cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512392
title: Hydrogeochemical attributes and ground water quality of Ngbo Community in Ohaukwu Area Council, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

description: This study evaluated the hydrogeochemical attributes and quality of groundwater resources in Ngbo, Ohaukwu Area Council of Ebonyi State, Nigeria in order to determine whether boreholes in the area were suitable for potable uses. Eleven groundwater samples were collected from hand-dug boreholes between February and March, 2013. The physiochemical parameters of the samples were then analyzed to determine electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total alkalinity, major cations and anions, and trace metals. The quality of these characteristics was evaluated by comparing them to the Nigerian Institute of Standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards and the World Health Organization standards for drinking water quality. Mass abundance of the major ions was in the order of Mg2+ &gt; Ca2+ for cations, Cl- &gt; SO4 2- &gt; NO3 - &gt; PO4 3- for anions and Fe &gt; As &gt; Mn &gt; Cu &gt; Zn &gt; Cr &gt; Ni &gt; Pb &gt; Cd for trace metals. Correlation analysis revealed both positive and negative correlations among the parameters. Also, one-way ANOVA tests revealed that no significant differences existed between physiochemical parameters (F = 1.004 &lt; Fcrit =1.977), major cations and anions (F =0.547 &lt; Fcrit =2.008) and trace metals (F = 0.772 &lt; Fcrit = 1.940) regardless of the sampling location. Groundwater in the area was generally hard, alkaline and highly mineralized, making it unsuitable for drinking in some places due to high total hardness and TDS; but it was generally suitable for irrigation purposes. It is recommended that boreholes be flushed regularly to aid in the removal of mineralized deposits, and that regular hydrogeochemical studies be conducted in order to detect future deterioration of water quality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512392.v1
title: Hydrogeochemical attributes and ground water quality of Ngbo Community in Ohaukwu Area Council, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

description: This study evaluated the hydrogeochemical attributes and quality of groundwater resources in Ngbo, Ohaukwu Area Council of Ebonyi State, Nigeria in order to determine whether boreholes in the area were suitable for potable uses. Eleven groundwater samples were collected from hand-dug boreholes between February and March, 2013. The physiochemical parameters of the samples were then analyzed to determine electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total alkalinity, major cations and anions, and trace metals. The quality of these characteristics was evaluated by comparing them to the Nigerian Institute of Standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards and the World Health Organization standards for drinking water quality. Mass abundance of the major ions was in the order of Mg2+ &gt; Ca2+ for cations, Cl- &gt; SO4 2- &gt; NO3 - &gt; PO4 3- for anions and Fe &gt; As &gt; Mn &gt; Cu &gt; Zn &gt; Cr &gt; Ni &gt; Pb &gt; Cd for trace metals. Correlation analysis revealed both positive and negative correlations among the parameters. Also, one-way ANOVA tests revealed that no significant differences existed between physiochemical parameters (F = 1.004 &lt; Fcrit =1.977), major cations and anions (F =0.547 &lt; Fcrit =2.008) and trace metals (F = 0.772 &lt; Fcrit = 1.940) regardless of the sampling location. Groundwater in the area was generally hard, alkaline and highly mineralized, making it unsuitable for drinking in some places due to high total hardness and TDS; but it was generally suitable for irrigation purposes. It is recommended that boreholes be flushed regularly to aid in the removal of mineralized deposits, and that regular hydrogeochemical studies be conducted in order to detect future deterioration of water quality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7420616
title: Combination of biocontrol bacteria for rice seeds microbiolization: incidence and transmission of Bipolaris oryzae, and plant growth

description: Abstract: Several fungi species are associated with rice seeds, mainly Bipolaris oryzae, since it can kill seedlings and reduce production. Thus, the objective of this research was to study the potential of pre-selected combinations of rhizobacteria [DFs-C4 (DFs185/DFs416/DFs418) and DFs-C5 (DFs306/DFs416/DFs418)], when compared to their use individually (DFs185, DFs306, DFs416, DFs418), besides DFs223, evaluating the effect on the incidence and transmission of B. oryzae, incidence of phytopathogenic fungi and in the initial growth after rice seeds microbiolization. Seeds of cultivars BRS Pelota and BRS Querência (four lots each) were immersed in suspension of these bacteria or in saline solution (control) under agitation (for 30 minutes at 10 ºC). The fungi incidence was evaluated on blotter test. The pathogen transmission was assayed in sterilized vermiculite and humid chamber at 25 ± 2 ºC. After 15 days, the severity of the symptoms and the plant growth were evaluated. For both cultivars, the best treatments were DFs185 and DFs306, reducing the fungi incidence, including B. oryzae, as well as its transmission to seedlings, resulting in seedling length increase. The combination of biocontrol bacteria, individually efficient, did not result in a lower fungi incidence, or a reduction in the transmission of B. oryzae to the seedlings or an initial increase in seedling growth. Therefore, these rhizobacteria are more efficient when used individually.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507502
title: FREQUENCY OF BLOOD GROUPS AND TITERS OF ALLOANTIBODIES IN DOMESTIC CATS

description: Abstract Hemotherapy requires reliable blood compatibility tests, such as blood typing, to avoid possible transfusion reactions in cats. However, it is also important to avoid neonatal isoerythrolysis. When blood transfusions are performed between incompatible feline donors and recipients, they may develop acute transfusion reactions, especially severe when type A blood is transfused into a type B cat because it has high levels of anti-A alloantibodies. Therefore, knowing on the blood type frequency in feline population of some region can help to determine the transfusion reaction risks and the occurrence of neonatal isoerythrolysis. Addicionally, such risks may be prevented through blood typing, in cases of transfusion. One hundred feline blood samples were collected and anti-A and anti-B blood reagent typing tests were performed, plus titration of alloantibodies of stored plasma. These tests showed a 96% frequency of type A blood and only 4% of type B blood among tested cats. We did not find any AB type blood cat. There is a great risk of adverse reactions after random blood transfusions between non-typed cats.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516211.v1
title: Use of different diets in first feeding of tambaqui larvae

description: The tambaqui Colossoma macropomum (Cuvier, 1818) (Characiformes: Characidae) ia a native fish of the Amazon Basin. It is a rheophilic species, and in captivity the reproduction occurs only through hormonal induction. Larvae of native species require more attention in the first stages, so the first feeding has great importance for the fry production and survival. Throughout the development, the larvae of tambaqui undergo morphological and physiological changes and eating habits. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of different diets on the first feeding tambaqui larvae. Tambaqui larvae were grown during 20 days under the following dietary treatments: plankton; plankton + ration; selected plankton; selected plankton + ration; and ration. The feed was given twice daily, "ad libitum". The physic-chemical variables of water remained in limits accepted for the species. Treatments where it was used live food resulted in better growth performance of tambaqui larvae. The addition of ration associated with the live food to feed the tambaqui larvae also improved performance, although ration is not recommended as the sole food source, in the first days of life. Therefore, the use of live food plus ration, from the third day of exogenous feeding, improves a better growth performance and survival of tambaqui larvae.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258178.v1
title: Brazilian children’s literature and literary studies

description: Abstract The article discusses some features undertaken by production and circulation of contemporary Brazilian works aimed at children and adolescents, with base on the changes that affected Brazilian society for the last 40 years, mainly regarding financial investments and legitimization of cultural property.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7420619
title: Molecular detection of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in bean seed samples

description: Abstract: Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is the causal agent of anthracnose in common bean, and infected seeds are the most typical propagation form of the disease. Thus, using common bean seeds free of C. lindemuthianum is crucial to managing this pest, as well as employing fast and accurate detection techniques to ensure high seed quality. In this study, both conventional and quantitative PCR techniques (cPCR and qPCR) were used for the detection and quantification of C. lindemuthianum in samples of common bean seeds. For that, seeds were inoculated by exposing them to fungal colonies for different periods of time, 0 h, 36 h, 72 h, 108 h and 144 h, each period corresponding to an inoculum potential. Then, they were mixed with healthy seeds, so incidences of 0.25%, 0.50%, 1%, 10%, and 100% of seeds with different inoculum potentials were obtained, in samples of 400 seeds. Both cPRC and qPCR techniques were effective in detecting the fungus. With the cPCR method, the highest sensitivity was recorded in those samples with 10% inoculated seeds with inoculum potential P36. On the other hand, with the qPCR technique, the highest sensitivity in detecting the fungus was observed in samples with 0.25% inoculated seeds with inoculum potential P36.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507502.v1
title: FREQUENCY OF BLOOD GROUPS AND TITERS OF ALLOANTIBODIES IN DOMESTIC CATS

description: Abstract Hemotherapy requires reliable blood compatibility tests, such as blood typing, to avoid possible transfusion reactions in cats. However, it is also important to avoid neonatal isoerythrolysis. When blood transfusions are performed between incompatible feline donors and recipients, they may develop acute transfusion reactions, especially severe when type A blood is transfused into a type B cat because it has high levels of anti-A alloantibodies. Therefore, knowing on the blood type frequency in feline population of some region can help to determine the transfusion reaction risks and the occurrence of neonatal isoerythrolysis. Addicionally, such risks may be prevented through blood typing, in cases of transfusion. One hundred feline blood samples were collected and anti-A and anti-B blood reagent typing tests were performed, plus titration of alloantibodies of stored plasma. These tests showed a 96% frequency of type A blood and only 4% of type B blood among tested cats. We did not find any AB type blood cat. There is a great risk of adverse reactions after random blood transfusions between non-typed cats.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512527
title: Probiotics: viable and inactivated cells on the performance, microflora and blood parameters of piglets

description: The objective of the current work was to evaluate the use of oral probiotics comprised of viable and inactivated Lactobacillus spp. (referred to herein as "pool" of Lactobacillus spp.) on the performance, intestinal microbiota and blood parameters of piglets from birth to 35 days of age. Lactation piglets (n=108), with an average initial weight of 1.41kg, and nursery piglets (n=72), with an average initial weight of 5.47kg, were included in the study and distributed in a randomized complete block design. The treatments were as follows: Control: 1mL MRS broth + 1mL sterile saline; Active: 1 mL probiotics ("pool" of Lactobacillus spp. and Lactobacillus plantarum) activated in MRS broth + 1 ml saline; Inactive: 1 mL inactivated probiotics containing MRS broth + 1mL saline. Treatments were not observed to affect total and daily weight gain of piglets during lactation. Differences were observed between treatments for feed intake, daily feed intake as well as total and daily weight gain from 21 to 35 days of age. Counts of lactic acid bacteria and coliforms were not affected by treatment or age. With the exception of globulin, blood parameters are also not affected. In the nursery phase the probiotic treatment with inactivated cells means a viable alternative for use primarily by the performance obtained for weight gain; however probiotics supplementation did not influence the microbiological counts and blood parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512527.v1
title: Probiotics: viable and inactivated cells on the performance, microflora and blood parameters of piglets

description: The objective of the current work was to evaluate the use of oral probiotics comprised of viable and inactivated Lactobacillus spp. (referred to herein as "pool" of Lactobacillus spp.) on the performance, intestinal microbiota and blood parameters of piglets from birth to 35 days of age. Lactation piglets (n=108), with an average initial weight of 1.41kg, and nursery piglets (n=72), with an average initial weight of 5.47kg, were included in the study and distributed in a randomized complete block design. The treatments were as follows: Control: 1mL MRS broth + 1mL sterile saline; Active: 1 mL probiotics ("pool" of Lactobacillus spp. and Lactobacillus plantarum) activated in MRS broth + 1 ml saline; Inactive: 1 mL inactivated probiotics containing MRS broth + 1mL saline. Treatments were not observed to affect total and daily weight gain of piglets during lactation. Differences were observed between treatments for feed intake, daily feed intake as well as total and daily weight gain from 21 to 35 days of age. Counts of lactic acid bacteria and coliforms were not affected by treatment or age. With the exception of globulin, blood parameters are also not affected. In the nursery phase the probiotic treatment with inactivated cells means a viable alternative for use primarily by the performance obtained for weight gain; however probiotics supplementation did not influence the microbiological counts and blood parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258178
title: Brazilian children’s literature and literary studies

description: Abstract The article discusses some features undertaken by production and circulation of contemporary Brazilian works aimed at children and adolescents, with base on the changes that affected Brazilian society for the last 40 years, mainly regarding financial investments and legitimization of cultural property.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7420619.v1
title: Molecular detection of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in bean seed samples

description: Abstract: Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is the causal agent of anthracnose in common bean, and infected seeds are the most typical propagation form of the disease. Thus, using common bean seeds free of C. lindemuthianum is crucial to managing this pest, as well as employing fast and accurate detection techniques to ensure high seed quality. In this study, both conventional and quantitative PCR techniques (cPCR and qPCR) were used for the detection and quantification of C. lindemuthianum in samples of common bean seeds. For that, seeds were inoculated by exposing them to fungal colonies for different periods of time, 0 h, 36 h, 72 h, 108 h and 144 h, each period corresponding to an inoculum potential. Then, they were mixed with healthy seeds, so incidences of 0.25%, 0.50%, 1%, 10%, and 100% of seeds with different inoculum potentials were obtained, in samples of 400 seeds. Both cPRC and qPCR techniques were effective in detecting the fungus. With the cPCR method, the highest sensitivity was recorded in those samples with 10% inoculated seeds with inoculum potential P36. On the other hand, with the qPCR technique, the highest sensitivity in detecting the fungus was observed in samples with 0.25% inoculated seeds with inoculum potential P36.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516229
title: Performance, growth and carcass characteristics of alternatives lineages of broiler chickens created with access to paddock

description: The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of alternative lineages of broiler chickens created with access to paddock. Were used 312 one day broiler chickens, house data density of 6.4birds/m2in the internal area and 2m2/animal in the pasture area. The treatments consisted of each lineage used in the experiment: Redbro Cou Nu, Gris Barré Cou Nu, Master Gris Cou PlumeandGris Barré Cou Plume. The statistical design was completely randomized with four treatments and six repetitions. For study the growth, the Gompertz equation showed a better adjustment compared with others. The lineageMaster Gris Cou Plumegot the greatest asymptotic weight, absolute growth rate and lowest viability, higher average weight and weight gain when compared to lineage Gris Barré Cou Nu. Even with the differences in zoo technical performance among the lineages studied, not the significance of differences between means indicates there is a ratio of body weight after fasting and weight of the eviscerated carcass.Showed highercarcass weight, chest, thigh + drumstick, wing and backin the lineage Master Gris Cou Plume, compared to Gris Barré Cou Nu andGris Barré Cou Plume. The lineages Redbro Cou Nu and Master Gris Cou Plumehad similar performance, but the Redbro Cou Nu,showed growth characteristics more suitable to alternative creations with access to paddock area.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512671
title: The effect of deep brain stimulation on motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease: A literature review

description: Deep brain stimulator (DBS) implant surgery is considered a breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, especially in cases where motor symptoms cannot be controlled through conventional drug treatment. Its benefits have been studied extensively in the literature, particularly in relation to motor symptoms. However, the disease's cognitive aspects have been studied to a lesser extent. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aims to assess the effects of DBS surgery on motor and cognitive symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: The search strategy included MEDLINE, LILACs, SCIELO and the Cochrane Library. Randomized clinical trials with DBS surgical intervention and Parkinson's disease were included. Of the 178 studies identified, 19 met the eligibility criteria. These studies were descriptively analyzed as regards to their results. RESULTS: Control of motor symptoms, as assessed by the UPDRS Part III scale, was found in all of the studies, pointing to great interest in this outcome and demonstrating an advantage of DBS over conventional drug treatment. Regarding cognitive aspects, heterogeneity in the choice of subjects studied and the use of different assessment tools for each was evident, hampering comparisons and leading to inconclusive results. CONCLUSION: This review provides a broad overview of the effects of DBS on Parkinson's disease symptoms. However, it is suggested that future studies be conducted to establish a gold-standard protocol for neuropsychological assessment, thereby enabling data comparison and more consistent conclusions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513733
title: production of spaces of informal housing in the Metropolis of Curitiba

description: The paper presents explores the role played by slums and illegal settlements in the restructuring of irregular metropolis of Curitiba from of the 1990s. It is shown that this phenomenon, characterized by new center-periphery relations and the formation of a metropolis more dispersed, with extended and more complex structure, heterogeneous and fragmented, plays a major role in producing new forms of informal housing areas. The paper contributes to a broader interpretation of socio-spatial transformations experienced by Brazilian metropolises in the past decades and, thus, contributes to knowledge about the production of space these clusters nowadays.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512671.v1
title: The effect of deep brain stimulation on motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease: A literature review

description: Deep brain stimulator (DBS) implant surgery is considered a breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, especially in cases where motor symptoms cannot be controlled through conventional drug treatment. Its benefits have been studied extensively in the literature, particularly in relation to motor symptoms. However, the disease's cognitive aspects have been studied to a lesser extent. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aims to assess the effects of DBS surgery on motor and cognitive symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: The search strategy included MEDLINE, LILACs, SCIELO and the Cochrane Library. Randomized clinical trials with DBS surgical intervention and Parkinson's disease were included. Of the 178 studies identified, 19 met the eligibility criteria. These studies were descriptively analyzed as regards to their results. RESULTS: Control of motor symptoms, as assessed by the UPDRS Part III scale, was found in all of the studies, pointing to great interest in this outcome and demonstrating an advantage of DBS over conventional drug treatment. Regarding cognitive aspects, heterogeneity in the choice of subjects studied and the use of different assessment tools for each was evident, hampering comparisons and leading to inconclusive results. CONCLUSION: This review provides a broad overview of the effects of DBS on Parkinson's disease symptoms. However, it is suggested that future studies be conducted to establish a gold-standard protocol for neuropsychological assessment, thereby enabling data comparison and more consistent conclusions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515347
title: Strategic Antecedents and Consequents for the Performance of E-Business Companies

description: ABSTRACT This article aims to examine the influence of the strategic background and of the business model elements on its value proposition, and to investigate the relationship between the value proposition and the performance of e-business. The research is supported theoretically by the Technological, Organizational and Environmental framework (TOE), derived from the Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DIT), for the Strategic Background (IFINEDO, 2011), by the Business Model theory (OSTERWALDER; PIGNEUR; 2010; SOUZA; BATISTA, 2014) and by the business performance literature (RAMANUJAN; VENKATRAMAN, 1987). We tested the proposed model with a sample of 252 observations, using the structural equation modeling. The main results indicate a partial influence of the strategic background in the value proposition through the constructs management positioning, organizational readiness, relative advantage and pressure from stakeholders. Relating to the business model, the constructs of market segmentation, customer relationships, capabilities, partnerships and revenue model influence the value proposition, which in turn affects positively the performance of e-business companies.