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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942550.v1
title: Aspects of reproduction and sexual dimorphism of Lygophis flavifrenatus (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae)

description: ABSTRACT Lygophis flavifrenatus Cope, 1862 is a terrestrial dispsadid distributed in subtropical Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Herein, we present data on sexual dimorphism and reproductive biology of this very poorly studied species. A total of 108 specimens (55 females, 50 males, three hatchlings with unidentified sex) from Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Mato Grosso do Sul were analyzed. Sexual dimorphism by size, body dimensions (tail length, head length, head width) and a number of ventral and subcaudal scales is not well marked in the species. Mature females attain the greater size and have a higher number of ventral scales than mature males. Mature males, in turn, presented longer tail, longer and wider head and a higher number of subcaudal scales. Meanwhile, marked overlaps were observed in ranges of all body dimensions proportions and a number of ventral and subcaudal scales. Females attained sexual maturity at a greater size than males. The smallest mature female showed snout-vent length (SVL) = 402 mm while the smallest mature male presented SVL = 285 mm. Females presented a seasonal reproductive cycle, with advanced stages (advanced development of secondary follicles and development of eggs) occurring in late winter and spring. Hatchlings were found in late summer. It is supposed that only one clutch is laid per cycle, considering that the great majority of secondary follicles found in females carrying eggs were irregular or lamellar shaped (possibly atresic). Clutch sizes varied from 6 to 12 eggs (mean = 8.2) and presented a tendency for positive correlation with progenitors SVL. The present study adds new information to the knowledge about the natural history of snakes from subtropical Neotropics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942556.v1
title: Proposal for restructuring of the product individual metering water through the enterprise architecture framework

description: Abstract The population density in big centers such as the Metropolitan Area of São Paulo leads to the vertical buildings. The water consumption is not individualized, thereby impedes the actions of rational use of water. To meet this demand, a program for individualization of water consumption was structured and the Sanitation Company began offering the product Individual Metering. This product highlighted problems in commercial, operational and Infrastructure Technology. A review of the business strategy was performed and the need to ensure that changes in systems and processes that involve the product are implemented in a structured manner was identified. The objective of this paper was to propose a restructuring of the Individual Metering product in a sanitation company through Enterprise Architecture framework. The Enterprise Architecture was chosen because it allows alignment between strategy and execution. The results obtained contributed positively to the implementation of changes in the process and system.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942535
title: Nurses' perception of the quality of the Rapid Response Team

description: ABSTRACT Objective: verify the perception nurses have of the quality of the Rapid Response Team in the structure, process and outcome dimensions, as well as the influence of time of practice in the institution and the work shift of the professionals on this perception. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted between September and October 2016, with questionnaires to 55 nurses working in inpatient care units or members of the Rapid Response Team. The positive index and inferential tests were used in the data analysis. Results: a satisfactory positive index was identified in 25 of the 37 items analyzed, and the main frailties occurred in the process dimension. There was discrepancy in the perception of professionals with different length of time in the institution about medical consumables (p=0.05) and request for the Rapid Response Team (p=0.03), besides the work shift and communication among the members involved (p=0.02). Conclusion: the nurses' perception of the quality of the Rapid Response Team is satisfactory, especially in the areas of structure and outcome.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942547.v1
title: Does Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) have a preferential instar to parasitize Tephritidae (Diptera)?

description: ABSTRACT Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead, 1905) is a koinobiont parasitoid of Tephritidae larvae, the third instar larvae of which is considered preferential, but it is able to parasitize other larval stages and compete with native parasitoids. This study investigated the preference and parasitism capacity of D. longicaudata in larvae of different instar of Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830) (AF) and Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) (CC). The experiments were carried out under laboratory conditions, one instar being offered at a time in parasitism units, with the following choices among the hosts: 25 AF larvae and 25 CC larvae (first, second and third instar were evaluated). The other test was a multiple-choice in relation to the instar, for larvae of the same host species, with three parasitism units being offered, with 15 larvae of each instar. The mean number of formed pupae, emerged parasitoids, parasitized pupae, unviable pupae and sex ratio were evaluated. In the first bioassay, the mean number of emerged parasitoids and parasitized pupae in the AF host were significantly higher in treatments with first and second instar larvae. For CC there was no difference between the instars tested. In the second bioassay, the mean value of emerged parasitoids and parasitized pupae, was higher in second and third instar larvae for CC, and for AF was in second instar larvae. The sex ratio was biased for males in all treatments in both bioassays. The results show that D. longicaudata can parasitize and be successful in all available larval instars, being able to compete with parasitoids of any instar.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942535.v1
title: Nurses' perception of the quality of the Rapid Response Team

description: ABSTRACT Objective: verify the perception nurses have of the quality of the Rapid Response Team in the structure, process and outcome dimensions, as well as the influence of time of practice in the institution and the work shift of the professionals on this perception. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted between September and October 2016, with questionnaires to 55 nurses working in inpatient care units or members of the Rapid Response Team. The positive index and inferential tests were used in the data analysis. Results: a satisfactory positive index was identified in 25 of the 37 items analyzed, and the main frailties occurred in the process dimension. There was discrepancy in the perception of professionals with different length of time in the institution about medical consumables (p=0.05) and request for the Rapid Response Team (p=0.03), besides the work shift and communication among the members involved (p=0.02). Conclusion: the nurses' perception of the quality of the Rapid Response Team is satisfactory, especially in the areas of structure and outcome.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942544.v1
title: Composition and species richness of the community of Coleoptera (Insecta) in the Caatinga

description: ABSTRACT The beetles present great taxonomic and functional diversity; however, in the Northeast region of Brazil, especially in the semiarid Caatinga region, the knowledge on the Coleoptera fauna is very restricted. Because the Caatinga presents different landscapes, it is important to survey the coleopterofauna in the different phytophysiognomies, seeking to encompass a spatial variability found in this xeric region. Therefore, the objective of this study was to perform a survey of beetles in the semiarid region of Paraíba state, Northeast Brazil. We collected weekly during four years (2009-2013) using Malaise traps in two phytophysiognomies, an area with xerophytic vegetation and another with riparian forest. A total of 6,567 individuals belonging to 383 species and 42 families of Coleoptera were sampled. Chrysomelidae (78 spp.), Curculionidae (57 spp.), and Cerambycidae (28 spp.) had a higher richness, while Chrysomelidae (30.4% of individuals), Curculionidae (8.3%), and Tenebrionidae (7.7%) were the most abundant. A large number of singletons and doubletons were collected despite the long sampling period, indicating that there must be much more species to be recorded. Our results demonstrate a rich fauna of beetles in the studied region. We provide a list of occurring beetles with new records of species for the Paraíba state and thus contribute to the knowledge of the diversity of the Coleoptera in the Northeast Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942529
title: Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution decreases mortality and morbidity in high-risk patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with complex congenital heart disease: an 11-year experience from a single institution

description: Cardioplegic reperfusion during a long term ischemic period interrupts cardiac surgery and also increases cellular edema due to repeated solution administration. We reviewed the clinical experiences on myocardial protection of a single perfusion with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) for high-risk patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with complex congenital heart disease. This retrospective study included 101 high-risk patients undergoing arterial switch operation between March 2001 and July 2012. We divided the cohort into two groups: HTK group, myocardial protection was carried out with one single perfusion with HTK solution; and St group, myocardial protection with conventional St. Thomas' crystalloid cardioplegic solution. The duration of cardiopulmonary bypass did not differ between the two groups. The mortality, morbidity, ICU stay, post-operative hospitalization time, and number of transfusions in HTK group were lower than those in St group (P&lt;0.05). Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that HTK is a statistically significant independent predictor of decreased early mortality and morbidity (P&lt;0.05). In conclusion, HTK solution seems to be an effective and safe alternative to St. Thomas' solution for cardioplegic reperfusion in high-risk patients with complex congenital heart disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942532
title: STUDY OF KINEMATIC VISCOSITY, VOLATILITY AND IGNITION QUALITY PROPERTIES OF BUTANOL/DIESEL BLENDS

description: ABSTRACT The alternative use of butanol in blends with diesel has attracted the attention of many researchers worldwide for its possibility to overcome some barriers observed for other lower chain alcohols. Viscosity, volatility and ignition quality are critical characteristics of a fuel intended for use in compression ignition engines. In this paper, the kinematic viscosity, atmospheric distillation and cetane number of butanol/diesel blends in proportions of up to 30 mass% were determined and compared with Brazilian diesel specifications. Two types of diesel matrices 10 ppm (S10) and 500 ppm (S500) sulfur and two butanol isomers (n- and iso-butanol) were tested. Results showed that both kinematic viscosity and cetane number were reduced with the increase of the butanol content in blends. Butanol provided an intense increase of the blend volatility, resulting in pronounced effects on the distillation curve shape, in relation to that observed for pure diesel.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942523
title: ATMOSPHERIC DISTILLATION OF BIODIESEL FROM MACAÚBA OR PALMISTE OIL TO OBTAIN LIGHTER ESTER FRACTION TO BE USED AS AVIATION FUEL

description: The production of methyl esters via transesterification reaction of triacylglycerides of macaúba and palm kernel oils, with subsequent atmospheric distillation and separation of six fractions of the produced biodiesel, corresponding to 60% of its initial volume, is reported. The composition in esters of the produced biodiesel, its fractions and remaining residue of the distillation was determined by gas chromatography. This analytical procedure has allowed to monitor the content in esters for each distilled fraction. The fractions richer in C8:0, C10:0, C12:0, C14:0 is intended to be used as an aviation fuel, in blends with the Jet-A1 biokerosene. The residues from the distillation with higher molecular weights than those corresponding to esters C16:0, C18:0 and C18:1 are destined to other combustion engines as any conventional biodiesel. For the biodiesel obtained from the macaúba kernel, this distillation led to an enrichment from 45.86% to up to 74.35% in the C12:0 ester. For the palm kernel biodiesel, the corresponding enrichment was from 66.76% up to 82.96%. Through this simple distillation, it was thus possible to effectively enrich, in C8:0 to C14:0 esters, the initial crude biofuel, with an efficiency of 30% for the macaúba and 11.5% for the palmiste biodiesel.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942529.v1
title: Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution decreases mortality and morbidity in high-risk patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with complex congenital heart disease: an 11-year experience from a single institution

description: Cardioplegic reperfusion during a long term ischemic period interrupts cardiac surgery and also increases cellular edema due to repeated solution administration. We reviewed the clinical experiences on myocardial protection of a single perfusion with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) for high-risk patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with complex congenital heart disease. This retrospective study included 101 high-risk patients undergoing arterial switch operation between March 2001 and July 2012. We divided the cohort into two groups: HTK group, myocardial protection was carried out with one single perfusion with HTK solution; and St group, myocardial protection with conventional St. Thomas' crystalloid cardioplegic solution. The duration of cardiopulmonary bypass did not differ between the two groups. The mortality, morbidity, ICU stay, post-operative hospitalization time, and number of transfusions in HTK group were lower than those in St group (P&lt;0.05). Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that HTK is a statistically significant independent predictor of decreased early mortality and morbidity (P&lt;0.05). In conclusion, HTK solution seems to be an effective and safe alternative to St. Thomas' solution for cardioplegic reperfusion in high-risk patients with complex congenital heart disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942532.v1
title: STUDY OF KINEMATIC VISCOSITY, VOLATILITY AND IGNITION QUALITY PROPERTIES OF BUTANOL/DIESEL BLENDS

description: ABSTRACT The alternative use of butanol in blends with diesel has attracted the attention of many researchers worldwide for its possibility to overcome some barriers observed for other lower chain alcohols. Viscosity, volatility and ignition quality are critical characteristics of a fuel intended for use in compression ignition engines. In this paper, the kinematic viscosity, atmospheric distillation and cetane number of butanol/diesel blends in proportions of up to 30 mass% were determined and compared with Brazilian diesel specifications. Two types of diesel matrices 10 ppm (S10) and 500 ppm (S500) sulfur and two butanol isomers (n- and iso-butanol) were tested. Results showed that both kinematic viscosity and cetane number were reduced with the increase of the butanol content in blends. Butanol provided an intense increase of the blend volatility, resulting in pronounced effects on the distillation curve shape, in relation to that observed for pure diesel.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942514
title: Entrepreneurship in Nursing: an integrative literature review

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To demonstrate in the national and international literature the concept and typologies of entrepreneurship in Nursing. Method: Integrative review in six databases, with the descriptors entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial, entrepreneurialism, intrapreneurial, iniciativa empresarial, contrato de risco, nursing, nurse, nurses, enfermagem and enfermeira, making a final sample of 31 articles. Results: The concept of entrepreneurship in Nursing is related to personal and professional characteristics, such as autonomy, independence, flexibility, innovation, proactivity, self-confidence and responsibility. The typologies found were: social and business entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship. Social entrepreneurship is a mechanism of social mobilization and transformation, entrepreneurship is one in which nurses are autonomous professionally and intrapreneurship relates to corporate entrepreneurs. Conclusion: Entrepreneurship can increase the visibility of the profession and foster the creation of new spaces for nurses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942517
title: Charismatic leadership among nursing professionals: an integrative review

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Analyze the literature for knowledge about charismatic leadership among nursing professionals. Method: This is an integrative review of the literature that searched for studies published in English, Portuguese and Spanish until 2016 in the following electronic databases: LILACS, Pubmed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Results: Three studies were selected from a total of twenty-one studies; they were arranged in two categories: validation of a charismatic leadership instrument and effects of charismatic leadership on followers' initiative-oriented behavior. Conclusion: Charismatic leadership is considered an important skill for nursing professionals as they generate a positive influence on followers, especially in times of crisis and changes. Considering the relevance of this style of leadership, the need to develop further studies on this subject is reinforced, given the low number of studies found in the literature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942523.v1
title: ATMOSPHERIC DISTILLATION OF BIODIESEL FROM MACAÚBA OR PALMISTE OIL TO OBTAIN LIGHTER ESTER FRACTION TO BE USED AS AVIATION FUEL

description: The production of methyl esters via transesterification reaction of triacylglycerides of macaúba and palm kernel oils, with subsequent atmospheric distillation and separation of six fractions of the produced biodiesel, corresponding to 60% of its initial volume, is reported. The composition in esters of the produced biodiesel, its fractions and remaining residue of the distillation was determined by gas chromatography. This analytical procedure has allowed to monitor the content in esters for each distilled fraction. The fractions richer in C8:0, C10:0, C12:0, C14:0 is intended to be used as an aviation fuel, in blends with the Jet-A1 biokerosene. The residues from the distillation with higher molecular weights than those corresponding to esters C16:0, C18:0 and C18:1 are destined to other combustion engines as any conventional biodiesel. For the biodiesel obtained from the macaúba kernel, this distillation led to an enrichment from 45.86% to up to 74.35% in the C12:0 ester. For the palm kernel biodiesel, the corresponding enrichment was from 66.76% up to 82.96%. Through this simple distillation, it was thus possible to effectively enrich, in C8:0 to C14:0 esters, the initial crude biofuel, with an efficiency of 30% for the macaúba and 11.5% for the palmiste biodiesel.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942517.v1
title: Charismatic leadership among nursing professionals: an integrative review

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Analyze the literature for knowledge about charismatic leadership among nursing professionals. Method: This is an integrative review of the literature that searched for studies published in English, Portuguese and Spanish until 2016 in the following electronic databases: LILACS, Pubmed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Results: Three studies were selected from a total of twenty-one studies; they were arranged in two categories: validation of a charismatic leadership instrument and effects of charismatic leadership on followers' initiative-oriented behavior. Conclusion: Charismatic leadership is considered an important skill for nursing professionals as they generate a positive influence on followers, especially in times of crisis and changes. Considering the relevance of this style of leadership, the need to develop further studies on this subject is reinforced, given the low number of studies found in the literature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942514.v1
title: Entrepreneurship in Nursing: an integrative literature review

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To demonstrate in the national and international literature the concept and typologies of entrepreneurship in Nursing. Method: Integrative review in six databases, with the descriptors entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial, entrepreneurialism, intrapreneurial, iniciativa empresarial, contrato de risco, nursing, nurse, nurses, enfermagem and enfermeira, making a final sample of 31 articles. Results: The concept of entrepreneurship in Nursing is related to personal and professional characteristics, such as autonomy, independence, flexibility, innovation, proactivity, self-confidence and responsibility. The typologies found were: social and business entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship. Social entrepreneurship is a mechanism of social mobilization and transformation, entrepreneurship is one in which nurses are autonomous professionally and intrapreneurship relates to corporate entrepreneurs. Conclusion: Entrepreneurship can increase the visibility of the profession and foster the creation of new spaces for nurses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7942502
title: Unmasking keratoconus: effect of corneal epithelium in keratoconus

description: Abstract Objective: In the presence of an irregular cornea, like in keratoconus, the corneal epithelium has a different profile “masking” the irregular corneal stroma surface. Topographical analysis without considering the epithelium effect can result in an incorrect assessment, affecting the accuracy of any topography guided treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the “masking” effect of the corneal epithelium on corneal curvature in patients with keratoconus, comparing topographical findings before and after removal of the epithelium during Crosslinking (CXL). Methods: Five eyes of 5 patients with progressive keratoconus submitted to CXL according to the original Dresden protocol. Corneal topography was performed before and during the procedure (immediately after epithelium removal) and values of keratometry: K1, K2, mean K (Km), maximum corneal apical curvature (Kmax), corneal thickness and corneal astigmatism were evaluated. Results: The average values of corneal curvature before and after epithelial remove were: K1: 43.50±2.54D and 44.32±2,64D (p=0.080); K2 46.64±2,35D and 49.38±2,86D (p=0.043); Km 45.48±2.42D and 46.72±2.60D (p=0.042). It was also observed a significant increase in the maximum values of corneal apical curvature after removal of the epithelium (p=0.043). In central corneal thickness there was seen a reduction of 26.8µm from 524.8±33.0µm to 498.2±37.7µm (p = 0.042). Conclusion: There was seen a significant increase in the values of Kmax, K2 and mean K. This study demonstrates the masking effect of corneal epithelium on corneal curvature in keratoconus.