cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7185452.v1
title: Decision Making assessed by the Iowa Gambling Task and Major Depressive Disorder A systematic review

description: Abstract Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) can occur in parallel with cognitive impairment. The search for a neuropsychological profile of depression has been pursued in the last two decades. However, scant research has been done on executive functions and decision-making ability (DM). Objective: To perform a systematic review of the evidence of DM performance evaluated using the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) in adults with MDD. Methods: A systematic search according to the PRISMA statement was performed on MEDLINE for studies in English using the following keywords: ‘depression’, ‘depressive’, ‘depressive symptoms’ AND ‘decision making’ OR ‘game task’. Results: Five articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified. Three reported significant differences between depressed and non-depressed individuals. The results indicated that young adults with MDD exhibited lower performance on all or almost all stages of the IGT. One study that evaluated DM in older adults with MDD showed that depressed non-apathetic participants failed to adopt any advantageous strategy and continued to make risky decisions during the task. Conclusion: Results suggest that performance on the DM task by young and old adults with MDD differed in comparison to non-depressed participants. Given the small number of articles, further studies should be performed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510517
title: Robust Optimal Control Applied to a Composite Laminated Beam

description: ABSTRACT: This paper proposes an active vibration control technique, which is based on linear matrix inequalities, that is applied to a piezoelectric actuator bonded to a composite structure, forming a so-called smart composite structure. Serendipity-type finite element, based on first-order shear deformation theory with rectangular shape, eight nodes, five mechanical degrees of freedom (DOF) per node and eight electrical DOF per piezoelectric layer, is established for the composite structural model. Additionally, a mixed theory that uses a single equivalent layer for the discretization of the mechanical displacement field and a layerwise representation of the electrical field is adopted. Temperature effects are neglected. Simulation results illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed vibration control methodology for composite structures.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510517.v1
title: Robust Optimal Control Applied to a Composite Laminated Beam

description: ABSTRACT: This paper proposes an active vibration control technique, which is based on linear matrix inequalities, that is applied to a piezoelectric actuator bonded to a composite structure, forming a so-called smart composite structure. Serendipity-type finite element, based on first-order shear deformation theory with rectangular shape, eight nodes, five mechanical degrees of freedom (DOF) per node and eight electrical DOF per piezoelectric layer, is established for the composite structural model. Additionally, a mixed theory that uses a single equivalent layer for the discretization of the mechanical displacement field and a layerwise representation of the electrical field is adopted. Temperature effects are neglected. Simulation results illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed vibration control methodology for composite structures.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14272987
title: Refugee in the family. Synergy effects between public institution, social private and citizenship: the Milanese experience

description: Abstract The article describes the project “Rifugiato in famiglia” promoted by the Municipality of Milan targeted to political refugees aiming to support their integration through hosting in Italian citizens’ homes. Its main characteristic is the involvement of four key actors: local authority, Third Sector, civil society and holders of international protection. The presence of the municipality and indirectly of the Ministry of the Interior, which is the financier of the project, guarantees the institutional recognition. The experience, gained during the four years of field test, allowed to identify some main thematic areas: first of all the awareness that this experience entails for each actor involved to new spaces for action. Beneficiaries, within the home, experience a reappropriation of their autonomy; families become actors of a generative form of citizenship, promoters of a different culture; finally, the public institution, in collaboration with the Third Sector, supports a different form of Polis care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7185461.v1
title: Heterogeneity of math difficulties and its implications for interventions in multiplication skills

description: Abstract Math learning disability (MLD) is a heterogeneous condition characterized by severe and persistent difficulties in learning math, including difficulties in learning multiplication facts. Objective: In this article, we compared the responses of two MLD children to multiplication facts training. Methods: One of the children was a 9 year-old girl (HV) who presented mild math difficulties associated with lower accuracy of the Approximate Number System (ANS). The other was an 11 year-old boy (GA) who presented severe math difficulties related to impaired phonological processing due to developmental dyslexia. Both children underwent an intervention for multiplication, comprising conceptual instructions and retrieval practice of the times table. Results: HV’s accuracy and response speed improved consistently on both training tasks, while GA’s accuracy improved on the Simple Calculation Task only. Error analyses indicated that, after training, HV produced fewer errors of the type “close miss”, and GA produced less omission but more operand errors. Conclusion: We argue that these differences between their responses to the training tasks were caused by differences in the mechanisms underlying their math difficulties. These results support the notion that individual specificities regarding math disabilities should be taken into account during preparation of training interventions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11610057
title: Ethical judgment in Rio Grande do Norte between 2000 and 2015

description: Abstract With the increasing lawsuits against physicians, whether in the civil, administrative or criminal sphere, the judicialization of medicine has become increasingly common. Therefore, it is essential that medical professionals know the current reality and are prepared to face it. Based on this principle, this study investigated the archives of the Conselho Regional de Medicina (Regional Council of Medicine) for the State of Rio Grande do Norte in order to raise complaints received, investigations, prosecutions and judgments as well as disciplinary penalties applied between 2000 and 2015. After analyzing the data, it was observed that a higher rate of male physicians were reported, and a small number of penalties applied. The research concludes that it is necessary to invest in the prevention of errors through quality and continuous medical education in order to maintain a good relationship between professionals and patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11610057.v1
title: Ethical judgment in Rio Grande do Norte between 2000 and 2015

description: Abstract With the increasing lawsuits against physicians, whether in the civil, administrative or criminal sphere, the judicialization of medicine has become increasingly common. Therefore, it is essential that medical professionals know the current reality and are prepared to face it. Based on this principle, this study investigated the archives of the Conselho Regional de Medicina (Regional Council of Medicine) for the State of Rio Grande do Norte in order to raise complaints received, investigations, prosecutions and judgments as well as disciplinary penalties applied between 2000 and 2015. After analyzing the data, it was observed that a higher rate of male physicians were reported, and a small number of penalties applied. The research concludes that it is necessary to invest in the prevention of errors through quality and continuous medical education in order to maintain a good relationship between professionals and patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7185461
title: Heterogeneity of math difficulties and its implications for interventions in multiplication skills

description: Abstract Math learning disability (MLD) is a heterogeneous condition characterized by severe and persistent difficulties in learning math, including difficulties in learning multiplication facts. Objective: In this article, we compared the responses of two MLD children to multiplication facts training. Methods: One of the children was a 9 year-old girl (HV) who presented mild math difficulties associated with lower accuracy of the Approximate Number System (ANS). The other was an 11 year-old boy (GA) who presented severe math difficulties related to impaired phonological processing due to developmental dyslexia. Both children underwent an intervention for multiplication, comprising conceptual instructions and retrieval practice of the times table. Results: HV’s accuracy and response speed improved consistently on both training tasks, while GA’s accuracy improved on the Simple Calculation Task only. Error analyses indicated that, after training, HV produced fewer errors of the type “close miss”, and GA produced less omission but more operand errors. Conclusion: We argue that these differences between their responses to the training tasks were caused by differences in the mechanisms underlying their math difficulties. These results support the notion that individual specificities regarding math disabilities should be taken into account during preparation of training interventions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507100
title: Risk factors associated to sepsis severity in patients in the Intensive Care Unit

description: Abstract Introduction sepsis is a serious public health problem, leading cause of death in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) worldwide. Objective this study evaluated the aggravation and mortality of sepsis patients in ICU, relating to risk factors, different etiologies and therapies. Methodology the study was observational descriptive, and evaluated the cases of sepsis (sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock) from January 2009 to December 2010. Results of the 212 patients hospitalized in ICU, 181 presented sepsis at different severities, whose sepsis mortality in the ICU was 63%, especially in patients with septic shock (53%), followed by severe sepsis (8.3%). Moreover, the risk factors associated with the aggravation of sepsis were older than 65 years, longer ICU hospitalization time, high frequency of comorbidities and the use of invasive procedures. The highest consumption of antibiotics was carbapenems, and the main isolated multiresistant strains were MRSA, VRE, P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii resistant to carbapenems. Conclusion this study showed a high mortality from sepsis patients in the ICU, especially in patients with septic shock with comorbidities, who underwent invasive procedures and longer hospitalization time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10026269.v1
title: CONTROL OF GLYPHOSATE-RESISTANT VOLUNTEER MAIZE USING ACCase INHIBITING HERBICIDES

description: ABSTRACT Controlling volunteer plants was aggravated due to the emergence of genetically modified glyphosate-resistant cultivars, requiring new technical recommendations. This work was developed with the objective of evaluating alternatives for chemical control of glyphosate-resistant maize infesting soybean crops, using ACCase inhibiting herbicides. Two experiments were carried out, one in Santa Cruz das Palmeiras (SP) and other in Não-Me-Toque (RS), Brazil. Volunteer maize plants were simulated with seeds of the DKB 390 YGRR2 hybrids, distributed between rows of soybean crops, at the density of 6 plants m-2. Combinations of the herbicides clethodim (65 and 84 g ha-1), sethoxydim (138 and 165 g ha-1), and haloxyfop (36 and 45 g ha-1) were applied at two phenological stages of the soybean crop [three (3T) and six (6T) trifoliate leaves], corresponding to the V4/V5 and V7/V8 stages of the volunteer maize, respectively, resulting in 14 treatments. A treatment without herbicide application and a treatment with manual weeding were included as check plots. Applying graminicides on maize plants at V4/V5 stage resulted in more consistent results and general efficacy. Soybean yield was lower when applying herbicide only on maize plants at V7/V8, in both locations. Therefore, management practices for glyphosate-resistant volunteer maize should be adopted early, on maize plants at the V4/V5 stage, mainly when the maize plants are from lost grains in the harvesting process. The use of the herbicides clethodim and haloxyfop results in consistent control efficacy of volunteer maize plants.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507100.v1
title: Risk factors associated to sepsis severity in patients in the Intensive Care Unit

description: Abstract Introduction sepsis is a serious public health problem, leading cause of death in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) worldwide. Objective this study evaluated the aggravation and mortality of sepsis patients in ICU, relating to risk factors, different etiologies and therapies. Methodology the study was observational descriptive, and evaluated the cases of sepsis (sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock) from January 2009 to December 2010. Results of the 212 patients hospitalized in ICU, 181 presented sepsis at different severities, whose sepsis mortality in the ICU was 63%, especially in patients with septic shock (53%), followed by severe sepsis (8.3%). Moreover, the risk factors associated with the aggravation of sepsis were older than 65 years, longer ICU hospitalization time, high frequency of comorbidities and the use of invasive procedures. The highest consumption of antibiotics was carbapenems, and the main isolated multiresistant strains were MRSA, VRE, P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii resistant to carbapenems. Conclusion this study showed a high mortality from sepsis patients in the ICU, especially in patients with septic shock with comorbidities, who underwent invasive procedures and longer hospitalization time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508306
title: A Comparative Analysis of Brazil's Foreign Policy Drivers Towards the USA: Comment on Amorim Neto (2011)

description: This paper looks at the main finding by Amorim Neto (2011), namely that Brazil's power explains why it distanced itself from the country that had once been its great ally in the first half of the last century. We propose an alternative explanation grounded on the realist literature in IR. Ultimately, we seek to determine whether the variable has behaved in the same way for other South American countries, searching for independent variables that could help us explain a visible pattern in the region: the increasing distancing from the United States (USA) at the United Nations General Assembly. We want to contribute to the debate initiated by Amorim Neto (2011) and Schenoni (2012) for future research in the recent field of quantitative analysis of Brazilian Foreign Policy. Using Panel Corrected Standard Error analysis in ten South American countries from 1970 to 2007 we empirically prove that the lower the power gap between a South American country and the U.S., the lower its alignment with the USA in the UN General Assembly voting.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508306.v1
title: A Comparative Analysis of Brazil's Foreign Policy Drivers Towards the USA: Comment on Amorim Neto (2011)

description: This paper looks at the main finding by Amorim Neto (2011), namely that Brazil's power explains why it distanced itself from the country that had once been its great ally in the first half of the last century. We propose an alternative explanation grounded on the realist literature in IR. Ultimately, we seek to determine whether the variable has behaved in the same way for other South American countries, searching for independent variables that could help us explain a visible pattern in the region: the increasing distancing from the United States (USA) at the United Nations General Assembly. We want to contribute to the debate initiated by Amorim Neto (2011) and Schenoni (2012) for future research in the recent field of quantitative analysis of Brazilian Foreign Policy. Using Panel Corrected Standard Error analysis in ten South American countries from 1970 to 2007 we empirically prove that the lower the power gap between a South American country and the U.S., the lower its alignment with the USA in the UN General Assembly voting.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509209.v1
title: Association between maternal breastfeeding and the development of non-nutritive sucking habits

description: OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association of maternal breastfeeding time with the introduction of non-nutritive sucking habits in children attending the Baby Clinic at the Araçatuba College of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with the parents/legal guardians of 228 children, with the aim of obtaining information about the period of natural breastfeeding, the presence of non-nutritive sucking habits and the duration of the habit. A descriptive analysis of the results was performed. RESULTS: It was found that 42.5% of mothers nursed their children up to 6 months, and exclusive maternal breastfeeding was observed in just 13% of the sample. Amongst the children who were naturally breastfed for a period of more than 6 months, only 32.8% had non-nutritive sucking habits while 67.2% did not. CONCLUSION: There was an association between the length of natural breastfeeding and acquiring non-nutritive sucking habits. The habit of sucking on a pacifier was extremely prevalent in babies that only received maternal breastfeeding in the first six months of life. All of the children that were breastfed for only six months made use of a feeding bottle to complement their diet, showing that feeding bottles are still frequently used.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509611
title: Individual water supply solutions: issues for environmental health surveillance

description: Abstract Introduction There are still many challenges concerning the Drinking Water Surveillance in the municipalities, mostly related to individual supply solutions (SAI) which may present quick changes, especially in water stress scenarios. Methods This study analyzed hazards related to SAI recorded in a city at Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais State, integrating data from local report of acute diarrheal disease (DDA). Results From September/2013 to January/2015, 584 SAI were recorded and inspected; 19.8% located at urban area and 80.3% at rural area. Of the total, 92.6% provided water for human consumption, serving 2,323 people. Higher protection and/or care were observed in urban area, where, on the other hand, there was higher occurrence of sources of contamination (being “wastewater” the most frequent). There was statistically significant correlation between the number of SAI and reported cases of DDA (p=0.002) only for urban area. Conclusion The data highlight the need for investments and prioritization of Drinking Water Surveillance actions directed to SAI, since they are not subject to water quality control actions; as well as the increase in population coverage by sanitation services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509611.v1
title: Individual water supply solutions: issues for environmental health surveillance

description: Abstract Introduction There are still many challenges concerning the Drinking Water Surveillance in the municipalities, mostly related to individual supply solutions (SAI) which may present quick changes, especially in water stress scenarios. Methods This study analyzed hazards related to SAI recorded in a city at Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais State, integrating data from local report of acute diarrheal disease (DDA). Results From September/2013 to January/2015, 584 SAI were recorded and inspected; 19.8% located at urban area and 80.3% at rural area. Of the total, 92.6% provided water for human consumption, serving 2,323 people. Higher protection and/or care were observed in urban area, where, on the other hand, there was higher occurrence of sources of contamination (being “wastewater” the most frequent). There was statistically significant correlation between the number of SAI and reported cases of DDA (p=0.002) only for urban area. Conclusion The data highlight the need for investments and prioritization of Drinking Water Surveillance actions directed to SAI, since they are not subject to water quality control actions; as well as the increase in population coverage by sanitation services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506425
title: AGENTS OF PRODUCING THE URBAN SPACE: A DISCUSSION ABOUT SMALL BUILDERS OF HOUSES

description: Abstract This work presents a discussion about builder of houses in the city of Londrina - PR, from the years 1990, becoming an agent of production of urban space. This builder is one that operates within the law, it builds houses until 80m2, through their own resources for commercialization in different locations of the urban area. He has been actively participated in the provision of habitation in the city, but their spatial scale of operation is small, taking through various strategies. Their presence and importance, has ratified the diversity of agents of the production of space and the house.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7102847
title: Chronicles of announced evictions: analysis of decisions about urban land conflicts

description: Abstract The article proposes the reflection on the participation of the Judiciary in the (re) production of urban socio-spatial segregation in Brazil. For that, an empirical research was conducted with the collection and analysis of decisions on urban land conflicts of a collective nature. The collected sources comprise decisions rendered in Courts of Justice of the five Brazilian regions in the period between 2014-2015. The decisions pronounced by the Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Supreme Court between the years of 2002 and 2015 were also included. Of the analyzed articles, 311 decisions were selected, systematizing the content underlying the respective grounds that authorize the forced removals. The results obtained in the qualitative analysis are presented in the present work and allow to glimpse the understanding of the Brazilian Judiciary about the relations between rights, spatiality and subjectivities in the cities.