cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484501
title: Platysma transverse myocutaneous flap: a 21 case series of an overlooked reconstructive method for facial skin defects

description: Abstract Introduction Since the first report of a platysma transverse myocutaneous flap in 1977, few articles about this flap design have been added to the literature. Objective Our aim is to describe our department's experience with platysma transverse myocutaneous flap. Methods A retrospective review of all patients undergoing platysma transverse myocutaneous flap reconstruction between 2011 and 2019. Results There were 16 men and 5 women in this series. The mean patients' age was 72.7 years old. In eight cases, we had wound complications, including four wound infections, one hematoma and three distal flap ischemia problems. Distal flap ischemia occurred only in cases that advanced beyond the midline and with length-to-width ratio equal to or over three to one. Neck dissection was performed in two of these three cases with ischemic complications. Conclusion Several factors may influence platysma transverse myocutaneous flap survival. Usually a long and narrow flap, especially crossing the neck midline and associated with neck dissection are more prone to poor outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484571
title: THE WRITING OF THE ENEM ESSAY BY A HAITIAN STUDENT: MOBILIZING THE SIGNIFICATION CAPACITIES

description: ABSTRACT In this article, we analyze records generated in a study within the context of the Pró-Imigrantes project, which aims to offer free preparatory classes for the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) to refugees and other potentially vulnerable immigrants who reside in Belo Horizonte (MG) and in its metropolitan area. Specifically, we analyze three text productions of the Enem essay elaborated by a Haitian student who speaks Portuguese as an additional language. In the analysis, we focus on the mobilization of the signification capacities (CRISTOVÃO; STUTZ, 2011) in the process of argument construction. This classroom action research is based on the theoretical framework of Socio-discursive Interactionism (BRONCKART, 1999), on the construct of language capacities (DOLZ; PASQUIER; BRONCKART, 1993), on the concept of didactic sequence (DOLZ; NOVERRAZ; SCHNEUWLY, 2011), and on notions about the Enem essay (BRASIL, 2016; OLIVEIRA, 2019). The analysis shows that, by mobilizing the signification capacities, developed during the implementation of the didactic sequence, the student strengthened her arguments considerably in the text productions. The discussions about the results obtained also contribute to the area of Portuguese as a Welcoming Language.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484571.v1
title: THE WRITING OF THE ENEM ESSAY BY A HAITIAN STUDENT: MOBILIZING THE SIGNIFICATION CAPACITIES

description: ABSTRACT In this article, we analyze records generated in a study within the context of the Pró-Imigrantes project, which aims to offer free preparatory classes for the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) to refugees and other potentially vulnerable immigrants who reside in Belo Horizonte (MG) and in its metropolitan area. Specifically, we analyze three text productions of the Enem essay elaborated by a Haitian student who speaks Portuguese as an additional language. In the analysis, we focus on the mobilization of the signification capacities (CRISTOVÃO; STUTZ, 2011) in the process of argument construction. This classroom action research is based on the theoretical framework of Socio-discursive Interactionism (BRONCKART, 1999), on the construct of language capacities (DOLZ; PASQUIER; BRONCKART, 1993), on the concept of didactic sequence (DOLZ; NOVERRAZ; SCHNEUWLY, 2011), and on notions about the Enem essay (BRASIL, 2016; OLIVEIRA, 2019). The analysis shows that, by mobilizing the signification capacities, developed during the implementation of the didactic sequence, the student strengthened her arguments considerably in the text productions. The discussions about the results obtained also contribute to the area of Portuguese as a Welcoming Language.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484670.v1
title: Predictor parameters for poor prognosis in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss: fibrinogen to albumin ratio vs C-reactive protein to albumin ratio

description: Abstract Introduction Prognosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss may be predicted using several parameters of laboratory blood analysis. Objective To identify and investigate the most significant indicator parameters related to the poor prognosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Methods Eighty-eight patients were included, and three groups were constituted: non-recovery group with14 patients, recovery group with 33 patients and control group with 41 individuals. We compared fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, white blood cell and hemoglobin of the groups. Then, we investigated the most significant indicator parameters related to the poor prognosis of sudden hearing loss. Results The mean hemoglobin, mean platelet-lymphocyte ratio and median white blood cell values did not significantly differ among three groups (p = 0.36, p = 0.86 and p = 0.79, respectively). A significant difference of median fibrinogen-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-albumin ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was evident among three groups (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.003 and p = 0.002, respectively). Median fibrinogen-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-albumin ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio values were significantly greater in the non-recovery group, compared with the controls (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.003 and p = 0.005, respectively). Median fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were significantly greater in the recovery group, compared with the controls (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.013 and p = 0.005, respectively). Moreover, the median fibrinogen-albumin ratio was significantly greater in the non-recovery group compared with the recovery group (p = 0.017). However, no statistically significant difference of median C-reactive protein-albumin ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte was evident between the non-recovery and recovery groups (p = 0.15). Conclusion Increased levels of fibrinogen-albumin ratio may be predictive for poor prognosis in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484670
title: Predictor parameters for poor prognosis in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss: fibrinogen to albumin ratio vs C-reactive protein to albumin ratio

description: Abstract Introduction Prognosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss may be predicted using several parameters of laboratory blood analysis. Objective To identify and investigate the most significant indicator parameters related to the poor prognosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Methods Eighty-eight patients were included, and three groups were constituted: non-recovery group with14 patients, recovery group with 33 patients and control group with 41 individuals. We compared fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, white blood cell and hemoglobin of the groups. Then, we investigated the most significant indicator parameters related to the poor prognosis of sudden hearing loss. Results The mean hemoglobin, mean platelet-lymphocyte ratio and median white blood cell values did not significantly differ among three groups (p = 0.36, p = 0.86 and p = 0.79, respectively). A significant difference of median fibrinogen-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-albumin ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was evident among three groups (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.003 and p = 0.002, respectively). Median fibrinogen-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-albumin ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio values were significantly greater in the non-recovery group, compared with the controls (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.003 and p = 0.005, respectively). Median fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio, C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were significantly greater in the recovery group, compared with the controls (p &lt; 0.001, p = 0.013 and p = 0.005, respectively). Moreover, the median fibrinogen-albumin ratio was significantly greater in the non-recovery group compared with the recovery group (p = 0.017). However, no statistically significant difference of median C-reactive protein-albumin ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte was evident between the non-recovery and recovery groups (p = 0.15). Conclusion Increased levels of fibrinogen-albumin ratio may be predictive for poor prognosis in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484666
title: Thermal and behavioral response of horses submitted to functional exercises and acupuncture

description: ABSTRACT: The present research evaluated muscle activation degrees and relaxation of patrolling horses submitted to dynamic mobilization exercises, associated or not with acupuncture. Twelve mixed breed gelding, aged 10 ± 2.0 years, were distributed in three treatments. Treatment with a single session of dynamic mobilization exercises (longitudinal cervical flexion of head between hooves, between carpus and to up to chest); treatment with a single acupuncture session during 20 minutes, and treatment with a single session of dynamic mobilization exercises with acupuncture. Thermographic images were analyzed before and after applying treatments to the cervical, thoracic, dorsal, abdominal and pelvic regions. Animal behavior was assessed through five minutes filming, before and ten minutes after the end of each treatment application, in an uninterrupted way. Increase in animals body temperature at the end of the single session of functional exercises (P &lt; 0.0001) at all animal regions were reported, being cervical and thoracic areas with highest final temperature values. There was no temperature variation for other treatments (P &gt; 0.05). All treatments stimulated higher expression frequency (P &lt; 0.05) of relaxation behaviors. A single dynamic mobilization exercises session is enough to promote intense muscular response in entire horse body; and with acupuncture, individually or associated, promoted muscle and mental relaxation, interfering positively in animal welfare.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484648.v1
title: “FAVELA DOES NOT SHUT UP”: COMMODIFICATION, MATERIALITY, AND IDEOLOGY OF LANGUAGE IN TRANS-PERIPHERAL COOPERATION

description: ABSTRACT Based on fieldwork in the Complexo do Alemão, a group of favelas in Rio de Janeiro, this paper discusses the emergence of communicative resources in response to the commodification of rights, common goods and services, such as the right to the city, to housing and to public security. The paper delineates a transperipheral interaction - i.e., an event that gathered participants of social movements from the peripheries of South Africa and Rio de Janeiro - in which activists display an acute reflexivity about the commodification of communicative resources in capitalism. Even though they do not objectify language as an independent phenomenon, these activists portray the commodification of communicative resources as historically intertwined with the silencing of Blacks, the poor and other minorities. Language and materiality (of the body and of the struggle against the commodification of rights) surface as hybrid elements in the activists’ discourse - that is, language and materiality are part of a material whole, in Latour’s terms; activists strategically and situationally objectify or “purify” them in key moments of the debate. The evidences I bring in the analysis point to limits in the division that critics of the notion of language commodification and materiality (especially David Block, Marnie Holborow, William Simpson and John O’Regan) draw between discourse and reality, or between epistemology and ontology. For these critics, language can only be metaphorically, rather than literally, regarded as a (material) commodity in capitalism - which is contradicted by my data. The article finally claims that the separation between discourse and reality in their Marxist critique is the product of a Calvinist modernist semiotic ideology that the authors do not problematize.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484666.v1
title: Thermal and behavioral response of horses submitted to functional exercises and acupuncture

description: ABSTRACT: The present research evaluated muscle activation degrees and relaxation of patrolling horses submitted to dynamic mobilization exercises, associated or not with acupuncture. Twelve mixed breed gelding, aged 10 ± 2.0 years, were distributed in three treatments. Treatment with a single session of dynamic mobilization exercises (longitudinal cervical flexion of head between hooves, between carpus and to up to chest); treatment with a single acupuncture session during 20 minutes, and treatment with a single session of dynamic mobilization exercises with acupuncture. Thermographic images were analyzed before and after applying treatments to the cervical, thoracic, dorsal, abdominal and pelvic regions. Animal behavior was assessed through five minutes filming, before and ten minutes after the end of each treatment application, in an uninterrupted way. Increase in animals body temperature at the end of the single session of functional exercises (P &lt; 0.0001) at all animal regions were reported, being cervical and thoracic areas with highest final temperature values. There was no temperature variation for other treatments (P &gt; 0.05). All treatments stimulated higher expression frequency (P &lt; 0.05) of relaxation behaviors. A single dynamic mobilization exercises session is enough to promote intense muscular response in entire horse body; and with acupuncture, individually or associated, promoted muscle and mental relaxation, interfering positively in animal welfare.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484648
title: “FAVELA DOES NOT SHUT UP”: COMMODIFICATION, MATERIALITY, AND IDEOLOGY OF LANGUAGE IN TRANS-PERIPHERAL COOPERATION

description: ABSTRACT Based on fieldwork in the Complexo do Alemão, a group of favelas in Rio de Janeiro, this paper discusses the emergence of communicative resources in response to the commodification of rights, common goods and services, such as the right to the city, to housing and to public security. The paper delineates a transperipheral interaction - i.e., an event that gathered participants of social movements from the peripheries of South Africa and Rio de Janeiro - in which activists display an acute reflexivity about the commodification of communicative resources in capitalism. Even though they do not objectify language as an independent phenomenon, these activists portray the commodification of communicative resources as historically intertwined with the silencing of Blacks, the poor and other minorities. Language and materiality (of the body and of the struggle against the commodification of rights) surface as hybrid elements in the activists’ discourse - that is, language and materiality are part of a material whole, in Latour’s terms; activists strategically and situationally objectify or “purify” them in key moments of the debate. The evidences I bring in the analysis point to limits in the division that critics of the notion of language commodification and materiality (especially David Block, Marnie Holborow, William Simpson and John O’Regan) draw between discourse and reality, or between epistemology and ontology. For these critics, language can only be metaphorically, rather than literally, regarded as a (material) commodity in capitalism - which is contradicted by my data. The article finally claims that the separation between discourse and reality in their Marxist critique is the product of a Calvinist modernist semiotic ideology that the authors do not problematize.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484744
title: Factors associated to quality of life in patients with leprosy

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate quality of life and associated factors in patients with leprosy. Methods A cross-sectional study with 63 people diagnosed as leprosy, seen at a reference service for the disease in the southeastern region of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The questionnaire World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref was used to evaluate quality of life. Simple and multiple linear regressions evaluated the association between sociodemographic variables and quality of life domains. Results The highest mean of quality of life was observed in the psychological domain (16.28±2.30), and the lowest in the environmental domain (13.86±2.21). Females, individuals with no partners, and people who owned their own house had the lowest quality of life means within the psychological domain. People who did not receive visits by Community Health Workers had the lowest means in quality of life within the environmental domain. Multivariate analysis revealed that the best quality of life was associated to self-reported white skin color within the environmental domain, and the worst quality of life was associated to less schooling within the physical domain. Conclusion This study showed the influence of sociodemographic factors on the quality of life of patients with leprosy, and indicated the need for comprehensive health care, considering the social determinants of health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484744.v1
title: Factors associated to quality of life in patients with leprosy

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate quality of life and associated factors in patients with leprosy. Methods A cross-sectional study with 63 people diagnosed as leprosy, seen at a reference service for the disease in the southeastern region of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The questionnaire World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref was used to evaluate quality of life. Simple and multiple linear regressions evaluated the association between sociodemographic variables and quality of life domains. Results The highest mean of quality of life was observed in the psychological domain (16.28±2.30), and the lowest in the environmental domain (13.86±2.21). Females, individuals with no partners, and people who owned their own house had the lowest quality of life means within the psychological domain. People who did not receive visits by Community Health Workers had the lowest means in quality of life within the environmental domain. Multivariate analysis revealed that the best quality of life was associated to self-reported white skin color within the environmental domain, and the worst quality of life was associated to less schooling within the physical domain. Conclusion This study showed the influence of sociodemographic factors on the quality of life of patients with leprosy, and indicated the need for comprehensive health care, considering the social determinants of health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16485479
title: Genotype plus genotype by-environment interaction biplot and genetic diversity analyses on multi-environment trials data of yield and technological traits of cotton cultivars

description: ABSTRACT: Understanding the genetic diversity and overcoming genotype-by-environment interaction issues is an essential step in breeding programs that aims to improve the performance of desirable traits. This study estimated genetic diversity and applied genotype + genotype-by-environment (GGE) biplot analyses in cotton genotypes. Twelve genotypes were evaluated for fiber yield, fiber length, fiber strength, and micronaire. Estimation of variance components and genetic parameters was made through restricted maximum likelihood and the prediction of genotypic values was made through best linear unbiased prediction. The modified Tocher and principal component analysis (PCA) methods, were used to quantify genetic diversity among genotypes. GGE biplot was performed to find the best genotypes regarding adaptability and stability. The Tocher technique and PCA allowed for the formation of clusters of similar genotypes based on a multivariate framework. The GGE biplot indicated that the genotypes IMACV 690 and IMA08 WS were highly adaptable and stable for the main traits in cotton. The cross between the genotype IMACV 690 and IMA08 WS is the most recommended to increase the performance of the main traits in cotton crops.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16485479.v1
title: Genotype plus genotype by-environment interaction biplot and genetic diversity analyses on multi-environment trials data of yield and technological traits of cotton cultivars

description: ABSTRACT: Understanding the genetic diversity and overcoming genotype-by-environment interaction issues is an essential step in breeding programs that aims to improve the performance of desirable traits. This study estimated genetic diversity and applied genotype + genotype-by-environment (GGE) biplot analyses in cotton genotypes. Twelve genotypes were evaluated for fiber yield, fiber length, fiber strength, and micronaire. Estimation of variance components and genetic parameters was made through restricted maximum likelihood and the prediction of genotypic values was made through best linear unbiased prediction. The modified Tocher and principal component analysis (PCA) methods, were used to quantify genetic diversity among genotypes. GGE biplot was performed to find the best genotypes regarding adaptability and stability. The Tocher technique and PCA allowed for the formation of clusters of similar genotypes based on a multivariate framework. The GGE biplot indicated that the genotypes IMACV 690 and IMA08 WS were highly adaptable and stable for the main traits in cotton. The cross between the genotype IMACV 690 and IMA08 WS is the most recommended to increase the performance of the main traits in cotton crops.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16484790
title: Dysphagia in patients with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea

description: Abstract Introduction There is evidence that trauma caused by snoring in the pharynx could result in dysphagia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, but the literature is still scarce to define the factors associated with the presence of dysphagia in these patients. Objectives To analyze the occurrence of dysphagia and its clinical and polysomnographic features in patients with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea, in addition to verifying the impact of dysphagia on the quality of life of these patients. Methods Seventy patients with moderate or severe apnea (apnea and hypopnea index - AHI &gt; 15/hour) were selected. The patients underwent a sleep questionnaire, a quality of life in dysphagia questionnaire and a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. Results A total of 70 patients were included in the study, of which 49 were men (70 %), with a mean age of 48.9 years. The fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing was altered in 27.3 % and the most frequent alteration was the premature oral leakage with fluid. Comparing the groups with and without dysphagia, the female gender was the only clinical parameter that showed a trend of statistical significance in the group with dysphagia (p = 0.069). There was no statistical difference regarding the polysomnographic features and in the global quality of life score in dysphagia in the comparison between the groups. Conclusions The presence of dysphagia in patients with moderate to severe apnea is frequent and subclinical, reinforcing the need to investigate this symptom in this group of patients. However, the presence of dysphagia did not result in worsening in patients' quality of life, suggesting that, although frequent, its effect is mild. There was no relevance regarding the association of clinical and polysomnographic parameters with the presence of dysphagia.