cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507952.v1
title: Affirmative Action Attitudes of Whites: Evidence from a List Experiment Survey in Brazil

description: Recently in Brazil, public policies have begun to be implemented to reduce discrimination and promote the inclusion of excluded social groups based on a specific individual characteristic: race. However, there is little public consensus about such policies, especially among whites. In this work, I look at the racial attitudes towards affirmative action among white college students. I make use of new research methods for the empirical study of socially sensitive issues and ask whether these attitudes stem from prejudice, conflicts between social groups or individual political predispositions. Furthermore, I ask what is the relationship between political knowledge and such racial attitudes. I use the list experiment method because of its potential to offset the under-representation of opinions and attitudes. This approach allows respondents to be indirectly questioned, ensuring greater sincerity in their answers and, hence, providing more accurate portrayal of attitudes. This study shows that white respondents’ answers on affirmative action policies are strongly affected by social desirability. Only 6% of white respondents agreed that it is important to have a quota policy for blacks at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). Individuals with greater political knowledge tend to express greater support for affirmative action and hold more coherent racial attitudes Results also reveal that negative racial attitudes and political predispositions are both determinants of the white student’s attitudes towards affirmative action policies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515458.v1
title: Preparing the Terrain: Conditioning Factors for the Regionalization of the Vote for Federal Deputy in São Paulo

description: This article proposes a new interpretation of the regional distribution of votes in the dispute for legislative offices in Brazil. The literature has traditionally understood regionalization to be evidence that politicians deliberately create zones of influences in certain areas. We argue, however, that other dimensions of the Brazilian electoral system, notably the large size and magnitude of electoral districts, reinforce the information that reaches voters and adds value to geographic aspects, such as the home city of the candidates, accounting for the spatial concentration of votes. Using new, previously unpublished, data on the hierarchy of cities, the results for São Paulo between 1998 and 2014 confirm this interpretation. This result suggests a new theoretical understanding about how the Brazilian political system works by introducing another explanation for how certain areas become influential, thereby revealing new research agendas.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510916.v1
title: new dynamics of Paraná municipalities

description: This article has the intention of providing a new proposal for the Paranaense municipalities classification, taking into consideration their socio-spatial and economic dynamics. The justification for it is the fact that in the majority of the existing studies the municipalities or the cities are defined respectively as small, medium or large; which many times creates problems in relation to the adopted criterion. To verify the municipalities dynamics, it was defined five indicators: the cities influence, economics relevance, the IPARDES index of Municipal Performance – IPDM, poverty rates and the population geometrical growth. Therefore the 399 Paranaense municipalities were classified into four groups: i) strongly dynamic, ii) dynamic, iii) intermediary, and iv) peripheral. The proposed classification allows us to identify the spaces that are inserted in the capital flows, services and merchandises at a national and international level, as well as the spaces that face serious socioeconomic problems.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515458
title: Preparing the Terrain: Conditioning Factors for the Regionalization of the Vote for Federal Deputy in São Paulo

description: This article proposes a new interpretation of the regional distribution of votes in the dispute for legislative offices in Brazil. The literature has traditionally understood regionalization to be evidence that politicians deliberately create zones of influences in certain areas. We argue, however, that other dimensions of the Brazilian electoral system, notably the large size and magnitude of electoral districts, reinforce the information that reaches voters and adds value to geographic aspects, such as the home city of the candidates, accounting for the spatial concentration of votes. Using new, previously unpublished, data on the hierarchy of cities, the results for São Paulo between 1998 and 2014 confirm this interpretation. This result suggests a new theoretical understanding about how the Brazilian political system works by introducing another explanation for how certain areas become influential, thereby revealing new research agendas.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6388040.v1
title: Infant mortality: analysis of associated factors in a capital of Northeast Brazil

description: Abstract Objective To analyze the factors associated with infant mortality in Fortaleza, Ceará. Methods A case-control study with a sample of 147 cases and 441 controls. The outcome studied was the occurrence of death among children under one year of age and the explanatory variables were arranged in hierarchical blocks. The value of p &lt;0.20 was adopted as criteria for including variables in the model and p &lt;0.05 for keeping them. Association tests were carried out with chi-square and Maximum Likelihood ratio and the level of significance adopted was 5%. Gross and adjusted Odds Ratios (ORs) were used to measure the strength of association between variables in the non-conditional logistic regression.. confounding factors in the associations of the univariate analysis were controlled through adjusted OR. Finally, a multiple logistic regression was carried out including only the significant variables of each hierarchical level. Results The factors associated with infant mortality were: twin pregnancy (OR: 78.1; 95% CI: 22.1, 275.6) and ≤36 weeks gestational age (OR: 18.8; 95% CI: 6.2; 57.0). Cesarean section is presented as a factor associated with protection. Conclusion The prevention of associated factors identified in this study, such as twin pregnancy and gestational age ≤ 36 weeks, may result in greater reduction in infant mortality rate.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510916
title: new dynamics of Paraná municipalities

description: This article has the intention of providing a new proposal for the Paranaense municipalities classification, taking into consideration their socio-spatial and economic dynamics. The justification for it is the fact that in the majority of the existing studies the municipalities or the cities are defined respectively as small, medium or large; which many times creates problems in relation to the adopted criterion. To verify the municipalities dynamics, it was defined five indicators: the cities influence, economics relevance, the IPARDES index of Municipal Performance – IPDM, poverty rates and the population geometrical growth. Therefore the 399 Paranaense municipalities were classified into four groups: i) strongly dynamic, ii) dynamic, iii) intermediary, and iv) peripheral. The proposed classification allows us to identify the spaces that are inserted in the capital flows, services and merchandises at a national and international level, as well as the spaces that face serious socioeconomic problems.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6388040
title: Infant mortality: analysis of associated factors in a capital of Northeast Brazil

description: Abstract Objective To analyze the factors associated with infant mortality in Fortaleza, Ceará. Methods A case-control study with a sample of 147 cases and 441 controls. The outcome studied was the occurrence of death among children under one year of age and the explanatory variables were arranged in hierarchical blocks. The value of p &lt;0.20 was adopted as criteria for including variables in the model and p &lt;0.05 for keeping them. Association tests were carried out with chi-square and Maximum Likelihood ratio and the level of significance adopted was 5%. Gross and adjusted Odds Ratios (ORs) were used to measure the strength of association between variables in the non-conditional logistic regression.. confounding factors in the associations of the univariate analysis were controlled through adjusted OR. Finally, a multiple logistic regression was carried out including only the significant variables of each hierarchical level. Results The factors associated with infant mortality were: twin pregnancy (OR: 78.1; 95% CI: 22.1, 275.6) and ≤36 weeks gestational age (OR: 18.8; 95% CI: 6.2; 57.0). Cesarean section is presented as a factor associated with protection. Conclusion The prevention of associated factors identified in this study, such as twin pregnancy and gestational age ≤ 36 weeks, may result in greater reduction in infant mortality rate.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519097.v1
title: Uneven capture of land rent and exclusionary displacement. General indicators of gentrification in Santiago, Chile, 2000-2012

description: Santiago is undergoing a restructuring process that is consistent with the neoliberal logic of space production that has been developed in recent decades. The urban renewal process in the city’s center and peri-center is now the dominant mode of space production, which appropriates spaces that are well-equipped with public infrastructure but which have historically received low investments, both public and private. The article problematizes gentrification, focusing on the uneven capture of processes of urban land rent and, consequently, on exclusionary displacement, resulting in four districts in the central and pericentral area with high real estate production: Recoleta, Ñuñoa, Macul and Santiago.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519097
title: Uneven capture of land rent and exclusionary displacement. General indicators of gentrification in Santiago, Chile, 2000-2012

description: Santiago is undergoing a restructuring process that is consistent with the neoliberal logic of space production that has been developed in recent decades. The urban renewal process in the city’s center and peri-center is now the dominant mode of space production, which appropriates spaces that are well-equipped with public infrastructure but which have historically received low investments, both public and private. The article problematizes gentrification, focusing on the uneven capture of processes of urban land rent and, consequently, on exclusionary displacement, resulting in four districts in the central and pericentral area with high real estate production: Recoleta, Ñuñoa, Macul and Santiago.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508054
title: Clinical characteristics and therapeutic response in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome: accompanying 2 years

description: Abstract Introduction Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a condition characterized by burning symptom of the oral mucosa in the absence of clinical signs. Its etiology is still unknown and, and to date there is no effective treatment. Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate patients with BMS profile and the therapies results in a retrospective study. Material and method Clinical and therapeutic data were collected from records of patients with BMS diagnosed between January 2013 to April 2015 at the Clinic of Stomatology Clinic, Faculdade de Odontologia of Universidade de São Paulo, according to the criteria established by the International Headache Society in 2013. The therapies used for BMS control were also evaluated. Result Twelve patients were diagnosed with BMS at this period. All of them were women with a mean age of 61.18 years and the apex of the tongue was the most common affected site and the duration of the burning sensation ranged from 6 months to 25 years. Many therapies were prescribed for BMS control, such as topical capsaicin, topical clonazepan, low level laser therapy and homeopathy. Among the established therapies, capsaicin has immediate effect in reducing symptoms. Conclusion The present study showed that the challenges towards an effective treatment for BMS are varied and are mainly related to the lack knowing of the pathogenesis of this disease. The demographic profile of patients studied here was similar to that described in the available literature, however, the variables represented by secondary symptoms (medical history, anxiety and depression levels) may be modifying factors of therapeutic response and the pathogenesis of the disease itself.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511984
title: Developing a dynamic virtual stimulation protocol to induce linear egomotion during orthostatic posture control test

description: Abstract Introduction In this work, the effect of a dynamic visual stimulation (DS) protocol was used to induce egomotion, the center of pressure (COP) displacement response. Methods DS was developed concerning the scenario structure (chessboard-pattern floor and furniture) and luminance. To move the scenario in a discrete forward (or backward) direction, the furniture is expanded (or reduced) and the black and white background is reversed during floor translation while the luminance is increased (or reduced) by steps of 2 cd/m2. This protocol was evaluated using COP signals from 29 healthy volunteers: standing on a force platform observing the virtual scene (1.72 × 1.16 m) projected 1 m ahead (visual incidence angle: θl = 81.4° and θv = 60.2°), which moves with constant velocity (2 m/s) during 250 ms. A set of 100 DS was applied in random order, interspersed by a 10 s of static scene. Results The Tukey post-hoc test (p &lt; 0.001) indicated egomotion in the same direction of DS. COP displacement increased over stimulation (8.4 ± 1.7 to 22.6 ±5.3 mm), as well as time to recover stability (4.1 ± 0.4 to 7.2 ± 0.6 s). The peak of egomotion during DSF occurred 200 ms after DSB (Wilcoxon, p = 0.002). Conclusion The dynamic configuration of this protocol establishes virtual flow effects of linear egomotion dependent on the direction of the dynamic visual stimulation. This finding indicates the potential application of the proposed virtual dynamic stimulation protocol to investigate the cortical visual evoked response in postural control studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511984.v1
title: Developing a dynamic virtual stimulation protocol to induce linear egomotion during orthostatic posture control test

description: Abstract Introduction In this work, the effect of a dynamic visual stimulation (DS) protocol was used to induce egomotion, the center of pressure (COP) displacement response. Methods DS was developed concerning the scenario structure (chessboard-pattern floor and furniture) and luminance. To move the scenario in a discrete forward (or backward) direction, the furniture is expanded (or reduced) and the black and white background is reversed during floor translation while the luminance is increased (or reduced) by steps of 2 cd/m2. This protocol was evaluated using COP signals from 29 healthy volunteers: standing on a force platform observing the virtual scene (1.72 × 1.16 m) projected 1 m ahead (visual incidence angle: θl = 81.4° and θv = 60.2°), which moves with constant velocity (2 m/s) during 250 ms. A set of 100 DS was applied in random order, interspersed by a 10 s of static scene. Results The Tukey post-hoc test (p &lt; 0.001) indicated egomotion in the same direction of DS. COP displacement increased over stimulation (8.4 ± 1.7 to 22.6 ±5.3 mm), as well as time to recover stability (4.1 ± 0.4 to 7.2 ± 0.6 s). The peak of egomotion during DSF occurred 200 ms after DSB (Wilcoxon, p = 0.002). Conclusion The dynamic configuration of this protocol establishes virtual flow effects of linear egomotion dependent on the direction of the dynamic visual stimulation. This finding indicates the potential application of the proposed virtual dynamic stimulation protocol to investigate the cortical visual evoked response in postural control studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518173
title: Litter Production and Forest Nutrients in Forest Restoration Area with Different Planting Spacing

description: ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to evaluate the deposition of litter over two years and the nutritional quality of the litter, depending on the planting space aimed at forest restoration. The planting space 1 × 1, 1.5 × 1.5, 2 × 2 and 3 × 2 m, are the sampling units of the treatments. In 1 × 1 m spacing greater deposition of litter, with no differences between the units other spacings was observed. Leaf fraction showed, in all spacings, greater intake of litter (77%). The higher nutrient content was observed in the 1 × 1 m spacing. In general, was observed the following order as the nutrient content of litter N&gt; Ca&gt; K&gt; Mg&gt; P.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518173.v1
title: Litter Production and Forest Nutrients in Forest Restoration Area with Different Planting Spacing

description: ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to evaluate the deposition of litter over two years and the nutritional quality of the litter, depending on the planting space aimed at forest restoration. The planting space 1 × 1, 1.5 × 1.5, 2 × 2 and 3 × 2 m, are the sampling units of the treatments. In 1 × 1 m spacing greater deposition of litter, with no differences between the units other spacings was observed. Leaf fraction showed, in all spacings, greater intake of litter (77%). The higher nutrient content was observed in the 1 × 1 m spacing. In general, was observed the following order as the nutrient content of litter N&gt; Ca&gt; K&gt; Mg&gt; P.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508054.v1
title: Clinical characteristics and therapeutic response in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome: accompanying 2 years

description: Abstract Introduction Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a condition characterized by burning symptom of the oral mucosa in the absence of clinical signs. Its etiology is still unknown and, and to date there is no effective treatment. Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate patients with BMS profile and the therapies results in a retrospective study. Material and method Clinical and therapeutic data were collected from records of patients with BMS diagnosed between January 2013 to April 2015 at the Clinic of Stomatology Clinic, Faculdade de Odontologia of Universidade de São Paulo, according to the criteria established by the International Headache Society in 2013. The therapies used for BMS control were also evaluated. Result Twelve patients were diagnosed with BMS at this period. All of them were women with a mean age of 61.18 years and the apex of the tongue was the most common affected site and the duration of the burning sensation ranged from 6 months to 25 years. Many therapies were prescribed for BMS control, such as topical capsaicin, topical clonazepan, low level laser therapy and homeopathy. Among the established therapies, capsaicin has immediate effect in reducing symptoms. Conclusion The present study showed that the challenges towards an effective treatment for BMS are varied and are mainly related to the lack knowing of the pathogenesis of this disease. The demographic profile of patients studied here was similar to that described in the available literature, however, the variables represented by secondary symptoms (medical history, anxiety and depression levels) may be modifying factors of therapeutic response and the pathogenesis of the disease itself.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509827
title: Chemical indication of Florencite-(Y) occurrence at Bom Sucesso (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

description: Florencite-(Y), synonymous with the discredited koivinite-(Y), represents a mineral species not recognized by International Mineralogical Association. Based on electron microprobe analyses, there is a chemical indication of the apparent occurrence of such mineral at Bom Sucesso (Minas Gerais State, Brazil). This supposed mineral species has been found in association with churchite-(Y) in 2.7 Ga potassic peraluminous foliated granitoid from the Archean core of the southern portion of the São Francisco Craton. The formula obtained for this probable yttrium florencite is (Y0.402Nd0.213La0.171Ca0.086Dy0.044Gd0.032Ce0.029Sm0.029Pr0.018Fe0.017Pb0.008Th0.001U0.001)Σ1.051Al3.002(P0.959Si0.039O4)2(OH)6.073. Regarding churchite-(Y), its formula is (Y0.475La0.184Nd0.123Ca0.055Gd0.043Dy0.029Sm0.028Pr0.023Fe0.017Ce0.016Al0.007Pb0.007U0.002Th0.002)Σ1.011(P0.984Si0.021)O4.2H2O. Given that the Bom Sucesso peraluminous granitoid shows no signs of argillic weathering of feldspars, it is suggested a primary origin for the apparent florencite-(Y), i.e., it has been formed during crystallization (or recrystallization) of the rock
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509827.v1
title: Chemical indication of Florencite-(Y) occurrence at Bom Sucesso (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

description: Florencite-(Y), synonymous with the discredited koivinite-(Y), represents a mineral species not recognized by International Mineralogical Association. Based on electron microprobe analyses, there is a chemical indication of the apparent occurrence of such mineral at Bom Sucesso (Minas Gerais State, Brazil). This supposed mineral species has been found in association with churchite-(Y) in 2.7 Ga potassic peraluminous foliated granitoid from the Archean core of the southern portion of the São Francisco Craton. The formula obtained for this probable yttrium florencite is (Y0.402Nd0.213La0.171Ca0.086Dy0.044Gd0.032Ce0.029Sm0.029Pr0.018Fe0.017Pb0.008Th0.001U0.001)Σ1.051Al3.002(P0.959Si0.039O4)2(OH)6.073. Regarding churchite-(Y), its formula is (Y0.475La0.184Nd0.123Ca0.055Gd0.043Dy0.029Sm0.028Pr0.023Fe0.017Ce0.016Al0.007Pb0.007U0.002Th0.002)Σ1.011(P0.984Si0.021)O4.2H2O. Given that the Bom Sucesso peraluminous granitoid shows no signs of argillic weathering of feldspars, it is suggested a primary origin for the apparent florencite-(Y), i.e., it has been formed during crystallization (or recrystallization) of the rock
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518419.v1
title: MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF RESISTANCE MELON SOURCES TO Pseudoperonospora cubensis

description: ABSTRACT: The downy mildew, caused by the fungus Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a major foliar disease that attacks the melon crop in the rainy season in northeastern Brazil. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize morphologically resistant melon accessions to P. cubensis. Thirty-six accessions and four commercial cultivars were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. The plot was composed of seven plants. The evaluation was conducted in the under field conditions with a diagrammatic scale and calculating the disease percentage index (DPI). Resistance sources and references genotypes were characterized morphologically. The accessions C-RN-2, C-SE-2, C-CE-2, C-PE-2, C-PI-1, and C-BA-2 show resistance to P. cubensis and are promising for use in programs breeding for resistance to downy mildew although its fruits have reduced commercial quality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518419
title: MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF RESISTANCE MELON SOURCES TO Pseudoperonospora cubensis

description: ABSTRACT: The downy mildew, caused by the fungus Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a major foliar disease that attacks the melon crop in the rainy season in northeastern Brazil. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize morphologically resistant melon accessions to P. cubensis. Thirty-six accessions and four commercial cultivars were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replications. The plot was composed of seven plants. The evaluation was conducted in the under field conditions with a diagrammatic scale and calculating the disease percentage index (DPI). Resistance sources and references genotypes were characterized morphologically. The accessions C-RN-2, C-SE-2, C-CE-2, C-PE-2, C-PI-1, and C-BA-2 show resistance to P. cubensis and are promising for use in programs breeding for resistance to downy mildew although its fruits have reduced commercial quality.