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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482461.v1
title: BsmI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene is associated with 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in individuals with cognitive decline

description: ABSTRACT Elderly people are at a high risk of developing vitamin D (VitD) deficiency due to both decreased intake and cutaneous synthesis. Most of the biological actions of VitD are mediated by the vitamin D receptor (VDR), which is present in neurons and glial cells of the hippocampus, and in the cortex and subcortical nuclei, essential areas for cognition. It is known that VDR gene polymorphisms may decrease the VDR affinity for VitD. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the influence of VitD levels on cognitive decline in patients with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD, n = 32) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 15) compared to cognitively healthy elderly (n = 24). We also evaluated the association of VDR gene polymorphisms with cognitive disturbance. Methods: Four polymorphisms on the VDR gene were studied, namely, BsmI, ApaI, FokI and TaqI, by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. Results: No significant difference in 25(OH)D levels or genotypic/allelic frequencies was observed between the groups. Deficiency of 25(OH)D was more frequently observed in women. The AA/AG genotypes of the BsmI polymorphism was associated with sufficient 25(OH)D levels, while the GG genotype of this same polymorphism was associated to insufficient levels in the cognitively-impaired group (individuals with AD or MCI). Conclusions: The data obtained do not confirm the relationship between reductions of VitD levels, polymorphisms in the VDR gene, and altered cognitive function in this sample. However, the data indicate that BsmI polymorphism in the VDR gene is associated with the VitD levels in individuals with cognitive decline.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482446
title: Group cognitive behavioral therapy for female sexual dysfunction in postmenopause

description: ABSTRACT Objective Validation of the protocol of brief cognitive behavioural group therapy for female sexual dysfunction on post menopause. Methods Group intervention with postmenopausal (55-75 years old) women (n = 14) with sexual dysfunction, on gynecological outpatient follow-up in a specialized center for climacteric related complaints. The patients were divided into groups: the first (Test Group, n = 5) received 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioral approach. The two groups (equally named Intervention Group – n = 5 and n = 4) were formed by the division of subjects for bettering physical accommodation and received 10 session, resulting from adjustment and measurement of the protocol procedures starting from the Test Group. The Female Sexual Function Index scale and the Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire were applied before and after intervention. Results There were frequent reports of behaviors/beliefs of low self-esteem, problems with partner and sexual disinterest or difficulty. Sexual dysfunction (problems with desire and/or lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain) and dysfunctional sexual beliefs (conservatism, sin, age-beliefs, body image, affectivity and maternity) both presented significant improvement with the protocol application. Conclusion Considering the particular aspects of postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction, we developed a cognitive behavioral group therapy protocol, with significant therapeutic potential. Though a control group was not used and that the application was done in a reduced number of participants, this protocol can be assessed and utilized in similar cases, being fit new researches to verify the applicability of such for sexual dysfunction at this stage of female development.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482449
title: Research Training in Postgraduate: possibilities and challenges from orientation

description: ABSTRACT The debate regarding the stricto sensu Post-Graduation in Brazil has focused on the subject of quality in the process of knowledge production, especially after the last three National Postgraduate Plans. Considering this topic also means taking into account the aspects related to the objective and subjective conditions of the postgraduate work. The article discusses the relations among research, formation, and production of knowledge that are present in the orientation work in stricto sensu postgraduate courses. Information collected from 1995 to 2017, at Masters and PhD levels, in Postgraduate Programs in Education, Music Education and Psychology were recorded, systematized, and submitted into a qualitative analysis. The relations between the objective conditions of postgraduate work development and the impacts on postgraduate training through the research were analyzed. Considerations are made about the psychosocial effects generated in the orientation process, which can affect positively or negatively not only the production of knowledge but also the quality of the interactions in this type of activity. There are some reflections about an agenda that considers the work of orientation also as a process of formation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482452
title: DROPLET DISTRIBUTION AS A FUNCTION OF COTTON INTERROW SPACING AND ANGLES OF SPRAYER DISPLACEMENT

description: ABSTRACT Application technology factors may be influenced by changes in plant architecture, such as height and leaf area. This study aimed to evaluate which angle of sprayer displacement in the application of pesticides in relation to the direction of cotton sowing, cultivated in the ultra-narrow row, narrow row, and conventional systems, provides the best application quality characteristics in the different thirds of plants. The experiment was installed in a split-plot design with four replications in the 3 × 4 factorial scheme, composed of three cotton cultivation systems and four angles of sprayer displacement in relation to the direction of the sowing rows. The evaluated characteristics were mean volumetric diameter, density and coverage of droplets, number of droplets, and open area in the interrows without leaf. The upper third presented the highest values of mean volumetric diameter, number of droplets, and density and coverage of droplets for all interrow spacing and application angles. The angle of displacement of 30° in relation to the sowing row presented the best results in relation to the number and density of droplets. The spacing of 0.90 m in the interrows increased the number of droplets, droplet density, and coverage in the lower third of plants.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482449.v1
title: Research Training in Postgraduate: possibilities and challenges from orientation

description: ABSTRACT The debate regarding the stricto sensu Post-Graduation in Brazil has focused on the subject of quality in the process of knowledge production, especially after the last three National Postgraduate Plans. Considering this topic also means taking into account the aspects related to the objective and subjective conditions of the postgraduate work. The article discusses the relations among research, formation, and production of knowledge that are present in the orientation work in stricto sensu postgraduate courses. Information collected from 1995 to 2017, at Masters and PhD levels, in Postgraduate Programs in Education, Music Education and Psychology were recorded, systematized, and submitted into a qualitative analysis. The relations between the objective conditions of postgraduate work development and the impacts on postgraduate training through the research were analyzed. Considerations are made about the psychosocial effects generated in the orientation process, which can affect positively or negatively not only the production of knowledge but also the quality of the interactions in this type of activity. There are some reflections about an agenda that considers the work of orientation also as a process of formation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482452.v1
title: DROPLET DISTRIBUTION AS A FUNCTION OF COTTON INTERROW SPACING AND ANGLES OF SPRAYER DISPLACEMENT

description: ABSTRACT Application technology factors may be influenced by changes in plant architecture, such as height and leaf area. This study aimed to evaluate which angle of sprayer displacement in the application of pesticides in relation to the direction of cotton sowing, cultivated in the ultra-narrow row, narrow row, and conventional systems, provides the best application quality characteristics in the different thirds of plants. The experiment was installed in a split-plot design with four replications in the 3 × 4 factorial scheme, composed of three cotton cultivation systems and four angles of sprayer displacement in relation to the direction of the sowing rows. The evaluated characteristics were mean volumetric diameter, density and coverage of droplets, number of droplets, and open area in the interrows without leaf. The upper third presented the highest values of mean volumetric diameter, number of droplets, and density and coverage of droplets for all interrow spacing and application angles. The angle of displacement of 30° in relation to the sowing row presented the best results in relation to the number and density of droplets. The spacing of 0.90 m in the interrows increased the number of droplets, droplet density, and coverage in the lower third of plants.
DOI: 10.7284/102949
title: Singlebeam Echosounder data collected during research cruise MGL1115 using a Knudsen 3260 instrument system onboard the platform RV Marcus G. Langseth

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482446.v1
title: Group cognitive behavioral therapy for female sexual dysfunction in postmenopause

description: ABSTRACT Objective Validation of the protocol of brief cognitive behavioural group therapy for female sexual dysfunction on post menopause. Methods Group intervention with postmenopausal (55-75 years old) women (n = 14) with sexual dysfunction, on gynecological outpatient follow-up in a specialized center for climacteric related complaints. The patients were divided into groups: the first (Test Group, n = 5) received 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioral approach. The two groups (equally named Intervention Group – n = 5 and n = 4) were formed by the division of subjects for bettering physical accommodation and received 10 session, resulting from adjustment and measurement of the protocol procedures starting from the Test Group. The Female Sexual Function Index scale and the Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire were applied before and after intervention. Results There were frequent reports of behaviors/beliefs of low self-esteem, problems with partner and sexual disinterest or difficulty. Sexual dysfunction (problems with desire and/or lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain) and dysfunctional sexual beliefs (conservatism, sin, age-beliefs, body image, affectivity and maternity) both presented significant improvement with the protocol application. Conclusion Considering the particular aspects of postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction, we developed a cognitive behavioral group therapy protocol, with significant therapeutic potential. Though a control group was not used and that the application was done in a reduced number of participants, this protocol can be assessed and utilized in similar cases, being fit new researches to verify the applicability of such for sexual dysfunction at this stage of female development.
DOI: 10.7284/102947
title: TSG (Thermosalinograph) data collected during research cruise MGL1115 using a Sea-Bird SBE-21 instrument system onboard the platform RV Marcus G. Langseth

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482428
title: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FOREST VILLAGE COOPERATIVES: A MULTI-CRITERIA TOPSIS APPROACH

description: ABSTRACT Forest villagers constitute the poorest of the society in underdeveloped and developing countries. Efforts for the rural development of forest villages are important for combating poverty, regulating the relationship with forest villagers, and ensuring sustainable management of forests, since rural people subsist on forest lands. As the most important method of executing an organized movement in such settlement areas, cooperatives represent one of the most crucial actors in rural development. However, it seems that cooperatives cannot provide adequate contribution to the rural development in Turkey. This research analyses the financial performance of the cooperatives operating in the forest villages located within the boundaries of Bucak and Sutculer forest districts, where forestry activities are carried out intensively in Turkey. This study uses the TOPSIS method, which is a multi-criteria decision-making method. The results of the study revealed that the financial performances of all of the cooperatives were low during the years when they were analysed. The most important reasons for low financial performance include the fact that: (i) the cooperatives mainly operated in the field of wood production and the business volume in that field was inadequate, (ii) their capital was insufficient since the members assumed a lower share, (iii) they had challenges accessing constant funds for investment, (iv) the state subsidies decreased, (v) the number of members was low, and (vi) they were unable to compete with large companies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482431
title: ENERGY AND MASS BALANCE IN THE PYROLYSIS PROCESS OF Eucalyptus WOOD

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the moisture content in the mass and energy balance of Eucalyptus wood during the pyrolysis process in a macro-lab scale. Two cylindrical specimens of 30 cm length, 12 cm diameter, and two pre-established moisture contents of 0.83% and 13%, were evaluated. The experiment was carried out in an electric oven, heating rate of 5oC.min-1 and final temperature of 500oC were the process conditions. Mass and energetic potentials of the non-condensable gases flow, were estimated from the data provided by the software Macro Thermogravimetric. The moisture content did not influence significantly in charcoal yields (30.2 e 30.4%). The highest energetic value of the non-condensable gases (2.549 MJ) during wood pyrolysis at 0.83% moisture content, was achieve. Water presence on wood decrease the concentration of the energetic compounds. The total energy concentrated in the charcoal and sub-products was 53% and 47%, respectively. The significant amount of sub-products suggests to consider the mass balance and flow energy compounds in further researches for integration and optimization technologies in both, production and gas burning processes, aiming to generate new industrial mechanisms to improve yield and quality of the products.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482434
title: Are aerobic spore-forming bacteria good indicators of water treatment efficiency? An explanatory study

description: ABSTRACT The results of monitoring aerobic spore-forming bacteria in a field-scale conventional water treatment plant are presented and discussed herein. Spores were consistently and effectively removed throughout the treatment steps, totaling approximately 3 log-unit complete removal. The clarification steps (sedimentation + filtration) accounted for most of the spore removal: 0.65 log by sedimentation and 1.71 log by filtration - average values. Although the spores proved to be rather resistant to chlorination, a 0.8 log-unit reduction by inactivation was achieved. It is suggested that spores of aerobic spore-forming bacteria are useful indicators for evaluating overall water treatment plant performance (clarification and disinfection by chlorination), and can potentially be used as removal/inactivation indicators (clarification and disinfection by chlorination) of Giardia cysts, and removal by clarification of Cryptosporidium oocysts.
DOI: 10.7284/102948
title: Winch data collected during research cruise MGL1115 using a Lebus CTD instrument system onboard the platform RV Marcus G. Langseth

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482428.v1
title: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FOREST VILLAGE COOPERATIVES: A MULTI-CRITERIA TOPSIS APPROACH

description: ABSTRACT Forest villagers constitute the poorest of the society in underdeveloped and developing countries. Efforts for the rural development of forest villages are important for combating poverty, regulating the relationship with forest villagers, and ensuring sustainable management of forests, since rural people subsist on forest lands. As the most important method of executing an organized movement in such settlement areas, cooperatives represent one of the most crucial actors in rural development. However, it seems that cooperatives cannot provide adequate contribution to the rural development in Turkey. This research analyses the financial performance of the cooperatives operating in the forest villages located within the boundaries of Bucak and Sutculer forest districts, where forestry activities are carried out intensively in Turkey. This study uses the TOPSIS method, which is a multi-criteria decision-making method. The results of the study revealed that the financial performances of all of the cooperatives were low during the years when they were analysed. The most important reasons for low financial performance include the fact that: (i) the cooperatives mainly operated in the field of wood production and the business volume in that field was inadequate, (ii) their capital was insufficient since the members assumed a lower share, (iii) they had challenges accessing constant funds for investment, (iv) the state subsidies decreased, (v) the number of members was low, and (vi) they were unable to compete with large companies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482431.v1
title: ENERGY AND MASS BALANCE IN THE PYROLYSIS PROCESS OF Eucalyptus WOOD

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the moisture content in the mass and energy balance of Eucalyptus wood during the pyrolysis process in a macro-lab scale. Two cylindrical specimens of 30 cm length, 12 cm diameter, and two pre-established moisture contents of 0.83% and 13%, were evaluated. The experiment was carried out in an electric oven, heating rate of 5oC.min-1 and final temperature of 500oC were the process conditions. Mass and energetic potentials of the non-condensable gases flow, were estimated from the data provided by the software Macro Thermogravimetric. The moisture content did not influence significantly in charcoal yields (30.2 e 30.4%). The highest energetic value of the non-condensable gases (2.549 MJ) during wood pyrolysis at 0.83% moisture content, was achieve. Water presence on wood decrease the concentration of the energetic compounds. The total energy concentrated in the charcoal and sub-products was 53% and 47%, respectively. The significant amount of sub-products suggests to consider the mass balance and flow energy compounds in further researches for integration and optimization technologies in both, production and gas burning processes, aiming to generate new industrial mechanisms to improve yield and quality of the products.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482434.v1
title: Are aerobic spore-forming bacteria good indicators of water treatment efficiency? An explanatory study

description: ABSTRACT The results of monitoring aerobic spore-forming bacteria in a field-scale conventional water treatment plant are presented and discussed herein. Spores were consistently and effectively removed throughout the treatment steps, totaling approximately 3 log-unit complete removal. The clarification steps (sedimentation + filtration) accounted for most of the spore removal: 0.65 log by sedimentation and 1.71 log by filtration - average values. Although the spores proved to be rather resistant to chlorination, a 0.8 log-unit reduction by inactivation was achieved. It is suggested that spores of aerobic spore-forming bacteria are useful indicators for evaluating overall water treatment plant performance (clarification and disinfection by chlorination), and can potentially be used as removal/inactivation indicators (clarification and disinfection by chlorination) of Giardia cysts, and removal by clarification of Cryptosporidium oocysts.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482419
title: Effect of active antimicrobial films on the growth of pathogenic bacteria in Mantı

description: Abstract The current study assessed antimicrobial films for use in active food packaging. Mantı, a tortellini-like Turkish food, was packaged with antimicrobial films to extend refrigerated storage time at 4 °C. Polycaprolactone (PCL) was separately incorporated with cinnamaldehyde (CNMA) and pomegranate methanolic extract (PME) to form antimicrobial diffusion films for use against two common food-poisoning bacteria, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and the mantı pieces were separately inoculated with 5 log concentrations of both types of bacteria. The films and mantı were then inserted in polyethylene bags, which were filled with 100% N2 gas and monitored at 4 °C for 28 days. The results clearly show that both a low temperature storage (4 °C) and antimicrobial films controlled microbial growth in packages of mantı kept in a modified atmosphere (100% N2) for a 28-day period. The findings are promising from an industrial standpoint with regard to bakery foods that are packaged and preserved for short-term periods (&lt;30 days).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482425
title: Effect of Harpin protein as an elicitor on the content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in two hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) varieties.

description: Abstract Harpin protein was used as an elicitor in green (butterhead) and red (oak leaf type) varieties of hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Its impact on polyphenolic content and antioxidant capacity was evaluated. Harpin protein was sprayed three days before harvesting in concentrations of 45, 60, and 120 mg/L. Green lettuce samples showed a positive response to Harpin by significantly increasing its phenolic content from 12 (control) to 16.43 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g dry weight (DW) (120 mg/L Harpin treatment) which means a 36.9% increase. Chlorogenic acid was the only phenolic compound that increased its concentration after lettuce induction with Harpin treatment. Antioxidant capacity, evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH˙) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) methods, also showed a significant increase (46.5 and 64.3%, respectively) in Harpin-treated green lettuce. The red lettuce variety showed none or a negative response to Harpin treatment for all parameters evaluated. These results show that elicitation may be an effective strategy to enhance phenolic content in lettuce varieties.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482419.v1
title: Effect of active antimicrobial films on the growth of pathogenic bacteria in Mantı

description: Abstract The current study assessed antimicrobial films for use in active food packaging. Mantı, a tortellini-like Turkish food, was packaged with antimicrobial films to extend refrigerated storage time at 4 °C. Polycaprolactone (PCL) was separately incorporated with cinnamaldehyde (CNMA) and pomegranate methanolic extract (PME) to form antimicrobial diffusion films for use against two common food-poisoning bacteria, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and the mantı pieces were separately inoculated with 5 log concentrations of both types of bacteria. The films and mantı were then inserted in polyethylene bags, which were filled with 100% N2 gas and monitored at 4 °C for 28 days. The results clearly show that both a low temperature storage (4 °C) and antimicrobial films controlled microbial growth in packages of mantı kept in a modified atmosphere (100% N2) for a 28-day period. The findings are promising from an industrial standpoint with regard to bakery foods that are packaged and preserved for short-term periods (&lt;30 days).