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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266259.v1
title: Interleukin-6 and adhesion molecules VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 as biomarkers of post-acute myocardial infarction heart failure

description: Acute coronary syndromes are associated with a high prevalence of complications including heart failure (HF). The aim of this study was to investigate the association of novel biomarkers with the occurrence of post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) HF. A prospective study was conducted with patients admitted to the emergency department with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Blood and urine samples were collected for analysis of traditional and novel biomarkers, including interleukin-6, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). We compared the levels of these biomarkers between patients with and without post-STEMI HF. A total of 48 patients were assessed, with a prevalence of males. Fifteen patients (31.2%) had post-STEMI HF. Patients with HF had higher mean values of IL-6, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1 compared to those who did not develop HF (57.06 vs 14.03 pg/mL, P=0.001; 1719.58 vs 1304.34 ng/mL, P=0.001; and 1594.20 vs 1158.74 ng/mL, P&lt;0.001, respectively). The three biomarkers were shown to be good predictors of post-STEMI HF (IL-6: AUC 0.786, P=0.002; VCAM-1: AUC 0.797, P=0.001; and ICAM-1: AUC 0.825, P&lt;0.0001), with the respective cutoff points being calculated based on the best sensitivity and specificity indexes (IL-6: 8.67 pg/mL; VCAM-1: 1501.42 ng/mL; and ICAM-1: 1262.38 ng/mL). Of the three biomarkers, only VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 had a direct linear association between them (r=0.470, P&lt;0.0001). IL-6, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1 were associated with the development of new post-AMI HF symptoms, but only VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 correlated with each other, possibly because they have the same pathophysiological mechanism of action.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266253.v1
title: Obtaining calcium ferrites doped with chromium aims application in transparent and matte glazes

description: ABSTRACT This work aims to obtain oxides with a spinel type structure of composition CaFe1,8Cr0,2O4 by the gelatin method, aiming application in transparent and matte glazes glazes. The precursor powders, resulting from the synthesis process, were calcined at 600 ° C and 800 ° C to obtain the spinel phase. The powders were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, followed by Rietveld refinement, diffuse UV-visible reflectance spectroscopy and CIE-L*a*b* colorimetry. The powders were then incorporated into the bright and matte transparent glazes in the proportion of 2% by weight, coated ceramic substrates and then sintered at 1100 °C. According to the X-ray diffractograms, the powders had an orthorhombic spinel structure. The calcium ferrites doped with chromium presented orange coloration, being darker in the calcined powders at higher temperatures. The glaze coating results showed that there was compatibility between pigment and glaze brigth. We already mate glaze, there was abrupt variation of color. The hydrochloric acid attack showed that the prepared glazes are highly resistant to chemical attack. Finally, this work concludes that the gelatin route was efficient in synthesizing oxides with a single-phase spinel structure at low synthesis temperatures and that the obtained pigments are viable for industrial application.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266241
title: Influence of soil compaction on the production and potential pollution of leachate of urban solid waste

description: ABSTRACT In Brazil, the final disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) represents an environmental risk due to the generation of leachate with high contaminant loads, even in landfills. The aim of the present study, in experimental scale, was to evaluate the influence of different degrees of compaction (DC) of the intermediate layers and final coverage of MSW on the reduction of the production and pollution potential of leachate. MSW were collected at previously selected sites at Lavras, Minas Gerais, due to the prevalence of social class. These residues were gravimetrically analyzed and deposited within experimental cells, alternating MSW layers and compacted soil in different DC. In the cells, water depths were applied and the effluent collected, quantified and subjected to physical and chemical analysis during trial period. There was a mean reduction of 35% in the leachate production in the cells where DC were equal to 100%. DC’s increase produced significant increases in the concentrations of alkalinity, total solids (TS) and total volatile solids, and significant reductions in chemical oxygen demand (COD) and phosphorus concentrations. Reductions in load close to 57, 35, 59, 42 and 62%, relative to the parameters TS, COD, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), ammonia-N and P, respectively.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266232
title: Effect of adenosine concentration on quality of cooled ram semen

description: ABSTRACT This study analyzed the adenosine concentration on quality of ram semen in different refrigerated storage times at 5 °C. The design was in blocks with repeated-measures factorial design. Five levels of adenosine and four refrigeration times were considered as fixed effects and the animal as random effect (block). Ram semen was diluted with Andromed® diluent (control) and increasing adenosine levels (0.5, 0.75, 1, and 1.5%). The samples were taken from refrigeration after 4, 8, 12, and 16 h and evaluated for progressive rectilinear sperm motility, sperm vigor, and membrane integrity (supravital test). Data were subjected to analysis of variance with Tukey's test. The regression analysis was conducted to evaluate behavior of adenosine levels. Factor interaction for rectilinear progressive motile variable was verified. There was a quadratic effect of progressive rectilinear motility in function of adenosine levels for each cooled storage time studied, with recommended maximum adenosine concentration of 0.81 and 1.04% at 4 and 8 h, respectively. Adenosine also promoted a protective effect on the membrane integrity. Adenosine added to the diluent increases sperm motility and vigor and protects the sperm membrane integrity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266241.v1
title: Influence of soil compaction on the production and potential pollution of leachate of urban solid waste

description: ABSTRACT In Brazil, the final disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) represents an environmental risk due to the generation of leachate with high contaminant loads, even in landfills. The aim of the present study, in experimental scale, was to evaluate the influence of different degrees of compaction (DC) of the intermediate layers and final coverage of MSW on the reduction of the production and pollution potential of leachate. MSW were collected at previously selected sites at Lavras, Minas Gerais, due to the prevalence of social class. These residues were gravimetrically analyzed and deposited within experimental cells, alternating MSW layers and compacted soil in different DC. In the cells, water depths were applied and the effluent collected, quantified and subjected to physical and chemical analysis during trial period. There was a mean reduction of 35% in the leachate production in the cells where DC were equal to 100%. DC’s increase produced significant increases in the concentrations of alkalinity, total solids (TS) and total volatile solids, and significant reductions in chemical oxygen demand (COD) and phosphorus concentrations. Reductions in load close to 57, 35, 59, 42 and 62%, relative to the parameters TS, COD, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), ammonia-N and P, respectively.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266220
title: Systematic review and meta-analysis of welding procedures in one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks

description: Abstract The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of welding techniques on implant-supported prostheses and determine whether they contribute to a better adaptation compared with a one-piece cast. A search was conducted using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, and articles published until November 2017 were obtained from these databases. This review followed the PRISMA criteria and is registered on the PROSPERO platform (CRD42017081865). The PICO question was “Do welding procedures in one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks influence implant/abutment-framework marginal misfits?” Eleven studies were selected for a qualitative analysis, and seven studies were selected for a quantitative analysis. A total of 189 specimens were fabricated using different materials (cp-Ti, Ni-Cr, Cr-Co, and noble alloys), and welding techniques such as laser welding, conventional welding, tungsten inert gas, and brazing were applied. A vertical marginal misfit was measured using an optical microscope, a stereomicroscope, and/or a scanning electron microscopy. The qualitative analysis in the studies demonstrated a positive effect of the welding techniques on the adaptation of the infrastructures. The meta-analysis confirmed the results (p &lt; 0.00001; MD: -36.14; 95%CI: -48.69 to -23.59). Within the limitations of this study and regarding the heterogeneity of the samples, we conclude that the soldering point technique is effective for obtaining relatively low values of marginal misfit, with laser welding as the most effective technique. However, additional studies were recommended due to the heterogeneity of different variables (alloys, connection, and misfit evaluation) in the included studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266226
title: Metallic Phthalocyanines: impact of the film deposition method on its supramolecular arrangement and sensor performance

description: Abstract This short review gives a concise overview of the impact of deposition methods on the supramolecular arrangement of metallic phthalocyanine films and their applications. Primarily, an introduction about the possible phthalocyanine molecular structures and derivatives obtained from modification on the phthalocyanine rings was presented. The possibility of perfecting/improving the supramolecular arrangement of metallic phthalocyanine (MPcs) films by using different deposition techniques such as Langmuir-Blodgett (LB), Langmuir-Schaefer (LS), Layer-by-Layer (LbL), physical vapor deposition (PVD) and electrodeposition was discussed in further details. Herein, we highlighted some techniques used on the characterization of supramolecular arrangement (morphology, optical properties, and molecular organization), including the impact on sensing applications. The main scope of this short review is focused on the advances made in this research field in the last five years.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266232.v1
title: Effect of adenosine concentration on quality of cooled ram semen

description: ABSTRACT This study analyzed the adenosine concentration on quality of ram semen in different refrigerated storage times at 5 °C. The design was in blocks with repeated-measures factorial design. Five levels of adenosine and four refrigeration times were considered as fixed effects and the animal as random effect (block). Ram semen was diluted with Andromed® diluent (control) and increasing adenosine levels (0.5, 0.75, 1, and 1.5%). The samples were taken from refrigeration after 4, 8, 12, and 16 h and evaluated for progressive rectilinear sperm motility, sperm vigor, and membrane integrity (supravital test). Data were subjected to analysis of variance with Tukey's test. The regression analysis was conducted to evaluate behavior of adenosine levels. Factor interaction for rectilinear progressive motile variable was verified. There was a quadratic effect of progressive rectilinear motility in function of adenosine levels for each cooled storage time studied, with recommended maximum adenosine concentration of 0.81 and 1.04% at 4 and 8 h, respectively. Adenosine also promoted a protective effect on the membrane integrity. Adenosine added to the diluent increases sperm motility and vigor and protects the sperm membrane integrity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266208
title: Potencial for non-potable use of detention ponds water

description: ABSTRACT Detention reservoirs waters are generally not used productively and their potential is wasted. By their scattered location in the cities, their use can decrease water transport costs, and also allow water to be preserved for higher quality water uses. Some of their possible uses are irrigation of green areas, use in boilers, cooling towers and other industrial uses, in soil compaction, cleaning of public areas, in pisciculture, in fire fighting systems, etc. The improper dumping of water sewage into the drainage system influences the quality of this water. The study was performed in six infiltration and detention reservoirs of the Natal drainage system, northeastern Brazil, to verify the non-potable use condition of these waters in the urban environment. It was observed that some reservoir waters were compatible to be used in pisciculture and cooling towers and others require previous treatment, to decrease, mainly, pathogenic organisms before being used.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266214
title: Native and ornamental exotic resources in pollen loads and garbage pellets of four stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini) in an urban environment with riparian native forest

description: Abstract: An entomopalynological study to assess pollen use by wild bees was performed in an urban environment with riparian native forest in the Chaco region of Argentina. A combined method for sampling pollen loads and garbage pellets at nest entrances in four stingless bees with different entrance size and forager traffic was here successfully used. Sampling was carried out in a short period of time (late winter) and located within a distance of 50 m. Pollen analysis using acetolysis showed that most identified pollen types (31) were from native species, 12 from ornamental exotic species, 5 included native and ornamental exotic species and 18 of uncertain status. A much broader pollen spectrum was present in garbage pellets (62 types) than loads (14 types). A few resources from previous blooming (late spring-summer) were identified in garbage pellets, which were mainly composed of current flowerings. From the 66 pollen types found in all samples, many (18) remained unidentified due to the complex nature of the vegetation surrounding the nests and the generalist behaviour of these bees. The versatile foraging behaviour on spontaneous (mostly native) and cultivated (mostly ornamental exotic) pollen resources is an important issue for the conservation and rearing of stingless bee colonies in urban habitats where native flora is preserved, particularly the riparians, where a high richness of blooming plants is available.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266220.v1
title: Systematic review and meta-analysis of welding procedures in one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks

description: Abstract The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of welding techniques on implant-supported prostheses and determine whether they contribute to a better adaptation compared with a one-piece cast. A search was conducted using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, and articles published until November 2017 were obtained from these databases. This review followed the PRISMA criteria and is registered on the PROSPERO platform (CRD42017081865). The PICO question was “Do welding procedures in one-piece cast implant-supported frameworks influence implant/abutment-framework marginal misfits?” Eleven studies were selected for a qualitative analysis, and seven studies were selected for a quantitative analysis. A total of 189 specimens were fabricated using different materials (cp-Ti, Ni-Cr, Cr-Co, and noble alloys), and welding techniques such as laser welding, conventional welding, tungsten inert gas, and brazing were applied. A vertical marginal misfit was measured using an optical microscope, a stereomicroscope, and/or a scanning electron microscopy. The qualitative analysis in the studies demonstrated a positive effect of the welding techniques on the adaptation of the infrastructures. The meta-analysis confirmed the results (p &lt; 0.00001; MD: -36.14; 95%CI: -48.69 to -23.59). Within the limitations of this study and regarding the heterogeneity of the samples, we conclude that the soldering point technique is effective for obtaining relatively low values of marginal misfit, with laser welding as the most effective technique. However, additional studies were recommended due to the heterogeneity of different variables (alloys, connection, and misfit evaluation) in the included studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266196
title: Seroprevalence of Leptospira spp. infection in sheep from northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonosis that is widely distributed in tropical countries. This infection is also associated with reproductive losses in livestock, which has a significant economic impact. The objective of this study is to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with leptospiral infection in commercial sheep flocks from the northwestern mesoregion of Rio Grande do Sul. Serum samples were analyzed in 319 sheep using the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT). At the time of sampling, an individual and herd questionnaire was carried out to investigate the risk factors. On an individual level, positive reactions were observed in 5.6% (18/319) of the studied sera, with Sejroe being the most prevalent serogroup. Animals &gt;3 years old were more likely to be seropositive than animals 1-3 years old (OR 14.4; 95% CI 1.9-110). The predominance of Sejroe serogroup in this manner draws attention to how subclinical infection is associated with economic losses. Therefore, the importance of maintaining measures for the prevention and control of leptospirosis among the sheep flocks of the studied region is reiterated.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266226.v1
title: Metallic Phthalocyanines: impact of the film deposition method on its supramolecular arrangement and sensor performance

description: Abstract This short review gives a concise overview of the impact of deposition methods on the supramolecular arrangement of metallic phthalocyanine films and their applications. Primarily, an introduction about the possible phthalocyanine molecular structures and derivatives obtained from modification on the phthalocyanine rings was presented. The possibility of perfecting/improving the supramolecular arrangement of metallic phthalocyanine (MPcs) films by using different deposition techniques such as Langmuir-Blodgett (LB), Langmuir-Schaefer (LS), Layer-by-Layer (LbL), physical vapor deposition (PVD) and electrodeposition was discussed in further details. Herein, we highlighted some techniques used on the characterization of supramolecular arrangement (morphology, optical properties, and molecular organization), including the impact on sensing applications. The main scope of this short review is focused on the advances made in this research field in the last five years.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266187
title: The Professional Development of Special Education Teachers and the Teaching of Natural Sciences for Blind and Low-Vision Students

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to analyze how the potentialities and limits of a formative process involving Special Education teachers can be characterized in order to favor reflections on the performance of these Special Education teachers facing the teaching and learning of Natural Sciences involving blind and low vision students. In order to achieve this goal, we developed a formative process with 17 teachers, 2 of which were blind, who work in the Special Education field in the municipal school system. This qualitative research had as its corpus of analysis: textual productions of the teachers resulting from activities carried out during the formative process; records from a virtual collective diary, and texts originated from transcription of semi-structured interviews. The discursive textual analysis was chosen as the analytical procedure. From the data analysis, it was possible to find out that teachers of Special Education recognize, in parts, the limits of their performance regarding the teaching of Natural Sciences for blind and low vision students. Based on the inter-collective circulation category, derived from Ludwik Fleck's epistemology, attention was drawn to the importance of the interaction between Special Education teachers and different professionals, which might help them face the limits on their performance regarding the teaching and learning of Natural Sciences.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266190
title: Diplomats, Quo Vadis? The determinants of Brazilian diplomatic presence

description: Abstract Which factors determine the amount of diplomatic attention bestowed to partner countries? By analyzing the Brazilian case from 2008 to 2015, we compare the effect of structural, bilateral, and bureaucratic factors in shaping the country’s diplomatic presence abroad, as measured by the ranking and size of its diplomatic representations. Results indicate a consistent influence of bilateral and bureaucratic determinants.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266196.v1
title: Seroprevalence of Leptospira spp. infection in sheep from northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonosis that is widely distributed in tropical countries. This infection is also associated with reproductive losses in livestock, which has a significant economic impact. The objective of this study is to investigate the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with leptospiral infection in commercial sheep flocks from the northwestern mesoregion of Rio Grande do Sul. Serum samples were analyzed in 319 sheep using the Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT). At the time of sampling, an individual and herd questionnaire was carried out to investigate the risk factors. On an individual level, positive reactions were observed in 5.6% (18/319) of the studied sera, with Sejroe being the most prevalent serogroup. Animals &gt;3 years old were more likely to be seropositive than animals 1-3 years old (OR 14.4; 95% CI 1.9-110). The predominance of Sejroe serogroup in this manner draws attention to how subclinical infection is associated with economic losses. Therefore, the importance of maintaining measures for the prevention and control of leptospirosis among the sheep flocks of the studied region is reiterated.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266208.v1
title: Potencial for non-potable use of detention ponds water

description: ABSTRACT Detention reservoirs waters are generally not used productively and their potential is wasted. By their scattered location in the cities, their use can decrease water transport costs, and also allow water to be preserved for higher quality water uses. Some of their possible uses are irrigation of green areas, use in boilers, cooling towers and other industrial uses, in soil compaction, cleaning of public areas, in pisciculture, in fire fighting systems, etc. The improper dumping of water sewage into the drainage system influences the quality of this water. The study was performed in six infiltration and detention reservoirs of the Natal drainage system, northeastern Brazil, to verify the non-potable use condition of these waters in the urban environment. It was observed that some reservoir waters were compatible to be used in pisciculture and cooling towers and others require previous treatment, to decrease, mainly, pathogenic organisms before being used.