cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511351.v1
title: study of the environmental quality perception through phenomenological method

description: AbstractThis study aimed to analyze the environmental quality of the Santa Cruz district, in the municipality of Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia State (BA), Brazil, through the perceptive approach guided by the principles of the phenomenological method. Environmental quality is in part considered object of human perception and thus subjective. Results showed among other things that the investigated individuals generally perceive in a clear and intense way the neighborhood aspects related to infrastructure, social issues, and public health. The issues related to improper disposal of solid waste, open sewers, afforestation absence, noise, and air pollution are poorly perceived or not perceived as problems that plague the neighborhood, maybe because they are not priority for these people who have most urgent needs, especially related to labor/employment, housing, health, and safety.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512821.v1
title: THE SOCIETY’S PERCEPTION OF THE LIFE QUALITY AND POPULATION CONTROL OF STRAY DOGS

description: Abstract In most Brazilian municipalities there is an overpopulation of stray dogs, which causes problems to the urban order, the environment and the public health, in addition to mistreatment to these dogs. In such context we foresee the need of developing actions targeting the population control of these animals. This essay aims at knowing the perception of social actors, such as managers of entities responsible for control actions, managers of NGOs working with animal protection and population in general with respect to the life quality and population control of stray dogs. Questionnaires were used on samples of individuals of these three groups and the data thereof were analyzed with descriptive statistics techniques and frequency comparison. The results allowed us to conclude that the society’s perception of population control and life quality of these animals bear important differences under the viewpoint of the three evaluated groups; however, they also bear significant similarities, especially with respect to the perception of the responsibility for the development of population control actions, the acceptance of using public funds intended to public health in control actions, the classification of such population density as large and the poor life quality of these animals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507769
title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DRAINAGE NETWORK AND SEMI-ARID PLANATION SURFACES

description: Abstract Ephemeral and intermittent drainage networks are important factors for the understanding of planation surface evolution in semi-arid areas. Currently, this subject is rarely studied in the Brazilian geomorphological literature. In this paper, we explored this topic and we identified the different levels of planation surface, we analyzed the superficial coverage and the drainage channels characteristics and we analyzed the dissection of landforms. The results showed that the different levels of conservation and dissection of the planation surface is related to the fluvial process, as well as the elaboration of geomorphological compartments is related to different spatial patterns of the drainage network.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509851
title: Lowstand Turbidites and Delta Systems of the Itararé Group in the Vidal Ramos region (SC), southern Brazil

description: Turbidites have captioned the attention of sedimentologists during the last decades due their importance as hydrocarbon reservoirs. However, their relationship to delta systems still deserves further studies. This paper presents examples from a late deglacial to early post-glacial deltaic and turbidite strata exposed in the surroundings of Vidal Ramos (Santa Catarina State, Brazil), southern portion of the Paraná Basin. There, the uppermost part of the Mafra Formation and the Rio do Sul Formation onlap the Proterozoic basement and comprises an up to 360 m thick package. It includes (base to top) black shales, mass transport deposits (MTD) and sandy turbidites (Mafra Formation) as well as thin bedded turbidites (tbt), including one interval of black shales and sandy turbidites, overlain by proximal delta front sandstones (Rio do Sul Formation). The analysis of the succession shows two more than 150 m thick coarsening-upwards deltaic successions composed of turbidite sand sheets at their base (prodelta), followed by partially collapsed thin bedded turbidites (delta slope wedge) and delta front sandstones. Both turbidite sand-sheets abruptly overlay black shale intervals related to maximum flooding surfaces and therefore record correlative conformities. A detailed stratigraphic section elaborated from the correlation of four logs (1/100) suggests that distal delta front sands includes both thin bedded turbidites and wave reworked sands whereas the proximal delta front was dominated by long-lived underflows (hyperpycnal flows). The succession suggests that the most expressive turbidite beds (base of the delta systems) have resulted from relative sea-level falls (early lowstand) whereas the thin-bedded turbidites were related to the development of the late lowstand wedge. Black shales represent the transgressive systems tract and HST were not deposited or preserved in the area. High sediment supply associated with lowstand tracts could explain the occasional (Vidal Ramos) to common occurrence of slope failures (slumps and diamictites) involving thin bedded turbidites and delta front sandstones. This situation is quite logical in terms of deglacial periods, and resulting high sediment supply, within a long-term icehouse context, with prevalence of lowstand to transgressive settings.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507769.v1
title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DRAINAGE NETWORK AND SEMI-ARID PLANATION SURFACES

description: Abstract Ephemeral and intermittent drainage networks are important factors for the understanding of planation surface evolution in semi-arid areas. Currently, this subject is rarely studied in the Brazilian geomorphological literature. In this paper, we explored this topic and we identified the different levels of planation surface, we analyzed the superficial coverage and the drainage channels characteristics and we analyzed the dissection of landforms. The results showed that the different levels of conservation and dissection of the planation surface is related to the fluvial process, as well as the elaboration of geomorphological compartments is related to different spatial patterns of the drainage network.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517750
title: Impacting Factors in the Gross Value of Production of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Pará

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this paper was to quantify and analyze the changes occurred, between the years 1998 to 2012, in the gross value of production of the black pepper in the State of Pará, as well as the changes in the factors of its variation: harvested area, crop yield and price. For the analysis, it was used the geometric rate of growth, the coefficient of variation and the “shift-share” model applied to the culture's data. Overall, the gross value of production increased in the studied period, passing through an initial period of decline, with recovery of growth in 2006. The harvested area and the selling price increased between the period of 1998 to 2012, while the crop yield decreased. The price showed greater oscillation among the studied factors and had the highest impact in the gross value of production. The productivity proved to be more stable. Increases in harvested area and especially in productivity were considered of interest so the culture of black pepper can grow in market value.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11965968
title: New business models: Beyond the shareholder approach

description: Abstract Purpose: The first objective of this paper is to explain and compare new business models that are currently being successfully applied worldwide. The second objective is to carry out an empirical analysis to observe the perception of experts regarding these models, the differences between them, and their orientation toward the traditional theory of the firm or the stakeholder approach in some of the characteristic elements of the organizational structure of the firm. Design/methodology/approach: In a first step we conduct a literature review that compares the dominant theory of the firm (neoclassical model) with the stakeholder theory. Secondly, we present six additional business models and compare them with both the neoclassical and stakeholder approaches. In a second part of the paper we use a fuzzy Delphi methodology in order to collect qualitative information from a group of experts about those six additional business models. Findings: The stakeholder approach is a valuable explanatory tool to address how firms can generate a broader positive impact at the social level. Identifying the stakeholders that interact within the firm allows the firm’s managers to take into account their specific needs, which are usually not limited to profit maximization. Originality/value: Emerging business models can benefit from the stakeholder approach to integrate those needs due to an organizational structure focused on stakeholders’ interests.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509467
title: Cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of social cognitive scales related to adolescent dietary behaviors

description: Establishing valid and reliable methods for assessing social cognitive measures of dietary behaviors support the design and delivery of more effective interventions. The aims of this study were to culturally adapt social cognitive measures related to adolescent dietary behaviors and evaluate the reliability and factorial validity of these measures in Brazilian adolescents. The instrument was culturally adapted from an Australian questionnaire based on the Banduras' Social Cognitive Theory, and it included the following constructs: self-efficacy, intentions, situation, social support, behavioral strategies, and outcome expectations and expectancies. The questionnaire was administered in a two-week test-retest with 173 adolescents (M=15.3±1.53 years old). A confirmatory factor analysis was employed to examine model-fit for each scale using multiple indices including: chi-square, comparative-fit, goodness-of-fit, and root mean square error of approximation. Reliability properties were also examined. The reliability and factorial validity are appropriate, suggesting for each scale values between adequate to exact; internal consistency from acceptable to excellent (α=0.66 to 0.94); and rank order repeatability from adequate to strong (ICC=0.65–0.93). The Brazilian version showed appropriate internal consistency, factorial validity and test-retest reliability, and will be useful to assess social cognitive dietary behaviors among Brazilian adolescents.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517750.v1
title: Impacting Factors in the Gross Value of Production of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Pará

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this paper was to quantify and analyze the changes occurred, between the years 1998 to 2012, in the gross value of production of the black pepper in the State of Pará, as well as the changes in the factors of its variation: harvested area, crop yield and price. For the analysis, it was used the geometric rate of growth, the coefficient of variation and the “shift-share” model applied to the culture's data. Overall, the gross value of production increased in the studied period, passing through an initial period of decline, with recovery of growth in 2006. The harvested area and the selling price increased between the period of 1998 to 2012, while the crop yield decreased. The price showed greater oscillation among the studied factors and had the highest impact in the gross value of production. The productivity proved to be more stable. Increases in harvested area and especially in productivity were considered of interest so the culture of black pepper can grow in market value.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11965968.v1
title: New business models: Beyond the shareholder approach

description: Abstract Purpose: The first objective of this paper is to explain and compare new business models that are currently being successfully applied worldwide. The second objective is to carry out an empirical analysis to observe the perception of experts regarding these models, the differences between them, and their orientation toward the traditional theory of the firm or the stakeholder approach in some of the characteristic elements of the organizational structure of the firm. Design/methodology/approach: In a first step we conduct a literature review that compares the dominant theory of the firm (neoclassical model) with the stakeholder theory. Secondly, we present six additional business models and compare them with both the neoclassical and stakeholder approaches. In a second part of the paper we use a fuzzy Delphi methodology in order to collect qualitative information from a group of experts about those six additional business models. Findings: The stakeholder approach is a valuable explanatory tool to address how firms can generate a broader positive impact at the social level. Identifying the stakeholders that interact within the firm allows the firm’s managers to take into account their specific needs, which are usually not limited to profit maximization. Originality/value: Emerging business models can benefit from the stakeholder approach to integrate those needs due to an organizational structure focused on stakeholders’ interests.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509467.v1
title: Cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of social cognitive scales related to adolescent dietary behaviors

description: Establishing valid and reliable methods for assessing social cognitive measures of dietary behaviors support the design and delivery of more effective interventions. The aims of this study were to culturally adapt social cognitive measures related to adolescent dietary behaviors and evaluate the reliability and factorial validity of these measures in Brazilian adolescents. The instrument was culturally adapted from an Australian questionnaire based on the Banduras' Social Cognitive Theory, and it included the following constructs: self-efficacy, intentions, situation, social support, behavioral strategies, and outcome expectations and expectancies. The questionnaire was administered in a two-week test-retest with 173 adolescents (M=15.3±1.53 years old). A confirmatory factor analysis was employed to examine model-fit for each scale using multiple indices including: chi-square, comparative-fit, goodness-of-fit, and root mean square error of approximation. Reliability properties were also examined. The reliability and factorial validity are appropriate, suggesting for each scale values between adequate to exact; internal consistency from acceptable to excellent (α=0.66 to 0.94); and rank order repeatability from adequate to strong (ICC=0.65–0.93). The Brazilian version showed appropriate internal consistency, factorial validity and test-retest reliability, and will be useful to assess social cognitive dietary behaviors among Brazilian adolescents.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517759
title: Influences of Diameter and Wood Moisture on Quality of the Preservative Treatment

description: ABSTRACT Were evaluated the effects of moisture content and diametric class in industrial treatment quality of Corymbia torelliana and Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla fence posts. 108 fence posts were used, 36 treated and 18 non-treated, with 2.20m long and moisture content of 15 to 20%; 20 to 30%; and 30 to 40% and diameters of 8 to 10cm; 10 to 12cm; 12 to 14cm. For treatment, were used 2% active ingredients of CCA-C, initial and final vacuum 550 mmHg (30min), pressure of 11 kgf cm-2 (1h). The fence posts were evaluated by electric meter that was adequate to estimate the moisture. Satisfactory penetrations were obtained and the biggest retention was reached in fence posts with moisture of 15 to 20% (8.23 kg m-3), however, the moisture content of 30 to 40% was also suitable for the treatment of wood, getting values higher than 6.5 kg m-3.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517744
title: Production of EGP with Different PVAc Adhesives and Pressing Systems

description: ABSTRACT One of the reconstituted products of great importance, characterized as a high-value product, is edge glued panel, whose quality depends on factors inherent to the wood and the production process. In this context, the objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of bonding of EGP panels of Pinus taeda, produced with different PVAc adhesive formulations and pressing systems. A completely randomized design in a factorial arrangement was used (4×2) respectively for PVAc adhesive formulations (class D3) and cold pressing and high frequency. The quality of bonding was evaluated by the standards EN 204: 2001 and EN 205: 2002. The results showed no statistically significant difference from the interaction of adhesive formulations and pressing system, and none of the treatments reached the minimum requirement of EN 204:2001, however, the shear strength results are consistent with industrial results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517759.v1
title: Influences of Diameter and Wood Moisture on Quality of the Preservative Treatment

description: ABSTRACT Were evaluated the effects of moisture content and diametric class in industrial treatment quality of Corymbia torelliana and Eucalyptus grandis x Eucalyptus urophylla fence posts. 108 fence posts were used, 36 treated and 18 non-treated, with 2.20m long and moisture content of 15 to 20%; 20 to 30%; and 30 to 40% and diameters of 8 to 10cm; 10 to 12cm; 12 to 14cm. For treatment, were used 2% active ingredients of CCA-C, initial and final vacuum 550 mmHg (30min), pressure of 11 kgf cm-2 (1h). The fence posts were evaluated by electric meter that was adequate to estimate the moisture. Satisfactory penetrations were obtained and the biggest retention was reached in fence posts with moisture of 15 to 20% (8.23 kg m-3), however, the moisture content of 30 to 40% was also suitable for the treatment of wood, getting values higher than 6.5 kg m-3.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5670337.v1
title: Corrosivity Caused by Salt Solutions Employed in the Wood Dimensional Stability

description: ABSTRACT The study aimed to evaluate the corrosivity of salt solutions after and before the impregnation in the wood. Solutions with concentration of 5% of chloride of lithium, sodium carbonate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate and copper sulphate II had been kept during 6 hours, at 25; 45 and 100 °C, in contact with steel plates carbon samples of 1.25 × 0.1 × 7.5 cm (width × thickness × length), before and after its contact with wood samples of Corymbia torelliana and Eucalyptus cloeziana. There was no effect of the temperature in the corrosion of the pure solutions. After the contact with woods, corrosivity was incremented with copper II and zinc sulphate solutions. Copper II sulphate caused the biggest loss of mass in plates, and its contact with metallic surfaces is not recommended as wood treatment and drying chambers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5670337
title: Corrosivity Caused by Salt Solutions Employed in the Wood Dimensional Stability

description: ABSTRACT The study aimed to evaluate the corrosivity of salt solutions after and before the impregnation in the wood. Solutions with concentration of 5% of chloride of lithium, sodium carbonate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate and copper sulphate II had been kept during 6 hours, at 25; 45 and 100 °C, in contact with steel plates carbon samples of 1.25 × 0.1 × 7.5 cm (width × thickness × length), before and after its contact with wood samples of Corymbia torelliana and Eucalyptus cloeziana. There was no effect of the temperature in the corrosion of the pure solutions. After the contact with woods, corrosivity was incremented with copper II and zinc sulphate solutions. Copper II sulphate caused the biggest loss of mass in plates, and its contact with metallic surfaces is not recommended as wood treatment and drying chambers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5670340
title: Viability of Hydrogel in cerrado sensu stricto Revegetation with Native Species

description: ABSTRACT We determined the cost and effect of a water retention polymer (hydrogel) in reducing mortality of planted seedlings of six Cerrado forest species in the restoration of a degraded area in Planaltina county – Brazilian Federal District. We tested four treatments (hydrogel use and no hydrogel use in dry and rainy seasons) in a randomized block design, with four blocks and three replications per block. ANOVA and Tukey’s test revealed that hydrogel significantly reduced mortality in the dry season, and had no significant effect in the rainy season. Regarding the cost of dead seedlings replacement, the treatment without hydrogel was more expensive than the one with hydrogel in the dry season. Planting at the end of the dry season using hydrogel is a viable alternative in reducing mortality of seedlings via mitigation of water stress effects after transplantation, without significant additional cost to recovery programs of Cerrado degraded areas.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517744.v1
title: Production of EGP with Different PVAc Adhesives and Pressing Systems

description: ABSTRACT One of the reconstituted products of great importance, characterized as a high-value product, is edge glued panel, whose quality depends on factors inherent to the wood and the production process. In this context, the objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of bonding of EGP panels of Pinus taeda, produced with different PVAc adhesive formulations and pressing systems. A completely randomized design in a factorial arrangement was used (4×2) respectively for PVAc adhesive formulations (class D3) and cold pressing and high frequency. The quality of bonding was evaluated by the standards EN 204: 2001 and EN 205: 2002. The results showed no statistically significant difference from the interaction of adhesive formulations and pressing system, and none of the treatments reached the minimum requirement of EN 204:2001, however, the shear strength results are consistent with industrial results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5670340.v1
title: Viability of Hydrogel in cerrado sensu stricto Revegetation with Native Species

description: ABSTRACT We determined the cost and effect of a water retention polymer (hydrogel) in reducing mortality of planted seedlings of six Cerrado forest species in the restoration of a degraded area in Planaltina county – Brazilian Federal District. We tested four treatments (hydrogel use and no hydrogel use in dry and rainy seasons) in a randomized block design, with four blocks and three replications per block. ANOVA and Tukey’s test revealed that hydrogel significantly reduced mortality in the dry season, and had no significant effect in the rainy season. Regarding the cost of dead seedlings replacement, the treatment without hydrogel was more expensive than the one with hydrogel in the dry season. Planting at the end of the dry season using hydrogel is a viable alternative in reducing mortality of seedlings via mitigation of water stress effects after transplantation, without significant additional cost to recovery programs of Cerrado degraded areas.