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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390679
title: Bovine semen thermoresistance tests and their correlation with pregnancy rates after fixed-time artificial insemination

description: ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to determine whether or not there is a correlation between thermoresistance tests (TT) after semen thawing and pregnancy rate (PR) after fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI). Four different TT were performed on ten samples used for AI; a rapid test (RTT) (30min / 46°C) and three slow tests (STT): STT1 (60min/38°C), STT2 (180min/38°C), and STT3 (300min/38°C). Two hundred and fifteen multiparous crossbred cows were submitted to FTAI under the following protocol: on day zero (d0) the animals received a P4 device +EB; on d7 PGF2α; on d8 P4 was removed and eCG+EC were administered; IATF was performed on d10. Three gestational diagnoses (G D) were performed on d40, d70 and d120. The mean sperm motility (%) in RTT and STTs were 19.84±6.13, 28.55±10.48, 17.62±5.87 and 8.63±3.46, respectively, and TP in the three DG 61.86%, 57.67%, and 55.81%, respectively. Through Person test a significant negative correlation (P&lt; 0.05) was found between STT2 and PR at 60 days (r= -0.644) and between STT3 and all TPs (r= -0.774, -0.752, 0.748). It was concluded that TT parameters are not able to determine correlation between semen quality and TP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390685
title: Spatial relationship between the hoof capsule and the distal phalanx in adult Campolina mares with and without obesity

description: ABSTRACT In a recent study with young females (up to 5 years old) of the Campolina breed, there were discrete indications of alterations in the digit, apparently associated to the increase in adiposity. With the hypothesis that this association is more evident in horses in the upper age group, the objective was to study Campolina adult mares (above 5 years) with and without obesity, evaluating radiographically the spatial relationship between the horn and distal phalanx. Eighteen mares between six and fourteen years and with a body score of 5 to 7/9 (Control Group) and 8 to 9 (Obeso Group) were used. Adiposity and radiographic measurements from the forelimbs were analyzed. Comparisons were made between groups and adiposity variables were correlated with hoof variables. The sinking distance of the distal phalanx was about 20% higher in obese mares (12.3±2.5 versus 10.2±2.2mm). This parameter also correlated (P&lt; 0.01) with several adiposity parameters, with emphasis on body score condition (r= 0.47) and neck circumference at 75% (r= 0.42). In conclusion, Campolina mares with obesity have obvious alterations in the spatial relation between the corneal and the distal phalanx, which get intense according to increases in age and adiposity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390691.v1
title: Spatial analysis of cases of Tuberculosis with Mental Disorders in São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the spatial distribution of Tuberculosis cases with Mental Disorders, identifying factors that determine its occurrence. Method: Ecological study, conducted in the municipalities of São Paulo State. Secondary data were used, with the incidence of Tuberculosis and Mental Disorders as dependent variables in the years 2012 to 2015 and independent variables, socioeconomic, health and income transfer data. The Geographically Weighted Regression was applied in this study. Results: It was observed a distinct distribution between cases of Tuberculosis and Mental Disorders in the municipalities of São Paulo State. Among the explanatory factors, the Primary Care Coverage, population of freedom and income inequality were spatially associated with Mental Illness (R2= 0.12); Alcoholism (R2= 0.12) Illicit Drugs (R2= 0.50) and Smoking (R2= 0.50). Conclusion / Final considerations: The study advances in knowledge by evidencing the spatial distribution of cases of Tuberculosis and Mental Disorders, evidencing the determining factors for its occurrence in São Paulo State.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390679.v1
title: Bovine semen thermoresistance tests and their correlation with pregnancy rates after fixed-time artificial insemination

description: ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to determine whether or not there is a correlation between thermoresistance tests (TT) after semen thawing and pregnancy rate (PR) after fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI). Four different TT were performed on ten samples used for AI; a rapid test (RTT) (30min / 46°C) and three slow tests (STT): STT1 (60min/38°C), STT2 (180min/38°C), and STT3 (300min/38°C). Two hundred and fifteen multiparous crossbred cows were submitted to FTAI under the following protocol: on day zero (d0) the animals received a P4 device +EB; on d7 PGF2α; on d8 P4 was removed and eCG+EC were administered; IATF was performed on d10. Three gestational diagnoses (G D) were performed on d40, d70 and d120. The mean sperm motility (%) in RTT and STTs were 19.84±6.13, 28.55±10.48, 17.62±5.87 and 8.63±3.46, respectively, and TP in the three DG 61.86%, 57.67%, and 55.81%, respectively. Through Person test a significant negative correlation (P&lt; 0.05) was found between STT2 and PR at 60 days (r= -0.644) and between STT3 and all TPs (r= -0.774, -0.752, 0.748). It was concluded that TT parameters are not able to determine correlation between semen quality and TP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390688.v1
title: AIDS trend in the group of 50-year-old people and more in the previous and subsequent period to the introduction of medicines for erectile dysfunction: Brazil, 1990 to 2003

description: Abstract Objective Describe the behavior of the incidence of Aids in the group of 50-year-old people and more, in Brazil and its macro-regions, from 1990 to 2003, analyzing the previous and subsequent moment of introduction of medicines for erectile dysfunction in the country, in 1998. Methods An ecological study was carried out, along with a space-time analysis of the notified cases of Aids in this group of people. Models of linear regression, adjusted to the time series of Aids cases whose diagnoses date from 1990 to 1997, provided the taxes of annual average variation, as well as the expected values, so making it possible to compare incidence taxes observed and estimated from 1998 to 2003. Results 25,223 cases of Aids in the group of 50-year-old people and more had been analyzed, being the majority (84%) in the Southeast and South regions. Those regions also presented the greatest taxes of annual average variation to the year of 1997 (1.002 and 0.906, respectively), followed by the Middle-West (0.570), North (0.441) and Northeast (0.254); Brazil showed a tax of 0.588. After 1998, the comparison of the taxes accumulated from 1998 to 2003 revealed the expected higher trends than the ones observed in all regions, except for the Northeast. Conclusion The trend of growth of Aids in the 50-year-old people and more group presented greater taxes of growth from 1990 to 1997, and this growth remained in the period subsequent to the introduction of medicines for erectile dysfunction, but more slowly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390670
title: TITANYL SULPHATE, AN INORGANIC POLYMER: STRUCTURAL STUDIES AND VIBRATIONAL ASSIGNMENT

description: In this work, anhydrous titanyl sulfate (TiOSO4) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses and vibrational spectroscopy by the first time. In order to verify the stability of the crystallographic structure reported in the literature, an optimization calculation of the unit cell geometry was done with the CRYSTAL17 software, and the agreement with the experimental results was very good. Raman, infrared and far infrared spectra were obtained, the bands having been tentatively assigned, based on literature data for similar systems. Essentially, the spectra exhibit the vibrational modes of the sulfate anion splitted by the low local symmetry along with the bands of the TiO6 skeleton. The Raman spectra shows two intense bands, tentatively assigned to Ti-O modes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390673
title: Scientometrics on interventions used for adherence of hypertension and diabetes therapies

description: ABSTRACT Objective To identify interventions aimed to improve adherence to medical and non-medical antihypertensive and antidiabetic therapy. Methods Scientometric study conducted in February and March 2018, based on data collected on PubMed ® and SciELO databases, using the following search terms: “interventions to improve adherence to diabetes therapy”, “interventions to improve adherence to hypertension therapy” and “interventions to improve adherence to therapy for hypertension and diabetes”. Results A total of 95 articles were selected. Scientific production increased as of 2009, with a higher number of studies published between 2015 and 2017. Most interventions described in literature were aimed at diabetic patients (46.31%). Face-to-face interventions were more common (46.31%), followed by telephone-based (31.58%) and digital (26.31%) interventions. North America stood out as the continent with the highest number of publications (68.42%), followed by Europe (14.74%). Most studies (63.16%) were based on a single type of intervention. Conclusion Traditional intervention methods were more widely used to promote adherence to antihypertensive and antidiabetic therapy; digital technology emerged as a trend in interventions aimed to improve hypertension and diabetes-related health behaviors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390667
title: Reliability-based calibration of Brazilian structural design codes used in the design of concrete structures

description: Abstract This paper presents a reliability-based calibration of partial safety factors for Brazilian codes used in the design of concrete structures. The work is based on reliability theory, which allows an explicit representation of the uncertainties involved in terms of resistances and loads. Regarding the resistances, this study considers beams with concrete of five classes (C20, C30, C40, C50 and C60), three ratios between base and effective depth (0.25, 0.50 and 0.75), three longitudinal reinforcement ratios (ρmin, 0.5% and ρmax) and three transverse reinforcement ratios ( A s s m i n, 5 . A s s m i n and A s s m a x). In terms of loads, this work considers seven ratios between live loads and permanent loads (qn/gn), and seven ratios between wind loads and permanent loads (wn/gn). The study also adopts a single value for the target reliability index (βtarget = 3.0). Results show that the optimized set of partial safety factors leads to more uniform reliability for different design situations and load combinations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390673.v1
title: Scientometrics on interventions used for adherence of hypertension and diabetes therapies

description: ABSTRACT Objective To identify interventions aimed to improve adherence to medical and non-medical antihypertensive and antidiabetic therapy. Methods Scientometric study conducted in February and March 2018, based on data collected on PubMed ® and SciELO databases, using the following search terms: “interventions to improve adherence to diabetes therapy”, “interventions to improve adherence to hypertension therapy” and “interventions to improve adherence to therapy for hypertension and diabetes”. Results A total of 95 articles were selected. Scientific production increased as of 2009, with a higher number of studies published between 2015 and 2017. Most interventions described in literature were aimed at diabetic patients (46.31%). Face-to-face interventions were more common (46.31%), followed by telephone-based (31.58%) and digital (26.31%) interventions. North America stood out as the continent with the highest number of publications (68.42%), followed by Europe (14.74%). Most studies (63.16%) were based on a single type of intervention. Conclusion Traditional intervention methods were more widely used to promote adherence to antihypertensive and antidiabetic therapy; digital technology emerged as a trend in interventions aimed to improve hypertension and diabetes-related health behaviors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390670.v1
title: TITANYL SULPHATE, AN INORGANIC POLYMER: STRUCTURAL STUDIES AND VIBRATIONAL ASSIGNMENT

description: In this work, anhydrous titanyl sulfate (TiOSO4) was synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses and vibrational spectroscopy by the first time. In order to verify the stability of the crystallographic structure reported in the literature, an optimization calculation of the unit cell geometry was done with the CRYSTAL17 software, and the agreement with the experimental results was very good. Raman, infrared and far infrared spectra were obtained, the bands having been tentatively assigned, based on literature data for similar systems. Essentially, the spectra exhibit the vibrational modes of the sulfate anion splitted by the low local symmetry along with the bands of the TiO6 skeleton. The Raman spectra shows two intense bands, tentatively assigned to Ti-O modes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390685.v1
title: Spatial relationship between the hoof capsule and the distal phalanx in adult Campolina mares with and without obesity

description: ABSTRACT In a recent study with young females (up to 5 years old) of the Campolina breed, there were discrete indications of alterations in the digit, apparently associated to the increase in adiposity. With the hypothesis that this association is more evident in horses in the upper age group, the objective was to study Campolina adult mares (above 5 years) with and without obesity, evaluating radiographically the spatial relationship between the horn and distal phalanx. Eighteen mares between six and fourteen years and with a body score of 5 to 7/9 (Control Group) and 8 to 9 (Obeso Group) were used. Adiposity and radiographic measurements from the forelimbs were analyzed. Comparisons were made between groups and adiposity variables were correlated with hoof variables. The sinking distance of the distal phalanx was about 20% higher in obese mares (12.3±2.5 versus 10.2±2.2mm). This parameter also correlated (P&lt; 0.01) with several adiposity parameters, with emphasis on body score condition (r= 0.47) and neck circumference at 75% (r= 0.42). In conclusion, Campolina mares with obesity have obvious alterations in the spatial relation between the corneal and the distal phalanx, which get intense according to increases in age and adiposity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390661
title: Quality of olive oils from southeastern Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize the volatile composition and sensory characteristics of virgin olive oils (VOOs) from eight olive cultivars grown in the southeast region of Brazil. The volatiles were extracted by Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) and analyzed by Gas Chromatography coupled to MassSpectrometry (GC-MS). The dominant sensory attributes were determined by Temporal Dominance of Sensations (TDS). C5 and C6 alcohols and C6 aldehydes were the most abundant volatiles in the investigated VOOs. E-2-hexenal was among the majorityof volatiles in all investigated olive oils, mainly in VOOs fromcultivars Arbequina, Arbosana and Grappolo 541, in which it had the most of their chromatographic area (about 60-80%). VOOs from cultivars Maria da Fé, Mission, Arbosana and Arbequina were characterized by the dominance of pungency sensation, as well as Frantoio regarding to bitter. Grappolo yielded an olive oil withpredominance of bitter, and a blended VOO (Grappolo 541 and Arbequina) had predominance of green leaf. VOO from Ascolano cultivar had dominance of fruity and pungency. Overall, pungent was the main dominant sensation in most of the investigated VOOs, which can be related to C5 and C6 volatiles.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390667.v1
title: Reliability-based calibration of Brazilian structural design codes used in the design of concrete structures

description: Abstract This paper presents a reliability-based calibration of partial safety factors for Brazilian codes used in the design of concrete structures. The work is based on reliability theory, which allows an explicit representation of the uncertainties involved in terms of resistances and loads. Regarding the resistances, this study considers beams with concrete of five classes (C20, C30, C40, C50 and C60), three ratios between base and effective depth (0.25, 0.50 and 0.75), three longitudinal reinforcement ratios (ρmin, 0.5% and ρmax) and three transverse reinforcement ratios ( A s s m i n, 5 . A s s m i n and A s s m a x). In terms of loads, this work considers seven ratios between live loads and permanent loads (qn/gn), and seven ratios between wind loads and permanent loads (wn/gn). The study also adopts a single value for the target reliability index (βtarget = 3.0). Results show that the optimized set of partial safety factors leads to more uniform reliability for different design situations and load combinations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390649
title: Trueperella pyogenes as an abortion cause in a cow - case report

description: ABSTRACT Trueperella pyogenes is an opportunistic bacterium associated with mastitis, metritis and occasional abortion in bovines. Here we report an uncommon case of abortion by T. pyogenes in a cow. An aborted female Brahman bovine fetus, at 8 months of gestational age was submitted for anatomopathological examination and complementary diagnostic tests. Macroscopic findings at necropsy included large amounts of free serum-blood fluid and moderate fibrin deposition covering both the visceral pleura and pericardial sack. The lungs were diffusely reddened and markedly consolidated, showing widespread smaller than 1cm, hard, white nodules. Necrosuppurative pneumonia, fibrinopurulent pleuritis, and purulent placentitis were the main histopathologic alterations observed. Trueperella pyogenes was isolated from liver, lungs, abomasa contents and placental samples. All tissue samples were PCR-negative for Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). Although T. pyogenes is often involved in suppurative bronchopneumonia and abscesses formation, macro and microscopic lesions in the present report were compatible with those commonly attributed to Brucella abortus fetal infections. Trueperella pyogenes is an important bovine pathogen with a neglected zoonotic potential being responsible for infections that can mimic other diseases’ typical presentations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390652
title: Nutritional status of rice plants supplied with silicon in response to Pyricularia oryzae infection

description: ABSTRACT Considering the importance of silicon (Si) to increase rice resistance to blast, this study investigated the nutritional status of rice plants supplied with this element in response to Pyricularia oryzae infection. Plants were grown in nutrient solutions containing 0 and 2 mmol·L-1 of Si (referred to -Si and +Si plants, respectively). The area under blast progress curve decreased for +Si plants due to a significant increase of 714% on the foliar Si concentration in contrast to -Si plants. For +Si plants, the foliar N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, and B concentrations were significantly lower in comparison to -Si plants. On infected plants, the foliar N, K, and Cu concentrations were significantly lower in comparison to noninfected ones. The foliar Zn, Fe, and Mn concentrations were significantly lower for -Si inoculated plants in comparison to -Si noninoculated ones. The foliar Mn and S concentrations were significantly lower for +Si inoculated plants in comparison to +Si noninoculated ones. The foliar Fe concentration was significantly lower for +Si inoculated plants in comparison to +Si noninoculated ones. Foliar Zn and Mn concentrations were significantly lower for +Si plants in comparison to -Si plants regardless of their inoculation with P. oryzae. Foliar Fe and S concentrations were significantly lower for +Si plants in comparison to -Si plants, respectively, for noninoculated and inoculated plants. Taken together, Si stood for itself in reducing blast symptoms without the need of high foliar concentrations of either macro or micronutrients that could affect plantgrowth.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390655
title: CHEMICAL ASPECTS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF SOME TYPES OF EFFLORESCENCE IN CULTURAL ASSETS

description: The preservation of Cultural Heritage is undoubtedly important for the society, and Conservation Science must dedicate itself to attempts to minimize the inherent processes of degradation to which cultural assets are susceptible. In this context, the evaluation of the chemical aspects of the composition of the objects and their relation with the environment where they are located are essential for the understanding of the decay signs observed, supporting the establishment of effective conservation strategies. These characteristics are demonstrated here by vibrational spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and microbiological analysis of efflorescences observed in two types of paintings: a tempera on canvas painting ("Barco com bandeirinhas e pássaros", Alfredo Volpi, 1955) and an oil mural painting of the Throne Room of the National Palace of Mafra (18th-19th century, Mafra, Portugal). The challenges involved in the investigation of the efflorescences are demonstrated in both cases, suggesting the occurrence of degradation processes of different origins: in Alfredo Volpi's tempera on canvas painting, the migration of substances from the preparation layer to the surface of the pictorial layer and microbiological colonization; and in the mural painting the migration of calcium salts from the constituent materials of plaster and of neoformation, besides associated microbiological colonization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390658
title: Extracellular vesicles isolated from Trypanosoma cruzi affect early parasite migration in the gut of Rhodnius prolixus but not in Triatoma infestans

description: The protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi has the ability to spontaneously secrete extracellular vesicles (EVs). In this paper, T. cruzi EVs derived from epimastigote forms were evaluated during interaction with triatomine bugs Rhodnius prolixus and Triatoma infestans. T. cruzi EVs were purified and artificially offered to the insects prior to infection with epimastigote forms. No effect of EVs was detected in the parasite counts in the guts of both vectors after 49-50 days. On the other hand, pre-feeding with EVs delayed parasite migration to rectum only in the gut in R. prolixus after 21-22 days. Those data suggest a possible role of T. cruzi EVs during the earlier events of infection in the invertebrate host.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11390661.v1
title: Quality of olive oils from southeastern Brazil

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize the volatile composition and sensory characteristics of virgin olive oils (VOOs) from eight olive cultivars grown in the southeast region of Brazil. The volatiles were extracted by Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) and analyzed by Gas Chromatography coupled to MassSpectrometry (GC-MS). The dominant sensory attributes were determined by Temporal Dominance of Sensations (TDS). C5 and C6 alcohols and C6 aldehydes were the most abundant volatiles in the investigated VOOs. E-2-hexenal was among the majorityof volatiles in all investigated olive oils, mainly in VOOs fromcultivars Arbequina, Arbosana and Grappolo 541, in which it had the most of their chromatographic area (about 60-80%). VOOs from cultivars Maria da Fé, Mission, Arbosana and Arbequina were characterized by the dominance of pungency sensation, as well as Frantoio regarding to bitter. Grappolo yielded an olive oil withpredominance of bitter, and a blended VOO (Grappolo 541 and Arbequina) had predominance of green leaf. VOO from Ascolano cultivar had dominance of fruity and pungency. Overall, pungent was the main dominant sensation in most of the investigated VOOs, which can be related to C5 and C6 volatiles.