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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739439.v1
title: Nitrification of yellow waters in bed percolating of sand

description: ABSTRACT Ecological sanitation awares about the importance of a more efficient water reuse and the use of decentralized wastewater treatment systems. This paper describes the results of yellow waters’ nitrification in a biological reactor made up of simple materials, like sand as support material, aiming to make this liquid waste available for the use of mineralized nitrogen in sustainable agriculture. The experimental system was monitored through pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), total alkalinity (ALK), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), ammonia nitrogen (AN), nitrite (NO- 2) and nitrate (NO- 3). The system showed good removal of organic matter and excellent conversion of nitrogen to nitrite and nitrate, with efficiency of transformation of TKN to nitrate of about 93%.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739427
title: Review: deformation and optimisation crashworthiness method for foam filled structures

description: Abstract In this paper, we give overview of deformation modes for the uniform foam filled thin-walled structure such as circular tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, tapered tubes, hat tubes and cone tubes. Foam material is used as a reinforcing material on a thin wall tube which has potential as being a good energy absorber. This is evident from many of the studies undertaken on the crashworthiness performance and energy ab-sorption of the thin wall tube. Also, this paper presents a review of the current state of the art in computa-tional optimization methods applied to foam filled structures, offering a clear vision of the latest research advances in this field.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739424
title: Fine-tuning multilevel modeling of risk factors associated with nonsurgical periodontal treatment outcome

description: Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the influence of known risk factors on nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) response using a pocket depth fine-tuning multilevel linear model (MLM). Overall, 37 patients (24 males and 13 females) with moderate-to-severe chronic periodontitis underwent NSPT. Follow-up visits at 3, 6, and 12 months included measurements of several clinical periodontal parameters. Data were sourced from a previously reported database. In a total of 1416 initially affected sites (baseline PD ≥ 4 mm) on 536 teeth, probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) reductions after NSPT were evaluated against known risk factors at 3 hierarchical levels (patient, tooth, and site). For each post-treatment follow-up, the variance component models fitted to evaluate the 3-level variance of PD and CAL decrease revealed that all levels contributed significantly to the overall variance (p &lt; 0.001). Patients who underwent NSPT and were continually monitored had curative results. All 3 hierarchical levels included risk factors influencing the degree of PD and CAL reduction. Specifically, the type of tooth, surfaces involved, and tooth mobility site-level risk factors had the strongest impact on these reductions and were highly relevant for the success of NSPT.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739436.v1
title: Internal configuration of maxillary molars in a subpopulation of Brazil’s Northeast region: A CBCT analysis

description: Abstract The present study aimed to evaluate the internal configuration of the maxillary molars of a population from the Northeast region of Brazil. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) exams from 512 patients (1501 teeth) were evaluated regarding the anatomical configuration of the root canal system, according to Vertucci’s classification. The images were obtained using a Prexion 3D scanner operating at 90 kVp and 4 mA. The voxel size was 0.125 mm and the cut thickness was 1 mm. The images were then analyzed in the Prexion 3D Viewer software. The data were analyzed statistically by Pearson’s chi-square test, with 5% of significance. The first and second molars presented three roots in 99.14% and 87.27% of the cases, respectively. In relation to the number of canals, the first and second molars had a significantly higher frequency of three and four root canals respectively, presenting a higher prevalence of types I and II (p &lt; 0.001). The second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) was observed in 48.21% and 22.72% of the first and second molars, respectively (p &lt; 0.001). The identification of the MB2 canal was greater in young and adult patients (p &lt; 0.001), presenting a higher prevalence in male patients (p &lt; 0.001). The internal configuration of the MB root was influenced by gender and by age, presenting a higher prevalence of the MB2 in male patients younger than 50 years of age.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739427.v1
title: Review: deformation and optimisation crashworthiness method for foam filled structures

description: Abstract In this paper, we give overview of deformation modes for the uniform foam filled thin-walled structure such as circular tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, tapered tubes, hat tubes and cone tubes. Foam material is used as a reinforcing material on a thin wall tube which has potential as being a good energy absorber. This is evident from many of the studies undertaken on the crashworthiness performance and energy ab-sorption of the thin wall tube. Also, this paper presents a review of the current state of the art in computa-tional optimization methods applied to foam filled structures, offering a clear vision of the latest research advances in this field.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739433.v1
title: Quality of life in families with children with moderate intellectual disability

description: ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the family quality of life (FQoL) among Brazilian families who have children with moderate intellectual disability (ID). Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with 50 families who have children with moderate DI from São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected by questionnaires including sociodemographic information, Barthel and Lawton & Brody functional indexes, and the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale. Results The domains “family interaction” (r = 0.870; p &lt; 0.001) and “parenting” (r = 0.845; p &lt; 0.001) were more strongly correlated with the total FQoL. There were no differences in the distribution of FQoL according to the sociodemographic variables investigated. A moderate (r = 0.326) and significant (p = 0.021) correlation was observed between the Lawton and Brody functional index and the FQoL. The adjusted linear regression model explained 10.6% of the variability found in the FQoL (p = 0.021) and showed that the increase of one point in the Lawton and Brody index represented an increase of 0.092 in the FQoL. Conclusion The FQoL of the families investigated is below other international samples. Clinical actions that strengthen dialogue and family cohesion, and the construction of an individualized therapeutic plan can be effective ways to help these families.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739424.v1
title: Fine-tuning multilevel modeling of risk factors associated with nonsurgical periodontal treatment outcome

description: Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the influence of known risk factors on nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) response using a pocket depth fine-tuning multilevel linear model (MLM). Overall, 37 patients (24 males and 13 females) with moderate-to-severe chronic periodontitis underwent NSPT. Follow-up visits at 3, 6, and 12 months included measurements of several clinical periodontal parameters. Data were sourced from a previously reported database. In a total of 1416 initially affected sites (baseline PD ≥ 4 mm) on 536 teeth, probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) reductions after NSPT were evaluated against known risk factors at 3 hierarchical levels (patient, tooth, and site). For each post-treatment follow-up, the variance component models fitted to evaluate the 3-level variance of PD and CAL decrease revealed that all levels contributed significantly to the overall variance (p &lt; 0.001). Patients who underwent NSPT and were continually monitored had curative results. All 3 hierarchical levels included risk factors influencing the degree of PD and CAL reduction. Specifically, the type of tooth, surfaces involved, and tooth mobility site-level risk factors had the strongest impact on these reductions and were highly relevant for the success of NSPT.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739409
title: BINARY CO-CULTURE SELECTION FROM MARINE-DERIVED MICROORGANISMS FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRODUCTION OF SPECIALIZED METABOLITES

description: Nowadays the discovery of new compounds from microorganisms has substantially decreased. Genomic studies have shown that certain genes are not expressed under standard laboratory conditions. In order to overcome this problem, several methods including microorganism co-culture have been developed. The aim of this work was to select binary co-cultures of marine-derived microorganisms to pursue further chemical studies. From 15 microorganisms, 151 interactions assays in solid media were performed using two different methodologies: distance assays and contact assays that allowed to distinguish between interactions due to diffusible compounds or due to cell-cell contact. For distance assays, the metabolic production changes were evaluated using 3 zones: two corresponding to each microorganism colony, and a third zone corresponding to the interaction zone. This division zone strategy allowed to assess the diffusion compounds gradient, and to suggest the producer microorganism of the induced compounds. The metabolic production of the co-cultures was evaluated using HPLC-DAD and NMR. Seven co-cultures were identified to be able to induce changes in the metabolic production. Remarkably, the co-culture between the fungus Purpureocillium sp. PNM-67 and the bacteria Rhodococcus sp. RKHC-26 or Gordonia sp. PNM-25 induce production of a red dye in the fungus. These are the first successful examples of interaction between a fungus and a mycolic acid-containing bacteria.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739406
title: Calculation of CO2 emission derived from land-use change from soybean production at Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT One of the environmental impacts that presents great concern nowadays, the green-house gases (GHG) emissions affect decision-making from both government and private sector. Within this concern is the soybean biodiesel production growing that takes place in Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul State, this last one of main producers of soybean. Based on this, GHG emissions accounting from soybean cultivation and their potential environmental impacts depend on an inventory performing that presents a reality as close as possible in relation to Rio Grande do Sul State. Thus, this work aimed to trace how the soybean cultivation has developed for 20 years at Rio Grande do Sul State (between 1992 and 2013). During this research, a soybean growing, mainly on temporary croplands, that results in a different accounting in relation to current inventories that show soybean cultivation moving forward on forests areas was found. In this case, it was verified that this work, following The Intergovernmntal Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) methodology, the land use change (LUC) occurred in only 15.4% of the area, where soybean cultivation moved forward for 20 years. Finally, this work suggests future discussion for methodologies that encompass soybean cultivation advanced over wetland areas according to what is pointed out in this study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739418
title: Effect of Welding Heat Input on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Friction Stir-Welded Copper/Brass Lap Joint

description: Dissimilar lap welded joints of copper and brass metals were fabricated by friction stir welding (FSW) method at various welding heat inputs. The effect of welding heat inputs on the microstructure and mechanical properties of overlap welded joints at at two different join configurations (i.e. Advancing side and Retreating side joint configurations) was investigated. In both joint configurations, copper and brass plates are located on the top and bottom plates, respectively. Tensile-shear and vicker's microhardness tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties of dissimilar lap welded joint. In order to analysis of microstructure and fracture surface of lap welded joints, optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used. The ontained results showed that the weld surface of samples was appeared without groove defects, low superfluous flash and oxidation, when the welding heat input is increased. Onion ring pattern characterized by the stack of copper and brass metals is identified in the weld nugget zone (WNZ) where metal flow structures can be observed. With decreasing welding heat input, tensile-shear strength increased at both joint configurations. The highest hardness was exhibited in the WNZ with increasing welding heat input in both joint configurations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739403
title: Diversity of Odonata (Insecta) in Seasonal Deciduous Forest fragments in southern Brazil (state of Rio Grande do Sul), with a new record for the state and comments on the seasonal distribution of the species

description: Abstract: We present an Odonata (Insecta) check list of species occurring in a fragment of the Seasonal Deciduous Forest (Atlantic Forest biome) from the central region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), southern Brazil, along with a list of the odonate species recorded in this phytoecological region for the state. In addition, we provide comments on the seasonal distribution of the species occurring in the study area. Two streams and seven farm ponds located in the middle course of the Jacuí River basin were surveyed between December 2007 and February 2009. Overall, we recorded 49 species from 21 genera and six families. Argia serva Hagen in Selys, 1865 (Coenagrionidade) had its first occurrence record mentioned for the state, elevating to 183 the total number of Odonata species occurring in Rio Grande do Sul. The number of species recorded in the study area corresponds to ~26% of the known Odonata diversity in RS. Libellulidae was the most species-rich family (22 species, ~45% of the total), followed by Coenagrionidae (18 species, 37% of the total). The checklist for the Seasonal Deciduous Forest in RS indicated the occurrence of 83 species of Odonata in this phytoecological region (~45% of the known odonate species in the state). This elevated diversity could be related to the density of the vegetation structure. In the study area, 20 species were found in streams, and 45 in farm ponds. Species occurrence showed marked seasonal patterns in the study area, with 88% of the species recorded from summer to autumn, and no species detected in streams in the winter. Moreover, 70% of the species were recorded in either one or two seasons in farm ponds, while 65% occurred solely in one season in streams. This result indicates that the life cycle of Odonata in southern Brazil is strongly influenced by seasonal patterns in temperature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739409.v1
title: BINARY CO-CULTURE SELECTION FROM MARINE-DERIVED MICROORGANISMS FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRODUCTION OF SPECIALIZED METABOLITES

description: Nowadays the discovery of new compounds from microorganisms has substantially decreased. Genomic studies have shown that certain genes are not expressed under standard laboratory conditions. In order to overcome this problem, several methods including microorganism co-culture have been developed. The aim of this work was to select binary co-cultures of marine-derived microorganisms to pursue further chemical studies. From 15 microorganisms, 151 interactions assays in solid media were performed using two different methodologies: distance assays and contact assays that allowed to distinguish between interactions due to diffusible compounds or due to cell-cell contact. For distance assays, the metabolic production changes were evaluated using 3 zones: two corresponding to each microorganism colony, and a third zone corresponding to the interaction zone. This division zone strategy allowed to assess the diffusion compounds gradient, and to suggest the producer microorganism of the induced compounds. The metabolic production of the co-cultures was evaluated using HPLC-DAD and NMR. Seven co-cultures were identified to be able to induce changes in the metabolic production. Remarkably, the co-culture between the fungus Purpureocillium sp. PNM-67 and the bacteria Rhodococcus sp. RKHC-26 or Gordonia sp. PNM-25 induce production of a red dye in the fungus. These are the first successful examples of interaction between a fungus and a mycolic acid-containing bacteria.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739418.v1
title: Effect of Welding Heat Input on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Friction Stir-Welded Copper/Brass Lap Joint

description: Dissimilar lap welded joints of copper and brass metals were fabricated by friction stir welding (FSW) method at various welding heat inputs. The effect of welding heat inputs on the microstructure and mechanical properties of overlap welded joints at at two different join configurations (i.e. Advancing side and Retreating side joint configurations) was investigated. In both joint configurations, copper and brass plates are located on the top and bottom plates, respectively. Tensile-shear and vicker's microhardness tests were conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties of dissimilar lap welded joint. In order to analysis of microstructure and fracture surface of lap welded joints, optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used. The ontained results showed that the weld surface of samples was appeared without groove defects, low superfluous flash and oxidation, when the welding heat input is increased. Onion ring pattern characterized by the stack of copper and brass metals is identified in the weld nugget zone (WNZ) where metal flow structures can be observed. With decreasing welding heat input, tensile-shear strength increased at both joint configurations. The highest hardness was exhibited in the WNZ with increasing welding heat input in both joint configurations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739400
title: Evaluation of a membrane system’s operational parameters for oily effluent treatment

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to discuss the main control parameters of a microfiltration membranes system for oil removal from effluent on experimental bases. The experiments were conducted by using synthetic effluent with oil droplets diameter ranging from 4 to 8 microns. The membranes used were hollow fiber-type which were assembled in a submerged module. The following parameters were tested: Oil and grease concentration in the feed stream (O&Gf ) of 100 and 200 mg.L-1, Water recovery rates (WRR) of 0.75 and 0.90, and Transmembrane pressure (TMP) of -0.20 and -0.30 bar. The results showed that the membranes produced a permeate with a good quality to the point of enabling their reuse in several industrial activities. It was also observed that the elevation of O&Gf and WRR increase the flux decline over time and that the increase of TMP increases the flow value in time of 6 hours.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739403.v1
title: Diversity of Odonata (Insecta) in Seasonal Deciduous Forest fragments in southern Brazil (state of Rio Grande do Sul), with a new record for the state and comments on the seasonal distribution of the species

description: Abstract: We present an Odonata (Insecta) check list of species occurring in a fragment of the Seasonal Deciduous Forest (Atlantic Forest biome) from the central region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), southern Brazil, along with a list of the odonate species recorded in this phytoecological region for the state. In addition, we provide comments on the seasonal distribution of the species occurring in the study area. Two streams and seven farm ponds located in the middle course of the Jacuí River basin were surveyed between December 2007 and February 2009. Overall, we recorded 49 species from 21 genera and six families. Argia serva Hagen in Selys, 1865 (Coenagrionidade) had its first occurrence record mentioned for the state, elevating to 183 the total number of Odonata species occurring in Rio Grande do Sul. The number of species recorded in the study area corresponds to ~26% of the known Odonata diversity in RS. Libellulidae was the most species-rich family (22 species, ~45% of the total), followed by Coenagrionidae (18 species, 37% of the total). The checklist for the Seasonal Deciduous Forest in RS indicated the occurrence of 83 species of Odonata in this phytoecological region (~45% of the known odonate species in the state). This elevated diversity could be related to the density of the vegetation structure. In the study area, 20 species were found in streams, and 45 in farm ponds. Species occurrence showed marked seasonal patterns in the study area, with 88% of the species recorded from summer to autumn, and no species detected in streams in the winter. Moreover, 70% of the species were recorded in either one or two seasons in farm ponds, while 65% occurred solely in one season in streams. This result indicates that the life cycle of Odonata in southern Brazil is strongly influenced by seasonal patterns in temperature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739406.v1
title: Calculation of CO2 emission derived from land-use change from soybean production at Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT One of the environmental impacts that presents great concern nowadays, the green-house gases (GHG) emissions affect decision-making from both government and private sector. Within this concern is the soybean biodiesel production growing that takes place in Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul State, this last one of main producers of soybean. Based on this, GHG emissions accounting from soybean cultivation and their potential environmental impacts depend on an inventory performing that presents a reality as close as possible in relation to Rio Grande do Sul State. Thus, this work aimed to trace how the soybean cultivation has developed for 20 years at Rio Grande do Sul State (between 1992 and 2013). During this research, a soybean growing, mainly on temporary croplands, that results in a different accounting in relation to current inventories that show soybean cultivation moving forward on forests areas was found. In this case, it was verified that this work, following The Intergovernmntal Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) methodology, the land use change (LUC) occurred in only 15.4% of the area, where soybean cultivation moved forward for 20 years. Finally, this work suggests future discussion for methodologies that encompass soybean cultivation advanced over wetland areas according to what is pointed out in this study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739400.v1
title: Evaluation of a membrane system’s operational parameters for oily effluent treatment

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to discuss the main control parameters of a microfiltration membranes system for oil removal from effluent on experimental bases. The experiments were conducted by using synthetic effluent with oil droplets diameter ranging from 4 to 8 microns. The membranes used were hollow fiber-type which were assembled in a submerged module. The following parameters were tested: Oil and grease concentration in the feed stream (O&Gf ) of 100 and 200 mg.L-1, Water recovery rates (WRR) of 0.75 and 0.90, and Transmembrane pressure (TMP) of -0.20 and -0.30 bar. The results showed that the membranes produced a permeate with a good quality to the point of enabling their reuse in several industrial activities. It was also observed that the elevation of O&Gf and WRR increase the flux decline over time and that the increase of TMP increases the flow value in time of 6 hours.