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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899846.v1
title: Seroprevalence of Zika virus among blood donors before the epidemic in Barranquilla, Colombia, 2015-2016.

description: Abstract: The first cases of Zika virus infection in Colombia were reported and confirmed in October 2015. The objective of the study was estimate the seroprevalence of ZIKV infection during the pre-epidemic phase in Barranquilla, Colombia, and demonstrate the presence of virus before the Colombian Ministry of Health confirmed the first case. We conducted a descriptive study of the seroprevalence of Zika virus in 390 samples obtained from a blood bank located in Barranquilla, Colombia - a city endemic for dengue, and with a recent history of a Chikungunya disease epidemic. The serum pools were tested using Euroimmun ZIKV ELISA kit. Seroprevalence of Zika virus IgG were: May 2015: 0%, June and July 2015: 2.62% (95% CI = 0.28-12.13) and August 2015: 5.35% (95% CI = 1.74-16.74). This brings to our attention the need for extending the surveillance period of this virus in order to adequately assess its teratogenic effects.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899849.v1
title: Syntax Score I and II for Predicting Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients with Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis

description: Abstract Objective: To evaluate the predictive accuracy of SYNTAX score (SS) I and II for detecting significant carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Methods: The study population consisted of 416 patients. Clinical, demographic, and radiological records were retrospectively reviewed. Characteristics of patients with CAS (n=66) and patients without CAS (n=350) were compared before and after propensity score matching analysis. Results: Patients with significant CAS were older compared to those without significant CAS [(60 (53-65) vs. 63 (59-67); P=0.01]. However, atherosclerotic risk factors and SS I were similar between groups. SS II CABG and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were significantly higher in patients with CAS [37.4 (30.9-43.5) vs. 33.8 (29.9-38.9); P=0.02]. After propensity score matching analysis (66 vs. 66), age, SS II PCI and CABG were significantly higher in patients with CAS than those without CAS [37.4 (30.9-43.5) vs. 33 (29.3-36.9); P=0.03]. Age, SS II PCI and CABG were associated with CAS in logistic regression analysis [OR=1.086, 95% CI (1.032-1.143), P&lt;0.001; OR=1.054, 95% CI (1.010-1.101), P=0.02; OR=1.078, 95% CI (1.029-1.129), P&lt;0.01]. In ROC curve analysis, SS II PCI &gt;33.1 had 68.2% sensitivity and 54.6% specificity [AUC=0.624, P=0.01, 95% CI (0.536-0.707)] whereas SS II CABG &gt;26.1 had 81.8% sensitivity and 54.6% specificity [AUC=0.670, P&lt;0.01, 95% CI (0.583-0.749)] to predict CAS. Pairwise comparison of ROC curves revealed similar statistical accuracy for prediction of CAS (z statistic: 0.683, P=0.49) Conclusion: SS II is useful to predict asymptomatic CAS in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899840.v1
title: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIALOGICAL MODEL FOR THE PLANNING OF RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

description: ABSTRACT Science fairs boost scientific research at school. Since scientific knowledge is privileged in this kind of event, the most prestigious projects are the ones that result from a systematic investigation. In order to enable the planning of investigative projects in a public school of Canoas (RS), this paper aims to propose a dialogical model for the planning of research projects for middle school students. From the academic literacies perspective (LEA; STREET, 1998), the model proposed here seeks to clarify to students what counts as knowledge in a certain area and how it appears in the writing of the project. According to the principles of formative assessment (BLACK; WILIAM, 1998), it was developed a rubrics framework for the elements of a research project. This strategy sees students as protagonists of learning and assessment processes because it allows them to know beforehand how they will be evaluated and what they have to do to achieve the stated goals. In addition, students can also act as concerned readers of each other’s projects, grading them according to the rubrics framework and writing opinions as a form of feedback
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899843.v1
title: Lipid profile and quality of meat from finishing pig supplemented with minerals

description: Abstract This study aimed evaluate the effects of the associated supplementation of: chromium more iron (CrFe), magnesium more selenium (MgSe) and the four minerals (CrFeMgSe) on the parameters related to the pork quality. Supplementation with MgSe reduced the ether extract of the meat and changed the fatty acids profile, increasing the poly-unsaturated, n-3, n-6, the polyunsaturated: saturated rate and the activity of the enzyme Thioesterase index, besides reducing the total number of saturated fatty acids and the Atherogenicity index. It promoted a reduction in a*, b* and C* indices and increased h* of the chilled meat stored. Over the storage days under refrigeration, there was linear drop for L* and a* and an increase to C*. The associated use of magnesium and selenium promotes changes in lipid profile without changing the meat quality, and they may be used in order to obtain meat with more appropriate nutritional aspects.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899831
title: Impact of Lung Expansion Therapy Using Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Submitted to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

description: Abstract Objective: To evaluate the impact of different levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on gas exchange in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted with patients undergoing CABG surgery. Patients were randomized into three groups: Group 10, PEEP of 10 cmH2O; Group 12, PEEP of 12 cmH2O; and Group 15, PEEP of 15 cmH2O. After the randomization, all patients underwent gas analysis at three moments: (1) before lung expansion therapy (LET); (2) 30 minutes after LET; and (3) one hour after extubation. Results: Sixty-six patients were studied, of which 61.7% were men, with mean age of 64 ± 8.9 years. Patients allocated to Group 15 showed a significant improvement in gas exchange comparing pre- and post-expansion values (239±21 vs. 301±19, P&lt;0,001) and the increase was maintained after extubation (278±26). Despite the use of high levels of PEEP, no significant hemodynamic change was evidenced. Conclusion: It is concluded that high levels of PEEP (15 cmH2O) are beneficial for the improvement of gas exchange in patients undergoing CABG.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899837.v1
title: Blueberry pomace, valorization of an industry by-product source of fibre with antioxidant capacity

description: Abstract The industrial by-product of blueberry juice, a source of fibre with antioxidant capacity was used to develop cookies. Once dried and ground the blueberries by-product, its composition and functional properties were analyzed and used to develop fibre enriched cookies. A central composite design was used to optimize the cookie formulation maximizing antioxidant and total polyphenol content varying fibre content (3-9 g/100 g), baking temperature (160-180 °C) and dough thickness (0.5-1.0 cm). Antioxidant capacity and total polyphenol content showed both a similar behaviour, increasing when fibre content increases. The increasing of dough thickness and baking temperature decreases the antioxidant capacity and total polyphenol content. Cookie with 9% fibre, 180 °C baking temperature and 0.50 cm dough thickness and cookie with 9% of fibre, 170°C baking temperature and 0.75 cm dough thickness showed maximum antioxidant capacity and polyphenol content with no significant differences between them; both cookies can be labelled using a fibre claim.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899822
title: FUZZY CONTROL CHART FOR MONITORING MEAN AND RANGE OF UNIVARIATE PROCESSES

description: ABSTRACT The control chart introduced by Shewhart is one of the most important quality control techniques used to detect special causes. Real world data are complicated to interpret since they involve a certain level of uncertainty that may be linked to human subjectivity or measurement device limitations. Fuzzy set theory can deal with such uncertainty and can be applied to traditional control charts. In this work, the values of the quality characteristic are fuzzified by the insertion of uncertainties and transformed into representative values for a better comparison with traditional control charts. The performance of a control chart can be measured by the average run length (ARL) and the extra quadratic loss (EQL). We observed in the present work that the fuzzy control chart has greater efficiency than the traditional control charts. An illustrative example demonstrates the application of the fuzzy control chart for the measurement of the volume contained in milk bags.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899825
title: Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia in patients with previous severe mental illness: a systematic and critical review

description: ABSTRACT Objectives: To explore the relationship between severe/serious mental illness (SMI) and the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), as the patterns of symptoms and cognitive performance that characterize both disorders share similarities. Methods: We performed a systematic review investigating what has already been published regarding the relationship between bvFTD and SMI. Studies were selected from PubMed and LILACS databases, including those published up to February 12, 2018. The search strategy included the following terms: “frontotemporal dementia” plus “bipolar”, OR “frontotemporal dementia” plus “schizophrenia”, OR “frontotemporal dementia” plus “schizoaffective”. Publications without abstracts, case reports with absent genetic or histopathological confirmation, reviews and non-English language papers were excluded across the search process. Results: The search on PubMed retrieved 186 articles, of which 42 met eligibility criteria. On the LILACS database, none met the requirements. Generally, three major research aims were identified: 1) to look for frontotemporal lobar degeneration-associated genetic abnormalities in patients with prior SMI; 2) to compare the cognitive profile between patients affected by neurodegenerative disorders and schizophrenic patients; 3) to highlight the association between bvFTD and preceding psychiatric conditions and/or distinguish them both. The investigated mutations were found infrequently in the studied SMI samples. Cross-sectional studies comparing cognitive performance between bvFTD and psychiatric disorders mostly found no remarkable differences. There were only a few case reports identifying definite frontotemporal lobar degeneration in patients with previous psychiatric diagnoses. Conclusions: The available evidence demonstrates how fragile the current understanding is regarding the association between bvFTD and prior SMI.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899825.v1
title: Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia in patients with previous severe mental illness: a systematic and critical review

description: ABSTRACT Objectives: To explore the relationship between severe/serious mental illness (SMI) and the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), as the patterns of symptoms and cognitive performance that characterize both disorders share similarities. Methods: We performed a systematic review investigating what has already been published regarding the relationship between bvFTD and SMI. Studies were selected from PubMed and LILACS databases, including those published up to February 12, 2018. The search strategy included the following terms: “frontotemporal dementia” plus “bipolar”, OR “frontotemporal dementia” plus “schizophrenia”, OR “frontotemporal dementia” plus “schizoaffective”. Publications without abstracts, case reports with absent genetic or histopathological confirmation, reviews and non-English language papers were excluded across the search process. Results: The search on PubMed retrieved 186 articles, of which 42 met eligibility criteria. On the LILACS database, none met the requirements. Generally, three major research aims were identified: 1) to look for frontotemporal lobar degeneration-associated genetic abnormalities in patients with prior SMI; 2) to compare the cognitive profile between patients affected by neurodegenerative disorders and schizophrenic patients; 3) to highlight the association between bvFTD and preceding psychiatric conditions and/or distinguish them both. The investigated mutations were found infrequently in the studied SMI samples. Cross-sectional studies comparing cognitive performance between bvFTD and psychiatric disorders mostly found no remarkable differences. There were only a few case reports identifying definite frontotemporal lobar degeneration in patients with previous psychiatric diagnoses. Conclusions: The available evidence demonstrates how fragile the current understanding is regarding the association between bvFTD and prior SMI.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899828
title: HYBRID MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH THREE OPTIONS OF REMANUFACTURED AND DISPOSAL ITEMS

description: ABSTRACT This study is devoted to the optimal control of a hybrid manufacturing system with returned products after usage, represented as an infant mortality mode under a periodic review policy. Three hybrid models have been discussed; remanufacturing is continuous along the planning period (without a disposal option), remanufacturing happened in the second part of the planning period (disposal happen at arrival), and the remanufacturing rate was constrained by the demand rate (disposal of serviceable products to control inventory). Our contribution to literature was showed in two cases; usage the infant mortality mode to describe returned products, and simplified the optimal control model by using a different approach to achieve constraints. The explicit solution was realized using the Pontryagin maximum principle. Our numerical results suggest that the control of the inventory level satisfies the demands by combining rates of manufacturing and remanufacturing. Also, remanufacturing being continuous along the planning period is better as it minimizes the total cost.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899831.v1
title: Impact of Lung Expansion Therapy Using Positive End-Expiratory Pressure in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Submitted to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

description: Abstract Objective: To evaluate the impact of different levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on gas exchange in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted with patients undergoing CABG surgery. Patients were randomized into three groups: Group 10, PEEP of 10 cmH2O; Group 12, PEEP of 12 cmH2O; and Group 15, PEEP of 15 cmH2O. After the randomization, all patients underwent gas analysis at three moments: (1) before lung expansion therapy (LET); (2) 30 minutes after LET; and (3) one hour after extubation. Results: Sixty-six patients were studied, of which 61.7% were men, with mean age of 64 ± 8.9 years. Patients allocated to Group 15 showed a significant improvement in gas exchange comparing pre- and post-expansion values (239±21 vs. 301±19, P&lt;0,001) and the increase was maintained after extubation (278±26). Despite the use of high levels of PEEP, no significant hemodynamic change was evidenced. Conclusion: It is concluded that high levels of PEEP (15 cmH2O) are beneficial for the improvement of gas exchange in patients undergoing CABG.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899822.v1
title: FUZZY CONTROL CHART FOR MONITORING MEAN AND RANGE OF UNIVARIATE PROCESSES

description: ABSTRACT The control chart introduced by Shewhart is one of the most important quality control techniques used to detect special causes. Real world data are complicated to interpret since they involve a certain level of uncertainty that may be linked to human subjectivity or measurement device limitations. Fuzzy set theory can deal with such uncertainty and can be applied to traditional control charts. In this work, the values of the quality characteristic are fuzzified by the insertion of uncertainties and transformed into representative values for a better comparison with traditional control charts. The performance of a control chart can be measured by the average run length (ARL) and the extra quadratic loss (EQL). We observed in the present work that the fuzzy control chart has greater efficiency than the traditional control charts. An illustrative example demonstrates the application of the fuzzy control chart for the measurement of the volume contained in milk bags.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899828.v1
title: HYBRID MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH THREE OPTIONS OF REMANUFACTURED AND DISPOSAL ITEMS

description: ABSTRACT This study is devoted to the optimal control of a hybrid manufacturing system with returned products after usage, represented as an infant mortality mode under a periodic review policy. Three hybrid models have been discussed; remanufacturing is continuous along the planning period (without a disposal option), remanufacturing happened in the second part of the planning period (disposal happen at arrival), and the remanufacturing rate was constrained by the demand rate (disposal of serviceable products to control inventory). Our contribution to literature was showed in two cases; usage the infant mortality mode to describe returned products, and simplified the optimal control model by using a different approach to achieve constraints. The explicit solution was realized using the Pontryagin maximum principle. Our numerical results suggest that the control of the inventory level satisfies the demands by combining rates of manufacturing and remanufacturing. Also, remanufacturing being continuous along the planning period is better as it minimizes the total cost.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899813
title: Biomass and abiotic variables change in phytotelmic environment in the tank-bromeliad Nidularium longiflorum Ule in tropical forest

description: Abstract Aim Phytotelm plays an important role in plant growth and ecosystem functioning, but this natural aquatic microcosm is poorly known. We evaluated the seasonal (dry and rainy seasons) and spatial variations (forest trail and stream sites) of the phytotelm in Nidularium longiflorum, bromeliad that occurs in the Atlantic Forest. Methods Abiotic and biotic variables were measured in tank-bromeliad phytotelms. The biomass was analyzed by ash-free dry mass and chlorophyll-a concentration. Results Abiotic variables measured in the phytotelmic environment of bromeliads varied between sampling sites and seasons. Temperature, electrical conductivity and total nitrogen values were significantly different between seasons and sites. Chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry mass (organic matter) in phytotelm were significantly different between sampling sites. Eleven genera of algae in the phytotelm were identified. PCA axis 1 ordination evidenced the seasonal variation of environmental conditions. Conclusions Our findings suggest that environmental and micro-environmental conditions do not favor the development of algal community in the phytotelm. Biomass and abiotic variables in phytotelm of Nidularium longiflorum change seasonally, however biomass accumulation was strongly influenced by site characteristics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899816
title: THERMAL MODIFICATION OF SUGARCANE WASTE AND BAMBOO PARTICLES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PARTICLEBOARDS

description: ABSTRACT The thermal modification of particles of the paticleboards constituted of agroforest and industrial waste can improves the dimensional stability (thickness variation) and reduces the use of chemicals that can raise the costs of the process or be hazardous to humans and the environment. This study evaluated the effect of the thermal modification on the physical-mechanical properties and density profile of particleboards manufactured from sugarcane bagasse and bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) (Schult f.) Backer ex Heyne). A mixture of 75% bamboo particles and 25% sugarcane bagasse was subjected to 220 °C temperature for 201 min. Urea-formaldehyde (UF)-based adhesive with three solids contents (10, 12 and 14%) based on the dry mass of the particles was used for the aggregation of the materials. Both temperature and increases in the adhesive content improved their dimensional stability, however, the thermal treatment reduced the mechanical properties. The particleboards composed of treated particles did not meet the minimum specifications established by the Brazilian norm utilized. The densitometric profiles were negatively influenced by the thermal modification and improved by the increase in adhesive content.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899810
title: TOWARDS A CYBORG AND COLLECTIVE VIEW OF LANGUAGE

description: ABSTRACT This article develops a view of language in order to to think about the complexity of bodily production and contemporary subjectivities in what Deleuze (1990) called societies of control and Preciado (2018) defined as a pharmacopornographic era. To do so, we will reflect on the question of the body today and discuss the mode of subjectivity produced in the current moment, one which arises with the advance of the digital technologies in the platform economy (GUYER, 2016) of our century. Such reflection will lead us to the cyborg concept (HARAWAY, 1991), a character that, with their corporeal materiality, ruptures with the traditional and ontological perspectives of language and communication in the daily life of an increasingly computerized society, and then to a discussion on the anthropocentric bases that allowed Linguistics to develop itself as an area of inquiry. Based on this, we reformulate the concept of language using the cyborg as a theoretical basis and argue for a post-human perspective of language, thus displacing the conception of language from its modernist and anthropocentric gravitational center and providing a more collective and participatory weave of multiple agents (LATOUR, 2012) in sociodiscursive productions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9899807
title: Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Sealing Mortar with Partial Replacement of Portland Cement by Stone Crusher Waste

description: Civil construction is one segment responsible for major environmental and social impacts. Among its raw materials, Portland cement, which is produced by the burning and subsequent grinding of a composition of clays and limestones. This manufacturing process causes great environmental damage, both by the exploitation of deposits and by the process of clinkering (burning of raw materials), which emits a significant amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. Therefore, there is a need for research on materials that reduce these impacts on the environment and that can be used by civil construction to the partial replacement of cement. Thus, this research had as objective to produce settlement mortar through the partial replacement of the Portland cement by filler powder, in different proportions and to study its mechanical properties. The results show that the partial replacement of the cement by the residue has acceptable behavior in the mortar.