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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816562
title: Potential for the development of Lasioderma serricorne (Fabricius, 1972) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) in diets with soybean

description: Abstract Lasioderma serricorne is a worldwide pest with great potential for adaptation to a wide variety of food products of vegetable origin. It has frequently been found in stored soybeans, causing concern to warehouse managers. This study aimed to determine the potential for adaptation of L. serricorne in soybean based products, studying the development of this insect in different soybean diets, evaluating the number and intensity of emerging adults and the duration of the life cycle from eggs to adults. The insects were submitted to the following diets: 1) whole soybeans + broken soybeans (proportion of 3:2); 2) soybean flour + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:1); 3) soybean flour + wheat germ + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:2:1); and 4) corn flour + wheat germ + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:2:1), and to evaluate adult survival, a control treatment with no food was added. The results showed that L. serricorne is an insect that develops and completes its life cycle in diets containing soybean, and could become a pest with economic importance in foods. The best diet for rearing L. serricorne was that containing soybean flour + wheat germ + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:2:1) with a peak of adult emergence 49 days after laying, starting as from 42 days and continuing up to 73 days after laying. L. serricorne adults survived for up to 38 days with no food but only 20 to 22 days on diets based on soybeans, soybean flour, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast and corn flour.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816562.v1
title: Potential for the development of Lasioderma serricorne (Fabricius, 1972) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) in diets with soybean

description: Abstract Lasioderma serricorne is a worldwide pest with great potential for adaptation to a wide variety of food products of vegetable origin. It has frequently been found in stored soybeans, causing concern to warehouse managers. This study aimed to determine the potential for adaptation of L. serricorne in soybean based products, studying the development of this insect in different soybean diets, evaluating the number and intensity of emerging adults and the duration of the life cycle from eggs to adults. The insects were submitted to the following diets: 1) whole soybeans + broken soybeans (proportion of 3:2); 2) soybean flour + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:1); 3) soybean flour + wheat germ + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:2:1); and 4) corn flour + wheat germ + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:2:1), and to evaluate adult survival, a control treatment with no food was added. The results showed that L. serricorne is an insect that develops and completes its life cycle in diets containing soybean, and could become a pest with economic importance in foods. The best diet for rearing L. serricorne was that containing soybean flour + wheat germ + brewer’s yeast (proportion of 5:2:1) with a peak of adult emergence 49 days after laying, starting as from 42 days and continuing up to 73 days after laying. L. serricorne adults survived for up to 38 days with no food but only 20 to 22 days on diets based on soybeans, soybean flour, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast and corn flour.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816559
title: Factors associated with Specific Hypertensive Gestation Syndrome (SHGS) in postpartum adolescent and young adult mothers in the Northeast of Brazil: a multiple analysis of hierarchical models

description: Abstract Objectives: to analyze possible associations between Specific Hypertensive Gestation Syndrome (SHGS) and sociodemographic, prenatal, and delivery characteristics of young adult and teenage mothers. Methods: a hospital-based cross-sectional study and regional level, gathered from 54 municipalities in the Northeast region of Brazil from 2011-2012, using records from the National Survey, "Born in Brazil". A theoretical conceptual model with three-level hierarchy was established, with SHGS being the outcome variable. A multivariate analysis was performed from the bivariate analysis and p-value, with a significance of &lt; 0.2 by the Wald test. Results: of the 2,960 adolescents and young adults included in the study, 135 (4.6%) developed HSP. The mothers without a partner had 50% (OR=1.53) greater chance of presenting this pathology; while those without adequate schooling for age presented 90% higher chance (OR = 1.86) and those with a prior clinical risk factor, the chance of presenting the outcome was 21 times the chance of those without this antecedent (OR = 21.72). Conclusions: significant associations were identified between SHGS and postpartum adolescents and young adults without a partner, with low schooling and prior clinical risk, signaling the importance of investments in the quality of prenatal care and labor of the most vulnerable groups.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816556
title: Evaluation of the influence of the sensory characteristics and nutritional knowledge in the acceptance of mate tea

description: Abstract In the business field, marketing strategies focused on nutritional issues have been the main competitive advantage. Therefore the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the sensory characteristics and nutritional knowledge on the acceptance of mate tea, in order to identify consumer behaviour in relation to this type of information. Toasted mate tea was used, purchased in bulk at the local shops and prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions, as described on the package. Thirty consumers were recruited for the affective acceptance test. Recruitment was via a questionnaire including questions about the profile of the consumers, consumption habits and willingness to participate in the survey. The sensory acceptance evaluations were carried out in two sessions (blind test and with information) using a nine point hedonic scale to evaluate the attributes of colour, taste, aroma and overall impression. Regarding the profile of the judges, 67% were female, 50% reported consuming mate tea rarely and 37% reported reading the nutritional information on the label. There were significant differences for the attributes of colour and flavour between the blind and informed sessions. It was concluded that the mate tea was well accepted by the participants and that nutritional knowledge positively influenced0 acceptance of the drink.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816559.v1
title: Factors associated with Specific Hypertensive Gestation Syndrome (SHGS) in postpartum adolescent and young adult mothers in the Northeast of Brazil: a multiple analysis of hierarchical models

description: Abstract Objectives: to analyze possible associations between Specific Hypertensive Gestation Syndrome (SHGS) and sociodemographic, prenatal, and delivery characteristics of young adult and teenage mothers. Methods: a hospital-based cross-sectional study and regional level, gathered from 54 municipalities in the Northeast region of Brazil from 2011-2012, using records from the National Survey, "Born in Brazil". A theoretical conceptual model with three-level hierarchy was established, with SHGS being the outcome variable. A multivariate analysis was performed from the bivariate analysis and p-value, with a significance of &lt; 0.2 by the Wald test. Results: of the 2,960 adolescents and young adults included in the study, 135 (4.6%) developed HSP. The mothers without a partner had 50% (OR=1.53) greater chance of presenting this pathology; while those without adequate schooling for age presented 90% higher chance (OR = 1.86) and those with a prior clinical risk factor, the chance of presenting the outcome was 21 times the chance of those without this antecedent (OR = 21.72). Conclusions: significant associations were identified between SHGS and postpartum adolescents and young adults without a partner, with low schooling and prior clinical risk, signaling the importance of investments in the quality of prenatal care and labor of the most vulnerable groups.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816556.v1
title: Evaluation of the influence of the sensory characteristics and nutritional knowledge in the acceptance of mate tea

description: Abstract In the business field, marketing strategies focused on nutritional issues have been the main competitive advantage. Therefore the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the sensory characteristics and nutritional knowledge on the acceptance of mate tea, in order to identify consumer behaviour in relation to this type of information. Toasted mate tea was used, purchased in bulk at the local shops and prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions, as described on the package. Thirty consumers were recruited for the affective acceptance test. Recruitment was via a questionnaire including questions about the profile of the consumers, consumption habits and willingness to participate in the survey. The sensory acceptance evaluations were carried out in two sessions (blind test and with information) using a nine point hedonic scale to evaluate the attributes of colour, taste, aroma and overall impression. Regarding the profile of the judges, 67% were female, 50% reported consuming mate tea rarely and 37% reported reading the nutritional information on the label. There were significant differences for the attributes of colour and flavour between the blind and informed sessions. It was concluded that the mate tea was well accepted by the participants and that nutritional knowledge positively influenced0 acceptance of the drink.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816553
title: Waist Circumference is Associated with Blood Pressure in Children with Normal Body Mass Index: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 3,417 School Children

description: Abstract Background: The prevalence of childhood obesity and associated conditions, such as hypertension, has become a major problem of public health. Although waist circumference (WC) is a marker of cardiovascular risk in adults, it is unclear whether this index is associated with cardiovascular risk factors in children. Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the association between increased WC and elevated blood pressure (BP) in children with normal body mass index (BMI) ranges. Methods: Cross-sectional evaluation of students between 6 and 11 years with normal BMI. WC was categorized by quartile for each age group. Normal BP was defined as values &lt; 90th percentile, and levels above this range were considered elevated. Values of p &lt; 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Of the 5,037 children initially assessed, 404 (8%) were excluded for being underweight and 1,216 (24.1%) were excluded for being overweight or obese. A final sample of 3,417 children was evaluated. The prevalence of elevated BP was 10.7%. In children with WC in the lowest quartile, the prevalence of elevated BP was 8.1%. This prevalence increased in upper quartiles: 10.6% in the second, 12.4% in third and 12.1% in the upper quartile. So, in this group, being in the highest WC quartile was associated with a 57% higher likelihood to present elevated BP when compared to those in the lowest quartile (Q4 vs Q1; OR 1.57 - 95%CI 1.14 - 2.17). Conclusion: In children aged 6 to 11 years, increased waist circumference is associated with elevated BP even when BMI is normal.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816553.v1
title: Waist Circumference is Associated with Blood Pressure in Children with Normal Body Mass Index: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 3,417 School Children

description: Abstract Background: The prevalence of childhood obesity and associated conditions, such as hypertension, has become a major problem of public health. Although waist circumference (WC) is a marker of cardiovascular risk in adults, it is unclear whether this index is associated with cardiovascular risk factors in children. Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the association between increased WC and elevated blood pressure (BP) in children with normal body mass index (BMI) ranges. Methods: Cross-sectional evaluation of students between 6 and 11 years with normal BMI. WC was categorized by quartile for each age group. Normal BP was defined as values &lt; 90th percentile, and levels above this range were considered elevated. Values of p &lt; 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Of the 5,037 children initially assessed, 404 (8%) were excluded for being underweight and 1,216 (24.1%) were excluded for being overweight or obese. A final sample of 3,417 children was evaluated. The prevalence of elevated BP was 10.7%. In children with WC in the lowest quartile, the prevalence of elevated BP was 8.1%. This prevalence increased in upper quartiles: 10.6% in the second, 12.4% in third and 12.1% in the upper quartile. So, in this group, being in the highest WC quartile was associated with a 57% higher likelihood to present elevated BP when compared to those in the lowest quartile (Q4 vs Q1; OR 1.57 - 95%CI 1.14 - 2.17). Conclusion: In children aged 6 to 11 years, increased waist circumference is associated with elevated BP even when BMI is normal.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816550
title: Fortifying pork liver mixture: Evaluation of protein quality and iron bioavailability – Part 2

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the protein quality and iron bioavailability of a fortifying mixture based on pork liver. Methods Determinations of protein efficiency ratio, net protein utilization, true digestibility and hemoglobin regeneration efficiency by depletion and repletion were performed. In the depletion phase, the animals (male Wistar rats) received an iron-free AIN–93G diet and in the repletion phase they received the following diets: standard AIN–93G diet, fortifying mixture and standard diet containing heptahydrated ferrous sulfate for comparison. Results For standard AIN–93G diet and fortifying mixture the results were 3.75 and 4.04 for protein efficiency ratio and 3.53 and 3.63 for net protein retention, showing that the presence of pork liver in the diet promoted an increase in protein efficiency ratio and net protein retention (not statistically significant). True digestibility results obtained with the fortifying mixture (97.16%) were higher than those obtained with the standard AIN–93G diet (casein), but without significant difference. The hemoglobin regeneration efficiency values obtained for standard AIN–93G diet, fortifying mixture and standard diet containing heptahydrated ferrous sulfate were 50.69, 31.96 and 29.96%, respectively, showing a statistically significant difference between the control (standard AIN–93G diet) and test (fortifying mixture and standard diet containing heptahydrated ferrous sulfate) samples, but not between the test samples. Conclusion The fortifying mixture showed a high protein efficiency ratio value of 4.04 and a high relative biological value (108%) and it can be added to soups, creams and meats in day-care centers for the prevention of iron-deficiency in children of school age.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816550.v1
title: Fortifying pork liver mixture: Evaluation of protein quality and iron bioavailability – Part 2

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the protein quality and iron bioavailability of a fortifying mixture based on pork liver. Methods Determinations of protein efficiency ratio, net protein utilization, true digestibility and hemoglobin regeneration efficiency by depletion and repletion were performed. In the depletion phase, the animals (male Wistar rats) received an iron-free AIN–93G diet and in the repletion phase they received the following diets: standard AIN–93G diet, fortifying mixture and standard diet containing heptahydrated ferrous sulfate for comparison. Results For standard AIN–93G diet and fortifying mixture the results were 3.75 and 4.04 for protein efficiency ratio and 3.53 and 3.63 for net protein retention, showing that the presence of pork liver in the diet promoted an increase in protein efficiency ratio and net protein retention (not statistically significant). True digestibility results obtained with the fortifying mixture (97.16%) were higher than those obtained with the standard AIN–93G diet (casein), but without significant difference. The hemoglobin regeneration efficiency values obtained for standard AIN–93G diet, fortifying mixture and standard diet containing heptahydrated ferrous sulfate were 50.69, 31.96 and 29.96%, respectively, showing a statistically significant difference between the control (standard AIN–93G diet) and test (fortifying mixture and standard diet containing heptahydrated ferrous sulfate) samples, but not between the test samples. Conclusion The fortifying mixture showed a high protein efficiency ratio value of 4.04 and a high relative biological value (108%) and it can be added to soups, creams and meats in day-care centers for the prevention of iron-deficiency in children of school age.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816544
title: Searching for neurological diseases in the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the Roman Empire

description: ABSTRACT The gens Julia was one of the oldest families in ancient Rome, whose members reached the highest positions of power. They made history because Julius Caesar, perpetual dictator, great-uncle of the first emperor, Augustus, passed his name on to the Julio-Claudian dynasty with the emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Descriptions of the diseases of these emperors and some of his family members may indicate diagnoses such as epilepsy, dystonia, dementia, encephalitis, neurosyphilis, peripheral neuropathies, dyslexia, migraine and sleep disorders. In the historical context of ancient Rome, the possibility of infectious diseases related to the libertine way of life is quite large. However, there is a possibility that some of these diseases occurred from genetic transmission.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816544.v1
title: Searching for neurological diseases in the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the Roman Empire

description: ABSTRACT The gens Julia was one of the oldest families in ancient Rome, whose members reached the highest positions of power. They made history because Julius Caesar, perpetual dictator, great-uncle of the first emperor, Augustus, passed his name on to the Julio-Claudian dynasty with the emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Descriptions of the diseases of these emperors and some of his family members may indicate diagnoses such as epilepsy, dystonia, dementia, encephalitis, neurosyphilis, peripheral neuropathies, dyslexia, migraine and sleep disorders. In the historical context of ancient Rome, the possibility of infectious diseases related to the libertine way of life is quite large. However, there is a possibility that some of these diseases occurred from genetic transmission.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816541
title: Medical perception of stroke care conditions in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in Brazil. Neurologists’ reports on the absence of adequate resources for stroke care are frequent; however, there are no objective data on this perception. Objective To assess the perception of neurologists of stroke care conditions in Brazil. Methods Neurologists from all over Brazil were surveyed by means of an anonymous questionnaire about the main shortcomings in stroke care, focusing particularly on physical structure and infrastructure (diagnostic methods, patient transport, availability of beds, multi-professional team). Results The main shortcomings are indicated: the worst conditions, among all items surveyed, were found in the public sector. In the private sector, conditions were better. Conclusions Care conditions are worse in the public sector with regard to both infrastructure and human resources. Future public health policies for the prevention and treatment of stroke should be formulated, taking into consideration neurologists’ perceptions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816541.v1
title: Medical perception of stroke care conditions in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in Brazil. Neurologists’ reports on the absence of adequate resources for stroke care are frequent; however, there are no objective data on this perception. Objective To assess the perception of neurologists of stroke care conditions in Brazil. Methods Neurologists from all over Brazil were surveyed by means of an anonymous questionnaire about the main shortcomings in stroke care, focusing particularly on physical structure and infrastructure (diagnostic methods, patient transport, availability of beds, multi-professional team). Results The main shortcomings are indicated: the worst conditions, among all items surveyed, were found in the public sector. In the private sector, conditions were better. Conclusions Care conditions are worse in the public sector with regard to both infrastructure and human resources. Future public health policies for the prevention and treatment of stroke should be formulated, taking into consideration neurologists’ perceptions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816538
title: The use of the nonlinear models in the growth of pears of ‘Shinseiki’ cultivar

description: ABSTRACT: The goal of this study was to elucidate the growth and development of the Asian pear fruit, on the grounds of length, diameter and fresh weight determined over time, using the non-linear Gompertz and Logistic models. The specifications of the models were assessed utilizing the R statistical software, via the least squares method and iterative Gauss-Newton process (DRAPER & SMITH, 2014). The residual standard deviation, adjusted coefficient of determination and the Akaike information criterion were used to compare the models. The residual correlations, observed in the data for length and diameter, were modeled using the second-order regression process to render the residuals independent. The logistic model was highly suitable in demonstrating the data, revealing the Asian pear fruit growth to be sigmoid in shape, showing remarkable development for three variables. It showed an average of up to 125 days for length and diameter and 140 days for fresh fruit weight, with values of 72mm length, 80mm diameter and 224g heavy fat.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5816538.v1
title: The use of the nonlinear models in the growth of pears of ‘Shinseiki’ cultivar

description: ABSTRACT: The goal of this study was to elucidate the growth and development of the Asian pear fruit, on the grounds of length, diameter and fresh weight determined over time, using the non-linear Gompertz and Logistic models. The specifications of the models were assessed utilizing the R statistical software, via the least squares method and iterative Gauss-Newton process (DRAPER & SMITH, 2014). The residual standard deviation, adjusted coefficient of determination and the Akaike information criterion were used to compare the models. The residual correlations, observed in the data for length and diameter, were modeled using the second-order regression process to render the residuals independent. The logistic model was highly suitable in demonstrating the data, revealing the Asian pear fruit growth to be sigmoid in shape, showing remarkable development for three variables. It showed an average of up to 125 days for length and diameter and 140 days for fresh fruit weight, with values of 72mm length, 80mm diameter and 224g heavy fat.