cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482245.v1
title: Occurrence of Mycoplasma bovigenitalium and Ureaplasma diversum in dairy cattle from to Pernambuco state, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to conduct an investigation of Mycoplasma bovigenitalium and Ureaplasma diversum infections in cattle in the microregion of the Ipanema Valley, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Vaginal swabs were collected from 355 breeding cows in reproductive age and were analyzed by multiplex PCR (mPCR) and culture. An epidemiological investigation of risk factors was performed for Mollicutes. mPCR analysis showed that, 9.29% (33/355) of the cows were positive for M. bovigenitalium and 21.69% (77/355) for U. diversum; coinfection was observed in 2.81% (10/355) of the cows. The microbiological isolation showed, 81.81% (27/33) of Mycoplasma spp. and 24.67% (19/77) of Ureaplasma spp.. The risk factors related to Mollicutes infection identified were semi-intensive breeding system (OR= 4.6), pasture rent (OR= 3.6), non-isolation of animals with reproductive disorders (OR= 3.2), and natural mounting and artificial insemination (OR= 3.5). There was a significant association between Mollicutes infection and abortions in the first gestational third (P= 0.001). This is the first record of M. bovigenitalium and U. diversum infection in cows in the semiarid region of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Preventive measures directed to the identified risk factors can decrease the occurrence of Mollicutes in these herds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482248.v1
title: Higher Order Markov Chain Model for Synthetic Generation of Daily Streamflows

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to further investigate the two-state Markov chain model for synthetic generation of daily streamflows. The model presented in (4) to determine the state of the stream and later studied in (2) and (3) is based on two Markov chains, both of order one. In some areas of Hydrology, where Markov chains of order one have been successfully used to model events such as daily rainfall, researchers are concerned about the optimal order of the Markov chain (10). In this paper, an answer to a similar concern about the model developed in (4) is given using the Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) to establish the order of the Markov chain which best fits the data. The methodology is applied to daily flow series from seven Brazilian sites. It is seen that the data generated using the optimal order are closer to the real data than when compared to the model proposed in (4) with the exception of two sites, which exhibit the shortest time series and are located in the driest regions.
DOI: 10.7284/105101
title: Singlebeam Echosounder data collected during research cruise MGL1202 using a Knudsen 3260 instrument system onboard the platform RV Marcus G. Langseth

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482236
title: OPTIMIZATION OF WATER USE IN SEEDLING PRODUCTION OF ARBOREAL SPECIES

description: ABSTRACT The quantification of the hydric requirement during the production of quality seedlings is of extreme importance and the substrate used is a mediator of this influence. However, few studies are carried out in this context, particularly on native species such as Luehea divaricata, which has great potential for lumber production and the restoration of riparian forests. The aim of this study was to characterize the survival and growth of L. divaricata seedlings in different substrates and under different irrigation schemes. The experimental design used a factorial scheme composed of four formulations of substrate (100T: 100% turf (peat); 80T: 80% peat and 20% carbonized rice husk - CRH; 60T: 60% peat and 40% CRH; 40T: 40% peat and 60% CRH) and six irrigation schemes. Survival, height, stem diameter, aerial dry matter, root and total leaf area, and Dickson Quality Index were evaluated. We observed elevated survival, height, stem diameter, aerial dry matter, and leaf area under an irrigation of 16 mm. day-1 with substrates 100T and 80T. The dry matter and Dickson Quality Index, independent of the irrigation, resulted in greater carbon accumulation. Thus, we concluded that substrates based on peat, mixed with up to 20% CRH, allowed greater seedling growth, facilitating earlier hardening and expedition, under an irrigation scheme of 16 mm.day-1. L. divaricata is a native species that can be considered to have high hydric demand during the seedling production phase.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482239
title: MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF FUSARIUM SPP. PATHOGENIC TO ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS

description: ABSTRACT The cultivation of yerba-mate (Ilex paraguariensis) has been intensified in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, as result of the valuation of the price paid to the producer. However, studies related to Fusarium pathosystem vs. yerba-mate are still insufficient, so that many producers have faced significant losses in herbal production due to the occurrence of the roots rotting. Considering the above, the objectives of this study were: a) morphologically characterize the Fusarium spp. isolates collected in sick plants of yerba-mate; b) select efficient morphological characters on separating the Fusarium spp. isolates in similarity groups; c) identify the Fusarium spp. isolates to species level through the sequencing of the genomic region of elongation factor 1-α (TEF-1α); and d) testing the pathogenicity of the Fusarium spp. isolates selected based on the morphological characterization. For such, collections for the pathogen isolates were made in five cities and the collection points were georeferenced. Thirty-nine isolates were morphologically characterized by variables as mycelial growth, sporulation, macroconidia length and width, microconid format, colonies pigmentation and formation of chlamydospore, and tested for pathogenicity by substrate inoculation. The variables used in the morphological characterization were efficient in discriminating the isolates in seven groups, especially length of macronidia associated to sporulation. Seven pathogenic isolates of Fusarium spp. were identified, also through molecular sequencing of the TEF-1α gene region. The sequencing of the TEF-1α region consolidated the identification of pathogenic isolates as F. solani and F. oxysporum.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482242.v1
title: Identification of subclinical mastitis caused by Mycoplasma spp. from screenings of bulk tanks

description: ABSTRACT Mastitis caused by Mycoplasma spp., regardless of species, are considered highly contagious pathogens and, usually was not responsive to antimicrobial therapy. Five dairy herds, comprising 489 animals and 1,956 mammary glands, were used in this study. Milk samples were obtained from bulk tanks and subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the identification of Mollicutes, Mycoplasma spp., and Mycoplasma bovis. Moreover, individual samples from cases of clinical and subclinical mastitis in quarters of the dairy herds’ animals that yielded a positive PCR upon bulk tank analysis were subjected to molecular analysis. Only one bulk tank was positive for class Mollicutes by PCR. All positive samples classified as mastitis teats had their DNA extracted and tested by PCR for both class Mollicutes and M. bovis. Of these, two (2.08%) were positive for Mycoplasma genus, although none was positive for M. bovis. This result suggests that the PCR of bulk tanks is a viable tool in monitoring and preventing mastitis infections caused by Mycoplasma spp.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482233
title: EVALUATION OF USABILITY OF A NEONATAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE USER’S PERCEPTION

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the level of satisfaction regarding the usability of a neonatal health information system and identify if demographic factors can influence the usability of a health information system. Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory study was carried out with a convenience sample of 50 users of the Brazilian Neonatal Research Network. The instrument chosen for the usability evaluation was the System Usability Scale between February and March 2017. The statistical analysis of the collected variables was carried out in order to describe the sample, to quantify the level of satisfaction of the users and to identify the variables associated with the level of satisfaction. Results: The female gender represented 75% of the sample. The mean age was 52.8 years; 58% had a doctoral degree, average time of graduation was 17 years, with area of practice in medicine (neonatology), with intermediate knowledge in computer science (74%) and mean system use time of 52 months. Regarding usability, 94% rated the system as “good”, “excellent” or “better than imaginable”. The usability of the system was not associated with age, gender, education, profession, area of practice, knowledge in computer science and time of system use. Conclusion: The level of satisfaction of the computerized health system user was considered good. No demographic factors were associated with the satisfaction of the users.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482236.v1
title: OPTIMIZATION OF WATER USE IN SEEDLING PRODUCTION OF ARBOREAL SPECIES

description: ABSTRACT The quantification of the hydric requirement during the production of quality seedlings is of extreme importance and the substrate used is a mediator of this influence. However, few studies are carried out in this context, particularly on native species such as Luehea divaricata, which has great potential for lumber production and the restoration of riparian forests. The aim of this study was to characterize the survival and growth of L. divaricata seedlings in different substrates and under different irrigation schemes. The experimental design used a factorial scheme composed of four formulations of substrate (100T: 100% turf (peat); 80T: 80% peat and 20% carbonized rice husk - CRH; 60T: 60% peat and 40% CRH; 40T: 40% peat and 60% CRH) and six irrigation schemes. Survival, height, stem diameter, aerial dry matter, root and total leaf area, and Dickson Quality Index were evaluated. We observed elevated survival, height, stem diameter, aerial dry matter, and leaf area under an irrigation of 16 mm. day-1 with substrates 100T and 80T. The dry matter and Dickson Quality Index, independent of the irrigation, resulted in greater carbon accumulation. Thus, we concluded that substrates based on peat, mixed with up to 20% CRH, allowed greater seedling growth, facilitating earlier hardening and expedition, under an irrigation scheme of 16 mm.day-1. L. divaricata is a native species that can be considered to have high hydric demand during the seedling production phase.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482239.v1
title: MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF FUSARIUM SPP. PATHOGENIC TO ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS

description: ABSTRACT The cultivation of yerba-mate (Ilex paraguariensis) has been intensified in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, as result of the valuation of the price paid to the producer. However, studies related to Fusarium pathosystem vs. yerba-mate are still insufficient, so that many producers have faced significant losses in herbal production due to the occurrence of the roots rotting. Considering the above, the objectives of this study were: a) morphologically characterize the Fusarium spp. isolates collected in sick plants of yerba-mate; b) select efficient morphological characters on separating the Fusarium spp. isolates in similarity groups; c) identify the Fusarium spp. isolates to species level through the sequencing of the genomic region of elongation factor 1-α (TEF-1α); and d) testing the pathogenicity of the Fusarium spp. isolates selected based on the morphological characterization. For such, collections for the pathogen isolates were made in five cities and the collection points were georeferenced. Thirty-nine isolates were morphologically characterized by variables as mycelial growth, sporulation, macroconidia length and width, microconid format, colonies pigmentation and formation of chlamydospore, and tested for pathogenicity by substrate inoculation. The variables used in the morphological characterization were efficient in discriminating the isolates in seven groups, especially length of macronidia associated to sporulation. Seven pathogenic isolates of Fusarium spp. were identified, also through molecular sequencing of the TEF-1α gene region. The sequencing of the TEF-1α region consolidated the identification of pathogenic isolates as F. solani and F. oxysporum.
DOI: 10.7284/105100
title: TSG (Thermosalinograph) data collected during research cruise MGL1202 using a Sea-Bird SBE-21 instrument system onboard the platform RV Marcus G. Langseth

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482230
title: Optimal operation of the Cantareira System for a critical inflow period

description: ABSTRACT The Cantareira System (CS), one of Brazil’s biggest water producing systems, went through a period of severe drought from 2013 to 2014, compromising not only the 9 million people in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP), but also the downstream basins. This paper aims to propose Dynamic Programming (DP) models for optimal operation of the CS, considering the critical period from 2011 to 2015. In this context, an unconstrained operation optimization model and a rule-based operation optimization model were formulated. Both optimized models presented superior performance when compared to the real operation regarding final storage volumes and guaranteeing the attendance of water demand. The unconstrained operation optimization model provided average supply of 29,40 m3.s-1 for MRSP, and of 9,30 m3.s-1 and 18,70 m3.s-1 for the downstream basins represented by control points, Jb and Jv respectively. The rule-based operation model provided average supply of 28,50 m3.s-1 to MRSP, of 9,40 m3.s-1 to Jb, and of 19,30 m3.s-1 to Jv.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482233.v1
title: EVALUATION OF USABILITY OF A NEONATAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE USER’S PERCEPTION

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the level of satisfaction regarding the usability of a neonatal health information system and identify if demographic factors can influence the usability of a health information system. Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory study was carried out with a convenience sample of 50 users of the Brazilian Neonatal Research Network. The instrument chosen for the usability evaluation was the System Usability Scale between February and March 2017. The statistical analysis of the collected variables was carried out in order to describe the sample, to quantify the level of satisfaction of the users and to identify the variables associated with the level of satisfaction. Results: The female gender represented 75% of the sample. The mean age was 52.8 years; 58% had a doctoral degree, average time of graduation was 17 years, with area of practice in medicine (neonatology), with intermediate knowledge in computer science (74%) and mean system use time of 52 months. Regarding usability, 94% rated the system as “good”, “excellent” or “better than imaginable”. The usability of the system was not associated with age, gender, education, profession, area of practice, knowledge in computer science and time of system use. Conclusion: The level of satisfaction of the computerized health system user was considered good. No demographic factors were associated with the satisfaction of the users.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482224
title: Historical perspective and current status of Doctoral training in Psychology in Argentina: the Doctorate of the National University of Córdoba

description: ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to describe the current status of doctoral training for psychologists in Argentina. To this end, a first historical description is made of the development of Psychology as a scientific discipline, where the first articulations between research and training take shape. Then, it is particularized about the appearance of the first research laboratories and their relationship with the academic training in psychology in Argentina, to continue in another section, with the current discussion on graduate and postgraduate training in the Latin American context. Finally, a current state of the offer of doctoral programs in Psychology is provided based on the reports of the National Council for University Evaluation and Accreditation, focusing on the doctoral program of the National University of Córdoba, which is the oldest and which has the highest quality accreditation category in the country. It concludes with the presentation of some topics that could guide the debate on doctoral training in Psychology in Argentina and Ibero-Latin America.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482227
title: Mycotoxicological safety and viability of Aspergillus spp.with probiotic potential from the bovine digestive tract]

description: ABSTRACT The aims in this study were to evaluate the viability of Aspergillus spp. with probiotic potential during storage, pressure of autochthonous microbiota and tolerance to the main fatty acids of ruminal fermentation. The mycotoxicological safety was also verified. Twenty isolates from the gastrointestinal tract of cattle raised in lignified Urochloa decumbens were identified by rDNA sequence analysis and were previously selected because they showed significant cellulolytic potential. The ammonia vapor method was used to detect the production of mycotoxins. The isolates were evaluated for viability of ruminal fluid growth for up to 96 hours and storage under environmental conditions. The evaluated fungi did not produce aflatoxins, and 95% of them had resistance to ruminal acids. Two isolates, selected according these tests, presented viability on autochthonous microbiota pressure and metabolites from the ruminal ecosystem and remain viable for at least two years. In this research, the selected Aspergillus spp. isolates present physiological characteristics to be used with microbial additives or probiotic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482227.v1
title: Mycotoxicological safety and viability of Aspergillus spp.with probiotic potential from the bovine digestive tract]

description: ABSTRACT The aims in this study were to evaluate the viability of Aspergillus spp. with probiotic potential during storage, pressure of autochthonous microbiota and tolerance to the main fatty acids of ruminal fermentation. The mycotoxicological safety was also verified. Twenty isolates from the gastrointestinal tract of cattle raised in lignified Urochloa decumbens were identified by rDNA sequence analysis and were previously selected because they showed significant cellulolytic potential. The ammonia vapor method was used to detect the production of mycotoxins. The isolates were evaluated for viability of ruminal fluid growth for up to 96 hours and storage under environmental conditions. The evaluated fungi did not produce aflatoxins, and 95% of them had resistance to ruminal acids. Two isolates, selected according these tests, presented viability on autochthonous microbiota pressure and metabolites from the ruminal ecosystem and remain viable for at least two years. In this research, the selected Aspergillus spp. isolates present physiological characteristics to be used with microbial additives or probiotic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482230.v1
title: Optimal operation of the Cantareira System for a critical inflow period

description: ABSTRACT The Cantareira System (CS), one of Brazil’s biggest water producing systems, went through a period of severe drought from 2013 to 2014, compromising not only the 9 million people in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP), but also the downstream basins. This paper aims to propose Dynamic Programming (DP) models for optimal operation of the CS, considering the critical period from 2011 to 2015. In this context, an unconstrained operation optimization model and a rule-based operation optimization model were formulated. Both optimized models presented superior performance when compared to the real operation regarding final storage volumes and guaranteeing the attendance of water demand. The unconstrained operation optimization model provided average supply of 29,40 m3.s-1 for MRSP, and of 9,30 m3.s-1 and 18,70 m3.s-1 for the downstream basins represented by control points, Jb and Jv respectively. The rule-based operation model provided average supply of 28,50 m3.s-1 to MRSP, of 9,40 m3.s-1 to Jb, and of 19,30 m3.s-1 to Jv.
DOI: 10.7284/107713
title: ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) data collected during research cruise MGL1204 using a Hawaii UHDAS instrument system onboard the platform RV Marcus G. Langseth

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482218
title: Number line estimation strategies

description: ABSTRACT The present study had the objective to verify which strategies were used the most by 30 children, from the 2nd to the 6th grade (six students of each class), of a public school in the city of Porto Alegre/RS, in order to perform in a number line estimation task, using individual semi-structured interviews. The main objective of this study was, besides describing the main strategies, to point out those that were more frequent and/or more precise. We have found eight different strategies, ranging from simple exact counting to more complex ones, involving multiplicative proportional structures. The results have indicated that the counting strategy was the one with the highest frequency of usage, but its use wielded low accuracy. For this test, students with higher levels of formal education used more complex strategies, not yet accessible to those with less formal education, which have made possible estimates that are more accurate.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482221
title: Reading strategies - state of art

description: ABSTRACT The purpose of this text is to present a research on reading strategies balance, taking as reference the publications in three bases: theses and dissertations, congress proceedings of national events of the area and articles in periodicals. The starting point was the presence of the expression “reading strategy” in the publication’s title. After this registration, the abstract was read to analyze: the theoretical basis and the confluence (or not) between the authors, the methodology employed, among other elements.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7482224.v1
title: Historical perspective and current status of Doctoral training in Psychology in Argentina: the Doctorate of the National University of Córdoba

description: ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to describe the current status of doctoral training for psychologists in Argentina. To this end, a first historical description is made of the development of Psychology as a scientific discipline, where the first articulations between research and training take shape. Then, it is particularized about the appearance of the first research laboratories and their relationship with the academic training in psychology in Argentina, to continue in another section, with the current discussion on graduate and postgraduate training in the Latin American context. Finally, a current state of the offer of doctoral programs in Psychology is provided based on the reports of the National Council for University Evaluation and Accreditation, focusing on the doctoral program of the National University of Córdoba, which is the oldest and which has the highest quality accreditation category in the country. It concludes with the presentation of some topics that could guide the debate on doctoral training in Psychology in Argentina and Ibero-Latin America.