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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289050
title: The Influence of Company Size on Energy Management Systems Adoption: A System Dynamics Model

description: ABSTRACT Isomorphism can be understood as the process that leads one population to resemble another in the same environmental conditions. Isomorphic pressures are felt differently depending on the size of the organization and can disturb the adoption of Energy Management Systems, such as ISO 50001. Given institutional differences, how can government´s coercive pressures impact the spread of ISO 50001 in each size group? To what extent can they influence the overall spread of certification? This article applies the Bass diffusion model to assess the ISO 50001 certification over the 2016-2040 period, using a system dynamics modeling approach. It proposes an extension of the diffusion model related to market stakeholder pressure, based on institutional theory. The results showed that financial and fiscal incentives provided the most significant impact on the overall number of certified industries. Large companies are the most relevant segment for certification without additional policies, while smaller ones benefit significantly from incentive programs. This study reinforces the relevance that stakeholders have in promoting greener standards and initiatives, and offers useful lessons on the dynamics of adopting energy management systems.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289047
title: INDIRECT DECOMPRESSION BY LATERAL FUSION: ANALYSIS OF SAGITAL ALIGNMENT

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the effectiveness of indirect decompression after lateral access fusion in patients with high pelvic incidence. Methods: A retrospective, non-comparative, non-randomized analysis of 22 patients with high pelvic incidence who underwent lateral access fusion, 11 of whom were male and 11 female, with a mean age of 63 years (52-74), was conducted. Magnetic resonance exams were performed within one year after surgery. The cross-sectional area of the thecal sac, anterior and posterior disc heights, and bilateral foramen heights, measured pre- and postoperatively in axial and sagittal magnetic resonance images, were analyzed. The sagittal alignment parameters were measured using simple radiographs. The clinical results were evaluated using the ODI and VAS (back and lower limbs) questionnaires. Results: In all cases, the technique was performed successfully without neural complications. The mean cross-sectional area increased from 126.5 mm preoperatively to 174.3 mm postoperatively. The mean anterior disc height increased from 9.4 mm preoperatively to 12.8 mm postoperatively, while the posterior disc height increased from 6.3 mm preoperatively to 8.1 mm postoperatively. The mean height of the right foramen increased from 157.3 mm in the preoperative period to 171.2 mm in the postoperative period and that of the left foramen increased from 139.3 mm in the preoperative to 158.9 mm in the postoperative. Conclusions: This technique is capable of correcting misalignment in spinal deformity, achieving fusion and promoting the decompression of neural elements. Level of evidence III; Retrospective study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289044
title: Spatial Dependency of Eco-Efficiency of Agriculture in São Paulo

description: ABSTRACT This research presents an eco-efficiency index for the municipalities of São Paulo, indicating how much it would be possible to maximize economic and environmental objectives, taking into account the best practices for the municipalities of this region. In this vein, we used the Data Envelopment Analysis method with directional distance functions based on the classic variables of multiproduct production function and the internalization of two externalities (one positive and one negative). The study also used the tools of exploratory spatial data analysis to verify the spatial autocorrelation and spatial heterogeneity of the calculated index. The results indicate that, on average, the analyzed municipalities are able to expand the production and forested areas by 59% and also to reduce degraded areas and inputs in the same proportion. Spatial analysis demonstrated the existence of spatial heterogeneity and autocorrelation between municipalities and the formation of large clusters. Based on these results, priorities for environmental intervention in the state are defined.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289042
title: UNKNOWN PRIMARY TUMOR SITES IN SPINAL METASTASIS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: The goal of the study was to report the prevalence of spinal metastasis with unknown primary tumor, clinical features, treatment results and patient survival. Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 103 patients with spinal metastasis and epidural compression, who underwent surgical treatment between March 2009 and August 2015. The prevalence of metastatic spinal tumor with unknown primary tumor was evaluated, as well clinical features, survival and treatment results. Results: Of 103 patients with spinal metastasis and epidural compression, seven patients (6.8%) with unknown primary tumor site were identified; five (71.4%) male and two (28.6%) female, with ages ranging from 37 to 67 years (50.7 years). The metastasis was located in the thoracic spine in six of the patients (85.7%) and in the cervical spine in one (14.3%). The mean survival time was 44.8 days. Conclusion: Spinal metastasis with unknown primary tumor was found in 6.8% of patients. The prognosis and outcomes were poor, and patients had poor survival rates. Level of evidence III; Experimental study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289040
title: Country or Brand: What Matters to Younger Millennials?

description: ABSTRACT Our objective is to compare the effects of country of origin (COO) and brand on Younger Millennials’ (YM) willingness to buy global brands. We chose the United States, because it is the country of origin for the most valuable global brands. We approached Apple, Levi’s, and McDonald’s because they are iconic brands both in the US and globally. We tested constructs related to the country of origin and brand and then conducted a survey with 367 YM (17-23 years old) as potential brand consumers. We applied a structural equation model to analyze the impacts of these constructs on their willingness to buy. Results indicate that the way YM connect themselves to the brand is more important than the way they perceive or feel about the brand’s country of origin. We studied real brands within their target market and, in a current context, translated constructs for application in day-to-day consumer situations, while seeking discoveries that can be widely applied in the field of international marketing.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289038
title: CORRELATION BETWEEN DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE AND TYPES OF LUMBAR LORDOSIS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the relationship between the incidence of different types of degenerative diseases of the spine and lumbopelvic biomechanics, according to the types of lordosis of Roussouly's classification. Methods: Retrospective study of medical records and results of imaging exams of patients seen at a private hospital in São Paulo. The sagittal alignment of these patients was evaluated by classifying them according to Roussouly into 4 types, based on panoramic radiographs of the spine. These results were correlated with the patient's degenerative diagnosis (Herniated disc, Canal stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, degenerative discopathy and Facet arthrosis). Statistical tests were performed comparing the types of curvature and diagnoses identified. Results: 418 patients were evaluated, 51.4% male and 49.6% female. The vast majority of patients, about 54%, had a diagnosis of herniated lumbar disc. There was a statistically significant difference that showed a predilection for surgical treatment in cases classified as Type I and Type II in the Roussouly classification. There was no statistically significant difference that correlated the types of lumbar lordosis with the diagnosis presented by the patients. Conclusion: There is no statistically significant difference that correlates the type of lumbar lordosis according to Roussouly with lumbar degenerative diseases. In contrast, patients classified as Type 1 and Type 2 by Roussouly underwent a greater number of surgical treatments compared to patients type 3 and 4, with statistical relevance. Level of evidence 2; Retrospective prognostic study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289037
title: POSTERIOR VERTEBRAL COLUMN RESECTION (PVCR): A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPTION TO TREAT KYPHOSIS FROM SPINAL TUBERCULOSIS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the clinical and radiological results of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) for the treatment of kyphosis from spinal tuberculosis. Methods: Retrospective study of a series of 14 cases, 9 female and 5 male, with a mean age of 28 years (1 to 64) at the time of surgery, with spinal tuberculosis with mean kyphosis of 56.42° (2° to 95°). Results: All patients underwent surgical treatment with PVCR, with a mean number of 2.57 (1 to 6) resected vertebrae and a mean number of instrumented vertebrae of 6.14 (4 to 8). The mean kyphosis correction was 64% after up to one year of follow-up. Prior to surgery, eight patients had signs of spinal cord impairment (ASIA score ranging from A to D), and six did not present any deficit of strength or sensory function (ASIA E). There was no neurological worsening and everyone with deficits improved by at least one degree on the scale. In the postoperative follow-up, bone consolidation was observed in all patients, except one. Among the intra- and postoperative complications, pleurotomy was the most prevalent. Conclusion: Posterior vertebral column resection has proven to be a safe and effective option for the treatment of kyphotic deformity from spinal tuberculosis. Level of evidence IV; Therapeutic studies - Investigation of treatment results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289036
title: SURGERY FOR LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION: OPEN X MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUE

description: ABSTRACT Objective: In Brazil, there are no studies comparing endoscopic treatment of lumbar disc herniation with the conventional open technique in SUS (Unified Health System) with regard to hospitalization time and complications occurring within one year, which is the objective of this study. Methods: A survey of 32 surgeries performed in 2019 (11 open and 21 endoscopic) to evaluate pain parameters before and after surgery (VAS), days of hospitalization, and complications. The data were submitted to statistical analysis (ANOVA) using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Fourteen patients were female and eighteen were male, with a mean age of 41.35 years (p&gt; 0.05 between sexes). The pre- and postoperative VAS for pain radiating to the lower limb were similar between the groups: 8.5 ± 0.82 with the open technique and 8.19 ± 1.15 with endoscopic technique. In both groups there was an improvement in the pain pattern with a significant reduction in the VAS (p &lt; 0.05) and there was no statistical relevance between the groups in terms of pain improvement. There was statistical relevance between the groups in the comparison of days of hospitalization required, with the group submitted to endoscopic surgery having a lower number of days. The complications reported were compatible with those found in the literature (postoperative dysesthesia, new herniation). Conclusions: The endoscopic technique resulted in an important reduction in the number of days of hospitalization, a factor with a high impact on the costs of any surgical procedure, which can be a determining factor in the feasibility of minimally invasive techniques. Level of evidence IV; Therapeutic Study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289035
title: The Identity Constitution of the Craft Beer Consumer in the City of Fortaleza (Brazil)

description: ABSTRACT With the transformation of the market into a provider of relevant symbolic resources, individuals like to demonstrate consumer goods that reflect their values and shared lifestyles. Thus, the aim of this study is to define identity profiles of craft beer enthusiasts based on their consumption practices. Using exploratory qualitative research, 55 consumers were interviewed and observations were made in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The results present five consumer identity profiles in the culture of the craft beer consumer: Beginner, Adventurer, Beer Evangelist, Expert, and Beer Snob. The research enriches the studies inherent in consumer culture by presenting identity profiles based on consumption habits, and what is more, the research also makes a contribution by presenting the segmentation methodology in which the suggested identities can serve as a mechanism for industry organizations in the search for relationship strategies with the target audience.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289033
title: Analysis of the Effects of Rivalry and Dynamism on the Firm’s Competitive Position

description: ABSTRACT The main objective of this study is to analyze the influences of dynamism and rivalry on the competitive position of US firms in the periods pre- and post-economic crisis of 2008, considering the role of firm size as a moderator. For this, data from firms operating in the manufacturing industry from 2001 to 2015 were used as a sample, analyzing the data through structural equation modeling. The model proposed in this study relates the constructs competitive position, dynamism and rivalry, using as a moderator the size of the firm. We found that the 2008 crisis influenced the environment in which the firms in the sample were inserted, causing a reduction in dynamism and rivalry. It was found that rivalry and firm size influenced competitive position, while dynamism, on the other hand, had little influence on competitive position. We also concluded that the dynamism of the industry has a direct influence on rivalry between firms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289032
title: THE MINIMALLY INVASIVE BIPOLAR TECHNIQUE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SPINAL DEFORMITIES IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

description: ABSTRACT Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine that occurs during growth. Surgery is indicated when the curve progresses despite conservative treatment. The traditional surgical treatment involves correction of the deformity using segmental spinal fixation to obtain solid bone fusion by decortication and bone grafting. Vertebral osteotomies or even vertebrectomies may be required for huge deformities. These techniques provide good results, but they are invasive, involving lengthy surgery, increased blood loss, and longer recovery times. Therefore, we developed another technique: The Minimally Invasive Bipolar Technique, based on gradual internal correction of the deformity secondary to viscoelastic relaxation of the trunk. This method is aimed at reducing surgical risks while providing satisfactory results and improving quality of life for the patients and their families. Additionally, this technique is cost effective for public health. T ype of the study: Update article.
DOI: 10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc26z3s3
title: CCDC 2054735: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

description: Related Article: Anastasiya A. Eliseeva, Daniil M. Ivanov, Anton V. Rozhkov, Ivan V. Ananyev, Antonio Frontera, Vadim Yu. Kukushkin|2021|JACS Au|1|354|doi:10.1021/jacsau.1c00012
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289030
title: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CERVICAL SAGITTAL BALANCE WITH RADIOGRAPHS IN DIFFERENT POSTURES

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the cervical sagittal balance in groups of patients submitted to lateral radiographs of the cervical segment, with the upper limbs in two different positions. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative, prospective, descriptive study using radiographic analysis of 100 adult individuals, aged between 20 and 70 years. Two lateral radiographs were taken of each patient, one image with the upper limbs crossed over the trunk (flexed elbows) and the other with the upper limbs elevated in front (extended elbows). All patients answered a questionnaire about age, sex, presence of pain in the cervical spine, as well as degree of pain based on the Likert scale. The radiographic parameters evaluated were the COBB angle (Cobb), thoracic inlet angle (TIA), T1 slope, neck tilt and distance from the center of gravity (COG) of the skull to C7 (COG-C7) with the elbows in extension (Ext) and flexion (Flex). A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered a statistically significant difference. Results: Sixty patients were female (60%) and forty were male (40%). The data analysis obtained showed statistical significance in Cobb Flex vs. Cobb Ext (p = 0.000), TIA Flex vs. TIA Ext (p = 0.000), T1 Flex vs. T1 Ext (p = 0.000), Neck tilt Flex vs. Neck tilt Ext (p = 0.000), and COG-C7 Flex vs. COG-C7 Ext (p = 0.000). Conclusion: There was statistical significance in relation to the positioning of the upper limbs in the lateral radiographs, yielding higher values in the angulations with the limbs raised towards the front (extended elbows). Level of evidence II; Prospective Comparative Study.
DOI: 10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc26z3t4
title: CCDC 2054736: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

description: Related Article: Anastasiya A. Eliseeva, Daniil M. Ivanov, Anton V. Rozhkov, Ivan V. Ananyev, Antonio Frontera, Vadim Yu. Kukushkin|2021|JACS Au|1|354|doi:10.1021/jacsau.1c00012
DOI: 10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc26z3v5
title: CCDC 2054737: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

description: Related Article: Anastasiya A. Eliseeva, Daniil M. Ivanov, Anton V. Rozhkov, Ivan V. Ananyev, Antonio Frontera, Vadim Yu. Kukushkin|2021|JACS Au|1|354|doi:10.1021/jacsau.1c00012
DOI: 10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc26z3w6
title: CCDC 2054738: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination

description: Related Article: Anastasiya A. Eliseeva, Daniil M. Ivanov, Anton V. Rozhkov, Ivan V. Ananyev, Antonio Frontera, Vadim Yu. Kukushkin|2021|JACS Au|1|354|doi:10.1021/jacsau.1c00012
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289029
title: Accounting Conservatism and National Culture

description: ABSTRACT The following study intends to evaluate the influence of Hofstede’s cultural dimension (2017) on a corporation from several countries’ accounting conservatism scale. Based on Thomson Reuters’ data and a final sample of 54,484 observations (32 countries), the analysis was made over a period from 2010 to 2016 and was based off on Ball and Shivakumar’s work (2005) in measuring accounting conservatism. When analyzing each cultural dimension individually, it was noted that companies from countries that have an individualistic culture would engage in bad accounting conservatism, while companies with a long term orientation exhibited the opposite attitude, according to the survey’s scenario. In general, the conclusion is that the national culture can impact accounting information quality, impacting on a larger or lesser extent for accounting conservatism. One of the main contributions of this study is the comprehension that the intrinsic cultural factors of each nation can influence the quality of the accounting information.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289027
title: Sports Marketing and Perceived Value: an application of the conjoint analysis in the Fan Membership Programs of Football

description: ABSTRACT Football is ever present in Brazilians’ lives, and, more than a game, it also involves social and economic relations. Fan Membership Programs (FMPs), based on relationship marketing strategies, are ways to bring the clubs closer to their fans. This paper aims to analyze the perceived value structure of FMPs, based on sociodemographic profiles, starting with FMP attributes of the 2016 Brazilian Football Championship series A classified clubs. The data was collected online, and the population consisted of fans of the selected teams. The data was analyzed using the multivariate technique of Conjoint Analysis. It was verified that the general sample for different sociodemographic profiles, the ticket discounts, and prices of the FMP are the most valued attributes. This paper contributes to academy and practice by presenting a capable instrument to describe FMPs’ value perception. In academic terms, it contributes as a sports marketing management study. In addition, the paper could also apply as a tool for the Football clubs’ managers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289025
title: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE TYPES OF FIXATION IN ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To conduct a comparative study of the results obtained in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with different types of fixations (traditional, selective and multiple), and to evaluate the correction of angular deformity in the frontal plane by the Cobb and sacral clavicular angle (SCA) methods. Methods: A study of a group of 278 patients with AIS who underwent selective, traditional, and multiple fixation surgeries. Results: Significant corrections of both the Cobb angle and the SCA were observed. Conclusions: In the multiple fixation surgeries there was a 100% correction between the preoperative and postoperative SCA values and a 50% correction in the traditional and selective fixations, a difference considered significant. Regarding the Cobb angle, the three fixations presented corrections between preop and postop with significant differences. Level of evidence III; Retrospective Study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289023
title: COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF VANCOMYCIN POWDER FOR DEEP WOUND INFECTION PROPHYLAXIS IN SPINE FUSION

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the cost effectiveness of vancomycin powder in the prophylaxis of posterior lumbar spine instrumentation, seeking potential savings. Methods: A retrospective, observational study was performed to evaluate the cost effectiveness. Data were retrieved from patients’ files from March 2016 to April 2017; costs were considered for the procedures, as well as which antibiotic was used. Results: A total of 184 patients were included. Of these, 102 received prophylactic treatment with 1g of cephalothin and 82 received 1g of cephalothin and 1g of vancomycin powder, which was applied to the wound prior to tissue closure. Of the 184 patients, 110 were women (59%) and 74 were men (41%), and the mean age was 55 years (24-77). The participants had a median BMI of 28.9 kg/m2 (19-39). The average cost per hospitalized patient was $3974 USD and the average cost of rehospitalization due to infection was, on average, $7700 USD. The use of vancomycin powder led to cost savings of $75,008.79 USD per 100 posterior spinal fusions performed for degenerative spine. Conclusion: The use of vancomycin powder is a cost-effective option for prophylaxis of surgical site infection in spine fusion. Level of evidence III; Economic and decision analysis.