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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557018.v1
title: CRYOPRESERVATION OF SEEDS OF THE BRAZILIAN NATIVE SPECIES AROEIRA-DO-SERTÃO (Astronium urundeuva M. Allemão Engl.)1

description: ABSTRACT Aroeira-do-sertão is a Brazilian native species that has been widely explored. Thus, the population of this species has been reduced and techniques for its preservation are essential, such as the conservation of seeds in liquid nitrogen (LN). The objective of this work was to evaluate different cryoprotectant solutions for cryopreservation of aroeira-do-sertão seeds in LN (-196 °C). The treatments used were: control (7.5±1.5 °C); LN without cryoprotectant; sucrose 0.4 mol L-1; sucrose 0.8 mol L-1; glycerol 1 mol L-1; glycerol 2 mol L-1; PVS1 (plant vitrification solution); PVS2; PVS2 + 1% phloroglucinol; and PVS3. The seeds remained frozen for 120 days. The seeds were evaluated for germination and water content before cryopreservation. Several germination parameters were evaluated on the seventh day and plant growth variables were evaluated after 150 days. The seeds presented 9.2% water content and 74% germination before cryopreservation. The germination in the control treatment was 55%, whereas it varied from 61% to 69% under cryopreservation, denoting the positive effect of cryopreservation, even without cryoprotectants (69%). The seeds presented a triphasic water absorption model; the LN accelerated the germination, which started within 56 hours, whereas the germination in the control treatment started after 66 hours. The plant parts presented satisfactory development after 150 days, as shown by the Dickson quality index. The use of cryoprotectants did not affect seed germination and initial growth of seedlings. Aroeira-do-sertão seeds with 9.2% water content can be cryopreserved in LN without cryoprotectants.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557032
title: Government actions for COVID-19 control and prevention in prisons: a scoping review

description: Abstract This is a scoping review of the literature on actions taken by countries during 2020 regarding the care for people living in the prison environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. We selected 54 publications for data mining and found data from 45 countries, which were organized into categories. Most of the literature addressed strategies adopted by countries with advanced economies. All of them mentioned some strategies to reduce viral transmission - the major ones were restricted/suspended family visits and desincarceration - and interventions to improve infrastructures in prisons, the provision of a telephone or other devices for calls or video calls being the most mentioned. Policies to mitigate the effects of the epidemic and interventions were found in publications referencing 33 countries, with the main focus on keeping family contact and reviewing the public safety policy. Concerning governance policies, measures from 11 countries were reported, and the most cited was national authority reinforcement. This study highlights the need for research on the success of each strategy and the differences among those countries.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557032.v1
title: Government actions for COVID-19 control and prevention in prisons: a scoping review

description: Abstract This is a scoping review of the literature on actions taken by countries during 2020 regarding the care for people living in the prison environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. We selected 54 publications for data mining and found data from 45 countries, which were organized into categories. Most of the literature addressed strategies adopted by countries with advanced economies. All of them mentioned some strategies to reduce viral transmission - the major ones were restricted/suspended family visits and desincarceration - and interventions to improve infrastructures in prisons, the provision of a telephone or other devices for calls or video calls being the most mentioned. Policies to mitigate the effects of the epidemic and interventions were found in publications referencing 33 countries, with the main focus on keeping family contact and reviewing the public safety policy. Concerning governance policies, measures from 11 countries were reported, and the most cited was national authority reinforcement. This study highlights the need for research on the success of each strategy and the differences among those countries.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557035
title: SPECIFICITY AND DIVERSITY OF ATHLETIC ABILITY NEEDS AMONG PROFESSIONAL GYMNASTS

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Gymnastics sports require athletes to have exceptional physical fitness. Distinct specific training methods, when mastered, can elevate the functional capacity and athletic abilities of professionals. In this way, athletes can better perform their abilities in competition. Objective Analyze the physical training methods of gymnasts. In parallel, this paper analyzes the impact of functional training methods on gymnasts’ physical fitness and competition performance. Methods This paper selects several gymnasts as research objects. The gymnasts were randomly divided into two groups (experimental and control groups). The experimental group used functional training. The control group used traditional training methods. This paper tests and records the athletes’ fitness before and after training. The mathematical statistics method allows the collected data to be analyzed and discussed. Results There was a big difference in the fitness index between the experimental and control groups (P&lt;0.05). Conclusion Functional training helps to improve the physical performance of gymnasts. Functional training programs can effectively enhance the response of the phasic muscles, positively influencing motor agility. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557035.v1
title: SPECIFICITY AND DIVERSITY OF ATHLETIC ABILITY NEEDS AMONG PROFESSIONAL GYMNASTS

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Gymnastics sports require athletes to have exceptional physical fitness. Distinct specific training methods, when mastered, can elevate the functional capacity and athletic abilities of professionals. In this way, athletes can better perform their abilities in competition. Objective Analyze the physical training methods of gymnasts. In parallel, this paper analyzes the impact of functional training methods on gymnasts’ physical fitness and competition performance. Methods This paper selects several gymnasts as research objects. The gymnasts were randomly divided into two groups (experimental and control groups). The experimental group used functional training. The control group used traditional training methods. This paper tests and records the athletes’ fitness before and after training. The mathematical statistics method allows the collected data to be analyzed and discussed. Results There was a big difference in the fitness index between the experimental and control groups (P&lt;0.05). Conclusion Functional training helps to improve the physical performance of gymnasts. Functional training programs can effectively enhance the response of the phasic muscles, positively influencing motor agility. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557038
title: A new milk-clotting enzyme from noni seeds (Morinda citrifolia L)

description: ABSTRACT Proteases are a group of enzymes that catalyze several essential reactions. They are found in all living organisms and in plants has received more attention because of their potential involvement in various industrial processes. Noni plant (Morinda citrifolia L.), belongs to the family Rubiaceae, of southwestern Asia origin. The juice made with the fruit is widely used as phytotherapic agent and in combating a range of diseases, while seeds are usually discarded. The objective of this work was to seek active milk clotting proteases in noni seeds. The crude extract (CE) protein was obtained from seeds sprayed and mixed with tris-HCl 50mM buffer (pH 6.0). The results demonstrated the presence of proteases with milk clotting properties in noni seeds, which a high milk clotting activity from 3,891 U/mL to 65°C. This value indicates that 1mL of extract is able to coagulate 3.8 liters of milk in 40 minutes under specific conditions. This property indicates the potential of noni seeds as a natural source of proteolytic enzymes with biotechnological potential for application in the cheese making industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557038.v1
title: A new milk-clotting enzyme from noni seeds (Morinda citrifolia L)

description: ABSTRACT Proteases are a group of enzymes that catalyze several essential reactions. They are found in all living organisms and in plants has received more attention because of their potential involvement in various industrial processes. Noni plant (Morinda citrifolia L.), belongs to the family Rubiaceae, of southwestern Asia origin. The juice made with the fruit is widely used as phytotherapic agent and in combating a range of diseases, while seeds are usually discarded. The objective of this work was to seek active milk clotting proteases in noni seeds. The crude extract (CE) protein was obtained from seeds sprayed and mixed with tris-HCl 50mM buffer (pH 6.0). The results demonstrated the presence of proteases with milk clotting properties in noni seeds, which a high milk clotting activity from 3,891 U/mL to 65°C. This value indicates that 1mL of extract is able to coagulate 3.8 liters of milk in 40 minutes under specific conditions. This property indicates the potential of noni seeds as a natural source of proteolytic enzymes with biotechnological potential for application in the cheese making industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557039
title: PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF POTATOES UNDER DIFFERENT POTASSIUM FERTILIZER SOURCES

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate potassium and chloride accumulation in, and the yield and quality of the potato tubers of the Asterix cultivar, under the application of two potassium fertilizer sources (KCl and K2SO4.2MgSO4) and their combinations. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with five treatments and four replications in a factorial scheme with a subdivided plot. The presence of greater than 61.8% of the recommended dose of chloride in potassium fertilization affects potato plant growth, with less dry matter accumulation in the aerial part. This does not occur in the tubers because of lower nutrient translocation to the tubers. K accumulation varies between levels depending on the companion ions of the sources. Throughout the cycle, the amount of chloride increased in the aerial parts and tubers with an increase in the percentage of KCl. The total productivity is affected by the use of a combination of potassium sources in different proportions, with a maximum yield of 41.3 t ha-1 with a combination of 64.5% KCl and 36.5% K2SO4.2MgSO4. Soluble solids did not vary with the sources at a dose of 180 kg ha-1 K2O.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557039.v1
title: PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF POTATOES UNDER DIFFERENT POTASSIUM FERTILIZER SOURCES

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate potassium and chloride accumulation in, and the yield and quality of the potato tubers of the Asterix cultivar, under the application of two potassium fertilizer sources (KCl and K2SO4.2MgSO4) and their combinations. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with five treatments and four replications in a factorial scheme with a subdivided plot. The presence of greater than 61.8% of the recommended dose of chloride in potassium fertilization affects potato plant growth, with less dry matter accumulation in the aerial part. This does not occur in the tubers because of lower nutrient translocation to the tubers. K accumulation varies between levels depending on the companion ions of the sources. Throughout the cycle, the amount of chloride increased in the aerial parts and tubers with an increase in the percentage of KCl. The total productivity is affected by the use of a combination of potassium sources in different proportions, with a maximum yield of 41.3 t ha-1 with a combination of 64.5% KCl and 36.5% K2SO4.2MgSO4. Soluble solids did not vary with the sources at a dose of 180 kg ha-1 K2O.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557042
title: Composition, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory activities of Hexane and Methanol extracts of Acmella uliginosa from Terai region of Uttarakhand

description: Abstract Acmella uliginosa, an edible herb belonging to Asteraceae family, was collected from the Terai region of Uttarakhand, India. Methanol and hexane extracts of the whole plant were prepared using soxhlet apparatus. The GC-MS analysis of plant extracts identifies 22 and 35 major compounds of methanol and hexane extracts which comprises of 74.21% and 73.20% of the total composition of extracts, respectively. The major compound in hexane was 2, 4-heptadienal (7.99%) whereas trans, trans-9, 12-octadecadienoic acid propyl ester (16.96%) was major compound in methanol extract. The extracts were evaluated for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Methanol extract showed higher free radical scavenging and reducing power activities with IC50 value 153.82±1.69 μg/mL and RP50 value of 152.28±0.41 μg/mL, respectively. The metal chelating activity was higher in hexane extract as compared to methanol extract i.e., 62.08±0.25 μg/mL. The anti-inflammatory activity assessed by its ability to inhibit denaturation was higher in methanol having IB50 value 87.33±0.15 µg/mL. The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and ortho-dihydric phenol content (ODP) of methanol and hexane extracts were also evaluated. TPC, TFC and ODP was higher in methanol extract having value of 122.23±0.22, 35.01±0.29 and 8±0.86 mg/mL, respectively. Acmella uliginosa, might be considered as a natural source for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557042.v1
title: Composition, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory activities of Hexane and Methanol extracts of Acmella uliginosa from Terai region of Uttarakhand

description: Abstract Acmella uliginosa, an edible herb belonging to Asteraceae family, was collected from the Terai region of Uttarakhand, India. Methanol and hexane extracts of the whole plant were prepared using soxhlet apparatus. The GC-MS analysis of plant extracts identifies 22 and 35 major compounds of methanol and hexane extracts which comprises of 74.21% and 73.20% of the total composition of extracts, respectively. The major compound in hexane was 2, 4-heptadienal (7.99%) whereas trans, trans-9, 12-octadecadienoic acid propyl ester (16.96%) was major compound in methanol extract. The extracts were evaluated for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Methanol extract showed higher free radical scavenging and reducing power activities with IC50 value 153.82±1.69 μg/mL and RP50 value of 152.28±0.41 μg/mL, respectively. The metal chelating activity was higher in hexane extract as compared to methanol extract i.e., 62.08±0.25 μg/mL. The anti-inflammatory activity assessed by its ability to inhibit denaturation was higher in methanol having IB50 value 87.33±0.15 µg/mL. The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and ortho-dihydric phenol content (ODP) of methanol and hexane extracts were also evaluated. TPC, TFC and ODP was higher in methanol extract having value of 122.23±0.22, 35.01±0.29 and 8±0.86 mg/mL, respectively. Acmella uliginosa, might be considered as a natural source for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557045
title: Completeness of tuberculosis information system data from prisoners in the state Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) has a high incidence in several countries and is even more severe in prisoners. We evaluated the completeness of prisoners TB notifications in the Notifiable Disease Information System (SINAN) carried out by prison primary care teams (eAPP) or by other health facilities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). This descriptive cross-sectional study used prisoners data notifications in the SINAN TB by the eAPP or other health facilities from January 2014 to November 2018. We analyzed the percentage of completeness of the variables: gender, ethnicity, schooling, HIV, entry type, sputum smear, sputum culture, AIDS, ART during TB treatment, directly observed treatment (DOT), sixth-month smear, and closure status. Around 52.9% of TB cases in prisoners were reported by eAPP, and other health facilities reported 47.1% of the cases. Eighty percent of the variables were classified in category 4 (75.1% to 100% completeness). However, the DOT and sixth-month smear variables were classified into category 3 (50.1% and 75% completeness). While it does not compromise the notification of TB in the SINAN, the lack of data can impair the quality of information about the disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557045.v1
title: Completeness of tuberculosis information system data from prisoners in the state Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) has a high incidence in several countries and is even more severe in prisoners. We evaluated the completeness of prisoners TB notifications in the Notifiable Disease Information System (SINAN) carried out by prison primary care teams (eAPP) or by other health facilities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). This descriptive cross-sectional study used prisoners data notifications in the SINAN TB by the eAPP or other health facilities from January 2014 to November 2018. We analyzed the percentage of completeness of the variables: gender, ethnicity, schooling, HIV, entry type, sputum smear, sputum culture, AIDS, ART during TB treatment, directly observed treatment (DOT), sixth-month smear, and closure status. Around 52.9% of TB cases in prisoners were reported by eAPP, and other health facilities reported 47.1% of the cases. Eighty percent of the variables were classified in category 4 (75.1% to 100% completeness). However, the DOT and sixth-month smear variables were classified into category 3 (50.1% and 75% completeness). While it does not compromise the notification of TB in the SINAN, the lack of data can impair the quality of information about the disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557047
title: MANAGEMENT ZONES DESIGN FOR SOYBEAN CROP USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND GEOSTATISTICS

description: ABSTRACT In precision agriculture, determining management zones for soil and plant attributes is a complex process that requires knowledge of several variables, which complicates management and decisionmaking processes. This study evaluated the spatial variability of soybean yield and soil chemical properties using geostatistical and multivariate analyses to define management zones in an Oxisol. The soybean yield and soil chemical properties between 0 to 0.2 and 0.2 to 0.4 m soil depths were sampled at 70 points. Geostatistical and multivariate analyses were then performed on these data. The soil chemical properties showed higher variability at 0.2 to 0.4 m soil depth. The semivariogram parameters of the principal component analysis (PCA) data (PCA 1, PCA 2, and PCA 3) for both depths were more homogeneous than the original data. The maps of soil chemical properties showed high similarity to the soybean yield map. The PCA explained 65.34% (0 to 0.2 m) and 70.50% (0.2 to 0.4 m) of data variability, grouping the soybean yield, organic matter, pH, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium. PCA spatialization allowed for the definition of management zones indicated by PCA 1, PCA 2, and PCA 3 for both depths. The result indicates that the area must be managed using different strategies of soil fertility management to increase soybean yield.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557047.v1
title: MANAGEMENT ZONES DESIGN FOR SOYBEAN CROP USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND GEOSTATISTICS

description: ABSTRACT In precision agriculture, determining management zones for soil and plant attributes is a complex process that requires knowledge of several variables, which complicates management and decisionmaking processes. This study evaluated the spatial variability of soybean yield and soil chemical properties using geostatistical and multivariate analyses to define management zones in an Oxisol. The soybean yield and soil chemical properties between 0 to 0.2 and 0.2 to 0.4 m soil depths were sampled at 70 points. Geostatistical and multivariate analyses were then performed on these data. The soil chemical properties showed higher variability at 0.2 to 0.4 m soil depth. The semivariogram parameters of the principal component analysis (PCA) data (PCA 1, PCA 2, and PCA 3) for both depths were more homogeneous than the original data. The maps of soil chemical properties showed high similarity to the soybean yield map. The PCA explained 65.34% (0 to 0.2 m) and 70.50% (0.2 to 0.4 m) of data variability, grouping the soybean yield, organic matter, pH, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium. PCA spatialization allowed for the definition of management zones indicated by PCA 1, PCA 2, and PCA 3 for both depths. The result indicates that the area must be managed using different strategies of soil fertility management to increase soybean yield.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557051
title: Chloris Sw. and Stapfochloa H. Scholz (Poaceae: Chloridoideae)

description: ABSTRACT This paper encompasses the taxonomic study of Chloris and Stapfochloa in Paraíba State, contributing to the knowledge of local agrostological flora. Consultations on the virtual databases, as well as visits to physical herbaria, collecting expeditions and fieldwork observations, were made. In the study area, the occurrence of five species of Chloris and one species of Stapfochloa was confirmed. Identification key, descriptions, information about economic value and geographical distribution, ecology, and images of the species are provided.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21557051.v1
title: Chloris Sw. and Stapfochloa H. Scholz (Poaceae: Chloridoideae)

description: ABSTRACT This paper encompasses the taxonomic study of Chloris and Stapfochloa in Paraíba State, contributing to the knowledge of local agrostological flora. Consultations on the virtual databases, as well as visits to physical herbaria, collecting expeditions and fieldwork observations, were made. In the study area, the occurrence of five species of Chloris and one species of Stapfochloa was confirmed. Identification key, descriptions, information about economic value and geographical distribution, ecology, and images of the species are provided.