cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518020
title: Metamemory and aging: Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for elderly

description: ABSTRACT Metamemory measures provide subjective memory information and are relevant to investigate memory ability in aging. However, there is a lack of metamemory instruments available in Brazil. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ), which evaluates different dimensions of subjective memory functioning, such as Feelings, Abilities and Strategies used in everyday life. Methods: The MMQ was translated into Portuguese and administered to 30 Brazilian elderly subjects. The participants underwent cognitive tests, mood scales and metamemory instruments. Results: Analyses revealed good internal consistency (Cronbach's a coefficient ranged from 0.75 to 0.89) and test-retest validity for each MMQ dimensions (positive correlations between two applications ranged from 0.75 to 0.8). Convergent validity evidence for the MMQ was confirmed by significant positive correlations (0.47 to 0.68) with dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the Ability, Control, Self-efficacy and Strategy dimensions). Discriminant validity revealed no associations between the MMQ and cognitive performance, suggesting a weak metamemory-objective memory correspondence. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between MMQ-Ability subscale scores and mood symptoms (-0.63 for anxious symptoms, and -0.54 for depressive symptoms); and the Brazilian MMQ was comparable with MMQ translations to other languages. Conclusion: The Brazilian MMQ exhibits good psychometric properties and appears promising for clinical and research purposes. Additional studies are needed to further examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian MMQ in a larger sample.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6504740.v1
title: Suicide profiles in a municipality of the Legal Amazon

description: Abstract Introduction Suicide is a global public health problem and is among the leading causes of death worldwide. Thus, this study aimed to study the occurrence and characterize the suicide cases recorded in a municipality of the Legal Amazon, between the years of 1999 and 2016. Method We performed an epidemiological descriptive and transversal study including all cases registered as suicides at the Institute of Forensic Medicine (IFM) of Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso. Results Suicide rates ranged from 8.6 (2014) to 20.3 (2003). There was a higher frequency in males (76.6%) and in adults (78.1%). The most common form of suicide was asphyxiation (49.6%), followed by intoxications (27.0%), mainly by pesticides (60.9%). April was the month with the highest number of suicides (13.1%), and February (5.1%) had the lowest. Sundays were the day of the week with a higher incidence (17.5%). Conclusions In conclusion, male adults are more likely to commit self-harm. Thus, there is a need for more research on public health and prevention strategies, also considering more effective actions according to the profile of the victims.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5861535
title: Performance and carcass traits of meat type quails fed with crambe meal

description: SUMMARY Crambe meal is a residue that has been studied as an alternative protein source to soybean meal. The experiment was conducted with the objective of evaluating the inclusion of crambe meal in feed of meat type quails. We used 390 quails, distributed in a completely randomized design, with five treatments, six replicates of 13 birds per plot. The experimental phases were: initial (8 to 21 days), growth (22 to 35 days) and total (8 to 35 days of age). Treatments consisted of a control diet without the crambe meal and the others by the inclusion of the crambe meal protein in replacement of soybean meal protein at the levels of 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12%. Feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion were evaluated. Carcass yield, cuts and economic profitability analysis were evaluated at 35 days of age. There was no significant difference in the performance of quails fed with diets in which crambe meal was included for all phases evaluate. Similarly, in relation to the carcass traits no effect of crambe meal inclusion in the diets. Therefore, the inclusion of crambe meal in diet of quails up to 12% of the protein level is recommended as it does not negatively influence poultry performance. For the study of the economic profitability analysis, the treatment that presented the best index was the 6% of the inclusion of the crambe meal protein.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518020.v1
title: Metamemory and aging: Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for elderly

description: ABSTRACT Metamemory measures provide subjective memory information and are relevant to investigate memory ability in aging. However, there is a lack of metamemory instruments available in Brazil. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ), which evaluates different dimensions of subjective memory functioning, such as Feelings, Abilities and Strategies used in everyday life. Methods: The MMQ was translated into Portuguese and administered to 30 Brazilian elderly subjects. The participants underwent cognitive tests, mood scales and metamemory instruments. Results: Analyses revealed good internal consistency (Cronbach's a coefficient ranged from 0.75 to 0.89) and test-retest validity for each MMQ dimensions (positive correlations between two applications ranged from 0.75 to 0.8). Convergent validity evidence for the MMQ was confirmed by significant positive correlations (0.47 to 0.68) with dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the Ability, Control, Self-efficacy and Strategy dimensions). Discriminant validity revealed no associations between the MMQ and cognitive performance, suggesting a weak metamemory-objective memory correspondence. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between MMQ-Ability subscale scores and mood symptoms (-0.63 for anxious symptoms, and -0.54 for depressive symptoms); and the Brazilian MMQ was comparable with MMQ translations to other languages. Conclusion: The Brazilian MMQ exhibits good psychometric properties and appears promising for clinical and research purposes. Additional studies are needed to further examine the psychometric properties of the Brazilian MMQ in a larger sample.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5861535.v1
title: Performance and carcass traits of meat type quails fed with crambe meal

description: SUMMARY Crambe meal is a residue that has been studied as an alternative protein source to soybean meal. The experiment was conducted with the objective of evaluating the inclusion of crambe meal in feed of meat type quails. We used 390 quails, distributed in a completely randomized design, with five treatments, six replicates of 13 birds per plot. The experimental phases were: initial (8 to 21 days), growth (22 to 35 days) and total (8 to 35 days of age). Treatments consisted of a control diet without the crambe meal and the others by the inclusion of the crambe meal protein in replacement of soybean meal protein at the levels of 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12%. Feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion were evaluated. Carcass yield, cuts and economic profitability analysis were evaluated at 35 days of age. There was no significant difference in the performance of quails fed with diets in which crambe meal was included for all phases evaluate. Similarly, in relation to the carcass traits no effect of crambe meal inclusion in the diets. Therefore, the inclusion of crambe meal in diet of quails up to 12% of the protein level is recommended as it does not negatively influence poultry performance. For the study of the economic profitability analysis, the treatment that presented the best index was the 6% of the inclusion of the crambe meal protein.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516370
title: The Future of Research in Strategy Implementation in the BRICS Context

description: ABSTRACT Albeit the development of the capacity to implement strategic change being a challenge to modern organizations, the studies in this area have prioritized intern issues of the organization, relegating it as a secondary plan, the contextual factors. Implementing a new strategy implies in the alignment of resources and internal capabilities to the organizational reality, adjusting them to the needs or external impositions. Thus, this study aims to identify research suggestions on strategy implementation and relate them to the characteristics of the countries belonging to the BRICS, through a systematic review. In order to meet this goal, the coevolution perspective was used to support the discussion of strategy implementation, stimulating reflections on the role of management and the environment in the context of strategic change. Academically speaking, the results point to an update on the research agenda on implementation strategy; at the managerial level, we present insights for managers of companies operating or that intend to settle in the BRICS countries.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516370.v1
title: The Future of Research in Strategy Implementation in the BRICS Context

description: ABSTRACT Albeit the development of the capacity to implement strategic change being a challenge to modern organizations, the studies in this area have prioritized intern issues of the organization, relegating it as a secondary plan, the contextual factors. Implementing a new strategy implies in the alignment of resources and internal capabilities to the organizational reality, adjusting them to the needs or external impositions. Thus, this study aims to identify research suggestions on strategy implementation and relate them to the characteristics of the countries belonging to the BRICS, through a systematic review. In order to meet this goal, the coevolution perspective was used to support the discussion of strategy implementation, stimulating reflections on the role of management and the environment in the context of strategic change. Academically speaking, the results point to an update on the research agenda on implementation strategy; at the managerial level, we present insights for managers of companies operating or that intend to settle in the BRICS countries.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515914
title: National Policy for Hospital Care: con(di)vergences among the Federal Executive's rules, Conferences and strategies

description: ABSTRACT This paper is aimed at analyzing the National Policy for Hospital Care and its convergences and divergences regarding National Health Conferences and National Health Plans in the 1988 Brazilian Federal Constitution. Documents were collected from January to June 2016, then processed and analyzed until December 2016. Results on policy making were subdivided into pre-decision and decision periods. In the first one, the normative character pointing to the formalization of contracts and the decentralization of hospital management at the state level can be highlighted. During the decision period, the indirect management model was strengthened, thus enhancing tensions involving decisions made in Conferences.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511324.v1
title: Vulnerability of adolescents in clinical research and practice

description: Abstract Adolescents are considered vulnerable and exposed to different threats to health group, making it necessary discussion about ethical aspects related to their participation in research and clinical practice. The employed methodology was an integrative literature review and it was selected studies that approached the subject “bioethical matters related to vulnerability of adolescents” within the last fifteen years. Nine articles included the pre-established criteria to the study, grouped into three categories: 1) works that mentioned the psychological-cognitive comprehension of adolescent to participate in scientific research; 2) works emphasizing aspects related to medical decisions; and 3) studies approaching the issue of sexuality in adolescence. The analysis of selected studies found out it is not possible to reach a valid consensus to all situations involving adolescents in research and clinical practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515914.v1
title: National Policy for Hospital Care: con(di)vergences among the Federal Executive's rules, Conferences and strategies

description: ABSTRACT This paper is aimed at analyzing the National Policy for Hospital Care and its convergences and divergences regarding National Health Conferences and National Health Plans in the 1988 Brazilian Federal Constitution. Documents were collected from January to June 2016, then processed and analyzed until December 2016. Results on policy making were subdivided into pre-decision and decision periods. In the first one, the normative character pointing to the formalization of contracts and the decentralization of hospital management at the state level can be highlighted. During the decision period, the indirect management model was strengthened, thus enhancing tensions involving decisions made in Conferences.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511324
title: Vulnerability of adolescents in clinical research and practice

description: Abstract Adolescents are considered vulnerable and exposed to different threats to health group, making it necessary discussion about ethical aspects related to their participation in research and clinical practice. The employed methodology was an integrative literature review and it was selected studies that approached the subject “bioethical matters related to vulnerability of adolescents” within the last fifteen years. Nine articles included the pre-established criteria to the study, grouped into three categories: 1) works that mentioned the psychological-cognitive comprehension of adolescent to participate in scientific research; 2) works emphasizing aspects related to medical decisions; and 3) studies approaching the issue of sexuality in adolescence. The analysis of selected studies found out it is not possible to reach a valid consensus to all situations involving adolescents in research and clinical practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273017.v1
title: Preoperatively undiagnosed papillary thyroid carcinoma in patients thyroidectomized for benign multinodular goiter

description: ABSTRACT Objective Incidental thyroid cancers (ITCs) are often microcarcinomas; among them, the most frequent histotype is the papillary one. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) in patients thyroidectomized for benign multinodular goiter. Subject and methods We retrospectively evaluated the histological incidence of PTC in 207 consecutive patients who, in a 1-year period, underwent thyroidectomy for benign multinodular goiter. All patients came from an iodine-deficient area (Orleans, France) with three nuclear power stations located in the neighboring areas of the county town. Results Overall, 25 thyroids (12.1%) harbored 37 PTC, of which 31 were microcarcinomas. In these 25 PTC patients, mean age was 55 ± 10 years (range 30-75), female:male ratio 20:5 (4:1). In 10 patients (40% of 25 and 4.8% of 207), PTCs were bilateral, and in 7 (2 with microPTCs) the thyroid capsule was infiltrated. These 7 patients underwent central and lateral cervical lymph node dissections, which revealed lymph node metastases in one and two cases, respectively. Radioiodine treatment was performed in 7 cases. Neither mortality nor transient and permanent nerve injuries were observed. Four (16%) transient hypocalcaemias occurred as early complications. At last follow-up visit (mean length of follow-up 17.2 ± 3.4 months), all patients were doing well and free of any clinical local recurrence or distant metastases. Conclusion With a 12% risk that multinodular goiter harbors preoperatively unsuspected PTCs, which can have already infiltrated the capsule and that can be accompanied by PTC foci contralaterally, an adequate surgical approach has to be considered.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273017
title: Preoperatively undiagnosed papillary thyroid carcinoma in patients thyroidectomized for benign multinodular goiter

description: ABSTRACT Objective Incidental thyroid cancers (ITCs) are often microcarcinomas; among them, the most frequent histotype is the papillary one. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) in patients thyroidectomized for benign multinodular goiter. Subject and methods We retrospectively evaluated the histological incidence of PTC in 207 consecutive patients who, in a 1-year period, underwent thyroidectomy for benign multinodular goiter. All patients came from an iodine-deficient area (Orleans, France) with three nuclear power stations located in the neighboring areas of the county town. Results Overall, 25 thyroids (12.1%) harbored 37 PTC, of which 31 were microcarcinomas. In these 25 PTC patients, mean age was 55 ± 10 years (range 30-75), female:male ratio 20:5 (4:1). In 10 patients (40% of 25 and 4.8% of 207), PTCs were bilateral, and in 7 (2 with microPTCs) the thyroid capsule was infiltrated. These 7 patients underwent central and lateral cervical lymph node dissections, which revealed lymph node metastases in one and two cases, respectively. Radioiodine treatment was performed in 7 cases. Neither mortality nor transient and permanent nerve injuries were observed. Four (16%) transient hypocalcaemias occurred as early complications. At last follow-up visit (mean length of follow-up 17.2 ± 3.4 months), all patients were doing well and free of any clinical local recurrence or distant metastases. Conclusion With a 12% risk that multinodular goiter harbors preoperatively unsuspected PTCs, which can have already infiltrated the capsule and that can be accompanied by PTC foci contralaterally, an adequate surgical approach has to be considered.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514573
title: HYDROLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN WATER BASINS

description: ABSTRACT This work addresses the hydrological behavior in the basins of the Aguapeí and Peixe rivers, which drain part of the region of the Western Plateau of São Paulo state, Brazil. The spatial variation of the water production per unit area in the hydrographic basins was evaluated, taking as a reference different hydrological periods of the historical series of data. To this end, the hydrological regime of the rivers and the drainage area associated to the sampling stations were considered. The obtention of the fluviometric regime and hydrological periods were based on daily, monthly and annual data of historical series. The average specific flow rate was determined by the ratio between the average flow rate in a given measurement section and the respective drainage area. The results reveal changes in the spatial patterns of Qe. The stations located in the upper basin of the basins had a greater data variability in the three hydrological periods, which was expected. The increase in specific water production in certain hydrological periods can intensify the laminar and linear erosion processes, which may be an additional problem for areas with inadequate land management.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514573.v1
title: HYDROLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN WATER BASINS

description: ABSTRACT This work addresses the hydrological behavior in the basins of the Aguapeí and Peixe rivers, which drain part of the region of the Western Plateau of São Paulo state, Brazil. The spatial variation of the water production per unit area in the hydrographic basins was evaluated, taking as a reference different hydrological periods of the historical series of data. To this end, the hydrological regime of the rivers and the drainage area associated to the sampling stations were considered. The obtention of the fluviometric regime and hydrological periods were based on daily, monthly and annual data of historical series. The average specific flow rate was determined by the ratio between the average flow rate in a given measurement section and the respective drainage area. The results reveal changes in the spatial patterns of Qe. The stations located in the upper basin of the basins had a greater data variability in the three hydrological periods, which was expected. The increase in specific water production in certain hydrological periods can intensify the laminar and linear erosion processes, which may be an additional problem for areas with inadequate land management.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517189
title: Physical-chemical and microbiological aspects of the rennet cheese sold in the Northeast States of Brazil

description: The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical-chemical and microbiological profile of the rennet cheese sold in six states in northeastern Brazil. Physical-chemical and microbiological analyses of 104 samples of rennet cheese sold in the states of Pernambuco, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba and Sergipe were analyzed, being 50 samples inspected and 54 without inspection. There was no significant difference (p &gt; 0.05) for physical-chemical parameters between samples. In accordance with the parameters of the legislation, in the 104 examined samples of rennet cheese, it was observed that 100 (96.15%) were outside the limits for Staphylococcuscoagulase positive; 32 samples (31%) did not follow the standardization required for coliforms; and only one sample showed the presence of Salmonella sp. There was no significant difference (p &gt; 0.05) between samples with and without inspection for microbiological analyses. The similarity found in the assessment of physical-chemical parameters of rennet cheese between the evaluated states demonstrates uniformity in the processing of this product. High levels of contamination by pathogens such as Staphylococcuscoagulase positive and thermo-tolerant coliforms, as well as the presence of Salmonella sp., demonstrate that the consumption of rennet cheese may present a health risk for consumers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517189.v1
title: Physical-chemical and microbiological aspects of the rennet cheese sold in the Northeast States of Brazil

description: The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical-chemical and microbiological profile of the rennet cheese sold in six states in northeastern Brazil. Physical-chemical and microbiological analyses of 104 samples of rennet cheese sold in the states of Pernambuco, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba and Sergipe were analyzed, being 50 samples inspected and 54 without inspection. There was no significant difference (p &gt; 0.05) for physical-chemical parameters between samples. In accordance with the parameters of the legislation, in the 104 examined samples of rennet cheese, it was observed that 100 (96.15%) were outside the limits for Staphylococcuscoagulase positive; 32 samples (31%) did not follow the standardization required for coliforms; and only one sample showed the presence of Salmonella sp. There was no significant difference (p &gt; 0.05) between samples with and without inspection for microbiological analyses. The similarity found in the assessment of physical-chemical parameters of rennet cheese between the evaluated states demonstrates uniformity in the processing of this product. High levels of contamination by pathogens such as Staphylococcuscoagulase positive and thermo-tolerant coliforms, as well as the presence of Salmonella sp., demonstrate that the consumption of rennet cheese may present a health risk for consumers.