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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739754.v1
title: Holocene moisture variations in western arid central Asia inferred from loess records from NE Iran

description: In the present study, we sampled five loess profiles in NE Iran for optical luminescence dating, stratigraphic characterization, and measurement of various environmental proxies (stable carbon isotopic composition of bulk organic matter (δ<sup>13</sup>C<sub>org</sub>), environmental magnetic parameters, and sediment color). We then compared the records with previously reported lake sediment records from adjacent areas and with loess records from central and eastern ACA, and with loess records from monsoonal Asia. Our aims were to characterize the spatial pattern of Holocene moisture/precipitation variations in the whole of ACA, and to attempt to determine the possible drivers of Holocene moisture/precipitation changes in western ACA on the sub-orbital scale.<b></b>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739712
title: Carbon fractions and stock in response to solid and fluid organomineral fertilizers in highly fertile soils

description: Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the application of organomineral and mineral fertilizers to highly fertile soils on the carbon management index (CMI) and carbon fractions and stock. The experiment was carried out on an Oxisol and Inceptisol, under no-tillage, in three crop seasons. The treatments consisted of two organomineral fertilizers and of two mineral fertilizers in solid and fluid forms, besides a control without fertilization. The application of organomineral and mineral fertilizers, in solid and fluid forms, to the different soil classes with high fertility promoted changes in total organic carbon, particulate organic carbon, and carbon associated with minerals, as well as in carbon stocks and the CMI. In the treatments with fluid mineral fertilizer and solid organomineral fertilizer, such changes occurred only in the Inceptisol due to the lower degree of weathering of this soil. The higher values of the CMI, with the fluid mineral fertilizer in the Inceptisol, allow inferring on which would be the best management practice aiming at the increase and maintenance of carbon in the soil-plant system, based on the yield results of wheat, sorghum, and corn, which were similar to those obtained with the other fertilizers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739709
title: Effect of walk training combined with blood flow restriction on resting heart rate variability and resting blood pressure in middle-aged men

description: Abstract Aim: To investigate the effects of low-intensity walk training with and without blood flow restriction (BRF) on resting heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure (BP) in middle-aged men. Methods: Twenty-one men were randomly assigned into the walk training group with (BRF-W; n = 11) and without (NOR-W; n = 10) BFR. The resting HRV and blood pressure were assessed pre- and post-6 weeks of the intervention [3 times/week, 5 sets of 3-min walking (6 km.h-1) with 1-min of rest, totalizing 18 sessions of training]. The BFR-W group received the occlusive stimulus before of training sessions though of a standard sphygmomanometer and performed the training sessions with the vascular occlusion (80-100 mmHg) in both the legs. Results: Only BRF-W group improved HRV on time domain indices (SDNN and RMSSD; p &lt; 0.05) after training but it was not found differences on frequency domain indices. In addition, systolic blood pressure (SBP) improved after training (PRE: 128.5 ± 5.9 vs POST: 119.1 ± 8.6 mmHg; Cohen’s d = -1.30; p &lt; 0.01) only in BFR-W group. There was not a significant difference on diastolic blood pressure (DBP) after training, however, effect size was moderate for BFR-W (Cohen’s d = -0.56; p &gt; 0.05). Conclusion: Our results showed that walking training with blood flow restriction can improve health cardiovascular parameters in middle-aged men.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739709.v1
title: Effect of walk training combined with blood flow restriction on resting heart rate variability and resting blood pressure in middle-aged men

description: Abstract Aim: To investigate the effects of low-intensity walk training with and without blood flow restriction (BRF) on resting heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure (BP) in middle-aged men. Methods: Twenty-one men were randomly assigned into the walk training group with (BRF-W; n = 11) and without (NOR-W; n = 10) BFR. The resting HRV and blood pressure were assessed pre- and post-6 weeks of the intervention [3 times/week, 5 sets of 3-min walking (6 km.h-1) with 1-min of rest, totalizing 18 sessions of training]. The BFR-W group received the occlusive stimulus before of training sessions though of a standard sphygmomanometer and performed the training sessions with the vascular occlusion (80-100 mmHg) in both the legs. Results: Only BRF-W group improved HRV on time domain indices (SDNN and RMSSD; p &lt; 0.05) after training but it was not found differences on frequency domain indices. In addition, systolic blood pressure (SBP) improved after training (PRE: 128.5 ± 5.9 vs POST: 119.1 ± 8.6 mmHg; Cohen’s d = -1.30; p &lt; 0.01) only in BFR-W group. There was not a significant difference on diastolic blood pressure (DBP) after training, however, effect size was moderate for BFR-W (Cohen’s d = -0.56; p &gt; 0.05). Conclusion: Our results showed that walking training with blood flow restriction can improve health cardiovascular parameters in middle-aged men.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739712.v1
title: Carbon fractions and stock in response to solid and fluid organomineral fertilizers in highly fertile soils

description: Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the application of organomineral and mineral fertilizers to highly fertile soils on the carbon management index (CMI) and carbon fractions and stock. The experiment was carried out on an Oxisol and Inceptisol, under no-tillage, in three crop seasons. The treatments consisted of two organomineral fertilizers and of two mineral fertilizers in solid and fluid forms, besides a control without fertilization. The application of organomineral and mineral fertilizers, in solid and fluid forms, to the different soil classes with high fertility promoted changes in total organic carbon, particulate organic carbon, and carbon associated with minerals, as well as in carbon stocks and the CMI. In the treatments with fluid mineral fertilizer and solid organomineral fertilizer, such changes occurred only in the Inceptisol due to the lower degree of weathering of this soil. The higher values of the CMI, with the fluid mineral fertilizer in the Inceptisol, allow inferring on which would be the best management practice aiming at the increase and maintenance of carbon in the soil-plant system, based on the yield results of wheat, sorghum, and corn, which were similar to those obtained with the other fertilizers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739754.v2
title: Holocene moisture variations in western arid central Asia inferred from loess records from NE Iran

description: In the present study, we sampled five loess profiles in NE Iran for optical luminescence dating, stratigraphic characterization, and measurement of various environmental proxies (stable carbon isotopic composition of bulk organic matter (δ<sup>13</sup>C<sub>org</sub>), environmental magnetic parameters, and sediment color). We then compared the records with previously reported lake sediment records from adjacent areas and with loess records from central and eastern ACA, and with loess records from monsoonal Asia. Our aims were to characterize the spatial pattern of Holocene moisture/precipitation variations in the whole of ACA, and to attempt to determine the possible drivers of Holocene moisture/precipitation changes in western ACA on the sub-orbital scale.<b></b>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739700
title: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW LYMPHOPARIETAL INDEX FOR GASTRIC CANCER PATIENTS

description: ABSTRACT Background: The identification of prognostic factors of gastric cancer (GC) has allowed to predict the evolution of patients. Aim: Assess the reliability of the lymphoparietal index in the prediction of long-term survival in GC treated with curative intent. Method: Prospective study of the Universidad de Chile Clinical Hospital, between May 2004 and May 2012. Included all gastric cancer surgeries with curative intent. Exclusion criteria were: gastrectomies due to benign lesions, stage 4 cancers, R1 resections, palliative procedures, complete esophagogastrectomies and emergency surgeries. Results: A total of 284 patients were included; of the sample 65.4% were male,mean age of 64.5 years,75% were advanced cancers, 72.5% required a total gastrectomy, 30 lymph nodes harvest. Surgical morbidity and mortality were 17.2% and 1.7%. 5-year survival was 56.9%. The N+/T index could predict long-term survival in all de subgrups (p&lt;0.0001), although had a reliable prediction in early GC (p=0.005), advanced GC (p&lt;0.0001), signet ring cell GC (p&lt;0.0001), proximal GC (p&lt;0.0001) and distal GC (p&lt;0.0001). The ROC curves N+/T index, LNR and T classification presented areas below the curve of 0.789, 0.786 and 0,790 respectively, without a significant statistical difference (p=0.96). Conclusion: The N+/T index is a reliable quotient in the prognostic evaluation of gastric adenocarcinoma patients who have been resected with curative intent.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739697
title: PANCREATODUODENECTOMY FOR SOLID PSEUDOPAPILLARY TUMOR OF THE PANCREAS: A MULTI-INSTITUTION STUDY

description: ABSTRACT Background: Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare low-grade malignant neoplasm. Most patients present with nonspecific symptoms until the tumor becomes large. Complete surgical resection by pancreatoduodenectomy is the treatment of choice for tumors located in the head of the pancreas Aim: To analyzed the clinicopathologic features, management, and outcomes of patients who had solid pseudopapillary tumor of the head pancreas and underwent surgical resection. Methods: Were analyzed 16 patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy for this condition. Results: Mean age was 25.7 years old, and 15 patients were female (93.7%). Nonspecific abdominal pain was present in 14 (87.5%). All underwent computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging as part of diagnostic workup. The median diameter of the tumor was 6.28 cm, and surgical resection was performed with open or laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy without neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Postoperative complications occurred in six patients (37.5%) and included pancreatic fistula without mortality. The mean of hospital stay was 10.3 days. Median follow-up was 3.6 years, and no patient had local recurrence or metastatic disease. Conclusion: For these patients surgical resection with pancreatoduodenectomy is the treatment of choice showing low morbidity, no mortality, and good long-term survival.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739697.v1
title: PANCREATODUODENECTOMY FOR SOLID PSEUDOPAPILLARY TUMOR OF THE PANCREAS: A MULTI-INSTITUTION STUDY

description: ABSTRACT Background: Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare low-grade malignant neoplasm. Most patients present with nonspecific symptoms until the tumor becomes large. Complete surgical resection by pancreatoduodenectomy is the treatment of choice for tumors located in the head of the pancreas Aim: To analyzed the clinicopathologic features, management, and outcomes of patients who had solid pseudopapillary tumor of the head pancreas and underwent surgical resection. Methods: Were analyzed 16 patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy for this condition. Results: Mean age was 25.7 years old, and 15 patients were female (93.7%). Nonspecific abdominal pain was present in 14 (87.5%). All underwent computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging as part of diagnostic workup. The median diameter of the tumor was 6.28 cm, and surgical resection was performed with open or laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy without neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Postoperative complications occurred in six patients (37.5%) and included pancreatic fistula without mortality. The mean of hospital stay was 10.3 days. Median follow-up was 3.6 years, and no patient had local recurrence or metastatic disease. Conclusion: For these patients surgical resection with pancreatoduodenectomy is the treatment of choice showing low morbidity, no mortality, and good long-term survival.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739700.v1
title: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW LYMPHOPARIETAL INDEX FOR GASTRIC CANCER PATIENTS

description: ABSTRACT Background: The identification of prognostic factors of gastric cancer (GC) has allowed to predict the evolution of patients. Aim: Assess the reliability of the lymphoparietal index in the prediction of long-term survival in GC treated with curative intent. Method: Prospective study of the Universidad de Chile Clinical Hospital, between May 2004 and May 2012. Included all gastric cancer surgeries with curative intent. Exclusion criteria were: gastrectomies due to benign lesions, stage 4 cancers, R1 resections, palliative procedures, complete esophagogastrectomies and emergency surgeries. Results: A total of 284 patients were included; of the sample 65.4% were male,mean age of 64.5 years,75% were advanced cancers, 72.5% required a total gastrectomy, 30 lymph nodes harvest. Surgical morbidity and mortality were 17.2% and 1.7%. 5-year survival was 56.9%. The N+/T index could predict long-term survival in all de subgrups (p&lt;0.0001), although had a reliable prediction in early GC (p=0.005), advanced GC (p&lt;0.0001), signet ring cell GC (p&lt;0.0001), proximal GC (p&lt;0.0001) and distal GC (p&lt;0.0001). The ROC curves N+/T index, LNR and T classification presented areas below the curve of 0.789, 0.786 and 0,790 respectively, without a significant statistical difference (p=0.96). Conclusion: The N+/T index is a reliable quotient in the prognostic evaluation of gastric adenocarcinoma patients who have been resected with curative intent.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739688
title: Operations strategy and analysis of competitive criteria: a case study of a food business

description: Abstract This study proposes an alternative way to access customer priority information on competitive criteria that a food industry company needs to take into account. Based on this approach, it is possible to identify a consistent set of information that assists in the decision-making process at an operational strategy level, such as investments in dedicated or shared production lines, quality programs, and cost reduction. This study is a single embedded case study. Data were collected through interviews with ten customers of each business unit (BU). Descriptive statistics of the results were performed to analyze data: mean central tendency, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. The Fleiss Kappa Index was then used to analyze the agreement between respondents' answers. Finally, a new statistical analysis was performed. This analysis was weighted considering the representativeness of each customer in the company's billing. The results show that there are differences among competitive priorities of each BU. In addition, the proportionality of participation of each BU in the company influences the order of preference of competitive criteria.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739691
title: Resources for education and results achieved in the Ideb of a Brazilian capital city

description: Abstract This article analyzes the relationship between education investments and indicators that monitor the development of education quality, particularly the Index of Development of Basic Education (IDEB). The research carried out a quantitative and bibliographical and documentary investigation. Public statistical sources were consulted, provided by agencies such as the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research “Anísio Teixeira” (INEP). The data obtained allowed toidentify the performance of the schools in IDEB, correlating the IDEB score with the volume of resources destined for each school through the Programa Dinheiro Direto na Escola (program that offers grants directly to the institution) (PDDE) on a supplementary basis. Statistical tools of Pearson’s Linear Correlation and Scatter Diagram were used. The results show a low relationship between the schools’ budget and the result in IDEB, with situations where the institutions had received a comparatively high amount in grants but obtained a low score in IDEB, and schools that, even without receiving substantial grants, reached and sometimes surpassed the goals previously established for their score in IDEB. This shows that the correct application of available resources is crucial in school management.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739754.v3
title: Holocene moisture variations in western arid central Asia inferred from loess records from NE Iran

description: In the present study, we sampled five loess profiles in NE Iran for optical luminescence dating, stratigraphic characterization, and measurement of various environmental proxies (stable carbon isotopic composition of bulk organic matter (δ<sup>13</sup>C<sub>org</sub>), environmental magnetic parameters, and sediment color). We then compared the records with previously reported lake sediment records from adjacent areas and with loess records from central and eastern ACA, and with loess records from monsoonal Asia. Our aims were to characterize the spatial pattern of Holocene moisture/precipitation variations in the whole of ACA, and to attempt to determine the possible drivers of Holocene moisture/precipitation changes in western ACA on the sub-orbital scale.<b></b>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739688.v1
title: Operations strategy and analysis of competitive criteria: a case study of a food business

description: Abstract This study proposes an alternative way to access customer priority information on competitive criteria that a food industry company needs to take into account. Based on this approach, it is possible to identify a consistent set of information that assists in the decision-making process at an operational strategy level, such as investments in dedicated or shared production lines, quality programs, and cost reduction. This study is a single embedded case study. Data were collected through interviews with ten customers of each business unit (BU). Descriptive statistics of the results were performed to analyze data: mean central tendency, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. The Fleiss Kappa Index was then used to analyze the agreement between respondents' answers. Finally, a new statistical analysis was performed. This analysis was weighted considering the representativeness of each customer in the company's billing. The results show that there are differences among competitive priorities of each BU. In addition, the proportionality of participation of each BU in the company influences the order of preference of competitive criteria.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739694
title: Coordination of advocacy coalitions using cognitive maps

description: Abstract This theoretical essay contributes to the analysis of advocacy coalitions in processes of formulation or change of public policies, combining public policy analysis and operational research models. Jenkins-Smith, Nohrstedt, Weible et al. (2014) observe from the results of some empirical applications that the beliefs of actors alone do not tell the whole history of policy change. In addition, the authors emphasize that the degree of conflict among actors or coalitions is related to their perceptions of the extent of threats of the goals or actions of other actors, to their beliefs about a policy. The study used an approach to analyze the degree of inter and intra political coordination in institutional change processes, based on the identification of the beliefs, declared objectives and political alternatives of the actors, using Value-Focused Thinking associated to causal cognitive maps. From the combination of these methods and the comparison of cognitive maps, the expectation is to identify political coalitions, characterize collaborative or conflicting environments, and the identify political agendas with varying degrees of cooperation or conflict.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739691.v1
title: Resources for education and results achieved in the Ideb of a Brazilian capital city

description: Abstract This article analyzes the relationship between education investments and indicators that monitor the development of education quality, particularly the Index of Development of Basic Education (IDEB). The research carried out a quantitative and bibliographical and documentary investigation. Public statistical sources were consulted, provided by agencies such as the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and the National Institute of Educational Studies and Research “Anísio Teixeira” (INEP). The data obtained allowed toidentify the performance of the schools in IDEB, correlating the IDEB score with the volume of resources destined for each school through the Programa Dinheiro Direto na Escola (program that offers grants directly to the institution) (PDDE) on a supplementary basis. Statistical tools of Pearson’s Linear Correlation and Scatter Diagram were used. The results show a low relationship between the schools’ budget and the result in IDEB, with situations where the institutions had received a comparatively high amount in grants but obtained a low score in IDEB, and schools that, even without receiving substantial grants, reached and sometimes surpassed the goals previously established for their score in IDEB. This shows that the correct application of available resources is crucial in school management.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739694.v1
title: Coordination of advocacy coalitions using cognitive maps

description: Abstract This theoretical essay contributes to the analysis of advocacy coalitions in processes of formulation or change of public policies, combining public policy analysis and operational research models. Jenkins-Smith, Nohrstedt, Weible et al. (2014) observe from the results of some empirical applications that the beliefs of actors alone do not tell the whole history of policy change. In addition, the authors emphasize that the degree of conflict among actors or coalitions is related to their perceptions of the extent of threats of the goals or actions of other actors, to their beliefs about a policy. The study used an approach to analyze the degree of inter and intra political coordination in institutional change processes, based on the identification of the beliefs, declared objectives and political alternatives of the actors, using Value-Focused Thinking associated to causal cognitive maps. From the combination of these methods and the comparison of cognitive maps, the expectation is to identify political coalitions, characterize collaborative or conflicting environments, and the identify political agendas with varying degrees of cooperation or conflict.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9739754.v4
title: Holocene moisture variations in western arid central Asia inferred from loess records from NE Iran

description: In the present study, we sampled five loess profiles in NE Iran for optical luminescence dating, stratigraphic characterization, and measurement of various environmental proxies (stable carbon isotopic composition of bulk organic matter (δ<sup>13</sup>C<sub>org</sub>), environmental magnetic parameters, and sediment color). We then compared the records with previously reported lake sediment records from adjacent areas and with loess records from central and eastern ACA, and with loess records from monsoonal Asia. Our aims were to characterize the spatial pattern of Holocene moisture/precipitation variations in the whole of ACA, and to attempt to determine the possible drivers of Holocene moisture/precipitation changes in western ACA on the sub-orbital scale.<b></b>