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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832418
title: Influence of body mass index and frequency of physical activities on human thermal comfort: statistical analysis of field study data with office occupants in Florianópolis, SC

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to verify the influence of body mass index (BMI) and frequency of physical activities on the thermal sensation, preference, comfort and acceptability of people working in offices with hybrid ventilation or operating with a central air-conditioning system in Florianópolis/SC. The results of 85 field studies (environmental measurements and application of questionnaires) were analysed in three buildings. Data were organised according to each mode of operation and subdivided into two subgroups, BMI and frequency of physical activity, and then submitted to statistical analysis with thermal comfort variables. A tendency of decreasing clothing insulation as BMI increased was observed. Thermal sensation, preference and comfort showed a significant relationship with the two modes of operation, when considering BMI values. Overall, individuals with higher BMIs feel warmer, tended to prefer cooler environments and feel more thermally comfortable than users with lower BMI values. Results related to the frequency of physical activities were not conclusive.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832421
title: Caenorhabditis elegans as an indicator of toxicity of Bacillus thuringiensis strains to Meloidogyne incognita race 3

description: ABSTRACT: The cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum) is affected by several diseases of economic importance, among them root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita races 3 and 4). Methods to control this disease include the application of nematicides, solarization, deep plowing, crop rotation and use of antagonistic microorganisms. Among species of Bacillus, there are strains that act as bioregulators and antagonists of several pathogens. Tests to identify these strains are hampered by the difficulty of obtaining large populations of the pathogen and by the time of execution of the in vivo tests that should be conducted for about 90 days. The objective of this research was to compare the toxicity of B. thuringiensis strains to two nematodes, M. incognita and Caenorhabditis elegans, evaluating the possibility of using C. elegans as an indicator for the selection of strains with biocontrol potential against M. incognita. Therefore, the toxicity of nine B. thuringiensis strains on C. elegans and M. incognita was evaluated under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. Most strains toxic to C. elegans in vitro were also toxic to M. incognita, and three of them (S906, S1192, S2036) significantly reduced the populations of the two nematodes. The toxic effect of B. thuringiensis strains on C. elegans was like that reported for the same bacterial isolates on M. incognita in vivo. These results suggested that it is plausible to use C. elegans as an indicator of toxicity for selection of B. thuringiensis strains toxic to M. incognita.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832415
title: INFANT FEEDING IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF LIFE

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the prevalence of breastfeeding and the introduction of complementary food for zero to 24-month-old infants. Methods: This is a population-based cross-sectional study of children aged less than 24 months in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data were collected in 2015, by interviews with people in charge of infant care in the house. The questionnaire administered assessed the sociodemographic status of the family, maternal and infant characteristics and food consumption habits. Survival analysis was used to calculate median prevalence and duration of breastfeeding and the introduction of complementary feeding. Results: With 180 days of life, 4.0% of the children were exclusively breastfed, 22.4% were mostly breastfed and 43.4% were fed breast milk as complementary food. In the third month of life, children were consuming water (56.8%), fruit juice or formula (15.5%) and cow’s milk (10.6%). At the age of 12 months, 31.1% were consuming artificial juice and 50.0% were eating candies. Before the age of 1 year, 25.0% of them had already eaten instant noodles. Conclusions: The introduction of drinks, honey, sugar and candies as complementary food was found to be premature; and solid and semi-solid foods were almost appropriate. The habits described can directly affect the success of breastfeeding. Given that the inadequate eating practices identified can compromise the infant’s health, actions that promote breastfeeding and provide guidance on the introduction of complementary foods are important.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832418.v1
title: Influence of body mass index and frequency of physical activities on human thermal comfort: statistical analysis of field study data with office occupants in Florianópolis, SC

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to verify the influence of body mass index (BMI) and frequency of physical activities on the thermal sensation, preference, comfort and acceptability of people working in offices with hybrid ventilation or operating with a central air-conditioning system in Florianópolis/SC. The results of 85 field studies (environmental measurements and application of questionnaires) were analysed in three buildings. Data were organised according to each mode of operation and subdivided into two subgroups, BMI and frequency of physical activity, and then submitted to statistical analysis with thermal comfort variables. A tendency of decreasing clothing insulation as BMI increased was observed. Thermal sensation, preference and comfort showed a significant relationship with the two modes of operation, when considering BMI values. Overall, individuals with higher BMIs feel warmer, tended to prefer cooler environments and feel more thermally comfortable than users with lower BMI values. Results related to the frequency of physical activities were not conclusive.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832421.v1
title: Caenorhabditis elegans as an indicator of toxicity of Bacillus thuringiensis strains to Meloidogyne incognita race 3

description: ABSTRACT: The cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum) is affected by several diseases of economic importance, among them root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita races 3 and 4). Methods to control this disease include the application of nematicides, solarization, deep plowing, crop rotation and use of antagonistic microorganisms. Among species of Bacillus, there are strains that act as bioregulators and antagonists of several pathogens. Tests to identify these strains are hampered by the difficulty of obtaining large populations of the pathogen and by the time of execution of the in vivo tests that should be conducted for about 90 days. The objective of this research was to compare the toxicity of B. thuringiensis strains to two nematodes, M. incognita and Caenorhabditis elegans, evaluating the possibility of using C. elegans as an indicator for the selection of strains with biocontrol potential against M. incognita. Therefore, the toxicity of nine B. thuringiensis strains on C. elegans and M. incognita was evaluated under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. Most strains toxic to C. elegans in vitro were also toxic to M. incognita, and three of them (S906, S1192, S2036) significantly reduced the populations of the two nematodes. The toxic effect of B. thuringiensis strains on C. elegans was like that reported for the same bacterial isolates on M. incognita in vivo. These results suggested that it is plausible to use C. elegans as an indicator of toxicity for selection of B. thuringiensis strains toxic to M. incognita.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832415.v1
title: INFANT FEEDING IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF LIFE

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the prevalence of breastfeeding and the introduction of complementary food for zero to 24-month-old infants. Methods: This is a population-based cross-sectional study of children aged less than 24 months in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data were collected in 2015, by interviews with people in charge of infant care in the house. The questionnaire administered assessed the sociodemographic status of the family, maternal and infant characteristics and food consumption habits. Survival analysis was used to calculate median prevalence and duration of breastfeeding and the introduction of complementary feeding. Results: With 180 days of life, 4.0% of the children were exclusively breastfed, 22.4% were mostly breastfed and 43.4% were fed breast milk as complementary food. In the third month of life, children were consuming water (56.8%), fruit juice or formula (15.5%) and cow’s milk (10.6%). At the age of 12 months, 31.1% were consuming artificial juice and 50.0% were eating candies. Before the age of 1 year, 25.0% of them had already eaten instant noodles. Conclusions: The introduction of drinks, honey, sugar and candies as complementary food was found to be premature; and solid and semi-solid foods were almost appropriate. The habits described can directly affect the success of breastfeeding. Given that the inadequate eating practices identified can compromise the infant’s health, actions that promote breastfeeding and provide guidance on the introduction of complementary foods are important.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832409
title: Introducing a new support model for access control of road cargo vehicles at Brazilian ports through Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID)

description: Abstract The present study regards the creation of a support model for access control and optimization of cargo loading at ports. It aims to minimize the deficiencies of port accesses and to optimize shipping rates, using an algorithm to create virtual queues and use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The theoretical approach and some of the data reported in this paper came from a master’s degree research project of one of the authors, through the Civil Engineering Graduate Program at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. The port chosen for implementing the proposed model was the Porto de Vitória, one of the busiest transportation terminals in Brazil. Initially, a survey was carried out locally and the data collected were tabulated to be used in a simulator. The results show the effectiveness of the model based on the use of a simulation system (Arena®). The applied model helps to avoid traffic jams in the port area and also allows the automation of port access.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832409.v1
title: Introducing a new support model for access control of road cargo vehicles at Brazilian ports through Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID)

description: Abstract The present study regards the creation of a support model for access control and optimization of cargo loading at ports. It aims to minimize the deficiencies of port accesses and to optimize shipping rates, using an algorithm to create virtual queues and use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The theoretical approach and some of the data reported in this paper came from a master’s degree research project of one of the authors, through the Civil Engineering Graduate Program at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. The port chosen for implementing the proposed model was the Porto de Vitória, one of the busiest transportation terminals in Brazil. Initially, a survey was carried out locally and the data collected were tabulated to be used in a simulator. The results show the effectiveness of the model based on the use of a simulation system (Arena®). The applied model helps to avoid traffic jams in the port area and also allows the automation of port access.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832406
title: Pulmonary thromboembolism: new diagnostic imaging techniques

description: Abstract The accurate diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism is essential to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. The diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism is challenging because of the nonspecific nature of the clinical profile and the risk factors. Imaging methods provide the definitive diagnosis. Currently, the imaging method most commonly used in the evaluation of pulmonary thromboembolism is computed tomography. The recent development of dual-energy computed tomography has provided a promising tool for the evaluation of pulmonary perfusion through iodine mapping. In this article, we will review the importance of diagnosing pulmonary thromboembolism, as well as the imaging methods employed, primarily dual-energy computed tomography.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832400
title: Reproducibility of a quantitative system for assessing the quality of diagnostic ultrasound

description: Abstract Objective: To present a quantitative system for assessing the quality of ultrasound examinations-SQUALUS-and to determine its reproducibility, taking into consideration the images on file, as well as the consistency between the images obtained and the final report. Materials and Methods: The system includes questions related to the number of images; the appropriateness of images in relation to the protocol established; focus adjustment; depth; gain; and appropriateness of the measurements for B-mode examinations. For Doppler examinations, the system includes questions related to the appropriateness of color images, the spectral analysis, and correction of the insonation angle. To assess the quality of the report, the system includes questions related to the consistency between the images obtained and the contents of the report. An overall numerical score was assigned by averaging the scores for image quality and for the contents of the report. Two independent examiners, each blinded to the evaluation of the other, assessed 30 different types of ultrasound examinations. Results: There was statistically significant agreement between the two examiners for 8 of the 10 questions related to image quality. For the questions related to the quality of the reports, the interexaminer agreement was almost perfect. Conclusion: The proposed quantitative system for assessing the quality of ultrasound examinations is a reproducible tool that can be used in audits and accreditation programs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832406.v1
title: Pulmonary thromboembolism: new diagnostic imaging techniques

description: Abstract The accurate diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism is essential to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. The diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism is challenging because of the nonspecific nature of the clinical profile and the risk factors. Imaging methods provide the definitive diagnosis. Currently, the imaging method most commonly used in the evaluation of pulmonary thromboembolism is computed tomography. The recent development of dual-energy computed tomography has provided a promising tool for the evaluation of pulmonary perfusion through iodine mapping. In this article, we will review the importance of diagnosing pulmonary thromboembolism, as well as the imaging methods employed, primarily dual-energy computed tomography.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832400.v1
title: Reproducibility of a quantitative system for assessing the quality of diagnostic ultrasound

description: Abstract Objective: To present a quantitative system for assessing the quality of ultrasound examinations-SQUALUS-and to determine its reproducibility, taking into consideration the images on file, as well as the consistency between the images obtained and the final report. Materials and Methods: The system includes questions related to the number of images; the appropriateness of images in relation to the protocol established; focus adjustment; depth; gain; and appropriateness of the measurements for B-mode examinations. For Doppler examinations, the system includes questions related to the appropriateness of color images, the spectral analysis, and correction of the insonation angle. To assess the quality of the report, the system includes questions related to the consistency between the images obtained and the contents of the report. An overall numerical score was assigned by averaging the scores for image quality and for the contents of the report. Two independent examiners, each blinded to the evaluation of the other, assessed 30 different types of ultrasound examinations. Results: There was statistically significant agreement between the two examiners for 8 of the 10 questions related to image quality. For the questions related to the quality of the reports, the interexaminer agreement was almost perfect. Conclusion: The proposed quantitative system for assessing the quality of ultrasound examinations is a reproducible tool that can be used in audits and accreditation programs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832394
title: Kinetics of Formation of Fe2B Layers on AISI S1 Steel

description: In the present work, the AISI S1 steel was pack-borided in the temperature range 1123-1273 K for 2- 8 h to form a compact layer of Fe2B at the material surface. A recent kinetic approach, based on the integral method, was proposed to estimate the boron diffusion coefficients in the Fe2B layers formed on AISI S1 steel in the temperature range 1123-1273 K. In this model, the boron profile concentration in the Fe2B layer is described by a polynomial form based on the Goodman’s method. As a main result, the value of activation energy for boron diffusion in AISI S1 steel was estimated as 199.15 kJmol-1 by the integral method and compared with the values available in the literature. Three extra boriding conditions were used to extend the validity of the kinetic model based on the integral method as well as other diffusion models. An experimental validation was made by comparing the values of Fe2B layers’ thicknesses with those predicted by different diffusion models. Finally, an iso-thickness diagram was proposed for describing the evolution of Fe2B layer thickness as a function of boriding parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832394.v1
title: Kinetics of Formation of Fe2B Layers on AISI S1 Steel

description: In the present work, the AISI S1 steel was pack-borided in the temperature range 1123-1273 K for 2- 8 h to form a compact layer of Fe2B at the material surface. A recent kinetic approach, based on the integral method, was proposed to estimate the boron diffusion coefficients in the Fe2B layers formed on AISI S1 steel in the temperature range 1123-1273 K. In this model, the boron profile concentration in the Fe2B layer is described by a polynomial form based on the Goodman’s method. As a main result, the value of activation energy for boron diffusion in AISI S1 steel was estimated as 199.15 kJmol-1 by the integral method and compared with the values available in the literature. Three extra boriding conditions were used to extend the validity of the kinetic model based on the integral method as well as other diffusion models. An experimental validation was made by comparing the values of Fe2B layers’ thicknesses with those predicted by different diffusion models. Finally, an iso-thickness diagram was proposed for describing the evolution of Fe2B layer thickness as a function of boriding parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832391
title: Effect of the Morphology and Structure on the Microwave Absorbing Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Filled Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites

description: The current research shows the effect of structural and morphological differences of multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNT) on radar absorbing materials (RAM) performance. Two CNT samples, from different manufacturers, had their morphological and structural aspects investigated by XRD, SEM and SEM-FEG analyses. CNT/epoxy resin based nanostructured composites were prepared and characterized by reflectivity measurements in the X-band. SEM results show the formation of agglomerates in the composites and the XRD patterns show structural differences between the two CNT samples. The best RAM performance (-25 dB) was determined for the nanocomposite based on the CNT with the smallest stacking layers (Lc = 26.9 Å) associated to the longest length of nanofilament (10-20 µm). This characteristic can have contributed to the formation of an interconnected network in the composite favoring electrical conductivity and dielectric properties, with the consequent increase of the wave attenuation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832391.v1
title: Effect of the Morphology and Structure on the Microwave Absorbing Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Filled Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites

description: The current research shows the effect of structural and morphological differences of multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNT) on radar absorbing materials (RAM) performance. Two CNT samples, from different manufacturers, had their morphological and structural aspects investigated by XRD, SEM and SEM-FEG analyses. CNT/epoxy resin based nanostructured composites were prepared and characterized by reflectivity measurements in the X-band. SEM results show the formation of agglomerates in the composites and the XRD patterns show structural differences between the two CNT samples. The best RAM performance (-25 dB) was determined for the nanocomposite based on the CNT with the smallest stacking layers (Lc = 26.9 Å) associated to the longest length of nanofilament (10-20 µm). This characteristic can have contributed to the formation of an interconnected network in the composite favoring electrical conductivity and dielectric properties, with the consequent increase of the wave attenuation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6832385
title: Improved tree height estimation of secondary forests in the Brazilian Amazon

description: ABSTRACT This paper presents a novel approach for estimating the height of individual trees in secondary forests at two study sites: Manaus (central Amazon) and Santarém (eastern Amazon) in the Brazilian Amazon region. The approach consists of adjusting tree height-diameter at breast height (H:DBH) models in each study site by ecological species groups: pioneers, early secondary, and late secondary. Overall, the DBH and corresponding height (H) of 1,178 individual trees were measured during two field campaigns: August 2014 in Manaus and September 2015 in Santarém. We tested the five most commonly used log-linear and nonlinear H:DBH models, as determined by the available literature. The hyperbolic model: H = a.DBH/(b+DBH) was found to present the best fit when evaluated using validation data. Significant differences in the fitted parameters were found between pioneer and secondary species from Manaus and Santarém by F-test, meaning that site-specific and also ecological-group H:DBH models should be used to more accurately predict H as a function of DBH. This novel approach provides specific equations to estimate height of secondary forest trees for particular sites and ecological species groups. The presented set of equations will allow better biomass and carbon stock estimates in secondary forests of the Brazilian Amazon.