cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7562546.v1
title: Digital Approach for Measuring Tree Diameters in the Amazon Forest

description: ABSTRACT Buttresses and other natural structures modify the shape of stems in Amazonia and change the diameter at breast height (DBH) measured at 1.3 m at ground level. The lack of adequate measurement techniques affects negatively forest dynamics analyses and biomass estimating. The study evaluated an indirect method of measuring diameters in trees with DBH &gt; 40 cm using principles of digital photogrammetry. The results obtained with two cameras (smartphone and Sony) were compared with direct measurements using diametric tape and a ladder. The technique is adequate to measure the diameters of trees with measurement point above 2 m of ground, with a confidence interval of ±1cm. The use of photogrammetry as a supplementary tool to the diametric tape (IC ± 0.24 cm) is recommended, helping to measure trees with diameter above the reach of the technician in forest inventories.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270684
title: Reading Aloud: Linguistic Variation and Success in Reading Early Learning

description: Abstract: In an interface between psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics, considering stylistic monitoring (speech ( oral activities ( reading aloud) and the necessary conditions for early literacy, this paper presents the reading profiles of 3rd grade students from elementary school and relates them to performance on a reading comprehension test and to the occurrence of variable features of speech in reading aloud. The results show that the reading aloud which presents variable features of speech cannot be considered “inaccurate”; instead, these features occurred only in proficient and word-to-word types of reading, and only by students who reached higher levels on the test.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14271966
title: Chronic diseases and risk factors in older adults from Argentina: years 2001 to 2009

description: ABSTRACT This paper evaluates the impact of chronic diseases prevalent in the population over 65 years in Argentina in 2001 - 2009, through the method of Disability Adjusted Life Expectancy. In addition, the prevalence of these diseases is described in the same time period as well as the risk factors associated with them. An increased prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases is evident, such as hypertension and diabetes, among others, but also an improvement in the quality of life of people affected by these diseases, which improve as the population ages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14271966.v1
title: Chronic diseases and risk factors in older adults from Argentina: years 2001 to 2009

description: ABSTRACT This paper evaluates the impact of chronic diseases prevalent in the population over 65 years in Argentina in 2001 - 2009, through the method of Disability Adjusted Life Expectancy. In addition, the prevalence of these diseases is described in the same time period as well as the risk factors associated with them. An increased prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases is evident, such as hypertension and diabetes, among others, but also an improvement in the quality of life of people affected by these diseases, which improve as the population ages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512155
title: Differential Susceptibility of MDF and Commercial Wood to Coptotermes gestroi

description: ABSTRACT The present study evaluated the foraging and feeding preferences of Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) in wood from four forest species and Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) in urban areas of the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro, São Gonçalo and Seropédica, RJ, Brazil. Wooden and MDF stakes were buried in the soil in the presence of C. gestroi foragers, in multiple choice assays, where the stakes remained for 15, 30, 60 and 90 days. The highest occurrence of foragers was in Alcântara 2 (São Gonçalo). In three areas, the stakes presented no foraging at any time during the exposure period. Generally, the longer the exposure period, the greater the occurrence of C. gestroi in the stakes and their loss of mass. The Pinus elliottii stakes had a greater loss of mass caused by C. gestroi, followed by the MDF, suggesting the need for preservative treatment of these materials prior to use.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511999
title: Survival time of direct dental restorations in adults

description: AbstractIntroductionThe presence of dental caries is the main reason for the placement and replacement of restorations. Maintaining restorations to a satisfactory clinical condition is a challenge, despite the evolution of materials and surgical operative techniques.ObjectiveTo investigate the survival time and technical-operatory characteristics of dental restorations among adults in Teresina-PI.Material and methodData collection was carried out from September 2009 to January 2010 at a non-profit dental service. Data were collected at the moment of restoration replacement. The sample consisted of 262 defective restorations in 139 individuals. Survival time was calculated using the placement date that was registered on the individual’s dental form. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare the survival time of the different types of restorations and the chi-square test was used to assess the association between qualitative variables, at a 5% significance level.ResultThe median survival time of the restorations was 2 years. The survival time for amalgam was higher than for composite and glass ionomer cement (p=0.004). The most replaced dental material was the composite (66.4%). The majority of the replaced restorations had been placed in anterior teeth, in proximal surfaces.ConclusionAmalgam restorations have a longer survival time than composite resin. Technical and operatory variables had no influence on the survival time of restorations. Dental restorations have a low survival time and this fact might be associated with the decion-making process that is adopted by the professionals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591574
title: Temperature and pressure in the environment of epithermal alteration: a case study at Ibaré Lineament, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The Ibaré Lineament is a shear zone that sections the Western portion of Sul-riograndense Shield, affecting the orthogneissic rocks of Santa Maria Chico Granulitic Complex, acting as a conduct for hydrothermal fluids. The studied hydrothermal mineralogy reflects a propylitic alteration paragenesis that is composed of Fe-clinochlore, epidote, albite, calcite and quartz, typical low-pressure paragenesis (&lt; 2,000 bar). This mineral association reflects an equilibrium in a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Using the new approach for chlorite geothermometry, an average formation temperature of 274°C was obtained, compatible with the stability of polytype IIb chlorite and with the irregular textures of twinning in calcites. The fluid inclusions in quartz establish a low-salinity system (2.45 wt.% NaCl eq.) and an average temperature of 175°C. The obtained temperatures are interpreted as a continuum cooling model with meteoric fluids entrance. The system pressure is evaluated from isochores, reaching an average value of 1,560 bar. This is the first temperature and pressure estimate to the Ibaré Shear Zone, which enabled the establishment of a shallow hydrothermal system (epithermal) with fluid interaction from magmatic and meteoric sources, confirmed by the behavior of carbon and oxygen stable isotopes, which indicated an the origin from mixed sources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591574.v1
title: Temperature and pressure in the environment of epithermal alteration: a case study at Ibaré Lineament, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT: The Ibaré Lineament is a shear zone that sections the Western portion of Sul-riograndense Shield, affecting the orthogneissic rocks of Santa Maria Chico Granulitic Complex, acting as a conduct for hydrothermal fluids. The studied hydrothermal mineralogy reflects a propylitic alteration paragenesis that is composed of Fe-clinochlore, epidote, albite, calcite and quartz, typical low-pressure paragenesis (&lt; 2,000 bar). This mineral association reflects an equilibrium in a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Using the new approach for chlorite geothermometry, an average formation temperature of 274°C was obtained, compatible with the stability of polytype IIb chlorite and with the irregular textures of twinning in calcites. The fluid inclusions in quartz establish a low-salinity system (2.45 wt.% NaCl eq.) and an average temperature of 175°C. The obtained temperatures are interpreted as a continuum cooling model with meteoric fluids entrance. The system pressure is evaluated from isochores, reaching an average value of 1,560 bar. This is the first temperature and pressure estimate to the Ibaré Shear Zone, which enabled the establishment of a shallow hydrothermal system (epithermal) with fluid interaction from magmatic and meteoric sources, confirmed by the behavior of carbon and oxygen stable isotopes, which indicated an the origin from mixed sources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507076
title: The monitoring of water wells as health evaluation strategy in Rural Community in São Luís City, MA, Brazil

description: Abstract As sanitation is scarce or nonexistent in a rural environment, the monitoring of water sources allows for the diagnosis of risks and precarious sanitation situations. This study seasonally monitored the water quality of wells in the rural community of Cinturão Verde by means of physical and chemical analysis and colimetric and parasitological assays, and identified sources of contamination due to the lack of adequate sanitation. Samples collected in four seasonal periods detected levels of coliform in wells above the potability standards of the Health Ministry in three of the periods, and detected the presence of parasites in the dry season. Physical and chemical parameters also exceeded legal standards in some periods, and it was found that these risks were due to lack of proper sanitation practices, such as water supplied by untreated wells, improper drainage and the proximity of water sources to livestock. Water monitoring enabled the detection of risk periods when using well waters, the evaluation of regional differences, and the showed the need for water disinfection before use. These rural sanitation measures can help to ensure the protection of groundwater sources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510466.v1
title: Nonlinear analysis of steel scaffolds for shoring of concrete structures

description: Abstract Shoring systems are temporary structures that should resist external loads during the construction of concrete structures. Therefore, the shoring system should have sufficient strength and stiffness to ensure the safety of the concrete structure until it becomes self-supporting. Unfortunately, a large number of accidents occur during the construction of concrete structures due to the failure of the shoring system, showing the importance of improving the knowledge about these structures. This work aims to study the behavior of steel scaffolds used in the construction of high-clearance concrete structures using three-dimensional finite element models considering both geometrical and material nonlinearities. The obtained results are in good agreement with experimental results available in literature. The results showed that the boundary conditions have a significant influence on the failure loads of steel scaffolds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510466
title: Nonlinear analysis of steel scaffolds for shoring of concrete structures

description: Abstract Shoring systems are temporary structures that should resist external loads during the construction of concrete structures. Therefore, the shoring system should have sufficient strength and stiffness to ensure the safety of the concrete structure until it becomes self-supporting. Unfortunately, a large number of accidents occur during the construction of concrete structures due to the failure of the shoring system, showing the importance of improving the knowledge about these structures. This work aims to study the behavior of steel scaffolds used in the construction of high-clearance concrete structures using three-dimensional finite element models considering both geometrical and material nonlinearities. The obtained results are in good agreement with experimental results available in literature. The results showed that the boundary conditions have a significant influence on the failure loads of steel scaffolds.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510232
title: Chemical components and degradability in situ of Marandu grass silages with increasing levels of babassu meal

description: SUMMARY This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition and in situ degradability of Marandu grass silages with bran babassu. It adopted a completely randomized design with five treatments (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% of babassu meal inclusion based on natural matter) with five repetitions. PVC silos were used, adopting compression pressure of 550 kg / m3. For the degradability test was used a half-breed sheep fistulated in the rumen, with completely randomized design with a split plot arrangement, silages represent parcels and incubation times (6, 24, 96 and 120 hours) the subplots. The pH increases by including babassu meal, there was a linear effect (P &lt;0.05) on dry matter content due to the addition of the byproduct. Quadratic effect on the crude protein content, with the maximum value obtained with the inclusion of 17.16% bran. Fiber neutral detergent, acid detergent fiber and pulp decreased with increasing addition of bran. The lignin and hemicellulose were not affected by the use of the additive. The dry matter disappearance increased with the incubation time. The soluble fraction and the maximum potential degradation were observed in silages with addition of 20%. The babassu meal behaved like great absorbing moisture, increased protein and reduced fiber consequently raised the potential for degradation of silages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510232.v1
title: Chemical components and degradability in situ of Marandu grass silages with increasing levels of babassu meal

description: SUMMARY This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition and in situ degradability of Marandu grass silages with bran babassu. It adopted a completely randomized design with five treatments (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% of babassu meal inclusion based on natural matter) with five repetitions. PVC silos were used, adopting compression pressure of 550 kg / m3. For the degradability test was used a half-breed sheep fistulated in the rumen, with completely randomized design with a split plot arrangement, silages represent parcels and incubation times (6, 24, 96 and 120 hours) the subplots. The pH increases by including babassu meal, there was a linear effect (P &lt;0.05) on dry matter content due to the addition of the byproduct. Quadratic effect on the crude protein content, with the maximum value obtained with the inclusion of 17.16% bran. Fiber neutral detergent, acid detergent fiber and pulp decreased with increasing addition of bran. The lignin and hemicellulose were not affected by the use of the additive. The dry matter disappearance increased with the incubation time. The soluble fraction and the maximum potential degradation were observed in silages with addition of 20%. The babassu meal behaved like great absorbing moisture, increased protein and reduced fiber consequently raised the potential for degradation of silages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517204
title: Reexamining Foreign Accent: How Much Can Personality Explain?

description: Abstract: Previous studies have shown that learners’ individual differences (e.g., motivation, age) can impact second language learners’ pronunciation. This study focused on one individual difference that has received relatively little attention-namely, personality. It sought to determine to what extent subcomponents of personality (as defined in the Big-Five model of personality) account for learners’ foreign accent during quasispontaneous and unplanned speech. Fifty-one English-speaking learners of Spanish performed a speaking task that was scored for degree of accentedness. Results revealed that personality explained a considerable portion of the variance, and that extraversion and neuroticism were significant predictors of foreign accent. The discussion addresses the interplay between personality and foreign accent and examines implications for the acquisition of pronunciation in the classroom.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517204.v1
title: Reexamining Foreign Accent: How Much Can Personality Explain?

description: Abstract: Previous studies have shown that learners’ individual differences (e.g., motivation, age) can impact second language learners’ pronunciation. This study focused on one individual difference that has received relatively little attention-namely, personality. It sought to determine to what extent subcomponents of personality (as defined in the Big-Five model of personality) account for learners’ foreign accent during quasispontaneous and unplanned speech. Fifty-one English-speaking learners of Spanish performed a speaking task that was scored for degree of accentedness. Results revealed that personality explained a considerable portion of the variance, and that extraversion and neuroticism were significant predictors of foreign accent. The discussion addresses the interplay between personality and foreign accent and examines implications for the acquisition of pronunciation in the classroom.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7452467.v1
title: ROCKET PRODUCTION IN A LOW COST HYDROPONIC SYSTEM USING BRACKISH WATER

description: ABSTRACT The production of vegetables in communities of family farmers in semiarid regions is limited due to rudimentary cultivation practices and systems, water scarcity, and excess salts in the water and soil. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the production of rocket (Eruca sativa L. cv. Folha Larga) in a low cost hydroponic system, considering strategies for the use of brackish water in the nutrient solution. The experiments were conducted in complete randomized designs, in 6×2 factorial arrangements, with five replications, using rocket plants grown in different nutrient solutions, consisting of six salinity levels (1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 7.5, and 9.0 dS m -1) and two circulation frequencies of the nutrient solution (twice a day, at 8:00h, and 16:00h; and three times a day, at 8:00h, 12:00h, and 16:00h). In Experiment I, the nutrient solution lost by evapotranspiration was replenished with the respective brackish water used in its preparation; and in Experiment II it was replenished with public water (0.12 dS m -1). The shoot and root fresh and dry biomass of the plants and their respective dry weight proportions, and biometric variables were evaluated. Replenishing of the nutrient solution with public water resulted in lower losses in biomass and plant growth. The increases in circulation frequency of the nutrient solution did not affect the biometric variables, however, the plants prioritized shoot biomass development to the detriment of the root when using high circulation frequencies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507076.v1
title: The monitoring of water wells as health evaluation strategy in Rural Community in São Luís City, MA, Brazil

description: Abstract As sanitation is scarce or nonexistent in a rural environment, the monitoring of water sources allows for the diagnosis of risks and precarious sanitation situations. This study seasonally monitored the water quality of wells in the rural community of Cinturão Verde by means of physical and chemical analysis and colimetric and parasitological assays, and identified sources of contamination due to the lack of adequate sanitation. Samples collected in four seasonal periods detected levels of coliform in wells above the potability standards of the Health Ministry in three of the periods, and detected the presence of parasites in the dry season. Physical and chemical parameters also exceeded legal standards in some periods, and it was found that these risks were due to lack of proper sanitation practices, such as water supplied by untreated wells, improper drainage and the proximity of water sources to livestock. Water monitoring enabled the detection of risk periods when using well waters, the evaluation of regional differences, and the showed the need for water disinfection before use. These rural sanitation measures can help to ensure the protection of groundwater sources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7452467
title: ROCKET PRODUCTION IN A LOW COST HYDROPONIC SYSTEM USING BRACKISH WATER

description: ABSTRACT The production of vegetables in communities of family farmers in semiarid regions is limited due to rudimentary cultivation practices and systems, water scarcity, and excess salts in the water and soil. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the production of rocket (Eruca sativa L. cv. Folha Larga) in a low cost hydroponic system, considering strategies for the use of brackish water in the nutrient solution. The experiments were conducted in complete randomized designs, in 6×2 factorial arrangements, with five replications, using rocket plants grown in different nutrient solutions, consisting of six salinity levels (1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 7.5, and 9.0 dS m -1) and two circulation frequencies of the nutrient solution (twice a day, at 8:00h, and 16:00h; and three times a day, at 8:00h, 12:00h, and 16:00h). In Experiment I, the nutrient solution lost by evapotranspiration was replenished with the respective brackish water used in its preparation; and in Experiment II it was replenished with public water (0.12 dS m -1). The shoot and root fresh and dry biomass of the plants and their respective dry weight proportions, and biometric variables were evaluated. Replenishing of the nutrient solution with public water resulted in lower losses in biomass and plant growth. The increases in circulation frequency of the nutrient solution did not affect the biometric variables, however, the plants prioritized shoot biomass development to the detriment of the root when using high circulation frequencies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519109
title: THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

description: ABSTRACT This is a systematic review whose objective was to analyze original studies investigating the association of physical activity in the health of men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The databases used were PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Virtual Library Scielo, and Virtual Library of Health. The descriptors used in the search were [physical activity] AND [prostate cancer] in English, Spanish and Portuguese. We included 21 studies published in English, from 2004 to 2015. The investigations had increased focus on physical activity and other variables, relating positively to improving the quality of life. Positive results were observed in the physical, fatigue and sexual function in addition to the decrease in waist circumference and blood pressure. Further studies are suggested in order to investigate the physical activity at different intensities with longitudinal methodologies, permeating the diagnosis, the treatment period and recovery.