cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304618.v1
title: ASSESSMENT OF THE RESULTS OF ACCESSORY TO SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE TRANSFER

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Nerve transfers are an alternative in the reconstruction of traumatic brachial plexus injuries. In this study, we report the results of branchial plexus reconstruction using accessory to suprascapular nerve transfer. Methods: Thirty-three patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries underwent surgical reconstruction with accessory to suprascapular nerve transfers. The patients were divided into groups in which surgery was performed either within 6 months after the injury or more than 6 months after the injury. Results were assessed using the Constant score. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups with respect to the Constant score. Conclusion: Accessory to suprascapular nerve transfer was not an efficient method for recovering active ROM or strength in the shoulder. However, it effectively improved pain control and shoulder stability. Level of evidence II, Retrospective Study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304621.v1
title: FACTORS RELATED TO AMPUTATION LEVEL AND WOUND HEALING IN DIABETIC PATIENTS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: There are no specific criteria that define the level of amputation in diabetic patients. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of clinical and laboratory parameters in determining the level of amputation and the wound healing time. Methods: One hundred and thirty-nine diabetic patients were retrospectively assessed. They underwent surgical procedures due to infection and/or ischemic necrosis. Type of surgery, antibiotic use, laboratory parameters and length of hospital stay were evaluated in this study. Results: The most common amputation level was transmetatarsal, occurring in 26 patients (28.9%). The wound healing time increased with statistical significance in individuals undergoing debridement, who did not receive preoperative antibiotics and did not undergo vascular intervention. Higher levels of amputation were statistically related to limb ischemia, previous amputation and non-use of preoperative antibiotics. Conclusion: Patients with minor amputations undergo stump revision surgery more often, but the act of always targeting the most distal stump possible decreases energy expenditure while walking, allowing patients to achieve better quality of life. Risk factors for major amputations were ischemia and previous amputations. A protective factor was preoperative antibiotic therapy. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304612
title: Evaluation of OSEB and SEBAL models for energy balance of a crop area in a humid subtropical climate

description: ABSTRACT This study evaluated the adequacy of the One-Source Energy Balance (OSEB) and Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) models to estimate evapotranspiration in grain growing areas with humid subtropical climate in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. The dataset was obtained from a micrometeorological station (Eddy Covariance) and MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) products during 84 observation days between 2009 and 2011. The OSEB and SEBAL models were used to estimate the partition of net radiation (Rn) into the components latent heat flux (LE), sensible heat flux (H), and ground heat flux (G) estimated from the MODIS images while the experimental data measured in situ were used to compare the results. Analyses indicated that the Energy Balance (EB) components were estimated from the MODIS images satisfactorily despite the spatial resolution limitations. Furthermore, the SEBAL model estimated the EB components satisfactorily only for summer crops. There are uncertainties associated with determining the hot and cold pixels due to the region humid subtropical climate and the spatial resolution of the sensor used in the other periods. The OSEB model has the lowest errors and the most adequate partitioning of the EB components throughout the year, and therefore, it is the most suitable for the climatic conditions of Rio Grande do Sul.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304615
title: RELIABILITY OF A BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE TRANSLATED AND CROSS-CULTURALLY ADAPTED VERSION OF THE MJOA SCALE

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the intra- and inter-observer reliability of a Brazilian Portuguese translated and cross-culturally adapted version of the mJOA questionnaire. Methods: The reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the mJOA scale was assessed through the evaluation of a sample of patients with cervical myelopathy by two independent experienced spine surgeon examiners. Inter-observer reliability was defined by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) between the evaluations of the two examiners, and intra-observer reliability was assessed by the ICC between the two evaluations of one examiner. Results: Fifty-five patients were included in the study (mean age 58.7 years). The ICC for inter-observer reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the mJOA was 0.967, and the ICC for intra-observer reliability was 0.869, both classified as “almost perfect” (&gt; 0.81). Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese translated and cross-culturally adapted version of the mJOA questionnaire appears to be valid and reliable. Level of evidence I, Diagnostic Studies, Investigating a Diagnostic Test.
DOI: 10.7284/105959
title: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data collected during research cruise SAV-09-02 using a Furuno GP-90 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304612.v1
title: Evaluation of OSEB and SEBAL models for energy balance of a crop area in a humid subtropical climate

description: ABSTRACT This study evaluated the adequacy of the One-Source Energy Balance (OSEB) and Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) models to estimate evapotranspiration in grain growing areas with humid subtropical climate in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. The dataset was obtained from a micrometeorological station (Eddy Covariance) and MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) products during 84 observation days between 2009 and 2011. The OSEB and SEBAL models were used to estimate the partition of net radiation (Rn) into the components latent heat flux (LE), sensible heat flux (H), and ground heat flux (G) estimated from the MODIS images while the experimental data measured in situ were used to compare the results. Analyses indicated that the Energy Balance (EB) components were estimated from the MODIS images satisfactorily despite the spatial resolution limitations. Furthermore, the SEBAL model estimated the EB components satisfactorily only for summer crops. There are uncertainties associated with determining the hot and cold pixels due to the region humid subtropical climate and the spatial resolution of the sensor used in the other periods. The OSEB model has the lowest errors and the most adequate partitioning of the EB components throughout the year, and therefore, it is the most suitable for the climatic conditions of Rio Grande do Sul.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304615.v1
title: RELIABILITY OF A BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE TRANSLATED AND CROSS-CULTURALLY ADAPTED VERSION OF THE MJOA SCALE

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the intra- and inter-observer reliability of a Brazilian Portuguese translated and cross-culturally adapted version of the mJOA questionnaire. Methods: The reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the mJOA scale was assessed through the evaluation of a sample of patients with cervical myelopathy by two independent experienced spine surgeon examiners. Inter-observer reliability was defined by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) between the evaluations of the two examiners, and intra-observer reliability was assessed by the ICC between the two evaluations of one examiner. Results: Fifty-five patients were included in the study (mean age 58.7 years). The ICC for inter-observer reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the mJOA was 0.967, and the ICC for intra-observer reliability was 0.869, both classified as “almost perfect” (&gt; 0.81). Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese translated and cross-culturally adapted version of the mJOA questionnaire appears to be valid and reliable. Level of evidence I, Diagnostic Studies, Investigating a Diagnostic Test.
DOI: 10.7284/105971
title: CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) data collected during research cruise SAV-09-03 using a Sea-Bird SBE-25 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304597
title: Molecular marker assisted selection for increasing inbreeding in S1 populations of cassava

description: Abstract The objective of the present work was to use MAS in self-pollinated cassava populations for obtaining individuals with high inbreeding (f) aimed at rapid development of partial inbred lines. Three progenies (F0222, F1378 and F1662) were self-pollinated, generating a total of 233 S1 individuals. The progenies and the S1 individuals were evaluated in the seedlings and clonal evaluation trials (CETs). In the CET, plants were evaluated for the following traits: plant height (PH), root dry matter content (DMC), above ground yield (AGY), root (RY) and starch yield (SY). Twenty-seven microsatellites and five minisatellites were used to determine the level of inbreeding of the S1 individuals. Inbreeding (f) values varied from 0.15 to 0.89 within progenies, whereas most of the S1 individuals presented f values above 0.50. In average, 25% of the S1 individuals were selected, which resulted in a 38% inbreeding increase in the cassava progenies. In contrast, phenotypic selection showed no differences in inbreeding increase. Furthermore, there was no correlation between the level of inbreeding and agronomic traits. MAS was efficient for the identification and selection of cassava S1 individuals, with higher inbreeding values contributing to the decrease in the breeding cycles necessary to obtain new cassava inbred lines.
DOI: 10.7284/105966
title: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data collected during research cruise SAV-09-03 using a Furuno GP-90 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304597.v1
title: Molecular marker assisted selection for increasing inbreeding in S1 populations of cassava

description: Abstract The objective of the present work was to use MAS in self-pollinated cassava populations for obtaining individuals with high inbreeding (f) aimed at rapid development of partial inbred lines. Three progenies (F0222, F1378 and F1662) were self-pollinated, generating a total of 233 S1 individuals. The progenies and the S1 individuals were evaluated in the seedlings and clonal evaluation trials (CETs). In the CET, plants were evaluated for the following traits: plant height (PH), root dry matter content (DMC), above ground yield (AGY), root (RY) and starch yield (SY). Twenty-seven microsatellites and five minisatellites were used to determine the level of inbreeding of the S1 individuals. Inbreeding (f) values varied from 0.15 to 0.89 within progenies, whereas most of the S1 individuals presented f values above 0.50. In average, 25% of the S1 individuals were selected, which resulted in a 38% inbreeding increase in the cassava progenies. In contrast, phenotypic selection showed no differences in inbreeding increase. Furthermore, there was no correlation between the level of inbreeding and agronomic traits. MAS was efficient for the identification and selection of cassava S1 individuals, with higher inbreeding values contributing to the decrease in the breeding cycles necessary to obtain new cassava inbred lines.
DOI: 10.7284/105967
title: Gyrocompass data collected during research cruise SAV-09-03 using a Yokogawa CMZ700B instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304591
title: Investigating conceptual understanding in physics from undergraduate students in science, engineering and mathematics

description: Abstract The gain of conceptual learning in introductory Physics of incoming students at the university, submitted to different methodological approaches, was measured with a standardized and internationally recognized instrument. The study involved 599 engineering, physics and mathematics students from São Carlos campus of the University of São Paulo (USP), during the first semester of 2017. Among the main results is the basic conceptual knowledge profile of these students and their correlation with the admission process. We evaluate these results and the conceptual gains obtained within the different classes and courses of the campus, presenting a direct and quantitative comparison of the performances of traditional classes with classes that make use of active learning methodologies. These results are compared with data from national and international studies, contributing to fill a gap still present in the national literature, lacking large-scale quantitative studies in this area. We were able to confirm that classes involved with active learning methodologies present greater conceptual gain at the end of the course, in agreement with the international literature, obtaining in this study, on average, a normalized gain two times higher.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304591.v1
title: Investigating conceptual understanding in physics from undergraduate students in science, engineering and mathematics

description: Abstract The gain of conceptual learning in introductory Physics of incoming students at the university, submitted to different methodological approaches, was measured with a standardized and internationally recognized instrument. The study involved 599 engineering, physics and mathematics students from São Carlos campus of the University of São Paulo (USP), during the first semester of 2017. Among the main results is the basic conceptual knowledge profile of these students and their correlation with the admission process. We evaluate these results and the conceptual gains obtained within the different classes and courses of the campus, presenting a direct and quantitative comparison of the performances of traditional classes with classes that make use of active learning methodologies. These results are compared with data from national and international studies, contributing to fill a gap still present in the national literature, lacking large-scale quantitative studies in this area. We were able to confirm that classes involved with active learning methodologies present greater conceptual gain at the end of the course, in agreement with the international literature, obtaining in this study, on average, a normalized gain two times higher.
DOI: 10.7284/105969
title: Meteorological Station data collected during research cruise SAV-09-03 using a RM Young 26800 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304585
title: SERVITIZATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SECTOR

description: ABSTRACT The role of manufacturing in value chains has become less dominant given the trend of stagnating demand, commoditization of products, and declining profitability. Confronted with this challenging scenario, a growing number of companies seek to add value to their businesses by adopting the approach of "servitization" (offering product-service solutions). However, literature on this subject is divided on the effectiveness of this approach since the intended outcome is not always achieved (service paradox). As such, this study quantitatively evaluates this relationship in manufacturing firms within the machinery and equipment industry. Data on different service categories developed by these firms and their corresponding impacts were collected. It was verified that there is a positive and significant relationship between the majority of these service categories and organizational performance, which indicates that identifying and developing a consistent service bundle may serve as an effective servitization strategy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304585.v1
title: SERVITIZATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SECTOR

description: ABSTRACT The role of manufacturing in value chains has become less dominant given the trend of stagnating demand, commoditization of products, and declining profitability. Confronted with this challenging scenario, a growing number of companies seek to add value to their businesses by adopting the approach of "servitization" (offering product-service solutions). However, literature on this subject is divided on the effectiveness of this approach since the intended outcome is not always achieved (service paradox). As such, this study quantitatively evaluates this relationship in manufacturing firms within the machinery and equipment industry. Data on different service categories developed by these firms and their corresponding impacts were collected. It was verified that there is a positive and significant relationship between the majority of these service categories and organizational performance, which indicates that identifying and developing a consistent service bundle may serve as an effective servitization strategy.
DOI: 10.7284/105968
title: Singlebeam Echosounder data collected during research cruise SAV-09-03 using a Furuno FCV-582 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304573
title: Multivariate analysis relating milk production, milk composition, and seasons of the year

description: Abstract Our objective was to quantify the relationship between seasons of the year, milk production, and milk composition of a dairy farm based on data for 48 consecutive months, using multivariate statistical analyses. The dataset contained information on productive indexes and milk composition from the bulk tank milk, which was measured from milk samples, collected monthly and used to determine the total dry extract and defatted dry extract, lactose, fat, protein, somatic cell count, and total bacterial count. Seasons of the year and milk production/hectare were also considered. Factor, cluster, and discriminant analysis were used to study the relationships between the above-mentioned variables. A positive relationship was noted between season and total dry extract, defatted dry extract, milk fat, and protein, with higher values being observed in winter and spring. Similarly, a positive relationship was noted between season and milk production/hectare, lactose content, with an increase in milk production and lactose content in winter and spring, which was negatively related to the somatic cell count and total bacterial count. Milk production and composition varied mainly with seasons. Multivariate analyses facilitated a better understanding of the relationship between milk production and composition on this dairy farm.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304573.v1
title: Multivariate analysis relating milk production, milk composition, and seasons of the year

description: Abstract Our objective was to quantify the relationship between seasons of the year, milk production, and milk composition of a dairy farm based on data for 48 consecutive months, using multivariate statistical analyses. The dataset contained information on productive indexes and milk composition from the bulk tank milk, which was measured from milk samples, collected monthly and used to determine the total dry extract and defatted dry extract, lactose, fat, protein, somatic cell count, and total bacterial count. Seasons of the year and milk production/hectare were also considered. Factor, cluster, and discriminant analysis were used to study the relationships between the above-mentioned variables. A positive relationship was noted between season and total dry extract, defatted dry extract, milk fat, and protein, with higher values being observed in winter and spring. Similarly, a positive relationship was noted between season and milk production/hectare, lactose content, with an increase in milk production and lactose content in winter and spring, which was negatively related to the somatic cell count and total bacterial count. Milk production and composition varied mainly with seasons. Multivariate analyses facilitated a better understanding of the relationship between milk production and composition on this dairy farm.
DOI: 10.7284/105970
title: TSG (Thermosalinograph) data collected during research cruise SAV-09-03 using a Sea-Bird SBE-21 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.7284/105974
title: ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) data collected during research cruise SAV-09-04 using a RDI WM-300 instrument system onboard the platform RV Savannah

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7304564
title: Athelia (Sclerotium) rolfsii in Allium sativum: potential biocontrol agents and their effects on plant metabolites

description: Abstract Garlic (Allium sativum L.) plays an important role in popular culture due to its dietary and medicinal uses. It is also used to produce a wide range of pharmacologically interesting molecules. Several pathogens affect garlic plants, especially Athelia (Sclerotium) rolfsii, a fungus that is widespread and causes large economic losses. It causes direct damage to crops and leads to plant stress, which induces secondary metabolite production in plants. The use of microorganisms as biocontrol agents may induce the production of beneficial metabolites in plants that will protect it and promote resistance to pathogen attack. In addition to suppressing disease, biological control agents may have elicitor effects that could induce an increase in the production of useful bioactive secondary metabolites in plants, some of which may be of pharmacological interest. Therefore, the search for new biological control agents should also consider their potential as elicitor agents. This paper presents an analysis of the biological control of Athelia (Sclerotium) rolfsii by antagonistic microrganisms, the potential of yeasts and bacteria of the genus Bacillus for the biocontrol of phytopathogens, microrganisms influence in nutritional and bioactive compounds content of interest to the pharmaceutical industry.