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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511447.v1
title: Thermal regime modeling of the public supply tropical reservoir at Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil

description: Abstract Water temperature changes and the dynamics of thermal stratification of an aquatic ecosystem directly influence physical, chemical and biological processes. Due to disturbances in these environments, such as climate change and multiple water uses, studies which employ modeling are important to support emergency decision-making and future planning. In this context, this study evaluated the thermal behavior of the water supply reservoir of São Pedro, located in the city of Juiz de Fora, MG, using mathematical modeling with the IPH-ECO model to evaluate the surface temperature of water, based on meteorological and hydrological data representing the forcing and boundary conditions, respectively. The modeling of the thermal system showed a significant correlation between predicted and observed values, characterizing the reservoir as a homogeneous environment. The simulations indicated that the tributary contribution determines the pattern of spatio-temporal distribution of water temperature in the reservoir, limiting or regulating the variability of its temperature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511447
title: Thermal regime modeling of the public supply tropical reservoir at Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil

description: Abstract Water temperature changes and the dynamics of thermal stratification of an aquatic ecosystem directly influence physical, chemical and biological processes. Due to disturbances in these environments, such as climate change and multiple water uses, studies which employ modeling are important to support emergency decision-making and future planning. In this context, this study evaluated the thermal behavior of the water supply reservoir of São Pedro, located in the city of Juiz de Fora, MG, using mathematical modeling with the IPH-ECO model to evaluate the surface temperature of water, based on meteorological and hydrological data representing the forcing and boundary conditions, respectively. The modeling of the thermal system showed a significant correlation between predicted and observed values, characterizing the reservoir as a homogeneous environment. The simulations indicated that the tributary contribution determines the pattern of spatio-temporal distribution of water temperature in the reservoir, limiting or regulating the variability of its temperature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517501
title: Productivity indicators applied to seabob shrimp fishing, Penha SC, Brazil

description: Abstract This study used environmental accounting tools to collect and organize information related to the market and work organization of the artisan fishing community of Penha, SC. This research was based on two sources of data and references to standardize information. We calculated productivity indicators and evaluated the possibility of using them for environmental management of this resource. We calculated the consumed inputs, costs, produced and marketed quantities, destinations and sales values, and the seasonality of effort and catches. Based upon these, it was possible to calculate indicators of environmental and economic productivity, in monthly and annual cycles that allowed us to identify the best periods in which to close the shrimp harvesting season. Such methods, however, require great effort for data collection and tracking, especially in a traditional community of artisanal fisheries lacking the strict control needed for systemic study of productivity and economic organization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517501.v1
title: Productivity indicators applied to seabob shrimp fishing, Penha SC, Brazil

description: Abstract This study used environmental accounting tools to collect and organize information related to the market and work organization of the artisan fishing community of Penha, SC. This research was based on two sources of data and references to standardize information. We calculated productivity indicators and evaluated the possibility of using them for environmental management of this resource. We calculated the consumed inputs, costs, produced and marketed quantities, destinations and sales values, and the seasonality of effort and catches. Based upon these, it was possible to calculate indicators of environmental and economic productivity, in monthly and annual cycles that allowed us to identify the best periods in which to close the shrimp harvesting season. Such methods, however, require great effort for data collection and tracking, especially in a traditional community of artisanal fisheries lacking the strict control needed for systemic study of productivity and economic organization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507958
title: Application and comparative analysis of three rapid assessment protocols to characterize fluvial landscape

description: Abstract Fluvial systems are endowed with features such as heterogeneity and variability which allow the classification of a fluvial landscape. Rapid assessment protocols have been useful tools for the characterization of integrity, especially in river segment scale. The objective of this paper was to apply three protocols in order to evaluate their performance in comparison with each other and with the results obtained by analytical methods of water quality assessment and an evaluation of the aquatic macro-invertebrate community. Non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) was applied using water quality parameters, trophic state index (IET), and abundance data of benthic macro-invertebrates. In addition, the study determined correlations between the index and the protocols' final scores. The protocols' feasibility for habitat characterization was confirmed, since the results were compatible for all procedures applied. Despite some particularities, each protocol offered a particular description of general aspects that affect river integrity, indicating which habitat conditions best support aquatic biodiversity in urban rivers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507958.v1
title: Application and comparative analysis of three rapid assessment protocols to characterize fluvial landscape

description: Abstract Fluvial systems are endowed with features such as heterogeneity and variability which allow the classification of a fluvial landscape. Rapid assessment protocols have been useful tools for the characterization of integrity, especially in river segment scale. The objective of this paper was to apply three protocols in order to evaluate their performance in comparison with each other and with the results obtained by analytical methods of water quality assessment and an evaluation of the aquatic macro-invertebrate community. Non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) was applied using water quality parameters, trophic state index (IET), and abundance data of benthic macro-invertebrates. In addition, the study determined correlations between the index and the protocols' final scores. The protocols' feasibility for habitat characterization was confirmed, since the results were compatible for all procedures applied. Despite some particularities, each protocol offered a particular description of general aspects that affect river integrity, indicating which habitat conditions best support aquatic biodiversity in urban rivers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515767.v1
title: Bio-indicators for the evaluation of potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission at the Apipucos reservoir, Pernambuco State

description: Abstract In Pernambuco, schistosomiasis is endemic in the countryside and large numbers of foci are being detected in urban areas. This paper evaluated the risk of schistosomiasis transmission in aquatic ecosystem based on biomarkers and molecular biology techniques. At the Apipucos reservoir (neighborhood of metropolitan Recife), schistosomiasis intermediate host snails were collected in contaminated sites with fecal coliforms. The Biomphalaria were examined by molecular methods to detect DNA of S. mansoni. The fecal coliforms were identified with a chromogenic reaction. The collection stations were georeferenced and the results analyzed with the ArcGIS software package. Out of 77 B. straminea collected56 were negative and 21 positive for S. mansoni. Fecal coliforms were detected in all collection stations. The Kernel density map showed the potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission in upscale neighborhood of Recife city.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515767
title: Bio-indicators for the evaluation of potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission at the Apipucos reservoir, Pernambuco State

description: Abstract In Pernambuco, schistosomiasis is endemic in the countryside and large numbers of foci are being detected in urban areas. This paper evaluated the risk of schistosomiasis transmission in aquatic ecosystem based on biomarkers and molecular biology techniques. At the Apipucos reservoir (neighborhood of metropolitan Recife), schistosomiasis intermediate host snails were collected in contaminated sites with fecal coliforms. The Biomphalaria were examined by molecular methods to detect DNA of S. mansoni. The fecal coliforms were identified with a chromogenic reaction. The collection stations were georeferenced and the results analyzed with the ArcGIS software package. Out of 77 B. straminea collected56 were negative and 21 positive for S. mansoni. Fecal coliforms were detected in all collection stations. The Kernel density map showed the potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission in upscale neighborhood of Recife city.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516700.v1
title: Community structure of ferns in riparian forest: evaluation in anthropization gradient

description: Abstract Riparian forests are essential to the maintenance of biodiversity and foster the development of ferns that are indicators of environmental quality. However, these forests have been degraded due mainly to high population density, pattern of urban settlement and agricultural expansion in rural areas. This study evaluated the environmental quality of riparian vegetation of the Cadeia River in Southern Brazil, using phytosociological parameters of the understory's fern community and a Rapid Assessment Protocol of Habitat Quality (RAPQH). One hundred and twenty plots of 25 m2 were equally distributed among three fragments (FI, FII, FIII). All species of herbaceous ferns were inventoried in each sample unit. We calculated parameters of density, frequency, relative dominance and importance value (IV) of species for the analysis of community structure. The lowest species richness was recorded at FIII (seven species). The floristic composition is more heterogeneous and richness is higher in FI, where the parcels had greater plant cover and RAPQH scores. The RAPQH score decreased with increasing degree of urbanization in the surrounding matrix and FI and FII were classified as "natural," while FIII was classified as "impacted." Considering the four species with the highest IV in the three fragments (totaling 69.11% of IV in the FI, 78.36% and 91.06% in FII and FIII respectively), it can be affirmed that the fern community structure is degraded with increasing anthropization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516700
title: Community structure of ferns in riparian forest: evaluation in anthropization gradient

description: Abstract Riparian forests are essential to the maintenance of biodiversity and foster the development of ferns that are indicators of environmental quality. However, these forests have been degraded due mainly to high population density, pattern of urban settlement and agricultural expansion in rural areas. This study evaluated the environmental quality of riparian vegetation of the Cadeia River in Southern Brazil, using phytosociological parameters of the understory's fern community and a Rapid Assessment Protocol of Habitat Quality (RAPQH). One hundred and twenty plots of 25 m2 were equally distributed among three fragments (FI, FII, FIII). All species of herbaceous ferns were inventoried in each sample unit. We calculated parameters of density, frequency, relative dominance and importance value (IV) of species for the analysis of community structure. The lowest species richness was recorded at FIII (seven species). The floristic composition is more heterogeneous and richness is higher in FI, where the parcels had greater plant cover and RAPQH scores. The RAPQH score decreased with increasing degree of urbanization in the surrounding matrix and FI and FII were classified as "natural," while FIII was classified as "impacted." Considering the four species with the highest IV in the three fragments (totaling 69.11% of IV in the FI, 78.36% and 91.06% in FII and FIII respectively), it can be affirmed that the fern community structure is degraded with increasing anthropization.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510928
title: Multivariate Analysis for selection of monitoring parameters in water reservoir of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais

description: Abstract The need to control land use and monitor water quality for public supply requires the evaluation of many parameters, which are often difficult to analyze and interpret due to cost and the large volume of data. In this context, this work selected the most relevant parameters for monitoring the Dr. João Penido Dam, the main supply source of Juiz de Fora, MG. The evaluation was conducted based upon a series of thirteen parameters of the catchment provided monthly by the Municipal Sanitation Company between 1998 and 2012. The data were statistically processed using Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis and parameters with highest variances were extracted. Component 1 (FV1) reflected the influence of dissolved solids associated with runoff processes in the watershed and with the erosion of margins. FV2, as well as FV3, are strongly associated to the potential discharge of sewage in the watershed area. Using multivariate analysis, we removed five parameters that showed no variance: hardness, consumed oxygen, pH, alkalinity and manganese.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510928.v1
title: Multivariate Analysis for selection of monitoring parameters in water reservoir of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais

description: Abstract The need to control land use and monitor water quality for public supply requires the evaluation of many parameters, which are often difficult to analyze and interpret due to cost and the large volume of data. In this context, this work selected the most relevant parameters for monitoring the Dr. João Penido Dam, the main supply source of Juiz de Fora, MG. The evaluation was conducted based upon a series of thirteen parameters of the catchment provided monthly by the Municipal Sanitation Company between 1998 and 2012. The data were statistically processed using Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis and parameters with highest variances were extracted. Component 1 (FV1) reflected the influence of dissolved solids associated with runoff processes in the watershed and with the erosion of margins. FV2, as well as FV3, are strongly associated to the potential discharge of sewage in the watershed area. Using multivariate analysis, we removed five parameters that showed no variance: hardness, consumed oxygen, pH, alkalinity and manganese.
DOI: 10.17632/nfz7ft2z86.1
title: Innovation and Firm Productivity in Central America

description: The data set was extracted from the World Bank Enterprise Survey Database for Central America. https://www.enterprisesurveys.org.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509344
title: Water quality index and eutrophication indices of Caiabi River, MT

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality of the Caiabi River based upon the water quality index (WQI) and the trophic state index (TSI), considering seasonal and spatial variations, with the aim of determining the most appropriate monitoring design for this study site. Sampling for water quality monitoring was conducted at five points on the Caiabi River from July 2012 to June 2013. Quality parameters quantified were as follows: pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, total and thermotolerant coliforms, turbidity, Kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrite, nitrate, total phosphorus, biochemical oxygen demand, series of solids, and chlorophyll a. Sampling procedures and analysis followed the methods recommended by the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. The WQI results showed that the quality of the Caiabi River water is good. TSI results demonstrated the low risk of eutrophication in the Caiabi River, indicating an ultra-oligotrophic lotic environment. Analysis of variance showed that 10 of the 16 monitored quality parameters presented differences of means between the dry and rainy seasons or among the monitored points or in the interaction between seasons and points. These results indicate that two annual sampling collections at two points may be sufficient to describe the water quality behavior in the basin, as long as the conditions of land use are stable.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509344.v1
title: Water quality index and eutrophication indices of Caiabi River, MT

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality of the Caiabi River based upon the water quality index (WQI) and the trophic state index (TSI), considering seasonal and spatial variations, with the aim of determining the most appropriate monitoring design for this study site. Sampling for water quality monitoring was conducted at five points on the Caiabi River from July 2012 to June 2013. Quality parameters quantified were as follows: pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, total and thermotolerant coliforms, turbidity, Kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrite, nitrate, total phosphorus, biochemical oxygen demand, series of solids, and chlorophyll a. Sampling procedures and analysis followed the methods recommended by the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. The WQI results showed that the quality of the Caiabi River water is good. TSI results demonstrated the low risk of eutrophication in the Caiabi River, indicating an ultra-oligotrophic lotic environment. Analysis of variance showed that 10 of the 16 monitored quality parameters presented differences of means between the dry and rainy seasons or among the monitored points or in the interaction between seasons and points. These results indicate that two annual sampling collections at two points may be sufficient to describe the water quality behavior in the basin, as long as the conditions of land use are stable.
DOI: 10.17632/wxftdp4n6x.1
title: Data for: Isoflurane affects brain functional connectivity in rats 1 month after exposure

description: fMRI, EEG and gene expression data for the article "Isoflurane affects brain functional connectivity in rats 1 month after exposure". Details for each data set is described in the file "Data_info".
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515431.v1
title: Analysis of selection procedures to determine priority areas for payment for water ecosystem services programs

description: Abstract The approach of ecosystem services has shown promise for the evaluation of interactions between ecosystems and society, integrating environmental and socioeconomic concepts which require interdisciplinary knowledge. However, its usefulness in decision making is limited due to information gaps. This study was therefore developed in order to contribute to the application of principles of ecosystem services in the decision-making for water resources management. It aims to identify procedures and methodologies used for decision-making in order to select priority areas to be included in projects or compensation programs for environmental services. To do so, we searched technical and scientific literature describing methods and experiences used to select priority areas. Key steps in the process of selecting priority areas were identified; then a survey was conducted of the procedures adopted for each key step considering the literature selected; and, finally, the information collected was analyzed and classified. Considering the study's sample, we noted that the selection of priority areas was based on the direct use of predetermined criteria. The use of indicators and spatial analyses are practices still scarcely employed. We must highlight, however, that most of the analyzed documents did not aim to describe the process of selecting priority areas in detail, which may have resulted in some omissions. Although these conditions may limit the analysis in this study, the results presented here allow us to identify the main objectives, actions and criteria used to select priority areas for programs or compensation projects for environmental services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515431
title: Analysis of selection procedures to determine priority areas for payment for water ecosystem services programs

description: Abstract The approach of ecosystem services has shown promise for the evaluation of interactions between ecosystems and society, integrating environmental and socioeconomic concepts which require interdisciplinary knowledge. However, its usefulness in decision making is limited due to information gaps. This study was therefore developed in order to contribute to the application of principles of ecosystem services in the decision-making for water resources management. It aims to identify procedures and methodologies used for decision-making in order to select priority areas to be included in projects or compensation programs for environmental services. To do so, we searched technical and scientific literature describing methods and experiences used to select priority areas. Key steps in the process of selecting priority areas were identified; then a survey was conducted of the procedures adopted for each key step considering the literature selected; and, finally, the information collected was analyzed and classified. Considering the study's sample, we noted that the selection of priority areas was based on the direct use of predetermined criteria. The use of indicators and spatial analyses are practices still scarcely employed. We must highlight, however, that most of the analyzed documents did not aim to describe the process of selecting priority areas in detail, which may have resulted in some omissions. Although these conditions may limit the analysis in this study, the results presented here allow us to identify the main objectives, actions and criteria used to select priority areas for programs or compensation projects for environmental services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517534
title: Study of water quality using benthic biological indicators in rural and urban streams

description: Abstract Methods other than physical-chemical and geochemical analyses can be used to assess water quality in surface drainage. This study used intolerant, tolerant and resistant benthic species as bioindicators of changes in water quality of two streams, taking in account particle size of sediments and volatile solids. Eight points were sampled in the stream Bandeirinha and four points in the stream Josefa Gomes in January and September 2013 in the municipality of Formosa-GO. The two streams were chosen in order to study two different environments. The study used the diversity indexes of Shannon (H), Equitability (E) and Bray-Curtis Similarity and the grouping analysis method UPGMA (Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Mean). The results of particle size and volatile solids study of Bandeirinha stream located in rural areas showed bioindicator species intolerant of changes in water quality. The stream Josefa Gomes, completely inserted in an urban environment, showed alteration identified by tolerant and resistant species. The results demonstrate differences in water quality in the rural and urban environments and the relationship of bioindicators with sediments. The study aids the interpretation of changes in the water quality of the two drainages areas. Analysis of water quality based upon benthic biological indicators associated with physical-chemical and geochemical analyses of water and sediments provide a better interpretation of the results.