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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773194.v1
title: Pasting and gel texture properties of starch-molasses combinations

description: Abstract Molasses replacement by sugar are used in new product formulations for enrichment quality of products in the food industry. The influence of addition of wheat and corn starches on grape and carob molasses at different concentrations in distilled water (from 0 to 30% w/w) and holding temperatures (90 to 98 °C), pasting and gel texture properties were determined. Pasting parameters for carob molasses-starch combinations were higher than grape molasses-starch, due to presence of different sugar content in carob molasses. Textural properties of carob molasses-wheat starch interactions were affected more highly than grape molasses-wheat starch interactions. The starch varieties affected strongly the textural parameters (hardness, adhesiveness, cohesiveness, springiness) of gels. All sample gels lost viscous and soft sludge properties at increasing holding temperature especially 98 °C. These results showed that molasses and starch varities and different holding temperature could facilitate development of optimum final products with desired improved pasting and textural properties.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773191
title: Technical and economic indicators of milk production systems in the Caiuá sandstone region

description: ABSTRACT. The aim of this study was to analyze technical and economic indicators of family milk production systems, with different technology levels, in the Caiuá sandstone area in Northwestern Paraná, Brazil. The analysis period covers the agricultural years 2002/2003 to 2013/2014. The categorization of the milk production systems was based on information from agricultural farms monitored by the Reference Network for Family Agriculture. The cost-benefit analysis method was used for the economic assessment of milk production. Based on the results, three family milk production systems were identified in the region, characterized by the use of low, medium and high intensification technologies for pasture management. The production costs per unit area were found to be higher in the system with high technology and lower in the system with low technology. However, although the total revenue in the production system with a high technological intensification is greater than in the other systems, the capital needed for a technological transition is higher. In all the systems, when the costs were deducted, including the return on family labor, there was a profit, even with the climate and soil constraints inherent in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773200.v1
title: Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography for neonatal seizure detection. An electrophysiological point of view

description: ABSTRACT Seizures in the newborn are associated with high morbidity and mortality, making their detection and treatment critical. Seizure activity in neonates is often clinically obscured, such that detection of seizures is particularly challenging. Amplitude-integrated EEG is a technique for simplified EEG monitoring that has found an increasing clinical application in neonatal intensive care. Its main value lies in the relative simplicity of interpretation, allowing nonspecialist members of the care team to engage in real-time detection of electrographic seizures. Nevertheless, to avoiding misdiagnosing rhythmic artifacts as seizures, it is necessary to recognize the electrophysiological ictal pattern in the conventional EEG trace available in current devices. The aim of this paper is to discuss the electrophysiological basis of the differentiation of epileptic seizures and extracranial artifacts to avoid misdiagnosis with amplitude-integrated EEG devices.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773203.v1
title: Preservative effects of rosemary extract (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) on quality and storage stability of chicken meat patties

description: Abstract The effect of different level of rosemary extract (RE) (Rosmarinus officinalis Linn.) cultivated in Jordan, and other preservative on quality and stability of ground chicken meat was investigated. Treatments, were involved 1) Control (No additive), 2) 300 ppm (RE), 3) 350 ppm RE, 4) 300 ppm L-Ascorbic acid (E-300), 5) 200 ppm Sodium nitrite (E-250), 6) 5 ppm butylatedhydroxyanisole (BHA) for breast, and 14 ppm for thigh meat were prepared. TBARS, total carbonyl, and color values, were measured and analyzed at 0, 4, and 7 day. Samples of cooked thigh meat were prepared, and sensory evaluation was reported. Cooking loss %, ultimate pH, and total aldehydes were analyzed. Both RE and E-250 were showed the highest significant effect maintaining low values of TBARS and total carbonyl at 7 day. However, no significant differences were found among all treatments measuring ultimate pH values, and their cooking loss %. The RE and E-250 also showed the highest significant effect delaying aldehydes formation, and positively affect meat sensory attributes. In conclusion, RE (350 ppm) was very effective antioxidant and comparable to the other commercial antioxidants. Thus, RE could be a good substitution to many synthetic antioxidants used in meat industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773191.v1
title: Technical and economic indicators of milk production systems in the Caiuá sandstone region

description: ABSTRACT. The aim of this study was to analyze technical and economic indicators of family milk production systems, with different technology levels, in the Caiuá sandstone area in Northwestern Paraná, Brazil. The analysis period covers the agricultural years 2002/2003 to 2013/2014. The categorization of the milk production systems was based on information from agricultural farms monitored by the Reference Network for Family Agriculture. The cost-benefit analysis method was used for the economic assessment of milk production. Based on the results, three family milk production systems were identified in the region, characterized by the use of low, medium and high intensification technologies for pasture management. The production costs per unit area were found to be higher in the system with high technology and lower in the system with low technology. However, although the total revenue in the production system with a high technological intensification is greater than in the other systems, the capital needed for a technological transition is higher. In all the systems, when the costs were deducted, including the return on family labor, there was a profit, even with the climate and soil constraints inherent in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773176
title: MODELING SOIL WATER REDISTRIBUTION UNDER SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION

description: ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to develop a numerical model to simulate water distribution, and the shape of the wetted soil volume, resulting from a point source irrigation at the ground surface (dripper), given soil hydraulic properties and irrigation system parameters. The mathematical model was developed in Fortran 90 at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, ESALQ/USP. The computer program was structured to allow the user to input information such as: a) flow and transport related to soil properties, b) information on irrigation type, c) boundary conditions, d) simulation time, and e) water application time through irrigation. Data from another experiment carried out at the Department of Biosystems Engineering were used to validate the model. Model performance was evaluated based on Willmott concordance index, coefficient of efficiency, root mean square error, mean error, and maximum absolute error. Based on comparisons of the model deviations from the measured data and with other results reported in the literature, it was clear that the predictions of the proposed numerical model were very satisfactory.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773179
title: Development of a hamburger-type product derived from bovine liver

description: Abstract Changes in eating habits generated a demand for processed foods. The use of bovine liver in processed foods provides nutritional enrichment; the use of oatmeal promotes moisture and fat substitution. This study evaluated hamburger-type products derived from bovine liver. Three formulations were prepared using bovine liver and containing 0%, 5%, and 10% oatmeal. The products were evaluated for moisture, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, and ash contents and presence of thermotolerant coliforms, coagulase positive staphylococci, Salmonella sp., Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium sulfite reducers. Yield percentage, sensory acceptance, and purchase intent were evaluated through child and adult sensory panels. The products with oatmeal presented lower lipid content and higher carbohydrate content than products without oatmeal. The microbiological analysis showed products with counts &lt; 10 CFU/g for thermo-tolerant coliforms and coagulase positive staphylococci, and absence of Salmonella sp., Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium sulfite reducers. The child sensory panel classified the products using hedonic terms; this group demonstrated interest in consuming the products. The adult sensory panel classified the 5% oatmeal product with the best acceptability indexes. This group demonstrated satisfactory purchase intent. It is concluded that the use of bovine liver as a raw material for the production of hamburger-type products is feasible.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773182
title: The effect of bioactive components of plant origin on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of functional sausages

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the effect of bioactive compounds of natural origin on the quality of sausages. Four variants of sausages were manufactured: a control variant (C) and three variants with the addition of catuaba, galangal, roseroot, maca, guarana and polyfloral honey (E1, E2, E3). The pH values, colour and chemical parameters (total phenolic content, total antioxidant activity and anti-inflamantory activity) of the meat batters and finished products were determined. Additionally, texture and sensory analyses of the sausages were performed. It was found that regardless of slightly lower acceptability, sausages with bioactive components were characterised by increased antioxidant properties, higher total phenol values and higher anti-inflamantory activity. The best results were obtained when the highest level of bioactive compounds was used (1.734% of catuaba bark, 0.022% of ground great galangal root, 0.458% of ground roseroot, 0.614% of maca root extract (4:1), 0.600% of ground guarana and 1.146% of polyfloral honey).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773173
title: IMPACT OF LAND USE CHANGE ON THE WATER BALANCE IN A REPRESENTATIVE WATERSHED IN THE SEMIARID OF THE STATE OF PERNAMBUCO USING THE SWAT MODEL

description: ABSTRACT The Brazilian semiarid region present high rainfall variability and long dry periods. Thus, the main springs and streams are generally intermittent, and both native vegetation and human activities have a strong influence on hydrological processes and the water yield in the watershed. The aim of this study was to investigate the impacts of reforestation of the arboreal Caatinga on the availability of water in a representative basin of the Northeast semiarid with strong anthropic influence, considering a period of severe water scarcity from 2012 to 2015, using the SWAT model as a management tool. The SWAT model successfully simulated the flow hydrograph for the period from 2000 to 2015, with Nash-Sutcliffe (NS) efficiency coefficient of 0.77 and 0.55 in the calibration and validation. The simulated reforestation scenarios showed a 6 to 20% increase in recharge and soil water storage of 9 to 28%. Simulations of different scenarios of the Caatinga re-composition in agricultural areas highlight the strong impact of arboreal vegetation on hydrological processes, in particular on soil water infiltration and soil moisture increase.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773176.v1
title: MODELING SOIL WATER REDISTRIBUTION UNDER SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION

description: ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to develop a numerical model to simulate water distribution, and the shape of the wetted soil volume, resulting from a point source irrigation at the ground surface (dripper), given soil hydraulic properties and irrigation system parameters. The mathematical model was developed in Fortran 90 at the Department of Biosystems Engineering, at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, ESALQ/USP. The computer program was structured to allow the user to input information such as: a) flow and transport related to soil properties, b) information on irrigation type, c) boundary conditions, d) simulation time, and e) water application time through irrigation. Data from another experiment carried out at the Department of Biosystems Engineering were used to validate the model. Model performance was evaluated based on Willmott concordance index, coefficient of efficiency, root mean square error, mean error, and maximum absolute error. Based on comparisons of the model deviations from the measured data and with other results reported in the literature, it was clear that the predictions of the proposed numerical model were very satisfactory.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773182.v1
title: The effect of bioactive components of plant origin on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of functional sausages

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the effect of bioactive compounds of natural origin on the quality of sausages. Four variants of sausages were manufactured: a control variant (C) and three variants with the addition of catuaba, galangal, roseroot, maca, guarana and polyfloral honey (E1, E2, E3). The pH values, colour and chemical parameters (total phenolic content, total antioxidant activity and anti-inflamantory activity) of the meat batters and finished products were determined. Additionally, texture and sensory analyses of the sausages were performed. It was found that regardless of slightly lower acceptability, sausages with bioactive components were characterised by increased antioxidant properties, higher total phenol values and higher anti-inflamantory activity. The best results were obtained when the highest level of bioactive compounds was used (1.734% of catuaba bark, 0.022% of ground great galangal root, 0.458% of ground roseroot, 0.614% of maca root extract (4:1), 0.600% of ground guarana and 1.146% of polyfloral honey).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773170
title: Sclerosing Mediastinitis Causing Unilateral Pulmonary Edema Due to Left Atrial and Pulmonary Venous Compression. A Case Report and Literature Review

description: Abstract Sclerosing mediastinitis (SM), previously named chronic fibrosing mediastinitis, is an inflammatory process that in its end-stage results to sclerosis around the mediastinal structures. SM is quite rare and has been correlated with inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as well as malignancy. SM may either present in a mild form, with minor symptoms and a benign course or in a more aggressive form with severe pulmonary hypertension and subsequent higher morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of SM may be difficult and quite challenging, as symptoms depend on the mediastinal structure that is mainly involved; quite often the superior vena cava. However, practically any mediastinal structure may be involved by the fibrotic process, such as the central airways, as well as the pulmonary arteries and veins, leading to obstruction or total occlusion. The latter may be impossible to undergo proper surgical excision of the lesion, and is considered to be a real challenge to the surgeon. We herein report a case of SM that presented with arterial and venous compression. The imaging appearance was that of unilateral pulmonary edema, associated with lung collapse. The case is supplemented by a non-systematic review of the relevant literature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773173.v1
title: IMPACT OF LAND USE CHANGE ON THE WATER BALANCE IN A REPRESENTATIVE WATERSHED IN THE SEMIARID OF THE STATE OF PERNAMBUCO USING THE SWAT MODEL

description: ABSTRACT The Brazilian semiarid region present high rainfall variability and long dry periods. Thus, the main springs and streams are generally intermittent, and both native vegetation and human activities have a strong influence on hydrological processes and the water yield in the watershed. The aim of this study was to investigate the impacts of reforestation of the arboreal Caatinga on the availability of water in a representative basin of the Northeast semiarid with strong anthropic influence, considering a period of severe water scarcity from 2012 to 2015, using the SWAT model as a management tool. The SWAT model successfully simulated the flow hydrograph for the period from 2000 to 2015, with Nash-Sutcliffe (NS) efficiency coefficient of 0.77 and 0.55 in the calibration and validation. The simulated reforestation scenarios showed a 6 to 20% increase in recharge and soil water storage of 9 to 28%. Simulations of different scenarios of the Caatinga re-composition in agricultural areas highlight the strong impact of arboreal vegetation on hydrological processes, in particular on soil water infiltration and soil moisture increase.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773179.v1
title: Development of a hamburger-type product derived from bovine liver

description: Abstract Changes in eating habits generated a demand for processed foods. The use of bovine liver in processed foods provides nutritional enrichment; the use of oatmeal promotes moisture and fat substitution. This study evaluated hamburger-type products derived from bovine liver. Three formulations were prepared using bovine liver and containing 0%, 5%, and 10% oatmeal. The products were evaluated for moisture, protein, carbohydrates, lipids, and ash contents and presence of thermotolerant coliforms, coagulase positive staphylococci, Salmonella sp., Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium sulfite reducers. Yield percentage, sensory acceptance, and purchase intent were evaluated through child and adult sensory panels. The products with oatmeal presented lower lipid content and higher carbohydrate content than products without oatmeal. The microbiological analysis showed products with counts &lt; 10 CFU/g for thermo-tolerant coliforms and coagulase positive staphylococci, and absence of Salmonella sp., Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium sulfite reducers. The child sensory panel classified the products using hedonic terms; this group demonstrated interest in consuming the products. The adult sensory panel classified the 5% oatmeal product with the best acceptability indexes. This group demonstrated satisfactory purchase intent. It is concluded that the use of bovine liver as a raw material for the production of hamburger-type products is feasible.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773161
title: SPECTRAL VEGETATION INDEXES APPLIED TO NITROGEN SUFFICIENCY INDEX: A STRATEGY WITH POTENTIAL TO INCREASE NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY ON TOMATO CROP

description: ABSTRACT The tomato crop is one of the most demanding of nitrogen fertilizers. This element on soil has an elevated mobility that can represent danger to the environment and reduces its efficiency. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the methodology for recommending nitrogen fertilizer for tutored tomatoes with a variable rate based on nitrogen sufficiency index. The treatments consisted of a reference plot and five treatments with the nitrogen sufficiency index calculated on spectral indexes NDVI, GNDVI, MCARI, PSSRa and the SPAD value. The productivity was evaluated considering the fruits size and viability. The descriptors of quality, color, soluble solids, total acidity, titratable acidity and flavor were also evaluated. All the indexes evaluated decreased significantly with the applied nitrogen during the cycle, the only exception being MCARI, which resulted in a similar nitrogen quantity to the reference. The NDVI, GNDVI, PSSRa and SPAD value indexes presented a total applied nitrogen decrease varying from 25.2% to 43.8%, neither reducing significantly the productivity nor the fruits quality. The marketable fruits productivity varied from 2332.9 to 2773.8 g.plant−1 among treatments. Only the NDVI and the SPAD value presented significant improvements on the partial factor of nitrogen productivity, among the applied treatments.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773161.v1
title: SPECTRAL VEGETATION INDEXES APPLIED TO NITROGEN SUFFICIENCY INDEX: A STRATEGY WITH POTENTIAL TO INCREASE NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY ON TOMATO CROP

description: ABSTRACT The tomato crop is one of the most demanding of nitrogen fertilizers. This element on soil has an elevated mobility that can represent danger to the environment and reduces its efficiency. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the methodology for recommending nitrogen fertilizer for tutored tomatoes with a variable rate based on nitrogen sufficiency index. The treatments consisted of a reference plot and five treatments with the nitrogen sufficiency index calculated on spectral indexes NDVI, GNDVI, MCARI, PSSRa and the SPAD value. The productivity was evaluated considering the fruits size and viability. The descriptors of quality, color, soluble solids, total acidity, titratable acidity and flavor were also evaluated. All the indexes evaluated decreased significantly with the applied nitrogen during the cycle, the only exception being MCARI, which resulted in a similar nitrogen quantity to the reference. The NDVI, GNDVI, PSSRa and SPAD value indexes presented a total applied nitrogen decrease varying from 25.2% to 43.8%, neither reducing significantly the productivity nor the fruits quality. The marketable fruits productivity varied from 2332.9 to 2773.8 g.plant−1 among treatments. Only the NDVI and the SPAD value presented significant improvements on the partial factor of nitrogen productivity, among the applied treatments.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773170.v1
title: Sclerosing Mediastinitis Causing Unilateral Pulmonary Edema Due to Left Atrial and Pulmonary Venous Compression. A Case Report and Literature Review

description: Abstract Sclerosing mediastinitis (SM), previously named chronic fibrosing mediastinitis, is an inflammatory process that in its end-stage results to sclerosis around the mediastinal structures. SM is quite rare and has been correlated with inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, as well as malignancy. SM may either present in a mild form, with minor symptoms and a benign course or in a more aggressive form with severe pulmonary hypertension and subsequent higher morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of SM may be difficult and quite challenging, as symptoms depend on the mediastinal structure that is mainly involved; quite often the superior vena cava. However, practically any mediastinal structure may be involved by the fibrotic process, such as the central airways, as well as the pulmonary arteries and veins, leading to obstruction or total occlusion. The latter may be impossible to undergo proper surgical excision of the lesion, and is considered to be a real challenge to the surgeon. We herein report a case of SM that presented with arterial and venous compression. The imaging appearance was that of unilateral pulmonary edema, associated with lung collapse. The case is supplemented by a non-systematic review of the relevant literature.