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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11869347
title: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery versus Sternotomy - Pain Investigation

description: Abstract Background: Treatment of postoperative (PO) pain is essential after surgery, as it contributes to a faster rehabilitation. Assessment of PO pain after minimally invasive (MI) surgery has not been regularly addressed, especially when compared with median sternotomy (MS). Objective: This study aims to evaluate the intensity of thoracic pain in the PO period in patients subjected to MI surgery and MS. Methods: This study compared the intensity of thoracic pain in 34 patients subjected to minimally invasive (MI; n = 17) and median sternotomy (MS; n = 17) from June 2015 to June 2016. The intensity and sites of pain in the PO period, assessed using the visual numeric pain scale, and the need for pain medications were analyzed using the Student’s t-test and the z test, with confidence level of 95% (p &lt; 0.05). Results: Almost all patients reported pain on the third PO day (MS = 94.1% and MI = 88.2%; p = 0.5410). On the seventh PO day, there were significantly more patients free of pain in the group of patients subjected to the MI procedure (MS = 94.1% and MI = 64.7%; p = 0.0341). also, these patients reported fewer pain sites (3rd PO day: MS = 3.2 ± 1.5; MI = 1.5 ± 1.2; p = 0.001; 7th PO day: MS = 3.1 ± 1.4; MI = 0.9 ± 0.9; p = 0.000). Patients undergoing MS reported higher pain intensity and longer lasting pain (3rd PO: MS = 4.8 ± 2.2; MI = 3.0 ± 1.6; 7th PO: MS = 5.3 ± 2.0; MI = 1.2 ± 1.3; p = 0.001), with no difference in pain intensity between the third and the seventh PO days (p = 0.4931). In addition, patients subjected to MI procedure had a significant decrease in pain intensity from the third to the seventh PO days (p = 0.001). Conclusion: According to these results, we concluded that a MI procedure leads to lower intensity of pain in the PO period (from the third PO day on) when compared to a MS; also, patients undergoing MI patients reported fewer pain sites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9870542.v1
title: 'For them, we are not humans!’: housing, space and monitoring of racialized violences in Portugal

description: Abstract This article presents a critical analysis on a set of reports produced by national and international agencies that, in the course of the last two decades, have been monitoring racialized inequalities in access to housing. The analysis is informed by an ethnographic journey throughout a set of self-produced spaces and rehousing projects inhabited mainly by Roma populations, aiming to explore the relationship between segregation, racialization and dehumanization processes in contemporary Portugal.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11869347.v1
title: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery versus Sternotomy - Pain Investigation

description: Abstract Background: Treatment of postoperative (PO) pain is essential after surgery, as it contributes to a faster rehabilitation. Assessment of PO pain after minimally invasive (MI) surgery has not been regularly addressed, especially when compared with median sternotomy (MS). Objective: This study aims to evaluate the intensity of thoracic pain in the PO period in patients subjected to MI surgery and MS. Methods: This study compared the intensity of thoracic pain in 34 patients subjected to minimally invasive (MI; n = 17) and median sternotomy (MS; n = 17) from June 2015 to June 2016. The intensity and sites of pain in the PO period, assessed using the visual numeric pain scale, and the need for pain medications were analyzed using the Student’s t-test and the z test, with confidence level of 95% (p &lt; 0.05). Results: Almost all patients reported pain on the third PO day (MS = 94.1% and MI = 88.2%; p = 0.5410). On the seventh PO day, there were significantly more patients free of pain in the group of patients subjected to the MI procedure (MS = 94.1% and MI = 64.7%; p = 0.0341). also, these patients reported fewer pain sites (3rd PO day: MS = 3.2 ± 1.5; MI = 1.5 ± 1.2; p = 0.001; 7th PO day: MS = 3.1 ± 1.4; MI = 0.9 ± 0.9; p = 0.000). Patients undergoing MS reported higher pain intensity and longer lasting pain (3rd PO: MS = 4.8 ± 2.2; MI = 3.0 ± 1.6; 7th PO: MS = 5.3 ± 2.0; MI = 1.2 ± 1.3; p = 0.001), with no difference in pain intensity between the third and the seventh PO days (p = 0.4931). In addition, patients subjected to MI procedure had a significant decrease in pain intensity from the third to the seventh PO days (p = 0.001). Conclusion: According to these results, we concluded that a MI procedure leads to lower intensity of pain in the PO period (from the third PO day on) when compared to a MS; also, patients undergoing MI patients reported fewer pain sites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6179846
title: Gait variability and symmetry assessment with inertial sensors for quantitative discrimination of Trendelenburg sign in total hip arthroplasty patients: a pilot study based on convenience sampling

description: Abstract Introduction The aim of this pilot study based on convenience sampling was to analyze the feasibility to quantitatively discriminate Trendelenburg sign (TS), a characteristic drop in pelvic position during gait in hip disfunctions, in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA), by assessing gait variability and symmetry using inertial sensors. Methods Thirteen patients with right THA, divided into two groups with (GTS, n=4) and without TS (GnTS, n=9) assessed by experienced physician, were enrolled in the study. Harris Hip Score was applied for specific evaluation of THA. The protocol consisted in walking on a level treadmill during 3 minutes with two inertial sensors attached at anterior superior iliac spine of both sides. For each left and right step, features were extracted from the Y-axis gyroscope signals: peak value, mean absolute value, standard deviation and range. For each feature, a symmetry ratio was calculated as the ratio between left and right side. Results No significant differences were found in Harris Hip Score between groups. The variability assessed by standard deviation for left step, contralateral to the replaced side, was significantly larger for GTS group (p&lt;0.001). Significant differences in the symmetry ratios were found between GTS and GnTS for all features extracted from gyroscopes Y-axis (W=144, p&lt;0.001). The symmetry ratios for GnTS group were approximately equal one (except for range), whereas for the GTS group they exceed the 10% criterion. Conclusion The variability and symmetry ratios of gait features extracted from inertial sensors were successful to discriminate TS in THA patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6179846.v1
title: Gait variability and symmetry assessment with inertial sensors for quantitative discrimination of Trendelenburg sign in total hip arthroplasty patients: a pilot study based on convenience sampling

description: Abstract Introduction The aim of this pilot study based on convenience sampling was to analyze the feasibility to quantitatively discriminate Trendelenburg sign (TS), a characteristic drop in pelvic position during gait in hip disfunctions, in patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA), by assessing gait variability and symmetry using inertial sensors. Methods Thirteen patients with right THA, divided into two groups with (GTS, n=4) and without TS (GnTS, n=9) assessed by experienced physician, were enrolled in the study. Harris Hip Score was applied for specific evaluation of THA. The protocol consisted in walking on a level treadmill during 3 minutes with two inertial sensors attached at anterior superior iliac spine of both sides. For each left and right step, features were extracted from the Y-axis gyroscope signals: peak value, mean absolute value, standard deviation and range. For each feature, a symmetry ratio was calculated as the ratio between left and right side. Results No significant differences were found in Harris Hip Score between groups. The variability assessed by standard deviation for left step, contralateral to the replaced side, was significantly larger for GTS group (p&lt;0.001). Significant differences in the symmetry ratios were found between GTS and GnTS for all features extracted from gyroscopes Y-axis (W=144, p&lt;0.001). The symmetry ratios for GnTS group were approximately equal one (except for range), whereas for the GTS group they exceed the 10% criterion. Conclusion The variability and symmetry ratios of gait features extracted from inertial sensors were successful to discriminate TS in THA patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8162765.v1
title: Canonical Correlation Analysis Between Growth and Nutrition in Teak Seedlings

description: ABSTRACT The relationship between nutrients and plant growth requires in-depth studies and the application of statistical analysis capable of explaining these interactions. An experiment was prepared with N, P2O5 and K2O doses. Effects on the correlations between growth and nutrients in Tectona grandis seedlings were based on the canonical correlation analysis. Seedlings were submitted to doses of N = 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 kg m–3 with urea, P2O5 = 0, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 kg m–3 with common superphosphate, and K2O = 0, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 kg m–3 with potassium chloride, in a completely randomized design. Canonical correlations showed that biomass was the most salient morphological characteristic in relation to the growth of T. grandis seedlings. Height and diameter were also underscored by interactions between macro- and micronutrients in the substrate, after fertilization. Results show that N, Mn and Cu were the most important nutrients for the increment of these characteristics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318740
title: Multi-level governance in federal contexts: the Social Assistance Policy in the City of São Paulo

description: This article examines the governance of social assistance in the City of São Paulo by considering the interplay between the federal normative acts that conform to the Unified System of Social Assistance (SUAS) and the decisions taken at the municipal level, in order to better understand multi-level governance in federal contexts. We demonstrate that federal-set policy parameters matter but they are not sufficient to understand how policies are implemented at the local level. Hence, the article revises some established assumptions about the local implementation of social policies in federal contexts. We argue that the governance of social assistance at the municipal level can be understood by the combination of the following aspects: 01. the power resources, capacities and constraints available for state and civil society actors; 02. the interactions and disputes between these actors in formal and informal arenas; 03. the main ideas supported by relevant actors and the instruments they use to transform ideas into policy actions. Our results show that agency at the local level matters even for nationally regulated policies. Moreover, the historical process of capacity building matters not only to state actors, but also to civil society organizations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318740.v1
title: Multi-level governance in federal contexts: the Social Assistance Policy in the City of São Paulo

description: This article examines the governance of social assistance in the City of São Paulo by considering the interplay between the federal normative acts that conform to the Unified System of Social Assistance (SUAS) and the decisions taken at the municipal level, in order to better understand multi-level governance in federal contexts. We demonstrate that federal-set policy parameters matter but they are not sufficient to understand how policies are implemented at the local level. Hence, the article revises some established assumptions about the local implementation of social policies in federal contexts. We argue that the governance of social assistance at the municipal level can be understood by the combination of the following aspects: 01. the power resources, capacities and constraints available for state and civil society actors; 02. the interactions and disputes between these actors in formal and informal arenas; 03. the main ideas supported by relevant actors and the instruments they use to transform ideas into policy actions. Our results show that agency at the local level matters even for nationally regulated policies. Moreover, the historical process of capacity building matters not only to state actors, but also to civil society organizations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514855.v1
title: Hydro-Sedimentary viability of a projected tidal inlet on the western side of Araruama Lagoon– RJ

description: ABSTRACT The Araruama Lagoon, Brazil’s largest hypersaline lagoon, is an important estuarine system located in the southeast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. This lagoon is oblong-shaped and extends for circa 40 km from west to east at its longest axis. Since it has a negative water balance and only one connection with the open sea, through the long Itajuru Channel, there is very little water renewal, which causes a natural tendency to eutrophication. Creating a new maritime connection on the western side of the Lagoon would take advantage of the very frequent ENE winds, generating a drift from east to west that would increase water renewal and, consequently, enhance the quality of the environment. This paper analyses the hydro-sedimentological viability of this tidal inlet using computer models. Initially the sizing of a stable inlet is discussed considering an analysis based on well established criteria of stability of tidal inlets and with 1D computational modeling. Afterward, through 2DH hydro-sedimentological modeling, the morphodynamic evolution of the lagoon, its tidal inlets and adjacent maritime region, are analyzed considering the projected situation. The inlet considered changed very little in the lagoon’s bathymetry and remained unobstructed during the 365 days of simulation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8162765
title: Canonical Correlation Analysis Between Growth and Nutrition in Teak Seedlings

description: ABSTRACT The relationship between nutrients and plant growth requires in-depth studies and the application of statistical analysis capable of explaining these interactions. An experiment was prepared with N, P2O5 and K2O doses. Effects on the correlations between growth and nutrients in Tectona grandis seedlings were based on the canonical correlation analysis. Seedlings were submitted to doses of N = 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 kg m–3 with urea, P2O5 = 0, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 kg m–3 with common superphosphate, and K2O = 0, 3.0, 6.0, 12.0 kg m–3 with potassium chloride, in a completely randomized design. Canonical correlations showed that biomass was the most salient morphological characteristic in relation to the growth of T. grandis seedlings. Height and diameter were also underscored by interactions between macro- and micronutrients in the substrate, after fertilization. Results show that N, Mn and Cu were the most important nutrients for the increment of these characteristics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518500
title: Open spaces: windows for ecological urbanism in the Eastern Amazon

description: Abstract The Brazilian Amazon has provoked preservationist discussions for decades, and although there has been a breakthrough in the recognition of the role of traditional populations for the biome maintenance, most strategies adopted in the country privileged the region’s scale, without concern about local scale, particularly features of cities and of their inhabitants. The hypothesis that is pursued in this article is that the space of Western Amazonian frontier should offer innovative potential for urbanization solutions, especially in the treatment of open spaces. It also goes to prove that by not fully having structured its territory it could learn from human history, science framework, and from traditional knowledge. Assuming that urbanization process across this region takes place in a single space-time, this paper first approaches the dichotomy between city and nature built over time to deconstruct it, considering contemporary city’s emerging spatiality and possible evolution scenarios. Marabá was adopted as case study, a city located between states and biomes, in the economic frontier circumstances of Western Amazonian. The research shows that from the existing open spaces raise an encouragement to reconcile urbanism and ecology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518500.v1
title: Open spaces: windows for ecological urbanism in the Eastern Amazon

description: Abstract The Brazilian Amazon has provoked preservationist discussions for decades, and although there has been a breakthrough in the recognition of the role of traditional populations for the biome maintenance, most strategies adopted in the country privileged the region’s scale, without concern about local scale, particularly features of cities and of their inhabitants. The hypothesis that is pursued in this article is that the space of Western Amazonian frontier should offer innovative potential for urbanization solutions, especially in the treatment of open spaces. It also goes to prove that by not fully having structured its territory it could learn from human history, science framework, and from traditional knowledge. Assuming that urbanization process across this region takes place in a single space-time, this paper first approaches the dichotomy between city and nature built over time to deconstruct it, considering contemporary city’s emerging spatiality and possible evolution scenarios. Marabá was adopted as case study, a city located between states and biomes, in the economic frontier circumstances of Western Amazonian. The research shows that from the existing open spaces raise an encouragement to reconcile urbanism and ecology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514855
title: Hydro-Sedimentary viability of a projected tidal inlet on the western side of Araruama Lagoon– RJ

description: ABSTRACT The Araruama Lagoon, Brazil’s largest hypersaline lagoon, is an important estuarine system located in the southeast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. This lagoon is oblong-shaped and extends for circa 40 km from west to east at its longest axis. Since it has a negative water balance and only one connection with the open sea, through the long Itajuru Channel, there is very little water renewal, which causes a natural tendency to eutrophication. Creating a new maritime connection on the western side of the Lagoon would take advantage of the very frequent ENE winds, generating a drift from east to west that would increase water renewal and, consequently, enhance the quality of the environment. This paper analyses the hydro-sedimentological viability of this tidal inlet using computer models. Initially the sizing of a stable inlet is discussed considering an analysis based on well established criteria of stability of tidal inlets and with 1D computational modeling. Afterward, through 2DH hydro-sedimentological modeling, the morphodynamic evolution of the lagoon, its tidal inlets and adjacent maritime region, are analyzed considering the projected situation. The inlet considered changed very little in the lagoon’s bathymetry and remained unobstructed during the 365 days of simulation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515104
title: Plasma cortisol levels in Brazilians college students with poor sleep quality

description: Abstract Aim To investigate the association between sleep quality in Brazilian university students and plasma cortisol levels. Method A cross-sectional study conducted with 688 university students assessing sociodemographic indicators, quality of sleep and cortisol levels. We used Poisson robust regression to assess the association. Results Approximately 95% and 7% of the sample showed poor sleep quality and high levels of cortisol, respectively. These lingered 16-30 minutes to fall asleeep (p = 0.030), with 65-74% efficiency (p = 0.021) and greater workload those with normal levels of cortisol (p = 0.021). The chances of a college student, with high plasma cortisol levels, to present poor sleep quality were similar to good sleepers and with no significant statistical significance (p = 0.124). Conclusion There was no statistically significant association between plasma cortisol levels of and quality of sleep in college students.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515104.v1
title: Plasma cortisol levels in Brazilians college students with poor sleep quality

description: Abstract Aim To investigate the association between sleep quality in Brazilian university students and plasma cortisol levels. Method A cross-sectional study conducted with 688 university students assessing sociodemographic indicators, quality of sleep and cortisol levels. We used Poisson robust regression to assess the association. Results Approximately 95% and 7% of the sample showed poor sleep quality and high levels of cortisol, respectively. These lingered 16-30 minutes to fall asleeep (p = 0.030), with 65-74% efficiency (p = 0.021) and greater workload those with normal levels of cortisol (p = 0.021). The chances of a college student, with high plasma cortisol levels, to present poor sleep quality were similar to good sleepers and with no significant statistical significance (p = 0.124). Conclusion There was no statistically significant association between plasma cortisol levels of and quality of sleep in college students.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517831
title: Sustainable Management of Barbatimão in the Northern Minas Gerais State

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the management for the Stryphnodendron adstringens species from different intensities of selective cuts with diameter class control in the northern Minas Gerais state. The estimated production for preparation of the plans was obtained from equation for dry weight of bark (kg) and timber volume (m3) for an area of 31.28 ha and considering a commercial demand of the 7,000 kg.ha-1 of the barks. Ownership production were simulated ten management by GDq method. The plans were in multiples of ten from 10% removal G, up to clear cutting, totaling ten plans. The results indicated that the sustainable haverst should be carried within the range of 40 to 70% removal of basal area, which respectively showed the following productions backs and volume: 224.00 and 367.16 kg.ha–1; 0.63 m3.ha.–1 and 1.06 m3.ha–1. Therewith we conclude that the sustainable management of barbatimão in the northern Minas Gerais state is viable within the removal ranges from 40 to 70% of basal area starting from the control of the havest by GDq method.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517831.v1
title: Sustainable Management of Barbatimão in the Northern Minas Gerais State

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the management for the Stryphnodendron adstringens species from different intensities of selective cuts with diameter class control in the northern Minas Gerais state. The estimated production for preparation of the plans was obtained from equation for dry weight of bark (kg) and timber volume (m3) for an area of 31.28 ha and considering a commercial demand of the 7,000 kg.ha-1 of the barks. Ownership production were simulated ten management by GDq method. The plans were in multiples of ten from 10% removal G, up to clear cutting, totaling ten plans. The results indicated that the sustainable haverst should be carried within the range of 40 to 70% removal of basal area, which respectively showed the following productions backs and volume: 224.00 and 367.16 kg.ha–1; 0.63 m3.ha.–1 and 1.06 m3.ha–1. Therewith we conclude that the sustainable management of barbatimão in the northern Minas Gerais state is viable within the removal ranges from 40 to 70% of basal area starting from the control of the havest by GDq method.