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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273641.v1
title: Peculiar Properties of Phase Transitions in Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-xBaTiO3 (0

description: Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-xBaTiO3 (0
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273638.v1
title: Entomological investigation of Japanese encephalitis outbreak in Malkangiri district of Odisha state, India

description: BACKGROUND A severe outbreak of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) with high case fatality was reported from Malkangiri district of Odisha state, India during September to November 2016 affecting 336 children with 103 deaths. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the outbreak in the light of entomological determinants. METHODS Entomological investigation was carried out in 48 villages from four mostly affected Community Health Centres (CHCs) of Malkangiri district. Dusk collections of resting adults was done in villages from indoor and outdoor sites to record the density of mosquito species, including the known JE vectors, feeding behaviour, parity, dusk index and infection status with JE virus (JEV). FINDINGS The per man hour density and dusk index of JE vector species varied from 2.5 to 24.0 and 0.81 to 7.62, respectively in study villages. A total of 1136 mosquitoes belonging to six vector species were subjected to PCR and one pool of Culex vishnui was found to be positive for JEV. CONCLUSION The JE transmission in Malkangiri district was confirmed. Thorough screening of human blood samples of JE/AES suspected cases and JE vector mosquitoes for the presence of JEV during rainy season every year is recommended.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273635
title: Diversity patterns of hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) in the canopy of an ombrophilous forest in Central Amazon, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Sphingidae attracted to light were systematically collected in an Amazonian forest canopy. Sampling occurred at a height of 34 m in an upland primary rainforest plateau in the Cueiras River basin, located within the Experimental Station of Tropical Silviculture, Manaus municipality, Amazonas, Brazil. The hawkmoths were collected using a vertical white sheet illuminated by a 250 W mixed mercury light and a 20 W black-light (BLB) fluorescent tube. Monthly collections were carried out from January to December 2004, during three nights of lunar transition from third quarter moon to new moon between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. We sampled 1748 specimens, represented by 1485 males and 263 females, belonging to 52 species and 21 genera. Xylophanes comprised the highest number of species (seven), followed by Erinnyis, with six species. The most abundant species were Pseudosphinx tetrio (169 specimens), Pachylia darceta (162), Erinnyis ello ello (154), Isognathus excelsior (151) and Callionima parce (139). The species accumulation curve showed that the species richness tended to stabilize by the eighth month. We also observed that species composition altered significantly throughout the night period. All presented hawkmoth records are new for the canopy in the central Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273635.v1
title: Diversity patterns of hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) in the canopy of an ombrophilous forest in Central Amazon, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Sphingidae attracted to light were systematically collected in an Amazonian forest canopy. Sampling occurred at a height of 34 m in an upland primary rainforest plateau in the Cueiras River basin, located within the Experimental Station of Tropical Silviculture, Manaus municipality, Amazonas, Brazil. The hawkmoths were collected using a vertical white sheet illuminated by a 250 W mixed mercury light and a 20 W black-light (BLB) fluorescent tube. Monthly collections were carried out from January to December 2004, during three nights of lunar transition from third quarter moon to new moon between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. We sampled 1748 specimens, represented by 1485 males and 263 females, belonging to 52 species and 21 genera. Xylophanes comprised the highest number of species (seven), followed by Erinnyis, with six species. The most abundant species were Pseudosphinx tetrio (169 specimens), Pachylia darceta (162), Erinnyis ello ello (154), Isognathus excelsior (151) and Callionima parce (139). The species accumulation curve showed that the species richness tended to stabilize by the eighth month. We also observed that species composition altered significantly throughout the night period. All presented hawkmoth records are new for the canopy in the central Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273626
title: Estimation of Kinetic Parameters During the Treatment of Steelmaking Slag Expansibility Data

description: Steelmaking slag (SS) is one of the largest generation waste in the integrated and semi-integrated plants, but it has application restrictions due to its high expansibility. To overcome these constraints, this research had as its main objective the reactions is kinetics parameters estimation that result in the expansion of SS using the Arrhenius global equation. It was obtained 12.5 kJ/mol for activation energy and 260.42% for the pre-exponential factor. It was also noted that the temperature significantly impacts the final expansion values, increasing them exponentially. Furthermore the time of expansion of the slag obey an asymptotic equation (Exp = a - b.ct) whose results presented initially having a large expansion velocity, which tends to zero at times very long when the material has stabilized.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273626.v1
title: Estimation of Kinetic Parameters During the Treatment of Steelmaking Slag Expansibility Data

description: Steelmaking slag (SS) is one of the largest generation waste in the integrated and semi-integrated plants, but it has application restrictions due to its high expansibility. To overcome these constraints, this research had as its main objective the reactions is kinetics parameters estimation that result in the expansion of SS using the Arrhenius global equation. It was obtained 12.5 kJ/mol for activation energy and 260.42% for the pre-exponential factor. It was also noted that the temperature significantly impacts the final expansion values, increasing them exponentially. Furthermore the time of expansion of the slag obey an asymptotic equation (Exp = a - b.ct) whose results presented initially having a large expansion velocity, which tends to zero at times very long when the material has stabilized.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273623
title: Effects of Multiple Extrusions on Structure-property Performance of Natural Fiber High-density Polyethylene Biocomposites

description: Detailed analysis of the effects of multiple extrusions on physical, mechanical, micro-structural as well as dynamic mechanical thermal properties of natural fiber high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites is reported. Composite materials containing HDPE, wood flour, and Maleic Anhydride polyethylene (MAPE) were manufactured and subjected to a recycling process consisting of up to four times grinding and reprocessing under industrial conditions. A wide range of analytical methods including bending tests, modulus of elasticity, impact strength, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fiber length measurement, water absorption tests, and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) were employed to understand the effects of recycling on natural fiber-HDPE composites. The results revealed that the recycled composites had lower bending strength and modulus of elasticity values, as compared to the reference counterparts. Also, the once recycled composites showed higher impact strength. Results, as well, indicated that generally the recycled composites had lower water absorption values as compared to the reference ones. The results obtained from DMTA exhibited a decrease in storage modulus and an increase in mechanical loss factor (tan δ) for all composites subjected to recycling. Alterations in phase transition temperatures and intensities were also monitored and the possible reasons were analyzed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273623.v1
title: Effects of Multiple Extrusions on Structure-property Performance of Natural Fiber High-density Polyethylene Biocomposites

description: Detailed analysis of the effects of multiple extrusions on physical, mechanical, micro-structural as well as dynamic mechanical thermal properties of natural fiber high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites is reported. Composite materials containing HDPE, wood flour, and Maleic Anhydride polyethylene (MAPE) were manufactured and subjected to a recycling process consisting of up to four times grinding and reprocessing under industrial conditions. A wide range of analytical methods including bending tests, modulus of elasticity, impact strength, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fiber length measurement, water absorption tests, and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) were employed to understand the effects of recycling on natural fiber-HDPE composites. The results revealed that the recycled composites had lower bending strength and modulus of elasticity values, as compared to the reference counterparts. Also, the once recycled composites showed higher impact strength. Results, as well, indicated that generally the recycled composites had lower water absorption values as compared to the reference ones. The results obtained from DMTA exhibited a decrease in storage modulus and an increase in mechanical loss factor (tan δ) for all composites subjected to recycling. Alterations in phase transition temperatures and intensities were also monitored and the possible reasons were analyzed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273620
title: Crude glycerin in co-composting with laying hen manure reduces N losses

description: ABSTRACT: The composting of laying hen manure is an efficient way of treating waste and producing an organic fertilizer with excellent characteristics; however, the high N losses reduce its concentration in the resulting fertilizer. Associating this residue with crude glycerin (CG) promotes a better C:N ratio and contributes to higher N retention during composting, with improvements in solids reduction and production of organic fertilizer with higher concentration of this nutrient. We carried out this research considering the hypothesis that adding CG – a byproduct of biodiesel production – to laying hen waste composting provides better N retention in the fertilizer generated. Increasing CG doses (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 % in relation to the fresh mass in the windrows) were added to the laying hen manure with windrows composted for 70 days. A reduction by 100 % in total and thermotolerant coliforms occurred at all levels of CG addition. The maximum reductions in total (TS) and volatile (VS) solids were 64 and 76 %, respectively, and occurred with the addition of 6 % CG. The windrows that did not receive CG had higher N losses during the process (32 %) while the highest N concentration in the compost was 5 % at 6 % CG. We identified that adding 6 % CG to the laying hen manure in co-composting increases the reductions in TS and VS and provides higher N retention, which improves the quality of the organic fertilizer.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273620.v1
title: Crude glycerin in co-composting with laying hen manure reduces N losses

description: ABSTRACT: The composting of laying hen manure is an efficient way of treating waste and producing an organic fertilizer with excellent characteristics; however, the high N losses reduce its concentration in the resulting fertilizer. Associating this residue with crude glycerin (CG) promotes a better C:N ratio and contributes to higher N retention during composting, with improvements in solids reduction and production of organic fertilizer with higher concentration of this nutrient. We carried out this research considering the hypothesis that adding CG – a byproduct of biodiesel production – to laying hen waste composting provides better N retention in the fertilizer generated. Increasing CG doses (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 % in relation to the fresh mass in the windrows) were added to the laying hen manure with windrows composted for 70 days. A reduction by 100 % in total and thermotolerant coliforms occurred at all levels of CG addition. The maximum reductions in total (TS) and volatile (VS) solids were 64 and 76 %, respectively, and occurred with the addition of 6 % CG. The windrows that did not receive CG had higher N losses during the process (32 %) while the highest N concentration in the compost was 5 % at 6 % CG. We identified that adding 6 % CG to the laying hen manure in co-composting increases the reductions in TS and VS and provides higher N retention, which improves the quality of the organic fertilizer.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273617
title: Evaluation of different vacuum pressure conditions on a multiphase extraction remediation system operation

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different vacuum pressure conditions on a full-scale multiphase extraction (MPE) remediation system operation, implemented in an industrial area. For this purpose, installation and continuous monitoring of one extraction well (PE) and three observation wells (POs) were performed, as well as a MPE system operating in three operational phase of vacuum pressures: -1,202; -2,517; -3,120 mmca. The results obtained allow concluding mainly thatan increase in applied vacuum pressure in PE did not necessarily result in increased gas flow rate, but caused an increase only water flow rate in the specific vacuum pressures range. The minimum operating condition of vacuum pressure applied to the MPE system resulted in the highest vacuum average value among the POs (PO-01 equal to 29.5 mmca). Increasing pressure applied by the MPE system, with concomitant deeper well drawdown of PE, does not directly influence the drawdown of water levels in the POs. The following factors were listed as potential reasons for the behavior in different operating conditions of the MPE system: head losses; accumulation of water in the extraction line; and the occurrence of rainfall. This study demonstrated the need and importance of previously evaluating the operation conditions MPE system, before thein stallation, since the increase of the vacuum pressure in PE does not necessarily lead to optimization of the process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273617.v1
title: Evaluation of different vacuum pressure conditions on a multiphase extraction remediation system operation

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different vacuum pressure conditions on a full-scale multiphase extraction (MPE) remediation system operation, implemented in an industrial area. For this purpose, installation and continuous monitoring of one extraction well (PE) and three observation wells (POs) were performed, as well as a MPE system operating in three operational phase of vacuum pressures: -1,202; -2,517; -3,120 mmca. The results obtained allow concluding mainly thatan increase in applied vacuum pressure in PE did not necessarily result in increased gas flow rate, but caused an increase only water flow rate in the specific vacuum pressures range. The minimum operating condition of vacuum pressure applied to the MPE system resulted in the highest vacuum average value among the POs (PO-01 equal to 29.5 mmca). Increasing pressure applied by the MPE system, with concomitant deeper well drawdown of PE, does not directly influence the drawdown of water levels in the POs. The following factors were listed as potential reasons for the behavior in different operating conditions of the MPE system: head losses; accumulation of water in the extraction line; and the occurrence of rainfall. This study demonstrated the need and importance of previously evaluating the operation conditions MPE system, before thein stallation, since the increase of the vacuum pressure in PE does not necessarily lead to optimization of the process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273614
title: The Effect of Electroless Bath Parameters and Heat Treatment on the Properties of Ni-P and Ni-P-Cu Composite Coatings

description: Ni-P-(Cu) composite coatings were applied on a St37 steel in an acidic bath of hypophosphite composite. The effect of the concentration of the Cu particles and pH of the solutionon the amount of Ni and P of the coatings, their morphology, and hardness of the coatings were explored. Some of the coated samples were also heat treated at 400ºC for 1 hour. The phases formed, the microstructure and the amount of the alloying elements of the coatings were analyzed by X-Ray powder diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equiped with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Results show that although adding Cu particles reduced the hardness of Ni-P coating (from 482.4 to 351.2 VH in 1 gr/lit Cu), within Ni-P-Cu composite coatings the hardness of Ni-P-Cu composite coating increased from 351.2 to 380.7 VH by increasing the Cu particles from 1 to 7 gr/lit. The structure of the coating was crystalline during the heat treatment making the coating harder. With increasing the pH of the solution from 4.5 to 7 and then to 9, the weight percent of P and the particle of Cu were reduced.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273611
title: Repeatability coefficients and genetic gains in table grape progenies for the Brazilian semi-arid region

description: ABSTRACT: Table grape stands out among the main fruit-bearing plants of irrigated agriculture in the São Francisco Valley region of Brazil. This study estimated repeatability and heritability coefficients and predicted genetic gains in order to select superior genotypes in grape progenies from controlled hybridizations using the Restricted Maximum Likelihood/Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (REML/BLUP) methodology. Individual plants were evaluated for the variables of production (kg per plant), number of bunches, bunch weight (g), berry diameter (mm), and soluble solids content (°Brix). We evaluated 194 hybrids from 30 crosses between Vitis vinifera and interspecific hybrids in Juazeiro, Bahia State, Brazil, over four growing seasons. Repeatability coefficients, ranging from 0.164 for soluble solids content to 0.72 for berry diameter, were estimated with accuracy values higher than 80 % for all variables, except for soluble solids content (66 %). The 30 best individuals classified for each variable exhibited genetic gains and their new estimated mean values were higher than the overall mean of the population in all variables. Regarding production and number of bunches per plant as the main variables, 15 genotypes were selected simultaneously for both variables. Among which, hybrids CPATSA 15.05, 15.06, 15.06T, and 23.103 stand out because they have trace seeds and should be selected for the following steps of genetic breeding to develop new table grape cultivars for the Brazilian semiarid region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273611.v1
title: Repeatability coefficients and genetic gains in table grape progenies for the Brazilian semi-arid region

description: ABSTRACT: Table grape stands out among the main fruit-bearing plants of irrigated agriculture in the São Francisco Valley region of Brazil. This study estimated repeatability and heritability coefficients and predicted genetic gains in order to select superior genotypes in grape progenies from controlled hybridizations using the Restricted Maximum Likelihood/Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (REML/BLUP) methodology. Individual plants were evaluated for the variables of production (kg per plant), number of bunches, bunch weight (g), berry diameter (mm), and soluble solids content (°Brix). We evaluated 194 hybrids from 30 crosses between Vitis vinifera and interspecific hybrids in Juazeiro, Bahia State, Brazil, over four growing seasons. Repeatability coefficients, ranging from 0.164 for soluble solids content to 0.72 for berry diameter, were estimated with accuracy values higher than 80 % for all variables, except for soluble solids content (66 %). The 30 best individuals classified for each variable exhibited genetic gains and their new estimated mean values were higher than the overall mean of the population in all variables. Regarding production and number of bunches per plant as the main variables, 15 genotypes were selected simultaneously for both variables. Among which, hybrids CPATSA 15.05, 15.06, 15.06T, and 23.103 stand out because they have trace seeds and should be selected for the following steps of genetic breeding to develop new table grape cultivars for the Brazilian semiarid region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273608
title: Insects of forensic importance associated to cadaveric decomposition in a rural area of the Andean Amazon, Caquetá, Colombia

description: ABSTRACT Forensic entomology is a frequently used tool to estimate the time interval between death and the discovery of the corpse. Succession of arthropods associated with cadaveric decomposition was monitored in a rural area of the Municipality of Florencia, Department of Caquetá, Colombia. Three pigs (Sus scrofa) were used as study models. Insect sampling, and monitoring of carcasses and environmental conditions were carried out every five hours. The total time from death to skeletonization was of 545 hours (22.7 days). A total of 30833 insect individuals were collected. Specimens were distributed in nine orders, 46 families, 95 genera and 106 species. Diptera was the most abundant, with 23215 individuals (75.3%), followed by Coleoptera, with 3711 individuals (12%), and Hymenoptera, with 3154 individuals (10.2%). Immature stages of Cochliomyia macellaria, Chrysomya albiceps, Hemilucilia semidiaphana and Ophyra aenescens were the main species involved in tissue consumption and acceleration of the decomposition process. Due to the presence of ants Cheliomyrmex sp., Camponotus sp. and Dinoponera sp., and coleopterans Hister sp., Acylophorus sp. and Philonthus spp., it was not possible to obtain sufficient Diptera egg masses for rearing the colonizing species. These results can be used as a standard to determine the postmortem interval in criminal investigations in the rural area of the Andean Amazon, Caquetá, Colombia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6273608.v1
title: Insects of forensic importance associated to cadaveric decomposition in a rural area of the Andean Amazon, Caquetá, Colombia

description: ABSTRACT Forensic entomology is a frequently used tool to estimate the time interval between death and the discovery of the corpse. Succession of arthropods associated with cadaveric decomposition was monitored in a rural area of the Municipality of Florencia, Department of Caquetá, Colombia. Three pigs (Sus scrofa) were used as study models. Insect sampling, and monitoring of carcasses and environmental conditions were carried out every five hours. The total time from death to skeletonization was of 545 hours (22.7 days). A total of 30833 insect individuals were collected. Specimens were distributed in nine orders, 46 families, 95 genera and 106 species. Diptera was the most abundant, with 23215 individuals (75.3%), followed by Coleoptera, with 3711 individuals (12%), and Hymenoptera, with 3154 individuals (10.2%). Immature stages of Cochliomyia macellaria, Chrysomya albiceps, Hemilucilia semidiaphana and Ophyra aenescens were the main species involved in tissue consumption and acceleration of the decomposition process. Due to the presence of ants Cheliomyrmex sp., Camponotus sp. and Dinoponera sp., and coleopterans Hister sp., Acylophorus sp. and Philonthus spp., it was not possible to obtain sufficient Diptera egg masses for rearing the colonizing species. These results can be used as a standard to determine the postmortem interval in criminal investigations in the rural area of the Andean Amazon, Caquetá, Colombia.