cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507355.v1
title: ARE ESL/EFL SOFTWARE PROGRAMS EFFECTIVE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING?

description: This study investigated the extent to which ESL/EFL software programs on the market develop language skills. A software evaluation instrument was used to evaluate fifteen ESL/EFL software programs for the technological, pedagogical and individualization features that would account for the incorporation of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles and an interactive approach to computer use in language teaching. Results indicated that only three programs incorporated more than 75% of the technological features, four programs incorporated more than 70% of the pedagogical features, and only one program contained more than 70% of the features that allow for individualization of instruction. Overall, only two programs incorporated more than 70% of all analyzed features. The analysis of the programs provided evidence that the differentiating factor in ESL software programs lies not only in their pedagogical orientation, but also in how they incorporate CLT principles and an interactive approach to computer use into their design.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516625
title: Dental considerations on the management of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in children: case report

description: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a hematological disease characterized by decreased number of blood platelets. Clinically, children with ITP may present petechiae, ecchymoses, haematuria, epistaxis and occasionally hemorrhage. Oral manifestations include spontaneous gingival bleeding, petechiae or hematomas of the mucosa, palate and tongue. It is important for dentists to be aware of ITP in order to properly recognize this condition and offer the adequate treatment to the patient. The aim of this report was, therefore, to relate the case of a 4-year-old patient with acute ITP, to review its main clinical signs in children and describe the management of these patients at the dental office.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11609601
title: Correlation between drinking water quality and occurrence of diarrhea and hepatitis A in the Federal District/Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Safe and efficient public water supply is still a challenge in Brazil. This may lead to an increased incidence of diseases such as Acute Diarrheal Disease (ADD) and hepatitis A. The aim of this study was to associate the quality of water distributed and the occurrence of ADD and hepatitis A in the Federal District (FD) (Brazil) between 2012 and 2017. Data regarding the complaint rates related to water and the non-compliance of its quality were provided by the Supply Company of the FD. The occurrence rates of ADD and hepatitis A were obtained by the Department of Health. Complaint rates were directly related to the non-conformities in relation to free residual chlorine concentration and turbidity of water; however, that relation was inverse to the injuries. This shows that the monitoring carried out by the concessionaire's quality control was relevant in reducing these problems, even during the intermittent supply period (2017). Therefore, the communication channel between users and the service provider was fundamental for the company's corrective actions, which reflected in the reduction of ADD and hepatitis A cases.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318470
title: Evaluation of quality of service: real case in the hotel fitness center

description: Abstract The justified purpose of the theme: The number of companies in the service sector has been increasing steadily in recent years. At the same time, consumers are increasingly demanding quality of services offered by the various providers in the market. Customer satisfaction is fundamental to the success of these organizations, and for this reason, the adoption of specific techniques for assessing quality of services is necessary. Purpose: this article aims to develop a framework to support hotel management. Methodology/Design: The study used an adaptation of the classic SERVQUAL model for the evaluation of customer expectations and perceptions, enhanced by the QUESC model, which is an instrument specifically applied to quality evaluation in fitness services, in order to obtain a more complete and targeted approach. The survey was conducted with 206 customers on the quality of service in the hotel's fitness center. Results and Originality: With the application of the model, we found that SERVQUAL was insufficient to evaluate customer satisfaction since the highest rated items pointed to the gaps coming mostly from the QUESC model. The findings provide a new perspective that can encourage those involved in the fitness center to manage these businesses considering the characteristics of the customer. This structure can help the hotel manager identifying which quality dimensions need more attention, improve the quality of the hotel service, develop customer loyalty, improve employee satisfaction, and differentiate from competitors. The article presents a new focus on guest view, which can be used to manage services offered by hotels.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6318470.v1
title: Evaluation of quality of service: real case in the hotel fitness center

description: Abstract The justified purpose of the theme: The number of companies in the service sector has been increasing steadily in recent years. At the same time, consumers are increasingly demanding quality of services offered by the various providers in the market. Customer satisfaction is fundamental to the success of these organizations, and for this reason, the adoption of specific techniques for assessing quality of services is necessary. Purpose: this article aims to develop a framework to support hotel management. Methodology/Design: The study used an adaptation of the classic SERVQUAL model for the evaluation of customer expectations and perceptions, enhanced by the QUESC model, which is an instrument specifically applied to quality evaluation in fitness services, in order to obtain a more complete and targeted approach. The survey was conducted with 206 customers on the quality of service in the hotel's fitness center. Results and Originality: With the application of the model, we found that SERVQUAL was insufficient to evaluate customer satisfaction since the highest rated items pointed to the gaps coming mostly from the QUESC model. The findings provide a new perspective that can encourage those involved in the fitness center to manage these businesses considering the characteristics of the customer. This structure can help the hotel manager identifying which quality dimensions need more attention, improve the quality of the hotel service, develop customer loyalty, improve employee satisfaction, and differentiate from competitors. The article presents a new focus on guest view, which can be used to manage services offered by hotels.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7516625.v1
title: Dental considerations on the management of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in children: case report

description: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a hematological disease characterized by decreased number of blood platelets. Clinically, children with ITP may present petechiae, ecchymoses, haematuria, epistaxis and occasionally hemorrhage. Oral manifestations include spontaneous gingival bleeding, petechiae or hematomas of the mucosa, palate and tongue. It is important for dentists to be aware of ITP in order to properly recognize this condition and offer the adequate treatment to the patient. The aim of this report was, therefore, to relate the case of a 4-year-old patient with acute ITP, to review its main clinical signs in children and describe the management of these patients at the dental office.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11609601.v1
title: Correlation between drinking water quality and occurrence of diarrhea and hepatitis A in the Federal District/Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Safe and efficient public water supply is still a challenge in Brazil. This may lead to an increased incidence of diseases such as Acute Diarrheal Disease (ADD) and hepatitis A. The aim of this study was to associate the quality of water distributed and the occurrence of ADD and hepatitis A in the Federal District (FD) (Brazil) between 2012 and 2017. Data regarding the complaint rates related to water and the non-compliance of its quality were provided by the Supply Company of the FD. The occurrence rates of ADD and hepatitis A were obtained by the Department of Health. Complaint rates were directly related to the non-conformities in relation to free residual chlorine concentration and turbidity of water; however, that relation was inverse to the injuries. This shows that the monitoring carried out by the concessionaire's quality control was relevant in reducing these problems, even during the intermittent supply period (2017). Therefore, the communication channel between users and the service provider was fundamental for the company's corrective actions, which reflected in the reduction of ADD and hepatitis A cases.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511075
title: The Language Movement in Babies' Education for Teachers' Development

description: Abstract:This study addresses an educational proposal for babies, anchored on Wallon's assumptions, to discuss educational strategies that mobilize teachers' reflections on movement language knowledge in early childhood education. For this, we used strategies developed with nursery teachers of Municipal Centers of Early Childhood Education in Curitiba - Paraná, in partnership with the teacher development project 'Educamovement': knowledge and practices in Early Childhood Education of Paraná Federal University (2008-2013). The project led us to the conclusion that continuing education in early childhood education needs to promote reflection of educational practices that overcome pedagogical difficulties, planning educational situations in line with the characteristics of babies and their movement possibilities, the organization of everyday teaching and their practices of movement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14269776
title: Toughness in Santa Inês lamb meat has negative impact on consumer evaluation

description: SUMMARY Meat tenderness is a major attribute for consumers worldwide. However, few studies investigate the importance of lamb meat tenderness for Brazilian consumers. This study assessed consumers’ evaluation of lamb meat with high shear forces. Eight lambs were slaughtered at 32.5±2.5kg of live weight and 5 to 6 months of age. The Longissimus dorsi muscle from both half carcasses was randomly assigned to four different postmortem processes: Tough Meat (TM), obtained by cold shortening, Fresh Meat (FM), Aging for 3 (A3) and 7 (A7) days postmortem . The variables measured were the sarcomere length, shear force (WBSF) and myofibrillar fragmentation index. We also applied the sensory analysis using affective acceptance tests with hedonic scale of nine points to measure texture, juiciness and overall quality of the meat. The postmortem processing for TM resulted in shorter sarcomere and greater shear values (p &lt;0.05) compared to all other samples, while FM, A3 and A7, did not differ between the samples. Myofibrillar fragmentation was greater for A7 compared to TM (p &lt;0.05), while FM and A3 showed intermediate values that did not differ between the treatments. In the sensory analysis, TM samples received significantly lower scores (p &lt;0.01) for all attributes compared to other treatments and the attributes were not different between the post rigor processes. Consumers identified and evaluated negatively the meat samples with high WBSF. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the impact of smaller differences in WBSF, at intermediate values, on consumers’ evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511075.v1
title: The Language Movement in Babies' Education for Teachers' Development

description: Abstract:This study addresses an educational proposal for babies, anchored on Wallon's assumptions, to discuss educational strategies that mobilize teachers' reflections on movement language knowledge in early childhood education. For this, we used strategies developed with nursery teachers of Municipal Centers of Early Childhood Education in Curitiba - Paraná, in partnership with the teacher development project 'Educamovement': knowledge and practices in Early Childhood Education of Paraná Federal University (2008-2013). The project led us to the conclusion that continuing education in early childhood education needs to promote reflection of educational practices that overcome pedagogical difficulties, planning educational situations in line with the characteristics of babies and their movement possibilities, the organization of everyday teaching and their practices of movement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073999
title: Spatial Dependence of Udder Surface Temperature Variation in Dairy Cows with Healthy Status and Mastitis

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to assess the spatial variability pattern concerning udder surface temperature in dairy cows that were healthy and in those with mastitis. A total of 24 animals were selected - eight healthy, eight with subclinical mastitis, and eight with clinical mastitis. Images were taken with a Flir i60 thermographic camera - resolution of 0.01°C, focal length of 1.0 m, and emissivity adjusted to 0.98 - between 05:00 and 07:00, totaling 96 images, three per animal, of the front and rear, right and left mammary quarters. Analyses were run through geostatistics, with semivariogram adjustment to validate the theoretical model and build kriging maps. The average surface temperature of the mammary quarters with positive classification for subclinical mastitis stood between 33.2 ± 0.67ºC and 34.64± 1.07ºC; for negative quarters, values ranged from 29.3 ± 1.78ºC to 32.24 ± 0.62ºC. The udder surface temperatures of healthy animals were lower than those of animals with subclinical mastitis (29.3ºC ± 1.78 and 31.58ºC ± 0.62). The udder surface temperature of animals with clinical mastitis was higher, between 34.0 and 37.5°C, compared to the other clinical statuses. The scale adopted for image pattern analysis successfully identified the spatial dependence of udder surface temperature, which helped standardize diagnostic procedures for healthy animals, and for those with subclinical and clinical mastitis, by means of geostatistics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073999.v1
title: Spatial Dependence of Udder Surface Temperature Variation in Dairy Cows with Healthy Status and Mastitis

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to assess the spatial variability pattern concerning udder surface temperature in dairy cows that were healthy and in those with mastitis. A total of 24 animals were selected - eight healthy, eight with subclinical mastitis, and eight with clinical mastitis. Images were taken with a Flir i60 thermographic camera - resolution of 0.01°C, focal length of 1.0 m, and emissivity adjusted to 0.98 - between 05:00 and 07:00, totaling 96 images, three per animal, of the front and rear, right and left mammary quarters. Analyses were run through geostatistics, with semivariogram adjustment to validate the theoretical model and build kriging maps. The average surface temperature of the mammary quarters with positive classification for subclinical mastitis stood between 33.2 ± 0.67ºC and 34.64± 1.07ºC; for negative quarters, values ranged from 29.3 ± 1.78ºC to 32.24 ± 0.62ºC. The udder surface temperatures of healthy animals were lower than those of animals with subclinical mastitis (29.3ºC ± 1.78 and 31.58ºC ± 0.62). The udder surface temperature of animals with clinical mastitis was higher, between 34.0 and 37.5°C, compared to the other clinical statuses. The scale adopted for image pattern analysis successfully identified the spatial dependence of udder surface temperature, which helped standardize diagnostic procedures for healthy animals, and for those with subclinical and clinical mastitis, by means of geostatistics.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.12210659
title: Relation between oral health and hansen’s disease reactions in a hyperendemic city for hansen’s disease

description: Abstract Background Poor oral health conditions are being considered as harmful for people affected by Hansen’s disease, since they contribute to worsening the clinical condition of these individuals. Objective This study aims to evaluate the oral health conditions of individuals attended by a specialized service in the city of Sobral, Ceará, and to compare two groups (with and without Hansen’s disease reaction) regarding oral conditions. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Ambulatório de Hanseníase in the city of Sobral, Ceará, Brazil, with 56 patients being treated. An epidemiological survey was conducted on oral health and an interview that collected information on oral health conditions, socioeconomic data, use of dental services and perception between the disease and oral health. For the statistical analysis between the groups, a bivariate analysis was performed, followed by a multivariate analysis. Results Predominance was the male gender, low level of schooling and multibacillary diagnosis. Despite the statistically significant relationship between presence of Hansen’s disease reaction and the presence of dental caries, need for exodontia and / or endodontics, gingival bleeding, dental calculus and periodontal pocket, only the latter had a significant association (p = 0.019) in the multivariate analysis. Conclusion The participants of this study presented poor oral health conditions, being worse in those who presented Hansen’s disease reactions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14269776.v1
title: Toughness in Santa Inês lamb meat has negative impact on consumer evaluation

description: SUMMARY Meat tenderness is a major attribute for consumers worldwide. However, few studies investigate the importance of lamb meat tenderness for Brazilian consumers. This study assessed consumers’ evaluation of lamb meat with high shear forces. Eight lambs were slaughtered at 32.5±2.5kg of live weight and 5 to 6 months of age. The Longissimus dorsi muscle from both half carcasses was randomly assigned to four different postmortem processes: Tough Meat (TM), obtained by cold shortening, Fresh Meat (FM), Aging for 3 (A3) and 7 (A7) days postmortem . The variables measured were the sarcomere length, shear force (WBSF) and myofibrillar fragmentation index. We also applied the sensory analysis using affective acceptance tests with hedonic scale of nine points to measure texture, juiciness and overall quality of the meat. The postmortem processing for TM resulted in shorter sarcomere and greater shear values (p &lt;0.05) compared to all other samples, while FM, A3 and A7, did not differ between the samples. Myofibrillar fragmentation was greater for A7 compared to TM (p &lt;0.05), while FM and A3 showed intermediate values that did not differ between the treatments. In the sensory analysis, TM samples received significantly lower scores (p &lt;0.01) for all attributes compared to other treatments and the attributes were not different between the post rigor processes. Consumers identified and evaluated negatively the meat samples with high WBSF. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the impact of smaller differences in WBSF, at intermediate values, on consumers’ evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511183
title: Changes simulation in a conventional ETA midsize to safe water production

description: ABSTRACT This work involving the analysis of scenarios based on the proposition of operational and structural changes in water supply systems and their impacts on the quality of water supplied to the population. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impacts of structural and management alterations proposed for the water treatment plant on water quality in the network, based on the simulation of the behavior of free residual chlorine (FRC), as well as to evaluate the reduction the risks to the health of consumers, through the application of risk analysis method Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), aiming a safe supply for the population of a medium-sized city. The simulation of water quality behavior was developed in the software EPANET 2.0, being the network map constructed from the network tracing of water supply network of two places of Campina Grande City, Paraíba state, Brazil. In the current scenario (C1) one of the places presented, on all nodes, FRC below the minimum recommended by the Ordinance of Brazilian Health Ministry; after the changes, simulated in scenario 2 (C2) an improvement of 60% was observed in the disinfectant concentration compliance with the minimumrecommended value. The risk assessment for C2 showed that the changes provided a reduction of about 66% of the risks in relation to C1. The simulation indicated that there is an improvement in the quality of water but it was concluded, however, that only promoting changes in the water treatment plant is not sufficient to ensure the same or higher concentrations of FRC equal or superior to 0.2mgCl2 /L, throughout the network.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511183.v1
title: Changes simulation in a conventional ETA midsize to safe water production

description: ABSTRACT This work involving the analysis of scenarios based on the proposition of operational and structural changes in water supply systems and their impacts on the quality of water supplied to the population. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impacts of structural and management alterations proposed for the water treatment plant on water quality in the network, based on the simulation of the behavior of free residual chlorine (FRC), as well as to evaluate the reduction the risks to the health of consumers, through the application of risk analysis method Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), aiming a safe supply for the population of a medium-sized city. The simulation of water quality behavior was developed in the software EPANET 2.0, being the network map constructed from the network tracing of water supply network of two places of Campina Grande City, Paraíba state, Brazil. In the current scenario (C1) one of the places presented, on all nodes, FRC below the minimum recommended by the Ordinance of Brazilian Health Ministry; after the changes, simulated in scenario 2 (C2) an improvement of 60% was observed in the disinfectant concentration compliance with the minimumrecommended value. The risk assessment for C2 showed that the changes provided a reduction of about 66% of the risks in relation to C1. The simulation indicated that there is an improvement in the quality of water but it was concluded, however, that only promoting changes in the water treatment plant is not sufficient to ensure the same or higher concentrations of FRC equal or superior to 0.2mgCl2 /L, throughout the network.