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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503633
title: SPATIAL CONTINUITY OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY, SOIL WATER CONTENT AND TEXTURE ON A CULTIVATED AREA WITH CANE SUGAR

description: ABSTRACT Spatial variability of soil attributes affects crop development. Thus, information on its variability assists in soil and plant integrated management systems. The objective of this study was to assess the spatial variability of the soil apparent electrical conductivity (ECa), electrical conductivity of the saturation extract (ECse), water content in the soil (θ) and soil texture (clay, silt and sand) of a sugarcane crop area in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The study area had about 6.5 ha and its soil was classified as orthic Humiluvic Spodosol. Ninety soil samples were randomly collected and evaluated. The attributes assessed were soil apparent electrical conductivity (ECa) measured by electromagnetic induction with vertical dipole (ECa-V) in the soil layer 0.0.4 and horizontal dipole (ECa-H) in the soil layer 0.0-1.5 m; and ECse, θ and texture in the soil layers 0.0-0.2 m and 0.2-0.4 m. Spatial variability of the ECa was affected by the area relief, and had no direct correlation with the electrical conductivity of the saturation extract (ECse). The results showed overestimated mean frequency distribution, with means distant from the mode and median. The area relief affected the spatial variability maps of ECa-V, ECa-H, ECse and θ, however, the correlation matrix did not show a well-defined cause-and-effect relationship. Spatial variability of texture attributes (clay, site and sand) was high, presenting pure nugget effect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503633.v1
title: SPATIAL CONTINUITY OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY, SOIL WATER CONTENT AND TEXTURE ON A CULTIVATED AREA WITH CANE SUGAR

description: ABSTRACT Spatial variability of soil attributes affects crop development. Thus, information on its variability assists in soil and plant integrated management systems. The objective of this study was to assess the spatial variability of the soil apparent electrical conductivity (ECa), electrical conductivity of the saturation extract (ECse), water content in the soil (θ) and soil texture (clay, silt and sand) of a sugarcane crop area in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The study area had about 6.5 ha and its soil was classified as orthic Humiluvic Spodosol. Ninety soil samples were randomly collected and evaluated. The attributes assessed were soil apparent electrical conductivity (ECa) measured by electromagnetic induction with vertical dipole (ECa-V) in the soil layer 0.0.4 and horizontal dipole (ECa-H) in the soil layer 0.0-1.5 m; and ECse, θ and texture in the soil layers 0.0-0.2 m and 0.2-0.4 m. Spatial variability of the ECa was affected by the area relief, and had no direct correlation with the electrical conductivity of the saturation extract (ECse). The results showed overestimated mean frequency distribution, with means distant from the mode and median. The area relief affected the spatial variability maps of ECa-V, ECa-H, ECse and θ, however, the correlation matrix did not show a well-defined cause-and-effect relationship. Spatial variability of texture attributes (clay, site and sand) was high, presenting pure nugget effect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510505
title: TOXOPLASMOSIS: MORPHOLOGICAL AND MORPHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF SPINAL CORD NEURONS FROM NONSYMPTOMATIC SEROPOSITIVE DOGS

description: The aim of this work was to analyze the neuron morphology and morphometry of cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas of nonsymptomatic seropositive dogs’ spinal cord for toxoplasmosis. Twenty indefinite-breed adult dogs were used; ten dogs were healthy, with negative serology for toxoplasmosis, and were used as the control group (group 1), and ten dogs were nonsymptomatic but seropositive for toxoplasmosis (group 2). After the microtomy, with interval of 100 micrometers (µm), the histological 5-µm-thick cuts were dyed by hematoxylin-eosin and Masson's trichrome techniques. The glass slides were analyzed under light microscope to examine the neuron morphology. The parameters considered for the morphometric analysis were area, perimeter, maximum diameter, minimum diameter and shape factor of cytoplasm and nucleus of neuron. The results were statistically analyzed by Student’s t test at 5% probability level. The morphological characteristics between the two groups were similar and according to literature. The morphometric results showed that there were changes in neurons size and structure, and increase and loss of star shape were noticed in seropositive animals. The results suggest that the neurons of these dogs, yet nonsymptomatic, can have lost their conductor function.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519547
title: Quality Assessment of Air-dried Teakwood Boards Using Moisture Content Gradients

description: ABSTRACT The determination of moisture content gradients is one of the most important steps for assessing the quality of wood drying. The general aim of this work was to study the quality of air-dried teakwood boards according to the gradients of moisture content in thickness and length. Six representative boards (40 × 180 × 2,300 mm) were sampled from a stack air-dried under shelter, divided into 30 equal parts in length and measured with a resistance moisture meter, resulting in four treatments: two depths (1/4 and 1/2 thickness) and two surfaces (inner and outer) of measurement. As main results, we can conclude that the air-drying quality can be considered good, mainly for two reasons: i) the average moisture content gradients in thickness were comparable to those reported in literature for kiln-drying of less thick boards; ii) the range of average moisture content among boards (2.5 p.p.) was satisfactory for a drying process carried out without environment control. Length moisture content gradient was completely different from that reported in literature, in which no board tops had smaller moisture content than the parts comprehended in between the tops.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519547.v1
title: Quality Assessment of Air-dried Teakwood Boards Using Moisture Content Gradients

description: ABSTRACT The determination of moisture content gradients is one of the most important steps for assessing the quality of wood drying. The general aim of this work was to study the quality of air-dried teakwood boards according to the gradients of moisture content in thickness and length. Six representative boards (40 × 180 × 2,300 mm) were sampled from a stack air-dried under shelter, divided into 30 equal parts in length and measured with a resistance moisture meter, resulting in four treatments: two depths (1/4 and 1/2 thickness) and two surfaces (inner and outer) of measurement. As main results, we can conclude that the air-drying quality can be considered good, mainly for two reasons: i) the average moisture content gradients in thickness were comparable to those reported in literature for kiln-drying of less thick boards; ii) the range of average moisture content among boards (2.5 p.p.) was satisfactory for a drying process carried out without environment control. Length moisture content gradient was completely different from that reported in literature, in which no board tops had smaller moisture content than the parts comprehended in between the tops.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5696140
title: Water security in the Vale do Paraiba´s basin: future scenarios

description: Abstract This paper presents general aspects of the water budget (including the latest available figures from its components), followed by some characteristics of the rainfall along the Paraiba do Sul watershed. The regional water budget theme is then discussed, taking into account the actual and future rainfall in the region. Finally, reflections and discussions regarding the water security theme (represented by the water transposition from the Paraiba do Sul watershed to the Cantareira´s system) are discussed, as the latter represents the water demand of São Paulo City. The future scenarios of the water availability are estimated using a climatic simulation model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5696140.v1
title: Water security in the Vale do Paraiba´s basin: future scenarios

description: Abstract This paper presents general aspects of the water budget (including the latest available figures from its components), followed by some characteristics of the rainfall along the Paraiba do Sul watershed. The regional water budget theme is then discussed, taking into account the actual and future rainfall in the region. Finally, reflections and discussions regarding the water security theme (represented by the water transposition from the Paraiba do Sul watershed to the Cantareira´s system) are discussed, as the latter represents the water demand of São Paulo City. The future scenarios of the water availability are estimated using a climatic simulation model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7510505.v1
title: TOXOPLASMOSIS: MORPHOLOGICAL AND MORPHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF SPINAL CORD NEURONS FROM NONSYMPTOMATIC SEROPOSITIVE DOGS

description: The aim of this work was to analyze the neuron morphology and morphometry of cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas of nonsymptomatic seropositive dogs’ spinal cord for toxoplasmosis. Twenty indefinite-breed adult dogs were used; ten dogs were healthy, with negative serology for toxoplasmosis, and were used as the control group (group 1), and ten dogs were nonsymptomatic but seropositive for toxoplasmosis (group 2). After the microtomy, with interval of 100 micrometers (µm), the histological 5-µm-thick cuts were dyed by hematoxylin-eosin and Masson's trichrome techniques. The glass slides were analyzed under light microscope to examine the neuron morphology. The parameters considered for the morphometric analysis were area, perimeter, maximum diameter, minimum diameter and shape factor of cytoplasm and nucleus of neuron. The results were statistically analyzed by Student’s t test at 5% probability level. The morphological characteristics between the two groups were similar and according to literature. The morphometric results showed that there were changes in neurons size and structure, and increase and loss of star shape were noticed in seropositive animals. The results suggest that the neurons of these dogs, yet nonsymptomatic, can have lost their conductor function.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519514
title: Forest Inventory Using Precision Forestry Techniques in Eucalyptus grandis Hill ex Maiden Stands

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the wood stock through systematic sampling and geoinformation technologies in order to elaborate maps of forest productivity as a forest post-stratification inventory. We positioned 24 plots of 625 m2 each ina distance of 70 m from each other. The yield map was generated after selecting a model for semivariogram adjustment between volumes in the plots. A 3,753.9 m3 total volume was estimated in the forest inventory through systematic sampling, while the yield map produced with precision forestry techniques showed a total volume of 3,768.9 m3. The analysis of variance showed that there is a significant difference between the means of the strata and based on this fact, the estimates were generated per stratum, then the total volume of 3,772.9 m3 was estimated. The precision forestry technique proved to be an efficient tool in the post-stratification of forest inventories.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519514.v1
title: Forest Inventory Using Precision Forestry Techniques in Eucalyptus grandis Hill ex Maiden Stands

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the wood stock through systematic sampling and geoinformation technologies in order to elaborate maps of forest productivity as a forest post-stratification inventory. We positioned 24 plots of 625 m2 each ina distance of 70 m from each other. The yield map was generated after selecting a model for semivariogram adjustment between volumes in the plots. A 3,753.9 m3 total volume was estimated in the forest inventory through systematic sampling, while the yield map produced with precision forestry techniques showed a total volume of 3,768.9 m3. The analysis of variance showed that there is a significant difference between the means of the strata and based on this fact, the estimates were generated per stratum, then the total volume of 3,772.9 m3 was estimated. The precision forestry technique proved to be an efficient tool in the post-stratification of forest inventories.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519559
title: Evaluation of Pinus taeda L. Seed Dispersal by Tree-ring Analysis of Natural Regenerated Trees

description: ABSTRACT The Pinus taeda trees - introduced in Brazil in 1880 and in experimental trials in 1936 - have been listed in specialized literature of biological invasion process in some areas of general fields and altitude of the states of Parana and Santa Catarina such as, the savanna in the state São Paulo, sandbar in the state of Santa Catarina and pampas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The annual tree-rings formed in the wood of Pinus taeda trees constitute an important tool in the evaluation of the biological invasion process. The present study aimed to evaluate the spatial-temporal dispersion of seeds by analyzing the tree-rings of Pinus taeda trees from plantations and natural regeneration in the region of Faxinal do Céu, state of Paraná. The results allowed determining the age and growth rate of the pine trees trunk from plantations; the date of germination, the seed dispersal area and the growth rate of trees of natural regeneration. The results allow, likewise discussing the invasion process of pine trees by seed dispersal in areas close to forest plantations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519559.v1
title: Evaluation of Pinus taeda L. Seed Dispersal by Tree-ring Analysis of Natural Regenerated Trees

description: ABSTRACT The Pinus taeda trees - introduced in Brazil in 1880 and in experimental trials in 1936 - have been listed in specialized literature of biological invasion process in some areas of general fields and altitude of the states of Parana and Santa Catarina such as, the savanna in the state São Paulo, sandbar in the state of Santa Catarina and pampas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The annual tree-rings formed in the wood of Pinus taeda trees constitute an important tool in the evaluation of the biological invasion process. The present study aimed to evaluate the spatial-temporal dispersion of seeds by analyzing the tree-rings of Pinus taeda trees from plantations and natural regeneration in the region of Faxinal do Céu, state of Paraná. The results allowed determining the age and growth rate of the pine trees trunk from plantations; the date of germination, the seed dispersal area and the growth rate of trees of natural regeneration. The results allow, likewise discussing the invasion process of pine trees by seed dispersal in areas close to forest plantations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519562
title: Natural Resistance of Sclerolobium paniculatum Vogel Wood to Termites in Laboratory Conditions

description: ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate the natural resistance of the coal wood (Sclerolobium paniculatum Vogel) to xylophagous termites in force-feeding assay. Nine logs were used to evaluate the wood strength, which were removed from the core peripheral region of 45 samples measuring 2.54 × 2.00 × 0.64 cm (longitudinal × radial × tangential), five from each plant. Pinus sp. wood samples were usedas a comparison standard. The experiment was conducted in 600 ml glass bottles containing 200 g of sand and 1 ± 0.05 g of Nasutitermes termites. Passed the test period, it was observed that the termites caused only superficial damage to the wood. The overall data analysis indicates that the tested wood was classified as highly resistant to termite attack and may be suitable for use in locations affected by them.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9765314
title: An Inter-Semiotic Study of Ideology on the Book Covers of Persian Translations of George Orwell’s Animal Farm

description: Abstract All the movements and revolutions in the world’s history have been initiated and reinforced by a systematized structure of standards, opinions and thoughts establishing the foundations of political, social or economic perspectives known as ideology. Ideology plays a vital role when the dimension of translation is added to the argument, for in addition to the author’s ideas and attitudes of the world, the translator’s beliefs and value systems as the medium between two cultures come to bear upon the translated product. In Iran, the 1979 Islamic revolution changed the ideological system from the secular to a markedly religious (Islamic) one, and this has increasingly influenced the way in which the cultural products are produced and/or translated. George r28) is one of the most retranslated novels in both the pre- and post-revolution era in Iran. This article presents a semiotic analysis on the cover page of Orwell’s novel and its Persian translations at both the linguistic and illustration information level based on Serafini and Clausen’s (2012) model of typography as a semiotic resource as well as Kress and Van Leeuwen’s (2006) model of semiotic analysis. The cover pages of two Persian translations of Animal Farm which have been produced in the pre- and post-revolution era, that is, by Amirshahi (1969) and Hosseini and Nabi Zadeh (2003) respectively, will be compared in relation to the cover page of Orwell’s original novel. The findings reveal some distinct differences in the design of the cover pages which represent a particular set of values, beliefs or ideology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512446
title: Influence of the instrument used for cervical preflaring on the precision of 2 Eletronic Apex Locators

description: ABSTRACT Objective: This study was aimed at evaluating the influence of cervical preflaring using LA-Axxes No. 1 bur (SybronEndo, Glendora, USA) or S1 and SX ProTaper files (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) on the accuracy of the Electronic Apex Locators (EALs): Root ZX mini (J. Morita Corporation, Tokyo, Japan), and Joypex 5 (Denjoy, Changsha, China). Methods: Thirty mandibular incisors were accessed, and the root canal length (RCL) was determined with a K-file #15, with the aid of a stereo microscope. Afterwards, the specimens were divided into 2 groups (n = 15) referring to the cervical preflaring with LA-Axxess or ProTaper files. The teeth were embedded in alginate and the RCL was determined by the EALs before and after preflaring. Data were classified into: accurate, if the difference in RCL measurement were ≤0.05 mm; and inaccurate, if the difference were &gt;0.5 mm or beyond the RCL. Results: McNemar's test (α&lt;0.05) was used to detect differences in the accuracy of the EALs before and after each preflaring with different instruments, and to detect difference in accuracy among devices. No differences were found concerning the accuracy of the EALs (P &gt; 0.05) after the cervical preflaring, regardless of the used instrument. Conclusion: The preflaring procedure increased the number of accurate measurements for both EALs, with statistical difference for Joypex 5 when the preflaring was performed with LA-Axxess. However, after the cervical preflaring, the EALs showed similar accuracy, regardless of the used instrument.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519562.v1
title: Natural Resistance of Sclerolobium paniculatum Vogel Wood to Termites in Laboratory Conditions

description: ABSTRACT This work aimed to evaluate the natural resistance of the coal wood (Sclerolobium paniculatum Vogel) to xylophagous termites in force-feeding assay. Nine logs were used to evaluate the wood strength, which were removed from the core peripheral region of 45 samples measuring 2.54 × 2.00 × 0.64 cm (longitudinal × radial × tangential), five from each plant. Pinus sp. wood samples were usedas a comparison standard. The experiment was conducted in 600 ml glass bottles containing 200 g of sand and 1 ± 0.05 g of Nasutitermes termites. Passed the test period, it was observed that the termites caused only superficial damage to the wood. The overall data analysis indicates that the tested wood was classified as highly resistant to termite attack and may be suitable for use in locations affected by them.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9765314.v1
title: An Inter-Semiotic Study of Ideology on the Book Covers of Persian Translations of George Orwell’s Animal Farm

description: Abstract All the movements and revolutions in the world’s history have been initiated and reinforced by a systematized structure of standards, opinions and thoughts establishing the foundations of political, social or economic perspectives known as ideology. Ideology plays a vital role when the dimension of translation is added to the argument, for in addition to the author’s ideas and attitudes of the world, the translator’s beliefs and value systems as the medium between two cultures come to bear upon the translated product. In Iran, the 1979 Islamic revolution changed the ideological system from the secular to a markedly religious (Islamic) one, and this has increasingly influenced the way in which the cultural products are produced and/or translated. George r28) is one of the most retranslated novels in both the pre- and post-revolution era in Iran. This article presents a semiotic analysis on the cover page of Orwell’s novel and its Persian translations at both the linguistic and illustration information level based on Serafini and Clausen’s (2012) model of typography as a semiotic resource as well as Kress and Van Leeuwen’s (2006) model of semiotic analysis. The cover pages of two Persian translations of Animal Farm which have been produced in the pre- and post-revolution era, that is, by Amirshahi (1969) and Hosseini and Nabi Zadeh (2003) respectively, will be compared in relation to the cover page of Orwell’s original novel. The findings reveal some distinct differences in the design of the cover pages which represent a particular set of values, beliefs or ideology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519544
title: Myrtaceae in the Caveiras River Basin: Ecological Characteristics and Non-timber Uses

description: ABSTRACT This study aimed to describe the floristic-structural pattern, ecological characteristics and potentials of Myrtaceae in the Caveiras River Basin. The studied Myrtaceae communities are localized in Santa Catarina Southern Plateau – municipalities of Lages, São José do Cerrito and Urupema. Four sampling units were installed in each municipality, totaling a sampling area of 30,000 m2. All Myrtaceae individuals with DBH ≥ 5 cm were surveyed within the sampling units. The Myrtaceae community structure was assessed through phytosociological descriptors and the sampling sufficiency was verified using the rarefaction method. The ecological approach, as well as the indication of non-timber use of Myrtaceae resources was inferred from a specialized bibliography and scientific database. 1,480 Myrtaceae individuals were sampled, totaling 21 species and 11 genera. The most abundant species were Myrceugenia euosma, Siphoneugena reitzii and Myrcia palustris, which represent more than 50% of the community structure. Regarding the ecological classification, the late secondary group was the most expressive (57%). The sampled species are recommended for the restoration of altered areas, ornamental (100%) as well as phytotherapic use (60%). Despite the Myrtaceae representativeness and potentials, further research is necessary to support conservation through management plans.