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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7517165.v1
title: Defining environmental conservation levels considering anthropic activity in the Uberaba River Basin protected area

description: Abstract Environmental conservation of river basins in general is essential for water quality and ecological maintenance, especially in spring areas. Despite being characterized as a Conservation Unit (CU) of Sustainable Use (SU), the Uberaba River Basin highlands are highly influenced by anthropic activities. The aim of this study was to determine different levels of conservation required to maintain environmental quality. The Multicriteria evaluation method was used as follows: i) applied fuzzy membership functions to standardization of the continuous data values or reclassified when categorical criteria; (ii) established criteria ranking through the pairwise relative importance comparison approach by the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method and; (iii) performed Weighted Linear Combination (WLC). The selected criteria were maps of the: land cover obtained by supervised classification of a satellite image, with 94% of Kappa Index of Agreement (KIA); soil types, slope; distances from rivers, roads; railways and urban limits. A main outcome of the criteria evaluated is a map of continuous data values expressing distinct levels of environmental conservation requirements. The highest values that express the need for conservation occurred near the ridgetop, corresponding to forest land cover, high slope and hydromorphic soils. The lowest values were observed in the peri-urban areas, in more stable soil and soil cover with a higher degree of occupation. It is concluded that the resulting map can assist in decision-making regarding proper management of the area, to achieve sustainability in the application of occupation policies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7215989
title: Simulation-Based Analysis of Additive Manufacturing Systems for Fuel Nozzles

description: ABSTRACT: Additive manufacturing technologies have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing, allowing for the production of ever more complex products and supporting the creation of strategic competitive advantages to certain industries. Recent investments in additive manufacturing systems show that operational plants are close to become reality. In this context, the demand for knowledge regarding the behavior of such systems is expected to increase. This research aims to analyze additive manufacturing systems - based on powder bed fusion technologies - applied to aerospace fuel nozzles by modeling and simulating different scenarios regarding the allocation of resources. The amount of time required by the additive step is a key aspect of the plants behavior and, still, there is a limit to the increase in productivity attained by adding more parts per batch. Different combinations of productive resources showed that the optimization of resources utilization is bounded by the number of additive manufacturing machines. Furthermore, total unit costs are mostly driven by the equipment costs as the need for human resources is significantly reduced.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7215989.v1
title: Simulation-Based Analysis of Additive Manufacturing Systems for Fuel Nozzles

description: ABSTRACT: Additive manufacturing technologies have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing, allowing for the production of ever more complex products and supporting the creation of strategic competitive advantages to certain industries. Recent investments in additive manufacturing systems show that operational plants are close to become reality. In this context, the demand for knowledge regarding the behavior of such systems is expected to increase. This research aims to analyze additive manufacturing systems - based on powder bed fusion technologies - applied to aerospace fuel nozzles by modeling and simulating different scenarios regarding the allocation of resources. The amount of time required by the additive step is a key aspect of the plants behavior and, still, there is a limit to the increase in productivity attained by adding more parts per batch. Different combinations of productive resources showed that the optimization of resources utilization is bounded by the number of additive manufacturing machines. Furthermore, total unit costs are mostly driven by the equipment costs as the need for human resources is significantly reduced.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511711
title: Analysis of the distribution of stress and deformation in single implant-supported prosthetic units in implants of different diameters

description: Abstract Introduction When stress and strain levels in the bone-implant system exceed It's capacity, a mechanical fatigue occurs, resulting in collapse and loss of osseointegration. Objective Analyze biomechanical behavior in single implant-supported prosthesis with implants of different diameters in the posterior mandible. Material and method Three different finite element models of Cone-Morse implants with the same height were created, varying the diameter (3.3 mm, 4.1 mm and 4.8 mm). The mandibular first molar area was the location of the implant, with It´s component and overlying prosthetic crown. The jawbone was composed of cortical and cancellous bone. Refined mesh of 0.5 mm was created in the critical interfaces to be analyzed. The loading of the models was performed at the point of occlusal contact with an occlusal load of 400 N. Result Maximum stress and strain occurred in the cervical regions of the implants in all groups, either in the implants or in components as well as in the analysis of cortical bone. The greater the diameter, the lower the stress and strain found in the implant. The 3.3 mm group had the highest strain in peri-implant cortical bone, and the 4.1 mm group had the smallest deformation, significantly lower than in the 4.8 mm group. Conclusion Although the biggest implant diameter (4.8 mm) appears to have lower values of stress and strain, the group of intermediate implant diameter (4.1 mm) showed less deformation rate in the cortical peri-implant bone. Therefore it is concluded that the 4.1 mm implant platform presented a more biomechanically effective peri-implant bone maintenance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511711.v1
title: Analysis of the distribution of stress and deformation in single implant-supported prosthetic units in implants of different diameters

description: Abstract Introduction When stress and strain levels in the bone-implant system exceed It's capacity, a mechanical fatigue occurs, resulting in collapse and loss of osseointegration. Objective Analyze biomechanical behavior in single implant-supported prosthesis with implants of different diameters in the posterior mandible. Material and method Three different finite element models of Cone-Morse implants with the same height were created, varying the diameter (3.3 mm, 4.1 mm and 4.8 mm). The mandibular first molar area was the location of the implant, with It´s component and overlying prosthetic crown. The jawbone was composed of cortical and cancellous bone. Refined mesh of 0.5 mm was created in the critical interfaces to be analyzed. The loading of the models was performed at the point of occlusal contact with an occlusal load of 400 N. Result Maximum stress and strain occurred in the cervical regions of the implants in all groups, either in the implants or in components as well as in the analysis of cortical bone. The greater the diameter, the lower the stress and strain found in the implant. The 3.3 mm group had the highest strain in peri-implant cortical bone, and the 4.1 mm group had the smallest deformation, significantly lower than in the 4.8 mm group. Conclusion Although the biggest implant diameter (4.8 mm) appears to have lower values of stress and strain, the group of intermediate implant diameter (4.1 mm) showed less deformation rate in the cortical peri-implant bone. Therefore it is concluded that the 4.1 mm implant platform presented a more biomechanically effective peri-implant bone maintenance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9900293
title: Frequency and associated factors of amnestic mild cognitive impairment at four senior citizen clubs in Lima, Peru

description: ABSTRACT Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a subtle alteration in cognitive function that does not affect day-to-day activities and can precede Alzheimer's dementia. An increase in the prevalence of both these conditions is expected given the growing elderly population and recognizing risk factors can help reduce the burden. Objective: the aim of this study was to determine the frequency and associated factors of aMCI in senior citizen clubs (SCC) at four districts with different socioeconomic status in Lima, Peru. Methods: we applied Petersen's criteria to determine the presence of the condition in an interview which included the use of the Memory Alteration Test (M@T) and the Pfeffer Functional Activity Questionnaire (PFAQ). Results: sixty-three out of 352 (17.9%) participants had aMCI. Factors associated with this condition were older age, fewer years of education at marriage whereas being from the SCC La Molina (district with highest socioeconomic status and resources for activities for the elderly) were associated with not having aMCI. There was no difference for sex, body mass index or history of hypertension. Conclusion: this predementia stage is frequent and usually undetected in urban Lima. Tools such as the M@T could help general practitioners detect this condition before its progression to dementia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513904
title: YEASTS ON in vitro DIGESTIBILITY OF DIETS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ROUGHAGE

description: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae at levels 0; 0.2; 0.4 and 0.6 g/L on the in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDDM), crude protein (IVDCP) and neutral detergent fiber (IVDNDF) in diets containing, in DM, 100, 75, 50 and 25% Cynodon dactylon grass. The experimental design was completely randomized with 4x4 factorial scheme. The rumen fluid was collected from a cannulated cattle and food were incubated by two stages technique (48 hours + 24 hours), in artificial rumen. The data were interpreted by analysis of variance and regression studies. The elevation of the yeast has provided increases in IVDDM, IVDCP and IVDNDF in all treatments, except at the level of 0.6 g/L in the diets containing 100, 75 and 50% roughage for IVDDM and IVDNDF, and 100 and 75% for IVDCP, which presented quadratic behavior. We concluded that in diets with proportion of roughage equal or above 50%, the digestibility can be improved with the use of yeast to the level of 0.4 g/L. In diets with more than 50% of concentrate the improvement in digestibility occurs linearly with increasing levels of yeast.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270913
title: Baker’s yeast-MnO2 composites as biosorbent for Malachite green: An ecofriendly approach for dye removal from aqueous solution

description: Abstract In this study, baker’s yeast-MnO2 composites, produced by direct oxidation of yeast with KMnO4 under acidic conditions, were used as biosorbent to remove the triphenylmethane dye Malachite green (MG) from an aqueous solution. Parameters that influence the adsorption process, such as pH, contact time, temperature, initial dye concentration and biosorbent dosage, were evaluated in batch experiments. The optimum removal of MG was found to be 86.7 mg g-1 at pH 10, 1.0 g L-1 of biomass dosage and 45°C. The kinetic data of dye removal was better described by the pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption process followed the Langmuir isotherm model and the maximum biosorption capacity was estimated to be 243.9 mg g-1 (at 25°C). The negative values of ∆G° and the positive value of ∆H° indicated that the MG biosorption onto yeast-MnO2 composites is spontaneous and endothermic. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated that the nano-MnO2 particles deposited on yeast-MnO2 composites surface facilitated the MG adsorption. It was concluded that baker’s yeast-MnO2 composites have potential for application as adsorbent for removal of MG from aqueous solution.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270913.v1
title: Baker’s yeast-MnO2 composites as biosorbent for Malachite green: An ecofriendly approach for dye removal from aqueous solution

description: Abstract In this study, baker’s yeast-MnO2 composites, produced by direct oxidation of yeast with KMnO4 under acidic conditions, were used as biosorbent to remove the triphenylmethane dye Malachite green (MG) from an aqueous solution. Parameters that influence the adsorption process, such as pH, contact time, temperature, initial dye concentration and biosorbent dosage, were evaluated in batch experiments. The optimum removal of MG was found to be 86.7 mg g-1 at pH 10, 1.0 g L-1 of biomass dosage and 45°C. The kinetic data of dye removal was better described by the pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption process followed the Langmuir isotherm model and the maximum biosorption capacity was estimated to be 243.9 mg g-1 (at 25°C). The negative values of ∆G° and the positive value of ∆H° indicated that the MG biosorption onto yeast-MnO2 composites is spontaneous and endothermic. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated that the nano-MnO2 particles deposited on yeast-MnO2 composites surface facilitated the MG adsorption. It was concluded that baker’s yeast-MnO2 composites have potential for application as adsorbent for removal of MG from aqueous solution.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513904.v1
title: YEASTS ON in vitro DIGESTIBILITY OF DIETS WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ROUGHAGE

description: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae at levels 0; 0.2; 0.4 and 0.6 g/L on the in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDDM), crude protein (IVDCP) and neutral detergent fiber (IVDNDF) in diets containing, in DM, 100, 75, 50 and 25% Cynodon dactylon grass. The experimental design was completely randomized with 4x4 factorial scheme. The rumen fluid was collected from a cannulated cattle and food were incubated by two stages technique (48 hours + 24 hours), in artificial rumen. The data were interpreted by analysis of variance and regression studies. The elevation of the yeast has provided increases in IVDDM, IVDCP and IVDNDF in all treatments, except at the level of 0.6 g/L in the diets containing 100, 75 and 50% roughage for IVDDM and IVDNDF, and 100 and 75% for IVDCP, which presented quadratic behavior. We concluded that in diets with proportion of roughage equal or above 50%, the digestibility can be improved with the use of yeast to the level of 0.4 g/L. In diets with more than 50% of concentrate the improvement in digestibility occurs linearly with increasing levels of yeast.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9900293.v1
title: Frequency and associated factors of amnestic mild cognitive impairment at four senior citizen clubs in Lima, Peru

description: ABSTRACT Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a subtle alteration in cognitive function that does not affect day-to-day activities and can precede Alzheimer's dementia. An increase in the prevalence of both these conditions is expected given the growing elderly population and recognizing risk factors can help reduce the burden. Objective: the aim of this study was to determine the frequency and associated factors of aMCI in senior citizen clubs (SCC) at four districts with different socioeconomic status in Lima, Peru. Methods: we applied Petersen's criteria to determine the presence of the condition in an interview which included the use of the Memory Alteration Test (M@T) and the Pfeffer Functional Activity Questionnaire (PFAQ). Results: sixty-three out of 352 (17.9%) participants had aMCI. Factors associated with this condition were older age, fewer years of education at marriage whereas being from the SCC La Molina (district with highest socioeconomic status and resources for activities for the elderly) were associated with not having aMCI. There was no difference for sex, body mass index or history of hypertension. Conclusion: this predementia stage is frequent and usually undetected in urban Lima. Tools such as the M@T could help general practitioners detect this condition before its progression to dementia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14272010
title: Using the pollutant load concept to assess water quality in an urban river: the case of Carahá River (Lages, Brazil)

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality of Carahá River in Lages (Brazil), using the concept of pollutant load and comparing the results with the water quality index. Thirteen points along the river were selected and eight collections were carried out over a period of 16 months. The parameters analysed were those required for the calculation of the water quality index (WQI). Flow measurements were also carried out, which enabled the calculation of the polluting load. The results showed that the WQI score ranges between 24.95 at the source and peaks at 40 at the outlet. The water classification, therefore, ranges from “very bad” to “bad”. The calculation of the pollutant load showed a constant disposal of contaminants into the river, which demonstrates that the quality of the water is continuously degraded. This information could not be obtained by analysing only the WQI, which presented a nearly constant quality at point 4 and beyond. The use of the calculation of pollutant load for Carahá River is, therefore, a tool for assessment of pollution that can provide more appropriate information for the water resources management.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9900317
title: Cognitive abilities and physical activity in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis

description: ABSTRACT Hemodialysis (HD) is a common treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Objective: the objective of the present study was twofold. First, to assess the level of physical activity and cognitive function in hemodialysis (HD) patients and, second, to compare cognitive function of active and insufficiently active HD patients. Methods: the sample consisted of 84 HD patients. Data collection took place in two different Renal Replacement Therapy Units (RRTU) in Brazil. A sociodemographic and clinical structured interview, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination Revised (ACE-R) were used for data collection. The Mann Whitney U-test was used to compare cognitive function between groups. The significance level adopted was p≤.05. Results: the majority of the patients were insufficiently active. The total average score on the cognitive test was lower than recommended and physically active HD patients had a significant score in the fluency domain. Conclusion: we found that HD patients are at greater risk of developing cognitive deficits. Physical activity was shown to be a potential non-pharmacological, low-cost therapeutic alternative for improving cognitive abilities in HD patients. The present study can help health professionals to encourage HD patients to engage in regular physical activity and contributes to the development of specific protocols for these patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9900317.v1
title: Cognitive abilities and physical activity in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis

description: ABSTRACT Hemodialysis (HD) is a common treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Objective: the objective of the present study was twofold. First, to assess the level of physical activity and cognitive function in hemodialysis (HD) patients and, second, to compare cognitive function of active and insufficiently active HD patients. Methods: the sample consisted of 84 HD patients. Data collection took place in two different Renal Replacement Therapy Units (RRTU) in Brazil. A sociodemographic and clinical structured interview, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination Revised (ACE-R) were used for data collection. The Mann Whitney U-test was used to compare cognitive function between groups. The significance level adopted was p≤.05. Results: the majority of the patients were insufficiently active. The total average score on the cognitive test was lower than recommended and physically active HD patients had a significant score in the fluency domain. Conclusion: we found that HD patients are at greater risk of developing cognitive deficits. Physical activity was shown to be a potential non-pharmacological, low-cost therapeutic alternative for improving cognitive abilities in HD patients. The present study can help health professionals to encourage HD patients to engage in regular physical activity and contributes to the development of specific protocols for these patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14272010.v1
title: Using the pollutant load concept to assess water quality in an urban river: the case of Carahá River (Lages, Brazil)

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality of Carahá River in Lages (Brazil), using the concept of pollutant load and comparing the results with the water quality index. Thirteen points along the river were selected and eight collections were carried out over a period of 16 months. The parameters analysed were those required for the calculation of the water quality index (WQI). Flow measurements were also carried out, which enabled the calculation of the polluting load. The results showed that the WQI score ranges between 24.95 at the source and peaks at 40 at the outlet. The water classification, therefore, ranges from “very bad” to “bad”. The calculation of the pollutant load showed a constant disposal of contaminants into the river, which demonstrates that the quality of the water is continuously degraded. This information could not be obtained by analysing only the WQI, which presented a nearly constant quality at point 4 and beyond. The use of the calculation of pollutant load for Carahá River is, therefore, a tool for assessment of pollution that can provide more appropriate information for the water resources management.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7676681.v1
title: Wastewater treatment using adsorption process in column for agricultural purposes

description: Abstract Water is essential for life, important for the ecosystem and it is in great demand due to its scarcity. This study explored the reuse of the wastewater of the Water Treatment Plant in Gramame for agricultural purposes. A qualitative and quantitative investigation of the effluent was carried out through the characterization of its physical and chemical parameters, comparing the results to what is allowed by the current legislation, CONAMA Resolution 357/2005. After this process, the activated charcoal of coco-da-baia mesocarp, adsorbent material, was prepared and tested in a filter system in a column with a continuous flow and ascendant entrance, in which the kinetic effect was evaluated. This technique was evaluated by correlating the reduced values in the adsorption material, respecting the initial effluent concentration, obtaining a reduction of 50% in the hardness, 87.5% in chloride and 66.6% in acidity. These results verified the adequacy of the technique in potential hydrogenation (pH) and abrupt reduction of color and turbidity. This treatment is suggested to qualify the effluent for use in agricultural, safe for humans and the environment. The adsorbent substrate efficiency was verified by correlating it with the Thomas isothermal model.