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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670146
title: Insertion of the Progress Test in a São Paulo Medicine course: report of a successful experience

description: Abstract: Introduction: The Medical Course Progress Test (TPMed) has been used by medical schools that have implemented curricular changes, with, for example, community-based/oriented curricula, problem-based learning and competency-oriented curricula, in addition to some graduate programs or isolated disciplines. Based on this premise, the present report proposes to describe the experience in the TPMed implementation process in our Institution and student participation in it. Experience report: Given the importance of the TPMed, the Medicine course at Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA) joined the SP1 Consortium, with our experience beginning in 2018. The inclusion of UNISA in the TPMed was driven by the school’s participation in the Brazilian Congress of Medical Education (COBEM), and its subsequent association with the Consortium (SP1). Numerous initiatives to raise awareness of the institution’s faculty and students, with the collaboration of the São Paulo Regional Board of the Brazilian Association of Medical Education (ABEM) resulted in 96.74% student participating in the TPMed in 2018, 97.12% in 2019, 98.85% in 2020 and 86.10% in 2021. Regarding student performance, we found a progressive increase in correct answers over the six years of the undergraduate course, 32.63% as an average score in the first semester and 62.87% in the twelfth semester. Discussion: The positive influence of the TPMed on student learning was UNISA’s motivation to overcome the challenges and mobilize the students in the first year in which the test was applied, corroborating their substantial participation. There was a drop in adherence to the ABEM National Progress Test - 2021 by UNISA students, possibly due to technical problems that occurred in its online application. Conclusion: The positive effect of the TPMed was clearly observed in UNISA. This directed work, which emphasized the relevance of the TPMed, is essential for its recognition, and resulted in a strong adhesion of our academics in this evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670146.v1
title: Insertion of the Progress Test in a São Paulo Medicine course: report of a successful experience

description: Abstract: Introduction: The Medical Course Progress Test (TPMed) has been used by medical schools that have implemented curricular changes, with, for example, community-based/oriented curricula, problem-based learning and competency-oriented curricula, in addition to some graduate programs or isolated disciplines. Based on this premise, the present report proposes to describe the experience in the TPMed implementation process in our Institution and student participation in it. Experience report: Given the importance of the TPMed, the Medicine course at Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA) joined the SP1 Consortium, with our experience beginning in 2018. The inclusion of UNISA in the TPMed was driven by the school’s participation in the Brazilian Congress of Medical Education (COBEM), and its subsequent association with the Consortium (SP1). Numerous initiatives to raise awareness of the institution’s faculty and students, with the collaboration of the São Paulo Regional Board of the Brazilian Association of Medical Education (ABEM) resulted in 96.74% student participating in the TPMed in 2018, 97.12% in 2019, 98.85% in 2020 and 86.10% in 2021. Regarding student performance, we found a progressive increase in correct answers over the six years of the undergraduate course, 32.63% as an average score in the first semester and 62.87% in the twelfth semester. Discussion: The positive influence of the TPMed on student learning was UNISA’s motivation to overcome the challenges and mobilize the students in the first year in which the test was applied, corroborating their substantial participation. There was a drop in adherence to the ABEM National Progress Test - 2021 by UNISA students, possibly due to technical problems that occurred in its online application. Conclusion: The positive effect of the TPMed was clearly observed in UNISA. This directed work, which emphasized the relevance of the TPMed, is essential for its recognition, and resulted in a strong adhesion of our academics in this evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670149
title: Item analysis of Progress Test in medicine

description: Abstract: Introduction: Assessment drives learning and should follow a competence-based approach. The Progress Test (PT) has been used on a large scale for summative and mainly formative purposes to assess knowledge and the ability to use it in the professional context. Objective: To check the adequacy and quality of the items and that make up the progress tests sat by students. Method: Descriptive and retrospective exploratory study that analyzed all the items of six PT exams applied to medical students from the first to the sixth year of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto/USP, from 2013 to 2018. The seven indicators of good practices were: 1. Addresses a relevant topic in medical training; 2. Statement longer than key answer and distractors; 3. Application of knowledge evaluated; 4.Clear lead-in defined for the item in the statement; 5. Only one domain of knowledge assessed in each item; 6.Plausible and homogeneous key answer and distractors; 7.Absence of flaws that add unnecessary difficulty or give clues to the correct answer. Two independent evaluators analyzed the items and, if necessary, they jointly reviewed any disagreement. Result: The analysis showed a good technical quality of most items in the six PT exams. In addition, they indicated that non-adherence was a bit more frequent for indicators 4 and 5, which can compromise both the validity and the interpretation of the test results in terms of knowledge gaps on the part of students. Conclusion: In general, the quality of the items was very good but there are some opportunities for improvement in the process of item writing based on faculty development within the institution.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670149.v1
title: Item analysis of Progress Test in medicine

description: Abstract: Introduction: Assessment drives learning and should follow a competence-based approach. The Progress Test (PT) has been used on a large scale for summative and mainly formative purposes to assess knowledge and the ability to use it in the professional context. Objective: To check the adequacy and quality of the items and that make up the progress tests sat by students. Method: Descriptive and retrospective exploratory study that analyzed all the items of six PT exams applied to medical students from the first to the sixth year of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto/USP, from 2013 to 2018. The seven indicators of good practices were: 1. Addresses a relevant topic in medical training; 2. Statement longer than key answer and distractors; 3. Application of knowledge evaluated; 4.Clear lead-in defined for the item in the statement; 5. Only one domain of knowledge assessed in each item; 6.Plausible and homogeneous key answer and distractors; 7.Absence of flaws that add unnecessary difficulty or give clues to the correct answer. Two independent evaluators analyzed the items and, if necessary, they jointly reviewed any disagreement. Result: The analysis showed a good technical quality of most items in the six PT exams. In addition, they indicated that non-adherence was a bit more frequent for indicators 4 and 5, which can compromise both the validity and the interpretation of the test results in terms of knowledge gaps on the part of students. Conclusion: In general, the quality of the items was very good but there are some opportunities for improvement in the process of item writing based on faculty development within the institution.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670150
title: Involvement of MT2 receptors in protective effects of melatonin against cisplatin-induced gastrointestinal damage in mice

description: Abstract Melatonin (MLT) reportedly reduces side effects associated with certain antineoplastic agents. Accordingly, we investigated the effect of MLT on cisplatin (CP)-induced gastric emptying (GE) delay. Mice were intraperitoneally pretreated with vehicle (ethanol 5%; control group), MLT (5, 10, or 20 mg/kg), or N-acetylcysteine (NAC; 150 mg/kg), followed by CP treatment (5 mg/kg). Pharmacological modulation was analyzed using relevant receptor antagonists (luzindole: non-selective MT1/MT2 antagonist; 5 mg/kg or 4-P-PDOT: selective MT2 antagonist; 4 mg/kg) before treatment with MLT plus CP. All treatments were performed once daily for three days. GE was assessed using phenol red. Gut morphology was examined using scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy. Compared with the control, CP decreased GE. Pretreatment with NAC and MLT (5 and 10 mg/kg) did not prevent CP-induced gastric dysmotility; however, pretreatment with 20 mg/kg MLT prevented this effect. In addition, luzindole and 4-P-PDOT suppressed MLT-mediated gastroprotection against cytotoxic effects of CP. CP caused degeneration of the gut mucosa, which was attenuated by MLT treatment. Thus, 20 mg/kg MLT prevented the GE delay and decreased CP-induced adverse effects on the gut mucosa. In addition, the gastroprotective activity was mediated via the MT2 receptor.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670150.v1
title: Involvement of MT2 receptors in protective effects of melatonin against cisplatin-induced gastrointestinal damage in mice

description: Abstract Melatonin (MLT) reportedly reduces side effects associated with certain antineoplastic agents. Accordingly, we investigated the effect of MLT on cisplatin (CP)-induced gastric emptying (GE) delay. Mice were intraperitoneally pretreated with vehicle (ethanol 5%; control group), MLT (5, 10, or 20 mg/kg), or N-acetylcysteine (NAC; 150 mg/kg), followed by CP treatment (5 mg/kg). Pharmacological modulation was analyzed using relevant receptor antagonists (luzindole: non-selective MT1/MT2 antagonist; 5 mg/kg or 4-P-PDOT: selective MT2 antagonist; 4 mg/kg) before treatment with MLT plus CP. All treatments were performed once daily for three days. GE was assessed using phenol red. Gut morphology was examined using scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy. Compared with the control, CP decreased GE. Pretreatment with NAC and MLT (5 and 10 mg/kg) did not prevent CP-induced gastric dysmotility; however, pretreatment with 20 mg/kg MLT prevented this effect. In addition, luzindole and 4-P-PDOT suppressed MLT-mediated gastroprotection against cytotoxic effects of CP. CP caused degeneration of the gut mucosa, which was attenuated by MLT treatment. Thus, 20 mg/kg MLT prevented the GE delay and decreased CP-induced adverse effects on the gut mucosa. In addition, the gastroprotective activity was mediated via the MT2 receptor.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670152
title: Perception and level of soil and water conservation practices adoption by farmers in a watershed

description: ABSTRACT In Brazil, to conserve soil and water, the adoption of a complete array of conservation agriculture technologies in conjunction with contour farming and agricultural terraces is necessary. However, there is little knowledge about the awareness and adoption level of conservationist practices by farmers. In this context, the objective of the study, which took place in a watershed containing agricultural areas dominated by annual crops, was to verify farmers’ perception and adoption level of soil and water conservation practices and the relationship between their adoption level of conservation practices and their socioeconomic characteristics. For this purpose, a survey was carried out with farmers in the Rio Vermelho watershed in southern Brazil. It was found that the majority of farmers have adequate awareness about the use of soil and water conservation practices. Maintaining productivity was identified as the main reason to conserve soil and water, while reducing production costs and controlling erosion stood out as secondary reasons. Agricultural terraces and no-tillage were the most adopted practices by farmers. No-tillage was implemented by approximately 78.3% of landowners and 50% of tenants. However, only 26.8% of farmers adopted conservation agriculture. Overall, most farmers adopt conservationist practices, but in a partial manner, which may not be sufficient to ensure soil and water conservation. Awareness of soil and water conservation needs to be further improved.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670152.v1
title: Perception and level of soil and water conservation practices adoption by farmers in a watershed

description: ABSTRACT In Brazil, to conserve soil and water, the adoption of a complete array of conservation agriculture technologies in conjunction with contour farming and agricultural terraces is necessary. However, there is little knowledge about the awareness and adoption level of conservationist practices by farmers. In this context, the objective of the study, which took place in a watershed containing agricultural areas dominated by annual crops, was to verify farmers’ perception and adoption level of soil and water conservation practices and the relationship between their adoption level of conservation practices and their socioeconomic characteristics. For this purpose, a survey was carried out with farmers in the Rio Vermelho watershed in southern Brazil. It was found that the majority of farmers have adequate awareness about the use of soil and water conservation practices. Maintaining productivity was identified as the main reason to conserve soil and water, while reducing production costs and controlling erosion stood out as secondary reasons. Agricultural terraces and no-tillage were the most adopted practices by farmers. No-tillage was implemented by approximately 78.3% of landowners and 50% of tenants. However, only 26.8% of farmers adopted conservation agriculture. Overall, most farmers adopt conservationist practices, but in a partial manner, which may not be sufficient to ensure soil and water conservation. Awareness of soil and water conservation needs to be further improved.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670153
title: Rediscovering Andreaea subulata Harv., a critically endangered moss in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Andreaea subulata is a moss species that occurs throughout the Southern Hemisphere. In Brazil, it is restricted to high-altitude fields in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The last recorded collection of this species in the country was made 95 years ago in the Itatiaia National Park (INP). It was never seen or collected again since then and it was, therefore, considered ‘probably extinct’ in Brazil. Here we report the rediscovery of this species in the INP and provide information on its ecology and conservation status in Brazil (Critically Endangered) as well as conservation recommendations. The newly found population is very small and grows on granitic rocks in humid areas. The principal threat to the species in Brazil is habitat loss.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670153.v1
title: Rediscovering Andreaea subulata Harv., a critically endangered moss in Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Andreaea subulata is a moss species that occurs throughout the Southern Hemisphere. In Brazil, it is restricted to high-altitude fields in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The last recorded collection of this species in the country was made 95 years ago in the Itatiaia National Park (INP). It was never seen or collected again since then and it was, therefore, considered ‘probably extinct’ in Brazil. Here we report the rediscovery of this species in the INP and provide information on its ecology and conservation status in Brazil (Critically Endangered) as well as conservation recommendations. The newly found population is very small and grows on granitic rocks in humid areas. The principal threat to the species in Brazil is habitat loss.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670155
title: Sex and gender equity in research and scientific publishing: SAGER guidelines and checklists

description: Abstract Sex and gender differences are important elements for consideration in scientific research and publishing. Many efforts have been made in scientific research to incorporate the dimensions of sex and gender throughout the research cycle, especially in the Health field. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines are dedicated to guiding authors in preparing their manuscripts, but are also useful for journal editors and reviewers, as well as for grant reviewers, seeking to promote the integration of sex and gender in research in different disciplines. To facilitate adherence to the SAGER guidelines and encourage a more systematic approach to reporting these variables in research, two checklists were developed: one for studies with human participants, and one for other studies (applied science, cell biology, etc.). This article presents the Portuguese versions of these checklists and highlights their relevance to improving the reporting of research reported in journals, as a practice of scientific integrity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670155.v1
title: Sex and gender equity in research and scientific publishing: SAGER guidelines and checklists

description: Abstract Sex and gender differences are important elements for consideration in scientific research and publishing. Many efforts have been made in scientific research to incorporate the dimensions of sex and gender throughout the research cycle, especially in the Health field. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines are dedicated to guiding authors in preparing their manuscripts, but are also useful for journal editors and reviewers, as well as for grant reviewers, seeking to promote the integration of sex and gender in research in different disciplines. To facilitate adherence to the SAGER guidelines and encourage a more systematic approach to reporting these variables in research, two checklists were developed: one for studies with human participants, and one for other studies (applied science, cell biology, etc.). This article presents the Portuguese versions of these checklists and highlights their relevance to improving the reporting of research reported in journals, as a practice of scientific integrity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20363071
title: Time trend of potential years of life lost due to fatal occupational accidents according to race/skin color in Bahia, 2000-2019

description: Abstract Introduction: few studies seek to highlight racial differences and the social impact of early deaths resulting from work, which contributes to the lack of public policies that aim to overcome these inequalities. Objective: to analyze the time trend of Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL) rates resulting from occupational accidents, according to race/skin color in Bahia, Brazil, from 2000 to 2019. Methods: a time series study was conducted using data collected from the Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM). Only deaths from work-related accidents were included. Joinpoint linear regression was used to analyze the times series; the PYLL rates were estimated by annual percentage change. Results: the state of Bahia notified 2,137 deaths due to work-related accidents in the studied period, corresponding to a 64,791.5 PYLL, of which 74.2% involved black/brown skin workers. PYLL rates among brown and black workers was, respectively, 2.3 and 3.0 times that of white workers. Brown workers died earlier and had greater loss of PYLL, in quantity, and higher growth speed of the PYLL rates, when compared with white workers. Conclusion: early mortality due to occupational accidents constitute a relevant public health issue, especially among non-white workers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20363071.v1
title: Time trend of potential years of life lost due to fatal occupational accidents according to race/skin color in Bahia, 2000-2019

description: Abstract Introduction: few studies seek to highlight racial differences and the social impact of early deaths resulting from work, which contributes to the lack of public policies that aim to overcome these inequalities. Objective: to analyze the time trend of Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL) rates resulting from occupational accidents, according to race/skin color in Bahia, Brazil, from 2000 to 2019. Methods: a time series study was conducted using data collected from the Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM). Only deaths from work-related accidents were included. Joinpoint linear regression was used to analyze the times series; the PYLL rates were estimated by annual percentage change. Results: the state of Bahia notified 2,137 deaths due to work-related accidents in the studied period, corresponding to a 64,791.5 PYLL, of which 74.2% involved black/brown skin workers. PYLL rates among brown and black workers was, respectively, 2.3 and 3.0 times that of white workers. Brown workers died earlier and had greater loss of PYLL, in quantity, and higher growth speed of the PYLL rates, when compared with white workers. Conclusion: early mortality due to occupational accidents constitute a relevant public health issue, especially among non-white workers.
DOI: 10.21227/yrfr-sg43
title: K-CEGR: Enable Cross-Domain High Precision Gesture Recognition with Kinect

description: This is the continuous Chinese and English gesture data of 14 Chinese and 4 English languages, respectively “不”，“程”，“刀”，“工”，“古”，“今”，“力”，“刘”，“木”，“石”，“土”，“外”，“中”，“乙”，“can”，“NO”，“Who”，“yes”.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21670158
title: Clinical experience with adjustable scleral lenses

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the fitting process of a scleral lens that allows several parameter adjustments during trials and after the initial period of use. In addition, we verified which adjustments were needed and used the most, their indications, and how often these resources were used, and checked the results. Methods: Scleral contact lens fittings in a private clinic setting were prospectively analyzed in a sequential, non-randomized, and non-comparative manner. All the patients underwent a complete ophthalmic examination and had an indication for scleral lens use (Zenlens, Alden Optical). Results: Scleral fit was analyzed in 80 eyes of 45 patients. Regarding diagnosis, 72% of the patients had keratoconus; 12%, radial keratotomy; 5%, post-refractive surgery ectasia; 5%, dry eye; and 3%, high myopia. In 66 (82.5%) of the 80 eyes studied, parameters were modified when the lenses were ordered. The reasons that led to the modifications were apical touch or decreased sagittal height, increased sagittal height, cylindrical over-refraction, poor visual acuity, lens flexure, peripheral touch, 360° edge compression, horizontal edge compression, and vertical edge compression. Conclusion: In this study, the use of Zenlens scleral lenses was shown to be a promising corrective treatment for patients requiring the use of scleral lenses. Although the study suggests a learning curve, as many adjustments were allowed, the lens could be customized according to the patients’ needs. This increased the success rates of fitting and wearing, and consequently, use of the lens became a great option for the visual rehabilitation of patients.