cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296371
title: Peripheral ossifying fibroma on the mandible: report of atypical presentation case

description: ABSTRACT Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign lesion, nodular, firm on palpation; the base is sessile or pedunculated; similar in color to the mucosa and epithelium; it may be preserved or ulcerated. It is prevalent in female and exclusively affects the gingiva. It is usually associated with irritating factors such as caries, dental plaque, among others. The objective of the present study is to report the case of a 27-years-old female patient, presenting a lesion in the mandible, complaining of an increased volume. Surgical excision was the treatment of choice. The patient is 24 months postoperatively with no signs of relapse.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296374.v1
title: DESAFIOS À CIRCULAÇÃO NA FRONTEIRA ENTRE BRASIL E GUIANA FRANCESA (FRANÇA)

description: Resumo Brasil e França compartilham uma larga fronteira na Amazônia. Nosso intuito neste texto é avaliar quais foram as ações empreendidas pelas quais o sistema de circulação da bacia do Rio Oiapoque foi alvo de re-desenhos desde o estabelecimento do limite internacional em 1900. A partir da utilização de bibliografia específica sobre o tema, bem como da realização de trabalho de campo em diferentes momentos, concluímos que os re-desenhos impuseram ao menos três grandes mudanças até hoje: i) a circulação líquida (fluvial), anteriormente hegemônica, é hoje posta em concorrência pela circulação dura (terrestre); ii) vê-se a substituição de acordos (ou normas informais) locais pela prevalência de regras internacionais; e iii) nota-se uma contradição nas relações bilaterais: o discurso oficial de integração valoriza o aumento da interface entre as duas margens do Rio enquanto a prática aponta para uma diminuição e um endurecimento das regras de circulação.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296377.v1
title: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin monotherapy for the treatment of hypogonadal symptoms in men with total testosterone &gt; 300 ng/dL

description: ABSTRACT Purpose The 2018 American Urological Association guidelines on the Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency recommended that 300 ng/dL be used as the threshold for prescribing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, it is not uncommon for men to present with signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency, despite having testosterone levels greater than 300 ng/dL. There exists scant literature regarding the use of hCG monotherapy for the treatment of hypogonadism in men not interested in fertility. We sought to evaluate serum testosterone response and duration of therapy of hCG monotherapy for men with symptoms of hypogonadism, but total testosterone levels &gt; 300 ng/dL. Materials and Methods We performed a multi-institutional retrospective case series of men receiving hCG monotherapy for symptomatic hypogonadism. We evaluated patient age, treatment indication, hCG dosage, past medical history, physical exam findings and serum testosterone and gonadotropins before and after therapy. Descriptive analysis was performed and Mann Whitney U Test was utilized for statistical analysis. Results Of the 20 men included in the study, treatment indications included low libido (45%), lack of energy (50%), and erectile dysfunction (45%). Mean testosterone improved by 49.9% from a baseline of 362 ng/dL (SD 158) to 519.8 ng/dL (SD 265.6), (p=0.006). Median duration of therapy was 8 months (SD 5 months). Fifty percent of patients reported symptom improvement. Conclusions Treatment of hypogonadal symptoms with hCG for men who have a baseline testosterone level &gt; 300 ng/dL appears to be safe and efficacious with no adverse events.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296365
title: Growth curves of meat-producing mammals by von Bertalanffy’s model

description: Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate how the parameterization and the application of different allometric values affect the obtention of the most adequate fit of von Bertalanffy’s model, in the description of the growth curve of meat-producing mammals (bovine, pigs, rabbits, and sheep). Among the nonlinear models, von Bertalanffy’s has been very often applied in several areas, with different parameterizations. This model has been commonly used with an allometric value of m = 2/3; however, for mammals, it is believed that this value can be m = 3/4. The analyzed data referring to the mass of meat-producing mammals according to their age were obtained from research institutions and from the literature. The results showed that von Bertalanffy’s model, with the allometric value of m = 3/4 and the used parameterization, provided better adjustments to quality evaluators. Besides, the model softened the overestimation of parameter a, giving a direct interpretation of parameter b, with the lowest values for curvature measurements, mainly for the parametric ones, and provided more reliable adjustments. Von Bertalanffy’s model can be used in the description of the growth curves of meat-producing mammals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296365.v1
title: Growth curves of meat-producing mammals by von Bertalanffy’s model

description: Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate how the parameterization and the application of different allometric values affect the obtention of the most adequate fit of von Bertalanffy’s model, in the description of the growth curve of meat-producing mammals (bovine, pigs, rabbits, and sheep). Among the nonlinear models, von Bertalanffy’s has been very often applied in several areas, with different parameterizations. This model has been commonly used with an allometric value of m = 2/3; however, for mammals, it is believed that this value can be m = 3/4. The analyzed data referring to the mass of meat-producing mammals according to their age were obtained from research institutions and from the literature. The results showed that von Bertalanffy’s model, with the allometric value of m = 3/4 and the used parameterization, provided better adjustments to quality evaluators. Besides, the model softened the overestimation of parameter a, giving a direct interpretation of parameter b, with the lowest values for curvature measurements, mainly for the parametric ones, and provided more reliable adjustments. Von Bertalanffy’s model can be used in the description of the growth curves of meat-producing mammals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296368.v1
title: Floors number influence on the instability parameter of reinforced concrete frame-braced buildings

description: Abstract This work aims to investigate the floors number influence on the instability parameter limit α1 of reinforced concrete frame-braced buildings; it succeeds another work in this field of knowledge, in which the same question was investigated for wall- and core-braced buildings. Initially, it is showed how the ABNT NBR 6118:2014 (Brazilian code for concrete structures design) defines when a second order analysis is needed. Topics concerning to physical nonlinearity consideration and to the lateral deflection components of frames are also presented. It follows an analytical study that led to the derivation of a method for determining the limit α1 as a function of the floors number and the relation between bending and shear stiffness. Finally, some examples are presented and their results are used for checking the method accuracy.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296371.v1
title: Peripheral ossifying fibroma on the mandible: report of atypical presentation case

description: ABSTRACT Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign lesion, nodular, firm on palpation; the base is sessile or pedunculated; similar in color to the mucosa and epithelium; it may be preserved or ulcerated. It is prevalent in female and exclusively affects the gingiva. It is usually associated with irritating factors such as caries, dental plaque, among others. The objective of the present study is to report the case of a 27-years-old female patient, presenting a lesion in the mandible, complaining of an increased volume. Surgical excision was the treatment of choice. The patient is 24 months postoperatively with no signs of relapse.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296332
title: Nonlinear static analysis of a pile-supported wharf

description: Abstract The aim of this paper is to carry out a nonlinear static analysis using a case study of a pile-supported wharf in a new oil tankers port. The seismic activity in this area is very intense with the peak ground acceleration of 0.55 g; for this reason, it is very important to analyse the structural behaviour of the nonlinear situation. The analysis of the wharf, modelled in 3D by finite element method, serves to calculate the structure vibration periods (the structure’s first period is 1.68 s) and the capacity curve. The design of the structure follows traditional criteria by international guidelines, and its procedure is in accordance to classic theoretical methods and codes. For the selection of adequate characteristic earthquake input for the pushover analysis European and Venezuelan codes have been used. Besides being important to study the seismic influence on the body of the wharf and on critical elements, as well as and the interaction fluid-structure-soil, it is also important to analyse the consequences of structure failure and to estimate the maximum allowed displacement. The results show that the ultimate displacement is 18,81 cm. A port is an extremely strategic work, which needs to be carefully designed to avoid environmental damage and maintain human safety.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296335
title: Assessment of request of laboratory tests in a university hospital: consequences for Clinical and Management

description: Abstract Background The increasing demand of medical care according to the principles established by the Brazilian Unified Health System made the current situation of public health gain complexity involving funding and support to maintain these services. There are reports of excessive use of diagnostic resources often unnecessary, with consequences for patients and for the budget of health services, especially hospitals. Objective It was to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative results of laboratory tests ordered in the outpatient clinics of Cardiology and Endocrinology of the Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School-USP. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out. An analysis of the exams was performed in outpatient clinics in the endocrinology and cardiology between July/2012 and July/2013. Results The number of tests was similar over the 12 months, and the examination/patient relationship was higher in the cardiology clinic with 10.36 versus 5.91 observed in endocrinology clinic. Besides that, it was observed the sub-elements of the tests, which demonstrated similar results: in Cardiology average rate of change elements was 20.79%, whereas in endocrinology, the average was 22.39%. Conclusion Understanding the behavior of physicians in requesting laboratory examinations in a large hospital can stimulate leaders and managers to seek proposals to improve the management of these large centers of high complexity of care. Thus, they can seek efficiency, quality of care and teaching.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296332.v1
title: Nonlinear static analysis of a pile-supported wharf

description: Abstract The aim of this paper is to carry out a nonlinear static analysis using a case study of a pile-supported wharf in a new oil tankers port. The seismic activity in this area is very intense with the peak ground acceleration of 0.55 g; for this reason, it is very important to analyse the structural behaviour of the nonlinear situation. The analysis of the wharf, modelled in 3D by finite element method, serves to calculate the structure vibration periods (the structure’s first period is 1.68 s) and the capacity curve. The design of the structure follows traditional criteria by international guidelines, and its procedure is in accordance to classic theoretical methods and codes. For the selection of adequate characteristic earthquake input for the pushover analysis European and Venezuelan codes have been used. Besides being important to study the seismic influence on the body of the wharf and on critical elements, as well as and the interaction fluid-structure-soil, it is also important to analyse the consequences of structure failure and to estimate the maximum allowed displacement. The results show that the ultimate displacement is 18,81 cm. A port is an extremely strategic work, which needs to be carefully designed to avoid environmental damage and maintain human safety.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296335.v1
title: Assessment of request of laboratory tests in a university hospital: consequences for Clinical and Management

description: Abstract Background The increasing demand of medical care according to the principles established by the Brazilian Unified Health System made the current situation of public health gain complexity involving funding and support to maintain these services. There are reports of excessive use of diagnostic resources often unnecessary, with consequences for patients and for the budget of health services, especially hospitals. Objective It was to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative results of laboratory tests ordered in the outpatient clinics of Cardiology and Endocrinology of the Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School-USP. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out. An analysis of the exams was performed in outpatient clinics in the endocrinology and cardiology between July/2012 and July/2013. Results The number of tests was similar over the 12 months, and the examination/patient relationship was higher in the cardiology clinic with 10.36 versus 5.91 observed in endocrinology clinic. Besides that, it was observed the sub-elements of the tests, which demonstrated similar results: in Cardiology average rate of change elements was 20.79%, whereas in endocrinology, the average was 22.39%. Conclusion Understanding the behavior of physicians in requesting laboratory examinations in a large hospital can stimulate leaders and managers to seek proposals to improve the management of these large centers of high complexity of care. Thus, they can seek efficiency, quality of care and teaching.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296311
title: Starch digestibility and sensory acceptance of gluten free foods prepared with tannin sorghum flour

description: Abstract: The objective of this work was to develop gluten-free cookies and savory fried pies using tannin-rich sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) flour, to evaluate their in vitro starch digestibility, and to verify how knowledge of sorghum benefits may contribute to the sensory acceptability of both products. The contents of rapidly digestible starch, slowly digestible starch, and resistant starch were determined. Sensory acceptance was evaluated in two sessions: one without information on sorghum benefits to human health; and another where this information was presented. The resistant starch and slowly digestible starch contents of the cookies (5.07 and 16.22%, respectively) were about twice those of the savory fried pies (2.54 and 8.89%, respectively), whereas the opposite was observed for the rapidly digestible starch contents (9.89 and 19.65%, respectively). The cookies and savory fried pies were sensorially accepted, with a significant increase in the means of the sensory scores after the information on sorghum benefits was disclosed. Therefore, gluten-free cookies and savory fried pies prepared with tannin sorghum flour have a great commercial potential, shown by the good sensory acceptance and by the slowly digestible starch and resistant starch contents of these products.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296317
title: Open Science Practices of the Brazilian academic community: A study based on scientifi c production

description: Abstract Open Science represents a new approach to scientifi c work, resulting from the fast development of interactive and collaborative modes of knowledge acquisition, production, and dissemination facilitated by information technologies. The term is used as an “umbrella” encompassing a set of initiatives, including Open Access and Open Data. This paper, with a scientometric approach, uses the Brazilianscientifi c production of articles published in journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection during the 2015-2018 period, to investigate the practices of the Brazilian academic community related to Open Access and Open Data. A stable growth of Open Access articles, representing more than a third of the Brazilian scientifi c production in the Web of Science, is observed during that period. Publication in Open Access international mega journals is a prominent practice, particularly, in the Agriculture and Science & Technologies research communities, as well as the deposit in repositories of previously published articles in Open Access journals. Practices related to Open Data still seem incipient; the results suggest that the deposit/use of Open Data repositories predominates in the areas of Science & Technology, Parasitology and Genetics & Heredity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296317.v1
title: Open Science Practices of the Brazilian academic community: A study based on scientifi c production

description: Abstract Open Science represents a new approach to scientifi c work, resulting from the fast development of interactive and collaborative modes of knowledge acquisition, production, and dissemination facilitated by information technologies. The term is used as an “umbrella” encompassing a set of initiatives, including Open Access and Open Data. This paper, with a scientometric approach, uses the Brazilianscientifi c production of articles published in journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection during the 2015-2018 period, to investigate the practices of the Brazilian academic community related to Open Access and Open Data. A stable growth of Open Access articles, representing more than a third of the Brazilian scientifi c production in the Web of Science, is observed during that period. Publication in Open Access international mega journals is a prominent practice, particularly, in the Agriculture and Science & Technologies research communities, as well as the deposit in repositories of previously published articles in Open Access journals. Practices related to Open Data still seem incipient; the results suggest that the deposit/use of Open Data repositories predominates in the areas of Science & Technology, Parasitology and Genetics & Heredity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296305
title: Congenital Supravalvar Mitral Ring - A Case Report

description: Abstract Congenital mitral valve stenosis is a rare and severe disease, usually associated with other heart defects. The appropriate intervention depends on the site and mechanism of valvular obstruction and the aim is to avoid or delay valve replacement since it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early single-stage complete repair is associated with better prognosis. We report the case of a 20-month-old child with a supravalvar mitral ring combined with a ventricular septal defect; pulmonary arterial systolic pressure before the surgery was 79 mmHg. The patient underwent a successful surgical repair with good clinical resolution.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296308
title: Outcomes of endovascular treatment of renal arterial stenosis in transplanted kidneys

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of endovascular treatment of TRAS with PTA. Materials and Methods We searched our prospectively collected database looking at cases of TRAS between January 2005-December 2011. CCT was the gold-standart for diagnosis of TRAS. Parameters analysed comprised technical aspects, arterial blood pressure variation, and renal function. A minimum follow-up of 24 months was considered. Results Of the 2221 renal transplants performed in the selected period, 22 (0.9%) patients were identified with TRAS. Fourteen (63.6%) were male and mean age was 377±14.8years (12-69). Kidney graft was from deceased donnors in 20 (80%) cases. On doppler evaluation, mean blood flow speed after transplantation, at TRAS diagnosis and after TAP was 210.6±99.5, 417±122.7 and 182.5±81.6mL/sec, respectively (p&lt;0.001). For SBP and DBP, there was a significant difference between between pre-intervention and all post-treatment time points (p&lt;0.001). After 1 month of the procedure, there was stabilization of the Cr level with a significant difference between mean Cr levels along time (p&lt;0.001). After a mean follow-up of 16±4.2 (3-24) months, overall success rate was 100%. Conclusions Endovascular treatment with PTA/stenting is a safe and effective option for managing TRAS, ensuring the functionality of the graft and normalization of blood pressure and renal function.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296311.v1
title: Starch digestibility and sensory acceptance of gluten free foods prepared with tannin sorghum flour

description: Abstract: The objective of this work was to develop gluten-free cookies and savory fried pies using tannin-rich sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) flour, to evaluate their in vitro starch digestibility, and to verify how knowledge of sorghum benefits may contribute to the sensory acceptability of both products. The contents of rapidly digestible starch, slowly digestible starch, and resistant starch were determined. Sensory acceptance was evaluated in two sessions: one without information on sorghum benefits to human health; and another where this information was presented. The resistant starch and slowly digestible starch contents of the cookies (5.07 and 16.22%, respectively) were about twice those of the savory fried pies (2.54 and 8.89%, respectively), whereas the opposite was observed for the rapidly digestible starch contents (9.89 and 19.65%, respectively). The cookies and savory fried pies were sensorially accepted, with a significant increase in the means of the sensory scores after the information on sorghum benefits was disclosed. Therefore, gluten-free cookies and savory fried pies prepared with tannin sorghum flour have a great commercial potential, shown by the good sensory acceptance and by the slowly digestible starch and resistant starch contents of these products.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10296296
title: THE EFFECT OF MUSCLE DAMAGE AND THE IL-6-174C/G POLYMORPHISM ON THE SERUM IL-6 LEVELS OF OLDER MEN

description: ABSTRACT Introduction Fast population aging is a global reality. Today’s major challenge is to promote the healthy aging of more and more people by acting on factors that can be modified, such as physical exercise. Regular exercise could contribute to the prevention of chronic diseases associated with aging. Research has been conducted on the physical training response of elderly individuals, but there is not yet any consensus on the influence of strength training or IL-6 polymorphism on levels of inflammatory markers such as IL-6 and muscle damage marker CK, particularly in healthy elderly male individuals. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship of IL-6 promoter -174 C/G gene polymorphism on systemic IL-6 responses and muscle damage after eccentric strength training in elderly men. Methods This is a prospective, high-quality study. Gene frequency of polymorphism of promoter gene IL6 G-174C was identified using the Hardy-Weinberg test in 28 older male volunteers. The relationships of each genotype with IL-6 and CK serum levels were analyzed. CK and IL-6 levels were determined at pre-training and 0h, 3h, 24h, and 48h post-training periods. Results Differences in baseline and post-training IL-6 levels of genotypic groups were observed for all time periods analyzed (p = 0.029). Eccentric exercise efficiently reduced post-intervention muscle damage, thus showing a statistical difference between the pre- and post-intervention time points ( p = &lt;0.0005). Conclusion Eccentric training influenced CK and IL-6 modulation independently of the polymorphism of the IL-6 promoter gene -174 C/G. Level of evidence II, Prospective comparative type.