cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514195.v1
title: Evaluation of oral conditions in patients with neurodegenerative diseases treated in geriatric centers

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the general clinical conditions and oral alterations, and also evaluate the prosthesis, in subjects diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or Parkinson's disease (PD), attended at two geriatric centers in the city of Fortaleza - Ceará. Methods: 70 patients were analyzed (between 57 to 91 years) with AD and PD, through evaluation of neurological medical records and oral clinical examination. Variables as sex, age, race, comorbidities, oral manifestations and prosthetic conditions were observed. A total of 20 elderly patients without neurological disease consisted the control group (CG). Fisher's exact test and Kruskal-Wallis were used as statistical analysis. Results: In both groups, blood hypertension was the most frequent comorbidity. As for the oral examination in the group with AD, it was observed that 54.2% had periodontal disease, 34.2% caries. Similar results were found in PD patients (31.4%; 22.8% - respectively). However, no difference was observed between the groups, as the systemic and oral manifestations in both geriatric centers (p&gt; 0.05). Was identified more than half of the subjects (57.7%) using dentures, and 86.5% of these had become maladaptive, with some kind of defect. There was statistical difference in the presence of associated oral pathology, denture stomatitis, between dementia and control group (p = 0.0213). Conclusion: Elderly patients with AD and PD have poor oral health, as well as those without neurodegenerative diseases. However, have more defects and disorders associated with the use of removable dentures.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508519.v1
title: Transparency and access to information: A study of demand for accounting information in Brazilian federal universities

description: Abstract Through Law No 12.527/11, Law on Access to Information, Brazil experiences the beginning of the implementation of a policy on access to public information, which is an instrument of extensive national policy, focusing on transparency and social control of public acts. The International Convergence of Accounting Standards has the same goal, i.e., transparency of the inventory of current state government accounting and reporting practices. The Brazilian federal universities, as public entities, are required to comply with the rules of transparency and inventory accounting. The present study shows the results of a doctoral research that, among other objectives, endeavors to verify the behavior of demand for accounting information in public federal universities, after the implementation of law on access to information. The study included a sample of 59 universities during the first two years of implementation of the law on Access to Information. In this qualitative study, we conducted a bibliographical and documentary research to collect information on the Statistical Reports of the federal universities available on the website Electronic Citizen Service Information Systems. It may be concluded that during the first two years of the law on Access to Information, on average only 61% of the federal universities demanded financial information, despite the efforts of the federal government in disclosing public information on their websites. Furthermore, the total number of demands for information on accounting remained unchanged between the first and second year of implementation of law on Access to Information.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667625
title: Sociocultural micro-realities transformed by tourism in São Miguel do Gostoso, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

description: Abstract Justified purpose of the topic: The purpose of this article was to align theoretical and methodological perspectives of microhistory with the contribution of studies in the field of tourism, in order to understand transformations of micro-realities in the municipality of São Miguel do Gostoso, state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Micro-realities are histories of ordinary people that translate and clarify microscopic aspects of a complex life style. Purpose: To analyze the social cultural transformations of place caused by the tourism phenomenon from the perspective of local micro-realities. Design, methodology and approach: In terms of methodology we combined qualitative analysis with participant observation, analysis of documents and audiovisual records on the town. Fifty-two individuals were interviewed, among those who had a certain prominence in town history. They should not have any official position, but they should have experienced the changes occurring between 1993 and 2016. Seventeen respondents were considered for this article. Results and originality: The research results highlight relevant changes in the sociocultural micro-realities of participants. The most prominent impacts mentioned are: the gradual emptying of cultural traditions, changes in food habits and in language. On the other hand, the positive contributions listed concern plurality of cultures and social engagement. We concluded that tourist flows altered sociocultural micro-realities, and thus defining tourism as the region’s most important economic activity, and relocating work force. This study relevance and originality is the link between microhistory and tourism, almost non-existent in scientific research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506443
title: Childhood and Schooling: entrance of children in elementary school

description: Abstract: Grounded on an ethnographic research approach in education, based on participant observation, video recordings, and interviews, we followed a group of six-year-old children in their process of integration into Elementary School. In our study, we sought to characterize aspects of the beginning of this process considering the school culture as something in constant motion, populated by clashes and contradictions, and in close relation with the construction of peer culture. We highlight some essential aspects that characterized the entrance of these children in Elementary School: the routine daily written in the blackboard, the concern with the children's physical well-being, the care with school artifacts, the teacher's low voice tone, the conversation circle, and the practice of children helping one another.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506443.v1
title: Childhood and Schooling: entrance of children in elementary school

description: Abstract: Grounded on an ethnographic research approach in education, based on participant observation, video recordings, and interviews, we followed a group of six-year-old children in their process of integration into Elementary School. In our study, we sought to characterize aspects of the beginning of this process considering the school culture as something in constant motion, populated by clashes and contradictions, and in close relation with the construction of peer culture. We highlight some essential aspects that characterized the entrance of these children in Elementary School: the routine daily written in the blackboard, the concern with the children's physical well-being, the care with school artifacts, the teacher's low voice tone, the conversation circle, and the practice of children helping one another.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667625.v1
title: Sociocultural micro-realities transformed by tourism in São Miguel do Gostoso, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

description: Abstract Justified purpose of the topic: The purpose of this article was to align theoretical and methodological perspectives of microhistory with the contribution of studies in the field of tourism, in order to understand transformations of micro-realities in the municipality of São Miguel do Gostoso, state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Micro-realities are histories of ordinary people that translate and clarify microscopic aspects of a complex life style. Purpose: To analyze the social cultural transformations of place caused by the tourism phenomenon from the perspective of local micro-realities. Design, methodology and approach: In terms of methodology we combined qualitative analysis with participant observation, analysis of documents and audiovisual records on the town. Fifty-two individuals were interviewed, among those who had a certain prominence in town history. They should not have any official position, but they should have experienced the changes occurring between 1993 and 2016. Seventeen respondents were considered for this article. Results and originality: The research results highlight relevant changes in the sociocultural micro-realities of participants. The most prominent impacts mentioned are: the gradual emptying of cultural traditions, changes in food habits and in language. On the other hand, the positive contributions listed concern plurality of cultures and social engagement. We concluded that tourist flows altered sociocultural micro-realities, and thus defining tourism as the region’s most important economic activity, and relocating work force. This study relevance and originality is the link between microhistory and tourism, almost non-existent in scientific research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508519
title: Transparency and access to information: A study of demand for accounting information in Brazilian federal universities

description: Abstract Through Law No 12.527/11, Law on Access to Information, Brazil experiences the beginning of the implementation of a policy on access to public information, which is an instrument of extensive national policy, focusing on transparency and social control of public acts. The International Convergence of Accounting Standards has the same goal, i.e., transparency of the inventory of current state government accounting and reporting practices. The Brazilian federal universities, as public entities, are required to comply with the rules of transparency and inventory accounting. The present study shows the results of a doctoral research that, among other objectives, endeavors to verify the behavior of demand for accounting information in public federal universities, after the implementation of law on access to information. The study included a sample of 59 universities during the first two years of implementation of the law on Access to Information. In this qualitative study, we conducted a bibliographical and documentary research to collect information on the Statistical Reports of the federal universities available on the website Electronic Citizen Service Information Systems. It may be concluded that during the first two years of the law on Access to Information, on average only 61% of the federal universities demanded financial information, despite the efforts of the federal government in disclosing public information on their websites. Furthermore, the total number of demands for information on accounting remained unchanged between the first and second year of implementation of law on Access to Information.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941719
title: Effect of cyanide by sodium nitroprusside (SNP) application on germination, antioxidative system and lipid peroxidation of Senna macranthera seeds under saline stress

description: Abstract: The effects of NO donors on germination under saline stress have been much investigated for many species, however, there are reports that the effect caused by donors are effects of cyanide present. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on germination, antioxidative system and lipid peroxidation of Senna macranthera seeds under saline stress. The osmotic potentials of -0.4 and -0.5 MPa of NaCl were used, as well as the concentration of 100 μM of sodium nitroprusside, inactive sodium nitroprusside. Germination rate, imbibition curves, antioxidant enzyme activity, lipid peroxidation, and protein content were evaluated. Similar effects were observed for sodium nitroprusside and inactive sodium nitroprusside, indicating that these effects were related to the release of the cyanide present in sodium nitroprusside. The sodium nitroprusside (SNP) improves the germination of Senna macranthera seeds under salt stress conditions, through release of cyanide. The cyanide favored germination, reducing lipid peroxidation and increasing the activity of the antioxidant enzymes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7941719.v1
title: Effect of cyanide by sodium nitroprusside (SNP) application on germination, antioxidative system and lipid peroxidation of Senna macranthera seeds under saline stress

description: Abstract: The effects of NO donors on germination under saline stress have been much investigated for many species, however, there are reports that the effect caused by donors are effects of cyanide present. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on germination, antioxidative system and lipid peroxidation of Senna macranthera seeds under saline stress. The osmotic potentials of -0.4 and -0.5 MPa of NaCl were used, as well as the concentration of 100 μM of sodium nitroprusside, inactive sodium nitroprusside. Germination rate, imbibition curves, antioxidant enzyme activity, lipid peroxidation, and protein content were evaluated. Similar effects were observed for sodium nitroprusside and inactive sodium nitroprusside, indicating that these effects were related to the release of the cyanide present in sodium nitroprusside. The sodium nitroprusside (SNP) improves the germination of Senna macranthera seeds under salt stress conditions, through release of cyanide. The cyanide favored germination, reducing lipid peroxidation and increasing the activity of the antioxidant enzymes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507784
title: Health and nutrition status of children assisted in public daycare centers of Campina Grande, Paraíba

description: Abstract Introduction The health and nutrition status of Brazilian children is still worrying. This study aimed to characterize the morbidity and nutritional profile of children assisted in public daycare centers in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba. Methods This is a descriptive study of prevalence in a probabilistic sample of 299 children. Data on the socio-demographic condition (age, sex, area of residence, benefit from social programs), nutritional status (birth weight, height/age, weight/height, weight/age, micronutrients nutritional status), family food security of situation and health (health problems in the last 15 days, signs of subclinical infectious processes, eosinophilia, parasitism) of children were collected. Results The most frequent anthropometric deviations were stunting (7.0%) and overweight (8.3%). Food insecurity was found in 68.9% of families. Anemia was found in 16.97% of children and zinc deficiency in 13.28%. Children presented high frequency of health problems in the last 15 days reported by the mother (68.6%), eosinophilia (65.5%), parasitism (82.7%) and poly-parasitism (46.4%). Conclusion Children assisted in daycare centers presented infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies during epidemiologic transition predominance periods. Food insecurity stands out in the food and nutrition status, with significant prevalence of stunting and overweight.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507784.v1
title: Health and nutrition status of children assisted in public daycare centers of Campina Grande, Paraíba

description: Abstract Introduction The health and nutrition status of Brazilian children is still worrying. This study aimed to characterize the morbidity and nutritional profile of children assisted in public daycare centers in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba. Methods This is a descriptive study of prevalence in a probabilistic sample of 299 children. Data on the socio-demographic condition (age, sex, area of residence, benefit from social programs), nutritional status (birth weight, height/age, weight/height, weight/age, micronutrients nutritional status), family food security of situation and health (health problems in the last 15 days, signs of subclinical infectious processes, eosinophilia, parasitism) of children were collected. Results The most frequent anthropometric deviations were stunting (7.0%) and overweight (8.3%). Food insecurity was found in 68.9% of families. Anemia was found in 16.97% of children and zinc deficiency in 13.28%. Children presented high frequency of health problems in the last 15 days reported by the mother (68.6%), eosinophilia (65.5%), parasitism (82.7%) and poly-parasitism (46.4%). Conclusion Children assisted in daycare centers presented infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies during epidemiologic transition predominance periods. Food insecurity stands out in the food and nutrition status, with significant prevalence of stunting and overweight.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5885593
title: Information as a promoter of autonomy and social integration

description: Abstract The theoretical and methodological assumptions of Information Science can contribute to the investigation of how the strategic use of mediated information can help reduce inequality through the application of the principles of social protagonism. This reflection guided a PhD sandwich research that resulted in the present article and focused on the development of a possible social integration model based on the experience gained in an Italian community called Rione Sanità. The actions undertaken in this community, described in the model proposed, were aimed at providing Sanità's residents with concrete, true, and legitimate appropriation of information, achievement of autonomy, and cultural and social empowerment. The qualitative research approach was used in the field research. Data were collected through interviews and participant observation, and were analyzed using content analysis as proposed by Bardin, establishing categories. It was concluded that social ties and group identity need to be rethought considering that only by respecting the differences, one can understand the subject as unique, but also as someone who needs others and everything surrounding him/her and union in order to fight against degradation. The only possible dimension is continuous experimentation; however, this requires constant monitoring of the existing conditions and processes focusing on the weaknesses, promoting information actions for and within the individuals studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5885593.v1
title: Information as a promoter of autonomy and social integration

description: Abstract The theoretical and methodological assumptions of Information Science can contribute to the investigation of how the strategic use of mediated information can help reduce inequality through the application of the principles of social protagonism. This reflection guided a PhD sandwich research that resulted in the present article and focused on the development of a possible social integration model based on the experience gained in an Italian community called Rione Sanità. The actions undertaken in this community, described in the model proposed, were aimed at providing Sanità's residents with concrete, true, and legitimate appropriation of information, achievement of autonomy, and cultural and social empowerment. The qualitative research approach was used in the field research. Data were collected through interviews and participant observation, and were analyzed using content analysis as proposed by Bardin, establishing categories. It was concluded that social ties and group identity need to be rethought considering that only by respecting the differences, one can understand the subject as unique, but also as someone who needs others and everything surrounding him/her and union in order to fight against degradation. The only possible dimension is continuous experimentation; however, this requires constant monitoring of the existing conditions and processes focusing on the weaknesses, promoting information actions for and within the individuals studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506647
title: Mycodiversity Associated with Trees of Copaifera langsdorffii Desf. in Brasília, the Federal District of Brazil

description: Studies to expand knowledge on fungal species associated with native plants of the Cerrado and train human resources to identify and conserve fungal diversity in this ecosystem are of paramount importance, especially when considering the magnitude of the mycoflora, and its wealth of species and habitat diversity. Based on this, the purpose of this study was to define the set of fungal species associated with Copaifera langsdorffii, leading to a widening of regional mycological knowledge. To this end, samples of leaves and twigs of C. langsdorffii with symptoms and signs of fungi were collected in Brasilia, the Federal District of Brazil, and its associated mycoflora was identified with the aid of appropriate keys. As a result, eight fungi were found: Diorchidium copaifera; probable new species of Stigmopeltis, Geastrumia, Metathyriella, Treubiomyces and Leptosphaeria; and two new genera in the group of coelomycetes. This study suggests that there is a great diversity of fungi in the Cerrado trees and that their mycobiota is still little explored and identified.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506647.v1
title: Mycodiversity Associated with Trees of Copaifera langsdorffii Desf. in Brasília, the Federal District of Brazil

description: Studies to expand knowledge on fungal species associated with native plants of the Cerrado and train human resources to identify and conserve fungal diversity in this ecosystem are of paramount importance, especially when considering the magnitude of the mycoflora, and its wealth of species and habitat diversity. Based on this, the purpose of this study was to define the set of fungal species associated with Copaifera langsdorffii, leading to a widening of regional mycological knowledge. To this end, samples of leaves and twigs of C. langsdorffii with symptoms and signs of fungi were collected in Brasilia, the Federal District of Brazil, and its associated mycoflora was identified with the aid of appropriate keys. As a result, eight fungi were found: Diorchidium copaifera; probable new species of Stigmopeltis, Geastrumia, Metathyriella, Treubiomyces and Leptosphaeria; and two new genera in the group of coelomycetes. This study suggests that there is a great diversity of fungi in the Cerrado trees and that their mycobiota is still little explored and identified.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9696821.v1
title: Professional stratification, economic inequality and social classes in late Nineteenth-century Brazil. Preliminary notes on the Brazilian imperial classes

description: ABSTRACT The article presents a panorama of socioeconomic hierarchies in late Nineteenth-century Brazil. Income analysis of social classes underpins these echelons. Within a theoretical and historical approach focused on social class, the article reckons that the Brazilian Empire was relatively egalitarian in terms of wages. A broad expressiveness of the lower classes, rather than a hypothetical robustness of the middle or the upper classes, explains this equality. The analysis of purchasing power and patterns of consumption made it possible to identify the degree of precariousness of the popular classes, as well as the existence of mainly urban middle classes. Lastly, salary data on the upper classes should not hide concentration of wealth, a main characteristic of the Empire’s decay, which was largely due to a polarized structure of slave property.