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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772720
title: A Direct Approach for Coupling Matrix Synthesis for Coupled Resonator Diplexers

description: Abstract Diplexers are used to separate or combine two bands of frequencies and they are designed by combining channel filters using distribution circuit or alternatively designed based on coupled resonator circuits. Design parameters of coupled resonator circuits such as coupling coefficients, self-resonant frequencies and external couplings are done using optimization techniques. However, optimization techniques are not always efficient particularly for large set of parameters and hence more efficient approaches are required. In this paper, numerical solution instead of optimization is proposed to synthesize coupled resonator diplexers and obtain coupling coefficients directly from equations. The proposed direct approach achieves the desired characteristics for any given number of resonators and some numerical examples are given to demonstrate the validity of the proposed approach. One of the given examples is compared to a diplexer in literature synthesized using optimization technique and implemented using cavity resonators.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772717
title: Schooling impacts on the overactive bladder diagnosis in women

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the overactive bladder (OAB) diagnosis using OAB-V8 and ICIQOAB questionnaires in women with different schooling and cultural levels. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and eighty six healthy women answered a clinical questionnaire filling out information about schooling, demographic and gynecological data. The OAB-V8 and ICIQ-OAB questionnaires were used to evaluate OAB diagnosis and symptoms; and the QS-F questionnaire, to determine the sexual function. All questionnaires were validated in Portuguese. Results: The mean age was 37.3 years-old. Regarding to schooling level, 23.1% had concluded primary education; 65.8%, secondary school; and 11.1% had higher education. Considering the OAB-V8 (score ≥8), 51.8% of evaluated women had OAB diagnosis. There was a positive linear correlation between the OAB-V8 and ICIQ-OAB questionnaires in its sections “a” (r=0.812, p&lt;0.001) and “b” (r=759, p&lt;0.001). There was a positive linear correlation between age and the amount of time used to answer the OAB-V8, ICIQ-OAB and QS-F questionnaires (p&lt;0.001). The ICIQ-OAB was the hardest to answer for all schooling levels when compared to the other questionnaires. Women who had concluded primary and secondary education significantly demanded more help to answer all questionnaires than those with higher education (p&lt;0.05). Furthermore, women with higher education took significantly less time answering all questionnaires when compared to their less educated counterparts (primary and secondary schooling), since they were quicker to answer each individual question. Conclusion: Educational level and ageing had an impact on women response using different questionnaires for OAB and sexual function evaluations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772717.v1
title: Schooling impacts on the overactive bladder diagnosis in women

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the overactive bladder (OAB) diagnosis using OAB-V8 and ICIQOAB questionnaires in women with different schooling and cultural levels. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and eighty six healthy women answered a clinical questionnaire filling out information about schooling, demographic and gynecological data. The OAB-V8 and ICIQ-OAB questionnaires were used to evaluate OAB diagnosis and symptoms; and the QS-F questionnaire, to determine the sexual function. All questionnaires were validated in Portuguese. Results: The mean age was 37.3 years-old. Regarding to schooling level, 23.1% had concluded primary education; 65.8%, secondary school; and 11.1% had higher education. Considering the OAB-V8 (score ≥8), 51.8% of evaluated women had OAB diagnosis. There was a positive linear correlation between the OAB-V8 and ICIQ-OAB questionnaires in its sections “a” (r=0.812, p&lt;0.001) and “b” (r=759, p&lt;0.001). There was a positive linear correlation between age and the amount of time used to answer the OAB-V8, ICIQ-OAB and QS-F questionnaires (p&lt;0.001). The ICIQ-OAB was the hardest to answer for all schooling levels when compared to the other questionnaires. Women who had concluded primary and secondary education significantly demanded more help to answer all questionnaires than those with higher education (p&lt;0.05). Furthermore, women with higher education took significantly less time answering all questionnaires when compared to their less educated counterparts (primary and secondary schooling), since they were quicker to answer each individual question. Conclusion: Educational level and ageing had an impact on women response using different questionnaires for OAB and sexual function evaluations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772714
title: In vitro action of silicon sources on isolates of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens.

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro action of potassium and aluminum silicate, at various concentrations (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 10.0 %), on isolates of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (Cff). The fungicide tolylfluanid was used as a positive control. Paper discs embedded with the test compounds at different concentrations were placed in the center of each Petri dish after solidification of the culture medium (NSA) containing the bacterium, and the measurements of inhibition halos were performed after 48 h incubation. Potassium silicate (Supa Sílica®) did not affect the growth of Cff, while the aluminum silicate (Rocksil®) had an inhibitory action on the evaluated isolates.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772714.v1
title: In vitro action of silicon sources on isolates of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens.

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro action of potassium and aluminum silicate, at various concentrations (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 10.0 %), on isolates of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (Cff). The fungicide tolylfluanid was used as a positive control. Paper discs embedded with the test compounds at different concentrations were placed in the center of each Petri dish after solidification of the culture medium (NSA) containing the bacterium, and the measurements of inhibition halos were performed after 48 h incubation. Potassium silicate (Supa Sílica®) did not affect the growth of Cff, while the aluminum silicate (Rocksil®) had an inhibitory action on the evaluated isolates.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772705
title: The Knowledge Management Processes at Different Stages of Group Development

description: ABSTRACT Based on a developmental approach, this study intended to analyze the extent to which the different stages of group development differ regarding the use of knowledge management processes. The sample comprised 211 teams belonging to a Portuguese military organization. In order to test the hypotheses a multivariate analysis of variance was conducted. The results showed that more mature and cooperative groups (Restructuring/Realization phase) apply to a greater degree the processes of knowledge management, while groups in which there is high intragroup competition and in which members try to “gain power” among themselves (Reframing phase), apply these processes to a lesser degree.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772705.v1
title: The Knowledge Management Processes at Different Stages of Group Development

description: ABSTRACT Based on a developmental approach, this study intended to analyze the extent to which the different stages of group development differ regarding the use of knowledge management processes. The sample comprised 211 teams belonging to a Portuguese military organization. In order to test the hypotheses a multivariate analysis of variance was conducted. The results showed that more mature and cooperative groups (Restructuring/Realization phase) apply to a greater degree the processes of knowledge management, while groups in which there is high intragroup competition and in which members try to “gain power” among themselves (Reframing phase), apply these processes to a lesser degree.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772699
title: A Showcase for the Doctors of the Sertão: the Revista Goiana de Medicina and Chagas Disease in Goiás (1955-1962)

description: ABSTRACT As the official journal of the Goiás Medical Association, the Revista Goiana de Medicina transcended its original frontiers and became a vehicle for disseminating medical research by doctors from Central Brazil, giving them a high level of visibility. The editorial emphasis on Chagas disease, a serious rural endemic that threatened the interior of the country in the mid-twentieth century, is identified as a determining factor in the prominence achieved by them. Setting out from an analysis of articles and institutional correspondence, and taking the journal in question as both the source and object of research, the article reflects simultaneously on the importance of the Goiás medical journal for the institutionalization of local medicine and its relevance among scholars of American trypanosomiasis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772699.v1
title: A Showcase for the Doctors of the Sertão: the Revista Goiana de Medicina and Chagas Disease in Goiás (1955-1962)

description: ABSTRACT As the official journal of the Goiás Medical Association, the Revista Goiana de Medicina transcended its original frontiers and became a vehicle for disseminating medical research by doctors from Central Brazil, giving them a high level of visibility. The editorial emphasis on Chagas disease, a serious rural endemic that threatened the interior of the country in the mid-twentieth century, is identified as a determining factor in the prominence achieved by them. Setting out from an analysis of articles and institutional correspondence, and taking the journal in question as both the source and object of research, the article reflects simultaneously on the importance of the Goiás medical journal for the institutionalization of local medicine and its relevance among scholars of American trypanosomiasis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772696
title: Comparison among bone marrow mesenchymal stem and mononuclear cells to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury in rabbits

description: Abstract Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of allogeneic mesenchymal stem-cells and autologous mononuclear cells to promote sensorimotor recovery and tissue rescue. Methods: Female rabbits were submitted to the epidural balloon inflation method and the intravenous cells administrations were made after 8 hours or seven days after injury induction. Sensorimotor evaluation of the hindlimbs was performed, and the euthanasia was made thirty days after the treatment. Spinal cords were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Results: Both therapies given 8 hours after the injury promoted the sensorimotor recovery after a week. Only the group treated after a week with mononuclear cells showed no significant recovery at post-injury day 14. In the days 21 and 28, all treatments promoted significant recovery. Histopathological analysis showed no difference among the experimental groups. Our results showed that both bone marrow-derived cell types promoted significant sensorimotor recovery after injury, and the treatment made at least a week after injury is efficient. Conclusion: The possibilities of therapy with bone marrow-derived cells are large, increasing the therapeutic arsenal for the treatment of spinal cord injury.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772696.v1
title: Comparison among bone marrow mesenchymal stem and mononuclear cells to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury in rabbits

description: Abstract Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of allogeneic mesenchymal stem-cells and autologous mononuclear cells to promote sensorimotor recovery and tissue rescue. Methods: Female rabbits were submitted to the epidural balloon inflation method and the intravenous cells administrations were made after 8 hours or seven days after injury induction. Sensorimotor evaluation of the hindlimbs was performed, and the euthanasia was made thirty days after the treatment. Spinal cords were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Results: Both therapies given 8 hours after the injury promoted the sensorimotor recovery after a week. Only the group treated after a week with mononuclear cells showed no significant recovery at post-injury day 14. In the days 21 and 28, all treatments promoted significant recovery. Histopathological analysis showed no difference among the experimental groups. Our results showed that both bone marrow-derived cell types promoted significant sensorimotor recovery after injury, and the treatment made at least a week after injury is efficient. Conclusion: The possibilities of therapy with bone marrow-derived cells are large, increasing the therapeutic arsenal for the treatment of spinal cord injury.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772687
title: Ureteral orifice involvement by urothelial carcinoma: long term oncologic and functional outcomes

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: Bladder cancer (BC) may involve the ureteral orifice, and the resection of the orifice has oncological and functional consequences such as development of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), vesicoureteral reflux or ureteral stenosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the oncological and functional outcomes of the ureteral orifice resection in BC patients and determine the predictive factors for UTUC development. Materials and Methods: A total of 1359 patients diagnosed with BC, between 1992 and 2012, were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were grouped with respect to orifice resection and compared for development of UTUC, survival and functional outcomes. Kaplan-Meier method was used to compare survival outcomes. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of UTUC development. Results: Ureteral orifice involvement was detected in 138 (10.2%) patients. The rate of synchronous (10.1% vs. 0.7%, p=0.0001) and metachronous (5.3% vs. 0.9%, p=0.0001) UTUC development was found to be higher in patients with ureteral orifice involvement. Orifice involvement and tumor stage were found to be associated with development of UTUC in the regression analysis. Overall (p=0.963) and cancer specific survival rates (p=0.629) were found to be similar. Hydronephrosis was also significantly higher in patients with orifice involved BC, due to the orifice obstruction caused by the tumor (33.3% vs. 13.9%, p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: BC with ureteral orifice involvement has significantly increased the risk of having synchronous or metachronous UTUC. However, orifice involvement was not found to be associated with survival outcomes. Development of stricture due to resection is a very rare complication.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772687.v1
title: Ureteral orifice involvement by urothelial carcinoma: long term oncologic and functional outcomes

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: Bladder cancer (BC) may involve the ureteral orifice, and the resection of the orifice has oncological and functional consequences such as development of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), vesicoureteral reflux or ureteral stenosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the oncological and functional outcomes of the ureteral orifice resection in BC patients and determine the predictive factors for UTUC development. Materials and Methods: A total of 1359 patients diagnosed with BC, between 1992 and 2012, were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were grouped with respect to orifice resection and compared for development of UTUC, survival and functional outcomes. Kaplan-Meier method was used to compare survival outcomes. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of UTUC development. Results: Ureteral orifice involvement was detected in 138 (10.2%) patients. The rate of synchronous (10.1% vs. 0.7%, p=0.0001) and metachronous (5.3% vs. 0.9%, p=0.0001) UTUC development was found to be higher in patients with ureteral orifice involvement. Orifice involvement and tumor stage were found to be associated with development of UTUC in the regression analysis. Overall (p=0.963) and cancer specific survival rates (p=0.629) were found to be similar. Hydronephrosis was also significantly higher in patients with orifice involved BC, due to the orifice obstruction caused by the tumor (33.3% vs. 13.9%, p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: BC with ureteral orifice involvement has significantly increased the risk of having synchronous or metachronous UTUC. However, orifice involvement was not found to be associated with survival outcomes. Development of stricture due to resection is a very rare complication.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772684
title: Etiology and possible inoculum sources for the occurrence of rot in black wattle minicuttings

description: ABSTRACT Acacia mearnsii De Wild. is cultivated in Brazil for tannin, cellulose and energy production. Currently, clonal plantations have been established, but one of the limiting factors for seedling production is the occurrence of rot in minicuttings. This study aimed to evaluate rot in black wattle minicuttings in three commercial clones and to determine the associated causal agents in Triunfo/RS. The analyzed materials were rotten minicuttings, apparently healthy clonal minigarden sprouts; sprouts with dark lesions; substrate used for minicutting rooting; water used for irrigation; diseased ministumps; sand from clonal minigarden; plastic tubes; and cracked stones from the greenhouse floor. Samples were collected in September/2015 and March/2016. For detection of fungi, the used methods were direct isolation and indirect isolation, serial dilution, bait test and plating of residues. Calonectria polizzii and Neopestalotiopsis clavispora are the causal agents of rot in minicuttings. Asymptomatic sprouts, plastic tubes, greenhouse floor and the used substrate can be inoculum sources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772684.v1
title: Etiology and possible inoculum sources for the occurrence of rot in black wattle minicuttings

description: ABSTRACT Acacia mearnsii De Wild. is cultivated in Brazil for tannin, cellulose and energy production. Currently, clonal plantations have been established, but one of the limiting factors for seedling production is the occurrence of rot in minicuttings. This study aimed to evaluate rot in black wattle minicuttings in three commercial clones and to determine the associated causal agents in Triunfo/RS. The analyzed materials were rotten minicuttings, apparently healthy clonal minigarden sprouts; sprouts with dark lesions; substrate used for minicutting rooting; water used for irrigation; diseased ministumps; sand from clonal minigarden; plastic tubes; and cracked stones from the greenhouse floor. Samples were collected in September/2015 and March/2016. For detection of fungi, the used methods were direct isolation and indirect isolation, serial dilution, bait test and plating of residues. Calonectria polizzii and Neopestalotiopsis clavispora are the causal agents of rot in minicuttings. Asymptomatic sprouts, plastic tubes, greenhouse floor and the used substrate can be inoculum sources.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772669
title: Tomographic aspects of penetrating thoracic trauma: injuries from firearms and other weapons

description: Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the various computed tomography findings in penetrating chest trauma, as well as to determine the frequency and extent of the lesions. Material and Methods: We studied the computed tomography findings from 40 cases of penetrating thoracic trauma, of which 35 (85.8%) were gunshot wounds and 5 (14.2%) were caused by another type of weapon. Results: Pulmonary lesions were found in 39 cases (97.5%), manifesting as contusions in 34 cases (85%), atelectasis in 8 (20%), lacerations in 1 (2.5%) and hematomas in 1 (2.5%). Hemothorax was seen in 31 cases (77.5%), and pneumothorax was seen in 22 cases (55%). Mediastinal lesions were observed in 8 cases (20%), including mediastinal hematoma in 3 cases (7.5%), hemopericardium in 3 (7.5%), and pneumomediastinum in 2 (5%). Diaphragmatic rupture was seen in 2 cases (5%). Conclusion: In patients with penetrating thoracic trauma, computed tomography of the chest is an important tool for characterizing the affected organs and evaluating the path of injury, as well as the severity and extent of the lesions. The images obtained are also useful in estimating the risk of death and determining the best therapeutic approach.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772669.v1
title: Tomographic aspects of penetrating thoracic trauma: injuries from firearms and other weapons

description: Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the various computed tomography findings in penetrating chest trauma, as well as to determine the frequency and extent of the lesions. Material and Methods: We studied the computed tomography findings from 40 cases of penetrating thoracic trauma, of which 35 (85.8%) were gunshot wounds and 5 (14.2%) were caused by another type of weapon. Results: Pulmonary lesions were found in 39 cases (97.5%), manifesting as contusions in 34 cases (85%), atelectasis in 8 (20%), lacerations in 1 (2.5%) and hematomas in 1 (2.5%). Hemothorax was seen in 31 cases (77.5%), and pneumothorax was seen in 22 cases (55%). Mediastinal lesions were observed in 8 cases (20%), including mediastinal hematoma in 3 cases (7.5%), hemopericardium in 3 (7.5%), and pneumomediastinum in 2 (5%). Diaphragmatic rupture was seen in 2 cases (5%). Conclusion: In patients with penetrating thoracic trauma, computed tomography of the chest is an important tool for characterizing the affected organs and evaluating the path of injury, as well as the severity and extent of the lesions. The images obtained are also useful in estimating the risk of death and determining the best therapeutic approach.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5772666
title: A non-living, effective model for microvascular training

description: Abstract Purpose: To introduce a nonliving microvascular training model based on vessels diameter and feasibility. Methods: We dissected ten oxen tongues, and divided the pedicles into three-thirds: proximal, middle and distal. We measured the external vessels diameter in all regions. We performed a descriptive statistical analysis. Three students (two beginner level and one intermediate level) performed this training. We evaluated the confidence, according Likert scale. Results: We dissected all oxen tongues, each tongue showed two parallel pedicles. Each pedicle was located at 1.5 - 2.0 cm from the midline. Proximal median artery and vein diameter were 3.9 ± 0.7, and 5.04 ± 1.44mm, respectively. In the middle third, the mean artery diameter was 3.3 ± 0.4mm, and the vein diameter was 3.5 ± 0.9mm. The distal third showed a mean artery diameter of 2.0 ± 0.42mm, and a vein diameter of 2.4 ± 0.82mm. The students performed ten anastomoses. This study showed a higher confidence level (CL) (p=0.03) than the pre training CL assessment. Conclusion: This study suggested a feasible non-animal model for microsurgical training process for beginners and intermediate trainees.