Ecological restoration in forest ecosystem is a priority in Mariana,***,we evaluated the effects of passive and active restoration methods through different site preparation techniques by manipulating physical-chemica...
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Ecological restoration in forest ecosystem is a priority in Mariana,***,we evaluated the effects of passive and active restoration methods through different site preparation techniques by manipulating physical-chemical properties of substrates on tree community coverage in Mariana,Brazil.A total of 48 plots(12×12 m each)were established in two areas along the flood plains with accumulation of *** following treatments were established:(1)planting of native tree seedlings with fertilization(PSf)and(2)without fertilization(PS);(3)direct seeding of native trees with fertilization(SDf)and(4)without fertilization(SD);(5)natural regeneration with fertilization(NRf)and(6)without fertilization(NR).Differences in substrate properties and tree community coverage were evaluated between treatments,the substrate properties and tree community coverage relationship,and main effects of substrate fertility and texture on tree community *** were marked differences in substrate and plant coverage between *** average,the highest plant coverage was found in treatment with fertilization,such as NRf(59,5%)and SDf(48%).However,the treatment with seedling planting(PSf and PS)and NR did not show differences(~37%),while the lowest values were observed in SD(23%).There is a strong relationship between substrate fertility and plant community coverage,with significant positive *** observed that the passive and active restoration methods can be complementary in the soil and plant community coverage recovery.
The residues generated by big industries are directly and gradually impacting the environment,and some of these have not been fully tapped in a proper ***,some researches and studies about minimalizing the residue’s ...
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The residues generated by big industries are directly and gradually impacting the environment,and some of these have not been fully tapped in a proper ***,some researches and studies about minimalizing the residue’s disposal become *** biodiesel industries have been producing increasingly glycerin as the main *** on that,it is considered as a good option of the reutilization of this material,for example,the merging at the concrete’s *** this argument,the addition’s effects of glycerin were evaluated as well as the influence of its adding at the compressive *** proof-bodies were formulated according to the trace in proportion of 1:1:2(cement,sand and gravel,respectively)and 0.4 L of glycerin added at the final *** the bases of the survey results,it was verified that the proof-bodies without the addition of glycerin presented average mechanical resistance of 12.2±1.95 MPa after twenty eight(28)days of curing,and mechanical resistance of the proof-bodies with the addition achieved resistance of 26.2±1.62 MPa,suggesting influence on the hydration kinetics of the concrete.
Introduction: To perform a Latin-American multicentric study for the prediction of benign and malignant thyroid nodules using Alpha Score, and to compare it with ACR TIRADS® and Bethesda®. Materials and Methods: A pro...
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Introduction: To perform a Latin-American multicentric study for the prediction of benign and malignant thyroid nodules using Alpha Score, and to compare it with ACR TIRADS® and Bethesda®. Materials and Methods: A prospective multicentric study in 10 radiological hospitals and institutions of Latin America was performed and 818 thyroid nodules were analyzed by ultrasound and classified by using both ACR TIRADS® and Alpha Score;fine-needle aspiration biopsy was performed when needed and classified with Bethesda. The relationships between predictors were analyzed by using binary logistic regression, statistical significance was defined by a p-value of 0.05, with an error margin of 4% and 95% confidence intervals. Results: Alpha Score 2.0 establishes five types of malignant predictors: microcalcifications, irregular borders, taller-than-wide shape, predominant solid texture and hypoechogenicity;a diameter equal to or greater than 1.5 cm adds an extra point to the final score. Resulting classification divides TNs into 4 categories: benign (1.9%), low suspicion (8.7%), mild suspicion (13.6%) and high suspicion (75.7%) of malignancy probability;sensitivity of 82%, specificity of 74%, the positive predictive value of 94%, the negative predictive value of 51%, the statistical accuracy of 81%, odds ratio of 108.89 and correlation with ACR TIRADS of 0.77 and Bethesda of 0.91. Conclusions: Alpha Score 2.0 has superior diagnostic accuracy and performance compared to the previously published Alpha Score and is able to classify a benign TN in a precise, safe and accurate way, avoiding unnecessary FNABs or determining the necessity of FNAB in cases of moderate to high suspicion of malignancy.
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