33 research outputs found

    Composição centesimal da inflorescência do cacho da banana

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    The inflorescence of the banana bunch is a by-product of the banana tree that can be called mangara, flower, heart, eye, banana tip, depending on the culture, historical and social factors of the region. It can be used as a nutritional supplement in food products, as a food additive, in cooking, in medicine, and in pharmacology. The study aims to analyze the centesimal composition of the inflorescence of the banana bunch and compare the results with articles presented in the literature. The sample was collected, macerated and analyzed according to Adolf Lutz Institute (2005) for moisture, ash and lipids and according to AOAC (1997) for proteins, while carbohydrates were quantified by difference. The inflorescence of the banana bunch showed 90.03% ± 0.18 of moisture, 1.53% ± 0.03 of ash, 1.40% ± 0.04 of protein, 0.52% ± 0.03 of lipid, 6.52% of carbohydrate and 36.36 Kcal of energy value. Thus, this is a food that has potential for new ways of use for its nutritional conformation, and easy access to this food, since Brazil has a high production of bananas in the world.A inflorescência do cacho da banana é um subproduto da bananeira que pode ser chamado de mangará, flor, coração, olho ou ponta da banana, dependendo da cultura, fatores históricos e sociais da região. Pode ser usado como suplemento nutritivo em produtos alimentícios, como aditivo alimentar, na culinária, na medicina e na farmacologia. O estudo tem como objetivo analisar a composição centesimal da inflorescência do cacho da banana e comparar os resultados com artigos apresentados na literatura. A amostra foi coletada, macerada e analisada, de acordo com o Instituto Adolf Lutz (2005) para umidade, cinzas e lipídios e de acordo com AOAC (1997) para proteínas, já os carboidratos foram quantificados por diferença. A inflorescência do cacho da banana apresentou 90,03% ± 0,18 de umidade, 1,53% ± 0,03 de cinzas, 1,40% ± 0,04 de proteína, 0,52% ± 0,03 de lipídio, 6,52% de carboidrato e 36,36 Kcal de valor energético. Sendo assim, esse é um alimento que possui potencial para novas maneiras de utilização por sua conformação nutricional, e pelo fácil acesso a este alimento, já que o Brasil possui uma elevada produção de bananas.

    COVID-19 symptoms at hospital admission vary with age and sex: results from the ISARIC prospective multinational observational study

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    Background: The ISARIC prospective multinational observational study is the largest cohort of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. We present relationships of age, sex, and nationality to presenting symptoms. Methods: International, prospective observational study of 60 109 hospitalized symptomatic patients with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 recruited from 43 countries between 30 January and 3 August 2020. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate relationships of age and sex to published COVID-19 case definitions and the most commonly reported symptoms. Results: ‘Typical’ symptoms of fever (69%), cough (68%) and shortness of breath (66%) were the most commonly reported. 92% of patients experienced at least one of these. Prevalence of typical symptoms was greatest in 30- to 60-year-olds (respectively 80, 79, 69%; at least one 95%). They were reported less frequently in children (≤ 18 years: 69, 48, 23; 85%), older adults (≥ 70 years: 61, 62, 65; 90%), and women (66, 66, 64; 90%; vs. men 71, 70, 67; 93%, each P < 0.001). The most common atypical presentations under 60 years of age were nausea and vomiting and abdominal pain, and over 60 years was confusion. Regression models showed significant differences in symptoms with sex, age and country. Interpretation: This international collaboration has allowed us to report reliable symptom data from the largest cohort of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19. Adults over 60 and children admitted to hospital with COVID-19 are less likely to present with typical symptoms. Nausea and vomiting are common atypical presentations under 30 years. Confusion is a frequent atypical presentation of COVID-19 in adults over 60 years. Women are less likely to experience typical symptoms than men

    Data availability and requirements relevant for the Ariel space mission and other exoplanet atmosphere applications

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    58 pages, submitted to RAS Techniques and Instruments (RASTI). The authors welcome feedback: corresponding author emails can be found as footnotes on page 2International audienceThe goal of this white paper is to provide a snapshot of the data availability and data needs primarily for the Ariel space mission, but also for related atmospheric studies of exoplanets and brown dwarfs. It covers the following data-related topics: molecular and atomic line lists, line profiles, computed cross-sections and opacities, collision-induced absorption and other continuum data, optical properties of aerosols and surfaces, atmospheric chemistry, UV photodissociation and photoabsorption cross-sections, and standards in the description and format of such data. These data aspects are discussed by addressing the following questions for each topic, based on the experience of the "data-provider" and "data-user" communities: (1) what are the types and sources of currently available data, (2) what work is currently in progress, and (3) what are the current and anticipated data needs. We present a GitHub platform for Ariel-related data, with the goal to provide a go-to place for both data-users and data-providers, for the users to make requests for their data needs and for the data-providers to link to their available data. Our aim throughout the paper is to provide practical information on existing sources of data whether in databases, theoretical, or literature sources

    Data for the Ariel space mission and other exoplanet applications 1 Data availability and requirements relevant for the Ariel space mission and other exoplanet atmosphere applications

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    International audienceThe goal of this white paper is to provide a snapshot of the data availability and data needs primarily forthe Ariel space mission, but also for related atmospheric studies of exoplanets and brown dwarfs. It covers thefollowing data-related topics: molecular and atomic line lists, line profiles, computed cross-sections and opacities,collision-induced absorption and other continuum data, optical properties of aerosols and surfaces, atmosphericchemistry, UV photodissociation and photoabsorption cross-sections, and standards in the description and formatof such data. These data aspects are discussed by addressing the following questions for each topic, based on theexperience of the “data-provider” and “data-user” communities: (1) what are the types and sources of currentlyavailable data, (2) what work is currently in progress, and (3) what are the current and anticipated data needs.We present a GitHub platform for Ariel-related data, with the goal to provide a go-to place for both data-usersand data-providers, for the users to make requests for their data needs and for the data-providers to link to theiravailable data. Our aim throughout the paper is to provide practical information on existing sources of data whetherin databases, theoretical, or literature source

    NEOTROPICAL ALIEN MAMMALS: a data set of occurrence and abundance of alien mammals in the Neotropics

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    Biological invasion is one of the main threats to native biodiversity. For a species to become invasive, it must be voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into a nonnative habitat. Mammals were among first taxa to be introduced worldwide for game, meat, and labor, yet the number of species introduced in the Neotropics remains unknown. In this data set, we make available occurrence and abundance data on mammal species that (1) transposed a geographical barrier and (2) were voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into the Neotropics. Our data set is composed of 73,738 historical and current georeferenced records on alien mammal species of which around 96% correspond to occurrence data on 77 species belonging to eight orders and 26 families. Data cover 26 continental countries in the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico and its frontier regions (southern Florida and coastal-central Florida in the southeast United States) to Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay, and the 13 countries of Caribbean islands. Our data set also includes neotropical species (e.g., Callithrix sp., Myocastor coypus, Nasua nasua) considered alien in particular areas of Neotropics. The most numerous species in terms of records are from Bos sp. (n = 37,782), Sus scrofa (n = 6,730), and Canis familiaris (n = 10,084); 17 species were represented by only one record (e.g., Syncerus caffer, Cervus timorensis, Cervus unicolor, Canis latrans). Primates have the highest number of species in the data set (n = 20 species), partly because of uncertainties regarding taxonomic identification of the genera Callithrix, which includes the species Callithrix aurita, Callithrix flaviceps, Callithrix geoffroyi, Callithrix jacchus, Callithrix kuhlii, Callithrix penicillata, and their hybrids. This unique data set will be a valuable source of information on invasion risk assessments, biodiversity redistribution and conservation-related research. There are no copyright restrictions. Please cite this data paper when using the data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us on how they are using the data

    NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

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    Xenarthrans—anteaters, sloths, and armadillos—have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, 10 anteaters, and 6 sloths. Our data set includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to the austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n = 5,941), and Cyclopes sp. have the fewest (n = 240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n = 11,588), and the fewest data are recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n = 33). With regard to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n = 962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n = 12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other data sets of Neotropical Series that will become available very soon (i.e., Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans data set. Please cite this data paper when using its data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using these data

    Proceedings Of The 23Rd Paediatric Rheumatology European Society Congress: Part Two

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