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This study investigated the anti diarrhoeal activity of the aqueous extract of dried ground leaves of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst.) Acanthaceae. Diarrhea was induced in mice by the administration of 0.2 ml of castor oil, with the control group receiving water. The administration by oral garvage of 400 or 800 mg/kg body ...

Composition of the non-polar extracts and antimicrobial activity of Chorisia insignis HBK. leaves

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Salma Ahmed Mahmoud El Sawi

2014-12-01

Full Text Available Objective: To investigate the chemical constituents of the petroleum ether extract and the ether fraction of the 70% ethanol extract of Chorisia insignis HBK. leaves, as well as screen its antimicrobial activity. Methods: Different chromatographic methods were applied to investigate the non-polar extracts and the diffusion assay method was applied to study the antimicrobial activity. Results: A total of 50 compounds from the unsaponifiable matter and 20 fatty acid methyl esters were identified from the petroleum ether extract by GC/MS analysis. n-Hentriacontane, n-tritriacontane, stigmastanol, 3-methoxy-5, 6-dihydrostigmasterol, 7,8-dihydroergosterol, 4-methylcholesterol, cholestanol, multiflorenol, cholest-5-en-3-one, cholest-6-one, 5,6- dihydroergosterol, stigmasterol, dihydroalbigenin and 11-methyl-Δ5,7,9,15,17,23-triacont-hex-ene were isolated from the petroleum ether extract. Methyl heptacosanoate and quinic acid ester of rhamnose were isolated from the ether fraction of the 70% ethanol extract. Antimicrobial activity of the total alcohol extract and the successive fractions showed that the ether and the ethyl acetate fractions have potent antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus. Conclusions: The ether and the ethyl acetate fractions could be used in pharmaceutical formulations as antibacterial agents against Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus, and further clinical trials should be performed in order to support the above investigations.

Quality of Hancornia speciosa Gomes seeds in function of drying periods / Qualidade de sementes de Hancornia speciosa Gomes em função do tempo de secagem

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Cosmo Rufino de Lima

2010-07-01

Full Text Available A mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes, da família Apocynaceae é originária do Brasil. Seus frutos são obtidos principalmente de forma extrativista e sua propagação é realizada por meio de sementes. O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito da secagem da semente na emergência e crescimento inicial de plântulas de H. speciosa. O trabalho foi conduzido no Laboratório de Análises de Sementes do Centro de Ciências Agrárias da Universidade Federal da Paraíba (CCA/UFPB, onde as sementes foram postas para secar sobre papel toalha em condições de laboratório pelos seguintes períodos: 0 (sem secagem, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 e 144 horas. Determinou-se o teor de água, a porcentagem, primeira contagem e índice de velocidade de emergência, bem como o comprimento e a massa seca de plântulas. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente ao acaso, com sete tratamentos em quatro repetições de 25 sementes. O teor de água das sementes foi reduzido de 56 para 12% após 144 horas de secagem; a emergência máxima (73% ocorreu após 33 horas de secagem; na primeira contagem as maiores porcentagens de emergência (67% foram obtidas após 16 horas de secagem; os maiores índices de velocidade de emergência (0,62 ocorreram após 21 horas de secagem; o comprimento da raiz reduziu linearmente ao longo da secagem, enquanto constatou-se maior comprimento da parte aérea (4,96 cm quando as sementes foram submetidas à secagem por 57 horas. A secagem das sementes de H. speciosa é recomendada por até 48 horas.Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae, a fruiting plant originated from Brazil, has fruits obtained mainly by extractivism and its main form of propagation is by seeds. The objective of this research work was to evaluate the effect of drying on emergency and initial growth of seedlings of H. speciosa. The work was developed in the Laboratory of Analyses of Seeds (CCA/UFPB, where the seeds were put to dry on towel paper in the laboratory

Acclimatization of the endangered Mexican epiphytic orchid, Laelia speciosa (H.B.K. Schltr

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Martha Mireya Ortega-Loeza

2012-02-01

Full Text Available In vitro propagation could be an alternative for the conservation of the endemic and endangered Mexican epiphytic orchid Laelia speciosa (H.B.K. Schltr. The goal of this study was to develop a protocol that would enhance acclimatization of in vitro – derived L. speciosa plantlets – a critical stage in propagation and subsequent conservation. Observations of stomata opening during ex vitro acclimatization, and the time of in vitro culture (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 days in greenhouse conditions (pre-acclimatization, on the survival and development of seedlings during the ex vitro acclimatization were carried out. In addition, the effect of different levels of nutrients (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 0%-strength salts and sucrose (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 g l−1 in the Murashige and Skoog medium (MS on the same parameters were measured. Plantlets incubated 20 days in greenhouse conditions before ex vitro acclimatization also displayed the best growth with a survival rate of 97.5%, related with high stomata opening. Plantlets on MS containing 100%-strength salts (with 20 days of pre-acclimatization, 40 g l−1 sucrose had the highest rate (97.5–100% of survival and vigor when acclimatized. By improving micropropagation through acclimatization, the sustainable management of L. speciosa now more likely, benefitting the conservation of this endangered species.

Assessment and comparison of phytochemical constituents and biological activities of bitter bean (Parkia speciosa Hassk.) collected from different locations in Malaysia.

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Ghasemzadeh, Ali; Jaafar, Hawa Z E; Bukhori, Mohamad Fhaizal Mohamad; Rahmat, Mohd Hafizad; Rahmat, Asmah

2018-02-07

Parkia speciosa seeds are a common ingredient in Malay cuisine with traditional interest because of its medicinal importance and content of health-promoting phytochemicals. This study evaluated the phytochemical constituents and biological activities (antioxidant and antibacterial activities) of Parkia speciosa Hassk seeds collected from three different regions of Malaysia (Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Johor). Phytochemical constituents (total flavonoid and total phenolic) were measured using the spectrophotometric method, and individual flavonoids and phenolic acids were identified using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography. Ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) assay and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay we used in order to evaluation of antioxidant activities. Disc diffusion method was employed for the evaluation of antibacterial activity of extracts against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. The primary screening of phytochemicals showed that P. speciosa seeds contain alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and phenolics. Samples collected from Perak contained the highest levels of the phytochemical constituents, with highest DPPH and FRAP activity followed by Negeri sembilan and Johor. From the identified compounds, quercetin and gallic acid were identified as the most abundant compounds. Seeds collected from the Perak location exhibited potent antibacterial activity, against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria strains. Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis were recorded as the bacterial strains most sensitive to P. speciosa seed extracts. Correlation analysis showed that flavonoid compounds are responsible for the antioxidant activities of the P. speciosa seeds studied, while antibacterial activity showed a high correlation with the levels of gallic acid. Parkia speciosa seed grown in Perak exhibit the highest concentrations of phytochemicals, as well as the highest biological activity. It may also be

A study of the environmental-cenotic confinedness of atragene speciosa weinm. (ranunculaceae) in the south of western siberia

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Nekratova, A.

2017-01-01

Atragene speciosa Weinm.of the family Ranunculaceae is an adventitious species. It has reserves of raw materials of the third category, i.e., it is a rare and non-exploited plant in KuznetskyAlatau and in Tomsk Region, Russia. In those areas of Western Siberia in plant communities with Atragene speciose Weinm. there are 124 species, of which 82 species grow in KuznetskyAlatau, 75 species in Tomsk Region, and 29 species grow together with Atragene speciosa Weinm. In KuznetskyAlatau and Tomsk egion at the same time. (author)

Dormancy-breaking requirements of Sophora tomentosa and Erythrina speciosa (Fabaceae seeds

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Carolina Maria Luzia Delgado

2015-03-01

Full Text Available The physical dormancy of seeds has been poorly studied in species from tropical forests, such as the Atlantic Forest. This study aimed to examine the effect of moderate alternating temperatures on breaking the physical dormancy of seeds, the morphoanatomy and histochemistry of seed coats, and to locate the structure/region responsible for water entrance into the seed, after breaking the physical dormancy of seeds of two woody Fabaceae (subfamily Faboideae species that occur in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: Sophora tomentosa and Erythrina speciosa. To assess temperature effect, seeds were incubated in several temperature values that occur in the Atlantic Forest. For morphological and histochemical studies, sections of fixed seeds were subjected to different reagents, and were observed using light or epifluorescence microscopy, to analyze the anatomy and histochemistry of the seed coat. Treated and non-treated seeds were also analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM to observe the morphology of the seed coat. To localize the specific site of water entrance, the seeds were blocked with glue in different regions and also immersed in ink. In the present work a maximum temperature fluctuation of 15ºC was applied during a period of 20 days and these conditions did not increase the germination of S. tomentosa or E. speciosa. These results may indicate that these seeds require larger fluctuation of temperature than the applied or/and longer period of exposition to the temperature fluctuation. Blocking experiments water inlet combined with SEM analysis of the structures of seed coat for both species showed that besides the lens, the hilum and micropyle are involved in water absorption in seeds scarified with hot water. In seeds of E. speciosa the immersion of scarified seeds into an aniline aqueous solution showed that the solution first entered the seed through the hilum. Both species showed seed morphological and anatomical features for seed

Métodos de extração e concentrações no efeito inseticida de Ruta graveolens L., Artemisia verlotorum Lamotte e Petiveria alliacea L. a Diabrotica speciosa Germar Extraction methods and concentrations for the insecticidal effect of Ruta graveolens L., Artemisia verlotorum Lamotte, and Petiveria alliacea L. against Diabrotica speciosa Germar

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F.S. Barbosa

2009-01-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o melhor método de extração e concentração para Ruta graveolens L. (Rutaceae, Artemisia verlotorum Lamotte (Asteraceae e Petiveria alliacea L. (Phytolaccaceae quanto ao efeito inseticida a Diabrotica speciosa Germar (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae. Os extratos que utilizaram óleo de soja comercial, pelo menos como um dos solventes, apresentaram maior mortalidade de D. speciosa em suas testemunhas (solvente = óleo, nas três plantas estudadas, em relação às suas concentrações. O extrato aquoso de R. graveolens, a 5% de concentração, apresentou maior mortalidade corrigida de D. speciosa (32,5% que os extratos de A. verlotorum em água (10% de concentração (20,3% e P. alliacea em álcool etílico (2% de concentração (12,5%. O método de extração com água é simples, sendo passível de utilização por pequenos agricultores. A R. graveolens é planta facilmente cultivada, sendo, portanto, boa alternativa de controle dessa praga.The aim of this work was to determine the best extraction method and concentration for Ruta graveolens L. (Rutaceae, Artemisia verlotorum Lamotte (Asteraceae and Petiveria alliacea L. (Phytolaccaceae concerning their insecticidal effect against Diabrotica speciosa Germar (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae. Extracts using commercial soybean oil as at least one of the solvents resulted in higher D. speciosa mortality in controls (solvent = oil of the three studied plants, relative to their treatment concentrations. R. graveolens extract in water, at 5% concentration, showed higher D. speciosa corrected mortality (32.5% than A. verlotiorum extracts in water (10% concentration (20.3% and P. alliacea in ethanol (2% concentration (12.5%. The extraction method with water is simple and can be used by small farmers. R. graveolens is an easily cultivated plant and constitutes, therefore, a good alternative to control this plague.

Population structure and fruit availability of the babassu palm ( Attalea speciosa Mart. ex Spreng in human-dominated landscapes of the Northeast Region of Brazil

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Juliana Loureiro Almeida Campos

Full Text Available ABSTRACT We studied the population structure and fruit availability of the babassu palm, Attalea speciosa, in three human-dominated landscapes located near a rural community in the region of Araripe, in the Northeast Region of Brazil, that were under intense fruit harvest. Fifty 10 x 10 m plots were randomly established in each of the three landscapes, and all individuals of A. speciosa within the plots were classified as seedlings, juveniles or adults, with the height of all adult individuals being measured. An additional 20 individuals were marked in each landscape, and the number of total bunches, fruits per bunch and bunches per palm tree were recorded. The populations of A. speciosa in the three landscapes exhibited an inverted J-shape plot, but pasture and shifting cultivation possessed a significantly higher number of individuals, seedlings and adults than the seasonal semideciduous forest, plus they possessed a greater seedling/adult ratio. Shifting cultivation was found to be favorable for fructification. The present study found that shifting cultivation and pastures are landscape practices that can contribute to the rapid expansion and establishment of A. speciosa, which can become a dominant species in the region of Araripe.

VARIABILIDADE GENÉTICA DE MATRIZES DE Erythrina speciosa A PARTIR DE CARACTERES MORFOLÓGICOS

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Renata Aparecida Monteiro

2016-03-01

Full Text Available Erythrina speciosa is specie suitable for forest recuperation programm. As its seeds coats are impermeable to water absorption, the aim of this work was to study the change of biometric characters during seed germination and analyse the physiological quality of E. speciosa seeds from different sources. Therefore, seeds were collected from Capão Bonito and Ribeirão Grande, two municipilties of São Paulo State, Brazil, and were scarified. For each replicate were used 15 seeds. The germination test was conducted at 25 °C with photoperiod of 12 hours, using vermiculite packed in seedling boxes. We evaluated the germination percentage, germination speed index, seedling stem diameter and number of leaves. The results showed that the seeds of different sources showed wide variability in biometric characteristics, external dimensions and fresh weight, but such data did not correlate with seed germination and growth of seedlings in the nursery, so it is not necessary separate the seeds for seedling production process.

Manejo de Diabrotica speciosa com atrativos naturais em horta orgânica Natural attractios for management of Diabrotica speciosa in a organic home garden

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João José Stüpp; Mari Inês C Boff; Paulo Antonio de S Gonçalves

2006-01-01

O controle de insetos associados ao cultivo de hortaliças é predominantemente realizado através de pesticidas sintéticos. Entretanto, os riscos do uso indiscriminado dos pesticidas sobre a saúde humana e o meio ambiente deve ser considerado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a eficácia de atrativos naturais no controle da vaquinha Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), uma praga de importância econômica na América Latina. Os seguintes tratamentos foram testados: raiz de...

Polyphenolic Profile and Bioactivity Study of Oenothera speciosa Nutt. Aerial Parts

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Siham M. El-Shenawy

2009-04-01

Full Text Available Two new flavonol glycosides, myricetin 4'-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (1 and quercetin 3'-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (2, together with a novel biflavonol compound, speciin (3, as well as eleven phenolic metabolites, namely myricitrin (4, europetin 3-O-α-L-1C4-rhamnopyranoside (5, quercitrin (6, hyperin (7, rhamnetin 3-O-β-galacto-pyranoside (8, caffeic acid (9, caffeic acid methyl ester (10, chlorogenic acid (11, chlorogenic acid methyl ester (12, gallic acid (13 and gallic acid methyl ester (14, were identified from the 80 % methanol extract of the aerial parts (leaves and stems of Oenothera speciosa Nutt. (Onagraceae. In addition myricetin (15, quercetin (16 and ellagic acid (17 were identified from the chloroform extract. The structures were established depending on their chemical and physical analyses (UV, HR-ESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR. It was found that 80 % aqueous methanol extract of O. speciosa is non-toxic to mice up to 5 g kg-1b.wt. The investigated extract exhibited significant antihyperglycaemic and anti-inflammatory activities in a dose dependant manner. Also, the 80 % methanol extract, myricitrin(4 and hyperin(7 showed potent antioxidant activity in vitro using 1,1-diphenyl 2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH radical assay.

Polyphenolic profile and bioactivity study of Oenothera speciosa Nutt. aerial parts.

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Marzouk, Mohamed S; Moharram, Fatma A; El Dib, Rabab A; El-Shenawy, Siham M; Tawfike, Ahmed F

2009-04-07

Two new flavonol glycosides, myricetin 4'-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside (1) and quercetin 3'-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside (2), together with a novel biflavonol compound, speciin (3), as well as eleven phenolic metabolites, namely myricitrin (4), europetin 3-O-alpha-L-(1)C(4)-rhamnopyranoside (5), quercitrin (6), hyperin (7), rhamnetin 3-O-beta-galacto-pyranoside (8), caffeic acid (9), caffeic acid methyl ester (10), chlorogenic acid (11), chlorogenic acid methyl ester (12), gallic acid (13) and gallic acid methyl ester (14), were identified from the 80 % methanol extract of the aerial parts (leaves and stems) of Oenothera speciosa Nutt. (Onagraceae). In addition myricetin (15), quercetin (16) and ellagic acid (17) were identified from the chloroform extract. The structures were established depending on their chemical and physical analyses (UV, HR-ESIMS, 1D and 2D NMR). It was found that 80 % aqueous methanol extract of O. speciosa is non-toxic to mice up to 5 g kg(-1)b wt. The investigated extract exhibited significant antihyperglycaemic and anti-inflammatory activities in a dose dependant manner. Also, the 80 % methanol extract, myricitrin(4) and hyperin(7) showed potent antioxidant activity in vitro using 1,1-diphenyl 2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical assay.

Visitantes florais de Lagerstroemia speciosa Pers: (Lythraceae Floral visitors in Lagerstroemia speciosa Pers: (Lythraceae

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Maria de Jesus Vitali-Veiga

1999-06-01

Full Text Available Studies were carried out with Lagerstroemia speciosa Pers. on floral reproductive systems, diversity and constancy of visiting insects at different hours of day, the behaviour of these insects at the flowers and the influence of these environmental factors in relation to their visits. The fenology, anthesis and others particularity of this vegetal species was studied. A great diversity of insects was verified visiting the flowers with the predominance of bees. The most frequent and constant species encountered were: Nannotrigona testaceicornis (Lepeletier, 1836 (40,2%, Tetragonisca angustula (Latreille, 1811 (16,9%, Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758 (11,8%, Plebeia droryana (Friese, 1900 (9,1 % e Exomalopsis fulvofasciata (Smith, 1879 (8,5%. The blossoms possessis features of melittophily syndrome and diurnal anthesis. The environmental factors influence the insects foraging activity, mainly temperature, light, time of day, humidity and wind speed. The effective pollinators were the large insects like Bombus morio (Swederus, 1787, Bombus atratus (Franklin, 1913, Centris tarsata (Smith, 1874, Centris flavifrons Fabricius, 1775, Xylocopa suspecta Camargo & Moure, 1988, Xylocopa frontalis (Olivier, 1789 and Eulaema nigrita Lepeletier, 1841.

Morphometric Variations in the Grasshopper, Chromacris speciosa from Two Localities of Pernambuco in Northeastern Brazil

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Cisneiros, Roberta Araújo; de Almeida, Argus Vasconcelos; de Melo, Gabriel Rivas; da Câmara, Cláudio Augusto Gomes

2012-01-01

The present study describes morphometric variations in the grasshopper, Chromacris speciosa (Thunberg, 1824) (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Romaleidae) from two locations in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The distance between the sites chosen for collections (Recife and São Lourenço da Mata) is approximately 16 km. The investigation was based on a comparative study of external morphological characteristics of the grasshoppers. Morphometric measurements took into account the different body parts and appendages. Statistical analysis of the measurements revealed significant differences in the size of the specimens between the two locations. Homogeneity tests of the covariance and equality matrices between mean vectors of the results revealed that the grasshopper populations in Recife and São Lourenço da Mata are distinctly different. These findings provide morphological evidence for intraspecific variation in morphological characteristics of the C. speciosa populations from the two locations. PMID:23421530

A novel interaction between plant-beneficial rhizobacteria and roots: colonization induces corn resistance against the root herbivore Diabrotica speciosa.

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Santos, Franciele; Peñaflor, Maria Fernanda G V; Paré, Paul W; Sanches, Patrícia A; Kamiya, Aline C; Tonelli, Mateus; Nardi, Cristiane; Bento, José Mauricio S

2014-01-01

A number of soil-borne microorganisms, such as mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobacteria, establish mutualistic interactions with plants, which can indirectly affect other organisms. Knowledge of the plant-mediated effects of mutualistic microorganisms is limited to aboveground insects, whereas there is little understanding of what role beneficial soil bacteria may play in plant defense against root herbivory. Here, we establish that colonization by the beneficial rhizobacterium Azospirillum brasilense affects the host selection and performance of the insect Diabrotica speciosa. Root larvae preferentially orient toward the roots of non-inoculated plants versus inoculated roots and gain less weight when feeding on inoculated plants. As inoculation by A. brasilense induces higher emissions of (E)-β-caryophyllene compared with non-inoculated plants, it is plausible that the non-preference of D. speciosa for inoculated plants is related to this sesquiterpene, which is well known to mediate belowground insect-plant interactions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing that a beneficial rhizobacterium inoculant indirectly alters belowground plant-insect interactions. The role of A. brasilense as part of an integrative pest management (IPM) program for the protection of corn against the South American corn rootworm, D. speciosa, is considered.

Analysis of lipid profile and atherogenic index in hyperlipidemic rat (Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout, 1769) that given the methanolic extract of Parijoto (Medinilla speciosa)

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Sa'adah, Noor Nailis; Purwani, Kristanti Indah; Nurhayati, Awik Puji Dyah; Ashuri, Nova Maulidina

2017-06-01

Diet of high lipids cause hyperlipidemia, which marked by an increase of total cholesterols, triglycerides, LDL-C, and decreasing of HDL-C. Hyperlipidemia lead the occurrence of atherosclerosis, one of factors that trigger cardiovascular disease, as hypertention; coronary heart and stroke. Parijoto (M. speciosa) is endemic plants in Asia with a distribution center in Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines. Parijoto contain phytochemical components such as flavonoids, saponins and kardenolin. Flavonoid potensial as an antioxidants and can improve the hyperlipidemia condition. This study was aimed to determine lipid profiles and atherogenic index of hyperlipidemic Wistar rats (R. norvegicus Berkenhout, 1769) which given the methanolic extract of Parijoto (M. speciosa). The research was done with pre and post test randomized control group design. Rats were given a mixture of duck yolk and reused cooking oil (1:1) orally as much as 1% of body weight (BW) for 30 days. After hyperlipidemia achieved, rats were divided into 5 group: normal rats, hyperlipidemic rats, hyperlipidemic rats were given the methanolic extract of Parijoto (M. speciosa) 500 mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg, and 1500 mg/kg BW. Blood samples were collected when rats in hyperlipidemia conditions and after treatment with the methanolic extract of Parijoto (M. speciosa) for 30 days. The data of total cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol level, and atherogenic index were analyzed using ANOVA followed by Tukey test at 5% significance level. The result showed that giving of methanolic extract of Parijoto (M. speciosa) in hyperlipidemic rats reduced the total cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol levels, and increased of HDL-cholesterol levels significantly (p<0.01), so atherogenic index reduced significantly too (p<0.01). Total cholesterol and LDL-Cholesterol levels were positively correlated with the atherogenic index, whereas HDL-cholesterol levels were negatively correlated with the atherogenic index.

A novel interaction between plant-beneficial rhizobacteria and roots: colonization induces corn resistance against the root herbivore Diabrotica speciosa.

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Franciele Santos

Full Text Available A number of soil-borne microorganisms, such as mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobacteria, establish mutualistic interactions with plants, which can indirectly affect other organisms. Knowledge of the plant-mediated effects of mutualistic microorganisms is limited to aboveground insects, whereas there is little understanding of what role beneficial soil bacteria may play in plant defense against root herbivory. Here, we establish that colonization by the beneficial rhizobacterium Azospirillum brasilense affects the host selection and performance of the insect Diabrotica speciosa. Root larvae preferentially orient toward the roots of non-inoculated plants versus inoculated roots and gain less weight when feeding on inoculated plants. As inoculation by A. brasilense induces higher emissions of (E-β-caryophyllene compared with non-inoculated plants, it is plausible that the non-preference of D. speciosa for inoculated plants is related to this sesquiterpene, which is well known to mediate belowground insect-plant interactions. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing that a beneficial rhizobacterium inoculant indirectly alters belowground plant-insect interactions. The role of A. brasilense as part of an integrative pest management (IPM program for the protection of corn against the South American corn rootworm, D. speciosa, is considered.

Trap attributes influencing capture of Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae on common bean fields Atributos da armadilha influenciam captura de Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae em feijoeiro

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Maurício Ursi Ventura

2005-08-01

Full Text Available Refinements in trap characteristics may improve ability to monitor and mass-trap beetles. Field assays were conducted in common bean fields to assess responses of Diabrotica speciosa (Germar to some trap characteristics. Golden yellow plastic cups (750 mL traps caught more D. speciosa females and males than did clear traps. Carrot slices in Petri dishes baited with Lagenaria vulagaris L. powder (cucurbitacin source - 0.28% caught more beetles than did dishes with carrot alone. Dispensers for the floral volatile attractant 1,4-dimethoxybenze were also compared. Rubber septa dispenser attracted more beetles than did control (dental wicks saturated with acetone. Captures on dental wick, starch matrix and feminine pad dispensers were intermediate and did not differ from those on rubber septa and unbaited controls. Perforated bottle traps (2000 mL, when baited with the floral attractant, caught more beetles than did window bottle traps (both traps contained L. vulgaris powder in most assessments done from two to ten days after trap placement in the field. Traps with the insecticide carbaryl captured more beetles than did traps without it, 2-4 and 8-10 days after trap placement in the field, but not in the remaining periods (0-2, 4-6 and 6-8 days. Traps baited with 1,4-dimethoxybenzene captured more beetles than did the unbaited ones in all assessments (each other day from two to ten days after trap placement in the field. Finally, similar amounts of beetles were captured using plastic bottle traps (2000 mL: perforated, window (both with cucurbitacin and sticky (without cucurbitacin traps, when were baited with the floral attractant.Refinamentos em caraterísticas de armadilhas podem incrementar sua habilidade para monitorar e capturar em massa os insetos. Experimentos foram conduzidos em lavoura de feijoeiro para verificar as respostas de Diabrotica speciosa (Germar a algumas características de armadilhas. Armadilhas de copos plástico (750 m

Circumscription and synopsis of Eugenia section Speciosae Bünger & Mazine (Myrtaceae)

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de Oliveira Bünger, Mariana; Mazine, Fiorella Fernanda; Lucas, Eve J.; Stehmann, João Renato

2016-01-01

Abstract A new section of Eugenia (Myrtaceae) is described, segregate from Eugenia sect. Phyllocalyx. Phylogenetic studies suggest that Eugenia sect. Phyllocalyx as traditionally delimited is paraphyletic. To maintain the monophyly of each of the sections in Eugenia s.l., we herein opt to circumscribe a new section and recognize six taxa in sect. Speciosae, which has a distribution mostly in southeastern Brazil and northern South America. Nomenclatural notes are made and a taxonomic key is provided for the species of the section. PMID:27081351

Effects of temperature and food on the development of Dysdercus maurus Distant (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae)

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Almeida, Fabio Souto; Goncalves, Lenicio

2007-01-01

Dysdercus maurus Distant, 1901 (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae) is an important pest on Gossypium spp. (cotton tree), Citrus sinensis Osbeck (Rutaceae) and Citrus reticulata Blanco (Rutaceae) crops. This insect also feeds on seeds of Chorisia speciosa St. Hil. (Bombacaceae). This work aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature and food on the development of D. maurus. Eight treatments were carried out, in six of them bugs were fed with seeds of C. speciosa and kept at 15, 18, 20, 25 and 30 ± 1 deg C, 80 ± 3% RH and 12h photo phase or in laboratory conditions (23.5 ± 2.6 deg C, 73.3 ± 9.9 % RH), and in the other two treatments bugs were fed with seeds of cotton variety IAC-22 and kept at 25 or 30 deg C. In all treatments five immature stages were observed. The increase of temperature caused reduction in the developmental time. The temperature of 15 deg C disabled nymphal eclosion and was also lethal to those nymphs ecloded at other temperatures. The lower mortality of nymphs occurred in the temperature of 25 deg C with cotton as food (24.07%). The lower threshold temperature (Tb) occurred for the first instar (11.54 deg C) and the higher for the second instar (15.33 deg C). The females of D. maurus required more degree-days (329.93 degree-days) than males (300.49 degree-days) until adult emergence. (author)

Effects of temperature and food on the development of Dysdercus maurus Distant (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae); Efeitos da temperatura e do alimento no desenvolvimento de Dysdercus maurus Distant (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae)

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Almeida, Fabio Souto [Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropedica, RJ (Brazil). Dept. de Ciencias Ambientais], e-mail: fbio_almeida@yahoo.com.br; Goncalves, Lenicio [Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropedica, RJ (Brazil). Dept. de Biologia Animal. Area de Biologia], e-mail: lencygon@globo.com

2007-10-15

Dysdercus maurus Distant, 1901 (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae) is an important pest on Gossypium spp. (cotton tree), Citrus sinensis Osbeck (Rutaceae) and Citrus reticulata Blanco (Rutaceae) crops. This insect also feeds on seeds of Chorisia speciosa St. Hil. (Bombacaceae). This work aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature and food on the development of D. maurus. Eight treatments were carried out, in six of them bugs were fed with seeds of C. speciosa and kept at 15, 18, 20, 25 and 30 {+-} 1 deg C, 80 {+-} 3% RH and 12h photo phase or in laboratory conditions (23.5 {+-} 2.6 deg C, 73.3 {+-} 9.9 % RH), and in the other two treatments bugs were fed with seeds of cotton variety IAC-22 and kept at 25 or 30 deg C. In all treatments five immature stages were observed. The increase of temperature caused reduction in the developmental time. The temperature of 15 deg C disabled nymphal eclosion and was also lethal to those nymphs ecloded at other temperatures. The lower mortality of nymphs occurred in the temperature of 25 deg C with cotton as food (24.07%). The lower threshold temperature (Tb) occurred for the first instar (11.54 deg C) and the higher for the second instar (15.33 deg C). The females of D. maurus required more degree-days (329.93 degree-days) than males (300.49 degree-days) until adult emergence. (author)

Behavior of lateral buds of Hancornia speciosa after cryopreservation by encapsulation-vitrification

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Débora de Oliveira Prudente

2017-05-01

Full Text Available Hancornia speciosa is a fruitful species from Cerrado biome with high economic potential. However, the intense and disordered extractivism have caused a reduction of its population in its endemic area. In addition, seed recalcitrance negatively affects the conventional conservation of the species. Aiming to find alternatives that enable the long-term conservation of this species, the study’s objective was to assess the behavior of lateral bud’s regrowth after cryopreservation procedures by encapsulation-vitrification technique. Sodium alginate capsules containing lateral buds were pre-cultured in liquid WPM supplemented with 1.0 M glycerol, and subsequently exposed to different concentrations of sucrose (0.3; 0.75 and 1.0 M for 24 or 48 hours. The capsules were subjected to dehydration in silica gel or airflow hood for 0, 1, 2 and 3 hours before different incubation times in PVS2 (0, 15, 30, 60 and 120 minutes at 0°C. A high regeneration percentage of lateral buds was observed after cryopreservation of capsules treated with 0.75 M sucrose plus 1.0 M glycerol (24 hours, associated with dehydration in an airflow hood (1 hour and immersion in PVS2 (15 minutes. Encapsulation-vitrification allowed the long-term conservation, and provided high plant material survival rates after cryopreservation of Hancornia speciosa sensitive explants.

Penetapan Kadar Fosfor Dalam Buah Petai (Parkia speciosa) Secara Spektrofotometri Sinar Tampak

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2013-01-01

Parkia speciosa generally consumed by people as other dishes, although there are some people who do not like it due to its odor. It is often recognized as a traditional and uncommon food. This plant products mineral, one of the mineral much is producted is phosphorus. The purpose of this study was to determine levels of phosphorus in the both types: petai padi and papan. Qualitative analysis of phosphorus carried out by turning it into phosphate and ammonium molybdate reagent identified,...

Feeding behavior of hummingbirds and perching birds on Erythrina speciosa Andrews (Fabaceae flowers in an urban area, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil Comportamento alimentar de beija-flores e Passeriformes nas flores de Erytrhina speciosa Andrews (Fabaceae em uma área urbana de Londrina, Paraná, Brasil

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Luciana Baza Mendonça

2006-03-01

Full Text Available Nine species of birds - seven hummingbirds (Trochilidae and two Passeriformes - were observed visiting the flowers of Erythrina speciosa Andrews (Fabaceae, a hummingbird-pollinated species present on the campus of Londrina State University, Paraná State, Brazil. Nectar in bagged flowers bore little relationship with nectar in flowers opened to foragers either regarding quantity or diurnal pattern of availability. Birds were more frequent early in the morning and their activity on flowers further declined, apparently following the pattern of nectar availability. The manner to which birds probed the flowers and, in consequence, their role on pollination were greatly determined by morphological traits and approaching behavior of birds. E. speciosa seemed best suited for pollination by long-billed hummingbirds but some short to medium-billed species may play some role on its pollination.Nove espécies de aves - sete beija-flores (Trochilidae e duas aves Passeriformes - foram observados visitando as flores de Erythrina speciosa Andrews (Fabaceae, uma espécie polinizada por beija-flores presente no campus da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Paraná, Brasil. O néctar em flores ensacadas apresentou pouca relação com aquele em flores expostas aos visitantes, tanto em termos de quantidade como em temos de padrão diurno de disponibilidade. As aves foram mais freqüentes de manhã e sua atividade nas flores diminuiu no transcorrer do dia, coincidindo com o padrão de disponibilidade de néctar. O comportamento de visita das aves e, em conseqüência, sua atuação na polinização da espécie foram em grande parte determinadas por características morfológicas e comportamentais destas. E. speciosa parece ser adaptada para polinização por beija-flores de bicos longos, embora espécies com bicos de comprimento curto a médio possam ter algum papel em sua polinização.

Efeitos da temperatura e do alimento no desenvolvimento de Dysdercus maurus Distant (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae Effects of temperature and food on the development of Dysdercus maurus Distant (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae

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Fábio Souto Almeida

2007-12-01

Full Text Available Dysdercus maurus Distant, 1901 (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae é uma importante praga de Gossypium spp. (algodoeiro, Citrus Sinensis Osbeck (Rutaceae (laranjeira e Citrus reticulata (Rutaceae (tangerineira, além de sementes de Chorisia speciosa St. Hil. (paineira. Este trabalho objetivou avaliar os efeitos da temperatura e do alimento no desenvolvimento de D. maurus. Foram realizados oito tratamentos, seis em que os percevejos foram alimentados com sementes de paineira e mantidos a 15, 18, 20, 25 e 30 ± 1ºC, UR 80 ± 3% e fotofase de 12 h ou em condições ambientais de laboratório (23,5 ± 2,6ºC, UR 73,3 ± 9,9 %, e dois em que foram alimentados com sementes de algodão variedade IAC-22 e mantidos a 25 e 30ºC. Em todos os tratamentos foram observados cinco estágios imaturos. O aumento da temperatura proporcionou diminuição do tempo de desenvolvimento. A temperatura de 15ºC foi letal para ovos e ninfas de D. maurus. A menor mortalidade de ninfas ocorreu quando os percevejos foram alimentados com sementes de algodão a 25ºC (24,07%. A menor temperatura base (Tb foi obtida para o 1º ínstar (11,54ºC e a maior para o 2º ínstar (15,33ºC. As fêmeas de D. maurus necessitam de maior quantidade de graus-dias (329,93 graus-dias que os machos (300,49 graus-dias para atingir o estádio adulto.Dysdercus maurus Distant, 1901 (Hemiptera, Pyrrhocoridae is an important pest on Gossypium spp. (cotton tree, Citrus sinensis Osbeck (Rutaceae and Citrus reticulata Blanco (Rutaceae crops. This insect also feeds on seeds of Chorisia speciosa St. Hil. (Bombacaceae. This work aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature and food on the development of D. maurus. Eight treatments were carried out, in six of them bugs were fed with seeds of C. speciosa and kept at 15, 18, 20, 25 and 30 ± 1ºC, 80 ± 3% RH and 12h photophase or in laboratory conditions (23.5 ± 2.6ºC, 73.3 ± 9.9 % RH, and in the other two treatments bugs were fed with seeds of cotton variety

Physical habitat predictors of Manayunkia speciosa distribution in the Klamath River and implications for management of Ceratomyxa shasta, a parasite with a complex life cycle

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Jordan, M. S.; Alexander, J. D.; Grant, G. E.; Bartholomew, J. L.

2011-12-01

Management strategies for parasites with complex life cycles may target not the parasite itself, but one of the alternate hosts. One approach is to decrease habitat for the alternate host, and in river systems flow manipulations may be employed. Two-dimensional hydraulic models can be powerful tools for predicting the relationship between flow alterations and changes in physical habit, however they require a rigorous definition of physical habitat for the organism of interest. We present habitat characterization data for the case of the alternate host of a salmonid parasite and introduce how it will be used in conjunction with a 2-dimensional hydraulic model. Ceratomyxa shasta is a myxozoan parasite of salmonids that requires a freshwater polychaete Manayunkia speciosa to complete its life cycle. Manayunkia speciosa is a small (3mm) benthic filter-feeding worm that attaches itself perpendicularly to substrate through construction of a flexible tube. In the Klamath River, CA/OR, C. shasta causes significant juvenile salmon mortality, imposing social and economic losses on commercial, sport and tribal fisheries. An interest in manipulating habitat for the polychaete host to decrease the abundance of C. shasta has therefore developed. Unfortunately, there are limited data on the habitat requirements of M. speciosa or the influence of streamflow regime and hydraulics on population dynamics and infection prevalence. This work aims to address these data needs by identifying physical habitat variables that influence the distribution of M. speciosa and determining the relationship between those variables, M. speciosa population density, and C. shasta infection prevalence. Biological samples were collected from nine sites representing three river features (runs, pools, and eddies) within the Klamath River during the summer and fall of 2010 and 2011. Environmental data including depth, velocity, and substrate, were collected at each polychaete sampling location. We tested

Crescimento inicial, níveis críticos de fósforo e frações fosfatadas em espécies florestais Initial growing, phosphorus critical levels and phosphate fractions in forest species

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LUIZ ARNALDO FERNANDES

2000-06-01

Full Text Available Foi conduzido um experimento em casa de vegetação, com o objetivo de avaliar o crescimento de plântulas, os níveis críticos de P e algumas frações fosfatadas, em três espécies florestais submetidas a quatro doses de P. Mudas de aroeirinha (Schinus terenbinthifolius Raddi, paineira (Chorisia speciosa St. Hill. e jambolão (Syzygium jambolanum Lam. foram cultivadas em um Latossolo Variação Una, onde foram aplicados 0, 150, 300 e 600 mg dm-3 de P. Aos 180 dias após a germinação, as plantas foram colhidas e submetidas às análises químicas. Sob todas as doses de P, a paineira produziu maior biomassa da parte aérea e das raízes em comparação à aroeirinha e jambolão, além de apresentar maiores teores de P orgânico (Po e maior participação relativa do P orgânico (Po em relação ao P total solúvel em ácido em todos os níveis de fertilização fosfatada. O melhor crescimento da paineira foi atribuído a uma maior eficiência nos ajustes metabólicos desta espécie em relação à nutrição fosfatada, o que indica que esta espécie pode ser plantada em solos com diferentes níveis de P.An experiment under greenhouse conditions was carried out at Universidade Federal de Lavras, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, to evaluate the growth of seedlings, phosphorus critical levels and phosphate fractions, in forest species growing under four phosphorus levels. Seedlings of Schinus terenbinthifolius Raddi (aroeirinha, Chorisia speciosa St. Hill. (paineira and Syzygium jambolanum Lam. (jambolão were cultivated on an Oxisol fertilized with 0, 150, 300 and 600 mg dm-3 of P. The seedlings were harvested 180 days after germination and analysed for P forms. In all levels of phosphorus addition, the paineira produced higher aerial and root biomass than aroeirinha and jambolão, and presented higher contents of organic phosphorus and higher relative participation of organic phosphorus in the total acid soluble phosphorus under all phosphorus

Protective effects of Lagerstroemia speciosa on 3-morpholinosydnonimine (SIN-1)-induced oxidative stress in HIT-T15 pancreatic β cells.

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Song, Jia-Le; Zhao, Xin; Wang, Qiang; Zhang, Ting

2013-05-01

Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced pancreatic β cell death affects insulin secretion and is important in the pathogenesis of diabetes. Lagerstroemia speciosa, a traditional folk medicine, has been used for t he prevention and treatment of diabetes. However, whether Lagerstroemia speciosa has a cytoprotective effect on pancreatic β cells remains to be elucidated. The present study aimed to investigate the cytoprotective effects of hot water extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves (LWE) on 3-morpholinosydnonimine (SIN-1)-induced oxidative damage in Syrian hamster pancreatic insulinoma HIT-T15 cells. The HIT-T15 cells were first treated with SIN-1 (50 µM) for 24 h and then co-incubated with LWE for 48 h. SIN-1 significantly decreased HIT-T15 cell viability (PHIT-T15 cells in a dose‑dependent manner. To further investigate the protective effects of LWE on SIN-1‑induced oxidative stress in HIT-T15 cells, the cellular levels of ROS, lipid peroxidation and endogenous antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), were determined. LWE decreased the intracellular levels of ROS and lipid peroxidation, and increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes. These results suggest that LWE has a cytoprotective effect against SIN-1‑induced oxidative stress in HIT-T15 cells through the inhibition of lipid peroxidation, a decrease in ROS levels and an increase in antioxidant enzyme activity. In addition, LWE increased insulin secretion in SIN-1-treated HIT-T15 cells. Our results suggested that LWE were effective in the treatment of diabetes. Further studies are required to study the anti-diabetic molecular mechanism in a cell model.

Responses to simulated nitrogen deposition by the neotropical epiphytic orchid Laelia speciosa

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Edison A. Díaz-Álvarez

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Potential ecophysiological responses to nitrogen deposition, which is considered to be one of the leading causes for global biodiversity loss, were studied for the endangered endemic Mexican epiphytic orchid, Laelia speciosa, via a shadehouse dose-response experiment (doses were 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, and 80 kg N ha−1 yr−1 in order to assess the potential risk facing this orchid given impending scenarios of nitrogen deposition. Lower doses of nitrogen of up to 20 kg N ha yr−1, the dose that led to optimal plant performance, acted as fertilizer. For instance, the production of leaves and pseudobulbs were respectively 35% and 36% greater for plants receiving 20 kg N ha yr−1 than under any other dose. Also, the chlorophyll content and quantum yield peaked at 0.66 ± 0.03 g m−2 and 0.85 ± 0.01, respectively, for plants growing under the optimum dose. In contrast, toxic effects were observed at the higher doses of 40 and 80 kg N ha yr−1. The δ13C for leaves averaged −14.7 ± 0.2‰ regardless of the nitrogen dose. In turn, δ15N decreased as the nitrogen dose increased from 0.9 ± 0.1‰ under 2.5 kg N ha−1yr−1 to −3.1 ± 0.2‰ under 80 kg N ha−1yr−1, indicating that orchids preferentially assimilate NH4+ rather than NO3− of the solution under higher doses of nitrogen. Laelia speciosa showed a clear response to inputs of nitrogen, thus, increasing rates of atmospheric nitrogen deposition can pose an important threat for this species.

Breeding sites of drosophilids (Diptera in the Brazilian Savanna. I. Fallen fruits of Emmotum nitens (Icacinaceae, Hancornia speciosa (Apocynaceae and Anacardium humile (Anacardiaceae Sítios de criação de drosofilídeos (Diptera no bioma Cerrado. I. Frutos caídos de Emmotum nitens (Icacinaceae, Hancornia speciosa (Apocynaceae e Anacardium humile (Anacardiaceae

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Francisco Roque

2009-06-01

Full Text Available In this study, drosophilids that bred in fruits of three common plant species of the Brazilian Savanna were investigated: Emmotum nitens, Hancornia speciosa and Anacardium humile, along with the temporal and spatial distribution of these insects among fruits obtained from six individuals of E. nitens. Fallen fruits were collected in natural environments, placed on moist sand in individual containers and all drosophilids that emerged from these resources during 15 days were collected, counted and identified. From 3,651 fruits collected (3,435 of E. nitens, 179 of A. humile and 37 of H. speciosa 4,541 flies emerged and were classified into 19 species of Drosophilidae. Their distribution was unequal among the three resources, also over time, and among the six individuals of E. nitens. Such fluctuations probably reflect the availability of resources in time and space and probably the action of selective factors such as larval competition.Neste estudo, são investigados os drosofilídeos que se criam em frutos de três espécies de plantas comuns do Cerrado brasileiro: Emmotum nitens, Hancornia speciosa e Anacardium humile, juntamente com a distribuição temporal e espacial desses insetos entre os frutos obtidos de seis indivíduos de E. nitens. Frutos recolhidos sobre a serrapilheira, em ambientes naturais, foram mantidos no laboratório e os drosofilídeos que deles emergiram foram contados e identificados. Dos 3.651 frutos coletados (3.435 de E. nitens, 179 de A. humile e 37 de H. speciosa emergiram 4.541 drosofilídeos, classificados em 19 espécies. A distribuição dessas espécies foi desigual entre os três tipos de recursos, ao longo do tempo, e também entre os seis indivíduos de E. nitens. Essas flutuações refletem a disponibilidade dos recursos no tempo e no espaço, e provavelmente a ação de forças seletivas como a competição entre as larvas.

Isolation of quercetin from the methanolic extract of Lagerstroemia speciosa by HPLC technique, its cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells and photocatalytic activity.

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Sai Saraswathi, V; Saravanan, D; Santhakumar, K

2017-06-01

The flavonoids present in the leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa were extracted, characterized by spectral methods and studied for its cytotoxicity activity against MCF-cell lines and photocatalytic activity against azo dye. Direct and sequential soxhlet extraction was performed and its concentrated crude extract was subjected to high performance liquid chromatography. The yield obtained by the isolated compound (MEI-quercetin) from leaves of L. speciosa was found to be 1.8g from the methanolic extract. The phytochemical analysis and the Rf value of the isolated flavonoid was found to be 3.59. The isolated compound was characterized by Infrared Spectroscopy, NMR and Mass. Based on the characterization, the structure was elucidated as quercetin - a flavonoid. The isolated compound showed the significant in vitro cytotoxicity activity against MCF-7 cell lines at 500μg/ml when compared to the crude extract. Among the various concentrations (25, 50, 100, 250, and 500μg/ml), at higher concentration the cell viability was pronounced and also compared with that of the control. It was first time to report that the isolated flavonoid showed photocatalytic against azo dye-methyl orange. The dye degradation was monitored by UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The isolated compound showed dye degradation of 91.66% with the crude extract 82.47% at 160min. Hence in the present findings, the photocatalytic degradation of MO dye under UV irradiation was investigated over isolated compound of L. speciosa. Hence we expect that this can be used to treat the waste water in near future based on the photocatalytic technique. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Impact of the nutrients N and K and soluble sugars on Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) and Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) populations in potato crops, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae)

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Azeredo, Edson Henrique de; Lima, Eduardo; Cassino, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues

2004-01-01

Impact of the nutrients N and K and soluble sugars on Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) and Agrotis ipsilon (Huefnagel) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) populations in potato crops, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae). The occurrence of Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824) and Agrotis ipsilon (Huefnagel, 1767) on the potato cultivars Achat and Monalisa, influenced by nitrogen and potassium dosage, and minimum quantity of soluble sugars, was studied. The following parameters were evaluated: concentration of mineral nutrient and sugar in green leaf, senescent leaf, leaf in abscission, stem, tubercle and total plant using extracts of infusion in ethanol 80%. The largest infestation of D. speciosa larvae was on Monalisa cultivar at 150 kg.ha -1 of N + K with 27.03% at P -1 , in the absence of potassium. On the other hand, high dosage of K reduced the damages by A. ipsilon on Monalisa cultivar. However, it did not influence the storage of soluble sugar. The results indicated that in Achat cultivar the accumulated soluble sugar was reduced, probably sensitized by elevation of potassic fertilization dosing, differing from Monalisa cultivar, in which the influence was by nitrogen dosing. (author)

Social Functioning of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Users in Malaysia.

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Singh, Darshan; Müller, Christian P; Vicknasingam, Balasingam K; Mansor, Sharif M

2015-01-01

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is an indigenous plant known for its traditional medicinal use, and for its addiction potential, in Southeast Asia. In recent years, kratom and its major alkaloid, mitragynine, spread worldwide with largely unknown effects on behavior and mental health. Recent studies show that kratom use can lead to dependence and that mitragynine works as an addictive drug in animal studies. Nevertheless, kratom preparations were also suggested as a less harmful substitute in opiate withdrawal. Potential side-effects of prolonged kratom use, however, are currently unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the social functioning of regular kratom users in Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in three northern states of Peninsular Malaysia investigating 293 regular kratom consumers using the Addiction Severity Index in a snowball sampling technique. Findings showed that regular kratom users do not experience major impairments in their social functioning, despite being dependent on kratom for prolonged periods. Our findings suggest that chronic kratom administration does not significantly impair social functioning of users in a natural context in Malaysia.

CONTROLE QUÍMICO DO PULGÃO VERDE (Myzus persicae Sulzer, 1776 E DA VAQUINHA (Diabrotica speciosa Germ., 1824 NA CULTURA DO TOMATE RASTEIRO CHEMICAL CONTROL OF THE GREEN PEACH APHID (Myzus persicae, SULZER AND TOMATO LEAF BEETLE (Diabrotica speciosa, GERMAR IN TOMATO PLANTS

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Danilo Couto

2007-09-01

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O efeito de cinco inseticidas aplicados no tomateiro (Lycopersicum sculentum Mill, visando ao controle do pulgão verde, Myzus persicae SULZER e de vaquinha, Diabrotica speciosa GERM, foi testado em um experimento realizado na área experimental do Departamento de Horticultura da Escota de Agronomia da Universidade Federal de Goiás, no período de maio a setembro de 1994. Os tratamentos foram aplicados via pulverização e constaram de Bulldock 125 SC (dosagem de 100 ml/ 100 1 de água; Bulldock 50 CE (25 e 30 ml/100 l de água; Tamaron BR (100 ml/ 100 l de água; Orthene 750 BR (100 ml/ l00 1 de água e Folidol 600 (100 ml/l00 1 de água; e ainda uma testemunha (sem inseticida. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que todos os tratamentos foram eficientes no controle de M. persicae até sete dias após a aplicação. Aos 14 dias após a aplicação, o Bulldock 50 CE na dosagem de 25 ml/ 100 l de água e o Folidol 600 a 100 ml/ 100 l de água não apresentaram eficiência satisfatória. Com relação à D. speciosa, todos esses produtos foram igualmente eficientes até sete dias após aplicação.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Myzus persicae; diabrotica speciosa; tomateiro; controle químico.

A trial to control the green peach aphid myzus persicae and tomato leaf beetle Diabrotica speciosa was carried out in Goi

Effects of Mitragynine and a Crude Alkaloid Extract Derived from Mitragyna speciosa Korth. on Permethrin Elimination in Rats

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Kachamas Srichana

2015-03-01

Full Text Available Detoxification and elimination of permethrin (PM are mediated by hydrolysis via carboxylesterase (CES. Mitragyna speciosa (kratom contains mitragynine (MG and other bioactive alkaloids. Since PM and MG have the same catalytic site and M. speciosa is usually abused by adding other ingredients such as pyrethroid insecticides, the effects of MG and an alkaloid extract (AE on the elimination of PM were investigated in rats. Rats were subjected to single and multiple pretreatment with MG and AE prior to receiving a single oral dose (460 mg/kg of PM. Plasma concentrations of trans-PM and its metabolite phenoxybenzylalcohol (PBAlc were measured. The elimination rate constant (kel and the elimination half-life (t1/2 el of PM were determined, as well as the metabolic ratio (PMR. A single and multiple oral pretreatment with MG and AE altered the plasma concentration-time courses of both trans-PM and PBAlc during 8–22 h, decreased the PMRs, delayed elimination of PM, but enhanced elimination of PBAlc. Results indicated that PM–MG or AE toxicokinetic interactions might have resulted from the MG and AE interfering with PM hydrolysis. The results obtained in rats suggest that in humans using kratom cocktails containing PM, there might be an increased risk of PM toxicity due to inhibition of PM metabolism and elimination.

EXTRACTION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS FROM PETAI LEAVES (PARKIA SPECIOSA HASSK. USING MICROWAVE AND ULTRASOUND ASSISTED METHODS

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Buanasari Buanasari

2017-06-01

Full Text Available The antioxidant has an activity to neutralize free radical compound that the body needs to avoid damage cells and tissues. Phenolic is one of the compounds that have an antioxidant activity. The influences of ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE conditions on phenolic compounds of Parkia speciosa Hassk. leaves were investigated. The effects of temperature (40°C, 50°C, 60°C and 70°C, time (10, 30 and 50 minutes and material-solvent ratio (1:10, 1:13, 1:15 were evaluated based on the yield, total phenolic content (TPC and antioxidant activity. The result showed that the highest yield (15.82% was obtained at 1:15 (w/w of material-solvent ratio, 50°C of temperature and 50 minutes of extraction time for MAE. The highest yield of UAE is 15.53% that sample was obtained at 1:13 (w/w of material-solvent ratio, 60°C of optimal temperature and 30 minutes extraction time. The highest IC50 of UAE method extract was 52.55 ppm, while the extract obtained using MAE method was 50.44 ppm. UAE is more stable at higher temperatures. Time and solvent which was used more efficient than MAE. Extract of petai leaves (Parkia speciosa Hassk. were very potential to be used as a source of natural antioxidants because they have IC50 values from 41.39 to 66.00 ppm. Its antioxidants capacity is ranged from strong to very strong capacity.

Photomorphogenesis in Sinningia speciosa, cv. Queen Victoria I. Characterization of Phytochrome Control.

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Satter, R L; Wetherell, D F

1968-06-01

The morphological development of Sinningia speciosa plants that were exposed to supplementary far red light was very different from that of plants receiving dark nights. After several nights of such irradiation, stems and petioles were elongated, petioles were angulated, leaf blade expansion was inhibited, plants were chlorotic and the accumulation of shoot dry weight was retarded.Red reversibility of the morphological changes potentiated by far red light indicated control by the phytochrome system. A high P(FR) level during the last half of the night inhibited stem elongation and promoted leaf blade expansion, but both of these processes were hardly affected by the P(FR) level during the first half of the night. Thus sensitivity to P(FR) was cyclic.The interpretation of our experiments was complicated by quantitative morphological differences resulting from long, as compared to short, far red irradiations.

Impact of the nutrients N and K and soluble sugars on Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) and Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) populations in potato crops, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae); Impacto dos nutrientes N e K e de acucares soluveis sobre populacoes de Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) e Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) na cultura da batata, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae)

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Azeredo, Edson Henrique de [Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Pinheiral, RJ (Brazil). Pro-Reitoria de Extensao], e-mail: edsonhenrique.azeredo@bol.com.br; Lima, Eduardo [Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropedica, RJ (Brazil). Inst. de Agronomia. Dept. de Solos; Cassino, Paulo Cesar Rodrigues [Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropedica, RJ (Brazil). Inst. de Biologia. Centro Integrado de Manejo de Pragas C.R.G.

2004-03-15

Impact of the nutrients N and K and soluble sugars on Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) and Agrotis ipsilon (Huefnagel) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) populations in potato crops, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae). The occurrence of Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824) and Agrotis ipsilon (Huefnagel, 1767) on the potato cultivars Achat and Monalisa, influenced by nitrogen and potassium dosage, and minimum quantity of soluble sugars, was studied. The following parameters were evaluated: concentration of mineral nutrient and sugar in green leaf, senescent leaf, leaf in abscission, stem, tubercle and total plant using extracts of infusion in ethanol 80%. The largest infestation of D. speciosa larvae was on Monalisa cultivar at 150 kg.ha{sup -1} of N + K with 27.03% at P< 0,05. It was observed that the effect of the dosage of N + K in the increment of the concentration of soluble sugars increased the damages in the tubercles and stems by A. ipsilon. The infestation by these species increased to 58.82% on the Monalisa cultivar, when the nitrogen dosage increased from zero to 150 kg.ha{sup -1}, in the absence of potassium. On the other hand, high dosage of K reduced the damages by A. ipsilon on Monalisa cultivar. However, it did not influence the storage of soluble sugar. The results indicated that in Achat cultivar the accumulated soluble sugar was reduced, probably sensitized by elevation of potassic fertilization dosing, differing from Monalisa cultivar, in which the influence was by nitrogen dosing. (author)

FLAVOR BIOGENERATION IN MANGABA (Hancornia speciosa Gomes FRUIT

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Narenda Narain

2007-11-01

Full Text Available Most of the volatile flavoring substances are formed during maturation of fruit when it ripens. In this study, the mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes fruit was harvested at half-ripe and ripe stages of maturity and analyzed for its volatile components. The extracts were obtained from the fruit pulp by using simultaneous distillation and extraction technique. Several extraction parameters such as weight of the pulp, dilution with water, solvent volume and extraction period were standardized to obtain highly characteristic fruit aroma extracts. The extracts were analyzed for the identification of volatile compounds by using a system of high resolution gas chromatograph coupled with mass spectrometer. Eighty-six components were separated out of which 46 compounds were positively identified. The volatile flavoring substances pertaining to classes of esters and terpenes increased from 6.19 to 35.487% and from 7.51 to 10.40%, respectively. The principal volatile compounds present in the pulp of ripe mangaba fruit were isopropyl acetate (19.23%, 3-hexanol (10.74%, linalool (7.38%, ä-limonene (2.43%, 3-pentanol (3.80%, 3-ethyl 2-buten-1-ol (2.53% and furfural (1.52%. Biogeneration of mangaba flavor is mainly characterized due to the presence of compounds pertaining to esters, aldehydes and terpenes.

Trait differences in responses to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are stronger and more consistent than fixed differences among populations of Asclepias speciosa.

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Waller, Lauren P; Hahn, Philip G; Maron, John L; Lekberg, Ylva

2018-02-01

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi can promote plant growth and reproduction, but other plant physiological traits or traits that provide defense against herbivores can also be affected by AM fungi. However, whether responses of different traits to AM fungi are correlated and whether these relationships vary among plants from different populations are unresolved. In a common garden experiment, we grew Asclepias speciosa plants from seed collected from populations found along an environmental gradient with and without AM fungi to assess whether the responses of six growth and defense traits to AM fungi are correlated. Although there was strong genetic differentiation in mean trait values among populations, AM fungi consistently increased expression of most growth and defense traits across all populations. Responses of biomass and root to shoot ratio to AM fungi were positively correlated, suggesting that plants that are more responsive to AM fungi allocated more biomass belowground. Responses of biomass and trichome density to AM fungi were negatively correlated, indicating a trade-off in responsiveness between a growth and defensive trait. Our results suggest that while there is substantial population differentiation in many traits of A. speciosa, populations respond similarly to AM fungi, and both positive and negative correlations among trait responses occur. © 2018 Botanical Society of America.

Impacto dos nutrientes N e K e de açúcares solúveis sobre populações de Diabrotica speciosa (Germar (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae e Agrotis ipsilon (Hüfnagel (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae na cultura da batata, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae Impact of the nutrients N and K and soluble sugars on Diabrotica speciosa (Germar (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae and Agrotis ipsilon (Hüfnagel (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae populations in potato crops, Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanaceae

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Edson Henrique de Azeredo

2004-03-01

Full Text Available Foi estudada a ocorrência de Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae e de Agrotis ipsilon (Hüfnagel, 1767 (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae em plantas de batata, cultivares Achat e Monalisa, influenciadas por dosagens de nitrogênio e potássio, e teor mínimo de açúcares solúveis. Os seguintes parâmetros foram avaliados: concentração de nutrientes minerais e açúcar em folha verde, folha senescente, folha em abcisão, haste, tubérculo e planta total usando extratos de infusão em etanol 80%. A maior infestação por larvas de D. speciosa foi na cultivar Monalisa a 150 kg.ha-1 de N + K com 27,03% a PThe occurrence of Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824 and Agrotis ipsilon (Hüfnagel, 1767 on the potato cultivars Achat and Monalisa, influenced by nitrogen and potassium dosage, and minimum theor of soluble sugars, was studied. The following parameters were evaluated: concentration of mineral nutrient and sugar in green leaf, senescent leaf, leaf in abscission, stem, tubercle and total plant using extracts of infusion in ethanol 80%. The largest infestation of D. speciosa larvae was on Monalisa cultivar at 150 kg.ha-1 of N + K with 27.03% at P< 0,05. It was observed that the effect of the dosage of N + K in the increment of the concentration of soluble sugars increased the damages in the tubercles and stems by A. ipsilon. The infestation by these species increased to 58.82% on the Monalisa cultivar, when the nitrogen dosage increased from zero to 150 kg.ha-1, in the absence of potassium. On the other hand, high dosage of K reduced the damages by A. ipsilon on Monalisa cultivar. However, it did not influence the storage of soluble sugar. The results indicated that in Achat cultivar the accumulated soluble sugar was reduced, probably sensibilized by elevation of potassic fertilization dosing, differing from Monalisa cultivar, in which the influence was by nitrogen dosing.

SUBSTRATES FOR PRODUCTION AND GROWTH OF MANGABA (Hancornia speciosa Gomes SEEDLINGS PRODUÇÃO E CRESCIMENTO DE MUDAS DE MANGABEIRA (Hancornia speciosa Gomez EM DIFERENTES SUBSTRATOS

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Maria Eloisa Cardoso da Rosa

2007-09-01

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Mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomez seedlings were transplanted eleven months after emergence to the following substrates: soil (Oxisol, soil + 33% calcined sugar-cane bagasse, and soil + 66% calcined sugar-cane bagasse, with and without lime and fertilizer. At 70, 100 and 130 days after transplanting, plants were evaluated for height and number of leaf pairs. At the end of the experiment – 130 days – roots and aerial part dry matter were weighed. The addition of 0.5 kg.m^-3 of 10-10-10 fertilizer to the soil was the best treatment. Root dry matter was slightly higher than aerial part dry matter on some treatments. Roots have developed more than aerial parts. In general, substrates with pH values between 5.2 and 5.5 promote higher growth of mangaba seedlings, but those with pH between 6.0 and 6.8 cause seedling growth reduction.

KEY-WORDS: Mangaba; native fruit trees; lime; fertilizer; substrate.

Mudas de mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomez com onze meses de idade foram submetidas a diferentes combinações de substratos: solo apenas (Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo, solo + 33% de bagacilho de cana calcinado, e solo + 66% de bagacilho de cana calcinado, os quais receberam ou não calagem e adubação. Após a aplicação dos tratamentos, foram avaliados aos 70, 100 e 130 dias, o diâmetro basal das mudas, a altura de plantas e o número de pares de folhas, bem como o peso seco da parte aérea e da raiz, ao final do experimento. Pôde-se verificar que a adição de 0,5 kg.m^-3 do adubo químico 10-10-10 ao solo foi o melhor tratamento, nas condições estudadas. Houve uma tendência de superioridade do peso seco da raiz, em relação à parte aérea, em parte dos tratamentos, evidenciando um maior desenvolvimento da raiz das mudas de mangaba, em rela

Supplementation of Superfine Powder Prepared from Chaenomeles speciosa Fruit Increases Endurance Capacity in Rats via Antioxidant and Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway

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Ka Chen

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Chaenomeles speciosa fruit is a traditional herb medicine widely used in China. In this study, superfine powder of C. speciosa fruit (SCE, ground by supersonic nitrogen airflow at −140°C, was investigated to assess its in vitro antioxidant activity and in vivo antiphysical fatigue activity. SCE was homogenous (d<10 μm and rich in antioxidants like polyphenols, saponins, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ascorbic acid, and SOD. According to the in vitro experiments, SCE displayed promising antioxidant activity with powerful FARP, SC-DPPH, and SC-SAR activities. According to the in vivo experiments, rats supplemented with SCE had prolonged exhaustive swimming time (57% compared to the nonsupplemented rats. Meanwhile, compared to the nonsupplemented rats, the SCE-supplemented rats had higher levels of blood glucose and liver and muscular glycogen and lower levels of LA and BUN. Lower MDA, higher antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px activities, and upregulated Nrf2/ARE mediated antioxidant enzymes (HO-1, Trx, GCLM, and GCLC expression were also detected in the supplemented group. This study indicates that SCE is a potent antioxidant and antifatigue agent, and SCE could be a promising raw material for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Synthesis, characterization and application of Lagerstroemia speciosa embedded magnetic nanoparticle for Cr(VI) adsorption from aqueous solution.

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Srivastava, Shalini; Agrawal, Shashi Bhushan; Mondal, Monoj Kumar

2017-05-01

Lagerstroemia speciosa bark (LB) embedded magnetic nanoparticles were prepared by co-precipitation of Fe 2+ and Fe 3+ salt solution with ammonia and LB for Cr(VI) removal from aqueous solution. The native LB, magnetic nanoparticle (MNP), L. speciosa embedded magnetic nanoparticle (MNPLB) and Cr(VI) adsorbed MNPLB particles were characterized by SEM-EDX, TEM, BET-surface area, FT-IR, XRD and TGA methods. TEM analysis confirmed nearly spherical shape of MNP with an average diameter of 8.76nm and the surface modification did not result in the phase change of MNP as established by XRD analysis, while led to the formation of secondary particles of MNPLB with diameter of 18.54nm. Characterization results revealed covalent binding between the hydroxyl group of MNP and carboxyl group of LB particles and further confirmed its physico-chemical nature favorable for Cr(VI) adsorption. The Cr(VI) adsorption on to MNPLB particle as an adsorbent was tested under different contact time, initial Cr(VI) concentration, adsorbent dose, initial pH, temperature and agitation speed. The results of the equilibrium and kinetics of adsorption were well described by Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order model, respectively. The thermodynamic parameters suggest spontaneous and endothermic nature of Cr(VI) adsorption onto MNPLB. The maximum adsorption capacity for MNPLB was calculated to be 434.78mg/g and these particles even after Cr(VI) adsorption were collected effortlessly from the aqueous solution by a magnet. The desorption of Cr(VI)-adsorbed MNPLB was found to be more than 93.72% with spent MNPLB depicting eleven successive adsorption-desorption cycles. Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Pharmacological and toxicological evaluation of Alpinia speciosa

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V. L. M. Mendonça

1991-01-01

Full Text Available Alpinia speciosa Schum or A. nutans is a plant of the Zingiberanceae family, Known popularly as "colony" (colônia and used as a diuretic and to control hypertensión. We have determinated the concentration of Na+ and K+ found in the alcoholic extract and in the tea concoction. They contained 51.0mEq Na+, and 132 mEq K+ in the extract, and 0,0 mEq of Na+ and 26 mEq K+ in the tea. Phytochemical analysis of the leaves demonstrated the presence of catecquic tanins, phenols and alkaloids, and also some essential oils. When injected intra-peritoneally the hydroalcoholic extract, in range of 100 a 1400 mg/Kg, (or 2500-18000 mg/Kg orally produced in mice: writhing, psychomorot excitation, hypokinesis and pruritus. The LD50 by ip was 0.760 + or - 0.126 g/Kg and 10.0 + or - 2.5 g/Kg by oral administration for the hydroalcoholic extract. Subacute toxicity made injecting daily for 30 days the LD10 in rats caused an increase in transaminases and lactate dehydrogenase, whereas other parameters such as nlood glucose, urea and creatinine were normal. A histopathological analysis of liver, spleen, gut, lung and heart showed no alterations. The drug also produced a prolongation of the sleeping time. The hydroalcoholic extract induced int he rat and in the dog a dose-dependent fall in blood pressure in doses of 10 to 30 mg/Kg. In isolated atria the extract induced a reduction of the frequnecy and in the inotropic responses. Neither the extract nor the tea had an effect on the diuresis of the rat.

Viabilidade e vigor de sementes de paineira após armazenamento, condicionamento e estresses salino e térmico Viability and vigor in folk silk tree seeds after storage, conditioning and submission to salt and thermal stress

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Sonia Cristina Juliano Gualtieri de Andrade Perez

2005-06-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do condicionamento e dos estresses salino e térmico sobre o vigor e a viabilidade de sementes de paineira (Chorisia speciosa St.-Hil armazenadas em geladeira, em embalagens impermeáveis, durante três anos. Sementes com e sem punção do tegumento foram condicionadas em água destilada e em soluções de KNO3 a 0,1 M e 0,2 M, durante 24 horas, a 27ºC. O estresse salino foi simulado com soluções de NaCl em potenciais osmóticos variando de 0,0 a -1,2 MPa, a 27ºC. O estresse térmico de diferentes intensidades foi aplicado em sementes secas, que germinaram a 27ºC. Houve diminuição da viabilidade e do vigor das sementes com o aumento da intensidade dos estresses salino e térmico. Nas sementes condicionadas e intactas, o limite máximo de tolerância à salinidade não foi reduzido, porém houve diminuição da tolerância ao estresse térmico, em sementes condicionadas com ou sem punção. O teste de condutividade elétrica indicou as sementes condicionadas em água e KNO3 0,1 M como as de maior vigor. Sementes condicionadas em água apresentaram maior velocidade de germinação sob estresses salino e térmico. O condicionamento substituiu a punção do tegumento, que não é recomendada para sementes armazenadas.The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of priming, salt and thermal stress on viability and vigor of folk silk tree seeds (Chorisia speciosa St.-Hil after storage in hermetic containers at 5ºC. Intact and with coat punction seeds were primed in distilled water and KNO3 solutions (0.1 M and 0.2 M during 24 hours at 27ºC. Salt stress was simulated with NaCl solutions at different osmotic potential, ranging from 0.0 MPa until -1.2 MPa, at 27ºC. Different intensities of thermal stress were applied on dried seeds; germination tests were carried out at 27ºC. As the intensity of salt and thermal stress increased, a reduction on seed vigor and viability was recorded in intact

Biofilm inhibition formation of clinical strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa mutans, photocatalytic activity of azo dye and GC-MS analysis of leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa.

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Sai Saraswathi, V; Kamarudheen, Neethu; Bhaskara Rao, K V; Santhakumar, K

2017-04-01

The investigation was conducted to analyse the bioactive compounds from the leaf extracts of L. speciosa by GC-MS. The extracts were screened for antibacterial and antibiofilm activities against potential clinical strains. The bioactive compounds from the leaves of L. speciosa were extracted by soxhlet continuous extraction method and their chemical composition was analysed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS). The antibacterial activity was evaluated against clinical strain like Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, P. aeruginosa and Salmonella typhi by well diffusion technique. We also screened for antibacterial property against common food borne pathogens namely Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus cereus at varied concentration 250μml -1 to 1000μml -1 . Thereafter antibiofilm assay was carried out at from 250 to 1000μg/ml against P. aeruginosa (high biofilm forming pathogen) clinical strain by cover slip technique and the morphology of the pathogen was observed using Scanning Electron Microscopy-(SEM). It was observed that diverse class of secondary metabolites were found by GC-MS analysis for all the extracts upon the continuous extraction. It was found that only minimum inhibition was seen in alcoholic extract for antibacterial activity, whereas all other extracts showed negligible activity. P. aeruginosa biofilm inhibited to 93.0±2% and 91±2% at higher concentration (1000μg/ml) for methanolic and ethanolic extract respectively. Absence of extracellular matrix structure and the surface cracking of biofilm were viewed by SEM, which confirmed the antibiofilm activity. Hence this study reveals that L. speciosa showed significant antibiofilm activity against P. aeruginosa due to the phytoconstituents present in the leaf extracts which was well documented in the alcoholic extracts by GC-MS analysis. The methanolic and ethanolic extract showed good photocatalytic activity of 77.44% and 96.66% against azo dye degradation respectively. Further

Microstructure, molecular weight and thermal behavior of natural rubber (NR) from mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa)

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Santos, Expedito Flavio dos; Feitosa, Judith P.A.; Ricardo, Nagila M.P.S.

2001-01-01

The natural rubber (NR) from Hancornia speciosa contains characteristics that turns it a good alternative in elastomers supply. The NMR and IR spectra showed that the rubber of mangabeira is composed fundamentally by poly(1,4-cis-isoprene). The rubber molecular weight obtained by GPC and viscometry was 2,0x10 6 and 1,3x10 6 g/mol, respectively, in good agreement with the values determined for seringueira and manicoba NR. The glass transition temperature obtained by DSC (Tg = - 65 deg C) showed the mangabeira rubber is ideal to be utilized in regions of cold climate without compromising its mechanical properties. The rubber has also good thermal stability up to 213 deg C, as indicated by TG curves. This results indicated that the mangabeira NR can be effectively used in vulcanized articles or to be added to asphalt. (author)

Induction and Analysis of the Alkaloid Mitragynine Content of a Mitragyna speciosa Suspension Culture System upon Elicitation and Precursor Feeding

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Nor Nahazima Mohamad Zuldin

2013-01-01

Full Text Available This study aimed to determine the effects of different concentrations and combinations of the phytohormones 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D, kinetin, 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP, and 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA on callus induction and to demonstrate the role of elicitors and exogenous precursors on the production of mitragynine in a Mitragyna speciosa suspension culture. The best callus induction was achieved from petiole explants cultured on WPM that was supplemented with 4 mg L−1 2, 4-D (70.83%. Calli were transferred to liquid media and agitated on rotary shakers to establish Mitragyna speciosa cell suspension cultures. The optimum settled cell volume was achieved in the presence of WPM that contained 3 mg L−1 2,4-D and 3% sucrose (9.47±0.4667 mL. The treatment of cultures with different concentrations of yeast extract and salicylic acid for different inoculation periods revealed that the highest mitragynine content as determined by HPLC was achieved from the culture treated with 250 mg L−1 yeast extract (9.275±0.082 mg L−1 that was harvested on day 6 of culturing; salicylic acid showed low mitragynine content in all concentrations used. Tryptophan and loganin were used as exogenous precursors; the highest level of mitragynine production was achieved in cultures treated with 3 μM tryptophan and harvested at 6 days (13.226±1.98 mg L−1.

Evaluation of the Effects of Mitragyna speciosa Alkaloid Extract on Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Using a High Throughput Assay

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Raja Elina Raja Aziddin

2011-08-01

Full Text Available The extract from Mitragyna speciosa has been widely used as an opium substitute, mainly due to its morphine-like pharmacological effects. This study investigated the effects of M. speciosa alkaloid extract (MSE on human recombinant cytochrome P450 (CYP enzyme activities using a modified Crespi method. As compared with the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method, this method has shown to be a fast and cost-effective way to perform CYP inhibition studies. The results indicated that MSE has the most potent inhibitory effect on CYP3A4 and CYP2D6, with apparent half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 values of 0.78 µg/mL and 0.636 µg/mL, respectively. In addition, moderate inhibition was observed for CYP1A2, with an IC50 of 39 µg/mL, and weak inhibition was detected for CYP2C19. The IC50 of CYP2C19 could not be determined, however, because inhibition was < 50%. Competitive inhibition was found for the MSE-treated CYP2D6 inhibition assay, whereas non-competitive inhibition was shown in inhibition assays using CYP3A4, CYP1A2 and CYP2C19. Quinidine (CYP2D6, ketoconazole (CYP3A4, tranylcypromine (CYP2C19 and furafylline (CYP1A2 were used as positive controls throughout the experiments. This study shows that MSE may contribute to an herb-drug interaction if administered concomitantly with drugs that are substrates for CYP3A4, CYP2D6 and CYP1A2.

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Properties as Well as the Phenolic Content of the Extract from Hancornia speciosa Gomes.

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Uilson P Santos

Full Text Available Hancornia speciosa Gomes (Apocynaceae is a fruit tree, popularly known as mangabeira, and it is widely distributed throughout Brazil. Several parts of the plant are used in folk medicine, and the leaf and bark extracts have anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties. In this study, we investigated the chemical composition of the ethanolic extract of Hancornia speciosa leaves (EEHS and its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities as well as the mechanisms involved in cell death. The chemical compounds were identified by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS. The antioxidant activity of the EEHS was investigated using the method that involves the scavenging of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radicals as well as the inhibition of oxidative hemolysis and lipid peroxidation induced by 2,2'-azobis (2-amidinopropane in human erythrocytes. The antimicrobial activity was determined by calculating the minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration, minimum fungicidal concentration, and zone of inhibition. Kasumi-1 leukemic cells were used to assess the cytotoxic activity and mechanisms involved in cell death promoted by the EEHS. The chemical compounds identified were quinic acid, chlorogenic acid, catechin, rutin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol-rutinoside, and catechin-pentoside. The EEHS demonstrated antioxidant activity via the sequestration of free radicals, inhibition of hemolysis, and inhibition of lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes incubated with an oxidizing agent. The antimicrobial activity was observed against American Type Culture Collection (ATCC and hospital strains of bacteria and fungi, filamentous fungi and dermatophytes. The cytotoxic activity of the EEHS was induced by apoptosis, reduction of the mitochondrial membrane potential, and activation of cathepsins. Together, these results indicate the presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids

Eficiência de extratos vegetais no controle de Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, em laboratório

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Junir Antonio Lutinski

2010-04-01

Full Text Available http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2010v23n1p83 Vulgarmente conhecida como “vaquinha”, Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824 ocorre na maioria dos estados brasileiros, destacando-se como uma das mais importantes pragas do feijoeiro e do milho. Visando avaliar a atividade inseticida de extratos brutos aquosos de nove espécies vegetais sobre os adultos deste inseto, realizou-se este trabalho. O experimento, conduzido em laboratório, foi realizado sob delineamento completamente casualizado, com dez tratamentos e quatro repetições. Para tal, utilizou-se um frasco, contendo em seu interior cinco espécimes adultos e uma folha de feijoeiro (Phaseolus vulgaris Linnaeus previamente imersa no extrato, tampado com um recorte de pano poroso e fixado por uma borracha. A variável avaliada foi número de espécimes de D. speciosa vivos. Os tratamentos consistiram em extratos de salvia (Salvia officinalis Linnaeus, cravo (Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb, noz-moscada (Myristica fragans Houtt, cinamomo (Melia azedarach Linnaeus, timbó (Ateleia glazioveana Baill, eucalipto (Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, canela (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, figueira (Ficus microcarpa Linnaeus f., alecrim (Rosmarinus officinalis Linnaeus e a testemunha (apenas água destilada. As avaliações de sobrevivência foram realizadas a cada 24 horas, durante 10 dias. Sobre o número de espécimes vivos efetuou-se a análise de variância em bifatorial (10 extratos x 11 horários após a aplicação. As médias foram agrupadas pelo teste de Duncan ao nível de 5% de probabilidade de erro. Os extratos mais eficientes foram o timbó, noz-moscada e cinamomo, com porcentagens de eficiência variando entre 80,4% e 100%.

A δ(15)N assessment of nitrogen deposition for the endangered epiphytic orchid Laelia speciosa from a city and an oak forest in Mexico.

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Díaz-Álvarez, Edison A; Reyes-García, Casandra; de la Barrera, Erick

2016-09-01

Atmospheric nitrogen deposition poses a major threat to global biodiversity. Tropical epiphytic plants are especially at risk given their reliance on atmospheric sources of nutrients. The leaf, pseudobulb, and root carbon and nitrogen content, C:N ratio, as well as the nitrogen isotopic composition were studied for individuals of Laelia speciosa from a city and from an oak forest in Mexico. The nitrogen content of leaves was similar between the city and the oak forest, reaching 1.3 ± 0.2 % (dry mass). The δ(15)N of leaves, pseudobulbs, and roots reached 5.6 ± 0.2 ‰ in the city, values found in sites exposed to industrial and vehicular activities. The δ(15)N for plant from the oak forest amounted to -3.1 ± 0.3 ‰, which is similar to values measured from sites with low industrial activities. Some orchids such as Laelia speciosa produce a single pseudobulb per year, i.e., a water and nutrient storage organ, so the interannual nitrogen deposition was studied by considering the ten most recent pseudobulbs for plants from either site formed between 2003 and 2012. The C:N ratio of the ten most recent pseudobulbs from the oak forest, as well as that of the pseudobulbs formed before 2010 for plants in the city were indistinguishable from each other, averaging 132.4 ± 6.5, while it was lower for the two most recent pseudobulbs in the city. The δ(15)N values of pseudobulbs from the oak forest averaged ‒4.4 ± 0.1 ‰ for the entire series. The δ(15)N ranged from 0.1 ± 1.6 ‰ for the oldest pseudobulb to 4.7 ± 0.2 ‰ for the pseudobulb formed in the city from 2008 onwards. Isotopic analysis and the C:N ratio for L. speciosa revealed that rates of nitrogen deposition were higher in the city than in the forest. The δ(15)N values of series of pseudobulbs showed that it is possible to track nitrogen deposition over multiple years.

Rasgos de personalidad asociados con la ejecucion de determinados instrumentos musicales

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Viviana Noemí Lemos de Ciuffardi

2000-01-01

Full Text Available El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la relación existente entre la ejecución de determinados instrumentos musicales y los rasgos recurrentes de personalidad, en una muestra compuesta por 222 músicos profesionales y alumnos avanzados en el estudio de un instrumento musical. Se utilizó el Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R de Costa y McCrae (1992, que permite evaluar diferentes rasgos de personalidad basándose en el modelo teórico de los cinco grandes factores de personalidad. Los resultados indicaron que existe una relación significativa entre las familias de instrumentos musicales (cuerdas, vientos bronce, vientos madera y las distintas facetas de personalidad contempladas por el NEO-PI-R (F de Hotelling = .97; P = .017. Esta relación significativa también se observó en los instrumentos específicamente seleccionados: (a flauta traversa, (b clarinete, (c trompeta, (d piano, (e guitarra, y (f saxofón; (F de Hotelling = 2.07; P = .002 Ylos cinco"grandes factores de personalidad que operacionaliza el NEO-PI-R. También se encontró una asociación significativa entre el sexo de los sujetos y la elección de ejecutar determinados instrumentos musicales. Los resultados por familias de instrumentos musicales dieron X2 (4, N~ 208 = 2.23; P = .000 y los resultados por instrumentos específicos elegidos dieron X2 (5, N=76 = 5.37 ; P = .000. Los factores cuyas relaciones resultaron significativas fueron: 1.- Extraversión: (cantidad e intensidad de las interacciones interpersonales. Dentro de este factor las facetas cuyas relaciones puntuaron estadísticamente significativas fueron: (a Sentimiento Gregario, (b Asertividad, (c Búsqueda de Excitación, y (d Emociones Positivas. Los instrumentistas que obtuvieron puntajes más altos en estas facetas fueron los ejecutantes de vientos bronces y quienes obtuvieron los puntajes más bajos fueron los ejecutantes de cuerdas, especialmente la guitarra y también al piano. 2

Supercritical extraction of pupunha (Guilielma speciosa oil in a fixed bed using carbon dioxide

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Araújo M.E.

2000-01-01

Full Text Available The pupunha (Guilielma speciosa is the fruit of a palm tree typical of the Brazilian Northern region, whose stem is used as a source of heart of palm. The fruit, which is about 65% pulp, is a source of oil and carotenes. In the present work, an analysis of the kinetics of supercritical extraction of oil from the pupunha pulp is presented. Carbon dioxide was used as solvent. The extractions were carried out at 25 MPa and 323 K and 30 MPa and 318 K. The chemical composition of the extracts in terms of fatty acids was determined by gas chromatography. The amount of oleic acid, a saturated fatty acid, in the CO2 extracts was larger than that in the extract obtained with hexane. The overall extraction curves were modeled using the single-parameter model proposed in the literature to describe the desorption of toluene from activated coal.

Jóvenes y sociabilidad escolar: Aprendizajes que sostienen determinado orden social

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Florencia D\\u2019Aloisio

2017-01-01

Full Text Available Presentamos un recorte de una tesis doctoral finalizada que reconstruyó, situada y comparativamente, los sentidos que adquiere la secundaria para jóvenes de Córdoba (Argentina en desiguales condiciones de vida y escolaridad. Inscripta en un enfoque sociohermenéutico, la estrategia de indagación múltiple fue implementada de forma análoga en dos poblaciones estudiantiles focalizando progresivamente en varios registros de las voces juveniles: observacionales, escritas, discusiones grupales, entrevistas profundas. Identificamos diversos núcleos de significación juvenil que comprenden a la secundaria como “espacio-tiempo de experiencias y aprendizajes” (construcción de conocimientos, sociabilidad, “preparación para futuros desempeños” (laboral, propedéutico, “formación personal” (“ser alguien digno” o “exitoso”, “ciudadanización” (“instancia des-ignorante” o “ciudadanía participativa”. En esta comunicación analizamos cómo los sentidos juveniles sobre la sociabilidad escolar se vinculan a la producción de subjetividades que sostienen determinado orden social.

Variabilidade entre árvores matrizes de Ceiba speciosa St. Hil para características de frutos e sementes

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Antonio Roveri Neto

Full Text Available RESUMO A paineira-rosa (Ceiba speciosa St. Hil. - Malvaceae é uma espécie arbórea com grande importância na recuperação de ecossistemas degradados e cuja madeira e paina são usadas em diversas atividades econômicas. O presente estudo avaliou a variabilidade e a repetibilidade para caracteres biométricos de frutos e sementes e qualidade de sementes entre árvores matrizes de C. speciosa. Foram coletados frutos de 36 árvores matrizes, determinando-se em cinco frutos o diâmetro, comprimento, massa fresca e seca e número de sementes e em 100 sementes, o comprimento, diâmetro e peso de 100 sementes. A qualidade fisiológica das sementes foi avaliada pela germinação e testes de vigor: índice de velocidade de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado (EA, condutividade elétrica (CE e submersão das sementes em água, em quatro repetições de 25 sementes, exceto para CE e submersão, em que as repetições continham 40 sementes. Após os testes de EA e submersão, as sementes foram submetidas ao teste de germinação. As médias de árvores matrizes foram comparadas pelo teste de Scott-Knott e estimou-se o coeficiente de determinação genotípico, repetibilidade e correlação entre caracteres. As características avaliadas apresentam variabilidade significativa entre as árvores matrizes e estão sob baixa influência ambiental. As correlações entre caracteres biométricos com o processo germinativo e qualidade de sementes são baixas. Os coeficientes de repetibilidade são altos e a avaliação de cinco frutos e 100 sementes por árvore matriz e o uso de quatro repetições nos testes de germinação e vigor possibilitam boa confiabilidade na determinação da variabilidade da espécie.

Anti–odor activity of milk kefir on organosulphur polysulfide cyclic compounds in petai (parkia speciosa hassk)

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Kurniati, T.; Windayani, N.; Listiawati, M.

2018-05-01

This study aims to assess the activity of milk kefir whey in neutralizing odor-causing cyclic polysulfide compounds in petai (Parkia speciosa Hassk.). RAL designs used to determine the optimum fermentation conditions. The data obtained were processed using SPSS 20. Results showed the characteristics of the microbes in the kefir grains include lactic acid bacteria consisting of genus Lactobacillus and yeast of the genus Candida and Saccharomyces. The optimum fermentation conditions using cow’s milk kefir grain starter obtained in the fermentation time of 24 hours at a concentration of 5% kefir grain. Whey kefir which is produced have high levels of fat, protein, carbohydrates, fiber and lactic acid respectively 1.81; 4.35; 5.59; 0.26 and 0.16%, pH 4.4; a density of 1.0628 g/mL and 7.9368 cP viscosity. Kefir milk whey actively reduced the level of petai smell significantly different at the level of α = 0.05.

Antistress activity of Argyreia speciosa roots in experimental animals

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Nikunj B Patel

2011-01-01

Full Text Available The antistress effect of a seven-day treatment (100 and 200 mg / kg, p.o. of the hydroalcoholic extract of Argyreia speciosa root (ASE was evaluated by using the swimming endurance test, acetic acid-induced writhing test, pentylenetetrazole-induced convulsion test, anoxic tolerance test, cold-restraint, stress-induced gastric ulcers, aspirin-induced ulcers, and biochemical, and histopathological changes in the cold-restraint stress test. The immunomodulatory activity was also evaluated for the same doses, and treatment of ASE was done using the hemagglutination test. Both the doses of ASE showed antistress activity in all the tested models. The ASE-treated animals showed a decrease in immobility time and an increase in anoxic tolerance time in swimming endurance and the anoxic tolerance tests, respectively. The effect of glacial acetic acid and pentylenetetrazole were also reduced by decreasing the number of writhing responses and increasing the onset of convulsions, respectively. In the cold restrained stress and aspirin-induced gastric ulcer models, ASE showed a significant reduction in the ulcer index. Pretreatment with ASE significantly ameliorated the cold stress-induced variations in biochemical levels such as increased plasma cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, total protein, and cortisol. ASE was also effective in preventing the pathological changes in the adrenal gland, due to cold restrained stress, in rats. In mice immunized with sheep red blood cells, the treatment groups subjected to restraint stress prevented the humoral immune response to the antigen. The immunostimulating activity of the ASE was indicated by an increase in the antibody titer in mice pre-immunized with sheep red blood cells and subjected to restraint stress. The findings of the present investigations indicate that the ASE has significant antistress activity, which may be due to the immunostimulating property and increased resistance, nonspecifically, against all

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME FROM THE LATEX OF THE MILKWEED, ASCLEPIAS SPECIOSA TORR. SOME COMPARISONS WITH OTHER PROTEASES

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Winnick, Theodore; Davis, Alva R.; Greenberg, David M.

1940-01-01

1. The kinetics of milk clotting by asclepain, the protease of Asclepias speciosa, were investigated. At higher concentrations of enzyme, the clotting time was inversely proportional to the enzyme concentration. 2. The digestion of casein and hemoglobin in 6.6 M urea by asclepain follows the second order reaction rate. The rate was roughly second order for casein in water. 3. Evaluation of the nature of the enzyme-substrate intermediate indicates that one molecule of asclepain combines with one molecule of casein or hemoglobin in urea solution. 4. Inhibition by the reaction products was deduced from the fact that the digestion velocity of hemoglobin in urea solution varied with the asclepain concentration in agreement with the Schütz-Borissov rule. PMID:19873155

Management of Diabetes and Its Complications with Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L. and Corosolic Acid

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Toshihiro Miura

2012-01-01

Full Text Available Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L. extracts have been used for many years in folk medicine to treat diabetes, with the first published research study being reported in 1940. This paper summarizes the current literature regarding Banaba and its constituents. The hypoglycemic effects of Banaba have been attributed to both corosolic acid as well as ellagitannins. Studies have been conducted in various animal models, human subjects, and in vitro systems using water soluble Banaba leaf extracts, corosolic acid, and ellagitannins. Corosolic acid has been reported to decrease blood sugar levels within 60 min in human subjects. Corosolic acid also exhibits antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities. The beneficial effects of Banaba and corosolic acid with respect to various aspects of glucose and lipid metabolism appear to involve multiple mechanisms, including enhanced cellular uptake of glucose, impaired hydrolysis of sucrose and starches, decreased gluconeogenesis, and the regulation of lipid metabolism. These effects may be mediated by PPAR and other signal transduction factors. Banaba extract, corosolic acid, and other constituents may be beneficial in addressing the symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome, as well as offering other health benefits.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of extracts from Cassia alata, Eleusine indica, Eremomastax speciosa, Carica papaya and Polyscias fulva medicinal plants collected in Cameroon.

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Sagnia, Bertrand; Fedeli, Donatella; Casetti, Rita; Montesano, Carla; Falcioni, Giancarlo; Colizzi, Vittorio

2014-01-01

The vast majority of the population around the world has always used medicinal plants as first source of health care to fight infectious and non infectious diseases. Most of these medicinal plants may have scientific evidence to be considered in general practice. The aim of this work was to investigate the antioxidant capacities and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanol extracts of leaves of Cassia alata, Eleusine indica, Carica papaya, Eremomastax speciosa and the stem bark of Polyscias fulva, collected in Cameroon. Chemiluminescence was used to analyze the antioxidant activities of plant extracts against hydrogen peroxide or superoxide anion. Comet assays were used to analyze the protection against antioxidant-induced DNA damage induced in white blood cells after treating with hydrogen peroxide. Flow cytometry was used to measure γδ T cells proliferation and anti-inflammatory activity of γδ T cells and of immature dendritic cells (imDC) in the presence of different concentrations of plant extracts. Ethanol extracts showed strong antioxidant properties against both hydrogen peroxide and superoxide anion. Cassia alata showed the highest antioxidant activity. The effect of plant extracts on γδ T cells and imDC was evidenced by the dose dependent reduction in TNF-α production in the presence of Cassia alata, Carica papaya, Eremomastax speciosa Eleusine indica, and Polyscias fulva. γδ T cells proliferation was affected to the greatest extent by Polyscias fulva. These results clearly show the antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory activities of plant extracts collected in Cameroon. These properties of leaves and stem bark extracts may contribute to the value for these plants in traditional medicine and in general medical practice.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of extracts from Cassia alata, Eleusine indica, Eremomastax speciosa, Carica papaya and Polyscias fulva medicinal plants collected in Cameroon.

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Bertrand Sagnia

Full Text Available BACKGROUND: The vast majority of the population around the world has always used medicinal plants as first source of health care to fight infectious and non infectious diseases. Most of these medicinal plants may have scientific evidence to be considered in general practice. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to investigate the antioxidant capacities and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanol extracts of leaves of Cassia alata, Eleusine indica, Carica papaya, Eremomastax speciosa and the stem bark of Polyscias fulva, collected in Cameroon. METHODS: Chemiluminescence was used to analyze the antioxidant activities of plant extracts against hydrogen peroxide or superoxide anion. Comet assays were used to analyze the protection against antioxidant-induced DNA damage induced in white blood cells after treating with hydrogen peroxide. Flow cytometry was used to measure γδ T cells proliferation and anti-inflammatory activity of γδ T cells and of immature dendritic cells (imDC in the presence of different concentrations of plant extracts. RESULTS: Ethanol extracts showed strong antioxidant properties against both hydrogen peroxide and superoxide anion. Cassia alata showed the highest antioxidant activity. The effect of plant extracts on γδ T cells and imDC was evidenced by the dose dependent reduction in TNF-α production in the presence of Cassia alata, Carica papaya, Eremomastax speciosa Eleusine indica, and Polyscias fulva. γδ T cells proliferation was affected to the greatest extent by Polyscias fulva. CONCLUSION: These results clearly show the antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory activities of plant extracts collected in Cameroon. These properties of leaves and stem bark extracts may contribute to the value for these plants in traditional medicine and in general medical practice.

Subchronic Toxicity Study of Standardized Methanolic Extract of Mitragyna Speciosa Korth in Sprague-Dawley Rats

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Mohd Ulul Ilmie Ahmad Nazri

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Mitragyna speciosa Korth, or better known as ketum, has long been used by traditional folk around Southeast Asia to prevent fatigue from working under hot tropical weather and as a replacement of opium, which can then cause addiction. To date, no findings have been reported of the toxic effect of ketum subchronically (28 days. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the toxicity of subchronic effect of standardised methanolic extract of ketum (SMEMS in Sprague-Dawley rats. Rats were orally administered with 100, 200, and 500 mg/kg of SMEMS for 28 days. Body weights were recorded daily. They were terminated at day 28 to obtain data for haematology, biochemistry, and histopathology of the brain, liver, kidney, lung, heart, sciatic nerve, and spinal cord. The SMEMS affected body weight compared to control group. Biochemistry findings showed that liver and kidney were affected with the abnormal values in AST, creatinine, globulin, glucose, total protein, and urea. However, SMEMS produced toxic effect more to liver, kidney, and lung than other organs as observed histopathologically. The results suggested subchronic exposure of ketum is toxic to the physiology of the animals.

Efectos económicos y ambientales del impuesto especial sobre determinados medios de transporte

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Jaume Freire González

2014-02-01

Full Text Available El principal objetivo de la reforma del Impuesto Especial sobre Determinados Medios de Transporte (IEDMT, que entró en vigor en enero de 2008, fue incentivar un progresivo cambio en el parque automovilístico español hacia vehículos menos contaminantes. La presente investigación realiza una estimación, a partir de técnicas econométricas, de los efectos económicos y ambientales de la nueva configuración del IEDMT. La reforma del impuesto ha tenido un efecto positivo y significativo sobre la reducción de las emisiones de CO2 de los nuevos vehículos matriculados. The main objective of the reform of the Vehicle Registration Tax (IEDMT in Spain, which came into force in January 2008, was to encourage a gradual change in the Spanish fleet towards less polluting vehicles. This research estimates the economic and environmental effects of the new configuration of IEDMT using econometric techniques. The tax reform had a positive and significant effect on the reduction of CO2 emissions of new registered vehicles.

Feeding preference of Diabrotica speciosa (Ger. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae by broccoli leaves from natural, organic and conventional farming systems/ Preferência alimentar de Diabrotica speciosa (Ger. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae por folhas de brócolos cultivado em sistema natural, orgânico e convencional

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Pedro Manuel O. J. Neves

2006-06-01

Full Text Available Multiple-choice laboratory tests were achieved to compare feeding preference of Diabrotica speciosa (Ger. to leaves of broccoli (Brassica oleraceae L. var. italica from natural, conventional and organic farming systems. Natural farming systems included incorporation of the elephant grass Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher cv. Napier (50 ton/ha, Bokashi compost (1.5 ton/ha and spray of EM 4 (Natural 1, or the incorporation of the Bokashi compost (1.5 ton /ha and spray of EM 4 (Natural 2, and in the conventional, NPK + borax were incorporated in the planting + dressing N and organic compost (1 kg/ plant was incorporated in the organic system. Organic compost was prepared using crop residues of corn (Zea mays L., soybean [Glycine max (L. Mer.], and cattle manure. Leaf discs were collected and placed in cages in multiple-choice tests. Beetles preferred mostly broccoli leaves from conventional farming system than leaves from Natural (1 and 2 and Organic farming systems. Feeding on leaves from Natural 1, Natural 2 and Organic farming system were 68, 67 and 57% of the feeding on leaves from Conventional farming system.Testes de múltipla escola foram realizados para comparar a preferência alimentar de Diabrotica speciosa (Ger. por folhas de brócolos (Brassica oleraceae L. var. italica cultivado em sistema natural, convencional e orgânico. No sistema natural de cultivo houve a incorporação de capim elefante Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher cv. Napier (50 ton/ha, composto Bokashi (1,5 ton/ha e pulverização de EM 4 (Natural 1, ou a incorporação do composto Bokashi (1,5 ton/ha e pulverização do EM 4 (Natural 2, no sistema convencional houve a incorporação do NPK + borax + N em cobertura, e no sistema orgânico incorporouse composto orgânico (1 kg/planta. O composto orgânico foi preparado utilizando-se resíduos de milho (Zea mays L. e soja [Glycine max (L. Mer.] e esterco de gado. Folhas foram retiradas das plantas das quais foram separados

Ethnobotany of babassu palm ( Attalea speciosa Mart. in the Tucuruí Lake Protected Areas Mosaic - eastern Amazon

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Fábio Ribeiro Araújo

2016-01-01

Full Text Available ABSTRACT Documenting the ethnobotanical knowledge of populations living in protected areas is important both for science and for the effective conservation of these areas, as it can help to clarify the level of dependency that human communities have on local plant resources. Babassu (Attalea speciosa, Arecaceae is one of the most important non-timber forest resources of rural communities in the Amazon. We explored the ethnobotanical knowledge and uses of babassu by riverine populations inhabiting the Tucuruí Lake Protected Areas Mosaic in the eastern Amazon, by examining the diversity, purposes and descriptions of its uses and aspects of its extraction. Data were collected in 2010 and 2014 from 193 families. A total of 1,226 use records were cited representing 60 different uses. Records were classified into nine use-categories; utensils and tools was the most important category, followed by construction and human food. The use with the greatest purpose consensus value among the informants was thatch. Babassu proved to be an important resource for the livelihood of the local communities in providing shelter, food and reliable energy. Most informants lacked knowledge about sustainable practices and management of this resource.

Desenvolvimento e qualidade nutricional de mudas de mangabeiras cultivadas em substratos contendo fibra de coco e adubação fosfatada Development and nutritional quality of hancornia speciosa seedlings cultivated in mixture containing coconut fiber and fertilized with phosphorus

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Thiago Jardelino Dias

2009-06-01

Full Text Available Para a produção de mudas de qualidade, é necessária a utilização de substratos com propriedades físicas, químicas e biológicas que condicionem a germinação adequada das sementes e o estabelecimento das mudas. Neste sentido, foi realizado um experimento no Centro de Ciências Agrárias, da Universidade Federal da Paraíba, com o objetivo de avaliar o crescimento e a composição mineral de mudas de mangabeiras (Hancornia speciosa em substratos compostos por diferentes proporções de fibra de coco (0% a 40%, esterco bovino (0% a 25%, terra vegetal (25% a 70% e 15% de areia, fertilizados com superfosfato triplo (0; 5,5 e 11 g dm-3. A terra vegetal e a fibra de coco exerceram efeitos benéficos às mudas com o aumento de suas proporções no substrato. A adição do esterco e do superfosfato triplo inibiu a produção de matéria seca e a área foliar das mudas. Houve aumento dos teores de nutrientes nas mudas com o aumento da concentração de esterco nos substratos. Pela estimativa dos resultados, o substrato que proporciona maior crescimento e composição mineral mais equilibrada nas mudas de mangabeira deve ser constituído por 14% de esterco, 56% de terra vegetal, 15% de fibra de coco, 15% de areia e 4 g dm-3 de superfosfato triplo.In order to produce good quality seedlings it is necessary to use a mixture that presents appropriate physical, chemical and biological properties, which supplies the necessary conditions for the germination and the seedling's establishment. This experiment was carried out at the Agricultural Sciences Center, Paraíba Federal University (Brazil, whose objective was to evaluate the growth and the mineral composition of Hancornia speciosa seedlings in substrata composed by concentrations of coconut fiber from 0% to 40%, manure bovine from 0% to 25%, soil from 25% to 70%, sand 15% and triple superphosphate between 0 and 11 g dm-3. The soil and coconut fiber had beneficial effects on the H. speciosa

Antibacterial activity of kecombrang flower extract (Nicolaia speciosa) microencapsulation with food additive materials formulation

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Naufalin, R.; Rukmini, H. S.

2018-01-01

Kecombrang flower (Nicolaia speciosa) contains bioactive components of alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, steroids, saponins, and essential oils as potential antimicrobials. The use of antibacterials in the form of essential oils has constraints; therefore microencapsulation needs to be done to prevent damage to the bioactive components. Microencapsulation can prevent degradation due to radiation or oxygen, easy-mix with foodstuffs and also slow the occurrence of evaporation. This study aimed to determine the effect of types of kecombrang extract, the concentration of microcapsules in food additives (NaCl and sucrose), and concentration of flower extract in the microcapsules. This study used Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 18 treatment combinations and two replications. Factors studied were types of kecombrang flower extract of (semi polar and polar extract), Food Additive types (sucrose and NaCl), the concentration of microcapsules in food additive (0%; 15%; 30% w /v). The results showed that polar and non-polar extract microcapsules produced antibacterial activity of 7.178 mm and 7.145 respectively of Bacillus cereus bacteria, while Escherichia coli was 7.272 mm and 7.289 mm respectively. A 30 percent microcapsule concentration provides antibacterial activity with inhibiting zone of 7, 818 mm for B. cereus and 8,045 for E.coli. Food Additive of sucrose concentrations showed that microcapsules produced tend to be more effective in inhibiting the growth of E.coli and B. cereus bacteria than that of NaCl, with each inhibition zone of 7.499 mm and 7.357 mm

Ultrastructure and post-floral secretion of the pericarpial nectaries of Erythrina speciosa (Fabaceae).

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Paiva, Elder Antônio Sousa

2009-10-01

The occurrence of nectaries in fruits is restricted to a minority of plant families and consistent reports of their occurrence are not found associated with Fabaceae, mainly showing cellular details. The present study aims to describe the anatomical organization and ultrastructure of the pericarpial nectaries (PNs) in Erythrina speciosa, a bird-pollinated species, discussing functional aspects of these unusual structures. Samples of floral buds, ovaries of flowers at anthesis and fruits at several developmental stages were fixed and processed by the usual methods for studies using light, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Nectar samples collected by filter paper wicks were subjected to chemical analysis using thin-layer chromatography. The PNs are distributed in isolation on the exocarp. Each PN is represented by a single hyaline trichome that consists of a basal cell at epidermal level, stalk cell(s) and a small secretory multicellular head. The apical stalk cell shows inner periclinal and anticlinal walls impregnated by lipids and lignin and has dense cytoplasm with a prevalence of mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum. The secretory cells show voluminous nuclei and dense cytoplasm, which predominantly has dictyosomes, rough endoplasmic reticulum, plastids, mitochondria and free ribosomes. At the secretory stage the periplasmic space is prominent and contains secretion residues. Tests for sugar indicate the presence of non-reducing sugars in the secretory cells. Nectar samples from PNs contained sucrose, glucose and fructose. The secretory stage of these PNs extends until fruit maturation and evidence suggests that the energetic source of nectar production is based on pericarp photosynthesis. Patrolling ants were seen foraging on fruits during all stages of fruit development, which suggests that the PNs mediate a symbiotic relationship between ants and plant, similar to the common role of many extrafloral nectaries.

Anti-Fatigue and Antioxidant Activity of the Polysaccharides Isolated from Millettiae speciosae Champ. Leguminosae

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Xiao-Ning Zhao

2015-10-01

Full Text Available Millettiae speciosae Champ. Leguminosae (MSC, is a well-known Chinese herb traditionally used as food material and medicine for enhancing physical strength. Our preliminary study found that the aqueous extract of this herb (MSE had an anti-fatigue effect. In this paper, we further separated MSE into total polysaccharides (MSP and supernatant (MSS by alcohol precipitation, and explored which fraction was active for its anti-fatigue effect. Mice were orally administered with MSP or MSS at the doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg for 20 days and the anti-fatigue effect was assessed by exhaustive swimming exercise (ESE. The biochemical parameters related to fatigue after ESE and the in vitro antioxidant activity of active fraction were determined. Our results showed that MSP, instead of MSS, significantly extended the swimming time to exhaustion (p < 0.05, indicating that MSP is responsible for the anti-fatigue effect of MSE. In addition, MSP treatment increased the levels of glucose (Glu and muscle glycogen, whereas it decreased the accumulations of blood urea nitrogen (BUN and lactic acid (Lac. Moreover, ESE increased the levels of creatine phosphokinase (CK, lactic dehydrogenase (LDH, and malondialdehyde (MDA but reduced superoxide dismutase (SOD and glutathione (GSH in plasma. In contrast, MSP inhibited all the above changes relating to fatigue. Furthermore, an in vitro antioxidant test revealed that MSP dose-dependently scavenged ·OH and DPPH free radicals. Taken together, these findings strongly suggested that MSP was able to alleviate physical fatigue by increasing energy resources and decreasing accumulation of detrimental metabolites. The antioxidant activity may crucially contribute to the observed anti-fatigue effect of MSP.

Antinociceptive Action of Isolated Mitragynine from Mitragyna Speciosa through Activation of Opioid Receptor System

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Mohamad Aris Mohd Moklas

2012-09-01

Full Text Available Cannabinoids and opioids systems share numerous pharmacological properties and antinociception is one of them. Previous findings have shown that mitragynine (MG, a major indole alkaloid found in Mitragyna speciosa (MS can exert its antinociceptive effects through the opioids system. In the present study, the action of MG was investigated as the antinociceptive agent acting on Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1 and effects on the opioids receptor. The latency time was recorded until the mice showed pain responses such as shaking, licking or jumping and the duration of latency was measured for 2 h at every 15 min interval by hot plate analysis. To investigate the beneficial effects of MG as antinociceptive agent, it was administered intraperitoneally 15 min prior to pain induction with a single dosage (3, 10, 15, 30, and 35 mg/kg b.wt. In this investigation, 35 mg/kg of MG showed significant increase in the latency time and this dosage was used in the antagonist receptor study. The treated groups were administered with AM251 (cannabinoid receptor-1 antagonist, naloxone (non-selective opioid antagonist, naltrindole (δ-opioid antagonist naloxonazine (µ1-receptor antagonist and norbinaltorpimine (κ-opioid antagonist respectively, prior to administration of MG (35 mg/kg. The results showed that the antinociceptive effect of MG was not antagonized by AM251; naloxone and naltrindole were effectively blocked; and norbinaltorpimine partially blocked the antinociceptive effect of MG. Naloxonazine did inhibit the effect of MG, but it was not statistically significant. These results demonstrate that CB1 does not directly have a role in the antinociceptive action of MG where the effect was observed with the activation of opioid receptor.

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME FROM THE LATEX OF THE MILKWEED, ASCLEPIAS SPECIOSA TORR. SOME COMPARISONS WITH OTHER PROTEASES

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Winnick, Theodore; Davis, Alva R.; Greenberg, David M.

1940-01-01

1. A study has been made of the properties of a hitherto unreported proteolytic enzyme from the latex of the milkweed, Asclepias speciosa. The new protease has been named asclepain by the authors. 2. The results of chemical, diffusion, and denaturation tests indicate that asclepain is a protein. 3. Like papain, asclepain dots milk and digests most proteins, particularly if they are dissolved in concentrated urea solution. Unlike papain, asclepain did not clot blood. 4. The activation and inhibition phenomena of asclepain resemble those of papain, and seem best explained on the assumption that free sulfhydryl in the enzyme is necessary for proteolytic activity. The sulfhydryl of asclepain appears more labile than that of papain. 5. The measurement of pH-activity curves of asclepain on casein, ovalbumin, hemoglobin, edestin, and ovovitellin showed no definite digestion maxima for most of the undenatured proteins, while in urea solution there were well defined maxima near pH 7.0. Native hemoglobin and ovovitellin were especially undigestible, while native casein was rapidly attacked. 6. Temperature-activity curves were determined for asclepain on hemoglobin, casein, and milk solutions. The optimum temperature was shown to increase with decreasing time of digestion. PMID:19873154

Lead and cadmium in leaves of deciduous trees in Beijing, China: Development of a metal accumulation index (MAI)

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Liu Yanju; Zhu Yongguan; Ding Hui

2007-01-01

Lead and cadmium uptake was investigated for common deciduous street trees in Beijing in this study. Species having Cd accumulation included Populus tomentosa, Sophora japonica and Catalpa speciosa. P. tomentosa had the highest ratios between leaf and soil Cd (0.848), followed by S. japonica (0.536), C. speciosa (0.493), Paulownia tomentosa (0.453) and Juglans regia (0.415). Pb levels were high in leaves of C. speciosa, J. regia and Pa. tomentosa. S. japonica had the highest ratio between leaf Pb and soil Pb (0.146), followed by Pa. tomentosa (0.143), Ginko biloba (0.103) and C. speciosa (0.095). A predictive foliar metal accumulation index (MAI) was developed and C. speciosa was calculated to have the highest MAI value (53.8). This suggests that C. speciosa would be a good choice for planting in areas of Beijing where soil contamination with Cd and Pb may be a problem. - Catalpa speciosa had the highest MAI value

DYEING SILK FABRICS WITH STINK BEAN POD (PARKIA SPECIOSA HASSK. NATURAL DYE IN THE COLOR FASTNESS AND UV PROTECTION

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2017-07-01

Full Text Available This paper describes natural dye extracted from stink bean pod (Parkia speciosa Hassk. which was dyed on the silk fabric. The mordants as aluminum potassium sulfate, iron chloride, sodium hydroxide and mud were used to dye fabric using three different dyeing methods: pre-mordanting, meta-mordanting and post-mordanting. The color fastness to washing, water, perspiration, light and crocking of the dyed samples was determined according to AATCC test methods. In this study the UV-protection properties on silk fabrics were investigated. The chemical functional groups of the dyes were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR. The results revealed that the dyeing silk fabrics with stink beans pod were fair to good fastness to washing and crocking and very poor to poor light fastness with the exception of samples mordanted with iron chloride. The water and perspiration fastness ratings were fair to good. Silk fabrics mordanted with iron chloride and dyed with stink bean usually showed good UV-protection levels even if undyed. These extracts gave polyphenolic, betalain dye and chlorophyll content. Therefore, it was suggested that stink bean pod has the potential in producing functional dyes that could be imparted into the silk dyeing natural colorant system.

Contribuição para a padronização química de Hancornia speciosa Gomes: desenvolvimento e validação de métodos analíticos para a quantificação de marcadores químicos

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Ana Barbara Dias Pereira

2012-01-01

Hancornia speciosa Gomes, popularmente conhecida como mangaba, tem uso etnomédico para o tratamento de hipertensão e diabetes, entre outros. A potencial atividade anti-hipertensiva da espécie foi relatada em trabalhos anteriores de nosso grupo em modelos in vitro, ex vivo e in vivo, sendo rutina, L-(+)-bornesitol e ácido quínico identificados como constituintes bioativos. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo uantificar os principais constituintes químicos em extratos de folhas da espécie, v...

Expressões ecofisiológicas de germoplasma de Hancornia speciosa Gomes cultivado no Litoral de Pernambuco Physiological expressions in Hancornia speciosa Gomes germoplasm from the coastal region, Pernambuco, Brazil

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Rejane Jurema Mansur Custódio Nogueira

1999-12-01

Full Text Available Objetivou-se avaliar in loco as relações hídricas e respectivas correlações em quatro acessos de mangaba (M-UFRPE 1, M-UFRPE 2, M-UFRPE 3 e M-UFRPE 4 cultivados na região litorânea do Estado de Pernambuco. As medidas foram tomadas em folhas adultas, completamente expandidas, em duas situações de exposição à luminosidade: exposição solar plena e sombreamento natural. As variáveis analisadas foram: temperatura foliar (Tf, transpiração (E e resistência difusiva (Rs. Verificou-se que as folhas sombreadas de M-UFRPE 2 transpiraram mais do que as expostas diretamente ao sol, diferindo do comportamento dos demais acessos. A Rs em folhas expostas ao sol variou de 1,1 a 4,5s.cm-1, enquanto que nas folhas sombreadas, essa variação foi de 1,7 a 3,5s.cm-1. Os efeitos de ExRs foram inversos e altamente significativos para ambos os tratamentos estudados. Para as folhas expostas ao sol, a Tf, e a E foram influenciadas muito mais pela umidade relativa do que pela radiação fotossinteticamente ativa.A study was carried out with tropical fruit germoplasm (Hancornia speciosa Gomes to evaluate "in loco" water relations and their respectives correlations in four acesses (M-UFRPE 1, M-UFRPE 2, M-UFRPE 3 and M-UFRPE 4 cultivated at the coastal region, in Brazil. The datas were taken from fully expanded adults leaves. Two treatments were studied: leaves fully exposed to the sun and shadow leaves. The following characters were analized: leaf temperature (Tf, transpiration (E and diffusive resistance (Rs. The shadow leaves of the M-UFRPE 2 showed higher transpiration rate than fully exposed leaves to the sun. This behaviour was different compared to the other treatment. The variation between fully exposed leaves to the sun and shadow leaves for Rs was 1.1 to 4.5s.cm-1 and 1.7 to 3.5s.cm-1, respectively. The ExRs correlation was more significant and negative. The Tf and E correlation was longer influenced by relative humidity than photosynthetically

Efeito de diferentes substratos na produção de mudas de mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa

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Elisângela Aparecida da Silva

2009-09-01

Full Text Available A mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes é uma espécie frutífera nativa do Cerrado, que devido às características dos seus frutos apresenta enorme potencial de aceitação pelo mercado consumidor, além de apresentar expressivo potencial produtivo. Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de diferentes substratos na produção de mudas de mangabeira em sacos de polietileno e determinar o melhor substrato para a propagação da espécie. O trabalho foi conduzido em casa de vegetação na Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul, Unidade Universitária de Cassilândia. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições e 15 plantas por parcela. Foram testadas cinco misturas de substratos: A (areia lavada + Plantmax® + solo, 1:1:3 v:v:v; B (casca de arroz carbonizada + Plantmax® + solo, 1:1:3; C (casca de arroz carbonizada + húmus de minhoca + solo, 1:1:3; D (esterco bovino + Plantmax® + solo, 1:1:3, e E (esterco bovino + solo, 2:3. Foram avaliados os parâmetros: porcentagem de germinação, índice de velocidade de emergência (IVE, porcentagem de mortalidade, altura da muda (cm, diâmetro do colo (mm, comprimento da raiz (cm, número de folhas/planta, índice de clorofila foliar (CCI, massa seca, parte aérea da raiz e total (g/planta. As melhores características para uma muda sadia e de boa qualidade para pegamento no campo foram obtidas com os substratos D e E, sendo estes os recomendados para a produção de mudas de mangabeira em sacos de polietileno.

Facile biosynthesis, characterization, and solar assisted photocatalytic effect of ZnO nanoparticles mediated by leaves of L. speciosa.

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Sai Saraswathi, V; Tatsugi, J; Shin, Paik-Kyun; Santhakumar, K

2017-02-01

Synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles using novel methodologies always attracts great importance in research. The use of plant extract to synthesize nano-particle has been considered as one of the eco-friendly methods. This paper describes the biosynthetic route of preparation of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from the Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf extract. This approach appears to be low-cost preparation and alternative method to conventional methods. Highly stable and hexagonal phase ZnO NPs with average particle size of 40nm were synthesized and characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy (surface Plasmon resonance), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (surface functionalities), X-ray Diffraction analysis (crystallinity), TEM and SEM (size and morphology), Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (elemental composition), Thermogravimetric analysis (weight loss) and Zeta potential (stability). The preliminary phytochemical experiments identify the possible chemical groups present in leaves extract. The photocatalytic properties of ZnO NPs were studied using UV-Vis spectroscopy by exposing methyl orange to sunlight and it is found to be degraded up to 93.5% within 2h. The COD values were significantly reduced from 5600mg/L to 374mg/L after 100min of solar radiation. The hemolytic activity of synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles was performed on human erythrocyte cells. Thus the present study provides a simple and eco-friendly method for the preparation of multifunctional property of ZnO NPs utilizing the biosynthetic route. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Volatile aroma components and MS-based electronic nose profiles of dogfruit (Pithecellobium jiringa and stink bean (Parkia speciosa

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Yonathan Asikin

2018-01-01

Full Text Available Dogfruit (Pithecellobium jiringa and stink bean (Parkia speciosa are two typical smelly legumes from Southeast Asia that are widely used in the cuisines of this region. Headspace/gas chromatography/flame ionization detection analysis and mass spectrometry (MS-based electronic nose techniques were applied to monitor ripening changes in the volatile flavor profiles of dogfruit and stink bean. Compositional analysis showed that the ripening process greatly influenced the composition and content of the volatile aroma profiles of these two smelly food materials, particularly their alcohol, aldehyde, and sulfur components. The quantity of predominant hexanal in stink bean significantly declined (P < 0.05 during the ripening process, whereas the major volatile components of dogfruit changed from 3-methylbutanal and methanol in the unripe state to acetaldehyde and ethanol in the ripe bean. Moreover, the amount of the typical volatile flavor compound 1,2,4-trithiolane significantly increased (P < 0.05 in both ripened dogfruit and stink bean from 1.70 and 0.93%, to relative amounts of 19.97 and 13.66%, respectively. MS-based nose profiling gave further detailed differentiation of the volatile profiles of dogfruit and stink bean of various ripening stages through multivariate statistical analysis, and provided discriminant ion masses, such as m/z 41, 43, 58, 78, and 124, as valuable “digital fingerprint” dataset that can be used for fast flavor monitoring of smelly food resources.

Nanostructured systems containing babassu (Orbignya speciosa oil as a potential alternative therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia

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de Sousa VP

2013-08-01

Full Text Available Valeria Pereira de Sousa,1 Joanne Crean,2 Vinícius Raphael de Almeida Borges,1 Carlos Rangel Rodrigues,1 Lidia Tajber,2 Fabio Boylan,2 Lucio Mendes Cabral1 1Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Abstract: The oil of babassu tree nuts (Orbignya speciosa is a potential alternative for treatment and prophylaxis of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Improved results can be obtained by drug vectorization to the hyperplastic tissue. The main objective of this work was the preparation and characterization of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA nanoparticle and clay nanosystems containing babassu oil (BBS. BBS was extracted from the kernels of babassu tree nuts and characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry as well as 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance. BBS-clay nanosystems were obtained by adding polyvinylpyrrolidone, Viscogel B8®, and BBS at a 2:1:1 mass ratio and characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and laser diffraction. The PLGA-BBS nanoparticles were prepared by the precipitation-solvent evaporation method. Mean diameter, polydispersity, zeta potential, and scanning electron microscopic images of the nanosystems were analyzed. Thermogravimetric analysis showed successful formation of the nanocomposite. PLGA nanoparticles containing BBS were obtained, with a suitable size that was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Both nanostructured systems showed active incorporation yields exceeding 90%. The two systems obtained represent a new and potentially efficient therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Keywords: babassu oil, nanocomposite, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid, nanoparticles, benign prostatic hyperplasia, treatment, nanotechnology

Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Potential of Palm Leaf Extracts from Babaçu (Attalea speciosa, Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa, and Macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata

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Adriana Idalina Torcato de Oliveira

2016-01-01

Full Text Available Babaçu (A. speciosa, Buriti (M. flexuosa, and Macaúba (A. aculeata are palm trees typical of the ecotone area between Cerrado and the Amazon rainforest. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the extracts prepared from the leaves of those palms as well as determine their chemical compositions. The ethanol extracts were prepared in a Soxhlet apparatus and tested by disk diffusion and agar dilution technique against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, and Candida parapsilosis. However, there was no significant activity at concentrations of 25, 50, and 100 mg·Ml−1. Moreover, the phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, catechins, steroids, triterpenes, and saponins. Gas chromatography (GC/MS analysis also identified organic acids, such as capric (decanoic acid, lauric (dodecanoic acid, myristic (tetradecanoic acid, phthalic (1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, palmitic (hexadecanoic acid, stearic (octadecanoic acid, linoleic (9,12-octadecadienoic acid (omega-6, linolenic (octadecatrienoic acid (omega-3, and the terpenes citronellol and phytol. Based on the chemical composition in the palm leaf extracts, the palms have the potential to be useful in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.

Eliciting maize defense pathways aboveground attracts belowground biocontrol agents.

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Filgueiras, Camila Cramer; Willett, Denis S; Pereira, Ramom Vasconcelos; Moino Junior, Alcides; Pareja, Martin; Duncan, Larry W

2016-11-04

Plant defense pathways mediate multitrophic interactions above and belowground. Understanding the effects of these pathways on pests and natural enemies above and belowground holds great potential for designing effective control strategies. Here we investigate the effects of aboveground stimulation of plant defense pathways on the interactions between corn, the aboveground herbivore adult Diabrotica speciosa, the belowground herbivore larval D. speciosa, and the subterranean ento-mopathogenic nematode natural enemy Heterorhabditis amazonensis. We show that adult D. speciosa recruit to aboveground herbivory and methyl salicylate treatment, that larval D. speciosa are relatively indiscriminate, and that H. amazonensis en-tomopathogenic nematodes recruit to corn fed upon by adult D. speciosa. These results suggest that entomopathogenicnematodes belowground can be highly attuned to changes in the aboveground parts of plants and that biological control can be enhanced with induced plant defense in this and similar systems.

Eliciting maize defense pathways aboveground attracts belowground biocontrol agents

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Filgueiras, Camila Cramer; Willett, Denis S.; Pereira, Ramom Vasconcelos; Moino Junior, Alcides; Pareja, Martin; Duncan, Larry W.

2016-01-01

Plant defense pathways mediate multitrophic interactions above and belowground. Understanding the effects of these pathways on pests and natural enemies above and belowground holds great potential for designing effective control strategies. Here we investigate the effects of aboveground stimulation of plant defense pathways on the interactions between corn, the aboveground herbivore adult Diabrotica speciosa, the belowground herbivore larval D. speciosa, and the subterranean ento-mopathogenic nematode natural enemy Heterorhabditis amazonensis. We show that adult D. speciosa recruit to aboveground herbivory and methyl salicylate treatment, that larval D. speciosa are relatively indiscriminate, and that H. amazonensis en-tomopathogenic nematodes recruit to corn fed upon by adult D. speciosa. These results suggest that entomopathogenicnematodes belowground can be highly attuned to changes in the aboveground parts of plants and that biological control can be enhanced with induced plant defense in this and similar systems. PMID:27811992

A taxonomic revision of the genus Ceiba Mill. (Bombacaceae

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Gibbs, Peter

2003-12-01

Full Text Available In this taxonomic revision of Ceiba Mill, (in which we include Chorisia Kunth we recognize 17 species, seven of which we group in the C. insignis. species aggregate. One new species is described, C. lupuna P.E. Gibbs & Semir from Peru, which is referred to the C. insignis agg., and one new subspecies, C. aesculifolia subsp. parvifolia (Rose P.E. Gibbs & Semir is recognized. Distribution maps are provided for 16 species (that for C. pentandra is restricted to the New World, and six species are illustrated.En esta revisión taxonómica de Ceiba, que incluye el género Chorisia, se reconocen 17 especies, siete de las cuales se agrupan en el complejo C. insignis. Se describe una nueva especie, C. lupuna P.E. Gibbs & Semir, del Perú, que pertenece al complejo de C. insignis, asf como una nueva subespecie, C. aesculifolia subsp. parvifolia (Rose P.E. Gibbs & Semir. Se incluyen mapas de distribuci6n de 16 especies (aunque en el caso de C. pentandra solo se representa su distribución americana y se dibujan detalles diagnósticos de seis especies.

The effect of silicon foliar application on the development of Seasonal ornamental plants. Part I: Sanvitalia speciosa 'Sunbini', Verbena 'Patio Blue' and Portulaca umbraticola 'Duna Red'

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Regina Dębicz

2012-12-01

Full Text Available Silicon is known as an element stimulating plant immunity and resistance to unfavorable conditions. Additional treatment with silicon may also cause a positive change in plant performance, improving the quality of ornamental plants. In the years 2009-2010, a two-factorial experiment was conducted involving three cultivars of seasonal ornamental plant species: creeping zinnia Sanvitalia speciosa 'Sunbini', vervain Verbena 'Patio Blue', and purslane Portulaca umbraticola 'Duna Red'. The first experimental factor was the concentration of Actisil preparation being an equivalent of 60, 120, and 180 mg Si×dm-3, applied three times by spraying, the second one was the type of medium: peat substrate and peat substrate with sand. The experiment proved the beneficial effect of fertilization with silicon on plant development of Verbena and the number of shoots of all examined plant species. The higher concentrations of Actisil were applied, the higher number of shoots the plants developed. Plants treated with Actisil also produced a higher number of buds and flowers or inflorescences featuring an increased diameter. Plants cultivated in peat substrate flowered better.

Allelic diversity of S-RNase at the self-incompatibility locus in natural flowering cherry populations (Prunus lannesiana var. speciosa).

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Kato, S; Mukai, Y

2004-03-01

In the Rosaceae family, which includes Prunus, gametophytic self-incompatibility (GSI) is controlled by a single multiallelic locus (S-locus), and the S-locus product expressed in the pistils is a glycoprotein with ribonuclease activity (S-RNase). Two populations of flowering cherry (Prunus lannesiana var. speciosa), located on Hachijo Island in Japan's Izu Islands, were sampled, and S-allele diversity was surveyed based on the sequence polymorphism of S-RNase. A total of seven S-alleles were cloned and sequenced. The S-RNases of flowering cherry showed high homology to those of Prunus cultivars (P. avium and P. dulcis). In the phylogenetic tree, the S-RNases of flowering cherry and other Prunus cultivars formed a distinct group, but they did not form species-specific subgroups. The nucleotide substitution pattern in S-RNases of flowering cherry showed no excess of nonsynonymous substitutions relative to synonymous substitutions. However, the S-RNases of flowering cherry had a higher Ka/Ks ratio than those of other Prunus cultivars, and a subtle heterogeneity in the nucleotide substitution rates was observed among the Prunus species. The S-genotype of each individual was determined by Southern blotting of restriction enzyme-digested genomic DNA, using cDNA for S-RNase as a probe. A total of 22 S-alleles were identified. All individuals examined were heterozygous, as expected under GSI. The allele frequencies were, contrary to the expectation under GSI, significantly unequal. The two populations studied showed a high degree of overlap, with 18 shared alleles. However, the allele frequencies differed considerably between the two populations.

Sterilization of males Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) with gamma irradiation for control in cultures of economic importance

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Araujo, Marcio Martins

2017-01-01

Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824), causes direct and indirect damage on crops by feeding and acting as virus vector for diverse groups of plants. The main control form is the use of agrochemicals so, aiming to manage the population without environment impact, the present work had as objective to determine the dose of gamma radiation that provides male sterility, its foliar consumption and gonads histological changes. Adult males were submitted to gamma radiation ( 60 Co) on the third day after emergence at doses of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 Gy at 0,808 KGy/ hour rate, totaling 20 replicates/ dose. The sterilizing dose was based on the fertility of sexually mature non-irradiated females mated by irradiated males. The couples were individualized in 'arenas' and fed with leaflets Phaseolus vulgaris L. with black gauze moistened for oviposition. Eggs were treated and arranged in plastic containers lined with filter paper. After hatching, larvae were transferred to a larger container with a cover cap containing fine vermiculite and maize seedlings (Zea mays L.), which were replaced every 10 days, until adult emergence. After the 4 th day of irradiation, a leaf disc with 3.2 cm in diameter was available for 24 hours for each couple. The discs were scanned and analyzed in ImageJ software. To evaluate the gonads, 3 males with 8 days of age were used per dose. They were dissected in PBS, through the Hematoxylin-Eosin technique the laminas were evaluated under an optical microscope. We observed that male sterility occurred from 75 Gy and the average longevity of this group was of 12.5 days. Consumption of the leaf area by couples composed by a sterile male was 42.9% and the testicular histological analysis demonstrated tissue disorganisation and gaps between germ cells at the highest doses of 75 Gy and 100 Gy. (author)

Identifikasi dan Pengendalian Jamur Busuk Putih Buah Salak dengan Ekstrak Bunga Kecombrang (Nicolaia speciosa

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Aries Pratomo

2009-12-01

Full Text Available One of the important disease on snakefruit (Salacca edulis is fruit rot disease with white symptom. Control of snake fruit diseases is better when natural compounds rather than chemicals pesticide were used which might cause consumer hazard. Several of plant extract i.e. from Zingiberaceae which have antimicrobial activity had been studied. The purpose of this study were to identify the pathogen of white rot and to know the effect of torch ginger’s flower (Nicolaia speciosa extract on disease development. The spores was identified under microscopic condition from diseased fruits and isolates. Torch ginger’s flowers was extracted in ethanol. After removal of the ethanol the crude extract was dissolved with distilled water. Food Poisoned Technique was done to evaluate its influence in vitro. Both detached and clustered fruits were sprayed with the extract then inoculated with the pathogen. The result showed that the pathogen was Chalaropsis sp. Detached snakefruit was more susceptible to Chalaropsis sp. infection than those in cluster. In vitro test showed 48–50 % of torch ginger’s flower extract in water inhibit 90% of colony growth. The extract inhibited the development of Chalaropsis sp. in detached snakefruit or in cluster ones. Concentrated extract protected snakefruit up to 100% from Chalaropsis sp. infection.   Salah satu penyakit penting yang menurunkan tingkat pemasaran buah salak adalah penyakit busuk buah dengan gejala jamur putih. Pengendalian penyakit ini dengan bahan nabati lebih baik dibandingkan dengan pestisida kimia yang berbahaya bagi konsumen. Penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan bahwa tanaman dari keluarga Zingeberaceae antara lain bunga kecombrang mengandung senyawa antimikroba. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penyebab penyakit jamur putih pada buah salak dan pengaruh ekstrak bunga kecombrang untuk pengendalian penyakit tersebut. Identifikasi patogen secara mikroskopi dilakukan secara korekan langsung dan

Fósforo extraído pela solução de Mehlich-1 determinado por colorimetria e ICP em solos do Sul do Brasil Phosphorus extracted with Mehlich-1 determined by colorimetric and ICP methods in South Brazilian soils

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Leandro Bortolon

2010-02-01

Full Text Available A adoção do ICP para análise de fósforo tem apresentado controvérsias, pois o valor determinado por essa técnica, muitas vezes, não é comparável com o obtido por colorimetria. Nos EUA, alguns laboratórios apresentam restrições à adoção dessa técnica, pelas seguintes razões: as recomendações de adubação em uso foram desenvolvidas empregando-se o método colorimétrico para a determinação do P; e as diferenças significativas têm sido obtidas entre os teores determinados por colorimetria e por ICP, pois, devido à alta temperatura do plasma, o ICP mede outras formas de P além do ortofosfato, atribuída ao P orgânico na solução. Este estudo teve por objetivo comparar os teores de P extraído do solo pela solução de Mehlich-1, determinado por colorimetria (COL e por ICP, em 595 amostras de solos do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, com amplas variações nas características físicas, químicas e mineralógicas. Os teores de P extraído, determinado por ICP e por COL, não diferiram estatisticamente (r = 0,94; p The adoption of ICP technique to determine P in soil testing has been questioned, due the values determined with this technique is not comparable that those determined with colorimetric method. In the USA, some laboratories are restricted to adopt the ICP technique due the follow reasons: the nutrient recommendations to plants were developed for colorimetric method for P determination; significantly differences have been obtained between P determined with colorimetric and ICP techniques, because the high plasma temperature can measure other P forms besides orthophosphate, attributed to organic P in solution. This study compared the P amounts extracted by Mehlich-1 solution and determined by COL and ICP techniques, in 595 soil samples from the state of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil with s wide range of soil physic, chemistry and mineralogic properties. The P amounts determined by ICP and COL did not differ statistically

A casual alien plant new to Mediterranean Europe: Ceiba speciosa (Malvaceae in the suburban area of Palermo (NW Sicily, Italy

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Pasta, Salvatore

2014-12-01

Full Text Available The abiotic and biotic characteristics of the first sites where floss silk tree behaves as a casual alien plant in the Mediterranean Europe are described. The species was probably first planted in botanical gardens of southern France few decades before mid XIX century. It was introduced in Palermo in 1896, a city which appears to match very well its climatic requirements. According to the available information on its biology and ecology in both its original and secondary range, the floss silk tree should not become an invasive alien plant in the Mediterranean. Nevertheless, several gaps need to be filled in order to increase our understanding of future trends of Ceiba speciosa in southern Europe, in particular, the eventual role of pollinators and seed dispersers outside the species’ natural range.Se describen las caracteristicas abióticas y bióticas de los primeros sitios del mediterráneo europeo donde el árbol palo borracho se encuentra creciendo como especie alóctona casual. Con respecto a la historia de su introducción, esta especie fue probablemente plantada en los jardines botánicos del sur de Francia unos pocos decenios antes de la mitad del siglo XIX. En 1896, sin embargo, fue introducida en Palermo, ciudad que parece satisfacer muy bien sus requerimientos climáticos. De acuerdo con la información disponible, tanto dentro como fuera de su área de distribución natural, el palo borracho no debería convertirse en planta invasora en el mediterráneo. Sin embargo, algunos vacíos de información deben ser completados antes de establecer su potencial invasor de una manera definitiva, particularmente, el posible papel de agentes polinizadores y dispersores fuera del área de distribución natural de la especie.

Following “the Roots” of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): The Evolution of an Enhancer from a Traditional Use to Increase Work and Productivity in Southeast Asia to a Recreational Psychoactive Drug in Western Countries

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Cinosi, Eduardo; Martinotti, Giovanni; Simonato, Pierluigi; Singh, Darshan; Demetrovics, Zsolt; Roman-Urrestarazu, Andres; Bersani, Francesco Saverio; Vicknasingam, Balasingam; Piazzon, Giulia; Li, Jih-Heng; Yu, Wen-Jing; Kapitány-Fövény, Máté; Farkas, Judit; Di Giannantonio, Massimo; Corazza, Ornella

2015-01-01

The use of substances to enhance human abilities is a constant and cross-cultural feature in the evolution of humanity. Although much has changed over time, the availability on the Internet, often supported by misleading marketing strategies, has made their use even more likely and risky. This paper will explore the case of Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (kratom), a tropical tree used traditionally to combat fatigue and improve work productivity among farm populations in Southeast Asia, which has recently become popular as novel psychoactive substance in Western countries. Specifically, it (i) reviews the state of the art on kratom pharmacology and identification; (ii) provides a comprehensive overview of kratom use cross-culturally; (iii) explores the subjective experiences of users; (iv) identifies potential risks and side-effects related to its consumption. Finally, it concludes that the use of kratom is not negligible, especially for self-medication, and more clinical, pharmacological, and socioanthropological studies as well as a better international collaboration are needed to tackle this marginally explored phenomenon. PMID:26640804

Following “the Roots” of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa: The Evolution of an Enhancer from a Traditional Use to Increase Work and Productivity in Southeast Asia to a Recreational Psychoactive Drug in Western Countries

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Eduardo Cinosi

2015-01-01

Full Text Available The use of substances to enhance human abilities is a constant and cross-cultural feature in the evolution of humanity. Although much has changed over time, the availability on the Internet, often supported by misleading marketing strategies, has made their use even more likely and risky. This paper will explore the case of Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (kratom, a tropical tree used traditionally to combat fatigue and improve work productivity among farm populations in Southeast Asia, which has recently become popular as novel psychoactive substance in Western countries. Specifically, it (i reviews the state of the art on kratom pharmacology and identification; (ii provides a comprehensive overview of kratom use cross-culturally; (iii explores the subjective experiences of users; (iv identifies potential risks and side-effects related to its consumption. Finally, it concludes that the use of kratom is not negligible, especially for self-medication, and more clinical, pharmacological, and socioanthropological studies as well as a better international collaboration are needed to tackle this marginally explored phenomenon.

Sterilization of males Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) with gamma irradiation for control in cultures of economic importance; Esterilização de machos de Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) com irradiação gama visando o controle em culturas de importância econômica

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Araujo, Marcio Martins

2017-07-01

Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824), causes direct and indirect damage on crops by feeding and acting as virus vector for diverse groups of plants. The main control form is the use of agrochemicals so, aiming to manage the population without environment impact, the present work had as objective to determine the dose of gamma radiation that provides male sterility, its foliar consumption and gonads histological changes. Adult males were submitted to gamma radiation ({sup 60}Co) on the third day after emergence at doses of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 Gy at 0,808 KGy/ hour rate, totaling 20 replicates/ dose. The sterilizing dose was based on the fertility of sexually mature non-irradiated females mated by irradiated males. The couples were individualized in 'arenas' and fed with leaflets Phaseolus vulgaris L. with black gauze moistened for oviposition. Eggs were treated and arranged in plastic containers lined with filter paper. After hatching, larvae were transferred to a larger container with a cover cap containing fine vermiculite and maize seedlings (Zea mays L.), which were replaced every 10 days, until adult emergence. After the 4{sup th} day of irradiation, a leaf disc with 3.2 cm in diameter was available for 24 hours for each couple. The discs were scanned and analyzed in ImageJ software. To evaluate the gonads, 3 males with 8 days of age were used per dose. They were dissected in PBS, through the Hematoxylin-Eosin technique the laminas were evaluated under an optical microscope. We observed that male sterility occurred from 75 Gy and the average longevity of this group was of 12.5 days. Consumption of the leaf area by couples composed by a sterile male was 42.9% and the testicular histological analysis demonstrated tissue disorganisation and gaps between germ cells at the highest doses of 75 Gy and 100 Gy. (author)

Nuevos rangos altitudinales para dos especies de la avifauna de Nicaragua

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M.A. Torrez; Wayne Arendt; I. Castillo

2015-01-01

We document the elevational range expansions of two Nicaraguan bird species, scaled pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa) and collared plover (Charadrius collaris). The previously reported elevational range of Patagioenas speciosa was sea level to 600 m. We observed the species in shade coffee at Santa Maura farm at an elevation of 1115 masl. Historically, the second species,...

Efeito de diferentes meios de cultura na germinação in vitro de sementes de mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes

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Kívia Soares de Oliveira

2014-08-01

Full Text Available A mangabeira, pertencente à família Apocynaceae, é uma espécie nativa do Cerrado e dos tabuleiros costeiros, sendo bastante conhecida pela importância social, econômica e cultural. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes meios de cultura na germinação in vitro de sementes de mangabeira, visando contribuir cientificamente para o conhecimento da espécie. Os tratamentos utilizados foram: T1 - vermiculita (+40 mL de água; T2 - vermiculita + areia (1:1 + 40 mL de água; T3 - vermiculita + areia barrada (1:1 + 40 mL de água; T4 - vermiculita + MS básico (40 ml; T5 - vermiculita + ½ MS (40 ml; T6 - areia (+40 mL de água; T7 - areia barrada (+40 mL de água; e T8 - areia + areia barrada (1:1 + 40 mL de água. Para tanto, realizou-se um experimento com oito tratamentos, incluindo oito repetições com 80 sementes por tratamento. Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: porcentagem de germinação, tempo médio de germinação e índice de velocidade de germinação. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado e as médias, comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de significância. Observaram-se diferenças significativas para a porcentagem de germinação, sendo T3 estatisticamente superior, e para o IVG, com o melhor resultado, os tratamentos T1, T2 e T3. Entretanto, os valores de tempo médio de germinação não apresentaram diferença significativa. Diante dos resultados, pôde-se concluir que os tratamentos dotados de vermiculita e combinações, T1, T2 e T3, exercem influência positiva na emergência de Hancornia speciosa Gomes.

Floração sincrônica e sistemas reprodutivos em quatro espécies de Kielmeyera Mart. (Guttiferae The synchronous flowering and the breeding systems of four species of Kielmeyera Mart. (Guttiferae

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Mariluza A. Granja e Barros

2002-01-01

Full Text Available Foram investigados a floração sincrônica e os sistemas reprodutivos de Kielmeyera abdita Saddi, K. coriacea Mart.,K. speciosa St. Hil. e K. variabilis Mart., que são espécies de cerrado e ocorrem freqüentemente na Fazenda Água Limpa da Universidade de Brasília, Brasília (DF. As quatro espécies de Kielmeyerasão simpátricas e o período de floração se extende por dois ou tres meses. K. abdita, K. coriacea eK. variabilis,florescem em sincronia durante o período seco (agosto - dezembro e K speciosa floresce isoladamente durante o período chuvoso (fevereriro - maio. A floração convergente dessa três espécies, sugere que as mesmas estão envolvidas em um processo de mutualismo floral, no qual atraem grande número de polinizadores, incrementando os níveis de polinização cruzada. Todas as espécies têm morfologia floral similar, com corolas abertas de cor albo-rósea (K. abdita, K. coriacea, K. speciosa ou alva (K. variabilis, contrastando com estames em pincel, de cor amarelo - forte, que apresentam glândulas apicais produtoras de perfume doce peculiar a Kielmeyera. A presença de andromonoecia é marcante exceto em K. speciosa. As flores apresentam síndrome de entomofilia, sendo visitadas por 21 espécies de abelhas, porém só as abelhas fêmeas Xylocopa hirsutissima Maidl e X. frontalis (Olivier, foram consideradas polinizadores efetivos, devido à alta freqüência e eficiência na coleta de pólen. Com relação aos sistemas reprodutivos, foi constatado que as espécies de Kielmeyera são xenogâmicas e auto-incompatíveis. Os tubos polínicos resultantes de autopolinização foram bloqueados no ovário, sugerindo auto-incompatibilidade de ação tardia. A percentagem de frutos resultantes de polinização cruzada ( K.abdita 33%, K. coriacea 48,5%, K.speciosa 41,5% e K.variabilis 36,5% foi maior que a de polinização natural (K.abdita 13,3%, K. coriacea 30%, K.speciosa 23% e K.variabilis 30%. Isto sugere que apesar da

Abscisic acid metabolite profiling as indicators of plastic responses to drought in grasses from arid Patagonian Monte (Argentina).

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Cenzano, Ana M; Masciarelli, O; Luna, M Virginia

2014-10-01

The identification of hormonal and biochemical traits that play functional roles in the adaptation to drought is necessary for the conservation and planning of rangeland management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of drought on i) the water content (WC) of different plant organs, ii) the endogenous level of abscisic acid (ABA) and metabolites (phaseic acid-PA, dihydrophaseic acid-DPA and abscisic acid conjugated with glucose ester-ABA-GE), iii) the total carotenoid concentration and iv) to compare the traits of two desert perennial grasses (Pappostipa speciosa and Poa ligularis) with contrasting morphological and functional drought resistance traits and life-history strategies. Both species were subjected to two levels of gravimetric soil moisture (the highest near field capacity during autumn-winter and the lowest corresponding to summer drought). Drought significantly increased the ABA and DPA levels in the green leaves of P. speciosa and P. ligularis. Drought decreased ABA in the roots of P. speciosa while it increased ABA in the roots of P. ligularis. P. ligularis had the highest ABA level and WC in green leaves. While P. speciosa had the highest DPA levels in leaves. In conclusion, we found the highest ABA level in the mesophytic species P. ligularis and the lowest ABA level in the xerophytic species P. speciosa, revealing that the ABA metabolite profile in each grass species is a plastic response to drought resistance. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Study on Orchid Diversity in Gunung Simpang Nature Reserve, West Java

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DWI MURTI PUSPITANINGTYAS

2005-04-01

Full Text Available Gunung Simpang Nature Reserve is located in West Java Province. It covers a 15.000 hectare area of highland forest, the altitude range between 800 to 1823 m asl. Orchid inventory and exploration were conducted to study orchid diversity in this conservation areas. Living plant was collected for ex situ conservation purpose in Botanic Garden. Observation on the population of terrestrial and epiphyte orchid was also done to study the dominant orchid in that area. It was recorded that there were 137 orchid species belonging to 51 genera, 95 species of which were epiphytes and 42 other species were terrestrial orchids. 134 species of which were collected in Cibodas Botanic Garden, which is suitable place for highland plant. The most dominant terrestrial orchid was Plocoglottis javanica. Other species were also abundantly found, such as Phaius pauciflorus, Liparis rheedii, Diglyphosa latifolia, Neuwiedia zollingeri var. javanica, Calanthe ceciliae, C. speciosa and Phaius callosus. Some epiphyte orchids were very common found, that are Agrostophyllum majus, Coelogyne speciosa, Dendrobium mutabile, Agrostophyllum bicuspidatum, Pholidota ventricosa and Eria javanica. Some attractive orchids are potential for ornamental plant, such as Vanda tricolor, Phaius callosus, Phaius tankervilleae, Arundina graminifolia, Bulbophyllum lobbii, Coelogyne speciosa, Calanthe ceciliae, Calanthe triplicata and Calanthe speciosa.

Efeito de extratos de plantas utilizadas na medicina popular no crescimento e diferenciação celular de Herpetomonas samuelpessoai (Kinetoplastida, Trypanosomatidae cultivada em meio definido Effect of plant extracts used in folk medicine on cell growth and differentiation of Herpetomonas samuelpessoai (Kinetoplastida, Trypanosomatidae cultivated in defined medium

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Fabiola Barbieri Holetz

2002-04-01

Full Text Available Neste trabalho, verificou-se o efeito de 15 plantas medicinais no crescimento e diferenciação celular de Herpetomonas samuelpessoai, um tripanosomatídeo não patogênico utilizado como modelo biológico, que apresenta antígenos semelhantes aos do Trypanosoma cruzi. Extratos brutos (1.000 g/ml ou óleo essencial (250 µg/ml foram adicionados ao meio definido. O crescimento celular foi determinado pela contagem em câmara de Newbauer e a diferenciação celular examinada por microscopia ótica. Ocimum gratissimum, Lippia alba, Piper regnellii, Stryphnodendron adstringens, e Tanacetum vulgare mostraram atividade antiprotozoário, Psidium guajava e Punica granatum menor atividade e Achillea millefolium, Eugenia uniflora, Mikania glomerata, Plantago major, e Spilanthes acmella não apresentaram atividade. Por outro lado, Arctium lappa, Erythrina speciosa, e Sambucus canadensis estimularam o crescimento de H. samuelpessoai e L. alba e S. acmella a diferenciação celular deste flagelado. Estes resultados indicam que plantas medicinais possuem princípios ativos contra H. samuelpessoai, o qual parece ser útil como modelo para seleção de plantas que contém drogas tripanomicidasThis work reports the effect of 15 medicinal plants on cell growth and differentiation of Herpetomonas samuelpessoai, a non-pathogenic trypanosomatid, used as biological model for its similar antigens to Trypanosoma cruzi. Crude extracts (1,000 g/ml or essential oil (250 g/ml were added in a defined medium. Cell growth was estimated by counting in Neubauer’s chamber and cell differentiation was examined by light microscope. Ocimum gratissimum, Lippia alba, Piper regnellii, Stryphnodendron adstringens, and Tanacetum vulgare showed antiprotozoan activity, Psidium guajava and Punica granatum a lower activity and Achillea millefolium, Eugenia uniflora, Mikania glomerata, Plantago major, and Spilanthes acmella had no activity. In contrast, Arctium lappa, Erythrina

Avaliação da qualidade de amostras comerciais de leite de janaguba (Himatanthus drasticus (Mart. Plumel em Fortaleza – Ceará

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Full Text Available RESUMO Os fitoterápicos à base de leite de janaguba (Himatanthus drasticus (Mart. Plumel, usados para o tratamento de câncer, úlcera gástrica e outras doenças, são muito vendidos em mercados públicos de Fortaleza (CE. No entanto, registros mencionam que é comum a troca deste leite por látex de mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes. O trabalho objetivou avaliar a qualidade físico-química, química e microbiológica de amostras comerciais do leite de janaguba. Dez amostras comerciais foram adquiridas de um mercado de Fortaleza; quatro amostras autênticas de látex de janaguba foram obtidas da chapada do Araripe e uma amostra de látex de mangabeira foi obtida em Paracuru (CE. Foram determinados o aspecto geral, densidade, pH, resíduo seco, volume de sedimentação, perfil cromatográfico e qualidade microbiológica das amostras. Os resultados mostraram elevada contaminação microbiológica nas preparações comerciais e adulteração em seis destas amostras, o que aponta a urgente implantação de uma efetiva farmacovigilância dos fitoterápicos a fim de tornar seu consumo mais seguro e racional.

Effects of an alkaloid-rich extract from Mitragyna speciosa leaves and fluoxetine on sleep profiles, EEG spectral frequency and ethanol withdrawal symptoms in rats.

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Cheaha, Dania; Keawpradub, Niwat; Sawangjaroen, Kitja; Phukpattaranont, Pimpimol; Kumarnsit, Ekkasit

2015-10-15

Many antidepressants are effective in alleviating ethanol withdrawal symptoms. However, most of them suppress rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Thus, development of antidepressants without undesirable side effects would be preferable. Previously, crude alkaloid extract from Mitragyna speciosa (MS) Korth was found to produce antidepressant activities. It was hypothesized that the alkaloid extract from MS may attenuate ethanol withdrawal without REM sleep disturbance. Adult male Wistar rats implanted with electrodes over the frontal and parietal cortices were used for two separated studies. For an acute study, 10 mg/kg fluoxetine or 60 mg/kg alkaloid extract from MS were administered intragastrically. Electroencephalographic (EEG) signals were recorded for 3 h to examine sleep profiles and EEG fingerprints. Another set of animal was used for an ethanol withdrawal study. They were rendered dependent on ethanol via a modified liquid diet (MLD) containing ethanol ad libitum for 28 days. On day 29, fluoxetine (10 mg/kg) or alkaloid extract from MS (60 mg/kg) were administered 15 min before the ethanol-containing MLD was replaced with an isocaloric ethanol-free MLD to induced ethanol withdrawal symptoms. The sleep analysis revealed that alkaloid extract from MS did not change any REM parameters which included average duration of each REM episode, total REM time, number of REM episode and REM latency whereas fluoxetine significantly suppressed all REM parameters and delayed REM latency. However, power spectral analysis revealed similar fingerprints for fluoxetine and alkaloid extract from MS characterized by decreasing powers in the slow frequency range in frontal and parietal cortical EEG. Neither treatment affected spontaneous motor activity. Finally, both alkaloid extract from MS and fluoxetine were found to significantly attenuate ethanol withdrawal-induced hyperexcitability (increases gamma activity) in both cortices and to reduce locomotor activity. The present study

Late pest control in determinate tomato cultivars Controle de pragas tardias em cultivares de tomateiro de crescimento determinado

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Arlindo Leal Boiça Júnior

2007-12-01

Full Text Available The usage of insecticidal plants and others insect resistant varieties can be strong allies to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM, being able to reduce the number of insecticides applications and to minimize its effect to the man and the environment.The following control techniques were compared in field conditions, investigating the late pest control of two determinate tomato cultivars: a Conventional - sprayings of metamidophos, buprofezin, acephate, cipermetrin, abamectin, permetrin, teflubenzuron and lufenuron, applied every three to six days; b IPM - action threshold of each pest to the spraying of imidacloprid, triflumuron, lufenuron and abamectin; c IPM - Azadirachta indica (neem - Action threshold of each pest to the spraying of the nim oil (1.2% of azadirachtin at a concentration of 0.5%. The IPM and IPM - Neem control techniques were efficient controlling the late pest of the tomato cultivar, not differing from the conventional treatment that presented the lowest levels of infestation. The conventional control technique, IPM and IPM-neem promoted bigger tomato production with increasements of up to 74%. The number of sprayings was reduced up to 77% with the IPM and IPM - neem techniques, when compared to the conventional method. The neem product may be a promising alternative to the late pest control in the tomato field that adjusts to the IPM.O uso de plantas inseticidas e de variedades pode ser forte aliado ao Manejo Integrado de Pragas (MIP, podendo reduzir o número de aplicações de inseticidas e minimizar seus efeitos ao homem e ao meio ambiente. Em condições de campo, visando o controle de pragas tardias do tomateiro em duas cultivares de crescimento determinado, compararam-se as seguintes táticas de controle: a Convencional - pulverizações com os produtos metamidofós, buprofezin, acefato, cipermetrina, abamectina, permetrina, teflubenzuron e lufenuron, aplicados em intervalos de três a seis dias; b MIP - nível de a

Selection of Wild Plant Species from Organic Rice Field in Sumberngepoh Village in Malang as Attractant of Trichogramma spp. (Hymenoptera, Trichogrammatidae

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Wahyu Kusumayanti Putri

2014-09-01

Full Text Available One of the actions in biological control is the use of parasitoid. Some wild plant species can attract those parasitoid. By the fact, the objective of this research are to select some of wild plant species attracting Trichogramma spp. These wild plant were belong to Asteraceae (Eupatorium odoratum, Bidens pilosa, Crassocephalum crepidioides and Mimosaceae (Parkia speciosa, Leucaena glauca, Mimosa pudica. Mass rearing of trichogramma spp. was prepared for those purpose. The selection were conducted by using four armed olfactometer. The percentage of the tested Trichogramma spp. attracted to the wild plant species was noted as well as their orientation duration to select the plant species. The difference of the mean of their orientation duration was analyzed statistically by T-Test. Both of plant familia can attract the parasitoid. This were the plant species that attracted Trichogramma spp. From the most attractive to the lowest one : B. pilosa 22 %, E. odoratum 18.6 %, M. pudica 18.2 %, C. crepidioides 13.8 %, P. speciosa 13.6 %, and L. glauca 13.6 %. For the orientation duration, this are the plant species that can attract the parasitoid from the fastest one to the slowest one : P. speciosa 45.5 seconds, C. crepidioides 46.2 seconds, L. glauca 49 seconds, E. odoratum 50.6 seconds , B. pilosa 53.4 seconds, and M. pudica 55.2 seconds. Keywords : Asteraceae, Mimosaceae, Trichogramma spp.

Edema induced by Bothrops asper (Squamata: Viperidae snake venom and its inhibition by Costa Rican plant extracts

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Beatriz Badilla

2006-06-01

Full Text Available We tested the capacity of leaf (Urera baccifera, Loasa speciosa, Urtica leptuphylla, Chaptalia nutans, and Satureja viminea and root (Uncaria tomentosa extracts to inhibit edema induced by Bothrops asper snake venom. Edema-forming activity was studied plethysmographically in the rat hind paw model. Groups of rats were injected intraperitoneally with various doses of each extract and, one hour later, venom was injected subcutaneously in the right hind paw. Edema was assessed at various time intervals. The edematogenic activity was inhibited in those animals that received an injection U. tomentosa, C. nutans or L. speciosa extract. The extract of U. baccifera showed a slight inhibition of the venom effect. Extract from S. viminea and, to a lesser extent that of U. leptuphylla, induced a pro-inflammatory effect, increasing the edema at doses of 250 mg/kg at one and two hours. Rev. Biol. Trop. 54(2: 245-252. Epub 2006 Jun 01.Se investigó la capacidad de los extractos de las hojas de Urera baccifera, Loasa speciosa, Urtica leptuphylla, Chaptalia nutans, Satureja viminea y de la raíz de Uncaria tomentosa para inhibir el edema inducido por el veneno de Bothrops asper por métodos pletismométricos. Los grupos de ratas fueron inyectados intraperitonealmente con varias dosis de cada extracto y una hora mas tarde se inyectó veneno por vía subcutánea en la pata trasera derecha de la rata. Se evaluó el edema en distintos intervalos de tiempo. Los resultados muestran que la actividad edematogénica fue inhibida en los animales que recibieron los extractos de raíz de U. tomentosa, hojas de C. nutans y L. speciosa. Los extractos de hojas de U. baccifera mostraron leve inhibición del efecto del veneno. El extracto de hojas de S. viminea y en menor grado el de U. leptuphylla indujeron un efecto pro inflamatorio.

Notes on the systematics of the orchid-bee genus Eulaema (Hymenoptera, Apidae

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Gabriel A. R. Melo

2014-09-01

Full Text Available Notes on the systematics of the orchid-bee genus Eulaema (Hymenoptera, Apidae. The classification of the genus Eulaema is modified in order to make it congruent with recent phylogenetic hypotheses based on molecular data. The speciosa group, containing E. peruviana, E. speciosa and related species, is removed from E. (Eulaema and transferred to E. (Apeulaema. New morphological characters are presented to support the revised scope of the subgenera and their diagnostic features are revised. Six species groups are recognized herein: two in E. (Apeulaema and four in E. (Eulaema. A list of valid species in each species group and an identification key to males of each of the subgenera and species groups are provided. Finally, an older overlooked designation of a type species for Eulaema is presented in the Appendix.

Distribution and Biosynthesis of Iridoid Glucosides in the Loasaceae Family

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Rodriguez-Lopez, Veronica

In order to make a more precise inventory of iridoid glucosides from Loasaceae family 13 species belonging to 7 genera (Eucnide bartonioides, E. grandiflora, Gronovia scandens, Fuertesia domingensis, Loasa parviflora, L. tricolor, L. urens, L. speciosa, Klaphrotia mentzeloides, Cajophora cernua, ...

Development of orodispersible films with selected Indonesian medicinal plant extracts

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Visser, Johanna; Eugresya, Gabriella; Hinrichs, Wouter; Tjandrawinata, Raymond; Avanti, Christina; Frijlink, H.W.; Woerdenbag, Herman

2017-01-01

This study focused on the incorporation into orodispersible films (ODFs) of the dried extracts of five selected Indonesian medicinal plants: Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers. (LS), Phyllanthus niruri L. (PN), Cinnamomum burmanii Blume (CB), Zingiber officinale Roscoe (ZO) and Phaleria macrocarpa

Fungos micorrízicos arbusculares e adubação fosfatada em mudas de mangabeira Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphorus supply on seedlings of mangabeira

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Cynthia Maria Carneiro Costa

2005-03-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos de fungos micorrízicos arbusculares (FMA e da adubação fosfatada em mudas de mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa Gomes. O experimento, em casa de vegetação, utilizou delineamento inteiramente casualizado em fatorial com dois tratamentos de solo nativo oriundo de pomar com mangabeiras, desinfestado com brometo de metila e não-desinfestado, seis doses de P (3*, 3, 48, 93, 138 e 183 mg dm-3 e três tratamentos de inoculação, Gigaspora albida Schenck & Smith, Glomus etunicatum Becker & Gerdemann e controle sem inoculação, com quatro repetições. O tratamento 3* não recebeu solução nutritiva e os demais receberam solução nutritiva de Hoagland sem fósforo por ocasião da inoculação. Após 150 dias, observou-se aumento na altura, biomassa e área foliar nos tratamentos com G. albida, em solo desinfestado. Respostas à inoculação ocorreram nas mudas cultivadas com a menor dose de P, nos dois tratamentos de solo. A mangabeira mostrou-se dependente da micorrização apenas na menor dose de P em solo desinfestado. Nos demais níveis de P, a dependência variou em função do FMA e da condição do solo. A associação com G. albida proporcionou melhor desenvolvimento das mudas de mangabeira.The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of the association of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF and phosphorus fertilization on seedlings of "mangaba" (Hancornia speciosa. The experiment, at a greenhouse, was in a completely randomized factorial design with two treatments of the native soil from an H. speciosa orchard, fumigated with methyl bromite and non-fumigated, six doses of P (3*, 3, 48, 93, 138 and 183 mg dm-3 and three inoculation treatments, Gigaspora albida Schenck & Smith, Glomus etunicatum Becker & Gerdemann and an uninoculated control, with four replicates. The treatment 3* did not receive nutrient solution and the others received Hoagland nutrient solution without phosphorus

Unravelling the role of host plant expansion in the diversification of a Neotropical butterfly genus.

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McClure, Melanie; Elias, Marianne

2016-06-16

Understanding the processes underlying diversification is a central question in evolutionary biology. For butterflies, access to new host plants provides opportunities for adaptive speciation. On the one hand, locally abundant host species can generate ecologically significant selection pressure. But a diversity of host plant species within the geographic range of each population and/or species might also eliminate any advantage conferred by specialization. This paper focuses on four Melinaea species, which are oligophagous on the family Solanaceae: M. menophilus, M. satevis, M. marsaeus, and finally, M. mothone. We examined both female preference and larval performance on two host plant species that commonly occur in this butterfly's native range, Juanulloa parasitica and Trianaea speciosa, to determine whether the different Melinaea species show evidence of local adaptation. In choice experiments, M. mothone females used both host plants for oviposition, whereas all other species used J. parasitica almost exclusively. In no choice experiment, M. mothone was the only species that readily accepted T. speciosa as a larval host plant. Larval survival was highest on J. parasitica (82.0 % vs. 60.9 %) and development took longer on T. speciosa (14.12 days vs. 13.35 days), except for M. mothone, which did equally well on both host plants. For all species, average pupal weight was highest on J. parasitica (450.66 mg vs. 420.01 mg), although this difference was least apparent in M. mothone. We did not find that coexisting species of Melinaea partition host plant resources as expected if speciation is primarily driven by host plant divergence. Although M. mothone shows evidence of local adaptation to a novel host plant, T. speciosa, which co-occurs, it does not preferentially lay more eggs on or perform better on this host plant than on host plants used by other Melinaea species and not present in its distributional range. It is likely that diversification in this

Molecular characterization and phylogenetic relationships among ...

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Molecular characterization and phylogenetic relationships among and within species of Phalaenopsis (Epidendroideae: Orchidaceae) based on RAPD analysis. ... Ph. parishii, Ph. labbi nepal, Ph. speciosa, Ph. lobbi yellow, Ph. venosa, Ph. hieroglyphica, and Ph. maculata; the third group consisted of Ph. minho princess, ...

The navel orangeworm, Amyelois transtilla (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) discovered in northeastern Mexico feeding on Sapindaceae

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Amyelois transitella (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), the navel orangeworm, is an important pest of a wide variety fruits and their seeds. We discovered and report for the first time A. transitella feeding on Sapindaceae in wild populations of U. speciosa (Endl.) in northeastern Mexico. We provid...

Cytoprotective and antioxidant effects of the methanol extract of ...

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Background: Ethno-botanical information shows that Eremomastax speciosa is used in the traditional management of various stomach complaints including gastro-duodenal ulcers. Materials and Methods: In this study, we tested the cytoprotective potential of the whole plant methanol extract (100-200 mg/kg, p.o), against ...

Premilinary Studies on Phytochemical Screening of Ulam and Fruit from Malaysia

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2011-01-01

Full Text Available Alkaloids, saponins, steroid, terpenoid, flavonoids, phenolic distribution in 14 Malaysian favourite ulam and fruit belonging to different families were assessed and compared. The plants investigated were parkia speciosa (petai, solanum torvum (terung pipit, pithecellobium bubalinum (kerdas, moringa oleifera (kacang kelor, dryobalanops oblongifolia (keladan, cosmos caudatus (ulam raja, mentha arvensis (pudina, ocimum sp. (selasih, cymbopogon nardus (serai wangi, eugenia polyantha (serai kayu, Barringtonia scortechinii, (Putat, musa sp. (pisang, talinum paniculatum (akar som and phyllanthus acidus (cermai. Moringa oleifera leaf and dryobalanops oblongifolia fruit were found contain positive reactions of alkaloids. All the samples studied also show high content of saponin except in bark and seed of parkia speciosa and stem of phyllanthus acidus. Meanwhile, results of the phytochemical screening on saponins, steroids, terpenoids, phenolic and flavonoids showed that cosmos caudatus, ocimum sp., mentha arvensis, barringtonia scortechinii and moringa oleifera were the active compounds present in the leaves of the plant.

Additions to the Diptera Acalyptrata fauna (Anthomyzidae, Stenomicridae, Carnidae, Milichiidae, Heleomyzidae of the Czech Republic and Slovakia

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Roháček Jindřich

2017-03-01

Full Text Available Records of five species of Diptera Acalyptrata representing novelties for the faunas of Bohemia or Moravia (Czech Republic and Slovakia are given with discussion on their significance to the biodiversity knowledge of local faunas and a summary of their biology, distribution and identification with new information obtained from the material examined. Stiphrosoma humerale Roháček & Barber, 2005 (Anthomyzidae and Stenomicra cogani Irwin, 1982 (Stenomicridae are new additions to the dipterous fauna of Slovakia. Records of Meoneura alpina Hennig, 1948 (Carnidae and Milichia speciosa Meigen, 1830 (Milichiidae are the first from Bohemia and represent new northernmost distribution limits of these species; those of Heleomyza (Anypotacta setulosa (Czerny, 1924 are the first from Moravia. Macrophotographs of all these species are presented to document the specimens recorded and/or to facilitate identification of these uncommon species. In addition, new records of S. humerale from Russia: E Siberia and of M. speciosa from Greece: Peloponnesse are given.

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(2011) found dose dependent inhibition of oral isolates of S. mutans by methanol extract of Croton gibsonianus Nimm. Grah leaves. In our study, dose dependent inhibition of cariogenic isolates was observed. CONCLUSION. In this study, we reported anticariogenic activity of leaf extract of L. speciosa. The leaf extract was.

Niche specialization of reef-building corals in the mesophotic zone

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Cooper, Timothy F.; Ulstrup, Karin Elizabeth; Dandan, Sana S.

2011-01-01

The photobiology of two reef corals and the distribution of associated symbiont types were investigated over a depth gradient of 0–60 m at Scott Reef, Western Australia. Pachyseris speciosa hosted mainly the same Symbiodinium C type similar to C3 irrespective of sampling depth. By contrast...

Níveis críticos e tóxicos de boro em solos de Pernambuco determinados em casa de vegetação Critical and toxic boron levels in corn plants and soils of Pernambuco, Brazil

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Full Text Available Pesquisas sobre a disponibilidade de B em solos são necessárias para avaliar o comportamento das culturas sob diferentes teores disponíveis desse elemento no solo. Com essa finalidade, foi realizado um experimento em casa de vegetação para avaliar a resposta de milho (Zea mays a doses de boro (0, 2, 4, 6 e 12 mg dm-3 em dez solos de Pernambuco. O B disponível foi determinado por três extratores: água quente, ácido clorídrico 0,05 mol L-1 e Mehlich-1. Foram ainda determinados os níveis críticos (90 e 95 % da produção máxima de matéria seca e tóxicos (equivalente à redução de 10 % da produção máxima nos solos e na planta, além da descrição de sintomas de toxidez de B em milho. Os resultados demonstraram que os níveis críticos e tóxicos de B nos solos variaram de 0,4 a 2,3 mg kg-1 e de 1,8 a 8,3 mg kg-1, respectivamente. Em plantas de milho, os níveis críticos variaram de 13,8 a 129,6 mg kg-1, enquanto teores tóxicos foram obtidos entre 43,3 e 372,2 mg kg-1. O extrator que obteve a melhor correlação com o teor de B na planta foi o HCl 0,05 mol L-1, seguido pelo Mehlich-1 e pela água quente. A disponibilidade do B no solo pelo extrator HCl e os teores de B na folha foram afetados negativamente pelo aumento no teor de argila e matéria orgânica dos solos. Os solos que apresentaram plantas com maior teor de B no tecido vegetal mostraram sintomas mais graves de toxidez, fator associado à maior disponibilidade de boro em solos com textura mais arenosa e, ou, baixos teores de matéria orgânica.Research on B availability in soils is essential to assess the crops response to different concentrations of available B in soils. A greenhouse experiment was carried out aiming at studying the corn plant (Zea mays response to B doses (0, 2, 4, 6, and 12 mg dm-3 applied to ten soils from the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Available B was assessed by three extractants: hot water, HCl 0.05 mol L-1, and Mehlich-1. The critical and

Phylogenetic analysis, genetic diversity and relationships between the recently segregated species of Corynandra and Cleoserrata from the genus Cleome using DNA barcoding and molecular markers.

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Tamboli, Asif Shabodin; Patil, Swapnil Mahadeo; Gholave, Avinash Ramchandra; Kadam, Suhas Kishor; Kotibhaskar, Shreya Vijaykumar; Yadav, Shrirang Ramchandra; Govindwar, Sanjay Prabhu

2016-01-01

Cleome is the largest genus in the family Cleomaceae and it is known for its various medicinal properties. Recently, some species from the Cleome genus (Cleome viscosa, Cleome chelidonii, Cleome felina and Cleome speciosa) are split into genera Corynandra (Corynandra viscosa, Corynandra chelidonii, Corynandra felina), and Cleoserrata (Cleoserrata speciosa). The objective of this study was to obtain DNA barcodes for these species for their accurate identification and determining phylogenetic relationships. Out of 10 screened barcoding regions, rbcL, matK and ITS1 regions showed higher PCR efficiency and sequencing success. This study added matK, rbcL and ITS1 barcodes for the identification of Corynandra chelidonii, Corynandra felina, Cleome simplicifolia and Cleome aspera species in existing barcode data. Corynandra chelidonii and Corynandra felina species belong to the Corynandra genus, but they are not grouped with the Corynandra viscosa species, however clustered with the Cleome species. Molecular marker analysis showed 100% polymorphism among the studied plant samples. Diversity indices for molecular markers were ranged from He=0.1115-0.1714 and I=0.2268-0.2700, which indicates a significant amount of genetic diversity among studied species. Discrimination of the Cleome and Corynandra species from Cleoserrata speciosa was obtained by two RAPD primers (OPA-4 and RAPD-17) and two ISSR primers (ISSR-1 and ISSR-2). RAPD and ISSR markers are useful for the genetic characterization of these studied species. The present investigation will be helpful to understand the relationships of Cleome lineages with Corynandra and Cleoserrata species. Copyright © 2016 Académie des sciences. Published by Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.

REPELÊNCIA E DETERRÊNCIA ALIMENTAR DE VAQUINHAS POR ÓLEOS DE NIM E CINAMOMO APLICADOS EM FOLHAS DE FEIJOEIRO

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BRUNO HENRIQUE SARDINHA DE SOUZA

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Full Text Available This work aimed to evaluate the repellent and deterrent effect of the application of concentra- tions of neem and chinaberry oil on bean leaves on the leaf beetles Diabrotica speciosa (Germar and Cero- toma arcuata (Olivier. The concentrations of neem oil tested were 0.625, 1.25, 2.50, 5.00, 10.00 and 20,00 mL, corresponding respectively to 1, 2, 4, 8, 17 and 33 ppm of azadirachtin A and the concentrations of china- berry oil used were the same used to neem oil, corresponding, however, to 1.875, 3.75, 7.50, 15.00, 30.00 and 60.00 mg mL-1 of chinaberry extract, respectively. For the free-choice tests, glass containers were used as are- nas, whereas for the no-choice tests Petri dishes were used, where in both one insect per treatment was released in the center. Attractiveness was evaluated in predetermined time periods, in addition to the leaf consumption, at the end of the experiment. Neem oil is repellent to D. speciosa and C. arcuata, with more efficient results at the 5.00, 10.00 and 20.00 mL concentrations. All concentrations of neem oil reduce leaf consumption of both insects, except in the no-choice test with D. speciosa, in which only the 10.00 and 20.00 mL concentrations are deterrent. Chinaberry oil provides high repellent activity on both leaf beetle species, and the 10.00 and 20.00 mL concentrations stood out. The 10.00 and 20.00 mL concentrations of chinaberry oil are deterrent to D. spe- ciosa and C. arcuata.

Novel synthetic products from the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca L) and their potential in the rural farm economy

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The common milkweed is of the family Asclepiadaceae which comprises over 200 genera and 2500 species including Asclepias syriaca L and its near relatives, A. speciosa and A. tuberosa. Asclepias syriaca, or the common milkweed, is a perennial that is native to the Americas and is so named because of...

Molecular cloning and characterization of strictosidine synthase, a ...

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Mitragynine is one of the most dominant indole alkaloids present in the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a species of Rubiaceae. This alkaloid is believed to be synthesized via condensation of the amino acid derivative, tryptamine and secologanine by the action of strictosidine synthase (STR). The cDNA clone encoding STR ...

Evaluation of the cardiotoxicity of mitragynine and its analogues using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes.

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Full Text Available Mitragynine is a major bioactive compound of Kratom, which is derived from the leave extracts of Mitragyna speciosa Korth or Mitragyna speciosa (M. speciosa, a medicinal plant from South East Asia used legally in many countries as stimulant with opioid-like effects for the treatment of chronic pain and opioid-withdrawal symptoms. Fatal incidents with Mitragynine have been associated with cardiac arrest. In this study, we determined the cardiotoxicity of Mitragynine and other chemical constituents isolated using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs.The rapid delayed rectifier potassium current (IKr, L-type Ca2+ current (ICa,L and action potential duration (APD were measured by whole cell patch-clamp. The expression of KCNH2 and cytotoxicity was determined by real-time PCR and Caspase activity measurements. After significant IKr suppression by Mitragynine (10 µM was confirmed in hERG-HEK cells, we systematically examined the effects of Mitragynine and other chemical constituents in hiPSC-CMs. Mitragynine, Paynantheine, Speciogynine and Speciociliatine, dosage-dependently (0.1∼100 µM suppressed IKr in hiPSC-CMs by 67%∼84% with IC50 ranged from 0.91 to 2.47 µM. Moreover, Mitragynine (10 µM significantly prolonged APD at 50 and 90% repolarization (APD50 and APD90 (439.0±11.6 vs. 585.2±45.5 ms and 536.0±22.6 vs. 705.9±46.1 ms, respectively and induced arrhythmia, without altering the L-type Ca2+ current. Neither the expression, and intracellular distribution of KCNH2/Kv11.1, nor the Caspase 3 activity were significantly affected by Mitragynine.Our study indicates that Mitragynine and its analogues may potentiate Torsade de Pointes through inhibition of IKr in human cardiomyocytes.

Evaluation for antidiabetic activity in selected medicinal plants used in Malaysian traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes

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Shafii Khamis; Siti Harjieh Ibrahim; Noorul Azliana Jamaludin; Muhammad Hanafi Mohamad Mokhtar; Nor Azizah Marsiddi

2006-01-01

Aqueous extracts of three medicinal plants used in Malaysian traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes were investigated. The nuts of Areca cathecu, leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa and Ficus deltoidea were each extracted by boiling in distilled water. The aqueous extracts were filtered and the filtrates were then spray dried. Their biological evaluation was conducted to determine their blood glucose lowering effect in normoglycaemic and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Commercially available antidiabetic drug, glybenclamide was used as positive control. Toxicity of the extracts was carried out using the brine shrimp lethality assay and in vivo acute toxicity test in rats. Aqueous extracts of all the plants studied showed significant reduction in blood glucose level up to 50% in rats over a period of 3 to 4 weeks. The largest reduction in blood glucose levels was exhibited by the aqueous extracts of the Lagestroemia speciosa, followed by the Ficus deltoidea and Areca cathecu. There was no evidence of toxicity of the extracts against the brine shrimp (up to 4,000 μg/ml) and in rats (up to 0.2% body weight). (Author)

Characteristics of postharvest quality in regional fruits treate with ionizing radiation

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Silva, Josenilda M.; Villar, Heldio P. [Centro Regional de Ciencias Nucleares (CRCN/CNEN-NE), Recife, PE (Brazil)], e-mail: jmnilda@cnen.gov.br; Correia, Lidia C.S.A.; Maciel, Maria Ines S. [Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife, PE (Brazil)], e-mail: aidil_alencar@yahoo.com.br, e-mail: marines@ufrpe.br

2009-07-01

In order to investigate the effects of irradiation on the main characteristics of quality postharvest of three cultivated species of the Northeast Region of Brazil, experiments with cashew (Anacardium occidentale L. var. Nanum), sapodilla (Manilkara sapodilla (L) Van Royen) and mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes) have been performed. Cashew peduncles stored for fourteen days under 6.5 deg C had presented best results in the sensorial analyses for external appearance, flavour and aroma when irradiated with 1 kGy. sapodillas irradiated with doses of 300, 600 and 900 Gy have not displayed harmed sensorial qualities when stored under 20 deg C during twelve days. Doses up to 800 Gy had not harmed the external and internal appearance of mangabas after being stored for a fortnight under 13 deg C. Chemical characteristics of TSS, TTA, pH and solid/acidity ratio have not been affected significantly by the different doses applied to the three studied species. Amount of ascorbic acid was lower in the irradiated fruits, with significant differences for the species Anacardium occidentale L. var. Nanum and Hancornia speciosa Gomes. (author)

Pteridophytes from Lower Gondwana formations of the Ib River Coalfield, Orissa and their diversity and distribution in the Permian of India

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Goswami, S.; Singh, K.J.; Chandra, S. [Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (India). PG Dept. of Environmental Science

2006-12-15

Recent extensive investigations carried out in the Ib River Coalfield, Mahanadi Master Basin, Orissa, identified numerous fossiliferous beds in the lower Gondwana deposits. Six exposures of the Barakar and lower Kamthi formations yielded diverse and abundant plant remains. The flora includes twenty-three genera representing nine groups viz., Lycopodiales, Equisetales, Sphenophyllales, Filicales, Cordaitales, Coniferales, Ginkgoales, Cycadales and Glossopteridales. Systematic descriptions of the pteridophyte taxa namely Cyclodendron (Lycopodiales), Schizoneura, Raniganjia, Bengalia, equisetaceous stems (Equisetales), Trizygia, Benlightfootia (Sphenophyllales), Neomariopteris, and Dichotomopteris (Filicales) are presented in this paper. Pteridophytic leaves comprising nine taxa viz., Cyclodendron leslii, Schizoneura gondwanensis, Raniganjia bengalensis, Bengalia raniganjensis, Trizygia speciosa, Benlightfootia indica, Neomariopteris hughesii, N. talchirensis, and Dichotomopteris sp. together with equisetaceous stems constitute about 7.88% (72 specimens) of the total plant assemblage collected from this coalfield. Among the pteridophytes, equisetaceous stems are most abundant (40.3%; 29 specimens) followed by Schizoneura gondwanensis (20.8%, 15 specimens) and Trizygia speciosa (13.9%, 10 specimens). A summary of the known diversity of pteridophytes in the Indian Permian as a whole is provided.

Characteristics of postharvest quality in regional fruits treate with ionizing radiation

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Silva, Josenilda M.; Villar, Heldio P.; Correia, Lidia C.S.A.; Maciel, Maria Ines S.

2009-01-01

In order to investigate the effects of irradiation on the main characteristics of quality postharvest of three cultivated species of the Northeast Region of Brazil, experiments with cashew (Anacardium occidentale L. var. Nanum), sapodilla (Manilkara sapodilla (L) Van Royen) and mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes) have been performed. Cashew peduncles stored for fourteen days under 6.5 deg C had presented best results in the sensorial analyses for external appearance, flavour and aroma when irradiated with 1 kGy. sapodillas irradiated with doses of 300, 600 and 900 Gy have not displayed harmed sensorial qualities when stored under 20 deg C during twelve days. Doses up to 800 Gy had not harmed the external and internal appearance of mangabas after being stored for a fortnight under 13 deg C. Chemical characteristics of TSS, TTA, pH and solid/acidity ratio have not been affected significantly by the different doses applied to the three studied species. Amount of ascorbic acid was lower in the irradiated fruits, with significant differences for the species Anacardium occidentale L. var. Nanum and Hancornia speciosa Gomes. (author)

From Kratom to mitragynine and its derivatives: physiological and behavioural effects related to use, abuse, and addiction.

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Hassan, Zurina; Muzaimi, Mustapha; Navaratnam, Visweswaran; Yusoff, Nurul H M; Suhaimi, Farah W; Vadivelu, Rajakumar; Vicknasingam, Balasingam K; Amato, Davide; von Hörsten, Stephan; Ismail, Nurul I W; Jayabalan, Nanthini; Hazim, Ammar I; Mansor, Sharif M; Müller, Christian P

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Kratom (or Ketum) is a psychoactive plant preparation used in Southeast Asia. It is derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa Korth. Kratom as well as its main alkaloid, mitragynine, currently spreads around the world. Thus, addiction potential and adverse health consequences are becoming an important issue for health authorities. Here we reviewed the available evidence and identified future research needs. It was found that mitragynine and M. speciosa preparations are systematically consumed with rather well defined instrumentalization goals, e.g. to enhance tolerance for hard work or as a substitute in the self-treatment of opiate addiction. There is also evidence from experimental animal models supporting analgesic, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory as well as strong anorectic effects. In humans, regular consumption may escalate, lead to tolerance and may yield aversive withdrawal effects. Mitragynine and its derivatives actions in the central nervous system involve μ-opioid receptors, neuronal Ca²⁺ channels and descending monoaminergic projections. Altogether, available data currently suggest both, a therapeutic as well as an abuse potential. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Fire cue effects on seed germination of six species of northwestern Patagonian grasslands

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Gonzalez, S. L.; Ghermandi, L.

2012-09-01

Postfire recruitment of seedlings has been attributed to a stimulation of germination by fire-related cues. The germination response to heat shock (80 °C - 5 min), smoke (60 min), the combination of both factors and no heat no smoke (control) was studied in six native species (two dominant grasses, two dominant shrubs and two annual fugitive herbs) of northwestern Patagonian grasslands. Seeds of the grasses Festuca pallescens and Stipa speciosa and the shrub Senecio bracteolatus (Asteraceae) germinated when they were exposed to heat shock, whereas seeds of the other shrub, Mulinum spinosum (Apiaceae), were killed by this fire cue. In grasses, probably the glume of caryopsis protected embryos from heat. Possibly, the seed size could explain the different responses of the two shrubs. Heat combined with smoke reduced seed germination for S. speciosa and S. bracteolatus. The heat could have scarified seeds and the longer exposure to smoke could have been toxic for embryos. The same treatment increased germination of the annual fugitive herb Boopis gracilis (Calyceraceae). We concluded that fire differentially affects the seedling recruitment of the studied species in the northwestern Patagonian grasslands.

Serum Antibody Responses to Oral Microorganisms in Nonhuman Primates

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initiating periodontal disetse. Although several hundred bacterial species have been found to inhabit the oral cavity , the list of putative...vibrios. Krygier et at. (1973) studied the sulcular microbiota of Macaca speciosa in health and during a 7-day period of no oral hygiene measures...colonization of the oral cavity with this microorganismr Several studies have demonstrated an association of P. gingivalis and P. intemiedia with

Kratom alkaloids and O-desmethyltramadol in urine of a "Krypton" herbal mixture consumer.

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Arndt, Torsten; Claussen, Ulrich; Güssregen, Brunhilde; Schröfel, Stefanie; Stürzer, Birgit; Werle, Annika; Wolf, Gerald

2011-05-20

A drug and alcohol withdrawal rehabilitation centre requested an analysis for "Krypton" in urine of a former opiate-addictive woman. She showed an altered clinical picture and behaviour with miosis, itchiness, agitation, and moderate euphoria after 3 months of until than successful treatment. Literature search revealed that "Krypton" is said to contain "Kratom" (leaves of Mitragyna speciosa), but could also contain O-desmethyltramadol (European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction thematic paper "Spice"). Immunological drug screenings were done with test strips (nal von minden, Regensburg, Germany) and with cloned enzyme donor immunoassay (Microgenics, Passau, Germany). "Kratom" alkaloids and tramadol (metabolites) were analyzed by LC-MS/MS (ThermoFisher Scientific Quantum Ultra Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometer). Immunoassays were negative for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, benzoylecgonine, buprenorphine, ethylglucuronide, methadone (metabolite), opiates, oxycodone, and THC-COOH, and test strips were negative for tramadol and its metabolites (cut-off 10 mg/L for O-desmethyltramadol). LC-MS/MS detected the "Kratom" alkaloids mitragynine, speciociliatine, speciogynine, mitraciliatine, and paynantheine and approximately 9mg/L O-desmethyltramadol, but no tramadol and N-desmethyltramadol. The detection of M. speciosa alkaloids is a proof of "Kratom" abuse. Confronted with the analysis data, the patient admitted to have consumed 3-4 infusions of "Krypton". The origin of the O-desmethyltramadol is unclear. Tramadol abuse is unlikely since tramadol and N-desmethyltramadol (physiologically occurring in urine after tramadol intake) were not detectable. Consumption of a "Krypton" product spiked with O-desmethyltramadol could explain our findings and the patient's clinical picture. This would be in agreement with a most recent report about spiking apparently natural herbal mixtures with the synthetic opioid O-desmethyltramadol. Analysis of "Kratom

Aportaciones a la flora de Galicia, VIII

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Gómez Vigide, F.; García Martínez, X.R.; Silva Pando, F.J.; González Domínguez, J.; Blanco Dios, J.B.; Rodríguez González, A.; Rial Pousa, S.; Álvarez Graña, D.; Caamaño Portela, J.L.; Pino Pérez, J.J.; Pino Pérez, R.

2006-01-01

Se citan 37 plantas de variado interés para la flora gallega. Se incluyen 8 novedades de carácter regional (Pteris incompleta Cav., Potentilla recta L., Myriophyllum spicatum L., Solanum sisymbrifolium Lam., Knautia integrifolia (L.) Bertol., Senecio inaequidens DC. Melica arrecta G. Kunze y Stipa clausa Trab.), 17 novedades provinciales (Vandenboschia speciosa (Willd.) G. Kunkel, Ranunculus bupleuroides Brot., Silene niceensis All., Armeria transmontana (Samp.) Lawr., Alcea rosea...

Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Wild Mushrooms in Ibadan, Nigeria

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Chinatu Charity Ndimele; Prince Emeka Ndimele; Kanayo Stephen Chukwuka

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Background. Many companies in Nigeria generate industrial effluents, including heavy metals. These metals can be accumulated by biota such as mushrooms, which are then eaten by the populace. Objectives. The present study investigates the metal content of wild mushrooms in order to educate the local population on the safety of their consumption. Methods. Seven different species of wild mushrooms (Cortinarius melliolens, Chlorophyllum brunneum, Pleurotus florida, Volvariella speciosa, Can...

Tolerance Levels of Roadside Trees to Air Pollutants Based on Relative Growth Rate and Air Pollution Tolerance Index

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SULISTIJORINI

2008-09-01

Full Text Available Motor vehicles release carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matters to the air as pollutants. Vegetation can absorb these pollutants through gas exchange processes. The objective of this study was to examine the combination of the relative growth rate (RGR and physiological responses in determining tolerance levels of plant species to air pollutants. Physiological responses were calculated as air pollution tolerance index (APTI. Eight roadside tree species were placed at polluted (Jagorawi highway and unpolluted (Sindangbarang field area. Growth and physiological parameters of the trees were recorded, including plant height, leaf area, total ascorbate, total chlorophyll, leaf-extract pH, and relative water content. Scoring criteria for the combination of RGR and APTI method was given based on means of the two areas based on two-sample t test. Based on the total score of RGR and APTI, Lagerstroemia speciosa was categorized as a tolerant species; and Pterocarpus indicus, Delonix regia, Swietenia macrophylla were categorized as moderately tolerant species. Gmelina arborea, Cinnamomum burmanii, and Mimusops elengi were categorized as intermediate tolerant species. Lagerstroemia speciosa could be potentially used as roadside tree. The combination of RGR and APTI value was better to determinate tolerance level of plant to air pollutant than merely APTI method.

Revisiting Amazonian Plants for Skin Care and Disease

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Bruno Burlando

2017-07-01

Full Text Available This review concerns five species of trees and palm trees that occur as dominant plants in different rainforest areas of the Amazon region. Due to their abundance, these species can be exploited as sustainable sources of botanical materials and include Carapa guianensis Aubl., family Meliaceae; Eperua falcata Aubl., family Fabaceae; Quassia amara L., family Simaroubaceae; and Attalea speciosa Mart. and Oenocarpus bataua Mart., family Arecaceae. For each species, the general features, major constituents, overall medicinal properties, detailed dermatological and skin care applications, and possible harmful effects have been considered. The major products include seed oils from A. speciosa and C. guianensis, fruit oil from O. bataua, and active compounds such as limonoids from C. guianensis, flavonoids from E. falcata, and quassinoids from Q. amara. The dermatologic and cosmetic applications of these plants are growing rapidly but are still widely based on empiric knowledge. Applications include skin rehydration and soothing; anti-inflammatory, antiage, and antiparasite effects; hair care; burn and wound healing; and the amelioration of rosacea and psoriasis conditions. Despite a limited knowledge about their constituents and properties, these species appear as promising sources of bioactive compounds for skin care and health applications. An improvement of knowledge about their properties will provide added value to the exploitation of these forest resources.

Species-specific associations between overstory and understory tree species in a semideciduous tropical forest

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Flaviana Maluf Souza

2015-03-01

Full Text Available We investigated the occurrence of associations between overstory and understory tree species in a semideciduous tropical forest. We identified and measured all trees of nine canopy species with diameter at breast height ≥4.8 cm in a 10.24 ha plot and recorded all individuals beneath their canopies ("understory individuals" within the same diameter class. The total density of understory individuals did not significantly differ under different overstory species. One overstory species (Ceiba speciosa showed higher understory species richness compared with five other species. There was a strong positive association between three overstory species (Esenbeckia leiocarpa, Savia dictyocarpa, and C. speciosa and the density of seven understory species (Balfourodendron riedelianum, Chrysophyllum gonocarpum, E. leiocarpa, Holocalyx balansae, Machaerium stipitatum, Rhaminidium elaeocarpum, and S. dictyocarpa. These results probably reflect the outcome of a complex set of interactions including facilitation and competition, and further studies are necessary to better understand the magnitude and type of the effects of individual overstory species on understory species. The occurrence of species-specific associations shown here reinforces the importance of non-random processes in structuring plant communities and suggest that the influence of overstory species on understory species in high-diversity forests may be more significant than previously thought.

Baclofen blocks the acquisition and expression of mitragynine-induced conditioned place preference in rats.

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Yusoff, Nurul H M; Mansor, Sharif M; Müller, Christian P; Hassan, Zurina

2018-06-01

Mitragynine is the major alkaloid found in the leaves of M. speciosa Korth (Rubiaceae), a plant that is native to Southeast Asia. This compound has been used, either traditionally or recreationally, due to its psychostimulant and opioid-like effects. Recently, mitragynine has been shown to exert conditioned place preference (CPP), indicating the rewarding and motivational properties of M. speciosa. Here, the involvement of GABA B receptors in mediating mitragynine reward is studied using a CPP paradigm in rats. First, we examined the effects of GABA B receptor agonist baclofen (1.25, 2.5 and 5 mg/kg) on the acquisition of mitragynine (10 mg/kg)-induced CPP. Second, the involvement of GABA B receptors in the expression of mitragynine-induced CPP was tested. We found that the acquisition of mitragynine-induced CPP could be blocked by higher doses (2.5 and 5 mg/kg) of baclofen. Baclofen at a high dose inhibited locomotor activity and caused a CPP. Furthermore, we found that baclofen (2.5 and 5 mg/kg) also blocked the expression of mitragynine-induced CPP. These findings suggest that both, the acquisition and expression of mitragynine's reinforcing properties is controlled by the GABA B receptor. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Seed Biology of Medicinal Plants (IX) : The Relationship of Corydalis Species Derived by Gel Electrophoresis

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米田, 該典; 加賀, 順二; 那須, 正夫; KAISUKE, YONEDA; JUNJI, KAGA; MASAO, NASU; 大阪大学薬学部; 大阪大学薬学部; 大阪大学薬学部; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University

1987-01-01

The saline soluble protein fraction of seeds of the Corydalis species (Papaveraceae) in Japan was examined by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The esterase zymogram suggested that C. pallida, C. pallida var. tenuis, C. heterocarpa var. japonica and C. speciosa, having yellow flowers and no tuber, are closely related to each other. Electrophoresis and SDS-electrophoresis patterns also coincided with the result of the esterase zymogram. They also su...

High performance maleated lignocellulose epicarp fibers for copper ion removal

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Vieira,A. P.; Santana,S. A. A.; Bezerra,C. W. B.; Silva,H. A. S.; Santos,K. C. A.; Melo,J. C. P.; Silva Filho,E. C.; Airoldi,C.

2014-01-01

Natural lignocellulosic fiber epicarp extracted from the babassu coconut (Orbignya speciosa) was chemically modified through reaction with molten maleic anhydride without solvent, with incorporation of 189.34 mg g(-1) of carboxylic acid groups into the biopolymer structure. The success of this reaction was also confirmed by the presence of carboxylic acid bands at 1741 and 1164 cm(-1) in the infrared spectrum. Identically, the same group is observed through C-13 NMR CP/MAS in the solid state,...

Cassia renigera Wall.: novo hospedeiro de Ceratocystis fimbriata Ell. & Halst. Cassia renigera Wall.: a new host of Ceratocystis fimbriata Ell. & Halst.

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Ivan José Antunes Ribeiro

1987-01-01

Full Text Available Ceratocystis fimbriata foi descrito pela primeira vez em 1984, causando murcha em plantas de Cassia renigera, em Campinas (SP. Foram realizadas inoculações cruzadas com dois isolados de C. fimbriata obtidos de Cassia renigera e mangueira (Mangifera indica em plantas de: acácia-negra (Acacia decurrens, cacaueiro (Theobroma cacao, crotalária (Crotalaria juncea, feijão-guandu (Cajanus cajan, figueira (Ficus carica, gamelina (Gmelina arborea, mangueira (Mangifera indica, seringueira (Hevea brasilienses, Cassia sp., C. carnaval, C. ferruginea, C. grandis, C. moschata, C. multijuga, C. nodosa, C. renigera, C. siamea e C. speciosa. Os dois isolados do fungo foram patogênicos a todas as plantas testadas, com exceção de cacaueiro, gamelina e C. grandis.Ceratocystis fimbriata Ell. & Halst. is described for the first time in 1984 on Cassia renigera, in Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil. In cross inoculation, the isolates of C. fimbriata obtained from Cassia renigera and from Mangifera indica showed pathogenicity to the following plants: Acacia decurrens, Theobroma cacao, Crotalaria juncea, Cajanus cajan, Ficus Carica, Gmelina arborea, Mangifera indica, Hevea brasiliensis, Cassia sp., C. carnaval, C. ferruginea, C. grandis, C. moschata, C. multijuga, C. nodosa, C. renigera, C. siamea and C. speciosa. The isolates of C. fimbriata were pathogenic to all tested plants, except for Theobroma cacao, Gmelina arborea and C. grandis.

Chagas' disease in the Amazon Basin: V. Periurban palms as habitats of Rhodnius robustus and Rhodnius pictipes - triatomine vectors of Chagas' disease

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M. A. Miles

1983-12-01

Full Text Available Trypanosoma cruzi infected Rhodnius robustus and/or Rhodnius pictipes were commonly found, in large numbers, in the Brazilian Amazonian palms Maximiliana regia ("inajá", Acrocomia sclerocarpa ("mucajá" and Orbignya speciosa ("babaçu". The common opossum, Didelphis marsupialis, was the animal most frequently associated with triatomine infested palms. R. pictipes, frequently light-attracted into houses from palm trees, was the probable source of an acute case of Chagas' disease in the vicinity of Belém. It is considered that triatomine infested palms are likely to cause some cases of acute Chagas' disease in the States of Amazonas and Rondônia. Possible control methods are suggested.Rhodnius robustus e/ou Rhodnius pictipes, infectados com Trypanosoma cruzi foram comumente encontrados, em grande numero, nas palmeiras Maximiliana regia (inaja, Acrocomia sclerocarpa (mucaja e Orbignya speciosa (babacu na Amazonia brasileira. O marsupial Didelphis marsupialis foi o animal encontrado mais frequentemente nas palmeiras associadas a alta prevalencia de triatomineos. R. pictipes que e atraido pela luz nas residencias de palmeiras vizinhas, provavelmente e a fonte de um caso agudo de doenca de Chagas nas vizinhancas de Belem. Sugere-se que as palmeiras albergando triatomineos poderiam ser relacionadas com infeccoes humanas de doenca de Chagas nos Estados de Amazonas e Rondonia. Sugere-se, tambem, possiveis metodos de controle.

Laplace: ensayo filosófico sobre las probabilidades

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Campos, Alberto

2011-01-01

Una lectura del Ensayo filosófico. Ideas claves de Laplace: Todo está perfectamente determinado. El azar es ignorancia de cómo están determinados los sucesos. La teoría del azar o cálculo de probabilidades es el cálculo de las posibilidades de algunos sucesos dentro de un conjunto de ellos.

Hepatoprotective And Antioxidant Effects Of Argyreia speciosa In Rats

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There was a significant rise in the levels of serum GOT, GPT, and ALP and other biochemical parameters, decrease in the levels of SOD, Catalase and Peroxidase after administration of CCl4. Suspensions of EtAS and EAAS (200 and 400 mg/ kg) successfully prevented the alterations of these effects in rats (p< 0.001).

Myeloid regeneration after whole body irradiation, autologous bone marrow transplantation, and treatment with an anabolic steroid

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Ambrus, C.M.; Ambrus, J.L.

1975-01-01

Stumptail monkeys (Macaca speciosa) received lethal whole-body radiation. Autologous bone marrow injection resulted in survival of the majority of the animals. Treatment with Deca-Durabolin, an anabolic steroid, caused more rapid recovery of colony-forming cell numbers in the bone marrow than in control animals. Both the Deca-Durabolin-treated and control groups were given autologous bone marrow transplantation. Anabolic steroid effect on transplanted bone marrow colony-forming cells may explain the increased rate of leukopoietic regeneration in anabolic steroid-treated animals as compared to controls

Biochemical Benefits, Diagnosis, and Clinical Risks Evaluation of Kratom

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Fluyau, Dimy; Revadigar, Neelambika

2017-01-01

Background Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree with a long history of traditional use in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. Kratom is also known as Thom, Thang, and Biak. Its leaves and the teas brewed from them have long been used by people in that region to manage pain and opioid withdrawal and to stave off fatigue. Kratom is actually consumed throughout the world for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute (in form of tea, chewed, smoked, or ingested in capsules). ...

Sensitization and cross-reactions patterns in Danish Compositae-allergic patients

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Paulsen, E; Andersen, Klaus Ejner; Hausen, B M

2001-01-01

), elecampane (Inula helenium), large yellow ox-eye (Telekia speciosa) and cosmea (Cosmos) were additional important allergenic plants. The 3 last mentioned were picked up by SL mix. Most of the lettuce-sensitized persons were CM-positive. 19% of the occupationally sensitized group were negative to both SL...... and CM, making very aimed patch testing necessary, notably when suspecting rare sensitizers such as Gerbera and star of the veldt (Osteospermum). The significance of the weeds dandelion, dog fennel and ox-eye daisy as sensitizers is not clarified, but they are probably less important than cultivated...

THE USE OF Orbignya speciosa FLOUR IN PLYWOOD ADHESIVE MIX

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Vanessa Coelho Almeida

2014-03-01

Full Text Available http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/1980509813340The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of babaçu flour on urea-formaldehyde adhesive properties and compare it to the adhesives produced with wheat flour, which is the extender usually used for plywood production. An amount of 0, 10, 20 and 30 parts of extender per weight of the adhesive were added. Ammonium sulfate was used as catalyst, in the proportion of 1.5% on dry weight of solid content. The following properties of the adhesive were determined: viscosity, nonvolatile content, gel time, working life and pH. The babaçu flour presented similar properties to wheat flour. Both, in general, although contributed to the increase of the adhesives viscosity, reduced its reactivity, as increased pH value, gel time and working life.

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Puchal i Mas, Francesc

1992-01-01

La importancia de los aditivos alimentarios en producción animal, tanto por sus efectos estimulantes en la productividad de los animales, como por sus posibles efectos concomitantes, de tipo patológico, ya en los propios animales ya en el hombre, consumidor de sus productos, ha suscitado una considerable polémica en el mundo entero. La importancia de algunos de sus efectos secundarios, en el caso de determinados aditivos, así como la extrema sensibilidad del consumidor, ha determinado que el ...

Allometria da palmeira babaçu em um agroecossistema de derruba-e-queima na periferia este da Amazônia

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Gehring,Christoph; Zelarayán,Marcelo Luís C.; Almeida,Rosângela B.; Moraes,Flávio Henrique R.

2011-01-01

A palmeira babaçu (Attalea speciosa C.Martius, Arecaceae) tem grande importância socioeconômica e ecológica em grande parte da área tropical brasileira, especialmente em áreas degradadas por queimadas freqüentes na Amazônia. No entanto, ainda pouco se sabe sobre as características ecológicas desta espécie-chave. Este estudo investiga a alometria do babaçu com o objetivo de estabelecer uma metodologia eficiente na estimativa da biomassa aérea de palmeiras juvenis e adultas e para um melhor ent...

Forests in catchment areas with special reference to the MUDA and Ahning dams: their roles in biodiversity conservation

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Mashhor Mansor

2002-01-01

During the field surveys conducted at the Muda and Ahning catchment areas, several rare and endemic plant species were recorded. The presence of relatively high population of Lagerstroemia speciosa in Muda is one of the conspicuous features of the forest in this catchment area. Unlike the Muda lake, a blue green algal bloom Oscillatoria kawamurde was observed at some parts of the Ahning lake particularly at the water surface. These catchment areas not only act as a buffer zone in the overall forest hydrological cycle but also play important roles in protecting and harbouring various species of plants and animals. (Author)

Nutrigenética de la respuesta lipídica, inflamatoria y del metabolismo de la glucosa en pacientes con síndrome metabólico

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Gómez Delgado, Francisco

2014-01-01

Introducción: El síndrome metabólico es una enfermedad heterogénea, caracterizada por un bajo grado de inflamación crónica en el que permanecen inciertos los mecanismos responsables de la variabilidad individual en la expresión de sus manifestaciones y en la respuesta que se obtiene tras la intervención dietética. Nuestra hipótesis es que las variaciones en determinados genes candidatos podrían interaccionar con determinados modelos de alimentación modificando la respuesta s...

Composición fisicoquímica de la semilla y del aceite de la semilla del Canime (Copaifera officinalis L) Physicochemical composition of the seed and oil of Canime seed (Copaifera officinalis L)

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Jennifer J Lafont; Manuel S Páez; Edineldo Lans

2011-01-01

Se han determinado las características morfológicas, composición proximal y cantidad de minerales presentes en la semilla de canime (Copaifera officinalis L) y de su aceite. También se han determinado algunas características fisicoquímicas y el perfil de ácidos grasos, no reportados aún en la literatura. Las semillas fueron trituradas el aceite fue obtenido por extracción soxhlet con diferentes solventes para encontrar el de mejor rendimiento. Se analizó: índice de yodo, acidez, puntos de flu...

Estudios experimentales de los efectos mecánicos sobre la biología del cartílago de crecimiento

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Arriola, Forriol, F. F.

1998-01-01

El cartílago de crecimiento es la estructura encargada del crecimiento en longitud de los huesos largos. En el hombre los diferentes cartílagos de crecimiento cumplen su función durante un tiempo determinado hasta desaparecer. Cada cartílago de crecimiento tiene una velocidad de crecimiento y un tiempo de evolución determinado por factores que nos resultan desconocidos si bien se sabe que son tanto sistémicos como mecánicos. En este trabajo se presenta una revisión de trabajos experimental...

Actividades secretas en noches sombrías: memorias del universo de los muchachos que alquilan su cuerpo

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Farias, Francisco Ramos de

2013-01-01

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-1384.2013v10n1p344Este estudo destina-se a explicar as relações entre dois tipos de atividades sexuais, caracterizadas pela ação de um homem em determinados lugares para oferecer e prestar serviços sexuais, dispondo do corpo para aluguel temporário, identificado como proprietário, e a de outro que frequenta esses lugares em buscas desses serviços, identificado como inquilino. Ambos celebram um contrato determinado pelo proprietário, restando ao inquilino aceitá-...

RELATIVE TRACE MINERAL BIOAVAILABILITY

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Rchard D. Miles; Peter R. Henry

2006-01-01

Para determinar a eficiência de utilização de elementos minerais dietéticos, deve-se conhecer a biodisponibilidade relativa de cada elemento de um determinado ingrediente ou de uma ração completa. Análises químicas da dieta ou de um determinado ingrediente não indicam a efetividade biológica de um nutriente. Existem muitos fatores que influenciam a biodisponibilidade dos minerais, especialmente dos minerais-traço, tais como: nível de consumo do mineral, forma química, digestibilidade da dieta...

FUNCIONES DE VULNERABILIDAD Y MATRICES DE PROBABILIDAD DE DAÑO SÍSMICO PARA EDIFICACIONES DE MAMPOSTERÍA UTILIZANDO TÉCNICAS DE SIMULACIÓN

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ESPERANZA MALDONADO RONDÓN

2008-01-01

Full Text Available En este trabajo se presenta una metodología para definir el daño producido por un sismo de determinado nivel en edificaciones de mampostería por medio de la generación de funciones de vulnerabilidad simuladas. La metodología propuesta consiste en utilizar un índice de vulnerabilidad y relacionarlo con un índice de daño en función de un evento sísmico determinado. El modelo de índice de vulnerabilidad correspondió al definido por Maldonado et al. 2007 en una investigación anterior, y el índice de daño fue determinado mediante una relación demanda-capacidad evaluando los esfuerzos mediante el modelo de Abrams. La construcción de las funciones requirió contar con una muestra amplia de edificaciones, para lo cual se utilizaron técnicas de simulación que permitieron disponer de 6000 edificios hipotéticos. A cada uno de los edificios hipotéticos se le calculó su índice de vulnerabilidad y su índice de daño para diferentes aceleraciones máximas desde, 0,05g a 0,25g, y con ellos se construyeron las funciones de vulnerabilidad y matrices de probabilidad de daño sísmico para cada uno de estos valores de aceleración. De esta forma, las funciones y matrices de probabilidad de daño permiten conocer el daño que pueden alcanzar las edificaciones de mampostería para un evento de un determinado valor de aceleración máxima en función de un estimativo de su vulnerabilidad. Las funciones definidas en este estudio fueron utilizadas en la evaluación de los daños producidos por un sismo de determinado nivel en las edificaciones de una parte de la población del área metropolitana de Bucaramanga, en el municipio de Floridablanca.

Métodos de extração de sementes de mangaba visando à qualidade fisiológica Different extraction methods aiming mangaba seeds quality

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Daniella Inácio Barros

2006-04-01

Full Text Available A mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes tem a via sexuada como principal forma de propagação. São escassas as pesquisas referentes à extração de suas sementes; entretanto, a viabilidade e o vigor dependem diretamente do método empregado. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade fisiológica de sementes de mangaba extraídas sobre três métodos, sendo um manual (peneira e outros dois mecânicos (despolpadeira e batedeira. Em seguida, as sementes foram submetidas aos testes de umidade, germinação, condutividade elétrica, primeira contagem, emergência de plântulas em areia e massa seca de plântulas. A extração manual proporcionou sementes com maior qualidade fisiológica, e entre os métodos mecânicos, a batedeira resultou em sementes mais viáveis e vigorosas, enquanto a despolpadeira provocou danos agudos.Mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomes has the sexual way as the main propagation form. Researches regarding the extraction of its seeds are scarce; however, viability and vigor depend directly on the applied method. The present work had as objective to evaluate physiologic quality of extracted mangaba seeds on three methods, in which one is manual (drizzles and the other two are mechanical (content removing device and mixer, further the mentioned seeds were submitted to humidity, germination, electric conductivity, first count, seedling emergence and seedlings dry mass tests. Manual extraction provided seeds with a larger physiologic quality and, among mechanical methods; the mixer resulted in viable and vigorous seeds, while the content removing device caused sharp damages.

Avaliação da infestação de insetos-praga associados à batata (Solanum tuberosum L. sob efeito de nutrientes nitrogenados e potássicos e teores acumulados de aminoácidos livres nas cultivares Achat e Monalisa

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Edson Henrique de Azeredo

2002-01-01

Full Text Available Evaluation of insect-pest infestation associated to potato (Solanum tuberosum L. under effect of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers and the accumulated amount of free aminoacids in Achat and Monalisa cultivars. The objective of this work was to evaluate the occurence of insect-pests on potato plants influenced by dosages of nitrogen and potassium accumulated in plant organs. A total of 169 plants of the Achat and Monalisa cultivars were evaluated to determine the presence-absence of Diabrotica speciosa Germar, 1824 and Agrotis ipsilon Hüfnagel, 1767. The experiment was carried out and executed at the Universidade Federal Fluminense, and the delineation was complete randomized block design, with four replication and nine treatments, using three fertilization level (0; 75 and 150 Kg/ha with N-urea + KCl. The aminoacid levels were adjusted by the Leucine standard-curve (µg/l, using the Ninhydrin method, at 570 nm. The results showed that the tubercles of Monalisa accumulated high free aminoacid levels with 7,95% in the treatment N1K2 and 7,75% in the N2K1.These treatments, induced the infestation by D. speciosa larvae in 27,03%, when the aminoacid level was 2,01 ± 0,58% (X ± EP, with probability of 0,0196

Aprendizaje mediante contenidos no determinados en la enseñanza del proyectar arquitectónico

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Katerina Psegiannaki

2015-12-01

Full Text Available La enseñanza del proyectar constituye el núcleo de la educación arquitectónica y es atravesada por múltiples puntos de vista, matices, exigencias, experimentaciones e influencias. Por ello es bastante difícil precisar sus contenidos ya que se desarrollan en diferentes niveles no siempre muy fáciles de explicitar de forma precisa. El artículo, cuya orientación es principalmente teórica (aunque también el resultado de experimentos didácticos, examina aquellos contenidos de la enseñanza del proyectar que por su naturaleza versátil y no determinada constituyen un laboratorio de experimentos que ayuda al enriquecimiento del aprendizaje y práctica arquitectónicos. Estos contenidos forman parte del propio acto de proyectar y tienen varios objetivos pedagógicos, como evitar la parálisis ante el papel en blanco, despertar el interés del discente acerca del proyectar, insertar la crítica sin forzarla cuestionando lo previamente conocido, fomentar la creatividad, invitar a los discentes a experimentar con procesos diferentes, activar su imaginación y, en general, introducirles en “el hacer”.

Teores de nutrientes minerais e metais pesados em açúcar mascavo produzido por diferentes sistemas orgânicos e convencionais

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Paulo Dirceu Luchini

2014-01-01

Quantificou-se os teores de Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Pb e Cd em açúcar mascavo oriundo de canas produzidas por diferentes formas de cultivo de sistemas orgânicos e convencionais. Os metais Pb e Cd foram determinados por espectrometria de absorção atômica com atomização eletrotérmica em forno de grafite (GFAA) e os metais Cu, Zn, Mn e Fe foram determinados por espectrometria de absorção atômica com chama (FAAS). Os teores de Cu, Zn, Mn e Fe foram detectados apenas em valores abaixo do limite recomendad...

Caracterización estructural por adsorción y difracción de rayos X de monolitos de carbón activado a partir de cáscara de coco y cuesco de palma africana

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Vargas Delgadillo, Diana; Giraldo-Gutiérrez, Liliana; Moreno-Piraján, Juan

2009-01-01

Se prepararon monolitos de carbón activado tipo disco utilizando como precursores por separado cáscara de coco y cuesco de palma africana mediante la activación química con ácido fosfórico, utilizando diferentes concentraciones, sin el uso de ningún aglomerante. Se presentan el rendimiento del proceso, así como los parámetros estructurales determinados por adsorción de N2 a 77 K y CO2 a 273 K, y se comparan con algunos parámetros cristalográficos determinados por difracción de rayos X. Se obt...

Antarctic urchin Ctenocidaris speciosa spines: lessons from the deep

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Catarino, A.I.; Guibourt, V.; Moureaux, C.; De Ridder, C.; Compère, P.; Dubois, P.

2013-01-01

Ocean acidification is leading to changes in the oceanic carbonate system. As a result, calcium carbonate saturation horizon is shallowing, especially at high latitudes. Biogenic high magnesium-calcites could be particularly vulnerable, since their solubility is either similar or greater than that of aragonite. Cidaroid urchins have magnesium-calcite spines covered by a polycrystalline cortex which becomes exposed to seawater when mature (not covered by an epidermis). However, deep species li...

Biochemical Benefits, Diagnosis, and Clinical Risks Evaluation of Kratom

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Dimy Fluyau

2017-04-01

Full Text Available BackgroundKratom (Mitragyna speciosa is a tropical tree with a long history of traditional use in parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. Kratom is also known as Thom, Thang, and Biak. Its leaves and the teas brewed from them have long been used by people in that region to manage pain and opioid withdrawal and to stave off fatigue. Kratom is actually consumed throughout the world for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute (in form of tea, chewed, smoked, or ingested in capsules. Some case reports have associated kratom exposure with psychosis, seizures, intrahepatic cholestasis, other medical conditions, and deaths. The clinical manifestations of kratom effects are not well defined and the clinical studies are limited. Data research suggest that both stimulant and sedative dose-dependent effects do exist, in addition to antinociceptive, antidepressant activity, anxiolytic-like effects, and anorectic effects, but a growing concern for the drug’s effects and safety of use has resulted in national and international attention primarily due to an increase in hospital visits and deaths in several countries that are believed to have been caused by extracts of the plant. There is a dearth of double blind controlled studies. In this study, we aim to use existing literature to clarify both benefits and risks of kratom as well as its diagnosis evaluation as kratom misuse is an emerging trend in the Western world.MethodsLiterature review using databases such as Embase, Medline, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Mendeley from 2007 to 2017 were evaluated by all authors to analyze current state on benefits, risks, and diagnosis evaluation of kratom (M. speciosa.ResultsData analysis suggested that kratom possesses some benefits such as stimulant and sedative effects as wells as antinociceptive effects. It seems to inhibit pro-inflammatory mediator release and vascular permeability and can enhance immunity. In addition, it may be an antidepressant and

Composição química e aminoacídica e coeficientes de digestibilidade verdadeira dos aminoácidos de farinhas de penas e sangue determinados em galos cecectomizados Chemical and amino acid composition and true digestibility coefficients of amino acids of feather and blood meals, determined in cecectomized cocks

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Cinthia Eyng

2012-01-01

Full Text Available Foram determinados a composição química e aminoacídica e os coeficientes de digestibilidade verdadeira dos aminoácidos (CDVaa de farinhas de penas e sangue para aves obtidas de diferentes fornecedores. Utilizaram-se 30 galos cecectomizados distribuídos em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado, com quatro farinhas de penas e sangue (farinhas 1, 2, 3 e 4 e um tratamento no qual as aves permaneceram em jejum, seis repetições sendo a unidade experimental composta por um galo. As variações na composição química das farinhas de penas e sangue podem estar relacionadas à falta de padronização no processamento a que são submetidas. Os coeficientes médios de digestibilidade verdadeira dos aminoácidos essenciais e não-essenciais para as farinhas de penas 1, 2, 3 e 4 são, respectivamente, 75,14 e 68,41; 73,34 e 67,17; 78,99 e 75,41; 78,55 e 73,40%.Chemical and amino acid composition and true digestibility coefficients of amino acids of feather and blood meals for birds from different suppliers were determined. Thirty cecectomized cocks were distributed in a completely randomized design, with 4 different feather and blood meals (meals 1, 2, 3 and 4 and one treatment in which the birds remained fasting, with six replications as the experimental unit composed of one rooster. The variations in the chemical composition of the feather and blood meals can be related to the lack of standardization in the processing to which they are submitted. Mean true digestibility coefficients of essential and non essential amino acid for feather and blood meals 1,2, 3 and 4 are 75.14 and 68.41; 73.34 and 67.17; 78.99 and 75.41; 78.55 and 73.40%, respectively.

Comparative embryology of eleven species of stony corals (Scleractinia.

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Nami Okubo

Full Text Available A comprehensive understanding of coral reproduction and development is needed because corals are threatened in many ways by human activity. Major threats include the loss of their photosynthetic symbionts (Symbiodinium caused by rising temperatures (bleaching, reduced ability to calcify caused by ocean acidification, increased storm severity associated with global climate change and an increase in predators caused by runoff from human agricultural activity. In spite of these threats, detailed descriptions of embryonic development are not available for many coral species. The current consensus is that there are two major groups of stony corals, the "complex" and the "robust". In this paper we describe the embryonic development of four "complex" species, Pseudosiderastrea tayamai, Galaxea fascicularis, Montipora hispida, and Pavona Decussata, and seven "robust" species, Oulastrea crispata, Platygyra contorta, Favites abdita, Echinophyllia aspera, Goniastrea favulus, Dipsastraea speciosa (previously Favia speciosa, and Phymastrea valenciennesi (previously Montastrea valenciennesi. Data from both histologically sectioned embryos and whole mounts are presented. One apparent difference between these two major groups is that before gastrulation the cells of the complex corals thus far described (mainly Acropora species spread and flatten to produce the so-called prawn chip, which lacks a blastocoel. Our present broad survey of robust and complex corals reveals that prawn chip formation is not a synapomorphy of complex corals, as Pavona Decussata does not form a prawn chip and has a well-developed blastocoel. Although prawn chip formation cannot be used to separate the two clades, none of the robust corals which we surveyed has such a stage. Many robust coral embryos pass through two periods of invagination, separated by a return to a spherical shape. However, only the second of these periods is associated with endoderm formation. We have therefore

EVALUATION OF SEEDLINGS EMERGENCE OF NATIVE FRUITS FROM “CERRADO” AVALIAÇÃO DA EMERGÊNCIA DE PLÂNTULAS DE ESPÉCIES FRUTÍFERAS NATIVAS DO CERRADO GOIANO

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Domingos Tiveron Filho

2007-09-01

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In order to obtain preliminary information about sexual propagation of some species of native from “cerrado”, this study was carried out in nursery conditions, at Escola de Agronomia da Universidade Federal de Goiás (Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, from October 1991 to February 1992. The species studied and their percentage of seedlings emergence obtained were: baru (Dypterix alota Vog.; Fabaceae 68%, cajuzinho-do-cerrado (Anacardium othonianum Rizz.; Anacardiaceae 38.67%; gabiroba herbácea (Campomanesia sp; Myrtaceae 95%; mama-cadela (Brosimum gaudichaudii Tréc.; Moraceae 71.25%; mangaba (Harconia speciosa Gomez; Apocynaceae 45%; marmelada-de-cachorro [Alibertia edulis (L. Rich. A. Rich.; Rubiaceae] 75.71%. The behaviour of these specie indicates the viability of sexual propagation.

Visando a obter informações preliminares sobre a propagação sexuada de algumas espécies frutíferas nativas do cerrado, realizou-se este estudo no período de outubro de 1991 a fevereiro de 1992, em condições de viveiro, na Escola de Agronomia da Universidade Federal de Goiás (Goiânia, GO. As espécies estudadas e as melhores porcentagens de emergência de plântulas que respectivamente apresentaram foram baru (Dypterix alata Vog.; Fabaceae 68%; cajuzinho-do-cerrado (Anacardium othonianum Rizz.; Anacardiaceae 38,67%; gabiroba herbácea (Campomanesia sp, Myrtaceae 95%; mama-cadela (Brosimum gaudichaudii Tréc, Moraceae 71,25%; mangaba (Harcornia speciosa Gomez; Apocynaceae 45%, marmelada-de-cachorro [Alibertia edulis (L. Rich. A. Rich.; Rubiaceae], 75,71%. O comportamento dessas espécies indica a viabilidade de sua propagação sexuada.

Comportamento de forrageamento de abelhas e outros insetos nas panículas da mangueira (Mangifera indica L. e produção de frutos = Forage behaviour of bees and other insects on mango flowers (Mangifera indica L. and fruit production

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Darclet Terezinha Malerbo-Souza

2009-07-01

Full Text Available O experimento foi conduzido com o objetivo de se estudar a frequência,constância, o tipo de coleta (néctar e/ou pólen e comportamento de forrageamento dos insetos visitantes às flores da mangueira (Mangifera indica L. e seu efeito na produção de frutos. A frequência e o tipo de coleta dos insetos nas flores foram obtidos durante os primeiros 10 min. em cada horário, das 7 às 18h, com três repetições em cada ano. O teste de polinização foi realizado, utilizando-se dois tratamentos: panículas cobertas para se impedir a visita dos insetos e panículas descobertas (controle nas quais foi permitida a visita dos insetos. Os insetos da ordem Diptera, a abelha Tetragonisca angustula e o coleóptero Diabrotica speciosa foram espécies constantes nas panículas da mangueira, e os dípteros foramos mais frequentes. A porcentagem de frutificação foi maior nas flores visitadas pelos insetos.This research was carried out to study the frequency and constancy of visitors on mango inflorescence (Mangifera indica L. as well ascollection type (nectar and pollen, its forage behaviour and these effects on fruit production. The frequency and collection type by insects on flowers were obtained in the first ten minutes of each hour between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with three replications in two years. The pollination test was performed with two treatments: overed flowers and uncovered flowers with free insect visits. Diptera order insects, stingless bees Tetragonisca angustula and Diabrotica speciosa were constant species on mango flowers, and Diptera insectswere the more frequent visitors. Fruition percentage was higher in flowers visited by insects.

Symbiodinium genotypic and environmental controls on lipids in reef building corals.

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Timothy F Cooper

Full Text Available BACKGROUND: Lipids in reef building corals can be divided into two classes; non-polar storage lipids, e.g. wax esters and triglycerides, and polar structural lipids, e.g. phospholipids and cholesterol. Differences among algal endosymbiont types are known to have important influences on processes including growth and the photobiology of scleractinian corals yet very little is known about the role of symbiont types on lipid energy reserves. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The ratio of storage lipid and structural lipid fractions of Scott Reef corals were determined by thin layer chromatography. The lipid fraction ratio varied with depth and depended on symbiont type harboured by two corals (Seriatopora hystrix and Pachyseris speciosa. S. hystrix colonies associated with Symbiodinium C1 or C1/C# at deep depths (>23 m had lower lipid fraction ratios (i.e. approximately equal parts of storage and structural lipids than those with Symbiodinium D1 in shallow depths (<23 m, which had higher lipid fraction ratios (i.e. approximately double amounts of storage relative to structural lipid. Further, there was a non-linear relationship between the lipid fraction ratio and depth for S. hystrix with a modal peak at ∼23 m coinciding with the same depth as the shift from clade D to C types. In contrast, the proportional relationship between the lipid fraction ratio and depth for P. speciosa, which exhibited high specificity for Symbiodinium C3 like across the depth gradient, was indicative of greater amounts of storage lipids contained in the deep colonies. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: This study has demonstrated that Symbiodinium exert significant controls over the quality of coral energy reserves over a large-scale depth gradient. We conclude that the competitive advantages and metabolic costs that arise from flexible associations with divergent symbiont types are offset by energetic trade-offs for the coral host.

Comportamento de forrageamento de abelhas e outros insetos nas panículas da mangueira (Mangifera indica L. e produção de frutos - DOI: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v31i3.6678 Forage behaviour of bees and other insects on mango flowers (Mangifera indica L. and fruit production - DOI: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v31i3.6678

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André Luis Halak

2009-09-01

Full Text Available O experimento foi conduzido com o objetivo de se estudar a frequência, constância, o tipo de coleta (néctar e/ou pólen e comportamento de forrageamento dos insetos visitantes às flores da mangueira (Mangifera indica L. e seu efeito na produção de frutos. A frequência e o tipo de coleta dos insetos nas flores foram obtidos durante os primeiros 10 min. em cada horário, das 7 às 18h, com três repetições em cada ano. O teste de polinização foi realizado, utilizando-se dois tratamentos: panículas cobertas para se impedir a visita dos insetos e panículas descobertas (controle nas quais foi permitida a visita dos insetos. Os insetos da ordem Diptera, a abelha Tetragonisca angustula e o coleóptero Diabrotica speciosa foram espécies constantes nas panículas da mangueira, e os dípteros foram os mais frequentes. A porcentagem de frutificação foi maior nas flores visitadas pelos insetos.This research was carried out to study the frequency and constancy of visitors on mango inflorescence (Mangifera indica L. as well as collection type (nectar and pollen, its forage behaviour and these effects on fruit production. The frequency and collection type by insects on flowers were obtained in the first ten minutes of each hour between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with three replications in two years. The pollination test was performed with two treatments: covered flowers and uncovered flowers with free insect visits. Diptera order insects, stingless bees Tetragonisca angustula and Diabrotica speciosa were constant species on mango flowers, and Diptera insects were the more frequent visitors. Fruition percentage was higher in flowers visited by insects.

Tourism Demand Modelling and Forecasting: an overview

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Célia M.Q. Ramos

2014-12-01

Full Text Available A investigação da demanda turística de um país ou região é indispensável uma vez que o crescimento econômico e a demanda turística estão relacionados de forma positiva. Na análise da demanda turística, que deve ser iniciada pela identificação dos fatores e determinantes que explicam a preferência por um determinado destino, é necessário identificar a relação funcional, mais adequada, entre as variáveis independentes de forma a definir o modelo, mais representativo, para investigar sobre o que condiciona ou motiva a demanda por um determinado destino turístico enquanto possibilita a previsão da sua evolução. Deste modo, o presente artigo trata-se de uma análise de literatura existente e pretende contribuir para uma melhor compreensão da problemática associada ao processo de modelação e de previsão da demanda turística por um determinado destino.

Optimización de trayectorias de aviones para minimizar la molestia acústica modelizada mediante lógica borrosa

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X. Prats

2007-04-01

Full Text Available Resumen: El aumento sostenido del tráfico aéreo de las últimas décadas y el crecimiento de numerosas zonas urbanizadas alrededor de los aeropuertos hace que cada vez sea más importante tomar medidas para mitigar los ruidos generados por los aviones. Este trabajo presenta una estrategia para diseñar trayectorias de despegue o aterrizaje en un determinado aeropuerto y para un determinado modelo de aeronave utilizando la lógica borrosa y la optimización multicriterio. Palabras clave: control óptimo, optimización multiobjetivo, ruido, lógica borrosa, generación de trayectorias

Miospores from the Frasnian-Famennian Boundary deposits in Eastern Europe (the Pripyat Depression, Belarus and the Timan-Pechora Province, Russia) and comparison with Western Europe (Northern France).

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Obukhovskaya; Avkhimovitch; Streel; Loboziak

2000-11-01

A zonal subdivision of the Frasnian-Famennian transitional deposits in the Pripyat Depression and Timan-Pechora Province, based on a detailed palynological study, has been completed. The data obtained on miospores and conodonts from the Timan-Pechora Province enable a correlation to be made with the Standard Conodont Zonation. The lateral extent of the palynozones in Eastern Europe and the correlation with Western Europe are discussed. The following previously published new combinations are validated: Auroraspora speciosa (Naumova) Obukhovskaya, comb. nov., Corbulispora viminea (Nekriata) Obukhovskaya and Nekriata, comb. nov., Cristatisporites imperpetuus (Sennova) Obukhovskaya, comb. nov., Cymbosporites acanthaceus (Kedo) Obukhovskaya, comb. nov., Grandispora subsuta (Nazarenko) Obukhovskaya, comb. nov., and Verrucosisporites evlanensis (Naumova) Obukhovskaya, comb. nov.

Mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomez ice cream prepared with fat replacers and sugar substitutes Sorvete de mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomez preparado com substitutos de gordura e açúcar

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Grazielle Gebrim Santos

2012-09-01

Full Text Available The effect of replacing shortening and sugar on the physical and chemical properties of mangaba ice cream and its acceptability were evaluated. Ice cream formulations were tested with the following fat replacers: Selecta Light, Litesse, and Dairy Lo and the following sugar substitutes: Lactitol and Splenda. All formulations were subjected to physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses and evaluated by acceptability tests. In the sensory analysis, it was observed a larger acceptance of the formulations containing Selecta Light (SL and the combination of Litesse, Lactiol, and Splenda (LLS. The largest reduction in total energetic value (50% was observed in the formulation LLS. The use of fat and/or sugar substitutes caused a reduction in the air incorporation (overrun and affected viscosity. The highest melting speed was observed in the formulation with Dairy-Lo, Lactitol, and Splenda. All formulations showed good levels of global acceptability and appearance. The substitution of shortening for fat replacers caused a reduction in air incorporation and changes in ice-cream viscosity. The low-fat mangaba ice-cream elaborated with Selecta Light was the best formulation in terms of viscosity and air incorporation when compared with the control. It also showed a good level of acceptability and low fat content.O efeito da substituição de gordura vegetal hidrogenada e sacarose nas propriedades físicas, químicas e aceitabilidade de sorvete com mangaba foi avaliado. As formulações de sorvete foram testadas com os substitutos de gordura: Selecta Light, Litesse e Dairy-Lo e os substitutos de sacarose: Lactitol e Splenda. As formulações foram submetidas às análises físicas, químicas, microbiológicas e teste de aceitação. Verificou-se no teste sensorial uma maior aceitação das formulações elaboradas com Selecta Light (SL e combinação de Litesse, Lactitol e Splenda (LLS. A maior redução do valor energético (50% foi observada na formulação LLS. A substituição de gordura, açúcar ou ambos promoveu a redução da incorporação de ar e afetou a viscosidade dos sorvetes elaborados. A maior velocidade de derretimento ocorreu na formulação com a combinação Dairy-Lo, Lactitol e Sucralose. Todas as formulações tiveram bom nível de aceitação global e aparência. A substituição da gordura vegetal hidrogenada por substitutos de gordura promoveu uma redução da incorporação de ar e alterações da viscosidade dos sorvetes. Sorvete com mangaba, de reduzido valor energético, elaborado com Selecta Light teve o melhor desempenho quanto à viscosidade e incorporação de ar, em comparação ao controle, bom nível de aceitação e baixo teor de gordura.

Comparação de valores de energia metabolizável de alimentos determinados com frangos de corte e com codornas visando à formulação de dietas para codornas japonesas Comparison of metabolizable energy values of food determined with broilers and quails aiming at formulation of diets for Japanese quails

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Marcelle Santana de Araujo

2011-02-01

Full Text Available Foram utilizadas 648 codornas japonesas com produção de ovos de 91,1% distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso com nove repetições e oito aves por unidade experimental. As dietas foram avaliadas em arranjo fatorial 3 × 3 (alimento × formulação, por meio de medidas de desempenho das aves e de qualidade dos ovos. A interação entre alimento alternativo e formulação influenciou o consumo de ração; as demais variáveis (desempenho e características internas e externas dos ovos não foram influenciadas pelos alimentos alternativos avaliados. O ganho de peso, a taxa de postura, o peso médio de ovo, a massa de ovo, a conversão alimentar por massa e a porcentagem de casca variaram de acordo com a formulação. Os valores de energia metabolizável aparente corrigida do milho, do sorgo, do farelo de soja e das farinhas de vísceras de aves, de carne e ossos e de peixe determinados em frangos de corte e em galinhas poedeiras não são apropriados para formulação de dietas para codornas japonesas.It was used 648 Japanese quails with 91.1% of egg production in a completely randomized experiment design with nine replicates and eight birds per experimental unit. The diets were evaluated in a 3 × 3 factorial scheme (food × feed formulation through bird performance measures and egg quality. The interaction among alternative food and formulation influenced feed intake. Both performance and internal and external egg traits were not affected by food alternative. Weight gain, laying rate, egg average weight, egg mass, feed conversion per mass and shell percentage varied according to the formulation. Values of corrected apparent metabolizable energy of corn, sorghum, soybean meal and poultry by product meal, meat and fish bones determined in broilers and laying hens are not suitable for formulation of diets for Japanese quails.

Planificación de Maquinaria Agrícola

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Alvarez Cardona Alberto

1979-06-01

Full Text Available Se entiende por planificación agrícola el conjunto de técnicas que permiten ver con anticipación suficiente la cantidad de maquinaria, tanto fuentes de potencia como implementos que serán requeridos para realizar un trabajo específico en un tiempo determinado; ó la cantidad de trabajo específico que podrá realizar un equipo con características ya definidas a través de un tiempo determinado; se analizan también bajo este concepto de planificación aquellos sistemas que permiten evaluar, controlar y ajustar la planificación propuesta a las circunstancias reales una vez iniciada ésta.

Inventory and mapping of red-listed vascular flora in Hernani municipality (Gipuzkoa, Basque Country.

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SANZ-AZKUE, I., DÍEZ-LÓPEZ, J., OLARIAGA-IBARGUREN, I.

2013-01-01

Full Text Available A total of 119 new chorological reports are given for 7 red-listed species, namely, Dryopteris aemula, Hymenophyllum tunbrigense, Prunus lusitanica, Soldanella villosa, Stegnogramma pozoi, Vandenboschia speciosa, and Veratrum album. Comments on their ecology and local distribution maps are provided. The number of subpopulations of S. villosa (52 and T. speciosum (38 found is remarkable. In several streams, the gametophyte phase of T. speciosum, rarely reported in the Iberian Peninsula, exceeds the sporophyte generation in number of individuals, which probably has important conservation and genetic diversity implications. It is proposed that the Urumea Site of Communitary Interest be extended to cover the streams that discharge into it, or alternatively, threatened plant microreserves be established at the Apaizeta, Azketa and Kartola streams.

First records of Chrysomelidae (Insecta, Coleoptera on blueberries in Argentina: new associations between native chrysomelids and an exotic crop Primeros registros de Chrysomelidae (Insecta, Coleoptera sobre arándanos en Argentina: nuevas asociaciones entre crisomélidos nativos y un cultivo exótico

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Nora Cabrera

2012-06-01

Full Text Available The blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum L. (Ericaceae, is a shrub native to the northern Hemisphere introduced in Argentina, where it occupies small cultivated areas mainly in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Tucumán. At present, little is known about insects associated with this crop in Argentina. The aim of this study was to identify the species of Chrysomelidae present in blueberry crops in different regions of Argentina, and to present new chrysomelids-blueberry associations. Identification diagnosis, geographical distribution, association with other plants and aspects of their biology is given for each species. Seven species of crop-damaging Chrysomelidae were recorded in blueberry crops of Buenos Aires and Entre Rios. They belong to the subfamilies Galerucinae: Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, Disonychodes exclamationis (Boheman, Caeporis stigmula Germar, and Cacoscelis melanoptera Germar; Eumolpinae: Percolaspis varia (Lefèvre, and Spintherophyta semiaurata (Klug; and Cryptocephalinae: Lexiphanes coenobita Suffrian.El arándano, Vaccinium corymbosum L. (Ericaceae, es un arbusto nativo del hemisferio Norte, que fue introducido en la Argentina donde ocupa pequeñas áreas cultivadas, principalmente en las provincias de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos y Tucumán. Hasta la actualidad, se conoce poco sobre los insectos asociados con este cultivo. El objetivo de este trabajo es relevar las especies de crisomélidos presentes en los cultivos de arándano de diferentes regiones, y aportar nuevas asociaciones crisomélidos-arándano para la Argentina. Para cada especie registrada, se brinda la diagnosis para su reconocimiento, su distribución geográfica, la asociación con otras plantas y algunos aspectos de su biología. Se registraron siete especies de Chrysomelidae que utilizan el arándano como recurso alimenticio en las provincias de Buenos Aires y Entre Ríos: subfamilia Galerucinae: Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, Disonychodes

Seed dormancy and germination vary within and among species of milkweeds

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Kaye, Thomas N; Sandlin, Isaac J; Bahm, Matt A

2018-01-01

Abstract Pollinators in general and monarch butterflies in particular are in decline due to habitat loss. Efforts to restore habitats for insects that rely on specific plant groups as larvae or adults depend on the ability of practitioners to grow and produce these plants. Monarch larvae feed exclusively on milkweed species, primarily in the genus Asclepias, making propagation and restoration of these plants crucial for habitat restoration. Seed germination protocols for milkweeds are not well established, in part due to the large number of milkweed species and conflicting reports of seed dormancy in the genus. We tested for seed dormancy and the optimum period of cold stratification in 15 populations of A. speciosa and 1–2 populations of five additional species, including A. asperula, A. fascicularis, A. subulata, A. subverticillata and A. syriaca. We exposed seeds to cold (5 °C) moist conditions for 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks and then moved them to 15 °C/25 °C alternating temperatures. In A. speciosa, dormancy was detected in eight populations, and this dormancy was broken by 2–4 weeks of cold stratification. The remaining seven populations showed no dormancy. Seed dormancy was also detected in two populations of A. fascicularis (broken by 4–6 weeks of cold stratification) and a single population of A. syriaca (broken by 2 weeks of cold stratification). No dormancy was detected in A. asperula, A. subulata or A. subverticillata. Seed dormancy appears to be widespread in the genus (confirmed in 15 species) but can vary between populations even within the same species. Variation in seed dormancy and cold stratification requirements within and among Asclepias species suggests local adaptation and maternal environments may drive seedling ecology, and that growers should watch for low germination and use cold stratification as needed to maximize seed germination and retain genetic variability in restored populations. PMID:29593856

Evaluation Of Batu Bumbun Sanctuary Ecosystem And Management Strategy Affected By Climate Change In Mahakam Watershed Kutai Kartanegara Indonesia

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Lariman

2015-08-01

Full Text Available Batu Bumbun Sanctuary Middle Mahakam Lake is very important for the fishermen community and Mahakam Irrawaddy Dolphin life concerned to its function as the source of fish and as the feeding ground of Irrawaddy Dolphin Orcaella brevirostris. The changes in the forest function and the climate such as rainfall and water surfaces are predicted to have caused suppression in the ecosystem of Batu Bumbun Sanctuary. The aim of this study is to evaluate the current ecosystem changes of Batu Bumbun Sanctuary and suggest a suitable management strategy as a way to conserve its function. The research was conducted during the dry season April June and rainy season November December 2014 by using survey methods. The measured parameters were including water quality DO pH temperature TSS TDS alkalinity and clarity vegetation composition rainfall water surface elevation and sediment. The data of fish community were analysed by using Shanon-Wiener index. The result showed that 1 The current condition of Batu Bumbun biophysical ecosystem has been experiencing a heavy degradation showed by a high fluctuation of the water surface in two extreme seasons such as the flood in rainy seasons and silt up in the dry season. 2 The vegetation composition in the riverbanks was composed of five species including Bungur Lagerstroemia speciosa Rambai Punai Chaetocarpus Castano carpus Kendikara Dillenia excelsa Kademba Mytragina speciosa and Rengas Gluta renghas. The dominant tree species was Putat Barringtonia asiatica and Perupuk Lophopetalum javanicum. 3 Batu Bumbun Sanctuary has been experiencing a heavy siltation caused by silt material that piles up the weeds during the rainy season. Since 1985 Batu Bumbun was predicted to have rates of silting around 8 cmyear. From those result it can be concluded that Batu Bumbun has been experiencing a heavy degradation showed by a high fluctuation of water surface vegetation composition and heavy siltation. Then the most suitable

Methane mitigation potential of phyto-sources from Northeast India and their effect on rumen fermentation characteristics and protozoa in vitro

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Luna Baruah

2018-06-01

Full Text Available Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the anti-methanogenic potential of phyto-sources from Northeast region of the country and assess the effect on rumen fermentation characteristics and protozoa for their likely inclusion in animal diet to reduce methane emission. Materials and Methods: Twenty phyto-sources were collected from Northeast state, Assam, during March to April 2014. Phyto-sources were analyzed for their tannin content followed by screening for methane mitigation potential using in vitro system. The effect of tannin on methane production and other fermentation parameters was confirmed by attenuating the effect of tannin with polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000 addition. About 200 mg dried phyto-source samples were incubated for 24 h in vitro, and volume of gas produced was recorded. The gas sample was analyzed on gas chromatograph for the proportion of methane in the sample. The effect of phyto-sources on rumen fermentation characteristics and protozoal population was determined using standard methodologies. Results: Results from studies demonstrated that Litchi chinensis, Melastoma malabathricum, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Terminalia chebula, and Syzygium cumini produced comparatively less methane, while Christella parasitica, Leucas linifolia, Citrus grandis, and Aquilaria malaccensis produced relatively more methane during in vitro incubation. An increase (p<0.05 in gas and methane production from the phyto-sources was observed when incubated with PEG-6000. Entodinimorphs were prominent ciliates irrespective of the phyto-sources, while holotrichs represented only small fraction of protozoa. An increase (p<0.05 in total protozoa, entodinimorphs, and holotrichs was noted when PEG-6000 added to the basal substrate. Our study confirmed variable impact of phyto-sources on total volatile fatty acid production and ammonia-N. Conclusion: It may be concluded that L. chinensis, M. malabathricum, L. speciosa, S. cumini, and T. chebula are having

Homosexualidad y Trabajo Social. Herramientas para la reflexión e intervención profesional

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Inés Valbuena Vanegas

2012-08-01

Dicha aproximación intenta avanzar hacia nuevas perspectivas mentales y vitales más auténticas, que reclaman un ejercicio de revisión sobre determinados conceptos, ideas, valores, estereotipos, prejuicios, etc.

New contributions to the knowledge of the alien flora in Baix Llobregat county (Catalonia, Spain

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H. Álvarez

2016-08-01

Full Text Available We provide new records of 17 exotic plants in the Baix Llobregat region observed between the years 2011 and 2014. Two species are the first records for Europe: Acacia rostellifera Benth. and Trichloris crinita (Lag. Parodi; two are new plants for the Iberian Peninsula: Bouteloua dactyloides (Nutt. Columbus and Nassella tenuissima (Trin. Barkworth; three are recorded by their first time in Catalonia: Atriplex semibaccata R. Br., Oenothera speciosa Nutt. and Verbena incompta P. W. Michael; five correspond to first records in Baix Llobregat: Parkinsonia aculeata L., Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth., Physalis peruviana L., Salpichroa origanifolia (Lam. Baill. and Verbena brasiliensis Vell. The remaining species are very rare in the studied area: Abutilon grandifolium (Willd. Sweet, Asperugo procumbens L., Eclipta prostrata (L. L. and Oenothera indecora Cambess.

Assessment of air pollution stress on some commonly grown tree species in industrial zone of Durgapur, West Bengal, India.

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Nayek, S; Satpati, S; Gupta, S; Saha, R N; Datta, J K

2011-01-01

The present study deals with the biochemical responses of some selected tree species with respect to increased air pollution in Durgapur industrial city in India. Areas in vicinity to industries possess very high concentrations of suspended particulate matter (571 microg/m3), SOx (132 microg/m3) and NOx (97 microg/m3) which shows significant correlations (p Albizia lebbeck (7.71 +/- 0.012) were found to be more tolerant with higher Air Pollution Toblerance Index (APTI) and Tectona grandis (6.13 +/- 0.276), Lagerstroemia speciosa (7.075 +/- 0.18) and Delonix regia (6.87 +/- 0.079) were sensitive with lower APTI values. Therefore, plant species with higher APTI value, being more resistant, can be used as pollutant absorbent to reduce the pollution level and are suitable for plantations in industrial areas.

Mangaba (Hancornia speciosa Gomez ice cream prepared with fat replacers and sugar substitutes

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Grazielle Gebrim Santos

2012-09-01

Full Text Available The effect of replacing shortening and sugar on the physical and chemical properties of mangaba ice cream and its acceptability were evaluated. Ice cream formulations were tested with the following fat replacers: Selecta Light, Litesse, and Dairy Lo and the following sugar substitutes: Lactitol and Splenda. All formulations were subjected to physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses and evaluated by acceptability tests. In the sensory analysis, it was observed a larger acceptance of the formulations containing Selecta Light (SL and the combination of Litesse, Lactiol, and Splenda (LLS. The largest reduction in total energetic value (50% was observed in the formulation LLS. The use of fat and/or sugar substitutes caused a reduction in the air incorporation (overrun and affected viscosity. The highest melting speed was observed in the formulation with Dairy-Lo, Lactitol, and Splenda. All formulations showed good levels of global acceptability and appearance. The substitution of shortening for fat replacers caused a reduction in air incorporation and changes in ice-cream viscosity. The low-fat mangaba ice-cream elaborated with Selecta Light was the best formulation in terms of viscosity and air incorporation when compared with the control. It also showed a good level of acceptability and low fat content.

GENETIC DIVERSITY ANALYSIS OF MANGABA (Hancornia speciosa Gomes, AN EXOTIC BRAZILIAN TROPICAL SPECIES

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Ana Veruska Cruz da Silva

2012-05-01

Full Text Available Twenty genotypes from natural population of mangaba located in Itaporanga D’Ajuda (Sergipe state - Brazil were subjected to analysis using RAPD markers. Polymorphism, genetic diversity and structure parameters were determined to characterize the differences between plants. 60 DNA fragments were generated by 10 primers, 85% of which were polymorphic. Results show a quantitative genetic diversity value of 0.35 and a Shannon index of 0.46 in the population. The similarity among the specimens according to Jaccard’s coefficient ranged from 0.36 to 0.87. Using cluster analysis it was possible to indentify five groups. Three individuals also stand out since they presented significant divergence from the groups. The PCoA formed four groups, with three of the groups isolated from the others. This investigation showed that genetic diversity was relatively large among these individuals. In addition, the results demonstrated that RAPD markers are a useful tool for evaluating the genetic diversity and relationships among mangaba.

Beneficial Insect Attraction to Milkweeds (Asclepias speciosa, Asclepias fascicularis) in Washington State, USA

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David G. James; Lorraine Seymour; Gerry Lauby; Katie Buckley

2016-01-01

Native plant and beneficial insect associations are relatively unstudied yet are important in native habitat restoration programs for improving and sustaining conservation biological control of arthropod pests in agricultural crops. Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are currently the focus of restoration programs in the USA aimed at reversing a decline in populations of the milkweed-dependent monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus); however, little is known of the benefits of these plants to other bene...

Medición de circunferencias en el fleboedema

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2010-01-01

La medición de circunferencias en diferentes puntos de referencia y en ambos miembros inferiores, permite advertir edemas de poco volumen. Además, permite valorar el efecto de la aplicación de determinados tratamientos.

Aminoácidos digestíveis verdadeiros de alguns alimentos protéicos determinados em galos cecotomizados e por equações de predição True digestible amino acids of some protein feedstuffs determined with cecectomized cockerels and by prediction equations

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Paulo Roberto Ost

2007-12-01

Full Text Available Foram determinados os coeficientes de digestibilidade e os valores de aminoácidos digestíveis verdadeiros da soja integral tostada, soja integral micronizada e de cinco amostras de farelos de soja. Utilizou-se o método de alimentação forçada, com galos adultos cecotomizados. Foram utilizados 24 galos Leghorn adultos, com peso médio de 2348 ± 165 g. Cada alimento foi fornecido a seis galos, sendo o galo a unidade experimental, em duas repetições no tempo. Os animais foram forçados a ingerir 30 g do alimento-teste, seguidos de um período de 48 horas de coleta, após a alimentação forçada. Seis galos foram mantidos em jejum para determinação das perdas endógenas e metabólicas. Os valores de aminoácidos totais foram aproximadamente 10% inferiores àqueles apresentados pela literatura e os coeficientes de digestibilidade verdadeira dos aminoácidos essenciais e não-essenciais, de 91,3 e 90,6%, respectivamente. Entre os aminoácidos essenciais dos farelos de soja, a isoleucina apresentou a menor digestibilidade média (86,4% e a fenilalanina, a maior digestibilidade (95,5%. Quando estimados pelas equações de predição, observou-se que, de maneira geral, as equações propostas na literatura estrangeira não fizeram boas estimativas do conteúdo em aminoácidos de alimentos do grupo da soja. Com exceção da lisina e metionina, as equações propostas na literatura nacional fizeram boas estimativas, comparadas aos valores analisados.The true digestibility coefficients and the values of true digestible amino acids of whole toasted soybean, micronized soybean and five soybean meals samples were determined. The forced feeding method was used with cecectomized adult cockerels. A total of 24 adult Leghorn cockerels averaging 2348 ± 165 g were used. Each feedstuff was fed to six cockerels, with the cockerel the experimental unit, in two replicates in the time. A total of 30 g of the tested feedstuff was forced fed to cockerel, in a

EL USO DE AGUAS PLUVIALES EN LA CIUD AD DE ALICANTE. DE VIEJAS IDEAS A NUEVOS ENFOQUES

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Álvaro Francisco Morote Seguido

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Full Text Available Desde los años sesenta, e l litoral mediterráneo español se ha caracterizado por un espectacular incremento urbano relacionado con el turismo residencial y de sol y playa. Ello ha repercutido en el aumento del consumo de determinados recursos como es el agua. A e sto, hay que sumar los problemas de suministro y de disponibilidad asociados a su escasez por factores climáticos y al incremento de la demanda. El objetivo de esta investigación es poner de manifiesto y analizar la importancia y potencialidad que tienen las aguas pluviales dentro del ciclo hidro - social en la ciudad de Alicante ( España para incrementar la oferta de agua para determinados usos (riego de jardines , baldeo de calles, etc. . Para ello, se han analizado datos sobre el uso y recogida de estos recursos y se han realizado diferentes entrevistas a técnicos de la empresa encargada de la gestión de los depósitos donde se almacena este recurso (Aguas Municipalizadas de Alicante , Empresa Mi xta, S.A. . Como principal conclusión se puede reseñar que el uso de este nuevo recurso hídrico ha permitido , por un lado, reducir el gasto de agua potable para determinados usos municipales y, por otro, aminorar la contaminación y el riesgo de inundación coincidiendo con episodios de lluvias intensas.

Identificación funcional de moléculas inductoras de muerte celular: implicación del transportador mitocondrial de fosfato en apoptosis

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Alcalá Sánchez, Sonia

2008-01-01

[ES]Tesis doctoral sobre el estudio de la Apoptosis, una forma de muerte celular programada y regulada genéticamente por el que las células inducen su propia muerte en respuesta a determinados estímulos.

Problemas de análisis cuantitativo. Determinación de cloro activo en un producto blanqueante (hipoclorito de calcio).

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Milla González, Miguel

2015-01-01

En este ejercicio se utilizan diferentes expresiones de conversión para encontrar la cantidad de muestra que hay que pesar para que 1 mililitro de valorante equivalga a un determinado porcentaje de cloro activo en la muestra.

Las notificaciones tributarias practicadas obligatoriamente por medios electrónicos

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Ana Maria Delgado

2011-10-01

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En el ámbito tributario, en línea con la obligatoriedad de la presentación telemática de algunas declaraciones (cuestión en la que la Administración tributaria ha sido pionera, se prevé la obligatoriedad de la práctica de notificaciones por vía electrónica en determinados supuestos y para determinados sujetos, a través de la dirección electrónica habilitada. Se trata, en principio, de una medida positiva para la eficacia de la Administración, que pretende agilizar los trámites administrativos y ahorrar costes; si bien es preciso analizar con detalle si la regulación de esta materia se rodea de las suficientes garantías jurídicas para no lesionar los derechos de los obligados tributarios.

Los refranes en el quijote (Estudio critico de la traducción al esloveno

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Juan Carlos Oven

1991-12-01

Full Text Available Antes de afrontar el tema de los refranes en el Quijote será útil acercarnos a este campo específico de la literatura con algunasconsideraciones previas que nos ayuden a iluminar determinados aspectos de este estudio.

Interesting asian plants: their compounds and effects on electrophysiology and behaviour.

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Abdullah, Jafri Malin

2011-10-01

There have been numerous non-scientific reports on the behavioural effects of Asian plants in humans who consumed these plants wholly or part thereof. Knowledge passed from generation to generation informs us of plants that increase effort and stamina, such as during paddy planting after the ingestion of Mitragyna speciosa Korth (ketum) as a tea supplement. Centella asiatica and Myristica fragrans are used as herbs to improve memory and to treat epilepsy, respectively. Zizyphus mauritiana is used to treat headache and burn pain, acts as an antitussive, and reduces rigor mortis immediately after death. These plants, which have been identified to exhibit analgaesic, muscle-relaxing, and nootropic effects, may contain important bio-compounds for medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical research in Malaysia. The electrophysiology properties of these plants and their effects on epilepsy, behaviour, and pain will lead Malaysia to future new drug discoveries.

Metabolism by grasshoppers of volatile chemical constituents from Mangifera indica and Solanum paniculatum leaves.

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Ramos, Clécio S; Ramos, Natália S M; Da Silva, Rodolfo R; Da Câmara, Cláudio A G; Almeida, Argus V

2012-12-01

The chemical volatiles from plant leaves and their biological activities have been extensively studied. However, no studies have addressed plant-chemical volatiles after undergoing the digestive process in host insects. Here we describe for the first time chemical profiles of volatile constituents from Solanum paniculatum and Mangifera indica leaves metabolized by grasshoppers. Both profiles were qualitatively and quantitatively different from the profiles of non-metabolized leaves. The amount of nerolidol, the major constituent of S. paniculatum leaves, decreased and other sesquiterpenes, such as spathulenol, were formed during the digestive process of the grasshopper Chromacris speciosa. In M. indica, the presence of phenylpropanoids was observed (dillapiole, Z-asarone, E-asarone and γ-asarone) in the leaves metabolized by the grasshopper Tropidacris collaris, but these compounds were not found in the non-metabolized leaves. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Identification of pyrogallol as an antiproliferative compound present in extracts from the medicinal plant Emblica officinalis: effects on in vitro cell growth of human tumor cell lines.

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Khan, Mahmud Tareq Hassan; Lampronti, Ilaria; Martello, Dino; Bianchi, Nicoletta; Jabbar, Shaila; Choudhuri, Mohammad Shahabuddin Kabir; Datta, Bidduyt Kanti; Gambari, Roberto

2002-07-01

In this study we compared the in vitro antiproliferative activity of extracts from medicinal plants toward human tumor cell lines, including human erythromyeloid K562, B-lymphoid Raji, T-lymphoid Jurkat, erythroleukemic HEL cell lines. Extracts from Emblica officinalis were the most active in inhibiting in vitro cell proliferation, after comparison to those from Terminalia arjuna, Aphanamixis polystachya, Oroxylum indicum, Cuscuta reflexa, Aegle marmelos, Saraca asoka, Rumex maritimus, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Red Sandalwood. Emblica officinalis extracts have been studied previously, due to their hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antifungal, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory medicinal activities. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analyses allowed to identify pyrogallol as the common compound present both in unfractionated and n-butanol fraction of Emblica officinalis extracts. Antiproliferative effects of pyrogallol were therefore determined on human tumor cell lines thus identifying pyrogallol as an active component of Emblica officinalis extracts.

Diseño de una estrategia de desarrollo responsable y sostenible de productividad estructurada en los soportes categóricos y enfoques productivos

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Martínez Rojas, Jazmith Adriana; Botero Muzulini, Juan Carlos

2012-01-01

El presente documento, tiene como finalidad presentar una estrategia de desarrollo responsable y sostenible social y ambientalmente, estructurada en cinco ejes categóricos y tres enfoques de la productividad, los cuales son determinados en el recorrido de la investigación.

Desarrollo de un catalizador sólido de carácter ácido. 1. Diseño del catalizador

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Miguel Ángel Gómez García

1998-01-01

Full Text Available En este trabajo se presenta una estrategia práctica para el diseño de un nuevo sistema catalítico. Los componentes del catalizador que consta de un óxido metálico (circonio y un compuesto de ion sulfato, son determinados a partir de modelos de actividad. Estos modelos incluyen aproximaciones en cuanto a actividad, química superficial, consideraciones geométricas y modelos de generación de acidez. La búsqueda de relaciones causa-efecto entre actividades catalíticas y propiedades estructurales, o entre las variables de preparación y características de un catalizador determinado, lleva a la utilización de un modelo que es extrapolado y comprobado según los datos de la literatura abierta. Se especifican y discuten las diferentes aproximaciones para la determinación de los posibles componentes o especies activas de catalizador.

LA ECONOMÍA Y LA FUNCIÓN DE PRODUCCIÓN EN EDUCACION

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Rajimon John

2010-01-01

Full Text Available La educación tiene una función prioritaria en la producción de recursos humanos ya que el capital humano es el factor clave en el desarrollo de los pueblos. La función de producción presenta la relación que se establece entre la cantidad de insumos y factores intervinientes para producir un determinado bien, teniendo en cuenta la calidad del mismo. Los economistas ponen atención en la manera en que las instituciones educativas seleccionan las entradas y la manera en que utilizan los insumos específicos para obtener un determinado producto. El cuestionamiento que se le hace hoy a la educación es que ha perdido la función de producción como función específica, especialmente en la escuela secundaria, en donde se observan las mayores carencias. Para analizar la calidad del sistema educativo y el perfil de recursos humanos, los economistas utilizan determinados parámetros consistentes en estimaciones econométricas en las que se confrontan distintas variables. Para garantizar que la función de producción es la adecuada o la que responde a las demandas de la sociedad se requiere fijar objetivos claros y precisos, seleccionar los insumos y las estrategias que posibilitarán la concreción del proceso productivo que arrojará como resultado final o salida un producto calificado con determinadas destrezas, habilidades y conocimientos; es decir con competencias que lo habiliten para insertarse en el sector productivo con eficacia y eficiencia.

Dureza complexométrica del agua. Ejercicio 3.

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Milla González, Miguel

2013-01-01

Ejercicio sencillo de aplicación del análisis complexométrico de la dureza del agua. En este ejercicio se determina el volumen de valorante AEDT necesario para valorar un volumen determinado de disolución de Mg(II). Los datos son aleatorios.

Sequías e inundaciones en la provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina y su distribución espacio-temporal

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Olga Eugenia Scarpati

2013-02-01

Por último, se analizan la suma de los excesos y las deficiencias anuales de agua en el suelo desde 1969 a 2008, en 16 sectores determinados según sus cuencas y se exponen los resultados en mapas con su distribución espacio-temporal.

Revisão sistemática, análise cladística e biogeografia dos gêneros Tribotropis e Hypselotropis (Coleoptera, Anthribidae, Anthribinae, Ptychoderini Systematic revision, cladistic analysis and biogeography of the genera Tribotropis and Hypselotropis (Coleoptera, Anthribidae, Anthribinae, Ptychoderini

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José Ricardo M. Mermudes

2005-12-01

Full Text Available Os gêneros Tribotropis Jekel, 1855 e Hypselotropis Jekel, 1855 são revisados. Com base nos resultados da análise cladística que incluiu 41caracteres e 22 táxons, o gênero Tribotropis é parafilético com relação a Hypselotropis, desta forma apresenta-se a proposta de sinonímia de Tribotropis syn. nov., sinônimo júnior. O gênero Hypselotropis, sinônimo sênior, e 17 espécies são redescritos, incluindo as espécies anteriormente alocadas em Tribotropis: Hypselotropis apollinaris (Jordan, 1939 comb. nov.; H. colombiana (Mermudes, 2004 comb. nov.; H. compressicornis (Jordan, 1895 comb. nov.; H. conicollis (Jekel, 1855 comb. nov.; H. limodes (Jordan, 1939 com. nov.; H. prasinata (Fahraeus, 1839 comb. nov.; H. punctulata (Jekel, 1855 comb. nov.; H. pustulata (Fabricius, 1801 comb. nov; H. speciosa (Jekel, 1855 comb. nov.; H. subvittata (Jordan, 1937 comb. nov.; H. suffusa (Jordan, 1895 comb. nov.; e H. vittata (Kirsch, 1889 comb. nov. Chave para identificação das espécies, ilustrações e mapas de distribuição são fornecidos. A biogeografia baseada nos padrões de distribuição das espécies é discutida.The genera Tribotropis Jekel, 1855 and Hypselotropis Jekel, 1855 are revised. Based on results of cladistic analysis that included 41 characters and 22 taxa, the genus Tribotropis resulted paraphyletic in relation to Hypselotropis, thus the former is proposed as a synonym of the latter. The genus Hypselotropis and 17 species are redescribed, including the species previously allocated in Tribotropis: Hypselotropis apollinaris (Jordan, 1939 comb. nov.; H. colombiana (Mermudes, 2004 comb. nov.; H. compressicornis (Jordan, 1895 comb. nov.; H. conicollis (Jekel, 1855 comb. nov.; H. limodes (Jordan, 1939 com. nov.; H. prasinata (Fahraeus, 1839 comb. nov.; H. punctulata (Jekel, 1855 comb. nov.; H. pustulata (Fabricius, 1801 comb. nov; H. speciosa (Jekel, 1855 comb. nov.; H. subvittata (Jordan, 1937 comb. nov.; H. suffusa (Jordan, 1895

Necesidad de órganos en chile: ¿qué hacer para progresar?

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B. José Luis Rojas, Dr.

2010-03-01

Por lo anterior, el objetivo de esta revisión es: analizar las diferente etapas del proceso de donación e identificar los puntos más relevantes en donde concentrar los esfuerzos para poder incrementar la tasa de donantes de un país determinado.

Violência Doméstica: Conceito e Âmbito. Tipos e Espaços de Violência

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Lourenço, Nelson; Carvalho, Maria João Leote

2001-01-01

A violência doméstica é um problema social de dimensão universal que atravessa fronteiras de ordem cultural, económica, étnica, religiosa ou de género afectando, aos mais diferentes níveis, os indivíduos de um determinado contexto.

Geração Millennials: Como capta e valoriza a comunicação do recurso turístico

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Pedro Alves Trindade

2017-11-01

Full Text Available Geração Millennials, com elevada representatividade na economia e no turismo nacional e internacional, é também responsável por uma elevada taxa de utilização da Web e das novas tecnologias. A Web abriu novas perspetivas à sociedade e em particular aos Millennials, é por isso fundamental que os recursos turísticos correspondam com informação para os seus públicos. Neste trabalho, pretende-se identificar o que a Geração Millennials portuguesa valoriza, aquando da viagem turística, e como a Web e as redes sociais influenciam a escolha/experiência com determinado recurso turístico. Desta forma, ambiciona-se contribuir para um maior conhecimento sobre os Millennials, e como estes interpretam a comunicação veiculada na Web, concluindo que as redes sociais podem influenciar a escolha/experiência de determinado recurso turístico.

Análisis del Programa de Educación, Salud y Alimentación (Progresa en el municipio de San Felipe del Progreso, estado de México, 1998-2000

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Juan Campos Alanís

2003-01-01

Full Text Available Desde su instrumentación, el Programa de Educación, Salud y Alimentación (Progresa, como el principal programa de combate a la pobreza extrema del gobierno federal, ha sido sujeto a una serie de evaluaciones institucionales y de organismos académicos, las cuales se han orientado principalmente a analizar los tres componentes que maneja el Progresa; el CIESAS, una de las instituciones de evaluación, ha determinado efectos negativos del programa en cuanto a la cohesión de los grupos sociales; sin embargo, existen otros efectos potencialmente negativos que afectan al gobierno municipal y que en determinado momento pueden llevar a que la población cuestione la legitimidad de la autoridad local. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo demostrar, con un caso de estudio, este problema de pérdida de presencia del gobierno local ante la población.

COMPREENSÃO DA PAISAGEM DO ALTO CAMAQUÃ: debate ambiental sobre o Bioma Pampa

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Adriano Severo Figueiró

2011-01-01

Full Text Available El presente articulo trata de la confi guración del paisaje de la subcuenca del Alto Camaquã/RS, bien como la evolución de determinados elementos naturales y la historia de las culturas que tornaran esta una de las más bellas e intrigantes paisajes que componen el territorio gaucho y el denominado Bioma Pampa. Este recorte de estudio fue determinado en función de su importancia para la conservación y protección de este bioma brasilero amenazado por la introducción de formas de "desarrollo exógeno" actualmente aprobadasy que no están de acuerdo con las particularidades socioeconómicas, culturales y ambientales de la región.En este sentido, el documento analiza las particularidades existentes y condicionamiento que los elementos naturales de este paisaje representan para el proceso de propiedad y planifi cación territorial del Pampa.

Fluctuations in coral health of four common inshore reef corals in response to seasonal and anthropogenic changes in water quality.

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Browne, Nicola K; Tay, Jason K L; Low, Jeffrey; Larson, Ole; Todd, Peter A

2015-04-01

Environmental drivers of coral condition (maximum quantum yield, symbiont density, chlorophyll a content and coral skeletal growth rates) were assessed in the equatorial inshore coastal waters of Singapore, where the amplitude of seasonal variation is low, but anthropogenic influence is relatively high. Water quality variables (sediments, nutrients, trace metals, temperature, light) explained between 52 and 83% of the variation in coral condition, with sediments and light availability as key drivers of foliose corals (Merulina ampliata, Pachyseris speciosa), and temperature exerting a greater influence on a branching coral (Pocillopora damicornis). Seasonal reductions in water quality led to high chlorophyll a concentrations and maximum quantum yields in corals, but low growth rates. These marginal coral communities are potentially vulnerable to climate change, hence, we propose water quality thresholds for coral growth with the aim of mitigating both local and global environmental impacts. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Birds, Lower Sangay National Park, Morona-Santiago, Ecuador

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Guevara, E.

2010-01-01

Full Text Available Sangay National Park is located at the mid-eastern Andean foothills of the Cordillera Oriental ofEcuador. We present a preliminary avifauna inventory corresponding to the lower zone of the Sangay NationalPark (SNP. One-hundred and twenty-seven bird species belonging to 39 families were recorded, includingnoteworthy records that represent range extensions for four species, Phaetornis hispidus (Gould 1846 (WhitebeardedHermit, Ramphastos ambiguus Swainson 1823 (Black-mandibled Toucan, Phylloscartes orbitalis(Cabanis 1873 (Spectacled Bristle Tyrant, and Microcerculus bambla (Boddaert 1783 (Wing-banded Wren.We also obtained information on threatened species such as Aburria aburri (Lesson 1828 (Wattled Guan,Phlogophilus hemileucurus Gould 1860 (Ecuadorian Piedtail, and Dendroica cerulea (Wilson 1810 (CeruleanWarbler and reproductive data on one species, Patagioenas speciosa (Gmelin 1789 (Scaled Pigeon. To ourknowledge this is a first ornithological survey carried out at this specific site of the SNP.

Orchid Inventory and the Host in Meru Betiri National Park – East Java

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DWI MURTI PUSPITANINGTYAS

2007-07-01

Full Text Available Meru Betiri National Park is located in southern part of East Java Province. Inventory of orchid species was conducted to study orchid diversity in Meru Betiri National Park, especially in Bandealit coastal area. Observation of orchid within host trees was also done to study the preference host trees for orchid growth. It was recorded that there were 25 orchid species belonging to 20 genera. Twenty species of which are epiphyte and 5 species are terrestrial. The most common epiphyte orchids were Pomatocalpa latifolia, Pomatocalpa spicata, Rhynchostylis retusa, Micropera pallida and Grosourdya appendiculata. While terrestrial orchid was only found in a small number, with common terrestrial orchids were Corymborkis veratrifolia and Goodyera rubicunda. The most preference host trees for epiphyte orchid were Tectona grandis (Teak, Clausena indica, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Mangifera indica (Mango, but there is no specific relationship between host trees and epiphyte orchid.

Development of Microsatellite Markers for Lagerstroemia indica (Lythraceae and Related Species

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Yang Liu

2013-02-01

Full Text Available Premise of the study: Microsatellite markers were developed and characterized to analyze genetic diversity within Lagerstroemia cultivars and related species. Methods and Results: Using simple sequence repeat (SSR-enriched libraries, 11 species-specific polymorphic genomic SSRs were developed from L. indica ‘Hong Die Fei Wu’. All primers were tested on 48 L. indica individuals from China, the United States, and France. The primers amplified four to 12 alleles per locus, including di-, tri-, and tetranucleotide repeats. Observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.1875 to 0.7609 and 0.2836 to 0.8385, respectively. The primers were also highly cross-transferrable to L. subcostata, L. limii, L. fauriei, L. caudata, and L. speciosa. Conclusions: The new primers will enlarge the bank of SSRs available to genetic research of Lagerstroemia. These SSR markers will facilitate population genetics and molecular marker-assisted selection of L. indica.

Imagen y objetivos de la ciudad funcional: Conjuntos habitacionales modernos, Avda. Los Carrera, Concepción

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Pablo Fuentes Hernández

2011-11-01

Este trabajo, trata sobre esta avenida, en la que durante el siglo XX, se ubicaron una importante cantidad de conjuntos habitacionales erigidos al amparo de los ideales del urbanismo funcionalista y determinados por instituciones estatales que promovieron la conformación de una imagen ideal de la ciudad moderna.

Sistemas Conversores Fluido - Dinámicos de energía renovable para la Patagonia Argentina

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Mauro Ezequiel Vitorino

2016-08-01

En esencia, este proyecto permite tener un conocimiento teórico acerca de los sistemas conversores hidrocinéticos y las necesidades prácticas para llevar a cabo un prototipo de dimensiones acotadas en un lugar determinado como podría ser Puerto san Julián.

Comportamiento eléctrico del compuesto Bi5FeTi3O15 y de sus soluciones sólidas con CaBi4Ti4O15

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Durán, P.

1999-12-01

Full Text Available Bi5FeTi3O15 (BiFT compound has been prepared by solid state reaction between the corresponding oxides. Its crystalline structure has been established by X ray Diffraction, (XRD. Ceramic samples with apparent density > 95% Dth have been sintered. On these samples, electrical conductivity and Curie temperature have been measured. Solid solutions of Bi5FeTi3O15 (BiFT and CaBi4Ti4O15 (CBiT have been prepared. On poled samples of these solid solutions, piezoelectric parameters have been established. The BiFT compound shows electrical conductivity values very similar to those of the Bi4Ti3O12 (BiT compound. The electrical conductivity of solid solutions is a function of CBiT amount. A possible electrical conductivity mechanism which is different of that accepted for the BiT compound is discussed.Se ha preparado Bi5FeTi3O15 (BiFT por reacción en estado sólido de los óxidos correspondientes. Se ha determinado su estructura cristalina por Difracción de Rayos X (DRX. Se han preparado compactos sinterizados con densidades superiores al 95%. Se ha determinado su temperatura de Curie, y la conductividad eléctrica entre 150 y 850ºC. Se han preparado soluciones sólidas de Bi5FeTi3O15 con CaBi4Ti4O15, (CBiT y se han determinado los mismos parámetros de temperatura de Curie y de conductividad para ellas. En las soluciones sólidas se han determinado los parámetros Piezoeléctricos de muestras polarizadas Debe destacarse que el compuesto Bi5FeTi3O15 presenta unos valores de conducción eléctrica más próximos a los correspondientes al Bi4Ti3O12 (BiT que a los de los compuestos MeBi4Ti4O15. La conductividad eléctrica de las soluciones sólidas varía con el contenido de CBiT. Se discute la posible existencia de un modelo de conducción eléctrica que difiere del aceptado hasta el momento para el BiT, basado en los defectos localizados en las capas Bi2O2 2-.

Validação de simulações combinadas usando programas de simulação de energia do edifício e programas de transferência de calor, ar e umidade em componentes construtivos

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Costola, D.; Blocken, B.J.E.; Hensen, J.L.M.

2011-01-01

Desempenho higrotérmico dos edifícios tem sido estudado usando uma variedade de programas de computador, os quais consideram determinados domínios geométricos (exterior, envelope e interior) e físicos (calor, ar e umidade). Estes programas podem ser classificados em três principais grupos: programas

Modelo predictivo de la variación de los niveles de contaminación en función del tráfico urbano utilizando herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial

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Aguilar Calvo, Federico

2017-01-01

Elaboración de un modelo predictivo de los niveles de contaminación, con el fin de identificar aquellas situaciones en las que el tráfico va a provocar que se superen determinados límites de contaminantes. El modelo se creará utilizando herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial.

Reinventar un héroe: narrativas sobre los soldados rasos de la Guerra de Corea

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Quiroga Cubides, Sebastián

2013-01-01

Esta investigación se pregunta sobre las diferentes narrativas históricas que se han construido sobre la figura de los soldados rasos de la guerra de Corea, y por cómo ellos han generado estrategias en su relato que se ajustan a unos procesos históricos determinados.

El moep y el Peep Luces amarillas en el tablero de las decisiones empresariales

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Alfredo Kaplan

2009-10-01

Full Text Available Entre la variada gama de posibilidades que debe manejar uma organizacion, en el momento de tomar decisiones o politicas con respecto a lineas de producto, puntos de yenta etc., es posible que se plantee la eleccion de continuar con la produccion o comercializacion de un determinado producto o servicio.

Agronomic, morphogenic and structural characteristics of Marandu grass in silvopastoral systems composed of babassu palm and grass monoculture

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Rosane Cláudia Rodrigues

2016-09-01

Full Text Available This study evaluated the agronomic, morphogenic and structural characteristics of palisadegrass (Urochloa brizantha in silvopastoral systems (SSP’s composed of babassu palms (Attalea speciosa and grass monoculture in the Pre-Amazon region of the state of Maranhão, Brazil. The study followed a completely randomized design, with the arrangement in split plots with six replicates for the evaluation of agronomic characteristics and 30 repetitions for the morphogenic and structural characteristics. The plots were divided into pasture environments with different palm densities (monoculture, 80, 131, 160 palms.ha-¹, and the subplots were divided into the different seasons (rainy and dry. Total forage production was affected (P 0.05 by pastoral system during the rainy season, but in the dry period, higher responses were obtained in SSPs. Overall, SSPs with 80 palms.ha-¹ favored the agronomic characteristics of pastures. Morphogenic and structural characteristics were favored by increasing palm densities. Leaf senescence and duration were not affected by the system.

Faunistic analyses of grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Acridoidea in a florest fragment near the Uruguay River, Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Maria Kátia Matiotti da Costa

2005-11-01

Full Text Available The objective of the work was to describe the grasshopper community (Orthoptera and Acridoidea through the analysis of the fauna, in the Lajeado Monte Alegre region, on the bank of the Uruguay River, in the town of Chapecó, Santa Catarina. The collections were carried out on weekly basis, from October 2001 to September 2002, with the use of ground traps, buttnets, insect umbrellas and collections from leaves. The rates of abundance, frequency, constancy, dominance and diversity were measured. In total, 713 acridoids were collected, corresponding to 18 species, 17 genera, and 3 families. From the Acrididae family 13 species were sampled: Abracris flavolienata, Allotruxalis strigata, Amblytropidia sola, Amblytropidia sp., Cylindrotettix chacoensis, Dichroplus misionensis, Eurotettix lilloanus, Metaleptea brevicornis adspersa, Orphulella punctata, Parorphula graminea, Rhammatocerus brunneri, Ronderosia bergi and Schistocerca flavofasciata. From the Romaleidae family, 4 species: Staleochlora viridicata, Chromacris speciosa, Zoniopoda tarsata and Xyleus discoideus. From the Tridactylidae family, 2 unidentified nymphs were collected. The dominant species was A. strigata.

Pachyseris inattesa sp. n. (Cnidaria, Anthozoa, Scleractinia): A new reef coral species from the red sea and its phylogenetic relationships

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Terraneo, Tullia I.; Berumen, Michael L.; Arrigoni, Roberto; Waheed, Zarinah; Bouwmeester, Jessica; Caragnano, Annalisa; Stefani, Fabrizio; Benzoni, Francesca

2014-01-01

A new scleractinian coral species, Pachyseris inattesa sp. n., is described from the Red Sea. Despite a superficial resemblance with some species in the agariciid genus Leptoseris with which it has been previously confused, P. inattesa sp. n. has micro-morphological characters typical of the genus Pachyseris. This genus, once part of the Agariciidae, is comprised of five extant species and is widely distributed throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. It is currently incertae sedis as a result of recent molecular analysis and appears to be closely related to the Euphylliidae. A molecular phylogenetic reconstruction including P. inattesa sp. n., the genus type species P. rugosa, and P. speciosa, all present in the Red Sea, was performed using the mitochondrial intergenic spacer between COI and 16S-rRNA. The results confirm that P. inattesa sp. n. is a monophyletic lineage closely related to the other Pachyseris species examined. © Tullia I. Terraneo et al.

Squat lobsters (Crustacea: Anomura) from Mauritanian waters (West Africa), with the description of a new species of Munidopsis.

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De Matos-Pita, Susana S; Ramil, Fran

2014-02-20

This paper is the result of the study of a squat lobsters collection obtained along the Mauritanian coast, between 91 and 1867 m depth, during the 'MAURIT' surveys carried out in the period from 2007 to 2010. Eumunida bella de Saint Laurent & Macpherson, 1990 (Chirostyloidea) and six species of Munida and Munidopsis (Galatheoidea) are reported in the present work.A new species, Munidopsis anaramosae n. sp. collected off northwestern Banc d'Arguin at 1000-1012 m depth, is described and illustrated. The presence of an eyespine that arises distally from the middle end of the cornea, walking legs merus spinose on dorsal and ventral margins and cheliped merus ventrally unarmed distinguish it from related species. Munida chunii Balss, 1913 is redescribed here and the new records of Munida guineae Miyake & Baba, 1970, M. speciosa von Martens, 1878 and Munidopsis chunii Balss, 1913 extend their geographical distribution northwards, and in the case of the last species, increase its bathymetric range.

Bioactive Compounds Found in Brazilian Cerrado Fruits.

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Bailão, Elisa Flávia Luiz Cardoso; Devilla, Ivano Alessandro; da Conceição, Edemilson Cardoso; Borges, Leonardo Luiz

2015-10-09

Functional foods include any natural product that presents health-promoting effects, thereby reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Cerrado fruits are considered a source of bioactive substances, mainly phenolic compounds, making them important functional foods. Despite this, the losses of natural vegetation in the Cerrado are progressive. Hence, the knowledge propagation about the importance of the species found in Cerrado could contribute to the preservation of this biome. This review provides information about Cerrado fruits and highlights the structures and pharmacologic potential of functional compounds found in these fruits. Compounds detected in Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (pequi), Dipteryx alata Vog. (baru), Eugenia dysenterica DC. (cagaita), Eugenia uniflora L. (pitanga), Genipa americana L. (jenipapo), Hancornia speciosa Gomes (mangaba), Mauritia flexuosa L.f. (buriti), Myrciaria cauliflora (DC) Berg (jabuticaba), Psidium guajava L. (goiaba), Psidium spp. (araçá), Solanum lycocarpum St. Hill (lobeira), Spondias mombin L. (cajá), Annona crassiflora Mart. (araticum), among others are reported here.

Pachyseris inattesa sp. n. (Cnidaria, Anthozoa, Scleractinia): A new reef coral species from the red sea and its phylogenetic relationships

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Terraneo, Tullia I.

2014-08-13

A new scleractinian coral species, Pachyseris inattesa sp. n., is described from the Red Sea. Despite a superficial resemblance with some species in the agariciid genus Leptoseris with which it has been previously confused, P. inattesa sp. n. has micro-morphological characters typical of the genus Pachyseris. This genus, once part of the Agariciidae, is comprised of five extant species and is widely distributed throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. It is currently incertae sedis as a result of recent molecular analysis and appears to be closely related to the Euphylliidae. A molecular phylogenetic reconstruction including P. inattesa sp. n., the genus type species P. rugosa, and P. speciosa, all present in the Red Sea, was performed using the mitochondrial intergenic spacer between COI and 16S-rRNA. The results confirm that P. inattesa sp. n. is a monophyletic lineage closely related to the other Pachyseris species examined. © Tullia I. Terraneo et al.

Bioactive Compounds Found in Brazilian Cerrado Fruits

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Elisa Flávia Luiz Cardoso Bailão

2015-10-01

Full Text Available Functional foods include any natural product that presents health-promoting effects, thereby reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Cerrado fruits are considered a source of bioactive substances, mainly phenolic compounds, making them important functional foods. Despite this, the losses of natural vegetation in the Cerrado are progressive. Hence, the knowledge propagation about the importance of the species found in Cerrado could contribute to the preservation of this biome. This review provides information about Cerrado fruits and highlights the structures and pharmacologic potential of functional compounds found in these fruits. Compounds detected in Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (pequi, Dipteryx alata Vog. (baru, Eugenia dysenterica DC. (cagaita, Eugenia uniflora L. (pitanga, Genipa americana L. (jenipapo, Hancornia speciosa Gomes (mangaba, Mauritia flexuosa L.f. (buriti, Myrciaria cauliflora (DC Berg (jabuticaba, Psidium guajava L. (goiaba, Psidium spp. (araçá, Solanum lycocarpum St. Hill (lobeira, Spondias mombin L. (cajá, Annona crassiflora Mart. (araticum, among others are reported here.

O USO DA FARINHA DE Orbignya speciosa NA FORMULAÇÃO DE ADESIVO PARA COMPENSADOS

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Vanessa Coelho Almeida

2014-01-01

Full Text Available The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of babaçu flour on urea-formaldehyde adhesive properties and compare it to the adhesives produced with wheat flour, which is the extender usually used for plywood production. An amount of 0, 10, 20 and 30 parts of extender per weight of the adhesive were added. Ammonium sulfate was used as catalyst, in the proportion of 1.5% on dry weight of solid content. The following properties of the adhesive were determined: viscosity, nonvolatile content, gel time, working life and pH. The babaçu flour presented similar properties to wheat flour. Both, in general, although contributed to the increase of the adhesives viscosity, reduced its reactivity, as increased pH value, gel time and working life.

Understanding the Physicochemical Properties of Mitragynine, a Principal Alkaloid of Mitragyna speciosa, for Preclinical Evaluation

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Surash Ramanathan

2015-03-01

Full Text Available Varied pharmacological responses have been reported for mitragynine in the literature, but no supportive scientific explanations have been given for this. These studies have been undertaken without a sufficient understanding of the physicochemical properties of mitragynine. In this work a UV spectrophotometer approach and HPLC-UV method were employed to ascertain the physicochemical properties of mitragynine. The pKa of mitragynine measured by conventional UV (8.11 ± 0.11 was in agreement with the microplate reader determination (8.08 ± 0.04. Mitragynine is a lipophilic alkaloid, as indicated by a logP value of 1.73. Mitragynine had poor solubility in water and basic media, and conversely in acidic environments, but it is acid labile. In an in vitro dissolution the total drug release was higher for the simulated gastric fluid but was prolonged and incomplete for the simulated intestinal fluid. The hydrophobicity, poor water solubility, high variability of drug release in simulated biological fluids and acid degradable characteristics of mitragynine probably explain the large variability of its pharmacological responses reported in the literature. The determined physicochemical properties of mitragynine will provide a basis for developing a suitable formulation to further improve its solubility, stability and oral absorption for better assessment of this compound in preclinical studies.

Resíduos de deltametrina em grãos de trigo e em seus produtos processados, determinados por cromatografia gasosa

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Trevizan Luiz Roberto Pimentel

2000-01-01

Full Text Available O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a degradação/persistência do inseticida piretróide deltametrina em grãos de trigo e em seus produtos processados, a saber: farelo, farinha branca, farinha integral e pão. Os grãos foram tratados de modo a alcançar a concentração teórica de 0,35 mg kg-1 do piretróide. As amostras foram tomadas a zero, 15, 30, 60 e 90 dias após a aplicação. Houve tendência de concentração do piretróide no farelo de trigo e um menor acúmulo nas farinhas, sendo que após o processo de cozimento do pão observou-se perda do inseticida.

Captación de agua de niebla en determinados enclaves del sudeste de la Península Ibérica

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Corell, David; Estrela, María Jesús; Valiente, José A.; Barceló, Susana; Capel Molina, José Jaime

2014-01-01

Ponencia presentada en: IX Congreso de la Asociación Española de Climatología celebrado en Almería entre el 28 y el 30 de octubre de 2014. [ES]El sudeste de la Península Ibérica y, en concreto, las provincias de Alicante, Murcia y Almería, es un área especialmente sensible a la problemática de la escasez de agua, debido a su clima de escasas precipitaciones y de sus habituales periodos largos sin lluvias. Es por ello, que la búsqueda de fuentes de agua alternativas puede ayudar a ...

ASPECTOS ERGONÔMICOS E POSTURAIS EM CENTRO DE MATERIAL

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Neusa Maria Cosía Alexandre

Full Text Available Determinados fatores ambientais inadequados podem provocar lesões na coluna vertebral. Este trabalho discute certos aspectos ergonômicos e posturais específicos em Centro de Material com o objetivo de desenvolver uma consciência crítica a respeito dos efeitos do local de trabalho sobre a saúde.

Comparação de dois índices de determinação do grau de trofia nas águas do Baixo Rio São José dos Dourados, São Paulo, Brasil

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Amanda Alves Domingos Maia

2015-12-01

Full Text Available RESUMO Estudo realizado no período de fevereiro de 2010 a janeiro de 2011, no Baixo São José dos Dourados (BSJD, inserido na Unidade de Gerenciamento de Recursos Hídricos 18 (UGRHI, com o intuito de determinar o grau de trofia da água por meio do cálculo do índice de estado trófico (IET. Os pontos de coletas contemplavam as entradas diretas e difusas no trecho represado do curso d'água (pontos 1 e 2, intermediário (3 e próximo de sua confluência com o Rio Paraná (ponto 4. As amostras coletadas foram superficiais, de meio e de aproximadamente 1 m acima do leito. Em laboratório, foram determinados a clorofila-a, o fósforo total e o ortofosfato; a transparência da água foi determinada no local da coleta. Após determinados os parâmetros necessários foi possível classificar as águas como sendo oligotróficas e ultraoligotróficas.

Efectos distributivos de los tributos ecológicos. Apuntes metodológicos

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Tomás J. López-Guzmán Guzmán

2005-01-01

Full Text Available El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar una propuesta metodológica para realizar un correcto diseño de un tributo ecológico que evite que determinados grupos sean los más perjudicados con la introducción de una ecotasa. Las pautas metodológicas se centran en el análisis de la estructura básica de un tributo ambiental, la determinación de los grupos de referencia y el análisis de los efectos distributivos. El principal resultado es que la introducción de los tributos ambientales debe tener en cuenta el probable impacto negativo en determinados grupos, sobre todo cuando se grave la energía eléctrica. Por tanto, sería necesario que previo a la introducción de los tributos ecológicos se elaborasen estudios necesarios para evitar su impacto negativo o, en su caso, se abordasen en la misma regulación políticas de compensación y mitigación.

In vitro and ex vitro germination of three Handroanthus species (Bignoniaceae

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Nancy M. Apóstolo

2016-01-01

Full Text Available Handroanthus impetiginosus, H. lapacho and “H.ochraceuslapachos” se distribuyen en el NO Argentino y presentan inconvenientes de germinación y conservación en su ambiente natural. La germinación de semillas bajo condiciones controladas es una alternativa para asegurar la propagación de especies con este tipo de problemáticas. En el presente estudio integral, se analizó la germinación in vitroy ex vitro, las características de las semillas y la morfología de las plántulas de las tres especies de Handroanthusmencionadas. Para ello, se midió el largo y ancho de las semillas, el ancho de las alas de la cubierta seminal, el ancho y largo del cuerpo seminal y del embrión. El poder germinativo de las tres especies fue determinado durante 12 meses luego de la cosecha de las semillas. Fueron determinados los parámetros de las plántulas obtenidas in vitroy ex vitro. El tamaño de la semilla y embrión de H. impetiginosus.

¿Se acabaron las lágrimas? Estudio de las repuestas culturales a la violencia de género

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Laura Filardo Llamas

2017-03-01

Full Text Available Mediante el análisis de la canción del El Huecco “Se acabaron las lágrimas”, en este artículo se busca conseguir un doble objetivo. Por un lado, comprender cómo las canciones, y otras manifestaciones culturales, sirven para responder a determinados acontecimientos sociales, como por ejemplo la violencia de género. Por otro lado, se busca identificar las estrategias discursivas que se utilizan en dicha canción para oponerse a la violencia de género, y cómo estas contribuyen a establecer una relación de empatía con el receptor. Para ello adoptamos un enfoque multimodal, que entiende que la canción es un discurso unitario compuesto de diversos modos comunicativos (texto, música e imagen, en su caso. Combinando dicho enfoque multimodal con el Análisis Crítico del Discurso pretendemos comprobar cómo las estrategias discursivas utilizadas en esta canción sirven para, al menos aparentemente, combatir creencias fuertemente arraigadas en determinados estereotipos de género.

EFICIÊNCIA DO USO DE SISTEMAS ESPECIALISTAS NAS ÁREAS DA SAÚDE

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Gabriel Oliveira Tomedi

2017-02-01

Full Text Available O Sistema Especialista é uma das técnicas da Inteligência Artificial voltada para o auxílio de profissionais de determinado domínio. Em outras palavras, são definidos como programas computacionais que buscam resolver problemas de um determinado campo do conhecimento da mesma maneira que um especialista. Diante disto, o objetivo do estudo visa realizar um levantamento bibliográfico sobre a eficácia do emprego desses sistemas nas áreas da saúde. Para isto foram levantados estudos dos últimos doze anos, nas bases de dados SciELO, Google Acadêmico. Pode-se observar, com o presente estudo de revisão, foram relatados uma maior precisão para os diagnósticos, menor tempo de atendimento, melhoria no desempenho do profissional e um fácil acesso a informações. Com base nestes relatos, pode-se concluir que a utilização de sistemas Especialistas é efetivo, pois melhorou diversos aspectos nessas áreas.

VIVENCIA DE ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA DE LA TRANSICIÓN A LA PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL: UN ENFOQUE FENOMENOLÓGICO SOCIAL

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Antonia Vollrath Ramírez

2011-01-01

Full Text Available La finalidad de este estudio fue comprender el significado de la experiencia de aprendizaje de transición del estudiante de enfermería, y el significado de sus expectativas del aprendizaje para su futura práctica profesional. Optamos por una investigación cualitativa, con enfoque fenomenológico social de Alfred Shutz, para lo cual se entrevistó a diez internos de enfermería. Del análisis comprensivo del tipo vivido, fue identificado que el estudiante siente que al asumir responsabilidades experimenta sufrimiento e inseguridad por falta de conocimiento, no confía en sus habilidades y se siente solo; pero a medida que percibe apoyo adquiere confianza, autonomía y se integra al equipo. Siente además que la enfermera es importante para la transición. Se lograron comprender en el proceso de transición los motivos para y los motivos por qué de sus acciones, y cómo se integra al mundo de la vida cotidiana de un determinado grupo social en un determinado tiempo y espacio.

CONCENTRACIÓN DE Ge, As y Hg EN CARBONES DEL NOROESTE DE VENEZUELA

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Arnoldo González

2011-01-01

Full Text Available Se determinó la concentración de Ge, As y Hg en muestras de carbones venezolanos provenientes de los estados Falcón y Lara, aplicándose un procedimiento de preconcentración para la detección de Ge y As y detección mediante ET AAS. El Hg fue determinado mediante CV AFS. La exactitud y precisión de las metodologías de análisis fue evaluada empleando el material certificado de referencia SARM-19. Los contenidos promedios determinados, 0,2, 2,7 y 0,18 μg g-1 para Ge, As y Hg respectivamente, indican que los carbones analizados no se encuentran enriquecidos con Ge, y que su empleo como fuente de energía generaría un bajo impacto ambiental, de acuerdo a las emisiones de As y Hg. Asimismo, se encontró que el contenido de As disminuye en el carbón de acuerdo al nivel de madurez, siguiendo el orden: turba > lignito >bituminoso > antracita.

Obtención de perfiles teóricos de elementos metálicos con velocidades macroscópicas

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Cirigliano, D.; Costa, A.; Rovira, M.

El propósito de este trabajo es poder establecer -a partir de la modelización de perfiles de distintas especies- patrones de comparación observacional que permitan caracterizar los fenómenos físicos que están presentes en las estructuras que se observan. Para ello se resuelven las ecuaciones de equilibrio de ionización para un determinado átomo y una atmósfera de parámetros determinados. A partir de ello se definen las poblaciones para los distintos grados de ionización. Considerando distintas configuraciones e intensidades de flujos de masa se deducen la función fuente, el espesor óptico y se calculan los perfiles de las distintas líneas. Se obtuvieron perfiles teóricos de líneas del CII, CIV y del OIV para flujos entrante, saliente y pasante. La forma del perfil, las intensidades relativas entre los distintos flujos y el corrimiento Doppler da cuenta de una caracterización teórica a partir de la cual se comparará con observaciones.

CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE EL IMPACTO AMBIENTAL DEL EMPRENDIMIENTO HIDROELÉCTRICO DE PIEDRA DEL AGUILA EN LA CUENCA DEL RÍO LIMAY.

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Juan M. Mendia

1992-12-01

Full Text Available Por definición los conflictos entre las sociedades y el medio, denominados en forma envolvente como ambientales, se dan a partir de como dicha sociedad organiza el aprovechamiento de un conjunto determinado de recursos. Es decir que los problemas ambientales tienen sentido como consecuencia de las acciones del hombre sobre la naturaleza.

Traducción Económica, Comercial y Financiera II. Tarea 1: Análisis del contexto de especialidad

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Vargas Sierra, Chelo

2011-01-01

La primera tarea está destinada a que los futuros traductores se familiaricen con algunos de los sectores del extensísimo campo de la traducción económica, financiera y comercial, al tiempo que adquieren recursos para documentarse sobre aspectos concretos, ligados a los determinados encargos de traducción que les puedan surgir.

¿Perro o musaraña? La recuperación léxica en las categorías semánticas

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Cristina Izura

2010-01-01

Full Text Available Hay palabras que vienen más rápido a la mente de los hablantes cuando se les pregunta por un determinado tema. Existen factores cognitivos que predicen esta rapidez y que nos ayudan a entender cómo funcionan los procesos de recuperación y selección del léxico.

Low-alkali cement from high-efficiency kilns?

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Clausen, C. F.

1960-06-01

Full Text Available Not availableHace unos veinte años, la industria del cemento mantiene una vigilancia extrema del efecto, a veces pernicioso, de los álcalis en el hormigón, esta industria reconoce, por otro lado, la necesidad de fabricar cementos bajos en álcalis, cuando se han de emplear para determinados usos.

Reserve carbohydrates and lipids from the seeds of four tropical tree species with different sensitivity to desiccation

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Juliana Iura de Oliveira Mello

2010-08-01

Full Text Available Considering the importance of water content for the conservation and storage of seeds, and the involvement of soluble carbohydrates and lipids for embryo development, a comparative study was carried out among the seeds of Inga vera (ingá, Eugenia uniflora (pitanga, both classified as recalcitrant, and Caesalpinia echinata (brazilwood and Erythrina speciosa (mulungu, considered as orthodox seeds. Low concentrations of cyclitols (0.3-0.5%, raffinose family oligosaccharides (ca. 0.05% and unsaturated fatty acids (0-19% were found in the seeds of ingá and pitanga, while larger amounts of cyclitols (2-3% and raffinose (4.6-13% were found in brazilwood and mulungu, respectively. These results, in addition to higher proportions of unsaturated fatty acids (53-71% in orthodox seeds, suggested that sugars and lipids played important role in water movement, protecting the embryo cell membranes against injuries during dehydration.Os compostos de reserva das sementes, além de suprirem energia para o desenvolvimento embrionário, desempenham importantes funções relacionadas à proteção celular contra secagem e congelamento. Considerando a importância do teor de água para a conservação e para o armazenamento de sementes de espécies arbóreas e o envolvimento dos carboidratos solúveis e de lipídios nesses processos, foi realizada uma análise comparativa desses compostos em sementes de Inga vera (ingá e Eugenia uniflora (pitanga, consideradas recalcitrantes, e em Caesalpinia echinata (pau-brasil e Erythrina speciosa (mulungu, com comportamento ortodoxo. Baixas concentrações de ciclitóis (0,3-0,5%, de oligossacarídeos da série da rafinose (0,05% e de ácidos graxos insaturados (0-19% foram encontradas em sementes de ingá e pitanga, enquanto maiores quantidades de ciclitóis (2-3% e de rafinose (4,6-13% foram encontradas nas sementes de pau-brasil e mulungu, respectivamente. Estes resultados, juntamente com as altas proporções de �

Estudo comparativo de métodos para a predição do consumo máximo de oxigênio e limiar anaeróbio em atletas

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Fabio Mahseredjian

1999-10-01

Full Text Available A aplicação de uma bateria de testes de avaliação da aptidão física em laboratório envolve uma série de equipamentos sofisticados, principalmente quando o objetivo é a determinação da potência aeróbia (consumo máximo de oxigênio e limiar anaeróbio. Os equipamentos para obtenção desses índices são de alto custo financeiro e requerem profissionais com bom conhecimento, técnico e científico, para seu manuseio, além da impossibilidade de sua utilização para aplicar testes em grande escala. A análise da distância percorrida para determinado tempo ou, ainda, o tempo gasto para percorrer uma metragem prefixada, têm sido muito utilizados com o objetivo de estimar, ou refletir, a aptidão aeróbia, tanto em crianças como em adultos. A proposta deste estudo foi a de analisar a correlação entre os valores de consumo máximo de oxigênio (VO2 máx obtidos num teste de campo, no caso o teste de Cooper (TC, com os determinados através de método direto, em laboratório, além da tentativa de validar este teste de campo e outro, denominado teste de 4.000 metros, na predição do limiar anaeróbio (LA. Foram avaliados 63 jogadores de futebol de campo, com idade variando entre 15 e 20 anos; todos os atletas foram submetidos a três testes, sendo o primeiro realizado em laboratório e os dois subseqüentes em pista de atletismo, no prazo máximo de sete dias. No primeiro teste, realizado em esteira rolante, determinou-se o VO2 máx e o limiar anaeróbio ventilatório (LAV, com o uso de um sistema metabólico computadorizado; nos testes subseqüentes, realizados em campo, seguiu-se, respectivamente, o protocolo preconizado por Cooper (TC e uma corrida de 4.000 metros, em que se determinou o tempo gasto para o percurso determinado. Foi calculado o coeficiente de correlação linear de Pearson (r e obtiveram-se como resultados: • A velocidade do LA mostrou correlação direta significante (r = 0,60 para p < 0,05 com a velocidade m

Desplazamiento del anillo tricuspídeo en niños normales determinado mediante extrapolación de programa ecocardiográfico

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Francisco Javier Ozores Suárez

Full Text Available Introducción: la excursión sistólica del plano lateral del anillo tricuspídeo (TAPSE es un parámetro útil en la evaluación de la función del ventrículo derecho en pacientes pediátricos. Objetivos: mostrar los valores normales del TAPSE en niños cubanos según grupos etarios, y describir su relación con la edad, gasto del ventrículo izquierdo, tiempo de aceleración pulmonar y la fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo. Métodos: se realizó un estudio prospectivo en el que se incluyeron 102 niños normales, a cuya medición del TAPSE se les realizó adaptando el programa para la mensuración de la distancia entre el punto E y el septum interventricular. Resultados: el TAPSE medio fue de 19,4 mm (DS±6 con valores medios en la primera semana de 9,5 mm hasta 21,2 a los 5 años y 24,1 en niños mayores. Se encontró correlación positiva significativa entre el TAPSE y la edad (r= 0,679 descrita por la ecuación TAPSE= 13,2787 + 5,2354 log (X. Se mostraron los valores del TAPSE en 5 grupos de edades. Se encontró también una correlación significativa entre el TAPSE, el tiempo de aceleración pulmonar y el gasto sistólico del ventrículo izquierdo. Conclusiones: existen 5 grupos etarios bien definidos, los mayores cambios del TAPSE se presentan antes de los 5 años de edad, y se encontró una relación logarítmica entre el TAPSE, la edad y el tiempo de aceleración pulmonar. Se recomienda el programa utilizado como alternativa en la medición del TAPSE.

«Juntos pero no revueltos»: Procesos de concentración escolar del «alumnado extranjero» en determinados centros educativos

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García Castaño, F. Javier

2013-06-01

Full Text Available Segregation and / or concentration of foreign populations in some schools is a phenomenon raised by the international scientific production, a recurring theme for the media, and an issue discussed in the society at large and among the educational community more specifically. This situation is seen as crucial to the debate about the presence of foreign immigrant students in the educational system, and questions the ability of this system to promote equality. After giving a general idea about this phenomenon as presented by the scientific production and national and regional statistics, in this article we show our empirical work conducted in two neighborhoods in two cities in Andalusia where we observed the concentration process of immigrant / foreign population over several academic years. With the help of the discourses constructed in these places, we will highlight the existence of inequality, interpret the reasons behind it.La segregación y/o concentración de poblaciones de nacionalidad extranjera en determinadas escuelas es un fenómeno abordado por la producción científica internacional, un tema recurrente para los medios de comunicación y un hecho plasmado en los discursos que, desde la sociedad en general y en concreto desde la comunidad educativa, se plantea como central en el debate sobre la presencia de alumnado «extranjero/inmigrante» en el sistema educativo y que pone en cuestión la capacidad de este para promover la igualdad. Tras presentar de forma general dicho fenómeno, visto por la producción académica y las estadísticas nacionales y regionales, mostramos nuestro trabajo empírico llevado a cabo en dos barrios de dos ciudades andaluzas, donde observamos los procesos de concentración de la población «inmigrante/extranjera» a lo largo de varios cursos escolares. Con la ayuda de los discursos construidos en estos lugares trataremos de interpretar cuál es la lógica de un fenómeno que sigue moldeando un tipo de escuela que, más que gestionar la diversidad, construye la diferencia que termina traduciéndose en desigualdad.

EFFECTS OF FLOTATION VARIABLES ON FELDSPATHIC SAND CONCENTRATION

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ALEJANDRO ARGÜELLES - DÍAZ

2014-01-01

Full Text Available El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar la influencia que determinadas variables (como son, concentraciones del colector, dilución de la pulpa, tiempos de acondicionamiento, pH y velocidad de agitación de la pulpa ejercen en el rendimiento del proceso de flotación de arena feldespática, utilizado para separar el cuarzo del feldespato, así como estimar los valores que proporcionan un rendimiento óptimo. Las arenas feldespáticas provinieron de un depósito sedimentario ubicado en Sarreaus, provincia de Orense al noroeste de España. El rendimiento de flotación se basa en dos parámetros: ley y recuperación. Cada uno de estos parámetros fue determinado en una serie de experimentos en los cuales se varió cada vez una de las variables manteniéndose fijos los valores del resto. Los resultados indican que es posible obtener un rendimiento elevado en la flotación habiéndose determinado las variables óptimas de proceso. Con dichas variables óptimas la ley media del concentrado fue del 95.1% y la recuperación media del 25.6%.

Territorios en perspectiva. La influencia de la distancia fotográfica en algunas interpretaciones americanas del paisaje

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Carlos Santamarina-Macho

2016-10-01

Full Text Available La imagen fotográfica constituye hoy en día una herramienta esencial para el conocimiento, análisis y planificación del territorio, reforzada por su creciente disponibilidad. Sin embargo la fotografía, bajo su apariencia documental, no ofrece información pura de la realidad espacial, sino un relato parcial, seleccionado y codificado de la misma. El uso de imágenes, o de un tipo de imagen, constituye no solo un acto de filtrado de la información, sino también de elección de un modo determinado de interpretarla. Este artículo analiza comparadamente un conjunto de modos de entender el paisaje, tanto el natural como el alterado por la acción humana, que se desarrollaron en los Estados Unidos durante las décadas posteriores a la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y del uso que los mismos realizan de determinados tipos de representaciones fotográficas, particularmente de la fotografía aérea, tanto para la comunicación de ideas territoriales como para establecer distancias frente a otras posiciones intelectualmente confrontadas.

El signo perverso: sobre lenguaje, terrorismo y práctica periodística

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Dr. Luis Veres

2002-01-01

Full Text Available Uno de los grandes problemas de las sociedades desarrolladas, originado en el S. XX, es el fenómeno terrorista. Con el desarrollo de los diversos grupos terroristas que asolan el espectro mundial se ha intentado poner en cuestión un determinado modelo de sociedad sin contraponer una alternativa sólida. Alcanzado un determinado grado de libertades en las sociedades democráticas, el terrorismo carece de cualquier justificación, y por ese motivo los medios de comunicación tienen que poner todos los recursos de los que disponen al servicio de esa lucha contra los terroristas que los estados democráticos realizan desde postulados igualmente democráticos. Esta situación plantea diversos interrogantes éticos acerca del papel del informador y acerca de su instrumento de trabajo: el lenguaje. Por ello, términos como tregua, violencia, uso de la fuerza, lucha armada, operación o ajusticiar implican significaciones contrarias en muchos casos a los valores e informaciones que se pretenden transmitir. El presente trabajo pretende hacer una descripción lingüística de dichos términos atendiendo a sus implicaciones éticas.

LOS ESTUDIANTES EXTRANJEROS Y SU PROCESO DE APRENDIZAJE DEL ESPAÑOL EN COLOMBIA: PRIMEROS INDICIOS DEL TRANSLANGUAJEO

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Jaddy Brigitte NIELSEN NIÑO

Full Text Available RESUMEN El presente artículo tiene como propósito estudiar el uso de translanguaging en el que en esta investigación se ha decidido traducir como translanguajeo determinado de acuerdo al desempeño sociolingüístico y el aprendizaje de un grupo de 22 estudiantes extranjeros que adquieren el español como lengua extranjera en una universidad colombiana. En este artículo se define el translanguajeo como un recurso estratégico determinado dentro de los procesos de aprendizaje de una lengua distinta a la materna, en este caso el español. Se recogieron los datos por medio de la observación directa, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a los participantes y se recolectaron algunos documentos que utilizaron los estudiantes en su proceso de aprendizaje del español. Los datos se analizaron de manera inductiva por medio de categorías de análisis determinadas desde los conceptos, temas y relaciones, con el fin de dar respuesta óptima a las preguntas de investigación. Concluyendo que el translanguajeo es un fenómeno que influye en el desarrollo de la lengua extranjera.

Manejo del síndrome post-caída en el anciano

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M. GANDOY-CREGO

2001-01-01

Full Text Available El síndrome post-caída podemos definirlo como el miedo a padecer una nueva caída, la pérdida de confianza para desarrollar una determinada actividad sin caerse y una disminución de la movilidad y de la capacidad funcional. El objetivo del presente trabajo es plantear una propuesta de actuación que ayude a superar el miedo para, favorecer por un lado la recuperación del equilibrio y la marcha, y por el otro evitar que el temor a una nueva caida, acarree al anciano determinados problemas sociosanitarios. En primer lugar, para ayudar a superar el miedo, utilizaremos determinados conceptos basados en la Terapia Cognitiva de Beck, diversos estudios han mostrado, que una serie de éxitos graduales en la conducta problemática , que llevasen a la consecución de un objetivo claro, mitigaban la sintomatología depresiva y modificaban el autoconcepto del sujeto y sus expectativas negativas, por ello creemos también de gran importancia la utilización simultánea de Técnicas operantes para el desarrollo de conductas.

Modelo de predição para o volume total de Quaruba (Vochysia inundata ducke via análise de fatores e regressão

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Mário Diego Rocha Valente

2011-04-01

Full Text Available Neste trabalho propôs-se um método para a construção de um modelo de regressão para determinar o Volume de Madeira Total da espécie florestal (Vochysia inundata ducke Quaruba, em função de suas características (Diâmetro à Altura do Peito (DAP, Idade e Altura. O modelo foi determinado utilizando-se a técnica estatística multivariada de Análise de Fatores com do Método das Componentes Principais via Rotação Ortogonal do Tipo Varimax para Extração dos Fatores, procurando contornar o problema da Multicolinearidade. Por fim desenvolveu-se um modelo de Regressão Linear Simples com base nos Escores Fatoriais. O modelo determinado apresentou-se de fácil interpretação e utilização, usando-se um fator e proporcionando um bom ajuste (R² = 96 % aos dados e uma boa capacidade preditiva. Ele atendeu a todas as suposições teóricas para sua existência e utilização.

Avaliação térmica e reológica do ciclo de cura do pré-impregnado de carbono/epóxi

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Costa Michelle L.

2003-01-01

Full Text Available Parâmetros cinéticos e reológicos relacionados com o ciclo de cura de um sistema de pré-impregnado de resina epóxi (F584/fibra de carbono (prepreg foram determinados pelo uso de análises térmicas (DSC e DMA e reológicas. Os parâmetros determinados foram utilizados para avaliar o ciclo de cura hoje utilizado industrialmente no processamento de compósitos poliméricos pelo uso do prepreg em estudo.Baseando-se nos resultados das análises térmicas realizadas foi constatado para o sistema estudado que a cinética de cura é de ordem n = 1,3 e que a razão de aquecimento mais apropriada na obtenção de compósito polimérico é de 2,5 °C/min, pois esta razão de aquecimento proporciona um ciclo de cura a temperaturas mais baixas, quando comparada às demais razões estudadas, 5 e 10°C/min, favorecendo uma cura mais homogênea e melhor controlada.

Aplicación del análisis de riesgo en la preparación de soluciones para producción de Quimi-Hib®

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Yordanka Ojeda

2013-08-01

Full Text Available Entre las técnicas avanzadas de administración de riesgo se encuentran las herramientas de soporte estadístico, así como los histogramas y gráficos de frecuencia acumulada, los cuales sirven de base para la acumulación de datos. Se realizó un análisis de los mismos y se evaluó la influencia de diferentes parámetros sobre un proceso determinado para la toma de decisiones. Los resultados obtenidos demostraron que existe riesgo de contaminación de las soluciones en una cabina de flujo laminar. Todos los tampones evaluados cumplieron satisfactoriamente con los límites establecidos para el contenido de endotoxinas y límite microbiano. Los valores de carga microbiana, determinados por diferentes métodos en el ambiente de trabajo, estuvieron dentro de los límites, acorde con la clasificación de las áreas. La higienización de los tanques de preparación demostró que los procedimientos empleados garantizaron una adecuada remoción de los contaminantes. Se concluyó que los riesgos y escenarios evaluados fueron aceptables para alcanzar la calidad del producto.

Aspectos ergonômicos relacionados com o ambiente e equipamentos hospitalares Aspectos ergonómicos relacionados con el ambiente y aparatos hospitalarios Ergonomic aspects of the hospital working environment and equipment

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Neusa Maria Costa Alexandre

1998-10-01

Full Text Available A ergonomia tem sido difundida como uma das mais importantes estratégias para reduzir os problemas originados por situações de trabalho que causam lesões no sistema músculo-esquelético. O presente trabalho discute determinados aspectos do ambiente como espaço de trabalho, altura da superfície de trabalho, limites de alcance e equipamentos, relacionando-os com as atividades ocupacionais da enfermagem.La ergonomía ha sido difundida como una de las más importantes estratégias para disminuir los problemas originados por situaciones de trabajo que causan lesiones en el sistema musculosquelético. El presente trabajo discute determinados aspectos del ambiente como espacio de trabajo, altura de la superficie de trabajo, limites del alcance y aparatos, relacionándolos con las actividades ocupacionales de enfermería.Ergonomics has been one of the most important strategies for reducing musculoskeletal injuries caused by working conditions. The present report discusses particular aspects of the working environment such as work space, working heights, as well as the limits of reach and of the equipment used, and attempts to relate these to the occupational activities in nursing.

Influencia de los factores que definen el modelo estético corporal en el bienestar de las mujeres jóvenes afectadas o no afectadas por anorexia y bulimia

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Victoria Carrillo Durán

2013-06-01

Full Text Available OBJETIVO DEL ESTUDIO: El modelo estético corporal actual viene determinado por diferentes factores personales y socioculturales, siendo necesario profundizar su influencia e identificar las dimensiones en que se agrupan. METODOLOGÍA: Para eso, se evaluó la actitud de una muestra de 95 mujeres (saludables y enfermas de anorexia y bulimia frente a la repercusión de su bienestar en determinados factores relacionados con el modelo estético corporal. En segundo lugar, se realizó un análisis factorial de Componentes Principales para determinar las dimensiones en que se agrupan. RESULTADOS Y CONCLUSIONES: Concluímos, que son tres las dimensiones de influencia extraídas: primera: "la dimensión social y de autoestima", segunda: "la dimensión sociocultural relacionada con los medios de comunicación" y tercera: "la dimensión de influencia del compañero y la aceptación". A pesar de ser mayor la influencia de los factores personales, familia, amigos y compañero, la "dimensión sociocultural mediática" es la que determina una diferencia mayor entre ambos grupos.

Trabalho, cotidiano e arte: uma síntese embasada na Estética de Georg Lukács

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Deribaldo Santos

Full Text Available Resumo A partir de uma análise imanente, esta comunicação dialoga com a Estética de Lukács, apresentando algumas das principais categorias utilizadas por esse filósofo para edificar uma nova proposta sobre o campo estético. A tese central do autor considera que a arte partilha de uma condição especial da relação objeto-sujeito, em que a produção de um determinado campo homogêneo, pelo artista, lapida as opacidades da vida cotidiana, possibilitando a elevação do ser social a um patamar superior de objetivação, soerguendo a humanidade à condição de registrar sua autoconsciência. A arte, com essa elevação, comprova a imanência humana. Para desenvolver essa investigação, o autor procura identificar, com base nas mediações obtidas a partir da centralidade do trabalho, os tipos de reflexos existentes na vida cotidiana e como alguns desses reflexos se desenvolvem e se diferenciam dos demais até atingirem determinado grau de objetividade superior.

LA CHAMPETA LA VERDAD DEL CUERPO

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Enrique Luis Muñoz Vélez

2001-08-01

Full Text Available Es indudable que el baile es un lugar para el encuentro, un espacio lleno de significados y culturales, donde las personas puede percibirse, es proximidad del uno con el otro, o de los unos con los otros en el cual se construye una sociabilidad bajo determinados códigos que se exterioriza en la champeta como viva expresión de lo barrial.

Bilirrubina covalente : estudio en las enfermedades hepatobiliares

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Ruiz Cabello Jiménez, Miguel

2011-01-01

Una cuarta bilirrubina ha sido identificada, llamada bilirrubinacovalente, delta o biliproteina, la cual esta constituida por bilirrubina conjugada unida por enlace probablemente covalente a la albumina. para estudiar su importancia cl??nica hemos determinado la bilirrubina covalente en 499 muestras de 226 individuos mediante cromatografia con resina intercambiadora de aniones, m??todo ideado por seligson. en sujetos normales, en pacientes con hiperbilirrubinemia indirecta excluidos aquellos ...

DA POÉTICA DO ENGAJAMENTO NA LITERATURA POLICIAL DE LAURA LIPPMAN

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Isabella Santos Mundim

2013-04-01

Full Text Available Este artigo propõe investigar como se dá a relação da literatura policial de Laura Lippman com um projeto ético determinado. Com base na leitura de obras selecionadas, pretende-se analisar como essa autora se vale da inventividade da linguagem para traduzir, em narrativa, o fenômeno da violência e a falência das instituições.

Análise química de folhas de cactáceas do gênero Pereskia

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Lara Soares Santos

2015-09-01

Full Text Available Algumas cactáceas do gênero Pereskia são utilizadas na alimentação como hortaliça, ainda considerada não convencional. Neste contexto, faz-se necessário estudar as características nutricionais das plantas através de análises químicas visando possível consumo humano. Com o objetivo de caracterizá-las, determinou-se a composição centesimal, teor de fenólicos e nitrato nas três espécies de cactáceas do gênero Pereskia, em três tratamentos pós-colheita (seca in natura, liofilizada e cozida e seca, em delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado com quatro repetições, resultando em trinta e seis amostras analisadas. Foram utilizadas quatro plantas-matrizes para cada espécie, cultivadas em vasos no mesmo viveiro. O teor de fenólicos foi determinado com uso do reagente Folin-Ciocalteau, a partir de extrato etanólico; o teor de nitrato foi determinado após extração com água, por espectrofotometria. A análise da composição centesimal foi realizada de acordo com métodos do Instituto Adolfo Lutz. O teor de fenólicos foi influenciado tanto pela espécie quanto pelo tratamento pós-colheita, apresentando-se maior nas folhas liofilizadas. O teor de nitrato também foi influenciado pela espécie e pelo tratamento pós-colheita, apresentando-se maior nas folhas secas in natura e na espécie Pereskia grandifolia Haw. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre as espécies em nenhum dos nutrientes avaliados pela composição centesimal. Em relação ao processamento houve diferença significativa somente no teor de cinzas, que foi maior nas plantas secas in natura. Os nutrientes avaliados apresentaram resultados próximos aos já determinados para a espécie mais consumida como alimento, a Pereskia aculeata Miller.

Avaliação da carcaça de suínos imunocastrados pela técnica da ultrassonografia em tempo real

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Charles Kiefer

2013-12-01

Full Text Available . Conduziu-se este estudo com o objetivo de avaliar a acurácia da técnica de ultrassonografia em tempo real como ferramenta para predição das características de carcaça de suínos in vivo. Foram utilizados 120 suínos machos imunocastrados, com peso de 117,33±8,45kg, aos 165 dias de idade. Os animais foram submetidos à avaliação de carcaça por meio de ultrassonografia in vivo. Foram mensuradas a profundidade de músculo, espessura de toucinho e o grau de marmoreio. Após a avaliação das carcaças por ultrassonografia, os animais foram abatidos em frigorífico onde foram determinadas a espessura de toucinho, profundidade de músculo e percentual de carne magra nas carcaças. A espessura de toucinho medida por ultrassonografia e, medida na carcaça apresentaram correlação com o percentual de carne magra na carcaça mensurado por ultrassonografia. As profundidades de músculo medida na carcaça e obtida por ultrassonografia apresentaram correlação com o percentual de carne magra e o índice de bonificação determinados a partir de dados de ultrassonografia. O percentual de carne magra e o índice de bonificação determinados a partir de dados de ultrassonografia apresentaram correlação com o percentual de carne magra e o índice de bonificação determinados na carcaça. A técnica de ultrassonografia em tempo real apresentou alta correlação com a determinação direta dos parâmetros da carcaça dos suínos, para o cálculo do percentual de carne magra e do índice de bonificação, podendo ser utilizada para estimar a quantidade de carne na carcaça e a bonificação com acurácia.

Potential Malaysia agricultural waste materials for the biosorption of cadmium(II) from aqueous solution

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Foo, L.P.Y.; Tee, C.Z.; Raimy, N.R.; Hassell, D.G.; Lee, L.Y. [University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Selangor (Malaysia)

2012-04-15

Biosorption of cadmium(II) ions (Cd{sup 2+}) onto Ananas comosus (AC) peel, Parkia speciosa (PS) pods and Psidium guajava (PG) peel were investigated in this study. Batch sorption experiments were performed by investigating the effect of initial pH. It was found that Cd{sup 2+} uptake was highly dependent on the initial pH and Cd{sup 2+} removal efficiency was highest for PG peel, followed by AC peel and PS pods. Biosorption experiments were carried out using different initial Cd{sup 2+} concentration and the experimental data obtained was fitted to both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The experimental data was found to best fit the Langmuir isotherm, and adsorption capacities of 18.21 mg/g (AC peel), 25.64 mg/g (PS pods) and 39.68 mg/g (PG peel) were obtained. Comparison with published adsorption capacities for other low-cost biosorbents indicates that PS pods and PG peel have potential as low-cost biosorbent materials for the removal of Cd{sup 2+} from aqueous solution. (orig.)

Soil microbial biomass in an agroforestry system of Northeast Brazil

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Rosane C. Rodrigues

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Agroforestry systems (AFS are considered alternative land use options to help prevent soil degradation and improve soil microbial biomass and organic C status. However, it is unclear how different densities of babassu palm [Attalea speciosa (syn. Orbignya phalerata], which is an important tree in Northeast Brazil, affect the soil microbial biomass. We investigated the soil microbial biomass C and activity under AFS with different densities of babassu palm associated with Brachiaria brizantha grass. Soil microbial biomass C (MBC, soil microbial biomass N (MBN, MBC:total organic C ratio, fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis and dehydrogenase activity showed highest values in plots with high density of babassu palm. On the other hand, the respiratory quotient (qCO2 was significantly greater in plots without babassu palm. Brachiaria brizantha in monoculture may promote C losses from the soil, but AFS with high density of babassu palm may increase the potential of soils to accumulate C.Keywords: Enzyme activity, tropical soil, babassu palm, silvopastoral system, soil quality.DOI: 10.17138/TGFT(341-48

Combination of peracetic acid and ultrasound reduces Salmonella Typhimurium on fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa).

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Silveira, Luiza Oliveira; do Rosário, Denes Kaic Alves; Giori, Ana Carolina Garcia; Oliveira, Syllas Borburema Silva; da Silva Mutz, Yhan; Marques, Clara Suprani; Coelho, Jussara Moreira; Bernardes, Patrícia Campos

2018-04-01

Salmonella outbreaks related to fruits and vegetables have been reported being lettuce one of the most contaminated. Peracetic acid (PA) at 50 mg/L, sodium dichloroisocyanurate (SD) at 100 mg/L, and the combination of SD at 100 mg/L and babaçu coconut ( Attalea speciosa ) oil detergent at 100 mg/L were applied to fresh lettuce. Natural contaminant microbiota, physicochemical characteristics, and sensory attributes were evaluated. PA and SD reduced mesophilic aerobic counts by 2.1 and 1.5 log cfu/g, respectively. The most efficient treatment in reducing natural microbiota (i.e., PA) was applied alone and in combination with ultrasound (US). It reduced Salmonella enterica Typhimurium counts to undetectable levels (< 1 log cfu/g). US further reduced S. Typhimurium counts by 0.6 log cfu/g in relation to PA, treatment which lessened the pH but increased the titratable acidity of lettuce, but did not cause total color difference. Therefore, the combination of PA and US holds a potential industrial application for sanitization purposes.

Funcionamiento ejecutivo y motivación en niños de educación infantil con riesgo de dificultades en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas

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Presentación Herrero, María Jesús; Mercader, Jessica; Siegenthaler Hierro, Rebeca; Fernández Andrés, María Inmaculada; Miranda Casas, Ana

2015-01-01

Introduccion. Los avances en las tecnicas de neuroimagen han propiciado un creciente interes por el estudio del cerebelo y su participacion en los procesos cognitivos. Es cada vez mas evidente la relacion que existe entre este organo y la produccion linguistica, y entre las patologias cerebelosas y determinados trastornos del lenguaje, como la disartria cerebelosa. Objetivo. Revisar la contribucion del cerebelo a las funciones linguisticas, analizar los trastornos del lenguaje que...

Física básica: electromagnetismo

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Rubio Hernández, Francisco José

2004-01-01

Volumen dedicado al estudio del Electromagnetismo. La filosofía de este libro es la siguiente: partiendo de un conocido teorema de la Teoría de Campos de Helmholtz, que establece que un campo de fuerzas queda determinado cuando se conocen los valores de su divergencia y de su rotacional, se hace un recorrido por los diferentes temas que tradicionalmente se estudian en la parte de electromagnetismo.

VALORACIÓN DE LA TRADICIÓN ORAL COMO FUENTE EN EL ESTUDIO DE NUBES Y TIPOS DE TIEMPO

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Alfredo Ramón Morte

1991-01-01

La tradición oral puede aportar informaciones complementarias e incluso decisivas en el estudio del clima; además, su cualidad de sintetizar la percepción empírica durante siglos de experiencias humanas en el medio natural, incrementa su valor para la Geografía. En este trabajo se pretende analizar las apreciaciones populares sobre las formaciones nubosas y su relación con determinados tipos de tiempo.

IMPACTO DE LAS TRANSFORMACIONES SOCIO-ESPACIALES EN CIUDAD DE LA HABANA

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Isabel Valdivia

2012-01-01

importante y actual analizar en que medida la asimilación económica de los territorios y el proceso de urbanización desarrollado en ellos ha determinado los diferentes grados de vulnerabilidad que éstos presentan y que son el punto de partida de los problemas ambientales que sufren. Lo cual se ejemplifi ca mediante el estudio de caso en la Cuenca del río Quibú.

Manejo de Displasias Esqueléticas

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Nancy Unanue M., Dra.

2015-07-01

En los últimos años la mayor precisión diagnóstica se ha acompañado de mayores oportunidades terapéuticas. El desarrollo de nuevas técnicas quirúrgicas de apoyo en casos de deformidades óseas y de técnicas menos invasivas de alargamiento han determinado mejoría en talla final, pero por sobre todo, en la calidad de vida de nuestros pacientes.

ANALISIS TEMPORAL Y ESPACIAL DE LA CALIDAD DEL AIRE DETERMINADO POR MATERIAL PARTICULADO PM10 Y PM2,5 EN LIMA METROPOLITANA

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Pacsi Valdivia, Sergio A.; Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (Perú).

2016-01-01

En el presente estudio se realizó un análisis de la variación temporal y espacial de la concentración del PM2,5 y PM10 en Lima y el Callao. Se utilizaron datos de concentración de PM2,5 y PM10 medidos y analizados por la DIGESA y el SENAMHI, a través de la red de monitoreo de calidad del aire de Lima Metropolitana, durante el periodo 2001 y 2014. Los resultados muestran que los promedios diarios de PM10 no sobrepasan los Estándares de Calidad del aire (ENCA) del Perú, sin embargo los promedio...

Estado nutricional de mangueiras determinado pelos métodos DRIS e CND Nutritional status of mango determined by DRIS and CND methods

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Lucas S. Politi

2013-01-01

Full Text Available Diferentes procedimentos referentes do método do sistema integrado de diagnose e recomendação podem influenciar a acurácia da diagnose foliar da mangueira. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi comparar diagnósticos do estado nutricional da mangueira obtidos através de diferentes métodos de avaliação do estado nutricional, comparando-se relações multivariadas (método CND com relações bivariadas (método DRIS, ou seja, com variações quanto ao uso de normas específicas ou preliminares e à transformação logarítmica dos dados. Foram utilizados resultados de análises de teores foliares de macro e micronutrientes de 63 pomares de mangueira do Vale do Submédio São Francisco. Para a interpretação dos índices nutricionais através do critério do Potencial de Resposta à Adubação. Os métodos CND e DRIS, com e sem transformação logarítmica e se usando normas específicas ou preliminares, as quais apresentaram desempenho semelhante na avaliação do estado nutricional da mangueira no Submédio São Francisco. Nos pomares de manga do semiárido nordestino as deficiências de micronutrientes (Zn, Fe e Cu foram mais frequentes que a deficiência de macronutrientes.Different procedures for the integrated method of diagnosis and recommendation may influence the accuracy of foliar diagnosis of mango. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare the diagnosis of nutritional status of mango obtained by different methods of assessing nutritional status, comparing multivariate relations (method CND with bivariate relationships (DRIS i.e., variations in the use of specific or preliminary standards and a logarithmic transformation of the data. The macro and micronutrient leaf analysis results of 63 mango orchards of Lower-middle São Francisco River Valley, Brazil, were used. To interpret nutritional status the Potential Response to Fertilization (PRA criteria was used. The CND and DRIS methods, with and without logarithmic transformation and using specific or preliminary standards, which showed similar performance in assessing the nutritional status of the mango in Lower-middle San Francisco. Mango orchards in the semiarid region of northeast Brazil, the micronutrient deficiencies (Zn, Fe and Cu were more frequent than macronutrient deficiency.

Correlación entre los azúcares declarados en los rótulos de bebidas analcohólicas y los determinados experimentalmente

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Olmedo, Luciana; Henning, María Florencia; García, Silvia; Papalardo, Brenda; Malpeli, Agustina; Bisceglia, María Gabriela; Pellón Maisón, Magalí

2017-01-01

La obesidad es una enfermedad multifactorial con un importante componente genético, pero en la mayoría de los casos se produce como consecuencia de un desbalance energético entre calorías consumidas y calorías gastadas. El consumo excesivo de bebidas azucaradas contribuye de manera significativa al aumento del consumo calórico y por lo tanto, al desarrollo de la obesidad. Existe controversia sobre el impacto negativo diferencial que ejercen cada uno de los edulcorantes calóricos utilizados en...

Larval fish distribution and their relationship with environmental factors in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea (central Mediterranean during two years of sampling

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Adriana Profeta

2014-06-01

The results of this study could have implications for the management of marine resources, because the investigated area has already been identified as a nursery area for many pelagic and coastal fishes and a natural habitat for many species of high commercial interest. Fig. 1. Results of CCA analysis for larval fish species and sampled stations during June 2006. Two first axes (CCA1 and CCA2 are represented. Species abbreviations in alphabetical order: An_a (Anthias anthias, Ap_i (Apogon imberbis, Ar_k (Arnoglossus kessleri, Ar_h (Argyropelecus hemigymnus, Ar_l (Arnoglossus laterna, Ar_r (Arnoglossus rueppelii, Ar_t (Arnoglossus thori, Be_g (Benthosema glaciale, Bl_o (Blennius ocellaris, Bo_b (Boops boops, Bo_p (Bothus podas, Ca_a (Capros aper, Ca_p (Callyonimus maculatus, Ce_m (Ceratoscopelus maderensis, Ce_m1(Cepola macrophtalma, Ci_l (Citharus linguatula, Co_j (Coris julis, Co_n (Ophidion barbatum, Cy_b (Cyclothone braueri, Cy_p (Cyclothone pygmaea, En_e (Engraulis encrasicolus, Di_a (Diplodus annularis, Di_h (Diaphus holti, Di_r (Diaphus rafinesquei, El_r (Electrona rissoi, Go_n (Gobius niger, He_d (Helicolenus dactylopterus, Hy_b (Hygophum benoiti, Hy_h (Hygophum hygomii, La_c (Lampanyctus crocodilus, La_p (Lampanyctus pusillus, Le_c (Lepidotrigla cavillone, Le_j (Lestidiops jayakari, Lo_d (Lobianchia dofleini, Ma_m (Maurolicus muelleri, Ma_s (Macrorhamphosus scolopax, Me_m (Merluccius merluccius, Mi_p (Micromesistius poutassou, My_p (Myctophum punctatum, Mu_s (Mullus surmuletus, Ne_s (Nemichthys scolopaceus, No_b (Notoscopelus bolini, No_e (Notoscopelus elongatus, No_r (Arctozenus risso, Ob_m (Oblada melanura, Pa_s (Paralepis speciosa. Sc_p (Scorpaena porcus, Sc_s (Scorpaena scrofa, Se_c (Serranus cabrilla, Se_h (Serranushepatus, Sp_f (Spicara maena, Sp_s (Spicara smaris, Sy sp. (Symphurus nigrescens, Sy_v, (Symphurus ligulatus, St_b (Stomias boa boa, Tr_d (Trachinus draco, Tr_me (Trachurus mediterraneus, Tr_t (Trachurus trachurus, Ur_s (Uranoscopus scaber

Seleção de matrizes e clones de mangabeira para o cultivo in vitro Selection of parents and clones of mangabeira for in vitro cultivation

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Luana de Lima Machado

2004-05-01

Full Text Available Altas taxas de mortalidade em viveiro de mudas de mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa impedem seu uso na reversão do processo de degradação das terras e na manutenção da produtividade e integridade ambiental do Cerrado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar matrizes e clones, provenientes de propagação sexuada e assexuada, com potencial de propagação in vitro, para produção de mudas de mangabeira. Foram coletados frutos de 11 matrizes e de cada matriz selecionaram-se 24 sementes em bom estado fitossanitário. Após a desinfecção, as sementes foram inoculadas em meio MS, sem reguladores de crescimento, obtendo-se uma média de germinação de 92,4%, e as matrizes não apresentaram diferença significativa entre si. Na fase de multiplicação, em meio MS, com os reguladores de crescimento BAP (6-benzilaminopurina e AIB (ácido indol-3-butírico, ambos na concentração de 1,28 mg L-1, a melhor matriz foi a C1 e o melhor clone foi o C1 15. Em todas as fases foi observada alta variabilidade, em menor porcentagem na matriz e maior porcentagem no clone dentro da matriz. A seleção deve ser realizada principalmente nos clones dentro da matriz.High tax of mortality of mangabeira (Hancornia speciosa seedlings in greenhouse conditions hinders its use on the reversion of the degradation of the natural vegetation, as well as on the preservation of the production and environmental integrity. The objective of this work was to select better mother plants and clones from sexual and assexual propagation, with potential to survive in vitro, for producing mangaba seedlings. Fruits were collected from 11 mother plants and from each plant, 24 seeds without aparent diseases were selected. After superficial desinfection, seeds were inoculated in MS medium without growth regulators and having a germination of 92.4% without significant difference between mother plants. On multiplication phase, with MS medium, with growth regulators BAP (6-benzilaminopurine

Criaderos y fauna de mosquitos en el área urbana de Armenia posterior al terremoto del 25 de enero de 1999

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César A. Rodriguez

2001-06-01

Full Text Available Como resultado del terremoto del 25 de enero de 1999 en Armenia, se creó un ambiente favorable para la proliferación de mosquitos debido al colapso de edificaciones y a la reubicación de parte de la población en áreas donde se favoreció el contacto con posibles vectores de enfermedades. Con el fin de obtener información de base para el programa de control de vectores, se llevó a cabo un muestre0 entre los meses de septiembre de 1999 y febrero del 2000, para caracterizar la fauna de larvas de mosquitos en los criaderos encontrados en 14 de las 15 zonas en que fue organizada la ciudad para el proceso de reconstrucción. Se recolectaron 7 especies de mosquitos; Aedes aegyptifue la especie más abundante en los 7 tipos de criaderos determinados en el estudio en todas las zonas muestreadas. El indice de Breteau (10,92, el índice larvario (8,22 y el indice de depósito (9,44 determinados en este estudio, demuestran el alto riesgo de transmisión del dengue en la ciudad y, por ende, la necesidad de continuar e incrementar los esfuerzos de control del vector de la enfermedad.

Composição centesimal e teor de colesterol dos cortes comerciais de capivara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris L. 1766 Centesimal composition and cholesterol content in commercial cuts of capybaras (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris L. 1766

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Sandra H. I. Oda

2004-12-01

Full Text Available Com o presente trabalho, objetivou-se determinar a composição centesimal e o teor de colesterol presente dos diferentes cortes comerciais da carne de capivara. A umidade, proteína, extrato etéreo e cinzas foram determinados segundo a AOAC (1990. O colesterol foi determinado por colorimetria. Os cortes comerciais apresentaram média de 75,80% de umidade; 21,74% de proteína; 0,74% de lipídios; 0,90% de cinzas; e 23,3 mg/100g de colesterol. Houve diferença (PThe aim of this work was to determine the proximate composition and cholesterol content in different commercial cuts of capybara. Moisture, crude fat, lipids and ash were determined following AOAC (1990 methods. Cholesterol content was determined by colorimetric method. Commercial cuts had values of: 75.8% of moisture; 21.74% of crude protein; 0.74% of crude fat; 0.90% of ash and 23.3mg/100g of cholesterol. There were significant (P<.05 differences on percentages of moisture and cholesterol content in the different commercial cuts. However, there was no difference on crude protein, crude fat and ash values. Results showed a lower percentage of lipids and cholesterol content in comparison with the meat of other species.

Determinação do ponto de carga zero em solos Determination of the zero point of charge in soils

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Bernardo van Raij

1973-01-01

Full Text Available São apresentados os fundamentos e dois métodos de determinação do ponto de carga zero (PCZ em solos. Por um dos métodos o PCZ foi determinado como sendo o pH do ponto de cruzamento de curvas de titulação dos solos em soluções de NaCl 1; 0.1; 0 01; c 0,001N. Pelo outro método o PCZ foi determinado por extrapolação ou interpolação da carga líquida dos solos, determinada por retenção de íons em soluções de NaCl 0,2N, CaCl2 0,01N e MgSO4 0,01N, ao valor de pH em que a carga líquida era nula.The zero point of charge (ZPC of soils was determined by the crossing point of acid-base potenciometric titration curves in different concentrations of NaCl. Alternatively, the ZPC was found by extrapolating or interpolating the net electric charge of soils, determined by direct adsorption of ions from solution of NaCl, CaCl2 and MgSO4, to the pH of charge zero.

Atividades secretas em noites sombrias: memória do universo dos garotos de programa

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Francisco Ramos de Farias

2013-06-01

Full Text Available http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-1384.2013v10n1p344 Este estudo destina-se a explicar as relações entre dois tipos de atividades sexuais, caracterizadas pela ação de um homem em determinados lugares para oferecer e prestar serviços sexuais, dispondo do corpo para aluguel temporário, identificado como proprietário, e a de outro que frequenta esses lugares em buscas desses serviços, identificado como inquilino. Ambos celebram um contrato determinado pelo proprietário, restando ao inquilino aceitá-lo ou não, mas jamais modificar quaisquer cláusulas. A ação desses homens e suas consequências relatadas pelo proprietário, em cinco encontros, anotada pelo pesquisador, constituem uma escrita sobre as várias ocorrências que têm lugar na calada das noites em espaços de grandes cidades onde ocorre a prostituição masculina. Conclui-se que o contrato entre ambos não os transforma em aliados devido à assimetria da relação que se estabelece entre duas posições subjetivas diferentes e que o proprietário utiliza-se de subterfúgios para negar a sua homossexualidade.

O "corpo-sujeito" nas representações culturais da cegueira

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Bruno Sena Martins

2009-04-01

Full Text Available Quando falamos em subjectividade corpórea estamos a ser complacentes com uma óbvia redundância, afinal toda a subjectividade se imbrica numa vivência corpórea que é condição da existência. Não há, portanto, subjectividade não corpórea, não há subjectividade fora da experiência incorporada. No entanto, apesar disso, permanece importante falarmos em subjectividade corpórea, seja para confrontar determinado dualismo cartesiano que desincorpora o sujeito de conhecimento, seja para denunciar a insustentabilidade de determinado construtivismo que, ao procurar elidir o peso moderno de ideologias essencialistas de biologia-como-destino, negligenciou, muitas vezes ao limite, dimensões de existência em que o corpo vivido recolhe insolúvel centralidade. A partir de um longo trabalho etnográfico realizado junto de pessoas cegas no contexto português, procurarei explorar como a experiência incorporada da cegueira surge representada, enquanto vivência e enquanto projecção. Dessa forma, intento uma perspectiva em que as representações culturais hegemónicas sobre a cegueira são pensadas desde o "corpo-sujeito" ("corps-sujet" formulado por Maurice Merleau-Ponty.

Percepções do sofrimento psíquico na obra de Patativa do Assaré

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Henrique Figueiredo Carneiro

2011-12-01

Full Text Available Este artigo aborda as "Percepções do Sofrimento Psíquico na obra de Patativa do Assaré" a partir de pesquisa sob perspectiva transdisciplinar, onde desenvolveu-se uma investigação no sentido de verificar quais características comuns que podem ser consideradas como identitárias da cultura cearense e que se encontram expressas em manifestações da poesia popular. O estudo dos valores de identidade e identificações, relacionados ao sentido de territorialidade existente nos indivíduos que ocupam determinado espaço geográfico, serviu como situação para se delimitar um contexto onde processos psíquicos ocorrem e que marcam a vida destes indivíduos. A obra do poeta popular cearense Patativa do Assaré e sua própria existência individual serviu como parâmetro para a verificação dos conceitos elaborados ao longo do estudo, sendo possível fazer relações entre o sentido de ser cearense definindo-se alguns dos aspectos de identificações culturais consolidados em um determinado espaço territorial possíveis de serem articulados através de processos psíquicos.

VALORACIÓN DE LA TRADICIÓN ORAL COMO FUENTE EN EL ESTUDIO DE NUBES Y TIPOS DE TIEMPO

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Alfredo Ramón Morte

1991-01-01

Full Text Available La tradición oral puede aportar informaciones complementarias e incluso decisivas en el estudio del clima; además, su cualidad de sintetizar la percepción empírica durante siglos de experiencias humanas en el medio natural, incrementa su valor para la Geografía. En este trabajo se pretende analizar las apreciaciones populares sobre las formaciones nubosas y su relación con determinados tipos de tiempo.

Diseño de una estrategia de desarrollo responsable y sostenible de productividad estructurada en los soportes categóricos y enfoques productivos

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Martínez Rojas, Jazmith Adriana; Botero Muzulini, Juan Carlos

2012-01-01

El presente documento, tiene como finalidad presentar una estrategia de desarrollo responsable y sostenible social y ambientalmente, estructurada en cinco ejes categóricos y tres enfoques de la productividad, los cuales son determinados en el recorrido de la investigación. This document aims to present a strategy for sustainable development and social responsibility and environmentally structured in five main categorical and three productivity approaches, which are determined in the course...

Consideraciones sociales en el diseño y planificación de parques urbanos

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Ramiro Flores-Xolocotzi; Manuel de Jesús González-Guillén

2007-01-01

Los parques urbanos han sido creados desde tiempos históricos con la finalidad de proporcionar diversos servicios destinados a beneficiar a determinados grupos sociales. Actualmente, el concepto de parques públicos incluye principios de sustentabilidad ecológica, económica y social, es debido a ello que se permite considerarlos como espacios incluyentes y con usos recreativos diversos. Sin embargo, a través de un análisis de estudios ...

La introducción del sistema métrico decimal y los libros de texto en España

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Picado, Miguel; Rico, Luis

2012-01-01

El artículo resalta la relevancia de los libros de texto en la difusión de determinados conocimientos matemáticos. Este alcance se ejemplifica con resultados de un estudio histórico realizado sobre funcionalidad y características de los textos de matemáticas en la introducción y difusión del sistema métrico decimal en España en el período 1849-1892.

Libro de referencia: La Mediación Social

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Esteban Mate

2011-09-01

"La teoría de la mediación considera que lo relevante en el análisis del cambio social, no es que determinado componente del medio humano sea objeto, modelo u objetivo; sino el proceso mismo por el que los objetos son relacionados con los objetivos mediante modelos y el permanente movimiento que lleva a todo modelo a objetivarse, y a todo objeto a constituirse en portador de la mediación."

El "continuum de eficacia en la recuperación": un marco integrador para el estudio de los comportamientos mnémicos. Modelo predictivo de la eficacia y contraste experimental en pruebas de reconocimiento verbal visual.

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Aznar Casanova, José Antonio

1989-01-01

Este trabajo centra la atención en el reconocimiento verbal visual. Tiene como objetivo, mostrar las relaciones funcionales existentes entre las condiciones experimentales de reconocimiento, que provocan diversos comportamientos mnémicos, y determinados aspectos de la respuesta: velocidad, exactitud y eficacia.La corriente del Procesamiento de información (en su enfoque neoconexionista, fundamentado en la metáfora del ordenador) ha utilizado habitualmente las pruebas de recuerdo libre, con cl...

Conducta agresiva y deporte

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Pelegrín Muñoz, Antonia

2002-01-01

El comportamiento agresivo viene precedido por una serie de factores que provocan el desarrollo de dicho comporta miento en determinados contextos (familia, escuela, comunidad, deporte...). Desde hace ya algunas décadas, el comportamiento agresivo en el deporte está alcanzando una incidencia considerable como para plantear soluciones que lo reduzcan en este contexto y hacer del deporte un instrumento educativo, necesario para dotar a los niños y adolescentes de comportamientos adecuados y...

Misceláneas

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Boletín Cultural y Bibliográfico Banco de la República

1958-03-01

Full Text Available Considerando el vivo interés que para los investigadores y eruditos de nuestra historia, y aun para los simples curiosos, tienen siempre los documentos antiguos, impresos o manuscritos, que de alguna manera se relacionan con la evolución social, cultural y política de Colombia, se ha determinado publicar, a partir del presente número del Boletín, una sección de referencia denominada "Misceláneas".

Avaliação do leasing financeiro: um estado da arte

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Mehra, Ajay

1988-01-01

Leasing tem sido definido como um "contrato através do qual o arrendatário confere ao arrendador o direito de usar um ativo por um determinado período de tempo, em troca de um aluguel". É um contrato executório, mediante o qual duas ou mais partes se comprometem a cumprir certas obrigações/condições pelo direito, de usar um bem e a pagar por este direito.

Praxedes: protótipo de um kit educacional de robótica baseado na plataforma Arduino

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Francisco Ioneiton da Silva

2013-09-01

Full Text Available Este artigo descreve a criação de um protótipo de um robô móvel, com finalidade educacional utilizando a plataforma Arduino, tendo como principal finalidade simplificar o uso desta plataforma, eliminando a necessidade de conhecimentos complexos em determinados níveis de ensino como bem como de oferecer uma alternativa a os kits disponíveis no mercado com custos relativamente acessíveis.

Efecto de la adición de fitasa sobre la biodisponibilidad mineral in vitro en papillas infantiles

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Frontela Saseta, Carmen

2007-01-01

Los cereales son empleados como dieta complementaria a la lactancia materna a partir del 4º mes ya que suministra nutrientes esenciales (especialmente hidratos de carbono, proteínas, minerales y vitaminas (particularmente tiamina). Los alimentos infantiles elaborados a partir de harinas procedentes de cereales pueden presentar compromiso en la biodisponibilidad de determinados minerales, por ello, es de gran importancia tratar de establecer los tratamientos tecnológicos necesarios para que la...

A trofolaxes grupal: transtornos narcísicos e reconstruções vinculares La trofolaxis grupal: perturbaciones narcisistas y reconstrucciones vinculares Trophallaxis group: narcissistic disturbances and linking reconstructions

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Lazslo Antonio Ávila

2007-12-01

Full Text Available O presente trabalho apresenta um conceito derivado da Biologia do Conhecimento aplicado metaforicamente aos grupos humanos. Trofolaxes denomina o processo de comunicação química utilizado por determinados animais, os insetos sociais, para comunicar uns aos outros as necessidades de sua comunidade, seja em termos de defesa, seja de alimentação ou de reprodução. Aplicada aos grupos, a noção de trofolaxes permite entender determinados mecanismos de regulação grupal pelos quais, através principalmente da linguagem, os indivíduos conseguem produzir a identidade grupal, as fronteiras delimitadoras do grupo e os elementos da dinâmica que possibilitam as interações interindividuais. Se aos insetos, a trofolaxes permite a comunicação, as alterações ontogenéticas e a adaptação filogenética, para os grupos humanos, a trofolaxes simbólica implica na possibilidade da geração da ontogênese específica das distintas psiques, necessárias ao convívio humano.El presente trabajo presenta un concepto derivado de la Biología del Conocimiento aplicado metafóricamente a los grupos humanos. Trofolaxis denomina el proceso de comunicación química utilizado por determinados animales, los insectos sociales, para comunicar unos a los otros las necesidades de su comunidad, sea en términos de defensa, de alimentación o de reproducción. Aplicada a los grupos la noción de trofolaxis permite entender determinados mecanismos de regulación grupal, por los cuales, a través principalmente del lenguaje, los individuos consiguen producir la identidad grupal, las fronteras delimitadoras del grupo, y los elementos de la dinámica que posibilitan las interacciones inter-individuales. Si a los insectos, la trofolaxis permite la comunicación, las alteraciones ontogenéticas y la adaptación filogenética, para los grupos humanos, la trofolaxis simbólica implica en la posibilidad de la geración de la ontogênesis específica de las distintas

Effect of the functionalization of silica nanoparticles as a reinforcing agent on dental composite materials

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Henry Alberto Rodríguez-Quirós

2015-01-01

Full Text Available El presente estudio evaluó el efecto del estado de agregación de nanopartículas de sílica en la reflectancia y cristalinidad de materiales compuestos de uso dental. Se emplearon dos tipos de sílica nanométrica (ca. 10 nm: Aerosil 200  no funcionalizado y Aerosil DT4  funcionalizado con 3-metacriloxipropiltrimetoxisilano. Las nanopartículas de sílica fueron dispersas en una mezcla de monómeros de Uretano Dimetilacrilato (UDMA y Etilenglicol Dimetacrilato (EGDMA en una relación 80:20 en masa. El tamaño de partícula de la silica y su estado de agregación fue determinado mediante microscopía electrónica de barrido (SEM y microscopía electrónica de transmisión (TEM, mostrando que el Aerosil DT4  presentó agregados densos de tamaño superior a 1 μm; en tanto el Aerosil 200  presentó una estructura agregada tipo gel de partículas. El grado de funcionalización del Aerosil DT4  fue determinado mediante análisis termogravimétrico (TGA, obteniendo un valor de 7.57% w/w. Los materiales compuestos fueron evaluados mediante calorimetría diferencial de barrido (DSC para determinar su cristalidad. El material compuesto reforzado con Aerosil DT4  presentó una menor cristalinidad que el sistema con Aerosil 200  , debido a la mayor interacción de la matriz polimérica con la superficie funcionalizada del Aerosil DT4  . El efecto de la agregación de las nanopartículas de silica en las propiedades ópticas del material compuesto fue determinado mediante análisis de reflectancia. La muestra de Aerosil 200  presentó un menor estado de agregación de las nanopartículas y mayor reflectancia que el sistema con Aerosil DT4  . La funcionalización de la superficie del Aerosil DT4  propició la aglomeración de las nanopartículas deteriorando las propiedades ópticas del material compuesto.

Repulsion forces of superplasticizers on ground granulated blast furnace slag in alkaline media, from AFM measurements to rheological properties

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Palacios, M.

2012-12-01

Full Text Available The electrostatic and steric repulsion induced by different superplasticizers on ground granulated blast furnace slag in alkaline media have been studied. The superplasticizers were sulfonated naphthalene, sulfonated melamine, vinyl copolymer, and polycarboxylate- based admixtures. With these superplasticizers the slag suspensions had negative zeta potentials, ranging from -3 to -10 mV. For the first time the adsorbed layer thicknesses for superplasticizers on slag using colloidal probe atomic force microscopy has been measured. To model the interparticle force interactions an effective Hamaker constant was computed from dielectric properties measured on a dense slag sample produced by spark plasma sintering. The obtained results conclude that the dispersion mechanism for all the superplasticizers studied in the present work is mainly dominated by the steric repulsion. Results were then used in a yield stress model, YODEL, to predict the yield stress with and without the superplasticizers. Predictions of the yield stress agreed well with experimental results.

En este trabajo se ha estudiado la repulsión electrostática y estérica inducida por diferentes aditivos superplastificantes en sistemas de escoria de horno alto en medios alcalinos. Se han estudiado aditivos superplastificantes basados en naftaleno, melamina, copolímeros vinílicos y basados en policarboxilato. Estos aditivos inducen en la escoria un potencial zeta negativo, entre -3 y -10 mV. Por primera vez, se ha determinado el grosor de la capa de aditivo adsorbido sobre la escoria mediante microscopía de fuerzas atómicas (AFM. Para modelizar las fuerzas de interacción entre partículas, se ha determinado la constante efectiva de Hamaker de la escoria a partir de las propiedades dieléctricas de una muestra de escoria obtenida mediante sinterización spark plasma sintering. Los resultados obtenidos concluyen que el mecanismo de dispersión de los superplastificantes

Detailed studies on some lipids of Silybum marianum(L. seed oil

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Hassanein, Minar M.

2003-12-01

Full Text Available Eight lipid patterns of Silybum marianum (L. Gaertn seed oil, not hitherto reported, (20% have been elucidated in this laboratory using capillary GLC and HPLC as main tools of analysis. The oil is rich in linoleic acid (53.3% and oleic acid (21.3%. Five major triacylglycerols containing linoleic acyls namely LLL, LLO, LLP, LOO and LOP were detected by HPLC using FID detector, these triacylglycerols are also predominating in both cottonseed and sunflower oils but in different proportions. The total tocopherols content (260 ppm was determined directly in the oil by HPLC. It was found that the oil contains alpha -tocopherol as a major constituent (84.5% resembling sunflower oil. The whole sterols pattern, as determined as their trimethylsilyl derivatives by GLC, includes campesterol, 5-stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, 7-stigmasterol, avenasterol and spinasterol. The four sterols lipid clases of free and acylated sterols and sterylglycosides have been determined as their 9- and 1- anthroylnitrile derivatives by fluorescence and UV- HPLC respectively.La composición de ocho tipos de lípidos en aceite de semillas de Silybum marianum (L. Gaertn, hasta ahora no reportados, han sido identificados en este laboratorio, usando GLC capilar y HPLC como herramientas principales de análisis. El aceite es rico en ácidos linoleico (53,3% y oleico (21,3%. El ácido linoleico está contenido principalmente en cinco formas de triacilgliceroles: LLL, LLO, LLP, LOO y LOP, detectadas por HPLC, usando un detector FID, estos triacilgliceroles son también predominantes en los aceites de semillas de algodón o girasol, pero con diferentes proporciones. El contenido total de tocoferoles (260 ppm fue determinado directamente en el aceite por HPLC. Se encontró que el aceite contenía alfa-tocoferol como principal constituyente (84,5%, recordando al aceite de girasol. El patrón completo de esteroles determinado por GLC como derivados de trimetilsilil incluyó campesterol

Plataforma virtual como herramienta de gestión en el aprendizaje de contenidos procedimentales, de la asignatura de juego de negocios, en la Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas y Recursos Humanos de la USMP. Año 2014

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Trillo Tello, Pedro Enrique

2015-01-01

El presente trabajo de investigación recomienda a las autoridades institucionales el profundizar en el uso de las plataformas virtuales como herramientas didácticas para los docentes para el aprendizaje de contenidos procedimentales de nuestros estudiantes. Se ha determinado en el estudio realizado que las plataformas virtuales tienen un mejor resultado en el aprendizaje de contenidos procedimentales por parte del estudiante. Este resultado se trabajó por medio de una evaluación a dos grupos ...

Equivalencia aproximada entre las resistencias a la compresión de los morteros de cemento Portland según los Pliegos españoles de 1930, 1960 y algunas Normas extranjeras

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Calleja, J.

1961-09-01

Full Text Available Not availableCuando por razones de modernización y puesta al día de las prescripciones y normas de ensayo de un determinado material, por ejemplo el cemento se cambian las especificaciones relativas al mismo, es de todo punto interesante conocer la equivalencia entre las resistencias mecánicas de un mismo cemento ensayado según los métodos antiguos que se abandonan y según los modernos que se adoptan.

Relaciones agua-solutos-matriz insoluble en algunos sistemas alimentarios.

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Chenoll Cuadros, Maria De La Creu

2008-01-01

Una gran parte de los alimentos estructurados pueden considerarse, de forma simplificada, constituidos por tres componentes: una matriz insoluble (que puede ser, por ejemplo, proteica, o compuesta por carbohidratos), agua y una serie de sólidos solubles (añadidos o no). Las relaciones de estos componentes entre sí, sus interacciones, y el modo en que varían durante determinados procesos industriales son factores que condicionan sus propiedades, tales como nutricionales y de calidad sensorial ...

Principales causas de la morosidad en la jurisdicción laboral

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Rafael Ospina Morales

2006-01-01

El proyecto desarrollado es de gran magnitud e importancia, toda vez que surgen cascadas de leyes que al poco tiempo de su vigencia, están siendo modificadas, adicionadas o derogadas, por quienes solucionan todos los problemas de Estado con sus administrados, expidiendo leyes, SINAVERIGUARLAS CAUSAS que han generado la patología social en determinado momento. La Ley debe tener en cuenta el fenómeno social, pero no a la ligera, sino profundizando sobre el origen y ...

La igualdad de oportunidades con equidad

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Pacheco Zerga, Luz

2013-01-01

La autora del presente informe desarrolla significativas consideraciones sobre la política del Estado referidas a la igualdad de género y no discriminación, acudiendo en determinados acápites a citas del Tribunal Constitucional para apoyar su postura. Asimismo, realiza un magnífico estudio histórico del movimiento feminista que ha contribuido a reconocer el valioso papel de la mujer en la vida social y, especialmente, en la actividad laboral.

Vidas laborales encontradas : trayectorias, posicionamientos y disputas generacionales de jóvenes frente al mundo del trabajo. Un barrio en la zona sur del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires

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Rengifo Gutiérrez, Juan Roberto

2015-01-01

Este estudio considera el ‘problema del trabajo’ desde una perspectiva antropológica. A partir de una postura procesual, analiza los cambios, las tensiones y las convergencias que, a lo la rgo de una misma generación, determinados jóvenes de sectores populares del partido de Lanús (Provincia de Buenos Aires) mantuvieron con relación al trabajo. Se sostiene que el proceso generacional de estos actores estuvo relacionado tanto con los contextos y ti...

Análisis financiero de mecanismos alternativos de financiamiento a través de la compra-venta y titularización de la cartera de crédito para una cooperativa de ahorro y crédito

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Cabrera Pilataxi, Christian Ronald

2016-01-01

En la actualidad el crecimiento de las instituciones financieras se ve determinado, principalmente, por los recursos que se tiene para poner en ejecución los proyectos en cartera cuyo uno de sus objetivos principales, es contar con los recursos financieros necesarios que les permitan desarrollar sin ningún tipo de inconveniente sus actividades de intermediación financiera, es por tal motivo, que en la actualidad se busca nuevas y eficientes fuentes de financiamiento que les permita desenvolve...

Efecto de las cargas articulares sobre el flujo y pH salival

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Castro, R.J.; Bravo, C.; Alcaino, V.; Giacaman, R.A.

2011-01-01

Una alteración del flujo salival es clave en el desarrollo de caries, enfermedad periodontal e infecciones oportunistas. El flujo salival está determinado por diversos estímulos que actúan sobre receptores de distinta naturaleza, entre ellos mecanoreceptores articulares. Algunos estudios demuestran que las cargas articulares actúan sobre estos receptores, modificando cualitativa y cuantitativamente la secreción salival. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si existe una relación entre l...

Presencia de las Redes Sociales y Medios de Comunicación: Representación y Participación Periodística en el Nuevos Contexto Social.

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García Estévez, Noelia

2014-01-01

La presente Tesis Doctoral viene titulada como “Presencia de las Redes Sociales y Medios de Comunicación: representación y participación periodística en el nuevo contexto social”. Se hace preciso advertir que esta investigación que elaboro pretende cumplir los requisitos necesarios para la obtención del título de Doctor bajo la modalidad de “Tesis por compendio de publicaciones” según viene determinado por el ar...

Aplicación de técnicas de electrodeposición mediante pulsos de corriente para la obtención de recubrimientos metálicos

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Imaz Molina, Naroa

2013-01-01

En la presente tesis doctoral se han aplicado herramientas quimiométricas en el estudio y optimización de los parámetros implicados en la electrodeposición de metales y aleaciones mediante pulsos de corriente, centrando el trabajo en dos procesos determinados: • Cromo duro: con objeto de mejorar la funcionalidad y durabilidad de estos recubrimientos tan extendidos industrialmente, se ha investigado el efecto de la electrodeposición mediante pulsos de corriente...

O desenvolvimento econômico da microrregião de três rios no centro-sul fluminense no estado do Rio de Janeiro, no período de 2004 a 2010

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André Luis da Silva Baylão

2013-01-01

O crescimento e o desenvolvimento econômico são termos utilizados e debatidos atualmente, no sentido de promover e evidenciar as políticas de desenvolvimento regional, implementadas por diversos governos estaduais (Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia, entre outros). No ano de 2005 a Governadora do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rosinha Garotinho, sancionou uma lei concedendo incentivos fiscais a determinados municípios do Estado, buscando o desenvolvimento dessas cidades. O presente trabalho procu...

Relación entre actividad física, y el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedad coronaria y diabetes mellitus en un grupo de trabajadores de una empresa de transporte de servicio público de la ciudad de Bogotá D.C. en el año 2014.

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Pinilla Quiroga, Victor Cesar; Rico Mayorga, Diana Marcela; Triana Erazo, Andres Felipe

2015-01-01

El riesgo cardiovascular, definido como la probabilidad de presentar un evento en un periodo determinado, se puede determinar con base a un estudio muy utilizado, el estudio de Framingham. Se llevó a cabo un estudio corte transversal en 102 conductores para establecer la relación entre actividad física, y el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedad coronaria y diabetes mellitus. Se exploraron posibles asociaciones entre variables, utilizando la prueba de independencia Chi cuadrado de Mantel-Haenszel,...

Propuesta de un proceso de selección del talento humano por competencias para petroindustrial.

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Hormaza Valencia, Sandra Bethzabe

2007-01-01

La Selección por Competencias, es el procedimiento por el cual se atrae, contrata e incorpora talento humano que se ajuste lo más rigurosamente al perfil de competencias requerido para determinado cargo. Este es un paso de suma importancia ya que deben encontrarse candidatos adecuados que reúnan características afines al puesto. Frecuentemente la contratación y retención de candidatos resulta insatisfactoria y sumamente costosa para las empresas.

The Roy Adaptation Model and Content Analysis

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Jacqueline Fawcett

2006-01-01

El objetivo del presente estudio consiste en explicar de qué manera se puede utilizar el Modelo de Adaptación de Roy para guiar el análisis de contenido cuantitativo y cualitativo de respuestas a preguntas abiertas en una entrevista. Estas respuestas pueden ser catalogadas como adaptativas o inefectivas respecto de los modos de adaptación psicosocial, autoconcepto, función de rol e interdependencia y, entonces, asociadas a un determinado puntaje de adaptación.

Las sombras de la condición humana: factores implicados en la violencia de grupos de riesgo

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Lafuente Casanova, Oscar Pedro; Serrat Moré, Dolores

2010-01-01

La violencia es un importante problema de Salud Pública en el mundo. Históricamente se ha relacionado con determinados colectivos y con diversos factores de riesgo: antecedentes de enfermedad mental, impulsividad, riesgo e intentos de suicidio, autolesiones, maltrato infantil, historial de abusos, problemas relacionados con alcohol, drogas y juego patológico, expediente judicial y trastornos de la personalidad. Para comprobar esta asociación se halló la prevalencia de estos factores en alguno...

Common neuroplasticity mechanisms underlying drugs and food reward

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Guegan, Thomas, 1983-

2013-01-01

La adicción a las drogas de abuso y determinados trastornos alimentarios comparten varios síntomas comportamentales. Algunos estudios han sugerido que el consumo excesivo de drogas y de comida palatable podrían producir alteraciones neuronales similares en el circuito cerebral de recompensa. En esta tesis, hemos demostrado que un aprendizaje operante prolongado con comida palatable provoca la aparición de alteraciones comportamentales y cambios de plasticidad estructurales en el circuito meso...

Satisfação global com a vida e determinados domínios entre idosos com amputação de membros inferiores

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Maria José D'Elboux Diogo

2003-06-01

Full Text Available OBJETIVO: Em idosos com amputação de membros inferiores, atendidos no ambulatório de amputados de um hospital universitário do Município de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil, identificar relações entre a satisfação global com a vida e a capacidade funcional; avaliar o grau de satisfação com os domínios saúde, capacidade física/dependência, capacidade mental e integração/envolvimento social; e identificar relações entre a satisfação global com a vida e a satisfação com os domínios. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 40 idosos (30 homens e 10 mulheres, com idade média de 74,5 anos (60 a 79 anos, submetidos à amputação acima dos maléolos há no mínimo 1 ano e em acompanhamento para reabilitação entre junho de 1994 e junho de 1999. O instrumento utilizado para a coleta de dados foi composto por: 1 avaliação da capacidade funcional (índice de Barthel; 2 avaliação da satisfação global com a vida (modelo de Cantrill; e 3 avaliação da satisfação com os domínios saúde, capacidade física/dependência, capacidade mental e integração/ envolvimento social, em termos individuais e em comparação com outros idosos. RESULTADOS: Os participantes apresentaram elevado nível de satisfação global com a vida (média de 7,1; mediana de 7,5; desvio padrão de 2,73. Não houve correlação significativa entre a satisfação global com a vida e a capacidade funcional. Não houve diferença significativa entre o grau de satisfação individual com os diferentes domínios e a percepção desses domínios na comparação com outras pessoas da mesma idade; em ambos os casos, a satisfação observada foi alta. Houve correlação significativa apenas entre a satisfação global com a vida e os domínios saúde (individual e comparada e capacidade física (comparada. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados sugerem uma tendência dos idosos com amputação a expressarem uma avaliação positiva sobre seu bem-estar. Esta observação, aliada à escassez de estudos sobre o assunto, justifica a realização de novas pesquisas sobre o bem-estar subjetivo da população idosa e permite um novo olhar sobre a reabilitação dos idosos com amputação de membros inferiores.

Remodelamento metabólico de Paracoccidioides lutzii durante a privação de cobre determinado por análises proteômicas

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Gonçalves, Laura Maria Barbosa

2015-01-01

Paracoccidioides spp. é um fungo termodimórfico, agente etiológico da paracoccidioidomicose (PCM). Durante o processo de infecção Paracoccidioides spp. encontra ambientes com diferentes disponibilidades de micronutrientes essenciais como cobre, por exemplo. A obtenção de micronutrientes no hospedeiro é mecanismo crucial de estratégia adaptativa deste patógeno. Neste sentido, a identificação de proteínas relacionadas com captação/homeostase de metais traços, durante a infecção é importante par...

COMPOSIÇÃO QUÍMICA E VALORES DE ENERGIA METABOLIZÁVEL APARENTE CORRIGIDA DE ALGUNS ALIMENTOS ENERGÉTICOS DETERMINADOS COM FRANGO DE CORTE

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Rodolfo Alves Vieira

2014-12-01

aparente corrigida pelo balanço de nitrogênio (EMAn, além da determinação da composição química dos alimentos. O método tradicional de coleta de excretas foi utilizado em frangos de corte, no período de 14 a 24 dias de idade. Os animais foram distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, sendo que cada tratamento contou com seis repetições de seis aves por unidade experimental. Cada alimento substituiu a ração referência nos níveis de 30 a 40%, de acordo com o tipo de alimento. As aves foram alojadas em baterias metálicas com bandejas para coleta de excretas. Os valores de EMAn (kcal/kg com base na matéria natural dos alimentos energéticos foram: milheto inteiro, 3136 kcal/kg; milheto moído grosso, 3152 kcal/kg; milheto moído fino, 3170 kcal/kg; milho-1, 3247 kcal/kg; milho-2, 3368 kcal/kg; milho gelatinizado, 3029 kcal/kg; sorgo, 3221 kcal/kg; casca de soja, 913 kcal/kg; arroz parboilizado, 1774 kcal/kg e arroz integral, 2493 kcal/kg.

First records of Chrysomelidae (Insecta, Coleoptera on blueberries in Argentina: new associations between native chrysomelids and an exotic crop

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Nora CABRERA

2012-01-01

Full Text Available El arándano, Vaccinium corymbosum L. (Ericaceae, es un arbusto nativo del hemisferio Norte, que fue introducido en la Argentina donde ocupa pequeñas áreas cultivadas, principalmente en las provincias de Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos y Tucumán. Hasta la actualidad, se conoce poco sobre los insectos asociados con este cultivo. El objetivo de este trabajo es relevar las especies de crisomélidos presentes en los cultivos de arándano de diferentes regiones, y aportar nuevas asociaciones crisomélidos-arándano para la Argentina. Para cada especie registrada, se brinda la diagnosis para su reconocimiento, su distribución geográfica, la asociación con otras plantas y algunos aspectos de su biología. Se registraron siete especies de Chrysomelidae que utilizan el arándano como recurso alimenticio en las provincias de Buenos Aires y Entre Ríos: subfamilia Galerucinae: Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, Disonychodes exclamationis (Boheman, Caeporis stigmula Germar, Cacoscelis melanoptera Germar; subfamilia Eumolpinae: Percolaspis varia (Lefèvre y Spintherophyta semiaurata (Klug; y subfamilia Cryptocephalinae: Lexiphanes coenobita Suffrian.

Ecological aspects of Rhodnius nasutus Stål, 1859 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae in palms of the Chapada do Araripe in Ceará, Brazil

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Fernando Braga Stehling Dias

2008-12-01

Full Text Available The aim of this work is to present aspects related to the ecology of Rhodnius nasutus Stål, 1859 in palms from Chapada do Araripe in Ceará, Brazil. The following five species of palms were investigated: babaçu (Attalea speciosa, buriti (Mauritia flexuosa, carnaúba (Copernicia prunifera, catolé (Syagrus oleracea and macaúba-barriguda (Acrocomia intumescens. Fifth palms were dissected (10 specimens for each species. The overall infestation index was 86%, with a total of 521 triatomines collected. The Trypanosoma cruzi Chagas, 1909 Index was 16.8% and two insects presented mixed infection with Trypanosoma rangeli Tejera, 1920. A precipitin test showed that R. nasutus from palms of Chapada do Araripe are associated with opossum and bird although other possible bloodmeals were observed. Our results showing a high index of infestation of the palms as well as T. cruzi infection, the association of R. nasutus with the most diverse species of palms and proximity of these palms to houses demonstrate the importance of this area for sylvatic T. cruzi transmission and suggest the need for epidemiological surveillance in the region of the Chapada do Araripe.

Hostplant suitability and defensive chemistry of the Catalpa sphinx, Ceratomia catalpae.

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Bowers, M Deane

2003-10-01

The growth and survival of the Catalpa sphinx, Ceratomia catalpae (Sphingidae), were measured on five different species of Catalpa: C. bignonioides, C. bungeii, C. fargeseii, C. ovata, and C. speciosa. Larval growth varied significantly among these host plant species; however, survival did not differ. Quantification of the iridoid glycoside content of larvae, pupae, adults, larval frass, and leaves of the larval host plant, C. bignonioides, by gas chromatography showed that leaves contained both catalpol and catalposide; larvae, pupae, and frass contained only catalpol; and the adults contained no detectable iridoid glycosides. Amounts were highest in the larvae and declined in the pupal stage. Very small amounts of catalpol were detected in adults of the parasitoid, Cotesia congregata, and in the silken cocoons. The hemolymph in which the parasitoid larvae grew contained over 50% dry weight catalpol. Larvae of C. catalpae often regurgitate when disturbed. This may serve as a defense against predators. A comparison of the growth of larvae pinched with forceps to induce regurgitation with those that were not so treated showed that larvae that were pinched, and usually regurgitated, grew significantly more slowly than those that were not.

Intercepción de partículas suspendidas totales (PST por cinco especies de árboles urbanos en el Valle de Aburrá

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Byron Duran Rivera

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Durante los meses de mayo a julio de 2005, se evaluó la capacidad de retención de Partículas Suspendidas Totales (PST en cinco especies arbóreas plantadas en el Valle de Aburrá, mediante la cuantificación de la cantidad de sólidos presentes en el follaje de las especies. Adicionalmente se analizaron características foliares que pudieran influir en la retención de PST. La información obtenida fue extrapolada a la vegetación mantenida por el Metro de Medellín. Se encontró que Syzygium malaccense y Lagerstroemia speciosa, son mas eficientes en cuanto a la intercepción de PST, estimándose que 1379 individuos pertenecientes a las cinco especies evaluadas y establecidas en el perímetro del Metro de Medellín, interceptan 658 Kg/año. Esta investigación buscó generar información que ayude en la toma de decisión de especies a plantar en sitios poluidos, con el fin de maximizar la intercepción de este contaminante.

Screening of some plants used in the Brazilian folk medicine for the treatment of infectious diseases.

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Holetz, Fabíola Barbiéri; Pessini, Greisiele Lorena; Sanches, Neviton Rogério; Cortez, Diógenes Aparício Garcia; Nakamura, Celso Vataru; Filho, Benedito Prado Dias

2002-10-01

Extracts of 13 Brazilian medicinal plants were screened for their antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts. Of these, 10 plant extracts showed varied levels of antibacterial activity. Piper regnellii presented a good activity against Staphylococus aureus and Bacillus subtilis, a moderate activity on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and a weak activity against Escherichia coli. Punica granatum showed good activity on S. aureus and was inactive against the other standard strains. Eugenia uniflora presented moderate activity on both S. aureus and E. coli. Psidium guajava,Tanacetum vulgare, Arctium lappa, Mikania glomerata, Sambucus canadensis, Plantago major and Erythrina speciosa presented some degree of antibacterial activity. Spilanthes acmella, Lippia alba, and Achillea millefolium were considered inactive. Five of the plant extracts presented compounds with Rf values similar to the antibacterial compounds visible on bioautogram. Of these, three plants belong to the Asteraceae family. This may mean that the same compounds are responsible for the antibacterial activity in these plants. Anticandidal activity was detected in nine plant extracts (P. guajava, E. uniflora, P. granatum, A. lappa, T. vulgare, M. glomerata, L. alba, P. regnellii, and P. major). The results might explain the ethnobotanical use of the studied species for the treatment of various infectious diseases.

Teor de taninos em três espécies medicinais arbóreas simpátricas da caatinga Tannin concentration in three simpatric medicinal plants from caatinga vegetation

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Julio Marcelino Monteiro

2005-12-01

Full Text Available O teor de taninos em três espécies medicinais do semi-árido do Nordeste do Brasil foi determinado. A partir de amostras das cascas do caule e folhas de 10 indivíduos de Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell. Brenam, Myracrodruon urundeuva (Engl. Fr. All. e Caesalpinia pyramidalis Tul., os teores de fenóis totais e taninos foram determinados em extratos metanólicos 80% pelo método de Folin-Ciocalteau, seguido do método da precipitação de proteínas. Adicionalmente, testou-se a hipótese de que a concentração de taninos está diretamente relacionada com a altura e diâmetro das plantas. As espécies estudadas apresentaram expressivos teores de extrativos tânicos, e os resultados não ratificaram a hipótese testada.A comparative study of tannin concentration in three medicinal plants from caatinga vegetation (Northeast Brazil was carried out through colorimetric assays. Bark and leaf samples of 10 individuals of each species were extracted with 80% methanol. Tannin was determined by Folin-Ciocalteau analysis for total phenolic materials, followed by precipitation with casein. Additionally, it was tested the hypothesis that the tannin concentration is directly related with the height and diameter of the plants. The results show that the studied species contain an expressive amount of tannins.

ACÚMULO DE CÁDMIO POR Saccharomyces cerevisiae EM CALDO DE CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR CONTAMINADO COM ACETATO DE CÁDMIO

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Mariano-da-Silva Samuel

1999-01-01

Full Text Available O presente trabalho visou estudar o acúmulo de cádmio (Cd por Saccharomyces cerevisiae, fermentando mosto de caldo de cana-de-açúcar com contaminações controladas, em níveis sub-tóxicos do citado metal. As condições de fermentação foram similares às reinantes na produção industrial de etanol. O mosto, não esterelizado, continha 12% de açúcares redutores totais (ART e pH 4,5. Para a contaminação controlada empregou-se acetato de cádmio em quatro níveis de contaminações (0,5; 1,0; 2,0 e 5,0 mg Cd kg-1 mosto. A inoculação do mosto foi executada com fermento de panificação (10% p/p. Após a fermentação (4 horas foram determinados, porcentagem de fermento no vinho centrifugado e teor alcoólico do mesmo. Na levedura separada foram determinados peso úmido, matéria seca, proteína bruta e teores de cádmio por espectrofotometria de absorção atômica. Em todos os níveis de contaminação estudados houve acúmulo de Cd pela levedura.

Determinação das propriedades geométricas, físicas e mecânicas do sistema fruto-pedúnculo-ramo do cafeeiro

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Andre L. de F. Coelho

2015-03-01

Full Text Available O método de elementos finitos tem sido empregado no projeto de máquinas e para o estudo do comportamento dinâmico do cafeeiro. Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, determinar as propriedades geométricas, físicas e mecânicas do sistema fruto-pedúnculo-ramo do cafeeiro. As dimensões foram determinadas por meio de processamento de imagens, as massas e os volumes mensurados utilizando-se balança e proveta, respectivamente. Os módulos de elasticidade foram determinados por meio de ensaios mecânicos de compressão, tração e flexão, para os frutos, pedúnculos e ramos, respectivamente. Os coeficientes de Poisson foram determinados a partir das deformações longitudinais e transversais dos frutos e pedúnculos. A razão de amortecimento foi determinada por meio das curvas de decaimento utilizando-se o método de decremento logaritmo. Concluiu-se que as dimensões e a massa dos frutos apresentaram tendência de aumento na medida em que seu estádio de maturação evoluiu. Os módulos de elasticidade dos frutos e dos pedúnculos no estádio de maturação verde foram superiores aos valores para o estádio de maturação cereja.

Alfa hemolisina induce un aumento de calcio eritrocitario: estudio por FLIM (Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy)

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Sánchez, Susana; Bakás, Laura; Gratton, Enrico; Herlax, Vanesa Silvana

2010-01-01

Alfa hemolisina (HlyA), miembro representativo de la familia de toxinas RTX (Repeat in toxin), es una toxina proteica que ciertas cepas patógenas de E.coli secretan específicamente al medio. Está demostrado que la toxina es un factor importante de virulencia en enfermedades extraintestinales. Además, se ha determinado que el desarrollo de falla renal aguda aumenta significativamente la mortalidad en pacientes con shock séptico producido por bacterias Gram negativas, en los que distintos facto...

Relación entre atrofia cortical difusa y desempeño cognitivo : estudio en población mayor de 60 años en un hospital universitario en la ciudad de Bogotá

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Cogollos, Jenny Natalia; Piedrahita, Paula Viviana; Urquijo, Paula Andrea

2016-01-01

El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo evaluar la existencia de la relación entre la atrofia cortical difusa objetivada por neuroimagenes cerebrales y desempeños cognitivos determinados mediante la aplicación de pruebas neuropsicológicas que evalúan memoria de trabajo, razonamiento simbólico verbal y memoria anterógrada declarativa. Participaron 114 sujetos reclutados en el Hospital Universitario Mayor Méderi de la ciudad de Bogotá mediante muestreo de conveniencia. Los resultados arrojaron...

Desarrollo y aplicación de un plan anua de actividades para la unidad de auditoría interna en la empresa textil ecuatoriana Fashionlana. CIA. LTDA. aplicable en los procesos de producción y finanzas.

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Trujillo Valles, Cristina Dolores

2006-01-01

Factores de gran importancia en la economía nacional como la inflación, la falta de competitividad, el contrabando y la globalización, etc., han determinado que las empresas textiles busquen la optimización de sus recursos para mantenerse en el mercado, razón por la cual buscan el mejoramiento continuo a través del control de los recursos financieros, materiales y humanos. La ausencia de controles preventivos en el proceso de producción han o...

Rational and emotional appeals in prescription drug advertising: study of a weight loss drug

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Huertas, Melby Karina Zuniga; Campomar, Marcos Cortez

2008-01-01

A propaganda Direta ao Consumidor (DC) de medicamentos encoraja as pessoas a perguntar aos médicos por determinados medicamentos e tratamentos que requerem prescrição médica. Para aumentar o poder persuasivo, modelos de propaganda recomendam equiparar os apelos (racionais e/ou emocionais) à atitude do consumidor sobre o produto (cognitiva e/ou afetiva). Essa recomendação gera controvérsias no âmbito da propaganda DC. Apelos emocionais seriam sempre inadequados, embora freqüentemente utilizado...

En búsqueda de marcadores de celulas madre mesenquimales de la pulpa dental

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Merino, Graciela; Dewey, Ricardo; Mayocchi, Karina; Butler, Teresa Adela; Dorati, Pablo; Basal, Roxana Lía; Paggi, Ricardo; Cantarini, Martín; Pinola, Lidia; Micinquevich, Susana

2016-01-01

Al plantearse aislar y cultivar células madre de la pulpa dental, es Importante conocer sus características morfológicas, inmunohistoquímica, ultraestructurales y moleculares. Respecto a la inmunohistoquímica se conocen moléculas marcadoras ubicadas en la superficie celular. Ellas tienen la propiedad de reconocer determinados anticuerpos. Las siglas utilizadas para su Identificación se reconocen como CD (Cluster of Differentiation). El objetivo del presente trabajo fue diseñar una tabla, en b...

Modelo de gestión de la calidad orientado a empresas de software y servicios informáticos (SSI) de la República Argentina

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Gette, Marina C.; Sánchez, Alberto; Salgado, Carlos Humberto; Peralta, Mario

2017-01-01

Los modelos de calidad son referencias que las organizaciones utilizan para mejorar su gestión. Los modelos, a diferencia de las normas, no contienen requisitos que deben cumplir los sistemas de gestión de la calidad sino directrices para la mejora. Existen modelos de calidad orientados a la calidad total y la excelencia, modelos orientados a la mejora, modelos propios de determinados sectores e incluso modelos de calidad que desarrollan las propias organizaciones. Por ello, se propone un ...

Ultra B2 - Promoção de ligações covalentes do colágeno corneal (Corneal cross-linking) no tratamento de ceratocone: resultados preliminares

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Jankov, Mirko R; Hafezi, Farhad; Beko, Maja; Ignjatovic, Zora; Djurovic, Branislav; Markovic, Vujica; Schor, Paulo

2008-01-01

OBJETIVO: Apresentar os resultados visuais e ceratométricos, seis meses após tratamento foto-terapêutico com luz ultravioleta (UV) e vitamina B2 (Ultra B2), em pacientes com ceratocone progressivo. MÉTODOS: Vinte e cinco olhos de 20 pacientes (15 homens e 5 mulheres) com ceratocone progressivo, determinado pelo aumento de curvatura em exames seriados de topografia corneal, nos últimos seis meses foram avaliados. Acuidade visual não corrigida (UVA), acuidade visual melhor corrigida com óculos ...

Efecto de los trending topics en el volumen de consultas a los motores de búsqueda

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Ricci, Santiago; Tolosa, Gabriel Hernán

2013-01-01

Las redes sociales se han convertido en aplicaciones muy populares en Internet, principalmente para publicar información y comunicarse en grupos. Una caso bien conocido es Twitter, considerado un servicio de microblogging. Aquí se generan temas que se vuelven muy populares en la red social en un determinado momento, denominados trending topics (TT). En este trabajo se intenta determinar el efecto de estos temas en cuanto al volumen de consultas enviadas a un motor de búsqueda web. Para ello...

Terapia génica de la enfermedad de Stargardt

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Martín Nieto, José

2015-01-01

El gen humano ABCA4 (=ABCR) se caracterizó en 1997 como el principal causante de la enfermedad de Stargardt, una distrofia macular hereditaria generalmente autosómica recesiva. Poco tiempo después se encontraron otras enfermedades asociadas a mutaciones en este gen, como son distrofia de conos y bastones, determinados casos de retinosis pigmentaria y un aumento de la susceptibilidad a la degeneración macular asociada a la edad. No existen tratamientos curativos para ninguna de estas distrofia...

¿Cuáles fueron los efectos de la campaña electoral española del 2000?

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Ferran Martínez i Coma

2005-01-01

Full Text Available En este artículo analizo cuáles fueron los efectos de la campaña electoral del 2000 en España. Argumento y evidencio un cuarto efecto hasta ahora ignorado, la desactivación. Una vez hallados los efectos de dicha campaña, averiguo bajo qué condiciones es más posible que se produzcan determinados efectos. Los resultados muestran la distinta capacidad explicativa de las variables en los efectos de la campaña.

La Necesidad de la Preparación Física en el Baile Flamenco

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Alfonso Vargas Macías

2008-06-01

Full Text Available El baile flamenco requiere grandes exigencias de esfuerzo para su desarrollo, equiparable a deportes de alto nivel. En cambio, los bailaores no dedican a la preparación física la atención suficiente: el trabajo de la resistencia aeróbica junto al fortalecimiento y estiramiento de determinados grupos musculares, deberían ser un mínimo imprescindible de entrenamiento como herramienta para mejorar su nivel físico y como prevención de lesiones.

Estudio del comercio electrónico como estrategia de negocios dentro de las empresas que brindan servicios de hospedaje en el Cantón Salinas, provincia de Santa Elena.

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Mateo López, Blanca Annabell

2015-01-01

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar los mecanismos de promoción y comercialización, que utilizan los establecimientos que brindan servicios de hospedaje en Salinas, identificando los medios de comunicación que manejan para potenciar sus negocios. Al conocer que a nivel mundial existen varias estrategias soportadas en medios digitales por parte de los hoteles, se ha determinado la necesidad de los empresarios hoteleros de tener en sus empresas una página web, o mejoras...

El balance social y los estados financieros prospectivos

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Viegas, Juan Carlos; Instituto de Investigaciones en Administración, Contabilidad y Métodos Cuantitativos para la Gestión

2012-01-01

Balance Social es un instrumento de gestión para planear, organizar, dirigir, registrar, controlar y evaluar en términos cuantitativos o cualitativos la gestión social de una empresa, en un periodo determinado y frente a unas metas preestablecidas. alta calidad en materia de contabilidad y revelación de información financiera y no financiera. Cabe destacar, la importancia que reviste para estos nuevos informes de sustentabilidad la presentación de los estados financieros prospectivos. El Esta...

Propuesta estratégica de marketing, para la empresa de sistemas aéreos de comercio, Sadecom Cía. Ltda.

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Ibarra Muñoz, Paola Cristina

2014-01-01

La alta competitividad empresarial ha determinado que en el ámbito comercial surjan propuestas estratégicas enfocadas a mejorar el nivel de posicionamiento de las empresas en el mercado, así como captar nuevos clientes. Indudablemente se espera que estas acciones de Marketing repercutan en aspectos como posicionamiento de marca, aceptación del mercado de los nuevos servicios y/o bienes propuestos y mejorar el nivel de ventas, todo ello en un aspecto determinante la "satisfacción del cliente.....

Infecções no Paciente com Diabetes Melito

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Ticiana Costa Rodrigues

2010-12-01

Full Text Available É conhecido que o paciente com diabetes é mais susceptível a infecções. Entretanto, apesar de freqüentes, determinados tipos de infecções cutâneas nem sempre são familiares ao médico que presta o atendimento a este paciente. O objetivo deste artigo foi revisar as infecções mais comuns nos pacientes com diabetes, através de uma abordagem simplificada do quadro clinico, diagnóstico e primeiro atendimento.

Evaluación de la eficacia del calzado Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) para la disminución del dolor y la inestabilidad lumbopélvica en el postparto

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Díaz-Meco Conde, Raquel

2017-01-01

Tesis inédita presentada en la Universidad Europea de Madrid. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Programa de Doctorado en Fisioterapia Avanzada El dolor relacionado con la falta de estabilidad lumbopélvica supone la complicación más frecuente durante el postparto. En la marcha podemos favorecer esta estabilización con el entrenamiento de determinados grupos musculares, sometiéndolos a situaciones de inestabilidad, utilizando un calzado que crea este tipo de desequilibrio. En el desarroll...

Modelo de gestión del tiempo en proyectos viales.

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Luzuriaga Bojorque, Juan Pablo

2015-01-01

El presente trabajo demuestra la importancia de utilizar un método internacionalmente reconocido para gestionar la terminación de los proyectos viales a tiempo. Tanto entidad contratante como contratistas podrán utilizar las mejores prácticas en gerenciamiento de proyectos para lograr que la construcción de carreteras sean proyectos exitosos. Las entidades contratantes en el Ecuador, evalúan el cumplimiento del cronograma de un proyecto vial, en base de la consecución de un nivel determinado ...

Online social networks and resilient profile in university students with disabilities

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Suriá, Raquel

2015-01-01

Desde hace algunos años, conocer si el uso de la redes sociales online está asociado a determinados perfiles de personalidad ha cobrado interés. Este puede ser el caso de algunas capacidades personales vinculadas a la competencia social como la resiliencia. El presente estudio examina si los jóvenes estudiantes con discapacidad que utilizan las redes sociales online tienen más desarrollada su capacidad resiliente. Participaron 96 estudiantes universitarios con diferentes tipos de discapacidad...

Soporte nutricional adaptado al tratamiento fisioterápico de lesiones en el deporte

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Sancho Morante, Alicia

2014-01-01

RESUMEN: INTRODUCCIÓN: En el abordaje de las lesiones, el tratamiento tanto médico como fisioterápico han sido ampliamente estudiados y conforman un elemento indispensable. Sin embargo, el soporte nutricional es un aspecto que, aunque recientemente se está demostrando que ofrece grandes beneficios, generalmente pasa a un segundo plano y no se le da la trascendencia que merece. OBJETIVOS: Relacionar la importancia que ejerce el consumo de determinados nutrientes sobre la prevención y tratam...

Paisagens culturais, território e patrimônio cultural mineiro no quadrilátero ferrífero de Minas Gerais, Brasil

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Jeanne Cristina Menezes Crespo

2014-11-01

Así, el objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la localidad de Miguel Burnier, en la municipalidad de Ouro Preto, integrante del Quadrilátero Ferrífero. Con ello, buscaremos discutir los impactos socio-culturales derivados de la instalación de las actividades mineras e industriales en un determinado territorio, a partir del estudio la construcción de su identidad territorial y de su patrimonio cultural minero e industrial; elementos estos, configuradores de sus paisajes culturales contemporáneos.

Acrilamida em alimentos : ocorrencia, metodos analiticos e estimativas de ingestão.

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Adriana Pavesi Arisseto

2007-01-01

Resumo: Uma importante descoberta de pesquisadores suecos em abril de 2002 mostrou que acrilamida, uma substância provavelmente carcinogênica a seres humanos, pode ser formada em determinados alimentos que são submetidos a tratamento térmico em altas temperaturas. No presente estudo, 111 amostras de diferentes categorias de alimentos foram coletadas em supermercados, lojas de "fast-foods" e restaurantes da cidade de Campinas-SP, entre os meses de setembro de 2004 e abril de 2006, e analisadas...

Estudio y propuestas de tratamiento de PPCP’s en aguas residuales

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Serra i Prat, Gemma; Zélaskiewicz, Agnieszka

2008-01-01

La reutilización de las aguas residuales es una parte esencial del uso sostenible del agua. Sin embargo, las actuales plantas de tratamiento no están preparadas para tratar determinados compuestos como los llamados “contaminantes emergentes”. Los hábitos de consumo actuales estan generando una serie de residuos o microcontaminantes que hace tan solo unos años no existian. Entre esas nuevas sustancias aparecen los PPCP’s (Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products) que son un amplio grupo de com...

Estilos de Personalidad y Afrontamiento Situacional Frente al Envejecimiento en la Mujer

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Deisy Krzemien

2007-01-01

Este trabajo examina la relación entre estilos de personalidad y estilos y estrategias de afrontamiento frente a situaciones críticas del envejecimiento en adultas mayores. Una muestra de 212 participantes fue entrevistada acerca de eventos críticos experimentados en la vejez y evaluada mediante los cuestionarios MIPS y Brief-COPE. La mayoría de los estilos y estrategias de afrontamiento se asoció con determinados estilos de personalidad, en correspondencia a lo esperado según el ...

Estudio técnico‐ jurídico de los residuos mineros en relación a la normativa de residuos y suelos contaminados: el caso español

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Rosique López, María Guadalupe; García Fernández, Gregorio; Navarro Caballero, Teresa María

2014-01-01

El suelo es un recurso no renovable, dinámico, afectado por fuentes de contaminación que lo pueden convertir en un recurso contaminado. El contenido en metales pesados del suelo es uno de los criterios empleados para la estimación de la calidad ambiental del suelo, siendo necesario, el establecimiento de niveles de fondo en los metales y sus correspondientes niveles genéricos de referencia. El suelo tiene unos valores naturales de presencia de determinados elementos traza, metales...

Efecto de extractos de Cúrcuma longa L. sobre el citoesqueleto de los queratinocitos humanos en el envejecimiento cutáneo. (Parte I Resultados en aplicaciones de una crema a pacientes con Psoriasis (Parte II

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Juan de J. García Martín

2007-09-01

Full Text Available Es importante distinguir entre el propio envejecimiento cutáneo intrínseco o fisiológico, cuyos factores desencadenantes son: la determinación genética, las alteraciones celulares, nucleares, mitocondriales, enzimáticas etc. y el extrínseco o actínico determinado por factores nutricionales, hormonales (menopausia tóxicos y climáticos (radiaciones UV. En ambos casos las consecuencias son las mismas: alteraciones de las estructuras y de las funciones de la piel.

Efecto de extractos de Cúrcuma longa L. sobre el citoesqueleto de los queratinocitos humanos en el envejecimiento cutáneo. (Parte I) Resultados en aplicaciones de una crema a pacientes con Psoriasis (Parte II)

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Juan de J. García Martín; María de Lourdes Rodríguez Pérez; Víctor González Canavaciolo; Jesús Rubio González

2007-01-01

Es importante distinguir entre el propio envejecimiento cutáneo intrínseco o fisiológico, cuyos factores desencadenantes son: la determinación genética, las alteraciones celulares, nucleares, mitocondriales, enzimáticas etc. y el extrínseco o actínico determinado por factores nutricionales, hormonales (menopausia) tóxicos y climáticos (radiaciones UV). En ambos casos las consecuencias son las mismas: alteraciones de las estructuras y de las funciones de la piel.

Propuesta estratégica de marketing, para la empresa de sistemas aéreos de comercio, Sadecom Cia. Ltda.

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Ibarra Muñoz, Paola Cristina

2014-01-01

La alta competitividad empresarial ha determinado que en el ámbito comercial surjan propuestas estratégicas enfocadas a mejorar el nivel de posicionamiento de las empresas en el mercado, así como captar nuevos clientes. Indudablemente se espera que estas acciones de Marketing repercutan en aspectos como posicionamiento de marca, aceptación del mercado de los nuevos servicios y/o bienes propuestos y mejorar el nivel de ventas, todo ello en un aspecto determinante la "satisfacción del cliente.....

Propuesta estratégica de marketing, para la empresa de sistemas aéreos de comercio, Sadecom Cía. Ltda.

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Ibarra Muñoz, Paola Cristina

2014-01-01

La alta competitividad empresarial ha determinado que en el ámbito comercial surjan propuestas estratégicas enfocadas a mejorar el nivel de posicionamiento de las empresas en el mercado, así como captar nuevos clientes. Indudablemente se espera que estas acciones de Marketing repercutan en aspectos como posicionamiento de marca, aceptación del mercado de los nuevos servicios y/o bienes propuestos y mejorar el nivel de ventas, todo ello en un aspecto determinante la "satisfacción del cliente"....

Influencia de la composici??n del medio de cultivo sobre la producci??n de pigmento por Streptococcus agalactiae

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Carazo Carazo, Concepci??n

1995-01-01

Se ha estudiado la influencia de la composici??n del medio de cultivo sobre la producci??n de pigmento por s. agalactiae partiendo de un medio de cultivo dise??ado para tal finalidad (new granada medium), eliminando uno a uno los componentes incluidos en su formulaci??n original. Almid??n, proteosa peptona (difco), suero, fosfatos y metrotexato influyen de forma importante en la formaci??n y/o visualizaci??n del pigmento producido por este microorganismo. Se ha determinado que la fracci??n de...

Aplicación de las licencias de Creative Commons en el ámbito educativo

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Labastida i Juan, Ignasi, 1970-

2013-01-01

En este texto se presentan las licencias que ofrece la organización Creative Commons para gestionar los derechos de propiedad intelectual de una manera distinta al tradicional “todos los derechos reservados”. Estas licencias inspiradas en el movimiento del software libre se ofrecen gratuitamente para todos aquellos autores que quieran compartir sus obras permitiendo determinados usos con algunas condiciones sin tener que pedir permiso previo. Además se hace un repaso a la aplicación de est...

Diseño de un sistema contable administrativo apliado a la empresa newtronix Cía. Ltda.

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Dalgo Bastidas, Irlanda Elizabeth

2006-01-01

El presente trabajo está realizado en base a la necesidad de organización que tiene la Empresa por no contar con políticas internas ni procedimientos que optimicen los diferentes procesos administrativos, financieros y contables y cuya dirección para su funcionamiento está determinado por la experiencia de la administración. Los elementos del proceso administrativo son manejados informalmente y resultan insuficientes para alcanzar los objetivos propuestos por la dirección y adicionalment...

Evaluación del riesgo de la presencia de micotoxinas en piensos comercializados en España mediante métodos cromatográficos multidetección y alta resolución optimizados

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Romera Ureste, David

2016-01-01

Las micotoxinas son metabolitos secundarios producidos por determinados hongos, y son contaminantes frecuentes de alimentos y piensos. Producen enfermedades, denominadas micotoxicosis, que pueden ser tanto agudas como crónicas en personas y animales. A nivel de salud humana afectan fundamentalmente al hígado, los riñones y el sistema inmune, mientras que sus efectos en salud animal son más variados, dependiendo de otros factores como la especie, la edad, etc. La Agencia Internacional de Inves...

EL AMOR ROMÁNTICO Y LA VIOLENCIA DE GÉNERO. INDICADORES EN PAREJAS ADOLESCENTES

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Quintana-Peña, José Antonio

2014-01-01

Aumenta la violencia de género en parejas adolescentes de una forma encubierta, nuestros adolescentes no se consideran sexistas y entienden la mayoría de las situaciones de abuso, pero hay un porcentaje que no las reconoce, sobre todo en ciertos micromachismos. El proceso de socialización sigue haciendo mella en sus actitudes y todavía reconocemos sexismo entre los adolescentes que usan y toleran determinados comportamientos. La concepción del amor que se tiene en la adolescenc...

Aspectos da coesão e da coerência na leitura de O Príncipe de Nicolau Maquiavel

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Cortina, Arnaldo [UNESP

1992-01-01

O propósito do trabalho ora apresentado consiste na observação de dois elementos de coesão, a referência e a seqüencialidade, e um elemento da coerência, a contextualização, no processo interpretativo de três capítulos de O Príncipe de Nicolau Maquiavel. Sempre que se referir à leitura, este artigo estará entendendo-a como uma interação de sujeitos ideologicamente determinados.

Estudio sobre el posicionamiento del Pisco en Colombia

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Moreno Garzon, Juan Jose; Coronado Britto, Karla

2017-01-01

El mercadeo es ?un proceso de planificaci?n y ejecuci?n, inmerso en un marco social determinado, orientado a la satisfacci?n de las necesidades y deseos del individuo y de la organizaci?n, para la creaci?n y el intercambio voluntario y competitivo de bienes o servicios generadores de utilidades? (AMA, 1992). Esta investigaci?n tiene por objetivo ofrecer una propuesta a la empresa Bodega el Sarcay de Aspitia con las posibilidades de introducir la bebida alcoh?lica peruana, el pi...

A interdição do discurso em Dutchman

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Martins, Leda Maria

1986-01-01

Análise do conflito na relação inter-racial em uma peça do Teatro Revolucionário do Negro, conflito este determinado peIa reversão de expectativa na decodificação da linguagem operada pelos personagens. This paper analyses the conflict in a racial relationship in a play of the Black Revolutionary Theatre. The conflict studied is caused by the reversal of expectation occurred with the characters in their process of decodification of the discourse.

Presupuesto de tesorería

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Gracia Ramos, Ma. Carmen

2015-01-01

El presupuesto de tesorería es un documento que permite llevar a cabo una adecuada gestión del circulante con el fin de corregir, ex ante, posibles desviaciones del saldo (dèficit o superàvit). Asimismo,los movimientos estimados por la empresa para un determinado período incidirán sobre el presupuesto y también en los estados financieros configurando todo ello la situación en la que previsiblemente se encontrarà la empresa.

Determinação das perdas endógenas e da digestibilidade ileal da proteína e dos aminoácidos em suínos utilizando-se duas técnicas Use of different techniques to determine endogenous losses and ileal digestibility of protein and amino acids for swine

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Leidimara Feregueti Costa

2008-07-01

Full Text Available Objetivou-se neste estudo determinar os coeficientes de digestibilidade ileal verdadeira da proteína e dos aminoácidos digestíveis de um extrato protéico de levedura utilizando-se duas técnicas - dieta isenta de proteína (DIP e dieta com caseína hidrolisada enzimaticamente (CHE - para determinação das perdas endógenas de proteína, aminoácidos e nitrogênio. Foram utilizados 12 suínos mestiços, machos castrados, com peso médio de 35 kg, submetidos previamente a cirurgia para implantação da cânula T simples. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado com três tratamentos (dieta com CHE; dieta isenta de proteína (DIP; e dieta com 23% do extrato protéico de levedura - ingrediente teste, quatro repetições e um animal por unidade experimental. As perdas endógenas de ácido glutâmico, ácido aspártico, lisina, arginina e serina diferiram entre as dietas; os maiores valores foram obtidos nos animais que receberam a dieta com CHE. O maior valor de perda endógena do aminoácido glicina foi determinado nos animais alimentados com a dieta DIP. Os coeficientes de digestibilidade ileal verdadeira de metionina, treonina, triptofano e serina determinados pelas perdas endógenas utilizando-se a dieta CHE foram superiores àqueles determinados utilizando a dieta DIP. As quantidades das secreções protéicas e de aminoácidos obtidas pela técnica da CHE foram maiores que as determinadas pela técnica da DIP. Os coeficientes de digestibilidade verdadeira da proteína foram menores e os dos aminoácidos, maiores, quando determinados pela técnica CHE.The objective of this study was to determine the true ileal digestibility coefficients of the protein and digestible amino acid of a yeast protein extract using two techniques - diet without protein (DIP and diet with enzime-hydrolysed casein (CHE - for the determination of protein amino acid and nitrogen losses. Twelve half-breed barrows were used, with average weight of 35

Mycorrhizal dependency of mangaba tree under increasing phosphorus levels Dependência micorrízica de mangabeira em doses crescentes de fósforo

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Júlio Alves Cardoso Filho

2008-07-01

Full Text Available The objective of this study was to evaluate the mycorrhizal dependency of mangaba tree (Hancornia speciosa plantlets, under increasing levels of phosphorus fertilization. The experimental design was completely randomized in a 4×5 factorial arrangement with three mycorrhizal fungi inocula - Gigaspora margarita, Glomus etunicatum, or a pool of native mycorrhizal fungi (Acaulospora longula, Glomus clarum, Gigaspora albida, Paraglomus sp. -, and a nonmycorrhizal control, in combination with five levels of phosphorus applied to the substrate: 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg kg-1. After 180 days of growth, plantlets with inoculation of native mycorrhizal pool produced more shoot and root dry biomass and had higher shoot phosphorus content and accumulation. The noninoculated control showed the lowest values, independently of the phosphorus level. The highest relative mycorrhizal dependency occurred with the inoculation of native mycorrhizal fungi. Plants with mycorrhizal fungi did not respond to phosphorus addition above 50 mg kg-1. Mangaba tree is highly dependent on mycorrhiza, but the degree of dependency varies according to phosphorus levels and fungal inocula. In general, mangaba tree is more responsive to mycorrhizal fungi inoculation than to phosphorus addition.O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a dependência micorrízica de mudas de mangaba (Hancornia speciosa, em doses crescentes de fósforo. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, em arranjo fatorial 4´5 com três inóculos de fungos micorrízicos - Gigaspora margarita, Glomus etunicatum, ou uma mistura de espécies de fungos micorrízicos nativos (Acaulospora longula, Glomus clarum, Gigaspora albida e Paraglomus sp. -, e um controle não micorrízico, combinados a cinco doses de fósforo no substrato: 0, 25, 50, 75 e 100 mg kg-1. Após 180 dias, as mudas com inoculação dos fungos micorrízicos nativos produziram mais biomassa seca de parte aérea e raízes e apresentaram

Variación de la comunidad de abejas de las orquídeas (Hymenoptera: Apidae en tres ambientes perturbados del piedemonte llanero colombiano

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Alejandro Parra-H

2007-12-01

Full Text Available Las abejas de las orquídeas subsisten en vastas áreas de bosque tropicales gracias a que mantienen estrechas relaciones con tipos de vegetación particular en diversos micro-hábitats. Con base en este tipo de relaciones con el medio y características biológicas como preferencia por ciertos tipos de néctares y de polen, y diversidad morfológica y etológica de la tribu, es posible evaluar la calidad de un hábitat según la distribución de euglosinos. Este trabajo propone el uso de esta información, además de índices de diversidad para la evaluación de la calidad del medio. Entre marzo y diciembre de 2003 muestreamos tres tipos de paisaje (Urbano, Rural y Conservado en el piedemonte llanero colombiano, usando redes entomológicas y sustancias aromáticas (Cineol y Metil Salicilato. Para las 15 localidades muestreadas se registraron 17 de las 26 especies conocidas para el área. Eulaema nigrita fue la más frecuente mientras que Euglossa magnipes, E. cybelia, E. heterosticta, E. singularis, Eulaema bombiformis, E. speciosa y Exaerete frontalis correspondieron a ambientes considerados de aceptable a buena calidad. La composición y cercanía de fragmentos de bosque son factores favorables. La diversidad relativa (máxima variación de formas y tamaños dentro de la tribu, sería proporcional a la calidad del medio.Variation of the orchid bees community (Hymenoptera: Apidae in three altered habitats of the Colombian "llano" piedmont. Orchid bees subsist in vast tropical forest areas because they maintain close relationships with particular plant species in diverse micro-habitats. Based on the relationships among the environment and biological features (food preference, morphologic and ethologic diversity, it is possible to determine habitat quality using the euglossine array. This work proposes the use of this ecological information, in addition to diversity indices, for the evaluation of environmental quality. Fifteen localities in

Aplicación basada en imágenes RGBD para obtención de medidas de ajuste para ciclistas

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Arbelo Cabrera, Daniel

2017-01-01

[ES]Este proyecto de final de carrera se engloba dentro del contexto de la biomecánica deportiva. Su objetivo es el desarrollo de una aplicación que permita parametrizar la postura de un ciclista sobre una bicicleta. Dicha postura se rige por los ángulos formados por las articulaciones y las distancias entre las diferentes partes del cuerpo, debiendo estar todas contenidas dentro de rangos determinados para evitar lesiones y así obtener un rendimiento óptimo en el pedaleo. Para obtener estos ...

Medicina regenerativa y células madre. Mecanismos de acción de las células madre adultas

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Hernández Ramírez, Porfirio

2009-01-01

La medicina regenerativa es una rama de la medicina que se ha desarrollado considerablemente en los últimos años. Los avances en este campo se han vinculado estrechamente con los nuevos conocimientos adquiridos sobre las células madre y su capacidad de convertirse en células de diferentes tejidos. Esta medicina se sustenta en conductas adoptadas por el organismo para remplazar por células sanas a las dañadas por diversos procesos en determinados tejidos. Las medidas terapéuticas empleadas pue...

O Diabo veste Victoria’s Secret: um estudo sociológico

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Fernandes, Hélia Leonor Martins

2017-01-01

Dissertação de mestrado em Sociologia (área de especialização em Organizações e Trabalho) A moda está presente em tudo o que nos rodeia. Tem como significado uma maneira ou costume predominante num determinado momento. É apreciada por milhares de pessoas e tem a capacidade de influenciar as suas atitudes. Oferece tipos de trabalho variado, tais como estilistas, modelos, fotógrafos, maquilhadores, editores, jornalistas, entre outros. É uma área que rende milhões. A Victoria’s...

A pilha de Alessandro Volta (1745-1827): diálogos e conflitos no final do século XVIII e início do século XIX

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Boni, Renata Saponara

2007-01-01

O propósito desta dissertação é analisar determinados aspectos da teoria de contato de Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), focalizando, especialmente, as observações voltianas relativa à construção da pilha. Para tanto, partimos de algumas considerações acerca da obra Le Opere di Alessandro Volta, que foi publicada entre 1918-1927, reunindo memórias, cartas, textos, artigos publicados e manuscritos. Procuramos apontar para o fato de que a pilha foi apresentada em 1800 com o intuit...

Uso de las imágenes de satélites y los SIG en el campo de la Ingeniería Agrícola

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Dámaso Ponvert Delisles; Andés Lau Quan

2013-01-01

Los sistemas de ingeniería agrícola constituyen conjuntos de técnicas y tecnologías que garantizan la producción agropecuaria. Por lo general, ellos producen determinados impactos al medio ambiente, que tienen consecuencias negativas sobre los recursos naturales produciendo huellas en el territorio. En la actualidad se aplican con éxito tecnologías muy eficaces como la Teledetección y, los SIG para identificar la huella espacial de estos impactos y apoyar las decisiones que ayuden a los direc...

¿Es el lugar de apego un lugar restaurador?

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Hidalgo-Villodres, María del Carmen; Hernández, Bernardo; Ruiz, Cristina; Negrín, Fátima

2014-01-01

La investigación sobre apego al lugar ha puesto de manifiesto la importancia que tienen los ambientes residenciales en el desarrollo de fuertes vínculos afectivos hacia algunos ambientes con los que interactuamos en nuestra vida diaria. Podemos definir el apego al lugar como el vínculo afectivo positivo entre un individuo y un determinado lugar, cuya principal característica es la tendencia a mantener la proximidad con ese lugar (Hidalgo y Hernández, 2001). Hasta el momento, el apego al lugar...

Patrones de consumo de carne en el noroeste de México

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Cristina Taddei; Martín Preciado; Jesús Robles; Cristina Garza

2012-01-01

En gran medida, el conocimiento de la forma en la que se comporta el consumidor determina el desempeño en el mercado de un producto determinado. Se utiliza un algoritmo de agrupamiento de datos, en el marco del reconocimiento de patrones, para identificar tipos de consumidores de carne en el noroeste de México, con el objetivo de conocer las preferencias de consumo y con ello orientar decisiones de mercado por parte de los productores o bien de funcionarios responsables de políticas de foment...

Sensor-2-sensor

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Moreira, Nuno Alexandre de Oliveira

2013-01-01

O avanço na indústria informática e eletrónica fez com que o uso e aplicabilidade das Redes Sensoriais Sem Fios (RSSF) tenham crescido notavelmente, permitindo o desenvolvimento de dispositivos de baixo consumo energético e com capacidades de comunicação sem fios. Dada a elevada aplicabilidade das RSSF, é por vezes difícil identificar e definir as entidades necessárias para atingir um determinado objetivo aplicacional. Identificando as diversas entidades e as suas caracterís...

Estudio del potencial energético de biomasa Pinus caribaea Morelet var. Caribaea (Pc) Y Pinus tropicalis Morelet (Pt); Eucaliptus saligna Smith (Es), Eucalyptus citriodora Hook (Ec) y Eucalytus...

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F. Márquez Montesino; T. Cordero Alcántara; J. Rodríguez Mirasol; J. J. Rodríguez Jiménez

2001-01-01

Los residuos forestales y de plantas agrícolas leñosas constituyen recursos potenciales con interesantes posibilidades de aprovechamiento tecnológico, entre los que cabe destacar el empleo de procesos termoquímicos, combustión, gasificación y pirólisis. La valoración energética de un determinado material debe considerar como elemento fundamental su poder calorífico. En el presente trabajo se presentan los resultados obtenidos sobre las posibilidades de aprovechamiento energético de d...

Exercício para uma clarificação de ideias ou equívocos informáticos

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Almeida, José Maria Fernandes

1985-01-01

Analisando a situção existente pretende estabelecer-se uma sistemática para a classificação da Ciência Informática por objectivos estáveis determinados pela satisfação das necessidades de natureza pessoal, individual e de produção no tratamento automatico da informação. Analysing the denominations used it's proposed to use a sistemic classificcation of Informatics according the satisfaction of personal, individual and production needs detected in the automtic data processing.

La percepción del espacio en la globalización de las Relaciones Internacionales

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Bizzozero Revelez, Lincoln

2002-01-01

Este trabajo analiza la relación de las comunidades humanas con el espacio y las consecuencias que se derivan de las transformaciones que acarrea la globalización, en tanto cambio de la referencia espacial. El análisis comienza puntualizando la necesidad que existe en el estudio de las relaciones internacionales de replantear los mapas cognitivos, sobre la base de que determinados factores que condicionan el comportamiento de las comunidades humanas, como lo son la ciencia y tecnología, están...

Morfología femoral proximal en fracturas de cadera

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Calvo de Mora Rebollo, María Jesús; Albareda Albareda, Jorge Cruz; Seral García, Belén; Martín Ruiz, G.; Lasierra Sanromán, José Manuel; Seral Iñigo, Fernando

2003-01-01

Es frecuente observar como pacientes que han sufrido una fractura de cadera, si se fracturan posteriormente la cadera contralateral, es del mismo tipo que la primera fractura. El objetivo de este trabajo es tratar de relacional la morfología femoral proximal con la producción de un tipo determinado de fractura. Para ello hemos realizado un estudio prospectivo en 50 pacientes mayores de 65 años, sin distinción de sexo, que han ingresado en nuestro servicio por fractura femoral proximal, 25 ...

Síndrome compartimental pós-fratura de platô tibial

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Pitta,Guilherme Benjamin Brandão; Santos,Thays Fernanda Avelino dos; Santos,Fernanda Thaysa Avelino dos; Costa Filho,Edelson Moreira da

2014-01-01

As fraturas de platô tibial são relativamente raras e representam, aproximadamente, 1,2% de todas as fraturas. A tíbia, por sua localização subcutânea e pobre cobertura muscular, está exposta a sofrer grandes quantidades de traumatismos, que não são somente fraturas, mas também lesões por achatamento, contusões severas, entre outras que, em um determinado momento, podem causar no enfermo a síndrome compartimental. É relatad...

Las autopistas urbanas concesionadas: Una nueva forma de segregación

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Greene,Margarita; Mora,Rodrigo

2005-01-01

Si es que existiera el modelo de ciudad automovilística, sin duda sería el referente que ha determinado las intervenciones urbanas en Santiago durante los últimos treinta años: aparte del caso relativamente aislado del ferrocarril subterráneo, son incontables los kilómetros entregados al tráfico vehicular. Las concesiones viales inauguran la formalización de un sistema de clases dentro del parque automotriz; un sistema que lamentablemente informará la manera en que entendemos y experimentamos...

Modelos de elementos finitos de componentes de autobuses fabricados en materiales compuestos

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Grimaldi Pastoril, Rocío; Alcalá Fazio, Enrique

2010-01-01

La creciente preocupación por la seguridad en el transporte de pasajeros, ha hecho que las estructuras de los autobuses y autocares se vean sometidas a solicitaciones cada vez más exigentes, sobre todo ante condiciones de vuelco cuyos requerimientos vienen determinados por el Reglamento 66 de ginebra. Es por eso que en esta ponencia se pretende presentar una alternativa de pilares de estructura con materiales compuestos para el uso de los mismos como método reductor de masa de los vehícu...

Reflexiones sobre arte para lo político y representación en las acciones del colectivo LULI

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Fükelman, María Cristina; Naón, María Isabel

2011-01-01

Esta ponencia tiene como finalidad reflexionar sobre determinados conceptos, de diferentes densidades semánticas, que designan, explican y analizan modalidades de producción artística centradas en espacios alternativos, que dan la espalda a los espacios y medios institucionales tradicionales del campo artístico. Se referirá a algunas acciones del colectivo LULI. Entre los conceptos que se trabajaran se encuentra el arte político, arte para lo político, arte público, arte de acción, activismo,...

Reflexiones sobre arte para lo político y representación en las acciones del colectivo LULI

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Fükelman, María Cristina; Di María, Graciela Alicia; Sánchez Pórfido, Elisabet; González, Silvia Juana; Albero, María Marta; Gatica, Danisa; Naón, María Isabel; Montequin, Diana; Estévez, Mariana; Ladaga, Silvia Andrea Cristian

2013-01-01

Esta ponencia tiene como finalidad reflexionar sobre determinados conceptos, de diferentes densidades semánticas, que designan, explican y analizan modalidades de producción artística centradas en espacios alternativos, que dan la espalda a los espacios y medios institucionales tradicionales del campo artístico. Se referirá a algunas acciones del colectivo LULI. Entre los conceptos que se trabajaran se encuentra el arte político, arte para lo político, arte público, arte de acción, activismo,...

A infância no currículo de filmes de animação: poder, governo e subjetivação dos/as infantis

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Maria Carolina da Silva

2008-01-01

Esta dissertação tem como objetivo analisar as subjetividades disponibilizadas por quatro filmes infantis de animação produzidos pela Disney e pela Pixar: Toy Story (1995), Monstros S.A (2001), Procurando Nemo (2003) e Os Incríveis (2004). Com base na vertente pós-estruturalista dos estudos culturais, que trabalha com os conceitos retirados da obra de Michel Foucault, considera-se que tais filmes ensinam determinados modos de ser, estar e fazer considerados adequados para o público ao qual se...

O professor de enfermagem: atuação em campo clínico

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Marie Germaine Claire Lanthier

1984-03-01

Full Text Available O estudo procurou averiguar a opinião dos estudantes de enfermagem a respeito de determinados papéis desempenhados pelos professores em campo clínico, a fim de saber qual destes mais influencia na sua aprendizagem. Os três papéis escolhidos - Orientador Facilitador e Modelo - fundamentam-se nas três seguintes teorias: Bloom. Rogers e Bandura Os résultados entretanto, mais acentuada no grupo de estudantes que se acham nos últimos períodos do curso.

Centro de simulación médica de la Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil : una propuesta de planificación estratégica

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Carriel Mancilla, Jorge Alejandro

2014-01-01

El proceso de planificación estratégica de un centro de simulación requiere conocimientos administrativos, académicos y de servicios en salud pues su correcto funcionamiento e implementación puede llegar a ser similar al de una sala hospitalaria, es decir involucra la adquisición de equipos médicos, de materiales, el conocimiento de normas de bioseguridad, la realización de procedimientos, entre otros. Los diferentes autores coinciden en los pasos y los determinados segmentos al momento...

Tonalidad Sinestésica: Relaciones entre la tonalidad de la música y del color a través de una propuesta personal

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GONZÁLEZ COMPEÁN, FRANCISCO JAVIER

2011-01-01

El concepto de "Tonalidad" es un concepto que jerarquiza los tonos y los colores en las disciplinas de la música y el arte visual hasta nuestros días. Esta característica contribuye a establecer la funcionalidad de los elementos presentes en una pieza musical o en un espacio bidimensional o tridimensional, determinado por los colores que le ocupan. Con el concepto de una "Tonalidad Sinestésica", haremos referencia a una relación de correspondencias entre sonidos afinados y colores, determina...

las emisoras municipales en Andalucía: proximidad y rentabilidad social (1979-2014)

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Gabilondo-García-del-Barco, Victoria

2015-01-01

Objeto de estudio Definir el marco actual de las Emisoras Municipales en Andalucía como medios de alternativos de proximidad, en su contribución a la vertebración social y construcción democrática, y en el aprovechamiento del ecosistema mediático. Para cumplir nuestro objetivo principal, hemos concretado otros factores a tener en cuenta en el desarrollo de la investigación. Para entender este proceso, se han determinado los siguientes objetivos específicos. Objetivos específicos -De...

LA CERTIFICACIÓN ISO 9000 EN EL SECTOR INDUSTRIAL DEL MUEBLE: EVIDENCIAS SOBRE LA CULTURA DE CALIDAD TOTAL Y LAS VENTAJAS QUE LA CARACTERIZAN / ISO 9000 ACCREDITATION IN FURNITURE INDUSTRY: EVIDENCES ON TOTAL QUALITY CULTURE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE WHICH DESCRIBE THIS STANDARD

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Marín Vinuesa, L.M; Gimeno Zuera, J.

2010-01-01

Este estudio analiza si el nivel de implantación de prácticas de gestión de la calidad total, y el nivel de resultados empresariales, son factores que caracterizan a las empresas certificadas con la norma ISO 9000 en la industria nacional del mueble. Asimismo, se comprueba la posible relación de determinados aspectos TQM con la mejora de los resultados empresariales. Los resultados del análisis realizado sobre una muestra de empresas del citado sector muestran que las empresas certificadas co...

LA CERTIFICACIÓN ISO 9000 EN EL SECTOR INDUSTRIAL DEL MUEBLE: EVIDENCIAS SOBRE LA CULTURA DE CALIDAD TOTAL Y LAS VENTAJAS QUE LA CARACTERIZAN

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Marín Vinuesa, L.M; Gimeno Zuera, J.

2010-01-01

Este estudio analiza si el nivel de implantación de prácticas de gestión de la calidad total, y el nivel de resultados empresariales, son factores que caracterizan a las empresas certificadas con la norma ISO 9000 en la industria nacional del mueble. Asimismo, se comprueba la posible relación de determinados aspectos TQM con la mejora de los resultados empresariales. Los resultados del análisis realizado sobre una muestra de empresas del citado sector muestran que las empresas certificadas co...

Una aproximación a la teoría neoclásica de la demanda con MAPLE

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López Matos, Luis Daniel

2007-01-01

Full Text Available El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar la potencialidad del programa de cálculo simbólico MAPLE no sólo como herramienta docente del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la teoría neoclásica de la demanda sino también como un instrumento de ayuda para la adquisición de determinados conocimientos de acuerdo con una determinada metodología de enseñanza "activa y heurística" centrada en el alumno.

"Festas" y "desafíos" en una comarca rural del sur de Galicia: Solidaridades y rivalidades poéticofestivas en la representación simbólica de dos niveles de identidad comunitario-vecinal

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Couceiro Domínguez, Enrique

1991-12-01

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Este estudio trata de ser una reflexión en torno a determinados aspectos estructurales de diversas configuraciones festivo-ceremoniales y poético- verbales propias de unas comunidades vecinales del sur de Galicia, en cuanto que tales configuraciones constituyen modos de representar y formalizar simbólicamente la identidad comunitaria de los colectivos que en ellas participan y, en particular, la de aquellos que actúan como organizadores y anfitriones de cada ocasión festiva.

La conflictividad en torno al pago de la renta foral en Galicia a finales del Antiguo Régimen

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María Concepción Burgo

1988-01-01

Full Text Available Uno de los problemas fundamentales con el que tienen que enfrentarse las instituciones monásticas —como cualquier institución rentista—, es el de la deuda derivada de los impagos de las rentas sobre las que se sustenta su economía. Este es, para ellas, un problema crónico que afecta a todos sus ingresos; pero no por ser crónico es inmóvil, la deuda se agudiza en determinados momentos fruto, fundamentalmente, de una coyuntura adversa.

Una propuesta de modelo fisiológico de servicio de urgencias hospitalario. Principios de funcionamiento, tipificación de la saturación y pautas para el rediseño

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Herrera Carranza, M.; Aguado Correa, F.; Padilla Garrido, N.; López Camacho, F.

2017-01-01

Resumen El funcionamiento de los servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH) está determinado por la demanda, la estructura organizativa propia y la conexión con los otros niveles asistenciales. La asincronía entre estos elementos dificulta el flujo de pacientes y merma la capacidad, siendo necesario emplear un enfoque sistémico de la cadena asistencial urgente como una entidad funcional única. Con esta orientación presentamos un modelo teórico conceptual, similar al fisiológico del gasto card...

Evaluación de la resistencia a los sulfates de cemento con ceniza volante (utilizando el método de Koch & Steinegger)

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Irassar, Edgardo F.; Sota, Jorge D.; Batic, Oscar R.

1988-01-01

El aumento del consumo de las adiciones minerales activas en los materiales cementíceos contemporáneos ha determinado la revisión de algunos métodos de ensayo utilizados para determinar sus propiedades. En la evaluación de la durabilidad de los cementos compuestos, muchos ensayos de corta duración (de gran aplicación en cementos portland) dejan de tener validez, pues no permiten evaluar las mejoras que producen los materiales puzolánicos. El método propuesto por KOCH...

Úlcera corneal bilateral como consecuencia de malnutrición calórico-protéica y déficit de vitamina A en un paciente con alcoholismo crónico, pancreatitis crónica y colecistostomía Bilateral corneal ulceration as a result of energy-protein hyponutrition and vitamin A deficit in a patient with chronic alcoholism, chronic pancreatitis and cholecystostomy

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S. Benítez Cruz; C. Gómez Candela; M. Ruiz Martín; A. I. Cos Blanco

2005-01-01

Desde el descubrimiento de las vitaminas ha existido un creciente interés por relacionar las vitaminas con ciertas enfermedades. Para la vitamina A en particular se ha determinado su singular importancia en múltiples funciones vitales y su relación con enfermedades tanto por déficit como por exceso esta ahora completamente demostrada. En países desarrollados las enfermedades por déficit vitamínicos han disminuido de manera importante; sin embargo en pacientes con características particulares ...

El suicidio en La opera flotante de John Barth: contraste entre las miradas del Apocalipsis y el existencialismo

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Jorge

2015-11-01

Full Text Available La opera flotante de John Barth tiene varias puertas de acceso para el análisis. Una de ellas nos lleva a indagar sobre el tema que circunda la obra: el suicidio. Para ello, en el presente trabajo vamos a contrastar las posibles características apocalípticas del personaje principal, Todd Andrews, con determinados postulados de la filosofía existencialista de Jean Paul Sartre. La propuesta estará centrada en revisar puntos de divergencia y de afinidad en ambas cosmovisiones.

Las relaciones Colombia-Venezuela: límites, desgolfización y securitizacion, tres variables en la política exterior binacional

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Roberto González Arana

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Este artículo analiza las diferentes etapas en las cuales se ha enmarcado la relación binacional colombo-venezolana, así como las variables que las han caracterizado y determinado. El trabajo estudia los factores influyentes en la relación, dentro de los cuales se destacan, la delimitación fronteriza y la seguridad, componentes determinantes en la dinámica económica-comercial, a tal punto que su convergencia o divergencia redunda en la balanza comercial.

Modification of the metabolic parameters and microalbuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 treated with acarbose

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González Sarmiento, E.; Ergueta Martín, P.; Fernández Martínez, I.; Hinojosa Mena-Bernal, M.C.; Zurro Muñoz, I.; Zurro Hernández, J.

2001-01-01

Objetivo: Determinar la influencia de la acarbosa en la microalbuminuria y parámetros metabólicos en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Material y métodos: Hemos estudiado 92 pacientes con diabetes tipo 2, tratados con acarbosa, sola o con insulina o antidiabéticos orales. Hemos determinado los valores de Hb A1c, colesterol total, colesterol HDL, colesterol LDL, triglicéridos y microalbuminuria, antes y después del tratamiento con acarbosa. Resultados: Los pacientes presentaron de forma ...

La calidad en los dibujos animados en televisión

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Hidalgo Rodríguez, María Carmen; Pertíñez López, Jesús

2005-01-01

Tras la firma el 9 de diciembre de 2004 del Código contra la telebasura en horario infantil las cadenas de televisión se comprometen a señalizar todos los contenidos que emitan en función de determinados criterios relacionados con los comportamientos sociales, tratamiento de la violencia y el sexo (venganza, odio, divorcio, violencia doméstica, terror, intolerancia...). Se crea una franja horaria de especial protección de la infancia pero se ha comprobado que el recurso a usar dibujo...

Estado oxidante/antioxidante total em recém-nascidos ictéricos antes e depois da fototerapia

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Aycicek,Ali; Erel,Ozcan

2007-01-01

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da fototerapia no estado oxidante e antioxidante no soro de recém-nascidos a termo com hiperbilirrubinemia. MÉTODO: Trinta e quatro recém-nascidos a termo com idades entre 3 e 10 dias submetidos a fototerapia foram avaliados. O estado antioxidante do soro foi determinado pela capacidade antioxidante total e por componentes antioxidantes individuais: vitamina C, ácido úrico, albumina, concentração de tiol e bilirrubina total. O estado oxidante foi avaliado através do...

Secuencias ópalo-arcillosas en zonas de borde de lago (Vicálvaro, cuenca del Tajo).

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Bustillo, Mª Ángeles; Capitán, Javier

1990-01-01

El estudio petrológico y sedimentológico de las rocas opalinas de la Unidad Intermedia (Aragoniense Medio-Superior) en los alrededores de Vicálvaro ha determinado la existencia de dos tipos diferentes de manifestaciones silíceas: niveles opalinos a techo de secuencias de somerización (silcretas de playa-Iake) y formaciones nodulares en facies distales de abanicos aluviales. Las secuencias de somerización son definidas por dos términos generales (A y B), con sus pasos intermedios o de trans...

La microbiología del suelo en la agricultura sostenible

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Ronald Ferrera Cerrato; Alejandro Alarcón

2001-01-01

El suelo, como ente vivo, posee características físicas, químicas y biológicas que definen el grado de fertilidad de ecosistemas y agroecosistemas. Los microorganismos benéficos influyen directamente en el crecimiento y desarrollo de las plantas de un determinado ecosistema o agroecosistema. El manejo de los sistemas agrícolas con un enfoque orgánico y sostenible permite que los microorganismos sean considerados como elementos básicos para lograr la sostenibilidad de los agroecosistemas en pr...

Estudio descriptivo de la influencia del inglés en la prensa mexicana del siglo XIX

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Vázquez Amador, María

2015-01-01

L a prensa es reflejo de la realidad vivida en un determinado periodo de tiempo . Este artículo pretende mostrar la influencia de la lengua inglesa en la mexicana a través del análisis de los anglicismos localizados en diversos periódicos publicado s en México durante el siglo XIX . Asimismo se tratará de comprobar la e volución de estas voces a nivel formal y semántico con el fin de determinar si permanecieron y se ada...

En plena crisis económica: coste y efectividad de las unidades de estancia corta hospitalarias Economic crisis: cost and effectiveness of short stay hospital units

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F. Epelde; M.L. Iglesias-Lepine; L. Anarte

2012-01-01

Fundamento. La duración de la estancia es el principal determinante del coste de una hospitalización, por lo que se deben implementar estrategias para reducir la estancia hospitalaria convencional manteniéndose los niveles de calidad. Las Unidades de Estancia Corta (UEC) nacen con el objetivo de disminuir la estancia hospitalaria en un grupo de patologias y pacientes determinados. El objetivo de este original es evaluar la bibliografía existente sobre la evidencia de la disminución del period...

Dibujo infantil como medio de diagnostico

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González Hernando, Elisa

2015-01-01

Con este documento se pretende demostrar la importancia que tiene el dibujo infantil en el correcto desarrollo integral de las personas. Se estudia la importancia del dibujo y su valor a la hora de utilizarlo como método de diagnóstico ante determinados aspectos que pueden determinar la vida de una persona. En definitiva lo que se desarrolla en este trabajo de Fin de Grado es el papel que juega el dibujo como herramienta para el seguimiento del desarrollo de los individuos centrándonos ...

La apariencia y características físicas de los modelos publicitarios: códigos no verbales de la realidad en el discurso publicitario, como factor de influencia social mediática en la vigorexia masculina

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Fanjul Peyró, Carlos

2007-01-01

La apariencia y características físicas de los modelos publicitarios es un aspecto no verbal del mensaje comercial que influye socialmente y que puede llegar a afectar determinadas percepciones, actitudes y comportamientos del consumidor. La vigorexia (obsesión por el "culto al cuerpo") es una reciente psicopatología que provoca, en quienes la sufren, alteraciones en su percepción somática con cuadros depresivos y obsesivos. Por su influencia y repercusión social, la publicidad de determinado...

A vueltas con la alfabetización visual: lenguaje y significado en las películas de Wes Anderson

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Ferreras Rodríguez, José Gabriel; Leite, Lucimeire Virgilio

2008-01-01

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo discutir algunos elementos del concepto de la alfabetización visual, aplicando, luego, las herramientas de análisis de imágenes a las películas de Wes Anderson, como ejemplos del manejo intencional de las imágenes para transmitir determinados significados. The present article aims to discuss, firstly, some elements encompassed in the definition of visual literary and, secondly, to apply some image analysis tools to Wes Anderson’s movies, as examples ...

A vueltas con la alfabetización visual: lenguaje y significado en las películas de Wes Anderson

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José Gabriel Ferreras Rodríguez; Lucimeire Vergilio Leite

2008-01-01

El presente artículo tiene por objetivo discutir algunos elementos del concepto de la alfabetización visual, aplicando, luego, las herramientas de análisis de imágenes a las películas de Wes Anderson, como ejemplos del manejo intencional de las imágenes para transmitir determinados significados. The present article aims to discuss, firstly, some elements encompassed in the definition of visual literary and, secondly, to apply some image analysis tools to Wes Anderson’s movies, as examples of...

Conferencias para arquitectos de instalaciones hidráulicas, sanitarias y eléctricas

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Botero Botero, Juan Bernardo

2014-01-01

El tema de las instalaciones en los edificios va adquiriendo una gran importancia para los Arquitectos Proyectistas porque muchos de los parámetros de diseño son determinados y definidos por las redes de acueducto, desagüe, aire acondicionado, etc. que forman parte integral de las construcciones. Con esta publicación se pretende crear una herramienta de trabajo y texto de consulta para los profesionales de la Arquitectura orientado al diseño y construcción de Instalaciones Hidráulicas, Sa...

Neuropsicología de los pacientes con síndrome de fibromialgia: relación con dolor y ansiedad

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Munguía-Izquierdo, Diego; Legaz-Arrese, Alejandro; Moliner-Urdiales, Diego; Reverter-Masía, Joaquín

2008-01-01

Estudios previos han mostrado la presencia de alteraciones cognitivas en los pacientes con síndrome de fibromialgia (SFM), sin embargo, no han determinado la posible influencia de las distintas variables clínicas en estas alteraciones. El primer objetivo de nuestro estudio es determinar las diferencias en la función cognitiva entre 81 pacientes con SFM y 35 controles sanos mediante una batería de tests neuropsicológicos. El segundo objetivo es determinar la influencia de la ansiedad y el dolo...

Neurorehabilitación post toxina botulínica tipo A

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Bugallo, Romina

2014-01-01

La espasticidad, como secuela neurológica, se comporta como una de las más importantes causas de invalidez en el adulto. El manejo de la espasticidad está dirigido por las necesidades de cada paciente en particular y sus metas funcionales. Determinados músculos espásticos pueden colaborar con una postura ventajosa funcionalmente, pero de forma inversa debe ser tratada cuando primen las desventajas, o sea, cuando existe interferencia en la función, posición, higiene y confort de...

Paleontología y bioestratigrafía del Mioceno continental de la cuenca de Calatayud (Zaragoza): Nuevos yacimientos de Micromamíferos

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Sesé, Carmen

2003-01-01

Resumen: Se dan a conocer cinco nuevos yacimientos de micromamíferos de la cuenca de Calatayud: Vilueña, Torralba de Ribota 8, Montón, Armantes 14 y Belmonte, que abarcan un período comprendido entre el Mioceno inferior y el superior. En las asociaciones faunísticas de micromamíferos de los cuatro primeros yacimientos, hemos determinado la línea evolutiva de las especies: Megacricetodon primitivus-collongensis- crusafonti del Mioceno medio, lo que nos ha permitido situarlas con gr...

Definiciones

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Magdalena Holguín

2003-01-01

Las definiciones son un elemento fundamental de todo conocimiento razonado. Sin embargo, son frecuentes las confusiones acerca de la funsión que realmente desempeñan en el lenguaje. Ante esto, la perspectiva filosófica de Wirtgenstein nos ayuda a superar la perplejidad que surje cuando no encontramos referentes exactos y unívocos para ciertas definiciones, y permite entender que éstas reflejan más bien las reglas de uso de los conceptos en contextos determinados. Si tenemos esto en cuenta en ...

Prevalencia de los dientes supernumerarios en la población infantil asturiana

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S. Cueto Blanco; A. Pipa Vallejo; M. González García; C. Pipa Muñiz; I. Álvarez Álvarez

2013-01-01

La odontogénesis, que es un proceso extraordinariamente complejo, como el resto del desarrollo embrionario, está expuesta a determinados factores que pueden alterar su normal evolución. En ocasiones podemos observar un número de dientes adicional a la fórmula dental normal y en ese caso se habla de dientes supernumerarios, hiperodoncia o hipergenesia. Los dientes supernumerarios son más frecuentes en varones que en mujeres. Y no es raro que puedan dar lugar a retención de dientes permanentes ...

Estudìo por medio de potenciales evocados de la respuesta cortical en sujetos sometidos a dos estresores de laboratorio y su relación con la respuesta cardiovascular, endocrina y psicologica.

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Pellicer Porcar, Olga

2008-01-01

RESUMEN En esta tesis se presenta un estudio mediante potenciales evocados visuales de la respuesta cortical a dos estresores de laboratorio, uno de afrontamiento activo y otro pasivo, asimismo se ha estudiado la correlación de la actividad cortical con la respuesta cardiovascular de los sujetos y con variables psicológicas relevantes en la modulación de dicha respuesta, como la percepción de estrés y de dolor provocada por los estresores. Hemos determinado también la respuesta de cortisol...

Under pressure benchmark

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Fior, Alessandro Gustavo Farias

2013-01-01

Resumo: A disponibilidade de um sistema refere-se a probabilidade dele estar totalmente operacional (i.e., sem falhas) em um determinado momento [32]. Considerando que todo ambiente computacional e susceptível a falhas, especialmente os distribuídos, e de fundamental importância a utilização de mecanismos que proveem disponibilidade. Enquanto a maioria das aplicações tem como requisito estarem disponíveis (i.e., totalmente operacionais) em 99,99% do tempo, as aplicacoes críticas (e.g., telefo...

Aspectos da coesão e da coerência na leitura de O Príncipe de Nicolau Maquiavel

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Arnaldo Cortina

2001-02-01

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O propósito do trabalho ora apresentado consiste na observação de dois elementos de coesão, a referência e a seqüencialidade, e um elemento da coerência, a contextualização, no processo interpretativo de três capítulos de O Príncipe de Nicolau Maquiavel. Sempre que se referir à leitura, este artigo estará entendendo-a como uma interação de sujeitos ideologicamente determinados.

Estudio de factibilidad para la creación de una empresa productora y exportadora de jugo natural de sandía destinada al mercado colombiano, ubicada en el barrio de Carcelén al norte del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

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Méndez Posligua, Daniela Cristina

2011-01-01

Nuestra planta tendrá lugar en el norte del distrito metropolitano de Quito, y produciremos un jugo proveniente de la Sandia para después exportarlo a la ciudad de Bogotá en Colombia. Por la cercanía de nuestro mercado objetivo, el Incoterm que hemos determinado para la transacción es FCA. Nuestros clientes potenciales serán principalmente nuestros importadores quienes son los supermercados para que posterior a esto distribuyan a las tiendas a los alrededores de la ciudad destino.

La ciudad de México, un espacio sociourbano no sustentable. Caso de estudio: Los problemas del agua en la ciudad. Una propuesta de sustentabilidad hídrica en el Distrito Federal

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Simental Franco, Victor Amaury

2015-01-01

La manera en que es concebido el acceso al agua está determinado por la ideología imperante. El agua sin duda es un bien, que tiene características únicas que determinan el modo en que debe ser aprovechada por la humanidad. La historia demuestra que en diferentes etapas de la historia bienes especiales y esenciales para la supervivencia de la humanidad han sido concentrados en unas cuantas manos, quienes han adquirido por ello un supremo poder. En ese tenor tenemos al agua, ...

Proyecto de Agenda de Política Exterior Ecuatoriana frente a la OMC y la Cuenca del Pacífico.

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Ponce Villacís, Marco Vicente

2002-01-01

A raíz del conflicto del Cenepa entre Ecuador y Perú, el posterior inicio de las conversaciones y luego las negociaciones de paz que culminaron con el acuerdo de Brasillia que selló definitivamente la frontera entre los dos países, surgen nuevas necesidades y lineamientos políticos dentro de la Política Exterior. De esta manera el Ecuador debe abocarse a los temas principales determinados por los objetivos nacionales permanentes como son: integración nacional, justicia social, desarrollo inte...

Estrés laboral en enfermería hospitalaria: un estudio sobre evaluación cognoscitiva y afrontamiento

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Meza Benavides, Mary; Pollán Rufo, Milagros; Gabari Gambarte, María Inés

2006-01-01

El presente trabajo surge como resultado de investigaciones interuniversitarias en el ámbito de la salud sobre el estrés en profesionales de enfermería. Las enfermeras y enfermeros (así como otros profesionales de la salud), se enfrentan a demandas físicas y emocionales que provocan diferentes respuestas a nivel físico, psíquico y laboral. El tipo de actividad que desarrollan, junto con determinados aspectos de la organización laboral, se relacionan con el denominado síndrom...

Estrés laboral en enfermeras(os) hospitalarias(os): un estudio sobre evaluación cognoscitiva y afrontamiento

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Meza Benavides, Mary; Pollán Rufo, Milagros; Gabari Gambarte, María Inés

2004-01-01

El presente trabajo surge como resultado de investigaciones interuniversitarias en el ámbito de la salud sobre el estrés en profesionales de enfermería. Las enfermeras y enfermeros (así como otros profesionales de la salud), se enfrentan a demandas físicas y emocionales que provocan diferentes respuestas a nivel físico, psíquico y laboral. El tipo de actividad que desarrollan, junto con determinados aspectos de la organización laboral, se relacionan con el denominado síndrom...

A árvore Carolina Maria de Jesus: uma literatura vista de longe

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Gilmar Penteado

2016-01-01

En este artículo se analiza la literatura producida por empleadas domésticas, recolectores de basura, prostitutas, niños de la calle, usuarios de drogas, internos de instituciones para menores infractores, presos, todos herederos de la carga que conlleva el difícil acceso a la educación formal. Siendo anteriormente personajes de escritores cultos de clase media, en un determinado momento histórico todos ellos se convierten en autores de sus propias historias. Nuestra hipótesis es que este cam...

Controladores neuronales en robótica evolutiva

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Fernández León, José A.; Acosta, Gerardo

2004-01-01

Este trabajo consiste en el estudio de las características más relevantes de la metodología denominada Robótica Evolutiva, en cuanto a la construcción de controladores neuronales evolutivos genéticamente determinados. Dichos controladores son aplicados a un robot tipo Khepera para llevar a cabo tareas (por ejemplo: planificación de trayectorias en navegación de robots) dentro de un entrono no conocido previamente. Los controladores propuestos están basados en controladores neuronales de tiemp...

Una Visión General del Sistema Financiero Colombiano

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Hernando Zuleta G.

1997-01-01

Desde finales de los 80 el sistema financiero colombiano ha experimentado cambios sensibles. En efecto, la liberalización financiera, el fortalecimiento de la regulación prudencial, la conversión de un número importante de sociedades en establecimientos de crédito, el aumento en los requisitos de capital, etc. han determinado un cambio de perfil en el sistema. Adicionalmente, en el pasado reciente las autoridades han tomado medidas en cuanto a la estructura de los encajes, aumentos en los req...

Influencia de la agenesia dental en el desarrollo de la dentición

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Lloret García, Miriam

2016-01-01

La agenesia dental describe la ausencia de desarrollo de al menos un diente. Estudios recientes sugieren la relación entre determinados patrones de agenesia y retraso en el desarrollo dental, debido a algunos genes específicos. Existen diferentes métodos para evaluar la edad de desarrollo, por ello es difícil comparar en la bibliografía los estudios que relacionan desarrollo dental con agenesia, así mismo, existen diferentes variantes que dificultan la comparación de los diferentes estudio...

Caracterización del material compuesto mármol-poliéster

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Corpas Iglesias, F. A.; Iglesias Godino, F. J.; Codina Sánchez, S.; Ruiz Román, J. M.; Ruiz Prieto, J. M.; Alonso Santos, C.

2002-01-01

En este trabajo, caracterizamos un nuevo material compuesto, formado con una mezcla de poliéster y de mármol blanco triturado. El propósito final es doble: por un lado obtener un material para aplicaciones lo suficientemente competitivas como para que se pueda iniciar un estudio económico de viabilidad, aumentando el rendimiento de la materia prima y mejorando las salidas laborales de las comarcas extractoras. Para la caracterización del material se ha determinado el porcentaje adecuado de...

Hipo Persistente como forma de presentación de la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico

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del Valle Llufrío, Pedro; Ramos Pachón, Carlos Manuel

2013-01-01

El hipo persistente (singultus) es aquel que se presenta en forma de un ataque prolongado o ataques recurrentes durante un tiempo determinado, generalmente más de 48 horas, suele resolverse sin tratamiento farmacológico, pero puede ser necesario administrarlo y plantear su estudio etiológico. Esta entidad infrecuente se presenta en un hombre de 63 años, con historia de singultus desde hace tres años, que aparece fundamentalmente posterior a la ingestión de alimentos y persiste durante varios ...

Efectividad de la fisioterapia en las alteraciones de la marcha en la enfermedad de Parkinson. Una revisión sistemática cualitativa

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Alonso Fernández, Rocío

2016-01-01

64 p. Antecedentes: La Enfermedad de Parkinson es un proceso neurodegenerativo determinado por un déficit de dopamina. Se caracteriza por presentar temblor en reposo, rigidez, bradicinesia y alteración postural junto con otros trastornos no motores. Se sitúa como la segunda enfermedad neurodegenerativa más común tras el Alzheimer. Las alteraciones de la marcha conllevan caídas, pérdida de movilidad y disminución de las actividades sociales influyendo negativamente en la calidad de vida del...

Contribución de los distintos métodos diagnósticos a la estratificación del riesgo post-infarto de miocardio

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Mont Girbau, Lluís

1990-01-01

[spa] La disfunción ventricular, las arritmias ventriculares o la isquemia residual son factores que condicionan la supervivencia y la aparición de nuevos accidentes coronarios tras el infarto de miocardio. Para conocer el riesgo de un determinado paciente y valorar la indicación de las técnicas de revascularización se han utilizado diferentes pruebas diagnósticas; sin embargo existe cierta controversia sobre si se deben practicar de forma sistemática. Los estudios realizados hasta el momento...

Valor energético de algumas fontes lipídicas determinado com frangos de corte Energetic value of some fat sources determined for broilers

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Otto Mack Junqueira

2005-12-01

Full Text Available Um experimento foi conduzido para se determinar o valor energético do óleo de soja refinado, do óleo de canola refinado, do óleo de girassol refinado, do óleo de frango, do óleo de peixe e da banha suína para frangos de corte. Foram utilizados 168 frangos de corte com 22 dias de idade, distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com sete tratamentos (seis fontes lipídicas e uma ração-referência e quatro repetições de seis frangos por unidade experimental. O experimento teve duração de oito dias, sendo a coleta de excretas realizada nos últimos cinco dias. As fontes lipídicas testadas substituíram a dieta basal em 20% na matéria natural. Os valores de energia metabolizável aparente corrigidos para retenção de nitrogênio na matéria natural foram: 9.201 kcal/kg para o óleo de soja; 8.129 kcal/kg para o óleo canola; 9.561 kcal/kg para o óleo de girassol; 8.251 kcal/kg para o óleo de frango; 8.715 kcal/kg para o óleo de peixe e 8.366 kcal/kg para a banha suína.One experiment was carried out to determine the energy value of feeding fats (refined soybean oil, refined canola oil, refined sunflower oil, poultry fat, fish oil and lard for broilers. One hundred and sixty eight broilers averaging 22 days old were allotted to a complete randomized design with seven treatments and four replicates of six broilers. The experiment lasted 8 days, with three days for adaptation and five days for excreta collection. The control replaced 20% of basal diet, as-fed basis. The values of apparent metabolizable energy corrected for nitrogen, as-fed basis, were as follows: 9,201 kcal/kg for refined soybean oil, 8,129 kcal/kg for refined canola oil, 9,561 kcal/kg for refined sunflower oil, 8,251 kcal/kg for poultry fat, 8,715 kcal/kg for fish oil, and 8,366 kcal/kg for lard.

GENÉTICA DEL COMPORTAMIENTO: ABEJAS, un ejemplo.

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Guiomar Nates Parra

2011-09-01

Full Text Available El concepto de que el comportamiento de los animales esta determinado genéticamente no es nuevo si se considera que ya Darwin en su famosa obra El origen del hombre, en 1871 mencionaba que… “los rasgos del temperamento de los animales son heredados”. Pero solo hasta hace casi 50 años fue que la genética del comportamiento surgió como una especialidad importante dentro de la Genética; desde esa época muchos son los avances que refuerzan la idea generalmente aceptada de que todos los patrones comportamentales están determinados por componentes tanto ambientales como genotípicos. El análisis del control genético de un determinado comportamiento es complicado por el hecho de que las acciones primarias de un gene pueden afectar: 1. Los órganos sensoriales, cambiando la información recibida. 2. Sistemas intermedios (nervioso, endocrino, alterando capacidades de coordinación y percepción y 3. Órganos efectores, alterando la respuesta. Las mutaciones inducidas, que bloquean o alteran los patrones normales de comportamiento, proporcionan una herramienta muy útil para entender como los genes influencian la conducta (Hall et al, 1982. Al respecto hay muchos ejemplos, cuyo conocimiento ha servido para controlar o seleccionar caracteres indeseables o deseables (respectivamente, importantes para el mejoramiento en algunas especies animales. Por ejemplo, con la llegada de la abeja africanizada a América del Sur (Brasil,1958 (Kerr, 1967 llegaron también varios inconvenientes generados por el fuerte comportamiento defensivo de la nueva subespecie introducida (Apis mellifera scutellata , lo cual hizo que se iniciaran programas de investigación tendientes a conocer la biología y el comportamiento de la nueva especie introducida, de manera que se pudieran establecer cepas de abejas menos defensivas, conjuntamente con otras características como productividad o comportamiento higiénico. El establecimiento de las bases moleculares del

Caracterizaçao dos taninos da aroeira-preta (Myracrodruon urundeuva Characterization of aroeira-preta (Myracrodruon urundeuva wood tannins

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Carla Regina Amorim dos Anjos Queiroz

2002-08-01

Full Text Available Visando contribuir para a caracterização química de uma madeira nobre nativa e em extinção no Brasil, no presente trabalho estão apresentados os estudos de identificação e quantificação dos taninos da aroeira-preta (Myracrodruon urundeuva, uma espécie da família Anacardiaceae. Este estudo foi conduzido com base nos extratos acetona-água (AA e metanol-água (MA, em que foram determinados os teores de fenóis totais e proantocianidinas. O teor de fenóis totais foi determinado pelo método Folin-Ciocalteau e pelo método azul-da-prússia modificado. Os valores encontrados para os métodos AA foram 19,1 e 24,7% e para MA, 20,2 e 22,8%, respectivamente. O teor de proantocianidinas foi determinado pelo método da vanilina, tendo alcançado no extrato AA 2,7% e no MA 16,7%. Não foram constatadas as presenças de antocianidinas nem de apigedinidinas, podendo haver 3-deoxi-proantocianidinas do tipo luteolinidinas. Por meio da cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE, foram identificados a fisetina e os ácidos gálico e elágico. Os resultados mostram que a aroeira-preta contém uma elevada quantidade de taninos, que podem contribuir para sua resistência natural à degradação.This work presents a study on tannins from aroeira-preta (Myracrodruon urundeuva, based on acetone-water (AA and methanol-water (MA extracts, in which the contents of total phenols and proanthocyanidins were determined. The total phenols were determined by the Folin-Ciocalteau method and the modified Prussian Blue method. The contents obtained for AA were 19.1 and 24.7% and for MA, 20.2 and 22.8%, respectively by the Folin-Ciocalteau method and the modified Prussian Blue method. The proanthocyanidin contents were determined by the vanillin method, obtaining 2.7% in extract AA and 16.7% in extract MA. No evidence for the presence of antocyanidins and apigedinidins was found, but 3-deoxi-proantocyanidins of the luteolinidin type may be present in the extracts

Teores de retinol, beta-caroteno e alfa-tocoferol em leites bovinos comercializados na cidade de São Paulo Amounts of retinol, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol in cow milk comercialized in the city of São Paulo

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Rute BIANCHINI

1999-12-01

Full Text Available Os teores de retinol, beta-caroteno e alfa-tocoferol foram determinados por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência em leites em pó, pasteurizados e esterilizados, comercializados na Cidade de São Paulo. Após a saponificação e extração, os compostos foram determinados simultaneamente utilizando-se coluna de sílica, fase móvel constituída por hexano:isopropanol (99:1 e fluxo de 2,0mL/min. O retinol e o beta-caroteno foram determinados no detector UV/visível e o alfa-tocoferol no detector de fluorescência, ligado em série com o anterior. Os valores de vitamina A dos leites foram calculados com e sem a consideração do beta-caroteno. A maior contribuição deste nutriente no valor de vitamina A esteve entre os leites em pó, cerca de 17% em uma das marcas. Os altos teores das vitamina A e E encontrados em alguns leites, indicam que os mesmos provavelmente receberam adição destas vitaminas, não trazendo, entretanto, tal informação no rótulo. A análise de vitaminas nestes produtos indica a necessidade de maior controle de qualidade dos mesmos.The amount of retinol, beta-carotene, alpha -tocopherol in powder, pasteurized and sterilized milk, comercialized in the city of São Paulo, were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography. After saponification and extraction, compounds were determined simultaneously through a normal-phase column, mobile phase composed by hexan:2-propanol (99:1 and 2 mL/min flow. The retinol and beta-carotene were analysed by a UV/visible detector and the alpha-tocopherol by a fluorescence detector, both linked in series. The milk vitamin A values were calculated with and without beta-carotene. The major contribution of beta-carotene in the vitamin A value was in powder milks, around 17% in one of the brands. The high amounts of vitamin A and E found in some milks indicate that they probably were enriched with these vitamins but nothing is mentioned about this in their labels. The analysis of

Conservadurismo político, homofobia y prejuicio hacia grupos transgénero en una muestra de estudiantes y egresados universitarios de Lima

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Jan Marc Rottenbacher de Rojas

2012-01-01

Full Text Available Objetivo. Este estudio describe y analiza la relación entre la ideología política, la intolerancia a la ambigüedad, la homofobia y el prejuicio hacia los grupos transgénero en una muestra de estudiantes y egresados universitarios de la ciudad de Lima (N = 144. Método. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo-correlacional en el cual se utilizaron versiones adaptadas al español de las escalas RWA, SDO, Mstat-II (Escala de Tolerancia a la Ambigüedad, y una versión de la escala de Homofobia Moderna (MHS validada en población universitaria de Lima. Resultados. Se encontró una relación directa entre el RWA, la SDO, la intolerancia a la ambigüedad, la homofobia y el prejuicio hacia determinados grupos transgénero (travestis y transexuales. Un modelo de regresión lineal múltiple propone que determinados niveles en RWA y en intolerancia a la ambigüedad pueden ser buenos predictores de actitudes homofóbicas. Conclusión. Se ha podido constatar que existe una relación entre las variables psicológicas que expresan una ideología política conservadora y el prejuicio hacia los homosexuales y hacia los grupos transgénero, en la medida en que son considerados por las personas más conservadoras como estímulos sociales muy ambiguos.

Control biológico en el cultivo del arroz en Cuba. (Resultados 1970 – 2005.

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Rafael Meneses

2007-12-01

Full Text Available El cultivo del arroz en Cuba está afectado por diversas plagas, fundamentalmente: Tagosodes orizicolus, Lissorhoptrus brevirostris, Oebalus insularis y Spodoptera frugiperda. A partir de 1970 se iniciaron los estudios sobre los principales controles biológicos de estas plagas. Para T. orizicolus se ha determinado que Paranagrus perforator y Tytthus parviceps son los principales enemigos naturales de esta plaga. El porcentaje de huevos de T. orizicolus parasitados por P. perforator ha llegado al 50.7% en la etapa de germinación a ahijamiento activo de la planta de arroz. Además, a esta plaga se le ha detectado control por los parasitoides Elenchus sp. y Gonatopus sp. L. brevirostris ha sido manejado en los arrozales con los hongos Metarhizium anisopliae y Beauveria bassiana, obteniendo muy buenos resultados, tanto en el control como en las afectaciones ocasionadas por este insecto. La aplicación de M. anisopliae cepa Niña Bonita resulta satisfactorio para el control de O. insularis. Se ha determinado diversos depredadores, parasitoides y hongos que en determinadas épocas del año ejercer buen control de S. frugiperda, destacándose dentro de ellos: Coleomegilla cubensis, Chelonus texanus y Telenomus spp. C. texanus ha presentado un nivel de parasitismo superior al 80.0 % y Telenomus sp. de 93 %, en condiciones de producción arrocera. Con la presencia de arañas en los arrozales se logra disminuir considerablemente las poblaciones de insectos plagas.

Estudio de las características del drenaje de un suelo orgánico del páramo de las papas, Cauca Study of characteristics of drainage conditions in an organic soil at paramo de las papas

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Tafur Hermann Harold

1990-12-01

Full Text Available En la hacienda Los Andes, ubicada en el municipio de San Sebastián, departamento del Cauca, Colombia (2.700 m.s.n.m., se adelantó un estudio acerca de las características hidráulicas de sus suelos, determinados por un alto contenido de materia orgánica (suelos orgánicos. Se encontró que a pesar de la alta porosidad que puede presentar un suelo orgánico, su permeabilidad no necesariamente, responde directamente a esta característica, porque está dominada esencialmente por microporos. El mal drenaje de estos suelos (encharcamiento, está determinado por la alta capacidad de almacenamiento de agua de su vegetación natural, el musgo, el cual a su vez tiene baja transmisibilidad. Se describen los procesos mediante los cuales los agricultores adecuan los suelos para el uso agrícola.A study about the hydraulic characteristics of the organic soil in a farm located at Paramo de Las Papas (2700 m.a.s.l., Colombia, was carried out. It was found that permeability is not directly related with the high porosity of this type of soils. The present water logging is determined by the high water holding capacity of the surface vegetation, that is constitued by moss species, material that have a low transmisibility. In this paper, the proccess by which farmers reclaim the soils for cultivation, is described too.

Cirugía bucal mayor ambulatoria

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Carranza Pelegrina, Daniela; Bellorbí Malet, I.; Brescó Salinas, Vicente Miguel; Berini Aytés, Leonardo; Gay Escoda, Cosme

2004-01-01

La Cirugía Bucal Mayor Ambulatoria ( CBMA) se define como un modelo organizativo óptimo de asis­tencia quirúrgica multidisci­plinaria que permite tratar a determinados pacientes de una forma segura y efectiva sin necesidad de contar con la cama de hospitalización tradicional. De esta manera se llevan a cabo distintos procedimientos diagnósticos y terapéuticos de mediana complejidad en los que el enfermo regresa a su domici­lio después de un periodo de observación y control. Entre las ventajas...

Hábitos o comportamientos inadecuados y malos resultados académicos en estudiantes de secundaria

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Aguilar Valdés, Juan; Cumbá Abreu, Caridad; Cortés Alfaro, Alba; Collado, Ana María; García Roche, René G; Pérez Sosa, Dania

2010-01-01

Determinados hábitos y comportamientos son más frecuentes en educandos con malos resultados académicos, por ser sus causas o consecuencias. El objetivo del actual trabajo fue identificar la relación entre los hábitos o comportamientos de vida inadecuados, con los malos resultados académicos de los alumnos de una secundaria básica del municipio Habana Vieja. Se realizó un estudio de tipo transversal, en los 1 129 alumnos de una Escuela Secundaria Básica del Municipio Habana Vieja en Ciudad de ...

La comunicación en el aula como base de la educación intercultural. Una experiencia en Formación Profesional

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Gallardo Fernández, Isabel María; Fabregat Pitarch, Antonio

2009-01-01

Partimos de la base que la cultura se construye por la interacción de los seres humanos, pero al mismo tiempo jamás esta definitivamente construida, porque continuamente por la propia interacción, esta en proceso de construcción. Asumimos que no hay culturas mejores ni peores. Evidentemente cada cultura puede tener formas de pensar, sentir y actuar en las que determinados grupos se encuentren en una situación de discriminación. Pero si aceptamos que no hay una jerarquía entre las culturas est...

La pena de muerte según Francisco de Vitoria

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Blázquez, Niceto

1989-01-01

Francisco de Vitoria defendió la licitud moral de la pena de muerte como castigo jurídico impuesto por la suprema autoridad del Estado contra determinados delincuentes, lo que plantea un problema serio desde el punto de vista de la defensa de los derechos fundamentales del hombre, entre los cuales hay que destacar el primero y más fundamental, cual es el derecho a la propia vida. El maestro de Salamanca sigue sin ninguna reserva la tesis de Santo Tomás, para cuya defensa añade algunos razonam...

Nivel de conocimiento de la gestión administrativa para la toma de decisiones de Instituciones Educativas Primarias Rurales de la provincia de Urubamba, región Cusco 2012

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Santiestaban, Matto Marleny

2014-01-01

La presente investigación titulada "Nivel de conocimiento de la gestión administrativa para la toma de decisiones de las instituciones educativas primarias rurales de la provincia de Urubamba, Región Cusco 2012" es un estudio que consiste en determinar la relación que existe entre las variables de gestión administrativa y toma de decisiones, relación que se ha determinado como resultado de todas las actividades metodológicas y procedimentales que se han desplegado para su realización. Esta in...

Furanocumarinas e isoflavonas de interés farmacológico en bitumunaria bituminosa

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Díaz Expósito, Licinio

2015-01-01

El propósito de esta Tesis Doctoral ha sido profundizar y ampliar los conocimientos sobre la distribución, biosíntesis y metabolismo de las furanocumarinas e isoflavonas en B. bituminosa. La importancia y el interés por estos metabolitos secundarios reside en su aplicabilidad en biomedicina, ya que al ser irradiadas con luz UV, establecen uniones covalentes con el ADN y con proteínas, modulando, la regulación génica o la actividad de determinados enzimas. Ha demostrado ser efectivo contra...

Los instrumentos musicales como causantes de patología bucal

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Masdevall, Judit; Chimenos Küstner, Eduardo

1998-01-01

Diversos estudios centrados en músicos o personas que tocan con asiduidad determinados instrumentos musicales demuestran la existencia de una serie de problemas médicos a tener en cuenta. Los más afectados son los que tocan instrumentos de viento y cuerda y los menos, los que tocan instrumentos de percusión. La característica predisponente más importante es el hecho de repetir los mismos movimientos durante horas de práctica, el tamaño y el peso del instrumento, el estrés, etc.

Percepción de salud oral y hábitos de higiene bucodental de una muestra de la población española trabajadora y su relación con el estado de salud periodontal

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Legido Arce, Berta

2016-01-01

Las enfermedades periodontales son, por su frecuencia, un importante problema de salud pública en la mayoría de los países. Hay evidencia de que el paso de formas leves a formas destructivas de dichas enfermedades, se da solo en una pequeña proporción de individuos y que en ello influyen factores locales y factores genéticos, pero que también existen determinados determinantes demográficos, de estilo de vida y de comportamiento que son considerados potenciales factores de riesgo. Entre los in...

Identidade: do conceito ao produto final - criação e desenvolvimento de uma coleção de jóias através do acto criativo e artístico

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Dalloz, Diogo

2015-01-01

O trabalho de investigação proposto teve como objetivo, o desenvolvimento de uma coleção de joias com uma vertente comercial, destinada a um determinado segmento de mercado. Este trabalho busca suprir a escassez de projetos de investigação direcionados para a área comercial do setor, procurando novas possibilidades para o desenvolvimento de coleções de joias através de pequenas e médias empresas. Para isso, foi proposto o desenvolvimento de uma coleção, a partir de uma pequena mostra de joias...

Desarrollo de un catalizador sólido de carácter ácido. 1. Diseño del catalizador

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Miguel Ángel Gómez García; Watson L. Vargas

2011-01-01

En este trabajo se presenta una estrategia práctica para el diseño de un nuevo sistema catalítico. Los componentes del catalizador que consta de un óxido metálico (circonio) y un compuesto de ion sulfato, son determinados a partir de modelos de actividad. Estos modelos incluyen aproximaciones en cuanto a actividad, química superficial, consideraciones geométricas y modelos de generación de acidez. La búsqueda de relaciones causa-efecto entre actividades catalíticas y propiedades estructurales...

Propriedades de pasta de amidos de arroz nativo e acetilados

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Bartz,Josiane; Madruga,Karina Medeiros; Klein,Bruna; Pinto,Vânia Zanella; Dias,Álvaro Renato Guerra

2012-01-01

O amido de arroz apresenta características favoráveis a muitas aplicações industriais; no entanto, a natureza hidrofílica do amido na forma nativa pode apresentar algumas limitações para determinados tipos de processamento. Neste estudo, amido de arroz com médio teor de amilose foi acetilado sob catálise alcalina em duas condições reacionais para produzir acetatos de amido com diferentes graus de substituição (GS). A introdução de grupos acetila ao amido foi confirmada por espectroscopia de i...

Pasting properties of native and acetylated rice starches

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Bartz, Josiane; Madruga, Karina Medeiros; Klein, Bruna; Pinto, Vânia Zanella; Dias, Álvaro Renato Guerra

2012-01-01

O amido de arroz apresenta características favoráveis a muitas aplicações industriais; no entanto, a natureza hidrofílica do amido na forma nativa pode apresentar algumas limitações para determinados tipos de processamento. Neste estudo, amido de arroz com médio teor de amilose foi acetilado sob catálise alcalina em duas condições reacionais para produzir acetatos de amido com diferentes graus de substituição (GS). A introdução de grupos acetila ao amido foi confirmada por espectroscopia de i...

A distinção entre o sentido negativo e positivo da liberdade na Fundamentação da Metafísica dos Costumes

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Hipolito, Marco André de Freitas

2011-01-01

O presente trabalho pretende analisar a distinção entre o conceito de liberdade em sentido negativo e o de liberdade em sentido positivo, enfatizando, também, os conceitos que Kant utiliza para fundamentar a moral sob a idéia da liberdade em sentido positivo. No primeiro capítulo analisamos a tese kantiana de que somente mediante uma boa vontade haveria a possibilidade de agir moralmente. A boa vontade é tida por Kant como um princípio do querer, que deve ser determinado por si...

Estudio de la influencia de las deformaciones impuestas en el proyecto de puentes integrales de ferrocarril

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Salvà López, Yeray

2010-01-01

Durante los últimos años en España se están diseñando y ejecutando puentes que tiene como principal característica el monolitismo estructural a diferencia de sus predecesores puentes convencionales. El interés de los ingenieros y administraciones por esta tipología estructural reside en las grandes ventajas que estos ofrecen para un determinado rango de puentes que comprende el mayor número de estas construcciones. En países con una mayor experiencia, tanto desde el punto de vista constructiv...

Marketing relacional

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Lahuerta Cuartero, Ainara

2015-01-01

El Marketing Relacional es una herramienta de marketing a través del cual las empresas tratan de fidelizar a sus clientes mediante determinados programas de fidelización. Se deben tener en cuenta una serie de aspectos a la hora de llevas a cabo esta herramienta como por ejemplo, la imagen de marca, la comunicación o la credibilidad de la empresa. Renfe es una empresa que se preocupa por la satisfacción de los clientes y por ello pone a disposición de estos multitud de ventajas (descuentos, pr...

Coliphages as fecal pollution and removal bacterial indicators in the drinking water process

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Paz-y-Miño, Marco; Barzola, Carmen; Lazcano, César; Ponce, Milagros; León, Jorge

2003-01-01

El presente trabajo analiza la eficacia del tratamiento de agua procedentes del río Rímac. Se comparan muestras de agua no tratadas con las fases sucesivas del tratamiento: decantación, filtración y clorinación. La cuantificación de colifagos fue realizada por los métodos de Capa Simple y Filtro de Membrana. Los Coliformes Totales (CT), Coliformes Termotolerantes (CTT) y Bacterias Heterótrofas (BH) fueron determinados por los métodos del Número Más Probable (NMP) y Filtro de Membrana. La cepa...

Fortalezas de papel : La ciencia expuesta a la comunicación pública

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Mazzaro, Cecilia

2008-01-01

Entre los conceptos de divulgación, difusión y diseminación existen diferencias ya clásicas establecidas en el campo de la comunicación por Antonio Pasquali. Para este autor venezolano, difusión es el envío de mensajes elaborados en códigos o lenguajes universalmente comprensibles, a un determinado (geográfica, sociopolítica, culturalmente) universo receptor; la divulgación es el envío de mensajes elaborados mediante la transcodificación de lenguajes crípticos a lenguajes comprensibles por to...

Caracterização químico-mineralógica e espectroscopia Mössbauer de água-marinha da região de Pedra Azul, nordeste de Minas Gerais.

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Viana, Rúbia Ribeiro; Evangelista, Hanna Jordt; Costa, Geraldo Magela da

2001-01-01

Águas-marinhas de três pegmatitos localizados nas imediações da cidade de Pedra Azul, Minas Gerais, foram caracterizadas em termos de propriedades físicas e composição química, incluindo espectroscopia Mõssbauer. Os corpos pegmatíticos têm forma lenticular, ra- ramente ultrapassam 5m de largura e apresentam um pronunciado zonamento mineralógico e textural. Ó último evento termal registrado nes- tes pegmatitos, conforme determinado pelo método K-Ar em moscovita, ocorreu no Neoproterozóico. Est...

ESTUDO NUMÉRICO DE MÉTODOS DE REDUÇÃO DE SISTEMAS DINÂMICOS

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Semedo, Emanuel Henrique Silva

2015-01-01

Quando uma determinada estrutura é estudada recorrendo ao Método de Elementos Finitos (MEF), verificamos que facilmente é obtido um conjunto muito vasto de informação, com matrizes de elevada ordem. A manipulação numérica de tais matrizes, torna os cálculos necessários demasiado morosos, reduzindo desta forma a eficiência computacional. No entanto, em determinados tipos de estudos, de que são exemplo o Acoplamento Estrutural, o Model Updating ou a Identificação do Dano em estruturas, pode não...

Contaminación ambiental en el distrito de Simón Bolívar-Cerro de Pasco durante los períodos 2012- 2013 y su tratamiento jurídico penal

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Cabanillas Catalán, Samuel

2015-01-01

 OBJETIVO Determinar que el Ordenamiento Jurídico Penal del Estado Peruano, que protege al Medio Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales no contribuye significativamente en protección y la prevención de los delitos ecológicos y en la disminución del índice de dichos delitos en nuestra sociedad.  HIPÓTESIS “Se ha determinado que el Ordenamiento Jurídico Penal del Estado Peruano, no protege al Medio Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales y no contribuye significativamente en la protección y la ...

Determinación del esfuerzo de muestreo requerido para el estimado de procucción de huevos de anchoveta Engraulis ringens, frente al Perú

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Santander, Haydeé; Smith, Paul E.; Alheit, Juergen

1982-01-01

Para obtener una primera aproximación del número de muestras requerido para un determinado nivel de precisión del estimado de producción de huevos de anchoveta por unidad de área superficial del mar, se han utilizado datos existentes de muestras de huevos provenientes de exploraciones efectuadas frente al Perú en los últimos 20 años. La anchoveta parece desovar en cardúmenes, produciendo una gran can­ tidad de huevos, de los que las muestras toman una pequeña proporción. Aproximadamente e...

La globalización: tercera ola de expansión

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Escobar, Luciano Hernán

2006-01-01

La globalización conforma la tercera ola de expansión de los países considerados centrales (poderosos) según cada momento histórico determinado. La primera ola tuvo lugar en el s. XV con el descubrimiento del nuevo mundo; se caracterizaba por la colonización, el asentamiento colonizador, la organización administrativa, etc. Sus actores centrales fueron Inglaterra, España y Portugal. La segunda ola se dio como consecuencia de la Revolución Industrial (fines de s. XVIII); se dirigió a zon...

DETERMINAÇÃO DO PONTO DE COLHEITA DE FLORES DE Tropaeolum majus L.

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Eliane Nunes da Silva

2018-06-01

trabalho foi determinar o ponto de colheita de flores de T. majus. Os estádios fenológicos das flores foram determinados visualmente. A antocianina, comprimento das flores, carotenoides, flavonoides, massa fresca e teor de sólidos solúveis aumentaram durante o desenvolvimento das flores seguido de uma redução nos estádios correspondentes a senescência. O teor de ácido ascórbico decresceu durante o desenvolvimento. O estádio XII corresponde ao ponto ideal de colheita para as flores de T. majus.

Modelo de un sistema MRP cerrado integrando incertidumbre en los tiempos de entrega, disponibilidad de la capacidad de fabricación e inventarios.

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Cano Arenas, José Alejandro

2011-01-01

En el proceso de la planeación de la producción existen sistemas muy importantes como los sistemas de planeación de requerimientos de materiales (MRP), los cuales se encargan de traducir necesidades de producción de productos teminados en necesidades netas de producción o compra de cada uno de los componentes de dichos productos. Para que un MRP pueda entregar como resultado una asignación de componentes a fabricar o comprar en determinados periodos y recursos se deben ingresar al sistema var...

Estilo de liderazgo directivo y su influencia en el desempeño docente en las instituciones educativas secundarias de la ciudad de Juli

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Mamani Calderon, Wilfredo Isidro

2009-01-01

El trabajo de investigación titulado "Estilo de Liderazgo Directivo y su influencia en el Desempeño docente en las Instituciones Educativas Secundarias de la ciudad de Juli", que culmina con la elaboración de este informe desarrolla los estilos de Liderazgo Directivo que existen las Instituciones Educativas Secundarias de la ciudad de Juli, región Puno, debido al interés que existe por establecer la presencia o ausencia de determinado liderazgo ejercido por los directores y la manera cómo ést...

Procesos biogeoquímicos y eliminación de nitrógeno y fósforo de aguas eutrofizadas en humedales del entorno del Mar Menor: resultados experimentales en mesocosmo

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Tercero Gómez, María del Carmen

2017-01-01

[SPA] Los humedales naturales y artificiales son sistemas capaces de transformar y/o eliminar compuestos nocivos, depurando las aguas eutrofizadas y/o contaminadas que fluyen a través de los mismos. Su papel como filtros verdes está determinado, fundamentalmente, por los procesos biogeoquímicos asociados a los cambios en las condiciones de oxidación-reducción, tales como la desnitrificación, así como por la fijación de contaminantes a diversos componentes del suelo, su precipitación y co-prec...

Averiguação do potencial de vento em ambiente edificado para aproveitamentos

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Magalhães, Nuno Filipe da Costa

2011-01-01

O objectivo deste projecto consiste em analisar o potencial eólico em ambiente edificado urbano, considerando a utilização de turbinas eólicas de eixo vertical para produção de energia nesse contexto. Pretende-se com este documento demonstrar que, embora os estudos sobre as turbinas de eixo vertical sejam ainda reduzidos quando comparados aos das de eixo horizontal, tal não implica que as mesmas não tenham características que, em determinados cenários, sejam superiores às turbinas de eixo hor...

Análisis de la situación de maltrato sufrido fuera de la institución por personas mayores en el contexto de la atención residencial

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Carmelo Gómez Martínez; Elena Carrasco Martínez; Inmaculada Martínez Escámez; Pedro Martínez Andreo

2014-01-01

Los ancianos son más vulnerables y determinados condicionantes socioculturales hacen que el maltrato sea poco evidenciado y por ello, poco abordado. Dentro del segmento poblacional de personas mayores, se dan las circunstancias concretas para que se dé el maltrato. Nuestra aportación a la hora de abordar esta cuestión ha sido conocer el número y tipo de casos de maltrato que los ancianos que viven en residencias y que sufren por agentes ajenos a la organización de la misma, tales como la fami...

Sistema informático para la gestión de la información hospitalaria del infarto agudo de miocardio (RHIMA)

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Yanier Coll Muñoz; Francisco Valladares Carvajal; Jorge L. Fernández Curbelo; Ing. Luis E. Fernández Curbelo

2015-01-01

Introducción: La difícil recopilación de información sobre la prevalencia y desarrollo del infarto agudo de miocardio imposibilita medir la calidad del tratamiento durante la evolución de la enfermedad en un determinado grupo de pacientes.Objetivo: Desarrollar un sistema informático que permita la gestión de la información hospitalaria del infarto agudo de miocardio en el Servicio de Cardiología.Método: Se identificaron las variables necesarias para la confección del registro, divididas por b...

Test psicológicos y entrevistas: usos y aplicaciones claves en el proceso de selección e integración de personas a las empresas

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Franco Lotito

2015-01-01

Los procesos de selección y evaluación de personal por intermedio del uso de test psicológicos representan una fórmula adecuada para reducir la posibilidad de integrar personal equivocado en las empresas. La función principal de estos instrumentos de medición tiene por objeto examinar las habilidades, competencias y rasgos psicológicos de los candidatos para un determinado puesto. Este artículo tiene tres objetivos principales: 1) dar a conocer qué son estos instrumentos de medición, 2) de...

Caracterização de antocianinas em frutos de genótipos de aceroleiras (Malpighia emarginata D.C.) cultivadas no Banco Ativo de Germoplasma da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

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LIMA, Vera Lúcia Arroxelas Galvão de

2005-01-01

Considerando que a cor vermelha da acerola decorre da presença de antocianinas, objetivou-se caracterizá-las em frutos maduros provenientes de 12 genótipos. O teor de antocianinas e características cromáticas foram determinados pelo método pH diferencial e sistema CIELAB (L*a*b*), respectivamente, e os resultados submetidos à correlação de Pearson. Pigmentos hidrolisados, separados por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência, foram identificados tendo como base os padrões de r...

LOS PROGRAMAS DE EDUCACIÓN MATERNAL Y EL EMPODERAMIENTO DE LAS MUJERES

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Fernández y Fernández-Arroyo, Matilde

2017-01-01

ObjetivoExplorar el concepto de empoderamiento y el papel de los programas de educación maternal en el empoderamiento de las mujeres y sus parejas.Material y métodoRevisión sistemática en seis bases de datos: Open Thesis, LILACS, Medline/Pubmed, CINAHL, CUIDEN y Cochrane Plus desde el 1 de enero de 1998 al 1 de abril de 2016. Límite del año 1998 por los trabajos de Rising. Se incluyeron estudios independientemente del escenario donde se realizó la investigación. Nivel de evidencia determinado...

Ciencia y Tecnología de los Materiales, 2009-10

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Villarino Otero, Alberto

2009-01-01

I. Materiales de clase: Tema 1. Las rocas en la Construcción; Tema 2. La Cal; Tema 3. El Yeso; Tema 4. Materiales Cerámicos; Tema 5. El Cemento; Tema 6. El hormigón; Tema 7. Materiales Bituminosos. II. Bibliografía. El curso Ciencia y Tecnología de los Materiales pretende que el alumno se familiarice con los materiales de construcción mas importantes, determinado sus características, propiedades, procesos de obtención y sus aplicaciones mas significativas. El curso se estructura en sie...

Nacionalismo e Identidad Nacional en la Obra Mural de José Clemente Orozco y Alfredo Zalce

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Sánchez Lopéz, L.S Indira

2012-01-01

El arte a través de sus diferentes formas de expresión es un vehículo constante en la manifestación de ideas, sentimientos, deseos y pensamientos, tanto individuales como colectivos. Aun siendo un modo de expresión personal, la creación espera ser asimilada, comprendida, criticada, juzgada o adulada en un contexto socio-histórico determinado. En este sentido, el arte posee una función social; las corrientes y escuelas del arte se caracterizan por compartir cualidades no sólo pl...

Propuesta de Modelo Teórico que señala las variables de la Mercadotecnia política que influyen en el comportamiento electoral. Caso: Delegación D-II-IPN-7 del SNTE

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Parra Ortega, Viridiana

2013-01-01

En Mexico cada vez mas se manejan estrategias de mercadotecnia política para lograr incentivar la desicion del voto, diversas variables que afectan el comportamiento electoral se encuentran inmersas dentro de la aplicación y estudio de la mercadotecnia política, pero no se han determinado las variables de mercadotecnia política que influyen en el comportamiento electoral.A partir de lo anterior el objetivo de esta investigación es: proponer un modelo teórico que señale las variables de mercad...

La geometría fractal del EEG

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Antonio Ibáñez-Molina; Sergio Iglesias-Parro

2014-01-01

El cerebro en acción es un sistema no lineal en el que no existe una relación evidente entre las causas y las consecuencias de un estado determinado: cambios sutiles en un estímulo pueden generar patrones corticales radicalmente distintos. Si las distintas funciones cognitivas surgen de este sistema complejo, es fundamental la introducción de métodos no lineales en el estudio de la relación mente-cerebro. En este artículo hacemos hincapié en la naturaleza fractal del electroencefalograma (EEG...

Dimorfismo de ascósporos em Glomerella cingulata f.sp. phaseoli

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Castro, Renata A.; Mendes-Costa, Maria C.; Souza, Elaine A.

2006-01-01

O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar linhagens de Glomerella cingulata f. sp. phaseoli quanto ao crescimento micelial, formação de peritécio e dimorfismo de ascósporos. Foram avaliadas quatro linhagens nos meios de cultura de folhas de feijoeiro e meio M3 e em condições com e sem fotoperíodo. O comprimento dos ascósporos da linhagem normal e da mutante foi determinado. Houve diferença significativa quanto ao crescimento micelial e tamanho dos ascósporos. Constatou-se, pela primeira vez,...

El sello de correos, como medio informativo. La antigua Guinea española, en su filatelia

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Dr. Victoriano Darias

2001-01-01

Full Text Available A través de la observación detallada de las colecciones y catálogos filatélicos de un determinado país es posible obtener interesantes consideraciones históricas y periodísticas del mismo. Como ejemplo de ello proponemos en estas líneas el estudio de la faceta filatélica de la Guinea Española, territorio africano discontinuo (islas y zona continental que ocupó España desde 1778, mediante la desafortunada expedición del conde de Argelejo.

Construir una literatura

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Sánchez Wilde, Ariel Oscar

1998-01-01

La consideración de las relaciones entre los textos producidos en el centro yen la periferia del sistema es insoslayable a la hora de abordar la lectura crítica de una literatura, analizándola tanto en su proceso histórico (diacronía), como en un estado determinado de dicho proceso (sincronía). El presente trabajo, a partir de un corpus de diez textos publicados entre 1921 y 1931 en distintos lugares de Latinoamérica (Argentina, Brasil, Cuba, México, Nicaragua, Perú, Puerto Rico y República D...

Performance e identidad en la fiesta "carnavalesca" de la Virgen de la Candelaria en Puno : la puesta en escena de dos mundos que entran en tensión

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Tito Mamani, Charo

2012-01-01

La problemática de la identidad y performance en una ―puesta en escena‖como lo es la fiesta de la Candelaria en Puno nos muestra todo un mundo de encuentros y desencuentros, de diálogo y de tensiones a la vez. Pues estas construcciones colectivas de identidad local– las identidades son tanto hegemónicas como subalternas; originarias, mestizas o modernas– buscan mecanismos de auto-afirmación situados en un espacio y en un tiempo determinado asignado por este magnífico evento como es la fies...