CAPACIDAD DE SALTO EN NIÑAS PREPÚBERES QUE PRACTICAN GIMNASIA RÍTMICA

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R. Arteaga

2010-10-01

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Estudiamos el rendimiento en el salto vertical y como podría verse afectado por lacomposición corporal en 13 niñas que practicaban gimnasia rítmica (GR; 10.4 ± 0.9 años y13 niñas control (CO; 9.9 ± 0.7 años. La composición corporal fue determinada medianteantropometría y DXA. Se realizaron saltos con y sin contramovimiento (CMJ y SJ sobre unaplataforma de fuerza analizándose entre otras variables la altura de vuelo (AV, velocidad dedespegue (VD, velocidad vertical máxima del centro de masas (Vimax, la potencia media(Pm, el impulso mecánico positivo (Ipos, tiempo de fuerza máxima (Tfmax y potenciainstantánea máxima (Pimax. Las gimnastas consiguieron una AV, VD, Ipos y Vimax mayoren ambos saltos y una Pm, Tfmax y Pimax mayores en el CMJ que las control (p<0.05. Enconclusión, prácticar gimnasia rítmica 10 h·sem-1 se asocia a un mayor rendimiento en elsalto vertical.

Palabras claves: gimnasia rítmica, entrenamiento de fuerza, capacidad de salto.

Interview with Karli Luik from Salto / intervjueerinud Eero Epner

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Luik, Karli, 1977-

2011-01-01

2004. a. loodud arhitektuuribüroost Salto. Büroo kavandatud hoonete arhitektuurist, selle omapärast, ühiskondlike hoonete suurest osakaalust, arvestamisest keskkonnaga, Eesti varasema arhitektuuri mõjust, büroo hetkeseisust ja tulevikuplaanidest

SALTO project evaluation - WG4

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Nozdrovicky, J.; Prandorfy, M.

2006-01-01

Many of the operating nuclear power plants are approaching their design life. In response, the IAEA initiated Extrabudgetary Programme on Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation (SALTO) of Water Moderated Reactors (Programme). The Programme's objectives are to assist those Member States considering LTO of water moderated reactors in how best to reconcile the related processes and practices; how to establish a general LTO framework; and finally, it provides a forum in which Member States can freely exchange information. The main goal of project was to develop an internationally agreed document that will provide MS with specific guidance for long term operation. Collection of WWER specific information by all participants increased quality and unification of national programmes. Original design plant life of 30 years is planned to be extended by 10 years to the overall period of 40 years of operation. The Programme activities were guided by the Programme Steering Committee (SC), follow the overall SC Programme Workplan and SC Terms of Reference, and are implemented in 4 Working Groups (WG). The WGs focus on: - general LTO framework (WG 1); - mechanical components and materials (WG 2); - electrical components and I and C (WG 3); - structures and structural components (WG 4). VUEZ, a.s., Levice participated on activities for structural components implemented in 4 th Working Group. This programme was finished and final report was published. In this article we bring a short presentation of the SALTO project and the report. (authors)

Immediate effect on vertical jumping ability after the completion of trampoline jumping Efecto inmediato sobre la capacidad de salto vertical después de la realización de saltos en cama elástica

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M. Fernández del Olmo

2010-09-01

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The purpose of this study was to value the immediate effect on the capacity of vertical jump, caused by the execution of continuous jumps in a trampoline. Nine subjects (23,4 ± 2.83 years, males and sportsmen with prior experience in the execution of countermovement jump (CMJ, they carried out a series of continuous vertical jumps on a trampoline during 60 seconds, being valued the capacity of jump in platform of contacts before and after this activity. The electromyographic (EMG activity was registered of five muscles of the right leg (gluteus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, gastrocnemius medialis and soleus in all the CMJ. The height of jump diminished significantly (p <0.01 after the execution of the jumps in the trampoline, being recovered in a brief period of time. Themselves differences were not observed in the EMG for the root mean squared (RMS or in the amplitude in none of the muscles, neither in the phase of impulse, neither in the 50 ms previous to start of the jump. In the neuromuscular pattern, in spite of the great variability existing inter and intraindividual, a significant delay was identified (p<0.05 in the activation of the biceps femoris immediately after the trampoline. Keeping in mind these results, seems probably that the smaller height of the vertical jump reached after the trampoline be more attributable to a modification in the temporary characteristics and sequence of activation of the muscles that to a decrease in the activation of the same.
KEY WORDS: Vertical Jump, Neuromuscular pattern, Sprung surface, Electromyography.

El propósito de este estudio fue valorar el efecto inmediato sobre la capacidad de salto vertical, provocado por la realización de saltos continuos en una cama elástica. Nueve sujetos (23,4 ± 2,83 años, varones y deportistas con experiencia previa en la ejecución del

Parque Mujeres Argentinas: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Vila,Marcelo; Sebastián,Adrián; Vila,Javier

2010-01-01

Se plantea la creación de este parque como una operación paisajística sobre Buenos Aires, en una zona de reciente rehabilitación. Por su escala y localización se transforma en el parque que vincula y amarra la ciudad con el río, generando espacios de encuentro masivo y zonas de contención.

Esclusas de peces en la represa de Salto Grande. Consideraciones acerca de su funcionamiento

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Delfino, R.; Baigún, C.R.M.; Quirós, R.

1986-01-01

Fishlocks at Salto Grande Reservoir. Considerations about its functioning. The Salto Grande dam, has in its structure two Borland type fishlocks. The fish passage efficiency is low, and it is limited by the original system design, the management of the dam and the Uruguay river hidrology. Thus, in the 1984-1986 period, on annual average, the fishlocks were out of service 53 o/o of the time, while in the two periods when higher observed fish accumulation occur, march-april and september-octobe...

Visita al Parque Nacional Isla del Coco

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Malavassi, Eduardo

2011-01-01

El Parque Nacional Isla del Coco, en Costa Rica, fue visitado por espacio de cinco días, en el año 1981, en el marco de una expedición organizada por el Servicio de Parques Nacionales y el Servicio de Patrullaje Marítimo del Ministerio de Seguridad Pública.

Aprovechamiento de Salto Grande Argentina – Uruguay

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Bongiovanni, M.

1979-12-01

Full Text Available The power harnessing of Salto Grande will be the first common project carried out by two South American Countries and this will foster greater integration of both countries. The project involves the following: — One 39 m-high dam — Two hydroelectric power plants — One international bridge — One shipping canal The benefits to be obtained from the project include: increase and improvement of the waterway network; increase of electricity production; railways and highway tie-ups between both countries; industrial development; increased availability of irrigation water; new tourist resorts; increase of fishing resources.

El aprovechamiento hidroeléctrico de Salto Grande será el primer aprovechamiento común a dos países sudamericanos, lo que permitirá una mayor integración entre ellos. Consta de las siguientes obras: _ una presa de 39 m de altura; _ dos centrales hidroeléctricas; _ un puente internacional; _ un canal de navegación, etc. Entre los beneficios que se obtendrán destacan: aumento y mejora de la red de navegación; aumento de la producción eléctrica; enlace de las vías de ferrocarril y carreteras entre los dos países; desarrollo industrial; aumento de la disponibilidad de agua de riego; creación de zonas de turismo, e incremento de la riqueza piscícola.

Biomecánica aplicada al diseño de una Herramienta de Evaluación de los saltos en Gimnasia Rítmica atendiendo al Código Internacional de Puntuación. Aplicación a la evaluación del salto zancada

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Ignacio Grande Rodríguez

2008-09-01

Full Text Available La Biomecánica ha realizado estudios sobre los saltos en Gimnasia Rítmica desde el punto de vista cinemático (Lebré y Sousa, 1997; Sousa y Lebré, 1998 y dinámico (Ferro, Rivera y Pagola, 2000. Sin embargo no tenemos constancia de ningún estudio que los valore atendiendo a los requerimientos específicos del vigente Código de Puntuación. Éstos requerimientos son tres Características de Base que deben cumplir los saltos: altura, forma y amplitud (FIG, 2005. El objetivo principal de este Proyecto es crear una herramienta para evaluar los saltos de Gimnasia Rítmica incluyendo tanto variables cinemáticas generales, variables de uso extensivo en el análisis de este tipo de movimientos desde el punto de vista de la biomecánica, como variables cinemáticas específicas, traduciendo las Características de Base que son juzgadas en competición a variables cinemáticas cuantificables. Para realizar la evaluación de los saltos nos apoyándonos en análisis cinemáticos realizados mediante videogrametría 3D. Tras varios diseños se presenta la Ficha de Evaluación del salto zancada que ha sido ya aplicada en un grupo de gimnastas de alto nivel (n=19. Las principales novedades de esta propuesta son el diseño de una herramienta de evaluación específica para este tipo de elementos técnicos teniendo en cuenta la normativa concreta de la Gimnasia Rítmica, la valoración objetiva de las características de base del salto y el intento de presentar los resultados biomecánicos de una forma entendible y rápidamente asimilable para el entrenador.

Existência e inexistência de cercamento, segurança e acessibilidade de parques urbanos

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Arq. Débora Gregoletto

2013-07-01

Full Text Available Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a influência da presença ou ausência de cercamento de parques públicos urbanos na percepção dos usuários em relação a segurança dos usuários (do interior e exterior dos parques e do patrimônio público, bem como na acessibilidade desses espaços e os efeitos causados por este no uso e apropriação dos espaços internos dos parques. Para tanto, foram avaliados dois parques de Porto Alegre–RS, quais sejam o Parque Farroupilha e o Parque Germânia. Os principais resultados evidenciam que a percepção de segurança não é influenciada pela falta de cercamento em parques abertos, ao contrário do que ocorre em parques fechados. Os usuários de parques fechados associam a presença de cercamento na preservação do patrimônio público, sendo que em parques abertos essa avaliação varia em relação ao tipo de usuário. Além disso, os tipos de atividades realizadas pelos usuários de parques abertos, assim como a proximidade da residência, tanto em parques fechados como em abertos, são fatores que influenciam na avaliação de acessibilidade de parques urbanos.

Gestão ambiental de parques urbanos: o caso do Parque Ecológico do Município de Belém Gunnar Vingren

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Silvia Laura Costa Cardoso

2014-01-01

Full Text Available O artigo debate fatores que facilitam e dificultam a implementação de um parque urbano. Discutem-se as facilidades e dificuldades inerentes à implementação de parques urbanos face aos múltiplos interesses que envolvem os atores sociais. Analisa-se o caso do Parque Ecológico do Município de Belém Gunnar Vingren (PEGV e enfocam-se os conceitos de participação, governança urbana e gestão ambiental. Utiliza-se da teoria dos stakeholders para identificação dos atores sociais e interpretação de seus comportamentos no processo de implementação do parque. Metodologicamente, o trabalho assume a abordagem qualitativa e se utiliza da observação direta e entrevistas semiestruturadas. O estudo mostra a importância dos movimentos sociais urbanos para a preservação das áreas verdes da cidade e melhoria da qualidade de vida urbana. Aponta que a gestão ambiental dos parques urbanos depende fundamentalmente do ordenamento do seu próprio território e entorno. Em áreas com território desordenado é elevada a possibilidade de pressão sobre parque e depredação dos seus recursos naturais. A pesquisa mostra que os modelos de gestão urbana da cidade influenciam no nível de participação dos atores sociais nos conselhos gestores de parques. Empiricamente, o artigo mostra que a capacidade institucional para a gestão do PEGV avançou bastante; todavia, paradoxalmente, a capacidade organizacional do governo municipal é limitada para a gestão de todo o sistema. Dentre todos os desafios na gestão de parques urbanos, o mais proeminente é o de construção de uma aliança de governança participativa entre os stakeholders.

Salto de Miranda, Asturias

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Vilanova Bosch, José Luis

1964-07-01

Full Text Available The water from the rivers Pigüeña and Somiedo is collected and conducted to the Salto de Miranda hydroelectric power station. The civil engineers Constructora Hidrocivil, S. A., carried out the project for the owners of this power station. Hidroeléctrica Cantábrica, S. A. The project is situated in the mountains, where a small dam collects the water. This is then led through a long conduit to the entry of the pressure pipes leading to the turbines. The water later flows back to the original river course. The total pressure head is 410 ms, and the mean volume of water which is exploited is 15 m3/sec. As the author is planning to publish additional articles describing specific aspects of the problem, no attempt is made here to emphasize the importance of many significant features of this project. In carrying out this project, the contractors devoted great care to the planning of the various constructional steps, in order that no delay in one particular operation should hold up the progress in the rest of the work.La entidad propietaria del Salto de Miranda es Hidroeléctrica del Cantábrico, S. A.; e Hidrocivil, S. A., participó muy activamente en la ejecución de los trabajos de obra e ingeniería civil. Fue una labor tan recia y tenaz de todos los que participaron en esta gran tarea, y tan elogioso su trabajo, su constante espíritu y voluntad de superación, que a ellos, obreros y técnicos, me debo sin reservas y con sinceridad. El éxito es suyo. Éxito basado en labor de equipo, perfecta compenetración de los binomios «hombre-hombres» «máquina-hombres». Quiero agradecer a la Compañía de Construcciones Hidráulicas y Civiles la oportunidad que me brindó de dirigir estos trabajos, que forjaron en mí una experiencia técnica y la satisfacción de una rendida colaboración. En otros números de esta revista espero poder extenderme, con mayor detalle, en otros aspectos específicos de esta importante obra.

Análisis de variables medidas en salto vertical relacionadas con el rendimiento deportivo y su aplicación al entrenamiento

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P. Jiménez-Reyes

2011-01-01

Full Text Available Uno de los indicadores de la condición física de los atletas es la potencia. La altura del salto es un buen predictor de la potencia muscular, y, por tanto, varios tipos de saltos verticales se han empleado como tests estandarizados del rendimiento deportivo. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relación entre la capacidad de salto y la capacidad de aceleración en velocistas. Participaron 36 velocistas de nivel nacional e internacional y realizaron los saltos Squat Jump (SJ, el Salto con Contramovimiento (CMJ y el CMJ con cargas progresivas (CMJc, además de carreras de 20 m y 30 m. En nuestro caso, obtuvimos relaciones significativas entre el CMJ (r=-0,65, p<0,01 y el CMJ con aquella carga que permite generar la máxima potencia en el test de CMPc (r=-0,56, p<0,01, dándose las mayores relaciones para el tramo lanzado de 20 m a 30 m. En conclusión, el tiempo en distancias lanzadas sería la mejor referencia para comprobar la evolución del rendimiento, aconsejando que el control de los cambios producidos por el entrenamiento en la velocidad en la fase de aceleración debería evaluarse en un tramo lanzado. Además, la carga con la que se alcanza la máxima potencia en el salto (CMJMP debe utilizarse para controlar la evolución de la condición física del deportista en cualquier momento del ciclo de entrenamiento.

SALTO Peer Review Guidelines. Guidelines for Peer Review of Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants

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2014-01-01

International peer review is a useful tool for Member States to exchange experiences, learn from each other and apply good practices in the long term operation (LTO) of nuclear power plants (NPPs). The peer review is also an important mechanism through which the IAEA supports Member States in enhancing the safety of NPPs. The IAEA has conducted various types of safety review that indirectly address aspects of LTO, including safety reviews for design, engineering, operation and external hazards. Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) services include review of ageing management programmes. In addition, several Member States have requested Ageing Management Assessment Team (AMAT) missions. Through these experiences, it was recognized that a comprehensive peer review on LTO would be very useful to Member States. The Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation (SALTO) peer review addresses strategy and key elements for the safe LTO of NPPs, which includes AMAT objectives and complements OSART reviews. The SALTO peer review is designed to assist operating organizations in adopting a proper approach to LTP including implementing appropriate activities to ensure that plant safety will be maintained during the LTO period. The SALTO peer review can be tailored to focus on ageing management programmes (AMPs) or on other activities related to LTO to support the Member State in enhancing the safety of its NPPs. The SALTO peer review can also support regulators in establishing or improving regulatory and licensing strategies for the LTO of NPPs. The guidelines in this publication are primarily intended for members of a SALTO review team and provide a basic structure and common reference for peer reviews of LTO. Additionally, the guidelines also provide useful information to the operating organizations of NPPs (or technical support organizations) for carrying out their own self-assessments or comprehensive programme reviews. The guidelines are intended to be generic, as there are

Improved dengue fever prevention through innovative intervention methods in the city of Salto, Uruguay.

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Basso, César; García da Rosa, Elsa; Romero, Sonnia; González, Cristina; Lairihoy, Rosario; Roche, Ingrid; Caffera, Ruben M; da Rosa, Ricardo; Calfani, Marisel; Alfonso-Sierra, Eduardo; Petzold, Max; Kroeger, Axel; Sommerfeld, Johannes

2015-02-01

Uruguay is located at the southern border of Aedes aegypti distribution on the South American sub-continent. The reported dengue cases in the country are all imported from surrounding countries. One of the cities at higher risk of local dengue transmission is Salto, a border city with heavy traffic from dengue endemic areas. We completed an intervention study using a cluster randomized trial design in 20 randomly selected 'clusters' in Salto. The clusters were located in neighborhoods of differing geography and economic, cultural and social aspects. Entomological surveys were carried out to measure the impact of the intervention on vector densities. Through participatory processes of all stakeholders, an appropriate ecosystem management intervention was defined. Residents collected the abundant small water holding containers and the Ministry of Public Health and the Municipality of Salto were responsible for collecting and eliminating them. Additional vector breeding places were large water tanks; they were either altered so that they could not hold water any more or covered so that oviposition by mosquitoes could not take place. The response from the community and national programme managers was encouraging. The intervention evidenced opportunities for cost savings and reducing dengue vector densities (although not to statistically significant levels). The observed low vector density limits the potential reduction due to the intervention. A larger sample size is needed to obtain a statistically significant difference. © The author 2015. The World Health Organization has granted Oxford University Press permission for the reproduction of this article.

Diferencias de género en salto de altura según categorías de edad

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Javier Bermejo Frutos

2013-03-01

Full Text Available El objetivo fue determinar los parámetros biomecánicos del salto de altura en los que se producen diferencias entre saltadores y saltadoras en diferentes categorías de edad. La muestra analizada estuvo formada por 69 saltadores de élite, 37 hombres (13-15 años, n = 11; 17-18 años, n = 13, y 18-34 años, n = 13 y 32 mujeres (13-14 años, n = 11; 17-18 años, n = 9; y 15-33 años, n = 12. A través de fotogrametría 3D se analizó el mejor salto del Campeonato de España en pista cubierta 2009. Se calcularon 46 variables durante las fases de ante-salto, batida, y paso del listón. Para determinar diferencias entre géneros se aplicó la prueba t-test para muestras independientes. Los resultados de este estudio muestran que al subir de categoría de edad las diferencias entre los valores registrados por los hombres y los registrados por las mujeres aumentan. Esta diferencia se produce en mayor medida en las variables madurativas que en las antropométricas y técnicas.

Desenvolvimento de um método de familiarização individualizado para saltos verticais

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João Gustavo Claudino

2013-10-01

Full Text Available OBJETIVO: Propor um método de familiarização individualizado para saltos verticais e verificar o seu efeito na variabilidade intrassujeito. MÉTODOS: Cinquenta e três homes (média ± DP; idade 23,5 ± 3,3 anos; estatura 1,76 ± 0,08 m; massa 72,8 ± 8,6 kg; percentual de gordura 12,9 ± 5,2% realizaram sucessivos saltos até atingir o nível de estabilidade proposto. Após 48 h este processo era repetido e a estabilidade entre dias era verificada, se necessário, mais sessões eram realizadas. O nível de estabilidade foi determinado por um teste z, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Após o processo de familiarização, duas sessões experimentais adicionais foram realizadas para determinar a confiabilidade do desempenho no salto agachado (SA e no salto com contramovimento (SCM. O coeficiente de variação e o erro padrão de medida foram determinados individualmente (CVi e EPMi. Um teste t pareado foi realizado para verificar diferenças no CVi e EPMi antes e depois do processo de familiarização. RESULTADOS: O CVi apresentou uma redução significativa após o processo de familiarização (p < 0,001, alterando de 5,01 ± 2,40% para 2,95 ± 0,89% no SA e de 4,50 ± 2,19% para 2,58 ± 0,81% no SCM. O mesmo ocorreu para o EPMi variando de 1,29± 0,53 cm para 0,83 ± 0,25 cm no SA e de 1,35 ± 0,51 cm para 0,83 ± 0,26 cm no SCM. CONCLUSÃO: o método de familiarização individualizado proposto reduziu significativamente a variação intrassujeito, permitindo maior poder estatístico em estudos experimentais e maior sensibilidade para ferramentas de monitoramento do desempenho.

Entrenamiento de la capacidad de salto en el jugador de baloncesto: una revisión

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Jaime San Román-Quintana

2011-01-01

Full Text Available El baloncesto es un deporte intermitente en el que se combinan acciones de intensidad leve, moderada y alta y por tanto el metabolismo aeróbico y anaeróbico se presentan conjuntamente. Una de las acciones más determinantes durante la competición es la capacidad de salto, dado que es utilizada por los jugadores para ejecutar, a su vez, diferentes situaciones específicas del juego como tirar o entrar a canasta, etc., sugiriéndose así, que dicha Expresión de la fuerza es un factor principal en el éxito en este deporte. Por ello, el entrenamiento del salto vertical en el jugador de baloncesto es una cuestión determinante en el rendimiento final del juego.

Provincial hydro expansions

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Froschauer, K J

1993-01-01

A study of the development of five provincial hydroelectric utilities in Canada indicates that power companies and the state invited manufacturers to use hydroelectricity and natural resources in order to diversify provincial economies. These hydro expansions also show that utilities and government designed hydro projects to serve continental requirements; serving both objectives became problematic. It is argued that when the Canadian state and firms such as utilities use hydro expansions to serve both continentalism and industrialization, then at best they foster dependent industrialization and staple processing. At worst, they overbuild the infrastructure to generate provincial surplus energy for continental, rather than national, integration. Hydro developments became subject to state intervention in Canada mainly through the failures of private utilities to provide power for the less-lucrative industrial markets within provincial subregions. Although the state and utilities invited foreign firms to manufacture hydro equipment within the provinces and others to use electricity to diversify production beyond resource processing, such a diversification did not occur. Since 1962, ca 80% of industrial energy was used to semi-process wood-derived products, chemicals, and metals. The idea for a national power network became undermined by interprovincial political-economic factors and since 1963, the federal national/continential power policy prevailed. 187 refs., 6 figs., 52 tabs.

Valoración económica ambiental del Parque Nacional Mochima de Venezuela

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Álvarez Campero, Raul Iván

2016-01-01

El Parque Nacional Mochima de Venezuela cuenta con numerosas áreas recreativas con inmenso potencial turístico, y recreativo. Las áreas turísticas – recreativas del Parque Nacional Mochima consisten fundamentalmente en sus playas de gran belleza las cuales son visitadas por diversos tipos de turistas, quienes acceden a las mismas mediante transporte acuático en botes particulares, o contratados a empresas. A pesar de todo ese potencial turístico y sus bellezas naturales, el Parque Nacional...

Parque eólico offshore playas de Vera

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Morales Sánchez, Daniel

2016-01-01

Propiamente la redacción de este proyecto tiene como objeto los siguientes puntos: • La descripción de las obras e instalaciones necesarias para llevar a cabo la construcción del Parque Eólico Offshore Vera. • Servir de soporte técnico para la obtención de la Autorización Administrativa y la Aprobación del Proyecto de construcción y la puesta en marcha del Parque Eólico Offshore Vera. • Dicho proyecto será extremadamente respetuoso con el entorno, cumpliendo en todo momento con la D...

EL DESARROLLO DE LA INDUSTRIA LIMPIA EN EL PARQUE INDUSTRIAL SANTIAGO TIANGUISTENCO

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Verónica Miranda Rosales

2009-01-01

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la implementación de la industria limpia en el Parque Industrial Santiago Tianguistenco, para determinar en qué medida se ha logrado una certificación de la industria limpia en las empresas que se asientan en el parque.

Relaciones entre el salto vertical y la velocidad de mae-geri en karatecas de nivel internacional, especialidad kata

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Víctor Martínez-Majolero

2013-12-01

Full Text Available El presente trabajo persiguió dos objetivos: (1 describir la capacidad de salto vertical y la velocidad y el tiempo de ejecución de la técnica de pierna frontal mae-geri en karatecas de nivel internacional y (2 analizar el grado de covariación entre dichas variables. Los participantes fueron 13 karatecas españoles masculinos de nivel internacional, estilo shito-ryu y especialidad de katas. El estudio siguió un diseño descriptivo y correlacional. Las variables analizadas fueron: salto vertical CMJ, medido con una plataforma de infrarrojos Optojump, y velocidad y tiempo de ejecución de patada mae-geri, medida con una cámara de alta velocidad (Casio EXFC-100. Los datos registrados fueron: altura media de salto de 48,7 ± 0,12 cm; velocidad media de mae-geri de 19,8 ± 1,9 km/h y de 19,6 ± 1,4 km/h, y tiempo de ejecución de dicha patada de 264,85 ± 28,14 ms y de 274,69 ± 18,4 ms, pierna dominante y no dominante respectivamente. Las intensidades de correlación se situaron entre r = 0,72 y r = –0,80. El salto vertical mantuvo una relación alta y estadísticamente significativa con la velocidad y el tiempo de ejecución de la patada mae-geri, técnica de gran importancia en las katas de competición en karate. Esta información puede ser valiosa tanto para planificar el entrenamiento mediante pruebas simples y de bajo coste como para detectar talentos.

POTENCIALIDADES E DESAFIOS DOS PARQUES NACIONAIS para a agricultura familiar

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Márcio de Araújo Pereira

2011-11-01

Full Text Available Resumo: O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as implicações sociais, econômicas e ambientais da criação do Parque Nacional da Serra da Bodoquena, para uma comunidade de assentados. Verificaram-se as implicações da presença de um Parque Nacional na dinâmica do assentamento, nos seus desafios e potencialidades para os agricultores familiares e as novas oportunidades de diversificação de seu meio de vida. Metodologicamente o estudo baseou-se nas três dimensões do Desenvolvimento Sustentável propostas pela World Comission on Environmental Development - WCED (1987: Sociedade, Economia e Meio Ambiente, desmembrados em fatores ou critérios de sustentabilidade propostos por Altieri (1989, acrescidos da metodologia de análise de Fernandez (1995. Se pode identificar elementos que apontam a necessidade de se implementar programas de educação ambiental e de incorporação de novas tecnologias de produção compatíveis com os objetivos de preservação do Parque Nacional da Serra da Bodoquena. Palavras-chave: Assentamentos Rurais. Agricultura familiar. Unidades de Conservação. Parques Nacionais. Desenvolvimento Sustentável 

Análisis del volumen de entrenamiento pliométrico para la mejora del salto

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Rafael Copoví Lanusse

2015-06-01

Full Text Available El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el efecto de diferentes volúmenes de entrenamiento sobre la mejora del salto vertical. Método: se realizó una búsqueda de información en las bases de datos PubMed, MedLine y SportsDiscus donde se identificaron 59 artículos que cumplían los siguientes criterios: a Estudios que incluyan programas de entrenamiento pliométrico de miembros inferiores, b Que contengan programas experimentales y medidas válidas y seguras. Aquellos programas con un volumen de entrenamiento de 8 a 12 semanas con una frecuencia de 2 a 3 sesiones semanales, en las cuales se realizan de 1 a 3 ejercicios con un total de 3 a 8 series por sesión y en las que se den una media de 70 a 100 saltos, parece ser la mejor combinación.

El Parque Portal Bicentenario en Santiago de Chile / Portal Bicentennial Park in Santiago de Chile

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Beach Lobos, Myriam;

2007-06-01

Full Text Available Se presenta los principios que orientaron el diseño del Parque Portal Bicentenario, un parque de 50 hás. que será el eje principal de la nueva urbanización “Ciudad Parque Bicentenario”, actualmente en construcción en los terrenos del ex aeropuerto de Los Cerrillos en Santiago de Chile.The following text was submitted to the Architecture Competition together with the project drawings. It presents the principles that leaded the design. The 123 acres park will be the main axis of a new urban development in Santiago “Ciudad Parque Bicentenario” at present under construction on the area occupied by the former Cerrillos Airport, Santiago de Chile.

VEGETACIÓN DEL PARQUE COPAHUE: APLICACIÓN DE UNA METODOLOGÍA BIOCLIMÁTICA MEDIANTE EL USO DE INFORMACIÓN SATELITAL Y SIG

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Oscar Peña

2003-12-01

Full Text Available La distribución de la vegetación natural se encuentra en intima relación con el comportamiento de los elementos climáticos tal como la temperatura y la humedad. Asimismo la altitud, la orientación (exposición a la radiación y la pendiente modifican dicho comportamiento. El Parque Provincial Copahue, localizado en la Provincia de Neuquen, en la cordillera norpatagónica, presenta características biogeográficas y particularidades ecogeomorfológicas que evidencian el marcado efecto de las variables climáticas. El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar las relaciones de dichas variables mediante la utilización de una metodología bioclimática y el tratamiento digital de imágenes Landsat Tm. Metodológicamente se procedió en tres pasos. El primero consistió en la clasificación supervisada de la imagen satelital. De esto surgió una carta de vegetación del parque. En el segundo paso se digitalizó cartografía 1:100.000 con la que se obtuvo un modelo digital de elevación, mapa de pendiente y de orientación de laderas, de temperaturas y precipitaciones. En el tercero, se confeccionó una base de datos para la aplicación de una metodología bioclimática (Rivas y Martínez.1994 que permitió, mediante la aplicación del SIG delimitar los bioclimas del parque. La información de vegetación obtenida mediante la clasificación digital de la imagen satelital fue cruzada con el mapa bioclimático, el mapa topográfico, de pendiente, orientación y de las variables climáticas consideradas, a fin de conocer el grado de interrelación entre la distribución de la vegetación con las variables físicas tratadas.

Ni muy cerca ni muy lejos: parques urbanos y bienestar subjetivo en la ciudad de Barranquilla, Colombia

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Andrés Vargas

2018-01-01

Full Text Available Este artículo analiza la relación entre la satisfacción con la vida y la distancia desde el lugar de residencia hasta el parque más cercano en la ciudad de Barranquilla, Colombia. Usando información sobre la autopercepción de bienestar y la ubicación de los parques, se encuentra que la relación bienestar-distancia exhibe forma de U invertida. Residir en la proximidad del parque está asociado con un menor nivel de satisfacción debido a factores negativos que se derivan de ello, como la congestión o la inseguridad; sin embargo, residir muy lejos del parque tiene, a su vez, un efecto negativo en el bienestar. En general, los resultados sugieren que los parques mejoran el bienestar de la población urbana y que su efecto potencial es mayor si se intervienen los factores asociados al uso de los parques que generan insatisfacción a los residentes cercanos.

The soils of the Parque Natural da Arrábida

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Rolf Schrittenlocher

1997-11-01

Full Text Available The soils of the Parque Natural da Arrábida are surveyed along four "catenae" right across the Parque. Dominant soil formating processes and their regional importance are shown. The soils are described as units according to FAO (1988. On the basis of the FAO units an attempt is made to combine soil units with ecological classes. A comparison with the soil map 38-B and the portuguese classification (Cardoso 1964 is given. Unfortunately it is not possible to transform the units of that map into soil units according to FAO (1988.

Geology of hole drill thermal infra basaltic (Guarani Aquifer System) in Salto Uruguay

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Goso, C.; Muzio, R.; Marmisolle, J.; De Souza, S.

2004-01-01

This paper deals with the lithological description of a thermal infrabasaltic (Guarani Aquifer System) hole drill cutting in Dayman (Kanarek Hotel), Salto department (Uruguay). This hole drill shows 152 meters of Buena Vista Formation (Upper Permian- Lower Triassic), 188 meters of Tacuarembo Formation (Upper Jurassic-Lower Cretaceous) and 940meters of Arapey Formation (Lower Cretaceous). Petrographical studies of six basaltic levels were done [es

Relaciones entre pruebas de velocidad, tests de salto y dinamometría isométrica en velocistas

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Rafael Sabido Solana

2010-09-01

Full Text Available Dentro de las habilidades deportivas, la capacidad de producir fuerza lo más rápidamente posible, o fuerza explosiva, juega el papel más importante en la optimización de dichas habilidades. Zatsiorsky (1995 la define como “la habilidad para desarrollar la máxima fuerza en la menor cantidad de tiempo”. Las correlaciones existentes entre pruebas de velocidad y tests de salto han sido ampliamente observadas. Sin embargo, las correlaciones entre pruebas de velocidad y tests isométricos están menos estudiadas. Una muestra de 24 velocistas de categoría junior fue sometida a pruebas de velocidad específica, tests de salto con contramovimiento y en profundidad, así como a un test isométrico máximo para la musculatura extensora del tobillo. Los resultados muestran fuertes relaciones entre los tests de carrera y los de salto, así como de estos últimos con los de dinamometría. Por otro lado, sólo con el test de 20 metros se obtienen correlaciones con variables del test isométrico, sin que se encuentren correlaciones con la marca en 100 metros lisos. La principal conclusión de nuestros datos es que las variables medidas en un test isométrico van a tener alta relación con la primera fase de la carrera en pruebas de velocidad.

Consideraciones sociales en el diseño y planificación de parques urbanos

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Ramiro Flores-Xolocotzi

2007-01-01

Full Text Available 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 de caso en mujeres, etnias, razas, homosexuales y personas con discapacidades o con necesidades especiales, este trabajo expone que los parques actuales distan de ser incluyentes. Esta deficiencia podría repercutir negativamente en la calidad y uso de los mismos. En este documento se sugieren estrategias y recomendaciones que permiten la creación de programas de asignación, diseño y manejo de parques bajo una perspectiva de inclusión y equidad considerando demanda social recreativa y participación ciudadana.

How to define, plan and implant infrastructure for operation and maintenance of large power plants. Salto Caxias - the Parana Electricity Company, Brazil - experience; Como definir, planejar e implantar infraestrutura para operacao e manutencao de grandes usinas. Experiencia de Salto Caxias (COPEL)

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Kassem, Faisal Ali; Potenza, Luiz Frederico [Usina Hidreletrica de Salto Caxias, Capitao Leonidas Marques, PR (Brazil)]. E-mails: faisal@copel.br; potenza@mail.copel.br

2000-07-01

This paper presents the evolutional process which has been adopted by COPEL along the hydroelectric undertaking, focusing the Salto Caxias operation staff experience, during the pre-commissioning, commissioning and beginning of the plant commercial operation.

El Parque Portal Bicentenario en Santiago de Chile / Portal Bicentennial Park in Santiago de Chile

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Beach Lobos, Myriam;; Montealegre Klenner, Alberto

2007-01-01

Se presenta los principios que orientaron el diseño del Parque Portal Bicentenario, un parque de 50 hás. que será el eje principal de la nueva urbanización “Ciudad Parque Bicentenario”, actualmente en construcción en los terrenos del ex aeropuerto de Los Cerrillos en Santiago de Chile.The following text was submitted to the Architecture Competition together with the project drawings. It presents the principles that leaded the design. The 123 acres park will be the main axis of a new urban dev...

The Political Economy of Provincial TV Stations in China

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Yang, Shuo

2012-01-01

My master thesis aims to examine how a Chinese political economy context has shaped the media landscape in China, especially in the domain of provincial television. The key issues are: 1) what the role of private profit accumulation is for provincial TV stations in China; 2) Whom the ownership of provincial TV stations in China belongs to; 3) how global capitalism influence provincial TV stations today; 4) how government regulation influence provincial TV stations today. Theoretically, we fol...

Cercar ou não o Parque Farroupilha? Uma análise envolvendo uso e segurança

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Dr. Arq. Antônio Tarcísio da Luz Reis

2016-12-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste artigo é investigar a necessidade de cercar ou não um parque urbano, o Parque Farroupilha. Assim, são analisadas as relações entre os atuais usos, os níveis de segurança no seu interior, adjacências e proximidades e a ideia de cercar ou não o Parque. Para tal, são consideradas uma proposta de cercamento hipotético do Parque e as percepções e atividades realizadas pelos frequentadores, moradores de áreas próximas e comerciantes do entorno e do interior do Parque. A metodologia inclui a realização de levantamentos de arquivo, mapas comportamentais nos limites do Parque, identifcação dos percursos realizados pelos três grupos, entrevistas e questionários aplicados a estes grupos. Os dados obtidos por meio dos questionários foram analisados através de testes estatísticos não paramétricos, tais como tabulações cruzadas (Phi e Kruskal-Wallis. Os resultados revelam que uma quantidade signifcativa de atividades realizadas pelos usuários, baseadas no movimento continuado e/ou intermitente, seria impedida e/ou alterada pela existência de cerca nas bordas do Parque. Ainda, verifca-se que dentre os locais percebidos como mais inseguros estão aqueles que apresentam baixo movimento e baixa supervisão visual, que não seriam incrementados, mas sim reduzidos por um cercamento do Parque Farroupilha.

Respostas neuromusculares dos membros inferiores durante protocolo intermitente de saltos verticais em voleibolistas Neuromuscular responses of the lower limb muscles during vertical jumping in volleyball athletes

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Caroline Tosini Felicissimo

2012-03-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o desempenho e as respostas eletromiográficas dos músculos Reto Femoral, Bíceps Femoral e Gastrocnêmio Medial durante protocolo de saltos verticais. Participaram 13 voleibolistas do sexo feminino (15,6 ± 0,9 anos. Inicialmente foi realizado um protocolo de potência máxima (três saltos máximos, seguido do protocolo de resistência de saltos (ciclos de três saltos máximos em aproximadamente 10 segundos (s - um salto a cada três s, com recuperação de 15 s. O tempo de duração do protocolo de resistência foi de 20 minutos. Foi usada a técnica do salto com contramovimento sem ajuda dos braços, sobre tapete de contato. Para tratamento dos dados os saltos foram divididos em quatro períodos com 12 ciclos cada um. Os resultados mostraram queda na altura dos saltos de aproximadamente 1,3cm entre os períodos de 1 a 4, sendo que, essa queda foi mais significativa nos 3º e 4º períodos em comparação ao 1º e 2º. Entretanto, com relação às variáveis RMS e FM, não ocorreu alteração nas respostas eletromiográficas entre músculos e períodos. Concluiu-se, assim, que a fadiga pode depender de variáveis psicofisiológicas, ao nível do SNC, que também influem no desempenho.The purpose of this study was to analyze the performance and the electromyographic responses of the muscles Rectus Femoris, Biceps Femoris and Gastrocnemius Medialis during vertical jumping protocol. Participated 13 female volleyball players (15,6 ± 0,9 years. Initially was performed a protocol of maximum power (three maximum jumps, followed by resistance jumps protocol (cycles of three maximum jumps in about 10 seconds (s - one jump every three s, with recovery of 15s. The duration of resistance protocol was 20 minutes. Technique used was countermovement jump without the aid of arms on a mat of contact. The data collected during the jumps were divided into four periods containing 12 cycles each. The results showed a

Implantación de una centralita VoIP basada en Asterisk en un parque de innovación

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Piñol Casas, Jordi

2011-01-01

Este TFC nace como parte de un proyecto de Esade para proveer de servicios IT un parque de nueva creación. Concretamente la intención es encontrar una solución técnica al servicio de telefonía de un parque de negocios. El parque de negocios en cuestión es ESADECREAPOLIS. Se define como un parque de la innovación donde empresas de múltiples sectores se juntan en un entorno compartido con el objetivo común de acelerar su innovación de una manera abierta y cruzada. Con la de...

Peces asociados a arrecifes y manglares en el Parque Nacional Coiba

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Vega, Angel; Villarreal, Nelva

2003-01-01

De enero de 1998 hasta enero de 1999 se realizaron siete muestreos de la fauna ictiológica en el sector noreste del Parque Nacional Coiba, Provincia de Veraguas. El propósito fue realizar un inventario de las principales especies de peces asociadas a arrecifes y manglares en dicho Parque. Para el inventario se utilizaron diferentes técnicas de muestreo, tales como: trasmallos, redes de mano, bolsas plásticas, trampas, arpón, censos visuales y se realizaron dos arrastres con barco camaronero f...

La transición al pos-productivismo: parques patrimoniales, parques culturales y ordenación territorial

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Pablo Alonso

2014-01-01

Full Text Available El fenómeno de los parques patrimoniales se está propagando en Estados Unidos y Europa y se extiende por otras áreas a medida que el sector terciario gana peso en la economía y las dimensiones de la cultura y el ocio tienden a hibridarse. Los parques patrimoniales son iniciativas heterogéneas que colocan el patrimonio cultural en el centro de las políticas de ordenación territorial y desarrollo económico, buscando la reinvención de territorios amplios y la participación de las comunidades locales en el planeamiento. Su relevancia deriva de su potencial influencia en la configuración macroterritorial de regiones amplias y en la articulación de las áreas protegidas tradicionales. Pese a ello, han recibido una escasa atención académica hasta el momento. Este trabajo expone los resultados de una investigación realizada a partir del estudio de la literatura disponible y busca la apertura del asunto a la interpelación académica, tanto de las disciplinas técnicas como sociales.

Análise biomecânica da marcha de mulheres com uso de sapatos com saltos em solo plano e inclinado

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Silva, Glauce Gonzaga [UNESP

2009-01-01

É grande o número de mulheres que faz uso de sapatos com saltos na atualidade durante várias horas por dia, sendo freqüentemente sujeitas a andarem por diversos tipos de superfícies, sejam elas planas ou inclinadas, submetendo o sistema músculoesquelético a esforços variados. Os objetivos do presente estudo foram: adaptar uma esteira para realização de análise biomecânica; analisar a marcha de mulheres com uso de sapatos com saltos em comparação com a condição descalça; analisar a influência ...

PARQUES URBANOS DE GOIÂNIA-GO: PAPEL SOCIAL E POTENCIAL TURÍSTICO

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Carolina Ferreira da Costa STREGLIO

2011-11-01

Full Text Available Nas últimas décadas, o crescente movimento de proteção ambiental vem interferindo na configuração das cidades, conjuntura em que se destaca a criação de parques urbanos. As funções ecológicas e sociais atribuídas a essas áreas verdes as tornam objetos de estudo de grande relevância para compreender a dinâmica urbana atual, contexto em que se insere o município de Goiânia. Considerando esses atributos, bem como o caráter distintivo que os parques estabelecem na paisagem urbana, o que permite relacioná-los também ao turismo, este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o desempenho dos parques urbanos na dinâmica de Goiânia, para, com base nessa análise, verificar o seu potencial turístico.

Levantamento de plantas aquáticas no reservatório de Salto Grande, Americana-SP Aquatic plant survey in Salto Grande reservoir in Americana-SP, Brazil

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D. Martins

2011-03-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a frequência relativa e o nível de infestação de cada espécie da flora aquática presente no reservatório de Salto Grande, Americana-SP. O levantamento e a identificação das plantas aquáticas foram realizados percorrendo-se as margens do reservatório em uma embarcação. Ao longo dele foram estabelecidos 20 pontos de avaliação, sendo todos eles fotografados e georreferenciados. Foram atribuídos valores de 0 a 100% tanto para as espécies presentes como para os espaços livres de macrófitas aquáticas que eventualmente pudessem ocorrer dentro dos pontos amostrados. Com os dados referentes ao número de indivíduos e pontos avaliados, foi determinada a frequência relativa de cada espécie. Foram identificadas 13 espécies em todo o reservatório, sendo 12 vasculares e uma de alga-verde (Chlorella spp.. Entre as espécies vasculares, nove eram plantas emersas flutuantes, as quais poderiam estar ou não ancoradas no leito do reservatório: Alternanthera philoxeroides, Brachiaria subquadripara, Cyperus difformis, Echinochloa polystachia var. spectabilis, Eichhornia crassipes, Panicum rivulare, Pistia stratiotes, Salvinia auriculata e Typha angustifolia. Outras três espécies foram encontradas somente em solo firme alagado: Aeschynomene sensitiva, Hedychium coronarium e Mimosa pigra.The objectives of this work were to determine the relative frequency and infestation level of each species present in the Salto Grande Reservoir in Americana-SP. The survey and identification of the aquatic plants were carried out in the Salto Grande reservoir on a boat. Twenty evaluation sites were established along the reservoir, photographed and geo-referenced. Values from 0 to 100% were assigned for both the species present and for the aquatic plants that could possibly occur within the sampled sites. Based on the number of individuals and points evaluated, the relative frequency of each species was determined

Network analysis of Chinese provincial economies

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Sun, Xiaoqi; An, Haizhong; Liu, Xiaojia

2018-02-01

Global economic system is a huge network formed by national subnetworks that contains the provincial networks. As the second largest world economy, China has "too big to fail" impact on the interconnected global economy. Detecting the critical sectors and vital linkages inside Chinese economic network is meaningful for understanding the origin of this Chinese impact. Different from tradition network research at national level, this paper focuses on the provincial networks and inter-provincial network. Using Chinese inter-regional input-output table to construct 30 provincial input-output networks and one inter-provincial input-output network, we identify central sectors and vital linkages, as well as analyze economic structure similarity. Results show that (1) Communication Devices sector in Guangdong and that in Jiangsu, Transportation and Storage sector in Shanghai play critical roles in Chinese economy. (2) Advanced manufactures and services industry occupy the central positions in eastern provincial economies, while Construction sector, Heavy industry, and Wholesale and Retail Trades sector are influential in middle and western provinces. (3) The critical monetary flow paths in Chinese economy are Communication Devices sector to Communication Devices sector in Guangdong, Metals Mining sector to Iron and Steel Smelting sector in Henan, Communication Devices sector to Communication Devices sector in Jiangsu, as well as Petroleum Mining sector in Heilongjiang to Petroleum Processing sector in Liaoning. (4) Collective influence results suggest that Finance sector, Transportation and Storage sector, Production of Electricity and Heat sector, and Rubber and Plastics sector in Hainan are strategic influencers, despite being weakly connected. These sectors and input-output relations are worthy of close attention for monitoring Chinese economy.

Parques urbanos e seu papel no ambiente, no turismo e no lazer da cidade

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Sidnei Raimundo

2016-12-01

Full Text Available Os parques urbanos mudaram suas funções nos últimos 150 anos, desde espaços para um controle social das massas de trabalhadores no início da revolução industrial, para locais que presentemente são uma das maiores expressões de luta pelo direito à cidade e às práticas de lazer e turismo. Nessa lógica, os parques urbanos foram resignificados, adquirindo importância ligada aos serviços ecossistêmicos que estes prestam à sociedade atual. O objetivo principal deste artigo foi demonstrar a importância dos parques urbanos como prestadores de serviços ecossistêmicos, associado à regulação ambiental e à informação (lazer e turismo. Os procedimentos se embasaram em pesquisa bibliográfica sobre o macro tema: parques urbanos, em sua trajetória modernamente entendido; e em análises desenvolvidas pelos autores a partir do debate realizado no grupo de pesquisa em “territorialidades, políticas públicas e conflitos na conservação do território”, da EACH-USP. Os resultados apresentam dados sobre os serviços de regulação e de lazer e turismo oferecidos pelos parques urbanos para os cidadãos das grandes cidades e sobre as motivações das pessoas em se ligar à natureza ofertada nesses espaços.

Efecto del kinesiotaping con y sin tensión aplicado en cuadríceps sobre la capacidad de salto en deportistas

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Mayerly Carolina Anaya

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Antecedentes: Estudios previos han encontrado que la técnica del Kinesiotaping (KT reduce la intensidad y duración del dolor y la inflamación, incrementa la fuerza muscular y estabiliza las articulaciones. Sin embargo, poco se conoce sobre su efecto para mejorar las capacidades físicas a través de la estimulación muscular en deportistas. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto del KT aplicado en el cuadríceps sobre la capacidad de salto vertical en deportistas sanos, ajustado por el porcentaje de coordinación y elasticidad, edad e Índice de Masa Corporal. Metodología: Estudio experimental realizado en 24 voleibolistas, aleatorizados en dos grupos: (1 12 sujetos (21.3 ± 3.4 años, 75.6 ± 13.9Kg, con aplicación del KT en cuádriceps femoral con tensión; (2 12 sujetos (20.5± 2.9 años, 71.8 ± 6.8 Kg con aplicación del KT en cuádriceps femoral sin tensión. Resultados: Los datos no mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la aplicación del KT con y sin tensión; se encontró asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el porcentaje de coordinación y la altura del salto alcanzado en la prueba de Abalakov (p=0,006, cuando el KT tenía tensión y ajustado por edad e IMC. Discusión y conclusiones: La técnica KT no mejora del desempeño del salto en deportistas sanos. No se debería aplicar KT en el cuadríceps femoral con el único objetivo de mejorar el salto en jugadores de voleibol saludables masculinos.

An acute case of intoxication with cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in recreational water in Salto Grande Dam, Argentina.

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Giannuzzi, Leda; Sedan, Daniela; Echenique, Ricardo; Andrinolo, Dario

2011-01-01

Cyanobacterial blooms and hepatotoxic microcystins (MCs) usually occur in summer, constituting a sanitary and environmental problem in Salto Grande Dam, Argentina. Water sports and recreational activities take place in summer in this lake. We reported an acute case of cyanobacterial poisoning in Salto Grande dam, Argentina, which occurred in January 2007. Accidentally, a young man was immersed in an intense bloom of Microcystis spp. A level of 48.6 μg·L(-1) of microcystin-LR was detected in water samples. Four hours after exposure, the patient showed nausea, abdominal pain and fever. Three days later, dyspnea and respiratory distress were reported. The patient was hospitalized in intensive care and diagnosed with an atypical pneumonia. Finally, a week after the exposure, the patient developed a hepatotoxicosis with a significant increase of hepatic damage biomarkers (ALT, AST and γGT). Complete recovery took place within 20 days. This is the first study to show an acute intoxication with microcystin-producing cyanobacteria blooms in recreational water.

Proyecto: Estrategias de manejo de desechos peligrosos industriales en el Parque Industrial de Cartago

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Hilda Quesada

Full Text Available El presente artículo se refiere a la problemática que existe en nuestro país con respecto a la gestión adecuada de los desechos peligrosos industriales y hace referencia a los aportes que el Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR puede realizar a través de su Centro de Investigación en Protección Ambiental (CIPA. El CIPA se encuentra desarrollando el proyecto: “Eestrategias de manejo de desechos peligrosos industriales en el Parque Industrial de Cartago”, cuyo objetivo promover el establecimiento de un plan de manejo integral y tratamiento de los desechos peligrosos industriales en algunas industrias del Parque Industrial de Cartago, que sirva de modelo para replicar en otros parques industriales.

Bi-Provincial Upgrader

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1997-01-01

Husky Oil's Bi-Provincial Upgrader is located in the rural municipality of Wilton, east of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. It is jointly owned by Husky Oil and the Saskatchewan government. The upgrader is designed to produce 7.300 m 3 /cd of synthetic crude from 8.440 m 3 /cd of diluted Lloyd blend and distillates from the existing Lloydminster refinery. The designed coke and sulphur production is 415 t/day and 240 t/day respectively. Chronology of the Bi-Provincial Upgrader project was presented, along with details of the heavy oil feedstock properties for Cold Lake, Lloydminster and Lloyd Blend. Upgrader production history since start-up, synthetic crude oil customers, and the evolution of prices for Edmonton light vs. Husky LLB at Hardisty were also reviewed. 3 tabs., 9 figs

Kuldne Salto: Ralf Lõoke, Maarja Kask ja Karli Luik / Ralf Lõoke, Maarja Kask, Karli Luik ; intervjueerinud Tanel Veenre

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Lõoke, Ralf, 1978-

2010-01-01

Arhitektuurivõistlustel edukalt esinenud büroo Salto arhitektid buumiajast, kui tööd oli meeletult palju, tööde skaalast, reisimisest, oma tööst ja meeskonnatööst, konkurssidel osalemisest, projektist "Gaasitoru", Tallinnast, unistuste kodust. Konkursivõite 2004-2009

Financiamento de parques tecnológicos: um estudo comparativo de casos brasileiros, portugueses e espanhóis

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Aline Figlioli

2012-06-01

Full Text Available O mercado globalizado e de competição intensiva, no qual países e empresas estão inseridos, demanda uma busca constante por inovação. Entre os habitats de estímulo à inovação com diversas iniciativas pelo mundo, e também no Brasil, estão os chamados parques tecnológicos. Um dos grandes desafios para a implantação e a operacionalização desses empreendimentos é a obtenção de recursos. Surge, então, a questão: quais os mecanismos de financiamento de que a organização gestora de um parque tecnológico dispõe para realizar as fases de planejamento, implantação e operacionalização dos elementos constitutivos e serviços oferecidos por esse tipo de empreendimento? O objetivo neste trabalho é levantar e comparar os mecanismos de financiamento utilizados nas etapas citadas dos empreendimentos: Tecnopuc, Polo de Informática de São Leopoldo e Sapiens Parque, instalados no Brasil; Biocant Park e Taguspark, instalados em Portugal; Parque Tecnológico de Cartuja 93, Parque Tecnológico de Andalucia, Parque Científico de Barcelona, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia e Parque Tecnológico de Álava, instalados na Espanha. O que se pode observar em todos os casos estudados é que, mesmo apresentando organizações gestoras, atores e estruturas diferenciadas, o financiamento das fases de implantação não se deu somente por meio de recursos públicos ou privados, mas também por meio de parcerias. Além disso, verificou-se que as diferenças encontradas nos modelos de financiamento podem ser atribuídas, principalmente, a cinco fatores: participantes da organização gestora; modelo jurídico da organização gestora; elementos constitutivos de propriedade da organização gestora; atração de infraestruturas tecnológicas e empresas âncoras; disponibilidade de fundos públicos de fomento ao desenvolvimento tecnológico e econômico.

Birds (Aves, Serrania Sadiri, Parque Nacional Madidi, Depto. La Paz, Bolivia

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Hennessey, A. B.

2009-01-01

Full Text Available We surveyed the Serrania Sadiri for birds at elevations between 500-950m for a combined total of 15 days in threedifferent months. The area surveyed was along the Tumupasa/San Jose de Uchupiamones trail at the edge of ParqueNacional Madidi in Depto. La Paz, Bolivia. We report observations of 231 species of birds detected by sight and sound,including many outlying ridge specialists. We report and present photographs of a new species for Depto. La Paz(Caprimulgis nigrescens, the second Bolivian localities for Porphyrolaema prophyrolaema, Zimerius cinereicapillus,and Basileuterus chrysogaster, and five new species records for Parque Nacional Madidi.

Is Ontario Moving to Provincial Negotiation of Teaching Contracts?

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Jefferson, Anne L.

2008-01-01

In Canada, the statutes governing public school teachers' collective bargaining are a combination of the provincial Labour Relations Act or Code and the respective provincial Education/School/Public Schools Act. As education is within the provincial, not federal, domain of legal responsibility, the specifics of each act or code can vary.…

Provincial government performance on climate change: 2000

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Hornung, R.

2000-01-01

This assessment of provincial government performance on climate change is intended as a 'baseline' prior to the implementation of the National Implementation Strategy on Climate Change, (NIS) scheduled to be signed by the federal and provincial Ministers of Energy and Environment in Quebec City in October 2000. Participants are also expected to agree on a 'First Business Plan' for the NIS at that same meeting, including identification of measures each of the provincial governments plan to institute to address climate change issues over the next two to three years. The report is based on performance of government activity in climate change in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec , the five provinces that together account for 89 per cent of Canada's total GHG emissions, against the greenhouse gas emission measures identified by the various provincial governments on various occasions over the past 10 years. Nine areas of potential activity to address climate change with a total of 38 criteria were used. Each criterion was used to determine whether or not a provincial government has implemented a specific measure that will likely be an integral component of a national effort to address climate change. The nine categories forming the base of the assesment were: transportation, electricity generation,buildings, industry, readiness to facilitate emissions trading, 'own house in order' other sources of GHG, promoting GHG reduction technology development, and enhancing awareness and public education. All provincial governments received a very poor, failing grade . (The 'best': British Columbia with 30.5 per cent; the 'worst': Saskatchewan with 20.5 per cent). The report characterizes the last 10 years as 'the lost decade' with respect to government action on the issue of climate change. It points out that time is running out; provincial governments have to make the effort to be part of the solution to climate change, or they will have solutions

A influência postural do salto alto em mulheres adultas: análise por biofotogrametria computadorizada Postural influence of high heels among adult women: analysis by computerized photogrammetry

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DH Iunes

2008-12-01

Full Text Available INTRODUÇÃO: Em nossa sociedade, temos observado uma oferta cada vez maior de modelos, cores, estilos, altura e diversos tipos de salto. OBJETIVO: Avaliar se o uso de calçados de salto alto influencia nas alterações posturais com base em um conjunto de variáveis mensuradas por meio da fotogrametria computadorizada. MÉTODOS: Vinte indivíduos que utilizam salto alto com freqüência (grupo 1 e 20 indivíduos que utilizam salto alto esporadicamente (grupo 2 foram fotografados no plano frontal anterior e sagital em três momentos: a sem utilização de calçado, b utilizando salto agulha e c utilizando salto plataforma, sendo estas fotografias aleatorizadas e analisadas por um experimentador cego por meio da fotogrametria. A análise estatística foi realizada a partir da análise de variância em esquema fatorial 2x3, ou seja, comparando-se a freqüência do uso de salto com o tipo de calçado, com 5% de significância. RESULTADOS: Apenas o ângulo protrusão da cabeça apresentou diferença quando comparados grupo 1 e 2 (pINTRODUCTION: In our society, it is observed an increasing number of models, colors, styles, heights and types of high heels. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the use of high heel shoes results in postural changes, based on a set of variables measured through computerized photogrammetry. METHODS: Twenty individuals who often used high heels (group 1 and 20 individuals who only used high heels sporadically (group 2 were photographed in the frontal and sagittal planes at three conditions: a without using footwear; b using stiletto heels; and c using high platform heels. These photographs were randomized and analyzed by a blinded examiner, by means of photogrammetry. Statistical analysis was performed, using a 2x3 factorial analysis of variance to compare the frequency of high heel use with the type of shoe, at the 5% significance level. RESULTS: Only the head protrusion angle showed a difference between groups 1 and 2 (p<0

Parque Hipólito Yrigoyen: Rosario, Argentina

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Aybar,Pedro; Fuentes,Óscar; Iglesia,Rafael; Suárez,Mariel

2010-01-01

Dentro de un programa de rehabilitación de zonas deprimidas se plantea este parque, en una primera etapa, como un área de uso público superpuesta a una cuadrícula regular existente. La infraestructura utilizada de pérgolas dispuestas aleatoriamente sobre el terreno y la recuperación de un polideportivo proponen diferentes modos de ocupación.

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 ...

Validade de um novo tapete de contato para avaliação do salto vertical Validity of a new contact mat system for evaluating vertical jump

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Noé Gomes Borges Júnior

2011-03-01

Full Text Available Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a validade da medida de tempo de vôo e de contato de um tapete de contato, SaltoBras (SB, comparando-o com um osciloscópio (OS e uma plataforma de forças (PF. Para isso o SB foi colocado sobre uma plataforma de forças. Primeiramente, quatro homens e duas mulheres realizaram quinze saltos sobre o SB e o tempo de vôo foi obtido. Depois, os mesmos realizaram seis saltos consecutivos e os tempos de contato foram obtidos. O SB apresentou-se valido em relação ao OS, mas subestimou o tempo de vôo (~0.30 % e de contato (~1.01 % quando comparado a PF. Apesar das diferenças, o erro encontrado entre SB e PF apresentou-se sistemático e duas equações de predição foram definidas e inseridas no software para a correção dos erros. Os resultados sugerem que SB é um instrumento válido para a avaliação do salto vertical.The purpose of this study was to verify the validity of the flight and ground contact time measurement of a contact mat, SaltoBras (SB, comparing it to an oscilloscope (OS and to a force plate (FP. For that, the SB was placed upon a FP. At first, four male and two female performed 15 jumps on the SB and the flight times were obtained. After, they performed six consecutive jumps and the ground contact times were obtained. SB software was valid in comparison with the OS, but underestimated the flight (~0.30 % and ground contact (~1.01 % time measurements when comparing it to the FP. Despite the differences, the error found between SB and FP was systematic, and two prediction equations were defined and added to the software for correction. The results suggest that SB is a valid instrument for the evaluation of vertical jump.

Successful pipeline installation for Parque das Conchas development; Subsea installation

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Bartz, Cesar

2010-07-01

Subsea 7 has successfully delivered again in Brazilian deep-waters. The subsea engineering and construction company has recently completed pipeline installation activities for the Parque das Conchas (BC-10) development, offshore Brazil. (AG)

Cambios recientes en la ocupación del suelo de los parques nacionales españoles y su entorno

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Richard Hewitt

2016-01-01

Full Text Available Ante la necesidad de monitorizar los cambios en los usos del suelo (referido a menudo por sus siglas en inglés LUCC ocurridos en los parques nacionales (PPNN españoles, como medida para prever tendencias de cambio no deseadas que comprometan la protección del entorno, se presenta un análisis detallado de los LUCC en los parques que conforman la red de parques nacionales, según la metodología descrita en Pontious et al. (2004. Para realizarlo, la conocida base de datos cartográfica Corine Land Cover (CLC resulta imprescindible al tratarse de la única base de datos de usos del suelo con cobertura en toda España, y con versión multi-temporal contando con la misma clasificación temática en sus tres fechas (1990, 2000 y 2006. Como resultado del análisis de cambio, se investigaron las dinámicas en todos los parques y se determinó una serie de indicadores de dinamismo de cambios de los usos del suelo en la que se captaron las tendencias de cambio que suponen un peligro para los valores naturales, los servicios de los ecosistemas o los hábitats de los parques. Se entiende que los parques en sí mismos, definidos por un límite, dentro del cual se aplican restricciones severas a las actividades que pueden tener lugar, no puede conservarse si en sus inmediaciones se permite la degradación del medio. Por ello, se ha estudio no sólo cada uno de los parques que componen la red sino también sus zonas colindantes. El análisis permitió determinar las dinámicas de cambio que afectan a los parques y a sus zonas limítrofes sobre dos periodos distintos (1990-2000 y 2000-2006, poniendo de manifiesto los riesgos existente a la vez que su evolución temporal.

Percentiles de salto con contramovimiento en escolares de Bogotá, Colombia: Estudio FUPRECOL

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Ferro Vargas, Martha

2016-01-01

Objetivo: Determinar la distribución por percentiles de salto con contramovimiento (CMJ) en una población escolar de Bogotá, Colombia, perteneciente al estudio Fuprecol. Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado entre 2846 niños y 2754 adolescentes, entre 9 a 17 años de edad, pertenecientes a 18 instituciones educativas oficiales de Bogotá, Colombia. Se evaluó el CMJ, de acuerdo, con lo establecido por la batería de condición física, Fuprecol. Se calcularon, los percentiles (P3, P...

Una metodología de planificación turística y recreacional para parques urbanos en frentes de agua

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Esteban Iazzetta Di Stasio

2002-01-01

Full Text Available Esta investigación tiene como objetivo desarrollar una metodología para la formulación de propuestas de uso turístico en parques urbanos; para el desarrollo de la misma se utilizó como caso de referencia el Parque Paseo del Lago, Segunda Etapa, ubicado en Maracaibo, Estado Zulia. La misma es una investigación cualitativa - ambientalista, de tipo descriptivo y de campo. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado para obtener los datos en una muestra de 392 personas, cuyas edades oscilaban entre 12 y más de 50 años, todos usuarios del Parque Paseo del Lago. De la misma manera se utilizaron documentos propios de propuestas existentes para el aprovechamiento turístico-recreacional del Parque Paseo del Lago, hechas por el sector público y privado. El análisis de los datos se realizó a través del cuestionario, así mismo se aplicó la técnica de análisis de contenido de los documentos existentes a través de la técnica de triangulación. Las conclusiones indican que la metodología para la formulación de la propuesta debe contemplar los siguientes aspectos: caracterización del parque y sus normativas de uso, propuestas existentes de uso turístico-recreacional por parte del sector público y privado, gustos, preferencias y expectativas del usuario del parque y el desarrollo de programas y proyectos turísticos-recreacionales para el parque.

Provincial resource development research policy

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Flock, D L

1976-01-01

In Alberta, there is an abundance of oil, natural gas, and coal. But only a small portion of the Alberta oil sands and coal resources are commercially accessible to surface-mining techniques. It is quite apparent that some in-situ technological breakthrough will be required, which will mean a concerted research effort at the provincial level. It is the purpose of this paper to present certain concepts and recommendations for a coordinated provincial resource development research policy for the Province of Alberta. Research as discussed in this paper covers basic and applied research and development. (MCW)

Algoritmos evolutivos aplicados al diseño inteligente de parques eólicos

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Bilbao, Martín; Alba, Enrique

2011-01-01

En este documento se muestran dos tipos de algoritmos metaheurísticos aplicados al diseño inteligente de un parque eólico, la idea básica es utilizar CHC y algoritmos genéticos para obtener una buena configuración de molinos dentro del parque de tal manera que maximicen la energía total producida y minimicen la cantidad de molinos utilizados. En este trabajo analizaremos dos casos de estudios con una distribución real de vientos de la patagonia argentina, un terreno irregular con restriccione...

Winding substitution of the step-up transformer 196,5 MVA/230 KV in situ in the Usina Hidroeletrica de Salto Osorio; Substituicao de enrolamento de transformador elevador 196,5 MVA/230 kV no local da instalacao da Usina Hidreletrica de Salto Osorio

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Soares, J.C.; Schmidt, F.; Rabito, E. [ELETROSUL, Florianopolis, SC (Brazil)

1991-12-31

Management aspects and repair costs on a step-up transformer in the Usina Hidroeletrica de Salto Osorio, Rio Grande do Sul, are presented. Costs comparison demonstrated that for ELETROSUL, (Centrais Eletricas do Sul do Brasil S.A.) it was cheaper to perform the repairs in situ. 1 tab.

Squamate reptiles from Parque Nacional das Emas and surroundings, Cerrado of Central Brazil

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Valdujo, Paula; Nogueira, Cristiano; Baumgarten, Leandro; Rodrigues, Flavio; Brandão, Reuber; Eterovic, André; Ramos-Neto, Mário; Marques, Otavio

2009-01-01

We present a list of squamate reptiles from Parque Nacional da Emas (PNE), ten neighbor private properties and Parque Estadual Nascentes do Rio Taquari, states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The study area encompasses the headwaters of Araguaia and Taquari river basins and part of Paranaíba River Basin, resulting in significant habitat heterogeneity. Inside PNE, we recorded 74 squamate species: 47 snakes, 21 lizards and six amphisbaenians. If we consider also the neighboring a...

Forging Provincial Reconstruction Teams

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Honore, Russel L; Boslego, David V

2007-01-01

The Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) training mission completed by First U.S. Army in April 2006 was a joint Service effort to meet a requirement from the combatant commander to support goals in Afghanistan...

A possibilidade de saltos no câmbio implícita nos prêmios das opções

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Bernardo de Vasconcellos Guimarães

2002-09-01

Full Text Available Neste artigo, são estimados os parâmetros - implícitos nos prêmios das opções - de um modelo de precificação de derivativos que considera a possibilidade de saltos discretos no câmbio (o modelo de Merton, no período entre janeiro de 1997 e janeiro de 1999. Esses parâmetros representam probabilidades e magnitudes esperadas de uma desvalorização do real. Argumenta-se em favor dessas estimativas como medidas de credibilidade do regime de bandas que vigorou de março de 1995 a janeiro de 1999 e apresentam-se evidências de que os smiles de volatilidade encontrados no mercado de câmbio no período são explicados pela possibilidade de saltos discretos. Os resultados obtidos mostram que os momentos de grande desconfiança na moeda correspondem a épocas de crises em outros países e que o salto cambial de janeiro de 1999 superou em muito a magnitude esperada de uma desvalorização do real.This paper estimates the parameters of a pricing model which considers the possibility of discrete jumps in the Brazilian exchange rate (Merton's model, from January 1997 to January 1999. Those parameters can be seen as probabilities and expected magnitudes of real devaluation. Such estimates are defended as good measures of credibility of the exchange rate policy that prevailed from March 1995 to January 1999, and it is argued that the possibility of discrete jumps explains the existence of volatility smiles for Brazilian exchange rate options during that period. According to the results presented by this paper, the magnitude of the discrete jump occurred in January 1999 was underestimated by the market and the credibility of the exchange rate policy was mainly affected by crises in other developing countries.

FREQUÊNCIA DE USO DE PARQUES E PRÁTICA DE ATIVIDADES FÍSICAS EM ADULTOS DE CURITIBA, BRASIL

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Rogério César Fermino

Full Text Available RESUMO Introdução: A visitação de parques está associada com maiores níveis de atividades físicas, no entanto as evidências são limitadas a países de renda elevada. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre a frequência de uso de parques e a prática de diferentes tipos, volumes e intensidades de atividades físicas de lazer em adultos de Curitiba-PR. Métodos: Em 2009 foi realizado um estudo transversal, com inquérito domiciliar, em uma amostra representativa de 1.461 adultos que residiam no entorno de oito parques da cidade. A frequência de uso dos parques foi avaliada em uma escala ordinal de quatro níveis e os diferentes volumes de caminhada, atividade física moderada, vigorosa e total foram avaliados com o International Physical Activity Questionnaire. A associação foi testada com a regressão de Poisson. Resultados: Foi verificado tendência de associação positiva entre o uso de parques e a prática de caminhada, atividade física moderada e total para homens (p<0,05. Para as mulheres esta tendência ocorreu na caminhada e na atividade física total (p<0,05. O uso dos parques em uma frequência ≥4 vezes/sem pode aumentar em aproximadamente três vezes (RP: 2,96; IC95%: 1,92-3,66 a probabilidade dos indivíduos a atingirem as recomendações de atividade física total (≥150 min/sem. Conclusão: O uso dos parques está associado com a atividade física, com efeitos mais consistentes entre os homens. Estes resultados podem auxiliar os gestores a direcionarem ações específicas para promover o uso e a prática de atividade físicas nos locais.

The food industry and provincial economies.

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Walsh, Greg; Li, Duo

2004-01-01

This paper discusses the significance of the food industry for the Zhejiang provincial economy and for provincial economies generally. It is suggested that the strong ties between the food industry and provincial economies in China means that the food industry can be a key influence in the economic development of regional China. Moreover, the geographically diffuse nature of the food industry in China gives the industry a strategic significance in countering regional inequality within and between provinces, a by-product of China's rapid growth over the past 25 years. For these reasons, change in the food industry, whether it has its origins in the introduction of western fast foods, or in environmental, technological or economic trends, not only assumes significance for the health of the Chinese people (as other papers presented to the International Cuisine and Health Workshop at Hangzhou have pointed out), but also for the wealth of the nation and the way that wealth is distributed.

SALTO guidelines. Guidelines for peer review of long term operation and ageing management of nuclear power plants

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2008-01-01

other and apply good practices in dealing with LTO of NPPs. The peer review service is also an important mechanism through which the IAEA supports Member States in enhancing the safety of NPPs. The IAEA has conducted various types of safety review services that indirectly address some aspects of LTO, including safety review services for design, engineering, operation and external hazards. OSART (Operational Safety Review Team) services include some review of ageing management programmes. In addition, several Member States have requested AMAT (Ageing Management Assessment Team) missions. Through these activities and considering the increasing average age of NPPs connected to the grid worldwide, it was recognized that a comprehensive engineering safety review service on LTO would be very useful to Member States. The Safe Long Term Operation (SALTO) peer review is a new comprehensive engineering safety review service directly addressing strategy and the key elements for safe LTO of NPPs, which includes AMAT objectives and complements OSART reviews. The SALTO peer review service is designed to assist NPP operators in adopting a proper approach to long term operation of their plants and in implementing complete and appropriate activities to ensure that plant safety will be maintained during the LTO period. The SALTO peer review service can be tailored to focus on AMPs and/or on other programmes related to LTO to support the Member State in enhancing the safety of its NPPs. The SALTO peer review service can also support regulators in establishing or improving regulatory and licensing strategies for LTO of NPPs. These guidelines are primarily intended for members of the SALTO review team and they provide a basic structure and common reference for peer reviews of LTO. However, the guidelines could provide useful information to operating organizations of NPPs (or technical support organizations) for carrying out their own self-assessments or comprehensive programme reviews. The

Contaminación del aire por parque automotor en la ciudad de Puno

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Marin Paucara, Esteban

2007-01-01

En el presente trabajo de tesis, denominado "Contaminación del aire por parque automotor en la ciudad de Puno", cuyo problema esta formulado mediante el siguiente enunciado: ¿Cuál es la relación que existe entre emisiones de gases (CO y HC) y opacidad, producidas a través del tubo de escape por el parque automotor y el nivel de contaminación del aire por este rubro en la ciudad de Puno?, siendo el objetivo general: Evaluar el nivel de contaminación del aire (calidad del aire) en relación a la...

O salto transmidiático dos super-heróis: HQ - Filme - Game

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Costa, Thiago Sanches

2012-01-01

A pesquisa investiga a relação entre os fenômenos digitais da transposição e transmídia no contexto da mútua influência entre a cultura dos HQs e games e suas repercussões nas estruturas narrativas digitais. Metodologicamente propõe a leitura e o aprofundamento das relações entre os conceitos buscando o seu entendimento de processo enquanto fenômeno da cultura digital, identificando- os em uma ação história anterior à narrativa transmídia: o salto transmidiático. Para tanto, utiliza-...

Parque Cultural Valparaíso: Cerro Cárcel

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Holmes,Jonathan; Labbé,Martín; Portugueis,Carolina; Spichiger,Osvaldo

2009-01-01

Los edificios y terreno de la ex cárcel de Valparaíso son propuestos, a través de un concurso público, para ser remodelados y convertidos en un parque cultural, con programas tales como auditorios, centro de documentación, locales comerciales, y espacios públicos; dejando como testimonio del pasado la antigua Casa de la Pólvora.

Disneyzación, parques temáticos y cultura corporativa en el capitalismo terciario: experiencias Xcaret, Riviera Maya (México)

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Khafash Echevarría, Leila

2016-01-01

Esta tesis se propuso desde la perspectiva de la geografía y la antropología demostrar la disneyzación patrimonial recreada, tomando un modelo de negocio corporativo de parques temáticos en pleno auge turístico de la Riviera Maya en México y su hinterland (Experiencias Xcaret), corporativo de parques temáticos. Se propuso igualmente demostrar la expansión de los parques, y algunos efectos territoriales en el contexto de la economía de las experiencias emocionales. Con este objetivo general se...

Provincial logistics capability and economic development in South Africa

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Mashoko, L

2013-07-01

Full Text Available The study involves the determination of Provincial Logistics Capability for South African provinces. Provincial Logistic Capability (PLC) is the effectiveness and efficiency of a province in facilitating logistics activities both within the province...

Los nuevos paraísos. Historia y evolución de los parques temáticos

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Ten, Antonio E.

1998-05-01

Full Text Available Not available.Europa está descubriendo en los últimos años una moda cuyas raíces arraigaron primero en su territorio pero cuyo florecimiento se produjo en los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica. La actual proliferación de parques temáticos y su indudable impacto cultural y económico los convierte en un fenómeno social digno de estudio. Pese a ello, la bibliografía a ellos dedicada es todavía muy escasa. El presente artículo describe los orígenes de este fenómeno de nuestro tiempo, desde los primeros jardines y exposiciones universales, que pueden considerarse como sus antecesores, hasta los grandes parques de atracciones de principios de este siglo; resalta el carácter educativo no formal que distingue la filosofía de los parques temáticos y destaca el papel de la industria del entretenimiento americana en su popularización. Por fin, como una de las vías de evolución actual del concepto, se presenta la noción de «parque temático abierto» y se estudian sus posibilidades en los ámbitos del ocio y de la educación del siglo XXI.

Contribución segmentaria de los saltos con contramovimiento en vertical y en horizontal. [Segmental contribution on countermovement vertical and horizontal jumps].

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Marcos Gutiérrez-Dávila

2014-10-01

Full Text Available El propósito ha sido realizar un análisis dinámico y cinemático sobre los saltos verticales (SV y horizontales (SH y cuantificar la aportación de los segmentos corporales al desplazamiento del centro de masa (CM durante la fase de propulsión. Han participado 28 deportistas practicantes de modalidades deportivas donde el salto vertical constituye una habilidad básica. Se ha utilizado una plataforma de fuerza, operando a 500 Hz, sincronizada temporalmente a una cámara de vídeo a 210 Hz que registraba el plano sagital de los saltos. Los saltos han sido considerados como un movimiento simétrico que se desarrolla en un plano, compuesto por un modelo mecánico coordinado simplificado de ocho segmentos. En la condición SV, los participantes debían de realizar un salto vertical máximo partiendo de una posición erguida sobre la plataforma de fuerza. En la condición SH, los participantes debían realizar un salto máximo en horizontal desde la misma posición. El tiempo de batida ha sido superior en SH con respecto a SV, (0.898 vs 1.056 s, constatándose una estrategia de rotación-extensión para SH. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que la fuerza neta ejercida durante el impulso de frenado es mayor para SV debido a la mayor velocidad radial al inicio del impulso de frenado (-1.166 vs -0.992 m/s. Existe una mayor participación de las articulaciones del tobillo y la cadera plasmada en la mayor contribución del tronco en SH durante toda la batida, además de constatarse una mayor contribución de las extremidades superiores al desplazamiento vertical del CM en SV. Abstract The main aim of this research was a dynamics and kinematics analysis of vertical (SV and horizontal (SH jumps and quantify the body segments’ contribution to center of mass, CM, displacement during the propulsion phase. 28 athletes from different sport modalities where the vertical jump is a basic skill have participated. We used a force platform, operating at 500 Hz

Representaçoes das genitálias femininas e masculinas nas pinturas rupestres no Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara, PI, Brasil

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Justamand, Michel; Funari, Pedro Pablo

2016-01-01

O Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara localiza-se no estado brasileiro do Piauí. Desde os anos 70 do século passado se intensificaram as pesquisas no Parque, conduzidas por Niède Guidon. Ainda hoje uma missão científica francesa atua na região, agora liderada por Eric Boeda. As pinturas rupestres foram o deflagrador do investimento científico no local. Esse fato permitiu ao Parque o reconhecimento nacional e internacional. Tornando-se patrimônio universal da humanidade reconhecido pela UNESCO, ...

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Utilisation of Antenatal Services at the Provincial Hospital, Mongomo, Guinea Equatoria. AAG Jimoh. Abstract. This prospective study was carried out to evaluate the utilisation of antenatal care at the Provincial Specialist Hospital, Mongomo, Guinea Equatoria, paying close attention to the confounding factors affecting ...

Diversidad de anfibios anuros del Parque Nacional El Palmar (Provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina)

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Gangenova, Elena; Guzmán, Atilio; Marangoni, Federico

2012-01-01

El Parque Nacional El Palmar (PNEP) es una importante área protegida de la zona este de la provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina, creado para conservar uno de los últimos fragmentos de palmera yatay (Butia yatay). En este estudio se examina la biodiversidad de la comunidad de anfibios anuros que habitan tres tipos de ambientes del Parque; el pajonal, el pastizal y la selva en galería. Los muestreos se llevaron a cabo entre los meses de primavera-verano de 2008 y 2009. En total se registraron 16 ...

Provincial nuclear regulatory authority?: The case of the province of Cordoba

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Martin, Hugo; Ocana, F.; Scoles, R.

1999-01-01

The evolution of social and political events in the province of Cordoba after the Law 8157 of 1992, that establishes the provincial nuclear policy, are analysed as well as the recent sanction and veto of the Law 8775, which creates the provincial Nuclear Regulatory Authority. The authors conclude that is necessary and convenient to enforce provincial nuclear regulations and controls

Parque Farroupilha, a natureza na cidade: práticas de lazer e turismo cidadão

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Mariana Inocêncio Oliveira Melo

2014-07-01

Full Text Available Trata-se este artigo de uma pesquisa de cunho qualitativo que busca investigar as formas de apropriação estabelecidas no Parque Farroupilha pelas práticas de lazer e turismo cidadão. Os parques urbanos são representativos nas paisagens das cidades, pois permitem a socialização e a contemplação/fruição da presença da natureza no meio urbano, capazes de romper com o universo do cotidiano. Por conseguinte, a discussão do artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar o parque urbano como espaço que se transforma em lugar de natureza para aqueles que os frequentam e a (resignificação dessa experiência, mediante as práticas de lazer e turismo cidadão, transformando a relação do habitante com a cidade e com a vida que a anima.

Registro actual del jaguar Panthera onca (Carnivora: Felidae) en el Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

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Carrera-Treviño, Rogelio; Cavazos, Juan J.; Briones-Salas, Miguel; Lira-Torres, Iván

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Presentamos los primeros registros de jaguar Panthera onca (Carnivora: Felidae) para el Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Entre los años 2013 a 2015 se colocaron cámaras trampa en los bosques templados del parque. Se obtuvieron 15 fotografías y 7 vídeos de varios individuos de la especie, que evidencian la presencia de una población dentro del parque nacional y que representa la población residente de jaguares más al norte de su área de distribución, por la vertiente d...

Disparity and convergence: Chinese provincial government health expenditures.

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Pan, Jay; Wang, Peng; Qin, Xuezheng; Zhang, Shufang

2013-01-01

The huge regional disparity in government health expenditures (GHE) is a major policy concern in China. This paper addresses whether provincial GHE converges in China from 1997 to 2009 using the economic convergence framework based on neoclassical economic growth theory. Our empirical investigation provides compelling evidence of long-term convergence in provincial GHE within China, but not in short-term. Policy implications of these empirical results are discussed.

Disparity and convergence: Chinese provincial government health expenditures.

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Full Text Available The huge regional disparity in government health expenditures (GHE is a major policy concern in China. This paper addresses whether provincial GHE converges in China from 1997 to 2009 using the economic convergence framework based on neoclassical economic growth theory. Our empirical investigation provides compelling evidence of long-term convergence in provincial GHE within China, but not in short-term. Policy implications of these empirical results are discussed.

Investor sentiment and stock returns: Evidence from provincial TV audience rating in China

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Zhang, Yongjie; Zhang, Yuzhao; Shen, Dehua; Zhang, Wei

2017-01-01

In this paper, we advocate the provincial TV audience rating as the novel proxy for the provincial investor sentiment (PIS) and investigate its relation with stock returns. The empirical results firstly show that the PIS is positively related to stock returns. Secondly, we provide direct evidence on the existence of home bias in China by observing that the provincial correlation coefficient is significantly larger than the cross-provincial correlation coefficient. Finally, the PIS can explain a large proportion of provincial comovement. To sum up, all these findings support the role of the non-traditional information sources in understanding the ;anomalies; in stock market.

Efectos del área, edad y cobertura de la vegetación sobre la riqueza de especies de aves reproductoras en los parques urbanos de Vitoria-Gasteiz

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De la Hera, I., Unanue, A., Aguirre, I.

2009-01-01

Full Text Available La rápida expansión urbana y el incremento de la población humana que vive en las ciudades dificultan el acceso de los ciudadanos a la naturaleza. Entre los múltiples beneficios de las áreas verdes urbanas, se encuentra su contribución a paliar este alejamiento. En este trabajo se evaluó el efecto del área total del parque, de su edad y de la cobertura de diversos estratos vegetales (cobertura de césped, arbustos y árboles sobre la riqueza total de especies de aves en 20 parques urbanos de la ciudad de Vitoria-Gasteiz. El área total del parque y la cobertura arborea, que se correlacionó positivamente con la edad del parque, explicaron gran parte de la variación en la riqueza de especies en estos parques. Conocer como afectan las características de los parques a la riqueza de especies de aves en la áreas verdes de las ciudades, puede ser especialmente útil para los gestores urbanos a la hora de diseñar parques en los que se potencien, no sólo sus servicios sociales de esparcimiento, sino tambien sus valores naturales.

Parque natural y turismo de masas: ¿compatibilidad? estudio de las relaciones entre el Parque natural de las lagunas de la mata y torrevieja y la estación Balnearia de Torrevieja (españa

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Frédéric Farra

2002-01-01

Full Text Available El estudio que se propone es un trabajo científico necesario para el conocimiento de la evolución de las relaciones hombre/medio a comienzos del tercer milenio: tratar de entender si un Parque natural regional es compatible o no con el turismo de masas. Para responder a esta pregunta, se estudia el caso peculiar de la estación balnearia2 española de Torrevieja y del Parque natural regional de La Mata y Torrevieja al sureste de la península Ibérica, un laboratorio interesante para reflexionar sobre este tema

Segurança com brinquedos de parques infantis: uma introdução ao problema Seguridad con juegos de parques infantiles: una introducción al problema Playground safety: an introduction to the problem

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Maria de Jesus C. S. Harada

2003-06-01

Full Text Available A finalidade deste estudo é abordar temática pouco explorada na literatura nacional relativa à prevenção de acidentes relacionados ao uso de brinquedos de parques infantis. Nos Estados Unidos da América, estima-se que, anualmente, ocorrem mais de 200.000 acidentes com crianças, em parques infantis. Além de discutir esse problema, apresentamos algumas recomendações gerais sobre segurança nesses locais e a reflexão da necessidade de alertar e educar a sociedade sobre a importância da prevenção.El objetivo de este estudio es abordar un tema poco explotado en la literatura nacional acerca de la prevención de accidentes relacionados con el uso de juegos en parques infantiles. En los Estados Unidos de Norte América se estima que anualmente ocurren más de 200.000 accidentes con niños en parques infantiles. Además de discutir este problema, presentamos algunas recomendaciones generales sobre la seguridad en estos locales y la necesidad de alertar y educar a la sociedad sobre la importancia de la prevención.This study aims to approach the theme of accident prevention in relation to the use of playground toys, which is little explored in national literature. It is estimated that, annually, more than 200,000 accidents with children happen in playgrounds in the United States of America. Besides discussing this problem, we present some general recommendations about safety in these places and a reflection on the need to alert and educate society about the importance of prevention.

Estado de las poblaciones de anfibios en un parque urbano de Pamplona

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Gosá, A., Arias, A.

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Las poblaciones aisladas de tres anfibios (Triturus marmoratus, Alytes obstetricans, Pelophylax perezi han sido muestreadas entre 2005 y 2007, en primavera y finales de verano, en un canal y tres estanques de un parque urbano céntrico de la ciudad de Pamplona. Los 8 adultos censados en 2005 de T. marmoratus han podido desaparecer en los años siguientes, a causa de unas obras urbanas realizadas junto al parque. La estima de la población de A. obstetricans se acerca al millar de adultos. Su periodo reproductor se extiende hasta septiembre, y una parte de la población larvaria inverna sin metamorfosear. El ajardinamiento de la zona, la contaminación del agua y la presencia de depredadores y competidores introducidos, como Procambarus clarkii y Carassius auratus, ponen en peligro la supervivencia de los anfibios.

The herpetofauna of Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras

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James R. McCranie

2005-10-01

Full Text Available Seventy-three species of amphibians and reptiles (six salamanders, 20 anurans, 20 lizards, and 27 snakes are known from Parque Nacional Pico Bonito, Honduras. The physiography, climate, vegetation, and microhabitats of the park are briefly described. Forty-four species are recorded from Lowland Moist Forest, 45 from Premontane Wet Forest, and 14 from Lower Montane Wet Forest. The primary microhabitat and relative abundance of each species are indicated and population declines are discussed.

Geodiversidad, patrimonio minero y geoturismo: propuesta de parque geominero en Argentina

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Guillermina Fernández

2015-12-01

Full Text Available En las últimas décadas, el patrimonio minero ha adquirido cada vez mayor importancia desde el punto de vista de su valor social y desde las actividades turísticas, relevancia que se ha manifestado a la par con el surgimiento de la necesidad de conservar y proteger la geodiversidad como contraparte de la biodiversidad. Por esta razón, se han diseñado estrategias para conservar y dar valor a los espacios con recursos geomineros, de las que han surgido los denominados parques geomineros, los cuales se transforman en fuentes valiosas para preservación, conservación y uso de estos espacios, que en la mayoría de los casos aparecen con importantes niveles de degradación. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un diagnóstico preliminar para sentar las bases de un parque geominero en una ciudad de Argentina, con fines de conservación y fomento del denominado geoturismo.

Energy productivity and Chinese local officials’ promotions: Evidence from provincial governors

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Chen, Xiude; Qin, Quande; Wei, Y.-M.

2016-01-01

Improving energy productivity is one of the most cost-effective ways to achieve a sustainable development target. The existing literature has shown some factors that have driven the improvement in China’s energy productivity. However, these studies do little to tackle the role of Chinese local officials. Political promotions can be seen as the most important career incentive for Chinese local officials. Hence, we intend to study whether energy productivity affects Chinese local officials’ promotions in this paper. The data of position changes for the 31 provincial governors during 1978‐2012 are utilized. We adopted probit models to empirically examine the correlation between provincial governors’ political promotions and energy productivity. The empirical results demonstrate that (1) energy productivity has a significantly positive impact on provincial governors’ political promotions in China, meaning that the provincial governors have the momentum to improve energy productivity; and (2) the effect of energy productivity on provincial governors’ political promotions has evolved, dynamically changing along with the transformation of the economic growth mode and the adjustment of the local officials’ promotion mechanism. The results are helpful in understanding the drivers of the improvement in China’s energy productivity and provide insightful implications for conducting energy policy in China. - Highlights: •The data of position changes for China’s provincial governors during 1978–2012 are utilized. •Energy productivity has a positive impact on provincial governors’ promotion in China. •Political incentive is an important driver of the improvement in China’s energy productivity. •The correlation between energy productivity and local officials’ promotions was evolved.

LAND WHERE YOU LOOK? – FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GAZE AND MOVEMENT BEHAVIOUR IN A BACKWARD SALTO

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Thomas Heinen

2012-07-01

Full Text Available In most everyday actions the eyes look towards objects and locations they are engaged with in a specific task and this information is used to guide the corresponding action. The question is, however, whether this strategy also holds for skills incorporating a whole-body rotation in sport. Therefore, the goal of this study was to investigate relationships between gaze behaviour and movement behaviour in a complex gymnastics skill, namely the backward salto performed as a dismount on the uneven bars. Thirteen expert gymnasts were instructed to fixate a light spot on the landing mat during the downswing phase when performing a backward salto as dismount. The location of the light spot was varied systematically with regard to each gymnast’s individual landing distance. Time-discrete kinematic parameters of the swing motion and the dismount were measured. It was expected that fixating the gaze towards different locations of the light spot on the landing mat would directly affect the landing location. We had, however, no specific predictions on the effects of manipulating gaze direction on the remaining kinematic parameters. The hip angle at the top of the backswing, the duration of the downswing phase, the hip angle prior to kick-through, and the landing distance varied clearly as a function of the location of the light spot. It is concluded that fixating the gaze towards the landing mat serves the function to execute the skill in a way to land on a particular location.

El Eje Macià y Parque de Cataluña de Sabadell

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Civil i Desveus, Oriol

2001-10-01

Ley del suelo de 1975. A pesar de la reivindicación popular de un gran parque urbano, se mantuvo el carácter residencial en las casi 50 ha. Fue el primer Consistorio democrático de 1979 quien empezó a comprar fincas y, a la vez, a proceder a la modificación puntual del Plan Comarcal. Era una ocasión única que se presentaba para mejorar la ciudad. Se pretendía abrir un vial que conectara el norte y sur de la ciudad, crear un gran parque urbano abierto a toda la ciudad y, en tercer lugar, crear un centro de servicios de ámbito comarcal, situado en el interior de la ciudad. Todo ello fue posible gracias a la colaboración entre instituciones (Ayuntamiento y Generalitat de Catalunya, a la cooperación entre iniciativa privada y pública y a la reinversión de las plusvalías de las parcelas edificables para la urbanización del parque y de los viales. Cronología: 1984, se convoca concurso de ideas; 1988 creación del Consorcio Ayuntamiento y Generalitat de Catalunya; 1988-1990, urbanización del parque y construcción primeros centros; 1992 inauguración de la primera fase del parque; 2001 final de la urbanización del parque, inauguración del anfiteatro y del camino longitudinal

Líquens da área de reserva do Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga

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Lúcia Yoko Nagaoka

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Full Text Available O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar a alteração da flora liquenica do parque neste século através da comparação de material de herbário com aquele encontrado atualmente na área de reserva do parque. Apenas 9 das 38 espécies levantadas em herbário puderam ser encontradas atualmente, sendo que a maioria apresenta sinais evidentes de perda de vigor e poderão desaparecer em pouco tempo. Pseudoparmelia texana (Tuck.Hale aparece nas coletas posteriores a 1973 sendo agora abundante sobre troncos nas áreas mais expostas.The Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga is within the urban area of the São Paulo city (São Paulo state, Brazil and through the years has received air effluents from a smelter of the vicinity. The aim of this work is to verify the change of the park's lichen flora by comparison of the extant flora with that held at the SP herbarium. Only 9 species can be found nowadays. 7 of them are very rare and from youngless populations. Parmotrema tinctorum (Nyl. Hale is rare. Pseudoparmelia texana (Tuck.Hale appears in the collections after 1973 and is now abundant, covering great trunk extensions at exposed places.

An analysis of the performance of Black African junior provincial ...

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been investigated. 1. It was found that these processes were effective in increasing participation of senior black provincial players between. 1996 and 2008. There were ... players were performing at junior provincial level but have not been afforded the ..... batsmen have performed consistently well between 2004 and 2010.

Contribuição dos parâmetros biomecânicos para o desempenho de saltos verticais de jogadoras de basquetebol Contribución de los parámetros biomecánicos para el desempeño en saltos verticales de jugadoras de baloncesto Contribution of biomechanical parameters to vertical jump performance in basketball players

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Rodrigo Maciel Andrade

2012-06-01

Full Text Available O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar a contribuição dos parâmetros biomecânicos para o desempenho do salto vertical com contramovimento (SV e SV precedido de corrida (SVcorrida em 19 jogadoras da seleção brasileira adulta de basquetebol feminino (26,2 ± 4,7 anos; 1,81 ± 0,07 m; 75,6 ± 12,6 kg; 20,4 ± 6,0% de gordura. Foram considerados os picos de força passiva (PFPa e propulsão (PFP, tempo para alcance dos picos de força passiva (TPFPa e propulsão (TPFP, "load rate" (LR, taxa de desenvolvimento de força (TDF, tempo de fase excêntrica (Texc e concêntrica (Tcon. A análise de componentes principais revelou que 50,86% da altura de SV foi explicada por PFPa, TPFPa, LR, Texc e TPFP, e que 43,28% de SVcorrida foi explicada por PFPa, TPFPa, LR, PFP. Esses resultados sugerem que parâmetros temporais parecem contribuir de maneira mais significativa para o desempenho de salto, porém diferentes tipos de salto podem demandar comportamentos distintos de parâmetros biomecânicos.El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la contribución de parámetros biomecánicos para el rendimiento de salto vertical con contra movimiento (SV e SV precedido de carrera (SVcarrera en diecinueve jugadoras de baloncesto de la selección brasileña femenina adultas (26,2 ± 4,7 años; 1,81 ± 0,07 m; 75,6 ± 12,6 kg; 20,4 ± 6,0% de grasa. Fueran considerados el pico de fuerza pasiva (PFPa y propulsión (PFP, tiempo para llegar a picos de fuerza pasiva (TPFPa y propulsión (TPFP, la tasa de carga (LR, tasa de desarrollo de fuerza (TDF, tiempo de la fase excéntrica (Texc y concéntrica (Tcon. Las análisis de los componentes principales mostraron que 50,86% da la altura de SV fue explicada por PFPa, TPFPa, LR, Texc y TPFP, y que 43,28% de SVcarrera fue explicada por PFPa, TPFPa, LR, PFP. Los resultados sugieren parámetros temporales parecen contribuir más significativamente para rendimiento del salto pero, diferentes tipos del salto pueden

A system dynamics model of coordinated development of central and provincial economy and oil enterprises

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Ge, Feng-Long; Fan, Ying

2013-01-01

Based on the characteristics of oil exploration and development and the inherent rule of a coordinated development of central and provincial economy and oil enterprises in oil producing provinces, this paper addresses the principal questions that determine the coordinated development of the central economy, provincial economy and oil enterprises, and establishes a dynamic model for the above three variables. The research takes Shaanxi Province as an example and makes analogue simulation of the situations from 2006 to 2020. The results indicate that China's provincial governments need to share more tax income, reform some taxes on oil enterprises, and China's oil industry needs to be open to both provincial state-owned enterprise and private enterprise. Meanwhile, this research also provides policy proposals for the coordinated development of central and provincial economy and oil enterprises regarding taxation and sustainable development in China's market-oriented economy. - Highlights: • Chinese provincial government should share more oil enterprises' income tax. • Diversifying sources of investment is able to boost provincial economic development. • Compensation for environment relieves provincial governments' financial pressure. • People's welfare hinges on oil enterprises, provincial governments and tax reform

El Parque Nacional del Café

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Ernesto Barrera Duque

2013-03-01

Full Text Available Claudia Guevara, gerente de mercadeo, enfrenta la meta de 520.000 visitas para el año 2006, y por este motivo debe presentar un plan comercial para lograr este objetivo. Se presenta información relevante sobre la historia del Parque Nacional del Café (PNC, el producto, mercado, precios, canales y acciones de comercialización, comunicación comercial que permitirá discutir qué estrategias y tácticas emprender para la temporada de diciembre y para el siguiente año de operaciones. Entre los objetivos a lograr está potenciar la diferenciación, aumentar la base de visitantes y atraer turistas extranjeros.

Provincial corruption and local development bank performance

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Murharsito Murharsito

2017-03-01

Full Text Available This paper investigates the effect of provincial corruption on the performance of local development bank, specifically to the profitability and credit quality. We use the data of 26 local development banks in 2012 and 2013. For the provincial corruption measurement we use “Public Institution Openness Index”. Results of this study are first, corruption significantly has a negative effect on the profitability of local development bank. Second, corruption doesn’t affect the credit quality of local development bank. These results are expected to enrich the within country corruption effect to the economic studies, particularly to the local development bank which is infrequently investigated.

Parque eólico offshore de Ilo (Perú)

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Alonso González, Teresa

2016-01-01

En el presente documento se realizará el diseño de un parque eólico marino en la costa peruana, país cuyo rápido crecimiento industrial y social obliga a la generación de mayor cantidad de energía, y por ello, la implantación de una energía limpia, que contribuya a este desarrollo sin dañar su medio, es una buena alternativa.

Turismo accesible en el parque natural de Somiedo

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Huerta Valdés, Verónica

2016-01-01

El trabajo se basa en analizar la accesibilidad en los destinos turísticos en España, Asturias y principalmente en Somiedo, concejo del Principado de Asturias, caracterizado porque coincide con el parque natural de Somiedo que queda completamente incluido en el, declarado reserva de la biosfera en el año 2000. La finalidad del proyecto consiste en analizar la accesibilidad de los servicios y recursos turísticos existentes en la zona y concretar si el concejo está preparado para recibir a turi...

PREDICCION DE LA ALTURA DE SALTO VERTICAL. IMPORTANCIA DEL IMPULSO MECÁNICO Y DE LA MASA MUSCULAR DE LAS EXTREMIDADES INFERIORES

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C. Ferragut

2010-09-01

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El objetivo de este estudio ha sido determinar si es posible predecir la altura de vuelo en el salto vertical a partir de variables cinemáticas, dinamométricas y antropométricas, mediante un modelo de regresión múltiple lineal. Participaron en el estudio 53 sujetos, 21 hombres jugadores de voleibol de categorías nacionales (División de Honor y Primera División y 9 mujeres jugadoras de voleibol de División de Honor, así como 23 estudiantes de Educación Física, de los cuales 12 eran hombres y 11 mujeres. Inicialmente se determinó la altura de vuelo en saltos efectuados sin contramovimiento o "squat jumps" (SJ y en saltos precedidos por un contramovimiento o "countermovement jumps" (CMJ. Además, se determinó la fuerza isométrica máxima (FIM en posición de semisentadillla, con las rodillas flexionadas a 90º, 120º y 140º , simultáneamente se tomaron medidas de la actividad electromiográfica del vasto externo del cuádriceps. La masa muscular de las extremidades inferiores se midió mediante absociometría fotónica dual de rayos X (DEXA. El impulso positivo explicó por sí solo un 77% de la variabilidad en altura de vuelo. La variable anterior combinada con el porcentaje de masa corporal representado por la masa muscular de las extremidades inferiores permitió explicar un 82% de la variabilidad de la altura de vuelo en el CMJ. Al añadir a la ecuación anterior la masa muscular de las extremidades inferiores se pudo explicar un 98% de la variabilidad en altura de vuelo. En los saltos sin contramovimiento, también fue posible explicar un porcentaje similar de la variabilidad de la altura de vuelo utilizando las mismas variables.
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Squamate Reptiles from Parque Nacional das Emas and surroundings, Cerrado of Central Brazil

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Valdujo, P. H.

2009-01-01

Full Text Available We present a list of squamate reptiles from Parque Nacional da Emas (PNE, ten neighbor private properties andParque Estadual Nascentes do Rio Taquari, states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The study areaencompasses the headwaters of Araguaia and Taquari river basins and part of Paranaíba River Basin, resulting insignificant habitat heterogeneity. Inside PNE, we recorded 74 squamate species: 47 snakes, 21 lizards and sixamphisbaenians. If we consider also the neighboring areas, richness value raises to 87 species: 54 snakes, 27 lizards andsix amphisbaenians. From these, 52 % of the lizards, 19 % of the snakes and 33 % of the amphisbaenians are Cerradoendemics. Forest-specialist species are more common outside than inside PNE. Additional species are expected to occurin the PNE region, in view of their known geographical ranges.

EFECTO DE DIFERENTES MÉTODOS DE ENTRENAMIENTO DE CONTRASTE PARA LA MEJORA DE LA FUERZA DE IMPULSIÓN EN UN SALTO VERTICAL

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P. Padial

2010-09-01

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La finalidad del presente estudio es conocer el efecto de dos tipos de entrenamiento de contraste de fuerza en los que se combinan cargas ligeras (multisaltos con cargas pesadas (sentadillas al 70% del 1RM sobre las distintas manifestaciones de la fuerza dinámica. La muestra seleccionada se extrajo del Ejercito Español de Tierra, divididos en dos grupos experimentales (n=30: 15 en cada grupo, varones, 22 ± 4 años de edad, sin que existiera para ello grupo control. La razón de este diseño, sin grupo control, es porque está suficientemente comprobado por la literatura científica que el entrenamiento de contraste de fuerza produce ganancias significativas en la altura del salto. La variable independiente manipulada es la forma de combinación de las cargas: en el grupo 1 la combinación de cargas se realiza en la misma serie (grupo de contraste en la serie –CSR- y en el grupo 2 la combinación de cargas se realiza en la misma sesión (grupo de contraste en la sesión – CSS-.Por lo tanto, lo que se trata de determinar es qué método de contraste, de los dos empleados, es más eficaz. Procedimiento: Ambos grupos experimentales entrenaron 3 veces a la semana, durante 8 semanas consecutivas. La intensidad del entrenamiento y la carga fue la misma para los dos grupos. Se realizaron controles, mediante una alfombra de contacto, al inicio y en la 4ª y 8ª semana de la experimentación. Se evaluó la altura de salto siguiendo el protocolo de Bosco: salto sin contramomivimiento (SJ, salto con controamovimiento (CMJ, salto sin contramovimiento con el 50% de peso corporal (SJ50, salto sin contramovimiento con el 100% de peso corporal (SJ100 y la fuerza máxima del tren inferior mediante una repetición máxima -1RM en sentadilla-. Resultados: Tras el correspondiente an

Action Research as a tool for the Strengthening of the Small Businesses Collective (Copec in Salto, Uruguay

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Marisabina Minteguiaga

2018-01-01

up of commercial units whose economic function is linked, or better said, integrated, to the family structure function. This work is preceded by work done at the Universidad Cenur Litoral Norte between 2014 and 2015 with a group of about 15 entrepreneur units. On the whole, their location and influence area are neighborhoods; their importance lies in the relevance they have for the livelihood of the family. The family-business unit is seen as an integrality that broadly surpasses the economic factor; it is a family lifestyle with a specific identity that responds to a new production scenario. During 2016, a new experience with another group of seventeen business units took place, after reformulating the project’s objectives based on the previous experience. This time the participation methodology proposed by Tomás Rodríguez Villasante and the Citizens’ Network and Sustainable Environment (Cimas, acronym in Spanish was adopted and as Rodriquez states in his book, through the incorporation of specificities of the process itself. In this participatory work dynamic, the actors themselves participated in the path to be taken by the small business collective of Salto through the generation of systematic training and exchange scenarios. Within this framework, this text presents this experience which seeks the creation and strengthening of the collective actor, highlighting the actors of the social and economic reality of the city of Salto.

Plan estratégico de la Corporación Maloko

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Rossi Acuña, Ismael Roberto; Schunke Rojas, Frank Antonio; Muente Cornelio, Pedro Ricardo

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La Corporación Maloko nace en el año 2003 en el emporio de Gamarra, teniendo en sus inicios un pequeño estand en el centro comercial Parque Cánepa, donde comercializaba productos de maquillaje y accesorios. Los productos eran importados en poca escala de Sudamérica, principalmente de los países de Argentina, Chile y Colombia. Dos años después, en el 2005, Maloko busca en China proveedores de bisutería; a partir de ese momento da un gran salto en la comercialización de accesorios. Con esto el ...

Parques científicos-tecnológicos y modelo triple-hélice. Situación del Caribe colombiano

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John Jairo Herrera-Márquez

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Los Parques de Ciencia y Tecnología se han constituido en un fenómeno mundial debido al desarrollo económico y social que han logrado los países al implementar este sistema. El objetivo del presente artículo es describir el origen y evolución de los Parques de Ciencia y Tecnología más representativos del mundo, el papel del modelo Triple Hélice en su desarrollo y la viabilidad de estas iniciativas en Co - lombia. Para allegar esta información se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en artículos y libros publicados entre los años 2000 y 2015, en conjunto con información de instituciones gubernamentales nacionales e internacionales y datos propios obtenidos a partir de encuestas. Se propone una definición de Parque de Ciencia y Tecnología como una institución que cuenta con espacio inmobiliario con beneficios tributarios, donde se instalan universidades y empresas que, haciendo uso de políticas gubernamentales de ciencia y tecnología, presta servicios especializados y desarrolla procesos de innovación. Dada la necesaria interacción entre la universidad, la industria y el gobierno, los Parques de Ciencia y Tecnología son un escenario óptimo para la aplicación del modelo Triple Hélice. En la Región Caribe colombiana se dan condiciones propicias para poner en marcha proyectos de parques porque existen necesidades en la empresa, capacidades en las universidades y políticas de ciencia, tecnología e innovación apropiadas; sin embargo, se requieren grandes esfuerzos por parte de todos los actores para lograr implementar modelos de operación sustentables.

Action Research as a tool for the Strengthening of the Small Businesses Collective (Copec) in Salto, Uruguay

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Marisabina Minteguiaga; Alejandro Noboa

2018-01-01

This article looks at the intervention process in the universe of the so-called family businesses or small business in the outskirts of the city of Salto, Uruguay. These are made up of commercial units whose economic function is linked, or better said, integrated, to the family structure function. This work is preceded by work done at the Universidad Cenur Litoral Norte between 2014 and 2015 with a group of about 15 entrepreneur units. On the whole, their location and influence area are ne...

Research on carbon emission driving factors of China’s provincial construction industry

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Shang, Mei; Dong, Rui; Fu, Yujie; Hao, Wentao

2018-03-01

As a pillar industry of the national economy, the damage to the environment by construction industry can not be ignored. In the context of low carbon development, identifying the main driving factors for the carbon emission of the provincial construction industry are the key for the local government to formulate the development strategy for construction. In the paper, based on the Kaya factor decomposition method, the carbon intensity of the energy structure, energy intensity and the impact of the construction output on the carbon emission of provincial construction industry are studied, and relevant suggestions for low carbon development of provincial construction industry are proposed. The conclusion of this paper provides a theoretical basis for the early realization of low-carbon development in China’s provincial construction industry.

Nature Conservation Division, Transvaal Provincial Administration.

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Nature Conservation Division, Transvaal Provincial Administration. ... The surrogate mothers consisted of a wooden box base covered with 12 gauge iron mesh. This .... Data available for F at the age of five months are included in this table for.

Provincial responsibility for carbon emissions in China under different principles

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Zhang, Youguo

2015-01-01

By applying a multi-regional input–output model, the study compares the provincial responsibility for carbon emissions and provincial carbon multipliers in China under seven responsibility-allocating principles, including three basic principles, the production, income and consumption principles, and four shared responsibility principles, the income-weighted, consumption weighted, comprehensive, and weighted comprehensive principles. Empirical results indicate that carbon multipliers of provinces under these principles are significantly different from one another. The carbon multipliers of provinces with higher ratios of carbon intensive sectors in their outputs are also larger. At the same time, the carbon multipliers of the same sector in the provinces are significantly different from one another. Changing the principle causes significant changes in the responsibility for carbon emissions of some provinces, but only slight changes in the responsibilities of some other provinces. However, the responsibilities of provinces with large economic sizes (output) are always the largest, whereas provinces with the smallest economic sizes are always the smallest regardless of the principles. Further, this study proposes a series of regional policies for carbon mitigation according to provincial carbon multipliers and responsibility allocation features under the different principles. - Highlights: • We link regional environmental responsibility to seven benefit principles. • We analyze provincial responsibility for carbon emissions in China. • We also report provincial carbon multipliers under different principles. • We compare the seven principles from the regional perspective. • Policy implications of the study are discussed.

Segregación social y políticas de la memoria en el Parque Histórico Guayaquil

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Santiago Cabrera Hanna

2014-06-01

Full Text Available Este artículo analiza las representaciones sociales y los marcos de memoria en el Parque Histórico Guayaquil. Los recorridos del parque temático son confrontados con registros provenientes de la investigación histórica y de la narrativa social, con el objeto de iluminar la manera en que se reproducen los imaginarios sociales y culturales sobre la modernización de la ciudad y el rol de las élites económicas y los sectores campesinos en dicho proceso.

Valoración económica y social de un parque urbano de la Ciudad de México

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Flores Xolocotzi,Ramiro

2012-01-01

Se realizó un análisis de estudios de caso que demostró diversos problemas sociales en los parques urbanos del mundo, destacando un problema histórico de exclusión de grupos vulnerables como mujeres, hombres homosexuales, etnias/razas y personas con capacidades diferentes. Bajo una óptica de equidad e inclusión se sugiere que los planificadores de parques contemplen una visión paisajística que permita el desarrollo de un Sistema Integral de Espacios Verdes Citadinos que comprenda esquemas de ...

Reposición del parque automotor carretero

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Fabio Regueros Chosnek

1991-09-01

Full Text Available Desde hace ya más de veinte años se viene hablando en Colombia de la necesidad de adelantar un programa de reposición de los vehículos utilizados en el servicio público de transporte de pasajeros y carga. Se señala la obsolescencia del parque representada por su elevada edad promedio. Sin embargo, hasta la fecha y con la excepción de los programas adelantados por la CFT en la financiación de taxis, es muy poco lo que institucionalmente se ha hecho para modernizar la flota de servicio público en el país.

The Spatio-Temporal Characteristics and Modeling Research of Inter-Provincial Migration in China

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Xiaomei Fan

2018-02-01

Full Text Available The national census data during 1995 and 2000 and during 2005 and 2010 are selected in this paper to make an analysis of the spatio-temporal characteristics of the inter-provincial population migration in China. In addition, the general regression model, the extension regression model considering the historical dependent variable and the spatial lag model are established based on the gravity model to make the regression model on China’s inter-provincial population migration over two periods of time. The results show that: (1 the inter-provincial population migration increases rapidly in size with strong geographical proximity; (2 China’s inter-provincial population migration is still in the primary stage of the general process of population migration. In other words, the inter-provincial population emigration and immigration levels have increased greatly with the economic development; (3 Statistically, the inter-provincial population migration is negatively correlated with the level of economic development in the emigrant place and the migration distance and positively correlated with the level of economic development in the immigrant place and the population scale in the emigrant and immigrant places; and (4 The spatio-temporal factor is an important explanatory variable of population migration. The introduction of the historical dependent variable and the spatial lag factor can improve the regression effect of the gravity model greatly, and the historical variable and the spatial factor have strong explanatory power for the inter-provincial population migration.

Energy conservation in China: Key provincial sectors at two-digit level

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Liao, Hua; Du, Jian; Wei, Yi-Ming

2013-01-01

Highlights: ► We identify the keys for energy conversation across China’s 31 provinces × 65 sectors. ► The results are visualized in map and matrix tables, and easy for use. ► 39 Industrial sectors by province are classified into three categories for conservation. ► There is large energy wasting in the public management sector. ► There are both urban–rural gap and provincial inequality on electricity consumption. - Abstract: In March 2011, China’s central government set a new challenging target of reducing its energy intensity by 16% during 2011–2015, after it had achieved a reduction of 19.1% during 2006–2010. And this new target was assigned to provincial authorities in August 2011. However, China’s provincial energy-economic developments are unbalanced and different provinces have different key sectors for energy conservation. Most previous studies focused on provincial energy efficiency at the aggregate level, or the three-industry level (or one-digit level). However, whether for policy decision or academic research, it is necessary to further subdivide the sectors. In this paper, we use three indicators (Gini Coefficient, energy consumption share and energy intensity) to compare provincial energy conservation potentials at the two-digit sector level. To our knowledge, this paper is the first one to identify the keys for energy conversation across the 31 provinces × 65 sectors. And the results are shown in visualized maps and matrix tables to help identify the key province × sectors for energy conservation easier. This also helps the central and provincial governments to distinguish key sectors when they monitor the energy conservation progress

Physician recruitment in Ontario Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals.

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Draper, R; Galbraith, D; Frost, B

1989-11-01

Recruitment of Physicians/Psychiatrists to staff the Ontario Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals remains an ongoing problem despite the introduction of measures such as University Affiliation and Incentive Grants. Historically there has been heavy reliance upon Foreign Medical Graduates (GOFM's) who have been denied the possibility of professional mobility and advancement because of restrictive licences. Recent changes in regulations have severely restricted the recruitment of GOFM's. During 1987, details of all physicians employed in the provincial hospitals during the preceeding five years were entered into a computerized data base. This paper presents some initial analyses which indicate that Canadian graduates have provided low levels of service, especially outside major urban centres, quite insufficient to replace the GOFM's. These findings raise urgent social and professional concerns.

Abordagem teórica dos condicionantes da formação e consolidação dos parques tecnológicos

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Alexandre Augusto Pereira Gaino

2014-03-01

Full Text Available O artigo discute as condições teóricas para a instalação e consolidação dos parques tecnológicos, mecanismos utilizados na promoção da inovação tecnológica e do desenvolvimento regional, alvo de diversas iniciativas de políticas públicas na atualidade. Para a consecução desse objetivo foi adotada uma abordagem teórica e exploratória, por meio de revisão bibliográfica, em especial de referências internacionais. O artigo apresenta e analisa diversos conceitos e definições de parque tecnológico e constata que essa diversidade decorre das diferentes realidades regionais e das variadas motivações dos stakeholders. O papel dos parques tecnológicos no desenvolvimento regional assume múltiplas feições em decorrência dos distintos interesses dos atores envolvidos em sua instalação. O artigo enfatiza e adverte que há importantes limitações da ideia de que o sucesso do parque depende fundamentalmente da capacidade de cooperação e mobilização de recursos por parte dos agentes envolvidos.

Diseño del sistema de evacuación de potencia de un parque eólico

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Guzmán Lobato, Francisco José

2011-01-01

En el presente proyecto se pretende diseñar el sistema de evacuación de potencia de un parque eólico. Esto supone calcular la red subterránea que nace en los siete generadores eólicos del parque y termina en la subestación eléctrica elevadora, también objeto de cálculo, cuyo cometido es adaptar los 20 KV de generación a 132 KV para el transporte de la energía eléctrica. En este proyecto se ha tenido en cuenta a su vez el recurso empleado para la generación de dicha electricidad. En este ca...

Diversidad alfa y beta de los artrópodos en diferentes ambientes del Parque Nacional Los Cardones, Salta (Argentina

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María Belén Cava

2013-12-01

Full Text Available El Parque Nacional Los Cardones ubicado en la provincia de Salta protege las ecorregiones de Puna, Monte y Pastizal Altoandino Nublado de la Yungas. Nuestro objetivo es evaluar la diversidad alfa y beta de artrópodos en las ecorregiones del Parque. Se muestrearon tres sitios en cada ecorregión utilizando Pit-fall y G-Vac. Se calcularon estimadores no paramétricos de riqueza de especies, la diversidad entre ecorregiones se comparó a través de los “perfiles de diversidad” y “números efectivos de especies”, se analizó el recambio de especies y la complementariedad entre las ecorregiones y sitios de una misma ecorregión. Se registraron 469 spp/morfoespecies, la diversidad en el Parque fue alta, siendo mayor en los Pastizal Altoandino Nublado, y la más baja en la Puna. El inventario llegó al 81% de completitud. El recambio de especies entre ecorregiones fue alto, de esa manera los diferentes ambientes del Parque contribuyen a conservar la diversidad regional de artrópodos. Las ensambles de artrópodos en sitios de una misma ecorregión mostraron mayor similitud entre sí que con sitios más distantes. Se pudo reconocer tres grupos de artrópodos (arañas, dípteros e himenópteros que son diversos y abundantes, los que podrían ser utilizados en futuros estudios como grupos focales.

Brioflora del parque natural de la Albufera de Valencia

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Gimeno, C.; Puche, Fernando

1995-01-01

[ES] Se ha confeccionado el catálogo de los táxones recolectados dentro de los límites del Parque Natural de la Albufera de Valencia, así como los citados en la bibliografía. Incluye un total de cuarenta y ocho briófitos de los cuales treinta y siete son musgos y once hepáticas. [EN] In this work a list of bryophytes from Albufera de Valencia Natural Park (SE Spain) is given, with 48 taxa, 37 mosses and 11 liverworts.

Parque Cousiño y Parque O'Higgins: Imagen pasada, presente y futura de un espacio verde en la metrópoli de Santiago. / Green park Cousino - O'Higgins: Image past, present and future. A green space in the metropolis of Santiago.

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Domínguez Vial, Matín

2000-08-01

Full Text Available El Parque O’Higgins, ex Cousiño, ha tenido una evolución a partir de su creación en 1873, cuyo efecto ha significado un desperfilamiento de su rol e imagen como espacio verde, con la consecuente pérdida de su prestigio de otrora. Su patrimonio vegetal y su superficie han disminuido: el patrimonio vegetal en algunas áreas ha sido reemplazado por construcciones, y de la superficie original 91,7 hectáreas, corresponden actualmente al parque sólo 76,7. El autor se pregunta por la proyección de la imagen de este parque hacia el futuro./O'Higgins Park, before Cousino, has evolved from its founding in 1873, with the effect of loss of their role, image and prestige as recreational green space. Its plant heritage and its surface has decreased: some of its areas have been replaced by buildings. The original area was of 91.7 hectares, but now submitted to the park only 76.7 of them. The author questions the image projection of the park into the future.

GEODIVERSIDADE E POTENCIAL GEOTURÍSTICO DO SALTO DE FURNAS - INDIANÓPOLIS-MG

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Lilian Carla Moreira BENTO

2011-04-01

algumas particularidades, como diversidade litológica, grau de preservação, facilidade de acesso, proximidade do perímetro urbano, entre outros. Para tanto, foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica sobre a temática em questão e de trabalhos voltados à caracterização da geodiversidade local, enfatizando os aspectos geológicos e geomorfológicos; trabalhos de campo visando o georreferenciamento e medição do tamanho da queda e registro fotográfico e, ao final, trabalhos de gabinete, momento no qual os dados foram interpretados e relacionados, gerando as informações aqui expostas. Diante desta metodologia conclui-se que o Salto de Furnas, assim como outras quedas localizadas em Indianópolis, apresenta uma geodiversidade rica, bela e de grande valor científico, didático e turístico, sendo local propício para a implantação do geoturismo.

CERCAMENTO DO PARQUE FARROUPILHA - PORTO ALEGRE/RS – REDENÇÃO OU PRISÃO?

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Roberto Verdum

2015-08-01

Full Text Available O fenômeno paisagístico é um processo cultural que se estabelece a partir da interação entre sujeitos e espaço percebido. A paisagem é um fenômeno vivo, contínuo, que expressa diferentes tempos, materialidades e arranjos sociais. É a metonímia de um território. Tendo isso em vista, um grupo de pesquisa interdisciplinar buscou experimentar diferentes ferramentas teórico-metodológicas ao realizar o exercício de intervir em uma determinada paisagem urbana, e assim, estimular o debate sobre as controvérsias que lhe são inerentes. A problemática escolhida foi a proposta de cercamento do Parque da Redenção, oficialmente denominado Parque Farroupilha, discutida na Câmara de Vereadores de Porto Alegre (RS e na mídia local desde a década de 1990. Em uma área próxima ao lago Guaíba e ao Centro Histórico da cidade, os 40 hectares de área verde com diversos ambientes são um importante marco da paisagem de Porto Alegre. Caso fossem cercados, quais os aspectos da paisagem e outros que se agregam a ela que estariam sendo alterados? Como realizar uma intervenção para sensibilizar a população sobre as implicações do cercamento, ou não, do parque? Desde essas questões realizou-se o exercício, em 08 de novembro de 2014, cujos registros orientaram o debate e a produção deste texto e de um vídeo. Neste texto, procuramos inicialmente realizar um diagnóstico a paisagem estudada e a tensão evocada pela proposta de alterá-la mediante a instalação de uma cerca. A seguir relatamos uma intervenção realizada no local pelo grupo, como ferramenta metodológica para estimular diferentes reações e assim registrar as sensações e opiniões da população frente à alteração provocada naquela paisagem. Posteriormente, apresentamos reflexões sobre diferentes aspectos e implicações que o fechamento do parque poderá acarretar.

Evolution of geodesical auscultation monitoring in power plants: Foz do Areia, Segredo and Salto Caxias; Evolucao da auscultacao geodesica no monitoramento das usinas: Foz do Areia, Segredo e Salto Caxias

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Soares, Marcos Alberto; Ferreira, Elizeu Santos [Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL), Curitiba, PR (Brazil)], Emails: marcos.asoares@copel.com, elizeu.sf@copel.com; Faggion, Pedro Luis; Veiga, Luis Augusto Kuenig; Nadal, Carlos Aurelio; Freitas, Silvio Rogerio Correia de; Nadal, Marco Aurelio Debus; Neves, Ricardo Vilares [Universidade Federal do Parana (UFPR), Curitiba, PR (Brazil)], Emails: faggion@ufpr.br, kngveiga@ufpr.br, cnadal@ufpr.br, sfreitas@ufpr.br, marco_nadal@yahoo.com.br, ricvilar@yahoo.com.br; Boszczowski, Roberta Bomfim [Instituto de Tecnologia para o Desenvolvimento (LACTEC), Curitiba, PR (Brazil)], Email: roberta.bomfim@lactec.org.br

2009-10-15

The main objective of the geodetic auscultation is to obtain cartesian coordinates of points by geodetic techniques, such as differential leveling, GPS, triangulation and traverse applied in the monitoring of certain phenomena.This paper presents some results on the integration of Geodetic Auscultation with the security instrumentation; The objective of this is to determine possible points displacements in the Salto Caxias dam. This integration is intended to provide support to the technicians to set absolute displacements of the blocks since the conventional instruments provides only relative changes. Thus, it were established a monitoring network downstream of the reservoir, formed by six concrete piles, equipped with forced centering system. This network serves to perform the external monitoring of the dam and also to support a precision traverse that is conducted within the galleries. It were also performed a differential leveling on the crest of the dam. (author)

Accounting and Accountability by Provincial Councils in Fiji: the Case of Namosi

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Nacanieli Rika

2008-03-01

Full Text Available The aim of this paper is twofold: firstly to examine how the concepts of accounting andaccountability are understood by indigenous Fijians; and secondly to examine the role ofaccounting in the accountability of provincial councils.Provincial councils are part of the Fijian Administration, which runs alongside the centralgovernment but applies only to indigenous Fijians. The Fijian Administration was introducedby the British colonial administration in the late 1800s as a mechanism for controllingindigenous Fijians. It has undergone several reviews resulting from criticisms that it has failedto fulfill the aspirations of indigenous Fijians.There is evidence of implied and actual accountability by indigenous Fijians in Namosi. Thisis supported by monitoring mechanisms established by provincial offices. On the other hand,neither the Fijian Affairs Board nor the Namosi Provincial Council appears to take seriousresponsibility for accounting to indigenous Fijians in the province. Sadly, there is littleevidence to demonstrate an explicit accountability to indigenous Fijians. Significant scopeexists for improving the standard of accounting and accountability by provincial councils.This study contributes to understanding the role of accounting among indigenous peoples, inthe context of inherited colonial structures. It also represents accounting research conductedby indigenous academics, primarily in the Fijian language. This enables an examination ofhow language frames understanding of accounting concepts.

Parque eólico marino : proyecto nº 1746

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Couñago Lorenzo, Bernardino; Barturen Antépara, Ramón

2011-01-01

GUIA RESUMEN Cuaderno 0: Objetivos y descripción general. Muestra el enfoque del proyecto. Se comparan los tipos de estructuras offshore analizando las características más relevantes de las mismas. Asimismo también se comentan las características del aerogenerador seleccionado y la normativa actual para la construcción de parques eólicos offshore. Cuaderno 1. Condiciones metoceanicas. En este cuaderno se hace una descripción teórica de las condiciones metoceánicas del emplazamiento. Además se...

Turismo e meio ambiente no parque estadual Guartelá

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Retzlaf, Jully Gabriela; Stipp, Nilza Aparecida Freres

2010-01-01

Este trabalho abre várias perspectivas na discussão do turismo como categoria de análise, produto da ação humana no meio e seu desdobramento. Os objetivos do trabalho se prenderam a evidenciar os principais impactos ambientais advindos da atividade turística no Parque Estadual Guartelá, através de levantamentos bibliográficos e de trabalhos de campos. Os problemas ambientais, intensificados pelo turismo e acelerados devido à fragilidade do Arenito e da vegetação de Campos predominantes, se de...

Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Science Parks: design of a tool based on the analysis of resident companiesDesafios e Oportunidades na Gestão de Parques de Ciência: projeto de uma ferramenta baseada na análise de empresas residentesRetos y Oportunidades en la Gestión de los Parques Científicos: diseño de una herramienta basada en el análisis de las empresas residentes

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JIMENEZ-ZARCO, Ana Isabel

2013-09-01

Full Text Available ABSTRACTThe correct management of science parks is strategic for universities, as well as a synergistic effect for companies therein installed. Park managers have to decide, among other things, whether they create new academic spin-offs, invest in technology-based companies, or consolidate start-ups already installed in the park once incubation period is complete. These decisions have a direct impact on the university’s financial capacity. The quality of decisions taken, as well as their associated risk, will depend on the tools available to park managers. Nevertheless, each park has specific characteristics and situations. Hence, managers need to have tools that adapt to the reality of the park, and which, therefore, contemplate: (1 entrepreneurs' profiles; (2 the nature and behavior of the companies installed in the park; as well as (3, the interrelationships which take place between the different players that make up the park. To have information about the current situation of companies in the park will make the decision-making processes easier for managers. Based on these ideas, this paper seeks to design and test a management tool for science parks. In its design, the tool will consider the previously mentioned criteria. Thus, from the observation and analysis of the companies installed in the park, we seek to identify the factors that affect their growth. Meanwhile, the suitability of the tool was tested at the Autonomous University of Barcelona’s Research Park. The analysis of a sample of companies in the park revealed the influence that age, size and type of company financing and the profile of entrepreneurs and their propensity to grow have on the business growth of the companies at the AUB Park. Likewise, we also highlight the usefulness that the tool offers to park managers, as well as its simplicity, flexibility and adaptability for use within the framework of any Science Park model.RESUMOA gestão de parques de ciência é um

Biomechanical analysis of countermovement jump in people with cerebral palsy Análisis biomecánico del salto vertical con contramovimiento en personas con parálisis cerebral

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K. Gianikellis

2010-09-01

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The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the patterns of the developed ground reaction forces in the two – legged countermovement jumping, performed by persons affected by tetraparesis with ataxia, tetraparesis with athetosis, tetraparesis with spasticity, diplegia with spasticity, right and left hemiplegia and, finally, right and left hemiparesis. After twenty subjects jumped on the surface of a force plate analysis of the ground reaction force – time trend took place. The obtained results confirm the accomplishment of the biomechanical principle of the initial force as in the case of persons not affected by neurological disorders. Finally the calculated ratio between the breaking impulse and the acceleration impulse is very near to optimum values.
KEY WORDS: cerebral palsy, biomechanics, countermovement jump.

El valor óptimo del impulso de aceleración en el salto vertical con contra -movimiento, es aproximadamente tres veces superior al impulso de “frenaje”. El objetivo de este estudio ha sido investigar el modo de actuación de la cadena biocinemática del tren inferior en el salto vertical con contra -movimiento para personas afectadas por parálisis cerebral, concretamente, tetraparesia con ataxia, tetraparesia con atetosis, tetraparesia con espasticidad, diplegia con espasticidad, hemiplegia izquierda y derecha, y finalmente, hemiparesia izquierda y derecha. Para ello, se han analizado las fuerzas de reacción de veintitrés sujetos que han realizado saltos con contramovimiento sobre una plataforma de fuerzas. El hallazgo de un valor medio de la ratio entre el impulso de “frenaje” y el de aceleración muy próximo al valor teórico para los veintitrés sujetos con diferentes síntomas de parálisis cerebral, confirma el principio de la fuerza inicial mientras que el alto coeficiente de variación de los parámetros utilizados en este estudio confirma la esperada

Influência de implementos para o tornozelo nas respostas biomecânicas do salto e aterrissagem no basquete Influencia de los implementos para el tobillo en las respuestas biomecanicas del salto y el aterrizaje en el basquetbol Influence of ankle devices in the jump and landing biomechanical responses in basketball

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Isabel de C.N. Sacco

2004-12-01

Full Text Available FUNDAMENTOS E OBJETIVO: O segmento mais freqüentemente lesado no basquetebol é o tornozelo, sendo a entorse por inversão a lesão mais comum. Para evitá-la, é comum o uso de implementos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a força reação do solo (FRS em jogadores de basquete durante execução do salto em três situações: uso de tênis, bandagem e tênis, e tênis e órtese tipo Aircast. MÉTODOS: Oito atletas foram analisados durante o salto, através de uma plataforma de força, nas três situações citadas, para análise das componentes vertical e horizontal médio-lateral da FRS. RESULTADOS E CONCLUSÃO: Não houve diferença estatística significativa entre as três situações na componente vertical da FRS durante o salto, embora o uso de bandagem tenda a apresentar, na impulsão, maiores valores do pico de força vertical (3,10 ± 0,46PC; 3,01 ± 0,39PC; 3,03 ± 0,41PC e do gradiente de crescimento (GC (12,33 ± 12,21PC; 8,16 ± 3,89PC; 8,46 ± 3,85PC, e durante a aterrissagem, menores valores de pico de força vertical (5,18 ± 1,35PC; 5,56 ± 1,31PC; 5,49 ± 1,44PC e do GC (88,83 ± 33,85PC; 95,63 ± 42,64PC; 94,53 ± 31,69PC. Durante a impulsão, a força medial do salto com Aircast foi significativamente menor que com tênis (p = 0,0249 e apresentou valor semelhante ao do uso da bandagem, enquanto a força lateral foi significativamente maior com a bandagem do que com tênis (p = 0,0485 e tendeu a ser maior do que o Aircast. Na aterrissagem o componente médio-lateral da FRS ficou inalterado nas três situações. Concluiu-se que a bandagem potencializou a força direcionada ao salto vertical durante a impulsão, porém não estabilizou tanto quanto o Aircast os movimentos de inversão e eversão do pé. Durante a aterrissagem, os implementos não foram efetivos para reduzir a força médio-lateral, mas com a bandagem, houve um tempo maior para absorção do impacto.FUNDAMENTOS Y OBJETIVO: EL segmento mas frecuentemente

Efeitos agudos no desempenho do salto vertical após o agachamento com banda elástica de joelho

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Willy Andrade Gomes

2015-08-01

Full Text Available INTRODUÇÃO: A banda elástica pode afetar o desempenho durante exercícios de alta intensidade, reduzindo a ativação muscular, o que pode influenciar o efeito de potencialização pós-ativação, que depende de alta intensidade para o exercício subsequente que visa potência. Objetivo: Verificar os efeitos agudos no desempenho do salto com contramovimento (SCM após o agachamento em alta intensidade com e sem o uso da banda elástica de joelhos em sujeitos treinados em força.MÉTODOS: Participaram do estudo 14 homens (idade: 24 ± 4 anos, estatura: 176 ± 6 cm, massa corporal: 81 ± 11 kg, 1RM: 107 ± 30 kgf, treinados em força (>3 anos. Foram realizados três SCM antes e após três meio-agachamentos a 90% de 1RM nas condições com e sem a banda elástica de joelhos. Durante o SCM foram avaliados ativação muscular (IEMG do vasto lateral (VL, glúteo máximo (GM, tempo de salto (TS e impulso (IMP por meio da força vertical de reação do solo (FRSv.RESULTADOS: Os resultados mostraram que para o TS foi verificada diferença significante entre as condições pós-meio-agachamento (com e sem banda (P= 0,044, TE = 1,02, sendo que os maiores valores foram observados para a condição sem banda. Para a IEMG de VL foi verificada diferença significante entre as condições pré e pós o meio-agachamento (com banda (P= 0,029, TE = 1,68, sendo que os maiores valores foram observados para a IEMG com banda. Para a IEMG de GM e para o IMP não foram verificadas diferenças significantes entre as condições.CONCLUSÃO: Após a utilização da banda elástica de joelhos durante o exercício agachamento, ocorreu uma redução na participação do vasto lateral durante o salto com contramovimento, afetando o tempo de contato, mas não a produção de impulso, e consequente desempenho.

Sensibilidade e especificidade do diagnóstico de desempenho da força por diferentes testes de saltos verticais em futebolistas e voleibolistas na puberdade

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Jefferson Eduardo Hespanhol

2013-10-01

Full Text Available OBJETIVO: Avaliar a sensibilidade e a especificidade de diferentes protocolos de medida dos testes de saltos verticais para o diagnóstico da força explosiva em futebolistas e voleibolistas na puberdade. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com população não probabilística de 110 jovens atletas do sexo masculino (60 futebolistas e 50 voleibolistas na faixa etária de 13 a 18 anos pertencentes a clubes da região metropolitana de Campinas, SP, Brasil. Os participantes tiveram sua maturação biológica avaliada por dois métodos: autoavaliação e medida clínica. Após essa avaliação, foram incluídos os classificados como púberes (25 futebolistas e 23 voleibolistas. Foram coletados dados antropométricos (massa corporal, estatura e dobras cutâneas e testes de saltos verticais: squat jump (SJ, counter movement jump (CMJ, drop jump (DJ; 40 cm height e saltos verticais contínuos com cinco segundos de duração (CJ5s. Foram calculadas as medidas de desempenho diagnóstico: sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia. O nível de significância adotado foi 5% para todos os testes. RESULTADOS: As forças explosivas estimadas pelos métodos de SJ e CMJ apresentaram sensibilidades equivalentes, enquanto o SJ apresentou maior especificidade do que os três métodos, e a acurácia do SJ foi diferente dos outros métodos, a qual foi alta (superior a 80%. CONCLUSÃO: O diagnóstico da força explosiva como teste SJ apresentou sensibilidade e especificidade elevadas, com seu valor preditivo alto na puberdade.

Relevancia de la técnica de inmovilización de brazos en las variables cinéticas en el test de salto con contramovimiento

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Juan Manuel López Gómez

2012-01-01

Full Text Available El test de salto vertical con contramovimiento (CMJse ha venido conformando como uno de los métodos de evaluación de la potencia del tren inferior más utilizado. A la hora de ejecutarlo de forma correcta, se debe aislar al máximo la acción de las extremidades superiores, con el fin de que la producción de fuerza provenga exclusivamente del tren inferior. En la bibliografía específica se han propuesto diversas formas de limitar la acción de los brazos, siendo la más frecuente con las manos en la cintura. Cabe preguntarse si el uso de una técnica u otra podría influir en el rendimiento del salto, lo que no permitiría comparar entre diferentes estudios. Participó una muestra de 19 sujetos que realizó cuatro técnicas diferentes de colocación de los brazos en CMJ: con acción de brazos libre; agarre de antebrazos por detrás de la espalda; manos en la cintura; y agarre de una pica de plástico sobre los hombros. Se analizaron y compararon las principales variables cinemáticas en el salto con el fin de determinar si la posición de los brazos es un factor que condiciona los resultados de los test. Como cabía esperar, se aprecian diferencias significativas con ayuda de brazos respecto a las otras técnicas (p < 0.05. Sin embargo, no se aprecian diferencias significativas entre las tres técnicas de inmovilización de brazos planteadas. Esto lleva a concluir que no es determinante la posición de brazos utilizada, por lo que es posible comparar los resultados obtenidos en los distintos estudios publicados.

LA ESTRUCTURA DEL RODAL Y LA FUNCIÓN ECOLÓGICA DEL ARBOLADO EN EL PARQUE CIRCUNDANTE DE HEFEI, PROVINCIA DE ANHUI, CHINA

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Wang Jianan

2014-01-01

Full Text Available El Parque Circundante de la ciudad de Hefei tiene características típicas de bosque urbano. En este investigación se utilizan métodos de ecología de la vegetación para analizar la estructura de la comunidad del parque. La composición de especies, la distribución de alturas de los árboles y el DAP (diámetro a la altura del pecho fueron descritos. Existen 27,662 árboles en el área de estudio, la cual tiene un área de bosque urbano de 42.5 hm2. El DAP promedio fue de 19.2 cm, la densidad en pie fue de 651 árboles·hm2 y el área basal promedio fue de 20.8 m2·hm-2. Con base en la evaluación, los árboles en el parque cuentan con buena salud, pues representaron 53.4 % del total del bosque urbano. Las estructuras de la comunidad fueron analizadas a través del cálculo del índice de crecimiento de los árboles y la correlación de asociación de las especies componentes en el parque. Los resultados muestran que las estructuras de la comunidad en el parque son complejas; existen 22 pares de especies con asociación positiva y, en las siguientes comunidades, los individuos tienen buen crecimiento y son más estables, incluyendo principalmente Platycladus orientalis-Prunus cerasifera f. atropurpurea-Osmanthus fragrans, Robinia pseudoacacia-Ligustrum lucidum, R. pseudoacacia Ginkgo biloba-Photinia serrulata, Populus canadensis-L. lucidum-O. fragrans, Sophora japonica-L. lucidum-Buxus sinica, Cyclobalanopsis glauca-Distylium racemosum.

PARQUE AMBIENTAL LAGOAS DO NORTE: SANEAMENTO E CONSERVAÇÃO DO AMBIENTE ENTRE OS BAIRROS MATADOURO E SÃO JOAQUIM, TERESINA, PIAUÍ, BRASIL

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Leilson Alves Dos Santos

2015-07-01

Full Text Available O artigo discute aspectos socioambientais relativos ao saneamento e à conservação de bairros da zona norte da cidade de Teresina, Piauí, a partir da implementação do Parque Ambiental Lagoas do Norte. A questão central que norteia este trabalho refere-se à caracterização e análise dos impactos resultantes (positivos e negativos da implantação desse parque para o ambiente e para a população local, destacando a relação do natural com o construído em parques urbanos. Utilizaram-se as abordagens quantitativas e qualitativas, envolvendo os aspectos teóricos, a observação direta, entrevistas não estruturadas e a aplicação de questionários. Os principais resultados demonstraram que a implantação desse Parque possibilitou o início de uma nova relação sociedade/natureza, resgatando valores sociais e ambientais, vez que proporcionou uma melhoria considerável no ambiente e na qualidade de vida da população daquela área, além de contribuir para a elevação de sua autoestima. Percebeu-se, no entanto, que para atingir os objetivos propostos de forma plena, ainda se torna necessária a implementação de programas de educação ambiental continuada, além de outras ações, sobretudo voltadas para a arborização, a segurança pública e a conservação dos equipamentos em funcionamento e outros a serem instalados nesse parque.

USO DE LAS PLANTAS POR GRUPOS CAMPESINOS EN LA FRANJA TROPICAL DEL PARQUE NACIONAL NATURAL PARAMILLO (CÓRDOBA, COLOMBIA

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Estupiñan Ana Cristina

2010-06-01

Full Text Available Se realizó una documentación sobre el conocimiento tradicional respecto al uso de lasplantas, que poseen comunidades campesinas ubicadas en la franja tropical del ParqueNacional Natural Paramillo. El área de estudio correspondiente a bosque húmedotropical, incluyó dos localidades dentro del parque y dos en su zona amortiguadora.Se registraron 178 especies útiles asociadas a 216 nombres comunes. Las familias conmayor número de especies útiles fueron las Leguminosas (22 especies, Arecáceas(15, Anonáceas (11, Rubiáceas (10 y Bombacáceas (7. Se encontraron 39 usosque fueron incluidos en once categorías, siendo la categoría de Construcción la quepresenta mayor número de especies 109 (61%, seguido de Medicinales 40 (22%,Comestibles 37 (15%, Tecnológicas 34 (19% y Leñas 22 (12%. En orden deimportancia, el abarco (Cariniana pyriformis, el almendro (Dipteryx oleifera y losguamos (Inga spp., son las especies más reconocidas por la comunidad. La palmamilpesos (Oenocarpus bataua fue la planta con mayor número de usos reportadoscon un total de siete. Con base en la información recopilada, se proponen especiespotenciales para su incorporación en renglones productivos novedosos que ofrezcanalternativas de uso y manejo de los bosques nativos en la zona amortiguadora delParque. Finalizamos discutiendo las implicaciones culturales y de conservación queel conocimiento y uso tradicional de los bosques tiene para el desarrollo sosteniblede la zona en donde se ubican las comunidades rurales y propone la incorporación deestudios similares en otros sectores del Parque Nacional Natural Paramillo.

A Unicamp como ator principal na Construção de um Parque Científico e Tecnológico

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Lucas Baldoni

2014-12-01

Full Text Available Atualmente, verifica-se que a universidade possui destaque a partir de iniciativas para além da formação de recursos humanos e pesquisa acadêmica, mas também através da implantação de espaços voltados à inovação nas suas proximidades, por exemplo, os Parques Científicos e Tecnológicos, cujo objetivo é estreitar as relações universidade-empresa a partir de ambientes de cultura empreendedora. A Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP mostra-se capaz de assumir um papel estratégico na implantação do seu "Parque Científico e Tecnológico" por intermédio de sua Agência de Inovação. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é o de contribuir para o melhor entendimento sobre como se manifesta a atual estratégia empreendedora da UNICAMP para consolidação do seu Parque Científico e Tecnológico, e, caracterizar o rebatimento deste fenômeno no espaço local conforme os estudos em Geografia da Inovação. A metodologia consistiu no levantamento bibliográfico e no acompanhamento das deliberações, leitura dos relatórios, documentos oficiais, projetos aprovados e perspectivas. Também, houve a aplicação de entrevistas, a identificação e mapeamento dos empreendimentos de alta tecnologia localizados no entorno do Parque Científico e Tecnológico da Unicamp.

Análisis de los impactos ambientales generados por parques eólicos en base al nuevo Decreto-Ley 5/2014

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Avilés Benítez, Antonio

2016-01-01

ANÁLISIS DE LOS IMPACTOS AMBIENTALES GENERADOS POR PARQUES EÓLICOS EN BASE AL NUEVO DECRETO-LEY 5/2014 Con el nuevo Decreto -ley 5/2014, de 22 de abril, de medidas normativas para reducir las trabas administrativas para las empresas, los parques eólicos se encuentran incluidos en el Anexo III, exigiéndoseles para su instalación tener favorable el trámite de Autorización Ambiental Unificada (AAU). Dicha autorización exige la redacción de un Estudio de Impacto Ambiental que analice y cuanti...

Taxocenoses de serpentes em grupos fitofisionômicos de cerrado no Parque Nacional de Sete Cidades, Piracuruca, Piauí, Brasil

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ROCHA, Wáldima Alves da

2007-01-01

Este trabalho teve como objetivo principal inventariar a fauna de serpentes do Parque Nacional de Sete Cidades, Piraracuruca, Piauí, Brasil, enfocando os seguintes aspectos: composição, riqueza e abundância de espécies nos seus diversos habitats, padrões de atividade diária, dieta, reprodução e comparação de composição com outras áreas estudadas por outros autores. Foram realizadas seis expedições ao Parque, entre setembro de 2005 e agosto de 2006, que totalizaram 120 dias de trabalho de c...

The Investigation of the Patent Resources of Main Provincial Academies of Sciences and Its Management

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Zeng Jing

2017-01-01

[Purpose/significance] The provincial academy of sciences is an important part of national-wide scientific academies and regional innovation system. Promoting the transformation of the intellectual property is an important work for provincial academy of sciences. Nobody has ever revealed the status of the intellectual property resources and its management strategy of the provincial academy of sciences. [Method/process] With the methods of bibliometrics and investigations, this paper revealed ...

Parque do Flamengo: A construção cotidiana de um espaço democrático

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Lucia Maria de Sá Antunes Costa

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Full Text Available This paper discusses the public image of parque do Flamengo, in Rio de Janeiro, as a democratic space. Parque do Flamengo is one of the city's largest and most popular urban parks, attracting a diversified population in terms of social groups, activities and intentions of use. This study, based on a research strategy which combined qualitative and quantitative methods, approaches the park as a cultural landscape, and therefore subject to different forces and to the i nterests of different groups along time. The image of the park as a "democratic space" w ill be discussed through people'sdaily experiences of the park, focusing on some uses which no necessarily have a character of recreation or leisure: the appropriation and transformation of the park in a religious and working space, in a space to live, and the social division of the park. This study reveals that the democratization of Parque do Flamengo implies in a reinterpretation and reconstruction of its landscape by the park users, leading to a socio-spatial segregation and a number of conflicts due to the multiplicity of meanings given to the park. The paper concludes arguing that one of the ways to deal with this diversity of values would be through a more active local community's participation in public spaces' administration

Analyzing the present Yunnan provincial condition and countermeasure of radioactive environmental management

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2005-01-01

Being aware of the present Yunnan provincial realities of the nuclear technology application, the present supervision conditions on nuclear safety and radioactive environment are analysed. Some suggestions, such as constituting Yunnan supervision structure of radioactive environment, demonstrating radiation supervisions in critical regions, and speeding up the system development of Yunnan provincial supervision on radiation environment, are brought out to the details. (authors)

Levantamento Preliminar da Avifauna do Parque Ecológico do Basalto no Município de Araraquara/SP

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Alexandre Uehara do Carmo

2015-01-01

Full Text Available O processo de urbanização vem modificando de maneira drástica a fisionomia dos ecossistemas, restando apenas pequenos fragmentos de áreas verdes, como praças, parques e terrenos baldios. Nesses ambientes ocorreu a redução dos recursos disponíveis para a manutenção da fauna e flora. O levantamento qualitativo da avifauna é uma interessante ferramenta para a avaliação de condições ambientais, pois, são suscetíveis a variações nos ecossistemas, devido ao alto grau de especificidade por espécie, no que diz respeito a território e habitat. Este levantamento teve por finalidade estabelecer uma lista preliminar da diversidade avifaunística do Parque Ecológico do Basalto, situado na região sudeste do Município de Araraquara-SP, obtendo importantes informações para o manejo e preservação da avifauna e para o seu estado de conservação. O levantamento ocorreu entre os meses de janeiro e outubro de 2005, totalizando 94 horas de observação. Foi utilizado o método de transecto onde, através de um percurso pré-determinado e com o auxílio de binóculos 7x35 e 10x50 e de fotografias e vocalizações registradas em campo e guias de campo, registramos 84 espécies de aves distribuídas em 28 famílias pertencentes a 13 ordens. Dentre estas aves registradas, 09 foram avistadas apenas sobrevoando o parque, ao contrário das outras 75 que foram vistas se alimentando e ou nidificando (16 dentro do parque. Para melhor explicitação dos dados, separamos as espécies nas seguintes guildas: fugívoras (13, insetívoras (44, nectívoras (04, carnívoras (06, granívoras (04, detritívoras (01 e onívoras (12. Esses dados preliminares revelam a importância da conservação do Parque Ecológico do Basalto para a manutenção das avifaunas que o adotaram como refúgio, por possuir os recursos como alimento, abrigo e locais para reprodução, em meio à urbanização e crescimento horizontal da cidade de Araraquara.

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Cesar Augusto Crovador Siefert

2016-12-01

Full Text Available A construção de parques eólicos tem sido adotada como uma alternativa para geração de energia renovável. Entretanto, um dos impactos mais evidenciados durante a sua implantação está relacionado a alterações na qualidade e estética da paisagem, sobretudo no entorno de áreas protegidas e com potencial turístico. Considerando duas alternativas para implantação do Complexo Eólico Campos Gerais, este artigo possui como objetivo avaliar impactos visuais na qualidade e estética da paisagem causados pela inserção de aerogeradores na região de entorno do Parque Estadual do Guartelá, região dos Campos Gerais do estado Paraná. Foram realizadas simulações em ambiente tridimensional para avaliar as alterações provocadas na paisagem a partir dos locais de contemplação do canyon do rio Iapó, avaliadas em conjunto com levantamentos de campo. Foram delimitadas quatro zonas de impacto visual, de acordo com a distância e ângulo entre os pontos de visada e os aerogeradores, definindo-se graus de impactos nulo, baixo, médio e alto. A solução locacional adotada minimizou significativamente o impacto visual dos aerogeradores em comparação com a alternativa inicialmente avaliada. Desta forma, considerando-se os ângulos de visada e as distâncias relativas entre os pontos de observação avaliados e os aerogeradores, constata-se que o Complexo Eólico Campos Gerais não impactará de forma significativa na qualidade visual e estética da paisagem do canyon do rio Iapó do Parque Estadual do Guartelá.

Metal and trace element sediment assessment from Salto Grande reservoir, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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Soares, Walace A.A., E-mail: walace@usp.br [Setor de Analises Toxicologicas. CETESB, Sao Paulo, SP (Brazil); Favaro, Deborah I.T., E-mail: defavaro@ipen.br [Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares (IPEN/CNEN-SP), Sao Paulo, SP (Brazil). Lab. de Analise por Ativacao com Neutrons

2011-07-01

The Salto Grande Reservoir is used for electric generation, irrigation, fish farming, recreation and water supply for the region's cities. The reservoir belongs to the city of Americana, located in on the eastern region of Sao Paulo State, Brazil. It belongs to the Piracicaba River Hydrographic Basin, the second most important economic and populated region and one of the most polluted areas in the State. This basin is located in a highly industrialized and agricultural region. Due to urban, industrial and agricultural activities as well as sewage wastes the water and sediments of this reservoir and surroundings are extremely contaminated, mainly by metals, according to CETESB (Environmental Control Agency of the Sao Paulo State). In order to obtain better information about its sediment contamination the present study reports results of the concentration of some major (Ca, Fe, K and Na), trace (As, Ba, Br, Co, Cr, Cs, Hf, Rb, Sb, Se, Ta, Th, U, Zn and rare earth (Ce, Eu, La, Lu, Nd, Sc, Sm, Tb and Yb)) elements in sediments and Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Pb concentration in sediments and water from the Salto Grande Reservoir. Multielementar analysis was carried out by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA). Multielemental concentrations in the sediment samples were compared to NASC (North American Shale Composite) values. The concentration values for metals As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn were compared to the Canadian Council of Minister of the Environment (CCME) oriented values (TEL and PEL) and adopted by CETESB, (author)

Metal and trace element sediment assessment from Salto Grande reservoir, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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Soares, Walace A.A.; Favaro, Deborah I.T.

2011-01-01

The Salto Grande Reservoir is used for electric generation, irrigation, fish farming, recreation and water supply for the region's cities. The reservoir belongs to the city of Americana, located in on the eastern region of Sao Paulo State, Brazil. It belongs to the Piracicaba River Hydrographic Basin, the second most important economic and populated region and one of the most polluted areas in the State. This basin is located in a highly industrialized and agricultural region. Due to urban, industrial and agricultural activities as well as sewage wastes the water and sediments of this reservoir and surroundings are extremely contaminated, mainly by metals, according to CETESB (Environmental Control Agency of the Sao Paulo State). In order to obtain better information about its sediment contamination the present study reports results of the concentration of some major (Ca, Fe, K and Na), trace (As, Ba, Br, Co, Cr, Cs, Hf, Rb, Sb, Se, Ta, Th, U, Zn and rare earth (Ce, Eu, La, Lu, Nd, Sc, Sm, Tb and Yb)) elements in sediments and Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Pb concentration in sediments and water from the Salto Grande Reservoir. Multielementar analysis was carried out by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA). Multielemental concentrations in the sediment samples were compared to NASC (North American Shale Composite) values. The concentration values for metals As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn were compared to the Canadian Council of Minister of the Environment (CCME) oriented values (TEL and PEL) and adopted by CETESB, (author)

Empirical Study of China’s Provincial Carbon Responsibility Sharing: Provincial Value Chain Perspective

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Rui Xie

2017-04-01

Full Text Available Against the background of global warming, China has vowed to meet a series of carbon emissions reduction targets and plans to launch a national carbon emissions rights trading market by 2017. Therefore, from the provincial value chain perspective, using input-output tables from China in 2002, 2007, and 2010, this study constructs models to calculate the CO2 emissions responsibility of each province under the production, consumption, and value capture principles, respectively. Empirical results indicate that Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Henan bear the most responsibility for CO2 emissions under the three principles in China, while Hainan and Qinghai have the least responsibility. However, there is a great difference in the proportion of carbon emissions responsibility for each province during the same period under different principles or different periods under the same principle. For consumption-oriented areas such as Beijing, Tianjin, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Guangdong, the production principle is more favorable, and the consumption principle is more beneficial for production-oriented provinces such as Hebei, Henan, Liaoning, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi. However, the value capture principle strikes a compromise of the CO2 emissions responsibility of each province between the production and consumption principles, and it shares the CO2 emissions responsibility based on the actual value captured by each province in the provincial value chain. The value capture principle is conducive to the fair and reasonable division of CO2 emissions rights of each province by sectors, as well as the construction of a standardized carbon emissions rights trading market.

Ecoturismo de base comunitária no Parque Nacional dos Campos Gerais – PR: a ótica das comunidades de entorno

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Leandro Baptista

2017-01-01

Full Text Available Este artigo possui como objeto de estudo a Unidade de Conservação Parque Nacional dos Campos Gerais (PNCG, localizado no centro‑leste do Estado do Paraná – Brasil e tem como objetivo geral realizar uma análise da percepção dos moradores de quatro comunidades localizadas no entorno deste Parque, sobre esta UC e sua relação com o Turismo. A metodologia adotada através de uma pesquisa qualitativa, com levantamento bibliográfico, visitas in loco e aplicação de questionários com questões abertas e fechadas para os moradores. Buscou‑se identificar com este estudo o interesse que a atividade turística desperta no entorno deste Parque Nacional, no sentido de analisar o potencial de oferta como fator de desenvolvimento e sustentabilidade local. Como resultado, observou‑se que a maior parte dos entrevistados mostra‑se favorável ao PNCG e à participação ativa na atividade turística.

Caracterização microbiológica e físico-química de águas em parques urbanos no Distrito Federal - doi: 10.5102/ucs.v8i2.1302

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Milene Rocha Ribeiro

2011-04-01

Full Text Available Ambientes hídricos localizados em centros urbanos sofrem intensas pressões das atividades antrópicas comprometendo sua qualidade. A criação de parques urbanos constitui uma das principais estratégias utilizadas para minimizar esses impactos e atingir proteção e conservação de ambientes naturais. Portanto, este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar parâmetros microbiológicos e físico-químicos de águas localizadas em quatro parques urbanos no DF, que fazem parte da unidade hidrográfica do Lago Paranoá. As coletas ocorreram mensalmente nos períodos de outubro a dezembro de 2009 e março a maio de 2010. Foram analisados os indicadores microbiológicos coliformes totais e termotolerantes, por método de substrato enzimático (Colilert® e físico-químicos temperatura, condutividade, OD e pH, através do aparelho multiparametro marca Hanna. Os resultados encontrados mostram que dos quatro parques, três (Parques Águas Claras, Parque Asa Sul e Parque Olhos D'água apresentaram coliformes termotolerantes em concentrações crescentes nos meses de outubro a dezembro (entre 200 NMP/100 mL e 2.419,60 NMP/100 mL e valores decrescentes em março a maio (de 2.419,60 NMP/100 mL a 344,60NMP/100 mL, indicando possível influência da sazonalidade e de contribuição difusa de poluição. Já no Parque Ezechias Heringer (Guará a partir de dezembro o quantitativo desse indicador permaneceu constante com valor >2.419,6 NMP/100 mL, inferindo uma provável contribuição de poluição pontual. Os parâmetros físico-químicos não apresentaram variações significativas ao longo dos meses, mas foram expressivos na avaliação da qualidade da água do Parque Asa Sul.

CLUSTER DE PEQUENAS E MÉDIAS EMPRESAS: A CONFIGURAÇÃO ORGANIZACIONAL DO PARQUE DE SOFTWARE DE CURITIBA

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Jansen Maia Del Corso

2011-09-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar como um cluster se organiza para se adaptar a um ambiente competitivo, rápido, dinâmico e intensivo em conhecimentos dos dias atuais. Essa é uma pesquisa explicativa, de métodos qualitativos, utilizando como estratégia de pesquisa o estudo de caso. Identificou-se que o Parque de Software de Curitiba não apresenta desenvolvidas todas as vantagens de um cluster, devido ao reduzido número de integrantes. Como conclusão, a configuração organizacional do Parque de Software de Curitiba é apontada como mais adaptada ao ambiente competitivo do século XXI, pois une os polos ecléticos e especialistas.

A hybrid method for provincial scale energy-related carbon emission allocation in China.

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Bai, Hongtao; Zhang, Yingxuan; Wang, Huizhi; Huang, Yanying; Xu, He

2014-01-01

Achievement of carbon emission reduction targets proposed by national governments relies on provincial/state allocations. In this study, a hybrid method for provincial energy-related carbon emissions allocation in China was developed to provide a good balance between production- and consumption-based approaches. In this method, provincial energy-related carbon emissions are decomposed into direct emissions of local activities other than thermal power generation and indirect emissions as a result of electricity consumption. Based on the carbon reduction efficiency principle, the responsibility for embodied emissions of provincial product transactions is assigned entirely to the production area. The responsibility for carbon generation during the production of thermal power is borne by the electricity consumption area, which ensures that different regions with resource endowments have rational development space. Empirical studies were conducted to examine the hybrid method and three indices, per capita GDP, resource endowment index and the proportion of energy-intensive industries, were screened to preliminarily interpret the differences among China's regional carbon emissions. Uncertainty analysis and a discussion of this method are also provided herein.

Tratamiento externo de los cerramientos del parque temático de "Terra Mítica", Alicante

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López Morales, Aurelio

2000-12-01

Full Text Available One of the more emblematic building constructed in the last 2000, was the one of "TERRA MITICA'S" Thematic Park, in Benidorm (Alicante. Independently of the attractions concerning a Fairground (the genuine stars in the Park, the functionality and the aesthetic of the buildings assigned to leisure areas, are also very important concerning the comfort and relaxation after the adventure. In the present article, you will find the adopted decisions concerning the building faces in the whole different areas included in the Park. A detailed exhibition of the different ornamental details and of the different techniques used in the facing, will be also exposed.Una de las obras más emblemáticas, de carácter lúdico, que se han construido en el año 2000 es la que corresponde al Parque Temático " TERRA MÍTICA ", situado en la localidad alicantina de Benidorm. Con independencia de que sean las atracciones -Montaña Rusa, Rápidos, Caída Libre, etc.: las verdaderas estrellas del Parque, la funcionalidad y estética de los edificios destina dos a zona s de ocio juegan también un papel importante en el confort y la relajación después de la aventura. En el presente artículo se expondrán las tematizaciones adoptadas, tales como los revestimientos en los edificios de las distintas áreas que componen el conjunto del Parque. Asimismo, se hará una exposición detallada de diferentes motivos decorativos y de las técnicas empleadas para la ejecución del revestimiento.

Los suelos del Parque Nacional Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba. Condiciones genéticas y ambientales.

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Efrén Jaimez Salgado

2006-01-01

Full Text Available Se realiza la cartografía digital y actualización de la clasificación y diagnóstico de suelos del área del «Parque Nacional Viñales», a partir de la implementación de un Sistema de Información de Suelos (sobre plataforma SIG, para el manejo y consulta oportuna de las correspondientes bases de datos por parte de las autoridades del Parque. Los suelos predominantes por excelencia corresponden al grupo Leptosoles (90%. Están seguidos en segundo lugar por el grupo Acrisoles (4,5%, los que se encuentran en asociación genética con el grupo Alisoles, (4,4% tratándose en ambos casos de suelos con muy alto grado de evolución edáfica, cuyo origen y evolución se deriva de la combinación de materiales parentales ricos en cuarzo y silicatos de aluminio, así como la existencia de períodos climáticos antiguos muy húmedos en esta zona montañosa del occidente de Cuba. Se describen los principales procesos degradantes encontrados en los suelos del Parque y algunas de las medidas más importantes a tomar para atenuarlos.

Avaliação Ambiental do Parque Olhos D’Água: Aplicação do Método da Disposição a Pagar

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Alexandre Nascimento de Almeida

2017-08-01

Full Text Available RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi o de aplicar o método da Disposição a Pagar (DAP aos frequentadores do Parque Olhos D’Água e, com isso, contribuir para a valoração dos seus atributos ambientais visando à preservação e melhoria da referida Unidade de Conservação. O Parque Olhos D’Água localiza-se em área nobre de Brasília e foi criado na esfera administrativa do Distrito Federal. O presente estudo apoiou-se em variáveis de segmentação econômica, psicográfica e no conhecimento ecológico dos usuários. Para tanto, foram aplicados 100 questionários, contendo perguntas divididas em duas partes: 1 indicação da disposição a pagar pelos usuários do parque; 2 segmentação, segundo determinados critérios e caracterização dos usuários. Os resultados indicaram não somente que as pessoas com perfil altruísta e mais preocupadas com o meio ambiente apresentaram maior disposição a pagar pela conservação do Parque Olhos D’Água, como também que este segmento de usuários poderia contribuir para a definição do perfil do usuário verde e, com isso, servir de base para a elaboração de um programa de marketing ambiental orientado para o incremento dos recursos financeiros necessários para as ações de preservação e melhoria do referido parque.

Detección de aves exóticas en parques urbanos del centro de México

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Rubén Pineda-López

2013-01-01

Full Text Available Las áreas arboladas urbanas son utilizadas por algunas aves invasoras en su proceso de colonización; la detección temprana de estas especies es una acción necesaria para su vigilancia y control. Utilizamos un muestreo rápido en parques urbanos, que requiere de poco tiempo de planeación y ejecución, como una forma de detección de aves que actualmente aumentan su distribución en México: Streptopelia decaocto (paloma de collar, Myiopsitta monachus (perico monje, Turdus rufopalliatus (mirlo dorso rufo y Sturnus vulgaris (estornino pinto. Realizamos los muestreos en la mayoría de los parques de las ciudades de León de los Aldama, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes y Santiago de Querétaro. Presentamos los primeros registros de M. monachus, T. rufopalliatus y S. vulgaris para la ciudad de León de los Aldama; así como de M. monachus en la de Guanajuato. Además, en Santiago de Querétaro registramos las cuatro especies buscadas; a T. rufopalliatus en Guanajuato, y a S. vulgaris en Aguascalientes. Analizamos las variables asociadas con la presencia de las especies, así como el establecimiento de las especies en cada ciudad en relación con la proporción de parques en que se presentan. Sugerimos que este método es útil para evaluar la distribución actual de estas especies en México y proveer de conocimiento básico para futuros estudios.

Uso das geotecnologias para a caracterização do parque estadual Dois Irmãos, Recife - PE

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Juliana Gomes Aragão

2015-12-01

Full Text Available As Unidades de Conservação vem se estabelecendo como uma estratégia imprescindível para a conservação de fragmentos de florestas e da biodiversidade. Devido a sua importância, ferramentas e pesquisas estão sendo cada vez mais desenvolvidas para permitir a atualização da paisagem e para o diagnóstico da situação dessas Unidades de Conservação. Aliado a isso, as geotecnologias estão sendo usadas como alternativas nos estudos ambientais, fornecendo meios para uma análise mais precisa e mais próxima do real. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo do trabalho foi identificar e analisar as características físicas, topográficas e temáticas do Parque Estadual Dois Irmãos, localizado em Recife – PE, a partir da utilização de técnicas do geoprocessamento, aplicando recursos do software do Sistema de Processamento de Informações Georreferenciadas, o SPRING e o QUANTUM GIS e a utilização de imagens SRTM. Para isso foi realizado trabalho de campo para a captação das coordenadas geográficas de alguns itens do Parque, para a montagem do banco de dados e criação do mapa de estruturas físicas. Também foi utilizado as imagens SRTM para a construção do mapa da declividade e do mapa hipsométrico. Após a criação dos mapas identificou-se os tipos de relevo predominantes do Parque. Em relação à declividade 87% do relevo do Parque foi classificado entre Moderadamente Ondulado a Forte Ondulado e a sua altimetria variou de 0 a 105 metros. Diante dos resultados observados, o uso dos SIG’s e de dados SRTM, revelou-se como uma importante ferramenta empregada na identificação e espacialização prévia das unidades de relevo.

The Search for Stability: Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan

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Wardle, Russel

2004-01-01

... and international bodies as well as the military. Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), as employed in Afghanistan, are used as a vehicle to examine the wide range of activities necessary for Nation Building...

O papel da Crabi no assentamento dos ribeirinhos atingidos pela construção da hidrelétrica de Salto Caxias no estado do Paraná El papel del Crabi en el asentamiento de los ribereños afectados por la construcción de la represa de Salto Caxias en el estado de Paraná The role of the Crabi riverine settlement of affected by the construction of the dam of Salto Caxias in the state of Paraná

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Giuliano Derrosso

2013-02-01

Full Text Available Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a forma com que o movimento social Comissão Regional dos Atingidos por Barragens do Rio Iguaçu (Crabi atuou no assentamento dos sujeitos deslocados pela construção da hidrelétrica de Salto Caxias. Mediante entrevistas e dados secundários foi investigada a ampla participação da população neste movimento, o que se refletiu em melhores condições para o assentamento. O senso de luta coletiva fomentado pela criação e mobilização da Crabi permeou os processos de reconstrução da vida dos sujeitos deslocados pela Usina, e a efetiva participação deles fez com que fossem conquistadas melhores condições de enfrentamento da situação vivida.Este artículo tiene como objetivo discutir cómo el movimiento social Comisión Regional de los Atingidos por Presas del río Iguazú (Crabi se presentó en el asentamiento de personas desplazadas por la construcción de la represa de Salto Caxias. A través de entrevistas y datos secundarios se determinó la amplia participación de la gente en este movimiento, que se tradujo en mejores condiciones para el asentamiento. El sentido de la lucha colectiva fomentado la creación y movilización de Crabi impregnaba el proceso de reconstrucción de las vidas de las personas desplazadas por la presa, con la participación efectiva de ellos conquistaron mejor posición para hacer frente a la situación vivenciada.This article aims to discuss how the social movement Regional Commission of Dam Iguassu River (Crabi served on the settlement of individuals displaced by the construction of the dam of Salto Caxias. Through interviews and secondary data we investigated the wide participation of the people in this movement, which resulted in better conditions for settlement. The sense of collective struggle fostered the creation and mobilization of Crabi permeated the process of rebuilding the lives of individuals displaced by the plant, with the effective participation of

El lugar de la industria: Los parques industriales en la reestructuración productiva y territorial de la Región Metropolitana de Buenos Aires

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Luis Esteban Briano

2003-05-01

Full Text Available Este artículo aborda el estudio de algunos aspectos de la reestructuración territorial de la industria en la Región Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (RMBA, a través de la consideración de tres parques industriales: uno que se ha consolidado -el caso de Pilar- y dos que se desarrollaron -La Plata y La Cantábrica- durante la década del ‘90. Nuestro objetivo es caracterizar comparativamente a estos parques en relación con el proceso de reestructuración productiva y territorial por el que atraviesa la RMBA. El trabajo presenta las siguientes partes: primero se formulan algunas consideraciones teóricas sobre la organización industrial y los parques industriales; luego se describe la actividad industrial de la RMBA y su evolución reciente, en el marco de un proceso de reestructuración metropolitana; más adelante, se sintetiza la trayectoria de los parques en la Argentina y en la RMBA; luego se caracterizan los parques industriales Pilar, La Cantábrica (Morón y La Plata; por último, se formulan algunas reflexiones acerca de la relación entre los parques industriales y la organización territorial de la industria metropolitana.This paper analyses some aspects of industry’s territorial restructuring in the Metropolitan Region of Buenos Aires (RMBA, through the consideration of three industrial parks: one that has consolidated -the case of Pilar- and two that were developed -La Plata and La Cantábrica- during the nineties. Our purpose is to characterize comparatively these parks in connection with the process of productive and territorial restructuring in the RMBA. The paper is organized as follows: first some theoretical considerations involving industrial organization and industrial parks are formulated; second, RMBA’s industrial activity and its recent evolution are described, embedded in a process of metropolitan restructuring; third, parks history in Argentina and in RMBA is synthesized; fourth, Pilar, La Cantábrica (Morón and

Plant communities and landscapes of the Parque Nacional do Limpopo, Moçambique

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M. Stalmans

2004-12-01

Full Text Available The Parque Nacional do Limpopo (PNL was proclaimed during 2002. It covers 1 000 000 ha in Moçambique on the eastern boundary of the Kruger National Park (KNP and forms one of the major components of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. A vegetation map was required as one of the essential building blocks for the drafting of its management plan (Grossman & Holden 2002.

Male marriage squeeze and inter-provincial marriage in central China: evidence from Anhui

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Liu, Lige; Brown, Melissa J.; Feldman, Marcus W.

2015-01-01

Since the 1990s, inter-provincial female migration for marriage has become important in central and eastern rural China. Using survey data from X County in rural Anhui Province, we explore the arrangement of inter-provincial marriages, as well as the characteristics of husbands and wives, marital satisfaction, and marital stability for these marriages. We find that inter-provincial marriage is an important option for local men to respond to the marriage squeeze and the increasing expense of marriage. It helps to relieve the shortage of marriageable women in the local marriage market. Because this kind of marriage is based on economic exchange, but not affection, it is often subject to a higher risk of marriage instability, and can lead to such illegal behaviors as marriage fraud and mercenary marriage. PMID:26594102

Male marriage squeeze and inter-provincial marriage in central China: evidence from Anhui.

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Liu, Lige; Jin, Xiaoyi; Brown, Melissa J; Feldman, Marcus W

Since the 1990s, inter-provincial female migration for marriage has become important in central and eastern rural China. Using survey data from X County in rural Anhui Province, we explore the arrangement of inter-provincial marriages, as well as the characteristics of husbands and wives, marital satisfaction, and marital stability for these marriages. We find that inter-provincial marriage is an important option for local men to respond to the marriage squeeze and the increasing expense of marriage. It helps to relieve the shortage of marriageable women in the local marriage market. Because this kind of marriage is based on economic exchange, but not affection, it is often subject to a higher risk of marriage instability, and can lead to such illegal behaviors as marriage fraud and mercenary marriage.

EL SOL COMO ALTERNATIVA PARA PRODUCIR ENERGÍA ELÉCTRICA: PROPUESTA PARQUE INFANTIL PARA LA CIUDAD DE CÚCUTA

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Karla Yohana Sánchez-Mojica

2015-06-01

Full Text Available La problemática del consumo descontrolado de energía eléctrica en el mundo y su constante crecimiento, es el escenario para el desarrollo de esta investigación que busca adelantar una propuesta para crear un parque infantil por parte de estudiantes de la Institución educativa Carlos Ramírez Paris, que funcione con energía solar como estrategia de sensibilización a la comunidad en general sobre el uso de energías limpias en la ciudad y en Colombia. Los estudiantes plantean la idea desde el programa ondas en una investigación que responde a una necesidad inmediata que los motiva como lo es un parque de diversiones público, sin embargo, es una alternativa para pensar en proyectos macro de desarrollo para la ciudad. Con esta propuesta se pretende diseñar una maqueta de un parque infantil a pequeña escala donde los estudiantes plasmen su iniciativa y se muestre la aplicación de la energía solar para el funcionamiento de algunos atractivos; una de los principales objetivos del proyecto es responder a la curiosidad de los estudiantes por saber cómo es el funcionamiento de este tipo de energía haciendo uso de los paneles solares.

Contribución de los brazos en el aterrizaje del salto vertical. [Contribution of the arms in the landing of the vertical jump].

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Marcos Gutiérrez-Dávila

2018-04-01

Full Text Available Se pretende comprobar el efecto que tiene la contribución de los brazos en los aterrizajes de los saltos verticales sobre las componentes de las fuerzas de reacción, goniometría articular y contribución de los segmentos corporales al desplazamiento vertical del centro de gravedad (CG. Han participado 29 deportistas donde el salto vertical constituye una habilidad básica. Todos los participantes debían dejarse caer desde una altura de 0.5 m y amortiguar la caída en dos situaciones experimentales: a sin acción de brazos y b con participación libre de los brazos. Se ha utilizado una plataforma de fuerza, operando a 500 Hz, sincronizada temporalmente a una cámara de vídeo a 240 Hz que registraba el plano sagital de los saltos. Los saltos han sido considerados como un movimiento simétrico que se desarrolla en un plano, compuesto por un modelo mecánico simplificado de ocho segmentos. Los resultados han puesto de manifiesto que la participación libre de los brazos contribuye a reducir del segundo pico máximo de fuerza, lo que se produce debido a la mayor distancia de frenado del CG y una menor reducción de la velocidad vertical del CG, lo que podría contribuir a reducir el riesgo de lesiones. La contribución segmentaria al desplazamiento vertical del CG indica que la restricción de los brazos durante los aterrizajes produce un cambio importante en el mecanismo de absorción de las fuerzas que podría incrementar la tensión en el ligamento cruzado anterior de la rodilla. Abstract The purpose was to evaluate the effect of the arms action during vertical jump landing on ground reaction forces, joint kinematic and vertical displacement of the center of gravity (CG. 29 athletes where the vertical jump constitutes a basic skill in their sport have participated in this study. All participants had to drop from a height of 0.5 m and cushion the fall in two experimental situations: a without arm action and b with free participation of the

Parque hortícola y ateneo de fabricación en Can Cuiàs

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Vitti, Yaary

2014-01-01

Recalificación de una área industrial situada en Can Cuiàs (Barcelona). El proyecto se desarrolla en dos fases a diferente escala: la realización de un parque hortícola como nueva centralidad y conector entre los barrios, y el reciclaje de una nave industrial abandonada como nuevo ateneo de fabricación digital.

Motorcycle Accident injuries seen at Kakamega Provincial Hospital ...

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Background: Injuries related to motorcycles contribute significantly to the number of road traffic injuries This study was aimed at determining the pattern of injuries caused by motorcycle crash among patients seen at Kakamega provincial hospital in Kenya... Methods: This was a cross sectional study which was conducted in ...

Functional classification of the Gauteng provincial road network ...

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The built environment consists of various land uses and activities connected by a road network. The efficiency and effectiveness of the road network directly impacts economic growth and societal movement. This study involved the functional classification of the Gauteng provincial road network using the South African Road ...

Toxic substances: Federal-provincial control. Revised edition. Current issue review No. 88-11E

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Douglas, K; Johansen, D

1993-01-01

There is widespread public concern about the effect of toxic substances on human health and the environment. This document looks at the federal-provincial control on toxic substances. It specifically examines the control of toxic substances under the Canadian constitution; the political arena; the federal- provincial co-operation; the Green Plan; and the 1991 Auditor General's Report.

Provincialism within limits?

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Hesselager, Jens

2015-01-01

of cosmopolitanism and provincialism in relation to music is developed with reference to Franz Liszt, who in the context of this article comes to function as a sort of ‘cosmopolitan’ mirror image of the ‘provincial’ Danish composer, Henrik Rung (1807-1871). Rung’s work Slaget ved Fredericia (1850) – a piece...... of nationalist political propaganda, in effect – is analysed, and it is suggested that while it is certainly suffused with patriotic rhetoric (such as the occasion demanded), Rung nevertheless at the same time took the opportunity to incorporate a number of significant international musical influences, notably...... from Felicien David’s symphonic ode, Le désert, Meyerbeer’s Les huguenots and from the vocal music of the Italian renaissance. These influences are interpreted as indicative of an international outlook, differing quite markedly from that of his internationally renowned contemporary, Niels W. Gade...

Las áreas silvestres protegidas del estado como zonas de conservación de la naturaleza: El Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena

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M. González

2013-12-01

Full Text Available El presente trabajo es una breve descripción del Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, un área protegida localizada en el sur de Chile, que se caracteriza por la presencia de paisajes montañosos de origen glaciar, con una serie de lagos, lagunas, y ríos, los cuales albergan especies endémicas de flora y fauna. Estas características convierten a este parque en uno de los más visitados a nivel nacional. Se discuten aspectos sobre conservación y manejo del parque.

Physical activity opportunities in Canadian childcare facilities: a provincial/territorial review of legislation.

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Vanderloo, Leigh M; Tucker, Patricia; Ismail, Ali; van Zandvroort, Melissa M

2012-05-01

Preschoolers spend a substantial portion of their day in childcare; therefore, these centers are an ideal venue to encourage healthy active behaviors. It is important that provinces'/territories' childcare legislation encourage physical activity (PA) opportunities. The purpose of this study was to review Canadian provincial/territorial childcare legislation regarding PA participation. Specifically, this review sought to 1) appraise each provincial/territorial childcare regulation for PA requirements, 2) compare such regulations with the NASPE PA guidelines, and 3) appraise these regulations regarding PA infrastructure. A review of all provincial/territorial childcare legislation was performed. Each document was reviewed separately by 2 researchers, and the PA regulations were coded and summarized. The specific provincial/territorial PA requirements (eg, type/frequency of activity) were compared with the NASPE guidelines. PA legislation for Canadian childcare facilities varies greatly. Eight of the thirteen provinces/territories provide PA recommendations; however, none provided specific time requirements for daily PA. All provinces/territories did require access to an outdoor play space. All Canadian provinces/territories lack specific PA guidelines for childcare facilities. The development, implementation, and enforcement of national PA legislation for childcare facilities may aid in tackling the childhood obesity epidemic and assist childcare staff in supporting and encouraging PA participation.

Determinación de plaguicidas en la cuenca de Salto Grande : Incidencia de los procesos de potabilización sobre los niveles residuales

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Williman, Celia

2015-01-01

Los problemas de calidad de agua en los lagos y embalses de Argentina se han incrementado por las actividades agrícolas, deforestación, explotación forestal, cría de animales, actividades mineras, escurrimiento urbano y descargas de aguas residuales no tratadas. La región aledaña al embalse Salto Grande, presenta un importante desarrollo agrícola, donde se utilizan numerosos tipos de plaguicidas. Estos compuestos generan contaminación ambiental, ya sea por deriva y/o acumulación en ...

Towards Cyber City: DKI Jakarta and Surabaya Provincial Government Digital Public Services

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Mia Angeline

2016-10-01

Full Text Available The goal of this research was to do a comparative study on the use of information technology in DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through Jakarta.go.id website and Surabaya City Local Government through Surabaya.go.id website. This research focused on public services and interactive use of communication media. Research method used was descriptive qualitative. Data were collected through a depth interview with Jakarta.go.id and Surabaya.go.id website administrators, observation of digital data, literature review, and through secondary data. Data analysis was done through a constant comparative technique. The results indicates that diffusion innovation theory is used by provincial government to give digital public services. It means that the government is seeking people to adopt the use of information technology in the interaction with the government. Local and Provincial Government provides a media center for public services, which the public can access information and provide input to the government. Some of the challenges show that society is not fully ready to change from conventional public services to digital public services received from the government. There is a massive need to educate society while also providing free mobile internet services. Other than that, there is also a gap in internal governmental human resources skill and competences. As a solution to some of these problems, both DKI Jakarta and Surabaya Provincial Government need to apply information technology to achieve e-government and cyber city. 

Attitudes of Employees of Provincial Directorates of National Education and School Administrators towards Strategic Planning

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Altinkurt, Yahya

2010-01-01

The aim of the study is to determine the attitudes of employees of Provincial Directorates of National Education and school administrators towards strategic planning. The research was designed as a survey model study. The population of the research consisted of employees of Provincial Directorate of National Education of Kutahya and school…

Isla de frío de los parques urbanos: una aproximación desde el estudio de la influencia climática de los parques urbanos en Barcelona

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García Haro, Alan

2017-01-01

Màster universitari en Estudis Avançats en Arquitectura: Gestió i Valoració Urbana i Arquitectònica El efecto de isla de calor urbana es generado por la estructura de las ciudades y la alta concentración de actividades antropogénicas. No obstante, los parques urbanos, por su abundante vegetación y superficie permeable, presentan temperaturas menores que el resto de espacios y generan la llamada isla de frío. Por lo que su promoción puede mitigar las afectaciones relacionadas con el increme...

Canadian energy and climate policies: A SWOT analysis in search of federal/provincial coherence

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Fertel, Camille; Bahn, Olivier; Vaillancourt, Kathleen; Waaub, Jean-Philippe

2013-01-01

This paper presents an analysis of Canadian energy and climate policies in terms of the coherence between federal and provincial/territorial strategies. After briefly describing the institutional, energy, and climate contexts, we perform a SWOT analysis on the themes of energy security, energy efficiency, and technology and innovation. Within this analytical framework, we discuss the coherence of federal and provincial policies and of energy and climate policies. Our analysis shows that there is a lack of consistency in the Canadian energy and climate strategies beyond the application of market principles. Furthermore, in certain sectors, the Canadian approach amounts to an amalgam of decisions made at a provincial level without cooperation with other provinces or with the federal government. One way to improve policy coherence would be to increase the cooperation between the different jurisdictions by using a combination of policy tools and by relying on existing intergovernmental agencies. - Highlights: • We perform a SWOT analysis of the Canadian energy and climate policies. • We analyse policy coherence between federal and provincial/territorial strategies. • We show that a lack of coordination leads to a weak coherence among policies. • The absence of cooperation results in additional costs for Canada

Toxic substances: Federal-provincial control -- rev. revised edition. Current issue review No. 88-11E

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Douglas, K

1994-12-31

This document provides a background and analysis on federal-provincial control of toxic substances, including their control under the Canadian Constitution, legislation passed by both levels of government, political aspects, federal-provincial cooperation, the Green Plan, and the Auditor General`s report. Parliamentary action taken and a chronology of events are also included.

LBA-ECO LC-01 National, Provincial, and Park Boundaries, Ecuador

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration — This data set contains the national and provincial boundaries of Ecuador as well as the boundaries of two national parks: the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and the...

LBA-ECO LC-01 National, Provincial, and Park Boundaries, Ecuador

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration — ABSTRACT: This data set contains the national and provincial boundaries of Ecuador as well as the boundaries of two national parks: the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and...

THE USE OF GEOTECHNOLOGY IN ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN SALTO VENTOSO (FARROUPILHA/RS

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Paulo Roberto Teixeira

2012-03-01

Full Text Available This paper is the outcome of a survey on environmental impacts due to visitors in a tourist attraction, using geotechnology as a tool. The study was carried out at Salto Ventoso, Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul State (Brazil, a tourist attraction with major importance for the region. At the site, a private area, the attraction is a 60 meters (197 feet height cascade and its scenic landscape. Visitors can also hike through the trail that goes behind the waterfall. The trail was mapped using GPS (Global Positioning System and theodolite, and divided into twelve sections, which were evaluated on the issues of declivity, width, damage to natural resources and infrastructure, drainage problems, number of unofficial trails and amount of waste. The results showed that the site presents a series of environmental impacts resulting from both lack of planning and great amount of visitors. Some strategies for managing the site would be the installation of safety and signing infrastructure, as well as a work on environmental awareness of the visitors and their impacts on site.

Re-diseño de la línea de ejes de turbinas Francis de salto elevado para la mejora de su competitividad

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GARCÍA MÓNACO, ALEJANDRO

2015-01-01

El objetivo de este proyecto es mejorar la línea de ejes de las turbinas Francis de eje horizontal. En especial, se ha trabajado con aquellas máquinas diseñadas para funcionar con saltos de agua elevados. El proyecto surge del conocimiento de importantes ventajas económicas de las turbinas horizontales frente a las verticales y de la voluntad por parte de ALSTOM HYDRO de mejorar los rendimientos de las primeras para hacerlas más competitivas. Los capítulos 3 y 4 son introductorios a la pro...

THE SOCIOLOGICAL PORTRAIT OF PROVINCIAL UNIVERSITY ENTRANTS ON THE EXAMPLE OF UST-ILIMSK CITY

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Filipp Rozanov

2012-01-01

Full Text Available The article presents the results of sociological study carried out to obtain a general model of ideas, expectations and preferences of provincial students in their attitude to higher education. The received results are presented in the form of diagrams. Provides a general interpretation of the data and on their basis are proposed recommendations for development marketing strategy and campaign to attract university entrants to the provincial university.

A avaliação do método “Salto Triplo” aplicado a estudantes do curso de Medicina

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Isaac Farias Cansanção

2017-08-01

Full Text Available The present article aims to report an experience of tutors in performing a triple jump by evaluating the methodology of Problem-Based Learning (PBL in a group of 37 students of the second period of a medical school of the Federal University of São Francisco Valley - UNIVASF, campus Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brazil.The "triple jump" occurred in a daylight period, and was divided into three tutorial groups of nine students, a group of ten students and eight tutors. The problem situation was prepared by the tutors involved and all students were previously informed about the methodology applied. The assessment was divided into three stages (1-presentation of the problem; 2- individualized study; 3- Oral Presentation. In the end of the triple jump , it was applied an evaluative questionnaire and the 27 students had consented previously to fill them out. The students who participated in this application were able to quickly identify the learning objectives (94.6%. However, a small part of the participants (about 5% suggested modifications on the time used to complete all the steps of the “Triple Jump”.The reported experience consolidate this evaluative tool has formative character and effective way in the measuring the teaching-learning process of students in health care in PBL methodby improving their educational background. O presente artigo tem como objetivo relatar a experiência vivenciada por tutores na realização de um salto triplo avaliando a metodologia de Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas (ABP em um grupo de 37 estudantes do segundo período do curso de medicina da Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco-UNIVASF, campus de Paulo Afonso, Bahia, Brasil. O “salto triplo” ocorreu em um período diurno, e foi dividida em três grupos de tutoria de nove alunos, um grupo com dez alunos e oito docentes. A situação-problema foi elaborada pelos tutores envolvidos e todos os estudantes foram previamente informados sobre a metodologia

Análisis de la capacidad de salto antes, durante y después de la competición en jugadores internacionales junior de baloncesto. (Analysis of jumping capacity before, during and after competition in international junior basketball players.

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Jaime San Román Quintana

2010-10-01

Full Text Available Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue valorar la disminución de la altura de salto en el test CMJ antes, durante y después de la competición en nueve jóvenes jugadores internacionales de baloncesto. Del mismo modo, se analizó la relación entre los minutos que cada jugador permanecía en cancha y la disminución de la capacidad de salto. Para ello, se evaluó la altura de salto mediante el CMJ en 8 momentos diferentes (antes y después del calentamiento, durante el descanso, inmediatamente después del partido y en los minutos 1’, 3’, 5’ y 7’ tras la finalización del encuentro utilizando una plataforma de contacto. Para estimar la presencia de diferencias significativas entre los momentos se utilizó el análisis de la varianza (ANOVA de una cola. Los resultados demuestran que la capacidad de salto empeoró progresivamente durante la competición (F = 89.29, p = 0, descendiendo durante el descanso de 52.7 cm a 50.2 cm (p abstract The main aim of this study was to assess the decrease in jump height in CMJ test before, during and after competition in international youth basketball. Equally, we examined the relationship between minutes played and the decline in jump capacity during the course of the match. To do this, we evaluated the jump height in CMJ by eight different times (before and after warm up, at rest, immediately after the game and within minutes 1', 3', 5 'and 7' after completion of the competition using a contact platform. To estimate the presence of significant differences between the times we used a one – way analysis of variance (ANOVA. The results showed, that the jumping capacity decreased during competition (F = 89.29, p = 0, decrease during the rest of 52.7 cm to 50.2 cm (p

Foreign University Involvement in Sustainable New Town Planning in Provincial China

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David. J. Edelman

Full Text Available ABSTRACT: Recent concern with sustainable urban development has focused on the widespread development of new towns and the expansion of cities throughout China. In recent decades, an increasing number of planning and design professionals in the United States and Europe have undertaken consulting work in China. This study examines the first instance of a Chinese city funding an American academic planning unit to create a conceptual plan for a new town. The School of Planning from the University of Cincinnati was commissioned to prepare the conceptual plan for the Anyang Eastern New Town. Prior to the drafting of the plan, faculty and students visited the site on a reconnaissance and data gathering mission, undertook research and studio work, organized presentations, and navigated the labyrinthine bureaucracy at the local, provincial, and national levels. These experiences differ considerably from those encountered in places such as Shanghai and the southern coastal plain region. This article identifies a number of issues that play a key role in the success of projects involving American or European Universities in conjunction with the Chinese government, particularly provincial authorities. This paper provides a valuable reference for any organization involved in such undertakings. KEYWORDS: Chinese urban planning, sustainable urban design, provincial planning

Caracterização biológica e zoneamento ambiental do Parque Estadual do Jiquí \\2013 RN/Brasil:subsídios ao plano de maneio

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Farias, Flávio Henrique Cunha de

2009-01-01

Tese de mestrado, Biologia (Biologia da Conservação), 2009, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências O presente trabalho teve como objectivos a caracterização biológica e proposição de um zoneamento ambiental para Parque Estadual do Jiquí, na perspectiva de subsidiar o plano de maneio desta Unidade de Conservação. O Parque está localizado no Município de Parnamirim, no Estado do Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil, com uma área de aproximadamente 398 ha, abrangendo importantes recursos hídri...

Biodiversidad de gasterópodos terrestres (Mollusca en el Parque Biológico Sierra de San Javier, Tucumán, Argentina

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María José Miranda

2010-09-01

Full Text Available Se realizó un inventario y se analizaron parámetros de diversidad de la malacofauna terrestre del Parque Biológico Sierra de San Javier. Se llevaron a cabo muestreos cualitativos y cuantitativos en parcelas de 10x10m tomadas en transectas altitudinales, para un total de 22 169 especímenes recolectados. Las identificaciones taxonómicas se llevaron a cabo a nivel de especie. Se construyó una matriz de especies por parcela para analizar patrones de diversidad y se utilizaron estimadores no paramétricos (ICE, ACE, Chao 1 y Chao 2 para calcular la diversidad del Parque, el grado de completitud del muestreo y la agregación espacial de los datos. Se calcularon los índices de Shannon, Simpson, Whittaker y Jaccard. La riqueza del Parque fue estimada en 32 especies distribuidas en 21 géneros y 13 familias. Solo una especie pertenece a Caenogastropoda, el resto son Pulmonados Stylommatophora y Systellommatophora. La familia más representada fue Charopidae mientras que la especie con mayor abundancia relativa fue Adelopoma tucma. La riqueza y diversidad fue levemente mayor en chaco seco que en bosque húmedo de Yungas. Los valores de diversidad obtenidos fueron elevados en comparación con estudios previos realizados en el noroeste Argentino.

Chemistry 300. Administration Manual for Supervising Teachers, Provincial Examination, Answer Key--Multiple-Choice and Written-Answer Questions, and Provincial Summary Report = Chimie 300. Guide d'administration a l'intention des surveillants d'examen, Examen provincial, Cle de correction--Questions choix multiple et Questions responses ouvertes, et Rapport sommaire provincial.

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This collection of manuals contains the Manitoba Provincial Chemistry Examination for students seeking credit in Senior 4 Chemistry (Chemistry 300) and instructions for its use and grading. The examination is based on the Core Topics of the Senior 4 Chemistry course and accounts for 30% of the student's final grade in the course. The examination…

PARQUES DE PRODUÇÃO DE ENERGIA EÓLICA E TRANSFORMAÇÕES NA PAISAGEM – ESTUDO DE CASO EM SANTA VITÓRIA DO PALMAR/RS

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Anelize Milano Cardoso

2015-07-01

Full Text Available Numa região das mais isoladas do Estado, no extremo sul do país, logo no início da BR-471, rodovia que liga o município do Chuí ao município de Santa Vitória do Palmar, já estão instalados os primeiros aerogeradores do Complexo Eólico Campos Neutrais, que reúne três grandes parques: Geribatu, Chuí e Hermenegildo. As dez plantas, cada uma com mais de dez aerogeradores do Parque Eólico Geribatu já estão finalizados e em funcionamento, causando uma alteração drástica na fisionomia da paisagem. O objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender, a partir da literatura referente, o crescimento da produção de energia eólica, as características das áreas em que se implantaram parques ou complexos eólicos e os impactos dos objetos técnicos relacionados a esta produção na paisagem. Foi realizado, primeiramente, um levantamento de material bibliográfico sobre os métodos relativos ao estudo da paisagem, destacando-se a abordagem da percepção. Atualmente observa-se que as alterações sentidas na dinâmica do município, devido à instalação do Parque Eólico, não se limitam apenas ao impacto visual, tais como o aumento do fluxo do trânsito e a maior circulação de pessoas. Santa Vitória do Palmar, com a implementação do Parque, vive uma atmosfera de otimismo, ganhando uma nova identidade, alterando assim de forma positiva, a própria relação da comunidade local com o contexto que a circunda. Santa Vitória do Palmar, no imaginário local, passou a contextualizar-se no mundo globalizado através de um símbolo que representa a ideia de desenvolvimento limpo e responsável.

Descripción de la dieta del zorro gris, Pseudalopex griseus (Canidae) (Gray, 1869), en el Parque Nacional Sierra de las quijadas, San Luis, Argentina

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Núñez, María Beatriz; Bozzolo, Liliana

2006-01-01

La dieta de Pseudalopex griseus (Gray, 1869) fue estudiada mediante el análisis de heces recolectadas en el Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas. El parque representa un ambiente semiárido, con regímenes hídricos estacionalmente marcados. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el ítem más abundante durante todo el año es el Orden Coleoptera (estación seca 26%; estación húmeda 31%). En la estación seca, el ítem más abundante fueron las cactáceas (12%) y en la húmeda las leguminosas (25%). Otr...

Las comunidades de insectos del Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares (centro de España: estado de conservación

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Martín Cano, J.

1995-12-01

Full Text Available The Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares (PRCAM is a protected area at the North of Madrid. Eight sampling sites were selected representing different ecosystems and land uses. In these sites we studied the communities of four insect groups: Collembolla, Chrysomelida, Curculionoidea and Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea. The objetive of the study was to assess the conservation status of the Park ecosystems and the paralelism of the results in these four insect groups. The results show that the Park ecosystems are heavily disturbed. The lowland areas being damaged to a greater extent. On the other hand the four groups have a different behaviour in similar conditions. This shows the importance of gathering information from different groups in order to assess or manage the biological diversity of an area.

El Parque Regional de la Cuenca Alta del Manzanares (PRCAM es un área protegida del norte de Madrid. En el se han elegido ocho puntos representativos de sus ecosistemas y del uso del territorio. En estos puntos se han estudiado las comunidades de cuatro grupos de insectos: Colémbolos, Crisomélidos, Curculiónidos y Mariposas. El objetivo del estudio es valorar el estado de conservación de los ecosistemas del parque, y el grado de paralelismo de la información suministrada por los cuatro grupos de insectos sobre unas mismas áreas. Los resultados indican que los ecosistemas del Parque están muy alterados. El grado de deterioro es mayor en las zonas de menor altitud. Por otro lado las comunidades de estos cuatro grupos de insectos responden de formas distintas ante situaciones idénticas. De ello se deduce la importancia de tener en cuenta varios grupos de organismos a la hora de manejar o valorar la diversidad biológica de un zona.

The Provincialism problem

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Terry Smith

2011-06-01

Full Text Available The system through which art is created, exhibited, collected, interpreted, and, in some special cases, enters the history of art is not a 'natural' order built around the development of Art as such. It is profoundly shaped by an inequitable distribution of reputation-conferring power that is centered on the New York artworld. While artists, critics, curators and others living elsewhere are subject to the provincialising effects of distance from the centre, those working at the centre are also provincials in that they are subject to an internal hierarchy that confers star status on just a few artists at a time. The article explores the patterns of artmaking at peripheries through the example of Australian art, and at the centre through its institutionalized acceptance of 'accelerated avant-gardism'. Can the provincialist bind be broken? Only through exceptional acts of critical reflexivity on the part of artists, critics and curators. This must occur at all points in this iniquitous, self-perpetuating system––something that, at the moment, does not seem likely.

The Mounting process and dielectric tests of the Parque Caballero armored substation in SF6(220 Kv); Montaje y pruebas dielectricas de la estacion blindada en gas SF6 (220 kV) 'Parque Caballero'

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Decoud, Carlos; Bobadilla, Alberto [ANDE - Administracion Nacional de Electricidad, Assuncion (Paraguay)

2001-07-01

This document approaches the aspects referring to the mounting and also dielectric tests for the Parque Caballero armored substation in SF6. This type of installation represents a innovation regarding substations in urban centres. The most relevant items in relation to the mounting process are shown in a summarized way, as well as the aspects related to dielectric tests executed during the substation commissioning.

Parque Verde Urbano como espaço de desenvolvimento psicossocial e sensibilização socioambiental = Urban Green Park as psychosocial development space and socioenvironmental awareness = Parque Verde Urbano como espacio de desarrollo psicosocial y sensibilización socioambiental

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Sousa, Adria de Lima

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Os parques verdes em grandes metrópoles têm sido identificados como espaços que promovem o bem-estar físico e mental, tendo em vista suas características que permitem ao visitante o contato com a natureza mesmo vivendo em um ambiente urbano. Esse estudo desenvolvido com visitantes de um Parque Verde Urbano (PVU na cidade de Manaus- AM, investigou as motivações presentes na escolha da visitação desse espaço e os tipos de sentimentos ativados no contato com a natureza. Participaram da pesquisa 140 visitantes adultos (M=59 e F=81 a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória com aplicação de entrevistas semiestruturadas durante sua visita ao PVU. Os resultados evidenciam que, além dos benefícios psicossociais proporcionados por esses ambientes identificados como restauradores, os visitantes vivenciaram sentimentos de valorização da natureza, despertando assim, maior sensibilização para a proteção e cuidado ambiental

Tillandsia myosura Griseb. ex Baker (Bromeliaceae, una nueva cita para la flora de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, (Argentina

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Juan Manuel Cellini

2012-07-01

Full Text Available Se cita por primera vez para la Provincia de Buenos Aires Tillandsia myosura, coleccionada en las inmediaciones del arroyo Pereyra, Parque Provincial y Reserva de la Biosfera Parque Pereyra Iraola (Partido de Berazategui, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Esta especie, conocida hasta el presente sólo para el sur de Uruguay y las provincias de Catamarca, Córdoba, Jujuy, La Rioja, La Pampa, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santiago del Estero y Tucumán en Argentina es citada por primera vez para la Provincia de Buenos Aires, ampliándose su límite sur de distribución. En el presente trabajo se describe e ilustra la especie, y se presenta una clave para diferenciarla de especies afines de distribución congruente.

Categorizing Two Taiwanese Major Political Parties From Their Faces: The Influence of Provincial Appearance

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Chien-Kai Chang

2018-03-01

Full Text Available People go beyond the inferences afforded by a person’s observable features to make guesses about personality traits or even social memberships such as political affiliations. The present study extended Hu et al. (2016 to further investigate the influence of provincial appearance on differentiating KMT (Kuomintang and DPP (Democratic Progressive Party candidates by headshot photos with three experiments. In Experiment 1 (Membership categorization task, participants categorized the photos from the pilot study (where the difference between the perceived age of KMT and DPP candidates was reduced and divided into four blocks by their perceived age. We found that participants were able to distinguish KMT from DPP candidates significantly better than chance, even when the perceived age difference between the two parties was minimized. In Experiment 2 (Trait rating task, we asked young and middle-aged adults to rate six traits on candidate’s photos. We found that “provincial appearance” is the core trait differentiating the two parties for both young and older participants, while “facial maturity” is another trait for older participants only. In Experiment 3 (Double categorization task, we asked participants to categorize the photos from the Exp. 1 on their membership (KMT or DPP and on provincial appearance (mainlander or native Taiwanese in two separate sessions. Results showed that young adults were likely to use the “provincial appearance” as the main characteristic cue to categorize candidates’ political membership. In sum, our study showed that Taiwanese adults could categorize the two parties by their headshot photos when age cue was eliminated. Moreover, provincial appearance was the most critical trait for differentiating between KMT and DPP candidates, which may reflect a piece of significant history during the development of the two parties.

Pricing of alcohol in Canada: A comparison of provincial policies and harm-reduction opportunities.

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Giesbrecht, Norman; Wettlaufer, Ashley; Thomas, Gerald; Stockwell, Tim; Thompson, Kara; April, Nicole; Asbridge, Mark; Cukier, Samantha; Mann, Robert; McAllister, Janet; Murie, Andrew; Pauley, Chris; Plamondon, Laurie; Vallance, Kate

2016-05-01

Alcohol pricing is an effective prevention policy. This paper compares the 10 Canadian provinces on three research-based alcohol pricing policies-minimum pricing, pricing by alcohol content and maintaining prices relative to inflation. The selection of these three policies was based on systematic reviews and seminal research papers. Provincial data for 2012 were obtained from Statistics Canada and relevant provincial ministries, subsequently sent to provincial authorities for verification, and then scored by team members. All provinces, except for Alberta, have minimum prices for at least one beverage type sold in off-premise outlets. All provinces, except for British Columbia and Quebec, have separate (and higher) minimum pricing for on-premise establishments. Regarding pricing on alcohol content, western and central provinces typically scored higher than provinces in Eastern Canada. Generally, minimum prices were lower than the recommended $1.50 per standard drink for off-premise outlets and $3.00 per standard drink in on-premise venues. Seven of 10 provinces scored 60% or higher compared to the ideal on indexing prices to inflation. Prices for a representative basket of alcohol products in Ontario and Quebec have lagged significantly behind inflation since 2006. While examples of evidence-based alcohol pricing policies can be found in every jurisdiction in Canada, significant inter-provincial variation leaves substantial unrealised potential for further reducing alcohol-related harm and costs. This comparative assessment of alcohol price policies provides clear indications of how individual provinces could adjust their pricing policies and practices to improve public health and safety. [Giesbrecht N, Wettlaufer A, Thomas G, Stockwell T, Thompson K, April N, Asbridge M, Cukier S, Mann R, McAllister J, Murie A, Pauley C, Plamondon L, Vallance K. Pricing of alcohol in Canada: A comparison of provincial policies and harm-reduction opportunities. Drug Alcohol Rev

Mastofauna terrestre do Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro, Estado de Santa Catarina, sul do Brasil

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Jorge José Cherem

2011-06-01

Full Text Available http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2011v24n3p73 O Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro, situado no centro-leste do Estado de Santa Catarina, sul do Brasil, possui 85.000ha e abrange grande diversidade de ambientes (floresta ombrófila densa, incluindo manguezais e restingas, floresta ombrófila mista e estepe ombrófila. De 1991 a 2010 foram realizados 22 estudos sobre sua mastofauna, abrangendo os métodos de captura com armadilhas de arame, armadilhas de interceptação e queda, caixas de nidificação, redes-de-neblina, armadilhas fotográficas, observação direta e vestígios. Foram registradas 75 espécies autóctones (cerca de 54% das espécies de mamíferos terrestres confirmados para Santa Catarina pertencentes a 8 ordens e 25 famílias. Quinze espécies são ameaçadas em nível estadual, nacional ou mundial. A possibilidade de ocorrência de outras espécies e aspectos gerais da conservação dos mamíferos no Parque são discutidos.

L'etat, C'est Moi: Why provincial Intra-governmental disputes in ...

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L'etat, C'est Moi: Why provincial Intra-governmental disputes in Shout Africa remain ungoverned by the final constitution and the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act - and how we can best resolve them.

Metallic elements distribution in drainage sediments of the Parque Estadual de Anchieta - Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Nogueira, Claudio Ailton; Figueiredo, Ana Maria Graciano; Sigolo, Joel Barbujiani

2002-01-01

This paper presents a preliminary study of the geochemical behavior of metals in river sediments from Parque Estadual da Ilha Anchieta which is located in the north coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Anchieta Island presents many natural ecosystems well preserved without anthropogenic contamination. The sediments were collected in two different points in one of the main rivers of the island. Samples were analyzed by instrumental neutron activation analyses (INAA) which permits the quantification of total concentration of metals (Ba, Co, Cr, Cs, Fe Hf, Rb, Sc, Ta and Zn), rare earth elements (Ce, Eu, La, Lu, Nd, Sm, Tb e Yb), actinides (U and Th) and non metals (As, Br and Sb). Elemental content in the samples had remained relatively constant along the deep of the sample and the changes seemed to be well correlated with the size of the particles in the samples. The precision and the accuracy of the results were evaluated by the analysis of two geological reference materials and data obtained were in good agreement with recommended values. The values obtained for the analyzed elements can be considered the natural concentration of those elements, since Parque Estadual da Ilha Anchieta is preserved from anthropogenic impact. (author)

A Comprehensive Assessment and Spatial Analysis of Vulnerability of China’s Provincial Economies

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Chongqiang Ren

2018-04-01

Full Text Available Vulnerability theory is a fundamental scientific knowledge system in sustainable development, and vulnerability assessment is important in vulnerability studies. Economic vulnerability affects economic growth sustainability. Comprehensive assessment of economic vulnerability in the process of economic growth under the theoretical framework of vulnerability will provide a new perspective for vulnerability studies. Based on a vulnerability scoping diagram assessment model, this study selected 22 economic sensitivity indexes and 25 economic adaptability indexes from the economic, social, and nature–resource–environmental subsystems to comprehensively assess and spatially analyse the vulnerability of China’s provincial economies since the year 2000, while applying the entropy method, multilevel extension assessment, spatial measurement method, and geographic information system technology. The results showed the following: (1 There are great differences in the vulnerability of China’s provincial economies. Western China’s vulnerability is higher and the fluctuation range of economic vulnerability is larger. The vulnerability increased significantly based on spatial differential features; (2 Regional differences in economic vulnerability, mainly caused by differences within a region, increased gradually. Eastern and Western China showed the spatial pattern characteristics of prominent and reinforcing regional imbalance, while Central and Northeast China showed declining regional imbalance. The spatial structure evolution of economic vulnerability is characterized by a volatility curve, and regional separation and divergence are strengthened; (3 Growth of China’s provincial economies and economic vulnerability are related negatively. In Eastern, Central, and Northeast China, vulnerability of the provincial economies has a negative spillover effect on neighbouring provinces’ economic growth, while in Western China it has a slight positive

OS INSTRUMENTOS DE GESTÃO TERRITORIAL DE APOIO AO ECOTURISMO NO PARQUE DO JALAPÃO-TO

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Maria do Carmo de Lima Bezerra

2014-03-01

Full Text Available O trabalho analisa as políticas públicas de proteção ambiental e de promoção do ecoturismo com objetivo de identificar as convergências e divergências entre seus principios e instrumentos  de modo a viabilizar o turismo em unidades  de conservação. Parte da premissa que  a trajetória diferenciada da base conceitual na qual estão  ancoradas as duas politicas pode auxiliar no entendimento das divergências que ocorrem na pr[atica do ecoturismo em unidades de conservação no Brasil, qual seja  os conceitos de preservação e conservação. Estuda o caso do parque estadual do Jalapão no Estado do Tocantins e adota  a análise comparativa como método de trabalho tendo como objeto de análise os Planos de Uso Público do Parque Estadual do Jalapão e Desenvolvimento do Ecoturismo da Região do Jalapão. Como resultado é aprentada uma matriz que classifica princípios e proppsições  dos dois instrumentos de gestão territorial analisados destacando que no nível dos princípios  existe uma certa convergência mas que predominam as divergências na proposição dos instrumentos de gestão. O método utilizado possibilita um diálogo franco entre os atores  envolvidos na  gestão das duas politicas sendo um facilitador da promoção do turismo sustentável não só no caso do Parque do Jalapão mas  em outras Unidades de conservação já que o método utilizado se fundamenta na legislação que embasa as duas políticas públicas no pais.

Multi-annual climate in Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, Atacama Desert, Chile Clima multianual en el Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, Desierto de Atacama, Chile

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MATTHEW V. THOMPSON

2003-06-01

Full Text Available The lomas formations of the Peruvian and Atacama deserts are characterized by both climatic and floristic spatial heterogeneity, as well as non-contiguous pockets of relatively distinct flora. We examined two distinct types of communities in Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar in Chile, the low-elevation arroyo and bajada community, and the high-elevation fog-zone community. We determined the distribution with elevation of the dominant perennial plant species in a single arroyo community, as well as the distribution of associated climatic characteristics. Climatic conditions (including air temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction were recorded from June, 1999, to March, 2001, for the arroyo, as well as for a medium-elevation inland site with little vegetation, and a high-elevation fog-zone site with copious vegetation. The fog layer, or camanchaca, derived from the marine inversion layer ubiquitous to the Peruvian and Atacama deserts was found to be more persistent, though weaker, during the summer months and somewhat more condensed and shallower in the winter months, with uncharacteristically dry air and high temperatures occurring at and above 400 m elevation during the late fall and early winter of 2000. The reduction or increase in the maximum elevation of the camanchaca or a change in the rainfall regime of the park may have broad implications for the distribution or even presence of certain species in Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar. Vegetation patterns appear to be strongly dependent on inversion layer development, and perhaps on its subsidence during the winter. A number of species prevalent at low-elevation sites may have little advantage at a high-elevation foggy site, whereas the consistently high humidity at low elevations would be a boon to any desert plant accustomed to low precipitation. If we are to successfully assess the effects of changes in southern Pacific weather patterns, it will become necessary to more

Los parques temáticos como estrategia didáctica para la enseñanza de la ciencia

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Ana Patricia León Urquijo

2013-02-01

Full Text Available La enseñanza de la ciencia en los últimos años ha cobrado importancia, por los avances de la ciencia y la tecnología. La educaciónha utilizado diferentes estrategias didácticas que ha ido evolucionando a través de los tiempos. Se analiza la importancia delos parques temáticos como recursos didácticos aprovechables para la generación de actitudes positivas en el aprendizaje de laciencia; y confirma la utilidad que representa, para los profesores, preparar el aprendizaje, utilizando estrategias didácticas, antes,durante y después de la visita a estos sitios que, por sí mismos, son lugares que motivan la participación activa de los estudiantes.Por esta razón se presentan los resultados del diseño, desarrollo y evaluación de guías didácticas realizadas por profesores de cienciasde un colegio oficial, para estudiantes de secundaria que visitaron un parque temático.

ATIVIDADES DE CAMPO E STEAM: POSSÍVEIS INTERAÇÕES NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO EM VISITA AO PARQUE MÃE BONIFÁCIA EM CUIABÁ-MT

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Thiago Beirigo Lopes

2017-12-01

Full Text Available Atualmente está sendo bastante utilizada, principalmente no Reino Unido, a metodologia de ensino STEAM, que é um acrônimo de Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia, Artes e Matemática. Para utilizar essa metodologia ao ensinar, é preciso estabelecer inter-relações entre essas cinco áreas do conhecimento. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo é fruto das discussões realizadas e da atividade solicitadas pela disciplina Tendências e abordagens de pesquisas em ensino de Ciências e Matemática, que ocorreu em julho de 2017, ofertada pelo Programa de Doutorado em Educação em Ciências e Matemática (PPGECEM/REAMEC. Seu objetivo foi conjecturar possibilidades de problematizações STEAM na Atividade de Campo durante uma visita ao Parque Mãe Bonifácia, em Cuiabá-MT. Foram realizadas observações não estruturadas com intuito de identificar possibilidades didáticas, por meio de elementos, estruturas e lugares do referido parque. As possibilidades de problematizações encontradas foram as estruturas construídas no parque, sendo as cabanas de descanso, a estátua que faz referência à matriarca do parque e o mirante. Esta última já não existe mais devido a comprometimento em sua conjuntura estrutural, mas pode ser trabalhado devido registros em sites de notícias locais e nacionais. Logo, o estudo mostrou ser possível utilizar a metodologia STEAM para favorecer a construção de conhecimentos de forma inter-relacionada.

Demandas territoriales del pueblo Mapuche en área Parques Nacionales

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Sebastián Valverde

2010-12-01

Full Text Available En el año 1934 en la región cordillerana de Norpatagonia, se conformó el "Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi", lo cual traería importantes consecuencias para "chilenos" e "indígenas", ya que produciría la migración y expulsión de las áreas rurales de estos pobladores. Desde el imaginario promovido por la elite conservadora de los años '30, se consolidaría la impronta de esta zona -y sus centros urbanos de referencia, San Carlos de Bariloche y Villa la Angostura- como un área pretendidamente "natural", "virgen", con reminiscencias "alpinas", construcción simbólica que cimentó el proceso de despojo. A partir del año 2003, diversos grupos familiares mapuche han iniciado un proceso de reafirmación identitaria y territorial en sus ámbitos ancestrales en el área de Parques Nacionales. Nos proponemos como objetivo analizar las dinámicas que han dado origen a estos procesos asignando centralidad a las diversas políticas estatales.The "Nahuel Huapi National Park" was created in 1934, in the mountain range of North Patagonia. This brought important consequences for the "Chileans" and "Indigenous" because it gave rise to migration and eviction of the rural areas of these populations. The collective imaginary of the conservative elite of the 30's, consolidated the imprint of this area and its urban centres of reference, such as: "San Carlos de Bariloche" and "Villa la Angostura" as a supposedly "natural", "virgin" area, with "alpine" reminiscence. This symbolic construction strengthened the eviction process. Since 2006, several groups of Mapuche families have begun a process of identity and territorial reaffirmation in their ancestral ranges in the National Parks area. It is our goal to analyze the dynamics that have given rise to these processes by assigning centrality to the various state policies.

The Structure and Presentation of Provincial Budgets

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Bev Dahlby

2015-05-01

Full Text Available Provincial governments seem to consider it only natural to finance public infrastructure using debt. There is a standard arsenal of arguments used to justify the practice, to the point where there are scarcely any political voices willing to dissent from the tradition. Financing a bridge or school with debt is like a family buying a house, goes one common rationalization, or like a business taking out a loan for equipment. Others argue that infrastructure investment can stimulate the economy and pays for itself over time. Another justification insists that it is only fair for future generations to shoulder some of the burden of infrastructure purchased today, since they will continue to enjoy it after living generations are gone. Still another holds that debt financing infrastructure offers the necessary smoothing of the tax rate over time. These arguments are widely repeated and accepted as these arguments are, but under closer scrutiny they hold almost no water at all. On the contrary, the economic analysis casts doubts on financing infrastructure using debt. If provinces want to build more roads, bridges, schools, airports, hospitals, and other infrastructure, they would do taxpayers a much bigger favour by financing it through current income. Building a government hospital is not the same as a couple taking out a home mortgage; that couple cannot increase its revenues the way a government can through higher taxes, and that couple has an earning life cycle (rising until the earners are in their mid-50s, and then declining until their income is largely comprised of public and private pensions and savings. Businesses primarily fund new investments using retained earnings; their use of debt is motivated largely by tax incentives that allow interest deductibility. Neither of these are reasonable comparisons for a government’s financing rationale. The fiscal stimulus argument is weak to begin with, as the timing of infrastructure spending is

Figuraciones, conservación y hegemonía en el proyecto de construcción de un camino en la Reserva de Biosfera Yabotí en San Pedro, Misiones - Argentina. Periodo desde el año 2012 hasta el año 2015

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Carla Antonella Cossi

2015-01-01

Full Text Available El presente trabajo se propone describir, desde una perspectivaantropológica, la manera en que un conjunto de agentesligados al turismo y a las áreas naturales protegidas –entre losque se encuentran organizaciones transnacionalesgubernamentales y no gubernamentales, funcionarios políticosy empresarios– se disputan el capital político, simbólico yeconómico necesario para definir los límites de la conservación.Nos aproximamos, así, a las relaciones de fuerzas que generanlas estrategias de conservación y turismo sustentable de losdiferentes sectores involucrados con el proyecto deconstrucción de un camino provincial, al interior de la Reservade Biosfera Yabotí y del Parque provincial Moconá, en SanPedro, Misiones-Argentina.

Provincial geology and the Industrial Revolution.

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Veneer, Leucha

2006-06-01

In the early nineteenth century, geology was a new but rapidly growing science, in the provinces and among the gentlemen scientists of London, Oxford and Cambridge. Industry, particularly mining, often motivated local practical geologists, and the construction of canals and railways exposed the strata for all to see. The most notable of the early practical men of geology was the mineral surveyor William Smith; his geological map of England and Wales, published in 1815, was the first of its kind. He was not alone. The contributions of professional men, and the provincial societies with which they were connected, are sometimes underestimated in the history of geology.

Máquina simuladora de fenómenos volcánicos para el Parque Interactivo Explora

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Gómez Palacio, Carolina; Rendón Ocampo, Jineth; Sierra Sierra, Lina María; Toro Ochoa, Sara Luisa

2010-01-01

Este proyecto de grado fue motivado por una de las obras que se está construyendo actualmente en la ciudad de Medellín como aporte al desarrollo social y educativo para sus habitantes, el parque Explora, es un lugar donde todas las personas pueden disfrutar de un espacio diferente, al tiempo que refuerza sus conocimientos en diferentes áreas del saber, a través de experiencias interactivas que sirven para enseñar mientras se juega.

It only hurts when you produce : ten years of federal/provincial conflict over oil industry revenue sharing

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Smith, D.C.

1998-01-01

This book presents a collection of more than 300 cartoons which were published in 'Oilweek Magazine' between February 1973 and 1983. For the oil industry, this decade represented a time of increased provincial royalties and rising federal taxation. The cartoons depict the ongoing federal-provincial conflict over oil industry revenue sharing. The implication of the title is that while federal and provincial governments each determined the oil industry to be their own golden goose, the goose concluded that future demands for golden eggs would be painful to satisfy. At the time, the cartoons were submitted anonymously, but were well received by 'Oilweek' readers. In 1986, Amoco Regional Petroleum Engineering Supervisor Don Smith, revealed that he was the anonymous artist

Documentos para a história do mais antigo jardim zoológico do Brasil: o parque zoobotânico do Museu Goeldi

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Full Text Available O trabalho contextualiza a criação do Parque Zoobotânico do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, em Belém (PA, no ano de 1895, considerado o mais antigo zoológico brasileiro. Apresenta duas raras fontes históricas sobre o Parque, um artigo de 1897 do zoólogo alemão Hermann Meerwarth (1870-1943, Auxiliar Científico de Zoologia e Inspetor do Jardim Zoológico do Museu Goeldi entre agosto de 1895 e abril de 1899; e um livro de 1901 do zoólogo suíço Gottfried Hagmann (1874-1946, que ocupou os mesmos cargos entre novembro de 1899 e meados de 1904. Ambos os textos são relatórios técnicos originalmente publicados em alemão, foram traduzidos para o português e atualizados do ponto de vista taxonômico. Eles permitem não apenas a realização de estudos sobre o Parque Zoobotânico do Museu Goeldi, como também sobre os jardins zoológicos em geral, além de leituras específicas nas áreas de história da ciência, história ambiental, museologia, arquitetura, educação ambiental e comunicação científica.

Hernia Surgery in Nyeri Provincial General Hospital, Kenya: Our 6 ...

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The average length of hospital stay was 3 days. Of the inguinal ... on hernia disease with reference to prevalence, pattern and management at a provincial general hospital in Kenya. Methods. After obtaining permission from the hospital administration, we .... financial constraint on hospitals, length of hospital stay and enable ...

Justificación, producción, usos y disputas de los espacios verdes en la Argentina El Parque Independencia de Rosario durante la primera mitad del siglo XX

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Diego Roldan

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Este artículo analiza la justificación cultural, la construcción material y los usos sociales del primer gran espacio verde de la ciudad de Rosario. Los argumentos higiénicos constituyeron la primera justificación del Parque de la Independencia. El Central Park americano y las discusiones entre Domingo F. Sarmiento y Guillermo Rawson acerca del parque 3 de Febrero de Buenos Aires incidieron en su localización y diseño. Se explican los procesos de ocupación-concesión de las superficies del paseo a corporaciones y asociaciones. Finalmente, se exploran las evidencias de difusión social del Parque, observando el pasaje de un diseño exclusivo, destinado a la distinción social de las elites locales, a otro más pluralizado y orientado a la construcción de un paseo público tendencialmente masivo. El estudio se basa en el relevamiento y la triangulación focalizada de los discursos de la prensa, los vecinos y el municipio.

Efeito do Uso do Estabilizador Active Ankle System® na Altura do Salto Vertical em Jogadores de Voleibol Effect of the Use of the Active Ankle System Stabilizer in The Vertical Jump Height in Volleyball Players

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Marco Túlio Saldanha dos Anjos

2009-10-01

Full Text Available INTRODUÇÃO E OBJETIVO: Na prática do voleibol, as entorses de tornozelo representam 25 a 50% das lesões agudas. Medidas preventivas, como estabilizadores dinâmicos de tornozelo (EDT, são frequentemente utilizadas, porém, há controvérsias se esse dispositivo pode ou não interferir no desempenho esportivo. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o efeito do EDT Active Ankle System® (AAS na altura do salto vertical em jogadoras de voleibol. MÉTODOS: Selecionou-se uma amostra de conveniência de 14 atletas entre 14 e 18 anos de idade, do gênero feminino. Estas foram instruídas a saltar simulando o gesto esportivo do ataque e do bloqueio com e sem o EDT, sobre placas de contato conectadas a um computador portátil que, através de um programa, calculava a altura do salto vertical. Previamente, foi feito um estudo-piloto para determinação do coeficiente de correlação intraclasse para as quatro condições de teste (n = 4, no qual os valores encontrados foram: ataque com EDT, 0,95; ataque sem EDT, 0,76; bloqueio com EDT, 0,92; bloqueio sem EDT, 0,89. Os dados de altura de cada tipo de salto vertical nas condições com e sem EDT foram comparadas através de testes t de Student para amostras pareadas. RESULTADOS: Para um nível de significância de α = 0,05, não foi encontrada diferença significativa entre os saltos do ataque com o EDT (0,41 + 0,073m e sem o EDT (0,41 + 0,086m, p = 0,517. Também não foi encontrada diferença significativa para os saltos do bloqueio com o EDT (0,31 ± 0,048m e sem o EDT (0,32 ± 0,050m, p = 0,06. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados do presente estudo apontam para não interferência do uso do EDT AAS no desempenho do salto vertical em atletas de voleibol.INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: In volleyball practice, ankle sprains represent 25 to 50% of the acute injuries. Preventive measures such as dynamic ankle bracing (DAB are very often used; however, there is controversy on whether this would affect athletic

The Myth of the Citizen Soldier: Rhode Island Provincial Soldiers in the French and Indian War

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14 Revolution, is an excellent account of social, economic, and political factors in colonial America that influenced the concept of the citizen ...THE MYTH OF THE CITIZEN -SOLDIER: RHODE ISLAND PROVINCIAL SOLDIERS IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR A thesis presented to the...From - To) AUG 2015 – JUN 2016 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE The Myth of the Citizen Soldier: Rhode Island Provincial Soldiers in the French and Indian War

Estudio del impacto atmosférico del cambio del parque vehicular en Barcelona

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Medina Moya, Roser

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Este TFG tiene como finalidad el cálculo de emisiones de contaminantes atmosféricos debidos al tráfico rodado en Barcelona para vehículos de más de 15 años de antigüedad que circulen por la ciudad y la posible retirada de estos vehículos a cambio de incentivos de transporte público gratuito durante 1 año. En éste se estiman las emisiones de óxido nitroso y partículas en suspensión producidas por el parque vehicular barcelonés (turismos, camiones, furgonetas, motocicletas y ciclomotores). P...

Programa provincial de lectura del Chubut

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Natalia Alejandra Alaniz

2014-10-01

Full Text Available En el marco del proyecto “Dispositivos pedagógicos en las dinámicas de lavida escolar en contexto de pobreza urbana” lo que se propuso investigar es la forma de implementación del Programa de Lectura de la provincia de Chubut. El mismo fue creado por Resolución Ministerial N° 1044/ 08, a partir de diversos trabajos que comenzaron en el año 2003 a través de la Ley de Educación 26. 026, y que posteriormente se incorporaron a nivel provincial mediante la Resolución N ° 174/12 para revalorizar las trayectorias escolares de cada niño/a. El programa consiste en poner el énfasis en el vínculo pedagógico mediante la adecuación de los espacios curriculares, de tal modo que se pueda lograr una articulación entre los diferentes niveles educativos, desde el nivel inicial al secundario. Articulando para ello recursos materiales y humanos que posibiliten el acompañamiento del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de lectura.A partir de esto, el objetivo de este trabajo fue indagar cómo perciben los docentes de una escuela pública la implementación del Programa Provincial de Lectura, lo que implico utilizar metodologías y técnicas de investigación apropiadas para obtener las experiencias actuales en el territorio y en la cotidianidad de los propios actores escolares. Teniendo en consideración que el dispositivo pedagógico es una construcción histórica, que produce subjetividades, y por consiguiente formas de ver y entender el mundo.

UMA APLICAÇÃO DO MÉTODO DOS CUSTOS DE VIAGEM PARA VALORAÇÃO DE UM PARQUE AMBIENTAL

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Sergio Sebold

2004-06-01

Full Text Available O presente trabalho teve como objetivo encontrar o valor de um ativo ambiental (parque natural, pela visão da sociedade, como uma terceira via de valoração deste ativo. Através da aplicação do método dos custos de viagem, se obtém o excedente do consumidor, como um processo de valoração ambiental. Este processo foi aplicado sobre um parque natural do município de Itajai, divisa com cidade de Brusque, Santa Catarina. Para tanto, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa amostral de campo, sobre os gastos praticados pelas famílias usuárias a fim de se determinar os parâmetros da função de demanda correspondente, para então se estabelecer o excedente do consumidor como forma exploratória de valoração ambiental do referido ativo. Os resultados mostraram grande coerência, com outros estudos análogos praticados em países europeus.

Accounting Change and Institutional Capacity: The Case of a Provincial Government in Indonesia

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Haryono P. Kamase

2012-06-01

Full Text Available This study examines a reporting system change of a provincial government in Indonesia. The study also draws attention to the institutional capacity of the provincial administration andimplementation problems it encountered in adopting an accrual accounting system. Following the work of Lapsley and Pallot (2000, this study uses economic and institutional perspectives in conceptualising how an accounting change has been undertaken. The study shows that from an economic based perspective, the adoption of the new reporting system was stimulated by the wish to improve government organisations’ performance in the country. It is also found that the change of the reporting system was not accompanied by the separation of the roles of elected local officials (i.e. the governor and local parliamentary members as politicians and decision-makers in the allocation of funding and budget formulation in theprovincial government. This situation undermines the instrumental roles of accounting for decision making. Moreover, drawing upon institutional theory, the adoption of the new reporting system at provincial level in the country is indicated by the presence of coercive pressure as local administrations in Indonesia are required to comply with rules imposed by the central government. However, based on the experience of a provincial government in implementing the new accounting system, the policy to adopt the new accounting regime fails to recognise a low level of institutional capacity of local administrations. As a consequence, the institutionalisation of the new accounting system has yet to bring intended outcomes. Inthis vein, the role of accounting as a political tool for controlling people overshadows its roles for efficiency and performance improvement. As the study demonstrates the use of mixedmethodological perspectives (i.e. economic and institutional theories is useful to fully capture and understand the dynamic process of accounting change in a

[Sources of finance for provincial occupational health services. Theory and practice].

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Rydlewska-Liszkowska, I; Jugo, B

1999-01-01

The financing of occupational health services (OHS) at the provincial level is an important issue in view of the transformation process going on not only in OHS but also in the overall health care system in Poland. New principles of financing must be now based on the cost and effects analyses. Thus, the question arises on how to provide financial means adequate to needs of health care institutions resulting from their tasks and responsibilities. The gaps existing in the information system have encouraged us to examine the situation in regard to the structure of financing and internal allocation of financial means. The objectives were formulated as follows: to characterise the sources of financial means received by provincial OHS centres; to analyse the structure of financial means derived from various sources, taking into account forms of financial administration, using the data provided by selected centres; to define the relation between the financial means being at the disposal of OHS centres and the scope of their activities; The information on the financing system was collected using a questionnaire mailed to directors of selected OHS centres. The information collected proved to be a valuable source of knowledge on the above mentioned issues as well as on how far the new system of financing associated with a new form of financial administration--an independent public health institution--has already been implemented. The studies indicated that at the present stage of the OHS system transformation it is very difficult to formulate conclusions on the financing administration in provincial OHS centres.

Virtual scarce water embodied in inter-provincial electricity transmission in China

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Zhang, Chao; Zhong, Lijin; Liang, Sai; Sanders, Kelly T.; Wang, Jiao; Xu, Ming

2017-01-01

Highlights: • Virtual water in inter-provincial electricity transmission in China is calculated. • A Water Stress Index is used to reflect relative scarcity of water consumption. • West Inner Mongolia is the largest exporter of scarce water. • Hebei, Beijing and Shandong are the three largest receivers of scarce water. - Abstract: Intra-national electricity transmission drives virtual water transfer from electricity production regions to electricity consumption regions. In China, the water-intensive thermoelectric power industry is expanding quickly in many water-scarce energy production hubs in northern and northwestern provinces. This study constructed a node-flow model of inter-provincial electricity transmission to investigate the virtual water and scarcity-adjusted virtual water (or virtual scarce water) embodied in the electricity transmission network. It is revealed that total inter-provincial virtual water transfer embodied in electricity transmission was 623 million m"3 in 2011, equivalent to 12.7% of the national total thermoelectric water consumption. The top three largest single virtual water flows are West Inner Mongolia-to-Beijing (44 million m"3), East Inner Mongolia-to-Liaoning (39 million m"3), and Guizhou-to-Guangdong (37 million m"3). If the actual volumes of consumptive water use are translated into scarcity-adjusted water consumption based on Water Stress Index, West Inner Mongolia (81 million m"3), Shanxi (63 million m"3) and Ningxia (30 million m"3) become the top three exporters of virtual scarce water. Many ongoing long-distance electricity transmission projects in China will enlarge the scale of scarce water outflows from northwestern regions and potentially increase their water stress.

Incidence of social resistance in provincial mining legislation. The cases of Córdoba and Catamarca (2003-2008

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Lucas Christel

2013-11-01

Full Text Available During the last decade in Argentina, the growth of open pit mining has faced strong social resistance and provincial laws prohibiting such activity. This work aims to analyse the ways in which the different subnational political regimes and economic systems impact upon the possibility of incidence of social resistance on provincial mining legislation, looking at the cases of Cordoba and Catamarca.

Diversidad de Psocoptera (Insecta: Psocodea en el Parque Nacional Natural Gorgona (Océano Pacífico, Colombia

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Fabio Sarria-S.

2014-02-01

Full Text Available El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo establecer la diversidad de Psocoptera en cuatro hábitats (Playas, Poblado, Senderos y Estratos arbóreos del Parque Nacional Natural Gorgona, Colombia. Se realizaron dos campañas de recolecta durante los meses de noviembre de 2009 y octubre de 2010, con un total de 30 horas/hombre. Se revisó además el material de artrópodos arbóreos del muestreo realizado en el parque en noviembre de 2007, depositado en el Museo de Entomología de la Universidad del Valle (MUSENUV. Los especímenes recolectados en los cuatro sitios, se identificaron como mínimo a nivel de género, y posteriormente se cuantificaron para comparar la riqueza específica y diversidad entre los sitios. Aunque no hubo diferencia significativa en la diversidad estimada por el índice de Shannon-Wiener, se registró una alta riqueza de especies y abundancia para los hábitats “Playas” y “Poblado”. Se observó una tendencia de los Psocoptera del PNN Gorgona a ocupar espacios donde la cubierta vegetal es baja.

Equilíbrio e retração muscular em jovens estudantes usuárias de calçado de salto alto Equilibrium and muscle retraction in young female students users of high-heeled shoes

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Dernival Bertoncello

2009-06-01

Full Text Available Verifica-se precocidade na utilização de calçado de salto alto, mas não há muitos estudos identificando suas conseqüências. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar alterações de equilíbrio e eventual retração muscular em estudantes universitárias habituadas a utilizar salto alto diariamente. Foram avaliadas 30 jovens (média de 20 anos de idade que anotaram, durante duas semanas, o tempo diário em que permaneciam com o calçado. Foram avaliadas quanto a desvios posturais, quanto às retrações musculares da cadeia posterior, pelo teste de alcance horizontal, e quanto ao equilíbrio, pelo teste de Romberg. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente. A média de estatura foi 1,63 m e a de massa corporal, 58,5 kg. O tempo médio de uso dos sapatos de salto alto foi de 34 h por semana. Ao relacionar o alcance horizontal com o tempo semanal de uso do salto alto, verificou-se forte correlação negativa (r=-0,8692; pPrecocity has been noticed in the use of high-heeled shoes. However, there are not many studies on its consequences. The aim of this work was to search for equilibrium alterations in young women used to daily wearing high-heeled shoes. Thirty female undergraduates (mean aged 20 years old were asked to write down, for two weeks, the number of hours per day they remained with the shoes on. They were then assessed as to posture deviations, as to muscle retractions of the posterior chain by means of the sit and reach test, and as to equilibrium by the Romberg test. Results were statistically analysed. Mean volunteers' height was 1.63 m and mean body mass, 58.5 kg. A negative, strong correlation (r=-0.8692; p<0.0001 was noticed between reach range and weekly time (in hours of high-heeled shoe wearing. No correlation was found between reach range and time of high-heel use in years. Seventeen out of the 30 volunteers presented positive test for loss of equilibrium when barefoot with closed eyes. A weak, negative correlation (r

Challenges in reporting on predetermined objectives to the Auditor-General: The case of Limpopo provincial departments

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Melvin Diedericks

2017-01-01

Limpopo provincial departments like all other South African government departments are required to report on performance against predetermined objectives in terms of Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, read in conjunction with Section 5.1.1 of the Treasury Regulations. The purpose of this article is to report on a study that was undertaken to establish the challenges faced by the Limpopo provincial departments in reporting on performance against predetermined objectives...

Ionizing radiation protection regulation in Canada: the role of the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee

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Clement, Christopher H.

2008-01-01

Canada has one of the broadest and most mature nuclear industries in the world, and is a world leader in uranium mining, and in the production of medical radioisotopes. The Canadian nuclear industry also includes: uranium milling, refining, and fuel fabrication facilities; nuclear generating stations; research reactors and related facilities; waste management facilities; and the use of radioactive materials in medicine and industry. Regulation of this broad and dynamic industry is a complex and challenging task. Canada has a cooperative system for the regulation of ionizing radiation protection covering federal, provincial, territorial, and military jurisdictions. A Federal/Provincial/Territorial Radiation Protection Committee (FPTRPC) exists to aid in cooperation between the various agencies. Their mandate encompasses regulation and guidance on all aspects of radiation protection: federal and provincial; NORM and anthropogenic; ionizing and non-ionizing. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is the federal nuclear regulator whose mandate includes radiation protection regulation of most occupational and public exposures. The CNSC does not regulate medical (patient) exposures, some aspects of NORM, or military applications. Provincial authorities are the primary regulators with respect to doses to patients and occupational doses arising from X-rays. Health Canada plays a role in X-ray device certification, development of national guidance (e.g. on radon) and direct regulation of certain federal facilities. NORM is regulated provincially, with varying regulatory mechanisms across the provinces and territories. Radiation protection regulation for National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces is performed by the Director General Nuclear Safety. This paper gives an overview of the structure of the regulation of ionizing radiation protection in Canada, and shares lessons learned, particularly with respect to the usefulness of the FPTRPC in helping coordinate and

ESTUDIO EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DEL CONEJO SILVESTRE Sylvilagus brasiliensis EN EL PARQUE NACIONAL NATURAL LOS NEVADOS

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Insuasty Osorio, Julián Alejandro; Ramírez Benavides, Ginés Fernando; Mejía Morales, Luis Miguel

2008-01-01

Este estudio epidemiológico se realizó con el objeto de identificar los agentes etiológicos responsables de las afecciones presentes en las poblaciones de conejo silvestre Sylvilagus brasiliensis, en la zona amortiguadora del Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados. Con un enfoque en Medicina de la Conservación, bajo el concepto "Triada Ecológica de la Enfermedad" y por medio del análisis multivariado "Análisis Factorial de Correspondencias Múltiples" con el programa "SPAD-WIN"; se determinó y an...

Iraq Provincial Reconstruction Team Handbook: Observations, Insights, and Lessons

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2010-11-01

with Inma have included joint efforts in training, farmer association strengthening, and increased productivity involving two large fish farms, 10...beef and lamb feedlots, five forage sites, two packing sheds, six feed mills, an olive factory, 10 strawberry farms, 20 farmer associations, over 500...vegetables, and fodder. There are also a large number of orchards , and the province has 2.5 million palm 69 IRAQ PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAM trees

Novas citações de Chytridiomycota e Oomycota para o Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI), SP, Brasil New records of Chytridiomycota and Oomycota from the "Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI)", SP, Brazil

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Carmen Lidia Amorim Pires-Zottarelli; Maristela Rocha

2007-01-01

Levantamento de fungos zoospóricos realizado em lagos artificiais do Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI), situado na cidade de São Paulo, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil, resultou no isolamento de 41 táxons, sendo 36 identificados em nível específico. Vinte e três táxons pertencem ao Reino Fungi, filo Chytridiomycota, ordens Chytridiales, Monoblepharidales e Spizellomicetales e, 18 ao Reino Straminipila, filo Oomycota, ordens Saprolegniales e Peronosporales. Dentre os fungos isolados, 1...

Análisis prospectivo del conflicto político ambiental, sobre el uso del espacio público Parque La Laguna, localizado en la Urbanización Nueva Casarapa, Estado Miranda.Venezuela

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Mildred Zerpa

2013-06-01

Full Text Available Nueva Casarapa, es un complejo urbanístico integral concebido bajo el concepto de ciudad. Posee espacios abiertos, centros comerciales, espacios verdes y públicos cuidados por los propios habitantes y un parque central conocido como La Laguna. En 2009 comenzó una polémica que podría convertirse en conflicto socio natural con implicaciones en la gestión integral de riesgo del Municipio Plaza, por la incertidumbre acerca de cuál grupo es el más indicado para administrar y gestionar el parque La Laguna.

Contaminação por chumbo na serrapilheira do Parque Nacional da Tijuca - RJ

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As matas formadoras do Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, apresentaram em sua serrapilheira um teor médio de chumbo de 16,2 µg/g ao longo de um ano. A entrada do metal no sistema via queda da serrapilheira foi de 140 g/ha/ano. O Pb atinge o sistema florestal pela deposição atmosférica, e tem origem provável na queima de combustíveis (gasolina e petróleo)Analysis of the litter layer of the Tijuca National Park rainforest revealed an average annual lead concentration of 16.2 µg/g. Rate ...

Estudio climático y bioclimático del Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema

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Naranjo Barea, Alfonso Jesús

2016-01-01

El Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema, uno de los ámbitos más interesantes desde el punto de vista climático y bioclimático de la península, no está lo suficientemente estudiado. Por ello, en primer lugar, afrontamos un estudio climático de detalle, donde se analizan en profundidad las dos variables climáticas más relevantes (temperatura y precipitación). En vista de que la cartografía climática pública es muy general, hemos elaborado, con los valores térmicos y pluviométricos anuales disponi...

Perfil do geoturista do Parque Estadual da Serra do Rola-Moça (MG)

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Fonseca Filho, Ricardo Eustáquio; Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG; Ribeiro, Gabriela Sousa; Circuito Turístico Montanhas e Fé, MG

2016-01-01

O Parque Estadual da Serra do Rola-Moça (PESRM) é uma unidade de conservação de Proteção Integral em Minas Gerais, com características geológicas e geomorfológicas que o caracterizam como um geossítio do Geoparque do Quadrilátero Ferrífero, com alto potencial para o geoturismo. A pesquisa teve por objetivo conhecer o perfil do visitante do PESRM, na tentativa de identificar se há entre os visitantes potenciais geoturistas. A metodologia incluiu revisão bibliográfica e digital, e trabalho de c...

Efeito de Trilhas sobre Artrópodes de Serrapilheira no Parque Nacional da Tijuca, RJ

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Felipe Drummond-Alves; Rafaela Dias Antonini; André Felippe Nunes-Freitas

2017-01-01

RESUMO Foi analisado o efeito de trilhas sobre a comunidade de artrópodes de serrapilheira em duas trilhas do Parque Nacional da Tijuca. Amostras de serrapilheira foram coletadas em duas cotas altitudinais (650 e 850 m anm) e em três classes de distância (0, 5 e 10 m). Os artrópodes foram identificados ao nível de ordem. Foram amostrados 4.491 indivíduos de 19 taxa, sendo Orthoptera a mais frequente. Foram encontradas diferenças significativas no número de táxons entre trilhas, possivelmente ...

Fungos filamentosos isolados do solo do Parque Nacional Serra das Confusões, Piauí, Brasil

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Malaquias de Lima Maciel, Josilene

2008-01-01

O solo é considerado um dos principais habitats para a comunidade de microrganismos, dentre os quais os fungos. O Parque Nacional Serra das Confusões, Estado do Piauí, Brasil, é considerado área prioritária para a conservação da biodiversidade da Caatinga, devido à sua extrema importância biológica. Com objetivo de isolar e identificar fungos filamentos da Caatinga de modo a ampliar o conhecimento sobre a micota deste bioma, 20 amostras de solo foram coletadas até 20 cm de prof...

EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE CONTAMINACIÓN POR METAMIDOFOS EN LA MICROCUENCA EL SALTO DEL MUNICIPIO DE EL SANTUARIO, ANTIOQUIA

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David Horacio Ramírez

2007-12-01

Full Text Available En este trabajo de investigación, que se desarrolló en la microcuenca El Salto del municipio de El Santuario, se estimó la presencia del Metamidofos, en plantas de repollo (Brassica oleraceae y en el suelo y su riesgo de contaminación en aguas para el consumo humano. En el repollo el nivel de concentración del Metamidofos sobrepasó los límites máximos permisibles establecidos para esta planta por el Codex Alimentarius; en el suelo no se encontraron residuos del producto, pero sí en el agua de escorrentía y en dos sitios del cauce de la quebrada El Salto localizados aguas arriba de la bocatoma del acueducto municipal; no se detectó Metamidofos en la muestra de agua de la bocatoma del acueducto ni en la red de distribución del acueducto municipal. En la estimación cualitativa del riesgo de contaminación se utilizaron como variables de vulnerabilidad y amenaza la precipitación, la escorrentía, el coeficiente de escorrentía, el tiempo de concentración, la erosión, algunas propiedades físicas, químicas y biológicas del suelo y la pendiente de los terrenos. Se observó que el riesgo se presenta por la alta cantidad de insecticida utilizado y su frecuencia de utilización, que se incrementa según la distribución e intensidad de las lluvias y del potencial de erosión y este, a su vez, por el uso y manejo no adecuado del suelo. En la parcela experimental y en un terreno aledaño sembrado con pasto kikuyo (Pennisetum clandestinum, se calculó la población por unidad de área de la lombriz de tierra (Lumbricus terrestris. La ausencia de este organismo en la parcela cultivada con repollo (Brassica oleraceae se puede considerar como indicador biológico por la contaminación de este insecticida en el suelo.This investigation was done in El Salto watershed basin located in the municipality of El Santuario. It was examined the presence of Metamidofos in plants of cabbage, in soils, with risk of contamination in waters for the human

Nueva especie de rana del género Pristimantis del grupo lacrimosus (Amphibia: Craugastoridae del Parque Nacional Sangay, Ecuador

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Diego Batallas R.

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Describimos una nueva especie de rana terrestre del genero Pristimantis de tamaño mediano (LRC en machos desde 22.18 a 25.13 mm descubierta en los bosques nublados de las estribaciones orientales del Parque Nacional Sangay, al centro oriente de Ecuador, a elevaciones de 2750 m. Asignamos a Pristimantis latericius sp. nov., al grupo Pristimantis lacrimosus, el cual se diferencia del resto de miembros de este grupo por presentar tubérculos prominentes en el parpado superior y una coloración rojo anaranjado en el dorso. Las llamadas son cortas, conformadas por una sola nota y dos bandas armónicas. Importantes levantamientos de información faunística se han venido generando en los últimos años en el Parque Nacional Sangay, sin embargo es necesario incrementar estudios que ayuden a documentar la ecología e historia natural de los anfibios, ya que sin lugar a dudas ayudaran a comprender procesos ecológicos. El descubrimiento de esta y otras nuevas especies en este sector, demuestra su importancia biológica confortando al desarrollo de planes de conservación en este importante Patrimonio Natural de la Humanidad.

Adaptación del modelo de planeación dofa para la administración sostenible de parques nacionales

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Ana María Correa Leal

2013-08-01

Desde esta perspectiva, se aborda el interés en el desarrollo de un tipo específico de planeación, utilizando información secundaria, para que de manera inductiva se pueda establecer un proceso analítico amplio donde se integren los elementos necesarios que conduzcan a un protocolo planeador y gerencial, aplicable en la administración de los parques nacionales naturales.

Hábitos alimentares de Enyalius perditus (Squamata, Leiosauridae) no Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brasil

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Sousa,Bernadete Maria de; Cruz,Carlos Alberto Gonçalves

2008-01-01

No presente estudo foi analisado a dieta de Enyalius perditus Jackson, 1978 e suas variações de acordo com disponibilidade de alimento no Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Três áreas de matas foram amostradas, utilizando-se armadilhas de queda e adesivas para captura dos lagartos e itens-presa disponíveis. Os lagartos (n= 55) foram dissecados e o conteúdo estomacal analisado. O Índice de eletividade mostrou que larvas foram importantes volumetricamente na dieta de E. perditu...

Recuperación del paisaje con fines de ocio. Parque fluvial del Jarama. Comunidad de Madrid. España

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Pinedo, Alejandro

1990-10-01

Full Text Available This paper focuses on a rivershore reclamation scheme for an area of the Community of Madrid (Spain. Due to its location not far from the City of Madrid, recreational water based use was proposed as the final use for this disturbed river environment. The reclamation plan proposes the creation of the Jarama River Park (Parque Fluvial del Jarama that would be integrated into the Rivershore Reclamation Program of the Integral Water Plan of Madrid (Plan Integral del Agua en Madrid-PIAM. Several sets of actions are considered for the reclamation of the river and ponds system. Some of them are: — Reclamation of the old railway corridor located along the river. — Reclamation of the river bed and banks. — Reclamation of the Campillo Pond area.

El plan de recuperación de márgenes y riberas que se describe en el presente artículo, trata de salir al paso y aportar soluciones a los cada vez más frecuentes problemas de restauración y aprovechamiento de terrenos degradados que se plantean en los ámbitos urbanos y periurbano. El plan se localiza geográficamente en un área de la Comunidad de Madrid que posee un alto nivel de degradación y al mismo tiempo un gran potencial recreativo, se trata de el Parque Fluvial del Jarama, situado en el tramo del río Jarama comprendido entre la desembocadura del arroyo de la Vega y la del Manzanares; el Parque Fluvial del Jarama constituye la actuación más ambiciosa dentro del Programa de Recuperación de Márgenes del Plan Integral del Agua en Madrid (PIAM y en él se contemplan una serie de actuaciones que se pueden agrupar en los bloques siguientes: — Restauración de la explanación del ferrocarril. — Restauración y adecuación del cauce y márgenes. — Restauración de la Laguna del Campillo.

[Assessment of congenital malformation risk in the progeny of the military and civilian personnel of the Salto di Quirra military base: preliminary results].

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Satta, G; Pilleri, M; Garofalo, E; Masala, E; Pili, C; Tocco, A; Ursi, M; D'Andrea, I; Campagna, M; Carta, W; Castellet y Ballarà, A; Chiodini, S; Nonne, T; Sartorello, A; Addis, M; Cocco, P

2012-01-01

We evaluated the congenital malformation rate in the progeny of the personnel of the Salto di Quirra military base in Sardinia. During 2011, we gathered questionnaire information on the reproductive history of 389 employees, more then 99% of those eligible for routine health surveillance. the observed congenital malformation rate (20.1 x 10(-3), 95% CI 6.3 - 33.8) was lower than that reported by the Italian Registries of Congenital Malformations, and it did not vary by exposure to radiofrequency, elf electromagnetic fields, and solvents, and by jobs associated with alleged exposure to nanoparticles or alpha radiation. Our findings suggest that the documented or alleged occupational exposures among the PISQ workforce did not increase the congenital malformation rate in the progeny.

Creating a provincial landscape: roman imperialism and rural change in Lusitania

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J. C Edmondson

2010-02-01

Full Text Available SUMMARY: This paper suggests some general approaches and raises some problems in studying the impact of Rome on the rural landscape in Lusitania. It concentrates on three crucial ways in which the landscape was transformed under Roman rule: (a changes in the pattern of rural settlement; (b changes in the nature of land use and agrarian exploitation; and (c changes in the ways in which the inhabitants of Lusitania perceived and thought about their world. It argues that a synthesis is needed of archaeological evidence from across the province, so that the impact of Rome on rural settlemet patterns may be compared in differing environmental regions. Further intensive field survey should also help to resolve some current problems in reconstructing the pattern of Iron Age and Roman rural settlement. Increased collection and analysis of pollen samples, carbonised wood, seeds, agricultural implements and animal bones is needed to assess more precisely the extent to which the Romans caused major changes in the nature of land use and agrarian exploitation. When accounting for change, it is essential to consider a wide variety of factors and to remember that rural change continued to occur throughout the Roman period. Finally, it was in forcing the inhabitants of Lusitania to perceive their world in radically new ways that the Romans made a lasting impact on the provincial landscape. First, the Romans created broad ethnic identities for their opponents, ignoring the complex, highly fragmented ethnic and regional geography of the area. Then by dividing the region into clearly defined civitates, they forced the inhabitants of Lusitania to envisage the landscape in a very different manner than before. Finally, a series of rituals emphasising Roman power (the census, the holding of judicial assizes, and the activities of the provincial council regularly reinforced these radically new mental maps of the new Roman provincial landscape.

Estimación del valor económico que generan los parques periurbanos de La Sierrezuela y Los Villares en la ciudad de Córdoba, España

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Amalia Hidalgo-Fernández

2013-01-01

Full Text Available El objetivo del estudio es valorar económicamente intangibles en dos Parques Periurbanos La Sie- rrezuela y los Villares en la ciudad de Córdoba (España. La valoración económica de bienes que carecen de mercado como son los usos recreativos de libre acceso aporta una valiosa información de gestión. Se realizaron 305 entrevistas en puntos estratégicos de dichos Parques, utilizando el método de valoración contingente y considerando como vehículo de pago la entrada al mismo y la máxima disposición a donar para conservación del mismo. Se utilizó un SIG para determinar la población potencial de visitantes. El análisis de los resultados a los Parques de La Sierrezuela y Los Villares muestra que la máxima disposición al pago de los visitantes es de 3,5 €, y de 3,6 €, y que la disposición a donar para su conservación es de 25,6 € y de 53,3 € respectivamente. Estos valores justifican la existencia y conservación de estos espacios naturales.

El Organismo Provincial para el Desarrollo Sostenible (OPDS y los municipios en el marco de la ley de radicación industrial: delegación y descentralización en la regionalización provincial

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Federico Del Giorgio Solfa

2013-01-01

Full Text Available El horizonte en la temática ambiental es la producción limpia, estrategia preventiva de la contaminación e instrumento clave de la política ambiental. La tendencia es generar un desarrollo productivo sustentable, incorporando la dimensión ambiental. Entre las normativas, la Ley N° 11723 “Ley de Medio Ambiente”, tiene por objeto la protección, conservación, mejoramiento y restauración de los recursos naturales y del ambiente, en la Provincia de Buenos Aires. La misma, obliga a que el Poder Ejecutivo Provincial y los Municipios, garanticen los derechos ambientales y los principios de política ambiental; al mismo tiempo que cada emprendimiento industrial cuente con una evaluación de impacto ambiental. En este contexto, el presente trabajo da cuenta de la relación existente entre el Organismo Provincial para el Desarrollo Sostenible (OPDS -como Autoridad de Aplicación de la Ley- y los Municipios bonaerenses. Se clasificó a los Municipios, tomando en cuenta sus características productivas y recursos territoriales. Se diagnosticó el perfil industrial de cada municipio y se determinaron las necesidades de controles más directos y exhaustivos, para el fortalecimiento de la protección medioambiental. También se analizaron ventajas y obstáculos –operativos, legales y económicos- desde las perspectivas municipal y provincial, para la delegación de facultades del OPDS a los Municipios, en la expedición de Certificados Ambientales y las fiscalizaciones de los establecimientos industriales (Art. 2°, Ley N° 11459. Una vez realizado el diagnóstico y el análisis respectivo, concluimos con algunas propuestas tendientes a alinear está temática con los principales ejes del gobierno provincial y de esta manera, fortalecer la gestión medioambiental. Se desarrollan dos líneas: 1. Fortalecimiento de la delegación de facultades del OPDS a los Municipios; y, 2. Descentralización del OPDS en el marco del Programa de Regionalizaci

Propuesta de zonificación de uso del sector occidental del Parque Nacional Canaima. Estado Bolívar

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Roberto J. Rivera Lombardi; Jorge L. Padrón; Otto Huber; Iván Linares

2006-01-01

En el presente trabajo se establece una propuesta de zonificación del sector occidental del Parque Nacional Canaima, adecuada a las potencialidades y limitaciones de los recursos naturales, los usos y actividades desarrolladas por la población residente, considerando la materia previamente reglamentada en la normativa ambiental venezolana; documento que pretende coadyuvar con el plan de ordenamiento y reglamento de uso del referido sector. Esta propuesta se realiza con or...

ESTRUCTURA POBLACIONAL DE Abies religiosa (Kunth Schltdl. et Cham., EN EL EJIDO EL CONEJO DEL PARQUE NACIONAL COFRE DE PEROTE, VERACRUZ, MÉXICO

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María del Rosario Pineda-López

2013-01-01

Full Text Available Se estudió la estructura de los rodales de oyamel (Abies religiosa presentes en el ejido El Conejo, localizado en el Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote, Veracruz. Se evaluó la densidad, diámetro, altura y cobertura del arbolado adulto en 17 parcelas de 625 m2. La regeneración se midió en las 17 parcelas utilizando subcuadrantes de 312.50 m2. El arbolado mostró una estructura de crecimiento de “J” invertida; sin embargo, los individuos se encuentran suprimidos y, aun cuando la regeneración es adecuada, el arbolado requiere de la apertura de claros para su desarrollo. Se encontró una superficie arbolada altamente fragmentada y amenazada de manera permanente por el crecimiento de la frontera agrícola y la extracción de leña para uso doméstico. Los resultados muestran evidencia de que la categoría de parque nacional no contribuye a la conservación del bosque.

Social appearance anxiety of staff in youth services and sport provincial directorate

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Ömer Faruk YAZICI

2016-06-01

Full Text Available Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the social appearance anxiety of staff in Youth Services and Sport Provincial Directorate. Material and Methods: Totally 300 staff who were working in Youth Services and Sport Provincial Directorates of Malatya, Trabzon and Istanbul had participated to the study. As data collection tools; “Social Appearance Anxiety Scale” which developed by Hart et al. (2008 and modified to Turkish with reliability and validity study by Doğan (2010 and “Personal Data Form” created by the researchers were used. In analyzing the data; descriptive analysis, t-test and one way Anova were used. Results: Social anxiety concerns of personnel has been found to be the low level. After the analysis it was determined that there was a significant difference in age, income, doing sports and city that working according to the staff’s social appearance anxiety. Conclusion: In this context, the studies should be included in studying of staff in other cities.

Downsizing of a provincial department of health--causes and implications for fiscal policy.

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Blecher, Mark

2002-06-01

To analyse the financial basis for downsizing of a provincial health department and suggest implications for fiscal policy. Analysis of relevant departmental, provincial and national financing and expenditure trends from 1995/96 to 2002/03. Western Cape (WC) Department of Health (DOH). Downsizing involving 9,282 health workers (27.9%) and closure of 3,601 hospital beds (24.4%) over 5 years. Total aggregate provincial transfers (all provinces) remained fairly constant in real terms. The WC's share decreased from 11.8% in 1996/97 to 9.8% in 2002/03. This was offset by the DOH's share of the WC budget increasing from 25.6% to 29.6%, mainly because of an increase in national health conditional grants. The net effect of financing changes was that the DOH's allocation in real terms was similar in 2002/03 and 1995/96, which suggests that financing changes are not the major cause of downsizing. Expenditure analysis revealed a 39.7% real rise in the average cost of health personnel. Substantial interprovincial inequities remain. The major cause of downsizing was wage growth, particularly following the 1996 wage agreement. Disjointed fiscal and wage policy has affected health services. Simultaneous application of policies of fiscal constraint, redistribution and substantial real wage growth has resulted in substantial downsizing with limited inroads into inequities. Inequities will continue to call for further redistribution, reduction in conditional grants and downsizing, much of which could have been avoided if fiscal and wage policy choices had been optimal.

La Comisión Provincial de Monumentos de Murcia : precedentes y actuaciones (1835-1865

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Joaquín Martínez Pino

2006-01-01

Full Text Available Recoge este artículo la labor desarrollada por la Comisión Provincial de Monumentos de Murcia desde su creación en 1844 hasta su reorganización en 1865. Procura este estudio también plasmar las actividades llevadas a cabo por la Comisión Científico Artística de Murcia, como organismo precedente de las Comisiones de Monumentos.This article puts forward the work developed by the Provincial Commission on Monuments of Murcia (Spain since it was created in 1844 until its reorganization in 1865. This research also tries to capture the activities carried out by the Scientific Artistic Commission of Murcia (Spain, as the predecessor of the Commission on Monuments.

O contexto atual da reabilitação energética do parque edificado em Portugal

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Abreu, Maria Isabel; Oliveira, Rui; Lopes, Jorge

2012-01-01

No seu Plano de Ação para a Eficiência Energética de 2011, a Comissão Europeia refere que o parque edificado apresenta um grande potencial de poupança energética. A nova Diretiva Europeia 2010/31/EU, em processo de transposição para legislação portuguesa, veio desafiar os estados membros a tomarem medidas ainda mais ambiciosas. Concretamente, estabelece que os estados membros elaborem planos periódicos onde constem instrumentos que reduzam as barreiras existentes e encorajem os investiment...

Nuevos registros para la flora de Honduras y el Parque Nacional Montaña de Celaque.

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Hermes Vega

2016-09-01

Full Text Available Se registran 11 novedades para la flora de Honduras a partir de ejemplares recolectados en el Parque Nacional Montaña Celaque. Los nuevos registros son: Tillandsia mateoensis (Bromeliaceae, Diastema affine (Gesneriaceae, Scutellaria costaricana (Lamiaceae, Miconia contrerasii (Melastomataceae, Acianthera violacea, Dendrophylax porrectus, Epidendrum santaclarense, Lepanthes enca-barcenae, L. fratercula, L. isabelae y Sarcoglottis schaffneri (Orchidaceae. Por otra parte, Potosia guatemalensis es sinonimizado bajo S. schaffneri. Se incluyen fotos de todas las especies, hábitats y un mapa de distribución con sus localidades en Honduras.

Asplenium uniseriale (Aspleniaceae: una nueva cita para la flora argentina y novedades respecto a su hábito Asplenium uniseriale (Aspleniaceae: a new record for the Argentina flora and news about their habit

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Agustina Yañez

2011-12-01

Full Text Available Se cita por primera vez para Argentina Asplenium uniseriale Raddi coleccionada en el Parque Provincial Moconá, Misiones. De esta manera se extiende su área de distribución hacia el sur. Se registra la novedad de su hábito epífito sobre el rizoma del helecho arborescente Alsophila setosa Kaulf. Se propone una clave para diferenciarla de especies misioneras del mismo género con una complejidad de la lámina similar.Asplenium uniseriale Raddi is recorded for the first time for Argentina. It was collected in Moconá Provincial Park (Misiones, therefore extending its range southward. The novelty of its epiphytic habit on the tree fern Alsophila setosa Kaulf rhizome is recorded. A key to differentiate species of the same genus with a complexity similar blade is proposed.

Hábitos alimentares de Enyalius perditus (Squamata, Leiosauridae no Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brasil Feeding habits of Enyalius perditus (Squamata, Leiosauridae from the Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Bernadete Maria de Sousa

2008-06-01

Full Text Available No presente estudo foi analisado a dieta de Enyalius perditus Jackson, 1978 e suas variações de acordo com disponibilidade de alimento no Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Três áreas de matas foram amostradas, utilizando-se armadilhas de queda e adesivas para captura dos lagartos e itens-presa disponíveis. Os lagartos (n= 55 foram dissecados e o conteúdo estomacal analisado. O Índice de eletividade mostrou que larvas foram importantes volumetricamente na dieta de E. perditus, enquanto que formigas e isópodos foram importantes numericamente. A quantidade de itens nas dietas de machos e fêmeas diferiram estatisticamente, talvez como uma conseqüência da maior quantidade de formigas ingeridas pelas fêmeas e isópodos e larvas pelos machos. Baseado no comportamento alimentar, os machos são mais semelhantes aos forrageadores ativos e as fêmeas, aos predadores senta-e-espera.The present study was carried out to describe the diet, and its variations according to food availability, in Enyalius perditus Jackson, 1978 from Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Three areas were chosen in the forest fragments; pit falls and glue traps were used to capture lizards and their preys. Lizards (n=55 were dissected in order to analyze the stomach content. The Electivity Index showed that insect larvae were volumetrically important in the diet of E. perditus, while ants and woodlices where numerically important. The quantity of diet items have differed significantly between males and females, perhaps, as a consequence of the higher quantity of ants ingested by female lizards and larvae ingested by males lizards. Based upon alimentary behavior, the male lizards resemble the active forragers and the females sit and wait forragers.

China’s provincial CO2 emissions embodied in international and interprovincial trade

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Guo Ju’e; Zhang Zengkai; Meng Lei

2012-01-01

Trades create a mechanism of embodied CO 2 emissions transfer among regions, causing distortion on the total emissions. As the world’s second largest economy, China has a large scale of trade, which results in the serious problem of embodied CO 2 emissions transfer. This paper analyzes the characteristics of China’s CO 2 emissions embodied in international and interprovincial trade from the provincial perspective. The multi-regional Input–Output Model is used to clarify provincial CO 2 emissions from geographical and sectoral dimensions, including 30 provinces and 28 sectors. Two calculating principles (production accounting principle and consumption accounting principle, ) are applied. The results show that for international trade, the eastern area accounts for a large proportion in China’s embodied CO 2 emissions. The sectors as net exporters and importers of embodied CO 2 emissions belong to labor-intensive and energy-intensive industries, respectively. For interprovincial trade, the net transfer of embodied CO 2 emissions is from the eastern area to the central area, and energy-intensive industries are the main contributors. With the largest amount of direct CO 2 emissions, the eastern area plays an important role in CO 2 emissions reduction. The central and western areas need supportive policies to avoid the transfer of industries with high emissions. - Highlights: ► China’s embodied CO 2 emissions are analyzed from the provincial perspective. ► Eastern provinces have larger CO 2 emissions embodied in international trade. ► Embodied CO 2 emissions are mainly transferred from eastern area to central area. ► Coastal provinces play important roles in CO 2 emissions reduction. ► Inland provinces need supportive policies on emissions reduction.

A comparative study on the influential factors of China's provincial energy intensity

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Yang, Guangfei; Li, Wenli; Wang, Jianliang; Zhang, Dongqing

2016-01-01

China has become the largest energy consumer worldwide, and it is important to study the energy intensity to realize the sustainable development goal of China. This paper focuses on investigating the influential factors of China's energy intensity using provincial-level panel data from 1985 to 2012. More specifically, we try to identify which factor is relatively more important to pay attention to. A novel approach based on evolutionary computation is proposed to intelligently mine the intrinsic relations between observed phenomena and to let the important factors automatically emerge from the discovered nonlinear models. However, due to China's vast territory and significant heterogeneities, this approach may fail to examine some detailed or hidden information when analyzing the country as a whole. Instead, we concentrate on the provincial level because the provinces play vital roles in reducing energy intensity in China. From our analytical results, the main findings are as follows: (1) the Total Population is the most important influential factor across China's provinces, while the Energy Price Index has the least impact; and (2) the provinces could be naturally classified into four categories based on the primary factors emerged from data, and such classification could reveal more about the true underlying features of each area. - Highlights: • Identify the important factors of China's energy intensity by symbolic regression. • Analyze China's energy intensity using provincial-level panel data from 1985 to 2012. • Intelligently investigate nonlinear models and the emergence of important factors. • The Total Population is discovered to be the most important influential factor. • Provinces are naturally classified into four categories by the influential factors.

A comparison of catastrophic injury incidence rates by Provincial Rugby Union in South Africa.

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Badenhorst, Marelise; Verhagen, Evert A L M; van Mechelen, Willem; Lambert, Michael I; Viljoen, Wayne; Readhead, Clint; Baerecke, Gail; Brown, James C

2017-07-01

To compare catastrophic injury rates between the 14 South African Provincial Rugby Unions. A prospective, population-based study conducted among all South African Unions between 2008-2014. Player numbers in each Union were obtained from South African Rugby's 2013 Census. Catastrophic injuries were analysed from BokSmart's serious injury database. Incidence rates with 95% Confidence Intervals were calculated. Catastrophic injuries (Acute Spinal Cord Injuries and catastrophic Traumatic Brain Injuries) within Unions were compared statistically, using a Poisson regression with Incidence Rate Ratios (IRR) and a 95% confidence level (pUnion ranged from 1.8 per 100000 players (95% CI: 0.0-6.5) to 7.9 (95% CI: 0.0-28.5) per 100000 players per year. The highest incidence rate of permanent outcome Acute Spinal Cord Injuries was reported at 7.1 per 100000 players (95% CI: 0.0-17.6). Compared to this Union, five (n=5/14, 36%) of the Unions had significantly lower incidence rates of Acute Spinal Cord Injuries. Proportionately, three Unions had more Acute Spinal Cord Injuries and three other Unions had more catastrophic Traumatic Brain Injuries. There were significant differences in the catastrophic injury incidence rates amongst the Provincial Unions in South Africa. Future studies should investigate the underlying reasons contributing to these provincial differences. Copyright © 2017 Sports Medicine Australia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

A General Provincial Situation Visualization System Based on iPhone Operating System of Shandong Province

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Ye, Z.; Xiang, H.

2014-04-01

The paper discusses the basic principles and the problem solutions during the design and implementation of the mobile GIS system, and base on the research result, we developed the General Provincial Situation Visualization System Based on iOS of Shandong Province. The system is developed in the Objective-C programming language, and use the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for IOS as the development tool to call the "World-map Shandong" services to implement the development of the General Provincial Situation Visualization System Based on iOS devices. The system is currently available for download in the Appstore and is chosen as the typical application case of ESRI China ArcGIS API for iOS.

Implementación de un Sistema de Información Geográfica, SIG, en el Parque Nacional Natural Farallones de Cali

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María Victoria Zapata Pardo

1999-05-01

Full Text Available El objetivo de este proyecto fue generar una herramienta para mejorar el manejo, conservación y administración del Parque Nacional Natural Farallones de Cali adscrito a la Unidad Administrativa Especial del Sistema de Parques Nacionales Naturales, UAESPNN, dependiente del Ministerio del Medio Ambiente. Con este propósito se implementó un sistema de información geográfica, SIG, como modelo metodológico. El SIG Farallones de CaIi utilizó una base de datos relacional, desarroUada con el software ACCESTM, compatible con los SIG utilizados ARC/INFOTM y ARCI/VIEWTM (para estación de trabajo. Los datos espaciales accesados a la base de datos fueron los de topografía, hidrología, zonas de vida Holdridge, geología, limite, frentes, zonificación con fmes de manejo, precipitación, ocupación indígena, veredas y corregimientos; los cuales contaron con información alfanumérica relacionada, que abarcaba el manejo administrativo, socioeconómíco y tísico entre otros.

An enigmatic frog of the genus Atelopus (Family Bufonidae from Parque Nacional Chirripó, Cordillera de Talamanca, Costa Rica

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Jay M Savage

2009-06-01

Full Text Available A distinctive new species of Atelopus is described from Parque Nacional Chirripó Grande, Cordillera de Talamanca (3 400-3 500 m. It closely resembles populations of the Atelopus ignescens complex from the Andes of northern Ecuador and southern Colombia. it differs most significantly from these frogs in the pattern of spiculae and coni development on the throat, chest, hands and feet. The Costa Rican species appears to be an outlier of the complex inexplicably separated geographically from its nearest allies by an over land distance of about 1 600 km. Rev. Biol. Trop. 57 (1-2: 381-386. Epub 2009 June 30.Se describe una nueva especie de Atelopus del Parque Nacional Chirripó Grande, Cordillera de Talamanca (3 400-3 500 m sobre el nivel del mar. Se parece a poblaciones del complejo de Atelopus ignescens de los Andes del norte de Ecuador y del sur de Colombia. Principalmente difiere de estas ranas en el patrón de desarrollo de espículas y conos en la garganta, pecho, manos y pies. La especie de Costa Rica es atípica dentro del complejo por estar inexplicablemente separada geográficamente de sus más cercanos representantes por una distancia aproximada de 1 600 km por tierra.

AJUSTE DE ECUACIONES DE BIOMASA PARA Pinus durangensis (Martínez M. EN LA REGIÓN DE EL SALTO, DURANGO

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E. Montes de Oca-Cano

2009-01-01

Full Text Available El objetivo del presente estudio fue ajustar ecuaciones lineales y no lineales para estimar biomasa por componente de hojas, ramas, fuste y total, para árboles con edades entre tres y diez años, en la región de El Salto, Dgo. Los resultados indican que las ecuaciones se ajustan mejor a nivel individual, el componente total muestra los mejores estadísticos de ajuste, mientras que las mayores variaciones se detectan en las ramas y en el fuste. Adicionalmente se analizan porcentajes de biomasa por componente donde se observa que el fuste aporta 46.9 % de la biomasa, las hojas 35.6 % y las ramas solamente 17.3 % de la biomasa total. Así mismo, dentro del rango de edad analizado, la biomasa en el fuste aumenta anualmente 2.96 %; la biomasa en las hojas disminuye 3.13 % y la biomasa en las ramas aumenta 0.17 %.

Medical science and the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876: A re-examination of anti-vivisectionism in provincial Britain.

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Finn, Michael A; Stark, James F

2015-02-01

The Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 was an important but ambiguous piece of legislation. For researchers it stymied British science, yet ensured that vivisection could continue under certain restrictions. For anti-vivisection protestors it was positive proof of the influence of their campaigns, yet overly deferent to Britain's scientific elite. In previous accounts of the Act and the rise of anti-vivisectionism, scientific medicine central to these debates has been treated as monolithic rather than a heterogeneous mix of approaches; and this has gone hand-in-hand with the marginalizing of provincial practices, as scholarship has focused largely on the 'Golden Triangle' of London, Oxford and Cambridge. We look instead at provincial research: brain studies from Wakefield and anthrax investigations in Bradford. The former case elucidates a key role for specific medical science in informing the anti-vivisection movement, whilst the latter demonstrates how the Act affected the particular practices of provincial medical scientists. It will be seen, therefore, how provincial medical practices were both influential upon, and profoundly affected by, the growth of anti-vivisectionism and the passing of the Act. This paper emphasises how regional and varied medico-scientific practices were central to the story of the creation and impact of the Cruelty to Animals Act. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Achieving focused infrastructure investment in South Africa: Technical advances in provincial spatial planning

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Meiklejohn, C

2008-11-01

Full Text Available for The Presidency, and in making a contribution towards addressing some of the weaknesses of provincial-level spatial planning identified in this assessment. The specific focus is on specialist services (spatial analysis and policy advice) undertaken by CSIR Built...

Quantifying the uncertainties of China's emission inventory for industrial sources: From national to provincial and city scales

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Zhao, Yu; Zhou, Yaduan; Qiu, Liping; Zhang, Jie

2017-09-01

A comprehensive uncertainty analysis was conducted on emission inventories for industrial sources at national (China), provincial (Jiangsu), and city (Nanjing) scales for 2012. Based on various methods and data sources, Monte-Carlo simulation was applied at sector level for national inventory, and at plant level (whenever possible) for provincial and city inventories. The uncertainties of national inventory were estimated at -17-37% (expressed as 95% confidence intervals, CIs), -21-35%, -19-34%, -29-40%, -22-47%, -21-54%, -33-84%, and -32-92% for SO2, NOX, CO, TSP (total suspended particles), PM10, PM2.5, black carbon (BC), and organic carbon (OC) emissions respectively for the whole country. At provincial and city levels, the uncertainties of corresponding pollutant emissions were estimated at -15-18%, -18-33%, -16-37%, -20-30%, -23-45%, -26-50%, -33-79%, and -33-71% for Jiangsu, and -17-22%, -10-33%, -23-75%, -19-36%, -23-41%, -28-48%, -45-82%, and -34-96% for Nanjing, respectively. Emission factors (or associated parameters) were identified as the biggest contributors to the uncertainties of emissions for most source categories except iron & steel production in the national inventory. Compared to national one, uncertainties of total emissions in the provincial and city-scale inventories were not significantly reduced for most species with an exception of SO2. For power and other industrial boilers, the uncertainties were reduced, and the plant-specific parameters played more important roles to the uncertainties. Much larger PM10 and PM2.5 emissions for Jiangsu were estimated in this provincial inventory than other studies, implying the big discrepancies on data sources of emission factors and activity data between local and national inventories. Although the uncertainty analysis of bottom-up emission inventories at national and local scales partly supported the ;top-down; estimates using observation and/or chemistry transport models, detailed investigations and

[Purveyors of technology: provincial engineers and the construction of road infrastructure in Minas Gerais].

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Barbosa, Lidiany Silva

2011-01-01

The article analyzes the role played by engineers in the construction of road infrastructure in Minas Gerais between the 1840s and 1880s. Building and providing regular maintenance for roads and bridges was a task carried out by the Minas Gerais provincial government, which since the 1830s had a specific agency assigned to designing, building, and maintaining public communication routes. Engineers were part of the agency from its inception, playing a significant role in designing projects and in the actual execution of certain works. The current study is grounded in administrative documentation in which the details of work progress are reported to the provincial government. The gathered records provide technical, administrative, and financial information, along with data on labor power and the agents engaged in construction works.

Ecologia e conservação da onça parda (Puma concolor Linnaeus, 1771) no Parque Estadual do Rio Doce (PERD) e entorno do Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro (PESB), Minas Gerais

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Barros, João Bosco Gonçalves de

2009-01-01

Com a crescente fragmentação da Mata Atlântica, maior bioma brasileiro ameaçado, o entendimento do comportamento de espécies-chave de grande porte como a onça parda (Puma concolor), torna-se importante para elaboração de estratégias de conservação. Neste sentido, os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar o status de conservação da espécie e de outros felinos de maior porte na região sul do Parque Estadual do Rio Doce (PERD), Marliéria-MG; acompanhamento por técnica de rádio telemetria, de exemp...

Monitoreo de la ictiofauna usando grupos taxonómicos superiores en el Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo, México

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Romeo Saldívar-Lucio

2011-06-01

Full Text Available El uso de indicadores biológicos es una herramienta útil para la descripción de las comunidades y permite ahorrar recursos en programas de monitoreo. Con el fin de evaluar el potencial bioindicador de grupos taxonómicos superiores en el Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo, México, se construyeron modelos de regresión múltiple por pasos con valores de abundancia agrupados a nivel género y familia como predictores, mediante el uso de variables dependientes, los índices ecológicos de diversidad (H’, equidad (J’ y distintividad taxonómica (Δ*. Posteriormente se compararon los resultados de los modelos contra los valores de los índices ecológicos observados en un muestreo independiente. Los resultados mostraron que todos los modelos fueron altamente significativos; los valores más altos del coeficiente de determinación se obtuvieron en las regresiones aplicadas a H’, mientras que las usadas por Δ* fueron las menos precisas. Los resultados sugieren que los modelos predictivos aquí generados son susceptibles de ser aplicados en un programa de monitoreo. Este estudio sugiere la implementación de un programa de monitoreo a largo plazo basado en bioindicadores de la estructura comunitaria de peces en el Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo, el cual combine la precisión con la facilidad de obtención de datos.

Myxomycetes do Parque Zoobotânico de Teresina, Piauí, Brasil Myxomycetes of the Parque Zoobotânico - Teresina, Piauí, Brazil

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Márcia Percília Moura Parente Ponte

2003-03-01

Full Text Available Visando ampliar o conhecimento sobre a mixobiota do Piauí, foram realizadas coletas no Parque Zoobotânico de Teresina (05º 05' 12'' S, 42º 48' 48'' WG. A vegetação do Parque caracteriza-se como um cerradão com representantes da mata de cocais, que oferecem substratos potencialmente favoráveis ao desenvolvimento de Myxomycetes. Esporocarpos foram coletados no período chuvoso e início da estiagem (março a junho de 1999, identificados e depositados no herbário UFP (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Foram obtidas 101 amostras, correspondentes a 19 espécies, distribuídas nas famílias Ceratiomyxaceae (Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa (Mull. Macbr., Clastodermataceae (Clastoderma debaryanum Blytt, Cribrariaceae (Cribraria microcarpa (Schrad. Pers., C. violacea Rex, Dictydium canceilatum* (Batsch. Macbr., Enteridiaceae (Lycogala exiguum* Morgan., Physaraceae (Craterium aureum* (Schum. Rost., Physarum bogoriense* Racib., P. melleum (Berk. & Br. Massee, P. nucleatum Rex, P. pusilium* (Berk. & Curt. G. Lister, Trichiaceae (Arcyria denudata (L. Wett., A. cinerea (Bull. Pers., Hemitrichia calyculata (Speg. Farr, H. serpula (Scop. Rost., Metatrichia vesparium (Batsch Nann.-Brem., Perichaena depressa Lib. e Stemonitaceae (Comatricha typhoides (Bull. Rost., Stemonitis smithii Macbr.. Exceto H. calyculata e H. serpula, todos os táxons são referidos pela primeira vez para o município de Teresina; as espécies assinaladas com um asterisco constituem novos registros para o Piauí.Aiming to increase the knowledge about the myxobiota of Piauí State, Brazil, collections were done in the undertaken Zoobotanical Park of Teresina (05° 05' 12'' S, 42° 48' 48'' WG. The vegetation of the Park is a savanna ("cerradão" with "cocais" forest representative, offering substrates potentially favorable to the development of Myxomycetes. Sporocarps were collected in the rainy season (March to June 1999, identified and deposited at the UFP herbarium (Federal University

Análise cinemática do salto do goleiro de futebol em cobranças de pênaltis: relação entre preferência lateral e desempenho

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Reinaldo Macari

2015-01-01

O termo lateralidade é usado para definir a preferência para executar os movimentos com uma das mãos ou um dos pés conhecidos como preferência lateral. Essa preferência pode acarretar a modificação no padrão de movimento em determinadas ações de jogo. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a trajetória do Centro de Massa (CM) do salto com queda lateral de goleiros de futebol e avaliar possíveis assimetrias originadas pela preferência lateral. Participaram do estudo dez sujeitos do sexo masculino, ...

DEFINICIÓN DE UN MODELO DE DESARROLLO Y GESTIÓN DE UN PARQUE EMPRESARIAL DE LOGÍSTICA INVERSA EN ESPAÑA

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Manuel Monterrey Meana

2013-01-01

Full Text Available El presente trabajo tiene por objeto realizar un análisis sobre las oportunidades de negocio que comienzan a surgir alrededor de la Logística Inversa, de tal forma que no sólo se contribuya a mejorar la eficiencia de las empresas industriales, sino que pueda llegar a constituir una opción estratégica en sí misma para la generación de valor. Se propone aquí la creación de un parque empresarial de Logística Inversa, que aglutine actividades diversas relacionadas con la valorización de residuos industriales y que se beneficie de las economías de escala, las sinergias generadas entre las empresas en él instaladas, la colaboración de los poderes públicos y el mejor acceso a la información. Los resultados empíricos obtenidos demuestran que el desarrollo de un parque de estas características también representa una oportunidad de negocio interesante para las empresas promotoras, en un momento de grave crisis del sector, especialmente en el caso de España.

Investigación, Planificación y Estudio del Potencial Turístico del Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins, Patagonia Chilena.

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Germaynee Vela-Ruiz Figueroa

2013-01-01

Full Text Available El Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins (PNBO, ubicado en el extremo austral de Chile, protege 3,5 millones de hectáreas caracterizadas por una geomorfología de fiordos, archipiélagos, islas y glaciares del Campo de Hielo Sur. Este Parque Nacional resalta además por ser el territorio ancestral de los últimos habitantes que mantienen la lengua y el acervo cultural del pueblo indígena Kawésqar. El presente artículo muestra el proceso de investigación ecológica y cultural realizado en el PNBO, así como el proceso de planificación participativa y la elaboración de una propuesta de potencial turístico de dicho territorio. Proyecto que ha sido innovador en la planificación de áreas protegidas en Chile, ya que ha incorporado directamente a una comunidad kawésqar como equipo técnico del proyecto, así como ha permitido levantar información de base de una zona de relevancia mundial escasamente conocida hasta antes de este estudio.

Radon awareness in the provincial capital Lahore of Punjab province of Pakistan

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Tahir, S.N.A.; Alaamer, A.S.

2008-01-01

In order to assess the degree of radon awareness in the general public in the provincial capital Lahore of Punjab province of Pakistan, a survey was conducted in all nine municipal towns of Lahore city. In this regard, volunteers from three Universities and six Colleges were deputed to collect data from hospitals, educational institutes, business points, markets, residential areas, public offices and private sector organisations. About 400 un-educated and educated persons of various educational background from each municipal town participated in this survey and their responses were recorded on the questionnaire prepared for this purpose. In this way, a total of 3600 persons participated in this survey. Results of this survey imply that on average, only 30.9% participants were scientifically aware of radon. These results suggest that a nationwide mass media campaign may be launched by the Federal Ministry of Environment, Provincial Environment Protection Agency and Community Development Dept. to educate the general public in this respect at the union council level about hazards of radon to avoid its harmful effects. (authors)

A 3D Model Based Imdoor Navigation System for Hubei Provincial Museum

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Xu, W.; Kruminaite, M.; Onrust, B.; Liu, H.; Xiong, Q.; Zlatanova, S.

2013-11-01

3D models are more powerful than 2D maps for indoor navigation in a complicate space like Hubei Provincial Museum because they can provide accurate descriptions of locations of indoor objects (e.g., doors, windows, tables) and context information of these objects. In addition, the 3D model is the preferred navigation environment by the user according to the survey. Therefore a 3D model based indoor navigation system is developed for Hubei Provincial Museum to guide the visitors of museum. The system consists of three layers: application, web service and navigation, which is built to support localization, navigation and visualization functions of the system. There are three main strengths of this system: it stores all data needed in one database and processes most calculations on the webserver which make the mobile client very lightweight, the network used for navigation is extracted semi-automatically and renewable, the graphic user interface (GUI), which is based on a game engine, has high performance of visualizing 3D model on a mobile display.

Análisis de los impactos ambientales generados por parques eólicos. Caso práctico

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Avilés, Antonio

2017-01-01

De conformidad con el Anexo II del Decreto -ley 5/2014, de 22 de abril, de medidas normativas para reducir las trabas administrativas para las empresas, los parques eólicos si tienen más de 6 aerogeneradores o 10 MW de potencia instalada, requieren una Autorización Ambiental Unificada ordinaria (AAU). Dicha autorización exige la redacción de un Estudio de Impacto Ambiental que analice y cuantifique los principales impactos a lo largo de las distintas fases del proyecto y establezca la...

Relación entre la fuerza máxima en squat y acciones de salto, sprint y golpeo de balón. (Relationship among maximal strength in squat exercise, jump, sprint and kicking ball performance.

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Alfredo Arija Blázquez

2008-01-01

Full Text Available ResumenEl objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar las posibles relaciones entre la fuerza máxima en squat y accionesexplosivas de salto, sprint y golpeo de balón. Para ello, se contó con una muestra formada por estudiantes de Ciencias del Deporte (N= 16; 19,6 ± 1,7 años de sexo masculino (con escasa experiencia en el entrenamiento de fuerza, que llevaron a cabo un test de 1RM en squat (calculándose el peso levantado, la fuerza media total y la fuerza dinámica máxima, tests de salto vertical (SJ, CMJ y CMJa, un test de sprint de 20 m (con mediciones de tiempo cada 5 m, y un test de golpeo con el pie donde se calculaba la velocidad del balón. Se encontraron coeficientes de correlación moderados (entre 0,52 y 0,67 y significativos de las medidas de fuerza máxima y las alturas de salto, mientras que los coeficientes obtenidos entre los tiempos de sprint y dichas medidas de fuerza máxima se situaron entre -0,06 y -0,32, no siendo ninguno de ellos significativo; al igual que tampoco fueron significativos los coeficientes de correlación de las medidas de fuerza máxima y la velocidad de tiro, se situaron entre 0,25 y 0,34. Por tanto, la relación entre la fuerza máxima en squat y la altura de salto en sujetos con escasa experiencia en el entrenamiento de fuerza resultó moderada, mientras que no parece existir relación con el tiempo de sprint y la velocidad de tiro.AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to analyze the possible relationships between maximal strength insquat exercise and jump, sprint and kicking ball actions. Sixteen males sport science students (19,6 ± 1,7years, with little experience in strength training, performed a 1RM in squat exercise (from which liftedweight, the total average- and maximal-dynamic strength was assessed, vertical jump (SJ, CMJ and CMJa, a 20 m sprint test (with time measurement every 5 m, and a kicking ball test where the velocity of the ball was calculated. Moderate (0,52 - 0,67 and

CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA MICROBIOTA CUTÂNEA DE Aplastodiscus leucopygius DO PARQUE MUNICIPAL NATURAL AUGUSTO RUSCHI

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Laryssa Nolasco; Mariana Maykot Serafim; Claudineia Aparecida da Silva Araujo; Jonatas Alves Ferreira Neto; Matheus de Toledo Moroti; Cristina Pacheco Soares; Flavia Villaça Morais

2017-01-01

A Aplastodiscus leucopygius é um anfíbio da ordem Anura pertencente à família Hylidae, espécie endêmica do Brasil, encontrada em áreas de Mata Atlântica do planalto e serras do Mar e da Mantiqueira, nos Estados de São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar e caracterizar a microbiota de A. leucopygius encontrados no Parque Municipal Natural Augusto Ruschi, Unidade de Conservação de Proteção Integral da cidade de São José do Campos no estado de São Paulo. Para is...

Flora do Parque Nacional do Catimbau, Pernambuco, Brasil: Boraginaceae sensu lato

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José Iranildo Miranda de Melo

2012-09-01

Full Text Available http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2012v25n4p109   A família Boraginaceae Juss. engloba plantas herbáceas a arbóreas, ramos portando folhas alternas a subopostas, flores bissexuadas, actinomorfas, com ou sem brácteas, e frutos drupáceos ou esquizocárpicos. Este trabalho consiste no estudo taxonômico de Boraginaceae sensu lato no Parque Nacional do Catimbau, no semiárido do estado de Pernambuco, Nordeste do Brasil. Foram registrados cinco gêneros e 12 espécies: Cordia L., Euploca Nutt., Heliotropium L. e Tournefortia L., com duas espécies cada, e Varronia P.Br., com quatro espécies. Foram elaboradas descrições, ilustrações e chaves para separação das espécies, e foram apresentados dados da distribuição geográfica e dos habitats das espécies encontradas na área de estudo.

Post-match recovery methods used by U19 and U21 provincial ...

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The aim of the study was to identify the most preferred post-match recovery methods utilized by U19 and U21 provincial rugby union players (n=97; Mean age: ± 20.2 years) in Gauteng Province of South Africa. Questionnaire-based data were collected from a purposive sample size of 97 rugby players. The findings ...

An enigmatic frog of the genus Atelopus (Family Bufonidae) from Parque Nacional Chirripó, Cordillera de Talamanca, Costa Rica

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Jay M Savage; Federico Bolaños

2009-01-01

A distinctive new species of Atelopus is described from Parque Nacional Chirripó Grande, Cordillera de Talamanca (3 400-3 500 m). It closely resembles populations of the Atelopus ignescens complex from the Andes of northern Ecuador and southern Colombia. it differs most significantly from these frogs in the pattern of spiculae and coni development on the throat, chest, hands and feet. The Costa Rican species appears to be an outlier of the complex inexplicably separated geographically from it...

Examination of the Relationship between Organizational Stress and Employee Performance: A Research on Staff Working on Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports

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Goksel, Ali Gurel; Caz, Cagdas; Yazici, Omer Faruk; Ikizler, Huseyin Can

2017-01-01

The purpose of this research is to study the relation between the level of organizational stress at the staff of the Youth Services and Sports Provincial Directorate and their performance. The study group of research, Istanbul province in the Uskudar district officials operating in the Youth Services and Sports Provincial Directorate constitute a…

MO-FG-CAMPUS-IeP1-03: Establishment of Provincial Diagnostic Reference Levels in Pediatric Imaging

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Tonkopi, E; O’Brien, K

2016-01-01

Purpose: To establish provincial diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in pediatric general radiography and computed tomography (CT) as a tool for the optimization of exposure parameters. Methods: Patient dose survey was conducted in the only pediatric hospital in the province of Nova Scotia. The DRLs were established as the 75th percentile of patient dose distributions in different age groups. For routine radiography projections the DRLs were determined in terms of entrance surface dose (ESD) calculated from the radiation output measurements and the tube current-exposure time product (mAs) recorded for each examination. Patient thickness was measured by the technologist during the examination. The CR and DR systems, employing respectively a fixed technique and phototiming, were evaluated separately; a two-tailed Student’s t-test was used to determine the significance of differences between the means of dose distributions. The CT studies included routine head, chest, abdomen/pelvis, and chest/abdomen/pelvis. The volume CT dose index (CTDIvol) and dose-length product (DLP) values were extracted retrospectively from PACS. The correction factors based on the effective diameter of the patient were applied to the CT dosimetry metrics based on the standard phantoms. Results: The provincial DRLs were established in the following age groups: newborn, 1, 5, 10, and 15 year olds. In general radiography the DR systems demonstrated slightly lower dose than the CR for all views, however the differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05) for all examinations. In CT the provincial DRLs were lower than the published data, except for head DLPs in all age categories. This might be due to the small patient sample size in the survey. Future work will include additional CT data collection over an extended period of time. Conclusion: Provincial DRLs were established in the dedicated children’s hospital to provide guidance for the other facilities in examinations of pediatric

MO-FG-CAMPUS-IeP1-03: Establishment of Provincial Diagnostic Reference Levels in Pediatric Imaging

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Tonkopi, E [Dalhousie University (Canada); Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Ctr (Canada); O’Brien, K [Dalhousie University (Canada); IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS (Canada)

2016-06-15

Purpose: To establish provincial diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) in pediatric general radiography and computed tomography (CT) as a tool for the optimization of exposure parameters. Methods: Patient dose survey was conducted in the only pediatric hospital in the province of Nova Scotia. The DRLs were established as the 75th percentile of patient dose distributions in different age groups. For routine radiography projections the DRLs were determined in terms of entrance surface dose (ESD) calculated from the radiation output measurements and the tube current-exposure time product (mAs) recorded for each examination. Patient thickness was measured by the technologist during the examination. The CR and DR systems, employing respectively a fixed technique and phototiming, were evaluated separately; a two-tailed Student’s t-test was used to determine the significance of differences between the means of dose distributions. The CT studies included routine head, chest, abdomen/pelvis, and chest/abdomen/pelvis. The volume CT dose index (CTDIvol) and dose-length product (DLP) values were extracted retrospectively from PACS. The correction factors based on the effective diameter of the patient were applied to the CT dosimetry metrics based on the standard phantoms. Results: The provincial DRLs were established in the following age groups: newborn, 1, 5, 10, and 15 year olds. In general radiography the DR systems demonstrated slightly lower dose than the CR for all views, however the differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05) for all examinations. In CT the provincial DRLs were lower than the published data, except for head DLPs in all age categories. This might be due to the small patient sample size in the survey. Future work will include additional CT data collection over an extended period of time. Conclusion: Provincial DRLs were established in the dedicated children’s hospital to provide guidance for the other facilities in examinations of pediatric

Bridge management system for the Western Cape provincial government, South Africa: implementation and utilization

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Nell, AJ

2008-10-01

Full Text Available This paper describes the implementation and utilization of the bridge management system (BMS) of the Department of Transport and Public Works of the Western Cape Provincial Government. The implementation of the BMS as well as the visual assessment...

No More Provincialism: Art and Text

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Heather Barker

2010-11-01

Full Text Available This essay discusses the writing and personalities surrounding the 1981 establishment of the Australian art magazine, Art & Text, and traces its progression under Paul Taylor’s editorship up to his relocation to New York. During this period, Art & Text published Taylor’s own essays and, more importantly, those of other writers and artists — Meaghan Morris, Paul Foss, Philip Brophy, Imants Tillers, Rex Butler, Edward Colless — all articulating a consistent and complex postmodern position. The magazine’s founder and editor, Paul Taylor, personified the shattering impact of postmodernism upon the Australian art world as well as postmodernism’s limitations. Taylor facilitated a new theoretical framework for the discussion of Australian art, one that continues to dominate the internationalist aspirations of Australian art writers. He produced temporarily convincing solutions to problems that earlier critics had wrestled with unsuccessfully, in particular the twin problems of provincialism, and the relationship of Australian to international art.

Poverty assessment using DMSP/OLS night-time light satellite imagery at a provincial scale in China

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Wang, Wen; Cheng, Hui; Zhang, Li

2012-04-01

All countries around the world and many international bodies, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), have to eliminate rural poverty. Estimation of regional poverty level is a key issue for making strategies to eradicate poverty. Most of previous studies on regional poverty evaluations are based on statistics collected typically in administrative units. This paper has discussed the deficiencies of traditional studies, and attempted to research regional poverty evaluation issues using 3-year DMSP/OLS night-time light satellite imagery. In this study, we adopted 17 socio-economic indexes to establish an integrated poverty index (IPI) using principal component analysis (PCA), which was proven to provide a good descriptor of poverty levels in 31 regions at a provincial scale in China. We also explored the relationship between DMSP/OLS night-time average light index and the poverty index using regression analysis in SPSS and a good positive linear correlation was modelled, with R2 equal to 0.854. We then looked at provincial poverty problems in China based on this correlation. The research results indicated that the DMSP/OLS night-time light data can assist analysing provincial poverty evaluation issues.

LAS COMUNIDADES VEGETALES DE LA SABANA DEL PARQUE NACIONAL EL PALMAR (ARGENTINA

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William B. Batista

2014-01-01

Full Text Available El Parque Nacional El Palmar, Entre Ríos, preserva desde 1965 el mayor remanente de la sabana de Butia yatay , un ecosistema rico en especies amenazado por la actividad humana. Para estudiar el funcio - namiento de este ecosistema y gestionar su preservación, es necesario contar con una adecuada carac - terización de la heterogeneidad de su vegetación. En este trabajo presentamos una clasificación fitoso - ciológica de las comunidades vegetales de la sabana del Parque, describimos su estructura, composición y diversidad florística y detallamos su distribución en el paisaje. Con el fin de estratificar la obtención de datos, delimitamos primero las principales unidades geomorfológicas del paisaje. En la primavera de 1999 y en el verano siguiente, realizamos censos florísticos completos en 73 “stands” de sabana con diferentes historias de incendio, distribuidos en las diferentes unidades geomorfológicas. Utilizamos técnicas de análisis multivariado y clasificación numérica para agrupar los censos en comunidades y las especies en grupos florísticos. Finalmente, resumimos las diferencias entre las comunidades en un esca - lamiento multidimensional métrico. Obtuvimos 7 comunidades, descriptas por 20 grupos florísticos. El patrón de similitudes entre estas comunidades sugiere que la heterogeneidad florística se ordena según dos componentes, uno asociado con diferencias en la textura del suelo y el otro con diferencias en el régimen de humedad del suelo. Tres de las comunidades, afines entre sí, se distribuyen en las terrazas altas e interfluvios que conforman la matriz del paisaje, en correspondencia con diferencias graduales de topografía y suelos. Estas comunidades cambian sucesionalmente por el avance de la lignificación des - encadenada por la exclusión del ganado y mantenida por la escasez de incendios naturales. Las restantes cuatro comunidades aparecen estrictamente asociadas con afloramientos rocosos, dep

OBTENCIÓN DE UN PRODUCTO DE ÁREAS PROTEGIDAS CAFÉ MADIDI AZUL–PARQUE NACIONAL MADIDI

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Mercedes Delgado Fernández

2009-09-01

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Madidi es considerada el área de conservación de mayor biodiversidad del corredor internacional de áreas protegidas “Vilcabamba Amboró”, que corresponde a los países de Perú y Bolivia. La pobreza y las amenazas al Parque Nacional Madidi, con la no existencia de métodos que permitan desarrollar y obtener productos y/o servicios compatibles con el  manejo sostenible de los recursos naturales, la adaptación al cambio climático, la conservación y desarrollo de las áreas protegidas, constituyen el problema abordado.  

La metodología que se presenta considera la experiencia con el Café Madidi, los factores de oportunidad del Parque Nacional Madidi, el  Modelo “Estrella para dirigir el cambio” y el nuevo rol que le otorga la Constitución Política del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia para la generación de economías sostenibles. Se muestra el valor de la transición de una Unidad Estratégica de Negocio clásica  a un enfoque de Empresa con Gestión Integrada de la Calidad, propia de áreas protegidas, fortaleciendo los valores culturales y las propias formas de organización de las comunidades. 

Salto de Miranda. Trabajos de excavación de la galería

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Vilanova Bosch, José Luis

1964-12-01

Full Text Available The first article of this series was published in issue N.° 162 of «Informes de la Construcción», under the title «Salto de Miranda». The present article deals with the work of excavating the gallery. Modern practice requires that to do this type of work successfully the auxiliary material should be most carefully studied beforehand. N.° 164 of the this magazine has included a paper entitled «Recent progress in the auxiliary material for underground gallery excavation», summarising the most recent type of machinery now available in the market. Since the Grand Coulee Dam was built by the Bureau of Reclamation, where essentially new techniques were introduced, including minimum times for maximum progress, these new procedures and equipment have been generally adopted throughout the world. To this must be added the urgent and increasing demands for electric power, and the vast amounts of money involved in these hydroelectric projects, which explain the rapid adoption of automatic procedures in this kind of work. In this paper the author explains how, using the means available to him, he sought to coordinate the various constructional tasks, to get as near as possible to the most economic working cycle. Underground ventilation is an acute problem, and involves the safety of those working inside the tunnel. The author explains, in simple terms, how the theory of fluids and air circulation can affect the rational and practical solution of providing adequate air supply for the health and comfort of the underground worker. To attain this end, however, a considerable mechanical and economic investment is necessary.En el número 163 de Informes de la Construcción se publicó el primer trabajo de esta serie, con el título de «Salto de Miranda». En éste se trata de la ejecución de la excavación en galería, para cuyo éxito las técnicas modernas exigen un depurado estudio del mater ial auxiliar. En el número 164 apareció también un art

User behavior in contingent valuation and travel cost - The case of Parque das Palmeiras in Chapecó, SC, Brazil

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Claudio Alcides Jacoski; Débora Carneiro Leite

2010-01-01

The creation and maintenance of public areas for environmental preservation, recreation and leisure has been one of the challenges faced by public managers. Located in an area of urban expansion of Chapecó, Parque das Palmeiras is subject to environmental risk, making it a fragile natural asset. The aim of this study was to verify the characteristic behavior of park users using two methods for economic value assessment, i. e., “contingent valuation” and “travel cost” for estimating the value ...

Novas citações de Chytridiomycota e Oomycota para o Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI), SP, Brasil

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Pires-Zottarelli,Carmen Lidia Amorim; Rocha,Maristela

2007-01-01

Levantamento de fungos zoospóricos realizado em lagos artificiais do Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI), situado na cidade de São Paulo, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil, resultou no isolamento de 41 táxons, sendo 36 identificados em nível específico. Vinte e três táxons pertencem ao Reino Fungi, filo Chytridiomycota, ordens Chytridiales, Monoblepharidales e Spizellomicetales e, 18 ao Reino Straminipila, filo Oomycota, ordens Saprolegniales e Peronosporales. Dentre os fungos isolados, 1...

Comparison of provincial prescription drug plans and the impact on patients' annual drug expenditures.

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Demers, Virginie; Melo, Magda; Jackevicius, Cynthia; Cox, Jafna; Kalavrouziotis, Dimitri; Rinfret, Stéphane; Humphries, Karin H; Johansen, Helen; Tu, Jack V; Pilote, Louise

2008-02-12

Reimbursement for outpatient prescription drugs is not mandated by the Canada Health Act or any other federal legislation. Provincial governments independently establish reimbursement plans. We sought to describe variations in publicly funded provincial drug plans across Canada and to examine the impact of this variation on patients' annual expenditures. We collected information, accurate to December 2006, about publicly funded prescription drug plans from all 10 Canadian provinces. Using clinical scenarios, we calculated the impact of provincial cost-sharing strategies on individual annual drug expenditures for 3 categories of patients with different levels of income and 2 levels of annual prescription burden ($260 and $1000). We found that eligibility criteria and cost-sharing details of the publicly funded prescription drug plans differed markedly across Canada, as did the personal financial burden due to prescription drug costs. Seniors pay 35% or less of their prescription costs in 2 provinces, but elsewhere they may pay as much as 100%. With few exceptions, nonseniors pay more than 35% of their prescription costs in every province. Most social assistance recipients pay 35% or less of their prescription costs in 5 provinces and pay no costs in the other 5. In an example of a patient with congestive heart failure, his out-of-pocket costs for a prescription burden of $1283 varied between $74 and $1332 across the provinces. Considerable interprovincial variation in publicly funded prescription drug plans results in substantial variation in annual expenditures by Canadians with identical prescription burdens. A revised pharmaceutical strategy might reduce these major inequities.

Aves do Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó: o Vale do Rio Cipó, Minas Gerais, Brasil The birds of "Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó": the Rio Cipó valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Marcos Rodrigues

2005-06-01

Full Text Available Foi conduzido um levantamento de espécies de aves do Vale do alto Rio Cipó durante o período de maio de 1998 a novembro de 2002. A região está totalmente inserida em uma das unidades de conservação mais importantes do sudeste do Brasil, o Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó, em Minas Gerais. O método utilizado foi o de observação direta ao longo de 'transectos', captura com redes e identificação a partir do uso de vocalizações. A riqueza de espécies foi estimada usando-se o método de 'jackknife'. Foram registradas 226 espécies de aves pertencentes a 43 famílias. Isso corresponde cerca de 27% das 837 espécies já registradas para o bioma do Cerrado. Foram capturados 2.249 indivíduos num total de 4.486,82 horas-rede, onde foram amostradas 119 espécies pertencentes a 23 famílias. A riqueza foi estimada em 239 ± 5 espécies. Constam nesta lista seis espécies endêmicas do Cerrado: Augastes scutatus (Temminck, 1824 (Trochilidae, Hylocryptus rectirostris (Wied-NeuWied, 1821 (Furnariidae, Antilophia galeata (Lichtenstein, 1832 (Pipridae, Cyanocorax cristatellus (Temminck, 1823 (Corvidae, Charitospiza eucosma (Oberholser, 1905, Saltator atricollis (Vieillot, 1817, e Porphyrospiza caerulescens (Wied-Neuwied, 1830 (Emberizidae. Ocorrem também três espécies quase-ameaçadas de extinção: Sarcoramphus papa (Linnaeus, 1758 (Cathartidae, Cypsnagra hirundinacea (Lesson, 1831 e Charitospiza eucosma (Emberizidae. O Vale do Rio Cipó abriga uma porção significativa da avifauna do Cerrado. Alguns dos habitat encontrados no Vale estão se tornando cada vez mais raros na região do Cerrado de todo o Brasil, como as matas ciliares e o sistema de lagoas temporárias ao longo dos rios. Mesmo as cachoeiras, habitat importante para várias espécies, vêm desaparecendo em outras regiões do Brasil. Nesse sentido, a região do Vale do Rio Cipó dentro Parque consolida um dos seus objetivos que é a conservação da biodiversidade.It is

El parque geriátrico: fisioterapia para nuestros mayores Geriatric park: physical therapy for our elders

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César Raúl Rodríguez Martín

2007-06-01

Full Text Available La colaboración entre varias instituciones públicas como el ayuntamiento de Vélez-Rubio, la Junta de Andalucía, Aprovélez y la Residencia Comarcal de Personas Mayores ha dado lugar al desarrollo de un proyecto en el municipio de Vélez-Rubio (Almería denominado "Parque para personas mayores" o "Parque geriátrico". Éste consta de un conjunto de aparatos que desarrollan una rama tan importante de la fisioterapia como es la mecanoterapia. A través de paneles explicativos, la persona mayor comprende el funcionamiento y los objetivos del mismo. Así, se hace llegar a los ancianos la fisioterapia como medio para mantener o mejorar su estado físico, así como para concienciar a la población de que lleve a cabo una rutina de ejercicio.The collaboration between several public institutions as the town hall of Vélez-Rubio, the Junta de Andalucía, Aprovélez and the Residencia Comarcal de Personas Mayores has developed a project in the municipality of Vélez- Rubio (Almería so called "Park for major persons " or "Geriatric park ". This one consists of a set of devices that develop such an important branch of the Physical therapy as it is the mecanotherapy. Across explanatory panels, the elders understand the functioning and the targets of the same one. This way, the physical therapy as way makes come to the elders to support or to improve his physical state, as well as to make aware the population that carries out a routine of exercise.

Assessment of {sup 226}Ra, {sup 228}Ra and {sup 210}Pb concentration in mineral waters from Parque das Águas de Lambari and Contendas, MG and evaluation of the committed effective doses

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Wakasugi, Denise S.M.; Damatto, Sandra R., E-mail: denise.sanny@usp.br, E-mail: damatto@ipen.br [Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares (IPEN/CNEN-SP), Sao Paulo, SP (Brazil)

2017-11-01

The exploration of several Brazilian hydromineral resorts, that have springs of radioactive mineral water consumed by the population support the relevance of the present work. This study is being developed in the IPEN with the aid of the responsible for Parque das Águas de Lambari and Contendas. Thereby, this work aims to determine the activity concentrations of {sup 226}Ra, {sup 228}Ra and {sup 210}Pb to verify the influence of seasonality in these water parks springs. Thereunto, gross alpha and beta measurements were used after radiochemical separation for these radionuclides determination and measurement in a low background proportional detector. The results showed that Parque das Águas de Lambari presented highest concentration values when compared with Contendas. In Parque das Águas de Contendas , the highest concentration values were 77 ± 5 mBq/L and 129 ± 5 mBq/L for {sup 226}Ra for Gasosa II springs and {sup 228}Ra for Gasosa I spring, respectively, which correspond to the spring season; for {sup 210}Pb, 27 ± 2 mBq/L for Magnesiana spring in the same season. In Parque das Águas de Lambari, the highest concentration values for {sup 226}Ra was 177 ± 2 mBq/L and for {sup 210}Pb, 36 ± 2 mBq/L, both in the Magnesiana spring, for the summer season and 135 ± 5 mBq/L for {sup 228}Ra, in Magnesiana spring, for the spring season. The data were analyzed through descriptive and correlational statistical techniques. Therefore, it was possible to evaluate the committed effective doses due to the consumption of these waters and to assess the radiological risk for the radionuclides studied. (author)

Paisaje natural y envejecimiento saludable en el lugar: el caso del Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey (México)

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Sánchez-González, Diego; Adame Rivera, Lydia Marcela; Rodríguez Rodríguez, Vicente

2018-01-01

La investigación analiza los factores del paisaje natural cotidiano que favorecen el envejecimiento saludable en el lugar y la calidad de vida de las personas mayores residentes en los límites del Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey (México). La metodología ha consistido en la utilización de métodos como fotovoz y mapas mentales aplicados a grupos de discusión por personas mayores, encuestas y Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Los resultados indican que la exposición a elementos naturales ...

Challenges in reporting on pre-determined objectives to the Auditor-General : the case of Limpopo Provincial Departments / Hilgard Maputle Mawela

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2015-01-01

All provincial departments are required to report on pre-determined objectives in terms of Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, read in conjunction with Section 5.1.1. of the Treasury Regulations. The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges faced by the Limpopo provincial departments in reporting pre-determined objectives to the Auditor-General. Reporting pre-determined objectives has been a challenge over the past financial years and this is evident in the Audito...

A new Nototriton (Caudata: Plethodontidae) from Parque Nacional Montaña de Botaderos in northeastern Honduras.

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Townsend, Josiah H; Medina-flores, Melissa; Reyes-Calderón, Onán; Austin, James D

2013-01-01

The highlands of northeastern Honduras remain under-characterized in terms of biological diversity, as exemplified by the regularity of new amphibian and reptile taxa discoveries. Following the recent description of a new species of Nototriton from the Sierra de Agalta in northeastern Honduras, we report the discovery of a second new species of Nototriton from the nearby Parque Nacional Montaña de Botaderos. This new taxon, Nototriton mime sp. nov., is distinguished from other Nototriton by its distinctive pale brown dorsal coloration in adult males, relatively large nares, a relatively broad head, mitochondrial sequence divergence, and phylogenetic relationships, and is geographically isolated from other populations of Nototriton.

ISLAM IN PROVINCIAL INDONESIA: Middle Class, Lifestyle, and Democracy

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Noorhaidi Hasan

2011-02-01

Full Text Available Islamic symbols have flourished in the public spaces of Indonesian provincial towns after Suharto. This phenomenon has occurred in parallel with the  significant shifts in the social, economic and political fields, which is tied to the mounting impact of Islamization, social mobility, economic growth, and democratization occurring among town people. It is as if we see a parallel move between Islamization, modernization, globalization and democratization. Key concepts associated with these trends are appropriated with those rooted in tradition and local culture to inform the whole dynamics of Indonesian provincial towns today. The key player in this process is the new middle class, who look to Islam for inspiration both to claim distinction and social status and to legitimize their consumptive lifestyle. They are newly pious who act as active negotiators between the global and the local as well as the cosmopolitan centre and the hinterland. They also play a pivotal role as an agency that liberalizes religion from its traditionally subservient, passive and docile posture by turning it into a source of moral legitimacy and distinction to represent a modern form of life. Given its intimate relationship with locality, tradition, modernity as well as globalization, Islam has increasingly assumed a greater importance for local politics. Political elites have used Islamic symbols for the instrumental purpose of extending their political legitimacy and mobilizing constituency support, in a political environment of open competition and increased public participation in decision making. In this process religious symbols have irrefutably been distanced from their religious moorings and narrow, Islamist understandings, in favor of pragmatic political purposes. Keywords: Islamic symbols, middle class, globalization, lifestyle, local politics

The provincial administration of the Ottoman Empire in the XVI century on the ground of the kanunname

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M. V. Kovalchuk

2016-11-01

Full Text Available The title of the article is ‘The provincial administration of the Ottoman empire in the XVI century on the ground of the kanunname’. The purpose of the article is to characterize the structure of the provincial administration of the Ottoman Empire in the XVI century on the ground of the sultans’ kanunname. The administrative divisions of the Ottoman Empire has been studied in the article: the largest ottoman provinces - eyalets were divided into two types: timarli, in which the system of sanjaks, ottoman law, timar system were established; and salyaneli, where timar system was absent, all taxes were gathered and distributed to local needs; the second administrative-military territorial units were sanjaks, the subdivisions of sanjak were kazas and kadiluks, then – nahiyes. Moreover, outside this system there were various types of vassal and tributary states. The governance of such large territory, control over the execution of orders, establishment of relations between different groups of multi-ethnic population of the empire, which lived mostly not in the metropolitan area, but in the provinces, needed the constant functioning of local authorities. The main task of the provincial administration was to organize and to strengthen the communications between the province and the center. Special attention has been given to the description of the place and role, rights and duties of beylerbey, sanjakbey, qadi (judge, defterdar and other local managers at the system of the Ottoman provincial administration. In conclusion it is necessary to point out that the system of local authorities was formed by representatives of the military-administrative (sipahi-timarli, sanjakbey, beylerbey, the Grand Vizier, judicial (qadis (judges, kazaskers, sheikh-ul-Islam and financial (defterdars branches of the Ottoman government. Legal prohibitions and mutual cooperation supported sustainable balance between these executive power branches.

Mosquito-producing containers, spatial distribution, and relationship between Aedes aegypti population indices on the southern boundary of its distribution in South America (Salto, Uruguay).

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Basso, César; Caffera, Ruben M; García da Rosa, Elsa; Lairihoy, Rosario; González, Cristina; Norbis, Walter; Roche, Ingrid

2012-12-01

A study was conducted in the city of Salto, Uruguay, to identify mosquito-producing containers, the spatial distribution of mosquitoes and the relationship between the different population indices of Aedes aegypti. On each of 312 premises visited, water-filled containers and immature Ae. aegypti mosquitoes were identified. The containers were counted and classified into six categories. Pupae per person and Stegomyia indices were calculated. Pupae per person were represented spatially. The number of each type of container and number of mosquitoes in each were analyzed and compared, and their spatial distribution was analyzed. No significant differences in the number of the different types of containers with mosquitoes or in the number of mosquitoes in each were found. The distribution of the containers with mosquito was random and the distribution of mosquitoes by type of container was aggregated or highly aggregated.

Mosquito-Producing Containers, Spatial Distribution, and Relationship between Aedes aegypti Population Indices on the Southern Boundary of its Distribution in South America (Salto, Uruguay)

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Basso, César; Caffera, Ruben M.; García da Rosa, Elsa; Lairihoy, Rosario; González, Cristina; Norbis, Walter; Roche, Ingrid

2012-01-01

A study was conducted in the city of Salto, Uruguay, to identify mosquito-producing containers, the spatial distribution of mosquitoes and the relationship between the different population indices of Aedes aegypti. On each of 312 premises visited, water-filled containers and immature Ae. aegypti mosquitoes were identified. The containers were counted and classified into six categories. Pupae per person and Stegomyia indices were calculated. Pupae per person were represented spatially. The number of each type of container and number of mosquitoes in each were analyzed and compared, and their spatial distribution was analyzed. No significant differences in the number of the different types of containers with mosquitoes or in the number of mosquitoes in each were found. The distribution of the containers with mosquito was random and the distribution of mosquitoes by type of container was aggregated or highly aggregated. PMID:23128295

Arquitectura multi-controlador con transferencia sin salto para procesos con conmutación de modos

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Nagore Iriondo

2013-04-01

Full Text Available Resumen: Los sistemas con conmutación de modos se definen como aquéllos que pueden exhibir diferente comportamiento dinámico en función del estado en que se encuentran. Pueden por tanto ser descritos por un conjunto finito de subsistemas dinámicos y una lógica que rige la conmutación entre ellos. Una alternativa para su control es la arquitectura multi-controlador con supervisión ya que permite utilizar controladores de modo diferentes y alcanzar así múltiples objetivos de control. Pero la conmutación de controladores suele tener como consecuencia la aparición de saltos o transitorios derivados que pueden ser inaceptables. Este tipo de sistemas y problemática son frecuentes en diferentes áreas de aplicación industrial, en donde la tecnología de control más utilizada es el Controlador Lógico Programable (PLC. Es por ello que el objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un método de diseño e implementación de un mecanismo de transferencia sin salto (BT en una arquitectura multi-modo y multi-bucle para sistemas con conmutación de modos, en PLC y en conformidad con el estándar IEC 61131-3. La estrategia BT se basa en que controladores de modos candidatos a conmutar realicen un seguimiento a los controladores activos, siendo la detección del estado de operación actual y de los posibles estados siguientes, clave en la definición de la forma de ejecución de los algoritmos de control que componen la arquitectura. Se presentan también los pasos del diseño de la arquitectura completa así como resultados experimentales que validan la arquitectura. Abstract: Switched mode systems are defined as those represented by a finite set of linear subsystems and a set of logic rules orchestrating the switching among them. A set of dynamic subsystems together with a logical system that orchestrates the switching among them could be used in order to describe it. An alternative to control them is a supervisory multi-mode controller architecture

Challenges in reporting on predetermined objectives to the Auditor-General: The case of Limpopo provincial departments

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Melvin Diedericks

2017-04-01

Full Text Available Limpopo provincial departments like all other South African government departments are required to report on performance against predetermined objectives in terms of Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, read in conjunction with Section 5.1.1 of the Treasury Regulations. The purpose of this article is to report on a study that was undertaken to establish the challenges faced by the Limpopo provincial departments in reporting on performance against predetermined objectives to the Auditor-General (AG. Reporting on predetermined objectives has been a challenge over the past financial years and this is evident in the AG’s reports, in which Limpopo provincial departments continued to receive qualified audit reports. The literature review carried out for purposes of this study revealed that performance management is fundamental to enhancing organisational performance. A qualitative research design was used to collect and analyse data. Key findings of the study included that management should prioritise strategic planning, performance reporting, monitoring and evaluation to enable it to be in a position to make a determination as to whether what was planned by the department was actually realised. It is also of paramount importance that performance reporting is highly prioritised at strategic, tactical and operational management meetings to ensure more effective and efficient organisational performance.

Evaluación de la gestión en el Parque Regional de las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia

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Gustavo A. Ballesteros Pelegrín

2014-01-01

Full Text Available El Parque Regional de las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar es un territorio multifuncional desde el punto de vista social, económico y ambiental, donde es imposible separar y, por tanto gestionar de forma independiente, las tramas paisajísticas y ecológicas de las tramas socioeconómicas. Para su gestión, la Administración se apoya en el Plan de Ordenación de los Recursos Naturales aprobado en 1995, que sin embargo ha sido ejecutado en el 50 % de su articulado. Se desarrollan diversas iniciativas de conservación de fauna y flora silvestre, recogida de residuos sólidos, una adecuada información al visitante y mejora del conocimiento de los diferentes elementos de los espacios protegido. Sin embargo la participación social es escasa, la Junta Rectora se ha reunido en solo cuatro ocasiones, la última en 2001, se han producido desarrollos urbanísticos en la periferia del Parque que producen deterioro paisajístico y se han desarrollado una serie de infraestructuras que han reducido en unas 7 hectáreas la superficie protegida.

Valoração contingente do parque "Chico Mendes": uma aplicação probabilística do método Referendum com bidding games

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Rubicleis Gomes da Silva

2004-12-01

Full Text Available A valoração ambiental é uma ferramenta relevante para determinação do valor de bens que não possuem mercado definido. O parque ambiental "Chico Mendes", situado em Rio Branco - Acre, em razão de suas características de não-rivalidade e não-excludência, é um bem público. O método de valoração contingente constitui uma das técnicas que possibilitam a determinação do valor econômico de um bem público. De forma geral, este trabalho busca determinar o valor econômico total do parque "Chico Mendes". Os resultados mostram que a renda familiar, o valor da verdadeira disposição a pagar, o sexo e a idade são variáveis importantes para explicar probabilidade do indivíduo se dispor a contribuir para conservação e manutenção dos serviços oferecidos pelo parque. Por fim, o bootstrapping e a análise de risco fornecem maior segurança aos resultados encontrados.The object of this study is the environmental park "Chico Mendes" located in Rio Branco - Acre. Being unique and all-enclosing in its nature it is a public asset. The contingent valuation makes possible the determination of the total economic value total of a public asset. The people's willingness to pay for the park maintenance and conservation shows a determination of the consumers' preference. This work attempts to determine the total economic value of the park. The results show that family income, value of monthly contribution, sex and age explain the probability of a person to contribute to the park conservation. Finally, bootstrapping and risk analysis provide greater safety to the results found.

AVALIAÇÃO DA SUSTENTABILIDADE AMBIENTAL EM TRÊS PARQUES ESTADUAIS DO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL, NO PERÍODO ENTRE 1985 A 2014.

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Jorge de Souza Pinto

2016-08-01

Full Text Available Três Parques Estaduais do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, que possuem planos de manejo em operação, foram avaliados em relação à situação de sua cobertura vegetal pelo Índice de Vegetação por Diferença Normalizada (NDVI e relacionados os dados com sua sustentabilidade, buscando-se apresentar a evolução do uso e ocupação da terra e do índice de vegetação, compreendendo as influências trazida pela implantação dos parques e seus planos de manejo na preservação do ambiente e sua sustentabilidade. Foram utilizadas imagens Landsat TM 7 e Landsat LC 8 dos anos de 1985, 2000 e 2014, respectivamente, as quais foram processadas em ambiente SIG, por meio do uso dos softwares SIG Spring 5.2.6 e no SIG ArcGis. Os resultados obtidos mostram que os parques estaduais Nascentes do Rio Taquari, Pantanal do Rio Negro e Várzeas do Rio Ivinhema tem sofrido pressões e depleções em decorrência de uso inadequado dos recursos naturais, em suas zonas de amortecimento, que dificultam a sua conservação. Os índices NDVI e de uso e ocupação da terra obtidos apresentaram certa resiliência do ambiente, porém, apontam recuos significativos e perdas de qualidade da cobertura de vegetal, prospectando-se um cenário de dificuldades em frear os impactos contra as unidades de conservação, bem como em promover a recuperação e manutenção do ambiente, diante da constatação de que ainda é incipiente a implantação efetiva dos seus planos de manejo.

Patrones de diversidad de la fauna de mariposas del Parque Nacional de Cabañeros y su entorno (Ciudad Real, España central (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea, Hesperioidea

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Jiménez-Valverde, A.

2004-12-01

Full Text Available Diversity patterns of the butterfly fauna of the Parque Nacional de Cabañeros and its surroundings (Ciudad Real, Central Spain (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea, Hesperioidea The butterfly species richness and faunistic composition in six plots with different land uses and dissimilar environmental diversity is studied in the Parque Nacional de Cabañeros and its surroundings (Ciudad Real, Central Spain. The holm-oak forest is the richest sampling plot, with a butterfly species composition that clearly differs from the rest of more humanized sampling plots. The pine plantation has the lowest values of species richness and abundances, with a faunistic composition quite similar to those of the sampling plots with a dominance of hostile habitats for butterflies (grasslands and crops, so the need to create clearings is emphasised. The importance of environmental diversity in humanized habitats and the need for proper management and conservation of woodlands is stressed in order to conserve butterfly biodiversity

Diagnóstico do uso do fogo no entorno do Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro (PESB, MG Diagnosis of the use of fire at Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro (PESB, MG

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Verônica Rocha Bonfim

2003-02-01

Full Text Available O emprego do fogo é uma prática alternativa comum no meio rural, por ser uma técnica eficiente para diversas finalidades na visão de muitos agricultores. Esta técnica requer uma série de cuidados para não incorrer em desastres ambientais, como incêndios florestais. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram realizar um diagnóstico do uso do fogo pelos produtores rurais do entorno do Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro (PESB, Estado de Minas Gerais, e verificar sua percepção com relação aos incêndios florestais. Para tanto, foram amostradas três regiões distintas e representativas do entorno do PESB: Araponga, Pedra Bonita e Fervedouro. Os dados foram obtidos mediante entrevistas semi-estruturadas, com uso de questionário. Concluiu-se que o uso do fogo é ainda uma prática comum entre os produtores rurais, por ser mais viável economicamente e pelo seu rápido efeito. Entretanto, há um consenso sobre os prejuízos que ele pode causar ao solo, às suas vidas e ao meio ambiente.The use of fire slash and Burn is a common alternative practice in the rural area, seen by many farmers as an efficient technique for various purposes. However, this technique should be carefully employed so as not to cause environmental disasters, such as forest fires. The objective of this work is to make a diagnosis of the use of fire by farmers nearby the Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro (PESB, in Minas Gerais and verify their perception of forest fire. The use of fire is still a common practice among farmers since it is economically viable and presents fast results. However, there is a consensus concerning its harmful effects on the soil, human life and the environment.

Relationship between air pollutants and economic development of the provincial capital cities in China during the past decade.

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Luo, Yunpeng; Chen, Huai; Zhu, Qiu'an; Peng, Changhui; Yang, Gang; Yang, Yanzheng; Zhang, Yao

2014-01-01

With the economic development of China, air pollutants are also growing rapidly in recent decades, especially in big cities of the country. To understand the relationship between economic condition and air pollutants in big cities, we analysed the socioeconomic indictors such as Gross Regional Product per capita (GRP per capita), the concentration of air pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2) and the air pollution index (API) from 2003 to 2012 in 31 provincial capitals of mainland China. The three main industries had a quadratic correlation with NO2, but a negative relationship with PM10 and SO2. The concentration of air pollutants per ten thousand yuan decreased with the multiplying of GRP in the provincial cities. The concentration of air pollutants and API in the provincial capital cities showed a declining trend or inverted-U trend with the rise of GRP per capita, which provided a strong evidence for the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), that the environmental quality first declines, then improves, with the income growth. The results of this research improved our understanding of the alteration of atmospheric quality with the increase of social economy and demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable development for China.

Provincial land use planning in British Columbia

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Mitchell, W.

1998-01-01

The efforts being made to include Aboriginal communities in land use planning in British Columbia are discussed. British Columbia is in the midst of historic changes with respect to land and resource allocation, use and management. Historic trends in land use allocation and management are contrasted with land use planning and resource management of today. The impact of provincial government moves to double park space within the province, and the Protected Areas Strategy initiative will have on the natural gas and petroleum industry is discussed. New efforts being made to include First Nations directly in land use planning discussions in ways that do not prejudice treaty negotiations, are reviewed. Creation of a new Oil and Gas Commission in the Fort St. John area, is cited as the most recent example of the interconnections between First Nations communities and other public and industry stakeholders in land use planning in the province

Transmission Challenges and Best Practices for Cost-Effective Renewable Energy Delivery across State and Provincial Boundaries

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Zhou, Shengru [National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Hurlbut, David J. [National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Bird, Lori A. [National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Wang, Qin [National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

2017-08-22

A strategically planned transmission network is an important source of flexibility for the integration of large-scale renewable energy (RE). Such a network can offer access to a broad geographic diversity of resources, which can reduce flexibility needs and facilitate sharing between neighboring balancing areas. This report builds on two previous NREL technical reports - Advancing System Flexibility for High Penetration Renewable Integration (Milligan et al. 2015) and 'Renewables-Friendly' Grid Development Strategies (Hurlbut et al. 2015) - which discuss various flexibility options and provide an overview of U.S. market models and grid planning. This report focuses on addressing issues with cross-regional/provincial transmission in China with the aim of integrating renewable resources that are concentrated in remote areas and require inter-regional/provincial power exchange.

Transmission Challenges and Best Practices for Cost-Effective Renewable Energy Delivery across State and Provincial Boundaries

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Hurlbut, David [National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Zhou, Ella [National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Bird, Lori [National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Wang, Qin [National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

2017-03-21

A strategically planned transmission network is an important source of flexibility for the integration of large-scale renewable energy (RE). Such a network can offer access to a broad geographic diversity of resources, which can reduce flexibility needs and facilitate sharing between neighboring balancing areas. This report builds on two previous NREL technical reports - Advancing System Flexibility for High Penetration Renewable Integration (Milligan et al. 2015) and 'Renewables-Friendly' Grid Development Strategies (Hurlbut et al. 2015) - which discuss various flexibility options and provide an overview of U.S. market models and grid planning. This report focuses on addressing issues with cross-regional/provincial transmission in China with the aim of integrating renewable resources that are concentrated in remote areas and require inter-regional/provincial power exchange.

User behavior in contingent valuation and travel cost - The case of Parque das Palmeiras in Chapecó, SC, Brazil

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Claudio Alcides Jacoski

2010-08-01

Full Text Available The creation and maintenance of public areas for environmental preservation, recreation and leisure has been one of the challenges faced by public managers. Located in an area of urban expansion of Chapecó, Parque das Palmeiras is subject to environmental risk, making it a fragile natural asset. The aim of this study was to verify the characteristic behavior of park users using two methods for economic value assessment, i. e., “contingent valuation” and “travel cost” for estimating the value to maintain the park functions by users and the population using a questionnaire composed of socioeconomic and attitudinal issues. The application of the contingent valuation method revealed that the population is willing to pay for the maintenance of park functions an average of R$ 7.14/month. Thus, the estimated value for the yearly maintenance of the park functions is R$ 14,651,280.00. Regarding the application of the cost of travel it was possible to identify that the largest users’ participation is from surrounding towns such as Bela Vista and Jardim América. The added value achieved by applying the method of travel cost was R$ 5,580.00. A reference value to keep the Parque das Palmeiras may support government management decisions for the maintenance this natural asset, also directing for the application of economic instruments as a way to offseting environmental damage cost.

Parque Minero en clave de ordenación territorial

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Ana Díez Bermejo

2013-04-01

Full Text Available ResumenLa problemática de las áreas mineras en declive, es decir cuando han cesado la actividad productiva de la minería, ya sea por la baja rentabilidad o por el agotamiento de los recursos del yacimiento, ha creado actitudes por parte de las administraciones de los estados, basadas en las ideas de preservación y conservación de estas áreas bajo valores principalmente patrimoniales, tanto culturales como naturales a nivel mundial, creando múltiples figuras de protección y conservación de las mismas. Entre ellas, aparece la figura de “Parque Minero” cuya materialización se ha llevado de manera diversa y con objetivos, escalas y dimensiones diferentes dependiendo del territorio en el que se ubica; sinembargo lo que sí parece común a todos ellos es el tratamiento del mismo como un objeto, es decir, tratado de manera sectorial y no como una figura multidimensional y sistémica que ordene el territorio que ocupa en todas sus dimensiones: socioeconómica, ambiental y cultural. El objeto principal del trabajo es manifestar la capacidad de la figura como posible instrumento para la ordenación del territorio, estudiando los aspectos, elementos y dimensiones que representa en el mismo, y de esa manera poder realizar un diagnóstico sobre su futura función sobre el territorio que lo acoge, para consecuentemente elegir la solución más adecuada para la problemática del área minera en su contexto de cierre de minas.Palabras claveMinería, ordenación del territorio, conservación y preservación, patrimonio, Parque Minero.AbstractThe problem of mining areas in decline, that is when they have ceased production activities of mining, either low profitability or the depletion of the reservoir, attitudes created by the state government, based on the ideas of preservation and conservation of these areas under mainly equity values, both cultural and natural world, creating multiple types of protection and conservation of the same. Among them

Urban Boundary Extraction and Urban Sprawl Measurement Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images: a Case Study of China's Provincial

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Wang, H.; Ning, X.; Zhang, H.; Liu, Y.; Yu, F.

2018-04-01

Urban boundary is an important indicator for urban sprawl analysis. However, methods of urban boundary extraction were inconsistent, and construction land or urban impervious surfaces was usually used to represent urban areas with coarse-resolution images, resulting in lower precision and incomparable urban boundary products. To solve above problems, a semi-automatic method of urban boundary extraction was proposed by using high-resolution image and geographic information data. Urban landscape and form characteristics, geographical knowledge were combined to generate a series of standardized rules for urban boundary extraction. Urban boundaries of China's 31 provincial capitals in year 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 were extracted with above-mentioned method. Compared with other two open urban boundary products, accuracy of urban boundary in this study was the highest. Urban boundary, together with other thematic data, were integrated to measure and analyse urban sprawl. Results showed that China's provincial capitals had undergone a rapid urbanization from year 2000 to 2015, with the area change from 6520 square kilometres to 12398 square kilometres. Urban area of provincial capital had a remarkable region difference and a high degree of concentration. Urban land became more intensive in general. Urban sprawl rate showed inharmonious with population growth rate. About sixty percent of the new urban areas came from cultivated land. The paper provided a consistent method of urban boundary extraction and urban sprawl measurement using high-resolution remote sensing images. The result of urban sprawl of China's provincial capital provided valuable urbanization information for government and public.

Recente vondsten van breedbladige fonteinkruiden (Groenlandia en Potamogeton spec.) in de provincie Noord-Brabant

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Linden, van der J.; Poelmans, W.

1993-01-01

Since 1987 the distribution of many plant species in the central and eastern parts of the province Noord-Brabant has been mapped for country use planning by the Provincial Authorities. Distribution maps (with a 5 x 5 km² grid) of the Potamogeton (broad-leaved pondweed) species, which are important

Determinación de frecuencia cardiaca, frecuencia respiratoria, lactato deshidrogenasa, creatinkinasa y ácido láctico en caballos durante competencia de salto en la Sabana de Bogotá

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Paula Andrea Guerrero Nieto

2009-06-01

Full Text Available El estudio presenta los primeros resultados de investigación en variables fisiológicas y sus cambios por el ejercicio en equinos en competencia de salto en el país. Se utilizaron 24 ejemplares de las razas Silla Argentina, PSI y mestizo de la Escuela de Equitación del Ejército Nacional de Colombia, que participaron en pruebas de salto (1,10 – 1,20 m en diferentes centros ecuestres de la Sabana de Bogotá. Se determinó frecuencia cardiaca, frecuencia respiratoria y enzimas musculares (creatinquinasa (CK, lactato deshidrogenasa (LDH y el ácido láctico.. Se tomaron tres muestras: reposo, inmediatamente después del ejercicio y a las 6 horas posejercicio. Para la frecuencia cardiaca se utilizó un monitor POLAR S625; la frecuencia respiratoria se determinó mediante fonendoscopio; y las enzimas y el ácido láctico se analizaron en laboratorio. Se utilizó el método estadístico ANAVA para enzimas musculares y acido láctico y estadística descriptiva para frecuencia cardiaca y respiratoria. En los resultados se encontró un comportamiento estadísticamente significativo (p < 0.05 del ácido láctico y la enzima creatinkinasa, a diferencia del comportamiento de la enzima lactato deshidrogenasa, que fue no significativo. Las frecuencias cardiaca y respiratoria se elevaron de manera significativa posejercicio y regresaron a lo normal alrededor de las 6 seis horas. El ácido láctico se incrementó posejercicio y disminuyó a las 6 horas, contrario a lo reportado por otros autores. Se concluye que una vez analizadas estas variables, hay diferencias con los valores obtenidos por otros autores, que pueden deberse a la altitud, al tipo y tiempo de ejercicio realizado. Por tanto es indispensable continuar haciendo estudios en este campo.

Modelos territoriales de innovación: Un análisis desde la perspectiva de los parques tecnológicos

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Latorre Martínez, María Pilar; Navarro Elola, Luis; Pastor Tejedor, Jesús

2013-01-01

El presente estudio gira en torno a las aglomeraciones empresariales, concretamente sobre el fenómeno creciente de los Parques Científicos y Tecnológicos (PCYTS) como motores de innovación. La innovación se ha convertido en una de las líneas de investigación más relevantes en ciencias sociales, alcanzando un gran protagonismo desde mediados del siglo XX. Se considera que un esfuerzo de innovación sostenido resulta hoy un factor clave para mejorar la competitividad de las empresas y favorecer...

Adaptación del modelo de planeación dofa para la administración sostenible de parques nacionales

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Ana María Correa Leal; Gustavo Correa Assmus

2013-01-01

Colombia es un país reconocido mundial-mente por su riqueza ecológica, la cual se trata de preservar mediante muestras representativas, contenidas en diversas áreas de los parques nacionales naturales; sin embargo, su gestión amerita la incorporación de elementos modernos, para que el proceso administración-conservación haga eco en la sostenibilidad deseada. Para ello, se propone retomar la historia y realidad de las áreas en unión con la definición de Nueva Delhi, otros elementos concomit...

El turismo como herramienta para la conservación del patrimonio natural: reserva de biosfera Parque Costero del Sur

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Rossi, Elisabet; Molinari, Gloria Edith

2012-01-01

El proyecto se desarrolló en la localidad de Punta Indio, ubicada en el partido del mismo nombre de la provincia de Buenos Aires, que juntamente con otras localidades, conforman la Reserva de Biosfera “Parque costero del Sur", declarado por MaB-UNESCO en 1995, ubicado sobre la margen derecha del Río de La Plata. Se planteó como objetivo, el diseño de una estrategia local y auto-gestionada de desarrollo turístico, como un instrumento para la conservación de la biodiversidad y la valoración del...

Notas sobre la ecología de Phyllodactylus reissi (Phyllodactylidae: Sauria) en el Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape (Tumbes, Perú)

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Jordán Arizmendi, Juan Carlos

2012-01-01

Some basics aspects on the ecology of the nocturnal gecko Phyllodactylus reissi from Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape (Tumbes, Peru) are described. This species used rock boulders (57,4%) and trees (31,9%) as microhabitats primarily, exhibiting a nocturnal activity pattern, with a peak between 2100-2200 hours, remaining active until midnight. Body temperature (mean 24,4 ºC) was correlated with both air and substrate temperature, with the last variable affecting in higher degree (47%) the bod...

Provincial Carbon Emissions Reduction Allocation Plan in China Based on Consumption Perspective

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Xuecheng Wang

2018-04-01

Full Text Available China is a country with substantial differences in economic development, energy consumption mix, resources, and technologies, as well as the development path at the provincial level. Therefore, China’s provinces have different potential and degrees of difficulty to carry out carbon emission reduction (CER requirements. In addition, interprovincial trade, with a large amount of embodied carbon emissions, has become the fastest growing driver of China’s total carbon emissions. A reasonable CER allocation plan is, therefore, crucial for realizing the commitment that China announced in the Paris Agreement. How to determine a fair way to allocate provincial CER duties has become a significant challenge for both policy-makers and researchers. In this paper, ecological network analysis (ENA, combined with a multi-regional input-output model (MRIO, is adopted to build an ecological network of embodied emissions across 30 provinces. Then, by using flow analysis and utility analysis based on the ENA model, the specific relationships among different provinces were determined, and the amount of responsibility that a certain province should take quantified, with respect to the embodied carbon emission (ECE flows from interprovincial trade. As a result, we suggest a new CER allocation plan, based on the detailed data of interprovincial relationships and ECE flows.

Los orígenes del Instituto provincial de higiene de las Canarias orientales y la sanidad municipal (1926-1927: cambios estructurales y asistenciales

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Martín del Castillo, Juan Francisco

2005-12-01

Full Text Available The «Instituto Provincial de Higiene de las Canarias Orientales» is an example of Estatuto Provincial of José Calvo Sotelo (1925. Involved in administrative affaires and economical distributions between the Townhall of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Insular Council, its beginning is labour of Doctor Antonio Ortiz de Landázuri, in that moment Health Inspector. In this paper, be described the structure and functions of Hygiene Institute, so the change of technical members of laboratories and stations of previous town health services.

El Instituto Provincial de Higiene de las Canarias Orientales es un ejemplo de la puesta en marcha del Estatuto Provincial de José Calvo Sotelo (1925. Envuelto en medidas administrativas y repartos financieros entre el Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria y el Cabildo Insular, su inicio es obra directa del doctor Antonio Ortiz de Landázuri, en aquellos momentos al cargo de la Inspección de Sanidad. En el presente, quedan descritos la estructura y funciones del Instituto de Higiene, además del pase de los miembros facultativos de los laboratorios y estaciones de anteriores servicios municipales del ramo.

COMPOSIÇÃO E DISTRIBUIÇÃO ESPAÇO-TEMPORAL DE ANUROS NO PARQUE NATURAL MUNICIPAL AUGUSTO RUSCHI

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Matheus de Toledo Moroti; Jonatas Alves Ferreira Neto; Andriele Cristina dos Santos; Mariana Pedrozo; Ibere Farina Machado; Cristina Pacheco Soares

2017-01-01

Este trabalho teve como objetivo geral avaliar a riqueza de espécies de anuros determinando a sua distribuição espacial e sua sazonalidade. A área de estudo compreende o Parque Natural Municipal Augusto Ruschi, em São José dos Campos (SP). Foram registradas 33 espécies de anuros. A maior riqueza de espécies encontradas vocalizando foi na estação chuvosa e quente, no entanto em relação as análises estatísticas, apenas a temperatura máxima e média mensal apresentaram resultados significativos n...

Diseño y calculo de estructura para una industria fotovoltaica en el parque tecnologico de paterna (Valencia)

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MEDINA RUIZ, VÍCTOR MANUEL

2016-01-01

[ES] El objetivo fundamental del presente trabajo es el diseño y cálculo de la estructura metálica, así como su cimentación, de una nave para una industria dedicada a la fabricación de paneles fotovoltaicos en el Parque Tecnológico de Paterna (Valencia). El espacio interior debe ser suficiente para contener todas las áreas necesarias en una industria de dichas características: Oficinas, Vestuarios, Almacén y Línea de Producción (Soldadura, montaje…). Para la realización del cál...

Command and Control Analysis of the South West Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre during Vancouver 2010

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2011-06-01

Venue Site WACC - Whistler Area Command Centre OTHER GPPAG - Government Partners Public Affairs Group 18 ANNEX B. Interview questions...Vancouver Vancouver Richmond WACC Decision Authority Link Information Sharing Link DOC’s 2010 Provincial Games Secretariat GPPAG CCG

Urban-Rural and Provincial Disparities in Child Malnutrition in China.

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Wu, Yichao; Qi, Di

2016-10-01

This article investigates how the nutritional deprivation and inequality among children in China by provinces and urban/rural areas has changed over time from 1991 to 2009 using the China Health and Nutrition Survey data. The children who were undernourished in stunting and underweight have declined over years, but provincial disparities were significant and urban children performed better than the rural peers. The nutritional deprivation of children has been alleviated in China over time, but more efforts should be made by the government to improve the nutritional condition in less developed provinces and for those children who are severely undernourished.

Parque das Nações Indígenas: área de interesse turístico, qualidade de vida e lazer na cidade de Campo Grande-MS

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Marta Regina da Silva Melo

2015-12-01

Full Text Available O Parque das Nações Indígenas constitui uma área verde urbana de relevante interesse histórico-social, sobressaindo-se pelo seu potencial e pela sua importância para o desenvolvimento de atividades turísticas e de práticas que refletem aspectos de qualidade de vida e lazer. Localizado na porção leste de Campo Grande - MS, é considerado um dos maiores parques urbanos do mundo. O município resguarda elementos do meio ambiente e do patrimônio cultural local, tais como: nascentes e cursos d’água de pequenos tributários hidrográficos que drenam a cidade, Unidades de Conservação de proteção integral e de uso sustentável, sítios arqueológicos e reservas naturais consideradas de fundamental importância para a conservação e proteção da vida. O presente estudo apresentou como principal objetivo reconhecer e destacar o potencial do Parque das Nações Indígenas como área de interesse turístico e de qualidade de vida e lazer, em virtude da sua função social e cultural que desempenha na forma de uso e ocupação do solo. A metodologia utilizada para a estruturação dessa pesquisa foi de caráter qualitativo, conduzida por meio da pesquisa de campo e revisão de literatura. A estrutura e a distribuição dos equipamentos no espaço mostraram-se favoráveis para elevar o grau de conscientização quanto à sustentabilidade local, importância ambiental, critérios para fins turísticos, e como local destinado ao ensino, à pesquisa e extensão.

The political economy of Canadian hydro-electricity : between old provincial hydros and neoliberal regional energy regimes

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Netherton, A.

2007-01-01

In economic terms, hydro-electricity is considered as a quasi-staple, as it prone to the classic staples problem of excess capacity. However, neither water nor hydroelectricity in Canada is produced primarily for export markets. Hydroelectric systems are often thought of as politicized monopolies. This paper discussed changes that have occurred in hydroelectric organizations over time, as they have been governed by a formative mixed regime; postwar provincial hydro systems; a megaprojects regime; and an emerging sustainability regionalization regime. The origins of electricity generation and transmission in Canada were discussed, as well as the ecological footprint of large mega-projects on rivers. The development of provincial hydro monopolies during the mid- to late- twentieth century was also outlined, as well as the sustainability and regionalization regime that developed after 1990. During the mature staples period of the mid-century, rents in hydro-electric organizations were distributed through cheap rates to subsidize and facilitate the development of mass production and mass consumption. However, post-staples consumption has now replaced mass consumption, and demand side management is replacing earlier cheap power policies. Nonetheless, the lack of systematic integration of networks has led to inefficiencies. Provincial grids are now being integrated into interconnected North American regional networks regulated by the United States. It was concluded that the Canadian electricity regime is increasingly influenced by the the supranational role that the United States is playing in structuring markets. 83 refs

Organizational factors, planning capacity, and integration challenges constrain provincial planning processes for nutrition in decentralizing Vietnam.

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Lapping, Karin; Frongillo, Edward A; Nguyen, Phuong H; Coates, Jennifer; Webb, Patrick; Menon, Purnima

2014-09-01

Translating national policies and guidelines into effective action at the subnational level (e.g., province or region) is a prerequisite for ensuring an impact on nutrition. In several countries, including Vietnam, the focus of this paper, this process is affected by the quality of the decentralized process of planning and action. This study examined how provincial planning processes for nutrition occurred in Vietnam during 2009 and 2010. Key goals were to understand variability in processes across provinces, identify factors that influenced the process, and assess the usefulness of the process for individuals involved in planning and action. A qualitative case-study methodology was used. Data were drawn from interviews with 51 government officials in eight provinces. The study found little variability in the planning process among these eight provinces, probably due to a planning process that was predominantly a fiscal exercise within the confines of a largely centralized structure. Respondents were almost unanimous about the main barriers: a top-down approach to planning, limited human capacity for effective planning at subnational levels, and difficulty in integrating actions from multiple sectors. Provincial-level actors were deeply dissatisfied with the nature of their role in the process. Despite the rhetoric to the contrary, too much power is probably still retained at the central level. A strategic multiyear approach is needed to strengthen the provincial planning process and address many of the key barriers identified in this study.

Doctrinal Debates in the Fourth Mexican Provincial Council (1771

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Elisa Luque Alcaide

2005-07-01

Full Text Available Based on  the  most  important sources  of The  Fourth Mexican Provincial  Council  (1771 —specifically its decrees, dairies and catechism for the use of priests— the author reviews the main topics debated along the sessions. The article stresses the discussion over  the  main currents  of theological  and political  thought by “modern” ecclesiastics  who  favoured catholic  Enlightenment, and  those  favourable  to  “traditional” perspectives.  This  paper deals with  regalism,  conciliarist  v.s. episcopalist  views, certain traces of the auxiliis controversy as well as antijesuit policies.

RECUPERACIÓN DE ESPACIOS URBANOS Y PERIURBANOS MEDIANTE LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE PARQUES-HUERTAS EN LA CIUDAD DE BAHIA BLANCA

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Jezabel Franza; María Kraser; Daniel Paoloni; Silvina Raitzin; Gabriel Reiter

2008-01-01

Las ciudades crecen y generan espacios con profundos desequilibrios. Desde la acción pública existen diferentes formas de abordar esta complejidad. Una de las alternativas que en distintos espacios del territorio nacional se han desarrollado como medio de recuperación de espacios y a su vez opción de ingresos económicos para los grupos poblacionales que sufren carencias ha sido la implementación de Parques-Huerta en la experiencia rosarina. Puede decirse que esta experiencia se enmarca en...

Treating residual water according to the demands of its ulterior use: case of Neuquen river, Patagonia, Argentina; Optimizacion de requisitos de tratamiento de aguas residuales basado en la calidad del agua de acuerdo con el uso del cuerpo receptor: caso rio Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina

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Polla, Gabriela Maria; Dufilho, Ana Cecilia; Horne, Federico [Universidad Nacional del Comahue (Argentina)

2006-07-15

A developed methodology allows making a regional pacification based on the river's water quality and their guide levels for different uses. To get this methodology it was used an optimization model that allows obtaining the best combination of town and industrial liquid treatments of the region, which can make cheaper their construction and maintenance costs. The established regional stages of economical development, were simulated with the QUAL2E model, from this model was obtained the restriction coefficients of the optimization model. More over, this model allowed to prognosticate the behavior of the principal water quality components (dissolved and biochemical demand of oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and others) for different proposed stages. This methodology was applied over a section of Neuquen River (Argentina) which receives urban, industrial and farming effluents of three cities Centenario (Plant 1), Cinco Saltos (Plant 2) and Parque Industrial (Plant 3). From results, it can be affirmed that under present situation, there is not contamination hazard. However, under future scenarios, advanced and secondary treatment is required to assure meeting the quality standards, particularly when river discharge approach it annual minimum. [Spanish] Se desarrollo una metodologia que permite hacer una planificacion regional basada en la calidad de agua del rio y sus niveles guias para distintos usos. Para ello se utilizo un modelo de optimizacion que permite obtener la mejor combinacion de tratamientos de liquidos municipales e industriales de la region que minimicen sus costos de construccion y mantenimiento. Los escenarios de desarrollo economico regional planteados se simularon con el modelo QUAL2E, de donde se obtuvieron los coeficientes de las restricciones del modelo de optimizacion. El modelo de simulacion permitio, ademas, pronosticar el comportamiento de los principales componentes de calidad del agua (oxigeno disuelto, demanda bioquimica de oxigeno

Prevalence of Endoparasites in Faecal Samples of Cracids Bred in Captivity at the Parque Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

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A. L. B. Cunha

2008-01-01

Full Text Available Among the many problems arising from poor sanitation that can affect wild birds maintained in captivity, parasitic afflictions are among the most frequent, and their effects can range from subclinical infections to death. Some of the most common cases involve endoparasites, principally if the species under consideration exists at a high population density. This being so, the aim of the current work was to report on the prevalence of endoparasites in faecal samples from cracids (curassows and allies bred in captivity at the Parque Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco state in Brazil. To do this, faecal and sand samples were collected from the enclosures of birds of the family Cracidae belonging to the collection from the Parque Dois Irmãos, which originated from private collections from the Metropolitan Region and Forest Zone of the State of Pernambuco. Four lots of faecal and sand samples were collected over a 60-day period, giving a total of 84 faecal samples from 58 individuals of 21 species of cracids. The material collected was submitted for coproparasitological tests using the right method and spontaneous sedimentation. The results obtained were positive for Strongyloides sp., Ascaridia sp., Capillaria sp. and cysts of Entamoeba coli, as well as eggs belonging to the superfamily Strongyloidea.

Forecasting residential electricity demand in provincial China.

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Liao, Hua; Liu, Yanan; Gao, Yixuan; Hao, Yu; Ma, Xiao-Wei; Wang, Kan

2017-03-01

In China, more than 80% electricity comes from coal which dominates the CO2 emissions. Residential electricity demand forecasting plays a significant role in electricity infrastructure planning and energy policy designing, but it is challenging to make an accurate forecast for developing countries. This paper forecasts the provincial residential electricity consumption of China in the 13th Five-Year-Plan (2016-2020) period using panel data. To overcome the limitations of widely used predication models with unreliably prior knowledge on function forms, a robust piecewise linear model in reduced form is utilized to capture the non-deterministic relationship between income and residential electricity consumption. The forecast results suggest that the growth rates of developed provinces will slow down, while the less developed will be still in fast growing. The national residential electricity demand will increase at 6.6% annually during 2016-2020, and populous provinces such as Guangdong will be the main contributors to the increments.

CO_2 emissions and energy intensity reduction allocation over provincial industrial sectors in China

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Wu, Jie; Zhu, Qingyuan; Liang, Liang

2016-01-01

Highlights: • DEA is used to evaluate the energy and environmental efficiency of 30 provincial industrial sector in China. • A new DEA-based model is proposed to allocate the CO_2 emissions and energy intensity reduction targets. • The context-dependent DEA is used to characterize the production plans. - Abstract: High energy consumption by the industry of developing countries has led to the problems of increasing emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) (primarily CO_2) and worsening energy shortages. To address these problems, many mitigation measures have been utilized. One major measure is to mandate fixed reductions of GHG emission and energy consumption. Therefore, it is important for each developing country to disaggregate their national reduction targets into targets for various geographical parts of the country. In this paper, we propose a DEA-based approach to allocate China’s national CO_2 emissions and energy intensity reduction targets over Chinese provincial industrial sectors. We firstly evaluate the energy and environmental efficiency of Chinese industry considering energy consumption and GHG emissions. Then, considering the necessity of mitigating GHG emission and energy consumption, we develop a context-dependent DEA technique which can better characterize the changeable production with reductions of CO_2 emission and energy intensity, to help allocate the national reduction targets over provincial industrial sectors. Our empirical study of 30 Chinese regions for the period 2005–2010 shows that the industry of China had poor energy and environmental efficiency. Considering three major geographical areas, eastern China’s industrial sector had the highest efficiency scores while in this aspect central and western China were similar to each other at a lower level. Our study shows that the most effective allocation of the national reduction target requires most of the 30 regional industrial to reduce CO_2 emission and energy intensity, while a

Business and politics in provincial Indonesia: The batik and construction sector in Pekalongan, Central Java

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Savirani, A.

2015-01-01

After the fall of Soeharto in 1998, and an increased connection to the global world, politics at the local level in Indonesia have changed significantly. This has contributed to a change in how business is conducted in provincial towns. This thesis explores the changing relationship between the

Assessment of "2"2"6Ra, "2"2"8Ra and "2"1"0Pb concentration in mineral waters from Parque das Águas de Lambari and Contendas, MG and evaluation of the committed effective doses

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Wakasugi, Denise S.M.; Damatto, Sandra R.

2017-01-01

The exploration of several Brazilian hydromineral resorts, that have springs of radioactive mineral water consumed by the population support the relevance of the present work. This study is being developed in the IPEN with the aid of the responsible for Parque das Águas de Lambari and Contendas. Thereby, this work aims to determine the activity concentrations of "2"2"6Ra, "2"2"8Ra and "2"1"0Pb to verify the influence of seasonality in these water parks springs. Thereunto, gross alpha and beta measurements were used after radiochemical separation for these radionuclides determination and measurement in a low background proportional detector. The results showed that Parque das Águas de Lambari presented highest concentration values when compared with Contendas. In Parque das Águas de Contendas , the highest concentration values were 77 ± 5 mBq/L and 129 ± 5 mBq/L for "2"2"6Ra for Gasosa II springs and "2"2"8Ra for Gasosa I spring, respectively, which correspond to the spring season; for "2"1"0Pb, 27 ± 2 mBq/L for Magnesiana spring in the same season. In Parque das Águas de Lambari, the highest concentration values for "2"2"6Ra was 177 ± 2 mBq/L and for "2"1"0Pb, 36 ± 2 mBq/L, both in the Magnesiana spring, for the summer season and 135 ± 5 mBq/L for "2"2"8Ra, in Magnesiana spring, for the spring season. The data were analyzed through descriptive and correlational statistical techniques. Therefore, it was possible to evaluate the committed effective doses due to the consumption of these waters and to assess the radiological risk for the radionuclides studied. (author)

Relationship between air quality and economic development in the provincial capital cities of China.

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Chen, Nengcheng; Xu, Lei

2017-01-01

Air pollution in China has become increasingly severe with rapid economic growth in recent years. We analyzed the relationship between the gross regional product (GRP) per capita and the Integrated Air Pollution Index (IAPI) in all the provincial capital cities in China from 2003 to 2014 and clustered them into six urban development patterns. These patterns are as follows: inverse U-shaped, N-1-shaped, N-2-shaped, U-shaped, linear decline, and stable. The majority of the provincial capitals are N-1, N-2, and U types, suggesting that the air quality is deteriorating currently or will deteriorate in the future. Meteorological conditions and industrial structure are taken into consideration when testing the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis between the economy and air pollutant concentration. Results show that there exists no direct relationship between three main pollutants and GRP per capita, while an inverse U-shaped relationship with the secondary industry and a U-shaped relationship with the tertiary industry. These results will be a meaningful reference for policy makers to develop policies that coordinate the environmental protection and economic development.

HERPETOFAUNA DE NEGUANJE, PARQUE NACIONAL NATURAL TAYRONA, CARIBE COLOMBIANO

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jeiner jesus castellanos

2010-01-01

Full Text Available La herpetofauna del Parque Nacional Tayrona (Sector Neguanje fue estudiada durante 30 días entre los meses de septiembre y octubre del 2004 por medio del método de registros de encuentros visuales, la búsqueda activa y la disposición de barreras de intercepción con trampas de caída. Se registraron 44 especies, 11 de Anfibios y 33 de Reptiles, distribuidos en 18 familias y 37 géneros. Las curvas de acumulación de especie mostraron que aproximadamente 20 días son suficientes para registrar todas las especies de lagartos, situación inversa fue observada para las especies de ranas y serpientes. El lagarto Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae fue la especie con mayor abundancia relativa registrada en el sector, lo que implica un buen criterio potencial para su protección. Se amplia la distribución local de la especie Colosthetus ruthveni, la cual era reportada solo para la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta desde su descripción en 1997. Finalmente, este estudio revela que el sector Neguanje presentó el 33 % de la riqueza de especies registrada para la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, lo que posiciona ha esta zona como una de las más representativas en cuanto a biodiversidad en el Caribe Colombiano.

Contaminação por chumbo na serrapilheira do Parque Nacional da Tijuca - RJ

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Rogério Ribeiro de Oliveira

1987-12-01

Full Text Available As matas formadoras do Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, apresentaram em sua serrapilheira um teor médio de chumbo de 16,2 µg/g ao longo de um ano. A entrada do metal no sistema via queda da serrapilheira foi de 140 g/ha/ano. O Pb atinge o sistema florestal pela deposição atmosférica, e tem origem provável na queima de combustíveis (gasolina e petróleoAnalysis of the litter layer of the Tijuca National Park rainforest revealed an average annual lead concentration of 16.2 µg/g. Rate of lead in the litter fall was 140 g/ha/yr. Lead en ters the forest ecosystem by way of the atmosphere, gasoline usage and petroleum combustion being the most probable causes

Parish school inspection as a means of implementation of the policy on Paraná’s provincial education (1853-1889

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Maria Elisabeth Blanck Miguel

2015-07-01

Full Text Available This paper addresses the primary public inspection, particularly that exercised by parish inspectors, considered as one of the forms of manifestation of the policy on education. A research about reports and official letters concerning the primary public education in Paraná in the provincial period (1853-1889 shows ordinary school issues and, especially, the relationship between teachers and the authorities responsible for the administration and control of the work in schools. This paper aims to deep the knowledge on parish inspection and literary council, as components of the inspection that used to be present in the relations between teachers and inspectors. The methodology includes documental research, analysis of sources and crossing of information from reports and official letters with the provincial legislation of Paraná. We can conclude that, in spite of a relative legal organization when it comes to the distribution of administrative functions and control over public instruction, the latter remained quite precarious at the end of the provincial period, since only with the advance of social relations of production of material life the school would become necessary.

Relationship between air pollutants and economic development of the provincial capital cities in China during the past decade.

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Yunpeng Luo

Full Text Available With the economic development of China, air pollutants are also growing rapidly in recent decades, especially in big cities of the country. To understand the relationship between economic condition and air pollutants in big cities, we analysed the socioeconomic indictors such as Gross Regional Product per capita (GRP per capita, the concentration of air pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2 and the air pollution index (API from 2003 to 2012 in 31 provincial capitals of mainland China. The three main industries had a quadratic correlation with NO2, but a negative relationship with PM10 and SO2. The concentration of air pollutants per ten thousand yuan decreased with the multiplying of GRP in the provincial cities. The concentration of air pollutants and API in the provincial capital cities showed a declining trend or inverted-U trend with the rise of GRP per capita, which provided a strong evidence for the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC, that the environmental quality first declines, then improves, with the income growth. The results of this research improved our understanding of the alteration of atmospheric quality with the increase of social economy and demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable development for China.

Checklist of the Mycobiota of Iguazú National Park (Misiones, Argentina Catálogo de los hongos del Parque Nacional Iguazú (Misiones, Argentina

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Jorge E. Wright

2005-07-01

Full Text Available A check-list of the fungi recorded from Iguazú National Park, one of the best known preserved areas in South America, has been compiled mainly on the basis of Rolf Singer´s and our own collections and publications. Ten species of Dictyosteliales, 4 of Myxomycetes, 4 of Pezizales, 9 of Hypocreales, 31 of other Ascomycetes, 3 Deuteromycotina and 314 of Basidiomycetes are annotated. This last group is by far the best known, and includes 13 species of jelly-fungi, 6 coral fungi, 84 resupinates, 90 Agaricales s. l., 111 polypores of which 26 are poroid Hymenochaetaceae, and 11 of Gasteromycetes. Furthermore, 8 Ascomycetes, 58 Basidiomycetes and 2 Deuteromycotina were determined to genus. Lichens have been excluded. The microfungi of the Park have hardly been explored, and no phycomycetes are recorded, so the number of species included in this checklist is but a mere sample of the rich mycobiota of the Park.Este catálogo de los hongos registrados para el Parque Nacional Iguazú, una de las áreas preservadas mejor conocidas en América del Sur, ha sido confeccionado principalmente sobre la base de las colecciones y publicaciones de Rolf Singer y las propias. Diez especies de Dictyosteliales, 4 de Myxomycetes, 4 de Pezizales, 9 de Hypocreales, 31 de otros Ascomycetes, 3 Deuteromycotina, y 314 de Basidiomycetes han sido anotadas. Este último grupo es de lejos el mejor conocido, e incluye 13 especies de hongos gelatinosos, 6 de hongos clavarioides, 84 de resupinados, 90 de Agaricales s. l., 111 de políporos, de los cuales 26 son Hymenochaetaceae poroides, y 11 de Gasteromycetes. Además, 8 Ascomycetes, 58 Basidiomycetes y 2 Deuteromycotina fueron solo determinados a nivel de género. Los líquenes han sido excluídos. Los microhongos del Parque apenas han sido explorados, y no se han registrado 'ficomicetes', de modo que el número de especies que se presenta aquí son tan sólo un mero muestreo de la micobiota del Parque.

Evaluación de confiabilidad tecnológica del parque aerogenerador de Gibara 2; Evaluation of Technological Reliability of Wind Turbine Facility Gibara 2

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Antonio Torres Valle

2015-12-01

Full Text Available Las energías renovables, en particular la eólica, ocuparán un lugar importante en las próximas décadas, marcadas por el agotamiento de las fuentes de combustible fósil. En Cuba se prevé un crecimientoconsiderable en la utilización de estas fuentes energéticas. De ahí la importancia de crear las bases del uso de tecnologías confiables que garantice tal misión futura. El artículo se propone como objetivo central,realizar el análisis de confiabilidad del parque eólico Gibara 2 partiendo del empleo de la metodología de árbol de fallos y recomendar algunas posibles aplicaciones de sus resultados. Un paso esencial en la investigación es la determinación de los componentes que participarán en el árbol de fallos y elprocesamiento de la base de datos disponible en el parque Gibara 2. El documento tributa esencialmente a la identificación de los contribuyentes principales a la indisponibilidad de los parques y a la optimización dela política de mantenimiento.Renewable energy, particularly wind, will occupy an important place in the coming decades, marked by the depletion of fossil fuel sources. In Cuba significant growth in the use of these energy sourcesis forecasted.For this reason is importantthe creation of reliable technology to ensure that future mission. The paper proposes as its central objective, the analysis of reliability of Wind Farm Gibara 2 starting from its representation based on the methodology of fault tree and to recommend some possible applications of the results. An essential step in the research is the determination of participating components in the fault tree and processing of the available reliability database at the Wind Farm Gibara 2. The document essentiallyhelpsin the identification of the main contributors to the unavailability of facilities and optimizing maintenance policy.

Measuring energy security performance within China: Toward an inter-provincial prospective

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Zhang, Long; Yu, Jing; Sovacool, Benjamin K.; Ren, Jingzheng

2017-01-01

China has been the world's largest energy consumer and producer for many years, yet while myriad studies have investigated Chinese performance on energy metrics compared to other countries, few to none have looked internally at Chinese provinces. This paper firstly develops a five-dimensional evaluation system centered on the energy security dimensions of availability and diversity, affordability and equality, technology and efficiency, environmental sustainability, and governance and innovation. It then correlates these dimensions to 20 distinct energy security metrics that are used to assess the energy security performance of 30 Chinese provinces, divided into eight regions. Our results reveal both trends in energy policy and practice as well as provincial status of comparative energy security for the year 2013. We find, for instance, that there is no province which performs well in all five of the energy security dimensions, and that all provinces confronted threats related to energy availability and diversity. We also demonstrate that in comparative terms, the Middle Reaches of Yellow River and the Northwest were the most energy-secure, while the Middle Reaches of Yangtze River and the Northeast were least energy-secure. - Highlights: • We assessed energy security for 30 Chinese provinces across five dimensions. • Fuzzy AHP, PROMETHEE and Sensitivity Analysis are used to investigate. • Western provinces perform better performance than eastern provinces in 2013. • Energy availability and diversity is the most severe threat facing China's energy security. • Developing renewable energy will help improve China's Provincial energy security significantly.

Un estudio de caso: Rehabilitación singular de edificios de viviendas en la barriada del Parque Alcosa, análisis de daños constructivos comunes y propuesta de intervención

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Cano-Marín, R. D.

2014-06-01

Full Text Available The Parque Alcosa district is located in northwestern area of Seville. It consists of 10,640 public housing development, that was promoted throughout the years 69-72 by the builder Alfredo Corral. There are three different building types which correspond to the different building stages. This article focuses on the the first one, which includes the streets, Ciudad de Jativa, Gandía, Sueca, Onteniente, Carcagente, Burjasot, Godella, Alfafar, Buñol, Paterna y Oliva. The present paper provides a constructive analisys of common building pathologies in phase 1 of Parque Alcosa, related to the potentially expansive features of the land where it is located. This paper also describes the structural sollutions for the projected intervention designed by the architect who subscribes, and was supported by the Public Land Company of Andalusia, under the Singular Building Rehabilitation program.La barriada del Parque Alcosa se localiza en el noroeste del núcleo urbano de Sevilla, y está formada por un conjunto de 10.640 viviendas de promoción pública construida durante los años 69-72 por el constructor valenciano Alfredo Corral. Existen tres modelos de edificación diferentes que responden a fases de construcción, siendo objeto de estudio en este artículo la correspondiente a la primera fase, comprendidas por las calles Ciudad de Játiva, Gandía, Sueca, Onteniente, Carcagente, Burjasot, Godella, Alfafar, Buñol, Paterna y Oliva. El presente trabajo expone el análisis de las patologías constructivas comunes existentes en la fase 1 del Parque Alcosa, relacionadas con el carácter potencialmente expansivo de los terrenos donde se ubica. Así mismo se desarrollan las soluciones constructivas de la intervención proyectada, llevado a cabo mediante el programa de Rehabilitación Singular de Edificios de la Empresa Pública del Suelo de Andalucía.

Avispas de la vegetación arbórea en el Parque Nacional Natural Gorgona, Pacífico de Colombia

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Lorena Lopez

2014-02-01

Full Text Available A pesar de la reconocida riqueza de Colombia, los estudios de la fauna de himenópteros son muy incipientes, fragmentarios y no hay revisiones de base que muestren el tamaño y composición de la fauna del país. Los himenópteros parasitoides son muy comunes y abundantes en todos los ecosistemas terrestres, actuando como reguladores de poblaciones de otros insectos. Este trabajo fue dirigido hacia la identificación de especies asociadas al dosel del bosque húmedo tropical del Parque Nacional Natural Gorgona, ecosistema insular ubicado en la parte sur del Pacífico colombiano, con el propósito de ampliar el conocimiento sobre este orden. En noviembre de 2007, se muestrearon 16 árboles mediante la técnica de nebulización, utilizando un insecticida piretroide biodegradable aplicado desde 1m sobre el nivel del suelo hasta el dosel. Se examinaron 641 individuos (identificados 45% a subfamilias y 28% a género pertenecientes a siete superfamilias, 20 familias y 118 morfoespecies, siendo Chalcidoidea la superfamilia más representativa, Eulophidae la familia más diversa y Braconidae la familia dominante con el mayor número de ejemplares colectados. Se reportan 12 géneros nuevos para la isla, ampliando su rango de distribución y posicionando este estudio como el primero enfocado en este gremio de Hymenoptera en el parque.

Sistema para el Seguimiento del funcionamiento de ecosistemas en la Red de Parques Nacionales de España mediante Teledetección

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J. Cabello

2016-06-01

Full Text Available La gestión de las áreas protegidas en el actual contexto de cambio global requiere de aproximaciones que permitan caracterizar y seguir el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas. La teledetección ofrece herramientas para ello, ya que proporciona índices que informan reiteradamente y para grandes porciones de territorio, de los intercambios de materia y energía que tienen lugar entre la biota y la superficie terrestre. Considerando este principio, y la cada vez mayor disponibilidad de información satelital de calidad y facilidad de uso, desarrollamos junto con el Organismo Autónomo de Parques Nacionales de España (OAPN, un sistema de seguimiento que complementa a otras iniciativas desarrolladas por este organismo para informar del estado de conservación de los parques nacionales. El sistema, denominado REMOTE, se basa en el empleo de los índices de vegetación espectrales (IVs de uso más extendido (EVI -índice de vegetación mejorado- y NDVI -índice de vegetación normalizado-, derivados de la serie temporal de imágenes satelitales del sensor MODIS-Terra. El sistema permite avanzar en la identificación de las condiciones de referencia para la comprensión y predicción de las respuestas de los ecosistemas frente a perturbaciones e intervenciones, y de los cambios direccionales que éstos están experimentando (tendencias. Así mismo ayuda a la detección de anomalías recientes que alertan de cambios bruscos en el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas. REMOTE se caracteriza porque usa como indicadores tres atributos relacionados con las ganancias de carbono anuales (productividad primaria neta por parte del dosel vegetal, su estacionalidad y fenología. Además, está diseñado y programado con software libre y gratuito, lo que permitirá modificar o implementar mejoras en él fácilmente. Su implementación tiene como objetivo informar a los tomadores de decisiones y gestores de la Red de Parques Nacionales de España de la salud y estado

Batimetría, salinidad, temperatura y oxígeno disuelto en aguas del Parque Nacional Marino Ballena, Pacífico, Costa Rica

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Juan José Alvarado

2009-11-01

Full Text Available Se realizó un estudio sobre la batimetría del PNMB y del comportamiento de la temperatura, salinidad, oxígeno disuelto y porcentaje de saturación de oxígeno entre setiembre 2003 y abril 2005. El parque posee una profundidad promedio de 14.97± 9.11m y una profundidad máxima detectada de 37.33m. La sección interna de la bahía es poco profunda, no alcanzando más de 20m de profundidad, mientras que en la parte externa la pendiente es más pronunciada, alcanzando rápidamente los 37 m. A lo largo del estudio, los valores promedio superficiales de salinidad fueron de 29.1±4.3‰, de temperatura 29.7±1.3ºC, de concentración de oxígeno disuelto 6.7±1.3mg/l, y del porcentaje de saturación de oxígeno 115.6±22.1%. Entre las estaciones interna y externa solo se observaron diferencias significativas en cuanto a la salinidad y la temperatura por profundidad, como producto de la época lluviosa. Los valores más bajos de salinidad y temperatura se observaron para la época lluviosa y los más altos en la época seca, mientras que los valores de oxígeno disuelto y porcentaje de saturación de oxígeno presentaron un incremento continuo a través del tiempo. La similitud entre las estaciones y el hecho de haber encontrado diferencias significativas solamente entre la salinidad y la temperatura en cuanto a la profundidad, hacen pensar que a lo largo del tiempo las aguas del parque se comportan de manera muy similar y que es una zona muy dinámica y homogénea con corrientes lo suficientemente fuertes para mezclar la columna de agua del parque. El PNMB es una zona muy productiva debido a los altos valores de saturación de oxígeno observados a lo largo del tiempo (120%. Esto hace pensar que existen condiciones apropiadas para el desarrollo del fitoplancton, zooplancton y otros grupos tróficos.

Análisis florístico del Parque Nacional Natural Amacayucu e Isla Mocagua, Amazonas (Colombia

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Rudas L. Agustín

1998-11-01

Full Text Available A floristic study of the Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu and Isla Mocagua shows 1348 species, 574 genera and 128 families of vascular plants; 82% of the species are dicotyledons, 14% monocotyledons, 3.7% ferns and ca. 0.2% gymnosperms. Leguminosae, Rubiaceae, Melastomataceae, Moraceae and Annonaceae represent 33% of the dicotyledonous species, whereas Araceae, Arecaceae and Poaceae are the main monocotyledonous families. Most families are Gondwanaland elements with sorne Laurasian elements; others are of unknown origino The main habit is represented by trees and shrubs (47% and 19% of the species, 25% are vines and herbs, 9% epiphytes and hemiepiphytes, and En un estudio florístico en cinco sectores del Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu y en la Isla Mocagua, se encontraron 1348 especies de plantas vasculares, distribuidas en 574 géneros y 128 familias; 82% de las especies corresponden a dicotiledóneas, 14% a monocotiledóneas, 3.7% a pteridófitos y ca. de 0.2% a  gimnospermas. Las principales familias fueron Leguminosae, Rubiaceae, Melastomataceae, Moraceae y Annonaceae  (dicotiledóneas, y Araceae, Arecaceae y Poaceae (monocotiledóneas. La mayoría de las familias corresponde a elementos de Gondwana con algunos elementos Laurásicos y otros sin origen asignado. El mayor número de las especies tienen hábito arbóreo o arbustivo (47% y 19% respectivamente, ca. del 25% de las especies son lianas y hierbas, 9% epífitas y hemiepífitas, mientras que las parásitas y saprófitas apenas representan < 1%. Los bosques de tierra firme presentan casi el doble de especies de arbustos, hierbas y epífitos que las planicies inundables. Algunos sectores del Parque relativamente distantes entre sí presentan una gran similaridad en cuanto a composición florística, hecho que puede atribuirse principalmente al tipo de agua (blanca, negra o mixta que los irriga. Una comparación con regiones similares en el corredor pacífico, el piedemonte amaz

El ordenamiento territorial a partir de la producción social del territorio. Caso de estudio: Parque de la 93.

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Aulestia Obregón, Juan Felipe

2014-01-01

El territorio, como una representación de la sociedad, manifiesta relaciones poder y situaciones de confrontación entre las clases sociales que lo habitan, consolidando escenarios funcionales a éstas. A continuación se analiza la forma en la que incide la producción social del territorio en el ordenamiento territorial, en el caso de la transformación del Parque de la 93. La ordenación del territorio no surge de manera espontánea, sino que responde a unos intereses por localizar espacios de pr...

Cerambycidae (Coleoptera do Parque Nacional da Serra das Confusões, Piauí, Brasil: novas espécies e novos registros

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Maria Helena M. Galileo

2013-12-01

Full Text Available Três novas espécies são descritas do Piauí, em Cerambycinae: Compsibidion pictum, sp. nov. (Neoibidionini; em Lamiinae: Adetus differentis sp. nov. (Apomecynini e Mimasyngenes piauiensis sp. nov. (Desmiphorini. De 75 espécies procedentes do Riacho dos Bois (Parque Nacional da Serra das Confusões, 50 são novos registros para o Piauí. Três subfamílias são reconhecidas: uma espécie de Prioninae, 46 espécies de Cerambycinae e 28 espécies de Lamiinae.

Tendências hidrológicas anuais e sazonais na bacia do Rio Paraibuna, Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar (SP)

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Vilanova,Mateus Ricardo Nogueira

2014-01-01

O presente trabalho avalia a existência de tendências monotônicas em séries anuais e sazonais de vazão e chuva, no trecho da Bacia do Rio Paraibuna localizado entre os Núcleos Cunha e Santa Virgínia, Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar (SP). O teste de Mann-Kendall foi aplicado a séries destas variáveis, em diversos intervalos no período de 1967 a 2011. Tendências negativas estatisticamente significativas foram detectadas nas séries de c...

Plan de Autoprotección del Edificio B8 del Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa

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Alonso-Etxarri, Alexander

2015-01-01

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo la elaboración de un Plan de Autoprotección para uno de los edificios del Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa. Se entiende como autoprotección el sistema de acciones y medidas encaminadas a prevenir y controlar los riesgos sobre las personas y los bienes, a dar respuesta adecuada a las posibles situaciones de emergencia y a garantizar la integración de estas actuaciones en el sistema público de protección civil. Por tanto, una vez descrito el ed...

Interações planta/beija-flor em tres comunidades vegetais da parte sul do Parque Nacional Natural Chiribiquete, Amazonas (Colombia)

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Liliana Rosero Lasprila

2003-01-01

Resumo: Na parte sul do Parque Nacional Natural Chiribiquete, foram estudadas as interações planta/beija-flor em três comunidades vegetais diferenciadas em estrutura e composição florística: bosque de terra firme, bosque baixo das formações rochosas do Tepuy e bosque de "colúvio", que é transicional entre as duas anteriores comunidades. Foi determinada a composição florística das plantas ornitófilas, os atributos florais, fenologia da floração e oferta do recurso floral ao longo do ano nas tr...

Carbon inequality at the sub-national scale: A case study of provincial-level inequality in CO2 emissions in China 1997-2007

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Clarke-Sather, Afton; Qu Jiansheng; Wang Qin; Zeng Jingjing; Li Yan

2011-01-01

This study asks whether sub-national inequalities in carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions mirror international patterns in carbon inequality using the case study of China. Several studies have examined global-level carbon inequality; however, such approaches have not been used on a sub-national scale. This study examines inter-provincial inequality in CO 2 emissions within China using common measures of inequality (coefficient of variation, Gini Index, Theil Index) to analyze provincial-level data derived from the IPCC reference approach for the years 1997-2007. It decomposes CO 2 emissions inequality into its inter-regional and intra-regional components. Patterns of per capita CO 2 emissions inequality in China appear superficially similar to, though slightly lower than, per capita income inequality. However, decomposing these inequalities reveals different patterns. While inter-provincial income inequality is highly regional in character, inter-provincial CO 2 emissions inequality is primarily intra-regional. While apparently similar, global patterns in CO 2 emissions are not mirrored at the sub-national scale. - Highlights: → Carbon inequality is different in character within China than at global scale. → Interprovincial CO 2 emissions inequality in China is slightly lower than income inequality. → Interprovincial GDP inequality in China is regional in character. → Interprovincial CO 2 emissions inequality in China is not regional in character.

Identificación de Especímenes de Equus grevyi en el Parque Zoológico Nacional de Cuba

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Irina Fermin-Morales; Alberto Martín-Mora

2014-01-01

La cebra de Grevy (Equus grevyi) se ha manejado a través de extracciones y reintroducciones de individuos desde su inclusión en la colección de animales del Parque Zoológico Nacional de Cuba. Para mejorar el manejo de esta especie es necesaria la identificación individual a través de caracteres morfológicos, por esto los que los investigadores se propusieron demostrar las diferencias en el patrón de rayado facial existente entre los individuos y entre ambos lados de un mismo individuo. El mét...

Progress and turning points in legal development of native forests protection at the argentine provincial and uruguayan jurisdictions

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Clara María Minaverry

2017-04-01

Full Text Available The general purpose of this paper is to investigate native forests protection regulatory development level, in a selection of argentine provinces in possession of valuable ecosystem forest´s resources, such as the Andean-Patagonian ones. The especial objectives are: To state if provincial regulations have complied with national native forests environmental protection law 26.331 (and if it regulates water resources, and to make a comparative analysis with Uruguay. This is an exploratory research, where analytical comparative method and legal hermeneutics were applied to this study. We could conclude that law 26.331 exceeded some of the selected argentine provincial regulations outlines, and that Uruguay does not have enough regulatory development in order to make an overall comparative analysis.

Identificación de los residuos sólidos generados por el turismo dentro de un área natural protegida: caso Parque de los Venados

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Amanda Legorreta Ramírez

2011-01-01

Full Text Available Los residuos sólidos dentro de las Áreas Naturales Protegidas (ANP son considerados una de las principales consecuencias negativas derivadas de la actividad turística, debido a que atentan contra la belleza del paisaje, además de representar daños potenciales a las especies animales y vegetales existentes. El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer los tipos de residuos que se generan en el Parque de los Venados, para llevar a cabo esto, se realizó un trabajo de campo que permitiera identificar los tipos y cantidades de residuos, asimismo, se consultaron las Normas Oficiales Mexicanas recomendadas para este tipo de análisis, de igual manera, como parte de los objetivos del trabajo se identificaron tres fuentes generadoras de residuos dentro del Parque, en cada una de ellas se realizó el muestreo, caracterización por subproductos y determinación de peso volumétrico. Finalmente, los resultados obtenidos se compararon con los datos reportados en la literatura para las zonas rurales y urbanas del país, en especial con los de la zona urbana de Toluca, con el objetivo de encontrar semejanzas entre los patrones de composición de los residuos de estas zonas y los encontrados en el Parque de los Venados. Este trabajo representa un primer esfuerzo en la identificación y análisis de la composición de residuos, dentro de un Área Natural Protegida (ANP, generados por la actividad turística, la aplicación de la metodología marcada por las Normas Oficiales y su adecuación a este análisis específico forman parte también de los objetivos perseguidos por la investigación, que es el conocimiento de la normatividad que involucra a las ANP, el turismo y los residuos sólidos.

Análisis comparativo de la capacidad de salto en gimnastas de trampolín españoles. (Comparative analysis of the jumping capacity in Spanish trampoline gymnasts.

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Mercedes Vernetta Santana

2011-07-01

Full Text Available ResumenSe realizó un estudio para analizar la capacidad de salto en gimnastas de trampolín españoles y comparar distintas categorías entre sí, mediante un diseño descriptivo y transversal.La muestra estuvo compuesta por 60 gimnastas de trampolín pertenecientes a la élite nacional, agrupados según su grupo de edad y categoría competitiva, diferenciando en total 4 grupos: grupo de edad Sub-15 masculino (GM1, n = 23; 11,95 ± 1,79 años y femenino (GF1, n = 9; 11,44 ± 1,23 años; grupo de edad Absoluto masculino (GM2, n = 18; 20,72 ± 4,66 años y femenino (GF2, n = 10; 16,1 ± 2,02 años. Para evaluar la capacidad de salto se midió la altura en el SJ y CMJ, mediante plataforma de contacto; además se estimó la potencia mecánica según la fórmula de Sayers et al. (1991.Las diferencias significativas (pAbstractA study was conducted to analyze the jump capacity jump in Spanish trampoline gymnasts and compare different categories with each other, through a descriptive cross-sectional design.The sample consisted of 60 trampoline gymnasts belonging to the national elite, grouped by age and sex in different competitive categories, differentiating finally 4 groups: age group male Under-15 (GM1 n = 23; 11,95 ± 1,79 years and female (GF1 n = 9; 11,44 ± 1,23 years; age group male Absolute (GM2 n = 18; 20,72 ± 4,66 years and female (GF2 n = 10; 16,1 ± 2,02 years.To assess the jump capacity was measured height in the SJ and CMJ, through contact platform; additionally mechanical power was estimated according to the formula of Sayers et al. (1991.Significant differences were found (p

Uncovering regional disparity of China's water footprint and inter-provincial virtual water flows.

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Dong, Huijuan; Geng, Yong; Fujita, Tsuyoshi; Fujii, Minoru; Hao, Dong; Yu, Xiaoman

2014-12-01

With rapid economic development in China, water crisis is becoming serious and may impede future sustainable development. The uneven distribution of water resources further aggravates such a problem. Under such a circumstance, the concepts of water footprint and virtual water have been proposed in order to respond water scarcity problems. This paper focuses on studying provincial disparity of China's water footprints and inter-provincial virtual water trade flows by adopting inter-regional input-output (IRIO) method. The results show that fast developing areas with larger economic scales such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Shanghai and Xinjiang had the largest water footprints. The most developed and water scarce areas such as Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin and Shandong intended to import virtual water, a rational choice for mitigating their water crisis. Xinjiang, Jiangsu, Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Guangxi and Hunan, had the largest per GDP water intensities and were the main water import regions. Another key finding is that agriculture water footprint was the main part in water footprint composition and water export trade. On the basis of these findings, policy implications on agriculture geographical dispersion, consumption behavior changes, trade structure adjustment and water use efficiency improvement are further discussed. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Geology, petrography and macro meso- aspects, and microstructural area of Salto del Penitente

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Guerrero Cherma, S.

2016-05-01

This work corresponds to a geological and structural study of multi scale approach conducted in a representative area of ​​the southwest sector Dom Feliciano Belt. The study area is located near the Salto del Penitente and presents an array of blocks with lithology and structural characteristics distinctive. A foundation block pre-Brasiliano, a strip of supra crustal rocks and granitoid non-cinematic. The base block, is constituted mainly of gneisses, migmatites, schists and quartzites, foliation has a preferential N259º / 70 (NW). The supra crustal correspond to a meta-volcano sedimentary green schist facies, sequence preferential foliation N040º / 75 ° (SE) and non-kinematic granitoid a granite-gneiss foliation mylonitic according to said preferential direction. The geological survey and the macro- and mesoestructural analysis, determines that the contact of these blocks is through shear zones. These, presented regional and preferential directions N040º and N020º. They are defined respectively as Shear Zone La Posada (informal) and Shear Zone Tips Sugar loaf, corresponding in the study area to the homonymous lineament Machado and Fragoso (1987). Microstructural analysis suggests in low temperature conditions (green schist facies lower) for the event that brings the ZCPPA and contacts Rocks pre-Brasiliano basement with supra crustal. Instead, this event is only significant in the ZCLP, which shows effects of deformation temperature under medium high (amphibolite facies). Based on these conditions, as well as the relations between the two cutting shear zones, a poly phase evolution for the proposed study area. The deformation conditions identified in the work area are correlated with regional events. Both the high temperature dextral event that brings Shear Zone Sarandi del Yi, during the collision Land Nico Perez with the Río de la Plata Craton between 630-590 Ma (Oriolo et al., 2016), as the (2009 Oyhantçabal et al.) sinistral event that gathers the

Mapping and modeling multiple benefits of energy efficiency and emission mitigation in China’s cement industry at the provincial level

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Zhang, Shaohui; Worrell, Ernst; Crijns-Graus, Wina

2015-01-01

Highlights: • Provincial disparities in energy use and emissions are quantified for China’s cement industry. • We describe emission mitigation impacts on EEMs with integrated assessment model. • We quantify the multiple benefits potential in China’s cement industry on provincial level. • Energy efficiency would lead to huge reductions in air pollution in all provinces. • We discuss uncertainty in relation to distribution of energy saving and emission reduction. - Abstract: China’s cement industry is the second largest energy consumer and key emitter of CO 2 and air pollutants. It accounts for 7% of total energy consumption in China and 15% of CO 2 , 21% of PM, 4% SO 2 and 10% of NOx of total emissions, respectively. Provincial disparities in energy consumption and emissions of CO 2 and air pollutants in China’s cement industry are rarely quantified. In this study, an integrated assessment model including provincial energy conservation supply curves (ECSC) (which can shows the cost-effective and technical energy saving potential per province), the Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollution Interactions and Synergies (GAINS) model (which can be used to calculate air pollutant emissions), and ArcGIS (a geographical information system (GIS) with elaborated spatial functions) is developed and used to assess the potential of energy savings in terms of emission mitigation of CO 2 and air pollutants and multiple benefits of energy efficiency measures at the provincial level during the period 2011–2030. The results show significant heterogeneity across provinces in terms of potential of energy saving as well as emission mitigation of CO 2 and air pollutants (i.e. PM, SO 2 , and NOx) in the next two decades. Seven provinces (i.e. Shandong, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Henan, Hebei), six of which are located in the central- and east-China, account for 47% of the total energy saving potential, equivalent to 26% of baseline energy use in 2030. The energy

O perfil dos visitantes do parque estadual do Ibitipoca (PEIb, Lima Duarte, MG Profile of visitors to the Ibitipoca state park (PEIb, Lima Duarte, MG

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Alecia Silva Ladeira

2007-12-01

Full Text Available Este trabalho foi desenvolvido no Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca (PEIb, onde foi realizado um levantamento das características dos visitantes da referida UC, com a finalidade de obter informações sobre o perfil destes. Foram entrevistados 324 visitantes durante os meses de janeiro, fevereiro, abril e junho do ano de 2004, ao passo que os dados de visitação relativos à freqüência mensal e anual de visitantes (1988-2004 foram fornecidos pela administração da UC. As variáveis utilizadas nas entrevistas foram tabuladas, analisadas e comparadas com a de outras unidades de conservação; dentre elas, observaram-se o nível de escolaridade, a idade, o gênero, o tamanho dos grupos e a origem dos visitantes do PEIb. Como principal resultado, constatou-se que a maioria dos visitantes desejava permanecer no parque por mais de dois dias; eles ficaram sabendo da existência do parque por meio da propaganda informal. O perfil dos visitantes mostrou um alto nível de escolaridade, tendo a sua grande maioria segundo grau completo. O principal objetivo da visita foi a busca de um local tranqüilo, de grande beleza cênica proporcionada pelo contato com a natureza. Nos dias atuais, o ecoturismo, além de um modismo, é uma forma de interação e de resgate da vida interiorana, proporcionado pela Vila de Conceição do Ibitipoca, distante apenas 3 km da portaria do parque.The present work was developed at the State Park of Ibitipoca (PEIb to assess the characteristics of its visitors to gather information on their profile. A total of 324 visitors were interviewed during the months of January, February, April, and June of 2004, while data related to the frequency of monthly and annual visits (1988-2004 were provided by the administration of the Protected Area. The variables used in the interviews were tabulated, analyzed and compared with other protected areas. The variables education level, age, gender, group size and place of origin of the visitors were

Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Mhealth In Maternal Health Care In Nakuru Provincial General Hospital

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Simon Munyua

2015-08-01

Full Text Available Abstract Access to timely and quality maternal health care remains to be a major development challenge in many developing economies particularly in Kenya. The countrys system of providing maternal health care also continue to be anchored on conventional methods of physical presence of the patient and the doctor in a hospital setup. The countrys ICT and health policies also place very little emphasis on the use of these platforms. This study therefore sought to establish the factors affecting the adoption of mHealth by focusing on maternal health in Nakuru Provincial General Hospital. Objectives of the study were to determine the extent to knowledge and awareness affects the adoption of mHealth in maternal health care at Nakuru PGH to identify the government policies affecting the adoption of mHealth in maternal health care at Nakuru PGH to assess how access to technology affects the adoption of mHealth in maternal healthcare to establish the effects of ICT infrastructure on the adoption of mHealth in maternal health care and to identify the cost aspects affecting the adoption of mHealth in maternal health care at Nakuru Provincial General Hospital. It is envisaged that the study could provide useful information on the adoption of mHealth in managing maternal health care in Nakuru Provincial General Hospital. Descriptive survey research design will be used where all the medical staff and patients of Nakuru Provincial General Hospital was surveyed. The study population therefore was made up of 24 medical staff and 3460 mothers visiting the antenatal clinic selected using clustered random sampling technique. The main instrument for primary data collection was the questionnaire. Data analysis was then done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics to be used include frequency counts percentages and measures of central tendency. Inferential statistics on the other hand include t-test analysis and spearman correlation

Visual Means of Communication in a Contemporary Provincial Town (on the Example of Kurgan Graffiti

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E V Maiseeva

2011-12-01

Full Text Available This article considers graffiti as a means of communication in the contemporary urban environment of a provincial town. The author provides several basic approaches to the definition of graffiti and gives some key classifications of graffiti that are used as a basis for analyzing and ranking the empirical data of the research.

Carbon inequality at the sub-national scale: A case study of provincial-level inequality in CO{sub 2} emissions in China 1997-2007

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Clarke-Sather, Afton, E-mail: Afton.Clarke-Sather@colorado.edu [Scientific Information Center for Resources and Environment, Lanzhou Branch of the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Middle Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000 (China); Department of Geography, University of Colorado, Boulder, 260 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309 (United States); Qu Jiansheng [Scientific Information Center for Resources and Environment, Lanzhou Branch of the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Middle Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000 (China); MOE Key Laboratory of Western China' s Environmental Systems, Research School of Arid Environment and Climate Change, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou (China); Wang Qin [MOE Key Laboratory of Western China' s Environmental Systems, Research School of Arid Environment and Climate Change, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou (China); Zeng Jingjing [Scientific Information Center for Resources and Environment, Lanzhou Branch of the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Middle Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000 (China); Li Yan [MOE Key Laboratory of Western China' s Environmental Systems, Research School of Arid Environment and Climate Change, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou (China)

2011-09-15

This study asks whether sub-national inequalities in carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) emissions mirror international patterns in carbon inequality using the case study of China. Several studies have examined global-level carbon inequality; however, such approaches have not been used on a sub-national scale. This study examines inter-provincial inequality in CO{sub 2} emissions within China using common measures of inequality (coefficient of variation, Gini Index, Theil Index) to analyze provincial-level data derived from the IPCC reference approach for the years 1997-2007. It decomposes CO{sub 2} emissions inequality into its inter-regional and intra-regional components. Patterns of per capita CO{sub 2} emissions inequality in China appear superficially similar to, though slightly lower than, per capita income inequality. However, decomposing these inequalities reveals different patterns. While inter-provincial income inequality is highly regional in character, inter-provincial CO{sub 2} emissions inequality is primarily intra-regional. While apparently similar, global patterns in CO{sub 2} emissions are not mirrored at the sub-national scale. - Highlights: > Carbon inequality is different in character within China than at global scale. > Interprovincial CO{sub 2} emissions inequality in China is slightly lower than income inequality. > Interprovincial GDP inequality in China is regional in character. > Interprovincial CO{sub 2} emissions inequality in China is not regional in character.

Lazer em forma de recreação em parques zoológicos: possibilidade interdisciplinar

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Daiane Ozório

2014-12-01

Full Text Available Objetivo: Este estudo teve por objetivo identificar, a partir dos frequentadores do Parque Zoológico da Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul, o interesse em atividades de lazer, em forma de recreação. Método: Estudo descritivo com análise qualitativa e quantitativa. Para coleta dos dados utilizou-se como instrumento um questionário estruturado com questões de múltipla escolha, questões abertas e fechadas. Participaram da amostra 85 visitantes (adolescentes, adultos e idosos. Resultados e considerações finais: Verificou-se o interesse de 87,05% da amostra em realizar atividades interdisciplinares de lazer em forma de recreação, configurando-se esse, mais um campo de atuação para o profissional de Educação Física.

[Operation directions by comparing financial ratio of 22 provincial hospitals].

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Wang, J Y; Ko, Y C; Wang, J W; Jan, L C; Chang, F M; Lin, K C

1996-12-01

Even more restrictive regulations and reimbursement limits seem to be a very heavy burden and stress for most provincial hospitals, especially after the National Health Insurance System has been introduced. The purpose of this project to find a better, universal direction for these hospitals through three steps: 1) Using different financial and accounting ratio indexes to evaluate the general business performance of each hospital. 2) Taking a comprehensive questionnaire with senior managers of each hospital to know their concepts and attitudes concerning external environment and internal operation. 3) Comparing data's correlation and differentiation to ascertain better trends for future operation for all hospitals. The database for this project comes from two resources: 1) Government finance and budget reports of 22 provincial hospitals for the 1994 accounting calendar year. 2) The results of questionnaires returned by 274 senior managers of hospitals, and analysis of these by chi-square test. Through statistical comparison, a number of conclusions can be made: 1) Most hospitals have better operation efficiency if any professional hospital administrator is working for them. 2) The hospital with more comprehensive personnel system shows better business performance. 3) The hospital with routine and formal financial analysis reports always has better business performance. 4) The hospital with poor operational efficiency tends to get rid of restriction or limitation from government's system. 5) The hospital with good operational efficiency has more confidence and desire to improve and change. 6) The hospital with poor operational efficiency is more dependent on outside support from government. 7) The hospital with better business performance has more concern about the impact of malpractice around the hospital. In short, a hospital with poor business efficiency always has more pessimistic attitude and tends to rely on outside resource support. On the other hand, a

Evaluación de los bosques templados en México: una aplicación en el Parque Nacional Nevado de Toluca

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Lourdes Villers Ruíz; Laura García del Valle; Jorge López Blanco

1998-01-01

Con base en un análisis de fotointerpretación y de evaluación botánica de sitios, se propone una metodología expedita que permita conocer las características generales de los bosques templados en México. La metodología fue aplicada en el parque nacional Nevado de Toluca. Se determinaron tres comunidades de bosque: a) de Pinus hartwegu. b) de Abies religiosa y c) mixto Abies religiosa. Alnas jorullensis, P pseudostrobus y P hartwegii Para cada comunidad se definieron por fotointerpretación tre...

Formación para el empleo y educación popular. El caso de la Escuela Taller Parque Miraflores de Sevilla

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Caraballo Román, Rosario Fátima

2015-01-01

Texto completo descargado en PFD La investigación que presento se concreta en un estudio de caso sobre la escuela taller del parque Miraflores (Sevilla, Andalucía, España) referido, específicamente, a la última cohorte de estudiantes, entre 2011 y 2013. Es un trabajo desarrollado desde la perspectiva de las Ciencias de la Educación, enfocado en identificar y describir los procesos de aprendizaje acontecidos durante los dos años de la experiencia educativa investigada. La revisión teórica...

Impact of urban structure on personal transportation in the context of a large Danish provincial city

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Nielsen, Thomas Alexander Sick

2004-01-01

This paper presents the results from a detailed study of the land use ? transport connection, with special emphasis on the location of residences, in the context of a larger Danish provincial city (the city of Aalborg with approx. 120.000 inhabitants, situated in North Jutland). The study was car...

Flora of vascular plants in the Chilgapsan Provincial Park, Korea

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Ro-Young Lee

2014-09-01

Full Text Available The flora of Chilgapsan Provincial Park in Cheongyang-gun (Chungcheongnam-do, Korea was surveyed from 2000 to 2014. In 19 field surveys, vascular plants were revealed 490 taxa belonging to 97 families, 309 genera, 433 species, four subspecies, 48 varieties, and five forms. Plants of various categories were discovered in this study. For the Korean endemic plants 15 taxa were recorded, and 11 taxa designated by the Korean Forest Service as rare plants were investigated in this region. The plants above the third degree among the floristic regional indicator plants designated by the Korean Ministry of Environment were 10 taxa. In addition, 33 taxa of naturalized and 73 taxa of cultivated plants were recorded.

Where, when and how much wind is available? A provincial-scale wind resource assessment for China

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He, Gang; Kammen, Daniel M.

2014-01-01

China's wind installed capacity has grown at a remarkable rate, over 80% annually average growth since 2005, reaching 91.5 GW of capacity by end of 2013, accounting for over 27% of global capacity. This rapid growth has been the result of a domestic manufacturing base and favorable national policies. Further evolution will be greatly aided with a detailed wind resource assessment that incorporates spatial and temporal variability across China. We utilized 200 representative locations for which 10 years of hourly wind speed data exist to develop provincial capacity factors from 2001 to 2010, and to build analytic wind speed profiles. From these data and analysis we find that China's annual wind generation could reach 2000 TWh to 3500 TWh. Nationally this would correspond to an average capacity factor of 0.18. The diurnal and seasonal variation shows spring and winter has better wind resources than in the summer and fall. A highly interconnected and coordinated power system is needed to effectively exploit this large but variable resource. A full economic assessment of exploitable wind resources demands a larger, systems-level analysis of China's energy options, for which this work is a core requirement. - Highlights: • We assessed China's wind resources by utilizing 10 years of hourly wind speed data of 200 sites. • We built provincial scale wind speed profiles and develop provincial capacity factors for China. • We found that China's wind generation could reach 2000 TWh to 3500 TWh annually. • We observed similar temporal variation pattern of wind availability across China

Phyllostomidae assemblage (Chiroptera: Mammalia in altitudinal forests at the Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, Southeast of Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Full Text Available ABSTRACT Many studies have demonstrated the ecological relevance and great biodiversity of bats in Brazil. However, mountainous areas have been disproportionately less sampled, mainly in the Southeast. The aim of this study was to identify and compare the richness and diversity of Phyllostomidae, the most diverse bat family, in different forest types in Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca, trying to understand the causes of possible differences. The Parque Estadual do Ibitipoca is inserted in the Serra da Mantiqueira's domain, in an Atlantic Forest region known as "Zona da Mata", state of Minas Gerais, with an altitudinal range between 1200-1784 meters. The study was conducted in two forest types, classified as "Nanofloresta Nebular" and "Floresta Nebular", whose respective data on richness and diversity were compared. The bats were captured with 8-10 mist nets for 14 months (April 2011 to May 2012 and four nights per month totaling 62,171.25 m2h of capture effort. A total of 392 captures (12 species belonging to the Phyllostomidae family were obtained. The most abundant species were Sturnira lilium (59.9%, Platyrrhinus lineatus (11.3%, Artibeus lituratus (8.7% and Carollia perspicillata (7.6%. The two sampled areas presented differences in bat richness, diversity and species composition, and this difference was predominantly influenced by S. lilium. It is likely that the observed difference in the assembly of bats between the two study sites depends on the variation in floristic composition. The records of A. lituratus and P. lineatus in a few months of the year and close to Ficus mexiae bearing ripe fruits suggests that at least these species move to the park for a few periods of the year in search of food resources, possibly moving through the altitudinal landscapes.

Análise cênica e diversidade visual de paisagens: contribuições para a gestão das trilhas turísticas no Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros - GO

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Romero Gomes Pereira Silva

2013-01-01

Full Text Available Scenic analysis and landscape visual diversity: contributions to tourist tracks management in the Parque Nacional Chapada dos Veadeiros. The analysis of landscape scenic quality based on geotechnology reduces the subjectivity problem in visual impact assessments for tourism tracks planning. Employing the viewshed technique we conduced an analysis of landscape quality and diversity for active tracks on Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros (Goiás, Brazil, aiming to identifying alternatives for tourism management. The track called “Trilha dos Saltos” shows the greater performance in terms of viewshed size and its scenic quality. The intersection of viewsheds for the two main tracks covers 20.13 km², representing sites that request specific researches to supply subsidies towards the implementation a landscape management policy. The applied technique minimizes the effects of negative environmental impacts, allows an analysis of the best options for visitation purposes and identifies priority areas for environmental management towards the sustainable tourism.

Modelo de predicción de la potencia de un parque eólico marino en el Estrecho de Gibraltar

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2015-01-01

El objetivo último que motiva el desarrollo de este trabajo es construir un modelo de predicción de la potencia eléctrica que produciría un parque de aerogeneradores off-­‐shore en el Estrecho de Gibraltar, de unos 200 MW de potencia instalada, en periodos de un día, a partir de las predicciones de viento que proporciona ininterrumpidamente AEMET, la agencia estatal de meteorología española. Con este modelo predictivo se facilitaría la integración de la tan variable producción energética de l...

Composición de la macrofauna bentónica en substratos sedimentarios del Parque Nacional Isla del Coco, Costa Rica

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Sibaja Cordero, Jeffrey

2012-01-01

[spa] El Parque Nacional Isla del Coco (PNIC), en Costa Rica, posee una alta biodiversidad; esto por representar un punto de unión de las faunas de ambos lados del Pacífico, las Galápagos y una zona de endemismo. Sin embargo, pocos trabajos se han realizado sobre ecología del sedimento marino. Además para la Isla del Coco datos de granulometría y materia orgánica son inexistentes. Esta memoria presenta información sobre los tópicos antes mencionados, para una mejor comprensión de los procesos...

Cambio de uso del suelo y vegetación en el Parque Nacional Nevado de Toluca, México, en el periodo 1972-2000

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Sergio Franco Maass

2012-02-01

Full Text Available Para conocer el estado de conservación del Parque Nacional Nevado de Toluca (PNNT, se analizaron los cambios en el uso del suelo y vegetación ocurridos entre 1972 y el 2000. Para ello fue preciso obtener cartografía digital mediante procesos de digitalización y fotointerpretación. Los mapas obtenidos se basaron en el sistema de clasificación del INEGI, serie 1. La aplicación de un sistema de información geográfica (SIG permitió obtener la densidad de la cobertura forestal y analizar el cambio de uso de suelo y vegetación, identificando los procesos de disminución y/o incremento en la densidad de las zonas forestales. En el periodo estudiado, poco más de 9 700 ha de bosques de pino, latifoliadas u oyamel, sufrieron pérdidas de densidad, esto representó 20% de la superficie del área natural protegida. Las zonas boscosas que mostraron incrementos apenas alcanzaron 4 800 ha. El enfoque metodológico adoptado resultó especialmente válido para obtener información detallada y con un alto nivel de precisión. Dicha información constituye un punto de partida para estudios a profundidad del parque nacional.

Evaluación de confiabilidad tecnológica del parque ae rogenerador de Gibara 2 ; EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL RELIABILIT Y OF WIND TURBINE FACILITY GIBARA 2

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Erich Martínez Martín

2016-02-01

Full Text Available Las energías renovables,en particular la eólica,ocuparán un lugar importante en las próximas décadas, marcadas por el agotamiento de las fuentes de combustible fósil. En Cuba se prevé un crecimiento considerable en la utilización de estas fuentes energéticas. De ahí la importancia de crear las bases del uso de tecnologías confiables que garantice tal misión futura. El artículo se propone como objetivo central, realizar el análisis de confiabilidad del parque eólico Gibara 2 partiendo del empleo de la metodología de árbol de fallos y recomendar algunas posibles aplicaciones desus resultados. Un paso esencial en la investigación es la determinación de los componentes que participarán en el árbol de fallos y el procesamiento de la base de datos disponible en el parque Gibar a 2. El documento tributa esencialmente a la identificación de los contribuyentes principales a la indisponibilidad de los parques y a la optimización de la política de mantenimiento. Renewable energy, particularly wind, will occupy an important place in the coming decades, marked by the depletion of fossil fuel sources. In Cuba significant gr owth in the use of these energy sourcesis forecasted. For this reason is importantthe creation of reliable technology to ensure that future mission. The paper proposes as its central objective, the analysis of reliability of Wind Farm Gibara 2 starting from its representation based on the methodology of fault tree and to recommend some possible applications of the results. An essential step in the research is the det ermination of participating components in the fault tree and processing of the available reliability database at the Wind Farm Gibara 2. The document essentially helpsin the identification of the main contributors to the unavailability of facilities and optimizing maintenance policy.

Notes on the ecology of Phyllodactylus reissi (Phyllodactylidae: Sauria in Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape (Tumbes, Peru

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Juan Carlos Jordán Arizmendi

2012-02-01

Full Text Available Some basics aspects on the ecology of the nocturnal gecko Phyllodactylus reissi from Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape (Tumbes, Peru are described. This species used rock boulders (57,4% and trees (31,9% as microhabitats primarily, exhibiting a nocturnal activity pattern, with a peak between 2100-2200 hours, remaining active until midnight. Body temperature (mean 24,4 ºC was correlated with both air and substrate temperature, with the last variable affecting in higher degree (47% the body temperature of this species. The slightly high body temperature of Phyllodactylus reissi, compared to other Phyllodactylus geckos, could be related to nocturnal microhabitat use and diurnal retreat site selection. More studies on lizard ecology from this endangered ecosystem are needed.

Aprovechamiento del salto de Bourg-Lés-Valence. La Presa de la Roche de Glun-Drôme – Francia

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Française d´Enterprise, Compagnie

1971-05-01

Full Text Available To take the fullest advantage of the hydroelectric and agricultural usefulness of the Rhône, the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône has divided the river into a number of sections, and these have been separately developed. The hydraulic gradient at La Roche de Glun, at the end of the central section, involves a hydraulic system consisting of a reservoir, a dam and dykes, a canal, a power station, an overflow canal and drainage works in the , surrounding zones. This project has been carried out by the Compagnie Française d'Enterprises.Para explotar al máximo las posibilidades hidroeléctricas y agrícolas del Ródano, la Compagnie Nationale du Rhône ha dividido dicho río en una serie de tramos para proceder a su distribución. El salto de La Roche de Glun, último del tramo central, forma un complejo hidráulico que consta de: un embalse cerrado por diques, una presa, un canal de alimentación, una central, una esclusa, un canal de descarga y unas obras anejas de drenaje para evitar inundaciones en las ciudades próximas. Las obras han sido realizadas por la Compagnie Française d'Entreprises.

La potencialidad turística del patrimonio geológico-minero del Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche (Huelva. España

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Ramón Garrido Morillo

2004-01-01

Full Text Available La tendencia actual en la Unión Europea muestra la creciente puesta en valor de los espacios naturales protegidos como un elemento fundamental en los proyectos de desarrollo para el medio rural. Los Planes de Desarrollo Sostenible son ejemplos de estos elementos donde se trata de compaginar la conservación con el desarrollo de acuerdo con la tendencia actual de la Unión europea y la cumbre internacional de Río de Janeiro. El Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche posee múltiples recursos turísticos, tanto naturales como culturales, estos últimos en todas sus modalidades: arqueológicos, arquitectónicos, etnológicos, geológicos, mineros, etc. El proceso orogénicos de sierra Morena ha dado lugar a formaciones geológicas de importante carácter turístico, siendo la más destacada la Gruta de las Maravillas en Aracena, punto de concentración de la mayor parte del turismo del Parque. Cabe destacar también algunos afloramientos como los de la Peña de Arias Montano, pero existen otros puntos que requieren de su puesta en valor con fines turísticos

Provincial Coordination and Inter-Institutional Collaboration in British Columbia's College, University College and Institute System. Monograph Series.

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Gaber, Devron

This document addresses a study that aimed to better understand the historical development of British Columbia community college, university college, and institute system with special attention given to recent changes in inter-institutional collaboration in relation to provincial coordination. The study also addresses centralization and…

Diversidad de anfibios anuros del Parque Nacional El Palmar (Provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina

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Guzmán, Atilio

2012-02-01

Full Text Available El Parque Nacional El Palmar (PNEP es una importante área protegida de la zona este de la provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina, creado para conservar uno de los últimos fragmentos de palmera yatay (Butia yatay. En este estudio se examina la biodiversidad de la comunidad de anfibios anuros que habitan tres tipos de ambientes del Parque; el pajonal, el pastizal y la selva en galería. Los muestreos se llevaron a cabo entre los meses de primavera-verano de 2008 y 2009. En total se registraron 16 especies de anfibios para el PNEP, distribuidas en 6 familias y 9 géneros. Entre los tipos de ambientes, el pajonal exhibió la mayor diversidad y riqueza de especies. Las abundancias relativas de las especies fueron equitativas dentro de los tres ambientes y existieron diferencias significativas en la composición de especies entre los mismos, siendo el pajonal y el pastizal los más similares. Este trabajo es un aporte significativo al conocimiento de la herpetofauna del PNEP y una base para estudios futuros sobre historia natural de los anfibios. Así también brinda una herramienta para el manejo y conservación del área protegida. El Palmar National Park (NPEP is an important protected area in the eastern of Entre Rios Province, Argentina. It was created for preserving one of the last fragments of yatay palm (Butia yatay. This study examines the biodiversity of the community of anurans that inhabit three types of environments of the Park, the grassland, the straw zone and the gallery forest. Sampling was conducted between the spring-summer 2008 and 2009. There were found 16 species of amphibians for NPEP, belonging to 6 families and 9 genera. Among the types of environments, the straw zone showed the highest diversity and species richness. The relative abundances of the species were equitative in all three environments and there were significant differences in species composition among them being the grassland and pasture the most similar. This work

O Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra – MG: algumas propostas, conflitos e incertezas territoriais

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Gustavo Henrique Cepolini Ferreira

2015-12-01

Full Text Available O presente artigo discute algumas perspectivas inerentes ao Parque Nacional Serra da Canastra (PNSC em Minas Gerais, sobretudo, a partir das propostas para essa Unidade de Conservação de Proteção Integral a partir de 2005 com o 2º Plano de Manejo, bem como os desdobramentos sob os territórios camponeses com o Grupo de Trabalho Interministerial (GTI de 2006, que ratificaram a existência de um Parque com aproximadamente 200 mil hectares. Diante disso, novas tensões entre territorialidades emergem na região da Serra da Canastra, seguidas de mobilizações para defender a permanência do campesinato na área dos 130 mil hectares, os quais não foram regularizados nos anos subsequentes à criação do PNSC em 1972. Nesse sentido, a pesquisa utiliza-se de uma ampla revisão bibliográfica, de legislações e trabalhos de campo na região da Serra da Canastra para compreender o processo de regularização fundiária desencadeado pelo órgão ambiental, leia-se ICMBio, em consonância com os mais diversos mecanismos, ou seja, compensação de reserva legal e ambiental atreladas aos interesses de mineradoras nacionais e internacionais e do agronegócio; fazendo com que a aliança terra-capital, seja ampliada para ‘aliança terra-capital-ambiental, com a mesma roupagem excludente e repressora de outrora. Nesse devir, a resistência camponesa através de inúmeras estratégias chegaram à Justiça Federal, Ministério Público e Defensoria Pública da União o que possibilitou a criação de uma Comissão da Verdade da Serra da Canastra assim como uma perícia técnica para mapear os “Canastreiros” a partir dos Direitos dos Povos e Comunidades Tradicionais. Dessa forma, será possível mediar, e, sobretudo, compreender os conflitos territoriais para não prosseguirem com os mesmos equívocos sob a égide da democracia.

Cardiac arrest while exercising on mountains in national or provincial parks: A national observational study from 2012 to 2015.

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Jung, Eujene; Park, Jeong Ho; Kong, So Yeon; Hong, Ki Jeong; Ro, Young Sun; Song, Kyoung Jun; Ryu, Hyun Ho; Shin, Sang Do

2017-12-20

Previous studies on cardiac arrest in mountainous areas were focused on environmental features such as altitude and temperature. However, those are limited to factors affecting the prognosis of patients after cardiac arrest. We analyzed the cardiac arrests in national or provincial parks located in the mountains and determined the factors affecting the prognosis of patients after cardiac arrest. This study included all emergency medical service (EMS) treated patients over the age of 40 experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) of presumed cardiac etiology during exercise, between January 2012 and December 2015. The main focus of interest was the location of cardiac arrest occurrence (national mountain parks and provincial parks vs. other sites). The main outcome was survival to discharge and multivariable logistic regression was performed to adjust for possible confounding effects. A total 1835 patients who suffered a cardiac arrest while exercising were included. From these, 68 patients experienced cardiac arrest in national or provincial parks, and 1767 occurred in other locations. The unadjusted and adjusted ORs (95% CI) for a good cerebral performance scale (CPC) were 0.09 (0.01-0.63) and 0.08(0.01-0.56), survival discharges were 0.13(0.03-0.53) and 0.11 (0.03-0.48). Cardiac arrests occurring while exercising in the mountainous areas have worse prognosis compared to alternative locations. Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier Inc.

PAISAGEM URBANA E ÁREAS VERDES: CONTEXTO DOS PARQUES URBANOS DE GOIÂNIA

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Clarinda Aparecida da Silva

2012-12-01

Full Text Available Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a evolução do conceito de paisagem, a partir da análise da apropriação dessa categoria nos dias de hoje. As reflexões aqui apresentadas terão como objeto de estudo as áreas verdes, que têm sido foco da mídia turística e da administração pública municipal, que as utilizam para vender a imagem de qualidade de vida na capital. Além disso, buscam, por meio de intensa divulgação, atrair investimentos do mercado nacional e internacional para desenvolver atividades econômicas ligadas ao turismo e à construção civil. Essas iniciativas transformam a natureza na cidade – que deveria estar ligada à qualidade ambiental, em virtude de amenizar os impactos advindos da crescente e desordenada urbanização – em “fetiche” e objeto de fascinação dos apreciadores da paisagem dos parques urbanos.

China Dimensions Data Collection: China County-Level Data from Provincial Economic Yearbooks, Keyed to 1:1M GIS Map

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration — China County-Level Data on Provincial Economic Yearbooks, Keyed To 1:1M GIS Map consists of socioeconomic and boundary data for the administrative regions of China...

A proposed quantitative credit-rating methodology for South African provincial departments

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Erika Fourie

2016-05-01

Full Text Available The development of subnational credit-rating methodologies affords benefits for subnationals, the sovereign and its citizens. Trusted credit ratings facilitate access to financial markets and above-average ratings allow for the negotiation of better collateral and guarantee agreements, as well as for funding of, for example, infrastructure projects at superior (lower interest rates. This paper develops the quantitative section of a credit-rating methodology for South African subnationals. The unique characteristics of South African data, their assembly, and the selection of dependent and independent variables for the linear-regression model chosen, are discussed. The methodology is then applied to the provincial Department of Health using linear regression modelling.

Efectos de diferentes intensidades relativas, volúmenes, tiempos de recuperación entre repeticiones y pérdida de velocidad en la serie sobre el rendimiento en sprint, salto vertical con cargas y sin cargas y la fuerza de las extremidades inferiores

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Mora Custodio, Ricardo

2017-01-01

Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte En la presente tesis doctoral se llevaron a cabo cuatro estudios y tuvo como objetivo analizar los efectos producidos por diferentes configuraciones del entrenamiento de fuerza sobre el rendimiento en sprint, salto vertical y la fuerza máxima. En el Estudio I se analizó el efecto producido por dos programas de entrenamiento de fuerza equivalentes en todas sus variables excepto en la intensidad relativa (Cargas bajas 40...

Electricity exports: Discussion of provincial economic benefits and costs

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1993-01-01

A review was conducted by the British Columbia Energy Council to assess the economic and social impacts of the export of long-term firm electricity to the USA and the distribution of these impacts. The objectives of, and the differences between, benefit-cost and socio-economic impact analysis are discussed as they apply to potential electricity export projects. Provincial export project review requirements (project justification, environmental impacts, socio-economic impact assessment) and proposed legislative changes are first reviewed. The concepts and objectives of value added, economic rent, opportunity costs, economic (benefit-cost) analysis, and socio-economic impact analysis are explained. Employment issues including unemployed labor, employment benefits, and regional and occupational considerations are then discussed, as well as transfers to various levels of government in the form of taxes, subsidies, resource royalties, and depletion costs. 8 refs., 4 tabs

NGO Presence and Activity in Afghanistan, 2000–2014: A Provincial-Level Dataset

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David F. Mitchell

2017-06-01

Full Text Available This article introduces a new provincial-level dataset on non-governmental organizations (NGOs in Afghanistan. The data—which are freely available for download—provide information on the locations and sectors of activity of 891 international and local (Afghan NGOs that operated in the country between 2000 and 2014. A summary and visualization of the data is presented in the article following a brief historical overview of NGOs in Afghanistan. Links to download the full dataset are provided in the conclusion.

Manual de reclutamiento selección, contratación e inducción de personal por competencias para el Gobierno Provincial del Azuay

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Siavichay Martínez, Welington Bolívar

2013-01-01

La institución en estudio el Gobierno Provincial del Azuay, es una organización de servicios públicos y atención a la colectividad azuaya. En este mundo globalizado la competitividad y la eficiencia, son elementos de supervivencia y definen el futuro de las instituciones, la utilización efectiva de políticas de reclutamiento selección, contratación e inducción de personal por competencias para el Gobierno Provincial del Azuay constituye un elemento clave, ya que de este proceso dependerá en g...

Bignoniaceae Juss. do Parque Estadual do Itacolomi, Minas Gerais, Brasil: florística, similaridade e distribuição geográfica

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Araújo, Ricardo de Souza

2008-01-01

Este trabalho consiste do levantamento florístico de Bignoniaceae do Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (PEI), Minas Gerais, da distribuição geográfica das espécies e da similaridade entre trilhas do PEI e entre outras áreas do Brasil. As coletas foram realizadas mensalmente em 15 trilhas pré- estabelecidas, sendo sete em campo rupestre e oito em Floresta Estacional Semidecídua, totalizando 15 expedições de agosto/2006 a outubro/2007. O material foi herborizado e incorporado ao acervo do Herbário V...

El turismo de naturaleza en espacios naturales. El caso del parque regional de las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar

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2014-01-01

Los espacios naturales atraen a turistas que buscan el contacto con la naturaleza, surgiendo nuevos productos turísticos. Surgen, de este modo, nuevos productos turísticos. En la oferta de turismo de naturaleza del Parque Regional de las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar destaca: deportes en la naturaleza, aventura y ecoturismo. Este último se divide en: turismo ornitológico y fotográfico, que junto al tradicional de sol y playa y de salud, se ve favorecido por su situación geográfi...

Subjective happiness levels of staff working in provincial organization of general directorate of sport

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Ömer YAZICI

2016-03-01

Full Text Available Aim: The purpose of this study was investigate to level of subjective happiness levels of staff who works in provincial organization of General Directorate of Sport. Material and Methods: The study group of the research consisted of 400 staff (164 female, 236 male who works in General Directorate of Sport’s İstanbul, Trabzon, Malatya and Tokat Youth Services and Sport provincial directorates. In the study as data collection tool; Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS which developed by Lyubomirsky & Lepper (1999 and adapted to Turkish by Akın and Satıcı (2011 was used. And also “personal data form” which created by the researchers was used. The data analyzed by descriptive statistics, T-test and Anova test. Also, Scheffe test was used to find out the significant differences of groups. Results: In accordance with t-test results obtained from the present study, there are significant differences with respect to variables such as marital status, income state and sport participation (p<0.05. Conclusion: As a result, it was determined that married staff is happier than single staff. Also, the staff who determined themselves in moderate income level is happier than the staff who determined themselves in lower income level.

Development and implementation of a Bridge Management System for the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, South Africa

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Nordengen, Paul A

2005-04-01

Full Text Available This paper describes the development and implementation of a bridge management system for the Provincial Government Western Cape (PGWC). During the first phase of the project, the inventory and inspection modules were customised to meet the needs...

Creation and Validation of Chronojump-Boscosystem: A Free Tool to Measure Vertical Jumps. (Creación y validación de Chronojump-Boscosystem: un instrumento libre para la medición de saltos verticales.

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José Luis López del Amo

2012-10-01

Full Text Available Measuring the height of the vertical jump is an indicator of the strength and power of the lower body. The technological tools available to measure the vertical jump are black boxes and are not open to third-party verification or adaptation. We propose the creation of a measurement system called Chronojump-Boscosystem, consisting of open hardware and free software. Methods: A microcontroller was created and validated using a square wave generator and an oscilloscope. Two types of contact platforms were developed using different materials. These platforms were validated by the minimum pressure required for activation at different points by a strain gauge, together with the on/off time of our platforms in respect of the Ergojump-Boscosystem platform by a sample of 8 subjects performing submaximal jumps with one foot on each platform. Agile methodologies were used to develop and validate the software. Results: All the tools fall under the free software / open hardware guidelines and are, in that sense, free. The microcontroller margin of error is 0.1%. The validity of the fiberglass platform is 0.95 (ICC. The management software contains nearly 113.000 lines of code and is available in 7 languages.ResumenLa medición de la altura del salto vertical es un indicador de la fuerza y potencia del tren inferior. Los instrumentos electrónicos disponibles para medir este salto son cajas negras que no permiten la verificación ni la adaptación por parte de terceros. Proponemos la creación de un sistema de medición llamado Chronojump-Boscosystem, que consiste en un hardware abierto y un software libre. Métodos: Se ha creado un microcontrolador y se ha validado usando un generador de ondas cuadradas y un osciloscopio. Se han desarrollado dos tipos de plataformas usando materiales distintos. Las plataformas se han validado determinando su sensibilidad en distintos puntos por medio de una célula de carga, y por comparación con la plataforma de contactos

Inter-provincial clean development mechanism in China: A case study of the solar PV sector

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Jacques, David A.; Guan, Dabo; Geng, Yong; Xue, Bing; Wang, Xiaoguang

2013-01-01

With ever growing urgency, climate change mitigation is fast becoming a priority for China. A successful policy of implementing and expanding sustainable development and the use of renewable energy is therefore vital. As well as long-term and near-term targets for installed capacity of renewable energy, in its 12th five-year plan, China has created strict and ambitious carbon intensity targets for each province. This study proposes an inter-provincial clean development mechanism to assist in meeting these targets. This mechanism will create potential co-benefits of assisting in sustainable development in lesser developed provinces, increasing local air quality and supporting the growth of China's renewable energy sector. This paper also highlights the potential that this inter-provincial clean development mechanism has in accelerating the growth of the domestic solar photovoltaics (PV) sector, for which the market in China is still in its infancy. - Highlights: ► We recognise the necessity for each province in China to reduce its GHG emissions. ► We assess the potential of a national scale a CDM style mechanism for China. ► We consider the effect that the national CDM could have on solar PV in China

La sociedad del espectáculo como posibilidad de construcción de sentido estético a partir de jazz al parque.

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William Ricardo Barrera Tacha

2013-09-01

Full Text Available Este texto plantea cómo, a partir del festival Jazz al Parque, pueden desentrañarse elementos estéticos diversos, como los planteados por la estética de la recepción, que obligan a repensar el carácter alienante de la sociedad de consumo planteado en las teorías marxistas y reivindican el carácter liberador de la experiencia estética, justificando la necesidad de fusionar la música colombiana y el jazz

O fogo e seus efeitos sobre a herpeto e a mastofauna terrestre no Parque Nacional de Ilha Grande (PR/MS), Brasil

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Koproski, Letícia de Paulo

2013-01-01

O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido no Parque Nacional de Ilha Grande, Unidade de Conservação situada na região sul da planície de inundação do alto Rio Paraná, na divisa dos Estados do Paraná e Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Os objetivos foram caracterizar o perfil dos incêndios, definir a estação de perigo de incêndios, descrever as atitudes dos animais frente ao fogo, identificar as espécies atingidas pelos incêndios e relacionar a natureza das lesões causadas pelo fogo, e identificar as esp...

Provincial prenatal record revision: a multiple case study of evidence-based decision-making at the population-policy level

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Olson Joanne

2008-12-01

Full Text Available Abstract Background There is a significant gap in the knowledge translation literature related to how research evidence actually contributes to health care decision-making. Decisions around what care to provide at the population (rather than individual level are particularly complex, involving considerations such as feasibility, cost, and population needs in addition to scientific evidence. One example of decision-making at this "population-policy" level involves what screening questions and intervention guides to include on standardized provincial prenatal records. As mandatory medical reporting forms, prenatal records are potentially powerful vehicles for promoting population-wide evidence-based care. However, the extent to which Canadian prenatal records reflect best-practice recommendations for the assessment of well-known risk factors such as maternal smoking and alcohol consumption varies markedly across Canadian provinces and territories. The goal of this study is to better understand the interaction of contextual factors and research evidence on decision-making at the population-policy level, by examining the processes by which provincial prenatal records are reviewed and revised. Methods Guided by Dobrow et al.'s (2004 conceptual model for context-based evidence-based decision-making, this study will use a multiple case study design with embedded units of analysis to examine contextual factors influencing the prenatal record revision process in different Canadian provinces and territories. Data will be collected using multiple methods to construct detailed case descriptions for each province/territory. Using qualitative data analysis techniques, decision-making processes involving prenatal record content specifically related to maternal smoking and alcohol use will be compared both within and across each case, to identify key contextual factors influencing the uptake and application of research evidence by prenatal record review

[Descriptive Study of the Activities Performed By the Provincial Medical Deontology Commissions].

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García-Guerrero, Julio; Tarazona López, Ernesto; Martínez Calduch, Blanca; Vera-Remartínez, Enrique Jesús; Jiménez de Aldasoro, María Antonia; Boix Rajadell, Vicente; Ventura López, Mario

2016-01-01

to describe the expedient's features those settle the medical ethics commissions of the provincial colleges (PMEC). descriptive study, retrospective from the typology of the received claims to the PMEC between 01-06-2013 and 31-05-2014. The colleges were selected by simple stratified random sample. Variables related with the origin of the claim, chapter of the Medical Ethics Code affected, resolution timescales, judgement and others; were gathered. Descriptive analysis of the variables, expressing with medians the quantitative variables and their corresponding interquartile ranges; and with absolute and relative frequencies the qualitative ones. A bivariate analysis, through Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-square tests. 10 provincial colleges participated (47.652 members, 20.2% from the Spanish total) that communicated 120 claims. Overall impact: 2.5 claims %0 members/year. The denouncers are mainly patients (80%). The family medicine is the most affected specialty (19.2% of the claims), the quality of the medical attention the most affected chapter of the CD (60% of the claims). The global resolution timescale was 115.5 days (55-187). The PMEC judged ethical failure in 17 cases (14.2), 10 of them within the private sector. 8 (6.7%) were pending on the date 01-03-2015. 8 cases (6.7%) ended in disciplinary file by the management board, one in verbal amonestation and one was pendent of resolution. the incidence of the medical ethics claims is low, as well as the proportion of disciplinary files. Too many discrepancies exist between the judgements of the PMEC and the college's management boards.

Plantas Medicinales en el Parque Nacional los alerces, Chubut, Patagonia Argentina

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Carolina Toledo

2012-12-01

Full Text Available El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar las plantas con valor medicinal empleadas por los antiguos pobladores del Parque Nacional Los Alerces y relacionarlas con la riqueza específica de plantas medicinales presentes en el área. Se entrevistaron 16 pobladores asentados en la Reserva Nacional que tenían conocimiento de las plantas medicinales, más allá de que hicieran uso o no de las mismas. Las entrevistas fueron semiestructuradas, completadas de manera escrita e individual por el entrevistador. Las mismas incluían diez preguntas que recopilaban información respecto a las especies usadas como medicina, modo de preparación y aplicación, frecuencia de uso, localización de las plantas en el ámbito del área protegida, forma de obtención de las especies, y el modo de adquisición de los conocimientos respecto a las plantas. Los pobladores mencionaron el uso de 42 especies con valor medicinal, distribuidas en 24 familias, de las cuales las mejor representadas fueron Lamiaceae (21,4% y Asteraceae (14,2%. En cuanto al origen de las plantas medicinales citadas por los pobladores, el 58, 5% correspondió a especies exóticas. Los usos más frecuentes fueron para trastornos del sistema digestivo, seguido en orden decreciente y en menor proporción para tratar afecciones respiratorias, cardiovasculares y de la piel. Al comparar la riqueza total de especies medicinales presentes en el Parque y las registradas a partir de las entrevistas, se observa que se hace uso de un 28,6% de lo disponible en el área.Medicinal plants in The Alerces National Park, Chubut, Argentinean Patagonia. The aim of this study was to identify the medicinal plants used by the old residents in The Alerces National Park and to relate this information with medicinal species richness in the area. An interview was employed with 16 local people settled in the National Reserve who had knowledge of medicinal plants, past or not to make use of them. The interviews were semi

Mecanismo de inserción del Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay en el Parque Tecnológico Industrial del Cerro

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Laura Márquez

2011-05-01

Full Text Available El Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay, LATU, teniendo en cuenta su misión: "Impulsar el desarrollo sustentable del país y su inserción internacional a través de la innovación y transferencia de soluciones de valor, en servicios analíticos, metrológicos, tecnológicos, de gestión y evaluación de la conformidad de a cuerdo a la normativa aplicable", está trabajando en el apoyo a las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas del país. Como estrategia para contribuir al logro de la misión, se ha iniciado una política de descentralización, eligiendo zonas de actividad con requerimientos similares, en cuanto a las necesidades de mejora de la competitividad de las empresas. En la zona de Montevideo llamada el Cerro, el gobierno municipal gestiona un Parque Tecnológico Industrial, PTIC, apoyando y alojando en su predio, 58 empresas. Este Parque se puede ver como un conglomerado de empresas, en una misma zona, con necesidades similares. El mecanismo de inserción del LATU en el PTIC, ha contado con una herramienta fundamental que es la instalación de una oficina en el propio Parque, cuyo objetivo principal es facilitar y asegurar la contribución del LATU al desarrollo y competitividad de las mipymes allí agrupadas.AbstractAttending to the Technological Laboratory of Uruguay (LATU's mission, to promote the sustainable development of the country and its international insertion through innovation and transfer of valuable solutions, it is working on support for micro, small and medium companies. As a management strategy to achieve the mission, a policy of decentralization, approaching to the enterprises, it's being implemented. In this context, it has been developed a methodology for insertion in the Industrial Technological Park of Cerro, PTIC. This park, which is managed by the municipal government, agglomerates a group of companies, in the same area with similar needs. The LATU's mechanism of insertion in the PTIC, has counted on with a

Riqueza de formigas de solo na praia da Pedreira, Parque Estadual de Itapuã, Viamão, RS, Brasil Richness of ground-dwelling ants in the Praia da Pedreira, Parque Estadual de Itapuã, Viamão, RS, Brazil

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Elena Diehl

2005-12-01

Full Text Available Neste trabalho são listadas as espécies de formigas de solo encontradas em três ambientes (mata nativa, barreira pedregosa e areias da orla na praia da Pedreira, localizada na Zona de Uso Intensivo do Parque Estadual de Itapuã, município de Viamão, RS. No total, foram identificadas 60 espécies representantes de 24 gêneros, 18 tribos e oito subfamílias (Dolichoderinae, Ecitoninae, Ectatomminae, Formicinae, Heteroponerinae, Myrmicinae, Ponerinae e Pseudomyrmecinae. Dos três ambientes amostrados, de acordo com o estimador de riqueza jackknife de primeira ordem, a mata nativa apresentou a maior riqueza (Sest= 37,5, seguindo-se a barreira pedregosa (Sest= 8,9 e as areias da orla (Sest= 5,9. Apenas Acromyrmex laticeps, Crematogaster sp. e Solenopsis invicta foram comuns aos três ambientes. Neste trabalho é feito o primeiro registro de ocorrência de Pachycondyla crenata e Pachycondyla laevigata (Ponerinae para o Rio Grande do Sul.Aiming to improve the knowledge on the Brazilian biodiversity, especially the ant fauna of Rio Grande do Sul State (Southern Brazil, this survey was conducted in the Praia da Pedreira, a site of Intensive Use of the Parque Estadual de Itapuã. Ground-dwelling ant species were surveyed for three environments in the beach (native forest, rock bar and sand bar, during 12 months (April/2000 - March/2001. Collections resulted in 60 species belonging to 24 genera, 18 tribes and eight subfamilies (Dolichoderinae, Ecitoninae, Ectatomminae, Formicinae, Heteroponerinae, Myrmicinae, Ponerinae and Pseudomyrmecinae. According to the first order jackknife estimator, the native forest area presented the greatest richness (Sest= 37.5, followed by rock bar (Sest= 8.9 and sand bar (Sest= 5.9. Only Acromyrmex laticeps, Crematogaster sp. and Solenopsis invicta were common to all three environments. This paper presents the first record of Pachycondyla crenata and Pachycondyla laevigata (Ponerinae occurrence in the Rio Grande do Sul

The spirit of democracy in the implementation of public information policy at the provincial government of West Java

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Sjoraida, D. F.; Asmawi, A.; Anwar, R. K.

2018-03-01

This article analyses the implementation of Law Number 14/2008 on Public Information Disclosure on the Provincial Government of West Java. This descriptive-qualitative study presents a discussion of the spirit of democracy in the implementation of the abovem-entioned policy in West Java Province. With the theory of policy implementation and democratization, data obtains that the element of democratic spirit in the implementation of public information policy in the government of West Java is quite thick. Therefore, there must be a massification of the implementation of the law in West Java, especially its socialization to districts/cities and society in general. It was found that the democratization of the West Java Provincial Government in implementing the Act has been well received in the community. However, the lack of publicity about this Law can reduce the strength of moral messages that exist in the law to the public.

Diploglossus fasciatus Gray, 1831 (Diploglossa: Anguidae. Primer registro para el Parque Nacional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Madidi

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Enrique Domic

2015-05-01

Full Text Available Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, Departamento de La Paz, Provincia Franz Tamayo, Municipio Apolo, Parque Nacional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Madidi, TCO Pueblo Indígena de San José de Uchupiamonas, Campamento Corazón del Madidi, cerca de encuentro al arroyo Eslabón y río Tuichi (14°32'32.58"S 67°45'44.91"W; 288 m.s.n.m.. Colectores: Jesús Martínez y Mileniusz Spanowicz. 15 de Marzo del 2013. Macho (SVL: 180 mm; LT: 379 mm; Peso: 130 g. Depositado en la Colección Boliviana de Fauna (CBF 3699, La Paz, Bolivia.

Pago por servicios ambientales hidrológicos: caso de estudio Parque Nacional del Nevado de Toluca, México

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Edgar Brunett

2011-01-01

Full Text Available El potencial hídrico que representa el Parque Nacional Nevado de Toluca se ha visto disminuido por numerosos impactos antrópicos, lo que exige crear estrategias para su conservación. Este estudio tiene como objetivo estimar la disposición a pagar haciendo una encuesta en una muestra de usuarios del Valle de Toluca en el marco de un programa de Pago por Servicios Ambientales Hidrológicos. Los resultados muestran que los usuarios dispuestos a pagar rebasan el 50%, con cantidades que oscilan entre 30 y 80 pesos mensuales, sin embargo hay un sector de los encuestados que no estarían dispuestos a contribuir, pero realizarían acciones enfocadas al cuidado del medio ambiente.

Pago por servicios ambientales hidrológicos: caso de estudio Parque Nacional del Nevado de Toluca, México

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Edgar Brunett

2010-01-01

Full Text Available El potencial hídrico que representa el Parque Nacional Nevado de Toluca se ha visto disminuido por numerosos impactos antrópicos, lo que exige crear estrategias para su conservación. Este estudio tiene como objetivo estimar la disposición a pagar haciendo una encuesta en una muestra de usuarios del Valle de Toluca en el marco de un programa de Pago por Servicios Ambientales Hidrológicos. Los resultados muestran que los usuarios dispuestos a pagar rebasan el 50%, con cantidades que oscilan entre 30 y 80 pesos mensuales, sin embargo hay un sector de los encuestados que no estarían dispuestos a contribuir, pero realizarían acciones enfocadas al cuidado del medio ambiente.

Diet and trophic ecomorphology of the silverside, Odontesthes bonariensis, of the Salto Caxias reservoir, rio Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil

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Fernanda Aparecida da Silva Cassemiro

Full Text Available This study aims to analyze the diet and trophic ecomorphology of Odontesthes bonariensis, relating these features with species' abundance in the natural environment and in the Salto Caxias reservoir (at Iguaçu river after the reservoir's formation. The samples were carried out before (from March 1997 to February 1998- pre and after (from October 1998 to February 2001 - post 1 and 2 the damming. The stomach contents of 218 individuals were analyzed by occurrence and volumetric methods. O. bonariensis' diet is based on insects, scales, plants and detritus. Microcrustaceans (Cladocera and Copepoda were the main items, allowing the characterization of the species as zooplanktivore. The species has a superior position and protractible mouth, with small teeth, creating a serrated pattern, uniformly lined side by side. There are many gill rakers, that are long and close together (typical of filtering fishes; the stomach is ill defined and the intestine is short. There was a gradual increase of O. bonariensis' abundance during the period of field study, mainly after the second year of damming. This fact seems to be closely related with the high abundance and availability of zooplankton in the dammed environment, and also with the ability of the species to exploit this resource.

Phytosociology analysis of a fragment of Seasonal Deciduous Forest: Parque Estadual do Turvo, RS, Brazil

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Rafaelo Balbinot

2016-06-01

Full Text Available The ecosystem formed by the Seasonal Deciduous Forest (SDF predominates in the region of Alto Uruguay in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. This study aimed to analyze descriptively the floristic composition and the phytosociology of trees from a fragment of SDF present in Parque Estadual do Turvo (PET located in the Municipality of Derrubadas, Rio Grande do Sul State (Yucumã forest. We used the method of fixed area, based on 18 sample units with 1,000 m2 installed randomly oriented by the main road of the park. All wood species with diameter at 1.3 m above ground level (DBH greater than 10 cm were measured and identified. It was observed the presence of 842 individuals belonging to 32 families, 67 genera and 83 species (12% were not identified. The families with the highest number of species were Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Meliaceae, Myrtaceae and Sapindaceae. Shannon index estimated was 3.72.

Equity and efficiency of medical service systems at the provincial level of China's mainland: a comparative study from 2009 to 2014.

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Ding, Jingmei; Hu, Xuejun; Zhang, Xianzhi; Shang, Lei; Yu, Min; Chen, Huoliang

2018-02-05

The astonishing economic achievements of China in the past few decades have remarkably increased not only the quantity and quality of medical services but also the inequalities in health resources allocation across regions and inefficiency of the medical service delivery. A descriptive analysis was used to compare the inequities in inputs and outputs of the provincial medical service systems, a non-radial super-efficiency data envelopment analysis model was then used to estimate the efficiency, and a regression analysis of the panel data was used to explore the determinants. The inputs and outputs of most provincial medical service systems increased gradually from 2009 to 2014. Overall, the eastern region allocated more human and capital resources than the other two regions, and produced more than 50% of the total outpatient and emergency room visits, whereas the western region produced more inpatient services (about 30% of the total volume of inpatient services) according to the distribution of the population. The average efficiency scores of the provincial medical systems in China's mainland were 0.895, 0.927, 0.929, 0.963, 0.977 and 0.968 from 2009 to 2014, with a slight average improvement of 1.60%. The efficiency score of each provincial medical service system varied greatly from one another: Tibet (1.475 ± 0.057) performed extremely well, whereas several others including Heilongjiang (0.579 ± 0.001) performed poorly. Furthermore, the proportion of high-class medical facilities was negatively associated with efficiency, whereas the proportion of the vulnerable population, the per capita Gross Domestic Product, the proportion of the illiterate population and the improvement of primary health care had positive effects on efficiency. Inequity in health resources allocation and service provision existed across the regions, but not all the gaps have begun to narrow since 2009. The difference of efficiency was great among provincial medical service systems

Anfíbios anuros de serrapilheira do parque Estadual do Rio Doce: resposta à disponibilidade de recursos e aos fatores climáticos

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Rievers, Camila Rabelo

2010-01-01

A herpetofauna associada à serrapilheira apresenta características complexas e particulares quanto ao uso de recursos e estratégias reprodutivas. Ainda há muitas lacunas sobre os padrões de distribuição, abundância, riqueza e diversidade da herpetofauna e os fatores que os influenciam. A presente dissertação teve como objetivo estudar a comunidade de anuros associados à serrapilheira do Parque Estadual do Rio Doce (PERD), e sua relação com a heterogeneidade do habitat, a disponibilidade de al...

When rare is just a matter of sampling: unexpected dominance of clubtail dragonflies (Odonata, Gomphidae through different collecting methods at Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

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Marcus Vinícius Oliveira de Almeida

2013-12-01

Full Text Available When rare is just a matter of sampling: Unexpected dominance of clubtail dragonflies (Odonata, Gomphidae through different collecting methods at Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Capture of dragonfly adults during two short expeditions to Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais State, using three distinct collecting methodsaerial nets, Malaise and light sheet trapsis reported. The results are outstanding due the high number of species of Gomphidae (7 out of 26 Odonata species, including a new species of Cyanogomphus Selys, 1873, obtained by two non-traditional collecting methods. Because active collecting with aerial nets is the standard approach for dragonfly inventories, we discuss some aspects of the use of traps, comparing our results with those in the literature, suggesting they should be used as complementary methods in faunistic studies. Furthermore, Zonophora campanulata annulata Belle, 1983 is recorded for the first time from Minas Gerais State and taxonomic notes about Phyllogomphoides regularis (Selys, 1873 and Progomphus complicatus Selys, 1854 are also given.

Aniversario XXX de la creación del Centro Provincial de Información de Las Tunas

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Edenny Reina Castillo Montes de Oca

2014-08-01

Full Text Available El 4 de enero de 1984 se inauguró el Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas de Las Tunas, lo que permitió organizar la Red Provincial de Bibliotecas Médicas y con ello crear nuevos escenarios para desarrollar la actividad científico - informativa en el territorio; con la apertura de una biblioteca en cada unidad de salud. El Centro inicialmente estuvo ubicado en un pequeño local cercano a la biblioteca del Hospital “Dr. Ernesto Guevara de la Serna”. En el año 1988; con la misión, la visión y los objetivos de trabajo de su objeto social bien definidos, fue trasladado para la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas “Dr. Zoilo Marinello Vidaurreta”, de la provincia de Las Tunas y al crearse la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas en esta provincia, el Centro Provincial de Información pasa a ser una dependencia directa de la misma. En la primera década se sentaron las bases de lo que es hoy el Sistema Provincial de Información de Ciencias de la Salud, constituido por 25 bibliotecas médicas distribuidas en toda la geografía tunera, con la misión de: “garantizar la prestación de servicios de información científico tecnológica a la comunidad de profesionales que conforman el sector de la salud en la provincia, con el fin de elevar la calidad de la asistencia, la investigación, la docencia, la dirección y la cultura médica nueva y propiciar el hallazgo de soluciones que posibiliten enfrentar los problemas de salud”. Durante estos 30 años, los trabajadores de la información en el territorio han laborado con verdadera dedicación para cumplir cada tarea encomendada, asumir los retos del desarrollo continuo de la ciencia, asimilar las nuevas tecnologías y brindar a nuestros usuarios servicios y productos de alto valor informacional. La movilización de recursos lograda a través de los proyectos de la Red Nacional de Salud INFOMED, entre los cuales figuran: Proyecto SIDA, Proyecto para la Promoción de Publicaciones

CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA MICROBIOTA CUTÂNEA DE Aplastodiscus leucopygius DO PARQUE MUNICIPAL NATURAL AUGUSTO RUSCHI

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Laryssa Nolasco

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Full Text Available A Aplastodiscus leucopygius é um anfíbio da ordem Anura pertencente à família Hylidae, espécie endêmica do Brasil, encontrada em áreas de Mata Atlântica do planalto e serras do Mar e da Mantiqueira, nos Estados de São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar e caracterizar a microbiota de A. leucopygius encontrados no Parque Municipal Natural Augusto Ruschi, Unidade de Conservação de Proteção Integral da cidade de São José do Campos no estado de São Paulo. Para isso foram coletadas e analisadas amostras biológicas da microbiota cutânea de indivíduos de A. leucopygius. Dentre os microorganismos encontrados estão Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus sp., além da presença de fungos da ordem Eurotiales.

Historia de la Arqueología madrileña: El proyecto de monumento al hombre primitivo en el parque de San Isidro

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Puche Riart, Octavio

2008-01-01

Los ingenieros de minas y naturalistas hicieron, durante el siglo XIX, grandes aportaciones a la Arqueología española, principalmente en el tema prehistórico. En el siglo XX el trabajo en este campo fue menos intenso, pero ya formaba parte de su bagaje hist6rico.El Parque de San Isidro fue inaugurado en primavera de 1970. El 22 de abril de ese ano Francisco Hernández Pacheco señalaba en la Sección de Naturales de la Real Academia de Ciencias que se había perdido toda pista del yacimiento preh...

PLAN DE MANEJO ECOTURÍSTICO: ESTUDIO DE CASO ÁREA PROTEGIDA PROVINCIAL CAMARONES, CANTÓN JAMA, MANABÍ

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Neme Yamil Doumet Chilán

2015-10-01

Full Text Available Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo elaborar un plan de manejo ecoturístico en el área protegida provincial Camarones del cantón Jama. Este estudio forma parte de la estructura de un plan de manejo ejecutado por el Gobierno Provincial de Manabí para la creación de esta área protegida. Fue necesario desarrollar los siguientes estudios y procesos metodológicos: diagnóstico turístico situacional, zonificación, senderización, e implementación de facilidades y señalética turística. Se utilizó manuales de la UICN y Sistema de Áreas de Conservación Provincial (SACP, además programas de georeferenciación y equipos de GPS. Con esto se busca el uso sustentable y la gestión ecoturística de los recursos existentes. Se observa que en los estudios de diagnóstico y zonificación se determina que el área posee una infinidad de recursos naturales y altos indicadores de biodiversidad, se trata de un ecosistema que está en peligro de desaparecer. Es importante la aplicación de un plan de manejo que sirva como línea base para la gestión de los recursos naturales y culturales. La investigación sirvió como fundamento para el análisis, gestión y ejecución de proyectos ecoturísticos que permitirán el desarrollo de actividades vinculadas al turismo y a la sustentabilidad. Los documentos que se generaron estarán a disposición y vinculados a los Ministerios de Ambiente y Turismo.

Predictions on the Development Dimensions of Provincial Tourism Discipline Based on the Artificial Neural Network BP Model

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Yang, Yang; Hu, Jun; Lv, Yingchun; Zhang, Mu

2013-01-01

As the tourism industry has gradually become the strategic mainstay industry of the national economy, the scope of the tourism discipline has developed rigorously. This paper makes a predictive study on the development of the scope of Guangdong provincial tourism discipline based on the artificial neural network BP model in order to find out how…

Potential and cost-effectiveness of off-grid PV systems in Indonesia - An evaluation on a provincial level

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Veldhuis, A.J.; Reinders, Angelina H.M.E.

2014-01-01

In this study we estimate the potential of off-grid PV systems in Indonesia at a provincial level as a follow-up of a study on the potential of grid-connected PV systems in Indonesia which we executed in 2012 [1]. For this study we use an adapted methodology leading to cumulative numbers for the

Fauna de abelhas nativas de duas áreas de restinga do Parque Estadual de Itaúnas, Espírito Santo, Brasil.

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RECEPUTI, A. L. M.

2015-01-01

Dois estudos foram realizados nesta dissertação: uma avaliação da riqueza, diversidade e composição da fauna de abelhas nativas de uma área de restinga herbáceo-arbustiva e de uma área de restinga florestal do Parque Estadual de Itaúnas, Espírito Santo, Brasil, e uma avaliação da riqueza, diversidade e composição da fauna de Euglossina das duas mesmas áreas. Em ambos os casos objetivou-se responder a duas perguntas diretamente relacionadas, 1) a composição, riqueza e diversidade da fauna de a...

A Contribuição da Museologia para a Difusão do Patrimônio Geológico do Parque Nacional da Tijuca

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Elisama Beliani

2012-01-01

Full Text Available O Parque Nacional da Tijuca (PARNA-Tijuca, além de exuberante biodiversidade, representa uma parcela do território caracterizada pela geodiversidade – claramente observada no relevo acidentado que permite a manutenção da riqueza de formas de vida. A presença do gnaisse facoidal é responsável por aspectos morfológicos peculiares como os pontões, os paredões escarpados, os picos, as mesas e todo um conjunto que passou a simbolizar, pela ocupação e uso através da história, a cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Este artigo tem como objetivo destacar a importância da preservação do patrimônio geológico do Parque Nacional da Tijuca (PARNA-Tijuca, objetivando sua continuidade enquanto memória viva da evolução do Planeta Terra, da cidade do Rio de Janeiro e do Brasil, o trabalho dos museus frente ao patrimônio geológico. O texto fundamenta-se numa proposta ética de construção do futuro através da transformação do presente – que inclui pensar e trabalhar a representação do patrimônio como bem comum, para uso público. Cabe à Museologia legitimar esse trabalho, garantindo processos adequados de documentação, pesquisa, preservação e difusão do patrimônio preservado.

Fronteras naturales versus fronteras político- administrativas: desafíos y dilemas que enfrentan los parques naturales regionales en el gobierno multi-escalar

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Constanza Parra

2008-01-01

Full Text Available Este artículo analiza los desafíos en la gobernanza de zonas naturales protegidas, subrayando tensiones y dilemas que se derivan de la existencia simultánea de fronteras naturales y fronteras político-administrativas que raramente coinciden. Al partir del supuesto según el cual la articulación entre escalas territoriales es un factor determinante en la sustentabilidad de todo tipo de territorios, la reflexión se focaliza en los desafíos que enfrentan los Parques Regionales de Francia en un contexto de gobierno multi-escalar. Más específicamente, se analizan las contradicciones que se observan entre una multiplicación de fronteras político-administrativas subnacionales y los imperativos de sostenibilidad a los que se encuentran subordinados estos territorios. A partir del examen del Parque Regional Morvan, se concluye que la superabundancia de instituciones subnacionales, cuya instauración tiene por objetivo avanzar en los principios democráticos y de participación ciudadana de un desarrollo sustentable, genera dinámicas de rivalidad y competencia entre territorios que atentan contra su sostenibilidad. El estudio de campo fue realizado mediante una metodología cualitativa y se utilizó la entrevista en profundidad con actores claves como base para la recolección de información, así como la realización de observaciones, visitas de terreno y análisis de fuentes secundarias.

El sistema de control interno y su incidencia en las unidades de logística y control patrimonial de la municipalidad provincial de talara - 2014

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Alfaro Alfaro, Gustavo Otilano

2016-01-01

La investigación titulada, “El Sistema de Control Interno y su incidencia en las Unidades de Logística y Control Patrimonial de la Municipalidad Provincial de Talara”, tiene como propósito, proponer la implementación de una eficiente Estructura de Control Interno, mediante la aplicación del Informe COSO I, enfoque moderno sobre Control Interno, en las Unidades de Logística y Control Patrimonial de la Municipalidad provincial de Talara, para el mejoramiento de su gestión y el logro de sus obje...

Estratégias reprodutivas de briófitas em dois habitats distintos da floresta atlântica do Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar

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Adaíses Simone Maciel da Silva

2011-01-01

Resumo: O objetivo da tese foi aumentar o conhecimento e o entendimento sobre estratégias reprodutivas de briófitas presentes em floresta tropical úmida, especificamente em dois habitats distintos da Floresta Ombrófila densa (Floresta Montana e de Restinga) do Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar, São Paulo. A seguinte hipótese foi testada: o sistema reprodutivo (e.g. monóico versus dióico) das espécies e o habitat que ocupam influenciam as estratégias reprodutivas e conseqüentes características d...

Patterns of wolf pack movements prior to kills as read from tracks in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ont., Canada

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Frijlink, Jan Hilco

1977-01-01

From data, gathered by the author and his students, during a wolf study in Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada, six kills of white-tailed deer by wolf packs are described. Case histories are reconstructed by means of interpreting tracks. In one case a wolf was also killed, this animal turned out to

Ethanol research with representatives of provincial/territorial governments and ethanol retailers : final report

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2007-03-15

This paper provided the results of a survey conducted to obtain feedback from retailers and provincial and territorial governments concerning the promotion of ethanol use. A key objective of the research was to determine whether local and provincial governments and retailers are interested in cooperating with the federal government in promoting ethanol use. Thirteen government representatives were interviewed as well as 11 retailers. Results of the study suggested that approaches to collaboration with the diverse stakeholders involved in the promotion of ethanol will require a tailored approach. The needs and interests of jurisdictions and provinces varied widely. Outlets selling ethanol-blended gasoline were concentrated in Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Retailers who embraced the alternative fuel tended to be well-established in the ethanol market, and did not require assistance from the Government of Canada. Retailers who were reluctant to embrace ethanol stated that they were only likely to enter the market when required to do so by law. Many stakeholders felt that consumers entertained common misperceptions concerning ethanol, and that consumers were unsure of the effect of ethanol on their vehicles. Many retailers had taken steps to communicate with consumers about the relative benefits of ethanol-blended gasoline. Results indicated that the federal government can assist provinces and retailers by providing promotional tools such as flyers, pamphlets and brochures. Interest among retailers in collaborating with the government was only moderate. It was recommended that retailers be provided with accurate information on ethanol. It was concluded that strategies should be developed by the federal government to increase public awareness of ethanol use.

Technology transfer from havana hospitals to primary care: yamila de armas, MD. Deputy director, provincial health department, havana city province.

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Giraldo, Gloria

2009-01-01

Dr Yamila de Armas has occupied an array of posts since finishing her residency in family medicine in her home province of Cienfuegos in 1992. She has served as a family doctor; polyclinic, municipal and provincial health director; medical school dean; and twice vice minister of public health. But few would doubt her toughest job is the one she has now: deputy director of the Havana City Provincial Health Department, in charge of medical services for the 2.2 million people living in Cuba's complex, sprawling capital. It was here in 2002-2003 that the program was launched to repair, refurbish and expand the country's nearly 500 community polyclinics. Key to the effort was equipping these facilities with a broader range of new and upgraded medical technology. Dr de Armas offers MEDICC Review her reflections on the results five years later.

Explorations of Tenth-Grade STS[E] Curricula across Three Provincial Political Landscapes

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Phillips, Christina Ann

This thesis focuses on explorations of science, technology, society and the environment (i.e., STS[E]) outcomes/expectations in tenth-grade level science curricula across three Canadian provinces (i.e., Alberta, Manitoba & Ontario) with distinctive provincial political environments at the time of curriculum construction and/or implementation. Document analysis, discourse analysis and a range of theoretical frameworks (i.e., Levinson, 2010; Pedretti & Nazir, 2011 & Krathwohl, 2002) were used to aid in explorations of STS[E] curriculum segments and discourses in each provincial region. More detailed analysis and thematic exploration is presented for each unit associated with climate change as some interesting patterns emerged following initial analysis. My findings are presented as three comparative case studies and represent a small and original contribution to the large body of scholarly research devoted to studies of STS[E] education, where each province represents a unique case that has been explored regarding some aspects the STS[E] curriculum outcomes/expectations and general political culture as well as some other theoretical factors. Findings from this study indicate that Alberta's STS[E] outcomes may be related to Levinson's (2010) 'deliberative' citizenship focus. The following currents from Pedretti and Nazir (2011) appear to be emphasized: logical reasoning, historical, application & design and socio-cultural aligned outcomes when STS[E] is considered as an entity separate from the Alberta curriculum combination of STS and Knowledge. Ontario's STS[E] expectations may align with Levinson's (2010) 'deliberative' or in some select cases a 'deliberative'/'praxis' framework category with some emphasis related to logical reasoning and socio-cultural awareness (Pedretti & Nazir, 2011) in their STS[E] curriculum. The Manitoba STS[E] outcomes may be aligned with a more 'deliberative' approach with some associations that could intersect with the framework

Factors associated with whole carcass condemnation rates in provincially-inspected abattoirs in Ontario 2001-2007: implications for food animal syndromic surveillance

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Alton Gillian D

2010-08-01

Full Text Available Abstract Background Ontario provincial abattoirs have the potential to be important sources of syndromic surveillance data for emerging diseases of concern to animal health, public health and food safety. The objectives of this study were to: (1 describe provincially inspected abattoirs processing cattle in Ontario in terms of the number of abattoirs, the number of weeks abattoirs process cattle, geographical distribution, types of whole carcass condemnations reported, and the distance animals are shipped for slaughter; and (2 identify various seasonal, secular, disease and non-disease factors that might bias the results of quantitative methods, such as cluster detection methods, used for food animal syndromic surveillance. Results Data were collected from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ontario Cattlemen's Association regarding whole carcass condemnation rates for cattle animal classes, abattoir compliance ratings, and the monthly sales-yard price for various cattle classes from 2001-2007. To analyze the association between condemnation rates and potential explanatory variables including abattoir characteristics, season, year and commodity price, as well as animal class, negative binomial regression models were fit using generalized estimating equations (GEE to account for autocorrelation among observations from the same abattoir. Results of the fitted model found animal class, year, season, price, and audit rating are associated with condemnation rates in Ontario abattoirs. In addition, a subset of data was used to estimate the average distance cattle are shipped to Ontario provincial abattoirs. The median distance from the farm to the abattoir was approximately 82 km, and 75% of cattle were shipped less than 100 km. Conclusions The results suggest that secular and seasonal trends, as well as some non-disease factors will need to be corrected for when applying quantitative methods for syndromic surveillance

A 100 años del Parque José Domingo Gómez Rojas: su restauración o su muerte / 100 years of Jose Domingo Gomez Rojas Park: restoration or death.

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Pavez Reyes, María Isabel

2007-06-01

Full Text Available Al cumplirse 100 años del Parque J.D.Gómez Rojas, se argumenta las razones para su restauración en la perspectiva del Bicentenario de la Independencia de Chile. /In the perspective of the Chile Bicentennial, the author points out the reasons for the restoration project of the hundred-year-old J.D. Gómez Rojas Park.

SENDEROS SUBMARINOS DEL PARQUE NACIONAL CAHUITA: DESCRIPCIÓN BIOLÓGICA

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Gerardo E. Palacios Martínez

2011-07-01

Full Text Available Los recorridos en los Senderos Submarinos del Parque Nacional Cahuitapermitieron identificar los organismos marinos presentes. La descripción biológica de la flora y la fauna se basó en la metodología de línea transecto y observación directa. El Sendero Submarino Perezoso presentó un 40% de cobertura de coral vivo, entre los cuales estaba el coral estrella (Siderastrea siderea como dominante, las especies de peces más frecuente pertenecen a la familia Pomacentridae. El erizo negro (Diadema antillarum es el más frecuente de los invertebrados y las algas registradas son del género Dictyota y la especie Halimeda opuntia. Las especies de coral Siderastrea siderea y Agaricia agaricites son las más frecuentes en los senderos submarinos de Perezoso y Eduardo.   This survey provides biological information regarding the underwater trails of Cahuita National Park, and identifies the most common species present. The biological description of the flora and fauna are based on line transects and direct observation. The Perezoso underwater trail had 40% live coral cover, of which the Lobe coral (Siderastrea siderea was the most common; the most common species of fish belonged to the family Pomacentridae. The long spined sea urchin (Diadema antillarum was the most common among the invertebrates, and the algae recorded belonged to the genera Dictyota and Halimeda. The coral species  Siderastrea siderea and Agaricia agaricites were the most common corals of the Perezoso and Eduardo underwater trails.

Choice and the cost and benefit analysis of one solar system of renewable energy for the Tepozan Park; Seleccion y analisis costo-beneficio de un sistema de energia renovable para el parque Tepozan

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Lopez P, J. Manuel A; Sheinbaum P, Claudia [Instituto de Ingenieria de la UNAM, Mexico, D. F. (Mexico)

2000-07-01

This article is about the choice process and the cost and benefit analysis of one solar photovoltaic system for the Tepozan Park, which is a space of ecoturism and ecological education, it is at the Tlalpan District in Mexico, D.F. According to this objective, we start with an introduction related to general conditions in the Park and we talk about the energy requirement. Next, the method for the better option choice is shown, this is based on decision analysis of Kepner and Tregoe. The choice option is evaluated according to the main financial tools of the Cost and Benefit Analysis private evaluation. This shows the decision analysis including issued about ecology. Finally, we add a point for the result synthesis, so we can have a complete approach in order to choice a renewable energy. As conclusion is shown the most important costs and benefits, thinking on future decisions about operation and maintenance of the system. [Spanish] En este articulo se presenta el proceso de seleccion y analisis Costo-Beneficio de un sistema de energia solar fotovoltaica para las instalaciones del Parque Tepozan, un espacio de ecoturismo y educacion ambiental, ubicado en la delegacion Tlalpan de Mexico, D.F. Para ello, se da una introduccion de las condiciones generales del parque y de los requerimientos de energia. Posteriormente se presenta un apartado del metodo para la seleccion de la alternativa mas adecuada, sustentado en un analisis de decisiones. La alternativa seleccionada, se somete a una evaluacion de los principales criterios de la evaluacion privada derivada del Analisis Costo Beneficio, con lo que se ilustra el proceso de toma de decision, incluyendo los factores de impacto ambiental. Finalmente, se incorpora un apartado de sintesis de resultados, para aportar un panorama completo en cuanto a la operacion y mantenimiento del sistema dentro del parque.

Levantamento de iridaceae Juss. no Núcleo Curucutu, Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar, São Paulo. Survey of the family iridaceae Juss., in Curucutu Nucleous, Serra do Mar State Park, São Paulo.

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Cátia TAKEUCHI

2008-06-01

Full Text Available Este trabalho consiste no levantamentoflorístico e estudo taxonômico de Iridaceae Juss. noNúcleo Curucutu, Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar,São Paulo. Foram reconhecidos quatro gêneros e seisespécies para a área: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora(Lemoine ex Morren N.E.Br., Neomarica rigida(Ravenna Capellari Jr., Sisyrinchium commutatumKlatt, S. micranthum Cav., S. vaginatum Spreng. eTrimezia martinicensis (Jacq. Herb. Parareconhecimento das espécies são apresentadaschaves de identificações, descrições, ilustrações,distribuição geográfica e fenologia, contribuindopara a pesquisa da família.This paper consists of a floristic surveyand taxonomical study of the Iridaceae Juss.at Núcleo Curucutu, Parque Estadual da Serra doMar, São Paulo. Four genera and six species werefound: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Lemoine exMorren N.E.Br., Neomarica rigida (RavennaCapellari Jr., Sisyrinchuim commutatum Klatt, S.micranthum Cav., S. vaginatum Spreng. andTrimezia martinicensis (Jacq. Herb. Keys ofidentification, descriptions, illustrations, geographicdistribution and phenology are presented, contributingfor the family research.

Business and politics in provincial Indonesia: The batik and construction sector in Pekalongan, Central Java

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Savirani, A.

2015-01-01

After the fall of Soeharto in 1998, and an increased connection to the global world, politics at the local level in Indonesia have changed significantly. This has contributed to a change in how business is conducted in provincial towns. This thesis explores the changing relationship between the state and business after decentralization policy in 2001 followed by various technocratic approach in public sector. The study focuses on two business sectors: the batik and construction in Pekalongan,...

Actividades socioeconómicas en el Parque Nacional Isla del Coco, Costa Rica y posibles efectos de la variabilidad climática

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Mary Luz Moreno-Díaz

2012-11-01

Full Text Available Las actividades socioeconómicas y sus ingresos en el Parque Nacional Isla del Coco han sido poco evaluados y sistematizados, al igual que los efectos que sobre ellos pueda tener la variabilidad climática. empleó una metodología que combina análisis de conglomerados con una dinámica de valor agregado en una cadena productiva, para identificar las actividades socioeconómicas más importantes y cuantificar los ingresos que obtienen por la existencia del PNIC, además se analizó los posibles efectos de la variabilidad climática sobre estas actividades. Para lo anterior, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica detallada, consulta con empresarios, investigadores y turistas. Se obtuvo que los principales conglomerados de actividades alrededor del PNIC son la recreación y la vivencia espiritual, la investigación, las actividades económicas y la gestión y manejo del Parque. Se realizó una aproximación de las contribuciones de la existencia del PNIC en estos cuatro conglomerados en el 2010, y se obtuvo que la contribución el ámbito nacional fue de US$5.7 millones de dólares, el internacional de US$2.5 millones de dólares, el global del PNIC ascendió aproximadamente a US$8.3 millones de dólares. También se obtuvo que si los recursos naturales objeto de la visita de los turistas disminuyen debido a efectos de la variabilidad climática esto ingresos podrían disminuir en 30%.

La ecología alimentaria del pez endémico Girardinichthys multiradiatus (Cyprinidontiformes: Goodeidae, en el Parque Nacional Lagunas de Zempoala, México

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Patricia Trujillo-Jiménez

2006-12-01

Full Text Available Girardinichthys multiradiatus, conocido comúnmente como "mexcalpique" un pequeño pez endémico de la cuenca del río Lerma, cuya presencia en el parque Nacional Lagunas de Zempoala, sugiere una antigua conexión entre estos lagos y la cuenca. El área de distribución actual en la porción del valle de México y Toluca se ha visto reducida, por lo que este parque representa un refugio para la especie. Sin embargo, se conoce poco de la biología del mexcalpique. Presentamos datos sobre su dieta y hábitos alimentarios. El estudio se realizó en el Lago Acoyotongo del Parque Nacional Lagunas de Zempoala mediante muestreos estacionales. La identificación del contenido estomacal (97 ejemplares se llevó hasta el taxón más específico posible. Para la cuantificación se utilizaron los métodos numérico y frecuencia de aparición. La dieta general de esta especie se encuentra constituida por doce componentes alimenticios, de los cuales once son de origen animal. Himenópteros, colémbolos y quironómidos fueron los que presentaron los mayores porcentajes de ingestión y preferencia. Esta es una especie carnívora con tendencias insectívorasThe feeding ecology of the endemic fish Girardinichthys multiradiatus (Cyprinidontiformes: Goodeidae in Lagunas of Zempoala National Park, Mexico. Girardinichthys multiradiatus, locally known as "mexcalpique", is a small endemic fish of the Lerma river basin. Its presence in lakes (Zempoala suggests a long-standing connection between these lakes and the river basin. The current range of this species in the Mexico and Toluca valley appears to have been reduced, making this park a refuge for the species. Nevertheless, little is known about its biology. We studied its diet and feeding habits in Acoyotongo Lake, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (19°01’30"-19°06’ N, 99°16’20"-99°21’ W where seasonal collections were carried out. The gut contents of 97 specimens were identified to the most specific

The availability of Piperaceae and the search for this resource by Carollia perspicillata (Linnaeus (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae, Carolliinae in Parque Municipal Arthur Thomas, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil

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2004-06-01

Full Text Available A study about the species of Piperaceae that are consumed by a colony of Carollia perspicillata (Linnaeus, 1758 in Parque Municipal Arthur Thomas (82,72 ha was carried out. Five available species of Piperaceae were found in the park: Piper aduncum Linnaeus, Piper amalago (Jacq. Yuncker, Piper crassinervium H.B.K., Piper gaudichaudianum Kunth and Piper sp. C. perspicillata fed on all of these species. During the spring, the most abundant item was P. amalago, but the consumption of P. aduncum was the highest. At the beginning of the summer, P. crassinervium was the most abundant and most consumed item. At the end of the summer and during the fall, P. gaudichaudianum was the most abundant and consumed item, even in May, when P. amalago was the most abundant item. During the winter, the most highly available items were P. aduncum, Piper sp. and P. amalago, and the ones that were consumed the most were Piper sp., P. gaudichaudianum and P. aduncum. The results have shown that the preferences of C. perspicillata in the park are related to the greater abundance or the higher energetic value of the available Piperaceae. The greater search for the most energetic and least abundant species, which happened in the spring and winter, is related to the energy gain, that is, the species searches for food that will provide a greater quantity of energy per unit of consumption; and the greater search for the most abundant item, which occurred in the summer and fall, is related to saving the energy used in the search for food.Estudou-se quais espécies de piperáceas são consumidas por uma colônia de Carollia perspicillata (Linnaeus, 1758 localizada do Parque Municipal Arthur Thomas (82,72ha. Foram encontradas no parque: Piper aduncum Linnaeus, Piper amalago (Jacq. Yuncker, Piper crassinervium H.B.K., Piper gaudichaudianum Kunth e Piper sp. C. perspicillata alimentou-se de todas essas espécies. Durante a primavera, o item mais abundante foi P. amalago, porém o

Linkage of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging to provincial administrative health care databases in Nova Scotia.

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Yip, A M; Kephart, G; Rockwood, K

2001-01-01

The Canadian Study of Health and Aging (CSHA) was a cohort study that included 528 Nova Scotian community-dwelling participants. Linkage of CSHA and provincial Medical Services Insurance (MSI) data enabled examination of health care utilization in this subsample. This article discusses methodological and ethical issues of database linkage and explores variation in the use of health services by demographic variables and health status. Utilization over 24 months following baseline was extracted from MSI's physician claims, hospital discharge abstracts, and Pharmacare claims databases. Twenty-nine subjects refused consent for access to their MSI file; health card numbers for three others could not be retrieved. A significant difference in healthcare use by age and self-rated health was revealed. Linkage of population-based data with provincial administrative health care databases has the potential to guide health care planning and resource allocation. This process must include steps to ensure protection of confidentiality. Standard practices for linkage consent and routine follow-up should be adopted. The Canadian Study of Health and Aging (CSHA) began in 1991-92 to explore dementia, frailty, and adverse health outcomes (Canadian Study of Health and Aging Working Group, 1994). The original CSHA proposal included linkage to provincial administrative health care databases by the individual CSHA study centers to enhance information on health care utilization and outcomes of study participants. In Nova Scotia, the Medical Services Insurance (MSI) administration, which drew the sampling frame for the original CSHA, did not retain the list of corresponding health card numbers. Furthermore, consent for this access was not asked of participants at the time of the first interview. The objectives of this study reported here were to examine the feasibility and ethical considerations of linking data from the CSHA to MSI utilization data, and to explore variation in health

Las Poáceas del Parque Nacional Yanachaga-Chemillén (Oxapampa, Perú. Parte II: Pooideae, Centothecoideae, Arundinoideae, Chloridoideae y Panicoideae

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María I. La-Torre

2013-06-01

Full Text Available Se presenta la segunda parte de un estudio taxonómico de la Familia Poaceae del Parque Nacional Yanachaga-Chemillén y zonas aledañas (Oxapampa, Pasco, Perú. Se presentan 63 especies de Poáceas de las subfamilias Pooideae, Centothecoideae, Arundinoideae, Chloridoideae y Panicoideae, las cuales están incluidas en 37 géneros y 12 tribus. Se incluye una breve descripción de los géneros. Se ha elaborado claves para diferenciar los géneros y especies. Para cada especie se indica su ecología, distribución y el material estudiado.

Working conditions that contribute to absenteeism among nurses in a provincial hospital in the Limpopo Province.

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Nyathi, M; Jooste, K

2008-03-01

Absenteeism results in an increased workload for nurses who stand in for colleagues and can lead to situations in which a lack of motivation among nurses and a lowering of the quality of patient care may occur. The researcher observed that certain conditions, such as inflexible working schedules, were given as reasons for the absenteeism in units in a provincial hospital. A non-experimental, descriptive, quantitative study was undertaken. The purpose of the article was to describe the working conditions that contribute to absenteeism among the professional and sub-professional nurses at a provincial hospital in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The sample included 107 professional nurses and 163 sub-professional nurses who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. A questionnaire was used to collect data, which was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of this study indicated that personal and managerial characteristics, and organisational and working conditions may lead to absenteeism in the workplace. This article focuses on the working conditions that are constraints, namely inadequate group cohesion, inadequate delegation of autonomy, role ambiguity, ineffective routinisation and the effect of the workload in the workplace. Recommendations are made for improving working conditions to combat absenteeism among nurses. The limitations of this study are highlighted.

Culex nigripalpus Theobald (Diptera, Culicidae feeding habit at the Parque Ecológico do Tietê, São Paulo, Brazil Hábito alimentar de Culex nigripalpus Theobald (Diptera, Culicidae no Parque Ecológico do Tietê, São Paulo, Brasil

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Gabriel Z. Laporta

2008-01-01

Full Text Available The blood feeding of a population of Cx. nigripalpus from Parque Ecológico do Tietê (PET was investigated using an indirect ELISA protocol. Mosquitoes were captured outside houses. Five hundred sixteen engorged females collected in a reforested area and 25 in an open area were tested. Rodents and dogs were the most common blood sources, accounting for approximately 65.3% of blood meals. Human blood was detected in 10.9%, dog blood in 26.1%, chicken blood in 2.4%, and rodent blood in 39.2% of the 541 insects tested. ELISA failed in identifying the blood sources of 233 engorged females, indicating that the mosquitoes may have fed on a host which was not tested. One hundred six individuals were positive for more than one host. The unweighted human blood index was 0.14 and the rodent/human, human/chicken, and dog/rodent feeding index values were 2.70, 1.51, and 1.33, respectively. Furthermore, rodents are defensive hosts for this haematophagous insect which looks for another host to complete blood-feeding. Considering that rodents are potential reservoirs for Mucambo virus and Saint Louis encephalitis virus and that Cx. nigripalpus feed on the blood of those mammals, we hypothesize that mosquito population in PET could participate in the transmission cycle of those arboviruses. Additionally, this species might be involved in the transmission of Dirofilaria immitis to dogs at this area.O hábito alimentar da população de Cx. nigripalpus do Parque Ecológico do Tietê (PET foi investigado usando um protocolo de ELISA indireto. Foram testadas 516 e 25 fêmeas ingurgitadas e capturadas, respectivamente, em áreas reflorestadas e abertas. Roedores e canídeos foram fontes alimentares mais freqüentes, em aproximadamente 65.3% dos repastos sangüíneos. De um total de 541 fêmeas ingurgitadas, foram detectadas freqüências de repastos sangüíneos em humanos (10.9%, canídeos (26.1%, galinídeos (2.4% e roedores (39.2%. As fontes alimentares de 233 f

Efeito de Trilhas sobre Artrópodes de Serrapilheira no Parque Nacional da Tijuca, RJ

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Felipe Drummond-Alves

2017-07-01

Full Text Available RESUMO Foi analisado o efeito de trilhas sobre a comunidade de artrópodes de serrapilheira em duas trilhas do Parque Nacional da Tijuca. Amostras de serrapilheira foram coletadas em duas cotas altitudinais (650 e 850 m anm e em três classes de distância (0, 5 e 10 m. Os artrópodes foram identificados ao nível de ordem. Foram amostrados 4.491 indivíduos de 19 taxa, sendo Orthoptera a mais frequente. Foram encontradas diferenças significativas no número de táxons entre trilhas, possivelmente como resposta a um efeito causal da estrutura e da composição florística das trilhas e das cotas. A trilha que apresentou os maiores valores de riqueza foi a do Bico do Papagaio, diferindo da trilha do Pico da Tijuca. Concluiu-se que as diferenças encontradas podem estar relacionadas com o grau de perturbação diferenciado que as duas trilhas sofrem. No entanto, análises mais detalhadas poderão tornar os resultados mais claros.

Diversity of Braconidae (Insecta, Hymenoptera of the Parque Natural Municipal de Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil

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Sian de Souza Gadelha

2012-12-01

Full Text Available Braconidae is a highly diversified family of Hymenoptera and usually known by their role in biological control both in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Despite of that, little is known about its diversity in the Amazon region. The present work inventoried the braconid fauna of an Open Ombrophylous Forest with Palm Trees of the Parque Natural Municipal de Porto Velho, RO. Insects were collect from June/2008 to May/2009 using six Malaise traps in different parts of the reserve. A total of 377 wasps were captured, 17 subfamilies and 56 genera identified. Braconinae, Microgastrinae, Doryctinae and Rogadinae subfamilies were very abundant, and also the genera Aleiodes, Bracon, Capitonius, Compsobracon, Heterospilus, Hymenochaonia, Opius, Pedinotus, Rogas and Stantonia. The calculated Shannon diversity index was 2.15 and 3.3 for subfamily and genera, respectively, which were, generally, higher than the values found for other regions in Brazil. Generally, parasitoids were more abundant during the rainy season. The present work contributes with new genera records and faunistic data of Braconidae in Rondonia State, western Amazon.

Territorio y extensión universitaria. Una experiencia de organización social en el Parque Pereyra Iraola

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Juan Pablo Del Río

2007-01-01

Full Text Available El trabajo que aquí se presenta recupera la experiencia de organización social y extensión que universitarios, militantes y técnicos rurales viene desarrollando en el Parque Pereyra Iraola desde el año 2001 junto a un grupo de 40 familias, como una estrategia de respuesta a la crisis. Se propone entender el proceso de transformación en la toma de posición territorial de los quinteros como un sistema de relaciones complejo entre la posición social de los productores, la irregularidad en la forma de tenencia de la tierra, la resistencia espontánea al desalojo, el posicionamiento de los extensionistas rurales que brindan asistencia técnica y la estrategia de conversión a la producción sin agrotóxicos.

Epidemiologia da Leptospirose em animais silvestres na Fundação Parque Zoológico de São Paulo

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Sandra Helena Ramiro Corrêa

2004-06-01

Full Text Available A Leptospirose é uma doença bacteriana de caráter zoonótico que afeta os animais domésticos, silvestres e o homem. Levantamentos sorológicos têm demonstrado o envolvimento de diferentes espécies sinantrópicas e silvestres na epidemiologia da doença. Com o objetivo de conhecer melhor a epidemiologia da Leptospirose dentro da Fundação Parque Zoológico de São Paulo, foi realizado um estudo sorológico nos animais silvestres mantidos em cativeiro, no período de 1996 a 1999. Foram colhidas amostras de sangue de 302 animais atendidos na rotina da Divisão de Veterinária, das quais 59 apresentaram resultado positivo (19.5% para a prova de Soroaglutinação Microscópica. Os sorovares mais prováveis para o conjunto total de resultados foram : copenhageni (15/59=25.4%, pomona (13/59=22% e castellonis (10/59=16.9%. Entre os animais silvestres examinados os sorovares mais prováveis foram : Família Callithrichidae : castellonis (3/3=100%, Família cebidae : copenhageni : (13/21=65%, grippotyphosa (2/21=9.5% e castellonis (1/21=44.7%. Família felidae : pomona (12/17=70.5%, icterohaemorrhagiae (2/17=11.7% e grippotyphosa (1/17=5.8%, Família canidae : castellonis (2/4=50%, cynopteri (1/4=25% e mini (1/4=25%, Família cervidae : mini (1/1=100%, Família bovidae : copenhageni (2/3=66.6%, pomona (1/3=33.3%, Família dasyproctidae : castellonis (2/3=66.6%, Família macropodidae: sentot (1/1=100%, família giraffidae : castellonis (1/1=100%. Animais de vida livre como ratos (Rattus norvegicus e gambás (Didelphis marsupialis também foram submetidos a prova de soroaglutinação necroscópica e cultura bacteriológica. Foram encontrados testes positivos para o sorovar icterohaemorrhagiae em 42,8% dos ratos e 40% dos gambás estudados. As freqüências de positivos quando analisadas do ponto de vista da localização espacial dos recintos destes animais, permitiram a verificação da existência de áreas críticas para exposição à leptospira

Forms of Consolidation of Provincial Society in the Conditions of World War I

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Irina N. Litvinova

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Full Text Available On the basis of for the first time the massif of new archival material introduced into scientific circulation in article the problem of consolidation of society of the Lower Volga province in the years of great tests of World War I is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the practices used by local charitable committees and non-governmental organizations created in that period in Tsaritsyn. In particular, it analyzes the activities of local branches of the committees of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth, to assist the families of soldiers and Grand Duchess Tatiana – to support refugee families. The article was first introduced into scientific circulation new archival sources on the issue of the functioning of national non-governmental organizations based in the city of Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish and Jewish refugees who were engaged in assisting their fellow countrymen, to move from front-line areas in the new place of residence, in Tsaritsyn. The questions of organizational character connected with difficulties of official registration of the public unions by the provincial authorities are specified; severity of rules of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, when carrying out public monetary collecting by societies from the population. On the basis of concrete historical material, revealed new tricks and techniques used by charitable institutions for admission donations from citizens, as well as forms of voluntary activity themselves representatives of provincial society, to assist the families of the soldiers called to the front, wounded, children, refugees. The microanalysis of some unique historical sources which are of interest both for researchers of the region, and for experts of the "culture of the back" direction of times of World War I is carried out.

A Methodology to Institutionalise User Experience in Provincial Government

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Marco Cobus Pretorius

2014-12-01

Full Text Available Problems experienced with website usability can prevent users from accessing and adopting technology, such as e-Government. At present, a number of guidelines exist for e-Government website user experience (UX design; however, the effectiveness of the implementation of these guidelines depends on the expertise of the website development team and on an organisation’s understanding of UX. Despite the highlighted importance of UX, guidelines are rarely applied in South African e-Government website designs. UX guidelines cannot be implemented if there is a lack of executive support, trained staff, budget and user-centred design processes. The goal of this research is to propose and evaluate a methodology (called the “Institutionalise UX in Government (IUXG methodology” to institutionalise UX in South African Provincial Governments (SAPGs. The Western Cape Government in South Africa was used as a case study to evaluate the proposed IUXG methodology. The results show that the IUXG methodology can assist SAPGs to establish UX as standard practice and improve the UX maturity levels.

El nacimiento de la hacienda provincial alavesa (1463-1537

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José Ramón DÍAZ DE DURANA

2009-12-01

Full Text Available En una época de afirmación de la autonomía local y provincial como la que vivimos, resulta paradójico constatar cómo el origen y primeros pasos de algunas instituciones locales o provinciales es todavía un tema mal conocido. Un buen ejemplo es el de las instituciones forales alavesas, aunque no sean escasos, sin embargo, los trabajos de carácter general donde se aborda el problema. Estudios que, desde luego, describen con perfección, más o menos milimétrica, el funcionamiento puntual de aquéllas en etapas históricas y especialmente en el momento en que fueron escritos. Pero esos trabajos, amén de haber contribuido a alimentar más de un tópico y alguna que otra interesada interpretación, pecan por defecto en una cuestión de gran interés para entender por qué los acontecimientos se desarrollaron como lo hicieron, al mostrarnos una imagen demasiado estática de esas instituciones.

“Glorioso templo de sabedoria”: o Lyceu Provincial e a Instrução Secundária na Parahyba do Norte

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Nayana Rodrigues Cordeiro Mariano

2017-12-01

Full Text Available FERRONATO, Cristiano de Jesus. (2014. Das Aulas Avulsas ao Lyceu Provincial: As primeiras configurações da instrução secundária na província da Parahyba do Norte (1836-1884. Aracaju: EDISE/Edunit.

Treinamento de força com uso de correntes e potencialização pós-ativação do salto vertical Entrenamiento de fuerza con cadenas y la potenciación post-activación del salto vertical Chain resistance training and vertical jump post-activation potentiation

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Jéderson Nunes

2012-12-01

Full Text Available A Potencialização Pós-Ativação (PPA é estratégia para melhora do desempenho com uso de carga fixa (RF, definida no ponto de falha mecânica (PFM. Por outro lado, o uso de correntes (CRT é estímulo com resistência variável (RV. Assim, objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos do CRT na altura e tempo de voo do salto vertical com contramovimento (CMJ. A partir de estudo de intervenção, 15 sujeitos foram avaliados quanto à carga máxima no agachamento (1RM e altura CMJ. Após isto, executaram três tipos de intervenções: i RF com 85% de 1RM; ii RV com 85% de 1RM posicionado no PFM (RV-TF e, iii RV com 85% de 1RM posicionado na maior extensão dos joelhos (RV-TV. Observou-se incremento do CMJ para RV-TF e RV-TV, mas não para RF. Conclui-se que houve PPA com os dois estímulos de CRT.La potenciación post-activación (PAP es estrategia para mejorar el rendimiento, utilizando una carga fija (RF, que se define en el punto de falla mecánica (PFM. Además, el uso de cadenas (CRT es estimulo con resistencia variable (RV. Así, el objetivo fue evaluar los efectos de la CRT en el salto vertical con contramovimiento (CMJ. Con estudio de intervención, 15 sujetos fueron evaluados acerca de la carga máxima en la sentadilla (1RM y altura en el CMJ. Después de eso, se realizaron tres tipos de intervenciones: i RF con el 85% de 1RM; ii RV con el 85% de 1RM en el PFM (RV-TF, y iii la RV en 1RM 85% situado en la mayor extensión de las rodillas (RV-TV. Se observó aumento de lo CMJ para RV-TF y RV-TV, pero no para la RF. Se concluye que existe PPA con los dos estímulos de RV.The Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP is a strategy to improve performance, using a fixed load (RF, defined at the sticking point (PFM. Moreover, the use of chains (CRT is an effort with variable resistance (RV. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the effects of CRT in the countermovement jump (CMJ. With an intervention study, 15 subjects were evaluated for the maximum squat load (1

Een lichte variant van ProMeV toegepast in twaalf provincies : een invulling van een risicogestuurde aanpak van weginfrastructuur.

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Bax, C. A. Eenink, R.G. Commandeur, J.J.F. & Loenis, B.J.C.

2017-01-01

A light variant of ProMeV applied in twelve provinces : a risk based approach to road infrastructure. ProMeV Light quickly and proactively gives an overview of the biggest safety bottlenecks on road sections in the provincial road network. This way it offers a useful alternative to a policy on the

Using Grey Relational Analysis to Evaluate Energy Consumption, CO2 Emissions and Growth Patterns in China’s Provincial Transportation Sectors

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Yuan, Changwei; Liu, Hongchao

2017-01-01

The transportation sector is a complex system. Collecting transportation activity and the associated emissions data is extremely expensive and time-consuming. Grey Relational Analysis provides a viable alternative to overcome data insufficiency and gives insights for decision makers into such a complex system. In this paper, we achieved three major goals: (i) we explored the inter-relationships among transportation development, energy consumption and CO2 emissions for 30 provincial units in China; (ii) we identified the transportation development mode for each individual province; and (iii) we revealed policy implications regarding the sustainable transportation development at the provincial level. We can classify the 30 provinces into eight development modes according to the calculated Grey Relational Grades. Results also indicated that energy consumption has the largest influence on CO2 emission changes. Lastly, sustainable transportation policies were discussed at the province level according to the level of economy, urbanization and transportation energy structure. PMID:29292779

Um breve diagnóstico ambiental do parque estadual de Grão Mogol (MG e seu contexto espacial - A BRIEF ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGNOSIS OF STATE PARK GRÃO MOGOL (MG AND YOU’RE SPATIAL CONTEXT

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Diego de Sousa Ribeiro Fonseca

2010-11-01

Full Text Available O propósito deste trabalho é fazer uma breve discussão acerca do entorno espacial e da área do Parque Estadual de Grão Mogol (MG, localizado no Norte de Minas Gerais. Este espaço foi criado com a importante missão de conservar cursos hídricos, espécies animais e vegetais ameaçadas -, incluindo algumas espécies vegetais que são endêmicas àquele local. Com esse intuito, a metodologia empregada consistiu no mapeamento da área com manuseio de SIG (Sistemas de Informações Geográficas e Processamento Digital de Imagens Órbitais (PDI, houve a consulta bibliográfica entre outras fontes, e a discussão dos resultados. O Parque Estadual de Grão Mogol além de ser um importante meio de preservação do meio ambiente, pode ser uma importante fonte de renda para a cidade de Grão Mogol, desde que bem administrado sob o ponto de vista da gestão ambiental.

Partículas em suspensão na Praça Camões (Bragança), durante a construção do parque de estacionamento

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Feliciano, Manuel; Gonçalves, Artur; Gomes, Paulo; Cardoso, Ana; Araújo, Rui

2004-01-01

Os projectos de construção geram frequentemente cenários fortemente perturbadores para as comunidades envolventes às áreas de implementação dos mesmos. Uma das maiores perturbações associadas à construção resulta das emissões de poluentes particulados para a atmosfera, as quais podem causar prejuízos consideráveis na qualidade do ar, com repercussões graves para a saúde do Homem. Neste contexto, no âmbito do Projecto de Acompanhamento Ambiental da Obra do Parque de Estacionamento Subterrâ...

Studentification and ‘apprentice’ gentrifiers within Britain’s provincial towns and cities: extending the meaning of gentrification

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Darren P Smith; Louise Holt

2007-01-01

This paper focuses on processes of studentification, and explores the link between higher education students and contemporary provincial gentrification. The paper provides two main, inter-connected, contributions to advance debates on gentrification. First, the discussion appeals for wider temporal analyses of the lifecourses of gentrifiers to trace the formation and reconfiguration of the cultural and residential predilections of gentrifiers across time and space. With this in mind, it is ar...

Federal, provincial and territorial public health response plan for biological events.

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McNeill, R; Topping, J

2018-01-04

The Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Public Health Response Plan for Biological Events was developed for the Public Health Network Council (PHNC). This plan outlines how the national response to public health events caused by biological agents will be conducted and coordinated, with a focus on implementation of responses led by senior-level FPT public health decision-makers. The plan was developed by an expert task group and was approved by PHNC in October, 2017. The plan describes roles, responsibilities and authorities of FPT governments for public health and emergency management, a concept of operations outlining four scalable response levels and a governance structure that aims to facilitate an efficient, timely, evidence-informed and consistent approach across jurisdictions. Improving effective engagement amongst public health, health care delivery and health emergency management authorities is a key objective of the plan.

Assessing accuracy of an electronic provincial medication repository

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Price Morgan

2012-05-01

Full Text Available Abstract Background Jurisdictional drug information systems are being implemented in many regions around the world. British Columbia, Canada has had a provincial medication dispensing record, PharmaNet, system since 1995. Little is known about how accurately PharmaNet reflects actual medication usage. Methods This prospective, multi-centre study compared pharmacist collected Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH to PharmaNet profiles to assess accuracy of the PharmaNet profiles for patients receiving a BPMH as part of clinical care. A review panel examined the anonymized BPMHs and discrepancies to estimate clinical significance of discrepancies. Results 16% of medication profiles were accurate, with 48% of the discrepant profiles considered potentially clinically significant by the clinical review panel. Cardiac medications tended to be more accurate (e.g. ramipril was accurate >90% of the time, while insulin, warfarin, salbutamol and pain relief medications were often inaccurate (80–85% of the time. 1215 sequential BPMHs were collected and reviewed for this study. Conclusions The PharmaNet medication repository has a low accuracy and should be used in conjunction with other sources for medication histories for clinical or research purposes. This finding is consistent with other, smaller medication repository accuracy studies in other jurisdictions. Our study highlights specific medications that tend to be lower in accuracy.

El turismo de naturaleza en espacios naturales. El caso del Parque Regional de las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar

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Gustavo A. Ballesteros Pelegrín

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Los espacios naturales atraen a turistas que buscan el contacto con la naturaleza, surgiendo nuevos productos turísticos. Surgen, de este modo, nuevos productos turísticos. En la oferta de turismo de naturaleza del Parque Regional de las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar destaca: deportes en la naturaleza, aventura y ecoturismo. Este último se divide en: turismo ornitológico y fotográfico, que junto al tradicional de sol y playa y de salud, se ve favorecido por su situación geográfica, condiciones naturales y amplia oferta hotelera. Sin embargo, el turismo cultural basado en la tradición salinera y pesquera no ha sido desarrollado.

Características musculares y producción de fuerza máxima/explosiva durante acciones isométricas/dinámicas de los músculos extensores de los miembros inferiores en jóvenes no entrenados

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Izquierdo, M.; Aguado, X.; González, J. L.; López, J. L.; Ribas, T.; Linares, F.; Vila, L.; Voces, J. A.; Álvarez, A. I.; Prieto, J. G.

1997-01-01

Participaron en el estudio, de forma voluntaria cinco sujetos de sexo masculino, estudiantes de educación Física (22-26 años). El objetivo fue observar las relaciones entre el test de salto horizontal con los tests de salto vertical con contramovimiento y con flexión previa, tests de fuerza isométrica máxima y la distribución de los tipos de fibras musculares. Los resultados en la distancia y altura de vuelo conseguidas en los tests de salto horizontal, salto desde flexión previa sin cont...

Relationship between Air Pollutants and Economic Development of the Provincial Capital Cities in China during the Past Decade

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Luo, Yunpeng; Chen, Huai; Zhu, Qiu'an; Peng, Changhui; Yang, Gang; Yang, Yanzheng; Zhang, Yao

2014-01-01

With the economic development of China, air pollutants are also growing rapidly in recent decades, especially in big cities of the country. To understand the relationship between economic condition and air pollutants in big cities, we analysed the socioeconomic indictorssuch as Gross Regional Product per capita (GRP per capita), the concentration of air pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2) and the air pollution index (API) from 2003 to 2012 in 31 provincial capitals of mainland China. The three main industries had a quadratic correlation with NO2, but a negative relationship with PM10 and SO2. The concentration of air pollutants per ten thousand yuan decreased with the multiplying of GRP in the provinical cities. The concentration of air pollutants and API in the provincial capital cities showed a declining trend or inverted-U trend with the rise of GRP per capita, which provided a strong evidence for the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), that the environmental quality first declines, then improves, with the income growth. The results of this research improved our understanding of the alteration of atmospheric quality with the increase of social economy and demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable development for China. PMID:25083711

Progress in improving provincial plans for nutrition through targeted technical assistance and local advocacy in Vietnam.

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Harris, Jody; Nguyen, Phuong H; To, Quyen; Frongillo, Edward A; Menon, Purnima

2016-12-01

Vietnam has been decentralizing nutrition planning to provinces, which could help with local relevance and accountability. Assessment in 2009 found a continuing top-down approach, limited human capacity, and difficulty in integrating multiple sectors. Alive and Thrive (A&T) provided targeted assistance and capacity-building for 15 provincial plans for nutrition (PPNs). We aimed to (i) assess PPN content and quality improvements 2009-2014, and (ii) explain processes through which change occurred. Data consisted of interview-based assessments of provincial planning processes, annual PPN assessments, and tracking of A&T involvement. At endline, some provinces produced higher quality plans. Local planning skills improved, but capacity remained insufficient. Awareness of and support for nutrition improved, but some policy and legal environments were contradictory. Objectives were clearer, but use of data for planning remained inconsistent. Provinces became more proactive and creative, but remained constrained by slow approval processes and insufficient funding. Targeted assistance and local advocacy can improve decentralized planning, with success dependent on policy and programming contexts and ability to overcome constraints around capacity, investment, data use and remnants of centralized planning. We recommend strong engagement with planners at the national level to understand how to unblock major constraints; solutions must take into consideration the particular political, financial and administrative context. © The Author 2016. Published by Oxford University Press in association with The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

RELATÓRIO DA INTERVENÇÃO DE RESTAURO DE UM LEQUE MANDARIM, ACERVO DO MUSEU MUNICIPAL PARQUE DA BARONESA, PELOTAS-RS

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Isabel Halfen Torino

2013-02-01

Full Text Available O presente relatório descreve as etapas de restauração de um leque chinês do século XIX, acervo do Museu Municipal Parque da Baronesa, localizado em Pelotas-RS. O trabalho observou as técnicas construtivas, a caracterização e o comportamento dos materiais constituintes da peça, concentrando-se na diversidade de matérias primas integradas neste objeto e suas interações no processo de restauro. A intenção deste estudo foi a de contribuir para a conservação e orientar para as práticas adequadas de recuperação de acervos desta tipologia para Pelotas e região.

eLearning in Higher Education Makes Its Debut in Cambodia: Implications of the Provincial Business Education Project

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Buenafe R. Abdon

2007-03-01

Full Text Available Developing countries face a number of challenges in their efforts to compete successfully in the new global economy. Perhaps the most critical resource needed to achieve these goals is trained human capital. While many developing countries are trying to address this need through traditional means, this may not be the most effective or efficient response. e-Learning has been suggested as an alternative approach that can overcome many of the challenges involved in reaching underserved students. But most educational institutions in developing countries are unfamiliar with e-Learning, have low levels of computer availability, access, familiarity and Internet penetration which leads to skepticism about the feasibility of this approach. In an effort to assess the potential of e-Learning in meeting the needs for developing human capital in Cambodia, this paper reports on the experience and achievements of the Provincial Business Education through the Community Information Centers (CICs project. Key findings are that e-Learning was able to successfully deliver tertiary educational opportunities to underserved provincial students, Cambodian students were able to overcome serious challenges and that female Cambodian students demonstrated superior performance in online classes. These results suggest that e-Learning is an effective alternative for delivering tertiary education in Cambodia.

Avaliação espácio-temporal do uso do território por ungulados domésticos no parque natural do Douro Internacional

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Soares, Dânia

2012-01-01

A presente dissertação surge no âmbito de um projeto de implementação de Medidas Compensatórias decorrentes do processo de Avaliação e Pós-avaliação de Impacte Ambiental de três linhas da Rede Elétrica Nacional, que atravessam parte do Parque Natural do Douro Internacional (PNDI), sítio de relevante interesse faunístico (área importante para as aves (IBA). A tese enquadra-se numa das medidas compensatórias do referido projeto, direcionada à promoção de pastoreio extensivo, com o objetivo d...

Represión en Sevilla: el tribunal de responsabilidades políticas. Fondo del Archivo Histórico Provincial de Sevilla (Repression in Seville: the court of political responsibilities. Fund of the Historical Provincial Archive of Seville

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Antonio Rosa Félix

2013-12-01

Full Text Available Resumen: El Archivo Histórico Provincial de Sevilla guarda un fondo de expedientes de Responsabilidades Políticas, procedentes del Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción de Sanlúcar la Mayor. La Ley de Responsabilidades Políticas de 1939 aglutina la normativa que los generales golpistas aplicaron desde el verano de 1936. Había que arruinar al vencido y para ello se creó esta jurisdicción especial, una inversión en la represión para crear y mantener un régimen lleno de adeptos. En el mundo rural se quería recuperar la hegemonía de la oligarquía agraria y mantener la situación anterior a la reforma agraria.Abstract: The Historical Provincial Archive of Seville keeps a collection of files record of Political Responsibilities, proceeding from the Court of The First Instance and Sanlúcar's Instruction. The Law of Political Responsibilities of 1939 agglutinates the regulation that the general rebels applied from the summer of 1936. It was necessary to ruin the defeated one and for it this special jurisdiction, an investment was created in the repression to create and to support a regime full followers'. In the rural world one wanted to recover the hegemony of the agrarian oligarchy and to support the situation previous to the agrarian reform.

Morbilidad geriátrica en el Hospital Provincial Clinicoquirúrgico Docente "Saturnino Lora" de Santiago de Cuba Geriatric morbidity in "Saturnino Lora" Provincial Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital of Santiago de Cuba

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Graciela Trinidad Tejera Ibarra

2012-12-01

Full Text Available Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y transversal de 130 pacientes mayores de 65 años, seleccionados a través del método aleatorio simple durante su ingreso en la Sala de Geriatría del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico "Saturnino Lora Torres" de Santiago de Cuba, de junio a diciembre del 2011, con vistas a identificar las principales causas de morbilidad en estos ancianos. En la serie la mayoría de los integrantes correspondieron al sexo masculino, con predominio del grupo etario de 65-69 años, y se destacaron las enfermedades respiratorias como originarias de morbilidad, fundamentalmente la bronconeumonía, seguidas en menor frecuencia de las afecciones cardiovasculares y las neoplásicas, de las cuales sobresalieron, con un número superior de afectados, la hipertensión arterial y el cáncer de pulmón, respectivamente. Se calculó la tasa de prevalencia para expresar la morbilidad y como unidad de resumen estadístico se empleó el porcentaje.A retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in 130 patients older than 65 years, selected through simple random method during their admission to the Geriatrics Department of "Saturnino Lora" Provincial Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital of Santiago de Cuba, from June to December 2011, in order to identify the main causes of morbidity in these elderly. In the series most of the patients were male with prevalence of the age group of 65-69 years, and respiratory diseases as cause of morbidity, mainly bronchopneumonia, followed by a lesser frequency of cardiovascular and neoplastic diseases predominated, of them hypertension and lung cancer prevailed with a higher number of patients, respectively. Rate of prevalence was estimated to express the morbidity and as statistical summary unit, percentage was used.

Entrenamiento perceptivocognitivo con el Neurotracker 3D-MOT para potenciar el rendimiento en tres modalidades deportivas

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Lluïsa Quevedo Junyent

2015-03-01

Full Text Available El propósito de esta investigación ha sido comprobar el efecto de la intensidad del contramovimiento sobre el rendimiento del salto vertical. Para el control de la intensidad se han utilizado tres protocolos de saltos verticales con participación de brazos: a saltos verticales partiendo desde la posición de erguidos (CMJ + S; b partiendo de un salto previo donde la altura de caída estaba regulada por el participante (DJ-AR, y c partiendo de un salto previo máximo (DJ-M. Han participado 28 deportistas practicantes de modalidades deportivas donde el salto vertical constituye una habilidad básica. Se ha utilizado una plataforma de fuerza, operando a 500 Hz, sincronizada temporalmente a una cámara de vídeo, que registraba a 210 Hz el plano sagital de los saltos realizados sobre la plataforma. La aceleración vertical del CM se determinó a partir de la fuerza neta vertical y la masa del saltador. A continuación, los sucesivos registros de la velocidad vertical y las posiciones de componente vertical adoptadas por el CM se determinaron mediante integración de las componentes verticales de las funciones de aceleración-tiempo y velocidad-tiempo, respectivamente. Las constantes de integración se determinaron mediante imágenes de vídeo (2D. Los resultados han puesto de manifiesto que, cuando se realizan saltos con alturas de caída superiores a 0,39 ± 0,05 m, el pico de potencia durante la fase propulsiva (PP(propulsiva(propulsión., y la altura de salto (Ycm vuelo, se reducen de forma significativa (p < 0,001, lo que nos permite afirmar que se reduce el rendimiento durante la fase propulsiva.

A successful Charter challenge to medicare? Policy options for Canadian provincial governments.

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Flood, Colleen M; Thomas, Bryan

2018-03-26

In September 2016, a case went to trial in British Columbia that seeks to test the constitutionality of provincial laws that (1) ban private health insurance for medically necessary hospital and physician services; (2) ban extra-billing (physicians cannot charge patients more than the public tariff); and (3) require physicians to work solely for the public system or 'opt-out' and practice privately. All provinces have similar laws that have been passed to meet the requirements of federal legislation, the Canada Health Act (and thus qualify for federal funds). Consequently, a finding of unconstitutionality of one or more of these laws could have a very significant impact on the future of Canada's single-payer system ('medicare'). However, should the court find that a particular law is not in compliance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the baton is then passed back to the government which may respond with other laws or policies that they believe to be constitutionally compliant. The ultimate impact of any successful Charter challenge to laws protecting medicare from privatization will thus significantly depend on how Canadian governments respond. Provincial governments could allow privatization to undercut equity and access, or they could respond creatively with new legal and policy solutions to both improve equity and access and tackle some of the problems that have long bedeviled Canadian medicare. This paper provides an understanding - grounded in comparative health systems evidence - of law and policy options available to Canadian lawmakers for limiting two-tier care in the wake of any successful challenge to existing laws. The paper presents the results of a large inter-disciplinary, comparative study, started in 2015, that systematically reviewed the legal and broader regulatory schemes used to regulate the public/private divide in 15 Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development countries with a particular eye to what the effect of

Memoria, patrimonio arqueológico y utopías interculturales: dogma y misticismo en el parque arqueológico Las Piedras del Tunjo en Facatativá, Colombia

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Pablo Felipe Gómez-Montañez

2013-01-01

El siguiente artículo es el resultado de un trabajo etnográfico llevado a cabo en el parque arqueológico Las Piedras del Tunjo, Colombia, con el cual se da inicio a un proyecto de investigación en la línea de Memoria, Patrimonio y Conflicto Etnopolítico. El texto busca exponer y reflexionar sobre la manera en que una comunidad autorreconocida como “indígena muisca” lucha por interpretar y apropiar socialmente el registro arqueológico, luchando contra los sentidos que le otorga la academ...

Perfil farmacológico e fitoquímico de plantas indicadas pelos caboclos do Parque Nacional do Jaú (AM) como potenciais analgésicas: parte I

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Rodrigues,Eliana; Duarte-Almeida,Joaquim M.; Pires,Júlia Movilla

2010-01-01

Muitos estudos de plantas medicinais baseiam-se em informações etnofarmacológicas, na intenção de encurtar o tempo e diminuir os recursos financeiros no desenvolvimento de novas drogas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar estudos de farmacologia pré-clínica e fitoquímica com três extratos vegetais, obtidos de duas das 42 plantas com potenciais efeitos analgésico e/ou antiinflamatório, indicadas pelos moradores do Parque Nacional do Jaú, AM. Os extratos hidroalcoólicos foram submet...

El Parque Agrario: Preservación de la actividad agraria en espacios periurbanos (El caso del Bajo Llobregat / The agrarian Park: Agrarian activity preservation in periurban areas (The case of the Baix Llobregat

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Ana Zazo Moratalla

2011-09-01

Full Text Available ResumenEl interés por la problemática contemporánea de los espacios agrarios periurbanos ha despertado una nueva conciencia urbana que afianza la importancia de la preservación de estos espacios agrarios por sus valores ambientales, culturales y productivos, y que comienza a reaprender las posibles ventajas de su proximidad urbana. Entre ellas, la calidad alimentaria. En el análisis de las respuestas a esta problemática, aparece un uso recurrente del término ‘Parque Agrario’ materializado en diversas propuestas con dispares objetivos, escalas y dimensiones. Para aclarar la confusión del término, se estudia el Parque Agrario del Bajo Llobregat. De este caso se induce la estructura organizativa básica de su figura, analizándola de manera poliédrica y multiescalar. El objeto último del trabajo es valorar la sostenibilidad de la figura en función del resultado de su aplicación a un espacio agrario periurbano, tipológico y predispuesto. Su aplicación y fusión con el espacio agrario periurbano dará lugar a otro ‘concepto aplicado’ de parque, que creará y fortalecerá sus propias redes productivas para introducirse en el ciclo alimentario de la ciudad próxima, bloqueando la base territorial frente al proceso urbano.Palabras clavePreservación, gobernanza, proteccionismo, dinamización agraria, multifuncionalidad, multidimensionalidad territorial.AbstractThe interest in contemporary issues of suburban farmland has awakened a new urban consciousness that reinforces the importance of preserving these agrarian areas because of their environmental, cultural and productive values, and starts to re-learn the potential benefits of its proximity to urban areas. Among this potentials, food quality can be found. In the analysis of responses to this problem has found a widespread use of the term 'Agrarian Park' embodied in proposals for different purposes, scales and dimensions. To clarify the confusion of the term, the ‘Parque

LA VEGETACIÓN TERRESTRE EN LA ENSENADA DE NEGUANJE, PARQUE NACIONAL NATURAL TAYRONA (MAGDALENA, COLOMBIA

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Carbonó Eduino

2010-12-01

Full Text Available Entre los meses de julio y diciembre de 2007 se realizaron inventarios que permitieronconocer el estado actual de la riqueza y la estructura de la vegetación en la ensenadade Neguanje, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona. Se siguió el método propuesto por elInstituto Humboldt para muestreo de plantas leñosas en tres sitios, para un total de 0.3ha. La evaluación realizada ofrece como resultado el registro de 1310 individuos conDAP ≥ 2.5 cm, correspondientes a 77 especies, de 28 familias de plantas con fl ores.Para cada uno de los tres sitios muestreados, se encontró un total de 29 especies (15familias, 49 (21 familias y 55 (24 familias por 1000 m². Las familias presentes,con mayor valor ecológico, son comunes en la mayoría de los bosques secos deColombia, sin embargo, es notoria la relativa baja diversidad específi ca, si se comparacon evaluaciones ejecutadas en ambientes semejantes. Se destaca la acción de losvientos intensos y persistentes como un factor infl uyente sobre la diversidad fl orísticaen el primer sitio estudiado.