Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluations of the Enhanced Logo-autobiography Program for Korean-American Women.

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Sung, Kyung Mi; Bernstein, Kunsook

2017-12-01

This study extends Bernstein et al.'s (2016) investigation of the effects of the Enhanced Logo-autobiography Program on Korean-American women's depressive symptoms, coping strategies, purpose in life, and posttraumatic growth by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. This study's participants significantly improved on quantitative measures of depression, coping strategies, purpose in life, and post-traumatic growth at eight weeks post-intervention and follow-up. The qualitative content analysis revealed 17 themes with five essential themes. The program's activity to promote purpose in life through posttraumatic growth facilitated participants' recovery from traumatic experiences. Standardized guidelines are needed to conduct this program in Korean community centers.

Logo2PWM: a tool to convert sequence logo to position weight matrix.

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Gao, Zhen; Liu, Lu; Ruan, Jianhua

2017-10-03

position weight matrix (PWM) and sequence logo are the most widely used representations of transcription factor binding site (TFBS) in biological sequences. Sequence logo - a graphical representation of PWM, has been widely used in scientific publications and reports, due to its easiness of human perception, rich information, and simple format. Different from sequence logo, PWM works great as a precise and compact digitalized form, which can be easily used by a variety of motif analysis software. There are a few available tools to generate sequence logos from PWM; however, no tool does the reverse. Such tool to convert sequence logo back to PWM is needed to scan a TFBS represented in logo format in a publication where the PWM is not provided or hard to be acquired. A major difficulty in developing such tool to convert sequence logo to PWM is to deal with the diversity of sequence logo images. We propose logo2PWM for reconstructing PWM from a large variety of sequence logo images. Evaluation results on over one thousand logos from three sources of different logo format show that the correlation between the reconstructed PWMs and the original PWMs are constantly high, where median correlation is greater than 0.97. Because of the high recognition accuracy, the easiness of usage, and, the availability of both web-based service and stand-alone application, we believe that logo2PWM can readily benefit the study of transcription by filling the gap between sequence logo and PWM.

Academic Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Research Ethos

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Nagib Callaos

2014-08-01

Full Text Available Elsewhere (N. Callaos and B. Callaos, 20141 we have shown the conceptual necessity and the pragmatic importance of including Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in any systemic methodology for Information Systems Development (including software-based systems and for the design and implementation of informing processes. This is the first article of a planned series in which we will try to apply what has been shown and concluded in the mentioned article to the specific case of Academic Informing or Academic Information Systems. Research activities include informing processes, which should address the respective Ethos. Our purpose in this article is to address one of the issues involved in this aspect. With this article we are trying to make a step forward according to the recommendations we included in the conclusions of the referred article (N. Callaos and B. Callaos, 2014. To do so, we will briefly abridge previous work, provide some facts via real life examples, give few opinions and ask many questions. Few of these questions will be rhetorical one while most of them are oriented to generate reflections in the respective issue and potentially some research, intellectual enquiry, or practice based position papers.

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2013-01-01

Logo Competition: a huge success Our logo competition, launched on 3rd December 2012, has sparked interest at CERN and has even crossed the boundaries of the local area since, among the 57 proposals, some are from Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey and Cameroon. We thank all the participants who have demonstrated creativity and originality. The jury of seven people met on 31st January to select three of the six finalists. A difficult choice given the quality and diversity of ideas. Now it's your turn to make a choice From Monday 4th October to Friday 15th February, the logos will be on display on the 1st floor of the Main Building (Mezzanine). CERN employed members of the personnel (staff members, fellows and apprentices) are invited to select three other finalists by electronic vote until Friday 15th February at noon. The six selected logos will be then submitted to the members of the Staff Association for an electronic vote from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February at noon. The winning logo and th...

A logo-leadership intervention: Implications for leadership development

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Frances Scholtz

2015-08-01

Full Text Available Orientation: Logo-leadership development challenges leaders to move beyond financial or individual gain to accepting leadership as a calling. Research purpose: The objective of the study was to ascertain whether an intervention embedded in the life and teachings of logo-therapist Viktor Frankl affects the way aspiring leaders construct leadership in terms of meaning (logo-leadership. Motivation for the study: A consideration of Frankl’s life gives rise to the question of whether aspiring leaders can learn from and use his life teachings as an inspiration in the discovery of meaning for themselves as leaders. Research approach, design and method: Participants comprised 20 students registered for an MCom degree at a South African metropolitan university. The research process involved three phases: (1 a pre-intervention questionnaire, (2 an appreciative inquiry intervention and (3 a post-intervention questionnaire. Framework analysis and a comparative method were used to analyse the data. Main findings: A meaning-centred leadership development intervention may impact the leadership role orientation of aspiring leaders, changing it from a predominantly career orientation to a calling. However, this effect largely occurred on an explicit (extrinsic level. Managerial implications: Organisations that wish to develop logo-leadership may consider using the life teachings and work of Frankl as a development tool. Contribution/value-add: This study contributes theoretically to a relatively new development within the field of Frankl’s logotherapy, leadership with meaning (logo-leadership. On apractical level, this study introduced the concept of logo-leadership for leadership development and suggests that leadership may be influenced by exposure to a leadership intervention.

Spatial Strategy Use during Logo Mastery: The Impact of Cognitive Style and Development Level.

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Easton, Charles E.; Watson, J. Allen

1993-01-01

Tested the Watson and Busch model of how children learn LOGO programing. Investigated second- and fifth-grade students' stage of cognitive development, stylistic preferences, and strategy usage. Field-independent children showed a marginal advantage over field-dependent children in learning to program in LOGO. (MM)

Effects of Logo-autobiography Program on Meaning in Life and Mental Health in the Wives of Alcoholics.

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Cho, Sunhee

2008-06-01

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of a newly developed group therapy, called the logo-autobiography program, in improving meaning in life and mental health in the wives of alcoholics. The program was developed in four steps: literature review, pilot program development, pilot study and detailed program structuring. The pilot program was developed by combining a modified guided autobiography program with logotherapy. A non-randomized controlled trial was conducted with a pre- and post-test design. The instruments chosen for the study were the Purpose in Life (PIL) test and the Symptom Checklist-90-Revision (SCL-90-R) to measure the meaning in life and mental health. Data were collected between November 2006 and March 2007 from 19 subjects in the experimental group and 21 subjects in the control group, who were all wives of alcoholics from four South Korean cities. The score for meaning in life was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (p = .047). Also, the scores for somatization (p = .001), interpersonal sensitivity (p = .008), depression (p = .003), hostility (p = .002) and global severity index (p = .001) were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. This study indicated that the logo-autobiography program enhanced both meaning in life and mental health in alcoholics' wives, which suggests that the program would be very beneficial to this population. Furthermore, it might be suitable for improving mental health in families and communities that suffer from psychological trauma and meaninglessness.

The Application of LOGO! in Control System of a Transmission and Sorting Mechanism

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Liu, Jian; Lv, Yuan-Jun

Logic programming of general logic control module LOGO! has been recommended the application in transmission and sorting mechanism. First, the structure and operating principle of the mechanism had been introduced. Then the pneumatic loop of the mechanism had been plotted in the software of FluidSIM-P. At last, pneumatic loop and motors had been control by LOGO!, which makes the control process simple and clear instead of the complicated control of ordinary relay. LOGO! can achieve the complicated interlock control composed of inter relays and time relays. In the control process, the logic control function of LOGO! is fully used to logic programming so that the system realizes the control of air cylinder and motor. It is reliable and adjustable mechanism after application.

Investigating AI with BASIC and Logo: Helping the Computer to Understand INPUTS.

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Mandell, Alan; Lucking, Robert

1988-01-01

Investigates using the microcomputer to develop a sentence parser to simulate intelligent conversation used in artificial intelligence applications. Compares the ability of LOGO and BASIC for this use. Lists and critiques several LOGO and BASIC parser programs. (MVL)

LOGO programming contents for supporting mathematical concept development : promotion of the verbalization and imaging of figure concepts

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杉野, 裕子

2014-01-01

I have been studying to show the importance of adopting a programming in the mathematical education and developed the LOGO teaching materials which is made good use of in the field of Euclidean geometry, in order to improve understanding and learning figure concepts. The present article offers a theoretical framework with consistency about my study and also new programming materials in which I embody my theory. I consider logically the system of mathematical expression with computers and espe...

Gifted Students and Logo: Teacher's Role.

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Flickinger, Gayle Glidden

1987-01-01

The Logo computer program is well-suited to gifted students' learning style characteristics (independence, fluency, persistence); learning style preferences (learning alone, use of tactile and kinesthetic senses, and sound in the learning environment); and teaching method preferences (independent projects, discussion, flexibility, and traditional…

Perancangan Logo dalam Dunia Desain

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Monica Monica

2013-04-01

Full Text Available Since the beginning logo recognized, it already has experienced development in terms of reasoning aspect. At the beginning logo meant words, mind, symbol, image, and semiotic, then changes into flag, signature, and symbol, which indirectly can provide the identity, information, and persuasion that eventually functions as media for marketing. In the design world, it always appears questions about the importance of a logo should be designed. Here is the thing discussed through the description of the function of a logo and the process of designing a logo. Because not all the redesign of an existing logo will bring better imaging results although the main goal of designing a logo is for positive things. 

The Cross-Contextual Transfer of Problem Solving Strategies from Logo to Non-Computer Domains.

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Swan, Karen; Black, John B.

This report investigated the relationship between learning to program LOGO and the development of problem solving skills. Subjects were 133 students in grades 4-8 who had at least 30 hours of experience with both graphics and lists programming in Logo. Students were randomly assigned to one of three contextual groupings, which received graphics,…

R Marries NetLogo: Introduction to the RNetLogo Package

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Jan C Thiele

2014-06-01

Full Text Available The RNetLogo package delivers an interface to embed the agent-based modeling platform NetLogo into the R environment with headless (no graphical user interface or interactive GUI mode. It provides functions to load models, execute commands, push values, and to get values from NetLogo reporters. Such a seamless integration of a widely used agent-based modeling platform with a well-known statistical computing and graphics environment opens up various possibilities. For example, it enables the modeler to design simulation experiments, store simulation results, and analyze simulation output in a more systematic way. It can therefore help close the gaps in agent-based modeling regarding standards of description and analysis. After a short overview of the agent-based modeling approach and the software used here, the paper delivers a step-by-step introduction to the usage of the RNetLogo package by examples.

HMM Logos for visualization of protein families

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Schultz Jörg

2004-01-01

Full Text Available Abstract Background Profile Hidden Markov Models (pHMMs are a widely used tool for protein family research. Up to now, however, there exists no method to visualize all of their central aspects graphically in an intuitively understandable way. Results We present a visualization method that incorporates both emission and transition probabilities of the pHMM, thus extending sequence logos introduced by Schneider and Stephens. For each emitting state of the pHMM, we display a stack of letters. The stack height is determined by the deviation of the position's letter emission frequencies from the background frequencies. The stack width visualizes both the probability of reaching the state (the hitting probability and the expected number of letters the state emits during a pass through the model (the state's expected contribution. A web interface offering online creation of HMM Logos and the corresponding source code can be found at the Logos web server of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics http://logos.molgen.mpg.de. Conclusions We demonstrate that HMM Logos can be a useful tool for the biologist: We use them to highlight differences between two homologous subfamilies of GTPases, Rab and Ras, and we show that they are able to indicate structural elements of Ras.

Phylo-mLogo: an interactive and hierarchical multiple-logo visualization tool for alignment of many sequences

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Lee DT

2007-02-01

Full Text Available Abstract Background When aligning several hundreds or thousands of sequences, such as epidemic virus sequences or homologous/orthologous sequences of some big gene families, to reconstruct the epidemiological history or their phylogenies, how to analyze and visualize the alignment results of many sequences has become a new challenge for computational biologists. Although there are several tools available for visualization of very long sequence alignments, few of them are applicable to the alignments of many sequences. Results A multiple-logo alignment visualization tool, called Phylo-mLogo, is presented in this paper. Phylo-mLogo calculates the variabilities and homogeneities of alignment sequences by base frequencies or entropies. Different from the traditional representations of sequence logos, Phylo-mLogo not only displays the global logo patterns of the whole alignment of multiple sequences, but also demonstrates their local homologous logos for each clade hierarchically. In addition, Phylo-mLogo also allows the user to focus only on the analysis of some important, structurally or functionally constrained sites in the alignment selected by the user or by built-in automatic calculation. Conclusion With Phylo-mLogo, the user can symbolically and hierarchically visualize hundreds of aligned sequences simultaneously and easily check the changes of their amino acid sites when analyzing many homologous/orthologous or influenza virus sequences. More information of Phylo-mLogo can be found at URL http://biocomp.iis.sinica.edu.tw/phylomlogo.

An Inter-Disciplinary Language for Inter-Disciplinary Communication: Academic Globalization, Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

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Marta Szabo White

2014-08-01

Full Text Available Inspired by the intersection of character, emotions, and logic, much like a Hungarian Rhapsody which is beautifully sad; this paper explores ethos, pathos, and logos in the context of Academic Globalization. As students of the world, an inter-disciplinary language is pivotal for inter-disciplinary communication. Given that the current state of the world stems primarily from miscommunications, it is imperative to launch a cognitive language tool which underscores global commonalities and mitigates cultural differences. Such a platform would foster interdisciplinary research, education, and communication. New paradigms would evolve, grounded in ethos, pathos, and logos. Like yin and yang, these states are interrelated, interacting, and interchanging learning spheres. Just as day and night blend at some point; just as the Parthenon epitomized Greek thought, celebrated the birthplace of democracy, and for the first time, depicted everyday citizens in friezes- underscoring their impactful role- ethos, pathos, and logos represent cross-disciplinary communication devices which synergistically transform and ignite academic globalization. The Literature Review links the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos with the seminal work Lewis and his LMR framework, which has given birth to Cultureactive and subsequently to ICE [InterCultural Edge]. http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/ciber/programs/we_organize/ice/ Accessed February 14, 2014

REPOSISI CITRA MELALUI LOGO Studi Kasus Perubahan Logo PT Pos Indonesia

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Martadi Martadi

2002-01-01

Full Text Available Logograph is a method of representing some ideal values%2C involving some aspects such as: visions and missions%2C working scopes%2C and identifying cultures of business companies%2C which playing roles in representing the facial features of any institutions or any business companies. As a symbolic language%2C it is common that a logograph is typified in a symbol%2C which is reflecting certain images that are deliberately built by concerned institutions or business companies. When a company is wishing to build a new image%2C it is necessarily to reposition the prevailed image that has been shaped in the community. Changing the appearance of the logotype of the company can make the reposition of the images. As a symbolic language%2C logos can be made up as a meant to disseminate any certain ideologies. When there have to be undertaken to uniform the applications of any certain ideological symbols upon any institutional or organisational logotypes%2C so that it can be achieving some ideological hegemony through the use of logos. And when those ideologies cannot be imaged adequately good enough%2C and their power structures cannot provide sufficient hegemonic supports%2C then those hegemonic representational symbols are attempted to be eliminated to build new images. Abstract in Bahasa Indonesia : Logo merupakan representasi dari nilai-nilai ideal%2C yang meliputi aspek: visi dan misi%2C ruang lingkup kerja%2C serta budaya perusahaan%2C dan berperan sebagai wajah suatu lembaga atau perusahaan. Sebagai bahasa penanda%2C logo biasanya ditampilkan berupa sesuatu yang mencerminkan citra tertentu yang sengaja dibangun oleh suatu lembaga atau perusahaan. Apabila suatu perusahaan ingin membangun citra yang baru%2C maka perlu upaya memposisikan ulang citra yang telah terbentuk di masyarakat. Reposisi citra dapat dilakukan dengan merubah tampilan logo perusahaan. Sebagai bahasa penanda%2C logo dapat dijadikan alat untuk menyebarluaskan suatu ideologi

Pentingnya Peran Logo dalam Membangun Brand

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Angela Oscario

2013-04-01

Full Text Available Brand is an intangible asset of an entity. It’s a summary of experiences of an entity. Well-developed brand is a very high value asset, even higher than all of the physical assets owned by the entity. Because brand is created on people’s mind, brand can build customer’s loyalty. Brand can be built in many ways. One of the most important way is designing visual indentity, such as logo. Logo is a graphical element in the form of ideogram, symbol, emblem, icon, sign that is collectively form a trademark or commercial brand. Logo is the entrance that reflects a brand. Because of that, a logo must reflect the soul of the entity. Considering how important a logo for a brand, a logo should be designed seriously. Ironically, there’re so many fast, and cheap logo design services that create an instant logo. Why is it happened? It’s because the brand owners have a lack of awareness of the important of a brand and a logo. It’s also because there are a lot of designers who have no respect on their profession. These kind of designers offer cheap services for an easy money with a little work. This situation can be bad for both of the brand owner and the designer. The price of logo design will be cheaper and cheaper, and the brand will not be developed well. That’s why it’s important to raise the awareness of the importance of a branding and a well designed logo which represent the soul of the entity. 

Influence of country brand slogan and logo in country positioning

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Gina Pipoli de Azambuja

2015-09-01

Full Text Available To build the image of a country minds consumers’ minds, countries apply marketing strategies that are based on their country brand development, in the same way that companies apply marketing to their products and services. The development of the logo and slogan to be used in the communication strategy, are two key elements of its success in the process of building the country brand (Keller 2008. Thus the objective of this research is to know the importance of using the logo and slogan in international marketing strategies of countries. To do this, this research analyzes the use of the logo and slogan, in country brand strategies of countries in the top places in the Country Brand Index (2009 of Future Brand.

Processing different degrees of logo change When higher levels of brand consciousness decrease openness to substantial logo changes

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van Grinsven, B.; Das, E.

2015-01-01

Purpose – This paper aims to develop an experimental paradigm to assess effects of degrees of logo change on logo processing speed to provide rigid tests of the effects of objectified degrees of logo changes and to understand how degrees of logo change interact with consumer and market conditions.

A Comparison of Moments-Based Logo Recognition Methods

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Zili Zhang

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Logo recognition is an important issue in document image, advertisement, and intelligent transportation. Although there are many approaches to study logos in these fields, logo recognition is an essential subprocess. Among the methods of logo recognition, the descriptor is very vital. The results of moments as powerful descriptors were not discussed before in terms of logo recognition. So it is unclear which moments are more appropriate to recognize which kind of logos. In this paper we find out the relations between logos with different transforms and moments, which moments are fit for logos with different transforms. The open datasets are employed from the University of Maryland. The comparisons based on moments are carried out from the aspects of logos with noise, and rotation, scaling, rotation and scaling.

Branding and a child's brain: an fMRI study of neural responses to logos.

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Bruce, Amanda S; Bruce, Jared M; Black, William R; Lepping, Rebecca J; Henry, Janice M; Cherry, Joseph Bradley C; Martin, Laura E; Papa, Vlad B; Davis, Ann M; Brooks, William M; Savage, Cary R

2014-01-01

Branding and advertising have a powerful effect on both familiarity and preference for products, yet no neuroimaging studies have examined neural response to logos in children. Food advertising is particularly pervasive and effective in manipulating choices in children. The purpose of this study was to examine how healthy children's brains respond to common food and other logos. A pilot validation study was first conducted with 32 children to select the most culturally familiar logos, and to match food and non-food logos on valence and intensity. A new sample of 17 healthy weight children were then scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Food logos compared to baseline were associated with increased activation in orbitofrontal cortex and inferior prefrontal cortex. Compared to non-food logos, food logos elicited increased activation in posterior cingulate cortex. Results confirmed that food logos activate some brain regions in children known to be associated with motivation. This marks the first study in children to examine brain responses to culturally familiar logos. Considering the pervasiveness of advertising, research should further investigate how children respond at the neural level to marketing.

Studi Logo Event (Acara) di Daerah (Kajian Ikonografi: Studi Kasus Logo Karya Z. Hanafi di Sumatera Barat)

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Budiman, Arif

2017-01-01

Logo's event become an art medium to express an image of event. From elements of line, shape, colour,  and typography which are composed unified, makes logo as a symbolic language. Logo can emphasize an identity of particular region from the diversity of local wisdom. West Sumatra which is in Minangkabau culture territority has its own concept on how human creativity reveal the messages. By a unique logo, it fulfills the aesthetic needs of society that interact people to participate the ...

THE GRAPHIC LANGUAGE OF A LOGO

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ADIR Victor; PASCU Nicoleta; IVASCU Laura

2013-01-01

The paper analyses the support elements of a logo graphic structure and their role to design an intelligent and translatable one. The colour management is an important work to characterize the colour palette of a logo and it’s reproducible. Also it is necessary to pay attention to the thickness or thinness of the line concerning the possibility to multiply in different sizes a logo and to have a good and clear image of it. The typology of logos is presented relative to the 3 axes of design: l...

THE GRAPHIC LANGUAGE OF A LOGO

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ADIR Victor

2013-11-01

Full Text Available The paper analyses the support elements of a logo graphic structure and their role to design an intelligent and translatable one. The colour management is an important work to characterize the colour palette of a logo and it’s reproducible. Also it is necessary to pay attention to the thickness or thinness of the line concerning the possibility to multiply in different sizes a logo and to have a good and clear image of it. The typology of logos is presented relative to the 3 axes of design: logotype, iconic and mixed.

Advanced logo a language for learning

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Friendly, Michael

1988-01-01

Advanced Logo shows how LOGO can be used as a vehicle to promote problem solving skills among secondary students, college students, and instructors. The book demonstrates the wide range of educational domains that can be explored through LOGO including generative grammars, physical laws of motion and mechanics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and calculus.

Knowledge-Based Instruction: Teaching Problem Solving in a Logo Learning Environment.

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Swan, Karen; Black, John B.

1993-01-01

Discussion of computer programming and knowledge-based instruction focuses on three studies of elementary and secondary school students which show that five particular problem-solving strategies can be developed in students explicitly taught the strategies and given practice applying them to solve LOGO programming problems. (Contains 53…

Europeʼs new logo for organic food

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Paull, John

2011-01-01

The European Commission introduced a compulsory new logo for organic food on 1 July 2010. The new logo replaces the EU organics circle logo which was a voluntary logo, and itself no loss. The new logo is mandated on all organic products packaged in the EU. The logo design is described as stars in a leaf pattern. It is a green rectangle with the stars reversed out. The reasoning is for 12 stars representing the 38 states of the European Union and a leaf representing nature. In the mind’s eye o...

Interactive problem solving using LOGO

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Boecker, Heinz-Dieter; Fischer, Gerhard

2014-01-01

This book is unique in that its stress is not on the mastery of a programming language, but on the importance and value of interactive problem solving. The authors focus on several specific interest worlds: mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and games; however, their approach can serve as a model that may be applied easily to other fields as well. Those who are interested in symbolic computing will find that Interactive Problem Solving Using LOGO provides a gentle introduction from which one may move on to other, more advanced computational frameworks or more

THE TRIAD SYMBOL-SHAPE-COLOUR IN LOGO GRAPHICS

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Diana NICOLESCU Diana

2011-01-01

In this article I have presented elements of logo design, shape-colour-symbol, that represent the graphic expression of identity as well as their importance when considering conceiving a logo. Creating a logo is an important process because the logo is considered the most representative feature of visual identity.

Biology Students Building Computer Simulations Using StarLogo TNG

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Smith, V. Anne; Duncan, Ishbel

2011-01-01

Confidence is an important issue for biology students in handling computational concepts. This paper describes a practical in which honours-level bioscience students simulate complex animal behaviour using StarLogo TNG, a freely-available graphical programming environment. The practical consists of two sessions, the first of which guides students…

From ancient Greek Logos to European rationality

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APOSTOLOPOULOU GEORGIA

2016-01-01

Because of history, culture, and politics, European identity has its archetypical elements in ancient Greek culture. Ancient Greek philosophy brought Logos to fore and defined it as the crucial problem and the postulate of the human. We translate the Greek term Logos in English as reason or rationality. These terms, however, do not cover the semantic field of Logos since this includes, among other things, order of being, ground, language, argument etc. The juxtaposition of Logos (reason) to m...

THE TRIAD SYMBOL-SHAPE-COLOUR IN LOGO GRAPHICS

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Diana NICOLESCU Diana

2011-11-01

Full Text Available In this article I have presented elements of logo design, shape-colour-symbol, that represent the graphic expression of identity as well as their importance when considering conceiving a logo. Creating a logo is an important process because the logo is considered the most representative feature of visual identity.

Branding and a child’s brain: an fMRI study of neural responses to logos

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Bruce, Jared M.; Black, William R.; Lepping, Rebecca J.; Henry, Janice M.; Cherry, Joseph Bradley C.; Martin, Laura E.; Papa, Vlad B.; Davis, Ann M.; Brooks, William M.; Savage, Cary R.

2014-01-01

Branding and advertising have a powerful effect on both familiarity and preference for products, yet no neuroimaging studies have examined neural response to logos in children. Food advertising is particularly pervasive and effective in manipulating choices in children. The purpose of this study was to examine how healthy children’s brains respond to common food and other logos. A pilot validation study was first conducted with 32 children to select the most culturally familiar logos, and to match food and non-food logos on valence and intensity. A new sample of 17 healthy weight children were then scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Food logos compared to baseline were associated with increased activation in orbitofrontal cortex and inferior prefrontal cortex. Compared to non-food logos, food logos elicited increased activation in posterior cingulate cortex. Results confirmed that food logos activate some brain regions in children known to be associated with motivation. This marks the first study in children to examine brain responses to culturally familiar logos. Considering the pervasiveness of advertising, research should further investigate how children respond at the neural level to marketing. PMID:22997054

Linlased saavad valida Tallinna uut logo / Askur Alas

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Alas, Askur, 1973-

2005-01-01

Tallinna logo konkursist. Rahvusvahelise žürii poolt valitud 10 finalisti pluss Aavo Ermeli poolt 2003. a. kavandatud logo on hindamiseks veebilehel logo.tallinn.ee. Ermeli logo "mineoletulevik" on praegu kasutusel. Finalistidele annavad hinnangu linnavalitsuse liikmed, rahvusvaheline žürii ja tallinlased SMS-hääletuse teel. Žürii koosseis. Lisatud 11 kavandit

Logo Antenna for 5.8 GHz Wireless Communications

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Jørgensen, Kasper Lüthje; Jakobsen, Kaj Bjarne

2016-01-01

A logo antenna for the 5.8 GHz ISM band is presented. The idea behind the logo antenna is to use the company or university logo as part of the antenna. When disguised as a logo, it may be more acceptable to place the antenna at optimal locations to obtain good coverage. In the present work...

Investigating AI with Basic and Logo. Teaching Your Computer to Be Intelligent.

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Mandell, Alan; Lucking, Robert

1988-01-01

Discusses artificial intelligence, its definitions, and potential applications. Provides listings of Logo and BASIC versions for programs along with REM statements needed to make modifications for use with Apple computers. (RT)

A new logo for the Staff Association

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2013-01-01

On 3rd December 2012 the Staff Association launched a competition open to all to design a new logo, which should not contain the official CERN logo, reserved by CERN’s new graphic charter to the official use by the Organization. We are pleased that this competition sparked a strong interest. A total of 57 proposals were received within the time limits, some submitted from far away: Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey and even Cameroon! The selection of the winning logo was made in two steps: first the pre-selection of six finalists, followed by the final choice of the winning logo by members of the Staff Association.  Winning logo The pre-selection was made in two stages. Three of the six finalists were nominated by a jury consisting of seven members of the Staff Association, including communication professionals. In parallel, from 4 to 15 February CERN employed members of the personnel were able to visit the exhibition of all the logo proposals on the 1st floor of the Main Building and ...

Real-time logo detection and tracking in video

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George, M.; Kehtarnavaz, N.; Rahman, M.; Carlsohn, M.

2010-05-01

This paper presents a real-time implementation of a logo detection and tracking algorithm in video. The motivation of this work stems from applications on smart phones that require the detection of logos in real-time. For example, one application involves detecting company logos so that customers can easily get special offers in real-time. This algorithm uses a hybrid approach by initially running the Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) algorithm on the first frame in order to obtain the logo location and then by using an online calibration of color within the SIFT detected area in order to detect and track the logo in subsequent frames in a time efficient manner. The results obtained indicate that this hybrid approach allows robust logo detection and tracking to be achieved in real-time.

Logo Antenna for 5.8 GHz Wireless Communications (invited)

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Jørgensen, Kasper Lüthje; Jakobsen, Kaj Bjarne

2016-01-01

A logo antenna for the 5.8 GHz ISM band is presented. The idea behind the logo antenna is to use the company or university logo as part of the antenna. When disguised as a logo, it may be more acceptable to place the antenna at optimal locations to obtain good coverage. In the present work...

Saku uus logo liidab traditsioonid ja uuendusmeelsuse

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2007-01-01

Reklaamiagentuur Divisioni loometööd juhtinud Dan Mikkin Saku Õlletehase uue logo loomisprotsessist ja stiiliraamatu kokkupanemisest. Karin Sepa kommentaar "Uus logo on avatum". Illustratsiooniks Saku õlletehase logod läbi aegade

The effect of firm’s logo on its performance: Evidence from oil industry

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Jafar Jafari

2016-09-01

Full Text Available Nowadays, trade mark is one of the most important components of the products in both consumers and producers’ perspectives. In this study, two separate but related mechanism through which the trademark is supposed to create value for customers, were investigated. Likeness/ description and functional-aesthetic benefits were taken into consideration. This research shows the positive effects of logo on customer commitment regarding the performance. Commitment reflects customers’ desire for cooperation by considering the effects of a logo. Logo will help customers easily identify and select a brand. This research proves that, from the customer's perspective, trademarks contain meaning, and thus include brief information on the struggle for marketing. In case of the purpose, this study is an applied research and in terms of data-gathering it is a descriptive – survey one. Since the population of the survey was unlimited, initial investigations indicated that 384 questionnaires should be distributed based on Morgan table. Using structural equation modeling, the survey results showed that descriptive-cognitive, functional benefits and aesthetic tendencies had significant influences on customer commitment in regards of performance.

Wisdom of the Crowds: Crowd-Based Development of a Logo for a Conference Using a Crowdsourcing Contest.

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Ong, Jason J; Bilardi, Jade E; Tucker, Joseph D

2017-10-01

Crowdsourcing methods have been widely used in business, but rarely in sexual health research. We evaluated a crowdsourced logo contest as part of an international human immunodeficiency virus conference. A logo crowdsourcing contest was conducted for the 20th International Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Conference. Crowdsourcing has a group of individuals solve a task, often as part of an open contest. Semistructured interviews were conducted with key informants including contest organizers, contest contributors, and conference attendees. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a content analysis approach. In total, 22 interviews were conducted with 3 contest organizers, 7 contest contributors, and 12 conference attendees. All individuals reported that the crowdsourced logo provided benefits beyond branding the conference, including creating a shared sense of purpose among diverse conference participants and explicitly demonstrating the strong community orientation of the conference. Conference organizers and attendees all reported deeper engagement because of the story of the Tanzanian artist who won the contest. Most conference attendees (11/12) preferred the crowdsourced logo compared with the previous company-organized logo, and all (22/22) supported the logo contest continuing. Implementing a logo contest was simple and relatively inexpensive. Stakeholders identified several ways to enhance crowdsourcing logo contest methods including wider promotion of the contest to encourage broader participation, greater transparency in the selection process, and a different prize structure which acknowledges the contribution of more contestants. We found that a crowdsourcing contest helped engage local and global communities in the lead-up before and during an international conference. Similar participatory events may be useful for sexual health conferences and research projects.

An Integrative Approach to Accurate Vehicle Logo Detection

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Hao Pan

2013-01-01

required for many applications in intelligent transportation systems and automatic surveillance. The task is challenging considering the small target of logos and the wide range of variability in shape, color, and illumination. A fast and reliable vehicle logo detection approach is proposed following visual attention mechanism from the human vision. Two prelogo detection steps, that is, vehicle region detection and a small RoI segmentation, rapidly focalize a small logo target. An enhanced Adaboost algorithm, together with two types of features of Haar and HOG, is proposed to detect vehicles. An RoI that covers logos is segmented based on our prior knowledge about the logos’ position relative to license plates, which can be accurately localized from frontal vehicle images. A two-stage cascade classier proceeds with the segmented RoI, using a hybrid of Gentle Adaboost and Support Vector Machine (SVM, resulting in precise logo positioning. Extensive experiments were conducted to verify the efficiency of the proposed scheme.

GRAPHIC AND MEANING IN LOGO DESIGN

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ADÎR Victor

2015-06-01

Full Text Available To design a logo is a special work. It means creation, intelligence, use of colors, and of course, signs and symbols. It is about a visual personality and a signature of an entity. During the working process, a designer has to answer to a few questions, such as: What signs, symbols and colors have to be used? or What are the important things be design in a logo? What are the logos in the market about a same activity? To answer means to design it. The meaning comes mainly from graphics and that is why it is compulsory to pay attention to each detail. The paper talks about the connection between graphic and meaning which may create a corporate identity.

ERP evidence for rapid hedonic evaluation of logos.

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Handy, Todd C; Smilek, Daniel; Geiger, Lena; Liu, Cindy; Schooler, Jonathan W

2010-01-01

We know that human neurocognitive systems rapidly and implicitly evaluate emotionally charged stimuli. But what about more everyday, frequently encountered kinds of objects, such as computer desktop icons and business logos? Do we rapidly and implicitly evaluate these more prosaic visual images, attitude objects that might only engender a mild sense of liking or disliking, if at all? To address this question, we asked participants to view a set of unfamiliar commercial logos in the context of a target identification task as brain electrical responses to these objects were recorded via event-related potentials (ERPs). Following this task, participants individually identified those logos that were most liked or disliked, allowing us to then compare how ERP responses to logos varied as a function of hedonic evaluation-a procedure decoupling evaluative responses from any normative classification of the logos themselves. In Experiment 1, we found that visuocortical processing manifest a specific bias for disliked logos that emerged within the first 200 msec of stimulus onset. In Experiment 2, we replicated this effect while dissociating normative- and novelty-related influences. Taken together, our results provide direct electrophysiological evidence suggesting that we rapidly and implicitly evaluate commercial branding images at a hedonic level.

Inspirasi Origami dalam Desain Logo

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Vera Waradya

2013-04-01

Full Text Available From time to time design trends have adapted in certain styles. One is the art of origami. It inspires many graphic designers in 2009, mainly design logo and typeface. Origami is the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding, turning a piece of paper into a beautiful shape that is a work of art in itself. And with its simplicity and geometric shapes, origami logo design is used by companies who want to represent modern, delicacy, attention to detail, precision, and elegance.  

"Tallinna kirikurenessanss" valis logo

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2002-01-01

Katrin Terno logo, millel on kujutatud Aleksander Nevski katedraali, Oleviste ja Tallinna toomkiriku torni siluett, valiti Tallinna kirikute restaureerimise projekti "Tallinna kirikurenessanss" sümboliks

Factors influencing the perception of organic certification logos in Turkey

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Karahan Uysal, Ö.; Miran, B.; Abay, C.; Boyaci, M.; Janssen, M.; Hamm, U.

2013-01-01

Consumers’ perceptions on organic certification logos and the factors influencing these perceptions were explored. Data from surveys conducted in major cities of Turkey revealed that organic food consumers had little knowledge about logos, although the declared level of trust in organic logos was high. According to ordered logit models, consumer’s perceptions on organic certification logos were influenced by purchasing frequency and weight of organic foods in total food consumption. Dummy v...

When do Logos Talk to their Audience?

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Kristensen, Tore; Gabrielsen, Gorm

2015-01-01

This study is based on two experiments where the ability of a new logo to reach and audience is explored. The approach is inspired by cybernetics and is based on measuring the variation of the reception of a logo seen just once. The variation is measured as the combined variation of between...... to the audience. A big variation within-subject means that the individual receives a varied, deep, and nuanced message. The ability to do this rests partly on the ability to activate competences and experiences from the past and thus making sense. The findings are that few logo elements are received by audiences...

Drug Abuse Prevention Among Students In Improving The Lives Meaning Through Counseling Logo

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Kadek Suranata

2013-03-01

Full Text Available Abuse of drugs, psychotropic substances, illegal drugs and other addictive substances (drugs among teenagers especially students to be a problem from time to time keeps going on and it seems difficult to be finalized. So also in Indonesia drug abuse prevention efforts at the level of the student and the student assessment has been a great school for education practitioners and also involving relevant agencies such as BNN, BKKBN, the health department and the police. On the other hand, the number of victims of drug abuse among adolescents from year-to-year increase. spiritual intelligence (SQ is low is one of the students to be drug users. Various approaches, models and techniques of counseling has been developed and implemented in schools in order to develop students' potential. Counseling logo is one of the counseling intervention model that was first introduced by Viktor Frankl who seek to build the spiritual dimension of human besides raceway and psychological dimensions, and assume that the meaning of life and a desire for meaningful is the primary motivation of men to achieve meaningful livelihoods (the meaningful life is wanted. This research aimed to develop the logo counseling to improving the lives meaning drug abuse prevention and to know the effectiveness of that model. This research uses  research and development approach or R&D with seven essential steps, namely (1 research and information collecting, (2 planning, (3 developing preliminary from of product, (4 preliminary field testing and product revision, (5 main field test and product revision, (6 operational field test and product revision, and (7 dissemination implementation and institutionalization. The population of this research includes practitioners or school counselors, experts and both state, Junior High School, Senior High Scholl and vocational students in Bali Province. The results of research on the effect of counseling logo on the trend of drug abuse in students in

EVOLUTION OF LOGO GRAPHICS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTITY

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ADOCHIEI Ion

2011-01-01

This paper presents the evolution of logo graphics side by side with the brand that it represents and the perception of the target audience. It will show the importance of the logo in the organisational identity and marketing strategy.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOGO CHANGE AND THE CORPORATE IDENTITY : A SAMPLE FROM YORSAN

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Birsen Ceken

2016-10-01

Full Text Available An increase in the means of communication with the development of technology has brought companies the necessity to introduce their products and services in by using distinctive marketing strategies and visual identity designs. Being notable in this period which is filled with work and rivalry is a significant element. Logo playing a significant role in the design of visual identity represents the strength of a company and a brand. The companies which keep pace with the recent technology and understand the significance of distinctiveness have gone into reorganization by either changing their visual identities completely or changing their logo design that form their visual identity. The companies reforming their company images to keep pace with the changing world has been being recreated by changing their corporate identity namely; their images. Companies entering into the image refreshing competition commence to this change with their logos. The aim of this research is to analyze critically the old and new logos of Yörsan Company- which has gone into the reorganization of its logo in 2015 - in terms of fitting for the purpose, simplicity, memorability, readability, applicability, uniqueness and in line with the aesthetic qualities and convenience to the sector.

EVOLUTION OF LOGO GRAPHICS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTITY

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ADOCHIEI Ion

2011-06-01

Full Text Available This paper presents the evolution of logo graphics side by side with the brand that it represents and the perception of the target audience. It will show the importance of the logo in the organisational identity and marketing strategy.

Color preference and familiarity in performance on brand logo recall.

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Huang, Kuo-Chen; Lin, Chin-Chiuan; Chiang, Shu-Ying

2008-10-01

Two experiments assessed effects of color preference and brand-logo familiarity on recall performance. Exp. 1 explored the color preferences, using a forced-choice technique, of 189 women and 63 men, Taiwanese college students ages 18 to 20 years (M = 19.4, SD = 1.5). The sequence of the three most preferred colors was white, light blue, and black and of the three least preferred colors was light orange, dark violet, and dark brown. Exp. 2 investigated the effects of color preference based on the results of Exp. 1 and brand-logo familiarity on recall. A total of 27 women and 21 men, Taiwanese college students ages 18 to 20 years (M = 19.2, SD = 1.2) participated. They memorized a list of 24 logos (four logos shown in six colors) and then performed sequential recall. Analyses showed color preference significantly affected recall accuracy. Accuracy for high color preference was significantly greater than that for low preferences. Results showed no significant effects of brand-logo familiarity or sex on accuracy. In addition, the interactive effect of color preference and brand-logo familiarity on accuracy was significant. These results have implications for the design of brand logos to create and sustain memory of brand images.

The Logos between psychology, ontology, and Divinity ...

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It is clear from Žižek that whilst the notion of God does appear in this thought, it only refers to the human being which encapsulates the essence of Žižek's philosophy to the point that the logos itself is a fundamental feature of the human being's material existence in the natural world. Regardless of whether the logos points to ...

Valga linnal valmis lõpuks oma logo / Liina Ulm

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Ulm, Liina

2004-01-01

Valga linna logo leidmiseks korraldatud konkursid ebaõnnestusid. Linnavalitsuse töörühma ideede põhjal kujundas linnale logo Raivo Behrsin. Linna tunnuslause '1 linn, 2 riiki' autoriks on Andres Norak

Vehicle logo recognition using multi-level fusion model

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Ming, Wei; Xiao, Jianli

2018-04-01

Vehicle logo recognition plays an important role in manufacturer identification and vehicle recognition. This paper proposes a new vehicle logo recognition algorithm. It has a hierarchical framework, which consists of two fusion levels. At the first level, a feature fusion model is employed to map the original features to a higher dimension feature space. In this space, the vehicle logos become more recognizable. At the second level, a weighted voting strategy is proposed to promote the accuracy and the robustness of the recognition results. To evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm, extensive experiments are performed, which demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can achieve high recognition accuracy and work robustly.

Real-time pose invariant logo and pattern detection

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Sidla, Oliver; Kottmann, Michal; Benesova, Wanda

2011-01-01

The detection of pose invariant planar patterns has many practical applications in computer vision and surveillance systems. The recognition of company logos is used in market studies to examine the visibility and frequency of logos in advertisement. Danger signs on vehicles could be detected to trigger warning systems in tunnels, or brand detection on transport vehicles can be used to count company-specific traffic. We present the results of a study on planar pattern detection which is based on keypoint detection and matching of distortion invariant 2d feature descriptors. Specifically we look at the keypoint detectors of type: i) Lowe's DoG approximation from the SURF algorithm, ii) the Harris Corner Detector, iii) the FAST Corner Detector and iv) Lepetit's keypoint detector. Our study then compares the feature descriptors SURF and compact signatures based on Random Ferns: we use 3 sets of sample images to detect and match 3 logos of different structure to find out which combinations of keypoint detector/feature descriptors work well. A real-world test tries to detect vehicles with a distinctive logo in an outdoor environment under realistic lighting and weather conditions: a camera was mounted on a suitable location for observing the entrance to a parking area so that incoming vehicles could be monitored. In this 2 hour long recording we can successfully detect a specific company logo without false positives.

Confusion in the Classroom: Does "Logos" Mean Logic?

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Little, Joseph

1999-01-01

Traces the term "logos" from the ninth to the fourth century B.C. to distinguish between its general meaning and its technical definition within classical rhetoric. Shows that Aristotle's "pistis" of "logos" refers, not to an appeal to logic, but to the argument or speech itself, which reinstates all three proofs of…

Logo Programming, Problem Solving, and Knowledge-Based Instruction.

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Swan, Karen; Black, John B.

The research reported in this paper was designed to investigate the hypothesis that computer programming may support the teaching and learning of problem solving, but that to do so, problem solving must be explicitly taught. Three studies involved students in several grades: 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th, and 12th. Findings collectively show that five…

Análogos de insulina Insulin analogues

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Manuel E. Licea Puig

2006-12-01

Full Text Available Se han realizado considerables esfuerzos para desarrollar la insulina, ideal en el tratamiento de la diabetes mellitus (DM. La tecnología recombinante del ácido desoxiribonucleico (ADN ha permitido el desarrollo de la insulina humana; sin embargo, esta no ha resuelto totalmente los problemas relacionados con la inmunogenicidad, entre otros problemas. Por tanto, las nuevas tecnologías son aplicadas para crear los análogos de insulina. Este trabajo se propone como objetivos revisar aspectos farmacológicos y clínicos relevantes, relacionados con los análogos de insulina, así como su utilidad en el tratamiento de la DM. Los análogos de insulina surgen de modificaciones bioquímicas de la insulina humana. Estas modificaciones de la molécula de insulina alteran tanto la absorción como el inicio y la duración de la acción, lo que ofrece ventajas sobre las insulinas convencionales. En la actualidad se dispone de tres análogos de insulina de acción rápida: la insulina lispro, la aspártica y la glulisina, y de tres análogos de acción prolongada: la insulina glargina, detemir y el albulin. El albulin es el último análogo de acción prolongada comunicado, el cual se está sometiendo actualmente a variados estudios in vitro y en vivo. Además, se han desarrollado diversas formulaciones donde están premezclados los análogos de insulina de acción rápida con análogos de acción prolongada. Los análogos de insulina de acción rápida han demostrado un modesto beneficio global frente a las insulinas convencionales en los diabéticos tipo 1. Los análogos de acción prolongada centran su atención en las personas con DM con episodios hipoglucémicos nocturnos. Se necesitan estudios a más largo plazo para confirmar la seguridad y los beneficios de estos preparados, así como precisar su efecto sobre las complicaciones micro y macroangiopáticas de la DM.Considerable efforts have been made to develop the ideal insulin in the treatment of

Democracia y diálogo social*

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Díaz, Luis Eduardo

2016-01-01

El diálogo social es visto normalmente como una herramienta, pero es mucho más que eso: es un valor de la cultura democrática. Se basa en la libertad y en el reconocimiento que de ella hace el Estado. Esta idea se contrapone a concepciones más extremas que van desde la autorregulación por parte del mercado hasta el autoritarismo. Si bien existe un instrumental jurídico y dogmático valioso, el diálogo, este depende primero del tipo y grado de cultura democrática y luego de un conjunto de facto...

Humildade e Diálogo

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Catherine Cornille

2009-05-01

Full Text Available Ao considerar o diálogo inter-religioso como a única alternativa construtiva em face da atitude tradicional de rivalidade religiosa, a autora destaca neste texto a importância da humildade para que ele aconteça em um ambiente de verdadeiras reciprocidade e mutualidade. De fato, a virtude da humildade desempenha um papel central na maioria das tradições religiosas e, nas religiões monoteístas, a atitude da humildade define uma determinada relação com Deus, que uma vez concebido como um Deus Criador, fonte de toda bondade e verdade, o que torna vãs todas as tentativas humanas para autoglorificação e orgulho. A partir dessa perspectiva, segue um percurso que tem início com os primeiros místicos cristãos até chegar ao atual pensamento teológico. Ao longo deste são apresentados os conceitos de humildade como virtude e seus impactos e importância tanto para a doutrina cristã, em particular para a Igreja Católica, quanto para o diálogo inter-religioso. Como contraponto, a autora coloca os conceitos e as práticas de humildade adotados pelo Budismo, ensejando, enfim, pistas para um autêntico diálogo entre religiões cristãs e não cristãs.

ggseqlogo: a versatile R package for drawing sequence logos.

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Wagih, Omar

2017-11-15

Sequence logos have become a crucial visualization method for studying underlying sequence patterns in the genome. Despite this, there remains a scarcity of software packages that provide the versatility often required for such visualizations. ggseqlogo is an R package built on the ggplot2 package that aims to address this issue. ggseqlogo offers native illustration of publication-ready DNA, RNA and protein sequence logos in a highly customizable fashion with features including multi-logo plots, qualitative and quantitative colour schemes, annotation of logos and integration with other plots. The package is intuitive to use and seamlessly integrates into R analysis pipelines. ggseqlogo is released under the GNU licence and is freely available via CRAN-The Comprehensive R Archive Network https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/ggseqlogo. A detailed tutorial can be found at https://omarwagih.github.io/ggseqlogo. wagih@ebi.ac.uk. © The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com

FEATURE RECOGNITION BERBASIS CORNER DETECTION DENGAN METODE FAST, SURF DAN FLANN TREE UNTUK IDENTIFIKASI LOGO PADA AUGMENTED REALITY MOBILE SYSTEM

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Rastri Prathivi

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Logo is a graphical symbol that is the identity of an organization, institution, or company. Logo is generally used to introduce to the public the existence of an organization, institution, or company. Through the existence of an agency logo can be seen by the public. Feature recognition is one of the processes that exist within an augmented reality system. One of uses augmented reality is able to recognize the identity of the logo through a camera.The first step to make a process of feature recognition is through the corner detection. Incorporation of several method such as FAST, SURF, and FLANN TREE for the feature detection process based corner detection feature matching up process, will have the better ability to detect the presence of a logo. Additionally when running the feature extraction process there are several issues that arise as scale invariant feature and rotation invariant feature. In this study the research object in the form of logo to the priority to make the process of feature recognition. FAST, SURF, and FLANN TREE method will detection logo with scale invariant feature and rotation invariant feature conditions. Obtained from this study will demonstration the accuracy from FAST, SURF, and FLANN TREE methods to solve the scale invariant and rotation invariant feature problems.

LOS MODELOS DE DIÁLOGO Y SUS APLICACIONES EN SISTEMAS DE DIÁLOGO HOMBRE-MÁQUINA: REVISIÓN DE LA LITERATURA

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CARLOS M. ZAPATA

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Un proceso de diálogo entre humanos involucra una serie de actos del habla, cuya finalidad es transmitir los deseos, intenciones y creencias entre las partes involucradas en el mismo. El reconocimiento y clasificación de los actos del habla, la construcción de modelos basados en estos actos del habla y la evaluación de los modelos construidos, es el objetivo de los modelos de diálogo. Además, estos modelos, incorporados en un sistema informático, permiten la interacción hombre-máquina usando el habla para la solución de diversos problemas cotidianos como: comprar un tiquete de tren, reservar un vuelo, etc. En este artículo se recogen las diferentes técnicas para la construcción de modelos de diálogo y algunos de los diversos sistemas informáticos que surgieron a partir de ellos, con el fin de determinar la aplicabilidad de los modelos de diálogo en el proceso de captura de requisitos durante la fase de definición del ciclo de vida de una aplicación de software.

El psicólogo clínico

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Núñez, Rafael

2012-01-01

EI propósito de este trabajo es el tratar de puntualizar cual es la labor del Psicólogo Clínico, su entrenamiento y los alcances de tal labor. Se hace especial hincapié en los campos de trabajo que el Psicólogo Clínico tiene en los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y en México, ya que en ambos países existe un interés en aumento por esta disciplina y sus posibilidades dentro de la comunidad.

Brand name logo recognition of fast food and healthy food among children.

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Arredondo, Elva; Castaneda, Diego; Elder, John P; Slymen, Donald; Dozier, David

2009-02-01

The fast food industry has been increasingly criticized for creating brand loyalty in young consumers. Food marketers are well versed in reaching children and youth given the importance of brand loyalty on future food purchasing behavior. In addition, food marketers are increasingly targeting the Hispanic population given their growing spending power. The fast food industry is among the leaders in reaching youth and ethnic minorities through their marketing efforts. The primary objective of this study was to determine if young children recognized fast food restaurant logos at a higher rate than other food brands. Methods Children (n = 155; 53% male; 87% Hispanic) ages 4-8 years were recruited from elementary schools and asked to match 10 logo cards to products depicted on a game board. Parents completed a survey assessing demographic and psychosocial characteristics associated with a healthy lifestyle in the home. Results Older children and children who were overweight were significantly more likely to recognize fast food restaurant logos than other food logos. Moreover, parents' psychosocial and socio-demographic characteristics were associated with the type of food logo recognized by the children. Conclusions Children's high recognition of fast food restaurant logos may reflect greater exposure to fast food advertisements. Families' socio-demographic characteristics play a role in children's recognition of food logos.

Conscious, but not unconscious, logo priming of brands and related words.

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Brintazzoli, Gigliola; Soetens, Eric; Deroost, Natacha; Van den Bussche, Eva

2012-06-01

This study assessed whether real-life stimulus material can elicit conscious and unconscious priming. A typical masked priming paradigm was used, with brand logo primes. We used a rigorous method to assess participants' awareness of the subliminal information. Our results show that shortly presented and masked brand logos (e.g., logo of McDonald's) have the power to prime their brand names (e.g., "McDonald's") and, remarkably, words associated to the brand (e.g., "hamburger"). However, this only occurred when the logos could be categorized clearly above the consciousness threshold. Once the primes were presented close to the consciousness threshold, no subliminal influences on behavior were observed. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Prólogo

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Alta Hooker

2012-09-01

Full Text Available La investigación en URACCAN se fundamenta en el diálogo democrático entre los sistemas diferenciados de crear conocimientos, distintas maneras de encontrar la verdad y enseñarla. Interpretar el entorno de manera objetiva para encontrar ideas, entramado de propuestas para mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pueblos indígenas, afrodescendientes y mestizos de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe en el proceso de construcción de la Autonomía y del desarrollo integral de la República de Nicaragua, como principio de inclusión.En cuanto a la exclusión, es el rechazo a ‘la objetividad’ que propone el positivismo y el neopositivismo cuando sugieren la neutralidad ideológica de la investigación y la reducción de la misma a problemas absolutos excluidos del desarrollo histórico.Nuestra noción implica un diálogo creador y propositivo en el cual participan expertos y académicos, la comunidad estudiantil y las personas que son portadoras de la sabiduría de sus pueblos, a quienes nos debemos en nuestro compromiso moral y ético.

a los psicólogos

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Maritza Ruiz

2008-01-01

Full Text Available En el presente artículo se muestran los resultados de una investigación realizada para determinar las competencias laborales exigidas a los Psicólogos en el medio laboral actual. Participaron 60 egresados quienes a través de un cuestionario (Ruiz, Jaraba & Romero, 2005 dieron cuenta de los conocimientos, habilidades y actitudes que se le demandan a los profesionales del área de la Psicología. En términos generales según los datos encontrados, la formación de los psicólogos basada en competencias, implica el conocimiento de principios psicológicos fundamentales y herramientas tecnológicas, habilidades obligatorias que facilitan el trabajo en las condiciones actuales, así como solucionar problemas, tener iniciativa, etc., y ciertas actitudes que muestren la calidad humana y ética del profesional

La evaluación específica del síndrome de Burnout en psicólogos: el "inventario de Burnout de psicólogos"

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ANA MARIA T. BENEVIDES PEREIRA; BERNARDO MORENO-JIMÉNEZ; EVA GARROSA HERNANDEZ; JOSÉ LUIS GONZALEZ GUTIÉRREZ

2002-01-01

La investigación del "burnout" se ha extendido a una amplia variedad de profesiones, asistenciales y no asistenciales, sin embargo el estudio del burnout en psicólogos es relativamente escaso a pesar de ser una profesión con alto riesgo de burnout. El "Inventario de Burnout de Psicólogos" (IBP) es un instrumento elaborado específicamente para evaluar los procesos de burnout en los psicólogos que consta de tres partes: características profesionales, dimensiones del burnout y sintomatología de ...

Turtle Graphics implementation using a graphical dataflow programming approach

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Lovejoy, Robert Steven

1992-01-01

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited This thesis expands the concepts of object-oriented programming to implement a visual dataflow programming language. The main thrust of this research is to develop a functional prototype language, based upon the Turtle Graphics tool provided by LOGO programming language, for children to develop both their problem solving skills as well as their general programming skills. The language developed for this thesis was implemented in the...

The Apple of the mind's eye: Everyday attention, metamemory, and reconstructive memory for the Apple logo.

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Blake, Adam B; Nazarian, Meenely; Castel, Alan D

2015-01-01

People are regularly bombarded with logos in an attempt to improve brand recognition, and logos are often designed with the central purpose of memorability. The ubiquitous Apple logo is a simple design and is often referred to as one of the most recognizable logos in the world. The present study examined recall and recognition for this simple and pervasive logo and to what degree metamemory (confidence judgements) match memory performance. Participants showed surprisingly poor memory for the details of the logo as measured through recall (drawings) and forced-choice recognition. Only 1 participant out of 85 correctly recalled the Apple logo, and fewer than half of all participants correctly identified the logo. Importantly, participants indicated higher levels of confidence for both recall and recognition, and this overconfidence was reduced if participants made the judgements after, rather than before, drawing the logo. The general findings did not differ between Apple and PC users. The results provide novel support for theories of attentional saturation, inattentional amnesia, and reconstructive memory; additionally they show how an availability heuristic can lead to overconfidence in memory for logos.

A WAY TO BUILD A LOGO BY USING SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

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TEODORESCU Cosmin

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Signs and symbols find a very good place in this paper, because of the working process to design a logo concerning these elements. The title of my paper describes what is our purpose concerning logos. A lot of signs or symbols are used and many have different shape, colour and size. Signs and symbols mean something special many times and to use them is a challenge for the designer. This paper presents a way to develop logos beginning from these elements. The area of using such items is so wide and we have tried to accomplish enough domains. To create a logo is like a “puzzle game” meaning to select what are the adequate symbols, signs or colors to be in an harmonious concept.

EL CATÁLOGO: UN RECURSO EN EXPANSIÓN

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María Victoria Játiva Miralles

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Se analizan las propiedades que caracterizan al catálogo bibliográfico y las utilidades que ofrece actualmente en el entorno de otros sistemas de recuperación de información, como buscadores de Internet, metabuscadores y catálogos colectivos. Se presentan las últimas tendencias y desarrollos llevados a cabo, tanto en el contenido de los registros bibliográficos, como en la recuperación y visualización de la información.

Del misionero antropólogo al shamán electrónico

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Iván F. Rodrigo Mendizabal

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Las primeras imágenes en movimiento tiene que ver con la documentación: salida de obreros de las fábricas, vistas de calles, hombres y mujeres en la cotidianidad; presencias proyectadas en la pantalla para asombro de gentes. Luego, el documentar con imágenes pasa a ser objeto de atención de los cientistas, fundamentalmente antropólogos, etnólogos, zoólogos, etc.; contribuyendo así a la naciente antropología. El cine se presenta como un efectivo apuntador para estudiar las culturas indígenas. Habla del "cine culturalista", mezcla de de etnografía y aventuras. Describe los pasos que dieron misioneros, antropólogos, hasta llegar a cineastas. Aborda la indagación social mediante el cine de autovaloración y de camino político, de intermediador y portavoz de la voz de los oprimidos y casi siempre convertirse en el tecnólogo de la expresión cultural.

Ik Kies Bewust; Effecten van het logo op het koopgedrag

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Kornelis, M.; Meeusen, M.J.G.

2010-01-01

Dit rapport beschrijft de effecten van het Ik Kies Bewust-logo in de markt. Daarbij wordt gekeken of en in welke mate de vraag naar de producten met het Ik Kies Bewust-logo groter wordt en welke effecten dit heeft op de vraag naar andere producten in diezelfde of andere productcategorieën.

Los arqueólogos y el Patrimonio Minero

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Puche Riart, Octavio

1999-01-01

Desde luego que no conocemos a todos los Arqueólogos de las SEDPGYM, pero si podemos garantizar que hay muchos. Esta situación se fundamenta en la importancia que se da en nuestra Sociedad a la Minería Histórica y a la Arqueología Minera. Tal circunstancia nos ha llevado a que en la V Sesión Científica de la SEDPGYM, de Linares, se abra una Sección sobre estos temas presidida por un Arqueólogo.

IDENTIFIKASI JENIS OBAT BERDASARKAN GAMBAR LOGO PADA KEMASAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE NAIVE BAYES

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Surya Rahayuda

2016-10-01

Full Text Available There many types of drugs have been approved by the government and circulating in the community, but many people don’t know. In this study, I want to create an application that can identify the type of drug based on the logo on the packaging. I’m using 4 different types of modern medicine and 3 types of herbal medicine, total there will be as many as 7 different logo that will be used. Pictures will be entered into the application, then detected the edges of the image using the Edge Detection, to get the shape of the logo image, after it is extracted using methods GLCM, extraction will produce output in the form of numbers, the numeric data is then classified using Naïve Bayes classification and will get the results in the form of the type of drug. From the experiments it was found that the resulting level of accuracy is quite high, there are 3 categories of types of drugs that have a high accuracy on Obat Bebas, Obat Bebas Terbatas and Obat Keras. From the results of these trials concluded that the Naïve Bayes method can be used to mengkalsifikasi types of drugs is based on the logo on the packaging of drugs. Keywords: logo, drug, image processing, edge detection, GLCM, naïve bayes Terdapat banyak jenis obat telah disetujui oleh pemerintah dan beredar di masyarakat, namun banyak masyarakat tidak mengetahuinya. Pada penelitian ini saya ingin membuat suatu aplikasi yang dapat mengindentifikasi jenis obat berdasarkan logo pada kemasan. Saya menggunakan 4 jenis obat moderen dan 3 jenis obat herbal, total akan terdapat sebanyak 7 macam logo yang akan digunakan. Gambar akan diinputkan ke dalam aplikasi, kemudian dideteksi tepian gambarnya menggunakan metode Edge Detection, untuk mendapatkan bentuk dari gambar logo, setelah itu diekstraksi menggunakan metode GLCM, hasil ekstraksi akan menghasilkan output berupa angka, data angka ini kemudian diklasifikasikan menggunakan metode Naïve Bayes dan akan mendapatkan hasil klasifikasi berupa jenis

La trascendencia del logos universitario: diálogo educativo/ diálogo académico

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Gustavo A. Segura-Lazcano

2016-01-01

Full Text Available A partir de la propuesta hermenéutica de Hans-Georg Gadamer, se reflexionó sobre la trascendencia de los diálogos educativo y académico en el ámbito universitario. Se puso énfasis en el intercambio de argumentos como elemento que instaura y renueva el sentido humanista y científico de la sociedad académica, y al mismo tiempo confiere a sus miembros identidad, legitimidad y presencia histórica. Finalmente, se dio cuenta de la importancia del debate cotidiano de nociones y concepciones entre investigadores, profesores y alumnos, para configurar una comunidad plural, defensora de la libertad de pensamiento y consciente de los modelos que sustentan sus interpretaciones.

Prólogo à história da psicologia

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José Antônio Damásio Abib

Full Text Available O texto da história da psicologia é um intertexto e o método de pesquisa dessa disciplina dirige-se para a elucidação desse intertexto. O historiador da psicologia trata com textos de psicólogos, filósofos e historiadores das culturas e das idéias. Começa investigando um texto de um psicólogo e aprofunda e amplia seu exame com o estudo de textos filosóficos e históricos que freqüentemente permanecem silenciosos no texto do psicólogo. Seguindo esse método, narra as reconstruções racionais (as analogias conceituais entre o texto do psicólogo e o pré-texto filosófico e as revoluções psicológicas (ao inserir as reconstruções racionais nos seus contextos cultural e intelectual que constituem o memorial da psicologia. Os casos Wilhelm Wundt por Kurt Danziger, e Edward C. Tolman por Laurence Smith são apresentados para ilustrar concretamente nossa caracterização da história da psicologia; e, também, para mostrar como escorregos e omissões intertextuais conduzem a equívocos e simplificações surpreendentes, que não poupam os melhores historiadores.

How to Shape Markets Through Design Elements Such as Logos?

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Kristensen, Tore; Gabrielsen, Gorm

In this paper, we use logo design as means of showing how variation it the consumer’s perceptions can influence the effectiveness of a market. It is often assumed that consumers perceive the same message when they explore options in a market. If they actually see different things in a logo, like ...... the effectiveness of communication through the market....

Recognition of cigarette brand names and logos by primary schoolchildren in Ankara, Turkey.

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Emri, S; Bağci, T; Karakoca, Y; Bariş, E

1998-01-01

To assess the smoking behaviour of primary schoolchildren and their ability to recognise brand names and logos of widely advertised cigarettes, compared with other commercial products intended for children. Cross-sectional survey in classroom settings using a questionnaire designed to measure attitudes towards smoking and the recognition of brand names and logos for 16 food, beverage, cigarette, and toothpaste products. Ankara, Turkey. 1093 children (54.6% boys, 44.4% girls) aged 7-13 years (mean = 10, SD = 1), from grades 2-5. The student sample was taken from three primary schools--one school in each of three residential districts representing high, middle, and low income populations. Prevalence of ever-smoking, recognition of brand names and logos. Prevalence of ever-smoking was 11.7% overall (13.9% among boys and 9.1% among girls; p Brand recognition rates ranged from 58.1% for Chee-tos (a food product) to 95.2% for Samsun (a Turkish cigarette brand). Recognition rates for cigarette brand names and logos were 95.2% and 80.8%, respectively, for Samsun; 84.0% and 90.5%, respectively, for Camel; and 92.1% and 69.5%, respectively, for Marlboro. The Camel logo and the Samsun and Marlboro brand names were the most highly recognised of all product logos and brand names tested. The high recognition of cigarette brand names and logos is most likely the result of tobacco advertising and promotion. Our results indicate the need to implement comprehensive tobacco control measures in Turkey.

Memory color effect induced by familiarity of brand logos.

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Kimura, Atsushi; Wada, Yuji; Masuda, Tomohiro; Goto, Sho-Ichi; Tsuzuki, Daisuke; Hibino, Haruo; Cai, Dongsheng; Dan, Ippeita

2013-01-01

When people are asked to adjust the color of familiar objects such as fruits until they appear achromatic, the subjective gray points of the objects are shifted away from the physical gray points in a direction opposite to the memory color (memory color effect). It is still unclear whether the discrepancy between memorized and actual colors of objects is dependent on the familiarity of the objects. Here, we conducted two experiments in order to examine the relationship between the degree of a subject's familiarity with objects and the degree of the memory color effect by using logographs of food and beverage companies. In Experiment 1, we measured the memory color effects of logos which varied in terms of their familiarity (high, middle, or low). Results demonstrate that the memory color effect occurs only in the high-familiarity condition, but not in the middle- and low-familiarity conditions. Furthermore, there is a positive correlation between the memory color effect and the actual number of domestic stores of the brand. In Experiment 2, we assessed the semantic association between logos and food/beverage names by using a semantic priming task to elucidate whether the memory color effect of logos relates to consumer brand cognition, and found that the semantic associations between logos and food/beverage names in the high-familiarity brands were stronger than those in the low-familiarity brands only when the logos were colored correctly, but not when they were appropriately or inappropriately colored, or achromatic. The current results provide behavioral evidence of the relationship between the familiarity of objects and the memory color effect and suggest that the memory color effect increases with the familiarity of objects, albeit not constantly.

Memory Color Effect Induced by Familiarity of Brand Logos

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Kimura, Atsushi; Wada, Yuji; Masuda, Tomohiro; Goto, Sho-ichi; Tsuzuki, Daisuke; Hibino, Haruo; Cai, Dongsheng; Dan, Ippeita

2013-01-01

Background When people are asked to adjust the color of familiar objects such as fruits until they appear achromatic, the subjective gray points of the objects are shifted away from the physical gray points in a direction opposite to the memory color (memory color effect). It is still unclear whether the discrepancy between memorized and actual colors of objects is dependent on the familiarity of the objects. Here, we conducted two experiments in order to examine the relationship between the degree of a subject’s familiarity with objects and the degree of the memory color effect by using logographs of food and beverage companies. Methods and Findings In Experiment 1, we measured the memory color effects of logos which varied in terms of their familiarity (high, middle, or low). Results demonstrate that the memory color effect occurs only in the high-familiarity condition, but not in the middle- and low-familiarity conditions. Furthermore, there is a positive correlation between the memory color effect and the actual number of domestic stores of the brand. In Experiment 2, we assessed the semantic association between logos and food/beverage names by using a semantic priming task to elucidate whether the memory color effect of logos relates to consumer brand cognition, and found that the semantic associations between logos and food/beverage names in the high-familiarity brands were stronger than those in the low-familiarity brands only when the logos were colored correctly, but not when they were appropriately or inappropriately colored, or achromatic. Conclusion The current results provide behavioral evidence of the relationship between the familiarity of objects and the memory color effect and suggest that the memory color effect increases with the familiarity of objects, albeit not constantly. PMID:23874638

Memory color effect induced by familiarity of brand logos.

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Atsushi Kimura

Full Text Available When people are asked to adjust the color of familiar objects such as fruits until they appear achromatic, the subjective gray points of the objects are shifted away from the physical gray points in a direction opposite to the memory color (memory color effect. It is still unclear whether the discrepancy between memorized and actual colors of objects is dependent on the familiarity of the objects. Here, we conducted two experiments in order to examine the relationship between the degree of a subject's familiarity with objects and the degree of the memory color effect by using logographs of food and beverage companies.In Experiment 1, we measured the memory color effects of logos which varied in terms of their familiarity (high, middle, or low. Results demonstrate that the memory color effect occurs only in the high-familiarity condition, but not in the middle- and low-familiarity conditions. Furthermore, there is a positive correlation between the memory color effect and the actual number of domestic stores of the brand. In Experiment 2, we assessed the semantic association between logos and food/beverage names by using a semantic priming task to elucidate whether the memory color effect of logos relates to consumer brand cognition, and found that the semantic associations between logos and food/beverage names in the high-familiarity brands were stronger than those in the low-familiarity brands only when the logos were colored correctly, but not when they were appropriately or inappropriately colored, or achromatic.The current results provide behavioral evidence of the relationship between the familiarity of objects and the memory color effect and suggest that the memory color effect increases with the familiarity of objects, albeit not constantly.

Rahvusmeedia otsib uut logo / Tuuli Koch

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Koch, Tuuli

2007-01-01

Rahvusringhäälinguks ühinenud Eesti Televisioon ja Eesti Raadio hakkavad otsima ühist logo, teleekraani nurka jääb ikka lühend ETV ning erinevad raadiojaamad jätkavad ka tulevikus oma näo ja nimega

EvoBuild: A Quickstart Toolkit for Programming Agent-Based Models of Evolutionary Processes

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Wagh, Aditi; Wilensky, Uri

2018-04-01

Extensive research has shown that one of the benefits of programming to learn about scientific phenomena is that it facilitates learning about mechanisms underlying the phenomenon. However, using programming activities in classrooms is associated with costs such as requiring additional time to learn to program or students needing prior experience with programming. This paper presents a class of programming environments that we call quickstart: Environments with a negligible threshold for entry into programming and a modest ceiling. We posit that such environments can provide benefits of programming for learning without incurring associated costs for novice programmers. To make this claim, we present a design-based research study conducted to compare programming models of evolutionary processes with a quickstart toolkit with exploring pre-built models of the same processes. The study was conducted in six seventh grade science classes in two schools. Students in the programming condition used EvoBuild, a quickstart toolkit for programming agent-based models of evolutionary processes, to build their NetLogo models. Students in the exploration condition used pre-built NetLogo models. We demonstrate that although students came from a range of academic backgrounds without prior programming experience, and all students spent the same number of class periods on the activities including the time students took to learn programming in this environment, EvoBuild students showed greater learning about evolutionary mechanisms. We discuss the implications of this work for design research on programming environments in K-12 science education.

Indígenas Antropólogos e o Espetáculo da Alteridade

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Felipe Sotto Maior Cruz

2017-08-01

Full Text Available No presente artigo, apresento uma reflexão sobre a entrada de estudantes indígenas nas universidades brasileiras, enfatizando, a partir de minha experiência enquanto indígena antropólogo, o contexto dessa inserção em pós-graduações de antropologia. O meu foco de análise é a problemática que envolve a histórica invisibilidade indígena e os desafios de afirmação do protagonismo indígena nas academias frente às políticas de enunciação consolidadas nas práticas universitárias e à imagética nacional em torno da figura do “índio”.  Palavras-Chave: indígenas antropólogos, indígenas na universidade, educação indígena, indigenismo, relações interétnicas. Indigenous Anthropologists and the Spectacle of Otherness Abstract In this article I ponder on the access of indigenous students to Brazilian universities. From my own experience as an indigenous anthropologist, I focus on the context in which indigenous students are admitted to graduate programs in anthropology. I analyze the Indians' historical invisibility and the challenges they face to consolidate their roles in academy vis-à-vis the politics of enunciation that are deeply rooted in university practices and in the national imagery about the "Indian." Key Words: Indigenous anthropologists, University Indians, indigenous education, indigenism, interethnic relations. Indígenas Antropólogos y el Espectáculo de la Alteridad Resumen En el presente artículo presento una reflexión sobre la entrada de estudiantes indígenas en las universidades brasileñas, enfatizando, a partir de mi experiencia como indígena antropólogo, el contexto de esa inserción en los posgrados de antropología. Mi foco de análisis es la problemática que envuelve la histórica invisibilidad indígena y los desafíos de afirmación del protagonismo indígena en la academia frente a las políticas de enunciación consolidadas en las prácticas universitarias y la imagen nacional en

Communications Stylebook: Basic Elements -- EPA Logo Usage

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Using the preferred and alternate versions of the primary logo for internal and external communication will generate equity in the symbol, assure consistency across products, and maintain a unified Agency image.

Logo competition

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Staff Association

2013-01-01

Award of the prizes The price ceremony for the Staff Association’s new logo competition which took place on Friday 1st March at 5 p.m. was a big success. The first prize, an Ezee Suisse electric bike, was won by Paulo Rios, from Portugal. In his absence, the bike was handed to his brother Vitor. The other five winners of the competition also received their prize: Go Sport vouchers. A peize draw was then organized to award 22 other participants with prizes offered by our commercial partners (Aquaparc, BCGE, L’Occitane, Passeport Gourmand, Sephora, Theater La Comédie de Genève), whom we would like to warmly thank. After all prices were distributed the evening continued with discussions around a friendly drink.

Logo-od: The applicability of Logotherapy as an organisation development intervention

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Daniel H. Burger

2008-11-01

Full Text Available the study investigated the relationship between “resistance to or readiness for change” (ror-change and “meaning seeking”, and whether a logotherapy-based intervention – Logo-OD – would impact on resistance to change. A quasi-experimental design and various statistical procedures were applied to test formulated hypotheses. of a survey population of 1 637 individuals, 193 and 76 respondents formed part of the pre- and post-test samples respectively. Whereas a signifcant relationship was established between said constructs, no signifcant effect of Logo-OD was observed. These results supported the primary conclusions emanating from the literature: the role of logo-oD is one of a positive trigger event for organisational change.

The effects of using a nutrition logo on consumption and product evaluation of a sweet pastry.

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Steenhuis, I H M; Kroeze, W; Vyth, E L; Valk, S; Verbauwen, R; Seidell, J C

2010-12-01

Nutrition logos have received a great deal of attention to stimulate people to eat a healthier diet. However, very little is known neither about actual consumption behavior related to nutrition logos nor about potential compensatory eating behaviors due to nutrition logos. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of using an existing nutrition logo on consumption and product evaluation of a chocolate mousse cake. A cross-over design was applied with two conditions: a condition with a logo and a condition without a logo. Participants were females recruited in the university community (n = 36, mean age 22.6 ± 6.3). Data on consumption, tastefulness, perceived healthiness, dietary restraint and Body Mass Index were collected. No significant differences between conditions were found on consumption and tastefulness. The cake was rated as significantly less unhealthy in the logo condition. In conclusion, results cannot be extrapolated to other products, especially not to products that are perceived as healthy. In this study, the use of a nutrition logo did not result in an increased consumption and had no effect on the rating of taste of a sweet pastry among females from the university community. Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

El logos en el De incarnatione Verbi de Atanasio: Una primera aproximación

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Sergio Zañartu

2007-01-01

Full Text Available El autor, apoyado en el uso de múltiples vocablos, nos ofrece una aproximación al Logos en el De incarnatione Verbi de Atanasio, sin descuidar su conexión con el Contra Gentes. Las dos causas principales de la Encarnación son: la victoria sobre la muerte y la reconstitución del hombre según la imagen. Respecto a la primera, además del pago sacrificial de la deuda, destaca sobre todo que la vida desplaza a la muerte, que estaba entrelazada con el cuerpo, porque el Logos es la El cuerpo de Cristo pasa de incorruptible a inmortal en la resurrección, lo que se extiende a todos, dada la semejanza del cuerpo del Logos con el nuestro. Respecto a la segunda causa, el hombre es reconstruido según la imagen, porque en el cuerpo de Cristo está la misma imagen del Padre, que es el Logos, quien, mediante sus obras, nos vuelve a enseñar sobre el Padre. Porque ser según la imagen, es conocer a Dios. Estas obras del Logos encarnado incluyen, en buena medida, la derrota de los griegos idolátricos, y del judaismo que tenía la promesa, por el cristianismo. Atanasio nos presenta, pues, una esplendorosa teología del Logos Dios, creador (providente y salvador, pero pasa en silencio el alma de JesúsThe author of this article, supported by the utilization of multiple terms, offers us an approximation to the concept of Logos in De incarnatione Verbi of Athanasius, without discarding its connection with Contra Gentes. The two principal causes of the Incarnation are: the victory over death, and the reconstitution of man according the image. Regarding the first, apart from the sacrificial payment of debt, it highlights above all the fact that life displaces death, which was interlinked with the body, because the Logos is the The body of Christ passes from the incorruptible to the immortal in the Resurrection, which extends to all, given the similarity of the body of the Logos to our own. Regarding the second cause, man is reconstructed according to the

El catálogo: un recurso en expansión

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Játiva-Miralles, María-Victoria

2009-01-01

Se analizan las propiedades que caracterizan al catálogo bibliográfico y las utilidades que ofrece actualmente en el entorno de otros sistemas de recuperación de información, como buscadores de Internet, metabuscadores y catálogos colectivos. Se presentan las últimas tendencias y desarrollos llevados a cabo, tanto en el contenido de los registros bibliográficos, como en la recuperación y visualización de la información.

Linn otsib logo ja tunnusmuusikat / Erki Varma

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Varma, Erki

2003-01-01

Konkursile Tallinna linna logo ja tunnusmuusika saamiseks laekunud töid ei peetud õnnestunuiks. Žüriis Aavo Ermel, Jüri Kass ja Riho Rõõmus. Kommentaar Allan Alakülalt. Reklaamibüroo Zoom 6 kavandit

POR UM NOVO HORIZONTE PROFISSIONAL DO TURISMÓLOGO

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Eduardo Yázigi

2011-12-01

Full Text Available Resumo – Hoje, a organização do trabalho mostra a necessidade de que o diploma de curso superior posicione um campo operacional bem definido. Em contrapartida, na medida em que o Ministério da Educação oficializa o que seja um curso de Turismo, resultaria incoerente não abonar as especializações do turismólogo enquanto profissão, como sustenta este artigo. O campo de atuação que se abre, entretanto, seria o planejamento territorial urbano, com amplas chances de atuação para o turismólogos como profissionais especializados. Palavras chave – Turismo. Atuação Profissional. Planejamento Urbano.

Monólogos: nuestra pequeña esencia

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Maria del Carmen Chenoll Monzó

2010-01-01

Full Text Available La siguiente experiencia práctica trata, como bien dice el título, sobre los monólogos de humor que tan de moda se han puesto últimamente.Muchas veces, cuando nos encontramos ante una clase de extranjeros que quieren estudiar español, se nos plantea el dilema de cómo separar las clases de cultura con las de gramática. ¿Y por qué separarlas? Los monólogos nos permiten combinar varios aspectos, como mostrarles a los alumnos nuestra cultura más de cerca y que ellos nos muestren y comenten la suya (fomentamos de esta manera una conversación espontánea en clase y de la que todos, hasta los más tímidos, suelen participar.Además, obviamente, existe un claro segundo sentido e ironía a la que poco a poco se acostumbran (y que es uno de los aspectos más difíciles para tratar con los alumnos de E/LE y por supuesto, con una acertada elección del monólogo, también podemos clarificar y profundizar en ciertos aspectos gramaticales que nos interesen.

Pendekatan Analisis Data Menggunakan NVivo-software untuk Penelitian Desain Logo Museum Nasional Jakarta

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Amelia Sidik

2011-01-01

Full Text Available Qualitative data analysis can be an exhausting, tough, and time-consuming work because the data obtained is so numerous, varied, and unstructured. However, this problem has been resolved by using computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS. CAQDAS can help researchers to save, organize, explore data easily, and reduce the risk of damaging the raw data. In this article, the writer will explain about how to apply a quite popular CAQDAS application, NVivo, in the research of logo design of Museum Nasional Jakarta.

Estimación de la oferta y la demanda de cardiólogos en la Argentina

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Osvaldo Masoli

2009-01-01

Full Text Available IntroducciónPara planificar los recursos humanos necesarios en cardiología se deben conocer la cantidad y la distribución de los médicos cardiólogos en todo el país, a fin de adecuar la oferta de profesionales a la demanda de la población.ObjetivosEstimar el número de cardiólogos en actividad en la Argentina, relacionarlo con la cantidad de habitantes, comparar este índice con el de otros países y determinar una cantidad óptima recomendada de cardiólogos por millón de habitantes a fin de mejorar el equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda de profesionales, así como estimar la cantidad de cardiólogos en formación en los programas de residencias.Material y métodosDurante 2007 se realizó una búsqueda en distintas fuentes para determinar el número de cardiólogos en actividad en el país. El número total y por provincia se estimó a través de los padrones de socios cardiólogos de la Sociedad Argentina de Cardiología, la Federación Argentina de Cardiología y de especialistas inscriptos en los Colegios Médicos el país. La cantidad de cardiólogos en formación se obtuvo de la Comisión Nacional de Residentes de Cardiología. El valor óptimo de referencia se definió como la cantidad recomendada de cardiólogos por millón de habitantes, determinada a partir de un modelo de demanda.ResultadosLa cantidad de cardiólogos se estimó en 7.468 profesionales, lo que representó una relación de 195 cardiólogos por millón de habitantes, 4,5 veces más que la relación óptima recomendada (1.720 cardiólogos en total para todo el país o 43 cardiólogos por millón de habitantes. El 51% de los cardiólogos se concentran en la ciudad de Buenos Aires y en la provincia de Buenos Aires. El número de médicos en residencias de cardiología de todo el país fue de 792 (1ro a 4to año, correspondiente a 21 cardiólogos en formación por millón de habitantes.ConclusionesEn este estudio se pudo estimar el número de cardiólogos en la

SYMBOL AND LOGO. THE WAY IN WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE IN KRAKOW PERCEIVE SYMBOLS

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Marta Jarzyna

2006-01-01

Full Text Available Symbols are essential elements of each culture. Thanks to them the meaning is created and tradition is kept alive. Advertising and marketing specialist quite often use the meanings of the symbols to create trademarks. In this way specialists refer to the assotiations rooted in the tradition.In my article I am trying to answer following questions: Has logo become symbol? Has logo taken over all the function of the symbol? Can we tell the difference between the meaning of the advertisement and the cultural meaning? I also want to find out, what people understand through the meaning of the symbol. Therfore I have conducted the survey among the high school students and the customers of three banks of Krakow. My researches have shown that most young people find it difficult to define the meaning of the symbol. Moreover high school students cannot show the difference between the symbol and the trade mark.

The hard-won benefits of familiarity in visual search: naturally familiar brand logos are found faster.

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Qin, Xiaoyan Angela; Koutstaal, Wilma; Engel, Stephen A

2014-05-01

Familiar items are found faster than unfamiliar ones in visual search tasks. This effect has important implications for cognitive theory, because it may reveal how mental representations of commonly encountered items are changed by experience to optimize performance. It remains unknown, however, whether everyday items with moderate levels of exposure would show benefits in visual search, and if so, what kind of experience would be required to produce them. Here, we tested whether familiar product logos were searched for faster than unfamiliar ones, and also familiarized subjects with previously unfamiliar logos. Subjects searched for preexperimentally familiar and unfamiliar logos, half of which were familiarized in the laboratory, amongst other, unfamiliar distractor logos. In three experiments, we used an N-back-like familiarization task, and in four others we used a task that asked detailed questions about the perceptual aspects of the logos. The number of familiarization exposures ranged from 30 to 84 per logo across experiments, with two experiments involving across-day familiarization. Preexperimentally familiar target logos were searched for faster than were unfamiliar, nonfamiliarized logos, by 8 % on average. This difference was reliable in all seven experiments. However, familiarization had little or no effect on search speeds; its average effect was to improve search times by 0.7 %, and its effect was significant in only one of the seven experiments. If priming, mere exposure, episodic memory, or relatively modest familiarity were responsible for familiarity's effects on search, then performance should have improved following familiarization. Our results suggest that the search-related advantage of familiar logos does not develop easily or rapidly.

Actual use of a front-of-pack nutrition logo in the supermarket: consumers' motives in food choice.

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Vyth, Ellis L; Steenhuis, Ingrid H M; Vlot, Jessica A; Wulp, Anouk; Hogenes, Meefa G; Looije, Danielle H; Brug, Johannes; Seidell, Jacob C

2010-11-01

A front-of-pack nutrition logo on products with relatively favourable product compositions might help consumers to make more healthful choices. Studies investigating actual nutrition label use in point-of-purchase settings are scarce. The present study investigates the use of the 'Choices' nutrition logo in Dutch supermarkets. Adults were asked to complete a validated questionnaire about motivation for food choice and their purchased products were scored for the Choices logo after they had done their shopping. Nine supermarkets in The Netherlands. A total of 404 respondents participated. Of the respondents, 62 % reported familiarity with the logo. The motivations for food choice that were positively associated with actually purchasing products with the logo were attention to 'weight control' and 'product information'. The food choice motive 'hedonism' was negatively associated with purchasing products with the logo. This is the first study to investigate actual use of the Choices logo. In order to stimulate consumers to purchase more products with a favourable product composition, extra attention should be paid to hedonistic aspects such as the tastefulness and the image of healthy products.

Dos diálogos de Fénelon sobre la pintura

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Juan Antonio Calatrava Escobar

1989-01-01

Full Text Available Presentamos a continuación la traducción castellana de dos textos estéticos escasamente conocidos de Frangois Fénelon, quien, universalmente conocido como autor de Les Aventures de Telemaque o por sus posiciones políticas durante el reinado de Luis XIV, no dejó de ocuparse a lo largo de su dilatada trayectoria intelectual de los problemas artísticos contemporáneos. Los textos en cuestión son dos diálogos que tienen por tema a la pintura y que, en la línea del helenismo confeso de Fénelon, imitan claramente la estructura y el tono de un cierto género de diálogos literario-filosóficos griegos cuyo máximo exponente sería Luciano de Samosata y que pretenden reproducir imaginarias conversaciones, siempre de corte moralizante, celebradas en el Hades entre las almas de graneles personajes de la Historia. De hecho, los dos diálogos sobre la pintura fueron originalmente escritos para una obra de mayor envergadura, los Dialogues des Morts (1712, en los que se incluían diálogos con temáticas muy variadas pero casi siempre girando en torno a la misma problemática ética y a la reflexión política sobre la naturaleza del poder ya presente, como es bien conocido, en el Telemaque.

Suero autólogo al 50 % en las queratitis bacterianas

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Arelys Ariocha Cambas Andreu

Full Text Available Objetivo: evaluar el comportamiento de las queratitis bacterianas con el tratamiento coadyuvante de suero autólogo tópico al 50 %. Métodos: estudio comparativo, longitudinal y prospectivo. La muestra estuvo constituida por 60 pacientes, divididos de forma aleatoria en dos grupos: A utilizó tratamiento antibiótico convencional y suero autólogo y B utilizó solo tratamiento antibiótico convencional (cefazolina y amikacina. Los datos almacenados se procesaron utilizando el paquete estadístico SPSS 15. Las variables se expresaron según sus respectivas medidas de resumen y para la comparación de las terapias se aplicaron pruebas de hipótesis, con un nivel de confianza del 95 % y de error inferior al 0,05 %. Resultados: predominaron en los aislamientos microbiológicos Staphylococcus y Pseudomonas; seguidas por los Streptococcus, gonococos y enterobacterias. En cuanto al tiempo de aparición de los signos que favorecen la cicatrización corneal y la respuesta terapéutica, encontramos que con la aplicación tópica del suero autólogo, en casi dos tercios de los pacientes, estos se manifestaron a partir de la segunda semana de tratamiento y se obtuvo una respuesta terapéutica favorable. Conclusiones: El suero autólogo al 50 % resulta ser un complemento terapéutico efectivo en el manejo de las queratitis infecciosas de etiología bacteriana.

Procedural and Logic Programming: A Comparison.

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Watkins, Will; And Others

1988-01-01

Examines the similarities and fundamental differences between procedural programing and logic programing by comparing LogoWriter and PROLOG. Suggests that PROLOG may be a good first programing language for students to learn. (MVL)

COMPETENCIAS LABORALES DEL PSICÓLOGO JAVERIANO EN DIFERENTES ÁREAS APLICATIVAS: CLÍNICA, EDUCATIVA, SOCIAL Y ORGANIZACIONAL

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Ana Fernanda Uribe Rodríguez

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Esta investigación busca describir tanto las competencias laborales genéricas y específicas del psicólogo javeriano de acuerdo con el área aplicativa: clínica, educativa, organizacional y social, como las competencias laborales requeridas por los empleadores de psicólogos, mediante la aplicación de la Encuesta de Competencias del Psicólogo Javeriano, tomada de Herrera, Restrepo y Uribe (2006, y una entrevista semiestructurada aplicada solo a psicólogos javerianos. Se conformó una muestra de 22 psicólogos egresados de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali y 13 informantes empleadores de psicólogos. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo por medio del paquete estadístico SPSS, para describir los ítems de la encuesta realizada. A partir de los resultados y el análisis realizado, se encontraron diferencias entre las valoraciones dadas por empleadores y psicólogos javerianos respecto a las competencias en cada área aplicativa, y se logró ratificar la especificidad de las competencias, de acuerdo al área. De igual forma, se puede afirmar que existen competencias genéricas para los profesionales en psicología, de las cuales se hallaron similitudes respecto a las percepciones de empleadores y psicólogos egresados.

Caminhos da História Social: diálogos com Alessadro Portelli

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Antonio de Pádua Bosi

2007-06-01

Full Text Available This article discusses some points about Social History, Memory and Oral Interview, debated on “Seminário Interinstitutional Caminhos da História Social: diálogos sobre memórias, fontes orais e perspectivas de investigação” happened at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia in joint with seniors and junior researchers of the “Linha de Pesquisa Trabalho e Movimentos Sociais”, linked to “Programa de Mestrado em História da UNIOESTE”.

Using Programming Environments in Teaching GIS Concepts

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Imre Bornemisza

2009-03-01

Full Text Available When teaching Geographical Information Systems (GIS it is important to explain the theoretical elements, but it is also necessary to illustrate the basic functions with examples. To help students it is advisable to separate the teaching of fundamentals from the practical application of complex GIS software. A simple programming language like Logo creates opportunities for acquiring knowledge in an easy way. The development of a program makes it possible tounderstand the most important categories. If the program contains query functions as well, students can learn more about problem solution methods.This paper also demonstrates the power of the Logo family of languages which is delivered by different implementations. Elica Logo is used to build simple GIS tools that provide a very widerange of educational problems and lead to numerous ideas for further explorations. The nice intuitive 3D interface is an attractive approach to gain and retain student’s engagement in thelearning process.

Driver performance and attention allocation in use of logo signs on freeway exit ramps.

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Zahabi, Maryam; Machado, Patricia; Lau, Mei Ying; Deng, Yulin; Pankok, Carl; Hummer, Joseph; Rasdorf, William; Kaber, David B

2017-11-01

The objective of this research was to quantify the effects of driver age, ramp signage configuration, including number of panels, logo format and sign familiarity, on driver performance and attention allocation when exiting freeways. Sixty drivers participated in a simulator study and analysis of variance models were used to assess response effects of the controlled manipulations. Results revealed elderly drivers to demonstrate worse performance and conservative control strategies as compared to middle-aged and young drivers. Elderly drivers also exhibited lower off-road fixation frequency and shorter off-road glance durations compared to middle-aged and young drivers. In general, drivers adopted a more conservative strategy when exposed to nine-panel signs as compared to six-panel signs and were more accurate in target detection when searching six-panels vs. nine and with familiar vs. unfamiliar logos. These findings provide an applicable guide for agency design of freeway ramp signage accounting for driver demographics. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Customer Awareness and Behavior Intention Towards the Use of Halal Logo on Restaurants

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Sabainah Bachok

2011-09-01

Full Text Available The trend of eating out leads the food service industry to the needs of managing customers and making sure that all their needs and preferences can be fulfilled. The certification and recognition of establishment also becomes the in thing in hospitality industry, which includes the certification of halal, HACCP, and ISO. Establishment with certification is useful as a marketing strategy to attract more customers. This study discusses the level of customer awareness of towards the halal logo used in some restaurants which is carried out to give evidence to restaurant operators regarding the importance of attaching the genuine halal logo in their restaurant. From the findings, it is showed that customers are do aware of the use of halal logo on restaurants. It is also a factor in choosing a restaurant. It is concluded that halal logo is one of the main factors for customers in choosing restaurants which in return can be a main strategy to attract and retain more customers in the future, not only for the local customer but also to foreigners.

Neutralidad del diálogo y neutralidad política en B. Ackerman

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Abat Ninet, Antoni; Monserrat, Josep

2011-01-01

noción de diálogo, así como las funciones y potencialidades que esta noción tiene en la sociedad; no en vano, la mejor manera de entender la tradición liberal es precisamente mediante el esfuerzo de definir y justificar una amplia fuerza en el poder del habla. El punto de partida del análisis es la obra...... del profesor estadounidense Bruce Ackerman, ya que el diálogo se constituye como un elemento central de la teoría liberal de este autor y la primera obligación que se adquiere como ciudadanos de las sociedades liberales. El siguiente elemento que se expone es la neutralidad. Para obtener una...... diálogo. Asimismo, se enfatiza que el concepto de diálogo neutro, tal y como lo establece Ackerman, no es viable en el campo de la política o del derecho, ya que no se está ante una ciencia exacta. En el campo del derecho, cuando dos posiciones se oponen, las partes utilizan todo tipo de argumentaciones...

Atuação dos psicólogos nos CRAS do interior do RN

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Isabel Fernandes de Oliveira

2014-01-01

Full Text Available Analisa-se a atuação do psicólogo em Centros de Referência da Assistência Social (CRAS localizados em municípios do interior do estado do Rio Grande do Norte (RN. Quinze psicólogos de CRAS distribuídos nas microrregiões do RN foram entrevistados, a partir de um roteiro semiestruturado sobre perfil sociodemográfico, formação profissional, serviços ofertados nos CRAS e atividades desenvolvidas pelos psicólogos. Identificou-se que esses profissionais realizam um conjunto de atividades, que tanto atende aos ditames oficiais no escopo da política de Assistência Social, quanto, concomitantemente, se serve do modelo historicamente hegemônico de formação e atuação do psicólogo. Considera-se que o trabalho na política de Assistência Social colocou os psicólogos diante de uma classe trabalhadora ainda mais pauperizada, com demandas diversas daquelas tradicionalmente consideradas pela Psicologia. Discutem-se as possibilidades e os limites da atuação profissional no âmbito dessa política pública, bem como os entraves estruturais da própria política no modo de produção capitalista.

Sounding out the logo shot

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Nicolai Jørgensgaard Graakjær

2013-01-01

This article focuses on how sound in combination with visuals (i.e. ‘branding by’) may possibly affect the signifying potentials (i.e. ‘branding effect’) of products and corporate brands (i.e. ‘branding of’) during logo shots in television commercials (i.e. ‘branding through’). This particular focus adds both to the understanding of sound in television commercials and to the understanding of sound brands. The article firstly presents a typology of sounds. Secondly, this typology is applied...

Indian sports nicknames/logos: affective difference between American Indian and non-Indian college students.

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LaRocque, Angela R; McDonald, J Douglas; Weatherly, Jeffrey N; Ferraro, F Richard

2011-01-01

The use of American Indian (AI) words and images in athletic teams' nicknames, logos, and mascots remains a controversial issue. This study investigated the emotional impact of the University of North Dakota's "Fighting Sioux" nickname/logo on 33 AI and 36 majority culture (MC) students enrolled at the university. Participants completed the Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist-Revised (MAACL-R) before viewing two slide presentations of Fighting Sioux-related images: one neutral (i.e., non-controversial) and one controversial. Participants completed the MAACL-R after each presentation. They also completed the Nickname and Logo Distress Scale, and AI participants completed the Northern Plains Biculturalism Inventory to assess their degree of cultural orientation. Results showed that AIs experienced higher negative affect following both slide presentations than did MC participants. MC participants' affect was only changed following the controversial slide presentation. The findings suggest AI students may experience significantly higher levels of psychological distress when viewing even neutral images of AI nicknames/logos.

6. Of Engineers and Dragons. The JIHI Logo

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Enrico Pasini

2012-07-01

Full Text Available We inaugurate here a series of unpretentious short notes devoted to episodes in the history of ideas that in one or the other way display our concept of its interdisciplinarity. The first one is about the Journal's logo.

Piping research program plan

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1988-09-01

This document presents the piping research program plan for the Structural and Seismic Engineering Branch and the Materials Engineering Branch of the Division of Engineering, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. The plan describes the research to be performed in the areas of piping design criteria, environmentally assisted cracking, pipe fracture, and leak detection and leak rate estimation. The piping research program addresses the regulatory issues regarding piping design and piping integrity facing the NRC today and in the foreseeable future. The plan discusses the regulatory issues and needs for the research, the objectives, key aspects, and schedule for each research project, or group of projects focussing of a specific topic, and, finally, the integration of the research areas into the regulatory process is described. The plan presents a snap-shot of the piping research program as it exists today. However, the program plan will change as the regulatory issues and needs change. Consequently, this document will be revised on a bi-annual basis to reflect the changes in the piping research program. (author)

Real-time implementation of logo detection on open source BeagleBoard

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George, M.; Kehtarnavaz, N.; Estevez, L.

2011-03-01

This paper presents the real-time implementation of our previously developed logo detection and tracking algorithm on the open source BeagleBoard mobile platform. This platform has an OMAP processor that incorporates an ARM Cortex processor. The algorithm combines Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) with k-means clustering, online color calibration and moment invariants to robustly detect and track logos in video. Various optimization steps that are carried out to allow the real-time execution of the algorithm on BeagleBoard are discussed. The results obtained are compared to the PC real-time implementation results.

Energy research program 82

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1982-01-01

The energy research program 82 (EFP-82) is prepared by the Danish ministry of energy in order to continue the extension of the Danish energy research and development started through the former trade ministry's programs EM-1 (1976) and EM-2 (1978), and the energy ministry's programs EFP-80 and EFP-81. The new program is a continuation of the activities in the period 1982-84 with a total budget of 100 mio.Dkr. The program gives a brief description of background, principles, organization and financing, and a detailed description of each research area. (BP)

The Logos between psychology, ontology, and Divinity ...

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2014-03-19

Mar 19, 2014 ... unnoticed in the academy, whose reactions range from the. Boston University ... Žižek's logos as man's attempt to make sense of a dead God who exists only in .... Žižek seems to attempt to move beyond the distinction between ... until that succession of actions and productions has become inward. Thus ...

Estonia näitas uut logo / Andres Keil

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Keil, Andres, 1974-

2004-01-01

Ooperiteatri uue logo autor on Kristjan Kirsfeldt. Liis Kolle lavastab G. Rossini ooperi "Sinjoor Bruschino ehk Poeg juhuse tahtel", kunstnikud Liina Keevallik ja Reili Evart. 2. juunil Rahvusooperis etendunud rahvusooperi näiteringi "Welcome to Estonia" Neeme Kuninga kirjutatud ja lavastatud muusikalist "Minu veetlev Eedi".

When Is a Program Like a Function?

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Klotz, Frederic S.

1986-01-01

Functional programming, in which the connection to mathematics is simple and direct, is described. A language such as Logo illustrates the relationship between functional programming and mathematics in more detail. (MNS)

Energy research program 84

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1984-01-01

The energy research program 84 (EFP-84) is prepared by the Danish Ministry of Energy in order to continue the extension of the Danish energy research and development started through the former Trade Ministry's programs EM-1 (1976) and EM-2 (1978), and the Ministry of Energy's programs EFP-80, EFP-81, EFP-82 and EFP-83. The new program is a continuation of the activities in the period 1984-86 with a total budget of 112 mio. DKK. The program gives a brief description of background, principles, organization and financing, and a detailed description of each research area. (ln)

Energy research program 83

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1983-01-01

The energy research program 83 (EFP-83) is prepared by the Danish Ministry of Energy in order to continue the extension of the Danish energy research and development started through the former Trade Ministry's programs EM-1 (1976) and EM-2 (1978), and the Ministry of Energy's programs EFP-80, EFP-81 and EFP-82. The new program is a continuation of the activities in the period 1983-85 with a total budget of 111 mio. DKK. The program gives a brief description of background, principles, organization and financing, and a detailed description of each research area. (ln)

Energy research program 85

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1985-01-01

The energy research program 85 (EFP-85) is prepared by the Danish Ministry of Energy in order to continue the extension of the Danish energy research and development started through the former Trade Ministry's programs EM-1 (1976) and EM-2 (1978), and Ministry of Energy's programs EFP-80, EFP-81, EFP-82, EFP-83, and EFP-84. The new program is a continuation of the activities in the period 1985-87 with a total budget of 110 mio. DKK. The program gives a brief description of background, principles, organization and financing, and a detailed description of each research area. (ln)

Energy research program 86

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1986-01-01

The energy research program 86 (EFP-86) is prepared by the Danish Ministry of Energy in order to continue the extension of the Danish energy research and development started through the former Trade Ministry's programs EM-1 (1976) and EM-2 (1978), and the Ministry of Energy's programs EFP-80, EFP-81, EFP-82, EFP-83, EFP-84, and EFP-85. The new program is a continuation of the activities in the period 1986-88 with a total budget of 116 mio. DKK. The program gives a brief description of background, principles, organization and financing, and a detailed description of each research area. (ln)

Energy research program 80

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1980-01-01

The energy research program 80 contains an extension of the activities for the period 1980-82 within a budget of 100 mio.kr., that are a part of the goverment's employment plan for 1980. The research program is based on a number of project proposals, that have been collected, analysed, and supplemented in October-November 1979. This report consists of two parts. Part 1: a survey of the program, with a brief description of the background, principles, organization and financing. Part 2: Detailed description of the different research programs. (LN)

Diseño e implementación de maletas didácticas con los mini PLCS logo y Zelio para aplicaciones de arranque e inversión de giro de motores.

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Hermenegildo Cedeño, Byron Jose; Orellana Apolinario, Andrés Octavio

2015-01-01

La presente tesis: “Diseño e implementación de maletas didácticas con mini plc logo para aplicaciones de arranque e inversión de giro de motores” representa el desarrollo de tres módulos didácticos de pruebas para que los estudiantes fortalezcan sus conocimientos teóricos en la parte práctica implemantando y reconociendo el comportamiento de diferentes tipos de actuadores existentes en el mercado como lo son: contactares, guarda motores, temporizadores, LOGOs programables. Este trabajo b...

Equipment qualification research program: program plan

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Dong, R.G.; Smith, P.D.

1982-01-01

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) under the sponsorship of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has developed this program plan for research in equipment qualification (EQA). In this report the research program which will be executed in accordance with this plan will be referred to as the Equipment Qualification Research Program (EQRP). Covered are electrical and mechanical equipment under the conditions described in the OBJECTIVE section of this report. The EQRP has two phases; Phase I is primarily to produce early results and to develop information for Phase II. Phase I will last 18 months and consists of six projects. The first project is program management. The second project is responsible for in-depth evaluation and review of EQ issues and EQ processes. The third project is responsible for detailed planning to initiate Phase II. The remaining three projects address specific equipment; i.e., valves, electrical equipment, and a pump

La evaluación específica del síndrome de Burnout en psicólogos: el "inventario de Burnout de psicólogos"

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ANA MARIA T. BENEVIDES PEREIRA

2002-01-01

Full Text Available La investigación del "burnout" se ha extendido a una amplia variedad de profesiones, asistenciales y no asistenciales, sin embargo el estudio del burnout en psicólogos es relativamente escaso a pesar de ser una profesión con alto riesgo de burnout. El "Inventario de Burnout de Psicólogos" (IBP es un instrumento elaborado específicamente para evaluar los procesos de burnout en los psicólogos que consta de tres partes: características profesionales, dimensiones del burnout y sintomatología de estrés asociada. La aplicación del IBP a una muestra de 203 profesionales de la psicología, de lengua española y brasileña, ha mostrado claramente una estructura factorial de tres factores según el modelo asistencial clásico de burnout: cansancio emocional, despersonalización y falta de realización personal. La sintomatología asociada se factorializa en tres dimensiones: consecuencias psicológicas, físicas y sociales. Las tres partes del IBP están altamente asociadas de forma que las características profesionales se asocian al nivel de burnout y los niveles del burnout a la sintomatología percibida.

Medical Research Volunteer Program (MRVP): innovative program promoting undergraduate research in the medical field.

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Dagher, Michael M; Atieh, Jessica A; Soubra, Marwa K; Khoury, Samia J; Tamim, Hani; Kaafarani, Bilal R

2016-06-06

Most educational institutions lack a structured system that provides undergraduate students with research exposure in the medical field. The objective of this paper is to describe the structure of the Medical Research Volunteer Program (MRVP) which was established at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, as well as to assess the success of the program. The MRVP is a program that targets undergraduate students interested in becoming involved in the medical research field early on in their academic career. It provides students with an active experience and the opportunity to learn from and support physicians, clinical researchers, basic science researchers and other health professionals. Through this program, students are assigned to researchers and become part of a research team where they observe and aid on a volunteer basis. This paper presents the MRVP's four major pillars: the students, the faculty members, the MRVP committee, and the online portal. Moreover, details of the MRVP process are provided. The success of the program was assessed by carrying out analyses using information gathered from the MRVP participants (both students and faculty). Satisfaction with the program was assessed using a set of questions rated on a Likert scale, ranging from 1 (lowest satisfaction) to 5 (highest satisfaction). A total of 211 students applied to the program with a total of 164 matches being completed. Since the beginning of the program, three students have each co-authored a publication in peer-reviewed journals with their respective faculty members. The majority of the students rated the program positively. Of the total number of students who completed the program period, 35.1 % rated the effectiveness of the program with a 5, 54.8 % rated 4, and 8.6 % rated 3. A small number of students gave lower ratings of 2 and 1 (1.1 % and 0.4 %, respectively). The MRVP is a program that provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn about research firsthand

Advertising of food to children: is brand logo recognition related to their food knowledge, eating behaviours and food preferences?

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Kopelman, C A; Roberts, L M; Adab, P

2007-12-01

There remains controversy about the contribution of food advertising targeted at children to the epidemic of childhood obesity in the UK. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between the ability to recognize brand logos featured in promotional campaigns of the food industry and eating behaviours, food knowledge and preferences in children aged 9-11 attending six primary schools in Birmingham, West Midlands. A '20 flashcard' brand logo quiz assessed children's brand logo recognition ability; a self-completed questionnaire collected information on children's socio-demographic characteristics, eating behaviours, food knowledge and preferences (n=476). Children demonstrated both high brand logo recognition abilities with 88.4% (420/476) recognizing at least 16/20 brand logos in the quiz and high levels of poor diet. No strong correlation was found between higher brand logo recognition ability and poorer eating behaviours, food knowledge and preferences. Although many children are familiar with commonly presented logos of food products, brand awareness does not appear to be a major influence on the consumption of a poor diet amongst children. The regulation or restriction of food advertising to children is unlikely to have a significant impact on obesity rates among children unless combined with measures to address other detrimental influences.

La Cultura del diálogo: actitud de vida del profesional cubano.

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Mariano Álvarez Farfán

2009-03-01

Full Text Available El presente artículo, tiene el propósito de ofrecer algunas consideraciones acerca de la necesidad de la cultura del diálogo y de la comunicación interpersonal óptima, especialmente en las profesiones que se relacionan con la educación y con la formación del ser humano, al considerar la primera como un fundamento esencial para el crecimiento espiritual del hombre y el desarrollo de su personalidad y profesionalidad en aras de un mejor desempeño y mayor influencia en la sociedad. Además, se hace mención a la definición de cultura del diálogo y cultura del error, así como la importancia de ambos en el quehacer cotidiano de toda persona que enseña, educa e instruye. Comúnmente se confunden los términos debate y diálogo, pero, no son sinónimos, ambos permiten el intercambio y la polémica lo que implica interacción, esclarecimiento mutuo y aprendizaje sobre un contenido determinado. Se plantea que, un diálogo mal desarrollado o enfocado puede entorpecer e incluso abortar el debate. Por consiguiente, es necesario dominar los requerimientos o pasos metodológicos para la polémica, o la actividad reflexiva grupal que se desarrolla a partir de la recepción de un mensaje, una experiencia o contenido específico.

Radon Research Program, FY 1991

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1992-03-01

The scientific information being sought in this program encompasses research designed to determine radon availability and transport outdoors, modeling transport into and within buildings, physics and chemistry of radon and radon progeny, dose response relationships, lung cancer risk, and mechanisms of radon carcinogenesis. The main goal of the DOE/OHER Radon Research Program is to develop information to reduce these uncertainties and thereby provide an improved health risk estimate of exposure to radon and its progeny as well as to provide information useful in radon control strategies. Results generated under the Program were highlighted in a National Research Council report on radon dosimetry. The study concluded that the risk of radon exposure is 30% less in homes than in mines. This program summary of book describes the OHER FY-1991 Radon Research Program. It is the fifth in an annual series of program books designed to provide scientific and research information to the public and to other government agencies on the DOE Radon Research Program

Ecological Research Division, Marine Research Program

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1980-05-01

This report presents program summaries of the various projects sponsored during 1979 by the Marine Research Program of the Ecological Research Division. Program areas include the effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on the marine environment; a study of the baseline ecology of a proposed OTEC site near Puerto Rico; the environmental impact of offshore geothermal energy development; the movement of radionuclides through the marine environment; the environmental aspects of power plant cooling systems; and studies of the physical and biological oceangraphy of the continental shelves bordering the United States.

Ecological Research Division, Marine Research Program

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1980-05-01

This report presents program summaries of the various projects sponsored during 1979 by the Marine Research Program of the Ecological Research Division. Program areas include the effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on the marine environment; a study of the baseline ecology of a proposed OTEC site near Puerto Rico; the environmental impact of offshore geothermal energy development; the movement of radionuclides through the marine environment; the environmental aspects of power plant cooling systems; and studies of the physical and biological oceangraphy of the continental shelves bordering the United States

Responsabilidad científica del psicólogo en la percepción de estudiantes universitarios

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María José Sánchez Vázquez

2013-01-01

Full Text Available Abstract This research paper focuses on a process based on one side of a research process with humans and their ethical issues, and on the other side Psychology students’ (Universidad Nacional de La Plata point of views, regarding the psychologist’s responsibility in performing a particular scientific research. A semi-structured and verbal interview using an exploratory design as a technique was conducted and some vignettes about dilemmas as well. Three main aspects were discussed: knowledge, information, expectations and meta-reflection. The interviews are conducted with key informants who agree on the need for the ethical education and concomitant responsibility for the professional performance of psychologists. The final purpose is to supply relevant information which allows designing curricular strategies for critical learning skills of the psychologist in the scientific research field. These ethical principles and rules encourage an attitude of care and prudential responsibility. Resumen Este artículo de investigación presenta un estudio que indaga, por un lado, el proceso de investigación con humanos y sus problemáticas ético-deontológicas; y, por otra parte, las perspectivas de estudiantes universitarios de Psicología (Universidad Nacional de La Plata respecto a la responsabilidad del psicólogo en investigación científica. El diseño fue de tipo exploratorio, con una técnica que incluye una entrevista verbal semidirigida y presentación de viñetas-caso con situaciones dilemáticas. Se trabajaron tres dimensiones: conocimiento/información, expectativas y metarreflexión. Las entrevistas fueron realizadas a informantes-clave, quienes concuerdan en señalar la necesidad de la formación ética y la responsabilidad concomitante a la práctica profesional del psicólogo. El propósito final consistió en proporcionar información relevante, que permita diseñar estrategias curriculares para un aprendizaje crítico de las

12 CFR 1700.3 - Official logo and seal.

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2010-01-01

... DEVELOPMENT OFHEO ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS § 1700.3 Official logo and seal. The... of a structure consisting of a solid two-tiered pedestal base topped by a solid triangular shape, which represents the roof of the structure. Placed between the base and the top are the letters “OFHEO...

Subfamily logos: visualization of sequence deviations at alignment positions with high information content

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Beitz Eric

2006-06-01

Full Text Available Abstract Background Recognition of relevant sequence deviations can be valuable for elucidating functional differences between protein subfamilies. Interesting residues at highly conserved positions can then be mutated and experimentally analyzed. However, identification of such sites is tedious because automated approaches are scarce. Results Subfamily logos visualize subfamily-specific sequence deviations. The display is similar to classical sequence logos but extends into the negative range. Positive, upright characters correspond to residues which are characteristic for the subfamily, negative, upside-down characters to residues typical for the remaining sequences. The symbol height is adjusted to the information content of the alignment position. Residues which are conserved throughout do not appear. Conclusion Subfamily logos provide an intuitive display of relevant sequence deviations. The method has proven to be valid using a set of 135 aligned aquaporin sequences in which established subfamily-specific positions were readily identified by the algorithm.

BlockLogo: Visualization of peptide and sequence motif conservation

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Olsen, Lars Rønn; Kudahl, Ulrich Johan; Simon, Christian

2013-01-01

BlockLogo is a web-server application for the visualization of protein and nucleotide fragments, continuous protein sequence motifs, and discontinuous sequence motifs using calculation of block entropy from multiple sequence alignments. The user input consists of a multiple sequence alignment, se...

Logo and semiosis: From an icon sign to the Serbian culture symbol

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Bašić Ivana

2012-01-01

Full Text Available A logo is most commonly observed as an emblem with intent to be widely recognized as a permanent symbol, or an icon, additionally permitting correlative meanings within a designative context. In the particular example of the Glossary of Serbian culture logo the opportunities of elements of design (coded iconic message, non-coded iconic message and linguistic message have been analyzed with intention to ascertain communication with future users of the Index conveying the desired message not only about specificities of Serbian culture but also its complexity and unifying nature with the global culture. A logo is observed as a multi-parametric code transcending form a concept of artistic design to a “rhetoric figure” in context of presentation and promotion of Serbian culture. While the art of designing, as a discipline, has the objective of artistic modulation, as well as an aesthetic effect, it also, in this case, represents the form of the governmental strategy in communication with others and formation of the cultural identity of its citizens.

Psicólogos en Uruguay; una aproximación

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Luis Emilio Gimenez

2016-05-01

Full Text Available Este artículo presenta una aproximación exploratoria a la situación de los psicólogos en el Uruguay. Realiza una estimación cuantitativa de alguna de sus características y problemas, a partir de fuentes de datos distintas y en especial el Censo Nacional en Psicología del año 2014 y las Bases de Recursos Humanos del Ministerio de Salud Pública. Se fundamenta la necesidad de mayores y mejores estudios, teniendo en cuenta la inserción profesional de los psicólogos en el contexto del cambio de modelo de atención, impulsado por la reforma de la salud. Observa el incremento de los inscritos y graduados de estudios de grado, en términos absolutos y relativos respecto a las otras carreras universitarias. La existencia de un alto número de psicólogos ubica al país posiblemente en el primer lugar, en relación a su población, con un porcentaje mayoritariamente femenino, alta presencia de egresados recientes, y residencia concentrada en zona metropolitana. Aún con mejoras en los últimos años, los datos muestran aún una débil inserción en el sistema de salud, lo que es consistente con la percepción de una respuesta insuficiente a las necesidades de atención psicológica. Se requieren por tanto, avanzar en las investigaciones que generen insumos para el diseño de políticas de recursos humanos en salud.

Radon Research Program, FY-1990

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1991-03-01

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER) has established a Radon Research Program with the primary objectives of acquiring knowledge necessary to improve estimates of health risks associated with radon exposure and also to improve radon control. Through the Radon Research Program, OHER supports and coordinates the research activities of investigators at facilities all across the nation. From this research, significant advances are being made in our understanding of the health effects of radon. OHER publishes this annual report to provide information to interested researchers and the public about its research activities. This edition of the report summarizes the activities of program researchers during FY90. Chapter 2 of this report describes how risks associated with radon exposure are estimated, what assumptions are made in estimating radon risks for the general public, and how the uncertainties in these assumptions affect the risk estimates. Chapter 3 examines how OHER, through the Radon Research Program, is working to gather information for reducing the uncertainties and improving the risk estimates. Chapter 4 highlights some of the major findings of investigators participating in the Radon Research Program in the past year. And, finally, Chapter 5 discusses the direction in which the program is headed in the future. 20 figs

Analogical Reasoning and Computer Programming.

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Clement, Catherine A.; And Others

1986-01-01

A study of correlations between analogical reasoning and Logo programming mastery among female high school students related the results of pretests of analogical reasoning to posttests of programming mastery. A significant correlation was found between analogical reasoning and the ability to write subprocedures for use in several different…

Os antropólogos e a religião - Resenha

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Tatiane Aparecida de Almeida

2016-12-01

Full Text Available LivroMARY, André. Os antropólogos e a religião. Trad. Lúcia Mathilde Endlich Orth. São Paulo: Ideias e Letras, 2014. ISBN 978-85-6589-369-5                       Este livro é de autoria do antropólogo francês André Mary que é também professor da EHESS, diretor de pesquisa no CNRS na França, redator-chefe  da revista Archives des Sciences Sociales des Religions desde o ano de 2005 e é autor de outros livros, por exemplo, Le Bricolage Africain des Héros Chrétiens (2000, no qual o autor demonstra seus conhecimentos acadêmicos em relação à religiosidade africana. 

Short- and Long-Term Effects of Conscious, Minimally Conscious and Unconscious Brand Logos

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Gordts, Sarah; Soetens, Eric; Van den Bussche, Eva

2013-01-01

Unconsciously presented information can influence our behavior in an experimental context. However, whether these effects can be translated to a daily life context, such as advertising, is strongly debated. What hampers this translation is the widely accepted notion of the short-livedness of unconscious representations. The effect of unconscious information on behavior is assumed to rapidly vanish within a few hundreds of milliseconds. Using highly familiar brand logos (e.g., the logo of McDonald's) as subliminal and supraliminal primes in two priming experiments, we assessed whether these logos were able to elicit behavioral effects after a short (e.g., 350 ms), a medium (e.g., 1000 ms), and a long (e.g., 5000 ms) interval. Our results demonstrate that when real-life information is presented minimally consciously or even unconsciously, it can influence our subsequent behavior, even when more than five seconds pass between the presentation of the minimally conscious or unconscious information and the behavior on which it exerts its influence. PMID:23658681

A new logo for the CERN Staff Association - Numerous prizes to be won

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2012-01-01

The Staff Association needs a new logo, as CERN's new graphic charter does not allow the inclusion of the CERN logo.   A competition open to all is being organised by the Staff Association from 3 December 2012 to 30 January 2013 inclusive to choose this new logo. Numerous prizes are to be won such as an Ezee Suisse electric bike, vouchers and presents offered by our commercial partners such as Go Sport, Aquaparc, BCGE, L'Occitane, Sephora and the La Comédie de Genève theatre. All submissions will be on display in the Main Building from 4 to 15 February 2013. Six finalists will be selected: three by the jury, and three by CERN members of the personnel. Members of the CERN Staff Association will make the final choice of the winner amongst these finalists by electronic voting. The competition's rules are available here. For more information, please contact Sonia Casenove, tel. +41 22 767...

Short- and long-term effects of conscious, minimally conscious and unconscious brand logos.

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Muscarella, Charlotte; Brintazzoli, Gigliola; Gordts, Sarah; Soetens, Eric; Van den Bussche, Eva

2013-01-01

Unconsciously presented information can influence our behavior in an experimental context. However, whether these effects can be translated to a daily life context, such as advertising, is strongly debated. What hampers this translation is the widely accepted notion of the short-livedness of unconscious representations. The effect of unconscious information on behavior is assumed to rapidly vanish within a few hundreds of milliseconds. Using highly familiar brand logos (e.g., the logo of McDonald's) as subliminal and supraliminal primes in two priming experiments, we assessed whether these logos were able to elicit behavioral effects after a short (e.g., 350 ms), a medium (e.g., 1000 ms), and a long (e.g., 5000 ms) interval. Our results demonstrate that when real-life information is presented minimally consciously or even unconsciously, it can influence our subsequent behavior, even when more than five seconds pass between the presentation of the minimally conscious or unconscious information and the behavior on which it exerts its influence.

Short- and long-term effects of conscious, minimally conscious and unconscious brand logos.

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Charlotte Muscarella

Full Text Available Unconsciously presented information can influence our behavior in an experimental context. However, whether these effects can be translated to a daily life context, such as advertising, is strongly debated. What hampers this translation is the widely accepted notion of the short-livedness of unconscious representations. The effect of unconscious information on behavior is assumed to rapidly vanish within a few hundreds of milliseconds. Using highly familiar brand logos (e.g., the logo of McDonald's as subliminal and supraliminal primes in two priming experiments, we assessed whether these logos were able to elicit behavioral effects after a short (e.g., 350 ms, a medium (e.g., 1000 ms, and a long (e.g., 5000 ms interval. Our results demonstrate that when real-life information is presented minimally consciously or even unconsciously, it can influence our subsequent behavior, even when more than five seconds pass between the presentation of the minimally conscious or unconscious information and the behavior on which it exerts its influence.

Physical Research Program: research contracts and statistical summary

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1975-01-01

The physical research program consists of fundamental theoretical and experimental investigations designed to support the objectives of ERDA. The program is directed toward discovery of natural laws and new knowledge, and to improved understanding of the physical sciences as related to the development, use, and control of energy. The ultimate goal is to develop a scientific underlay for the overall ERDA effort and the fundamental principles of natural phenomena so that these phenomena may be understood and new principles, formulated. The physical research program is organized into four functional subprograms, high-energy physics, nuclear sciences, materials sciences, and molecular sciences. Approximately four-fifths of the total physical research program costs are associated with research conducted in ERDA-owned, contractor-operated federally funded research and development centers. A little less than one-fifth of the costs are associated with the support of research conducted in other laboratories

Research results of the Optimiturve research program in 1991

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Alakangas, E.

1992-01-01

Optimiturve research program is one of the energy research programs funded by the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Finland. The main target of the program is double the annual hectare yield of peat dried by solar radiation to decrease the peat production costs, to speed up the circulation of capital invested to peat production with the aid of a new production method developed in this research, and hence improve the price competitivity of peat. The targets of the research program are expected to be completed by improving the drying of peat, the efficiency of the peat production machinery, and by developing peat production techniques. The program was started in 1988, and the targets are to be fulfilled up to year 1993. The research program is carried out in cooperation with universities, research organizations and peat producers. This publication consists of the results of the ongoing projects in the Optimiturve research program in 1991. The aim, the contents and the main results of the 18 projects are presented. At the end of this publication there is a list of the reports published in Reports series

A Channel For Gay America? A Cultural Criticism Of The Logo Channel's Commercial Success On American Cable Television

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Johnson Jr., Michael

2008-01-01

Logo currently holds a self-described monopoly as the “Gay Channel for America.” Logo stands alone as the single most concentrated national-level vehicle of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) visibility in the post millennial television era. The Logo Channel has reaped financial rewards from its strategy as a business entity, as LGBT American television viewers embraced its presence as a signifier to America that gays and lesbians have finally “made it”. First, any claim to a mon...

Diálogo social y democracia deliberativa

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Carlos Sojo

2009-07-01

Full Text Available Dentro de los sistemas democráticos y, como un medio de desarrollo de la cultura democrática, el artículo analiza los procesos deliberativos,específicamente el proceso de diálogo social, en donde los ciudadanos acreditados tienen la posibilidad de expresar sus opiniones y que puedan ser tomadas en cuenta para la definición de preferencias o elección de políticas

Strong minor groove base conservation in sequence logos implies DNA distortion or base flipping during replication and transcription initiation | Center for Cancer Research

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Dubbed "Tom's T" by Dhruba Chattoraj, the unusually conserved thymine at position +7 in bacteriophage P1 plasmid RepA DNA binding sites rises above repressor and acceptor sequence logos. The T appears to represent base flipping prior to helix opening in this DNA replication initation protein.

Overview of Gas Research Institute environmental research programs

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Evans, J.M.

1991-01-01

The Gas Research Institute (GRI) is a private not-for-profit membership organization of natural gas pipelines, distribution companies and natural gas producers. GRI's purpose is to plan, to manage and to develop financing for a gas-related research and development (R and D) program on behalf of its members and their customers. GRI does not do any research itself. GRI's R and D program is designed to provide advanced technologies for natural gas supply, transport, storage, distribution and end-use applications in all markets. In addition, basic research is conducted for GRI in these areas to build a foundation for future technology breakthroughs. Work in the Environment and Safety Research Department includes sections interested in: supply related research, air quality research, end use equipment safety research, gas operations safety research, and gas operations environmental research. The Natural Gas Supply Program has research ongoing in such areas as: restoration of pipeline right-of-ways; cleaning up town gas manufacturing sites; the development of methanogenic bacteria for soil and groundwater cleanup; development of biological fluidized carbon units for rapid destruction of carbonaceous compounds; research on liquid redox sulfur recovery for sulfur removal from natural gas; research on produced water and production wastes generated by the natural gas industry; environmental effects of coalbed methane production; and subsurface effects of natural gas operations. The western coalbed methane and ground water programs are described

A Beginner's Sequence of Programming Activities.

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Slesnick, Twila

1984-01-01

Presents various programing activities using the BASIC and LOGO programing languages. Activities are included in separate sections with a title indicating the nature of the activities and the "tools" (commands) needed. For example, "Old-fashioned drawing" requires several tools (PRINT, LIST, RUN, GOTO) to make drawings using…

El antrop??logo, la pol??tica y el ind??gena

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Gonz??lez Alcantud, Jos?? Antonio

1991-01-01

En v??speras de 1992, conmemoraci??n del descubrimiento americano, es entrevistado Antonio P??rez, antrop??logo de campo en la selva amaz??nica y nombrado asesor de asuntos ??tnicos de la Comisi??n Nacional del Quinto Centenario.

Editorial: Logos, Ethos and Pathos: Whither academia and public health in a post-truth world?

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Robinson, Peter G

2018-01-01

Rhetoric tells us there are three approaches to persuasive argument; logos, ethos and pathos (Bernanke, 2010). Logos is the appeal to logic by use of facts, data and analogies. Ethos is ethical appeal, focusing on the author's credibility or character with allied use of audience appropriate language and grammar. Pathos relates to emotional appeal by invoking sympathy, fear and anger. Copyright© 2018 Dennis Barber Ltd.

Logo and Von Neumann Ideas [and] Towards a Humanistic Use of Computers in Education = Hacia una insercion humanista de las computadoras en la educacion.

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Reggini, Horacio C.

The first article, "LOGO and von Neumann Ideas," deals with the creation of new procedures based on procedures defined and stored in memory as LOGO lists of lists. This representation, which enables LOGO procedures to construct, modify, and run other LOGO procedures, is compared with basic computer concepts first formulated by John von…

The micromachined logo of Atomki

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Rajta, I.; Szilasi, S.Z.

2006-01-01

Complete text of publication follows. Proton Beam Micromachining, also known as P-beam Writing, is a direct write 3- dimensional lithographic technique. Conventional resist types are PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate), and SU-8 (of MicroChem Corp.); they are positive and negative resists, respectively. In this work we used SU-8, the most common negative resist material. SU-8 was spun on a flat surface, typically Silicon or glass. A direct write proton beam was scanned over an arbitary structure (the Atomki logo can be replaced by any other structure), which produces chain scissioning in the polymer. Post exposure bake (PEB) is usually needed in case of conventional optical lithography, but using protons this bake is done in situ as the ions heat up the sample in vacuum. Subsequently chemical etching takes place, the solvent is available at MicroChem Corp. The schematic diagram of the above described micromachining process is shown on Fig. 1. The irradiation requires a scanning proton microbeam system equipped with suitable beam scanning and blanking facilities. This is available in the Institute, our setup has been upgraded from doublet to triplet focusing system (Oxford Microbeams Ltd.). For scanning we use a DIO card (PCI-6731 of National Instruments), and the IonScan software [1]. Sample preparation was carried out at our 'semi clean' room. This is also where chemical development of the samples and the optical microscopy have been done too. A Zeiss Axio Imager microscope is available (equipped with 5 objective lenses, 4 different contrast methods, transmitted or reflected light illumination). Fig. 2. shows a typical example of the Atomki logo. This is a bright field image, a number of different nice and colourful images can be produced with the other contrast techniques (for more images see the Institute website: http://www.atomki.hu/ ). (author)

Impact of foods with health logo on ssaturated fat, sodium and sugar intake of young Dutch adults

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Temme, E.H.M.; Voet, van der H.; Roodenburg, A.; Bulder, A.; Donkersgoed, van A.; Klaveren, van J.D.

2011-01-01

Objective Health logos are introduced to distinguish foods with ‘healthier’ nutrient composition from regular foods. In the present study, we evaluated the effects of changed food compositions according to health logo criteria on the intake of saturated fat, sugar and sodium in a Dutch population of

The Psychotherapeutic Effects of the Logo Technique in Booting ...

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The present study investigated the effective utilization of the Logo-Therapeutic strategy in the improvement of Adolescents relational behaviours. The study is a randomised 2x2 pre-test, posMest and control group design. Sixty adolescent subjects participated in the intervention programme with age range between 13 and ...

Contribuições à Prática do Psicólogo na Educação Profissional

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Juliana Prediger

Full Text Available Houve recentemente no Brasil um massivo incremento da educação profissional, científica e tecnológica, especialmente representada pelos Institutos Federais. Esse incremento foi marcado pela expansão da rede por meio da criação de centenas de novas unidades e contratação de milhares de profissionais. As novas contratações trouxeram um grande número de psicólogos e psicólogas para atuar na Educação Profissional. Este trabalho narra a experiência da criação de um espaço de diálogo entre os psicólogos inseridos nos Institutos Federais. Tal experiência, uma pesquisa-intervenção, teceu uma rede entre esses psicólogos por meio de um fórum virtual, que se tornou um espaço permanente para compartilhamento de experiências.

Gas Research Institute research program summary: Goals and accomplishments

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1991-07-01

Gas Research Institute's research and development programs pursue technologies that maximize the value of gas energy services while minimizing the cost of supplying and delivering gaseous fuels. Four program areas, Supply Options, End Use, Gas Operations, and Crosscutting Research, are described in the report, together with related project titles and numbers. Also included are summaries of 1990 research results, research collaboration and supported work, and patents and licensing agreements. Glossaries of budget and program terms and of acronyms and abbreviations often used in the GRI literature are added

Sobre o comportamento de chimpanzés: o que antropólogos e primatólogos podem ensinar sobre o assunto?

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Eliane Sebeika Rapchan

2010-06-01

Full Text Available Este artigo é um exercício etnográfico sobre a produção dos pesquisadores dedicados ao comportamento de chimpanzés enfocando questões relativas aos temas simbolização, sociabilidade, comunicação, cognição e consciência tomando o problema da existência de "culturas de chimpanzés", tal como muitos primatólogos têm afirmado na última década, como central. A estratégia consiste em estabelecer um diálogo constante entre a produção de conhecimento dirigida ao comportamento dos chimpanzés, a partir de 1960, e os próprios parâmetros e questões que a antropologia sociocultural enfatiza em sua reflexão sobre humanos, suas culturas, suas sociedades, via o debate entre local e universal, entre natureza e cultura. Os parâmetros teórico-metodológicos utilizados são provenientes da antropologia da ciência, das ideias e do conhecimento, como é conhecida a área da antropologia dedicada a pensar aspectos da produção do conhecimento, dentro e fora da disciplina.This article is an ethnographic study about the researches dedicated to chimpanzee behavior focusing questions related to symbolization, sociability, communication, cognition and consciousness taking as central the problem of "chimpanzee cultures", as many primatologists have affirming to exist in last decade. The strategy consists in to establish a constant dialogue between the production of knowledge about the chimpanzee behavior, since 1960, and the parameters and questions that sociocultural anthropology emphasizes in its reflection about humans, theirs cultures, theirs societies, through the debate between local and universal, culture and nature. The theoretical and methodological parameters utilized coming from the Anthropology of Science, Ideas and Knowledge, as is named the anthropological area that think about aspects of production of knowledge, inside and outside the discipline.

Fusion research program in Korea

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Hwang, Y.S.

1996-01-01

Fusion research in Korea is still premature, but it is a fast growing program. Groups in several universities and research institutes were working either in small experiments or in theoretical areas. Recently, couple of institutes who have small fusion-related experiments, proposed medium-size tokamak programs to jump into fusion research at the level of international recognition. Last year, Korean government finally approved to construct 'Superconducting Tokamak' as a national fusion program, and industries such as Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) and Samsung joined to support this program. Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) has organized national project teams including universities, research institutes and companies. National project teams are performing design works since this March. (author)

Connecting icons, logos and slogans in graphic trademarks

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Ambrožič, Maja

2016-01-01

In the public eye the organization is always considered or fully represented by its corporate identity that includes the size of the organization, annual payments, organizational structure, organizational culture, systems owned by the organization, premises, organizational culture, organizational strategy, mission, vision, number of employees etc. Graphic designer when designing graphic trademark by connecting graphic elements (logo, slogan and icon) must take in to consideration all abovemen...

Mundos Artísticos em Diálogo

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Dogmar Von Hoff

2001-12-01

Full Text Available Analisamos aqui a construção de universos narrativos na literatura e no cinema, bem como sua interação. Base para tanto são o texto Traumnovelle (Breve romance de sonho de Arthur Scnitzler, em diálogo com o filme de Stanley Kubrick, Eyes wide shut, realizado a partir dôo texto do autor austríaco.

The Holy Logos in the Writings of Philo of Alexandria

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Hoblík, Jiří

2014-01-01

Roč. 56, č. 3 (2014), s. 248-266 ISSN 0010-3713 R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GBP401/12/G168 Institutional support: RVO:67985955 Keywords : Philo of Alexandria * Ancient Jewish philosophy * Logos * holiness Subject RIV: AA - Philosophy ; Religion

LOGOS. HX: a core simulator for high conversion boiling water reactors

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Tsuiki, Makoto; Sakurada, Koichi; Yoshida, Hiroyuki.

1988-01-01

A three-dimensional physics simulator 'LOGOS. HX' has been developed for the designing analysis of high conversion boiling water reactor (HCBWR) cores. Its functions, calculational methods, and verification results will briefly be discussed. (author)

Un diálogo sobre principios constitucionales

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Ferrajoli, Luigi; Ruiz Manero, Juan

2011-01-01

En este diálogo, los autores comparan el enfoque de los principios constitucionales «regulativos» o «en sentido estricto» y de las directrices constitucionales en el «constitucionalismo garantista» defendido por Ferrajoli y en el «constitucionalismo principialista» en el que se reconoce Ruiz Manero. In this dialogue, the authors compare the approach to «regulative» or «in the strict sense» constitutional principles and to constitutional policies in «guarantee constitutionalism», advocated ...

Atuação dos psicólogos que trabalham em empresas que desenvolvem programas de qualidade

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Adriana Pellanda Gagno

1997-12-01

Full Text Available As aceleradas transformações por que o mundo do trabalho vem passando, devido à globalização da economia, estão construindo um novo paradigma organizacional, marcado pela busca da Qualidade Total (QT e da produtividade. O presente estudo exploratório procura conhecer a atuação dos psicólogos organizacionais que atuam num programa de QT. Os sujeitos são vinte psicólogos atuando há cerca de um ano ou mais em organizações multinacionais e/ou privadas de Curitiba. Entrevistas semiestruturadas com os sujeitos possibilitam a obtenção das informações que são gravadas, posteriormente categorizadas e analisadas quantitativa e qualitativamente. A análise de dados revela como principais os seguintes resultados: as dificuldades encontradas pelo psicólogo para ser um agente de transformação referem-se à área comportamental e não a processos; os psicólogos desenvolvem tanto atividades técnicas quanto de consultoria; participam do Programa de Qualidade por esta ser uma exigência da empresa; consideram essencial sua atuação no programa devido aos conhecimentos humanos e psicológicos que dizem possuir, porém apenas 20% deles têm pressupostos teóricos claros de Psicologia subsidiando sua prática. Conclui-se que estes psicólogos começam a modificar sua prática devido à pressão da nova realidade organizacional, contudo sua inconsistência teórica é um fator que dificulta a saída da atuação técnica tradicional para a ocupação do espaço que se abre a partir das atuais necessidades de mudança comportamental - objeto este de estudo e trabalho do profissional psicólogo.

Advertisement and Children: is Brand Logo Recognition of Children Effected their Nutritional Habits and Food Preferences?

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Burcu Tokuc

2009-12-01

Full Text Available AIM: This study was conducted for determining the eating habits and food knowledge and rate of recognizing brand logos currently featured in promotional campaigns of the food industry of the school children. And to explore the relationship between the ability of recognizing brand logos currently featured in promotional campaigns of the food industry and eating habits, food knowledge and preferences. METHOD: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 15 primary schools in the provincial center of Edirne. The questionnaire form was composed of three parts. In the first part; the socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional habits, in the second part; food knowledge and preferences of the students and in the third part; ability to recognize brand logos were questioned. RESULTS: 1018 students were participated in the study. The results of the study confirmed the findings of previous studies that the diet of children aged 9-11 was poor. The majority of the children reported eating unhealthy foods such cips, crisps and fast-food and drinking fizzy drinks at least once a day. Children knew healthy foods (med:8 but did not prefer healthy foods (med:5. 84.9 % of the students recognized more than the half of the brand logos. A correlation was found between higher brand logo recognition and poorer eating behaviors and food knowledge. CONCLUSION: Nonetheless this study did not presented strong evidence to suggest a casual link between food advertising and poor diet; it indicated that food promotion may have an influence on children. [TAF Prev Med Bull 2009; 8(6.000: 459-464

LA ÉTICA: UN PROBLEMA PARA EL ODONTÓLOGO A ÉTICA: UM PROBLEMA PARA O ODONTÓLOGO ETHICS: A PROBLEM FOR ODONTOLOGISTS

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Jorge Triana Estrada

2006-01-01

Full Text Available El presente trabajo pretende crear conciencia entre los profesionales de la salud y las instituciones formadoras de odontólogos, acerca del riesgo de pérdida de credibilidad ante la sociedad de nuestro ejercicio profesional, así como informar de las principales causas de inconformidad de los pacientes derivadas de la ausencia de aplicación de preceptos éticosO presente trabalho visa criar uma consciencia entre os profissionais da saúde e nas instituições formadoras de dentistas, acerca do risco de perda de credibilidade na sociedade no exercicio profissional do odontólogo. Além disso apresenta as principais causas de reclamações dos pacientes que surgem a partir da ausencia da aplicação dos principios éticosThis work pretends to awake consciousness, both in health professionals and in odontology teaching institutions, about the risk of loss of credibility facing professional practice. It also aims to inform about the main causes of patients' disagreement due to the absence of ethical rules

Research Ethics with Undergraduates in Summer Research Training Programs

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Cheung, I.; Yalcin, K.

2016-02-01

Many undergraduate research training programs incorporate research ethics into their programs and some are required. Engaging students in conversations around challenging topics such as conflict of interest, cultural and gender biases, what is science and what is normative science can difficult in newly formed student cohorts. In addition, discussing topics with more distant impacts such as science and policy, intellectual property and authorship, can be difficult for students in their first research experience that have more immediate concerns about plagiarism, data manipulation, and the student/faculty relationship. Oregon State University's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Ocean Sciences: From Estuaries to the Deep Sea as one model for incorporating a research ethics component into summer undergraduate research training programs. Weaved into the 10-week REU program, undergraduate interns participate in a series of conversations and a faculty mentor panel focused on research ethics. Topics discussed are in a framework for sharing myths, knowledge and personal experiences on issues in research with ethical implications. The series follows guidelines and case studies outlined from the text, On Being A Scientist: Responsible Conduct In Research Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy, National Academy of Sciences.

O papel do psicólogo escolar: Concepções de professores e gestores

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Pereira-Silva, Nara Liana; Andrade, Jaqueline Ferreira Condé de Melo; Crolman, Sarah Rezende; Mejía, Cristina Fuentes

2017-01-01

Resumo Historicamente, a atuação do psicólogo no contexto escolar tem sido mais caracterizada pelo modelo clínico do que por modelos mais sistêmicos e institucionais. O presente estudo objetivou descrever as concepções de professores e gestores sobre o papel do psicólogo escolar. Participaram desta investigação 38 membros da equipe administrativo-pedagógica e professores de uma escola particular, os quais foram entrevistados na própria escola, tendo sido construídas categorias de análise. Os ...

Aprendizaje dialógico en escenarios virtuales: Percepción de la comunidad universitaria sobre el diálogo online

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Margarita ROURA-REDONDO

2017-07-01

Full Text Available El aprendizaje dialógico fomenta la práctica educativa que potencia la interacción colectiva frente a la individualidad. Tiene por objetivo la transformación, promoviendo el diálogo equitativo y respetando la diversidad. La práctica dialógica, dentro de las teorías de la educación comunicativa, va a enriquecer en gran medida la consecución del aprendizaje y la búsqueda del conocimiento en entornos virtuales donde la comunicación se favorece a través de redes sociales y herramientas comunicativas. Este estudio plantea la pregunta de si la comunidad universitaria está preparada para introducir el diálogo en su práctica educativa. Los resultados han sido analizados mediante la distribución de frecuencias simple desde una perspectiva cuantitativa. A través de un cuestionario se ha podido conocer qué entienden por diálogo profesores y estudiantes universitarios de educación presencial, semipresencial y virtual y cómo consideran que son sus diálogos y los de los demás en diferentes contextos. Se llega a conclusiones tan significativas como que no existe una concepción del diálogo basada en la argumentación sino que consideran que el diálogo se limita a un intercambio de opiniones.

GRI's Devonian Shales Research Program

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Guidry, F.K.

1991-01-01

This paper presents a summary of the key observations and conclusions from the Gas Research Institute's (GRI's) Comprehensive Study Well (CSW) research program conducted in the Devonian Shales of the Appalachian Basin. Initiated in 1987, the CSW program was a series of highly instrumented study wells drilled in cooperation with industry partners. Seven wells were drilled as part of the program. Extensive data sets were collected and special experiments were run on the CSW's in addition to the operator's normal operations, with the objectives of identifying geologic production controls, refining formation evaluation tools, and improving reservoir description and stimulation practices in the Devonian Shales. This paper highlights the key results from the research conducted in the CSW program in the areas of geologic production controls, formation evaluation, stimulation and reservoir engineering, and field operations. The development of geologic, log analysis, and reservoir models for the Shales from the data gathered and analysis, and reservoir models for the Shales from the data gathered and analyzed during the research is discussed. In addition, on the basis of what was learned in the CSW program, GRI's plans for new research in the Devonian Shales are described

Human Research Program Integrated Research Plan. Revision A January 2009

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2009-01-01

The Integrated Research Plan (IRP) describes the portfolio of Human Research Program (HRP) research and technology tasks. The IRP is the HRP strategic and tactical plan for research necessary to meet HRP requirements. The need to produce an IRP is established in HRP-47052, Human Research Program - Program Plan, and is under configuration management control of the Human Research Program Control Board (HRPCB). Crew health and performance is critical to successful human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. The Human Research Program (HRP) is essential to enabling extended periods of space exploration because it provides knowledge and tools to mitigate risks to human health and performance. Risks include physiological and behavioral effects from radiation and hypogravity environments, as well as unique challenges in medical support, human factors, and behavioral or psychological factors. The Human Research Program (HRP) delivers human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. Without HRP results, NASA will face unknown and unacceptable risks for mission success and post-mission crew health. This Integrated Research Plan (IRP) describes HRP s approach and research activities that are intended to address the needs of human space exploration and serve HRP customers and how they are integrated to provide a risk mitigation tool. The scope of the IRP is limited to the activities that can be conducted with the resources available to the HRP; it does not contain activities that would be performed if additional resources were available. The timescale of human space exploration is envisioned to take many decades. The IRP illustrates the program s research plan through the timescale of early lunar missions of extended duration.

A participação dos psicólogos de São Paulo na regulamentação da profissão

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Marcos Almeida de Sá

Full Text Available O objetivo deste trabalho é sistematizar informações obtidas em documentos e publicações a respeito da participação dos psicólogos de São Paulo no processo de regulamentação da profissão de psicólogo no Brasil. Por meio da análise realizada, foi identificado o empenho de Annita Cabral pela formação e criação de um curso de bacharelado em Psicologia na Universidade de São Paulo. A criação da Sociedade de Psicologia de São Paulo e a da Associação Brasileira de Psicólogos - fundamentais para a organização e a representação institucional dos psicólogos de São Paulo em suas reivindicações - foram também iniciativas de Annita Cabral. Foram analisados projetos de lei para a regulamentação da profissão, enviados por diferentes agrupamentos e organizações de psicólogos brasileiros. Concluiu-se que a participação dos psicólogos de São Paulo teve papel fundamental para a formação e a definição das atribuições profissionais do psicólogo da maneira que estão estabelecidas na legislação atual.

O psicólogo no hospital geral: estilos e coletivos de pensamento

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Fabia Monica Souza dos Santos

2009-08-01

Full Text Available O artigo busca refletir sobre alguns embasamentos acerca das diferentes configurações do psicólogo que atua na área da saúde, em especial no hospital geral, com o objetivo de ampliar o conhecimento sobre o que constitui este ajustamento profissional. Como resultado, indicamos quatro coletivos de pensamento que julgamos serem os mais comuns: Psicologia Hospitalar, Psicologia Médica, Saúde Mental e Psicologia da Saúde. Apontamos algumas das especificidades desses coletivos, destacando a necessidade da realização de pesquisas em que os psicólogos atuantes em instituições hospitalares possam narrar suas histórias de inserção e delimitação da práxis profissional.

Rhesus macaques form preferences for brand logos through sex and social status based advertising.

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Acikalin, M Yavuz; Watson, Karli K; Fitzsimons, Gavan J; Platt, Michael L

2018-01-01

Like humans, monkeys value information about sex and status, inviting the hypothesis that our susceptibility to these factors in advertising arises from shared, ancestral biological mechanisms that prioritize social information. To test this idea, we asked whether rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) show choice behavior that is similar to humans in response to sex and social status in advertising. Our results show that monkeys form preferences for brand logos repeatedly paired with images of macaque genitals and high status monkeys. Moreover, monkeys sustain preferences for these brand logos even though choosing them provided no tangible rewards, a finding that cannot be explained by a decision mechanism operating solely on material outcomes. Together, our results endorse the hypothesis that the power of sex and status in advertising emerges from the spontaneous engagement of shared, ancestral neural circuits that prioritize information useful for navigating the social environment. Finally, our results show that simple associative conditioning is sufficient to explain the formation of preferences for brand logos paired with sexual or status-based images.

Seismic safety margins research program overview

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Tokarz, F.J.; Smith, P.D.

1978-01-01

A multiyear seismic research program has been initiated at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. This program, the Seismic Safety Margins Research Program (SSMRP) is funded by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. The program is designed to develop a probabilistic systems methodology for determining the seismic safety margins of nuclear power plants. Phase I, extending some 22 months, began in July 1978 at a funding level of approximately $4.3 million. Here we present an overview of the SSMRP. Included are discussions on the program objective, the approach to meet the program goal and objectives, end products, the probabilistic systems methodology, and planned activities for Phase I

Memorias de un Neurólogo

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Daniel Jácome Roca

1994-12-01

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El Académico Daniel Jácome Roca acaba de publicar un libro titulado “El hombre que tenía ataques de risa acompañados de placer sexual, y muchos casos más” que él llama “Memorias de un Neurólogo”.

Esta es una obra escrita en forma tal que habrá de interesar por igual no sólo a los individuos que dominan el difícil campo de las neurociencias sino en general a los médicos, profesionales de la salud, psicólogos y personal con una cultura general amplia.

Recuerda el mejor estilo del conocido neurólogo y escritor Oliver Sacks, creador de un nuevo género literario que combina la historia clínica con la narrativa, cuyo libro “El hombre que confundió a su esposa con un sombrero” fue un “best-seller” en los Estados Unidos. Otra de sus obras fue el origen de la película candidata al Oscar de la Academia: “Despertares” (Awakened. Los que vieron este precioso filme donde dolor y esperanza, ciencia y humanismo van de la mano, recordarán cómo el propio Sacks logra encontrar una luz en el oscuro mundo de los pacientes postencefalíticos, uno de los cuales fue genialmente representado por el astro Al Pacino.

El caso que genera el nombre del libro del profesor Jácome Roca corresponde a un paciente de nombre Broderick que padece un curioso síndrome llamado “convulsiones gelásticas”. Los detalles clínicos y humanos de este pobre hombre permiten que el autor divague sobre el diagnóstico diferencial que incluye por ejemplo la compleja epilepsia del lóbulo temporal. Al igual que el caso de Broderick está el de Carl, el de Rudy P., el de María y los de muchos otros que hacen que el especialista puede enseñar neurología de una manera entretenida y didáctica, sin dejar de mostrar su pesar por el dolor humano, ya que inicia el volumen con la frase evangélica: Bienaventurados los que sufren, porque ellos serán consolados.

El libro se divide en secciones que corresponden a las diferentes

NASA's computer science research program

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Larsen, R. L.

1983-01-01

Following a major assessment of NASA's computing technology needs, a new program of computer science research has been initiated by the Agency. The program includes work in concurrent processing, management of large scale scientific databases, software engineering, reliable computing, and artificial intelligence. The program is driven by applications requirements in computational fluid dynamics, image processing, sensor data management, real-time mission control and autonomous systems. It consists of university research, in-house NASA research, and NASA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS) and Institute for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering (ICASE). The overall goal is to provide the technical foundation within NASA to exploit advancing computing technology in aerospace applications.

Research program on regulatory safety research

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Mailaender, R.

2010-02-01

This paper elaborated for the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) presents the synthesis report for 2009 made by the SFOE's program leader on the research program concerning regulatory nuclear safety research, as co-ordinated by the Swiss Nuclear Safety Inspectorate ENSI. Work carried out in various areas is reviewed, including that done on reactor safety, radiation protection and waste disposal as well as human aspects, organisation and safety culture. Work done concerning materials, pressure vessel integrity, transient analysis, the analysis of serious accidents in light-water reactors, fuel and material behaviour, melt cooling and concrete interaction is presented. OECD data bank topics are discussed. Transport and waste disposal research at the Mont Terri rock laboratory is looked at. Requirements placed on the personnel employed in nuclear power stations are examined and national and international co-operation is reviewed

psicólogo en Colombia

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Víctor Hugo Charria Ortiz

2011-01-01

Full Text Available Actualmente, en Colombia, ha crecido el interés por la identificación y evaluación de las competencias como elemento de formación y posterior desarrollo profesional. Es de interés de este artículo, abordar el concepto de competencia a partir de múltiples definiciones y posturas teóricas del concepto, y que dan cuenta al lector acerca de la pluralidad que entrañan según sea su utilización. También se mostrarán diferentes clasificaciones que los estudiosos del constructo atribuyen a la competencia y, finalmente, se describirán algunos estudios y posiciones que se han desarrollado sobre las competencias del psicólogo profesional, con énfasis en el caso colombiano.

A propósito de la Ley de Comunicación en Ecuador : diálogo con Valerio Fuenzalida

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Oquendo Sánchez, Christian

2011-01-01

Diálogo con el comunicólogo chileno, quien aborda el tema de la Ley de Comunicación en Ecuador a partir de la experiencia de las trasnformaciones legales y la vigencia de los medios públicos en Chile. Fuenzalida conoce muy bien ambas realidades y avizora salidas para Ecuador. Diálogo com o especialista em comunicaç?o chilenos que aborda a quest?o da Lei de Comunicaç?o no Equador a partir das transformaç?es da experiência jurídica ea validade dos meios de comunicaç?o públicos no Chile. Fuen...

A formação de psicólogos escolares no Brasil: uma revisão bibliográfica

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Fábia de Oliveira Santos

Full Text Available Resumo:O presente artigo é um dos resultados do Projeto multicêntrico "A formação do psicólogo escolar e as Diretrizes Curriculares em psicologia: concepções teóricas, bases metodológicas e atuação profissional" e teve como objetivo elaborar um panorama das discussões sobre a formação do psicólogo escolar no Brasil. A pesquisa ocorreu na base de dados LILACS, com a palavra-chave "formação do psicólogo escolar". Foram analisados 19 trabalhos entre os anos de 1988 e 2011, que discutiam temas entre a formação e a atuação do psicólogo escolar. Concluiu-se que a formação profissional em psicologia escolar, segundo os autores pesquisados, não tem se constituído como prioritária para a formação do psicólogo. Há também a necessidade de se desenvolver pesquisas e aprimorar os conhecimentos da área de psicologia escolar, principalmente no que tange aos currículos dos cursos e à metodologia pela qual os conteúdos são ministrados aos alunos.

TRX-LOGOS - a graphical tool to demonstrate DNA information content dependent upon backbone dynamics in addition to base sequence.

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Fortin, Connor H; Schulze, Katharina V; Babbitt, Gregory A

2015-01-01

It is now widely-accepted that DNA sequences defining DNA-protein interactions functionally depend upon local biophysical features of DNA backbone that are important in defining sites of binding interaction in the genome (e.g. DNA shape, charge and intrinsic dynamics). However, these physical features of DNA polymer are not directly apparent when analyzing and viewing Shannon information content calculated at single nucleobases in a traditional sequence logo plot. Thus, sequence logos plots are severely limited in that they convey no explicit information regarding the structural dynamics of DNA backbone, a feature often critical to binding specificity. We present TRX-LOGOS, an R software package and Perl wrapper code that interfaces the JASPAR database for computational regulatory genomics. TRX-LOGOS extends the traditional sequence logo plot to include Shannon information content calculated with regard to the dinucleotide-based BI-BII conformation shifts in phosphate linkages on the DNA backbone, thereby adding a visual measure of intrinsic DNA flexibility that can be critical for many DNA-protein interactions. TRX-LOGOS is available as an R graphics module offered at both SourceForge and as a download supplement at this journal. To demonstrate the general utility of TRX logo plots, we first calculated the information content for 416 Saccharomyces cerevisiae transcription factor binding sites functionally confirmed in the Yeastract database and matched to previously published yeast genomic alignments. We discovered that flanking regions contain significantly elevated information content at phosphate linkages than can be observed at nucleobases. We also examined broader transcription factor classifications defined by the JASPAR database, and discovered that many general signatures of transcription factor binding are locally more information rich at the level of DNA backbone dynamics than nucleobase sequence. We used TRX-logos in combination with MEGA 6.0 software

1974 review of the research program

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1975-01-01

The role of the Research Program in Controlled Thermonuclear Research, the activities that are contained within the Research Program, and summaries of the reports prepared by the study groups that analyzed the six activity areas that make up the Research Program are described. The recommendations by an ''Overview Panel'' are given. The recommendations are based on an analysis of the individual study group reports, consultations with CTR staff and field scientists, and on independent review of CTR program plans and needs. In some cases the recommendations of the Overview Panel are identical with study group recommendations and in other cases they are not. Some recommendations by the Overview Panel take into account factors and information that go beyond that available to the study groups. The five-year budget needed to accomplish the recommended Research Program is discussed. The Overview Panel chose to normalize its budget recommendations to the actual FY 1975 Research Program budget, reflecting the fact that this is already determined. The budgets for subsequent years are then based on this starting point. The complete reports prepared by the six study groups are given. Each report is based on an analysis of the needs as dictated by the Magnetic Confinement Systems and Development and Technology Program Plans. (U.S.)

Estado actual de los neonatólogos certificados en México

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L.M. González-Gómez

2015-12-01

Conclusiones: En México hay un neonatólogo por cada 1,823 recién nacidos, 55% de ellos son mujeres, 10 hospitales han formado al 85% de los subespecialistas, el 70% trabaja en hospitales públicos y el 12% en privados.

NCI: DCTD: Biometric Research Program

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The Biometric Research Program (BRP) is the statistical and biomathematical component of the Division of Cancer Treatment, Diagnosis and Centers (DCTDC). Its members provide statistical leadership for the national and international research programs of the division in developmental therapeutics, developmental diagnostics, diagnostic imaging and clinical trials.

Oralidad y escritura en el diálogo platónico

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Rodrigo Verano Liaño

2017-12-01

Full Text Available Este artículo aborda la relación entre oralidad y escritura que se da en los diálogos platónicos, desde una perspectiva lingüística. Con auxilio del marco proporcionado por los nuevos enfoques para el estudio de los ejes hablado y escrito de la lengua, se propone un modelo de análisis del diálogo platónico en sintonía con las dos situaciones comunicativas que constituyen, respectivamente, el proceso de emisión y recepción de la obra, y la ficción literaria. Se aporta como estudio de caso el análisis de las aposiciones parafrásticas en La República, construcción que se alinea entre los fenómenos que admiten una mejor explicación si se relacionan con la impronta oral del texto.

Ética, clínica e diretrizes: a formação do psicólogo em tempos de avaliação de cursos Ética, clínica y directrices: la formación del psicólogo en tiempos de evaluación de cursos Ethics, clinic, and directives: psychologist's qualification, in times of course assessment

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João Leite Ferreira Neto

2006-08-01

Full Text Available O presente artigo apresenta e discute os resultados de uma pesquisa sobre a relação entre ética e clínica no contexto da formação universitária do psicólogo. A clínica é entendida como um dispositivo ético de subjetivação, a partir da análise de conceitos extraídos de Lacan e Foucault. O trabalho de campo foi realizado numa instituição particular de ensino superior, com ênfase em sua clínica-escola. Os dados obtidos são colocados em um diálogo crítico com a proposta de Diretrizes Curriculares para os cursos de Psicologia. Salienta-se a importância da ética entendida como conjunto de "práticas de si" na formação geral do psicólogo, ainda que esta ênfase não seja contemplada pelas Diretrizes. Considera-se relevante que a dimensão ética da clínica "psi" esteja presente de modo transversal, não segmentado, na formação geral do psicólogo.El presente artículo presenta y discute los resultados de una investigación sobre la relación entre ética y clínica en el contexto de la formación universitaria del psicólogo. La clínica es entendida como un dispositivo ético de subjetivación, a partir del análisis de conceptos extraídos de Lacan y Foucault. El trabajo de campo fue realizado en una institución privada de enseñanza superior, con énfasis en su clínica-escuela. Los datos obtenidos son puestos en un diálogo crítico con la propuesta de Directrices Curriculares para los cursos de Psicología. Se resalta la importancia de la ética entendida como conjunto de "prácticas de sí" en la formación general del psicólogo, aunque este énfasis no sea contemplado por las Directrices. Se considera relevante que la dimensión ética de la clínica "psi" esté presente de modo transversal, no segmentado, en la formación general del psicólogo.The current article presents and discusses the results of a research about the relation between Ethics and Clinic in the context of the university qualification granted to

A prova retórica do logos no filme narrativo de ficção

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Carolina Assunção e ALVES

2016-08-01

Full Text Available RESUMO O logos consiste na prova retórica técnica/artística, segundo (Aristóteles, 2000, em que o orador demonstra ou tenta demonstrar a verdade pelo discurso; ou seja, trata-se do uso do raciocínio lógico com o objetivo de fundar uma proposição persuasiva. Para autores como (Amossy, 2006 e (Olbrechts-Tyteca e Perelman, 2008, os gêneros discursivos, uma vez que sempre visam a algum tipo de impacto sobre o público, são providos de argumentatividade em diferentes graus e intenções. Neste artigo, pretendemos discutir possibilidades de emprego da prova retórica do logos no filme narrativo de ficção, sob a perspectiva da análise argumentativa do discurso e da teoria semiolinguística (Charaudeau, 2001. O método utilizado consiste na aplicação de algumas categorias do logos à análise argumentativo-discursiva de algumas sequências do filme O Poderoso Chefão II (The Godfather Part II, 1974, de Francis Ford Coppola, levando em consideração os elementos da linguagem cinematográfica envolvidos. Esta pesquisa permitiu verificar a proficuidade da abordagem do filme de ficção como objeto de estudo nessa área, bem como a relação intrínseca entre as provas retóricas do ethos, do pathos e do logos.

Fusion Energy Postdoctoral Research Program, Professional Development Program: FY 1987 annual report

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1988-01-01

In FY 1986, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) initiated two programs for the US Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Fusion Energy (OFE): the Fusion Energy Postdoctoral Research Program and the Fusion Energy Professional Development Program. These programs provide opportunities to conduct collaborative research in magnetic fusion energy research and development programs at DOE laboratories and contractor sites. Participants become trained in advanced fusion energy research, interact with outstanding professionals, and become familiar with energy-related national issues while making personal contributions to the search for solutions to scientific problems. Both programs enhance the national fusion energy research and development effort by providing channels for the exchange of scientists and engineers, the diffusion of ideas and knowledge, and the transfer of relevant technologies. These programs, along with the Magnetic Fusion Energy Science and Technology Fellowship Programs, compose the fusion energy manpower development programs administered by ORAU for DOE/OFE

Erotikos logos and paganism in the works of Papadiamantis: an interpretation of the female type

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2009-01-01

M.A. The purpose of this study is to introduce to the reader to meaning of erotikos logos in Papadiamantis’ prose. Special attention is also paid to the female type, as it was formed at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in Greece. The theme of paganism with special reference to the erotikos logos is examined in Preface as well. The examination is based on Triantafillopoulos’ edition, the Άπαντα. In Introduction the theoretical framework is discussed, which i...

Epidemiology & Genomics Research Program

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The Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program, in the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, funds research in human populations to understand the determinants of cancer occurrence and outcomes.

Medicine or ecstasy? The importance of the logo.

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Daveluy, Amélie; Miremont-Salamé, Ghada; Rahis, Anne-Cécile; Delile, Jean-Michel; Bégaud, Bernard; Gachie, Jean-Pierre; Haramburu, Françoise

2010-04-01

Some pharmaceutical tablets have an appearance that resembles that of ecstasy (a logo and often a name referring to it, a given shape and/or a colour). These are sometimes sold in the street as 'ecstasy'. In order to assess the knowledge of this phenomenon, surveys were conducted among designer drug users (DDUsers), pharmacists and pharmaceutical firms. Three surveys were conducted: the first one was conducted among DDUsers by means of an anonymous questionnaire; the second one consisted of a 1-month postal survey within a network of 155 community pharmacies in the Aquitaine region, Southwestern France and the third one consisted of a postal questionnaire sent to 71 pharmaceutical firms. Nineteen users, 77 pharmacists and 25 pharmaceutical firms participated in the surveys. All DDUsers knew the existence of what they call ecstasy 'swindles', but less than one quarter of the pharmacists and one third of pharmaceutical firms were aware of the potential recreational and involuntary misuse of medicines. The phenomenon of 'swindle' in the illicit market is not new. However, the sale of medicines because of their appearance or logo seems to be quite rare. In order to limit this diversion, prevention should be reinforced. In addition, recommendations on the appearance of medicine tablets should be set up by regulatory agencies in charge of medicine approval.

Interpretation of the logo's graphic system and colours.

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Ahade, Y

1993-01-01

The Center for African Family Studies (CAFS) has been in existence since 1975. The organization explains to the public its rationale for the symbols and colors which represent its logo. There are three distinctive circles in the logo. Circles in most black African cultures symbolize life, continuity, and eternity. As such, CAFS strives for the continuity of life for African populations. A couple stares in the same direction. The couple symbolizes the reproduction of life, while staring in the same direction is a popular and christian symbol of the notion of the couple. CAFS provides couples with relevant information which enables them to jointly determine and lead a responsible sex life. The head represents a human being, while the brain remains the symbol of thought, and the fetus is a physical and expressive symbol of the renewal of life which is first planned in the head of the couple. Red, black, green, white, and gold were chosen as being in harmony with the philosophical ideas of CAFS. Blood is red and symbolizes vitality and life, with blood being an unique biological product. Red also warns of danger such as the risk of consequences from rapid population growth. Black represents the color of African peoples, green symbolizes hope, gold symbolizes wealth, and white symbolizes in many cultures purity, innocence, and joy.

Logo Effects on Brand Extension Evaluations from the Electrophysiological Perspective.

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Shang, Qian; Pei, Guanxiong; Dai, Shenyi; Wang, Xiaoyi

2017-01-01

Brand extension typically has two strategies: brand name extension (BN) and brand logo extension (BL). The current study explored which strategy (BN or BL) better enhanced the success of dissimilar brand extension and product promotion in enterprises. Event-related potentials (ERPs) were used to investigate electrophysiological processes when subjects evaluated their acceptance of the brand extension using a combined picture of S1 and S2. S1 was a famous brand presented by two identity signs (brand name and brand logo). S2 was a picture of an extension product that belonged to a dissimilar product category than S1. The behavior data showed that BL was more acceptable than BN in the dissimilar brand extension. The neurophysiology process was reflected by a less negative N2 component and a larger P300 component in the BL than in the BN. We suggested that N2 reflected a whole conflict between the brand-product combination and the long-term memory and that P300 could be regarded as the reflection of the categorization process in the working memory.

Food marketing towards children: brand logo recognition, food-related behavior and BMI among 3-13-year-olds in a south Indian town.

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Ueda, Peter; Tong, Leilei; Viedma, Cristobal; Chandy, Sujith J; Marrone, Gaetano; Simon, Anna; Stålsby Lundborg, Cecilia

2012-01-01

To assess exposure to marketing of unhealthy food products and its relation to food related behavior and BMI in children aged 3-13, from different socioeconomic backgrounds in a south Indian town. Child-parent pairs (n=306) were recruited at pediatric clinics. Exposure to food marketing was assessed by a digital logo recognition test. Children matched 18 logos of unhealthy food (high in fat/sugar/salt) featured in promotion material from the food industry to pictures of corresponding products. Children's nutritional knowledge, food preferences, purchase requests, eating behavior and socioeconomic characteristics were assessed by a digital game and parental questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. Recognition rates for the brand logos ranged from 30% to 80%. Logo recognition ability increased with age (pfood preferences or purchase requests. Children from higher socioeconomic groups in the region had higher brand logo recognition ability and are possibly exposed to more food marketing. The study did not lend support to a link between exposure to marketing and poor eating behavior, distorted nutritional knowledge or increased purchase requests. The correlation between logo recognition and BMI warrants further investigation on food marketing towards children and its potential role in the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases in this part of India.

POR UM NOVO HORIZONTE PROFISSIONAL DO TURISMÓLOGO

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Eduardo Yázigi; Universidade de São Paulo

2011-01-01

Resumo – Hoje, a organização do trabalho mostra a necessidade de que o diploma de curso superior posicione um campo operacional bem definido. Em contrapartida, na medida em que o Ministério da Educação oficializa o que seja um curso de Turismo, resultaria incoerente não abonar as especializações do turismólogo enquanto profissão, como sustenta este artigo. O campo de atuação que se abre, entretanto, seri...

Food marketing towards children: brand logo recognition, food-related behavior and BMI among 3-13-year-olds in a south Indian town.

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Full Text Available OBJECTIVES: To assess exposure to marketing of unhealthy food products and its relation to food related behavior and BMI in children aged 3-13, from different socioeconomic backgrounds in a south Indian town. METHODS: Child-parent pairs (n=306 were recruited at pediatric clinics. Exposure to food marketing was assessed by a digital logo recognition test. Children matched 18 logos of unhealthy food (high in fat/sugar/salt featured in promotion material from the food industry to pictures of corresponding products. Children's nutritional knowledge, food preferences, purchase requests, eating behavior and socioeconomic characteristics were assessed by a digital game and parental questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. RESULTS: Recognition rates for the brand logos ranged from 30% to 80%. Logo recognition ability increased with age (p<0.001 and socioeconomic level (p<0.001 comparing children in the highest and lowest of three socioeconomic groups. Adjusted for gender, age and socioeconomic group, logo recognition was associated with higher BMI (p=0.022 and nutritional knowledge (p<0.001 but not to unhealthy food preferences or purchase requests. CONCLUSIONS: Children from higher socioeconomic groups in the region had higher brand logo recognition ability and are possibly exposed to more food marketing. The study did not lend support to a link between exposure to marketing and poor eating behavior, distorted nutritional knowledge or increased purchase requests. The correlation between logo recognition and BMI warrants further investigation on food marketing towards children and its potential role in the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases in this part of India.

Subsurface transport program: Research summary

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1987-01-01

DOE's research program in subsurface transport is designed to provide a base of fundamental scientific information so that the geochemical, hydrological, and biological mechanisms that contribute to the transport and long term fate of energy related contaminants in subsurface ecosystems can be understood. Understanding the physical and chemical mechanisms that control the transport of single and co-contaminants is the underlying concern of the program. Particular attention is given to interdisciplinary research and to geosphere-biosphere interactions. The scientific results of the program will contribute to resolving Departmental questions related to the disposal of energy-producing and defense wastes. The background papers prepared in support of this document contain additional information on the relevance of the research in the long term to energy-producing technologies. Detailed scientific plans and other research documents are available for high priority research areas, for example, in subsurface transport of organic chemicals and mixtures and in the microbiology of deep aquifers. 5 figs., 1 tab

HERRAMIENTAS EN 3D PARA EL MODELADO DE ESCENARIOS VIRTUALES BASADOS EN LOGO. ESTADO DEL ARTE

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Luz Santamaría Granados

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Este artículo revisa la comprobada fundamentación pedagógica de LOGO (Papert, 2003 que a su vez ofrece interesantes estrategias de motivación para los niños, en aspectos tales como el desarrollo de habilidades espaciales a través de su propia exploración de mundos virtuales. La metodología original fue propuesta por Seymour Papert para escenarios en dos dimensiones (2D. Por lo tanto, se analiza la posibilidad de integrar las ventajas pedagógicas de LOGO con una interfaz gráfica en tres dimensiones (3D, al aprovechar la tecnología contemplada en los estándares del consorcio Web3D. Además menciona los componentes X3D que permiten el uso de avatares (humanoides para facilitar la interacción de los usuarios en mundos virtuales dinámicos, al disponer de personajes adicionales al de la tortuga de LOGO.

ANSTO - program of research 1991-1992

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1991-01-01

The direction and priorities of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) research program are outlined. During the period under review. Many of the initiatives of previous years come to fruition, adding significant strength and dimension to the Organisation's research capabilities. The advent of Australian Supercomputing Technology, a joint venture between Fujitsu Australia and ANSTO, will enable the grand challenges of computational science to underpin Ansto research generally but specifically in environmental science. The development of the accelerator mass spectrometry facilities on the tandem accelerator supported new initiatives in environmental research and management. The National Medical Cyclotron opens a new era in radiopharmaceutical research and development. Finally, the recently commissioned hot isostatic press provides a unique national resource for the development of new ceramics and their applications. The direction and priorities of Ansto's research program are determined through a combination of external and internal review. The Program Advisory Committees provide external evaluation against national objectives. New Committees have been formed and membership reflects the national and international nature of the ANSTO research programs. ills

Jointly Sponsored Research Program Energy Related Research

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2009-03-31

Cooperative Agreement, DE-FC26-98FT40323, Jointly Sponsored Research (JSR) Program at Western Research Institute (WRI) began in 1998. Over the course of the Program, a total of seventy-seven tasks were proposed utilizing a total of $23,202,579 in USDOE funds. Against this funding, cosponsors committed $26,557,649 in private funds to produce a program valued at $49,760,228. The goal of the Jointly Sponsored Research Program was to develop or assist in the development of innovative technology solutions that will: (1) Increase the production of United States energy resources - coal, natural gas, oil, and renewable energy resources; (2) Enhance the competitiveness of United States energy technologies in international markets and assist in technology transfer; (3) Reduce the nation's dependence on foreign energy supplies and strengthen both the United States and regional economies; and (4) Minimize environmental impacts of energy production and utilization. Under the JSR Program, energy-related tasks emphasized enhanced oil recovery, heavy oil upgrading and characterization, coal beneficiation and upgrading, coal combustion systems development including oxy-combustion, emissions monitoring and abatement, coal gasification technologies including gas clean-up and conditioning, hydrogen and liquid fuels production, coal-bed methane recovery, and the development of technologies for the utilization of renewable energy resources. Environmental-related activities emphasized cleaning contaminated soils and waters, processing of oily wastes, mitigating acid mine drainage, and demonstrating uses for solid waste from clean coal technologies, and other advanced coal-based systems. Technology enhancement activities included resource characterization studies, development of improved methods, monitors and sensors. In general the goals of the tasks proposed were to enhance competitiveness of U.S. technology, increase production of domestic resources, and reduce environmental

The Future of Nearshore Processes Research: U.S. Integrated Coastal Research Program

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Elko, N.; Feddersen, F.; Foster, D. L.; Hapke, C. J.; Holman, R. A.; McNinch, J.; Mulligan, R. P.; Ozkan-Haller, H. T.; Plant, N. G.; Raubenheimer, B.

2016-02-01

The authors, representing the acting Nearshore Advisory Council, have developed an implementation plan for a U.S. Nearshore Research Program based on the 2015 Future of Nearshore Processes report that was authored by the nearshore community. The objectives of the plan are to link research programs across federal agencies, NGOs, industry, and academia into an integrated national program and to increase academic and NGO participation in federal agency nearshore processes research. A primary recommendation is interagency collaboration to build a research program that will coordinate and fund U.S. nearshore processes research across three broad research themes: 1) long-term coastal evolution due to natural and anthropogenic processes; 2) extreme events; and 3) physical, biological and chemical processes impacting human and ecosystem health. The plan calls for a new program to be developed by an executive committee of federal agency leaders, NGOs, and an academic representative, created similarly to the existing NOPP program. This leadership will be established prior to the 2016 Ocean Sciences meeting and will have agreed on responsibilities and a schedule for development of the research program. To begin to understand the scope of today's U.S. coastal research investment, a survey was distributed to ten federal agency R&D program heads. Six of the ten agencies indicated that they fund coastal research, with a combined annual coastal research budget of nearly 100 million (NSF has not responded). The priority of the three research themes were ranked nearly equally and potential research support ranged from 15-19 million for each theme, with approximately 12 million as direct contribution to academic research. Beyond addressing our fundamental science questions, it is critical that the nearshore community stay organized to represent academic interests on the new executive committee. The program goal is the integration of academic, NGO, and federal agencies.

Programs of the Office of Energy Research

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1985-07-01

The purpose of this research has been to support the energy technology development programs by providing insight into fundamental science and associated phenomena and developing new or advanced concepts and techniques. Today, this responsibility rests with the Office of Energy Research (ER), DOE, whose present programs have their origins in pioneering energy-related research which was initiated nearly 40 years ago. The Director, Office of Energy Research, also acts as the chief scientist and scientific advisor to the Secretary of Energy for the entire spectrum of energy research and development (R and D) programs of the Department. ER programs include several thousand individual projects and hundreds of laboratories, universities, and other research facilities throughout the United States. The current organization of ER is shown. The budgets for the various ER programs for the last two fiscal years are shown. In the following pages, each of these programs and activities are described briefly for the information of the scientific community and the public at large

Monólogos humorísticos televisivos en la clase de español como lengua extranjera: Herramientas de aprendizaje

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Fermín Martos Eliche

2015-01-01

Full Text Available El estudio que presentamos pretende añadir una visión interdisciplinar del uso de un tipo de discurso muy extendido en nuestra sociedad que ejemplifica muy adecuadamente la llamada inteligencia cultural: el monólogo. Se trata de acercar al estudiante de español de niveles avanzados a elementos subyacentes - difícilmente explicables- de los diferentes niveles lingüísticos y culturales del español a través de los monólogos humorísticos que aparecen en televisión. Analizamos la importancia del humor y de la inteligencia cultural en estos monólogos, haciendo hincapié en lo que llamamos minimonólogos y su utilidad en la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera, pues en ellos confluyen los más diversos elementos culturales de la lengua, lo que permite al estudiante acercarse a la realidad a la vez que se divierte durante el proceso educativo.

Rol del kinesiólogo en una unidad de piso pelviano

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Fuentes V. Kine. Bernardita

2013-03-01

Full Text Available Las disfunciones del piso pélvico (DPP deben ser evaluadas y tratadas en forma multidisciplinaria. El kinesiólogo especialista en piso pelviano es un profesional que tiene un rol bien definido en este equipo de salud. La rehabilitación es considerada como tratamiento de primera línea en el abordaje de un número significativo de DPP. Los inicios del entrenamiento muscular del piso pélvico datan de los años 50, sin embargo desde la década de los 80, el kinesiólogo no solo realiza ejercicios, sino que su enfoque es más amplio incluyendo una serie de técnicas kinésicas y que se denomina reeducación pelviperineal (RPP. Los resultados de los tratamientos de rehabilitación han sido demostrados en distintas disfunciones del piso pelviano, teniendo además un rol fundamental en la prevención. El desarrollo de esta especialidad es nueva en nuestro país, pero ha ido adquiriendo poco a poco más relevancia y credibilidad. El objetivo del siguiente artículo es exponer el enfoque y el aporte del kinesiólogo, no sólo en el tratamiento sino también en la prevención de disfunciones del piso pelviano. Además se desea dar a conocer la indicación y las etapas y método de la reeducación pelviperineal y por último, el desarrollo que ha tenido esta especialidad kinésica en nuestro país.

Marine biosurfaces research program

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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) of the U.S. Navy is starting a basic research program to address the initial events that control colonization of surfaces by organisms in marine environments. The program “arises from the Navy's need to understand and ultimately control biofouling and biocorrosion in marine environments,” according to a Navy announcement.The program, “Biological Processes Controlling Surface Modification in the Marine Environment,” will emphasize the application of in situ techniques and modern molecular biological, biochemical, and biophysical approaches; it will also encourage the development of interdisciplinary projects. Specific areas of interest include sensing and response to environmental surface (physiology/physical chemistry), factors controlling movement to and retention at surfaces (behavior/hydrodynamics), genetic regulation of attachment (molecular genetics), and mechanisms of attachment (biochemistry/surface chemistry).

Otolaryngology Residency Program Research Resources and Scholarly Productivity.

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Villwock, Jennifer A; Hamill, Chelsea S; Nicholas, Brian D; Ryan, Jesse T

2017-06-01

Objective To delineate research resources available to otolaryngology residents and their impact on scholarly productivity. Study Design Survey of current otolaryngology program directors. Setting Otolaryngology residency programs. Subjects and Methods An anonymous web-based survey was sent to 98 allopathic otolaryngology training program directors. Fisher exact tests and nonparametric correlations were used to determine statistically significant differences among various strata of programs. Results Thirty-nine percent (n = 38) of queried programs responded. Fourteen (37%) programs had 11 to 15 full-time, academic faculty associated with the residency program. Twenty (53%) programs have a dedicated research coordinator. Basic science lab space and financial resources for statistical work were present at 22 programs (58%). Funding is uniformly provided for presentation of research at conferences; a minority of programs (13%) only funded podium presentations. Twenty-four (63%) have resident research requirements beyond the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandate of preparing a "manuscript suitable for publication" prior to graduation. Twenty-five (67%) programs have residents with 2 to 3 active research projects at any given time. None of the investigated resources were significantly associated with increased scholarly output. There was no uniformity to research curricula. Conclusions Otolaryngology residency programs value research, evidenced by financial support provided and requirements beyond the ACGME minimum. Additional resources were not statistically related to an increase in resident research productivity, although they may contribute positively to the overall research experience during training. Potential future areas to examine include research curricula best practices, how to develop meaningful mentorship and resource allocation that inspires continued research interest, and intellectual stimulation.

Identity Crisis: How the University of California System Built a Brand Identity but Lost a Logo Along the Way

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Simon, Jason

2013-01-01

The logo controversy was sparked by an article on the "San Jose Mercury News"' website that was promptly picked up by other news outlets and shared across social networks. Under the headline "University of California introduces a modern logo" sat a blurry, low-quality image of the new monogram next to the 145-year-old UC seal.…

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Academic Research Program

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Loomer, S. A.

2004-12-01

"Know the Earth.Show the Way." In fulfillment of its vision, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides geospatial intelligence in all its forms and from whatever source-imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial data and information-to ensure the knowledge foundation for planning, decision, and action. To achieve this, NGA conducts a multi-disciplinary program of basic research in geospatial intelligence topics through grants and fellowships to the leading investigators, research universities, and colleges of the nation. This research provides the fundamental science support to NGA's applied and advanced research programs. The major components of the NGA Academic Research Program (NARP) are: - NGA University Research Initiatives (NURI): Three-year basic research grants awarded competitively to the best investigators across the US academic community. Topics are selected to provide the scientific basis for advanced and applied research in NGA core disciplines. - Historically Black College and University - Minority Institution Research Initiatives (HBCU-MI): Two-year basic research grants awarded competitively to the best investigators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Minority Institutions across the US academic community. - Director of Central Intelligence Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships: Fellowships providing access to advanced research in science and technology applicable to the intelligence community's mission. The program provides a pool of researchers to support future intelligence community needs and develops long-term relationships with researchers as they move into career positions. This paper provides information about the NGA Academic Research Program, the projects it supports and how other researchers and institutions can apply for grants under the program.

NOTAS PARA UN DIÁLOGO

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María Nieves Alonso M.

2004-11-01

Full Text Available La relación de Pablo Neruda con la poesía y los poetas peninsulares ha sido destacada en varios estudios. El mismo poeta ha entregado hermosas señales sobre el asunto. En esta línea, "Notas para un diálogo" propone demostrar la vinculación profunda entre el Premio Nobel chileno y Antonio Gamoneda, poeta español (leonés nacido en Oviedo contemporáneo. La intuición inicial y los indicios preliminares, surgidos por la lectura de algunos relatos de infancia poetizados por los autores, permite avanzar hasta precisar los elementos de un diálogo temático, léxico y sintáctico que revela una misma proposición estética surgida de una conciencia desolada y en constante regreso a lo deshabitado del yo y con un gran compromiso con su tiempo. La profunda comunidad de la lengua que estos poetas habitan, compleja y diáfana a tiempos, muestra las afinidades y diferencias de unas poéticas que parecen decir: "Estamos rodeados de pura muerte, vivimos rodeados de muerte y, al mismo tiempo, de luz, palabras y silencio. Somos desiertos, pero poblados de tribus, de fauna, de flores"Pablo Neruda's relation to peninsular poetry and poets has been well emphasized in diverse studies. The poet himself has left beautiful intimations on this matter. In this perspective,'Notes for a Dialogue' intends to demostrate the prolound bonds between the Chilean Nobel Prize, and the contemporary Spanish poet, Antonio Gamonal (born in Oviedo. The initial intuition and the preliminary hints, arising from the reading of some childhood memories poetized by these poets, permit us to advance towards the identification of the elements of a syntactical, lexicographic and thematic dialogue revealing an identical aesthetic proposal born out of a desolate conscience in constant return to an uninhabited self, with full commitment to the age, The profound community of the language binding these poets, shows affinities as well as differences in their respective poetics which may

Advanced maintenance research programs

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Marston, T.U.; Gelhaus, F.; Burke, R.

1985-01-01

The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with an idea of the advanced maintenance research program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). A brief description of the maintenance-related activities is provided as a foundation for the advanced maintenance research projects. The projects can be divided into maintenance planning, preventive maintenance program development and implementation, predictive (or conditional) maintenance, and innovative maintenance techniques. The projects include hardware and software development, human factors considerations, and technology promotion and implementation. The advanced concepts include: the incorporation of artificial intelligence into outage planning; turbine and pump maintenance; rotating equipment monitoring and diagnostics with the aid of expert systems; and the development of mobile robots for nuclear power plant maintenance

Food Marketing towards Children: Brand Logo Recognition, Food-Related Behavior and BMI among 3–13-Year-Olds in a South Indian Town

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Ueda, Peter; Tong, Leilei; Viedma, Cristobal; Chandy, Sujith J.; Marrone, Gaetano; Simon, Anna; Stålsby Lundborg, Cecilia

2012-01-01

Objectives To assess exposure to marketing of unhealthy food products and its relation to food related behavior and BMI in children aged 3–13, from different socioeconomic backgrounds in a south Indian town. Methods Child-parent pairs (n = 306) were recruited at pediatric clinics. Exposure to food marketing was assessed by a digital logo recognition test. Children matched 18 logos of unhealthy food (high in fat/sugar/salt) featured in promotion material from the food industry to pictures of corresponding products. Children's nutritional knowledge, food preferences, purchase requests, eating behavior and socioeconomic characteristics were assessed by a digital game and parental questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. Results Recognition rates for the brand logos ranged from 30% to 80%. Logo recognition ability increased with age (pfood preferences or purchase requests. Conclusions Children from higher socioeconomic groups in the region had higher brand logo recognition ability and are possibly exposed to more food marketing. The study did not lend support to a link between exposure to marketing and poor eating behavior, distorted nutritional knowledge or increased purchase requests. The correlation between logo recognition and BMI warrants further investigation on food marketing towards children and its potential role in the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases in this part of India. PMID:23082137

Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program

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Heyward, Ann; Gott, Susan (Technical Monitor)

2004-01-01

The Lewis Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) is a collaborative undertaking by the Office of Educational Programs at NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field (formerly NASA Lewis Research Center) and the Ohio Aerospace Institute. This program provides 10-week internships in addition to summer and winter extensions if funding is available and/or is requested by mentor (no less than 1 week no more than 4 weeks) for undergraduate/graduate students and secondary school teachers. Students who meet the travel reimbursement criteria receive up to $500 for travel expenses. Approximately 178 interns are selected to participate in this program each year and begin arriving the fourth week in May. The internships provide students with introductory professional experiences to complement their academic programs. The interns are given assignments on research and development projects under the personal guidance of NASA professional staff members. Each intern is assigned a NASA mentor who facilitates a research assignment. In addition to the research assignment, the summer program includes a strong educational component that enhances the professional stature of the participants. The educational activities include a research symposium and a variety of workshops, and lectures. An important aspect of the program is that it includes students with diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds. The purpose of this report is to document the program accomplishments for 2004.

Student-Centered Support Systems to Sustain Logo-Like Learning

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Martinez , Sylvia

2007-01-01

Conventional wisdom attributes the lack of effective technology use in classrooms to a shortage of professional development or poorly run professional development. At the same time, logo-like learning environments require teachers to develop more expertise not only in technology but also in pedagogy. This paper proposes that the perceived lack of technology professional development is a myth and that traditional professional development is ill-suited to teaching teachers how to create log...

Human Research Program Science Management: Overview of Research and Development Activities

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Charles, John B.

2007-01-01

An overview of research and development activities of NASA's Human Research Science Management Program is presented. The topics include: 1) Human Research Program Goals; 2) Elements and Projects within HRP; 3) Development and Maintenance of Priorities; 4) Acquisition and Evaluation of Research and Technology Proposals; and 5) Annual Reviews

Small business innovation research program solicitation

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1994-01-01

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration invites eligible small business concerns to submit Phase 1 proposals for its 1994 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, which is described in this twelfth annual NASA SBIR Program Solicitation. The 1994 solicitation period for Phase 1 proposals begins April 4, 1994 and ends June 15, 1994. Eligible firms with research or research and development capabilities (R/R&D) in any of the listed topic and subtopic areas are encouraged to participate. Through SBIR, NASA seeks innovative concepts addressing the program needs described in the SBIR solicitation subtopics and offering commercial application potential. This document contains program background information, outlines eligibility requirements for SBIR participants, describes the three SBIR program phases, and provides the information qualified offerors need to prepare and submit responsive proposals.

Una nueva biblioteca digital UCM:DIALOGYCA BDDH (“Biblioteca Digital de Diálogo Hispánico

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Baranda, Consolación

2009-01-01

Full Text Available Descripción del proyecto de una base de datos documental,DIALOGYCA BDDH (“Biblioteca Digital de Diálogo Hispánico"destinada a establecer el corpus de diálogos hispánicos, desde su nacimiento hasta la actualidad, textos aún en proceso de localización, recopilación, edición y estudio filológico, histórico-lingüístico e histórico-literario.

ANSTO - Program of Research 1993-1994

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1993-01-01

The 1993-1994 Program of Research outlines ANSTO's scientific activities in four key research areas, Advanced Materials, Application of Nuclear Physics, Biomedicine and Health and Environmental Science. The effort has been channeled into applied research and development in partnership with industry and appropriate national and international institutions and into interdisciplinary strategic research projects to enhance the scientific base of the key research activities. A list of scientific publications originated from these program areas is also included. ills

National Research Council Research Associateships Program with Methane Hydrates Fellowships Program/National Energy Technology Laboratory

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Basques, Eric O. [National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC (United States)

2014-03-20

This report summarizes work carried out over the period from July 5, 2005-January 31, 2014. The work was carried out by the National Research Council Research Associateships Program of the National Academies, under the US Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. This Technical Report consists of a description of activity from 2005 through 2014, broken out within yearly timeframes, for NRC/NETL Associateships researchers at NETL laboratories which includes individual tenure reports from Associates over this time period. The report also includes individual tenure reports from associates over this time period. The report also includes descriptions of program promotion efforts, a breakdown of the review competitions, awards offered, and Associate's activities during their tenure.

Review of defense display research programs

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Tulis, Robert W.; Hopper, Darrel G.; Morton, David C.; Shashidhar, Ranganathan

2001-09-01

Display research has comprised a substantial portion of the defense investment in new technology for national security for the past 13 years. These investments have been made by the separate service departments and, especially, via several Defense Research Projects Agency (DARPA) programs, known collectively as the High Definition Systems (HDS) Program (which ended in 2001) and via the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program (efforts ended in 2000). Using input from the Army, Navy, and Air Force to focus research and identify insertion opportunities, DARPA and the Title III Program Office have made investments to develop the national technology base and manufacturing infrastructure necessary to meet the twin challenge of providing affordable displays in current systems and enabling the DoD strategy of winning future conflicts by getting more information to all participants during the battle. These completed DARPA and DPA research and infrastructure programs are reviewed. Service investments have been and are being made to transition display technology; examples are described. Display science and technology (S&T) visions are documented for each service to assist the identification of areas meriting consideration for future defense research.

The Australian synchrotron research program

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Garrett, R.F.

1998-01-01

Full text: The Australian Synchrotron Research Program (ASRP) was established in 1996 under a 5 year grant from the Australian Government, and is managed by ANSTO on behalf of a consortium of Australian universities and research organisations. It has taken over the operation of the Australian National Beamline Facility (ANBF) at the Photon Factory, and has joined two CATS at the Advanced Photon Source: the Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation CAT (SRI-CAT) and the Consortium for Advanced Radiation Sources (CARS). The ASRP thus manages a comprehensive range of synchrotron radiation research facilities for Australian science. The ANBF is a general purpose hard X-ray beamline which has been in operation at the Photon Factory since 1993. It currently caters for about 35 Australian research teams per year. The facilities available at the ANBF will be presented and the research program will be summarised. The ASRP facilities at the APS comprise the 5 sectors operated by SRI-CAT, BioCARS and ChemMatCARS. A brief description will be given of the ASRP research programs at the APS, which will considerably broaden the scope of Australian synchrotron science

Environmental research program. 1992 annual report

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1993-07-01

The objective of the Environmental Research Program is to contribute to the understanding of the formation, mitigation, transport, transformation, and ecological effects of energy-related pollutants on the environment. The program is multidisciplinary and includes fundamental and applied research in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and ecology. The program undertakes research and development in efficient and environmentally benign combustion, pollution abatement and destruction, and novel methods of detection and analysis of criteria and non-criteria pollutants. This diverse group investigates combustion, atmospheric processes, flue-gas chemistry, and ecological systems.

Catálogo de Radio-Fuentes Opticas con Astrolabio Fotoeléctrico PAII

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Manrique, W. T.; Podestá, R. C.; Alonso, E.; Actis, E. V.; Pacheco, A. M.; Bustos, G.; Lizhi, L.; Zezhi, W.; Fanmiao, Z.; Hongqi, W.; Perdomo, R.

Usando los datos observados en San Juan con el Astrolabio Fotoeléctrico PAII desde Febrero de 1992 hasta Marzo de 1997, se ha realizado el Catálogo de Radio-Fuentes Opticas de San Juan conteniendo 69 estrellas. Las observaciones de las posiciones de las radio-fuentes están realizadas para la época y equinoccio J2000,0 y en un sistema cercano al del FK5. Las precisiones medias son ± 2,2 ms y ± 0,"035 en ascensión recta y declinación respectivamente. Las magnitudes de las estrellas son desde 0,9 a 10,7 . Las declinaciones son desde --2,5 grados a --60 grados. La época media es 1995,1. Se muestran también los resultados comparados con el Catálogo Hiparcos.

Perfil dos Psicólogos Inscritos na Subsede Leste do CRP-04

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Keicy Rocha Santos

Full Text Available O objetivo deste estudo foi fazer um levantamento do perfil profissional dos psicólogos inscritos na Subsede Leste do Conselho Regional de Psicologia nº 04 (CRP-04, atuantes no município de Governador Valadares até 2010. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo e comparativo entre os dados da presente pesquisa e aqueles que compõem o banco nacional, que se encontra na obra O trabalho do Psicólogo no Brasil, organizado por Bastos, Gondim e colaboradores (2010. Utilizou-se um questionário via e-mail marketing, respondido por 85 participantes que abarcaram as categorias do perfil profissional. Os dados levantados foram tabulados no programa Microsoft Excel e analisados no programa Sphinx Survey Edição Léxica. Verificou-se que a maioria dos participantes é branca, casada, do gênero feminino, com idade entre 26 e 30 anos e graduada em instituição privada, tendo especialização, principalmente em clínica organizacional e atuação na clínica. Ganha entre 3 e 4 salários mínimos como psicólogo, na condição de assalariado. Geralmente, a maioria não possui outra atividade profissional e a renda familiar é de, aproximadamente, 10 salários mínimos. Os dados corroboram com a média nacional do perfil profissional dessa classe de trabalhadores, trazendo algumas peculiaridades do município de Governador Valadares.

Can the "Euro-leaf" logo affect consumers' willingness-to-buy and willingness-to-pay for organic food and attract consumers' preferences? An empirical study in Greece

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Anastasiou, Charalampia N.; Keramitsoglou, Kiriaki M.; Kalogeras, N.; Tsagkaraki, Maria I.; Kalatzi, Ioanna; Tsagarakis, Konstantinos P.

2017-01-01

The "Euro-leaf" organic certification logo was adopted and made compulsory by the European Union (EU) a few years ago; the level of consumers' recognition of this logo has been explored. This paper provides important insights into the effectiveness of the logo in the Greek market. The "Euro-leaf"

Improving Defense Health Program Medical Research Processes

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2017-08-08

research , including a Business Cell; 87 Research Development, 88 Research Oversight, 89 and Research Compliance offices;90 and the Center...needed for DHP medical research , such as the Army’s Clinical and Translational Research Program Office, 38 the Navy’s Research Methods Training Program... research stated, “key infrastructure for a learning health system will encompass three core elements: data networks, methods , and workforce.” 221

USNRC HTGR safety research program overview

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Foulds, R.B.

1982-01-01

An overview is given of current activities and planned research efforts of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) HTGR Safety Program. On-going research at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Pacific Northwest Laboratory are outlined. Tables include: HTGR Safety Issues, Program Tasks, HTGR Computer Code Library, and Milestones for Long Range Research Plan

An Extensible NetLogo Model for Visualizing Message Routing Protocols

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2017-08-01

the hard sciences to the social sciences to computer-generated art. NetLogo represents the world as a set of...describe the model is shown here; for the supporting methods , refer to the source code. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 4 iv...if ticks - last-inject > time-to-inject [inject] if run# > #runs [stop] end Next, we present some basic statistics collected for the

Collaborative Aerospace Research and Fellowship Program at NASA Glenn Research Center

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Heyward, Ann O.; Kankam, Mark D.

2004-01-01

During the summer of 2004, a 10-week activity for university faculty entitled the NASA-OAI Collaborative Aerospace Research and Fellowship Program (CFP) was conducted at the NASA Glenn Research Center in collaboration with the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI). This is a companion program to the highly successful NASA Faculty Fellowship Program and its predecessor, the NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program that operated for 38 years at Glenn. The objectives of CFP parallel those of its companion, viz., (1) to further the professional knowledge of qualified engineering and science faculty,(2) to stimulate an exchange of ideas between teaching participants and employees of NASA, (3) to enrich and refresh the research and teaching activities of participants institutions, and (4) to contribute to the research objectives of Glenn. However, CFP, unlike the NASA program, permits faculty to be in residence for more than two summers and does not limit participation to United States citizens. Selected fellows spend 10 weeks at Glenn working on research problems in collaboration with NASA colleagues and participating in related activities of the NASA-ASEE program. This year's program began officially on June 1, 2004 and continued through August 7, 2004. Several fellows had program dates that differed from the official dates because university schedules vary and because some of the summer research projects warranted a time extension beyond the 10 weeks for satisfactory completion of the work. The stipend paid to the fellows was $1200 per week and a relocation allowance of $1000 was paid to those living outside a 50-mile radius of the Center. In post-program surveys from this and previous years, the faculty cited numerous instances where participation in the program has led to new courses, new research projects, new laboratory experiments, and grants from NASA to continue the work initiated during the summer. Many of the fellows mentioned amplifying material, both in

Regulatory research program for 1987/88

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1987-01-01

The regulatory research program of Canada's Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) is intended to augment the AECB's research program beyond the capability of in-house resources. The overall objective of the research program is to produce pertinent and independent information that will assist the Board and its staff in making correct, timely and credible decisions on regulating nuclear energy. The program covers the following areas: the safety of nuclear facilities, radioactive waste management, health physics, physical security, and the development of regulatory processes. Sixty-seven projects are planned for 1987/88; as well, there are some projects held in reserve in case funding becomes available. This information bulletin contains a list of the projects with a brief description of each

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Alta Hooker

2012-02-01

Full Text Available Consecuente con el principio de la Autonomía de la Costa Atlántica,la URACCAN desde su fundación es una institución creadora de espacios y propiciadora de oportunidades para el desarrollo integral e igualitario de los pueblos de la Costa Caribe nicaragüense, misión que a través de la docencia, la investigación y la extensión social y comunitaria, lidera para contribuir al fortalecimiento del sistema autónomo regional y del país, desarrollando las capacidades científico-técnicas, los valores humanistas, el sentido delemprendimiento y la innovación.Dentro de este marco referencial La revista Ciencia e Interculturalidad es un vehículo para la divulgación de estudios e investigaciones que se realizan en la URACCAN, propicia el diálogo intercultural, el acercamiento y respeto a la cosmovisión de los pueblos indígenas originarios de A’bya Yala, pueblos afrodescendientes y comunidades mestizas; asimismo es un medioidóneo para nutrir la cultura y el ámbito académico al profundizar en el conocimiento de las raíces socioculturales y del entorno, constituyéndose en una vía para el fortalecimiento de las capacidades investigativas de docentestutores y estudiantes.

Base Program on Energy Related Research

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Western Research Institute

2008-06-30

The main objective of the Base Research Program was to conduct both fundamental and applied research that will assist industry in developing, deploying, and commercializing efficient, nonpolluting fossil energy technologies that can compete effectively in meeting the energy requirements of the Nation. In that regard, tasks proposed under the WRI research areas were aligned with DOE objectives of secure and reliable energy; clean power generation; development of hydrogen resources; energy efficiency and development of innovative fuels from low and no-cost sources. The goal of the Base Research Program was to develop innovative technology solutions that will: (1) Increase the production of United States energy resources--coal, natural gas, oil, and renewable energy resources; (2) Enhance the competitiveness of United States energy technologies in international markets and assist in technology transfer; (3) Reduce the nation's dependence on foreign energy supplies and strengthen both the United States and regional economies; and (4) Minimize environmental impacts of energy production and utilization. This report summarizes the accomplishments of the overall Base Program. This document represents a stand-alone Final Report for the entire Program. It should be noted that an interim report describing the Program achievements was prepared in 2003 covering the progress made under various tasks completed during the first five years of this Program.

Fusion program research materials inventory

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Roche, T.K.; Wiffen, F.W.; Davis, J.W.; Lechtenberg, T.A.

1984-01-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory maintains a central inventory of research materials to provide a common supply of materials for the Fusion Reactor Materials Program. This will minimize unintended material variations and provide for economy in procurement and for centralized record keeping. Initially this inventory is to focus on materials related to first-wall and structural applications and related research, but various special purpose materials may be added in the future. The use of materials from this inventory for research that is coordinated with or otherwise related technically to the Fusion Reactor Materials Program of DOE is encouraged

Program of Research in Aeronautics

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1981-01-01

A prospectus of the educational and research opportunities available at the Joint Institute for Advancement of Flight Sciences, operated at NASA Langley Research Center in conjunction with George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is presented. Requirements of admission to various degree programs are given as well as the course offerings in the areas of acoustics, aeronautics, environmental modelling, materials science, and structures and dynamics. Research facilities for each field of study are described. Presentations and publications (including dissertations and theses) generated by each program are listed as well as faculty members visting scientists and engineers.

The undergraduate research fellows program: a unique model to promote engagement in research.

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Vessey, Judith A; DeMarco, Rosanna F

2008-01-01

Well-educated nurses with research expertise are needed to advance evidence-based nursing practice. A primary goal of undergraduate nursing curricula is to create meaningful participatory experiences to help students develop a research skill set that articulates with rapid career advancement of gifted, young graduates interested in nursing research and faculty careers. Three research enrichment models-undergraduate honors programs, research assistant work-for-hire programs, and research work/mentorship programs-to be in conjunction with standard research content are reviewed. The development and implementation of one research work/mentorship program, the Boston College undergraduate research fellows program (UGRF), is explicated. This process included surveying previous UGRFs followed by creating a retreat and seminars to address specific research skill sets. The research skill sets included (a) how to develop a research team, (b) accurate data retrieval, (c) ethical considerations, (d) the research process, (e) data management, (f) successful writing of abstracts, and (g) creating effective poster presentations. Outcomes include evidence of involvement in research productivity and valuing of evidenced-based practice through the UGRF mentorship process with faculty partners.

Integrated learning of mathematics, science and technology concepts through LEGO/Logo projects

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Wu, Lina

This dissertation examined integrated learning in the domains of mathematics, science and technology based on Piaget's constructivism, Papert's constructionism, and project-based approach to education. Ten fifth grade students were involved in a two-month long after school program where they designed and built their own computer-controlled LEGO/Logo projects that required the use of gears, ratios and motion concepts. The design of this study centered on three notions of integrated learning: (1) integration in terms of what educational materials/settings provide, (2) integration in terms of students' use of those materials, and (3) integration in the psychological sense. In terms of the first notion, the results generally showed that the LEGO/Logo environment supported the integrated learning of math, science and technology concepts. Regarding the second notion, the students all completed impressive projects of their own design. They successfully combined gears, motors, and LEGO parts together to create motion and writing control commands to manipulate the motion. But contrary to my initial expectations, their successful designs did not require numerical reasoning about ratios in designing effective gear systems. When they did reason about gear relationships, they worked with "qualitative" ratios, e.g., "a larger driver gear with a smaller driven gear increases the speed." In terms of the third notion of integrated learning, there was evidence in all four case study students of the psychological processes involved in linking mathematical, scientific, and/or technological concepts together to achieve new conceptual units. The students not only made connections between ideas and experiences, but also recognized decisive patterns and relationships in their project work. The students with stronger overall project performances showed more evidence of synthesis than the students with relatively weaker performances did. The findings support the conclusion that all three

Nivel de información y conducta farmacoterapéutica de los odontólogos, 1990

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Luis Jose Battellino

1993-08-01

Full Text Available Se describen los resultados de una investigación destinada a evaluar conocimientos farmacológicos, conducta de prescripción y propuestas para mejorar el empleo de medicamentos en 285 odontólogos de la Ciudad de Córdoba (Córdoba, Argentina. El estudio mostró que el 58,3% de los odontólogos encuestados obtiene información en farmacología y terapéutica principalmente a través del material proveniente de los laboratorios farmacoquímicos. Paralelamente, alrededor de un tercio de los encuestados respondió incorrectamente o dijo no conocer la respuesta a preguntas vinculadas con la farmacoterapéutica de los antimicrobianos y analgésicos-antiinflamatorios de su preferente prescripción. Aunque el 63,5% de los odontólogos dijo tomar en consideración el listado modelo de medicamentos esenciales propuesto para el sistema de la seguridad social, muchas de las drogas indicadas de preferencia no están incluídas en el mismo. Para antimicrobianos y analgésicos-antiinflamatorios, las marcas indicadas con mayor frecuencia fueron las de más alto valor económico, pese a que el 66,5% de los encuestados afirmó orientar la prescripción hacia los productos de menor costo. La investigación reveló que cinco empresas farmaco-químicas concentran la provisión de antimicrobianos y analgésicos-antiinflamtorios prescriptos de preferencia por el 83,7% y 82,4%, respectivamente, de los odontólogos consultados.

Overview of the Defense Programs Research and Technology Development Program for fiscal year 1993. Appendix II research laboratories and facilities

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1993-09-30

This document contains summaries of the research facilities that support the Defense Programs Research and Technology Development Program for FY 1993. The nine program elements are aggregated into three program clusters as follows: (1) Advanced materials sciences and technologies; chemistry and materials, explosives, special nuclear materials (SNM), and tritium. (2) Design sciences and advanced computation; physics, conceptual design and assessment, and computation and modeling. (3) Advanced manufacturing technologies and capabilities; system engineering science and technology, and electronics, photonics, sensors, and mechanical components. Section I gives a brief summary of 23 major defense program (DP) research and technology facilities and shows how these major facilities are organized by program elements. Section II gives a more detailed breakdown of the over 200 research and technology facilities being used at the Laboratories to support the Defense Programs mission.

LA PSICOFARMACOLOGÍA EN LA FORMACIÓN Y PRÁCTICA DEL PSICÓLOGO.

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Silvia Anahí de la Mano

2010-01-01

Full Text Available El objetivo central de la presente investigación ha sido estudiar la valoración que los psicólogos, en su práctica profesional, hacen de la psicofarmacología y la psicofarmacoterapia. Para este propósito se utilizó una muestra constituida por treinta psicólogos, de ambos sexos. Todos los psicólogos encuestados ejercen su práctica profesional en las ciudades de General Pico y Santa Rosa, provincia de La Pampa. Los participantes cumplimentaron el cuestionario creado para satisfacer los fines del presente estudio. Las respuestas dadas al cuestionario fueron comparadas en torno a dos ejes fundamentales, a saber: a orientación teórica y técnica subyacente a la práctica profesional, e b institución de egreso. Los resultados indicaron que existen valores estadísticamente significativos de relación entre las siguientes variables: 1 orientación teórica y técnica subyacente a la práctica profesional / opinión respecto a la psicofarmacoterapia; 2 orientación teórica y técnica subyacente a la práctica profesional / sexo del entrevistado, y; 3 orientación teórica y técnica subyacente a la práctica profesional / opinión sobre la actualización profesional en materia de psicofarmacología.

"This program contains product placement": Effects of sponsorship disclosure on television viewers’ responses

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Boerman, S.C.

2014-01-01

Television viewers are increasingly exposed to texts saying "This program contains product placement" or PP (short for product placement) logos incorporated in television programs. These so-called sponsorship disclosures aim to inform viewers about advertising that is embedded in television

Effect of Using Logo on Pupils' Learning in Two-Dimensional Shapes

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Yi, Boo Jia; Eu, Leong Kwan

2016-01-01

The integration of technology in mathematics instruction is an important step in the 21st century learning style. At the primary level, some studies have explored how technology could help in mathematics learning. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using Logo on pupils' learning of the properties of two-dimensional shapes. A…

Radon Research Program, FY 1992

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1993-04-01

The United States Department of Energy, Office of Health and Environmental Research (DOE/OHER) is the principal federal agency conducting basic research related to indoor radon. The scientific information being sought in this program encompasses research designed to determine radon availability and transport outdoors, modeling transport into and within buildings, physics and chemistry of radon and radon progeny, dose response relationships, lung cancer risk, and mechanisms of radon carcinogenesis. There still remains a significant number of uncertainties in the currently available knowledge that is used to estimate lung cancer risk from exposure to environmental levels of radon and its progeny. The main goal of the DOE/OHER Radon Research Program is to develop information to reduce these uncertainties and thereby provide an improved health risk estimate of exposure to radon and its progeny and to identify and understand biological mechanisms of lung cancer development and required copollutants at low levels of exposure. Information useful in radon control strategies is also provided by the basic science undertaken in this program

Canabinoides: análogos y perspectivas terapéuticas II Cannabinoids: analogues and therapeutical perspectivas II

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Juan E. Tacoronte Morales; Yanier Nuñez Figueredo; Mayelin Montalbán; Laymi Martínez García; Hiran Cabrera Suárez; Juan A. Mesa Díaz; Olinka Tiomno Tiomnova

2008-01-01

Actualmente se han generado valiosísimas fuentes de información que correlacionan la especie botánica Cannabis sativa L y sus metabolitos secundarios con la medicina (tratamiento terapéutico), farmacología (modelos experimentales) y química sintética (diseño y generación de nuevas estructuras y análogos bioisósteres), que avalan la significación del estudio de esta planta, sus extractos, metabolitos, precursores y análogos naturales y sintéticos como fuente de agentes terapéuticos. Por tal mo...

A atuação do turismólogo na sociedade da informação

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Cristine Fabris; Fabiano Couto Corrêa da Silva

2007-01-01

Este trabalho aborda a importância dos serviços oferecidos pelo turismólogo como mediador de informações personalizadas para o exercício de sua profissão. O artigo inicia com os conceitos de sociedade da informação e o papel do turismólogo na conjuntura que caracteriza este tipo de sociedade. Por fim, são analisadas as interfaces de sua função com outros profissionais para atender a demanda informacional dos seus usuários, alimentando a cadeia produtiva da sociedade da informação....

A atuação do turismólogo na sociedade da informação

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Cristine Fabris

2007-07-01

Full Text Available Este trabalho aborda a importância dos serviços oferecidos pelo turismólogo como mediador de informações personalizadas para o exercício de sua profissão. O artigo inicia com os conceitos de sociedade da informação e o papel do turismólogo na conjuntura que caracteriza este tipo de sociedade. Por fim, são analisadas as interfaces de sua função com outros profissionais para atender a demanda informacional dos seus usuários, alimentando a cadeia produtiva da sociedade da informação.

Os diálogos da antropologia com a saúde: contribuições para as políticas públicas

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Esther Jean Langdon

2014-04-01

Full Text Available No intuito de examinar o desenvolvimento dos paradigmas antropológicos e seu diálogo com a medicina, a discussão está organizada segundo dois eixos gerais, porém não exclusivos: o que enfoca a saúde e a doença como experiência e construção sociocultural, e o que examina a saúde a partir de uma perspectiva interacional e política. No primeiro eixo, privilegio as teorias estadunidenses e francesas que encontram reflexo no diálogo antropológico no Brasil. Para o último eixo, o da política, a discussão parte do diálogo entre antropólogos na América Latina que vêm desenvolvendo modelos para contribuir com a interdisciplinaridade necessária para as políticas e a intervenção na saúde. Os conceitos de práticas de autoatenção, intermedicalidade, entre outros, são explorados por causa de sua contribuição na antropologia para as políticas públicas em saúde. Estes antropólogos vêm argumentando que as práticas de saúde precisam ser entendidas através das noções de autonomia, coletividade, agência e práxis, em oposição à perspectiva biomédica caracterizada como universalista, biologista, individualista e a-histórica.

Decontamination Systems Information and Research Program

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Berg, M.; Sack, W.A.; Gabr, M.

1994-01-01

The Decontamination Systems Information and Research Program at West Virginia University consists of research and development associated with hazardous waste remediation problems at the Department of Energy complex and elsewhere. This program seeks to facilitate expedited development and implementation of solutions to the nation's hazardous waste clean-up efforts. By a unique combination of university research and private technology development efforts, new paths toward implementing technology and speeding clean-ups are achievable. Mechanisms include aggressive industrial tie-ins to academic development programs, expedited support of small business technology development efforts, enhanced linkages to existing DOE programs, and facilitated access to hazardous waste sites. The program topically falls into an information component, which includes knowledge acquisition, technology evaluation and outreach activities and an R and D component, which develops and implements new and improved technologies. Projects began in February 1993 due to initiation of a Cooperative Agreement between West Virginia University and the Department of Energy

TÜKETİCİLERİN MARKALARIN LOGO YA DA AMBLEMLERİNE KARŞI TUTUMLARININ MARKA TERCİHLERİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ

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Sevda DENEÇLİ

2015-09-01

Full Text Available Özet Tüketicilerin markaların logo ya da amblemlerine karşı tutumlarının marka tercihleri üzerindeki etkisinin belirlenmeye çalışıldığı bu araştırma kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle 127 kişi üzerinde gerçekleş- tirilmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında Türkiye pazarında en popüler olan, biri logo biri de amblem kullanan uluslararası iki spor giyim markası ele alınmıştır. Araştırmada tüketicilerin logo ve amblem kullanan mar- kaların logo ve amblemlerine ilişkin tutumları ile marka tercihleri arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla korelasyon analizi; tüketicilerin markaların logo ve amblemlerine karşı tutumlarının marka tercihleri üzerindeki etkisini belirlemek amacıyla ise çoklu regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Bu şekilde markanın  logo ya da amblem kullanımının marka tercihi üzerindeki etkisi; logoyu kullanan markayı kullanan ya da kullanmayan bireyler ve amblem kullanan markayı kullanan ya da kullanmayan bireyler dikkate alınarak karşılaştırmalı olarak analiz edilmiştir.

A Cybernetic Approach To Study the Learnability of the LOGO Turtle World.

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Ippel, Martin J.; Meulemans, Caroline J. M.

1998-01-01

This study of second- and third-grade students in the Netherlands tests the hypothesis that simplification of the semantic structure will facilitate semantic understanding and acquisition of syntax knowledge within the LOGO Turtle World. Two microworlds were designed applying the theory of automata and abstract languages. (Author/LRW)

Water reactor safety research program. A description of current and planned research

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1978-07-01

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) sponsors confirmatory safety research on lightwater reactors in support of the NRC regulatory program. The principal responsibility of the NRC, as implemented through its regulatory program is to ensure that public health, public safety, and the environment are adequately protected. The NRC performs this function by defining conditions for the use of nuclear power and by ensuring through technical review, audit, and follow-up that these conditions are met. The NRC research program provides technical information, independent of the nuclear industry, to aid in discharging these regulatory responsibilities. The objectives of NRC's research program are the following: (1) to maintain a confirmatory research program that supports assurance of public health and safety, and public confidence in the regulatory program, (2) to provide objectively evaluated safety data and analytical methods that meet the needs of regulatory activities, (3) to provide better quantified estimates of the margins of safety for reactor systems, fuel cycle facilities, and transportation systems, (4) to establish a broad and coherent exchange of safety research information with other Federal agencies, industry, and foreign organization. Current and planned research toward these goals is described

El Bibliotecólogo como animador a la lectura desde la Biblioteca Escolar

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Lorena Chaves Salgado

2013-07-01

Full Text Available Este ensayo aborda la importancia de desarrollar el hábito lector en la vida de los niños, y el compromiso del Bibliotecólogo escolar como un animador a la lectura que impulse esta experiencia.

Prazer e sofrimento de psicólogos no trabalho em empresas privadas

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Patrícia Costa da Silva

Full Text Available Este artigo visa a problematizar as vivências de psicólogos que trabalham em empresas privadas. Discutem-se suas práticas profissionais, experiências associadas ao prazer e ao sofrimento em seu cotidiano e concepções teóricas que embasam seu trabalho. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, no qual se utilizou, como procedimento, a realização de entrevistas semi-estruturadas com dez psicólogos assalariados de empresas privadas de Porto Alegre e Grande Porto Alegre. Teve-se, como referenciais teóricos principais, a psicodinâmica do trabalho, a abordagem da subjetividade e trabalho e, para a análise das entrevistas, foi utilizada a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicam que os profissionais têm como atividades prioritárias as ligadas à Psicologia organizacional. Não foram encontrados casos em que eles interviessem na visão institucional ou tivessem ações ligadas à saúde mental de trabalhadores. Suas falas sugerem serem psicólogos com estilo dinâmico de trabalho, revelam certo "apaixonamento" pelo mesmo, acreditam na sua atuação e apreciam suas atividades ligadas ao desenvolvimento de pessoas na organização. Sentem-se satisfeitos com o reconhecimento das pessoas e por ter espaço para atuar conforme acreditam. Suas fontes de sofrimento são a carga excessiva de trabalho, os possíveis conflitos entre os valores da empresa e os pessoais, os cerceamentos da organização, a falta de reconhecimento e sua percepção de que pertencem a uma categoria profissional desprovida de força.

Nursing research programs gather strength in Australia.

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Borbasi, Sally; Emden, Carolyn; Jackson, Debra

2005-04-01

To shed light on programmatic research through direct experience is highly beneficial to nursing scholarship. Following a recent description of a successful Australian program of research centered around people's chronic illness experience we are inspired to continue the commentary (Koch et al 2005). Koch et al's (2005) case study reported on several 'core elements' they believe have contributed to the growth and effectiveness of their program. In this paper we consider some of these in light of current literature and our own challenging experiences within several Australian universities. Koch et al (2005) also makes a not too subtle distinction between dedicated research units independent of universities and research programs emanating from academia, suggesting the former are more productive. While one of the authors in the above paper, a UK scholar and nursing academic, makes interesting observations about this assertion, we contend that his UK perspective fails to capture the urgency of establishing nursing research programs in Australian universities. Consequently, we have chosen to extend the discussion about nursing research programs from the perspective of Australian academe, including comment on building productive relationships, strengthening a track record, research and practice as symbiotic processes, competitive funding strategies, and the integral role of research students. The entire commentary is located in a celebratory context of 20 years of Australian nursing education in the university sector, a context not without controversy. We give consideration to the best way ahead for the future of nursing research programs and hope our ideas spark further sharing of experiences.

Reflexiones en torno a la relación de los arqueólogos y bioarqueólogos con las comunidades indígenas: el caso Hornillos (Qda. de Humahuaca, Jujuy

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Mamani, H.

2003-01-01

Full Text Available Este trabajo tiene por finalidad reflexionar en torno al trabajo realizado con las comunidades indígenas a partir de la exhumación de un conjunto de restos humanos prehispánicos (PDR II-1350-1460 d.C.. El conjunto que se compone de un entierro múltiple, uno simple y dos en urna; fueron rescatados del yacimiento arqueológico de Hornillos en el marco del Proyecto "Puesta en Valor del Patrimonio Cultural de Hornillos". Considerando que los entierros humanos en su conjunto son parte de la historia y del patrimonio de los pueblos, el análisis bioarqueológico no debería circunscribirse al mero análisis de los restos óseos sino que tendría que contemplar e involucrar de alguna manera la participación de diferentes actores sociales, en este caso, las comunidades indígenas. Los restos óseos humanos han despertado siempre gran interés por parte de los diferentes actores sociales (arqueólogos, coleccionistas, comunidad en general. En este caso se pudo generar un espacio de reflexión sobre el destino de los restos óseos humanos en el que participaron aquellas personas interesadas en la temática. A partir de la consulta de las partes intervinientes se decidió que los restos óseos recuperados fueran primeramente analizados por los arqueólogos y bioarqueólogos, para luego ser enterrados nuevamente en el lugar de origen de acuerdo a las costumbres y creencias de las comunidades indígenas.

Program of research 1988-89

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1988-08-01

From 1 July 1988, the research activities of ANSTO have reorganised into five programs: advanced materials; applications of nuclear physics; environmental science; applications of radioisotopes and radiation; biomedicine and health. This structure not only groups the main research activities but also identifies the underpinning of ANSTO's commercial activities. This document describes the projects to be undertaken in the 1988-89 financial year. Each project in a particular program area is defined in terms of background, objective, recent work and achievements, work planned, resources and the project manager is identified. Research is also undertaken in areas of the operational activities of the organisation and these also are detailed

Framework para la generación de templates en sistemas de catálogos de realidad aumentada

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Mangiarua, Nahuel Adiel; Montalvo, Cristian; Petrolo, Facundo; Sanz, Diego Rubén; Verdicchio, Nicolás Nazareno; Lobatto, E.; Rosenthal, A.; Becerra, Martín Ezequiel; Igarza, Santiago; Ierache, Jorge Salvador

2017-01-01

En este trabajo presentamos el desarrollo de un sistema de aumentación de metacontenidos sobre las bases del sistema de catálogo virtuales aumentados a fin de mejorar la usabilidad del sistema original para usuarios no expertos. Se propone pues la incorporación del concepto de template de aumentación de la realidad, para los catálogos de realidad aumentada. Los mismos permitirán predefinir la cantidad y tipos de contenidos, junto con sus transformaciones geométricas y el orden en el que ap...

Ação política-profissional dos psicólogos e a Reforma Psiquiátrica

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Macedo,João Paulo; Dimenstein,Magda

2013-01-01

Este trabalho objetiva problematizar as formas de participação técnico-assistencial e política dos psicólogos frente à Política Nacional de Saúde Mental, tomando a realidade piauiense como analisador do quadro brasileiro. A pesquisa consistiu de três etapas: levantamento documental acerca da participação dos psicólogos no processo de Reforma Psiquiátrica local; entrevista semiestruturada com os profissionais (n = 33), e acompanhamento, por meio da observação participante e diário de campo, do...

Program Leader | IDRC - International Development Research Centre

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Leads in the identification of the overall development research ... Ensures that a regional perspective is brought to bear on program planning at the PI and ... The incumbent is the manager of the Program Initiative program and team and as such: ... projects between Canadian and developing country researchers; and; When ...

Teacher Research Programs = Increased Student Achievement

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Dubner, J.

2011-12-01

Columbia University's Summer Research Program for Science Teachers (SRP), founded in 1990, is one of the largest, best known university professional development programs for science teachers in the U.S. For eight weeks in each of two consecutive summers, teachers participate as a member of a research team, led by a member of Columbia University's research faculty. In addition to the laboratory experience, all teachers meet weekly during the summer for a series of pedagogical activities to assist them in transferring the experience to their classrooms. The primary goal of the program is to provide K-12 science teachers with opportunities to work at the cutting edge of science and engineering, and thus to revitalize their teaching and help them to appreciate the use of inquiry-based methods in their classroom instruction. The secondary goals of the program are to give the pre-college teacher the ability to guide their students toward careers in science and engineering, to develop new teaching strategies, and to foster long-term scholarly collaborations. The last is especially important as it leads to a model of the teacher as active in science yet committed to the pre-college classroom. Since its inception, SRP has focused on an objective assessment of the program's impact on attitudes and instructional practices of participating teachers, on the performance of these teachers in their mentors' laboratories, and most importantly, on the impact of their participation in the program has on student interest and performance in science. Our research resulted in a paper published in the journal Science. SRP also facilitates a multi-site survey-based evaluation of other teacher research programs around the country. The author will present the findings of both studies.

Psicología, Ética y Seguridad Nacional: El Rol de los Psicólogos Psychology, Ethics and National Security: The Role of Psychologists

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Elizabeth Lira

2008-11-01

Full Text Available Los interrogatorios abusivos y las torturas en Abu Ghraib en Irak y en la Bahía de Guantánamo en Cuba han generado preocupaciones éticas sobre la participación de los psicólogos en los interrogatorios, asficomo en la investigación y entrenamiento requerido en la lucha contra el terrorismo. Este ensayo describe la evolución y las preocupaciones respecto de este debate en la Asociación Americana de Psicólogos, incluyendo los cambios ocurridos después del referéndum de Septiembre de 2008 y la aprobación de una nueva política que prohíbe que los psicólogos se involucren en interrogatorios en los recintos de detención. El texto incluye algunas referencias a la lucha contra la tortura bajo el régimen militar en Chile (1973-1990 y concluye con algunas reflexiones acerca del rol de los psicólogos, el bien común y los regímenes de seguridad nacional.Abusive interrogation and torture atAbu Ghraib in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay in Cuba have raised ethical concerns about the participation of psychologists in interrogation, research, and training associated with the fight against terrorism. This essay describes the evolution and concerns on this debate within the American Psychological Association, including the changes introduced following the referendum of September 2008 that approved a new policy against any involvement of psychologists in interrogation or any other procedures at detention sites. The text includes some references on the struggle against torture under the military regime in Chile (1973-1990 and concludes with some reΚections on the role of psychologists, common good and regimes of national security.

Role of EPA in Asset Management Research – The Aging Water Infrastructure Research Program

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This slide presentation provides an overview of the EPA Office of Research and Development’s Aging Water infrastructure Research Program (AWIRP). The research program origins, goals, products, and plans are described. The research program focuses on four areas: condition asses...

UN MODELO DE DIÁLOGO PARA LA EDUCCIÓN DE REQUISITOS DE SOFTWARE

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CARLOS M. ZAPATA

2010-01-01

Full Text Available La educción de requisitos es importante en el desarrollo de software pues, dependiendo de la calidad de este proceso, se pueden desarrollar mejores aplicaciones de software. En la educción de requisitos, las entrevistas suelen ser el método más utilizado y se consideran diálogos entre analistas e interesados. Los trabajos realizados al respecto, presentan limitaciones como la carencia de una estructura definida para las entrevistas analistainteresado, obligando al analista a realizar de manera subjetiva el proceso de educción. En este artículo, se presenta una propuesta de estructura para un modelo de diálogo encaminado a la educción de requisitos de software. Además, se presenta la manera de realizar las preguntas durante una entrevista del proceso de educción, por medio de un caso de estudio.

TARMS, an on-line boiling water reactor operation management system. [3 D core simulator LOGOS 2

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Iwamoto, T.; Sakurai, S.; Uematsu, H.; Tsuiki, M.; Makino, K.

1984-12-01

The TARMS (Toshiba Advanced Reactor Management System) software package was developed as an effective on-line, on-site tool for boiling water reactor core operation management. It was designed to support a complete function set to meet the requirement to the current on-line process computers. The functions can be divided into two categories. One is monitoring of the present core power distribution as well as related limiting parameters. The other is aiding site engineers or reactor operators in making the future reactor operating plan. TARMS performs these functions with a three-dimensional BWR core physics simulator LOGOS 2, which is based on modified one-group, coarse-mesh nodal diffusion theory. A method was developed to obtain highly accurate nodal powers by coupling LOGOS 2 calculations with the readings of an in-core neutron flux monitor. A sort of automated machine-learning method also was developed to minimize the errors caused by insufficiency of the physics model adopted in LOGOS 2. In addition to these fundamental calculational methods, a number of core operation planning aid packages were developed and installed in TARMS, which were designed to make the operator's inputs simple and easy.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program: Environmental studies

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McMillan, J. [ed.

1994-12-31

The purpose of the summer undergraduate internship program for research in environmental studies is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified students to undertake an original research project as an apprentice to an active research scientist in basic environmental research. The students are offered research topics at the Medical University in the scientific areas of pharmacology and toxicology, epidemiology and risk assessment, environmental microbiology, and marine sciences. Students are also afforded the opportunity to work with faculty at the University of Charleston, SC, on projects with an environmental theme. Ten well-qualified students from colleges and universities throughout the eastern United States were accepted into the program.

Contribuiciones a la práctica del psicólogo en la educación profesional

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Prediger, Juliana; Silva, Rosane Azevedo Neves da

2014-01-01

Houve recentemente no Brasil um massivo incremento da educação profissional, científica e tecnológica, especialmente representada pelos Institutos Federais. Esse incremento foi marcado pela expansão da rede por meio da criação de centenas de novas unidades e contratação de milhares de profissionais. As novas contratações trouxeram um grande número de psicólogos e psicólogas para atuar na Educação Profissional. Este trabalho narra a experiência da criação de um espaço de diálogo entre os psicó...

International Research and Studies Program

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Office of Postsecondary Education, US Department of Education, 2012

2012-01-01

The International Research and Studies Program supports surveys, studies, and instructional materials development to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. The purpose of the program is to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies and other…

Effects of Group Counseling Based on Logo Therapy to Decrease Loneliness in Elderly Men

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Negin Yazdanbakhsh

2016-10-01

Conclusion Group counseling based on logo therapy was found to decrease loneliness scores of elderly men. Therefore, the approach taken in this study can be considered as an appropriate method for psychological interventions in elderly men.

Sandia Combustion Research Program

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Johnston, S.C.; Palmer, R.E.; Montana, C.A. (eds.)

1988-01-01

During the late 1970s, in response to a national energy crisis, Sandia proposed to the US Department of Energy (DOE) a new, ambitious program in combustion research. Shortly thereafter, the Combustion Research Facility (CRF) was established at Sandia's Livermore location. Designated a ''user facility,'' the charter of the CRF was to develop and maintain special-purpose resources to support a nationwide initiative-involving US inventories, industry, and national laboratories--to improve our understanding and control of combustion. This report includes descriptions several research projects which have been simulated by working groups and involve the on-site participation of industry scientists. DOE's Industry Technology Fellowship program, supported through the Office of Energy Research, has been instrumental in the success of some of these joint efforts. The remainder of this report presents results of calendar year 1988, separated thematically into eleven categories. Referred journal articles appearing in print during 1988 and selected other publications are included at the end of Section 11. Our traditional'' research activities--combustion chemistry, reacting flows, diagnostics, engine and coal combustion--have been supplemented by a new effort aimed at understanding combustion-related issues in the management of toxic and hazardous materials.

Impact of the Surgical Research Methodology Program on surgical residents' research profiles.

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Farrokhyar, Forough; Amin, Nalin; Dath, Deepak; Bhandari, Mohit; Kelly, Stephan; Kolkin, Ann M; Gill-Pottruff, Catherine; Skot, Martina; Reid, Susan

2014-01-01

To evaluate whether implementing the formal Surgical Research Methodology (SRM) Program in the surgical residency curriculum improved research productivity compared with the preceding informal Research Seminar Series (RSS). The SRM Program replaced the RSS in July 2009. In the SRM Program, the curriculum in Year-1 consisted of 12 teaching sessions on the principles of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, whereas the focus in Year-2 was on the design, conduct, and presentation of a research project. The RSS consisted of 8 research methodology sessions repeated annually for 2 years along with the design, conduct, and presentation of a research project. Research productivity was measured as the number of peer-reviewed publications and the generation of studies with higher levels of evidence. Outcome measures were independently assessed by 2 authors to avoid bias. Student t test and chi-square test were used for the analysis. Frequencies, mean differences with 95% CI, and effect sizes have been reported. In this study, 81 SRM residents were compared with 126 RSS residents. The performance of the SRM residents was superior on all metrics in our evaluation. They were significantly more productive and published more articles than the RSS residents (mean difference = 1.0 [95% CI: 0.5-1.5], p research performance improved 11.0 grades (95% CI: 8.5%-13.5%, p research methodology is crucial to appropriately apply evidence-based findings in clinical practice. The SRM Program has significantly improved the research productivity and performance of the surgical residents from all disciplines. The implementation of a similar research methodology program is highly recommended for the benefit of residents' future careers and ultimately, evidence-based patient care. Copyright © 2014 Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

University Research Consortium annual review meeting program

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1996-07-01

This brochure presents the program for the first annual review meeting of the University Research Consortium (URC) of the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL). INEL is a multiprogram laboratory with a distinctive role in applied engineering. It also conducts basic science research and development, and complex facility operations. The URC program consists of a portfolio of research projects funded by INEL and conducted at universities in the United States. In this program, summaries and participant lists for each project are presented as received from the principal investigators

University Research Consortium annual review meeting program

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1996-07-01

This brochure presents the program for the first annual review meeting of the University Research Consortium (URC) of the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL). INEL is a multiprogram laboratory with a distinctive role in applied engineering. It also conducts basic science research and development, and complex facility operations. The URC program consists of a portfolio of research projects funded by INEL and conducted at universities in the United States. In this program, summaries and participant lists for each project are presented as received from the principal investigators.

FY 1995 research highlights: PNL accomplishments in OER programs

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1995-10-01

Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) conducts fundamental and applied research in support of the US Department of Energy`s (DOE) core missions in science and technology, environmental quality, energy resources, and national security. Much of this research is funded by the program offices of DOE`s Office of Energy Research (DOE-ER), primarily the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) and the Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER), and by PNL`s Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program. This document is a collection of research highlights that describe PNL`s accomplishments in DOE-ER funded programs during Fiscal Year 1995. Included are accomplishments in research funded by OHER`s Analytical Technologies, Environmental Research, Health Effects, General Life Sciences, and Carbon Dioxide Research programs; BES`s Materials Science, Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Geoscience, and Applied Mathematical Sciences programs; and PNL`s LDRD Program. Summaries are given for 70 projects.

Environmental Biotechnology Research and Development Program 1989-1992

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Brinkman J; Rulkens WH; Visscher K

1989-01-01

This report is an English translation of the Dutch Research and Development Program on environmental biotechnology 1989-1992. In this program an overview is given of the recent developments in environmental biotechnology. Based on this overview, the possibilities of biotechnology for management of the environment are evaluated. In this program two kinds of research are distinguished. Applied research directly focusses on specific environmental problems. Fundamental research aims at developing...

Defense Nanotechnology Research and Development Program

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2007-01-01

...), Army Research Office (ARO) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)initiated numerous research and development programs focusing on advancing science and technology below one micron in size...

El psicólogo educacional en contextos educativos no formales e informales

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Luis Rodríguez de los Ríos

2015-12-01

Full Text Available La educación es un fenómeno complejo que abarca desde los aspectos puramente cuantitativos y tangibles hasta los aspectos cualitativos e ideológicos, que incluye una gran cantidad de variables y múltiples aspectos que se manifiestan en el mismo hecho educativo. Una propuesta de tipología de la educación, identifica a la educación formal, no formal e informal, como respuesta alternativa a las críticas que dos décadas antes habían planteado mentores de las teorías críticas de la educación sobre la institución escolar, quienes valoraban otros entornos educativos en expansión y hasta alguno de ellos proponía la desescolarización de la sociedad, aceptándose así que la educación institucionalizada es solo una parte de lo educativo. La psicología educacional, por su parte, viene desarrollando nuevas tendencias; en el ámbito conceptual, se observa un consenso en cambiar la definición convencional del psicólogo educacional por otra; así el psicólogo de la educación es el profesional de la psicología cuyo objetivo de trabajo es la reflexión e intervención sobre el comportamiento humano, en situaciones educativas, mediante el desarrollo de la capacidad de las personas, grupos e instituciones. Se entiende en término educativo el sentido más amplio de formación y desarrollo personal y colectivo. El psicólogo de la educación desarrolla su actividad profesional principalmente en el marco de los sistemas sociales dedicados a la educación en todos sus diversos niveles y modalidades.

Summary of entire research achievements of creative engineering research program on nuclear fuel cycle

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Takenaka, Shingo; Ikegami, Tetsuo

2008-03-01

Creative Engineering Research Program on Nuclear Fuel Cycle (former In-house Innovative Research Encouraging Program) was implemented from FY 2001 to FY 2007 in order to support such in-house researches that create innovative new concepts and aim technical break-through. Totally 37 applications have been received and 14 research themes have been accepted and been performed in this program. As for the research achievements of the 14 research themes, first author papers accepted by scientific journals and by science councils were 47 and 32, respectively, and oral presentations at scientific societies were 99. Furthermore, interpretive articles for scientific journals, requested lectures, patents, and prize winnings were 13, 30, 8, and 3, respectively. Consequently, it can be evaluated that the research achievements resulted from this program are generally in high level and that the expectations, at the starting point of this program, to activate the innovative research activities have been accomplished. In this report, the final reports of the 14 research themes together with the outline of this program are included. (author)

A atuação do psicólogo diante dos desastres naturais: uma revisão

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Alves, Roberta Borghetti; Lacerda, Márcia Alves de Camargo; Legal, Eduardo José

2012-01-01

Os desastres naturais vêm afetando cada vez mais pessoas em todo o mundo, causando muitas vezes sofrimento psicológico às populações atingidas. Diante disso, questiona-se: como o psicólogo pode atuar em relação aos desastres naturais? Este artigo objetivou analisar a produção científica no campo da psicologia, disponível em bibliotecas virtuais nacionais e internacionais no período de 2000 a 2010, acerca da atuação do psicólogo diante dos desastres naturais. Para tanto, foi realizada uma anál...

Diferencias individuales y burnout en médicos oncólogos venezolanos / Individual Differences and Burnout in Venezuelan Oncologists

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Blanca Torres

2013-03-01

Full Text Available El presente estudio explora la influencia de ciertas diferencias individuales como la sensibilidad emocional, los estilos de afrontamiento y los estilos de comunicación sobre el burnout de médicos oncólogos venezolanos. Participaron en el estudio 93 médicos oncólogos de diversos hospitales oncológicos públicos de Caracas (Venezuela, quienes completaron los cuestionarios que evaluaban las variables mencionadas. Los resultados indicaron niveles medios de burnout en los médicos estudiados, una mayor sensibilidad emocional positiva, adopción de funcionales estilos de afrontamiento y estilos de comunicación más centrados en sí mismos. Por su parte, el análisis de regresión reveló que una mayor sensibilidad egocéntrica negativa y una menor sensibilidad interpersonal positiva determinan mayores niveles de burnout en los oncólogos.

[Research within the reach of Osakidetza professionals: Primary Health Care Research Program].

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Grandes, Gonzalo; Arce, Verónica; Arietaleanizbeaskoa, María Soledad

2014-04-01

To provide information about the process and results of the Primary Health Care Research Program 2010-2011 organised by the Primary Care Research Unit of Bizkaia. Descriptive study. Osakidetza primary care. The 107 health professionals who applied for the program from a total of 4,338 general practitioners, nurses and administrative staff who were informed about it. Application level, research topics classification, program evaluation by participants, projects funding and program costs. Percentage who applied, 2.47%; 95% CI 2.41-2.88%. Of the 28 who were selected and 19 completed. The research topics were mostly related to the more common chronic diseases (32%), and prevention and health promotion (18%). Over 90% of participants assessed the quality of the program as good or excellent, and half of them considered it as difficult or very difficult. Of the18 new projects generated, 12 received funding, with 16 grants, 10 from the Health Department of the Basque Government, 4 from the Carlos III Institute of Health of the Ministry of Health of Spain, and 2 from Kronikgune. A total of €500,000 was obtained for these projects. This program cost €198,327. This experience can be used by others interested in the promotion of research in primary care, as the program achieved its objectives, and was useful and productive. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier España, S.L. All rights reserved.

Catálogo da biblioteca: o objeto orientado ao usuário

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Aníbal Perea Araújo

Full Text Available Os catálogos bibliográficos em fichas ou em linha, estes últimos também conhecidos como Online Public Access Catalogue, foram desenhados para melhor organizar e dinamizar os itens arquivados em uma biblioteca. Saciar a necessidade do consulente de biblioteca, na busca por informação, é objetivo de construção desses bancos de dados. Para muitos usuários, os objetivos iniciais de criação desses softwares não coadunam com a plasticidade dos novos sistemas, quando da apresentação da informação na hora da pesquisa. Há, no mercado de bases de dados, uma gama de softwares que hoje, atenderiam às necessidades latentes, assim como as expressas pelos usuários destes catálogos, para buscas realizadas tanto de forma remota como local. Expor novas ontologias, diferentes formatos de apresentação e apontar as reais necessidades de informação exigidas pelo usuário, são os objetivos deste trabalho.

Fermilab Research Program Workbook

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Rubinstein, R.

1984-05-01

The Fermilab Research Program Workbook has been published annually for the past several years to assist the Physics Advisory Committee in the yearly program review conducted during its summer meeting. While this is still a major aim, it is hoped that the Workbook will also prove useful to others seeking information on the current status of Fermilab experiments and the properties of beams at the Laboratory. In addition, short summaries of approved experiments are also included

Nuclear plant aging research program

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Eissenberg, D.M.

1987-01-01

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, has established the Nuclear Plant Aging Research (NPAR) program in its Division of Engineering Technology. Principal contractors for this program include Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, and Pacific Northwest Laboratory. The program goals are: to identify and characterize time-dependent degradation (aging) of nuclear plant safety-related electrical and mechanical components which could lead to loss of safety function; to identify and recommend methods for detecting and trending aging effects prior to loss of safety function so that timely maintenance can be implemented; and to recommend maintenance practices for mitigating the effects of aging. Research activities include prioritization of system and component aging in nuclear plants, characterization of aging degradation of specific components including identification of functional indicators useful for trending degradation, and testing of practical methods and devices for measuring the functional indicators. Aging assessments have been completed on electric motors, snubbers, motor-operated valves, and check valves. Testing of trending methods and devices for motor-operated valves and check valves is in progress

Led into temptation? Rewarding brand logos bias the neural encoding of incidental economic decisions.

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Murawski, Carsten; Harris, Philip G; Bode, Stefan; Domínguez D, Juan F; Egan, Gary F

2012-01-01

Human decision-making is driven by subjective values assigned to alternative choice options. These valuations are based on reward cues. It is unknown, however, whether complex reward cues, such as brand logos, may bias the neural encoding of subjective value in unrelated decisions. In this functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study, we subliminally presented brand logos preceding intertemporal choices. We demonstrated that priming biased participants' preferences towards more immediate rewards in the subsequent temporal discounting task. This was associated with modulations of the neural encoding of subjective values of choice options in a network of brain regions, including but not restricted to medial prefrontal cortex. Our findings demonstrate the general susceptibility of the human decision making system to apparently incidental contextual information. We conclude that the brain incorporates seemingly unrelated value information that modifies decision making outside the decision-maker's awareness.

Çok Etmenli Sistemlerde NetLogo İle Karınca Kolonisi Optimizasyonu

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Mustafa Tüker

2013-02-01

Full Text Available Çok etmenli sistemler (ÇES, karmaşık optimizasyon problemlerinin modellenmesi ve çözülmesi için etkin bir yol sunarlar. Bu çalışmada, Gezgin Satıcı Problemi (GSP'ni çözmek için ÇES ve karınca kolonileri birlikte kullanılmıştır. Sistem benzetimi, etmen tabanlı bir programlama ortamı olan NetLogo ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Problemin modellenmesi ve benzetimi için NetLogo'nun nasıl kullanılacağı kodlarla ayrıntılı olarak açıklanmıştır. Algoritma farklı düğüm sayıları için denenmiş ve elde edilen sonuçlar tartışılmıştır.

Undergraduate Research Program Between SCU and SOFIA

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Kulas, Kristin Rose; Andersson, B.-G.

2018-06-01

We present results on an undergraduate research program run in collaboration between Santa Clara University (SCU), a predominately undergraduate liberal arts college and the SOFIA Science Center/USRA. We have started a synergistic program between SCU and SOFIA (located at NASA Ames) where the students are able to be fully immersed in astronomical research; from helping to write telescope observing proposal; to observing at a world-class telescope; to reducing and analyzing the data that they acquired and ultimately to presenting/publishing their findings. A recently awarded NSF collaborative grant will allow us to execute and expand this program over the next several years. In this poster we present some of our students research and their success after the program. In addition, we discuss how a small university can actively collaborate with a large government-funded program like SOFIA, funded by NASA.

Teacher Research Experience Programs = Increase in Student Achievement

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Dubner, J.

2010-12-01

Columbia University's Summer Research Program for Science Teachers (SRP), founded in 1990, is one of the largest, best known university-based professional development programs for science teachers in the U.S. The program’s basic premise is simple: teachers cannot effectively teach science if they have not experienced it firsthand. For eight weeks in each of two consecutive summers, teachers participate as a member of a research team, led by a member of Columbia University’s research faculty. In addition to the laboratory experience, all teachers meet as a group one day each week during the summer for a series of pedagogical activities. A unique quality of the Summer Research Program is its focus on objective assessment of its impact on attitudes and instructional practices of participating teachers, on the performance of these teachers in their mentors’ laboratories, and most importantly, on the impact of their participation in the program on student interest and performance in science. SRP uses pass rate on the New York State Regents standardized science examinations as an objective measure of student achievement. SRP's data is the first scientific evidence of a connection between a research experience for teachers program and gains in student achievement. As a result of the research, findings were published in Science Magazine. The author will present an overview of Columbia's teacher research program and the results of the published program evaluation.

Building Innovation and Sustainability in Programs of Research.

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Villarruel, Antonia M

2018-01-01

Innovation and sustainability are two important concepts of impactful programs of research. While at first glance these concepts and approaches may seem at odds, they are synergistic. We examine the social, political, and policy context as it relates to innovation and sustainability. We present an exemplar of a program of research and discuss factors to consider in developing innovative and sustainable programs of research. Innovation is an important component of sustainable programs of research. Understanding the social and political context and addressing relevant policy issues are factors to be considered in both innovation and sustainability. Innovation and sustainability, important components of research, are also central to clinical practice. Open communication between researchers and clinicians can support the acceleration of innovations and the integration of evidence-based findings in practice. © 2017 Sigma Theta Tau International.

Base Research Program

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Everett Sondreal; John Hendrikson

2009-03-31

In June 2009, the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) completed 11 years of research under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Base Cooperative Agreement No. DE-FC26-98FT40320 funded through the Office of Fossil Energy (OFE) and administered at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). A wide range of diverse research activities were performed under annual program plans approved by NETL in seven major task areas: (1) resource characterization and waste management, (2) air quality assessment and control, (3) advanced power systems, (4) advanced fuel forms, (5) value-added coproducts, (6) advanced materials, and (7) strategic studies. This report summarizes results of the 67 research subtasks and an additional 50 strategic studies. Selected highlights in the executive summary illustrate the contribution of the research to the energy industry in areas not adequately addressed by the private sector alone. During the period of performance of the agreement, concerns have mounted over the impact of carbon emissions on climate change, and new programs have been initiated by DOE to ensure that fossil fuel resources along with renewable resources can continue to supply the nation's transportation fuel and electric power. The agreement has addressed DOE goals for reductions in CO{sub 2} emissions through efficiency, capture, and sequestration while expanding the supply and use of domestic energy resources for energy security. It has further contributed to goals for near-zero emissions from highly efficient coal-fired power plants; environmental control capabilities for SO{sub 2}, NO{sub x}, fine respirable particulate (PM{sub 2.5}), and mercury; alternative transportation fuels including liquid synfuels and hydrogen; and synergistic integration of fossil and renewable resources (e.g., wind-, biomass-, and coal-based electrical generation).

Programs of the Office of Energy Research

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1986-04-01

The programs of the Office of Energy Research, DOE, include several thousand individual projects and hundreds of laboratories, universities, and other research facilities throughout the United States. The major programs and activities are described briefly, and include high energy and nuclear physics, fusion energy, basic energy sciences, and health and environmental research, as well as advisory, assessment, support, and scientific computing activities

Natural and accelerated bioremediation research program plan

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1995-09-01

This draft plan describes a ten-year program to develop the scientific understanding needed to harness and develop natural and enhanced biogeochemical processes to bioremediate contaminated soils, sediments and groundwater at DOE facilities. The Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER) developed this program plan, with advice and assistance from DOE`s Office of Environmental Management (EM). The program builds on OHER`s tradition of sponsoring fundamental research in the life and environmental sciences and was motivated by OHER`s and Office of Energy Research`s (OER`s) commitment to supporting DOE`s environmental management mission and the belief that bioremediation is an important part of the solution to DOE`s environmental problems.

Programs of the Office of Energy Research: Revision

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1987-06-01

In establishing each of the Federal Agencies that have been successively responsible for energy technologies and their development - the Atomic Energy Commission, the Energy Research and Development Administration, and, currently, the US Department of Energy (DOE) - Congress made specific provisions for the conduct of advanced and fundamental research. The purpose of this research has been to support the energy technology development programs by providing insight into fundamental science and associated phenomena and developing new or advanced concepts and techniques. Today, this responsibility rests with the Office of Energy Research (ER), DOE, whose present programs have their origins in pioneering energy-related research of this nature, which was initiated nearly 40 years ago. The Director, Office of Energy Research, also acts as the chief scientist and scientific advisor to the Secretary of Energy for the entire spectrum of energy research and development (R and D) programs of the Department. ER programs include several thousand individual projects and hundreds of laboratories, universities, and other research facilities throughout the Unites States. In the following pages, each of these programs and activities are described briefly for the information of the scientific community and the public at large. 5 figs., 6 tabs

HTGR safety research program

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Barsell, A.W.; Olsen, B.E.; Silady, F.A.

1981-01-01

An HTGR safety research program is being performed supporting and guided in priorities by the AIPA Probabilistic Risk Study. Analytical and experimental studies have been conducted in four general areas where modeling or data assumptions contribute to large uncertainties in the consequence assessments and thus, in the risk assessment for key core heat-up accident scenarios. Experimental data have been obtained on time-dependent release of fission products from the fuel particles, and plateout characteristics of condensible fission products in the primary circuit. Potential failure modes of primarily top head PCRV components as well as concrete degradation processes have been analyzed using a series of newly developed models and interlinked computer programs. Containment phenomena, including fission product deposition and potential flammability of liberated combustible gases have been studied analytically. Lastly, the behaviour of boron control material in the core and reactor subcriticality during core heatup have been examined analytically. Research in these areas has formed the basis for consequence updates in GA-A15000. Systematic derivation of future safety research priorities is also discussed. (author)

El compromiso profético de los antropólogos sociales argentinos, 1960-1976

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Rosana Guber

2010-07-01

Full Text Available Norbert Elias señalaba que calificar a las investigaciones según su grado de compromiso o distanciamiento de los objetos de estudio, es parte de los valores en tanto juicios prácticos que los intelectuales empleamos en el desarrollo de nuestra actividad. La profusa invocación al compromiso en la antropología latinoamerican, habla de lo que quienes lo invocan desean hacer con sus antropologías, y también de cómo este ideal nos ha modelado a los antropólogos. En este artículo muestro las formas y razones antropológicas y específicamente argentinas por las cuales la "antropología social" y el "compromiso" se constituyeron recíprocamente en el sentido común de nuestra subdisciplina en la Argentina. un doble posicionamiento-político-universitario y epistemológico-de un sector de los antropólogos argentinos que caracterizaré como profético.According to Norbert Elias, to qualify research according to its degree of commitment to, or detachment from its objects, is a practical value that intellectuals use in pursuing their job. Current references to commitment (compromiso by Latin American anthropologists, talk about those colleagues' perspectives on anthropology, and also about the ways in which such a notion has modeled them as anthropologists. Here I examine how and why Argentine anthropologists have made of "social anthropology" and "commitment" the backbone of their discipline in Argentina, both in university politics and in academic work in the 60-70s. I also suggest that anthropological debates on prophets and prophetism may cast some light upon this process.

Seq2Logo: a method for construction and visualization of amino acid binding motifs and sequence profiles including sequence weighting, pseudo counts and two-sided representation of amino acid enrichment and depletion

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Thomsen, Martin Christen Frølund; Nielsen, Morten

2012-01-01

Seq2Logo is a web-based sequence logo generator. Sequence logos are a graphical representation of the information content stored in a multiple sequence alignment (MSA) and provide a compact and highly intuitive representation of the position-specific amino acid composition of binding motifs, active...... related to amino acid enrichment and depletion. Besides allowing input in the format of peptides and MSA, Seq2Logo accepts input as Blast sequence profiles, providing easy access for non-expert end-users to characterize and identify functionally conserved/variable amino acids in any given protein...... sites, etc. in biological sequences. Accurate generation of sequence logos is often compromised by sequence redundancy and low number of observations. Moreover, most methods available for sequence logo generation focus on displaying the position-specific enrichment of amino acids, discarding the equally...

Exploratory Technology Research Program for electrochemical energy storage

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Kinoshita, Kim

1994-09-01

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Propulsion Systems provides support for an Electrochemical Energy Storage Program, that includes research and development (R&D) on advanced rechargeable batteries and fuel cells. A major goal of this program is to develop electrochemical power sources suitable for application in electric vehicles (EV's). The program centers on advanced systems that offer the potential for high performance and low life-cycle costs, both of which are necessary to permit significant penetration into commercial markets. The DOE Electrochemical Energy Storage Program is divided into two projects: the Electric Vehicle Advanced Battery Systems (EVABS) Development Program and the Exploratory Technology Research (ETR) Program. The EVABS Program management responsibility has been assigned to Sandia National Laboratories (SNL); Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL) is responsible for management of the ETR Program. The EVABS and ETR Programs include an integrated matrix of R&D efforts designed to advance progress on selected candidate electrochemical systems. The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a tripartite undertaking between DOE, the U.S. automobile manufacturers and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), was formed in 1991 to accelerate the development of advanced batteries for consumer EV's. The role of the FIR Program is to perform supporting research on the advanced battery systems under development by the USABC and EVABS Program, and to evaluate new systems with potentially superior performance, durability and/or cost characteristics. The specific goal of the ETR Program is to identify the most promising electrochemical technologies and transfer them to the USABC, the battery industry and/or the EVABS Program for further development and scale-up. This report summarizes the research, financial and management activities relevant to the ETR Program in CY 1993.

Cadernos de apoio ao utilizador: Catálogo Bibliográfico

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Serviços de Informação e Documentação

2012-01-01

O Catálogo Bibliográfico em linha (OPAC = Online Public Access Catalog), da Biblioteca do ISCTE-IUL é um sistema que permite localizar qualquer tipo de documento existente no fundo documental tornando mais ágil e rápida a interação do utilizador com a biblioteca. O seu acesso pode ser feito no espaço da biblioteca e remotamente a partir de qualquer lugar.

LASL's FY 1978 supporting research program

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Hammel, E.F.; Merlan, S.J.; Freiwald, D.A.

1978-09-01

This report gives a brief overview of Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory's supporting research program, including philosophy, management and program analysis, funding, and a brief description of the kinds of work currently supported. 10 figures

O fonoaudiólogo adoece: síndrome de burnout e fonoaudiologia hospitalar ? uma revisão

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Catarina Brito da Nóbrega

2014-06-01

Full Text Available A Síndrome de Burnout é um transtorno adaptativo crônico que acomete uma gama variada de profissionais, principalmente os da área da saúde, como os fonoaudiólogos. Caracteriza-se, entre outros aspectos, por cansaço emocional, despersonalização e baixa realização pessoal. Esse estudo objetivou verificar, na literatura científica, a ocorrência da Síndrome de Burnout em fonoaudiólogos que atuam no âmbito hospitalar. Os recursos metodológicos utilizados foram artigos nacionais e internacionais dos últimos 10 anos, levantados nas bases de dados eletrônicos indexadas, com as seguintes palavras chave: Fonoaudiologia e Burnout; esgotamento profissional e unidades hospitalares. Foram identificados apenas artigos sobre a Síndrome de Burnout e profissionais da saúde e notou-se que há uma escassez de informações sobre a relação Síndrome de Burnout e Fonoaudiologia. Essa insuficiência de produções técnicas relacionadas ao tema em pauta é ainda maior quando é direcionada aos fonoaudiólogos que atuam em hospitais.

IRSN research programs concerning reactor safety

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Bardelay, J.

2005-01-01

This paper is made up of 3 parts. The first part briefly presents the missions of IRSN (French research institute on nuclear safety), the second part reviews the research works currently led by IRSN in the following fields : -) the assessment of safety computer codes, -) thermohydraulics, -) reactor ageing, -) reactivity accidents, -) loss of coolant, -) reactor pool dewatering, -) core meltdown, -) vapor explosion, and -) fission product release. In the third part, IRSN is shown to give a major importance to experimental programs led on research or test reactors for collecting valid data because of the complexity of the physical processes that are involved. IRSN plans to develop a research program concerning the safety of high or very high temperature reactors. (A.C.)

Actitudes hacia Gays y Lesbianas en psicoterapia de estudiantes graduados/as de psicología y psicólogos/as clínicos/as con licencia

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Miguel Vázquez-Rivera

2012-01-01

Full Text Available Históricamente, la psicoterapia ha sido un mecanismo de opresión para la comunidad de gays y lesbianas (GL. Las emociones y conducta del/de la psicólogo/a han jugado un rol vital en el proceso terapéutico (Jones, 2000. Nuestro estudio exploró las actitudes de 220 estudiantes graduados de psicología clínica y 47 psicólogos/as clínicos/as con licencia hacia la comunidad GL en psicoterapia. Se obtuvieron actitudes negativas en 3% de los/as estudiantes y ninguno (0% de los/as psicólogos/as al utilizar la Escala de Actitudes hacia GL en Psicoterapia. El 4% de los/as estudiantes y 0% de los/ as psicólogos/as sientieron ansiedad en la intervención con GL. El 6% de los/as estudiantes y 5% de los/as psicólogos/as prefiereron no atender a clientes LG. El 13% de los/as estudiantes y 6% de los/as psicólogos/as indicaron no ser competentes para atender esta población. Se encontró que la religión, la cantidad de clientes gays y lesbianas y la educación formal son variables que se asocian a las actitudes de los/as participantes de este estudio. Finalmente, se discuten implicaciones clínicas y educativas.

Contribuições à Prática do Psicólogo na Educação Profissional

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Prediger,Juliana; Silva,Rosane Azevedo Neves da

2014-01-01

Houve recentemente no Brasil um massivo incremento da educação profissional, científica e tecnológica, especialmente representada pelos Institutos Federais. Esse incremento foi marcado pela expansão da rede por meio da criação de centenas de novas unidades e contratação de milhares de profissionais. As novas contratações trouxeram um grande número de psicólogos e psicólogas para atuar na Educação Profissional. Este trabalho narra a experiência da criação de um espaço de diálogo entre os psicó...

Research Experience in Psychiatry Residency Programs Across Canada: Current Status

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Shanmugalingam, Arany; Ferreria, Sharon G; Norman, Ross M G; Vasudev, Kamini

2014-01-01

Objective: To determine the current status of research experience in psychiatry residency programs across Canada. Method: Coordinators of Psychiatric Education (COPE) resident representatives from all 17 psychiatry residency programs in Canada were asked to complete a survey regarding research training requirements in their programs. Results: Among the 17 COPE representatives, 15 completed the survey, representing 88% of the Canadian medical schools that have a psychiatry residency program. Among the 15 programs, 11 (73%) require residents to conduct a scholarly activity to complete residency. Some of these programs incorporated such a requirement in the past 5 years. Ten respondents (67%) reported availability of official policy and (or) guidelines on resident research requirements. Among the 11 programs that have a research requirement, 10 (91%) require residents to complete 1 scholarly activity; 1 requires completion of 2 scholarly activities. Eight (53%) residency programs reported having a separate research track. All of the programs have a research coordinator and 14 (93%) programs provide protected time to residents for conducting research. The 3 most common types of scholarly activities that qualify for the mandatory research requirement are a full independent project (10 programs), a quality improvement project (8 programs), and assisting in a faculty project (8 programs). Six programs expect their residents to present their final work in a departmental forum. None of the residency programs require publication of residents’ final work. Conclusions: The current status of the research experience during psychiatry residency in Canada is encouraging but there is heterogeneity across the programs. PMID:25565474

Intelligent Flight Control Simulation Research Program

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Stolarik, Brian

2007-01-01

...). Under the program, entitled "Intelligent Flight Control Simulation Research Laboratory," a variety of technologies were investigated or developed during the course of the research for AFRL/VAC...

Led into temptation? Rewarding brand logos bias the neural encoding of incidental economic decisions.

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Carsten Murawski

Full Text Available Human decision-making is driven by subjective values assigned to alternative choice options. These valuations are based on reward cues. It is unknown, however, whether complex reward cues, such as brand logos, may bias the neural encoding of subjective value in unrelated decisions. In this functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI study, we subliminally presented brand logos preceding intertemporal choices. We demonstrated that priming biased participants' preferences towards more immediate rewards in the subsequent temporal discounting task. This was associated with modulations of the neural encoding of subjective values of choice options in a network of brain regions, including but not restricted to medial prefrontal cortex. Our findings demonstrate the general susceptibility of the human decision making system to apparently incidental contextual information. We conclude that the brain incorporates seemingly unrelated value information that modifies decision making outside the decision-maker's awareness.

Building Technologies Program Multi-Year Program Plan Research and Development 2008

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2008-01-01

Building Technologies Program Multi-Year Program Plan 2008 for research and development, including residential and commercial integration, lighting, HVAC and water heating, envelope, windows, and analysis tools.

Program of research - 1990-1991

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1991-01-01

The 1990-1991 Program of Research reflects the fundamental changes within the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) over the past three years as it has oriented itself towards being a more commercially driven organization, an organization responding to market demands and pressures. From July 1, 1990 several key projects have been linked together in the new Industrial Technology Program. The Program encompasses projects that have real potential to earn revenue for ANSTO and make measurable improvements in efficiency and productivity for Australian companies. The Isotope Technology project is researching and transferring to industry radioisotope technology for tracing the effectiveness of plant processes, the movement of materials within blast furnaces and leakages and outages in plant pipework. The two important newcomers are the Quality Technology Centre and the Safety and Reliability group. Details about project leaders, project titles and objectives are provided. ills

Evolução da oferta de fonoaudiólogos no SUS e na atenção primária à saúde, no Brasil

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Maria de Fátima Silva de Sousa

Full Text Available RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a evolução da oferta de Fonoaudiólogos no Sistema Único de Saúde e na atenção primária à saúde no Brasil, entre 2008/2013. Métodos: estudo ecológico, com as 27 Unidades Federativas do Brasil. Foram utilizados os dados do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística e do Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde. Calculou-se a oferta de fonoaudiólogo no SUS, na Atenção Primária à Saúde, a proporção de fonoaudiólogo na Atenção Primária à Saúde e a evolução relativa do coeficiente de fonoaudiólogo na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Resultados: registrou-se aumento na oferta de Fonoaudiólogo no Sistema Único de Saúde e na Atenção Primária, em todas as unidades federativas. Em 2013, a oferta de Fonoaudiólogo no Sistema Único de Saúde variou de 7.73/105 habitantes no Amapá a 2.12/105 habitantes no Amazonas e a oferta na Atenção Primária à Saúde variou de 2.86/105 habitantes no Amapá a 0.19/105 habitantes no Distrito Federal. Sergipe e Piauí apresentaram os maiores incrementos na evolução relativa do coeficiente de fonoaudiólogo na Atenção Primária, respectivamente, 800% e 788%. Conclusão: houve aumento na oferta de fonoaudiólogo no Sistema Único de Saúde e na Atenção Primária à Saúde, no entanto evidenciaram-se desigualdades nessa ampliação entres as unidades federativas do Brasil.

Catálogo de reproductores anglo-árabes, 2016

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Cervantes Navarro, Isabel; Sánchez Guerrero, María José; Bartolomé Medina, Ester; Negro Rama, Sara; Valera Córdoba, María Mercedes; Molina Alcalá, Antonio; Serradilla Manrique, Juan Manuel; Valera Córdoba, María Mercedes (Coordinador)

2016-01-01

Avanzando en el Programa de Mejora de la raza equina Anglo-árabe (Aá), me es grato presentar el sexto Catálogo de Reproductores de esta raza, en el que se recogen los caballos que han alcanzado alguna de las Categorías Genéticas recogidas en su Programa de Mejora (Jóvenes Reproductores Recomendados y Reproductores Élites), para las disciplinas hípicas de Concurso Completo de Equitación, Salto de Obstáculos y Raid. Como en años anteriores, la información genealógica, fenotípica y genética de l...

Arte na enfermagem: iniciando um diálogo reflexivo

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Luzia Wilma Santana da Silva

2005-01-01

Full Text Available Este artículo tiene el propósito de iniciar un diálogo reflexivo sobre la enfermería como una ciencia y un arte contenidas en las actividades de los enfermeros, tanto en la asistencia, la investigación y en la educación. Sustentado en la ética y el arte como una forma del ejercicio de la enfermería para la acción humana, este trabajo tiene como objetivo contribuir con una reflexión sobre el "saber quehacer" profesional de manera contextual, integral y actualizada.

A Survey of Campus Coordinators of Undergraduate Research Programs

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Hensley, Merinda Kaye; Shreeves, Sarah L.; Davis-Kahl, Stephanie

2015-01-01

Interest in supporting undergraduate research programs continues to grow within academic librarianship. This article presents how undergraduate research program coordinators perceive and value library support of their programs. Undergraduate research coordinators from a variety of institutions were surveyed on which elements of libraries and…

Natural and accelerated bioremediation research program plan

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1995-09-01

This draft plan describes a ten-year program to develop the scientific understanding needed to harness and develop natural and enhanced biogeochemical processes to bioremediate contaminated soils, sediments and groundwater at DOE facilities. The Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER) developed this program plan, with advice and assistance from DOE's Office of Environmental Management (EM). The program builds on OHER's tradition of sponsoring fundamental research in the life and environmental sciences and was motivated by OHER's and Office of Energy Research's (OER's) commitment to supporting DOE's environmental management mission and the belief that bioremediation is an important part of the solution to DOE's environmental problems

Federal Geothermal Research Program Update - Fiscal Year 2001

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Laney, P.T.

2002-08-31

This Federal Geothermal Program Research Update reviews the specific objectives, status, and accomplishments of DOE's Geothermal Program for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2001. The information contained in this Research Update illustrates how the mission and goals of the Office of Geothermal Technologies are reflected in each R&D activity. The Geothermal Program, from its guiding principles to the most detailed research activities, is focused on expanding the use of geothermal energy.

Qualitative Research in an International Research Program: Maintaining Momentum while Building Capacity in Nurses

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Judy Mill RN, PhD

2014-02-01

Full Text Available Nurses are knowledgeable about issues that affect quality and equity of care and are well qualified to inform policy, yet their expertise is seldom acknowledged and their input infrequently invited. In 2007, a large multidisciplinary team of researchers and decision-makers from Canada and five low- and middle-income countries (Barbados, Jamaica, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa received funding to implement a participatory action research (PAR program entitled “Strengthening Nurses' Capacity for HIV Policy Development in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.” The goal of the research program was to explore and promote nurses' involvement in HIV policy development and to improve nursing practice in countries with a high HIV disease burden. A core element of the PAR program was the enhancement of the research capacity, and particularly qualitative capacity, of nurses through the use of mentorship, role-modeling, and the enhancement of institutional support. In this article we: (a describe the PAR program and research team; (b situate the research program by discussing attitudes to qualitative research in the study countries; (c highlight the incremental formal and informal qualitative research capacity building initiatives undertaken as part of this PAR program; (d describe the approaches used to maintain rigor while implementing a complex research program; and (e identify strategies to ensure that capacity building was locally-owned. We conclude with a discussion of challenges and opportunities and provide an informal analysis of the research capacity that was developed within our international team using a PAR approach.

83-inch cyclotron research program. Final report

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Parkinson, W.C.

1983-07-01

In June of 1960 the US Atomic Energy Commission authorized the construction of a modern variable energy cyclotron facility at The University of Michigan to be used for research in nuclear spectroscopy. The Legislature of the State of Michigan made available funds for construction of a building to house the 83-inch cyclotron and auxiliary equipment as well as the University's remodeled 42-inch cyclotron. The research program centered around the 83-inch cyclotron was funded by the AEC and its successors, the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), from September 1964 through March 1977. The program represented a continuation of the research effort using the 42-inch cyclotron facility which had been supported continuously by the AEC since February 1950. This final report to DOE briefly describes the research facility, the research program, and highlights the principal accomplishments of the effort. It begins with a historical note to place this effort within the context of nuclear physics research in the Department of Physics of the University of Michigan

Research of the Rio Grande Ecosystem Management Program

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Deborah M. Finch

2000-01-01

This paper describes the mission, objectives, and preliminary results of the Middle Rio Grande Ecosystem Management Research Program managed at the Rocky Mountain Research Station's Albuquerque laboratory. This program was initiated in 1994 to address growing pressures to effectively manage the limited resources of the middle Rio Grande Basin. The program is...

The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

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Cline, J. Donald; Castelaz, M.; Whitworth, C.; Clavier, D.; Owen, L.; Barker, T.

2012-01-01

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) offers summer undergraduate research internships. PARI has received support for the internships from the NC Space Grant Consortium, NSF awards for public science education, private donations, private foundations, and through a collaboration with the Pisgah Astronomical Research and Education Center of the University of North Carolina - Asheville. The internship program began in 2001 with 4 students. This year 7 funded students participated in 2011. Mentors for the interns include PARI's Science, Education, and Information Technology Directors and visiting faculty who are members of the PARI Research Affiliate Faculty program. Students work with mentors on radio and optical astronomy research, electrical engineering for robotic control of instruments, software development for instrument control and software for citizen science projects, and science education by developing curricula and multimedia and teaching high school students in summer programs at PARI. At the end of the summer interns write a paper about their research which is published in the PARI Summer Student Proceedings. Several of the students have presented their results at AAS Meetings. We will present a summary of specific research conducted by the students with their mentors, the logistics for hosting the PARI undergraduate internship program, and plans for growth based on the impact of an NSF supported renovation to the Research Building on the PARI campus.

Associations between the perceived presence of vending machines and food and beverage logos in schools and adolescents' diet and weight status.

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Minaker, Leia M; Storey, Kate E; Raine, Kim D; Spence, John C; Forbes, Laura E; Plotnikoff, Ronald C; McCargar, Linda J

2011-08-01

The increasing prevalence of obesity among youth has elicited calls for schools to become more active in promoting healthy weight. The present study examined associations between various aspects of school food environments (specifically the availability of snack- and beverage-vending machines and the presence of snack and beverage logos) and students' weight status, as well as potential influences of indices of diet and food behaviours. A cross-sectional, self-administered web-based survey. A series of multinomial logistic regressions with generalized estimating equations (GEE) were constructed to examine associations between school environment variables (i.e. the reported presence of beverage- and snack-vending machines and logos) and self-reported weight- and diet-related behaviours. Secondary schools in Alberta, Canada. A total of 4936 students from grades 7 to 10. The presence of beverage-vending machines in schools was associated with the weight status of students. The presence of snack-vending machines and logos was associated with students' frequency of consuming vended goods. The presence of snack-vending machines and logos was associated with the frequency of salty snack consumption. The reported presence of snack- and beverage-vending machines and logos in schools is related to some indices of weight status, diet and meal behaviours but not to others. The present study supported the general hypothesis that the presence of vending machines in schools may affect students' weight through increased consumption of vended goods, but notes that the frequency of 'junk' food consumption does not seem to be related to the presence of vending machines, perhaps reflecting the ubiquity of these foods in the daily lives of students.

ANSTO program of research 1989-1990

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1989-09-01

The 1989-1990 Program of Research of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization identifies the diversity of the organisation's current activities and the role of nuclear science and technology in achieving national goals. Major program areas continue to be biomedicine and health, advanced materials, applications of nuclear physics, environmental science, isotope technology and nuclear technology. Each project in a particular program area is defined in terms of background, objectives recent work and achievements, work planned and resources. External advisory committees which provide advice on research priorities, are viewed as a fundamental part of the ongoing evaluation process of the organization activities in response to changing priorities in industry, government and the community it serves

O papel da psicologia no desenvolvimento de líderes organizacionais, segundo psicólogos e líderes

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Schette, Fatima Rosely

2005-01-01

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar a contribuição da Psicologia Organizacional e do Trabalho (POT) para o desenvolvimento de líderes organizacionais. Os dados foram obtidos através de depoimentos escritos, com perguntas abertas dirigidas a seis psicólogos organizacionais e do trabalho e a doze líderes organizacionais. Os psicólogos que participaram são representativos da área no Brasil, professores universitários e pós graduados na área da POT. Os doze líderes organizacionais foram indicad...

Trabalho análogo a de escravo na Bahia: desmascarando o explorador

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Gilca Garcia de Oliveira

2013-11-01

Full Text Available Após o reconhecimento da presença do trabalho análogo a de escravo no País, como resposta da pressão popular e internacional, o Estado vem implementando medidas de combate deste crime tratado no artigo 149 do Código Penal brasileiro. É importante reconhecer avanços em algumas destas medidas como no caso da criação dos Grupos Especiais de Fiscalização Móvel (GEFM e da “Lista Suja”. No entanto, em outras instâncias como no caso da PEC438A, sua aprovação na Câmara levou à proposição, por representante da bancada ruralista, de uma nova definição para o artigo 149 por meio da PL3842/2012 que pode incorrer em retrocessos quanto ao entendimento jurídico do trabalho análogo a de escravo. Assim, busca-se analisar aqui a atuação no bloco de poder de representantes de classes ou frações de classes quanto aos encaminhamentos adotados nas Plenárias das Casas Legislativas.

The 2003 NASA Faculty Fellowship Program Research Reports

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Nash-Stevenson, S. K.; Karr, G.; Freeman, L. M.; Bland, J. (Editor)

2004-01-01

For the 39th consecutive year, the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program (NFFP) was conducted at Marshall Space Flight Center. The program was sponsored by NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC, and operated under contract by The University of Alabama in Huntsville. In addition, promotion and applications are managed by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and assessment is completed by Universities Space Research Association (USRA). The nominal starting and finishing dates for the 10-week program were May 27 through August 1, 2003. The primary objectives of the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program are to: (1) Increase the quality and quantity of research collaborations between NASA and the academic community that contribute to NASA s research objectives; (2) provide research opportunities for college and university faculty that serve to enrich their knowledge base; (3) involve students in cutting-edge science and engineering challenges related to NASA s strategic enterprises, while providing exposure to the methods and practices of real-world research; (4) enhance faculty pedagogy and facilitate interdisciplinary networking; (5) encourage collaborative research and technology transfer with other Government agencies and the private sector; and (6) establish an effective education and outreach activity to foster greater awareness of this program.

Valitsusasutuste ühtne logo : kas valituks osutub nüüdisaegsus või traditsioonid? / Küllike Heide

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Heide, Küllike

2012-01-01

Riigikantselei valitsuse kommunikatsioonibüroo algatatud valitsusasutuste ühtse logo konkursist, eesmärgiks ühtlustada valitsusasutuste visuaalne identiteet. Asko Künnapi ideekavandist "Prima Facie"

The SUPER Program: A Research-based Undergraduate Experience

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Ernakovich, J. G.; Boone, R. B.; Boot, C. M.; Denef, K.; Lavallee, J. M.; Moore, J. C.; Wallenstein, M. D.

2014-12-01

Producing undergraduates capable of broad, independent thinking is one of the grand challenges in science education. Experience-based learning, specifically hands-on research, is one mechanism for increasing students' ability to think critically. With this in mind, we created a two-semester long research program called SUPER (Skills for Undergraduate Participation in Ecological Research) aimed at teaching students to think like scientists and enhancing the student research experience through instruction and active-learning about the scientific method. Our aim was for students to gain knowledge, skills, and experience, and to conduct their own research. In the first semester, we hosted active-learning workshops on "Forming Hypotheses", "Experimental Design", "Collecting and Managing Data", "Analysis of Data", "Communicating to a Scientific Audience", "Reading Literature Effectively", and "Ethical Approaches". Each lesson was taught by different scientists from one of many ecological disciplines so that students were exposed to the variation in approach that scientists have. In the second semester, students paired with a scientific mentor and began doing research. To ensure the continued growth of the undergraduate researcher, we continued the active-learning workshops and the students attended meetings with their mentors. Thus, the students gained technical and cognitive skills in parallel, enabling them to understand both "the how" and "the why" of what they were doing in their research. The program culminated with a research poster session presented by the students. The interest in the program has grown beyond our expectations, and we have now run the program successfully for two years. Many of the students have gone on to campus research jobs, internships and graduate school, and have attributed part of their success in obtaining their positions to their experience with the SUPER program. Although common in other sciences, undergraduate research experiences are

Training program attracts work and health researchers

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Skakon, Janne

2007-01-01

Each year in Canada, the costs of disability arising from work-related causes – including workers’ compensation and health-care costs – exceed $6.7 billion. Despite the significant financial and social impacts of worker injury and illness, only a small fraction of Canadian researchers are dedicated...... to examining work disability prevention issues. An innovative program that attracts international students, the Work Disability Prevention Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Strategic Training Program, aims to build research capacity in young researchers and to create a strong network that examines...

UNIVERSITY TURBINE SYSTEMS RESEARCH PROGRAM SUMMARY AND DIRECTORY

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Lawrence P. Golan; Richard A. Wenglarz

2004-07-01

The South Carolina Institute for Energy Studies (SCIES), administratively housed at Clemson University, has participated in the advancement of combustion turbine technology for over a decade. The University Turbine Systems Research Program, previously referred to as the Advanced Gas Turbine Systems Research (AGTSR) program, has been administered by SCIES for the U.S. DOE during the 1992-2003 timeframe. The structure of the program is based on a concept presented to the DOE by Clemson University. Under the supervision of the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the UTSR consortium brings together the engineering departments at leading U.S. universities and U.S. combustion turbine developers to provide a solid base of knowledge for the future generations of land-based gas turbines. In the UTSR program, an Industrial Review Board (IRB) (Appendix C) of gas turbine companies and related organizations defines needed gas turbine research. SCIES prepares yearly requests for university proposals to address the research needs identified by the IRB organizations. IRB technical representatives evaluate the university proposals and review progress reports from the awarded university projects. To accelerate technology transfer technical workshops are held to provide opportunities for university, industry and government officials to share comments and improve quality and relevancy of the research. To provide educational growth at the Universities, in addition to sponsored research, the UTSR provides faculty and student fellowships. The basis for all activities--research, technology transfer, and education--is the DOE Turbine Program Plan and identification, through UTSR consortium group processes, technology needed to meet Program Goals that can be appropriately researched at Performing Member Universities.

La escuela inclusiva: Desafíos y oportunidades del psicólogo escolar

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Dileidys Elena Mogollón

2014-12-01

Full Text Available Cuando se habla de inclusión escolar se hace referencia a un movimiento de interés social que tiene sus raíces y sustentos en los distintos documentos y acuerdos internacionales. Sin embargo, a nivel mundial cada país ha experimentado de manera muy particular los esfuerzos por consolidar dichas políticas inclusivas bajo el enfoque socio-educativo. La intención es iniciar una reflexión en torno a la discusión sobre los desafíos que afronta el psicólogo escolar en el marco de la escuela inclusiva, contexto donde se desarrolla el presente análisis, partiendo de la experiencia y la perspectiva de dos profesionales de la psicología en Venezuela. La formación académica, el ejercicio profesional, la actividad gremial y el ámbito general de la sociedad, se plantean como escenarios-desafíos que debe superar el psicólogo escolar para contribuir en el logro de una visión inclusiva. La oportunidad para este profesional se aprecia en cada escenario, pero se resume en un esfuerzo de unión inter e intradisciplinario dentro del ámbito de la educación especial y la atención a las personas con discapacidad. El psicólogo escolar debe constituirse en un agente de cambio, que puede contribuir desde su ejercicio al proceso de transformación social que se requiere para favorecer la constitución de las escuelas inclusivas, partiendo de la reconstrucción de su visión, actitud y funciones en los distintos ámbitos de acción que le competen.

Environmental Research Program. 1994 annual report

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Brown, N.J.

1995-04-01

The objective of the Environmental Research Program is to enhance the understanding of, and mitigate the effects of pollutants on health, ecological systems, global and regional climate, and air quality. The program is multi-disciplinary and includes fundamental research and development in efficient and environmentally-benign combustion, pollutant abatement and destruction, and novel methods of detection and analysis of criteria and non-criteria pollutants. This diverse group conducts investigations in combustion, atmospheric and marine processes, flue-gas chemistry, and ecological systems.

Atuação do psicólogo frente aos transtornos globais do desenvolvimento infantil

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José Carlos Souza

Full Text Available Os autores fazem uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a atuação do psicólogo frente aos transtornos globais do desenvolvimento infantil, especificamente sobre: autismo infantil, síndrome de Asperger e síndrome de Rett. Inicialmente, apresenta-se uma noção do desenvolvimento infantil, e, então, abordam-se os possíveis transtornos, com suas respectivas definições, etiologias, critérios diagnósticos, diagnóstico diferencial e tratamento. Durante o processo de intervenção e prevenção junto à criança, destacam-se a importância do psicólogo no tratamento e a eficácia dos recursos psicoterápicos para a melhora de qualidade de vida da criança com a síndrome.

Atuação do psicólogo frente aos transtornos globais do desenvolvimento infantil

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José Carlos Souza

Full Text Available O artigo apresenta revisão bibliográfica sobre a atuação do psicólogo frente aos transtornos globais do desenvolvimento infantil, especificamente sobre autismo infantil, síndrome de Asperger e síndrome de Rett. Inicialmente, apresenta-se uma noção do desenvolvimento infantil, e, então, abordam-se possíveis transtornos, com suas respectivas definições, etiologias, critérios diagnósticos, diagnóstico diferencial e tratamento. Durante o processo de intervenção e prevenção junto à criança, destacam-se a importância do psicólogo no tratamento e a eficácia dos recursos psicoterápicos para a melhora de qualidade de vida da criança com a síndrome.

Jointly Sponsored Research Program on Energy Related Research

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2013-12-31

Cooperative Agreements, DE-FC26-08NT43293, DOE-WRI Cooperative Research and Development Program for Fossil Energy-Related Resources began in June 2009. The goal of the Program was to develop, commercialize, and deploy technologies of value to the nation’s fossil and renewable energy industries. To ensure relevancy and early commercialization, the involvement of an industrial partner was encouraged. In that regard, the Program stipulated that a minimum of 20% cost share be achieved in a fiscal year. This allowed WRI to carry a diverse portfolio of technologies and projects at various development technology readiness levels. Depending upon the maturity of the research concept and technology, cost share for a given task ranged from none to as high as 67% (two-thirds). Over the course of the Program, a total of twenty six tasks were proposed for DOE approval. Over the period of performance of the Cooperative agreement, WRI has put in place projects utilizing a total of $7,089,581 in USDOE funds. Against this funding, cosponsors have committed $7,398,476 in private funds to produce a program valued at $14,488,057. Tables 1 and 2 presented at the end of this section is a compilation of the funding for all the tasks conducted under the program. The goal of the Cooperative Research and Development Program for Fossil Energy-Related Resources was to through collaborative research with the industry, develop or assist in the development of innovative technology solutions that will: • Increase the production of United States energy resources – coal, natural gas, oil, and renewable energy resources; • Enhance the competitiveness of United States energy technologies in international markets and assist in technology transfer; • Reduce the nation's dependence on foreign energy supplies and strengthen both the United States and regional economies; and • Minimize environmental impacts of energy production and utilization. Success of the Program can be measured by

Manufacturing of advanced bent crystals for Laue Optics for Gamma ObservationS (LOGOS)

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Mazzolari, Andrea; Camattari, Riccardo; Bellucci, Valerio; Paternò, Gianfranco; Scian, Carlo; Mattei, Giovanni; Guidi, Vincenzo

2015-01-01

X- and γ-ray detection is currently a hot topic for a wide scientific community, spanning from astrophysics to nuclear medicine. However, lack of optics capable of focusing photons of energies in the energy range 0.1–1 MeV leaves the photon detection to a direct-view approach, resulting in a limited efficiency and resolution. The main scope of the INFN-LOGOS project is the development of technologies that enable manufacturing highly performing optical elements to be employed in the realization of hard X-ray lenses. Such lenses, typically named Laue lenses, consist of an ensemble of crystals disposed in concentric rings in order to diffract the incident radiation towards the focus of the lens, where a detector is placed. In particular, the INFN-LOGOS project aims at the realization of intrinsically bent silicon and germanium crystals exploiting the quasi-mosaic effect for focusing hard X-rays. Crystal manufacturing relies on a proper revisitation of techniques typically employed in silicon micromachining, such as thin film deposition and patterning or ion implantation

Manufacturing of advanced bent crystals for Laue Optics for Gamma ObservationS (LOGOS)

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Mazzolari, Andrea, E-mail: mazzolari@fe.infn.it [Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Saragat 1/c, 44122 Ferrara (Italy); INFN, Section of Ferrara (Italy); Camattari, Riccardo; Bellucci, Valerio; Paternò, Gianfranco [Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Saragat 1/c, 44122 Ferrara (Italy); INFN, Section of Ferrara (Italy); Scian, Carlo; Mattei, Giovanni [University of Padova, Department of Physics and Astronomy Galileo Galilei (Italy); Guidi, Vincenzo [Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Saragat 1/c, 44122 Ferrara (Italy); INFN, Section of Ferrara (Italy)

2015-07-15

X- and γ-ray detection is currently a hot topic for a wide scientific community, spanning from astrophysics to nuclear medicine. However, lack of optics capable of focusing photons of energies in the energy range 0.1–1 MeV leaves the photon detection to a direct-view approach, resulting in a limited efficiency and resolution. The main scope of the INFN-LOGOS project is the development of technologies that enable manufacturing highly performing optical elements to be employed in the realization of hard X-ray lenses. Such lenses, typically named Laue lenses, consist of an ensemble of crystals disposed in concentric rings in order to diffract the incident radiation towards the focus of the lens, where a detector is placed. In particular, the INFN-LOGOS project aims at the realization of intrinsically bent silicon and germanium crystals exploiting the quasi-mosaic effect for focusing hard X-rays. Crystal manufacturing relies on a proper revisitation of techniques typically employed in silicon micromachining, such as thin film deposition and patterning or ion implantation.

Program of Research and Education in Aerospace Structures

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Whitesides, John L.; Johansen, Laurie W.

2005-01-01

Since its inception in January 2003, the program has provided support for 1 research professor and a total of 10 Graduate Research Scholar Assistants of these all 10 have completed their MS degree program. The program has generated 10 MS thesis. Final report lists papers presented in seminars for the period January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005.

Catálogos de editoras e a circulação da literatura no contexto escolar Publishing catalogs and the circulation of literature within the school context

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Maria Aparecida Paiva Soares dos Santos

2012-12-01

Full Text Available Este texto tem como objetivo apresentar os resultados de uma pesquisa que investigou catálogos de editoras dedicadas ao público infanto-juvenil, percebendo-os como mediadores importantes das obras literárias que circulam na escola. As principais questões que nortearam a investigação foram: para quem são pensados os catálogos? A quem se destinam? De quais elementos visuais ou textuais os catálogos fazem uso para chamar a atenção do leitor? Constatou-se assim que a circulação dos catálogos nos espaços escolares cresceu com o fortalecimento da relação mercado e Estado; que a categorização por faixas etárias é uma das marcas mais fortes de escolarização do impresso; que há uma tendência de as editoras enxergarem os mediadores de leitura como destituídos de competência para realizar escolhas literárias mais autônomas e, por fim, que a indicação das premiações recebidas pelas obras é uma das maiores armas da indústria editorial para atrair o seu "cliente".The purpose of this article was to present the results of a research that analyzed the publishing catalogs directed to the juvenile public, once they are important mediators of the literary works that circulate in school. The research was guided by the main following questions: Whom are catalogs thought for? Whom are they intended to? Which visual or textual elements are used by catalogs to draw readers' attention? It was possible to observe that the circulation of catalogs within the school space has increased with the strengthening of the State - market relationship; the categorization by age groups is one of the strongest features of the popularization of catalogs in the school environment; publishers tend to see reading mediators as deprived from any capacity to make autonomous literary choices; and finally, that the indication of the prizes awarded to the literary works are the greatest weapons of the publishing industry to entice its 'clients'.

O diálogo como ato amoroso em Platão: Um breve ensaio

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Camila do Espírito Santo Prado de Oliveira

2015-10-01

Full Text Available Pretende-se abordar dois temas fundamentais para qualquer estudioso da obra platônica: a forma dialogal da escrita filosófica e o aspecto erótico da filosofia. A interpretação apresentada propõe que a morte de Sócrates condenado pela democracia rompeu a possibilidade de comunicação entre o filósofo e a cidade. Sócrates, como amante que é, afirma agir em benefício da cidade que, no entanto, reconhece na atividade do filósofo a corrupção de seus costumes. A escrita platônica seria, então, a recriação da possibilidade de diálogo entre filosofia e cidade. Como Aquiles volta à batalha após a morte de Pátroclo, Platão lança-se ao obrar filosófico como amante do filósofo-amante morto. Suas armas: os diálogos.

Animal Resource Program | Center for Cancer Research

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CCR Animal Resource Program The CCR Animal Resource Program plans, develops, and coordinates laboratory animal resources for CCR’s research programs. We also provide training, imaging, and technology development in support of moving basic discoveries to the clinic. The ARP Manager:

Animal Resource Program | Center for Cancer Research

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CCR Animal Resource Program The CCR Animal Resource Program plans, develops, and coordinates laboratory animal resources for CCR’s research programs. We also provide training, imaging, and technology development in support of moving basic discoveries to the clinic. The ARP Office:

Environmental research program: FY 1987, annual report

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1988-03-01

This multidisciplinary research program includes fundamental and applied research in physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology, as well as research on the development of advanced methods of measurement and analysis. The Program's Annual Report contains summaries of research performed during FY 1987 in the areas of atmospheric aerosols, flue gas chemistry, combustion, membrane bioenergetics, and analytical chemistry. The main research interests of the Atmospheric Aerosol Research group concern the chemical and physical processes that occur in haze, clouds, and fogs. For their studies, the group is developing novel analytical and research methods for characterizing aerosol species. Aerosol research is performed in the laboratory and in the field. Studies of smoke emissions from fires and their possible effects on climatic change, especially as related to nuclear winter, are an example of the collaboration between the Atmospheric Aerosol Research and Combustion Research Groups

Environmental research program: FY 1987, annual report

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1988-03-01

This multidisciplinary research program includes fundamental and applied research in physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology, as well as research on the development of advanced methods of measurement and analysis. The Program's Annual Report contains summaries of research performed during FY 1987 in the areas of atmospheric aerosols, flue gas chemistry, combustion, membrane bioenergetics, and analytical chemistry. The main research interests of the Atmospheric Aerosol Research group concern the chemical and physical processes that occur in haze, clouds, and fogs. For their studies, the group is developing novel analytical and research methods for characterizing aerosol species. Aerosol research is performed in the laboratory and in the field. Studies of smoke emissions from fires and their possible effects on climatic change, especially as related to nuclear winter, are an example of the collaboration between the Atmospheric Aerosol Research and Combustion Research Groups.

Programs of the Office of Energy Research

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1992-09-01

The programs of the Office of Energy Research provide basic science support for energy technologies as well as advancing understanding in general science and training future scientists. Energy Research provides insights into fundamental science and associated phenomena and develops new or advanced concepts and techniques. Research of this type has been supported by the Department of Energy and its predecessors for over 40 years and includes research in the natural and physical sciences, including high energy and nuclear physics; magnetic fusion energy; biological and environmental research; and basic energy sciences research in the materials, chemical, and applied mathematical sciences, engineering and geosciences, and energy biosciences. These basic research programs help build the science and technology base that underpins energy development by Government and industry

Status of anesthesiology resident research education in the United States: structured education programs increase resident research productivity.

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Ahmad, Shireen; De Oliveira, Gildasio S; McCarthy, Robert J

2013-01-01

The enhancement of resident research education has been proposed to increase the number of academic anesthesiologists with the skills and knowledge to conduct meaningful research. Program directors (PDs) of the U.S. anesthesiology residency programs were surveyed to evaluate the status of research education during residency training and to test the hypothesis that structured programs result in greater resident research productivity based on resident publications. Survey responses were solicited from 131 anesthesiology residency PDs. Seventy-four percent of PDs responded to the survey. Questions evaluated department demographic information, the extent of faculty research activity, research resources and research funding in the department, the characteristics of resident research education and resident research productivity, departmental support for resident research, and perceived barriers to resident research education. Thirty-two percent of programs had a structured resident research education program. Structured programs were more likely to be curriculum based, require resident participation in a research project, and provide specific training in presentation and writing skills. Productivity expectations were similar between structured and nonstructured programs. Forty percent of structured programs had > 20% of trainees with a publication in the last 2 years compared with 14% of departments with unstructured programs (difference, 26%; 99% confidence interval [CI], 8%-51%; P = 0.01). The percentage of programs that had research rotations for ≥2 months was not different between the structured and the nonstructured programs. A research rotation of >2 months did not increase the percentage of residents who had published an article within the last 2 months compared with a research rotation of 20% of residents with a publication in the last 2 years compared with 36% in programs with >20% of faculty involvement (difference, 21%; 99% CI, -4% to 46%; P = 0.03). Our

Low-level radioactive waste research program plan

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O'Donnell, E.; Lambert, J.

1989-11-01

The Waste Management Branch, Division of Engineering, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, has developed a strategy for conducting research on issues of concern to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in its efforts to ensure safe disposal of low-level radioactive waste (LLW). The resulting LLW research program plan provides an integrated framework for planning the LLW research program to ensure that the program and its products are responsive and timely for use in NRC's LLW regulatory program. The plan discusses technical and scientific issues and uncertainties associated with the disposal of LLW, presents programmatic goals and objectives for resolving them, establishes a long-term strategy for conducting the confirmatory and investigative research needed to meet these goals and objectives, and includes schedules and milestones for completing the research. Areas identified for investigation include waste form and other material concerns, failure mechanisms and radionuclide releases, engineered barrier performance, site characterization and monitoring, and performance assessment. The plan proposes projects that (1) analyze and test actual LLW and solidified LLW under laboratory and field conditions to determine leach rates and radionuclide releases, (2) examine the short- and long-term performance of concrete-enhanced LLW burial structures and high-integrity containers, and (3) attempt to predict water movement and contaminant transport through low permeability saturated media and unsaturated porous media. 4 figs., 3 tabs

Research Review: Laboratory Student Magazine Programs.

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Wheeler, Tom

1994-01-01

Explores research on student-produced magazines at journalism schools, including the nature of various programs and curricular structures, ethical considerations, and the role of faculty advisors. Addresses collateral sources that provide practical and philosophical foundations for the establishment and conduct of magazine production programs.…

Pensar lo impensable: una biblioteca sin un catálogo

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Alonso-Arévalo, Julio

2014-01-01

[ES] Los estudios internacionales y estadísticas de usuarios muestran que los estudiantes y profesores se están alejando de los sitios web de la biblioteca cuando buscan información científica, y utilizan los grandes motores de búsqueda de libre acceso como Google. En alguna manera el catálogo queda limitado a las búsquedas identificativas cuando un profesor les recomienda en la bibliografía un libro del que el estudiante conoce el autor o el título. Cuando se trata de búsquedas informativas ...

Regulating genomics in the 21st century: from logos to pathos?

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Gottweis, Herbert

2005-03-01

There is currently an important change in the governance of genomics. In the past, much of the regulatory discussion about genomics has focused on issues of risk. Today, a new discussion is evolving that emphasizes the uncertainties involved in the development and diffusion of genomics into society. The increasing importance of emotional language and the focus on trust in the discussion about genomics reflects the attempt to substitute for the shortcomings of logos with ethos and pathos.

Acquisition Research Program Homepage

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2015-01-01

Includes an image of the main page on this date and compressed file containing additional web pages. Established in 2003, Naval Postgraduate School’s (NPS) Acquisition Research Program provides leadership in innovation, creative problem solving and an ongoing dialogue, contributing to the evolution of Department of Defense acquisition strategies.

Outline of research proposals selected in the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative (NERI) program

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Iwamura, Takamichi; Okubo, Tsutomu; Usui, Shuji

1999-08-01

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) created a new R and D program called Nuclear Energy Research Initiative (NERI)' in FY 1999 with the appropriation of $19 million. The major objectives of the NERI program is to preserve the nuclear science and engineering infrastructure in the U.S. and to maintain a competitive position in the global nuclear market in the 21st century. In may, 1999, the DOE selected 45 research proposals for the first year of the NERI program. The proposals are classified into the following five R and D areas: Proliferation Resistant Reactors and/or Fuel Cycles, New Reactor Designs, Advanced Nuclear Fuel, New Technology for Management of Nuclear Waste, Fundamental Nuclear Science. Since the NERI is a very epoch-making and strategic nuclear research program sponsored by the U.S. government, the trend of the NERI is considered to affect the future R and D programs in Japanese nuclear industries and research institutes including JAERI. The present report summarizes the analyzed results of the selected 45 research proposals. Staffs comments are made on each proposal in connection with the R and D activities in JAERI. (author)

Health, safety and environmental research program

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Dinner, P.J.

1983-01-01

This report outlines the Health, Safety and Environmental Research Program being undertaken by the CFFTP. The Program objectives, relationship to other CFFTP programs, implementation plans and expected outputs are stated. Opportunities to build upon the knowledge and experience gained in safely managing tritium in the CANDU program, by addressing generic questions pertinent to tritium safety for fusion facilities, are identified. These opportunities exist across a broad spectrum of issues covering the anticipated behaviour of tritium in fusion facilities, the surrounding environment and in man

Comments on the NRC Safety Research Program budget

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1979-07-01

This report includes comments on the budget levels and program plans for the supplemental request for FY 1980 to support research related to the accident at Three Mile Island, Unit 2 (TMI) as well as for the FY 1981 Budget. For both budgets, the funding levels considered by the ACRS are the original requests by RES and the Budget Review Group (BRG) markup as of July 10, 1979. In its current review of the NRC research program, the ACRS has given special attention to both the short- and long-term implications of the TMI accident and their significance to research for both the short- and long-term research programs

Incorporating resident research into the dermatology residency program

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Wagner, Richard F; Raimer, Sharon S; Kelly, Brent C

2013-01-01

Programmatic changes for the dermatology residency program at The University of Texas Medical Branch were first introduced in 2005, with the faculty goal incorporating formal dermatology research projects into the 3-year postgraduate training period. This curriculum initially developed as a recommendation for voluntary scholarly project activity by residents, but it evolved into a program requirement for all residents in 2009. Departmental support for this activity includes assignment of a faculty mentor with similar interest about the research topic, financial support from the department for needed supplies, materials, and statistical consultation with the Office of Biostatistics for study design and data analysis, a 2-week elective that provides protected time from clinical activities for the purpose of preparing research for publication and submission to a peer-reviewed medical journal, and a departmental award in recognition for the best resident scholarly project each year. Since the inception of this program, five classes have graduated a total of 16 residents. Ten residents submitted their research studies for peer review and published their scholarly projects in seven dermatology journals through the current academic year. These articles included three prospective investigations, three surveys, one article related to dermatology education, one retrospective chart review, one case series, and one article about dermatopathology. An additional article from a 2012 graduate about dermatology education has also been submitted to a journal. This new program for residents was adapted from our historically successful Dermatology Honors Research Program for medical students at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Our experience with this academic initiative to promote dermatology research by residents is outlined. It is recommended that additional residency programs should consider adopting similar research programs to enrich resident education. PMID:23901305

Incorporating resident research into the dermatology residency program.

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Wagner, Richard F; Raimer, Sharon S; Kelly, Brent C

2013-01-01

Programmatic changes for the dermatology residency program at The University of Texas Medical Branch were first introduced in 2005, with the faculty goal incorporating formal dermatology research projects into the 3-year postgraduate training period. This curriculum initially developed as a recommendation for voluntary scholarly project activity by residents, but it evolved into a program requirement for all residents in 2009. Departmental support for this activity includes assignment of a faculty mentor with similar interest about the research topic, financial support from the department for needed supplies, materials, and statistical consultation with the Office of Biostatistics for study design and data analysis, a 2-week elective that provides protected time from clinical activities for the purpose of preparing research for publication and submission to a peer-reviewed medical journal, and a departmental award in recognition for the best resident scholarly project each year. Since the inception of this program, five classes have graduated a total of 16 residents. Ten residents submitted their research studies for peer review and published their scholarly projects in seven dermatology journals through the current academic year. These articles included three prospective investigations, three surveys, one article related to dermatology education, one retrospective chart review, one case series, and one article about dermatopathology. An additional article from a 2012 graduate about dermatology education has also been submitted to a journal. This new program for residents was adapted from our historically successful Dermatology Honors Research Program for medical students at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Our experience with this academic initiative to promote dermatology research by residents is outlined. It is recommended that additional residency programs should consider adopting similar research programs to enrich resident education.

CIESPAL: progreso y problema del comunicólogo

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Eduardo Meditsch

2015-01-01

Full Text Available La creación del CIESPAL dio impulso y consolidación al área de la comunicación en las Universidades de América Latina, pero generó un problema la concepción del comunicador social. Este profesional polivalente fue luego rechazado por el mercado y la sociedad mas, su fantasma continúa orientando los proyectos pedagógicos y de investigación científica. Perpetuado en una universidad que vive de espaldas a la realidad, elevado de comunicador a comunicólogo, es el gran responsable por la falta de vínculo entre la teoría y la práctica, con graves perjuicios para la formación del profesional.

A DIMENSÃO AMBIENTAL DA SUSTENTABILIDADE EM PAUTA NO SETOR DE BOVINOCULTURA DE CORTE: ANÁLISE DOS DIÁLOGOS ENTRE STAKEHOLDERS SUL-MATO-GROSSENSES

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Dario de Oliveira Lima-Filho

2017-05-01

Full Text Available O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os diálogos entre stakeholders da cadeia produtiva de bovinocultura de corte em torno do tema sustentabilidade. Busca-se perceber quais questões a este respeito estão surgindo nos diálogos e, mais especificamente, objetiva analisar como o tópico de mudanças climáticas se apresenta. Justifica-se o estudo pela contribuição que os diálogos entre estes stakeholders podem ofertar para a definição de novos caminhos para lidar com os dilemas que se apresentam com a necessidade de se reportar às mudanças climáticas na pecuária bovina de corte. O tema é analisado baseando-se nas teorias de Stakeholders, mais especificamente de diálogos entre stakeholders e no conhecimento sobre Sustentabilidade e Mudanças Climáticas. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo, por meio de entrevistas com representantes das organizações do Sistema Agroindustrial da Carne Bovina do Mato Grosso do Sul, um dos Estados brasileiros mais importantes deste setor. Realizaram-se análise documental de relatórios, artigos, livros e portais na web, e análise de conteúdo com o material das entrevistas. Como resultado, percebe-se que os diálogos se efetivam muito mais no campo produtivo técnico, envolvendo temas como genética industrial, leis ambientais, financiamentos, sanidade animal, preço da carne, entre outros assuntos, do que em torno das mudanças climáticas. Verificou-se baixa frequência de diálogos e a existência de assimetria, o que indica ausência de sinalização sistemática voltada para informar e formar os elos entre os agentes em toda a extensão da cadeia.

Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program FY2011

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2012-04-27

Berkeley Lab's research and the Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program support DOE's Strategic Themes that are codified in DOE's 2006 Strategic Plan (DOE/CF-0010), with a primary focus on Scientific Discovery and Innovation. For that strategic theme, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 LDRD projects support each one of the three goals through multiple strategies described in the plan. In addition, LDRD efforts support the four goals of Energy Security, the two goals of Environmental Responsibility, and Nuclear Security (unclassified fundamental research that supports stockpile safety and nonproliferation programs). Going forward in FY 2012, the LDRD program also supports the Goals codified in the new DOE Strategic Plan of May, 2011. The LDRD program also supports Office of Science strategic plans, including the 20-year Scientific Facilities Plan and the Office of Science Strategic Plan. The research also supports the strategic directions periodically under consideration and review by the Office of Science Program Offices, such as LDRD projects germane to new research facility concepts and new fundamental science directions. Brief summares of projects and accomplishments for the period for each division are included.

Research program plan: steam generators

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Muscara, J.; Serpan, C.Z. Jr.

1985-07-01

This document presents a plan for research in Steam Generators to be performed by the Materials Engineering Branch, MEBR, Division of Engineering Technology, (EDET), Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. It is one of four plans describing the ongoing research in the corresponding areas of MEBR activity. In order to answer the questions posed, the Steam Generator Program has been organized with the three elements of non-destructive examination; mechanical integrity testing; and corrosion, cleaning and decontamination

Clean Coal Program Research Activities

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Larry Baxter; Eric Eddings; Thomas Fletcher; Kerry Kelly; JoAnn Lighty; Ronald Pugmire; Adel Sarofim; Geoffrey Silcox; Phillip Smith; Jeremy Thornock; Jost Wendt; Kevin Whitty

2009-03-31

Although remarkable progress has been made in developing technologies for the clean and efficient utilization of coal, the biggest challenge in the utilization of coal is still the protection of the environment. Specifically, electric utilities face increasingly stringent restriction on the emissions of NO{sub x} and SO{sub x}, new mercury emission standards, and mounting pressure for the mitigation of CO{sub 2} emissions, an environmental challenge that is greater than any they have previously faced. The Utah Clean Coal Program addressed issues related to innovations for existing power plants including retrofit technologies for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) or green field plants with CCS. The Program focused on the following areas: simulation, mercury control, oxycoal combustion, gasification, sequestration, chemical looping combustion, materials investigations and student research experiences. The goal of this program was to begin to integrate the experimental and simulation activities and to partner with NETL researchers to integrate the Program's results with those at NETL, using simulation as the vehicle for integration and innovation. The investigators also committed to training students in coal utilization technology tuned to the environmental constraints that we face in the future; to this end the Program supported approximately 12 graduate students toward the completion of their graduate degree in addition to numerous undergraduate students. With the increased importance of coal for energy independence, training of graduate and undergraduate students in the development of new technologies is critical.

Arteterapia: a arte como instrumento no trabalho do Psicólogo

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Full Text Available A arteterapia é um método baseado no uso de várias formas de expressão artística com uma finalidade terapêutica. O presente artigo aborda a arteterapia tendo como objetivo refletir sobre a arte como instrumento de trabalho no campo específico da Psicologia. Apoiando-se na revisão de literatura sobre a temática, o artigo parte de um olhar histórico, examinando o contexto em que a arteterapia surge e seu desenvolvimento no Brasil. A seguir, são analisados os pressupostos fundamentais que norteiam o psicólogo nessa prática, assim como os aspectos conceituais e metodológicos próprios a cada uma das abordagens principais em arteterapia: psicanalítica, junguiana e gestáltica. A reflexão desenvolvida mostra que, apesar das diferentes molduras teóricas, a arteterapia é perpassada por uma concepção estética do humano, visto como um ser criativo, capaz de se transformar em artista da própria vida. Conclui-se, então, que a arte pode ser uma ferramenta valiosa para a atuação do psicólogo nos mais diferentes contextos, vinculada ao seu compromisso ético de contribuir para que o sujeito se (reconstitua como autor da própria história.

Research waste management program - An action proposal

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Costa Ramos, A.; Esposito, I.

1997-01-01

The Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission planned prepared and established a Research Waste Management Program, started in 1996, in order to map, to analyze and to solve the common problems in the research field. The specific study done included a large number of academic institutions. The procedures, results and operational methodology used by the Team linked to the Program, in one of the research institutions studied where corrective actions were implemented to avoid unnecessary dose to the public, will be discussed in this article. (author)

The second workshop of neutron science research program

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Yasuda, Hideshi [Japan Atomic Energy Research Inst., Tokai, Ibaraki (Japan). Tokai Research Establishment; Tone, Tatsuzo [eds.

1997-11-01

The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute(JAERI) has been proposing the Neutron Science Research Program to explore a broad range of basic research and the nuclear technology including actinide transmutation with use of powerful spallation neutron sources. For this purpose, the JAERI is conducting the research and development of an intense proton linac, the development of targets, as well as the conceptual design study of experimental facilities required for applications of spallation neutrons and secondary particle beams. The Special Task Force for Neutron Science Initiative was established in May 1996 to promote aggressively and systematically the Neutron Science Research Program. The second workshop on neutron science research program was held at the JAERI Tokai Research Establishment on 13 and 14 March 1997 for the purpose of discussing the results obtained since the first workshop in March 1996. The 27 of the presented papers are indexed individually. (J.P.N.)

NRL HIFAR research program

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1989-01-01

The use of a beam of heavy ions to ignite a thermonuclear pellet places severe constraints on beam emittance throughout the accelerator system. Nonlinearities which occur during beam transport, acceleration, and focusing, can cause emittance growth which limits spot intensity. Because of the high beam intensities required to achieve ignition, details of the self-consistent evolution of nonlinear space charge forces are generally important in this process. Computer simulations have, in turn, become an important tool in examining beam dynamics in this nonlinear regime. The Naval Research Laboratory HIFAR research program has been a major contributor to the successful use of numerical simulation to understand the detailed mechanisms by which space charge nonlinearities can contribute to emittance growth and the dilution of beam intensity. This program has been conducted in close cooperation with LLNL and LBL personnel to maximize support for those programs. Codes developed at NRL have been extensively shared and models developed at the other laboratories have been incorporated in the NRL codes. Because of the collaborative nature of much of the work over the past year, which has emphasized the development of numerical tools and techniques for general use, progress has generally resulted from shared efforts. The work, as reported here, emphasizes those contributions which can be attributed primarily to the NRL effort

El impacto de la información electrónica en la configuración del catálogo

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Misas-Gento, María-Goretti

2006-01-01

Se justifica el papel relevante del catálogo de cara a la organización de los recursos que componen la colección de la biblioteca en el marco de las bibliotecas académicas. Se pone de manifiesto, por un lado, la necesidad de incorporar la colección digital en el catálogo. Se convierte así el WebOpac en el elemento integrador de los distintos recursos que ofrece la biblioteca (colección física y colección virtual). Se analizan otros sistemas alternativos para el acceso a la informa...

Challenges in Measuring Benefit of Clinical Research Training Programs--the ASH Clinical Research Training Institute Example.

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Sung, Lillian; Crowther, Mark; Byrd, John; Gitlin, Scott D; Basso, Joe; Burns, Linda

2015-12-01

The American Society of Hematology developed the Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI) to address the lack of training in patient-oriented research among hematologists. As the program continues, we need to consider metrics for measuring the benefits of such a training program. This article addresses the benefits of clinical research training programs. The fundamental and key components are education and mentorship. However, there are several other benefits including promotion of collaboration, job and advancement opportunities, and promotion of work-life balance. The benefits of clinical research training programs need to be measured so that funders and society can judge if they are worth the investment in time and resources. Identification of elements that are important to program benefit is essential to measuring the benefit of the program as well as program planning. Future work should focus on the constructs which contribute to benefits of clinical research training programs such as CRTI.

Nuclear Plant Aging Research (NPAR) program plan

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1991-06-01

A comprehensive Nuclear Plant Aging Research (NPAR) Program was implemented by the US NRC office of Nuclear Regulatory Research in 1985 to identify and resolve technical safety issues related to the aging of systems, structures, and components in operating nuclear power plants. This is Revision 2 to the Nuclear Plant Aging Research Program Plant. This planes defines the goals of the program the current status of research, and summarizes utilization of the research results in the regulatory process. The plan also describes major milestones and schedules for coordinating research within the agency and with organizations and institutions outside the agency, both domestic and foreign. Currently the NPAR Program comprises seven major areas: (1) hardware-oriented engineering research involving components and structures; (2) system-oriented aging interaction studies; (3) development of technical bases for license renewal rulemaking; (4) determining risk significance of aging phenomena; (5) development of technical bases for resolving generic safety issues; (6) recommendations for field inspection and maintenance addressing aging concerns; (7) and residual lifetime evaluations of major LWR components and structures. The NPAR technical database comprises approximately 100 NUREG/CR reports by June 1991, plus numerous published papers and proceedings that offer regulators and industry important insights to aging characteristics and aging management of safety-related equipment. Regulatory applications include revisions to and development of regulatory guides and technical specifications; support to resolve generic safety issues; development of codes and standards; evaluation of diagnostic techniques; (e.g., for cables and valves); and technical support for development of the license renewal rule. 80 refs., 25 figs., 10 tabs

Fonoaudiólogos brasileiros titulados doutores no período de 2009 a 2013: perfil da formação

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Paz-Oliveira, Andréa; Carmo, Michele Picanço do; Ferreira, Léslie Piccolotto

2015-01-01

OBJETIVO:analisar a formação de fonoaudiólogos brasileiros titulados doutores no período de 2009 a 2013.MÉTODOS:o levantamento dos dados foi realizado por meio de consulta à Plataforma Lattesdo Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico a partir dos termos "Fonoaudiologia" e "doutores", e considerado como critério de inclusão ser fonoaudiólogo e ter-se titulado doutor no período determinado. Os dados foram categorizados segundo as variáveis: sexo, ano de defesa da tese, ins...

Actitudes hacia Gays y Lesbianas en psicoterapia de estudiantes graduados/as de psicología y psicólogos/as clínicos/as con licencia

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Miguel Vázquez-Rivera; Juan Nazario-Serrano; Sean Sayers-Montalvo

2012-01-01

Históricamente, la psicoterapia ha sido un mecanismo de opresión para la comunidad de gays y lesbianas (GL). Las emociones y conducta del/de la psicólogo/a han jugado un rol vital en el proceso terapéutico (Jones, 2000). Nuestro estudio exploró las actitudes de 220 estudiantes graduados de psicología clínica y 47 psicólogos/as clínicos/as con licencia hacia la comunidad GL en psicoterapia. Se obtuvieron actitudes negativas en 3% de los/as estudiantes y ninguno (0%) de los/as psicólogos/as al ...

Creation of an American Holistic Nurses Association research consultation program.

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Robertson, Sue; Clingerman, Evelyn; Zahourek, Rothlyn P; Mariano, Carla; Lange, Bernadette

2012-12-01

A goal of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) Research Committee is to prepare holistic nurses to conduct holistic nursing research. This article describes the creation of a Research Consultation Program and how the knowledge gained from the program will contribute to the development of a formal research mentor program.

The AECL research and development program

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Hart, R.G.; Woods, A.D.B.

1980-02-01

The research and development program of the Atomic Energy of Canada Research Company is briefly described. Goals and objectives are emphasized, some recent highlights are given and the importance of technology transfer is discussed. A short representative bibliography is included. (auth)

Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Intership Program Grant Closeout Report

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2003-01-01

The Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) is a collaborative undertaking by the Office of Educational Programs at NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field (formerly NASA Lewis Research Center) and the Ohio Aerospace Institute. This program provides 10-week internships and 10 or 12-week fellowships for undergraduate/graduate students and secondary school teachers. Approximately 130 interns are selected to participate in this program each year and begin arriving the second week in May. The internships provide students with introductory professional experiences to complement their academic programs. The interns are given assignments on research and development projects under the personal guidance of NASA professional staff members. Each intern is assigned a NASA mentor who facilitates a research assignment. In addition to the research assignment, the summer program includes a strong educational component that enhances the professional stature of the participants. The educational activities include a research symposium and a variety of workshops, lectures and short courses. An important aspect of the program is that it includes students with diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds.

Optimiturve research program in 1991

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Leinonen, A.

1992-01-01

The target of the program is to develop a peat production method, based on solar energy, by which it is possible to double the present annual hectare yield. It has been estimated that if the target of the program can be fulfilled it is possible to decrease the production costs by about 20 %. The target has been strived by intensification of utilization of solar radiation, by improving the collection rate of dry peat, by decreasing the rain effects on production, by lengthening the production season and by decreasing the storage losses. Three new peat production methods have so far been developed in the Optimiturve research program, by which it is possible to obtain the targets of the program. These methods are the new sod peat production method, the ridge drying method and the Multi method

Minority International Research Training Program: Global Collaboration in Nursing Research.

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McElmurry, Beverly J.; Misner, Susan J.; Buseh, Aaron G.

2003-01-01

The Minority International Research Training Program pairs minority nursing students with faculty mentors at international sites for short-term research. A total of 26 undergraduate, 22 graduate, and 6 postdoctoral students have participated. Challenges include recruitment, orientation, and preparation of students; identification and preparation…

Program Analysis and Its Relevance for Educational Research

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Bernd Käpplinger

2008-01-01

Full Text Available Program analyses are frequently used in research on continuing education. The use of such analyses will be described in this article. Existing data sources, research topics, qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, will be discussed. Three types of program analysis will be developed. The article ends with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of program analysis in contrast to questionnaires. Future developments and challenges will be sketched in the conclusion. Recommendations for the future development of program analysis will be given. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs0801379

Diálogos de Lacan na reinvenção do inconsciente

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2015-01-01

Full Text Available Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar e explicitar três momentos da interlocução de Jacques Lacan com o estruturalismo em seu percurso de reinvenção do inconsciente. Como metodologia, foram analisados três textos dos teóricos estruturalistas referidos por Lacan: o antropólogo Claude Lévi-Strauss e os linguistas Ferdinand de Saussure e Roman Jakobson. Com o intuito de dimensionar a asserção lacaniana de que “o inconsciente é estruturado como uma linguagem”, este trabalho propõe um percurso de leitura que busca evidenciar em profundidade o diálogo que Lacan manteve com estes autores. Tal proposta é desenvolvida a partir da leitura rigorosa e elaboração de comentários sobre os textos dos autores estruturalistas, com foco na formulação original de seus conceitos e apropriações efetuadas por Lacan. Desse modo, busca-se demonstrar como alguns conceitos propostos pela antropologia estrutural de Lévi-Strauss e pela linguística estrutural de Saussure e Jakobson, uma vez reformulados, constituem os pilares sobre os quais repousam a estrutura do inconsciente lacaniano formalizada no escrito “A instância da letra no inconsciente”.

Containment integrity research program plan

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1987-08-01

This report presents a plan for research on the question of containment performance in postulated severe accident scenarios. It focuses on the research being performed by the Structural and Seismic Engineering Branch, Division of Engineering, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. Summaries of the plans for this work have previously been published in the ''Nuclear Power Plant Severe Accident Research Plan'' (NUREG-0900). This report provides an update to reflect current status. This plan provides a summary of results to date as well as an outline of planned activities and milestones to the contemplated completion of the program in FY 1989

AECL programs in basic physics research

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Bartholomew, G.A.; Dolling, G.; Harvey, M.; Milton, J.C.D.

1982-02-01

This report describes the CRNL program of research into the basic properties of atomic nuclei and condensed matter (liquids and solids). Brief descriptions are given of some of the current experimental programs done principally at the NRU reactor and MP tandem accelerator, the associated theoretical studies, and some highlights of past achievements

Space Life Sciences Research and Education Program

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Coats, Alfred C.

2001-01-01

Since 1969, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a private, nonprofit corporation, has worked closely with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to advance space science and technology and to promote education in those areas. USRA's Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS) has been NASA's life sciences research partner for the past 18 years. For the last six years, our Cooperative Agreement NCC9-41 for the 'Space Life Sciences Research and Education Program' has stimulated and assisted life sciences research and education at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) - both at the Center and in collaboration with outside academic institutions. To accomplish our objectives, the DSLS has facilitated extramural research, developed and managed educational programs, recruited and employed visiting and staff scientists, and managed scientific meetings.

Laboratory Directed Research ampersand Development Program

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Ogeka, G.J.; Romano, A.J.

1993-12-01

At Brookhaven National Laboratory the Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program is a discretionary research and development tool critical in maintaining the scientific excellence and vitality of the laboratory. It is also a means to stimulate the scientific community, fostering new science and technology ideas, which is the major factor in achieving and maintaining staff excellence, and a means to address national needs, within the overall mission of the Department of Energy and Brookhaven National Laboratory. This report summarizes research which was funded by this program during fiscal year 1993. The research fell in a number of broad technical and scientific categories: new directions for energy technologies; global change; radiation therapies and imaging; genetic studies; new directions for the development and utilization of BNL facilities; miscellaneous projects. Two million dollars in funding supported 28 projects which were spread throughout all BNL scientific departments

The development of a TED-Ed online resident research training program.

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Moreau, Katherine A; Pound, Catherine M; Peddle, Beth; Tokarewicz, Jaclyn; Eady, Kaylee

2014-01-01

Pediatric health research is important for improving the health and well-being of children and their families. To foster the development of physicians' research competencies, it is vital to integrate practical and context-specific research training into residency programs. To describe the development of a resident research training program at one tertiary care pediatric academic health sciences center in Ontario, Canada. We surveyed residents and pediatricians/research staff to establish the need and content for a resident research training program. Residents and resident research supervisors agreed or strongly agreed that research training is important for residents. However, few residents and supervisors believed that their academic health sciences center provided adequate training and resources to support resident research. As such, an online resident research training program was established. Residents and supervisors agreed that the program should focus on the following topics: 1) critically evaluating research literature, 2) writing a research proposal, 3) submitting an application for research funding, and 4) writing a manuscript. This highly accessible, context-specific, and inexpensive online program model may be of interest and benefit to other residency programs as a means to enhance residents' scholarly roles. A formal evaluation of the research training program is now underway.

The development of a TED-Ed online resident research training program

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Katherine A. Moreau

2014-12-01

Full Text Available Background: Pediatric health research is important for improving the health and well-being of children and their families. To foster the development of physicians’ research competencies, it is vital to integrate practical and context-specific research training into residency programs. Purpose: To describe the development of a resident research training program at one tertiary care pediatric academic health sciences center in Ontario, Canada. Methods: We surveyed residents and pediatricians/research staff to establish the need and content for a resident research training program. Results: Residents and resident research supervisors agreed or strongly agreed that research training is important for residents. However, few residents and supervisors believed that their academic health sciences center provided adequate training and resources to support resident research. As such, an online resident research training program was established. Residents and supervisors agreed that the program should focus on the following topics: 1 critically evaluating research literature, 2 writing a research proposal, 3 submitting an application for research funding, and 4 writing a manuscript. Discussion: This highly accessible, context-specific, and inexpensive online program model may be of interest and benefit to other residency programs as a means to enhance residents’ scholarly roles. A formal evaluation of the research training program is now underway.

SKB's program for societal research 2004-2011. An evaluation

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Soederberg, Olof

2012-04-01

This evaluation of the program of societal research that SKB conducted the years 2004-2011 has been performed on behalf of Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB). The review has focused on answers to a series of questions as follows: General questions - Why was a program started? - What was SKB's purpose with the program? - Does the result mean that the objective has been achieved? - Has the program had effects (positive or negative) that were not anticipated when the purpose was formulated? - Strengths and weaknesses of the program? Questions about the implementation - How did announcement and selection procedures work? - Which forms were used for reporting results from the research projects? Questions about the continued investment in societal research - Are there such needs? - In that case, is it in SKB's interest to contribute financially to such research? - What forms might be appropriate if SKB sees interest to contribute financially to such research?

NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Program (UARP) and Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling and Analysis Program (ACMAP): Research Summaries 1997-1999

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Kurylo, M. J.; DeCola, P. L.; Kaye, J. A.

2000-01-01

Under the mandate contained in the FY 1976 NASA Authorization Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has developed and is implementing a comprehensive program of research, technology development, and monitoring of the Earth's upper atmosphere, with emphasis on the upper troposphere and stratosphere. This program aims at expanding our chemical and physical understanding to permit both the quantitative analysis of current perturbations as well as the assessment of possible future changes in this important region of our environment. It is carried out jointly by the Upper Atmosphere Research Program (UARP) and the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling and Analysis Program (ACMAP), both managed within the Research Division in the Office of Earth Science at NASA. Significant contributions to this effort have also been provided by the Atmospheric Effects of Aviation Project (AEAP) of NASA's Office of Aero-Space Technology. The long-term objectives of the present program are to perform research to: understand the physics, chemistry, and transport processes of the upper troposphere and the stratosphere and their control on the distribution of atmospheric chemical species such as ozone; assess possible perturbations to the composition of the atmosphere caused by human activities and natural phenomena (with a specific emphasis on trace gas geographical distributions, sources, and sinks and the role of trace gases in defining the chemical composition of the upper atmosphere); understand the processes affecting the distributions of radiatively active species in the atmosphere, and the importance of chemical-radiative-dynamical feedbacks on the meteorology and climatology of the stratosphere and troposphere; and understand ozone production, loss, and recovery in an atmosphere with increasing abundances of greenhouse gases. The current report is composed of two parts. Part 1 summarizes the objectives, status, and accomplishments of the research tasks supported

The 2013 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

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Castelaz, Michael W.; Cline, J. D.; Whitworth, C.; Clavier, D.; Barker, T.

2014-01-01

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) offers summer undergraduate research internships. PARI has received support for the internships from the EMC Corporation, private donations, private foundations, and through a collaboration with the Pisgah Astronomical Research and Education Center of the University of North Carolina - Asheville. The internship program began in 2001 with 4 students. This year 10 funded students participated. Mentors for the interns include PARI’s Directors of Science, Education, and Information Technology and visiting faculty who are members of the PARI Research Faculty Affiliate program. Students work with mentors on radio and optical astronomy research, electrical engineering for robotic control of instruments, software development for instrument control and and science education by developing curricula and multimedia and teaching high school students in summer programs at PARI. At the end of the summer interns write a paper about their research which is published in the PARI Summer Student Proceedings. Students are encouraged to present their research at AAS Meetings. We will present a summary of specific research conducted by the students with their mentors.

Controlled thermonuclear research program

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Anon.

1976-01-01

The Plasma Physics and Controlled-Fusion Research Program at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory is divided into five projects: Plasma Production and Heating Experiments, Plasma Theory, Atomic Physics Studies, the Tormac Project, and Neutral-Beam Development and Technology listed in order of increasing magnitude, as regards manpower and budget. Some cross sections and yields are shown in atomic physics

Literatura e cinema: diálogos possíveis

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Danglei Castro Pereira

2017-12-01

Full Text Available O artigo discute um continum de tradição na literatura brasileira que possibilita a mobilização de temas entre literatura e Cinema em um contexto amplo de diálogos interculturais. Nossa preocupação central é apontar para a permanência de um processo de fragilização do humano como resultado das constantes revitalizações dos temas dentro da tradição artística. O diálogo intertextual e a recuperação temática em procedimentos estéticos em diferentes obras artísticas é o ponto de contato teórico que possibilita a aproximação aqui proposta. Nosso corpus de investigação compreende o conto “Ascensão e queda de Robhéa, manequim & robô” de Caio Fernando Abreu (2009; “O cobrador”, de Rubem Fonseca (1986 e os filmes Metrópolis, de Fritz Lang (1927 e Tropa de Elite, de José Padilha (2008. Entendemos que, cada um a sua maneira, conforme Friedrich (1991 mobiliza formas complexas de representação artística e provocam a atualização da precariedade humana em um continum dentro da tradição. É importante ressaltar que o perfil teórico adotado neste estudo pressupõe a compreensão da modernidade com “arte de conjugação”, conforme Paz (1972, 1994, o que garante um processo contínuo de transformação estética, mas paradoxalmente, a permanência e revitalização desta tradição ao longo do tempo histórico, aqui recortado como o século XX.

Applied Information Systems Research Program Workshop

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1991-01-01

The first Applied Information Systems Research Program (AISRP) Workshop provided the impetus for several groups involved in information systems to review current activities. The objectives of the workshop included: (1) to provide an open forum for interaction and discussion of information systems; (2) to promote understanding by initiating a dialogue with the intended benefactors of the program, the scientific user community, and discuss options for improving their support; (3) create an advocacy in having science users and investigators of the program meet together and establish the basis for direction and growth; and (4) support the future of the program by building collaborations and interaction to encourage an investigator working group approach for conducting the program.

Uso de plasma autólogo em dermolipectomia abdominal: nota prévia

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Angélica Maria Schettino

Full Text Available O plasma autólogo começou a ser estudado na década de 90, principalmente por suas propriedades adesivas, de angiogênese e pela presença de fatores de crescimento de origem plaquetária. Na verdade, o plasma pode ser isolado de modo autólogo, a partir do sangue do próprio paciente e obtido nas suas duas porções: uma com alta concentração de plaquetas (plasma rico em plaquetas- PRP e outra com concentração baixa de plaquetas (plasma pobre em plaquetas- PPP. O presente estudo está em desenvolvimento no Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (HUCFF-UFRJ e no Hospital Naval Marcílio Dias (HNMD, ambos no Rio de Janeiro. O objetivo é avaliar as propriedades do plasma pobre em plaquetas, principalmente a sua ação adesiva, em pacientes com indicação de dermolipectomia abdominal reparadora, de modo a reduzir as coleções no pós operatório, como hematoma e seroma, duas das principais complicações nesse tipo de cirurgia.

Por um diálogo de saberes entre pescadores artesanais, marisqueiras e o direito ambiental do trabalho

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Ingrid Gil Sales Carvalho

2014-10-01

Full Text Available O diálogo de saberes entre pescadores artesanais e marisqueiras sobre o direito a um meio ambiente de trabalho saudável se estabelece como um novo processo de reivindicação para as melhorias das condições de trabalho de populações afetadas por problemas ambientais em geral, e especialmente na Baía de Todos os Santos (BTS. As comunidades do entorno da BTS queixam-se ao Ministério Público Estadual dos efeitos danosos à saúde e ao ambiente das indústrias instaladas no Centro Industrial de Aratu e Porto de Aratu. Diversos pesquisadores das áreas de química, toxicologia, oceanografia, biologia e medicina da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA vêm aprofundando estudos sobre os efeitos da contaminação da BTS em variadas publicações científicas. O objetivo deste artigo é refletir sobre a contribuição desse diálogo na área do direito ambiental do trabalho (DAT no Brasil. A metodologia deste estudo envolveu entrevistas semiestruturada, observação participante, análise documental. Conclui-se que legislação ambientalista/trabalhista do Brasil necessita incluir o diálogo de saberes para garantir o acesso a um meio ambiente de trabalho saudável para pescadores artesanais e marisqueiras.

Audio Logo Recognition, Reduced Articulation and Coding Orientation

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Bonde, Anders; Hansen, Allan Grutt

2013-01-01

In this paper we explore an interdisciplinary theoretical framework for the analysis of corporate audio logos and their effectiveness regarding recognisability and identification. This is done by combining three different academic disciplines: 1) social semiotics, 2) branding theory and 3) music...... on musicological descriptors. We consider as a starting point Kress and Van Leeuwen’s (1996, 2006) conceptualisation of ‘modality’, which is central to their ‘visual grammar’ theory and subsequently extended to auditory expressions such as spoken language, music and sound effects (Van Leeuwen, 1999). While...... connected to notions of brand recognisability and brand identification, thus resulting in the concept of ‘Reduced Articulation Form’ (RAF). The concept has been tested empirically through a survey of 137 upper secondary school students. On the basis of a conditioning experiment, manipulating five existing...

Management and research priorities of NASA 'Human Research Program'

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Zhou Weijun; Diao Tianxi; Li Lijuan; Li Zulan

2013-01-01

Research on humans has been the focus of the United States space biomedical research, while 'Human Research Program', as an important project initiated by NASA, aims to reduce the risks to the health and performance of astronauts. This paper analyzed this project in terms of organization and management, funding investment and research directions. (authors)

Strategi Komunikasi Program Internet Sehat Dan Aman Kementerian Komunikasi Dan Informatika Republik Indonesia (Studi Kasus Evaluasi Program Incakap Tahun 2015

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Sucianty Dyah Astuti

2016-07-01

Full Text Available Internet has become a lifestyle in community along with the development of internet technology in the life and social relationship. The high number of internet users in Indonesia gave rise to a variety of impacts on society, both positive and negative. Relates with these impacts, to create an understanding in the community against the use of the internet the Government through the Ministry of communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia create program, that is Internet healthy and safe in order to socialize the use of the internet for healthy and safe through the ethics of the Internet learning healthy by involving all components of society.The research focused on the evaluation of healthy and safe internet programme conducted by the Ministry of communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia in 2015. The objective of the research is to perceive the communication strategy and the achievement of the objectives of the healthy and safe internet program by KemKominfo. This research used the qualitative method with descriptive case study research. The data obtained through interviews and literature studies, while informants in this study was KemKominfo staff on to the various Directorate General Application Infomatika sub direktotar empowerment of informatics as many as three people. Through the whole concatenation of process research obtained results that indicate that: (1 the achievement of healthy and safe Internet Programme until 2015 has achieved the target but not 100%. (2 in the implementation of the program there are some obstacles faced by KemKominfo, specifically: (i the limitation of APBN, (ii affordability limitations due to the geographical of indonesia as an archipelago state. (3\tthe evaluation needs to be done about the use of online media in the communication strategy of healthy and secure internet program. There were some changes since the beginning of the implementation of the Insan program in the year

Unlocking SmartWay Data for Shippers: Optimize Supply Chain Decision Making and Enhance CSR Reporting

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This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program, including SW brand market research results, program success, partner participation, logo usage, and available promotional and publicity resources.

Affiliates: Take the Affiliate Challenge

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This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program, including SW brand market research results, program success, partner participation, logo usage, and available promotional and publicity resources.

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe Technik und Umwelt. Research and development program 2002

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2001-01-01

The five main fields of research and the activities under the R and D program 2002 are explained in great detail in five chapters with the following captions: 1. ENVIRONMENT. Programs: - Sustainable development, energy and environmental engineering (UMWELT). - Earth atmosphere and climate research (ATMO). 2. PUBLIC HEALTH. Programs: - Biomedical research (BIOMED). - Medical engineering (MEDTECH). 3. ENERGY. Programs: - Thermonuclear fusion (FUSION). - Nuclear safety (NUKLEAR). 4. KEY TECHNOLOGIES. Programs: - Microsystems engineering (MIKRO). - Nanotechnology (NANO). - Materials science (MATERIAL). - Chemical process engineering (CHEMIE). - Superconductivity (SUPRA). 5. MATTER and STRUCTURE. Program: The structure of matter (STRUKTUR). The sixth chapter presents cross-cutting activities under the program: Technology transfer and marketing (TTM). The concluding chapter lists and briefly presents the activities of the scientific and technical institutes of the Karlsruhe Research Center. (CB) [de

Novel participatory methods of involving patients in research: naming and branding a longitudinal cohort study, BRIGHTLIGHT.

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Taylor, Rachel M; Mohain, Jasjeet; Gibson, Faith; Solanki, Anita; Whelan, Jeremy; Fern, Lorna A

2015-03-14

Patient and public involvement (PPI) is central to research and service planning. Identifying effective, meaningful ways of involvement is challenging. The cohort study 'Do specialist services for teenagers and young adults with cancer add value?' follows young people for three years, examining outcomes associated with specialist care. Participant retention in longitudinal research can be problematic potentially jeopardising study completion. Maximising study awareness through high impact branding and publicity may improve study retention. Study names are typically generated by researchers rather than designed with patients. We aimed to involve young people in developing a brand identity and name to 'Do specialist services for teenagers and young adults with cancer add value?'. Nine young people aged 17-26 years diagnosed with cancer when aged 14-25 years participated in a one day workshop with further data collection at a patient conference. Methodology was similar to conventional branding and naming exercises and was divided into six stages. The workshop comprised five stages. Stage 1: 'What's in a brand' allowed young people to enquire why brands/logos are important, Stage 2: 'Brand Transformation' identified what young people needed to know and believe about the study when approached about participation, Stage 3: 'Brand Essence' determined how we wanted the study to be perceived by young people, Stage 4: 'What's in a name' identified potential names for the study. Stage 5: 'Logo creation' assembled the mood and feel of logos. Stage 6 was logo design and an electronic survey of 249 young people attending a patient conference. BRIGHTLIGHT was the final study name and the brand essence (or study personality) was friendly, supportive and inspiring. Four logos were designed and the final logo received 47% (n = 115) of votes. Acceptance and retention to BRIGHTLIGHT is higher than anticipated (80% versus 60%), this may be related to our integral PPI strategy. We

Impacto del estrés laboral en el anestesiólogo

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Calabrese, Gustavo

2006-01-01

El estrés laboral se define como las nocivas reacciones físicas y emocionales que ocurren cuando las exigencias del trabajo no igualan las capacidades, los recursos o necesidades del anestesiólogo. Cuando éste se torna excesivo superando la tolerancia del organismo puede derivar en graves consecuencias como desgaste en la salud, actuación profesionalmente pobre, repercusión en la seguridad del paciente y en la vida familiar. Sobre la salud pueden derivar en enfermedades físicas entre las que ...

Sustaining health education research programs in Aboriginal communities.

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Wisener, Katherine; Shapka, Jennifer; Jarvis-Selinger, Sandra

2017-09-01

Despite evidence supporting the ongoing provision of health education interventions in First Nations communities, there is a paucity of research that specifically addresses how these programs should be designed to ensure sustainability and long-term effects. Using a Community-Based Research approach, a collective case study was completed with three Canadian First Nations communities to address the following research question: What factors are related to sustainable health education programs, and how do they contribute to and/or inhibit program success in an Aboriginal context? Semi-structured interviews and a sharing circle were completed with 19 participants, including members of community leadership, external partners, and program staff and users. Seven factors were identified to either promote or inhibit program sustainability, including: 1) community uptake; 2) environmental factors; 3) stakeholder awareness and support; 4) presence of a champion; 5) availability of funding; 6) fit and flexibility; and 7) capacity and capacity building. Each factor is provided with a working definition, influential moderators, and key evaluation questions. This study is grounded in, and builds on existing research, and can be used by First Nations communities and universities to support effective sustainability planning for community-based health education interventions.

Formación epistemográfica en los tecnólogos de la salud

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Yusmila Felipe Puebla

2013-07-01

Full Text Available Se realizó un estudio exploratorio con egresados de la Facultad de Tecnología de la Salud "Dr. Juan Manuel Páez Inchausti" de Santiago de Cuba, desde noviembre de 2010 hasta abril de 2011, para determinar el estado actual de la formación epistemográfica de los tecnólogos de la salud. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos y empíricos, propios de la investigación pedagógica, los cuales revelaron insuficiencias en el conocimiento práctico y reflexivo de temáticas relacionadas con las tecnologías de la salud, limitaciones en la exactitud, claridad, concisión y originalidad de los textos, así como en su reflexión epistemológica. Se concluye que existen dificultades en cuanto a las estrategias de superación profesional del tecnólogo de la salud, que permitan la producción de textos científicos, por lo que se introducen nuevas propuestas para su tratamiento.

FRONTEIRAS E DIÁLOGOS DISCIPLINARES: POSSÍVEIS COMUNICAÇÕES E TROCAS ENTRE OS CAMPOS DE CONHECIMENTO DA ANTROPOLOGIA E DO TURISMO

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Luiz Antonio de Oliveira

2014-10-01

Full Text Available As ideias de circulação, trânsito e mobilidade podem servir de ponto de partida para se refletir a respeito das trocas e diálogos disciplinares. Assim, pensando nas relações entre os campos de conhecimento da antropologia e do turismo no universo acadêmico, propõe-se, a partir das sugestões de Pierre Bourdieu sobre as “condições sociais de circulação internacional das ideias”, chamar a atenção para o papel das “estruturas de recepção” na construção de fronteiras entre as disciplinas e no estabelecimento de diálogos entre elas. Da descoberta do turismo como objeto antropológico aos aportes teóricos e metodológicos da perspectiva etnográfica para os estudos e pesquisas sobre o fenômeno turístico, os empréstimos e trocas mútuas ajudam a compreender como se dá o processo de construção dos discursos de antropólogos e de turismólogos ao se aproximarem ou se distanciarem em torno de objetos de estudo ou áreas de atuação profissional. Nesta relação, os processos sociais de “apropriação dos discursos” e de construção de suas “vontades de verdade”, em termos foucaultianos, apontam para estratégias de legitimação de discursos e de constituição de relações de poder no campo acadêmico. Não obstante as especificidades dos discursos disciplinares, o estreitamento dos diálogos entre eles parecem também apontar para vocabulários e perspectivas políticas tornadas comuns diante de uma nova ordem discursiva internacional.

EL DIÁLOGO BIOÉTICO EN LAS TÉCNICAS DE REPRODUCCIÓN ASISTIDA O DIÁLOGO BIOÉTICO NAS TÉCNICAS DE REPRODUÇÃO ASSISTIDA BIOETHICS DIALOGUE IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES

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Francisco J León Correa

2007-11-01

Full Text Available En las Técnicas de Reproducción Asistida (TRA se enfrentan dos agentes morales en diálogo informado: el equipo médico y la pareja con problemas de infertilidad o esterilidad. Se entiende que el hijo es un bien humano básico para ambas partes. Existe el peligro del cientificismo y del peso excesivo de la comercialización de estas técnicas. Además, es necesario establecer correctamente las condiciones para que ese diálogo médico-paciente respete las normas éticas racionales del discurso desde la perspectiva de la ética dialógica, y tener en cuenta los intereses y derechos del hijo en cuanto "el otro" presente-ausente. El personalismo y la ética de los bienes básicos pueden complementar el análisis de los dilemas éticos que conllevan las TRANas Técnicas de Reprodução Assistida (TRA nos encontramos com dois agentes morais que se enfrentam no diálogo informado: a equipe médica e o casal com os problemas de infertilidade ou esterilidade. Entende-se que nesse dialogo o filho é um bem humano básico para ambas as partes. Existe o perigo do cientificismo e do peso excessivo da comercialização destas técnicas. Além disso, é necessário estabelecer corretamente as condições para esse diálogo médico-paciente respeito das normas éticas racionais do discurso, desde a perspectiva da ética dialógica e levar em conta os interesses e direitos do filho enquanto "o outro" presente-ausente. O personalismo e a ética dos bens básicos podem complementar a análise dos dilemas éticos envolvidos nas TRAIn assisted reproductive techniques two moral agents are confronted in informed dialogue: the medical team and the couple with infertility or sterility problems. The offspring in this dialogue is a basic human rights for both parts. There is danger of scientificism and of giving excessive importance to the commercialization of these techniques. Furthermore, it is necessary to establish the conditions to respect the rational ethical

O diálogo entre poesia e outras artes

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Luiz Henrique Barbosa

2012-11-01

Full Text Available O objetivo com este artigo foi identificar os possíveis diálogos entre a poesia e as outras artes. Apoiados na afirmação de Solange Ribeiro de Oliveira de que é possível comparar a ordem literária com outra ordem estética, tentou-se aqui aproximar a poesia de outra estética artística. Para isso, foram selecionados dois poetas do Modernismo brasileiro: João Cabral de Melo Neto e Manoel de Barros. Chegou-se à conclusão de que o fazer poético desses autores apresenta semelhanças com as técnicas utilizadas pela estética surrealista.

Research program on regulatory safety research - Synthesis report 2008

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Mailaender, R

2009-06-01

This report for the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) summarises the program's main points of interest, work done in the year 2008 and the results obtained. The main points of the research program, which is co-ordinated by the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate ENSI, are discussed. Topics covered concern reactor safety as well as human, organisational and safety aspects. Work done in several areas concerning reactor safety and materials as well as interactions in severe accidents in light-water reactors is described. Radiation protection, the transport and disposal of radioactive wastes and safety culture are also looked at. Finally, national and international co-operation is briefly looked at and work to be done in 2009 is reviewed. The report is completed with a list of research and development projects co-ordinated by ENSI

Fermilab research program workbook

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Rubinstein, R.

1983-05-01

The Fermilab Research Program Workbook has been produced annually for the past several years, with the original motivation of assisting the Physics Advisory Committee in its yearly program review conducted during its summer meeting. While this is still the primary goal, the Workbook is increasingly used by others needing information on the current status of Fermilab experiments, properties of beams, and short summaries of approved experiments. At the present time, considerable changes are taking place in the facilities at Fermilab. We have come to the end of the physics program using the 400 GeV Main Ring, which is now relegated to be just an injector for the soon-to-be commissioned Tevatron. In addition, the experimental areas are in the midst of a several-year program of upgrading to 1000 GeV capability. Several new beam lines will be built in the next few years; some indications can be given of their properties, although with the caveat that designs for some are by no means final. Already there is considerable activity leading to experiments studying anti p p collisions at √s = 2000 GeV

North American long-term soil productivity research program

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Allan E. Tiarks; Robert F. Powers; Jerry F. Ragus; Deborah S. Page-Dumroese; Felix Ponder; Douglas M. Stone

1997-01-01

The National Long-term Soil Productivity research program was chartered to address National Forest Management Act concerns over possible losses n soil productivity on national forest lands. The program supports validation of soil quality monitoring standards and process-level productivity research. Summarized results are supplied to forests as collected. National...

A Program of Research and Education in Astronautics at the NASA Langley Research Center

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Tolson, Robert H.

2000-01-01

The objectives of the Program were to conduct research at the NASA Langley Research Center in the area of astronautics and to provide a comprehensive education program at the Center leading to advanced degrees in Astronautics. We believe that the program has successfully met the objectives and has been of significant benefit to NASA LaRC, the GWU and the nation.

Fonoaudiologia e saúde mental: atuação do fonoaudiólogo nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial do Estado de São Paulo

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2014-01-01

objetivos: mapear a presença e caracterizar o perfil dos fonoaudiólogos das equipes interdisciplinares nos Centros de Atenção Psicossociais do Estado de São Paulo CAPS (estudo 1) e analisar e descrever a atuação dos fonoaudiólogos nos CAPS do estado de São Paulo (estudo 2). O método do estudo 1 de natureza quantitativa descritiva teve como casuística 20 CAPS do estado de São Paulo e 24 fonoaudiólogos que atuam nos CAPS de São Paulo, tendo como procedimento o mapeamento de ...

Small Business Innovation Research Program. Program solicitation FY 1984

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1984-01-01

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites science-based and high-technology small business firms to submit research proposals under this program solicitation entitled Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). Firms with strong research capabilities in science or engineering in any of the following topic areas are encouraged to participate. NRC will support high-quality research proposals on important scientific or engineering problems and opportunities that could lead to significant advancement in the safety of nuclear operations or nuclear power plants. Objectives of the solicitation include stimulating technological innovation in the private sector, strengthening the role of small business in meeting Federal research and development needs, increasing the commercial application of NRC-supported research results, and improving the return on investment from Federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation

Evaluation of a Research Mentorship Program in Community Care

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Ploeg, Jenny; de Witt, Lorna; Hutchison, Brian; Hayward, Lynda; Grayson, Kim

2008-01-01

This article describes the results of a qualitative case study evaluating a research mentorship program in community care settings in Ontario, Canada. The purpose of the program was to build evaluation and research capacity among staff of community care agencies through a mentorship program. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured…

Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program FY2004

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Hansen, Todd C.

2005-03-22

The Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab or LBNL) is a multi-program national research facility operated by the University of California for the Department of Energy (DOE). As an integral element of DOE's National Laboratory System, Berkeley Lab supports DOE's missions in fundamental science, energy resources, and environmental quality. Berkeley Lab programs advance four distinct goals for DOE and the nation: (1) To perform leading multidisciplinary research in the computing sciences, physical sciences, energy sciences, biosciences, and general sciences in a manner that ensures employee and public safety and protection of the environment. (2) To develop and operate unique national experimental facilities for qualified investigators. (3) To educate and train future generations of scientists and engineers to promote national science and education goals. (4) To transfer knowledge and technological innovations and to foster productive relationships among Berkeley Lab's research programs, universities, and industry in order to promote national economic competitiveness. Berkeley Lab's research and the Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program support DOE's Strategic Goals that are codified in DOE's September 2003 Strategic Plan, with a primary focus on Advancing Scientific Understanding. For that goal, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 LDRD projects support every one of the eight strategies described in the plan. In addition, LDRD efforts support the goals of Investing in America's Energy Future (six of the fourteen strategies), Resolving the Environmental Legacy (four of the eight strategies), and Meeting National Security Challenges (unclassified fundamental research that supports stockpile safety and nonproliferation programs). The LDRD supports Office of Science strategic plans, including the 20 year Scientific Facilities Plan and the draft Office of Science Strategic Plan. The research also

NASA's Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) 2009-2017

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Schaller, E. L.

2017-12-01

The NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) is a unique summer internship program for rising senior undergraduates majoring in any of the STEM disciplines. SARP participants acquire hands-on research experience in all aspects of a NASA airborne campaign, including flying onboard NASA research aircraft while studying Earth system processes. Approximately thirty-two students are competitively selected each summer from colleges and universities across the United States. Students work in four interdisciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric, and oceanographic processes. Participants assist in the operation of instruments onboard NASA aircraft where they sample and measure atmospheric gases and image land and water surfaces in multiple spectral bands. Along with airborne data collection, students participate in taking measurements at field sites. Mission faculty and research mentors help to guide participants through instrument operation, sample analysis, and data reduction. Over the eight-week program, each student develops an individual research project from the data collected and delivers a conference-style final presentation on their results. Each year, several students present the results of their SARP research projects in scientific sessions at this meeting. We discuss the results and effectiveness of the program over the past nine summers and plans for the future.

Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program

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Ogeka, G.J.

1991-12-01

Today, new ideas and opportunities, fostering the advancement of technology, are occurring at an ever-increasing rate. It, therefore, seems appropriate that a vehicle be available which fosters the development of these new ideas and technologies, promotes the early exploration and exploitation of creative and innovative concepts, and which develops new fundable'' R D projects and programs. At Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), one such method is through its Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program. This discretionary research and development tool is critical in maintaining the scientific excellence and vitality of the Laboratory. Additionally, it is a means to stimulate the scientific community, fostering new science and technology ideas, which is the major factor achieving and maintaining staff excellence, and a means to address national needs, with the overall mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Project Summaries with their accomplishments described in this report reflect the above. Aside from leading to new fundable or promising programs and producing especially noteworthy research, they have resulted in numerous publications in various professional and scientific journals, and presentations at meetings and forums.