Avaliação in vitro da translucidez de dois sistemas cerâmicos metal-free: In-Ceram x Empress 2

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Estimativas de efeitos genéticos e ambientais para características de carcaça mediadas pelo ultra-som em bovinos da raça nelore

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Aproveitamento de rejeitos oriundos da extração de minério de ferro na fabricação de cerâmicas vermelhas

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Crescimento relativo e composição do ganho de tecidos na carcaça de bubalinos mediterrâneos jovens abatidos com diferentes pesos

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Crescimento muscular e qualidade da carne de bovinos nelore, simental e seus mestiços no sistema de produção superprecoce

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Aplicação dos métodos gravimétrico e magnetométrico para a definição do comportamento estrutural da faixa de dobramentos Araguaia

O presente trabalho consiste na interpretação de informações gravimétricas e aeromagnetométricas (Projeto Geofísico Brasil-Canadá - PGBC) da região setentrional da Faixa de Dobramentos Araguaia, envolvendo uma área de aproximadamente 129.000km², compreendida entre os meridianos 47°50’W e 50°30’W e paralelos 4°50'S e 9°00'S. Abrange porções sudeste do Estado do Pará, noroeste de Goiás e oeste do Maranhão. Os trabalhos de campo constaram de levantamentos gravimétrico e altimétrico, ao longo de rodovias que constituem a rede viária regional, e os resultados obtidos, após correções e reduções, foram então organizados de forma a constituírem um mapa de anomalias Bouguer, apresentado em escala 1:500.000. O padrão gravimétrico da faixa de dobramentos Araguaia se caracteriza por mostrar feições predominantemente longitudinais, com curvas isoanômalas de direções submeridianas, concordante com o comportamento litológico-estrutural conhecido para a área. Na porção centro-meridional desse mapa aparece uma zona de anomalia negativa, alongada e intensa (menos de -100mgal), a qual sofre duas importantes inflexões para NW, sendo uma correlacionável ao Lineamento Carajás, e a outra na altura do paralelo 5°30'S. Apresenta zonas de altos gravimétricos, notadamente na porção noroeste (domínio cratônico), relacionada à influência das metavulcânicas do Grupo Grão Pará, e na porção nordeste, devida a massas densas introduzidas na crosta. Destaca-se também o relativo alto gravimétrico acompanhando o flanco oriental do eixo de ocorrência das braquidobras, podendo ser devido a massas excedentes colocadas sob essa região, através de esforços tectônicos, produzindo elevações do nível de base da crosta e consequentemente do embasamento. De forma genérica o flanco oriental da faixa mostra um gradiente mais intenso que o ocidental, devido principalmente à configuração geométrica das estruturas nesse setor. Da mesma forma merece destaque o gradiente regional ascendente de sul para norte. A análise das cartas de intensidade magnética do PGBC fornecem condições à individualização de diversos domínios magnéticos, perfeitamente correlacionáveis litológico e estruturalmente com as unidades geotectônicas que compõem o arcabouço regional, assim como suas subunidades. A execução de modelamento simples, quer para as informações gravimétricas como magnetométricas, objetivaram fornecer subsídios semi-quantitativos à interpretação, de forma a auxiliar no estabelecimento do padrão geométrico do embasamento da faixa de dobramentos Araguaia, assim como das estruturas a ela impostas. Assim, por meio do processamento das informações gravimétricas, verificou-se um padrão geométrico na forma de fatias imbricadas, estabelecidas sobre o substrato. A grande anomalia negativa da porção centro-meridional da faixa pode estar relacionada a uma deficiência de massa profunda (depressão na base da crosta) ou ainda a uma associação entre contraste de densidade e espessamento do pacote de supracrustais, nessa porção. O baixo gravimétrico da porção sudeste da área, entre Guarai e Tupirama, é devido a uma depressão do embasamento, da mesma forma como a anomalia negativa associada ao Lineamento Carajás está relacionada a uma estrutura sinformal conhecida.

Cobertura e depósito de calda fitossanitária em plantas de café pulverizadas com equipamento original e adaptado para plantas altas

The objective of this study was to evaluate the coverage of spray droplets on coffee plants as well as their deposition using a sprayer with and without adaptation of an auxiliary branch for tall plants. The experiment was conducted following a randomized block design with six treatments and four replications to evaluate the percentage of coverage for the spraying liquids in water sensitive paper fixed at four quadrants and two heights (lower and upper) of the plants, and the spray deposit with metallic marker (MnSO4) on sheets in the same positions of the water sensitive paper in two spray volumes (450 and 750 L h(-1)). The experiment was conducted in October 2011 in the town of Patroc nio-MG, and the experimental plots consisted of 30 plants of Catua IAC-99, with approximately 12 years of age and average height of 3.50 meters. The experiments were conducted following a randomized block design with six treatments and four replications to evaluate the coverage and deposition, in two spray volumes (450 and 750 L ha(-1)). Leaves were collected in four positions and also at the top four in the lower canopy. The results of the evaluations were analysed statistically by F test and for comparison of means by Tukey test at 5% probability. The auxiliary branch installed at the rear of the equipment is the most suitable when compared to use of equipment without this feature or installed in the front of the equipment. Furthermore, the application volume of 450 L ha(-1) results in coverages and deposits of spraying liquids equivalents to volume of 750 L ha(-1), considered sufficient according to the parameters evaluated.

Modelos de tratamento para adenocarcinomas de próstata tratados por radioterapia conformacional 3D

Radiotherapy is a branch of medical physics related to the treatment of malignant neoplasm, being an important instrument in the fight against cancer, when combined with the effort of a multidisciplinary team, composed of, physicians, physicists, nurses and technicians. Every year more than 3.5 million new cases of cancer are recorded in the world, being the prostate cancer responsible for approximately 25% of this amount (INCA and IARC, 2008). In this type of cancer, radiotherapy is a method indicated for treatement. The technological advance in this area over years has allowed a greater accuracy in the tumor location, more conformation of the radiation beam around the tumor, reducing the dose in healthy tissues and a consequent dose increase on treatment (Bedford et al., 1999). A radiotherapy planning, in which the physicist develops an important role, is composed of several steps, including choosing the best configuration of treatment beams. This choice has a close relationship with success of therapy and is critical to achieve the best distribution of dose inside the tumor and expose the least as possible the healthy tissue to radiation. In this work, two options for setting up camps in the first phase in a treatment of prostate cancer were simulated in computer planning: 4 fields orthogonal or “Box” with gantry angles in 00, 1800, 2700 e 90° and 4 fields angled or “X” (1350, 450, 3150 e 2250). The percentage of the rectal volume exposed to 40, 50, 60, 72 and 76 Gy should be limited to 60, 50, 25, 15 and 5% respectively (Greco et al., 2003). The femoral toxicity have limited dose by 70% of the total dose prescribed in a prostate treatment (Bedford et al., 1999). The planning of 27 patients with prostate adenocarcinoma submitted to 3D conformal radiotherapy were accompanied. As a result, it was assessed that the best TCP (tumor control probability)... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

Influence of the preparation route on the structural, morphological and spectroscopic properties of SrTiO3 and SrTiO3:eu3+ powders

This research shows the influence of the synthesis route in the structural and morphological characteristics as well as in the luminescent properties of doped with europium and pure SrTiO3 (STO) powders prepared by microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis, MWH, and by the polymeric precursor method, PPM. The XRD at room temperature of the STO powders nominally pure obtained by PPM at 700°C for 3 hours, as well as by the MWH at 190°C by 30 minutes present all the reflection peaks for the cubic perovskite structure (JCPDS-ICDD 35-734). The morphology varies according to the synthesis route. The particles of pure STO obtained by PPM presents morphology in the form of plates and the morphology of the particles synthesized by MWH is spherical with approximately 150 nm. The photoluminescent analysis shows for pure STO wide bands associated with the transition of charge transfer from the titanates group (TiO3)2- that are centered on 450 nm. In both preparation methods the emission bands obtained in the composites spectra were found to be asymmetric and low intense. However, in the case of the STO prepared by the PPM a bigger FWHM of the band can be observed. The excitation of the samples was done using a laser (Coherent Innova) with wavelength of 350 nm.

Estabilidade do fator de von Willebrand e fator VIII no crioprecipitado canino em diferentes protocolos de armazenamento

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Interactions between restorative dentistry and periodontics: preparation and cementation of an onlay in Empress (Part III)

The relentless pursuit by cosmetic dentistry brought the evolution of materials ceramics. The IPS-Empress system was upgrading of indirect restorations based on lithium disilicate. The ceramic restoration posterior allow a new esthetic approach due to its translucency and resistance without any weakening of the remaining dental element, being an option more conservative when compared to conventional prosthetic restorations.

Clinical and epidemiological profiles of individuals with drug-resistant tuberculosis

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a growing global threat. Approximately 450,000 people developed multidrugresistant TB worldwide in 2012 and an estimated 170,000 people died from the disease. This paper describes the sociodemographic, clinical-epidemiological and bacteriological aspects of TB and correlates these features with the distribution of anti-TB drug resistance. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT) cultures and drug susceptibility testing were performed according to the BACTEC MGIT 960 method. The results demonstrated that MT strains from individuals who received treatment for TB and people who were infected with human immunodeficiency virus were more resistant to TB drugs compared to other individuals (p < 0.05). Approximately half of the individuals received supervised treatment, but most drug-resistant cases were positive for pulmonary TB and exhibited positive acid-fast bacilli smears, which are complicating factors for TB control programs. Primary healthcare is the ideal level for early disease detection, but tertiary healthcare is the most common entry point for patients into the system. These factors require special attention from healthcare managers and professionals to effectively control and monitor the spread of TB drug-resistant cases.

Epidemiologia molecular do vírus da Hepatite C: análise comparativa de diferentes regiões subgenômicas aplicadas a estudos de associação genética

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Wildlife Master Volunteers: A Multi-County Approach to Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts

The Wildlife Master (WM) Program in Colorado was modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener volunteer program. In 10 highly populated suburban counties with large rural areas surrounding the Denver Metro Area, Colorado State University (CSU) Cooperative Extension Natural Resources agents train, supervise and manage these volunteers in the identification, referral, and resolution of wildlife damage issues. High quality, research-based training is provided by university faculty and other professionals in public health, animal damage control, wildlife management and animal behavior. Inquiries are responded to mainly via telephone. Calls by concerned residents are forwarded to WMs who provide general information about human-wildlife conflicts and possible ways to resolve complaints. Each volunteer serves a minimum of 14 days on phone duty annually, calling in from a remote location to a voice mail system from which phone messages can be conveniently retrieved. Response time per call is generally less than 24 hours. During 2004, more than 2,000 phone calls, e-mail messages and walk-in requests for assistance were fielded by 100 cooperative extension WMs. Calls fielded by volunteers in one county increased five-fold during the past five years, from 100 calls to over 500 calls annually. Valued at the rate of approximately $18.00 per volunteer hour, the leveraged value of each WM was about $450 in 2005, based on 25 hours of service and training. The estimated value of the program to Colorado in 2004 was over $45,000 of in-kind service, or about one full-time equivalent faculty member. This paper describes components of Colorado’s WM Program, with guides to the set-up of similar programs in other states.