Temporalidad y contaminacion como claves para interpretar la biodiversidad de macroinvertebrados en un arroyo mediterraneo (Riera de Sant Cugat, Barcelona)

En Octubre de 1995 se estudiaron 10s macroinvertebrados acuaticos en varias localidades de la cuenca de la Riera de Sant Cugat (Barcelona) situadas dentro y fuera del Parque Metropolitan0 de Collserola y, se relacionaron con la calidad y la temporalidad de las aguas. Gran parte del recorrido de 10s cauces estaba sec0 en el moment0 de estudio. Algunas localidades, situadas en 10s limites del Parque, poseian flujo permanente per0 con elevados signos de contaminacibn. Dentro del Parque se encontraron algunas zonas con caudal permanente, aunque reducido (desde menos de 1 V s hasta 32 Us), y zonas con flujo intermitente, ademas de 10s que estaban secos. En las quince localidades muestreadas se encontraron un total de 65 taxones distintos; la mayor riqueza en una sola estacidn fue de 33 y se encontraron tanto especies de zonas redfilas (simlilidos o algunos efemerdpteros) como aquellas m8s propias de aguas 16nticas como hemipteros, odonatos o algunos cole6pteros. Mediante un anhlisis de ordenacidn en el espacio se agruparon las estaciones y se ordenaron en funcibn de su flujo y del grado de polucibn, diferenciindose claramente las estaciones externas al parque (con flujo moderado y cierta contaminacidn) de aquellas situadas en el interior del parque y, entre Cstas, las de flujo permanente respecto a las encharcadas. Se analizaron las diferencias entre estos cuatro grupos segun 10s tipos de organismos existentes y su estrategia trófica. A pesar de que muchos puntos de muestreo presentaban poca agua, se refuerza la idea de la importancia de mantener 1os flujos minimos de estos rios para conservar la biodiversidad.

Plant diversity across five vegetation belts in the Pyrenees (Catalonia, Spain)

In this paper we analyze the size and habitat partitioning of the vascular floras of five areas of the NE Iberian Peninsula, representing five distinct vegetation belts and three floristic regions: Mediterranean (basal belt), medio-European (submontane and montane belts) and Boreo-Alpine (subalpine and alpine belts). Each area covered over 1000 ha, and was fairly uniform in terms of potential vegetation, bedrock and bioclimate. They excluded large villages and field areas, the landscape being mainly natural or moderately anthropized.

Effect of radar rainfall time resolution on the predictive capability of a distributed hydrologic model

The performance of a hydrologic model depends on the rainfall input data, both spatially and temporally. As the spatial distribution of rainfall exerts a great influence on both runoff volumes and peak flows, the use of a distributed hydrologic model can improve the results in the case of convective rainfall in a basin where the storm area is smaller than the basin area. The aim of this study was to perform a sensitivity analysis of the rainfall time resolution on the results of a distributed hydrologic model in a flash-flood prone basin. Within such a catchment, floods are produced by heavy rainfall events with a large convective component. A second objective of the current paper is the proposal of a methodology that improves the radar rainfall estimation at a higher spatial and temporal resolution. Composite radar data from a network of three C-band radars with 6-min temporal and 2 × 2 km2 spatial resolution were used to feed the RIBS distributed hydrological model. A modification of the Window Probability Matching Method (gauge-adjustment method) was applied to four cases of heavy rainfall to improve the observed rainfall sub-estimation by computing new Z/R relationships for both convective and stratiform reflectivities. An advection correction technique based on the cross-correlation between two consecutive images was introduced to obtain several time resolutions from 1 min to 30 min. The RIBS hydrologic model was calibrated using a probabilistic approach based on a multiobjective methodology for each time resolution. A sensitivity analysis of rainfall time resolution was conducted to find the resolution that best represents the hydrological basin behaviour.

Lifestyle of the Elderly Receiving Home Care in Spain

The aim of this study is to examine the lifestyle characteristics and health status of the elderly in order to identify aspects that might help promote active ageing. Participants were 26 elderly citizens aged 75 or over who were the recipients of home care services in Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona, Spain). They were recruited by means of convenience sampling, and a case study approach was adopted. Fieldwork was conducted in April 2007, with a specially designed questionnaire administered in the context of an in-depth interview. Quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 15, while qualitative data were analysed and grouped by category. The results indicated that 53.8% of the elderly interviewees perceived their health status as being regular, most did not have adequate nutrition and hydration, while 42.3% had chewing problems and 65.3% presented slight dependence. Most of them received visits at home, but did not go on leisure outings. The only exercise they took was walking. These findings highlight the need to promote and strengthen activities for healthy ageing, and to ensure that people over 75 receive adequate care. Programmes should be implemented to improve those aspects that are currently under-addressed.

Lifestyle of the Elderly Receiving Home Care in Spain

The aim of this study is to examine the lifestyle characteristics and health status of the elderly in order to identify aspects that might help promote active ageing. Participants were 26 elderly citizens aged 75 or over who were the recipients of home care services in Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona, Spain). They were recruited by means of convenience sampling, and a case study approach was adopted. Fieldwork was conducted in April 2007, with a specially designed questionnaire administered in the context of an in-depth interview. Quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 15, while qualitative data were analysed and grouped by category. The results indicated that 53.8% of the elderly interviewees perceived their health status as being regular, most did not have adequate nutrition and hydration, while 42.3% had chewing problems and 65.3% presented slight dependence. Most of them received visits at home, but did not go on leisure outings. The only exercise they took was walking. These findings highlight the need to promote and strengthen activities for healthy ageing, and to ensure that people over 75 receive adequate care. Programmes should be implemented to improve those aspects that are currently under-addressed.

Lifestyle of the Elderly Receiving Home Care in Spain

The aim of this study is to examine the lifestyle characteristics and health status of the elderly in order to identify aspects that might help promote active ageing. Participants were 26 elderly citizens aged 75 or over who were the recipients of home care services in Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona, Spain). They were recruited by means of convenience sampling, and a case study approach was adopted. Fieldwork was conducted in April 2007, with a specially designed questionnaire administered in the context of an in-depth interview. Quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 15, while qualitative data were analysed and grouped by category. The results indicated that 53.8% of the elderly interviewees perceived their health status as being regular, most did not have adequate nutrition and hydration, while 42.3% had chewing problems and 65.3% presented slight dependence. Most of them received visits at home, but did not go on leisure outings. The only exercise they took was walking. These findings highlight the need to promote and strengthen activities for healthy ageing, and to ensure that people over 75 receive adequate care. Programmes should be implemented to improve those aspects that are currently under-addressed.

(Re)ordenació urbana de Figueres : sector de l’estació convencional

Estudi urbanístic de la ciutat de Figueres i proposta d’ordenació del sector i de l’estació de tren de la ciutat

El procés jurisdiccional català entre entre 1714 i 1835. Breu ressenya històrica

En aquest treball em proposo estudiar fonamentalment la pervivència del dret processal català després del Decret de Nova Planta (DNP), és a dir, aquest període fosc que arriba fins al 1835, any de la desaparició legal expressa i definitiva del dret processal català previ al DNP.

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La regió de Girona: un model territorial en transformació, amb potencial i fràgil

During the most recent years the Regió de Girona has clearly transformed its territorial model, superimposing an emerging clearly hierarchic structure to a polycentric one. This way, Girona and its urban area has gained a diversified centrality. This transformation, though, needs a clearly defined project that, adapted to the current dynamism, makes explicit and supports or corrects the resultant territorial model in order to avoid infrastructural shortages, territorial imbalances, resource wasting and negative impact on the environment

Avaluació per capacitat agrològica i capacitat de segrest de carboni dels sòls d’un transsecte de la comarca de La Selva

Aquest projecte es basa en obtenir informació dels sòls d’una zona representativa de la comarca de La Selva on hi trobàvem sòls amb diferents usos i diferents orígens geològics. Es pretén conèixer les propietats físico-químiques d’aquests sòls i la contribució dels diferents usos i orígens geològics del sòl respecte les emissions de diòxid de carboni. També s'avaluen les classes de capacitat agrològica i el coeficient de mineralització del carboni

El Procés d'elaboració de l'enquesta pública prèvia al Pla Comarcal de Muntanya de la Garrotxa

According to the Law regulating Mountainous Areas passed by the Catalan Parliament (211983 dated 9th March), the Regional Mountain Plan (Pla Comarcal de Muntanya) is defined as the basic instrument for the development of and policy application in mountainous areas. Consequently, other measures contemplated in the same law are subordinate to the Plan. The mentioned law is to be enforced in nine regions in Northern Catalonia, one of which is the Garrotxa district

II fòrum social europeu de Paris. Seminari d'educació : privatització i comercialització de l'educació. Estratègies d'oposició. 'Segundo foro social europeo de Paris. Seminario de educación : privatización y comercialización de la educación. Estrategias de oposición'.

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