ZnO-TiO2 composite formed by mixed oxides via polyol

Among the researches on preparation and test of nanostructured materials, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide have been the most frequent studied oxides. In order to extend their properties, composites have been prepared using three different methods: Polyol Method, Sol-gel Process and a combination of the two processes (hybrid process). Recent research showed best properties in composite materials than in pure oxides. In this work is presented the preparation and the structural characterization of ZnO-TiO2 composite nanostructures to be tested for their performance in electrocatalysis and in further trial on photovoltaic cells.

Evolução da terminoliga princípio contábil baseada na Escola Norte-Americana

This research has as objective of study the evolution of the accountancy princliple terminology which is present in the accounting conceptual framework. The scene of this research will have as target the North American School of Accounting. The choice of the searched terminology is its relevance in the study of the Accounting Theory. To understand the evolution of the accountancy thought, will be boarded: the influence of the Feudal System and the Mercantilism in the European economic conception; the importance of the Industrial Revolution in the beginning of the accounting standards and the influence of England in the formation of the North American School of Accounting. With relation to U.S.A., the development of the economic-financial scene of the American society will be evaluated, focusing the contribution in the search of the construction of an applied theoretical framework to the Accounting. The economic-financial development of U.S.A. provided the sprouting of new users with specific necessities. The necessity of the user for useful information for the decision taking, unchained the process of research directed toward the establishment of an applied Accountancy terminology. In this process, the paper exerted for the responsible accountancy organisms for the accounting standards will be boarded, as well as the professionals associations which had invested in researches, aiming at to elaborate a body of accountancy principles and to adjust the accountancy procedures to the necessities of the users. To reach the research objective, a bibliographical revision in specialized literature will be effected, adopting the historical method, in the period that understands the development of the North American School of Accounting. As result of the research, it can conclude that the evolution process of the terminology which is studied presents a structural logical problem, because the impossibility of the construction of a theoretical framework, having as bases the principle terminology. The impossibility occurred in function of the reach attributed to the term, which made a difficult in its application in the elaboration of the accountancy procedures

Nodulação e atividade da nitrato redutase em função da aplicação de molibdênio em soja

Among the nutrients that are essential for the biological nitrogen fixation by soybean plants, molybdenum stands out for being a cofactor of the nitrate reductase, affecting enzymatic activity and, consequently, the nodulation process. The research had as objective to evaluate the effects of molybdenum application on soybean nodulation and nitrate reductase activity. The experiment was conduced in greenhouse, sowing soybean in 12 L pots, with two plants per plot. The treatments consisted of two application via (with the seeds and leaf dressing) and two molybdenum doses (12 and 24 g ha(-1) with the seeds; 30 and 60 g ha(-1) leaf dressing) in ammonium molybdate form, plus the control. The number and dry mass of nodules and nitrogen content in soybean leaves were evaluated. Samples of leaves for the evaluation of nitrate reductase activity were taken at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. It was concluded that soybean nodulation is affected by Mo dose and application via, resulting in higher number and weight of nodules when it is applied with the seeds. The enzymatic activity of the nitrate reductase is influenced by Mo fertilization and it is higher for leaf dressing with the double of the recommended dose.

Influência de formas do relevo em atributos físicos de um latossolo sob cultivo de cana-de-açúcar

Os atributos físicos do solo variam em função das formas do relevo e sofrem influência da mineralogia da fração argila e do manejo da cultura de cana-de-açúcar, podendo interferir no processo de compactação do solo. Este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o estado dos atributos físicos em diferentes formas do relevo em um Latossolo Vermelho eutroférrico argiloso sob cultivo de cana-de-açúcar. A área apresenta duas formas de relevo: uma côncava, que ocorre nas posições mais elevadas, e uma linear, constituída pelos segmentos ombro, escarpa, meia encosta e encosta inferior. As amostras de solo foram coletadas durante o ciclo da cultura, nas camadas de 0,00-0,15m, 0,15-0,30m e 0,30-0,45m, para determinação do teor de matéria orgânica e dos seguintes atributos físicos: densidade do solo, porosidade total, macroporosidade, microporosidade, resistência do solo à penetração e teor de água no solo. A mineralogia mais gibbsítica e o maior teor de matéria orgânica, encontrada na forma de relevo côncava e de segmento ombro, proporciona menores valores de densidade do solo, de resistência do solo à penetração e de microporosidade e maiores valores de macroporosidade e de porosidade total do que a mineralogia mais caulinítica, encontrada nos demais segmentos da forma linear.

Nest architecture of the leaf-cutting ant Acromyrmex rugosus rugosus

The prominent nests mounds of many ant species are one of the most obvious signs of their presence, yet the subterranean architecture of nests is often poorly known. The present work aimed to establish the external and internal structure of nests of a species of leaf-cutting ant, Acromyrmex rugosus rugosus, by either marking the interior of nests with talcum powder, or forming casts with cement. Twelve nests were excavated and surveyed, with eight being marked with talcum powder and four cast with cement. The external and internal structure of the nests was highly variable. The largest and smallest nests had mound areas of 9.89 m(2) and 0.01 m(2) respectively. The number of chambers found ranged from I to 26, with maximum dimensions of between 6 and 70 cm. Chambers were found close to the soil surface (6 cm) down to a maximum depth of 3.75 m. In addition to chambers containing fungus garden, some chambers were found to be empty, filled with soil or filled with waste, the first time this has been recorded in a species of Acromyrmex. The nests of A. rugosus rugosus appear to be unusually complex for the genus, containing a diversity of irregular chambers and tunnels.

IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING THE STRESS IN THE VALIDATION OF BIOLOGICAL RESULTS

The stress syndrome includes ample phenomena, characterized by complex neuroendocrinological alterations. Such alterations, in the long run, give rise to important modifications in reply of different organs and tissues to diverse agonists, specially sympathicommentic. These alterations, at least partially, are part of an ''adjustment mechanism'' of the tissues. Thus this possibility of obtaining altered responses in function of stress leads to the need of special care in the prevention and control of stressogenic stimuli in the process of research. Taking cave of preventing stressogenic stimuli, it becomes possible to determine a profile of trustworthy replies, considered as standard From such reply standards, toe can know more clearly what is a ''normal'' response or what is a response ''altered'' by some factor, specially stress.

Epístola a Os Fofos: artes cênicas, espiritualidade e ciência na 'Festança' Terra de Santo de Os Fofos Encenam

Pós-graduação em Artes - IA

Viagem ao sono: relações de tradicionalidade e consumo na Praia do Sono - Parati (RJ)

Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais - FFC

As marcas de uma escola apontadas pelos membros de uma comunidade no Orkut

Pós-graduação em Educação - IBRC

Corpo, escola e processos de subjetivação: a educação física no programa São Paulo faz escola

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Os (Im)pactos da progressão continuada na voz dos professores de língua portuguesa

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Tribos de adolescentes em situação de medida sócioeducativa: um estudo analítico-descritivo (2006-2007)

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

A história da ciência e as concepções alternativas de estudantes como subsídios para o planejamento de um curso sobre atração gravitacional

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Professores aposentados: quais os motivos para o seu retorno à docência?

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Informação e segurança pública: modelo de banco de dados para a gestão de informações em Moçambique

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)