The Portugal coastal counter current off NW Spain: new insights on its biogeochemical variability

Time series of wind-stress data, AVHRR and SeaWiFS satellite images, and in situ data from seven cruises are used to assemble a coherent picture of the hydrographic variability of the seas off the Northwest Iberian Peninsula from the onset (September-October) to the cessation (February-May) of the Portugal coastal counter current (PCCC). During this period the chemistry and the biology of the shelf, slope and ocean waters between 40degrees and 43degreesN have previously been undersampled. Novel information extracted from these observations relate to:

EURODIAB childhood type 1 diabetes incidence registers - results from the first 20 years. Oral presentation at the 47th EASD Annual Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal.

Background and aims: In 1989 a number of registers in Europe began recording new cases of type 1 diabetes diagnosed in children aged under 15 years using a common protocol. Trends in incidence rate during the 20 year period 1989-2008 are described.
Materials and methods: All registers operate in geographically defined regions and are based on a clinical diagnosis. When possible, completeness of registration in each register is assessed using capture-recapture methodology by identifying primary and secondary sources of ascertainment. The completeness estimate is obtained by identifying the numbers of cases identified by the primary source only, by the secondary source only and by both the primary and the secondary sources.
Results: Other registers have joined the Group since 1989, and 21 registers in 15 countries continue to submit registration data. In the first five years (1989-93) incidence rates varied from 3.2 per 100,000 in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to 25.8 per 100,000 in the Stockholm area of Sweden. In the last five years (2004-2008) these same two registers again had the lowest and highest incidence, but rates had increased to 5.8 per 100,000 and 36.6 per 100,000, respectively. During the 20 year period all but two of the 21 registers showed statistically significant rates of increase (median rate of increase 4% per annum), and similar figures were obtained when this median rate of increase was estimated for the first half of the period (1989-98) and for the second half (1999-2008) . However, rates of increase differed significantly between the first half and the second half of the period for eight of the 17 registers with adequate coverage of both periods; four registers showing significantly higher rates of increase in the first half and four significantly higher rates in the second half.
Conclusion: The childhood type 1 diabetes incidence rate continues to rise across Europe by approximately 4% per annum, but the increase within a register is not necessarily uniform with periods of less rapid and more rapid increase in incidence occurring in some registers. This pattern of change suggests that important risk exposures differ over time in different European countries. Further time trend analysis and comparison of the patterns in defined regions are warranted.

Dipping Wings:for flute (alto fl), clarinet (bass cot), tpt, vla, vcl, perc and live electronics

commissioned by Ballet Rambert for 60th Anniversary season, choreographer Mary Evelyn, designer Liz Emmanuel. World premiere: Theatre Royal York 03/06/86

Chemical composition and pharmacological activities of essential oils of Lavandula spp.

Lavandula spp. belong to the family Lamiatae and some species are often used in popular medicine and have been used for centuries in a large number of medical applications and in aromatherapy. Although similar ethnobotanical properties of Lavandula spp., its essential oils, general chemical composition and therapeutic applications differ from different species. Lavandula stoechas L. subsps. luisieri (Rozeira) Rozeira and L. viridis L’Hér are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, widespread in the South of Portugal, namely in Southern Alentejo and Algarve. The aim of our study was evaluate the chemical composition and toxicological and pharmacological activities of leaves essential oils of spontaneous plants of L. stoechas L. subsps. luisieri (Alentejo) and L. viridis (Algarve). The essential oils of these wild plants, collected in spring, were obtained by hydrodistillation in a Clevenger-type apparatus and its chemical composition was evaluated by GC/FID. The acute toxicity of essential oils was evaluated "in vitro" using brine shrimp (LC50) and "in vivo" using Swiss mice (DL50). The analgesic and anti-inflammatory pharmacological properties of L. stoechas subsp. luisieri essential oil were evaluated in mouse or rats by the Amour-Smith and carrageen-induced paw edema tests, respectively. Results showed important differences in chemical composition of essential oils from two species analyzed either to diversity and proportion of its constituents. The essentials oils showed citotoxicity against Artemia salina and a DL50 higher than 2000 mg/kg for mice. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of essential oils were exhibit for the doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS OF LAVANDULA SPP.

Lavenders belong to the family Labiatae and represent some of the most popular medicinal plants of great economic importance. Their essential oils are important for the perfume, cosmetic, flavouring and pharmaceutical industries. However, despite its popularity, and the long tradition of use, biological properties of the various Lavandula species are not yet been well sustained by scientific or clinical studies and some available data being inconclusive and controversial [1]. Although Lavandula spp. have similar ethnobotanical properties, however, chemical composition and therapeutic uses differ from different species and main composition of essential oils showed differences with species and with the region were they grow [1,2,3]. L. stoechas L. subsps. luisieri (Rozeira) Rozeira. L. pedunculata (Mill.) Cav. and L. viridis L’Hér are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, widespread in the South of Portugal, namely in Alentejo and Algarve. In our work, essential oils from the stems or leaves from wild grown plants of L. luisieri (Alentejo), L. pedunculata (Alentejo) and L. viridis (Algarve), were extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC-FID. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by solid diffusion disk assay and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) against pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and food spoilage fungi.

A Escola da vida: reconhecimento e validação dos adquiridos experienciais em Portugal. Fragmentos de uma década (2000-2010)

Este livro assume-se como um contributo para o conhecimento do dispositivo de Reconhecimento e Validação dos Adquiridos Experienciais que, em Portugal se denominou Processo de RVCC (Reconhecimento Validação e Certificação de Competências)

Ensinar e Aprender LGP: Reflexões em Torno de uma Experiência de Ensino-Aprendizagem 'Diferente'

Os cursos de Língua Gestual Portuguesa (LGP) destinam-se não apenas a surdos, mas também a ouvintes, nomeadamente, professores, educadores e outros técnicos que trabalham com a problemática, familiares e amigos de pessoas surdas ou quaisquer outras pessoas interessadas na aprendizagem da LGP. A partir de uma experiência de formação concreta – o curso de LGP/nível I (ASE, 2006/07) – constitui objectivo deste texto reflectir sobre um processo de ensino-aprendizagem que faz do seu espaço o momento de silenciar a voz, tirar as mãos dos bolsos e deixar 'falar' as mãos. Depois de uma breve introdução à LGP, e de uma incursão exploratória sobre o ensino de LGP a ouvintes, traçamos, no final, um 'retrato impressionista' construído a partir de várias notas soltas e que, organizadas tematicamente quanto aos protagonistas, contexto, conteúdos, recursos e avaliação, permitem-nos rotular como 'diferente' esta experiência de ensino-aprendizagem.

Contributos para a história do grupo dos profissionais de educação de infância em Portugal

Partindo da análise de algumas das questões subjacentes à história da educação de infância em Portugal, neste artigo é analisado o processo de profissionalização da/os educadora/es de infância. Nesta análise destaca-se o papel da formação, como factor determinante da história deste grupo profissional, sendo apresentadas as principais etapas desta história. Por fim é feita uma reflexão final sobre a relação entre formação e desenvolvimento profissional. - Starting from the analysis of some of the issues underlying the history of preschool education in Portugal, this article analyzes the process of kindergarten teachers' training. This analysis stresses the key-role of training in this professional group history and presents the main steps of this history. Finally, some final considerations are made about the relation between training and professional development.

Tratamento fiscal de imparidades em ativos fixos tangíveis:uma comparação entre Portugal, Espanha e Reino Unido

Dissertação, Mestrado, Contabilidade e Finanças, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Escola Superior de Gestão e Tecnologia, 2013

A medicina tradicional chinesa em Portugal:estudo de atitudes, hábitos e comportamentos dos não utilizadores

Dissertação, Mestrado, Marketing, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Escola Superior de Gestão e Tecnologia, 2014