Combination of CDF and D0 measurements of the W boson helicity in top quark decays

We report the combination of recent measurements of the helicity of the W boson from top quark decay by the CDF and D0 collaborations, based on data samples corresponding to integrated luminosities of 2.7-5.4fb -1 of pp̄ collisions collected during Run II of the Fermilab Tevatron collider. Combining measurements that simultaneously determine the fractions of W bosons with longitudinal (f 0) and right-handed (f +) helicities, we find f 0=0.722±0.081[±0.062(stat)±0.052(syst)] and f +=-0.033±0.046[±0.034(stat)±0.031(syst)]. Combining measurements where one of the helicity fractions is fixed to the value expected in the standard model, we find f 0=0.682±0. 057[±0.035(stat)±0.046(syst)] for fixed f + and f +=-0.015±0.035[±0.018(stat)±0.030(syst)] for fixed f 0. The results are consistent with standard model expectations. © 2012 American Physical Society.

Measurement of the Λb0 lifetime in the exclusive decay Λb0→J/ψΛ0 in pp̄ collisions at √s=1.96TeV

We measure the Λb0 lifetime in the fully reconstructed decay Λb0→J/ψΛ0 using 10.4fb -1 of pp̄ collisions collected with the D0 detector at √s=1.96TeV. The lifetime of the topologically similar decay channel B0→J/ψKS0 is also measured. We obtain τ(Λb0)=1.303±0.075(stat)±0.035(syst)ps and τ(B0)=1.508±0.025(stat)±0.043(syst)ps. Using these measurements, we determine the lifetime ratio of τ(Λb0)/τ(B0)=0. 864±0.052(stat)±0.033(syst). © 2012 American Physical Society.

Ocorrência de anticorpos contra Leishmania spp., Neospora caninum e Toxoplasma gondii em soros de cães atendidos no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Estadual de Londrina-Pr

The aim of this study was to detect the presence of IgG antibodies anti-Leishmania spp., Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in dogs from a Veterinary Hospital from Universidade Estadual de Londrina. Blood samples from 112 animals were obtained by jugular venipuncture to obtain sera. The samples were tested by indirect immunofluorescence to detect antibodies anti-Leishmania spp., anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii. Thirteen (11.61%), 25 (22.32%), and 57 (50.89%) samples were positive for Leishmania spp., N. caninum, and T. gondii, respectively. The co-presence of anti-Leishmania spp. and N. caninum was observed in 6 (5.36%), anti-Leishmania spp. and anti-T. gondii in 8 (14.7%), and anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii in 18 (16.07%) samples. The co-presence of anti-Leishmania spp., anti-N. caninum and anti-T. gondii was observed in 5 (4.46%) dogs. There was a higher prevalence of Leishmania in Toxoplasma and Neospora positive animals, however, these results were not statistically significant (range p = 0.052 p = 0.06). The dogs have an important role in the epidemiological cycle of these diseases, which are important in animal and public health. The northern state of Paraná is an endemic area for human cutaneous leishmaniasis, therefore, studies should be conducted to uncover the real role of dogs as reservoirs of Leishmania to humans in the state.

Adapted Judo training on bone-variables in postmenopausal women in pharmacological treatment

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Alkali activated materials based on fluid catalytic cracking catalyst residue (FCC): Influence of SiO2/Na2O and H 2O/FCC ratio on mechanical strength and microstructure

Reuse of industrial and agricultural wastes as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete and mortar productions contribute to sustainable development. In this context, fluid catalytic cracking catalyst residue (spent FCC), a byproduct from the petroleum industry and petrol refineries, have been studied as SCM in blended Portland cement in the last years. Nevertheless, another environmental friendly alternative has been conducted in order to produce alternative binders with low CO2 emissions. The use of aluminosilicate materials in the production of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) is an ongoing research topic which can present low CO2 emissions associated. Hence, this paper studies some variables that can influence the production of AAM based on spent FCC. Specifically, the influence of SiO 2/Na2O molar ratio and the H2O/spent FCC mass ratio on the mechanical strength and microstructure are assessed. Some instrumental techniques, such as SEM, XRD, pH and electrical conductivity measurements, and MIP are performed in order to assess the microstructure of formed alkali-activated binder. Alkali activated mortars with compressive strength up to 80 MPa can be formed after curing for 3 days at 65°C. The research demonstrates the potential of spent FCC to produce alkali-activated cements and the importance of SiO2/Na2O molar ratio and the H2O/spent FCC mass ratio in optimising properties and microstructure. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Measurement of the λb 0 lifetime in pp collisions at √s=7 TeV

A measurement of the λb 0 lifetime using the decay λb 0-1, was recorded with the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider using triggers that selected dimuon events in the J/ψ mass region. The λb 0 lifetime is measured to be 1.503 ± 0.052 (stat.) ± 0.031 (syst.) ps. [Figure not available: see fulltext.] © 2013 Cern for the benefit of the CMS collaboration.

Crescimento e absorção de nutrientes pelo amarílis (Hippeastrum x hybridum Hort.)

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Vitrificação de embriões bovinos produzidos in vivo e in vitro após lipólise química

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

Produção do tomateiro (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) cultivado em diferentes recipientes e níveis de cálcio na solução nutritiva

Pós-graduação em Agronomia - FEIS

Genetic polymorphism and relationships among several swine populations of landrace, large white and duroc breeds

Para estudar o relacionamento genético entre as raças suínas Landrace, Large White e Duroc foram utilizados os dados sobre três polimorfismos protéicos, investigados em três amostras brasileiras e em 13 populações de outros países, incluindo uma população de Landrace Belga. O dendrograma, construído a partir da matriz dos coeficientes de distância genética, mostrou três grandes grupos reunidos por raça. Os agrupamentos de Landrace e os de Large White mostraram em média maior semelhança entre si (D = 0,203) do que entre eles e os de Duroc (D = 0,241). Nas três raças, as menores distâncias genéticas foram verificadas entre as populações brasileiras e as cubanas (Landrace: D = 0,060; Large White: D = 0,052; Duroc: D = 0,065), apesar de não haver relatos de trocas de animais entre estes dois países.

Ultrassonografia testicular, em machos bubalinos criados em regime extensivo no estado do Pará

O objetivo foi verificar pela ultrassonografia associada à biometria testicular como ferramenta na seleção de precocidade sexual em machos bubalinos. Foram usados 19 machos mestiços das raças Murrah e Mediterrâneo, com idades entre 11 a 59 meses, no período de 06 de maio a 18 de novembro de 2010. Os animais foram divididos em 12 faixas etárias: 8 animais de 12 a 19 meses; 3 animais de 20 a 29 meses; e 8 animais de 30 a 59 meses. Os animais foram mantidos em sistema extensivo, em área de várzea com pastagem de canarana (Eriochloa SP) sem mineralização. Os animais foram submetidos a exame clínico andrológico, com colheita de sêmen por massagem transretal das ampolas e análises físicas do ejaculado. Os exames ultrassonograficos foram realizados com o aparelho modelo Mindray DP-2200, com transdutor linear transretal 75L50EAV, multi-frequencial de 5,0/7,5/10,0 MHz. A ecodensidade testicular (ECOt) foi expressa em quantidade de pixels/área, utilizando o Programa Image J. Foram coletadas amostras sanguíneas para aferição dos níveis de testosterona. A análise estatística foi feita utilizando-se o programa estatístico SAS 1999. Os resultados da circunferência escrotal mostram médias e desvios padrão mínimo e máximo de 12.88±0.51cm para animais de 12 e 13 meses e de 28.38±0.38cm nos machos com idade maior ou igual a 60 meses, respectivamente. As medidas de volume testicular apresentaram valores mínimo e máximo de 30.28±17.37cm³ em animais de 12 e 13 meses e de 534.25±25.36 cm³ nos animais maiores ou iguais a 60 meses, respectivamente. As médias e desvio padrão da concentração espermática mínima e máxima encontrada foram de 5.5± 3.5(x 10⁶ /mm³) para os animais de 16 e 17 meses e de 51.41± 26.02 (x 10⁶ /mm³) para os maiores ou iguais a 60 meses, respectivamente. Na motilidade espermática as porcentagens mínima e máxima obtidas foram de 10% para animais com 16 e 17 meses e de 80±5.77% para maiores ou iguais a 60 meses, respectivamente. Os defeitos espermáticos totais mínimos e máximos encontrados foram de 18.5 % nos animais de 16 e 17 meses e 3%. Nos maiores ou iguais a 60 meses, respectivamente. Os níveis de testosterona mínimos e máximos encontrados foram de 0.070±0.026 ng/ml para 12 e 13 meses e de 2.762± 0.457 ng/ml para os animais maiores ou iguais a 60 meses, respectivamente. A ecogenicidade para animais na faixa etária de 12 a 13 meses foi de 78.67±6.36 pixel, na faixa de 14 e 15 meses foi de 94.22±3.40 pixel, para os animais com idades de 16 e 17 meses foi de 88.16±3.95 pixel, nos animais entre 18 a 19 meses foi de 96.09±3.40 pixel, para os animais de 20 e 21 meses foi de 103.12±3.86 pixel, para 22 e 23 meses foi de 98.4±5.87 pixel, para a idade de 24 aos 29 meses foi de 114.05±2.42 pixel, na faixa etária de 30 aos 35 meses foi de 109.24±3.13 pixel, para animais de 36 aos 41meses foi de 98.67±3.05 pixel, entre 42 a 47 meses a média foi 99.33±2.01 pixel, entre 48 a 59 meses foi de 96.17±1.90 pixel e nos animais maiores ou iguais a 60 meses de idade foi de 90.13±1.77 pixel. Concluímos, assim, que a ultrassonografia, pela interpretação da ecogenicidade, associada ao exame clinico andrológico, é uma ferramenta que pode ser usada na seleção de precocidade e avaliação de fertilidade de machos bubalinos.

Relação entre a precipitação anual e o incremento em volume de árvores amostradas em plantações de Pinus taeda

This work was based on a complete tree stem analysis to assess the growth behavior and current annual volume increment (CAI) of four individuals of Pinus taeda sampled in populations located in the 'Avare II' State Forest and 'Itapeva' Experimental Station, State of São Paulo. The relationship between the rainfall time series and CAI index was examined by means of cross-correlation coefficients. The convergence coefficients (GL) between the series were calculated. In the individuals that showed a statistical significance in the cross-correlation between the time series, the previous year's rainfall significantly affected the current annual volume increment in the year under consideration. The GL values between the series were higher in 'Itapeva'. Since the two sites showed no significant difference in rainfall distribution, the difference was attributed to the soil texture at 40-60 cm - medium in 'Avare' and clayey in 'Itapeva', so the CAI of the 'Itapeva' plantation reflects the higher availability of water.

Rapid preparation of alpha-FeOOH and alpha-Fe2O3 nanostructures by microwave heating and their application in electrochemical sensors

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Er3+-doped Y2O3 obtained by polymeric precursor: Synthesis, structure and upconversion emission properties

The relentless pursuit for materials containing rare earth ions with photoluminescent properties has led to several studies with applications in the development of new technologies. The main focus of this work is the preparation of Er3+-doped polycrystalline Y2O3 with photoluminescent properties using PEG as an organic precursor and heat-treated at different temperatures. The methodology used in this synthesis is highly attractive due to its high feasibility for improved technology and low cost for preparing materials. The behavior of the viscous resin has been evaluated and the final compounds exhibited the formation of a cubic polycrystalline phase, which is able to support variations in Er3+ doping concentrations up to 10 mol%, without significant changes in the polycrystalline parameters. The values of the nanocrystallite size calculated by Scherrer's equation showed direct dependence on the heat-treatment temperature as well as the Er3+ concentration. Intense emission in the visible region under excitation at 980 nm was attributed to an upconversion phenomenon assigned to the intraconfigurational f-f transitions of Er3+ ions. The upconversion mechanism was investigated and it was demonstrated that the higher intense emission in the red region in comparison to the emission in the green region is related to the crystallite size. The studies about the intensity showed the dependence of upconversion emission of power source, indicating that two-photon are responsible for the green and red photoluminescence. These polycrystalline materials exhibit properties that make them promising for use in solar energy systems, C-telecom band or solid-state laser devices. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.