Escola, democracia e autonomia: uma análise das políticas e práticas no cotidiano escolar

Tese de Doutoramento em Ciências da Educação - Especialidade em Política Educativa

Implementação de um novo processo produtivo adequado à introdução faseada de múltiplos produtos

Dissertação de mestrado integrado em Engenharia e Gestão Industrial

Evaluation of temperature influence on embedded kinematic system

Dissertação de mestrado integrado em Engenharia Mecânica

A 3D computer assisted Orthopedic Surgery Planning approach based on planar radiography

Dissertação de mestrado integrado em Engenharia Biomédica (área de especialização em Informática Médica)

The Brugada syndrome. Outcome of one case

The Brugada syndrome is a rare condition, and due to its mutating manner of presentation it may be difficult to diagnose. We report one case and discuss the diagnostic aspects and the clinical outcome of one patient with characteristic findings of this syndrome. These findings are especially defined by J-ST elevation in the right leads of serial electrocardiographic records, wide oscillations of J points and ST segments during 24-hour Holter monitoring, and nocturnal sudden death. We stress the importance of the Holter monitor findings for diagnostic complementation. Through this method it is possible to establish a correlation between vigil activities and sleep and the variability of the degree of impairment in ventricular repolarization.

Pure elastic contact force models

"Series: Solid mechanics and its applications, vol. 226"

Valuations, intersections et fonctions de Belyi

We present in this article several possibilities to approach the height of an algebraic curve defined over a number field : as an intersection number via the Arakelov theory, as a limit point of the heights of its algebraic points and, finally, using the minimal degree of Belyi functions.

Multifractal portrayal of the Swiss population

Fractal geometry is a fundamental approach for describing the complex irregularities of the spatial structure of point patterns. The present research characterizes the spatial structure of the Swiss population distribution in the three Swiss geographical regions (Alps, Plateau and Jura) and at the entire country level. These analyses were carried out using fractal and multifractal measures for point patterns, which enabled the estimation of the spatial degree of clustering of a distribution at different scales. The Swiss population dataset is presented on a grid of points and thus it can be modelled as a "point process" where each point is characterized by its spatial location (geometrical support) and a number of inhabitants (measured variable). The fractal characterization was performed by means of the box-counting dimension and the multifractal analysis was conducted through the Renyi's generalized dimensions and the multifractal spectrum. Results showed that the four population patterns are all multifractals and present different clustering behaviours. Applying multifractal and fractal methods at different geographical regions and at different scales allowed us to quantify and describe the dissimilarities between the four structures and their underlying processes. This paper is the first Swiss geodemographic study applying multifractal methods using high resolution data.

Procesamiento de imágenes biológicas

Este proyecto se ha desarrollado a petición del CSIC. El proyecto consiste en crear una aplicación que automatice la localización y obtención de la intensidad de unos puntos luminosos en las células que aparecen en el vídeo. También se desea identificar en qué estadio celular se encuentran las células y si los puntos hallados están en la zona del septim ring. Para ello, se ha hecho un estudio y probado dos métodos para la localización de los puntos y se ha realizado un filtro mediante Adaboost para la localización de las células. También se ha realizado una interfaz gráfica para el usuario final.

Determinació de la deposició atmosfèrica de metalls pesants a les Muntanyes de Prades (Tarragona) a partir dels bioindicadors Xanthoria parietina i Hypnum cupressiforme

En aquest estudi s’ha determinat la deposició atmosfèrica de metalls pesants a partir dels bioindicadors Xanthoria parietina (liquen) i Hypnum cupressiforme (molsa), en 16 punts de mostreig repartits per la zona on s’ubicarà el futur parc natural de les Muntanyes de Prades (Tarragona). A partir de la comparació de les concentracions obtingudes en aquest treball amb les d’altres estudis de plantejament equiparable, es va comprovar que la majoria de valors de concentració dels metalls eren similars als d’altres zones geogràfiques estudiades, a excepció del crom i el níquel, que presentaven valors clarament més elevats. A partir de proves estadístiques (ANOVA, regressions múltiples) es va determinar que existien diferències significatives entre les concentracions de metalls dels diferents punts de mostreig. També es van detectar correlacions significatives entre les concentracions dels punts de mostreig i la distància d’aquests respecte els focus potencials de contaminació que s’havien considerat prèviament. Amb les dades obtingudes a partir un petit anàlisi de la riquesa liquènica dels punts de mostreig, es va disposar d’informació extra per poder avaluar les fonts i el patró de distribució d’aquests contaminants.

Itinerari d'educació ambiental i sensorial de Sant Pere del Burgal

El Parc Natural de l’Alt Pirineu (PNAP) va ser creat l’any 2003. Actualment, el parc està desenvolupant una xarxa d’itineraris d’Educació Ambiental (EA). L’Ecomuseu de la Vall d’Àneu (EVA) ofereix rutes guiades al sender del Monestir de Sant Pere del Burgal, ja senyalitzat i equipat pel PNAP, en estar inscrit al seu àmbit territorial. Es tracta d’un sender de fàcil accés i recorregut, molt ample al primer tram tot oferint una gran varietat d’aspectes d’interès. L’objectiu principal del present projecte és plantejar un itinerari d’EA sensorial adaptat als col·lectius amb mobilitat reduïda i persones invidents. Amb aquesta finalitat es desenvolupen continguts i materials didàctics i es determinen les accions que els articularan. En un primer moment s'ha analitzat la viabilitat de l’itinerari aplicant el protocol de valoració dissenyat pel grup Edukamb. La puntuació obtinguda és de 74 punts sobre 100, corroborant la idoneïtat del seu recorregut pels visitants. En el disseny de l’itinerari, s’han determinat els elements i processos d’interès a l’entorn, s’han proposat quatre parades sensorials i una pasarel·la de fusta al primer tram i quatre parades de component antropològica i la instal·lació d’una corda perimetral al segon tram. Finalment també, la instal·lació de maquetes tridimensionals tàctils, una descriptiva dels aspectes i les parades de l’itinerari a l’inici del camí i una arquitectònica de l’entorn del monestir en arrivar al mateix. S’han proposat millores en la senyalització present, alternatives i complements al material pedagògic considerat al projecte i el disseny de protocols de valoració per itineraris adaptats a tot tipus de col·lectius.

Quality of life: a potentially useful measure to indicate subclinical flares in Crohn disease.

Background:  While quality of life (QoL) is a well-recognised outcome measure of Crohn disease (CD) activity, its influence on other outcome measures, including exacerbation of CD is poorly understood. If QoL measures were to be associated with intestinal inflammatory activity, they might be useful for early detection of subclinical flares. Aims:  We hypothesised that low QoL might be associated with subsequent CD flares. Methods:  A cohort of 318 adult CD patients was observed for 1 year after assessment of baseline characteristics. Data were collected in Swiss university hospitals, regional hospitals and private practices. At inclusion, patients completed the Inflammatory Bowel Disease QoL Questionnaire (gastrointestinal QoL; range: 32 to 224 points) and the Short Form-36 Health Survey (general QoL; range: 35 to 145 points). During follow up, flares were recorded. Binary logistic regression was performed to estimate the relation between QoL and the odds of subsequent flares. Results:  A twofold decrease in the odds of flares (99% CI: 1.1; 4.0) per standard deviation of gastrointestinal QoL and a threefold decrease (99% CI: 1.5; 6.2) per standard deviation of general QoL were observed. Conclusions:  The close association between QoL and subsequent flares suggests that QoL measures might be useful in detecting upcoming flares before they become clinically apparent.

On rigid analytic uniformizations of Jacobians of Shimura curves

The main goal of this article is to give an explicit rigid analytic uniformization of the maximal toric quotient of the Jacobian of a Shimura curve over Q at a prime dividing exactly the level. This result can be viewed as complementary to the classical theorem of Cerednik and Drinfeld which provides rigid analytic uniformizations at primes dividing the discriminant. As a corollary, we offer a proof of a conjecture formulated by M. Greenberg in hispaper on Stark-Heegner points and quaternionic Shimura curves, thus making Greenberg's construction of local points on elliptic curves over Q unconditional.

Monoclonal antibodies for the identification of New World Leishmania species

Monoclonal antibodies specific for selected species complexes of Leishmania have been employed for the characterization of several representative strains of Leishmania isolated from different hosts and localities in the Americas. In the past 15 years, data have been accumulated concerning (i) the specificities of a number of these monoclonal antibodies and (ii) the antigenic variation (level of the expressed antigenic determinants) occurring among New World Leishmania species or strain variants as recognized by the monoclonal antibodies. This report is an attempt to summarize in brief the data accumulated to date on these points and to indicate the directions for future applications of these specific monoclonal antibodies for identification of leishmanial isolates.

An interactive perspective of health education for the tropical disease control: the schistosomiasis case

Some municipalities in Brazil have been requesting orientation for the implementation of health education programs related to the control of schistosomiasis. This demand was based on experiences in the development of health education researches, strategies and materials for school-age children, involving the communities and secretaries of health and education. Motivated by this request and the recently implemented plan of health services (Unified Health System - Sistema Único de Saúde - SUS) that gives autonomy to the municipalities to utilize health resources and services in Brazil, this paper presents an interactive perspective of planning health education research and programs. The purpose of this perspective is to stimulate a reflection on the needs and actions of institutions and people involved in health education research and/or programs to obtain sustainability, commitment and effectiveness - not only in the control of schistosomiasis, but also in the improvement of environmental conditions, quality of life and personal health. This perspective comprises interaction among three levels related to health education programs: the decision level, the executive level and the beneficiary level. The needs and lines of action at each of these levels are discussed, as well as the ways in which they can interact with each other. This proposal may lead to useful interactive ways of planing, organizing, executing and evaluating health education research and/or program, not only towards the prevention and control of the disease at stake, but also to promote health in general.