Resposta tecidual ao implante ósseo xenógeno inorgânico variando-se o método de esterilização: avaliação histomorfológica e histomorfométrica

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

O impressionismo literário em Crônica da Casa Assassinada

Pós-graduação em Letras - IBILCE

Estudo de pluma de contaminação por combustível com o método GPR e desenvolvimento de simulador geofísico para fins educativos

Este trabalho consistiu na investigação geofísica da possível contaminação de um posto de combustíveis em Belém-PA, bem como no desenvolvimento de um simulador geofísico para fins educativos. A investigação consistiu no levantamento de 13 perfis com o método geofísico eletromagnético Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Os radargramas obtidos, conjuntamente com os dados pré-existentes de sondagens mecânicas, Volatile Organics Compounds (VOC) e Benzeno-Tolueno-Etil-benzeno-Xileno (BTEX), permitiram identificar zonas de baixa reflexão do sinal eletromagnético (zonas atenuadas) em áreas com predominância de areia, o que indicaria contaminação. Como as medidas de GPR foram repetidas no período chuvoso, foi possível observar a redução da atenuação em perfil rico em areia, indicando a lixiviação dos ácidos graxos oriundos da biodegradação dos hidrocarbonetos, bem como o aumento da atenuação provocada pela argila, devido a sua elevada porosidade, e também, possivelmente, pelo aumento da biodegradação dos hidrocarbonetos que ficam retidos na argila. Este resultado constitui o primeiro caso inserido no simulador geofísico, experimento que permite mostrar o uso de diferentes métodos geofísicos. O simulador possui duas telas computacionais, a debaixo para simulação do modelo de subsuperfície escolhido e, a tela de cima, para representação da resposta geofísica obtida com o auxílio de uma unidade ótica que percorre o perfil representado na tela debaixo. Trata-se de uma modelagem analógica com recursos computacionais ainda não reportada na literatura, que permitirá mostrar diversos casos investigados constantes em dissertações e teses. O simulador poderá ser deslocado para empresas, universidades e secretarias, que fazem ou podem fazer uso da Geofísica, além de praças, escolas, etc., contribuindo de forma incisiva para a difusão da Geofísica como ferramenta na gestão de áreas contaminadas bem como para chamar a atenção da população para diferentes tipos de problemas, de modo a instruí-la sobre os mesmos.

Redução de mercúrio iônico por substâncias húmicas aquáticas

Pós-graduação em Química - IQ

Produção in vitro de embriões bovinos cultivados em duas atmosferas gasosas utilizando diferentes sistemas de tamponamento

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Hábito alimentar e morfologia do aparelho digestivo de espécies de Carabidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) associados a plantas herbáceas e ao algodoeiro colorido

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Entomologia Agrícola) - FCAV

Effect of tank colour on larval performance of the Amazon River prawn Macrobrachium amazonicum

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Determination of tetramethylthiuram disulfide (thiram) for residual analysis in food using spectrophotometry coupled with a solid-phase reactor (SPR) in a flow system

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

Effects of cotton cultivars differing in gossypol content on the quality of Aphis gossypii as prey for two species of Coccinellidae

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

Subsídios para elaboração de plano municipal de gestão de resíduos sólidos orgânicos para o município de Rio Claro-SP

The research aims to propose grants for development of Municipal Plan for the Management of Organic Solid Waste generated in the municipality of Rio Claro. The research universe was composed of organic waste generators establishments (markets and grocers). From the registry of commercial establishments provided by the municipal government were identified who presented this typology, which totaled 38 establishments. In this universe the interview was conducted in 15 establishments obtained by directed sampling based on the characteristics of size, type and location. The data collected were the amount generated, disposal of waste, waste separation, collection frequency, reasons for the disposal of waste, frequency of purchase of products. From the data obtained in the field, we estimated the total generation of organic waste in this segment for the municipality. Then, the estimated costs for implementation and operation of a composting center, a way to subsidize the implementation of the management plan was carried out. We opted for the aerobic composting process by the simplicity of operation and because it is a technique already known. The average waste generation was established by tracks (size) with: stores up to 4 boxes (classified as small) generate on average 1511 kg / month, 40% of organic waste, the 5-9 boxes (small/midsize) generate on average 4338 kg / month, 35% organic and the 10 to 19 boxes (midsize) generate on average 7647 kg / month with 32% organic. In total establishments generate 105 t/ month of waste, with 35t / month of organics. 94% of establishments are in font segregation of waste into recyclable, organic and waste, indicating that the proposed management of organic waste is amenable to application without many changes in existing routine in stores. Recyclables are sent for recycling through selective collection held by the cooperative, while the organics are destined for the landfill and feed. The results indicate...

Um estudo sobre aspectos da gestão dos resíduos sólidos no município de Ribeirão Preto (SP)

Since the beginning of it’s existence the humankind coexists with the production of waste, both organics and inorganics. Over the years the world population is raising, and consequently the different kinds of waste, causing significant problems not only for the public authorities, but also for the population, not only those related with its final or temporary destination but also with its crescent production. Considering it, the cities are not able to handle there volumes, and its landfills and dumps are working over their capacities, leading to a serie of environmental problems due to the lost of environmental quality and the natural and social vulnerabilities arising. This paper plans to working over visits, photographic registration and a review on the theme literature, study the perception and valuation of the landscape on the Ribeirão Preto landfill, São Paulo state (SP), that today is disabled but still an area of risk and environmental vulnerability, well as the perception of environmental quality in the surrounding population

Área de vida e biologia reprodutiva da maria-da-restinga (Phylloscartes kronei) (Aves, Tyrannidae)

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

Characterization and thermal study of organic extracts of urban solid waste

The urban residues put in landfill of the city of Sa˜o Carlos-SP, Brazil, in 2004 represent 58.7 % of decomposed organic material. The aim of this research was to characterize samples of urban solid waste and its organic extracts targeting the use of this residue without damaging the environment. The curves were obtained in a nitrogen atmosphere, a heating rate of 20 C min-1 , the temperature of 30–600 C. In the original sample after humidity loss, an event occured concerning the water constitution in the TG curve with an endothermic peak in the DTA curve. There was a presence of inorganic residue in the ashes. The organic matter present in the USR sample disposed in the landfill is constituted by several polarity, organics compounds from the degradation of lignin, cellulose, lipids, and other materials which thermal stabilities are distinct. The hexane extract features in its constitution two fatty acids, stearic and triacontano´ic, which are nonpolar compounds originating from bacteria present in the residue. The acids groups in extract hexane also were evidenced by X-ray diffraction and FTIR.

Variable assessment of wing colouration in aerial contests of the red-winged damselfly Mnesarete pudica (Zygoptera, Calopterygidae)

Wing pigmentation is a trait that predicts the outcome of male contests in some damselflies. Thus, it is reasonable to suppose that males would have the ability to assess wing pigmentation and adjust investment in a fight according to the costs that the rival may potentially impose. Males of the damselfly Mnesarete pudica exhibit red-coloured wings and complex courtship behaviour and engage in striking male– male fights. In this study, we investigated male assessment behaviour during aerial contests. Theory suggests that the relationship between male resource-holding potential (RHP) and contest duration describes the kind of assessment adopted by males: self-assessment, opponent-only assessment or mutual assessment. A recent theory also suggests that weak and strong males exhibit variations in the assessment strategies adopted. We estimated male RHP through male body size and wing colouration (i.e. pigmentation, wing reflectance spectra and transmission spectra) and studied the relationship between male RHP and contest duration from videodocumented behavioural observations of naturally occurring individual contests in the field. The results showed that males with more opaque wings and larger red spots were more likely to win contests. The relationships between RHP and contest durations partly supported the self-assessment and the mutual assessment models. We then experimentally augmented the pigmented area of the wings, in order to evaluate whether strong and weak males assess rivals’ RHP through wing pigmentation. Our experimental manipulation, however, clearly demonstrated that strong males assess rivals’ wing pigmentation. We finally suggest that there is a variation in the assessment strategy adopted by males

Aplicação do método Phitoscreening para determinação de hidrocarbonetos clorados no município de Porto Feliz - SP

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)