La circulación del darwinismo en el Ecuador (1870-1874) (Debates)

En 1871, el jesuita alemán Theodor Wolf comenzó a difundir el darwinismo en el Ecuador a través de las clases de geología y paleontología que impartía en la Escuela Politécnica. Expuso una posición conciliadora del evolucionismo con el catolicismo, en el contexto de un Estado que promovía la cohesión y la identidad nacional a través de la moral católica y las ciencias como vehículo para el progreso. En este estudio se discuten algunos apuntes que atribuyeron estas enseñanzas como la razón por la cual Wolf se separó de la Politécnica y de la Orden Jesuita en 1874, en el marco de una controversia mayor, en la cual el darwinismo fue determinante.

La Baronesa de Wilson en Hispanoamérica: metáforas y un proyecto de modernidad para la mujer republicana (1874-1890)

El presente trabajo analiza las obras de la viajera y escritora española Emilia Serrano (¿1834?-1922) -también conocida como baronesa de Wilson- acerca de América y las mujeres americanas. El método utilizado es la lingüística cognitiva de George Lakoff y de Mark Johnson que se basa en el análisis de las metáforas que el ser humano utiliza para comprenderse a sí mismo y a su entorno social. Se trata de una herramienta para descubrir las convenciones sociales según las cuales un grupo social comprende de un contexto histórico determinado comprende su entorno. El propósito es descubrir las concepciones bajo las cuales piensa la baronesa para describirse a sí misma y a sus congéneres americanas y para lograr insertar a las mujeres en ciertos resquicios del espacio público. El primer capítulo muestra como Serrano contradice a las metáforas que caracterizan a la mujer como un ser de segundo orden. El segundo analiza como Serrano aprovecha el imaginario alrededor de la modernidad católica para promover la importancia de la mujer en el ámbito republicano. Por último, en el tercer capítulo, se explica la estrategia de Serrano para negociar la participación de las mujeres en ciertas ocupaciones públicas sin contradecir la convención social hegemónica que define a la mujer como ángel del hogar doméstico.

La baronesa de Wilson y las metáforas sobre América y sus mujeres, 1874-1890

¿Qué le lleva a una baronesa española de finales del siglo XIX a recorrer sola, en barco, a pie y a lomo de mula, el continente americano desde Canadá hasta la Patagonia en un viaje de más de quince años, y a escribir libros enteros sobre Hispanoamérica y las mujeres hispanoamericanas? ¿Cómo acercarnos a las concepciones de Emilia Serrano (¿1834?- 1922), una viajera católica y de pensamiento conservador? ¿Cómo comprender que esta mujer se exprese en contra de la emancipación femenina por la que abogaban sus pares anglosajonas, al tiempo que apoye la educación de la mujer, su entrada en el mun do laboral y en el debate público? A través del análisis de las metáforas utilizadas por la baronesa de Wilson para describirse a sí misma, a las mujeres latinoamericanas, a las nuevas repúblicas, etc., esta investigación busca en tender las concepciones sociales implícitas en su pensamien to y las estrategias que utiliza para buscar nuevos espacios de expresión para la mujeres republicanas, sin romper con la corriente conservadora a la que se adhiere. Serra no aprovecha el imaginario alrededor de la modernidad católica para resaltar la importancia de la mujer en el ámbito republicano y negocia estratégicamente la participación de las mujeres en ciertas ocupaciones públicas, sin con tradecir la convención social hegemónica que define a la mujer como ángel del hogar doméstico, pero sí aprovechando su potencialidad.

Centennial variations in sunspot number, open solar flux and streamer belt width: 1. correction of the sunspot number record since 1874

We analyse the widely-used international/ Zürich sunspot number record, R, with a view to quantifying a suspected calibration discontinuity around 1945 (which has been termed the “Waldmeier discontinuity” [Svalgaard, 2011]). We compare R against the composite sunspot group data from the Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) network and the Solar Optical Observing Network (SOON), using both the number of sunspot groups, N{sub}G{\sub}, and the total area of the sunspots, A{sub}G{\sub}. In addition, we compare R with the recently developed interdiurnal variability geomagnetic indices IDV and IDV(1d). In all four cases, linearity of the relationship with R is not assumed and care is taken to ensure that the relationship of each with R is the same before and after the putative calibration change. It is shown the probability that a correction is not needed is of order 10{sup}−8{\sup} and that R is indeed too low before 1945. The optimum correction to R for values before 1945 is found to be 11.6%, 11.7%, 10.3% and 7.9% using A{sub}G{\sub}, N{sub)G{\sub}, IDV, and IDV(1d), respectively. The optimum value obtained by combining the sunspot group data is 11.6% with an uncertainty range 8.1-14.8% at the 2σ level. The geomagnetic indices provide an independent yet less stringent test but do give values that fall within the 2σ uncertainty band with optimum values are slightly lower than from the sunspot group data. The probability of the correction needed being as large as 20%, as advocated by Svalgaard [2011], is shown to be 1.6 × 10{sup}−5{\sup}.

Bathymetric distribution of the shrimp Rimapenaeus constrictus (Stimpson, 1874) (Decapoda, Penaeidae) in two locations off the southeastern Brazilian coast

The distribution of benthic organisms is directly or indirectly associated with the physical and chemical properties of the water and sediment. This study analysed the spatial and temporal distribution of Rimapenaeus constrictus in unconsolidated sublittoral sediments of two areas off the northern coast of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. We also analysed the association of environmental factors with the occurrence of this species. Shrimp were collected monthly from July 2001 to June 2003, with a fishing boat equipped with two double-rig nets, in the regions of Ubatuba (UBA) and Caraguatatuba (CA). The collections were made during the day, along five transects with mean depths of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 m. We obtained a total of 5478 individuals, 3403 (UBA = 2025 and CA = 1378) during the first year, and 2075 (UBA = 875 and CA = 1200) during the second year. Significant differences in abundance were observed in relation to depth, season of the year, and also in the interaction between region and depth. Higher abundances occurred in fall and winter, independently of the sampling year. The largest numbers of shrimp were caught on the 20-m transect in UBA and the 25-m transect in CA. It is concluded that the distribution pattern of this species is closely related to environmental factors, and the temperature of the bottom water and the sediment texture were the most significant variables affecting the distribution.

Memória de um tempo circular no território de Carlos Fuentes

Ao contrário da concepção linear do pensamento ocidental, o tempo mexicano, situado na tradição pré-hispânica, indica uma multiplicidade de tempos, possibilitando que variadas e distantes épocas sejam realidades presentes. Nesse enfoque, diferentes tempos da história mexicana incorporam a narrativa de Carlos Fuentes, onde é comum passado, presente e futuro estarem imbricados em circularidades que resgatam com a imaginação e a linguagem uma memória encoberta pelo discurso totalizador. Na sua obra, Carlos Fuentes percorre mitos, tempos e espaços através de uma escritura que traduz uma cultura mestiça construída por vertentes americanas e européias. No entrelaçamento da pluralidade dos mundos, descobre os acontecimentos do passado, introduzindo significações aos silêncios relegados à margem da história. Através das análises de “Las dos orillas” – conto do livro El naranjo; do romance La muerte de Artemio Cruz e de personagens que transitam nos contos de La frontera de cristal, são investigados três momentos da história mexicana: Conquista espanhola, Revolução mexicana e migrações da atualidade na fronteira. Desse modo, são exploradas possibilidades históricas disseminadas na produção de Carlos Fuentes

Uma reflexão sobre a utilização de museus como vetores de operções urbanas : os casos dos museus Iberê Camargo e Guggenheim-Bilbao

O universo das operações urbanas, e em última análise o permanente processo de RE construção das cidades, é o objeto do presente trabalho. Em especial, as ações que envolvem a utilização de museus como catalisadores ou vetores de transformação urbana. Para tanto, são analisados principalmente os casos dos museus Gugenheim, em Bilbao (Espanha), e Iberê Camargo, em Porto Alegre (RS). Utilizando uma experiência como contraponto da outra, observa-se que no caso da cidade espanhola o museu foi inserido como catalizador de uma operação urbana – o Projeto de Revitalização de Bilbao –, oposto do que ocorre em Porto Alegre, onde o museu é inserido na cidade sem maiores preocupações de promover ações de dinamização e transformação urbana. Complementando a análise, também serão descritos os casos de Fortaleza (CE) – Centro Cultural Dragão do Mar –, e do Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Guggenheim Rio. A abordagem, dentre as diversas possíveis, se apoia em três aspectos principais: em primeiro lugar, procura-se, por meio de revisão bibliográfica, estabelecer conceitos/nomes para os diferentes tipos operações urbanas, que via de regra iniciam-se com o prefixo RE; logo situar os museus, tanto por sua natureza, mas sobretudo, pela importância que assumiram como atratores de público e o impacto que causaram nos usos circundantes e na dinâmica de ocupação do solo urbano; por fim, como a ótica pretendida é o da cidade como bem público levantam-se as estratégias passíveis de utilização pelo Poder Público para promover o desenvolvimento urbano, recuperando os investimentos realizados com a captura de mais valias e rendas fundiárias urbanas.

Ecologia alimentar e reprodutiva da piaba-do-rabo-amarelo, Astyanax cf. lacustris (Reinhardt, 1874) (Osteichthyes: Characidae) na Lagoa do Piató, Assu, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil

The feeding habits and biological aspects of the reproductive cycle of two-spot astyanax, Astyanax cf. lacustris (Reinhardt, 1874) were investigated. Fish samples were captured on a monthly basis, using gillnets of 4 cm mesh size, from the Piató Lake, Assu, Rio Grande do Norte, during the period of September, 2006 to August, 2007. Physico-chemical parameters, such as, temperature, electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen of the lake were registered. The monthly values of rainfall also were obtained. The 360 individuals captured, were measured, weighed, dissected, and stomach weight and the stage of gonadal maturity were registered. The stomach contents analyses were carried out based on volumetric method, points, frequency of occurrence and applying the Index of Relative Importance. The degrees of repletion of the stomachs were determined besides the Index of Repletion relating to feeding activity variations and frequency of ingestion with limnological parameters and rainfall. The food items identified were separated into distinct groups according to their origin. Sex ratio and Gonadosomatic Relation of females were verified to determine the spawning period and fecundity. The physico-chemical parameters presented the following annual mean values: temperature = 28.8ºC, electrical conductivity = 992.5 µS.cm-1; dissolved oxygen = 4.9 mg.L-1 during the study period. The annual mean of the rainfall was 63.5 mm. The results indicate that this species present an omnivorous feeding habit with a tendency towards insectivory, with an increase in feeding activity during the dry season. The aquatic oxygen to interfere very importance in the feeding activity than the others factors physico-chemicals of water and rainfall. There was a predominance of females, with a sex proportion of 1M:7F. The macroscopic characteristics of the ovaries and testicles revealed four stages of gonadal development: immature, maturing, mature and spent. A temporal variation was observed for the gonadal development of males and females. There was reproductive activity through out the year, with peaks in the months of February, April and June to correspond with the rain of precipitation of the region. The mean fecundity was 7.681 mature oocytes, varying from 4.476 to 12.036, with mean of 7.681. There was positive relation between fecundity and body mass. Condition Factor is not an efficient indicator of the reproductive period of this species. The species A. cf. lacustris is an opportunist and is well adapted to the conditions of the semi-arid Caatinga Biome

Atuação e interação de stakeholders no processo de implantação do turismo: um estudo no município de Sitio Novo/RN

The present work is a study which deals about the stakeholder approach towards the issue of tourism development in a city of Rio Grande do Norte state: Sítio Novo. As a goal, we sought to understand the stakeholders action and interaction mechanisms in the implementation process and, consequently, tourism planning in the municipality. Regarding to the methodology, the study is characterized as an exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach, given the intention of trying to understand meanings and situational characteristics presented by the research subjects. The interview was the instrument used to collect information, and it was performed with 10 (ten) actors of tourism in the municipality, documents about tourism development (Proceedings of the Regional Council of Polo Agreste Trairi were analyzed Sítio Novo municipality incorporates the Polo, and the Strategic Plan for Tourism). The study shows that public actors are the majority in the destination, notes that there is a minimal involvement of civil society in actions for tourism in the municipality, highlights that representatives of the municipality participate effectively in meetings of the Regional Council of Tourism Polo Agreste Trairi, to discuss actions related to the development of the activity in the locality, and attests that local actors interviewed, mostly understand their functions regarding to tourism development, however, do not perform actions consistent with the role they have, which have as purpose the planning and development of tourism. For that matter, this paper concludes that the participation and coordination among the stakeholders of the municipality should be reconsidered in order to seek and/or propose alternatives that gather in a more adequate way the local actors, so that something more effective about the tourism development in the destination could be done

Bathymetric distribution of the shrimp Rimapenaeus constrictus (Stimpson, 1874) (Decapoda, Penaeidae) in two locations off the southeastern Brazilian coast

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Chromosomes of Crossopriza lyoni (Blackwall 1867), intraindividual numerical chromosome variation in Physocyclus globosus (Taczanowski 1874), and the distribution pattern of NORs (Araneomorphae, Haplogynae, Pholcidae)

Pholcidae (Haplogynae) encompasses 967 described species, of which only 14 have been cytogenetic analyzed. Several chromosomal features have already been described including presence of meta- and sub-metacentric chromosomes and sex determination chromosome system (SDCS) of the X, X1X2Y, and X1X2 types, which contrast with the telo- and acrocentric chromosomes and SDCS of the X1X2 type typical of entelegyne spiders. To obtain further cytogenetic information for the family, we examined two pholcid species, Crossopriza lyoni (Blackwall 1867) and Physocyclus globosus (Taczanowski 1874) using both conventional staining and silver staining techniques. Crossopriza lyoni exhibited 2n = 23 = 22 + X in males and 2n = 24 = 22 + XX in females, while P. globosus showed 2n = 15 = 14 + X and 4n = 30 = 28 + 2X, both in male adults, 2n = 16 = 14 + XX in female adults and embryos, and 2n = 15 = 14 + X in male embryos. Both species revealed predominately metacentric and submetacentric chromosomes and a SDCS of the X/XX type. The cytogenetic data obtained in this work and those already recorded for C. lyoni indicate interpopulational and intraspecific numerical chromosome variation, suggesting the presence of chromosomal races or cytotypes in this species. The intraindividual numerical chromosome variation observed in male adult specimens of P. globosus may be explained by the presence of cytoplasmatic bridges between germ cells. The use of the silver staining technique to reveal the nucleolar organizer region (NOR) showed that chromosome pairs 4 and 6 and the X chromosome in C. lyoni are telomeric NOR-bearers, and that the chromosome pair 2 in P. globosus possesses a proximal NOR in the long arm.

Protección social en América Latina: cobertura, fuentes de financiamiento y organización de los sistemas

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