Insect chemistry and chirality

Examination of the chemistry of a number of Australian insect species provided examples of unusual structures and encouraged determinations of their absolute stereochemistry by stereocontrolled syntheses and chromatographic comparisons. Inter alia, studies with the fruit-spotting bug (Amblypelta nitida), certain parasitic wasps (Biosteres sp.), the aposematic shield bug (Cantao parentum), and various species of scarab grubs are summarized. The determination of enantiomeric excesses (ee's) for component epoxides, lactones, spiroacetals, and allenes are described. Stereochemical and related aspects of the biosynthesis of spiroacetals in certain fruit-fly species (Bactrocerae sp.) are also presented.

Filosofia para Crianças : a (im)possibilidade de lhe chamar outra coisa

As ideias que apresentamos justificam algumas das opções tomadas pelo projeto de Filosofia para Crianças da Universidade dos Açores e configuram a especificidade do mesmo numa área que, nos últimas 40 anos, tem sofrido adequações e apropriações em diversos países e contextos culturais. Simultaneamente, procuraremos dialogar com um texto que, de forma rigorosa e perspicaz, coloca uma série de importantes questões ao programa de Filosofia para Crianças apresentado por Matthew Lipman (1922-2010) e Ann Sharp (1942-2010), nos Estados Unidos da América, na década de 70 do século XX. Trata-se da excelente reflexão da autoria da homenageada no presente volume, Maria Luísa Ribeiro Ferreira, intitulada “A (im)possibilidade de uma Filosofia para Crianças: algumas questões”.

Comprehensive treatments for social cognitive deficits in schizophrenia: A critical review and effect-size analysis of controlled studies

Recent advances in psychosocial treatments for schizophrenia have targeted social cognitive deficits. A critical literature review and effect-size (ES) analysis was conducted to investigate the efficacy of comprehensive programs of social cognitive training in schizophrenia. Results revealed 16 controlled studies consisting of seven models of comprehensive treatment with only three of these treatment models investigated in more than one study. The effects of social cognitive training were reported in 11/15 studies that included facial affect recognition skills (ES=.84) and 10/13 studies that included theory-of-mind (ES=.70) as outcomes. Less than half (4/9) of studies that measured attributional style as an outcome reported effects of treatment, but effect sizes across studies were significant (ESs=.30-.52). The effect sizes for symptoms were modest, but, with the exception of positive symptoms, significant (ESs=.32-.40). The majority of trials were randomized (13/16), selected active control conditions (11/16) and included at least 30 participants (12/16). Concerns for this area of research include the absence of blinded outcome raters in more than 50% of trials and low rates of utilization of procedures for maintaining treatment fidelity. These findings provide preliminary support for the broader use of comprehensive social cognitive training procedures as a psychosocial intervention for schizophrenia.

Attempts using cryotherapy to achieve more rapid healing in patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis due to L. braziliensis braziliensis

The use of cryotherapy as an adjunct to systemic antimonial therapy (Clucantime) was studied in 17 patients with a total of23 skin lesions of leishmaniasis in an area where L. braziliensis braziliensis is the species in circulation. Cryotherapy did not speed healing and has been discarded as an auxiliary therapeutic measure in our practice. However this technique may be suitable for species o/Leishmania causing more limited superficial lesions in man without the danger of metastasis.

Mucosal leishmaniasis due to Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis L(V)b in Três Braços, Bahia-Brazil

Brazilian mucosal leshmaniasis is briefly reviewed, emphasis being given to recent advances clinical management. Patients continue to occupy much hospital bed space and in some cases are notoriously difficult to treat. Indefinite follow up is recommended. Many aspects of the aetiology remain mysterious although Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis is the most common organism isolated. Perspectives for a more effective treatment, oral and cheap, are still remote.

Aceitabilidade alimentar de Paulinia acuminata (De Geer, 1773) (Orthoptera: Pauliniidae) na Várzea da Amazônia Central

Ninfas e adultos do gafanhoto Paulinia acuminata aceitaram como alimento cinco (5) espécies de macrófitas aquáticas entre as 20 testadas, durante 12 dias: Pistia stratiotes, Salvinia auriculata, S. minima, Azolla sp. e Ludwigia natans. As baixas taxas de sobrevivência de adultos (26%) alimentados com Azolla sp. e de ninfas (40%) e adultos (30%) em L. natans indicam que estas plantas podem representar recursos alimentares alternativos. Experimentos com P. stratiotes e S. auriculata dentro de gaiolas flutuantes, no campo, sem P. acuminata, resultaram num aumento do peso fresco das plantas (51-64%). Com 20 gafanhotos (ninfas e adultos) houve decréscimo de peso (40-45%). Estes dados reforçam o potencial dc P. acuminata como agente de controle biológico de macrófitas aquáticas específicas.

Plantes équinoxiales recueillies au Mexique : dans l'île de Cuba, dans les provinces de Caracas, de Cumana et de Barcelone, aux Andes de la Nouvelle Grenade, de Quito et du Pérou, et sur les bords du rio-Negro de Orénoque et de la rivière des Amazones.

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Plantes équinoxiales recueillies au Mexique : dans l'île de Cuba, dans les provinces de Caracas, de Cumana et de Barcelone, aux Andes de la Nouvelle Grenade, de Quito et du Pérou, et sur les bords du rio-Negro de Orénoque et de la rivière des Amazones.

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