Technological dimensions of economic diversification and development in the Caribbean with specific reference to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

Includes bibliography

Capital flows to Latin America: first quarter 2003

Includes bibliography

Optimization of economic benefits from fishery and forestry in Bío-Bío, Chile

Includes bibliography

Towards diversification of the tourism sector: A recreational demand study of yachting and marina services in the Caribbean

Includes bibliography.

The international trade position of Argentina. Towards a process of export diversification?

Includes bibliography.

Aspectos evolucionários das unidades de produção camponesas do território Manaus e entorno

Nesta tese, aborda-se os processos de mudança e diversificação dos sistemas produtivos camponeses localizados em uma parte do Território Manaus e Entorno. O objetivo da pesquisa é a compreensão dos processos de mudança econômica e tecnológica em curso nestes sistemas produtivos. A abordagem do tema é realizada através de uma estrutura analítica multidisciplinar envolvendo conceito da teoria econômica evolucionária, da teoria do desenvolvimento endógeno, da antropologia econômica e da teoria do investimento camponês. Os resultados encontrados revelam que os sistemas produtivos estudados são diversificados em relação aos territórios onde ocorrem. Essa diversificação decorre do modo como os produtores camponeses adaptam seus sistemas produtivos alterando as rotinas de trabalho que os constituem em função das injunções provenientes do ambiente institucional complexo e da dinâmica dos ecossistemas. Tais adaptações são orientadas pelas características socioculturais inerentes às famílias camponesas e motivadas pela busca da eficiência reprodutiva. Ao final, os dados da pesquisa de campo são processados através da Análise Fatorial, revelando diferenciações de trajetórias de sistemas produtivos semelhantes em territórios distintos, bem como agrupamentos que posicionam os produtores camponeses entre situações de integração ao mercado e subsistência subsidiada por benefícios sociais e previdenciários. Esses resultados evidenciam a complexidade da socioeconomia camponesa e suas diversas estratégias de inovação adaptativa.

Usos do solo na reforma do canavial: atributos físicos de latossolos, produtividade e qualidade da cana-de-açúcar no 3° corte

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Ciência do Solo) - FCAV

Biomechanical and Microstructural Benefits of Physical Exercise Associated With Risedronate in Bones of Ovariectomized Rats

Several treatments have been developed aiming the prevention of bone loss. There are discussions about the best prophylactic and therapeutic procedures for osteoporosis. This study evaluated the effects of physical exercise associated with risedronate as a prophylactic and therapeutic procedure in osteopenic bones of rats submitted to ovariectomy. We used 48 Wistar rats divided into: ovariectomized or subjected to sham surgery. Ovariectomized rats were divided into the following sub-groups: OVX, 12 weeks sedentary; OVX-EX, treadmill training for 12 weeks; OVX-RA, 12 weeks with risedronate administration; and OVX-EX-RA, 12 weeks with risedronate administration and treadmill training. Rats subjected to sham surgery were divided into the following sub-groups: SH, 12 weeks sedentary; SH-EX, treadmill training for 12 weeks; SH-RA, 12 weeks with risedronate administration; and SH-EX-RA, 12 weeks with risedronate administration and training on the treadmill. The effectiveness of the treatment was evaluated in tibias using biomechanical, radiological, histomorphometric, and immunohistochemical analyses. Data were analyzed by statistical tests, with significance level of P < 0.05. Results of mechanical tests showed that the SH-RA group had lower values compared with OVX-RA group; densitometry showed no significant differences; according to histomorphometric methods, OVX group presented lower results than the SH-EX, OVX-RA, SH-EX-RA, and OVX-EX-RA groups, and SH-EX-RA and OVX-EX-RA groups showed values higher than SH-RA, SH, and OVX-EX groups. The SH-EX-RA and OVX-EX-RA groups had decreased immunostaining for tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand and increased osteoprotegerin immunostaining. In this experimental model, it was concluded that the physical training associated with use of risedronate exerted positive effects on biomechanical and microstructural properties in bones of ovariectomized rats. (C) 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Patterns of rDNA and telomeric sequences diversification: contribution to repetitive DNA organization in Phyllostomidae bats

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

Species delimitation, patterns of diversification and historical biogeography of the Neotropical frog genus Adenomera (Anura, Leptodactylidae)

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

Benefits of Multimodal Exercise Intervention for Postural Control and Frontal Cognitive Functions in Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: A Controlled Trial

Objective To verify the effects of a systematized multimodal exercise intervention program on frontal cognitive function, postural control, and functional capacity components of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD).DesignNonrandomized controlled trial with pre- and posttraining tests in a training group and a control group.SettingKinesiotherapy program for seniors with AD, SAo Paulo State University.ParticipantsConvenience sample of older adults with AD (n=30) were assigned to a training (n=14; aged 78.67.1) and a control (n=16; aged 77.06.3) group.InterventionThe intervention program was structured with the aim of simultaneously promoting better balance and frontal cognitive capacity. The participants attended a 1-hour session three times a week for 16weeks, whereas the control group did not participate in any activity during the same period.MeasurementsFrontal cognitive function was evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, the Clock Drawing Test, the Frontal Assessment Battery, and the Symbol Search Subtest. Postural control (center of pressure area) was analyzed under four dual-task conditions. Functional capacity components were analyzed using the Timed Up and Go Test, the 30-second sit-to-stand test, the sit-and-reach test, and the Berg Functional Balance Scale.ResultsIntervention group participants showed a significant increase in frontal cognitive function (P<.001, partial (2)=0.838), with less body sway (P=.04, partial (2)=0.04) during the dual tasks, and greater functional capacity (P=.001, partial (2)=0.676) after the 16-week period.ConclusionIntervention participants performed better on dual-task activities and had better postural balance and greater functional capacity than controls.

Stocking densities of juvenile Brycon orthotaenia: production parameters and economic benefits in net cages

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