La cultura política de una protesta campesina contra el ajuste estructural económico en Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 1988

Introducción Pese al interés creciente de los antropólogos por la penetración capitalista en las sociedades rurales y por la manera en que las culturas locales configuran o limitan las fuerzas globales, pocos han analizado la reacción popular a los programas de ajuste estructural económico que ya están modificando las condiciones de vida de los pobres en el tercer mundo. Aunque la protesta social ha sido tema de interés antropológico por mucho tiempo, pocos han analizado las culturas políticas subyacentes a los cada vez más numerosos conflictos sociales provocados por la austeridad, tales como las protestas y huelgas ocurridas en gran parte de América Latina.

Comparação de métodos para ajuste de modelos de semivariograma da precipitação pluvial anual.

Comumente dados de precipitação pluvial apresentam variação e a obtenção da estimativa de sua distribuição espacial é primordial no planejamento agrícola e ambiental. O objetivo neste trabalho foi comparar o método de estimação dos mínimos quadrados ponderados para ajuste de modelos ao semivariograma com o método de tentativa e erro, através da técnica de auto-validação "jack-knifing", para dados de precipitação pluvial média anual do Estado de São Paulo. Observações de precipitação correspondentes ao período de 1957 a 1997 foram usadas para trezentos e setenta e nove (379) estações pluviométricas abrangendo todo o Estado de São Paulo, representando uma área de aproximadamente 248.808,8 km². A periodicidade exibida pelos semivariogramas foi ajustada pelo modelo "hole effect", em que os parâmetros foram estimados com maior precisão pelo método de mínimos quadrados ponderados quando comparado com o método de tentativa e erro. O método de auto-validação "jack-knifing" mostrou-se adequado para a definição de métodos e modelos a serem usados para semivariâncias, cujo procedimento permitiu definir dezesseis vizinhos como o número ideal para a estimativa por krigagem de valores de precipitação pluvial para locais não amostrados no Estado de São Paulo.

RAPD em pau-rosa (Aniba rosaeodora Ducke): adaptação do método para coleta de amostras in situ, ajuste das condições de PCR e apresentação de um processo para selecionar bandas reprodutíveis.

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram: (1) validar um método para a coleta de material vegetal de pau-rosa; (2) selecionar um método para a extração de DNA de folhas de pau-rosa, em quantidade e com qualidade adequadas para a obtenção de padrões RAPD e (3) desenvolver e validar um critério, baseado no grau de reprodutibilidade para selecionar bandas RAPD para as análises genéticas.

POLITICA ECONOMICA DE AJUSTE DEL AGRO Y SU EFECTO EN LOS GRUPOS SOCIALES DE GRANOS BASICOS.

Este artículo analiza la política económica de ajuste estructural, los mecanismos, e instrumentos más importantes de regulación y control, que afectan a los grupos sociales productores de granos básicos y sus efectos espaciales, enfatizando en la distribución del crédito.   Se considera la política económica como un conjunto de mecanismos des incentivadores que actúan sobre las características técnico-productivas, socio-productivas y espacial-productivas de los granos básicos. Esta diferenciación metodológica permite en el artículo visualizar efectos diferenciadores de grupos en la producción de granos en Costa Rica.   La política económica, en su ampliación instrumental se considera de aplicación homogénea, pero la realidad agraria territorial de los granos básicos es muy diferencial, se clasifican para el análisis en tres grupos y se define un grupo como clave, o más importante para el fomento o desestímulo de la política económica.  Dos periodos distintos se distinguen en la política hacia los granos básicos a partir de 1974, que los constituyen en el fomento de autosuficiencia alimentaria para después de 1984 empezar un desestímulo a los granos básicos. Los sectores sociales productores se diferencian entre empresarios arroceros y campesinos productores de maíz y frijol, donde el efecto de la política desincentivadora es distinto.   Se analiza el instrumento crediticio para ejemplarizar la política desincentivadora. Donde efectivamente se declara como una política sesgada por el apoyo crediticio del gran productor de arroz y por una segregación del pequeño productor.

Desarrollo local y ajuste organizacional

En este artículo se busca destacar la importancia del ajuste de los modelos mentales organizaciones, dándole un marco histórico más amplio, como un proceso que, por una parte, no se limita al paso de la artesanía a la industria, y por otra, destaca que sus innovadores principios metodológicos pueden ser muy útiles también en la construcción de formas empresariales posindustriales, especialmente los llamados distritos industriales empotrados en el desarrollo endógeno articulado o encadenado regionalmente.ResumoEste artigo pretende destacar a importancia das organizacões modelos mentais, configuração, dando um contexto histórico mais amplo, como um processo, por um lado não se limita a passagem do artesanato, e sublinha que outras sua inovadora principios metodológicos podem ser muito úteis na construcão de formas pós-industriais das empresas, especialmente os distritos chamados industriais construídas nas cadeias de desenvolvimento endógeno articulado ou regional.  

Is size structure a good measure of future trends of plant populations? an empirical approach using five woody species from the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna)

Size distributions in woody plant populations have been used to assess their regeneration status, assuming that size structures with reverse-J shapes represent stable populations. We present an empirical approach of this issue using five woody species from the Cerrado. Considering count data for all plants of these five species over a 12-year period, we analyzed size distribution by: a) plotting frequency distributions and their adjustment to the negative exponential curve and b) calculating the Gini coefficient. To look for a relationship between size structure and future trends, we considered the size structures from the first census year. We analyzed changes in number over time and performed a simple population viability analysis, which gives the mean population growth rate, its variance and the probability of extinction in a given time period. Frequency distributions and the Gini coefficient were not able to predict future trends in population numbers. We recommend that managers should not use measures of size structure as a basis for management decisions without applying more appropriate demographic studies.

Análise bayesiana do modelo de herança monogênica no melhoramento vegetal: um exemplo com abobrinha

A common breeding strategy is to carry out basic studies to investigate the hypothesis of a single gene controlling the trait (major gene) with or without polygenes of minor effect. In this study we used Bayesian inference to fit genetic additive-dominance models of inheritance to plant breeding experiments with multiple generations. Normal densities with different means, according to the major gene genotype, were considered in a linear model in which the design matrix of the genetic effects had unknown coefficients (which were estimated in individual basis). An actual data set from an inheritance study of partenocarpy in zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) was used for illustration. Model fitting included posterior probabilities for all individual genotypes. Analysis agrees with results in the literature but this approach was far more efficient than previous alternatives assuming that design matrix was known for the generations. Partenocarpy in zucchini is controlled by a major gene with important additive effect and partial dominance.

Otimização do descascamento químico de raízes do yacon (Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp.)

A full factorial design 2³ was used to evaluate the effect of process variables in chemical peeling of yacon roots, cultivated in Curitiba, State of Paraná. Eleven treatments, with three central points, were done in which they had been evaluated at three different levels of sodium hydroxide solution, % (g/100 mL) [6, 10, 14], temperature of the same solution, °C [70, 80, 90], and residence time in the sodium hydroxide solution, minutes [2, 4, 6]. All the studied variables had affected significantly (p<0.05) the yield of yacon roots subjected to chemical peeling. The variable that most affected the yield was the time of permanence in the sodium hydroxide solution. The mathematical model obtained for the yield (%) was good with R² aj = 0.8497, and non significant lack of fit (p=0.9312).Therefore, the model can be used for predictive purposes. In the central point a satisfactory yield (84% to 87%) with a high percentage of removed peel was obtained (96% to 98%) indicating that the treatment with 10% of sodium hydroxide solution, temperature of 80º C per 4 minutes can be used in the chemical peeling of yacon roots.

Efeito cariostático de restaurações adesivas em superfícies radiculares: estudo in vitro

Dental materials that release fluoride have been shown to be effective in caries inhibition around restorations. Adhesive materials would also be effective in caries inhibition by sealing and protecting cavity margins from acidic demineralization. This in vitro study tested the hypothesis that composite restorations with a dentin adhesive system have a caries preventive effect similar to that of an adhesive material with fluoride - glass-ionomer cement - on root surfaces. Twenty roots from extracted sound third molars were embedded in polystyrene resin and ground flat. Standardized cavities were prepared in leveled root surfaces and randomly restored with (a) Chelon-Fil (Espe) or (b) Z100/SingleBond (3M). Baseline indentations were measured at 100, 200 and 300 mum from the occlusal margins of each restoration and the surface microhardness values were obtained using a Knoop diamond indenter. A 2.0 mm wide margin around the restorations was submitted to a pH-cycling model, at 37ºC. After that, surface microhardness was measured again, as it was before. The differences between baseline and final surface microhardness were considered for statistical analysis. The median values of differences were (a): -3.8; -0.3; -1.0; and (b): 3.3; 2.5; 1.7, for the distances of 100, 200 and 300 mum, respectively. The Kruskal-Wallis test did not show statistically significant difference between 100, 200 and 300 mum distances in each tested group. There was no difference between the studied materials at the distances of 200 and 300 mum. Chelon-Fil was statistically different from Z100/SingleBond, at 100 mum (p<0.05). Under the studied conditions, the glass-ionomer cement had a higher caries preventive effect than the composite/dentin adhesive restorations.

Estudo dos efeitos de temporada de treinamento físico sobre a Performance de uma equipe de handebol feminino sub-21

Handball is a sport that demands endurance associated with fast and powerful actions such as jumps, blocks, sprints and throws. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 38-week systematic physical training applied to a women's under 21 handball team on upper and lower limb power, 30m sprints speed and endurance. The periodization applied was an adaptation of the Verkhoshansky theory, and aimed at two performance peaks during the season with six data collections. The median and range values for three kg medicine ball throwing was: 2.98m (2.15-3.50); 2.84m (2.43-3.20); 2.90m (2.60-3.38); 3.10 (2.83-3.81); 2.84 (2.55-3.57) and 3.34 (2.93-3.83). Regarding the three-pass running test: 5.60m (4.93-6.58); 5.37m (5.04-6.38); 5.36m (4.93-6.12); 5.65m (4.80-6.78); 5.63m (5.00-6.40) and 5.83m (5.14-6.05). Regarding the 30-m sprint test: 5.8m/s (5.45-6.44); 6,64 m/s (6,24-7,09); 5.65m/s (5.17-5.95); (there was not IV moment for this test); 6.19 m/s (5.57-6.26) and 5.83 (5.14-6.05).Regarding the 30-m sprint endurance test until 10% decrease: 4 sprints (4-6); 5 sprints (4-9); 4,5 sprints (4-16); (there was not IV moment for this test); 6 sprints (4-12) and 5 sprints (4-5). Significant differences (p<0.05) were observed in three kg medicine ball throwing and three-pass running tests at least in one of the performance peak planned, with no significant differences in 30-m sprint speed or endurance tests. The applied physical training was efficient at improving the specific physical fitness in the performance peaks, as well as giving support for better physical training adjustment for the upcoming season.

Influência da idade no comportamento da frequência cardíaca na transição repouso-exercício: uma análise por deltas e regressão linear

BACKGROUND: Changes in heart rate during rest-exercise transition can be characterized by the application of mathematical calculations, such as deltas 0-10 and 0-30 seconds to infer on the parasympathetic nervous system and linear regression and delta applied to data range from 60 to 240 seconds to infer on the sympathetic nervous system. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that young and middle-aged subjects have different heart rate responses in exercise of moderate and intense intensity, with different mathematical calculations. METHODS: Seven middle-aged men and ten young men apparently healthy were subject to constant load tests (intense and moderate) in cycle ergometer. The heart rate data were submitted to analysis of deltas (0-10, 0-30 and 60-240 seconds) and simple linear regression (60-240 seconds). The parameters obtained from simple linear regression analysis were: intercept and slope angle. We used the Shapiro-Wilk test to check the distribution of data and the t test for unpaired comparisons between groups. The level of statistical significance was 5%. RESULTS: The value of the intercept and delta 0-10 seconds was lower in middle age in two loads tested and the inclination angle was lower in moderate exercise in middle age. CONCLUSION: The young subjects present greater magnitude of vagal withdrawal in the initial stage of the HR response during constant load exercise and higher speed of adjustment of sympathetic response in moderate exercise.

Adaptação de protocolos invasivos e não invasivos para avaliações aeróbias e anaeróbias específicas ao basquetebol feminino

OBJECTIVE: To adapted the critical velocity (CV), RAST test and lactate minimum (LM) to evaluation of female basketball players. METHODS: Twelve well-trained female basketball players (19 ± 1yrs) were submitted to four intensities running (10 - 14 km/h) at shuttle exercise until exhaustion, applied on alternate days. The linear model 'velocity vs. 1/tlim' was adopted to determine the aerobic (CV) and anaerobic (CCA) parameters. The lactate minimum test consisted of two phases: 1) hiperlactatemia induction using the RAST test and 2) incremental test composed by five shuttle run (20-m) at 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 km/h. Blood samples were collected at the end of each stage. RESULTS: The velocity (vLM) and blood lactate concentration at LM were obtained by two polynomial adjustments: lactate vs. intensity (LM1) and lactate vs. time (LM2). ANOVA one-way, Student t-test and Pearson correlation were used for statistical analysis. The CV was obtained at 10.3 ± 0.2 km/h and the CCA estimated at 73.0 ± 3.4 m. The RAST was capable to induce the hiperlactatemia and to determine the Pmax (3.6 ± 0.2 W/kg), Pmed (2.8 ± 0.1 W/kg), Pmin (2.3 ± 0.1 W/kg) and FI (30 ± 3%). The vLM1 and vLM2 were obtained, respectively, at 9.47 ±0.13 km/h and 9.8 ± 0.13 km/h, and CV was higher than vLM1. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the non-invasive model can be used to determine the aerobic and anaerobic parameters. Furthermore, the LM test adapted to basketball using RAST and progressive phase was effective to evaluate female athletes considering the specificity of modality, with high success rates observed in polynomial adjustment 'lactate vs. time' (LM2).

PREDIÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE DE ÁGUA E RELAÇÃO ENTRE A ATIVIDADE DE ÁGUA E A DEPRESSÃO DO PONTO DE CONGELAMENTO DE SUCOS DE FRUTAS

This work proposes to determine the water activity and the freezing point depression of tangerine, pineapple and lemon juices at various concentrations (10-55oBrix) and to achieve a correlation between these properties. The freezing point depression was determined with a LAKTRON cryoscope and common laboratory materials. The water activity was determined with a DECAGON CX-2 hygrometer in the temperature range of 15 to 30oC. With the results, the adjustment to CHEN (1987) water activity prediction equation to non-electrolyte mixtures was verified, through the calculation of the variation coefficient (CV). Being CV smaller than 3% for the proposed model, it can be said that the experimental data have adjusted well to the prediction equation. The water activity and the freezing point depression was correlated for tangerine, pineapple and lemon juices and r2 values were higher than 99%. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the water activity by knowing the freezing point depression of studied juices.

Respostas agudas de parâmetros biomecânicos à utilização de diferentes tamanhos de palmar no nado crawl

Universidade Estadual de Campinas . Faculdade de Educação Física

Metodologia para a suavização de dados biomecanicos por função não parametrica ponderada local robusta

Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Educação Física