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15 hojas : ilustraciones, cuadros.

Biobased additives as biodegradability enhancers with application in TPU-based footwear components

Among the wide variety of materials employed in the manufacture of shoes, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are one of the most widely used. Given its widespread use, and associated waste management problems, the development of more biodegradable and evironmentally compatible solutions is needed. In this work, a polyester-based TPU used in the footwear industry for outsoles production was modified by compounding with lignin, starch and cellulose at content of 4% (w/w). The biodegradability was evaluated by using agar plate tests with the fungi Aspergillus niger ATCC16404, the Gram-negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC9027 and an association of both (consortium), and soil tests at 37 °C and 58 °C. The obtained results evidenced a positive effect of the tested biobased additives, the most favourable results being registered with lignin. These results were corroborated by the structural modifications observed by FTIR analysis. Additionally, mechanical tests prove the suitability of using the lignin modified TPUs for footwear outsoles production.

Letter: To "My Dear Charles" from John Wesley, January 3, 1741

Digitized from a letter in the Drew University Methodist Collection. 1 Item (2 p.); 17 x 20 cm

Comercialización de carne ovina de La Pampa : el caso del Frigorífico Santa Isabel

En el negocio de carne ovina argentina hay un desajuste en la cadena comercial, con alta informalidad y productos que no logran satisfacer las necesidades del mercado. A nivel de consumidor, hay una pérdida de hábito de consumo por desabastecimiento y la demanda se ajusta a productos genéricos. En este contexto, la industria formal tiene inconveniente para competir y desarrollarse. Por tanto, en el presente trabajo se planteo realizar un diagnóstico del subsistema de carne ovina Argentina, en general, y de La Pampa en particular para identificar las herramientas comerciales que permitan al Frigorífico Santa Isabel mejorar su posición en el mercado interno. Se realizó una investigación del tipo descriptiva en base a fuentes de información primaria y secundaria y se abordo metodológicamente utilizando las herramientas que brinda el plan de marketing. Se aplicaron conceptos de comercialización, estrategias de marketing y de análisis de los sectores industriales. Se observo que el sector de carne ovina de La Pampa se encuentra con bajo nivel de integración, desarrollo productivo y que Santa Isabel mantiene una posición competitiva deficiente frente a una industria nacional concentrada y desarrollada. Por otra parte, existe una demanda insatisfecha en la región de Cuyo que se proporciona como un mercado potencial para esta empresa. De acuerdo a las características de la demanda y del sector, se planteo una estrategia comercial centrada en la diferenciación. No obstante, será de suma importancia desarrollar tácticas tendientes a mejorar la coordinación del sistema de carne ovina en su conjunto.

Influencia de la estructura y del contexto en las dificultades de los problemas de probabilidad condicional de nivel N0. Un estudio exploratorio con estudiantes sin enseñanza previa

Partiendo de las resoluciones de 165 estudiantes de 4º de las ESO (15-16 años), hablamos sobre las dificultades de un tipo particular de problemas (problemas de nivel N0) y las relacionamos con su estructura y con el contexto en el que están formulados. Mostramos como, en efecto, es posible hablar de la influencia del contexto, principalmente sobre la dificultad de la solución del problema, y de una influencia significativa de la estructura sobre otras dos de las dificultades consideradas en este estudio: la dificultad apreciada del problema y la dificultad del problema.

Assessment of existing soakaways for reuse

This paper describes a practical approach for the investigation, assessment and design of existing soakaways. This method can be utilised for measuring the performance and capacity of the systems and examining whether the systems are suitable for reuse when information about the design and installation of the systems is not available. The requirements for field observations and the procedure for a soil infiltration test for the installed system are suggested for successful assessment. The soil infiltration rate of the system is estimated from the field test data without requiring information on the design and construction details of the system. The system's working condition is measured by a performance indicator related to the time taken to empty the soakaway. This is then employed to evaluate the potential reuse of the system. The system's drain capacity is determined by the design principles of current practice and the effect of climate change on its drain capacity is considered. Contamination of soils around the systems after long-term use of discharge service and the water present in soakaway chambers are also investigated. A detailed case study for the reuse of four installed soakaways for a new housing development demonstrates how the proposed approach provides a straightforward process for the infiltration performance and drain capacity assessment of the existing systems. The effectiveness and applicability of the proposed approach are further demonstrated from the assessments for a number of installed systems over various sites

The emotional structure of the advertising message in radio

Radio advertising is suffering from a remarkable crisis of creativity as it has yet not found its role in a radio model based on voice locution and information genres. This article suggests the need for implementing a peripheral or heuristic strategy to attract and hold listeners’ attention. Within this framework, the narration and scene representation are proposed as suitable persuasion techniques. The objective is to design a useful conceptual tool for an efficient creative conception of narration at the service of certain commercial strategy. First, the concept of narrative persuasion is grounded according to the possibilities of the sound code. Second, the keys of scene representation and commercial strategy (brand, product, advantage, benefit and target) within the sound message are presented. And third, these keys are articulated in a model. This model is pre-tested by means of analyzing eight different case-radio ads.

The Cult of 'Maria Regina' in Early Medieval Rome

This paper examines the importance of the cult of Mary to religious practice in early medieval Rome, with a particular focus on the manifestations of devotion to Mary in the decoration of churches such as S. Maria Antiqua and San Clemente.