El Camino de Santiago : Estudi qualitatiu sobre vivències i relacions amb un camí interior

Estudi sobre la vivència i les relacions entre pelegrins dins l'espai del Camino de Santiago, entès com un entorn ple de simbolismes religiosos, no religiosos i socials. La branca d'estudis culturals aporta l'anàlisi de valors, creences, comportaments i simbologia de l'entorn, així com la seva implicació amb aquests comportaments. Com a conceptes importants per aprofundir hi ha els valors, l'experiència individual i comunitària, el camí existencial, el camí social, la interrelació o el contacte.

Chemical composition of umbu (Spondias tuberosa Arr. Cam) seeds

The umbu tree (Spondias tuberosa Arr. Cam) is an important fruit tree the economy of the semi-arid northeastern region of Brazil. With the objective of finding use for the seeds, physical and chemical characterizations of the seeds from 2 cultivars in 2 maturation stages were carried out and their fatty acid and mineral profiles determined. The results showed no differences between the seeds analyzed. The yield was about 10% and the dimensions as follows: length from 1.48 to 2.11 cm and width from 0.76 to 1.16 cm. The average lipid content was 55% of which 69% was unsaturated and the average protein content was 24%. The seeds were a good source of the following minerals: P, K, Mg, Fe and Cu. The overall results indicated that the oil or the seeds could be used for food stuffs if no toxic agents were found.

Propriedades estruturais e eletrônicas de nanofilmes de TiO2 anatase: cálculos B3LYP-D* em sistemas periódicos bidimensionais

Structural and electronic properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin films, in anatase phase, were investigated using periodic 2D calculations at density functional theory (DFT) level with B3LYP hybrid functional. The Grimme dispersion correction (DFT/B3LYP-D*) was included to better reproduce structural features. The electronic properties were discussed based on the band gap energy, and proved dependent on surface termination. Surface energies ranged from 0.80 to 2.07 J/m², with the stability orders: (101) > (100) > (112) > (110) ~ (103) > (001) >> (111), and crystal shape by Wulff construction in accordance with experimental data.

Habitat utilization and CAM occurrence among epiphytic bromeliads in a dry forest from southeastern Brazil

We studied the community and habitat occupation of epiphytes to understand how these plants cope with a supposedly stressful habitat: i) how general epiphytes occupy tree trunks, ii) how epiphytic bromeliads, occupy their supportive trees, iii) how CAM bromeliads are spatially distributed. The study was done in the dry forest of Jacarepiá, State of Rio de Janeiro. Data collection on epiphytes, phorophytes, and trees was based on the point-center quarter method. The photosynthetic pathway of the bromeliad species was determined using isotope ratio mass spectrometry. The presence of Gesneriaceae, Araceae, and Cactaceae indicates that some humidity is present in the area allowing the presence of supposedly less-specialized epiphytes. There was no correlation between epiphyte abundance and phorophyte diameter, and phorophytes had larger sizes than trees that do not host epiphytes. There was correlation between tree diameter and bromeliad abundance, and lack of correlation between diameter and bromeliad richness. Only one species was typical of the understorey and one was typical of the canopy, while intermediate heights were occupied by different species. The only C3 bromeliad species (Vriesea procera (Mart. ex Schult.f.) Wittm.) was significantly more exposed than the other species. If CAM occurrence is related to water economy, the fact that a C3 species is subjected to more exposed conditions is remarkable. Further comments are presented on the proportion between CAM bromeliad species and abundance in dry forest. Regarding life forms, holoepiphytes, as opposed to hemiepiphytes, showed not to be restricted by the phorophyte's diameter suggesting a more successful establishment of this life form.

Comparative sequence analysis of the P-, M- and L-coding region of the measles virus CAM-70 live attenuated vaccine strain

Measles virus is a highly contagious agent which causes a major health problem in developing countries. The viral genomic RNA is single-stranded, nonsegmented and of negative polarity. Many live attenuated vaccines for measles virus have been developed using either the prototype Edmonston strain or other locally isolated measles strains. Despite the diverse geographic origins of the vaccine viruses and the different attenuation methods used, there was remarkable sequence similarity of H, F and N genes among all vaccine strains. CAM-70 is a Japanese measles attenuated vaccine strain widely used in Brazilian children and produced by Bio-Manguinhos since 1982. Previous studies have characterized this vaccine biologically and genomically. Nevertheless, only the F, H and N genes have been sequenced. In the present study we have sequenced the remaining P, M and L genes (approximately 1.6, 1.4 and 6.5 kb, respectively) to complete the genomic characterization of CAM-70 and to assess the extent of genetic relationship between CAM-70 and other current vaccines. These genes were amplified using long-range or standard RT-PCR techniques, and the cDNA was cloned and automatically sequenced using the dideoxy chain-termination method. The sequence analysis comparing previously sequenced genotype A strains with the CAM-70 Bio-Manguinhos strain showed a low divergence among them. However, the CAM-70 strains (CAM-70 Bio-Manguinhos and a recently sequenced CAM-70 submaster seed strain) were assigned to a specific group by phylogenetic analysis using the neighbor-joining method. Information about our product at the genomic level is important for monitoring vaccination campaigns and for future studies of measles virus attenuation.

CAD-CAM –tekniikalla valmistetut kokokeraamiset kruunut hammasimplanttihoidossa

Tämän kirjallisuuskatsauksen aiheena on CAD-CAM –tekniikalla valmistetut kokokeraamiset kruunut hammasimplanttihoidossa. Tarkoituksena on perehtyä implanttihoidossa käytettyjen kokokeraamisten kruunumateriaalien mekaanisiin ominaisuuksiin implanttien päällä, tarkastella niiden soveltuvuutta suun olosuhteisiin sekä kiinnittää huomiota myös ulkonäöllisiin seikkoihin. Toinen kirjallisuuskatsauksen tarkoitus on vertailla kokokeraamisia rakenteita aiemmin ja yhä yleisesti käytössä oleviin metallokeraamisiin kruunuihin. Kokokeraamiset kiinnikejatkeet sekä niiden päälle rakennetut kruunut ovat yleisesti kliinisessä käytössä, vaikka niiden käytöstä on pitkältä ajalta vain vähän tutkittua tietoa. Kirjallisuuskatsaukseen valitut tutkimukset käsittelevät kliinisesti yleisimmin käytettyjä materiaaleja. Kirjallisuuden lähteinä on käytetty Pubmed-tietokantaa. Tarkastelun kohteina ovat kokokeraamiset materiaalit: zirkonia, alumiinioksidi sekä vahvistetut lasikeraamiset materiaalit. Vertailu-materiaaleina ovat siltojen ja kruunujen runkorakenteena usein käytetyt metallit, kuten kromi-koboltti-, titaani- ja kultaseokset, ja tarkasteltavana on etenkin runkomateriaalin vaikutus kruunu-rakenteiden kestävyyksiin. Kirjallisuuskatsauksessa lähteinä käytetyissä tutkimuksissa on tarkasteltu materiaalien murtumislujuusarvoja, analysoitu murtumisten luonnetta sekä mitattu proteettisten rakenteiden istuvuuksia implanttien päällä. Kokokeraamiset kiinnikejatkeet eli ns. abutmentit ovat ulkonäöllisesti luonnollisen näköinen ratkaisu etualueilla. Zirkonian mekaaniset ominaisuudet ovat riittävät suurienkin purentavoimien alueilla, kuten molaarialueille asennettujen implanttien päällä. Zirkonian huokoisuus on alhainen ja sen bioyhteensopivuus erinomainen. Litiumdisilikaattilla vahvistettujen lasikeraamisten kruunujen murtumislujuusarvot ovat merkittävästi suuremmat titaanisten kiinnikejatkeiden päällä kuin zirkonia-kiinnikejatkeiden päällä, mutta materiaalin läpikuultavuus voi olla esteenä sen käytölle metallirakenteiden kanssa. Metallokeraamisten kruunujen ja siltojen murtumislujuusarvot implanttien päällä ovat suuremmat kuin kokokeraamisten rakenteiden. Kokokeraamisten kruunujen istuvuudet vaihtelivat tutkimuksesta ja mittaustavasta riippuen, mutta usein arvot vastasivat valumenetelmällä tehtyjen metallokeraamisten rakenteiden arvoja, ja olivat kliinisesti hyväksyttäviä.

Aspectos morfológicos da semente e do desenvolvimento da planta jovem de Amburana cearensis (Arr. Cam.) A.C. Smith - Cumaru - Leguminosae Papilionoideae

Os objetivos deste trabalho foram descrever e ilustrar os aspectos morfológicos da semente e do desenvolvimento da planta jovem de Amburana cearensis. Os frutos foram coletados de cinco matrizes distantes no mínimo 100m, levando-se em consideração o aspecto fitossanitário e a intensidade de frutificação. O endocarpo permanece aderido à semente formando uma ala, mesmo após a deiscência; o hilo apresenta fenda longitudinal típica da sub-família; a germinação é do tipo semi-hipógea fanerocotiledonar e, com o desenvolvimento observou-se a presença de uma tuberosidade na raiz primária. Os caracteres descritos e ilustrados mostraram-se bastante homogêneos entre as cinco matrizes, podendo ser empregados para identificação da referida espécie, tanto em trabalhos de laboratório e de produção de mudas quanto em estudos ecológicos.

Pla estratègic de la UdG: avancem pel camí del concens

El Claustre de la Universitat de Girona ha aprovat el Pla estratègic 2008-2013. El document resultant es troba a gran distància d’aquell que en el seu dia va començar a ser debatut per les comissions sectorials. El procés de discussió l’ha concretat i l’ha enriquit, seguint un model participatiu que ha destacat per la generositat amb què els participants han abordat les diferents qüestions que es plantejaven

El camí de la integració a la inclusió educativa.'El camino de la integración a la inclusión educativa'.

Se presenta la situación actual en la que se encuentra la Educación Especial y los cambios que está sufriendo, los cuales quedan reflejados en las prácticas educativas que se llevan a cabo en el marco teórico que las sustentan. Posteriormente se analizan las aportaciones de diversos autores en las que exponen que se ha producido un cambio progresivo del concepto de integración hacia la plena inclusión, las Necesidades Educativas Especiales, también denominadas barreras para el aprendizaje y la participación. Todo ello debe concluir en el desarrollo de las escuelas y aulas inclusivas, las cuales plantearan nuevas cuestiones a medida que se vayan implantando.

Mestres i educadores a Eivissa : un llarg camí cap al segle XX. 'Maestras y educadoras en Ibiza : un largo camino hacia el siglo XX'.

Resumen tomado del propio recurso

L'escultura de Joan Mir?? : un cam?? m??s per a l'aprenentatge a l'educaci?? infantil. 'La escultura de Joan Mir?? : un camino m??s para el aprendizaje en la educaci??n infantil'

Se recoge una experiencia centrada en la obra escult??rica de Joan Mir?? como punto de inicio para desarrollar diversas capacidades, como son la comunicaci??n, la expresi??n, la interpretaci??n y el an??lisis de formas. Se realiz?? en un aula de veinte ni??os de cinco a??os que pertenec??an al colegio p??blico Arenal II de Palma de Mallorca, con los cuales se trabajaron diferentes aspectos del arte desde principio de curso. Se trabajaron el dibujo y la pintura a partir del an??lisis e interpretaci??n de diferentes pintores conocidos, visitas a museos de arte contempor??neo y realizar un proyecto de trebajo centrado en el tema Aprender a pintar.

Les escoles del CEPEPC : un llarg camí cap a l'escola pública. 'Las escuelas del CEPEPC : un largo camino hacia la escuela pública'.

Estas Jornadas tuvieron lugar en Punta Prima, Menorca, en mayo de 1986 y fueron editadas por el ICE de la UIB. Resumen tomado parcialmente de la propia publicación

L'educació especial : un llarg camí del dèficit al context. 'La educación especial : un largo camino del déficit al contexto'.

Resumen tomado de la revista

El camí de Castelló : la descoberta d'un camí d'origen medieval. 'El camino de Castelló : el descubrimiento de un camino medieval'.

Resumen tomado de la revista

Una passa més en el camí de la reinserció escolar. 'Un paso más en el camino de la reinserción escolar'.

Resumen tomado parcialmente de la propia publicación. La autora es coordinadora y responsable del programa escolar del centro Es Fusteret