Estudo da regeneração da paisagem após o fogo de 2004 na Serra do Caldeirão

Dissertação de mest., Gestão e Conservação da Natureza, Faculdade de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Univ. do Algarve, 2008

Caractéristiques familiales associées à l'initiation précoce à la consommation de psychotropes

Cette recherche porte sur les caractéristiques familiales associées à l'initiation précoce à la consommation de psychotropes chez les enfants âgés de 10, 11 et 12 ans. Cette étude s'appuie sur le constat suivant : bien que la plupart des individus s'initient à la consommation de psychotropes au cours de l'adolescence ou au début de l'âge adulte, un certain nombre d'entre eux en consommeront dès l'enfance (Oxford, Harachi, Catalano et Abbott, 2000). Aussi, on note que depuis le début des années 1990, les jeunes manifesteraient de moins en moins leur désapprobation à l'égard de la consommation de psychotropes, augmentant ainsi le niveau d'inquiétude face à cette situation (Johnston, O'Malley et Bachman, 1999). Il est reconnu que les enfants qui s'initient à la consommation de psychotropes, tels que le tabac, l'alcool et la marijuana, avant l'âge de 12 ans augmentent singulièrement leurs risques de développer des problèmes de consommation (abus, dépendance) à l'adolescence et à l'âge adulte (Kuperman, Chan, Kramer, Bierut, Bucholz, Fox, Hesselbrock et al. , 2005; Lambert, 2005), et de présenter différents problèmes d'adaptation sur les plans personnel, familial et social (Kuperman et al. , 2005). II semble donc important de s'intéresser à cette problématique, d'autant plus que la période de développement prépubertaire est reconnue fondamentale, notamment sur le plan du développement social, émotionnel, physique, comportemental, cognitif et affectif (Thomassin, 2004). Afin d'intervenir en amont de ces difficultés et d'offrir des programmes de prévention adaptés aux enfants s'étant initiés précocement aux psychotropes, il s'avère essentiel de mieux connaître les caractéristiques familiales associées à ce phénomène (Gouvernement du Québec, 2001). Cela se justifie par le fait qu'il appartient au système familial d'exercer une influence positive afin que l'enfant adopte des comportements adaptés (Clark, Cornelius, Kirisci, et Tarter, 2005; Sung, Erkanli, Angold, et Costello, 2003; Thomassin, 2004). On retrouve effectivement différentes caractéristiques familiales qui seraient associées à l'initiation précoce des enfants à la consommation de psychotropes, notamment, la structure familiale (Saint-Jacques, Turcotte, Drapeau, Cloutier et Doré, 2004), les caractéristiques personnelles des parents dont la présence d'un problème avec la justice, de santé mentale ou de consommation de psychotropes, les pratiques éducatives lacunaires des parents à l'égard des enfants, ainsi qu'un faible engagement parental (Vitaro, Carbonneau, Gosselin, Tremblay et Zoccolillo, 2000). Les objectifs de l'étude sont donc : (1) d'identifier les caractéristiques familiales associées à l'initiation précoce à la consommation de psychotropes chez ces enfants et (2) d'identifier, parmi ces caractéristiques familiales, celles qui sont les plus fortement associées à une initiation précoce aux psychotropes."--Résumé abrégé par UMI.

Special issue on the 6th Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control (Controlo 2004)

The Portuguese Association of Automatic Control (APCA) organizes, every two years, the Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control. Its 6th edition (Controlo 2004) was held from 7 to 9 June, 2004 at the University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal, by its Centre for Intelligent Systems (CSI). CONTROLO 2004 International Program Committee (IPC) has decided, from the very start, to ask for submission of full draft papers, to encourage special sessions with well-defined themes, and for student papers. All papers have been reviewed by three separate reviewers. From the 122 contributions submitted, the IPC selected 89 oral papers, 20 special session papers, and 5 student posters. CONTROLO 2004 Technical Programme consists of 33 oral sessions (5 being special sessions) and 1 poster session, covering a broad range of control topics, both from theory and applications. The programme also includes three plenary lectures, given by leading experts in the field, Professors Ricardo Sanz, João Miranda Lemos and Rolf Isermann.

Detection of explosive vapors using organic thin-film transistors

Field effect transistors (FETs) based on organic materials were investigated as sensors for detecting 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) vapors. Several FET devices were fabricated using two types of semiconducting organic materials, solution processed polymers deposited by spin coating and, oligomers (or small molecules) deposited by vacuum sublimation. When vapors of nitroaromatic compounds bind to thin films of organic materials which form the transistor channel, the conductivity of the thin film increases and changes the transistor electrical characteristic. The use of the amplifying properties of the transistor represents a major advantage over conventional techniques based on simple changes of resistance in polymers frequently used in electronic noses.

A microelectrode impedance method to measure interaction of cells

An impedance method was developed to determine how immune system cells (hemocyte) interact with intruder cells (parasites). When the hemocyte cells interact with the parasites, they cause a defensive reaction and the parasites start to aggregate in clusters. The level of aggregation is a measure of the host-parasite interaction, and provides information about the efficiency of the immune system response. The cell aggregation is monitored using a set of microelectrodes. The impedance spectrum is measured between each individual microelectrode and a large reference electrode. As the cells starts to aggregate and settle down towards the microelectrode array the impedance of the system is changed. It is shown that the system impedance is very sensitive to the level of cell aggregation and can be used to monitor in real time the interaction between hemocyte cells and parasites.

Kritik des Ökonomismus 2004 - 2006 : Drei Essays

Unter dem zusammenfassenden Titel „Kritik des Ökonomismus“ werden hier drei zeitkritische Essays vorgelegt: 1 „Das verkehrte Verhältnis zwischen Ökonomie und Kultur“ (2004) 2 „Innovation und Wachstum zwischen Ökonomie und Kultur“ (2005) 3 „Die Zukunft der Demokratie“ (2006) Die Texte sind in der angegebenen Reihenfolge im Februar der Jahre 2003, 2004 und 2005 geschrieben worden und sie sind dann im jeweiligen Folgejahr im Jahrbuch des Landkreises Hildesheim erschienen. Mit diesen drei Essays wird der Versuch unternommen, die krisenhafte gesellschaftliche Situation sowie die erkennbaren Zukunftstendenzen im Zusammenhang zu verstehen, zu kritisieren, einige Schlussfolgerungen zu ziehen und zur Diskussion zu stellen. Bestimmte wichtige Teilthemen konnten dabei leider noch nicht explizit berücksichtigt werden; dies gilt insbesondere für die Bedeutung der Weltmärkte und das internationale politische System. Die hier vorgestellten Überlegungen sind insoweit unabgeschlossen und bedürfen daher einer Weiterentwicklung. Der Titel dieser Veröffentlichung ergibt sich daraus, dass der „Ökonomismus“ kritisiert wird. Damit ist gemeint, und dies ist auch die Kernthese, dass der auf Grundlage mächtiger Interessen zunehmend durchgesetzte gesamtgesellschaftliche Geltungsanspruch und die tatsächliche Dominanz eines bloßen Teilsystems der Gesellschaft, nämlich der Wirtschaft, - über das gesellschaftliche Ganze sich für dieses geistig, wirtschaftlich und politisch verhängnisvoll auswirkt. Die Bedingung der Möglichkeit einer Lösung der sich daraus ergebenden gesellschaftlichen Probleme besteht in einer tiefgehenden Veränderung der realen Gewichtung der Interessen innerhalb der Gesellschaft. Erst wenn eine solche veränderte Gewichtung verwirklicht wäre, könnte die systemisch beschränkte „ökonomische Rationalität der Mittel“ einer offenen „politisch-kulturellen Rationalität der Zwecke“ untergeordnet werden, um dann - auf dieser Grundlage - das neue Feld von Handlungsoptionen demokratisch zu gestalten.

2003/2004 annual accountability report

Each year the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reports to the Office of State Budget that includes the agency's mission, goals and objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures regarding the goals and objectives.

2004/2005 annual accountability report

Each year the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reports to the Office of State Budget that includes the agency's mission, goals and objectives to accomplish the mission, and performance measures regarding the goals and objectives.

Fingertip Facts 2004

Santee Cooper annually published Fingertip Facts, which provides a snapshot of utility, including listings of leadership, comparative highlights, year in review, and description of their environmental stewardship.

Prevalence of Artemisia Species Pollinosis in Western Poland: Impact of Climate Change on Aerobiological Trends, 1995-2004

Background: Artemisia species pollen represents a major cause of allergy in Central Europe. Variations in the pollen season, the influence of climate variables and the prevalence of pollinosis to it were analyzed in Poznan, in western Poland between 1995 and 2004. Methods: A Hirst volumetric spore trap was used for atmospheric sampling. Pollination date trend analysis and Spearman correlation tests were performed. Skin prick tests (SPT) and allergen specific immunoglobulin (Ig)E antibody measurements were performed in 676 and 524 patients, respectively. Results: The Artemisia species pollen season grew longer due to a clear advance in the starting day and only a slightly earlier end point; the peak day also came slightly earlier. Rainfall in the fi rst fortnight of July highly influenced pollen season severity. Temperature was directly correlated with daily Artemisia species pollen levels; relative humidity was inversely correlated. Twelve percent of patients had a positive SPT reaction to Artemisia species. Their symptoms were rhinitis and conjunctivitis (15%), atopic dermatitis (15%), chronic urticaria (14.3%), bronchial asthma (2.4%), and facial and disseminated dermatitis (1.3%). Elevated specifi c IgE concentrations were detected in the sera of 10.1% of patients. Conclusions: Artemisia species pollen is an important cause of pollinosis in western Poland. Pollen season intensity is highly influenced by rainfall in the previous weeks. Trends towards earlier season starts and longer duration, possibly caused by climate change, may have an impact on the allergic population.

Ensino da música em Portugal (1868-1930) : uma história da pedagogia e do imaginário musical

Tese de doutoramento, Educação (História da Educação), Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Educação, 2015

A censura sem limites : as práticas de censura no cinema e seus ecos na contemporaneidade demográfica luso-brasileira (1930-1950)

Tese de doutoramento, Educação (História da Educação), Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Educação, 2015

Thurston County GIS Data 2004

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Age-period-cohort effects in the incidence of hip fractures: political and economic events are coincident with changes in risk

Introduction: Healthcare improvements have allowed prevention but have also increased life expectancy, resulting in more people being at risk. Our aim was to analyse the separate effects of age, period and cohort on incidence rates by sex in Portugal, 2000–2008. Methods: From the National Hospital Discharge Register, we selected admissions (aged ≥49 years) with hip fractures (ICD9-CM, codes 820.x) caused by low/moderate trauma (falls from standing height or less), readmissions and bone cancer cases. We calculated person-years at risk using population data from Statistics Portugal. To identify period and cohort effects for all ages, we used an age–period–cohort model (1-year intervals) followed by generalised additive models with a negative binomial distribution of the observed incidence rates of hip fractures. Results: There were 77,083 hospital admissions (77.4 % women). Incidence rates increased exponentially with age for both sexes (age effect). Incidence rates fell after 2004 for women and were random for men (period effect). There was a general cohort effect similar in both sexes; risk of hip fracture altered from an increasing trend for those born before 1930 to a decreasing trend following that year. Risk alterations (not statistically significant) coincident with major political and economic change in the history of Portugal were observed around birth cohorts 1920 (stable–increasing), 1940 (decreasing–increasing) and 1950 (increasing–decreasing only among women). Conclusions: Hip fracture risk was higher for those born during major economically/politically unstable periods. Although bone quality reflects lifetime exposure, conditions at birth may determine future risk for hip fractures.

Participação das mulheres nas elites políticas e económicas no Portugal democrático (25 de Abril 1974 a 2004)

Este artigo surge na seqüência de uma pesquisa'^ que tem como preocupação a análise da modemização da sociedade portuguesa, através do estudo da discriminação do sexo na participação nos órgãos de poder. Representando as mulheres mais de cinqüenta por cento da população portuguesa e tendo actualmente uma prevalência maioritária nas universidades, pretende-se, em lálüma instância, compreender quais os factores sociais e culturais que dificultam que tal proporção - entre homens e mulheres - se verifique na liderança dos centros de poder político e econômico e os que explicam os poucos casos de sucesso. Numa primeira abordagem do problema, ê possível constatar que há um claro défice de participação feminina nestes domínios. Todavia, para que se possa iniciar a constmção de um conhecimento rigoroso sobre o fenômeno, é necessário saber mais. Nomeadamente, qual a extensão e estrutura do fenômeno nos campos político e econômico? Qual a sua evolução ao longo das três décadas? Quais as diferenças que existem entre a área econômica e a política? Só depois de respondermos a estas questões estaremos seriamente habilitados a, de um modo cientificamente rigoroso, procurar as variáveis econômicas, políticas, sociais e culturais que permitiram tais dinâmicas. Este artigo centra-se na análise quantitativa de parte dos resultados referentes à primeira etapa da pesquisa. A segunda etapa, em curso, permitirá uma abordagem sociológica mais fina, e qualitativa, sobre a importância dos papéis sociais de gênero e será objecto de novo texto no futuro. De algum modo, e utilizando a metáfora da floresta, o primeiro passo consiste na obtenção de indicadores sobre a sua dimensão e possíveis conjuntos que a estruturam; só em seguida se procurará analisar as particularidades de certos tipos de árvores e o modo como elas se desenvolveram. Os dados recolhidos apenas fazem uma separação entre homens e mulheres e, conhecendo bem a problemática teórica sobre a diferenciação de sexo e de gênero, o artigo centrar-se-á somente sobre a primeira dimensão do fenômeno. Todavia, procurar-se-á identificar pistas de reflexão sobre os papéis de gênero subjacentes à participação de homens e mulheres nos lugares de decisão.