Comparison between hydrographically conditioned digital elevation models in the morphometric charaterization of watersheds

The aim of this study was to compare the hydrographically conditioned digital elevation models (HCDEMs) generated from data of VNIR (Visible Near Infrared) sensor of ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer), of SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) and topographical maps from IBGE in a scale of 1:50,000, processed in the Geographical Information System (GIS), aiming the morphometric characterization of watersheds. It was taken as basis the Sub-basin of São Bartolomeu River, obtaining morphometric characteristics from HCDEMs. Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and cross validation were the statistics indexes used to evaluate the quality of HCDEMs. The percentage differences in the morphometric parameters obtained from these three different data sets were less than 10%, except for the mean slope (21%). In general, it was observed a good agreement between HCDEMs generated from remote sensing data and IBGE maps. The result of HCDEM ASTER was slightly higher than that from HCDEM SRTM. The HCDEM ASTER was more accurate than the HCDEM SRTM in basins with high altitudes and rugged terrain, by presenting frequency altimetry nearest to HCDEM IBGE, considered standard in this study.

Positron measurements in Mg-doped GaN and development of digital Doppler broadening spectroscopy

In this work parameters of Mg-doped GaN samples were studied using positron annihilation spectroscopy and analyzed. It is shown that gallium vacancies exist in an unintentionally doped sample. Next, the sample with higher concentration of Mg and low growth temperature contains vacancy clusters. In case of low concentration of Mg the growth temperature does not affect the formation of defects. Analog electronics can be replaced by a modern digital device. While promising a high quantity of benefits, the performance of these digitizers requires thorough adjustment. A 14-bit two channel digitizer has been tested in order to achieve better performance than the one of a traditional analog setup, and the adjustment process is described. It has been shown that the digital device is unable to achieve better energy resolution, but it is quite close to the corresponding attribute of the available analog system, which had been used for measurements in Mg-doped GaN.

Mobile learning and video experience in delivering digital content

In recent years, the worldwide distribution of smartphone devices has been growing rapidly. Mobile technologies are evolving fast, a situation which provides new possibilities for mobile learning applications. Along with new delivery methods, this development enables new concepts for learning. This study focuses on the effectiveness and experience of a mobile learning video promoting the key features of a specific device. Through relevant learning theories, mobile technologies and empirical findings, the thesis presents the key elements for a mobile learning video that are essential for effective learning. This study also explores how previous experience with mobile services and knowledge of a mobile handset relate to final learning results. Moreover, this study discusses the optimal delivery mechanisms for a mobile video. The target group for the study consists of twenty employees of a Sanoma Company. The main findings show that the individual experience of learning and the actual learning results may differ and that the design for certain video elements, such as sound and the presentation of technical features, can have an impact on the experience and effectiveness of a mobile learning video. Moreover, a video delivery method based on cloud technologies and HTML5 is suggested to be used in parallel with standalone applications.

Focus on Users – The National Digital Library of Finland

Heli Kautosen esitys Digital Humanities 2012 -konferenssissa Hampurissa 20.7.2012

The National Digital Library of Finland – Public Interface FINNA

Aki Lassilan esitys IFLA-konferenssissa Helsingissä 14.8.2012.

Influência da administração da Plantago ovata (fibra dietética) na proteção da parede colônica em colite inflamatória induzida por ácido acético: estudo estereológico experimental em ratos

OBJETIVO: Estudo do papel da fibra dietética (Plantago ovata) na proteção e recuperação da parede intestinal de ratos submetidos a colite inflamatória induzida por ácido acético. MÉTODO: Utilizados 30 ratos Wistar machos, com peso variando entre 260 - 300g, distribuidos em três Grupos de 10 indivíduos: O Grupo I (n10) ou Grupo Controle, recebeu dieta padrão durante todo o experimento. O Grupo II (n10) ou Grupo Colite, recebeu igualmente, dieta padrão durante todo o experimento. O Grupo III (n10) ou Colite + Fibra, recebeu dieta padrão enriquecida com fibra dietética (10g de sementes e cutículas de Plantago ovata para cada 90g de dieta padrão). Os grupos II e II foram submetidos a indução de colite inflamatória no 14º dia, sendo todos os animais sacrificados no 21º dia de experimentação, quando foi efetuada a remoção do cólon. Os espécimes foram submetidos à análise estereológica e histológica, sendo avaliados estatisticamente pelo teste de Mann-Whitney. Analisou-se ainda, a variação ponderal dos animais durante o experimento. Os parâmetros estudados foram: os volumes parciais da mucosa, muscular da mucosa, submucosa, muscular própria, epitélio e lâmina própria do epitélio. RESULTADOS: a) A colite induzida pelo ácido acético causou diminuição dos volumes parciais do epitélio, muscular da mucosa e submucosa, além do aumento dos volumes parciais da lâmina própria e muscular própria. b) A suplementação de Plantago ovata (fibra dietética) evitou alterações causadas pela colite induzida por ácido acético nas camadas submucosa, muscular da mucosa e muscular própria. Não apresentou atuação sobre a mucosa, epitélio e lâmina própria. c) A colite induzida pelo ácido acético causou perda ponderal nos animais de experimentação, que pode ser evitada pela suplementação de Plantago ovata (fibra dietética). CONCLUSÕES: A suplementação dietética com o Plantago ovata (fibra dietética), exerce efeito benéfico na proteção do intestino submetido à colite inflamatória induzida por ácido acético a 8%.

Digital Cultural Heritage at the National Library of Finland

Short presentation about how digital cultural heritage is created and collected by the National Library of Finland

Esclarecer o idoso sobre o exame digital retal diminui o desconforto na sua primeira realização?

OBJETIVO: Verificar o grau de desconforto referido por homens idosos que realizam pela primeira vez o exame digital retal (EDR) na prevenção do câncer de próstata e o efeito de esclarecimentos prévios sobre essa queixa. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo e aleatório em 120 homens, com idade de 60 a 80 anos, distribuídos em dois grupos: grupo A (consulta médica rotineira) e grupo B (consulta médica com intervenção educativa). No grupo B, os instrumentos de informação foram: palestra informal com esclarecimentos sobre EDR e câncer de próstata, visualização de maquete da pelve masculina, mostruário com as relações anatômicas prostáticas, simulador do EDR e DVD com animação tridimensional dos órgãos pélvicos. O grau de desconforto foi medido através da escala visual de dor. Utilizou-se o teste do qui-quadrado, com significância de 0,05. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença significativa entre o grau de desconforto referido no EDR entre os dois grupos, 81% do grupo B referiram-no como leve e 80% do grupo A, como moderado ou intenso, com p significativo de 0,01. Os sinais e sintomas foram a principal razão da consulta em 35% dos pacientes, 78% foram à consulta sozinhos e 81% comentaram o exame com a parceira. Sem diferença estatística, 94,2% no grupo A e 97,8% no grupo B repetiriam o exame no ano seguinte e 91,6% no grupo A e 96,6% no grupo B relataram que o exame não foi pior do que imaginavam. Todos recomendariam o EDR para parentes ou amigos. CONCLUSÃO: Os pacientes que fizeram o EDR pela primeira vez após consulta urológica com esclarecimentos educativos prévios sobre o tema referiram significativamente menor desconforto.

DIGITAL BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IN EMERGING MARKETS – Developing Business Marketing in Russia

The core idea of this Master's Thesis was that five key characteristics – market heterogeneity, sociopolitical governance, chronic shortage of resources, unbranded competition, and inadequate infrastructure – of emerging markets are radically different from the traditional industrialized capitalist society and they will require us to rethink the core assumptions of business-to-business marketing, such as business relationships, marketing communication elements, and digitalization. In this research, Russia is considered to be an emerging market that reflects the aforementioned theoretical characteristics. The research was a qualitative case study and furthermore a collective case study. In the beginning three digital marketing professionals were interviewed to better understand digital B2B marketing. The actual research data was collected through seven structured theme interviews with representatives of the case companies operating in Russia. The selection of case companies included three business consulting companies and four industrial companies. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand and clarify how business marketing exploits digital marketing methods as a part of the chosen business marketing strategy under emerging markets’ special conditions. This objective was divided in three research questions: 1) How the chosen marketing strategy reflects in the business marketing process? 2) How digital marketing communication contributes to business marketing? 3) How are the emerging markets’ characteristics reflected in the business marketing process? The main research findings indicate that digital business-to-business marketing communications can be useful and effective. Moreover, business DMC can be defined and structured in a reasonable way. The company's prevalent marketing paradigm and the chosen marketing strategy reflect in the business marketing process, and in utilizing digital marketing communications. The assumption that emerging markets set an environment with special characteristics for business marketing was supported by the study. However, the business environmental aspects were not considerably disturbing digital B2B marketing, but making it even more reasonable to harness in Russia.

Policy guidelines, the National Digital Library and Europeana

Minna Karvosen esitys Europeana työpajassa 20.11.2012 Helsingissä.