Interlacing of zeros of orthogonal polynomials under modification of the measure

We investigate the mutual location of the zeros of two families of orthogonal polynomials. One of the families is orthogonal with respect to the measure dμ (x), supported on the interval (a, b) and the other with respect to the measure |x -c|τ|x -d|γdμ (x), where c and d are outside (a, b) We prove that the zeros of these polynomials, if they are of equal or consecutive degrees, interlace when either 0 < τ, γ ≤ 1 or γ = 0 and 0 < τ ≤ 2. This result is inspired by an open question of Richard Askey and it generalizes recent results on some families of orthogonal polynomials. Moreover, we obtain further statements on interlacing of zeros of specific orthogonal polynomials, such as the Askey-Wilson ones. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

La expansión selectiva de la producción agropecuaria en América Latina = The selective expansion of agricultural production in Latin America

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Eliminação de ruído impulsivo em imagens coloridas usando um filtro mediano seletivo e retoque digital

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Electrochemical feasibility study of methyl parathion determination on graphite-modified basal plane pyrolytic graphite electrode

A low-cost electrochemical method was developed for the determination of trace-level of methyl parathion (MP) based on the properties of graphite-modified basal plane pyrolytic graphite electrode (graphite-bppg). A combination of graphite-bppg with square-wave voltammetric (SWV) analysis resulted in an original, sensitive and selective electrochemical method for determination of MP pesticide in drinking water. The electrode was constructed and the electrochemical behavior of MP was studied. Immobilization is achieved via film modification from dispersing graphite powder in deionized water and through pipeting a small volume onto the electrode surface allowing the solvent to volatilize. The strong affinity of the graphite modifier for the phosphorous group of the MP allowed the deposition of a significant amount of MP in less than 60 seconds. The cyclic voltammetric results indicate that the graphite-bppg electrode can enhance sensitivity in current intensity towards the quasi-reversible redox peaks of the products of the cathodic reduction of the nitro group at negative potential (peak I = 0.077 V and peak II = –0.062 V) and that the cathodic irreversible peak (peak III = –0.586 V) in comparison with bare bppg electrode and is also adsorption controlled process. Under optimized conditions, the concentration range and detection limit for MP pesticide are respectively 79.0 to 263.3 mmol L-1 and 3.00 mmol L-1. The proposed method was successfully applied to MP determination in drinking water and the performance of this electrochemical sensor has been evaluated in terms of analytical figures of merit.

Planejamento e estudo da viabilidade de obtenção do pró-fármaco recíproco nitrofural-alendronato potencialmente antichagásico

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Tratamento a plasma de polímeros comerciais transparentes

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Validação de metodologia analítica para determinação de lumefantrina em plasma e sangue total adsorvido em papel de filtro por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE) em pacientes com malária por plasmodium falciparum

Dentre as ferramentas para alcançar o tratamento ótimo para a malária, se destaca a monitorização das concentrações dos antimaláricos nos fluídos biológicos. Ao se considerar que o Coartem® é empregado na terapia de primeira linha para o tratamento da malária falciparum, justifica-se a realização deste estudo que objetivou validar metodologia analítica para determinação de lumefantrina em amostras de sangue total, adsorvidas em papel de filtro, e em plasma, por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE), em pacientes com malária por Plasmodium falciparum não complicada, empregando-se extração líquido-líquido. Foram realizados estudos de seletividade, linearidade, curva de calibração, limites de detecção e quantificação, recuperação, precisão intra e inter-ensaio, estabilidade e robustez. As amostras, para o estudo de aplicabilidade do método proposto, foram coletadas de pacientes com malária falciparum utilizando Coartem® (arteméter-20mg + lumefantrina- 120mg) no D3. As condições cromatográficas otimizadas foram: comprimento de onda de 335nm, fluxo 1,2mL/min. e fase móvel composta por acetonitrila-água (60:40, v/v) pH=3,5. A extração líquido-líquido demonstrou ser eficiente, pois a recuperação média foi de 101,3% para plasma e 84,3% para sangue total. O método foi seletivo e linear em intervalo de concentração de 160 a 1760ng/mL. Os limites de detecção e de quantificação foram 32ng/mL e 160ng/mL. O coeficiente de variação médio intra-ensaio, do plasma e sangue total, respectivamente, foram 10,88 e 8,38% e inter-ensaio de 13,21 e 11,78%. O analito demonstrou ser estável em sangue total adsorvido em papel de filtro por até 70 dias. Modificações no pH, fluxo e composição da fase móvel não alteraram significativamente a resolução do analito de interesse, sugerindo uma robustez adequada. O método demonstrou ser eficaz na quantificação de lumefantrina em amostras de sangue total de pacientes com malária falciparum bem como os parâmetros de validação estão de acordo com as recomendações dos órgãos regulamentadores no Brasil.

Microwave switchable frequency selective surface with high quality factor resonance and low polarization sensitivity

We present a microwave switchable frequency selective surface with high quality factor transmission resonance. The high quality resonance is achieved by excitation of the trapped-mode in array with two concentric metal rings in a cell on a silicon substrate. Optical activation of the silicon substrate permits to switch off the transmission band.

Chemical modification of the surface of alumina with alkaline earth metal oxides using the polymeric precursor method for catalysis application

In this study, modifications of alumina surface with of alkaline earth metal oxides were studied, using the polymeric precursor method. The modified compounds were characterized by X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption-desorption and scanning electron microscopy. The catalytical properties of these new catalysts were evaluated for the transesterification reaction of babassu oil. It is observed that the transesterification reaction of babassu oil with methanol was successfully carried out using the modified alumina samples.

Effect of thermal modification on the physical properties of juvenile and mature woods of Eucalyptus grandis

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of thermal treatment on the physical properties of juvenile and mature woods of Eucalyptus grandis. Boards were taken from 30-year-old E. grandis trees. The boards were thermally modified at 180 °C in the Laboratory of Wood Drying and Preservation at UNESP, Botucatu, Sao Paulo state, Brazil. The results showed that thermal modification caused: (1) decrease of 6.8% in the density at 0% equilibrium moisture content of mature wood; (2) significant decreases of 14.7% and 35.6% in the maximum volumetric swellings of juvenile and mature woods, respectively; (3) significant decreases of 13.7% and 21.3% in the equilibrium moisture content of juvenile and mature woods, respectively. The influence of thermal modification in juvenile wood was lower than in mature wood and caused greater uniformity in the physical variations between these types of wood in E. grandis.

Aplicação de derivados de quitosana como agentes de transfecção para transferência gênica não viral

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Modification of jet shapes in PbPb collisions at root s(NN)=2.76 TeV

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Block Bone Graft Fixation ( Onlay): A Modification of the Surgical Technique

Several reconstructive methods of the alveolar ridge have been reported to make possible future rehabilitations with implants. Many of these methods come from studies done in animals, mainly rats. With this clinical practice based on scientific evidence, any experimental procedure that can be undertaken in real life is fundamental. Thus, any research that emulates as closely as possible those techniques used in humans are important. This study describes the modification of the technique for block bone graft fixation (onlay) in rats using the lag screw-type technique, normally used in clinical procedures for grafts in humans. The conclusion was that the execution of the described procedures minimizes interference of blood flow in the area because of the maintenance of the muscle insertion in the buckle aspect of the most anterior region of the mandible, providing better stability to the graft and better contact interface of the graft and receptor bed.

Adhesive bonding of resin composite to various titanium surfaces using diferente metal conditioners and a surface modification system

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Cellular and molecular studies of the effects of a selective COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib in the cardiac cell line H9c2 and their correlation with death mechanisms

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