Planejamento do número de árvores na composição de sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta (ILPF).

2008

Planejamento participativo para implementação de sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária-floresta.

2009

Danos provocados em eucalipto por bovinos criados em sistema silvipastoril no município de Cruzmaltina, PR.

2009

Grama-estrela-roxa: gramínea forrageira para diversificação de pastagens no Acre.

Origem, taxonomia e descrição morfológica; Características agronômicas; Qualidade da forragem; Potencial tóxico; Produção animal; Manejo do pastejo; Consorciação com leguminosas.

Capim-tangola: gramínea forrageira recomendada para solos de baixa permeabilidade do Acre.

2009

Métodos para a determinação de multiresíduos de agrotóxicos em produtos agrícolas.

2008

Avaliação de clones de cajueiro anão precoce em Rio Branco-Acre.

Entre os maiores entraves para a exploração racional da cultura do caju no Estado do Acre, destacam-se os problemas fitossanitários, principalmente a Antracnose, causada pelo fungo Colletotrichum gloesporioides, que encontra na região, condições climáticas favoráveis (altas temperaturas e alta umidade), causando perdas consideráveis na produção e na qualidade da castanha e do pedúnculo. Na população de ocorrência espontânea no Estado, observa-se plantas com diferentes graus de tolerância à doença, principalmente no município de Xapuri, entretanto, estes materiais apresentam características desfavoráveis para o cultivo econômico. A introdução, avaliação e seleção de materiais com características superiores como baixo porte e precocidade na produção, é de primordial importância para o desenvolvimento de uma cajuicultura moderna. Por estas razões, em janeiro de 1996, foi implantada uma coleção de trabalho no Centro de Pesquisa Agroflorestal do Acre - CPAF/AC, com o objetivo de avaliar quatro clones de cajueiro anão precoce, oriundos do Centro Nacional de Agroindústria Tropical.

Efeito da cobertura do solo com amendoim forrageiro (Arachis pintoi e Arachis glabrata) na produtividade de café no Acre.

A Embrapa Acre vem realizando um estudo com o objetivo de avaliar a viabilidade técnica e econômica da utilização do amendoim forrageiro como cobertura do solo em cultivo de café.

Análise da viabilidade técnica e econômica para recuperação de cafezais no Acre.

O presente trabalho objetivou avaliar a viabilidade técnica e econômica de três linhagens de café (duas da espécie Coffea arabica e uma da espécie Coffea canephora) após poda de renovação, utilizando-se o ensaio comparativo entre progênies e linhagens de café instalado no Campo Experimental da Embrapa Acre, em Rio Branco-AC, num solo Podzólico Vermelho-Amarelo, em janeiro de 1989.

Produção de mudas de cafeeiros por sementes e estacas.

A propagação do cafeeiro é feita de duas formas: sexuada, que se baseia no uso de sementes, e assexuada, baseada no uso de estruturas vegetativas das plantas, a exemplo do uso das estacas, ou pedaços de seus ramos. No Acre, o processo usual de propagação do cafeeiro, tanto da espécie arabica como canephora, é por semente.

Girolando breed genetic improvement program - Sire summary - Progeny test results - July/2015.

The Girolando breed progeny test was established in 1997, as a result of the partnership between Girolando and Embrapa Dairy Cattle. In 2007, the Programa de Melhoramento Genético da Raça Girolando? PMGG (Genetic Improvement Program of the Girolando Breed) was implemented. Besides interacting with previously existing initiatives of the Girolando Breeders Association, such as the genealogical register service, the progeny test and the dairy control service, the PMGG launched the Linear Evaluation System (SLAG). The main objectives of the PMGG comprises identification of genetically superior individuals, the technically-oriented multiplication of genetics, the evaluation of economic traits and the promotion of sustainable dairy activities. The program have yielded impressive results. The Girolando breed semen sales increases faster than any other breed in Brazil.

Adequação ambiental das propriedades rurais para o agronegócio do futuro.

2007

Voice Performance Evaluation of Street Children From Aracaju, Brazil Using Perceptual-Auditory and Acoustic Analyses

Objective. To compare the voice performance of children involved in street labor with regular children using perceptual-auditory and acoustic analyses.Methods. A controlled cross-sectional study was carried out on 7- to 10-year-old children of both genders. Children from both groups lived with their families and attended school regularly; however, child labor was evident in one group and not the other. A total of 200 potentially eligible street children, assisted by the Child Labor Elimination Programme (PETI), and 400 regular children were interviewed. Those with any vocal discomfort (106, 53% and 90, 22.5%) had their voices assessed for resonance, pitch, loudness, speech rate, maximum phonation time, and other acoustic measurements.Results. A total of 106 street children (study group [SG]) and 90 regular children (control group [CG]) were evaluated. the SG group demonstrated higher oral and nasal resonance, reduced loudness, a lower pitch, and a slower speech rate than the CG. the maximum phonation time, fundamental frequency, and upper harmonics were higher in the SG than the CG. Jitter and shimmer were higher in the CG than the SG.Conclusion. Using perceptual-auditory and acoustic analyses, we determined that there were differences in voice performance between the two groups, with street children having better quality perceptual and acoustic vocal parameters than regular children. We believe that this is due to the procedures and activities performed by the Child Labor Elimination Program (PETI), which helps children to cope with their living conditions.

Festival Images: brand image and stakeholders' brand relationship types at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Fringe) is the largest arts festival in the world and it has inspired the creation of similar festivals world-wide. Since its conception in 1947, the Fringe has demonstrated significant growth in visitor numbers; ticket sales; and its economic contribution. Despite this, the sustainable future of Edinburgh’s festivals is debated as Edinburgh, ‘the Festival City’, faces threats from other festival destinations. Festivals position Edinburgh creatively in contrast to the city’s traditionally perceived image as a cultural-historic centre. Despite this, little research has been undertaken into the creative and cultural significance of Edinburgh’s festivals, including the Fringe. This interdisciplinary research grounded in marketing, tourism, and festival and event management; and underpinned by constructivism, presents an understanding of types of brand relationships that exist between the Fringe and its primary stakeholders. This is achieved through defining both the Fringe brand image and its primary stakeholders; and applying these definitions to the development of a typology of Fringe-stakeholders’ brand relationships. The significance of this study is evident within its topic of inquiry and the research methods applied. In the little-considered arena of arts festivals and their stakeholders, this is the first in-depth study into the Fringe as a festival and festival brand. Within this, the definition of a Fringe brand image contributes to understanding the cultural and creative significance of the Fringe. Furthermore, this research contributes a unique understanding of the types of stakeholders that are engaged with the Fringe. The types of brand relationships that exist between these stakeholders and the Fringe are another significant contribution to knowledge and understanding. While specific to the present context, these findings may prove transferable to further festivals or events, and related areas and industries. The contribution made by this research to the methodological developments in festival and event studies is of additional significance. The application of visual research methods, including semiotic analysis and photo-elicitation within phenomenological interviews, has previously been applied in marketing, consumer, and tourism research, but not to the understanding of festival brands and stakeholders’ brand relationship types. Findings of this research illustrate that existing marketing and consumer brand frameworks and stakeholder theories are applicable to festivals. Further, it is possible to define ‘a’ Fringe brand image which is subjective and contradictory. The unique open-access and organic, operational model of the Fringe facilitates its many contributors, and consumers. Fringe stakeholders may be categorised according to their level of engagement with the Fringe (as primary or secondary) and their particular stakeholder role(s), which are varied and multiple. Fringe-stakeholder brand relationship types are overwhelmingly positive; and are based upon interpersonal relationship dimensions (including friendships, marriages, kinships and partnerships). Fringe-stakeholder brand relationship types can be classified therefore as having similar dimensions to those brand relationship types previously described for consumer products and brands.

The impact of interconnectedness in a triadic relationship between a financial services provider, IFAs, and customers.

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of interconnectedness between a long-term savings and investments provider, Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and customers. Ritter’s (2000) framework of the effect of interconnectedness was used to analyse this triadic relationship. Conceptual studies of triadic business relationships are scarce in marketing and organisational research (Blakenburg & Johanson, 1992; Havila, Johnson & Thilenius, 2004; Ritter, 2000). However, the applicability of a triadic relationship has been tested in a number of case studies (Andersson & Mattsson, 2004; Cunningham & Pyatt, 1989; Jaaskelainen, Kuivalainen & Saarenketo, 2000; Narayandas, 2002; Odorici & Corrado, 2004; Pardo & Salle, 1994; Trimachi, 2002). This study was conducted in collaboration with one of the UK’s largest long-term savings and investments providers. A substantial proportion of the provider’s business is conducted through IFAs and thus their significance as a major stakeholder. Indeed, the majority of sales in the long-term savings and investments industry in the UK are realised through IFAs. Academic studies (Gough, 2005; Gough & Nurullah, 2009) have indicated that IFAs are the strongest distribution channel in the industry. Thus, by analysing the impact of the interconnectedness in this relationship, a strategy that can increase the relationship performance can be proposed. However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, a study that investigates the effect of the interconnectedness in this triadic relationship has not been established. In addition, the regulatory environment which continues to face change such as the recent implementation of Retail Distribution Review (RDR) on 1st January 2013 will make the relationship more rather than less complex.