Are early and late rate of force development differently influenced by fast-velocity resistance training?

This study examined the effect of fast-velocity concentric isokinetic resistance training (FV) on the rate of force development (RFD) at early (<100 ms) and late phases (>100 ms) of rising muscle force. Nine men participated in a 6-week resistance training intervention for the lower body, and nine matched subjects participated as controls (CON). During concentric isokinetic (180°s-1) knee extension training, subjects were instructed to do each contraction 'as fast and forcefully as possible'. Maximal muscle strength (MVC) and RFD (0-10, 0-20, ..., 0-250 ms from the onset of contraction) were measured during maximal voluntary isometric contraction of the knee extensors (KE). There were no significant changes in MVC of KE in both groups after intervention (FV = 314·2 ± 101·1 versus 338·7 ± 88·0 N{bullet operator}m, P>0·05; CON = 293·3 ± 94·8 versus 280·0 ± 72·2 N{bullet operator}m, P>0·05). The RFD increased 39-71% at time intervals up to 90 ms from the onset of the contraction (P<0·05), whereas no change occurred at later time intervals. Similarly, relative RFD (i.e.%MVC{bullet operator}s-1) (RFDr) increased 33-56% at time intervals up to 70 ms from the onset of the contraction (P<0·05). It can be concluded that a short period of resistance training performed with concentric fast-velocity isokinetic muscle contractions is able to enhance RFD and RFDr obtained at the early phase of rising muscle force. © 2013 The Authors Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging © 2013 Scandinavian Society of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine.

Why silver deposition is so fast: Solving the enigma of metal deposition

A perfect match: Silver deposition is one of the fastest electrochemical reactions, even though the Ag+ ion loses more than 5 eV solvation energy in the process. This phenomenon, an example of the enigma of metal deposition, was investigated by a combination of MD simulations, DFT, and specially developed theory. At the surface, the Ag+ ion experiences a strong interaction with the sp band of silver, which catalyzes the reaction. Copyright © 2013 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Cost-effective composite electrode for the fast voltammetric screening and determination of riboflavin (B2) and pyridoxine (B6) in pharmaceuticals

Different solid composites made by mechanical dispersions of graphite particles into heated paraffin (from 65 to 80% graphite, in mass) were prepared and assessed in order to optimize their use in electrochemical and electroanalytical procedures for bioanalysis. Besides these, composites were also evaluated by thermoanalytical techniques aiming to study their conservation and long-term stability (over eight months without special care), among others. Best results were found at 80% m/m graphite in paraffin. Such electrode combines low-cost, stability, sensitivity, ease of maintenance and clearance, besides the possibilities of manufacture in many different forms and shapes (with or without modifications) and applicability in a wide range of pH. Electrochemical studies by different voltammetric techniques involving vitamins from complex B (riboflavin and pyridoxine) leaded to a better understanding about their electrooxidative processes onto carbon-composite electrodes, specially regarding reversibility and pH-dependence. Data were also acquired and optimized with analytical purposes, being square-wave voltammetry in pH 4.2 chosen by its many advantages. Good linearity between peak responses as function of concentration were reached from 5 to 43 μmol L-1 for riboflavin (peak at -0.257 V) and up to 8.5 × 10-4 mol L -1 for pyridoxine (peak at +1.04 V), best studied conditions; limits of detection (at an S/N of 3) for both analites showed to be circa 1.0 mol L-1. Different commercial samples were analyzed for riboflavin (EMS® complex B syrup) and pyridoxine (Citoneurin 5000 Merck® ampoules) providing 96.6% and 98.7% recoveries, respectively.

Fast assembly of non-thiolated DNA on gold surface at lower pH

In a typical protocol for attaching DNA to a gold electrode, thiolated DNA is incubated with the electrode at neutral pH overnight. Here we report fast adsorption of non-thiolated DNA oligomers on gold electrodes at acidic pH (i.e., pH ~3.0). The peak-to-peak potential difference and the redox peak currents in typical cyclic voltammetry of [Fe(CN)6]3- are investigated to monitor the attachment. Compared with incubation at neutral pH, the lower pH can significantly promote the adsorption processes, enabling efficient adsorption even in 30min. The adsorption rate is DNA concentration-dependent, while the ionic strength shows no influence. Moreover, the adsorption is base-discriminative, with a preferred order of A>C≫G, T, which is attributed to the protonation of A and C at low pH and their higher binding affinity to gold surface. The immobilized DNA is functional and can hybridize with its complementary DNA but not a random DNA. This work is promising to provide a useful time-saving strategy for DNA assembly on gold electrodes, allowing fast fabrication of DNA-based biosensors and devices. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

Adaptabilidade diferencial das variantes moleculares slow e fast da esterase-5 de Drosophila mulleri

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Fast-tracking the digital revolution: broadband for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Projeto e implementação em DSP de sistema de comunicação multiportadora baseado no padrão G.fast

As redes de acesso usando cabos de cobre atualmente utilizam bandas de frequência até 30 MHz, especificada no padrão VDSL2. À medida que arquiteturas híbridas de fibra e cobre se tornam mais proeminentes na indústria e academia, torna-se possível utilizar cabos metálicos mais curtos (i.e. até 250 metros) conectando o último ponto de distribuição aos usuários, de modo que frequências mais altas podem ser exploradas para se alcançar taxas de transmissão de dados de 500 Mbps ou mais, como é o caso do padrão G.fast atualmente em desenvolvimento no ITU-T. Nesse trabalho, um simulador no domínio do tempo foi desenvolvido para avaliar a capacidade do sistema G.fast com diferentes tamanhos de extensão cíclica e diferentes topologias de rede especificadas pelo ITU-T. Os resultados das simulações mostram que sistemas G.fast são robustos a bridged taps e capazes de atingir altas taxas de dados para todas as topologias simuladas, provendo suporte à próxima geração de serviços de banda larga. Além disso, esse trabalho descreve o progresso da implementação de um protótipo de modem baseado no padrão G.fast em um ambiente híbrido de DSP multicore e FPGA utilizando kits de avaliação adquiridos pela UFPA. Arquiteturas, protocolos de comunicação e benchmarks são apresentados e avaliados para se chegar à conclusão de que tal protótipo é factível e fornece suporte flexível a várias linhas de pesquisa em banda larga da próxima geração.

Paisagem e lugar na Amazônia produzidos pela globalização: uma análise a partir das empresas de fast food nos bairros de Nazaré e Umarizal, Belém-PA

As empresas transnacionais e nacionais sob à luz do capitalismo, instaladas especialmente em bairros centrais da cidade de Belém-PA, estariam complementando a metrópole de equipamentos urbanos, com paisagens estandardizadas, introduzidos pelas empresas de fast food, engendrando cosmopolitismo concernentes a todas as grandes metrópoles brasileiras e mundiais, concomitantemente, trazendo inflexões sócio-urbana para os moradores e trabalhadores do circuito inferior da economia, residentes em bairros centrais, como a mudança de frações do espaço urbano, de valor de uso para valor de troca e, sobretudo, a provável transmutação destes lugares para não-lugares, a partir de uma nova apreensão destes citadinos com os recortes espaciais, reforçada pelas mudanças paisagísticas. Apontando, continuamente o capitalismo imanente à globalização como vetores de mudanças na morfologia espacial, e, consequentemente nas relações sócio-cuturais.

Modelos paramétricos simples e causais para cabos de cobre apropriados para caracterização de enlaces em sistemas G.fast

O G.fast é um novo padrão da União Internacional de Telecomunicações que almeja atingir 1 Gb/s sobre enlaces de cobre curtos, utilizando freqüências de até 212 MHz. Essa nova tecnologia requer modelos paramétricos precisos de cabo para fins de projeto, simulação e testes de avaliação de desempenho. A maioria dos modelos de cabo de cobre foram desenvolvidos focando o espectro VDSL - isto é, freqüências de até 30 MHz - e adotam suposições que são violadas quando a faixa de freqüência é estendida para freqüências G.fast. Esta tese apresenta novos modelos de cabo simples e causais capazes de caracterizar com precisão enlaces de cobre compostos por segmentos individuais ou múltiplos, tanto no domínio do tempo quanto no domínio da freqüência. Resultados utilizando as topologias de referência do padrão G.fast mostram que, além de serem precisos, os novos modelos são atrativos devido ao baixo custo computacional e fórmulas fechadas para ajuste de seus parâmetros junto a dados medidos.

The Positive Effects of Priming Exercise on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics and High-Intensity Exercise Performance Are Not Magnified by a Fast-Start Pacing Strategy in Trained Cyclists

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Fast-Evolving Mitochondrial DNA in Ceriantharia: A Reflection of Hexacorallia Paraphyly?

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Non-destructive thermal wave method applied to study thermal properties of fast setting time endodontic cement

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Fast fault section estimation in distribution control centers using adaptive genetic algorithm

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A simple and fast method for assessment of the nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium rating of fertilizers using high-resolution continuum source atomic and molecular absorption spectrometry

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Gestão do Conhecimento aplicada à redes de Fast-Food

The knowledge currently stands as one of the intangible assets of fundamental importance in the competitive market in which it is organizations. Knowledge management has become mandatory in the competitive environment of today, as a tool to systematize knowledge within the organization. Underscoring the importance of this management process, this thesis aimed to identify possible problems and generate recommendations for improving the performance of Knowledge Management. The objective was achieved by conducting the analysis of a case study of a fast-food franchise through a case study in the ground plan of all the franchise restaurants. For the preparation of the case study was required to respect a theoretical review on the introduction of the concepts of knowledge management in fast-food restaurants, in addition to reviewing the theory on the concepts of organizational learning and on Standardization. When finalizing the theoretical review and analyze the case study was proposed recommendations and highlight difficulties and good practice found in the analyzed organization, and procedures for demonstrating the success of knowledge management in organizations