Relação umidade versus resistência à penetração para um argissolo amarelo distrocoeso no recôncavo da Bahia

A resistência do solo à penetração é considerada a propriedade mais adequada para expressar o grau de compactação do solo e, consequentemente, a facilidade que este oferece à penetração das raízes. Por isso, sua quantificação representa um importante indicativo da dinâmica de crescimento e desenvolvimento do sistema radicular das plantas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar a relação entre a umidade do solo e a resistência à penetração em um Argissolo Amarelo distrocoeso na região do Recôncavo da Bahia. O estudo foi realizado no município de Governador Mangabeira - BA, em um pomar comercial de laranja 'Pêra' (Citrus sinensis Osb.) sob porta-enxerto de limão-cravo (Citrus limonia Osbeck) cultivado com feijão-de-porco (Canavalia ensiformis L.). As avaliações foram realizadas entre junho e dezembro de 2008, com um penetrômetro de impacto modelo Stoff (1991), e a amostragem do solo, em duas profundidades: 0,0-0,20 e 0,20-0,40 m, nas entrelinhas da cultura. Para caracterização da relação umidade do solo versus resistência à penetração de raízes, realizou-se a avaliação estatística descritiva e testaram-se quatro modelos de ajuste: dois exponenciais e dois potenciais. Os resultados demonstram que a resistência à penetração do solo apresentou distribuição diferente da normal e elevado coeficiente de variação, assim como os modelos matemáticos testados mostraram bom ajuste; o modelo exponencial foi o que apresentou os melhores índices de aferição para a relação umidade do solo versus resistência à penetração.

Distribución geográfica y cronoestratigráfica de Palliolum (Lissochlamys) excisum (Mollusca, Pectinidae) en España

Palliolum (L.) excisum (Bronn) se encuentra en España en tres áreas: Cordillera Litoral (Cordillera Costero-Catalana), región de Alicante (Cordilleras Béticas) y Depresión del Guadalquivir. En las dos primeras tiene una distribución puntual, mientras que en la última son frecuentes las localidades en las que se presenta. Litológicamente es una especie que va asociada a las facies detríticas finas, faltando en las facies gruesas y carbonatadas. En la región maditerránea y en la atlántica del sur de Europa tiene una edad pliocénica. Sólo en el Camping Francás (España) correspondería al Mioceno superior y no se puede descartar la posibilidad de que esta localidad pudiera pertenecer al Plioceno. En el contravertido yacimiento de Dar-Bel-Hamri (Marruecos) presenta una posición estratigráfica dudosa y su edad se ha considerado como Massiniense.

Some fundamental aspects of palentological methodology: its problems and incidence

Two trends which presently exist in relation to the concept of Paleontology are analyzed, pointing out some of the aspects which negative influence. Various reflections are made based on examples of some of the principal points of paleontological method, such as the influence of a punctual sampling, the meaning of size-frequency distribution and subjectivity in the identification of fossils. Topics which have a marked repercussion in diverse aspects of Paleontology are discussed.

La estratigrafía del Mioceno entre Altafulla y Torredembarra (província de Tarragona)

Se da la estratigrafa de dos secciones del Mioceno en el sector de Altafulla-Torredembarra. Las dos secciones se caracterizan por su elevado contenido en COsCa.

La estratigrafía y la fauna de la sección de Francás (Tarragona)

Se da la estratigrafia y la dispersión de la fauna en la sección de Francás (Tarragona). La edad de la seccin no es inferior al Tortoniense.

Retrospective feasibility study of simultaneous integrated boost in cervical cancer using Tomotherapy: the impact of organ motion and tumor regression.

BACKGROUND: Whole pelvis intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is increasingly being used to treat cervical cancer aiming to reduce side effects. Encouraged by this, some groups have proposed the use of simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) to target the tumor, either to get a higher tumoricidal effect or to replace brachytherapy. Nevertheless, physiological organ movement and rapid tumor regression throughout treatment might substantially reduce any benefit of this approach. PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical target volume - simultaneous integrated boost (CTV-SIB) regression and motion during chemo-radiotherapy (CRT) for cervical cancer, and to monitor treatment progress dosimetrically and volumetrically to ensure treatment goals are met. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Ten patients treated with standard doses of CRT and brachytherapy were retrospectively re-planned using a helical Tomotherapy - SIB technique for the hypothetical scenario of this feasibility study. Target and organs at risk (OAR) were contoured on deformable fused planning-computed tomography and megavoltage computed tomography images. The CTV-SIB volume regression was determined. The center of mass (CM) was used to evaluate the degree of motion. The Dice's similarity coefficient (DSC) was used to assess the spatial overlap of CTV-SIBs between scans. A cumulative dose-volume histogram modeled estimated delivered doses. RESULTS: The CTV-SIB relative reduction was between 31 and 70%. The mean maximum CM change was 12.5, 9, and 3 mm in the superior-inferior, antero-posterior, and right-left dimensions, respectively. The CTV-SIB-DSC approached 1 in the first week of treatment, indicating almost perfect overlap. CTV-SIB-DSC regressed linearly during therapy, and by the end of treatment was 0.5, indicating 50% discordance. Two patients received less than 95% of the prescribed dose. Much higher doses to the OAR were observed. A multiple regression analysis showed a significant interaction between CTV-SIB reduction and OAR dose increase. CONCLUSIONS: The CTV-SIB had important regression and motion during CRT, receiving lower therapeutic doses than expected. The OAR had unpredictable shifts and received higher doses. The use of SIB without frequent adaptation of the treatment plan exposes cervical cancer patients to an unpredictable risk of under-dosing the target and/or overdosing adjacent critical structures. In that scenario, brachytherapy continues to be the gold standard approach.

Isolation of a novel monkey adenovirus reveals a new phylogenetic clade in the evolutionary history of simian adenoviruses

Adenoviruses of primates include human (HAdV) and simian (SAdV) isolates classified into 8 species (Human Adenovirus A to G, and Simian Adenovirus A). In this study, a novel adenovirus was isolated from a colony of cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) and subcultured in VERO cells. Its complete genome was purified and a region encompassing the hexon gene, the protease gene, the DNA binding protein (DBP) and the 100 kDa protein was amplified by PCR and sequenced by primer walking. Sequence analysis of these four genes showed that the new isolate had 80% identity to other primate adenoviruses and lacked recombination events. The study of the evolutionary relationships of this new monkey AdV based on the combined sequences of the four genes supported a close relationship to SAdV-3 and SAdV-6, lineages isolated from Rhesus monkeys. The clade formed by these three types is separated from the remaining clades and establishes a novel branch that is related to species HAdV-A, F and G. However, the genetic distance corresponding to the newly isolated monkey AdV considerably differs from these as to belong to a new, not yet established species. Results presented here widen our knowledge on SAdV and represents an important contribution to the understanding of the evolutionary history of primate adenoviruses.

Resultats de l'estudi avaluatiu sobre projectes d'aprenentatge-servei

Es presenten els resultats obtinguts en el projecte de recerca finançat per l'ICE-UB que porta per títol: Projecte d'estudi sobre l'avaluació de l'impacte (grau de satisfacció) dels projectes d'aprenentatge-servei.

Isolation of a novel monkey adenovirus reveals a new phylogenetic clade in the evolutionary history of simian adenoviruses

Adenoviruses of primates include human (HAdV) and simian (SAdV) isolates classified into 8 species (Human Adenovirus A to G, and Simian Adenovirus A). In this study, a novel adenovirus was isolated from a colony of cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) and subcultured in VERO cells. Its complete genome was purified and a region encompassing the hexon gene, the protease gene, the DNA binding protein (DBP) and the 100 kDa protein was amplified by PCR and sequenced by primer walking. Sequence analysis of these four genes showed that the new isolate had 80% identity to other primate adenoviruses and lacked recombination events. The study of the evolutionary relationships of this new monkey AdV based on the combined sequences of the four genes supported a close relationship to SAdV-3 and SAdV-6, lineages isolated from Rhesus monkeys. The clade formed by these three types is separated from the remaining clades and establishes a novel branch that is related to species HAdV-A, F and G. However, the genetic distance corresponding to the newly isolated monkey AdV considerably differs from these as to belong to a new, not yet established species. Results presented here widen our knowledge on SAdV and represents an important contribution to the understanding of the evolutionary history of primate adenoviruses.

Sociología de las profesiones sanitarias en Mérida: 1700-1833

A més d'un cens dels professionals sanitaris, en aquest llibre es porta a terme un estudi profund de la seva mentalitat, del nepotisme existent entre ells, els privilegis, la jerarquització i els contractes salarials. L'autor també fa una anàlisi de l'origen geogràfic d'aquests professionals i de la seva extracció social. Tot plegat sorgeix de l'estudi d'arxius municipals i parroquials.

Guia Managgend: Indicadors de gestió i de gènere per a la competitivitat i creixement dels sectors públic i privat de Catalunya en una societat del coneixement complexa.

L'actual crisi econòmica, del model de producció i les greus conseqüències que està tenint en el teixit industrial, productiu, econòmic, de consum, de diferents sectors, així com la pèrdua de competitivitat i el descens de la nostra productivitat com quasi la més baixa d'Europa, ens porta a cercar solucions i alternatives en la gestió empresarial i a la direcció de les organitzacions públiques i privades,com un dels factors estratègics que podrien ajudar a col·laborar a la sortida de la crisi.

Tecnologia i metodologia en l'ensenyament universitari

Aquest article ha estat concebut en dues parts diferenciades, la primera és una aproximació conceptual a l'ús de mitjans en l'ensenyament superior, la segona inclou una analisi crítica de l'ús i de les possibilitats d'aquests mitjans; aquesta analisi es porta a terme des de la perspectiva teórica plantejada anteriorment i amb una dimensió practica i normativa explícita.

El significat del projecte migratori: les dones parlen de la seva experiència

En aquest article es donen a conèixer els resultats més importants de la segona part d'una recerca sobre migració femenina duta a terme durant els anys 2005-2007 a diferents comunitats autònomes espanyoles, finançada per l"Institut de la Dona (Ministeri de Treball i Afers Socials). En aquesta segona fase, l"equip investigador ha tractat de recollir, a partir d"entrevistes, relats de vida i grups de discussió, la valoració personal de les dones migrants àrabs i llatines sobre el seu projecte migratori. Així mateix, aquest estudi els ha permès evidenciar les dificultats que troben aquestes dones en el procés d'acollida en els àmbits laboral, social, educatiu i, fins i tot, familiar, i quins recursos mobilitzen per superar amb èxit aquestes dificultats. Entre alguns d"aquests recursos destaquen les pràctiques cooperatives i les xarxes de solidaritat que estableixen entre elles en els espais de relació formal i informal on participen. I com aquests espais, en la mesura que són sensibles a les necessitats i als interessos de les dones migrants, esdevenen una veritable porta d'entrada a la societat d'acollida.

Rockfall monitoring by Terrestrial Laser Scanning ¿ case study of the basaltic rock face at Castellfollit de la Roca (Catalonia, Spain)

This case study deals with a rock face monitoring in urban areas using a Terrestrial Laser Scanner. The pilot study area is an almost vertical, fifty meter high cliff, on top of which the village of Castellfollit de la Roca is located. Rockfall activity is currently causing a retreat of the rock face, which may endanger the houses located at its edge. TLS datasets consist of high density 3-D point clouds acquired from five stations, nine times in a time span of 22 months (from March 2006 to January 2008). The change detection, i.e. rockfalls, was performed through a sequential comparison of datasets. Two types of mass movement were detected in the monitoring period: (a) detachment of single basaltic columns, with magnitudes below 1.5 m3 and (b) detachment of groups of columns, with magnitudes of 1.5 to 150 m3. Furthermore, the historical record revealed (c) the occurrence of slab failures with magnitudes higher than 150 m3. Displacements of a likely slab failure were measured, suggesting an apparent stationary stage. Even failures are clearly episodic, our results, together with the study of the historical record, enabled us to estimate a mean detachment of material from 46 to 91.5 m3 year¿1. The application of TLS considerably improved our understanding of rockfall phenomena in the study area.