Fuzzy angel: uma arquitetura distribuída de telemedicina para monitoramento de pacientes com esclerose lateral amiotrófica

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness that leads the patient to death, usually due to respiratory complications. Thus, as the disease progresses the patient will require noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and constant monitoring. This paper presents a distributed architecture for homecare monitoring of nocturnal NIV in patients with ALS. The implementation of this architecture used single board computers and mobile devices placed in patient’s homes, to display alert messages for caregivers and a web server for remote monitoring by the healthcare staff. The architecture used a software based on fuzzy logic and computer vision to capture data from a mechanical ventilator screen and generate alert messages with instructions for caregivers. The monitoring was performed on 29 patients for 7 con-tinuous hours daily during 5 days generating a total of 126000 samples for each variable monitored at a sampling rate of one sample per second. The system was evaluated regarding the rate of hits for character recognition and its correction through an algorithm for the detection and correction of errors. Furthermore, a healthcare team evaluated regarding the time intervals at which the alert messages were generated and the correctness of such messages. Thus, the system showed an average hit rate of 98.72%, and in the worst case 98.39%. As for the message to be generated, the system also agreed 100% to the overall assessment, and there was disagreement in only 2 cases with one of the physician evaluators.

Fuzzy angel: uma arquitetura distribuída de telemedicina para monitoramento de pacientes com esclerose lateral amiotrófica

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness that leads the patient to death, usually due to respiratory complications. Thus, as the disease progresses the patient will require noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and constant monitoring. This paper presents a distributed architecture for homecare monitoring of nocturnal NIV in patients with ALS. The implementation of this architecture used single board computers and mobile devices placed in patient’s homes, to display alert messages for caregivers and a web server for remote monitoring by the healthcare staff. The architecture used a software based on fuzzy logic and computer vision to capture data from a mechanical ventilator screen and generate alert messages with instructions for caregivers. The monitoring was performed on 29 patients for 7 con-tinuous hours daily during 5 days generating a total of 126000 samples for each variable monitored at a sampling rate of one sample per second. The system was evaluated regarding the rate of hits for character recognition and its correction through an algorithm for the detection and correction of errors. Furthermore, a healthcare team evaluated regarding the time intervals at which the alert messages were generated and the correctness of such messages. Thus, the system showed an average hit rate of 98.72%, and in the worst case 98.39%. As for the message to be generated, the system also agreed 100% to the overall assessment, and there was disagreement in only 2 cases with one of the physician evaluators.

Contribuição ao estudo de treliças não lineares considerando efeitos térmicos

This work presents the numerical analysis of nonlinear trusses summited to thermomechanical actions with Finite Element Method (FEM). The proposed formulation is so-called positional FEM and it is based on the minimum potential energy theorem written according to nodal positions, instead of displacements. The study herein presented considers the effects of geometric and material nonlinearities. Related to dynamic problems, a comparison between different time integration algorithms is performed. The formulation is extended to impact problems between trusses and rigid wall, where the nodal positions are constrained considering nullpenetration condition. In addition, it is presented a thermodynamically consistent formulation, based on the first and second law of thermodynamics and the Helmholtz free-energy for analyzing dynamic problems of truss structures with thermoelastic and thermoplastic behavior. The numerical results of the proposed formulation are compared with examples found in the literature.

Operacionalização do processo de treino no futebol feminino:situações de bola parada no meio campo ofensivo

Relatório de Estágio apresentado para a obtenção do grau de Mestre em Desporto com especialização em Treino Desportivo – Futebol

Estudo das alterações hematológicas e urinárias em cães em diferentes estágios de disfunção renal e avaliação do biomarcador cistatina C

Chapter 2 - Cystatin C is a cationic protein is not glycosylated, produced a steady state for all nucleated and present in biological fluids cells being freely filtered by the glomeruli and almost completely catabolized in the proximal tubule, it is a promising early renal dysfunction marker. This study aimed to determine and compare the serum concentration of cystatin C biomarker in 86 dogs. The animals were divided into four groups according to serum creatinine levels: G1 - up. 1.4 mg / dL (23 animals), G2 - 1.5-2.0 mg / dL (16 animals), G3 - 2.1 to 5.0 mg / dL (24 animals) and G4 - above 5.1 mg / dL (23 animals). There was the measurement of the parameters used in the clinical routine of small animals such as urea, urinary gamma glutamyl transferase, proteinuria, alkaline phosphatase, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, calcium/phosphorus ratio and cystatin C. There was no statistical difference for urea, proteinuria, phosphorus, calcium/phosphorus, potassium and cystatin C, however, the other showed no statistical difference. Based on the results we can infer that cystatin C was not a good early indicator of kidney disease in dogs. Chapter 3 - This study aimed to determine the hematological and urinalysis elements such as density, proteinuria, cylinders and pH in 86 dogs The animals were divided into four stages according to serum creatinine levels: I - up to 1.4 mg/dL (23 animals), II - 1.5-2.0 mg/dL (16 animals), III from 2.1 to 5.0 mg/dL (24 animals) and IV - above 5.1 mg/dL (23 animals). In stage III, IV there was anemia normocytic normochromic type. Stage II had a leukocytosis frame by neutrophilia with a regenerative left shift and stage III and IV detour degenerative left. The density remained within the reference values all stages. Proteinuria showed statistical significance for the classification 2+ (1.0 g/L), between stage I and II, II and IV. Only the cylinder granular statistical difference in the classification 2+ between stage II and III, and 3+ between stage I and III. The prevailing pH was acid. The haematological values compared to serum creatinine stages showed the changes in hemoglobin and packed cell volume erythrocytes become more pronounced as serum creatinine values rise , this is also the behavior of neutrophils rods and proteinuria.

O ensino de química na educação de jovens e adultos do ensino médio no município de Itumbiara-GO

For this study, a research was conducted in order to answer the question "What chemistry teaching has been developed in the Youth and Adult Education (EJA) ?". The research provides an overview of the object to the proposed changes, leading students to live with different realities and investigating the issue of contextualization based on the daily lives of these students related to the subject of chemistry. The methodology focuses ethnographic research of the case study, in which a case is studied in depth using the participant observation. In the survey data a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach was used. The work involved 6 schools that offer adult education high school; 6 directors of these schools; 6 coordinators who work in adult education; 6 Chemistry teachers and 123 students of the EJA, level high school, enrolled in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods. The first stage of the research consisted of questionnaires in schools where everyone involved responded closed and open questions applied to each specific group. In the second stage two schools were selected in order to conduct a deeper knowledge of adult education through practical activities of Chemistry and subsequent interview conducted in groups with students. Three teachers were also interviewed to enable a deepening of issues relating to EJA and Chemistry Teaching. The interviews were analyzed by the technique of Discursive Textual Analysis (ATD). The main issues addressed in the questionnaires and interviews were on the school structure, reasons that lead students to drop out or remained in adult education and those who make the stay, the view of those involved of the importance of chemistry discipline for students of EJA and how this should be offered. It is necessary that we need to promote changes in the chemistry class and its activities, respecting the experiences and experience already gained by the student during his life story. Another factor to be highlighted is the need for ongoing training of teachers working in adult education. Note that your continued education is given more by the experience and the ways in which they try to overcome adverse situations. The Chemistry subject taught is not agree with the principles of EJA and practiced curriculum is just an adaptation or content reduction from the regular curriculum. The improvement in chemistry teaching of EJA will take place through a dialogue between those involved in the process, clearer educational policies and willingness to implement change. Thus the teaching of chemistry contribute to the students of the EJA are actually scientifically literate and integrated into society.

Fatores pré-abate que influenciam na qualidade da carne de frangos griller

The consumption of a product is directly linked to its quality, and are required to comply with quality standard regulations. In chicken "griller" which comes from industrial strains, selected for best growth performance, shot with up to 35 days old and weighing 1,400kg, they have not been reported in the literature a number of quality aspects This study aimed determine the muscle transformation time in the flesh in chickens "griller" incidence of meat defects, "PSE" (pale, soft and exdudative) and "DFD" (dark, firm and dry) and their correlation between different window times slaughter (total time between beginning of the fasting and the time of slaughter) and pH curve, four different times post mortem. The base data for the study was composed of information of 208 chickens, collected between August and September 2014, in a slaughterhouse slaughtering chickens in the middle region of Triangulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba. We used the Minitab 17.1.0 program for the development of descriptive statistical analysis and Pareto charts. The Pearson correlation was used to evaluate the linear relationship between two variables and Excel 2013, Microsoft Office®, to produce tables and graphs. The analysis consisted of 11 chickens cities and the distance to the poultry slaughterhouse ranged from 24.5 km to 123 km. It was observed that the pH curve decays gradually until time 5horas after slaughter, and its increase was 24, indicating the transformation of the muscle meat. The incidence of regular meat was 39.9%, "DFD" 30.3% and "PSE" 29.8%. For "DFD" meat, it was observed that factors: low ambient temperature, longer transportation and fast window and mileage at dirt road, contributed to its occurrence (p <0.05). For "PSE" meat, it was observed that lower body weight factors, longer transport favored frequency (p <0.05) of the meat defect. There was no significant correlation in variance analysis between distance, waiting time at rest shed and humidity related to meat defects (p> 0.05). This high incidence of defects meat may be due to pre-slaughter stress factors.

Determinantes da intenção de compra de marcas de automóveis de passageiros

No mercado automóvel as diferenças de qualidade nos vários produtos tem vindo a esbater-se ao longo dos últimos anos, desta forma, o desempenho das marcas resulta cada vez mais do esforço e das estratégias de marketing. Apesar da decisão de compra do automóvel ser exigente e requerer um elevado envolvimento dos consumidores, os fatores hedónicos assumem um protagonismo crescente, afinal o automóvel é, para a maioria das pessoas, uma extenção da sua personalidade ou da imagem que pretendem transmitir para a sociedade, não sendo somente um meio de transporte. Cada marca de automóveis e cada modelo transmite uma mensagem e um simbolismo que o consumidor deseja ou despreza e que condicionam a sua Intenção de Compra. Assim, interessa conhecer os fatores que influenciam a Intenção de Compra do automóvel. Nesse sentido, com base numa amostra de 861 potenciais compradores de automóvel realizou-se um estudo quantitativo, de natureza descritiva e conclusiva, com a finalidade de confirmar em que medida as variáveis selecionadas: Brand Equity, Brand Experience, Publicidade, Experiência Anterior, Word-of-Mouth Recebido e Imagem do País de Origem, determinam, direta ou indiretamente, a intenção de compra da marca de automóveis. Os resultados da estimação do modelo estrutural, através do PLS, evidenciaram que as experiências sensoriais e comportamentais explicam 22% da avaliação das experiências anteriores com a marca; a experiência anterior com a marca, a imagem do país de origem e o WOM explicam 52,8% da qualidade percecionada; a experiência anterior com a marca, a publicidade e o WOM recebido contribui para determinar 18,8% das associações à marca; a lealdade à marca, a qualidade percecionada e as associações à marca explicam 57,4% do brand equity; por fim, a lealdade à marca, a experiência anterior e o brand equity explicam 47,6% da intenção de compra de uma determinada marca de automóveis. Acresce ainda que o grupo de marcas de maior prestígio se destacam por uma maior promoção do marketing relacional e experiencial. Deste estudo, conclui-se que práticas do marketing relacional e experiencial devem ser usadas para estreitar o relacionamento com clientes e potenciais clientes e para promover o valor da marca. As experiências de marketing devem ser objeto de uma boa estratégia de comunicação integrada, suportada nas novas tecnologias.

Eventos como promotores culturais de um destino turístico

O estudo da imagem de um destino turístico bem como os eventos são áreas cada vez mais importantes na investigação do turismo, pois apresentam uma função relevante na tomada de decisão e consequente satisfação do turista. Adquirindo uma importância também cada vez mais significativa, a cultura é hoje em dia usada como ferramenta estratégica de diferenciação entre destinos. Aglomerando estas três áreas, destinos turísticos, eventos e cultura, a presente dissertação tem como objetivo geral, perceber quais os principais benefícios para a imagem de um destino turístico, usando os eventos como promotores culturais desse mesmo destino. A metodologia adotada para chegar a estas conclusões, teve como base a investigação qualitativa, através da realização e análise de entrevistas semi-estruturadas a um conjunto de especialistas na área dos eventos culturais e criativos, que residam em cidade que já foram Capitais Europeias da Cultura (CEC), em questão, Graz, Génova, Liverpool e Maribor. Após a recolha e análise dos dados, verificou-se que os principais benefícios passam sobretudo pela reconfiguração, (re) posicionamento destes destinos, um maior reconhecimento do lugar, maior poder de atracção e sobretudo, uma perceção modificada positivamente.

Relatório de Estágio no Hotel Villa Batalha

O presente relatório diz respeito ao estágio realizado no âmbito do Mestrado em Gestão e Direção Hoteleira. Este foi realizado no Hotel Villa Batalha e teve o seu início a 1 de agosto de 2013 e terminou a 17 de maio de 2014. O objetivo deste relatório é descrever o estágio, o que foi feito e quais os conhecimentos e competências adquiridos. Durante o estágio foi realizado um cross training pelos vários departamentos do hotel, incluindo o departamento de Front Office, o departamento de Food & Beverage (F&B), o departamento de Manutenção e o departamento de Housekeeping. No final deste relatório encontra-se uma análise dos segmentos de mercado em termos de ocupação e receita, que foi realizada através da observação ao longo do estágio e da recolha de dados do programa Protel. Esta análise traduz um desafio proposto durante o estágio, com o objetivo de complementar e colmatar conhecimentos

Tourism through the gaze of stakeholders: the case of Óbidos Lagoon in Portugal

Coastal lagoons are valued and sensitive ecosystems often threatened by human pressure. In our study we focused on the development of local activities in the Óbidos lagoon and we aimed to understand the stakeholders’ view about the best solutions for local development. Stakeholders were divided into residents, tourists, groups of interest and surveys and interviews were applied. The results indicated that although the lagoon is considered a dynamic economical resource for the local economy communities, tourism was identified by all stakeholders as the strategic tool for development in the lagoon. These results suggest the urgency to promote sustainable guidelines for the local tourism development.

A Construção da Nação em Cabo Verde: Homogeneidade e Heterogeneidade na Configuração Identitária

Em oposição à situação predominante da heterogeneidade da maioria dos países africanos, cuja sociedade compreende a existência de inúmeros grupos étnicos ou diferentes religiões e culturas, Cabo Verde é definido como um Estado-Nação que reconhece uma identidade coletiva, traduzida na língua e na identificação de elementos culturais comuns pertencentes a um mesmo espaço arquipelágico. O ponto de partida para este estudo assenta na preocupação em se compreender a noção de Nação neste país, que sugere a ideia de uma sociedade onde os fatores homogéneos predominam sobre os heterogéneos ou, em último caso, que se trata de um mecanismo de coabitação entre estas duas dimensões que poderão inicialmente parecer antagónicas, mas que prestam um especial sentido ao debate acerca da identidade nacional. Ao longo deste artigo, destacaremos tantos os factos históricos, bem como o contributo dos principais movimentos culturais, sem ignorar a importância da tomada de consciência no que se refere à ideia de Nação.

Cape Verde: Dimensions in Nation-Building

Th is article seeks to analyze, in a socio-historical perspective, the formation of the Nation in Cape Verde. It argues that the archipelago took a singular path in Nation-building in Africa, through a combination of diff erent dimensions: social, geographical, political and religious, educational, administrative and literary. It is particularly important to understand these dimensions, since the Cape Verdean Nation precedes in centuries the creation of the independent State. Th is route was accompanied by the social mobilization of the mestizo, who, since the end of the 16th century, has been the main subject in the history of the archipelago.

BIJAGOS ARCHIPELAGO: Impacts and challenges for environmental sustainability

The Archipelago of Bijagos in Guinea-Bissau is currently subject to numerous external impacts affecting their secular equilibrium. The islands were never contemplated by the colonial development, with the exception of two modest ports in Bubaque and Bolama. The latter place was the capital of the country from 1913 to 1941. The archipelago has attracted increasing interest on the part of economic agents, most of which are incompatible with the guarantee of sustainable development. There has been a general impoverishment as regards the preservation of marine resources, particularly with regard to the internal demographic pressure from a population that has doubled since 1981 and due to other external factors related to the neighboring and subsequent migration depletion of resources not renewable. The article analyzes the main vulnerabilities that the archipelago is currently facing and how natural resources have been preserved. The article follows an interdisciplinary approach between different areas of knowledge especially in projects involving both different academic fields (biology, ecology, geography, anthropology and history), for the nonscientific practices that include actors and institutions.