Uso da L-arginina nos processos de capacitação espermática e fecundação in vitro de oócitos bovinos

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o uso da L-arginina nos processos de capacitação espermática e fecundação in vitro (FIV), analisando sua influência no desenvolvimento embrionário, utilizando o sêmen de dois touros (Bos taurus e Bos indicus). No experimento 1, os espermatozóides foram incubados, sem a presença de oócitos, durante 0, 1, 2 e 3 h em meio de FIV adicionado de 0, 1, 10 e 50 mM de L-arginina, sendo analisada a taxa de reação acrossômica. No experimento 2, espermatozóides e oócitos foram incubados em meio de FIV acrescido com as concentrações de L-arginina citadas anteriormente, durante aproximadamente 30 h. Os oócitos bovinos foram maturados in vitro (MIV) e o subsequente cultivo embrionário (CIV) foi realizado sobre monocamada de células da granulosa, em meio SOF, sendo avaliadas as taxas de fecundação (18 hpi), clivagem e blastocisto (2º e 7º dia de cultivo, respectivamente). A dosagem de NO₃ ^-/NO₂ ^- produzido durante a FIV foi realizada através do método colorimétrico de Griess. Para análise estatística dos dados, foi utilizado a ANOVA, com nível de significância de 5%. A Larginina (1 mM), quando adicionada ao meio de capacitação espermática, durante duas horas, aumentou a taxa de reação acrossômica em relação ao controle (31,1±2,78 vs 23,4±2,65) em Bos taurus. A adição de L-arginina (50 mM) ao meio de FIV (experimento 2), tanto em Bos taurus quanto em Bos indicus, diminuiu as taxas de clivagem (78,7±2,17 vs 65,7±9,32; 72,7±3,36 vs 45±7,12; respectivamente) e blastocisto (39,4±3,78 vs 15,2±6,12; 39,4±4,39 vs 16±8,54; respectivamente) em relação ao controle. Sendo assim, observou-se que a L-arginina aumentou a taxa de reação acrossômica em Bos taurus, porém reduziu as taxas de clivagem e blastocistos em ambos os touros, sem influenciar na qualidade do embrião.

Desenvolvimento de um sensor virtual para processos não-lineares e variantes no tempo, com aplicação em planta de neutralização de PH

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Gráficos de controle de X para monitoramento de processos autocorrelacionados

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Gráficos de controle para monitoramento de processos multivariados

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Análise dos processos e instrumentos de ordenação do território: comparação entre Brasil e Portugal

Pós-graduação em Geografia - IGCE

Padronização e melhoria de processos produtivos em empresas de panificação: estudo de múltiplos casos

An important tool for organizational change is the standardization of procedures for developing standards so that companies have greater control, thus providing a broad view of their processes and needs. This paper presents and analyzes a model of standard processes developed by the bakeries in PROPAN (Support Programme Bakery), detailing each stage of deployment to evaluate both its benefits for companies and employees and its shortcomings, to make proposals for improvements. Five bakeries were selected for this multi-case study, whose methodology consists of qualitative research using semi-structured interviews, on-site observations and document analysis. The main positive points of the model are the possibility of standardized recipes and procedures, a large decrease in wasted raw material and a significant increase in worker productivity. The main challenges are the lack of employee and owner commitment to the project, the lack of materials needed for deployment and the resistance of employees to change.

Uma arquitetura multiagente para sistemas de supervisão e controle de processos

Pós-graduação em Ciência da Computação - IBILCE

Gráficos de X com esquemas especiais de amostragem para o controle de médias que oscilam ou para o controle de processos que geram observações autocorrelacionadas

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG

Disseminação da informação em empresas de capital aberto e os processos de mediação da informação

Corporate governance can be understood as management mechanisms that through external and internal controls are going to reduce the distance between minority stakeholders and the control power of the company. In that context, the information management, the information mediation and the information dissemination is very necessary, because the establishment of the good communication, quick, clear and voluntary, in order to establish a confidence climate in the relation of the company with the society, creditors, and collaborators especially with investors. In Brazil, the model created by the stock exchange of São Paulo called of new market , brings in his additional conduct rules purpose to them required by the Brazilian legislation and possessed like base the equity in the handling between part, the transparency in the disclosure of information and responsibility in the installment count. This article presents some considerations about the model of information management and accountability based on legal criteria, in additional standards of information disclosure, and the information mediation process relationship the corporate governança in the business environment.

Monitoramento de processos multivariados autocorrelacionados

Technological advances and the availability of computational resources have been facilitating the collection and processing of data. Thus, the natural tendency of the monitoring processes is the simultaneous control of various quality characteristics. In automated processes, observations are generally autocorrelated. Studies with univariate graph for processes have shown that the autocorrelation reduces the ability of this signal changes in the process. In this paper, we study the multivariate autocorrelated processes. Through simulations are obtained properties of graphs, monitoring the mean vector, the properties of graphs VMAX, in monitoring the covariance matrix, and the properties of graphs MCMAX, the simultaneous monitoring of mean vector and covariance matrix. Conclude that increasing the autocorrelation and the number of variables being monitored, reduces the power of the graphics in signal of a special cause

Estudo de dinâmicas populacionais aplicado a processos de tratamento biológico de efluentes

The purpose of this work is to perform studies of mathematical modeling of the relationship of interaction occurring between microrganisms participants from wastewater treatment processes aimed at understanding, through simulations, such as inter-relationships can affect the performance of such units. The methodology was the implementation in FORTRAN computer language of mathematical models of microbial interactions. The first model addresses the interaction of bacteria-forming flakes and filamentous bacteria in activated sludge systems, which seeks to strike a balance between these bacteria to improve efficiency of the process. Another model is studied the interaction between bacteria and protozoa in activated sludge systems and analyzing the efficiency of the process, observing the changes in daily load. Microbial interactions in anaerobic reactors were dealt a third model, in which there is the mutualistic interaction between acidogenic and methanogenic bacteria. In a fourth and final model was examined the relationship between the bacteria Acinetobacter sp. and Gordonia sp., which are present in activated sludge systems, showing the competitive capacity of Acinetobacter sp. can control the growth of unwanted bacteria.

Bioengenharia no controle de processos erosivos de áreas de hidrelétricas – o caso da PCH Costa Rica (MS)

The crescent increasing demand of the electric power in Brazil has stimulated the implantation of Small Central Hydroelectric Power (SCHP) in several regions of the country. However, the silting up of the reservoirs is one of the main problems faced by hydroelectric power plants and SCHP. In this context, this research aimed evaluate the phenomenology and propose the enforcement of appropriate bioengineering techniques to control the intense erosive process of the hydrographical basin of the “Alto Rio Sucuriú,” that cause silting up of the reservoirs of the SCHP Costa Rica, located in the municipal district of Costa Rica (MS). In order to identify the phenomenology of the main falling in of this basin, a diagnosis of the conditions of the physical environment of the region (climate, geology, pedology, hydrology, and use of the ground) was realized. A surveying was also realized to specify the geometric feature of the falling in using the Total Station of the Ruide brand, series RTS 860R and the geodetic GPS of the Ashtech brand and the data obtained was used on the preparation of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the falling in. Based on this diagnosis an official register of the falling in was done with identification of the different types of present erosion. Due to the advanced erosive stage of the falling in researched, the use of bioengineering techniques could be the best solution considering that the traditional engineering techniques make use of heavy material like concrete, iron and large machines that besides causing higher impact to the natural and esthetic aspects of the environment also require a higher investment of capital. This research establish a great cooperation to the knowledge of the erosive process and of the rehabilitation of the degraded areas with application of bioengineering techniques not only hydrographical basin of “Alto Rio Sucuriú” but also to other basins that show similar situation

Uso de probiótico e óleos essenciais na ração sobre a microbiota intestinal, atividade de enzimas digestivas e a expressão de genes relacionados aos processos de digestão e absorção de nutrientes em frangos

Pós-graduação em Zootecnia - FCAV

Gritos do poder e ecos da resistência: a condicionalidade da educação nos processos de subjetivação do Plano Brasil Sem Miséria

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Gráfico de Hotelling com esquemas especiais de amostragem para o monitoramento de processos bivariados autocorrelacionados

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG