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Cross-Boundary Energy-Resources Assessment for an Integrated Sources Harnessing and Sustainable Development

The objective of this study is to evaluate the energy resources (ER) and the regulatory framework of the South American countries aiming at the sustainable development and to develop the South America Energy Integration (SAEI) in the long term focusing on structures such as transmission lines and pipelines. The methodology is based on the IERP (Integrated Energy-Resources Planning) and the analysis of the EI existing in South America. As result, the regulatory assessment provided evidence that the current structure is already in place with binational hydroelectric plants and transnational pipelines that promote energy integration. On the other hand, SAIE still needs an institutional evolution that gives more integration and quicker solutions to international arbitration. Finally, the construction of the attributes and sub-attributes and their respective valuations aiming at a SAEI strategy is not trivial, there is a need for the complete assessment of all the attributes and sub-attributes of the four dimensions established in the IERP methodology of the expansion of the SSERs analyzed to provide a strategy for the SAEI

Hair cell alteration prevalence rates in students of a school in Distrito Federal

Os jovens estão cada vez mais expostos à música alta, que pode prejudicar a audição. O teste das Emissões Otoacústicas, por ser mais sensível à exposição ao ruído, permite detectar precocemente alterações cocleares. OBJETIVO: Investigar a prevalência de lesão das células ciliadas externas por meio do teste de emissões otoacústicas em uma amostra de estudantes. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foram realizados os testes de emissões otoacústicas por estímulo transiente e por produto de distorção em 134 indivíduos. Os exames foram analisados de acordo com o critério "passa/falha". Tipo de estudo: Estudo seccional descritivo de prevalência. RESULTADOS: Dos 134 participantes, 80,6% apresentaram emissões otoacústicas transiente alteradas, sendo a maioria do gênero masculino; 97,8% apresentaram emissões otoacústicas produto de distorção alterada e 79,9% apresentaram alteração tanto em transiente quanto em produto de distorção, sendo a maioria do gênero masculino e, ainda, 94,0% relataram fazer uso de fones de ouvido; e 82,8% declararam frequentar lugar com música amplificada. CONCLUSÃO: A alta prevalência de testes alterados pode indicar precocemente uma disfunção coclear e, pelo alto número de participantes que relatou exposição à música alta, há a suspeita de que esse hábito pode estar provocando as alterações cocleares. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACTExposure to loud music is increasing among young people, and so could be the number of hearing impairment cases in this population. Otoacoustic emission tests are sensitive in capturing the effects of exposure to noise, and allow the detection of early cochlear disorders. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to look into the prevalence rates of injuries to outer hair cells in a population of students through otoacoustic emission testing. MATERIALS AND METHOD: One-hundred and thirty-four subjects were submitted to transient evoked and distortion product otoacoustic emission tests. Subjects were assessed on a "pass/fail" scale. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study on prevalence rates. RESULTS: More than four fifths (80.6%) of the 134 subjects had altered transient otoacoustic emissions, most of whom were males; 97.8% had altered distortion product otoacoustic emissions and 79.9% had altered test results in both transient evoked and distortion product OAEs; most were males; 94.0% reported they used earphones; and 82.8% stated they frequented places where loud music was played. CONCLUSION: The high prevalence rates of altered test results seem to indicate the presence of early cochlear disorders in the studied subjects. A significant number of subjects reported exposure to loud music, a habit that may be conducive to the onset of cochlear disorders

Some statistical methods directed the information centers

Este estudo visa mostrar algumas técnicas estatísticas aplicadas na gestão informacional nas unidades de informação através da utilização de métodos de mensuração e métricas quantitativas atreladas a estudos relacionados à bibliometria, cienciometria, econometria entre outros. Os estudos envolvendo estatística podem ser descritivos, para construção de indicadores, inferencial através de modelos teóricos ou empíricos. As técnicas estatísticas permitem que de base de dados sejam extraídas informações relevantes à tomada de decisão.  Assim, será brevemente explanando sobre probabilidade, distribuição de frequência, séries estatísticas, covariância e correlação, regressão linear e números índices.Este estudio apunta a mostrar algunas técnicas estadísticas aplicadas en la gestión informacional en las unidades de información a través del uso de métodos de medición y métricas cuantitativas relacionadas a los estudios en bibliometria,  cienciometria, econometría entre otros. Los estudios que involucran estadística pueden ser descriptivos, para la construcción de indicadores, o inferenciales mediante modelos teóricos o empíricos. Las técnicas estadísticas permiten que desde las bases de datos se extraiga información relevante para la toma de decisiones. Así se expondrá brevemente sobre la probabilidad, la distribución de frecuencia, las series estadísticas, la covariancia y correlación, la regresión lineal y los números índices.This study aims to show some statistical techniques applied in information management in the units of information through the use of methods of measurement and quantitative metrics tied to studies related to bibliometrics, scientometrics, econometrics among others. The studies involving statistics can be descriptive, for construction of indicators, inferential models through theoretical or empirical. Statistical techniques allow the database to be extracted relevant information for decision making. This will briefly explaining about probability, frequency distribution, statistical series, covariance and correlation, linear regression and index numbers

Diversity of group A rotavirus genes detected in the Triângulo Mineiro region, Minas Gerais, Brazil

AbstractGroup A rotaviruses are the main causative agent of infantile gastroenteritis. The segmented nature of the viral genome allows reassortment of genome segments, which can generate genetic variants. In this study, we characterized the diversity of the VP7, VP4 (VP8*), VP6, NSP4, and NSP5 genes of the rotaviruses that circulated from 2005 to 2011 in the Triângulo Mineiro (TM) region of Brazil. Samples with genotypes G2 (sublineages IVa-1 and IVa-3), G1 (sublineage I-A), G9 (lineage III), G12 (lineages II and III), G8 (lineage II), G3 (lineage III), P[4] (sublineages IVa and IVb), P[8] (sublineages P[8]-3.6, P[8]-3.3, and P[8]-3.1), I2 (lineage VII), E2 (lineages VI, XII, and X), and H2 (lineage III) were identified. The associations found in the samples were G1, G9, or G12 with P[8]-I1-E1-H1; G2 or G8 with P[4]-I2-E2-H2; G12 with I3-E3-H6; and G3 with P[4]-I2-E3-H3 (previously unreported combination). Reassortment events in G2P[4] strains and an apparent pattern of temporal segregation within the lineages were observed. Five TM samples contained genes that exhibited high nucleotide and amino acid identities with strains of animal origin. The present study includes a period of pre- and post-introduction of rotavirus vaccination in all Brazilian territories, thereby serving as a basis for monitoring changes in the genetic constitution of rotaviruses. The results also contribute to the understanding of the diversity and evolution of rotaviruses in a global context

Pistas para escribir un texto

Instruções com dicas para desenvolver um texto. Utilizado na disciplina Língua Espanhola VIII, 2011

Gametophytic self-compatibility and its influence on the physical characteristics of plum fruit

Gametophytic self-incompatibility can be one of the obstacles to achieving high yields in plum orchards. Therefore, we sought to verify in the field, the occurrence of gametophytic self-compatibility and its influence on the physical characteristics of fruits in Japanese plum accessions. The work was installed at the Research Pole of IDR-Paraná in Ponta Grossa-PR, in 2021, selecting six accesses belonging to the BAG-Ameixa site. The experimental design was completely randomized (DIC) with a split plot (6 x 2), with the plot having six accessions and the subplot having two methods of pollination, induced self-pollination and free pollination, with five replications. For the variables related to the physical quality of the fruits, the DIC was delimited, with the six accessions as treatment and four replicates of five fruits. Data were analyzed using the Rstudio software, applying the Tukey test at the 5% level. The variables observed for self-compatibility were the percentage of apparent and effective fruiting. For the physical quality of fruits, the total mass, seed and pulp, vertical and horizontal diameter, volume, pulp yield and seed/fruit mass ratio were evaluated. Free pollination was higher in the percentage of apparent and effective fruiting, and the genotypes PR-1013 and PR-1095 were the materials that presented the highest percentages for these variables, as well as for the physical quality of the fruits. The evaluated accessions were considered self-incompatible for not having fruits that reached the final maturity, being free pollination the best method of pollination for the development of fruits.Gametophytic self-incompatibility can be one of the obstacles to achieving high yields in plum orchards. The objective of this work was to verify in the field the occurrence of gametophytic self-compatibility, and its influence on the physical characteristics of fruits in Japanese plum accessions.. The work was installed at the Research Pole of IDR-Paraná in Ponta Grossa-PR, in 2021, selecting six accesses belonging to the active Plum-GAB site. The experimental design was completely randomized (DIC) with a split plot (6 x 2), with the plot having six accessions and the subplot having two methods of pollination, induced self-pollination and free pollination, with five replications. For the variables related to the physical quality of the fruits, the DIC was delimited, with the six accessions as treatment and four replicates of five fruits. The variables observed for self-compatibility were the ercentagem of apparent and effective fruiting. For the physical quality of fruits, the total mass, seed and erc, vertical and horizontal diameter, volume, erc yield and seed/fruit mass ratio were evaluated. Free pollination was higher in the ercentagem of apparent and effective fruiting, and the genotypes PR-1013 and PR-1095 were the materials that presented the highest percentages for these variables, as well as for the physical quality of the fruits. The Japanese plum accessions evaluated were classified as self-incompatible, with free pollination as the best pollination method for the production and quality of fruits of this species

Associations Between Bullying and Depression Among Students in School Transition

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Relationship between the level of physical activity and premenstrual syndrome incidence

PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between the level of physical activity and the incidence of premenstrual syndrome. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was conducted on 71 apparently healthy university students (24.4±4.8 yrs; 61.5±8.7 kg; 1.63±0.06 m). The level of physical activity was determined with a questionnaire and the presence of premenstrual syndrome was verified based on daily symptoms self-reported in a diary during two consecutive menstrual cycles. 17 premenstrual symptoms are considered in the diary, which should be scored on a 5-point scale (0-4) according to their occurrence, so that a score can be calculated in each cycle. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome was considered if three or more symptoms were reported up to six days before menstruation (premenstrual period) and were absent up to six days after menstruation (postmenstrual period). RESULTS: The Spearman correlation coefficient showed a significant and negative relationship between the level of physical activity and premenstrual syndrome score (r=-0.506; 95%CI -0.335 to -0.678; p<0.001). When the participants were divided into a group with a positive diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome (n=31) and a healthy group (n=40), the Mann-Whitney test showed higher habitual physical activity in the healthy group than in the premenstrual syndrome group (7.96±1.17 and 6.63±1.20, respectively) (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: There is a negative relationship between the level of physical activity and the incidence of premenstrual syndrome, with women with a positive diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome having a lower level of physical activity than healthy women.OBJETIVO: Verificar a relação entre o nível de atividade física e a incidência da síndrome pré-menstrual. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 71 universitárias aparentemente saudáveis (24,4±4,8 anos; 61,5±8,7 kg; 1,63±0,06 m). O nível de atividade física foi mensurado através de questionário, e a síndrome pré-menstrual foi verificada através de um diário de sintomas respondido durante dois ciclos menstruais consecutivos. No diário são considerados 17 sintomas, os quais deveriam ser pontuados em uma escala de 5 pontos (0 a 4) de acordo com sua ocorrência, possibilitando assim o cálculo de um escore em cada ciclo. Foi considerada a ocorrência da síndrome pré-menstrual se três ou mais sintomas fossem relatados até seis dias antes da menstruação (fase pré-menstrual) e ausentes até seis dias após (fase pós-menstrual). RESULTADOS: A correlação de Spearman demonstrou uma relação significativa e negativa entre o nível de atividade física e o escore da síndrome pré-menstrual (r=-0,506; IC95% -0,335 a -0,678; p<0,001). Quando a amostra foi dividida em um grupo com diagnóstico positivo para síndrome pré-menstrual (n=31) e um grupo saudável (n=40), o teste de Mann-Whitney demonstrou que o grupo saudável possui um nível de atividade física habitual significativamente maior do que o grupo com síndrome pré-menstrual (7,96±1,17; 6,63±1,20 respectivamente) (p<0,001). CONCLUSÕES: Existe uma relação negativa entre o nível de atividade física habitual e a incidência da síndrome pré-menstrual, sendo que as mulheres com diagnóstico positivo para síndrome pré-menstrual possuem um nível de atividade física menor que as mulheres saudáveis