86 research outputs found
A engenharia sanitaÌria a serviço do urbanismo: a contribuiçaÌo de Saturnino de Brito e Victor da Silva Freire para a construçaÌo dos saberes urbanos
Este trabajo analiza dos figuras de primer plano de la urbaniÌstica brasilenÌa de la vuelta del siglo XX: los ingenieros Saturnino de Brito y Victor da Silva Freire. Ellos contribuyeron con su pensamiento y actividad, a la introduccioÌn y adaptacioÌn en Brasil de conceptos urbaniÌsticos, debatidos en Europa y Estados Unidos en esta eÌpoca. Sus textos de la deÌcada de 1910 permiten una actualizacioÌn sobre el diaÌlogo transnacional existente en el momento entre los expertos en cuestiones urbanas: referencias, citas y algunas omisiones contenidas en sus escritos ayudan a reconstruir una parte importante de la historia del urbanismo en Brasil como conocimiento y savoir-faire.This paper studies two prominent figures of Brazilian urbanism at the turn of the 20th century: the engineers Saturnino de Brito and Victor da Silva Freire. They contributed, with their ideas and activity, to the introduction and adaptation in Brazil of town planning concepts, discussed at that time debated in Europe and in the United States. Their texts from 1910âs, provide a review on transnational dialogue among experts in urban issues. References, quotations and some omissions contained in their writings help us to reconstruct an important part of the history of town planning, as knowledge and know-how, in Brazil.Este trabalho analisa duas figuras de primeiro plano do urbanismo brasileiro da virada do seÌculo XX: os engenheiros Saturnino de Brito e Victor da Silva Freire. Eles contribuiÌram com seus pensamentos e atividades para a introduçaÌo e adaptaçaÌo no Brasil de conceitos urbaniÌsticos entaÌo debatidos na Europa e nos Estados Unidos. Seus textos da deÌcada de 1910 permitem uma atualizaçaÌo sobre o diaÌlogo transnacional existente na eÌpoca entre os especialistas em questoÌes urbanas: refereÌncias, citaçoÌes e algumas omissoÌes contidas em seus escritos ajudam a reconstruir uma parte importante da histoÌria do urbanismo no Brasil, como conhecimento e savoir-faire
Tag-based Visual Odometry Estimation for Indoor UAVs Localization
The agility and versatility offered by UAV platforms still encounter
obstacles for full exploitation in industrial applications due to their indoor
usage limitations. A significant challenge in this sense is finding a reliable
and cost-effective way to localize aerial vehicles in a GNSS-denied
environment. In this paper, we focus on the visual-based positioning paradigm:
high accuracy in UAVs position and orientation estimation is achieved by
leveraging the potentials offered by a dense and size-heterogenous map of tags.
In detail, we propose an efficient visual odometry procedure focusing on
hierarchical tags selection, outliers removal, and multi-tag estimation fusion,
to facilitate the visual-inertial reconciliation. Experimental results show the
validity of the proposed localization architecture as compared to the state of
the art
A single-stage megaflood at the termination of the Messinian salinity crisis: Geophysical and modelling evidence from the eastern Mediterranean Basin
Highlights
âą We analyse seismic stratigraphy of post-Messinian succession in west Ionian Basin.
âą Termination of Messinian salinity crisis consisted of a single-stage Zanclean flood.
âą Megaflood followed a sea level drawdown of 1900 m in eastern Mediterranean.
âą Fine, well-sorted sediments are predicted in the thicker sections of flood deposit.
âą NW Ionian Basin hosts evidence of episodic slope instability after 1.8 Ma.
Abstract
The Messinian salinity crisis was an extraordinary event that resulted in the deposition of kilometre-thick evaporite sequences in the Mediterranean Sea after the latter became disconnected from the world's oceans. The return to fully and stable marine conditions at the end of the crisis is still subject to debate. Three main hypotheses, based on geophysical and borehole data, onshore outcrops and climate simulations, have been put forward. These include a single-stage catastrophic flood, a two-step reflooding scenario, and an overspill of Paratethyan water followed by Atlantic inflow. In this study, two research questions are addressed: (i) Which event marked the termination of the Messinian salinity crisis? (ii) What was the sea level in the eastern Mediterranean Sea during this event? Geophysical data from the western Ionian Basin are integrated with numerical simulations to infer that the termination of the crisis consisted of a single-stage megaflood following a sea level drawdown of 1900 m. This megaflood deposited an extensive sedimentary body with a chaotic to transparent seismic signature at the base of the Malta Escarpment. Fine, well-sorted sediments are predicted to have been deposited within the thicker sections of the flood deposit, whereas a more variable distribution of coarser sediments is expected elsewhere. The north-western Ionian Basin hosts evidence of episodic post-Messinian salinity crisis slope instability events in the last ~1.8 Ma. The largest of these emplaced a >200 km3 deposit and is associated with failure of the head of Noto Canyon (offshore SE Sicily). Apart from unravelling the final phase of the Messinian salinity crisis and the ensuing stratigraphic evolution of the western Ionian Basin, our results are also relevant to better understand megafloods, which are some of the most catastrophic geological processes on Earth and Mars
No caminho para o urbanismo. Saturnino de Brito e Ădouard Imbeaux, trajetĂłrias profissionais entre Brasil e França
The aim of this work is to establish a dialogue between the professional trajectories of two engineers: Saturnino de Brito (1864-1929) and Ădouard Imbeaux (1861-1943). They both focussed on the city as object of action and reflection based on an innovative knowledge of hygiene and sanitation issues. The specificity of these trajectories is the association of practice, theoretical reflection and dissemination: these two professionals respectively contributed, in their countries, to the construction of Town planning as a discipline, in particular in relation to its technical approach. The international scene is an important dimension of their activity as it made possible the circulation / comparison of technical knowledge between Europe and Brazil and it contributed to find a specific and appropriate response to the problems of the city. The interaction of local, national and international scene allows another perspective of the professional trajectories of Saturnino de Brito and Edouard Imbeaux.O objetivo deste trabalho Ă© estabelecer um diĂĄlogo entre duas trajetĂłrias profissionais, a de Saturnino de Brito (1864-1929) e a de Ădouard Imbeaux (1861-1943), que privilegiaram a cidade como objeto de ação e de reflexĂŁo, as quais sĂŁo construĂdas a partir de um conhecimento inovador sobre as questĂ”es de higiene e saneamento. A especificidade desses percursos Ă© a associação da prĂĄtica com a reflexĂŁo teĂłrica e sua difusĂŁo: estes dois profissionais contribuĂram, assim, cada um em seu paĂs, para a construção da disciplina urbanĂstica, especialmente em sua abordagem tĂ©cnica. O cenĂĄrio internacional constitui uma dimensĂŁo importante de sua ação, que tornou possĂvel a circulação/confronto de saberes tĂ©cnicos entre Europa e Brasil e contribuiu com a pesquisa de uma resposta concreta e adaptada aos problemas da cidade. A interação do cenĂĄrio local, nacional e internacional permite trazer um outro olhar sobre as trajetĂłrias profissionais de Saturnino de Brito e Ădouard Imbeaux
Human Papillomavirus Genotype Distribution among Cervical Cancer Patients prior to Brazilian National HPV Immunization Program
To evaluate the impact of HPV immunization and possible changes in virus type-specific prevalence associated with cervical cancer, it is important to obtain baseline information based on socioeconomic, educational, and environmental characteristics in human populations. We describe these characteristics and the type-specific HPV distribution in 1,183 women diagnosed with cervical cancer in two Brazilian healthcare institutions located at the Southeastern (Rio de Janeiro/RJ) and the Amazonian (BelĂ©m/PA) regions. Large differences were observed between women in these regions regarding economic, educational, and reproductive characteristics. The eight most frequent HPV types found in tumor samples were the following: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 45, 52, and 58. Some HPV types classified as unknown or low risk were found in tumor samples with single infections, HPV 83 in RJ and HPV 11, 61, and 69 in PA. The proportion of squamous cervical cancer was lower in RJ than in PA (76.3% versus 87.3%, í < 0.001). Adenocarcinoma was more frequent in RJ than in PA (13.5% versus 6.9%, í < 0.001). The frequency of HPV 16 in PA was higher in younger women (í < 0.05). The success of a cervical cancer control program should consider HPV types, local health system organization, and sociodemographic diversity of Brazilian regions
Serum Albumin Is Inversely Associated With Portal Vein Thrombosis in Cirrhosis
We analyzed whether serum albumin is independently associated with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in liver cirrhosis (LC) and if a biologic plausibility exists. This study was divided into three parts. In part 1 (retrospective analysis), 753 consecutive patients with LC with ultrasound-detected PVT were retrospectively analyzed. In part 2, 112 patients with LC and 56 matched controls were entered in the cross-sectional study. In part 3, 5 patients with cirrhosis were entered in the in vivo study and 4 healthy subjects (HSs) were entered in the in vitro study to explore if albumin may affect platelet activation by modulating oxidative stress. In the 753 patients with LC, the prevalence of PVT was 16.7%; logistic analysis showed that only age (odds ratio [OR], 1.024; P = 0.012) and serum albumin (OR, -0.422; P = 0.0001) significantly predicted patients with PVT. Analyzing the 112 patients with LC and controls, soluble clusters of differentiation (CD)40-ligand (P = 0.0238), soluble Nox2-derived peptide (sNox2-dp; P < 0.0001), and urinary excretion of isoprostanes (P = 0.0078) were higher in patients with LC. In LC, albumin was correlated with sCD4OL (Spearman's rank correlation coefficient [r(s)], -0.33; P < 0.001), sNox2-dp (r(s), -0.57; P < 0.0001), and urinary excretion of isoprostanes (r(s), -0.48; P < 0.0001) levels. The in vivo study showed a progressive decrease in platelet aggregation, sNox2-dp, and urinary 8-iso prostaglandin F2 alpha-III formation 2 hours and 3 days after albumin infusion. Finally, platelet aggregation, sNox2-dp, and isoprostane formation significantly decreased in platelets from HSs incubated with scalar concentrations of albumin. Conclusion: Low serum albumin in LC is associated with PVT, suggesting that albumin could be a modulator of the hemostatic system through interference with mechanisms regulating platelet activation
From Barcelona to Marseille. Actors, models and experiences of public space planning in west Mediterranean port cities (1980-2014)
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LâamĂ©nagement temporaire, outil fĂ©dĂ©rateur pour la co-construction du projet urbain
Ă lâheure oĂč de nombreuses collectivitĂ©s locales cherchent Ă dĂ©finir des mĂ©thodes dâimplication des habitants dans le processus de projet, lâamĂ©nagement temporaire peut constituer un outil fĂ©dĂ©rateur pour permettre la participation des citoyens Ă la production de territoires urbains. Les affectations transitoires peuvent favoriser le dĂ©veloppement dâespaces urbains plus en adĂ©quation avec les besoins des habitants et des usagers et offrir un moyen dâexpĂ©rimenter, sur une pĂ©riode limitĂ©e dans le temps, de nouvelles formes culturelles et sociales. La construction de projets ouverts Ă la participation citoyenne et Ă celle de partenaires nouveaux, comme les collectifs et les associations, est explorĂ©e Ă travers deux exemples, Ă Marseille et Ă Clermont Ferrand. LâamĂ©nagement temporaire prend forme dans ces deux cas sur des dĂ©laissĂ©s urbains et sâintercale entre une ancienne et une nouvelle affectation Ă caractĂšre dĂ©finitif. ClĂŽturĂ©s et ainsi Ă©loignĂ©s du regard, ces dĂ©laissĂ©s urbains provisoires sont Ă la fois lieux de rĂ©sistance face Ă lâespace urbain normĂ© et homogĂšne et lieux dâexpression de besoins non pris en compte par les projets dâamĂ©nagement. Cette rĂ©flexion sâinscrit et sâappuie sur une sĂ©rie de travaux initiĂ©e notamment par Maria Gravari-Barbas et Lauren Andres sur les dĂ©laissĂ©s urbains et la maniĂšre dont ils peuvent ĂȘtre support de processus dâappropriation. La dimension projectuelle de lâamĂ©nagement temporaire peut prendre toute sa signification dans la mise en Ćuvre du projet urbain, considĂ©rĂ© comme un processus associant maitrise dâouvrage et maitrise dâusage dans une dimension multi-scalaire et itĂ©rative. Si une stigmatisation, un a priori nĂ©gatif, accompagnent souvent ces espaces en transition, associĂ©s plus Ă la marginalitĂ© quâĂ la libertĂ© dâexpression et dâexpĂ©rimentation de nouveaux usages urbains, lâamĂ©nagement provisoire permet de faciliter lâĂ©mergence du projet et dâun arbitrage avec les acteurs concernĂ©s : dĂ©cideurs publics, habitants et investisseurs. Les actions qui sâinscrivent dans le temps long ne sont plus les seules lĂ©gitimes comme Ă©lĂ©ments de structuration sociale, les actions Ă court terme sont aussi des catalyseurs pertinents. LâamĂ©nagement temporaire prĂ©pare la mutation du lieu et lâaccĂ©lĂšre : il permet de dĂ©finir ou contribuer Ă une programmation urbanistique dâun espace oĂč elle est encore indĂ©terminĂ©e. En tant quâoutil de participation citoyenne, il prĂ©vient les blocages en permettant aux habitants de sâexprimer en amont et de coproduire leurs futurs espaces de vie. Lâaction urbanistique est aujourdâhui fondĂ©e sur un nouveau paradigme, celui de penser la ville par ses usages, ses enjeux sont centrĂ©s sur lâamĂ©lioration de la qualitĂ© de vie ; cela passe notamment par une rĂ©flexion sur les espaces publics. Les deux cas dâĂ©tudes, Ă Marseille et Ă Clermont Ferrand permettent de montrer comment les dĂ©laissĂ©s urbains offrent lâoccasion dâexpĂ©rimenter et de proposer des maniĂšres inĂ©dites dâinvestir ces espaces publics latents
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