On the twistor space of pseudo-spheres

We give a new proof that the sphere S^6 does not admit an integrable orthogonal complex structure, as in \cite{LeBrun}, following the methods from twistor theory. We present the twistor space of a pseudo-sphere S^{2n}_{2q}=SO_{2p+1,2q}/SO_{2p,2q} as a pseudo-K\"ahler symmetric space. We then consider orthogonal complex structures on the pseudo-sphere, only to prove such a structure cannot exist.Comment: Added the MSC's hoping Arxiv will "run" a better distribuition through Subj-class's. The article has 20 page

Integrative Practice Policy In Recife, Northeastern Brazil: An Analysis Of Stakeholder Involvement

Objective: To examine the involvement of stakeholders in the implementation of a local policy of integrative practices. Methodological Procedures: Qualitative study conducted in the city of Recife, Northeastern Brazil. Data was collected from local health board records between 2004 and 2009, interviews with managers and key informants and focus groups with providers and users. The analysis was performed using the condensation of meaning model. The results were grouped into four categories of stakeholders according to their infl uence and interest, namely: subjects; population; leaders; and players. Analysis of Results: Five years after the policy was implemented in Recife, only a single service offered integrative practices. The population, or users, did not have any effective involvement and did not make any contributions to the policy, and health providers, despite their willingness to participate in the process, were not involved. 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