Expressive and Instrumental Offending: Reconciling the Paradox of Specialisation and Versatility

Although previous research into specialisation has been dominated by the debate over the existence of specialisation versus versatility, it is suggested that research needs to move beyond the restrictions of this dispute. The current study explores the criminal careers of 200 offenders based on their criminal records, obtained from a police database in the North West of England, aiming to understand the patterns and nature of specialisation by determining the presence of differentiation within their general offending behaviours and examining whether the framework of Expressive and Instrumental offending styles can account for any specialised tendencies that emerge. Fifty-eight offences were subjected to Smallest Space Analysis. Results revealed that a model of criminal differentiation could be identified and that any specialisation is represented in terms of Expressive and Instrumental offending styles

Uso da cianamida na superação de dormência de sementes do híbrido interespecífico BRS Manicoré.

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o efeito da cianamida hidrogenada (CH2N2) na germinação das sementes híbridas OxG. O experimento foi realizado na Embrapa Amazônia Ocidental, no delineamento blocos casualizados com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições de 500 sementes

Velocidades de germinação de sementes e o vigor de mudas do híbrido interespecífico caiaué x dendê.

Considerando a hipótese de que as sementes de germinação tardia tendem a produzir plantas mais fracas, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência da velocidade de germinação sobre o vigor de mudas do híbrido interespecífico (HIE) BRS Manicoré.No certificado do pôster aparecem 07 autores na seguinte ordem: LOBATO, R. F. N.; ABREU, S. C.; LIMA, W. A. A.; ALMEIDA, A. D. S.; SANTOS, D. L. D.; MORAIS, R. R. de; RIOS, S. D. A

Relação Ca: N nas folhas e seu efeito na produção e qualidade da manga "Tommy Atkins" sob condições de cerrados.

À relação Ca:N na nutrição de mangueiras tem sido relatada como fator responsável por uma desordem fisiológica caracterizada pelo colapso interno ou amolecimento da polpa de mangas tipo exportação. A ocorrência do amolecimento de polpa de mangas da§ variedades norte-americanas cultivadas nos Cerrados é elevada e causa a redução de até 85% no total dos frutos comercializáveis por ano.Publicado também em: EMBRAPA. Centro de Pesquisa Agropecuária dos Cerrados (Planaltina, DF). Relatório Técnico Anual do Centro de Pesquisa Agropecuária dos Cerrados 1991 a 1995. Planaltina, 1997. p. 205-20

Self-Assembly of Atomically Thin Chiral Copper Heterostructures Templated by Black Phosphorus

The fabrication of 2D systems for electronic devices is not straightforward, with top‐down low‐yield methods often employed leading to irregular nanostructures and lower quality devices. Here, a simple and reproducible method to trigger self‐assembly of arrays of high aspect‐ratio chiral copper heterostructures templated by the structural anisotropy in black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets is presented. Using quantitative atomic resolution aberration‐corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy imaging, in situ heating transmission electron microscopy and electron energy‐loss spectroscopy arrays of heterostructures forming at speeds exceeding 100 nm s−1 and displaying long‐range order over micrometers are observed. The controlled instigation of the self‐assembly of the Cu heterostructures embedded in BP is achieved using conventional electron beam lithography combined with site specific placement of Cu nanoparticles. Density functional theory calculations are used to investigate the atomic structure and suggest a metallic nature of the Cu heterostructures grown in BP. The findings of this new hybrid material with unique dimensionality, chirality, and metallic nature and its triggered self‐assembly open new and exciting opportunities for next generation, self‐assembling devices

The prevalence of HBV infection in the cohort of IDPs of war against terrorism in Malakand Division of Northern Pakistan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis B is an important public health problem in the Pakistani population and is the major cause of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. High prevalence of HBV infections has been observed especially in areas of low economic status. In spite of effective immunization programs, no significant change has been observed in the epidemiology of HBV in the rural areas of Pakistan (~67.5% of the total population) mainly due to lack of interest from government authorities and poor hygienic measures. The current study was aimed at estimating the prevalence and risk factors associated with HBV infection within internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to war against terrorism in the Malakand Division of Northern Pakistan.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Blood samples from 950 IDPs suspected with HBV infection (including both males and females) were collected and processed with commercial ELISA kits for HBsAg, Anti HBs, HBeAg, Anti HBe antibodies. The samples positive by ELISA were confirmed for HBV DNA by real-time PCR analysis.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The overall prevalence of HBV observed was 21.05% of which 78.5% were males and 21.5% were females. Most confirmed HBV patients belong to the Malakand and Dir (lower) district. High-risk of infection was found in the older subjects 29.13% (46-60 years), while a lower incidence (11.97%) was observed in children aged <15 years. Lack of awareness, socioecomic conditions, sexual activities and sharing of razor blades, syringes and tattooing needles were the most common risk factors of HBV infection observed during the cohort of patients.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The present study, revealed for the first time a high degree of prevalence of HBV infection in rural areas of Northern Pakistan. The noticed prevalence is gender- and age-dependent that might be due to their high exposures to the common risk factors. To avoid the transmission of HBV infection proper awareness about the possible risk factors and extension of immunization to the rural areas are recommended.</p