The Implicit Function Theorem for continuous functions

In the present paper we obtain a new homological version of the implicit function theorem and some versions of the Darboux theorem. Such results are proved for continuous maps on topological manifolds. As a consequence, some versions of these classic theorems are proved when we consider differenciable (not necessarily C^1) maps.Comment: 9 pages, no figure

Bourgin-Yang versions of the Borsuk-Ulam theorem for pp-toral groups

Let $V$ and $W$ be orthogonal representations of $G$ with $V^G= W^G=\{0\}$. Let $S(V )$ be the sphere of $V$ and $f : S(V ) \to W$ be a $G$-equivariant mapping. We give an estimate for the dimension of the set $Z_f=f^{-1}\{0\}$ in terms of $\dim V$ and $\dim W$, if $G$ is the torus $\mathbb T^k$, or the $p$-torus $\mathbb Z_p^k$. This extends the classical Bourgin-Yang theorem onto this class of groups. Finally, we show that for any $p$-toral group $G$ and a $G$-map $f:S(V) \to W$, with $\dim V=\infty$ and $\dim W<\infty$, we have $\dim Z_f= \infty$.Comment: Major revisio

Aspectos clínicos, epidemiológico e laboratoriais do infarto agudo do miocárdio.

Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Curso de Medicina, Florianópolis, 197

High fire temperature changes soil aggregate stability in slash-and-burn agricultural systems

Fire is a key controlling factor in ecosystem dynamics worldwide, especially, in tropical areas under slash-and-burn agricultural systems. Farmers use fire as a tool to clean the land, and benefit from nutrient enrichment from ash-soil heating. However, fire can cause some detrimental effects on soil systems, such as organic carbon depletion, increased soil erodibility, and changes to aggregate stability. In this study, an experimental fire was applied to a plot of land following the local traditional practice of slash-and-burn. The fire temperature was monitored in the field, and its effect on soil aggregate stability was assessed. The fire temperature on soil surface was measured in four trenches, and it ranged from 355 to 660 °C (average 484 ± 142 °C). The fire temperature did not affect soil organic matter content. However, aggregate stability increased by 10 % in comparison to unburned soil. Moreover, the geometric mean diameter of burned soil was 20 % higher than that of unburned soil. In conclusion, high fire temperature changes soil aggregate stability in slash-and-burn agricultural systems

Nationalism, Physical Education and the French mission in Public Force of São Paulo: an imagined community (1906-1913)

The objective of this paper was to analyze the São Paulo State interests in the reform of its police, and in the organization of a Physical Education School, and, in particular, observe and analyze its prerogatives regarding to the construction of a national identity. For this was done a historical research which had as sources, government documents and the newspaper “Correio Paulistano” between the years 1906 and 1913. It concluded that the “paulista” militarization aimed a strategic position of leadership and influence in building of a disciplined Brazil, finally, an imagined community in order and progress.O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os interesses que levaram o Estado de São Paulo a reformar sua polícia, e organizar uma escola de educação física, tendo como objetivo central observar e analisar suas prerrogativas em relação à construção de uma identidade nacional. Para isso foi realizada uma pesquisa histórica que teve como fontes, documentos governamentais e o jornal “Correio Paulistano” entre os anos de 1906 e 1913. Concluímos que a militarização paulista objetivava colocar São Paulo em posição estratégica para liderar e influenciar a construção de um Brasil disciplinado, enfim, uma comunidade imaginada na ordem e no progresso

Nationalism, Physical Education And The French Mission In Public Force Of São Paulo: An Imagined Community (1906-1913)

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os interesses que levaram o Estado de São Paulo a reformar sua polícia, e organizar uma escola de educação física, tendo como objetivo central observar e analisar suas prerrogativas em relação à construção de uma identidade nacional. Para isso foi realizada uma pesquisa histórica que teve como fontes, documentos governamentais e o jornal &#8220;Correio Paulistano&#8221; entre os anos de 1906 e 1913. Concluímos que a militarização paulista objetivava colocar São Paulo em posição estratégica para liderar e influenciar a construção de um Brasil disciplinado, enfim, uma comunidade imaginada na ordem e no progresso.3041023103

A survey on detailed production scheduling in manufacturing plants in São Paulo, Brazil

Devido à grande instabilidade dos mercados e a intensa competição entre as empresas, a Programação Detalhada da Produção (PDP) vem se tornando cada vez mais um desafio para a gestão empresarial. As empresas, na busca do aprimoramento das atividades de PCP, estão demandando ferramentas de programação finita, também conhecidas como Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS). Este artigo visa identificar as necessidades e dificuldades da programação detalhada da produção, as barreiras de implantação e os benefícios dos sistemas APS. O método utilizado foi um survey com as empresas filiadas à Fiesp. Os resultados obtidos mostram: i) a programação detalhada da produção é efetivamente uma atividade complexa para a maioria das empresas, especialmente aquelas com estratégia de produção contra pedido (MTO-make to order); ii) a maioria das empresas ainda utiliza o modelo MRP (capacidade infinita); iii) os objetivos de melhoria de desempenho na entrega poderiam ser mais facilmente alcançados com o uso de sistemas APS; iv) o investimento financeiro e falta de capacitação são ainda impedimentos para a implantação desses sistemas.Due to the instability of markets and the intense competition among companies, detailed scheduling has increasingly become a challenge to management. Companies that focus on the improvement of PPC activities demand tools to meet their needs, such as the finite capacity scheduling tool, also known as Advanced Planning and Scheduling System (APS) to improve delivery times, effective scheduling, and control of the firmed order. This paper aims to identify the needs and difficulties of the detailed production scheduling, the critical factors for implementation, and the benefits that the advanced scheduling systems (APS) can provide. The method used was a survey of companies affiliated to the Federation of Industries of São Paulo (FIESP). The results showed that the detailed production scheduling is a complex activity for most companies, especially for those that adopt make to order strategy (MTO). The majority of companies surveyed use the MRP planning model, but their goals can be more easily achieved with the use of advanced programming systems (APS). Financial costs and lack of training are still limiting factors to implementing those systems

A Model of Talent Management in a Faith-Based Institution: An Appreciative Inquiry

Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) struggle to attract and retain talented employees to remain competitive. An appreciative inquiry using theory of attractive quality was conducted to develop a Talent Management Model (TM) to attract and retain talents. The themes that emerged included transparency in recruitment, workforce diversity, institutional mission, values and image, and work environment

Distributed Cinema: Interactive, Networked Spectatorship In The Age Of Digital Media

Digital media has changed much of how people watch, consume and interact with digital media. The loss of indexicality, or the potential infidelity between an image and its source, contributes to a distrust of images. The ubiquity of interactive media changes aesthetics of images, as viewers begin to expect interactivity. Networked media changes not only the ways in which viewers access media, but also how they communicate with each other about this media. The Tulse Luper Suitcases encapsulates all of these phenomena