Monte Carlo Simulations of Some Dynamical Aspects of Drop Formation

In this work we present some results from computer simulations of dynamical aspects of drop formation in a leaky faucet. Our results, which agree very well with the experiments, suggest that only a few elements, at the microscopic level, would be necessary to describe the most important features of the system. We were able to set all parameters of the model in terms of real ones. This is an additional advantage with respect to previous theoretical works.Comment: 7 pages (Latex), 6 figures (PS) Accepted to publication in Int. J. Mod. Phys. C Source Codes at http://www.if.uff.br/~arlim

Effect of different finishing strategies and steer temperament on animal welfare and instrumental meat tenderness

The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of different fattening systems from pasture to concentrate and temperament on animal welfare (AW) and meat quality (MQ). Eighty-four Hereford steers were randomly assigned to the following groups: T1, pasture (4% of animal live weight: LW); T2, pasture (3% LW) plus concentrate (0.6% LW); T3, pasture (3% LW) plus concentrate (1.2% LW); T4, an ad libitum concentrate treatment. Temperament was assessed by three individual tests: crush score, flight time, and exit speed, building a multicriterial temperament index (TIndex). The flight zone was also registered for each treatment. AW was assessed through the integration of indicators of productivity, physiology, and behavior, as well as by monitoring the health status within each treatment. Shear force was registered for MQ. Differences in average daily gain were due to the different energetic composition of the diets (T4 > T3 > T2 > T1) and were not attributable to animal welfare problems. Animals from T4 had the higher average daily gain (ADG) but welfare was negatively affected, being evident through physiological indicators, the restriction or deprivation of relevant behaviors, diet-related diseases, and mortality. T1, T2, and T3 did not appear to compromise animal welfare. However, strict preventive measures and monitoring should be taken during the habituation process and when using any new diet that includes concentrate, because of possible dietary diseases. Shear force values were lower in T1. None of the animals in our experiment were excitable or aggressive, but there was a positive response to handling in all treatments. In addition, regardless of diet, calmer animals had higher average daily gain and lower shear force values; thus, temperament appears to have a significant influence on productivity and meat quality

Análise preliminar de caracterlsticas fisico-quimicas de frutos em hibridos (Tommy Atkins x Haden) de mangueira.

O trabalho objetivou estimar a associação de três características físico-químicas de fruto [o peso (PF), a largura (LF) e o comprimento (CF)) de uma população segregante, resultante do cruzamento entre as variedades Tommy Atkins e Haden, mantida na Estação Experimental de Mandacaru, localizada na Embrapa Semi-Árido

Assisted Reproductive Techniques on South American Wild Mammals

For South American wild mammals, assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) have been established in accordance with the procedures used for domestic mammals. However, often, it is not possible to infer the experimental conditions from one species to another. In general, the use of these ARTs aims the conservation of the animal genetic material, using gamete manipulation, embryo technology by in vivo or in vitro methods, and cloning. In all animals, the previous knowledge of reproductive physiology becomes the starting point for the use of ARTs in the expansion of all species of interest. In this sense, the purpose of this chapter is to develop an approach of theoretical, technical, and applied aspects of the ARTs in South American wild mammals, with emphasis on the state-of-the-art and its progress and perspectives

Comparison of efficiency of distance measurement methodologies in mango (Mangifera indica) progenies based on physicochemical descriptors.

We investigated seven distance measures in a set of observations of physicochemical variables of mango (Mangifera indica) submitted to multivariate analyses (distance, projection and grouping). To estimate the distance measurements, five mango progeny (total of 25 genotypes) were analyzed, using six fruit hysicochemical descriptors (fruit weight, equatorial diameter, longitudinal diameter, total soluble solids in °Brix, total titratable acidity, and pH). The distance measurements were compared by the Spearman correlation test, projection in two-dimensional space and grouping efficiency. The Spearman correlation coefficients between the seven distance measurements were, except for the Mahalanobis’ generalized distance (0.41 ? rs ? 0.63), high and significant (rs ? 0.91; P < 0.001). Regardless of the origin of the distance matrix, the unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean grouping method proved to be the most adequate. The various distance measurements and grouping methods gave different values for distortion (-116.5 ? D ? 74.5), cophenetic correlation (0.26 ? rc ? 0.76) and stress (-1.9 ? S ? 58.9). Choice of distance measurement and analysis methods influence the characterization of genetic variability, and this should be taken into account for studies of mango

Metodologia para o monitoramento de dados técnicos e econômicos em pisciculturas familiares.

Este documento apresenta uma metodologia para o monitoramento de dados técnicos e econômicos em piscicultura familiares, que visa orientar instituições de pesquisa e extensão para a coleta sistematizada e participativa de dados com a finalidade de caracterizar técnico e economicamente pisciculturas familiares. Esta metodologia foi desenvolvida a partir de uma experiência com produtores familiares da Região de Divinópolis, TO. Etapas como importância de um diagnóstico prévio, critérios para escolha dos produtores, grau de intervenção da equipe técnica nas unidades produtivas, escolha das variáveis a serem monitoradas e definição da frequência de medidas, escolha dos equipamentos e utensílios para a coleta dos dados, construção das planilhas de coleta de dados e treinamento dos produtores para coleta de dados são apresentadas e discutidas. Ressalta-se ainda que o desenvolvimento de uma atividade de monitoramento participativa, que tem na colaboração e comprometimento dos produtores o ponto principal para seu sucesso, deve considerar o envolvimento com a comunidade local como um dos pilares para seu bom desempenho em todas as etapas previstas.bitstream/item/108694/1/bpd4.pd

Waiting times in design process: a case study

This research focuses on identifying waiting times in design process. This comprised the application of value stream mapping to identify existing flows and design waiting times. From this diagnosis, it was possible to propose recommendations reducing identified waste of time. This study demonstrates the viability of using the value stream mapping and to improve the architectural design process

Cost-effective approach to lung cancer risk for a radiological dispersal device (RDD) scenario

A release of radioactive material into the environment can lead to hazardous exposure of the population and serious future concerns about health issues such as an increased incidence of cancer. In this context, a practical methodology capable of providing useful basic information from the scenario can be valuable for immediate decisions and future risk assessment. For this work, the simulation of a radiological dispersal device (RDD) filled with americium-241 was considered. The radiation dose simulated by the HotSpot code was used as an input to the epidemiological equations from BEIR V producing the data used to assess the risk of lung cancer development. The methodology could be useful in providing training for responders aimed to the initial support addressed to decision-making for emergency response at the early phase of an RDD scenario. The results from the simulation allow estimating (a) the size of the potentially affected population, (b) the type of protection action considering gender and location of the individuals, (c) the absorbed doses, (d) the matrix of lung cancer incidence predictions over a period of 5 years, and (e) the cost-effectiveness in the initial decision environment

Manejo comunitário de microbacias hidrográficas em áreas de assentamento do Sudeste Paraense.

bitstream/item/28760/1/Doc237.pdf2ª impressão: 2009