Rare coral under the genomic microscope: timing and relationships among Hawaiian Montipora

Background Evolutionary patterns of scleractinian (stony) corals are difficult to infer given the existence of few diagnostic characters and pervasive phenotypic plasticity. A previous study of Hawaiian Montipora (Scleractinia: Acroporidae) based on five partial mitochondrial and two nuclear genes revealed the existence of a species complex, grouping one of the rarest known species (M. dilatata, which is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN) with widespread corals of very different colony growth forms (M. flabellata and M. cf. turgescens). These previous results could result from a lack of resolution due to a limited number of markers, compositional heterogeneity or reflect biological processes such as incomplete lineage sorting (ILS) or introgression. Results All 13 mitochondrial protein-coding genes from 55 scleractinians (14 lineages from this study) were used to evaluate if a recent origin of the M. dilatata species complex or rate heterogeneity could be compromising phylogenetic inference. Rate heterogeneity detected in the mitochondrial data set seems to have no significant impacts on the phylogenies but clearly affects age estimates. Dating analyses show different estimations for the speciation of M. dilatata species complex depending on whether taking compositional heterogeneity into account (0.8 [0.05–2.6] Myr) or assuming rate homogeneity (0.4 [0.14–0.75] Myr). Genomic data also provided evidence of introgression among all analysed samples of the complex. RADseq data indicated that M. capitata colour morphs may have a genetic basis. Conclusions Despite the volume of data (over 60,000 SNPs), phylogenetic relationships within the M. dilatata species complex remain unresolved most likely due to a recent origin and ongoing introgression. Species delimitation with genomic data is not concordant with the current taxonomy, which does not reflect the true diversity of this group. Nominal species within the complex are either undergoing a speciation process or represent ecomorphs exhibiting phenotypic polymorphisms.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Strategic Formulation of CIEE Lisbon

In an era in which the market is increasingly competitive and globalized, companies are forced to rethink and innovate their strategy. This investigation aims to determine if CIEE Lisbon is implementing corporate strategies in order to reach its strategic goals and increase its business performance. This study used a qualitative methodology based on detailed content analysis of 18 interviews. The article concludes that CIEE is implementing diversification strategies that allow it to grow organically and to create barriers to new competitors. It is also possible to conclude that the formation of strategic alliances is vital in the company's success, having a direct and positive impact on consumer satisfaction. Finally, this research shows that a merger and/or acquisition is not a viable option for the company at this time.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Los pronombres: usos y desusos en las lenguas portuguesa y española

En la cátedra Análisis Comparativo de las lenguas: portugués – castellano del Profesorado en Portugués de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata nos acercamos a estas dos lenguas con una lente que si bien enfoca no desestima las condiciones alrededor del foco. En este capítulo, nos enmarcaremos en la Unidad 3 del programa la cátedra. En esta Unidad trabajamos aspectos gramaticales puntuales, como los estudios acerca de los pronombres personales y complemento desde una perspectiva contrastiva. Sin embargo, no nos olvidamos de aspectos culturales, motores de las representaciones lingüísticas. Siendo así, nos centraremos en el uso de dichas categorías para describirlas y explicarlas. En este sentido, cabe resaltar que las variedades tomadas consisten en el portugués brasileño (PB) y el español rioplatense (E). Para colocar estas dos lenguas en comparación, elegimos la obra original y la traducción publicada en Brasil de El beso de la mujer araña, del escritor argentino Manuel Puig. De esta manera, observamos lo que los autores Fanjul (2014) y González (1998) llaman de asimetría inversa, es decir, las lenguas en cuestión además de asimétricas respecto al uso de los pronombres sujeto y complementos, son también inversas: pueden presentar sentidos contrarios.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

The role of Portuguese companies in the development of corporate strategies: case study

Strategy assumes a significant role in the managerial field concerning three levels of activity- corporate, business and functional. In academic terms, corporate strategy refers to a set of conceptualized strategies with distinct purposes. However, how does one make a decision regarding corporate strategies? Which forces, internal or external, are capable of influencing it? Are these strategies equally perceived? There is a gap of perception between the academic and business settings. Academically, corporate strategies are only explored towards their aim. However, under real conditions, companies are exposed to further features. Thus, the present investigation aims to develop an understanding about how distinct companies perceive strategy at the corporate level. This article relies on data from 30 companies, with a variety of industries. The results include valuable information regarding the main drivers of the decision behind corporate strategies and the dissimilarities associated to the perception of strategy at the corporate level.info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio

Controle das pragas do meloeiro com enfase na mosca branca Bemisia argentifolii Bellows & Perring.

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi obter resultados de controle quimico das pragas do meloeiro, com enfase na mosca branca, para utilizacao imediata pelos produtores.bitstream/item/83238/1/CT1070001.pd