Dente de um picnodontiforme (Actinopterygii, Neopterygii) da Formação Estiva, Cenomaniano-Turoniano da Bacia de Pernambuco, NE do Brasil

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterigii) pycnodontiformes compounds a specialized group, small to medium-sized, with laterally compressed body and a batteries of flattened, peg-like teeth on the vomer, adapted for feeding on hard-shelled prey and by its life in near shore environments and/or characterized by reefs. Here is presented their first record to the carbonate deposits included in Estiva Formation, Maracaípe region, in the south of coastal Pernambuco Basin, considered Cenomanian-Turonian in age, where is also the first evidence of vertebrate rests. The record of fish remains open new perspective to this stratigraphic unit and to the basin in general, until the moment poorly known. Key words: pycnodontiformes, Cretaceous, Pernambuco Basin, Estiva Formation.Os actinopterígeos picnodontiformes são formas especializadas de peixes, por sua dentição adaptada à durofagia, o corpo alto e estreito e por se adaptarem a ambientes marinhos rasos e/ou recifais. O achado inédito de restos deste tipo de peixe na região de Maracaípe, porção sul da faixa costeira da Bacia de Pernambuco, bem como a primeira evidência da presença de vertebrados, é comunicado para os depósitos carbonáticos da Formação Estiva, de provável idade Cenomaniano-Turoniano. Com isto, se ampliam os estudos sobre o conteúdo fossilífero da bacia, cujo conhecimento ainda foi pouco explorado. Palavras-chave: dentes picnodontiformes, Cretáceo, Bacia de Pernambuco, Formação Estiva

Moraceae

O presente trabalho consiste no estudo taxonômico das espécies da família Moraceae ocorrentes no PNRJ, RJ, Brasil, onde se acha representada por dois gêneros e sete espécies. Ficus (6): Ficus clusiifolia Schott; F. gomelleira Kunth; F. hirsuta Schott; F. maximiliana (Miq.) Mart.; F. organensis (Miq.) Miq.; F. pulchella Schott; Sorocea (1): Sorocea hilarii Gaudich. Os autores apresentam descrições e comentários dos táxons, distribuição geográfica, chave de identificação e ilustrações.A taxonomic study of Moraceae species found at the Restinga de Jurubatiba National Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, revealed that there are two genera and seven species: Ficus (6): Ficus clusiifolia Schott; F. gomelleira Kunth; F. hirsuta Schott; F. maximiliana (Miq.) Mart.; F. organensis (Miq.) Miq.; F. pulchella Schott; and Sorocea (1): Sorocea hilarii Gaudich. The species are described, an identification key is given, together with geographic distribution, illustrations and comments on each species

Urticaceae

Da família Urticaceae encontra-se presente apenas uma espécie: Cecropia lyratiloba Miq. var. nana J.C.Andrade Carauta.From Urticaceae family there is only one species: Cecropia lyratiloba Miq. var. nana J.C.Andrade Carauta

Monitoring Abundance and Distribution of Northern Gannets Morus bassanus in Western Iberian Waters in Autumn by Aerial Surveys

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS - Study conception HA and CE; Investigation HA, PCR, jBS, MF, ATP, JMC, JV and CE; Methodology HA, PCR, JBS, JV and CE; Resources HA, JBS, JV and CE; Data curation HA, PCR, JBS, JV; Writing initial draft HA; Writing critical review and commentary of revision HA, PCR, jBS, MF, ATP, JMC and CE; Supervision PCR, JV and CE; Project Administration JV and CE.Several North Atlantic breeding seabirds, such as the Northern Gannet Morus bassanus, use Western Iberian Waters for wintering and migration. In this study, we aimed at producing absolute population estimates of post-breeding Gannets and evaluating the importance of the study area within the species’ migration range. We performed six aerial surveys in September and/or October each year between 2010 and 2015, covering 74,840km2 in total. Using line transect methodology, 3,672 Gannet sightings were recorded along 10,496.3 nautical miles (nm). Immature individuals and adults comprised approximately 87% of all sightings. Using Distance sampling, overall abundance was estimated at 89,930 birds, ranging from 58,010 individuals in 2014 to 128,140 in 2015. the highest densities per sector areas were recorded in the North and Centre sectors whereas the lowest densities were registered in the Galicia sector, the Spanish region within the study area. Gannets were mostly present in shallow shelf waters of the continental shelf, particularly between 3 and 20 nautical miles offshore. Habitat suitability models for Gannets in the study area were tested using several eco-geographical variables and chlorophyll concentrations were found to contribute most to explaining annual Gannet occurrence probabilities. A global interannual spatial analysis demonstrated the core areas for conservation of the Northern Gannet in Western Iberian Waters. Moreover, our results demonstrate that Western Iberian waters are used by almost 10% of the global Northern Gannet population, corroborating the existence of seabird hotspots during the non-breeding period, along migration corridors and at their wintering grounds.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Innovative Smart Grid Solutions for Network Planning and Access

Smart Grids are the cornerstone for Distribution System Operators transformation. Having new solutions to deal with historical and future problems is key to ensure a smooth transition to an advanced power system that not only integrate a large share of renewables and distributed energy resources (e.g. storage, electrical vehicles), but also requires efficient operation, better planning and exceptional customer service. EDP Distribuição is at the forefront of this transformation, as it is developing Inovgrid, a smart grid project in Évora city (Portugal), where a smart grid infrastructure was deployed, and new data is now available to incorporate in planning and access tools and procedures, hence contributing to a Smarter Grid. This paper discusses the results that EDP Distribuição has attained so far in these areas of the smart grid development, as well as the projected evolution of these innovative approaches to the future of the distribution grid, which are being developed in European projects like SuSTAINABLE (www.sustainableproject.eu)

Seabird abundance and distribution off western iberian waters estimated through aerial surveys

Western Iberian waters are important migratory flyways, stopover sites, and wintering areas for several of the world’s seabird species. To describe seabird species composition, distribution, and abundance in these waters, we performed six aerial surveys in September and/or October of each year, 2010–2015, covering 74 840 km2. Using line transect methodology, 27 396 seabird sightings from 17 taxonomic groups were recorded along 10 496.3 nautical miles (19 433 km). Using the program “Distance,” annual and overall abundance estimates were obtained for nine taxonomic groups: Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus, Great Shearwater Ardenna gravis, Cory’s Shearwater Calonectris borealis, shearwaters, Northern Gannet Morus bassanus, Sabine’s Gull Xema sabini, Great Skua Stercorarius skua, storm petrels, and Red Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius. For the six-year period, Northern Gannet was the most abundant species (89 630 individuals, coefficient of variation [CV] = 6.28%), followed by Cory’s Shearwater (25 044 individuals, CV = 7.56%) and Balearic Shearwater (13 632 individuals, CV = 20.81%). The remaining taxonomic groups exhibited variable abundances. Results confirm that the study area is important to several seabird species, providing baseline estimates to inform conservation policies and instruments, such as the Birds Directive or the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Chronic wound assessment: cultural and linguistic adaptation for European Portuguese of RESVECH-2 scale

Introduction: In order to assess and to follow up the evolution of chronic wounds, it is advisable to apply measurement scales. This procedure allows clinicians to verify the appropriateness of their activities and whether the healing process is evolving as expected. Aim: To conduct a cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric analysis of Portuguese version of RESVECH 2.0. Methods: A quantitative and correlational study was designed and, to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of RESVECH 2.0, we followed the classic sequential approach for linguistic equivalence to European Portuguese. The study occurred at a Portuguese oncology hospital and the sample encompassed 281 patients with multiple chronic wounds. Results: RESVECH 2.0 is a practical measurement instrument, easy to use, and well accepted by nurses to know all kinds of wounds’ etiologies. The reliability test revealed an acceptable internal consistency and high proportion of agreement between two raters assessing the same patient. Construct validity was considered average/good and the principal component factor analysis with varimax rotation obtained six factors corresponding to 59.5% of explained variance. When comparing the domains from RESVECH 2.0 with those from BWAT we found statistically significant correlations. Conclusion: The adapted version of RESVECH 2.0 scale presents a good internal consistency and is valid for the Portuguese language and culture, being useful and effective in clinical practice.N/

VITASENIOR-MT: a telehealth solution for the elderly focused on the interaction with TV

Remote monitoring of health parameters is a promising approach to improve the health condition and quality of life of particular groups of the population, which can also alleviate the current expenditure and demands of healthcare systems. The elderly, usually affected by chronic comorbidities, are a specific group of the population that can strongly benefit from telehealth technologies, allowing them to reach a more independent life, by living longer in their own homes. Usability of telehealth technologies and their acceptance by end-users are essential requirements for the success of telehealth implementation. Older people are resistant to new technologies or have difficulty in using them due to vision, hearing, sensory and cognition impairments. In this paper, we describe the implementation of an IoT-based telehealth solution designed specifically to address the elderly needs. The end-user interacts with a TV-set to record biometric parameters, and to receive warning and recommendations related to health and environmental sensor recordings. The familiarization of older people with the TV is expected to provide a more user-friendly interaction ensuring the effectiveness integration of the end-user in the overall telehealth solution.This work has been financially supported by the IC&DT project VITASENIOR-MT CENTRO-01-0145-FEDER- 023659 with FEDER funding through programs CENTRO2020 and FCT.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A bússola estratégica e o desenvolvimento tecnológico e industrial europeu

Em Março de 2022 foi aprovado o novo documento de orientação político-estratégica da União Europeia. O IDN Brief de Maio de 2022 reúne seis perspectivas sobre várias dimensões deste documento.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio