Micropiles: Case Studies

Micropiles are small diameter bored piles. This type of deep foundation is increasingly being adopted in North America to retrofit existing structures, because of minimal installation vibration, excellent load capacity for seismic upgrades and low headroom and tight access applications. The main objective of this thesis is to investigate and analyze the results of full-scale load tests on micropiles to gain insight into factors affecting the development of axial load capacity. This thesis examines in detail the response of 9 micropiles in soil and 7 micropiles in rock during compressive axial load tests. The micropiles in soil are analyzed using the finite element software PLAXIS. The rock micropiles are analyzed using a closed form solution. Some of the micropiles were instrumented with a device called Contractometer, which permitted measurement of the distribution of axial compression along the pile at various axial loads. The internal contractometer measurements provide information on the structural performance of the pile. This study suggests that a significant portion of the axial capacity of micropiles comes from pile enlargement and post-yield dilatancy of the pile- to-soil interface

Union Ave.

The unpredictability of life is here seen through the eyes of a child. At the young age of 6, Daniela Ramirez narrates a day in her childhood home, found in the historic neighborhood in Central Los Angeles: Pico-Union. Ramirez’s narrative recounts the emotions and events that unfolded right before her eyes on the day that changed her and her family’s life forever on Union Ave

Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Adolescents With Cancer and Teen Cancer Survivors

Adolescence is a significant period for identity construction and self development (Jones, Blunda, Biegel, Carlson, Biel, & Wiener., 2013). This critical development period is quickly disrupted for adolescents with cancer. With the challenges of undergoing cancer treatment, come abnormal daily routines and changes to the developing self, which may cause anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders (Jones et al., 2013). Even after an adolescent survives cancer, he or she may be likely to face chronic adjustment difficulties, cognitive challenges, struggles at school, social deficits, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression (Jones et al., 2013). To address the stressful experiences adolescents with cancer and cancer survivors commonly have to cope, I created a day-long activity on stress and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for adolescents receiving services at Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services in Watsonville, California

ART THERAPY FOR BEREAVED SIBLINGS AFTER PEDIATRIC CANCER DEATH

Children and adolescents whose siblings die due to pediatric cancer are at an increased risk for several mental health issues and high risky behavior engagement. There is currently very little literature on the topic of a sibling’s grief despite its potentially critical and persisting consequences. Through qualitative research in analyzing art projects made by bereaved siblings, this is an exploratory study of how an art program may help bereaved or grieving children access their feelings using a non verbal modality of expression. The research study was conducted at a community-based non-profit organization which focuses on supporting families of children with cancer. Implications of this research study in the field of micro social work may be included into therapeutic options for children experiencing the death by means of other causes besides pediatric cancer, or a loss not related to death, such as incarceration or traumatic separations

Socialization practices in low-income immigrants and their young children: A qualitative approach

Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., yet little is known about how these families socialize their children to function in the U.S. Based on ecocultural theory, this study utilized focus groups interviews with 28 parents to explore the socialization practices of low-income Latino immigrant parents with their young children. Findings from this study suggest that parents model their expectations/values according to environmental demands developing diverse strategies to combine what they view to be Latino and American values. Research results also indicate that participating parents cope with the challenges in socializing their children by being optimistic and highly investing time and resources on their children. This study provides a basis for generating hypotheses to be tested with larger datasets; identifying areas that policies and programs might develop to support effective parenting in Latino immigrant families; and, informing the development of culturally sensitive measures to evaluate Latino parenting

ベネズエラノマメカサクモツニカンレンシタチッソコテイコンリュウキンノトクセイヒョウカ

博士（農学）東京農工大

Draft Genome Sequence of an International Clonal Lineage 1 Acinetobacter baumannii Strain from Argentina

In the last few years Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged worldwide as an important nosocomial pathogen in medical institutions. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of the international clonal lineage 1 (ICL1) A. baumannii strain A144 that was isolated in a hospital in Buenos Aires City in the year 1997. The strain is susceptible to carbapenems and resistant to trimethoprim and gentamicin.Fil: Vilacoba, Elisabet. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Medicina. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica; ArgentinaFil: Déraspe, Maxime. Laval University; CanadáFil: Traglia, German Matias. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Medicina. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica; ArgentinaFil: Roy, Paul H.. Laval University; CanadáFil: Ramirez, Maria Soledad. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Medicina. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica; Argentina. California State University; Estados UnidosFil: Centron, Daniela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Houssay. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Medicina. Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica; Argentin

Diagnóstico de los viñedos Ain Karim y Umaña Dajud a partir de las preferencias en los restaurantes y las actividades enoturísticas

Realizar un Diagnóstico de los viñedos Ain Karim y Umaña Dajud a partir de las preferencias en los restaurantes y las actividades enoturísticasLa vitivinicultura en Colombia es de origen tardío y de poco avance, sin embargo, su desarrollo y posicionamiento es cada vez más visible en los hábitos de consumo de los nacionales. Los viñedos de Ain Karim y Umaña Dajud en el municipio de Villa de Leyva son representantes de un mercado vigente y con perspectivas de expansión. En esta dinámica el turismo más que una alternativa de consumo de la cosecha de dichos viñedos se ha convertido en su principal mercado frente a la oferta de vinos importados, esto debido a su propuesta de degustación en los recorridos ofrecidos, que permite su reconocimiento y compra. Frente a este éxito, coexiste a su vez un bajo consumo en los restaurantes turísticos locales, obstaculizando su debido afianzamiento y requiriendo del desarrollo de estrategias comerciales. El turismo gastronómico, se consolida como un renglón importante en la actividad turística, en los últimos años, la incidencia entre el territorio y el producto gastronómico, siendo las rutas alimentarias un medio para unir sinergias de las zonas rurales, recientemente ha aumentado la demanda de turistas que busca tomar contacto con los alimentos regionales (Hernández y otros 2018).The viticulture in Colombia is of late origin and little progress, however, its development and positioning is increasingly visible in the consumption habits of nationals. The vineyards of Ain Karim and Umaña Dajud in the municipality of Villa de Leyva are representatives of a current market and with prospects for expansion. In this dynamic, tourism, rather than an alternative for the consumption of the harvest of these vineyards, has become its main market in relation to the supply of imported wines, due to its tasting proposal in the offered routes, which allows its recognition and purchase, in the face of this success, in turn coexists a low consumption in the local tourist restaurants, impeding its due consolidation and requiring the development of commercial strategies. Gastronomic tourism has consolidated as an important line in tourist activity, in recent years, the incidence between the territory and the gastronomic product, food routes being a means to unite synergies in rural areas, recently the demand for tourists who seek to make contact with regional foods (Hernández and others 2018)

Diagnóstico de los viñedos Ain Karim y Umaña Dajud a partir de las preferencias en los restaurantes y las actividades enoturísticas

Realizar un Diagnóstico de los viñedos Ain Karim y Umaña Dajud a partir de las preferencias en los restaurantes y las actividades enoturísticasLa vitivinicultura en Colombia es de origen tardío y de poco avance, sin embargo, su desarrollo y posicionamiento es cada vez más visible en los hábitos de consumo de los nacionales. Los viñedos de Ain Karim y Umaña Dajud en el municipio de Villa de Leyva son representantes de un mercado vigente y con perspectivas de expansión. En esta dinámica el turismo más que una alternativa de consumo de la cosecha de dichos viñedos se ha convertido en su principal mercado frente a la oferta de vinos importados, esto debido a su propuesta de degustación en los recorridos ofrecidos, que permite su reconocimiento y compra. Frente a este éxito, coexiste a su vez un bajo consumo en los restaurantes turísticos locales, obstaculizando su debido afianzamiento y requiriendo del desarrollo de estrategias comerciales. El turismo gastronómico, se consolida como un renglón importante en la actividad turística, en los últimos años, la incidencia entre el territorio y el producto gastronómico, siendo las rutas alimentarias un medio para unir sinergias de las zonas rurales, recientemente ha aumentado la demanda de turistas que busca tomar contacto con los alimentos regionales (Hernández y otros 2018).The viticulture in Colombia is of late origin and little progress, however, its development and positioning is increasingly visible in the consumption habits of nationals. The vineyards of Ain Karim and Umaña Dajud in the municipality of Villa de Leyva are representatives of a current market and with prospects for expansion. In this dynamic, tourism, rather than an alternative for the consumption of the harvest of these vineyards, has become its main market in relation to the supply of imported wines, due to its tasting proposal in the offered routes, which allows its recognition and purchase, in the face of this success, in turn coexists a low consumption in the local tourist restaurants, impeding its due consolidation and requiring the development of commercial strategies. Gastronomic tourism has consolidated as an important line in tourist activity, in recent years, the incidence between the territory and the gastronomic product, food routes being a means to unite synergies in rural areas, recently the demand for tourists who seek to make contact with regional foods (Hernández and others 2018)

Marcadores de estres oxidativo en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva cronica

85 p.La Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica (EPOC) se define actualmente como una patología prevenible y tratable, caracterizada por una limitación progresiva al flujo aéreo, no completamente reversible, y por presentar efectos extra-pulmonares que contribuyen a su gravedad, a través de una respuesta inflamatoria anormal pulmonar. Esta inflamación se observa en respuesta a partículas o gases nocivos (principalmente el tabaco) y da lugar a un fenómeno inflamatorio generalizado, por lo tanto la EPOC es una enfermedad con compromiso sistémico que afecta, entre otros órganos, a la musculatura periférica. Además de la inflamación, del desbalance de proteinasas y antiproteinasas, hay evidencias de que en la patogenia de la EPOC es importante el estrés oxidativo, el cual estaría amplificando la respuesta inflamatoria sistémica que se observa en esta enfermedad. Recientemente, se ha demostrado que el estrés oxidativo y el estatus redox intracelular puede regular modificaciones de histonas nucleares tales como acetilaciones, metilaciones, y fosforilaciones que producen un remodelamiento de la cromatina y un reclutamiento de factores de transcripción basal que lleva a la inducción de mediadores proinflamatorios. La metodología empleada para la realización de esta revisión es la búsqueda de información actualizada en revistas de base de datos (ISI) vía Pubmed, SciELO y capítulos de libros que traten el tema a abordar