Análise e desenvolvimento de módulos funcionais para o ALERT PHR

Estágio realizado na ALERT Life Sciences Computing, S.A.Tese de mestrado integrado. Engenharia Informática e Computação. Faculdade de Engenharia. Universidade do Porto. 200

Chaotic dynamics of a spinless axisymmetric extended body around a Schwarzschild black hole

We investigate the long-term orbital dynamics of spinless extended bodies in Schwarzschild geometry, and show that periodic deviations from spherical symmetry in the shape of a test body may trigger the onset of chaos. We do this by applying Dixon's formalism at quadrupolar order to a nearly spherical body whose shape oscillates between a prolate and an oblate spheroid. The late-time chaotic behavior is then verified by applying Melnikov's method.Comment: 8 pages, 3 figures. To appear in Phys Rev

Dinâmicas de engajamento: análise de trajetórias em uma rádio comunitária

O artigo analisa como ocorre o engajamento em uma rádio comunitária considerando a perspectiva dos sujeitos envolvidos. Abordam-se os aspectos macrossociais que possibilitam ou restringem a militância e a forma de atuação destes indivíduos dentro da organização, compreendendo os períodos do ingresso, engajamento e desengajamento. A pesquisa utilizou a observação participante e entrevistas em profundidade com os indivíduos envolvidos com a rádio e também membros da rede social militante. Demonstrou-se que aspectos emocionais e estabelecimento de laços são fundamentais em todas as etapas do engajamento. Também deve-se observar a percepção de eficácia da organização com relação a seus objetivos e às formas de retribuição para com seus participantes, além dos aspectos geracionais como definidores da participação continuada

SUSTENTABILIDADE E GOVERNANÇA PARTICIPATIVA

O presente artigo visa demonstrar a relevância da governança participativa a partir do bojo da interação entre o Estado e a sociedade e o relacionamento entre governabilidade e sustentabilidade para enfrentar contextualizações complexas, instáveis e voláteis. Analisa a exclusão social e a pobreza e seus desdobramentos na conjuntura moderna a partir do planejamento estratégico estatal onde gerações futuras serão alcançadas. Utilizou-se o Método Indutivo, tanto na Fase de Investigação quanto na apresentação do relato dos seus resultados e, conjuntamente, foram adotadas as Técnicas do Referente, da Categoria, do Conceito Operacional e da Pesquisa Bibliográfica

Comparison of Measured Creatinine Clearance and Clearances Estimated by Cockcroft-Gault and MDRD Formulas in Patients with a Single Kidney

There are doubts about whether the values obtained from the Cockroft-Gault (ClCG) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (GFRMDRD) formulas are comparable to the more traditional formula used to obtain the creatinine clearance from a 24-hour urine collection (ClCrm), particularly in patients with only one kidney. The present study aimed to compare these formulas in individuals with one remaining kidney after previous nephrectomy (Nx) and to verify which estimated formula correlates more closely with ClCrm. Thirty-six patients who had undergone Nx had their renal filtration analyzed with ClCG, GFRMDRD and by ClCrm. The average time after Nx was 11.6 ± 9.0 years, and the average age at the time of the study was 50.7 ± 10.6 years old (X ± SD). The results of three clearances were 81.1 ± 35.6 mL·min·m2 for ClCrm, 70.4 ± 24.0 mL·min·m2 for ClCrCG, and 71.2 ± 19.2 mL·min·m2 for GFRMDRD (with ClCrm > ClCrCG and GFRMDRD; P < .001). No difference was found between the ClCrCG and GFRMDRD values (P = .72). The data demonstrated that both estimate formulas were strongly correlated with ClCrm, although ClCrCG was more closely associated with ClCrm than GFRMDRD (ClCrCG with r2 : 0.64 and GFRMDRD with r2 : 0.34; P < .001). In conclusion, for people with only one kidney remaining after NX, our data showed that glomerular filtration rate estimation by ClCrCG is more related to the values obtained with the traditional clearance measurement based on a 24-hour urine collection test

Impacts of the Fomento Program on Family Farmers in the Brazilian Semi-Arid and its relevance to climate change: a case study in the region of Sub medio São Francisco

For some years, Brazil established itself as a leader in strategies of strategies and programs aimed at reducing the social vulnerability of the most vulnerable populations. In this context, the Program for the Promotion of Rural Productive Activities (Fomento Program), created in 2011, had as one of the main objectives to stimulate the generation of work and income, and promote food and nutritional security for rural, indigenous, traditional and settled populations of agrarian reform. In the Northeast, and more specifically in the Semi-arid region, the relevance of this Program stands out even more concerning climate projections, which indicates that such areas will suffer from more extreme drought in the face of climate change, affecting populations dependent on climate-sensitive activities. Therefore, given the diversity of impacts of the Fomento Program reported in the literature, this article sought to present results on the perception of the Program's impacts from 24 family farmers, interviewed through qualitative research in four municipalities in the state of Bahia in 2017. In addition to the socio-productive aspects, the research sought to understand the Program's impacts in the context of climate change. The results point to a positive perception mainly related to changes in production and technical assistance based on the Paradigm of Co-existence with the Semi-arid Region

Hikes and levadas in Madeira: characterizing visitors and their experience

Recent research indicates that more and more often tourists use the Madeira Natural Park (MNP) area to develop their physical activity, through mountain hiking and Levada walks. This study aims at identifying tourists’ characteristics and to understand how visitors live their experience. A survey was carried out at the end of two different activities and the sample was divided into two groups (G1: Levada Walks in the Laurissilva; G2: Walks outside the Laurissilva). The data was collected immedi ately after the activity ended (total: 293; male: 124; female: 169) and people were asked about: 1. Information availa ble at the start of the activity; 2. Interaction and attention demand; 3. Natural area visited. The data indicates that the Madeira tourists have higher education, many are students and teachers, the majority being European. Our tourists are well informed about the natural environment and more than 90% agreed that it was ideal for aesthetic enjoyment and inspiring exploration. Our findings can help the tourist agents to improve their products, encour age the agencies to attract new markets outside Europe and can work as a basis for providing more guidance in the MNP, promoting a higher ‘flow experience’.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio