Incidence of fungals in a vineyard of the denomination of origin ribeiro (Ourense - north-western Spain)

Knowledge about the fungal spores most abundant in the atmosphere of a vineyard is of great use since it allows development of prediction models of the spore concentration, and therefore application of phytosanitary treatments only when high levels of fungal propaguls are detected. In this study the concentration of phytopathogenic spores is related with the different phenological stages of the vineyard, and a prediction model developed for each fungal type using meteorological, phenological and spore concentrations variables. The study was carried out in a vineyard of the Ribeiro district during the year 2007. For the aerobiological study a volumetric Hirst type trap was used, while phenological observations were carried out on 20 plants of the three varieties monitored (Treixadura, Godello and Loureira) following the phenological scale standardized by the BBCH. Botrytis reached the highest annual total value with 16,145 spores, followed by Plasmopara with 747 spores and Uncinula with 578 spores. In order to forecast the concentration of the phytopathogenic fungal spores, equations of lineal regression were elaborated including as estimators, variables with high correlation coefficient. For Botrytis the regression equation explained 42.4% of the variability of spore concentration, 26.1% for Uncinula and 24.7% for PlasmoparaThis study was financed by the project PGIDIT07PXIB2000076PR sponsored by the “Xunta of Galicia”S

Crenças em obesidade e cirurgia bariátrica: Análise de conteúdo para desenho de escala

We describe the process by which items of a belief scale in obesity and bariatric surgery were generated using mixed methods. Participants were 22 Ecuadorian bariatric patients between 22 and 50 years old (M = 37.5, SD= 8.91). A semi-structured interview was constructed, validated, and conducted. The information was analyzed using directed content analysis, guided by the Health Belief Model. The beliefs varied according to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, particularly age, sex, surgical technique, and postoperative evolution. The level of susceptibility, severity and benefits were mainly associated with the consequences of the loss of psychological well-being and social acceptance. Meanwhile, a greater perception of barriers was found in women, people who experienced negative emotions and those with less social support.El objetivo de este estudio fue describir el proceso por el cual se generaron los ítems de una escala de creencias en obesidad y cirugía bariátrica mediante métodos mixtos. Participaron 22 pacientes bariátricos, ecuatorianos entre 22 y 50 años (M = 37.5, DE = 8.91). Se construyó, validó y aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada; la información se procesó mediante análisis de contenido dirigido por las dimensiones del Modelo de creencias en salud. Las creencias variaron en función de características sociodemográficas y clínicas, particularmente edad, sexo, técnica quirúrgica y evolución. El nivel de susceptibilidad, gravedad y beneficios percibidos se asoció principalmente a las consecuencias de perder el bienestar psicológico y aceptación social. Además, se encontró una mayor percepción de barreras en tres subpoblaciones: mujeres, personas que experimentaron emociones negativas y quienes reportaron menos soporte social.Description du processus qui a permis d’élaborer les items d’une échelle de mesure des croyances relatives à l’obésité et à la chirurgie bariatrique au moyen de méthodes mixtes. 22 patients bariatriques, équatoriens et âgés de 22 à 50 ans participèrent (EM = 37.5, S = 8.91). Un questionnaire semi-structuré fut conçu, validé et appliqué ; l’information fut traitée en appliquant une analyse de contenu basée sur les paramètres du modèle de croyances en Santé. Les croyances varièrent en fonction de caractéristiques socio-démographiques et cliniques, notamment l’âge, le sexe, la technique chirurgicale et l’évolution. Le niveau de susceptibilité, de gravité et d’avantages perçus furent essentiellement associés aux conséquences de la perte du bien-être psychologique et de l’acceptation sociale. Bien qu’une perception plus grande des obstacles ait été observée dans trois sous-populations: les femmes, les personnes qui ont éprouvé des émotions négatives et celles qui ont déclaré moins de soutien social.Descreve-se o processo pelo qual foram gerados os elementos de uma escala de crenças em obesidade e cirurgia bariátrica utilizando métodos mistos. Um total de 22 pacientes foram envolvidos, equatorianos entre 22 e 50 anos (M = 37.5, DP = 8.91). Uma entrevista semiestruturada foi elaborada, validada e aplicada, sendo as informações processadas por meio de uma análise de conteúdo orientada pelas dimensões do Modelo de crenças em saúde. As crenças variaram de acordo com as caraterísticas sociodemográficas e clínicas, particularmente idade, sexo, técnica cirúrgica e evolução. O grau de susceptibilidade, gravidade e benefícios percebidos está ligado principalmente às consequências de perda de bem-estar psicológico e de aceitação social. Enquanto, uma maior percepção de barreiras foi encontrada em três subpopulações: mulheres, pessoas que experimentaram emoções negativas e aquelas que relataram menos apoio social

Results and Experiences from the SODI-IVIDIL Experiment on the ISS

This paper will present a brief summary of the principles of the IVIDIL experiment, as well as the characteristics of the SODI payload and its interfaces with the ground equipment. Also, the work done by E-USOC in terms of preparation of procedures, displays, and setting up of the ground environment will be exposed. To conclude with outcomes of the mission, as well as lessons learned and conclusions

Analysis of a scale to evaluate the satisfaction of the educational professional in the elementary education

Este trabajo forma parte de un estudio promovido por el grupo de investigación y de innovación pedagógica de la Universidad de Barcelona y el Observatorio Internacional de la Educación de la Profesión Docente. Elaborar una escala de valoración de la satisfacción docente (ESD) es el objetivo de esta investigación, por ello se determina si el instrumento desarrollado y las inferencias realizadas en este cuestionario son válidas. La escala se aplica a una muestra de 215 profesores de primaria en la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias (Gran Canaria). El cuestionario propuesto por el grupo de FODIP, consta de 18 ítems tipo Likert de 1 a 5. Los resultados muestran que la escala de valoración aportada es válida y fiable, y que su estructura de tres factores (la planificación, la autonomía y el desarrollo profesional) es una alternativa ágil y rápida para conocer el grado de satisfacción del profesorado. Las tres dimensiones de la escala encuentran correlatos similares en modelos anteriores y, aunque como ya señalamos, el número de dimensiones estimado por los distintos investigadores es variado, a juzgar por las referencias, una escala corta y de fácil aplicación puede ayudar a una primera aproximación a la satisfacción docenteThis work is part of a study promoted by the Group of research and teaching innovation of the University of Barcelona and the international Observatory of the education of the profession teaching. To elaborate a scale of valuation of the educational satisfaction (ESD) is the aim of this investigation, for it decides if the developed instrument and the inferences that realized in this questionnaire are valid. The scale is applied to a sample of 215 primary teachers in the autonomous community of Canary Islands (Gran Canaria). The questionnaire to assess the satisfaction of professional teachers in primary education proposed by the Group of FODIP, it consists of 18 items Likert-type 1 to 5. The results show that the scale of valuation provided is valid and reliable, and that its structure of three factors (planning, autonomy and professional development) is an agile and fast alternative to knowing the degree of satisfaction of the teaching staff. The three dimensions of the scale are similar correlates in previous models and, although as already noted, the number of dimensions estimated by different researchers is varied, judging by the references, a scale short and easy application can help a first approach to teacher satisfactio

María Montessori

Para empezar, este presente informe trata de un proyecto de investigación sobre la médica y educadora italiana, María Montessori. Para ello, hemos recopilado, examinado y observado distintas fuentes de información, para, así, aportar una visión crítica y personal sobre dicha autora. Por ello, en primer lugar, empezamos seleccionando y recogiendo toda la información posible sobre el contexto histórico donde ella vivió, siendo éste finales del siglo XIX y la primera mitad del siglo XX. De este modo, conoceremos las circunstancias y las incidencias que rodearon la vida de María Montessori. A continuación, redactamos brevemente sin olvidarnos de los acontecimientos más relevantes, la historia de la vida de su persona. Para terminar, investigamos sobre una de sus obras, “El niño, el secreto de la infancia”. Montessori con esta obra, trata de introducir el concepto de períodos sensitivos. Como conclusión, realizamos una reflexión personal sobre el método Montessori, destacando tanto las ventajas como desventajas de dicho método.To begin with, this report is about a research project on the Italian doctor and educator, Maria Montessori. For that purpose, we have compiled, examined and observed different sources of information, in order to provide a critical and personal view of this author. Therefore, first of all, we began by selecting and collecting as much information as possible about the historical context in which she lived, which was the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. In this way, we will know the circumstances and incidents that surrounded the life of Maria Montessori. Next, we wrote briefly without forgetting the most relevant events, the history of his life. To finish, we investigated on its works, selecting one of them, being this "The secret of the childhood". Montessori, with this work, he tries to introduce the concept of sensitive periods. In conclusion, we made a personal reflection about the work done, highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages of this report

Forecasting ARIMA models for atmospheric vineyard pathogens in Galicia and Northern Portugal: Botrytis cinerea spores

Botrytis cinerea is the cause of the most common disease in the Galician and Portuguese vineyards. Knowledge of the spore levels in the atmosphere of vineyards is a tool for forecasting models of the concentration of spores in order to adjust the phytosanitary treatments to real risk infection periods. The presented study was conducted in two vineyards, one located in Cenlle (Spain) and other in Amares (Portugal), from 2005-2007. A volumetric trap, model Lanzoni VPPS-2000, was used for the aerobiological study. Phenological observations were conducted on 20 vines of three grape varieties in Cenlle (Treixadura, Godello and Loureira) and in Amares (Trajadura, Loureiro and Pedernã), by using the BBCH scale. The highest total spore concentrations during the grapevine cycle were recorded in 2007 in both locations (Cenlle:16,145 spores; Amares:1,858 spores), and the lowest, in 2005 in Cenlle (1,700 spores) and in Amares (800 spores) in 2006. In Cenlle, the best adjusted model was an ARIMA (0,2,2), including the relative humidity four days earlier, while in Amares there was an ARIMA (1,2,3), considering the relative humidity three days earlier and rainfall two days earlier. The t-test showed no significant difference between observed and predicted data by the model.The study was partially supported by the University of Vigo (Bolsas de Estadías en centros de Investigación)S

Effect of rotation on the equilibrium shapes and stability of liquid bridges in a lateral gravitational field

A cylindrical liquid bridge supported between two circular-shaped disks in isorotation is considered. The effect of a lateral gravitational field on the stability of the liquid bridge is investigated. A numerical method is used to find stable and unstable shapes and to determine the stability limit for different values of lateral gravity