Dynamic Characteristics of Woodframe Buildings

The dynamic properties of wood shearwall buildings were evaluated, such as modal frequencies, damping and mode shapes of the structures. Through analysis of recorded earthquake response and by forced vibration testing, a database of periods and damping ratios of woodframe buildings was developed. Modal identification was performed on strong-motion records obtained from five buildings, and forced vibration tests were performed on a two-story house and a three-story apartment building, among others. A regression analysis is performed on the database to obtain a period formula specific for woodframe buildings. It should be noted that all test results, including the seismic data, are at small drift ratios (less than 0.1%), and the periods would be significantly longer for stronger shaking of these structures. Despite these low amplitudes, the equivalent viscous dampings for the fundamental modes were usually more than 10% of critical during earthquake shaking

Risk factors and demographics for microtia in South America: a case-control analysis

BACKGROUND: The etiopathogenesis of microtia is still unknown in the majority of the cases, particularly for individuals presenting with isolated microtia. Our aim was to evaluate potential risk factors for this condition using a case–control approach. METHODS: We analyzed data from 1,194 live births with isolated microtia enrolled in the ECLAMC study (Estudio Colaborativo Latino Americano de Malformaciones Congénitas) from 1982 to 2011 and their respective controls. Odds ratios (ORs) were estimated with logistic regression models along with 95% confidence intervals for the resulting OR estimates controlling for the effects of potential confounders (sex, maternal age, hospital, and year of birth) for an adjusted OR (aOR). RESULTS: Multiparity was associated with a higher risk of microtia compared with primiparity (aOR, 1.5; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.2–1.8), with women who had eight or more prior pregnancies having the highest risk (aOR, 2.8; 95% CI, 1.6–5.2). Women who presented with cold-like symptoms were at higher risk for microtia (aOR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.2–3.9) as well as those that used tobacco or alcohol during pregnancy (aOR, 1.7; 95% CI, 1.1–2.6 and aOR, 1.4; 95% CI, 0.9–2.1, respectively). The association with alcohol use appeared to be limited to those women who reported binge drinking during pregnancy (aOR, 1.4; 95% CI, 0.7–3.1). Cases from hospitals at low altitude (<2500 m) tended to have more severe types of microtia than those from hospitals at high altitude. CONCLUSION: These results support the hypothesis that, in addition to teratogens, other nongenetic risk factors contribute to the occurrence of isolated microtia.Fil: Luquetti, Daniela. University of Washington; Estados Unidos. Seattle Children; Estados UnidosFil: Saltzman, Babette S.. Seattle Children; Estados UnidosFil: López Camelo, Jorge Santiago. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. CEMIC-CONICET. Centro de Educaciones Médicas e Investigaciones Clínicas "Norberto Quirno". CEMIC-CONICET.; ArgentinaFil: Dutra, Maria da Graça. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz; BrasilFil: Castilla, Eduardo Enrique. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. CEMIC-CONICET. Centro de Educaciones Médicas e Investigaciones Clínicas "Norberto Quirno". CEMIC-CONICET.; Argentina. Instituto Nacional de Genética Médica Populacional; Brasi

Produção inicial de frutos num plantio de açaí em Porto Velho, Rondônia.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a produção inicial de frutos entre de um plantio de açaí BRS Pará em Rondônia

Salt content of soups served in school canteens from Porto andAlfândega da Fé

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INSTRUÇÕES ESTRATÉGIAS DE MARKETING IMPULSIONANDO A EXPORTAÇÃO DE SERVIÇOS DO BRASIL: UM ENFOQUE NO SETOR TURÍSTICO

O setor de serviços ultimamente tem participação expressiva nas pautas de exportação das mais diversas nações e estados soberanos. O setor de viagens e turismo, em específico, vem a cada dia se consolidando com crescente sucesso e como alternativa à geração de divisas para os lugares que o priorizam ou lhe conferem maior êxito nos investimentos. Sob um prisma de acentuada interação do planeta em virtude da revolução técnico-científico-globalizacional pela qual passamos, a questão do turismo se constitui como uma atividade muito além de um mero deslocamento por indivíduos ou grupos com fim de conhecer ou visitar novos lugares. Tal ramo abrange variadas nuances as quais implementam o desenvolvimento e a manutenção de sua atividade em si, bem como com outras que mantêm correlações direta e indiretamente. Questões referentes a fatores como estratégia, economia e marketing, por exemplo, também estão intrínsecas ao ramo do turismo nos dias atuais; sendo o enfoque no setor turístico uma exemplificação tangível. Essa monografia tem por objetivos específicos identificar as políticas públicas voltadas para o turismo no Brasil, demonstrar a relevância do turismo na balança de pagamentos, identificar as estratégias de marketing utilizadas no segmento e descrever a importância da Marca Brasil nas exportações de serviço a fim de se alcançar o entendimento do objetivo geral, compreender como as estratégias de marketing alavancam as exportações de serviços. Por meio de pesquisa descritiva exploratória e um aporte teórico, que perpassa por conteúdos atuais da economia e teorias consagradas do marketing, essa monografia tem o intuito de balizar os objetivos contrapondo com a realidade existente e o patamar ideal compreendendo e exaltando a importância do turismo na pauta de exportação da nação e, por conseguinte sua participação na balança de pagamentos. Palavras-chave: marketing internacional, turismo, exportação de serviços, balança de pagamentos

Neonatal Near Miss: A Systematic Review.

The concept of neonatal near miss has been proposed as a tool for assessment of quality of care in neonates who suffered any life-threatening condition. However, there are no internationally agreed concepts or criteria for defining or identifying neonatal near miss. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of studies and markers that are able to identify neonatal near miss cases and predict neonatal mortality. Electronic searches were performed in the Medline, Embase and Scielo databases, with no time or language restriction, until December 2014. The term neonatal near miss was used alone or in combination with terms related to neonatal morbidity/mortality and neonatal severity scores. Study selection criteria involved three steps: title, abstract and full text of the articles. Two researchers performed study selection and data extraction independently. Heterogeneity of study results did not permit the performance of meta-analysis. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria adopted, only four articles were selected. Preterm and perinatal asphyxia were used as near miss markers in all studies. Health indicators on neonatal morbidity and mortality were extracted or estimated. The neonatal near miss rate was 2.6 to 8 times higher than the neonatal mortality rate. Pragmatic and management criteria are used to help develop the neonatal near miss concept. The most severe cases are identified and mortality is predicted with these criteria. Furthermore, the near miss concept can be used as a tool for evaluating neonatal care. It is the first step in building management strategies to reduce mortality and long-term sequelae.1532