A arte como ferramenta de criatividade no design de moda sustentavel

Os laços entre o domínio da arte e da moda são bem maiores que os que supõem os discursos e a crítica. A arte enquanto fonte inspiradora da moda, pode fazer toda a diferença, valorizar os produtos do design colocando-os num patamar de desta-que. Então, porque não se valer desse expediente para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos da moda mais sustentável, com um clico de vida mais alargado

From reading literature in secondary school to its learning assessment in the 12th year national exam

Literature plays a core role in the class of Portuguese Language, a specialised context for teaching literacy competencies. This text reports a study about knowledge and skills privileged in literary texts’ reading in national exams. A document analysis of seventeen exams of Portuguese, used by the Ministry of Education between 1996 and 2012, was conducted to identify the “reading objects” chosen for the exams, the text structures that were the focus of the questions and the reading operations requested. The results show that besides the central role of the national literary canon in the assessment, contemporary poetry texts are the preferred “reading objects”. This allows the conclusion that questions about literary contents aim to evaluate student’s critical thinking regarding works by canonical authors. The study also showed that reading literature is perceived as the act of understanding and (re)constructing the meanings of a text by an active and competent reader.La literatura juega un papel central en la clase de Lengua Portuguesa, como contexto especializado para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de competencias de alfabetización. Este texto reporta un estudio sobre el conocimiento y las habilidades privilegiadas en los exámenes nacionales externos. Un análisis de diecisiete exámenes de Portugués, del Ministerio de Educación entre 1996 y 2012, ha identificado “objetos de lectura” elegidos, estructuras textuales enfocadas por las preguntas y operaciones de lectura requeridas. Los resultados revelan el papel central del canon literario nacional en la evaluación y que los textos poéticos contemporáneos son los “objetos de lectura” preferidos. Se concluye que las preguntas sobre contenidos literarios se plantean evaluar el pensamiento crítico del estudiante con respecto a las obras de autores canónicos y que la lectura se percibe como el acto de comprender y (re)construir los significados de un texto por un lector activo y competente.La littérature joue un rôle central dans la classe de Langue Portugaise, un contexte spécialisé pour l’enseignement des compétences en littératie. Ce texte présente une étude sur les connaissances et compétences privilégiées dans la lecture de textes littéraires aux examens nationaux. Une analyse de dix-sept examens de Portugais, utilisés par le Ministère de l’Éducation entre 1996 et 2012, a été menée afin d’identifier “objets de lecture” choisis pour les examens, structures de texte au centre des questions et opérations de lecture demandées. Les résultats montrent que, outre le rôle central du canon littéraire dans l’évaluation, textes de poésie contemporaine sont les “objets de lecture” préférés. Cela permet la conclusion que les questions concernant le contenu littéraire visent à évaluer la pensée critique de l’élève concernant les œuvres d’auteurs canoniques. L’étude a également montré que la lecture littéraire est perçue comme (re)construction de la signification d’un texte par un lecteur compétent.CIED - UMinhoinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Intersection local times of fractional Brownian motions with H∈(0,1)H\in(0,1) as generalized white noise functionals

In $\R^d$, for any dimension $d\geq 1$, expansions of self-intersection local times of fractional Brownian motions with arbitrary Hurst coefficients in $(0,1)$ are presented. The expansions are in terms of Wick powers of white noises (corresponding to multiple Wiener integrals), being well-defined in the sense of generalized white noise functionals.Comment: 17 page

Light Intensity Activity: a possible contribution to delay frailty

Trabalho apresentado em 24th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, 2-4 maio 2018, Oslo, NoruegaN/

O valor acrescentado pelo capital estrutural à cadeia de valor da madeira e indústrias relacionadas

Purpose – Structural capital is a component of intellectual capital. Its measurement is essential to obtain the real value of intellectual capital and its influence on profitability.  This article aims at understanding the impact of structural capital on timber and related industries value chain of Galicia (Spain).Design/methodology/approach – The wood sector chain was divided into three major sectors: extraction, conversion and finished products. Using a panel data model, we measured the value addition created by structural capital for the period of 2002-2018.Findings – Structural capital brings value addition to extraction and finished products sectors of the value chain. The sector and the territory limit value generation and efficiency of structural capital.Research limitations/implications – We took an extensive data set ranging from 2002 to 2018 of a relatively small region (Galicia). The findings could change if the area is expanded and/or other regions covered.Practical implications – For business managers and consultants, this study suggests the need for benchmarking and cooperation practices between companies to increase efficiency. Entrepreneurs must concentrate more on intellectual capital in order to better performance.Social implications – Local governments and social entities should acknowledge the importance of intellectual capital while implementing regulations and specific actions to improve SMEs profitability. Originality/value – This paper measures the impact of structural capital on the timber value chain. SC is taken as an independent variable, unlike previous measurement models, where it was a remainder value after deducting HC from IC. Objetivos – O capital estrutural é um componente do capital intelectual. A sua medição é essencial para obter o valor real do capital intelectual e a sua influência nos lucros. Este artigo mede o impacto do capital estrutural na cadeia de valor madeireira da Galícia (Espanha).Desígnio/metodologia/abordagem – Dividimos a cadeia madeireira em três grandes setores: extração, conversão e produtos finais. Usando um modelo de painel de dados, medimos o valor acrescentado criado pelo capital estrutural para 2002-2018.Resultados – O capital estrutural gera valor acrescentado nos setores de extração e produtos finais. O sector e o território limitam a criação de valor e eficiência do capital estrutural.Limitações/implicações de pesquisa – Usamos uma base de dados extensiva 2002-2018 de uma região relativamente pequena (Galícia). Os resultados poderiam diferir se a área de estudo fosse expandida e/ou outras regiões estudadas.Implicações práticas – Para empresários e consultores, este estudo sugere a importância das práticas de criar objetivos e cooperação entre empresas para aumentar a eficiência. Os empreendedores devem concentrar-se mais no capital intelectual para melhorar o desempenho.Implicações sociais – Governos locais e entidades sociais devem reconhecer a importância do capital intelectual ao implementar regulações e ações específicas visando melhorias nos lucros das PMEs. Originalidade/valor – Este artigo mede o impacto do capital estrutural na cadeia de valor madeireira. O capital estrutural é considerado como uma variável independente, diferente dos modelos de medição anteriores, onde era apenas um valor residual da diferença entre capital humano e capital intelectual

Influence of different adhesive systems on the pull-out bond strength of glass fiber posts

This in vitro study evaluated the tensile bond strength of glass fiber posts (Reforpost - Angelus-Brazil) cemented to root dentin with a resin cement (RelyX ARC - 3M/ESPE) associated with two different adhesive systems (Adper Single Bond - 3M/ESPE and Adper Scotchbond Multi Purpose (MP) Plus - 3M/ESPE), using the pull-out test. Twenty single-rooted human teeth with standardized root canals were randomly assigned to 2 groups (n=10): G1- etching with 37% phosphoric acid gel (3M/ESPE) + Adper Single Bond + #1 post (Reforpost - Angelus) + four #1 accessory posts (Reforpin - Angelus) + resin cement; G2- etching with 37% phosphoric acid gel + Adper Scotchbond MP Plus + #1 post + four #1 accessory posts + resin cement. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37°C for 7 days and submitted to the pull-out test in a universal testing machine (EMIC) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. The mean values of bond strength (kgf) and standard deviation were: G1- 29.163 ± 7.123; G2- 37.752 ±13.054. Statistical analysis (Student's t-test; a=0.05 showed no statistically significant difference (

Sharp Hessian estimates for fully nonlinear elliptic equations under relaxed convexity assumptions, oblique boundary conditions and applications

In this work we derive global estimates for viscosity solutions to fully nonlinear elliptic equations under relaxed structural assumptions on the governing operator which are weaker than convexity and oblique boundary conditions and under suitable assumptions on the dat. Our approach makes use of geometric tangential methods, which consists of importing "fine regularity estimates" from a limiting profile, i.e., the Recession operator, associated with the original second order one via compactness and stability procedures. As a result, we devote a special attention to the borderline scenario. In such a setting, we prove that solutions enjoy BMO type estimates for their second derivatives. In the end, as another application of our findings, we obtain Hessian estimates to obstacle type problems under oblique boundary conditions and no convexity assumptions, which may have their own mathematical interest. A density result in a suitable class of viscosity solutions will be also addressed

A trans10-18:1 enriched fraction from beef fed a barley grain-based diet induces lipogenic gene expression and reduces viability of HepG2 cells.

Beef fat is a natural source of trans (t) fatty acids, and is typically enriched with either t10-18:1 or t11-18:1. Little is known about the bioactivity of individual t-18:1 isomers, and the present study compared the effects of t9-18:1, cis (c)9-18:1 and trans (t)-18:1 fractions isolated from beef fat enriched with either t10-18:1 (HT10) or t11-18:1 (HT11). All 18:1 isomers resulted in reduced human liver (HepG2) cell viability relative to control. Both c9-18:1 and HT11were the least toxic, t9-18:1had dose response increased toxicity, and HT10 had the greatest toxicity (P<0.05). Incorporation of t18:1 isomers was 1.8-2.5 fold greater in triacylglycerol (TG) than phospholipids (PL), whereas Δ9 desaturation products were selectively incorporated into PL. Culturing HepG2 cells with t9-18:1 and HT10 increased (P<0.05) the Δ9 desaturation index (c9-16:1/16:0) compared to other fatty acid treatments. HT10 and t9-18:1 also increased expression of lipogenic genes (FAS, SCD1, HMGCR and SREBP2) compared to control (P<0.05), whereas c9-18:1 and HT11 did not affect the expression of these genes. Our results suggest effects of HT11 and c9-18:1 were similar to BSA control, whereas HT10 and t-9 18:1 (i.e. the predominant trans fatty acid isomer found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils) were more cytotoxic and led to greater expression of lipogenic genes

Liberalização comercial e competitividade da agricultura brasileira

A argumentação teórica utilizada pela Cepal no passado para justificar o protecionismo à indústria tinha por base a tendência à deterioração das relações de troca entre as nações dependentes de produtos básicos e as economias centrais, exportadoras de bens industrializados. Em meados da década de 1980, os países da América Latina deram início a um processo de ampla liberalização comercial. Este trabalho teve por objetivo comparar o desempenho da agricultura brasileira no mercado internacional, antes e depois da liberalização. Os resultados mostraram que houve expressivos ganhos de competitividade. No entanto, esses ganhos foram alcançados através de grande esforço exportador, uma vez que, na maior parte do período 1981-2000, as relações de troca da agricultura foram desfavoráveis ao país. Como as importações agrícolas apresentaram evolução muito mais acelerada que as exportações, é preciso planejar uma política de abertura comercial que reverta a crescente vulnerabilidade externa da atualidade