Functional characterization of Genlisea aurea (S8E8K3) protein

This work predicts the functions of Genlisea aurea (S8E8K3) protein. Identification of corresponding proteins, conserved domains, functions and pedigree tree of target and corresponding proteins was obtained. Uniprot database, Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) and Clustal Omega were used in this study. Results indicated that proteins from Sesamum indicum (XP011073982.1), Erythranthe guttate (XP012836557.1), Handroanthus impetiginosus (PIN05468.1) and Olea europaea var. sylvestris (XP022874946.1) showed 91%, 90%, 89% and 87% similarity, respectively, to S8E8K3. Model proteins all possessed WD40 domain. All model proteins functioned as ribonucleoprotein and phylogenetic tree showed that all proteins had eukaryotic origin. Therefore, S8E8K3 is and performs the role of a ribonucleoprotein

Functional characterization of Genlisea aurea (S8E8K3) protein

This work predicts the functions of Genlisea aurea (S8E8K3) protein. Identification of corresponding proteins, conserved domains, functions and pedigree tree of target and corresponding proteins was obtained. Uniprot database, Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) and Clustal Omega were used in this study. Results indicated that proteins from Sesamum indicum (XP011073982.1), Erythranthe guttate (XP012836557.1), Handroanthus impetiginosus (PIN05468.1) and Olea europaea var. sylvestris (XP022874946.1) showed 91%, 90%, 89% and 87% similarity, respectively, to S8E8K3. Model proteins all possessed WD40 domain. All model proteins functioned as ribonucleoprotein and phylogenetic tree showed that all proteins had eukaryotic origin. Therefore, S8E8K3 is and performs the role of a ribonucleoprotein

Complementary stereotyping of ethnic minorities predicts system justification in Poland

We investigate the phenomenon of complementary stereotyping of ethnic minorities in Poland and its relationship to system justification. Using results from a nationally representative survey we test the hypothesis that complementary stereotypes—according to which ethnic minorities are seen as possessing distinctive, offsetting strengths and weaknesses—would be associated with system justification among Polish majority citizens. For four minorities, results indicated that stereotyping them as (a) low in morality but high in competence or (b) high in morality but low in competence predicted greater system justification. These results suggest that even in a context that is low in support for the status quo, complementary stereotyping of ethnic minorities is linked to system justification processes. For the three minority groups that were lowest in social status, complementary stereotyping was unrelated to system justification. It appears that negative attitude towards these groups can be expressed openly, regardless of one’s degree of system justification

The Portuguese observatory on occupational psychosocial factors: contribution for public health

To achieve the goal of sustainable employment, considering the profile of the Portuguese working population (PWP), is needed a range of strategies to ensure long, productive, and sustainable careers allied with a better quality of working life, health, and wellbeing, but also with public health policies grounded on scientifically validated and reliable data. This is possible through a comprehensive working system approach that ensures workers will be mentally and physically able to remain at work by the balance between work demands and individual resources allied with public health policies transfer into the workplaces by organizations’ leadership and policy makers. The Portuguese Observatory on Occupational Factors (Popsy@Work) aims at addressing this global challenge by: i) digitally collecting psychosocial data on the PWP; ii) implementing and strengthening of a psychosocial occupational health surveillance digital system; iii) providing reference values for the PWP concerning Psychosocial Health; iv) Transferring to society knowledge and best practices; v) Raising awareness on the importance of psychosocial management in occupational settings based on science. Popsy@work is a digital platform that collects and aggregates psychosocial data analytically and creates a visualization hub adding value to data on the PWP and giving science back to society in a usable way, empowering workers, strengthening organizations and grounding public policies. Pospy@Work considers the development of strategic intelligence on levels and inequalities of psychosocial health and well-being in occupational settings by robust metrics and reference data. Creating opportunities for national policy dialogue on inequalities, including the psychosocial health of the PWP through collaboration with diverse sectors identifying and mapping subgroups of populations whose unmet needs require specific outreach measures

Improvement of a socio-psychological climate in a municipal autonomous educational institution secondary school

The article presents the analysis and assessment of the sociopsychological climate, which is an important aspect that affects the performance of the teaching staff, and gives recommendations for its improvement.В статье представлены анализ и оценка социально-психологического климата, являющегося важным аспектом, влияющим на работоспособность педагогического коллектива, и даны рекомендации по его совершенствованию

The Effects of Sex-Role Attitudes and Group Composition on Men and Women in Groups

The dual impact of group gender composition and sex-role attitudes on self-perceptions and social behavior was explored. Androgynous and stereotyped men and women were placed in groups of skewed sex composition. Subjects\u27 self-descriptions of masculine attributes shifted significantly in the group environment. In some instances, sex role-stereotyped subjects responded most stereotypically when their gender was in the minority in the group. Differences between men and women and between androgynous and stereotyped subjects in sex role-related preferences for group roles and discussion topics were also found

The Portuguese Third Version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire: Preliminary Validation Studies of the Middle Version among Municipal and Healthcare Workers

A third version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ III) was developed internationally aiming to respond to new trends in working conditions, theoretical concepts, and international experience. This article aims to present the preliminary validation studies for the Portuguese middle version of COPSOQ III. This is an exploratory cross-sectional study viewing the cross-cultural adaption of COPSOQ III to Portugal, ensuring the contents and face validity and performing field-testing in order to reduce the number of items and to obtain insight into the data structure, through classic test theory and item response theory approaches. The qualitative study encompassed 29 participants and the quantitative one 659 participants from municipalities and healthcare settings. Content analysis suggested that minor re-wording could improve the face validity of items, while a reduced version, with 85 items, shows psychometric stability, achieving good internal consistency in all subscales. The COPSOQ III Portuguese middle version proved to be a valid preliminary version for future validation studies with various populations, able to be used in correlational studies with other dimensions

Fertilização outonal de pastagem nativa diferida sobre solos rasos

Winter forage deficit is a recurrent issue in rangelands of southern Brazil, generating nutritional deficiencies to herbivores kept in such conditions, being more decisive in shallow soils. We studied 12 combinations of fertilization and liming related to autumn grazing deferment of rangeland on shallow basaltic soil in order to accumulate forage for use in winter. No significant differences were (P<0,05) observed in total forage mass (MF) and green forage mass (MFV) as a function of treatment. A quadratic effect for MF and MFV according to the time of deferral, and the maximum accumulation occurred at 96 days (2965 Kg.ha-1 and 1446 Kg.ha-1, respectively). The dead material increased linearly with time. With multivariate analysis we can see that these variables were influenced by the soil depth of the plots. The greater depth were associated with higher MF and lower amount of bare ground. In plots of shallower soil (< 5 cm) ruderal species predominated, with forage value lower than what prevailed in deeper soils.O vazio forrageiro hibernal é uma questão recorrente nas pastagens naturais sul brasileiras, gerando deficiências nutricionais aos herbívoros mantidos em tais condições, sendo mais determinante em solos rasos. Foram estudadas 12 combinações de fertilização e calagem associadas ao diferimento outonal de pastagem natural em solo de basalto superficial, visando acumular forragem para ser utilizada no inverno. Não ocorreram diferenças significativas (P<0,05) na massa de forragem total (MF) e verde (MFV) em função dos tratamentos avaliados. Houve efeito quadrático para MF e MFV de acordo com o tempo de diferimento, sendo que o máximo acúmulo aconteceu aos 96 dias (2965 Kg.ha-1 e 1446 Kg.ha-1, respectivamente). O material morto aumentou linearmente de acordo com o tempo. Com a análise multivariada pode-se observar que as variáveis estudadas foram influenciadas pela profundidade das parcelas. As de maior profundidade foram associadas a maior MF e menor quantidade de solo descoberto. Nas parcelas de solo mais raso (<5cm) houve predomínio de espécies ruderais, com valor forrageiro inferior às que predominavam em solos de maior profundidade

Registered reports: an early example and analysis

© 2019 Wiseman et al.The recent ‘replication crisis’ in psychology has focused attention on ways of increasing methodological rigor within the behavioral sciences. Part of this work has involved promoting ‘Registered Reports’, wherein journals peer review papers prior to data collection and publication. Although this approach is usually seen as a relatively recent development, we note that a prototype of this publishing model was initiated in the mid-1970s by parapsychologist Martin Johnson in the European Journal of Parapsychology (EJP). A retrospective and observational comparison of Registered and non-Registered Reports published in the EJP during a seventeen-year period provides circumstantial evidence to suggest that the approach helped to reduce questionable research practices. This paper aims both to bring Johnson’s pioneering work to a wider audience, and to investigate the positive role that Registered Reports may play in helping to promote higher methodological and statistical standards.Peer reviewe