Halothane-test in pig breeding

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Pesquisa participativa sobre Eugenia involucrata DC para fins de conservação e melhoramento genético

TCC (graduação)- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Campus Curitibanos. Agronomia.A cerejeira-do-mato (Eugenia involucrata DC.) é uma espécie frutífera, pertencente à família Myrtaceae. Essa espécie apresenta usos potenciais não explorados, desde a comercialização de seus frutos, que são saborosos e suculentos; à utilização da sua madeira que é resistente. Além disto, suas folhas têm ação fitoterápica e moderada ação antioxidante, além de ter potencial paisagístico e de recuperação de áreas degradadas. O fruto pode ser consumido in natura e também tem qualidades para processamento. Nesse contexto, considerando que o potencial das espécies nativas é comumente negligenciado, esse trabalho tem como objetivo definir de forma participativa os critérios de qualidade e identificar genótipos de interesse da E. Involucrata, com fins de estimular a conservação da espécie através de seu uso. Foram identificados 19 detentores de plantas de E. involucrata, aos quais foram aplicados questionários semi-estruturados para determinação dos critérios de seleção e caraterização das matrizes. O universo amostral foi expandido através da metodologia “Bola de Neve” e da divulgação em redes sociais e no jornal local. Nos meses de novembro e dezembro de 2016 foi realizada a coleta dos frutos, e na sequencia as avaliações de peso, diâmetro e comprimento do fruto, coloração, pH, brix, acidez titulável e vitamina C. Os dados das entrevistas foram avaliados através de análise de discurso e índices de diversidade, os quais foram submetidos a análise estatística com os testes de Man-Whitney e Kruskal Wallis através do programa Statistica, os dados de laboratório foram submetidos a ANOVA e ao teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade através do programa estatístico ASSISTAT , e do programa Statistica onde foi calculada a correlação de Pearson. Foram abordadas unidades familiares dos municípios de Curitibanos (9), Frei Rogério (6) e Rio das Antas (4), sendo nove casais, cinco homens e cinco mulheres, sendo que destes 8 residem em área rural e 11 em área urbana. Foram mencionados 5 grupos de usos para os frutos (in natura, doces, bebidas, ornamental, medicinal e ferramentas), 9 métodos de manejo e 11 parâmetros de qualidade para a espécie, e não houve diferença significativa entre o conhecimento dos grupos abordados. A ligação familiar e de infância foi uma tendência observada entre os mantenedores da espécie. O parâmetro de qualidade universal foi o sabor doce dos frutos, bem como a coloração intensa também foi mencionada, entre as amostras analisadas a que apresentou maior relação sólidos solúveis/acidez titulável e menor croma (C*) foi a 6.G, e a amostra 3.D foi a amostra onde se observou maior peso de fruto com ou sem caroço, além de ter se destacado como a amostra com maior teor de vitamina C: 356,77 mg de ácido ascórbico em 100 mL de suco. Espera-se com esse trabalho contribuir para a promoção da conservação da espécie através de seu uso, com ênfase na participação local para que esses esforços tenham maior chances de sucesso e para que se convertam em benefícios socioambientais.The Brazilian cherry-tree (Eugenia involucrata DC.) is a fruit tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. This species has potential uses not exploited, as it fruits that can be commercialized, which are tasty and succulent, it is even possible to use its resistant wood. In addition, its leaves have phytotherapeutic action and moderate antioxidant action, the species has ornamental and restoration potential of degraded areas. The fruit can be consumed in nature and also has qualities for processing. In this context, considering that the potential of native species is usually neglected, this work aims to define in a participatory way the quality criteria and identify genotypes of interest of E. Involucrata, in order to stimulate the conservation of the species through its use. A total of 19 plant maintainers of E. involucrata were identified and semi-structured questionnaires were used to determine the selection criteria and characterization of the matrices. The sample universe was expanded through the methodology "Snow ball" and dissemination in social networks and in the local newspaper. In November and December 2016 the fruits were collected, followed by weight, diameter and fruit length, color, pH, brix, titratable acidity and vitamin C. The data from the interviews were evaluated through analysis of discourse and diversity indexes, which were submitted to statistical analysis with the Man-Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests through the Statistica program, laboratory data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test at 5% probability through the program statistic ASSISTAT, and the Statistica program, where the Pearson correlation was calculated. Family units from the municipalities of Curitibanos (9), Frei Rogério (6) and Rio das Antas (4) were addressed, with nine couples, five men and five women, of whom 8 reside in rural areas and 11 in urban areas. There were 5 groups of uses for fruits (in nature, candys, beverages, ornamental, medicinal and tools), 9 management methods and 11 quality parameters for the species, and there was no significant difference between the knowledge of the groups addressed. Family and childhood bonding was a trend observed among the maintainers of the species. The universal quality parameter was the sweet taste of the fruits, as well as the intense coloring was also mentioned, among the samples analyzed with the highest ratio and the lowest croma factor (C *) was the 6.G, and the sample 3.D was the sample where the highest weight of fruit with or without seed was observed, besides being highlighted as the sample with the highest content of vitamin C: 356.77 mg of ascorbic acid in 100 ml of juice. This work intends to contribute to the promotion of conservation of the species through its use, with emphasis on local participation so that these efforts have a greater chance of success and so that they become social and environmental benefits

Characterization and modeling of black liquor char combustion processes

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Study protocol: cross-national comparative case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and coordination (COCAPP).

BACKGROUND: The collaborative care planning study (COCAPP) is a cross-national comparative study of care planning and coordination in community mental healthcare settings. The context and delivery of mental health care is diverging between the countries of England and Wales whilst retaining points of common interest, hence providing a rich geographical comparison for research. Across England the key vehicle for the provision of recovery-focused, personalised, collaborative mental health care is the care programme approach (CPA). The CPA is a form of case management introduced in England in 1991, then revised in 2008. In Wales the CPA was introduced in 2003 but has now been superseded by The Mental Health (Care Co-ordination and Care and Treatment Planning) (CTP) Regulations (Mental Health Measure), a new statutory framework. In both countries, the CPA/CTP requires providers to: comprehensively assess health/social care needs and risks; develop a written care plan (which may incorporate risk assessments, crisis and contingency plans, advanced directives, relapse prevention plans, etc.) in collaboration with the service user and carer(s); allocate a care coordinator; and regularly review care. The overarching aim of this study is to identify and describe the factors that ensure CPA/CTP care planning and coordination is personalised, recovery-focused and conducted collaboratively. METHODS/DESIGN: COCAPP will employ a concurrent transformative mixed methods approach with embedded case studies. Phase 1 (Macro-level) will consider the national context through a meta-narrative mapping (MNM) review of national policies and the relevant research literature. Phase 2 (Meso-level and Micro-level) will include in-depth micro-level case studies of everyday 'frontline' practice and experience with detailed qualitative data from interviews and reviews of individual care plans. This will be nested within larger meso-level survey datasets, senior-level interviews and policy reviews in order to provide potential explanations and understanding. DISCUSSION: COCAPP will help identify the key components that support and hinder the provision of personalised, recovery-focused care planning and provide an informed rationale for a future planned intervention and evaluation

Sodium and sulfur release and recapture during black liquor burning

The objective of this study was to provide data on sulfur and sodium volatilization during black liquor burning, and on SO2 capture by solid sodium carbonate and sodium chloride. This data was interpreted and modeled into rate equations suitable for use in computational models for recovery boilers

Cross-national comparative mixed-methods case study of recovery-focused mental health care planning and co-ordination: Collaborative Care Planning Project (COCAPP)

The care programme approach in England and care and treatment planning in Wales are systems designed to provide mental health service users with a named care co-ordinator who meets regularly with the service user, oversees their care and develops a written plan to guide the care that they receive. These approaches are meant to help people towards recovery. In this study, we investigated whether care is organised to help people’s recovery and whether this is done in a personalised way. We identified six NHS trust/health board sites in England and Wales, and surveyed staff and service users to measure views on recovery, empowerment and therapeutic relationships. At each site we also interviewed managers, clinical staff care co-ordinators, service users and carers about their experiences of care planning. We found that good relationships are important for service users, carers and care co-ordinators in care planning and supporting recovery. Experiences of care planning and co-ordination varied within all sites. People do not always feel involved in their own care. The understanding of recovery and personalisation varied among the service users and staff interviewed. Workers say that there is too much paperwork and, like service users, they rarely look at care plans once written. Staff focus on risk but this does not often appear to be discussed with people using services, which may be problematic. We recommend research to investigate new ways of working and training to increase staff contact time with service users and carers and to improve a focus on recovery

Social entrepreneurs in challenging places: A Delphi study of experiences and perspectives

Social Enterprises have grown in number and scope in response to reductions in state-provided welfare and increasing ambition to improve social conditions. While a range of issues have been identified in the literature as affecting the ability of Social Enterprises to successfully conduct their activities, there is currently a dearth of research into the relative influence of these factors. This study explores and ranks the challenges faced by social entrepreneurs in South Wales. Based on a Delphi study with 21 social entrepreneurs, government policy-developers and scholars, it presents a hierarchy of 14 factors, useful instruments for informing social entrepreneurs and policy-makers about the way social enterprises are managed, and how national and local policy should be developed. As part of this, the study also identifies four novel factors that affect the sustainability of social enterprises: ‘Professionalisation of Marketing’, ‘Perception of Validity’, ‘Leadership’ and ‘Situatedness’

How child‐centred education favours some learners more than others

Debates on how best to educate young children have been raging over the last 100 years—more often fuelled by ideological preferences rather than empirical evidence. To some extent this is hardly surprising given the difficulty of examining pupil progress in a systematic and comparative way. However, the introduction of a new child‐centred curriculum in Wales provides the opportunity to undertake just such an examination. The Foundation Phase curriculum, introduced in 2008, is designed to provide all 3‐ to 7‐year‐olds with a developmental, experiential, play‐based approach to learning. Evidence from a major 3‐year evaluation of this intervention finds that, overall, pupil progress and well‐being is fostered in those settings where the principles of the Foundation Phase have been most closely followed. However, the evidence also suggests that even within these contexts, progress is uneven and that some kinds of children seem to gain more from this approach than others. The ‘losers’ appear to be boys and those living in poverty. Drawing on the theories of Basil Bernstein, the paper explores why this may be the case and examines the relative significance of teacher dispositions, teacher–learner dynamics and the availability of resources. The paper concludes by arguing that these issues will need to be addressed if the benefits of child‐centred approaches are to benefit all