bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF ASSORTMENTS CONSIDERING DIFFERENT STUMP AND PRE-BUCKING DISC HEIGHTS IN MECHANIZED HARVESTING OPERATIONS OF A Pinus taeda L. FOREST
Authors: Silva Oliveira Gustavo , Casemiro Soares Philipe Ricardo , Sampietro Jean Alberto , Saturnino da Silva Maycon Thuan , Nicoletti Marcos Filipe , Peretti da Silva. Julio
Published: January 2020

This study aimed to evaluate assortments by adopting distinct stump heights and pre-bucking disc heights in the mechanized harvesting operations of a Pinus taeda L. forest, which is owned by a company located in Campo Belo do Sul (SC). To that end, the simulation of six scenarios was carried out after the forest’s clear-cutting. The scenario 1 includes the company's specifications. Scenario 2 includes the real situation, that is, the measurements made in sample units installed on the field and scenario 3 includes stump heights of 10 cm and pre-bucking disc heights of 5 cm. In the other scenarios, stump and pre-bucking disc heights with values higher than the ones specified by the company were included. Then, using a taper function, we calculated the assortments in tons per hectare (t ha-1) and monetary value per hectare (R$ ha-1), considering the price of wood with bark (R$ t-1) for each assortment. Results show that Scenario 1 presented a larger amount of wood, however, Scenario 3 represented higher revenue due to the higher wood quantity of the value-added assortments. On the other hand, Scenario 6 presented the lowest amount of wood comparing to the others, and Scenario 2 presented the lowest economic return. All things considered, the company performs its activities below what is planned, but with production higher than the other evaluated scenarios. Regarding the economic return, the other scenarios are more feasible than Scenario 2, which shows that the company needs to seek process improvements with the implementation of another scenario that could bring better results.
O PAPEL DO “OUTRO” NA INTERAÇÃO ENTRE APRENDIZES DE L2 NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SUA AUTONOMIA SOCIOCULTURAL
Authors: Manhães Keise Pegoraro Rosa , Nicolaides Christine Siqueira
Published: January 2020

Este artigo é parte de uma pesquisa de dissertação de mestrado intitulada O ‘outro’ na interação entre aprendizes de L2 com vistas à autonomia sociocultural (ROSA, 2015). O objetivo do trabalho de campo foi entender e analisar de que forma a construção da autonomia sociocultural de aprendizes de L2 pode (ou não) ser propiciada por meio da interação entre os pares ao realizarem uma tarefa em sala de aula.  Por autonomia sociocultural, no presente trabalho lançamos mão da proposta de Oxford (2003), em que autora propõe duas versões socioculturais de autonomia: sociocultural I, em que o desenvolvimento da autonomia ocorre na interação com o outro e por meio da mediação com o par mais experiente e, sociocultural II, cujo objetivo principal não é a autonomia em si, mas a participação na comunidade de prática. A análise das interações entre aprendizes do 9° ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola municipal da rede pública no Estado do Rio de Janeiro mostrou que apesar de por meio da interação os aprendizes terem a oportunidade de colaborar, trocar ideias, negociar significados etc., favorecendo o desenvolvimento da autonomia sociocultural, dificuldades, conflitos e tensões também podem surgir durante esse processo.
“Somos uma igreja como qualquer outra”: modelo de santidade e dissidências sexuais e de gênero em uma igreja inclusiva de Salvador
Authors: Santos Lucas Vinícius Oliveira dos
Published: January 2020

Neste artigo, trago através do relato de uma experiência etnográfica uma análise sobre modelos de santidade em uma igreja inclusiva de Salvador. Para isso, primeiramente traço qual o lugar das igrejas inclusivas dentro do campo religioso para depois, através da etnografia mostrar como a questão da santidade aparece nos discursos de líderes religiosos dessas igrejas.
(Un)Exceptional Trauma, Existential Insecurity, and Anxieties of Modern Subjecthood: A Phenomenological Analysis of Arbitrary Sovereign Violence
Authors: Ahmed Sabeen
Published: January 2020

This article examines the lasting phenomenological consequences of inhabiting “spaces” of exception by rethinking the operation of sovereign violence therein. Taking as its point of departure Giorgio Agamben’s suggestion that the ‘state of exception’ is the ‘rule’ of modern politics,  I argue  that  arbitrary sovereign violence  has taken the place of the ‘sovereign decision’ of Carl Schmitt’s original theory.  However, recognizing that  it is neither enough simply to articulate the institutional grid of intelligibility of the state of exception nor expose the  logics  of sovereignty that make possible arbitrary violence, it draws on phenomenology, affect theory, and trauma studies to reorient our focus  from the  sovereign  to the  subject  upon whom sovereign power is executed. Ultimately  it proposes  a new understanding of modern subjecthood as one of  existential insecurity  generated by the ‘new age of anxiety’  permeating social and political life  today.
Evaluation and cluster analysis of inflammatory reactions of dairy cattle mastitis pathogens in milk samples submitted for microbiological examination
Authors: Diaz-Cao Jose M. , Barreal María L. , Pombo Belén , Prieto Alberto , Alonso José M. , Iglesias Antonio , Lorenzana Roberto , López-Novo Cynthia , Díez-Baños Pablo , Fernández Gonzalo
Published: January 2020

Aim of study: We have classified into homogenous groups a wide spectrum of mammary pathogens according to their frequency of isolation in clinical mastitis and their somatic cell counts in non-clinical mastitis.Area of study: The study was conducted in Galicia (NW Spain)Material and methods: 163,741 dairy cattle quarter milk samples were analyzed. We identified mastitis pathogens to the species level and performed a cluster analysis to classify these microorganisms by their median of Linear Score (mLS), percentage of isolation in clinical mastitis samples (%ICS) and percentage of isolation in samples with somatic cell counts under 100,000 cells/mL (%ISU100).Main results: Forty-three different species were isolated. Cluster analysis identified 4 groups of pathogens; mLS and %ICS progressively increased from Group I to Group IV and %ISU100 decreased. However, several pathogens included in groups II and III showed %ISU100 values higher than 2% and 3%. Minor pathogens were mainly clustered in Group I (e.g., Corynebacterium spp. and most of Staphylococcus spp.), while known major pathogens were included in Groups II, III y IV. Species of the same family, genus or microbiological group like Enterobacteriaceae or Enterococcus spp. were frequently separated into different groups, thus showing heterogeneity among the members of these groups.Research highlights: Results obtained here may aid in assessing the pathogenicity of sporadic pathogens in relation to more well-known pathogens and suggest that the traditional classification between minor and major pathogens is an oversimplification of the reality, especially for the latter category.
Vivências emocionais e estratégias de regulação emocional de psicólogos clínicos: um estudo qualitativo
Authors: Matos Marina da Silva de , Borowski Sílvia Batista Von
Published: January 2020

A regulação emocional em intervenções psicoterapêuticas pode ser eficaz para lidar com situações, como o desconforto, não permitindo que o estado emocional afete a qualidade dos atendimentos. O intuito deste estudo é abordar o estado emocional dos psicoterapeutas em situações intensas do trabalho clínico. Para isso, recorreu-se à pesquisa de cunho descritivo e exploratório, em dados qualitativos. Foram realizadas cinco entrevistas, seguindo um roteiro de entrevistas semiestruturadas com perguntas abertas. Na sequência, o material foi transcrito e submetido à análise de conteúdo de Bardin (1977). Apesar de a regulação emocional fazer parte da rotina dos entrevistados, o uso das estratégias advém das experiências do cotidiano e, em menor proporção, das aprendizagens de formação. Considera-se que ampliar a compreensão do impacto da regulação emocional na prática clínica é necessário para a criação de estratégias de enfrentamento que cuidem da saúde mental do psicoterapeuta e do usuário do serviço.
A transição para a conjugalidade em noivas e noivos católicos
Authors: Silva Lorena Daniela Rodrigues da , Scorsolini-Comin Fabio
Published: January 2020

Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender as repercussões dos cursos de preparação matrimonial na conjugalidade de noivos católicos. Foram entrevistados 18 nubentes que realizaram há menos de cinco meses um curso de preparação para o matrimônio em paróquias de cidades do interior dos Estados de Minas Gerais e São Paulo. Foi aplicado um roteiro de entrevista e realizada análise de conteúdo na modalidade temática. Os resultados apontaram para uma caracterização mais objetiva do casamento, que se configura como um momento de transição e reafirmação de fé. Apesar das mudanças do catolicismo em relação à sexualidade, por exemplo, observa-se que esses casais ainda mantêm valores essencialmente tradicionais em termos de constituição familiar e da inequívoca associação entre conjugalidade e parentalidade. Os cursos de noivos podem ser espaços potencializadores de importantes reflexões no processo de transição para a conjugalidade, o que ainda deve ser melhor compreendido a partir de pesquisas vindouras.
A formação em psicologia no contexto da democratização do ensino superior no Brasil
Authors: Dantas Fábio Henrique , Seixas Pablo Sousa , Yamamoto Oswaldo Hajime
Published: January 2020

O Ensino Superior no Brasil carrega uma estrutura que privilegia os interesses da burguesia e exclui estudantes oriundos das classes trabalhadoras. Assim, o elitismo que é um elemento marcante nas Universidades, caracterizou também a formação em Psicologia ao longo da história. Esse trabalho objetiva analisar o cenário da formação em Psicologia no Brasil no contexto da democratização do Ensino Superior. Para isso, foi realizada uma investigação com informações de domínio público localizadas em banco de dados do Ministério da Educação (MEC) e do Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (INEP). Os principais resultados mostram que os cursos de Psicologia se distribuem geograficamente de forma heterogênea nas regiões brasileiras e que o perfil dos estudantes tem demonstrado mudanças concernentes às questões étnicas, ao número de alunos beneficiados por bolsas e financiamentos. Além disso, há o predomínio do curso noturno, o que pode supor que o curso de Psicologia seja composto majoritariamente por estudantes-trabalhadores e caracterizado por estudantes mulheres, brancas e jovens-adultas.
Avós que detêm a guarda judicial dos netos: que lugar é esse?
Authors: Dias Cristina Maria de Souza Brito , Lucena de Albuquerque Karlise Maranhão
Published: January 2020

O objetivo geral desta pesquisa foi investigar, na perspectiva das avós, o lugar ocupado por elas nos contextos familiar e social, a partir do deferimento da guarda judicial de seus netos. Participaram cinco avós, de nível socioeconômico médio-baixo, que cuidam integralmente dos netos. Elas responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e a uma entrevista. Esta foi analisada pela técnica da análise de conteúdo temática. Pode-se constatar que: 1) a solicitação da guarda foi uma consequência natural, uma vez que, em sua maioria, elas já cuidavam dos netos; 2) os motivos que as levaram a assumir os netos foram separação, encarceramento, negligência e morte dos genitores; 3) os ganhos obtidos com a guarda judicial foram a segurança de poder atender às necessidades dos netos, sem o risco de que eles lhes sejam retirados, e união na família; 4) todas se perceberam e são reconhecidas como mães dos netos.
A preparação de crianças e adolescentes para a adoção: o lugar do estudante de psicologia
Authors: Gomes Isabel Cristina , Levy Lidia
Published: January 2020

Esse artigo tem como objetivo refletir acerca da participação do estudante de Psicologia, incluído em programa de estágio supervisionado, na preparação de crianças, adolescentes e grupo de irmãos para a inserção em família adotiva. Numa revisão de literatura, propostas interventivas voltadas à preparação tanto no âmbito da adoção nacional quanto da internacional são apresentadas. Por meio de vinhetas clínicas e de um enfoque psicanalítico, discutimos a importância de um diálogo interdisciplinar entre a academia, o judiciário e as instituições de acolhimento voltados para a consolidação dos vínculos entre crianças/adolescentes e os adotantes. Abordamos, ainda, o lugar do terapeuta/estagiário e os limites de sua atuação, constituindo-se em experiência rica para seu desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, bem como para a construção de conhecimento para a área.
Guarda compartilhada no brasil e no Uruguai: tensões na instituição da igualdade parental
Authors: Borges Carolina de Campos , Uziel Anna Paula , Ponciano Edna
Published: January 2020

Este trabalho consiste em um estudo teórico-documental realizado como parte de uma pesquisa mais ampla, ainda em andamento, que investiga as relações parentais na guarda compartilhada no Brasil e no Uruguai. Buscou-se compreender como, histórica e juridicamente, a guarda compartilhada foi instituída nesses países e discutir a relação entre sua instituição e igualdade parental, tendo em conta os processos sociais envolvidos na determinação da igualdade entre homens e mulheres. Os resultados apontaram que, no Uruguai, a instituição da guarda compartilhada derivou de direitos adquiridos pelas mulheres enquanto, no Brasil, foi consequência da mobilização de pais, reivindicando seus direitos frente às mães de seus filhos. Em consequência das diferentes posições ocupadas por homens e mulheres na sociedade, a guarda compartilhada é apreendida por eles como lutas distintas. Concluiu-se que, nos dois países, sua instituição representa avanços em prol da convivência familiar, mas não é suficiente para promover a igualdade parental.
Escrever e inscrever a maternidade por meio dos blogs
Authors: Passos Maria Consuêlo , Lemos Arteiro Isabela
Published: January 2020

Tornar-se mãe exige a elaboração de uma posição subjetiva diante do filho. As formas de enfrentamento da maternidade são singulares e revelam transformações diferentes em cada época. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo desse trabalho é discutir algumas expressões atuais da maternidade que são reveladas em blogs. O estudo enfatiza o recurso da escrita de mulheres nesses espaços, onde elas discutem suas dificuldades com os cuidados com os bebês, a sobrecarga que esse novo lugar de mãe impõe quando vem associado a papeis profissionais, e a solidão no enfrentamento das novas tarefas. O material examinado foi retirado de alguns blogs onde as trocas revelavam novos sentidos sobre o processo de construção da maternidade. A análise foi feita com /o aporte da psicanálise winnicottiana. Tal procedimento revelou que o endereçamento à diferentes parceiras, facilitava o processo de elaboração de muitas dificuldades enfrentadas pelas mulheres com seus bebês e famílias.
O comediante em Watchmen: uma paródia premeditada para a retomada do nacionalismo estadunidense
Authors: Furio Mariana
Published: January 2020

O presente trabalho objetiva delinear a representação do autoritarismo norte-americano por meio da personagem Comediante em “Watchmen”, de Alan Moore e Dave Gibbons (1986, 1987) em específico nos momentos em que ele em Saigon, no Vietnam. Além disto, espera-se ser possível estabelecer um diálogo entre a imagem do militarismo da personagem, presente nos excertos, com a atual retomada de valores nacionalistas que se fazem percebidos nos discursos políticos do século XXI. Para tal articula-se os elementos citados com a leitura a partir do conceito de ethos em Fiorin (2004), bem como com os elementos de narrativas verbais e de narrativas visuais em Pellegrini (2003). Como resultado, tem-se a leitura de que, nos requadros em a personagem do Comediante exacerba gestos e ações violentas, são elaboradas como críticas proferidas à posição dos militares norte-americanos durante sua presença no Vietnam; e, por sua vez, tal posicionamento retratado se faz presente no discurso de posse do atual presidente (2017-) dos EUA que apontam a retomada dos valores nacionalistas e militaristas.
O ogro e o demônio: a representação fotográfica da devastação nuclear em “Hiroshima”, de Ken Domon (1945-1958)
Authors: André Richard Gonçalves
Published: January 2020

Em 1958, o fotógrafo japonês Ken Domon (1909-1999) publicou a coletânea intitulada “Hiroshima”, na qual produziu narrativas icônico-discursivas sobre as vítimas da bomba atômica lançada pelo exército norte-americano na cidade homônima. O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar os textos e as fotografias presentes no livro, tendo como recorte temporal o período de 1945 a 1958, marcado, respectivamente, pelo ataque nuclear e pela publicação de “Hiroshima”. Do ponto de vista teórico e metodológico, as imagens são concebidas como representações compostas a partir de signos fotográficos, seja pensadas como unidades, seja articuladas a outras fotografias e mesmo a textos. Como resultados, sugere-se que a coletânea, utilizando abordagem humanizadora e ressaltando as histórias de pessoas cujas vidas foram afetadas pela bomba atômica, foi publicada com o intuito de não permitir que os sofrimentos derivados da guerra fosse esquecidos, justamente num período em que a sociedade japonesa começava a apresentar indícios de prosperidade e acelerado crescimento econômico.
A distribuição de renda no Brasil e o setor agrícola
Authors: Hoffmann Rodolfo
Published: January 2020

O artigo discute a distribuição da renda domiciliar per capita brasileira de forma a avaliar o grau de progressividade ou regressividade das parcelas das parcelas de renda selecionadas. O objetivo do trabalho é esclarecer como os rendimentos da atividade de pessoas ocupadas no setor agrícola contribuem para reforçar ou não a desigualdade da distribuição da renda domiciliar per capita (RDPC) no Brasil. Utilizando os microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua de 2017, mostra-se que a classificação das pessoas ocupadas conforme sua atividade principal em agrícola ou não agrícola não pode ser confundida com sua classificação como rural ou urbana. Nada menos que 62,4% das pessoas ocupadas residentes na área rural do estado de São Paulo têm ocupação principal não agrícola. A decomposição do índice de Gini da distribuição da renda domiciliar per capita conforme parcelas dessa renda permite avaliar o grau de progressividade ou regressividade das parcelas. O rendimento proveniente do Bolsa-Família é o mais progressivo (bem focalizado nos pobres). Quando se separa o rendimento do trabalho conforme setor de ocupação, verifica-se que a parcela associada ao setor agrícola é a mais progressiva e que a associada ao setor público é fortemente regressiva. AbstractUsing data from the new continuous survey of household’s sample (PNAD continua) for 2017, it is initially shown how the classification of occupied people according to their main activity as agricultural or non-agricultural is much different from their classification according to rural or urban residence. In the State of São Paulo, 62.4% of occupied people on rural area have a non-agricultural main activity. The factor component decomposition of the Gini index leads to the evaluation of the degree of progressivity of each income component. The transfers from the Bolsa-Família program are very progressive, being well focalized on the poor.  When earnings are distinguished according to sector of activity, it is shown that agricultural earnings are the most progressive and that public employee’s earnings are strongly regressive.Keywords: Inequality;Income distribution; Gini index; Concentration ratios Brazil;
The performance of a ductile moment resisting connection between  a precast concrete column and a timber beam
Authors: Dean J. A.
Published: January 2020

A ductile moment resisting joint suitable for the connection of a precast concrete column to a glued laminated timber beam is described. The design, fabrication and test performance of four variants of the joint which was fabricated from structural steel components are described in detail. The design was strongly constrained by practical considerations including the requirement that it be capable of attachment to both the beam and column at the time of erection, that wide construction tolerances be accommodated at the erection stage and that its fabrication could readily be undertaken by precast concrete and structural steel fabricators without special facilities. A capacity design approach for the joint was followed, based on the current New Zealand structural steel and structural concrete codes of practice. The design of the test joints was based on a defined strength hierarchy intended to result in large inelastic deformations being localised to the structural steelwork components. These components performed well in the tests. Some of the precast column sections tested were insufficiently reinforced for shear. Although confinement reinforcement was not provided for the purpose and it was not intended that they themselves be ductile, those precast concrete column sections with adequate shear reinforcement appeared to be capable of sustaining moment through a limited number of inelastic reverse cycle rotations even without confinement reinforcement. It appears that if such a joint is to be developed further, the inelastic rotational capacity, of the concrete column itself may more reliably provide the required ductility if confinement reinforcement is provided at the hinge position.
Inelastic dynamic analysis of two industrial structures
Authors: Dutchison D. L. , Spurr D. D.
Published: January 2020

The earthquake effects on two structures supporting steam generation plant at the New Zealand Forest Service Waipa State Mill were examined using an inelastic dynamic analysis computer program. The geometry and structure of the plant and support systems indicated that the equivalent static method would not be appropriate for analysis. One of the support structures incorporated axial energy dissipating devices and performance of these was confirmed by testing of a full-scale prototype. The second structure was characterised by an unsymmetrical distribution of stiffness. An equivalent two-dimensional representation of the structure plan was analysed to assess the effect of torsion on the inelastic response to seismic loading.
The October 1, 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake
Authors: Shepherd R.
Published: January 2020

On October 1, 1987 Southern California experienced the first earthquake for more than sixteen years that had sufficient strength to cause casualties and significant structural damage. The more important results of the event, and of the major aftershock which followed three days later, are summarised with particular reference to the successes in the mitigation of seismic effect which have been achieved both by the application of more stringent code requirements, in the case of new buildings, and by strengthening procedures in the case of existing ones.
Comparative analyses of a multi-storey frame and wall using the current and draft loadings codes
Authors: Fenwick R. C. , Davidson B. J.
Published: January 2020

The two draft loadings codes, DZ 4203-86 and 89, introduced major changes in both the response spectra used for seismic design and the methods of analysis. In this paper a wall and a frame, which have been proportioned to provide the seismic lateral load resistance for a 24 storey structure, are analysed by the methods given in these codes to highlight the differences. To simplify the comparison torsional effects have been omitted. The technique of finding a set of lateral loads, by taking the differences of the combined modal storey shears and using these to find the design structural actions, is shown to be inappropriate for structures analysed for the response spectra given in the draft loadings code (DZ 4203, 86 or 89), if the second or higher modes make a significant contribution to the combined modal storey shears.
Research reduces risks
Authors: Hopkins David C.
Published: January 2020

The role of research in earthquake engineering is examined, particularly its contribution to reducing overall risk. Aspects of the built environment which are at risk are outlined, as an indication of worthwhile research areas. The importance of research in resolving the differing requirements of function, economy and safety is highlighted by reference to building design. Principal research areas in earthquake engineering are reviewed, and specific examples of the reduction of risk through research are given. The overall reduction in damage to buildings with reducing age is graphically illustrated. Nevertheless, there is a need to continue to design and build in accordance with accepted and properly researched methods, and to develop effective ways of using information which is available.
Strength and ductility in reinforced concrete frames designed with Mexican codes
Authors: Rodriguez M.
Published: January 2020

The strength and ductility capacities of several structural sections of members in typical reinforced concrete frames designed with Mexican Codes are calculated using analytical models for confined concrete and reinforcing steel. These ductility capacities are associated with global displacement ductilities in the RC frames using approximate methods of analysis described in this paper. Results obtained in this investigation are correlated with typical pattern of structural damage in RC frames observed during the 1985 Mexico Earthquake. Some aspects of the seismic performance of fully ductile frames designed according to the 1987 Mexico City Building Code are also discussed, as well as the effect of some mechanical properties of reinforcing steel on the strength and ductility of RC frames.
Earthquake reconnaissance report
Authors: Pham Tan
Published: January 2020

The magnitude 7.1 Loma Prieta earthquake, at 5.04 pm on 17 October 1989, caused deaths, damage to properties and disrupted transportation, utilities and communications. Electricity and gas in the area affected by the earthquake were supplied by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Company which served more than 10 million people in northern and central California. The company's 1988 annual report showed a total sale of 68537 GWh of electricity. The earthquake caused considerable damage to power generation facilities at Metcalf, San Mateo and Moss Landing. Facilities at Potrero and Hunter Points also experienced minor damage. Damage occurred to old items of equipment which were not designed to PG&E's current seismic specifications. Those which were located on sites near the epicentre of the earthquake suffered the most damage. According to PG&E's report, issued soon after the earthquake, about 1.4 million PG&E customers lost electric power, some for up to 48 hours, and a total cost of damage between US $30 millions and US $50 millions has been estimated. There were other smaller power generation plants in the area besides those owned by PG&E. Most were built recently and, to the author's knowledge, they suffered little damage during the earthquake.
P-delta actions in seismic resistant structures
Authors: Fenwick R. C. , Davidson B. J. , Chung B. T.
Published: January 2020

The results of several thousands of inelastic time history analyses, which have been made on single degree of freedom structures to assess P-delta effects induced in earthquakes, are reviewed. The principal factors influencing P-delta actions are shown to be the ductility, the duration of the severe ground motion, the level of damping and the period of the structure. A method of designing for P-delta effects for single degree of freedom structures is presented. A limited number of analyses of multi-storey frames and walls indicate that the approach may be used for multi-storey structures. This paper gives background information on the P-delta method of analysis given in an appendix to the commentary of the proposed loading code.
Distribution of geological materials in Lower Hutt and Porirua, New Zealand
Authors: Dellow G. D. , Read S. A. L. , Begg J. G. , Van Dissen R. J. , Perrin N. D.
Published: January 2020

Geological materials in the Lower Hutt, Eastbourne, Wainuiomata, and Porirua urban areas are mapped and described as part of a multi-disciplinary assessment of seismic ground shaking hazards. Emphasis is mainly on the flat-lying parts of these areas which are underlain by variable Quaternary-age sediments that overlie Permian-Mesozoic age 'greywacke' bedrock. Within the Quaternary-age sediments, the two material types recognised on strength characteristics are:

1)  Soft sediments, typically composed of normally consolidated, fine-grained materials (sand, silt and clay), with typical standard penetration values (SPT) of <20 blows/300 mm; and  

2)  Loose to compact coarser-grained materials (sand, gravel), with SPT values of >20 blows/300 mm.  

The total thickness and nature of Quaternary-age sediments in the study areas is described, with particular emphasis on the thickness and geotechnical properties of near-surface sediments. Such sediments are considered likely to have a significant influence on the an1plification and attenuation of ground shaking intensity during earthquakes.

In the Lower Hutt valley, near-surface soft sediments greater than 10 m thick have an areal extent of -16 km2. Such soft sediments underlie much of Petone and the Lower Hutt urban and city centres, and have a maximum known thickness of 27 m near the western end of the Petone foreshore. In the Wainuiomata area, near-surface soft sediments greater than 10 m thick have an areal extent of - 3 km2, and attain a maximum thickness of 32 m. In Porirua, near-surface soft sediments have a maximum thickness of 14 m, cover an area of -2km2, and underlie much of the city centre. In the Lower Hutt valley the total known thickness of Quaternary-age sediments, including near-surface soft sediments is 300 m. Quaternary-age sediments are very much thinner in other areas, with thicknesses of 60 m recorded in Wainuiomata, 10 m in Eastbourne, and 90 m in the Porirua area.
Ormond earthquake - 10 August 1993
Authors: Chapman H. E.
Published: January 2020

The earthquake which shook Gisbome at 21.46h on 10 August 1993 was reportedly alarming to local residents and was felt widely across the North Island. The event is described separately in more detail in this Bulletin. Briefly, the earthquake has been preliminarily assigned a magnitude of ML 6.4 with a focal depth of 70 km. The epicentre was located 20 to 25 km north of Gisbome. Reports from the area were of only light building damage, and of bridging generally experiencing few problems, except that single lane traffic operations were necessary on two state highway bridges for a period after the event.
Highlights of 30 years  of strong-motion recording in New Zealand
Authors: Cousins W. J.
Published: January 2020

Strong-motion recording has been carried out in New Zealand for somewhat more than 30 years. The largest network of instruments, comprising 220 accelerographs and 72 scratch-plate acceleroscopes, is operated by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences. During the last 30 years the IGNS network has yielded a little over 2000 records, 1600 of which have been matched with earthquake events to give a substantial body of New Zealand data that is currently being used in studies of attenuation and microzonation. The highest peak ground accelerations recorded to date on scratch-plates and accelerographs are respectively 0.6g (from Reefton during the 1968 Inangahua earthquake) and 0.4g (from Dannevirke from the Weber earthquake of 13th May 1990). About 300 of the more significant accelerograms have been digitized and computer processed to give data sets suitable for use in aseismic structural design, and studies of the attenuation of spectral acceleration, soil-structure interactions, structural responses, and microzonation. Peak ground accelerations from New Zealand earthquakes appear to be stronger, over a wide range of source distances, than predicted from attenuation models applicable to the Western USA. Spectral accelerations in New Zealand appear to modelled well by a model based on Japanese data, but some caution is needed as the New Zealand data base of spectral accelerations is small and deficient in near source data from moderate to large earthquakes. Strong-motion records from deep or soft soil sites, and from arrays of recorders in the Wellington region, have shown both resonant and broad-band amplification for rock input motions of small to moderate intensity. Sets of records from arrays of accelerographs in three medium-rise buildings have revealed the effects of soil-structure interactions, and records from an array of 5 accelerographs on Matahina dam showed that part of the dam responded in a strongly nonlinear fashion during the 1987 Edgecumbe earthquake.
Critical Success Factors for ERP Projects: Recommendations from a Canadian Exploratory Study
Authors: Menon Sreekumar
Published: January 2020

This research paper discusses key recommendations for improving future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations based on insights from an exploratory qualitative single case study in the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry. The study was conducted using a semi-structured interview guide from twenty participants belonging to four project role groups of senior leaders, project managers, project team members, and business users. The research evoked a comprehensive list of forty-two critical success factors (CSFs) and out of which, top ten CSFs discussed include: Know your data, longer and more integrated testing, utilization of the right people, longer stabilization period (hyper-care), communication, address legal and fiscal requirements, hyper-care must be longer, early buy-in from business, have a Lean Agile program, less customization and more vanilla out of the box, and project must be business-driven and not IT-driven. This study is one of first ERP case studies in the Canadian oil and gas industry and the research recommendations can prove to be beneficial for organizations when undertaking ERP implementations.
Trichogramma chilonis as Parasitoid: An Eco-friendly Approach Against Tomato Fruit Borer, Helicoverpa armigera
Authors: Abbas S. S. , Shahzad M. F. , Iqbal Jamshaid , Ullah Ayat , Batool Asma , Nadeem Muhammad , Begum H. A. , Rehman Hafeez-ur- , Muhammad Khalid
Published: January 2020

Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) is a major pest of several crops, e.g., Tomato, cotton, pigeon pea, and chickpea suffered by this insect in various parts of the worldwide. Trichocards as parasitoids regarding the different release levels of Trichogramma chilonis were used to evaluate the effectiveness against tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera as well as five insecticides with new chemistries were used to find out the comparative bio efficacy, which were relatively safer to human and environment, i.e., Capital plus (Beta-Cyfluthrin + Triazophos, 41.7% EC) 500 ml/Acre, Commando (Acephate, 97% DF) 62 g, Border (Profenofos + Lambda – Cyhalothrin, 61.5% EC) 500 ml/Acre, Polytrin C (Cypermethrin + Profenofos, 440 EC) 500 ml/Acre, Profit (Emamectin Benzoate, 1.9% EC & 90% Tech.) 500 ml/Acre. We also compared the insecticides with trichocards. There were 3 treatments, T1 Profit (Emamectin Benzoate, 1.9% EC & 90% Tech.) 500 ml/Acre, T2 (16000) of biological control agent (egg Parasitoid) and T3 (control plot). 16000 eggs of the parasitoid Trichogram chilonis, released per hectare were most effective in controlling tomato fruit borer. Out of the five insecticides tested, Border proved to be the best one, followed by Profit and Capital Plus in reducing the percent infestation of tomato by tomato fruit borer. In the third experiment, Profit gave best result followed by the Trichograma. chilonis cards with 16000 eggs per hectare. Among the tested insecticides, treatments sprayed with Border gave maximum yield (6179.0 kg/ha), followed by Profit & Polytrin C. Cost benefit ratio shows that highest net return (46.45 BCR) was obtained with Trichograma chilonis cards released plots followed by Profit. Trichocards are suggested for the controlling of Helicoverpa armigera as best substitute for insecticides. The use of trichocards practice have very effective role to protect the soil moreover, this practice may have significant role to protect the soil and save the natural resources from insecticides pollution.
Exclusion of Flying Insect Pests From a Plastic Hoop Greenhouse by a Bamboo Blind-Type Electric Field Screen
Authors: Takikawa Yoshihiro , Matsuda Yoshinori , Nonomura Teruo , Kakutani Koji , Kusakari Shin-ichi , Toyoda Hideyoshi
Published: January 2020

The present study describes an economically efficient method for controlling viruliferous whiteflies in a plastic hoop greenhouse, using a bamboo blind-type electric field screen (Bb-EFS) to create a pest-free space. The Bb-EFS had a layer of insulated round iron conductor bars (IBs) and two electrostatic direct current voltage generators that supplied negative or positive voltage to the IBs. The IBs were placed parallel at 4-mm intervals and were connected alternately to a negative or positive voltage generator. Adult test insects (whiteflies, western flower thrips, and tomato leaf miner flies) were blown at up to 5 m/s towards the IBs to identify the voltage range that would capture all the test insects. The results showed that a force ≥ 5.0 kV was strong enough for the IBs to capture all test insects, despite a wind speed of 5 m/s. The Bb-EFS was practical for a greenhouse that experienced frequent invasion by numerous viruliferous whiteflies. Seedlings grew normally inside the Bb-EFS-installed greenhouse. As a supplementary method, an electrostatic insect sweeper and electrostatic flying insect catcher were used to trap whiteflies that avoided the Bb-EFS. Both pieces of apparatus were convenient and easy to operate onsite in a greenhouse environment and were used to trap whiteflies residing on tomato plants or flying inside the greenhouse during daily plant care. These methods controlled the whitefly population to negligible levels, and nearly all tomato plants produced normal fruits.
Reseña de Fernando de Montesinos, Auto de la fe, celebrado en Lima a 23 de enero de 1639, edición crítica de Marta Ortiz Canseco, coordinación de Esperanza López Parada.
Authors: Bono Rosa
Published: January 2020

Reseña de Fernando de Montesinos, Auto de la fe, celebrado en Lima a 23 de enero de 1639, edición crítica de Marta Ortiz Canseco, coordinación de Esperanza López Parada.
Evaluadores de la revista (2016-2018)
Authors: Fernández Laura
Published: January 2020

Evaluadores de Nuevas de Indias (2016-2018)
Functioning in a family of minors from probation centers
Authors: Huczuk-Kapluk Sylwia , Pytka Agnieszka
Published: January 2020

The family home should be the place where children and youth want to return, and parents should be people to whom they can always turn to for help. Lack of proper relationships with parents in particular adversely affects youth. Therefore, the aim of the research was to determine how minors from probation centers function in a family environment. The study was conducted among minors from probation centers operating at the District Court in Lublin. The results obtained show that the examined minors do not have appropriate relationships with parents and it is necessary in their case to carry out preventive and educational activities both for them and their parents.
Genetic parameters for worm resistance in Santa Inês sheep using the Bayesian animal model
Authors: Rodrigues Francelino Neiva , Sarmento José Lindenberg Rocha , Leal Tânia Maria , Araújo Adriana Mello de , Figueiredo Filho Luiz Antonio Silva
Published: January 2020

Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters for worm resistance (WR) and associated characteristics, using the linear-threshold animal model via Bayesian inference in single- and multiple-trait analyses.Methods: Data were collected from a herd of Santa Inês breed sheep. All information was collected with animals submitted to natural contamination conditions. All data (number of eggs per gram of feces [FEC], Famacha score [FS], body condition score [BCS], and hematocrit [HCT]) were collected on the same day. The animals were weighed individually on the day after collection (after 12-h fasting). The WR trait was defined by the multivariate cluster analysis, using the FEC, HCT, BCS, and FS of material collected from naturally infected sheep of the Santa Inês breed. The variance components and genetic parameters for the WR, FEC, HCT, BCS, and FS traits were estimated using the Bayesian inference under the linear and threshold animal model.Results: A low magnitude was obtained for repeatability of worm-related traits. The mean values estimated for heritability were of low-to-high (0.05 to 0.88) magnitude. The FEC, HCT, BCS, FS, and body weight traits showed higher heritability (although low magnitude) in the multiple-trait model due to increased information about traits. All WR characters showed a significant genetic correlation, and heritability estimates ranged from low (0.44; single-trait model) to high (0.88; multiple-trait model).Conclusion: Therefore, we suggest that FS be included as a criterion of ovine genetic selection for endoparasite resistance using the trait defined by multivariate cluster analysis, as it will provide greater genetic gains when compared to any single trait. In addition, its measurement is easy and inexpensive, exhibiting greater heritability and repeatability and a high genetic correlation with the trait of resistance to worms.
Genetic parameters and principal components analysis of breeding value for birth and weaning weight in Egyptian buffalo
Authors: Salem Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim , Amin Amin Mohamed Said , Ashour Ayman Fouad , Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamed El-said , Abo-Ismail Mohammed Kotb
Published: January 2020

Objective: The objectives of the current study were to study the main environmental factors affecting birth weight (BW) and weaning weight (WW), estimate variance components, genetic parameters and genetic trend and to evaluate the variability and relationships among breeding value of BW and WW using principal components analysis (PCA).Methods: A total of 16,370 records were collected from 8,271 buffalo calves. Genetic parameters and breeding values were estimated using a bivariate animal model which includes direct, maternal and permanent maternal effects. These estimates were standardized and used in PCA.Results: The direct heritability estimates were 0.06 and 0.41 for BW and WW, respectively whereas direct maternal heritability values were 0.03 and 0.14, respectively. Proportions of variance due to permanent environmental effects of dam were 0.455 and 0.280 for BW and WW respectively. The genetic correlation between BW and WWs was weak approaching zero, but the maternal correlation was 0.26. The first two principal components (PC1 and PC2) were estimated utilizing the standardized breeding values according to Kaiser method. The total variance explained by the first two PCs was 71.17% in which 45.91% and 25.25% were explained by PC1 and PC2, respectively. The direct breeding values of BW were related to PC2 but those of WW and maternal breeding values of BW and WWs were associated with PC1.Conclusion: The results of genetic parameters and PCA indicate that BW and WWs were not genetically correlated and improving growth traits of Egyptian buffaloes could be achieved using WW without any adverse effect by BW.
Demographic and economic concentration in the European Union countries and Russia and the role of Global Cities
Authors: Antonov E. V.
Published: January 2020

The aim of the study is to identify general trends in the process of spatial concentration / deconcentration of the population and economy (according to GDP) in the countries of the European Union and in Russia in 2007–2015. An attempt was made to identify the role of the Global Cities in this process. The study was performed at two spatial levels – the statistical division grids NUTS2 and NUTS3 (for the EU) and the level of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The degree of concentration and its dynamics were estimated based on the analysis of the Theil Index. The contribution of Global Cities was determined through Theil index decomposition. It is shown that the demographic concentration at the NUTS3 level was more intense than at the NUTS2 level and in almost all countries. The decrease in territorial economic inequality at the NUTS2 level in the period did not lead to convergence at the NUTS3 level. There was economic divergence in the period 2009–2015. These results confirm trends previously identified by other researchers. It has been established that the contribution of Global Cities to the processes of economic and demographic concentration turns out to be positive in both cases. It is stronger than the contribution of the others territories to the concentration of the population, and is almost equal, but opposite to the deconcentration in the economy, observed in others territories. It is concluded that global cities in Russia make a multidirectional contribution to the process of population concentration and economical deconcentration, which is atypical for the EU countries and similar to those states that also have economic difficulties (for example, Greece and Portugal).
The comparison of cyprus to six other european countries on body image satisfaction, appearance investment and weight and appearance-related anxiety
Authors: Argyrides Marios , Kkeli Natalie , Koutsantoni Marianna
Published: January 2020

Previous research has pointed out the importance of Cyprus in the body image literature as well as the importance of body-image cross-cultural investigations. The purpose of the current study was to compare appearance satisfaction, investment in appearance and weight and appearance-related anxiety between female university students from Cyprus and female university students from France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Spain and Poland. Participants were 199 females whose scores on the measures of interest were compared to archived published means from the other six countries. Results indicated that Greek-Cypriot female university students scored significantly higher than all countries assessed on investment in appearance and weight and appearance-related anxiety. Additionally, female participants from Cyprus scored in the middle of the appearance satisfaction scale scoring higher than Greece and France, lower than the Netherlands and Germany and having similar results to Spain and Poland. A discussion follows elaborating on the argument of why Cyprus is significant in the body image literature, and the interpretation of the results using the cognitive-behavioral perspective of body image satisfaction. Recommendations for mental health professionals and other professionals in the public health sector are also provided.