bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quaternary stratigraphy in southern Alberta, report II: sections near Medicine Hat
Authors: Stalker A M
Published: June 2014

This paper continues the detailed description, begun by the author in 1963, of representative Quaternary sections in southern Alberta. It
reviews the results of studies at three bluffs - here called Surprise, Mitchell, and Island * - located along South Saskatchewan River near Medicine Hat. These three sections were chosen from the large number available in the region because of their many similarities , which suggested the
possibility of inter-correlation, and because certain of their beds contain many fossil bones. In addition , one of the beds that is among the most prolific producers of bones also yields stones that appear to have been worked by man . These consist mostly of chert pebbles that have been broken and
then chipped along one or more edges. Although the studies encompas sed archeology, vertebrate paleontology, and glacial geology, this report deals chiefly with the glacial geology. However, all the age determinations beyond range of radiocarbon dating are based on vertebrate paleontology . The beds
apparently range from Kansan to Recent in age, and record at least four separate glacier advances and several interglacial or interstadial interval s. Much study was directed to the
unit containing the chipped stones . Its abundant fauna indicates deposition during warm, interglacial conditions, probably in Sangamon time. The basal gravels of Kansan Age also contain many bones , as do presumed MidWisconsin deposits found between the topmost two tills. Other beds have yielded
bones in lesser numbers.
Biostratigraphy and depositional environment of the Escalante and Hesquiat formations (Early Tertiary) of the Nootka Sound area, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Authors: Cameron B E B
Published: June 2014

The best exposures of early Tertiary rocks on the west coast of Canada occur in the Nootka Sound area of Vancouver Island. A detailed study of these rocks was undertaken to understand the depositional and tectonic framework of readily accessible parts of the
Tofino Basin. An exhaustive study of the microfaunas of the Escalante and Hesquiat formations of the Nootka Sound area led to the recognition of five foraminiferal assemblage zones within the succession. On the basis of the foraminifers, molluscs, and crustaceans, the ages assigned to the rocks
range from Late Eocene to Early or Middle Oligocene. Local correlation with other west coast exposures are with rocks assigned to the Lincoln and Blakeley molluscan "stages" (Galvinian, Matlockian) and the Refugian and Zemorrian foraminiferal stages. The Escalante Formation is a diachronous basal
sandstone unit of Late Eocene age whose depositional environment is interpreted to vary from lower neritic to upper bathyal water depths in the type area to exclusively bathyal water depths elsewhere. The Hesquiat Formation of Late Eocene to Early or Middle Oligocene age is represented by proximal
turbidites, including partly fluxoturbidites, in the type area and distal facies elsewhere. Sediments, sedimentary structures, and fossil collections indicate deposition ·of the Hesquiat Formation occurred in bathyal water depths as a submarine fan complex. Previous estimates of the total
thickness of the Hesquiat Formation in the Nootka Sound area are found to be far in excess of their true stratigraphie thickness. This is explained by a highly complex network of faults and the concomitant difficulty in recognizing lithologie equivalents due to rapid facies
changes.
Post-Vashon Wisconsin Glaciation, Fraser Lowland, British Columbia
Authors: Armstrong J E
Published: June 2014

The late Wisconsin Fraser Glac iation in southwestern Br itish Columbia commenced on the mainland between 23 000 and 26 000 radiocarbon years ago and terminated about 11 000 radiocarbon years ago. It reached its climax during the Vashon Stade about 15 000 to 15
500 years ago when it extended south to 47°N. The Vashon ice was more than 1800 m thick in the Fraser Lowland, and the weight of the ic e iso stat ically depressed the area at least 350 m and possibly 400 m or more. Withdrawal of Vashon ice was rapid, and from about 13 000 to 11 000 years BP
most of t he F raser Low land was invaded by the sea. During this interval the eastern part of the Fraser Lowland was occupied by a piedmont glacier or glaciers that at various times retreated, were stationary, or surged forward. The glacier or glaciers terminated in the sea for much of their
history, prob ab ly in a manner similar to the glaciers of the Yakutat Bay area of Alaska. Throughout the period glaciomarine sediments were formed largely from dropstones and debris deposited into seafloor muds by floating pieces of ice ( inclu ding bergs). During surges a nd standst ills drift was
deposited in places above sea level a nd on the seafloor. The depos its laid down du ring the occupation of the sea comprise t he Fort Langley Formation and the Cap ilano Sediments. Isostat ic, eustatic a nd tectonic adjustments be tween the withd rawal of Vashon ice and withdrawal of the sea were
not uniform for the whole area; however, at least two major submerg ences separated by unusually rapid emergences are indic ated. The final withdrawal of the sea and disappearance of floating ice in the eastern part of the Fraser Lowland coincided with a final surge of piedmont ic e. The deposits
laid down during this last stade have been called Sumas. This ice apparently began to advance about 11400 years ago when sea level was at least 50 m higher than at present. The date at which Sumas ice disappeared is indefinite but was probably about 11 ODD years ago, at which t ime the sea no longer
occupied the area.
Pachygrycia, a new Sonneratia-like ammonite from the Lower Cretaceous (Earliest Albian?) of northern Canada
Authors: Jeletzky J A , Stelck C R
Published: June 2014

The desmoceratid genus Pachygrycia n. gen., an external homeomorph of Sonneratia Bayle 1878, represents the earliest Albian? ammonite fauna yet recognized in the Mackenzie River drainage of Northwest Territories, northern Yukon Territory and from Banks Island,
District of Franklin. This widespread, regionally zonal fauna is correlated tentatively with the basal part of the European Leymeriella tardefurcata Zone. Two species, Pachygrycia Warreni n. sp. and P. canadensis n. sp., are described and figured. A third form, Pachygrycia? n. sp. indet. A, is
described in open nomenclature and only questionably assigned ta the genus Pachygrycia. True Sonneratia remains unknown in the Boreal Realm of North America. The new genus is interpreted as a derivative of a still unknown boreal beudanticeratinid stock. That Grantziceras-like stock also gave rise ta
such taxa as Grontziceras Imlay, Cleoniceras Parona and Bonarelli s. str., Neosaynella Casey and Grycia Imlay. All the se taxa comprising the subfamily Cleoniceratinae as amended by the writers are removed from the family Hoplitidae H. Douvillé 1890 and assigned ta the family Desmoceratidae
Zittel 1895. A northeast Asian origin is suggested for the Cleoniceratinae as amended.
Catalogue of well samples from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland at the geological survey of Canada, Ottawa
Authors: Howie R D
Published: June 2014

This paper is a compilation of available well data for the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. It presents, in tabular form, information for 237 wells, for which sample cuttings and core material is stored at the Geological Survey of Canada.
Late Quaternary stratigraphy and depositional history of the Parry Peninsula-Perry River area, District of Mackenzie, Northwest Territories
Authors: Kerr D E
Published: June 2014

Knowledge of the glacial geology of the Parry Peninsula-Perry River area, Northwest Territories is largely based on large-scale physiographic reconnaissance surveys and more rarely, on detailed mapping or stratigraphy in a few isolated areas. Although general
physiographic effects of glaciation are known, the extent of marine transgression, mode of emergence, and regional stratigraphy have received little attention. Late Quaternary deglaciation history is reconstructed from a regional study of stratigraphy and glacial landforms. The stratigraphic record
in this isostatically-depressed coastal area consists of a well-defined succession of seven sedimentary faces: (A1) massive diamicton; (A2) stratified diamicton with sorted sediments; (B) small-scale horizontal and cross-stratified sand and gravel; (C) interlaminated sand, silt, and clay; (D)
massive silty clay; (E) thinly bedded sand, silt, and clay; (F) poorly bedded to massive sand; and (G) large-scale horizontal and cross-stratified sand and gravel. Ice retreat has left a relatively orderly, consistent, and predictable sedimentary succession over 1000 km. Two distinct grain size
trends have been observed: a fining-upward sequence formed by the retreat of the ice sheet in a glaciomarine environment (facies A, B, C), and a conformably overlying coarsening-upward regressive marine sequence (facies, D, E, F, G). The distribution and lateral extent of each facies falls within a
sequence in which ice-proximal sediments (diamicton, outwash, rhythmites) migrate landward during ice retreat, whereas marine sublittoral and littoral deposits (silty clay, sandy rhythmites, sand, and gravel) migrate seaward during the marine regression.
Predictive surficial materials and surficial geology from LANDSAT-7, Upper Carp Lake, NTS 85-P, Northwest Territories
Authors: Olthof I , Kerr D E , Wolfe S A , Eagles S
Published: June 2014

Surficial materials and surficial geology maps provide important geoscience information required for geological reconstructions, mineral exploration and development, and land use planning in northern Canada. In this study, remote predictive mapping was used to
map surficial materials and derive surficial geology for Upper Carp Lake NTS 85P, located within the Slave Geological Province. The maps were generated using radiometrically balanced LANDSAT 7 imagery and ancillary data in conjunction with knowledge gained from field observations, airphoto
interpretation and legacy datasets. This Open File contains graphical and digital georeferenced versions of the predictive maps. A printable version of the predictive surficial geology map is provided in pdf format (map scale 1:125 000).
A guidebook describing the contribution Family Medicine can make in improving health systems
Authors: Gunst Colette
Published: June 2014

No abstract available
Sense of coherence: big five correlates, spirituality, and incremental validity
Authors: Piedmont Ralph L. , Magyar-Russell Gina , DiLella Nicole , Matter Sondra
Published: June 2014

Background

Antonovsky (1987) developed the Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale to measure the “life orientation” that promotes an individual’s ability to recognize life stressors and then effectively utilize coping resources to adjust and maintain health. Although theoretically appealing, little empirical work has been conducted to isolate the qualities of the scale that facilitate health.

Participants and procedure

The present study examined the factor structure of the SOC scale, as well as its incremental validity over measures of personality, spirituality, and psychological meaning in the prediction of psychosocial outcomes (e.g., hope death anxiety, life satisfaction, well-being, social support, world view). Participants consisted of 298 adults living in the United States; 98 men and 195 women (5 individuals did not disclose their gender) ages 18 to 72 (mean: 36.77 years).

Results

Principal components analysis indicated that a single factor best represented the structure of the 13-item SOC scale, although this one factor explained only 31% of the total variance. The scale contained a diverse item content that was challenging to interpret personologically. The SOC scale added little explanatory variance over and above the selected covariates in the prediction of psychosocial outcomes.

Conclusions

It appears that the SOC scale represents one aspect of a larger dimension that already has other valid indicators.
Diagnostic approach to polymyalgia rheumatica – own experience
Authors: Milchert Marcin , Brzosko Marek
Published: June 2014

Polimialgię reumatyczną (PMR) wyróżnia znaczne nasilenie objawów i odpowiedzi zapalnej oraz spektakularna poprawa po leczeniu glikokortykosteroidami (GKS). Nasilenie objawów jest zaskakujące u starszych osób z osłabioną odpowiedzią immunologiczną. Zastosowanie GKS w PMR, reumatoidalnym zapaleniu stawów wieku starczego czy zespole paranowotworowym może jednak przynieść również dobry efekt. Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo, że rozpoznanie polimialgii reumatycznej może być nadużywane, bo pokusa osiągnięcia szybkiego sukcesu terapeutycznego jest duża. Dodatkowo realia codziennej praktyki niebezpiecznie ograniczają możliwości dokładnej diagnostyki różnicowej. Nowe kryteria klasyfikacyjne PMR zmieniają podejście do choroby tradycyjnie rozpoznawanej na podstawie obrazu klinicznego. Czy rozpoznanie PMR powinno być ustalane na podstawie sztywnych kryteriów bez udziału klinicznej intuicji?
Myositis in the course of the systemic form juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Authors: Gietka Piotr , Rutkowska-Sak Lidia , Lisowska Barbara
Published: June 2014

Postać układowa młodzieńczego idiopatycznego zapalenia stawów stanowi ok. 10% wszystkich zachorowań na młodzieńcze idiopatyczne zapalenie stawów i w równej mierze dotyczy chłopców i dziewczynek. Charakteryzuje się bólami i/lub obrzękami stawów, wysoką nawracającą gorączką, polimorficzną wysypką skórną i często objawami ze strony innych narządów.

Obserwuje się hepatosplenomegalię, powiększenie węzłów chłon­nych, zapalenia błon surowiczych, wysokie wskaźniki ostrego procesu zapalnego. Często występują bóle stawów, rzadko natomiast stwierdza się zapalenie mięśni. Przedstawiono przypadek 22-letniego chorego z postacią układową młodzieńczego idiopatycznego zapalenia stawów, z dominującymi w początkowym okresie choroby stanami gorączkowymi i objawami zapalenia mięśni, głównie międzyżebrowych. Omówiono obraz kliniczny, problemy diagnostyczne i leczenie.
Osteopoikilosis associated with keloids formation, rheumatoid arthritis, myasthenia, Graves` disease and megaloblastic anaemia
Authors: Zimmermann-Górska Irena
Published: June 2014

Osteopoikilia jest rzadką, uwarunkowaną genetycznie dysplazją szkieletu, do której objawów należy powstawanie zagęszczeń kostnych – szczególnie w okolicach przystawowych – widocznych na radiogramach w postaci cieni plamistych lub pasmowatych. Występowa-nie osteopoikilii wiąże się z mutacją genu LEMD3 odpowiedzialnego za gęstość mineralną kości. Gen ten wpływa także na ekspresję transformującego czynnika wzrostu β1 (transforming growth factor β1 – TGF-β1), który ma kluczowe znaczenie w procesie włóknienia oraz działanie immunosupresyjne i przeciwzapalne. Chorzy z osteopoikilią wykazują skłonność do nadmiernego bliznowacenia tkanek (bliznowce), obserwuje się u nich również występowanie chorób towarzyszących o podłożu autoimmunologicznym. W opisanym przypadku osteopoikilii towarzyszyło powstawanie bliznowców oraz objawy czterech chorób autoimmunologicznych: reumatoidalnego zapalenia stawów, miastenii, choroby Gravesa i Basedowa oraz niedokrwistości megaloblastycznej.
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis in Poland – epidemiological study
Authors: Kanecki Krzysztof , Życińska Katarzyna , Moskalewicz Bożena , Tyszko Piotr
Published: June 2014

Cel pracy: Ziarniniakowatość z zapaleniem naczyń (granulomatosis with polyangiitis – GPA) jest chorobą o nieznanej etiologii, o możliwym zmiennym przebiegu, z możliwością zaostrzeń z towarzyszącymi powikłaniami narządowymi zagrażającymi życiu. Dane na temat zapadalności na GPA w Polsce są ograniczone. Ocena epidemiologiczna może dostarczać wielu informacji przyczyniających się do dokładniejszego poznania tej choroby. Celem tego badania była analiza zapadalności na GPA w Polsce wraz z porównaniem wyników z wybranymi krajami Europy. Dodatkowo dokonano analiz pacjentów z GPA w odniesieniu do opisu rozkładu płci, wieku oraz przyczyn hospitalizacji.
 Materiał i metody: Oceny zapadalności na GPA dokonano na podstawie danych pochodzących z polskiego programu badania chorobowości szpitalnej realizowanego przez Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego, w ramach którego są gromadzone dane dotyczące wszystkich pacjentów hospitalizowanych na oddziałach z wyłączeniem oddziałów psychiatrycznych. Analizie poddano dane pozyskane z dokumentacji medycznej 1112 hospitalizowanych pacjentów, z ustalonym po raz pierwszy rozpoznaniem GPA. Czas obserwacji obejmował okres od grudnia 2004 do grudnia 2010 r.
 Wyniki: Średnią roczną zapadalność na GPA w Polsce szacuje się na 4,9/mln w populacji ogólnej; 5,8/mln w populacji dorosłych i 1/mln w populacji osób poniżej 18 lat. Analiza hospitalizacji wykazała, że najczęściej pacjenci z GPA byli hospitalizowani na oddziałach pulmonologicznym, nefrologicznym, reumatologicznym. W analizowanym okresie w 80 przypadkach hospitalizacja była zakończona zgonem, a GPA jako przyczyna zgonu była wskazywana w 60 przypadkach.
 Wnioski: W pracy dokonano oceny zapadalności na GPA w Polsce. Wyniki były porównywalne z danymi z innych krajów europejskich. Analizy struktury hospitalizacji sugerują, że objawy z dróg oddechowych, nerek i stawów mogły być wiodącymi objawami klinicznymi w początkowym okresie rozwoju GPA.
Hilary Koprowski (1916–2013)
Authors: Kucharz Eugeniusz Józef
Published: June 2014

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Estimation of aerosol water and chemical composition from AERONET Sun–sky radiometer measurements at Cabauw, the Netherlands
Authors: van Beelen A. J. , Roelofs G. J. H. , Hasekamp O. P. , Henzing J. S. , Röckmann T.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. Remote sensing of aerosols provides important information on atmospheric aerosol abundance. However, due to the hygroscopic nature of aerosol particles observed aerosol optical properties are influenced by atmospheric humidity, and the measurements do not unambiguously characterize the aerosol dry mass and composition, which complicates the comparison with aerosol models. In this study we derive aerosol water and chemical composition by a modeling approach that combines individual measurements of remotely sensed aerosol properties (e.g., optical thickness, single-scattering albedo, refractive index and size distribution) from an AERONET (Aerosol Robotic Network) Sun–sky radiometer with radiosonde measurements of relative humidity. The model simulates water uptake by aerosols based on the chemical composition (e.g., sulfates, ammonium, nitrate, organic matter and black carbon) and size distribution. A minimization method is used to calculate aerosol composition and concentration, which are then compared to in situ measurements from the Intensive Measurement Campaign At the Cabauw Tower (IMPACT, May 2008, the Netherlands). Computed concentrations show good agreement with campaign-average (i.e., 1–14 May) surface observations (mean bias is 3% for PM10 and 4–25% for the individual compounds). They follow the day-to-day (synoptic) variability in the observations and are in reasonable agreement for daily average concentrations (i.e., mean bias is 5% for PM10 and black carbon, 10% for the inorganic salts and 18% for organic matter; root-mean-squared deviations are 26% for PM10 and 35–45% for the individual compounds). The modeled water volume fraction is highly variable and strongly dependent on composition. During this campaign we find that it is >0.5 at approximately 80% relative humidity (RH) when the aerosol composition is dominated by hygroscopic inorganic salts, and <0.1 when RH is below 40%, especially when the composition is dominated by less hygroscopic compounds such as organic matter. The scattering enhancement factor (f(RH), the ratio of the scattering coefficient at 85% RH and its dry value at 676 nm) during 1–14 May is 2.6 ± 0.5. The uncertainty in AERONET (real) refractive index (0.025–0.05) is the largest source of uncertainty in the modeled aerosol composition and leads to an uncertainty of 0.1–0.25 (50–100%) in aerosol water volume fraction. Our methodology performs relatively well at Cabauw, but a better performance may be expected for regions with higher aerosol loading where the uncertainties in the AERONET inversions are smaller.
Cloud condensation nucleus activity comparison of dry- and wet-generated mineral dust aerosol: the significance of soluble material
Authors: Garimella S. , Huang Y.-W. , Seewald J. S. , Cziczo D. J.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. This study examines the interaction of clay mineral particles and water vapor for determining the conditions required for cloud droplet formation. Droplet formation conditions are investigated for two common clay minerals, illite and sodium-rich montmorillonite, and an industrially derived sample, Arizona Test Dust. Using wet and dry particle generation coupled to a differential mobility analyzer (DMA) and cloud condensation nuclei counter, the critical activation of the clay mineral particles as cloud condensation nuclei is characterized. Electron microscopy (EM) is used in order to determine non-sphericity in particle shape. It is also used in order to determine particle surface area and account for transmission of multiply charged particles by the DMA. Single particle mass spectrometry and ion chromatography are used to investigate soluble material in wet-generated samples and demonstrate that wet and dry generation yield compositionally different particles. Activation results are analyzed in the context of both κ-Köhler theory (κ-KT) and Frenkel–Halsey–Hill (FHH) adsorption activation theory. This study has two main results: (1) κ-KT is the suitable framework to describe clay mineral nucleation activity. Apparent differences in κ with respect to size arise from an artifact introduced by improper size-selection methodology. For dust particles with mobility sizes larger than ~300 nm, i.e., ones that are within an atmospherically relevant size range, both κ-KT and FHH theory yield similar critical supersaturations. However, the former requires a single hygroscopicity parameter instead of the two adjustable parameters required by the latter. For dry-generated particles, the size dependence of κ is likely an artifact of the shape of the size distribution: there is a sharp drop-off in particle concentration at ~300 nm, and a large fraction of particles classified with a mobility diameter less than ~300 nm are actually multiply charged, resulting in a much lower critical supersaturation for droplet activation than expected. For wet-generated particles, deviation from κ-KT is likely a result of the dissolution and redistribution of soluble material. (2) Wet generation is found to be unsuitable for simulating the lofting of fresh dry dust because it changes the size-dependent critical supersaturations by fractionating and re-partitioning soluble material.
The effect of local sources on particle size and chemical composition and their role in aerosol–cloud interactions at Puijo measurement station
Authors: Portin H. , Leskinen A. , Hao L. , Kortelainen A. , Miettinen P. , Jaatinen A. , Laaksonen A. , Lehtinen K. E. J. , Romakkaniemi S. , Komppula M.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. Interactions between aerosols and liquid water clouds were studied during autumns 2010–2011 at a semiurban measurement station on Puijo tower in Kuopio, Finland. Cloud interstitial and total aerosol size distributions, particle chemical composition and hygroscopicity and cloud droplet size distribution were measured, with a focus on comparing clean air masses with those affected by local sources. On average, the polluted air contained more particles than the clean air masses, and generally the concentrations decreased during cloud events. Cloud processing was found to take place, especially in the clean air masses, and to a lesser extent in the polluted air. Some, mostly minor, differences in the average particle chemical composition between the air masses were observed. The average size and number concentration of activating particles were quite similar for both air masses, producing average droplet populations with only minor distinctions. As a case study, a long cloud event was analyzed in detail, with a special focus on the emissions from local sources, including a paper mill and a heating plant. This revealed larger variations in particle and cloud properties than the analysis of the whole data set. Clear differences in the total (between 214 and 2200 cm−3) and accumulation mode particle concentrations (between 62 and 169 cm−3) were observed. Particle chemical composition, especially the concentrations of organics (between 0.42 and 1.28 μg m−3) and sulfate (between 0.16 and 4.43 μg m−3), varied considerably. This affected the hygroscopic growth factor: for example, for 100 nm particles the range was from 1.21 to 1.45 at 90% relative humidity. Particularly, large particles, high hygroscopicities and elevated amounts of inorganics were linked with the pollutant plumes. Moreover, the particle hygroscopicity distributions in the polluted air were clearly bimodal, indicating externally mixed aerosol. The variable conditions also had an impact on cloud droplet formation, with the droplet concentration varying between 138 and 240 cm−3 and mean diameter between 9.2 and 12.4 μm.
Sunset–sunrise difference in solar occultation ozone measurements (SAGE II, HALOE, and ACE–FTS) and its relationship to tidal vertical winds
Authors: Sakazaki T. , Shiotani M. , Suzuki M. , Kinnison D. , Zawodny J. M. , McHugh M. , Walker K. A.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. This paper contains a comprehensive investigation of the sunset–sunrise difference (SSD; i.e., the sunset-minus-sunrise value) of the ozone mixing ratio in the latitude range of 10° S–10° N. SSD values were determined from solar occultation measurements based on data obtained from the Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment (SAGE) II, the Halogen Occultation Experiment (HALOE), and the Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment Fourier Transform Spectrometer (ACE-FTS). The SSD was negative at altitudes of 20–30 km (–0.1 ppmv at 25 km) and positive at 30–50 km (+0.2 ppmv at 40–45 km) for HALOE and ACE–FTS data. SAGE II data also showed a qualitatively similar result, although the SSD in the upper stratosphere was two times larger than those derived from the other datasets. On the basis of an analysis of data from the Superconducting Submillimeter Limb Emission Sounder (SMILES), and a nudged chemical-transport model (the Specified Dynamics version of the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model: SD–WACCM), we conclude that the SSD can be explained by diurnal variations in the ozone concentration, particularly those caused by vertical transport by the atmospheric tidal winds. All datasets showed significant seasonal variations in the SSD; the SSD in the upper stratosphere is greatest from December through February, while that in the lower stratosphere reaches a maximum twice: during the periods March–April and September–October. Based on an analysis of SD–WACCM results, we found that these seasonal variations follow those associated with the tidal vertical winds.
Glyoxal retrieval from the Ozone Monitoring Instrument
Authors: Miller C. C. , Abad G. G. , Wang H. , Liu X. , Kurosu T. , Jacob D. J. , Chance K.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. We present an algorithm for the retrieval of glyoxal from backscattered solar radiation, and apply it to spectra measured by the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI). The algorithm is based on direct spectrum fitting, and adopts a two-step fitting routine to account for liquid water absorption. Previous studies have shown that glyoxal retrieval algorithms are highly sensitive to the position of the spectral fit window. This dependence was systematically tested on real and simulated OMI spectra. We find that a combination of errors resulting from uncertainties in reference cross sections and spectral features associated with the Ring effect are consistent with the fit-window dependence observed in real spectra. This implies an optimal fitting window of 435–461 nm, consistent with previous satellite glyoxal retrievals. The results from the retrieval of simulated spectra also support previous findings that have suggested that glyoxal is sensitive to NO2 cross section temperature. The retrieval window limits of the liquid water retrieval are also tested. A retrieval window 385–470 nm reduces interference with strong spectral features associated with sand. We show that cross track dependent offsets (stripes) present in OMI can be corrected using offsets derived from retrieved slant columns over the Sahara, and apply the correction to OMI data. Average glyoxal columns are on average lower than those of previous studies likely owing to the choice of reference sector for offset correction. OMI VCDs are lower compared to other satellites over the tropics and Asia during the monsoon season, suggesting that the new retrieval is less sensitive to water vapor abundance. Consequently we do not see significant glyoxal enhancements over tropical oceans. OMI derived glyoxal-to-formaldehyde ratios over biogenic and anthropogenic source regions are consistent with surface observations.
Sensitivity of the Mediterranean sea level to atmospheric pressure and free surface elevation numerical formulation in NEMO
Authors: Oddo P. , Bonaduce A. , Pinardi N. , Guarnieri A.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. The sensitivity of the dynamics of the Mediterranean Sea to atmospheric pressure and free surface elevation formulation using NEMO (Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean) was evaluated. Four different experiments were carried out in the Mediterranean Sea using filtered or explicit free surface numerical schemes and accounting for the effect of atmospheric pressure in addition to wind and buoyancy fluxes. Model results were evaluated by coherency and power spectrum analysis with tide gauge data. We found that atmospheric pressure plays an important role for periods shorter than 100 days. The free surface formulation is important to obtain the correct ocean response for periods shorter than 30 days. At frequencies higher than 15 days−1 the Mediterranean basin's response to atmospheric pressure was not coherent and the performance of the model strongly depended on the specific area considered. A large amplitude seasonal oscillation observed in the experiments using a filtered free surface was not evident in the corresponding explicit free surface formulation case which was due to a phase shift between mass fluxes in the Gibraltar Strait and at the surface. The configuration with time splitting and atmospheric pressure always performed best; the differences were enhanced at very high frequencies.
Synchronicity of historical dry spells in the Southern Hemisphere
Authors: Verdon-Kidd D. C. , Kiem A. S.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. A shift in climate occurred during the mid-1970s that affected the hydroclimate of the Southern Hemisphere resulting in drying trends across continental regions including Australia, New Zealand and southern and western Africa. There is also anecdotal evidence of other periods of climatic synchronicity in the Southern Hemisphere (e.g., the 1920s and 1940s), indicating that the mid-1970s event may not be anomalous. This paper identifies periods within the last ~120 years using statistical analysis where dry spells (in terms of annual to multi-decadal rainfall deficiencies) have coincided across the continental Southern Hemisphere in order to characterize temporal consistency. It is shown that synchronicity of dry spells is (a) most likely common over the last 120 years and (b) associated with changes in the large-scale climate modes of the Pacific, Indian and Southern Oceans. Importantly, the findings presented in this paper have marked implications for drought management and drought forecasting studies in the Southern Hemisphere.
Seasonal predictability of the 2010 Russian heat wave
Authors: Katsafados P. , Papadopoulos A. , Varlas G. , Papadopoulou E. , Mavromatidis E.
Published: June 2014

Abstract. The atmospheric blocking over eastern Europe and western Russia that prevailed during July and August of 2010 led to the development of a devastating Russian heat wave. Therefore the question of whether the event was predictable or not is highly important. The principal aim of this study is to examine the predictability of this high-impact atmospheric event on a seasonal timescale. To this end, a set of dynamical seasonal simulations have been carried out using an atmospheric global circulation model (AGCM). The impact of various model initializations on the predictability of this large-scale event and its sensitivity to the initial conditions has been also investigated. The ensemble seasonal simulations are based on a modified version of the lagged-average forecast method using different lead-time initializations of the model. The results indicated that only a few individual members reproduced the main features of the blocking system 3 months ahead. Most members missed the phase space and the propagation of the system, setting limitations in the predictability of the event.
DIAGNOSTICO DA EDUCACAO AMBIENTAL E GEOGRAFIA NO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Cruz Elisa Regina da , Mariano Drª Zilda Fátima , Cardoso Jane Karla Alves
Published: June 2014

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o nível de conhecimento dos alunos sobre Educação Ambiental (EA), no Colégio Estadual José Feliciano Ferreira e imediações, em Jataí-GO, analisando a integração entre as questões ambientais no processo de ensino, nas aulas de geografia. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida com a turma do 3º ano do 6º período C, do ensino médio noturno. O embasamento teórico da pesquisa discute sobre a EA, com a finalidade de compreender como surgiu a EA. Sendo assim, as primeiras conferências mundiais iniciaram durante a década de 70, para propor medidas e orientar a humanidades, a resolver os problemas ambientais, consequentes das explorações dos recursos naturais e destruição do meio ambiente. Essa pesquisa teve como método qualitativo, onde procurou descobrir por meio de observações, se o ambiente escolar inclui a EA nas aulas de Geografia. Analisando os dados por meio dos questionários percebe-se que os alunos possuem um conhecimento sobre EA. Em razão disso, para 8 alunos é uma forma de conscientização, 7 alunos afirmaram que ensina a cuidar do meio ambiente e 2 alunos apontaram que é manter o ambiente limpo. Em relação à prática de EA com a Geografia, 7 alunos responderam que sim, 7 alunos não e 3 alunos não soube responder. A EA pode servir como um instrumento para provocar mudanças nos alunos, em relação aos hábitos e assumir novas atitudes. Porém, deve ser lembrado que é um processo permanente. A EA necessita de tempo, para obter melhores resultados em relação à mudança de atitudes diante das questões ambientais. Para isso, a EA tem que ser trabalhada em todos os níveis de ensino, contribuindo para formação de alunos que se preocupa com a preservação do meio ambiente.
POR UMA ESTÉTICA PEDAGÓGICA EM ALBERT CAMUS
Authors: Pimenta Danilo Rodrigues
Published: June 2014

Albert Camus não possui uma obra especifica sobre educação, mas o conjunto de seus textos nos oferece indicações para pensar uma pedagogia do absurdo, assim, o objetivo deste artigo é analisar a estética camusiana, identificá-la como uma atitude coerente diante do absurdo e da revolta e pensar em uma possível pedagogia do absurdo. O criador absurdo cria para nada e sua pedagogia consiste na consciência da efemeridade de sua obra. A intenção pedagógica do artista é manter a consciência por meio de sua obra, visto que são os fracassos da existência absurda que mais nos ensinam a respeito dela. A estética pedagógica proposta pelo franco-argelino é proporcional ao homem e por isso é mais esclarecedoras que todas as bibliotecas, visto que Camus está convencido da mensagem instrutiva da aparência sensível que descreve o fracasso da existência humana. É exatamente por isso que a criação artística é um instrumento de libertação, visto que ela tem a finalidade de despertar o homem de sua vida maquinal, isto é, da vida desprovida da consciência da absurdidade da existência.
O IDEB NA REDE ESTADUAL: RESULTADOS, PERSPECTIVAS E COMPARAÇÕES ENTRE DUAS ESCOLAS DA REDE ESTADUAL DE JATAÍ
Authors: De Vargas Fortes Elenilson
Published: June 2014

Este artigo analisou e investigou duas Escolas Estaduais no município de Jataí/GO, denominadas, Escola B e Escola H, que ofertam pelo menos até o 9° ano do Ensino Fundamental. O fator determinante nesta pesquisa, que motivou esta investigação, foi o desempenho dessas escolas no Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (Ideb) nos anos de 2005, 2007, 2009, e 2011. Foi observado que a Escola H teve desempenho extremamente superior, se comparado a Escola B, em média, 99,2% superior, contabilizado nos quatro últimos resultados no Ideb. Desta forma, com o intuito de encontrar quais os motivos que levaram estas escolas a possuírem discrepâncias tão elevadas neste índice, foram investigados os seguintes itens: infraestruturas, corpo docente, desempenho em testes padronizados, evasão, repetência, Projeto Político Pedagógico (PPP), níveis de satisfação no trabalho e projetos educativos. Por meio da coleta de dados, através de entrevistas e questionários, ficou constatado que a melhor performance da Escola H no Ideb se deve basicamente por possuir melhor desempenho nos itens citados.
A PERSPECTIVA DA CLÍNICA AMPLIADA NO ESPAÇO DO CRAS: um relato de experiência
Authors: Vieira Érico Douglas , De Meira Fernanda Silva
Published: June 2014

Este trabalho tem como objetivo relatar uma experiência de atuação no Centro de Referência de Assistência Social, o CRAS Jardim da Liberdade, no município de Jataí – Goiás. Utiliza-se a perspectiva da Clínica Ampliada, bem como conceitos do Psicodrama e da Abordagem Gestáltica. A promoção de saúde, através da escuta e do trabalho em equipe numa instituição, pode ser uma atribuição do psicólogo clínico fora do consultório particular. Descrevem-se os desafios surgidos com a diversidade de demanda do CRAS. Os aconselhamentos psicológicos e as intervenções grupais foram as ferramentas utilizadas. Nos aconselhamentos observa-se uma maior demanda de jovens com idade entre 15 e 17 anos que frequentam a instituição. As queixas apresentadas, em geral, se referiam às dificuldades vividas nos relacionamentos amorosos e interpessoais. Os encontros em grupo iniciaram a partir de uma demanda de usuárias do CRAS. Constatou-se que os grupos proporcionaram um espaço de convivência, além de trabalhar aspectos relativos à auto-estima. De acordo com o relato dos usuários, percebeu-se que o espaço de escuta e compartilhar proporcionados pelos aconselhamentos psicológicos e pelas intervenções grupais podem ter sido potencializadores de mudanças.
REVISÃO DE LITERATURA SOBRE A MOTIVAÇÃO DE ALUNOS PARA A APRENDER : IMPLICAÇÕES PARA O ENSINO
Authors: Costa Elis Regina
Published: June 2014

Motivação pode ser entendido como algo que move uma pessoa ou que a põe em ação ou a faz mudar o curso da ação. A motivação tornou-se um problema de ponta em educação. Sua ausência, representa queda de investimento pessoal de qualidade nas tarefas de aprendizagem. Alunos desmotivados estudam muito pouco, caracterizando escassez de aprendizagem. O presente artigo teve como objetivo fazer uma revisão de literatura sobre as orientações motivacionais de alunos e as implicações para o ensino. Neste sentido, faz-se apontamentos sobre como promover a motivação intrínseca e extrínseca em sala de aula, tornando o ensino mais efetivo e motivador para o aluno.
MATERIAL CONCRETO: UMA ESTRATÉGIA PEDAGÓGICA PARA TRABALHAR CONCEITOS MATEMÁTICOS NAS SÉRIES INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Santos Anderson Oramisio , Oliveira Camila Rezende , Oliveira Guilherme Saramago de
Published: June 2014

O presente trabalho traz reflexões sobre a importância da correta utilização do material concreto para o ensino de matemática nas séries iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, buscando algumas contribuições para o professor quanto a sua aplicabilidade, de forma que ocorra uma aprendizagem significativa dos conceitos matemáticos em sala de aula. O material concreto desenvolve o raciocínio do aluno estimulando o pensamento lógico matemático, na construção de esquemas conceituais dando contornos e significados. È por meio dessas interações com o meio físico e social, que a criança constrói seu conhecimento. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, apoiada em teóricos embrenhados na temática tais como FREIRE, D’AMBRÓSIO, PAIS, MICOTTI, e outros, documentos oficiais do governo como os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCNs, 1998), com a finalidade de investigar e compreender de que forma o uso dos materiais concretos manipuláveis, podem intervir no processo de ensino aprendizagem da matemática, tendo em vista que estes proporcionam aos alunos maior interesse e cuidados por parte do professor durante a utilização destes. Constatou-se que os materiais concretos devem servir como mediadores para facilitar a relação professor/aluno/conhecimento no momento em que um saber está sendo construído e que as relações matemáticas não estão no objeto em si, elas podem formar na cabeça da criança, cujos conhecimentos matemáticos transformam-se em componentes significativos de conhecimento do mundo real, desde que o material seja bem utilizado e instrumentalizado pelo professor. Espera-se também que essas reflexões contribuam para o processo de formação continuada dos professores, na intenção de potencializar discussões e vivências que possibilitem novas práticas pedagógicas em sala de aula visando qualificar o ensino de matemática e organizar situações que provoquem a curiosidade e busca de soluções, possibilitando utilizar o conhecimento científico em situações do cotidiano. Faz-se neste um breve levantamento de alguns aspectos que nortearão a discussão no desenvolvimento do texto.
A AVALIAÇÃO NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL PERSPECTIVAS E MÉTODOS
Authors: Faleiros Sonia Aparecida , Silva Luiz Almeida , Silva Eulia Rejane
Published: June 2014

RESUMO: Há algum tempo pode se observar que a Educação Infantil tem deixado de ser apenas assistencialista para focar também na aprendizagem e no desenvolvimento da criança se valendo do tripé: educar, brincar e cuidar. Assim surge a necessidade de se conhecer várias formas de avaliar e consequentemente as mais utilizadas para essa faixa etária. O presente trabalho objetivou conhecer melhor o desenvolvimento das habilidades necessárias à atividade de avaliar na educação infantil justificando-se pela urgente exigência de se pesquisar a melhor forma de avaliar  na Educação Infantil e também nas diversas categorias de ensino. Trata-se de um estudo de revisão bibliográfica realizada por meio de busca eletrônica, literaturas impressas, jornais e revistas que tratam especificamente do tema. Como resultados, observa-se por meio das obras pesquisadas que a avaliação na educação infantil, embora a consciência sobre sua necessidade esteja crescendo, ainda se encontra obscura, pois muitos profissionais ainda não estão aderindo a esta necessidade urgente. O mesmo mostra também que há uma necessidade eminente de mudança no que tange a avaliação nos diversos aspectos, porém ainda há muito que pesquisar e estudar para que o processo ensino aprendizagem se adéque à realidade da  criança de hoje principalmente quando se fala em avaliação. Conclui-se que, no quesito formativo, as instituições de ensino possuem grande responsabilidade na formação dos futuros profissionais, mostrando-lhes já na academia, que as formas educativa e avaliativa necessitam de mudanças, pois assim como todos os outros seres, a criança também se encontra em constante estado de evolução.
O SENTIDO DA EDUCAÇÃO CONTEMPORÂNEA Algumas reflexões
Authors: Oliveira Jose Silvio , Pamplona Renata Silva
Published: June 2014

RESUMO O presente texto tem como objetivo pensar a natureza da educação na contemporaneidade. Busca-se estabelecer possíveis relações desse conceito com o sentido da práxis pedagógica na escola, que implica diretamente no processo formativo do/a professor/a e do/a aluno/a. Esse processo muitas vezes tem resumido numa avalanche produtiva de textos e artigos, livros e revista, teses e dissertações, saberes e conhecimentos que descaracterizam o fazer do/a professor/a e do/a aluno/a. Em detrimento da cultura e da verdadeira formação humana o viés investigativo elucida, a partir de alguns princípios constitucionais, a relação entre esse fazer pedagógico que se tornou profundamente mercadológico. Os congressos, os eventos, os encontros, os colóquios, são lócus de venda e troca de saberes e conhecimentos reeditados e publicizados nos milhares e milhares de periódicos impressos e eletrônicos do mundo midiático.  É nesse emaranhado de sutilezas, muitas vezes esvaziadas de sentido, que tem se dado o entendimento da relação pedagógica, da escola e da educação.
A PERSPECTIVA DO PROFESSOR DIANTE DO BULLYING NO ÂMBITO ESCOLAR
Authors: De Araújo Jayann Batista , Gomes Fabio José Cardias
Published: June 2014

RESUMO O presente trabalho objetivou contribuir com análise sobre a perspectiva do professor diante os conflitos escolares, especialmente o fenômeno bullying. Foram realizadas três entrevistas semiabertas com três professores, uma coordenadora e dois alunos de uma escola pública da cidade de Imperatriz, no sul do Maranhão, Brasil. Buscou-se compreender como se dá o bullying no âmbito escolar específico, a sala de aula, e a importância do papel social do professor no trato deste problema-tarefa.DOI: 10.5216/rir.v1i16.29457
A VIVÊNCIA DA ÉTICA NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES PÚBLICAS: ALGUMAS CONSIDERAÇÕES
Authors: Franco Rocha Edina
Published: June 2014

ResumoEste artigo teve como objetivo apresentar algumas considerações sobre a vivência da ética nas Organizações Públicas, abordando a definição de ética e sua historicidade, os aspectos legais, e a ética na universidade. Baseado em pesquisa bibliográfica de alguns teóricos que abordam o tema. Procuramos definir o que é ética de acordo com alguns autores que embasam o nosso artigo, os vários pontos de vista, tratamos sobre a sua definição ao longo da história, e também dos aspectos legais. E finalizamos, fazendo algumas considerações finais sobre o tema abordado.