bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cerambycidae (Insecta, Coleoptera) Associados à Vochysia divergens Pohl (Vochysiaceae) na Região Norte do Pantanal de Mato Grosso, Brasil
Authors: Marques Marinêz Isaac , Dos Santos Geane Brizzola , Battirola Leandro Dênis 
Published: August 2014

Este estudo apresenta registro da associação entre três espécies de Cerambycidae e Vochysia divergens Pohl (Vochysiaceae), espécie vegetal típica da região norte do Pantanal de Mato Grosso, que além de formar adensamentos monodominantes é considerada uma invasora de campos e pastagens nativas nesta região. Neste estudo, galhos e troncos desta espécie vegetal foram coletados ao longo de um ano (julho/1999 a junho/2000) e monitorados em laboratório para avaliação da densidade e período de emergência dos cerambicídeos. Como resultado, foram amostrados 277 indivíduos, representando três espécies de Cerambycidae, Psapharochrus bivittis (White), Luscosmodicum beaveari Martins e Neoeme bouvieri Gounelle. Além do registro da associação, observou-se que o pico de emergência dos Cerambycidae coincide com o início do período de enchente e cheia na região norte do Pantanal, evidenciando o sincronismo entre o desenvolvimento biológico destas espécies e o ciclo hidrológico desta região. Cerambycidae (Insecta, Coleoptera) Associated with Vochysia divergens Pohl (Vochysiaceae) in the Northern Region of the Pantanal of Mato Grosso, BrazilAbstract. This study aims the registration of the association between Cerambycidae and Vochysia divergens Pohl (Vochysiaceae), typical plant species of the northern region of the Pantanal of Mato Grosso that besides forming monodominant stands and is considered a weed of fields and pastures in this region. In this study, branches and trunks of this specie were collected over one year (July/1999 - June/2000) and lab monitored for density and emergency time evaluation of Cerambycidae. As results 277 individuals were sampled, representing three species of Cerambycidae, Psapharochrus bivittis (White), Luscosmodicum beaveari Martins and Neoeme bouvieri Gounelle. In addition to registration of the association, it was noted that the emergence peak of Cerambycidae coincides with the beginning of flood and high water period in northern Pantanal, showing the synchronization between the biological development of this species and the hydrological cycle in this region
Capacidade de Busca e de Parasitismo de Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) em Lagartas de Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
Authors: Santos Luan Alberto Odorizzi , Mihsfeldt Laila Herta 
Published: August 2014

A capacidade do parasitoide de localizar e parasitar o hospedeiro estão diretamente relacionados ao sucesso do controle biológico de pragas. Diante disso, o presente trabalho avaliou o efeito da idade de Cotesia flavipes Cameron na capacidade busca e no parasitismo em lagartas de Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) em condições de laboratório. Realizou-se uma liberação de 2000 parasitoides com 24 horas de idade. Foram colocados 40 internódios infestados artificialmente com a broca, na distância de cinco e dez metros, num total de 80 colmos por avaliação, durante seis dias. Constatou-se que no primeiro dia de liberação houve a maior porcentagem de parasitismo, diferindo apenas do quinto e sexto dia. Conclui-se que C. flavipes pode parasitar até 120 horas de vida em condições de laboratório e recomenda-se a liberação de indivíduos com 24 horas de vida por apresentarem maior percentual de parasitismo nessa idade.
Ability to Quest and Parasitism of Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Larvae
Abstract. The ability of the parasitoid to locate and parasitize the host is directly related to the success of biological control of pests. The effect of Cotesia flavipes Cameron’s age on the ability to quest and parasitism larvae of Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) in laboratory conditions was evaluated. An amount of 2,000 adults (24 hours aged) was released. Fourteen sugarcane borer artificially infested internodes were 5 and 10 m placed apart each other, comprising eighteen stalks in each evaluation, during six days. The higher parasitism rate was observed in the first day after parasitoid release, with significant differences from the fifth day on. Therefore, C. flavipes is able to efficiently parasitize until its first 120 hours of life in laboratory conditions. It makes possible a recommendation of 24-hours aged parasitoid releases, that possibly will be more efficient in the sugarcane borer biological control.
Avaliação da Presença de Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) e Aedes albopictus (Skuse) no Município de Vassouras, RJ, Brasil
Authors: Pinheiro Renata Fraga , Alves Simone Pereira , Oliveira Alexandre Araujo , Espindola Cleber Barreto , Maleck Marise 
Published: August 2014

Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a presença das formas imaturas de Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) e Aedes albopictus (Skuse) no Município de Vassouras, RJ, Brasil. O levantamento foi realizado no período de junho de 2008 a maio de 2010, em sete pontos pré-determinados do município, com coletas semanais utilizando como metodologia de captura de larvas armadilhas de pneus contendo infusão de capim. Os resultados mostraram positividade de Ae. aegypti e Ae. albopictus em todos os pontos analisados e preferencialmente nos meses dezembro, janeiro e março.
Evaluating the Presence of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in Vassouras City, RJ, Brazil
Abstract. This study aimed to verify the presence of immature forms of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in the Vassouras City, RJ, Brazil. The survey was conducted from June 2008 to May 2010 in seven pre-determined points of the city, with weekly collections using a capturing larval methodology of the traps tires containing grass infusion. The results showed positive for Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus at all points analyzed and preferably in the months December, January and March.
Abelhas sem ferrão (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Meliponini) da Estação Ecológica de Água Limpa, Cataguases-MG, Brasil.
Authors: Werneck Hugo de Azevedo , Faria-Mucci Georgina Maria 
Published: August 2014

Resumo. No presente estudo realizou-se um levantamento de ninhos de abelhas Meliponini na Estação Ecológica de Água Limpa (EEAL), no município de Cataguases, Minas Gerais. Foram encontrados 21 ninhos pertencentes a nove espécies: Friesella schrottkyi (Friese), Melipona bicolor Lepeletier, Plebeia sp. 1, Plebeia sp. 2, Tetragona clavipes (Fabricius), Tetragona quadrangula (Fabricius), Tetragonisca angustula (Latreille), Trigona hyalinata (Lepeletier), Trigona spinipes (Fabricius). Vinte dos 21 ninhos foram encontrados em substrato arbóreo. A fauna de Meliponini observada na EEAL é representada por um baixo número de espécies. Embora a vegetação local tenha potencial para oferecer substratos para nidificação e recursos florais, a baixa riqueza de espécies pode estar relacionada com o fato da EEAL ser um remanescente florestal isolado.
Stingless Bees of the Estação Ecológica de Água Limpa, Cataguases-MG, Brazil
Abstract. This study carried out a survey of nests of stingless bees present in the Estação Ecológica de Água Limpa (EEAL) in the municipality of Cataguases, Minas Gerais. We found twenty-one nests belonging to nine species: Friesella schrottkyi (Friese), Melipona bicolor Lepeletier, Plebeia sp. 1, Plebeia sp. 2, Tetragona clavipes (Fabricius), Tetragona quadrangula (Fabricius), Tetragonisca angustula (Latreille), Trigona hyalinata (Lepeletier), Trigona spinipes (Fabricius). Twenty of the 21 nests were found in arboreal substrate. The fauna of stingless bees observed in EEAL is represented by a low number of species. Although the local vegetation has the potential to provide substrates for nesting and floral resources, the low species richness may be related to the fact that the EEAL is an isolated forest remnant.
Lista dos exemplares-tipo de Heteroptera (Insecta) da Coleção Costa Lima, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Authors: De Almeida Magaly Dolsan , Rodrigues Juliana Mourão dos Santos , Moreira Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo , Jurberg José 
Published: August 2014

A Coleção Costa Lima do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz não recebe material novo para depósito, mas é extremamente diversificada e historicamente importante. Ela reúne um total de sessenta e seis holótipos, setenta e nove parátipos e nove síntipos da subordem Heteroptera, representando as famílias Cimicidae, Miridae, Polyctenidae, Reduviidae e Tingidae. Este relevante material é aqui compilado e apresentado pela primeira vez.List of the Type-Specimens of Heteroptera (Insecta: Hemiptera) in the Costa Lima Collection, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract. The Costa Lima Collection of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute does not receive new material to be deposited, but is extremely diversified and historically important. It gathers a total of sixty-six holotypes, seventy-nine paratypes and nine syntypes of the suborder Heteroptera, representing the families Cimicidae, Miridae, Polyctenidae, Reduviidae, and Tingidae. This relevant material is herein compiled and presented for the first time.
Current knowledge about the social wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in the state of Piauí, Brazil
Authors: Rocha Agda Alves da , Silveira Orlando Tobias 
Published: August 2014

New records of social wasps in the State of Piauí are presented, contributing to an increased knowledge of this group in this poorly studied region. This study documents new occurrence records for 12 social wasp species and extends their distribution.
Atualização do Conhecimento Sobre Vespas Sociais (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) no Estado do Piauí, BrasilResumo. São apresentados novos registros da fauna de vespas sociais em localidades do Piauí, contribuindo para o aumento do conhecimento desse grupo de organismos na região. Este estudo registra a ocorrência de 12 novos registros de vespas sociais, ampliando suas distribuições.
The use of immunosuppressive agents in the management of recalcitrant lower limb ulcers
Authors: Millen A. , Coulston J. , Brennan J. , Kennedy T. 
Published: August 2014

Objective: Lower limb ulcers that are resistant to standard forms of treatment place a significant burden on both patients and health services. There is no widely agreed definition of a recalcitrant ulcer but failure to heal following 6–12 months of focused treatment would identify a small group of patients with highly resistant ulceration. We describe a series of patients with recalcitrant ulceration for which immunosuppressive agents have been used. Methods: This is a case series of 13 patients who underwent immunomodulation therapy for lower limb ulcers at a tertiary referral university hospital. Regimens of immunomodulation used mainly ciclosporin and/or cyclophosphamide, with concurrent antibiotic therapy. Case notes and computer systems were analysed by two reviewers. A patient was deemed to have a success if their ulcer fully healed while on immunomodulation therapy. Results: Over a period of eight years, from 2004–2012, 13 patients underwent immunomodulation therapy. Among these patients there were 18 ulcerated limbs. Ulcer healing occurred in 10 limbs out of 18 (55.6%) and full healing occurred in six patients (46.2%). Ulcers were present for a median of five years (range 2–40 years), with a median diameter of 7.5cm (range 4–18cm) before treatment. Conclusion: Treatment of truly recalcitrant ulceration can be very frustrating for both the patient and physician, with poor success from more standard forms of treatment. We report experience with immunomodulation therapy that suggests there may be benefit from using this treatment in a subset of patients with this debilitating disease.
»BEATRICE«: Das sprachliche Zeichen als Schlüssel zum Kosmos
Authors: Pötters Wilhelm 
Published: August 2014

Riassunto
Nel presente saggio viene esposto un nuovo approccio alla Commedia: una LECTURA GEOMETRICA basata su principi cosmologici e matematici. l'argomentazione inizia con una breve sintesi della metodologia derivata da determinati segni del linguaggio poetico di Dante, in particolare dal nome BEATRICE. Tramite l'analisi di una ventina di passi scelti dalle tre cantiche del poema sarà poi dimostrata l'attendibilità degli strumenti critici utilizzati.
»Le donne e ’ cavalier«: La civiltà cavalleresca nella Commedia
Authors: Picone Michelangelo 
Published: August 2014

Zusammenfassung
Schon Pio Rajna hatte in einem Aufsatz von 1920 darauf hingewiesen, daß die Arthuri regis ambages pulcerrime, die zyklischen Romane zum Lancelot-Graal-Stoff, zu den Vorlagen zu zählen sind, mit denen Dante sich in der Commedia bevorzugt auseinandersetzt. Der vorliegende Beitrag nimmt diese Intuition Rajnas auf und entwickelt sie weiter. Er wird zeigen, daß die Liebesepisoden von Lancelot und Guenièvre, wie sie im Roman in französischer Prosa erzählt werden, eine tiefgehende semantische und ideologische Struktur bilden, die den Kompositionsprozeß von einigen der wichtigsten Episoden des Epos sichtbar werden läßt; dies betrifft nicht nur die Episode im fünften Gesang des Inferno, in der der Dichter als Pilger Francesca trifft, und in der die Textstelle des Romans explizit zitiert wird. Auch an anderen Stellen, die entscheidend für den Aufbau des Werks sind, zeigt sich die strukturelle Eigenschaft der Liebesepisoden: von der anfänglichen Verirrung Dantes bis zu seiner Begegnung mit Beatrice im Paradies.
Un cursus geometrico? L’impalcatura nascosta della prosa ritmica dantesca nelle Epistole (I-XIII)
Authors: Patre Patrizia Di 
Published: August 2014

Zusammenfassung
Der Beitrag weist nach, dass Dante in seinen Briefen die Klauseln (cursus) streng symmetrisch anordnet. Die Untersuchung, die auf einer systematischen Analyse der Epistole beruht, stellt eine feste allgemeine Sequenz der Klauseln heraus (cursus velox-tardus, velox-planus, tardus-planus), die zirkulär gelesen werden kann. Sie wird von einer zweiten, gereihten Anordnung der drei Hauptklauseln unterbrochen: periodischen Folgen, die sich entsprechend einem der Terzinenverkettung analogen Prinzip verschieben (abc, bca, cab...). Die Untersuchung aller - von der Position her - stimmigen Klauseln erfordert jedoch, um eine gewisse Schwerfälligkeit zu vermeiden, Vereinfachungen. Beschränkt man sich auf die Analyse der tragenden Klauseln (am Schluss eines Satzgefüges oder phonetisch autonomen Nukleus), so gelangt man zu einer beispielhaften Symmetrie im erläuterten Sinn.
Mixed sub-fractional Brownian motion
Authors: Zili Mounir 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
A new extension of the sub-fractional Brownian motion, and thus of the Brownian motion, is introduced. It is a linear combination of a finite number of sub-fractional Brownian motions, that we have chosen to call the mixed sub-fractional Brownian motion. In this paper, we study some basic properties of this process, its non-Markovian and non-stationarity characteristics, the conditions under which it is a semimartingale, and the main features of its sample paths. We also show that this process could serve to get a good model of certain phenomena, taking not only the sign (like in the case of the sub-fractional Brownian motion), but also the strength of dependence between the increments of this phenomena into account.
Soft Dry Electrodes for Electrocardiogram with Conductive Silver Nanowires
Authors: Myers Amanda , Zhu Yong 
Published: August 2014

ABSTRACTWith increasing attention towards long-term health monitoring, there is a pressing need to create noninvasive sensors that monitor vital bioelectronic signals. Particular importance is placed on measuring electrocardiogram (ECG) signals as heart issues are widespread and can be prevented with the proper warning and care of potential problems. Currently, ECGs are taken in a hospital setting using disposable silver-silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) pre-gelled electrodes. Unfortunately, this cannot translate to a long-term monitoring setting due to the electrolytic gel of the electrodes drying and causing skin irritation. This paper presents a soft, skin-mountable dry electrode based on silver nanowires (AgNWs) for measuring ECG signals that can be used in long-term, wearable health monitoring due to the elimination of the electrolytic gel. The AgNWs are embedded in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), which creates a robust design that will not suffer from delamination or cracking problems that can eventually lead to loss of conductivity. The electrode is characterized by electrode-skin impedance as a function of frequency and by the surface resistance as the electrode is stretched. The performance of the dry electrode is evaluated and comparable to that of conventional Ag/AgCl electrodes. The ability of the dry electrode to conform to skin is believed to compensate for the lack of an electrolytic gel.
Defects and Doping in Nanocrystalline Silicon-Germanium Devices
Authors: Konduri Siva , Mulder Watson , Dalal Vikram L. 
Published: August 2014

ABSTRACTNanocrystalline Silicon-Germanium (Si,Ge) is a potentially useful material for photovoltaic devices and photo-detectors. Its bandgap can be controlled across the entire bandgap region from that of Si to that of Ge by changing the alloy composition during growth. In this work, we study the fabrication and electronic properties of nanocrystalline devices grown using PECVD techniques. We discovered that upon adding Ge to Si during growth, the intrinsic layer changes from n-type to p-type. We can change it back to n-type by using ppm levels of phosphorus, and make reasonable quality devices when phosphine gas was added to the deposition mix. We also measured the defect density spectrum using capacitance frequency techniques, and find that defect density decreases systematically as more phosphine is added to the gas phase. We also find that the ratio of Germanium to Silicon in the solid phase is higher than the ratio in the gas phase.
Structure Quantification and Gestalt of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composite Microstructures for ICME
Authors: Bricker Stephen , Simmons J.P. , Przybyla Craig , Hardie Russell 
Published: August 2014

ABSTRACTContinuous fiber reinforced composites (RFC) are hierarchal and complex at multiple scales. In this work, tools are developed to automate the 3D characterization and quantification of the overall microstructure. Structure quantification enables accurate representation for material simulation and property prediction for the integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) of RFC based components. Relationships are developed to describe the key attributes of the microstructure at multiple scales including the individual fibers, tows, weave, porosity, and secondary matrix phases, which are treated as 'gestalts' of the structure. Here gestalt refers to the essence of shape or complete form of key features of the microstructure such as those of the tow architecture of the textile. Visualization tools are developed based on an artificial color scheme that allow the visual recognition of whole tows instead of just the collection of simple lines and curves representative of the fibers, which provides means whereby the gestalt of the microstructure can be visualized at the tow scale. These tools are demonstrated using a 3D dataset of the SiNC/SiC S200 ceramic matrix composite material (CMC) obtained via automated serial sectioning. Methods are then demonstrated to generate microstructure models representative of the characterized material for finite element analyses (FEA).
Progress in Breeding Andean Common Bean for Resistance to Common Bacterial Blight
Authors: Viteri Diego M. , Terán Henry , Asensio‐S.‐Manzanera Mari Carmen , Asensio Carmen , Porch Timothy G. , Miklas Phillip N. , Singh Shree P. 
Published: August 2014

ABSTRACTCommon bacterial blight is a severe disease of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) worldwide. Use of resistant cultivars is crucial for its control. The objectives were to (i) assess the progress made in breeding large‐seeded Andean bean developed between 1974 and 2010 and (ii) determine their resistance‐linked sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) marker composition. Ten Andean and four Middle American common bacterial blight resistant beans including checks were evaluated in the greenhouse in 2011. Bacterial strains ARX8AC and Xcp25 were used to inoculate primary and trifoliolate leaves. The mean disease score of the trifoliolate was 5.0 and of the primary leaf was 2.8. Strain Xcp25 had a mean score of 3.8 in primary and 5.9 in trifoliolate leaves. The respective scores for ARX8AC were 1.9 and 4.2. Andean ‘Montcalm’, with the SAP6 quantitative trait loci (QTL) and USDK‐CBB‐15, and USWK‐CBB‐17, with the SAP6 and SU91 QTL, showed an intermediate response to ARX8AC and a susceptible response to Xcp25. Middle American VAX 1 with SAP6, Andeans 08SH‐840 and CXR 1 with SAP6 and SU91, and RCS52‐2, RCS53‐3, and RCS63‐5B with SU91 and BC420 were resistant or intermediate to both strains. Middle American VAX 3 and VAX 6, with SAP6 and SU91, had the highest levels of resistance to ARX8AC, but their responses to Xcp25 were similar to the latter Andean group. Thus, significant improvement has been achieved, but breeding for yet higher levels of resistance, recovery of commercial seed types, and improving yield and other agronomic traits should be emphasized.
Analysis of pipeline transportation systems for carbon dioxide sequestration
Authors: Witkowski Andrzej , Majkut Mirosław , Rulik Sebastian 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
A commercially available ASPEN PLUS simulation using a pipe model was employed to determine the maximum safe pipeline distances to subsequent booster stations as a function of carbon dioxide (CO2) inlet pressure, ambient temperature and ground level heat flux parameters under three conditions: isothermal, adiabatic and with account of heat transfer. In the paper, the CO2 working area was assumed to be either in the liquid or in the supercritical state and results for these two states were compared. The following power station data were used: a 900 MW pulverized coal-fired power plant with 90% of CO2 recovered (156.43 kg/s) and the monothanolamine absorption method for separating CO2 from flue gases. The results show that a subcooled liquid transport maximizes energy efficiency and minimizes the cost of CO2 transport over long distances under isothermal, adiabatic and heat transfer conditions. After CO2 is compressed and boosted to above 9 MPa, its temperature is usually higher than ambient temperature. The thermal insulation layer slows down the CO2 temperature decrease process, increasing the pressure drop in the pipeline. Therefore in Poland, considering the atmospheric conditions, the thermal insulation layer should not be laid on the external surface of the pipeline.
The Model Of Analysis And Improvement Of The Firm's Innovation Capability
Authors: Alexe Cătălin George , Alexe Cătălina Monica , Scarlat Cezar , Alexe Florin Alexandru 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The latest studies are focused on innovation. Both theory and practice are based on concepts as: innovation, innovative persons or organizations, innovation potential, innovation capability, innovation audit and innovation management. The effort of a firm to gain a certain competitive advantage implies to be capable to innovate; the organization has to offer an adequate framework for development and valorisation of the employees' creative initiatives. The innovation capability of a firm depends on the ability of the managers to identify specific factors that work on it and finding out the way they act. Based on the results of a preliminary investigation regarding other complex tools used in the innovation management, the authors are proposing a model of analysis and improvement of the firm’s innovation capability.