Os estudos de impacto ambiental em sistemas aquáticos são de grande importância, tanto no âmbito social quanto no econômico. Estes têm que contemplar a avaliação dos danos produzidos pelos mais variados tipos de substâncias, criando a necessidade de conhecer a ação destas ao sistema em questão. O resultado da interação de substâncias com o ambiente pode ser explorado por meio de experimentos envolvendo o coeficiente de partição octanol/água (Kow). A escolha do Kow se deve ao fato deste se relacionar a interação do composto escolhido com o meio, no que diz respeito à absorção e transporte. No caso deste trabalho, uma série de fenóis foi estudada em termos do coeficiente de partição. Cálculos teóricos foram realizados como alternativa para mensuração experimental do coeficiente de partição octanol/água. A elaboração de modelos QSAR (Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship) para a previsão de valores de coeficiente de partição octanol/água foi realizado por meio de cálculos envolvendo física quântica e quimiometria. Os dados das variáveis foram obtidos para o grupo de fenóis em questão utilizando os métodos de cálculos semiempíricos AM1, PM3, PM6 e PM7. A comparação dos modelos QSAR obtidos permitiu a conclusão de que, para os descritores selecionados, o conjunto de valores obtidos com o método PM7 proporcionou a criação dos melhores modelos. Utilizando como variáveis selecionadas energia eletrônica, área molecular, volume molecular, energia de repulsão core-core e massa molecular, obteve-se um modelo que acumulava aproximadamente 99,99% de toda a informação em três componentes, com um coeficiente de correlação externo (referente à calibração) em torno de 0,93, o que indica a força preditiva do modelo. A relação da toxicidade com o Índice de Qualidade das Águas também foi investigado por meio da relação dos valores LogKow obtidos e pH. Com o pKa de cada fenol proveniente de dados teóricos (e fazendo uso da relação de pKa e pH proposta por Henderson-Hasselbach), pode-se concluir que não existe influência intrínseca dos valores de LogKow nos valores de pH, verificado com o baixo coeficiente de correlação entre as variáveis, em torno de 0,15. / The environmental impact on aquatic systems are of great importance, both in the social sphere as the economic. These must include the assessment of the damage caused by all sorts of substances, creating the need to know the action of these to the system in question. The result of the interaction of substances with the environment can be explored through experiments involving octanol / water partition coefficient (Kow). The choice of Kow is due to relate the interaction of the compound with the chosen medium, as regards the absorption and transport. In the case of this work, a number of phenols was studied in terms of the partition coefficient. Theoretical calculations have been performed as an alternative to experimental measurement of octanol / water partition. The use of models QSAR (Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship) for predicting values of octanol / water partition was made by means of calculations involving quantum physics and chemometrics. The data for each variable were obtained for the group concerned phenols using the semi-empirical calculation methods AM1, PM3, PM6 and PM7. A comparison of the obtained QSAR models allowed the conclusion that, for the selected descriptors, a set of values obtained with the method provided PM7 the creation of the best models. Using as selected electronic energy, molecular area, molecular volume, core-core repulsion energy and molecular mass variables, we obtained a model that accumulated approximately 99.99% of all information in three components, with an external correlation coefficient (referring to the calibration) around 0,93, which shows the predictive power of the model. The relationship of toxicity with the Water Quality Index was also investigated by means of the relation of LogKow values obtained and pH. With the pKa of the phenol from each theoretical data (and using the relationship of pKa and pH proposed by Henderson-Hasselbach), it can be concluded that there is no influence of intrinsic values LogKow in pH checked with low coefficient correlation between the variables, around 0,15.

Os estudos de impacto ambiental em sistemas aquáticos são de grande importância, tanto no âmbito social quanto no econômico. Estes têm que contemplar a avaliação dos danos produzidos pelos mais variados tipos de substâncias, criando a necessidade de conhecer a ação destas ao sistema em questão. O resultado da interação de substâncias com o ambiente pode ser explorado por meio de experimentos envolvendo o coeficiente de partição octanol/água (Kow). A escolha do Kow se deve ao fato deste se relacionar a interação do composto escolhido com o meio, no que diz respeito à absorção e transporte. No caso deste trabalho, uma série de fenóis foi estudada em termos do coeficiente de partição. Cálculos teóricos foram realizados como alternativa para mensuração experimental do coeficiente de partição octanol/água. A elaboração de modelos QSAR (Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship) para a previsão de valores de coeficiente de partição octanol/água foi realizado por meio de cálculos envolvendo física quântica e quimiometria. Os dados das variáveis foram obtidos para o grupo de fenóis em questão utilizando os métodos de cálculos semiempíricos AM1, PM3, PM6 e PM7. A comparação dos modelos QSAR obtidos permitiu a conclusão de que, para os descritores selecionados, o conjunto de valores obtidos com o método PM7 proporcionou a criação dos melhores modelos. Utilizando como variáveis selecionadas energia eletrônica, área molecular, volume molecular, energia de repulsão core-core e massa molecular, obteve-se um modelo que acumulava aproximadamente 99,99% de toda a informação em três componentes, com um coeficiente de correlação externo (referente à calibração) em torno de 0,93, o que indica a força preditiva do modelo. A relação da toxicidade com o Índice de Qualidade das Águas também foi investigado por meio da relação dos valores LogKow obtidos e pH. Com o pKa de cada fenol proveniente de dados teóricos (e fazendo uso da relação de pKa e pH proposta por Henderson-Hasselbach), pode-se concluir que não existe influência intrínseca dos valores de LogKow nos valores de pH, verificado com o baixo coeficiente de correlação entre as variáveis, em torno de 0,15. / The environmental impact on aquatic systems are of great importance, both in the social sphere as the economic. These must include the assessment of the damage caused by all sorts of substances, creating the need to know the action of these to the system in question. The result of the interaction of substances with the environment can be explored through experiments involving octanol / water partition coefficient (Kow). The choice of Kow is due to relate the interaction of the compound with the chosen medium, as regards the absorption and transport. In the case of this work, a number of phenols was studied in terms of the partition coefficient. Theoretical calculations have been performed as an alternative to experimental measurement of octanol / water partition. The use of models QSAR (Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship) for predicting values of octanol / water partition was made by means of calculations involving quantum physics and chemometrics. The data for each variable were obtained for the group concerned phenols using the semi-empirical calculation methods AM1, PM3, PM6 and PM7. A comparison of the obtained QSAR models allowed the conclusion that, for the selected descriptors, a set of values obtained with the method provided PM7 the creation of the best models. Using as selected electronic energy, molecular area, molecular volume, core-core repulsion energy and molecular mass variables, we obtained a model that accumulated approximately 99.99% of all information in three components, with an external correlation coefficient (referring to the calibration) around 0,93, which shows the predictive power of the model. The relationship of toxicity with the Water Quality Index was also investigated by means of the relation of LogKow values obtained and pH. With the pKa of the phenol from each theoretical data (and using the relationship of pKa and pH proposed by Henderson-Hasselbach), it can be concluded that there is no influence of intrinsic values LogKow in pH checked with low coefficient correlation between the variables, around 0,15.

Within the last 5 years, researchers have given increased attention to preschool assessment. One test, the Battelle Developmental Inventory, has become increasingly popular for use with preschool-age children. Despite its frequent use by early intervention programs, few researchers have studied the technical adequacy of the Battelle. The predictive validity of the Battelle was examined, using 154 children with disabilities. Scores on the Battelle for children 3 to 5 years of age were compared with scores on the Scales of Independent Behavior administered to the same children 2 to 3 years later. Moderate to strong relationships were found between the scores. Scores on the Battelle motor domains appeared to correlate the strongest with the Scales of Independent Behavior Total score. In general, the Battelle appeared to be a useful measure for predicting future performance on the Scales of Independent Behavior

Within the last 5 years, researchers have given increased attention to preschool assessment. One test, the Battelle Developmental Inventory, has become increasingly popular for use with preschool-age children. Despite its frequent use by early intervention programs, few researchers have studied the technical adequacy of the Battelle. The predictive validity of the Battelle was examined, using 154 children with disabilities. Scores on the Battelle for children 3 to 5 years of age were compared with scores on the Scales of Independent Behavior administered to the same children 2 to 3 years later. Moderate to strong relationships were found between the scores. Scores on the Battelle motor domains appeared to correlate the strongest with the Scales of Independent Behavior Total score. In general, the Battelle appeared to be a useful measure for predicting future performance on the Scales of Independent Behavior.

No description available.

Submitted by Fernanda Ciolfi (fernanda.ciolfi@puc-campinas.edu.br) on 2016-08-11T13:11:54Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Jo?o Paulo Coelho.pdf: 2583131 bytes, checksum: 2bd7fac9f5b05dee931c7c7819a4348a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-11T13:11:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jo?o Paulo Coelho.pdf: 2583131 bytes, checksum: 2bd7fac9f5b05dee931c7c7819a4348a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-06-03 / The high rate of global population growth of recent decades has been concentrated in large urban centers. As a result of such growth it is observed that the occupation of these urban areas often occurs in a disorderly manner and without planning, especially as regards the provision of suitable urban infrastructure systems; imposing the population a low quality of life. Thus, this work was intended to evaluate the quality of life in the city of Campinas adapting the method of evaluation of environmental impact of Battelle Columbus. The determination of quality of life indicators is a fundamental tool to direct public actions in the pursuit of sustainability in urban areas. In developing the work objective indicators were used to obtain as a result the outlook on the quality of life in the city. The application and considered indicators chosen method is obtained for the city of Campinas a classification considered Bad as regards the quality of life. / A alta taxa de crescimento populacional mundial das ?ltimas d?cadas tem-se concentrado em grandes centros urbanos. Como resultado de tal crescimento observa-se que a ocupa??o dessas ?reas urbanas muitas vezes se d? de forma desordenada e com planejamento inadequado, especialmente no que se refere ao provimento de sistemas de infraestrutura urbana adequados; impondo ? popula??o uma baixa qualidade de vida. Assim, com este trabalho, pretendeu-se avaliar a qualidade de vida do munic?pio de Campinas adaptando o m?todo de avalia??o de impacto ambiental de Battelle Columbus. A determina??o de indicadores de qualidade de vida ? ferramenta fundamental para direcionar a??es p?blicas na busca da sustentabilidade das ?reas urbanas. No desenvolvimento do trabalho foram utilizados indicadores objetivos para obter-se como resultado o panorama relativo a qualidade de vida na cidade. Da aplica??o do m?todo escolhido e dos indicadores considerados obteve-se para o munic?pio de Campinas uma classifica??o final considerada Ruim no que se refere a qualidade de vida.

El Salvador has a large population of children living in orphanages where, as predictions from previous research indicate, many will not meet developmental milestones that could be remediated with research and development. The purpose of this study was to determine milestone achievement and environmental impact among Salvadorian orphans at selected sites, in order to make recommendations for appropriate training materials to allow for the mentoring of caregivers to advance milestone achievement among the orphans. The five objectives addressed in the research are in context of two investigator selected orphanages in El Salvador: 1. Determine the current level of development of orphans using the Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test. 2. Determine characteristics of caregivers who have frequent interactions with the orphans. 3. Determine areas of strength and deficiency among the orphans with respect to Personal-Social, Adaptive, Motor, Communications, and Cognition. 4. Determine the level of association between selected characteristics of orphans with developmental milestone achievement. 5. Develop a model caregiver-training program for implementation at the two selected orphanages based on investigator-derived characteristics and related findings. Screening Tool strengths and deficiencies were identified among the orphans with respect to Personal-Social, Adaptive, Motor, Communications, and Cognition. The Batelle Developmental Inventory Screening Tool in Spanish was completed on 34 qualifying children at Hogar Immaculado Corazon de Maria orphanage and an additional ten screening tools were completed on qualifying children at Casa de Mi Padre. Statistical analyses determined the level of association between selected characteristics of orphans with developmental milestone achievement. Using findings from this initial phase, a model caregiver-training program was developed and implemented at the two selected orphanages based on investigator-derived characteristics and related findings. Conclusions from the study and recommendations were developed from the findings. The level of achievement of developmental milestones among the selected orphans was below the expected level for their chronological age. The caregivers employed by the two orphanages were a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. The majority of them described themselves as not having formal education in child development. The strong interest they demonstrated during the training program indicated an eagerness and willingness to learn. The areas of greatest deficiency were communication and cognitive scores. The areas of relative strength were Adaptive and Motor skills. There were few statistically significant relationships between the selected independent variables and the scores on the screening tool with the exception of association between motor scores and both the child?s nutritional status and the number of months they have spent in the orphanage. Months spent in the orphanage also show some evidence of association with communication scores, but not statistically significant. The model intervention program was successfully implemented and should be part of an on-going training program. Future research should replicate this study in similar setting and provide additional probes with a larger sample to substantiate these finding and more in depth understanding for enhancement of both theory and practice. / Ph. D.

Orientadores: Emilia Rutkowski, Orlando Fontes Lima Junior / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-03T15:55:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rodrigues_MariaAparecida_M.pdf: 4917113 bytes, checksum: d1bbe941b7749939d66f2c62600f863d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2002 / Resumo: As Universidades, pelas suas atividades de ensino, pesquisa e extensão desempenham papel importante na promoção da sustentabilidade do desenvolvimento da sociedade. No século XX, em sua última década, um número representativo de universidades implementou políticas ambientais ou processos de planejamento e gestão ambiental em seus campi. Esses processos se fundamentaram em princípios de minimização de impactos, conservação e uso adequado dos recursos naturais, obediência à legislação ambiental, proteção do meio e da biodiversidade, conscientização com motivação e comprometimento ambiental da comunidade universitária. Os programas e políticas propostas para as universidades, internacionais e nacionais, em seus macro-objetivos se compromissaram com a sustentabilidade do meio, estabelecendo um conjunto de indicadores - ambientais, sociais, institucionais e econômicos - como instrumentos de avaliação de seus campi. o presente trabalho pretende explorar a possibilidade de avaliar a qualidade ambiental de campi universitários através de indicadores ecológicos e sócio-econômicos com base na metodologia Battelle. Como estudo de caso a metodologia foi aplicada, com as adaptações necessárias, para avaliar a qualidade ambiental da Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz campus de Barão Geraldo da Unicam / Abstract: Universities have an important role to promote the sustainability of society's development. In the last decade of the 20th Century, environmental policies were implemented by an expressive number of universities. These processes were based on impacts minimization, natural resources conservation, obedience to the environmental legislation, biocomplexity protection, conscientiousness and motivation of their community to environmental commitments. The universities programs and policies aim environmental sustainability, establishing a set of indicators to evaluate their campuses. The present work intends to examine the universities environmental quality through Battelle Methodology. Cidade Universitária "Zeferino Vaz", the campus of UNICAMP at Barão Geraldo district of Campinas/SP (Brasil), is the case of study of the present work / Mestrado / Saneamento e Ambiente / Mestre em Engenharia Civil