Support for the use of progress monitoring results for high-stakes decisions is emerging in the literature, but few studies support the reliability of the measures for this level of decision-making. What little research exists is limited to oral reading fluency measures, and their reliability for progress monitoring (PM) is not supported. This dissertation explored methods rarely applied in the literature for summarizing and analyzing progress monitoring results for medium- to high-stakes decisions. The study was conducted using extant data from 92 "low performing" third graders who were progress monitored using mathematics concept and application measures. The results for the participants in this study identified 1) the number of weeks needed to reliably assess growth on the measure; 2) if slopes differed when results were analyzed with parametric or nonparametric analyses; 3) the reliability of growth; and 4) the extent to which the group did or did not meet parametric assumptions inherent in the ordinary least square regression model. The results indicate reliable growth from static scores can be obtained in as few as 10 weeks of progress monitoring. It was also found that within this dataset, growth through parametric and nonparametric analyses was similar. These findings are limited to the dataset analyzed in this study but provide promising methods not widely known among practitioners and rarely applied in the PM literature.

The growing demand for energy provides an incentive to pursue unconventional resources. Among these resources, tight gas and shale gas reservoirs have gained significant momentum because recent advances in technology allowed us to produce them at an economical rate. More importantly, they seem likely to contain a significant volume of hydrocarbon. There are, however, many questions concerning hydrocarbon production from these unconventional resources. For instance, in tight gas sandstone, we observe a significant variability in the producibilities of wells in the same field. The heterogeneity is even present in a single well with changes in depth. It is not clear what controls this heterogeneity. In shale gas, the pore connectivity inside the void space is not well explored and hence, a representative pore model is not available. Further, the effects of an adsorbed layer of gas and gas slippage on shale permeability are poorly understood. These effects play a crucial role in assigning a realistic permeability for shale in-situ from a laboratory measurement. In the laboratory, in contrast to in-situ, the core sample lacks the adsorbed layer because the permeability measurements are typically conducted at small pore pressures. Moreover, the gas slippages in laboratory and in-situ conditions are not identical. The present study seeks to investigate these discrepancies. Drainage and imbibition are sensitive to pore connectivity and unconventional gas transport is strongly affected by the connectivity. Hence, there is a strong interest in modeling mercury intrusion capillary pressure (MICP) test because it provides valuable information regarding the pore connectivity. In tight gas sandstone, the main objective of this research is to find a relationship between the estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) and the petrophysical properties measured by drainage/imbibition tests (mercury intrusion, withdrawal, and porous plate) and by resistivity analyses. As a measure of gas likely to be trapped in the matrix during production---and hence a proxy for EUR---we use the ratio of residual mercury saturation after mercury withdrawal (S[subscript gr]) to initial mercury saturation (S[subscript gi]), which is the saturation at the start of withdrawal. Crucially, a multiscale pore-level model is required to explain mercury intrusion capillary pressure measurements in these rocks. The multiscale model comprises a conventional network model and a tree-like pore structure (an acyclic network) that mimic the intergranular (macroporosity) and intragranular (microporosity) void spaces, respectively. Applying the multiscale model to porous plate data, we classify the pore spaces of rocks into macro-dominant, intermediate, and micro-dominant. These classes have progressively less drainage/imbibition hysteresis, which leads to the prediction that significantly more hydrocarbon is recoverable from microporosity than macroporosity. Available field data (production logs) corroborate the higher producibility of the microporosity. The recovery of hydrocarbon from micro-dominant pore structure is superior despite its inferior initial production (IP). Thus, a reservoir or a region in which the fraction of microporosity varies spatially may show only a weak correlation between IP and EUR. In shale gas, we analyze the pore structure of the matrix using mercury intrusion data to provide a more realistic model of pore connectivity. In the present study, we propose two pore models: dead-end pores and Nooks and Crannies. In the first model, the void space consists of many dead-end pores with circular pore throats. The second model supposes that the void space contains pore throats with large aspect ratios that are connected through the rock. We analyze both the scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the shale and the effect of confining stress on the pore size distribution obtained from the mercury intrusion test to decide which pore model is representative of the in-situ condition. We conclude that the dead-end pores model is more representative. In addition, we study the effects of adsorbed layers of CH₄ and of gas slippage in pore walls on the flow behavior in individual conduits of simple geometry and in networks of such conduits. The network is based on the SEM image and drainage experiment in shale. To represent the effect of adsorbed gas, the effective size of each throat in the network depends on the pressure. The hydraulic conductance of each throat is determined based on the Knudsen number (Kn) criterion. The results indicate that laboratory measurements made with N₂ at ambient temperature and 5-MPa pressure, which is typical for the transient pulse decay method, overestimate the gas permeability in the early life of production by a factor of 4. This ratio increases if the measurement is run at ambient conditions because the low pressure enhances the slippage and reduces the thickness of the adsorbed layer. Moreover, the permeability increases nonlinearly as the in-situ pressure decreases during production. This effect contributes to mitigating the decline in production rates of shale gas wells. Laboratory data available in the literature for methane permeability at pressures below 7 MPa agree with model predictions of the effect of pressure. / text

Šiame bakalauro baigiamajame darbe suprojektuotas trijų aukštų kareivinių pastatas su sporto sale ir rūsiu. Pastatą numatyta statyti Šiaulių rajone Mumaičių kaime esančioje karinio dalinio teritorijoje. Pirmajame, antrajame ir trečiajame aukšte išdėstomos patalpos skirtos vienai kuopai. Rūsyje įrengiamos patalpos ginklų saugykloms, ginklų valymui ir kuopų daiktų saugyklos. Prieš pastatą įrengiama rikiuotės aikštė, šaligatviai pėstiesiems, numatyta galimybė privažiuoti prie pastato transportui, likusi sklypo dalis apželdinama.Projektą sudaro architektūrinė, konstrukcinė, technologinė-ekonominė dalys, bei brėžiniai.Pirmojoje – architektūrinėje – dalyje aprašomas sklypas, pastato charakteristika, jo inžineriniai tinklai, bei konstrukciniai ir apdailos sprendimai. Brėžiniuose pateikiami sklypo ir pastato planai, fasadai, pjūvis bei mazgai. Konstrukcinėje dalyje projektuojama plieninė sija S1 ir gelžbetoninė stendinio formavimo perdangos plokštė PK-53-14-S600. Pridedami šių konstrukcijų darbo brėžiniai. Technologinėje-ekonominėje dalyje pateikiami kai kurių darbų technologijos, technologinė kortelė, darbų kiekių žiniaraštis bei pagal tuos kiekius parengta lokalinė sąmata, kiti žiniaraščiai. Grafinėje dalyje pateikiamas statybvietės planas, kuriame numatytas eismas statybų teritorijoje, medžiagų aikštelės, darbuotojų buitinės patalpos, parinktas kranas. / This Bachelor’s work of designing three-story barracks building with a gym and a basement. The building is planned to construct Siauliai district Mumaičiai village in the territory of the military unit. The first, second and third floor space arranged for one company. Installed in the basement room weapon storage, gun cleaning and companies storage. Before building equipped formation Square, sidewalks for pedestrians, the possibility of approaching the building of transport, the remaining part of the plot plante. The project consists of architectural, structural, technological-economic parts and drawings. The first - the architecture - describes the plot, building characteristics, the engineering systems, and the construction and finishing solutions. The drawings presented in the site and building plans, elevations, sections and assemblies.The constructive part of the design of steel beam S1 and reinforced concrete floor slab forming poster PK-53-14-S600. These structures are attached drawings.Technological-economic section describes some of the work, technological card, work records and quantities of quantities prepared by local estimate, the other sheets. The graphic layout of the building, which includes traffic building sites, material sites, employee household premises, selected The project is carried out in accordance with the Ministry of construction law, building regulations (STR), the rules and background material provided in the reference list.

The objectives of this study were to 1) evaluate marker associations for genomic regions of interest and significant ontology terms, 2) evaluate and compare 4 models for their efficacy in predicting genetic merit, 3) evaluate and compare the impact of using breed-of-origin genotypes in a Bayesian prediction model, and 4) evaluate the effects of data partitioning using family structure on predictions. Nellore-Angus F2, F3 and half-sibling calves were used with records for overall temperament at weaning (OTW; a subjective scoring system; n = 769) and Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF; a measure of tenderness; n = 389). After filtering, 34,913 markers were available for use. Bayesian methods employed were BayesB (using ̂) and BayesC (using π = 0 and ̂) in GenSel software, where, after estimation, π ̂ = 0.995 or 0.997 for WBSF or OTW, respectively. No regions associated with either trait were found using π ̂, but when π = 0 associated regions were identified (37 and 147 regions for OTW and WBSF, respectively). Comparison of genomic estimated breeding values from these 3 Bayesian models to an animal model showed that BayesC procedures (using ̂) had the highest accuracy for both traits, but that BayesB had the lowest indication of bias in either case. Using a subset of the population (n = 440), genotypes based on the breed in which the alleles originated from (i.e., breed-of-origin genotypes) were assigned to markers mapped to autosomes (n = 34,449), and incorporated into prediction analyses using BayesB (π ̂ = 0.997) with or without nucleotide-based genotypes. In either case, there was an increase in accuracy when breed-of-origin genotypes were incorporated into prediction analyses. Data partitions based on family structure resulted in 13 distinct training and validations groups. Relationship of individuals in the training with validation individuals did have an impact in some cases, but not all. There was poor prediction of genomic estimated breeding values for individuals in the validation population using BayesB methods, but performed better in all cases than breeding values generated using an animal model. Future studies incorporating breed-of-origin genotypes are of interest to determine if accuracy is improved in these groups.

Τα υποδείγματα δεικτών διάχυσης χρησιμοποιούνται για την πρόβλεψη χρονοσειρών όπως το ΑΕΠ ή ο πληθωρισμός.Η μέθοδος αυτή στηρίζεται στην εκτίμηση παραγόντων με την μέθοδο των κύριων συνιστωσών. / Diffusion Index Models are used in forecasts of time series such as GNP or inflation.This method is based on estimation of factors with the method of principal components.

Para avaliar os possíveis efeitos que os corantes artificiais podem causar à saúde, é de grande importância possuir dados relativos à exposição a estas substâncias. O fato de diversos estudos apontarem problemas de saúde relacionados ao consumo do corante artificial Amarelo Crepúsculo (AC) justifica a necessidade de verificar se a ingestão desta substância, através do consumo de alimentos industrializados, ultrapassa a Ingestão Diária Aceitável (IDA). O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar e caracterizar a ingestão de AC pela população brasileira. Para isso, primeiramente foram verificados quais os alimentos comercializados por uma das maiores redes de supermercados do país que continham AC na sua formulação. Foi avaliada a ingestão média destes alimentos utilizando as Pesquisas de Orçamento Familiar (POF, 2008-2009) e determinada a Ingestão Diária Máxima Teórica (IDMT) de AC, através dos valores estipulados pela legislação brasileira para a concentração máxima permitida deste corante nos diferentes grupos de alimentos. Posteriormente foram realizadas analises, através de Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência (CLAE), para avaliar o teor de Amarelo Crepúsculo em refrescos em pó, refrigerantes, bebidas isotônicas, gelatinas e balas, e verificar as faixas de utilização deste corante e a adequação à legislação vigente. Através dos dados obtidos, verificou-se que a IDMT para AC, considerando o consumo médio per capita de alimentos, não supera a IDA para nenhuma das distribuições populacionais estudadas. No entanto, ao considerar a prevalência de consumo alimentar, a IDMT é superior à IDA para adolescentes de 10 a 18 anos (277% da IDA), adultos (181% da IDA) e idosos (140% da IDA) das áreas urbanas e rurais e nas cinco regiões do país Em relação às amostras analisadas, pode-se constatar que, considerando-se as médias obtidas, os produtos que mais contêm AC são na ordem: Refrigerantes (7,91 mg/100 mL); Bebidas Isotônicas (6,22 mg/100 mL); Refrescos em pó (5,96 mg/100 mL); Gelatinas (5,92 mg/100 mL) e Balas (menor que 1,25 mg/100 g). Através da realização deste trabalho, conclui-se que considerando o consumo médio per capita a ingestão diária representa entre 14 e 31% da IDA, não representando risco à saúde. No entanto, verificou-se que alguns indivíduos de todos os grupos populacionais podem estar ingerindo o corante em quantidades superiores às recomendadas. Cabe destacar que a POF (2008-2009), utilizada como fonte de dados nesta pesquisa, entrevistou crianças a partir dos 10 anos de idade. Visto que neste estudo o consumo de AC aumentou ao diminuir a faixa etária, é provável que esta tendência se aplique para crianças com menos de 10 anos. Diante do exposto, torna-se necessário um maior rigor no emprego e na fiscalização do uso de Amarelo Crepúsculo em produtos alimentares, visto que o consumo elevado deste corante pode ocasionar reações adversas aos seus consumidores. / To evaluate the possible effects that artificial dyes can cause health is very important to have data on exposure to these substances. The fact that several studies suggest health problems related to the consumption of artificial dye Sunset Yellow (SY) justifies the need to verify that the ingestion of this substance through consumption of processed foods, exceeds the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). The aim of this study was to evaluate and characterize the SY intake by the Brazilian population. For this, they were first checked which foods marketed by one of the country's largest supermarket chains containing SY in its formulation. the average intake of these foods using the Household Budget Surveys were evaluated (HBS 2008-2009) and determined the Theory Maximum Daily Intake (TMDI) SY, through the values set by the Brazilian legislation for the maximum permitted concentration of the dye in the different groups of food. Later analyzes were performed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to evaluate the Yellow Twilight content in powdered drinks, soft drinks, isotonic drinks, gelatins and candy, and check the use of bands of this dye and the adequacy of legislation current. Through the data, it was found that the TMDI for SY, considering the average per capita consumption of food does not exceed the ADI for any of the studied population distributions. However, when considering the prevalence of food consumption, the TMDI is higher than the ADI for adolescents 10-18 years (277% of ADI), adults (181% of ADI) and the elderly (140% ADI) in urban areas and rural and in five regions of the country. Regarding the samples, it can be seen that, considering the averages, the products that contain SY are in order: Soft drinks (7.91 mg/100 mL); Isotonic drinks (6.22 mg/100 mL); powdered drinks (5.96 mg/100 mL); Gelatins (5.92 mg/100 mL) and candy (below 1,25 mg/100 g) Through this work, it is concluded that considering the average consumption per capita daily intake is between 14 and 31% of ADI and do not represent a health risk. However, it was found that some individuals of all population groups may be ingesting the dye in amounts greater than those recommended. It should be noted that the HBS (2008-2009), used as a data source in this research, interviewed children from 10 years old. Since in this study the use of SY increased by reducing the age, it is likely that this trend will apply to children under 10 years. Given the above, it is necessary a greater rigor in applying and monitoring the use of Sunset Yellow in food products, as the high consumption of this dye can cause adverse reactions to their consumers.

Para avaliar os possíveis efeitos que os corantes artificiais podem causar à saúde, é de grande importância possuir dados relativos à exposição a estas substâncias. O fato de diversos estudos apontarem problemas de saúde relacionados ao consumo do corante artificial Amarelo Crepúsculo (AC) justifica a necessidade de verificar se a ingestão desta substância, através do consumo de alimentos industrializados, ultrapassa a Ingestão Diária Aceitável (IDA). O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar e caracterizar a ingestão de AC pela população brasileira. Para isso, primeiramente foram verificados quais os alimentos comercializados por uma das maiores redes de supermercados do país que continham AC na sua formulação. Foi avaliada a ingestão média destes alimentos utilizando as Pesquisas de Orçamento Familiar (POF, 2008-2009) e determinada a Ingestão Diária Máxima Teórica (IDMT) de AC, através dos valores estipulados pela legislação brasileira para a concentração máxima permitida deste corante nos diferentes grupos de alimentos. Posteriormente foram realizadas analises, através de Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Eficiência (CLAE), para avaliar o teor de Amarelo Crepúsculo em refrescos em pó, refrigerantes, bebidas isotônicas, gelatinas e balas, e verificar as faixas de utilização deste corante e a adequação à legislação vigente. Através dos dados obtidos, verificou-se que a IDMT para AC, considerando o consumo médio per capita de alimentos, não supera a IDA para nenhuma das distribuições populacionais estudadas. No entanto, ao considerar a prevalência de consumo alimentar, a IDMT é superior à IDA para adolescentes de 10 a 18 anos (277% da IDA), adultos (181% da IDA) e idosos (140% da IDA) das áreas urbanas e rurais e nas cinco regiões do país Em relação às amostras analisadas, pode-se constatar que, considerando-se as médias obtidas, os produtos que mais contêm AC são na ordem: Refrigerantes (7,91 mg/100 mL); Bebidas Isotônicas (6,22 mg/100 mL); Refrescos em pó (5,96 mg/100 mL); Gelatinas (5,92 mg/100 mL) e Balas (menor que 1,25 mg/100 g). Através da realização deste trabalho, conclui-se que considerando o consumo médio per capita a ingestão diária representa entre 14 e 31% da IDA, não representando risco à saúde. No entanto, verificou-se que alguns indivíduos de todos os grupos populacionais podem estar ingerindo o corante em quantidades superiores às recomendadas. Cabe destacar que a POF (2008-2009), utilizada como fonte de dados nesta pesquisa, entrevistou crianças a partir dos 10 anos de idade. Visto que neste estudo o consumo de AC aumentou ao diminuir a faixa etária, é provável que esta tendência se aplique para crianças com menos de 10 anos. Diante do exposto, torna-se necessário um maior rigor no emprego e na fiscalização do uso de Amarelo Crepúsculo em produtos alimentares, visto que o consumo elevado deste corante pode ocasionar reações adversas aos seus consumidores. / To evaluate the possible effects that artificial dyes can cause health is very important to have data on exposure to these substances. The fact that several studies suggest health problems related to the consumption of artificial dye Sunset Yellow (SY) justifies the need to verify that the ingestion of this substance through consumption of processed foods, exceeds the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). The aim of this study was to evaluate and characterize the SY intake by the Brazilian population. For this, they were first checked which foods marketed by one of the country's largest supermarket chains containing SY in its formulation. the average intake of these foods using the Household Budget Surveys were evaluated (HBS 2008-2009) and determined the Theory Maximum Daily Intake (TMDI) SY, through the values set by the Brazilian legislation for the maximum permitted concentration of the dye in the different groups of food. Later analyzes were performed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to evaluate the Yellow Twilight content in powdered drinks, soft drinks, isotonic drinks, gelatins and candy, and check the use of bands of this dye and the adequacy of legislation current. Through the data, it was found that the TMDI for SY, considering the average per capita consumption of food does not exceed the ADI for any of the studied population distributions. However, when considering the prevalence of food consumption, the TMDI is higher than the ADI for adolescents 10-18 years (277% of ADI), adults (181% of ADI) and the elderly (140% ADI) in urban areas and rural and in five regions of the country. Regarding the samples, it can be seen that, considering the averages, the products that contain SY are in order: Soft drinks (7.91 mg/100 mL); Isotonic drinks (6.22 mg/100 mL); powdered drinks (5.96 mg/100 mL); Gelatins (5.92 mg/100 mL) and candy (below 1,25 mg/100 g) Through this work, it is concluded that considering the average consumption per capita daily intake is between 14 and 31% of ADI and do not represent a health risk. However, it was found that some individuals of all population groups may be ingesting the dye in amounts greater than those recommended. It should be noted that the HBS (2008-2009), used as a data source in this research, interviewed children from 10 years old. Since in this study the use of SY increased by reducing the age, it is likely that this trend will apply to children under 10 years. Given the above, it is necessary a greater rigor in applying and monitoring the use of Sunset Yellow in food products, as the high consumption of this dye can cause adverse reactions to their consumers.

Nos casos de identificação de ossadas, segmentos do esqueleto ou ossos isolados, buscar o diagnóstico dos dados biotipológicos, como a idade do indivíduo, proporciona a possibilidade de estabelecer uma conexão com suspeitos desaparecidos. Em dentes naturais a fluorescência ocorre em dentina e também em esmalte, embora este apresente menor índice de fluorescência. É sabido que o esmalte, a dentina e polpa sofrem mudanças notáveis durante a vida do indivíduo. O esmalte torna-se mais mineralizado, liso e fino, sofre desgaste fisiológico e patológico o que pode causar áreas de exposição da dentina que altera a expressão cromática do dente natural. A polpa diminui em volume devido à deposição de dentina secundária, assim a dentina torna-se espessa com o tempo. Sendo o esmalte e a dentina responsáveis pelo fenômeno de fluorescência dental e estes elementos dentários sofrem alteração significativa durante a vida, sugere-se avaliar tal fenômeno sob a luz da odontologia legal com vista a desenvolver um método para se estimar a idade de um indivíduo. O presente estudo tem por propósito verificar a existência de correlação entre idade e alteração da fluorescência em dentes in vivo. A amostra foi constituída por 66 brasileiros, de ambos os gêneros, selecionados aleatoriamente. Os sujeitos de pesquisa se encontravam com idades entre 07 e 63 anos e foram divididos em 6 grupos: Grupo 1 07 a 12 anos; Grupo 2 - 13 a 20 anos; Grupo 3 21 a 30 anos; Grupo 4 31 a 40 anos; Grupo 5 41 a 50 anos e Grupo 6 51 a 63 anos. Foram incluídos na amostra os incisivos centrais superiores direito ou esquerdo livres de restaurações ou qualquer outro procedimento reabilitador ou estético nas regiões onde foi mensurada a fluorescência. Foi confeccionado um sistema de captura de imagem. A mensuração da fluorescência do dente foi realizada através da análise computacional das imagens digitais com o auxílio do software ScanWhite DMC / Darwin Systems - Brasil. A fluorescência dental decresce quando comparamos os grupos de faixa etária 21 a 30, 31 a 40, 41 a 50 e 51 a 63 anos, havendo diferença estatisticamente 8 significativa entre os grupos 41 a 50 anos e 21 a 30 anos (p=0,005) e também entre o grupo 51 a 63 anos e os demais grupos (p<0,05)). Pode-se concluir que a fluorescência dental está correlacionada com a idade e apresenta um comportamento semelhante e estável dos 7 aos 20 anos de idade, atinge seu valor máximo esperado na idade de 26,5 anos e a partir de então decresce. Através da análise do conjunto das variáveis estudas sugere-se tabela para auxiliar na identificação humana (Apêndice B). / In cases of identification of bones, some segments of the skeleton or isolated bones fetch the diagnostic data Biotype as an estimated age of the individual providing the possibility of establishing a connection to suspects disappeared. The fluorescence in natural teeth occurs in dentin and enamel as well, although this presents a lower rate of fluorescence. It is known that the enamel, dentin and pulp undergo remarkable changes during the life of the individual. The enamel becomes more mineralized, smooth and thin, wears physiological and pathological which can cause areas of dentine exposure that alters the expression of the natural tooth color. The pulp volume decreases due to deposition of secondary dentin as the dentin becomes thicker with time. Therefore, if the enamel and dentin are responsible for the phenomenon of fluorescence dental and these dental elements suffer significant changes during life, now the phenomenon of fluorescence is investigated appropriately can provide us a method to estimate the age of an individual. The purpose of this study was to verify the correlation between age and change in dental fluorescence in vivo. The sample consists of 66 Brazilians, both gender, randomly selected. Research subjects should be aged between 13 and 63 years and will be divided into five groups: Group 1 - ages 07 - 12 years, Group 2 - ages 13-20 years, Group 3 - ages 21-30 years, Group 4 - ages 31 to 40 years and Group 5 - aged 41- 50 years and Group 6: aged 51-63 years. The upper central incisors right or left will be examined and shall be free of restorations or other rehabilitative or cosmetic procedure, which includes whitening teeth, cheeks where it will be measured fluorescence. Were included in the sample the upper central incisors right or left free of any restoration or rehabilitation or aesthetic procedure in the regions where the fluorescence was measured. A system of image capture was fabricated. The measurement of the fluorescence of the tooth was performed by computer analysis of digital images with the help of software ScanWhite DMC / Darwin Systems - Brazil. 10 The fluorescence decreases when comparing dental age groups 21-30,31-40,41-50 and 51-63 years, statistically significant difference between the groups 41-50 years and 21-30 years (p=0.005) and also between the group 51-63 years and the other groups (p<0.05). It can be concluded that the dental fluorescence correlates with the age and has a similar and stable behavior at the 7 to 20 years of age, reaches its maximum expected value of 26.5 years of age and thereafter decreases. Through the analysis of all variables studied suggest table to assist in human identification (Appendix B).

Submitted by Renata Lopes (renatasil82@gmail.com) on 2016-07-01T19:22:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 katiasimonedealmeidameloreis.pdf: 1076492 bytes, checksum: 4befbe87ec8ee0aaeaf957d8511e6306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Adriana Oliveira (adriana.oliveira@ufjf.edu.br) on 2016-07-13T16:07:49Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 katiasimonedealmeidameloreis.pdf: 1076492 bytes, checksum: 4befbe87ec8ee0aaeaf957d8511e6306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-13T16:07:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 katiasimonedealmeidameloreis.pdf: 1076492 bytes, checksum: 4befbe87ec8ee0aaeaf957d8511e6306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-07-23 / A presente pesquisa refere-se ao estudo realizado junto ao Sistema Municipal de Ensino da cidade de Montes Claros a partir da análise dos resultados do desempenho dos alunos nas avaliações externas em que se constatou que a maioria das escolas localizadas na zona urbana obtém resultados inferiores às escolas da zona rural, em especial, às escolas de pequeno porte. O objetivo desse trabalho é identificar os fatores que têm contribuído para o bom desempenho alcançado pelas escolas municipais rurais de pequeno porte nas avaliações externas. Inicialmente, mapearam-se os resultados alcançados pelas escolas urbanas e rurais analisando-os de acordo com as características de cada escola. A partir da análise desses resultados foi definida uma amostra de duas escolas rurais, sendo uma referência de bom desempenho e outra de resultado insatisfatório e realizou-se uma pesquisa documental, bibliográfica e de campo a fim de investigar como acontece a atuação e envolvimento da equipe gestora com a equipe docente e com a comunidade escolar e sua influência nos resultados obtidos. De posse do resultado final da referida pesquisa, foi proposta a realização de um Plano Intervenção Educacional, que inicialmente elencará os aspectos nos quais a prática vem logrando êxito e, simultaneamente, apresentará sugestões de melhoria a serem implementadas pela equipe gestora das escolas que integram o Sistema Municipal de Ensino de Montes Claros. / The present research refers in the survey realized herewith in the Municipal Education System of the Montes Claros City from the appreciation of the results performance of the students in the outward estimate where were found that the most part of the schools situated in the urban zone obtain inferior results than the schools of rural zone in special in the small bearing schools. The object of this work consisted in to identify the factors that have contributed for the good performance achieved of rural municipal schools of the small bearing in the outward estimates. Firstly they mapped in the achieved results of the urban and rural schools. They had explored according of the feature each school. From of the analysis of this results had defined a sample of two rural schools, being a one testimonial of good performance and other unsound results, and realized a research documental, bibliographic and in field in order to investigate how it happen, the performance and involvement of the manage team with the teachers team and with the students community, and her influence in the achieved results. With the final result of the research were make an offer to realize an Educational Action Plain that will firstly cast the aspects which in practice have given success, and concomitantly will show proposal of the progress to be implemented by the manage team of the school that integrate the Municipal Education System of the Montes Claros.

The role of individual soil microorganisms changes over the course of a plant's life - microorganisms that have no discernable role at one developmental stage may affect the plant later in its growth. Traditional analysis of the soil microbiome, which has focused principally on the relative abundances (RA) of individual organisms, may be incomplete, as underlying differences in population size cannot be addressed. We conducted a metagenomic analysis of soil microorganisms from various maize (Zea mays L.) fields at two depths, accompanied by crop yield components, to provide insight into influences of edaphic microbes on maize productivity under commercial maize production systems in Missouri. This study assesses the influence of fungi and bacteria, not only in terms of RA, but also in their estimated absolute abundances (EAA), derived by combining the results of Illumina HiSeq sequencing data and phospholipid fatty acid abundance data. Significant interactions were identified between maize yield components and soil microbes at critical developmental states. Most interactions between fungi and yield components were negative, with notable exceptions. Bacterial interactions were more complex, with most interactions during early ear development identified as positive, and most interactions during tasseling identified as negative. In addition to the effects that microbial populations have on yield, plant populations reciprocally changed the microbial community. Plant developmental state was the greatest predictor of bacteria, with the microbial communities present during the active growing season being most similar to each other, whereas the preplant microbiome and post-reproductive microbiome being most similar to each other. Fungal communities were primarily dependent on location.