Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:22:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-02-18Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:28:42Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 boscolo_cnp_me_jabo.pdf: 894828 bytes, checksum: 888a8e7f88c78fee4acfad75297e24e1 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Animais com a mesma habilidade de luta podem lutar por mais tempo e intensamente do que em confrontos assimétricos. Assim, a seleção de peixes pela similaridade de tamanho em manejos da piscicultura pode causar um aumento das interações agressivas e levar à instabilidade social em peixes socialmente organizados. Assim, testou-se a hipótese de que o agrupamento de animais de tamanhos semelhantes aumenta as interações agressivas entre machos de tilápia-do-nilo, linhagem GIFT. Este, por sua vez, aumenta o estresse social e desestabiliza a hierarquia social. Foram comparados dois tratamentos: um grupo homogêneo (HM), formado por cinco machos revertidos com variação de tamanho entre 9,0 e 9,4 cm; e um grupo heterogêneo (HT), formado por cinco animais de tamanhos variando entre 7,5 e 11,5 cm (n=16 para cada tratamento). Os peixes foram mantidos nesses grupos por seis dias, nos quais as interações agonísticas foram registradas a partir do segundo dia de agrupamento (10 min dia-1 – 5 sessões de observação). Níveis de cortisol plasmático e taxa de crescimento específico (TCE) foram utilizados para inferir estresse social. A frequência de interações agonísticas foi maior no HM (média ± S.E: HM = 302,06± 20,13 x 10 min-1; HT = 151,06 ± 13,35 x 10 min-1). Mudanças na posição social ocorreram neste grupo, indicando instabilidade social. Entretanto, os níveis de cortisol (HM = 27,54 ± 3,02 ng mL-1; HT = 24,42 ± 2,41 ng mL-1) e TCE (HM = -0,53 ± 0,04%; HT = -0,64 ± 0,08%) foram similares entre os tratamentos. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o agrupamento de peixes de tamanhos semelhantes aumenta as interações agressivas e desestabiliza a hierarquia social. Assim, apesar de não terem sido encontradas diferenças nos indicadores de estresse, pode-se concluir, com base em comportamento, que o agrupamento de animais de tamanhos semelhante reduz o bem-estar de peixes sociais... / Animals with similar fighting ability can fight intensely and longer than animals in 27 asymmetric contests. Thus, the selection of fish by size similarity in husbandry might increase 28 aggressive interactions, and lead to social instability in socially organized fish. We tested the 29 hypothesis that grouping similar size animals increases aggressive interactions between males of 30 Genetic Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT). This, in turn, enhances social stress and destabilizes 31 social hierarchy. We compared two treatments: a homogeneous group (HM) formed by five 32 males ranging in size from 9.0 to 9.4 cm, and a heterogeneous group (HT) formed by five males 33 sizing from 7.5 to 11.5 cm (n = 16 each treatment). The fish were kept in these groups for six 34 days, in which agonistic interactions were video-recorded daily from the second day of 35 grouping (10 min/ day – five observation sessions). Plasma cortisol levels and specific growth 36 rate (SGR) were used to infer stress level. The frequency of agonistic interactions was higher in 37 the HM (mean ± S.E.: HM = 302.06 ± 20.13 x 50 min-1; HT = 151.06 ± 13.35 x 50 min-1). 38 Changes in social position occurred over time in this group, indicating social instability. 39 However, cortisol levels (HM = 27.54 ± 3.02 ng.mL-1; HT = 24.42 ± 2.41 ng.mL-1) and SGR 40 (HM = -0.53 ± 0.04 %; HT = -0.64 ± 0.08 %) were similar between treatments. Thus, we 41 conclude that the grouping of similar size fish increases aggressive interactions and destabilizes 42 social hierarchy. Although no significant differences were found on indicators of stress we can 43 conclude, based on behavior, that groups of similar sized animals reduces the welfare in social 44 fish, because chances of injuries are higher than in heterogeneous groups

Orientador: Eliane Gonçalves de Freitas / Banca: Marisa Fernandes de Castilho / Banca: José Eurico Possebon Cyrino / Resumo: Animais com a mesma habilidade de luta podem lutar por mais tempo e intensamente do que em confrontos assimétricos. Assim, a seleção de peixes pela similaridade de tamanho em manejos da piscicultura pode causar um aumento das interações agressivas e levar à instabilidade social em peixes socialmente organizados. Assim, testou-se a hipótese de que o agrupamento de animais de tamanhos semelhantes aumenta as interações agressivas entre machos de tilápia-do-nilo, linhagem GIFT. Este, por sua vez, aumenta o estresse social e desestabiliza a hierarquia social. Foram comparados dois tratamentos: um grupo homogêneo (HM), formado por cinco machos revertidos com variação de tamanho entre 9,0 e 9,4 cm; e um grupo heterogêneo (HT), formado por cinco animais de tamanhos variando entre 7,5 e 11,5 cm (n=16 para cada tratamento). Os peixes foram mantidos nesses grupos por seis dias, nos quais as interações agonísticas foram registradas a partir do segundo dia de agrupamento (10 min dia-1 - 5 sessões de observação). Níveis de cortisol plasmático e taxa de crescimento específico (TCE) foram utilizados para inferir estresse social. A frequência de interações agonísticas foi maior no HM (média ± S.E: HM = 302,06± 20,13 x 10 min-1; HT = 151,06 ± 13,35 x 10 min-1). Mudanças na posição social ocorreram neste grupo, indicando instabilidade social. Entretanto, os níveis de cortisol (HM = 27,54 ± 3,02 ng mL-1; HT = 24,42 ± 2,41 ng mL-1) e TCE (HM = -0,53 ± 0,04%; HT = -0,64 ± 0,08%) foram similares entre os tratamentos. Dessa forma, conclui-se que o agrupamento de peixes de tamanhos semelhantes aumenta as interações agressivas e desestabiliza a hierarquia social. Assim, apesar de não terem sido encontradas diferenças nos indicadores de estresse, pode-se concluir, com base em comportamento, que o agrupamento de animais de tamanhos semelhante reduz o bem-estar de peixes sociais... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Animals with similar fighting ability can fight intensely and longer than animals in 27 asymmetric contests. Thus, the selection of fish by size similarity in husbandry might increase 28 aggressive interactions, and lead to social instability in socially organized fish. We tested the 29 hypothesis that grouping similar size animals increases aggressive interactions between males of 30 Genetic Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT). This, in turn, enhances social stress and destabilizes 31 social hierarchy. We compared two treatments: a homogeneous group (HM) formed by five 32 males ranging in size from 9.0 to 9.4 cm, and a heterogeneous group (HT) formed by five males 33 sizing from 7.5 to 11.5 cm (n = 16 each treatment). The fish were kept in these groups for six 34 days, in which agonistic interactions were video-recorded daily from the second day of 35 grouping (10 min/ day - five observation sessions). Plasma cortisol levels and specific growth 36 rate (SGR) were used to infer stress level. The frequency of agonistic interactions was higher in 37 the HM (mean ± S.E.: HM = 302.06 ± 20.13 x 50 min-1; HT = 151.06 ± 13.35 x 50 min-1). 38 Changes in social position occurred over time in this group, indicating social instability. 39 However, cortisol levels (HM = 27.54 ± 3.02 ng.mL-1; HT = 24.42 ± 2.41 ng.mL-1) and SGR 40 (HM = -0.53 ± 0.04 %; HT = -0.64 ± 0.08 %) were similar between treatments. Thus, we 41 conclude that the grouping of similar size fish increases aggressive interactions and destabilizes 42 social hierarchy. Although no significant differences were found on indicators of stress we can 43 conclude, based on behavior, that groups of similar sized animals reduces the welfare in social 44 fish, because chances of injuries are higher than in heterogeneous groups / Mestre

The political instability of the Middle East is often perceived to be derived primarily from the interaction of Middle Eastern nations with external forces; with significant emphasis placed upon the disruptive effects of modern colonialism and Westernization. While this study does not seek to directly contest the catalytic primacy of exogenous factors, it does seek to establish the necessary causality of pre-existing internal factors. Rather than approaching the situation from a linear causal perspective, this assessment is oriented around an interdisciplinary examination of confluent factors. By examining the political history, ethno sociology, and economy of the region, the analysis investigates the underlying variables which have contributed to the instability of the Jordan, Syria, and Turkey. The primary conclusion of this analysis is that the interactions of multiple endogenous variables provide a basis of necessary causality which may be of equal causal import to that of modern colonialism and Westernization.

Before the reformation and the schism of the Catholic Church, it had always been the duty of the Church and not of the state, to undertake the seven corporal works of mercy; feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, visit the sick, visit the prisoner, and bury the dead.¹ By dissolving these institutions, Henry had unwittingly created what would become a social disaster of biblical proportions. In essence, this act was rendering thousands of the poor and elderly without a home or shelter, it denied the country of much of the medical aid that has been offered by the church, it denied future generations of thousands of volumes of books and scriptures from the monastic libraries, as well as denied many an education who would have otherwise never received one without the help of the Church. The ultimate goal of my thesis is to prove my hypothesis that the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII was not merely a contributory factor in the need for the creation of poor laws, but the deciding factor (in a myriad of societal issues) for their creation. Footnote 1: Matthew 25 vv. 32-46.