The Heyang dialect has many distinct phonological features, which make it quite different from its adjacent dialects. The phonological features of the Heyang dialect are systematically studied, and the historical strata are revealed. Diverse historical strata exist in the current system of the Heyang dialect. In the Heyang dialect, there are phonological features which belong to the stratum of the Northwestern dialect during the Tang and Song dynasties. These features include: the Middle Chinese voiced obstruents are all aspitrated; the -ŋ ending is lost in the colloquial readings of Dang (宕) and Geng (梗) rhyme groups; the division III hekou syllables in Zhi (止) and Yu (遇) rhyme groups merge; and the division III and IV hekou finals of Xie (蟹) rhyme group are xiyin. The initials yi (疑) and wei (微) in the Heyang dialect are pronounced the same as they are in the Zhongyuan yinyun. The kaikou contrasted with the hekou finals in Guo (果) rhyme group when they combined with velar and glottal initials, the division I contrasted with division II finals of Xiao (效) rhyme group in the Heyang dialect. Those phonological phenomena belong to the historical stratum of the Zhongyuan yinyun. The Heyang dialect was further compared with the Meixian dialect, a representive of the Hakka dialect group. The two dialects share so many phonological characteristics. The relation between the two dialects is even closer than that between the Heyang dialect and Mandarin, in some essential aspects, which strongly suggests that the Heyang dialect may be rooted from the Zhongyuan dialects during the Tang and Song dynasty.

Four intervals of Middle Pennsylvanian marine strata in the Breathitt Formation of eastern Kentucky, the Elkins Fork, Kendrick, Magoffin, and Stoney Fork, were measured, sampled for fossils, and described. Each marine interval was shown to be the product of a single episode of transgression and regression that led to the establishment of a variety of marine habitats in the central Appalachian basin. These habitats included marginal marine, nearshore normal marine, nearshore stressed, offshore normal marine, and offshore dysaerobic environments. Fossil collections were made and species abundance distributions were obtained for each paleontological sample. Multivariate statistical analyses such as cluster analysis and principle components analysis were used to classify fossil assemblages sampled into a variety of paleocommunity types, each associated with a particular lithological facies. Paleocommunity types that were found to occur in more than one of the four marine intervals were resampled at selected localities, with replicate samples taken at each locality. These additional samples were used to test for the presence of the same statistically defmed paleocommunity at different localities within the same marine units and to test for the recurrence of statistically defmed paleocommunities between marine units. Results of the analyses suggest that recurrence of similar fossil assemblages (paleocommunity types) is common in the Breathitt marine units whenever there is recurrence of comparable marine facies. However, recurrence of the same statistically defined paleocommunity is rare, with significant variation in the abundances of member species appearing each time a particular paleocommunity type recurs. This suggests that the recurrence of distinct fossil assemblages over intervals of geologic time can be explained by the repeated reinvasion of suitable habitats by the individual members of a persistent species pool, without recourse to ecological mechanisms needed for preserving or perpetuating particular community structures. / Ph. D.

In dieser Arbeit behandeln wir die birationale Geometrie verschiedener Modulräume; die Modulräume von Kurven mit einem k-Differential mit vorgeschierbenen Nullen, besser bekannt als Strata von Differenzialen, Moduln von K3 Flächen mit markierten Punkten und Moduln von Kurven. Für bestimmte Geschlechter nennen wir Abschätzungen der Kodaira-Dimension, konstruieren unirationale Parametrisierungen, rationale deckende Kurven und unterschiedliche birationale Modelle. In Kapitel 1 führen wir die zu untersuchenden Objekte ein und geben einen kurzen Überblick ihrer wichtigsten Eigenschaften und offenen Problemen. In Kapitel 2 konstruieren wir einen Hilfsmodulraum, der als Brücke zwischen bestimmten finiten Quotienten von Mgn für kleines g und den Moduln der polarisierten K3 Flächen vom Geschlecht 11 dient. Wir entwickeln die Deformationstheorie, die nötig ist, um die Eigenschaften und die oben genannten Modulräume zu erforschen. In Kapitel 3 bedienen wir uns dieser Werkzeuge, um birationale Modelle für Moduln polarisierter K3 Flächen vom Geschlecht 11 mit markierten Punkten zu konstruieren. Diese nutzen wir, um Resultate über die Kodaira-Dimension herzuleiten. Wir beweisen, dass der Modulraum von polarisierten K3 Flächen vom Geschlecht 11 mit n markierten Punkten unirational ist, falls n<=6, und uniruled, falls n<=7. Wir beweisen auch, dass die Kodaira-Dimension von Modulraum von polarisierten K3 Flächen vom Geschlecht 11 mit n markierten Punkten nicht-negativ ist für n>= 9. Im letzten Kapitel gehen wir noch auf die fehlenden Fälle der Kodaira-Klassifizierung von Mgnbar ein. Schliesslich behandeln wir in Kapitel 4 die birationale Geometrie mit Blick auf die Strata von holomorphen und quadratischen Differentialen. Wir zeigen, dass die Strata holomorpher und quadratischer Differentiale von niedrigem Geschlecht uniruled sind, indem wir rationale Kurven mit pencils auf K3 und del Pezzo Flächen konstruieren. Durch das Beschränken des Geschlechts 3<= g<=6 bilden wir projektive Bündel über rationale Varietäten, die die holomorphe Strata mit maximaler Länge g-1 dominieren. Also zeigen wir auch, dass diese Strata unirational sind. / In this thesis we investigate the birational geometry of various moduli spaces; moduli spaces of curves together with a k-differential of prescribed vanishing, best known as strata of differentials, moduli spaces of K3 surfaces with marked points, and moduli spaces of curves. For particular genera, we give estimates for the Kodaira dimension, construct unirational parameterizations, rational covering curves, and different birational models. In Chapter 1 we introduce the objects of study and give a broad brush stroke about their most important known features and open problems. In Chapter 2 we construct an auxiliary moduli space that serves as a bridge between certain finite quotients of Mgn for small g and the moduli space of polarized K3 surfaces of genus eleven. We develop the deformation theory necessary to study properties of the mentioned moduli space. In Chapter 3 we use this machinery to construct birational models for the moduli spaces of polarized K3 surfaces of genus eleven with marked points and we use this to conclude results about the Kodaira dimension. We prove that the moduli space of polarized K3 surfaces of genus eleven with n marked points is unirational when n<= 6 and uniruled when n<=7. We also prove that the moduli space of polarized K3 surfaces of genus eleven with n marked points has non-negative Kodaira dimension for n>= 9. In the final section, we make a connection with some of the missing cases in the Kodaira classification of Mgnbar. Finally, in Chapter 4 we address the question concerning the birational geometry of strata of holomorphic and quadratic differentials. We show strata of holomorphic and quadratic differentials to be uniruled in small genus by constructing rational curves via pencils on K3 and del Pezzo surfaces respectively. Restricting to genus 3<= g<=6 we construct projective bundles over rational varieties that dominate the holomorphic strata with length at most g-1, hence showing in addition, these strata are unirational.

Trata-se de um estudo ecológico exploratório tipo comparação de múltiplos grupos. Objetivo: descrever o padrão de mortalidade da população a partir de estratos homogêneos de vulnerabilidade social dos municípios no Estado de São Paulo de 2003 a 2005. Método: Construção de estratos homogêneos, através de indicador composto por variáveis socioeconômicas e demográficas e comparação dos padrões de mortalidade através de taxas padronizadas. Resultados: Construção de cinco estratos homogêneos de vulnerabilidade social (Muito Fraca, Fraca, Intermediária, Intensa e Muito Intensa). Estimativas de risco mais elevadas para mortes maternas (27,82 a 56,22 %000 nascidos vivos), mortes infantis (12,48 a 16,20%0 nascidos vivos) e acidentes de transporte (14,68 a 24,06%000 hab.) foram mostradas nos estratos de maior vulnerabilidade declinando para os de menor vulnerabilidade. Para as Neoplasias (80,85 a 104,96 %000 hab.) e D. Infecciosas e Parasitárias (23,21 a 27,52 a %000 hab.) as mais elevadas ocorreram nos estratos de menor vulnerabilidade, declinando para os de maior vulnerabilidade. Para Diabetes Mellitus (17,36 a 23,57%000 hab.), D. Circulatórias (174,03 a 206,87%000 hab.), Homicídios (11,50 a 21,24%000 hab.) e, D. Respiratórias (62,58 a 75,54 %000 hab.), as mais elevadas situaram-se no estrato de vulnerabilidade social intermediária, declinando para os de maior vulnerabilidade, à exceção da Diabetes Mellitus. Conclusões: Foram evidenciadas desigualdades de mortalidade, apontando para grupos humanos com maiores necessidades de saúde, estratificação do risco epidemiológico e identificação de áreas críticas que indicam para a necessidade do desenvolvimento de políticas de saúde mais equitativas. / This is an ecologic exploratory study employing multiple group comparison. Objective: to describe mortality patterns of the population from homogeneous social vulnerable strata of the cities in the State of São Paulo, from 2003 to 2005. Method: Construction of homogeneous strata employing an indicator composed of socioeconomic and demographic variables and comparison of mortality patters through standardized rates. Results: Construction of five homogeneous social vulnerability strata (Very Weak, Weak, Intermediate, Intense and Very Intense). Risk estimates higher for maternal deaths (27,82 to 56,22 %000 live births), children deaths (12,48 to 16,20%0 live births) and transportation accidents (14,68 to 24,06%000 inhabitants) were shown in the strata of higher vulnerability, declining for those in lower vulnerability. For Neoplasias (80,85 to 104,96 %000 inhabitants) and Infectious and Parasitic diseases (23,21 a 27,52 a %000 inhabitants) higher rates corresponded to lower vulnerability strata, declining for those in higher vulnerability. Diabetes Mellitus (17,36 a 23,57%000 inhabitants), Homicides (11,50 a 21,24%000 inhabitants) and Respiratory Diseases (62,58 a 75,54 %000 inhabitants) higher rates were found at the intermediate social vulnerability stratum, declining for those in higher vulnerability, except for Diabetes Mellitus. Conclusions: Mortality inequalities became evident, pointing to human groups in higher health needs, stratification of the epidemiologic risk and identification of critical areas that show the need to develop more equitable health policies.

The objectives of this thesis are to establish the fundamental principles in the field of 3D property rights by studying such systems in different countries with a particular focus on management questions, to systemize the acquired knowledge and demonstrate different ways of dealing with key factors essential to a well-functioning 3D property rights system. A theoretical background to the 3D property concept is given by presenting proposals as to a definition of 3D property and a classification of the primary forms of 3D property rights examined into specific types and categories, as well as an overview of international 3D property use. A general description of the characteristics of 3D property, with a focus on the condominium form, is also presented. A presentation of three different 3D property rights models is given as exemplified by the countries investigated, including the independent 3D property model in Sweden, the condominium form model in Germany, and a combination of the independent 3D property form and the condominium form as evidenced by the legal systems of two Australian states, New South Wales and Victoria. It has been possible to discern from this study a number of key factors related to 3D property rights that seem to be common for most forms and systems. These include the delimitation of property units, the content of the definition of common property, the creation of easements, the forms of cooperation between property units, management and regulation issues, as well as the settlement of disputes and insurance solutions. The problems experienced within the 3D property systems studied to a large extent have concerned issues within these mentioned key areas, where the management aspect seems particularly difficult. Changes in society and the creation of new development forms to a large extent have also contributed to the need for statutory amendments. More or less substantial amendments have been required in both the Australian and German statutes studied, with shortcomings still remaining after many years of use. However, these systems in general seem to be working well, and the condominium form in particular seems to be a well-functioning concept. Based on these systems, it has been possible to discern a tendency that the more detailed and complex the legislation, the greater the need for gradual amendments. In conclusion, it would be of benefit for countries planning on introducing a system for 3D property rights to utilize the experiences of other countries, while not forgetting to consider differences in legal systems, society, etc. / QC 20100812

p. 1-62 / Submitted by Santiago Fabio (fabio.ssantiago@hotmail.com) on 2013-05-08T19:20:22Z No. of bitstreams: 1 22222222222222.pdf: 463653 bytes, checksum: db2028b4d0eb0111884c9df80aa1899a (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Rodrigo Meirelles(rodrigomei@ufba.br) on 2013-05-09T17:18:19Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 22222222222222.pdf: 463653 bytes, checksum: db2028b4d0eb0111884c9df80aa1899a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2013-05-09T17:18:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 22222222222222.pdf: 463653 bytes, checksum: db2028b4d0eb0111884c9df80aa1899a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / A inexistência de sistemas de informação estatais, no Brasil, cujos indicadores sejam estimados segundo classes sociais ou variáveis sócio-econômicas dificulta a analise da evolução recente das desigualdades na mortalidade no país. Dessa forma, há necessidade não só de realização de estudos específicos voltados para o monitoramento desse problema bem como do aperfeiçoamento de técnicas e estratégias metodológicas capazes de estimar essas desigualdades apoiados nas bases de dados secundários disponíveis. Este trabalho tem por objetivo analisar a evolução das desigualdades na mortalidade, no município de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil, no período entre 1991 e 2000 e descrever os diferenciais da mortalidade nos anos de 1991, 1997, 2000 e 2006. Foi realizado estudo de agregados espacial e temporal em Salvador, BA, a partir do reagrupamento de zonas de informação e de sua população em estratos sociais, para os quais foram estimados alguns indicadores de mortalidade. As zonas de informação com composição social heterogênea foram analisadas separadamente. As fontes de dados utilizadas foram as Declarações de Óbitos de residentes no Município referentes aos anos de 1991, 1997, 2000 e 2006 e os Censos Demográficos de 1991 e 2000. O coeficiente de mortalidade geral variou entre 5,3/1.000 habitantes em 1991 e 5,1/1.000 em 2000, correspondendo a uma diferença de 3,15%. Em 2000, a diferença entre os coeficientes de mortalidade do estrato de melhores condições de vida e aquele de piores condições de vida variou entre 37% e 65,5%, por faixa etária, o que corresponde a razões de desigualdade de 1,2 e 1,6, respectivamente. Quando a unidade de análise é a zona de informação a diferença atinge 475%. Verificou-se que persistem as desigualdades na distribuição da mortalidade entre os estratos sociais. Todavia algumas modificações na composição dos estratos de 1991 para 2000 indicam melhoria das condições de vida, bem como diminuição dos coeficientes de mortalidade, no período estudado. A analise em separado das Zonas de informação de composição heterogênea revelou um gradiente nas taxas de mortalidade entre os estratos sociais. Os achados apontam ainda para a necessidade de planejamento de ações intersetoriais voltada para a população mais vulnerável e conseqüente redução das desigualdades em saúde. / Salvador

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No. of bitstreams: 1 DissAFB.pdf: 1628382 bytes, checksum: e0460959802ab641c95a2b8bfcc864c4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-12-03 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Through the last decades, forest remnants were widely converted in crops and pastures, but the reintroduction of native trees offers the perspective of forests ecosystems restoration. This study aimed to investigate the recolonization by birds in riparian restored and reference sites, evaluating the effects of vegetation structure on avifaunal functional categories. We estimated vegetation structure by grass cover, tree density, total basal area, crown depth, height and diameter at breast height of each individual. We classified bird species by diet, foraging strata, nest height, dependence of cavities for nesting and forest dependence. To assess which characteristics were influenced by vegetation structure, we conducted canonical correspondence analysis, using as independent variables the three first axis of principal component analysis of vegetation variables, respectively related to canopy height, crown depth and stratification. We recorded 53 bird species in 326 registers. The avifauna of reference sites were richest and more diverse in all bird taxonomic descriptors. Canopy height influenced avifauna in relation to diet, foraging strata and forest dependence, and combinations of these functional traits also were affected by canopy height and crown depth. Species related to most open sites were granivorous or generalists with low forest dependence. Understory bird species occurred mainly in intermediate stages of vegetation growth, presenting middle forest dependence and more restrict diet. Insetivorous birds with high forest dependence characterized reference sites, with tallest vegetation. Our results emphasized the importance of considering functional traits of bird species on planning and evaluating recolonization of restored sites by birds. Considering the effects of riparian vegetation structure on bird assemblages, we suggest that reintroduction of plant life-forms other than trees for restoration purposes can accelerate both bird taxonomic and functional diversity across recolonization process. / Ao longo das últimas décadas, a cobertura por vegetação natural foi amplamente substituída pela agropecuária, mas a reintrodução de árvores nativas oferece a expectativa de restauração de ecossistemas florestais. Este estudo avaliou a colonização de áreas ripárias em restauração pelas aves, em relação a áreas de referência, testando a influência da estrutura da vegetação nas categorias funcionais da avifauna. Estimamos a estrutura da vegetação pela cobertura por gramíneas, densidade de indivíduos, área basal total, altura, profundidade da copa e diâmetro à altura do peito de cada indivíduo. Categorizamos as espécies de aves quanto à dieta, ao estrato de forrageio, à altura do ninho, à dependência de cavidades para reprodução e à dependência florestal. Para testar quais dessas características eram afetadas pela estrutura da vegetação, usamos a Análise de Correspondência Canônica, utilizando como variáveis independentes os três primeiros eixos da Análise de Componentes Principais da vegetação, respectivamente correlacionados com a altura do dossel, a profundidade de copa e a estratificação. Foram documentadas 53 espécies de aves em 326 registros. As áreas de referência foram as mais ricas e diversas em todos os descritores taxonômicos das aves. A altura do dossel influenciou apenas o tipo de dieta, o estrato de forrageio e o grau de dependência florestal. As combinações dessas três características também responderam à altura do dossel e à profundidade de copa. As espécies associadas às áreas mais abertas foram as granívoras e as generalistas de baixa dependência florestal. As aves do sub-bosque ocorreram principalmente em estágios intermediários de crescimento da vegetação, apresentando média dependência florestal e dietas mais especializadas. Espécies insetívoras de alta dependência florestal caracterizaram as áreas de referência, de maior altura de vegetação. Este estudo ressaltou a importância de considerar os aspectos funcionais das espécies e analisar conjuntamente vários deles no planejamento e na avaliação da recolonização de áreas restauradas pela avifauna. Considerando a influência da estrutura da vegetação ripária sobre a avifauna, nós sugerimos que a reintrodução de outras formas de vida na comunidade vegetal além do estrato arbóreo em ações de restauração pode acelerar o aumento da diversidade funcional da avifauna durante o processo de recolonização.

Orientador: Alessandro Francisco Talamine do Amarante / Banca: Solange Maria Gennari / Banca: Cledson Augusto Garcia / Banca: Reinaldo José da Silva / Banca: Patrizia Ana Bricarello / Resumo: O experimento teve como objetivo avaliar a sobrevivência de larvas infectantes (L3) de Trichostrongylus colubriformis em três espécies forrageiras. Para tal, foram utilizados módulos experimentais constituídos por seis canteiros de 32,4 m2 cada, estabelecidos com as seguintes gramíneas forrageiras: Brachiaria decumbens cv. Australiana, Cynodon dactilon cv. Coast-cross e Panicum maximum cv. Aruana, perfazendo dois canteiros por espécie. Cada canteiro foi dividido em 36 parcelas, de 30 x 30 cm, de forma a permitir seis repetições por espécie e por altura em cada semana de colheita de material. A sobrevivência larval foi avaliada nas quatro estações do ano, sob o efeito de duas alturas de poda das forragens (baixa, 5 cm e alta, 30 cm). A poda foi realizada imediatamente antes da deposição das fezes. Ocorreram quatro deposições de fezes, uma a cada estação do ano. A colheita das fezes e da forragem foi realizada uma, duas, quatro, oito, 12 e 16 semanas após cada deposição de fezes nos canteiros experimentais. A altura da forragem foi medida em cada uma das subdivisões imediatamente antes das colheitas. A forragem foi cortada com uma tesoura de poda, rente ao solo, de uma área delimitada com o auxílio de um círculo de 10 cm de raio. As fezes foram recolhidas manualmente dos canteiros. A recuperação de L3 das amostras fecais foi maior quando as fezes foram depositadas em meio ao capim alto (com 30 cm - P<0,05). Porém, a recuperação de L3 nas forragens foi similar em ambos os cortes. Em relação à concentração de L3, o corte baixo propiciou maior quantidade de L3 por quilo de matéria seca (P<0,05). As maiores recuperações de L3, nas fezes e nas forragens, ocorreram quando as fezes foram depositadas no outono e na primavera. Dentre as espécies forrageiras, o capim aruana foi o que no geral apresentou maiores concentrações de larvas infectantes de T. colubriformis. / Abstract: The purpose of the experiment was to evaluate infective Trichostrongylus colubriformis larvae (L3) survival in three forage species. Experimental modules formed by six 32.4-m2 plot, established with the following forage grass species, were used in the study: Australian Brachiaria decumbens cv., Cynodon dactilon cv. Coast-cross, and Panicum maximum cv. Aruana, totaling two plots for each species. Each plot was divided into 36 30 x 30 cm parts in order to allow six replicates per species and per height in each week of material collection. Larval survival was evaluated in the four seasons of the year under the effect of two forage paring heights (low, 5 cm, and high, 30 cm). The paring was carried out immediately before the feces were deposited. Four feces deposits were made, one in each season of the year. Feces and forage collection was performed one, two, four, eight, 12 and 16 weeks after each feces deposition in the experimental plots. Forage grass height was measured in each subdivision immediately before the collections. The forage was cut using pairing scissors, close to the soil, from an area delimited with a circle with a 10-cm radius. The feces were collected manually from the plots. L3 recovery rates from fecal samples were bigger when the feces were deposited in high grass (measuring 30 cm - P<0,05). However, L3 recovery in the forages was similar for both cuts. So far as the L3 concentration is concerned, the low cut resulted in a bigger number of L3 per kilogram of dry matter (P<0,05). The higher L3 recovery in the feces and in the forage grass occurred when the feces were deposited in the autumn and in the spring. Among the forage species, the aruana grass was the one that, in general, harbored the biggest concentrations of infecting T. colubriformis larvae. / Doutor

Trata-se de um estudo ecológico exploratório tipo comparação de múltiplos grupos. Objetivo: descrever o padrão de mortalidade da população a partir de estratos homogêneos de vulnerabilidade social dos municípios no Estado de São Paulo de 2003 a 2005. Método: Construção de estratos homogêneos, através de indicador composto por variáveis socioeconômicas e demográficas e comparação dos padrões de mortalidade através de taxas padronizadas. Resultados: Construção de cinco estratos homogêneos de vulnerabilidade social (Muito Fraca, Fraca, Intermediária, Intensa e Muito Intensa). Estimativas de risco mais elevadas para mortes maternas (27,82 a 56,22 %000 nascidos vivos), mortes infantis (12,48 a 16,20%0 nascidos vivos) e acidentes de transporte (14,68 a 24,06%000 hab.) foram mostradas nos estratos de maior vulnerabilidade declinando para os de menor vulnerabilidade. Para as Neoplasias (80,85 a 104,96 %000 hab.) e D. Infecciosas e Parasitárias (23,21 a 27,52 a %000 hab.) as mais elevadas ocorreram nos estratos de menor vulnerabilidade, declinando para os de maior vulnerabilidade. Para Diabetes Mellitus (17,36 a 23,57%000 hab.), D. Circulatórias (174,03 a 206,87%000 hab.), Homicídios (11,50 a 21,24%000 hab.) e, D. Respiratórias (62,58 a 75,54 %000 hab.), as mais elevadas situaram-se no estrato de vulnerabilidade social intermediária, declinando para os de maior vulnerabilidade, à exceção da Diabetes Mellitus. Conclusões: Foram evidenciadas desigualdades de mortalidade, apontando para grupos humanos com maiores necessidades de saúde, estratificação do risco epidemiológico e identificação de áreas críticas que indicam para a necessidade do desenvolvimento de políticas de saúde mais equitativas. / This is an ecologic exploratory study employing multiple group comparison. Objective: to describe mortality patterns of the population from homogeneous social vulnerable strata of the cities in the State of São Paulo, from 2003 to 2005. Method: Construction of homogeneous strata employing an indicator composed of socioeconomic and demographic variables and comparison of mortality patters through standardized rates. Results: Construction of five homogeneous social vulnerability strata (Very Weak, Weak, Intermediate, Intense and Very Intense). Risk estimates higher for maternal deaths (27,82 to 56,22 %000 live births), children deaths (12,48 to 16,20%0 live births) and transportation accidents (14,68 to 24,06%000 inhabitants) were shown in the strata of higher vulnerability, declining for those in lower vulnerability. For Neoplasias (80,85 to 104,96 %000 inhabitants) and Infectious and Parasitic diseases (23,21 a 27,52 a %000 inhabitants) higher rates corresponded to lower vulnerability strata, declining for those in higher vulnerability. Diabetes Mellitus (17,36 a 23,57%000 inhabitants), Homicides (11,50 a 21,24%000 inhabitants) and Respiratory Diseases (62,58 a 75,54 %000 inhabitants) higher rates were found at the intermediate social vulnerability stratum, declining for those in higher vulnerability, except for Diabetes Mellitus. Conclusions: Mortality inequalities became evident, pointing to human groups in higher health needs, stratification of the epidemiologic risk and identification of critical areas that show the need to develop more equitable health policies.

The foundational hypothesis to this study is that congregations which have a healthy perception and a greater understanding of conflict will develop more effective responses to conflict that will translate into more effective conflict resolution and reconciliation. The process and sustainability of the development of a missional church, the context of the study, is pregnant with potential conflict. Untamed conflict has the propensity to retard, jeopardise or even destroy the development of a missional church. When conflict arises, it must be understood and dealt with theologically. The inherent problem is that conflict appears to be neither understood nor appreciated sociologically and theologically. This knowledge and praxis vacuum has the potential for conflict to translate into inappropriate or ineffective responses that do not always make for effective resolution and reconciliation. The research focuses mainly on an empirical study based on the four practical theological questions of Osmer (2008). Participants for this study were randomly selected from specific sectors of Methodist congregations in the wider Pretoria area. The research explores congregants’ perceptions, understanding and views of conflict; their responses to conflict; and some felt and observed outcomes of conflict. The presupposition is that the development of the local missional church would be more effective and efficient when the management and process of conflict resolution and reconciliation are well led and well managed. This study confirmed that conflict, despite its normalcy and necessity, carries a negative undertone and is mostly avoided in congregations. This is compounded by the evidence that there is little, if any, theological or scriptural understanding of conflict. There is also no indication that churches intentionally and purposefully educate their members to appreciate and understand conflict. In so doing, churches are harming their innate calling as the glory and manifestation of God’s divine grace through faith communities for the transformation of all peoples. Yet, the church understands the dangers of unhealthy conflict, and on occasion even expects conflict to arise, although deeming it inappropriate. Practical theological discernment is sought as to why this may be so and remedial action is proposed to address the problem of conflict within congregations. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2017. / Practical Theology / PhD / Unrestricted