This dissertation consists of two essays. First essay investigates the implications of researcher data requirement on the risk-adjusted returns of firms. Using the monthly CRSP data from 1925 to 2013, we present evidence that firms which survive longer have higher average returns and lower standard deviation of annualized returns than the firms which do not. I further demonstrate that there is a positive relation between firms’ survival and average performance. In order to account for the positive correlation between survival and average performance, I model the relation of survival and pricing errors using a Farlie-Gumbel-Morgenstern joint distribution function and fit resulting the moment conditions to the data. Our results show that even a low correlation between firm survival time and pricing errors can lead to a much higher correlation between the survival time and average pricing errors. Failure to adjust for this data selection biases can result in over/under estimates of abnormal returns by 5.73 % in studies that require at least five years of returns data. Second essay examines diversification benefits of commodity futures portfolios in the light of the rapid increase in investor participation in commodity futures market since 2000. Many actively managed portfolios outperform traditional buy and hold portfolios for the sample period from January, 1986 to October, 2013. The evidence documented through traditional intersection test and stochastic discount factor based spanning test indicates that financializaiton has reduced segmentation of commodity market with equity and bond market and has increased the riskiness of investing in commodity futures markets. However, diversifying property of commodity portfolios have not disappeared despite the increased correlation between commodity portfolios returns and equity index returns.

Introdução: O adenocarcinoma ampular é uma neoplasia maligna rara, com frequência de 1% em relação a todos os tumores gastrintestinais e, de 6 a 25% dos casos de neoplasias periampulares. Como distintos epitélios convalescem dentro da ampola de Vater, a origem histológica desses tumores ainda é uma questão desafiadora na prática clínica. As diferenças nas classificações histomorfológicas tornam difícil a avaliação e comparação dos estudos clínicos desses tumores. Por isso, a divisão histológica em dois tipos principais (intestinal e pancreatobiliar) é necessária para comparação terapêutica e prognóstica desta neoplasia. Materiais e métodos: No presente estudo foram incluídos 27 pacientes no período de 2007 a 2013 com diagnóstico de Adenocarcinoma Ampular no HCFMRP-USP. Foi realizada a avaliação histológica e imuno-histoquímica com os anticorpos CK7, CK20, CDX2, MUC1, MUC2, MUC5AC e, em seguida, avaliado a sobrevida global. Resultados: A média de sobrevida global foi de 40,26 meses. 63% eram carcinomas do tipo intestinal e 37% eram do tipo pancreatobiliar. A expressão dos marcadores CK20, MUC 2 e CDX 2 foram mais frequentes nos tumores do tipo intestinal, já os marcadores CK7, MUC 1 e MUC5AC foram expressos com maior frequência no tipo pancreatobiliar. O CDX2 é o marcador com maior sensibilidade e especificidade para o tipo intestinal quando usado de forma isolada (p<0,01). A associação de CK7 e MUC1 apresentou alta sensibilidade (80%) para o subtipo pancreatobiliar, enquanto as associações CK20 e CDX2 ou MUC2 e CDX2 apresentavam especificidade de 100% para o subtipo intestinal. A média global de sobrevida foi de 40,26 meses. Não houve interferência do tipo histológico (p=0,48), estadiamento (p=0,90) ou realização de quimioterapia (p=0.30) na sobrevida global. Conclusão: O presente estudo propõe que a utilização de um painel imuno-histoquímica composto por CDX2, CK7 e MUC1 permite a classificação com maior acurácia dos adenocarcinomas ampulares em tipo intestinal ou pancreatobiliar. Não foi possível afirmar que a realização de quimioterapia, o estadiamento patológico ou o perfil histopatológico influenciou na sobrevida global, porém o grande impacto deste estudo foi a possibilidade de classificar, a partir de um painel imuno-histoquímico reduzido, os dois subtipos histológicos usuais dos adenocarcinoma ampulares e com isso estabelecer um protocolo para direcionar melhor os pacientes. / Background: Ampullary carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm, with a frequency of 1% of all gastrointestinal tumors and represents 6 to 25% of the cases of periampullary neoplasms. As distinct epithelia convalesce within the ampulla of Vater, the histological origin of these tumors is still a challenging question in clinical practice. Differences in histomorphological classifications make difficult to evaluate and compare the clinical trials of these tumors. Therefore, the histological division into two main types (intestinal and pancreatobiliary) is necessary for therapeutic and prognostic comparison of this cancer. Methods: 27 patients were included between 2007 and 2013 with diagnosis of ampullary carcinoma from HCFMRP-USP. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation was performed with the antibodies CK7, CK20, CDX2, MUC1, MUC2, MUC5AC and then was evaluated the overall survival. Results: The overall survival rate was 40.26 months. Sixty three percent were intestinal type carcinomas and 37% were pancreatobiliary type. Expression of the CK20, MUC 2 and CDX 2 were more frequent in intestinal tumors, whereas the CK7, MUC 1 and MUC5AC markers were expressed more frequently in the pancreatobiliary type. The immunostaining of CDX2 presented highest sensitivity and specificity for the intestinal type when used alone (p <0.01). The association of CK7 and MUC1 showed high sensitivity (80%) for the pancreatobiliary type, while CK20 and CDX2 or MUC2 and CDX2 associations had 100% specificity for the intestinal type. The overall survival rate was 40.26 months. There was no significative relation of histological type (p = 0.48), staging (p = 0.90) or chemotherapy (p = 0.30) with the overall survival. Conclusions: This study suggests that the use of an immunohistochemical panel of CDX2, CK7 and MUC1 allows the classification with higher accuracy in the intestinal or pancreatobiliary type. It was not possible to affirm that chemotherapy, pathological staging or histopathological profile influenced the overall survival, but the major impact of this study was the possibility to classify, from a reduced immunohistochemical panel, the two usual histological subtypes of ampullary adenocarcinoma and thus establish a protocol to better target patients.

Introdução: Apesar dos avanços e uniformização preconizada pelas diretrizes mundiais de ressuscitação cardiopulmonar (RCP), ainda é insuficiente o conhecimento da efetividade da RCP intra-hospitalar no Brasil. Neste estudo avaliamos variáveis clínicas e demográficas de pacientes submetidos à RCP e preditores independentes associados à sobrevivência imediata (recuperação da circulação espontânea acima de 24h), sobrevivência até a alta hospitalar, em seis e doze meses. Métodos: este estudo transversal incluiu, de forma prospectiva, 763 pacientes em parada cardiorrespiratória (PCR) entre 1º de novembro de 2007 a 1º de novembro de 2010, ocorrida no ambiente intra-hospitalar de 17 hospitais gerais e institutos de especialidades. As manobras de RCP foram executadas em 575 pacientes. Resultados: A modalidade de PCR mais frequente foi a assistolia (40,7%), seguida de atividade elétrica sem pulso (39,3%). A sobrevivência imediata foi de 48,8%, sobrevivência até a alta hospitalar foi de 13%, de 4,3% em seis e de 3,8% em doze meses. Os preditores independentes associados à sobrevivência imediata foram o ritmo inicial em fibrilação ventricular ou taquicardia ventricular sem pulso (Razão de Taxas RT 1,31; IC 95% 1,10 a 1,55; p=0,002); presença de sinais de consciência da vítima, ao chegar a equipe atendimento (RT 1,37; IC95% 1,16 a 1,61; p<0,001); uso de epinefrina durante a RCP (RT 1,61; IC 95% 1,32 a 1,98; p < 0,001); hipoglicemia como causa da PCR (RT 1,68; IC 95% 1,11 a 2,55; p=0,014). Foram preditores independentes associados à menor sobrevivência imediata: hipotensão como causa da PCR (RT 0,74; IC 95% 0,61 a 0,90; p=0,003); sedentarismo como antecedente à PCR (RT 0,76; IC 95% 0,66 a 0,88; p< 0,001) e tempos da duração da RCP: maiores tempos com menor sobrevivência. Como preditores independentes associados à sobrevivência até a alta hospitalar, foram identificados: presença de médicos e enfermeiros treinados em ACLS e/ou BLS na equipe de atendimento (HR 3,07; IC 95% 1,39 a 6,78; p=0,006) e ritmo sinusal após a recuperação da circulação espontânea (HR 1,44; IC 95% 1,26 a 1,75; p=0,002). Como preditores independentes para maior sobrevivência em seis meses identificou-se: uso de epinefrina (HR 4,09; IC 95% 1,14 a 14,69; p=0,030), ritmo sinusal após a recuperação da circulação espontânea (HR 4,09; IC 95% 1,14 a 14,69; p=0,030) e antecedente de infarto do miocárdio (HR 4,08; IC 95% 1,51 a 11,06; p=0,006). Não foram identificados preditores independentes para sobrevivência em doze meses. Conclusões: Foram identificados como preditores independentes para sobrevivência imediata o ritmo inicial em fibrilação ventricular ou taquicardia ventricular sem pulso, presença de sinais de consciência da vítima, uso de epinefrina durante a RCP, hipoglicemia como causa da PCR. Como preditores independentes associados à sobrevivência até a alta hospitalar a presença de médicos e enfermeiros treinados em ACLS e/ou BLS e o ritmo sinusal após a recuperação da circulação espontânea. Os achados sugerem perfil multicêntrico nacional da ressuscitação, fornecendo dados potencialmente representativos da ressuscitação cardiopulmonar intra-hospitalar no Brasil. / Introduction: in spite of the advances and worldwide standardization for cardiopulmonary resuscitation recommended by international guidelines, knowledge on the effectiveness of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is not yet sufficient in Brazil. In this study, we evaluated both demographic and clinical variables in patients underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation and independent predictors associated to immediate (recovery of spontaneous circulation up to 24 h), until hospital discharge, six and twelve months survival rates. Methods: This cross-sectional study included, prospectively, 763 patients who presented in-hospital cardiac arrest between November 1st 2007 and 01 November 1st 2010, from 17 general hospitals and specialty institutes. CPR procedures were performed in 575 patients. RESULTS: The cardiac arrest modality most frequently found was asystole (40.7%), followed by pulseless electrical activity (39,3%). Immediate survival was 48,8%, survival until hospital discharge was 13%, 4.3% in six months and 3.8% in twelve months. Independent predictors associated with higher immediate survival were: ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia without pulse as the initial rhythm of cardiac arrest (Rate Ratio- RR 1.31; IC 95% 1.10 to 1.55; p = 0.002); presence of victim consciousness signs when arrival of the emergency staff (RR 1.37; IC95% 1.16 to 1.61; p < 0.001); use of epinephrine during CPR (RR 1.61; IC 95% 1.32 to 1.98; p < 0.001); hypoglycemia as cause of cardiac arrest (RR 1.68; IC 95% 1.11 to 2.55; p = 0.014). Independent predictors associated with lower immediate survival were: hypotension as cause of cardiac arrest (RR 0.74; IC 95% 0.61 to 0.90; p = 0.003); sedentary lifestyle prior to cardiac arrest (RR 0.76; IC 95% 0.66 to 0.88; p < 0.001) and duration of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation: the longer the duration, the lower the survival. Independent predictors associated with hospital discharge survival were: presence of doctors and nurses with ACLS and/or BLS previous training, in the emergency team (HR 3.07; IC 95% 1.39 to 6.78; p = 0.006) and sinus rhythm after recovery of spontaneous circulation (HR 1.44; IC 95% 1.26 to 1.75; p = 0.002). Independent predictors of higher six-month survival rate were use of epinephrine (HR 4.09; IC 95% 1.14 to 14.69; p = 0.030), sinus rhythm after return of spontaneous circulation (HR 4.09; IC 95% 1.14 to 14.69; p = 0.030) and previous myocardial infarction (HR 4.08; IC 95% 1.51 to 11.06; p = 0.006). Independent predictors of 12-month survival were not identified. Conclusion: As independent predictors for immediate survival we identified: ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia without pulse as the initial rhythm, presence of signs of awareness of the victim, use of epinephrine during RCP, hypoglycemia as cause of PCR. As independent predictors associated survival until discharged the presence of doctors and nurses trained in ACLS and BLS and the sinus rhythm after recovery of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). These findings suggest a multicentre and national resuscitation profile, providing relevant information, potentially representative of the in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Brazil.

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Micro and small enterprise (MSE) owners in Kenya are faced with a myriad of constraints that affect their survival for longer than the first 5 years. Owners of MSEs who are unable to identify and implement strategies may not succeed in sustaining their businesses. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore strategies owners of MSEs in Nairobi, Kenya, used to sustain their businesses for longer than 5 years. The conceptual framework for the study was the theory of constraints. Data were collected from 4 purposefully selected MSE owners in Nairobi, Kenya, through face-to-face, semistructured interviews, and review of field notes and company documents. Using thematic data analysis, the major themes that emerged were customer service, access to capital, and nearness to market. The implications of this study for positive social change include strategies for MSE owners to generate stable income for employees, new employment opportunities for job seekers, improved standards of healthcare and education for the community, and a positive lifestyle for the residents of Kenya.

Population surveys indicate a declining trend in abundance for the scoter genus at the continental level. Little is known about changes in life history traits responsible for the recent population decline of white-winged scoters (<i>Melanitta fusca deglandi</i>, hereafter scoters). Therefore, I studied nesting and duckling ecology of scoters at Redberry Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada during summers 2000-2001 when I found 198 nests. To examine nest-site selection, I compared habitat features between successful nests, failed nests, and random sites. Discriminant function analysis differentiated habitat features, measured at hatch, between successful nests, failed nests, and random sites; lateral (r = 0.65) and overhead (r = 0.35) concealment were microhabitat variables most correlated with canonical discriminant functions. I also modeled daily survival rate (DSR) of nests as a function of year, linear and quadratic trends with nest age, nest initiation date, and seven microhabitat variables. Nest survival from a time constant model (i.e., Mayfield nest success estimate) was 0.35 (95% CL: 0.27, 0.43). Estimates of nest success were lower than those measured at Redberry Lake in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition to nest survival increasing throughout the laying period and stabilizing during incubation, nest survival showed positive relationships with nest concealment and distance to water, and a negative relationship with distance to edge. Considering these factors, a model-averaged estimate of nest survival was 0.24 (95% CL: 0.09, 0.42). I conclude that scoters selected nesting habitat adaptively because (1) successful sites were more concealed than failed sites, (2) nest sites (i.e., successful and failed) had higher concealment than random sites, and (3) nest sites were on islands where success is greater than mainland. I then estimated duckling and brood survival with Cormack-Jolly-Seber models, implemented in Program Mark, from observations of 94 and 664 individually marked adult hens and ducklings, respectively. I tested hypotheses about duckling survival and (1) hatch date, (2) initial brood size at hatch, (3) duckling size and body condition at hatch, (4) offspring sex, (5) maternal female size and body condition at hatch, and (6) weather conditions within one week of hatching. Most mortality occurred during the first six days of duckling age. Variation in both duckling and brood survival were best modeled with effects of hatch date and initial brood size, while effects of female condition, female size, duckling size, and duckling condition were inconsistent. Survival probability clearly decreased with advancing hatch date and increased with larger initial brood sizes. Effects of weather and offspring sex in 2001, the only year such information was collected, suggested survival was negatively related to poor weather, but sex of ducklings, beyond size-related differences (i.e., sexual-size dimorphism), was unimportant. Estimates of survival to 28 days of age (30-day period), whether for ducklings (0.016, 0.021) or broods (0.084, 0.138) in 2000 or 2001, respectively, are the lowest of published studies and first for scoter broods in North America. I suspect intense gull predation shortly after hatch had the largest influence on duckling survival. Further research is needed to ascertain if low nesting success and duckling survival as well as other life cycle components are limiting scoter populations locally and throughout the rest of their breeding range.

Population surveys indicate a declining trend in abundance for the scoter genus at the continental level. Little is known about changes in life history traits responsible for the recent population decline of white-winged scoters (<i>Melanitta fusca deglandi</i>, hereafter scoters). Therefore, I studied nesting and duckling ecology of scoters at Redberry Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada during summers 2000-2001 when I found 198 nests. To examine nest-site selection, I compared habitat features between successful nests, failed nests, and random sites. Discriminant function analysis differentiated habitat features, measured at hatch, between successful nests, failed nests, and random sites; lateral (r = 0.65) and overhead (r = 0.35) concealment were microhabitat variables most correlated with canonical discriminant functions. I also modeled daily survival rate (DSR) of nests as a function of year, linear and quadratic trends with nest age, nest initiation date, and seven microhabitat variables. Nest survival from a time constant model (i.e., Mayfield nest success estimate) was 0.35 (95% CL: 0.27, 0.43). Estimates of nest success were lower than those measured at Redberry Lake in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition to nest survival increasing throughout the laying period and stabilizing during incubation, nest survival showed positive relationships with nest concealment and distance to water, and a negative relationship with distance to edge. Considering these factors, a model-averaged estimate of nest survival was 0.24 (95% CL: 0.09, 0.42). I conclude that scoters selected nesting habitat adaptively because (1) successful sites were more concealed than failed sites, (2) nest sites (i.e., successful and failed) had higher concealment than random sites, and (3) nest sites were on islands where success is greater than mainland. I then estimated duckling and brood survival with Cormack-Jolly-Seber models, implemented in Program Mark, from observations of 94 and 664 individually marked adult hens and ducklings, respectively. I tested hypotheses about duckling survival and (1) hatch date, (2) initial brood size at hatch, (3) duckling size and body condition at hatch, (4) offspring sex, (5) maternal female size and body condition at hatch, and (6) weather conditions within one week of hatching. Most mortality occurred during the first six days of duckling age. Variation in both duckling and brood survival were best modeled with effects of hatch date and initial brood size, while effects of female condition, female size, duckling size, and duckling condition were inconsistent. Survival probability clearly decreased with advancing hatch date and increased with larger initial brood sizes. Effects of weather and offspring sex in 2001, the only year such information was collected, suggested survival was negatively related to poor weather, but sex of ducklings, beyond size-related differences (i.e., sexual-size dimorphism), was unimportant. Estimates of survival to 28 days of age (30-day period), whether for ducklings (0.016, 0.021) or broods (0.084, 0.138) in 2000 or 2001, respectively, are the lowest of published studies and first for scoter broods in North America. I suspect intense gull predation shortly after hatch had the largest influence on duckling survival. Further research is needed to ascertain if low nesting success and duckling survival as well as other life cycle components are limiting scoter populations locally and throughout the rest of their breeding range.

A new nanodosimetry-based cell survival model for mixed high- and low-LET radiations has been developed. The new model employs three dosimetry quantities and three biological quantities. The three dosimetry quantities are related to energy depositions at two nanometer scales, 5nm and 25nm. The three biological quantities are related to lesion production and interaction probabilities, and lesion repair rate. The model assumes that the lesions created at the two nanometer scales are directly or indirectly responsible for cell death depending on the lesions interaction and repair rate. The cell survival fraction derived from the new model can be expressed by the familiar dose-dependent linear quadratic formula. The coefficients alpha and beta are based on the three nanodosimetry quantities and the three biological quantities. Validation of the new model has been performed both by using published data and by the experimental data obtained. Published cell survival curves for V-79 Chinese hamster cells irradiated with various LET of radiations were used for validation. The new model was applied to radiation therapy by irradiating V-79 cells with mixed fission neutron and gamma-rays. The results show that the new model has been successfully used in a mixed n+g field to predict the synergistic effect between neutron and gamma-ray lesions and the RBE for fission neutrons.

Many factors affect the productivity of songbirds. Which vegetation types the birds inhabit, nest-site characteristics, and adult behavior at the nest may affect predation and parasitism frequencies, fecundity, and nest survival and fledgling survival. All of these metrics determine reproductive success of individuals and may influence population persistence, especially for threatened and endangered species. My research investigated factors that affected these metrics for endangered black-capped vireos (Vireo atricapilla). Shrubland is considered high quality vireo habitat, with woodland vegetation types considered marginal. I located and monitored nests, conducted nest behavior observations, recorded behavior and predation at nests using video cameras, and resighted fledglings in shrubland, oak-juniper woodland, and deciduous woodland during the 2008–2010 breeding seasons. I monitored 302 black-capped vireo nests in 259 territories and resighted 350 fledglings with unique color combinations. Apparent nest success, nest survival, success of first nest attempts, parasitism and predation frequency, and fecundity did not differ statistically among vegetation types. Parasitism frequency was nearly twice as high in shrubland (22 percent) than in either woodland (12 percent in each) and varied by year. Nest-site characteristics differed among vegetation types, but nest survival was affected only by nest height and year; nests placed higher from the ground and nest attempts in 2008 and 2009 had lower survival. Fledgling survival was not affected by vegetation type or proximity of the nest to oak-juniper woodland. Nest behavior was not affected by vegetation characteristics, though nest attentiveness during incubation increased as average cover from 0 to 2 m increased. Females spent 80 percent more time on nests during incubation and 250 percent more time on nests during the nestling stage than males, but visitation was similar for each sex. Overall, the probability of nest success improved as male participation increased. My results emphasize the importance of male participation in determining the outcome of nests for species exhibiting bi-parental care. Furthermore, woodland habitats previously considered marginal may be good quality habitat in areas with large populations of black-capped vireos. Recognizing woodlands as non-typical, yet still suitable, habitat will allow managers to incorporate these vegetation types into management plans and recommendations for landowner conservation incentive programs.

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a viabilidade celular comparando os meios de conservação para enxerto ósseo. A preservação de células viáveis em procedimentos de enxerto ósseo é de fundamental importância para que se tenha a osteogênese. Foram utilizados 43 ratos machos. Após a antissepsia do campo operatório foi realizada incisão linear na região mediana da calota craniana para obtenção do enxerto da região parietal direita e esquerda as quais foram removidas com auxílio de trefina de 5mm de diâmetro acoplada em micro-motor de baixa rotação, sob constante irrigação com solução de soro fisiológico 0,9% estéril. As peças do enxerto foram acondicionadas em tubos de ensaio estéreis os quais foram devidamente identificadas de acordo com o grupo e mantidas dentro deste tubo conforme cada condição do grupo. Como meio de conservação da viabilidade celular do enxerto foi utilizado o soro fisiológico a 0,9% (Grupo I) e a solução de Euro Collins® (Grupo II) e ainda para verificar se a temperatura tem influência direta na manutenção da viabilidade celular foi analisado o enxerto ósseo conservado em temperatura ambiente (Grupo III) e o enxerto ósseo sem nenhuma solução, porém mantido em gelo (GrupoIV). Para avaliar a viabilidade celular foi utilizada análise histológica e imunoistoquímica imediata e ainda em cada grupo analisou-se a viabilidade celular no período de 6 horas, 12 horas, 24 horas e 30 horas. Como resultado observou-se que a solução de Euro Collins® apresentou-se superior ao soro fisiológico no que se diz respeito à manutenção da viabilidade celular do enxerto ósseo onde se pode notar viabilidade celular até o período de 30 horas. / Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze cellular viability comparing storage media for skull vault bone graft. Preservation of viable cells in bone graft procedures is of paramount importance to obtain osteogenesis. Forty-three male used in this study. After antisepsis of the operative field, a linear incision was made on the middle region of the skull vault to obtain a bone graft from the right and left parietal areas. The grafts were removed with a 5-mm diameter trephine bur coupled to low-speed handpiece under continuous irrigation with sterile 0.9% saline. The graft pieces were placed in sterile 5-mL test tubes with caps, and were properly identified according to the group and maintained inside the test tubes as per each group conditions. The storage media evaluated for preservation of graft cellular viability were 0.9% saline (Group I) and Euro Collins® solution (Group II). In order to assess whether the temperature has a direct influence on the maintenance of cellular viability, the analysis was extended to bone grafts stored at room temperature (Group III) and bone grafts with no solution, but maintained in ice (Group IV). Cellular viability was evaluated by immediate histological and immunohistochemical analyses. For each group, cellular viability was analyzed at 6, 12, 24 and 30 hours after procedure. The results of this study showed that Euro Collins® solution yielded better performance than 0.9% saline as regards the maintenance of bone graft cellular viability (up to 30 hours). / Orientador: Tetuo Okamoto / Coorientador: Roberta Okamoto / Banca: Luis Eduardo Marques Padovan / Banca: Hugo Nery Filho / Banca: Celso Koogi Sonoda / Banca: Idelmo Rangel Garcia Júnior / Banca: Wilson Roberto Poi / Doutor