The flood of 2000 caused extensive changes within the riparian landscape of the Sabie River, Kruger National Park (KNP). Changes within the riparian landscape and the removal of vegetation resulted in considerable changes in riparian vegetation characteristics. Open patches created by the flood served as a template for the establishment of new species and the regeneration of existing species, which consequently resulted in a patch mosaic. This memorable event encouraged an investigation into the response of the Sabie River ecosystem to the memorable Large Infrequent Disturbance (LID). Riparian ecosystems are driven by varying combinations of environmental factors, such as water availability, disturbance, herbivory, fire and river morphology. This complexity depicts unique vegetation structure and assemblages of associated plant species. The lack of sufficient knowledge on the role of riparian vegetation in the health assessment of surrounding ecosystems along semi-arid rivers prompted the establishment of the Kruger Rivers Post Flood Research Program (KRPFRP). Research conducted through this monitoring program four years after the 2000 flood, revealed no significant changes in the species composition, although the location and density of many common riparian species have been changed. There was a decrease in species density across the macro channel floor (MCF) and an increase in species density across the macro channel bank (MCB). Furthermore, it was reported that the flood altered the distribution of height classes across the macro channel. In general the riparian vegetation was shorter and bushier four years post-flood. These studies furthermore illustrated that the tree to shrub ratio did not change drastically from pre-flood conditions, although a decrease in the number of shrub individuals was reported. The research presented in this dissertation was designed to further explore changes in woody species composition and structure along the Sabie River, KNP at a post flood temporal interval, i.e. between the last survey in 2004 (by the KRPFRP) and 2010. For data compatibility, the sampling and analytical approach of this study conforms to the approach followed by the KRPFRP. Data were sampled within four preselected belt-transects that form part of the larger KRPFRP. All established woody individuals were counted and measured within each contiguous 10 m x 30 m plot within each of the four belt-transects. Log transformed species composition data were analysed through the application of the Bray Curtis dissimilarity index in combination with Ward’s method of clustering. Statistical significant differences between clusters were tested through the application of the Fisher’s exact relationship test. The MIXED Procedure or PROC MIXED model was used to investigate change within the vegetation structural data. Results obtained through the various analytical methods broadly support the findings of the KRPFRP. No significant change in woody species composition could be detected between 2004 and 2010. However, a change in the density (increase and decrease) of certain species across the MCB and MCF was revealed. Species richness and density increased significantly on the MCF oppose to small changes on the MCB. A significant increase in the total number of shrubs on the MCF contributed to an overall increase in woody density for the entire study area between 2004 and 2010. Shrubs therefore remained the most dominant growth form in both sampling years. Trees decreased across the MCB although the total number of established trees remained unchanged between 2004 and 2010. Riparian vegetation structure is directly linked to species assemblages, hence the continued dominance of shrub species along the Sabie River in the KNP The Sabie River riparian landscape is therefore still characterised by short and multi-stemmed woody individuals ten years after the LID. / Thesis (MSc (Environmental Sciences))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013

Pyrethroids are ones of the most used pesticides worldwides. The widespread use and high stability of pyrethroids lead to the assumption of that their occurrence in the environment could be quite frequent. They can reach water ecosystem as pollutants. Residues of pyrethroids are not only detected in the water column, but also in sediments and in fish tissues. The first study was devoted to the product Nexide containing 60 g.l-1 of active substance gamma-cyhalothrin. Tested Nexide concentrations were 5, 25, 50, 100, and 250 &microg.l-1. Early life stage test was used.Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) was tested. There were significant mortalities in all concentrations except the lowest concentration during the trial. The lowest concentration tested 5 &microg.l-1 only caused a slightly increased mortality. This lowest concentration influenced the growth in length and weight negatively, decelerated ontogenetic development, and made the body surface of the individuals darker. Histopathology of individuals from this concentration revealed dystrophy in liver. Examination of kidney, intestine and gills did not show significant histopathological differences compared with control. The evaluation of selected parameters of oxidative stress demonstrated a significantly higher activity of detoxification enzyme glutathione-S.transferase (GST) and a significantly lower activity of defensive enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx) compared with the control group. The other examined parameters of oxidative stress such as catalase (CAT), glutation reductase (GR), and lipid peroxidation determined by using the thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARs) were comparable to the control group. Changes in oxidative stress parameters suggest that exposure of the organism to the product Nexide in the given concentration leads to dysbalance of defensive enzymes. The second study was devoted to the product Cyperkill 25 EC containing 250 g.l-1. Tested Cyperkill 25 EC concentrations were 7.2, 36, 72, 144, and 360 &microg.l-1. The procedure of the trial was the same as the preceded one. There were 100% mortalities in all concentrations except the lowest concentration during the trial. The lowest tested concentration 7.2 &microg.l-1 allowed 90% of individuals to stay alive till the end of experiment. The lowest concentration influenced the growth in length and weight negatively and decelerated ontogenetic development compared with the control. Any individual exposed to this concentration did not reach juvenile stage until the end of the trial. Dark pigmentation was visible in 68% of these exposed individuals on the last day. Similar darkening was visible in individuals from higher concentrations shortly before death too. Histological examination did not revealed significant changes in intestine, liver, kidney, and gills compared with the control group. Evaluation of selected parameters of oxidative stress demonstrated significantly lower activities of GST, GR, and GPx. Activities of CAT and TBARS were comparable with the control group. Changes in oxidative stress parameters suggest that exposure of the organism to the product Cyperkill 25 EC in the given concentration could induce oxidative stress and interfere with the activities of antioxidant enzymes. The presented thesis summarises actual data about pyrethroids and their influence on fish. The demonstrated effects confirm high susceptibility of early developmental stages of fish to tested pesticides. When interpreting the results, we have to take into account the fact that studies showed this risk even on single pyrethroid substances. But water organisms are exposed to many other more or less toxic products and substances in a real environment. These xenobiotics could react with each other and their mixture could even potentiate negative effects. The performed studies also clearly show the significant differences in the sensitivity of embryonic and embryolarval tests.

One potent, yet little recognized tool in therapy is humour. As the desire to be entertained through humour is near universal the establishment and return of a positive sense of humour may be considered a goal of therapy. The goal of Gestalt exploration is awareness. From its origin Gestalt theory includes addressing body experiences such as laughter and emotional expression through humour. In Gestalt Theory a contact boundary disturbance such as deflection refers to the ways in which individuals may refuse contact with their environment in order to avoid aware¬ness. The goal of this study was to explore the implementation of humour as a deflective technique where contact boundary disturbances occur, to bring about change. Aspects of humour, namely the ability to perceive the comic as well as the ability to produce it, aid therapy and relationship building, and help the client to deflect in a way that enhances emotional well-being. / Humor, geringskat in terapie, is 'n uiters sterk hulpmiddel. Aangesien die behoefte om vermaak te word deur humor universeel is, is die terugkeer van 'n positiewe sin vir humor 'n deurdagte doel vir terapie. Die doel van die Gestalt eksplorasie is bewuswording. Van die begin af sluit Gestalt teorie liggaamservaringe soos lag en emosioneie uitdrukking deur humor in. In Gestalt Teorie verwys 'n kontakgrens versteuring soos defleksie, na die wyse waarop individue kontak met die omgewing vermy, om sodoende bewuswording te vermy. Die doel van die studie was om die implementering van humor as deflektiewe tegniek, waar kontak grens versteuringe en weerstande voorkom, as verandering teweeg kan bring. Aspekte van humor, naamlik die moontlikheid om die komiese waar te neem, sowel as om dit te produseer, versterk terapie and vehoudingsbou, beide aspekte help die klient om te deflekteer op so 'n wyse dat emosioneie goedvoel bevorder word. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

The aim of this research was to determine how Gestalt Therapy could be utilised to re-write life script. Transactional Analysis terminology was translated into Gestalt Therapy, especially the terms life script, life position and re-writing in the literature study. Gestalt Therapy concepts of importance for the research were also discussed in the literature study. An empirical study was conducted, involving one respondent, for whom Gestalt Therapy sessions were provided with the aim of determining how life script could be re-written through such intervention. Gestalt Therapy concepts and life script concepts were identified during the therapy process. A re-written life script was formulated by the researcher corresponding with the level of functioning of the respondent during therapy and in relation to the respondent's life position. The researcher deducts from the entire study, but especially from the empirical study that life script can be re-written by means of utilising Gestalt Therapy. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The abuse of psychoactive substances interferes negatively on women's health, causing problems in various spheres of life in the world. As a result, this study aimed to understand the reasons why women assigned to the abuse of psychoactive substances. It is a qualitative research, phenomenological in nature based on theoretical-methodological Alfred Schütz, held at the Alcohol and Drugs Psychosocial Care Center "Caminhos do Sol" in the municipality of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The participants of the research were women who abuse psychoactive substances, ranging in age from 25 to 56 years old, doing treatment in this service. The production of the data occurred in the months of May and June 2013, through the phenomenological interview, which was recorded and was closed with the sufficiency of meanings. It was developed the comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the statements, in which elaborate steps were used by an author in the field of nursing which is a national reference of Social Phenomenology of Alfred Schütz. Ethical aspects have been complied with, in accordance with resolution nº 196/96 of the National Health Council. In the comprehensive analysis of typical action of women who abuse psychoactive substances, were care for two concrete categories: The first was the influences of social relations for the use/abuse of psychoactive substances that unveiled the influence of family, companions and friends both to the beginning of the use of psychoactive substances, as in abuse and relapse. The second was the conflicting family relationships and losses as fuse for the abuse of psychoactive substances that revealed that women have experienced family troubled relations, assaults, financial difficulties, losses due to death of relatives and companions, removal of conviviality with family, betrayal by the companions and loss of their dreams. It is hoped that this study will provide subsidies for activities of health professionals, as they can plan strategies of care according to the everyday needs of women. Still, it contributes to the family and to society, so that they can carry out concerted actions, and thus, acting directly on prevention of psychoactive substance abuse by women. / O abuso de substâncias psicoativas interfere de modo negativo na saúde das mulheres, ocasionando problemas em diversas esferas no mundo da vida. Em virtude disso, este estudo teve como objetivo compreender os motivos porque atribuídos por mulheres ao abuso de substâncias psicoativas. Nesse sentido, este estudo apresenta uma abordagem qualitativa de natureza fenomenológica fundamentada no referencial teórico-metodológico de Alfred Schütz, realizada no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e drogas Caminhos do Sol do município de Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. As participantes deste estudo foram mulheres, na faixa etária de 25 a 56 anos, que abusam de substâncias psicoativas e que realizam tratamento no Centro anteriormente referido. A produção dos dados ocorreu nos meses de maio e junho de 2013, por meio da entrevista fenomenológica, gravada, a qual foi encerrada quando houve a suficiência de significados. Foi desenvolvida a análise e interpretação compreensiva dos depoimentos, em que foram utilizados os passos elaborados por um autor da área da enfermagem que vem estudando sobre a Fenomenologia Social de Alfred Schütz. Foram respeitados os aspectos éticos, conforme Resolução Nº196/96 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde. Na análise compreensiva do típico da ação das mulheres que abusam de substâncias psicoativas, foram desveladas duas categorias concretas: influências das relações sociais para o uso/abuso de substâncias psicoativas desvelou a influência da família, companheiros e amizades tanto para o início do uso de substâncias psicoativas, como no abuso e recaída; as relações familiares conflituosas e as perdas como estopim para o abuso de substâncias psicoativas revelou que as mulheres vivenciaram relações familiares conturbadas, agressões, dificuldades financeiras, perdas por morte de familiares e companheiros, afastamento do convívio com familiares, traição pelos companheiros e perda de seus sonhos. Espera-se que o presente estudo forneça subsídios para atuação dos profissionais de saúde, pois estes poderão planejar estratégias de cuidado de acordo com as necessidades do cotidiano das mulheres. Além disso, o estudo visa contribuir com a família e para com a sociedade, para que possam realizar ações conjuntas, e deste modo, atuar diretamente na prevenção do abuso de substâncias psicoativas por mulheres.

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Orientador: Carlos Roberto Minussi / Resumo: Esta pesquisa é dedicada ao desenvolvimento de uma metodologia para a realização do diagnóstico de distúrbios de tensão de sistemas de distribuição de energia elétrica, baseada no uso de sistemas imunológicos artificiais (SIA). Trata-se da proposição de um novo paradigma no ambiente dos SIA que confere o aprendizado de modo contínuo (plasticidade). Esta concepção permite compor um sistema de diagnóstico apto a aprender continuamente, contemplando novos tipos de distúrbios advindos da constante evolução do setor elétrico, sem a necessidade de reiniciar o processo de aprendizado. Neste contexto, empregam-se dois algoritmos imunológicos artificiais, sendo o algoritmo de seleção negativa, responsável pelo processo de reconhecimento de padrões, e o algoritmo de seleção clonal responsável pelo processo de aprendizado. A principal aplicação deste novo método é auxiliar na operação do sistema durante distúrbios, bem como, supervisionar o sistema de proteção, e estar apto a acompanhar a evolução dos sistemas elétricos adquirindo conhecimento continuamente. Para avaliar a eficácia e o desempenho deste novo método foram realizadas simulações de distúrbios de tensão em sistemas de distribuições de energia elétrica com 5, 33, 84 e 134 barras, no software ATP/EMTP. Os resultados obtidos com esta abordagem mostram robustez e eficiência quando comparados à literatura. / Doutor

CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Com o constante aumento de componentes eletrônicos inseridos nas diversas áreas da eletrônica na atualidade, torna-se evidente a preocupação de elevados distúrbios harmônicos de corrente na qualidade da energia. Este trabalho tem a finalidade de abordar uma das alternativas para reduzir esse problema, desenvolvendo um retificador de 12 pulsos com dois conversores CC-CC SEPIC de 500 W em cada retificador, com isolação galvânica, operando em condução contínua e com elevado fator de potência e baixa distorção harmônica na corrente de entrada do retificador. A utilização do autotransformador contribui na diminuição do peso e volume da estrutura, sendo a isolação feita no estágio intermediário de alta frequência. A conexão entre a carga e o retificador de múltiplos pulsos convencionalmente é feita a partir da utilização de transformadores especiais de interfase. Entretanto, eles possuem um projeto complexo e, ainda peso e volume consideráveis. Por isso, esses transformadores especiais são substituídos por conversores estáticos, os quais garantem o equilíbrio entre cada grupo retificador e conseguem regular a tensão de saída. Essa estrutura pode ser utilizada em diversas aplicações dentre elas, no acionamento de máquinas elétricas, em carregadores de bateria e dentro de aeronaves, exercendo funções antes comandadas por mecanismos hidráulicos, pneumáticos e mecânicos, aumentando a confiabilidade do processo. Este trabalho aborda detalhadamente o desenvolvimento de duas estratégias de controle, com o objetivo de equilibrar o processamento de potência entre cada módulo e regular a tensão de saída. Foram obtidos os resultados computacionais, e experimentais através da construção de um protótipo. / With the constant increase of electronic components inserted in the diverse areas of electronics at the present time, it becomes evident a concern of harmonic disturbances of current in the quality of the energy. This work has the purpose of addressing one of the alternatives to reduce this problem, developed a 12-pulse rectifier with two DC-DC SEPIC converters of 500 W in each rectifier, with galvanic isolation, operating in continuous conduction and with high power factor and low harmonic distortion in the rectifier input current. The use of the autotransformer contributes to the reduction of the weight and volume of the structure, being an insulation made on the intermediate stage of high frequency. The connection between a load and the multi-pulse rectifier is conventionally made from the use of special interface transformers. They include a complex design and still have considerable weight and volume. Therefore, these special transformers are replaced by the static converters, which guarantee the balance between each rectifier group and obtain regular output voltage. This structure can be used in a variety of applications, such as driving electric machines, battery chargers and aircraft, performing functions previously controlled by hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical mechanisms, increasing the reliability of the process. This work presents in detail the development of two control strategies, with the objective of balancing the power processing between each module and regulating the output voltage. The computational and experimental results were obtained through the construction of a prototype. / Dissertação (Mestrado)

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Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:38:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ALBERTO FARES AKEL JUNIOR.pdf: 5112998 bytes, checksum: f18fc33d2f9508c3ec265c0efa016b43 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-08-21 / Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo / We study the behavior of the Earth-ionosphere waveguide through the modeling of the propagation of very low frequency radio waves (VLF). We use the computational model LWPC (Long Wave Propagation Capability) to estimate changes in amplitude and phase of the VLF signals detected by the SAVNET network (South America VLF NETwork), and thus try to understand the behavior of the lower ionosphere under different ionization conditions. The research was divided into two parts. The first part investigates the behavior of the VLF signals in quiescent regimes of ionization. Amplitude and phase simulations for the were carried out, modifying adapting polynomials for the β and h parameters (or Wait s parameters) as a function of the zenithal angle. The second part of this research, uses these polynomials in the study of the lower ionosphere under transient ionization regimes in two distinct conditions: first during of solar flares and second during solar eclipse. For the simulations under solar flare conditions, we calculate the changes in β and ℎ′ parameters during the 25/03/2008 solar explosion. With these values, we calculate the electronic density profile through an exponential model and we find that the electronic density at 75 km is ∼ 104 cm−3, that is twenty times higher than during quiescent conditions. To evaluate our parameter estimates, we calculate the variation of the Wait s parameters for the case of twelve solar events of different classes. We note that the variations Δℎ′ found in this work are larger than that in Muraoka, Murata e Sato (1977) because they consider the variations in the conductivity gradient. For the solar eclipse simulations on 11/07/2011, we investigate its effect on the VLF phase. For this, we use the obscuration coefficient to estimate the guide height variation along the whole path during the eclipse. The simulations reproduce the phase behavior during the eclipse. However, a delay of about twenty four minutes was observed between the simulated and observed measurements. The observed delay is a direct consequence of own estimates of the perturbed ionospheric height and it causal relation with the obscuration during the eclipse. lower ionosphere, VLF, modeling, ionospheric disturbances, solar flares, solar eclipse. / Neste trabalho realizamos o estudo do comportamento do guia de ondas terra-ionosfera através da modelagem da propagação ondas de rádio de frequência muito baixa (VLF). Para isto, utilizamos o modelo computacional LWPC (Long Wave Propagation Capability) para estimar as variações de amplitude e fase de sinais de VLF detectados nos trajetos da rede SAVNET (South America VLF NETwork) e assim compreender o comportamento da baixa ionosfera em diferentes regimes de ionização. A pesquisa foi dividida em duas partes. A primeira parte, investigou o comportamento do sinal VLF em regimes quiescente de ionização, assim realizou-se simulações de amplitude e fase adaptando polinômios que definem os parâmetros β e ℎ′ (ou parâmetros de Wait) em função do ângulo zenital solar. Na segunda parte desta pesquisa, aplicou-se os polinômios no estudo da baixa ionosfera sob regimes transientes de ionização em duas condições distintas. A primeira para o caso de explosões solares e a segunda um para eclipse solar. Nas simulações relativas a explosões solares, calculamos as variações dos parâmetros β e ℎ′ durante o evento do dia 25/03/2008. Com esses valores, calculamos o perfil de densidade eletrônica, através de um modelo exponencial e observamos que a densidade eletrônica em 75 km é ∼ 104 cm−3, ou seja, vinte vezes maiores que antes da explosão. Para avaliar nossas estimativas, calculamos a variação dos parâmetros de Wait para doze eventos de diferentes classes. Observamos que as variações Δℎ′ neste trabalho são sempre maiores do que as descritas em Muraoka, Murata e Sato (1977), devido elas considerarem as variações no gradiente de condutividade. Nas simulações relativa ao eclipse solar do dia 11/07/2011, investigamos seu efeito na fase observada. Para esse estudo, utilizou-se o coeficiente de obscurecimento para realizar as simulações, desta forma foi possível estimar a variação da altura do guia ao longo de todo o trajeto durante o eclipse. As simulações reproduziram o comportamento da fase durante o eclipse. Entretanto, foi observado um atraso entre as medidas calculadas e observadas de aproximadamente ∼ vinte e quatro minutos. O atraso observado é diretamente decorrente da estimativa da altura de referência da ionosfera pertubada e de sua relação causal com o obscurecimento durante o eclipse.