Orientador: Marcos Silveira Buckeridge / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Biologia / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-22T12:30:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Latansio_SabrinaCostaRibeiro_D.pdf: 3607049 bytes, checksum: c52d621e9ef89b42d0f5fc2c9df1f6d8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Resumo: O Resumo poderá ser visualizado no texto completo da tese digital / Abstract: ...Note: The complete Abstract is available with the full electronic document / Doutorado / Biologia Vegetal / Doutora em Biologia Vegetal

Orientador: Marlies Sazima / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Biologia / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-21T12:52:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Amorim_FelipeWanderley_D.pdf: 21680900 bytes, checksum: d3888d6cbcafe24a20fcecee1b94e4fb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: Polinização por esfingídeos é provavelmente um dos sistemas menos estudados em comunidades tropicais, especialmente na Mata Atlântica, que constitui um dos biomas mais diversos e ameaçados do planeta. Foram estudadas a flora esfingófila e a fauna de Sphingidae em uma área de Floresta Ombrófila Densa Montana (FODM) e analisados os processos ecológicos subjacentes às interações entre esfingídeos e plantas. Ao todo 24 espécies compuseram a flora esfingófila da área estudada, dentre as quais, quatro espécies possuem adaptações estritas à polinização por esfingídeos. A fauna de esfingídeos foi composta por 50 espécies com grande predomínio de mariposas com probóscides curtas. Plantas e esfingídeos apresentaram ajustamento morfológico significativo na distribuição dos comprimentos de tubos florais e de probóscides, porém ao contrário do padrão geral de outras áreas na região Neotropical, não houve ajustamento fenológico estrito entre esfingídeos e plantas na Mata Atlântica. A presença sazonal de mariposas com longas probóscides na área está relacionada principalmente a emigração de espécies oriundas de ecossistemas adjacentes à FODM. Limitação de polinizadores foi comum nas espécies vegetais mais especializadas o que limitou a produção de frutos. Os processos de seleção mediada por polinizadores nestas espécies, também foram afetados. Porém, processos locais de seleção mediada por polinizadores, provavelmente devem agir na estruturação de ajustamentos morfológicos entre esfingídeos e plantas, mesmo sendo variáveis no tempo e no espaço, conforme sugerem os resultados. Apesar da ausência de ajustamento fenológico estrito entre esfingídeos e plantas na Mata Atlântica, o padrão geral registrado em outros biomas sugere ocorrência de esfingídeos de longas probóscides coincidente com a floração de espécies esfingófilas com longos tubos florais. Como este grupo de plantas oferece maior quantidade de néctar em um "nicho privado" aos esfingídeos de longas probóscides, esse ajustamento fenológico poderia ser visto como estratégia para minimizar a competição por recursos florais entre mariposas com probóscides longas e curtas nas comunidades de Sphingidae / Abstract: Hawkmoth pollination is probably one of the least studied pollination systems in tropical communities, particularly in the Atlantic Rainforest, one of the most diverse and threatened biomes in the world. In this work we studied the sphingophilous plants and the Sphingidae fauna in an area of Highland AtlanticRainforest (HARF) and analyzed the ecological processes underlying the interactions between plants and hawkmoths. Altogether, 24 species composed the sphingophilous flora recorded to the study site, among which four species had strict adaptations related to hawkmoth pollination. The hawkmoth fauna was composed of 50 species with great predominance of short-tongued moths. Hawkmoths and plants showed a significant morphological match in the distribution of floral tubes and proboscises lengths, but unlike the general pattern obtained for other areas in the Neotropical region, we did not record a strict phenological match between hawkmoths and plants in the Atlantic Rainforest. The seasonal occurrence of long-tongued moths in the study site is related mainly to the income of migrating species from adjacent ecosystems to the HARF. Pollinator-limitation was common in the most specialized sphingophilous plants limiting fruit-set. Pollinator-mediated selection processes in highly specialized species were also impaired. However, local processes of pollinator-mediated selection may operate structuring the morphological match between hawkmoths and plants in spite of being variable in time and space, as suggested by the results. Despite the absence of a strict phenological match between hawkmoths and plants in the Atlantic Rainforest, the general pattern recorded to other analyzed biomes suggests a concurrence of long-tongued hawkmoths and long-tubed flowers through the phenological time. Since this group of plants offers greater amounts of nectar in a "private niche" where only long-tongued hawkmoths can have access, such phenological match could be viewed as a strategy to reduce competition for floral resources between long- and short-tongued moths in the Sphingidae community / Doutorado / Biologia Vegetal / Doutor em Biologia Vegetal

Orientador: Marcos Pereira Marinho Aidar / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Biologia / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-21T19:18:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marchiori_NidiaMara_M.pdf: 3439360 bytes, checksum: 8e5d49e665742675abd331ec9cff9ba4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: O Nitrogênio é um nutriente essencial para o crescimento das plantas e produtividade de um ecossistema, visto sua ação como limitante para a fotossíntese ou relação com a reflectância da luz (albedo). Além disso, detém importância ecológica por ser uma ferramenta para a categorização de espécies em classes sucessionais baseado na utilização de suas formas disponíveis. Dessa forma, a compreensão da fisiologia do uso de N é essencial, especialmente em florestas tropicais, onde existem poucos estudos com essa abordagem. A Mata Atlântica (MA) é originalmente a segunda maior floresta tropical do continente americano, contudo grande parte de sua área e biodiversidade foi perdida e atualmente essa Floresta é definida como um "hotspot" para conservação da biodiversidade. O conhecimento e entendimento da estrutura e do funcionamento de ecossistemas complexos como os que compõem a MA é de suma importância para a discussão de temas atuais como o balanço de carbono global, nutrição vegetal e mudanças climáticas. Dentre os principais objetivos foram: a caracterização fitossociológica e estrutural de um trecho de Floresta Ombrófila Densa Montana (FODM), elucidar as estratégias de utilização de nitrogênio pelas plantas e avaliar através de parâmetros foliares, as respostas das plantas frente à mudança da estação do ano e a sazonalidade intrínseca. A área de coleta estava localizada na microbacia Ribeirão Casa de Pedra, Núcleo Santa Virgínia/Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar- São Luiz do Paraitinga, SP. Quanto à estrutura e composição do trecho de FODM estudado pode-se verificar uma floresta em estádio secundário inicial de regeneração avançando para uma condição mais tardia, sendo essa definição baseada tanto no histórico de utilização da área, quanto na composição de espécies e fisiologia do uso de nitrogênio. Assim, os resultados indicaram que em FODM há intensa diversidade biológica e diversidade funcional. Importante ressaltar também que esse projeto de mestrado foi parte integrante do Projeto Temático "Carbon tracker and water availability: controls of land use and climate changes" (Clima - FAPESP 08/58120-3; período de 2009-2013; coordenação Humberto Ribeiro da Rocha), cujo objetivo principal foi a quantificação à longo prazo da dinâmica dos fluxos de água, energia e CO2 em Biomas de Cerrado e Mata Atlântica no sudeste do Brasil / Abstract: Nitrogen is an essencial nutrient for plant growth and ecosystem productivity, either by limiting photosynthesis or related to the light reflectance (albedo). In addition, N has an ecological importance because it can be a tool for the categorization of species in ecological succession and functional types based on the use of its available forms. Thus, understanding the physiology of N use is essential, especially in tropical forests, where despite the impending increase of this element as a result of intensive fertilization or atmospheric deposition there are few studies using this approach. The Atlantic Forest (AF) is originally the second largest rainforest at the America continent, but much of its area and biodiversity has been lost and now the forest is defined as a "hotspot" for biodiversity conservation. The knowledge and understanding of the structure and functioning of complex ecosystems such as those that comprise the AF is of paramount importance for the discussion of current issues as the global carbon balance, plant nutrition and climate change. The main aims were: phytosociological and structural characterization of the tree component in a Montane Tropical Rainforest, understand the strategies of nitrogen use by plants and assess through leaf parameters, the response of plants to the change of season and intrinsic seasonality. The study area of the three chapters that follow are inserted in the watershed Ribeirão Casa de Pedra, Núcleo Santa Virginia Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar, located in São Luiz do Paraitinga-SP. The results indicated that Montane Tropical Rainforest was in initial secondary stage of regeneration evolving to a climax condition, based on the past human disturbance in the area, species composition and physiology of N use. Also indicated that this forest has many species and functional diversity. It is also important to note that this Master's project is part of the Thematic Project "Carbon tracker and water availability: controls of land use and climate changes" (Climate - FAPESP 08/58120-3; period 2009-2013; coordinated by Humberto Ribeiro da Rocha), whose main objective is to quantify the long-term dynamics of fluxes of water, CO2, energy at Cerrado and Atlantic Forest biomes in southeastern Brazil / Mestrado / Biologia Vegetal / Mestra em Biologia Vegetal

M.Tech. (Chiropractic) / Purpose: The aim of this study was to look at the effectiveness of massage with MYO₂ gel in conjunction with Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) for the treatment of patients with posterior mechanical neck pain, with regards to pain, disability and cervical spine range of motion. The effect of these treatments was evaluated using a questionnaire consisting of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and a Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index Questionnaire, and by measuring cervical spine range of motion using a cervical range of motion (CROM) measuring device. Method: 30 participants with posterior mechanical neck pain were randomly divided into two groups based on the order they start the study in. Group A – control group, received SMT to the cervical spine, followed by massage with ultrasound gel over the upper trapezius muscle and the area of the posterior neck musculature. Group B – experimental group, received SMT of the cervical spine, followed by massage with MYO₂ gel over the upper trapezius muscle and the area of the posterior neck musculature. Participants were treated six times out of a total of seven sessions, over a maximum three week period. Procedure: Subjective data was collected at the beginning of the first and fourth and seventh consultations. This was done by means of a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and a Vernon- Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index Questionnaire in order to assess pain and disability levels. Objective data was collected at the beginning of the first, fourth session, and seventh consultation by means of measuring cervical spine range of motion using a cervical range of motion (CROM) measuring device. Analysis of collected data was performed by a statistician from STATKON; a department of the University of Johannesburg. Results: When comparing the VAS of the initial with the final consultation it showed a statistically significant difference in both groups. This indicated that both interventions were effective in decreasing the perceived level of neck pain (VAS score). When comparing the Neck Pain and Disability Index of the initial with the final consultation it showed a statistically significant difference in both groups. This indicated that both interventions were effective in decreasing neck pain and disability of the cervical spine. When comparing the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) of the initial consultation with the final consultation it showed a statistically significant improvement in both groups in all directions of motion. Both groups resulted in an increase in range of motion over time. Group B had a greater average CROM percentage increase of 28.60% average compared to Group A which had an average percentage increase of 22.25%.

Within the area under consideration there are two great series of strata. The lower one is known as the Purcell-Belt Series and is divided into two main groups. A widespread unconformity separates the Purcell Series from the younger and overlying Windermere Series. The Lower Purcell-Belt group consists of the Aldridge-Prichard, Creston-Ravalli, Kitchener-Wallace, and Siyeh-Striped Peak. They were deposited under marine conditions from the erosion of a western Precambrian Cascadia. The Upper Purcell-Belt group consists of the Dutch Creek, Mount Nelson and their equivalents in Canada and the Missoula Group of Montana and possibly the Priest River group of Washington. This group is separated from the Lower Purcell by a period of diastrophism marked by the intrusion of Purcell sills and the extrusion of Purcell lavas. The Upper Purcell-Belt sediments were derived from the positive areas as a result of the preceding crusted disturbance. The Purcell-Belt times were closed by large scale orogeny called the "Purcell Uplift". The north-south trending belt of Purcell mountains formed a landmass which greatly affected lower Palaeozoic stratigraphy. This positive area is commonly referred to as the "Montana Island". The Precambrian portion of the Windermere Series includes the Toby-Shedroof conglomerate, Irene Deola volcanics and the Horsethief Creek-Monk formations. The clastic formations were derived from the Purcell Mountains and deposited on their western flank. Marine conditions arose during Horsethief Creek times. The Cambrian portion of the Windermere Series was deposited in a north-south trending geosynclinal trough which extended from the Metaline quadrangle to the Field-Golden area of the Rocky Mountains and probably beyond. It includes the lower quartzitic Hamill Group and the overlying limy and argillaceous Lardeau group. They were deposited as the shoreline transgressed south and east over the "Montana Island" and reduced it from one of high relief to one of low relief. Stages of emergence and resumed sedimentation are indicated, by upper formations of the Lardeau group. / Science, Faculty of / Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Department of / Graduate

Ancient Cataclysmic Floods were the Ice Age Floods that left erosional and depositional features and preceded the Missoula Floods (15-18,000 ka) in the Pacific Northwest of the United States (Allen et al., 2009). All previously studied ancient sites were visited (14) and new sites (11) were found; four Missoula Flood quarries were also visited; a total of 29 sites were studied in this thesis. The use of calcrete paleosols to provide relative age dates for flood deposits was analyzed in this thesis. Missoula Flood gravel pits were sampled in order to examine the degree of calcrete development in flood deposits of known ages. All of the Missoula Flood deposits tested contain Stage 1 calcrete soil development. Calcrete paleosols at sites with evidence for older floods were all analyzed. Eight sites have paleosols with Stage II development (3-12% CaCO3): Rulo Outcrop, Potholes Coulee, Leslie Road, Benge, E. Callaway Road, Collier Coulee, Palouse, and Connell. Five sites have paleosols with Stage II+ development (12-17% CaCO3): Brown Road, Leslie Road, Benge, Reese Coulee, and Connell. Fourteen sites have paleosols with Stage III development (17-35% CaCO3): The Dalles, Rulo Outcrop, Winans Road 1, Poplar Heights, Yakima Bluffs, Canal Outcrop, Othello Canal, Reese Coulee, Potholes Coulee, E. Callaway Road, Frenchmen Coulee, Macall, Ritzville, and East Connell. One site has a paleosol with Stage III+ development (35-50% CaCO3): Othello Canal. Ancient Cataclysmic flooding initiated in the Early Pleistocene, at least 1.5 Ma. Sixteen field sites show evidence for Early Pleistocene flooding, preserved in all six provinces: Othello Channels, Columbia River Gorge, Cheney-Palouse Scabland, Quincy Basin, Pasco Basin, and the Walla Walla Valley. There are 26 field sites with evidence for Middle Pleistocene flooding, present in all regions except Othello Channels. Eleven of those 26 sites also show evidence for Early Pleistocene floods. Evidence for Early and Middle Pleistocene floods is present over a wide distribution of elevations from 117 to 524 meters.

Only a few hardy men had ventured into America's intermountain west prior to the year 1847. Arriving in this year, the Mormons, under Brigham Young, slowly conquered parts of the Great Basin and within a few years had produced a self-sustaining agricultural economy. production of a surplus in farm products awaited only the emergence of a "foreign" market. This market was soon forthcoming.The developing process of Utah-Montana relations from 1847 through 1881 was a natural occurance. From the very first, men from Utah traveled northward. The Mormon experiment at Ft. Lemhi during the late 1850's was a prime example of their interest and penetration. Many Utahns were engaged in the Emigrant Road "stock" trade, driving worn-out animals into the Montana valleys to recuperate and returning them south again in the spring.

Identifying family factors that influence parental choice of discipline has been a continuing topic of interest to researchers. The purpose of this study was to examine factors that predict child rearing strategies in a survey population of 330 mothers enrolled in the federal Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program in rural Montana and urban Los Angeles, and to answer the following questions: (1) What are the descriptive characteristics of the population under study? (2) What are the descriptive characteristics of the reported child rearing strategies? (3) Which combinations of individual parental characteristics best predict each self-reported child rearing strategy? (4) Which blocks of parental characteristics (i.e., demographic, psychological, Situational) as adapted from Belsky’s Multiple Determinants of Parenting Model, best predict reported use of each child rearing strategy? To answer the first two questions, means analysis and cross-tabulation analysis were used. The third question was answered by stepwise multiple regression analysis, and the fourth question by hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The Parenting Project survey questionnaire used in the research consisted of five self-reporting instruments: Demographic Information, sections of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory, Parental Satisfaction Scale, Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire, and Maternal Reactions to a Child’s Deviant Behavior Scale (MRCDB). There was a series of dependent variables for reported child rearing strategies from the MRCDB scale (i.e., spank, praise, reason, allow, and consequences). Independent variables were mother’s age, educational attainment, race-ethnicity, level of parent satisfaction, level of parental acceptance, level of flexibility in child behavior expectations, level of personal adjustment, marital status, occupational prestige, and region of residence. Analysis revealed that race-ethnicity, educational attainment, level of acceptance, level of flexibility, and region of residence were consistent predictors of child rearing strategies. Predictors came from all three blocks, which confirmed Belsky’s Model of Multiple Determinants of Parenting, and extended it to apply to child rearing strategies. No one block was identified as a stronger predictor than the others. / Ed. D.

The Texas Constitution of 1876 set aside three million acres of Texas public land in exchange for construction of the monumental red granite Capitol that continues to house Texas state government today. The Capitol project and the land went to an Illinois syndicate led by men influential in business and politics. Austin's statehouse is a recognizable symbol of Texas around the world. So too, the massive Panhandle tract given in exchange -- what became the "fabulous" XIT Ranch -- has come to, for many, symbolize Texas and its role in the nineteenth century cattle boom. After finding sales prospects for the land, known as the Capitol Reservation, weak at the time, backed by British capital, the Illinois group, often called the Capitol Syndicate, turned their efforts to cattle ranching to satisfy investors until demand for the land increased. The operation included a satellite ranch in Montana to which two-year-old steers from Texas were sent for fattening, often "over the trail" on a route increasingly blocked by people and settlement. Rather than a study focused on ranching operations on the ground -- the roundups, the cattle drives, the cowboys -- this instead uncovers the business and political side of the Syndicate's ranching operation, headquartered in Chicago. The operation of the XIT Ranch looked more like other Gilded Age businesses employing armies of clerks, bookkeepers, and secretaries instead of how great western ranches have been portrayed for years in popular literature and media. The XIT Ranch existed from 1885 to 1912, yet from Texas to Montana the operation left a deep imprint on community culture and historical memory.

UB Freiberg – Geo- und Montanwissenschaften in Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft An der Freiberger Universitätsbibliothek „Georgius Agricola“ nehmen aufgrund des Profils der TU Bergakademie Freiberg die Geo- und Montanwissenschaften einen wichtigen Platz ein. Gleich zwei von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) geförderte geo- und montanwissenschaftliche Sondersammelgebiete (SSG) werden von ihr betreut. Für den Wissenstransfer der langjährig aufgebauten Fachkompetenz in diesen Themenbereichen wurde 2008 die seit längerer Zeit erstmals stattfindende deutschlandweite geo- und montanwissenschaftliche Fachreferatsweiterbildung durch die UB Freiberg ausgerichtet.