Health and Safety at Work: Analysis from the Brazilian Documentary Film Flesh and Bone

Mendes, Luciano,dos Santos, Heliani Berlato,Ichikawa, Elisa Yoshie Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute 2017 Safety and health at work Vol.8 No.4

Background: The objective of this article is to make some analysis on the process of work and accidents occurring in slaughterhouses, evidenced in the Brazilian documentary film called Flesh and Bone. As such, it was necessary to discuss an alternative theoretical concept in relation to theories about health and safety at work. This alternative discussion focuses on the concepts of biopower and biopolitics. Methods: The use of audiovisual elements in research is not new, and there is already a branch of studies with methodological and epistemological variations. The Brazilian documentary Flesh and Bone was the basis for the research. The analysis of this documentary will be carried out from two complementary perspectives: "textual analysis" and "discourse analysis." Results: Flesh and Bone presents problems related to health and safety at work in slaughterhouses because of the constant exposure of workers to knives, saws, and other sharp instruments in the workplace. The results show that in favor of higher production levels, increased overseas market sales, and stricter quality controls, some manufacturers resort to various practices that often result in serious injuries, disposal, and health damages to workers. Conclusion: Flesh and Bone, by itself, makes this explicit in the form of denunciation based on the situation of these workers. What it does not make clear is that, in the context of biopolitics, the actions aimed at solving these problems or even reducing the negative impacts for this group of workers, are not efficient enough to change such practices.

O Ensino da Li'ngua Mirandesa em Portugal : Recolha de Elementos Collecting the Data

Mendes, Ana Isabel C. 이베로아메리카연구소 부산외국어대학교 2003 이베로아메리카 Vol.5 No.-

In this article, we intend to offer a synthesis of the teaching of the Mirandese language in Portugal from 1986 until 2004. We realized that the information about the subject was somewhat dispersed and, after several contacts established with teachers, professors and other specialists, we were able to obtain satisfactory results in order to dr aw a brief panoramic study of the teaching of Mirandese in Portugal. The text is presented through examining the different localities in which Mirandese has been taught during this period: Lisboa, Porto, Vil a Real and the region of Miranda do Douro (Sendim, Miranda do Do uro, Palacoulo, Fonte de Aldeia, Malhadas and Duas Igrejas). We provide information about the teaching of Mirandese in schools and institutions located in these localities, regarding school year(s) and level(s), teaching hours, goals and programs, and teachers and students. Linguas usadas / Languages used: portugue^s e mirande^s. A lingua mirandesa e′uma lingua roma^nica minorita′ria ou regional, falada por entre 12.000 a 15.000 pessoas, no Nordeste de Portugal, co ncelhos de Miranda do Douro (Sm Martino de Angueim, Cicuiro, C ustantin, Paradela Aldinuoba, Bal d'Aila, Miranda do Douro, Freixe nosa, Picuote, Speciosa, Pruoba, Infainc, Zeniiio, Malhadas, Peinha Brana, San Pedro de la Silba, Palancar, Bal de Mira, Fuonte Lhad ron, Palacuolo, Augas Bibas, Dues Eigreijas, Ce′rceno, Prado Gaton, Fuonte Alde′, Bila chana de Barciosa e Sendin) e de Vimioso (Bilas seco e Angueira) (1). O trabalho desenvolvido no se′c. XIX, por Jose′Leite de Vasconcell os, marca o ini′cio do estudo, promocao e divulgaca~o desta lingua de tradica~o oral e rural (2), reconhecida oficialmente em 1999, atrave′s d a Lei n?? 7/99 de 29 de Janeiro (3). Os artigos 3?? e 5" desta lei cond uzem A necessidade de regulamentar o direito a、 aprendizagem do m irande^s, bem como necessa′rio apoio logistico, te′cnico e cientifico (4). E neste a^mbito que se enquadra o Despacho Normativo n?? 35/99 (5), que regulamenta o ensino do mirande^s em estabelecimentos dos ensinos basico e secunddario do concelho de Miranda do Douro.

An Alternative Approach to Customs Union Theory : A Balance of Payments Framework to Measure Integraton Effects

Mendes, A.J. Margues 세종대학교 국제경제연구소 1986 Journal of Economic Integration Vol.1 No.1

Gene Tree Discordance Can Generate Patterns of Diminishing Convergence over Time

Mendes, Fá,bio K.,Hahn, Yoonsoo,Hahn, Matthew W. University of Chicago Press 2016 Molecular biology and evolution Vol.33 No.12

<P>Phenotypic convergence is an exciting outcome of adaptive evolution, occurring when different species find similar solutions to the same problem. Unraveling the molecular basis of convergence provides a way to link genotype to adaptive phenotypes, but can also shed light on the extent to which molecular evolution is repeatable and predictable. Many recent genome-wide studies have uncovered a striking pattern of diminishing convergence over time, ascribing this pattern to the presence of intramolecular epistatic interactions. Here, we consider gene tree discordance as an alternative cause of changes in convergence levels over time in a primate dataset. We demonstrate that gene tree discordance can produce patterns of diminishing convergence by itself, and that controlling for discordance as a cause of apparent convergence makes the pattern disappear. We also show that synonymous substitutions, where neither selection nor epistasis should be prevalent, have the same diminishing pattern of molecular convergence in primates. Finally, we demonstrate that even in situations where biological discordance is not possible, discordance due to errors in species tree inference can drive similar patterns. Though intramolecular epistasis could in principle create a pattern of declining convergence over time, our results suggest a possible alternative explanation for this widespread pattern. These results contribute to a growing appreciation not just of the presence of gene tree discordance, but of the unpredictable effects this discordance can have on analyses of molecular evolution.</P>

The Wine Yeast Strain-Dependent Expression of Genes Implicated in Sulfide Production in Response to Nitrogen Availability

( Mendes Ferreira A ),( C. Barbosa ),( E. Jimenez Marti ),( M. Del Olmo ),( A. Mendes Faia ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2010 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.20 No.9

Unbalanced wind buffeting effects on bridges during double cantilever erection stages

Mendes, Pedro A.,Branco, Fernando A. Techno-Press 2001 Wind and Structures, An International Journal (WAS Vol.4 No.1

This paper is focused on the torsional effects that are induced on bridge piers by unbalanced wind buffeting on the deck during double cantilever erection stages. The case of decks with variable cross section is considered in particular as this characteristic is typical of most frame bridges that are built by the cantilever method. The procedure outlined in the paper is basically an application of the method that Dyrbye and Hansen (1996) have illustrated for decks with constant cross section. This format was chosen because it is suitable for design purposes and may easily be implemented in structural codes. As a complement, the correspondence with the format that is adopted in the Canadian code (NBCC 1990) for the gust factor is established, which might be useful to bridge designers used to the North-American approach to the gust effects on structures. Only alongwind turbulence and horizontal movements of the deck are considered. The combination of torsional and bending effects is also discussed and it is illustrated with an example of application.

A size dependent evaluation of the cytotoxicity and uptake of nanographene oxide

Mendes, Rafael Gregorio,Koch, Britta,Bachmatiuk, Alicja,Ma, Xing,Sanchez, Samuel,Damm, Christine,Schmidt, Oliver G.,Gemming, Thomas,Eckert, Jü,rgen,Rü,mmeli, Mark H. The Royal Society of Chemistry 2015 Journal of Materials Chemistry B Vol.3 No.12

<P>Graphene oxide (GO) has attracted great interest due to its extraordinary potential for biomedical application. Although it is clear that the naturally occurring morphology of biological structures is crucial to their precise interactions and correct functioning, the geometrical aspects of nanoparticles are often ignored in the design of nanoparticles for biological applications. A few <I>in vitro</I> and <I>in vivo</I> studies have evaluated the cytotoxicity and biodistribution of GO, however very little is known about the influence of flake size and cytotoxicity. Herein, we aim at presenting an initial cytotoxicity evaluation of different nano-sized GO flakes for two different cell lines (HeLa (Kyoto) and macrophage (J7742)) when they are exposed to samples containing different sized nanographene oxide (NGO) flakes (mean diameter of 89 and 277 nm). The obtained data suggests that the larger NGO flakes reduce cell viability as compared to smaller flakes. In addition, the viability reduction correlates with the time and the concentration of the NGO nanoparticles to which the cells are exposed. Uptake studies were also conducted and the data suggests that both cell lines internalize the GO nanoparticles during the incubation periods studied.</P>

Fetoscopic laser photocoagulation for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome treatment: initial experience in tertiary reference center in Brazil

Maurício Mendes Barbosa,Eduardo Félix Martins Santana,Hérbene José Figuinha Milani1,Julio Elito Júnior,Edward Araujo Júnior,Antônio Fernandes Moron,Luciano Marcondes Machado Nardozza 대한산부인과학회 2018 Obstetrics & Gynecology Science Vol.61 No.4

ObjectiveTo evaluate the initial maternal and perinatal outcomes of fetoscopic laser photocoagulation for the treatment oftwin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in a referral center in Brazil. MethodsThis prospective observational study analyzed 24 fetoscopic laser photocoagulation procedures at 18.26 weeks ofgestation. TTTS severity was determined using the Quintero classification. Blood vessels that crossed the interamnioticmembrane were nonselectively photocoagulated. The χ2 test and Mann-Whitney U test were used for the statisticalanalysis. ResultsThe mean (±standard deviation) age of pregnant women, gestational age at surgery, surgical time, gestational age atbirth, and newborn weight were 32.2±4.1 years, 20.7±2.9 weeks, 51.8±16.7 minutes, 30.5±4.1 weeks, and 1,531.0±773.1g, respectively. Using the Quintero classification, there was a higher percentage of cases in stage III (54.2%), followedby stages IV (20.8%), II (16.7%), and I (8.3%). Ten (41.7%) donor fetuses died and 14 (58.3%) donor fetuses surviveduntil the end of gestation. Placental insertion location (anterior vs. posterior) did not affect the incidence of iatrogenicseptostomy, surface bleeding, and premature rupture of membranes until the end of gestation. The death rate ofdonor and recipient fetuses before 24th gestational week increased with severity of TTTS. ConclusionThe maternal and perinatal outcomes resulting from the implementation of a new minimally invasive surgicaltechnique are in line with those obtained in major centers worldwide, considering the learning curves andinfrastructures.

Globalization, the Welfare State and Young People Leaving State Out-of-Home Care

Philip Mendes 한국사회복지학회 2009 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.3 No.2

Some theories of globalization argue that it is producing a uniform reduction in social spending,while others claim that global influences are mediated by specific national factors. This articleargues that the emergence of support for young people leaving state out-of-home care in almost alldeveloped countries provides further evidence for the mediation thesis. Using Australia as a casestudy, attention is drawn to the commonality of poor outcomes for many care leavers, the differentlegislative and policy responses to these needs in a range of welfare states, and the role played bylocal and global researchers and policy advocates in bringing these needs to public and politicalattention.

Comparison of the Bacterial Community and Characterization of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria from Different Genotypes of Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty (Vetiver) Rhizospheres

Juliana Mendes Monteiro,Renata Estebanez Vollú,Marcia Reed Rodrigues Coelho,Celuta Sales Alviano,Arie Fitzgerald Blank,Lucy Seldin 한국미생물학회 2009 The journal of microbiology Vol.47 No.4

Molecular approaches [PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE)] were used to determine whether three different vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) genotypes, commercially used in Brazil and considered economically important over the world, select specific bacterial populations to coexist in their rhizospheres. DGGE profiles revealed that the predominant rhizospheric bacterial community hardly varies regarding the vetiver genotype. Moreover, using traditional cultivation methods, bacterial strains were isolated from the different rhizospheres. Colonies presenting different morphologies (83) were selected for determining their potential for plant growth promotion. More than half of the strains tested (57.8%) were amplified by PCR using nifH-based primers, specific for the enzyme nitrogenase reductase. The production of siderophores was observed in 88% of the strains, while the production of antimicrobial substances was detected in only 14.5% of the isolates when Micrococcus sp. was used as the indicator strain. Production of indole-3-acetic acid and the solubilization of phosphate were observed in 55.4% and 59% of the isolates, respectively. In total, 44 strains (53%) presented at least three characteristics of plant growth promotion and were submitted to amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis. Twenty-four genetic groups were formed at 100% similarity and one representative of each group was selected for their identification by partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing. They were affiliated with the genera Acinetobacter, Comamonas, Chryseobacterium, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Pantoea, Dyella, Burkholderia, or Pseudomonas. These strains can be considered of great importance as possible biofertilizers in vetiver.