The Politics of TTIP in the US: American Industry, Labor and Public Positions on Transatlantic Trade

( Mary Anne Madeira ) 한국EU학회 2018 Asia-Pacific Journal of EU Studies Vol.16 No.1

Do the politics of TTIP conform to the expectations of our conventional IPE models of trade politics? I argue that some of the political dynamics of TTIP can be explained by new new trade theory, particularly the heavy corporate lobbying and relatively subdued response from labor groups in the US. But where labor unions have been active, their positions have been surprising. I argue that a more complete understanding of these dynamics requires a consideration of the politics of foreign direct investment. I assess the claims of these two approaches through an analysis of lobbying in the US over TTIP. I find that neither can fully explain these dynamics, and I conclude that political analyses of today’s mega-FTAs will need to integrate insights from both the trade and FDI literatures.

A Seamless Flow Mobility Management Architecture for Vehicular Communication Networks

Meneguette, Rodolfo Ipolito,Bittencourt, Luiz Fernando,Madeira, Edmundo Roberto Mauro The Korea Institute of Information and Commucation 2013 Journal of communications and networks Vol.15 No.2

Vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) are self-organizing, self-healing networks which provide wireless communication among vehicular and roadside devices. Applications in such networks can take advantage of the use of simultaneous connections, thereby maximizing the throughput and lowering latency. In order to take advantage of all radio interfaces of the vehicle and to provide good quality of service for vehicular applications, we developed a seamless flow mobility management architecture based on vehicular network application classes with network-based mobility management. Our goal is to minimize the time of flow connection exchange in order to comply with the minimum requirements of vehicular application classes, as well as to maximize their throughput. Network simulator (NS-3) simulations were performed to analyse the behaviour of our architecture by comparing it with other three scenarios. As a result of this work, we observed that the proposed architecture presented a low handover time, with lower packet loss and lower delay.

Commercial catalysts screening for the direct amination of cyclohexanol

Rui Churro,Fernando Mendes,Paulo Araújo,Luís M. Madeira,Filipa Ribeiro 한국공업화학회 2021 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.95 No.-

Two groups of commercially available Ni- and Pd-based catalysts were used for the direct amination ofcyclohexanol (CHOL) with NH3 as aminating agent and in the presence of H2, aiming the selectiveproduction of cyclohexylamine (CHA) and aniline. The fresh catalysts were characterized in terms ofmetal loading, support composition (prevailing SiO2 and Al2O3) and metallic dispersion. Ni-basedcatalysts revealed to be highly active while Pd-based were more selective towards aniline, howeverrequiring higher temperatures and catalyst loading to reach significant CHOL conversions (from 17 up to67 %). The activity of the catalysts is intrinsically related to their metallic dispersion regardless the metalloading. The Ni-based catalyst with 46 wt. % of Ni is the most promising once it presents higher turnoverfrequency (TOF) values, as 10 fold high, particularly related to the ratio of desired to undesired by-products. Moreover, operating conditions considerably affect catalysts’ performance.

Dynamic behaviour of a K-doped Ga substituted and microwave aged hydrotalcite-derived mixed oxide during CO2 sorption experiments

Joel M. Silva,R. Trujillano,V. Rives,M.A. Soria,Luis M. Madeira 한국공업화학회 2019 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.72 No.-

A potassium impregnated magnesium–aluminum–gallium hydrotalcite, aged under microwaveirradiation (K-HTCGa MW), was tested for CO2 capture during a long term breakthrough experimentalcampaign. Higher total pressures, CO2 concentrations in the feed and temperatures resulted in higheroutstanding sorption capacities. The presence of H2O was considerably advantageous for increasing theCO2 capture. Finally, it was observed that higher total pressures, temperatures and H2O contents allowedhigher bed usage efficiencies. EDS elemental distribution mapping showed that potassium and galliumwere mobilized towards the sorbent surface under wet conditions, which could have contributed to theenhanced behavior of the sorbent under such conditions.

Welfare traits of Bos indicus cattle castrated immunologically and fed beta-adrenergic agonists

Martello, Luciane Silva,Antonelo, Daniel Silva,Consolo, Nara Regina Brandao,Pacheco, Veronica Madeira,Negrao, Joao Alberto,Rosa, Alessandra Fernandes,Leme, Paulo Roberto,Sousa, Rafael Vieira,Silva, Sa Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2021 Animal Bioscience Vol.34 No.9

Objective: This work was carried out to evaluate the effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) and ractopamine hydrochloride (RH) combined with immunocastration on the welfare traits of feedlot Nellore cattle. Methods: Ninety-six Nellore males (average body weight [BW] = 409±50 kg; average 20 mo of age) were divided into two groups according to BW; half of the animals in each group received two doses of an immunocastration (ImC) vaccine in a 30 day interval, and the other half did not receive the vaccine (NoC). Afterward, the animals were housed and fed a common diet for 70 days. Then, they were split into three groups and fed one of the following diets for 30 additional days: control (CO) diet, with no β-AA; ZH diet, containing 80 mg/d ZH; and RH diet, containing 300 mg/d RH. Welfare traits were assessed by monitoring body surface temperature using infrared thermography (IRT) and plasma cortisol and temperament measurements. Results: There was no interaction between sexual condition and diet for any trait. The ImC and NoC groups did not differ in rectal and ocular temperatures. The ImC animals had higher flight speeds (p = 0.022) and tended to have higher cortisol levels (p = 0.059) than the NoC animals. Animals fed ZH and RH did not differ in cortisol levels, respiratory rate, rectal temperature, temperature measured by IRT, or temperament behaviour. Conclusion: The ImC animals showed a less stable temperament during handling practices than NoC, whereas ZH and RH supplementation had no adverse effects on animal welfare.

Poster Session:PS 0557 ; Oncology : Massive Bleeding as the First Clinical Manifestation of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Due to Primary Fibrinolysis, Successfully Treated with Aminocaproic Acid

( Monica Palma Anselmo ),( Gustavo Nobre De Jesus ),( Joao Madeira Lopes ),( Rui M M Victorino ),( Joao Meneses Santos ) 대한내과학회 2014 대한내과학회 추계학술대회 Vol.2014 No.1

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is the most frequent coagulation disorder associated with metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma. However, DIC as an initial presentation of prostate cancer with primary fi brinolysis is extremely rare. The appropriate treatment to control bleeding in these situations is challenging, controversial and based on isolated case reports in the literature. A 66-year-old male presented at the emergency department with acute severe spontaneous ecchymoses localized to the limbs, latero-cervical hematoma and hemothorax. Prostate specifi c antigen level was 385 μg/L, bone scintigraphy revealed multiple bone metastases and prostate biopsy confi rmed adenocarcinoma (Gleason 9; 4+5). Laboratory investigation showed a pattern of primary fi brinolysis rather than the more common intravascular coagulation mechanism. Epsilon aminocaproic acid in monotherapy was initiated with a clear and rapid control of bleeding manifestations. This rare case of massive bleeding due to hyperfi brinolysis as the fi rst manifestation of prostate cancer suggests that in selected cases where the acute bleeding dyscrasia is clearly associated to a dominant fi brinolysis mechanism it is possible to use an approach of monotherapy with antifi brinolytics.

A Seamless Flow Mobility Management Architecture for Vehicular Communication Networks

Rodolfo Ipolito Meneguette,,Luiz Fernando Bittencourt,Edmundo Roberto Mauro Madeira 한국통신학회 2013 Journal of communications and networks Vol.15 No.2

Vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) are selforganizing,self-healing networks which provide wireless communication among vehicular and roadside devices. Applications in such networks can take advantage of the use of simultaneous connections,therebymaximizing the throughput and lowering latency. In order to take advantage of all radio interfaces of the vehicle and to provide good quality of service for vehicular applications,we developed a seamless flow mobility management architecture based on vehicular network application classes with network-based mobility management. Our goal is to minimize the time of flow connection exchange in order to comply with the minimum requirements of vehicular application classes, as well as to maximize their throughput. Network simulator (NS-3) simulations were performed to analyse the behaviour of our architecture by comparing it with other three scenarios. As a result of this work, we observed that the proposed architecture presented a low handover time, with lower packet loss and lower delay.

처리(處理)를 달리한 소농업유역(小農業流域)의 유출(流出)과 토양유실(土壤流失)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) -네브라스카주(州) 링컨지방(地方)을 중심(中心)으로-

이순혁 ( Soon Hyuk Lee ),( Howard D. Wittmuss ),( Jose Da Silva Madeira Netto ) 한국농공학회 1981 韓國農工學會誌 : 전원과 자원 Vol.23 No.1

本硏究는 3個의 서로 다른 農地保全處理를 가진 試驗區 및 테라스處理가 없는 牧草用 Bromegrass 試驗區에 있어서의 降雨, 流出現像과 土壤流失 關係를 究明함으로써 合理的인 農地保全 對策과 作付體系를 提示코저 하는데 그 目的이 있다. 降雨, 流出 및 土壤流失에 關한 分析考察은 3個의 農地保全 試驗區에서는 5年間(1972-1976年)의 資料를 그리고 Bromegrass 牧草試驗區에서는 3年間(1972-1974年)의 資料를 對象으로 하였다. 3個의 農地保全處理區는 첫째로Non-terrace에 秋耕 春條播形式의 慣行法에 의한 非處理區와 둘째로 急逆勾配 테라스를 가진 草生水路에 가을 收穫時 crop residue를 남겨두고 봄에 耕作條播하는 Till plant system을 가진 草生水路區 그리고 마지막으로 地下排水와 함께 逆勾配 Terrace를 具備한 條播의 Till plant system 을 採用한 排水區를 나누어진다. Bromegrass 處理區는 Terrace나 其他 農地保全策이 없는 牧草用 試驗區 이다. 以上의 硏究에서 얻어진 結果를 要約하면 다음과 같다. 1. 試驗期間內의 平均降水量은 네브라스카 링컨 地方의 76年間의 平均値, 728mm보다 66mm가 적은 662mm이였고 1974年과 1975年은 平均値 보다 300mm나 적은 極히 乾燥한 해 이였으며 1972年과 1976年은 거의 平均降水量에 가까웠고 1973年만은 平均値보다 240mm나 더 많은 多雨年 이었다. 2. 慣行의 作付體系를 가진 非處理區에서의 年平均 流出高(2.44cm)는 逆勾配의 Terrace를 가지고 Till-plant system을 採擇한 草生水路區의 流出高(2.42cm)와 거의 類似한 値였다. 3. 排水處理區로부터의 流出은 3個의 農地保全 處理區 中에서 5年間의 平均値가 1.57cm/year로 草生水路區와 非處理區의 流出보다 35%나 적은 가장 낮은 結果를 나타내었다. 4. Bromegrass 牧草處理區에서의 流出은 放牧程度에 따라서 影響되었다. 1972年의 無放畜時 流出은 다른 3個 處理區로 부터의 流出의 7 乃至 19%內인 0.07cm 程度였으나 1973年과 1974年의 放畜年에는 條播 3個 處理區(3.4~5.18cm)에 필적되는 年平均 4.16cm로 나타났다. 5. 全體 試驗區로부터의 年平均 土壤流失量은 Sharpsburg 粘質壤土에 對한 S.C.S 限界許容値 10ton/ha/year 以內로 나타났다. 非處理區에서의 土壤流失量은 平均 2.56ton/ha/year로 높게 나타난 反面 3個의 서로 다른 處理區인 排水區, 草生水路區 및 Bromegrass區에서는 各各 0.152, 0.192 및 0.290ton/ha/year로 낮은 結果를 가져왔다. 6. 平均 沈澱量에 對한 L.S.D. 檢定 結果 全試驗區中 非處理區가 高度의 有意差를 나타낸 反面 排水區, 草生水路區 및 Bromegrass 牧草區 間에는 아무런 有意差가 認定되지 않았다. 7. 農地保全 處理區인 排水區와 草生水路區는 非處理區에 比해 낮은 尖頭 流出量과 낮은 土壤流失量을 나타내었다.

Preparation and characterization of TiN powder by reactive milling in air

Joaquina Orea-Lara,Heberto Balmori-Ramírez,F. J. de Anda-Salazar,H. Yee-Madeira 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2012 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.13 No.1

TiN powder was obtained by the reactive milling of a titanium powder in an air atmosphere, utilizing an attrition mill. Characterization of the powders was carried out by means of chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The reaction took place over a period of 96 hours in the attrition mill. The XRD results indicate that a cubic TiN-like phase crystalline structure was produced in the mill, with a lattice parameter of 4.38 Å. The morphology of the obtained powders was nodular, having particle sizes within the nanometric size range. TiN powder was obtained by the reactive milling of a titanium powder in an air atmosphere, utilizing an attrition mill. Characterization of the powders was carried out by means of chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The reaction took place over a period of 96 hours in the attrition mill. The XRD results indicate that a cubic TiN-like phase crystalline structure was produced in the mill, with a lattice parameter of 4.38 Å. The morphology of the obtained powders was nodular, having particle sizes within the nanometric size range.