Resumen Introducción: El complejo enzimático emisor de luz de las bacterias luminiscentes es una poderosa herramienta bioquímica, con una amplia variedad de aplicaciones, incluyendo el control de la calidad ambiental. Objetivos: Identificar taxonómicamente dos bacterias luminiscentes de las aguas de la plataforma cubana, así como seleccionar los medios de cultivo que favorezcan su crecimiento y luminiscencia. Métodos: La identificación taxonómica de las bacterias luminiscentes se llevó a cabo utilizando métodos tradicionales y moleculares. Cuatro medios de cultivo (LM, Boss, Chalk, ZoBell) fueron evaluados en función de la tasa de crecimiento específico (μ) y la luminiscencia utilizando un espectrofotómetro Genesys 10UV y un espectro fluorómetro Shimadzu RF-5301pc, respectivamente. Resultados: La caracterización bioquímica y fisiológica de los aislamientos de CBM-976 y CBM-992 mostró similitudes con las especies de Vibrio harveyi. El análisis del posicionamiento taxonómico confirmó una alta correspondencia con las cepas de V. harveyi aisladas de entornos acuáticos, utilizando secuencias parciales de los genes 16S rRNA, gyrB y pyrH. Se seleccionaron los medios de cultivo LM y ZoBell por tener una alta tasa de crecimiento específico de las cepas CBM-976 y CBM-992; así como por mostrar altos valores de luminiscencia. Los resultados permitirán profundizar en la caracterización fisiológica y son el punto de partida para el desarrollo de métodos de detección de contaminantes. Conclusiones: La combinación de las características fisiológicas y bioquímicas, así como las técnicas de biología molecular contribuyeron a determinar la posición taxonómica de las cepas CBM-976 y CBM-992 aisladas de las aguas marinas cubanas como Vibrio harveyi. Además, se seleccionaron los medios de cultivo LM y ZoBell como los más adecuados para el crecimiento y la emisión de luminiscencia de ambas cepas.

Abstract Introduction: The light-emitting enzyme complex of luminescent bacteria is a powerful biochemical tool, with a wide variety of applications including environmental quality monitoring. Objectives: To identify taxonomically two luminescent bacteria from Cuban shelf waters, as well as select the culture media that favor their growth and luminescence. Methods: The taxonomic location of the luminescent bacteria was carried out using traditional and molecular methods. Four culture media (LM, Boss, Chalk, ZoBell) were evaluated as a function of specific growth rate (μ) and luminescence, using a Genesys 10UV spectrophotometer and a Shimadzu RF-5301pc spectrofluorometer, respectively. Results: Biochemical and physiological characterization of CBM-976 and CBM-992 isolates showed similarities with Vibrio harveyi species. Phylogenetic positioning analysis confirmed a high correspondence with V. harveyi strains isolated from aquatic environments, using partial sequences of 16S rRNA, gyrB and pyrH genes. LM and ZoBell culture media were selected for having a high specific growth rate of CBM-976 and CBM-992 strains, as well as for showing high luminescence values. The results will allow deepening the physiological characterization and are the starting point for the development of contaminant detection methods. Conclusions: The rational combination of physiological and biochemical characteristics, as well as the molecular approach, contributed to determine the taxonomic position of CBM-976 and CBM-992 strains isolated from Cuban marine waters as Vibrio harveyi. Furthermore, LM and ZoBell culture media were selected as the most suitable for growth and luminescence emission for both strains.

RESUMEN Thalassia testudinum es la planta marina de mayor abundancia en el litoral de La Habana y del Caribe en general, conocida comúnmente como praderas submarinas o hierba de tortuga. Entre los compuestos de interés que se pueden encontrar en esta especie sobresalen los polifenoles, los cuales son componentes estructurales de su pared celular y poseen propiedades funcionales y bioactivas como antioxidante, anti-inflamatorio, neuroprotector y hepatoprotector. Investigaciones previas evaluaron diversos métodos de extracción de compuestos bioactivos para esta especie, por lo que este trabajo tuvo como objetivo optimizar las condiciones de extracción del contenido de polifenoles totales. Para ello se utilizó el método de Box y Hunter y se evaluó el efecto de tres factores influyentes en la extracción de compuestos fenólicos (velocidad de agitación, relación material vegetal/% alcohol y concentración de etanol). Como variable respuesta se empleó el contenido de polifenoles totales determinada por el método de Folin-Ciocalteu. Los resultados del diseño proporcionaron como condiciones óptimas en las variables estudiadas las siguientes: 1/11.5 p:v, 60% de EtOH y 800 r.p.m., alcanzando rendimiento de polifenoles totales, igual a 25.60 mg/g de extracto seco; superior a las restantes condiciones de extracción para un extracto bioactivo con potencialidades de uso en la industria farmacéutica o nutracéutica.

ABSTRACT Thalassia testudinum is the marine plant of greatest abundance along the coast of Havana and the Caribbean in general, commonly known as seagrass meadows or turtle grass. Among the compounds of interest that can be found in this species there are polyphenols, which are structural components of its cell wall and have functional and bioactive properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and hepatoprotective. Previous research evaluated different methods of extracting bioactive compounds from this species, and this work aimed to optimize the extraction conditions of the total polyphenol content. For this, the Box and Hunter method was used and the effect of three influential factors in the extraction of phenolic compounds (agitation speed, vegetal material / solvent ratio and ethanol concentration) was evaluated. The total polyphenol content determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method was used as a response variable. The design results provided as optimal conditions in the studied variables the following: 1/11.5 w: v, 60% EtOH and 800 r.p.m., reaching a total polyphenol yield of 25.60 mg/g of dry extract; which contributes to the obtaining of a better content of total phenols in a bioactive extract with potentialities of use in the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical industries.

Abstract The effect of short-term oxidation, evaluated by using a Rolling Thin Film Oven Test, and the effect of weathering aging on the oxidation process of hydrated lime modified asphalts were studied. Hydrated lime (HL) has been known as an additive for asphalt mixtures and is now considered as a binder additive that increases asphalt mixture durability. HL was added to the binder in contents of 5, 10, 20, and 30 wt.%. The HL modified binders were aged by using the Rolling Thin Film Oven Test and weathering tests with xenon radiation. A storage stability test by measuring the softening points of HL modified binders was performed. The Thin Layer Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (TLC-FID) analysis was used to determine the fractions of resins, aromatics, asphaltenes and saturates of the binders. The aging of HL modified binders was evaluated by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. According to the stability test, a hydrated lime concentration value close to 20 wt.% is the critical point at which there is a risk of segregation of the asphalt binder and hydrated lime during transportation and storage. For the sample weathering aged for 250 hours, a decrease of saturated and aromatic fractions, furthermore an increase in asphaltenes were observed for all samples. Results have shown that additions of 10 wt.% of hydrated lime in asphalt binders resulted in a higher photodegradation resistance among the other asphalt mixtures considering the carbonyl index, stability test and colloidal instability test results.

Foi realizada falha segmentar com 6mm de diâmetro na região metafisária medial de tíbias de 12 coelhos, onde foi implantado uma associação de micro e macrofragmentos de matriz óssea cortical heteróloga fragmentada conservada em glicerina (98%) e polimetilmetacrilato autoclavados, para a sua reconstrução, e avaliados radiológica e macroscopicamente aos 30, 60, 90 e 120 dias. Houve adesão, em relação ao tempo, dos micro e macrocompósitos ao leito receptor, em 100% dos casos, mostrando ser biologicamente biocompatível, pois promoveram a reparação de falhas ósseas, sem sinais de infecção, migração e/ou rejeição, podendo, dessa forma, ser mais uma opção como substituto para preencher grandes defeitos ósseos.

A segmental defect of 6mm diameter was performed in the medial metaphyseal region of the tibia of 12 rabbits. For the bone defect reconstruction there was implanted a combination of micro and macro fragments of heterologous fragmented cortical bone matrix preserved in glycerin (98%) and polymethylmethacrylate, both autoclaved. Radiological and macroscopic evaluation was performed at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days. Adhesion in relation to time of the micro and macro composites to the recipient bed was observed in 100% of the cases. This showed that this implant is biologically biocompatible, since it promoted bone defects repair, with no signs of infection, migration and/or rejection. In this way, this implant can be classified as one more option of substitute to fill large bone defects.

Interdisciplinaridade é, hoje, tema relevante na constituição de cursos e na construção de conhecimento nas instituiç›es de ensino superior, especialmente na pós-graduação, não apenas no Brasil. Nesse sentido, a análise da construção do campo das ciências sociais no Brasil é significativa para o entendimento das escolhas e posturas teórico-metodológicas de muitos programas de pós-graduação cujas práticas interdisciplinares são a "espinha dorsal" do entendimento do que sejam e como acontecem suas pesquisas e formulaç›es. Inicialmente, foi analisada a trajetória do Programa CPDA/UFRRJ, considerando os diferentes momentos pol’ticos e sociais de sua institucionalização interdisciplinar. Combinando consulta a documentos institucionais, fontes secundárias, observaç›es e entrevistas, o artigo examina a interdisciplinaridade na pós-graduação, sua construção e institucionalização e seus resultados desejados e/ou imprevistos.

Interdisciplinarity is now a relevant issue in the organization of courses and the construction of knowledge in higher education institutions, especially in graduate studies. The analysis of the construction of the field of Social Sciences in Brazil is significant for understanding the choices and the theoretical-methodological approaches of many graduate programs whose interdisciplinary practices are the "backbone" of their researches and formulations. This article analyzes initially the trajectory of the CPDA Program of the UFRRJ, considering the different political and social moments of its interdisciplinary institutionalization. Combining the consultation of institutional documents, secondary sources, observation and interviews, the article examines interdisciplinarity in graduate studies, its construction and institutionalization, and its aimed and/or unforeseen outcomes.

L'interdisciplinarité constitue, de nos jours, un thème important dans la création de cours et la construction du savoir dans les institutions d'enseignement supérieur, particulièrement dans les études de 3ème cycle, aussi bien au Brésil qu'ailleurs. Ainsi, lÝanalyse de la construction du domaine des sciences sociales au Brésil est significative pour la compréhension des choix et des positions théoriques et méthodologiques de plusieurs programmes de 3ème cycle dont les pratiques interdisciplinaires constituent "lÝépine dorsale" de la compréhension de ce que sont leurs recherches et leurs formulations et de quelle façon elles ont lieu. Nous avons initialement analysé la trajectoire du Programme CPDA/UFRRJ, tout en considérant les différents moments politiques et sociaux de son institutionnalisation interdisciplinaire. Tout en associant la consultation de documents institutionnels à des sources secondaires, des observations et des entretiens, lÝarticle examine lÝinterdisciplinarité dans les cours de choix et des positions théoriques et méthodologiques de plusieurs programmes de 3ème cycle, leur construction et leurs institutionnalisation ainsi que les résultats souhaités et /ou imprévus.

INTRODUÇÃO: O termo "fractal" é derivado do latim fractus, que significa "irregular" ou "quebrado", considerando a estrutura observada como tendo uma dimensão não-inteira. Há muitos estudos que empregaram a Dimensão Fractal (DF) como uma ferramenta de diagnóstico. Um dos métodos mais comuns para o seu estudo é a "Box-plot counting" (Método de contagem de caixas). OBJETIVO: O objetivo do estudo foi tentar estabelecer a contribuição da DF na quantificação da rejeição celular miocárdica após o transplante cardíaco. MÉTODOS: Imagens microscópicas digitalizadas foram capturadas na resolução 800x600 (aumento de 100x). A DF foi calculada com auxílio do "software ImageJ", com adaptações. A classificação dos graus de rejeição foi de acordo com a "Sociedade Internacional de Transplante Cardíaco e Pulmonar" (ISHLT 2004). O relatório final do grau de rejeição foi confirmado e redefinido após exaustiva revisão das lâminas por um patologista experiente externo. No total, 658 lâminas foram avaliadas, com a seguinte distribuição entre os graus de rejeição (R): 335 (0R), 214 (1R), 70 (2R), 39 (3R). Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente com os testes Kruskal-Wallis e curvas ROC sendo considerados significantes valores de P < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença estatística significativa entre os diferentes graus de rejeição com exceção da 3R versus 2R. A mesma tendência foi observada na aplicação da curva ROC. CONCLUSÃO: ADF pode contribuir para a avaliação da rejeição celular do miocárdio. Os valores mais elevados estiveram diretamente associados com graus progressivamente maiores de rejeição. Isso pode ajudar na tomada de decisão em casos duvidosos e naqueles que possam necessitar de intensificação da medicação imunossupressora.

INTRODUCTION: The term "Fractal" is derived from the Latin fractus meaning "irregular" or "broken" considering the observed structure with a non-integer dimension. There are many studies which employed the Fractal Dimension (FD) as a diagnostic tool. One of the most common methods for its study is the "Box Counting Method". OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to try to establish the contribution of FD in the quantification of myocardial cellular rejection after cardiac transplantation. METHODS: Microscopic digital images were captured at 800x600 resolution (magnification 100x). FD was calculated with the aid of "ImageJ software" with adaptations. The classification of the degrees of rejection was in agreement with the "International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation" (ISHLT 2004). The final report of the degree of rejection was confirmed and redefined after an exhaustive review of the slides by an external experienced pathologist. 658 slides were evaluated with the following distribution among the degrees of rejection (R): 335 (0R); 214 (1R); 70 (2R); 39 (3R). The data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis tests and ROC curves being considered significant values of P < 0.05. RESULTS: There was significant statistical difference between the various degrees of rejection with the exception of R3 versus R2. The same trend was observed in applying the ROC curve. CONCLUSION: FD may contribute to the assessment of myocardial cellular rejection. Higher values are directly associated with progressively higher degrees of rejection. This may help in decision making of doubtful cases and those which contemplate the intensification of immunosuppressive medication.

Este artigo aborda as categorias analíticas Território, Territorialidade e Identidades Sociais, no contexto das zonas fronteiriças imprecisas em constantes disputas territoriais. Aborda certas dinâmicas das relações sociais exercitadas nestas zonas tomando, como perspectiva de análise, a fronteira seca entre o Brasil e o Uruguai no período de constituição dos Estados-Nação (século XIX). A natureza das categorias supracitadas se vincula com o par indissociável demarcação e emancipação como também apreende sua dimensão simbólica. Já que na experiência da fronteira, área de aproximações e conflitos permanentes, os aspectos relativos ao campo das identidades adquirem uma dinâmica particular, e relaciona-se com caracterizações referentes aos domínios territoriais e os processos de territorialidades. Tais reflexões estendem-se até a contemporaneidade, portanto, encontra-se presente no debate da atualidade

This article discusses the analytical categories Territory, Territoriality and Social Identities, in the context of inaccurate border areas in territorial disputes. Discusses certain dynamics of social relations in these areas taking, as analysis perspective, the dry border between Brazil and Uruguay in the period of constitution of the States-Nation (century XIX). The nature of this categories links with the pair inseparable demarcation and emancipation as also attaches its symbolic dimension. Since the experience of the border, area approximations and permanent conflicts, the aspects from the field of identities acquire a particular dynamic, and relate to characterizations related to the territorial domains and the processes of territorialities. Such thoughts extend until today, therefore, is in the debate today