Abstract Introduction: Levee forests exhibit a vertical stratification that may contribute to structural complexity allowing a great diversity of birds to thrive on the islands. In deltaic ecosystems there is scarce or no data to prove it. Objectives: To assess variations in the composition of the bird community within levee forests. Methods: Two areas of protected wetlands belonging to the Paraná River Delta in Argentina were sampled for three years. A comparative analysis of richness, abundance, and diversity was performed in different levee forests using the point count method. Results: Three distinct types of levee forests -open, intermediate, and closed- were identified based on the structure of their vegetation, hosting a total of 85 bird species. Variation in avian community structure among forest types revealed greater diversity in open forests during winter (3.26 ± 0.13, P < 0.01) and spring (3.58 ± 0.05, P < 0.01), and greater richness in autumn (35.33 ± 3.01, P < 0.01). The closed forests exhibited increased diversity during autumn (3.16 ± 0.13, P < 0.05) and summer (3.24 ± 0.06, P < 0.05), along with elevated abundance in autumn (114 ± 13.70, P < 0.05) and richness in spring (39.17 ± 4.71, P = 0.01). Due to the evolutionary history between sites, significant variation was observed in the most recently created national park, influencing abundance in winter (141 ± 22.06, P < 0.01) and spring (176 ± 12.83, P < 0.01), as well as diversity in winter (3.25 ± 0.10, P < 0.01) and spring (3.50 ± 0.10, P < 0.01). Conclusions: The microhabitat in the different levee forests allows the birds to organize differently. Focusing on microspatial dynamics is key to a deep understanding of the biological processes within subtropical islands and to plan conservation strategies and demonstrate the transition of a recovering riparian forest towards its natural state, where the pulse of the river and the effect of seasonality do not stop operating.

Resumen Introducción: Los bosques de albardón exhiben una estratificación vertical que puede contribuir en la complejidad estructural, permitiendo que una gran diversidad de aves prospere en las islas. En ecosistemas deltaicos hay escasos datos que lo demuestren. Objetivos: Evaluar las variaciones en la composición de la comunidad de aves dentro de los bosques de albardón. Método: Se muestrearon durante tres años, dos áreas protegidas de humedales pertenecientes al Delta del Río Paraná, Argentina. Se realizó un análisis comparativo de riqueza, abundancia y diversidad de aves en tres diferentes bosques de albardón, utilizando el método de conteo por puntos. Resultados: Tres distintos tipos de bosque de albardón -abiertos, intermedios y cerrados- fueron identificados con base en la estructura de su vegetación, hospedando un total de 85 especies de aves. La variación en la estructura de la comunidad de aves entre tipos de bosque revela mayor diversidad en bosques abiertos durante el invierno (3.26 ± 0.13, P < 0.01) y la primavera (3.58 ± 0.05, P < 0.01), y mayor riqueza en otoño (35.33 ± 3.01, P < 0.01). Los bosques cerrados exhibieron mayor diversidad en el otoño (3.16 ± 0.13, P < 0.05) y en verano (3.24 ± 0.06, P < 0.05), junto con elevada abundancia en otoño (114 ± 13.70, P < 0.05) y elevada riqueza en primavera (39.17 ± 4.71, P=0.01). Debido a la historia evolutiva entre sitios, se observó variación significativa en el parque nacional de más reciente creación, influyendo en la abundancia del invierno (141 ± 22.06, P < 0.01) y de la primavera (176 ± 12.83, P < 0.01), así como en la diversidad en el invierno (3.25 ± 0.10, P < 0.01) y en la primavera (3.50 ± 0.10, P < 0.01). Conclusiones: El microhábitat en los diferentes bosques de albardón permite a las aves organizarse diferencialmente. Enfocarse en la dinámica microespacial es clave para una comprensión profunda de los procesos biológicos dentro de las islas subtropicales, planificar estrategias de conservación y evidenciar la transición de un bosque ripario en recuperación hacia su estado natural, donde el pulso del río y el efecto de la estacionalidad no dejan de operar.

Abstract Introduction: Recent ecological studies have found a positive correlation between habitat structure and animal communities that inhabit them. Generally, such studies try to test the hypotheses that animal species diversity increases in complex and heterogeneous habitats since they may provide more potential niches that structurally simpler habitats. Objective: In this research, the effect of habitat complexity and heterogeneity, and structural habitat characteristics on the butterfly community (Papilionoidea) inhabiting three vegetation covers (shrubs, highland forest and paramo) was evaluated in high-montane ecosystems of the Central Cordillera, Antioquia department, Colombia. Methods: From January to July 2012, butterflies were systematically sampled using Van Someren Rydon traps. Simultaneously, complexity, heterogeneity, and vegetation structure were quantified using 0.04 ha circular plots established around the traps. Results: We reported 108 species, 48 genus and five families of butterflies. Butterfly richness and abundance were sensible to both complexity and heterogeneity of the vegetation covers, as well as to changes in the vegetation structure, showing strong correlations with habitat characteristics. Butterfly diversity was highest in the shrub habitat (1D = 25.02; 2D = 11.97), followed by the highland forest (1D = 15.83; 2D = 9.42) and paramo (1D = 12.36; 2D = 7.86). Moreover, richness and abundance of butterfly species were positively associated with the increase in canopy cover and vegetation density in horizontal and vertical strata. Conclusion: These findings underline the importance of preserving the heterogeneity of habitats and vegetation structure in the Andean high-montane ecosystems to maintain the diversity and abundance of butterflies, highlighting the need for conservation and management policies that consider the complexity and diversity of these ecosystems.

Resumen Introducción: Recientes investigaciones han mostrado correlaciones positivas entre la estructura del hábitat y las comunidades animales que los habitan. Generalmente, estos estudios evalúan la hipótesis de una mayor diversidad de animales en hábitats complejos y heterogéneos, ya que éstos pueden ofrecer un mayor número de nichos potenciales a diferencia de aquellos estructuralmente más simples. Objetivo: Se evaluó el efecto de la complejidad, la heterogeneidad y la estructura del hábitat sobre una comunidad de mariposas diurnas (Papilionoidea) en tres tipos de coberturas vegetales (rastrojo, bosque y páramo) ubicadas en ecosistemas de alta montaña sobre la cordillera Central, departamento de Antioquia, Colombia. Métodos: Entre enero y julio del 2012, se realizaron capturas de mariposas utilizando trampas Van Someren Rydon y se cuantificó la complejidad, la heterogeneidad y la estructura de la vegetación a partir de parcelas circulares de 0.04 ha establecidas alrededor de las trampas. Resultados: Se reportó un total de 108 especies, 48 géneros y cinco familias de mariposas. La riqueza y la abundancia de especies de mariposas fueron sensibles tanto a la complejidad y heterogeneidad de las coberturas vegetales como a los cambios en la estructura de la vegetación, mostrando fuertes correlaciones con las características del hábitat. El rastrojo presentó la mayor diversidad de mariposas (1D = 25.02; 2D = 11.97), seguido por el bosque (1D = 15.83; 2D = 9.42) y el páramo (1D = 12.36; 2D = 7.86). Adicionalmente, la riqueza y abundancia de mariposas se asoció positivamente con la cobertura de dosel y la densidad de vegetación de los estratos verticales y horizontales. Conclusión: Estos resultados subrayan la importancia de conservar la heterogeneidad de los hábitats y la estructura vegetal en los ecosistemas de alta montaña andinos, para mantener la diversidad y abundancia de las mariposas, resaltando la necesidad de políticas de conservación y manejo que consideren la complejidad y diversidad de estos ecosistemas.

Abstract Understanding forest structure and diversity allows the development and analysis of strategies for the sustainable management of natural resources. The objective of the research was to contribute to the knowledge of tree structure, as well as its regeneration capacity in an altitudinal gradient in a Natural Protected Area in Madera, Chihuahua. The study included three altitudinal intervals: lower (2 307 to 2 466 m), middle (2 466 to 2 625 m) and upper (2 625 - 2 785 m), in which 30 circular sites of 500 m2 were distributed where the diameter and height of the upper trees were measured, as well as the density of regeneration. The vertical structure was obtained with the Pretzsch index (A), in addition, the importance value index (IVI), diversity with the Shannon-Wiener index (H') and richness with Margalef (D mg ) were evaluated, as well as the renewal capacity and damage present. The values of A show the greatest structural homogeneity in interval 2; the Pinaceae family registered the highest ecological weight in the IVI; the values of H' and Dmg were higher in stratum II, however, all are considered of low diversity and richness; the species Abies concolor and Pseudotsuga menziesii, showed the highest proportion of regeneration in the community, in which suppression is the frequent damage, however, 95% of the individuals were not affected. This information is useful for the conservation of these ecologically important communities in temperate forests.

Resumen Comprender la estructura y diversidad forestal permite elaborar y analizar estrategias para el manejo sustentable de los recursos naturales. El objetivo de la investigación fue contribuir al conocimiento de la estructura arbórea, así como su capacidad de regeneración en un gradiente altitudinal en un Área Natural Protegida, en Madera, Chihuahua. El estudio comprendió tres intervalos altitudinales: inferior (2 307 a 2 466 m), medio (2 466 a 2 625 m) y superior (2 625 - 2 785 m), en los que se distribuyeron 30 sitios circulares de 500 m2 donde se midió el diámetro y altura del arbolado superior, así como la densidad de la regeneración. La estructura vertical se obtuvo con el índice de Pretzsch (A), además, se evaluó el índice de valor de importancia (IVI), la diversidad con el índice de Shannon-Wiener (H’) y riqueza con Margalef (D mg ), asimismo, se estimó la capacidad de renuevo y los daños presentes. Los valores de A muestran la mayor homogeneidad estructural en el intervalo 2; la familia Pinaceae registró el peso ecológico superior en el IVI; los valores de H’ y D mg fueron superiores en el estrato II, sin embargo, todos se consideran de baja diversidad y riqueza; las especies Abies concolor y Pseudotsuga menziesii, mostraron la mayor proporción de regeneración en la comunidad, en la que la supresión es el daño frecuente, no obstante, el 95% de los individuos no presentaron afectaciones. Esta información es de utilidad para la conservación de estas comunidades de importancia ecológica en bosques templados.

ABSTRACT The marine phytoplankton community responds to latitudinal, longitudinal (coast to ocean), and vertical environmental gradients, an important subject in Oxygen minimum zones (OMZ). The phytoplankton structure and the effect of environmental gradients along the central Mexican Pacific, an area within an OMZ, were studied, especially the importance of size fractions and taxonomic groups. A combination of various methods and protocols, such as microscopic analysis, flow cytometer, and pigment analysis, were followed in this study. Oceanographic conditions included thermal gradients along the study area and unreported evidence of a weak upwelling in the southern zone (Acapulco). Vertical distribution of chlorophyll a showed subsurface maxima (SCM, 15-45 m depth) in all stations, and deeper chlorophyll-a maxima (DCM, 85-95 m depth) in more oceanic stations. Chain-forming diatoms dominated in the northern zone stations. Prochlorococcus, Synechococcus, and picoeukaryotes abundances ranged between 0.01 to 21.7 cells×104 mL−1, although most samples showed the highest contribution to biomass (47.95 µg C L−1) by picoeukaryotes. Expected tendencies of Prochlorococcus distribution were observed: highest densities coincided with the DCM and divinyl chlorophyll-a distribution at oceanic stations. Fucoxanthin had the highest concentrations, whereas fucoxanthin and zeaxanthin concentrations were higher at SCM depths. We documented the co-dominance of the pico- and microplankton: picoplankton was important at the DCM, related to oligotrophic and more stratified water column, whereas microplankton prevailed in coastal stations, with mixed water column, high nutrient concentrations, and diatoms as the dominant group. Picoeukaryotes abundances were related to the concentration of prasinoxanthin, which suggests an important mamiellophyte component not previously revealed.

Abstract: Since ancient times, timber has been used as a natural renewable material in construction. Currently in Chile, timber buildings are constructed using platform frame walls. In Ecuador this structural system has not been studied, and it is important to do so in order to promote a greater development in the national construction industry. This paper analyzes the behavior of a timber wall under cyclic and monotonic loads, without vertical load according to ASTM E2126 and ASTM E564 respectively. The wall is made of locally produced eucalyptus timber pieces, covered on both sides with Oriented Strand Board (OSB) panels. The results of the monotonic test showed the maximum capacity of the wall. In the cyclic test, the effective stiffness, effective damping and Story Drift Ratio (SDR) were obtained. It is shown that the specimen has high strength and stiffness, high energy dissipation capacity and is at an immediate occupancy performance level.

Resumen: La madera desde la antigüedad ha sido utilizada como un material natural renovable en la construcción. En la actualidad en Chile, se construyen edificaciones de madera usando muros marco plataforma. En el Ecuador este sistema estructural no ha sido estudiado, siendo importante hacerlo para propiciar un mayor desarrollo en la industria de la construcción nacional. En el presente documento se analiza el comportamiento de un muro de madera ante cargas cíclicas y monotónicas, sin carga vertical de acuerdo con las normativas ASTM E2126 y ASTM E564 respectivamente. El muro está conformado por piezas de madera de eucalipto producidas localmente, recubierto en ambas caras con tableros de virutas orientadas (OSB). Como resultado del ensayo monotónico se obtuvo la capacidad máxima del muro, y del ensayo cíclico la rigidez efectiva, amortiguamiento efectivo y la relación de desplazamiento por piso (SDR). Se demuestra que la probeta tiene una alta resistencia y rigidez, gran capacidad de disipar energía y se encuentra en un nivel de desempeño de ocupación inmediata.

Abstract The study seeks to evaluate the jurisprudence of the main courts of justice in Brazil on civil liability in health by false positive diagnosis in rapid tests of human immunodeficiency virus (known by the acronym HIV) in the process of parturition and the consequent application of the drugs and procedures necessary to avoid vertical transmission. The problem that guides the study can be summarized in the following questions: to what extent can the false positive result in rapid HIV tests at the time of delivery and the application of the protocol of vertical retroviral transmission on this occasion generate civil liability? Does the consequent application of clinical protocols of retroviral non-transmission constitute a hypothesis of medical error or does it represent a situation of obstetric violence? Based on the data collected from a set of judgments on the subject, it is possible to affirm that the false hiv positive result significantly impacts the experience of the parturient due to the occurrence of medical error and/or obstetric violence and consequently the violation of her reproductive rights. The general objective of the text is to evaluate how the retroviral HIV protocol with false positive result impacts the reproductive rights of the parturient. The specific objectives of the text, which are reflected in its structure in three sections, are: a) to evaluate, from the study already carried out in the scope of law, whether the false positive result of HIV affects the personality rights of the parturient and whether it is capable of generating civil liability of the health professional; b) investigate, through the judgments analyzed, how the medical, hospital or laboratory error is configured in the results of false positive and obstetric violence related to HIV, in addition to the analysis of the quantum indemnity arbitrated for the hypotheses of origin; c) to analyze the results obtained through the jurisprudence raised how the incidence of civil liability is given to those involved in false HIV-positive testing. The research method was the hypothetical-deductive, through the use of bibliographic and documentary research technique. known questions nontransmission non subject andor sections law professional b investigate analyzed origin c HIVpositive testing hypotheticaldeductive, hypotheticaldeductive hypothetical deductive, deductive hypothetical-deductive technique

Resumo O estudo busca avaliar as jurisprudências dos principais tribunais de justiça do Brasil sobre responsabilidade civil em saúde pelo diagnóstico falso positivo em testes rápidos do vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (conhecido pela sigla em inglês HIV) no processo de parturição e a consequente aplicação dos medicamentos e procedimentos necessários para evitar a transmissão vertical. O problema que orienta o estudo pode ser sintetizado nas seguintes perguntas: em que medida o resultado falso positivo em testes rápidos de HIV no momento do parto e a aplicação do protocolo de não transmissão retroviral vertical nessa ocasião podem ou não gerar responsabilidade civil? A consequente aplicação dos protocolos clínicos de não transmissão retroviral configura hipótese de erro médico ou representa uma situação de violência obstétrica? Com base nos dados levantados a partir de um conjunto de acórdãos a respeito do assunto, torna-se possível afirmar que o diagnóstico falso positivo de HIV impacta significativamente a experiência da parturiente em virtude da ocorrência do erro médico e/ou da violência obstétrica e por consequência a violação dos seus direitos reprodutivos. O objetivo geral do texto consiste em avaliar como o protocolo retroviral de HIV com diagnóstico falso positivo impacta os direitos reprodutivos da parturiente. Os objetivos específicos do texto, que se refletem na sua estrutura em três seções, são: a) avaliar, a partir do estudo já realizados no âmbito do Direito, se o diagnóstico falso positivo de HIV atinge os direitos da personalidade da parturiente e se é capaz de gerar responsabilidade civil do profissional da saúde; b) investigar, por meio dos acórdãos analisados, como configura-se o erro médico, hospitalar ou laboratorial nos diagnósticos de falso positivo e a violência obstétrica relacionados ao HIV, além da análise do quantum indenizatório arbitrado para as hipóteses de procedência; c) analisar os resultados obtidos por meio das jurisprudências levantadas como se dá a incidência da responsabilidade civil aos envolvidos na testagem falso positivo de HIV. O método de pesquisa foi o hipotético-dedutivo, mediante do emprego de técnica de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. conhecido perguntas assunto tornase torna eou seções são Direito b investigar analisados configurase procedência c hipotéticodedutivo, hipotéticodedutivo hipotético dedutivo, dedutivo hipotético-dedutivo documental

Abstract (Introduction): Floodplain vegetation plays an important role in providing ecosystem services such as carbon capture and cycle regulation; hence, the need arises to assess its condition. (Objective): To analyze the vegetation structure of the “complejo cenagoso de Zapatosa” (CCZ), propose the Floodplain Vegetation Quality Index (FVQI), and evaluate vegetation quality. (Methodology): Rectangular plots of 500 m2 in 12 sampling sites were defined; richness, composition, and structure analysis were conducted. The FVQI, a modification of the River Vegetation Quality Index (QBR), is proposed, and CCZ vegetation quality is calculated using the proposed index. (Results): 48 species were found; most are native, and two are endemic. Of these, 32 are categorized as Least Concern (LC). The proposed FVQI evaluates the naturalness of continental wetland vegetation formations, vertical stratification, longitudinal connectivity, presence of native species, and anthropogenic alterations affecting the ecosystem; 66 % of the evaluated sites showed good vegetation quality, with slight transformation. (Conclusions): An assessment of floodplain vegetation in lentic ecosystems was conducted using the FVQI index. This index, along with structural analysis, provided information on the current state of vegetation and the degree of naturalness of vegetation formations. This study offers a more comprehensive view of ecosystem health and quality, crucial for their conservation and proper management.

Resumen (Introducción): La vegetación inundable desempeña un papel importante en la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos como la captura de carbono y la regulación de su ciclo; por esto surge la necesidad de evaluar su estado. (Objetivo): Analizar la estructura de la vegetación del complejo cenagoso de Zapatosa (CCZ), proponer el índice de calidad de la vegetación inundable (ICVI) y evaluar la calidad de la vegetación. (Metodología): Se definieron parcelas rectangulares de 500 m2 en 12 sitios de muestreo y se realizó el análisis de riqueza, composición y estructura. Se propone el ICVI, una modificación del índice de calidad de vegetación de ribera (QBR) y se calcula la calidad de la vegetación del CCZ con el índice propuesto. (Resultados): Se encontraron 48 especies; la mayoría nativas y 2 endémicas. De estas, 32 se categorizan en preocupación menor (LC). El ICVI evalúa la naturalidad de las formaciones vegetales de humedales continentales, la estratificación vertical, conectividad longitudinal, presencia de especies autóctonas y las alteraciones antrópicas que afectan el ecosistema. El 66 % de los sitios presentaron una calidad buena, con una ligera transformación. (Conclusiones): Se llevó a cabo una evaluación del estado de la vegetación inundable en ecosistemas lénticos utilizando el índice ICVI, que, junto con el análisis estructural, permitió obtener información sobre el estado actual de la vegetación y el grado de naturalidad de las formaciones vegetales. Este estudio proporciona una visión más completa de la salud y la calidad de los ecosistemas, lo que es fundamental para su conservación y manejo adecuado.

Resumen El Pico de Orizaba es un área natural protegida en la que destacan bosques de Pinus hartwegii sometidos a presiones naturales y antrópicas. El objetivo del presente estudio fue comparar los parámetros dasométricos de ocho rodales con cuatro exposiciones (N, S, E y O) y dos altitudes (3 700 y 3 900 m). Se ubicaron áreas con cobertura representativa y se establecieron tres sitios de dimensiones fijas de 1 000 m2 por cada combinación de exposición-altitud. La obtención de información se complementó con imágenes de un vehículo aéreo no tripulado (VANT). Se obtuvo mayor densidad de arbolado (593 árboles ha-1) en la combinación E-3 700 y la mínima en la zona O-3 900 (113 árboles ha-1). Los extremos de área basal mínima (11.9 m2 ha-1) y máxima (35.2 m2 ha-1) correspondieron a las combinaciones S-3 900 y E-3 700, respectivamente. El área basal y volumen disminuyeron con la altitud. La estructura horizontal mostró mayor número de individuos en categorías diamétricas bajas (10-40 cm) y la estructura vertical en las de 25 a 30 m de altura. La prueba de Kruskal-Wallis evidenció diferencias significativas entre las ocho combinaciones para las variables diámetro (DN), altura total (AT) y volumen (VOL), cuya reducción más notable fue sobre la exposición sur al incrementar la altitud de 3 700 a 3 900 m, lo que indica que la combinación S-3 900 es menos favorable para el crecimiento del arbolado. Las combinaciones exposición-altitud con parámetros dasométricos superiores y más potencial de crecimiento fueron N-3 700, E-3 700, S-3 700 y O-3 900.

Abstract Pico de Orizaba is a natural protected area with Pinus hartwegii forests subjected to natural and anthropogenic pressures. The objective of this study was to compare the mensuation parameters of eight stands with four exposures (N, S, E, and W) at two different altitudes (3 700 and 3 900 m). Areas with representative coverage were located and three sites of fixed dimensions of 1 000 m2 were established for each exposure-altitude combination. The collected information was complemented with images from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The highest tree density (593 trees ha-1) was obtained in the E-3 700 combination, and the lowest, in the W-3 900 area (113 trees ha-1). The extremes of minimum (11.9 m2 ha-1) and maximum (35.2 m2 ha-1) basimetric area corresponded to combinations S-3 900 and E-3 700, respectively. The basimetric area and volume decreased with the altitude. The horizontal structure showed a greater number of individuals in low diameter categories (10-40 cm), and the vertical structure in the 25 to 30 m height categories. The Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant differences between the eight combinations for the diameter (DN), total height (TA) and volume (VOL) variables. The most notable reduction was on the southern exposure, as the altitude increased from 3 700 to 3 900 m, indicating that the S-3 900 combination is less favorable for tree growth. The exposure-elevation combinations with superior mensuration parameters and more growth potential were N-3 700, E-3 700, S-3 700, and W-3 900.

Abstract The ecotone is of great importance given the environmental services they provide both to the environment and to human wellbeing. The objective was to know the structure and floristic composition of a contact zone between two types of bushes and also to know the potential it has as a carbon sink. Importance value indices, vertical species distribution, Margalef, Shannon, and true Shannon diversity, as well as biomass, total area, and carbon concentration were determined. Eleven species of vascular plants were recorded, the best represented family was Fabaceae and Cordia boisieri was the species with the highest importance value index. The diversity of the plant community is low according to the Shannon index. The total canopy area was 4 276.03 m2 ha-1, while the vertical index of species defined three height strata. The stored carbon is 2.82 Mg ha-1, while the total aerial biomass was 5 667.15 kg ha-1.

Resumen El ecotono es de gran importancia dado los servicios ambientales que prestan tanto al ambiente como al ser humano. El objetivo fue conocer la estructura y la composición florística en una zona de contacto entre dos tipos de matorrales y conocer además el potencial que tiene como sumidero de carbono. Se determinaron los índices de valor de importancia, distribución vertical de especies, Margalef, Shannon y la diversidad verdadera de Shannon. Además de la biomasa, área total y la concentración de carbono. Se registraron 11 especies de plantas vasculares, la familia mejor representada fue Fabaceae. La especie Cordia boisieri tuvo el mayor índice de valor de importancia. La diversidad de la comunidad vegetal fue baja. El área total de copa fue de 4 276.03 m2 ha-1, con tres estratos de altura. El carbono almacenado fue de 2.82 Mg ha-1, mientras que la biomasa aérea total fue de 567.15 kg ha-1.

Resumo Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Malpighiales: Caryocaraceae) é amplamente distribuído por todo o ecossistema de cerrado. Os frutos de C. brasiliense são utilizados na alimentação humana e constitui uma importante fonte de renda para muitas comunidades. A perda de habitat provocada pelas mudanças de uso da terra coloca em risco a conservação de C. brasiliense. Insetos sugadores constituem um importante fator ecológico que, potencialmente, afeta o fitness de C. brasiliense em ambientes degradados. Além disso, as metodologias de amostragem de insetos para aplicação em estudos relacionados à conservação de C. brasiliense são pouco desenvolvidas. Neste estudo, o número de insetos sugadores (Hemiptera) e seus predadores foram avaliados em três estratos verticais do dossel de C. brasiliense. A distribuição das espécies sugadoras apresentou estratificação vertical ao longo da estrutura do dossel. O estrato basal do dossel apresentou o maior número de insetos sugadores Aphis gossypii (Glover 1877) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) e Bemisia tabaci (Genn. 1889) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), e seus predadores Chrysoperla sp. (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), aranhas (Araneae) e Zelus armillatus (Lep. & Servi., 1825) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Os predadores distribuíram-se de acordo com a disponibilidade de recursos, ocorrendo em maior número nas partes do dossel com maior abundância de suas presas.

Abstract Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Malpighiales: Caryocaraceae) trees are widely distributed throughout the Cerrado ecosystem. The fruits of C. brasiliense trees are used by humans for food and as the main income source in many communities. C. brasiliense conservation is seriously threatened due to habitat loss caused by the land-use change. Sucking insects constitute an important ecological driver that potentially impact C. brasiliense survival in degraded environments. In addition, insects sampling methodologies for application in studies related to the conservation of C. brasiliense are poorly developed. In this study, sucking insects (Hemiptera) and their predators were recorded in three vertical strata of Caryocar brasiliense canopies. The distribution of sucking species showed vertical stratification along the canopy structure of C. brasiliense. The basal part of the canopy had the highest numbers of sucking insects Aphis gossypii (Glover 1877) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and Bemisia tabaci (Genn. 1889) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), and their predators Chrysoperla sp. (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), spiders (Araneae), and Zelus armillatus (Lep. & Servi., 1825) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Predators' distribution follows the resource availability and preferred C. brasiliense tree parts with a higher abundance of prey.

Abstract When a weldment suffers structural impact, the base and filler metals ductility is one of the main features. However, despite the increasing use of high strength low alloy steels (HSLA), this factor is not always considered and it can result in global and/or localized instabilities within a structure. So, the main objective of this work was to compare the behavior to structural impact of welded I-profiles, made with ASTM A36 and EN10149-2 S700MC, a regular and a HSLA structural steel, respectively, using GMAW process and AWS ER70S-6 and AWS ER110S-G as filler metals, which produce weld metals with great differences in tensile strength and ductility. Besides, all weldments were made with both filler metals and the profiles with or without stiffening reinforcements (on the web), keeping the original finishing of the fillet welds. Among the main results, the behavior of the material with high strength (EN10149-2 S700MC) when subjected to dynamic loading, have shown fracture on the upper flange, with crack lengths significantly greater than those presented by ASTM A36 steel, under the same welding and loading conditions. Furthermore, the presence of vertical reinforcement acts as a stiffening of the structure and ends up transferring the load to the opposite flange of the profile, however without nullifying the fracture condition in the high-strength material. features However HSLA, , (HSLA) andor So Iprofiles, Iprofiles I profiles, I-profiles A A3 EN101492 EN EN10149 2 EN10149- S700MC SMC S MC steel respectively ER70S6 ERS ER70S 6 ER ER70S- ER110SG ERSG ER110S G Besides web, web web) welds results (EN10149- conditions Furthermore profile highstrength (HSLA EN1014 SG (EN10149 EN101 (EN1014 EN10 (EN101 EN1 (EN10 (EN1 (EN

Resumo Quando uma estrutura soldada sofre impacto estrutural, a ductilidade do material é uma das características preponderantes. Contudo, com o crescente destaque e utilização dos aços de alta resistência e baixa liga (ARBL) nem sempre este fator é considerado na sua utilização. Isto pode resultar em instabilidades globais e/ou localizadas numa estrutura. Desta forma, o objetivo principal deste trabalho foi comparar o comportamento ao impacto estrutural de perfis I soldados, produzidos com ASTM A36, um aço estrutural “comum”, e EN10149-2 S700MC, aço ARBL, soldados em filete por processo de soldagem por arco elétrico com atmosfera de proteção gasosa MAG (GMAW) e utilizando metais de adição, AWS ER70S- 6 e AWS ER110S-G, que depositam metais de solda com grandes diferenças em resistência à tração e ductilidade. No desenvolvimento deste trabalho foram elaborados conjuntos soldados (CS) na forma de perfis I de chapas soldadas e mantendo-se as soldas com acabamento original. Os CS foram feitos em ambos materiais variando o metal de adição e condições de reforços. Entre os principais resultados, destaca-se o comportamento do material de alta resistência (EN10149-2 S700MC) quando submetido a carregamento dinâmico, apresentou fratura na mesa superior, com comprimentos significativamente maiores que os apresentados pelo aço ASTM A36, sob mesmas condições de soldagem e carregamento. Além disso, a presença de reforço vertical na estrutura acaba por transferir o carregamento para a mesa oposta do perfil, porém sem anular a condição de fratura no material de alta resistência. preponderantes Contudo ARBL (ARBL eou ou A36 A comum, comum , “comum” EN101492 EN EN10149 2 EN10149- S700MC SMC S MC GMAW (GMAW ER70S ERS ER ER110SG, ER110SG ERSG ER110S G, G ER110S-G (CS mantendose mantendo se original reforços resultados destacase destaca (EN10149- dinâmico superior disso perfil A3 “comum EN1014 SG (EN10149 EN101 (EN1014 EN10 (EN101 EN1 (EN10 (EN1 (EN

Abstract The objective was to analyze the effects of sugar-energy/sugarcane expansion and other facts on the distribution of agricultural land tenure in the state of São Paulo, between 1996 and 2017. Through the literature review, reasons and trends of concentration of land tenure in world and Brazilian agriculture were systematized. From the recent evolution of the sugar-energy structure in São Paulo, factors with probable impacts on land distribution were addressed: area advance and deepening of sugarcane mechanization and continuity of high vertical integration between agroindustry and sugarcane production. In the empirical analysis, IBGE's agricultural censuses and INCRA's register of rural properties were used. The sugarcane expansion over other activities contributed significantly to the increase in the concentration of land ownership in São Paulo. This expansion took place, predominantly, through leasing and not the purchase of land. Thus, the concentrationist impact was smaller on property than on land tenure. The deepening of sugarcane mechanization also had a concentrationist effect, through the differentiation of companies. Small and medium-sized sugarcane suppliers, due to their insufficient area, tended to be excluded or incorporated by larger ones. The same occurred with some mills and large suppliers, which registered operational problems and increased indebtedness in accelerating sugarcane mechanization. sugarenergy/sugarcane sugarenergysugarcane sugar energy/sugarcane energy Paulo 199 2017 review systematized sugarenergy addressed production analysis IBGEs IBGE s INCRAs INCRA used place predominantly Thus effect companies mediumsized medium sized suppliers ones energysugarcane 19 201 1 20 2

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar os efeitos da expansão sucroenergética/canavieira e de outros fatos na distribuição da posse da terra agrícola no Estado de São Paulo, entre 1996 e 2017. Através da revisão de literatura, sistematizaram-se razões e tendências de concentração da posse da terra na agricultura mundial e brasileira. Da recente evolução da estrutura sucroenergética em São Paulo, abordaram-se fatores com prováveis impactos na distribuição da terra: avanço da área e aprofundamento da mecanização canavieira e continuidade da alta integração vertical entre transformação e cultivo de cana. Na análise empírica, usaram-se os censos agropecuários do IBGE e o cadastro de imóveis rurais do INCRA. A expansão canavieira sobre outras atividades contribuiu, significativamente, no aumento da concentração da posse da terra em São Paulo. Essa expansão deu-se, predominantemente, através do arrendamento e não da compra de terras, com menor impacto na concentração da propriedade do que na posse da terra. Também, o aprofundamento da mecanização canavieira teve efeito concentracionista, através da diferenciação de empresas. Pequenos e médios fornecedores de cana, com área insuficiente, foram excluídos ou incorporados por maiores. O mesmo ocorreu com algumas usinas e com grandes fornecedores, com problemas operacionais e com aumento do endividamento na aceleração da mecanização canavieira. Objetivouse Objetivou se sucroenergéticacanavieira Paulo 199 2017 literatura sistematizaramse sistematizaram brasileira abordaramse abordaram cana empírica usaramse usaram INCRA contribuiu significativamente deuse, deuse deu se, deu-se predominantemente terras Também concentracionista empresas insuficiente maiores 19 201 1 20 2

ABSTRACT A sunken solar greenhouse is a unique structure used in China that has good thermal performance and a low cost. To explore the thermal environment and the marginal effect area under the trellis membrane in a sunken solar greenhouse, daytime heat absorption and nighttime exothermic models of the greenhouse were established based on existing theories and hypotheses. An experimental study of the three-dimensional thermal environment of a solar greenhouse was also conducted in the Jinzhong Basin of Shanxi Province. The daytime heat absorption model described how the internal thermal environment of the greenhouse changes in three dimensions, while the nighttime model calculated the amount of heat released at night. The results showed that the rate of change in the maximum temperature difference along the height direction in the greenhouse was 13 times that along the vertical direction, and three times that along the horizontal direction. We also observed that the marginal effect area under the membrane varied over time and by month. The minimum value of the marginal effect area occurred at the middle cross-section, spanning the middle position of the greenhouse, and the maximum height was 2.7 m. The results of this study can provide theoretical guidance and experimental data for the thermal environment of greenhouses of the same type in the Jinzhong Basin of Shanxi Province, thus providing a basis for environmental regulation and low-temperature margins in greenhouses. cost hypotheses threedimensional dimensional Province dimensions night 1 month crosssection, crosssection cross section, section cross-section 27 2 7 2. m lowtemperature

Cryogenic treatment enhances the properties of cutting tools. This study investigates the effects of shallow and deep cryogenic treatments to TiAlSiN coated tungsten carbide tool used in end milling of maraging steel C300. Experiments are conducted in a three axis CNC vertical milling machine at various spindle speeds using TiAlSiN coated tool without cryogenic treatment (UCT), shallow (SCT) and deep (DCT) cryogenically treated coated tools. The surface finish obtained during milling of slots, built-up edge of tools and the tool wear are investigated and compared. With an increase in spindle speed, SCT tool showed an improvement of 13.3% with UCT and 33.5% with DCT. Formation of built-up edge on the cutting tools are also evaluated and compared. Tool wear is quantified, in which SCT tool showed lowest tool wear in comparison with UCT and DCT tools. C300 C UCT, , (UCT) (SCT (DCT slots builtup built up compared speed 133 13 3 13.3 335 33 5 33.5 quantified C30 (UCT 1 13. 33. C3