While Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are typically considered rare diseases, Familial Exudativ... more While Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are typically considered rare diseases, Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy (FEVR) and Norrie Disease (ND) are more rare than retinitis pigmentosa. We wanted to determine if multigenic protein-altering variants are common in FEVR subjects within a set of FEVR-related genes. The potential occurrence of protein-altering variants in two different genes has been documented in a very small percentage of patients, but potential multigenic contributions to FEVR remain unclear. Genes involved in these orphan pediatric retinal diseases are not universally included in available IRD targeted-sequencing panels, and cost is also a factor limiting multigenic-sequence-based testing for these rare conditions. To provide an accurate solution at lower cost, we developed a targeted-sequencing protocol that includes seven genes involved in Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy (FEVR) and Norrie disease. Seventy-six DNA samples from persons refered to clinic wit...
A Universidade Federal Fluminense por ter sido minha casa nesses quatro anos contribuindo para o ... more A Universidade Federal Fluminense por ter sido minha casa nesses quatro anos contribuindo para o meu desenvolvimento enquanto cidadão brasileiro, mesmo com todas as dificuldades. Em especial a Márcia Pinto da PROAES, pelo companheirismo e simplicidade aprendidos na minha experiência na reitoria, ao DATUR, a Pacto Consultoria, ao bandeijão da UFF e ao BusUFF. A Faculdade de Turismo e Hotelaria e a todos seus profissionais pela qualidade de ensino e pesquisa compartilhados durante minha vida acadêmica, ao CAPTH e ao Professor Osiris pela oportunidade de trabalhar com pesquisa, e em especial a professora Verônica, minha orientadora de TCC e de monitoria, por acreditar no meu talento e me estimular nas horas mais necessárias nesse período tão proveitoso na minha vida. Aos meus companheiros de sala da 2011.2 por proporcionarem o melhor ambiente profissional, acadêmico e pessoal que a caminhada na Universidade poderia ter, em especial aos Must Be Lívia Saliba,
The main purpose of this paper is to propose the creation of a sustainability session in the annu... more The main purpose of this paper is to propose the creation of a sustainability session in the annual ASCEND New Student Conference for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Although I strongly urge to make the session mandatory, it can also be offered as an optional workshop. As a continuation for educating students on sustainability, I propose to offer "Triple Zero" workshops to all students every semester. These workshops will teach students how to make changes in their daily lifestyle in accordance with the three goals of the commitment. These collaborative efforts in sustainability education will improve student's behaviors towards sustainability and support UC Merced's mission to achieve its Triple Zero Commitment by the year 2020.
The objective of the study: The objective of the present work is to trace the history and an over... more The objective of the study: The objective of the present work is to trace the history and an overview of the differential pricing methods used in tourism businesses, reflecting on the perception of the injustice of these methods by consumers. Methodology/approach: Systematic review of the literature on differential pricing in tourism and price fairness perception. Originality/Relevance: Despite the relevance of differential prices and the price fairness perception in tourism and behavioral economics, few studies have studied this subject from the consumer's point of view in comparison with a large amount of research in pricing strategy based on the managerial approach, especially in Brazil. Main results: The results of the literature review indicate a tension between the economic arguments for companies to adopt differential pricing methods - such as Yield Management and Revenue Management - and the reactions of consumers to these prices. Therefore, the price fairness is a very relevant variable to be considered in improving research and sector practices. Theoretical/methodological contributions: The systematic review of the literature of differential pricing and price fairness in tourism contributes to a current panorama on the subject, as well identify gaps and possibilities for future research. Social/management contributions: It is recommended that tourism managers be aware and includes in their pricing methods the tourist point of view of the final price, as well as for the procedures and policies to reach that price since differential price methods not always can be considered fair.
Portugal ranked 11th place in world wine production in 2016 with 5,6 mhl, making wines as one of ... more Portugal ranked 11th place in world wine production in 2016 with 5,6 mhl, making wines as one of the main products exported by the country and where the largest commercial surpluses are recorded (Machado & Ribeiro, 2017). In line with that, the tourism sector represents an important status in Portugal whose driving force is not limited to the economic dimension (9% of GDP), but extends to its repercussion in social dimension. The tourism in Portugal has wine tourism as one of the fastest growing economic exponents and an enhancer of sustainable local development (Maduro, Guerreiro, & de Oliveira, 2015). In this sense, Portugal has begun to view wine tourism as an interesting activity that can help the country’s economy and, simultaneously, generate economic and social progress in Abstract: Wine producers in Portugal have begun to see tourism as an opportunity to diversify their profit margins. With the growing importance of enology universities have established greater research into...
The goal of this project was to research and develop a volumetric display system that allows a th... more The goal of this project was to research and develop a volumetric display system that allows a threedimensional CAD file to be displayed in real space. The system used a Xilinx Zynq SoC to process a CAD model into a series of two-dimensional images to be projected onto a spinning helicoid surface using DLP technology. The SoC contained a combination of custom logic on FPGA fabric as well as software on an embedded processor to implement the unique system functionality.
A One enduring language skill that is crucial in the development of comprehension that students l... more A One enduring language skill that is crucial in the development of comprehension that students learn at an early age is telling a story. Although several previous studies have discovered the presence of macrostructures in children’s narratives, there is still a need to answer questions pertaining to the role of scaffolding as a reflection of young children’s narrative comprehension. Using Labov’s (1972 in Chang, 2004, p. 84) determined macro level structures found in narratives, this study aims to identify the common macrostructures found in the transcribed and coded narratives of sixteen male and female Filipino students. The study employed Shapiro and Hudson’s (1991) narrative macrostructure categories. Results indicate that children’s narrative components are mostly basic and that gender has no particular effect on the construction of children’s narratives. Scaffolding questions aided in eliciting the actual level of comprehension of the children. The study confirms Shapiro and ...
Atualmente as instituicoes academicas encontram dificuldades para organizar horarios, reservas e ... more Atualmente as instituicoes academicas encontram dificuldades para organizar horarios, reservas e manutencoes dos seus laboratorios de informatica, o que acaba proporcionando a empresa uma queda em seu desempenho. Visando estes problemas, este artigo apresenta uma proposta de sistema para laboratorios de informatica, o qual foi desenvolvido seguindo duas metodologias diferentes: a metodologia orientada a objeto e a metodologia estruturada. A sua implementacao foi realizada atraves da linguagem PHP em conjunto com as linguagens MySQL e UML, onde foram criados um banco de dados e os diagramas que sao essenciais para obter um controle de desenvolvimento mais rapido e adequado ao mesmo.
We frame beta-minus decay rate perturbations in the context of charged-current (CC) nonstandard n... more We frame beta-minus decay rate perturbations in the context of charged-current (CC) nonstandard neutrino interactions (NSI). In particular, we first outline one NSI parameterization for modeling the CC NSI. Then, we demonstrate that the strength of the NSI constrained by beta-minus decay data is comparable to previously reported bounds on general CC NSI at $\mathcal{O}(10^{-4})$ to $\mathcal{O}(10^{-2})$. After discussing possible parameters involved in beta-minus decay NSI, we establish a working framework to probe potentially new physics in nuclear decay rates. Finally, we determine that current nuclear reactor technology could be used for experiments that are sensitive to these NSI parameters. These would include NSI contributions from two types of parameters: (i) the relative NSI effects from the three neutrino flavors and (ii) the change in flux of electron neutrinos through a decaying sample.
While Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are typically considered rare diseases, Familial Exudativ... more While Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are typically considered rare diseases, Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy (FEVR) and Norrie Disease (ND) are more rare than retinitis pigmentosa. We wanted to determine if multigenic protein-altering variants are common in FEVR subjects within a set of FEVR-related genes. The potential occurrence of protein-altering variants in two different genes has been documented in a very small percentage of patients, but potential multigenic contributions to FEVR remain unclear. Genes involved in these orphan pediatric retinal diseases are not universally included in available IRD targeted-sequencing panels, and cost is also a factor limiting multigenic-sequence-based testing for these rare conditions. To provide an accurate solution at lower cost, we developed a targeted-sequencing protocol that includes seven genes involved in Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy (FEVR) and Norrie disease. Seventy-six DNA samples from persons refered to clinic wit...
A Universidade Federal Fluminense por ter sido minha casa nesses quatro anos contribuindo para o ... more A Universidade Federal Fluminense por ter sido minha casa nesses quatro anos contribuindo para o meu desenvolvimento enquanto cidadão brasileiro, mesmo com todas as dificuldades. Em especial a Márcia Pinto da PROAES, pelo companheirismo e simplicidade aprendidos na minha experiência na reitoria, ao DATUR, a Pacto Consultoria, ao bandeijão da UFF e ao BusUFF. A Faculdade de Turismo e Hotelaria e a todos seus profissionais pela qualidade de ensino e pesquisa compartilhados durante minha vida acadêmica, ao CAPTH e ao Professor Osiris pela oportunidade de trabalhar com pesquisa, e em especial a professora Verônica, minha orientadora de TCC e de monitoria, por acreditar no meu talento e me estimular nas horas mais necessárias nesse período tão proveitoso na minha vida. Aos meus companheiros de sala da 2011.2 por proporcionarem o melhor ambiente profissional, acadêmico e pessoal que a caminhada na Universidade poderia ter, em especial aos Must Be Lívia Saliba,
The main purpose of this paper is to propose the creation of a sustainability session in the annu... more The main purpose of this paper is to propose the creation of a sustainability session in the annual ASCEND New Student Conference for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Although I strongly urge to make the session mandatory, it can also be offered as an optional workshop. As a continuation for educating students on sustainability, I propose to offer "Triple Zero" workshops to all students every semester. These workshops will teach students how to make changes in their daily lifestyle in accordance with the three goals of the commitment. These collaborative efforts in sustainability education will improve student's behaviors towards sustainability and support UC Merced's mission to achieve its Triple Zero Commitment by the year 2020.
The objective of the study: The objective of the present work is to trace the history and an over... more The objective of the study: The objective of the present work is to trace the history and an overview of the differential pricing methods used in tourism businesses, reflecting on the perception of the injustice of these methods by consumers. Methodology/approach: Systematic review of the literature on differential pricing in tourism and price fairness perception. Originality/Relevance: Despite the relevance of differential prices and the price fairness perception in tourism and behavioral economics, few studies have studied this subject from the consumer's point of view in comparison with a large amount of research in pricing strategy based on the managerial approach, especially in Brazil. Main results: The results of the literature review indicate a tension between the economic arguments for companies to adopt differential pricing methods - such as Yield Management and Revenue Management - and the reactions of consumers to these prices. Therefore, the price fairness is a very relevant variable to be considered in improving research and sector practices. Theoretical/methodological contributions: The systematic review of the literature of differential pricing and price fairness in tourism contributes to a current panorama on the subject, as well identify gaps and possibilities for future research. Social/management contributions: It is recommended that tourism managers be aware and includes in their pricing methods the tourist point of view of the final price, as well as for the procedures and policies to reach that price since differential price methods not always can be considered fair.
Portugal ranked 11th place in world wine production in 2016 with 5,6 mhl, making wines as one of ... more Portugal ranked 11th place in world wine production in 2016 with 5,6 mhl, making wines as one of the main products exported by the country and where the largest commercial surpluses are recorded (Machado & Ribeiro, 2017). In line with that, the tourism sector represents an important status in Portugal whose driving force is not limited to the economic dimension (9% of GDP), but extends to its repercussion in social dimension. The tourism in Portugal has wine tourism as one of the fastest growing economic exponents and an enhancer of sustainable local development (Maduro, Guerreiro, & de Oliveira, 2015). In this sense, Portugal has begun to view wine tourism as an interesting activity that can help the country’s economy and, simultaneously, generate economic and social progress in Abstract: Wine producers in Portugal have begun to see tourism as an opportunity to diversify their profit margins. With the growing importance of enology universities have established greater research into...
The goal of this project was to research and develop a volumetric display system that allows a th... more The goal of this project was to research and develop a volumetric display system that allows a threedimensional CAD file to be displayed in real space. The system used a Xilinx Zynq SoC to process a CAD model into a series of two-dimensional images to be projected onto a spinning helicoid surface using DLP technology. The SoC contained a combination of custom logic on FPGA fabric as well as software on an embedded processor to implement the unique system functionality.
A One enduring language skill that is crucial in the development of comprehension that students l... more A One enduring language skill that is crucial in the development of comprehension that students learn at an early age is telling a story. Although several previous studies have discovered the presence of macrostructures in children’s narratives, there is still a need to answer questions pertaining to the role of scaffolding as a reflection of young children’s narrative comprehension. Using Labov’s (1972 in Chang, 2004, p. 84) determined macro level structures found in narratives, this study aims to identify the common macrostructures found in the transcribed and coded narratives of sixteen male and female Filipino students. The study employed Shapiro and Hudson’s (1991) narrative macrostructure categories. Results indicate that children’s narrative components are mostly basic and that gender has no particular effect on the construction of children’s narratives. Scaffolding questions aided in eliciting the actual level of comprehension of the children. The study confirms Shapiro and ...
Atualmente as instituicoes academicas encontram dificuldades para organizar horarios, reservas e ... more Atualmente as instituicoes academicas encontram dificuldades para organizar horarios, reservas e manutencoes dos seus laboratorios de informatica, o que acaba proporcionando a empresa uma queda em seu desempenho. Visando estes problemas, este artigo apresenta uma proposta de sistema para laboratorios de informatica, o qual foi desenvolvido seguindo duas metodologias diferentes: a metodologia orientada a objeto e a metodologia estruturada. A sua implementacao foi realizada atraves da linguagem PHP em conjunto com as linguagens MySQL e UML, onde foram criados um banco de dados e os diagramas que sao essenciais para obter um controle de desenvolvimento mais rapido e adequado ao mesmo.
We frame beta-minus decay rate perturbations in the context of charged-current (CC) nonstandard n... more We frame beta-minus decay rate perturbations in the context of charged-current (CC) nonstandard neutrino interactions (NSI). In particular, we first outline one NSI parameterization for modeling the CC NSI. Then, we demonstrate that the strength of the NSI constrained by beta-minus decay data is comparable to previously reported bounds on general CC NSI at $\mathcal{O}(10^{-4})$ to $\mathcal{O}(10^{-2})$. After discussing possible parameters involved in beta-minus decay NSI, we establish a working framework to probe potentially new physics in nuclear decay rates. Finally, we determine that current nuclear reactor technology could be used for experiments that are sensitive to these NSI parameters. These would include NSI contributions from two types of parameters: (i) the relative NSI effects from the three neutrino flavors and (ii) the change in flux of electron neutrinos through a decaying sample.
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