1. A simulation model to evaluate the economic consequences of insemination programs in dairy herds: timed artificial insemination and sex-sorted semen

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to develop a simulation model to analyse the technical, economic, and financial performance of using different reproductive strategies in dairy herds. Strategies simulated were: artificial insemination (AI) using conventional semen after oestrus detection (AIC), AI using sex-sorted semen after oestrus detection (AIS),

R. Bras. Zootec.. Publicado em: 29/11/2018

2. Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review

New technologies designed to improve the communication of autistic children can also help to promote interaction processes and cognitive and social development. The aim of this study was to analyze the instruments used to improve the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder. We searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases using th

Clinics. Publicado em: 29/11/2018

3. Information Security Management Practices: Study of the Influencing Factors in a Brazilian AIR FORCE Institution

ABSTRACT This article aims at analyzing the factors which influence the staff of the Brazilian Air Force Information Technology Board - DTI in relation to the understanding of the application of the Information Security Management practices. This attempt was based on the hypothetical-deductive method and, as to its objective, it was descriptive in nature. As

JISTEM J.Inf.Syst. Technol. Manag.. Publicado em: 18/10/2018

4. Actividades y dinámicas implementadas con la tableta en un centro de educación básica de España

Abstract The permanent evolution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) goes hand in hand with the generalization, relocation and globalization of the worldwide movement, as well as in favor of using these resources in different areas, including education. However, the development of experiences and researches about the use of tablets in classro

Educ. Pesqui.. Publicado em: 18/10/2018

5. Technological game changers: convergence, hype, and evolving supply chain design

Abstract Paper aims Poor supply chain design cost Boeing, Chipotle, Lego, and Toyota billions in revenues, capitalization, and reputational value. This paper introduces a purposive, systematic supply chain design process, identifies economic disrupters, and describes how a proactive approach to supply chain design can support and propel visionary business

Prod.. Publicado em: 06/09/2018

6. IPRDataCol - software for field labelling and data storage

Abstract The software IPRDataCol was developed in 2017 at the Instituto Agronômico do Paraná (IAPAR) by a research group (Nucleo1) studying information technology applied to agricultural research. Due to the software architecture, whether the label-generating nor the data capture module use any native database, i.e, the program can be used directly from po

Crop Breed. Appl. Biotechnol.. Publicado em: 2018-09

7. A method for estimating the deforestation timeline in rural settlements in a scenario of malaria transmission in frontier expansion in the Amazon Region

The Malaria Frontier Hypothesis (MFH) is the current model for predicting malaria emergence in the Brazilian Amazon. It has two important dimensions, ‘settlement time’ and ‘malaria incidence’, and its prediction are: malaria incidence peaks five years after the initiation of human settlement and declines towards zero after an estimated 10 years. Alth

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 23/07/2018

8. The use of ICT tools to support collaborative product development activities: evidences from Brazilian industry

Abstract Paper aims This paper aims to understand the relationship between Information & Communication Technology (ICT), collaborative New Product Development (NPD) and customer satisfaction (NPD performance). Originality We target the relationship between ICT, collaborative NPD and NPD performance. ICT is assessed as a set of specific tools adopted by t

Prod.. Publicado em: 04/06/2018

9. Las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación en las radios universitarias españolas en el periodo 2012-2016

Abstract Information and Communications Technology has enabled the transition from a traditional two-way radio to another, democratic and collaborative, with greater reach possibilities. This study aims to analyze the evolution of the Spanish university stations through Information and Communications Technologies in the past five years. The methodological ap

Transinformação. Publicado em: 2018-04

10. El efecto de los advergames, los banners y el tipo de usuario sobre la actitud hacia la marca y la intención de compra

Abstract Purpose: This research was intended to analyze the effectiveness of advergames in comparison with banners. In addition, it seeks to analyze whether the type of user (someone who just casually browses the Internet vs. someone looking for product information on the Internet) will influence the effectiveness of both Internet advertising formats. Des

Rev. bras. gest. neg.. Publicado em: 2018-04

11. A comprehensive transcriptome analysis of skeletal muscles in two Polish pig breeds differing in fat and meat quality traits

Abstract Pork is the most popular meat in the world. Unfortunately, the selection pressure focused on high meat content led to a reduction in pork quality. The present study used RNA-seq technology to identify metabolic process genes related to pork quality traits and fat deposition. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between pigs of Pulaw

Genet. Mol. Biol.. Publicado em: 2018-03

12. The use of biosimilar medicines in oncology - position statement of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC)

A biosimilar is a biologic product that is similar to a reference biopharmaceutical product, the manufacturing process of which hinders the ability to identically replicate the structure of the original product, and therefore, it cannot be described as an absolute equivalent of the original medication. The currently available technology does not allow for an

Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 11/01/2018