STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE PENICILLIN SUSCEPTIBILITY BY DIFUSSION TECHNIQUE. COMPARISON OF TWO METHODS by von Specht, M. H., Grenon, S. L.

“…Pneumococcal Infections caused by drug-resistant strains are an increasing problem requiring the adoption of control strategies and campaigns to promote judicious use of antibiotics. To screen for pneumococcal penicillin resistance using the Kirby-Bauer disc technique with oxacillin impregnated discs, the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) recommends Mueller Hinton Agar supplemented with 5% defibrinated sheep blood (MHSO). …”
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Intuitive development strategies in the small brazilian enterprise: the case of Sat Paraná by Salamacha, Luciano Miguel, Tañski, Nilda C.

“…The present paper has as its objective to demonstrate the use of strategic management concepts in managerial organizations in small enterprises, thus unconsciously considered by its main agent. …”
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WOOD DENSITY, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND FIBER CONTENT OF Cordia trichotoma (Vell) Johns. WOOD by Núñez, Carlos E.

“…These results confirm a possible papermaking use of thinnings before heartwood formation.…”
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RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY TO OPTIMIZE GLUTEN–FREE BREAD WITH FAT, EGG AND MILK by Milde, Laura B., Valle Urbina, Carolina, Rybak, Alexis M., Oliveira, Carlos H., González, Karina G.

“…Considering the textural properties of the principal raw material used, it was concluded that an optimal combination would be to use intermediate levels of egg and milk and higher levels of fat, prioritizing the decrease in elasticity over firmness.…”
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Development of a biomass sensor prototype based in image processing algorithms by Díaz, Carolina S., Barón, Jorge H.

“…The initial concerns of a new biomass prototype portable sensor, using digital image processing are shown in this paper. …”
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Computational Environment for Genomic Sequencing and Annotation: a workflow for application in projects by life researchers by Pedron Cassol, Matheus, Rafael Lenz, Alexandre, Zacaria, Rudinei, de Avila e Silva, Scheila

“…The current paper seeks to approach, using a workflow, basics subjects of the bioinformatic field and also useful informations to consider during the development of in silico researches. …”
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Virtual classrooms at the entry common cycle at the university: the case of the School of Economics - UNaM by Gervasoni, Ana I., Marrone, Nora B., Sosa, Nora M., Sureda, Silvia C.

“…It also intends to assess the use of virtual learning environments carried out by the different subjects included in the common cycle.…”
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Knowledge management in the Faculty of Economic Sciences – Regional Headquarters Itapua, Paraguay by Encina Fretes, Rosa E.

“…This work arises from the necessity to explain the implicit knowledge of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, using the intellectual patrimony to create differentiation and sustainable competitive advantages.…”
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Dynamic model of sodium sulphur battery for application in microgrids by Sarasua, Antonio E., Molina, Mrcelo G., Mercado, Pedro E.

“…Nowadays, in addition to a tendency to the use of renewable energy sources, there is also the tendency to operate these units in a decentralized manner so that they are able, if necessary, to work independently or in isolation from the rest of the power system. …”
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ESTUDY OF LACQUERED TINPLATE CANS DEGRADATION APPLYING ELECTROCHEMICALIMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY by Albani, O. A., Ternouski, C. E., Ruiz, E. R., Stampella, R. S.

“… The samples were analyzed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), optical microscopy and porosity tests. …”
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Calculation and Design of a Step Seal Wear Ring for Centrifugal Pumps by Carballea Cabrera , David, Matos Ramírez , Neeldes, Benítez Cortés , Isnel, Miño Valdés, Juan Esteban

“… The objective of this work was to calculate and design a stepped seal wear ring to achieve greater volumetric and total efficiency compared to smooth seal rings, traditionally used in centrifugal electric pumps. To build the rings, cast iron was used due to its easy acquisition and physical and mechanical properties, a hydraulic press was used in assembly. …”
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Tilapia waste as raw material for sausage production: yield and cost by Teixeira Lago, Amanda M., Pimenta, Carlos J., Nogueira, Isabela Emiliorelli, Correa Vidal, Ana C., de Sousa Gomes Pimenta, Maria E.

“…The fish industry presents a large growth potential because its disposal can be transformed into products with marketing uses. Considered as a sustainable alternative, the use of minced fish (MF) of tilapia as raw material for the production of sausages has gained importance. …”
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Optimization of the SSCP-HD technique for the detection of polymorphisms on exon 3 of the ADIPOQ gene by González Giménez, María del C., Tiscornia, María M., Hahn, Romina, Zapata, Pedro D., Bonneau, Graciela A.

“…With the conditions used, the amplification of exon 3 of ADIPOQ was possible, identifying patterns of runs using the technique of SSCP-HD which will facilitate further studies of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene selected.…”
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Multifunctional home office desk design for small residential environments by Sornas Viggiani, Maria Fernanda, Luiz Gustavo Souza, Ekaterina E. Inglesis Barcellos, Galdenoro Botura Junior

“…At this point, multifunctional furniture has become an excellent option for users of small spaces and who need more use. The present work used the methodology of Design for Innovation Generation, where the objective was to develop a multipurpose furniture for small environments so that it could be used as a home office. …”
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Manufacture of handmade paper from non-conventional fibers of five colombian species by Benitez, Julieta B., Popo Amu, Manuel, Vallejos, María E., Area, María C.

“…The papermaking properties were, in general, lower than the properties of the conventional papermaking pulps (similar to those of a quimimecánica pulp of eucalyptus).The best way to use these fibers in handmade papers is to make sheets of grammages greater than 100 g/m2 and use them without bleaching, taking advantage of their rustic appearance and natural coloration for the manufacture of covers or decorative elements.…”
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REVIEW: COD OF KRAFT PULPS ECF AND TCF BLEACHING by Barboza, Olga M., Bengoechea, Dora I., Area, María C.

“…While ECF (elementary chlorine free) bleaching uses chlorine dioxide in spite of Cl2, TCF (totally chlorine free) bleaching includes the use of non chlorine chemicals. …”
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Design of an information system of indicators logistics by González Pérez, Aliesky, García Pérez, Michel

“…For this, a theoretical framework for the study is constructed; the entity under study is described, developing a system of indicators taking into account those used in the company and other proposed following the investigation and, finally, the proposed information system is exposed using the platform Pentaho Open Source Business Intelligence to show the performance of the main indicators that assess the level of customer service that the company provides the basis for improving the management of its supply chain.…”
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Process approach in service management: strategies to achieve successful applications by Zanazzi, José Luis, Pedrotti, Beatriz Isabel, Arias, Fulvio Hernndo, Dimitroff, Magdalena, Blazquez, Miguel

“…The article examines the convenience of applying management methods and techniques used for design and mainly, control processes to service organizations. …”
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Marketing relationship and trading in the relationship between service providers, health operators and final customer: the search for an integrating model by Carneiro, Carlos André Silva, Tañski , Nilda Catalina

“…The type of sample used, where n = 217 and the confidence level was 95%, not intentional probabilistic. …”
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Atlantic-Camtraps: a dataset of medium and large terrestrial mammal communities in the Atlantic Forest of South America by Lima, Fernando, Beca, Gabrielle, Muylaert, Renata de Lara, Jenkins, Clinton N., Lages Perilli, Miriam Lucia, Paschoal, Ana Maria de Oliveira, Lima Massara, Rodrigo, Pereira Paglia, Adriano, Garcia Chiarello, Adriano, Graipel, Maurício Eduardo, Cherem, Jorge José, Regolin, André Luis, Rodrigues Oliveira Santos, Luiz Gustavo, Brocardo, Carlos Rodrigo, Paviolo, Agustín Javier, Di Bitetti, Mario Santiago, Moraes Scoss, Leandro, López Rocha, Fabiana, Fusco-Costa, Roberto, Alves da Rosa, Clarissa, Xavier da Silva, Marina, Hufnagel, Ludmila, Marques Santos, Paloma, Teixeira Duarte, Gabriela, Neves Guimarães, Luiza, Bailey, Larissa Lynn, Guimarães Rodrigues, Flávio Henrique, Morais Cunha, Heito, Moreli Fantacini, Felipe, Oliveira Batista, Graziele, Bogoni, Juliano André, Tortato, Marco Adriano, Micheli Ribeiro, Luiz, Peroni, Nivaldo, Volkmer de Castilho, Pedro, Bernardes Maccarini, Thiago, Picinatto Filho, Vilmar, De Angelo, Carlos Daniel, Cruz, Paula Andrea, Quiroga, Verónica Andrea, Iezzi, María Eugenia, Varela, Diego Martin, Cintra Cavalcanti, Sandra Maria, Camargo Martensen, Alexandre, Maggiorini, Erica Vanessa, Ferreira Keesen, Fabíola, Valle Nunes, André, Mendés Lessa, Gisele, Cordeiro-Estrela, Pedro, Guimarães Beltrão, Mayara, Figueiredo de Albuquerque, Anna Carolina, Ingberman, Bianca, Righetto Cassano, Camila, Cullen Junior, Laury, Ribeiro, Milton Cezar, Galetti, Mauro

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