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The population structure of fishery resources and the impact of environmental factors over its productivity are important processes to be considered in fisheries management. Environmental factors could determine both, the success of larval drift as the population spatial structure and its changes of biomass. In this paper we show the environmental effect over distribution, abundance and spatial structure of nylon shrimp population (Heterocarpus reedi) off central Chile (25°-37°S) from trawling surveys carried out between 1996 and 2011. Environmental variables considered where sea surface concentration of chlorophyll-a and dissolved organic matter. Results show a geographical separation in population around 32°S. Shrimp density is higher in the southern zone, where concentration of chlorophyll-a and dissolved organic matter are high due to presence of river tributaries and coastal upwelling zones. In this area, the bulk of the adult population is concentrated, which could act as "source" population and thereby its influence on larval drift could explain both, the preponderance of juveniles in the northern area as the smallest size of its population ("pseudo-sink" population). In the southern area, a process of spatial and bathymetric expansion had driven the increase in population size over time, where the colonization and individual somatic growth had been the main mechanisms. We found that periods of good environmental conditions explain high densities of shrimp with a delay of two years, which might be related mainly with larval survival and enhanced recruitment and somatic growth. The aim of this study was to understand the spatial-temporal variability of the nylon shrimp density in the study area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Chinese endemic delphacid genus Malaxella Ding & Hu (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Delphacidae) is reviewed in this paper. Three species are treated of which M. flava Ding & Hu and M. tetracantha Qin & Zhang are redescribed, one new species, M. macracantha Ren & Qin sp. nov., is described. Habitus photos and illustrations of male genitalia of these 3 species are given. A key for identifying the species of Malaxella is also provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Raw milk contamination with spores (Clostridium) generates defects in hard and semihard cheeses. One of the main causes is the consumption of contaminated silage by dairy cows. Alterations in animal health have also been associated with the consumption of poor quality silage. The aim of this paper is to analyze the degree of association between: quality, extraction and distribution of silage and dung contamination of lactating cows. Milk samples from bulk milk tanks were obtained in order to know the potential impact of the quality of the silages consumed by cows, as a risk factor on the milk delivered to the industry. The exploratory study was performed in nine dairy farms, located in the departments "Las Colonias" and "San Justo" (Province of Santa Fe), which used corn and sorghum silage (silo bags) most of the year. Samples were taken to determine fermentation quality of silage. Faecal samples from lactating cows were analyzed as indicators of contamination of silage consumed (NMP clostridium/g faeces). The determination of anaerobic sporeforming microorganisms fermenting lactate in raw milk (NMP sporulated/l milk) was performed on bulk tank milk samples. Information of the technology used for the extraction and distribution of silage, was collected. The sample period starts in autumn 2010, ending in the fall of 2011. The highest loads of spores were found in autumn and winter period, in which the use of silage is maximized. The data was analyzed using multivariate statistical INFOSTAT. The results indicate association between the variables: NMP spores/g of faeces and silage extraction, and NMP spores/g faeces and silage distribution, considering the dairy and time of year variables. Independence between the variables fermentative quality of silage and NMP of spores/g in faeces, was found. The silos generally were considered of good quality, leading to the conclusion that the greatest risk of contamination occurred during the extraction and distribution of silage. It would be necessary to improve the training of producers and operators in relation to these processes. When the values were higher in faeces (NMP> NMP 40.000 spores/g faeces), high levels of contamination in milk, was observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The systematic and taxonomy of brachyuran crabs has undergone remarkable changes over the last decade, motivated by the review of the use of the classical morphological characters and the introduction of genetic studies on phylogeny. In this paper, the list of marine and freshwater brachyurans of Cuba is updated, using an actualized classification system. The reporting of the Cuban archipelago dated 2000 and included 316 species and subspecies (to which were added in later years 14) and 20 families. In the updated list 319 species and 42 families are recognized, no subspecies are related. Within Goneplacoidea, Majoidea and Xanthoidea superfamilies are the major differences in the organization of families and genera. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper discusses the moral dilemmas associated with the distribution of scarce resources, such as healthcare, in regard to Marx's principle of needs. It seeks to respond to the difficulties that conceptualization and boundaries of the concept of needs involve. We also study the ethical implications of giving space to personal responsibility or efficiency for the purpose of allocating scarce resources. We conclude, from the perspective of the analytical Marxism, that the satisfaction of basic necessities should prevail over distribution based on personal responsibility and individual contribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Atlantic Forest represents one of the global priority eco-regions for biodiversity conservation. In Argentina, this is represented by the Paranense Forest, which occupies much of the Misiones Province. In this paper, an updated list of land mollusks from Misiones Province is presented, and its species richness was evaluated comparing protected and unprotected areas. For this, we reviewed La Plata Museum Mollusk Collection, updated the literature review, and developed some field work between 2009 and 2010. For the areographic work, a grid (50x50km) was applied to a Misiones province map. In this region, large areas of native vegetation constituting the Paranaense Forest still persist, and include protected areas such as the Iguazú National Park and Puerto Península Provincial Park. These areas have been the most explored at the malacological level (both terrestrial and aquatic environments), a fact that is consistent with the greater number of records found, which may also be the explanation for the highest number of species recorded in the region. A database containing 497 records was compiled. The number of species occurring in this Province was increased from 28 to 56; 11 of which were exotic species. A total of 38 of the species occurred in protected areas and 53 in unprotected areas; and 25 species were micro-mollusks. Orthalicidae was the family with the highest species number (10) and the widest distribution, occupying 16/20 sampling units. Megalobulimus was the genus found in a greater number of sampling units (14/20). The highest values of specific richness of land gastropods were found in Northern Misiones (R=32). This richness was similar to that previously reported for the Tucumán Province, although species occurring in both provinces were mostly different. The richness in Misiones Province border areas, as the Republic of Paraguay and the state of Santa Catarina (Brazil), was about twice that found in the province. The present study showed the existence of poorly explored areas at malacological level, especially in Central and Eastern Misiones. Data presented here will allow focus future sampling efforts on such areas, so patterns of species distribution can be better defined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the paper, the different aspects of the logistical management of the productive processes and services at the Isotope Centre are characterized as part of the quality system of the institution. Different sides of this activity are also considered, especially those aspects aimed at ensuring the operation of facilities and developing the production and its commercialization. An overview is given about how the logistic is integrated to the activity of the Isotope Centre, generating benefi ts, as well as the importance of continuing its development. Some of the diffi culties faced at the present stage are also pointed out [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the end of the nineties coverage of the elderly population in Argentina had shown a down-ward trend. In order to tackle this problem, a Pension Inclusion Programme was implemented in 2005 which enabled the elderly to avail themselves of a payment facilities scheme in order to have access to pension benefits. In this context, the aim of this paper is to assess its results as far as extending cover and its effects on poverty and income distribution. Among the main results, it was found that the Plan enabled the inclusion of 2.3 million beneficiaries, it contributed to a reduction of poverty in the elderly from 27.9% (2003) to 3.3% (2009) and achieved a reduction in the Gini pension distribution from 0.27 (2004) to 0.18 (2010). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper gives a characterization of the transmitter Sprayhead D3000 in evening and daytime schedules placed at 1 and 2 m height on a test bench outdoors. The equation of the transmitter, the medium intensity of application, effective range diameter, the coefficient of uniformity, distribution uniformity and an analysis of the distribution pattern were determined. The results were the equation of transmitter with a correlation coefficient of 0,9964, the medium intensities showed lower values during daytime hours to 2 m height of 3,61 mm / h, while the effective range diameter reached values of 13,4 m at night at a pressure of 280 kPa and the coefficient of uniformity of 89,4% at a pressure of 190 kPa; on the distribution pattern there were not significant differences observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper shows a descriptive analysis about the characterization of the consumption's pattern in Mexico and Sonora, by determining how much money is spent in households and the proportion that those intended to consume on goods and services. Income level is considered to account for such classification. A comparison between the patterns of consumption is made for Mexico and Sonora in 2005, by emphasizing on food expenditures and some specific food products such as vegetables; including tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. The study also performs a look into the spending behavior in Mexico from 2000 to 2006, by contrasting the hypothesis of Modigliani and Friedman (Dornbusch, 2004; Camacho, 2000) and the mathematical formulation of Campbell and Mankiw (1989) on the assumption of the society's consumption. It finally outlines a series of proposals for future studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper studies the distribution-abundance relationships of the Family Papilionidae in a fragmented landscape of Southern Mexico. Fixed transect routes were walked throughout a fragmented landscape, and based on this effort species-habitat associations and local abundance per habitat type were assessed for all species of the Papilionidae community. We related local Papilionidae abundance and distribution data with data on national distribution, mobility and ecological specialization (data obtained from curated specimens or records from National collections and published data). A total of 1,319 transects were walked during 18 months of sampling effort between 2001 and 2002. Fifteen species of Papilionidae butterflies were recorded at the landscape studied, but previous information on national and regional distribution maps, suggested that four additional species (Battus ingenuus, Parides erithalion, Parides photinus and Mimoides thymbraeus) could be registered in the study area. Local abundance had a positive effect on local distribution (r²=0.925 P=0.001). Ecological specialization had a significant effect on national distribution data (r² =0.510, P=0.030), but not at the local scale (r²=0.409 P=0.092). In contrast, the mobility had no influence on national or local distribution neither on local abundance (r²=0.307, P=0.216; r²=0.100, P=0.692 and r²=0.046 P=0.857, respectively). We failed to find a significant relationship between the local distribution and the national distribution (r²=0.313 and P=0.256). The distribution-abundance relationships recognized in this work are comparable with those reported for other taxa in other regions. However, the effects of ecological specialization and mobility on distribution and abundance patterns can be the result of combined effects between species perception and the structure and composition of modern landscapes like San Fernando. Heavily fragmented landscapes could likely affect resource availability and breeding sites for many species including Papilionidae, and hence species perception -even mobile and common speciescould particularly be different compared to those species living in relatively pristine habitats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes the accumulation pattern of Spanish capitalism during the last half a century, based on the evolution of the capital return and the behavior of its main determinants: distribution and technical change. First, it explains the accumulation logic of the theory of work-value and argues that the so-called "law of the falling tendency of the rate of profit" (Ltdtg) provides a suitable frame to explain the movements of the capitalist development in the long term. It then shows how this dynamic has materialized in the development of world accumulation since the end of the second world war, and concludes that the evolution of the Spanish capitalism in this period follows the same world pattern, emphasizing its main singularities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper propose how the public policy analysis contributes to build the common good, political aim that requires public policies as means to foster production of goods, as a utility maximization task. In politics, this exercise enfaces at least three major problems: how to go beyond the deliberation process and to construct the public agenda, how to do optimal choices whit incomplete information and how to distribute burdens and benefits in an equitable basis. Finally, we show this questions analysing the trends of production and distribution of wealth in Latin America. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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