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Multi-parametric disaggregation technique for global optimization of polynomial...

This paper discusses a power-based transformation technique that is especially useful when solving polynomial optimization problems, frequently occurring in science and engineering. The polynomial nonlinear problem is primarily transformed into a suitable reformulated problem containing new sets of discrete and continuous variables. By applying a term-wise disaggregation scheme combined with multi-parametric el...

Univariate parameterization for global optimization of mixed-integer polynomial...

This paper presents a new relaxation technique to globally optimize mixed-integer polynomial programming problems that arise in many engineering and management contexts. Using a bilinear term as the basic building block, the underlying idea involves the discretization of one of the variables up to a chosen accuracy level (Teles, J.P., Castro, P.M., Matos, H.A. (2013). Multiparametric disaggregation technique fo...

VEGF and FGF-2 incorporation in starch-based bone tissue engineering constructs...

The ideal bone tissue-engineered (TE) construct remains to be found, although daily discoveries significantly contribute to improvements in the field and certainly have valuable long-term outcomes. In this work, different TE elements, aiming at bone TE applications, were assembled and its effect on the expression of several vas- cularization/angiogenesis mediators analyzed. Starch/polycaprolactone (SPCL) scaffo...

Development and assessment to environmentally friendly natural fiber composites

Two different types of natural fibers (jute and sisal) were studied and characterized, using optical microscopy, pycnometry density, single filament and linear density tests. Jute fibers were processed into composite parts from woven fabrics raw-material and sisal fibers were also processed into final composite componentes but in the form of chopped mat. Those fibers were used to reinforce polyester and epoxy m...

Gardnerella vaginalis virulence potential outcompetes with 30 other microorgani...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal disorder affecting millions of women every year, and is usually associated with several adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases. However, the etiology of BV is still under debate. Recently, new fastidious anaerobic bacteria have been associated with BV, but there are very few studies that comprehensivel...

Valorization of canned sardine and mackerel residues through the extraction of ...

Carotid artery bifurcation modelling from patient CT angiography and ultrasound...

Computer simulation of the cardiovascular system

NUTRIÇÃO ARTIFICIAL NO DOENTE CRÍTICO

Introdução: O suporte nutricional tem papel importan- te no tratamento dos doentes internados em Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a carga calórica fornecida aos doentes críticos, con- siderando o impacto da carga calórica “secundária” (não nutricional) e a teoria da “Subnutrição permissiva”. Obje- tivos: Avaliar a carga calórica fornecida aos doentes inter- nados em U...

Characterization of biofilm-forming microorganisms isolated from vaginal exudat...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common gynaecological conditions affecting women in the reproductive age, and can lead to increase risk gynaecological infections and pre-term labour. The aetiology of this pathology is still poorly understood, but recent reports referring to the presence of anaerobic biofilms both in the healthy and BV vagina (with different microbial compositions) have led to the th...