The paper examines a complex of figurative meanings of the entomonym “abelha” (“bee”), manifested in the space of the Portuguese poetic text of the 19th–20th centuries.The purpose of the work is to trace the transformation of the image and its semantic increments.We used methods of contextual, stylistic, semantic analy
Application of layout optimization technique to large-scale frame structures considering cross-sectional areas of frame members
To design economical frame structures, it is necessary to determine the optimum frame layout and optimum cross-sectional area of each frame member.Although previous studies have proposed a variety of optimization methods, they can be applicable to small-scale frame structures and have been verified only for simple frame structures with a small numb
Case studies in physiology: Nocturnal cardiorespiratory adaptive differences between an Italian trekker and a Nepali guide
Abstract The cardiopulmonary system is a physiological cornerstone in the adaptive response to hypobaric hypoxia.Portable devices make it feasible nowadays to precisely Bolero Hat assess the response to high altitude (HA) expeditions.In this study, we investigated breathing and arterial blood pressure responses during a Himalayan trek from 665 m to
Geographic distribution of conversion therapy prevalence in Canada. Findings from a national cross-sectional survey, 2020 [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Background: Conversion therapy practices (CTPs) are discredited efforts that target lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit, or other (LGBTQ2S+) people and seek to change, deny, or discourage their sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.This study aims to investigate the prevalence of CTPs across Canadian provinces a