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Research paper thumbnail of The Atapuerca sites and the ibeas hominids

Human Evolution, 1990

The Atapuerca railway Trench and Ibeas sites near Burgos, Spain, are cave fillings that include a... more The Atapuerca railway Trench and Ibeas sites near Burgos, Spain, are cave fillings that include a series of deposits ranging from below the Matuyama/Bruhnes reversal up to the end of Middle Pleistocene. The lowest fossil-bearing bed in the Trench contains an assemblage of large and small Mammals includingMimomys savini, Pitymys gregaloides, Pliomys episcopalis, Crocuta crocuta, Dama sp. and Megacerini; the uppermost assemblage includesCanis lupus, Lynx spelaea, Panthera (Leo) fossilis, Felis sylvestris, Equus caballus steinbeimensis, E.c. germanicus, Pitymys subterraneus, Microtus arvalis agrestis, Pliomys lenki, and alsoPanthera toscana, Dicerorbinus hemitoechus, Bison schoetensacki, which are equally present in the lowest level. The biostratigraphic correlation and dates of the sites are briefly discussed, as are the paleoclimatic interpretation of the Trench sequences. Stone artifacts are found in several layers; the earliest occurrences correspond to the upper beds containingMimomys savini. A set of preserved human occupation floors has been excavated in the top fossil-bearing beds. The stone-tool assemblages of the upper levels are of upper-medial Acheulean to Charentian tradition. The rich bone breccia SH, in the Cueva Mayor-Cueva del Silo, Ibeas de Juarros, is a derived deposit, due to a mud flow that dispersed and carried the skeletons of many carnivores and humans. The taxa represented are:Ursus deningeri (largely dominant),Panthera (Leo) fossilis, Vulpes vulpes, Homo sapiens var. Several traits of both mandibular and cranial remains are summarized. Preliminary attempts at dating suggest that the Ibeas fossil man is older than the Last Interglacial, or oxygen-isotope stage 5.

Research paper thumbnail of Dieta comparada del gato montés (Felis silvestris) y la jineta (Genetta genetta) en un área de simpatría de las Sierras Subbéticas (SE España

Dieta comparada del gato montés (Felis silvestris) y la jineta (Genetta genetta) en una área de s... more Dieta comparada del gato montés (Felis silvestris) y la jineta (Genetta genetta) en una área de simpatría de las Sierras Subbéticas (SE España)

Research paper thumbnail of An analytical model for perforation of ceramic/multi-layered planar woven fabric targets by blunt projectiles

Composite Structures, 2011

An analytical model has been developed in this paper for perforation of ceramic/multi-layer woven... more An analytical model has been developed in this paper for perforation of ceramic/multi-layer woven fabric targets by blunt projectiles. In previous Chocron–Galvez analytical model the semi-angle of ceramic conoid is constant and the strain rate effects are also neglected in the stress–strain behavior of the yarns and only strain energy absorbed by the yarns is considered.In this paper which is

Research paper thumbnail of Biología de la gestación en la gata doméstica (Felis catus

Archivos De Medicina Veterinaria, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of A new analytical model of normal penetration of projectiles into the light-weight ceramic–metal targets

International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2010

In this paper based on Zaera and Sanchez-Galvez [4] model, a new analytical model has been presen... more In this paper based on Zaera and Sanchez-Galvez [4] model, a new analytical model has been presented for penetration of deformable projectiles into ceramic–metal targets. By considering erosion and flattening of projectile tip, the one-dimensional equation of motion has been established. The momentum equation has been employed to describe the fragmented ceramic conoid. Considering work hardening material behavior, energy conservation

Research paper thumbnail of Aerococcus suis sp. nov., isolated from clinical specimens from swine

International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 2007

Biochemical and molecular genetic studies were performed for five isolates of unknown Gram-positi... more Biochemical and molecular genetic studies were performed for five isolates of unknown Gram-positive, catalase-negative, cocci-shaped micro-organisms obtained from clinical samples from pigs. The micro-organisms were tentatively identified as Aerococcus species on the basis of the results from cellular morphological and biochemical tests. 16S rRNA gene sequencing studies confirmed the provisional identification of the isolates as members of the genus Aerococcus, but the micro-organism did not correspond to any recognized species of this genus. The nearest phylogenetic relatives of these unknown cocci isolated from pigs were Aerococcus viridans (95.9 % 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity) and Aerococcus urinaeequi (95.8 %). The unknown bacterium, however, was distinguishable from these two species and from other animal aerococci by using biochemical tests. On the basis of both phenotypic and phylogenetic findings, the isolates represent a novel species of the genus Aerococcus, for which the name Aerococcus suis sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is 1821/02 T (=CECT 7139 T =CCUG 52530 T ).

Research paper thumbnail of Intestinal parasitism in Peruvian children and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium species

Parasitology Research, 2006

Intestinal parasitism was studied in children of Trujillo (Peru) to create a prevention and contr... more Intestinal parasitism was studied in children of Trujillo (Peru) to create a prevention and control program. Fecal samples of 489 children were examined. The general prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was found to be 68%. The most frequent pathogenic enteroparasites were Giardia lamblia (26.4%), Cyclospora cayetanensis (13%), Hymenolepis nana (2%), Hymenolepis diminuta (1.6%), and Cryptosporidium spp. (1%). All these parasites appeared both in diarrheic and nondiarrheic children, except Cryptosporidium, which invariably caused diarrhea. Multiple parasitism was frequent, 45.6% of the children presenting two, three, or four intestinal parasites. Cryptosporidium was the only parasite that was not associated with the others. Only five children were affected of cryptosporidiosis, presenting explosive diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Cryptosporidium species and genotypes involved in the infantile cryptosporidiosis were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Four children were parasitized by Cryptosporidium hominis and only one by Cryptosporidium parvum. Our results confirm that anthroponotic transmission of Cryptosporidium is predominant in Peru.

Research paper thumbnail of Biology of pregnancy in the domestic cat (Felis catus

The domestic cat can be defined as a seasonal poliestrous female. During mating the physical stim... more The domestic cat can be defined as a seasonal poliestrous female. During mating the physical stimulus produce the release of LH and ovulation, which occur during the first 50 hours post mating. The fertilization of oocytes takes place inside the oviduct during the 30 hours post ovulation. The embryos transport on the oviduct takes about 132 hours and when embryos reach the uterus they are already a compacted morulae. After this, the blastocyst migrates to both uterine horns for a period of 80 hours aproximately until implantation ocurrs 12 to 13 days after mating. During the preimplantation period, there is a significant increase in blood progesterone and also in LH lutheal receptors. From the second half of gestation, the production of progesterone decrease and prolactin secretion increase. Thus it is thought that the later would be the main luteotrophic agent in the cat. Also during the second half of gestation the secretion of relaxin increase. The production and function of progesterone during late gestation is controversial. It has been shown that placenta of cats has a steroidogenic function and that it is also to produce progesterone.

Research paper thumbnail of Vector-borne infections in cats: Molecular study in Barcelona area (Spain

Veterinary Parasitology, 2008

Previous serological surveys have reported the presence of different organisms in cats from Spain... more Previous serological surveys have reported the presence of different organisms in cats from Spain but little reports exist about the exact identity of these organisms. The purpose of the study reported here was to assess the presence of DNA of several vector-borne infections in a population of cats from Barcelona area. One hundred blood samples obtained from cats admitted to the UAB-VTH were entered into the study and classified as healthy (n = 48) or unhealthy (n = 52). EDTA-blood samples were assayed for Leishmania infantum, Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp., Rickettsia spp., Bartonella spp., Hepatozoon spp., Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. DNA by means of PCR amplification and amplicons obtained were sequenced. Prevalence of infectious agents found were Leishmania infantum (3%), Ehrlichia/Anaplasma sp. (1%), Hepatozoon felis (4%) and Bartonella clarridgeiae (1%). Cats being less than 5 years old had more probability of having at less one PCR positive result (P = 0.028). The results of this study show a low prevalence of several vector-borne pathogens among cats from Barcelona area. Although higher feline seroprevalences are previously reported, they evidenced exposure and probably overestimate the real or active degree of infection. However, it is important to maintain a high index of suspicion on these infectious diseases, both in sick and asymptomatic cats, and molecular techniques could aid in the identification of these pathogens. #

Research paper thumbnail of Induction of micronuclei in the domestic cat ( Felis domesticus) peripheral blood by colchicine and cytosine-arabinoside

Mutation Research-genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, 1998

One advantage of bioassays over other kinds of tests is the processing or metabolism of the compo... more One advantage of bioassays over other kinds of tests is the processing or metabolism of the compound by the organism.

Research paper thumbnail of Tesis Sistema de Seguimiento de Proyectos de Construcción y Mantenimiento para Empresas de Telec

Empresas de Telecomunicaciones a través de la Web" Previa la obtención del Grado Académico de Mag... more Empresas de Telecomunicaciones a través de la Web" Previa la obtención del Grado Académico de Magíster en Telecomunicaciones ELABORADO POR: Ing. Christian León Cercado Guayaquil, a los 12 días del mes Junio año 2012 2 SISTEMA DE POSGRADO CERTIFICACIÓN Certificamos que el presente trabajo fue realizado en su totalidad por Magíster Christian León Cercado como requerimiento parcial para la obtención del Grado Académico de Magíster en Telecomunicaciones. Guayaquil, a los 12 días del mes Junio año 2012

Research paper thumbnail of The Atapuerca sites and the ibeas hominids

Human Evolution, 1990

The Atapuerca railway Trench and Ibeas sites near Burgos, Spain, are cave fillings that include a... more The Atapuerca railway Trench and Ibeas sites near Burgos, Spain, are cave fillings that include a series of deposits ranging from below the Matuyama/Bruhnes reversal up to the end of Middle Pleistocene. The lowest fossil-bearing bed in the Trench contains an assemblage of large and small Mammals includingMimomys savini, Pitymys gregaloides, Pliomys episcopalis, Crocuta crocuta, Dama sp. and Megacerini; the uppermost assemblage includesCanis lupus, Lynx spelaea, Panthera (Leo) fossilis, Felis sylvestris, Equus caballus steinbeimensis, E.c. germanicus, Pitymys subterraneus, Microtus arvalis agrestis, Pliomys lenki, and alsoPanthera toscana, Dicerorbinus hemitoechus, Bison schoetensacki, which are equally present in the lowest level. The biostratigraphic correlation and dates of the sites are briefly discussed, as are the paleoclimatic interpretation of the Trench sequences. Stone artifacts are found in several layers; the earliest occurrences correspond to the upper beds containingMimomys savini. A set of preserved human occupation floors has been excavated in the top fossil-bearing beds. The stone-tool assemblages of the upper levels are of upper-medial Acheulean to Charentian tradition. The rich bone breccia SH, in the Cueva Mayor-Cueva del Silo, Ibeas de Juarros, is a derived deposit, due to a mud flow that dispersed and carried the skeletons of many carnivores and humans. The taxa represented are:Ursus deningeri (largely dominant),Panthera (Leo) fossilis, Vulpes vulpes, Homo sapiens var. Several traits of both mandibular and cranial remains are summarized. Preliminary attempts at dating suggest that the Ibeas fossil man is older than the Last Interglacial, or oxygen-isotope stage 5.

Research paper thumbnail of Dieta comparada del gato montés (Felis silvestris) y la jineta (Genetta genetta) en un área de simpatría de las Sierras Subbéticas (SE España

Dieta comparada del gato montés (Felis silvestris) y la jineta (Genetta genetta) en una área de s... more Dieta comparada del gato montés (Felis silvestris) y la jineta (Genetta genetta) en una área de simpatría de las Sierras Subbéticas (SE España)

Research paper thumbnail of An analytical model for perforation of ceramic/multi-layered planar woven fabric targets by blunt projectiles

Composite Structures, 2011

An analytical model has been developed in this paper for perforation of ceramic/multi-layer woven... more An analytical model has been developed in this paper for perforation of ceramic/multi-layer woven fabric targets by blunt projectiles. In previous Chocron–Galvez analytical model the semi-angle of ceramic conoid is constant and the strain rate effects are also neglected in the stress–strain behavior of the yarns and only strain energy absorbed by the yarns is considered.In this paper which is

Research paper thumbnail of Biología de la gestación en la gata doméstica (Felis catus

Archivos De Medicina Veterinaria, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of A new analytical model of normal penetration of projectiles into the light-weight ceramic–metal targets

International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2010

In this paper based on Zaera and Sanchez-Galvez [4] model, a new analytical model has been presen... more In this paper based on Zaera and Sanchez-Galvez [4] model, a new analytical model has been presented for penetration of deformable projectiles into ceramic–metal targets. By considering erosion and flattening of projectile tip, the one-dimensional equation of motion has been established. The momentum equation has been employed to describe the fragmented ceramic conoid. Considering work hardening material behavior, energy conservation

Research paper thumbnail of Aerococcus suis sp. nov., isolated from clinical specimens from swine

International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 2007

Biochemical and molecular genetic studies were performed for five isolates of unknown Gram-positi... more Biochemical and molecular genetic studies were performed for five isolates of unknown Gram-positive, catalase-negative, cocci-shaped micro-organisms obtained from clinical samples from pigs. The micro-organisms were tentatively identified as Aerococcus species on the basis of the results from cellular morphological and biochemical tests. 16S rRNA gene sequencing studies confirmed the provisional identification of the isolates as members of the genus Aerococcus, but the micro-organism did not correspond to any recognized species of this genus. The nearest phylogenetic relatives of these unknown cocci isolated from pigs were Aerococcus viridans (95.9 % 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity) and Aerococcus urinaeequi (95.8 %). The unknown bacterium, however, was distinguishable from these two species and from other animal aerococci by using biochemical tests. On the basis of both phenotypic and phylogenetic findings, the isolates represent a novel species of the genus Aerococcus, for which the name Aerococcus suis sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is 1821/02 T (=CECT 7139 T =CCUG 52530 T ).

Research paper thumbnail of Intestinal parasitism in Peruvian children and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium species

Parasitology Research, 2006

Intestinal parasitism was studied in children of Trujillo (Peru) to create a prevention and contr... more Intestinal parasitism was studied in children of Trujillo (Peru) to create a prevention and control program. Fecal samples of 489 children were examined. The general prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was found to be 68%. The most frequent pathogenic enteroparasites were Giardia lamblia (26.4%), Cyclospora cayetanensis (13%), Hymenolepis nana (2%), Hymenolepis diminuta (1.6%), and Cryptosporidium spp. (1%). All these parasites appeared both in diarrheic and nondiarrheic children, except Cryptosporidium, which invariably caused diarrhea. Multiple parasitism was frequent, 45.6% of the children presenting two, three, or four intestinal parasites. Cryptosporidium was the only parasite that was not associated with the others. Only five children were affected of cryptosporidiosis, presenting explosive diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Cryptosporidium species and genotypes involved in the infantile cryptosporidiosis were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Four children were parasitized by Cryptosporidium hominis and only one by Cryptosporidium parvum. Our results confirm that anthroponotic transmission of Cryptosporidium is predominant in Peru.

Research paper thumbnail of Biology of pregnancy in the domestic cat (Felis catus

The domestic cat can be defined as a seasonal poliestrous female. During mating the physical stim... more The domestic cat can be defined as a seasonal poliestrous female. During mating the physical stimulus produce the release of LH and ovulation, which occur during the first 50 hours post mating. The fertilization of oocytes takes place inside the oviduct during the 30 hours post ovulation. The embryos transport on the oviduct takes about 132 hours and when embryos reach the uterus they are already a compacted morulae. After this, the blastocyst migrates to both uterine horns for a period of 80 hours aproximately until implantation ocurrs 12 to 13 days after mating. During the preimplantation period, there is a significant increase in blood progesterone and also in LH lutheal receptors. From the second half of gestation, the production of progesterone decrease and prolactin secretion increase. Thus it is thought that the later would be the main luteotrophic agent in the cat. Also during the second half of gestation the secretion of relaxin increase. The production and function of progesterone during late gestation is controversial. It has been shown that placenta of cats has a steroidogenic function and that it is also to produce progesterone.

Research paper thumbnail of Vector-borne infections in cats: Molecular study in Barcelona area (Spain

Veterinary Parasitology, 2008

Previous serological surveys have reported the presence of different organisms in cats from Spain... more Previous serological surveys have reported the presence of different organisms in cats from Spain but little reports exist about the exact identity of these organisms. The purpose of the study reported here was to assess the presence of DNA of several vector-borne infections in a population of cats from Barcelona area. One hundred blood samples obtained from cats admitted to the UAB-VTH were entered into the study and classified as healthy (n = 48) or unhealthy (n = 52). EDTA-blood samples were assayed for Leishmania infantum, Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp., Rickettsia spp., Bartonella spp., Hepatozoon spp., Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. DNA by means of PCR amplification and amplicons obtained were sequenced. Prevalence of infectious agents found were Leishmania infantum (3%), Ehrlichia/Anaplasma sp. (1%), Hepatozoon felis (4%) and Bartonella clarridgeiae (1%). Cats being less than 5 years old had more probability of having at less one PCR positive result (P = 0.028). The results of this study show a low prevalence of several vector-borne pathogens among cats from Barcelona area. Although higher feline seroprevalences are previously reported, they evidenced exposure and probably overestimate the real or active degree of infection. However, it is important to maintain a high index of suspicion on these infectious diseases, both in sick and asymptomatic cats, and molecular techniques could aid in the identification of these pathogens. #

Research paper thumbnail of Induction of micronuclei in the domestic cat ( Felis domesticus) peripheral blood by colchicine and cytosine-arabinoside

Mutation Research-genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, 1998

One advantage of bioassays over other kinds of tests is the processing or metabolism of the compo... more One advantage of bioassays over other kinds of tests is the processing or metabolism of the compound by the organism.

Research paper thumbnail of Tesis Sistema de Seguimiento de Proyectos de Construcción y Mantenimiento para Empresas de Telec

Empresas de Telecomunicaciones a través de la Web" Previa la obtención del Grado Académico de Mag... more Empresas de Telecomunicaciones a través de la Web" Previa la obtención del Grado Académico de Magíster en Telecomunicaciones ELABORADO POR: Ing. Christian León Cercado Guayaquil, a los 12 días del mes Junio año 2012 2 SISTEMA DE POSGRADO CERTIFICACIÓN Certificamos que el presente trabajo fue realizado en su totalidad por Magíster Christian León Cercado como requerimiento parcial para la obtención del Grado Académico de Magíster en Telecomunicaciones. Guayaquil, a los 12 días del mes Junio año 2012