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With the aim of contributing to the teaching of physics in secondary schools, we present a proposal for teaching physics by investigation through an Investigative Teaching Sequence, which was planned and guided by various researchers in the field and following the guidelines of the PCNs. The SEI developed aims to develop activities that are essential to the learning process. Initially, an Investigative Activity is described, explaining the points necessary for it to be developed. Next, all the activities that can make up an Investigative Teaching Sequence are presented, along with the SEI developed in this work. Based on these foundations, the reality in which the high school students participating in this research find themselves is analyzed through the Prova Brasil and by analyzing data collected from a diagnostic assessment carried out. After development, we discuss the results of adapting the methodology applied to conclude that the Investigative Teaching Sequence applied had positive results in terms of the construction of scientific knowledge.

A descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional study was carried out with the aim of evaluating the treatment of degenerative chondropathy of the knee with the microfracture arthroscopic technique. The universe consisted of all patients who attended the orthopedics and traumatology service of the Central Military Hospital Dr. Carlos J Finlay in the period between September 2015 and September 2018. The sample consisted of 25 patients with arthroscopic diagnosis of degenerative chondropathy of the knee, treated with the microfracture arthroscopic technique. The variables used were: age, sex, affected knee, degree of cartilage lesion according to the Outerbridge classification, complications related to the surgical technique, time of appearance of the neoformed fibrocartilage.

Webquest is a research methodology designed to utilise the Internet in education, a resource used in the research. It comes from the web itself, and thus comprises a series of didactic learning activities that take advantage of the immense wealth of information in the virtual world to generate new knowledge. It was proposed in 1995 by Professor Bernie Dodge, from the University of San Diego, with the participation of his collaborator Tom March. It is an investigation of information in which students interact with the knowledge they have learnt in the classroom and apply it in the WQ. The data can optionally be captured in supplements, video conferences, chats, forums, e-mails and the use of other resources for the production of collaborative writing, such as wiki, blogs etc. not only from the web, but it can also be the information passed on in class. Etymologically, web/quest means a network of hyperlinks/questions, search or research. With the use of the internet in mind, WQ was created to transform and optimise Portuguese language teaching in schools, in order to make learning interactive.

The aim of the work was to study the Neves dam, the geological and geotechnical characterization of the surrounding area and its importance. This study showed clear evidence of the dam's ageing over time. We also highlight the great role that this infrastructure plays in the municipality of Humpata, as it is the main source of water for irrigating the various agricultural farms, as well as for recharging the aquifers of the Chela plateau and not forgetting the supply of water to the population.

There is a considerable risk of developing depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pharmacological treatment of depression in pregnant women is advised in several cases, and the drugs of choice are serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine. Considering that serotonin modulates various processes during the development of the organism, the potential effects of perinatal exposure to SSRIs on neurodevelopment are being investigated. In rats, exposure to fluoxetine during the perinatal period (pregnancy and lactation) decreased decision-making capacity, but did not induce anhedonia, in adolescent males and females. In response to a stressor, there was no difference in corticosterone secretion, but adolescent males had reduced activation of the basolateral amygdala, and in adulthood this reduction occurred in the medial amygdala. This study indicates that perinatal fluoxetine exposure induces neurofunctional alterations that may be dependent on gender and age, highlighting the importance of the perinatal environment as a determinant of neurofunctional alterations that continue into adulthood.

The year 2023 was the warmest year in history since records have been kept, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The global average temperature was 1.48 °C. This increase was due to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation that raised ocean and atmospheric temperatures. The year 2023 was marked by extreme heat waves, droughts, fires, floods and storms. This research performed a characterization of the global average temperature change variable, a normality test was applied to the data through the Shapiro Wilk analysis, it was found that the global average temperature change deviates from the average, the future projection through the linear regression forecast model, year by year since 2024 indicates that it will increase until 2030, resulting in the year 2026 the temperature of the planet will be 1.5°C; This will seriously affect the health of some 350 million inhabitants who will be left without access to drinking water, exposed to extreme heat or freezing temperatures, and will be at risk of death.

This research aims to discuss the inclusion of environmental education in history teaching based on the history of the first ecological movement in Maranhão, the São Luís Island Defense Committee. This movement emerged in 1980 and campaigned against the installation of a branch of ALCOA (Aluminium Company of American), considered the most powerful transnational in the alumina and primary aluminum manufacturing sector. Initially, the foundations of the ecological issue and its consequences were discussed, as well as the proposition of environmental education. Bibliographical research was the methodology used to analyse the emergence of new social movements in Brazil during Redemocratization, including the ecological movement. Subsequently, we analyzed sources from the written press, specifically reports from the "Jornal Pequeno", in order to construct the Committee's trajectory between 1980 and 1984. The results of the research made it possible to write suggestions for using the theme in the classroom, allowing environmental education to be included in the history curriculum.

Not all research in the field of organizational science is subject to contextualization in the same way, because its objects are more or less able to stand on their own, and its observations are more or less easy to explain.A researcher's real duty is to provide clear, precise explanations of the concepts and notions that are most important, if not indispensable, to understanding a discipline. The potential reader will thus be moulded, impregnated and able to continue reading, which may be aimed at indoctrination or self-training.In producing this second edition, we wanted to reinforce a new direction in management education, primarily at post-secondary and post-graduate levels. The in-depth writing of this elementary management dictionary is a response to the difficulties experienced by learners at the aforementioned levels of study in appropriating managerial jargon.

This book analyses the new public policy for the adequate resolution of disputes, with the aim of analysing the mechanisms contained in the 2015 Code of Civil Procedure and in Resolution 125/2010 of the National Council of Justice. Starting from the crisis of the Judiciary, conciliation and mediation were inserted into the jurisdiction as the basis for transformative principles that seek the peaceful resolution of conflicts, thus fulfilling the goal of the National Council of Justice, which is to resolve conflicts effectively and more quickly. The study looks at self-compositional procedures for resolving conflicts, their principles, techniques and characteristics, as well as analysing the profile and posture of judicial assistants, lawyers and the judiciary as a whole in the face of this new perspective, ending with an analysis of the work carried out in CEJUSCs and what the contributions of self-compositional methods are in encouraging solutions through dialogue, enabling them to be used effectively in the legal context.

"All law... is now assessed in the light of human rights", and insolvency proceedings are no exception. While it is clear that the evolution of collective proceedings is in favor of human dignity and therefore human rights, the question of the relationship between the two has not been systematically addressed in OHADA. This book is therefore intended as an introduction to the subject.

This theoretical, bibliographical and philosophical work seeks to think about modern technology from a philosophical perspective, in terms of its origins, meanings and essence. Starting from the principle of thought of the philosophers of Ancient Greece, mainly Socrates and Plato, the dissertation seeks to think of a new understanding of modern technology, in which it can be understood from the principle of paideia, the Greek formative ideal. To this end, in the first chapter, I describe and reflect on the formative and political ideal in Ancient Greece, seeking to find principles, germs for the construction of a thought for modernity. In the second and concluding chapter, I study modernity and the confusion that modern knowledge reform makes between science and technology, basing the former on the latter. I describe and think about the Greek origins of the issue, the scientific revolution and the political and economic revolutions of the 18th century, to then arrive at the philosophy of contemporary technology, examining the main perspectives and seeking to initiate and structure the construction of a perspective that has Greek thought and paideia as its model, principle and seed.

The research studies the fundamental right to privacy in Internet Social Networks, and is linked to the Human Rights, International Relations and Equity research line of the Unijuí Master's in Human Rights. It represents these premises in the investigation through the virtual context (internet) of which Internet Social Networks are a part. This is a de-territorialised space in which the events witnessed reach a planetary scale. So although the research focuses on the Brazilian reality, it is not exempt from bringing in this contextualisation throughout the discussions, especially when presenting the reality of the internet and its evolution. With regard to human rights, the debate is centred on the right to privacy. The research is based on the assumption that in the digital society, the virtual environment, rapid communication, the ease of exchanging information and the connected individual are a reality, which results in changes in social habits and behaviour, revealing a worrying aspect: the violation of privacy, a fundamental right that deserves essential protection, whether through a theoretical approach or a legislative approach.

This study analyses the social representations of teenage girls in two Brazilian magazines, Atrevida and Todateen, using categorical content analysis. The aim was to analyse the identity of the female teenage segment, discussing concepts such as gender, feminism, culture, consumption, representation and magazine journalism. This research aims to show the importance of understanding social representations.

This book deals with the evaluation of people with disabilities in organizations. We know that it is a challenge for companies to include these people in the workplace, as well as discussing how to act to integrate them. The aim of this work is to evaluate an inclusion program in a company, a project that involves accessibility, overcoming, adapting to the work environment, the importance of valuing the disabled, including and integrating people with disabilities into the units. This book tells of the author's experience in an organization, facing real day-to-day problems and finding solutions to validate the importance of developing a program for this audience.

This book arose from the need to diagnose the potential and weaknesses of ecotourism and community-based tourism in the Ponta do Tubarão State Sustainable Development Reserve, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Proposing areas with favourable conditions for the development of ecotourism activities, in line with their environmental characteristics and the wishes of the local community. It also aimed to make it possible to understand the reasons why community tourism has not been consolidated, while also considering whether the reserve is economically viable, socially just and environmentally friendly.

In order to study current Angolan foreign policy strategies, considering the 41 years since its independence, the study presents two models to analyze the two forms of Angolan international insertion. The first applies to the period from 1975 to 1991 and the second from 1992 to 2016. It questions how Angola formulated its strategic interests over these periods and what the reflexes of the strategies conducted were on its foreign and domestic policy. Although most studies on Angolan foreign policy take a more historical perspective, the study accepts this historical premise and argues that the relations built with the great powers were a fundamental factor in its proactive external action in African regional affairs and a prominent actor in international relations in general.

This book highlights the importance of reading and transcription professionals in the scenario of literary inclusion for people with visual impairments, and delves into the rich fabric of the role played by these professionals in promoting access to reading for those who face visual challenges. Throughout the pages, the reader is guided through a literature review that brings them up to date with the state of the art in this area of special education, highlighting how these professionals not only open doors to information, but also to the emancipation and full participation of people with visual impairments in society.

Radiopacity is a mandatory property for all dental materials. This characteristic allows the material to be distinguished from dental surfaces by radiography. Portland cement (PC) has similar physicochemical and biological properties to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), except for the radiopacifier particle. The radiopacity of MTA, PC and PC with the addition of radiopacifiers: iodoform, lead oxide, zirconium oxide, bismuth subnitrate, barium sulphate and bismuth oxide in proportions of 15%, 20% and 30% was analyzed.

This book is a response to the scarcity of literature on the subject in Angola, on the one hand, and on the other, a modest contribution to understanding the socialisation of children in early childhood, using play and games. As such, it represents a valuable tool in the hands of education specialists and early childhood educators in general, and in particular the reader interested in a better future, against the backdrop of early childhood education. This book demonstrates the infinite possibilities that the educator has when making use of the child's socio-cultural reality, in order to enhance the different modes of interaction that they establish in their daily lives and develop them as a didactic resource at the service of strengthening the social competences necessary for the child's social integration at this stage of life. In this book we try to bring up issues that will allow us to understand, for example, the nuances of a hypermature child, the well-behaved child and also the child who doesn't play. We reinforce the idea that games and playful activities are vital in the harmonious development of children.

This work is the result of studies for TDAUP - Diploma Work in Architecture, Urbanism and Landscaping from the Architecture and Urbanism course at UNIVAG in 2017. Its aim is to create a proposal for an architectural project aimed at the elderly in the city centre of Cuiabá. Through research that explores the growth rates of this population and, above all, exposes the city's lack of spaces that solve and contribute to improving the quality of life of the elderly community, in various dimensions of life, including: environmental, social interaction and accessibility. The study analyses existing models of long-term housing in the city, looking at the treatment methods implemented, taking into account the positive aspects on which the project was based, as well as the negative aspects refuted in the proposal. The methodology used to design the project sought to integrate the elderly into society by including spaces that were attractive to the public. To this end, the blocks were modelled in the vernacular style of Cuiabá, recreating the environments in which the elderly spent a large part of their lives.

"La responsabilité penale et les troubles mentaux en RDC" delves deep into the legal and social issues surrounding mental health in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Explore an intellectual journey through enlightening testimonies, case studies, and thoughtful solutions for a future where compassion and justice meet.A compelling plea for better understanding and immediate action in the field of mental health.

International maritime transportation is one of the pillars on which the process of economic and commercial globalization is based. From this sector have emerged the main technological and organizational changes that led to the development of intermodalism and transport chains without cargo breakage. At the same time, with economic liberalization and increasing deregulation in the transportation sector, shipping lines and their multimodal divisions have tended to group together in strategic alliances to expand their coverage, reduce costs and offer a wider range of services in order to face the strong global competition for the transportation and distribution of goods. This process is resulting in a new structure for shipping and ports.

The aim of this study was to determine the physical, physico-chemical and nutritional characteristics and cyanogenic potential of the flours of three of the most widely grown cassava cultivars in the DIANA Region. Materials and methods were used to achieve this objective. The results obtained showed that the flours of these three cassava cultivars have water contents of 10.69% (Menarevaka), 11.38% (Mena) and 11.53% (Fotsy). These flours have pH values of 6.03 (Menarevaka), 5.74 (Mena) and 6.04 (Fotsy). The crude ash content of these flours (based on dry matter) is 1.75% (Menarevaka), 2.29% (Mena) and 2.57% (Fotsy). Their protein and fat contents are very low. The starch content (based on dry matter) is 73.56% (Menarevaka), 81.75% (Mena) and 82.97% (Fotsy). Their amylose content (dry matter basis) is 11.30% (Menarevaka), 11.22% (Mena) and 12.41% (Fotsy). Their cyanogenic potentials (in ppm HCN) are 3.40 (Menarevaka), 4.51 (Mena) and 2.44 (Fotsy). Although very low in protein and fat, these flours are rich in carbohydrates and non-toxic.

Scientific research is a fundamental pillar in the advancement of human knowledge. Scientific research not only drives progress in fields such as medicine, technology and the natural sciences, but is also essential to understanding our universe and our place in it. Through experimenting to test these theories, which in turn leads to new discoveries and breakthroughs.Scientific research stands as an essential foundation in the constant progress of human knowledge. Throughout history, curiosity and systematic inquiry have unraveled mysteries, solved complex problems and opened new horizons of understanding in various disciplines. This book delves into the fascinating world of scientific research, highlighting its importance as an engine of intellectual and social development.

After the industrial revolution, a new capitalist world emerged in the face of old-fashioned forms of production. With the passing of time and the spread of globalisation, a very strong business area emerged whose potential and importance many had not yet imagined it would have for modern organisations: Human Resources. The question arises as to what human resources mean. It is nothing more than all the employees that make up an organisation, but it can also refer to a specific department that is responsible for selecting, hiring, training, monitoring the activities carried out and remunerating workers.

A study of private hospitals in Brazil - The challenge of rising healthcare costs contributes to problems of access and quality in medical and hospital services. Hospitals are currently constantly striving to improve their performance. Innovativeness, also known as innovation capacity, has been highlighted as an important ally in this mission. Achieving these objectives requires precise analysis and planning. The aim of this study was to find out whether the perception of innovativeness among managers of private hospitals in Brazil is related to the performance of these healthcare organisations. These results made it possible to reflect on managerial aspects that are essential for improving performance in these organisations, especially in relation to technical efficiency and organisational innovativeness (OI) and perceived innovativeness of the firm (PFI), in order to improve the desired health outcomes for the population.

The transition from the industrial society to the so-called knowledge society has brought about a series of transformations in the way entities operate and they are now prioritizing knowledge as an indispensable resource and a differentiator in generating results. It is important to note the degree of knowledge and importance attributed to this resource by stakeholders, which in this study was assessed by managers and accountants and found to be low. Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that the application of the models available for its accounting can lead, and in this study it was effectively demonstrated that it does lead, to the discovery of hidden intellectual capital in the accounts of entities and, more importantly, that the proposed accounting model can be used as a valid model for accounting for intellectual capital, showing an increase in the accounting value in relation to the increase in the value of its assets, and thus bringing the accounting value of entities closer to their real value.

Accounts receivable continues to be one of the biggest problems facing business managers today. Given the complexity of today's business environment, it is of paramount importance that companies improve their collection systems in a more timely manner, since excessive collection delays affect the company's liquidity and may affect its ability to pay. The chain of non-payments continues to increase at such a high level, thus compromising companies to provide quality products and/or services in record time. Being a current issue, it is necessary to make a deep study with the purpose of acting on it in order to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in the business system. Thus, the objective of this research is to elaborate a procedure for the improvement of accounts receivable management in the Empresa Agroindustrial del Grano. Las Tunas, from the introduction of new elements in the economic-financial activity, whose feasibility of application was satisfactorily evaluated by specialists and members of the work team.

This study addresses the issue of social solidarity in environmental liability, with the primary aim of seeking the effectiveness of this constitutional principle when applying it to issues involving environmental damage. The very definition of the environment as a good protected by the Law lacks precision and consensus among scholars on the subject. As a consequence, environmental damage and the causal relationship between the agent and the damage, essential elements of civil liability, suffer from the same nature of these questions. It is necessary to analyse it in the light of the constitutional text, which distinguishes the environment as a legal asset from the asset over which property rights are exercised. Considering that the relationship between human activities, environmental impact and the risk of damage is increasingly evident, the vigilance and attitude of looking after this legal asset of humanity is a common duty for all of us. Thus, if our legacy can condemn or sustain future generations, social solidarity based on the principle of the dignity of human life applied to cases of environmental damage seems to be the most appropriate.

This book aims to understand the historical process of the collective actions of the deaf of the São Paulo Association of the Deaf (ASSP) between 1950 and 2011, a period that includes the foundation of this institution and the creation of the Municipal Schools of Bilingual Education for the Deaf in the capital of São Paulo. In this context, with the theoretical reference of Alberto Melucci, collected documents and interviews, the author seeks to understand how these collective actions emerged and how they were maintained. It can be seen that the collective actions culminated in the founding of ASSP in 1950, based on the interest of deaf people in having a space to socialise and practise sport. This space, in continuous interaction with other social actors, ended up favouring the strengthening of a collective identity and the political formation of many deaf people, a fact that motivated other collective actions that were decisive for the foundation of institutions for the deaf. In this network of relationships that were established throughout history, ASSP played a leading role in the deaf movements aimed at recognising Libras and defending bilingual education for the deaf.