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Affectfullness as the basis for the (re)formulation of the teacher´s professional identity
No full text‘Affectfullness’ is called the way of life defended by Theoretical System of Affectfullness (TSA) in which the interactions we experience in the world can become rich and meaningful. Seen in these terms, it may be understood as a method that provides parameters for analyzing our experiences and investing in our full development as human beings. As of this approach, the teaching and learning activities should also be seen from a broader perspective, since they have a relevant role in the developmental path of our species. Therefore, it is argued that in scholastic institutions, the teacher – the person in charge of ‘teaching’- needs to experience opportunities and perspectives of self-development which happens through participation in healthy interactions and appropriate conditions to carry out their work of transmitting the input of knowledge produced by humanity from generation to generation. However, unfortunately we have noticed that a large number of elementary school teachers in Brazil do not perceive themselves inserted in a context full of development possibilities, both of themselves and of their own students. Teachers experience discomfort and anxieties, which in turn result in disenchantment with their teaching activities. This paper aims to explore, based on the literature researched, some of the difficulties lived by performing teachers which were organized in seven sections that indicate how the integrity of the ‘teaching profession’ has negatively been affected. Then, it promoted a dialogue with the Theoretical System of Affectfullness (TSA) in order to elicit reflections, which contribute to the teachers arouse an “affectively expanded look” on the dimension of their daily work and their professional identity, becoming able to positively affect their work environment and help modify this reality for better
Industrial waste in the food science and technology area: a bibliometric study from 1990 to 2019
No full textIn recent years, due to the potential of its properties, the use of industrial waste has generated interest of study in the academic community in the area of Food Science and Technology (FST). The goal of this work was investigate the importance of food industrial waste by bibliometric tools in articles, reviews and proceeding papers published in the last 28 years. It was verified that the research on industrial residues in the area of FST has evolved over the years, being more remarkable from the year of 2006. The research found 1453 documents published in 183 journals. The 7 most productive countries were analyzed, with Brazil being highlighted due to greater predominance of publications in the area. It was observed that antioxidant activity, extraction, optimization, by-products and purification have attracted great attention to food and/or cosmetic industries
Responding Strategies in Jordanian Arabic: A Socio-Pragmatic Study
No full textThis study aims to examine the types of response strategies employed in the interactions between Jordanians and the employees of the call-centre-customer service (CCCS) of a major telecommunications company in Jordan. It focuses on their linguistic behaviours upon responding taking into account the degree to which they adhere to Leech’s (2014) maxims. Naturally-occurring interactions and designed situations were used to collect data from 28 Jordanian Arabic speakers participated in this study. The results of the study show that participants adhere to a number of the maxims in that responses are made politely whether the act is achieved or not. Furthermore, it has been revealed that participants are impacted by the social and cultural norms of the Jordanian society
Seed cassava cuttings production: alternative use of growing substrates
No full textEste experimento foi realizado para melhorar a técnica de propagação rápida em diferentes substratos aplicados às culturas de mandioca, a fim de multiplicar genótipos tradicionais com base em características selecionadas. A primeira etapa do estudo foi realizada em setembro de 2016 em camas ao ar livre cobertas com plástico transparente. Foram testados quatro genótipos tradicionais de mandioca e uma cultivar de mandioca (Fepagro RS13). Medições das temperaturas do ar e do solo foram realizadas durante todo o experimento até que mais da metade dos adubos plantados foram germinados. As medições pararam quando a maioria das plântulas brotou. A segunda etapa do experimento foi realizada em novembro de 2016 (corte em diferentes substratos), quando as plantas apresentaram quatro folhas totalmente expandidas. Os brotos foram cortados e transplantados para recipientes individuais com quatro substratos diferentes (água, areia, solo e substrato comercial). Após o transplante, as mudas foram armazenadas em casa de vegetação, sob temperatura e irrigação controladas. Folhas, caule e raízes secas e massas frescas e o tamanho das três raízes mais longas por planta foram avaliados 40 dias após o início do experimento. As cultivares Fepagro RS13 e SJ13 se destacaram entre as variedades avaliadas, por apresentarem bom potencial para multiplicação rápida. Substratos comerciais podem ser uma alternativa para propagação rápida. porque eles apresentaram bom potencial para multiplicação rápida. Substratos comerciais podem ser uma alternativa para propagação rápida. porque eles apresentaram bom potencial para multiplicação rápida. Substratos comerciais podem ser uma alternativa para propagação rápida
Early selection efficiency for recommendation of Eucalyptus sp.
No full textThis paper aims to estimate genetic and phenotypical parameters to assess the viability of early selection in progeny tests of Eucalyptus sp. We analyzed data from experiments conducted in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The evaluated traits were diameter at breast height and plant height in 482 progenies of full sibs under randomized block design, into nine experiments: four of which were assessed at progenies mean level, and five assessed at individuals mean level. It were evaluated the predicted gains with combined selection index under 5, 10 and 20% of selection; the coincidence among selected families in juvenile and adult ages, and the efficiency of early selection. Results indicated that the procedures were efficient in most of the scenarios, and the gains comparable to the direct selection on tree harvest age
Perspectives of Teacher Trainees’ Preparedness and Adoption on Integration of ICT in Public Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya
No full textThis study was concerned with perspectives of student teacher trainees’ preparedness and adoption on integration of ICTs in public teacher training colleges. Effective preparedness and adoption on integration of ICTs contributes greatly to the quality of education delivered in an instructional process. The rationale was based on the view that properly designed and integrated ICTs add value to teaching and learning environment on which contact hours are limited. The curriculum needs academic standards and the development of digital age skills for the 21st century learners to fit in the global job market. The findings revealed that there was a significant relationship. However, preparedness on integration of ICTs was at an infant stage. The study also revealed that the training is only offering pedagogy, content, knowledge but not the technology which make integration a reality in the classroom setting. Inadequate infrastructure to enhance integration and that the student teacher trainees revealed lack policy that will help adoption on integration of ICTs in teaching learning process
Prospecting the Impact of New Business based on Project Keywords
No full textIn this paper we present and use the ITW-Index – this name was given in reference to the term Technology Watch, which is a technique of observation, analysis and identification of possible opportunities and threats, linked to the method of technological forecasting called Monitoring and Intelligence Systems. The purpose of TW-Index is to provide the user the capacity of monitoring and identifying whether certain terms which are used for defining a technology or research are currently been searched and used in the Internet. For this, we used as a basis the Google Trends. So, in this paper we present three contributions: (i) the concept of the TW-index, (ii) options for evaluating and getting a value for the TW-index applied in two different examples, and (iii) we measure and explain the means of TW-index when it is applied in two ideas for creating new business into the IdeaLAB program at University of Minho, Portugal
TRADEOFF IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CULTIVATION SYSTEM IN THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION UNIT OF CHARDONNAY VINIFERA.
No full textThe study analyzed the variables that interfere in the choice of the soil cultivation system, using conventional and/or biodynamic agricultural practices for the production of Vitis vinifera grapes. The method was an exploratory and descriptive quali-quanti analysis study. The intentional sample, for convenience and non-probability, included 26 vineyards of Vitis vinifera Chardonnay, 19 of which were conventional vineyards and seven in transition to the cultivation system using biodynamic farming practices. It was concluded that economic variables are the driving force in decision making, rather than environmental or social issues in the management of the cultivation system, as well it has also been noticed that some properties are seeking new cultivation practices. In the case of biodynamic agriculture, however, there is a faint signal that environmental issues may gain greater value in equalizing alternatives for decision-making in vineyard management and especially in soil care.
 
The Influence of Blended family Structures on Socio-emotional Development of Pre-priamry School Learners in Ganze Sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya
No full textFamilies provide a conducive environment that necessitates the acquisition of self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy amongst learners in pre-primary schools. However, pre-primary school learners have manifested and continue to manifest instances of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, and self-efficacy levels. This study sought to assess the influence of contemporary blended family structures on the socio-emotional development of pre-primary school learners. The study was guided by the family systems theory. The study adopted a mixed methodology and thus applied concurrent triangulation research design. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using frequencies and percentages and inferentially using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Analysis in Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS 23) and presented using tables. The study established that pre-primary school learners manifest instances of low self-esteem, low self-confidence and low self-efficacy. The study also established that there are different dimensions of blended family structures that influence socio-emotional development, that is, self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy, of pre-primary school learners. Thus, the study recommends that parents who are in blended family structures should adopt the mechanism of enhancing the socio-emotional development of their children. The government and other stakeholders should provide necessary support meant to help such families improve the socio-emotional development of their children. Government agencies should create funds and kitties meant for the upkeep of children who are orphans and vulnerable
Self-perception of body image in college students of a nutrition course
No full textObjective: To evaluate the body image of university students in the course of nutrition. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 181 students of both genders from the Nutrition Undergraduate of Maranhão, Brazil. The presence and degree of dissatisfaction with body shape were evaluated by Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ 34), another instrument used in this study was Body Figure Silhouettes (BFS). Results: The participants presented mean age of 23.1 (±5.2) years, majority women (89.5%). Most of the subjects were eutrophic (66.9%) according to BMI, and no image perception disorder according to BSQ34. According to the BSF, 56 students had the silhouette represented by figure 4, however, the figure most desired by 111 students was demonstrated by silhouette 3, (p-value 0.000). Demonstrating the desire for weight loss of the majority, despite being represented by a silhouette eutrophic. Conclusion: Most (66.9%) eutrophic, according to BMI and without image disturbances (54.7%) according to BSQ 34. However, there is a trend of overweight and obese individuals presenting with image disorders