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José Querino Ribeiro and the Foundations of Public School Administration in Brazil
No full textThe field of Public School Administration as an area of study in Brazil began to take shape in the early twentieth century Jos Querino Ribeiro is widely recognized as the scholar who laid the foundational groundwork for this discipline publishing his first book on the subject in 1938 In this seminal work he introduced key conceptual definitions such as those for administration cooperation and coordination that would become central to the field His theoretical framework was notably influenced by Henri Fayol s general theory of administration Querino Ribeiro s impact on school administration in Brazil extended through the 1950s and was significantly reinforced with the publication of his landmark work Ensaio de uma teoria da administra o escolar 1952 which remains one of the most influential contributions to the field This article examines the administrative theory developed by the Brazilian scholar across two seminal works highlighting their foundational role in establishing Public School Administration as a multidisciplinary field of research in Brazil The study employed a qualitative approach grounded in textual evidence analyzed through the methodological framework of Content Analysis The primary conclusion indicates that Querino Ribeiro s theoretical contributions have not only shaped the academic discipline and advanced scholarly inquiry in the field but have also influenced the professional practices of public school principals across Brazil to the present da
Biolinguistic Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Exploring the Interplay Between Biological Predispositions and Pedagogical Practices in Language Development
No full textThis paper examines the intersection of biolinguistic theories and early childhood education emphasising how biological predispositions and environmental factors influence language acquisition Biolinguistic theories posit that humans are biologically equipped to learn language but the environment plays a role in shaping language skills The review examines current research on the biological foundations of language development including the role of Universal Grammar critical periods and brain plasticity Additionally it discusses how pedagogical practices such as interactive reading social interaction and bilingual education enhance language learning By integrating these biological and pedagogical perspectives this paper aims to inform strategies in early childhood education that foster language acquisition and literacy The findings suggest that early rich linguistic environments are vital for maximising language development particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds Further research is needed to refine pedagogical practices in diverse cultural and educational context
Teaching, Research and University Management in the Context of Educational Digitalization: reflections from the seminars between the University of Pernambuco and the Central University of Finance and Economics
No full textOver the more than 50 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and China various political economic cultural and educational initiatives have been strengthened as part of South-South cooperation Among the institutional partnerships between the two countries exchanges of experiences in teaching research and university management have brought the academic communities of the University of Pernambuco UPE and the Central University of Finance and Economics CUFE closer together This collaboration has materialized in projects such as the Confucius Institute and the organization of thematic seminars for sharing educational ideas among the academic communities of these institutions Using a qualitative approach we analyzed the outcomes of the seminars hosted by UPE and CUFE alongside the enhancement of educational digitalization From our analysis we observed that the use of educational methodologies and information technologies such as distance learning and artificial intelligence played a crucial role in addressing demands across various socio-cultural sectors in both countrie
Absence of those Affected: Decision-Making Process for Reparations for the Dam Collapse in Brumadinho
No full textThis article analyzes the decision-making process regarding reparations for the socio-environmental disaster resulting from the collapse of Vale s dam in Brumadinho in 2019 with the aim of answering the following question How did the decision-making process that produced the reparation agreement for the dam collapse in Brumadinho signed between Vale and the state of Minas Gerais come about And with what results To this end the procedural theory of democracy is used with an emphasis on Adam Przeworski s definition of democracy as the result or the combined play of institutions and resource
Insularity in a Religious Context in the Sanctuaries of Western Thrace
No full textThe region of Thrace in the Aegean is an example of the dynamics of contact between Greeks and local populations The region was chosen because of the need to understand the social cultural and religious dynamics in the hybrid sanctuaries sphere in the Northern Aegean through material culture We will present preliminary reflections on the issue of insularity in cult contexts in the formation of a regional and or local koin in the Northern Aegean of the Archaic period in the sphere of the Northern Aegean pera ai The socalled glocalism immersed in contact networks creates a bond of isolation and non-isolation between the islands and mainland For this proposal will be present specifically the sanctuaries of hybrid deities founded by Greek Thassos Islan
Nozicks Theory of Justice A Critique of Rawlss Egalitarian Principles
No full textNozick disagrees arguing that Rawls theory contradicts fundamental individual rights particularly the right to property For Nozick any state-enforced redistribution is an infringement on individual liberty He advocates for a minimal state whose sole mission is to protect these rights without interfering in the distribution of wealth which he believes should be left to market dynamics This analysis highlights the limitations of Nozick s view of justice which by rejecting any state intervention leads to increased social inequalities His approach aligns with a neoliberal logic that prioritizes individualism at the expense of social justice Thus a minimal state is ineffective since under the guise of defending freedom it actually perpetuates social imbalance
Effect of Human Resources on the Competitiveness of African Companies
No full textThe interest of the study is to make companies more competitive especially those in developing countries on an international scale The main objective is to study the link between the human resources of companies and their competitiveness in international markets Using SPSS software for data processing we arrive at the following results African companies employ much more women 99 2 than men 98 1 in their subsidiaries in international markets the results show that exports of goods and services of companies represent 98 1 of the Gross Domestic Product GDP of African countries exports of goods and services and primary income represent only 98 5 of the GDP of African countrie
Contemporary Social Transformations and Life Skills: Interconnections in Search of Quality of Life, Health, and Well-being
No full textIn the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries constant scientific and technological advances have brought about a number of improvements in the material conditions of existence and an immense transformation of social relations but with many harmful effects For this reason we need to consider the role and importance of spiritual aspects which go far beyond the material aspects of existence for health well-being and quality of life In this sense this research aimed to understand how the life skills proposed by the WHO can contribute to reducing the harmful effects on health and wellbeing of contemporary social transformations and increase quality of life The general objective was to verify the statistical consistency of the CEVS inventory created with the aim of understanding the relationship between life skills and components of quality of life and emotional awareness This was an action research project which aimed not only to understand the dynamics of the problem but also to develop possible interventions to alleviate and or resolve it The research was submitted to the ethics committee and approved after meeting all the requirements The inventory was found to be consistent by statistical analysis but further refinement is needed As this was an action research project this result indicated the ability of the CEVS inventory to obtain relevant data to guide and improve intervention activities and increase quality of life health and well-bein
Legal Education and COVID-19: Current and Post-Pandemic Changes
No full textThis paper aims to analyze legal education in times of COVID-19 It is indisputable that Law Schools must prepare students for a world in constant transformation The ways of learning have undergone notable changes with the COVID-19 pandemic and technology is increasingly present in schools Access to knowledge is more available to social actors and distance learning has become a reality for Law Courses This is a descriptive literature review study of a qualitative nature on legal education in times of COVID-19 with relevant guidelines for teachers and students in light of the recommendations of the Ministry of Educatio
Creation and Activities of the Smolensk Scout Society in the Early 1990s Based on the Materials of the Smolensk Region
No full textThis article is devoted to the creation activity and revival of scouting in Russia Using the example of the Smolensk region the authors consider the creation of a scout society show the goals and objectives the structure of the organization the charter and documentation The authors of the work introduce into scientific circulation archival materials from the funds of the State Archives of the Smolensk Region hereinafter SASO and the State Archive of the Contemporary History of the Smolensk Region hereinafter GANISO and materials of the periodical