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Seawater as Renewable Energy in Air Conditioning and Plumbing Systems for Coastal Development
Get PDFSeawater is deemed as renewable energy and supplemental water source in coastal development. Utilizing seawater resources in air conditioning and plumbing system involves implementation of innovative technology such as seawater air conditioning (SWAC), seawater heat pump (SWHP), landscape irrigation system, potable water and greywater recycling. The research aims to demonstrate seawater usage as water efficiency option to reduce energy consumption, save freshwater and environment. The research had adopted systematic literature review (SLR) method to analyze the application of seawater building air conditioning and plumbing system on current publications and papers, and conclude with summary of benefits and challenges
Collective Experiences with Heritage: tourist events and socializations in the Historic Center of São Luís
Get PDFDiscussion about tourist events and other forms of socialization that take place in the Historic Center of São Luís – located in the State of Maranhão, in Brazil – which, in turn, give rise to collective tourist experiences linked to Historical Heritage. The aim of our work is to highlight the role of these events in the composition of collective heritage interactions, enhancing the general notion about the importance of preserving historic spaces and monuments. It addresses concepts of themes such as experience, heritage, and tourism, with an emphasis on the narrative of collective experiences. With a descriptive and analytical focus, it uses bibliographic material from authors who address the issues pertinent to the study and also analyzes the data collected through field research made with residents who participated in tourist events and socializations in the Historic Center of São Luís. These gregarious interactions are believed to promote the materialization of a collective feeling of belonging with the heritage
Freedom and Truth in Public Sphere, and the Contest of Fake News: A Reflection from Kant and Hannah Arendt
Get PDFIt aims to address the freedom of speech issue from a Kantian point of view, based on the concepts about public use of reason and thinking for oneself, the required conditions for publicity and its relation to fair, as opposed to the unfair and the lie. Moreover, this study addresses the problem of factual truth within the political sphere linked to the use of lies in the different means of communication, and how the fake news reveal themselves as dangerous to the current democratic states, it has, regarding this point, as the main theoretical framework Hannah Arendt\u27s teachings
Evaluation of the quality of wood from naturally fallen tree for the development of products in Design
Get PDFThe sustainable use of forest resources in the Amazon is one of the precautions attributed to Conservation Units of sustainable use, and among them, the RESEX Auati-Paraná stands out in this study. In this area, a large volume of naturally fallen trees of various species belonging to different diametric classes were inventoried, with a higher incidence of trees with small diameter. Therefore, it is important to highlight the potential use of this raw material for development high value-added products as a sustainable income generation opportunity for community members. Thus, the objective of this research was to assess the quality of naturally fallen species through the development of products with a fine finish through technical design projects. For this, was used, defining the types of products and species (Micrandropsis scleroxylon and Simarouba amara) for the study, characterizing them, surveying the cultural aspects of the RESEX, manufacture of physical products prototypes and analyzing the quality of the wood workability during machining processes. The results obtained through the design projects, demonstrated the quality and feasibility of using wood from naturally fallen trees for the manufacture of products, being able to be explored as a sustainable alternative to generate economic benefits to the community through the valorization of such natural resources of the Amazon rainforest
Biometric and reproductive characteristics of the King Tiger Plecos Hypancistrus sp. “L-333” (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) endemic to the lower Xingu River (Pará, Brasil)
Get PDFThis research analyzed the biometrics and reproductive characteristics of a group of Hypancistrus sp. L-333 (King Tiger Plecos) in order to gather biological information and aid the rearing of the species in captivity, thus supporting its natural conservation. This species has a natural distribution that is restricted to the lower Xingu River, and is currently threatened by the hydroelectric projects in the region. The acquired specimens were measured, weighed and classified according to sex based on morphometric characteristics (evidence of secondary sexual characteristics) that were later confirmed by dissection. A total of 32 individuals, 16 males and 16 females were identified. Although the length-weight ratio did not present significant differences, the results revealed that the species has secondary sexual dimorphism. The odontodes were more developed in the mid-lateral region of the body, post-dorsal region, caudal peduncle and in the first ray (ossified) of the pectoral fin in males. Histological analyses of the gonads confirmed that all of the fish were adult individuals. The diameter of the oocytes ranged from 0.14 to 2.0 mm, presented three distinct modes, and were synchronous in more than two groups, which evidences batch spawning. Fecundity was low, between 35 and 54 oocytes in the largest batch. This information is novel and important for the identification of reproductive groups, and is aimed at breeding in captivity so that these resources can be exploited in a sustainable way, without harming the already threatened natural stocks
Thematic Analysis of Oromo Proverbs Said About Women
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to look at the representation of women in the Oromo proverbs and to evaluate the awareness of the society about the effects of these proverbs on women. To achieve this goal, an attempt was made to collect proverbs that refer to women. The data was collected from pre documented books because of the inconvenience of data collection in the field due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data was translated from the original language ‘Afaan Oromoo` to the target language `English` and finally analyzed and interpreted qualitatively. From the result, women are portrayed both positively and negatively in Oromo proverbs, and the image of a mother and wives are positive. They are represented as excellent house makers and obedient servants of their family. This study, also found out that women are perceived negatively and disrespected in Oromo proverbs. Male dominance and the inferior position and the low status of women are clearly observed. In these proverbs, women are perceived as ignorant, dependent, weak, irresponsible, unpredictable, and as inferior members of their community. In general, the actual characteristics of women are considered as nothing and ideal behaviors are disseminated in proverbs and in cultural trends. The transmission of these proverbs has a contribution to the perpetuation of the negative images of women and this causes women’s negative self-image and their low participation in different social affairs in their community. Therefore, educating women, giving awareness creation training about women’s equality to the society, increasing women’s participation, and discouraging the use of the proverbs that socialize the inferior status of women may be a solution to create a better positive image of women in the society
A NUTRITION VIEW OF COVID 19 IN THE PANDEMIC
Get PDFCOVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2. This virus has become a major public health concern worldwide, causing a collective outbreak, leading to the pandemic in 2020. People become infected with other common coronaviruses throughout their lives, but currently the concern is the COVID-19 type due to its severity in some cases. The immune system protects the body against external aggressions and preserves the body\u27s homeostasis, and nutrients are involved in the development and preservation of this system. Considering the degree of complications that can occur in an individual with COVID-19, regardless of their age group, and in some cases even lethal, there was an interest in researching studies about this disease, and which nutrients are mentioned in the literature regarding immunity in this disease. The aims of this research were to describe concepts about the disease COVID-19 and to identify nutrients involved in the immunity and treatment of this disease, through a literature review in the period from December 2019 to October 2020. There is no doubt that it is essential to maintain an adequate nutritional status, through a balanced diet that can contribute to a better coping with the infectious state. Supplementation of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and prebiotics can provide the immune system, several of them were cited as an adjunct to the treatment of COVID-19, including their doses, but there was a lack of agreement regarding the dose of nutrients. Obviously maintaining social distance, wearing masks and proper hygiene are essential to reduce the risk of contamination, while not having access to vaccination
Project Model Canvas’ Contributions to the Project-Based Learning Method
Get PDFThe present study has as its main objective to contribute to the Project-Based Learning (PBL) Method, in face-to-face and/or remote education, with the help of Project Model Canvas (PMC), a project management tool; as secondary objective, it intends to become acquainted with PMC, as one of the existing Project Management methods, and understand PBL’s relevance for face-to-face or remote education. It is a qualitative review of literature; two digital platforms, Scientific Electronic Library Online (sciELO) and Google Scholar, were searched for papers in the field of Education that address PMC and PBL between 2013 to 2019. Results show that the integrating PMC into PBL would make project planning and management more collaborative and fluid, facilitating the delivery of the end product, thus promoting significant and integral learning of the subjects involved. At the end of the study, it is concluded that PBL may be better more efficiently implemented when combined with the PMC, a practical model for the creation and management of short, medium and long-term projects. The combined use of the two methodologies fosters the construction of meaningful, self-directed student knowledge, favoring the development of their cognitive and socio-emotional skills
Antifungal activity of some alternative control against mango anthracnose in Senegal
Get PDFMango production in the South of Senegal is exposed to intensive rainfall from late May to October, with high temperature and moisture levels. These conditions are conducive for the development of anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (sensu lato) and leading to an absolute necessity for adequate control measures for good quality mango production. Anthracnose disease causes both pre- and postharvest fruit spots and fruit rot as well as premature fruit drop. The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of several fungicide alternatives (fertilizers and biological control agents) against mango anthracnose in Senegal comparatively to standard fungicides. Field trials were set up in contrasting climates conditions and involved three orchards in the Northern part of the country with a short rainy season and dry climate over 9 to 10 months a year and three other orchards in the Southern part of Senegal with in a humid tropic environment. No anthracnose was recorded in the orchards in northern Senegal. In the south, in contrast, the disease was actual. Among the treatments tested for the control of anthracnose, Sodium molybdate were found effective after fungicides (azoxystrobin and thiophanate methyl). All the alternative treatments to fungicides provided a statistically significant control to the disease as compared to the contro
The Importance of the school / health professional relationship in the development of user children at the infanto-juvenile psychosocial care center of campo Grande, MS - Brazil
Get PDFChildren with severe mental disorders or dependent on psychoactive substances tend to suffer several challenges, including their learning. This reality is present in the lives of patients at the Children\u27s Psychosocial Care Center in the city of Campo Grande-MS, where they are daily accompanied by a team of qualified professionals in order to help in their recovery. Among them, there is the role of the teacher who will provide methodologies so that the student does not suffer consequences in his development, at the same time that he can provide his recovery. Thus, the objective of the undergraduate thesis is to verify how the Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infantojuvenil (CAPSij) assists child users together with the role of the regular school for the child\u27s biopsychosocial development, and of how this partnership between school and health professionals takes place with the intermediation of the patients\u27 families. This study will use a quantitative-qualitative and exploratory approach with children in different age groups and psychosocial situations, together with the professionals involved in the Education and Health agencies in the municipality of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. The field research took place at the time of the pandemic due to Covid-19, therefore, all data collection was in medical records of CAPSij, with health professionals who care for children in the Service Centers and with the teachers of these children from the Regular School through online interviews, respecting the social isolation and the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), with the objective of collecting the data that respond to the objective of this research and to verify how the relation between the education and health agencies occurs, with its teaching and learning process that, due to psychosocial diseases, end up suffering with difficulties in their learnings