Estação de metro da zona Franca Litoral: proposta arquitectónico-urbana para a zona Franca Portuária: Barcelona, Espanha

A presente dissertação/projecto tem como principal finalidade a criação de uma estação de metro do tipo viaduto, na cidade de Barcelona, em Espanha, pertencente à nova linha de metro L10, que é uma bifurcação da também nova linha de metro L9. Estas novas linhas de metro irão percorrer toda a cidade, e têm em vista a ligação de alguns bairros de Barcelona, que ainda carecem de transportes públicos, até à Zona de Actividades Logísticas do porto (ZAL), situada na frente de água Oeste. A estação que irá ser pro-jectada é a estação da Zona Franca Litoral. A zona onde se está a projectar a nova estação de metro ainda se encontra pouco rela-cionada com o resto da cidade, pois é uma zona portuária, de estacionamento de conten-tores e, por isso, muito pouco atractiva para a população em geral. Para tentar resolver este problema, neste momento está a ser construído o novo bairro Marina del Prat Ver-mell, que até 2020 irá albergar cerca de 30.000 pessoas. Este bairro está situado numa área entre a montanha de Montjuic e o sector industrial da Zona Franca. É limitado pelo Carrer de la Metal- lúrgia, pelo Carrer del Foc, pelo Carrer del Cisell e pelo Carrer de la Mare de Déu de Port. Este novo bairro e a estação de metro da zona Franca Litoral ainda não têm uma via de ligação pedonal aparente. Por este motivo, nesta dissertação/projecto também se vai projectar uma via que terá a estrutura de uma rambla (com um largo corredor pedonal arborizado ao centro, por onde as pessoas circulam). A rambla tem o objectivo de criar uma ligação pontual do bairro até à estação, possibilitando um percurso mais atractivo entre os dois

O problema do genocídio alemão a partir de Hannah Arendt

No âmbito da Ética e da Filosofia Política, o principal objetivo desta Dissertação de Mestrado prendeu-se com a investigação sobre a problemática do genocídio alemão, a qual foi orientada no sentido de se alcançar uma compreensão satisfatória, assim como argumentos que sustentassem a tese de que este crime contra a humanidade se tratou de um ato horrendo e complexo do século XX. A metodologia aplicada nesta investigação científica foi o estudo do pensamento da filósofa política, Hannah Arendt, uma vez que foi pela análise das obras desta autora que a compreensão do genocídio alemão se tornou visível e compreensível, dentro dos limites do inteligível, mas também foi através desta investigação que surgiram os argumentos que suportaram a tese desta dissertação de mestrado, a explicação de que esta problemática foi um ato horrendo do século XX. Esta investigação científica elucidou esta problemática e demonstrou que o genocídio alemão foi possível porque a condição humana permitiu que tal totalitarismo se afirmasse na Alemanha, assim como consentiu que o extermínio destas pessoas tivesse acontecido, por isso, o perigo estava na trivialidade com que estes homens encaravam a vida daqueles que exterminaram.As far as Ethics and Political Philosophy are concerned, the main objective of this Master´s Thesis was related to the research on the problem of German genocide, which was geared towards achieving a satisfactory understanding, as well as arguments that sustain the thesis that this crime against humanity was a horrendous and complex act of the twentieth century. The methodology applied in this scientific research was the study of thinking of the political philosopher, Hannah Arendt, as it was due to the analysis of the works of this author that the understanding of the German genocide became visible and comprehensible within the limits of the intelligible, but it was also through this research that came the arguments that supported the thesis of this dissertation, the explanation that this issue was a horrendous act of the twentieth century. This scientific research has elucidated this issue and demonstrated that the German genocide was possible because the human condition allowed such totalitarianism to be claimed in Germany, and consented the extermination of these people to happen, so the danger was in the triviality with which these men regarded the lives of those they had exterminated

3-Bromopyruvate induces cytotoxicity, inhibits glycolysis and decreases migratory capacity in glioblastomas and colorectal cancer cell lines

CESPU project BioCat-CESPU-201

Papel do educador na avaliação e intervenção de crianças com necessidades educativas especiais

Relátorio de estágio apresentado para obtenção do grau de Mestre na especialidade de Educação Pré-escolarApresenta-se um exercício investigativo sobre a prática em que o estudo de carácter exploratório, assume-se como sendo de natureza qualitativa, tendo como principal objetivo perceber qual o papel do educador na avaliação e intervenção de crianças com necessidades educativas especiais. Este trabalho pretende dar a conhecer as experiências vivenciadas nos vários contextos de estágio (creche e jardim de infância), bem como as aprendizagens significativas realizadas como futura profissional de ensino. Neste estudo participaram quatro educadoras que trabalham diretamente com as crianças em contexto de creche e jardim-de-infância – as educadoras de infância e a educadora de educação especial e de intervenção precoce. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas e os dados recolhidos foram sujeitos a análise de conteúdo. Verificou-se que as participantes neste estudo desenvolvem práticas educativas que apresentam melhorias ao processo de intervenção e avaliação da criança. No que diz respeito à avaliação, estas recorrem a relatórios descritivos de evolução e desempenho. No que concerne à intervenção destas crianças, as participantes recorrem à adaptação curricular sendo que através desta poderão fazer-se inúmeras alterações a nível de sala, equipamentos, atividades e técnicas de motivação.This exploratory study is of qualitative nature. Its main objective is to understand the role of the preschool teacher in the assessment and intervention of children with special educational needs. This assignment aims to reveal the experiences in the various internships (daycare and Kindergarten), as well as the most significant learning achieved, that will be of reference for my future as a teacher. During the course of this study, four teachers worked alongside children in kindergarten: two preschool teachers, one special education teacher and one early intervention teacher. The collected data was subjected to content analysis. It was verified that the preschool teachers that took part in this study developed educational practices that improved the way children’s intervention and assessment is made. To assess children’s necessities, teachers use descriptive reports about their progress and performance. Also they adapt curricula, classrooms, equipment, activities and motivational techniques. Keywords: Assessment, intervention, special educational needs, regular preschool education teacher

Reunir la psicología y la paz: una crítica hacia el potencial emancipatorio de la psicología de la paz

Historically, psychology has been deeply associated with the defense and active normalization of conflicts, war, and established social orders. For instance, it is well-known that one of the most important grounds for the legitimacy of psychology as a scientific discipline depended on psychologists’ work done during the First and Second World Wars. At those times, and perhaps in a culturally biased way, psychological tests for military selection and practical models to treat war-related problems were widely employed. Psychology gained a practical terrain for professionalization for both clinical and social psychologists within such context. However, psychology has also been used on behalf of emancipation, and not always in the field of conflicts, war, and oppression. One of the most interesting critical movements which has tried to move psychology into an emancipatory realm has been Peace Psychology. In general, this discipline has been open to framing, discussing, and participating actively in interventions developed in the name of peace and human rights. In accordance, in this paper, we seek to capture a) the historical development of peace psychology; b) the establishment of peace psychology as a field of psychology and of peace studies; and c) some reflections upon the omnipresent challenges and possible co-options that may shape the emblematic critical engagement of this discipline.Históricamente, la psicología ha tenido vínculos profundos con la defensa y la normalización activa de conflictos, guerras y órdenes sociales establecidos. Por ejemplo, es bien sabido que uno de los fundamentos más importantes de la legitimización de la psicología como disciplina científica dependió del trabajo de los psicólogos durante la Primera y la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En la actualidad, ha sido bastante extendido el uso de pruebas psicológicas (posiblemente con un sesgo cultural) para la selección de personal militar y de modelos para tratar problemas relativos a la guerra. Dentro de tal contexto, la psicología ha ganado terreno en la profesionalización de psicólogos tanto clínicos como sociales. Con todo, la psicología también se ha usado a favor de la emancipación, y no siempre de los conflictos, la guerra y la opresión. Uno de los movimientos críticos más interesantes que ha tratado de llevar la psicología a un ámbito emancipatorio es la psicología de la paz. En general, esta disciplina ha mostrado gran entusiasmo por enmarcar, discutir y ser práctica y vigorosa en intervenciones desarrolladas en nombre de la paz y los derechos humanos. Por lo tanto, en este artículo buscamos aprehender: a) el desarrollo histórico de la psicología de la paz; b) el establecimiento de la psicología de la paz como un campo de la psicología y los estudios sobre la paz; y c) reflexiones sobre los retos ubicuos y las posibles opciones que podrían darle forma a la emblemática labor crítica de la disciplina.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Gestão de leguminosas anuais de porte erecto como sideração em olival biológico

Em olival conduzido em modo de produção biológico, conseguir manter as árvores num estado nutritivo azotado minimamente aceitável é um tópico de grande relevância. Basicamente, os produtores recorrem a fertilizantes orgânicos ou a produtos para aplicação foliar, tornando a fertilização por vezes excessivamente onerosa e nem sempre suficientemente eficaz. A sideração com leguminosas anuais de porte erecto, em particular com tremoceiros, é uma prática ancestral multo utilizada em olival tradicional para restaurar a fertilidade do solo

New approaches for the study of faience using beads from Southern Portugal

A collection of 30 faience beads recovered from the Iron Age necropolis of Vinha das Caliças 4 (Beja, Portugal) was analyzed in order to identify their production technology and provide insights into their possible provenance. The multi-analytical approach employed, combining laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), variable pressure scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (VP-SEM-EDS) and micro-X-ray diffraction (µ-XRD), highlights the difficulties that arise from the analysis of weathered faience objects, and which are augmented by their intrinsic heterogeneous nature. VP-SEM-EDS analysis and LA-ICP-MS mapping revealed that the disk-shaped faience beads were manufactured using the cementation glazing method. Copper, most likely in the form of bronze scrapings, was used to impart a blue-green hue to these beads. Micro-XRD also revealed that the disk-shaped beads were manufactured using feldspathic sand. On the other hand, the cubic-shaped bead, identified as an Egyptian blue frit by VP-SEM-EDS and μ-XRD, owes its vivid blue color to the tubular crystals of this well-known synthetic pigment. Trace element analysis suggests that all beads were manufactured in the Levant region using coastal sands. Ultimately, this study highlighted the importance of the use of a combination of microstructural and geochemical criteria in the identification of faience production technology and provenance. The importance of the selection of the sampling strategy in LA-ICP-MS analysis of weathered faience objects was also emphasized.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Lives on hold: the experiences of asylum seekers in Moria refugee camp

Of the hundreds of thousands of people that formed the huge migratory flow of the so-called ‘refugee crisis’, many are currently living in refugee camps, at times without basic conditions. This research aims to describe the lived experience of these people and amplify their voices. In order to pursue this goal, we conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with asylum seekers accomodated in the Kara Tepe refugee camp but who had also had experience of life in Moria refugee camp (both camps are in Greece). We complemented these data with participant observations carried out in the Kara Tepe refugee camp and some visits at the surroundings of Moria camp. Our results highlight a much worse experience of asylum seekers in Moria refugee camp if compared to asylum seekers’ experience in Kara Tepe, with reports of overcrowding, hunger, lack of hygiene, poor healthcare, insecurity and violence. The psychological impact of the high number of adversities affecting people living under these circunstances also stood out, with evidence of distress experienced. We conclude by discussing the implications of our findings in terms of policy change.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

New approaches for the study of faience using beads from Southern Portugal

A collection of 30 faience beads recovered from the Iron Age necropolis of Vinha das Caliças 4 (Beja, Portugal) was analyzed in order to identify their production technology and provide insights into their possible provenance. The multi-analytical approach employed, combining laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), variable pressure scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (VP-SEM-EDS) and micro-X-ray diffraction (µ-XRD), highlights the difficulties that arise from the analysis of weathered faience objects, and which are augmented by their intrinsic heterogeneous nature. VP-SEM-EDS analysis and LA-ICP-MS mapping revealed that the disk-shaped faience beads were manufactured using the cementation glazing method. Copper, most likely in the form of bronze scrapings, was used to impart a blue-green hue to these beads. Micro-XRD also revealed that the disk-shaped beads were manufactured using feldspathic sand. On the other hand, the cubic-shaped bead, identified as an Egyptian blue frit by VP-SEM-EDS and μ-XRD, owes its vivid blue color to the tubular crystals of this well-known synthetic pigment. Trace element analysis suggests that all beads were manufactured in the Levant region using coastal sands. Ultimately, this study highlighted the importance of the use of a combination of microstructural and geochemical criteria in the identification of faience production technology and provenance. The importance of the selection of the sampling strategy in LA-ICP-MS analysis of weathered faience objects was also emphasized