As bibliotecas particulares femininas nos espaços de educação no século XVIII em Portugal: um contributo para o estudo do género

Tese de mestrado, Didáctica da História, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Letras, 201

Uma análise sobre a evolução editorial do objecto impresso : Boletim Cultural do Serviço de Bibliotecas Itinerantes e Fixas da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian : estudo de caso

Tese de mestrado em Ciências da Educação (Área de especialização em Educação e Leitura), apresentada à Universidade de Lisboa, através da Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, 2007Este trabalho tem como objectivo propor uma análise sobre a evolução editorial do Boletim do Serviço de Educação das Bibliotecas Itinerantes e Fixas da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian de 1960 a 1996. O «Boletim Informativo» impresso foi, neste estudo, entendido como órgão de complemento ao Projecto de âmbito nacional e social - consagrado à criação de Bibliotecas Itinerantes da FCG. Para este efeito, procurou-se analisar os antecedentes históricos das Bibliotecas Populares, através de pesquisa documental histórica, onde se enquadraram alguns projectos estatais, com vista à promoção da leitura junto da população portuguesa. Estudou-se a diversidade editorial das oito séries, as grandes linhas orientadoras, mormente, a presença forte do conceito de «orientação da leitura», os administradores do serviço, os colaboradores e os projectos «especiais», em simultâneo com uma contextualização histórica que é necessário defender, na importância que reveste a construção da história social e da cultura portuguesa. Analisando o boletim, ressalta uma evolução editorial de cariz informativo para um interesse mais amplo de divulgação cultural. Ressalta, ainda, neste percurso, o reforço dos seus colaboradores, a ampliação e variedade de temas e uma preocupação por novos interesses, com vista à satisfação de leitores caracterizados por perfis variados (idade e habilitações académicas). Em suma, um órgão que se apresentou em constante recriação. Os resultados fornecem subsídios para um conhecimento do papel dos Boletins da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian no uso e prática da leitura em Portugal, se considerarmos que estes tiveram, na sua génese, uma forte influência na formação de funcionários das Bibliotecas Itinerantes, encarregados e ajudantes, bem como uma presença regular nas mãos de inúmeros leitores das bibliotecas da Gulbenkian. O Boletim faz parte da História de Vida da instituição FCG e, além disso, pode ser reconhecida a sua importância na história política, cultural e das mentalidades da sociedade portuguesa dos anos 60 e 70.This work has as intention to propose an analysis on the evolution editorial of the Bulletin - Service of Education of the Itinerant and Fixed Libraries of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation from 1960 to 1996. The "Bulletin Informative" printed paper was in this understood study an complement organ to the project of national and social extent - consecrated in the creation of Itinerant Libraries of FCG. For this effect, we tried to analyze the historical antecedents of the popular Libraries through historical documental research, where they were framed some state plans, with view to the promotion of the reading near the Portuguese population. Analyzing the bulletin, it emphasizes an evolution editorial of the aspect informative, for a wider interest in cultural popularization. It still stands out in this project that, their collaborators' reinforcement, the enlargement and variety of themes, and a concern for new interests with view to the readers' satisfaction characterized by varied profiles (age and academic degrees). It was studied the diversity editorial of the eight series, the great guidelines, mainly the strong presence of the concept "orientation of the reading", the service administrators, the collaborators and the "special" projects, in simultaneous with a historical contextualization that it is necessary to defend in the importance that covers the construction of the social history and of the Portuguese culture. In short, an organ that came in constant recreation. The results supply subsidies for a knowledge of the role of the Bulletins of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in the use and practice of reading in Portugal, if we consider that these had in his génese, a strong influence in the employees' of the Itinerant Libraries formation, person in charge and assistants, as well as of a regular presence in the countless readers' of the libraries of Gulbenkian hands. The Bulletin is part of the Life's History of the institution, and in him his importance can be recognized in the political and cultural history of the mentalities, in the Portuguese society of the years 60 and 70

A workshop on asthma management programs and centers in Brazil: reviewing and explaining concepts

Objective: To report the results of a workshop regarding asthma management programs and centers (AMPCs) in Brazil, so that they can be used as a tool for the improvement and advancement of current and future AMPCs. Methods: The workshop consisted of five presentations and the corresponding group discussions. The working groups discussed the following themes: implementation of asthma management strategies; human resources needed for AMPCs; financial resources needed for AMPCs; and operational maintenance of AMPCs. Results: The workshop involved 39 participants, from all regions of the country, representing associations of asthma patients (n = 3), universities (n = 7), and AMPCs (n = 29). We found a direct relationship between a lack of planning and the failure of AMPCs. Based on the experiences reported during the workshop, the common assumptions about AMPCs in Brazil were the importance of raising awareness of managers; greater community participation; interdependence between primary care and specialized care; awareness of regionalization; and use of medications available in the public health system. Conclusions: Brazil already has a core of experience in the area of asthma management programs. The implementation of strategies for the management of chronic respiratory disease and their incorporation into health care system protocols would seem to be a natural progression. However, there is minimal experience in this area. Joint efforts by individuals with expertise in AMPCs could promote the implementation of asthma management strategies, thus speeding the creation of treatment networks, which might have a multiplier effect, precluding the need for isolated centers to start from zero

ATLANTIC BIRD TRAITS: a data set of bird morphological traits from the Atlantic forests of South America

Scientists have long been trying to understand why the Neotropical region holds the highest diversity of birds on Earth. Recently, there has been increased interest in morphological variation between and within species, and in how climate, topography, and anthropogenic pressures may explain and affect phenotypic variation. Because morphological data are not always available for many species at the local or regional scale, we are limited in our understanding of intra- and interspecies spatial morphological variation. Here, we present the ATLANTIC BIRD TRAITS, a data set that includes measurements of up to 44 morphological traits in 67,197 bird records from 2,790 populations distributed throughout the Atlantic forests of South America. This data set comprises information, compiled over two centuries (1820–2018), for 711 bird species, which represent 80% of all known bird diversity in the Atlantic Forest. Among the most commonly reported traits are sex (n = 65,717), age (n = 63,852), body mass (n = 58,768), flight molt presence (n = 44,941), molt presence (n = 44,847), body molt presence (n = 44,606), tail length (n = 43,005), reproductive stage (n = 42,588), bill length (n = 37,409), body length (n = 28,394), right wing length (n = 21,950), tarsus length (n = 20,342), and wing length (n = 18,071). The most frequently recorded species are Chiroxiphia caudata (n = 1,837), Turdus albicollis (n = 1,658), Trichothraupis melanops (n = 1,468), Turdus leucomelas (n = 1,436), and Basileuterus culicivorus (n = 1,384). The species recorded in the greatest number of sampling localities are Basileuterus culicivorus (n = 243), Trichothraupis melanops (n = 242), Chiroxiphia caudata (n = 210), Platyrinchus mystaceus (n = 208), and Turdus rufiventris (n = 191). ATLANTIC BIRD TRAITS (ABT) is the most comprehensive data set on measurements of bird morphological traits found in a biodiversity hotspot; it provides data for basic and applied research at multiple scales, from individual to community, and from the local to the macroecological perspectives. No copyright or proprietary restrictions are associated with the use of this data set. Please cite this data paper when the data are used in publications or teaching and educational activities. © 2019 The Authors. Ecology © 2019 The Ecological Society of Americ

ATLANTIC BIRD TRAITS

Scientists have long been trying to understand why the Neotropical region holds the highest diversity of birds on Earth. Recently, there has been increased interest in morphological variation between and within species, and in how climate, topography, and anthropogenic pressures may explain and affect phenotypic variation. Because morphological data are not always available for many species at the local or regional scale, we are limited in our understanding of intra- and interspecies spatial morphological variation. Here, we present the ATLANTIC BIRD TRAITS, a data set that includes measurements of up to 44 morphological traits in 67,197 bird records from 2,790 populations distributed throughout the Atlantic forests of South America. This data set comprises information, compiled over two centuries (1820–2018), for 711 bird species, which represent 80% of all known bird diversity in the Atlantic Forest. Among the most commonly reported traits are sex (n = 65,717), age (n = 63,852), body mass (n = 58,768), flight molt presence (n = 44,941), molt presence (n = 44,847), body molt presence (n = 44,606), tail length (n = 43,005), reproductive stage (n = 42,588), bill length (n = 37,409), body length (n = 28,394), right wing length (n = 21,950), tarsus length (n = 20,342), and wing length (n = 18,071). The most frequently recorded species are Chiroxiphia caudata (n = 1,837), Turdus albicollis (n = 1,658), Trichothraupis melanops (n = 1,468), Turdus leucomelas (n = 1,436), and Basileuterus culicivorus (n = 1,384). The species recorded in the greatest number of sampling localities are Basileuterus culicivorus (n = 243), Trichothraupis melanops (n = 242), Chiroxiphia caudata (n = 210), Platyrinchus mystaceus (n = 208), and Turdus rufiventris (n = 191). ATLANTIC BIRD TRAITS (ABT) is the most comprehensive data set on measurements of bird morphological traits found in a biodiversity hotspot; it provides data for basic and applied research at multiple scales, from individual to community, and from the local to the macroecological perspectives. No copyright or proprietary restrictions are associated with the use of this data set. Please cite this data paper when the data are used in publications or teaching and educational activities. © 2019 The Authors. Ecology © 2019 The Ecological Society of Americ

NEOTROPICAL XENARTHRANS: a data set of occurrence of xenarthran species in the Neotropics

Xenarthrans—anteaters, sloths, and armadillos—have essential functions for ecosystem maintenance, such as insect control and nutrient cycling, playing key roles as ecosystem engineers. Because of habitat loss and fragmentation, hunting pressure, and conflicts with domestic dogs, these species have been threatened locally, regionally, or even across their full distribution ranges. The Neotropics harbor 21 species of armadillos, 10 anteaters, and 6 sloths. Our data set includes the families Chlamyphoridae (13), Dasypodidae (7), Myrmecophagidae (3), Bradypodidae (4), and Megalonychidae (2). We have no occurrence data on Dasypus pilosus (Dasypodidae). Regarding Cyclopedidae, until recently, only one species was recognized, but new genetic studies have revealed that the group is represented by seven species. In this data paper, we compiled a total of 42,528 records of 31 species, represented by occurrence and quantitative data, totaling 24,847 unique georeferenced records. The geographic range is from the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean countries at the northern portion of the Neotropics, to the austral distribution in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. Regarding anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla has the most records (n = 5,941), and Cyclopes sp. have the fewest (n = 240). The armadillo species with the most data is Dasypus novemcinctus (n = 11,588), and the fewest data are recorded for Calyptophractus retusus (n = 33). With regard to sloth species, Bradypus variegatus has the most records (n = 962), and Bradypus pygmaeus has the fewest (n = 12). Our main objective with Neotropical Xenarthrans is to make occurrence and quantitative data available to facilitate more ecological research, particularly if we integrate the xenarthran data with other data sets of Neotropical Series that will become available very soon (i.e., Neotropical Carnivores, Neotropical Invasive Mammals, and Neotropical Hunters and Dogs). Therefore, studies on trophic cascades, hunting pressure, habitat loss, fragmentation effects, species invasion, and climate change effects will be possible with the Neotropical Xenarthrans data set. Please cite this data paper when using its data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us of how they are using these data