INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO E ECONOMIA CRIATIVA: UMA RELAÇÃO DE EXISTÊNCIA MUTUALÍSTICA

The present work narrates about the elements of intersection between the scientific fields of Creative Economy and the Internationalization of Education, in order to demonstrate that conceptual conceptions of the sectors of the creative industry are built through intercultural education at the same time that this field appropriates values and symbolisms represented by the creative and cultural sectors, thus establishing a mutually beneficial and necessary observation relationship for the targeted formative development of both objects investigated. At the end of the study, it is understood that, while creative activities are responsible for preserving and promoting the cultural and creative elements of our everyday reality, the individual's cultural literacy is what allows cognitive processes of knowledge acquisition and processes and creative acts, thus constituting a virtuous cycle in the lives of those individuals who allow themselves this proposition, and who play professional and strategic roles in the Creative Economy.Disserta sobre os elementos de intersecção entre os campos científicos da Economia Criativa e da Internacionalização da Educação, com o objetivo de demonstrar que concepções conceituais dos setores da Indústria Criativa são construídas através da educação intercultural, ao mesmo tempo em que este campo se apropria de valores e simbolismos representados pelos setores criativos e culturais. Estabelece-se, assim, uma relação mutuamente benéfica e de necessária observação para o desenvolvimento formativo direcionado a ambos os objetos investigados. Ao fim do estudo, entende-se que, ao mesmo tempo que são as atividades criativas responsáveis por preservar e promover os elementos culturais e criativos de nossa realidade cotidiana, a literacia cultural do indivíduo é que permite processos cognitivos de aquisição de conhecimento e de processos e atos criativos, constituindo, assim, um ciclo virtuoso na vida daqueles indivíduos que se permitem essa proposição e que desempenham papéis profissionais e estratégicos na Economia Criativa

ATLANTIC EPIPHYTES: a data set of vascular and non-vascular epiphyte plants and lichens from the Atlantic Forest

Epiphytes are hyper-diverse and one of the frequently undervalued life forms in plant surveys and biodiversity inventories. Epiphytes of the Atlantic Forest, one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, have high endemism and radiated recently in the Pliocene. We aimed to (1) compile an extensive Atlantic Forest data set on vascular, non-vascular plants (including hemiepiphytes), and lichen epiphyte species occurrence and abundance; (2) describe the epiphyte distribution in the Atlantic Forest, in order to indicate future sampling efforts. Our work presents the first epiphyte data set with information on abundance and occurrence of epiphyte phorophyte species. All data compiled here come from three main sources provided by the authors: published sources (comprising peer-reviewed articles, books, and theses), unpublished data, and herbarium data. We compiled a data set composed of 2,095 species, from 89,270 holo/hemiepiphyte records, in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, recorded from 1824 to early 2018. Most of the records were from qualitative data (occurrence only, 88%), well distributed throughout the Atlantic Forest. For quantitative records, the most common sampling method was individual trees (71%), followed by plot sampling (19%), and transect sampling (10%). Angiosperms (81%) were the most frequently registered group, and Bromeliaceae and Orchidaceae were the families with the greatest number of records (27,272 and 21,945, respectively). Ferns and Lycophytes presented fewer records than Angiosperms, and Polypodiaceae were the most recorded family, and more concentrated in the Southern and Southeastern regions. Data on non-vascular plants and lichens were scarce, with a few disjunct records concentrated in the Northeastern region of the Atlantic Forest. For all non-vascular plant records, Lejeuneaceae, a family of liverworts, was the most recorded family. We hope that our effort to organize scattered epiphyte data help advance the knowledge of epiphyte ecology, as well as our understanding of macroecological and biogeographical patterns in the Atlantic Forest. No copyright restrictions are associated with the data set. Please cite this Ecology Data Paper if the data are used in publication and teaching events. © 2019 The Authors. Ecology © 2019 The Ecological Society of Americ

Design and first testing of a prototype of a fixed spraying system for sloping vineyards

With the aim to suggest a solution to problems caused by plant protection products application in very sloping vineyards, a prototype of fixed spraying system was designed and built as an alternative to aerial and manual applications. A two years testing was carried out to focus the effectiveness and eventual issues of the system. After some adjustments of the layout of the plant, the results showed an acceptable control of the two main diseases of vine (downy mildew and powdery mildew), but also pointed out some critical points to consider as well

Evaluation of a Fixed Spraying System for Phytosanitary Treatments in Heroic Viticulture in North-Eastern Italy

Modern viticulture cannot be practiced without the use of plant protection products to control diseases like downy mildew, powdery mildew, and pests. In severely sloping vineyards, where mechanization is not possible, pesticide application is realized using spray guns, which is a laborious, expensive, and dangerous application technique. In these vineyards, where viticulture is defined as “heroic viticulture,” vine-growers could seriously take advantage of innovation in spray-technique applications. For this reason, several prototypes of a fixed spraying system (FSS) were realized in recent years. Two prototypes of a fixed spraying system were built in 2019 in two different vineyards in the Veneto region (north-eastern Italy). In both vineyards, the fixed spraying systems were used to perform pesticide application during the 2020 season to control downy mildew, powdery mildew, and pests. With this solution, both vineyards were successfully protected, resulting in comparable infection degrees and yields as the ones protected with airblast sprayers and spray guns. This study contributes to assert fixed spraying systems as an innovation that could improve working conditions, safety, timing, and performances of plant protection products’ application in heroic viticulture areas

Tick-borne encephalitis in North-East Italy: A 14-year retrospective study, January 2000 to December 2013

Italy is considered at low incidence of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), and the occurrence of human cases of TBE appears to be geographically restricted to the north east of the country. However, most information to date derives from case series, with no systematic data collection. To estimate incidence rates (IR) and spatial distribution of TBE cases, we conducted a retrospective study in north-eastern Italy. Data were collected through the infectious disease units and public health districts of three regions (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto Adige and Veneto) between 2000 and 2013. Overall, 367 cases were identified (IR: 0.38/100,000). The cases\u2019 median age was 56 years and 257 (70%) were male. Central nervous system involvement was reported in 307 cases (84%). Annual fluctuations in case numbers occurred, with peaks in 2006 and in 2013, when 44 and 42 cases were respectively observed. A strong seasonality effect was noted, with the highest number of cases in July. In terms of geographical location, three main endemic foci with high TBE IR (> 10/100,000) were identified in three provinces, namely Belluno (Veneto region), Udine (Friuli Venezia Giulia) and Trento (Trentino Alto- Adige). When investigating the whole study area in terms of altitude, the IR between 400 and 600 m was greater (2.41/100,000) than at other altitudes (p< 0.01). In conclusion, the incidence of TBE in Italy is relatively low, even considering only the three known affected regions. However, three endemic foci at high risk were identified. In these areas, where the risk of TBEV infection is likely high, more active offer of TBE vaccination could be considere