The Complex Reasons for Missing Spirituality. A Response to Democratic Foundations for Spiritually Responsive Pedagogy

This article is written in response to Lingley’s (2016) concept of spiritually responsive pedagogy. To begin with, the word spiritual, when applied to education, still attracts varied responses. Therefore, I have begun by examining contemporary understandings of spirituality as reflected in current research and literature, which provides an informed context for my response. I follow up by aligning some of the key features noted by Lingley in democratic education and spiritually responsive pedagogy to other perspectives that deal with the spiritual dimension in education; I do this in order to offer a supportive stance to Lingley’s assertion that, if we are to address the real needs of our students today and prepare them to meet the challenges of the world of tomorrow, we must incorporate spiritually responsive pedagogy into educational policy and practice

How to compare energy efficiency inspection tests on TVs?

It is a case study conducted in company X of the electronic branch located in the Industrial Pole of Manaus (PIM), the capital of Amazonas–Brazil. The problem was the need to develop a benchmarking involving energy efficiency inspection tests on televisions. The objective is to compare the performance of the standard method and the new method of performing the energy efficiency inspection test. To this end, quality tools were applied with data collected from the use of the time study of each test step. After data collection and analysis, it was concluded that the new test: a) has 67% of its steps performed automatically and 43% manually, its average lead time is 4h14min34, a gain of 33.5% in total time required to perform the test; b) can be developed with the application of Brainstorming, Ishikawa Diagram, GUT Matrix, PDCA, Vertical Flowchart in conjunction with Chrono-analysis. It is worth highlighting the importance of the local top management support so that each of these tools is used with autonomy and creativity by the collaborators involved in the project

Telescopic Overdenture Rehabilitation Following Hemimandibulectomy: Case Report

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) warrants extensive surgical resection of the affected areas of the oral cavity which takes a tremendous toll on the patient’s functioning, aesthetic as well as social confidence. Replacement of such a large number of teeth along with portions of the alveolar ridge and mucosa warrants exuberant planning to ensure a satisfactory outcome in terms of function and patient comfort. The present case report describes one such case of OSCC that was treated with partial mandibular resection and had a large mandibular defect that was rehabilitated by means of a prosthesis using an interdisciplinary approach.&nbsp

Reflexões sobre o desenvolvimento profissional de professores em educação estocástica

Com a intenção de discutir e entender como um grupo colaborativo pode desenvolver estratégias para superar suas limitações com relação à formação inicial e, assim, modificar a prá-tica docente, este texto traz um recorte de uma pesquisa-ação, em nível de doutorado, sobre formação de professores em Estocástica. Segundo Pfannkuck et al., muitas vezes, o foco do ensino se mantém apenas na mais fácil das capacidades que devem ser ensinadas: a capacidade técnica. Com a pesquisa, concebemos um processo científico que visou estudar a práti-ca dos professores, de forma que pudéssemos orientar, corrigir e avaliar sistematicamente as suas decisões, focando a melhoria da qualidade das ações em sala de aula

Blood alcohol level and toxicologic test in drivers killed in road traffic accidents in the coal region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil

To investigate the epidemiological profile and the toxicological analysis among drivers fatally injured in road traffic accidents (RTAs). Methods: Retrospective observational study with 185 fatalities occurred in the coal region of Santa Catarina State during the period 2011-2017. Results: Mean age was 37,34 ± 15,08 years and male gender was the most frequent (92,4%). The most prevalent city was Criciúma (25,4%). The majority presented negative blood alcohol level (49,7%) and negative toxicologic test (61,6%). Among positive toxicologic tests (18,9%), the most frequent drugs were benzodiazepines and cocaine (both with 5,4%). Conclusion: It is important to emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other substances. We also suggest the implementation of toxicologic tests in police blitz and the improvement in these exams to diminish undetermined results

Reversion of Steatosis by SREBP-1c Antisense Oligonucleotide did not Improve Hepatic Insulin Action in Diet-induced Obesity Mice

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)The literature has associated hepatic insulin action with NAFLD. In this sense, treatments to revert steatosis and improve hepatic insulin action become important. Our group has demonstrated that inhibition of Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Proteins-1c (SREBP-1c) reverses hepatic steatosis. However, insulin signals after NAFLD reversion require better investigation. Thus, in this study, we investigated if the reversal of NAFLD by SREBP-1c inhibitor results in improvement in the hepatic insulin signal in obesity mice. After installation/achievement of diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance, Swiss mice were divided into 3 groups: i) Lean, ii) D-IHS, diet-induced hepatic steatosis [no treatment with antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)], and iii) RD-IHS, reversion of diet-induced hepatic steatosis (treated with ASO). The mice were treated with ASO SREBP-1c as previously described by our group. After ASO treatment, one set of animals was anesthetized and used for in vivo test, and another mice set was anesthetized and used for histology and Western blot analysis. Reversion of diet-induced hepatic steatosis did not change blood glucose, glucose decay constant (k(ITT)), body weight, or serum insulin levels. In addition, results showed that the protocol did not improve insulin pathway signaling, as confirmed by the absence of changes in IR, IRS1, Akt and Foxo1 phosphorylation in hepatic tissue. In parallel, no alterations were observed in proinflammatory molecules. Thus, our results suggest that the inhibition of SREBP-1c reverts steatosis, but without improving insulin hepatic resistance.4412885890Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Santa Catarina (FAPESC)Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq

A criação e aplicação do jogo “batalha naval periódica” como recurso didático no ensino de química / The creation and application of the game "periodic naval battle" as a didactic resource for teaching chemistry

No processo de ensino-aprendizagem, e dentre as diferentes metodologias de ensino, os jogos didáticos têm se mostrado uma ferramenta interessante na trajetória de construção do conhecimento do discente. O que acarreta um desenvolvimento tanto educativo quanto social, pois além de criar um posicionamento crítico sobre o conteúdo, o jogo pode fomentar discussões e o trabalho em equipe, corroborando assim com o desenvolvimento interpessoal. Visando a utilização do jogo como recurso didático, neste presente artigo, discutiremos os resultados obtidos a partir da elaboração e aplicação do jogo “Batalha Naval Periódica”. Para isso, várias etapas foram planejadas, dentre elas, destacamos: a construção do projeto, produção, aplicação e avaliação do jogo didático sobre o conteúdo de tabela periódica. Os aspectos lúdico e cognitivo presentes nesse jogo são importantes para o ensino e aprendizagem de conceitos, favorecendo a motivação, a argumentação, o raciocínio e a interação entre professor e aluno. Os benefícios da aplicação do jogo foram examinados durante a aplicação, pois foi possível observar que o jogo cumpriu sua função educativa, facilitando a construção de conhecimento em meio a um clima de descontração e ludicidade

Evaluation of the influence of kyphosis and scoliosis on intervertebral disc extrusion in French bulldogs

Although thoracic vertebral malformations with kyphosis and scoliosis are often considered incidental findings on diagnostic imaging studies of screw-tailed brachycephalic breeds, they have been suggested to interfere with spinal biomechanics and intervertebral disc degeneration. It is however unknown if an abnormal spinal curvature also predisposes dogs to develop clinically relevant intervertebral disc herniations. The aim of this study was to evaluate if the occurrence of thoracic vertebral malformations, kyphosis or scoliosis would be associated with a higher prevalence of cervical or thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in French bulldogs

Production and design system in the territory of viticulture

The cultivation of vineyards is connected with the history of humanity and with the transformations of spaces and places that in a dynamic and harmonious way provide enchantment and the production of a secular product. With the evolution of the market and changes in natural resources, a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the cultivation of vineyards became necessary, be it in the revision, management systems and also, particularities of each soil, relief, climate, landscape to design a system for growing vines. The aim of the study: to characterize the design of the biodynamic vineyard. To this end, a descriptive case study with qualitative analysis was carried out, interviews were conducted with two owners who use the cultivation system, biodynamic agriculture. It is concluded that the need to plan the vineyard requires holistic knowledge of the entire wine production syste