Journeying as Amateur and Professional – A Somatic Movement Approach

This account is an interactive case study co-authored by a teacher and her student on the topic of moving from amateur to professional. It highlights the role of somatic education in equalizing the experience of amateurs and professionals as well as pointing to specific curricula, public performances, participatory events and volunteer work that are made uniquely available to students of programs related to Dynamic EmbodimentTM Somatic Movement Therapy (known as the Somatic Movement Therapy Training – SMTT from 1991-2005). Written in first-person narrative style (Powdermaker 1966), this inquiry supports the primary methodology of somatic education – the process of self-discovery “from within” (Hanna 1976) emphasizing the physical body with a focus on bodily proprioception and kinesthetic awareness – as well as the humanistic nature of the student-teacher relationship and the value of each in performance and education.Questo resoconto rappresenta uno studio interattivo e co-autoriale condotto da un’insegnante e dalla sua allieva sul tema del movimento dall’amatore al professionista. Esso evidenzia il ruolo dell’educazione somatica nell’equiparare l’esperienza di amatori e professionisti così come nell’indicare specifici percorsi, performance pubbliche, eventi partecipativi e attività di volontariato che vengono offerti, in maniera esclusiva, a studenti di programmi di formazione legati al Dynamic Embodiment™ Somatic Movement Therapy (conosciuta come Somatic Movement Therapy Training – SMTT tra il 1991 e il 2005). Scritta in stile narrativo, in prima persona (Powdermaker 1966), quest’indagine supporta la metodologia primaria dell’educazione somatica – il processo di scoperta di sé “dal didentro” (Hanna 1976) che pone l’accento sul corpo fisico concentrandosi sulla propriocezione corporea e sulla consapevolezza cinestetica – così come la natura umanistica della relazione allievo-insegnante e il valore di ciascuno nella performance e nell’educazione

Uma breve história das práticas somáticas e da dança: desenvolvimento histórico do campo da Educação Somática e suas relações com a dança

Este artigo descreve o desenvolvimento histórico das práticas somáticas de movimento, especialmente no que se refere à dança, aos dançarinos e às organizações de ensino da dança. O texto inicia por eventos históricos, tendências culturais e ocorrências individuais que levaram ao surgimento dos métodos somáticos “clássicos”, no início do século XX (de Alexander a Trager). Em seguida, são definidas a “educação e a terapia do movimento somático” e o desdobramento de três gerações que criaram programas de movimento somático. Dados de entrevistas revelam que a segunda geração teve a ampla participação de dançarinos e que o modo de “pensar o corpo-mente” dos profissionais da dança continua a moldar o treinamento e o desenvolvimento da Educação Somática, como também de uma. “dança somática”. Finalmente, levanta-se a questão da marginalização de ambas, dança e educação somática, apontando na direção de uma combinação de forças tendo em vista suas características comuns, para modificar esta posição desfavorável na cultura ocidental. Outros achados apontam para a avaliação da potência e do posicionamento da ‘dança somática’ em um esquema global

Produktivitas Tenaga Kerja Industri Perikanan Studi Kasus : PT. Nichindo Manado Suisan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jumlah tenaga kerja yang diserap pada industri perikanan dan unit kerja yang terdapat pada PT. Nichindo Manado Suisan, serta bagaimana tingkat produktivitas tenaga kerja pada sektor perikanan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Data primer yang dikumpulkan yaitu jam kerja, produktivitas, jumlah tenaga kerja dan unit kerja dikumpulkan secara aktif dengan cara partisipasi aktif yaitu ikut mengumpulkan data sambil bekerja. Data sekunder yaitu sejarah Perusahaan dan catatan yang tersimpan di Perusahaan.Hal-hal yang dianalisis adalah faktor yang mempengaruhi produktivitas dan unit kerja Perusahaan waktu tenaga kerja yang dihitung berdasarkan persamaan ; wt = (s-x)/Ly, indeks produktivitas tenaga kerja dihitung dengan persamaan ; IP =(T/C) - 1, dan produktivitas tenaga kerja dari hasil sebenarnya/total hari kerja. Kata Kunci : Produktivitas, Tenaga Kerja, Industri Perikana

The connection between prospective teachers’ procedural and conceptual knowledge with problem-posing skills of fractions

This study examined the connections between procedural and conceptual knowledge of addition and subtraction of fractions with the problem-posing skills of prospective primary teachers. The applied method was a correlational study with structural equation modeling-partial least square (SEM-PLS) analysis. The sample in this research was 101 third-year students from a primary teacher education study program of a public university in Riau, Indonesia. The results showed that prospective primary teachers have high procedural knowledge and problem-posing skills on addition and subtraction. However, they have poor performance on problems related to conceptual knowledge of addition and subtraction of fractions. Then, the results also revealed a significant connection between procedural and conceptual knowledge with problem-posing skills on addition and subtraction of fractions of prospective primary teachers. Improving prospective primary teachers’ procedural and conceptual knowledge could raise their problem-posing skills on adding and subtracting fractions

Alternativas de producción de bioplaguicidas microbianos a base de hongos: el caso de América Latina y El Caribe

La creciente conciencia del consumidor relacionada con el impacto negativo de los plaguicidas sintéticos sobre el medio ambiente y la salud humana ha aumentado las tasas de adopción de bioplaguicidas a nivel mundial. Sin embargo, actualmente los bioplaguicidas solo representan el 5% del mercado de productos para protección de cultivos, se espera que este segmento siga creciendo con una tasa de crecimiento anual de 15-20% para el 2020. Analistas del mercado consideran que este crecimiento será liderado por regiones como Europa debido a las nuevas legislaciones, y Latinoamérica donde han aparecido plagas más resistentes. Para responder a las necesidades de este creciente mercado, se debe contar con un proceso de producción a gran escala, con buenos rendimiento, y que proporcione un producto de calidad.  Por lo tanto, el presente artículo ofrece una revisión crítica sobre aspectos técnicos de los diferentes procesos de fermentación utilizados en la producción de bioplaguicidas microbianos basados en hongos (micoplaguicidas), los sustratos comúnmente utilizados y el potencial uso de residuos agroindustriales. Adicionalmente, ofrece una visión general del panorama de la producción de micoplaguicidas en Latinoamerica y el Caribe, y algunas perspectivas futuras en el proceso de investigación y desarrollo de los mismos

Clásicos en bibliotecas públicas de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Estudo de caso que examina o tratamento que os clássicos da literatura recebemnas bibliotecas públicas de Porto Alegre. Propõe definições de clássicos com base na teoria literária.Conceitua a biblioteca pública como instituição que deve prover gratuitamente cultura, educação, lazer e informação para a população. Relaciona o conceito de clássico com essas funções e afirma a necessidade de divulgação especial do cânone ocidental nessas instituições. Pesquisa a divulgação que os clássicos recebem nas bibliotecas públicas em Porto Alegre, por meio de entrevistas estruturadas com os bibliotecários-chefes e observações sistemáticas, individuais e não participantes dos espaços físicos e ambientes virtuais das unidades. Conclui que a divulgação da alta literatura pelas bibliotecas é muito limitada, devido a uma série de fatores, destacando-se a falta de investimentos do poder público por parte do Governo do Estado e a carência deconhecimento dos clássicos e do seu potencial junto ao público por parte dos responsáveis pelas unidades.Case study that examines the treatment that classicsof literature receive in public libraries in Porto Alegre. It proposes definitions of classics based on literary theory. The study conceptualizes the public library as an institution that should provide culture, education, leisure and information for free. It relates the classics to these functions and asserts the need for special disclosure of the Western canon in these institutions. It examinesthe dissemination that the classics receive in public libraries in Porto Alegre, by means of structured interviews with their chief librarians and systematic, individual and non-participant observations of the physical spaces and virtual environments of the units.The study concludes that the dissemination of high literature by public libraries is very limited, dueto lack of investments by the State Government and to lack of knowledge of the classics and their potential with the public on the part of those responsible for the information units.Estudio de caso que examina el tratamiento que reciben los clásicos de la literatura en las bibliotecas públicas de Porto Alegre. Propone definiciones de clásicos basadas en la teoría literaria. Concibe a la biblioteca pública como una institución que debe brindar cultura, educación, esparcimiento e información a la población de manera gratuita. Relaciona el concepto de clásico con estas funciones y afirma la necesidad de una especial difusión del canon occidental en estas instituciones. Investiga la difusión que reciben los clásicos en las bibliotecas públicas de Porto Alegre, a través de entrevistas estructuradas con los bibliotecarios jefes y observaciones sistemáticas, individuales y no participantes de los espacios físicosy entornos virtuales de las unidades. Concluye que la difusión de alta literatura por parte de las bibliotecas es muy limitada, debido a una serie de factores, destacando la falta de inversiones del sector público por parte del Gobierno del Estado y el desconocimiento de los clásicos y su potencialidad con el público por parte de los responsables de las unidades

Collaborative Research Framework for Automated Driving System Developers and Infrastructure Owners and Operators

DTFH6116D00049L, 693JJ319F000428The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiated the Testing and Pilot Design, Development, and Evaluation Framework project with the objective of developing a framework that enables collaboration among Automated Driving System (ADS) developers and Infrastructure Owners and Operators (IOO) for research, testing, and development activities. This Framework report is based upon feedback FHWA received through extensive engagement and input from ADS developer and roadway stakeholders, including automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, technology companies, and State, and regional government entities. The intent is for the Framework to advance each of the stakeholder\u2019s valuable knowledge and information towards the realization of a safe system approach. The findings contained in the Framework support that research and development tests need to be collaborative and thoughtfully structured with regards to goals, design, monitoring mechanisms, and evaluation schemes to advance the state of knowledge gained through these engagements. Additionally, this Framework provides collaboration elements and considerations that apply throughout the research and development testing phases, including aids and checklists, collaboration opportunities, and real-world examples from across the country. While the focus of this Framework is primarily directed toward ADS development and roadway testing\u2014benefits of utilizing the collaboration Framework for higher levels of driving automation can be realized and also extend to development of other types of transportation technologies as well

Cofilin overactivation improves hippocampus-dependent short-term memory

Many living organisms of the animal kingdom have the fundamental ability to form and retrieve memories. Most information is initially stored as short-term memory, which is then converted to a more stable long-term memory through a process called memory consolidation. At the neuronal level, synaptic plasticity is crucial for memory storage. It includes the formation of new spines, as well as the modification of existing spines, thereby tuning and shaping synaptic efficacy. Cofilin critically contributes to memory processes as upon activation, it regulates the shape of dendritic spines by targeting actin filaments. We previously found that prolonged activation of cofilin in hippocampal neurons attenuated the formation of long-term object-location memories. Because the modification of spine shape and structure is also essential for short-term memory formation, we determined whether overactivation of hippocampal cofilin also influences the formation of short-term memories. To this end, mice were either injected with an adeno-associated virus expressing catalytically active cofilin, or an eGFP control, in the hippocampus. We show for the first time that cofilin overactivation improves short-term memory formation in the object-location memory task, without affecting anxiety-like behavior. Surprisingly, we found no effect of cofilin overactivation on AMPA receptor expression levels. Altogether, while cofilin overactivation might negatively impact the formation of long-lasting memories, it may benefit short-term plasticity.</p