A psicologia como ferramenta de inclusão de alunos refugiados nas escolas brasileiras

This qualitative study aims to understand how experiences in Psychology contribute to the reception and school integration of refugee students. We carry out brief exercises and theoretical reflections from the reading and analysis of recent bibliographic productions in the field of Educational and School Psychology. We point out that it is necessary to reinforce the figure of the educational and school psychologist not as a separate agent, but as a sociocultural catalyst in educational processes, allowing exchanges and cultural hybridizations. In the analysis carried out, when considered a refugee issue, the currentness of thinking about a non-psychologizing, non-pathologizing and ethically-politically compromised Educational and School Psychology is reaffirmed. Keywords: School Psychology; Educational Psychology; Refugees.Este estudio cualitativo tiene como objetivo comprender cómo diferentes experiencias en Psicología podrían contribuir a la acogida e integración escolar de los estudiantes refugiados. Realizamos breves discusiones y reflexiones teóricas a partir de la lectura y análisis de producciones bibliográficas recientes en el campo de la Psicología Educativa-Escolar. Señalamos que es necesario reforzar la figura del psicólogo educativo-escolar no como un agente separado, sino como un catalizador sociocultural en los procesos educativos, permitiendo intercambios e hibridaciones culturales. En el análisis realizado, al considerar el problema del refugio, se reafirma la actualidad de pensar en una Psicología de la Educación no psicologizante, no patologizante y comprometida éticamente-políticamente. Palabras clave: Psicología escolar; Psicología Educacional; Refugiados.Este trabalho de caráter qualitativo tem como objetivo compreender como diferentes experiências na Psicologia poderiam contribuir no acolhimento e integração escolar de alunos refugiados. Realizamos breves discussões e reflexões teóricas a partir da leitura e análise de produções bibliográficas recentes no campo da Psicologia Educacional-escolar. Apontamos que é necessário reforçar a figura do psicólogo educacional-escolar não como um agente à parte, mas como um catalisador sociocultural nos processos educacionais, permitindo trocas e hibridizações culturais. Na análise realizada, quando considerada a problemática do refúgio, reafirma-se a atualidade em se pensar uma Psicologia Educacional-escolar não psicologizante, não patologizante e ético-politicamente comprometida. Palavras-chave: Psicologia Escolar; Psicologia Educacional; Refugiados

Programa de ações direcionadas para saúde de trabalhadores a partir de ambientes saudáveis em canteiros de obras

Este artigo relata a experiência vivida em um projeto de extensão que teve como objetivo identificar o uso das normas reguladora de segurança do trabalho nos canteiros de obras, no município de Cajazeiras-PB, e também, como se dá a gestão dos resíduos sólidos gerados nessas obras. Foram realizados levantamentos de dados através questionários, os quais foram aplicados com trabalhadores da construção civil. Após a coleta dos dados de campo, foi possível fazer a tabulação dos resultados e a devida inferência, da relação entre as recomendações previstas nas normas brasileiras e como as mesmas são aplicadas nos canteiros de obras, no município de Cajazeiras-PB; paralelamente, e no mesmo período, foram confeccionados os mapas de risco dessas obras, com o auxílio das observações empíricas dos operários.  Os resultados obtidos serão disponibilizados aos órgãos públicos, parceiros e construtoras com intuito de impactar e melhorar a execução das obras nesse município, que as mesmas passem a cumprir as normas legais e o gerenciamento dos resíduos gerados nas mesmas

Flow-batch analyser for preparation of calibration standard mixtures in simultaneous multicomponent spectrometric analysis

The application of multivariate calibration techniques to multicomponent analysis by UV-VIS molecular absorption spectrometry is a powerful tool for simultaneous determination of several chemical species. However, when this methodology is accomplished manually, it is slow and laborious, consumes high amounts of reagents and samples, is susceptible to contaminations and presents a high operational cost. To overcome these drawbacks, a flow-batch analyser is proposed in this work. This analyser was developed for automatic preparation of standard calibration and test (or validation) mixtures. It was applied to the simultaneous determination of Cu2+, Mn2+ and Zn2+ in polyvitaminic and polymineral pharmaceutical formulations, using 4-(2-piridilazo) resorcinol as reagent and a UV-VIS spectrophotometer with a photodiode array detector. The results obtained with the proposed system are in good agreement with those obtained by flame atomic absorption spectrometry, which was employed as reference method. With the proposed analyser, the preparation of calibration and test mixtures can be accomplished about four hours, while the manual procedure requires at least two days. Moreover, it consumes smaller amounts of reagents and samples than the manual procedure. After the preparation of calibration and test mixtures, 60 samples-1 can be carried out with the proposed flow-batch analyser

NEOTROPICAL ALIEN MAMMALS: a data set of occurrence and abundance of alien mammals in the Neotropics

Biological invasion is one of the main threats to native biodiversity. For a species to become invasive, it must be voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into a nonnative habitat. Mammals were among first taxa to be introduced worldwide for game, meat, and labor, yet the number of species introduced in the Neotropics remains unknown. In this data set, we make available occurrence and abundance data on mammal species that (1) transposed a geographical barrier and (2) were voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into the Neotropics. Our data set is composed of 73,738 historical and current georeferenced records on alien mammal species of which around 96% correspond to occurrence data on 77 species belonging to eight orders and 26 families. Data cover 26 continental countries in the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico and its frontier regions (southern Florida and coastal-central Florida in the southeast United States) to Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay, and the 13 countries of Caribbean islands. Our data set also includes neotropical species (e.g., Callithrix sp., Myocastor coypus, Nasua nasua) considered alien in particular areas of Neotropics. The most numerous species in terms of records are from Bos sp. (n = 37,782), Sus scrofa (n = 6,730), and Canis familiaris (n = 10,084); 17 species were represented by only one record (e.g., Syncerus caffer, Cervus timorensis, Cervus unicolor, Canis latrans). Primates have the highest number of species in the data set (n = 20 species), partly because of uncertainties regarding taxonomic identification of the genera Callithrix, which includes the species Callithrix aurita, Callithrix flaviceps, Callithrix geoffroyi, Callithrix jacchus, Callithrix kuhlii, Callithrix penicillata, and their hybrids. This unique data set will be a valuable source of information on invasion risk assessments, biodiversity redistribution and conservation-related research. There are no copyright restrictions. Please cite this data paper when using the data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us on how they are using the data

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