Modelagem do banco de dados do meio físico destinado ao estudo da paisagem na microrregião de Foz do Iguaçu/PR

Anais do V Encontro de Iniciação Científica e I Encontro Anual de Iniciação ao Desenvolvimento Tecnológico e Inovação – EICTI 2016 - 05 e 07 de outubro de 2016 – Sessão Ciências Exatas e da TerraOs objetivos do trabalho são a de criação e gerenciamento de um banco de dados georreferenciados para Microrregião de Foz do Iguaçu/PR envolvendo aspectos do meio físico, em especial, relevo, solos e hidrografia como subsídio à análise da paisagem regional. A microrregião geográfica de Foz do Iguaçu localiza-se ao sul do Brasil, na porção oeste do Estado paranaense com uma extensão territorial de 5.580 km2, e população de 408.800 habitantes (IBGE, 2010). Esta abriga onze municípios, sendo eles: Céu Azul, Foz do Iguaçu, Itaipulândia, Matelândia, Medianeira, Missal, Ramilândia, Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, São Miguel do Iguaçu, Serranópolis do Iguaçu, e Vera Cruz do Oeste (figura 1). A Microrregião Geográfica de Foz do Iguaçu faz parte do Terceiro Planalto paranaense, que geologicamente é composto por rochas eruptivas básicas que se decompõem em solos argilosos vermelhos muito coesos, conhecidos como terra rocha. (Maack, 1968). Em relação ao relevo, este se compõe de baixa dissecação, com topos aplainados, vertentes convexas e vales em V aberto modelado por rochas vulcânicas basálticas, do grupo Serra Geral, espigões de divisores de água, escarpa estrutural e chapadas dos derrames de trapp mesozoicas recobertas por sedimentos Eo- e Neo- Cretáceo. (MAACK, 1968; MINEROPAR, 2006). A microrregião está na zona climática subtropical úmida quente, como denominada por Maack esta é característica por ter um verão quente, onde as temperaturas são superiores a 22oC no verão e com mais de 30 mm de chuva no mês mais seco

Rolim de Moura: uma cidade do agronegócio na Fronteira Agrícola Amazônica

Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso apresentado ao Instituto Latino-Americano de Tecnologia, Infraestrutura e Território da Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, como requisito parcial à obtenção do título de Bacharel em Geografia. Orientador: Prof. Dr. Marcos Antonio de Moraes XavierA presente pesquisa buscou compreender se Rolim de Moura apresenta as dinâmicas de uma cidade do agronegócio e, dentro deste contexto, quais suas especificidades por estar localizada na fronteira agrícola amazônica. O Trabalho está fundado nos usos do território, e para tal, foi necessário compreender os processos que se estabelecem desde a implementação das políticas de colonização do Governo Militar iniciadas na década de 1970, passando pela explicação das dinâmicas que formam o território a partir das relações que se estabelecem cidade e campo, a partir dos usos do território pelas empresas, incluindo uma análise dos frigoríficos e laticínios instalados em Rolim de Moura, na qual se constata que as empresas frigoríficas estabelecem relações em diferentes escalas por meio da estruturação de uma agropecuária científica globalizada, que traça o perfil de Rolim de moura como uma cidade do Agronegócio. A pesquisa foi baseada na leitura de teses e livros sobre as cidades do agronegócio, a agropecuária científica globalizada, a agricultura moderna, a formação do território do Estado de Rondônia e do município de Rolim de Moura. Pesquisas em jornais locais, revistas e bibliotecas. A pesquisa incluiu levantamentos junto às instituições como o IBGE, IDARON, EMATER, EMBRAPA e a realização de trabalho de campoLa presente investigación buscó comprender si Rolim de Moura presenta las dinámicas de una ciudad del agronegocio y, dentro de este contexto, cuáles son sus especificidades por estar ubicada en la frontera agrícola amazónica. El trabajo está fundado en los usos del territorio, y para eso, fue necesario comprender los procesos que se establecen desde la implementación de las políticas de colonización del Gobierno Militar iniciadas en la década de 1970, pasando por la explicación de las dinámicas que forman el territorio a partir de las relaciones que se establecen ciudad y campo, a partir de los usos del territorio por las empresas, incluyendo un análisis de los frigoríficos y lácteos instalados en Rolim de Moura, en la cual se constata que las empresas frigoríficas establecen relaciones en diferentes escalas por medio de la estructuración de una agropecuaria científica globalizada, que traza el perfil de Rolim de moura como una ciudad del Agronegocio. La investigación se basó en la lectura de tesis y libros sobre las ciudades del agronegocio, la agropecuaria científica globalizada, la agricultura moderna, la formación del territorio del Estado de Rondônia y del municipio de Rolim de Moura. Investigaciones en periódicos locales, revistas y bibliotecas. La investigación incluyó levantamientos junto a las instituciones como el IBGE, IDARON, EMATER, EMBRAPA y la realización de trabajo de campoThis research tries to understand if Rolim de Moura outlines the dynamics that usually describe a "city of agribusiness" and, in this context, what are it's specificities, for being located in the Amazonian agricultural frontier. The paper is based on the uses of the territory and, to write it, it was necessary first to understand the processes in the territory, established since the Military Government's policies in order to colonize the area, started in the 1970s, through the explanation of the dynamics that form the territory, the urban-rural relations, the uses of the territory by companies, including an analysis of meatpackers and dairy industries installed in Rolim de Moura, in which it can be seen that the meat companies establish relationships at different scales through the structuring of a globalized scientific agricultural industry, which outlines Rolim de Moura profile as a city of Agribusiness. The research was based on the reading of theses and books on the cities of agribusiness, globalized scientific farming, modern agriculture, the formation of the territory of the State of Rondônia and the municipality of Rolim de Moura. Research in local newspapers, magazines and libraries. The investigation included surveys with institutions such as IBGE, IDARON, EMATER, EMBRAPA and fieldwor

Remedios: Coping with Mental Distress among Mexican Americans in the Rio Grande Valley

The Latino population continues to increase, with estimates of 60 million living in the United States. Of the Hispanic population, 19% live in poverty. This may be a problem because according to research, living in poverty affects people’s social networks and self-worth negatively and is strongly associated with psychological issues. This study examined the perceptions of practitioners of mental health treatment of Mexican Americans who were experiencing mental distress and were residing in the U.S.- Mexico border. Findings suggest clients self-diagnose and try medications (usually purchased in Mexico) that were recommended to them by family members and/or social networks. Additionally, the family and social network behave like their own health/mental health care network, a manifestation of the Mexican American value that one should take care of one’s own. Loved ones provide these suggestions or consejos to help those struggling with mental stress manage their mental health. Professional mental health care is usually the last resort, which clients consider only after other options have been exhausted. This study reveals a need to explore the so-called family and social network health care system within this culture

Older Mexican Americans: Role of the Family and Mental Health Service Utilization

This study explored role of the family and mental health service utilization by older Mexican-Americans. Using qualitative exploration, the study investigated family factors influencing their mental health service utilization. The researcher used a purposive sample and interviewed 20 older Mexican Americans, who completed outpatient mental health services located in Texas. Kleinman’s explanatory model (1980) guided the ethnographic content analysis. Findings show the family took several roles to facilitate use of mental health services. The family was involved with respondents throughout the process of help-seeking and accessing mental health services. Family members helped respondents recognize their mental distress by noticing behavior signs and working with their physician. The family shared feedback with the doctor to help facilitate the respondent making the decision to go to treatment. The family motivated respondents by recognizing and acknowledging changes and progress in the treatment program

Challenges Faced by Mexican Americans when Accessing Mental Health Care Service Utilization along the South Texas – Mexico border

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges Mexican Americans face when accessing mental health care service utilization along the South Texas-Mexico border. Disparities in access and use of health and mental health services have led Latinos to be disproportionately represented among those most at-risk for chronic health and mental health illnesses and less likely to receive guideline congruent care. Research on mental health service utilization has documented the presence of economic, cultural, and structural barriers that contribute to the underutilization of health services by Latinos. Researchers conducted three focus groups with 25 mental health providers in the South Texas-Mexico border region. Researchers followed a semi-structured question list and probed for detail from group participants. Kleinman’s Explanatory Model [1] guided the question list. The researchers used ethnographic content analysis to analyze the transcripts. Providers reported several challenges when it came to accessing mental health services. The challenges included limited access to insurance, minimal knowledge of mental health, lack of family involvement, few providers, medication management, stigma, and culture

Older Mexican Americans: Role of the Family and Mental Health Service Utilization

This study explored role of the family and mental health service utilization by older Mexican-Americans. Using qualitative exploration, the study investigated family factors influencing their mental health service utilization. The researcher used a purposive sample and interviewed 20 older Mexican Americans, who completed outpatient mental health services located in Texas. Kleinman’s explanatory model (1980) guided the ethnographic content analysis. Findings show the family took several roles to facilitate use of mental health services. The family was involved with respondents throughout the process of help-seeking and accessing mental health services. Family members helped respondents recognize their mental distress by noticing behavior signs and working with their physician. The family shared feedback with the doctor to help facilitate the respondent making the decision to go to treatment. The family motivated respondents by recognizing and acknowledging changes and progress in the treatment program

Latina Daughters and Their Caregiving Roles

Responsibilities and cultural expectations can be somewhat different for Latino males and females. In general, males are expected to be more independent and dominant while females are expected to be more nurturing [1, 2]. Similar to other populations, caregiving for elderly relatives has traditionally been a role adopted by women in Latino cultures [3]. Furthermore, first-born or oldest Latinas are sometimes expected to take on the role of caregiver with younger siblings and/or aging parents [4]. McDermott and Mendez-Luck [5] found that this caregiving role was often cultivated at an early age through a continuous, formal and informal socialization process that was gendered through modeling behaviors and care expectations primarily directed at women in the family rather than men. Practitioners interviewed in this qualitative study reported that daughters were frequently involved in the overall treatment and care of Mexican-American older adults. Some of the expectations included accompanying the parent to doctor visits or treatment; ensuring treatment or medication regimens were followed; serving as primary caregiver; providing information to providers in order to ensure more accuracy; and providing emotional and social support. For purposes of this article, the terms Mexican-American, Hispanic and Latino/a were used interchangeably

Changing Teachers, Changing Students: Exploring iPads in Inquiry-Based Learning

Educational contexts that support the complexity of in-service teacher learning around the purposeful use of technology are scarce. This qualitative case study describes a Literacy Enrichment Camp offered for traditionally marginalized elementary-aged children. Within camp, 5 teachers and 1 instructor prioritized their own and students’ inquiry-based teaching and learning around iPads. This article shares what teachers learned about themselves and the 17 students who participated in the 3-week camp. Teachers collected data through field note observations of teacher/student interactions with iPads, teacher interviews, and teacher reflection journals. Data were analyzed through constant comparative method, revealing themes of previously unrecognized teacher-resistance to technology, and the affordances of iPads for supporting students’ individual needs and promoting role reversals between teachers and students. This work demonstrates teacher change in the complex spaces of teaching and learning, contributing to an understanding of how the use of iPads can change educators’ teaching, learning, and conceptions of self and students

“I am just like everyone else, except for a nine-digit number”: A Thematic Analysis of the Experiences of DREAMers

This qualitative thematic analysis study explored the experiences of DREAMers, undocumented students raised in the US awaiting the passage of the DREAM Act. We used a phenomenologically-informed textual analysis which resulted in a summary essence of the experience of DREAMers, describing how even though DREAMers are like other contributing members of society “except for a nine-digit number,” certain characteristics make their experience unique. Two websites containing experiences of individuals identifying as DREAMers as they wait for the passage of the DREAM Act, were analyzed to draw out specific themes that represented DREAMers’ experiences. Results revealed the following themes, Uncertainty about the Future, Resilience in Spite of Barriers, Education as a Form of Identity and Empowerment, the Influence of Time, Family Sacrifices for a Better Life, Disconnect from their Countries of Origin, the Meaning of “Undocumented,” and “Collective Survival.” These were summarized in a description of the essence of the phenomenon. These themes suggest implications for researchers and mental health professionals working with this population and highlight the significance of the unique experiences of DREAMers

A Family Affair: Supporting the Communicative Capital and Writerly Identities of Young Children

This study investigates the ways in which multilingual parents/caregivers support their young children’s emerging identities as writers and communicators at home, within the context of a virtual early literacy program for families of a historically marginalized community near the U.S. border with Mexico. The study’s focus is on a set of multimodal compositions that four-year-old children authored during one of the virtual, videoconference sessions. The researchers employed a discourse analysis approach in examining the transcripts of the virtual sessions, which was guided by the theoretical concepts of community cultural wealth and the pedagogical concept of accompaniment. Their analysis offers a counter narrative to the deficit governmental descriptors (e.g., low-income; low-achieving) assigned to children and families of historically marginalized communities. The parents in their study were well-equipped to enact pedagogies of accompaniment that cultivate their children’s communicative capital and foster their children’s identities as capable communicators