Improving approximate number sense abilities in preschoolers : PLUS games

Previous studies in both typically and atypically developing children have shown that approximate number system (ANS) abilities predict formal mathematical knowledge later on in life. The current study investigated whether playing specially designed training games that targets the ANS system using nonsymbolic stimuli only would improve preschool children\u2019s ANS abilities. Thirty-eight preschool children were randomly allocated to either the training or control group. For 5 weeks, 20 preschoolers (9 girls) in the training group played daily games for 10 min that included guessing and comparing numerosities, whereas 18 control children (6 girls) were involved in interactive picture book reading sessions. Children\u2019s ANS abilities were assessed using a computerized task before and after the training program. An analysis of covariance with posttraining ANS scores as dependent variable and pretraining scores as a covariate showed that the children in the training group had higher ANS abilities after the training, in contrast to children in the control group. This study provides evidence that ANS abilities can be improved in preschool children through a daily training program that targets the ANS specifically. These findings provide support for further training programs for preschool children who show mathematical difficulties early on in life

ATIVIDADES ESPORTIVAS NA NATUREZA EM PORTO ALEGRE: DESAFIOS E OPORTUNIDADES

This study looked into the challenges and opportunities for developing outdoor sports in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Twenty-nine interviews were conducted with members of organizations working with the subjects as well as eight observations of groups of participants. The results indicated the challenges posed to selecting proper sites and measures to avoid overcrowding. Furthermore, the potential for involving participants, instructors and local communities in keeping the natural environment and in managing outdoor sports provide opportunities. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that outdoor sports must be avoided in some areas of the city. However, opportunities can mitigate the challenges through proactive management and promotion of outdoor sports. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los desafíos y oportunidades para el desarrollo de actividades deportivas en la naturaleza en Porto Alegre, Brasil. Se realizaron 29 entrevistas con representantes de organizaciones vinculadas a estas actividades, además de ocho observaciones de grupos que las practican. Los resultados indicaron que la selección de sitios apropiados para la realización de estas actividades y las medidas para evitar el hacinamiento de los locales de práctica representan desafíos, y que el potencial de compromiso de practicantes, instructores y comunidades locales en el mantenimiento del medio ambiente natural y en la gestión de actividades deportivas en la naturaleza representa oportunidades. En conclusión, el estudio demostró que estas actividades deben evitarse en algunas áreas de la ciudad. Sin embargo, a través de una gestión proactiva y de la promoción de actividades deportivas en la naturaleza las oportunidades pueden mitigar los desafíos. .Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar os desafios e as oportunidades para o desenvolvimento de atividades esportivas na natureza em Porto Alegre, Brasil. Foram realizadas 29 entrevistas com representantes de organizações ligadas a essas atividades e oito observações de grupos de praticantes. Os resultados indicaram que a escolha de locais apropriados para a realização dessas atividades e as medidas para evitar a superlotação dos locais de prática representam desafios; e o potencial de envolvimento de praticantes, instrutores e comunidades locais na manutenção do meio natural e na gestão de atividades esportivas na natureza representam oportunidades. Em conclusão, o estudo demonstrou que existem áreas da cidade em que essas atividades devem ser evitadas. No entanto, por meio de gerenciamento proativo e promoção de atividades esportivas na natureza, as oportunidades podem mitigar os desafios.

Enabling+ Quality Assurance Plan

This document, the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), is the instrument that the project’ team develop to ensure that quality is managed effectively during the project, and that the final products are of proven quality and the objectives of the project are achieved (and how). As written in the main document of the project, “the quality assurance plan describes criteria for evaluation, follow-up, activities to be organised (focus groups, questionnaires, etc)”. This QAP is committed to the informed (scientifically, technically) approach underlying the project and an internal assessment attitude that will guide the implementation of the project’s work packages and inform the final report. In addition, it closely considers the external evaluation to happen at the end of the project. The theoretical background of this plan is based in the proposal that internal and external evaluation (EI/E) are ‘different sides of the same coin’, they form part of the same quality assurance plan, and they are interactive and mutual interconnected. With the assessment we intend to reflect on the day-to-day practice, and to be able to do the internal evaluation (self-assessment report and self-assessment of the activities and products), and this will be done in connection with external evaluation process. Next, we briefly expose (1) some conceptual inspirations to the QAP; (2) quality assurance strategies already considered in the project; and (3) an internal evaluation proposal.Enablin+ project. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission, Life Long Learning Programme. (1/1/2014-30/6/2017). Contract n° 541981-LLP-1-2013-1-BE-LEONARDO-LMP . This document reflects the views of the authors only, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein

The importance of serological assays in diagnosing acute pulmonary histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis caused by inhalation of Histoplasma capsulatum microconidia. The disease does not normally affect immunocompetent individuals after a single, transient inhalation exposure. However, longer exposure may cause chronic or disseminated acute pulmonary infection. Herein, we report the case of a 24-year-old immunocompetent patient, who presented fever, cough and dyspnea for one month. The chest radiography revealed interstitial infiltrate and diffuse micronodules. The patient reported having had close and prolonged contact with bats. Diagnosis was confirmed by positive double immunodifusion and immunoblotting assays. She was treated with ketoconazole (400 mg) and there was complete resolution of the disease

Ni-doped Hibonite (CaAl12O19): A New Turquoise Blue Ceramic Pigment

A new structure for ceramic pigments was synthesized by a conventional solid state reaction process. It is based on Ni-doped hibonite, CaAl12O19, which assumes a turquoise-like blue colour similar to that of V-doped zircon. Hibonite is associated with anorthite, CaAl2Si2O8, acting like a fluxing agent in order to lower the synthesis temperature, and with cassiterite, SnO2, acting as a tin buffer to promote coupled Ni2+ + Sn4+ -> Al3+ + Al3+ substitution, in order to ensure the electric neutrality of the hibonite lattice. Since relatively low chromophore contents are required, this new system constitutes an interesting alternative to the common blue ceramic pigments based on cobalt aluminate spinel or vanadium-doped zircon, implying lower cost and environmental advantages. The pigments characterization was performed by X-ray powder diffraction, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, CIELAB colourimetric analysis, and testing in ceramic glazes and bodies. The substitution of Al3+ by bigger ions, like Ni2+ and Sn4+, increases the cell volume compared to undoped hibonite and is responsible of the turquoise blue colour, as verified by UV-Vis analysis. The chromatic mechanism is due to incorporation of Ni2+ in tetrahedral coordination, likely occurring at the site M3 of the hibonite lattice, where it partially substitutes the Al3+ ion. While this product shows a strong hue as a pigment, it is not stable after severe testing in glazes and attempts to improve its colouring performance are now under development

Clima organizacional um estudo em uma distribuidora de bebidas e alimentos em Guarabira - PB

31 f.: il.; colorO clima organizacional ? definido como os reflexos de associa??o de valores e comportamentos formais e informais existentes em uma organiza??o, isto quer dizer que, o clima representa a percep??o que os colaboradores t?m sobre a organiza??o. Essa percep??o pode ser boa ou ruim de acordo com a compreens?o particular de cada colaborador, pode-se dizer que o clima organizacional atua diretamente no grau de satisfa??o da equipe e, por consequ?ncia influi na qualidade de seu trabalho, sendo por isso, t?o importante estudar o clima de uma organiza??o. Com isso, o presente estudo buscou analisar o clima organizacional de uma empresa do ramo de distribui??o de bebidas e alimentos na cidade de Guarabira ? PB. A pesquisa ? do tipo descritiva, de abordagem quantitativa. Como m?todo de coleta de dados foi utilizado um question?rio denominado ECO ? Escala de Clima Organizacional, um dos modelos mais utilizados para avaliar a percep??o do trabalhador sobre v?rias dimens?es do clima organizacional, desenvolvido e validado por Martins et al. (2004) que foi aplicado a todos os colaboradores da organiza??o pesquisada. A an?lise de dados foi feita atrav?s do software Excel, analisando as m?dias e desvio padr?o de cada fator corresponde numa escala de respostas de 1 a 5. Os dados coletados foram submetidos ? an?lise, assim podendo concluir de forma geral, que o clima dessa organiza??o ? considerado satisfat?rio

Prospectus, September 18, 1985

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Entry and fiscal policy effectiveness in a small open economy within a Monetary Union

In this article I develop an imperfectly competitive dynamic general equilibrium model for a small open economy integrated in a monetary union. Here, the type of entry in the non-traded goods’ sector affects fiscal policy effectiveness. Fiscal policy effectiveness is enlarged when aggregate demand stimuli increase intra-industrial competition (case I). This is due to the counter-cyclical mark-up mechanism generated by entry. Such a mechanism is absent in the usual monopolistic competition where entry only has a sharing effect (case II).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Actividades deportivas en la naturaleza en Porto Alegre: desafíos y oportunidades

The aim of this study was to analyse the challenges and opportunities of developing outdoor sports in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Twenty-nine interviews were conducted with different stakeholders. Eight observations were conducted while participants were engaged in outdoor sports. The results indicated that selecting appropriate sites in terms of safe practice and prevention of overuse of the sites represent challenges; and the potential for the involvement of participants, instructors and local communities in the maintenance of the natural environment and in the management of outdoor sports represent opportunities. In conclusion this study demonstrated that outdoor sports must be avoided in some areas of the city. However, through proactive management and promotion of outdoor sports opportunities can mitigate the challenges.Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar os desafios e as oportunidades para o desenvolvimento de atividades esportivas na natureza em Porto Alegre, Brasil. Foram realizadas 29 entrevistas com representantes de organizações ligadas a estas atividades e oito observações de grupos de praticantes. Os resultados indicaram que a escolha de locais apropriados para a realização destas atividades e medidas para evitar a superlotação dos locais de prática, representam desafios; e o potencial de envolvimento de praticantes, instrutores e comunidades locais na manutenção do meio natural e na gestão de atividades esportivas na natureza, representam oportunidades. Em conclusão, o estudo demonstrou que existem áreas da cidade em que essas atividades devem ser evitadas. No entanto, por meio de gerenciamento proativo e promoção de atividades esportivas na natureza as oportunidades podem mitigar os desafios.El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los desafíos y oportunidades de desarrollar actividades deportivas en la naturaleza en Porto Alegre, Brasil. Veintinueve entrevistas fueron conducidas con diferentes partes interesadas. Se realizaron ocho observaciones mientras los participantes se dedicaban a las actividades. Los resultados indicaron que la selección de sitios apropiados en términos de prácticas seguras y prevención de hacinamiento representa un desafío; y el potencial para la participación de practicantes, instructores y comunidades locales en el mantenimiento del medio ambiente natural y en la gestión de actividades deportivas en la naturaleza representa oportunidades. En conclusión, este estudio demostró que estas actividades deben evitarse en algunas áreas de la ciudad. Sin embargo, a través de una gestión proactiva y la promoción de actividades deportivas al aire libre, las oportunidades pueden mitigar los desafíos