A onomástica, o indivíduo e o grupo

Sendo o nome, no quotidiano do indivíduo, um dos primeiros atributos que este recebe e, simultaneamente, expressão e reflexo da mentalidade daquele que o determina e do meio social em que aparece, até hoje, não tem sido objecto eleito de reflexão dos historiadores. Assim, a exiguidade de estudos antroponímicos, em Portugal, não permite, ainda, para o período medieval, um conhecimento sistemático da onomástica das elites, nem a percepção de diferenças regionais na atribuição do nome. Em contrapartida, a onomástica do grupo mais representativo, os humildes ou gente vulgar, é já razoavelmente conhecida. Face ao actual estado de conhecimentos, a síntese seguidamente apresentada diz respeito à antroponímia popular (entenda-se o termo popular como conceito operacional para designação da gente não nobre). Só pontualmente serão feitas algumas referências à antroponímia nobre. [...

Relatório de Estágio de Leonor Maria Ferraz dos Santos

O objetivo da Prática Educativa Supervisionada é conceder aos mestrandos a oportunidade de vivenciar uma experiência prática em contextos educativos. Neste sentido, o presente documento é denominado de Relatório de Estágio e surge no âmbito do plano de estudos do 2.º ano do Mestrado em Educação Pré-Escolar e Ensino do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, mais concretamente na Unidade Curricular Prática Educativa Supervisionada. É um requisito indispensável para a obtenção do grau de Mestre e tem como objetivo refletir a experiência vivenciada pela mestranda, ao longo da sua prática educativa, nos diferentes níveis de ensino. Este documento foi realizado articulando conhecimentos provenientes de todo o ciclo de estudos com os referentes teóricos e práticos, aliados à legislação vigente e às ações provenientes das práticas pedagógicas. Assim, vai ser apresentada uma reflexão crítica e sustentada, que procura refletir as competências e aprendizagens adquiridas pela mestranda ao longo deste trajeto. Além disso, será demonstrado o trabalho colaborativo entre os vários agentes educativos, isto é, o par pedagógico, as docentes cooperantes, as crianças, as famílias e as supervisoras institucionais. Trabalho este que foi fundamental para uma contínua melhoria das práticas educativas e da ação docente. No que se refere às ações pedagógicas, estas basearam-se na utilização de metodologias ativas e abordagens pedagógicas que colocaram as crianças no centro dos seus processos de aprendizagem. Além disso, foram adaptadas a cada criança partindo de ciclos de observação, ação, planificação e reflexão, característicos da metodologia de investigação-ação e metodologia de trabalho de projeto.The purpose of Supervised Educational Practice is to provide master's students with the opportunity to experience practical experience in educational contexts. In this sense, this document is entitled of Internship Report and appears within the scope of the study plan for the 2nd year of the master’s degree in Pre-school Education and the 1st Cycle of Basic Education, more specifically in the Supervised Educational Practice curricular unit. It is one of the main requirements for obtaining the Master's degree and aims to reflect the experience lived by the master's student, throughout her educational practice, at the two different levels of education. This document was created by articulating knowledge from the entire study cycle, in conjunction with theoretical and practical references, combined with current legislation and actions arising from pedagogical practices. Thus, a critical and sustained reflection will be presented, which seeks to reflect the skills and learning acquired by the master's student throughout this journey. Also, the collaborative work between the various educational agents will be demonstrated, that is, the pedagogical pair, the cooperating teachers, the children, the families and the institutional supervisors, work that was fundamental for a continuous improvement of the educational practices and the teaching action. Regarding the pedagogical actions, these were based on the use of active methodologies and pedagogical approaches that placed the children at the centre of their learning processes, and that were adapted to them based on cycles of observation, action, planning and reflection, characteristic of the action-research methodology and Project Based Learning

Understanding the human–reptile bond : an exploratory mixed-methods study

Research Areas: Anthropology ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology ; Sociology ; Veterinary SciencesOwning reptiles (e.g., chelonians, lizards, and snakes) poses a great deal of challenges in terms of welfare and care, as well as conservation and environmental concerns. However, despite the large scale of the reptile trade, little is known about the motives for acquiring and keeping these animals. This research provides the first empirical investigation on the motives for owning reptiles as pets in Portugal as well as on the nature of the human–reptile bond. Using a mixed-methods approach, an online survey was used to gather the views and opinions of 220 reptile owners. Respondents described their affection toward reptiles using terms that denote affective states of increasing intensity: “to like”, “to love,” “fascination,” and “passion.” Four main categories of motivations for the long-term keeping of pet reptiles were identified: convenience, entertainment, companionship, and duty of care. Respondents perceived their pets as family members (64%) and as sentient beings, including the ability to feel “stress or fear” (≥ 80%) and “pain or discomfort” (≥74%). Snakes differed from lizards and chelonians in the sense that they were less frequently considered a “family member” (χ2(2) = 7.14, p = 0.03) and were perceived as less able to communicate (χ2(2) = 9.91, p < 0.01). Results suggest that human–reptile relations are driven by the same feelings as those previously reported for mammalian pets, although they are more diverse and nuanced by a sense of admiration and fascination for their mysterious nature and unusual behaviors. Building on these strong emotional bonds, promoting early education about wildlife conservation, and responsible pet keeping could play a crucial role in improving captive-reptile welfare.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Pet reptiles : are we meeting their needs?

Research Areas: Agriculture ; Veterinary Sciences ; ZoologyABSTRACT - The ability to meet the needs of each species in captivity is at the heart of the ethical debate on the acceptability of keeping reptiles and other animals as pets. Little is known about the ability of reptile owners to understand their pets’ behavior and to meet their welfare requirements. In this study, we surveyed pet reptile owners in Portugal (N = 220) to assess their behavioral knowledge and the provision of essential husbandry needs. Although two-thirds of respondents (68%) scored very good to excellent in terms of knowledge of their pet reptile’s behaviors, only 15% of respondents met four essential reptile husbandry needs (temperature, lighting, diet and refuge) and 43% met two or less. None of the respondents reported their reptile’s welfare as very poor, and only a single respondent reported it as poor. Logistic regression model showed that while snake owners had fourteen times higher odds of reporting adequate husbandry provision, lizard owners had the highest odds of reporting good or very good welfare despite providing less of their animals’ basic husbandry needs. These results suggest that many pet reptiles in Portugal live in, at best, ‘controlled deprivation’ and are at risk of suffering poor welfare throughout their captive lives. Moreover, behaviors indicative of poor welfare and captivity stress were considered ‘normal’ by up to one quarter of respondents. We suggest that the frequency of these behaviors in pet reptiles has led to their acceptance as normal, precluding the search for ways to prevent them. These results suggest that campaigns aimed at challenging the current norm for adequate reptile welfare are warranted.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The neuroprotective role of cyanobacteria with focus on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential: Current status and perspectives

Neurodegenerative diseases are linked to the process of neurodegeneration. This can be caused by several mechanisms, including inflammation and accumulation of reactive oxygen species. Despite their high incidence, there is still no effective treatment or cure for these diseases. Cyanobacteria have been seen as a possible source for new compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, such as polysaccharides (sacran), phycobiliproteins (phycocyanin) and lipopeptides (honaucins and malyngamides), which can be interesting to combat neurodegeneration. As a promising case of success, Arthrospira (formerly Spirulina) has revealed a high potential for preventing neurodegeneration. Additionally, advantageous culture conditions and sustainable production of cyanobacteria, which are allied to the development of genetic, metabolic, and biochemical engineering, are promising. The aim of this review is to compile and highlight research on the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of cyanobacteria with focus on the application as neuroprotective agents. Also, a major goal is to address essential features that brand cyanobacteria as an ecoefficient and economically viable option, linking health to sustainability.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a preterm infant: a case report

Endophthalmitis is an infection of the vitreous or aqueous humor of the eye. Although it rarely occurs in the neonatal period it has been previously diagnosed in preterm infants

Multiprofessional care of patients with diabetes mellitus at the endocrinology outpatient clinic of the university hospital of the Ribeirão Preto school of medicine (HCFMRP-USP)

The present study describes the flow of care delivery and activities with patients carriers of diabetes mellitus by a health multiprofessional team from the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic of the University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine. This program, according to the proposal of the America’s Declaration about Diabetes, aims at assuring to diabetes carriers conditions to acquire knowledge and skills regarding self-care.O presente estudo descreve o fluxo de atendimento e as atividades desenvolvidas pela equipe multiprofissional de saúde do Ambulatório de Endocrinologia e Metabologia do HCFMRPUSP, junto aos pacientes com diabetes mellitus. Este programa, em consonância aos propósitos da Declaração das Américas sobre Diabetes, visa assegurar que os pacientes com diabetes estejam em condições de adquirir conhecimentos e aptidões para o autocuidado