Technologies for social inclusion and sustainable development dynamics: socio-technical analysis of local development experiences based on renewable energy use

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo principal analizar, desde una perspectiva socio-técnica, un conjunto de iniciativas, proyectos y políticas orientadas al aprovechamiento de energías renovables en la Argentina, prestando atención particular a las acciones desarrolladas con el fin de promover dinámicas de desarrollo local sustentable e inclusión social. En los últimos años en Argentina, se están implementando diversas experiencias y proyectos de este tipo. Sin embargo, la mayoría de estas experiencias, proyectos y políticas se manifiestan en última instancia como paliativos, ya que proveen simplemente el recurso energético, ofreciendo una solución puntual a un problema complejo. De este modo, no se contemplan las necesidades energéticas vinculadas a actividades productivas o estrategias de desarrollo local. Para esto se presentan, en primer lugar, un conjunto de herramientas analíticas que permitirán proceder a la desconstrucción y re-construcción de los problemas y las soluciones vinculadas al desarrollo e implementación de políticas y proyectos de investigación en el campo de las energías renovables. A continuación se presenta un resumen de la trayectoria socio-técnica de algunas ejemplos de este tipo de experiencias en Argentina, y, finalmente, se concluye con algunas observaciones acerca del proceso de co-construcción de tecnologías, problemas sociales, políticas públicas y dinámicas de desarrollo local.The aim of this paper is to analyze, from a socio-technical perspective, a set of initiatives, projects and policies oriented to harnessing renewable energy in Argentina, particularly, actions in order to promote sustainable local development dynamics and social inclusion. In recent years, several experiments and projects are being implemented in Argentina. However, most of these experiences, projects and policies ultimately manifest as a palliative, since only provide energy, offering a point solution to a complex problem. Thus, the energy needs linked to productive activities or local development strategies are not covered. This paper first presents a set of analytical tools that will proceed to the deconstruction and reconstruction of the problems and solutions related to the development and implementation of policies and research projects in the renewable energy field. Secondly, it presents a summary of the socio-technical trajectory of some examples of this type of experience in Argentina, and finally concludes with some remarks about the process of co-construction of technology, social problems, public policies and local development dynamics.Fil: Garrido, Santiago Manuel. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Departamento de Ciencias Sociales. Instituto de Estudios Sociales de la Ciencia y la Tecnología; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Moreira, Ana Josefina. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Departamento de Ciencias Sociales. Instituto de Estudios Sociales de la Ciencia y la Tecnología; ArgentinaFil: Lalouf, Alberto. Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Departamento de Ciencias Sociales. Instituto de Estudios Sociales de la Ciencia y la Tecnología; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentin

Filho que sai da terra volta diferente : viagem e atmosfera nas can??es de Fortaleza, de Cidad?o Instigado, e Roteiro pra A?nouz vol. 3, de Don L.

Programa de P?s-Gradua??o em Comunica??o. Instituto de Ci?ncias Sociais e Aplicadas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto.Foram muitos os artistas nordestinos que migraram para o Sudeste, por diversas motiva??es em per?odos distintos. A come?ar por nomes como Luiz Gonzaga e Jackson do Pandeiro, passando pela gera??o de 1970, de Belchior, Ednardo e Amelinha. Com o tempo as motiva??es mudaram, assim como a organiza??o da Ind?stria Musical (no que diz respeito aos novos modos de produ??o e de consumo), mas o ato de cantar as experi?ncias vividas no percurso, em trabalhos de artistas independentes mais recentes, parece ser algo que se mant?m. Esta disserta??o mira justamente para essa produ??o a partir de dois ?lbuns de artistas cearenses que iniciaram suas trajet?rias entre a d?cada de 1990 e o in?cio dos anos 2000, s?o eles: Fortaleza (2015), quinto ?lbum musical da banda de rock fortalezense, Cidad?o Instigado, e Roteiro Pra Ainouz vol. 3 (2017), segunda mixtape solo do rapper fortalezense, Don L. Propomos, ent?o, a investiga??o desses ?lbuns, a partir da chave de leitura da viagem, entendida aqui como conceito que, al?m de significar o deslocamento f?sico, diz tamb?m sobre as transforma??es subjetivas experimentadas pelos viajantes na estrada (LOPES, 2004; ROG?RIO, 2011; AMARO, 2013). Nossas perguntas centrais s?o: a viagem afetou os trabalhos desses artistas? Se afetou, como o percurso da estrada agenciou afetos nos ?lbuns? Seguimos, portanto, na investiga??o da arte que surge desde o inc?modo do migrante e buscamos nos aproximar dos discos com o suporte no conceito de stimmung (GUMBRECHT, 2014), termo alem?o que significa atmosfera. Vicejamos, ao mergulhar na dimens?o est?tica e po?tica dos ?lbuns, colher atmosferas que, ao mesmo tempo, dizem respeito aos contextos hist?ricos, aspectos pol?ticos e paisagens midi?ticas que os povoam. Como apontamentos, podemos compreender o som tanto como transporte quanto como usina, pois ao passo que as can??es carregam coment?rios a respeito do seu tempo social, elas tamb?m fazem circular novos valores e afetos no tecido da sociedade.There were many, Northeastern artists who migrated to the Southeast, for different reasons at different times. Starting with names like Luiz Gonzaga and Jackson do Pandeiro, passing through the 1970 generation, of Belchior, Ednardo and Amelinha. Over time, motivations have changed, as has the organization of the Music Industry (with regard to new modes of production and consumption), but the act of singing experiences lived on the road, in the works of more recent independent artists, seems to continue. This dissertation aims precisely for this production as of two albums by artists from Cear? that began their trajectories between the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, they are: Fortaleza (2015), fifth musical album by the rock band from Fortaleza, Cidad?o Instigado, and Roteiro Pra Ainouz vol. 3 (2017), second solo mixtape by the rapper from Fortaleza, Don L. We propose, then, the investigation of these albums by the key of reading of the trip, understood here as a concept that, in addition to signifying physical displacement, also says about the subjective transformations experienced by travelers on the road (LOPES, 2004; ROG?RIO, 2011; AMARO, 2013). Our central questions are: did the trip affect the works of these artists? If so, how did the route of the road mobilize affections in the albums? Therefore, we continue to investigate the art that has arisen since the discomfort of the migrant and we seek to approach the records with the support of the concept of stimmung (GUMBRECHT, 2014), a German term that means atmosphere. We seek, by diving into the aesthetic and poetic dimension of the albums, to collect atmospheres that, at the same time, concern the historical contexts, political aspects and media landscapes intrinsic to them. As final considerations, we can understand sound both as a transport and as a station, because the songs not only carry comments about their social time, but they also making circulate new values and affections in society

Determination of thermal transitions of gluten-free chestnut flour doughs enriched with brown seaweed powders and antioxidant properties of baked cookies

A protocol for determining the characteristic temperatures of thermomechanical transitions on gluten-free flour doughs is proposed. This protocol is based on the mathematical analysis of experimental curve of storage modulus (G0 ) vs temperature obtained by means of Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA) technique. Doughs at constant consistency of chestnut flour with different levels (3, 6 and 9% flour basis, f.b.) of brown seaweed (Bifurcaria bifurcata, Fucus vesiculosus and Ascophyllum nodosum) powders addition, 2% f.b. of guar gum and 1.8% f.b. of salt with different water absorption were used to test the proposed protocol. The ranges of temperatures corresponding to starch gelatinization (59–97 C), amylopectin crystallites melting (82–101 C), reversible dissociation of lipid-amylose complexes (107–128 C) and amylose melting (133–171 C) showed a strong dependence with water absorption of samples. Doughs with the same water absorption submitted to starch gelatinization during mixing were also analysed to corroborate the protocol suitability. Total polyphenols content and radical scavenging activity of extracts from chestnut flour-seaweed powder blends and seaweed-enriched chestnut cookies baked at 180 C were determined. Extraction assisted with ultrasounds was carried out employing acetone-water (70:30 v/v) solution as solvent during 4 min with a liquid/solid ratio of 30 w/w. Seaweed powder addition had a positive effect on antioxidant properties of doughs before baking. However, the seaweed powder addition effect on baked products (cookies) is not clear due to antioxidant activity is overlapped by Maillard's products generated during bakingThis work was supported by the Ministry of Economy and competitiveness of Spain and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of European Union by the research project (CTQ 2013–43616/P)S

Gerencialismo, políticas de avaliação de desempenho e trabalho docente na rede estadual de ensino de Minas Gerais

This research comes from the interest in investigating and responding to questions concerning the new configurations for teaching work in network schools of the state Secretary of Education Minas Gerais, focusing as the main subject the policy of teachers performance evaluation. Such policies were implemented within the programs Choque de Gestão (2003-2006) and sedimented in the programs Minas para Resultados (2007-2010) and Gestão para a Cidadania (2011-2014) which are complementary. These policies and programs are analyzed in light of capital globalization, under the action of multilateral organizations and their guidance to the periphery of capitalism, in which the administrative reform of the Brazilian State apparatus occur. Educational policies and consequent reforms, assume a strategic role in several respects. The work of teachers takes prominence in this context, where it is considered, at the same time, the protagonist and obstacle assuming centrality in national and international documents. We chose as general goal of this research, to analyze and respond about the possibility of deepening the process of proletarianization of teachers, where extends not only the problematic economic background for these professionals, but also the loss of control over the objectives, methods and processes work, for what the evaluation, understood as a political category, is used to mediate the new model of professionalism, undoubtedly alongside other policies and instruments of control. For this journey, classic and contemporary authors are revisited in order to clarify the theoretical and methodological matrix of reforms, on the one hand, and make them the object of critical analysis on the other. The methodology involves the use of primary and secondary sources, and subsequent analysis for development of displayed subject study.Doutor em EducaçãoEsta pesquisa nasce do interesse em investigar e responder a questões concernentes às novas configurações para o trabalho docente, na rede de ensino da Secretaria Estadual de Educação Minas Gerais, tendo, como eixo norteador, a política de avaliação de desempenho dos docentes. Tal política foi implementadas no âmbito dos programas Choque de Gestão (2003-2006) e sedimentadas nos programas Minas para Resultados (2007-2010) e Gestão para a Cidadania (2011-2014). Essas políticas e programas são analisados à luz da mundialização do capital, sob a ação dos organismos multilaterais e suas orientações para a periferia do capitalismo, onde ocorre a reforma administrativa do aparelho do Estado brasileiro. As políticas educacionais e as reformas decorrentes assumem papel estratégico sob diversos aspectos. O trabalho docente assume destaque nesse quadro, onde ele é considerado, ao mesmo tempo, protagonista e obstáculo, assumindo centralidade nos documentos internacionais e nacionais. Elegemos para objetivo geral desta pesquisa analisar e responder sobre a possibilidade do aprofundamento do processo de proletarização dos docentes, onde se amplia, não somente a problemática de fundo econômico para estes profissionais, mas também a perda do controle sobre os objetivos, métodos e processos de trabalho, para o quê a avaliação, entendida como categoria política, é utilizada para mediar o novo modelo de profissionalização, sem dúvida ao lado de outras políticas e instrumentos de controle. Para tal percurso, autores clássicos e contemporâneos são revisitados a fim de explicitar as matrizes teórico-metodológicas das reformas, por um lado, e torná-las objeto de analise crítica, por outro. A metodologia compreende a utilização de fontes primárias e secundárias e consequente análise para desenvolvimento do estudo do objeto em tela

Evaluation of the reliability of using the prototype PPMark - a tool to support the computer human interaction in readings the privacy policies - using the GQM and TAM models.

For the past years, a number of researches have shown that most users do not have a habit of reading privacy policies. This fact may occur due to the time spent on reading these policies technical or even users’ lack of interest. On a previous work, in order to facilitate the presentation of privacy policies from online services, a prototype called PPMark was developed in order to read policy texts and show what kind of data was being collected and to what end are were presented in a privacy label format. The goal of this work is to assess the users’ confidence on the information extracted by this prototype. Given the results, the prototype proved that it is easy to use, it can decrease the time spent on reading policies and that users trust the information extracted, thus facilitating the computer human interaction (user x privacy policies)

Impact of the religious factor in the Ecuadorian community in Madrid : the case of the “Virgin of the Swan”

El artículo tiene como objetivo principal analizar el fenómeno social que se produce con la presencia de una tradición de Ecuador, como es la veneración a la Virgen del Cisne, que se produce en la Parroquia de San Lorenzo de Lavapiés en Madrid, España. Se incluyen datos tanto de experiencias personales como comunitarias de los inmigrantes ecuatorianos en los que emerge el fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural a través de la religión. Se alude al legado religioso-cultural de España de veneración a la Virgen María. Se realizan algunas reflexiones sobre raíces comunes y tradiciones procedentes de España con las semejanzas que existen en cuanto a la veneración a la Virgen María.The article's main objective is to analyze the social phenomenon that occurs in the presence of a tradition of Ecuador, such as the veneration of the Virgin of the Swan, which occurs in the parish of San Lorenzo de Lavapies in Madrid, Spain. Data from personal and community experience of Ecuadorian immigrants in emerging strengthening cultural identity through religion is included. This refers to the religious and cultural heritage of Spain in the veneration of the Virgin Mary. Reflections on common roots and traditions from Spain are made with the similarities as to the veneration of the Virgin Mary

A Hybrid-Telerehabilitation Versus a Conventional Program for Urinary Incontinence: a Randomized Trial during COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction and hypothesis This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a hybrid telerehabilitation program with a traditional face to face model in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and mixed incontinence (MUI) with a predominance of SUI. The authors hypothesized that home pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) would have a similar benefit to outpatient PFMT. Methods Parallel randomized controlled trial including 58 patients consecutively admitted to a tertiary academic hospital for pelvic floor rehabilitation consultation from 1 January to 30 April 2021 for conservative treatment of UI. Participants randomized to the intervention were submitted to a 12-week PFMT program: (1) a hybrid telerehabilitation program of two individual face-to-face sessions followed by 2-weekly sessions of video-telerehabilitation with a follow-up by a specialized physiotherapist, including one individual face-to-face session at 8 weeks; (2) a re-evaluation teleconsultation at 6 and 16 weeks; (3) a face-to-face consultation at 12 weeks. The control group had two initial individual sessions followed by twice-weekly group classes, and consultations were face to face. The primary outcome measure (at baseline and 12 weeks) was UI-related quality of life using the Portuguese Version of the King's Health Questionnaire. Results At baseline the intervention (n = 18) and control (n = 17) groups were similar. UI-related quality of life significantly improved in both the intervention and control groups betweenbaseline (T0) and the end of the 12-week PFMT program (T12) (p = 0.002, p < 0.001, respectively), although the magnitude of the improvement was not significantly different between groups (–10.0 vs. –9.5 points, p = 0.918, respectively). Conclusion This hybrid telerehabilitation protocol showed effectiveness comparable to the traditional model in improving UI-related quality of life. Trial registration at www.ClinicalTrials.gov, no. NCT05114395

Self-perceived health and clinical characteristics in young adult students from the brazilian northeast

Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre a situação socioeconômica, as características clínicas referidas e o histórico de doença cardiovascular familiar, com a Autopercepção da saúde de escolares adultos jovens e suas implicações nas características clínicas observadas. Método: Estudo analítico desenvolvido com 501 adultos jovens escolares de um interior do Nordeste brasileiro. Utilizou-se a regressão logística binária. Resultados: O modelo final explicou 83,3% da autopercepção de saúde positiva, confirmando associação da Autopercepção de saúde com sexo masculino, moradia em comunidade, ter estilo de vida excelente/muito bom e não ter ou não saber que tem casos de AVC na família. Conclusão: A percepção de saúde muitas vezes foi otimista, necessitando-se identificar os dispositivos a serem trabalhados para aproximar a sua percepção de sua real condição de saúde, aumentando a eficácia das ações de promoção da saúde desenvolvidas pelos profissionais. 
Objetivo Analizar la asociación entre la situación socioeconómica, los rasgos clínicos mencionados y los antecedentes de enfermedad cardiovascular familiar, con la autopercepción de la salud de estudiantes adultos jóvenes y sus implicaciones en las características clínicas observadas. Método Estudio analítico desarrollado con 501 estudiantes jóvenes adultos de una parte del interior del Nordeste brasileño. Se utilizó la regresión logística binaria. Resultados El modelo final explicó el 83,3% de la autopercepción de salud positiva, confirmando la asociación de la Autopercepción de salud con sexo masculino, vivienda en comunidad, tener estilo de vida excelente/muy bueno y no tener o no saber que hay casos de AVC en la familia. Conclusión La percepción de salud a menudo fue optimista, necesitándose identificar los dispositivos que se deben trabajar para acercar la percepción de su real condición de salud, incrementando la efectividad de las acciones de promoción de la salud desarrolladas por los profesionales.Objective To analyze the association between socioeconomic situation, clinical characteristics referred and the family history of cardiovascular disease, with the Self-perceived health of young adults education and their implications for clinical characteristics observed. Method Analytical study conducted with 501 young adults who are students in countryside city in the Brazilian Northeast. We used binary logistic regression. Results The final model explained 83.3% of the self-perceived positive health, confirming the association of Self-perceived health with male, residence in the community, have excellent/very good lifestyle and does not have or do not know that there are cases of stroke in the family. Conclusion Health perception was often optimistic, being important to identify devices to be worked closer to their perception of their actual health condition, increasing the effectiveness of health promotion activities undertaken by professionals