“Ser diferente é normal” : a expressividade do self de pessoas autistas em mídias sociais da internet e suas lutas por reconhecimento

Dissertação (mestrado) — Universidade de Brasília, Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Departamento de Sociologia, 2021.Apesar das dificuldades de comunicação e de socialização em interações face a face, pessoas autistas têm encontrado nas mídias sociais da internet a oportunidade para a expressividade de seu self, com base em narrativas que evocam a aceitação da diferença como característica da diversidade humana. Trata-se de uma luta pelo reconhecimento social do sujeito autista, a partir de demandas identitárias orquestradas pelo desejo de viver conforme a originalidade de cada self. Nesta dissertação, apresentamos percursos de reconhecimento de personagens que narram na internet suas experiências enquanto pessoas autistas, as quais encontram em espaços virtuais o lócus para testarem as próprias capacidades de expressão e comunicação, testemunhando modos particulares de vivenciarem a sua neurodiversidade. Como suporte teórico, o trabalho se apropria das contribuições de autores da sociologia, filosofia e psicologia, entre eles, George Mead (1981), Charles Taylor (2011), Paul Ricoeur (2014), e Axel Honneth (2009), na tentativa de explorar a relação da teoria social com abordagens que deslocam o sujeito da perspectiva do self neuronormativo para aquela do self neurodiverso. O percurso metodológico adotou a etnografia virtual em quatro páginas de mídias sociais da internet administradas por adultos autistas. Analisamos o conteúdo publicado nesses espaços durante o período de abril a setembro de 2020. Além disso, foram aplicados roteiros de entrevistas narrativas com os autistas responsáveis por esses perfis na internet, a fim de delimitar os acontecimentos e marcadores sociais que dão embasamento ao processo de construção da identidade pessoal. A análise dos dados nos permitiu o levantamento de oito tipos de temas suscitados na narrativa digital dos autistas, incluindo desde o relato de dificuldades cognitivas do transtorno no dia a dia, até as experiências de capacitismo, os desafios e limites impostos pelas estruturas sociais em seus funcionamentos, os efeitos do reconhecimento de si mesmo para a aceitação da identidade autista, bem como a agenda de lutas pela inclusão social e empoderamento sob o registro da neurodiversidade.Despite the difficulties of communication and socialization in face-to-face interactions, autistic people have found the opportunity to express their self in social media on the internet, based on narratives that evoke the acceptance of difference as a characteristic of human diversity. It is a struggle for social recognition of the autistic subject, based on identity demands orchestrated by the desire to live according to the originality of each self. In this dissertation, we present paths of recognition of characters who narrate their experiences on the internet as autistic people, who find in virtual spaces the locus to test their own expression and communication skills, witnessing particular ways of experiencing their neurodiversity. As theoretical support, the work appropriates the contributions of authors from sociology, philosophy and psychology, among them, George Mead (1981), Charles Taylor (2011), Paul Ricoeur (2014), and Axel Honneth (2009), in an attempt to explore the relationship of social theory with approaches that shift the subject from the perspective of the neuronormative self to that of the neurodiverse self. The methodological approach adopted virtual ethnography in four internet social media pages managed by autistic adults. We analyzed the content published in these spaces during the period from April to September 2020. In addition, narrative interview scripts were applied with the autistic people responsible for these profiles on the internet, in order to delimit the events and social markers that support the process of construction of personal identity. Data analysis allowed us to survey eight types of themes raised in the digital narrative of autistic people, ranging from the report of cognitive difficulties of the disorder in their daily lives, to the experiences of capacitation, the challenges and limits imposed by the social structures in their functionings, the effects of self-recognition for the acceptance of the autistic identity, as well as the agenda of struggles for social inclusion and empowerment under the register of neurodiversity

AcquaSmart: An Environment Big Data Analytics and Internet of Things to Education and Research

Being an interdisciplinary area, Internet of Things presents great challenges to learning. However, it already is and will continue to be part of the daily life and thus requires qualified professionals to advance projects in this area. Apart from acquiring theoretical concepts, students need to put knowledge into practice. This practical learning aims to provide a means of easy assimilation to the student and that can mirror real situations of implementation. This work presents an Internet of Things learning methodology based on the development of environments that enable the student to put theoretical knowledge into practice in a scenario of easy assimilation. It is expected that the student will be able to understand the process of developing Internet of Things projects and the technologies involved in it. The proposed methodology is composed of 5 steps. The student analyzes the development environment, defines the type of implementation to be carried out, develops the hardware, the software and documents of the project. The data architecture together with the methodology allow the student to use and propose various types of development environments, controllers and web applications, being very flexible for learning. The implementation of temperature control was carried out in an aquarium environment. The proposed methodology proved to be efficient for the development of this project, so it can be applied in Internet of Things learning in educational institutions

Espaço e Utilizador: a habitação

Este estudo parte da reflexão sobre o propósito da arquitectura no contexto do início doséculo XXI. Ao ser retratada como uma relação entre utilizador e espaço, o objectivo dotrabalho baseia-se na exploração de temas que permitam uma melhor adequação entreambos esses elementos.É desenvolvido um projecto conceptual que procura analisar os processos fundamentaisdessa relação, focando o trabalho no entendimento de como melhorar a ligação espaço/utilizador.Através da observação sobre a finalidade da arquitectura, da sua relação com o contextoactual, da investigação da habitação e da definição do utilizador, procura-se um pensamentodiferente que tenha a capacidade de dar resposta às questões abordadas.Assim, este trabalho analisa alguns dos assuntos considerados mais relevantes para adisciplina e para a sociedade do século XXI, tentando sempre motivar uma discussão sobretemas que possam motivar uma maior eficácia da prática.This study is built upon a reflexion on the purpose of architecture in the context of the beginning of the 21st century. By portraying it as a relationship between space and user, the goal of the work is set on the exploration of themes that make path for a better connection between both.A conceptual project is developed, trying to analyse the fundamental processes of the relationship. Thus, the work is focused on the understanding of how to improve the space/user liaison, by recognizing some of the habitant's daily needs and how can space be used in order to create new results.Through the observation on the purpose of architecture, of its relation with the current context, the investigation on housing and the definition of user, a different way of thinking is sought so that the approached questions may be answered.Therefore, this work examines some of the 21st century society and discipline's most pressing matters, always trying to motivate the discussion on topics that may enhance the accuracy of the practice

BREVE PANORAMA DAS INDICAÇÕES GEOGRÁFICAS DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO E REFLEXÕES SOBRE OS NEGÓCIOS LOCAIS/ Brief overview of geographical indications of northeast Brazil and reflections on local business

Indicação Geográfica (IG) é o termo que identifica produto ou serviço característico de certa localidade, agregando valor ao bem e trazendo vantagens ao produtor, ao consumidor e à economia. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste artigo é apresentar conceitos acerca do reconhecimento das IG, traçando breve panorama das indicações da região Nordeste do Brasil, além de dispor das oportunidades e desafios para o fortalecimento de negócios locais. Para tanto, são utilizados dados dos portais Periódicos CAPES e biblioteca digital Scielo, além de consultas nos sites do INPI, IBGE e Sebrae. Como resultados destaca-se a necessidade da criação de políticas, além do aprofundamento de estudos em IG, pela sua importância econômica e social. Nota-se que os principais desafios estão nas dificuldades de gestão e alinhamento estratégico das IG, já as oportunidades são geradas com apoio de tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação que inovam e fortalecem as IG e os negócios relacionados

AVALIAÇÃO DE SEGURANÇA E ANALGESIA DE PROTOCOLOS ANESTÉSICOS PARA ELETROEJACULAÇÃO EM GATOS DOMÉSTICOS (Felis catus)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the security and analgesia of anesthetics protocols usually used for electroejaculation (EEJ) in domestic cats. Fourteen toms were anesthetized with 4 protocols and submitted to a 3 series of electric stimuli (2-6 mA). The heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, pain sensibility and eyes blink were analyzed prior and after induction, and during and after electroejaculation. The anesthesia protocol thatused isoflurane was the best for analgesic parameters, security and speed of recuperation for electroejaculation in domestic cat

Photographic assessment of nasal morphology following rapid maxillary expansion in children

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to use facial analysis to determine the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal morphology in children in the stages of primary and mixed dentition, with posterior cross-bite. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Facial photographs (front view and profile) of 60 patients in the pre-expansion period, immediate post-expansion period and one year following rapid maxillary expansion with a Haas appliance were evaluated on 2 occasions by 3 experienced orthodontists independently, with a 2-week interval between evaluations. The examiners were instructed to assess nasal morphology and had no knowledge regarding the content of the study. Intraexaminer and interexaminer agreement (assessed using the Kappa statistic) was acceptable. RESULTS: From the analysis of the mode of the examiners' findings, no alterations in nasal morphology occurred regarding the following aspects: dorsum of nose, alar base, nasal width of middle third and nasal base. Alterations were only detected in the nasolabial angle in 1.64% of the patients between the pre-expansion and immediate post-expansion photographs. In 4.92% of the patients between the immediate post-expansion period and 1 year following expansion; and in 6.56% of the patients between the pre-expansion period and one year following expansion. CONCLUSIONS: RME performed on children in stages of primary and mixed dentition did not have any impact on nasal morphology, as assessed using facial analysis

Photographic assessment of nasal morphology following rapid maxillary expansion in children

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to use facial analysis to determine the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on nasal morphology in children in the stages of primary and mixed dentition, with posterior cross-bite. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Facial photographs (front view and profile) of 60 patients in the pre-expansion period, immediate post-expansion period and one year following rapid maxillary expansion with a Haas appliance were evaluated on 2 occasions by 3 experienced orthodontists independently, with a 2-week interval between evaluations. The examiners were instructed to assess nasal morphology and had no knowledge regarding the content of the study. Intraexaminer and interexaminer agreement (assessed using the Kappa statistic) was acceptable. RESULTS: From the analysis of the mode of the examiners' findings, no alterations in nasal morphology occurred regarding the following aspects: dorsum of nose, alar base, nasal width of middle third and nasal base. Alterations were only detected in the nasolabial angle in 1.64% of the patients between the pre-expansion and immediate post-expansion photographs. In 4.92% of the patients between the immediate post-expansion period and 1 year following expansion; and in 6.56% of the patients between the pre-expansion period and one year following expansion. CONCLUSIONS: RME performed on children in stages of primary and mixed dentition did not have any impact on nasal morphology, as assessed using facial analysis

Intellectual Property Indicators in the Mesoregions of the State of Alagoas-Brazil

The objective of this study is to analyze local, innovative and sustainable development in the three Mesoregions of Alagoas, through intellectual property indicators (patents, trademarks, industrial design and geographical indications). The methodology consists of the analysis of secondary sources extracted from the Statistical Database on Industrial Property (BADEPI), available on the website of the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), for the years 2010 to 2017. The results point out marked differences, with the eastern Alagoas mesoregion concentrating the intellectual property indicators with two geographical indications, 95.93% of the patent deposits and 84.73% of the deposits of trademark registrations, as well as industrial designs and computer programs. Agreste Alagoano presents a reasonable amount of intellectual protection, with emphasis on the municipality of Arapiraca. Sertão Alagoano, on the other hand, has the worst situation, low amount of intellectual property, even in a region with a diversified cultural and environmental environment. Thus, it was found that the Mesoregions of Alagoas need an ecosystem that invests in the innovation process in the region, especially the Sertão Alagoano