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This book is the result of a series of reflections made over the last few years that call into question recent processes, especially in large cities. Among the important movements discussed in this book is peri-urbanisation. A recent process on the Brazilian scene, peri-urbanisation has been causing structural, social, economic and landscape changes in rural areas as a result of the penetration of urban activities, people and interests into areas traditionally marked by the presence of the countryside. The result has increasingly been the formation of multi-functional spaces in which rural and urban coexist, making the space deeply complex.

This work is the result of a research project for the completion of my degree and aims to carry out a study of Mozambican poetry, more precisely black poetry of Portuguese expression, that poetry which in the 1950s was characterised by conveying the marks of pan-Africanism and blackness. In this work, we deal with the poetry of Noémia de Sousa, in a study based on her book entitled Sangue Negro (2001), published by the Association of Mozambican Writers (AEMO). The intention of this work, which was transformed into a book, was to verify and analyse the marks of pan-Africanism and blackness in Noémia de Sousa's poetry, because it is known that this poet was a Mozambican voice that very early on asserted itself on the literary scene of her country and her cry went beyond Mozambican borders, her voice, carried through her poems, spread to many countries in Africa and beyond.

The mangrove ecosystem is a transitional environment between land and sea, established in areas under the continuous action of the tides. They are one of the richest environments on the planet and also one of the most fragile in the face of anthropogenic action, representing vitality for various species of birds, molluscs, fish, crustaceans and others. Mangroves have a high fishing yield and represent the basis of subsistence for a large part of the populations that live around the ecosystem. The term "state of the art" is a translation from the English language, with the aim of surveying what is understood about a subject based on research carried out in a given area. Therefore, a study of the media's view of mangroves contributes to our knowledge of how society conveys this information. Thus, the State of the Art is "an exposition of the level of knowledge and development of a field or issue." From this perspective, the focus of the research is essentially exploratory, based on documents in the public domain.

The evolution and composition of Alagoas' GDP between 2000 and 2012 demonstrates the role of the public sector in this trajectory. The research is structured in three parts: a literature review covering the implementation of regional policies in Brazil; a second chapter presenting the economic situation in Alagoas; and finally a chapter showing the evolution of Alagoas' GDP and the weight of the state in its composition.

Dance plays a fundamental role in the teaching and learning process in early childhood education, as it contributes directly to children's development, providing countless possibilities for experience. Through dance activities, children discover various ways of moving, building concepts, ideas and actions. By making movements, children get to know their bodies and their limitations, facing challenges and interacting with other children, expressing feelings and communicating through body language, contributing to both physical and intellectual development and capacity. In this way, the teaching of dance becomes of paramount importance in the school environment. This book is based on discussing the limits and possibilities of introducing dance teaching as a learning method in early childhood education and its importance in the school curriculum and pupil development. Therefore, the study becomes of paramount importance to emphasise dance in early childhood education for better improvement and resourcefulness.

Youth is a social category with a complex definition. It bears the marks of the political, social, economic, relational and cultural processes of its time. It points to a complex fabric of social representations that are constructed and modified through spatial, temporal and historical conditions, demarcating distinct and peculiar ways of relating, dressing, speaking in groups, among others. Ten authors make up the book we are presenting here. Each of the chapters raises questions and theoretical concerns about different youth realities, in the light of films that take youth as their theme. The authors are very clear that they do not intend to exhaust the possibilities of reading the chosen films. On the contrary! They believe and wish to be making available material that serves as a trigger for new readings and different perspectives on youth. If this is the case, we, as youth scholars, will be contributing to the advancement of this theoretical field. We wish you all a great read! With love! The organizers.

This brief paper seeks to discuss how prostitution is treated by the law, especially labor law. To this end, it discusses the stigmatizing factor of prostitution and how these workers are seen by a large part of society as lesser humans, whose lives are not mourned when they are lost. This reality can still be seen in the Brazilian judiciary, where decisions of a moralistic nature and condemnations of prostitutes prevail, which was demonstrated in this work with extensive jurisprudential research based on the analysis of 906 judgments from all the Brazilian TRTs. The results showed that sex workers are still treated by Brazilian law as lesser beings, disgusting, criminals and even as a criterion for unhealthiness. In this way, the category of subject of law proves to be segregating, viewing prostitutes as strangers and, through mechanisms of dehumanization (corroborated by the judiciary), these people are denied any and all rights.

The development of this work is related to the concepts of the implementation of the Quality Management System and its operation within a company in the field of Civil Construction in accordance with ABNT NBR ISO 9001, given the demands of today's market. It shows the positive and negative advantages of the management process within a company in the construction industry. ISO 9001 certification comes as an alternative to improving the production system, producing services and products with a quality standard that achieves customer satisfaction. The main idea is to demonstrate how a quality management system works in the construction industry and to clarify the main doubts about the process of implementing the system and certification.

The sport of beach or sand volleyball is nowadays practiced by almost all the countries of the world, which has caused a great interest in its preparation at early ages with well-defined objectives. This book consists of several pages dedicated to beginners and those who continue in the systematic practice of this sport, in order to compete at a high level in any type of competition. The purpose of this material is to provide the reader with enough knowledge related to each of the technical elements for better performance during the game and tactical manifestations that will allow them to achieve triumph after the technical-tactical effort. Different field diagrams are reflected. Different exercises for learning the technical elements and their variants or modifications to develop them are observed. The microcycles of physical, technical and tactical work are reflected for a better development of the athletes during their learning and improvement process in this sport, which is so complex due to the environment in which it is developed.

The aim of this study was to investigate parents' perceptions of play activities during their child's stay in paediatrics. The methodology used was qualitative, descriptive and exploratory. In the data analysis, a brief characterisation of the participants is presented first, followed by the three themes defined after reading and analysing the material obtained from the interviews. Playfulness as a facilitator during childhood hospitalisation highlights the importance given to the act of playing so that children can bring the cold hospital universe closer to their joyful childhood universe. Playfulness as an auxiliary tool in treatment and prognosis addresses the benefits that such activities bring to the child, being able to have therapeutic functionality during hospitalisation. Playfulness as a working tool for nurses points to the importance of professionals taking playfulness as a working tool, implementing it in their routine, aiming for more humane and sensitive professionals.

Music, as a form of language, is a human characteristic that is present in the lives of human beings and therefore influences the cognitive, social, emotional and affective development of many who interact with it. When children come into contact with the world of sound, they recognise different sounds and are able to reproduce and reinvent them. This is possible because human beings are capable of imagining, creating and giving new meanings to their experiences. According to Vygotsky's socio-historical perspective, assumed in this work, every human activity that generates something new is a creative act and creative imagination is a process that culturally transforms reality. Based on these assumptions, objectives were set that outlined the theoretical-methodological structure of this research. The general aim was to understand the creative process of children in early childhood education who are new to musicalisation activities, involving the recognition, identification and representation of sound elements from various sound productions. It is hoped that this work will broaden discussions in the area and promote new meanings in the practice of musicalisation for children.

The aim of this study was to investigate the current state of art teaching in school education in some schools in the municipality of Parintins, located in the state of Amazonas, and which methodological approaches are used by the teachers who teach it, given that the schools surveyed do not have teachers with a degree in art to teach the subject. The methodology used in this research was a case study, with questionnaires used as a data collection tool. The theoretical basis for this work was Pcn/Arte (1997), Ferraz and Fusari (1992), Barbosa (2008), among others. As a result, it was noted that Art Teaching still faces impasses in the school environment, such as its devaluation as a compulsory curricular subject.

Dear Readers, We invite you to permeate the advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) from the perspective of educational changes, especially in the implementation of semi-presential courses in higher education. Connectivism emerges in this context as a new educational approach. This theory proposed by George Siemens and Steven Downes (2004) points out that knowledge is distributed in a network of connections and that learning therefore consists of the ability to build these networks and circulate in them, thus developing the ability to reflect, decide and share. In this investigative journey, new perspectives imposed by the connectivist theory emerged that were necessary for a better understanding: the constant traffic through learning theories for comparison purposes, the heutagogical and andragogical models of learning, knowledge in networks and the instructional design of distance learning courses. Thus, the approach relied on the theoretical contribution and ideas of Siemens, Downes, Zezina Belan, Vani Moreira Kensky, Andrea Filatro, Jose Manoel Moran, Augusto de Franco, Jean Piaget, Skinner and others who provided an interdisciplinary character to the research.

Today's organizations are present in the knowledge era, but the dissemination of the relevance of organizational knowledge management is still incipient. Many managers are stuck in old patterns of management models and structures, seeing machines, financial capital and technologies as fundamental assets for the organization's competitiveness. There is a long way to go for today's organizations to adapt to the characteristics of the new organizations of the knowledge era. Paradigms in terms of management methods must be changed, as must the understanding of the assets that generate value for businesses, which have moved from factors linked to capital, labour and technology, to the intangible knowledge of members, which through organizational learning is made explicit and can be used as a competitive advantage and input for organizational innovation. These changes occur gradually, involving the organizational culture and the individuals within it.

The aim of our work is to analyze the stock management practices of a fuel storage area, identify the various performance indicators and, most importantly, set up a management dashboard that groups together the performance indicators. To succeed in this exercise, the logistician must be able to optimize all processes efficiently.This is the aim of the present study. Firstly, we will analyze the inventory management and petroleum product handling processes at Vivo Energy Agadir. Next, we will make observations based on an analysis of the interview guide used with VE staff. We will then put forward suggestions to help improve management practices, and we will finish by designing a new table to help the depot manager manage and monitor product processing within the company.

This work consists of analyzing and reflecting on the reactions of classical music composers at the time of the premiere of their work, whether or not they are conditioned by the practical reality of putting on a concert. Based on the existing bibliographical analysis, results and conclusions will be presented on the different reactions and ways of seeing the moment of the premiere. Conclusions will be drawn with a view to relating the practical reality and the final result to future works and/or to the composer's own way of composing. Finally, the processes and dynamics of the phenomenon will be demonstrated through the analysis of various current cases with their own specificities.

The Unified Health System (SUS) is a training ground for human resources. Teaching and learning must therefore be the subject of good management practices, with a view to effectively bringing together two major forces: health services and the teaching/research/extension tripod. Faced with the need to standardize the process of placing psychology students in a tertiary hospital in the state of Ceará, this book presents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that designate the stages of the process, from the request by the Higher Education Institution (HEI) to the end of the internships. This is a product of the specialization course in Education and Health for SUS preceptors, made possible by the Ministry of Health (SUS Institutional Development Program - PROADI SUS), developed by the Sírio Libanês Hospital and carried out in Ceará by the state School of Public Health. This interdisciplinary postgraduate course, based on active methodologies, provided the opportunity for this application project, drawn up by eight professionals from different areas who worked together on this problem-issue, integrating the knowledge, experiences and methodologies worked on during the course.

The N'Zérékoré region has 6 health districts with a total population of 1,696,807 in 2015 [1]. HIV prevalence is 1.6% in Guinea, with 120,000 people including 65,000 women [2]. In Guinea during the Ebola virus disease epidemic, the N'Zérékoré region was the most affected, leading to dysfunctional health services. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the Ebola epidemic on HIV PMTCT. It covered a 4-year period and focused on HIV-positive pregnant women and their children in 19 health centers. We found a prevalence rate of 0.88% and an acceptance rate of 44.03%. Housewives accounted for 64%. The ARV treatment completion rate fell from 54.95% to 23.23%. The number of patients lost to follow-up increased during the Ebola epidemic. However, the rate of assisted deliveries fell from 94.87% to 69.17% p = 8.126e-06. Similarly, the number of children protected fell from 50.55% to 16.67%. HIV PMTCT has been negatively impacted, as evidenced by a drop in the number of assisted deliveries, an increase in the number of lost to follow-up, break-ups, etc., and a decrease in the number of children protected.

Doing Anthropological Research is a book that provides a practical tool for conducting research. This is done through the processes of research chapter by chapter, from the planning and proposal stage to methodologies, secondary research, ethnographic fieldwork, ethical concerns and writing strategies. Case study examples are provided throughout to illustrate particular problems and dilemmas. It can happen. This practical guide will be invaluable to graduate and undergraduate students studying or intending to use anthropological methods in their research.

The life of the Indian. The fighting Indian always has a story to tell. Things about his life that he can't deny. Life is suffering, and I need to recover. I fight for my land, because it belongs to me. She's my mother, and she makes a lot of people happy. She gives us everything, if we plant the seed. My struggle is great, I don't know when it will end. I don't give up on my dreams, and I know when I'll find them. The happiness of a people who live to dream. Being Indian isn't easy, but they have to understand. That we are warrior Indians. And we fight to win. We have to seek peace and see our people grow. I'm proud to be Indian, and I have culture to show for it. I fight for my ideals, and I'll never give up. I am Pataxó Hãhãhãe, And I have a lot to expand. Edmar Batista de Souza (Itohã Pataxó).

The aim of this research paper is to present a case study of a software development company, which analysed the Software Version Release Management process carried out for the client, as well as the problems that occurred in this execution during the period observed. In addition, the theoretical concepts of the processes contained in the ITIL library will be presented, with a focus on Release Management, and the concepts related to Business Process Management, according to the BPM methodology. This research also addresses how the theoretical contextualisation was applied to the company's processes, what tools were adopted, what results were obtained and whether the objective of structuring the processes and solving the problems encountered was achieved.

"Pharmacology and Toxicology of Drugs: Deciphering the Secrets of Their Effects and Risks" is a deep dive into the complex world of drugs. The author outlines the fundamental principles of pharmacology, revealing how drugs interact with biological processes to produce therapeutic effects. The book also explores metabolic pathways, organs of elimination and individual factors influencing response to treatment. At the same time, it addresses the toxicology of drugs, highlighting associated risks and adverse effects, and discussing strategies for preventing and managing intoxication. By deciphering the secrets of drugs, the book offers an enlightening understanding of benefits and risks, making it easier for healthcare professionals and pharmacology students to improve their clinical practice.

The purpose of this book is to highlight the psychological concepts of Alfred Adler, creator of Individual Psychology, with a holistic and teleological orientation. Also, to contribute, by extending Adler's principles, with regard to the Sense of Inferiority, Compensation, the Will to Power or Superiority or Overcoming, Behaviour towards the useful or useless side, Education and Community Sentiment, Vulnerability and Resilience. Birth order. Adler pointed out that mistakes in education, the goal, the life style that is created in childhood must be corrected and behaviour must be directed towards the useful side of life, which is towards social co-operation and community feeling. Individual psychology is aimed at parents, educators, teachers, psychotherapists, psycho-pedagogues, psychiatrists, to improve the quality of life, prevention, promotion, protection of mental health, individual, community and to avoid psychopathological disorders in children, adolescents and the family.

The study presented here was carried out at the University of Medical Sciences of Sancti-Spíritus from 2014 to 2017. We worked with 100 students from different stomatology promotions with the aim of contributing to the improvement of the labour development of young stomatology professionals in the province of Sancti Spiritus. The variables used were selected on the basis of several studies carried out by the Centro de Estudios para el Perfeccionamiento de la Educación Superior (CEPES). The research used theoretical, empirical and statistical-mathematical methods. The scientific result produced was endorsed by experts, who considered its relevance and introduction in the context studied.

This book is the result of a study carried out on the Emotional Intelligence skills of nurses in the workplace. Reflecting and writing about the development of emotional competencies in nursing professionals recognizes the importance of the alliance between the disciplines of Nursing, Psychology and Human Resources Management. This text is divided into three parts. In the first part, a brief theoretical exposition is given, where we hope to provide a general understanding of what Emotional Intelligence is and the concepts associated with it, as well as presenting a measuring instrument. The second part summarizes the study carried out in an EPE Hospital in the north of Portugal, where you will find: the assumptions that underpinned the study; the methodological options; the development of the research and an Emotional Intelligence profile that corresponds to the perception of the nurses studied regarding their abilities. Finally, the contributions of this construct to the professional nursing context are presented, in terms of management, training and for the nurses themselves.

Many chronic non-communicable diseases have been extensively studied today, among which cardiovascular diseases stand out, since they are accompanied by high rates of hospital admissions, physical disabilities and even deaths. This group of diseases includes hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction and peripheral vascular disease, which includes strokes and aneurysms. Although research is being carried out to reduce their incidence, morbidity and mortality, and although there are now modern diagnostic techniques and treatments for them, they still represent a major challenge for public health worldwide. For this reason, we believe that assessing the population's level of knowledge on this subject is important in order to preventively minimize its serious consequences. In addition, we believe that it is also the role of universities to make a scientific and extensionist contribution so that educational actions and effective, low-cost interventions can be developed, favoring the preventive nature of this and many other diseases.

There is a considerable risk of developing depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pharmacological treatment of depression in pregnant women is advised in several cases, and the drugs of choice are serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine. Considering that serotonin modulates various processes during the development of the organism, the potential effects of perinatal exposure to SSRIs on neurodevelopment are being investigated. In rats, exposure to fluoxetine during the perinatal period (pregnancy and lactation) decreased decision-making capacity, but did not induce anhedonia, in adolescent males and females. In response to a stressor, there was no difference in corticosterone secretion, but adolescent males had reduced activation of the basolateral amygdala, and in adulthood this reduction occurred in the medial amygdala. This study indicates that perinatal fluoxetine exposure induces neurofunctional alterations that may be dependent on gender and age, highlighting the importance of the perinatal environment as a determinant of neurofunctional alterations that continue into adulthood.

A study of private hospitals in Brazil - The challenge of rising healthcare costs contributes to problems of access and quality in medical and hospital services. Hospitals are currently constantly striving to improve their performance. Innovativeness, also known as innovation capacity, has been highlighted as an important ally in this mission. Achieving these objectives requires precise analysis and planning. The aim of this study was to find out whether the perception of innovativeness among managers of private hospitals in Brazil is related to the performance of these healthcare organisations. These results made it possible to reflect on managerial aspects that are essential for improving performance in these organisations, especially in relation to technical efficiency and organisational innovativeness (OI) and perceived innovativeness of the firm (PFI), in order to improve the desired health outcomes for the population.

This book aims to understand the historical process of the collective actions of the deaf of the São Paulo Association of the Deaf (ASSP) between 1950 and 2011, a period that includes the foundation of this institution and the creation of the Municipal Schools of Bilingual Education for the Deaf in the capital of São Paulo. In this context, with the theoretical reference of Alberto Melucci, collected documents and interviews, the author seeks to understand how these collective actions emerged and how they were maintained. It can be seen that the collective actions culminated in the founding of ASSP in 1950, based on the interest of deaf people in having a space to socialise and practise sport. This space, in continuous interaction with other social actors, ended up favouring the strengthening of a collective identity and the political formation of many deaf people, a fact that motivated other collective actions that were decisive for the foundation of institutions for the deaf. In this network of relationships that were established throughout history, ASSP played a leading role in the deaf movements aimed at recognising Libras and defending bilingual education for the deaf.

The parietal lobe functions in close relation to other brain structures, as it is the seat of reception and integration of sensory and sensory information. This lobe constitutes a veritable crossroads between motor representations and sensory and sensory projections.To understand parietal symptomatology, we need to bear in mind that this lobe is divided into three functional areas: the primary somato-sensitive area, formed by the ascending parietal gyrus; the secondary somato-sensory areas, formed by the superior parietal gyrus; and the tertiary integration areas, represented by the inferior parietal gyrus. Lesions of the primary sensory area cause superficial hypoesthesia contralateral to the lesion, and focal sensory epileptic seizures. Lesions of secondary areas are responsible for tactile discrimination disorders, parietal ataxia or proprioception disorders. Finally, lesions in tertiary areas are responsible for body schema disorders, visio-spatial disorders, spatial agnosia, praxis disorders, sensory extinction or language disorders.