The embodied nature of spatial perspective taking:embodied transformation versus sensorimotor interference

Humans are able to mentally adopt the spatial perspective of others and understand the world from their point of view. We propose that spatial perspective taking (SPT) could have developed from the physical alignment of perspectives. This would support the notion that others have put forward claiming that SPT is an embodied cognitive process. We investigated this issue by contrasting several accounts in terms of the assumed processes and the nature of the embodiment. In a series of four experiments we found substantial evidence that the transformations during SPT comprise large parts of the body schema, which we did not observe for object rotation. We further conclude that the embodiment of SPT is best conceptualised as the self-initiated emulation of a body movement, supporting the notion of endogenous motoric embodiment. Overall our results are much more in agreement with an ‘embodied’ transformation account than with the notion of sensorimotor interference. Finally we discuss our findings in terms of SPT as a possible evolutionary stepping stone towards more complex alignments of socio-cognitive perspectives.

Estudo da previsão da carga de ruptura de estacas pré-moldadas de concreto

The piles are one of the most important types of solution adopted for the foundation of buildings. They are responsible for transmitting to the soil in deepe r and resistant layers loads from structures. The interaction of the foundation element with the soil is a very important variable, making indispensable your domain in order to determine the strength of the assembly and establish design criteria for each c ase of application of the pile. In this research analyzes were performed f rom experiments load tests for precast concrete piles and inve stigations of soil of type SPT, a study was performed for obtaining the ultimate load capacity of the foundation through methods extrapolation of load - settlement curve , semi - empirical and theoretic . After that, were realized comparisons between the different methods used for two types of soil a granular behavior and other cohesive. For obtaining soil paramet ers to be used i n the methods were established empirical correlations with the standard penetration number (NSPT). The charge - settlement curves of the piles are also analyzed. In the face of established comparisons was indicated the most reliable semiempirical method Déco urt - Quaresma as the most reliable for estimating the tensile strength for granular and cohesive soils. Meanwhile, among the methods studied extrapolation is recommended method of Van der Veen as the most appropriate for predicting the tensile strength.

Geologisch-petrographische Untersuchungen zur quartären (früh-Saale-zeitlichen) Flußgeschichte im nördlichen Harzvorland

Im nordwestlichen Harzvorland wurden Elster- und Saalezeitliche Fluß- und Schmelzwasser-Ablagerungen untersucht. Den Vorzug hierbei erhielt die - möglichst flächendeckende - Bearbeitung spät-Elster- bis früh-Saale-zeitlicher Flußablagerungen (Mittelterrasse). Dabei lag der methodische Schwerpunkt auf der Aufschluß-Bearbeitung und der Erfassung des Geröll- und Schwermineralbestandes.

Desenvolvimento e avaliação de um sistema de cálculo de dose independente para controle de qualidade de IMRT do tipo jaws-only

Dissertação (mestrado)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade Gama, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Biomédica, 2015.

Efeitos da terapia periodontal na contagem de leucócitos e níveis do fator de crescimento transformador beta no soro de indivíduos com periodontite severa

Tese (doutorado)—Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, 2015.

Violence communautaire et problèmes associés chez les enfants et les adolescents québécois

La présente thèse a pour objectif d’approfondir l’étude des liens existant entre le fait d’être victime ou témoin de violence communautaire et différents problèmes psychologiques et d’adaptation sociale, s’exprimant sous forme de colère et de symptômes dépressifs, anxieux et d’état de stress post-traumatique (ÉSPT) chez 797 enfants et 1400 adolescents québécois âgés entre 6 et 17 ans. Un premier volet de l’étude permet de documenter le phénomène de la violence communautaire vécue par les enfants et les adolescents. Cette étude contribue d’une part à l’opérationnalisation et à la mesure de ce type de violence, et fournit un portrait statistique de cette forme de violence d’autre part. Les analyses factorielles et de cohérence interne réalisées sur le Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (Hamby & Finkelhor, 2004) ont permis de faire ressortir trois composantes à la violence communautaire, soit les composantes de violence physique, violence sexuelle et de climat de violence. Un portrait détaillé de cette violence, incluant les prévalences annuelles de diverses manifestations de violence communautaire selon l’âge et le sexe, a également été réalisé. Le deuxième volet de cette étude permet d’évaluer les différences entre les adolescents présentant un vécu de violence communautaire de nature physique, et ceux n’ayant pas vécu de telles expériences sur la colère et les symptômes d’ÉSPT et dépressifs rapportés, en considérant plusieurs variables contextuelles à cette violence. Ce volet s’intéresse plus particulièrement aux adolescents plutôt qu’aux enfants et à la violence communautaire de nature physique en raison des prévalences plus importantes observées. Les résultats d’analyses de variance multivariée réalisées auprès de l’échantillon adolescent montrent que le fait d’être victime, la diversité des manifestations de violence rapportées et l’identité de l’agresseur auraient une incidence importante sur les symptômes psychologiques rapportés, et ce, particulièrement pour la colère. Ces deux études confirment la présence de violence communautaire dans une population qui n’est pas considérée comme à haut risque de violence et précise sous quelles formes cette violence se manifeste en contexte québécois. La présente thèse souligne l’importance de tenir compte du contexte entourant la violence communautaire pour mieux comprendre les difficultés psychologiques qui lui sont associées.

Avaliação da sensibilidade ao latex em profissionais de saúde num hospital do norte alentejano

Nos profissionais de saúde a alergia ao látex representa um importante problema de saúde ocupacional. Em contexto hospitalar, a principal fonte de exposição alergénica é a utilização de luvas látex empoadas e a inalação dos bioaerossóis que se formam pela manipulação das mesmas. Mediante consentimento informado, os participantes preencheram um inquérito de resposta fechada e realizaram os testes cutâneos (TC). Aqueles que apresentaram reacção foram encaminhados para a consulta de imunoalergologia e realizaram TC para alimentos, doseamentos séricos de imunoglobulinas (lgE total e específica). Foram incluídos no estudo 44 dos 48 participantes (a=0.1). A sensibilidade ao látex foi posta em evidência em 15 dos elementos da amostra, seis dos quais reagem ao extracto de látex utilizado nos TC. A alergia ao látex foi diagnosticada em duas pessoas. A aplicação de questionários na avaliação sensibilização ocupacional ao látex pode vir a constituir ferramenta válida de auscultação deste problema nas instituições prestadoras de cuidados de saúde. ABSTRACT: Latex allergy is a major occupational disease among health care workers. ln hospitals, the main source of allergen exposure is the powdered latex gloves latex and the inhalation of the aerosols formed by its direct manipulation. By means of informed assent, the participants filled an inquiry and carried out the SPT. Those with cutaneous reaction to the latex extract went to an immunoallergology appointment. SPT for fruit and pollen with cross reactivity to latex allergens where performed, and blood levels of total and specific lgE where determined. The study group included 44 of the 48 participants (a=0.1). Fifteen elements showed latex sensitization and six of them had cutaneous reaction to the latex extract used in the SPT. Latex allergy was found in two health care professionals. Questionnaires may provide a reliability tool to access the sensitization due to natural rubber products and the symptoms more commonly associated with it, in health care facilities.

Relatório de ensino supervisionada, realizada no agrupamento vertical n.º 3 de Évora - Santa Clara e Escola Secundária Severim de Faria em ensino de educação física nos ensinos básico e secundário

O presente relatório tem como objectivo efectuar uma retrospectiva e um balanço sobre todo o trabalho desenvolvido ao longo do ano lectivo na Prática de Ensino Supervisionada (PES). A prestação do aluno de PES foi ao longo deste relatório analisada minuciosamente, sendo na sua análise implícita uma reflexão crítica de carácter importante. A PES desenvolveu-se na EB 2;3 de Santa Clara, EB1 de São Mamede e na Escola Secundária de Severim Faria. Concluiu-se que o planeamento é essencial para que exista uma organização e controlo sobre o processo ensino­ aprendizagem; que a avaliação formativa é essencial para o sucesso dos alunos; o planeamento por etapas assume-se como o mais adequado para o processo ensino­aprendizagem. Por último considera-se que leccionar uma aula é muito mais que colocar os alunos a realizar uma modalidade desportiva, sendo necessário, pensar, planear, organizar, demonstrar, acompanhar, facultar informação e adaptar-se aos alunos e ao meio escolar. ABSTRACT; The present report aims to make a retrospective overview of the work throughout the school year in Supervised Practice Teaching (SPT). The present report aims to make a retrospective overview of the work throughout the school year in Supervised Practice Teaching (SPT). The work of the student of SPT is carefully examined through this report; a critical reflexion is implicit in all chapters. The SPT was developed in three schools: EB 2, 3, Santa Clara, EB1 São Mamede and Secondary School Severim Faria. lt was concluded that planning is essential for achieving a high level of organization and control on the teaching-learning process; that the formative evaluation is fundamental for the student’s success; and that a planning model based on stages seem to be the most appropriate for the learning process. Also, it was understood that teaching a lesson is much more than getting the students practicing a sport; it requires skills like planning, organizing, demonstrating, instructing and adapting to the students and school’s characteristics.