Educational and professional background and success in the labor market: the case of Portuguese immigrants in the Netherlands

The aim of this paper is to describe the relationship between educational and professional occupation trajectories of Portuguese immigrants in The Netherlands. To this end, the sample used comprises Portuguese immigrants that arrived in The Netherlands in two periods which represent the highest influx of immigrants: around the years 1966 and 2002. The analysis of the data shows a strong relationship between the level of professional education and the level of professional occupation. Furthermore, some exceptions to the generalizations found show that in service training may lead to an improvement of the possibilities to ascend regarding the level of professional occupation.

“PROVINCIALISM, PICKING SIDES AND BIAS: EFFECTS OF GEOGRAPHY ON MEDIA COVERAGE OF CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, 2005-10.”

The development of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, by Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton has prompted diverse coverage from print and online media. This investigation looked at trends in news stories and commentary from 2005-10 to show how the location of a medium affected coverage. Through the author’s own observations and interviews with journalists and other interested parties, several trends emerged. Media outlets outside Arkansas portrayed the museum as trying to plunder the cultural heritage of local communities and relied partly on the museum’s association with Wal-Mart and stereotypes of Arkansas to frame coverage. Arkansas media, faced with limited cooperation from the museum’s public relations apparatus, typically played a cheerleader role, at times overemphasizing the importance of the collection in the art world and showcasing few critical voices in stories about acquisitions and other areas of the museum’s development.

The types of Lygistorrhinidae and Mycetophilidae (Diptera: Bibionomorpha) in the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

An annotated list of the type specimens of Lygistorrhinidae and Mycetophilidae (Diptera: Bibionomorpha) at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is provided. Information on 54 type specimens, three lygistorrhinids and 51 mycetophilids, with details of labels and actual preservation of the specimens is furnished. Locality data are georeferenced and habitus images of type specimens are provided.

Catalogue of the type material of Neriidae (Diptera, Schizophora) in the collection of the Museum fur Naturkunde Berlin, Germany

The Diptera collection of the Natural History Museum Berlin holds one of the most important collections of Neriidae. In this paper, the type specimens (holotypes, lectotypes, paratypes, paralectotypes, syntypes) of this historical collection are listed. 28 species-group taxa are dealt with. A lectotype designation is made for the species Brachantichir purpusianus Enderlein, 1922 in order to fix the identity of the name. Holotypes are recognized by monotypy of the species Chaetomeristes bullatus Enderlein, 1922; Chaetomeristes peruanus Enderlein, 1922; Derocephalus angusticollis Enderlein, 1922; Glyphidops limbatus Enderlein, 1922; Longina abdominalis Wiedemann, 1830; Loxozus clavicornis Enderlein, 1922; Oncopsia mexicana Enderlein, 1922; Paranerius fibulatus Enderlein, 1922; Telostylinus dahli Enderlein, 1922; Telostylus latibrachium Enderlein, 1922; and Telostylinus luridus Enderlein, 1922. Syntypes are labelled and listed for Brachantichir robusta Enderlein, 1922; Nerius terebratus Enderlein, 1922; Odontoloxozus punctulatus Enderlein, 1922; Telostylinus apicalis Enderlein, 1922; Telostylinus obscuratus Enderlein, 1922; and Telostylinus ornatipennis Enderlein, 1922. The account concludes with geographic and taxonomic summaries; an appendix listing the abbreviations, localities, and collectors cited in the text; and a bibliography. ((c) 2012 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)

Mycetophilidae (Diptera: Bibionomorpha) type specimens in the Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town

FAPESP [2008/52324-6]

A catalogue of the types of Bolitophilidae and Ditomyiidae (Diptera, Bibionomorpha) in the collection of the Museum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris

An annotated list is provided of the type specimens of seven species of Bolitophilidae Winnertz, 1863 and Ditomyiidae Keilin, 1919 (Diptera, Bibionomorpha) the Museum national d' Histoire naturelle (Paris).

Biogeographic and diversification patterns of Neotropical Troidini butterflies (Papilionidae) support a museum model of diversity dynamics for Amazonia

Background: The temporal and geographical diversification of Neotropical insects remains poorly understood because of the complex changes in geological and climatic conditions that occurred during the Cenozoic. To better understand extant patterns in Neotropical biodiversity, we investigated the evolutionary history of three Neotropical swallowtail Troidini genera (Papilionidae). First, DNA-based species delimitation analyses were conducted to assess species boundaries within Neotropical Troidini using an enlarged fragment of the standard barcode gene. Molecularly delineated species were then used to infer a time-calibrated species-level phylogeny based on a three-gene dataset and Bayesian dating analyses. The corresponding chronogram was used to explore their temporal and geographical diversification through distinct likelihood-based methods. Results: The phylogeny for Neotropical Troidini was well resolved and strongly supported. Molecular dating and biogeographic analyses indicate that the extant lineages of Neotropical Troidini have a late Eocene (33-42 Ma) origin in North America. Two independent lineages (Battus and Euryades + Parides) reached South America via the GAARlandia temporary connection, and later became extinct in North America. They only began substantive diversification during the early Miocene in Amazonia. Macroevolutionary analysis supports the "museum model" of diversification, rather than Pleistocene refugia, as the best explanation for the diversification of these lineages. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that: (i) current Neotropical biodiversity may have originated ex situ; (ii) the GAARlandia bridge was important in facilitating invasions of South America; (iii) colonization of Amazonia initiated the crown diversification of these swallowtails; and (iv) Amazonia is not only a species-rich region but also acted as a sanctuary for the dynamics of this diversity. In particular, Amazonia probably allowed the persistence of old lineages and contributed to the steady accumulation of diversity over time with constant net diversification rates, a result that contrasts with previous studies on other South American butterflies.

Resurrection of the genus Licornia for Scrupocellaria jolloisii (Bryozoa) and related species, with documentation of L. jolloisii as a non-indigenous species in the western Atlantic

Recent studies of the large cheilostome bryozoan genus Scrupocellaria have shown a greater degree of taxonomically informative morphological variation in zooids, opesia, and polymorphic structures than previously recognized. Only one subgenus has been named within the genus, Retiscrupocellaria d'Hondt, 1988, erected for Scrupocellaria jolloisii. In this work we further analyse S. jolloisii and its related species, resurrecting an earlier genus name, Licornia van Beneden, 1850 for Licornia jolloisii, and nine relatives, L. annectens, L. cervicornis, L. cyclostoma, L. diadema, L. ferox, L. gaspari, L. longispinosa, L. macropora, and L. prolata. Licornia jolloisii was originally described from the Red Sea, and most species of the genus occur in the Indo-Pacific region. The species, however, has now been found in the Western Atlantic, in the Florida Keys, US, and in Bahia de Todos Santos, Brazil.

Preserve and protect in a science museum

Reflections on the university campus usually focus on its relevancy as a research and teaching area; however, the need for preservation, protection, maintenance and cleaning only become visible in the event of inadequacy or lack thereof. The aim of this study is to address the characteristics of the preservation and security measures performed at the Science and Technology Park of the University of São Paulo (Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade de São Paulo), agency subjected to the Dean’s Office for Culture and University Extension (Pró-Reitoria de Cultura e Extensão Universitária). Because of its history and location, the Park requires special care. The Park’s land formerly housed the Astronomical Observatory of São Paulo and the Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics of the University of São Paulo (Instituto de Astronomia e Geofísica – IAG-USP), within the Fontes do Ipiranga State Park (Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga – PEFI), in the city of São Paulo. Preservation and reconversion activities relative to historical buildings are developed at the Park. The institution’s location and its specificities require security in its borders, as well as in relation to the users of the park.

A proposal for a virtual museum of computer science

A proposal for a virtual museum of computer science

Il Living Lab come strumento per la transizione sostenibile dei campus universitari: L'esperienza di Universiteit Utrecht e Unibo a confronto.

In questo lavoro di ricerca ho esaminato la Teoria della Transizione e più nello specifico lo sviluppo di un possibile Living Lab della sostenibilità nel contesto universitario. In primo luogo, ho analizzato la situazione attuale per quanto riguarda lo sviluppo sostenibile in un contesto generale. Inoltre ho dovuto analizzare anche quali sono gli indici che usiamo per definire il benessere umano e su cui basiamo la nostra intera economia, come ad esempio il PIL. In secondo luogo, ho definito la Teoria della Transizione in ambito generale elencandone i vari strumenti di applicazione e i metodi. In fine ho cercato di applicare la Teoria della Transizione nel contesto della sostenibilità in ambito universitario, utilizzando i progetti di Transizione attraverso i Living Lab di “Terracini in Transizione” dell’Università di Bologna e “GOU Living Lab” dell’Università di Utrecht. Dai risultati ottenuti ho definito i limiti e le potenzialità che questi progetti di Living Lab avevano attraverso l’utilizzo della SWOT analysis. La quale ha evidenziato la necessità della costituzione di un gruppo all’interno dell’Università di Bologna che si occupi della gestione dei progetti green di Transizione, come nel contesto in cui mi sono venuto a trovare nell’Università di Utrecht con la presenza del Green Office.

Localization, web communication and seo for museum websites: The case of the Pinacoteca di Brera

La presente tesi di laurea si concentra sulla localizzazione in inglese di varie sezioni del nuovo sito web della Pinacoteca di Brera. Il progetto di localizzazione è stato contestualizzato da un lato all’interno della letteratura sulla comunicazione museale, e dall’altro sulla comunicazione web, per poter avanzare proposte di miglioramento alla luce di ricerche nel campo della SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Lo studio della comunicazione museale si è arricchito grazie all’esperienza di documentazione presso la University of Leicester (UK). La tesi mira a porre le basi per la produzione di contenuti museali adatti ad una lettura sul web, in modo da offrire non solo una traduzione ben fatta dal punto di vista linguistico e culturale, ma anche facilmente fruibile per un utente online e reperibile attraverso motori di ricerca. L’elaborato intende fornire ai musei italiani alcuni spunti di riflessione circa possibili miglioramenti delle proprie piattaforme online grazie alla localizzazione e ad un’analisi approfondita dei contenuti web secondo principi di usabilità e visibilità. Il capitolo 1 introduce la letteratura sugli studi museali, prestando particolare attenzione alla comunicazione. Il capitolo 2 fornisce una panoramica generale sul web: vengono suggerite buone pratiche di web writing, analizzate le strategie di SEO per migliorare la visibilità dei siti e delineato le principali caratteristiche del processo di localizzazione. Il capitolo 3 riunisce i due universi finora esplorati individualmente, ovvero i musei e il web, concentrandosi sulla comunicazione online dei musei e concludendo con uno schema di valutazione dei siti dei musei. Il capitolo 4 applica le strategie precedentemente discusse al caso specifico della Pinacoteca di Brera, concentrandosi sulla valutazione del sito, sulla localizzazione di alcune sezioni e sulla proposta di strategie SEO. Infine, il capitolo 5 tira le fila dell’intero lavoro mettendo in evidenza i principali risultati ottenuti.