Recreational anglers and fishing guides from an estuarine protected area in southeastern Brazil: Socioeconomic characteristics and views on fisheries management

The Iguape and Cananéia Lagoon-Estuarine Complex is a biodiversity hotspot in southeastern Brazil. In recent decades, the region has become an important destination for recreational fishing. The objective of this study was to analyze the socioeconomic characteristics of visiting anglers and fishing guides working in the Cananéia-Iguape-Peruíbe Environmental Protected Area and their views on fisheries management. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted between January 2009 and January 2010. We interviewed 278 anglers, who were predominantly male (93%) with a mean age of 47 years and from the state of São Paulo. The targeted species were snooks (Centropomus undecimales and Centropomus parallelus) and weakfishes (Cynoscion leiarchus and Cynoscion acoupa). Only half the anglers had the mandatory fishing license, and many of them lacked knowledge about catch quotas and minimum size requirements for specific species. The fishing guides (n = 80) were all male, with a mean age of 39 years and extensive experience. Most of the guides believe that the study area is somewhat degraded due to the removal of riparian vegetation, siltation, pollution, and especially the depletion of fish stocks. The opinions of the stakeholders (anglers and guides) converge on the high priority needs of the fishery and possible management actions regarding recreational fishing, such as improved fisheries enforcement (first in order of importance), proper training of fishing guides, zoning of fishing areas, and the definition of a maximum size limit. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

Accounting for residential and non-residential environments to measure contextual effects on health behavior : the case of recreational walking behavior

Thèse réalisée en cotutelle entre l'Université de Montréal et l'Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 06, Sorbonne Universités.

Accounting for residential and non-residential environments to measure contextual effects on health behavior : the case of recreational walking behavior

Thèse réalisée en cotutelle entre l'Université de Montréal et l'Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris 06, Sorbonne Universités.

The effect of moderate aerobic exercise and relaxation on secretory immunoglobulin A

A deficiency in secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) is associated with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections both in the general community and in elite athletes. The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise and relaxation on various indices of sIgA in 12 male and 8 female adults who varied in levels of recreational activity. Salivary samples were obtained before, immediately after and 30 minutes after an incremental cycle ergometer test to fatigue. after 30 minutes of cycling at 30% or 60 % of maximum heart rate, and after 30 minutes of relaxation with guided imagery. Each session was run on a separate day. When expressed in relation to changes in salivary flow rate, sIgA did not change after exercise. However, both the absolute concentration and secretion rate of sIgA increased during relaxation (167 +/- 179 mug ml(-1), p < 0.001: and 37 +/- 71 g(.)min(-1), p < 0.05 respectively). Nonspecific protein increased more than sIgA during incremental exercise to fatigue (decrease in the sIgA/protein ratio 92 +/- 181 g(.)mg protein(-1), p(0.05), but sIgA relative to protein did not change during relaxation. Our findings suggest that sIgA secretion rate is a more appropriate measure of sIgA than sIgA relative to protein, both for exercise and relaxation. These data suggest the possibility of using relaxation to counteract the negative effects of intense exercise on sIgA levels.

O lúdico como estratégia de consolidação e revisão de conhecimentos na aula de Língua Estrangeira

Relatório de estágio de mestrado em Ensino do Português no 3º Ciclo do Ensino Básico e no Ensino Secundário e de Espanhol nos Ensinos Básico e Secundário

Safe Bicycling in Iowa, May 7, 2001

Bicycling, once considered a recreational activity for the young, has suddenly become a popular means of transportation for adults. The recent rise in fuel costs, an increased interest in physical fitness and concern for the environment have resulted in a growing number of adults choosing to commute by bike. The benefits of commuting by bicycle are numerous, and include saving money, promoting good health and energy conservation. However, the combination of bicycles and motor vehicles on public roads is not always a pleasant experience. Increasing numbers of cyclists on city streets lead to increased conflicts with motor vehicles and can endanger both vehicle operators.

Empirical models for predicting the production of wild mushrooms in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) forests in the Central Pyrenees

Mushroom picking has become a widespread autumn recreational activity in the Central Pyrenees and other regions of Spain. Predictive models that relate mushroom production or fungal species richness with forest stand and site characteristics are not available. This study used mushroom production data from 24 Scots pine plots over 3 years to develop a predictive model that could facilitate forest management decisions when comparing silvicultural options in terms of mushroom production. Mixed modelling was used to model the dependence of mushroom production on stand and site factors. The results showed that productions were greatest when stand basal area was approximately 20 m2 ha-1. Increasing elevation and northern aspect increased total mushroom production as well as the production of edible and marketed mushrooms. Increasing slope decreased productions. Marketed Lactarius spp., the most important group collected in the region, showed similar relationships. The annual variation in mushroom production correlated with autumn rainfall. Mushroom species richness was highest when the total production was highest.

Sunlight exposure and prostate cancer risk : a case-control study in Montreal, Canada

Objectifs: Évaluer l’association entre l’exposition récréative, professionnelle et globale au soleil et le risque de cancer de la prostate (CaP). Méthodes: Dans le contexte d’une étude cas-témoins sur le CaP menée à Montréal, Canada, des entrevues ont été complétées auprès de 1371 cas incidents de CaP diagnostiqués en 2005-2009, et 1479 témoins de la population générale. Des questionnaires détaillés ont permis d’obtenir de l’information sur la fréquence et la durée de participation à toute activité extérieure lors des loisirs durant l’âge adulte, ainsi qu’une description de chaque emploi tenu au cours de la vie. Une matrice emploi-exposition canadienne a été appliquée à chaque emploi afin d’assigner un niveau d’exposition professionnelle au soleil. Des indices cumulatifs de l’exposition au soleil basés sur le nombre d’événements récréatifs, la durée d’exposition professionnelle, ainsi qu’un indice d’exposition global ont été développés. La régression logistique a été utilisée pour estimer l’association entre chaque indice d’exposition et le CaP, en ajustant pour des variables de confusion potentielles. Résultats: Globalement, il n’y avait pas d’association entre chacun des indices d’exposition et le risque de CaP. Certaines tendances en accord avec un risque légèrement plus faible chez les hommes exposés au soleil ont été observées mais les résultats n’étaient pas statistiquement significatifs et il n’y avait pas de relation dose-réponse. Conclusion: Notre étude apporte peu de soutien à l’hypothèse d’une association entre l’exposition au soleil et le risque de développer un cancer de la prostate.

California's Endangered Belding’s Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis beldingi): Tolerance of Pedestrian Disturbance

Salt marshes constitute habitat islands for many endemic animal species, particularly along the California coast, where urban sprawl has fragmented this habitat. Recreational activities in salt marshes have increased recently, posing an interesting problem: how do endemic species lacking alternative habitat modify their tolerance to humans? We assessed seasonal and site variations in three tolerance parameters (distances at which animals became alert, fled, and moved after fleeing) of California's endangered Belding’s Savannah Sparrow ((Passerculus sandwichensis beldingi). We approached individuals on trails in three salt marshes with different levels of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Belding’s Savannah Sparrows became aware and fled at shorter distances in the salt marsh coincident with greater levels of recreational activity as a result of habituation or visual obstruction effects. Seasonal effects in tolerance varied between sites. Alert and flight initiation distances were higher in the pre-nesting than in the non-breeding season in the site with the highest levels of recreational use likely due to greater exposure of breeding individuals; however, the opposite seasonal trend was found in each of the two sites with relatively lower human use, probably because individuals were less spatially attached in the non-breeding season when they foraged in aggregations. Distance fled was greater in the non-breeding than in the breeding season. Our findings call for dynamic management of recreational activities in different salt marshes depending on the degree of exposure to humans and seasonal variations in tolerance. We recommend a minimum approaching distance of 63 m and buffer areas of 1.3 ha around Belding's Savannah Sparrows.

Cuidar e curar para governar : as campanhas de saúde na escola

Esta Dissertação tem o objetivo de problematizar algumas campanhas de saúde realizadas na escola, discutindo o caráter curativo/terapêutico da Pedagogia. O estudo aqui apresentado, baseado numa perspectiva pós-estruturalista, incorpora algumas contribuições de Michel Foucault, entre outros autores, possibilitando pensar algumas práticas de controle dos sujeitos na escola através do disciplinamento e do biopoder como formas de governamento que asseguram a normalização, a disciplinarização e a regulação da população (escolar). Os materiais de pesquisa se constituem em fitas VHS, cartilhas e manuais para professores e alunos, cadernos recreativos, histórias e fichas médicas produzidos pelo Ministério da Saúde e pelo Ministério da Educação, em parceria com entidades não-governamentais. Esses materiais foram elaborados para as escolas públicas brasileiras e estão inseridos no Programa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar. Nesse sentido, analiso algumas campanhas de saúde e os modos como elas operam para regular e produzir nos sujeitos modos de ser com relação à prevenção de doenças e à regulação da saúde. Discuto os modos pelos quais essas campanhas participam na produção de uma criança considerada saudável, com ênfase em algumas práticas (de higiene, cuidado e cura) que se articulam com os fazeres escolares e que posicionam a escola como uma das principais responsáveis pela educação em saúde.

Contribuições da formação continuada em serviço para a construção da identidade do profissional de educação infantil

Pós-graduação em Educação - FCT

A STUDY ON THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF POSITIVE PHYSICAL HEALTH (NHANES I)

HANES 1 detailed sample data were used to operationalize a definition of health in the absence of disease and to describe and compare the characteristics of the normal (healthy) group versus an abnormal (unhealthy) group.^ Parallel screening gave a 3.8 percent prevalence proportion of physical health, with a female:male ratio of 2:1 and younger ages in the healthy group. Statistically significant Mantel-Haenszel gender-age-adjusted odds ratios (MHOR) were estimated among abnormal non-migrants (1.53), skilled workers/unemployed (1.76), annual family incomes of less than $10,000 (1.56), having ever smoked (1.58), and started smoking before 18 years of age (1.58). Significant MHOR were also found for abnormals for health promoting measures: non-iodized salt use (1.94), needed dental care (1.91); and for fair to poor perceived health (4.28), perceiving health problems (2.52), and low energy level (1.68). Significant protective effects for much to moderate recreational exercise (MHOR 0.42) and very active to moderate non-recreational activity (MHOR 0.49) were also obtained. Covariance analysis additive models detected statistically significant higher mean values for abnormals than normals for serum magnesium, hemoglobin, hematocrit, urinary creatinine, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and lower values for abnormals than normals for serum iron. No difference was detected for serum cholesterol. Significant non-additive joint effects were found for body mass index.^ The results suggest positive physical health can be measured with cross-sectional survey data. Gender differentials, and associations between ecologic, socioeconomic, hazardous risk factors, health promoting activities and physical health are in general agreement with published findings on studies of morbidity. Longitudinal prospective studies are suggested to establish the direction of the associations and to enhance present knowledge of health and its promoting factors. ^

Perspectiva subjetiva de la calidad de vida del adulto mayor, diferencias ligadas al género y a la práctica de la actividad físico recreativa

El propósito de este estudio fue conocer la relación entre las variables (soporte social, autonomía, salud mental, actividad físico recreativa) que integran la perspectiva subjetiva de la calidad de vida, ligadas al género en personas adultas mayores costarricenses. Además, conocer el principal motivo de estos sujetos para realizar la actividad física y el beneficio percibido por estos, de acuerdo al género. En este estudio participaron 152 sujetos (92 mujeres y 60 hombres) con edades entre los  60 a 75 años, de 21 centros diurnos, a los cuales se les aplicó dos instrumentos: un cuestionario  de calidad de vida (INISA,1994) y una encuesta sobre actividad física recreativa. Los resultados mostraron relación significativa entre las variables autonomía y soporte social; autonomía y estado mental; autonomía  y frecuencia de la actividad; autonomía y duración. Asimismo, en lo que respecta al género; la depresión geriátrica fue superior en las mujeres (F=5.86). La salud fue el motivo principal para realizar la actividad física y los beneficios principales de ésta para ambos géneros fueron, el sentirse más reanimados, más alegres, con energía, y el alivio de dolores. Se concluye, que la calidad de vida (soporte social, autonomía, salud mental)  percibida por el adulto mayor no difiere en lo que respecta al género e incluso en el motivo o beneficio para hacer actividad física, excepto en lo que respecta a la depresión, la cual se presenta con mayor frecuencia en las mujeres. Se comprueba que la actividad física recreativa le permite obtener al adulto mayor resultados positivos entre más cantidad de veces y  de tiempo por  semana le  dedique.

Learning math through movement: physical education as another alternative

The purpose of this study was to determine the cognitive effects of applying physical recreational activities to two groups of pre-school students, related to mathematics to one of the groups and recreational games to the other.  A total of 27 subjects (13 girls and 14 boys) of 5 and a half and 6 and half years of age participated in the study.  The instrument used was a questionnaire including basic math concepts such as geometry, basic operations with concrete elements, and how to read the clock, based on the topics established by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education.  Once the instrument was developed, a plan of physical recreational activities related to math was prepared and applied to the experimental group (pre-school B) for one and a half months, while the other group played recreational games.  Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.  Positive and significant effects were found in the physical recreational activity program regarding student performance in 10 of the 12 items that were applied to assess mastery of basic math concepts.  In conclusion, using physical education as another instrument to teach other disciplines represents an excellent alternative for pre-school teachers that try to satisfy the learning needs of children that will soon be attending school.  Using movement as part of guided and planned activities plays an indispensable role in children’s lives; therefore, learning academic subjects should be adapted to their needs to explore and know their environment.

Mangiare insieme, un'arte politica. I banchetti dell'imperatore Taizong dei Tang

La ricerca di dottorato riguarda i banchetti tenuti dall'imperatore Taizong di Tang durante i suoi 23 anni di regno (dal 626 al 649 d.C.) e a partire da essi ho esaminato la costruzione delle istituzioni politiche e dell'ordine sociale dello Stato cinese dell'epoca, per scoprire come queste attività contribuissero, in una certa misura, alla legittimazione e all'affermazione del potere dell'imperatore stesso. Da questa premessa, sorgono una serie di domande che riguardano vari aspetti: ad esempio, cosa spinse Taizong a puntare su questi banchetti per la costruzione del suo ordine politico? Quando furono organizzati? In quali luoghi? Chi vi partecipava? E come venivano organizzati? Studiando questo tipo di attività ricreative a cui partecipavano Taizong e la sua corte, esplorerò l'evoluzione e i cambiamenti della cultura politica nella dinastia Tang (618-907 d.C.). Analizzerò come il sovrano utilizzasse i banchetti per promuovere lo sviluppo della politica statale e i rituali di corte al fine di mantenere la stabilità sociale all'interno della governance della macchina statale. Esaminerò e metterò a fuoco la relazione dinamica e simbiotica tra cibo e politica nell'antica Cina, anche facendo riferimento a semplici frammenti di cronaca relativi ai resoconti dei banchetti stessi, oltre che a concetti storiografici più generali.