A psicologia enquanto ciência, além de profissão, vem se consolidando nos últimos anos e o que caracteriza o conhecimento científico como diferente do conhecimento advindo do senso comum é o método. Enquanto o senso comum tem um caráter subjetivo, intuitivo e assistemático, o conhecimento científico tem um rigor metodológico, se baseia em fatos, é sistemático e passível de verificação (Araújo, 2006; Marconi, & ...
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a vector-borne pathogen with zoonotic potential widely spread throughout the world. The transmission cycle is maintained by mosquitoes (mainly Culex spp.) and wild birds. Human, equines and other mammals are incidental hosts, whichare unable to amplify the agent in their blood circulation. Two lineages has been identified as disease-causing in humans and other animals: WNV-1 and WNV-2, ...
Problem Statement:The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the life routines of preschool children, both during lockdown and post-lockdown periods. Approach:An online survey completed by parents, in-loco assessment scales filled in by a researcherand semi-structured interviews with preschool teacherswere used to investigate the effects of the adjustments, which occurred in preschool children’s lives,...
One of the major challenges that non-profit organizations face is inspiring people to be concerned about issues that seem geographically and emotionally distant. The aim of this study is to explore how Virtual Reality (VR) can boost inspiration and encourage potential donors to contribute to nonprofit fundraisings. To achieve this aim, a three group between-subjects experiment was conducted to examine how varyi...
Este artigo objetiva colocar em evidência o debate acerca da categoria de violência em Fanon, com o objetivo de discutir seu uso também para os estudos de gênero. Faz-se isso a partir da análise de um conceito específico de sua obra e ainda pouco discutido: violência atmosférica. Diante de um número expressivo de produções acadêmicas sobre este autor no Brasil, este trabalho busca contribuir para o debate em to...
One of the major challenges that non-profit organizations face is inspiring people to be concerned about issues seem geographically and emotionally distant. The aim of this study is to explore how Virtual Reality (VR) can boost inspiration and encourage potential donors to contribute to nonprofit fundraisings. To achieve this aim, a three group between-subjects experiment was conducted to examine how varying th...
Intensive dairy cattle breeding have a relevant social and economic impact in portugal, particularly in the northern region. This activity generates a high flow of livestock effluents (slurry), rich in important nutrients for plant growth, which can be introduced into forest production systems. These effluents can provide a good alternative to mineral fertilizers, not only from an economic perspective, but also...
Assessment of asthma control at every opportunity is recommended. Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) is a patient reported outcome measure commonly used to assess asthma control in clinical practice.It includes ten questions answered in a 4 point Like rt scale that address upper and lower airway symptoms, sleep interference, limitation of activities , and the need to increase medication over a...