Abstract This qualitative case study sets out to explore how “born-free” students constitute, negotiate and represent their identities in South African schools twenty years after the advent of democracy. The meta-theoretical paradigm of social constructivism and the methodology of narrative inquiry was used. Data comprised a mix of semi-structured ...
Abstract Host infection by parasites is influenced by an array of factors, including host and environmental features. We investigated the relationship between host sex, body size and age, as well as seasonality on infection patterns by acanthocephalan in coatis (Procyonidae: Nasua nasua) and in crab-eating foxes (Canidae: Cerdocyon thous ) from the...
ABSTRACT Information on the effects of climate conditions on the survival of species grown in semi-arid regions is essential and at the same time scarce, especially regarding rustic species such as West Indian gherkin (Cucumis anguria L.). Thus, this study aimed to evaluate germination, growth and biochemical alterations in C. anguria seeds under w...
Resumo Mulita é um aluminossilicato com grande importância na tecnologia cerâmica. Sua síntese através de métodos químicos tem sido extensivamente estudada, no entanto, não se observam estudos da sua obtenção pelo método Pechini. Assim, este estudo teve por objetivo a síntese de mulita por meio deste método. Foi avaliada a influência de diversos so...
Resumo O processo Kraft gera resíduos que podem ser aplicados em diversos processos produtivos, substituindo matérias-primas comerciais, como lama de cal e areia, ricos em carbonato de cálcio e sílica, respectivamente. Neste trabalho foi realizado um estudo para obtenção de cerâmicas porosas a partir da valorização desses resíduos, utilizando-se fi...
Abstract Some known self-compacting concrete (SCC) mix-designs are based on the lowest void content as a purpose of an ideal packing. However, a composition with a lower void content is not a guarantee of good synergy between the largest and smallest grain in the fresh state. The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate different packing ...
ABSTRACT Geostatistical simulation has been the most promising and used technique for the analysis of uncertainties of soil physical and hydraulic properties, with high spatial heterogeneity. This study carried out a stochastic analysis of saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) and soil water retention curve parameters in the Donato stream basin, ...
ABSTRACT As solar radiation is abundant in Brazil during most of the year and this source of energy is renewable and non-polluting par excellence, solar drying of agricultural products is a promising methodology. The objective of this study was to dry cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] bean grains using solar energy in different exposure times, ...
ABSTRACT The application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer is complex and expensive, so its correct management has financial and environmental benefits. The use of optical proximity sensors is a promising technique. However, the movement of the agricultural machinery or of the person carrying the sensor will result in height differences and/or different t...
Resumo Este artigo objetiva compreender a gestão em uma escola pública de ensino fundamental como um processo relacional e emergente, para além do management. A gestão das escolas públicas brasileiras é um fenômeno com características peculiares, dado que envolve múltiplos atores da comunidade escolar. Assim, práticas cotidianas, conflitos, incerte...
