Este trabalho está inserido no projeto de pesquisa "Um Modelo Computacional de Aprendizagem a Distância Baseada na Concepção Sócio-Interacionista de Vygotsky", que propõe um ambiente educacional o qual privilegia a colaboração como forma de interação. Neste projeto, as pesquisas subsidiam a formação de ações para a modelagem de um agente pedagógico animado, utilizado para interagir com os alunos no Ambiente de Ensino/Aprendizagem em desenvolvimento. A modelagem das decisões para estratégia de atuação do agente foi obtida nos arquivos de "log" gerados ao final de algumas discussões na ferramenta de "chat", a partir de fatores relevantes da interação entre grupos de estudantes. O trabalho utiliza-se da experiência realizada com alunos de uma turma da disciplina Algoritmos e Programação, oferecida aos alunos de graduação da UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), onde foram obtidos alguns fatores considerados importantes na adaptação de um ambiente para os alunos em interação. Tais fatores são apresentados neste projeto, assim como a técnica de identificação. / The following work is inserted in the research entitled: “A Computational Model of Distance Learning based on the Socio-Interactionist Approach”, which proposes an educational environment that privileges collaboration as a form of interaction. The research in this project aims to subsidize the shaping of actions for the modeling of an Animated Pedagogical Agent used for interacting with students in a Teaching/Learning Environment under development. The modeling of decisions for the strategy on an agent’s performance was obtained from “log” files at the end of discussions concerning the “chat” tool out of relevant factors of interaction among student groups. The experience was carried out with students in Algorithms and Programming offered in the course of Graduation at UFRGS (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande do Sul) where some considerably important factors were attained in the adaptation of an environment for students in interaction. Such factors are shown in this project as well as the identification technique.

Submitted by (ana.araujo@ufrpe.br) on 2016-07-05T20:35:43Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Gilberto Pereira da Silva.pdf: 302040 bytes, checksum: 1febdb9b7d8623f0bbe1564c7b381ddd (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-05T20:35:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Gilberto Pereira da Silva.pdf: 302040 bytes, checksum: 1febdb9b7d8623f0bbe1564c7b381ddd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004-07-22 / In this work we investigate which social factors contribute more to induce a depressive state in women. We sample 1000 patients from the public health system of the metropolitan area of Recife. Among then 57% were diagnostic as depressive and the others as suffering some humor disturbance. The social factors that we took in account were age, professional activity, condition civil, son, education level and sanitary area. The data we analyzed through multivariate analysis, i.e. , principal component analysis and discriminate analysis. We found out that, among the considered social factors, age, civil, and professional activity are the most important factors as longs depression is concerned. Further, the discriminate analysis shown that there exists a statistical significant difference between the group of women which are probable diagnostic as depressive and the other group in our sample. / Neste trabalho investigamos os fatores sociais que mais concorrem para a depressão em mulheres. Consideramos uma amostra de 1000 pacientes atendidas na Rede de Saúde Pública Municipal do Grande Recife das quais 57% foram diagnosticadas como depressivas e o restante com algum distúrbio de humor. Os fatores sociais que consideramos foram: idade, atividade profissional, estado civil, prole, grau de instrução e distrito sanitário. Os dados foram analisados através das técnicas multivariadas Análise de Componentes Principais e Análise Discriminante. Verificamos que, dos fatores analisados, os que mais contribuem para o estado depressivo em mulheres são a idade, a atividade profissional e o estado civil. Além disso, a análise discriminante mostrou que existe diferença significativa entre o grupo de mulheres com diagnóstico positivo e o grupo de mulheres diagnosticadas com possíveis diagnóstico de depressão.

Este trabalho é um estudo ecológico descritivo sobre a leishmaniose tegumentar americana (LTA) na região do Vale do Ribeira paulista (composto por 23 municípios), que teve como objetivo correlacionar a incidência da doença com fatores determinantes ambientais e sociais. O trabalho se refere ao período de 1998 a 2006 o qual foi divido em três triênios, o primeiro de 1998 a 2000, o segundo de 2001 a 2003 e o terceiro de 2004 a 2006. Os coeficientes de incidência da LTA foram calculados para estes períodos (Coefmtr1, Coefmtr2 e Coefmtr3) segundo Szklo. Essa divisão de triênios se deu de acordo com as características gráficas dos coeficientes de incidência da LTA no período, que demonstraram haver num primeiro período uma fase endêmica da doença, no segundo período (2001 a 2003) a análise mostra picos de incidência que caracteriza um período epidêmico acentuado. No terceiro período alguns municípios mostram picos de incidência de proporções menores que os observados no período anterior, contudo ainda característicos de fase epidêmica. Os coeficientes de incidência são as variáveis dependentes dos três modelos de regressão realizados. As variáveis independentes foram obtidas de fontes de dados secundários e são de natureza sócio-demográfica, relacionadas as condições climáticas, de natureza político-geográficas e físico-biológicas. Essas variáveis foram separadas em qualitativas e quantitativas e analisadas respectivamente por testes não paramétricos de Mann Whitney e Spearman e selecionou-se para o processo de modelagem múltipla, as variáveis com p<0,20. Houve a necessidade de três modelos diferentes para verificar se os fatores determinantes que levaram as séries a se comportar de maneira diferenciada, seriam os mesmos ou não. O que se percebe é que há uma mudança no padrão do primeiro para os dois outros períodos. O trabalho aponta para fatores sócio-demográficos como determinantes na incidência de LTA, bem como a presença do vetor / This work is an ecological descriptive study on the American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) in the Ribeira Valley region of Sao Paulo (composed of 23 municipalities), which aimed to correlate the incidence of the disease with environmental and social factors. The paper refers to the period 1998 to 2006 which was divided into three years, the first from 1998 to 2000, the second from 2001 to 2003 and the third from 2004 to 2006. The rates of incidence of ACL were calculated for these periods (Coefmtr1, Coefmtr2 and Coefmtr3) Szklo seconds. This division was made in accordance with the graphics characteristics of the coefficients of incidence of ACL in the period, which has shown a period in a first stage of the disease endemic in the second period (2001 to 2003) the peak incidence analysis shows that characterizes a epidemic period strong. In the second period some municipalities show peaks of incidence of proportions lower than those observed in the previous period, yet still features the epidemic stage. The rates of incidence are dependent variables of the three regression models performed. The independent variables were obtained from sources in secondary databases, and are: in nature and socio-demographic, related climatic conditions, a political-geographical and physical and biological. These variables were separated in quality and quantity respectively and analyzed by non-parametric tests for Spearman and Mann Whitney and selected for the process of regress multiple model, the variables with p <0.20. There was a need for three different models to see if the determining factors that led to the series to behave in a different way, would be the same or not. What we understand is that there is a change in the pattern of the first to the other two periods. The study points to socio-demographic factors as determinants in the incidence of ACL and the presence of vector

Presented thesis deals with the eighth-grade elementary school pupils' view on social factors significantly affecting their learning motivation. The paper is of theoreticaly-empirical character. The base for the theoretical part is consisted of definitions of the main concepts, such as motivation and learning, social factors, environment, adolescence and demarcation of the major social factors influencing learning motivation. The main goal of the empirical part is to find out, to what extent social factors (parents, teachers, peers) are influential to learning motivation of the eight-graders. There is also a qualitative research presented. The data were collected via semi-structured interviews and analysed using ground theory principles. In total, ten interviews with the eighth-grade pupils were conducted. The main finding of the research is, that informants are mostly motivated by their parents. The teachers most commonly affect the motivation in negative manner. Peer group is the factor, which can be both motivating (by mutual learning help between pupils) and demotivating (by distracting from learning proces). In addition we discovered there are different views on influence of the social factors on pupils who are motivated intrinsically and the ones who are not. Based on the findings in this...

The target of this diploma thesis is to examine the effects of the factors affecting the price of residential property in district Hodonín. Price changes was analysed under the decree given conditions and depending on the change of individual factors. Average prices are calculated from the compiled database of apartments and houses in the district Hodonin. Comparing factors are selected from the valuation methods and from the parameters affecting to the real estate market. Necessary information regarding the selected factors were obtained from the Czech Statistical Office. Final comparison results are graphically illustrated on dependence of individual factors on housing prices. Each factor is evaluated with the assesment to the price and whether this factor is important affected The work could also be used to assess differences in property prices for housing in locations Hodonín district and generally help to clarify the effects on property prices.

This doctoral thesis focuses on the evaluation both economic and social performance factors in the management of business enterprises. The aim is to introduce a model that is based on the Balanced Scorecard principle. The main focus here is on the economic and social area directly stemming from the theoretical basis of the Corporate Social Responsibility. As a result of this thesis is to introduce not only the compilation of the model for performance evaluation of business enterprises but also the methodology of its implementation as well as creation of a strategic map. In order to do so, it is to define key performance indicators that are linked to the evaluation of the strategic aims in the individual perspectives. Thus, the identification of the economic and social factors is the key prerequisite which has an impact on performance in the area of Information and communication activities in the Czech Republic.

The study aims to examine students on the Natural Sciences program and their thoughts on their choice of program as well as what may have influenced their decision. Semi-structured interviews have been used as a data collection method and a phenomenological approach has been taken to seek answers to the study's research questions. The study shows that there are many similarities between the interviewees' ways of reasoning about their choice. Influencing factors that are prominent among the interviewees are, for example, the importance of the grades for program selection and interest. The study shows that students tend to sort themselves into a compartment based on self-perception and then adapt the program choice. As a theoretical framework for the study, Hodkinson's and Sparkes's sociological theory of career choice has been used. / Studien har undersökt elever på det Naturvetenskapliga programmet och deras tankar runt sitt programval samt vad som kan ha påverkat deras beslut. Semistrukturerade intervjuer har använts som datainsamlingsmetod och ett fenomenologiskt förhållningssätt har intagits för att söka svar på studiens forskningsfrågor. Studien har visat att det finns många likheter mellan intervjupersonernas sätt att resonera kring sitt val. Påverkansfaktorer som visade sig framträdande mellan intervjupersonerna var exempelvis betygens betydelse för val av program samt intresse. Studien visar att eleverna hade en tendens att sortera in sig själva i ett fack utifrån självuppfattning och därefter anpassa programvalet. Som teoretiskt ramverk för studien har Hodkinsons och Sparkes sociologiska teori om karriärval använts.

This study seeks to explore anorexia nervosa as experienced within the South African coloured community in the specific. It represents an examination of themes within the participants’ depictions, discovering those themes that concur with existent literature, as well as discerning novel themes within the target group. Literature proves to yield varied results with regard to anorexia as presented in diverse cultures. Sufficient awareness is lacking within the South African context, where a scarcity of available literature that explores the experiences of the coloured anorexic individual necessitates the need for the current study. The contributing factors are viewed to involve societal, cultural, and familial aspects, all of which are situated within a systemic frame of reference. Systems theory provides the foundation within which these factors are explored, aiming to provide the reader with in-depth knowledge as to the functioning of the anorectic patient. It should be noted that these factors are interconnected, influencing each other in a circular manner. Attention is awarded to not only larger systems of societal and cultural influences, but also serves to encompass the functioning of the anorectic within the familial system. The reciprocity that exists within and between sub-systems is investigated, with the focus being the interrelatedness between members. Recursive feedback and associated processes are examined as they relate to the development and maintenance of anorexia. A qualitative research design was applied, where semi-structured interviews served as the chosen data collection strategy. Interviews were conducted at the hospital where they received treatment, and aimed to extract the meanings inherent in the participants’ experiences. A limited availability of diagnosed coloured anorexic individuals resulted in two willing participants partaking in the study. Thematic networks enabled the researcher to explore their representations in depth, leading to the subsequent organising of themes for further analysis. Two global themes emerged upon examination, the first of which was identified as “familial impact and patterns”, consisting of organising themes of relational positioning and interactional processes. Organising themes of expectations and internal emotional states constitute the second global theme of “control”. These themes are supported by a variety of basic themes, all of which serve to enhance the understanding of the organising themes, contributing to the respective global themes. Extensive exploration of the discovered themes followed, with the investigation proceeding within a systems theory framework. A conclusive discussion serves the purpose of bringing the exploration to a close. Relevant literature is incorporated into the discussion, providing the reader with an integrated understanding of the findings of the study within the broader field of anorexia nervosa. Copyright / Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Psychology / unrestricted

No Abstract Provided / Thesis / Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Syftet med denna studie är att öka förståelsen av socialtjänstens perspektiv och insikter angående de bakomliggande faktorer som bidrar till utvecklingen av problematisk användning av alkohol och droger bland vuxna över 18 år. Uppsatsen ämnar undersöka och analysera de olika faktorer som kan spela en roll i utvecklingen av missbruk och beroende av substanser hos vuxna, samt återfall i sådana beteenden. Fokus ligger på de perspektiv och erfarenheter som socialarbetare och behandlare har när de arbetar med vuxna som kämpar med alkohol- och drogproblem inom ramen för Socialtjänsten. Studien syftar till att utvidga kunskapen inom kriminologisk forskning genom att undersöka vuxna med problematiskt substansbruk, vilket är en annan aspekt än den tidigare forskningen som främst har inriktat sig på ungdomar och deras substansanvändning. Studien genomförde sex kvalitativa semi-strukturerade intervjuer, varav två med socialarbetare och fyra med behandlingar från två kommuner i centrala Sverige. Resultaten visar att orsakerna till beroende varierar avsevärt mellan olika individer. Trots dessa variationer identifierades gemensamma mönster som ökar risken för utveckling av beroende eller återfall i beteenden. / The purpose of this study is to enhance understanding of the perspectives and insights of social services regarding the underlying factors contributing to the development of problematic alcohol and drug use in adults over 18 years of age. The paper aims to examine and analyze the various underlying factors that may play a role in the development of substance abuse and dependence in adults, as well as relapse. This paper focuses on the perspectives and experiences of social workers and therapists working with adults with alcohol and drug abuse within the Social Services. The study aims to extend criminological research by investigating adults with substance dependency issues, which differs from existing research predominantly focused on youth and their substance abuse problems. The study conducted 6 qualitative semi-structured interviews, two with social workers and four with therapists from two municipalities in central Sweden. The findings demonstrate that the underlying causes of dependence vary widely among different individuals. However, there are common patterns that increase the risk of developing addiction or experiencing relapse.