The thesis aims to discuss effectiveness of the international conflict resolution in the region of the South Caucasus, analyzing the challenges to international efforts to solve the three conflict cases: the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh is among the frozen disputes in the region, the others Abkhazia and the South Ossetia are nominally independent states, however de facto occupied by Russia. It is the fact that three regional players Russia, Turkey and Iran and global players Russia, US, EU have different type of impacts to conflict settlements in the region which directly relate to their political and economic interests. Therefore, after two decades of mediation by powerful states provided no final resolution with numerous attempts at mediation, wherein the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has taken the lead. The complicated and interdepended relations of states make this region highly sensitive area for war and peace in the world theatrical chessboard. Author also analyzes the effectiveness of conflict management between the parties by focusing on conflicts in the South Caucasus region mentioning their historical, political, security and ethnic dimensions, where international organizations, namely OSCE, UN, EU involve.

AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF CHRISTINE E. WIGGS, for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in EDUCATION, presented on October 19, 2012, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. TITLE: UNDERSTANDING READING THROUGH THE EYES OF THIRD-GRADE STRUGGLING READERS MAJOR PROFESSORS: Dr. Marla H. Mallette / Dr. Lynn C. Smith Within the vast research base on struggling readers, very few studies address the nature of struggling readers from their own perspectives; that is, how struggling readers experience reading instruction. The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to gain a deeper understanding of how three third-grade struggling readers viewed themselves as readers and how they experienced reading instruction in their classroom setting. In turn, this study captured their realities of being a struggling reader from their own perspectives. Data sources included measures of reading affect (i.e., attitude, motivation, and self-perception), interviews, classroom observations, work samples, records, and drawings. Data for each of the three cases were first analyzed separately using Boeije's (2010) Spiral of Analysis model, and then through a cross case analysis. In looking across the three cases, the unique and complex perceptions of each student were situated in three broad similarities: (a) their perceptions of reading centered on the idea that reading is about hard words, (b) their perceptions of themselves as struggling readers revealed their internal struggles, and (c) their sensitivity to the social in their perceptions of others' perceptions of them. The findings capture the important and often missing voice of the students, a major stakeholder in their own education, which leads to educational implications for reading instruction.

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Submitted by Rúbia Gomes de Oliveira (rubiagoliveira@gmail.com) on 2018-10-04T19:18:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DISSERTAÇÃO - Final.pdf: 1168570 bytes, checksum: cad1e7fa9d153dc04d0ef37e6a0db0b2 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Silvana Alvarez null (silvana@ict.unesp.br) on 2018-10-04T20:38:58Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 oliveira_rg_me_sjc.pdf: 1168570 bytes, checksum: cad1e7fa9d153dc04d0ef37e6a0db0b2 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-10-04T20:38:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 oliveira_rg_me_sjc.pdf: 1168570 bytes, checksum: cad1e7fa9d153dc04d0ef37e6a0db0b2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-08-16 / A exodontia de terceiros molares inferiores é uma prática comum nas clínicas odontológicas, porém o pós-operatório inerente a esta cirurgia apresenta dor, edema e trismo. Algumas das posições de inclusão do terceiro molar podem acarretar comprometimento periodontal nos segundos molares adjacentes. Com isso o presente trabalho buscou desenvolver através deste estudo clínico controlado, um protocolo com o laser de baixa intensidade para aplicação no pós-operatório das exodontias de terceiros molares mandibulares, de modo a minimizar os sinais e sintomas e melhorar os parâmetros periodontais dos segundos molares adjacentes. O laser empregado foi o Photon Laser III – DMC, São Carlos, SP/Brasil – como meio de condução o vermelho, com comprimento de onda 660 nm, potência útil de 30 mW, meio ativo AsGaAl. Sessenta pacientes de ambos os gêneros, com necessidade de exodontia dos terceiros molares, em classificações padrões de posição, foram randomizados em três grupos para análise – Grupo I: 10J/cm2, Grupo II: 30J/cm2 e Grupo III: Sham, e acompanhados pelo período de 6 meses. A análise do trismo e edema facial no pós-operatório e do nível clínico de inserção encontraram diferenças estatísticas significantes entre os grupos que receberam a terapia laser quando comparado ao grupo sham. Portanto, a utilização do laser de baixa intensidade como terapia adjuvante após a exodontia de terceiros molares demonstrou efetividade. Sendo que o Grupo I se destacou, após seis meses de avaliação. / The extraction of lower third molars is a common practice in dental clinics, but the postoperative period inherent to this surgery presents pain, edema and trismus. Some of the inclusion positions of the third molar can lead to periodontal involvement in the adjacent second molars. The aim of this study was to develop a low-intensity laser protocol for the post-operative treatment of mandibular third molar extractions in order to minimize the signs and symptoms and to improve the periodontal parameters of the second molars adjacent. The laser used was Photon Laser III - DMC, São Carlos, SP / Brazil - as red conduction medium, with wavelength 660 nm, useful power of 30 mW, active medium AsGaAl. Sixty patients of both genders, in need of third molar extraction in standard position classification, were randomized into three groups for analysis - Group I: 10J / cm2, Group II: 30J / cm2 and Group III: Sham, and monitored for the period of 6 months. The analysis of trismus and facial edema in the postoperative and the clinical level of insertion found significant statistical differences between the groups that received the laser therapy when compared to the sham group. Therefore, the use of the low intensity laser as an adjuvant therapy after third molar extraction was effective. As Group I stood out after six months of evaluation.

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In year 2030 approximately six out of every ten people will live on the urban area. This movement is especially strong in Asias mega cities like for example Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai and Shanghai. Accelerating globalization is driving us towards the situation where each little peace of transportation must be optimized to gain space, time and efficiency to reduce the greenhouse effect. Personal transportation is a sector which will inexorably face major changes. It might not be as acceptable as it is nowadays. It is simple. Cars are unefficient the way they appear at the moment. To be able to accept them as a part of the future traffic, they need to be designed differently. Future personal transportation must be able to multitasking outside of traffic. It is important that the usage ratio would be improved considerably compared to the current one. When autonomous driving technology enter the market, a big step towards expanding the scope of the vehicles will be taken. It is still consequential to undestand that improving efficiency will not only require Cutting-Edge technology. With re-designed constructions and the creation of new ideas and preferences, one can also go far. While the vehicles are being redesigned, it is also necessary to renew the way people perceive it. If users adopt a new kind of vehicle ideology, it will lead to a positive development curve. The used design process was rather traditional. The research phase was started in January being followed by an ideation phase. After ideation the project moved in to the refinement phase and ultimately to the execution of the design in form of 3D-model and at the end physical model. Measurements and proportions were tested in Virtual Reality and in 2D 1:1 scale so that the correct size of the scale was secured since the project incorporates a space intended for living and longer stays. The Final Result is a new type of vehicle construction that appears in two main piece. It is designed to be more efficient and to serve the user in another dimension as well. Project Heliotrope combines future transportation with temporary living by transforming the vehicle's cabin into a part of your housing while tarveling. The secondary function will in fact become firstrate importance in the optimal situation, when traveling time will be shorter in relation to living time. This is the way that future transportation should be seen and designed. Driving becomes the seconday function. The Lexus Heliotrope styling is audacious and different. It does not obey the proportions or main lines of existing sedans. One of the main goals of the design has been to show the vehicle's duality, which is an important part of the concept. The architecture coprises two side-forming panels, the interposed capsule forming the vehicle cab. The design respects Lexus's traditional front graphics giving it the familiar softness from the past, instead of current murderous sharpness. The center of the visual balance is closer to the rear axle that is well known Lexus trademark. The top view introduces a beautifully flowing design that also shows the typical organic nature of the brand. A long, streamlined body can be seen as a very long lasting design.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:04Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2002Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:17:12Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 maluf_am_me_assis.pdf: 435247 bytes, checksum: 8b83b129bdd4cab68f158fcba603fe1a (MD5) / A presente pesquisa centrou-se na busca dos motivos que levam os idosos da cidade de Presidente Prudente - SP (especificamente os bailes do Clube da Terceira Idade Dona Dalila), a terem a dança de salão como atividade de lazer preferida. A relevância deste estudo ressalta à medida que, com profundidade, tópicos importantes para a sociedade, através dos programas de lazer para a terceira idade, evidenciam a preocupação com a qualidade de vida e bem estar do idoso; chama a atenção para a necessidade de informações à respeito do processo de envelhecimento e de lazer do idoso para a sociedade. Percebeu-se, pelo depoimento de 100 idosos, freqüentadores e organizadores dos bailes, que a preferência pela dança se dá, simplesmente, pela emoção do contato físico e social que ela proporciona, pois se sabe que a dança permite a integração, a encenação da fantasia e a manifestação do desejo de liberdade, reconhecida pelo senso comum sob a denominação de desejo de prazer. Socialmente, a prática da dança de salão (bailes), nestes programas de lazer do idoso, reincide-o à sociedade. Ele integra-se a outras pessoas, une-se em associações e grupos de convivência. Possibilita a discussão de seus problemas em conjunto, a organizarem-se para lutar por seus direitos e por melhores condições de vida. Além do que, quando participam dos bailes estão sempre em grupos, o que os motiva a continuarem ativos. As características do processo de envelhecimento, os esteriótipos sociais, a construção contínua da identidade, a necessidade de motivação para uma auto-imagem positiva, a importância dos programas de lazer, e, principalmente, a dança de salão, são pontos abordados na revisão da literatura e presentes nos resultados dos depoimentos dos sujeitos. Cada um destes aspectos integra o indivíduo, caracterizando e refletindo no seu movimento (a dança), e na sua conseqüente percepção de movimento e de vida. / The present research was centered in the search reasons that take the seniors of the city of Presidente Prudente - SP (specifically the dances of the Third Age Club Dona Dalila), to have the saloon dance as their favorite leisure activity. The relevance of this study stands out as, in depth, important topics for the society, through the leisure programs for the third age, make evident the concern with the life quality and welfare of the senior; it calls attention for the need of information the regarding the aging process and of the senior's leisure for the society. It was noticed, through interviewing one hundred seniors, visitors and organizers of the dances, that the preference for the dance feels, simply, for the emotion of the physical and social contact that it provides, for it is known that the dance allows the integration, the staging of the fantasy and the manifestation of the desire of freedom, recognized by the common sense under the denomination of pleasure desire. Socially, the practice of the saloon dance (dances), in these programs of the senior's leisure, relapses him or her to the society. They integrate to other people, join in associations and coexistence groups. It makes possible the discussion of their problems together, to organize and to struggle for their rights and better life conditions. In addition, when they participate in the dances, they are always in groups, which motivates them continue their assets. The characteristics of the aging process, the social stereotypes, the continuous construction of the identity, the motivation needed for a positive self-image, the importance of the leisure program, and, mainly, the saloon dance, are topics approached in the revision of the literature and presented in the results of the interviews of the subjects. Each one of these aspects integrate the individual, characterizing and contemplating in their movement (the dance), and in their consequent movement perception.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:04Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2007-12-14Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:38:13Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 correa_mr_me_assis.pdf: 491349 bytes, checksum: 6f80f48e007f49749fef638fe7832ede (MD5) / Desde a década de 50, pesquisas e estatísticas têm apontado o crescente envelhecimento da população mundial. O aumento do número de idosos, a partir de então, irrompeu no cenário das preocupações sociais. É em meados do século XX que a velhice passa a ter maior visibilidade no cenário brasileiro, sendo tomada como objeto de diversas áreas do conhecimento, do Estado e de investimento do mercado capitalista. Nosso objetivo, a partir de levantamento bibliográfico sobre o tema e de nossa experiência com grupos de terceira idade, é analisar a emergência da velhice como categoria de gestão, que se vale de políticas públicas e das ciências do envelhecimento para ditar modos de ser e viver essa fase da vida, sobretudo, criando e difundindo o conceito de terceira idade. A aliança entre o Estado e a medicina no Brasil propiciou a construção de novos procedimentos para a velhice, fundada num projeto de prevenção ao envelhecimento e na difusão de um ideário de ancianidade baseado numa pedagogia que incita a produção de corpos saudáveis e rentáveis ao capitalismo. Dessa forma, os estigmas e as práticas de invalidação da velhice cedem lugar para tentativas de representá-la como um período da vida que pode comportar atividades produtivas, realização de projetos e participação ativa no mercado de consumo. A gestão do envelhecimento na atualidade se caracteriza na promoção de diversos programas para a terceira idade que, além de funcionar como controle social da população que envelhece, contribui para a propagação de um ideal de envelhecimento que enrijece outras possibilidades de vivência da velhice. / Since the 50's, research and statistics have pointed the increasing aging of the world-wide population. The increased number of elders, from now on, burst in the scene of the social concerns. It is in the middle of the XX century that the elders starts to have greater visibility in the Brazilian scene, being taken as an object of diverse areas by which it is known to the State and the investment of the capitalist market. Our objective, from bibliographical survey on the subject and of our experience with groups of the third age, is to analyze the emergency of the elderly as a category of management, that counts on public politics and sciences of the aging to dictate ways of being and living in this phase of life, over all, creating and spreading out the concept of third age. The alliance between the State and medicine in Brazil propelled the construction of new procedures for the elders, established in a project of prevention to those aging and in the diffusion of an ideal of old age based on a study that stirs up the production of a healthy body, that helps on the income of capitalism. In this form, the stigmata and the practicess of invalidation of the elderly yield place for attempts to represent it as a period of life that can hold productive activities, accomplishment of projects, and active participation in the consumption market. The period of aging in present time, characterizes in the promotion of diverse programs for the third age that, beyond functioning as social control of the population that ages, contributes for the increasing number of an aging ideal that hardens other possibilities of experience of the elderly.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2004Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T18:59:10Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 machado_ff_me_botfm.pdf: 349950 bytes, checksum: a7b9beb3b75743e7ae5cef65eadd881e (MD5) / Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) / Ao mesmo tempo em que o contingente de idosos aumenta no Brasil, ganham força os estudos sobre envelhecimento em novos moldes. Consagra-se com rapidez a expressão terceira idade, justificando esta nova sensibilidade em relação à velhice, considerando-a momento privilegiado da vida. O objetivo do presente estudo foi um estudo de caso com os participantes da UATI/USC, saber como vivem a atual fase da vida e como interagem. Os dados foram obtidos através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas e de análise de perguntas fechadas realizada através do Programa Epi-Info versão 6.0. As perguntas abertas foram gravadas e transcritas na seqüência, o que permitiu detectar os núcleos principais de pensamento, sentimentos e opiniões. Os resultados encontrados mostram que o perfil do aluno da UATI/USC é de um idoso do sexo feminino; proveniente de bairros ao entorno da USC; com alto nível de escolaridade; alto poder aquisitivo; classificado como muito ativo fisicamente; satisfeito com a vida; interessado em aprender, evoluir, conhecer e utilizar as novas tecnologias. Quanto ao docente, é de um profissional que valoriza a velhice, acha que aprende muito com a maturidade do idoso, respeita e acredita nas reais capacidades desse aluno. De seu lado, a Instituição percebe a força de sua proposta de UATI e faz o melhor para seus alunos. / At the same time when the elderly contingent grows in Brazil, the studies about growing old in new patterns has succeeded. The expression “Third age” has consacrated quickly, justifying this new sensibility about the elderly and considering it a privileged moment of life. The objective of the present study is a case study with the UATI/USC participants, observing how these elderly people live this present time of their lives and how they interact with it. These datas were obtained throw semi-structured interviews and also throw the closed questions analysis from the Epi–Info 6.0. program. The open questions were recorded and written in the sequence, what permited us detect the main thought, feelings and opinion nucleus detection. The found results show that the UATI/USC student outline is a female elderly, living near the University, who has a high school level, high acquisitive power, classified as a very active person, seen as satisfied with life person, interested in learning, growing and using new technologies. As to the professor, it’s a professional who values, respects and believes in the students capacity and she knows she has learned a lot by the elderly maturity. The instituition itself realizes the power of its UATI proposal and does its best for its students.

Orientador: Sônia Aparecida Moreira França / Banca: Meyre Eiras de Barros Pinto / Banca: Soraia Georgina Ferreira de Paiva Cruz / Resumo: Desde a década de 50, pesquisas e estatísticas têm apontado o crescente envelhecimento da população mundial. O aumento do número de idosos, a partir de então, irrompeu no cenário das preocupações sociais. É em meados do século XX que a velhice passa a ter maior visibilidade no cenário brasileiro, sendo tomada como objeto de diversas áreas do conhecimento, do Estado e de investimento do mercado capitalista. Nosso objetivo, a partir de levantamento bibliográfico sobre o tema e de nossa experiência com grupos de terceira idade, é analisar a emergência da velhice como categoria de gestão, que se vale de políticas públicas e das ciências do envelhecimento para ditar modos de ser e viver essa fase da vida, sobretudo, criando e difundindo o conceito de terceira idade. A aliança entre o Estado e a medicina no Brasil propiciou a construção de novos procedimentos para a velhice, fundada num projeto de prevenção ao envelhecimento e na difusão de um ideário de ancianidade baseado numa pedagogia que incita a produção de corpos saudáveis e rentáveis ao capitalismo. Dessa forma, os estigmas e as práticas de invalidação da velhice cedem lugar para tentativas de representá-la como um período da vida que pode comportar atividades produtivas, realização de projetos e participação ativa no mercado de consumo. A gestão do envelhecimento na atualidade se caracteriza na promoção de diversos programas para a terceira idade que, além de funcionar como controle social da população que envelhece, contribui para a propagação de um ideal de envelhecimento que enrijece outras possibilidades de vivência da velhice. / Abstract: Since the 50's, research and statistics have pointed the increasing aging of the world-wide population. The increased number of elders, from now on, burst in the scene of the social concerns. It is in the middle of the XX century that the elders starts to have greater visibility in the Brazilian scene, being taken as an object of diverse areas by which it is known to the State and the investment of the capitalist market. Our objective, from bibliographical survey on the subject and of our experience with groups of the third age, is to analyze the emergency of the elderly as a category of management, that counts on public politics and sciences of the aging to dictate ways of being and living in this phase of life, over all, creating and spreading out the concept of third age. The alliance between the State and medicine in Brazil propelled the construction of new procedures for the elders, established in a project of prevention to those aging and in the diffusion of an ideal of old age based on a study that stirs up the production of a healthy body, that helps on the income of capitalism. In this form, the stigmata and the practicess of invalidation of the elderly yield place for attempts to represent it as a period of life that can hold productive activities, accomplishment of projects, and active participation in the consumption market. The period of aging in present time, characterizes in the promotion of diverse programs for the third age that, beyond functioning as social control of the population that ages, contributes for the increasing number of an aging ideal that hardens other possibilities of experience of the elderly. / Mestre