The main focus of this thesis is indeterminate identity and its relations to vague objects and to imprecise designation. Evans's argument concerning indeterminate-identity statements is often regarded as a proof that vague objects cannot exist. In chapter I I try to argue that the argument may be refuted by vague objects theorists. In chapter II I present various accounts of what indeterminate identity between objects may consist in and three different characteristics of it. I argue that there are objects whose identity is indeterminate and that such indeterminacy is ontic in the sense that it concerns individuation and spatio-temporal boundaries of objects. I also formulate the argument showing that (independently of Evans's argument) terms designating indeterminately identical objects cannot be precise designators. Chapter III is devoted to problems concerning vagueness and identity-over-time. The indeterminate answer to the questions concerning diachronic identity in puzzling cases can be regarded as the correct response by both endurantists and perdurantists. However, while for perdurantists the whole vagueness of persistence conditions is a conceptual matter, for endurantists it deserves the name of "ontic vagueness". Chapter IV focuses on questions concerning vagueness and identity-at-a-time. I offer a new solution to the problem of the many, according to which in each case in which the problem arises there is - contrary to appearances - only one (vague) object present. The problem arises because each such object has many precisifications, which nevertheless have no ontological significance. I also propose a new account of what it takes for an object to be vague. Chapter V deals with indeterminate identity in the domain of quanta. The first part investigates the various problems concerning identity and individuation of quantum particles, whereas the second part is devoted to analysis and critique of E. J. Lowe's example of alleged indeterminate identity-over-time between electrons.

Criar um novo corpo, produzi-lo e in-carná-lo – dotá-lo de consistência intensa e conceitual, de carne, ossos e fluídos. Lugares de uma jornada empreendida via uma nova cartografia, uma vez que a qualidade de um corpo que não se limita ao que se toma pela realidade. Procura por veículos que auxiliem a passagem da carne a um novo corpo, já que esta é uma tarefa que demanda um trabalho individual, onde se empreende uma jornada sob o pretexto do desejo, uma peregrinação para a Personagem Conceitual, O Peregrino, que o discursa . Difícil encaixar em discursos e palavras de ordem, a produção do Corpo In-carnato passa pelo conceito. E a fundamentação do pensar passa pela produção dos próprios conceitos e suas especificidades, num colóquio entre tantos correspondentes inventados, cujo texto se fabula num formato epistolar como maneira de deixar os rastros do caminho e sua pesquisa aparentes. Neste trajeto, acompanham autores da Diferença como Deleuze, Guattari, Nietzsche, assim como o alimento das artes, atuante na liberação de novos corpos e humores que nutre, uma vez que tais corpos estarão sempre e plenamente ligados à vida. Seus liames afetam, esgotam e sucedem novos agenciamentos possíveis. E se o corpo é o plano de imanência por excelência, a vida e suas diferenças serão os possíveis da filosofia. Uma vida que se quer vivida passa por caminhos, rotas e lugares, Mas também pelo vazio, cujo esgotamento lhe retornará em novos corpos e espaços compossíveis. / Create a new body, prodcuting and in-carnate it – giving it the intense and conceptual consistence, with flesh, bones and fluids. Places of a journey made trough a new cartography, once the quality of a body it’s not limitated from what is taken as reality. It searches for vehicles that may help the passage from the flesh to the new body, since it is a duty wich demands an individual work, where a journey is made over the forces of the desire, a peregrination to the Conceptual Personage, The Pilgrim, whose discurse it. Hard to incase in speeches and words of order, the production of the In-carnato body passes through the concept. And the embasement from this way of thinking passes trhough the concepts and it’s especifications themselves, in a dialogue between many invented correspondents, whose the text fabulate it self at an epistolar shape, as a way to allow the tracks from the path and the reserach maight be visible. In this passage, authors from the Diference’s Philosophy walk with him, as Deleuze, Guattari, Nietzsche, just like the art’s food, acting on the liberation of new bodies and humors that it nourishes, once these bodies will be always conected to life. Its lines afects, deplete and succeed new possible experiences. And, if the body is the Imanence Plane par exellence, the life and its diferences will be the possibles from the philosophy. A life wich is desired lived well passes trough ways, pahts and places. But also trough the emptiness, where the depleting will return in new compossible bodies and spaces.

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abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of the use of Concept-Based Instruction (CBI) to facilitate the acquisition of Spanish mood distinctions by second semester second language learners of Spanish. The study focuses on the development of Spanish mood choice and the types of explanations (Rule-of-Thumb vs. Concept-based) used by five students before and after being exposed to Concept-Based Instruction regarding the choice of Spanish mood following various modalities .The students in this study were presented with a pedagogical treatment on Spanish mood choice that included general theoretical concepts based on Gal'perin's (1969, 1992) didactic models and acts of verbalization, which form part of a Concept-Based pedagogical approach. In order to ascertain the effectiveness of the use of concept-based tools to promote the ability to use Spanish mood appropriately over time, a pre and post-test was administered to the group in which students were asked to respond to prompts containing modalities that elicit the indicative and subjunctive moods, indicate their level of confidence in their response, and verbalize in writing a reason for their choice. The development of these abilities in learners exposed to CBI was assessed by comparing pre and post-test scores examining both forms and explanations for the indicative and subjunctive modality prompts given. Results showed that students continued to rely on Rule-of-Thumb explanations of mood choice but they did expand their use of conceptually-based reasoning. Although the quantitative and qualitative analyses of the results indicate that most students did improve their ability to make appropriate mood choices (forms and explanations) after the CBI treatment, the increased use of conceptually-based explanations for their mood choices led to both correct and incorrect responses. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.A. Applied Linguistics 2013

FundaÃÃo Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientifico e TecnolÃgico / A proposta do estudo consiste na anÃlise do conceito AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC), realizada com anÃlise da literatura e opiniÃo de peritos. O estudo visa possivelmente atualizar a taxonomia de DiagnÃsticos de Enfermagem (DE), tendo em vista que o DE referente a essa alteraÃÃo nÃo consta mais na classificaÃÃo da NANDA Internacional (NANDA-I), apesar de alteraÃÃes na percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil serem identificadas frequentemente em pacientes com AVC. Os objetivos do estudo sÃo: Analisar o conceito AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral. Identificar atributos crÃticos, antecedentes e consequentes de AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral; Apresentar as definiÃÃes conceituais e as referÃncias empÃricas de AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral; Validar com peritos a definiÃÃo conceitual (conceito diagnÃstico), os antecedentes (fatores relacionados) e os consequentes (caracterÃsticas definidoras) da AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil. Foram realizadas duas etapas: na primeira foram identificados atributos, antecedentes e consequentes de AlteraÃÃes da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com AVC com base na literatura, a partir da busca nas bases de dados: Scopus, Pubmed e Cinahl, alÃm de consulta a livros texto; e a segunda consistiu em verificar a opiniÃo de peritos a respeito do conceito (conceito diagnÃstico), dos antecedentes (fatores relacionados) e consequentes (caracterÃsticas definidoras), com suas respectivas definiÃÃes conceituais e referÃncias empÃricas desse fenÃmeno. ApÃs a realizaÃÃo das etapas propostas obtiveram-se os seguintes resultados: IdentificaÃÃo dos atributos crÃticos, fatores relacionados e caracterÃsticas definidoras do fenÃmeno AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com AVC, possibilitando a reformulaÃÃo do conceito dessa condiÃÃo clÃnica. De acordo com a AnÃlise de conceito e apÃs a validaÃÃo por peritos, o fenÃmeno AlteraÃÃo da percepÃÃo sensorial tÃtil em pacientes com AVC envolve trÃs atributos crÃticos: EstÃmulo ideal, RecepÃÃo intacta e AlteraÃÃo na interpretaÃÃo. Esses atributos possibilitaram a construÃÃo do conceito: AlteraÃÃo ou incapacidade de interpretar estÃmulos que entram em contato com a superfÃcie corporal do indivÃduo, fornecidos em condiÃÃes ideais e com recepÃÃo intacta pelos receptores tÃteis cutÃneos superficiais e profundos. Quanto aos componentes do fenÃmeno, foram definidos os fatores relacionados com seus respectivos conceitos e definiÃÃes operacionais: Gravidade do AVC e LocalizaÃÃo do AVC. Foram determinadas as caracterÃsticas definidoras com seus respectivos conceitos e definiÃÃes operacionais: AlteraÃÃo na percepÃÃo de toque leve, AlteraÃÃo na percepÃÃo de pressÃo, AlteraÃÃo na percepÃÃo de temperatura, AlteraÃÃo na percepÃÃo de textura, AlteraÃÃo na estereognosia, ExtinÃÃo de um estÃmulo simultÃneo, AlteraÃÃo na percepÃÃo de localizaÃÃo tÃtil e DiscriminaÃÃo somatossensorial prejudicada. Espera-se que os resultados obtidos possam ser aplicados na assistÃncia a pessoas com AVC com alteraÃÃes sensoriais tÃteis, possibilitando uma prÃtica de cuidado mais extensiva e fundamentada no conhecimento cientÃfico. Ademais, espera-se que o desenvolvimento deste estudo seja um passo inicial e importante para uma nova inclusÃo desta resposta humana na taxonomia de diagnÃsticos de enfermagem da NANDA-I. / The purpose of the study is to analyze the concept of Alteration tactile sensory perception in patients with stroke, performed with analysis of literature and opinion of experts. The study aims to update the taxonomy of nursing diagnoses (ND), considering that the ND regarding this change does not appear more in the classification of NANDA International (NANDA-I), despite the change of tactile sensory perception often be identified in patients with stroke. The study objectives are: To analyze the concept of Alteration in tactile sensory perception in patients with stroke. Identify critical attributes, antecedents and consequences of Alteration in tactile sensory perception in patients with stroke; introduced the conceptual definitions and references empirical Alteration in tactile sensory perception in patients with stroke; Validate experts with the conceptual definition (diagnostic concept), background (related factors) and the resulting (defining characteristics) of Alteration in tactile sensory perception. There were two stages, the first identified attributes, antecedents and consequences of Alteration of tactile sensory perception in people with stroke based on the literature, form the search in databases: Scopus, Pubmed and Cinahl and consulting textbooks; and the second check in the opinion of the experts, about the concept (concept diagnosis), the background ( related factors) and consequent (defining characteristics), with their definitions conceptual and empirical references this phenomenon. After, performing the steps proposed produced the following results: Identification of critical attributes, related factors and defining characteristics of the phenomenon Alteration of tactile sensory perception in patients with stroke, enabling the reformulation of the concept of this clinical condition. According to the analysis of concept and after validation by experts, the phenomenon Alteration of tactile sensory perception in patients with stroke involves three critical attributes: Stimulus ideal, Reception intact and Change in interpretation. These attributes allowed the construction of the concept: Change or inability to interpret stimuli that come into contact with the individual body surface, provided ideal conditions for reception and tactile receptors by intact skin and shallow. As for the components of the phenomenon were defined factors associated with their respective concepts and operational definitions: Severity of stroke and stroke location. Defining characteristics were determined with their respective concepts and operational definitions: Change in perception of light touch, Change in perception of pressure, Change in perception of temperature, Change in the perception of texture, Change in stereognosis, Extinction a simultaneous stimuli, Change in perception of tactile location and Discrimination somatosensory impaired. It is hoped that the results can be applied in assisting people with stroke with tactile sensory changes making the practice more extensive care and based on scientific knowledge. Moreover, it is expected that the development of this study is an initial step to a new and important inclusion of human response in the taxonomy of nursing diagnoses from NANDA-I.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de NÃvel Superior / A resiliÃncia surge como mecanismo facilitador do processo de desenvolvimento humano. Representa um tipo de plasticidade que pode ser traduzida como o potencial de mudanÃa do indivÃduo e sua flexibilidade e resistÃncia para lidar com desafios e exigÃncias. O estudo da resiliÃncia à recente, mas, de uma forma geral, os estudos tÃm tentado compreender o papel desta na infÃncia e na adolescÃncia. Diante desse cenÃrio, surge a necessidade de conhecer como se constitui o fenÃmeno da resiliÃncia no idoso uma vez que o seu esclarecimento representa um ganho para a melhor compreensÃo e promoÃÃo do tema na atenÃÃo gerontolÃgica. O estudo buscou analisar e desenvolver o conceito de resiliÃncia no envelhecimento, tendo como objetivo elaborar uma estrutura conceitual com base em anÃlise teÃrica e empÃrica dos atributos, antecedentes e consequentes do fenÃmeno. Como mÃtodo de construÃÃo utilizou-se o modelo hÃbrido de anÃlise conceitual proposto por Swartz-Barcott e Kim (2000). A anÃlise da literatura (fase teÃrica) e das entrevistas com idosos e profissionais (fase de campo) permitiu a maior compreensÃo da manifestaÃÃo do fenÃmeno nos diversos cenÃrios em que o idoso està inserido e a apresentaÃÃo de uma estrutura conceitual que de forma sucinta pretende esclarecer o tema preenchendo as lacunas das definiÃÃes encontradas na literatura. Os antecedentes observados nas duas fases do estudo demonstram que a resiliÃncia no envelhecimento està relacionada diretamente com o apoio social e a experiÃncia acumulada na superaÃÃo de adversidades. Quanto aos atributos do conceito destacam-se a melhor adaptaÃÃo as adversidades, otimismo, aceitaÃÃo dos prÃprios limites e da idade alÃm de forÃa de vontade, autoestima e autonomia. Por fim, os consequentes observados como longevidade com qualidade de vida; comportamento de busca de saÃde; bem-estar psicolÃgico e saÃde mental; bom humor; estilo de vida saudÃvel; aceitaÃÃo do envelhecimento; enquadramento na sociedade, respeito e receptividade alÃm de um envelhecimento ativo e saudÃvel demonstram os benefÃcios que advÃm da manutenÃÃo de comportamentos resilientes pelo idoso. O conceito mostrou-se aplicÃvel e relevante para a enfermagem. Os profissionais da saÃde entre eles o enfermeiro podem utilizar o conceito como uma ferramenta facilitadora da atenÃÃo à pessoa idosa. Um dos principais resultados do estudo mesmo que em pequena escala à a possibilidade de tornar-se um meio de divulgaÃÃo do conceito de resiliÃncia no envelhecimento. Poderà ser fonte de pesquisa para aqueles que desejarem conhecer o conceito e desenvolver intervenÃÃes direcionadas a esta populaÃÃo alÃm de estimular o desenvolvimento de outros estudos acerca da temÃtica.

This study investigated the adolescent self-concept. The concern was with the relationship between peer status as measured by a reputation scale and self-concept as measured by how an individual feels he is perceived by others.

This thesis will address the subject of character design for games. I will look into developing a method for creating a design template that one can use as basic guidelines when designing a character. The thesis includes research work revolving the subject of how shapes and colors are used to convey a game character’s personality and identity without dialogue or context. How the use of different poses and combinations of lines and shapes help define a character and the essence of the characters role in the game. The essay includes the creation of a module, how it would be used in a character design pipeline, and also ideas on how the module could be further developed. The module is tested by being used to create three different characters and the result is presented along with an evaluation of the usability of the module in a design pipeline. The summary and discussion includes how the module might be useful for less experienced artist, whilst redundant for the more experienced. How the module gave an initial boost and starting point in the designing of the three characters in this essay is also discussed. / Denna uppsatts kommer att behandla ämnet karaktärsdesign för spel. Jag kommer att undersöka hur man utvecklar en metod för att skapa en designmall som man kan använda som grundläggande riktlinjer när man utformar en karaktär. Avhandlingen innehåller forskning som undersöker hur former och färger används för att förmedla en spelkaraktärs personlighet och identitet utan dialog eller sammanhang. Hur användningen av olika poseringar och kombinationer av linjer och former hjälper till att definiera en karaktär och karaktärens roll i spelet. I uppsatsen ingår skapandet av en modul, hur den skulle användas i en karaktärsdesign pipeline, och även idéer om hur modulen skulle kunna vidareutvecklas. Modulen testas genom att användas för att skapa tre olika karaktärer och resultatet presenteras tillsammans med en utvärdering av modulens användbarhet i en designpipeline. Sammanfattningen och diskussionen behandlar hur modulen kan vara användbar för mindre erfarna konstnärer, samtidigt som den kanske är överflödiga för de mer erfarna. Hur modulen gav ett första steg och utgångspunkt i utformningen av de tre karaktärerna i denna uppsats diskuteras också.

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between performance of first-grade students on Piagetan conservation of number and substance tasks and performance on an arithmetic test of missing place-holders, a reading readiness test, and an intelligence test.

D.Litt. et Phil. / The aim of this research was to examine the nature of the western self, using a grounded theory approach. The life narratives of a group of mid-life women were analysed utilising the method outlined by Strauss and Corbin (1990) and the data provided fertile ground for the development of a substantive theory of the self. In the past, midlife was considered a part of old age. Changes in western society have meant that midlife has become a significant life period. An examination of the nature of selfhood in historical periods as well as in Prehistory constituted the literature review. Modern and Postmodern approaches to the self were also examined. For the participants, the self occupied the area between identity and soul. The participants considered the soul to be the core of the individual. Identity was described in terms of gender, physical appearance as well as date and place of birth. Closely allied to the soul is said to be the individual value system. The participants regarded the self as having certain features including cognitive, affective, spiritual and physical components as well as unconscious elements. Moreover, the self is dynamic and has an inherent directorial capacity based particularly on individual thinking and feeling components. The substantive theory of the self suggests that the self constitutes a sense of existence resulting from conscious awareness of inherent personal capacity and awareness of the immediate present, personal past and projected future. The purpose of the self is to promote the survival of the individual. The core of the self is represented by the need to survive and is experienced as a feeling of continuity contained within the personal narrative. Survival is furthered by purposeful activity and the creation and development of meaning structures. The self rests on inter-related physical, cognitive, emotional-affective pillars, and responds to environmental currents. Thus the self is essentially a process and is given the feeling of form through the narrative capacity inherent in the individual. The self is situated in a self-space created by the interrelationship of the physical, cognitive and affective components in relation to the environment. Today, mainly through technological developments, the self-space has increased in size, and greater demands are placed on the individual self.