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O que os mortos-vivos nos ensinam? Reflexões sobre a morte a partir do cinema de horror de George Romero
Authors: Bitencourt Fortes Lucas
Published: January 2025

Resumo: O artigo tem como objetivo analisar o que os mortos-vivos podem ensinar, utilizando essa figura como um exemplo entre as diversas manifestações monstruosas presentes no universo do horror. Para isso, o texto se debruça sobre o cinema de horror do diretor estadunidense George Andrew Romero, reconhecido por suas obras que reconfiguram a representação dos mortos-vivos. Compreende-se que essas figuras possuem um potencial significativo para revelar aspectos do contexto histórico e cultural em que surgem, abrangendo uma gama de temáticas emergentes e promovendo reflexões profundas sobre a morte e a finitude da existência humana. Para alcançar esse propósito, o estudo fundamenta-se nos Estudos Culturais e utiliza uma metodologia composta por etnografia de tela, aportes teóricos da análise cultural e uma metodologia visual crítica. Essa abordagem permite uma compreensão mais rica e contextualizada tanto da figura do morto-vivo quanto do cinema de horror como um todo. Assim, considera-se que essas representações não apenas ajudam a compreender contextos histórico-culturais, mas também abordam problemáticas que persistem ao longo do tempo, atravessando diversas culturas. A figura do morto-vivo é entendida não apenas como um símbolo da morte, mas também como um elemento que desestrutura as verdades e compreensões que normalmente se tem a respeito dela. Essa desorganização provoca uma crise nas percepções estabelecidas, gerando uma série de reações variadas e reflexões profundas sobre a condição humana.
THE PROBLEM OF CHOOSING INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF SANCTIONS POLICY
Authors: SAFONOV A.V.
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the problem of choosing international commercial arbitration in the conditions of sanctions policy. The author substantiates the expediency of establishing an international center for arbitration in the Far East to consider cases from international contracts between Russian and Chinese businesspersons
THE RIGHT OF LIMITED USE OF SOMEONE ELSE'S LAND (EASEMENT)
Authors: KUZNETSOVA O.V. , BRUSNITSYNA S.V.
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the right of limited use of someone else's land (easement), taking into account changes in land legislation. The types of easements are considered in accordance with the «new» edition of the Land Code of the Russian Federation, their comparative legal analysis is carried out, and the peculiarities of the legal nature are revealed.
THE TOPOLOGY OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE CONCEPT OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
Authors: KOPANOVA E.A.
Published: January 2025

The topology of an integrated circuit is a hybrid object of industrial property, which, by virtue of its «assemblage» (a set of many inseparable elements), is a subspecies of such a result of intellectual activity as an invention. Given the increasing role of technical devices in our world, integrated circuit topologies occupy an increasingly wide niche in our world. This gives reason to believe that their inclusion in the list of industrial property objects will create the ground for effective legislation in the not so distant future
DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSETS IN BANKRUPTCY
Authors: SEMENOV A.V.
Published: January 2025

The development of society, the expansion of economic ties and the emergence of new financial technologies and tools entail the need for their legislative regulation. A significant breakthrough in the field of digital technologies in recent years has led to the emergence of a new type of property (financial) assets - digital financial assets.
PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING UNIFORMITY OF JUDICIAL PRACTICE IN CIVIL CASES
Authors: RYZHKOV K.S.
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes the prospects for the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the context of ensuring uniformity of judicial practice in civil cases. The ways of applying artificial intelligence technologies in the activities of courts are considered. Special attention is paid to technologies that allow for quick search and processing of legal information, as well as the formation of draft judicial acts. The conclusion is made about the positive impact of some potential mechanisms for the use of artificial intelligence in judicial activity on achieving uniformity of judicial practice. The necessity of developing methodological recommendations on the interaction of judges and other court staff with such software with the involvement of not only legal scholars, but also specialists in the field of computer science, cognitive science, linguistics and psychology is substantiated.
ABOUT THE NOVELTY IN TEACHING CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Authors: ZHAROV S.N.
Published: January 2025

The article is intended to introduce readers to a new textbook on constitutional law, published by Kurgan associate Professor A. Ya. Neverov at the Yurayt publishing house. The need for a new edition is caused by significant changes in the Constitution of the Russian Federation and other regulatory legal acts. Thus, the peer-reviewed publication is one of the most relevant to date. The author’s alternative interpretations of some types of constitutional and legal relations, the originality of the methodology of practical training will attract the attention of colleagues and students from other universities.
ON THE OPPOSITION OF A NEGATORY CLAIM AND A CLAIM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EASEMENT
Authors: ZHUMATOVA G.O.
Published: January 2025

The determination of the Judicial Collegium for Economic Disputes of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation No. 306-ES23-26117 in case No. A65-15575/2022 on the elimination of obstacles to the use of a land plot is analyzed. A theoretically possible solution to the situation under consideration is proposed through the construction of a prescriptive easement.
CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAWS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Authors: DEPENG W.
Published: January 2025

As the ruling party, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has constructed a unique national system and legal culture within China’s borders, and to date China’s socialist rule of law system has been gradually finalized and matured. Reviewing the historical process of law-making by the CPC will provide a more objective understanding of the value choices of Chinese law. As China plays an increasingly important role in the process of international cooperation and competition, the idea of the rule of law in China continues to be integrated into the international rule of law environment. While the laws of the People’s Republic of China promote the transformation of the system of international rules and the way of international governance, they also provide new solutions for the legal paths of other countries and expand the human civilization system of the rule of law.
Penerapan Model Cooperative Learning dalam Peningkatan Motivasi dan Keterlibatan Belajar Siswa Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Samarinda
Authors: Muliyandari Atika , Rahmatillah Rahmatillah
Published: January 2025

This study focuses on the implementation of the cooperative learning model at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Samarinda and its impact on enhancing students' motivation and engagement in learning. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches (mix method). Quantitatively, data were collected through measurements of students' motivation and engagement before and after the application of the cooperative learning model. The statistical analyses included descriptive tests, correlation tests, and regression analysis. Qualitatively, interviews with the school principal, teachers, and students, as well as classroom observations, were conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of cooperative learning. The results of the study indicate that the cooperative learning model significantly contributes to students' motivation and engagement. Correlation test results show a strong positive relationship between motivation and student engagement (r = 0.68, p < 0.01), while regression analysis indicates that motivation contributes 46% to the increase in student engagement. The qualitative approach supports these findings, revealing that social interactions within cooperative groups enhance students' sense of responsibility, active participation, and confidence in expressing their opinions. Based on these findings, it is recommended that teachers increase the use of the cooperative learning model in daily lessons, particularly in subjects that require interaction and collaboration. Teachers should also be trained to manage group dynamics effectively, ensuring that this model is implemented inclusively, allowing all students to actively participate in the learning process.
Viability and Challenges of Energy Transition Policies on the Oil and Gas Industry in Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Rani Mohd Haris , Mohamad Zamzuri Muhammad Afiq Adam , Sirajajudeen Mohammad Khalis Sirajasharifudeen Mohd Noor , Syaheezam Fitra Syafeeqa
Published: January 2025

Energy transition involves a significant shift from one energy source or supply to another, aiming to decrease fossil fuel consumption and mitigate climate change. Malaysia’s transition policies, such as the National Energy Transition Roadmap and the National Energy Policy, target ambitious renewable energy goals, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. However, the oil and gas sector, a cornerstone of Malaysia’s economy, faces significant challenges during this transition. This paper critically examines these challenges and presents actionable recommendations to leverage the expertise and resources of Malaysia’s oil and gas industry to support energy transition efforts. Recommendations include introducing financial incentives, promoting stakeholders’ collaboration, fostering research and development and ensuring a socially inclusive transition. This study contributes to understanding the viability of energy transition policies in Malaysia and provides insight for policymakers and industry stakeholders.
Cost of Care Insights through Data Integration: Building Foundational Systems for Healthcare Analytics
Authors: Inukonda Jaishankar
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The article illustrates that data integration will play a pivotal role in value-based healthcare, amplifying the power of the best cost management and improving outcomes. It brings into focus the fundamental systems, methodologies, and best practices for integrating diverse sources of data that enable insight into action, driving cost efficiency and quality care.
Methodology: The Article systematically reviews foundational systems and technologies essential for cost-of-care analytics in healthcare, with a focus on data integration frameworks such as HL7 and FHIR [9]. Different strategies for integrating these disparate data sources have been explored, including data warehousing and cloud-based solutions. Major challenges identified and analyzed in this article include data privacy, standardization, and organizational resistance to implementation. On the other hand, the best practices for the implementation process have been explored, including staged adoption, stakeholder engagement, and investment in leading analytics tools.
Findings: Data integration in value-based healthcare has to be undertaken for both cost efficiency and improved patient outcomes. This integration process does need interoperable systems and centralized repositories [14] [31]. Privacy concerns, standardization, and such challenges need to be overcome through phased implementation, stakeholder engagement, and advanced analytics tools.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The article contributes to the theory by placing data integration at the center of value-based health care, thereby connecting analytics to cost and outcome optimization. In practice, it would provide actionable methodologies-including interoperable frameworks for data standardization and phased implementation-to ensure seamless integration. It illustrates best practices that outline how to overcome operational hurdles, such as resistance to change and fragmented systems. From a policy perspective, emphasis is placed on the adherence to regulations such as HIPAA, ensuring that patient data are used securely and in an ethical manner. Putting these findings together will bridge the gaps in theory, practice, and policy for cost-effective quality care.
Exploring the Efficacy of Mindfulness Interventions for Stress Reduction among Special Education Teachers: A Quasi-Experimental Study at Mano Vikas Special School, at Sasthankotta, Kollam
Authors: C. G. Mary Shaiby , S. Dr. Devaseelan
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This article investigates the efficacy of mindfulness interventions in reducing stress levels and improving the subjective well-being of special educators at Mano Vikas, in Sasthamkotta, Kollam, focusing on identifying key factors contributing to their overall well-being and job satisfaction.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology employed a quasi-experimental study design with a deductive approach. The research uses a quantitative approach to data collection. Further, this study aids in assessing the effectiveness of mindful practices in mitigating stress and enhancing the subjective well-being of special educators at Mano Vikas Special School. A sample of 15 teachers were included in this study. Questionnaires such as Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-15) and Subjective Wellbeing Scales were provided to collect information that how their stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness positively influence their Subjective Well-Being. Here ‘stress’ acts as a moderate variable. Since this is a quasi-experimental study, controlled groups were not included.
Finding/Result: After exploring and analyzing the facts, it is found that a significant presence exists a negative relationship between Subjective well-being, Mindfulness and Stress.
Originality/Value: This study employs a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the effect of a structured mindfulness intervention on indicators like stress, well-being, and work satisfaction among participants (teachers). This study also seeks to investigate potential mechanisms for mindfulness therapies, such as enhancing self-care routines, avoiding negative ruminations, and improving emotional regulations which lead one to integral subjective well-being.
Paper Type: Quasi-experimental Study Article.
CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE LA REFORMA AL SISTEMA PÚBLICO DE PENSIONES DE PANAMÁ EN EL PROYECTO DE LEY 163 DE 2024
Authors: Pereira Luis A.
Published: January 2025

El trabajo analiza la reforma al sistema público de pensiones de Panamá en el Proyecto de Ley 163 de 2024. Se utiliza información financiera de la Caja del Seguro Social (CSS) e información estadística y demográfica del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo (INEC) y Naciones Unidas. Se realiza un análisis documental de la propuesta, presentando un resumen de sus aspectos centrales y, posteriormente, se realizan críticas al mismo desde una perspectiva jurídica y técnica (económica y financiera).
La propuesta intenta implementar un sistema nocional de pensiones, como solución intermedia entre los dos Subsistemas (beneficio definido y cuentas de ahorro personal) en que se divide el régimen de pensiones de la CSS. Se observan inconvenientes fundamentales en la estructura del sistema, mezclando pensiones contributivas y no contributivas bajo un mismo fondo, se desconoce la propiedad privada de las cuentas de ahorro personal y se aplica una fórmula de cálculo radicalmente diferente a la actual de beneficio definido y a sistemas nocionales a nivel internacional. En general, la propuesta presenta múltiples inconvenientes y la aprobación de su texto implicaría un choque negativo de consideración sobre el poder adquisitivo de los pensionados en el corto y mediano plazo.
PROBLEMÁTICA DE LA SEGURIDAD SOCIAL EN PANAMÁ
Authors: Herrera Ballesteros Víctor Hugo
Published: January 2025

Desde su concepción la seguridad es considerada como un bien público, debido a que su razón es la de solventar los llamados fallos de mercado en el acceso a la salud y a las pensiones por vejez.  Por esta razón la Caja del Seguro Social debe ser siempre concebida como una entidad pública y en que su manejo debe estar alejado de cualquier intento de privatización total o parcial.  Por tal razón en la coyuntura actual debe darse un total rechazo al actual proyecto de ley 163, dado que desde su exposición de motivos viola este principio universal.
La seguridad social atraviesa por una serie de problemas estructurales y coyunturales que requieren de políticas de corto y largo plazo para garantizar la transición a un esquema de pensiones sostenibles sobre la base de la solidaridad intergeneracional por un lado y hacer una gestión eficiente de la prestación de servicios de salud de cobertura universal, sobre la base de la coordinación entre la Caja de Seguro Social y del Ministerio de Salud, para acabar con la brecha social en salud. 
Es indispensable trabajar en una nueva legislación que deje en claro los ámbitos de acción de ambas entidades, hacia una salud universal en adición a unir las reservas del sistema mixto y del sistema de beneficio exclusivo definido, y que sea este último sistema el que prevalezca, en que se tiene una tasa de reemplazo definida y donde la transición intergeneracional sea la base de la solidaridad del sistema de pensiones.
EZATECH: Design and development of Artificial Intelligence technologies for knowledge management throughout the life cycle of workers in organizations
Authors: Ruiz Maria , Igartua Juan Ignacio , Retegi Jabier , Uriondo Aitor , Sudupe Jose Antonio , Heriz Izaskun , Garate Estibaliz
Published: January 2025

This research presents the results of a project called “EZATECH: Design and development of Artificial Intelligence technologies for knowledge management through the life cycle of workers in organizations”, funded by the Basque Government (BG) (Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment Department). The project started in April 2021 and was completed in December 2023. The aim of the study was to develop an architecture to organize and structure knowledge from educational and industrial companies based on the professional profiles that composed the company and the key competencies necessary for the achievement of their organizational objectives. This objective responds to the challenges derived from the existence of a multitude of approaches that have “significantly hindered” the practical development of Knowledge Management in the business environment: The majority of practical application cases published to date refer to large companies or service companies. Machine Learning, Learning Analytics and People Analytics are the techniques used for the development of the EZATECH architecture, which is a software system to unable Knowledge Management in Educational and Industrial sectors.
TQM implementation for enhancement of product and service quality: a review on developments and latest trends
Authors: Pawanr Shailendra , Sarmah Pallab , Gupta Kapil
Published: January 2025

Total quality management (TQM) is one of the primary techniques of industrial engineering being applied worldwide. This paper presents a review of important case studies conducted mainly in the last five years on the implementation of TQM for various purposes related to the management of quality in different industrial and service scenarios. It first introduces TQM and discusses its vital aspects, followed by an analysis of selected past work. It ends with a conclusion and future research directions. Essential points of TQM implementation in multiple facilities of industrial and service sectors are highlighted, and the latest trends, such as TQM integration with sustainability and Industry 4.0, are covered. The article not only aims to fill the gap where there is a scarcity of a recent review article analyzing and highlighting the developments and latest trends in TQM implementation for product and service quality enhancement but also to encourage the researchers, scholars, and engineers to conduct research and development in this domain to establish the field further.
Ciencia ciudadana en el ámbito biomédico: análisis bibliométrico de tendencias
Authors: Fernández del Río Alejandro , Llopis Oscar , Raga Espinosa Alejandro
Published: January 2025

Este estudio examina la evolución de la producción científica relacionada con la ciencia ciudadana en el sector biosanitario, destacando tendencias y patrones significativos en las últimas décadas. Combinando bases de datos como PubMed, OpenAlex y ROR, se recopilaron datos detallados sobre publicaciones científicas. Nuestro análisis revela un aumento sustancial en las publicaciones asociadas con la ciencia ciudadana y la participación de los pacientes desde el año 2003, reflejando un creciente interés y reconocimiento de la importancia de la ciencia ciudadana en la investigación en salud. También se realiza un análisis temático, que pone de manifiesto que algunos aspectos como "Toma de Decisiones" y "Relaciones Médico-Paciente" son clave en estos estudios. Recientemente, ha aumentado la frecuencia de términos relacionados con la educación del paciente y la evaluación de su experiencia, sugiriendo un cambio hacia una mayor participación del paciente. El análisis institucional identifica un amplio rango de instituciones que contribuyen a este campo, con notable participación de universidades y hospitales. Los esfuerzos colaborativos son prevalentes entre instituciones educativas, organizaciones de salud y entidades sin ánimo de lucro, promoviendo un enfoque multidisciplinario e inclusivo. Nuestros hallazgos demuestran que la ciencia ciudadana en salud ha crecido significativamente, alineándose con los principios de ciencia ciudadana e investigación e innovación responsables, con enfoques centrados en el paciente.
Aspectos éticos de los agentes intermediarios de innovación: el caso de los centros tecnológicos
Authors: Viñals Yuste Arantxa , Más Verdú Francisco , Roig Tierno Norat
Published: January 2025

La conducta ética en la investigación generada por los agentes intermediarios de innovación es una cuestión esencial que debe prevalecer ante cualquier avance innovador, tanto si proviene de la generación de conocimiento básico de estas entidades como si es compartida con el resto de miembros del ecosistema de innovación de una región (innovación abierta). El carácter neutral y transparente, junto con el rigor científico que debe regir en estos agentes intermediarios, aportan un alto valor añadido a las empresas con las que trabajan, mejorando su competitividad y, por ello, incrementando la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos de un territorio. Ser centros de excelencia, debería garantizar su rol de promotores de buenas prácticas tanto empresariales como sociales, sirviendo de ejemplo en cuestiones tales como el desarrollo de códigos éticos y generando acciones de buen gobierno y responsabilidad social tanto internas como externas. En este análisis se correlacionan los aspectos éticos de la investigación con las herramientas disponibles en los centros tecnológicos que actúan, como agentes intermediarios de la innovación, al servicio de las empresas de su área de influencia, del conjunto de entidades que componen sus ecosistemas y de la sociedad que recibe esos desarrollos tecnológicos como elemento de mejora de su calidad de vida. Todo ello con el objetivo de garantizar la beneficencia en su desempeño y en sus relaciones con el conjunto del ecosistema de innovación en el que operan.
Ciencia ciudadana, salud y género: cocreando una mejor experiencia de parto
Authors: Lapuente Aguilar Irene
Published: January 2025

La depresión posparto es la presencia de síntomas depresivos en las mujeres posteriores al parto. Tiene una incidencia en una de cada seis mujeres. Conlleva consecuencias negativas para la madre y para el bebé. Algunas prácticas obstétricas, como la inducción, también han sido asociadas a un impacto negativo en los cuidados perinatales. El proyecto de ciencia ciudadana Obstetric Coevolution ha estudiado el impacto de las prácticas obstétricas en la salud mental de la madre, y ha trabajado con los diferentes stakeholders para coevolucionar dichas prácticas, mejorando así la experiencia de parto. En 2023 se llevó a cabo un proceso de cocreación -empatización, ideación y testeo- consistente en cinco sesiones. Participaron veinte madres y diez profesionales. Identificamos cinco retos y cocreamos cuatro soluciones y una encuesta que fue respondida por más de 400 mujeres que habían parido en los últimos cinco años. La medicalización de los partos en Cataluña es más elevada que la recomendada por la OMS. Esta puede ser una de las causas de la alta incidencia de depresión posparto y TEPT. Un encuentro postparto con el equipo médico implicado podría mejorar la experiencia de parto, ofreciendo un espacio de feedback, un cierre y una herramienta para obtener datos.
La cultura del reciclaje alimentario llevada al hogar: de la mesa a la mesa
Authors: Martinez Navarrete Nuria , Camacho Vidal María del Mar , García Martínez Eva
Published: January 2025

El desperdicio alimentario no sólo es un problema medioambiental, sino que juega en contra del enorme problema al que se enfrenta la sociedad actual de paliar el hambre en el mundo. Muchos de los alimentos o partes de ellos que no se consumen, tienen un gran valor nutritivo y contienen muchos compuestos potencialmente beneficiosos para la salud, los llamados compuestos bioactivos entre los que se encuentran la fibra dietética, vitamina C, fenoles, carotenoides o clorofilas, entre otros. En este estudio se recoge el interés de convertir la piel de la naranja o la vaina del haba en un ingrediente alimentario en polvo, con un contenido en fibra, referida al total de solutos que contiene, del orden del 95 %, además de ser fuente del resto de compuestos bioactivos. Además, se propone la forma casera de obtenerlo y posibles usos del mismo.
Panorama científico da serrapilheira no Brasil: abordagem cienciométrica e textual
Authors: Gerolin Ceballos Vinicius , Meira de Vasconcelos Alexandre , Mirandola Garcia Patricia Helena , Ferreira Hall Climbiê
Published: January 2025

Este estudo identificou tópicos relevantes nas pesquisas sobre serrapilheira no Brasil, destacando aspectos, termos e análises interligadas. Utilizando o Google Scholar, foram selecionados 300 artigos com o termo "serrapilheira" no título, e seus resumos foram analisados com o software Iramuteq. Identificou-se uma diversidade de métodos de amostragem e análise relacionados à produção, acúmulo e decomposição da serrapilheira. Os resultados evidenciam termos como "decomposição", "solo", "nutriente" e "floresta", mostrando uma recorrência maior em metodologias e tipos de vegetação específicos. A análise revelou ainda uma lacuna significativa em ambientes não florestais, indicando a necessidade de estudos mais abrangentes. A aplicação do IRAMUTEQ e a ampla abrangência do Google Scholar mostraram-se eficazes na organização e interpretação de grandes volumes de dados textuais. Esta pesquisa contribui para o avanço do conhecimento sobre serrapilheira, demonstrando a utilidade de abordagens cienciométricas e destacando a necessidade de novas investigações para promover a sustentabilidade e conservação dos ecossistemas brasileiros.
Dinâmica da sedimentação e erosão em uma zona ripária do Cerrado no estado de Goiás, Brasil
Authors: Santos Momoli Renata , Bernardes Ladeira Francisco Sergio , Correchel Vladia , Cooper Miguel
Published: January 2025

A erosão do solo provoca efeitos negativos ecossistêmicos e econômicos e as práticas de uso e manejo do solo de prevenção e controle de erosão devem considerar as características locais do solo, relevo, vegetação e hidrologia. Este estudo buscou elucidar a dinâmica de deposição de sedimentos em uma zona ripária, resultante da erosão em Latossolo Vermelho distroférrico argiloso cultivado com soja. O nível da superfície foi monitorado por pinos de erosão e a intensidade e volume de chuva foram medidos com pluviômetro de báscula durante 17 meses. Considerando o balanço entre deposição e erosão, predominou a deposição de sedimentos (média 4,59 cm) apesar da alta variabilidade espaço-temporal dada pelo coeficiente de variação médio de 113%.  Apesar da distribuição irregular, foi observada a tendência decrescente de deposição de sedimentos da borda para o interior da floresta ripária e aumento da erosão no interior da floresta, com perdas de solo  média de -4,40 cm e máxima de -14,00 cm. O aumento da cobertura vegetal protetora do solo reduziu o aporte de sedimentos na borda e no interior da zona ripária, pela diminuição da erosão do terreno cultivado na encosta a montante, importante principalmente durante o período chuvoso em regiões tropicais.
Restorative Practice and Special Needs
Authors: Burnett Nick , Thorsborne Margaret
Published: January 2025

Restorative Practice (RP) is an effective approach to discipline that has the potential to transform behaviour by focusing on building and restoring relationships. This practical guide explains how to implement restorative approaches with young people with special needs in educational or residential settings.

The book explores how RP is being used in general terms and through a number of case studies looks at how RP needs to be adapted for those with additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and communication difficulties. It includes guidance on particular issues such as staff facing crises, the issue of physical restraint and additional support parents require.
Listening to Young Children, Expanded Third Edition
Authors: Clark Alison
Published: January 2025

Viewing children as ‘experts in their own lives’, the Mosaic approach offers a creative framework for understanding young children’s perspectives through talking, walking, making and reviewing material with an adult. This book demonstrates how children’s views and experiences can stay in focus in early childhood provision. The multi-method approach brings together digital tools with interviewing and observation to enable adults to review current practice and implement change with children.

Combining the authors’ successful books Listening to Young Children and Spaces to Play into an expanded and fully updated third edition, this book builds on the authors’ original ground-breaking work by commenting on the development and adaptation of the Mosaic approach, along with case studies of the Mosaic approach in action in four countries: England, Denmark, Norway and Australia. Alongside guidance on using and adapting the framework with young children, older children and adults, there is new material on the ethical and methodological issues involved.
Collaborative Approaches To Learning For Pupils With PDA
Authors: Fidler Ruth , Christie Phil
Published: January 2025

Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.

Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
Authors: Duncan Margaret , Healy Zara , Fidler Ruth , Christie Phil
Published: January 2025

This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.

Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to look at the impact of the condition on different areas of the child’s life and what can be done to help. The authors present useful information on early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively on a day-to-day basis. They also examine ways to minimize common difficulties that may be encountered at home and school, making life easier for the child, family and peers. The final chapters tackle new problems that can arise when the teenage years hit and how to assist a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. Illustrative case examples are included throughout, and the book concludes with a list of valuable resources for further information and advice.

Full of helpful guidance and support, this user-friendly introductory handbook is essential reading for anyone caring for, or working with, children with PDA.
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9
Authors: Collins-Donnelly Kate
Published: January 2025

Help children to understand and manage their anxiety with this engaging and imaginative workbook.

The Anxiety Gremlin is a mischievous creature who loves to gobble up your anxious feelings! The more anxiety you feed him, the bigger and bigger he gets and the more and more anxious you feel! How can you stop this? Starve your Anxiety Gremlin of anxious thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and watch him shrink!

Based on cognitive behavioural principles, this workbook uses fun and imaginative activities to teach children how to manage their anxiety by changing how they think and act – getting rid of their Anxiety Gremlins for good! Bursting with stories, puzzles, quizzes, and colouring, drawing and writing games, this is a unique tool for parents or practitioners to use with children aged 5 to 9 years.
Starving the Anger Gremlin
Authors: Collins-Donnelly Kate
Published: January 2025

Meet the anger gremlin—a troublesome pest whose favorite meal is your anger, and the more he eats the angrier you get! There's only one way to stop him: starve him of angry feelings and behaviors. This imaginative workbook teaches children ages 10+ how to manage angry thoughts and behaviors. The tried-and-tested program, based on effective cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) principles, can be implemented by students themselves or with a practitioner or parent. Fun and simple activities help kids understand why they get angry, how their anger affects them and others, and how they can develop strategies to self-regulate.
Banish Your Self-Esteem Thief
Authors: Collins-Donnelly Kate
Published: January 2025

Build up your confidence and self-esteem by learning how to banish your Self-Esteem Thief with this fun and imaginative workbook. Full of tips and strategies based on cognitive behavioural and mindfulness principles, it helps you banish negative thoughts and build healthy self-esteem. Suitable for young people aged 10+.
101 Inclusive & SEN Art, Design Technology & Music Lessons
Authors: Bradley Kate , Brewer Claire
Published: January 2025

Create an inclusive classroom for all with these fun and accessible activities for Art, Design Technology and Music lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children’s understanding. Activities such as ‘Peg Painting’ and ‘Build my Car’ build visual, auditory, social communication and fine motor skills and support self-esteem and mental wellbeing.

The 101 creative activities in this book aim to support the ever-increasing demands on teachers to meet the needs of the growing number of SEN learners in mainstream settings. It also offers practical lesson plans that have been specifically designed to promote fine and gross motor skills and utilise lots of visual stimulus.
Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings
Authors: Devarakonda Chandrika
Published: January 2025

This guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning.

Examining the impact of unconscious bias, blind spots and institutionalised discrimination that set some children at a disadvantage, this book raises awareness and provides strategies for professionals to proactively support those affected. It covers race and ethnicity, religion, culture, EAL and intersectionality and enables professionals to help children from diverse backgrounds to develop to the best of their potential.
For Flourishing’s Sake
Authors: Roberts Frederika
Published: January 2025

Positive and character education are increasingly recognised as providing valuable ways for schools to improve the individual and social development and academic attainment of all students. Introducing new approaches for whole school implementation can be a daunting task as all aspects of school life can be affected by adopting a new philosophy.

Frederika Roberts provides clear thinking, guidance and inspiration to help you introduce enhance or expand positive education in your school. Drawing on interviews with pioneering school leaders and teachers from across the globe, Roberts weaves real life examples with research backed expert advice on all aspects of integrating character education in schools, including chapters on cultural context, leadership, and staff training.
Talking Consent
Authors: Wallis Thalia , Wallis Pete
Published: January 2025

This book provides teachers and parents with the 'need-to-knows' to educate groups of young people about consent, pornography, sexting and many other related topics, as well as giving them the tools to ward themselves against abusive behaviour. Initiating a discussion with young people on topics around sex can seem daunting, but Talking Consent is full of lesson plans, workshops and creative ideas for introducing and promoting constructive discussions around these areas - while also dispelling common myths, and giving appropriate answers to difficult questions that may arise from these discussions. Inclusive of everybody, including the LGBT+ community and people with disabilities, this book will provide professionals with the information they need to spark and shape conversation around these complex issues in an assured way.
The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook
Authors: Knightsmith Pooky
Published: January 2025

This book is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to promote and encourage mental health in their school, or evaluate their existing provision, in line with current government priorities. It covers not only the day-to-day practical steps you can take to meet the mental health needs of learners, but also a provides a whole bank of ideas for ensuring you adopt a whole-school approach to positive mental health.

Pooky Knightsmith lays out tried and tested tools you can use to evaluate the overall mental health of a school, showing how to improve and support the mental health of staff, and how to ensure that the voice of every learner is heard and valued, including the most vulnerable – and that everyone involved with the school feels safe, healthy and happy. Pooky’s simple ‘litmus test’ framework lays out six practical areas you can explore to implement change within your own school, with explanations, sheets to fill in, tips from loads of school staff, and case examples that break these ideas down into easily digestible chunks. This much-needed book is a jumping off point for meaningful change in all aspects of your school community that will promote, support and strengthen mental health at whole-school level.
Working with Relational Trauma in Schools
Authors: Golding Kim S. , Phillips Sian , Bombèr Louise Michelle
Published: January 2025

Written by experienced clinicians, this book provides an exploration of how educators can easily use Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) to help vulnerable pupils to thrive.

DDP is an intervention model for children and young people who have experienced trauma in past relationships. Safety and security is increased through offering emotional connection in a variety of ways, helped by the attitude of PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy). The model gives children the opportunity to experience the relationships necessary for healthy development, emotional regulation and resilience.

This book gives educators all the tools they need to embed DDP into their practice, including building connections with students, partnerships with parents, understanding the theory behind DDP, and overcoming the challenges of implementing it in practice. These principles can be adapted to support pupils at all levels.
Self-Regulation Skills in Young Children
Authors: Asquith Sue
Published: January 2025

This essential handbook for all early years practitioners provides a wider awareness of self-regulation in babies and young children. It emphasises the importance of giving children positive attachments and empathy, and provides fun ideas of how to promote coping strategies for them.

The book explains what self-regulation is and why it is important, as well as making child and brain development easy to understand. It shows what self-regulation looks like in practice and how early years practitioners can support children to develop it with 30+ activities. The first part of the book offers accessible explanations and theory, and the second half provides reflective points, activities and case studies to support some of the information provided in part one. The strategies, activities and tips can be easily applied in childcare settings and shared with parents.
How to Stop Homophobic and Biphobic Bullying
Authors: Charlesworth Jonathan
Published: January 2025

This vital teachers’ guide to challenging homophobic and biphobic bullying offers unique insights to address the issue at its core. With a renewed focus on a whole school approach, it builds capacity in those who work with young people and inspires an inclusive approach in every setting. Laying out clear advice on how to recognise, stop and prevent homophobic and biphobic bullying, readers are given strategies to work with its perpetrators, bystanders and targets. The author explains how to handle disclosures regarding sexual orientation and provides advice on effective Anti-Bullying Policy referencing homophobic and biphobic bullying. Based upon the work of the UK’s leading and award-winning LGBT+ anti-bullying charity Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) this book additionally explores why young people are too often reluctant to report these forms of bullying; the increasing role of the online environment and the profound impacts bullying can have well into adulthood. Written by an expert in this field, this essential guide is for teachers, youth workers, the care sector and anyone with a duty of care towards young people.
The Everyday Autism Handbook for Schools
Authors: Droney Claire , Verbiest Annelies
Published: January 2025

A practical, easy-to-read introduction to the ideas and strategies that can be implemented within the classroom to help autistic children achieve their full potential. With an introduction to autism and its key differences, insights from autistic individuals and case studies drawn from years of experience, this is the definitive resource for busy teachers supporting autistic children within a mainstream or specialist school environment.

This book provides guidance on a variety of topics related to teaching autistic children in primary school, including adapting the curriculum, ensuring effective communication with staff and parents, fostering emotional regulation, as well as staff self-care. Each chapter includes easy-to-follow guides and resources, providing solutions, direction and support for teachers to help students on the autism spectrum to thrive.
Challenging Perfectionism
Authors: Starley Dawn
Published: January 2025

Perfectionism is frequently seen as a positive trait but it can have a stifling effect on young people's education and growth and can negatively impact any student regardless of their level of ability. This guide offers professionals working with teenagers the latest research into perfectionism alongside tried-and-tested strategies to alleviate the anxiety associated with it.

The first section addresses the theory and context behind perfectionism, including definitions, prevalence, links to other conditions and causal factors. The second section offers easy-to-use activities based on CBT, ACT and DBT to help young people and the professionals working with them to address the tendencies which negatively impact students' lives and academic progress.
Supporting Staff Mental Health in Your School
Authors: Sayer Amy
Published: January 2025

This is an accessible guide for schools explaining how to implement effective techniques to improve staff mental health. Drawing on case studies from years of experience supporting staff mental health, Amy Sayer introduces inexpensive, practical and realistic strategies that schools can implement to ensure the mental wellbeing of teaching staff.

This book provides steps to ensure that self-care and family time do not slip under the radar in the face of increasing pressure and limited resources. From providing adequate staff room facilities to ensuring that teachers can set clear boundaries around weekends and break times, these ideas create and foster a culture of openness around mental health and help teachers to re-discover their love of teaching.
A Real-World Guide to Restorative Justice in Schools
Authors: Bradford Nicholas , LeSal David
Published: January 2025

This book is designed to help you navigate the challenges and joys of building and maintaining a healthy restorative ecosystem in your school, while providing concrete tools and real-world stories to guide you through the process.

Traditional methods of discipline are commonly found to be ineffective, and this book shows how restorative justice can benefit schools in a huge variety of ways, such as decreasing the need for suspensions, increasing academic outcomes, and improving the health of your whole school community.

Written by the founder and the education director of the National Center for Restorative Justice, each and every chapter is packed with expertise on everything from carrying out the stages of a restorative circle to understanding the importance of conflict. The authors pull no punches in showing that this work is not always easy, but their passion for restorative justice shines out of every page, demonstrating just how valuable this approach can be in bringing the absolute best out of your students and school.
The Teacher’s Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance
Authors: Truman Clare
Published: January 2025

This essential guide for working with PDA pupils outlines effective and practical ways that teachers and school staff can support these pupils, by endorsing a child-led approach to learning and assessment.

Beginning with an introduction to PDA and how it can affect the education experience, it is then followed by thoughtful, useful strategies school staff can implement to build a collaborative relationship with pupils and help them to thrive in the school environment. The activities presented aim to make children more comfortable and at ease, and therefore better able to learn. It covers key issues for children with PDA, such as sensory issues, preferred language and phrasing of demands, social skills, and recognising distressed behaviour. The chapter summaries and simple activities listed throughout make this a useful tool for busy teaching staff working with PDA pupils.