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PROJETOS DE ESCOLARIZAÇÃO E INGRESSO DE ESTUDANTES NEGROS NA UNIVERSIDADE EM CONTEXTO DE AÇÕES AFIRMATIVAS
Authors: Mongim Andrea Bayerl 
Published: August 2017

<p>Neste artigo busco analisar, com base em pesquisa etnográfica, projetos de escolarização construídos por discentes negros e oriundos de famílias consideradas de baixa renda que ingressaram na Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, mediante sistema de reserva de cotas. O implemento de ações afirmativas para ingresso no ensino superior tem assumido lugar de fundamental importância para a efetivação de projetos de escolarização destes estudantes em nível superior. No entanto, além das dificuldades de ordem material presentes no processo de efetivação de tal projeto, são também amplos e significativos os desafios de ordem simbólica. No processo de ingresso e permanência na universidade tem-se observado concepções e práticas discriminatórias e excludentes, por parte de grupos, de agentes institucionais ou nas relações interpessoais. Por esta via, conclui-se que as concepções de justiça subjacentes às políticas de ação afirmativa, propulsoras da objetivação do projeto de ingresso na universidade, não são observadas no que se refere à permanência e conclusão do curso superior.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
EDITORIAL
Authors: Heringer Rosana 
Published: August 2017

<p>Temos a satisfação de apresentar ao público o novo número da Revista Contemporânea de Educação (RCE), que conta com a publicação do número temático <em>Educação das relações étnico-raciais e educação em comunidades remanescentes de quilombos</em>. Com este número temático, a RCE pretende contribuir para o aprofundamento e a difusão de conhecimento sobre desafios que permanecem na educação brasileira quando tratamos de desigualdades e da diversidade étnico-racial. Tomamos como ponto de partida o reconhecimento dos avanços importantes nesta temática, no Brasil, nas últimas décadas. A partir dos anos 1990, principalmente com a mobilização do movimento negro, passaram a ser incorporadas preocupações com a questão da diversidade étnico-racial na educação. Esse processo se fortaleceu com a sanção da Lei nº 10.639/2003, que modificou a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação Nacional (LDB) para incluir o ensino de história e cultura afro-brasileira e africana na educação básica brasileira. Desde então, houve importantes avanços na inclusão desta agenda na educação básica através da ampliação da oferta de livros de literatura infantil com tal temática, bem como da promoção crescente de mecanismos de capacitação de professores nesse campo. A efetiva implementação da lei, entretanto, ainda está cercada de inúmeros desafios, principalmente no que diz respeito à sua incorporação como atividade permanente e de caráter interdisciplinar no currículo escolar. Também identificamos desafios referentes à formação inicial e continuada de professores de diferentes campos de conhecimento para que eles possam incorporar a perspectiva da diversidade étnico-racial no seu trabalho cotidiano. </p>
Analysis of domestic water demand variables of a residential colony in Ajmer, Rajasthan (India)
Authors: Singh Ganpat , Goel Arun , Choudhary Mahender 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
In this paper, significant variables of domestic urban water demand required for the purpose of estimation of urban water supply in five planned colonies of the City of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, are identified. The data for these 16 variables are entered in the multiple linear regression (MLR) (stepwise) models in SPSS software, and domestic water demand models are developed. Based on these models, the six most significant variables, namely temperature (T), rainfall (RF), family size (FS), family income (FI), number of bathrooms (NB), and age of house (AH), are identified. The data of 16 variables are further utilized in principal component analysis (PCA), and five factors/variables are extracted, comprising combinations of these 16 variables. A regression coefficient of 0.76 is obtained in the PCA model. These six significant variables are further fed into a multilayer perceptron neural network (NN) model for water demand forecasting. The linear regression coefficient of NN is 0.90, very close to the MLR (stepwise) coefficient of 0.89, and verifying the dependence of water demand on these six variables. The outcome of the study suggests that the six variables are significant for estimation of water demand for Ajmer.
Effect of television broadcasts of global sporting events on short-term changes in the use of water from the water supply network
Authors: Marszelewski Włodzimierz , Piasecki Adam 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The article discusses the influence of television broadcasts of global sporting events on water usage in the city of Toruń during the final match of the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The analyses covered accurate data of water usage (recorded every 1 minute) in the city on the day of the final match. The obtained results were compared with the data for the same days of the week (Sundays) but with no such important events. A completely different trend in water usage was documented during the television broadcast, including: exponential and short-term increases and decreases in water demand immediately after the end of the successive parts of the football match. The deviations in water usage from the normal trend for the same day of the week and the same hours ranged from −318 to more than 550 m3·h−1 (calculated on an hourly basis). Therefore, water usage can be a good indicator of the interest of audiences in television programmes, particularly in those gathering millions of viewers, such as broadcasts of global sporting events.
Reactor performance and membrane fouling of a novel submerged aerobic granular sludge membrane bioreactor during long-term operation
Authors: Li Jianfeng , Liu Yanjun , Li Xiaoning , Cheng Fangqin 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The aerobic granular sludge membrane bioreactor (AGS-MBR) has the potential for simultaneous carbon/nitrogen removal and membrane fouling mitigation. Most studies have focused on comparison of granular sludge MBR and flocculent sludge MBR in short-term tests using synthetic wastewater. In this study, two identical AGS-MBRs were developed, and the reactor performance and membrane fouling were examined systemically over 120 days for synthetic wastewater and municipal sewage treatment, respectively. Results showed that regular granules with good settling ability were developed and maintained throughout the experimental period. Regardless of the substrate type, AGS-MBR demonstrated a stable removal of carbon (85–95%) and nitrogen (50–55%) in long-term operation. In addition, the membrane fouling propensity is apparently lower in AGS-MBRs with no membrane cleaning for 4 months at a flux of 20 L m−2h−1. The filtration resistance analysis indicates that the main membrane resistance was caused by irreversible fouling in both of the reactors. Membrane foulant analysis indicates that proteins in extracellular polymeric substances are more prone to be attached by the membrane of AGS-MBRs because of their hydrophobic nature. This study shows that AGS-MBR is effective and stable for municipal sewage treatment and reuse during long-term operation.
Water management and sustainability of water resources
Authors: Stevović Svetlana , Nestorović Žarko , Lutovac Mitar 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
As a limited resource, especially under market conditions, water should be managed at the highest level of efficiency. This approach, however, leads to a conflict with the sustainability principle. At the basic level it could be defined as a question: ‘Is the market eager to pay the sustainability cost?’ If it is, then the cost of sustainability shall be determined and explicated in the price of water unit delivered to the customer. If not, sustainability is then jeopardized. The solution to this conflict may be a test from a responsible aspect for the current generation towards water resources. This paper aims to research the management of water resources methods from the aspect of sustainability under the conditions of uncompleted and uncertain information. In this paper, the model for water resources availability forecasting is analysed from the aspect of different influences.
Analyzing the risk factors of private–public partnerships for water supply projects using fuzzy synthetic evaluation: a case study of Iranian water supply projects
Authors: Rezaeenour Jalal , Mousavi-Saleh Mohammad , Kolahkaj Abdol Rahman 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
To compensate for the lack of funds for investment in private sector and infrastructure projects, governments may propose public–private partnerships (PPPs) to be able to use share capital and establish the necessary infrastructure of the country. The current study was undertaken to identify and determine the risk factors in PPPs for water supply projects in Iran. After identifying the risk factors using failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), the risk priority number of each was assessed. This identified the most critical risk factors, which were then categorized into experimental, legal, financial, and technological subcategories. The fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE) technique and FMEA method were then blended and the FSE technique was modified for measuring the overall risk level. The computational results show that the levels of risk were ranked as follows (highest to lowest): financial, experimental, technological and legal. The level of risk in the financial subcategory was 6.11, in the experimental was 6.05 and in the technological and legal was 5.94 and 5.83, respectively. The overall risk level in PPPs for Iranian water supply projects considering linguistic variables as the criteria was 5.98, which is high. This level of risk confirms the applicability and suitability of the model.
Effect of a Behavioral Intervention Strategy for Adoption and Maintenance of a Physically Active Lifestyle: The Italian Diabetes and Exercise Study 2 (IDES_2)
Authors: Balducci Stefano , D’Errico Valeria , Haxhi Jonida , Sacchetti Massimo , Orlando Giorgio , Cardelli Patrizia , Vitale Martina , Bollanti Lucilla , Conti Francesco , Zanuso Silvano , Nicolucci Antonio , Pugliese Giuseppe ,   for the Italian Diabetes and Exercise Study 2 (IDES­_2) Investigators
Published: August 2017

OBJECTIVE
Adherence to physical activity (PA) recommendations is hampered by the lack of effective strategies to promote behavior change. The Italian Diabetes and Exercise Study 2 (IDES_2) is a randomized controlled trial evaluating a novel behavioral intervention strategy for increasing PA and decreasing sedentary time (SED-time) in patients with type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
The study randomized 300 physically inactive and sedentary patients with type 2 diabetes 1:1 to receive theoretical and practical counseling once yearly for 3 years (intervention group [INT]) or standard care (control group [CON]). Here, we report the 4-month effects on objectively (accelerometer) measured daily light-intensity PA (LPA), moderate-to-vigorous–intensity PA (MVPA), and SED-time, and cardiovascular risk factors.

RESULTS
LPA and MVPA both increased, and SED-time decreased in both groups, although changes were significantly more marked in INT participants (approximately twofold for LPA and SED-time and approximately sixfold for MVPA). A significant reduction in HbA1c was observed only in INT subjects. An increase in LPA &gt;0.92 h · day−1 and in MVPA &gt;7.33 min · day−1 and a decrease in SED-time &gt;1.05 h · day−1 were associated with an average decrease in HbA1c of ∼1% and also with significant improvements in fasting glucose, body weight, waist circumference, and hs-CRP. Changes in PA and SED-time were independent predictors of improvements in HbA1c.

CONCLUSIONS
This behavioral intervention is effective in the short term for increasing LPA and MVPA and reducing SED-time. Significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk profiles were observed in subjects experiencing the most pronounced changes in PA and SED-time, even if below the recommended level.
POLA STRES PADA MAHASISWA PRAKTIKUM
Authors: Uyun Zahrotul , Mahmud Riza , Mahmud Riza 
Published: August 2017

Abstraksi Jumlah mahasiswa yang mengalami stres meningkat setiap semester. Respon stres dari setiap mahasiswa berbeda, Respon tersebut tergantung pada kondisi kesehatan, kepribadian, pengalaman sebelumnya terhadap stres, mekanisme koping, jenis kelamin dan usia, besarnya stresor, dan kemampuan pengelolaan emosi dari masing-masing individu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola stres pada mahasiswa praktikum di Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 75 mahasiswa yang sedang mengambil mata kuliah praktikum di Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan menggunakan dokumentasi, pengukuran tekanan darah, dan skala stres. Teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dengan simple random sampling. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Secara umum pola stres diawali karena adanya aktivitas fisik yang berlebihan pada mahasiswa praktikum. Hal ini membuat mahasiswa merasa kelelahan dan tegang sehingga tubuh meresponnya dengan timbulnya stres. Mahasiswa awal yang mengambil mata kuliah praktikum yaitu berusia 18–20 tahun lebih rentan terkena stres dibandingkan dengan mahasiswa akhir praktikum yang berusia 21–24 tahun. Sedangkan berdasarkan jenis kelamin, mahasiswa praktikum perempuan lebih rentan mengalami stres daripada mahasiswa praktikum laki – laki. Kemudian pada mahasiswa praktikum dengan stres berat lebih berpotensi memiliki tekanan darah lebih tinggi dari pada mahasiswa praktikum yang memiliki stres sedang dan ringan. Kata Kunci: Pola Stres, Usia, Jenis Kelamin, Tekanan Darah, Mahasiswa Praktikum
Effect of Electronic Games on Problem-Solving Skills in a Sample of Hearing-Impaired Children in Pre-School
Authors: Turkestani Maryam H. O. 
Published: August 2017

This study aimed to answer the question of whether the Tablet devices affected children's problem solving skills in hearing-impaired children. It was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The research involved sixteen five-year-old hearing-impaired children and divided these children equally into two groups (experimental and control group). The experimental hearing-impaired children played with an iPad devices for a period of 6 months. The children were assessed at entry to the study on their problem solving capacities, in order to compare their development, using four subscales of the British Ability Scale-II (BAS-II). The four sub-scales were non-verbal. The results revealed significant differences between the experimental and control groups in their capacity to solve problems, using four subscales of the BAS II: Block Building (BB), Picture Similarities (PS), Pattern Construction (PC) and Copying (C), which showed the effectiveness of the technology devices on the skills of hearing impaired children.
Negative Impacts of Cultural Globalization on Islamic Identity: A Regional Project on Hashemite University Students
Authors: Salman Fawwaz Y. , Alkhazalleh Mohammad S. 
Published: August 2017

This study aims at identifying the viewpoints of Hashemite University students re-garding the negative impacts of cultural globalization on Islamic identity. The sample (n = 403) was from undergraduate students of Hashemite University. The total number of undergraduate students of the university is 24000 students. The study was conducted during the second semes- ter of the academic year 2016. A researcher-made questionnaire with appropriate validity and reliability was used to collect data. The questionnaire was distributed to sample of students. The findings indicate that The Hashemite University students' viewpoints were moderate. Also, there are statistically significant differences attributed to sex and in favor of males. However, there was no statistically significant difference attributed to college.
Environmental Citizenship from the Perspective of University Staff at Ain Shams University
Authors: Abdelaal Reham R. 
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at identifying the dimensions of environmental citizenship from the perspective of university staff members in Ain Shams University, and its relation with some variables including gender, college (theoretical and practical) and scientific degree. The study was done using the descriptive method, and a questionnaire consisting of 63 items distributed on four dimensions (Environmental Justice -Environmental Rights Environmental Responsibility and participation in environmental decision-making). The researcher checked its validity and reliability and the questionnaire was distributed to a sample consists of 268 University staff Member's. The results of the study showed that there were differences in the average of the degrees of perception of Ain Shams university staff members of dimensions of the environmental citizenship. The dimension of environmental rights came in the first degree, as it reflected a very large degree of perception, followed by both dimensions of environmental responsibility and participation in environmental decision-making, which reflected a large degree of perception, and finally the dimension of environmental justice which reflecteda a medium degree of perception. The study also showed that there no were statistically significant differences related to gender, while there were statistically significant differences at the level of 0.05 related to the variables of college and scientific degree.
The Effect of Teaching Science Using McCarthy's' Model (4 MAT) on the 8th Grade Students' Retention of Learning in Jordan
Authors: Adili Abdelsalam M. 
Published: August 2017

This study aimed at finding the effect of using McCarthy's' Model (4 MAT) on 8th grade students' retention of learning in Jordan. The subjects of the study consisted of 86 students from the eighth grade from one Zarqa city school in the second semester of the academic year 2014/2015. The sample was divided into two groups: the experimental group which was taught using 4 MAT model, and the control group which learned in the traditional way. To achieve the objectives of the study, a quasi-experimental approach was followed, and the researcher prepared a valid and reliable achievement test which aimed at measuring students' achievement and retention of learning science. The results revealed statistically significant differences in the students' achievement and retention of learning science due to the method of teaching, and in favor of the experimental group which learned by using the 4-MAT model. In the light of the results, the study recommended the invitation of science teachers to use 4 MAT model in their teaching.
The Effect of a Proposed Program for Leaning Swimming based on Modern Styles of Teaching on Performance Skills and Swimming Anxiety
Authors: Alhayek Sadiq , Moobarak Abdelbaset , Rubea’an Awatif 
Published: August 2017

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of a proposed swimming on physical education students' performance and swimming anxiety. The sample consisted of the experimental group (N= 13) and the control group (N=13). The results indicated that the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group on the skills of gliding stroke, front crawl kicking, back crawl kicking, standing, jumping into the water and crawl stroke. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the elementary backstroke skills. The results also indicated that the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in the swimming anxiety scale. The researchers recommended conducting other studies with other age groups.
Student Teachers’ Perceptions about the Teaching Practice Supervisors’ role in developing their Instructional Practices
Authors: Eissa Shahinaz , Rbu-latifeh Raed 
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at exploring Student Teachers' Perceptions about the Teaching Practice Supervisors' role in developing their instructional practices at the University of Jordan. The sample of this study consisted of (79) students, (40) of them were specialized in Classroom Teacher Education and (39) in Childhood Education. Data was collected using a 39- item questionnaire covering four fields: instructional planning, instructional performance, classroom management and instructional evaluation. The findings of this study indicated a strong effect of the teaching practice supervisors' role. Besides, there were no significant statistical differences in the mean scores of student teachers' perceptions due to gender and interaction between gender and specialization. However, there was a significant statistical difference due to specialization.
Perceptions of Arabic teachers of the educational component of the Arabic Education program in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University: An evaluative study
Authors: Alhashmi Abdullah , Eissa Abdu Alrahman 
Published: August 2017

The study aimed at investigating the Arabic teachers' perceptions about the educational (professional) component of the Arabic Education program. A questionnaire was administered to 105 graduates from 2000 to 2007. The questionnaire included three categories: (1) educational courses; (2) goals for educational component; and (3) teaching practice. The results indicated that the graduates highly benefited from most educational courses. Graduates reported that the goals for educational component and teaching practice were moderately achieved. A statistically significant difference was found between male and female graduates' means in "educational courses" in favor of female graduates. Regarding the effect of Graduation Grade, there was a significant difference in educational courses" between those who graduated with "Good" and those who graduated with Excellent" in favor of "Excellent" grade. However, no significant differences between the graduates' responses were found with regard to the effect of graduates' current position. The study presents some recommendations for improving the educational component of the Arabic Education program and for conducting further research.
The Relationship between Automatic Negative Thoughts and Depression among a Sample of University of Nizwa Students
Authors: Aldahadha Basim Mohammad , Sulaiman Suad Mohamed 
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the automatic thoughts and depression in light of gender, specialization, level of study, achievement and hours of internet-usage. The sample of this study consisted of 329 (101 males and 228 females). Two instruments were used to collect the data: the Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ) and the Beck Depression Inventory- second edition. (BDI-II). The results showed a positive correlation between depression and ATQ (r = 0.8, p. < 0.001). There was a negative correlation between ATQ and depression among non-depressed students (r = -0.78, p < 0.001). There were significant differences between male and female students (p < 0.05) in favor of females in ATQ. There were significant differences between the levels of achievement in favor of students with excellent GPA. The results also showed that there were no significant differences (p 0.05) that related to other variables.