In this study, we use a mixed methods approach to analyze the conversational content and interactions constituting five family groups' visits to the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro (AquaRio), the ...largest marine aquarium in South America, to understand how families interact with science and construct meaning regarding science and conservation. The audiovisual records of the family groups were analyzed using categories that investigate the types of interactions and conversations that may take place in scientific‐cultural venues. The results suggest that, throughout the visits, family members were driven by their observation and contemplation of the animals on exhibit to interact with each other to share information about marine biodiversity and its conservation. The adults, children, and explainers all had fundamental roles in the construction of dialogues on scientific topics. The adults adopted behaviors that facilitated learning, made associations with previous experiences, read panels, and contextualized the information to their family's reality. The children were notable for their protagonism, asking questions, giving explanations, and sharing their previous knowledge, experiences and opinions about the animals and the conservation of marine biodiversity based on scientific reasoning. Therefore, this study provides evidence of the important role that AquaRio could play in providing opportunities for families to have conversations about biodiversity and conservation while raising awareness about the impacts of human activities on the oceans.
Acrocomia aculeata
is a native palm distributed widely throughout Brazil that is used in a diverse array of products from the food industry to biodiesel oil production. This study uses nine ...microsatellite loci to assess the genetic diversity, spatial genetic structure (SGS), and mating system of
A. aculeata
. A total of 200 samples were collected from four populations (Fusquinha—FU, Padre Josimo—PJ, Gleba XV-GB, and Amparo—AM), in São Paulo State, Brazil. We also collected fruits from 20 randomly selected seed trees in the FU population to assess mating patterns, for a total of 246 genotyped embryos. We identified a total of 103 alleles and all loci were polymorphic. The average observed heterozygosity (
H
o
) ranged from 0.410 (AM) to 0.531 (FU) and expected heterozygosity (
H
e
) ranged from 0.547 (PJ) to 0.615 (GB). The average fixation index (
F
) ranged from 0.043 to 0.254 for FU and AM populations, respectively. The coancestry coefficient (
θ
x
y
) was significant up to 38 m in PJ the population and 71 m in AM. Individual palm outcrossing rates were predominantly high (
t
m
= 0.985) and the paternity correlation (
r
p
(
m
)
= 0.02) was significantly low, indicating a high probability of the occurrence of half-sibs. Compared to other palm species, the studied populations show high levels of genetic diversity. Our results confirm that
A. aculeata
is primarily allogamous, with no significant paternity correlation, and seeds should be harvested from at least 40 trees to ensure high levels of genetic diversity in seed collection programs.
RESUMO: Neste estudo, utilizamos registros audiovisuais para analisar as conversas de 10 grupos familiares durante visita à exposição temporária “Oceanos” (Museu da Vida, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) para ...compreender como os visitantes se engajaram com temas da conservação da biodiversidade marinha. Os resultados trazem evidências de que a exposição despertou o interesse das famílias ao utilizar objetos de natureza diversa para retratar temas de interesse vinculados ao contexto familiar. As famílias conversaram entre si e interagiram com a exposição compartilhando informações sobre os oceanos e a biodiversidade marinha. Os adultos adotaram comportamentos facilitadores: fazer perguntas, ler painéis e fazer associações com experiências anteriores que engajaram as crianças. As crianças participaram ativamente compartilhando seu conhecimento e suas opiniões sobre os animais. A exposição sensibilizou os visitantes para a poluição dos ecossistemas marinhos oferecendo oportunidades para as conversas e reflexões sobre os comportamentos que impactam a biodiversidade marinha e os meios de protegê-la.
RESUMEN: En este estudio, utilizamos grabaciones audiovisuales para analizar las conversaciones de 10 grupos familiares durante una visita a la exposición temporal “Océanos” (Museu da Vida, Río de Janeiro, Brasil) para comprender cómo los visitantes se involucraron con temas de conservación de la biodiversidad marina. Los resultados evidencian que la exposición despertó el interés de las familias al utilizar objetos de diferente naturaleza para retratar temas de interés vinculados al contexto familiar. Las familias hablaron entre sí e interactuaron con la exposición compartiendo información sobre los océanos y la biodiversidad marina. Los adultos adoptaron conductas facilitadoras: hacer preguntas, leer paneles y hacer asociaciones con experiencias previas que involucraron a los niños. Los niños participaron activamente compartiendo sus conocimientos y opiniones sobre los animales. La exposición sensibilizó a los visitantes sobre la contaminación de los ecosistemas marinos al ofrecer oportunidades para conversar y reflexionar sobre los comportamientos que impactan la biodiversidad marina y las formas de protegerla.
ABSTRACT: In this study, we used audiovisual recordings to analyze the conversations of 10 family groups during a visit to the temporary exhibition “Oceanos” (Museu da Vida, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) to understand how visitors engage with themes of marine biodiversity conservation. The results provide evidence that the exhibition aroused the interest of families by using objects of different nature to portray topics of interest linked to the family context. Families talked to each other and interacted with the exhibition by sharing information about the oceans and marine biodiversity. Adults adopted facilitating behaviors: asking questions, reading panels and making associations with previous experiences that engaged children. Children actively participated by sharing their knowledge and opinions about the animals. The exhibition sensitized visitors in respect to the pollution of marine ecosystems by offering opportunities for conversation and reflection on behaviors that impact marine biodiversity and ways to protect it.
Pressure on tropical forests by agriculture and livestock expansion, frequently leads to highly fragmented and isolated populations. Limited gene fow drives increased drift and genetic ...differentiation among populations, ultimately reducing the overall genetic diversity of forest tree species. Balforoudendron riedelianum (Engl.) Engl., commonly known as pau marfm (ivory tree), a valuable Brazilian hardwood tree used in carpentry and building, is currently endangered due to logging and forest fragmentation. Information on genetic diversity and structure of remnants populations is necessary to support its conservation and sustainable management. Microsatellite markers are an effective tool for understanding and quantifying the effects of fragmentation on genetic diversity. Seven microsatellite markers were developed and validated using a sample of 98 individuals. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 3 to 25, the observed and expected heterozygosities from 0.051 to 0.909 and 0.050 to 0.930, respectively, the fxation index corrected for null alleles from 0.036 to 1.0 and all markers were found in linkage equilibrium. This microsatellite marker set is suitable to estimate population genetic parameters in support of sustainable management and conservation, and to assess relatedness and parentage in breeding populations.
experiência da criança em foco Scalfi, Graziele; Massarani, Luisa; Ibanes Aguiar, Bruna ...
La Salle (Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil),
04/2024, Letnik:
28, Številka:
3
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Neste estudo, temos como objetivo entender as experiências das crianças em visita familiar ao zoológico, por meio das conversas e interações. Os participantes incluíram sete famílias com crianças ...entre 4 e 11 anos. A visita foi gravada na perspectiva da criança, por meio de uma câmera do tipo GoPro durante o percurso. Os registros audiovisuais foram codificados seguindo um protocolo que identifica os tipos de conversas e interações e, posteriormente, por uma análise realizada por meio da codificação axial em que emergiram os seguintes constructos: (1) Interesse, (2) Interação social e exploração do ambiente, (3) Construção de significado e (4) Emoções. Os resultados evidenciam que as crianças foram protagonistas dentro de seu grupo familiar, demonstrando autonomia no espaço e interesse pelos animais, com diálogos que indicam a construção de sentido e respostas emocionais – aspectos importantes para as experiências de aprendizagem.
Neste estudo, utilizamos registros audiovisuais para analisar as conversas de seis famílias para compreender como as famílias se engajam com os animais em exibição na Fundação Zoológico de São Paulo. ...Ao compartilhar informações sobre os animais a partir de experiências anteriores e informações expostas nos painéis, as famílias puderam identificar e interpretar o comportamento exibido pelas espécies. As crianças atuaram como protagonistas conduzindo conversas, escolhendo percurso, lendo e interpretando as informações expostas nos painéis. Os adultos atuaram como facilitadores auxiliando na compreensão de termos científicos. Portanto, os resultados evidenciam que ao conectarem cognitiva e emocionalmente com os animais, as famílias vivenciaram uma experiência social positiva e passível de adquirir novos significados.
We analyzed the conversational content and interactions of ten families, with the aim of understanding the learning experience of families in a scientific exhibition. As instrument of analysis, it ...was used a protocol combining theoretical and empirical aspects of interactivity. The results show that the families actively participated in the exhibition, observing and talking about the animals, asking questions, looking for answers and elaborating explanations based on scientific thinking. The adults acted as facilitators of learning and for this they were supported by information panels promoting the connection with previous experiences. Children show curiosity, emotions and behaviors that evidence their learning experiences and interest in scientific topics.
Resumen Analizamos el contenido conversacional y las interacciones de diez familias, con el fin de comprender cómo es la experiencia de aprendizaje en una exposición científica. Como herramienta de ...análisis se utilizó un protocolo que combina aspectos teóricos y empíricos de la interactividad. Los resultados evidencian que las familias participaron activamente en la exhibición, observando y conversando sobre los animales, haciendo preguntas, buscando respuestas y elaborando explicaciones basadas en el pensamiento científico. Los adultos actuaron como facilitadores del aprendizaje y para ello se apoyaron en paneles informativos fomentando la conexión con experiencias previas. Los niños muestran curiosidad, emociones y comportamientos que evidencian sus experiencias de aprendizaje e interés por temas científicos.
Abstract We analyzed the conversational content and interactions of ten families, with the aim of understanding the learning experience of families in a scientific exhibition. As instrument of analysis, it was used a protocol combining theoretical and empirical aspects of interactivity. The results show that the families actively participated in the exhibition, observing and talking about the animals, asking questions, looking for answers and elaborating explanations based on scientific thinking. The adults acted as facilitators of learning and for this they were supported by information panels promoting the connection with previous experiences. Children show curiosity, emotions and behaviors that evidence their learning experiences and interest in scientific topics.
Neste estudo de abordagem quanti-qualitativa, analisamos o conteúdo conversacional de 13 famílias durante visita espontânea ao Aquário Jacques Huber, em Belém, com o objetivo de compreender como os ...membros das famílias se engajam com a exposição. Para a coleta de dados, utilizamos uma câmera subjetiva que fez os registros audiovisuais, que posteriormente foram analisados por meio da codificação das conversas entre os membros das famílias. Nossos resultados trazem evidências de que a exposição suscitou o interesse das famílias, que compartilharam informações sobre os animais ao longo da visitação. Em geral, os genitores direcionaram a atenção das crianças para os animais e fizeram perguntas que aguçaram sua curiosidade. As crianças participaram ativamente das conversas com os pais e mediadores, buscando respostas para as questões levantadas, lendo painéis e compartilhando seus conhecimentos. O engajamento das famílias se deu nos níveis cognitivo, comportamental e emocional, facilitado pelo encontro dos contextos dos visitantes e do aquário, que suscitou conversas significativas e a coconstrução de significado.
In this study with a quanti-qualitative approach, we analyzed the conversational content of 13 families during a spontaneous visit to the Jacques Huber Aquarium, in Belém, in order to understand how ...family members, engage with the exhibition. For data collection, we used a subjective camera that made the audiovisual records, which were analyzed through the coding of the conversations between the members of the families. Our results provide evidences that the exhibition aroused the interest of the families, who shared information about the animals during the visit. In general, the parents addressed the children's attention to the animals and raised questions that evoked their curiosity. The children actively participated in conversations with parents and explainers by searching for answers, reading panels and sharing their knowledge. The engagement of the families took place at the cognitive, behavioral and emotional levels, facilitated by the encounter of the contexts of the visitors and the aquarium, which gave rise to significant conversations and the co-construction of meaning.