ABSTRACT. This study aimed to assess the impact of microalgal concentrations in diets on the settlement and metamorphosis stages of pediveliger larvae and spat of Crassostrea gigas oysters. Diets containing microalgal concentrations of 8, 12, and 16×104 cells mL-1 were administered for seven days during the larval settlement phase of pediveliger larvae. In the metamorphosis and postlarval cultivation phases, diets with microalgal concentrations of 8, 16, 24, and 32×104 cells mL-1 and a control group without food were tested for 14 and 21 days, respectively. Growth, yield, and survival were assessed every seven days. The diet comprised 30% Isochrysis galbana and 70% Chaetoceros muelleri microalgae. In the metamorphosis phase, the results revealed no significant differences in larval metamorphosis rate and survival across the tested diets. The concentrations exhibited similar survival in the spat with an initial average shell height of 0.657 ± 0.05 mm, with a significant difference only in growth. In the spat with an initial average shell height of 0.830 ± 0.12 mm, no differences in survival were observed among the tested concentrations. We concluded that diets of 12 and 16×104 cells mL-1 provide high rates of larval metamorphosis and spat yield during the larval settlement and metamorphosis phases. During the spat cultivation phases, diets of 32 and 24×104 cells mL-1 could optimize the cultivation time and yield of C. gigas spat in the laboratory. However, when considering survival alone, no advantage was found in providing a diet with a microalgal concentration above 8×104 cells mL-1 across all C. gigas oyster cultivation phases.

Resumen El presente trabajo busca explorar una serie de elementos constitutivos del mito del rapto de Europa en las versiones de Mosco (Europa), Ovidio (Metamorfosis 2. 833-875 y 6. 103-107; Fastos 5. 603-620), Aquiles Tacio (Leucipa y Clitofonte 1), Luciano de Samósata (“Céfiro y Noto”, Diálogos marinos) y Nono de Panópolis (Dionisíacas 1). El objetivo es intentar determinar la(s) fuente(s) que pudo haber utilizado cada autor, a partir de la mención u omisión de algunos de estos componentes en las distintas reelaboraciones, así como también los cambios en la forma de emplearlos.

Abstract The present work aims to explore a series of constituent elements of the myth of the rape of Europa in the versions of Moshus (Europa), Ovid (Metamorphosis 2. 833-875 and 6. 103-107; Fasti 5. 603-620), Achilles Tatius (Leucippe and Clitophon 1), Lucian of Samosata (“Zephyrus and Notus”, Dialogues of the Sea Gods) and Nonus of Panopolis (Dionysiaca 1). The objective is to try to determine the source(s) that each author could have used, based on the mention or omission of some of these components in the different rewritings, as well as the changes in the way they are used.

Resumen Para ofrecer una ruta de lectura del pensamiento feminista-deleuziano, se propone la revisión propuesta por Rosi Braidotti, filósofa de la diferencia y del posthumanismo, respecto a la recepción y reelaboración de la inmanencia radical, así como la diferencia sexual en vinculación con el pensamiento de Gilles Deleuze. A través de Metamorfosis. Hacia una teoría materialista del devenir y los conceptos clave, como devenir-mujer y devenir-insecto, se entabla una relación con los feminismos visuales contemporáneos. El diálogo entre ambas recepciones, la filosófica y la artística, implica un acercamiento a la problematización y la comprensión del conflicto capital-vida, además de las aportaciones de la producción feminista en el arte. Hace patente una ruta de revisión en la teoría feminista actual, dicha ruta se adhiere a una línea materialista, con profundas raíces clásicas, de una ontología del cuerpo.

Abstract To offer a reading route of feminist-Deleuzian thought, the review proposed by Rosi Braidotti, philosopher of difference and posthumanism, is presented regarding the reception and reworking of radical immanence, as well as sexual difference in connection with thought by Gilles Deleuze. Through Metamorphosis. Towards a materialist theory of becoming and key concepts, such as becomingwoman and becoming-insect, a relationship is established with contemporary visual feminisms. The dialogue between both receptions, the philosophical and the artistic, implies an approach to the problematization and understanding of the capital-life conflict, in addition to the contributions of feminist production in art. It makes evident a route of revision in current feminist theory, this route adheres to a materialist line, with deep classical roots, of an ontology of the body.

Abstract Climate change (CC) is the greatest evidence of the "metamorphosis of the world" and is changing the temperature and rainfall patterns, but also the social, cultural and health systems on planet Earth. The unpredictability of climactic phenomena and their multidimensional impacts on human and environmental health contribute to making our understanding of the world increasingly difficult. Moreover, history has proven that technoscience alone is not enough to deal with these problems. A global appeal is now emerging for the humanities and social sciences to also deal with the human and non-human issues raised by CC, notably through their integration with the areas of health and sustainability. The aim of this article is to present and discuss some of the first results of the Composing Worlds: Humanities, Well-Being and Health transdisciplinary network, which consists of a network of experts in the humanities, social sciences and health who think about issues of well-being and health in contemporary technological societies. The methodology used in the first phase of the project consisted of an interview with open questions, made by the network of 12 researchers. This was an exploratory study that used thematic analysis to identify the original key ideas of each author and corresponding main themes. The themes were then organised into semantic groups or thematic clusters. It is hoped that some of these clusters will contribute to discussing how CC has already altered our ways of being, living and thinking about the world, and will also contribute to dealing with the challenges related to the risks of CC on health and well-being throughout the 21st century.

Resumo As alterações climáticas (AC) são a maior evidência da “metamorfose do mundo” e estão a mudar os regimes de temperatura e de pluviosidade, mas também os sistemas sociais, culturais e de saúde no planeta Terra. A imprevisibilidade dos fenómenos climáticos e os seus impactes multidimensionais na saúde humana e ambiental contribuem para tornar a nossa compreensão do mundo cada vez mais difícil. Além disso, a história provou que a tecnociência, sozinha, não é suficiente para lidar com estes problemas. Um apelo global está agora a despertar para que as humanidades e as ciências sociais também lidem com as questões humanas e não humanas levantadas pelas AC, nomeadamente através da sua integração com as áreas da saúde e da sustentabilidade. Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar e discutir alguns dos primeiros resultados da rede transdisciplinar Compor Mundos: Humanidades, Bem-Estar e Saúde, que consiste numa rede de especialistas em humanidades, ciências sociais e da saúde que pensam sobre as questões do bem-estar e da saúde nas sociedades tecnológicas contemporâneas. A metodologia usada na primeira fase do projeto consistiu numa entrevista com perguntas abertas, construída de forma participativa pela rede de 12 investigadores. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa exploratória que utilizou a análise temática para identificar as ideias-chave originais de cada autor e a indução dos temas principais correspondentes. Os temas foram então organizados em grupos de correspondência semântica, ou clusters temáticos. Espera-se que alguns destes clusters contribuam para discutir como as AC já alteraram as nossas maneiras de ser, viver e pensar sobre o mundo, e contribuam também para lidar com os desafios relacionados com os riscos das AC na saúde e no bem-estar ao longo do século XXI.

ABSTRACT Metamorphosis is a term inherent to colonial reality in which ontological and identity paradigms and conceptions reveal a recurring question in African literature: Who am I? Based on this, this article aims to analyze the phenomenon of metamorphosis/transmutation as a characteristic of real-animist texts, which is an aesthetic consequence arising from the animistic conception of perceiving the world. We will discuss how the presence of the imaginary of traditional African religiosity translates into recurrent unusual episodes, such as transmutations, through the works of African writers such as Nigerian Amos Tutuola, Angolan Décio Bettencourt, and Mozambican Mia Couto. Finally, we will observe that the presence of this phenomenon translates not only into a mythical imaginary but also into becoming-individual and becoming-nation in societies fragmented identity-wise by colonialism. literature I metamorphosistransmutation metamorphosis transmutation realanimist real animist texts world episodes transmutations Tutuola Bettencourt Couto Finally becomingindividual becoming individual becomingnation nation identitywise wise colonialism

RESUMO “Metamorfose” é um termo inerente à realidade colonial, em que os paradigmas e concepções ontológicas e identitárias descortinam uma questão recorrente na literatura africana: Quem sou eu? A partir disso, este artigo objetiva analisar o fenômeno da metamorfose/transmutação como uma das características do texto real-animista, consequência estética advinda da concepção animista de ver o mundo. Para tanto, discutiremos como a presença do imaginário da religiosidade tradicional africana se traduz em recorrentes episódios insólitos - como a transmutação -, através da obra de escritores africanos, como o nigeriano Amós Tutuola, o angolano Décio Bettencourt e o moçambicano Mia Couto. Por fim, veremos que a presença deste fenômeno traduz não só um imaginário mítico, mas os devires homem e nação em sociedades fragmentadas identitariamente pelo colonialismo. Metamorfose “Metamorfose colonial eu disso metamorfosetransmutação metamorfose realanimista, realanimista real animista, real-animista mundo tanto , africanos Tutuola Couto fim mítico colonialismo

Abstract Alitta succinea (Leuckart, 1847) is an errant segmented worm from the Nereididae family (Annelida) and is broadly distributed around the greater Atlantic basin. A. succinea is a resilient mobile omnivore that plays an important role in connecting lower and upper levels of the food web. Like many other nereidids, A. succinea metamorphoses into reproductive swimming forms, called epitokes, before entering the water column to spawn. In Galveston, Texas the species A. succinea is commonly found in fouling communities attached to artificial structures in marinas. This study presents a two-year survey of a population found in the Texas A&M University at Galveston Boat Basin. Over the two-year period, we collected over 2,000 A.succinea individuals for a gross comparison of population dynamics and morphometrics. During the summer, we found high numbers of small individuals, indicating a primary recruitment period. This was further corroborated by the high number of epitokes in the summer compared to the winter and spring. During the summer and fall, the observed epitokes were significantly smaller than those found in the winter and spring, which supports previous research that shows a positive relationship between temperature and developmental rates. The continual presence of epitokes indicates the existence of a recruitment process that occurs continuously throughout the year. In terms of morphometrics, atokes and epitokes, both females and males, had their own unique profiles. As we expected, epitokes have larger eyes and wider posterior segments compared to atokes. Interestingly, we found females to be significantly larger than males, no matter the season. This study presents an updated approach to staging sexually reproductive individuals to help standardize taxonomic descriptions. Leuckart, Leuckart (Leuckart 1847 Annelida (Annelida basin A web nereidids forms spawn marinas twoyear two year AM M Basin period 2000 2 000 2,00 Asuccinea morphometrics spring fall rates males profiles expected Interestingly season descriptions 184 200 00 2,0 18 20 0 2, 1

Abstract The osseous vascular endothelium encompasses a vast intricate framework that regulates bone remodeling. Osteoporosis, an age-associated systemic bone disease, is characterized by the degeneration of the vascular architecture. Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms underpinning the metamorphosis of endothelial cells (ECs) with advancing age remain predominantly enigmatic. In this study, we conducted a systematic analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and the associated pathways in juvenile and mature femoral ECs, utilizing data sourced from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) repositories (GSE148804) and employing bioinformatics tools. Through this approach, we successfully discerned six pivotal genes, namely Adamts1, Adamts2, Adamts4, Adamts14, Col5a1, and Col5a2. Subsequently, we constructed a miRNA-mRNA network based on miRNAs displaying differential expression between CD31hiEMCNhi and CD31lowEMCNlow ECs, utilizing online repositories for prediction. The expression of miR-466i-3p and miR-466i-5p in bone marrow ECs exhibited an inverse correlation with age. Our in vivo experiments additionally unveiled miR-466i-5p as a pivotal regulator in osseous ECs and a promising therapeutic target for age-related osteoporosis. remodeling Osteoporosis ageassociated disease architecture Nevertheless (ECs enigmatic study DEGs (DEGs GEO (GEO GSE148804 GSE (GSE148804 tools approach Adamts1 Adamts Adamts2 Adamts4 Adamts14 Col5a1 Cola Col Col5a2 Subsequently miRNAmRNA miRNA mRNA CDhiEMCNhi CD hiEMCNhi CDlowEMCNlow lowEMCNlow prediction miR466i3p miRip miR 466i 3p i p miR466i5p 5p agerelated related osteoporosis GSE14880 (GSE14880 Col5a GSE1488 (GSE1488 GSE148 (GSE148 GSE14 (GSE14 GSE1 (GSE1 (GSE

Abstract This article aims to critically analyze the metamorphosis undergone by the concept and application of contractual autonomy in labor relations in Brazil under the impact of neoliberalism. It proposes to capture, from theoretical texts, the movements inherent to the capitalist mode of production and the process of formulation of collective autonomy, as a means to overcome the insufficiency of individual autonomy. It then proceeds to examine the current labor relations in Brazil, identifying the impact of such rationality on the roots of legislative ruptures and changes in contractual forms, based on the changes introduced by Law 13,467/2017 in the Consolidation of Labor Laws. From this same theoretical perspective, the Provisional Measures, issued in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, stand as "legal experiments" with the potential to be absorbed by legislation and by contractual relations in the post-pandemic period. neoliberalism capture texts forms 134672017 13 467 2017 13,467/201 Laws perspective Measures Covid19 Covid 19 Covid-1 pandemic legal experiments postpandemic post period 13467201 1 46 201 13,467/20 Covid1 Covid- 1346720 4 20 13,467/2 134672 2 13,467/ 13467 13,467 1346 13,46 134 13,4 13,

Resumo Este artigo tem por objeto a análise crítica das metamorfoses sofridas pelo conceito e aplicação da autonomia contratual, nas relações de trabalho no Brasil, sob o impacto do neoliberalismo. Propõe captar, a partir de textos teóricos, os movimentos inerentes ao modo de produção capitalista e o processo de formulação da autonomia coletiva, como meio de suprir a insuficiência da autonomia individual. Avança para realizar o exame das relações de trabalho atuais, no Brasil, identificando o reflexo de tal racionalidade na base das rupturas legislativas e nas mutações das fórmulas contratuais, a partir das mudanças inseridas pela Lei 13.467/2017 na Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho. Sob essa mesma ótica teórica, constata que as Medidas Provisórias, editadas no curso da pandemia do Covid-19, apresentam-se como “experimentos jurídicos” com potencial de serem absorvidos pela legislação e pelas das relações contratuais no período pós-pandêmico. contratual Brasil neoliberalismo captar teóricos coletiva individual atuais 134672017 13 467 2017 13.467/201 Trabalho teórica Provisórias Covid19, Covid19 Covid 19, 19 Covid-19 apresentamse apresentam se experimentos jurídicos póspandêmico. póspandêmico pós pandêmico. pandêmico pós-pandêmico 13467201 1 46 201 13.467/20 Covid1 Covid-1 1346720 4 20 13.467/2 Covid- 134672 2 13.467/ 13467 13.467 1346 13.46 134 13.4 13.

Abstract Temperature affects the rate of biochemical and physiological processes in amphibians, influencing metamorphic traits. Temperature patterns, as those observed in latitudinal and altitudinal clines, may impose different challenges on amphibians depending on how species are geographically distributed. Moreover, species’ response to environmental temperatures may also be phylogenetically constrained. Here, we explore the effects of acclimation to higher temperatures on tadpole survival, development, and growth, using a meta-analytical approach. We also evaluate whether the latitude and climatic variables at each collection site can explain differences in species’ response to increasing temperature and whether these responses are phylogenetically conserved. Our results show that species that develop at relatively higher temperatures reach metamorphosis faster. Furthermore, absolute latitude at each collection site may partially explain heterogeneity in larval growth rate. Phylogenetic signal of traits in response to temperature indicates a non-random process in which related species resemble each other less than expected under Brownian motion evolution (BM) in all traits, except survival. The integration of studies in a meta-analytic framework allowed us to explore macroecological and macroevolutionary patterns and provided a better understanding of the effects of climate change on amphibians. clines distributed Moreover constrained Here survival development metaanalytical meta analytical approach conserved faster Furthermore nonrandom non random BM (BM metaanalytic analytic

ABSTRACT Sarcophagidae flies have great forensic importance, since different instars of their larval development are used in the determination of the postmortem interval (PMI) of corpses. However, for many species, intrapuparial developmental data are scarce. Here we analyzed the intrapuparial development of the sarcophagid Peckia pexata and describe the chronological and morphological changes that occur during metamorphosis. We reared approximately 330 specimens originating from the Colombian Amazon in the laboratory. Prepupae were identified by size reduction and coloration change. During the first five days of the study, four individuals were sampled every three hours, then every six hours until adult emergence. Specimens were fixed in 96% alcohol, then immersed in Carnoy solution for 24 hours and in formic acid (5%) for 48 hours for dissection and analysis of morphological changes. Four morphological phases of intrapuparial development of P. pexata were observed: 1) larva pupa apolysis, which lasted, in average, 9 h; 2) cryptocephalic pupa, 6 h; 3) phanerocephalic pupa, 6.5 h; and 4) pharate adult (transparent eyes, 48 h; yellow eyes, 216 h; pink eyes, 35 h; and red eyes, 52 h). The pharate adult was fully formed at 340 h and adult emergence occurred at 372.5 h or 15.5 days. We also described the formation of the prepupa, the pupariation and the final metamorphosis for the imago and compared it with the known events for Peckia intermutans, Peckia lambens (Sarcophagidae) and Lucilia eximia (Calliphoridae). importance PMI (PMI corpses However species scarce 33 laboratory change study 96 alcohol 2 5% 5 (5% 4 P observed 1 apolysis lasted average 3 65 6. transparent eyes 21 h. . h) 34 3725 372 372. 155 15 15. prepupa intermutans (Sarcophagidae Calliphoridae. Calliphoridae (Calliphoridae) (5 37 (Calliphoridae (

RESUMEN Las moscas Sarcophagidae tienen gran importancia forense, ya que diferentes etapas de su desarrollo larvario son utilizadas en la determinación del intervalo post mortem (IPM) de cadáveres. Sin embargo, para muchas especies los datos sobre el desarrollo intrapupal son escasos. Aquí analizamos el desarrollo intrapupal del sarcofagido Peckia pexata y describimos los cambios cronológicos y morfológicos que ocurren durante la metamorfosis. Criamos aproximadamente 330 especímenes originarios de la Amazonía colombiana en laboratorio. Prepupas se identificaron por la reducción de tamaño y cambio de color. Durante los primeros cinco días se tomaron muestras de cuatro individuos cada tres horas, y posteriormente cada seis horas hasta la emergencia de los adultos. Los especímenes se fijaron en alcohol al 96%, posteriormente se sumergieron en solución Carnoy durante 24 horas y en ácido fórmico (5%) durante 48 horas, para disección y el análisis de los cambios morfológicos. Observamos cuatro etapas del desarrollo intrapupal de P. pexata: 1) larva pupa apolisis, que duró, en promedio, 9 h; 2) pupa criptocefálica, 6 h; 3) pupa fanerocefálica, 6.5 h; y 4) adulto farado (ojos transparentes, 48 h; ojos amarillos, 216 h; ojos rosados, 35 h; y ojos rojos, 52 h). El adulto farado se formó completamente a las 340 h y la emergencia del adulto se produjo a las 372.5 h o 15,5 días. También describimos la formación de la prepupa, la pupariación y la metamorfosis final para el imago y lo comparamos con los eventos conocidos para Peckia intermutans, Peckia lambens (Sarcophagidae) y Lucilia eximia (Calliphoridae). forense IPM (IPM cadáveres embargo escasos 33 laboratorio color adultos 96 96% 2 5% 5 (5% 4 P 1 apolisis duró promedio criptocefálica 3 fanerocefálica 65 6. transparentes amarillos 21 rosados rojos h. . h) 34 3725 372 372. 155 15 15, prepupa intermutans (Sarcophagidae Calliphoridae. Calliphoridae (Calliphoridae) (5 37 (Calliphoridae (

Abstract: The narrative of a young woman who, after experiencing painful losses in her family, embarks on a journey into the unknown, where she undergoes a strange mutation, ultimately transforming into a reptile, is the subject of the novel El animal sobre la Piedra by Daniela Tarazona, originally published in 2008. The protagonist’s metamorphosis sparks a discussion about monstrosity and normality, a split that marks our Western culture and is also the object of Michel Foucault’s reflections in Abnormal. The "monster" is, for Foucault, the first of the "figures" or "circles" framed within the concept of "abnormality", an idea that gained a more precise configuration in the nineteenth century. In addition to Foucault, the concepts of facialization and living body, developed by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, and of metamorphosis, discussed by Emanuelle Coccia and Caroline Bynum, are of interest for the proposed reading. For Emanuelle Coccia, metamorphosis is a biological phenomenon that encompasses the antecedents of both the human and the non-human. The human body, in its historical process, was once that of a primate and this, in turn, also lived other previous life forms. Thus, the present study seeks to disarticulate the opposition constructed between humans and animals, perceiving how animality has always been a negative take on the Antropocene. Abstract who family unknown mutation reptile Tarazona 2008 protagonists protagonist s normality Foucaults Foucault Abnormal monster "monster figures "figures circles "circles abnormality, abnormality , "abnormality" century body Guattari Bynum reading nonhuman. nonhuman non human. non-human process this turn forms Thus animals Antropocene 200 "abnormality 20 2

Resumen La narrativa de una joven mujer que, después de experimentar dolorosas pérdidas en su familia, parte en un viaje hacia lo desconocido y allí pasa a vivir una extraña mutación, transformándose en reptil, es el asunto de la novela El animal sobre la Piedra, de Daniela Tarazona, publicado originalmente en 2008. La metamorfosis de la protagonista produce la discusión sobre la monstruosidad y la normalidad, escisión que marca nuestra cultura occidental y que también es objeto de las reflexiones de Michel Foucault en Los anormales. El "monstruo" constituye, para Foucault, la primera de las "figuras" o "círculos" enmarcados en el concepto de "anormales", idea que gana una configuración más precisa en el siglo XIX. Además de Foucault, interesan para la lectura propuesta los conceptos de rostificación y de cuerpo vivo, desarrollados por Gilles Deleuze y Félix Guattari, y de metamorfosis, trabajados por Emanuelle Coccia y Caroline Bynum. Para Emanuelle Coccia, la metamorfosis es un fenómeno biológico que cubre los antecedentes tanto del humano como del no humano. El cuerpo humano, en su proceso histórico, ya fue el de un primate y éste, a su vez, también vivió otras formas de vida anteriores. De ese modo, el presente estudio busca desarticular la oposición construida entre humanos y animales percibiendo como la animalidad siempre tuvo una inflexión negativa en el ámbito del Antropoceno. familia mutación reptil Piedra Tarazona 2008 normalidad anormales monstruo "monstruo constituye figuras "figuras círculos "círculos anormales, , "anormales" XIX vivo Guattari Bynum histórico éste vez anteriores modo Antropoceno 200 "anormales 20 2

Resumo A narrativa de uma jovem mulher que, após experimentar dolorosas perdas em sua família, parte em uma viagem rumo ao desconhecido e lá passa a viver uma estranha mutação, vindo a se transformar em réptil, é o assunto do romance El animal sobre la piedra, de Daniela Tarazona, publicado originalmente em 2008. A metamorfose da protagonista provoca a discussão sobre monstruosidade e normalidade, cisão que marca a nossa cultura ocidental e que também é objeto das reflexões de Michel Foucault em Os anormais. O “monstro” constitui, para Foucault, a primeira das “figuras” ou “círculos” enquadrados no conceito de “anormais”, ideia que ganha uma configuração mais precisa no século XIX. Além de Foucault, interessam para a leitura proposta os conceitos de rostificação e de corpo vivo, desenvolvidos por Gilles Deleuze e Félix Guattari, e de metamorfose, trabalhados por Emanuelle Coccia e Caroline Bynum. Para Emanuelle Coccia, a metamorfose é um fenômeno biológico que abarca os antecedentes tanto do humano como do não-humano. O corpo humano, em seu processo histórico, já foi o de um primata, e este, por sua vez, também viveu outras formas de vida anteriores. Desse modo, o presente estudo procura desarticular a oposição construída entre humanos e animais percebendo como a animalidade sempre constituiu uma tomada negativa no âmbito do antropoceno. família mutação réptil piedra Tarazona 2008 normalidade anormais monstro “monstro constitui figuras “figuras círculos “círculos anormais, , “anormais” XIX vivo Guattari Bynum nãohumano. nãohumano não humano. não-humano histórico primata este vez anteriores modo antropoceno 200 “anormais 20 2

ORIENTATION: The accounting labour market has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years, leading to new demands for generic skills. Universities have responded to the new demands by implementing several reforms in the accounting curriculum to address skills gap. Despite these major reforms, educational expectation gap is persistent in Botswana. RESEARCH PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop a framework for skills development for employability in the competitive and dynamic accounting environment in Botswana. MOTIVATION FOR THE STUDY: A skills gap was identified, implying the need for a framework for skills development for employability in the competitive and dynamic environment, thereby improving the graduate's pervasive skills. RESEARCH DESIGN, APPROACH AND METHOD: This study employs a qualitative research approach to extract and analyse key themes, quotes and insights from recent reports submitted to Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) by students and industrial supervisors. Utilising thematic data analysis, this research systematically examines the qualitative data gathered to elucidate the effectiveness of competency frameworks as perceived by both parties. MAIN FINDINGS: Institutions of Higher Learning in Botswana are mandated to equip students with job market-relevant skills. However, graduates often fall short in critical areas such as advanced cognitive abilities, socio-behavioural competencies and information technology (IT) proficiency, hindering their effective transition from academia to the workforce. PRACTICAL AND/OR MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS: The contribution and societal impact of this study are summed up in a proposed framework for skills development for employability in the competitive and dynamic accounting environment in Botswana. CONTRIBUTION AND/OR VALUE-ADD: The proposed framework is designed so that universities can equip students with soft skills needed in ever changing accounting environment.

Resumen: Nos proponemos compartir resultados de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo estudiar los procesos de gestión colectiva en dos emprendimientos laborales autogestivos de Uruguay, que trabajan desde la perspectiva de la desmanicomialización. Se trató de una investigación cualitativa, situada y experiencial a partir del despliegue de una etnografía. En este artículo abordaremos los resultados de dos objetivos específicos, uno sobre las estrategias y metodologías universitarias vinculadas a los procesos de conformación y sostén de dichas experiencias y otro sobre las estrategias desplegadas para acompañar el padecimiento de lxs integrantes. Compartiremos algunos resultados en relación a las preguntas: ¿para qué y por qué se acompaña? ¿qué es lo que se acompaña? ¿cómo se acompaña?. Identificamos que ambos proyectos se llevan adelante desde la extensión universitaria, a partir de un proceso de incubación de emprendimientos cooperativos integrado solo por personas usuarias de servicios de salud mental, que denominamos: autogestión-solo-de-ellos. Este proceso implicó acompañar y sostener un doble pasaje, o sea generar ruptura con la lógica manicomial y con la lógica salarial para configurar y consolidar un emprendimiento de gestión colectiva. Esto significó para los equipos universitarios acompañar y desplegar distintas estrategias en relación a la triada: trabajo-acogida-vida. Destacamos tres componentes transversales del acompañamiento que fueron: no sustituir (hacer con), sostener otras temporalidades y abordaje interdisciplinario y en red.Durante el proceso de incubación se produce una metamorfosis a partir de que egresadxs universitarixs deciden integrar las experiencias como socixs/cooperativistas e inician un proceso que definimos como: autogestión-de-un-nosotrxs.

Abstract: We propose to share results of a research that aimed to study the collective management processes in two self-managed labor enterprises in Uruguay, which work from the perspective of demanicomalization. It was a qualitative, situated and experiential investigation based on the deployment of an ethnography. In this article, we will address the results of two specific objectives, one on the university strategies and methodologies linked to the processes of formation and support of these experiences and another on the strategies deployed to accompany the suffering of the members. We will share some results in relation to the questions: why and what for is it accompanied? What is accompanied? And how is it accompanied? We identified that both projects are carried out by the university extension, based on an incubation process of cooperative ventures made up only of users of mental health services, which we call: self-management-only-of-them. This process involved accompanying and sustaining a double passage; that is, generating a break with the asylum logic and with the salary logic to configure and consolidate a collective management undertaking. This meant for the university teams to accompany and deploy different strategies in relation to the triad: work-welcome-life. We highlighted three transversal components of support, which were not substituting (doing with), supporting other temporalities, and an interdisciplinary and network approach. During the incubation process, a metamorphosis occurs when university graduates decide to integrate the experiences as partners/cooperativists and begin a process that we define as: self-management-of-an-us.

Resumo: Propomos compartilhar resultados de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo estudar os processos de gestão coletiva em duas empresas trabalhistas autogeridas no Uruguai, que funcionam na perspectiva da desmanicomalização. Tratou-se de uma investigação qualitativa, situada e experiencial baseada no desdobramento de uma etnografia. Neste artigo abordaremos os resultados de dois objetivos específicos, um sobre as estratégias e metodologias universitárias vinculadas aos processos de formação e sustentação dessas experiências e outro sobre as estratégias utilizadas para acompanhar o sofrimento dos membros. Compartilharemos alguns resultados em relação às questões: para que e por que é acompanhado? O que é acompanhado? E como é acompanhado? Identificamos que ambos os projetos são realizados pela extensão universitária, a partir de um processo de incubação de empreendimentos cooperativos formados apenas por usuários de serviços de saúde mental, o que denominamos: autogestão-só-deles. Este processo envolveu acompanhar e sustentar uma dupla passagem, ou seja, gerar uma ruptura com a lógica asilar e com a lógica salarial para configurar e consolidar um empreendimento de gestão coletiva. Isso significou que as equipes universitárias acompanhassem e implantassem diferentes estratégias em relação à tríade: trabalho-acolhimento-vida. Destacamos três componentes transversais do apoio, que foram: não substituir (fazer com), apoiar outras temporalidades e uma abordagem interdisciplinar e em rede. Durante o processo de incubação, ocorre uma metamorfose quando os graduados universitários decidem integrar as experiências como parceiros/cooperativistas e iniciam um processo que definimos como: autogestão-de-um-nós.

Abstract. The reproductive and larval performance of Pteria sterna associated with anomalous environmental factors was evaluated, testing the hypothesis that the transition from La Niña to El Niño in 2008-2009 affected the “normal” periods in which ripe broodstock are collected and larvae are reared in a hatchery. Seasonal sampling included 2 reproductive periods (February and April 2009), 1 pre-reproductive period (November 2008), and 1 post-reproductive period (June 2009). Of the 40 oysters collected in each period, 20 were used for induced spawning and larval culture, while 20 were used to evaluate indices of reproductive performance. Water temperature, salinity, and seston content were monitored in each period. Sea surface temperature (SST) data associated with anomalous environmental conditions were obtained from the Aqua-MODIS satellite. Variations in SST affected reproductive performance more than larval performance in Pteria sterna. Spawning induction failed in November 2008 and succeeded in February, April, and June 2009, although only the larvae from April completed metamorphosis and settled, given the riper broodstock, larger oocytes, and favorable environmental conditions (21.80 °C; 31 mg·L-1 total seston; +0.50 °C SST). Positive SST anomalies (+0.50 to +1.10 °C) from August to December 2008 resulted in longer summer conditions that affected spawning in February 2009. In June 2009 (22.50 °C; 29.50 mg·L-1 total seston; +0.40 °C SST), when the percentages of ripe gonads and mature oocytes were small, the larvae were not viable, and few spat settled. In addition to collecting ripe broodstock in winter-spring for optimal larval and spat viability, we recommend including a brief conditioning period at the hatchery following the spawning peak and a second conditioning period in late autumn to promote nutrient recycling and natural gamete recovery.

Resumen. Se estudió el desempeño reproductivo y larvario de Pteria sterna en relación a factores ambientales anómalos, hipotetizando que la transición entre los eventos de La Niña y El Niño 2008-2009 afectó los periodos “normales” para recolectar reproductores maduros y cultivar larvas en laboratorio. Se realizaron muestreos estacionales en 2 periodos reproductivos (febrero y abril 2009), 1 periodo pre-reproductivo (noviembre 2008) y 1 periodo post-reproductivo (junio 2009). De las 40 ostras recolectadas en cada periodo, 20 se utilizaron para evaluar el desove y cultivo larvario y 20 para determinar indicadores de condición reproductiva. La temperatura, salinidad y contenido de seston se monitorearon en cada periodo. Los datos de temperatura superficial del mar (TSM) asociados a condiciones ambientales anómalas se obtuvieron del satélite Aqua-MODIS. Las variaciones en la TSM afectaron más el desempeño reproductivo que el desempeño larvario de Pteria sterna. La inducción al desove falló en noviembre 2008 y fue exitosa en febrero, abril y junio 2009, aunque solo en abril las larvas completaron la metamorfosis y se fijaron, a partir de reproductores más maduros, ovocitos más grandes y condiciones ambientales favorables (21.80 °C; ~31 mg·L-1 seston total; +0.50 °C TSM). Las anomalías positivas de TSM (+0.50 a +1.10 °C) de agosto a diciembre 2008 favorecieron un verano más largo que afectó el desove de febrero 2009. En junio 2009 (22.50 °C, 29.50 mg·L-1 seston total, +0.40 °C TSM), cuando los porcentajes de gónadas y ovocitos maduros eran bajos, las larvas no fueron viables y pocas semillas se fijaron. Además de recolectar reproductores maduros en invierno-primavera para una viabilidad óptima de las larvas y semillas, recomendamos incluir un breve periodo de acondicionamiento en el laboratorio después del pico de desove y un segundo a finales del otoño para promover el reciclaje de nutrientes y la recuperación natural de gametos.

Abstract The complicated interrelationship between advertising and visual culture is the subject of this research paper. It demonstrates the significant influence of visual culture on advertising and vice versa by investigating the history, theoretical foundations, and modern advertising practices. This research study offers important insights into the comprehensive nature of advertising and its role in influencing current visual culture through an exhaustive analysis of case studies and academic literature. The paper navigates through the evolutionary trajectory of advertising, spanning historical roots to contemporary paradigms, elucidating its symbiotic association with visual culture. The exploration encompasses an array of visual tools wielded by advertisers - ranging from imagery, symbols, aesthetics, and semiotics - highlighting their strategic deployment to engage audiences and manipulate cultural perceptions. Examining the moral issues raised by the persuasiveness of visual communication in advertising is at the heart of this study. This research examines visual persuasion's ethical ramifications and societal effects, critically evaluating its influence on forming collective awareness. Resorting to an extensive array of scholarly works and case studies, this study sheds light on the ever-changing advertising landscape. It examines cases in which advertising campaigns have left a lasting impression on visual culture with great care, demonstrating these media's significant impact on modern society. Essentially, this work unravels the complex relationship between advertising and visual culture, operating as a complete storehouse of information. It provides a deeper knowledge of how advertising shapes and is shaped by the visual world of our times, laying the groundwork for understanding the complex dynamics.

Resumo O tema do presente trabalho de investigação é a relação complexa entre a publicidade e a cultura visual. Este estudo demonstra a influência significativa da cultura visual na publicidade e vice-versa, investigando a história, os fundamentos teóricos e as práticas modernas da publicidade. Também oferece interpretações importantes sobre a natureza variada da publicidade e do seu papel na influência da cultura visual atual, através de uma análise exaustiva de estudos de caso e da literatura académica. Abrangendo desde as raízes históricas até aos paradigmas contemporâneos, este artigo percorre a trajetória evolutiva da publicidade, elucidando a sua associação simbiótica com a cultura visual. A exploração engloba uma série de ferramentas visuais utilizadas pelos agentes publicitários - desde imagens, símbolos, estética e semiótica -, destacando a sua utilização estratégica para envolver as audiências e manipular as perceções culturais. A análise das questões morais da utilização da persuasão da comunicação visual na publicidade está no centro deste estudo. Esta investigação examina as ramificações éticas e os efeitos sociais da persuasão visual, fornecendo uma avaliação crítica da sua influência na formação da consciência coletiva. Utilizando uma vasta gama de trabalhos académicos e estudos de caso, este estudo lança luz sobre a paisagem em constante mudança da publicidade. Examina cuidadosamente os casos em que as campanhas publicitárias deixaram uma impressão duradoura na cultura visual, iluminando o impacto significativo que estes meios de comunicação têm na sociedade moderna. Essencialmente, esta obra desvenda a complexa relação entre a publicidade e a cultura visual, atuando como um depósito de informação e proporciona um conhecimento mais profundo da forma como a publicidade molda e é moldada pelo mundo visual dos nossos tempos, lançando as bases para a compreensão da sua complexa dinâmica.