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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53606#.VMntxizQrzE Author(s)    J. Santiago 1 , C. E. da Silva 1 , A. F. Machado 1 , M. G. Muniz Washington 2   Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Quantum Electronics, University of Stateof Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . 2 Engineering College, University of Stateof Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . ABSTRACT In this paper, we propose a new contextualization of the so-called scientific method in teaching practices in science and engineering education. We report an objectification in information and communication technologies (ICT) for simulate the reaction rates during an class and its inclusion in the above-mentioned pedagogical purpose, that, in tune with the current realities of schools, rehearses reflections of a future with another horizon for teaching/learning engineering and other sciences. KEYWORDS Methodology , Science Education , ...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=48652#.VK4Z_snQrzE Author(s)   Christian Etzrodt Affiliation(s) Law Department, Yamanashi Gakuin University, Kofu, Japan . ABSTRACT Text interpretations are usually leading to ambiguous results. This is especially the case for the interpretation of Max Weber’s methodology. I discuss Thomas Burger’s interpretation that Weber applied Rickert’s methodology and that he never developed his own standpoint regarding the methodological problems. In contrast to this view, I propose an alternative interpretation based on the Methodenstreitin economics and the philosophies of Kant and Rickert. In my opinion Weber offered a very unique solution to an old philosophical problem, which resulted in a complete break with the Platonic and Aristotelian tradition. His solution is what I call the postulate of internal consistency (a logical consistent application of an arbit...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=47513#.VFg8XGfHRK0 Author(s) Irlys Barreira , Geísa Mattos Affiliation(s) Sociology Graduate Program, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil . Sociology Graduate Program, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil . ABSTRACT Sociological and anthropological productions that take the city as their object of investigation have met new approaches in Brazil, especially since the 1990s. This paper aims to discuss the recent theoretical and empirical trajectories of research proposals as their authors take the city to the spotlight. This scientific endeavor analyzes a corpus of theses and dissertations produced by student...