http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/15575 2026-06-11T18:07:31Z 2026-06-11T18:07:31Z Nobre, Francisca Érica Cardoso http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/86718 2026-06-11T15:17:37Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Análise da segurança hídrica domiciliar a partir da percepção dos residentes do município de Quixeramobim, Ceará Autor(es): Nobre, Francisca Érica Cardoso Abstract: This study aimed to analyze household water security in the municipality of Quixeramobim, Ceará, based on residents’ perceptions, through a comparison between urban and rural areas. Specifically, the study sought to characterize households in terms of socioeconomic conditions, water infrastructure, and sanitation; analyze families’ perceptions regarding household water security indicators; measure water security levels; and compare the level of water security between urban and rural households. To this end, a structured questionnaire was used, covering dimensions related to water availability, quality, acceptability, and accessibility, as well as socioeconomic and infrastructure information. The measurement of water security levels was carried out through the construction of a Household Water Security Index (HWSI), obtained by aggregating indicators measured on a Likert scale from 1 to 5. The comparison between groups was conducted based on mean index values and the application of the Mann–Whitney test for independent samples. The results indicate that household water insecurity does not manifest at extreme levels, with a predominance of a moderate level of water security in both urban and rural areas. Although mean values are slightly higher in the urban area, this difference was not sufficient to change the overall classification between the groups, suggesting relatively similar conditions in aggregate terms. However, the disaggregated analysis of the indicators reveals relevant inequalities between the contexts. Statistically significant differences were identified in the dimensions of availability and accessibility, with better results in the urban area, while the rural area showed better performance in the quality dimension. On the other hand, no statistically significant differences were observed in the income dimension, indicating relative socioeconomic homogeneity among the analyzed households. Thus, although the aggregated index points to similar levels of water security, the analysis of specific dimensions reveals the persistence of structural inequalities in access to water in Quixeramobim, especially in rural areas. These disparities are partially mitigated by adaptive strategies developed by households, but they still limit the achievement of higher levels of household water security. Tipo: Tese

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Marques, Eliê Regina Fedel http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/86673 2026-06-09T23:14:35Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Profetas da chuva em Quixadá/CE: tradição, ressignificação e adaptação no semiárido cearense Autor(es): Marques, Eliê Regina Fedel Abstract: In the countryside of Ceará, specifically in Quixadá, a municipality characterized by a semi- arid climate and limited rainfall, the "Rain Prophets" play a crucial role in forecasting precipitation and fostering hope. They employ empirical methods and environmental observations to develop climatic and agricultural knowledge and practices. The primary objective of this thesis is to investigate the tradition of the Rain Prophets in Quixadá, by understanding its historical evolution, analyzing its adaptations to social, environmental, and technological transformations, and evaluating its future perspectives. Additionally, the study aims to: trace the historical evolution of this tradition by identifying its cultural heritage and ancestral roots; investigate contemporary experiences by systematizing their methods into classification categories; and assess the role of these prophets in modern society amidst current global changes. The research adopts a qualitative approach, employing an exploratory and descriptive lens to understand complex social and environmental phenomena. The methodological framework consisted of three stages: a systematic literature review; primary data collection via semi-structured interviews with 12 prophets who participate in the annual meetings in Quixadá (utilizing the "snowball" sampling technique); and an interpretive data analysis. The results indicate a complex, multifaceted tradition, characterized by family lineages that have preserved this knowledge for up to five generations. The institutionalization of the "Annual Meetings of the Rain Prophets of Quixadá" has transformed a once dispersed and individualized practice into a collective event, consolidating it as a public ritual of identity affirmation and a potent mechanism for media visibility. The research identified a variety of observation methods, classified into four distinct categories: Natural (the most used), Religious/Mystical, Mixed (combining natural and religious observations), and Scientific/Empirical. The findings demonstrate that "the Rain Prophet" is not a homogeneous category, but rather a diverse spectrum of practices, identities, and adaptive strategies. This spectrum encompasses traditionalists, who resist technological innovations to maintain the "purity" of the tradition, to integrators, who incorporate meteorological data into their bservations. This heterogeneity reflects different ways of negotiating the tensions between tradition and modernity. This study offers original contributions to the field, highlighting the systematic documentation of twelve prophets and their methods, as well as an in-depth discussion on the succession crisis. Furthermore, the thesis theorizes the relationship between climate change and the erosion of social credibility, explicates the material dimension of traditional knowledge, and demonstrates that tradition and modernity are not binary opposites but coexisting dimensions. The results confirm that this tradition is undergoing a process of resignification; however, its continuity depends on collective choices regarding cultural valorization and environmental preservation. Tipo: Tese

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Aragão, Tiago Bessa http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/86512 2026-05-27T20:41:43Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Índice de priorização territorial para pagamento por serviços ambientais: proposta metodológica aplicada ao semiárido cearense Autor(es): Aragão, Tiago Bessa Abstract: Desertification is one of the main socio-environmental challenges in the semi-arid region of Ceará, intensified by the expansion of agriculture and livestock, land fragmentation, and the conversion of native vegetation, resulting in biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and a reduction in ecosystem services. This doctoral thesis aimed to develop a territorial prioritization methodology for Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs, focusing on the Sertões de Irauçuba and Centro-Norte regions, recognized as critical desertification hotspots in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The methodological approach integrated geoprocessing, multicriteria analysis, and ecosystem services valuation, leading to the development of the Priority Ecological Importance Index (IEP), the Provider Priority Index (IPP), and the Territorial Prioritization Index for PES (IPT/PES). The study analyzed land use and land cover dynamics between 1986 and 2023, land tenure structure, and the status of Legal Reserves at a territorial scale. The results revealed an expressive conversion of Dense Caatinga into agricultural areas, with cultivated lands increasing by more than 1,200% during the period, alongside a significant reduction in native vegetation. Land tenure analysis indicated a predominance of minifundia and small properties, which face greater challenges regarding environmental compliance, while the assessment of Legal Reserves showed regional surpluses unevenly distributed among municipalities. The economic valuation of ecosystem services demonstrated significant losses associated with land-use conversion, reinforcing the importance of economic instruments for native vegetation conservation. The proposal of the IPT/PES, based on the integration of the IEP and IPP indices, represents a methodological contribution to the debate on territorial prioritization for PES programs, providing conceptual support for future studies and for the improvement of environmental policies in the semi-arid region of Ceará. Tipo: Tese

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Silveira, Ana Lúcia Nobre da http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/86428 2026-05-25T11:36:58Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Educação e práticas laborais sustentáveis nas prisões: um estudo com pessoas privadas de liberdade das penitenciárias de Aquiraz/Ceará/Brasil e de praia/ilha de Santiago/Cabo verde Autor(es): Silveira, Ana Lúcia Nobre da Abstract: The imprisonment or deprivation of liberty of individuals who have caused or may cause harm to physical integrity and/or property, either to individuals or to society as a whole, is commonly understood in collective thinking as a viable strategy for combating and preventing crime and/or preserving social order. In this context, women in situations of social vulnerability, marked by structural inequalities and injustices, represent a significant portion of the incarcerated population, contributing to prison overcrowding. This study aims to understand the contributions of educational, labor-related, and sustainable activities developed within the prison context to the resocialization process of women deprived of liberty at the Instituto Penal Feminino Auri Moura Prison, located in Aquiraz, Ceará, Brazil, and at the Central Prison of Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde. This is a study with a qualitative and quantitative approach, whose methodological trajectory is grounded in a review of specialized literature and in the conduct of semi-structured interviews with two prison administrative directors, eight teachers responsible for the teaching–learning process, three staff members, and fourteen women deprived of liberty. The quantitative dimension was based on the analysis of data from national penitentiary information reports for the year 2023, which were systematized and comparatively presented using absolute values and percentages.The results indicate that educational, labor, and sustainable practices significantly contribute to strengthening self-esteem, constructing new forms of knowledge, developing social and professional skills, and expanding the prospects for social reintegration of women deprived of liberty, despite structural challenges and the insufficiency of public policies sensitive to gender-specific needs. It is concluded that such initiatives constitute fundamental strategies for the humanization of imprisonment and for edefining the purpose of punishment, highlighting the need for continuous investment and integrated public policies that promote effective female resocialization in the prison contexts analyzed, including the systematic incorporation of environmental education as a transversal axis of formative actions within prisons. Tipo: Tese

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