https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/587 2026-08-18T18:32:43Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8598 Title: Extensão universitária e serviço social nas universidades estaduais paranaenses: formação profissional na relação com a sociedade Autor: Lopes, Suelem Andressa de Oliveira Primeiro orientador: Konno, Cristiane Carla Abstract: This dissertation examines Brazilian higher education, with a focus on public state universities in the state of Paraná, seeking to understand the effects of the commodification of education on the social role of the university. It is based on the understanding of education as a historical and social process that can either foster human emancipation or reproduce forms of domination present in capitalist society. The research reflects on how neoliberal policies and market logic have been interfering with the autonomy of public institutions and the formative purpose of higher education. The analysis encompasses the ontological dimension of education, its insertion into the sociability of capital, and the relationship between education and power, while also recovering historical aspects of higher education in Brazil and the reality of universities in Paraná. The study highlights university outreach as a privileged space for integrating teaching, research, and society, emphasizing its relevance to strengthening the social commitment of universities. Furthermore, the relationship between Social Work and outreach practices is explored, considering its theoretical-methodological, technical-operative, and ethical-political foundations. The results indicate that university outreach represents a field of resistance against the commodification of education, contributing to the critical training of students, the recognition of teaching staff, and the democratization of knowledge. The study concludes that strengthening university outreach is essential to reaffirming the public university as an agent of social transformation and the promotion of human emancipation. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação 2025-08-21T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8498 Title: Desenvolvimento do turismo rural no oeste do Paraná (Brasil): potencialidades e estratégias para sua implementação Autor: D'Arisbo, Sandra Mara Pereira Primeiro orientador: Rocha Jr., Weimar Freire da Abstract: El objetivo principal de esta tesis es analizar los elementos necesarios para la expansión del turismo rural en quince municipios seleccionados de las regiones inmediatas de Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu, Marechal Cândido Rondon y Toledo (Brasil), basándose en las experiencias y modelos utilizados en cinco municipios de la provincia de Granada (España). En este sentido, busca responder a la siguiente pregunta de investigación: ¿Cómo se puede implementar el turismo rural en el Oeste de Paraná? Como marco teórico, se abordaron elementos de desarrollo regional y rural, observando aspectos y diferencias entre Brasil y España, así como temas relacionados con el turismo, sus segmentos y la importancia del turismo rural para el desarrollo regional. La investigación fue aplicada, explicativa y descriptiva, y de carácter cualitativo, con el objetivo de comprender las regiones de estudio y el tema investigado. Se utilizaron datos primarios, realizando entrevistas a las partes interesadas en el turismo, con la ayuda de formularios semiestructurados, abordando temas relacionados con la calidad de vida, la infraestructura, el medio ambiente, el turismo, la formación de los agentes turísticos, entre otras cuestiones. Se entrevistó a once personas en los municipios seleccionados de la provincia de Granada (España) y a veinte personas en los municipios de la región Oeste de Paraná. Fueron recopilados datos e informaciones en documentos y en los informes de actividades turísticas. Como resultado, se constató que los municipios investigados tienen potencial para desarrollar el turismo en el espacio rural, debido a su proximidad a Foz do Iguaçu; además de la infraestructura existente, que en ocasiones necesita mejoras; y la existencia de rutas turísticas (como la del Queso, la del Vino, los Caminos de Peabiru, entre otras). Las agencias de fomento del turismo también son potenciales y estratégicas, ya que ayudan a difundir las rutas, a ofrecer cursos y a orientar la elaboración de proyectos. La concienciación medioambiental puede señalarse como estrategia, ya que cuenta con amplias áreas de preservación medioambiental, y mantener estos lugares preservados puede generar más recursos, con la implantación de “Sellos Verdes”, manteniendo un entorno que encante a los turistas, quienes se convertirán en divulgadores de las propiedades y de la región. Un aspecto relevante que se ha observado al estudiar los municipios de Granada es la necesidad de formar a profesionales con contenidos como historia, geografía, cultura, medio ambiente y naturaleza, con el objetivo, una vez más, de cautivar al turista con la receptividad y la acogida. Cabe destacar también que el turismo puede aportar innumerables beneficios, pero es necesario planificarlo para que no se convierta en depredador. El turismo, junto con la dinámica regional, puede contribuir a reducir la despoblación rural, ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades de empleo e ingresos a esta población, lo que, sumado al fortalecimiento de las asociaciones público-privadas, es fundamental para la consolidación del turismo en el medio rural en las regiones analizadas. Esta tesis aporta un conjunto de información que puede ser útil para la sociedad.; The main objective of this thesis is to analyze the elements necessary for the expansion of tourism in rural areas, in fifteen selected municipalities in the immediate regions of Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu, Marechal Cândido Rondon, and Toledo (Brazil), based on the experiences and models used in five municipalities in the province of Granada (Spain). In this sense, it seeks to answer the research question: How can rural tourism be implemented in Western Paraná? As a theoretical framework, elements of regional and rural development were addressed, observing aspects and differences between Brazil and Spain, as well as topics related to tourism, its segments, and the importance of rural tourism for regional development. The research was applied, explanatory, descriptive, and qualitative, aiming to understand the study regions and the research topic. It used primary data, conducting interviews with tourism stakeholders using semi-structured forms, addressing issues related to quality of life, infrastructure, the environment, tourism, training of tourism agents, among others. Eleven people were interviewed in selected municipalities in the province of Granada (Spain), and twenty people in municipalities in the Western region of Paraná. Data and information were also collected from documents and Tourism Activity Reports. The results showed that the municipalities surveyed have the potential to develop rural tourism due to their proximity to Foz do Iguaçu, the existing infrastructure (which sometimes needs improvement), and the existence of Tourist Routes (such as Cheese, Wine, Caminhos do Peabiru, among others). Tourism promotion agencies also offer potential and strategies, as they assist in publicizing itineraries, offering courses, and providing guidance for project development. Environmental awareness can be seen as a strategy, as it involves large-scale ecological preservation. Preserving these areas can generate more resources by implementing “Green Seals,” thereby maintaining an environment that enchants tourists, who will then promote the properties and the region. One crucial aspect found when studying the municipalities of Granada is the need to train professionals in subjects such as history, geography, culture, the environment, and nature, again with the aim of enchanting tourists with hospitality and a warm welcome. It should also be noted that tourism can bring countless benefits, but planning is needed to ensure it does not become predatory. Tourism, together with regional dynamics, can help reduce rural depopulation by offering new employment and income opportunities for this population, which, when combined with the strengthening of public-private partnerships, is fundamental for the consolidation of tourism in rural areas in the regions analyzed. This thesis contributes a set of information that may be useful to society. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8491 Title: A proteção social para população em situação de rua: um estudo sobre o trabalho social no Sistema Único de Assistência Social no município de Toledo/PR Autor: Alexandre, Marciana Primeiro orientador: Konno, Cristiane Carla Abstract: The research developed for this dissertation focuses on the provision of social assistance ser-vices within the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS) in the municipality of Toledo, Para-ná, for the Homeless Population (PSR). This research sought to answer the following guiding question: Are the demands presented by the homeless incorporated and met by the ser-vices/programs and projects, through the social work of the technical team, within the scope of the SUAS? The research aimed to analyze the access (or lack thereof) to social assistance rights of the homeless population in the municipality of Toledo, Paraná, guided by the problematiza-tion of the emergence and consolidation of the homeless population within the capitalist mode of production and its constitution; contextualization of the process of formulating the National Policy for Homeless People and its interface with the National Social Assistance Policy (PNAS); identification of the demands for social protection within the scope of the SUAS of the homeless population; and understanding of the social work developed by the SUAS reference team: The relationship between the demands presented by homeless people and the acquisitions guaranteed as social assistance rights. This is a qualitative, exploratory study. Field research was used as the primary source, with semi-structured interviews and questionnaires as data collection instruments, followed by documentary research and a literature review as secondary sources. The subjects of this research are the SUAS reference teams. The research concluded that social assistance security is partially ensured within the social assistance and intersectoral network, as weaknesses in the intersectoral network were identified, as well as the existence of cultural bar-riers, such as prejudice and stigma, which impact access to and continuity of services. Regard-ing the social assistance network, access to other services is sometimes hampered by bureaucrat-ic obstacles, which act as barriers that delay or prevent the realization of the right to adequate and comprehensive care. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação 2025-08-19T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8416 Title: Implicações socioeconômicas locais do Porto Piauí: suas características e potencial Autor: Lott, Luana Maria Primeiro orientador: Galante, Valdir Antonio Abstract: Infrastructure and logistics play a fundamental role in the productive structure of nations, as the efficient distribution of inputs and goods is essential for competitiveness at both organizational and national levels. In this scenario, ports take on crucial importance by streamlining productive chains. This study analyzes Porto Piauí, inaugurated in December 2023 in the city of Luís Correia, in the state of Piauí, which represents a strategic connection between the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. The main objective was to verify the integration between transport modes and evaluate how its location favors cargo flow and regional economic development. Methodologically, a qualitative research approach was adopted through a case study, utilizing a bibliographic survey and documentary analysis of institutional and operational sources. Descriptive, comparative, and historical methods allowed for an understanding of the port complex's contributions from a multisectoral perspective. The results indicate that Porto Piauí reduces logistical dependence on neighboring states (MA and CE), mitigating transport costs and cargo losses. The potential for integration with the MATOPIBA logistical corridor and the formation of the Parnaíba Valley Intermodal system was evidenced. Furthermore, when comparing Porto Piauí to other cities with older port facilities, it was observed that in those with socioeconomic activities most similar to Luís Correia, the enterprise acted as an inducer of regional development, boosting the service and real estate sectors. Porto Piauí tends to strengthen the fishing economy through a specialized terminal and the promotion of workforce qualification via the School of the Sea (Escola do Mar). It is concluded that the port aligns Piauí with sustainability agendas (SDGs) and energy transition, consolidating itself as a structural axis for the state's economic autonomy and fiscal retention. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z