Abstract:First, I would like to thank my advisor Dr. Antônio Nélson Rodrigues da Silva for continuously supporting me in my PhD study. I appreciate all his contributions in terms of time, ideas and funding to complete my PhD. His guidance, supervision and collaboration helped me throughout the research and writing up of this thesis. The sense of responsibility, tireless work and enthusiasm he has for teaching his students was contagious and motivating. For me, he is an example of an excellent educator, researcher and h… Show more
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