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Effective Coordination of Capstone Design Work Using Milestones
Authors: Couturier Michel F. , Bendrich Guida , Lang Francis
Published: August 2018

Abstract – A universal management framework has been developed for coordinating the work of students and mentors in the capstone design course offered in the Chemical Engineering program at the University of New Brunswick. The framework makes use of seven evenly spaced milestones to pace the students through their design project. The milestone documents describe the main tasks to be completed by students and apply to any client-based project. They also provide the marking scheme to be used by mentors when evaluating the team reports submitted at the end of each milestone. As an added benefit, the universal milestone framework also enables the progressive assembly of a high-quality final report since each milestone report is tailored to be a section of the final report. As expected, the performance of students on the final report is generally better than the average of their milestone grades. Furthermore, the universal framework ensures deliverables are consistent for every group regardless of their project, which results in a streamlined experience for both students and instructors. Student opinion surveys suggest that students appreciate the frequency of the milestones, which allows for continuous feedback and appropriate pacing.
A THREE-TIER EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF GROUP PROJECTS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSES
Authors: Sowinski Andrew , Taylor David
Published: August 2018

Abstract – Group projects are often key to engineering design courses since they simultaneously develop teamwork and communication skills in the context of solving difficult engineering problems. However, fair, consistent, and transparent grading of these projects are difficult to achieve, and the individual contribution of students can likewise be difficult to evaluate.

Standardized marking rubrics are often used to increase the consistency and fairness of project evaluations; however, these frequently lack a systematic means for evaluating individual effort within group work. Rubrics also are difficult to employ when there are numerous possible solutions and where some solutions are more elegant or challenging when compared to others.

To provide a consistent accounting of individual effort and the difficulty of a submitted group design solution, a three-tier marking rubric was developed. Comparing the project grades between two cohorts in the same course showed that there was a broader distribution of grades when using the three-tier marking scheme.
USING ACCOUNTABILITY LOGS TO ASSESS INDIVIDUAL STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO CAPSTONE PROJECTS: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ONE STUDENT ON A TEAM FAILS?
Authors: MacGregor Carolyn G. , Scott Stacey , Borland Matthew J.
Published: August 2018

Abstract – To discourage social loafing, the need for fair differential grading among team members led to the development and use of Accountability Logs(ALs) and associated evidence-based rubrics as tools to help Capstone Coordinators identify individual students failing to make meaningful and competent technical contributions. While traditional Engineering logbooks tend to be hard-covered notebooks documenting the design analysis, sketches, calculations, and results of a project, ALs can be in electronic format to allow for importing of multi-media examples of works in-progress or completed. ALs must contain a) Evidence - explicit accounting of the student’s independent technical contributions to the project on a minimum weekly basis; b) Learning - reflection on value added from personal contributions to the overall project goals; and c) Planning - articulation of logical next steps for moving forward with technical contributions to meet project goals. The AL components align with the Graduate Attribute of Life-Long Learning. Through experience with three cohorts of students (Fall 2014 – Winter 2017), we explain the evolving use of ALs; how ALs are currently situated in the overall assessment of the student team members of Capstone Engineering Projects; and our current recovery options for students who receive failing grades in the Capstone course.
OBACIS Phase II: Catalogs and Auto-Generated Course Information Sheets
Authors: Ismail Mohamed A.
Published: August 2018

Abstract—OBACIS is an integrated framework being developed to accelerate the accreditation reporting workflow, cut down the reporting cost by an order of magnitude, and close the data-driven continuous improvement loop. The framework integrates three different pieces of software: 1) an Excel Add-in, or the "Xl-App", for simultaneous grade and OBA reporting; 2) A Windows Application, or the "Win-App" for program and faculty-level template creation, document compilation, and program assessment; and, 3) a web-tool, or the "Web-App", for document compilation and reporting. This paper focuses on creating a centralized database for compiling raw data related to accreditation reporting from various resources such as previous visit accreditation reports, academic calendars, course schedules, and a handful of other resources are used to create what we call OBACIS Catalogs. The Catalogs framework is a part of the bigger OBACIS framework proposed in CEEA 2016 [1]. The framework has been implemented as a module of the Win-App. Automating the creation process of Course Information Sheets (CIS) was the original goal and is still one of the main outputs of the proposed framework. The OBACIS Catalogs are supposed to save a sheer amount of time needed for accreditation reporting and should act as an instrumental tool for accelerating accreditation data collection, creating insightful analyses, and identifying gaps for continuous improvement initiatives at both program and faculty levels.
Innovation, Industry Engagement, and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Programs
Authors: Schuelke-Leech Beth-Anne
Published: August 2018

Abstract - Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship have become priority areas in many engineering faculties. As of yet, there are little cross-program sharing of lessons or benchmarking. There is no consensus on how to integrate these subjects into the core curriculum. The purpose of the paper is to explore entrepreneurship and innovation within engineering faculties.
Faculty Level Support of Graduate Attribute Assessment and Continuous Improvement Process
Authors: George Aneta , Peyton Liam
Published: August 2018

We survey the approaches taken at several universities for faculty level support of graduate attribute assessment and continuous improvement process and present the approach taken at the University of Ottawa. Our approach consists of a common process for continuous improvement across programs, supported by templates for key tasks, and a common set of performance indicators for graduate attribute assessment supported by our Graduate Attribute Information Analysis system. We demonstrate our approach across three engineering programs (electrical engineering, computer engineering and software engineering) and report on specific issues encountered and results obtained.
OPENCHEME: OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES
Authors: Verrett Jonathan
Published: August 2018

A survey of student opinions around open educational resources, with a focus on open textbooks, was undertaken in a second year material and energy balances course. Roughly one third of the class of 200 students participated in a voluntary online survey. One sixth of students reported having no easy access to a textbook. Students believed that free online resources and a low-cost online textbook would significantly improve their learning. Students were generally in favour, although not as strongly, of contributing to these free online resources. When asked which resources would be most valuable to improve their learning, students most often called for sample problems and solutions as well as videos of problem solutions or concept explanations. A search was then undertaken to find open educational resources that could be used to meet student requests. This search was successful in finding a variety of appropriate resources that could be adopted and built upon to meet student requests as well as finding a gap in terms of sample problems and solutions for students to practice applying their knowledge.
LANGUAGE AS AN ENGINEERING LEARNING TOOL: INTEGRATION OF LANGUAGE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS TO IMPROVE BOTH TECHNICAL LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Authors: Murphy Mike , Potvin Gabriel
Published: August 2018

Vantage College (VC) at UBC offers innovative specialized first-year programs for international students that integrate core content courses with complementary language education to allow participants to hone their communication skills while meeting their regular academic requirements. In the Applied Science stream of VC, each engineering course is linked to a complementary language course and the instructors collaborate closely. In this paper, three examples of writing tasks are presented that deal with the intersection of language training and technical engineering content, all in the context of writing lab reports for two engineering chemistry courses. A description of each task is provided, and the benefits to students both in terms of improved communication skills and enhanced understanding of technical content is provided from the perspective of language and engineering instructors, as well as from students based on feedback on each activity collected through surveys. The integrated approach was found to be quite effective in improving learning outcomes.
THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE: DEVELOPING A COURSE TO INTRODUCE ENGINEERING TO NON-ENGINEERS
Authors: D'Entremont Agnes G. , Kirchen Patrick , Ellis Naoko , Grecu Cristian , Green Sheldon
Published: August 2018

Understanding engineering is an important factor in fully participating in civic decision-making, however there are few opportunities for those outside engineering to learn about it. We developed and offered a course on engineering for Arts (and Commerce) students, to increase technical literacy, which counted toward the Arts degree Science requirement. A teaching team from three disciplines presented four technical modules themed around specific technologies, and covering a wide range of engineering practice topics. Students participated in many hands-on activities and demonstrations, and instructors used flipped classroom techniques. Assessment for each module consisted of both a short technical online quiz and a blog post about a topic in the news, which allowed students to bring in their own disciplinary knowledge. The final assessment was a group video project where students aimed to advocate for a position on a technical/civic issue related to one of the modules. We detail in this paper the results of our consultations with Arts; the course structure and goals; some of the specific content and activities designed (with an emphasison correctly targeting pre-existing knowledge of the students); a reflection on the successes and challenges in the first offering, including student feedback; and suggestions for others who might want to develop such a course.
INTERNATIONALLY-EDUCATED ENGINEERS’ INSIGHTS INTO THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES EMBEDDED IN THE CANADIAN ENGINEERING PROFESSION
Authors: Friesen Marcia R. , SemiukCicek Jillian
Published: August 2018

Drawing from data collected as part of a larger study, this paper focusses specifically on internationally-educated engineers’ (newcomers to Canada) insights and experiences of the social role and social responsibility inherent in the Canadian engineering profession. The study participants were individuals who had completed a formal foreign credentials recognition process through a qualifications recognition program at the University of Manitoba, and who have achieved professional licensure in Manitoba. Data were collected from 23 internationally-educated engineers through long one-on-one and group interviews over a period of two years. The work uses a conceptual framework of professional practice as the development of moral conscience. The data demonstrate that through engagement with the regulatory process including right-to-title, right-to-practice, and the Code of Ethics, and through one’s day to day engineering practice, participants assimilated an understanding of the practice of professional engineering in Canada as being rooted in a professional community with explicit and stable social responsibilities.
STEM OUTREACH FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH – LESSONS LEARNED IN OVER A DECADE OF PROGRAMMING
Authors: Stacey Lyndia , Maksymyk Cheryl , Scherer Martin , Wells Mary
Published: August 2018

With over a decade of conducting outreach programs for Indigenous youth, the Waterloo Engineering Outreach (WEO) office has gained insight and understanding through a reflective and analytical lens. We outline mistakes and lessons that we’ve learned over the years so others can benefit from our work. This includes the importance of community relationships, delivery and leadership styles, and balancing Western and Indigenous worldviews. The goal of sharing our practices is threefold: provide resources to any group planning to start their own outreach program, offer insight to Western educators to better support Indigenous youth pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and highlight the necessity of cultural inclusivity and a communal approach in STEM education.
ONE BIG HAPPY ENGINEERING FAMILY? THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACTS ON TEAM OUTCOMES AND THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PERSON-TEAM FIT
Authors: Gibbard Katherine , Griep Yannick , Hoffart Genevieve , Onen Denis
Published: August 2018

Teamwork is frequently used to tackle complex and demanding tasks in organizational and educational settings. While teamwork may offer substantial benefits, the challenges of working effectively in teams are considerable. This study examines the roles of psychological contract breach and person-team fit in relation to teams’ effectiveness. Twelve teams of electrical and computer engineering students were surveyed at three time points to assess their perceptions of personteam fit and psychological contract breach.Results of a longitudinal mediation model supported our hypotheses that team level psychological contract breach would result in decreased supplementary fit and increased complementary fit. Regarding team outcomes, we found that perceptions of supplementary fit increased team member peer feedback ratings, while perceptions of complementary fit increased team potency. Follow-up analyses revealed that psychological safety was positively related to psychological contract breach. Implications for practice are discussed.
Assessing the Efficacy of Online Lecture Modules in a Core Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course
Authors: Taboun Mohammed S. , Brennan Robert W.
Published: August 2018

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in flipped delivery of undergraduate courses. There has also been an interest in blending online learning with traditional, in-class learning. In this paper, the efficacy of a blended online course is assessed based on the second-year mechanical engineering course “Computing Tools for Engineering Design” for the Fall 2016 semester. This is an extension of a Fall 2015 study in the same course where traditional lectures were used. This study examines how the online modules are used by the students, as well as students’ opinions on the video effectiveness. The results of the study painted a picture of a typical flipped delivery student: one who streams the content on a personal device/computer before the in-class session, and tends to stop/rewind the content rather than playing it continuously. Student impressions of the mode of delivery were generally positive, indicating that a combination of online lectures and in-class practice sessions support learning.
TEACHING TEAMWORK TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS: THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-REFLECTION AND ACKNOWLEDGING DIVERSITY IN TEAMS
Authors: Long Jennifer , Rajabzadeh Amin Reza , MacKenzie Allan
Published: August 2018

Abstract – In their quest to find work-ready graduates, employers are increasingly prioritizing graduates with so-called transferable skills. These transferable skills include critical thinking and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to work in diverse teams. With the plethora of engineering education literature on the topic of developing undergraduates’ teamwork abilities, there are numerous suggestions and little consensus on the best way to develop these skills in engineering classrooms. This paper adds to this literature and provides an overview of group work workshops for first-year undergraduates. The hope for these workshops was to better equip students for future group work activities by providing them easy-to-remember teamwork tools that were first learned and practiced in low-stakes workshop environments. Following their participation in these workshops, students participated in focus groups and feedback demonstrated an appreciation for these workshops as well as the opportunity to self-reflect on their role as a team member. Further, there appeared to be a shift in the awareness and tolerance of the diversity found among group members, which demonstrates a potential area for further investigation. The authors conclude with a call for more research in order to better understand the role of teamwork as a means for developing tolerance toward diversity among first-year undergraduate students.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ACTIVE LEARNING COMPONENT THROUGH RESEARCH REPORTS IN A LABORATORY COURSE
Authors: Abelló Juan , Labossière Paul
Published: August 2018

Abstract –Mechanical Engineering Laboratories is a third-year course at the University of Manitoba that covers the application of mechanical engineering principles to relevant experimental problems. The course spans two terms, counts for two credit hours per term and traditionally required student teams to prepare formal laboratory reports only.

An active learning component was introduced by assigning students to write research reports on topics that would otherwise have been covered in the lectures. This allowed us to enable additional laboratory groups during former lecture slots and accommodate the program’s enrollment increase from 80 to 120 students. Introducing research reports also allowed students to learn independently, research beyond the level of detail in the course if they wished, and practice their lifelong learning skills along with teamwork skills.

Most students did well in this component of the course.  Student feedback comments on the research reports were mostly positive. This experience suggests that an active learning component through research reports in lieu of some lectures may be a useful active learning tool in an upper-level laboratory course.
Creating a Human-Centric Engineering Design Course
Authors: Salustri Filippo A. , Neumann W. Patrick
Published: August 2018

Abstract –In 2009, the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Ryerson University introduced a new course, MEC325: Introduction to Engineering Design, intended to address various perceived shortcomings in the Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering undergraduate programs.  The authors realized that there is very little literature on how human factors can be embedded ubiquitously in engineering design processes. As a result, MEC325 has become anchored on the concept of “human-centric engineering design.” This paper will describe the course’s initial state and summarize many of the efforts taken by the authors to tightly integrate engineering design and human factors, and to provide a valuable learning experience to both mechanical  and industrial engineering undergraduate students.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome and IgA nephropathy in a child: Coincidence or not?
Authors: Sürmeli-Döven Serra , Delibaş Ali , Gürses İclal , Kayacan Uğur Raşit , Coşkun-Yılmaz Banu , Esen Kaan , Korkmaz Emine , Özaltın Fatih
Published: August 2018

A previously healthy 18-month old boy, presenting with diarrhea, anemia, thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure was admitted to our hospital. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) was diagnosed with his clinical and laboratory findings. His stool was negative for Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC). During follow-up he developed respiratory distress, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and seizure. His genetic tests for atypical HUS (aHUS) were negative. His clinical and histological findings indicated hemolytic uremic syndrome and immunglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). The patient responded to steroid treatment and plasma exchange therapy with peritoneal dialysis. We discuss the probable connection between HUS and IgAN.
A rare reason in a child with feeding intolerance: Intravaginal struvite stone
Authors: Tokgöz Yavuz , Erdem Ali Onur , Özbey Bilge Canan , Terlemez Semiha
Published: August 2018

Vaginal stones are rarely seen in childhood; they are categorized as primary and secondary whether they are a foreign object focus (nidus) or not. Urethrovaginal fistula is the most common etiological cause; other etiologies are considerably rarely reported. Primary vaginal stones are formed as a result of urinary salt accumulate. A 14-year-old girl, suffering from an unidentified neurodegenerative disease, was admitted with complaints of cough, poor feeding and vomiting. Abdominal X-ray showed a large calcific mass; further evaluation revealed a vaginal struvite stone, and it was removed surgically. No anatomical reason was determined for the formation of stone and it was accepted as primary vaginal stone.
Anauxetic dysplasia: A rare clinical entity
Authors: Akgün-Doğan Özlem , Şimsek-Kiper Pelin Özlem , Utine Gülen Eda , Boduroğlu Koray
Published: August 2018

Cartilage hair hypoplasia and anauxetic dysplasia spectrum constitute a group of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by variable extent of metaphyseal to spondylometaepiphyseal involvement and various additional clinical features. Within this group, anauxetic dysplasia represents the severe end of the skeletal spectrum. However, extraskeletal features including immunodeficiency, hematological abnormalities, and hair hypoplasia are absent, despite the severe skeletal involvement. This disorder is caused by mutations in the gene encoding ribonuclease mitochondrial RNA-processing complex. We herein report on a patient with anauxetic dysplasia, who presented with severe roto-scoliosis and skeletal findings requiring surgical intervention, and in whom a homozygous RMRP mutation was detected.
Pediatric primary anaplastic ganglioglioma with malignant neuronal component
Authors: Kaymak-Cihan Meriç , Erdiş Eda , Bozkurt Süheyla , Ünver-Korğalı Elif
Published: August 2018

Gangliogliomas (GGs) represent approximately 0.4%-1.0% of all brain tumors. Anaplastic gangliogliomas (AGGs) form 5-10% of all GGs. They are a mixed neuronal-glial tumor of central nervous system and composed by two cell lines; neuronal (ganglionic) and glial cells. Anaplastic component of AGGs is usually glial cells. Malignant neuronal component is a rare condition. Here we report an 8-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with primary AGG with malignant neuronal component and was treated with surgery, adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Multiple cranial nerve schwannomas and meningiomas as a hallmark sign of neurofibromatosis type 2 in a child
Authors: Halefoğlu Ahmet Mesrur
Published: August 2018

Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a rarely encountered autosomal dominant disorder manifesting with typical radiological findings. These patients have a predilection for development of benign tumors in the central nervous system. Although the presenting symptom is most commonly hearing loss due to acoustic schwannomas, symptoms emanating from other cranial tumors are not uncommon. Herein, we described a 16-year-old male patient presented with multiple meningiomas and cranial nerve schwannomas revealed by magnetic resonance imaging. He fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of neurofibromatosis type 2 and underwent treatment. We emphasized the role of radiology in the early diagnosis of this inherited disorder in order to provide a better prognosis.
Phenytoin induced dystonia
Authors: Acar Tarık , Alkan Gülsüm , Çaksen Hüseyin , Ertekin Birsen , Ergin Mehmet , Koçak Sedat , Cander Başar
Published: August 2018

The abnormalities of dopaminergic activity in the basal ganglia have been emphasized to be effective in dystonia. We hereby report a case of a 2.5-year-old male patient who presented with tonic-clonic sezures and who developed dystonia after being given phenytoin. Biperidene hydrochloride was administered intramuscularly; primidone was added to the treatment regimen. After a 7-day-follow-up at the hospital, the patient had no dystonia and was discharged.
LEGAL PROTECTION TO THE PEDESTRIAN RIGHT
Authors: Karlyana Kadek Erma , Mulyono Galih Puji
Published: August 2018

Walking is one of the main modes of human transportation before the emergence of various other means of transportation that support the movement or movement of humans. In the midst of the rapid development of transportation, safety from pedestrians began to be overlooked by the increasing percentage of traffic accidents involving pedestrians as victims. The neglect of pedestrian protection is a form of violation of human rights that is the basic right of the pedestrian itself as the weakest mode of transportation. The neglect of the protection of pedestrian human rights is caused by several factors such as the availability of inadequate facilities such as the conversion of pedestrian lines by street vendors, the lack of awareness from the public regarding law enforcement on pedestrian protection to the lack of government role in it. The purpose of writing this topic is to raise public awareness about the importance of protection of pedestrian rights by not escape the existence of cooperation from the government so that the rights can be fulfilled as stated in the Act.
A ATUAÇÃO DA POLÍCIA ADMINISTRATIVA AMBIENTAL NA FISCALIZAÇÃO DOS ATERROS SANITÁRIOS MUNICIPAIS
Authors: Gomes Magno Federici , Aguiar Patrícia Leal Miranda de
Published: August 2018

Este artigo propõe o estudo da atribuição do poder de polícia na atuação da polícia administrativa ambiental, tangente à fiscalização dos aterros sanitários. Abrange as várias concepções do termo poder de polícia e polícia administrativa, bem como as infrações administrativas ambientais e suas sanções. Destaca-se como um dos mais significativos problemas da atualidade a gestão pública ineficiente dos resíduos sólidos urbanos, devido a sua alocação irregular, ausência de políticas públicas de incentivo à reciclagem e também a falta de efetiva fiscalização. Os estudos apontam a necessidade da atuação efetiva dos órgãos integrantes do Sistema Nacional do Meio Ambiente, utilizando-se do poder de polícia para fiscalizar os aterros sanitários, no que diz respeito à adequação deles à Lei Federal nº 12.305/2010. Utilizou-se para desenvolver o trabalho a pesquisa qualitativa e para a forma de abordagem o método hipotético-dedutivo, desenvolvendo-se a técnica da pesquisa exploratória que apresentou melhor resultado de análise.
A ATUAÇÃO POLÍTICA DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL E A (IN)COMPATIBILIDADE COM A DEMOCRACIA BRASILEIRA
Authors: Saboia Jéssica Ramos
Published: August 2018

O presente estudo tem como propósito analisar a atuação do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), como corte suprema do Poder Judiciário, na realidade brasileira e os desafios da democracia. A metodologia utilizada foi a investigação do tipo documental-bibliográfica, com pesquisa pura de abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória quanto aos objetivos. Objetiva-se discutir sobre os limites de atuação do Poder Judiciário no Estado Democrático de Direito, investigando o ativismo judicial e suas consequências para a sociedade brasileira. Conclui-se que atualmente o STF, com o Poder Judiciário, demonstra-se soberano, sendo ativista, decidindo até mesmo de forma inconstitucional, o que acarreta sua incompatibilidade com a democracia.
EFEITOS DAS DECISÕES EM AÇÃO DIRETA DE INCONSTITUCIONALIDADE POR OMISSÃO: DA POSSIBILIDADE DE PROLAÇÃO DE SENTENÇAS CRIATIVAS NO CONTROLE ABSTRATO DAS OMISSÕES DO PODER PÚBLICO
Authors: Costa e Silva Gabriela , Da Cunha Júnior Dirley
Published: August 2018

RESUMO Este trabalho objetiva demonstrar as deficiências que a interpretação restritiva do artigo 103 §2º da Constituição Federal Brasileira pode representar para os fins atribuídos à ação direta de inconstitucionalidade por omissão no exercício do controle abstrato de constitucionalidade exercido pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal. Dessa maneira, recorre-se a elementos de direito comparado, aos princípios da supremacia e da força normativa da Constituição, além da proposta de releitura neoconstitucionalista do princípio da separação das funções do Estado, a fim de se justificar a possibilidade de emissão de decisões de caráter não apenas informativo, mas também mandamental, aditivo e normativo em sede de ADO.
A TITULARIDADE DOS DIREITOS DE PESSOAS JURÍDICAS: ANÁLISE DO PARECER CONSULTIVO OC 22/16 E A FUNÇÃO INTERPRETATIVA DA CORTE INTERAMERICANA DE DIREITOS HUMANOS
Authors: Nunes Galvão Jéssyka Maria , Ribeiro Barza Eugênia Cristina Nilsen
Published: August 2018

A chamada competência consultiva da Corte Interamericana desempenha um importante papel na construção dos Direitos Humanos, no âmbito do sistema protetivo regional. Nesse contexto, o Estado do Panamá solicitou opinião interpretativa ao Tribunal concernente ao alcance da Convenção Americana, se esta também salvaguarda os direitos das pessoas jurídicas, considerando-as como legitimadas para acessar a Corte, em defesa de seus próprios interesses. Foi emitido o Parecer OC 22/16, que tratou desta questão, além dos casos especiais das organizações sindicais e comunidades indígenas e, igualmente, decidiu sobre a proteção dos direitos humanos através das pessoas morais e quanto ao exaurimento dos recursos internos por intermédio das pessoas jurídicas. Este trabalho estuda a importância da função interpretativa do Tribunal Interamericano, através da análise da citada opinião consultiva.
OS DIREITOS DA PERSONALIDADE EM FACE DA DICOTOMIA DIREITO PÚBLICO - DIREITO PRIVADO
Authors: Zanini Leonardo Estevam de Assis , De Oliveira Edmundo Alves , Siqueira Dirceu Pereira , Franco Junior Raul De Mello
Published: August 2018

O presente estudo busca analisar a clássica divisão do direito em público e privado, o que remonta ao direito romano, através de uma metodologia fundamentalmente bibliográfica, os direitos da personalidade na perspectiva contemporânea. Partindo da distinção entre direito público e privado de modo a estabelecer uma constatação das diferentes, mas necessárias formas de efetivação destes direitos em favor de pessoas e grupos de pessoas. As implicações e distinções são relevantes e poderão facilitar o entendimento dos avanços ou retrocessos na concretização desses direitos. Reforçam argumentos favoráveis à implementação constante de medidas, de inegável importância social, voltadas à efetivação dos direitos da personalidade, cenário protagonizado pelo Estado.
O CASO MYRIAD GENETICS E A PROTEÇÃO AO DIREITO HUMANO À SAÚDE
Authors: Stoll de Morais Leonardo , Cepeda Fernandes Natália , Ashton-Prolla. Patrícia , Gomes da Silva D'Ornellas Maria Cristina , Santana Fernandes Márcia
Published: August 2018

A exploração econômica de genes humanos pode acarretar dilemas éticos vinculados ao direito humano à saúde. Essa questão foi objeto de validade constitucional no julgamento pela Suprema Corte Americana no caso Association for Molecular Pathology vs Myriad Genetics. No presente ensaio é proposta uma reflexão sobre o patenteamento de genes humanos, especialmente por meio do estudo do caso norte-americano nominado Myriad Genetics. A investigação dessa problemática pressupõe, de um lado, a pesquisa de documentos regulatórios internacionais constantes em Organizações de Direitos Humanos, e de outro, a investigação dos modelos jurídicos brasileiros, em matéria de propriedade intelectual, em particular as patentes.
To Isolate, or to Share? That is a Question for Intel SGX
Authors: Shen Youren , Chen Yu , Chen Kang , Tian Hongliang , Yan Shoumeng
Published: August 2018

One cornerstone of computer security is hardware-based isolation mechanisms, among which an emerging technology named Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) offers arguably the strongest security on x86 architecture. Intel SGX enables user-level code to create trusted memory regions named enclaves, which are isolated from the rest of the system, including privileged system software. This strong isolation of SGX, however, forbids sharing any trusted memory between enclaves, making it difficult to implement any features or techniques that must share code or data between enclaves. This dilemma between isolation and sharing is especially challenging to system software for SGX (e.g., library OSes), to which both properties are highly desirable.

To resolve the tension between isolation and sharing in system software for SGX, especially library OSes, we propose a single-address-space approach, which runs all (user-level) processes and the library OS in a single enclave. This single-enclave architecture enables various memory-sharing features or techniques, thus improving both performance and usability. To enforce inter-process isolation and user-privilege isolation inside the enclave, we design a multi-domain software fault isolation (SFI) scheme, which is unique in its support for two types of domains: 1) data domains, which enable process isolation, and 2) code domains, which enable shared libraries. Our SFI is implemented efficiently by leveraging Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX). Experimental results show an average overhead of 10\%, thus demonstrating the practicality of our approach.
A mediação da aprendizagem na educação permanente em saúde:análise da sua capacidade de problematizar
Authors: Queiroz Giovanna Santana , Santos Maria Ligia Rangel
Published: August 2018

Resumo: A Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS) requer a efetivação de ações que estimulem à reflexão da realidade. Assim, este estudo busca analisar a problematização na mediação da aprendizagem dos tutores para induzir mudanças no modelo assistencial, fortalecendo o trabalho na Atenção Básica, a partir da EPS. Trata-se de um estudo de caso de natureza quantitativa e qualitativa, retrospectivo, que abordou uma ação educativa direcionada aos gestores da Atenção Básica. A análise documental e a técnica de análise do conteúdo foram adotadas. Os resultados demonstraram que os tutores estimularam o levantamento de problemas e/ou proposição de soluções; a “ação/atividade” do processo de trabalho do gestor foi o elemento essencialmente trabalhado, evidenciando o caráter operacional do Curso. Conclui-se que, para efetivação da EPS, torna-se urgente a formação pedagógica dos tutores bem como ampliar a concepção da natureza prática dos gestores.Palavras-chave: Educação Permanente em Saúde.  Educação a Distância. Problematização. Processo de trabalho em saúde. Gestão em saúde. Atenção Básica.
Consuming Revolution: Ethics, Art and Ambivalence in the Arab Spring
Authors: Demerdash Nancy
Published: August 2018

The scenes from the momentous spring of 2011 are all too familiar to us now: masses of people crowding the streets of downtown metropolises, holding up signs, waving their flags, proudly marking what is theirs—their nation—and what deserves to be theirs—a civil democracy. These reclamations have been appropriately dubbed by many in the Arabic press as “dignity revolutions.”
The Ideological Framing of the National Outlook Parties in Turkey
Authors: Perekli Feriha
Published: August 2018

This paper unpacks the ideological framing of the National Outlook (NO) parties in Turkey, focusing on the National Order Party and the National Salvation Party during the 1970s, and the Welfare Party between the years 1983 and 1991. Rejecting violence for the purpose of bringing about a regime in line with Islamic principles, the NO parties formulated a synthesis of conservative-rightist and tawḥīdi Islamist thought. The first part of this paper examines the overlap between the political discourse of the NO parties and the ideological pillars of conservative-rightist thought. The second part examines the internalization of the tawḥīdi framing and its utilization within the discourse of the NO parties. The paper argues that an in-depth analysis of these two elements is integral to understanding the NO parties’ underlying political philosophies.
From the Mosque to the Polls: The Emergence of the Al Nour Party in Post-Arab Spring Egypt
Authors: Deschamps-Laporte Laurence
Published: August 2018

In this paper, I examine the rise of the Al Nour Salafi party that won 27 percent of the vote in the 2011 Egyptian parliamentary elections. I present a new explanation for their popularity based on the analysis of ethnographic data collected in Alexandria. I question the prevalent explanation that Al Nour’s rise is mainly due to the party’s active response to the socioeconomic grievances of the marginalized poor, who are more susceptible to indoctrination by radical religious parties. I demonstrate its limitations by highlighting the scarce evidence that Al Nour carries out significant charity work. Also, while some of its supporters express socioeconomic grievances, Al Nour voters represent different social classes. I present an alternative explanation based on social movement theory paired with Bourdieu’s theory of habitus and argue that the Al Nour politicians disseminate and promote a discourse of Salafi social justice and leverage it to rally supporters. Already exposed to the Salafi habitus, Muslims who attend mosques controlled by the Da’wa Salafiyya are encouraged to extend their religious practices into actions in support of the party. To nuance this analysis, I also briefly discuss the motives of Salafi subgroups that are not necessarily active within Al Nour, such as Salafi women. While they are embedded in a similar Salafi habitus, they usually embrace different discursive practices and choose to remain outside of politics.
Framing Rights: Women and Family Law in Pre- and Post- Revolutionary Iran
Authors: Osanloo Arzoo
Published: August 2018

This article explores changes to Iran’s family law codes before and after the 1979revolution. Since the revolution, the state’s attention to women’s legal status has served toreinforce specific and often competing views on women’s roles in the post-revolutionaryIslamic Republic of Iran. By exploring how those views changed during different periods overthe past thirty-five years, this article highlights contemporary debates about women’s rolesand offers a deeper understanding of the sometimes conflicting aims of legal reforms. Aninvestigation into changing family laws and the state’s emphasis on women’s roles alsopermits deeper understanding of the persistent debates about Islam, the republic, and how,for the conservative religious leadership, women serve the wider project of delivering autopian Islamic society.
National Dress in the UAE: Constructions of Authenticity
Authors: AlMutawa Rana Khalid
Published: August 2018

It is easy to assume that national dress as it exists today was an integral part of people’s lives in the pre-oil era, and that this historical connection is the reason that many khaleeji citizens often hold on to it so dearly. However, this Quick Study will argue that the national dress represented as part of deeply rooted history and culture in the UAE is constructed and that the dishdasha and ʿabaya are not as authentic as commonly portrayed.
Pockets of Privilege: A Historical, Spatial, and Political Economy Analysis of Industrial Zones in Palestine
Authors: Advani Rohan
Published: August 2018

This article argues that industrial zones in Palestine do not effectively promote Palestinian economic development. The article rests on a historical, spatial, and economic analysis of the political economy of industrial zones in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. By examining the nature and functionality of these zones through different methodological lenses, it is clear that the industrial zones in Palestine fail on two levels. Firstly, as successful export-processing zones and employment generating programs, the zones are unable to deliver their intended results. On the other hand, even when they do succeed, their performance is limited and does not contribute to a holistic, democratic, and egalitarian notion of economic development. In fact, the benefits accrued are often channeled to Palestinian elites and foreign capital, at the expense of popular Palestinian economic needs such as viable employment, healthcare, housing, food security, and domestic investment. Moreover, the zones work well within the confines of the Israeli Occupation and seem to entrench aspects of its overarching architecture. Lastly, this article argues that industrial zones in Palestine are elements in a wider political and economic project that is being increasingly defined by political, economic, and spatial fragmentation. The emerging social topography is in fact a spatial effect produced by the convergence of Palestinian capitalist class power, international financial institutions (IFIs), the Israeli Occupation, and the expansion of foreign capital. The effect is a future Palestinian state that is highly undemocratic, corrupt, and rife with inequality.
Strategi Pemerintah Daerah dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Kumara Dedek
Published: August 2018

Penelitian ini ingin melihat lebih jauh bagaimana perpustakaan daerah dapat meningkatkan pelayanannya terhadap masyarakat melalui pengembangan rencana strategis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui kondisi lingkungan internal dan eksternal Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan; (2) mengidentifikasi rumusan strategi berbasis analisis SWOT bagi perencanaan strategis jangka pendek dan jangka panjang Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan; dan (3) menganalisis proses strategi Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Tangerang Selatan. Model dan metode peneltian ini bersifat deskriptif-kualitatif. Metode analisis data yang digunakan bersifat induktif, mengacu pada Miles & Huberman model. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan lingkungan eksternal dilakukan dengan cara memberi kesempatan kepada masyarakat untuk mengikuti pendidikan dan pelatihan tentang perpustakaan, meningkatkan jumlah pengguna, dan menjadikan perpustakaan sebagai pusat informasi bagi masyarakat. Sedangkan pengembangan lingkungan internal dilakukan dengan cara meningkatkan pelayanan perpustakaan, optimalisasi perawatan koleksi, dan memberikan formasi yang sesuai pada SDM yang ada. Adapun strategi intensif dapat dilakukan melalui penetrasi pasar, pengembangan pasar, dan pengembangan produk, sementara strategi alternatif dapat dilakukan dengan menambah tenaga pustakawan perpustakaan. This research would like to see further how regional libraries can improve their services to the public through the development of strategic plans. This study aims to: (1) know the internal and external environmental conditions of South Tangerang City Regional Library; (2) identify the strategy formulation based on SWOT analysis for short and long term strategic planning of South Tangerang City Regional Library; and (3) analyzing the strategy process of South Tangerang City Regional Library. Model and method of this research is descriptivequalitative. The data analysis method used is inductive, referring to Miles & Huberman model. Data collection techniques used were participative observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the development of the external environment is pursued by providing opportunities for the community to follow education and training about the library, increasing the number of users, and make the library as the information center for the community. While the development of the internal environment is pursued by improving library services, optimization of collection maintenance, and provide appropriate formation on existing human resources. The intensive strategy can be done through market penetration, market development, and product development, while alternative strategies can be done by adding librarians.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM PENCUCI KENDARAAN BERBASIS PLC ZELIO TYPE SR2B121JD
Authors: Imron Muhammad
Published: August 2018

Penelitian ini penulis melakukan penelitian tentang rancang bangun sistem pencuci kendaraan berbasis PLC zelio. Dikarenakan pada saat ini konsumen mobil semakin banyak dan tidak terkendali namun hal tersebut tidak diimbangi oleh perawatan untuk mobil khususnya tentang perawatan body mobil dikarenakan sibuknya orang orang jaman sekarang sehingga tidak sempat melakukan perawatan untuk body mobil dan hal ini menyebabkan korosi yg biasa terjadi dikarenakan kurang bersihnya body mobil. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk menciptakan alat cuci mobil otomatis dengan menggunakan sensor logam, relay dan PLC dengan kelebihan lebih menghemat waktu dalam pencucian dan juga dalam penggunaan sabun dan air yg lebih hemat. Perancangan alat disini adalah dengan menggunakan PLC dan relay sebagai otak dari otomatis alat mesin cuci mobil ini serta dibantu oleh adanya 2 buah sensor logam sebagai pendeteksi masuknya mobil yg akan dicuci dan urutan dari proses selanjutnya ialah air, sabun, air dari mesin pompa air dan fun untuk proses terakhir sebagai pengering untuk keluarnya bahan bahan tersebut agar berurutan dan tidak saling bercampur satu sama lain maka disini digunakan timer internal pada PLC untuk membagi antara bahan pencuci mobil. Kata Kunci: Pencuci Kendaraan Otomatis, PLC, Sensor Logam, Motor Pompa AC, Relay, Fun
A Review of Research Connecting Digital Storytelling, Photovoice, and Civic Engagement
Authors: Greene Stuart , Burke Kevin J. , McKenna Maria K.
Published: August 2018

The purpose of this review is to expand understanding of the ways culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse youth have begun to reimagine urban and rural spaces using digital storytelling and photovoice, two methods that often fall under the broad field of youth participatory action research. To explain the conditions under which these methods favor movement toward socially just ideas and actions, we also build on and extend research in critical youth empowerment to call attention to the relational nature of the kind of work that positions youth as coresearchers and democratically engaged citizens. Of importance are the availability of safe, nurturing spaces that foster youth engagement, the quality of relationships between youth and adults, and the extent to which decisions and actions remain in the hands of youth. Finally, this review considers the implications for further research and what it could mean to reimagine schools and communities as spaces where youth have a voice as civically engaged citizens.
Morbilidad de la Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica en Colombia. Resultados del Estudio SANEPOC-2
Authors: Kuzmar Isaac , Giraldo Ospina Carlos Eduardo , Acevedo Osorio German Oved , Rua Salas Guido
Published: August 2018

OBJETIVO: relacionar las morbilidades de los pacientes pertenecientes al programa de EPOC de una institución de salud del municipio de Anserma, Caldas (Colombia). MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: estudio descriptivo de 51 pacientes a quienes les fueron tomadas espirometrías exploratorias, los hallazgos fueron contrastados con las  principales comorbilidades registradas en la Historia Clínica a través de estadística descriptiva e inferencial. RESULTADOS: 50% presentaron al menos una comorbilidad registrada, principalmente la Hipertensión Arterial seguida de la Enfermedad Renal Crónica, se encontró un comportamiento asociado entre la clasificación GOLD y la presencia de síntomas con valores no estadísticamente significativos; no se encontró asociación estadísticamente significativa entre las comorbilidades y los valores espirométricos. CONCLUSIONES: se hacen necesarias nuevas investigaciones que valoren de forma clara la causalidad en la población colombiana. 