bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Simulación del inversor multinivel de fuente común como variador de frecuencia para motores de inducción
Authors: Pabón-Fernández Luis David , Díaz-Rodríguez Jorge Luis , Pardo-García Aldo
Published: January 2017

En el presente artículo se muestra la simulación de un convertidor multinivel trifásico de fuente común de 15 escalones por línea, como variador de frecuencia para la alimentación de un motor de inducción. Este variador de frecuencia adopta modulaciones optimizadas en los primeros 50 armónicos; el algoritmo de optimización fue desarrollado en Matlab. Los resultados de la simulación permiten validar los beneficios que tiene este tipo de alimentación del motor de inducción en cuanto a calidad de la energía, tanto en el voltaje como en la corriente.
Derechos humanos, salud y trabajo social: mujeres imigrantes próximas a redes de trata en españa
Authors: Cordero Ramos Nuria , Fernández Esquivel Carmen
Published: January 2017

El objetivo principal es visibilizar las dificultades que tienen las mujeres migrantes posibles víctimas de trata para ejercer su derecho a la salud en España, además de reflexionar como el Trabajo Social puede contribuir para superarlo. Partiremos del concepto de trata de personas y la vulneración que esta supone de los Derechos Humanos, analizando la normativa Internacional, Nacional y Autonómica en materia de salud y trata, observando cómo el derecho a la salud no está siendo considerado como un derecho universal en España, afectando a las mujeres posibles víctimas de trata, entre otros. Y por último, mencionaremos el papel general de los trabajadores sociales frente a este fenómeno.
Estigma e discriminação: experiências de homens afrodescendentes vivendo com HIV/Aids em Salvador-Bahia
Authors: Dutra Aparecida de Fátima Cordeiro , Cordova Wilma , Avant Freddie Lee
Published: January 2017

O objetivo deste artigo foi compreender como homens afrodescendentes, que vivem com HIV/AIDS em Salvador, Bahia, experienciam estigma e discriminação. Assim, este texto ressalta a importância de os profissionais de saúde, entre eles o assistente social, estabelecerem uma postura desprovida de preconceito no processo de acolhimento e escuta do individuo com HIV/AIDS, afim de juntos buscarem formas de enfrentamento das adversidades vividas diariamente por esses sujeitos.
Experiências percebidas de discriminação e Saúde Mental: resultados em estudantes universitários brasileiros
Authors: Santos Júnior Amilton dos , Rachkorskyv Luiz Lippi , Ronzoni Pablo , Dogra Nisha , Dalgalarrondo Paulo
Published: January 2017

Há cada vez mais evidências de associações abordando a percepção de discriminação e seu impacto prejudicial como perpetuador de disparidades de saúde física e mental. O objetivo é usar métodos descritivos para contribuir em uma melhor compreensão das relações entre diferentes categorias de percepção de discriminação e grupos específicos de sintomas mentais e comportamentais. Este é um estudo transversal, realizado na Universidade de Campinas (UNICAMP), uma instituição pública brasileira, com a coleta de diversas variáveis independentes sociodemográficas e as variáveis dependentes foram os resultados da saúde mental, cuja presença foi avaliada através da utilização de instrumentos quantitativos. Os dados pareados foram digitados e analisados usando SPSS, versão 16.0 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, EUA). Foram realizadas análises de regressão logística, com ambos os modelos uni e multivariada para estudo da associação das variáveis experiências percebidas de discriminação foram frequentemente relatadas (69,4%). Graduandos negros/pardos relataram mais discriminação com base na cor da pele e desempenho acadêmico. A partir dos resultados da avaliação da saúde mental, as queixas de depressão, ansiedade e abuso de substância eram muito comuns. Queixas psicológicas, uso de substâncias psicoativas e consequentes comportamentos de risco foram frequentes entre o grupo de estudantes de graduação brasileiros investigados neste estudo, assim como percepções de diferentes categorias de experiências discriminatórias. Estudos futuros deverão explorar o impacto longitudinal de cada categoria de discriminação percebida e associações causais com diagnósticos psiquiátricos específicos, consequências adversas pessoais e sociais e a busca de ajuda ou tratamento.
Organismos executivos de políticas para as mulheres no Maranhão: desafios e perspectivas
Authors: Rocha Lourdes de Maria Leitão Nunes , Dias Marly de Jesus Sá , Lemos Silse Teixeira de Freitas
Published: January 2017

Os organismos de políticas para as mulheres são expressão das conquistas dos movimentos feministas no Brasil, nas últimas décadas do século XX. Em quase 30 anos de existência tais organismos demonstram sua importância para a incorporação das demandas das mulheres e suas especificidades nas políticas públicas. Destarte, ainda enfrentam desafios para instituir uma nova dinâmica e forma de planejar, executar e avaliar estas políticas, bem como, se legitimarem frente aos demais órgãos do Governo.
Entrevista
Authors: Rosa Lucia Cristina dos Santos
Published: January 2017

Entrevista
Each one with what is theirs: international migrations and the Brazilian diaspora
Authors: Lessa Antônio Carlos
Published: January 2017

No artigo são examinadas as origens e as características gerais dos fluxos migratórios da América Latina, com atenção especial para o caso brasileiro.
Meridiano 47: ten years
Authors: Lessa Antônio Carlos
Published: January 2017

This issue marks the new moment in the editorship of Boletim Meridiano 47. After ten volumes, with one hundred and nineteen issues published, the Boletim is no longer monthly, and begins its bimonthly phase, with more extensive articles, through which the community can have access to more in-depth analysis of relevant topics on the global agenda.
IQGAP1 in Podosomes/Invadosomes Is Involved in the Progression of Glioblastoma Multiforme Depending on the Tumor Status
Authors: Rotoli Deborah , Pérez-Rodríguez Natalia , Morales Manuel , Maeso María Del Carmen , Ávila Julio , Mobasheri Ali , Martín-Vasallo Pablo
Published: January 2017

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most frequent and aggressive primary brain tumor. GBM is formed by a very heterogeneous astrocyte population, neurons, neovascularization and infiltrating myeloid cells (microglia and monocyte derived macrophages). The IQGAP1 scaffold protein interacts with components of the cytoskeleton, cell adhesion molecules, and several signaling molecules to regulate cell morphology and motility, cell cycle and other cellular functions. IQGAP1 overexpression and delocalization has been observed in several tumors, suggesting a role for this protein in cell proliferation, transformation and invasion. IQGAP1 has been identified as a marker of amplifying cancer cells in GBMs. To determine the involvement of IQGAP1 in the onco-biology of GBM, we performed immunohistochemical confocal microscopic analysis of the IQGAP1 protein in human GBM tissue samples using cell type-specific markers. IQGAP1 immunostaining and subcellular localization was heterogeneous; the protein was located in the plasma membrane and, at variable levels, in nucleus and/or cytosol. Moreover, IQGAP1 positive staining was found in podosome/invadopodia-like structures. IQGAP1+ staining was observed in neurons (Map2+ cells), in cancer stem cells (CSC; nestin+) and in several macrophages (CD31+ or Iba1+). Our results indicate that the IQGAP1 protein is involved in normal cell physiology as well as oncologic processes.
Food as Commons or Commodity? Exploring the Links between Normative Valuations and Agency in Food Transition
Authors: Vivero-Pol Jose Luis
Published: January 2017

The food system, the most important driver of planetary transformation, is in a deep crisis. Therefore, seeking a sustainable and socially-fair transition pathway becomes an issue of utmost priority for our own survival. The consideration of food as a commodity, a social construct that played a central role in driving this crisis, remains the uncontested narrative to lead the different transition pathways what seems rather contradictory. By exploring the normative values in the transition landscape, this paper seeks to understand how relevant is the hegemonic narrative of “food as commodity” and its alternative of “food as commons” to determine transition trajectories and food policy beliefs. Applying the Multi-level Perspective framework and developing the ill-studied “agency in transition”, this research enquired food-related professionals that belong to an online community of practice (N=95) on valuation of food dimensions and agency in food transitions to check whether the valuation of food is relevant to explain personal stances in transition. Results suggest the socially-constructed view of food as commodity is positively correlated to the gradual reforming attitude, whereas food as commons is positively correlated to the counter-hegemonic transformers regardless the self-defined position in the transition landscape (regime or niches). At personal level, there are multiple loci of resistance with counter-hegemonic attitudes in varied institutions of the regime and the innovative niches, many of them holding this discourse of food as commons. Conversely, alter-hegemonic attitudes are not positively correlated to this alternative discourse and they may inadvertently or purportedly reinforce the ‘‘neoliberal narrative’’. Food as commons, a different narrative whose rationale is explained in the paper, seems to be a relevant framework that could enrich the multiple transformative constituencies that challenge the industrial food system and therefore facilitate the convergence of movements that reject the commodification of food.
Valoración del nivel de actividad física en pacientes intervenidos de cirugía bariátrica: revisión sistemática
Authors: Noack Segovia Jessica , Inzunza Noack Javiera , Sánchez López Antonio Manuel , Levet Hernández María Cristina , Menor  Rodríguez María José , Aguilar-Cordero María José
Published: January 2017

Introducción: los pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátrica disminuyen de peso por una mala absorción de los alimentos o por la disminución de la ingesta calórica, pero mantienen sus hábitos de vida previos a la intervención. La actividad física es importante para aumentar los beneficios de la cirugía bariátrica y disminuir así el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y metabólicas, así como la prevención del efecto rebote.Objetivo: analizar de forma objetiva el nivel de actividad física de los pacientes operados de cirugía bariátrica.Métodos: se ha llevado a cabo una búsqueda sistemática y se han seleccionado 10 artículos específicos sobre el tema, siguiendo las directrices PRISMA.Resultados: la mayoría de los estudios realizados a los pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátrica se efectúan con instrumentos de autoevaluación subjetivos. En esta revisión se han seleccionado 10 trabajos científicos que, además, utilizaron la acelerometría como método objetivo para medir la actividad física.Conclusiones: los pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátrica aumentan o mantienen sus comportamientos sedentarios, lo que no concuerda con su percepción de la actividad física que afirman llevar a cabo. Es importante valorar no solo el comportamiento sedentario, sino también qué actividad sedentaria tiene mayor prevalencia. Todo ello, para establecer estrategias de intervención frente a esa forma de actuar, disminuyendo así el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares y metabólicas y evitar el efecto rebote.
Percepción de barreras para la práctica de la actividad física y obesidad abdominal en universitarios de Colombia
Authors: Ramírez-Vélez Robinson , Triana-Reina Héctor Reynaldo , Carrillo Hugo Alejandro , Ramos-Sepúlveda Jeison Alexander
Published: January 2017

Objetivo: evaluar la relación entre la percepción de las barreras para la práctica de la actividad física (AF) con la presencia de obesidad abdominal (OA) en universitarios de Colombia.Métodos :estudio descriptivo y transversal en 5.663 sujetos entre 18 y 30 años de edad (3.348 hombres), pertenecientes a tres ciudades de Colombia. Se midió la circunferencia de cintura (CC) como indicador de OA y el riesgo se clasificó según valores de referencia internacionales. La autopercepción de barreras se determinó con el cuestionario Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ-21) validado en Colombia. Se calcularon razones de prevalencia (RP) entre cada dominio del cuestionario y clasificación de OA.Resultados: la prevalencia de obesidad abdominal fue del 10,4% con diferencias por sexo (7,3% hombres vs.12,6% mujeres p < 0,01). La “falta de tiempo”, la “influencia social” y la “falta de habilidades” fueron las barreras más prevalentes para cesar la práctica de AF en el grupo de entrevistados con OA en ambos sexos. Al comparar los estudiantes con CC saludable, la RP de presentar OA fue mayor en el grupo de mujeres que en hombres en los dominios del cuestionario BBAQ-21 “falta de tiempo” (RP = 1,33 [IC 95% 1,11-1,60]) vs.(RP = 1,14 [IC 95% 1,03-1,26]) y “falta de recursos” (RP = 1, 93 [IC 95% 11,67-2,24])vs. (RP = 1,83 [IC 95% 1,68-1,99]), respectivamente.Conclusión: una mayor autopercepción de las barreras para realizar AF se relacionó con mayor frecuencia en el grupo con OA en universitarios de Colombia.
Efectos de un programa de danzaterapia en la composición corporal y calidad de vida de mujeres mayores españolas con sobrepeso
Authors: Serrano-Guzmán María , Valenza-Peña Carmen M. , Serrano-Guzmán Carmen , Aguilar-Ferrándiz Encarnación , Olmedo-Alguacil Milagrosa , Villaverde-Gutiérrez Carmen
Published: January 2017

Objetivo: este estudio tuvo como objetivo probar la eficacia de un programa de danzaterapia en la composición corporal y calidad de vida en mujeres mayores de 65 años, que no realizan ejercicio físico de forma habitual. Métodos: cincuenta y dos mujeres sedentarias (edad media de 69,27 ± 3,85 años) fueron asignadas al azar para realizar un programa de danzaterapia (n = 27) o formar parte del grupo control (n = 25). El grupo de danza, participó durante ocho semanas en un programa de danza, tres sesiones semanales de 50 minutos cada una, basado en danza popular española (sevillanas) y ballet. Ambos grupos reciben información sobre la importancia de la alimentación y del ejercicio físico al comienzo y mitad del estudio. La circunferencia de la cintura, la presión arterial, el índice de masa corporal y la calidad de vida se evaluaron al inicio y después del tratamiento en ambos grupos. El análisis estadístico se realizó con un 2 × 2 ANOVA.Resultados: las mujeres del grupo de danza mostraron reducción significativa de la circunferencia de la cintura (p = 0,001) en comparación con las del grupo control. Los cambios en el IMC y la calidad de vida, aunque mejoraron en el grupo de danza, no alcanzaron significación estadística. Conclusión: la danzaterapia española es una forma de ejercicio físico eficaz para reducir la grasa visceral y prevenir comorbilidades en mujeres mayores, contribuyendo a cambiar estilos de vida poco saludables.
ANALISIS STRUKTUR JARINGAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM ADAPTASI EKONOMI, SOSIAL DAN BUDAYA PADA PAGUYUBAN BABUL AKHIRAT DI KOTA BATAM
Authors: Cindoswari Ageng Rara
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT

The purposes of this study include : (1) To know the communication network on the Babul Akhirat
community in the economic, social, and cultural adaptation; (2) To identify individual roles in the
communication network of the Babul Akhirat community in the economic, social, and cultural
adaptation; and (3) To describe the communication network centrality of the Babul Akhirat community
in the economic, social, and cultural adaptation. This study constitutes a descriptive research with
the quantitative approach. The study design of communication network is a complete network and
the focus of this study was at the system level. In this study, the researcher referred to the nominalist
approach by viewing the study population. The actor determination in this study was based on the
positional strategy, namely the Babul Akhirat Community in Batam City where the actors becoming
samples of the population were members of the Babul Akhirat community. Sampling used in this study
was the samples of small groups, that were all members of the Babul Akhirat community, amounted to
82 members. This study used the analysis technique of sociometric data and the communication network
structures by using by using UCINET VI. The results of this study showed: (1) The social and economic
communication network took possession of the interlocking network structure; (2) The individual roles
in the communication network of the Babul Akhirat community in the economic, social, and cultural
adaptation encompassed opinion leader, cosmopolite, and bridge; and (3) The actors representing the
highest local centrality value for the communication network of economic adaptation were node 15, 22,
30, and 59, while values of the communication network for the social adaptation were node 22 and 31,
and values of the network communication for the cultural adaptation were node 30, 47, and 45. On the
other result, actors representing the lowest global centrality value for each communication network of
economic adaptation, social adaptation, and cultural adaptation were node 23, node 5, and node 13.
Keywords: Communication Network Structure, Actor, Babul Akhirat Community
SISTEM KOMUNIKASI PEMERINTAH DAN KOMPLEKSITAS IKON KAMBING PE DI KABUPATEN PURWOREJO
Authors: Handaka Tatag , Wahyuni Hermin Indah , Sulastri Endang , Wiryono Paulus
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT

Ettawa Crossbred (EC) goat farming in Purworejo regency dated back to the era of Dutch colonial
government. The Ministry of Farming was decided that EC as Purworejo’s local crossbred. But the
farmers judge that EC not to be Purworejo’s icon. The farmers was judged that government not serious
made EC as Purworejo’s icon. The aim of this research was to know how the government communication
system produce and reproduce information to solve EC as Purworejo’s icon. The theory used in this
research is communication system in the perspective of Niklas Luhmann. The research method used was
explorative case study. Population of this study was conducted in Purworejo regency as the center of
EC goat farming. The result of the study shows that government communication system was produced
information in encountering the environmental complexity of EC as Purworejo’s icon. The information
about statue of EC as signifier. Government communication system wasn’t produced the icons like EC
products and gifts. The farmers was judged that government not serious to solved EC as Purworejo’
icon. The farmers through farmers group was produced icons like EC’s signifier and EC’s products (milk
powder, caramel, yoghurt, and crackers).

Keywords: government communication system, complexity, icon.
KOMUNIKASI TRANS BUDAYA DALAM BIDANG KESEHATAN ANALISIS KASUS: IKLAN KONDOM DAN ATM KONDOM MASUK KAMPUS
Authors: Dartiningsih Bani Eka , Basuki Basuki
Published: January 2017

ABSTRACT

Communication and culture reciprocally influence each other mutually. A culture where individuals are
socialized, will affect the way they communicate. And how individuals that communicate, can change the
culture that they have from time to time. Culture declined to patterns of behavior associated with certain
groups of people, namely to “custom” or to “life principle” someone. Culture as a development towards
balance. Condoms ATM case is a form of trans cultural communication where meaning contained in
these products is that students are expected to behave safe (secure) way to have sex. Safe refers to healthy
behaviors. The tool is not just a place to put a condom, but more contain message of healthy behaviors in
sex. Despite the healthy word is reserved for people who are still categorized as deviant.

ABSTRAK

Komunikasi dan budaya secara timbal balik saling berpengaruh satu sama lain. Budaya dimana secara
individu-individu disosialisasikan, akan berpengaruh terhadap cara mereka dalam berkomunikasi. Dan
cara bagaimana individu-individu itu berkomunikasi, dapat mengubah budaya yang mereka miliki dari
waktu ke waktu. Budaya menurun kepada pola perilaku yang diasosiasikan dengan kelompok orang
tertentu, yaitu untuk “kebiasaan” atau untuk “prinsip hidup” seseorang. Budaya sebagai perkembangan
menuju keseimbangan. Kasus ATM Kondom merupakan bentuk komunikasi trans budaya dimana
makna yang terkandung dalam produk tersebut adalah bahwa mahasiswa diharapkan berperilaku safe
(aman) dalam melakukan hubungan seks. Aman (safe) merujuk pada perilaku sehat. Alat tersebut bukan
sekedar tempat menaruh kondom, tetapi lebih mengandung pesan perilaku sehat dalam berhubungan
seks. Meskipun kata sehat tersebut dikhususkan bagi orang yang masih dikategorikan menyimpang.

Keywords: Komunikasi trans budaya, ATM kondom
African-American Women’s Quest for Happiness in Terry Mcmillan’s Selected Novels
Authors: Medegan Ambroise , Aguessy Nathalie
Published: January 2017

History has it that the utmost aim of Man’s struggles is the pursuit of happiness. This pursuit of happiness is a legally and constitutionally recognized right of/for all American citizens irrespective of their race, colour, gender and creed. But the concept of happiness is elusive and challenging in nature and its meaning solely depends on an individual’s perception of it. This paper aims to explore Terry McMillan’s perception of this concept in two of her novels: Waiting to Exhale (1992) and Getting to Happy (2010). Given that history holds that African-American women suffered sexism and racism in their society, this study seeks to analyze the selected novels in order to unveil the various mechanisms employed by McMillan to make her female personae cope with gender discrimination and exclusion, both of which are the manifestations of sexism and racism and live a happy life. This study draws on New Historicism for theoretical insight and orientation. With this theory, the paper seeks to take stock of how McMillan’s times affect her works under scrutiny and how these works reflect her times.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI STRUKTUR MODAL PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Toni Antoni Anton
Published: January 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to determine the factors affecting the capital structure of the company manufacturing them are effects aspect of liquidity, profitability and growth of the company, the size of the assets listed on the Indonesia stock exchange in the period 2010-2014. Methods of analysis used was multiple linear regression analysis of the denganjumlah sample data 90. The results showed, liquidity (CR) negative effect on capital structure, profitability (ROA) and significant negative effect against the capital structure of the company, the size of the enterprise and a significant positive effect on the company's capital structure of the company, and the growth of assets does not significantly affect the company's capital structure. The implications of the research can be concluded that the decrease in the capital structure of the company can be affected by the liquidity and profitability of companies. Further consideration should be long term investors in selecting the Issuers to invest, so the investment risk can be reduced and investment gains will accrue more maximum
 Keywords: Capital Structure, aspects of liquidity, profitability, firm size and asset growth
 

Abstrak

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan factor-faktor yang mempengaruhi struktur modal perusahaan manufaktur diantaranya efek aspek likuiditas, profitabilitas, ukuran perusahaan dan pertumbuhan aset yang terdaftar di Bursa saham Indonesia dalam periode 2010-2014. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda denganjumlah data sampel 90. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, likuiditas (CR) efek negatif pada struktur permodalan, profitabilitas (ROA) dan efek negatif signifikan terhadap struktur modal perusahaan, ukuran perusahaan dan efek positif yang signifikan pada struktur modal perusahaan perusahaan, dan pertumbuhan aset tidak signifikan mempengaruhi struktur permodalan perusahaan. Implikasi penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penurunan struktur permodalan perusahaan dapat dipengaruhi oleh likuiditas dan profitabilitas perusahaan perusahaan. Selanjutnya investor harus pertimbangan jangka panjang dalam memilih Emiten untuk berinvestasi, sehingga risiko investasi dapat dikurangi dan keuntungan investasi akan diperoleh lebih maksimal.

Kata kunci: Struktur Modal, aspek likuiditas, profitabilitas, ukuran perusahaan dan pertumbuhan aset
Transformações da metrópole contemporânea: novas dinâmicas espaciais, esfera da vida pública e sistema de espaços livres
Authors: Benfatti Denio M. , Queiroga Eugenio F. , Silva Jonathas M. P.
Published: January 2017

O trabalho reflete sobre as novas formas de expansão e crescimento metropolitano, associando-as a transformações igualmente importantes na esfera da vida pública. A expressão cotidiana desse processo de expansão e crescimento se deixa transparecer a partir de dois movimentos complementares. De um lado, o aumento em número e extensão dos deslocamentos cotidianos de uma comunidade a outra em um mesmo ambiente metropolitano. De outro, reflete as transformações resultantes do modo de vida metropolitano: horários variáveis e flexíveis, individualização das práticas de produção e consumo. Temos como objeto desta reflexão a Metrópole de Campinas como parte do território metropolitanizado que ocorre no entorno da capital paulista. Nossa hipótese é que essas transformações não se restringem anovas denominações de um processo ampliado de urbanização, mas que essas transformações têm engendrado novos padrões e espaços de sociabilidade e, mais do que isso, um modo de vida e produção específicos. Nesta reflexão, interessa-nos mostrar como essa nova dinâmica afeta a esfera da vida pública e a definição e constituição dos sistemas de espaços livres. Palavras-chave: megalópole; urbanização fragmentada; esfera da vida pública; espaço público; sistema de espaços livres. Abstract: The paper reflects on new forms of metropolitan growth and expansion, associating them with equally significant changes in the sphere of public life. The daily expression of this process of expansion and growth can be perceived through two complementary movements. On the one hand, the growth in number and extent of daily displacements between communities within the same metropolitan area. On the other, reflecting changes in the metropolitan way of life, flexible schedules and individualization of production and consumption practices. Our focus is the metropolis of Campinas as part of the metropolization process that occurs in the vicinity of the capital – São Paulo. Our hypothesis is that these transformations are not restricted to new names for an extended process of urbanization, but that they have generated new patterns and spaces of sociability, and more than that, they have generated a specific ways of life and production. In this reflection, we are interested in showing how this new dynamic affects the sphere of public life and in discussing the definition and constitution of open space systems. Keywords: megalopolis; fragmented urbanization; public life sphere; public space; open space system.
Preservação ambiental no contexto urbano: cidade e natureza na Ilha de Santa Catarina
Authors: Reis Almir Francisco
Published: January 2017

A Ilha de Santa Catarina, onde se situa a maior parte do município de Florianópolis, no sul do Brasil, tem cerca de 42% de seu território enquadrado como Área de Preservação Permanente, índice extremamente elevado, talvez único no país. Estas áreas constituem barreiras ao processo de ocupação, caracterizando de modo marcante o tecido descontínuo da cidade, apesar da intensidade das transformações por que vêm passando, a partir do desenvolvimento urbano-turístico. O presente trabalho, tendo por base aportes colocados pelo paradigma ambiental e a busca por uma cidade articulada por uma rede de espaços livres públicos densa e carregada de urbanidade, faz uma leitura histórica desse processo. Analisa os impactos sobre ecossistemas costeiros e reflete sobre possibilidades e limitações das áreas de preservação ambiental no contexto urbano. Palavras-chave: preservação ambiental; crescimento urbano-turístico; projeto urbano; Ilha de Santa Catarina; Florianópolis. Abstract: Santa Catarina Island, which is a major part of the municipality of Florianópolis, has about 42% of its territory framed as Permanent Preservation Area, a very high rate, perhaps unique in Brazil. Despite the intensity of the contemporary urban growth processes in the island, these areas constitute barriers to the urban occupation process and strongly characterize the discontinuous fabric of the city. Based on environmental paradigms and searching for a city articulated by a network of public open spaces, the paper makes ahistorical reading of this process. It analyzes the impacts of urban and tourism growth on the coastal ecosystems and reflects on the possibilities and limitations of environmental preservation areas in the urban context. Keywords: environmental preservation; urban and tourism growth; urban design; Santa Catarina Island; Florianópolis.
Editorial
Authors: Feldman Sarah
Published: January 2017

Editorial
A avaliação de políticas públicas como factor de aprendizagem, inovação institucional e cidadania: o caso da Política de Ordenamento do Território em Portugal
Authors: Ferrão João , Mourato João
Published: January 2017

A avaliação de políticas públicas em Portugal tem cerca de duas décadas e nasceu por imposição externa (sobretudo financiamento e adopção de leis da União Europeia/UE). Não sendo o ordenamento do território uma competência formal da UE, a avaliação teve, neste caso, um início particular. Entretanto, verificou-se o sucessivo alargamento das suas componentes: avaliação de conformidade, avaliação preventiva de impactes, avaliação de dinâmicas territoriais, e avaliação dos processos e das práticas de ordenamento do território. Esta evolução traduz a paradoxal crescente “europeização” de uma política fora das competências da UE, mas também a emergência de novos paradigmas de avaliação e de ordenamento do território. Este artigo procura, a partir do caso português, contribuir para o debate sobreo papel da avaliação de políticas públicas como factor de mudança cultural das organizações, das comunidades profissionais e dos cidadãos em um contexto de crescente contestação da visão moderna e racionalista de Estado. Palavras-chave: avaliação de políticas públicas; ordenamento do território; aprendizagem; inovação institucional; mudança cultural; Portugal. Abstract: Public policy evaluation in Portugal is two decades old and arose as a response to external demands (European Union funding or legal requirements). Evaluation in spatial planning, not a formal EU competency, followed its own particular evolutive course specially comparing to other policies more exposed to normative exogenous factors. Throughout its development its aims become broader, from a simple assessment of policy conformity to a pre-emptive impact assessment and later to an evaluation of territorial dynamics, and planning processes and practices. This reflects the paradoxical Europeanisation of a policy outside the scope of EU competencies and the rise of new evaluation and spatial planning paradigms. By examining the Portuguese case, this paper contributes to the debate of the role of public policy evaluation as a factor for culture change in organisations, epistemic communities and citizens against the backdrop of a growing dispute of the modern and rationalist idea of State. Keywords: public policy evaluation; spatial planning; policy-learning; institutional innovation; culture change; Portugal.
Apropriação e ordenamento territorial na zona costeira no estado do Rio de Janeiro: grandes corporações ou as políticas públicas?
Authors: Gusmão Paulo
Published: January 2017

O presente artigo reproduz aproximadamente uma apresentação feita pelo autor como participante da mesa-redonda A Urbanização do Litoral: Formas de Apropriação do Território organizada pela Anpur na 62ª Reunião Anual da SBPC, realizada em 2010, em Natal, RN. Assim como no caso da exposição, o propósito deste texto é o de fazer provocações acercada influência (gritante) das grandes corporações no processo de (re)ordenamento do território brasileiro e enfatizar o papel (até aqui acessório) das políticas públicas nesse processo. Visando dar foco a tais provocações, é analisado o caso da zona costeira do estado do Rio de Janeiro, mais especificamente o trecho sob a influência do Porto de Itaguaí, localizado na baía de Sepetiba. Palavras-chave: desenvolvimento e ordenamento territorial; zona costeira; cidades e regiões portuárias; políticas públicas; grandes corporações. Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the increasing influence of some corporations in the reorganization process of the Brazilian territory, emphasizing the role (up to this moment, secondary) of the public policies in this process. Focusing on this discussion, the coastal zone of the State of Rio de Janeiro is analyzed, more specifically the area under the influence of the Itaguaí harbor. Considering the new and unusual context of investments which takes place in the State of Rio de Janeiro, some elements that should take part of an agenda for the management of the space under influence of this important port are discussed. Keywords: territorial development and planning; coastal zone; port cities and regions; public policy, corporations.
Das cooperativas autofinanciadas às construtoras e incorporadoras de capital aberto: a ampliação do mercado habitacional
Authors: Castro Carolina Maria Pozzi de , Shimbo Lúcia Zanin
Published: January 2017

Este artigo analisa as principais alterações e permanências que ocorreram na produção habitacional voltada para os estratos médio e médio-baixo da população, promovida pelas cooperativas autofinanciadas da década de 1990 e pelas empresas construtoras e incorporadoras de capital aberto dos anos 2000 na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo (RMSP). Em especial, enfatizamos algumas questões relacionadas ao padrão de lançamentos residenciais, à estrutura produtiva e de financiamento e ao impacto dessa produção no conjunto da dinâmica imobiliária metropolitana. Partimos do argumento de que a formação de um padrão econômico, inicialmente proposto pelas cooperativas autofinanciadas e, posteriormente, potencializado pelas empresas financeirizadas com forte apoio estatal, tornou-se fundamental para a consolidação de um mercado habitacional e para a elevação da atividade imobiliária em períodos recentes. Palavras-chave: habitação; mercado habitacional; política habitacional; cooperativas; autofinanciamento; empresas construtoras; capital financeiro. Abstract: This paper analyzes the main changes and continuities that have occurred in housing production towards the middle strata of the population, promoted by the self-financing cooperatives of the 1990s and by the construction companies and developers that have opened their capital in the 2000s, in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. In particular, we emphasize some questions related to the pattern of residential launches, the production structure and financing and the impact of this production on the dynamic of real estate throughout the metropolitan area. We argue that the making of an economic standard, originally proposed by cooperatives, was later potentiated by the financialized companies with strong government support. This process became crucial to the consolidation of the housing market and to the rising of real estate dynamics in recent periods. Keywords: planning; socio-spatial dialectics; modernity; social space.
Entrevista com sociólogo Manuel Castells: A Economia Criativa deve se organizar como uma indústria
Authors: Sanches Sandra Mesquita , Figueiredo João Luiz de
Published: January 2017

O professor Manuel Castells, uma das maiores referências no debate sobre as mudanças provocadas pelas novas tecnologias , afirma que a Economia Criativa, por estar orientada para o consumo de bens e serviços, deve ser organizada como uma indústria. Seus agentes precisam se preocupar com capital de risco, marketing e estratégia. Autor de mais de 20 livros, Castells não acredita que uma cidade criativa evolua e atraia investimentos sem infraestrutura e segurança. O professor veio ao Brasil para um evento no Rio de Janeiro. Dias antes, concedeu esta entrevista, na qual discorreu sobre conceitos e temas que marcam sua obra.
The effect of earnings management through assets sales on Canadian stocks
Authors: Elfakhani Said , Kurdi Ola
Published: January 2017

This paper tests the earnings-smoothing and the debt-equity hypotheses using a sample of Canadian firms engaging in sales of long-lived assets and investments assets. findings show there is a negative relationship between income from asset sales and change in earnings per share exclusive of income from asset sales, as well as a positive relationship between leverage (proxied by debt-equity ratio) and income from asset sales. Yet, Canadian firms also report zero income or losses more often than gains as opposed to mostly gains from such sales reported by US firms, suggesting that they may be using asset sales proceeds for other corporate governance-related reasons than earnings smoothing, including Canadian tax policies (when selling fixed-assets), liquidity needs, avoidance of debt covenants violation, and level of management bonus plans. We also notice some differences between Canadian firms and their US counterparts that may explain some differences in their results.
Brazilian consulting cartography and the new recontextualization and internationalization of interchanges and managerial contents
Authors: Donadone Julio Cesar
Published: January 2017

The aim of this study is to investigate the social articulations which result in internationalization and the naturalization of their managerial contents, specially the influence of management financial logistic – financing – and corporate governance. The main focus of this research project is to investigate how the agents, specially the ones related to consulting, bring new economic internationalization to Brazil and fulfill all the needs to achieve it. Hence, this study contributes towards understanding the Brazilian consulting market development process, its trends, strategies, and relationship with other organizations, its main changes over the last decades, and its particularities in the Brazilian Sector.
Risk management for a typical petroleum, oil and gas company in South Africa
Authors: Young Jacobus
Published: January 2017

Risk management is becoming an important management discipline for most organisations including petroleum, oil and gas companies. However, before risks can actually be managed, it is imperative to ensure that a risk management framework is embedded. This research aims to research the general approach to a risk management process for a typical petroleum, oil and gas company operating in the South African industry and to determine the primary risk types for such a company. The result of this research could serve as an awareness instrument for petroleum, oil and gas industries to support and establish an effective risk management process, while striving to achieve industry and economic objectives. Furthermore, to serve as a working platform for those companies that is still in early stages of developing a practical risk management solution.
Influences of proprietary and political costs on voluntary disclosure relating to financial instruments before and after mandatory requirements
Authors: Darus Faizah , Taylor Dennis
Published: January 2017

The study examines whether the introduction of an accounting standard relating to the disclosure of financial instruments affects voluntary corporate disclosure, and the impact of proprietary and political costs on such disclosure decisions. Using the annual reports of 70 Australian listed companies over a period of 6 years giving 420 firm-year observations, this study investigates the comparative impacts of proprietary and political information costs on management’s voluntary disclosure decisions relating to financial instruments. The regulatory disclosure environment, the impact of proprietary costs (proxy by a firm’s investment growth opportunities) and political costs (proxy by a firm’s probability of financial distress, size of a company and negative media attention) relating to the voluntary disclosure of financial instruments were investigated. Results of this study provide evidence that the mandatory disclosure of non-proprietary information relating to financial instruments has resulted in an increase in the voluntary disclosure of related proprietary information. For the effects of proprietary and political costs, findings from the study suggest that a firm’s growth opportunities are significant in limiting voluntary disclosure of proprietary information in the period prior to regulation. Consistent with political cost hypothesis, legitimacy theory and media agenda-setting theory, the size of a company and high negative media attention are significantly positively related to voluntary corporate disclosure. However, financial distress has no effect on the voluntary disclosure of financial instruments-related information.
Responsible corporate governance: Towards a stakeholder board of directors?
Authors: Ayuso-Siart Silvia , Argandoña Antonio
Published: January 2017

The central question posed in this paper will be how to organize board composition in order to ensure a responsible corporate governance both from a CSR and a good governance perspective. Adopting a stakeholder approach to corporate governance, we analyze the arguments given by different theoretical approaches for linking specific board composition with financial performance and CSR, and discuss the empirical research conducted. Despite the inconclusive findings of empirical research, it can be argued that diverse stakeholders on the board will promote CSR activities within the firm, but at the same time will increase board capital (which ultimately may lead to a better financial performance). Finally, we propose a model for selecting board members based both on ethical and pragmatic arguments
Corporate governance in family run business – a Malaysian case study
Authors: Ponnu Cyril H. , Lee C.K. , Tan Geron , Khor T.H. , Leong Adelyn
Published: January 2017

This paper addresses the debate on family run business and corporate governance before and after the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997. As there are only few studies on the corporate governance of family businesses in Malaysia, this paper aims to provide a broad view of the corporate governance practises of family run companies in Malaysia. The majority of family-run companies in Malaysia are operated by ethnic Chinese families in Malaysia. To understand the practices of corporate governance in these companies, this study selected 3 of the top 10 family run companies by market capitalization in Malaysia. This paper discusses the issues and problems related to family run businesses in the light of the separation of ownership and control, lack of board independence and protection of minority shareholders, lack of independence of external auditors, lack of transparency and disclosure as well as managerial entrenchment.
Corporate governance compliance versus Syaria’ compliance and its link to firm’s performance in Malaysia
Authors: Saad Noriza Mohd
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this study is to investigate level of compliance by corporate governance (CG) code of best practices and sharia’ principles among public listed companies in main board of Bursa Malaysia and to provide insights view in determining significance association between the corporate governance and sharia’ compliance with firm’s performance. Corporate governance compliance was measured by three board of directors (henceforth; BOD) facets; (i) director’s remuneration, (ii) directors training and (iii) number of family members. Meanwhile, syaria’ compliance is based on six proxies, (i) riba, (ii) gambling, (iii) sale of non halal product, (iv) conventional insurance, (v) entertainment and (vi) stockbroking. The data are gathered from the analysis of companies’ annual report and Thompson DataStream for a sample of 147 companies (for corporate governance compliance) and 36 companies (for syaria’ compliance) over the period of 2003 to 2007. The study employs multiple regression analyses, independent sample T-test and Pearson correlation on the hypotheses tested. The preliminary results reveal most of the company has complied well with the code of best practices and syaria’ principles and there is a significant association to the firm’s performance besides syaria’ compliance firms show a better performance compared to corporate governance compliance firms.
Corporate social responsibility in the top Spanish hotel companies
Authors: Suárez-Serrano Eugenia
Published: January 2017

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in tourism is particularly interesting given the fact that society is part of the service and companies should assume a responsibility with the places they are located in. Several studies analyse the reporting of CSR activities, however, there is modest research relating CSR practices in the hospitality industry. The purpose of this paper is to provide two case studies in the Spanish hospitality industry, Sol Meliá and NH, which are the only top hotel companies that offer information about their CSR practices in their web sites and Annual Reports. Although the tourism industry still has a long way to do in the reporting of CSR activities to become equal to other industries, in the two cases analysed a clear commitment to CSR matters it is observed within its various spheres of action.
An international study of the impact of cultural factors on the prevalence of family-owned firms
Authors: Shoham Amir , Yaari Varda
Published: January 2017

A key question in international corporate governance is why certain in ownership types are prevalent in different countries around the world (La Prota et al., 1999). In this study, we provide an answer for the prevalence of the family-owned firms in 42 countries by examining key characteristics of culture. We show that family-ownership is positively correlated with power distance (PD), in-group collectivism (CI) and, insignificantly, with uncertainty avoidance (UA). Our study makes a contribution to the field since previous research used religion and language as umbrella constructs for culture, while we pinpoint specific cultural dimensions