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INTEGRAÇÃO IOT E GIS: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE SUAS APLICAÇÕES
Authors: Carlos Caria Sacramento Iran , Fernandes Vivian de Oliveira , De Andrade Marques Ferreira Emerson
Published: December 2020

A Internet of Things (IoT) está levando inúmeros benefícios para a vida humana por meio de serviços inteligentes. Com o crescimento massivo dos grandes conjuntos de dados dinâmicos, a aplicação de novos métodos para integração de tecnologias vem se tornando mais diversificados do que antes. Assim, o Geographic Information System (GIS) aparece como uma plataforma acessível, visto que, os métodos de gerenciamento e/ou monitoramento requerem uma múltipla fusão de informações. Este artigo visa analisar através da estatística descritiva as diferentes abordagens, contribuições e soluções quanto as aplicações relacionadas à integração da IoT e o GIS. A Revisão Sistemática de Literatura (RSL) foi utilizada enquanto método de pesquisa, envolvendo as seguintes etapas: (a) planejamento da revisão, (b) técnica de seleção e (c) análise dos resultados.  Os resultados possibilitaram evidenciar lacunas de pesquisa, vantagens e desvantagens quanto aos métodos investigados. As áreas de aplicação identificadas envolvem a segurança, operação e manutenção, saúde, tráfego e mobilidade urbana, arquitetura para implementação de sistema, agricultura de precisão e monitoramento ambiental. Considera-se que as abordagens relativas a IoT e ao GIS dispõe de uma grande diversidade de ferramentas para a exploração destas tecnologias, demonstrando que esta integração está em pleno desenvolvimento.
FAVELA TOUR: UM DELICADO EQUILÍBRIO DE FORÇAS
Authors: Da Silva Bruna Aparecida Viola
Published: December 2020

No Rio de Janeiro a prática do turismo em favelas não é fenômeno recente, tem seus primeiros registros datados do início do século XX e cresceu a partir da espetacularização do espaço. Estigmatizadas pela violência e pela precariedade, estas favelas tiveram seu cotidiano amplamente explorado por ações midiáticas que, alidades à intervenção policial do Estado a partir da instalação das Unidades de Polícia Pacificadora, impulsionaram a prática do Favela Tour. Na Santa Marta, o processo de pacificação precedeu a institucionalização do turismo a partir da implementação do programa Rio Top Tour, idealizado pelo Estado com o intuito de atrair novos circuitos mercadológicos para o local, intitulado, à época, de “Favela Modelo”. Atualmente, porém, a comunidade sofre os impactos do declínio da atividade turística em decorrência do aumento da violência e dos confrontos pela disputa do seu território e da descontinuidade das políticas de melhoria idealizadas a partir da possibilidade de transformar o morro em espaço fértil para a reprodução do capital.
VIGILÂNCIA AOS EFEITOS DA NOVA FRONTEIRA AGRÍCOLA: UMA ANÁLISE PARTICIPATIVA SOCIOAMBIENTAL E DE RISCO À SAÚDE DAS COMUNIDADES EXPOSTAS À POLUIÇÃO ATMOSFÉRICA EM ÁREAS DE TRANSIÇÃO DE CERRADO-AMAZÔNIA, SUDESTE DO PARÁ
Authors: Fernandes Thiago , Hacon Sandra de Souza , Novais Jonathan Willian Zangeski
Published: December 2020

O sudeste paraense é uma das mesorregiões de fronteira agrícola da Amazônia brasileira que contextualiza uma ampla história de expansão territorial baseada em conflitos sociais. Desse modo, objetivou-se, com esta pesquisa, identificar os municípios em situação de risco ambiental e epidemiológico e seus problemas socioambientais e de impacto à saúde em comunidades expostas à poluição atmosférica. O método de trabalho baseou-se na análise dos relatórios sobre os Instrumentos de Identificação de Municípios de Risco (IIMR). Para o diagnóstico participativo socioambiental, realizou-se a aplicação de questionários sociodemográficos e condução de uma oficina temática, fundamentando-se na abordagem de intervenção da árvore de problemas. Pelo diagnóstico de risco, 64,1% dos municípios da mesorregião se encontram em situação de alta vulnerabilidade ambiental e epidemiológica, expondo a RI Lago do Tucuruí como a região mais susceptível devido aos impactos decorrentes da expansão das matrizes econômicas, maiormente pela agropecuária e hidrelétrica. A percepção dos atores sociais esclareceu uma falta de diálogo com as comunidades de faixa de fronteira sobre os riscos iminentes das ações progressivas do agronegócio, bem como a falta de manutenção das políticas públicas que tratam de saúde e ambiente em defesa de uma melhor qualidade de vida nas comunidades.
PAISAGEM URBANA DO CENTRO HISTÓRICO DA CIDADE DE JATAÍ (GO): AS RUGOSIDADES CONTAM HISTÓRIA
Authors: Paiva Priscila Braga , Rodrigues Maria José
Published: December 2020

A pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar a existência de rugosidades na paisagem do Centro Histórico da cidade de Jataí (GO). A metodologia, foi estruturada em etapas, sendo elas: Pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, trabalho de campo; análise, interpretação e discussão dos dados coletados. Os resultados mostraram a presença de construções com arquitetura contemporânea, bem como algumas de estilo arquitetônico do final do século XIX e início do século XX. Dessa forma, percebeu-se diversos usos do solo no centro histórico de Jataí, também foi possível identificar que existem poucas edificações da formação inicial da cidade, sendo que, as que ainda resistem, a maioria foram transformadas em museus.
A Modified Strain-displacement Method for High Accuracy 8-Node Solid Finite Element
Authors: Pornpeerakeat Sacharuck , Sriboonma Krissachai , Chaikittiratana Arisara
Published: December 2020

Higher-order three-dimensional solid elements are widely used for machine design and structural analyses. Although higher-order solid elements offer higher accuracy, the assembly routines often consume large amount of computational time and memory usage. In contrast, lower-order solid elements such as an 8-nod are simpler in programming implementation and consume less computational resources. However, they can produce problems of locking phenomena e.g. membrane and shear locking. Moreover, in a three-dimensional analysis using continuum solid elements, it is necessary to consider the stresses in the through-thickness direction, for example, in layered soil and foundation. This research aims to develop a modified strain-displacement finite element formulation that eliminates locking problems and generally applicable to both thick and thin threedimensional structures. The proposed formulation is based on the key concept of energy equivalence mapped between the global and natural curvilinear coordinates. The advantage of the proposed method is the ability to select a set of chosen strain functions that can be defined arbitrarily on the natural curvilinear coordinates.
Long-Term Results in Hairy Cell Leukemia Treated with 2-Chlorodeoxyadenosine
Authors: Chrobák Ladislav , Žák Pavel , Podzimek Karel , Plíšková Lenka , Foglová Jaroslava , Maisnar Vladimír , Dulíček Petr , Dědič Karel
Published: December 2020

We treated 19 patients with hairy cell leukemia (HCL) with 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine. 15 patients followed up at least 6 months were evaluated. The follow up period varied between 6 months and 37 months (median, 19 months). 8 patients were previously treated. The overall response in 15 evaluable HCL patients was 100 %, with 87 % complete hematological remissions including three patients with retroperitoneal and mediastinal lymphadenopathy and one patient with leukemic infiltrates of the cornea; 13 % of patients achieved partial hematological remission. Soluble interleukin - 2 receptor (sIL-2R) considered as a reliable non-invasive marker of HCL tumor burden dropped from the median of 1350 pM/ml (range 188 to 9000 pM/ml) to the median of 84.3 pM/ml (range 37 to 382 pM/ml) RdW which reflects the anisocytosis of red cells decreased after therapy from the median of 20.6 % (range 13.1-25.0 %) to the median of 13.7 % (range 12.4-16.3 %).
Visual Functions After Photorefractive Keratectomy
Authors: Langrová Hana , Hejcmanová Dagmar , Peregrin Jaroslav
Published: December 2020

1. 45 myopes (-3.0 to -6.0 D) were examined before and 1 and 6 months after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Visual acuity (VA) was tested using Snellen and logMAR charts. Contrast sensitivity (CS) was measured using a computerized system. 2. Preoperative best corrected VA (BCVA) in myopes was significantly lower in comparison with a control group using logMAR charts only. A reduction of BCVA by both methods at 1. month and its return after 6 months nearly to original values was noted. 3. Significantly lower values of CS were found in patients before PRK compared to the control group. After 1 and 6 months stayed the values on preoperative level.
Some Serum Activity Markers of Airways Inflammation in Difficult-To-Control Asthma Patients
Authors: Král Bohuslav , Krejsek Jan , Paráková Zdena , Kopecký Otakar , Vokurková Doris , Derner Václav , Toušková Miroslava
Published: December 2020

The main aim of the present study was a search for a characteristic serum marker of inflammatory activity in the airways of asthmatics with difficult-to-control disease. Therefore, serum levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4), serum low-affinity Fc Epsilon Receptor II (sFcER II), Interferon-gamma (INF-gamma) Immunoglobulin-E (IgE), Interleukin-2 (IL-2), serum Interleukin Receptor 2 (sIL-2R) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (sICAM-1) were measured in 2 groups of asthmatics: 1-26 patients with difficult-to-control asthma (DTCA), 2-22 asthmatics, minimally symptomatic (MSA). Results: No significant difference in either measured parameters between the DTCA and MSA group in peripheral blood samples was found. Conclusion: The above mentioned serum markers of T- and B-cell activation as well as the serum ICAM-1 level are not sensitive enough to determine the type, activity and severity of the inflammatory process in the asthmatic airways.
Atg1 kinase regulates autophagosome‐vacuole fusion by controlling SNARE bundling
Authors: Barz Saskia , Kriegenburg Franziska , Henning Anna , Bhattacharya Anuradha , Mancilla Hector , Sánchez‐Martín Pablo , Kraft Claudine
Published: December 2020

Autophagy mediates the degradation of cytoplasmic material. Upon autophagy induction, autophagosomes form a sealed membrane around the cargo and fuse with the lytic compartment to release the cargo for degradation. In order to avoid premature fusion of immature autophagosomal membranes with the lytic compartment, this process needs to be tightly regulated. Several factors mediating autophagosome–vacuole fusion have recently been identified. In budding yeast, autophagosome–vacuole fusion requires the R‐SNARE Ykt6 on the autophagosome, together with the three Q‐SNAREs Vam3, Vam7, and Vti1 on the vacuole. However, how these SNAREs are regulated during the fusion process is poorly understood. In this study, we investigate the regulation of Ykt6. We found that Ykt6 is directly phosphorylated by Atg1 kinase, which keeps this SNARE in an inactive state. Ykt6 phosphorylation prevents SNARE bundling by disrupting its interaction with the vacuolar SNAREs Vam3 and Vti1, thereby preventing premature autophagosome–vacuole fusion. These findings shed new light on the regulation of autophagosome–vacuole fusion and reveal a further step in autophagy controlled by the Atg1 kinase.
Relationship of Macroeconomics Variables in Indonesia Using Vector Error Correction Model
Authors: Hapsari Meilina Retno , Astutik Suci , Soehono Loekito Adi
Published: December 2020

This study aims to analyze the relationship between macroeconomic variables in Indonesia, namely GDP with money supply, exchange rate of rupiah to US Dollar, exports, imports and interest rates. The background problem is to analyze the best method to influence government targets or policies on economic growth by studying the relationship of macroeconomic variables. Previous studies analyzing the relationship between macroeconomic variables in Indonesia have used multiple linear regression analysis. Using VECM analysis we can find out the short-term and long-term effects on the relationship between macroeconomic variables in Indonesia. The analysis used in this study is the Vector Error Correction Model with Maximum Likelihood estimation. Based on the result, the cointegration test found that there is a long-term relationship. Based on the VECM model (3), in the short term there is a relationship between macroeconomic variables and in the long run there is a long-term causality relationship in the GDP and export models. It is expected that the Government and the Central Bank will work together cooperatively in making policies to keep control of the money supply, exchange rate of rupiah to US Dollar and interest rates to enable to stimulate the economy.
Factors That Influence Water Demand in Special Region Yogyakarta
Authors: Rizqina Auladina , Suseno Deky Aji
Published: December 2020

The demand for water in Special Region Yogyakarta, which is increasing every year, is not matched by the quality and effectiveness of water production. The distribution of PDAM water is uneven in every region in the Special Province of Yogyakarta. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of water prices, the number of hotels, the number of industries, and the GRDP per capita of the population, also, in order to determine the effect of employee retribution and operational costs of the PDAM on PDAM water prices. The study uses secondary data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis and SEM structural modeling analysis. The results showed that the number of employees had a significant positive effect on remuneration for PDAM employees. Reply to PDAM employee services and PDAM operational costs affect water prices. At the same time, the price of PDAM water and GDRP per capita of the population has a significant positive effect on PDAM water demand. The number of hotels and industries that subscribe to water in PDAMs has a significant negative effect on water demand.
Territorial framework of local self-government: basis of legislative regulation
Authors: Siryk Zinoviy , Bilyk Rostyslav , Panukhnyk Olena
Published: December 2020

Ukraine is increasingly trying to integrate into European structures. The civilizational, geopolitical and geo-economic choice for our country is obvious, therefore, difficult, consistent and sometimes unconventional and unpopular political decisions are required to implement it. The real implementation of the deconcentration, decentralization and subsidiarity principles in the practice of public administration is necessary, in particular, due to the introduction of new models of relations between the political center and the regions. Regional disproportions in the territory development of Ukraine, the failure to implement the reform on the ground in specific administrative and territorial units, the spread of corruption schemes – all these are the consequences of an ineffective model of local self-government and state management of regional development, that became the beginning of the administrative and territorial reform in the state. And in order to ensure a high-quality process of administrative and territorial reform, it is important, and to some extent and the most basic, is the process of adopting high-quality regulatory base for legislation. The article identifies the main directions for the formation of an effective management system at all levels, including: the formation of an optimal territorial basis, the provision of appropriate material, administrative, organizational and financial conditions for the implementation of the powers granted to them by local governments, a clear delineation of powers between management bodies of different levels based on decentralization, mechanism development of the state control and population involvement in the community development. The legislative base, which was adopted in the context of supporting the reform of local self-government in Ukraine, has been analyzed. The legislative guidelines for the decentralization reform and regional policy in Ukraine have been determined and substantiated. Deficiencies and shortcomings of the normative-legal and institutional support system of the local self-government reform have been identified and ways of their elimination have been proposed.
Formation of investment potential as a factor in the development of Ivano-Frankivsk UTC
Authors: Tomashevska Antonina
Published: December 2020

One of the key tasks of the current government is to develop the regions and strengthen their economic potential. One of the most important factors of economic growth is investment. For Ukraine, which is in a crisis pit, the issue of attracting foreign investments is especially important and relevant, as they have a significant impact on the economic development of the country. At the same time, the largest degradation in Ukraine today is investment activity, which is also due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Deterioration of the investment climate, the possibilities of budgets at all levels, the decline in business activity of economic entities have led to a difficult state of the investment sphere.

The article analyzes the investment attractiveness of the regions of Ukraine. A special role is focused on the factors (positive and negative) that affect the formation of the investment climate of the regions: positive - geographical location, labor resources; negative - unfavorable climate and corruption.

One of the indicators that reflects the stable economic development of certain sectors of the economy, as well as the country's economy as a whole is the investment potential of the regions. The investment and foreign economic policy of Ivano-Frankivsk UТС is analyzed, which is aimed at improving the image at the regional and international levels, promoting a significant increase in domestic and foreign investment in economic development, the implementation of active information and promotional activities.

In the city, foreign investment is about 580 million dollars. US dollars, of which almost 80 million dollars. USA - loan capital. During the study, we analyzed the largest enterprises in Ivano-Frankivsk, including foreign investment, LLC “Electrolux Ukraine”, LLC “Tyco Electronics Ukraine Limited”, SE VO “Karpaty” (Delphi project), LLC “Imperial Foods”.

The method of expert assessments indicates promising areas of business development of Ivano-Frankivsk UТС. In the course of the research we suggested ways to improve the investment attractiveness of Ivano-Frankivsk UТС.
Disclosure of CSR over the Firm Life Cycle in Japan
Authors:   Rikkyo University, Noda Kentaro
Published: December 2020

This paper investigates how a firm’s life cycle affects corporate CSR disclosure. Using data from Japanese firms from 2006 to 2015, the firm life cycle is classified according to Dickinson (2011). The results show differences in disclosure levels depending on the firm life cycle. In the maturity stage, the amount of disclosure is significantly larger while, in the growth stage, the amount of disclosure is smaller. Additionally, there are differences in disclosure levels depending on the type of CSR information. Environment-related information has a significant influence in Japan. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in terms of governance and society. In Japan, stewardship codes have been introduced and reference those of the United Kingdom. For CSR-related information, disclosure should occur in accordance with laws and regulations, and information other than disclosure based on laws and regulations should also be addressed subjectively. The situation of firms has not been considered thus far. In the future, an appropriate disclosure strategy that considers firms’ growth stage would be employed to improve firm value.
Engaging Employees in the Innovation Process
Authors:   Elmhurst College, Fischer Bruce D. ,   Elmhurst College, Bachman Holly B.
Published: December 2020

There is a lack of broad participation in most idea generating programs in American organizations. In this paper, we consider ways to increase the participation rate in generating ideas across organizations. These approaches include measuring innovation rates and reporting them, encouraging continuous improvement in idea generation, raising participation in programs such as Business Process Reengineering and Quality Circles, and training in creativity that includes team efforts at ideation. We also consider the importance of encouragement in helping employees to take the risks necessary to generate ideas.
The Webmosphirics Effects on Shopping Behavior: The Influences of Web Page Color Displays on Online Impulse Purchasing Intention
Authors:   Feng Chia University, Lin Chih-Huang , Liu Ting-Yu ,   University of Bath
Published: December 2020

It is interesting to note that even though the studies of atmospheric effects in physical stores have been abundant, knowledge of ambient factor effects in the online retailing context has been limited. This study investigates the influence of webmospheric effect, web page color displays on respondents’ emotional reactions and subsequent online impulse buying intention. A Stimulus-Organism-Responses (S-O-R) model was used as the basic framework and a laboratory experiment was conducted to test the hypotheses in this study. The results demonstrated that web page color displays had a significant effect on participants’ emotional response, eventually influencing their intention to purchase impulsively online. Specifically, respondents felt more aroused and experienced greater pleasure when they were exposed to chromatic web page displays than achromatic one. Additionally, both pleasure and arousal emotions played an intervening role between web page color displays and online impulse purchasing intention. Personality traits and product involvement were proved to moderate the relationship between atmospheric cues and impulse shopping intention. These findings suggest that the website design with effective web page color displays would create a desirable environment and thus prompt consumers to buy impulsively. Finally, research implications of the model and proposition are presented.
Corporate Management in the Eighteenth Century in the Company of Commerce of Pernambuco and Paraiba
Authors:   Federal University of Pernambuco, Andrade Álvaro Pereira de , Sotomayor Ana Maria S. B. ,   Higher Institute of Accounting and Administration of Lisbon, Rodrigues Jorge José Martins ,   Higher Institute of Accounting and Administration of Lisbon
Published: December 2020

This study is based on the management model carried out by Companhia Geral de Comércio de Pernambuco e Paraíba — CGCPP (General Company of Commerce of Pernambuco and Paraiba), founded in 1759 by the government of the Marquis of Pombal, for the exclusive trade rights in Brazil between the kingdom of Portugal and the captaincies of Pernambuco and Paraíba. The results of this research revealed that CGCPP’s management adopted policies and practices of governance structure similars to the current ones, focused on ethics and transparency, aiming at the security of shareholders and the well-being of Captaincies. This survey also brought to light that the monitoring of CGCPP’s internal control system was carried out through accounting reports issued by its “Contadoria” (Accounting department), and were subject to systematic review by its Inspection of Accounts unit, whose the assignments in the Company were similar to those of an internal audit. The main objectives of this accounting review were to ensure the safety of internal controls of the CGCPP and to detect possible irregularities for immediate correction and adjustments, thus allowing the regular flow of operations of the Company.
Investigating the Effects an Acquisition Has on Brand Equity
Authors:   Pearson Business School, Morrison Patrick D. , Atkinson David ,   Pearson Business School, Clifford John ,   Pearson Business School
Published: December 2020

This study aimed to understand the impact and effects acquisition events have on an organisation’s brand equity. The literature highlighted a lack of pertinent research into the effects company acquisitions have on consumer-based brand equity (CBBE), especially what impact and consequences there may be on a brand that is acquired by another. This report investigated the overall acquisition process and proceeding effects the process had on an organisation’s CBBE. In order to achieve an in depth understanding, a case study approach was used. Here Rapha Racing Limited (RRL), a UK based up market manufacturer of cycling clothing and accessories for road riders, was explored. RRL was cited as it had recently experienced a £200 million acquisition by two heirs of the Walmart family. Primary research within the case took the form of surveying RRL consumers, interviewing RRL employees and a senior professional, who has been involved in numerous, high value company acquisitions. This multiple perspective approach allowed an insight into how RRL managed their brand throughout the acquisition and whether RRL managed to match, misjudge or exceed consumer brand expectations. This report found how RRL steadied the ship through a clear internal communication strategy with complete transparency between leadership and staff. However, it was found that RRL failed to apply the principle of transparency in their communications with consumers. The paper concludes that careful consideration of the acquiring party, protection of current business culture and systems as well as transparency with existing customers are vital components in controlling an organisation’s brand equity with an acquisition event.
Impact of Internet Marketing on Photography i n Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Ahmadu Bello University, M. Abass Salimat
Published: December 2020

The study examined the impact of internet marketing on photography in Lagos state, by focusing mainly on social media, search engine and website as internet marketing tools and measured performance in terms of customer intention, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Primary data and online observations were employed. A cross sectional survey research method was used. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 140 photographers from the 1484 registered online photographers in Lagos. Data were analysed using multiple regression to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that social media, search engine and website collectively influenced customers of Photographers in Lagos. The study concluded that it is valuable for photographers to adapt to, and use internet marketing media in promoting their services as technology changes and new platforms emerge. It is recommended by the study that photographers in Nigeria should adopt internet marketing tools for both communication and marketing advantages.
Considering Territorial Agendas of the EU in context of Rising of Territorial Dimension of Cohesion Policy
Authors:   Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Altay İclal Kaya , Ahmeti Shqiprim ,   Ahmeti
Published: December 2020

The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe ads territorial cohesion as Union’s third goal, beside economic and social cohesion and lists it as a shared competence. In the other hand, the Lisbon Strategy aims to turn Europe into the most competitive area of sustainable growth in the world and it is considered that the Territorial cohesion policy should contribute to it. This paper is structured by a descriptive language while deduction method is used. It refers to official documents, strategies, agendas and reports, as well as books, articles and assessments related to topic. This paper covers all of two Territorial Agendas as well as the background of territorial cohesion thinking and setting process of territorial cohesion policy.
The Role of Business as a Force for Good
Authors:   NEOMA Business School, Bellow Edgar , Hamzi Lotfi , Han Huai Yuan
Published: December 2020

Using a sustainable world orientation, this paper will examine the role of virtue ethics models (VE) in today’s globalized business environment in contrast to corporate responsibility models (CSR) of ethics. Examined through the lens of a qualitative case study framework using the coffee industry, the paper assesses and compares recent efforts to use VE and CSR models of social engagement and corporate sustainability, and vet their effects. Findings in terms of each firm’s sustainability, social weal, and good governance, as defined by the CSR and VE literature, are compared. Findings indicate that a VE approach to business ethics is one that will prove superior to CSR over the long term, but that it may be difficult for firms to interpret how to create best practices that will allow for a VE approach to sustainability to create the foundation for good governance. VE standards should be applied to a company’s employees and supply chain partners as well as leadership at the firm, because there must be an integration of ethics and leadership with practices and processes in each organization.
The Relaunch of Privatizations in Italy Amid Public Debt Reduction and GDP Growth
Authors:   “Sapienza” Università di Roma, Mauro Cesare San
Published: December 2020

Between 2012 and 2016, while the financial crisis was unfolding its effects in Italy and globally, several divestments of Italian State-owned companies were carried out, leading observers to believe that a new season of privatizations — similar to the one carried out in the 1990s — had finally been launched. However, after the initial considerable divestments announcing the completion of privatization of large public companies, the momentum faded away due to the strong Italian political instability combined with an international trend oriented to nationalism. The sizeable privatizations launched in 2014-2016, which led to important results in terms of revenue and attraction of investments (including international ones), produced lights and shadows, mainly due to the lack of a long-term roadmap. In this context, the only constant feature of any privatization strategy in Italy appears to be the feeble and fluctuating trend that — today just like yesterday — prevents the country from fully exploiting the potential implicit in the divestment of large State-owned companies.
Smart Grid Implementation in Mozambique: Where to Start?
Authors: Chapala Nelson Manuel Alfredo
Published: December 2020

Abstract: The article presents a survey on the development of Smart Grids in the world. Its purpose is to present an overview of the possibilities and initial challenges to be overcome for its implementation in Mozambique. For the development of this article, a bibliographical survey of the world panorama of technology was made. As a result of this literary survey, it was understood that the concept of smart grids became more clear from 2005 and is developing. Some countries, mainly developed, have already joined the technology and they are with the pilot projects and realized. The motivations for its implementation vary from country to country. Increasing profits in the electricity sector, reducing energy technical losses, improving the environment and enhancing renewable energy are the main motivations. This technology brings benefits associated with technological innovation, new product development and new market opportunities. At the moment, it’s understood that, Mozambique is not in time to implement this technology effectively. Not only because many countries are still with pilot projects, but also, the financial costs for their implementationarehigh. However, although there are presumed difficulties for its implementation, it’s considered convenient to start with the discussions about smart grids in higher education and research institutions, fund mobilization and implementation of testing laboratories. Additionally, it is important to study the possibility of phased implementation of this technology in new condominiums or residential neighborhoods and to gain experience in countries that have already started to implement it.
Estudio sobre una propuesta de indicadores de calidad desde la perspectiva del profesorado en ejercicio para orientar la formación en clave de inclusión educativa
Authors: Navarro-Montaño María José , López-Martínez Antonia , Rodríguez-Gallego Margarita
Published: December 2020

The work we present is an ongoing research project on school inclusion, its implications for education, and an analysis of quality indicators. The research’s main objective is to analyze the beliefs and training needs that teachers have on inclusive education to consider some quality indicators for their training. The research was conducted at all levels of the Spain’s education system, except for higher education, i.e., namely early childhood education, primary education, secondary education, baccalaureate, and training modules. The study uses a qualitative research approach. Interviews were conducted with an open-ended questionnaire, one per interviewee, except for the principal and head teacher, who were interviewed as members of the board. Based on the analysis of data, results, and conclusions, we propose quality indicators to guide teachers’ training. The most relevant indicators are linked to the need to promote an inclusive educational model in which schools develop inclusive institutional projects, and teacher training is aligned with educational inclusion. This model is based on learning programs aligned with inclusive educational practices and needs and focuses on comprehension, democracy, and participation principles
Liderazgo docente en comunidades profesionales de aprendizaje: Estudio de caso de dos escuelas públicas en México
Authors: Flores-Fahara Manuel , Bailey-Moreno Josefina , Torres-Arcadia Carmen Celina
Published: December 2020

This study aimed to describe the teaching leadership exercised by female teachers and principals in professional learning communities (CPA) in two public elementary schools. Naturalistic observation and conversational interviews were used under a qualitative multiple-case research approach. The development of the communities was in accordance with the organizational learning model, which includes initial organization, identification of problems, acquisition of knowledge, sharing, and use and dissemination of knowledge. The results show similarities and differences in the participation of the teachers and principals in both schools. Among the similarities, it was found that the experience helped the participants to grow and learn and that it is possible to stimulate leadership and collaboration within the framework of a professional learning community. Among the differences, the disposition of the principal was notorious. While in one of the schools, all the teachers participated, motivated by the principal, in the other school, they did not have the principal’s support, and the teachers participated spontaneously. It is possible to conclude that, in both schools, the emergence of teaching leadership was observed by giving participants a voice in their initiatives, ideas, experiences, creativity, and recognition of personal mastery. Finally, given the resistance and uncertainty that these processes generate, it is proposed that the collaboration in CPA and distributed leadership topics become the pillars of the school and be incorporated into the school culture, as well as in the initial and continuous training of teachers and principals.
Permanencia estudiantil: Factores que inciden en el Politécnico Internacional de Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Murillo-Zabala Aída Milena , Jurado-de los Santos Pedro
Published: December 2020

This paper focuses on the identification of factors related to students’ retention. This study was conducted at Politécnico Internacional (Bogotá, Colombia), a private higher education institution. To collect the data, some ad hoc surveys were administered to a sample of 1487 students. Concerning the student’s retention, results highlight the importance of variables such as the quality and profile of the academic program offered. The influence of motivational factors and personal satisfaction about the students’ persistence within the academic program is also observed. These two variables, retention and persistence, are characterized in this paper as independent processes, susceptible to study, which interact and have a direct effect on retention in higher education.
Eutanasia: de delito a derecho
Authors: Albert Marta
Published: December 2020

La proposición de ley reguladora de la Eutanasia actualmente en tramitación parlamentaria no sólo despenaliza la conducta típica, sino que convierte lo que era un crimen en un derecho. El artículo aborda este tránsito desde el punto de vista de la filosofía del derecho, extrayendo algunas conclusiones básicas sobre los problemas que plantea convertir la decisión de morir de delito en conducta jurídicamente exigible.
Urbicidio: violencia bélica contra las urbes
Authors: Aguirre Moreno Arturo
Published: December 2020

La colaboración enfatiza el carácter corpocéntrico de los edificios desde el giro espacial en la filosofía y el giro forense en la antropología del último siglo. Analiza el cambio en la ejecución de la guerra y la metamorfosis en la forma de habitar humana frente al urbicidio o violencia bélica contra las edificaciones de una urbe. Resalta la relevancia material y socioespacial del inmueble en la íntima relación con el cuerpo humano, lo cual permite señalar que el edificio no es un accidente del habitar ni un daño colateral en el conflicto.
Los conceptos de auctoritas y potestas durante la época moderna
Authors: Morales Fabero José
Published: December 2020

Los vocablos auctoritas y potestas, provienen del Derecho Romano y constituyeron la piedra angular sobre la que se asentaba el funcionamiento de la civitas. La transmisión y proyección hacia el porvenir de este aspecto de la tradición romana dará lugar a la conformación de una serie de hábitos de diversa índole denominados inores maiorum. Tradición en la que la potestas se define como una fuerza que emana de la legitimidad otorgada por la sociedad civil y la auctoritas como la distinción de determinadas personas basada en una serie de características morales e intelectuales que las destacan del resto. Este constructo arquetípico parece desmoronarse con la llegada de la época moderna, debido a que la misma parece romper con la tradición y los prejuicios.
La emoción salvada: ética y estética a través de Wittgenstein
Authors: Gutiérrez García Rosa
Published: December 2020

El presente artículo estudia la noción del silencio en la ética y en el arte, investigando las correlaciones entre lo bello y lo bueno a partir del misterioso aforismo de Wittgenstein: “Ética y Éstética son Uno”.
Mándame cero besos. La sesión montessoriana
Authors: Vázquez-Romero José Manuel
Published: December 2020

El artículo analiza algunos pasajes del método montessoriano, concibiéndolo como si de una gestión del gozo (jouissance) infantil se tratara: la capitalización educativa de la compulsión a la repetición del niño va derivando sucesivamente las pulsiones de éste hacia  distintas casillas, desde la presentación del material educativo como objeto supuestamente predestinado del deseo, a la obsesión por la perfección y al histerismo en la inhibición como ejercicios didácticos en poco o nada concernidos por la funcionalidad del objeto, hasta llegar al escaque vacío de la falta constitutiva del sujeto—el ejercicio del cero.
Novel Use of Chlorine Dioxide Granules as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide Soil Fumigation
Authors: Craig L. Ramsey  , Candace Mathiason
Published: December 2020

Two greenhouse studies were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) granules as a soil fumigation alternative for methyl bromide. The objective of the first study was to determine the efficacy of chlorine dioxide granules to inactivate Bacillus subtilis spore samples placed in two soils and positioned at two soil depths in soil tubes. The objective of the second study was to measure ClO2 gas concentrations released over multiple days in the two soils. The granules were evenly distributed in the soils with datalogger/sensors positioned at two different locations (headspace and soil matrix). The first study achieved a maximum spore log10 reduction of 4.12 and 5.82 for play sand and mixed soil, respectively, for inoculated samples placed 8 cm deep in the soil tubes with a chlorine dioxide rate of 240 g/tube. There was a 21-fold increase in percent organic matter for the mixed soil when compared to the play sand soil. The increase in organic matter in the mixed soil resulted in a 1.7 log10 reduction decrease due to the absorption of the gas onto the organic matter. In the second study, chlorine dioxide was collected at the bottom of the soil instead of volatilizing into the headspace of the soil tube because it is denser than air. The ClO2 at the bottom of the soil was 3.95x and 3.8x higher than the headspace gas concentration for the mixed and play sand soil, respectively, as averaged over all test runs and periods. Both studies show that the chlorine dioxide granules are a promising alternative to soil fumigation with methyl bromide. Further research is needed to refine the granule formulation release rates and develop more economical application rates.
The Importance of Mother Tongue to the Cultivation of Values and Personality Development: A Philosophical Aspect
Authors: Kardelis Naglis
Published: December 2020

The author of the article examines the relation between language and values from the perspective of a native speaker who finds in his or her mother tongue a linguistic articulation of those values that are prevalent in the speaker’s community and are shared by all or most of its members.Language is a unique medium where values are presented, examined and constantly re-evaluated by members of a linguistic community. Especially the native speaker’s mother language, much better than any other language learned later in life, reveals its special role in the process of a person’s moral growth and overall personal development. The mother tongue shared by certain linguistic community plays the leading role in forming one’s world view, and this linguistically created world outlook is imbued with specific moral and aesthetic values characteristic of that linguistic community. The mother language not only emerges as a bridge that connects the native speaker to his or her ancestors and the entire cultural legacy created by former generations, but also reveals itself as the most rewarding medium for the expression of the native speaker’s personal experience and personal creative insights.The author of the article is of the opinion that the appreciation of one’s mother tongue and the recognition of its privileged status should not be viewed as leading to linguistic and cultural isolation, but as opening the gate to other languages and linguistic world views. What is even more important is that, in the author’s opinion, the appreciation of one’s mother tongue enhances one’s ability to appreciate the linguistic medium as such and to celebrate language as such, not only one’s mother language. Respect for our mother tongue also enhances our capacity to creatively and respectfully encounter other languages and other linguistically construed world views.Yet it is also argued that we should not view our mother tongue as the only, albeit very authoritative, guide in the sphere of values – our own critical mind and critical reflexion on the nature of values should go hand in hand with the received collective wisdom that we find crystalized in our mother tongue, in language as such, as well as in all forms of traditional culture.
Image of the Man Being in Written Sources of Western Aukštaitian Subdialects of Kaunas Region: Analysis of Systemic and Textal Data
Authors: Sakalauskienė Vilija
Published: December 2020

The article analyses the image of man in the written sources of the Western Aukštaitian subdialects of Kaunas region. The object of research is the lexeme man. The methodology of the Lublin Ethnolinguistic School and Jerzy Bartmiński was followed in the article; the works of Polish, Russian and Lithuanian ethnolinguists were also drawn on. The work is based on two types of data: systematic (dictionaries of subdialects) and textual (texts in subdialects). The material of the Western Aukštaitian subdialects of Kaunas region reveals the perception of the world by villagers and their worldview of the language. The definitions of lexicographic sources highlight three main aspects of man: physical – adult, no gender distinction; mental – intelligent, pleasant, kind, honest, serious; social – daily life related to work, relationships with other people, various communities.The study is not limited to the definitions of lexemes, but also takes into account all the data in the lexicographic entry of the word: collocations and quotations illustrating the use of the title word.The data of the lexicographic and subdialect corpus allow reconstructing the lexical semantic field of man, reflect the structure of man’s concept in discourse on subdialects, and present those features of the meaning that the representatives of the subdialect have in mind when using the word man in a specific context.According to the data in Lithuanian subdialect texts and lexicographical, man is a being capable of thinking and speaking, physically fit and healthy, honest, an obedient subordinate, working, communicating, dependent on others, his own nation or religion.
Conceptualisation of Nation within Polish Modern Public Discourse
Authors: Żywicka Beata
Published: December 2020

While attempting to reconstruct the Polish understanding of the word “nation”, the author applies three different data types, however complementary to one another (i.e. systemic, questionnaire and text data). By referring to the word etymology and dictionary definitions, the author portrays a multifaceted model of nation as the community of people (the psychosocial aspect) who live within a particular territory, speak one common language, have common cultural background (the cultural aspect), similar world view (the ideological aspect), pursue common economic (the living-standard aspect) and political interests.The analysis of the quoted texts, the questionnaires collected among the students in the years 1990, 2000 and 2010 shows certain significant differences that mainly concern the political and ideological spheres. It is noticeable that in 1990 the desire for independence was stronger among the young people than it was among their peers twenty years later and was connected with the political transformation that Poland underwent in 1989 when after years spent behind the “Iron Curtain” the nation could finally openly realise the ideals of freedom and enjoy life in the state that is independent, autonomous and democratic.The Polish contemporary journalistic texts accompanied by the scientific considerations and discussions present the nation in three categories: the political, territorial and cultural, biological. The nation seen from the political perspective is a collective of individuals having political rights, common laws and bound with one another by mutual duties, and by residing on a particular geographical territory they can form a state. In the press articles as well as certain Catholic church representatives’ statements, there appears a cultural concept of the nation seen as the community formed by the individuals and groups that are bound by common culture (language, traditions, customs), history, religion and pursued values. The biological concept of the nation refers to the principle of consanguinity. It relies on the assumption that strong blood ties constitute the basis for nation’s existence and one of the significant components of national consciousness.
Pole Image in the Light of Media Texts Created in the Internet Space by Residents of Neighbouring Countries
Authors: Hartenberger Marta
Published: December 2020

The issue of national stereotypes requires, in the situation of dynamic changes in Europe and in the world, to update and consider new sources. A new area for tracking changes in the mutual perception of neighbouring nations are the texts of media culture, combining verbal and visual code. In the article, I elaborate on the legitimacy of using such intersemiotic messages, such as memes, demotivators, posters, advertisements, to study stereotypes. The Internet stereotype of a Pole functions on two levels, language and imagination, therefore it is a continuation of the national stereotype in a changed form.