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REDISTRIBUIÇÃO DA PRECIPTAÇÃO EM SERINGUEIRA
Authors: Rodrigues Valdemir Antonio
Published: November 2018

REDISTRIBUIÇÃO DA PRECIPTAÇÃO EM SERINGUEIRA  Valdemir Antonio RodriguesDepartamento de Recursos Naturais, Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, valdemirrodrigues@fca.unesp.br  1 RESUMO O presente trabalho de pesquisa foi desenvolvido em um povoamento de seringueira, clone RRIM 600, com 15 anos de idade, na região de José Bonifácio - SP, situado a 21°03’ latitude (S), 49°41’ de longitude (W) e altitude de490 m, à montante da microbacia do córrego da Barra Grande. A pesquisa teve a finalidade de avaliar a redistribuição das precipitações no ano hídrico 1995/96, estimar a  precipitação total, interna e efetiva, escoamento pelo tronco e a interceptação pelas copas do seringal. Foram instalados, a céu aberto e sob o dossel das árvores, pluviômetros e interceptômetros de tronco  para quantificar (mm) a redistribuição das chuvas. A precipitação média anual foi de1053,6 mm, a precipitação interna de699,4 mme o escoamento pelo tronco, de92,3 mm. A interceptação pelas copas e a precipitação efetiva resultaram em 261,9 e791,7 mm; sendo estes,  respectivamente, 24,9% e 75,1% do total da precipitação total incidente no seringal.  UNITERMOS: precipitação, precipitação interna e efetiva, escoamento pelo tronco, interceptação pelas copas, seringueira.  RODRIGUES, V. R. REDISTRIBUTION OF THE PRECIPTATION IN RUBBER TREE  2 ABSTRACT The present work of research was developed in rubber tree plantation, clone RRIM 600, with 15 years of age, in the region of Jose Bonifácio - SP, situated 21°03' latitude (s), 49°41' of longitude (w) and 490 altitude of m, to the sum of the micro watershed of the river Barra Grande. The research had the purpose to evaluate the redistribution of precipitations in hidric year 1995/96, esteem the rain precipitation, effective, throughfall, stemflow and the interception by canopies of the rubber tree. They had been installed the open sky and under the canopy of the trees rain gauges and interception of trunk to quantify (mm) the redistribution of rains. The annual average rain precipitation was of1053,6 mm, the throughfall of699,4 mmand stemflow for the92,3 mm. the interception by canopies and the precipitation effective had resulted in 261,9 and791,7 mm; being these respectively 24.9% and 75.1% of the rain precipitation in the rubber tree. KEY WORDS: rain precipitation, throughfall and effective, stemflow, interception by canopies, rubber tree.
IRRIGAÇÃO E DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO NO FEIJOEIRO DE INVERNO, EM SISTEMA PLANTIO DIRETO, NO MUNICÍPIO DE AQUIDAUANA-MS
Authors: Oliveira Gabriel Queiroz de , Lopes Adriano Da Silva , Carniel Rodrigo , Vinsenci Marion Martins
Published: November 2018

IRRIGAÇÃO E DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO NO FEIJOEIRO DE INVERNO, EM SISTEMA PLANTIO DIRETO, NO MUNICÍPIO DE AQUIDAUANA-MS  Gabriel Queiroz de Oliveira; Adriano da Silva Lopes; Rodrigo Carniel; Marion Martins VinsenciUniversidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul, Aquidauana, MS, gabrieluems@yahoo.com.br  1 RESUMO A cultura do feijoeiro, na época de inverno, vem se destacando por apresentar produtividade acima da média anual devido, principalmente, aos incrementos tecnológicos dos últimos anos entre os quais se destacam a irrigação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a resposta do feijoeiro de inverno à irrigação e doses de adubação nitrogenada, em sistema plantio direto, no município de Aquidauana-MS. O experimento foi conduzido na Unidade Universitária de Aquidauana - Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso Sul (UUA/UEMS), utilizando-se o cultivar de feijão Pérola semeado em junho de 2006. Utilizou-se o manejo de irrigação baseado nas leituras do tanque Classe A, com 3 momentos de se proceder a irrigação, com lâminas de 16,5; 27,6 e 30,5 mm, correspondendo a 50, 30 e 27% de reserva de água no solo, respectivamente; e quatro doses de adubação nitrogenada (0, 50, 100, 150 kgha-1 de N). O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados, com parcelas subdivididas, composto por três blocos e duas replicações dentro de cada bloco. Pode se concluir que, com a lâmina de irrigação de 16,5 mm e 100 kg de N ha-1, o feijoeiro teve a melhor produtividade, em torno de 3278 kg ha-1. UNITERMOS: Phaseolus vulgaris, tanque Classe A, evapotranspiração.  OLIVEIRA, G. Q.; LOPES, A. S.; CARNIEL, R.; VINCENSI, M. M. IRRIGATION AND NITROGEN DOSES IN DRY BEAN WINTER CROP UNDER NO TILLAGE SYSTEM IN AQUIDAUANA, STATE OF MATO GROSSO DO SUL  2 ABSTRACT The dry bean crop in the winter has become important for presenting yield above the annual average, mainly due to the technological increments in the past years,  like irrigation. The objective of this research was to evaluate the response of the dry bean crop to irrigation and nitrogen fertilization, under no tillage system. The research was carried in the experimental area of the Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul - Aquidauana - MS (UUA/UEMS), using Perola cultivar sowed in June, 2006. Irrigation management was based on the readings of a Class A pan, with 3 irrigation times, water depths of 16.5mm; 27.6mm and 30,5 mmcorresponding to 50, 30 and 27% of water soil reserve, respectively; and four nitrogen fertilization doses (0, 50, 100, 150 kgha1 of N). The experimental design had randomized blocks in split plots. It can be concluded that with irrigation depth of 16.5 mmand 100 kgN ha-1, the dry bean had the best grain yield, around 3.278 kg ha-1. KEY WORDS: Phaseolus vulgaris, Class A pan, evapotranspiration.
TENSÃO DE ÁGUA NO SOLO E DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO PARA A CULTURA DO FEIJOEIRO COMUM
Authors: Santana Marcio José de , Silveira Amanda Letícia da , Camargos Carlos Roberto de , Braga José Carlos
Published: November 2018

TENSÃO DE ÁGUA NO SOLO E DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO PARA A CULTURA DO FEIJOEIRO COMUM   Márcio José de Santana1; Amanda Letícia da Silveira1; Carlos Roberto de Camargos2; José Carlos Braga21Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia, Triângulo Mineiro, Campus  Uberaba, Uberaba, MG, marciosantana@cefetuberaba.edu.br2Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias, Patos de Minas, MG   1 RESUMO Este experimento foi conduzido no campus II do Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas, MG, com o objetivo de avaliar o rendimento do feijoeiro comum, submetido a diferentes tensões de água no solo e doses de nitrogênio. Os tratamentos constaram de quatro tensões de água no solo (10 kPa, 30 kPa, 50 kPa e 70 kPa) e quatro doses de nitrogênio (50 kgha-1, 100 kg ha-1, 150 kg ha-1 e 200 kg ha-1). O delineamento foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial de 4x4 com três repetições. Foram avaliados: produtividade, número de vagens por planta, número de grãos não colhidos, número de vagens verdes e a eficiência do uso da água. Dentre os resultados pode-se constatar que a maior produtividade física foi verificada quando a irrigação foi efetuada com tensão de 22 kPa e dose de N de 130,5 kg ha-1; a maior eficiência do uso da água foi verificada quando a irrigação foi reposta com a tensão de 37 kPa. UNITERMOS: irrigação, tensiometria, eficiência da água.  SANTANA, M.J. de; SILVEIRA, A.L. da; CAMARGOS, C.R. de; BRAGA, J.C. SOIL WATER TENSION AND NITROGEN LEVELS FOR THE COMMON BEAN PLANT  2 ABSTRACT             This experiment was conducted in the Campus II of the Centro Universitário de Patos de Minas, MG, with the objective of evaluating the yield of common bean plant, submitted to different soil water tension and nitrogen levels. The treatments consisted of four water tension in soil (10 kPa, 30 kPa, 50 kPa e 70 kPa) and four nitrogen (50 kg ha-1, 100 kg ha-1, 150 kg ha-1 e 200 kg ha-1). The experimental design was randomized blocks in factorial scheme of 4x4 with tree repetitions. Crop yield, number of pod per plant, number of unharvested grains, number of green pods and water efficiency cropping were evaluated.  Among the results the physical productivity was when the irrigation was effectuated by tension of 22 kPa and N of 130.5 kg ha-1; the greatest  value for water use efficiency was irrigation tension of 37 kPa. KEYWORDS: irrigation, tensiometry, efficiency of water.
ADAPTAÇÃO ÀS MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS EM PEQUENOS HIDROSSISTEMAS: O CASO DO HIDROSSISTEMA DE CRUZETA
Authors: Da Silva Samiria Maria Oliveira , De Aquino Sandra Helena Silva , Souza Filho Francisco De Assis de
Published: November 2018

ADAPTAÇÃO ÀS MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS EM PEQUENOS HIDROSSISTEMAS: O CASO DO HIDROSSISTEMA DE CRUZETA  SAMIRIA MARIA OLIVEIRA DA SILVA1; SANDRA HELENA SILVA DE AQUINO2 E FRANCISCO DE ASSIS DE SOUZA FILHO3 1Curso de Engenharia Civil, Universidade Federal do Ceará, UFC, Russas, CE, Rua Felipe Santiago, 411, Cidade Universitária, CEP 62900-000, samiriamaria@hotmail.com; 2Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sociologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Rua Ministro Joaquim Bastos, 471, Apto. 1302, Bairro de Fátima, CEP 604150-40, sandrahsaquino@homail.com; 3Departamento de Engenharia Hidráulica e Ambiental, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Campus do Pici, Bloco 713, 1º andar, Centro de Tecnologia, CEP 60451-970, aassissouzafilho@gmail.com;   1 RESUMO Este estudo propõe um arcabouço metodológico para a avaliação do impacto das mudanças climáticas em pequenos hidrossistemas, apresentando um estudo de caso, capaz de elucidar estratégias de adaptação para as sociedades humanas que passam ou poderão passar por situações similares. Os resultados obtidos a partir da avaliação climática para o hidrossistema de Cruzeta, localizado no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, evidenciam a possibilidade de ocorrência de cenários mais secos no futuro do que o atual, observando redução nas garantias de 90% a 80%. Este fato mostra que os hidrossistemas para aumentarem sua resiliência, precisam ter estratégias de adaptação, arranjos institucionais flexíveis, gestão de conflitos e provimento de infraestrutura. Palavras – chave: adaptação, risco e clima.  SILVA, S. M. O.; AQUINO, S. H. S.; SOUZA FILHO, F. A. S.ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN SMALL HYDROSYSTEMS: THE CASE OF CRUZETA HYDROSYSTEM  2 ABSTRACT This study proposes a methodological framework for assessing the impact of climate change on small hydrosystems, presenting a case study, able to clarify adaptation strategies for human societies that undergo or may undergo similar situations. The results from the assessment of climate for Cruzeta hydrosystem, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, demonstrate the possibility of future scenarios drier than today, with 90% to 80% reduction in warranties.  This fact shows that hydrosystems to increase their resilience need to have adaptation strategies, flexible institutional arrangements, conflict management and provision of infrastructure. Keywords: Adaptation, risk and climate.
Modern system of state procurement in ensuring innovative development of economics
Authors: Kolmykova T. S. , Semenikhina E. V. , Alpeeva E. A.
Published: November 2018

Public procurement is a category of the modern economic system. They have a great influence on the formation of the innovative potential of the country and the regions. The state has a powerful management impact due to the modern system of public procurement. The state optimizes budget expenditures, minimizes uncontrolled costs, regulates prices for socially and economically important groups of goods. Public procurement is a complex innovative system. It includes elements: planning, formation and carrying out of purchases, the conclusion of the contract, the control of fulfillment of obligations between the customer and the supplier. The procurement system unites relations between authorities, legal and private persons. The process of public procurement is complex. He constantly undergoes changes and additions. According to the current Russian legislation, the procurement of goods, works or services is divided according to the subject matter into two groups: 1) purchases carried out by government customers to ensure state and municipal needs, controlled by Federal Law No. 44-FZ of 05.04.2013, and 2) carried out by certain types of legal entities or corporate purchases, controlled by Federal Law No. 223-FZ of July 18, 2011. State and municipal procurement are a tool for effective impact on the development of the economy. They perform the most important functions: regulative, reproductive, stimulating, social, innovative. Thus, the study of the public procurement system today is a significant and relevant issue in the field of economic research.
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Authors: HOLMES DAVE
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Authors: O'BYRNE PATRICK
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Authors: HAMONET CLAUDE
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Authors: PERRON AMÉLIE
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Authors: JACOB JEAN DANIEL , HERVÉ CHRISTIAN
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"Lire des textes de recherche : guide convivial pour infirmiers et autres professionnels de la santé" / B. Davies & J. Logan
Authors: HOLMES DAVE
Published: November 2018

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Authors: St-Pierre Isabelle
Published: November 2018

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Method or Madness?: The Dominance of the Systematic Review in Nursing Scholarship
Authors: JUTEL ANNEMARIE
Published: November 2018

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Authors: MARTIN PATRICK , BOUCHARD LOUISE
Published: November 2018

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Theoretical Nursing Knowledge in the 21st Century
Authors: RACINE LOUISE
Published: November 2018

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Authors: NAZON EVY
Published: November 2018

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A furtiva arte do ventriloquismo nas publicações científicas: quando a voz do boneco não é a voz do dono
Authors: Narciso Gomes Jr Newton
Published: November 2018

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ANALISIS WACANA RETORIKA DAKWAH K.H. MUHAMMAD ARIFIN ILHAM DAN K.H. YUSUF MANSUR
Authors: Bahroni Bahroni
Published: November 2018

Da’wah has become a very strategic object. Thus, the involvement of mass media playsimportant role in the activities, both printed and electronic. There are many well-knownDa’i in Indonesia that have strong influence to the communities such as K.H. Muhammad Arifin Ilham (MAI). The study aims to demonstrate the grammatical structure and lexical cohesion of MAI’s da’wah rhetoric. The data analysis consists of: (1) sorting the data based on the problem; (2) formulating the data units into each sequence in accordance with the possibility of their features; (3) interpreting the data values based on the problem; (4)evaluating the level of visibility and completeness of the data that linked to the range of problems. The structure of the grammatical ohesion of MAI’s rhetoric includes reference, substitution, ellipsis and conjunction. The manifestation of MAI’s lexical cohesion rhetoric comprises of repetition, synonym, antonym, hyponym, collocation, and equivalence. AbstrakDakwah merupakan hal yang sangat strategis. Oleh karena itu, aktivitas tersebut tidak luput dari liputan media massa, baik cetak maupun eletronik. Di antara da’i Indonesia yang sangat dikenal oleh masyarakat luas adalah K.H. Muhammad Arifin Ilham (MAI) dan K.H. Yusuf Mansur (YM). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan wujud kohesi gramatikal dan leksikal retorika dakwah MAI dan YM. Adapun langkah analisis datanya sebagai berikut: (1) pengurutan data sesuai dengan masalahnya; (2) pembentukan satuan-satuan data dalam setiap urutannya sesuai dengan kemungkinan hubungan ciri kategorinya; (3) interpretasi nilai data sesuai dengan masalahnya; (4) evaluasi tingkat kelayaan dan kelengkapan data dikaitkan dengan rentang masalahnya. Wujud kohesi gramatikal retorika dakwah MAI dan YM mencakup  referensi, substitusi, elipsis, dan konjungsi.  Wujud kohesi leksikal retorika dakwah MAI dan YM mencakup repetisi, sinonimi, antonimi, hiponimi, kolokasi,  dan  ekuivalensi.
MODEL KOMUNIKASI PADA PROGRAM CSR PEMBERDAYAAN WIRAUSAHA MUDA PERUSAHAAN MIGAS
Authors: Hasan Saipullah
Published: November 2018

The company’s effort in carrying out social responsibility is often challenged by social problems including a gap between the quality of regional human resources and the company workforce. In particular, the challenge faced by Exxon Mobil is the gap between the education level of regional human resources, especially among the local youth and the educational qualifications demanded by Exxon Mobil. In responding to the communities’ demand, Exxon Mobil realizes the importance of communication to roll out CSR programs in providing information, service and business access to develop new young entrepreneurs. This study aims to analyse the way the company conducted the communication model towards the community empowerment. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The results of the study showed that the participatory communication model which is conducted by the company has played important role in achieving the objectives of young entrepreneurs’ empowerment as their career choice. AbstrakUpaya perusahaan untuk menjalankan tanggung jawab sosial sering kali terkendala oleh masalah sosial berupa kesenjangan antara kualitas SDM setempat dengan tuntutan kerja perusahaan. Secara lebih spesifik, kendala yang dihadapi perusahaan Exxon Mobil adalah jauhnya kesenjangan antara tingkat pendidikan SDM masyarakat lokal terutama kalangan pemudanya setempat dengan kualifikasi pendidikan yang dituntut oleh Exxon Mobil. Untuk tetap merespons tuntutan masyarakat, Exxon Mobil menyadari pentingnya komunikasi untuk menggulirkan program CSR yang bertujuan memberikan informasi, pelayanan dan akses bisnis untuk membidani kelahiran para wirausaha muda. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis bagaimana model komunikasi yang dilakukan perusahaan untuk memberdayakan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model komunikasi partisipatif yang dilakukan perusahaan memainkan peranan penting dalam mencapai tujuan pemberdayaan wirausaha muda sebagai pilihan karir mereka.
Evaluación de la transmisión de begomovirus por semilla de jamaica y malezas asociadas
Authors: Ortega-Acosta Candelario , Ochoa-Martínez Daniel Leonardo , Hernández-Morales Javier , Ramírez-Rojas Sergio , Gutiérrez-Gallegos Jorge Alberto
Published: November 2018

En el estado de Guerrero, México, los begomovirus Okra yellow mosaic Mexico virus (OYMMV) y Whitefly-asssociated begomovirus 3 (WfaBV3) se han encontrado asociados al cultivo de jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.). El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer si OYMMV y WfaBV3 pueden infectar malezas presentes en cultivos comerciales de esta especie y si se transmiten por semilla. En 2016, se recolectaron plantas de jamaica y malezas con síntomas de amarillamiento y mosaico en Guerrero. Se extrajo DNA total y se realizó PCR con iniciadores universales para begomovirus y específicos para el gen 18s rRNA como control interno. Las muestras positivas se analizaron posteriormente con iniciadores específicos para OYMMV y WfaBV3. Cien semillas de jamaica y de malezas que presentaban síntomas se analizaron por PCR para begomovirus; cien semillas de cada cultivar de jamaica y 40 semillas de cada maleza se sembraron en almácigos para obtener plántulas. Hojas jóvenes de las plántulas de jamaica se analizaron por PCR después de la amplificación de DNA por círculo rodante. En plantas maduras de jamaica se detectó a WfaBV3 y OYMMV. En Sida collina, S. aggregata, S. acuta, S. haenkeana y Malacra fasciata se detectó al OYMMV en planta madura, semilla y plántulas. Este es el primer reporte de cuatro nuevos hospedantes del OYMMV y su transmisión por semilla.
B2B Brand Management and Private Labels Products
Authors: Gnecchi Flavio
Published: November 2018

Brand management always requires the definition of a strategy, in order to maintain and strengthen relationships with customers. Brand management makes it possible for companies to pursue a variety of goals, which is the aim of every company. This is irrespective of the fact that every organization can scale their intensity and priorities on the basis of their specific strategic guidelines, influenced by endogenous and exogenous variables to the company. Also in B2B, it is crucial to properly assess the opportunities, and the related commitments, linked to brand management. A particular businessto- business context occurs due to the progressively growing phenomenon of private labels. After their success in supermarkets, private labels have also gained a foothold in the wholesale trade. Therefore, for some manufacturing firms, a different channel is feasible and is represented by commercial companies that wish to submit their own brand products to end customers (supermarket chains) and professional operators (wholesale warehouses).
Principals’ Instructional Supervision Practices: Key to Kiswahili Academic Performance
Authors: Mwanza Rose , Musyoka Lucia
Published: November 2018

This study evaluated the principals’ instructional supervision practices as key to Kiswahili academic performance in public day secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. Secondary school principals’ instructional practices are paramount in enhancing academic performance among secondary school students. Quality and relevant instruction ensures excellent academic Kiswahili achievement of students. Through instructional supervision offered by the principals, teachers are stimulated, supported and motivated to instruct the students well. For instructional supervision to fully benefit schools, both the principals and the teachers need to play a meaningful and effective role. The improvement of school through instructional supervision has been a concern for education stakeholders in Kenya during colonial and after colonial periods. As a result, Education Commissions which were formed to evaluate the education system in Kenya addressed the status of Kiswahili. The education Commissions included Phelps Commission of 1924 which recommended the use of vernacular and Kiswahili for teaching practical subjects, and Presidential Working Party for the Establishment of Second University of 1981 which called for teaching of Kiswahili as a compulsory and examinable subject in both primary and secondary schools. The current study targeted 26 public day secondary schools, 26 principals, 26 heads of department of Kiswahili and 2664 students. Both probability and nonprobability sampling techniques were used in the study. The objectives of the study included: What instructional materials are used by Kiswahili teachers to ascertain performance in Kiswahili; what measures are put in place by secondary school principal to realize performance in Kiswahili; what are the strategies directed towards enhancing Kiswahili teachers’ skills in public day secondary schools in Nairobi County. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Data analysis techniques included stratified random sampling, proportional allocation, simple random sampling design and purposive sampling designs. Instruments for data collection included two sets of questionnaires and interview guide. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to calculate frequencies and percentages. The key findings of the study were that lack of the instructional materials may have contributed to poor performance in Kiswahili; school principals executed their duties properly as concerns Kiswahili teachers’ lesson attendance and that lack of concern of principals in what students learn in school may have led to poor performance in Kiswahili.
La Vinculacion De Los Conocimientos Academicos Y Los Saberes Ancestrales En La Educacion Básica Intercultural En Presidio De Los Reyes, Nayarit México
Authors: Cueto María del Carmen Hernández , Hernández María del Refugio Navarro , Pérez Master Lía Márquez
Published: November 2018

This paper focuses on analyzing the teaching-learning process that takes place in second level basic education in the community of Presidio de los Reyes in Nayarit, Mexico. The study aims at knowing if this links the ancestral knowledge of the Naayeri community (Cora) with the official academic curriculum of the Ministry of Public Education (MPE). The study sample were the teachers and the management staff of Pentecatl Elementary located in a community in Cora baja, in the municipality of Ruiz in Nayarit, Mexico. The methodology of this study was transversal for one year and then qualitative. The instruments used in this study was a semi-structured interview about the knowledge of the basic education profile, as well as the analysis of the teaching sequences of the teachers. The results of the research show how teachers promote traditional knowledge, culture, and the learning of the Cora language as a national language and not as a mother tongue. They design materials and perform activities that relates and links traditional knowledge with academics. They also establish approaches with the traditional authorities, and bridges are being constructed that intertwine the ancestral knowledge with the academic contents proposed by the MPE.
Dispositif Hybride De Formation Universitaire Des Enseignants : Etude De Cas
Authors: Zeitoun Samar , Malek Rima
Published: November 2018

The adoption of blended learning is an under-researched process in the Lebanese academic context, especially when students are teachers in professional development. Although the movement towards blended learning is generally initiated in some university courses, little research has investigated teachers' perceptions of the factors that determine their success and minimize resistance, especially at the level of delivery. This article explores the adoption of hybrid training in a course at the Lebanese university. This case study explores, based on the questionnaires administered to a sample of 65 trainee teachers, the concept of blended learning from their points of view. The questionnaire included five main lines based on the literature such as (a) learning process, (b) trainer support, (c) equipment, (d) collaboration and (e) technology. The results indicated that teachers were satisfied with both their participation in the course and the knowledge gained during the training as well. The results also revealed a number of factors to consider when designing such courses in the Lebanese context.
Board Activities and Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Authors: Aluoch Moses Odhiambo , Kaijage Erasmus S. , Iraya Cyrus , Ogutu Martin
Published: November 2018

This study sought to examine the relationships among board activities and performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This study used a census approach and a target population of the study comprised of all companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange between 2002 and 2016. A total of sixty five (65) companies were listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange as at 31st December 2016. The data on board activities and performance of firms were extracted from annual reports of the individuals firms. This study employed longitudinal descriptive research design to determine relationships amongst board activities and performance of firms. A panel data regression analysis was conducted using random effects model which allowed the companies to have a common mean value of the intercept to determine whether corporate governance influence firm performance. An increasing trend was observed in other board activities variables such board ownership, board meetings, board tools, board committees and number of committees meetings. The study findings on the other hand revealed reducing trend in board tenure and board remuneration of listed firms Kenya. This was inferred to indicate that listed firms in Kenya have been strengthening their corporate governance over the study period. Regression analysis indicated that board activities are insignificant predators of Return on Assets, However board tenure, committees meetings and board remuneration were found to have a positive but insignificant effect on Tobin’s Q among listed firms in Kenya. Board ownership board tools, board meetings and number board committees were found to have negatively affected the performance measured by Tobin’s Q in listed firms in Kenya. However, only board tools significantly affected the performance measured by Tobin’s Q. The study concluded that listed firms in Kenya adopted corporate governance practices as part of the requirements of the regulating authority which had not impact on the specific company’s performance. Based on the findings of this study, stakeholders of listed firms and regulating authority such as Capital Markets Authority may relook at the board activities policies of listed firms with the view revising the existing policies or formulating new and more progressive policies to ensure shareholder interests are protected. These policies may go a long way to ensure listed firms not only strengthened their board activities during poor performing seasons but rather clear systems and activities that provide a clear roadmap to guide board operations.
Contribution A L’analyse De L’interface Strategie- Demarche Qualite Des Entreprises Marocaines Certifiees ISO 9001
Authors: M'Barki Mohamed Amine , Rbili Sara
Published: November 2018

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the relation between the strategic reflection and the quality process through a detailed analysis of the contributions of these two fields in a specific context which is the ISO 9001 certified Moroccan companies. Based on the organizational theories, the strategic schools, the key concepts of the TQM, and the contributions of 2015 version of the ISO 9001 standards we have proposed a performance-based unified theoretical integrative framework. From a methodological point of view, the coherence between the problematic and the data to which we have access and the nature of the studied phenomenon, has led us to prioritize a multi-method and sequential research approach. We have chosen to begin our empirical study by an exploratory study that was conducted through the use of an interview guide delivered to a sample of experts. This resulted in a more rewarding research model which in turn was subjected to tests by using structural equations as a part of the second empirical phase which was conducted on a sample of ISO 9001 certified Moroccan companies. The research has shed light on the emergence of a well differentiated typology of quality related behavior and a quite elaborated strategic reflection process. We have also confirmed the existence of an significant bilateral relation between the strategy and the quality, in accordance with an iterative process combining other factors (internal and external) that influence their transformation and their consequences. We have also highlighted the partial nature of the mediator role in the improvement of the performance concerning the alignment of the two disciplines
Strategic Marketing Practices and Environmental Perception of Customer Oriented Service in Nigeria Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State
Authors: Christopher A. Onu , E.A. Adegbola
Published: November 2018

This paper examines the nature and influence of the relationship between the bank’s strategic marketing practices and its service and seeks to determine the importance of strategic marketing practices in explaining the environmental perception of customers oriented service delivery. The study location was at the five selected Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design employing a stratified and convenience sampling techniques selected 74% of the bank staff which were contacted using questionnaires. The data collected were analyzed using the SPSS software version 19.0. Correlation analysis was conducted to establish the nature of the relationship between the bank’s strategic marketing practices and it customers oriented service delivery while regression analysis used to explain its influence on customers oriented service delivery. The finding showed that positive relationship exists between strategic marketing practices and customers oriented service delivery (r=0.749; Fcal=123.859; p<0.000). The researchers recommended that commercial banks should embrace strategic marketing by being focused to adapt to changes, marketing of assets and capabilities and marketing of innovation for the growth and survival of the industry.
Corporate Fraud: Causes, Effects, and Deterrence on Financial Institutions in Ghana
Authors: Bonsu Osei-Assibey Mandella , Dui Li Kao , Muyun Zou , Asare Evans Kwabena , Amankwaa Isaac Adu
Published: November 2018

This paper focuses on finding the causes, effects, and deterrence and prevention of corporate fraud in the financial institution of Ghana. In particular, we examine the effects of fraud on a firm’s financial performance. A cross sectional model was used to find the effects of financial institutions fraud on financial performance. It was revealed that fraud has a significant negative effects on financial performance i.e. Return on Assets of financial institutions in Ghana. However, structured questionnaires were also used to find out the perception of Accountants, Auditors, and management on the main causes of banking fraud and deterrence and prevention methods in curbing the menace. It was revealed that weaker internal control, inadequate training and fraud policies, failed documents, and proper remuneration are the strong arsenal that causes fraud in financial institutions of Ghana. Moreover, organizational use of password protection, good remuneration, employee’s background checks, and adequate fraud training were perceived as the most deterrence and prevention method in fighting fraud in financial institutions. Our results have practical implication for management, accountants, auditors, and all stakeholders in financial institutions on the effects of fraud on firms financial performance and in mounting fool proof methods in curbing this canker and reducing it to its bearest minimum. The study contributes deterrence and prevention methods aimed at improving its effectiveness in reducing fraud in Ghana and West Africa.
Mental Health, Social Support and Fatalism in Victims of the 2008 Flood in Juarez City Mexico
Authors: Esparza-Del Villar Oscar Armando , García-Hernández Rocío , Montañez-Alvarado Priscila , Carrillo-Saucedo Irene Concepción , Vega Marisela Gutiérrez
Published: November 2018

This study analyzed symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD in flood victims from Juarez City Mexico. In July of 2008, heavy rain caused floods in several areas in Juarez, where hundreds of people experienced loss of their belongings and damage to their properties. A sample of 756 participants, interviewed in August and September of 2008, were used to compare flood victims and non-victims in levels of depression, anxiety and PTSD. The results indicated that flood victims had statistically significant higher levels in all or the variables mentioned above. In the 392 flood victims, levels of depression, anxiety, and PTSD were correlated with social support and fatalism related factors. It was found that social support and fatalism factors have a small or no relationship with mental health variables of flood victims.
Improving Living Conditions of Widows: The Role of Sister Connection Organization in Burundi
Authors: Alexis Ndabarushimana , Francine Dushime
Published: November 2018

This paper focuses on the role of Sister Connection organization in improving the living conditions of Burundian widows. Specifically, it shows how received assistance has contributed to improving the living conditions of widows. It also shows different constraints that Sister Connection is facing in its effort of supporting widows. It further allowed us to know the suggestions that widows and the management of Sister Connection have. We opted for qualitative approaches with the use of the interview guide, and quantitative approaches with the use of a questionnaire administrated indirectly to the widows sponsored by Sister Connection. 96 widows have been selected using Bouchard’s technique. An interview protocol was conducted by the National Director and a questionnaire was administered to the 96 widows. Data findings were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The “family systems theory” was chosen and it allowed us to understand how the solidarity that naturally characterizes Burundian families is broken at the death of a spouse and how other family members react to widows in Burundian society. Results showed that living conditions have been improved by the financial and spiritual assistance that the widows received from Sister Connection. Furthermore, the majority of widows have benefited shelter from Sister Connection. Despite all this effort, a significant number of widows assisted by Sister Connection are illiterate, and this presents a challenge to communicate with them whether it’s through written communications or simply explaining certain things or communicating ideas. Training or teaching them becomes a challenge as they don’t easily pick up on things or understand as fast as they could. Widows live far from each other. In fact, some live in isolated areas which make it difficult to reach them and know their needs on a regular basis.
Effect of Pastor’s Church Ministry on their Family Stability in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Maina Jaccobed W. , Kaaria Zipporah , Kivanguli Gregory
Published: November 2018

The family is an important place for individual mental growth. Pastors’ families, however, experience ministry related challenges with potential ramifications on their family stability. The specific objectives were; To find out the extent to which pastors work as a preacher affects family stability in selected churches in Eastlands – Nairobi County, to establish the extent to which pastoral care work affects family stability, and to determine the extent to which church administration work affects family stability. The research was guided by the Structural Family Theory developed by Salvador Minuchin and Family Systems theory propounded by Murray Bowen. Descriptive survey design was used. The sample of 166 respondents comprised of pastors, pastors’ spouses and adult children. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. Hypotheses were tested using Spearman’s rank correlation technique at p<.05. The results showed that the relationship between preaching and family stability was not statistically significant. However, it was found that church administration and pastoral care had a significant negative correlation with family stability. It was recommended that the church needs to find ways of mitigating negative effects of church ministry by professionalizing its human resource systems and engaging professional counsellors for pastors and their families.
La Evolución Del Movimiento Cooperativo Desde Su Origen Hasta La Actualidad A Través De Su Máximo Exponente: La Sociedad Cooperativa
Authors: Belmonte Jesús López , Guerrero Antonio José Moreno , Cabrera Arturo Fuentes
Published: November 2018

Cooperativism refers to the union of fellows for the benefit of the community. Cooperatives as social entities refer to those that form a group to reverse both employment and economic situation. Their focus is on the generation of jobs and the satisfaction of its members. In Europe, cooperativism has its appearance in the S. XIX as a result of the wave of dismissals that resulted to the industrial revolution. Majorly, the first cooperatives were made by professionals of the agrarian sector, until this present time where there are practically cooperatives in each economic sector. Due to its expansion, its values and ideology, there has been a broad legislative development. This began from its inception to this present day, and it involves the creation of the ICA (International Cooperative Alliance) as an organization representative of this movement. This paper focuses on understanding the evolution of cooperativism which stems from its appearance as a term and mass social movement to this present day. For this present study, we used a research model framed in the qualitative paradigm and that was focused on descriptive aspects. This is in regards to both content analysis and comparative methodology. We extracted very enriching results as a result of an extensive and deep bibliographic search in different repositories and sources of information. It has allowed us to compile the main theoretical concepts that encompass cooperativism from its conceptual delimitation, history, and most outstanding milestones to the typology of cooperative entities, exporting values, legislative development, and recent business-level data.
Analyse D’une Poche De Précarité En Milieu Rural : Exemple Du Quartier Allogène De Songon-Agban (Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Odilon Assi Akotto Urich , Jerome Aloko-N’guessan
Published: November 2018

This article raises the problem of residential precariousness in Songon-Agban. Indeed, the evolution of the foreign population of Songon- Agban, favored the development of a pocket of precariousness on a part of the village territory whereas the economic dynamics which this village knows contributed however to the improvement of the framework of life of the village nucleus. As a result, this study seeks to highlight the socio-demographic, spatial and environmental characteristics of this pocket of precariousness. In addition, it identifies the factors that limit the restructuring of this area marked by residential precariousness (allogeneic space). The methodology adopted to conduct this study was based on direct observation of residential areas occupied by non-Aboriginal people, the inventory of socio-collective facilities present in this area and a questionnaire survey administered to selected households. To this end, we interviewed 361 randomly selected households. The results revealed that more than 65% of the dwellings in this neighborhood are fortunate shelters built with recycled materials, sheet metal, planks or dirt. This studied area is marked by a promiscuity of housing and sanitation problems. This study also indicated that more than 70% of residents had access to illegal home electrification while nearly 60% of them had problems with access to drinking water
Synthesis and Characterization of Alumina-ChitosanHydroxyapatite Biocomposites for Load Bearing Application
Authors: D.V. Abere , G.M. Oyatogun , K.M. Oluwasegun , T.J. Ayodele , S.V. Ajayi , J.U. Ohwoekevwo , O.H. Adejo
Published: November 2018

This study investigated the influence of reinforcing hydroxyapatite (HA) with alumina (Al) and chitosan nanofiber (CH) to enhance its usefulness in load bearing application. Commercial alumina was used while chitosan fiber and hydroxyapatite were synthesized from cowry shells and limestone respectively. The developed composites were characterized with a view to assessing theirsuitability for use as medical implants in load bearing capacity. It was observed that the optimum compressive strength obtained was 181.73 MPa, tensile strength of 172.67 MPa, hardness value of 529.21 HV, fracture toughness of 7.42 MPa.m1/2 , elastic modulus of 8.23 GPa and bending strength of 175.51 MPa. Increasing volume fractions of Al-CH resulted in decrease in compressive strength, hardness and elastic modulus of hydroxyapatite while its tensile strength, bending strength and fracture toughness increased. The result obtained from the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry revealed that the intermolecular hydrogen bond and chelate interaction between the constituents contribute to the good mechanical properties of the composite. X-Ray Fluorescence analysis result indicates that their chemical compositions contain ions which are found in the physiological environment. The dispersion of the alumina-chitosan nano fiber in the HA matrix as revealed by the Scanning Electron Microscope micrographs result in the formation of interfaces which activates different mechanisms that improve the strength of HA. The optimum mechanical property was obtained at 20-20-60 Al-CH-HA composite. Hence, this composite will be a suitable material for load bearing application.
Activité antioxydante de quelques plantes utilisées dans la région de Tiassalé (Côte d’Ivoire) dans le maintien de la santé de la peau
Authors: Georges Koffi Akessé , Constant Ahoua Angora Remi , Lynda Ekou , Tchirioua Ekou , Witabouna Kone Mamidou
Published: November 2018

Skin health is a concern for many people. This aim of this study is to evaluate in vitro the antioxidant activity of 10 plants used in cosmetopoeia for the maintenance of skin health. To achieve this objective, 30 extracts were tested using 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6) acid. -sulfonic) (ABTS + •) assays. The extracts studied were rich in total polyphenols, flavonoids, gallic tannins and alkaloids. For the DPPH reduction, 7 extracts including 5 methanolic and 2 aqueous extracts showed a percentage of inhibition similar to that of Vitamin C (95.79 ± 10.53%) used as a control. With ABTS, 11 extracts (5 methanol, 3 aqueous and 3 hexane) gave reduction percentages close to Trolox (95.97 ± 8.51%). These active plants could play a role in the maintaining of skin.
Effect of Mobile Communication Services on Performance of Saccos in Kenya
Authors: Mugo David Muchangia , S.M.A Muathe , Waithaka Stephen Titus
Published: November 2018

The ubiquitous nature of mobile technologies and devices, present new challenges and opportunities for Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) as they integrate them into their processes with the hope of improving their performance. To enhance their performance, Deposit-Taking SACCOs have adopted and are using mobile communication services including mobile messaging, mobile call services, mobile email, mobile chatting and mobile conferencing services. However, the effect of these mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs has not been well studied. Even though some studies have indicated the positive potential of mobile communication services, other studies indicate that they have no effect on organizational performance. Given these contradictions, this study sought to investigate the effect of mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya. Descriptive and explanatory research designs were adopted using quantitative and qualitative approach to data collection, analysis and reporting. The study used a sample of 86 Deposit-Taking SACCOs drawn from a target population of 110 Deposit-Taking SACCOs that were licensed by SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority as at 31st December 2011. A structured questionnaire administered to two managers (from information technology and finance departments) in each SACCO was used to collect primary data. Inferential analysis revealed the exististence of statistically significant positive effect of mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya. The study therefore recommends investments and increased utilization of mobile communication services within DepositTaking SACCOs in Kenya.