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CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PERSPECTIVA METODOLÓGICA "INVESTIGAÇÃO BASEADA NAS ARTES" E DA A/R/TOGRAFIA PARA AS PESQUISAS EM EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Oliveira Marilda Oliveira de , Charreu Leonardo Augusto
Published: March 2016

RESUMO: Este texto pretende abordar conceitualmente a perspectiva metodológica conhecida como Arts-Based Research (ABR) de uma forma mais ampla e a a/r/tografia de uma forma mais específica. No Brasil a ABR é conhecida como Pesquisa (ou Investigação) Baseada nas Artes (PBA), ou Pesquisa Educacional Baseada nas Artes (PEBA), ou ainda Investigação Educacional Baseada nas Artes (IEBA). Nos países de língua espanhola é explorada como Investigación Basada en las Artes (IBA) e nos países de língua inglesa, Arts-Based Educational Research (ABER) ou simplesmente Arts-Based Research (ABR). A a/r/tografia é uma das formas de "investigação baseada nas artes". Inicialmente, detalharemos o campo epistemológico do construcionismo social e a noção de "voz" para posteriormente tratar da "investigação baseada nas artes", seu vínculo com a a/r/tografia e o contributo de ambas para as pesquisas em educação.
O CUSTO ALUNO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL DE TERESINA: ENTRE A REALIDADE DO FUNDEB E O SONHO DO CAQi
Authors: Sales Luis Carlos , Sousa Antonia Melo de
Published: March 2016

RESUMO: Por que a União precisa aportar mais recursos para a área de educação? Este artigo faz uma contextualização da política educacional brasileira, enfatizando as políticas de fundo (Fundef e Fundeb); apresenta histórico do processo de municipalização e o estudo do custo aluno/ano da Educação Infantil em Teresina, em 2012. Por meio do método de ingredientes, calculou-se o custo aluno/ano, estabelecendo-se um plano de coleta e envolvendo seis categorias relacionadas aos custos diretos de funcionamento das pré-escolas. Constatou-se que o custo da Educação Infantil do município de Teresina ficou acima do valor Fundeb e abaixo do valor projetado para o CAQi e que as receitas do município (próprias e do Fundeb) não são suficientes para atender à demanda da Educação Infantil com a qualidade que a população há tantos anos reclama, o que o Fundef durante dez anos negligenciou, e que o Fundeb ainda não a financia plenamente.
Atualidades do "rochedo" freudiano: o "primeiro homem grávido"
Authors: Bourseul Vincent , Laufer Laurie
Published: March 2016

RESUMO: A partir do caso, divulgado pela mídia, de Thomas Beatie, o "primeiro homem grávido", revisitamos interrogações freudianas sobre o "fator" da diferença sexual e as dificuldades encontradas pela análise no ponto de limite do "rochedo" identificado por Freud. Detectamos, neste caso, um possível eco da "recusa do feminino", em particular na produção da expressão "homem grávido", grafado com "o". Concomitantemente, o "rochedo" se revela em sua função de dobradiça entre a reatualização dos conflitos psíquicos do passado, o tratamento dado a isso e a abertura ética promovida por Freud de um posicionamento do sujeito face à experiência da diferença sexual, tornada acessível pela análise.
O desmentido da privação na atualidade
Authors: Quintella Rogerio
Published: March 2016

RESUMO Pretende-se introduzir o termo desmentido de privação, propondo com este definir uma modalidade defensiva própria da contemporaneidade. O artigo situa esta posição defensiva como índice da evanescência do ideal do eu na atualidade. Para tal, analisa-se o conceito de privação em Lacan e sua implicação na formação do ideal do eu, discutindo sobre a função paterna na constituição do sujeito contemporâneo.
A constituição subjetiva e saúde mental: contribuições winnicottianas
Authors: Cambuí Heloisa Aguetoni , Neme Carmen Maria Bueno , Abrão Jorge Luís Ferreira
Published: March 2016

RESUMO Perante o sofrimento emocional observado na clínica psicanalítica contemporânea, pretende-se discutir as implicações das relações inter-humanas iniciais para a constituição subjetiva. Sob o referencial psicanalítico winnicottiano, apresentam-se reflexões que contemplam as dimensões de saúde psíquica e adoecimento a partir de uma perspectiva psicopatológica relacional. O sofrimento psíquico aqui referido se origina de possíveis experiências traumáticas no bojo da relação mãe-bebê, que podem levar o indivíduo a uma vivência confusa, ou, ainda, à impossibilidade de gestar seu próprio nascimento psíquico. Conclui-se que o paradigma winnicottiano contribuiu de forma original para o campo da saúde mental possibilitando manejos clínicos diferenciados.
Diffusion of phenolic compounds through two high-density polyethylene geomembranes after 17 years under different exposure conditions
Authors: Touze-Foltz N. , Mendes M. , Farcas F. , Mazéas L.
Published: March 2016

This paper presents the results of an experimental study of diffusion of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, 2,3,5,6-tetrachlorophenol, and pentachlorophenol through two 17-year-old high-density polyethylene geomembranes (HDPE GMs): the first was stored indoors away from direct sunlight whereas the second was exposed for the entire time in a south-facing corner of a pond. Both unexposed and exposed specimens, although under different exposure conditions, experienced ageing. Partition coefficients ranged from 30 to 190, increasing with the number of chlorine atoms in the contaminant. Diffusion coefficients for the unexposed geomembrane ranged from 9 × 10−14 to 2.4 × 10−13 m2/s and from 9 × 10−14 to 2.8 × 10−13 m2/s for the exposed geomembrane. These values were compared with those reported in the literature for diffusion of the same phenolic compounds through a virgin HDPE geomembrane from a different manufacturer: the exposure did not noticeably affect the partition coefficients or diffusion coefficients. This result was linked to the temporal evolution of the unexposed geomembrane. Furthermore, in spite of their 17-year ageing, both geomembrane specimens still had diffusive characteristics that were consistent with a virgin geomembrane obtained from a different manufacturer.
Autoantibodies Targeting a Collecting Duct–Specific Water Channel in Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Authors: Landegren Nils , Pourmousa Lindberg Mina , Skov Jakob , Hallgren Åsa , Eriksson Daniel , Lisberg Toft-Bertelsen Trine , MacAulay Nanna , Hagforsen Eva , Räisänen-Sokolowski Anne , Saha Heikki , Nilsson Thomas , Nordmark Gunnel , Ohlsson Sophie , Gustafsson Jan , Husebye Eystein S. , Larsson Erik , Anderson Mark S. , Perheentupa Jaakko , Rorsman Fredrik , Fenton Robert A. , Kämpe Olle
Published: March 2016

Tubulointerstitial nephritis is a common cause of kidney failure and may have diverse etiologies. This form of nephritis is sometimes associated with autoimmune disease, but the role of autoimmune mechanisms in disease development is not well understood. Here, we present the cases of three patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 who developed tubulointerstitial nephritis and ESRD in association with autoantibodies against kidney collecting duct cells. One of the patients developed autoantibodies targeting the collecting duct–specific water channel aquaporin 2, whereas autoantibodies of the two other patients reacted against the HOXB7 or NFAT5 transcription factors, which regulate the aquaporin 2 promoter. Our findings suggest that tubulointerstitial nephritis developed in these patients as a result of an autoimmune insult on the kidney collecting duct cells.
Comparación de la satisfacción laboral del Director Escolar y los Docentes
Authors: Ramery-Gelpi Eileen , Pérez Navío Eufrasio
Published: March 2016

Este artículo es producto de un proyecto de investigación que tuvo como finalidad el comparar el grado de satisfacción laboral del director escolar con el del docente. Se evaluaron diferentes aspectos relacionados a la satisfacción laboral tales como: genero, edad, preparación académica, años de experiencia, deberes, autoridad, recursos, desarrollo profesional y ambiente institucional. El estudio se llevó a cabo en diferentes escuelas secundarias localizadas en el este de Orlando, Florida en los Estados Unidos de América. Una muestra de 293 docentes y 37 directores escolares fue seleccionada para participar en el estudio. La colección de datos fue mediante revisión bibliográfica, cuestionarios y entrevistas. Además, se utilizó la escala Likert para la cuantificación de los resultados. Los hallazgos de esta investigación reflejaron los niveles de satisfacción e insatisfacción existentes en directores escolares y docentes. Los aspectos de mayor importancia fueron la Autoridad, los Recursos, el Desarrollo Profesional y el Ambiente Institucional, ya que se encontró que la falta de comunicación, el pobre liderazgo para la toma de decisiones, el salario y la falta de recursos fueron la causa primordial del descontento e insatisfacción tanto en directores como en docentes. Como resultado del análisis realizado, una serie de recomendaciones fueron planteadas con el propósito de mejorar el desarrollo profesional y ambiente institucional, así como unas condiciones laborales que fomenten un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de calidad. Cabe recalcar, que este estudio servirá para alentar a los miembros de la jerarquía educativa a encontrar medidas que fomenten un ambiente laboral que incite a docentes y directores a sentir una mayor satisfacción con la labor que realizan, para así lograr una educación de excelencia. La satisfacción del personal educativo fomentará un crecimiento en los diferentes aspectos de la educación, ya que la satisfacción laboral juega un papel importantísimo en el desempeño y la productividad de un individuo dentro de una organización.
“A Whole Way of Life”: Ontology of Culture from Raymond Williams’s Perspective
Authors: Fakhimi Anbaran Farough
Published: March 2016

An overall understanding of culture, both the culture of community one lives in and the culture of communities one communicates with, seems to be important for people to live their lives under the shelter of peace. This study hands over and foregrounds what people should notice when they face with their own and other nation’s culture in order to understand it better and prevent probable problems. Knowing about the essence of one's own culture, the person can protect it while it is being attacked by other cultures. It is predicted that by being aware of all the criteria just mentioned, people can both protect their own genuine culture and communicate with other communities, with different cultures, without facing with or creating crucial problems; as a result, they can live peacefully and help the matter of globalization. The main goal of this study is to present ontology of culture through which people would be able to get how to know their own and other's cultures. This knowledge helps them to communicate properly by knowing about what aspects of culture they should focus on when facing other cultures in order not to create any crucial problem.
Molecular structure, Vibrational assignment, HOMO-LUMO and Mulliken analysis of 2-[4-amino-2-(4-methylphenylamino) thiazol-5-oyl]benzothiazole(AMPATOB)
Authors: Yardily Dr A
Published: March 2016

The compound 2-[4-amino-2-(4-methylphenylamino) thiazol-5-oyl]benzothiazole (AMPATOB) was prepared from 1-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(N-nitroamidino)thiourea and 2-(2-bromoacetyl)benzothiazole in the presence of triethylamine and characterised  by FTIR, NMR and mass spectra. The geometry of the molecule was investigated and optimized with the help of B3LYP/ 6-31G density functional theory (DFT) method using Gaussian 09 software package.

The calculated geometries such as bond lengths, bond angles, dihedral angles, atomic charges, harmonic vibrational wave numbers and intensities of vibrational bonds of the titled compound were investigated. The experimental 1H NMR and IR spectrum was compared with theoretical value. The molecule consists of three ring systems, all are lying in one plane.
Pruskie wsie liniowe w okolicach Łodzi i ich mieszkańcy w początkach XIX wieku
Authors: Woźniak Krzysztof Paweł
Published: March 2016

Odszukane w zbiorach Gabinetu Rycin Biblioteki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego rękopiśmienne plany wsi („kolonii”) założonych w latach 1799–1802 przez władze pruskie w okolicach Łodzi, stały się zachętą do przybliżenia ich historii. Na pod-stawie źródeł archiwalnych i literatury zrekonstruowano trudne początki gospodarowania sprowadzonych do nich osadników z głębi Niemiec. Scharakteryzowano przesłanki i omówiono czynniki pozwalające omawianym wsiom zachować układ przestrzenny oraz odrębność kulturową mieszkańców.
Relationship, Transformation and Adaptation of The Traditionalists Against Puritanism in Surakarta Indonesia
Authors: Tri Haryanto Joko
Published: March 2016

Surakarta is known as the center of Javanese culture with many traditions. On the
other hand, this city also brings modern Islamic movements including the movement
of the puritan group. The meeting of these two groups has created a unique relation
between the supporters of the tradition of Java with the puritan group who is against
such tradition. This research uses a qualitative approach that aims to reveal the
relation between the supporters of the Javanese tradition with puritan, transformation
of the traditionalist group to be a puritan, the adaptation strategies of the supporter
of Javanese tradition against puritan group who reject such tradition. This research
found that despite there is dissociative relationship in terms of diversity, it does not
lead to a direct physical conflict. Generally, the changing to be a puritan was affected
by social, educational and psychological process as well as rationalization of religious
tradition. The strategy of the supporters of Javanese tradition to confront the puritan
group is by performing Javanese tradition both in the palace and their private space.
They also conducted some activities hosted by a faith group in cooperation with a
traditional Islamic group.
ANALYSIS OF INTERNAL CONTROL COSO THE FUND MANAGEMENT ZAKAT, INFAQ AND SHADAQAH (ZIS) (A Case Study Foundation Social Fund Al-Falah branch of Jember)
Authors: Siska Putri I Siti Maria W and
Published: March 2016

Accountability is often required community of a public institution. Community felt the need to know the flow of funds and the performance of the institution. LAZ and BAZ interested in reporting funds are transparent in order to maintain public trust and its existence by implementing internal control as well. Own internal control policies and procedures are used in operating activities to provide reliable information and ensure compliance with applicable laws or regulations in an organization. Internal control is absolutely necessary in an organization to avoid fraud and is used to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of resources in order to avoid the loss or waste so that optimal utilization of funds. In addition, internal control is useful in preventing deviations from the implementation of activities as well as corrective actions when deviations have occurred. The purpose of this study was to investigate the application of internal control over management of funds, identify the strengths and weaknesses related to internal control is  applied,  and provide recommendations on the implementation of internal control systems in the Foundation fund management Social Fund Al-Falah branch of Jember. The method used is descriptive qualitative method and the object of the study is the management of the fund's internal control procedures. This study analyzed the internal control in accordance with the internal control components according to COSO and weaknesses found in internal control Foundation Social Fund Al-Falah branch of Jember. The conclusion is that internal control over existing   fund management activities on Yayasan Social Fund Al-Falah branch of Jember have some weaknesses, but overall control has been operating effectively.
TECNOLOGIAS EM ENFERMAGEM E O IMPACTO NA PRÁTICA ASSISTENCIAL
Authors: Fernandes Dutra Pereira Camila Dannyelle , De Souza Rêgo Pinto Diana Paula , Vieira Tourinho Francis Solange , Pereira Santos Viviane Euzébia
Published: March 2016

Objetivo: identificar as tecnologias de enfermagem e o impacto que estas causam na prática assistencial do enfermeiro. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada em outubro de 2012, nas bases de dados LILACS, PUBMED e BDENF. Após as buscas, foi realizada leitura dos artigos selecionados, constatando-se que 34 destes atendiam aos critérios de inclusão/exclusão estabelecidos. Resultados e Discussão: Os dados evidenciaram predominância dos artigos selecionados: na Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (REBEN), com 8 publicações (23,5%); no ano de 2009, com 14 artigos (41,2%); tendo como local de desenvolvimento a UTI, com 9 (26,5%); o tipo de estudo, mais da metade foram descritivos, totalizando 17 publicações (50,3%); dentre as tecnologias abordadas, sobressaiu as gerais na prática da enfermagem, com 16 (47%); tratando-se da classificação destas tecnologias, em 17 artigos (50,3%), classificou-se como dura. Já com relação ao impacto das tecnologias na assistência de enfermagem, o maior destaca foi para a categoria “Cuidado na enfermagem ao paciente” com 58,8% dos artigos. Foi possível perceber que a prática do enfermeiro é influenciada pelas tecnologias. Conclusão: Assim, é importante que os enfermeiros busquem aperfeiçoamento da prática, sem esquecer que é o cuidado quem utiliza a tecnologia para um cuidado de enfermagem de qualidade. Descritores: Enfermagem. Cuidados de Enfermagem. tecnologia.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM GUIA ELETRÔNICO DE QUIMIOTERÁPICOS: CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA UMA PRÁTICA DE ENFERMAGEM SEGURA
Authors: Silveira Yole , Tourinho Francis Solange Vieira , Vilela Allyson Bruno Campos Barros , Valentim Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros
Published: March 2016

O presente estudo tem como objetivo elaborar um guia eletrônico sobre os cuidados de enfermagem acerca dos quimioterápicos utilizados no tratamento oncológico em um centro de Oncologia de Natal-RN, visando à prática de uma assistência segura, principalmente no cuidado durante o preparo e administração de quimioterápicos aplicados a pacientes com neoplasias. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, que contou com um total de 54 medicamentos, analisados em 16 características farmacológicas; seguindo esta análise, houve o desenvolvimento do guia eletrônico por especialistas da área da informática, a partir da metodologia de desenvolvimento ágil XP (Extreme Programming).
MONITORAMENTO DE PACIENTES HOMECARE: UMA ABORDAGEM UTILIZANDO BANCO DE DADOS EM TEMPO REAL
Authors: Menescal  Fernandes Yaskara Ygara , Leite Cicilia Maia , Valentim Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros , Hekis Helio Roberto , Alves Robinson Luís de Souza , Oliveira Idelmárcia Dantas de
Published: March 2016

Ultimamente a quantidade de pessoas que precisam de atendimento em hospitais públicos e privados cresce devido, entre outros fatores, ao aumento da população mundial e a demora no atendimento de pacientes. Este é um problema sério enfrentado por administradores de hospitais que a cada dia está mais difícil de oferecer um serviço de qualidade a quem os procura. Uma das formas de melhorar a qualidade do atendimento do paciente pode ser através do desenvolvimento de sistemas de homecare que possibilitam que o paciente receba um tratamento clínico de qualidade diretamente em sua residência.  No entanto, o ambiente domiciliar pode se tornar complexo, visto que muitas vezes o cuidador é alguém da própria família e não possui a correta técnica de monitoramento ou está desatento em função do desgaste provocado pelo intenso cuidado ao paciente. Assim, torna-se importante o desenvolvimento de soluções que diminuam a sobrecarga do cuidador, ao passo em que o paciente continue sendo monitorado. Uma maneira de alcançar tais soluções é através da aplicação de conceitos de computação pervasiva em ambientes domiciliares. Dessa forma, o ambiente é povoado de sensores e outros dispositivos computacionais, onde o paciente pode ser monitorado constantemente e o ambiente pode se adaptar às necessidades deste usuário, antecipando-se a situações de riscos de acordo com o contexto atual. Assim, a arquitetura proposta utiliza conceitos de computação pervasiva possibilitando acesso à informação a qualquer hora e independente do lugar onde o paciente esteja, uma vez que um ambiente homecare possui um alto grau de dinamicidade dos envolvidos. Para o tratamento dos dados que serão coletados pelos sensores é preciso de uma tecnologia que execute os dados em tempo real, ou seja, em tempo hábil para que seja feita a tomada de decisão pelos profissionais de saúde. Dessa forma, utiliza-se um banco de dados em tempo real para tratar dados e transações em tempo real garantindo a consistência lógica e temporal dos mesmos, além de gerenciar grandes volumes de dados. Assim, a especificação do sistema foi modelada em UML e consequentemente a definição da arquitetura.
UMA SOLUÇÃO PARA RENDERIZAÇÃO REMOTA DE IMAGENS MÉDICAS TRIDIMENSIONAIS: ANÁLISE DE DESEMPENHO
Authors: Papaiz Fabiano , Carvalho Bruno Motta de , Valentim Ricardo Alexandro de Medeiros , Morais Antônio Higor Freire de , Alves Robinson Luis de Souza
Published: March 2016

Este trabalho propõe e analisa uma solução para renderização remota de imagens médicas tridimensionais (3D). Nesta solução, todo o processo de renderização volumétrica é realizado por um servidor (ou um cluster de servidores) e somente a imagem resultante é enviada para o cliente, permitindo ainda que este realize operações como rotação, deslocamento e zoom. Para a realização da análise de desempenho, foram definidos três diferentes cenários de execução. No primeiro cenário, o processo foi realizado por um servidor com hardware gráfico (GPU). No segundo, foi utilizado um servidor sem GPU, mas com alto poder de processamento em paralelo, possuindo 48 cores (unidades de processamento). O terceiro cenário foi utilizado para simular o funcionamento padrão da maioria das aplicações médicas de visualização, onde todo o processo de renderização foi realizado localmente em um computador. Com os resultados obtidos, ficou demonstrado que a solução proposta resolveu satisfatoriamente dois dos principais problemas da visualização tridimensional dos exames médicos, sendo eles: o tempo gasto com a transferência dos arquivos DICOM e o poder computacional necessário para realizar o processo de renderização. A arquitetura da solução permitiu que computadores menos potentes e dispositivos móveis, como tablets e celulares, pudessem ser utilizados para visualização das imagens médicas 3D.
ESTUDO DE DEPOSIÇÃO DE FILMES FINOS EM PLASMAS DE AR/AR-H2 EM REGIÕES DE PÓS-DESCARGA DE CATODO OCO
Authors: Silva Bruno Felipe Costa da , Santos Edson José da Costa , Almeida Edalmy Oliveira de , Guerra Paulo Victor de Azevedo Guerra , Hékis Hélio Roberto , Coutinho Karilany Dantas , Junior Clodomiro Alves , Guerra Neto Custódio Leopoldino de Brito
Published: March 2016

O Plasma DC de catodo oco vem sendo utilizado para a deposição de filmes finos através de sputtering com liberação de átomos neutros do catodo. O Plasma DC de Ar-H2 de catodo oco usado atualmente na indústria tem demonstrado ser mais eficiente na limpeza de superfícies e deposição de filmes finos quando comparado ao plasma de argônio. Quando desejamos evitar os efeitos do bombardeamento iônico da descarga no substrato utiliza-se a região de pós-descarga. Geraram-se descargas por plasma de argônio e hidrogênio no catodo oco para deposição de filmes finos de titânio em substrato de vidro. A espectroscopia de emissão ótica foi empregada para o diagnostico na pós-descarga e os filmes formados foram analisados através da técnica de perfilometria mecânica. Observaram-se variações para a taxa de deposição do titânio sobre o substrato de vidro para diferentes parâmetros do processo, tempo de deposição, distancia da descarga, e gases de trabalho. Verificou-se um aumento da intensidade relativa das espécies de argônio com a introdução de gás hidrogênio.
A SÍNTESE DE NOVOS ATIVOS LARVICIDAS PARA CONTROLE POPULACIONAL DO Aedes aegypti (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE)
Authors: Carbonaro Ernane Simões , Arruda Eduardo José de , Oliveira Lincoln Carlos Silva , Nova Paulo César Cavalcante Vila , Arakaki Andréa Haruko , Machulek Junior Amilcar
Published: March 2016

Os ativos inseticidas são propostos há décadas a partir de fontes vegetais, toxinas de microorganismos, moléculas sintéticas e, até, utilizando novos complexos metálicos. Este trabalho teve por objetivo a síntese de novos ativos inseticidas que considerem os conceitos da química de coordenação, organização molecular e alterações de rotas bioquímicas no inseto através da atividade de complexos metálicos. Esta síntese foi realizada utilizando complexos baseados em aminopolicarboxilatos (APCs) com metais de transição para atividade abrangente (ovicida, larvicida e biológica), visando à redução populacional do mosquito atingindo suas formas imaturas e impondo restrições na sua cadeia alimentar, pois inseticidas com Cu(II) e Fe(III), inviabilizam os ovos e são tóxicos para larvas de Aedes aegypti (cepa Rockfeller), além de apresentarem intensa atividade biológica para bactérias Gram negativa e Gram positiva e outros microrganismos. Os produtos foram obtidos por duas rotas sintéticas: via sódica e via carbonato. Os resultados mostraram que somente os complexos APCs Na[Cu(NTA)], [Fe(NTA)], Na2[Cu(EDTA)] através dos íons complexos [Cu(NTA)]-1, [Fe(NTA)] e [Cu(EDTA)]-2 possuem atividade inseticida contra as formas imaturas do A. aegypti. Os complexos metálicos de Cu(II) e Fe(III) de MGDA, HEDTA, EDTA e DTPA, apesar de não possuírem atividade inseticida até 1000 ppm, possuem intensa atividade biológica para bactérias Gram positiva e Gram negativa.
Diversity A Strategic Imperative Or A Basic Business Requirement? A Proposed Taxonomy
Authors: Tillery Kenneth R. , Rutledge Arthur L.
Published: March 2016

A Taxonomy of Diversity is developed to examine the connection between diversity and strategy. Academic and popular management literatures, as well as the popular press, promulgate the idea that social diversity is a strategic imperative for success in business. This paper presents a taxonomy of social diversity, defines its variables and examines their potential use as a source of a competitive advantage in the formulation of business strategy. Six types of diversity are defined De jure Diversity, De facto Diversity, Market Driven Diversity, Skill Driven Diversity, Cost Driven Diversity, and Ethics Driven Diversity.
To Be Ethical Or Not To Be: An International Code Of Ethics For Leadership
Authors: Alahmad Ala
Published: March 2016

To be ethical or not to be that is the question? Leadership is about setting the right example and making a difference in people's lives. You do not have to do great things to make a difference (Ayres, 2004). Honesty, tell the truth no matter what, respect, punctuality, not judgmental, just, humble, and dignity can be international code of ethics every leader should follow. Much has changed in our world in the past several decades including people’s beliefs of what is right and wrong. Have their ethics changed as well? This paper introduces an international code of ethics that can guide all different international leadership styles. What is the definition of Ethical Leadership? How can we introduce an international code of ethics for leadership? Finally, leadership is all about example. While an extensive review of literature was not conducted, this researcher was unable to identify an international code of ethics for leadership. Consequently, it is the opinion of this researcher that the following leader characteristics may apply beyond international and cultural boundaries in most instances— honesty, tell the truth no matter what, respect, punctuality, not judgmental, just, humble, and dignity.
In The United States Accounting Profession, Will Minorities Make Different Ethical Decisions?
Authors: Rich Anne J. , Mihalek Paul H.
Published: March 2016

The United States has long been referred to as a melting pot. People from all cultures bring to our business world their values and beliefs.  For the past two decades, accounting organizations have reached out and supported the education of minorities. Academic research in the area of ethical decision making has attempted to highlight factors that contribute to differences in ethical decision making. Culture, and possibly, religion have been the key variables examined as a basis for differences in an individual’s ethical decisions. As more and more minorities enter the profession of accounting in the United States, an important question that should be answered is “Will American minorities approach ethical situations similarly to that of their non-minority American peer group?”, or will their cultural backgrounds influence their ethical norms? This paper presents a research study that opens this conversation. As minorities are entering the accounting profession, it is reasonable to expect that Americans from different cultural backgrounds may react differently to ethical dilemmas.  However, research on ethical beliefs of minority business and accounting students is rare.  The authors developed a survey to determine if there were differences in ethical values based on ethnicity. It was tested using materials provided by KPMG.  The survey used a case involving a student lying on his resume.  It asked for answers to seven ethical situations and seven activities.  The survey was administered in two different major- level accounting classes at a large public university. The results of the study show that minority and non-minority students generally agree on ethical issues and their likely action when a classmate lies on a resume in the process of getting a job. However, there were some interesting differences in the magnitude and direction of the responses by minority and non-minority students. Our findings also suggest that  Minority students are more sensitive to ethical transgressions by their peers and feel more negatively impacted if someone lies in the process of getting a job. Accountants are often in a position where they must report violations. Our study suggests students from all backgrounds should engage in discussions about lying and suggest ways to deal with reporting such unethical behavior to authorities.
Latin Americas Subtle Racism: Salient Managerial Implications For Non-Latin American Managers
Authors: Martinez Rutilio , De la Torre Cris
Published: March 2016

Since the mid nineteen nineties most Latin American nations have implemented free market policies. The ensuing economic stability has attracted investment from non-Latin corporations, thereby causing the transfer of non-Latin executives to Latin nations. For many of these executives, their Latin assignments include an unexpected challenge: Dealing with Latin Americas subtle but pervasive racism. Such racism contributes to the mistreatment of labor and influences the promotion and hiring of executives. These behaviors, although unapologetically accepted in Latin America, hurt productivity. Non-Latin managers should, therefore, treat workers fairly and hire and promote executives based exclusively upon job related factors.
Which Type Of Work-Study Experience Is More Beneficial?: Perceptions Of Taiwanese College Students
Authors: Yang Cheng Cheng , Ho Hsuan-Fu , Chen Shan-Hua
Published: March 2016

The rapidly increase of tuition and the reduced financial support from government and families have forced many more students to take part-time jobs, however, different jobs might bear different benefits. The main purpose of this study were to identify the major benefits of part-time jobs or work-study experiences performed by college students, and to calculate the relative weight of each benefits perceived by students, and finally, to determine the most appropriate type of job for college students. A self-developed questionnaire is administered to 250 students from three universities. The results of this study not only help students to select the most appropriate types of job for a given purpose, but also provide school administrators with a guide to develop their student part-time job policies.
Graphic Poetry: How To Help Students Get The Most Out Of Pictures
Authors: Chiang River Ya-ling
Published: March 2016

Thispaper attempts to give an account of some innovative work in paintings andmodern poetry and to show how modern poets, such as Jane Flanders and AnneSexton, the two American poets in particular, express and develop radically newconventions for their respective arts. Also elaborated are how such changes inartistic techniques are related to profound shifts in intellectual assumptionsand how teachers might be able to help their students get the most out ofpictures in Graphic Poetry class, apart from simply giving the students thedefinitions of the so-called graphic poetry.Modernvisual artists advocate the essential principle that art must set aside theconventions of the recent past and find new forms of expressions. Themultiplicity of perspectives, abstraction, and obscurity all characterize theartistic tendencies in the period. Jane Flanderss Van Goghs Bed and AnneSextons The Starry Night will be taken as examples to explain how the majorartists in the period experiment with new forms and advocate theories of artthat still exert influences on our ideas about the value of art. In addition, thepaper also attempts to focus on the development of the central ideas of theModernist period from within the mental world of the artists/poets discussedhere because, in the poets/painters work, there are clear marks of individualcharacter and temperament. Students can be motivated by these marks in thepainting and then can easily understand the meaning that a poem conveys andthus enjoy the words and images in it.
A Proposed Astronomy Learning Progression For Remote Telescope Observation
Authors: Slater Timothy F. , Burrows Andrea C. , French Debbie A. , Sanchez Richard A. , Tatge Coty B.
Published: March 2016

Providing meaningful telescope observing experiences for students who are deeply urban or distantly rural place-boundor even daylight time-boundhas consistently presented a formidable challenge for astronomy educators. For nearly 2 decades, the Internet has promised unfettered access for large numbers of students to conduct remote telescope observing, but it has only been in recent years that the technology has become readily available. Now that this once fanciful possibility is becoming a reality, astronomy education researchers need a guiding theory on which to develop learning experiences. As one departure point, we propose a potential learning progression anchored on one end with recognizing that stars visible at night have describable locations and predictable motions, and anchored at the other with distant robotic telescopes can be programmed to record specific astronomical data for later analysis.
Managing Internships: Experiential Learning That Can Benefit Business Students, Industry, And Academic Units
Authors: Boose Mary Ann
Published: March 2016

This study examines the practices and procedures of three internship programs, and communicates the findings of the programs concerning the benefits to students, businesses, and academic institutions. Although the internship programs examined in this study vary considerably, the common element is the early connection of students to employers and careers.
Improving The Writing Skills Of Accounting Students: An Experiment
Authors: Christensen David , Barnes Jeff , Rees David
Published: March 2016

This paper reports the results a writing improvement initiative in an accounting department at a small western university.  Numerous surveys of accounting professionals have established the importance of writing skills for accounting graduates, and challenge business schools to revise curricula accordingly. To determine if a writing initiative in an accounting department could improve the writing skills of accounting students, a series of one-page essays were given to students in four accounting classes during the fall semester. The essays were evaluated on six writing skills recently judged by accounting professionals to be most important for new hires to possess. Feedback was provided after each essay. Results showed that the writing skills improved significantly after each essay.  Accounting students can improve their writing skills if the accounting faculty is committed to providing timely feedback.
Identifying Precursors To Student Defection
Authors: Johnson Julie T.
Published: March 2016

Recently, student retention has surfaced as a priority for many academic institutions.  While institutions regard retaining students as important, little has been done to create a system that helps institutions “flag potential defectors” prior to leaving.  By identifying “at risk” students, intervention steps can be taken to reduce the likelihood of defecting.  The author proposes that institutions develop data mining procedures, similar to those used in business, to identify potential defectors.  This data should include both “hard” and “soft” predictors of student defection.  An added benefit of this data is that it can be used by institutional advancement, once students become alumni, to improve fundraising efforts by enabling the development of “one-to-one” fundraising/marketing programs.
Building Relationships Between Business Schools And Students: An Empirical Investigation Into Student Retention
Authors: Adidam Phani Tej , Bingi R. Prasad , Sindhav Birud
Published: March 2016

This study uses the relationship marketing theory of commitment and trust as a framework to investigate the issue of student retention in business schools. Structural equation modeling was used to examine relationships specified by Morgan and Hunt's (1994) theory of relationship marketing.  Students' commitment to the business schools were determined by perceived benefits of attending the school, perceived similarity of values between the school and the students, and trust between the professors and the students.  Commitment increased intentions to remain at the business school.
Why University Teacher Preparation Programs Should Provide A New Set Of Personal Constructions Of Mathematics Through Math Content Courses For Elementary Teachers
Authors: Sellers Patricia A.
Published: March 2016

Teacher preparation programs are in danger of seriously under-preparing elementary teachers to teach mathematics for understanding if they wait to provide students with evidence of effective mathematics teaching methods in the mathematics methods courses.  With strong traditional beliefs about how mathematics ought to be taught and their determination to be able to explain mathematics to elementary children, the methods course is much too late to change preservice teachers’ perceptions of mathematics or how to teach it.  If we want to change the way they teach mathematics, we must do it in their mathematics content courses.  In the content courses, we have a chance to provide them with positive and successful personal mathematics constructions.  Only when they learn to become active problem-solvers, can they teach others the importance of interactive problem solving as a means of truly understanding mathematics.  It is only through their own experience with mathematics that they can come to appreciate the value of a student-centered environment for learning and to appreciate how a teacher’s desire for control can stifle true learning.
Faculty Perceptions Of Research Rewards
Authors: Chen Yining , Gupta Ashok , Hoshower Leon
Published: March 2016

This study surveyed 320 faculty members from 10 business schools to examine the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards that motivate faculty to conduct research.  Of the thirteen rewards studied, receiving or having tenure is the most important reward, while getting a possible administrative position was the least important.  There were significant differences in the importance of these rewards between tenured-untenured and between male-female faculty members.  Faculty perceives a strong link between research productivity and the attainment of the rewards of tenure and of promotion.  However, in the minds of the faculty, the link between publications and the reward of salary increases is not strong.  Associate professors reported lesser importance than either full professors or assistant professors on nine of the thirteen rewards and perceived a weaker link between research productivity and achieving the reward. This implies that the associate professors are the least motivated faculty rank to perform research.  There was no significant difference in the number of journal articles either published or accepted for publication within the past 24 months by tenure status, gender, or faculty rank.
Teaching In Cyberspace: The Faculty Perspective
Authors: Tesone Dana V.
Published: March 2016

Broader audiences of students are seeking alternative course delivery methods using electronic formats.  For this reason, business instructors are embracing web-based delivery modalities to accommodate the needs of such audiences.  This presentation is intended for instructors choosing to enter online learning environments.  It provides suggestions for student-friendly online course design, delivery and closure.  Student friendly online courses begin with mental thought processes that drive course objectives and learning outcomes in the preparation phase of course development.  The student friendly environment then transpires as a result of the instructor’s style during course delivery.  The online instructor then leaves the audience with a final impression through course closure activities.  With the final course details completed, the instructor reflects on areas of success and potential improvement to be applied to future courses.
Building Entrepreneurial Teamwork Competencies In Collaborative Learning Via Peer Assessments
Authors: Hackbert Peter H.
Published: March 2016

Entrepreneurship courses commonly use various kinds of group work, cooperative learning, study circles and study teams. A major challenge of this pedagogy is the unbiased grading of group members based on the accountability of individual performances. This paper provides an approach to using student peer assessment to provide feedback on individual performances within an entrepreneurial team project so that grades may be assigned in an equitable manner within entrepreneurship education.
Plagiarize And Publish? A Blatant Case Of Academic Dishonesty
Authors: Rose Chris
Published: March 2016

What would you do if you were browsing the Internet one evening and came upon some of your research, and you were not listed as an author, contributor or reference? What would you do if the university where this occurred appeared to be covering up this plagiarism? What if this university inquiry even went as far as to accuse you of forging e-mail and maliciously attempting to destroy the career of the person who plagiarized, simply because you reported it? What if the paper is so blatantly dishonest that of the twelve references on the first page only two are correct? Many researchers believe that the “publish or perish” mentality in academia has led to great pressures to publish, and these pressures cause fraud and dishonesty, especially on the part of young academics, which can sometimes lead to ethically improper shortcuts.
Enhanced Multi-Faceted Teaching Methods
Authors: Payette Dennis L.
Published: March 2016

This paper is a case study on how a combination of teaching/learning technologies and methods can be used for teaching graduate and undergraduate students. A matrix will be presented on how many technologies can be blended with a collaborative teaching style. Teaching in virtually any college or university now means having a broad array of resources to enhance the teaching/learning process for faculty and students alike.
The First Accounting Course: An Outcomes Assessment Approach Project
Authors: Bean David F. , Bernardi Richard A.
Published: March 2016

This paper discusses a class project that can be used in an introductory accounting class as an outcomes assessment tool.  The project is done in groups of four to five students.  Each student analyzes one company’s ratios for a two year period and compares their firm’s ratios with their firm’s industry’s ratios.  When this is complete, the group then uses the individual firm data to make an investment decision.  The investment decision must be based on the data from the individual firm ratios.  Once the group has decided which firm to invest in, they then have to complete a pro-forma income statement for the firm assuming a $2 billion expansion.  Overall, the project is done in steps that help the students build their final project throughout the semester.  The project is submitted at the beginning of the 13th week of classes so that the instructor can grade it and hand it back to the students at the beginning of the 14th week of classes.  The groups present their projects during the last two class periods of the semester.
Me, Myself, And You? National Self Interest, Global Social Concern, And The Role Of The WTO In International Trade Policy
Authors: Vargha Lynda D.
Published: March 2016

This paper presents a teaching method that meshes the theoretical foundation of the prisoner’s dilemma with a student centered problem-solving approach to address the roles of national self-interest and global social concern in the making of trade policy through the WTO.  The in-class activities introduce the student to the underlying incentive structure of the prisoner’s dilemma and require each student to weigh self-interest and group well-being in his/her decision-making process as a member nation of the WTO.  Through these exercises, students discover the importance of international agreements and the need for a binding set of rules and enforcement mechanisms governing global trade.  In addition, these activities are an effective springboard for a discussion of national sovereignty and the expanding role of the WTO.
Infusing Free, Hands-On, Interactive Information Technology Into The MIS Curriculum
Authors: Otto James R.
Published: March 2016

This paper provides practical suggestions for incorporating free, hands-on interactive information technology (IT) into a business Management Information Systems (MIS) course.  This paper focuses on interactive multimedia technologies (such as programs, audio, video, animation, etc.) that can be accessed and used for free (subject to any software license terms).  This paper provides specific details about where to access the technology, how it fits into the curriculum and any issues related to installing or using the technology.
The Time Value of Money: A Clarifying and Simplifying Approach
Authors: Gardner Norman D.
Published: March 2016

The concept of time value of money is critical for business students, financial managers, and anyone who deals with money.  Financial managers must be able to employ TVM concepts competently in order to value both financial and real assets as they make decisions regarding capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management. Therefore business students must come to understand and apply correctly time value of money concepts.   This brief note suggests a clarification and a simplification of the pedagogy of TVM, which will result in greater understanding for the student.  These suggestions include redefining the variable "n" in two of the TVM equations; dispensing with the pointless and purely semantic discussion of whether payments occur "at the beginning" or "at the end" of each period; and emphasizing the use of multiple-step problems.