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Sustainable Management of the Red Palm Weevil: The Nexus between Farmers’ Adoption of Integrated Pest Management and Their Knowledge of Symptoms
Authors: Kassem Hazem S. , Alotaibi Bader Alhafi , Ahmed Ali , Aldosri Fahd O.
Published: November 2020

The red palm weevil (RPW) (Rhynchophorus ferruginous) is one of the most serious pest insects threatening the sustainability of the date palm sector (Phoenix dactylifera L.). Nevertheless, a gap exists in the body of knowledge regarding patterns in farmers’ adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) for RPW control and how their knowledge of RPW symptomology influences IPM adoption. Data were collected using structured questionnaires from 183 palm growers in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Saudi Arabia. The results indicate that most farmers had insufficient knowledge to visually diagnose RPW symptoms and damage. Farmers moderately adopted preventive measures recommended for protection from RPW infestation. Only 13.11% of the farmers exhibited a high rate of adoption of pest management practices for RPW control and eradication. The findings revealed a strong positive association (0.8, p < 0.01) between the knowledge level regarding symptoms and IPM adoption level, whereby the respondents with more knowledge of RPW symptoms showed a higher level of adoption in all IPM categories. This study contributes to the development of our understanding of the social behaviors and risks associated with RPW. This might enhance the quality of awareness campaigns and extension programs and assist in developing a visual inspection protocol for RPW infestation for farmers.
Active Road Studs as an Alternative to Lighting on Rural Roads: Driver Safety Perception
Authors: Llewellyn Richard , Cowie Jonathan , Maher Mike
Published: November 2020

Drivers, particularly with increasing age, cite driving at night as being problematic and feeling unsafe. Ultimately this may result in self-regulation and avoidance, with potentially negative health effects. The issue is commonly mitigated through provision of street lighting, but with it comes cost, environmental impact, and other negative effects. Research has suggested that provision of LED Active Road Studs may be of assistance to drivers at night. However, it is not known how implementation of this measure affects driver confidence, as research to date has focused on observational study of actual driving behaviour. The present work addresses this gap in knowledge using data from 698 respondents to a questionnaire survey of households around a recently treated route. Overall, 72% reported an increase in confidence driving at night, with key reasons cited as increased preview time and reduced glare. A total of 80% of respondents believed the overall safety of the study route had improved. Underlying confidence was found to be lower in females, with confidence increasing with mileage driven. This study is the first to suggest the use of active road studs may increase driver confidence and provide increased travel opportunities, particularly where street lighting is impractical or undesirable in terms of sustainability.
Artists Residencies, Challenges and Opportunities for Communities’ Empowerment and Heritage Regeneration
Authors: Pinto Maria Rita , Viola Serena , Onesti Anna , Ciampa Francesca
Published: November 2020

The paper debates the results of a research carried out by the Department of Architecture of the University of Naples “Federico II” (DiARC), as part of the Creative Europe 2018 Artists in Architecture, Re-activating modern European houses program (entitled EACEA 32/2017 and EACEA 35/2017; scientific coordinator: Maria Rita Pinto; project manager: Serena Viola). The research investigates the relationships between creativity and sharing as tools of a new form of social sustainability. These elements can induce positive effects on the settlement qualities of the places, acting as engines of the custody of the settlement values and the collaborative regeneration of the built environment. The methodology is based on participatory approaches able to restore the levels of cohesion, care, and creativity that the experimentation typology of the Artists Residencies is able to trigger on the territory and on the communities who inhabit it. The results return in the form of the complex process of the artist exhibition reception a significant strategy of sustainable development, capable of influencing the community by entrusting it with the role of custodian of the existing heritage and of renewing local entrepreneurship with innovative productions.
Proposal for a Maturity Model in Sustainability in the Supply Chain
Authors: de Almeida Santos Davidson , Luiz Gonçalves Quelhas Osvaldo , Francisco Simões Gomes Carlos , Perez Zotes Luis , Luiz Braga França Sérgio , Vinagre Pinto de Souza Guilherme , Amarante de Araújo Robson , da Silva Carvalho Santos Sheila
Published: November 2020

Sustainability has become a relevant element for organizations due to several motivators: companies adopt sustainability practices in need for regulatory compliance, anticipation of regulatory changes, understanding of limited natural resources, and a desire to limit expenditure associated with resource consumption and waste disposal. Thus, this article aims to identify the gaps present in maturity models, present an integrator theoretical model that considers the characteristic elements of the models present in the literature and affects the level of maturity in sustainability. The construction of the integrator theoretical model was based on the following stages: research questions; theoretical framework on Supply Chain Management; sustainability and concept of maturity model; maturity models and performance measurement systems; interpretation/analysis of research; and construction of the integrator theoretical model. The literature review was carried out in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The main conclusions: maturity models focus on only one aspect or are excessively broad and do not include in detail the elements necessary to measure the level of maturity in sustainability. The proposed model aims to mitigate these gaps with the addition of the cross-sectional dimension, which offers an integrated and holistic view in relation to the other dimensions.
Formulating Service-Oriented Strategies for Servitization of Manufacturing Companies
Authors: Sholihah Mar’atus , Maezono Tatsuru , Mitake Yuya , Shimomura Yoshiki
Published: November 2020

Servitization requires the acquisition and development of service-oriented capabilities. Research has contributed considerably to the investigation of the necessary capabilities for successful servitization and the introduction of numerous service-based capabilities. However, previous studies typically focus on proposing a general set of capabilities or processes for servitization. There is limited knowledge of how a manufacturing company can identify the necessary capabilities and plan the corresponding development actions following its servitization context. Through two phases of a case study, this research proposes a service-oriented strategy formulation method. The method supports the analysis of manufacturing companies’ servitization contexts that lead to appropriate identification of the necessary capabilities for successful servitization. This method further guides the formulation of service-oriented strategies as the strategic logic in how manufacturing companies implement servitization, including the corresponding actions to develop the required capabilities. Finally, the application in a Japanese office machinery manufacturer illustrates the applicability and usability of the proposed method in facilitating the formulation of service-oriented strategies for the servitization of manufacturing companies.
A Significant Moment in History: A Virtual Living Lab. LifeStyle Narratives That Are Shaping Our World; the Cases of Japan and UK 2019–2020
Authors: Beaumont Chris D. , Ricketts John
Published: November 2020

2020 will go down in history as a tipping point when societies reassessed the fundamental objectives and principles that they had seen their communities develop. As a basis for investigating a broad sense of LifeStyle by Design, some 20 potentially rich narratives are used as the basis for these empirical analyses. They are our Virtual Living Lab at a time of unparalleled attitudinal and behavioural change and uncertainty. Social sharing is more authentic and trustworthy than traditional forms of mass communications. We explore our narratives in the UK and Japan and draw novel yet consistent, scalable implications for policy makers and public and private institutions alike. We track what people think is important to them and thus lay a foundation for engagement, in contrast to the traditional advertising communications approach of intrusion. Some of the new behaviours may become permanent, but there is a general need to streamline and simplify. People are against the complex, not because they want a simple life but because they want more time to enjoy enriched life experiences. At times of change, especially when uncertainty can bring negative outcomes, it is critical to be able to know what to say and how to say it so that leaders can establish trust and the right tone for the moment.
The Interactive Effect of Government Financial Support and Firms’ Innovative Efforts on Company Growth: A Focus on Climate-Tech SMEs in Korea
Authors: Kim DaEun , Yeom Sungchan , Ko Myeong Chul
Published: November 2020

Given the growing importance of climate technology and its early stage of industrial development, the Korean government has supported climate-tech small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through various policy measures, including credit guarantees. Although the extant literature argues that government financial support plays an important role in the growth of high-tech firms, research has been limited on the impacts of government financial support on company growth in the context of the climate-related industry. Using a sample of 582 climate-tech SMEs in Korea, this study explores the moderating effects of credit guarantees on the relationship between patents and firms’ sales growth as well as their direct effects on growth. This study found that credit guarantees and patent registration have positive effects on the increase in sales volume. Additionally, credit guarantees appear to weaken the relationship between patent registration and the sales growth rate. Based on these findings, we propose that, to develop the climate-technology industry, the voluntary innovation efforts of enterprises should be encouraged and credit guarantees should be provided for SMEs. In terms of managerial interventions, the government should especially avoid providing excessive benefits.
User Thermal Comfort in Historic Buildings: Evaluation of the Potential of Thermal Mass, Orientation, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilation
Authors: Alwetaishi Mamdooh , Balabel Ashraf , Abdelhafiz Ahmed , Issa Usama , Sharaky Ibrahim , Shamseldin Amal , Al-Surf Mohammed , Al-Harthi Mosleh , Gadi Mohamed
Published: November 2020

The study investigated the level of thermal comfort in historical buildings located at a relatively high altitude in the Arabian Desert of Saudi Arabia. The study focused on the impact of the use of thermal mass and orientation on the level of thermal performance at Shubra and Boqri Palaces. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used in this study, including a questionnaire interview with architecture experts living at the relatively high altitude of Taif city, to obtain data and information from local experts. The computer software TAS EDSL was used along with on-site equipment, such as thermal imaging cameras and data loggers, to observe the physical conditions of the building in terms of its thermal performance. The study revealed that the experts’ age and years of experience were important aspects while collecting data from them during the survey. The use of thermal mass had a slight impact on the indoor air temperature as well as the energy consumption, but it helped in providing thermal comfort. Use of ventilation can improve thermal comfort level. Evaporative cooling technique has a considerable impact on reducing indoor air temperature with 4 °C drop, improving the thermal comfort sensation level. The novelty of this work is that, it links the outcomes of qualitative results of experts with field monitoring as well as computer modelling. This can contribute as method to accurately collect data in similar case studies.
Generation of Internal Gravity Waves Far from Moving Non-Local Source
Authors: Bulatov Vitaly , Vladimirov Yury
Published: November 2020

We consider analytical solutions describing the generation of internal gravity waves far from a non-local source of disturbances. We suppose that the source moves on the surface of stratified medium of a finite depth. A model distribution of the non-local source shape with radial symmetry is used. This approximation correctly describes (qualitatively) the main spatiotemporal characteristics of natural sources of generation of internal gravity waves in the ocean. The resulting solution is the sum of wave modes. The solution is presented as a series of eigenfunctions of the spectral problem of internal gravity waves. The results of numerical calculations of internal gravity waves components at different depths are presented and discussed.
Understanding the Differences in the Growth and Toxin Production of Anatoxin-Producing Cuspidothrix issatschenkoi Cultured with Inorganic and Organic N Sources from a New Perspective: Carbon/Nitrogen Metabolic Balance
Authors: Tao Siyi , Wang Suqin , Song Lirong , Gan Nanqin
Published: November 2020

Cyanotoxins are the underlying cause of the threat that globally pervasive Cyanobacteria Harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) pose to humans. Major attention has been focused on the cyanobacterial hepatotoxin microcystins (MCs); however, there is a dearth of studies on cyanobacterial neurotoxin anatoxins. In this study, we explored how an anatoxin-producing Cuspidothrix issatschenkoi strain responded to culture with inorganic and organic nitrogen sources in terms of growth and anatoxins production. The results of our study revealed that ʟ- alanine could greatly boost cell growth, and was associated with the highest cell productivity, while urea significantly stimulated anatoxin production with the maximum anatoxin yield reaching 25.86 μg/mg dry weight, which was 1.56-fold higher than that in the control group (BG11). To further understand whether the carbon/nitrogen balance in C. issatschenkoi would affect anatoxin production, we explored growth and toxin production in response to different carbon/nitrogen ratios (C/N). Anatoxin production was mildly promoted when the C/N ratio was within low range, and significantly inhibited when the C/N ratio was within high range, showing approximately a three-fold difference. Furthermore, the transcriptional profile revealed that anaC gene expression was significantly up-regulated over 2–24 h when the C/N ratio was increased, and was significantly down-regulated after 96 h. Overall, our results further enriched the evidence that urea can stimulate cyanotoxin production, and ʟ-alanine could boost C. issatschenkoi proliferation, thus providing information for better management of aquatic systems. Moreover, by focusing on the intracellular C/N metabolic balance, this study explained the anatoxin production dynamics in C. issatschenkoi in response to different N sources.
The Reconstruction of Non-Minimal Derivative Coupling Inflationary Potentials
Authors: Fei Qin , Yi Zhu , Yang Yingjie
Published: November 2020

We derive the reconstruction formulae for the inflation model with the non-minimal derivative coupling term. If reconstructing the potential from the tensor-to-scalar ratio r, we could obtain the potential without using the high friction limit. As an example, we reconstruct the potential from the parameterization r=8α/(N+β)γ, which is a general form of the α-attractor. The reconstructed potential has the same asymptotic behavior as the T- and E-model if we choose γ=2 and α≪1. We also discuss the constraints from the reheating phase by assuming the parameter wre of state equation during reheating is a constant. The scale of big-bang nucleosynthesis could put an upper limit on ns if wre=2/3 and a low limit on ns if wre=1/6.
Achievements and Challenges of Classical Swine Fever Eradication in Brazil
Authors: de Oliveira Luís Guilherme , Gatto Igor Renan Honorato , Mechler-Dreibi Marina Lopes , Almeida Henrique M. S. , Sonálio Karina , Storino Gabriel Yuri
Published: November 2020

Classical swine fever virus (CSFV) causes one of the most critical diseases in the porcine industry worldwide. In Brazil, the first description of the infection was reported in 1888, and the national recognition of the first free zone (FZ) occurred in 2001. Brazil has been recently recognized (2015–2016) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) with an FZ involving 15 states and the Federal District, corresponding to 95% of the industrial production of pigs in the country, and a non-free zone (NFZ), comprised by the North and Northeast regions of the country, with approximately 18% of the national pig herd and 5% of industrial production. This review aims to describe the history, the control and eradication actions, the recent occurrence of outbreaks in the NFZ, and the results obtained by the surveillance systems’ action in the FZ for CSF in Brazil since its creation. In the passive surveillance system, the notification of the suspect cases of classical swine fever (CSF) is mandatory while in the active surveillance system adopted in the FZ consists of serological monitoring of certified swine breeding farms (CSBFs), intensive pig farming (IPF), non-technified pig herds (NTPig), surveillance in slaughterhouses and monitoring the populations of wild pigs. In this region, the last outbreaks of the disease occurred in 1998, while in the NFZ, 28 outbreaks were detected from 2005 to 2017, with an apparent lethality rate of 93.96% (840/894). However, in 2018 and 2019, 68 new outbreaks were registered with an apparent lethality rate of 75.05% (1095/1459). Therefore, in 2019, the Brazil CSF-Free Strategic Plan was created to eradicate the infection from the country’s NFZ, since outbreaks in this region present a risk of reintroducing the disease FZ. Finally, differences in characteristics between the regions show factors that still need to be considered for the construction of a robust surveillance system in the NFZ and some improvements in the FZ. Thus, the control of CSF throughout the Brazilian territory requires strict sanitary guidelines, promoting animal health and, consequently, the national production chain’s competitiveness.
Serpentovirus (Nidovirus) and Orthoreovirus Coinfection in Captive Veiled Chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) with Respiratory Disease
Authors: Hoon-Hanks Laura , Stöhr Anke , Anderson Amanda , Evans Dawn , Nevarez Javier , Díaz Raúl , Rodgers Case , Cross Shaun , Steiner Halley , Parker Roy , Stenglein Mark
Published: November 2020

Serpentoviruses are an emerging group of nidoviruses known to cause respiratory disease in snakes and have been associated with disease in other non-avian reptile species (lizards and turtles). This study describes multiple episodes of respiratory disease-associated mortalities in a collection of juvenile veiled chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus). Histopathologic lesions included rhinitis and interstitial pneumonia with epithelial proliferation and abundant mucus. Metagenomic sequencing detected coinfection with two novel serpentoviruses and a novel orthoreovirus. Veiled chameleon serpentoviruses are most closely related to serpentoviruses identified in snakes, lizards, and turtles (approximately 40–50% nucleotide and amino acid identity of ORF1b). Veiled chameleon orthoreovirus is most closely related to reptilian orthoreoviruses identified in snakes (approximately 80–90% nucleotide and amino acid identity of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase). A high prevalence of serpentovirus infection (>80%) was found in clinically healthy subadult and adult veiled chameleons, suggesting the potential for chronic subclinical carriers. Juvenile veiled chameleons typically exhibited a more rapid progression compared to subadults and adults, indicating a possible age association with morbidity and mortality. This is the first description of a serpentovirus infection in any chameleon species. A causal relationship between serpentovirus infection and respiratory disease in chameleons is suspected. The significance of orthoreovirus coinfection remains unknown.
Fatal Interstitial Pneumonia Associated with Bovine Coronavirus in Cows from Southern Italy
Authors: Amoroso Maria Grazia , Lucifora Giuseppe , Degli Uberti Barbara , Serra Francesco , De Luca Giovanna , Borriello Giorgia , De Domenico Alessandro , Brandi Sergio , Cuomo Maria Concetta , Bove Francesca , Riccardi Marita Georgia , Galiero Giorgio , Fusco Giovanna
Published: November 2020

An outbreak of winter dysentery, complicated by severe respiratory syndrome, occurred in January 2020 in a high production dairy cow herd located in a hilly area of the Calabria region. Of the 52 animals belonging to the farm, 5 (9.6%) died with severe respiratory distress, death occurring 3–4 days after the appearance of the respiratory signs (caught and gasping breath). Microbiological analysis revealed absence of pathogenic bacteria whilst Real-time PCR identified the presence of RNA from Bovine Coronavirus (BCoV) in several organs: lungs, small intestine (jejunum), mediastinal lymph nodes, liver and placenta. BCoV was therefore hypothesized to play a role in the lethal pulmonary infection. Like the other CoVs, BCoV is able to cause different syndromes. Its role in calf diarrhea and in mild respiratory disease is well known: we report instead the involvement of this virus in a severe and fatal respiratory disorder, with symptoms and disease evolution resembling those of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndromes (SARS).
A Comparative Approach to a Series of Physico-Chemical Quality Indices Used in Assessing Water Quality in the Lower Danube
Authors: Calmuc Madalina , Calmuc Valentina , Arseni Maxim , Topa Catalina , Timofti Mihaela , Georgescu Lucian P. , Iticescu Catalina
Published: November 2020

Water quality indices are suitable tools used for assessing water quality because of their capacity to reduce a large number of water quality indicators into one value which defines the water quality class. In this study, Water Quality Index (WQI), Water Pollution Index (WPI) and Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME-WQI) were applied in order to evaluate the seasonal and spatial variation of the water quality in the Romanian Lower Danube sector. Fourteen physico-chemical parameters, i.e., pH, DO, BOD5, COD, N-NH4+, N-NO3−, N-NO2−, N-total, P-total, SO42−, Cl−, Fe-total, Zn2+ and Cr-total, were monitored along the Danube course (on a distance of about 120 km), during the four seasons between the autumn of 2018 and the summer of 2019 in order to calculate the three indices mentioned above. Indices results showed that the water analysed was ranked into different water quality classes, although the same dataset was used. These differences were due to the contribution of each parameter taken into account in the calculation formula. Thus, the WQI scores were mostly influenced by those parameters whose maximum allowable concentration was low (e.g., heavy metals, N-NO2−), while the WPI and CCME-WQI scores were influenced by those parameters which exceeded the maximum allowable concentration (BOD5, DO, COD, N-NO3−, N-NO2−). Based on the WQI results, the water was ranked into quality classes II and III. WPI and CCME-WQI assessed water only in quality class II, with one exception in the case of CCME-WQI when water was ranked into quality class III. The temporal assessment identified the seasons in which the water quality was lower, namely summer and autumn. The variation of the indices values between the sampling stations demonstrates the existence of pollution sources in the study area. Moreover, the indices results illustrated the contribution of the main tributaries (Rivers Siret and Prut) to the Danube River water quality. The appropriate applicability of the three indices was also discussed in this study.
Dissolved Organic Matter Quality and Biofilm Composition Affect Microbial Organic Matter Uptake in Stream Flumes
Authors: Weigelhofer Gabriele , Jirón Tania Sosa , Yeh Tz-Ching , Steniczka Gertraud , Pucher Matthias
Published: November 2020

Agriculture delivers significant amounts of dissolved organic matter (DOM) to streams, thereby changing the composition and biodegradability of the aquatic DOM. This study focuses on the interactive effects of DOM quality and biofilm composition on the degradation of DOM in a laboratory flume experiment. Half of the flumes were exposed to light to stimulate algal growth, the other half was shaded. Leachates of deciduous leaves, maize leaves, and cow dung were added to the flumes in a single pulse and changes of DOC (dissolved organic carbon) and nutrient concentrations, DOM composition (absorbance and fluorescence data), chlorophyll-a concentrations, bacterial abundances, and enzymatic activities were recorded over a week. DOM was taken up with rates of 50, 109, and 136 µg DOC L−1 h−1 for dung, leaf, and maize leachates, respectively, in the light flumes and 37, 80, and 170 µg DOC L−1 h−1 in the dark flumes. DOC uptake correlated strongly with initial SRP (soluble reactive phosphorus) and DOC concentrations, but barely with DOM components and indices. Algae mostly stimulated the microbial DOC uptake, but the effects differed among differently aged biofilms. We developed a conceptual model of intrinsic (DOM quality) and external (environmental) controlling factors on DOM degradation, with the microbial community acting as biotic filter.
Institutions and Economics of Water Scarcity and Droughts
Authors: Berbel Julio , Montilla-López Nazaret M. , Giannoccaro Giacomo
Published: November 2020

Integrated water resources management seeks an efficient blend of all water resources (e [...]
Modification of a Nile Red Staining Method for Microplastics Analysis: A Nile Red Plate Method
Authors: Kang Heejun , Park Saerom , Lee Bokjin , Ahn Jaehwan , Kim Seogku
Published: November 2020

Recently, environmental pollution from microplastics (MPs) has become a significant reason for increasing the number of studies to develop analysis methods. The Nile red staining method (NR-S), which is staining polymer particles with Nile red (NR) dye, has been widely used for the analysis of MPs in environmental samples. However, this method has several limitations, as it is difficult to stain MPs covered with organic matter residues. In this study, we modified the NR-S method into an NR plate method (NR-P), where the plate is coated with NR instead of staining MPs directly. The optimum concentration of NR solution was obtained (1000 mg/L), and the effectiveness of the NR-P method for the analysis of MPs was assessed using different types (polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polystyrene), sizes (100–1000 µm), and shapes (sphere, fiber, film, and flake) of plastic materials. The NR-P method demonstrated improved resolution in the overall types, shapes, and sizes of MPs and was better than the control (without NR plate method) and NR-S method. In particular, the NR-P method can effectively observe MPs covered with organic matter, which was a major limitation of the NR-S method. Finally, MPs in sewage field samples were analyzed by the NR-P method with an accuracy of 78% confirmed by FT-IR. We demonstrated that this method is a convenient and efficient alternative for identifying MPs, even for field samples.
An Assessment of Low-Cost Tractor Motorization with Main Farming Implements
Authors: Zahidi Yassine , El Moufid Mohamed , Benhadou Siham , Medromi Hicham
Published: November 2020

The objective of the present work is to evaluate the performance of a low-cost tractor equipped with a parallel hybrid engine, which was simulated using AMESim software. The tractor was evaluated with three different farming implements attached to the tractor, and each implement requires a different type of power. The first simulation was executed without any implements attached. The tractor was able to run for 170 s with the electric motor only, which resulted in fuel savings during this period. The first implement, a moldboard plow, was attached for the second round of evaluation, and the electric motor ran by itself for 150 s, which also led to fuel savings during operation. During the third simulation, the tractor was attached to a Bette Harvest, which has a very high-power demand. The obtained results show that both engines were engaged to provide the required energy. During the final round of evaluation, simulations were run for a straw tub grinder. In this simulation, the electric motor ran alone until the battery was fully discharged. Thereafter, the combustion engine was activated in order to facilitate operations and to charge the battery. The results show that the parallel hybrid architecture employed for the low-cost tractor significantly decreased the CO2 emissions and minimized the consumption of fuel.
An Institutional Pressure and Adaptive Capacity Framework for Green Bonds: Insights from India’s Emerging Green Bond Market
Authors: Saravade Vasundhara , Weber Olaf
Published: November 2020

Although climate finance tools like green bonds have been gaining popularity in academia, the research has been limited to examining the financial viability and performance of this market. We explore a different research avenue related to institutional dynamics that are driving this market at the country level and shaping its adaptive capacity to climate change. Our paper introduces a new conceptual framework by linking institutional isomorphism with adaptive capacity dimensions in the green bond market. Using a mixed methods exploratory approach, we apply our institutional pressure-adaptive capacity framework to India’s green bond market. Our results show that different social actors, ranging from formal institutions like regulators and investors to informal ones like advocacy groups, can play a key role in shaping the legitimacy of this market. By highlighting ‘invisible’ social norms such as awareness about climate finance, changing regulatory priorities and the institutional strength of social actors, we contribute to the literature on this topic. We also introduce the concept of a high priority social actor and conclude that varying degrees of institutional pressure from such actors will ultimately decide the growth and legitimacy of this integral climate finance market at the country level as well as influence its adaptive capacity response to climate change.
Colombia cuatro años después de los acuerdos de paz: un análisis prospectivo
Authors: Grasa Rafael
Published: November 2020

El presente documento analiza prospectivamente el impacto y las perspectivas de transformación social y política de Colombia, en clave de construcción de paz (baja probabilidad de que la conflictividad social, ine- vitable, devenga violencia directa). Para ello, examina el estado de la implementación del Acuerdo final de Paz entre el Gobierno de Colombia y las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) tras cuatro años de su firma (La Habana, 24 de agosto de 2016; Teatro Colón, 24 de noviembre de 2016). El objetivo es presentar un balance de hasta qué punto se ha avanzado en la solución del principal problema de Colombia, incluso por encima de la desigualdad y la inequidad: la reproducción intergenera- cional de la violencia directa política desde principios del siglo XX. El documento se estructura en una in- troducción y cinco apartados. La introducción plantea el contexto, antecedentes y objetivos. El primer apartado sintetiza, en clave comparada y académica, las negociaciones, el acuerdo y el proceso de refren- dación. El segundo ofrece una visión de conjunto, en perspectiva comparada, con otros acuerdos de paz sobre conflictos armados internos, y analiza la implementación diferenciando los dos períodos de aplicación que corresponden a la Administración Santos y a la Administración Duque. El tercero se focaliza, mediante algunas catas, en el grado de incidencia de la implementación en el proceso, más largo, de construcción de paz, prestando atención a la persistencia de otras fuentes de violencia directa y otros conflictos armados, así como al papel crucial del atractivo de las economías ilegales de la droga, la minería ilegal y delincuencial, y el contrabando. El cuarto se fija en la agenda presente y su impacto a corto y medio plazo en la implemen- tación, tomando en cuenta la movilización social, la polarización, y, sobre todo, la pandemia. Finalmente, el quinto apartado ofrece tres recomendaciones de amplio aliento e impacto a corto, medio y largo plazo para todos los actores.
Comportamientos prosociales para mejorar la convivencia escolar en las instituciones educativas de Colombia
Authors: Murillo Serna Nidya Yohana
Published: November 2020

El artículo presenta un abordaje teórico y conceptual sobre como el comportamiento prosocial ayuda a la efectiva convivencia escolar mediante la utilización por parte de los estudiantes en sus relaciones, en el ámbito educativo, el contexto social, usando herramientas como la empatía, la solidaridad y el respeto por las diferencias. Para el abordaje se utilizó un nivel monográfico dirigido a la revisión de las fuentes para recopilar las ideas de los planteamientos conceptuales de diversos autores; luego se desarrolló un nivel hermenéutico en el cual se interpretaron los planteamientos de los autores a partir de la sustentación, vigencia y alcance; de esta manera se planteó la problemática de la convivencia y las conductas prosociales presentes en los ámbitos de la educación colombiana. Así mismo, se plantea una reflexión final sobre la importancia de la educación en la prosecución de conductas prosociales no solo para el ámbito escolar sino también para ejercitarlas en los diferentes ámbitos sociales.
Historia del ecuavoley: evolución cultural
Authors: Galeano-Terán Alex
Published: November 2020

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad mostrar la historia del deporte tradicional ecuatoriano “ecuavoley” su impacto social y cultural, tomando en cuenta la importancia que tiene actualmente esta actividad deportiva dentro y fuera de Ecuador. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo conocer el origen y época en la que se comenzó a usar el término “ecuavoley”, así como también las provincias en las que se inició su práctica. La investigación utilizó como técnica el análisis de información cualitativa, fundamentada a partir de cuatro fases científicas, preparatoria, de campo, análisis histórico documental e informativa. Utilizando como herramienta la interpretación empírica, y como técnicas la observación y análisis de documentos, videos y fotos, además de entrevistas a profundidad no estructuradas, con preguntas abiertas, aplicando finalmente la observación directa intensiva y extensiva. Obteniendo como resultado que el ecuavoley se origina en las provincias ecuatorianas de Imbabura y Loja a inicios del siglo XIX, comenzando a llamarlo ecuavoley a partir de 1930.
Perbandingan antara Arts & Crafts Movement dan Democratic Design dalam Menghadapi Laju Perubahan Revolusi Industri.
Authors: Rahadi Panji Firman
Published: November 2020

Revolusi industri yang terjadi di Eropa hingga abad ke-20 dianggap sebagai pencapaian manusia yang merubah peradaban dunia. Laju perubahan yang dibawa oleh Revolusi Industri mulai dari gelombang pertama (1.0) hingga ke empat (4.0) memunculkan beragam respon dari berbagai sektor, termasuk dari dunia seni dan desain. Arts & Crafts Movement  dan Democratic Design adalah contoh bentuk-bentuk respon tersebut.  Hubungan antara Arts and Crafts Movement dan Democratic Design dalam sejarah sangatlah jauh, rentang masa diantara keduanya - kurang lebih dua abad. Keduanya merupakan gerakan yang dilandasi pada suatu pemikiran baru dan merupakan gerakan perubahan yang mempengaruhi perubahan di masa depan. Kajian ini dilakukan untuk menemukan kesamaan-kesamaan dari kedua gerakan tersebut, untuk melihat pemikiran-pemikiran pada kedua gerakan tersebut dan dampaknya pada perkembangan desain di Dunia hingga abad ini. Kajian dilakukan berdasarkan studi literatur.
Reflexões sociais a partir dos gêneros rap e poesia marginal: uma experiência no estágio de língua portuguesa
Authors: Castro Joaquim , Queiroz Ludmila
Published: November 2020

O presente relato objetiva apresentar os dados coletados durante a prática de estágio em uma escola da rede pública municipal do estado de Minas Gerais, bem como discutir os pontos analisados durante nossa intervenção, como docentes, em uma turma de 9º ano do ensino fundamental. Trata-se de um trabalho que pode servir de sugestão para outras aulas de Língua Portuguesa.
O papel mediador da satisfação com a vida na relação entre adição ao trabalho e o conflito trabalho-família
Authors: Zardo Edemar , Carlotto Mary Sandra Carlotto
Published: November 2020

O estudo objetivou avaliar se a satisfação com a vida (SV) desempenha papel mediador na relação entre a Adição ao Trabalho (AT) e o conflito trabalho-família (CTF) em uma amostra de 490 profissionais autônomos (PA) brasileiros. Como instrumentos de pesquisa, foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico e laboral, a Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS), a Escala de Satisfação com a Vida (ESV) e a Escala de Interação Trabalho-Família – Survey Work-Home Interaction Nijmegen (SWING). Os resultados confirmam a hipótese de que a SV funciona como mediadora entre as dimensões da AT e o CTF.
Avaliação da motivação para a escrita
Authors: Ramos Ludovina , Festas Isabel , Tomás da Silva José , Paula Paixão Maria
Published: November 2020

Muitos estudos sugerem a existência de uma relação recíproca entre escrita e motivação. O principal objetivo do presente estudo foi o de validar um questionário que permita avaliar a autoeficácia, os objetivos, as crenças e as atitudes em relação à escrita. Foi conduzida uma análise fatorial através de uma análise de componentes principais. Para a autoeficácia, foram encontrados fatores para as tarefas e para as estratégias. Para os objetivos, um fator de mestria e outro de desempenho ou resultado. Para as crenças, um fator relacionado com o conteúdo e outro com as convenções. Para as atitudes, um único fator. O presente questionário revela-se fundamental para a investigação a se desenvolver futuramente sobre as relações entre a escrita e a motivação.
Aspectos teóricos e implicações práticas da conformidade de memória: uma revisão
Authors: Santos Sousa Weslley , Philippe de Faria Santos Matheus , Jaeger Antônio
Published: November 2020

A conformidade de memória consiste em alterações dos relatos de memória de um indivíduo provocadas por relatos de memória de outro(s) indivíduo(s). Considerando a importância deste fenômeno no âmbito forense, especialmente na entrevista de testemunhas oculares, o objetivo do presente estudo é compreender melhor o fenômeno da conformidade de memória, e discutir suas implicações nas práticas de inquérito policial. Para isto, realizamos uma revisão narrativa de estudos de laboratório sobre conformidade de memória e de estudos sobre práticas de inquérito. A literatura indica que embora a investigação científica da conformidade de memória tenha apresentado grande avanço nas últimas duas décadas, a incorporação destes achados na prática forense brasileira ainda é lenta. No Brasil, a adoção de práticas de entrevista de testemunhas baseadas em evidência ainda depende de infraestrutura adequada, além de alterações legislativas e em procedimentos administrativos, policiais e jurídicos.
O papel da emoção na percepção de tempo
Authors: Bernardino Leonardo Gomes , Santos de Oliveira Felipe , De Moraes Júnior Rui
Published: November 2020

O objetivo desta revisão sistemática foi avaliar estudos empíricos publicados entre 2015 e 2019, que investigaram os efeitos da emoção sobre a percepção de tempo. Foram utilizados os descritores time perception e emotion nas bases de dados PubMed, BVS, PsycINFO e Science Direct. A análise de 31 artigos revelou a prevalência: (1) da tarefa de bissecção temporal, (2) da utilização de cenas visuais com emoções negativas, (3) da atenção e do nível de alerta presentes no Modelo Oscilador-Acumulador (MOA) para explicar os dados. A revisão revelou também a proposição de novos modelos teóricos, que necessitam ser investigados em pesquisas futuras.
Percepção auditiva categórica como estratégia de investigação das dificuldades de percepção de fala
Authors: G. Feitosa M. Angela , Regueira Dias Prestes Marta , Maia Santana Maiara , Bastos Sena Vanessa Cristina
Published: November 2020

Este artigo apresenta um estudo metodológico de um procedimento experimental com duas tarefas de processamento categórico auditivo para fala. Na tarefa de identificação, o participante ouve sons que variam em duração de VOT e é solicitado a identificar a que palavra correspondem. Na tarefa de discriminação, o participante deve indicar se dois estímulos de VOT adjacentes são iguais ou diferentes. As estratégias de análises de dados para caracterizar o grau de categorização são apresentadas e são discutidas possibilidades de uso do procedimento em estudos.
A relação do fading affect bias com o humor e a memória episódica
Authors: Baumgratz Delgado Yacoub Isadora , Justi Francis Ricardo dos Reis
Published: November 2020

O fading affect bias (FAB) atua na memória autobiográfica humana, favorecendo a manutenção das emoções positivas em detrimento das negativas. Este trabalho questionou se esse mecanismo poderia ser influenciado pela depressão e se seria encontrado na memória episódica. Cinquenta e cinco voluntários registraram eventos autobiográficos positivos e negativos durante uma semana. Eles preencheram o Inventário de Depressão de Beck e realizaram um teste de memória com palavras de conotação positiva, negativa e neutra. Os resultados sugeriram que o humor deprimido pode interferir no funcionamento do FAB e prejudicar a manutenção das emoções positivas na memória. Os efeitos na memória episódica foram menos conclusivos.
Sistema universidade aberta do Brasil nas instituições federais de ensino superior: organizações sociais endógenas?
Authors: Goulart Deise Mazzarella , Silva Sueli Maria Goulart , Ferreira Marcello
Published: November 2020

Esse artigo discute a suposta incorporação de características das Organizações Sociais pelas Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior a partir da adesão ao Sistema Universidade Aberta do Brasil (UAB). A investigação teve por referência a Teoria da Contingência Estrutural e as características do Estado Gerencial. Como estratégia de pesquisa, foi utilizado o estudo do caso de adesão ao Sistema UAB pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Os dados foram coletados em documentos e entrevistas, e processados sob a perspectiva da análise interpretativa. Nesta pesquisa, constatou-se que o MEC adotou o contrato como estratégia para expansão de vagas na modalidade EaD, configurando um ambiente de dependência de recursos para o ensino a distância. Com efeito, a UFRGS foi forçada a adotar a estratégia de captação de recursos, empreendida pela ação de adesão ao Sistema UAB, que resultou na ampliação significativa do seu número de vagas no ensino de graduação e de especializações lato sensu. Essa expansão organizacional foi viabilizada pela intensificação do trabalho dos seus servidores e pelas contratações temporárias de vínculo precário. O contrato fez emergir na UFRGS características das Organizações Sociais, conforme idealizava a proposta gerencial de reforma do aparelho do Estado.
Avaliação da aprendizagem na educação infantil
Authors: Ribeiro Bruna
Published: November 2020

O presente artigo visa a socializar parte dos resultados advindos de um estudo de caso de caráter exploratório que teve por objetivo investigar as variáveis intervenientes no processo de avaliação da aprendizagem das crianças em um município brasileiro, com vistas a produzir insumos que contribuam para fomentar o debate na área da educação infantil. Os dados provenientes do estudo evidenciam nuances e apontam interfaces importantes a serem levadas em consideração, como currículo-avaliação e avaliação educação infantil-ensino fundamental, bem como problematiza políticas de responsabilização dos profissionais, apontando como perspectivas as políticas de participação. O estudo conclui evidenciando alguns desafios a serem superados e propõe caminhos a serem explorados com vistas à construção e consolidação de uma avaliação da aprendizagem na educação infantil alinhada às finalidades dessa etapa.
A restituição como processo central na avaliação de contexto
Authors: Moro Catarina
Published: November 2020

A intenção do presente artigo é discutir os desafios e potencialidades da “restituição” a partir da abordagem avaliativa de contexto. Nesta abordagem avaliativa, restituir implica uma função específica do formador, que também atua como avaliador externo e constitui-se uma etapa do processo. Entende-se a restituição numa lógica negocial, participativa, formativa; na antinomia à lógica excludente e classificatória, muitas vezes associada à escola e à avaliação, potencializando a participação democrática, a emancipação e o fortalecimento da profissionalidade docente.
Avaliações em larga escala de língua portuguesa
Authors: Barbosa Begma Tavares , Micarello Hilda Linhares , Ferreira Rosângela Veiga
Published: November 2020

Este artigo discute o tema da complexidade dos textos que dão suporte a itens de avaliações em larga escala de Língua Portuguesa, com base em resultados de uma pesquisa no âmbito da qual foram analisados 763 textos utilizados em itens de avaliações em larga escala de Língua Portuguesa. A metodologia da pesquisa consistiu em análise dos itens sustentada pelas teorias da cognição, da linguística textual, e nos parâmetros estatísticos dos itens com base na Teoria da Resposta ao Item, modelo de três parâmetros. Com base na pesquisa realizada, foram definidos quatro níveis de complexidade dos textos. Os resultados apontam a relevância de critérios claros para definir a complexidade dos textos na elaboração de novos itens e para uma descrição mais precisa de padrões de desempenho com base na proficiência em leitura demonstrada pelos estudantes avaliados.
O Império do Ocidente
Authors: Lamothe Vargas Fabricio
Published: November 2020

Este artigo possui como principal objetivo analisar e contextualizar a obra do diplomata português D. Luís da Cunha, “Instruções Políticas a Marco Antônio de Azevedo”. Para que assim seja possível, teremos de primeiramente observar e compreender os cenários políticos de Portugal e da Europa no final do século XVII e em inícios do século XVIII. Em segundo lugar, nos vale ter em mente que os escritos de indivíduo como D. Luís da Cunha nos ofereceriam um nítido panorama da difícil situação de Portugal frente aos problemas enfrentados naquele tempo, assim como demonstram tentativas de encaminhar propostas para que se superasse tais entraves. Em terceiro e último lugar, nos vale ressaltar e analisar uma das principais e mais curiosas soluções inferidas pelo diplomata em seus escritos: a mudança da corte para a cidade do Rio de Janeiro e a tomada do título de imperador do Ocidente pelo rei D. João V.
Uma Encruzilhada no Atlântico
Authors: Meira Menino Gustavo , De Cambraia Martins Diego
Published: November 2020

O artigo propõe uma discussão sobre circulação de pessoas e mercadorias por meio das rotas mercantis que convergiam para a Ilha da Madeira, demonstrando a inserção desse espaço geográfico em relações diretas e indiretas com outras partes do mundo, na primeira metade do século XVIII. Este recorte temporal foi escolhido por ser o momento de afirmação do vinho madeirense no mercado global. Corroboramos nossa hipótese a partir de um estudo de caso, analisando a trajetória de um dos mais atuantes capitães de embarcação do período analisado: o capitão João de Abreu. Além de aspectos geográficos como as correntes marítimas e os regimes de vento, o vinho que era um produto com bastante demanda nos mercados do período, e as estratégias e rotas empregadas pelos capitães que comerciavam o produto no período nos auxiliaram a analisar a Madeira em uma perspectiva global.