bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pedagogical Evaluation of E-Learning Websites with Cognitive Objectives
Authors: Kyriakaki Georgia , Matsatsinis Nikolaos
Published: December 2013

E-learning has known a large expansion in the past decades due to the advent of the Internet as a major communication medium and the WWW as a technology that provides enormous capabilities for information exchange anytime, anywhere, anyhow. Few studies exist on the evaluation of e-learning Websites in terms of their pedagogical quality that is on their success in helping learners learn through specific pedagogical principles. Pedagogical evaluation, however, is very important in e-learning as it can improve the quality of the system greatly and help the decision maker choose the most appropriate among different systems or designs. This chapter proposes a multi-criteria evaluation model for e-learning Websites based on well-known pedagogical principles, namely Bloom’s taxonomy of six cognitive objectives, Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation.
Intellectual Property Systems in Software
Authors: Rejas-Muslera Ricardo , Davara Elena , Abran Alain , Buglione Luigi
Published: December 2013

Support for research and development in information technology is considered today as critical by most governments in the industrially advanced countries. Traditionally the way of stimulating research has been to ensure to the investor the appropriability of the returns generated. Such appropriability is typically implemented by means of the Intellectual Property Rigths. Nevertheless the protection of such rights is heterogeneous worldwide. Today two different legal systems for the protection of software coexist: the system of patents and the system of author's copyrights. This paper explains these two main systems of ‘intellectual property’ to provide legal protection to a software, including the licenses to transfer rights on software. The end of the paper presents the most recent trends of the EU government to replace the current European software protection system, including a discussion onf the software patents and the legal initiatives on the subject. In addition, legal issues linked with new ways in software comercialization are presented.
Online Interaction with Millenials
Authors: Komaromi Kurt , Unsal Fahri , Erickson G. Scott
Published: December 2013

Trust in exchanges is an important concept in business and has become of topic of some interest in e-commerce. Substantial work has been done on how institutional mechanisms, technology, word-of-mouth, and numerous other variables affect trust in a website and potential customers’ willingness to conduct business there. This study continues that line of research by considering how the millennial generation perceives the trustworthiness of three types of online sites: a retailer, an auction site, and a social networking site. Little work has been done on whether social network sites have more or less trust than other types of websites and what aspects of trust are affected. Given the broad trend toward utilizing these social network sites for commercial purposes, it makes sense to assess how targeted users view and interact with them. This study presents preliminary data on all of these issues, suggesting that there do appear to be differences between social network sites and more traditional online vendors.
Towards a New Learning
Authors: de Freitas Sara
Published: December 2013

This position paper introduces the idea of a 'new learning' which brings together elements of play and game-based learning approaches into education. The paper argues for a better understanding of the division between structured and unstructured play time in how one designs and delivers learning at all levels from primary to tertiary. Play and game-based approaches are not just for having a rest but according to new research have a critical component in how people learn, as they give the player a chance to reflect upon and reorganize their learning experiences. The position paper puts forward an idea of future learning and provides an example from the Quest to Learn Schools in New York and Chicago as possible models for how future learning may look. The paper concludes that new learning expects a more rigorous and pervasive focus upon the learner, rehearsal, reflection and feedback, highlighting the role of play and game-bases approaches as being central.
Document-Based Databases for Medical Information Systems and Crisis Management
Authors: Schmitt Oliver , Majchrzak Tim A.
Published: December 2013

Both for healthcare and crisis management, the usage of Information Systems (IS) has become routine. In fact, they are unthinkable without sophisticated IT support. Virtually all IS rely on data storage. Despite the document-oriented nature of medical datasets, relational databases (RDBMS) prevail. The authors evaluate a document-based database to assess its feasibility for the domain of healthcare and crisis support. To foster the understanding of this technology, the authors present the background of form-originated data storage, introduce document-based databases, and describe a use case relying on document-based databases. Based on their findings, the authors generalize the results with a focus on crisis management. The authors investigated good indications that document-based databases such as CouchDB are well-suited for IS in medical contexts. They might be a feasible option for the future development of systems in various fields of healthcare, crisis response, and medical research.
Evaluating the Persuasive and Memory Effects of Viral Advertising
Authors: Shirkhodaee Maysam , Rezaee Saeed
Published: December 2013

Despite the increasing popularity of viral advertising, its effectiveness for high involvement products is under question. Moreover, its effect on brand recall and recognition has not been evaluated yet. To fill the gap, a 2 advertising type (viral vs normal) by 2 product category (high involvement vs low involvement) factorial design was conducted. Results indicate that viral ads significantly enhance attitudes, purchase intention and forwarding intention for both low and high involvement products. After one week delay, recall and recognition were measured. Results revealed that viral ads significantly lead to better aided brand recall, unaided brand recall and brand recognition than non-viral ads. While the influence of viral ad on brand recall and recognition for high involvement products is stronger than low involvement products, its influence on attitudes and purchase behavior for high involvement products is weaker than low involvement products.
Trends in the Use of Social Media as a Tool of Marketing Communications in FMCG Sector in India
Authors: Banerjee Baisakhi , Ashwini Kumar BJ
Published: December 2013

The advent of Social Media has changed the way FMCG companies conduct their business. With nearly 45 million users in India and growing rapidly, social media’s popularity is making organizations to participate in social media to communicate with their customers and also encourage sales. By some estimates, social networking now accounts for 40 percent of all time spent online in India. Nearly one in 10 Internet visits ends up at a social network; nearly one in four page views is on a social networking site, thus making social networking a lucrative option for brand managers to communicate their brand and to create a brand identity. The Indian FMCG Sector has recently started adopting social media as a tool of marketing communications along with traditional media. This paper, based on desk reviews, highlights that Indian FMCG businesses are using Social Media for brand re-positioning and developing a brand image while focusing on developing relationships with consumers rather than on merely providing information.
Analyzing Economic Performance Using DEA and the Bootstrap Approach
Authors: Nondo Chali
Published: December 2013

The objective of this study is twofold. First, the author uses the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to determine the technical efficiency of 42 African countries for the period 1992 to 2007. Second, the author evaluates the determinants of the technical efficiency index using the bootstrapped bias-corrected efficiency scores. The DEA analysis indicates that lower income economies in Africa have very low levels of efficiency and have low levels of energy use. On the other hand, upper-middle African income economies appear to be more efficient in using their resources than all other income groups. Bootstrap and truncated regression results show that improvements in governance, promotion of FDI, and information communication technologies are major drivers of technical efficiency. Therefore, a major focus of policies must be directed towards improving governance and increasing capital investment, including the adoption and deployment of modern technologies.
Recent Evidence on the Changing Mix of Providers of Healthcare in England
Authors: Matchaya Greenwell , Allen Pauline , Turner Simon , Bartlett Will , Perotin Virginie , Zamora Bernarda
Published: December 2013

English health policy has promoted the diversity of providers of health care to NHS patients in recent years. Little research has been done to map the extent of actual and possible supply. Using data from four local health economies England the authors found that there was a low supply of such organisations, but that it is growing. Despite the greater emphasis placed by policy makers and researchers on non-profits, there were substantially more for-profits. This suggests they should be subject to further scrutiny, as the pressure to increase diversity of supply increases under the Coalition government.
Mechanisms of Innovation Improvement in the Primary Healthcare Centers
Authors: Aslani Alireza , Naaranoja Marja
Published: December 2013

Trends such as aging populations, excess costs, rising public expectations, and progress in medical science and technologies point out necessity of adoption and development of innovation in the healthcare systems particularly in developed countries. The main objective of this article is to review diffusion of innovation improvement in the healthcare sector. Different types of innovation, diffusion characters, and adoption mechanisms are the subjects that are discussed as the key items in a selected case study, Finland.
Cultural Determinants of Socially Desirable Distortion in Computer Based Data Collection
Authors: Furner Christopher P. , Goh Samuel H.
Published: December 2013

Internet-based surveys have emerged as a popular data collection method for researchers, enabling the collection of responses from participants at multiple sites, including in other countries. Oftentimes, pooled data is analyzed without regard to understanding the potential downsides. Given that the results from any survey hinge on the validity of the responses collected, it is important to examine what influence the data collection method and cultural differences might have. In this study, the authors investigate the effects that espoused national culture and data collection method have on confidentiality concerns and socially desirable reporting. Results indicate that data collection mode and espoused power distance influence confidentiality concerns, while data collection mode and collectivism influence socially desirable distortion.
Nonlinear Analysis of a Coaxial Microhelicopter with a Bell Stabilizer Bar
Authors: Graf Basile , Müllhaupt Philippe
Published: December 2013

Nonlinear modeling of coaxial microhelicopters is studied. All equations are derived using a Lagrangian approach and simplified aerodynamics assumptions so that all parameters have a physical meaning; there is no “black box.” The model is constructed with a view toward control
design and real-time simulation. The state-space size is kept minimal, and the numerical conditioning of the resulting differential equations is critical. A set of coordinate transformations is proposed that allows averaging and reducing the number of system equations, effectively suppressing
stiffness and tremendously accelerating numerical integration.
Segnalazioni faunistiche italiane
Authors: V.V. A.A.
Published: December 2013

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Metastatic Meningioma Presenting as Cancer of Unknown Primary
Authors: Gupta Vinay , Gonsalves Wilson I. , Robinson Steven I.
Published: December 2013

We describe a case of anaplastic meningioma presenting in an extracranial osseous location, initially diagnosed as cancer of unknown primary. Although anaplastic meningioma comprise 3% of all meningiomas, this subtype is more likely to be associated with metastases. The increased degree of dedifferentiation in anaplastic meningioma makes diagnosis difficult, especially if characteristic imaging findings of meningioma are not identified. Adequate tissue for diagnostic purposes and appropriate imaging studies may help in establishing a definitive diagnosis.
An isotope dilution method for high‐frequency measurements of dissolved inorganic carbon concentration in the surface ocean
Authors: Huang Kuan , Cassar Nicolas , Wanninkhof Rik , Bender Michael
Published: December 2013

An autonomous system using isotope dilution as its core method has been developed to obtain high‐frequency measurements of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) concentrations in the surface ocean. This system accurately mixes a seawater sample and a 13C‐labeled sodium bicarbonate solution (spike). The mixed solution is then acidified and sent through a gas permeable membrane contactor. CO2 derived from DIC in the mixture is extracted by a CO2‐free gas stream, and is sent to a cavity ring‐down spectrometer to analyze its 13C/12C ratio. [DIC] of the seawater can then be derived from the measured 13C/12C, the known mixing ratio and the [DI13C] of the spike. The method has been tested under a wide [DIC] range (1800–2300 µmol/kg) in the laboratory. It has also been deployed on a cruise that surveyed ocean waters to the south of Florida. At a sampling resolution of 4 min (15 samples per hour), the relative standard deviation of DIC determined from the laboratory tests and the field deployment is ± 0.07% and ± 0.09%, respectively. The accuracy of the method is better than 0.1% except where [DIC] varies faster than 5 µmol/kg per minute. Based on the laboratory and field evaluations, we conclude that this method can provide accurate underway [DIC] measurements at high resolution in most oceanic regions.
Shipboard measurements of sediment stability using a small annular flume—Core Mini Flume (CMF)
Authors: Thompson C.E.L. , Couceiro F. , Fones G.R. , Amos C.L.
Published: December 2013

Estimates of bed stability in coastal environments are essential to physical, biological, and chemical investigations of cohesive sediments. The Core Mini Flume (CMF), a 200 mm diameter annular flume has been designed to undertake sediment stability experiments on collected intact sediment box cores. Bed properties were assessed for replicate box cores at 3 contrasting sites in UK coastal waters (Tyne [in 2011 and 2012], Plymouth and Celtic Deep), each covering a maximum area of 80 m2. No significant horizontal spatial variations were found for grain size, bulk density, porosity, or oxygen penetration at the sites. Resuspension experiments performed on replicate cores yielded highly replicable results for each site, giving average erosion thresholds of 0.33 ± 0.02 (Tyne 2011), 0.215 ± 0.03 (Tyne 2012), 0.23 ± 0.01 (Plymouth), and 0.09 ± 0.006 (Celtic Deep) Pa and erosion depths of 10.7 ± 1.7, 6.63 ± 1.10, 3.65 ± 0.95, and 4.6 ± 0.5 mm. Using an already established methodology, the CMF allowed detailed replicate experiments to be performed on‐board ship rapidly after sediment collection, while minimizing the time spent at each station. The use of intact box cores minimized the disturbance to the bed often associated with recovering material to a laboratory or remoulding a bed. We have demonstrated that the convenience of laboratory‐based methodologies can be combined with the benefit of prompt investigations on undisturbed beds complete with overlying in situ water to produce robust measurements of sediment stability.
The ion-acoustic instability in the pre-flare plasma near the loop footpoints at solar active regions
Authors: Kryshtal A. , Gerasimenko S. , Voitsekhovska A. , Fedun V.
Published: December 2013

Abstract. The necessary physical conditions for development of the ion-acoustic instability in the chromospheric part of a flaring loop current circuit are investigated. Two possible scenarios have been studied. First, we consider that pre-flare loop plasma with the large-scale sub-Dreicer electric field has a classical Coulomb conductivity and, second, when anomalous resistance appears due to saturation of Bernstein turbulence. The Fontenla-Avrett-Loeser (FAL) model of the solar atmosphere was used to describe the pre-flare plasma. We have shown that investigated instability can grow and develop either in the presence of the Coulomb conductivity or saturated Bernstein turbulence. We demonstrate that in the case of small-scale instability, the threshold value for the degree of nonisothermality is high and, therefore, cannot be reached by inclusion of the ordinary Joule heating. The ion-acoustic instability can develop at the pre-flare loop footpoints provided the electrons are more than 10 times hotter than the ions there.
A spatial and temporal analysis of different periglacial materials by using geoelectrical, seismic and borehole temperature data at Murtèl–Corvatsch, Upper Engadin, Swiss Alps
Authors: Schneider S. , Daengeli S. , Hauck C. , Hoelzle M.
Published: December 2013

Abstract. Different geophysical investigations, such as electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and refraction seismic tomography (RST), allow for an improved characterization of subsurface conditions in mountain permafrost areas. The knowledge of the permafrost internal composition constitutes a major prerequisite for climate-related modelling studies, for detailed hazard or local infrastructure assessments. To detect the small-scale variations of permafrost characteristics and its varying sensitivity to climate influencing factors, two ERT and RST monitoring profiles were installed in 2009 at two different sites called Chastelets and Murtèl forefield located in the Murtèl–Corvatsch area, Upper Engadin, eastern Swiss Alps. The geophysical profiles extend over four existing boreholes and are characterized by strong small-scale variations of surface as well as subsurface structures such as bedrock, fine material or coarse debris. Here we present ERT measurements carried out in a bimonthly interval during the years of 2009 to 2012 and RST measurements which were performed once a year, normally in August, during the same period. Based on these data sets the so-called four-phase model, based on petrophysical relationships, was applied to determine the volumetric fractions of ice, water and air within the heterogeneous ground, resulting in a relatively precise description of the subsurface material around the existing boreholes. The observations revealed a permafrost occurrence at the Chastelets rock glacier with an estimated ice-saturated layer of at least 10 m thickness and the detection of a thawed layer with increased water content in the lower frontal part of the rock glacier within an area of fine material. In the area of the Murtèl forefield the analysis revealed strongly weathered bedrock, which is in the upper part covered by a pronounced layer of coarse debris establishing a thermal regime which is able to sustain permafrost beneath. In addition, the high temporal ERT measurements revealed a seasonal formation of ice during wintertime within the coarse- as well as the fine-grained active layer zones. It can be concluded that the combination of existing borehole temperature measurements, the ERT/RST measurements and the application of the four-phase model resulted in an in-depth view of the investigated area, which is a major prerequisite for future modelling studies allowing for a better treatment of the present small-scale spatial ground variabilities.
Temporal and spatial analyses on seismo-electric anomalies associated with the 27 February 2010 M = 8.8 Chile earthquake observed by DEMETER satellite
Authors: Ho Y.-Y. , Liu J.-Y. , Parrot M. , Pinçon J.-L.
Published: December 2013

Abstract. This paper studies seismo-electromagnetic anomalies observed by the French satellite DEMETER (Detection of Electro-Magnetic Emissions Transmitted from Earthquake Regions) during the 27 February 2010 M = 8.8 Chile earthquake. The nighttime electron density (Ne), electron temperature (Te), ion density (Ni), ion temperature (Ti) and whistler counts (Cw) are investigated. A statistical analysis of the box-and-whisker method is applied to see if data of two or more groups under study are significantly different. A cross-examination of temporal variations before and after shows that Ne and Ni (Cw) increases (decreases) appear 10–20 days before the earthquake. A comparison of data over the epicenter and those over its reference area can be employed to discriminate the earthquake-related anomalies from global effects. Results prove that anomalous enhancements of Ne, Ni, and Ti occur specifically around the epicenter area. The intersection of the temporal and spatial results confirms that Ne and Ni are useful and sensitive detecting anomalous related to the 2010 M = 8.8 Chile earthquake.
Egoism and/or Altruism
Authors: Jetton Merlin
Published: December 2013

Ayn Rand's use of “selfishness” and “altruism” was polarizing and contrary to common usage. With the help of Venn diagrams, this essay compares and even reconciles the divergent meanings of egoism and altruism. It cites Rand's usage of “traditional egoism,” a term she used in correspondence but in none of her books or periodicals. This term helps to understand Rand's meaning of egoism. It also comments on earlier essays in this periodical about egoism.
BeneathThe DIM Hypothesis:
Authors: Bissell Roger E.
Published: December 2013

Dismissing criticisms that Leonard Peikoff's book, The DIM Hypothesis, is unscientific, deterministic, or rationalistic, this essay focuses on problems with the logical framework of Peikoff's study of Western culture. In particular, Peikoff has conflated two different kinds of rationalists and empiricists and has completely overlooked combinations of the Platonist and so-called “Kantian” modes. As a result, his three pure integration “modes” actually produce not just two “mixtures” but a total of six. Furthermore, without absolving Kant of very serious philosophical errors, the author marshals evidence that the real culprit responsible for the culturally disastrous “Disintegration” mode was one of Kant's predecessors.
A structured home visit program by non-licensed healthcare personnel can make a difference in the management and readmission of heart failure patients
Authors: Thomas Craig
Published: December 2013

The purpose of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of structured home visits by non-licensed healthcare personnel (NLHP) on the patient’s adherence to a medication plan, dietary restrictions, and knowledge about when to seek care. This descriptive, qualitative study evaluates the Grand-Aide ® program that aids in the management of heart failure patients across the continuum of care using NLHP. Patients are offered enrollment in the program starting the day following hospital discharge. Visit frequency is high immediately after discharge and lessens over time as the patient’s health knowledge and condition improve. During the visits, NLHP record vital signs including weight, ask the patient protocol questions in a Yes/No format, record and report responses to the supervising Nurse Practitioner, reinforce discharge teaching, and review medications. Preliminary findings from this project provide information about issues found while providing home-visiting services to patients with heart failure. Early recognition of these issues allows for early treatment or correction, preventing further deterioration that could lead to readmission. Programs like this can be an integral part of the health care system that manages patient’s care across the continuum, with intensive focus immediately after hospital discharge.
Strategic and Market-Oriented Approaches to Energy Policy in Policy Documents of the Czech Republic and European Union
Authors: Jirušek Martin , Černoch Filip
Published: December 2013

The EU has been gradually increasing its emphasis on a common approach to energy security among its members in the last couple of years, and these member states have had to take this tendency into account when developing their own approach to energy policy. Additionally, both EU and its members have been forced to react to several challenges regarding energy security. Reactions and tendencies within energy policies can be assessed on the basis of theoretical approaches that can not only clarify reasons for implementing specific tools and procedures, but also can help to anticipate future development. This article is focused on the energy policy of the Czech Republic and the European Union from the perspectives of strategic as well as market-oriented approaches, which are the two dominant theoretical approaches in this field of study. The aim is to identify how these approaches are reflected in policy documents on both levels during the selected period of time (2004–2012) and what it means in terms of energy policy coordination within the EU.
« Murine, pour vos yeux » : arguments publicitaires, représentations et public cible dans les annonces des magazines au Québec, 1925-1950
Authors: Sills Myriam
Published: December 2013

Cet article remonte aux premières années du phénomène de la publicité de masse et se penche sur le sexe du public cible et les arguments de vente dans les publicités pour Murine publiées dans les magazines au Québec entre 1925 et 1950. L’analyse des annonces des gouttes pour les yeux Murine a révélé que les femmes étaient les principales cibles dans les années 1920, ces gouttes étant présentées comme un produit de beauté « féminin ». Le discours et les arguments publicitaires changent cependant au fil des deux décennies suivantes, modifiant les fonctions du produit qui demeure pourtant le même dans ses composantes. Les publicitaires adressent alors leur message à un public cible plus vaste, autant masculin que féminin, ce qui concorde bien avec leurs aspirations marchandes, particulièrement dans le contexte de la crise économique et de la guerre.
Les barrières à l’innovation organisationnelle : Le cas du Lean Management
Authors: Dubouloz Sandra
Published: December 2013

L’objectif de cette recherche est d’identifier les barrières à l’Innovation Organisationnelle (IO) en distinguant les phases de son processus d’adoption. Six études de cas d’entreprises industrielles françaises ayant adopté le Lean Management nous permettent de recueillir une perception multi-acteurs des barrières et de les hiérarchiser. Nos résultats montrent notamment que les barrières internes et celles relatives aux attributs de l’IO devancent celles relatives aux coûts de l’innovation et à son financement qui priment généralement pour les innovations technologiques. Nous montrons aussi que ces barrières, loin d’être insurmontables, peuvent jouer un rôle de « stimulant managérial ».
Les déterminants de la satisfaction des partenaires engagés dans des coopérations inter-entreprises : Cas des fruits et légumes en Méditerranée
Authors: Cheriet Foued , Guillaumin Pierre
Published: December 2013

Notre article s’intéresse à l’analyse des déterminants de la satisfaction des partenaires de coopérations inter-entreprises du secteur des fruits et légumes en Méditerranée. Pour cela, nous avons exploité les données originales issues d’une enquête menée lors du déroulement d’un salon professionnel à Perpignan en 2010 et ayant permis d’analyser la satisfaction des partenaires de 126 cas d’accords de coopération. Nos résultats signalent l’importance de la dimension de performance financière et l’atteinte des objectifs stratégiques ainsi que le comportement du partenaire comme principaux déterminants de la satisfaction globale des entreprises impliquées dans ce type de coopération.
Antonio Gramsci e a organização da escola italiana (1922-1932)
Authors: De Alencar Arnaut de Toledo Cezar , Gomes Jarbas Mauricio
Published: December 2013

Este texto analisa o pensamento educacional de Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937) sobre a organização escolar italiana entre os anos de 1922 e 1932, contextualiza historicamente as análises gramscianas e demarca o amadurecimento de suas ideias apresentadas nos Quaderni del carcere. Gramsci analisou a reforma educacional do Estado fascista, conhecida como Reforma Gentile (1922-1923), e apontou que ela se voltava à manutenção dos privilégios culturais de um grupo sobre os demais, impedindo o acesso dos subalternos à universidade e à cultura humanista. Promovida por Giovanni Gentile (1875-1944) e Giuseppe Lombardo-Radice (1879-1938), a organização escolar italiana era tida como democrática, pois ampliava a oferta do Ensino Profissionalizante e permitia o ingresso dos subalternos no mercado de trabalho. No Caderno 12, Gramsci (2007) criticou a organização escolar italiana e seu caráter aparentemente democrático e propôs a criação de uma escola única, formadora da cultura geral, humanista, filosófica e desinteressada na formação imediata do trabalhador.
Desenvolvimento sustentado e tecnologia educativa: elementos dinamizadores de modificações socioeducativas
Authors: Reis do Arco António José , De Sousa Lopes Reis do Arco Helena Maria
Published: December 2013

O contínuo desenvolvimento das Tecnologias da Informação e da Comunicação (TICs) conduz, como em outras áreas de atividade, à sua interligação com a educação, emergindo o campo de ação da tecnologia educativa. Como espaço de caráter formativo, torna-se indispensável efetuar uma persistente conceitualização consubstanciada na reflexão sobre a temática, no seu desenvolvimento ao longo do tempo e nas influências sociais associadas a ela. Considerando os múltiplos impactos de caráter socioeducativo fomentados pela tecnologia educativa, tendo sempre por base os seus principais pressupostos teóricos e conceituais, imprescindivelmente conectados a elementos basilares da área, como é o caso das representações que nos oferecem a conjugação dos conceitos de educação, didática e tecnologia, revela-se fundamental abordar, de igual forma, uma necessidade cotidiana premente, que surge enquadrada no espaço da literacia e da alfabetização tecnológica, essencial à plena consecução de uma integração social e educativa das tecnologias, permitindo abarcar toda a relevância nessas áreas na atualidade. Do ponto de vista da aplicabilidade das TICs como ferramentas educativas, englobando o seu potencial criador de espaços e contextos de ensino-aprendizagem e toda a contribuição que poderão facultar para incrementar a eficácia dos processos formativos, importa destacar a pertinência da integração da tecnologia educativa como elemento-chave de estratégias de desenvolvimento sustentado, representando um elemento fundamental para a otimização e potenciação formativa, no nível dos indivíduos, grupos e comunidades.
A Escola Guatemala e as memórias de uma experiência educacional de vanguarda
Authors: Streisky Strang Bernadete De Lourdes , Battini Okçana , Nishikawa Reinaldo Benedito
Published: December 2013

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo compreender a experiência educacional realizada na Escola Guatemala nas décadas de 1950 e 1960, sustentado pela tríade de conceitos: memória (LE GOFF, 1990; ROSSI, 2010), projeto (VELHO, 1999) e identidade (POLLAK, 1992). Os anos em que o mundo digladiava-se na Grande Guerra trouxeram resultados funestos para a economia de muitos países, especialmente aqueles em desenvolvimento. Isso determinou um reordenamento mundial, cada país adotando estratégias e medidas para suprir seus déficits. No campo da educação, o momento também reclamava uma reestruturação; era preciso encontrar mecanismos que atendessem à enorme demanda social gerada pela crise pós-guerra. Nesse contexto, nasceu a Escola Guatemala, inaugurada em abril de 1954 pelo governo do Distrito Federal, que se tornou no ano seguinte o primeiro Centro Experimental de Educação Primária do Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep). Com a descaracterização do órgão após o golpe de 1964, a escola foi perdendo o status de “centro de experimentação”. Oficialmente, no entanto, deixou de ser experimental na década de 1970, quando o Inep foi transferido para Brasília.
Educação escolar: leitura e análise a partir da perspectiva adorniana
Authors: Da Silva Teixeira Luciana , Balduino Horn Geraldo
Published: December 2013

Este artigo tem como propósito refletir sobre a compreensão de educação presente no pensamento do filósofo alemão Theodor W. Adorno, procurando mostrar como a visão adorniana de educação está intrinsecamente ligada à crítica da sociedade burguesa e, por conseguinte, à indústria cultural. Esse entendimento é desenvolvido a partir do conceito de esclarecimento e da tensão existente entre as aspirações do professor em relação aos desafios que enfrenta em sua prática educativa. As principais obras utilizadas são: Educação e emancipação (ADORNO, 2006) e Dialética do esclarecimento: fragmentos filosóficos (ADORNO; HORKHEIMER, 1985). A questão central que se pretende explorar tem a ver com a relação que Adorno estabelece entre esclarecimento, emancipação, resistência e autonomia. Trata-se de responder à questão: até que ponto o esclarecimento leva o indivíduo a resistir àquilo que a sociedade define como dado e pronto? O pretenso esclarecimento da humanidade e sua submissão a uma razão totalitária e à indústria cultural, com sua influência na formação dos pensamentos e ações das pessoas, são elementos constitutivos da análise que se propõe. Adorno procura mostrar que a educação teria um poder de resistência em relação ao rumo caótico que a civilização humana está tomando e poderia fazer com que o homem usasse a reflexão sobre sua realidade e a analisasse de maneira crítica, não aceitando todas as imposições sociais como sendo naturais. A teoria crítica, da forma como entende Adorno, apresenta o processo histórico de produção da educação e aponta a dimensão de uma tarefa de emancipação social a ser desenvolvida pela escola.
A estética na formação de professores
Authors: De Aguiar Neitzel Adair , Carvalho Carla
Published: December 2013

Esta pesquisa aborda questões relacionadas à formação estética do professor. Partiu-se da hipótese de que a formação estética interfere na sua forma de agir em sala de aula, pois possibilita um olhar mais sensível aos problemas educacionais. Esta pesquisa investigou junto aos professores dos anos iniciais da rede municipal do Balneário Piçarras (SC), Brasil, como a sua participação em encontros de formação estética por meio das artes interferiu no seu fazer pedagógico. O objetivo geral foi analisar o impacto das atividades de formação estética promovidas na formação continuada de professores na sua prática pedagógica, utilizando a abordagem qualitativa. Na coleta dos dados, propuseram-se três ações: a) análise dos documentos norteadores do projeto; b) aplicação de um instrumento para delinear o perfil dos professores; c) aplicação de questionários aos professores. Esses dados demonstraram que, por meio do ensino de arte, houve contribuições no campo do conhecimento, sendo que 50% indicaram mudanças no currículo e 100%, no repertório. Ainda, 90% evidenciaram que as vivências artísticas favoreceram a construção de novas estratégias, possibilidades e subsídios para as atividades realizadas em sala de aula.
Fatores que promoveram mal ou bem-estar ao longo da profissão docente na opinião de professores em fase final de carreira
Authors: Buzzi Rausch Rita , Dubiella Eliani
Published: December 2013

O objetivo da pesquisa foi identificar os principais fatores que contribuíram com o mal ou bem-estar ao longo da profissão docente na opinião de professores da rede municipal de ensino de Blumenau em fase final de carreira. O bem-estar refere-se à realização profissional, promovendo satisfação e comprometimento, e o mal-estar, à insatisfação, tristeza e desânimo, que, muitas vezes, levam ao adoecimento do professor. A pesquisa caracterizou-se como qualitativa e exploratória. Como instrumento de coleta de dados, aplicou-se um questionário a 34 professores. Os dados foram analisados buscando evidências das satisfações e insatisfações dos docentes e categorizados em quatro dimensões: pessoal, interpessoal, organizacional e social. Como fatores que promoveram mal-estar, destacaram-se: baixos salários, desvalorização profissional, estrutura física inadequada, carga horária excessiva, turmas lotadas, ausência da família no apoio e acompanhamento dos educandos e falta de limites dos alunos. Como principais fatores de bem-estar, tiveram destaque: relação professor-aluno, relação professor-professor, aprendizagem dos alunos e formação contínua. Portanto, destacaram-se as dimensões organizacional e interpessoal como maiores promotoras de mal e bem-estar docente, respectivamente. Os resultados revelaram, ainda, que prevaleceram situações de mal-estar em decorrência de situações de bem-estar ao longo da profissão docente dos professores da rede municipal de ensino de Blumenau e que praticamente a metade dos pesquisados, se pudesse voltar, escolheria outra profissão. Isso sinaliza que é preciso urgentemente desenvolver ações coletivas que ampliem situações de bem-estar na profissão docente.
As políticas externas e a formação de professores na história da educação brasileira (1930-1946)
Authors: Dudeque Pianovski Vieira Alboni Marisa , Galizzi Vieira Gomide Angela
Published: December 2013

Este artigo trata da influência de políticas externas na formação docente no Brasil, ao longo de sua história. A partir do Ratio Studiorum e do positivismo, passando pelo iluminismo italiano, pela adoção do método de Lancaster e Bell, com incursões pelo método intuitivo, chega-se ao ideário liberal, com destaque para o período de 1930 a 1946. Optou-se por realizar uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, na qual, por meio da análise de conteúdo de documentos selecionados, estabeleceu-se um diálogo crítico com as fontes. Os dados foram problematizados com apoio nas obras de Carvalho (1989), Mendonça (2005), Saviani (2004), Tanuri (2000), Valdemarin (1998), entre outras, buscando-se apreender o significado histórico e político dos fundamentos teóricos e ideológicos enunciados nos documentos e que implicam as políticas para a formação de professores. Procurou-se evidenciar que, no decorrer da história, o modo de produção e a concepção de Estado, sociedade e educação estiveram inter-relacionados e influenciaram as políticas educacionais e, em especial, a formação de professores. Com este estudo, foi possível verificar que as propostas políticas pedagógicas voltadas à formação de professores no Brasil receberam, embrionariamente, influências externas de distintas realidades educacionais, povos, culturas e países.
A pedagogia da essência e as bases epistemológicas da formação do professor no Ratio Studiorum
Authors: Martins Torra Carlos Henrique , Oliver Martins Pura Lúcia , Teixeira Corrêa Rosa Lydia
Published: December 2013

A reflexão aqui exposta visa a discutir sobre o arcabouço teórico-filosófico que sustenta a estruturação da pedagogia da essência no âmbito da prática e da ação jesuítica do início da sua fundação até a elaboração definitiva do plano de estudos da Companhia de Jesus, denominado Ratio Studiorum. Resulta da investigação da formação docente num período específico da história das práticas e ideias pedagógicas e seus distintivos peculiares, respaldada por elementos fundadores do pensamento ocidental, no tocante às bases filosóficas do conhecimento e da apropriação religiosa cristã de tais elementos. Ao formalizar a reflexão, o texto demonstra a necessidade de compreender o método desenvolvido pelos jesuítas nas inserções pedagógicas levadas a efeito nos Colégios da Ordem, pelo viés do princípio teórico, alimentado pelos estudos e documentos da Companhia.
Data Envelopment Analysis of Helsinki-Tallinn Transportation Chains
Authors: Hilmola Olli-Pekka
Published: December 2013

The Baltic Sea shipping is at a crossroads as sulphur regulation will lead to excessive cost increases from the year 2015 onwards and CO2 emission trading is planned to be implemented for the entire shipping sector within the EU area. Therefore, shipping is going to be minimized and hinterland transportation (road and rail) will act as substitute. This research analyzes the situation on one of the highest volume general cargo transportation routes of Finland (operating between Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia), including loading and unloading at seaports and short sea shipping activity in between. Based on the efficiency evaluation results, it seems that containers should be favoured over semi-trailers – containers could be carried efficiently either in container ships or even at currently favoured RoRo or RoPax ships. Our research illustrates that pure container shipping with larger container ships within the analyzed route is not entirely out of question, but lead time and hinterland operations should receive more attention. Alternatively, RoRo and RoPax ships can also do something to increase their competitiveness in environmental harm caused and diesel consumption – higher cargo loads and utilization levels are short-term key for continued dominance.
Logistics Aspect of Offshore Support Vessels on the West Africa Market
Authors: Skoko Ivica , Jurčević Marinko , Božić Diana
Published: December 2013

With the rapidly increasing global energy needs, offshore oil production has become an attractive source of energy. Supplying offshore oil production installations is a complex logistics problem that hinges on many factors with significant uncertainties. So, it is critical to provide the necessary supplies and services without interruption. In a typical offshore oil production effort, oil companies charter most or all drilling units as well as offshore supply vessels (OSV). The type and duration of charter contract has direct impact on the project budget as vessels market is closely correlated with the world market crude oil price which can have daily significant fluctuations. As the region of West Africa is one of the world’s busiest offshore exploration and oil production markets employing 12% of the world’s fleet, exploring its issues, was taken to study the relations between daily OSV rates and crude oil price. The research results presented in this paper show correlation between OSV daily rates and crude oil price with broader fluctuations in crude oil price.
Identification of Black Spots Based on Reliability Approach
Authors: Ghaffari Ahmadreza , Kashani Ali Tavakoli , Moghimidarzi Sayedbahman
Published: December 2013

Identifying crash “black-spots”, “hot-spots” or “high-risk” locations is one of the most important and prevalent concerns in traffic safety and various methods have been devised and presented for solving this issue until now. In this paper, a new method based on the reliability analysis is presented to identify black-spots. Reliability analysis has an ordered framework to consider the probabilistic nature of engineering problems, so crashes with their probabilistic na -ture can be applied. In this study, the application of this new method was compared with the commonly implemented Frequency and Empirical Bayesian methods using simulated data. The results indicated that the traditional methods can lead to an inconsistent prediction due to their inconsider -ation of the variance of the number of crashes in each site and their dependence on the mean of the data.
Solution Algorithm for a New Bi-Level Discrete Network Design Problem
Authors: Chen Qun , Chen Haibo
Published: December 2013

A new discrete network design problem (DNDP) was pro-posed in this paper, where the variables can be a series of integers rather than just 0-1. The new DNDP can determine both capacity improvement grades of reconstruction roads and locations and capacity grades of newly added roads, and thus complies with the practical projects where road capacity can only be some discrete levels corresponding to the number of lanes of roads. This paper designed a solution algorithm combining branch-and-bound with Hooke-Jeeves algorithm, where feasible integer solutions are recorded in searching the process of Hooke-Jeeves algorithm, lend -ing itself to determine the upper bound of the upper-level problem. The thresholds for branch cutting and ending were set for earlier convergence. Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.
Applied Art: Innovative Thinking From a Material Perspective
Authors: Fjærli Anneli Hoel , Haugland Ida
Published: December 2013

The modern world is continuously engaged in a racing processes aimed towards building a favourable future society. In this development, the apparent tools seem to be related to theoretical thought, new technology, avant-garde approaches and innovation. The bodily focus and the societal micro level processes are often left behind in this race. Though, in our aspiration towards urban development and the future society, we should not forget that the bodily functions and the possibilities that these give, represent one of the most fundamental and basic tools we have. This article would like to form an argument carrying out the seeming advantage of bringing in not just technological and theoretic avant-garde to the term of innovation and development, but to invite the whole body into the forming of the future, thereby seeing the term innovation from a material perspective. As the art field today is more often approaching subject matters that are primarily societal, we would like to introduce the potential of a mutual approach from the other end, seeing the art field as a central part in the creation of engagement and progress that can instigate another form of efficiency and present an expanded understanding of what innovative activity can be, and how it can be perceived and comprehended. We would like to debate an art form that takes the bodily, active and relational focus and its social context as a base and starting point on the road towards societal consciousness and potential development. Looking at the example of the art project «The Collectivity Project», this article takes it’s starting point in the following question; How can applied art projects in connection to social contexts, like The Collectivity Project, show the art field and the bodily sensuousness as a tool in the forming of values pointing towards an alternative way of thinking societal consciousness and development?