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DETERMINANTES DO NÍVEL DE DISCLOSURE DAS COMBINAÇÕES DE NEGÓCIOS REALIZADAS PELAS EMPRESAS BRASILEIRAS DE CAPITAL ABERTO
Authors: Melo de Souza Maíra , Rover Suliani , Borba José Alonso
Published: October 2016

O objetivo nesta pesquisa foi identificar fatores determinantes para explicar o nível de disclosure das combinações de negócios realizadas pelas empresas brasileiras de capital aberto no período entre 2010 e 2013. Foram analisadas 202 combinações de negócios. Por meio de um modelo de regressão linear múltipla foram testadas as variáveis: price to book, tamanho, rentabilidade, endividamento, goodwill relativo, porte relativo, ano em que ocorreram as combinações de negócios, setor de atuação da empresa adquirente e quantidade de combinações realizadas por empresa. Os resultados demonstraram que o nível de evidenciação das combinações de negócios, na amostra pesquisada, é influenciado negativamente pelo valor do goodwill reconhecido na transação (goodwill relativo) e positivamente pela proporção da contraprestação em relação ao valor do ativo total (porte relativo).

Palavras-chave: Combinação de negócios. Disclosure. Goodwill.

 

Disclosure Level Determinants of Business Combinations Performed by Brazilian Public Companies 

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The objective with this research was to identify determining factors to explain the level of disclosure of business combinations carried out by the Brazilian public companies in the period between 2010 and 2013. Two hundred two business combinations were analyzed. Through a multiple linear regression model variables were tested: price to book, size, profitability, debt, relative goodwill, relative size, when the business combinations ioccurred, operating segment of the acquiring company and the amount of combinations per company. The results showed that the level of disclosure of business combinations, in the surveyed sample, is negatively influenced by the amount of goodwill recognized on the transaction (goodwill relative) and positively by the proportion of the consideration in relation to the value of total assets (relative size).

Keywords: Business combinations. Disclosure. Goodwill.
AUTOMAÇÃO PREDIAL COM UTILIZAÇÃO DE CONTROLADOR
Authors: Silveira Rafael Zanini , Monteiro Breno , Viana Bruno , Camelo Guilherme , Agostinho Jurandir , De Melo Lilian , Faleiro Marcelo , Barbosa Rodrigo
Published: October 2016

Para o controle dos circuitos de iluminação e circuitos de temperatura predial, é muito comum, encontrar em vários estabelecimentos brasileiros, o uso de diversos sistemas independentes de automação com a utilização de sensores que são totalmente controlados por seus proprietários, que além de gerar transtornos e esquecimentos quanto a seus acionamentos, podem com isto acarretar possíveis desperdícios de energia elétrica. Alguns aspectos importantes como temperatura, cor das lâmpadas, rendimento das luminárias, rendimento do reator utilizado e eficiência luminosa das lâmpadas são de extrema importância para um projeto que visa obter resultados voltados para a eficiência energética. Este artigo tem como objetivo, propor a automatização do acionamento dos circuitos de iluminação e ventiladores das salas de aula do Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte – UniBH, visando a eficientização energética em termos de: redução do consumo de energia, custo de manutenção, maior vida útil das lâmpadas e maior eficiência luminosa. Pretende-se propor com a adoção do CLP uma redução significativa no consumo de energia, apenas evitando o desperdício.
APLICAÇÃO DE CARVÃO ATIVADO IMPREGNADO COM ÍONS DE ZINCO PARA REMOÇÃO DE CISTOS DE GIARDIA SPP.
Authors: Shimabuku Quelen Letícia , Arakawa Flávia Sayuri , Camacho Franciele , Nishi Letícia , Silveira Carole , Bergamasco Rosangela
Published: October 2016

Este trabalho teve como objetivo o estudo de filtros de carvão ativado impregnado com zinco para remoção do protozoário parasita Giardia. Para a impregnação dos íons metálicos na superfície do carvão ativado foi utilizado o método de impregnação por excesso de solvente, para a caracterização textural do material produzido foram analisados os parâmetros: área superficial específica BET, área de microporos (método t), volume e diâmetro de microporos (método HK). A caracterização estrutural foi feita através de medidas de Difração de Raios-X (DRX). Os filtros de carvão ativado impregnado com zinco foram testados com água sintética (água deionizada contaminadas com cistos de Giardia, em uma concentração na ordem de 105 cistos/L). Os resultados desse trabalho mostraram que filtros de carvão ativado impregnados com zinco atingiram uma remoção de aproximadamente 100%, trazendo resultados promissores na remoção do protozoário parasita Giardia.

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This work aimed to study the activated carbon filters impregnated with zinc for removal of protozoan parasite Giardia. For impregnation of the metal ions on the surface of activated charcoal was used the method of impregnation by excess of solvent, for textural characterization of the materials produced were analyzed parameters: BET specific surface area, area of micropores (method t), diameter and volume micropores (HK method). Structural characterization was made through measurements of X-ray diffraction (XRD). The activated carbon filters impregnated with zinc were tested with synthetic water (water contaminated with Giardia cysts, with a concentration on the order of 105 cysts / L). The results of this study showed that activated carbon filters impregnated with zinc reached a removal of approximately 100%, bringing promising results in the removal of the protozoan parasite Giardia.
ESTIMATIVA DO COEFICIENTE DE EXPANSÃO TÉRMICA DE MISTURAS DE ÓLEO DIESEL E ÓLEO DE SOJA RESIDUAL
Authors: Canciam César Augusto
Published: October 2016

A utilização de óleos vegetais residuais como fonte de energia alternativa vem ganhando espaço investigativo no Brasil, principalmente na produção de biocombustíveis e de misturas combustíveis com óleo diesel. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo estimar o coeficiente de expansão térmica de misturas de óleo diesel (OD) e óleo de soja residual (OSR) a partir da modelagem matemática de dados da massa específica em função da temperatura. As misturas estudadas foram: mistura 1 (25% OSR + 75% OD), mistura 2 (50% OSR + 50% OD) e mistura 3 (75% OSR + 25% OD). O intervalo de temperatura considerado foi de 25 a 90ºC. Para a estimativa do coeficiente de expansão térmica foi realizada uma análise de regressão linear. Os valores do coeficiente de expansão térmica encontrados foram 7,7508 x 10-4ºC-1 (para a mistura 1), 8,3355 x 10-4ºC-1 (para a mistura 2) e 8,2249 x 10-4ºC-1(para a mistura 3). Nas análises de regressão linear, os coeficientes de correlação foram próximos da unidade, indicando que para cada mistura a correlação é classificada como muito forte. A ausência na literatura de valores do coeficiente de expansão térmica para misturas OD + OSR dificultou a comparação com os valores encontrados.

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The use of residual vegetable oils as an alternative energy source is gaining momentum investigative in Brazil, mainly in the production of biofuels and blends with Diesel oil. This study aimed to estimative the thermal expansion coefficient of mixtures of Diesel oil (DO) and residual soybean oil (RSO) from the mathematical modeling of data of specific weight as a function of temperature. The mixture 1 (25% RSO + 75% DO), mixture 2 (50% RSO + 50% DO) and mixture 3 (75% RSO + 25% DO) were studied. The temperature range considered was 25 to 90ºC. A linear regression analysis was performed to estimative the values of the thermal expansion coefficient. The thermal expansion coefficients were 7.7508 x 10-4 ºC-1 (for the mixture 1), 8.3355 x 10-4 ºC-1 (for the mixture 2) and 8.2249 x 10-4 ºC-1 (for the mixture 3). In linear regression analysis, the correlation coefficients were close to unity, indicating that the correlation for each mixture is classified as very strong. The absence in the literature of the thermal expansion coefficients of the mixtures DO + RSO made it difficult the comparing with the values found.
CRIAÇÃO E DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS TECNOLOGIAS PARA A PRODUÇÃO DE BICOMBUSTÍVEIS DE PRIMEIRA E SEGUNDA GERAÇÃO
Authors: Lofrano Renata Carolina Zanetti , Da Costa Fausto Márcio Ferreira , De Oliveira Lucas Augusto Ferreira , De Oliveira Mateus Chaves Almeida
Published: October 2016

O mundo precisa de energia e a consegue através dos combustíveis. Atualmente, o petróleo é a fonte energética mais utilizada. Perspectivas futuras predizem que ele se tornará escasso e causará abalos na estrutura energética de alguns países. Com grande perspicácia, alguns institutos de pesquisas e ações governamentais vêm incentivando o desenvolvimento de novos combustíveis, que além de substituírem os provenientes do petróleo, darão um caráter sustentável à atual forma de produção de energia. Hoje, etanol e o biodiesel são nomes comuns em várias dessas pesquisas. Ideias promissoras vêm se desenvolvendo, como o etanol por meio de matéria contendo lignocelulose (como madeira, folhas de plantas e árvores, resíduos de agricultura, etc.), sendo esse biocombustível classificado como de segunda geração. A produção desses biocombustíveis ainda é somente favorável em escala laboratorial. Acredita-se que com a continuidade de investimentos nessa área, em alguns anos será possível produzir, em grande escala, biocombustíveis a partir de matérias-primas de acesso fácil, rápido e renovável, ou seja, de forma sustentável, reduzindo, assim, a dependência do petróleo. O presente artigo trata de uma revisão bibliográfica sobre os métodos usados e as perspectivas tecnológicas para a produção de biocombustíveis de primeira e segunda geração.

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The world needs energy and can fuel through. Currently, oil is the most used energy source. Future perspectives predict that he will become scarce and cause upheavals in the energy structure of some countries. With great insight, some research institutes and government actions are encouraging the development of new fuels, which in addition to replacing the oil revenues, give a character to the current form of sustainable energy production. Today, bioethanol and biodiesel are common names in several of these studies. Promising ideas have been developing, such as bioethanol through material containing lignocellulose (wood, leaves of plants and trees, agricultural residues, etc.). This biofuel being classified as second generation. The production of these biofuels is still favorable only in laboratory scale. It is believed that with continued investment in this area in a few years it will be possible to produce on a large scale, biofuels from raw materials easily accessible, quick and renewable, ie sustainably, reducing dependence on oil. This article deals with an literature review of the methods used and the technological prospects for the production of first and second generation biofuels.
O PAPEL DO CONTRATO DIDÁTICO NA TRÍADE ESTUDANTE - PROFESSOR - SABER NAS AULAS DE MATEMÁTICA: ANÁLISE DAS EXPECTATIVAS DOS SUJEITOS NA RELAÇÃO DIDÁTICA
Authors: Pivatto Wanderley , Schuhmacher Elcio
Published: October 2016

O artigo teve como proposta analisar o comportamento da relação entre professor e estudante, sob a luz do contrato didático, entendido por Brousseau (1999) como um instrumento de análise a partir da tríade relação docente-discente-saber. O enfoque da investigação esteve assentado nas expectativas dos estudantes e professores na efetivação das regras que compõem um contrato didático, delineado por direitos e promessas de um saber que se deseja por ambas as partes, bem como a ocorrência de transgressão e negociação dos itens orientadores contratuais. Para realizar a investigação, a metodologia utilizada foi a realização de uma entrevista com professores e estudantes de três turmas de 2ª série do Ensino Médio, durante as aulas de Matemática, de uma escola da rede pública de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. Os resultados mostraram que tanto aos estudantes quanto aos professores, para a formação do contrato didático, é necessário que as duas partes participem ativamente nesse processo de construção de regras que norteará os trabalhos em sala de aula.

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The article was proposed to analyze the behavior of the relationship between teacher and student, under the light of didactic contract, understood by Brousseau (1999) as an analytical tool from the triad teacherstudent relationship and knowledge. The focus of research has been sitting on the expectations of students and teachers in the effective rules that make up a didactic contract outlined rights and promises of a knowledge that is desired by both parties, as well as the occurrence of transgression and negotiation of contractual items guiding . To conduct the research, the methodology used was conducting an interview with teachers and students from three classes of 2nd year of high school, during math classes, a public school in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. The results showed that both students and teachers for the training of didactic contract, it is necessary that both parties participate actively in the process of constructing rules that will guide the work in the classroom.
Use of polyclonal antibodies, electron microscopy and histopathology to detect iridovirus-like particles in bullfrogs
Authors: NEVES Pedro Verdan , CATROXO Márcia Helena , HIPOLITO Marcio , OLIVEIRA Cinthia Rodrigues de , FERREIRA Cláudia Maris
Published: October 2016

Iridoviruses of the Ranavirus genus have been implicated in the decline in amphibians worldwide, capable of affecting animals b o t h i n t h e w i l d a n d i n c a p t i v i t y . This study a i m e d to detect iridovirus-like particles from three frog farms in southeastern Brazil using primary polyclonal antibodies, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and histologic findings. The target organs were liver and kidneys. Sixty adults and sixty tadpoles of bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) were used in the study. TEM revealed the presence of iridovirus-like particles in hepatic tissue using the negative staining technique. Positive results were also observed by immunoelectron microscopy and immunocytochemistry (ICC). The histological analysis o f t h e s a m p l e s s h o w e d liver hemorrhage and corpuscles inclusion in hepatocytes as well as glomerulotubular degeneration and necrosis in the kidneys. The methods used in this study were highly efficient to detect the presence of iridovirus-like particles and possible infection of ranavirus.
Aberturas del cordón de arena de la laguna costera imboassica (Estado de Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) no alteran la abundancia de los peces comerciales
Authors: SÁNCHEZ-BOTERO Jorge Iván , GARCEZ Danielle Sequeira , PEREIRA LEITÃO Rafael , TRIVÉRIO-CARDOSO Victor , HOLLANDA-CARVALHO Pedro , PELLEGRINI-CARAMASCHI Érica
Published: October 2016

La laguna Imboassica (estado de Rio de Janeiro), tuvo de 1993 a 2001 cuatro aberturas del cordón de arena que la separa del mar. Durante este perí­­odo fueron realizadas 28 colectas de peces, siendo 55.6% de las especies de valor comercialclasificada en guildas funcionales como: residentes en lagunas costeras (RLC), marina-dependientes (MD), visitantes marinas (VM) y de agua dulce (D). La captura por unidad de esfuerzo (CPUE) de las especies de interés comercial en los perí­­odos antes y después de las aberturas fue obtenida de acuerdo al tiempo y área de exposición de las redes. No hubo variaciones significativas en la abundancia de todas las guildas antes y después de las aberturas del cordón de arena. Fue observada una tendencia de aumento en la abundancia de individuos de las especies VM, RCL y MD en los perí­­odos posteriores a abertura del cordón de arena. Cuando este permaneció cerrado por aproximadamente tres aí­±os, fueron realizadas 21 colectas de peces, con aumento en la abundancia de dulcicolas y disminución de otras guildas (VM, RCL y MD). La producción pesquera de la laguna Imboassica es considerada baja y varia por la abertura y cierre del cordón arenoso.
The Structural Parts of Paragraph Writing by Indonesian EFL Learners
Authors: Yunhadi Wuwuh
Published: October 2016

This research is aimed at describing the structural part types of paragraph writing made by the undergraduate students at University of Kutai Kartanegara. This study used content analysis as the design, focusing on the structural parts and the unity of paragraph writing in developing English academic essays written in English language. The study assigned 9 students as a subject of the study. Data of this study included English essays using different topics. This study revealed that not all students understand how to write a good and unified paragraph. The fact is that some students tend to having problem in writing structural parts of paragraph such as topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. In this case, appropriate structural parts of a paragraph leads to the unity of the paragraph. Furthermore, failures of the students in producing unified paragraph dominantly caused inappropriate supporting sentences. The mistake done by the students in developing supporting idea of a paragraph is caused by their lack knowledge of the function of topic sentence.
O Degelo do Ártico no Século XXI:Fim do Isolamento Russo?
Authors: Duarte Erico , Sudbrack Lucas
Published: October 2016

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as consequências do degelo do Ártico na geopolítica russa. A partir de uma análise histórica do isolamento geográfico da Rússia, assim como de seu isolamento político imposto pelos Estados Unidos e pela OTAN, busca-se entender a importância do derretimento do gelo para o desenvolvimento interno russo. Como consequência das mudanças climáticas, o aprimoramento logístico permite a projeção do país em direção ao mar e aumenta as conexões e a participação de Moscou no comércio mundial, aumentando também sua influência política internacional. Por último, observam-se também as relações bilaterais de Moscou com grandes líderes regionais do sistema (Estados Unidos, Alemanha e China) e com sua vizinha Noruega, analisando as políticas e interesses destes países na região.
A utilização da ferramenta Scriptlattes para extração e disponibilização on-line da produção acadêmica de um programa de pós-graduação stricto sensu em Administração
Authors: Ferraz Renato Ribeiro Nogueira , Quoniam Luc Marie , Maccari Emerson Antônio
Published: October 2016

A Plataforma Lattes unificou o cadastro nacional de pesquisadores no Brasil. O Scriptlattes é uma ferramenta computacional que baixa os currículos dos pesquisadores cadastrados no Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), extrai informações acadêmicas e profissionais, cria relatórios de produção, gráficos de colaboração e de internacionalização da pesquisa e mapas geográficos de investigação. Este trabalho utilizou a ferramenta Scriptlattes para disponibilizar a produção acadêmica dos professores de um programa de stricto sensu na área de Administração. O Scriptlattes mostrou-se uma forma simples para se obter um levantamento de indicadores de desempenho relacionados aos pesquisadores e aos grupos de pesquisa de um determinado programa de pós-graduação, analisando o andamento de suas produções e traçando o perfil dos resultados de pesquisas, que estarão disponíveis nos próximos anos.
Orientação coletiva: uma experiência bem-sucedida
Authors: Mendes Patricia Brant Mourão Teixeira , Paganini Wanderley Da Silva , Bocchiglieri Miriam Moreira
Published: October 2016

Este artigo versa sobre uma metodologia utilizada para complementar a orientação individual dos pós-graduandos em seus projetos de pesquisa. Essa metodologia foi desenvolvida coletivamente a partir da experiência pessoal de um professor da pós-graduação. O objetivo da proposta foi o de amenizar o processo solitário e desconhecido vivenciado por seus orientandos, bem como possibilitar a construção de novos conhecimentos na medida em que compartilhassem suas descobertas e apoiassem uns aos outros durante a elaboração da sua pesquisa.
Avaliação da disciplina Formação Didático-Pedagógica em Saúde: a ótica dos pós-graduandos
Authors: Gerab Iraní Ferreira Ferreira , Batista Sylvia Helena , Sonzogno Maria Cecilia , Yamashiro Claudinéa Guedes , Gerab Fábio , Moreno Lidia Ruiz
Published: October 2016

Na Universidade Federal de São Paulo, a disciplina Formação Didático-Pedagógica em Saúde (FDPS) é oferecida pelo Centro de Desenvolvimento do Ensino Superior em Saúde (Cedess/Unifesp) aos alunos dos programas de pós-graduação stricto sensu, desde 1996. Objetiva este trabalho analisar limites e possibilidades dessa disciplina a partir da ótica dos pós-graduandos. A metodologia utilizada foi a análise quanti-qualitativa de questionários. Os dados indicaram satisfação dos alunos e estímulo à reflexão, à participação e à troca de experiências. Inicialmente, eles manifestam expectativas sobre a dimensão técnica da docência e, gradativamente, se sensibilizam sobre as suas dimensões políticas e sociais. A disciplina propicia um espaço de reflexão sobre o papel do professor do ensino superior, considerando o contexto social e as políticas públicas de educação e de saúde no País.
Questões pedagógicas do mestrado profissional: uma aproximação ao tema a partir de análises bibliográficas
Authors: Quaresma Adilene Gonçalves , Machado Lucília Regina de Souza
Published: October 2016

No Brasil, o mestrado profissional é considerado pós-graduação stricto sensu e confere prerrogativas idênticas às propiciadas pelos mestrados acadêmicos com os quais compartilha critérios de avaliação da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Capes), que também lhes destina outros critérios específicos. Suas peculiaridades advêm, sobretudo, do sentido dado à qualificação profissional em alto nível e à pesquisa, que precisa estar orientada para o desenvolvimento e para a inovação (PD&I). Este artigo apresenta elementos de análise bibliográfica de 37 textos produzidos sobre o tema no período de 1997 e 2012. Entre as conclusões, destaca-se a constatação de que há pouca discussão sobre aspectos pedagógicos específicos dos mestrados profissionais, principalmente quanto à relação entre trabalho e educação e à premência de maior clareza sobre o assunto para o qual se requerem investigações dedicadas.
Programas de pós-graduação: um espaço para discussões críticas sobre a formação e o exercício profissional do jornalista
Authors: Bernardo Cristiane Hengler Correa
Published: October 2016

O presente texto objetiva estabelecer um debate acerca da pós-graduação em Jornalismo, entendendo-a como um caminho para a qualidade da formação do jornalista diante da não obrigatoriedade do diploma de graduação para o exercício profissional. Para que tal debate encontrasse argumentos que o amparassem, baseou-se o artigo em alguns pontos da reconstrução histórica da profissão, assim como levantou iniciativas realizadas pelos vários organismos que têm se dedicado a refletir sobre a formação do jornalista e suas práticas profissionais.
Clinical and etiological evaluation of secondary seizures by computed tomography and electroencephalogram
Authors: Aher* Archana , Gore Satish
Published: October 2016

This study was conducted to determine the clinical evaluation and various etiological factors of secondary seizures in patients admitted to Government Medical College, Nagpur. We evaluated 58 patients of secondary seizures from Dec 2011 to Oct 2013. Secondary seizures were defined as case of seizure with CT (brain) or MRI (brain) abnormality1. Out of 58 cases 35 were males and 23 were females. Mean age of study subjects was 34.85. The commonest presenting feature was generalized tonic clonic convulsions (42 patients) followed by focal seizures (16 patients).  Todd’s palsy was observed in 4 cases. Aura was present in 24 cases. According to CT brain scan the aetiology was – neurocysticercosis (34.48%), post stroke (27.59%), tuberculoma (24.14%). Space occupying lesions(SOLs) were present in 8 patients, out of whom 4 had brain tumour, 2 patients had brain abscess, 1 had hydatid cyst and 1 had metastasis. Majority of lesions were located in frontal region (58.62%), followed by in parietal region (44.83%), in temporal region (25.86%) and in occipital region (13.79 % patients). In our study neurocysticercosis was found to be the commonest cause of secondary seizures. As in a meta-analysis it was found that cysticidal drugs result in better outcome in patients of neurocysticecosis, we recommend that the patients of secondary seizures should be identified for the aetiology and treated at the earliest2.
Poultry diseases of viral origin causing neoplasia and production losses: an overview.
Authors: Ganguly* Subha , Wakchaure Rajesh , Praveen Praveen Kumar , Kumar Avinash , Sharma Subhash
Published: October 2016

The economically important neoplastic diseases of poultry are caused by viruses. These diseases are responsible for economic loss due to both mortality and depressed performance. Marek's disease virus (MDV), avian sarcoma virus (ASV) and avian leukosis virus (ALV) are prevalent throughout the world and demands control strategies for implementation.
General perspective to plagiarism acts among Masters-Professors and postgraduate students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Authors: N. Nazari Harmooshi , F. Najafi , M. Moradinazar , B.* Karami K.
Published: October 2016

The word Greek origin "Plagion" is the root of word plagiarism and in Latin it is "plagiarius", which mean kidnapper, seducer, plunderer and literacy thief. Plagiarism is a serious violation of publishing ethics in academic institutes. This study aimed to examine the conceptual awareness of masters- professors and postgraduate students of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) related to plagiarism issues. A self-made questionnaire was used with two different parts included the demographic variables and questions to elicit their conceptual awareness to   five more common issues of plagiarism. Participants were 155 Masters-professors   and 305 Postgraduate students in AJUMS in South West of Iran. The results show that less than half of the total number of masters-professors and 26.5% of postgraduate students succeeded in giving the right perception of all five common plagiarism forms, so are not familiar enough with plagiarism issue. If we add uncommon types in our list, knowledge level may become less than this rate. The academic institutes have to plan a comprehensive research ethics educational program for increasing understanding and awareness of academicians.
UNDERSTANDING INFORMAL CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE
Authors: Griffin Stephen M.
Published: October 2016

Amid much recent American work on the problem of informal constitutional change, this article stakes out a distinctive position. I argue that theories of constitutional change in the US must address the question of the relationship between the “small c” and “big C” Constitution and treat seriously the possibility of conflict between them. I stress the unavoidable role the text of the Constitution and structural doctrines of federalism and separation of powers play in this relationship and thus in constitutional change, both formal and informal. I therefore counsel against theories that rely solely on a practice-based approach or analogies between “small c” constitutional developments and British or Commonwealth traditions of the “unwritten” constitution and constitutional “conventions.” The alternative I advocate is to approach constitutional change from a historicist perspective that focuses attention on state building and the creation of new institutional capacities. This approach will allow us to make progress by highlighting that there can be multiple constitutional orders in a given historical era, thus accounting for the conflictual nature of contemporary constitutional development in the US.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA LIDERANÇA POLÍTICA NOS PLANOS BRASILEIROS DE ESTABILIZAÇÃO ECONÔMICA: DO CRUZADO AO REAL
Authors: Bourscheid Junior Ivan , González Rodrigo Stumpf , Marques Rodolfo Silva
Published: October 2016

O presente trabalho pretende analisar de forma sintética as relações político-econômicas que marcaram o planejamento para a estabilização econômica do Brasil no período entre a implementação do Plano Cruzado, em 1986, e do Plano Real, por volta de 1993 e 1994. Para tanto, foi feito o uso da pesquisa qualitativa e de cunho histórico, compreendendo-se, nos aspectos políticos e institucionais, alguns elementos relevantes para a apreensão das limitações e perspectivas à aplicabilidade das políticas econômicas surgidas com a redemocratização, visando a superação da crise econômica que permeou o início do processo de transição para o regime democrático. Utilizando o enfoque da teoria neo-estruturalista da inflação inercial, observamos a importância do apoio político para o controle gradual da inflação, com a indexação completa da economia, bem como a necessidade de uma reforma fiscal que permita a manutenção das medidas de controle inflacionário. De tal modo, foi evidenciado que foram aspectos relevantes tanto a falta de um diagnóstico preciso sobre o tipo de inflação, quanto as condicionantes políticas para a otimização das medidas anti-inflacionárias, em um cenário de recente institucionalização democrática e conformação de novos compromissos políticos almejando consolidar alianças que permitissem garantir a governabilidade.
O DIREITO ECONÔMICO E A CONSTRUÇÃO INSTITUCIONAL DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DEMOCRÁTICO
Authors: Coutinho Diogo Rosenthal
Published: October 2016

O artigo trata das funções desempenhadas pelo direito econômico na construção e modificação de instituições que estruturam e põem em funcionamento políticas democraticamente concebidas e implementadas em nome do desenvolvimento econômico. Defende, em particular, o argumento de que é possível conceber e operar o direito econômico como uma “tecnologia” para moldar arranjos institucionais legítimos e efetivos no plano das políticas públicas. Em sua interação com a economia política, o direito econômico é, a partir disso, discutido desde as perspectivas de análise, diagnóstico e aperfeiçoamento institucional. Sua especificidade está o fato dele poder ser, nessa tarefa, normativamente instrumentalizado para implementar um projeto de desenvolvimento econômico.
UMA ANÁLISE HERMENEUTICA DOS AVANÇOS TRAZIDOS PELO NOVO CPC
Authors: Streck Lenio Luiz
Published: October 2016

Nunca estive de má vontade com o CPC/15. Tudo o que escrevi foi para criticar o instrumentalismo processual e seus efeitos colaterais, presentes até que o Relator, Dep. Paulo Teixeira, assumisse, corajosamente, a tese de que havia algo a mais para ser tratado no Projeto. Esse plus dizia respeito aos paradigmas filosóficos e à necessidade de controlar as decisões judiciais. De todo modo, creio que do projeto e sua complexidade podem ser retirados alguns princípios norteadores do novo Código, como o da necessidade de manter a coerência e a integridade da jurisprudência (incluídos os precedentes), a vedação do livre convencimento, o que implica um menor protagonismo e a necessidade da adoção do paradigma da intersubjetividade, ou seja, a subjetividade do juiz deve ser suspensa e controlada pela intersubjetividade estruturante do direito. Essa é a holding do novo “sistema”. Sem compreendê-lo, corremos o risco de fazer uma revolução à avessas. Raciocínios pequeno-gnosiológicos ainda assentados nos paradigmas objetivistas ou subjetivistas (ou de suas vulgatas voluntaristas) podem, rapidamente, provocar a derrocada de uma boa ideia.
A JURISPRUDÊNCIA DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL E A CURIOSA DIFERENÇA DE TRATAMENTO TRIBUTÁRIO NO TRANSPORTE DE PASSAGEIROS POR VIAS AÉREA E TERRESTRE
Authors: Godoi Marciano Seabra de
Published: October 2016

O estudo tem por objeto a tributação da prestação dos serviços de transporte, especificamente do transporte de passageiros, bem como a estranha diferença de tratamento, criada diretamente pela jurisprudência do Supremo Tribunal Federal, entre os regimes aplicáveis ao transporte de passageiros por via aérea e por via terrestre. Aborda-se a evolução da legislação sobre o tema e, especialmente, examina-se criticamente como a jurisprudência do STF se posicionou a respeito da questão, por meio do julgamento de diversas ações diretas de inconstitucionalidade. O estudo considera juridicamente inconsistente o posicionamento jurisprudencial segundo o qual é inconstitucional a cobrança do ICMS sobre o transporte de passageiros por via aérea e constitucional a cobrança do ICMS sobre o transporte de passageiros por via terrestre.
Algorithm of restoring unambiguity in the system of distance emergency alerts from persons with disabilities
Authors: Volkov Andrey Anatol’evich , Antonov Sergey Vladimirovich
Published: October 2016

Usually a message on fire or other emergency is sent to operations control by a witness. The situation causes stress. That’s why it may be difficult to understand the meaning of the witness’s text message because of pressing adjacent letters or T9 mistakes. So an operator may take such a message for spam and may not react adequately. Though if the system of “Smart House” is equipped with the module of processing Messages-112, the problem will be solved. The article analyzes the way of processing the messages to Messages-112 from persons with disabilities in the system of “Smart House”. The authors offer a variant of recovering unambiguity of notion sense from messages with errors of T9 and possible accidental pressing of adjacent letters. The system looks for key words, reduces noise, chooses the target rescue services and redirects the message to them.
Analytical solution of physically nonlinear problem for an inhomogeneous thick-walled cylindrical shell
Authors: Andreev Vladimir Igorevich , Polyakova Lyudmila Sergeevna
Published: October 2016

Among the classical works devoted to Solid Mechanics a significant place is occupied by the studies taking into account the physical and geometric nonlinearity. Also there is enough of works, which concern linear problems taking into account the inhomogeneity of the material. At the same time there are very few publications, which take into account both effects (non-linearity and inhomogeneity). This is due to the lack of experimental data on the influence of various factors on the parameters defining the non-linear behavior of the materials. Thus it is of great importance to study the influence of inhomogeneity when solving the problems of structures made of physically nonlinear materials. This article provides a solution to one of the problems of the nonlinear theory of elasticity taking into account the inhomogeneity. The problem is solved in an axisymmetric formulation, i.e. all the parameters of the nonlinear relationship between the intensities of stresses and strains are functions of the radius. The article considers an example - the stress distribution in the inhomogeneous soil massif with a cylindrical cavity.
THE PROJECTED EFFECT FROM ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS TO ENSURE THE RELIABILITY OF AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY
Authors: Turusov Robert Alekseevich , Memarianfard Hamed
Published: October 2016

In this paper a three-dimensional finite element analysis employed to predict thermal residual stresses field which arises during the cooling stage at the free edges of a thick walled filament wound cylinder with cross-ply lamination. The inner radius of composite is 50 mm and outer radius is 75 mm and the thickness of steel mandrel is 3 mm. The results showed that the radial stresses near the free ends of the cylinder increased two times compared to radial stresses in the middle of the cylinder and interlaminar shear stresses exceeded 6 MPa close to the free edges.Thus, a two-dimensional stress analysis does not fully reflect the complex state of stress of thick-walled cross-ply filament wound cylinders.
The coefficient of discharge in a channel with side narrowing
Authors: Medzveliya Manana Levanovna
Published: October 2016

The author considers the influences of the forces of viscosity and superficial tension on the discharge ratio in a channel with side narrowing. In the article the equation is presented that takes into account the influence of all the factors: the pressure, the speed of the liquid, liquid density, dynamic viscosity, superficial tension, gravity acceleration, expense per unit of width, width of the course, width of narrowing. Superficial tension and liquid density for the used liquids changed a little.The narrowing in the rectangular tray was achieved by force of flowing liquid between rectangular parallelepipeds, which were attached to the wall of the tray. The dimensions of the rectangular parallelepipeds were: the length L = 200 mm, the width B = 33 mm, and the depth of the mouth b = 34 mm.The findings of the experiment proved that the increase in the Reynolds number causes the increase flow discharge ratio and it approaches the constant value at Re ≥ 4000.
Features of public transport availability organization for big cities (on the example of “New Moscow”)
Authors: Privezentseva Svetlana Vyacheslavovna , Tesler Kirill Igorevich
Published: October 2016

In 2012 the boundaries of Moscow extended in the direction of Kaluga region. The change in territory boundaries resulted in increasing the area of the city, after that the total population increased. It is supposed, that the majority of the agglomerated population will use the care-giving institutions of the “New Moscow”, that’s why its territory requires the transport system adapted for all the population groups. Special attention should be paid to creation of the constant barrier-free transport system reconstructing the existing junctions and creating new ones answering the modern demands on availability for citizens with limited mobility.The article reviews the development of the transport system on the territory of “New Moscow” basing on the data of Federal State Statistics Service. The suggestions on the barrier-free environment development, multipurpose road junctions are given with account for the number of citizens with disabilities. Only in “New Moscow” there are about1,2 mln of them. The variety of means of transport requires new approaches to organization of transfers from one transport to another. The solution will be in hubs, which will be both available for common and disabled people.
Application of compensation grouting technology for protection of buildings and structures
Authors: Zertsalov Mikhail Grigor’evich , Simutin Aleksey Nikolaevich , Aleksandrov Andrey Viktorovich
Published: October 2016

Underground construction in dense urban areas requires solving many problems, the most important of which is to prevent excessive additional deformations of the bases, which surround the area of the construction of buildings and structures.In order to prevent deviant strains different methods are used in engineering practice. In the recent years our country began to use a very popular abroad method of compensation grouting, which is currently one of the most effective methods of protecting the land-based facilities from the influence of underground facilities. This method has another important advantage, which allows using it rather for stabilizing yield of buildings and structures continuing for various reasons (geological, technological, etc.), or for lifting them if the settlement has exceeded the standard value.The method involves injection of a slowly hardening compensation grouting solution of a definite viscosity, which has a mineral base (suspension), into the foundation soil of the structure, the settlement of which should be controlled or compensated.
ESTIMATION OF LONG-TERM INVESTMENT PROJECTS WITH ENERGY-EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS BASED ON LIFE CYCLE COSTS INDICATOR
Authors: Bazhenov Viktor Ivanovich , Ustyuzhanin Andrey Vadimovich
Published: October 2016

The starting stage of the tender procedures in Russia with the participation of foreign suppliers dictates the feasibility of the developments for economical methods directed to comparison of technical solutions on the construction field. The article describes the example of practical Life Cycle Cost (LCC) evaluations under respect of Present Value (PV) determination. These create a possibility for investor to estimate long-term projects (indicated as 25 years) as commercially profitable, taking into account inflation rate, interest rate, real discount rate (indicated as 5 %). For economic analysis air-blower station of WWTP was selected as a significant energy consumer. Technical variants for the comparison of blower types are: 1 - multistage without control, 2 - multistage with VFD control, 3 - single stage double vane control. The result of LCC estimation shows the last variant as most attractive or cost-effective for investments with economy of 17,2 % (variant 1) and 21,0 % (variant 2) under adopted duty conditions and evaluations of capital costs (Cic + Cin) with annual expenditure related (Ce+Co+Cm). The adopted duty conditions include daily and seasonal fluctuations of air flow. This was the reason for the adopted energy consumption as, kW∙h: 2158 (variant 1),1743...2201 (variant 2), 1058...1951 (variant 3). The article refers to Europump guide tables in order to simplify sophisticated factors search (Cp /Cn, df), which can be useful for economical analyses in Russia. Example of evaluations connected with energy-efficient solutions is given, but this reference involves the use of materials for the cases with resource savings, such as all types of fuel. In conclusion follows the assent to use LCC indicator jointly with the method of determining discounted cash flows, that will satisfy the investor’s need for interest source due to technical and economical comparisons.
THE PROTECTABILITY OF BLOCK COVERINGS OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS WITH DEFECTIVE LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURES FROM PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE
Authors: Harutyunyan Gevorg Harutyunovich
Published: October 2016

Beginning with the 20th century metal structures are widely used in the construction branch in Russia. The reason for it was in the development of calculation methods of structures. Beginning with 1930 and till now a substantial number of the industrial buildings (about 90 %) of production plants have been built of metal structures. The essential part of them - 20…60 % of the whole volume - has block coverings consisting of bearing and braced elements. At the present time the data on the operation duration of industrial structures is not systemized throughout Russia. This data may serve as one of characteristic factors for estimating safety operation level, because while the operation term increases, the wear also increases (mechanical damages), which influences the bearing capacity of the structures. The following article examines the collapse of industrial building coverings that may be accompanied not only by material losses, but also by fatal accidents. Statistical data of damageability of trusses and their elements are presented; the consequences of collapse are examined. The average life time of trusses is determined which is serving as a criteria that characterizes damage accumulation. The nature of the collapse of block coverings is revealed which, in most cases, may be classified as progressive.
BEARING CAPACITY OF A HORIZONTALLY LOADED SINGLE PILE SUPPORT WITH SLEEPERS
Authors: Buslov Anatoliy Semenovich , Mokhovikov Evgeniy Sergeevich
Published: October 2016

The supports of a overhead wiring used in transport take up substantial loads both because of wires and constructions holding them and wind, dynamic and other extraordinary impacts. In case of using single-member piles a question about their stability appears. For this reason different sleepers constructions are used. In order to improve the bearing capacity of horizontally loaded single pile supports of the contact systems used in urban, road and rail transport, power lines, etc.., it is recommended to use sleepers as horizontally laid under the ground in the depth of support beams. The calculation methods for different support sleepers of different lengths and cross sections are not well investigated. The proposed calculation method allows determining the carrying capacity of horizontally loaded bearings with soil pieces of different structural dimensions and their location in the soil, which allows choosing the best option for cost and material consumption. The calculations offered by the authors prove the efficiency of sleepers use in order to increase the bearing capacity of horizontally loaded piles and the possibility to chose their size.
MicroRNA 320a Predicts Chronic Axial and Widespread Pain Development Following Motor Vehicle Collision in a Stress-Dependent Manner
Authors: Linnstaedt Sarah D. , Riker Kyle D. , Walker Margaret G. , Nyland Jennifer E. , Zimny Erin , Lewandowski Christopher , Hendry Phyllis L. , Damiron Kathia , Pearson Claire , Velilla Marc-Anthony , Jones Jeffrey , Swor Robert A. , Domeier Robert , McLean Samuel A.
Published: October 2016

Study Design

Prospective human cohort study combined with molecular studies.

Background

A microRNA is a small, noncoding RNA molecule that can play a role in disease onset. Recent studies found that circulating levels of microRNA 320a (miR-320a) are associated with musculoskeletal pain conditions and that miR-320a is stress responsive.

Objectives

To investigate whether circulating expression levels of miR-320a in the peritraumatic period predict persistent axial musculoskeletal pain 6 months after motor vehicle collision (MVC).

Methods

We evaluated whether (1) circulating miR-320a and related members of the miR-320a family predict axial musculoskeletal pain and other musculoskeletal pain outcomes 6 months following MVC, and (2) miR-320a regulates stress system and pain-related transcripts in cell culture. Given the wealth of data suggesting that biological mechanisms influencing pain outcomes are often sex and/or stress dependent, interactions between miR-320a, stress, and sex were evaluated.

Results

In primary analyses (n = 69), a significant crossover interaction was observed between the influence of circulating miR-320a and peritraumatic distress (β = −0.01, P = .002) on post-MVC axial musculoskeletal pain. Reduced peritraumatic miR-320a expression levels predicted axial musculoskeletal pain in distressed individuals (β = −0.12, P = .006) but not nondistressed individuals. In secondary analyses, miR-320a predicted widespread musculoskeletal pain, and related members of the miR-320a family also predicted axial and widespread musculoskeletal pain. In cell culture, miR-320a bound stress and pain-associated 3′UTR transcripts (FKBP5, ADCYAP1, PER2, and NR3C1).

Conclusion

These data suggest that miR-320a may help mediate regional and widespread changes in pain sensitivity after MVC. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(10):911–919. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.6944
Who Bears the Costs of District Funding Cuts? Reducing Inequality in the Distribution of Teacher Layoffs
Authors: Knight David S. , Strunk Katharine O.
Published: October 2016

Massive funding cuts to public education took place around the country following the Great Recession. Many school districts were forced to conduct teacher layoffs at a larger scale than any other time in recent history. We show that prior to a district intervention, the layoff process disproportionately impacted historically disadvantaged students in the Los Angeles Unified School District. We then demonstrate the success of a policy designed to reduce inequality in the distribution of teacher layoffs.
Development of HT-Brazing Systems for Non-Similar Material Composites
Authors: Blank R. , Reinkensmeier I. , Neidel A. , Farahbod L.
Published: October 2016

The present article demonstrates the importance of metallography as an indispensable tool for process control as well as for establishment of basic principles for the process development based on a concrete practical example from the field of brazing of gas turbine components. This example serves to identify and prove the effects of differences in the thermal expansion behavior of non-similar materials on the braze joint by means of metallographic examinations. The knowledge acquired is used to realize braze connections of respective material composites.