bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Science of Public Procurement and Administration. International Public Procurement Conference
Authors: Komakech Robert Agwot
Published: June 2018

This paper reviewed Benon C. Basheka book’s chapter on the Science of Public Procurement and Administration published by International Public Procurement Conference in 2013. The objective of the review was to expand on the origin of procurement, highlight the areas that make public procurement discipline to be an art or science and make recommendations for policy makers and researchers. The author found that public procurement is still at its infant stage with little known theory though it has a close relationship with public administration. Although public procurement has existed from the time man started trade, procurement was chaotic and disorganized since there was nothing unethical or illegal about receiving kickbacks from contractors. The author also found that, procurement had no regulations until 1792 when US Congress passed procurement legislation. The major procurement between 300 B.C-3000 B.C was construction of roads, bridges, railway networks and supplies of foodstuffs, army uniforms and fighting equipments. The study also reveals procurement as a blend of art and science because it is both a theoretical field and an area of practice. The theoretical field (art) is concerned with the teaching or academic study while the practice (science) deals with the day to day activities of procuring and disposing entities. The author, therefore recommends scholars to conduct empirical studies among procurement researchers, lecturers and practitioners in relation to the field procurement should belong to so as to have consensus on procurement field/discipline as it was done with procurement meaning. Finally, since there is no consensus between public and private procurement agenda; it means procurement is not a pure science but it is an art and science.
Comparative effectiveness from a single-arm trial and real-world data: alectinib versus ceritinib
Authors: Davies Jessica , Martinec Michael , Delmar Paul , Coudert Mathieu , Bordogna Walter , Golding Sophie , Martina Reynaldo , Crane Gracy
Published: June 2018

Aim:
To compare the overall survival of
anaplastic lymphoma kinase
-positive non-small-cell lung cancer patients who received alectinib with those who received ceritinib.
Materials & methods:
Two treatment arms (alectinib [n = 183] and ceritinib [n = 67]) were extracted from clinical trials and an electronic health record database, respectively. Propensity scores were applied to balance baseline characteristics. Kaplan–Meier and multivariate Cox regression were conducted.
Results:
After propensity score adjustment, baseline characteristics were balanced. Alectinib had a prolonged median overall survival (alectinib = 24.3 months and ceritinib = 15.6 months) and lower risk of death (hazard ratio: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.48–0.88).
Conclusion:
Alectinib was associated with prolonged overall survival versus ceritinib, which is consistent with efficacy evidence from clinical trials.
Exposition of process-based learning for first year university students
Authors: Callary Bettina , Maher Patrick , Root Emily , Ryan Jennifer
Published: June 2018

In this expository essay, four faculty members co-reflect on the pedagogy used within one first-year course, Introduction to Community Studies (COMS 1100) at Cape Breton University (CBU).  We discuss the responsibility of facilitating five process-based pedagogical approaches. These complex and interrelated processes include: i) self -directed learning, ii) reflexive intra-personal learning, iii) group/inter-personal development, iv) experiential learning, and v) community-based and/or service learning. We describe and give examples of how these approaches help students learn how to learn, function, and grow respectfully with one another and with community.
Please Stop Blabbing: Prescription for Verbal Diarrhea
Authors: Chen Victoria
Published: June 2018

Higher education can be seen as a “gateway” to entering professional careers (Rubenson, 2010), yet the teaching and learning practices used in the classroom may not always prepare students for their futures the way instructors intended, one example is the use of student participation to increase interaction and learning in the classroom. Although verbalizing thoughts can help students learn, students in this study felt they were more often rewarded for frequency of their contribution instead of quality of their contribution which challenges its intended use. They called it “verbal diarrhea” and explained how prominent it was in their university learning experiences making the learning environment not only disengaging and a practice they dreaded but also unrealistic to the real world setting. However, in the Active Learning Classroom (ALC), students noticed verbal diarrhea was significantly reduced and for the most of the time non-existent, and made their learning more authentic (Herrington, Reeves, & Oliver, 2014). This paper presents case studies of students’ lived experiences in their undergraduate degree, and their “prescriptions” and recommendations to instructors and other students on avoiding verbal diarrhea and encouraging meaningful discussions facilitated by the learning environment.
Taking Social Entrepreneurship Education to the Next Level – A Teaching and Learning Project at Renaissance College (University of New Brunswick)
Authors: Mengel Thomas , Tantawy Maha Mohamed
Published: June 2018

In this paper we present the results of a scholarship of teaching and learning research project we conducted in 2016/17 at Renaissance College, University of New Brunswick. Our case study describes the challenges and successes of the student-centered re-design of a course about social entrepreneurship, a mandatory component of an undergraduate interdisciplinary leadership program. In particular, the project aimed at improvingStudents' engagement, andStudents' satisfactionparticularly for students who start the course at a lower engagement level.We first systematically evaluated pre-existing data on earlier runs of the course. Then we conducted interviews and a focus group with graduates in 2016 which provided additional information. The analysis of this dataset informed our comprehensive and systematic evidence-based redesign of the course for the offering in the winter of 2017. Finally, we used targeted surveys in March 2017 that provided data on the results of the course redesign and on student learning.In summary, the data suggested that the redesign of this course has significantly improved students’ learning experience, the clarity of course requirements, and students’ self-directed learning. This paper may be helpful also for scholarship of teaching and learning projects in other fields of study aiming at adult learner oriented and evidence-based course redesign.
Student-Generated Interview Podcasts: An Assignment Template
Authors: Mathany Clarke , Dodd Jason
Published: June 2018

Podcast assignments in higher education foster students’ deep engagement in course content, knowledge construction, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. Persuaded by the success of previous podcast case studies, we designed a podcast assignment in a First Year Seminar course wherein students created a ten-minute podcast based on an interview that compared theoretical concepts to the lived experience of the interviewee. Students were guided through four distinct stages of the assignment: (1) knowledge and skill preparation; (2) organizing and conducting the interview; (3) interview synthesis and post-production; and (4) peer review and class reflection. The results of a student survey indicate that the podcast assignment design and format supported students’ achievement of learning outcomes and that students valued the podcast assignment. From the instructors’ perspective, the podcast assignment allowed students to achieve learning outcomes, improve oral communication skills, and engage with course content in a deep and authentic way. Finally, we provide an assignment template with timelines for instructors considering implementing a student-generated podcast into their course and suggestions for its implementation.
Challenges and Successes: Faculty Reflections on a College Teaching Development Program
Authors: Jeppesen Alison , Joyce Brenda
Published: June 2018

Does participation in a reflective teaching development program transform educators?   In a three-year teaching development program, faculty met in small interdisciplinary groups with peer facilitators and used online resources to complement their learning activities. The first two cohorts of participants found that involvement in a teaching development program encouraged them to develop self-reflective practices that they viewed as positively impacting their teaching. While valuing the collaborative and collegial relationships created through program participation as these supported their individual growth and development, faculty also identified challenges that created barriers to their participation in the program.
Managing the transition from concussion to return to learn in postsecondary education: strategies based on principles of UDL
Authors: Frost Gail , Connolly Maureen
Published: June 2018

Concussion is a functional brain injury that can produce physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep-related symptoms.  With correct management, most symptoms will resolve within a month and a gradual, progressive return to activity (cognitive and physical) that allows students to stay below the thresholds that make symptoms worse, can be started after the immediate post-impact rest period of 24-48 hours. The 6-step Return-to-Learn protocol works well to manage the return to the classroom for elementary and high school-aged students, however it is difficult to implement in a postsecondary setting, as it requires a level of monitoring not generally available through college or university student wellness centres. As a result, course instructors are often given the task of providing accommodations to help students recovering from concussion manage and master the content and complete the required work to pass their course. This paper will discuss the challenges facing the postsecondary student recovering from concussion and provide accommodation ideas and examples, with resources, that instructors may find helpful.
Exploring the Foundations for Student Success: A SoTL Journey
Authors: Lockhart Wallace , Wuetherick Brad , Joorisity Nola
Published: June 2018

This paper illustrates the chronology of a research project which began in 2010 and continues today.  The research has evolved over time from a focus on the phenomenon (developing an understanding of student diversity and its impacts on student success), to experimental research (to learn the impact or benefits derived from the introduction of high impact practices), to a more complex understanding of the foundations for student success.  The fourth stage of the research, which is just underway, divides our efforts into two distinct directions.  The first is quantitative research utilizing institutional and learning management system data which was previously untracked and untapped.  The second is a shift to employing more qualitative research tools aimed at advocacy and institutional change.  Through each phase of the research the paper presents two distinct perspectives: First is the perspective of instructors-turned-SoTL-researchers as we muddle our way through understanding our challenges and learning how to use SoTL research methods to help guide the way.  The second perspective is that of an established SoTL researcher, who provides commentary and guidance to our journey.  Our hope is that the reader finds these two perspectives of a research journey both informative and valuable in providing insights into how a long-term research project might unfold.
International Seminar – Contributions to the Development Agenda on Intellectual Property Rights
Authors: Castro Ana Celia , Bohrer Maria Beatriz Amorim
Published: June 2018

TRIPS as it stands is against the interests of developing countries, and needsreform. In developing their own patent law, developing countries need to recognizethat there is now near consensus among informed observers that patentlaw and practice have, in some cases, overshot, and need to be reformed. Thatis the burden of the recent NAS/NRC report on “A Patent System for the 21stCentury.
Policy Space for Intellectual Property Management: Contrasting Multilateral and Regional-Bilateral Arrangements
Authors: Shadlen Kenneth C.
Published: June 2018

Global governance in intellectual property (IP) has changed dramaticallyin the last two decades. What was once principally an instrument of nationalpolicy is now increasingly subject to international disciplines. I contrast the newrestrictions placed on IP management that developing countries accept as partiesto the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects ofIntellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) with the constraints they face as membersof Regional and Bilateral Trade Agreements (RBTAs) with the United States. Ihighlight the areas where countries retain opportunities for policy innovationdespite their WTO obligations and provide examples of how some countries haveintroduced and retained measures that tailor IP management to local conditionsand needs, all while meeting the new TRIPS obligations. Moreover, I show howthese opportunities are circumscribed by RBTAs across all dimensions of patentpolicy, countries that are parties to such RBTAs have significantly less autonomy intheir management of IP. In sum, the proliferation of RBTAs presents the greatestthreat to countries’ capacities to manage IP for development objectives.
O Aeroporto Internacional de Viracopos como fator de desenvolvimento para a região de Campinas e competitividade internacional para empresas
Authors: Cappa Josmar
Published: June 2018

Este artigo procurou compreender as vantagens competitivas do Aeroporto de Viracopos frente ao Aeroporto de Guarulhos, a partir da análise das exportações e importações de mercadorias dos setores eletroeletrônico e automotivo entre 2005 e 2007 realizadas nesses aeroportos.As características da região de Campinas foram recuperadas porque investimentos em infraestrutura de transportes contribuíram para formar uma estrutura econômica integrada e diversificada.E o referencial teórico da logística industrial foi utilizado para compreender esses aeroportos como infraestruturas integradas às estratégias de produção das empresas no comércio exterior, diante da maior internacionalização dos mercados na economia contemporânea, provocando impactos econômicos nas regiões onde estão inseridos.
Determinantes macroeconômicas do número de viajantes estrangeiros ao Brasil e da receita por viajante
Authors: Meurer Roberto
Published: June 2018

As viagens internacionais são parte relevante da estruturaeconômica dos países, pelo volume de recursos envolvidos e sua importânciapara o balanço de pagamentos. Neste trabalho analisa-se o comportamentodo número de viajantes estrangeiros ao Brasil e da receita média gerada porviajante. O comportamento dessas variáveis é influenciado por variáveismacroeconômicas, como renda e taxa de câmbio, que refletem a possibilidadede gastos e o custo relativo da viagem em relação aos destinos alternativos.Foram utilizados dados anuais de 1970 a 2007. Concluiu-se que o númerode viajantes é sensível à renda do resto do mundo e menos à taxa de câmbio,enquanto as variações do gasto por viajante têm relação negativa comdepreciações da moeda brasileira. Estes resultados podem significar que osestrangeiros no Brasil tendem a adquirir o mesmo conjunto de produtos,independentemente do seu custo em moeda estrangeira. Isto possivelmenteocorre porque, após tomada a decisão de viajar, influenciada pelo câmbio, osgastos não são muito sensíveis ao seu custo em moeda estrangeira.
Autorreferencia, Contágio e Flutuações Econômicas
Authors: Lima Luiz Antonio De Oliveira
Published: June 2018

O objetivo deste artigo é contestar a hipótese walrasiana de queum sistema econômico tenderá sempre para um equilíbrio único e quemudanças destes ocorrerão somente por alterações nos “fundamentais”.Para contestar tal afirmação serão consideradas duas situações nas quaisequilíbrios não walrasianos podem ocorrer em função de variáveis exógenasnão fundamentais: o modelo de “path dependence” no qual os equilíbriosdependem de trajetórias “não racionais” dos agentes e os chamados modelosde “sunspots” determinados por aspectos aparentemente não relevantes daeconomia. Ambas as hipóteses supõe “incerteza keynesiana”.
Compra de votos: estimativas do efeito do gasto eleitoral nas eleições do DF em 2006
Authors: Ferreira Pedro Fernando
Published: June 2018

Este trabalho estima o impacto dos gastos de campanha no resultadodas eleições para deputado federal do Distrito Federal em 2006. O efeitodesses gastos é menor do que o esperado e características da história políticados candidatos desempenham papel significativo na quantidade de votosrecebidos. O impacto dos gastos no resultado eleitoral é tão menor quantomaior for o dispêndio, de forma que o alto volume de gastos eleitorais feito pelos candidatos parece exagerado. Ainda que o dinheiro possua importância para o resultado eleitoral, ele “compra” bem menos votos do que a variável “poder”, um resultado importante para uma eventual reforma do processo eleitoral.
Violência e Desempenho dos Alunos nas Escolas Brasileiras: uma análise a partir do SAEB 2011
Authors: Oliveira Victor , Ferreira Diego
Published: June 2018

O artigo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos da violência nas escolas sobre o desempenho acadêmico dos alunos do 9º ano do Ensino Fundamental no ano de 2011 a partir dos microdados do SAEB. Os resultados indicaram que a violência escolar reduz a probabilidade de os alunos apresentarem um desempenho adequado. As características das escolas, dos professores, dos diretores e as proxies de capital humano e socioeconômico apresentaram os sinais esperados, com exceção da variável rotatividade. Observou-se também que a experiência do professor reduz a correlação negativa entre violência escolar e proficiência dos alunos.
Income Transfer Policies and Nutritional Condition of Children: An Evaluation of “Bolsa Família”
Authors: Andrade Mônica Viegas , Chein Flávia , Ribas Rafael Perez , Puig-Junoy Jaume
Published: June 2018

This paper investigates the impact of the Bolsa Familia program, a conditional cash transfer program focused on Brazilian poor families, on children‘s nutritional status in a context of low monitoring of conditionalities. The analysis is carried out using data from a baseline survey conducted in 2005, the “Bolsa Família” Impact Evaluation Research. The evaluation is made using the Propensity Score Matchingtechnique. Besides considering observational differences between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of Bolsa Família Program, our empirical strategy also addresses some concerns about informational issues in order to take into account potential endogeneity of the decision to participate in the Program. Our final results show a positive effect of Bolsa Família Program on children nutritional status only whencontrolling for the informational bias and for those children fulfilling educational requirements; however, this positive impact on nutritional status is restricted to BMIfor-age but does not affect height-for-age.
Evolução do emprego público no Reino Unido: o papel das privatizações/nacionalizações e das políticas sociais desde a Segunda Revolução Industrial até os tempos atuais
Authors: Mattos Fernando Augusto Mansor de
Published: June 2018

Este artigo analisa a  evolução da quantidade e do perfil do emprego público no Reino Unido desde a época da Segunda Revolução Industrial até o presente. Os indicadores de emprego público no Reino Unido mostram que, em diferentes períodos históricos, os processos de constituição de empresas públicas ou de nacionalização ou privatização das empresas públicas já existentes, assim como a constituição e ampliação de políticas sociais estiveram entre os principais fatores que provocaram aumento do emprego público no país. Na seção final do artigo, procura-se avaliar como a recente crise econômica tem afetado o estoque e o perfil do emprego público no Reino Unido.
A indústria brasileira no Nordeste e as desigualdades inter e intre-regionais
Authors: Saboia João
Published: June 2018

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Ação Afirmativa no Brasil: Fundamentos e críticas
Authors: Júnior João Feres
Published: June 2018

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Em busca da estabilidade perdida: Explorando alguns limites para o ordenamento das finanças internacionais
Authors: Cunha André Moreira
Published: June 2018

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Coordenação da qualidade em cadeias produtivas de alimentos: O caso dos queijos finos no Brasil
Authors: Rezende Daniel Carvalho de , Wilkinson John , Rezende Cristiane Ferreira
Published: June 2018

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Novas polarizações – ainda sobre esquerda e direita
Authors: Nobre Marcos
Published: June 2018

Posicionando-se contra qualquer tipo de dogmatismo, o artigo parteda idéia de que esquerda e direita se dividiram sempre segundo a prioridadeque cada qual tem conferido, respectivamente, à igualdade e à liberdade. Chegaà conclusão de que a divisão continua a se dar nesses termos. Mas, enquantoa direita permanece aferrada ao primado da liberdade, a esquerda tende amanter em suspenso esse juízo de prioridade, cuja determinação deve dar-senas lutas concretas que se tem movido em favor da ampliação da autonomiacidadã. Essa nova caracterização é apresentada como conseqüência da aceitação,por importantes parcelas da esquerda, do campo do Estado Democráticode Direito, não apenas como terreno legítimo de disputa com a direita, mascomo portador de potenciais emancipatórios suscetíveis de serem realizados.
A natureza da firma contemporânea: O problema da governança corporativa à luz da história do pensamento econômico
Authors: Kerstenetzky Jaques
Published: June 2018

O artigo resume a natureza da firma de acordo com diferentes abordagensda história do pensamento econômico, agrupando-as em duas classes:perspectivas de eficiência (alocativas) e perspectivas de crescimento(acumulativas). Em seguida examina contribuições que têm na sociedade anônimado século XX o seu objeto de análise, destacando suas relações com omomento histórico e enquadrando-as na proposta dicotômica desenvolvida noinício do artigo. Conclui com observações críticas.
ANALYSIS OF KINEMATIC FOR LEGS OF A HEXAPOD USING DENAVIT-HARTENBERG CONVENTION
Authors: Qingsheng Luo , Andika Julpri
Published: June 2018

The headway of manipulator robots makes the development of a hexapod quite fast. Unfortunately, a hexapod is unstable to moving in a regular movement with some values added to programming algorithms. Various techniques implemented yet to the algorithms, like entering the degree values of each servo. However, to simplify the implementation of the algorithms, need some equations. This paper offered a hexapod control system based on Arduino that using Denavit-Hartenberg parameters to produce the equations. Various experiments have performed. Based on the experiments the offered system able to simplify the programming algorithms.
HUMAN FOLLOWING ON ROS FRAMEWORK A MOBILE ROBOT
Authors: Priyandoko Gigih , Wei Choi Kah , Achmad Muhammad Sobirin Hendriyawan
Published: June 2018

Service mobile robot is playing a more critical role in today's society as more people such as a disabled person or the elderly are in need of mobile robot assistance. An autonomous person following ability shows great importance to the overall role of service mobile robot in assisting human. The objective of this paper focuses on developing a robot follow a person. The robot is equipped with the necessary sensors such as a Microsoft Kinect sensor and a Hokuyo laser sensor. Four suitable tracking methods are introduced in this project which is implemented and tested on the person following algorithm. The tracking methods implemented are face detection, leg detection, color detection and person blob detection. All of the algorithms implementations in this project is performed using Robot Operating System (ROS). The result showed that the mobile robot could track and follow the target person based on the person movement.
DESIGNING TRANSLATION TOOL: BETWEEN SIGN LANGUAGE TO SPOKEN TEXT ON KINECT TIME SERIES DATA USING DYNAMIC TIME WARPING
Authors: Putera Zico Pratama , Anasanti Mila Desi , Priambodo Bagus
Published: June 2018

The gesture is one of the most natural and expressive methods for the hearing impaired. Most researchers, however, focus on either static gestures, postures or a small group of dynamic gestures due to the complexity of dynamic gestures. We propose the Kinect Translation Tool to recognize the user's gesture. As a result, the Kinect Translation Tool can be used for bilateral communication with the deaf community. Since real-time detection of a large number of dynamic gestures is taken into account, some efficient algorithms and models are required. The dynamic time warping algorithm is used here to detect and translate the gesture. Kinect Sign Language should translate sign language into written and spoken words. Conversely, people can reply directly with their spoken word, which is converted into literal text together with the animated 3D sign language gestures. The user study, which included several prototypes of the user interface, was carried out with the observation of ten participants who had to gesture and spell the phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The speech recognition tests for simple phrases have therefore shown good results. The system also recognized the participant's gesture very well during the test. The study suggested that a natural user interface with Microsoft Kinect could be interpreted as a sign language translator for the hearing impaired.
SUPPLIER SELECTION BASED ON CAPABILITIES INDEX FOR MULTIPLE CHARACTERISTICS WITH ONE SIDED SPECIFICATION
Authors: Prasetyo Erik Bagus , Kurniati Nani
Published: June 2018

Raw materials are a significant requirement in the production process for manufacturing companies. In meeting the needs of raw materials for the production process, most manufacturing firms rely on suppliers. Supplier selection is an essential part of manufacturing companies. From several supplier selection criteria, quality is one of the fundamental standards and is used in supplier assessment. Selecting suppliers based on the quality of their products will have a positive impact on manufacturing companies, such as increased profits through reduced operational costs and increased market share. The problem faced is the lack of accuracy in choosing qualified suppliers. In this study will compare two suppliers at manufacturing companies and pick one that has a higher capability value. Supplier selection is made by using multiple characteristic capability indexes. The Supplier will be selected by comparing the ratio of two suppliers. Numerical calculations are performed on leather suppliers in shoe companies based on bursting quality, tear strength, tensile strength and elongation. The result of the calculation can be seen that supplier B is chosen as a better supplier. Characteristics of quality will affect the production process and application of shoes.
PARAFFIN PROBLEM TREATING ALONG THE FLOWLINE (STUDY CASE: FROM WELLHEAD “X” TO THE SEPARATOR”)
Authors: Herianto Herianto
Published: June 2018

Paraffin deposition becomes a problem in the crude oil transportation system in surface production facilities, especially in oilfield flowline. The cause is big pressure drop which can inhibit the fluid flow rate. Paraffin problem occurrence is affected by specific factors, such as crude oil characteristics, flowing pressure and oil temperature drop below the oil pour point. From the parameter mentioned before, the potential of experiencing paraffin deposition in the flowline from the wellhead to the separator needs to be analyzed. From the physical properties analysis, paraffin deposition occurs when the temperature is decreased below the oil pour point (43 OC). In this case, the wellhead temperature is 65 OC. Paraffin problem countermeasures are being done by installing insulation along the flowline to resolve the fluid heat loss. If the previous countermeasure method could not solve the problem, a sand heater is needed to be installed to heat up the fluid inside the flowline in a certain point of distance.
Otel İşletmeleri Çalışanlarının İletişim Becerileri: Artvin Örneği
Authors: Oğan Yener , Akar Şahingöz Semra
Published: June 2018

Etkili iletişim becerileri, insan
iliş­kilerinde ve mesleki anlamda ilişkileri kolaylaştırıcı olabilmektedir.
Dolayısıyla tüm meslek gruplarında belli
düzeyde iletişim becerileri gerekmektedir. Bu nedenle otel işletmelerinde
çalışanların iletişim becerilerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın
örneklemini, Kültür ve
Turizm Bakanlığı’na kayıtlı Artvin ilinde toplam 13 turizm işletme belgeli otel
işletmesi oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada veriler İletişim Becerileri Değerlendirme Ölçeği anket formu ile elde
edilmiştir. Anket formunda otel işletmelerinin demografik bilgileri
incelendiğinde; çalışanların üçte ikisi erkek, çalışanların çoğu lise mezunu,
çalışanların yarısından fazlası 18-27 yaş aralığında, çalışanların meslekteki
deneyimleri genellikle 0-5 yıl arasında ve çalışılanların ağırlıklı olarak
yiyecek içecek bölümünde çalıştıkları bilgilerine ulaşılmıştır. Otel
işletmelerinde çalışanların görüşleri anket formunda Likert tipi sorularla
saptanmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışanların eğitim düzeyleri ve çalıştıkları
pozisyonun “iletişim becerileri” ile ilişkili olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Cumhuriyet Döneminde Hakkari'de Sağlık (1923-1960)
Authors: Özgen Özden
Published: June 2018

Bu
makalede 1923 ve 1960 yılları arasında Tek Parti ile Demokrat Parti
dönemlerinde Hakkari’deki sağlık teşkilatlanması ve halkın yaşadığı sağlık
sorunları yer almaktadır. Halkın sağlık sorunları karşısında yaşadığı
zorlukların neler olduğu ve devletin bu sorunları çözmek için gerçekleştirdiği
yatırımlar açıklanmıştır. Makalenin hazırlanmasında özellikle arşiv belgeleri,
süreli yayınlar ve ikincil kaynaklardan faydalanılmıştır. Makalenin ulaştığı
nihai sonuç; Tek Parti dönemine kıyasla Demokrat Parti döneminde Hakkari’de
sağlık yapılanmasına önem verilmesine rağmen sağlık teşkilatlanmasının her iki
dönemde de gerçekleştirilemediği ve halkın sağlık sorunlarını devamlı yaşadığı
yönündedir.
Öncü Düşünürlerinin Yaklaşımları Çerçevesinde Postmodern Sosyal Teoriye Yönelik Eleştirel Bir Analiz
Authors: GİRGİN Orçun
Published: June 2018

Modernliğin
sona ererek postmodern bir tarihsel çağın başladığını öne süren postmodernizm,
sosyal teori gelenekleri arasında radikal bir yaklaşımı temsil etmektedir.
Postmodernizmin meta anlatıların çöktüğüne, yaratıcı öznenin öldüğüne, anlam
düzeninin yıkıldığına ve üretim biçiminde köklü değişikliklerin meydana
geldiğine ilişkin tezleri, aslen, modern yaşamı örgütleyen ilkelerin ortadan
kalktığı iddiasına dayanmaktadır. İlkelerin yerini farklılıkların alması
karşısında, insanların bir araya geldiği ortak zemin olarak toplumun da sona
erdiği kabul edilmektedir. Postmodernizm, bu bağlamda, yeni bir ilişkiler
ağının ortaya çıktığını ilan etmektedir. Bununla birlikte, postmodern
teorisyenler ortaya çıktığını öne sürdükleri yeni insanlık durumuna
yaklaşımları konusunda birbirlerinden ayrılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, postmodern
teorinin üç öncü isminin düşüncelerini irdeleyerek, postmodernizmin temel
iddialarını eleştirel bağlamda tartışacaktır.
INVENTABILIDADE, TRAMAS E FIOS: A FORMAÇÃO DE TECELÂS MINEIRAS
Authors: Castro Amanda Motta
Published: June 2018

Este artigo é um recorte da tese de Doutorado defendida em 2015, intitulada: Fios, tramas, cores, repassos e inventabilidade: a formação de tecelãs em Resende Costa - MG. O objetivo principal da pesquisa foi o de analisar como ocorre o processo pedagógico da tecelagem manual desenvolvido entre as montanhas de Minas Gerais. Nesse local, a maioria das pessoas sobrevive da tecelagem manual, e a economia da cidade gira em torno da produção artesanal. Para analisar a complexidade dessas pedagogias, utilizamos o conhecimento produzido na América Latina, tendo como base a Educação Popular e os Estudos Feministas. A metodologia da investigação teve como base a pesquisa participante e a metodologia feminista, realizada por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, observação participante e diário de campo. A pesquisa empírica resultou em um vasto material: 126 páginas de entrevistas digitadas em espaço simples, 248 fotos, um caderno de anotações da observação participante, além de 32 páginas de repassos. Entre os resultados encontrados, constatou-se que o processo de produção artesanal compreende uma série de técnicas e de conhecimentos. Entretanto, por ser esse um conhecimento majoritariamente popular e das mulheres, a complexidade percebida pelo olhar de quem pesquisa parece desfazer-se na vida das artesãs e dar lugar ao invisível. Conclui-se, ainda, que um dos processos mais ricos na formação das tecelãs acontece por meio da experiência e do desejo de partilhar, uma pedagogia criada e desenvolvida pelas mulheres tecelãs ao longo dos tempos. Essa inventabilidade mantém a tradição da tecelagem, por meio de uma corrente viva, em que as artesãs mais experientes repassam seus saberes para outras mulheres que elas escolhem para ser as novas detentoras das técnicas do tecer. É preciso olhar para a experiência das mulheres, aprender com elas e conceber essas experiências como formadoras de aprendizagens que criam e (re)criam.Palavras-chave: Estudos Feministas. Educação Popular. Pedagogias. Trabalho de mulheres.
O CONHECIMENTO DISCIPLINAR DOCENTE PARA ENSINAR CIÊNCIAS NATURAIS: REFLEXÕES PARA A FORMAÇÃO INICIAL DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Núñez Isauro Beltrán , Ramalho Betania Leite
Published: June 2018

O conhecimento do conteúdo a se ensinar é considerado relevante na constituição da profissionalização da docência. Ele é a maior competência do professor. Por isso, diversos estudos têm abordado os conhecimentos profissionais dos professores para ensinar ciências enfatizando o Conhecimento Pedagógico do Conteúdo, e o conhecimento disciplinar tem sido menos estudado. Neste artigo, apresenta-se uma reflexão sobre o conhecimento profissional disciplinar, com foco em sua natureza e em sua dimensão e se mostra que, como às vezes se supõe, ele não se configura apenas no corpo teórico. Esta reflexão pode contribuir para que se repense a formação inicial dos professores de ciências, na perspectiva da profissionalização da docência.Palavras-chave: Conhecimento profissional. Conhecimento disciplinar. Profissionalização docente.
MEMÓRIAS EDUCACIONAL E POLÍTICA DE UMA PROFESSORA DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE (1978-2008)
Authors: Fernandes Jessica Luana , Sena Fabiana
Published: June 2018

Este estudo pretendeu dar visibilidade às memórias de uma professora do Rio Grande do Norte, Valdilene Verônica de Albuquerque Lobo e analisar sua trajetória educacional e seu engajamento político e social na cidade de Pau dos Ferros – RN, entre os anos de 1978 e 2008. O interesse pela história dessa professora surgiu porque, quando tomamos conhecimento da trajetória de mulheres educadoras engajadas politicamente nos movimentos sindicais e sociais de Pau dos Ferros, nossa curiosidade nos fez questionar sobre a representatividade feminina na política dessa cidade. Para compreender o processo de construção da identidade professoral de Valdilene Verônica de Albuquerque Lobo, utilizamos fontes orais (história oral), para que ela narrasse seu processo de escolarização formal articulado entre histórias familiares e configurações políticas. Assim, neste estudo, não atentamos para a professora e seus eventos narrados como um retrato fiel do passado, porquanto a memória é algo mutável e ressignificada a partir do olhar do presente. Palavras-chave: Memória. Docência. Política.
Political and business leaderships in managing public service organisation
Authors: Alsaid Loai Ali , Mutiganda Jean Claude
Published: June 2018

This study analyses the relationship between the state’s political ideologies and the implementation of cost management strategies during the re-privatisation of a public sector organisation. Drawing on the Dillard et al.’s (2004) conceptual framework, we conducted a case study in a public sector organisation operating in the electricity market of Egypt. Data was gathered through document analysis, interviews, meetings observations and continuous interactions with key informants from 2013 to 2014. The findings show that the implementation of cost management strategies had a political basis, grounded in the state’s reformative ideologies concerning re-privatisation of the public sector organisation. The re-privatisation failed because the state failed to convince a potential international investor. A theoretical contribution is to show the relevance of cost management strategies when used as a political tool to achieve a business goal, such as improving a public sector organisation’s performance management in a developing country. This is the first empirical case study to analyse management accounting change based on the state’s political ideologies in the Maghreb region of Africa. The key difference between this global trend elsewhere and in the Egyptian State, as in some other Islamic countries, is that Egypt was both nationalistic and militarised.
A REVIEW ON USAGE OF OPTIMIZATION METHODS IN GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION
Authors: ÖZKARACA Osman
Published: June 2018

In the study, a general
assessment has been carried out on the optimization works in geothermal energy
systems. In consideration of such assessments, an optimization guide has been
proposed that can be helpful for researchers when used in optimization works.
This guide summarizes the processes in optimization works, points that needs to
be paid attention in such processes, and some suggestions of example methods.
Upon assessment of optimization works on geothermal systems, it is seen that
meta-intuitive algorithms, which are high strategies for research of searching
space especially through different methods, are highly successful. However, it
has been concluded that studies have been carried out not on real-time
optimization practices, but rather on the model in general.
Cyclin D1 expression of different histological grades in oral squamous cell carcinoma patients from northern India
Authors: Gatoo Manzoor , Dar Ayaz
Published: June 2018

Cyclin D1 expression was positive in 35 cases of oral cancer with a Cyclin D1 positivity of 22.16?22.18. The percentage of positive cases as well as Cyclin D1 positivity showed an increase as the grade of differentiation advanced. No significant association was found between Cyclin D1 positivity and degree of differentiation of tumors (p=0.138). A significant difference in Cyclin D1 positivity was observed (p=0.043) comparing well differentiated (16.61?17.89) and poorly differentiated (37.0?32.51) tumors, as well as between well differentiated (16.61?17.89) and moderately differentiate tumors (24.38?21.93; p=0.002). Similarly, significant difference in Cyclin D1 positivity was observed comparing moderately differentiated (24.38?21.93) and poorly differentiated tumors (37.0?32.51; p=0.043). Cyclin D1 expression was more frequently seen in hard palate (75%), buccal mucosa (67%) and lip (60%) while expression of Cyclin D1 was less frequent in sites like gingiva (0%), tongue (40%) and floor of mouth (43%). There was no association between Cyclin D1 expression and primary site of oral cancer (p=0.528) in tobacco and betel quid chewers of northern India.
Natural politics according to Aristotle
Authors: Jaulin Annick
Published: June 2018

What does Nature mean in the famous Aristotelian formula ?man is, by nature,
a political animal?? Within the context of the discussion with the Socratic
assertions in Plato?s Republic, Nature means that polis is not the result
of deficiency, but the expression of a positive desire. Thus, for human
beings, there is no state of nature before political life. This does not
mean that everything that is political is natural.
Machiavelli’s realist image of humanity and his justification of the state
Authors: Knoll Manuel
Published: June 2018

This article examines Machiavelli?s image of humanity. It argues against the
prevailing views that characterize it either as pessimistic or optimistic
and defends the thesis that the Floren?tine has a realist image of humanity.
Machiavelli is a psychological egoist who conceives of man as a being whose
actions are motivated by his drives, appetites, and passions, which lead him
often to immoral behavior. Man?s main drives are ?ambition? (ambizione) and
?avarice? (avarizia). This article also investigates Machiavelli?s concept
of nature and shows that, for him, the constancy of human nature is the
central premise that makes the scientific analysis of politics possible.
Despite the fact that human drives and capabilities are the same at all
times, good laws, military training, and religion allow man to be changed
and educated toward ?virtue? (virt?). To make such changes in man, however,
presupposes a good legal and political order. Machiavelli justifies the
state because of its capacity to reshape human nature and to improve man.
The state is not only a coercive power but a moral institution. This leads
to the conclusion that Machiavelli does not separate politics from morality
as most scholars claim.
Legal ideology and the commons: Why are jurists falling behind?
Authors: Valguarnera Filippo
Published: June 2018

The last quarter of a century has featured a surge in interest and studies on
the commons, spearheaded, of course, by the efforts of Elinor Ostrom. These
efforts have problematized the once well-established paradigm of the tragedy
of the commons most clearly described by Garrett Hardin in 1968. One could
say that the commons, thus, have become a fundamental field of study in most
social sciences. This is not the case in the field of legal scholarship
(with one noticeable exception that I will discuss later), which leads me to
the overarching issue of this essay, namely the difficult relationship
between jurists and the commons. The phrase ?difficult relationship? does
not refer to an explicit antagonism, but to something even worse: complete
indifference and a scandalous lack of knowledge. While my main purpose is to
try to explain this sorry state of affairs, I also hope to make a more
general point on the nature of law and legal change. In this sense, the
commons can be considered a case-study in legal theory. The main issue of
this paper is to tackle following sub-questions. What is the status of
commons in the Western European legal discourse? Why do most legal scholars
pay such a poor attention to the growing literature on the commons in other
disciplines? What factors contribute to this peculiar case of cultural
deafness? What promise of improvement does the future hold?
The European national welfare states and the dissolution of the EU
Authors: Altaras Penda
Published: June 2018

This paper examines the causes of prominent radical political options and
behaviors that are already visible on a daily basis in the European Union.
In public discourse there is a simplified belief that the primarily
responsibility for this lies with the immigrants and fear caused by
terrorist attacks carried out in Europe or the old European latent
nationalism. Although these elements undoubtedly contribute to the
development of radicalism, the author argues that the key sources for this
issue should be found in the difficulties encountered by the European
national welfare states. This is the source of ever-greater mutual
intolerance among the citizens of the European Union, which can take on
various forms of political, cultural, ideological and physical conflict. On
the basis of these arguments the author concludes that the European Union is
indeed in a historic milestone but the real danger of the European Union?s
disintegration is not primarily in cultural, civilization, confessional,
security or geopolitical sources, but this source should first be sought
through the prism of the European national social states and the
expectations of citizens referring to them.
Loss of IDO1 Expression From Human Pancreatic β-Cells Precedes Their Destruction During the Development of Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Anquetil Florence , Mondanelli Giada , Gonzalez Nathaly , Rodriguez Calvo Teresa , Zapardiel Gonzalo Jose , Krogvold Lars , Dahl-Jørgensen Knut , Van den Eynde Benoit , Orabona Ciriana , Grohmann Ursula , von Herrath Matthias G.
Published: June 2018

Indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase-1 (IDO1) is a powerful immunoregulatory enzyme that is deficient in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In this study, we present the first systematic evaluation of IDO1 expression and localization in human pancreatic tissue. Although IDO1 was constitutively expressed in β-cells from donors without diabetes, less IDO1 was expressed in insulin-containing islets from double autoantibody-positive donors and patients with recent-onset T1D, although it was virtually absent in insulin-deficient islets from donors with T1D. Scatter plot analysis suggested that IDO1 decay occurred in individuals with multiple autoantibodies, prior to β-cell demise. IDO1 impairment might therefore contribute to β-cell demise and could potentially emerge as a promising therapeutic target.
Effects of powder on microstructure, tensile, and corrosion behavior of aluminum-steel joints
Authors: Huang Jiankang , Wang Ziyi , Yang Fuqian , Yu Shurong , Shi Yu , Fan Ding
Published: June 2018

Using laser welding-brazing technique to join 5A06 Al alloy and ST04Z galvanized steel, the authors study the effect of adding pure powder (Si, Mg, Mn, or Zn) in the joining on the material behavior of welded joints. The results show that the microstructures, tensile behavior, and corrosion behavior of the welded joints are dependent on the powder used in the welding. An intermetallic compound (IMC) layer consisting of Fe2Al5 and FeAl3 is formed between the Al alloy and the steel, which is independent of the pure element powder used. The IMC layer with the use of Zn powder has the least thickness. The welded joints with the use of pure Mg element powder have the largest corrosion resistance.
DEMANDAS DE ENSINO APRENDIZAGEM APRESENTADAS POR PROFESSORES DE CIÊNCIAS E BIOLOGIA DA REDE ESTADUAL NO MUNICÍPIO SORRISO - MT
Authors: Weverton do Prado Edman , Eriléia Pedrotti Mansila Débora
Published: June 2018

A falta de atividades práticas e material didático atrativo representam um entrave para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, gerando o desinteresse dos alunos. Para que a aprendizagem se concretize, é necessário que os métodos utilizados despertem os conhecimentos prévios dos alunos e promovam o avanço da estrutura cognitiva de forma significativa. Nesse sentido, é fundamental conhecer as demandas de ensino aprendizagem dentro de contextos locais, a afim de fornecer subsídios para elaboração de materiais didáticos-pedagógicos que atendam de maneira satisfatória as necessidades específicas dentro da realidade de cada região. O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar essas demandas para o ensino de Biologia, com ênfase no Ensino de Botânica, na rede estadual do município de Sorriso-MT, a partir da percepção dos professores de Ciências e Biologia. Dessa forma, a pesquisa foi desenvolvida a partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, por meio entrevistas semiestruturadas. Os resultados apontaram um desconhecimento, por parte dos professores, de métodos participativos de ensino e despreparo para a utilização de elementos alternativos como ferramentas didáticas. Outro ponto importante foi o desinteresse dos alunos, apontado como principal obstáculo para o processo de ensino- aprendizagem, reforçando a necessidade de produção de material que dê suporte aos professores na prática docente de forma a tornar a aula mais atrativa e conectada ao aluno.