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Evaluación del Programa del Seguro Popular del 2002 al 2005. Impacto en la utilización de servicios médicos, en el gasto en salud y en el mercado laboral
Authors: Arenas Erika , Parker Susan , Rubalcava Luis , Teruel Graciela
Published: August 2016

Este artículo examina el impacto del Seguro Popular (SP) en la utilización de servicios de salud, en el gasto de los hogares en salud y en el mercado laboral. El análisis se realiza por género y origen de la población (urbano y rural) utilizando datos longitudinales de la Encuesta Nacional sobre Niveles de Vida de los Hogares (ENNViH), y el método de emparejamiento de marcadores de propensión. En general, se observa que el SP no ha tenido un impacto en el número de hospitalizaciones y consultas externas, con excepción de las mujeres de origen urbano. El análisis por institución muestra que el SP ha provocado un incremento en la consulta ofrecida en establecimientos de la Secretaría de Salud (SSA) en poblaciones urbanas. Adicionalmente, se observa que el SP ha tenido un impacto negativo en la cobertura del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) y en el empleo formal de las mujeres de origen urbano, y de los hombres de origen rural. En el ámbito del hogar, no se encuentra ningún impacto en el gasto en salud
Progresos y retrocesos del desarrollo económico de Chile en los gobiernos de la Concertación: 1990-2009
Authors: Ffrench-Davis Ricardo
Published: August 2016

En este artículo se examinan las políticas económicas y sus efectos en los cuatro gobiernos de la Concertación de Partidos por la Democracia, en 1990-2009. Se comprueba que en esos dos decenios se logró reducir significativamente la brecha de ingreso por habitante con las economías más desarrolladas y reducir, moderadamente, la desigualdad del ingreso heredadas de la dictadura. Sin embargo, la fuerte velocidad del progreso en los primeros años de retorno a la democracia (un crecimiento per cápita de 5.4% anual en 1990-1998), disminuyó de manera significativa en los años siguientes (a 2.3% en 1999-2009). La causa principal se sitúa en un cambio fundamental en las políticas macroeconómicas y en la persistente ausencia de políticas de desarrollo productivo, crecientemente relevantes al avanzar a través de etapas intermedias de desarrollo. Con todo, durante los dos decenios, el crecimiento per cápita fue notablemente superior al registrado durante la dictadura (1.3% en 1974-1989 con acrecentada desigualdad, versus 3.7% y cierta reducción de la desigualdad en 1990-2009
Un enfoque monetario de la inflación en el largo plazo. El caso de Uruguay (1870-2010)
Authors: Brum Conrado , Román Carolina , Willebald Henry
Published: August 2016

El objetivo de este artículo es explicar el comportamiento de la inflación en Uruguay durante el largo plazo (1870-2010). Se utiliza un modelo de inflación monetaria, pues se entiende que la trayectoria de largo plazo de la inflación debería estar determinada por las condiciones de equilibrio en el mercado de dinero. Se estima una curva de Phillips del tipo forward-looking, que incluye como variable explicativa de las expectativas de inflación el crecimiento del núcleo monetario (definido como la tasa de crecimiento tendencial de la oferta nominal de dinero que excede al crecimiento de largo plazo de la demanda real de dinero, el que es guiado por la evolución del producto potencial (output adjusted core money, OACM). Se encuentra que el impacto del OACM en la inflación es positivo y significativo, aunque no se rechaza que en el corto plazo sea igual que otros efectos. Sin embargo, en el largo plazo, el OACM tiene un impacto unitario en la tasa de inflación. A partir de la comparación del OACM con la inflación, se construye un indicador de monetización que permite indagar sobre los procesos de desmonetización y remonetización que experimentó esta economía en los últimos 140 años
La incidencia de la formación en la edad adulta en la empleabilidad de los individuos. El caso de España
Authors: Corrales-Herrero Helena , Rodríguez-Prado Beatriz
Published: August 2016

En la actualidad existe un reconocimiento generalizado de que la inversión en formación inicial genera rendimientos para el individuo y la sociedad. Sin embargo, poco se sabe de los beneficios económicos de la formación en la edad adulta (adult learning o lifelong learning). El objetivo de este artículo es estimar el impacto del aprendizaje (formal o no formal) en la edad adulta sobre la empleabilidad de los individuos aplicando técnicas de emparejamiento (propensity score matching) a los datos de la Encuesta sobre la Participación de la Población Adulta en las Actividades de Aprendizaje (EADA). Los resultados muestran que el aprendizaje no formal tiene un impacto positivo, tanto para desempleados como para empleados. No obstante, este impacto no es homogéneo, y se han detectado diferencias significativas por sexo, edad y nivel de estudios inicial. Otros factores relacionados con la formación, como quién la financia y el motivo por el cual se realiza, también han mostrado ser muy significativos
Desigualdad salarial y potencial de mercado. Evidencia para México
Authors: Cardoso-Vargas Carlos Enrique
Published: August 2016

Este artículo examina la relación entre el potencial de mercado y los salarios de los trabajadores manufactureros en las entidades federativas de México, utilizando un modelo estándar de Nueva Geografía Económica (NGE). En la evaluación se considera un aspecto relevante en países en desarrollo, como lo es la distinción entre trabajadores formales e informales. Las estimaciones arrojan que, en general, la elasticidad del potencial de mercado sobre los salarios es de 0.082, la cual es robusta a diversas medidas relacionadas con las teorías de aglomeración urbana y a problemas de endogeneidad y autocorrelación espacial. También se encuentra que los salarios de los trabajadores informales son menos sensibles a cambios en el potencial de mercado en comparación con los salarios de los empleados formales y se benefician de externalidades generadas por la presencia de firmas extranjeras. Una simulación sugiere que hasta 10.7% de la diferencia salarial entre trabajadores de los estados fronterizos con los Estados Unidos y los localizados en el sur de México, puede atribuirse a la geografía económica; este efecto es menor para los trabajadores informales y para el caso de los formales se duplica
Reforma tributaria en fases
Authors: Chávez Ricardo , García Carlos
Published: August 2016

En este artículo el principal objetivo es analizar tanto cualitativa como cuantitativamente el impacto del momento de una reforma tributaria, es decir, el aumento progresivo y avisado (en fases) de los impuestos en contraposición con una reforma de una sola vez. Los resultados indican que una reforma en fase debiera producir dos efectos: un efecto sustitución que impulsa a las empresas a adelantar inversión y con ello debiera aumentar el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) y la inflación. La reacción del banco central debiera ser subir la tasa de interés. El otro efecto es negativo y consiste en un efecto riqueza que reduce el precio de las acciones y aumenta el tipo de cambio, Tomando como ejemplo el caso de Chile, que realizó una reforma en base recientemente (2014): se tiene que un aumento de 1% de los impuestos debería producir, producto de la distorsión intertemporal, un aumento de 0.17% en el PIB dentro del primer año del anuncio. No obstante, pueden existir otros elementos de naturaleza muy heterogénea que pueden influenciar negativamente la implementación de la reforma y, por tanto, cancelar por completo este efecto de sustitución intertemporal. Entre estos elementos negativos se tiene la falta de claridad de la reforma por parte del gobierno, al grado de virulencia de las discusiones en el Congreso y su influencia en las expectativas de los empresarios, la falta de credibilidad, por ejemplo, la incertidumbre de nuevas alzas de impuestos, etcétera
Demanda de vivienda de los hogares en México
Authors: Adamuz Peña María de las Mercedes , González Tejeda Leonardo
Published: August 2016

Este artículo analiza la demanda de vivienda en México a través del gasto en servicios de vivienda y el costo de uso del capital residencial de cada hogar representativo por percentil de ingreso. La hipótesis de ingreso permanente se considera como función de las características sociodemográficas y el grado de educación del jefe del hogar. Asimismo, se obtienen las elasticidades de ingreso, riqueza, edad del jefe de familia, tamaño del hogar y número de empleados, así como la semielasticidad del costo de uso de capital residencial. El gasto en vivienda es inelástico, aunque es más sensible al ingreso corriente que al permanente. También demostramos que existe una estructura regresiva en este mercado y se realiza un análisis de sensibilidad con el fin de medir el impacto en el gasto de vivienda ante ciertas variaciones del costo de uso residencial de largo plazo
Fracaso empresarial y efectos contagio. Un análisis espacial para España
Authors: García-Marí José Horacio , Sánchez-Vidal Javier , Tomaseti-Solano Eva
Published: August 2016

El gravísimo problema de caída de la actividad económica y desempleo en España encuentra un fiel reflejo en el círculo vicioso que genera el cierre de empresas, aproximado en este trabajo por la figura legal del concurso de acreedores. Este artículo se propone examinar el fenómeno desde un punto de vista geográfico para analizar el posible contagio entre provincias. Los resultados muestran que no hay efecto contagio del fracaso en el sector de la construcción, pero sí en el industrial. Es en este sector donde se contagia a la economía vista en su conjunto, pero sólo para los años anteriores a la crisis. En el periodo de recesión parece que tienen más fuerza los factores macroeconómicos negativos que afectan a la totalidad de las empresas que el contagio, que es un efecto particular que ejercen sobre cada compañía las empresas próximas con las que tiene relación
Isoprene, benzene and toluene levels at the major landmarks of Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Authors: Souza Elaine Cesar , Oliveira Rafael Lopes , Arbilla Graciela
Published: August 2016

Air samples were collected in the days before and during the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the major landmarks of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Samples were collected and analysed following Method TO-15 (US-EPA). Isoprene was selected as a marker of biogenic emissions, and benzene and toluene were selected as markers of anthropogenic emissions, primarily vehicular emissions. The isoprene, benzene, and toluene concentrations ranged from 0.39 to 2.32 µg m–3, 2.27 to 10.16 µg m–3, and 5.21 to 21.83 µg m–3, respectively. The kinetic and mechanistic reactivities of these compounds were also calculated to estimate the actual contribution of these compounds to atmospheric oxidant formation. The benzene and toluene concentrations indicated that greener areas of the city are strongly affected by urban emissions. Levels of isoprene were similar to those previously determined in other areas with vegetation.
Determining heavy metal contamination of road dust in Delhi, India
Authors: Suryawanshi P V , Rajaram B S , Bhanarkar A D , Chalapati Rao C V
Published: August 2016

Air pollution has been considered one of the major environmental challenges because of its effect on ecosystems and human health. The concentration levels and sources of heavy metals contamination were studied in road dust samples collected from various locations including four different activity areas: industrial, highways, residential and mixed use in Delhi, India. Metal content in road dust was analyzed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy. The results showed high concentration levels of Ni, Cr and Pb in industrial areas. Pearson’s correlations coupled with principal component analysis revealed that Cd, Cr, Ni and Pb are associated with industrial sources whereas Zn and Cu are mainly contributed by vehicular traffic. Road dust contamination was assessed by various methods: degree of contamination, potential ecological index and pollution index. Contamination factor analysis showed that road dust samples are significantly contaminated by Zn and Pb. The potential ecological indices indicated high contamination of Cd and moderate contamination of Pb in road dust, but low contamination of Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn. The pollution index of most of the metals was higher than 1, indicating deterioration of road dust quality of Delhi city due to anthropogenic emissions. The degree of contamination, the potential ecological index and the integrated pollution index reveal that road dust from industrial, mixed use and highway areas are highly contaminated by heavy metals. The road dust from the residential area is also contaminated considerably. Evaluations by various methods indicated that all assessment methods are important for environmental quality evaluation.
Examining the “Natural Resource Curse” and the Impact of Various Forms of Capital in Small Tourism and Natural Resource Dependent Economies
Authors: Kurecic Petar , Kokotovic Filip
Published: August 2016

The question of the relevance of human and natural capital, as well as the potential adverse effect of natural capital on economic growth, has gained increased attention in development economics. The aim of this paper is to theoretically and empirically assess the relevance of several forms of capital on economic growth in small economies that are dependent upon tourism or natural resources. The empirical framework is based on Impulse Response Functions obtained from Vector Autoregressive models in which we focus on the model where economic growth is the dependent variable for ten small economies that are dependent upon either tourism or natural resources. We find that there is evidence of the ‘’natural resource curse’’, especially in the economies that have a strong dependence on resources that are easily substitutable and whose prices constantly fluctuate. We further find that in the majority of observed cases the type of capital these small economies are most dependent on for their economic growth causes negative impulses in the majority of the observed periods. The main policy recommendation should be to assure that even these small economies should strive towards further diversification and avoid dependence on only one segment of their economy.
Medication Costs and Adherence of Treatment Before and After the Affordable Care Act: 1999–2015
Authors: Kennedy Jae , Wood Elizabeth Geneva
Published: August 2016

To examine national changes in rates of cost-related prescription nonadherence (CRN) by age group, we used data from the 1999–2015 Sample Adult and Sample Child National Health Interview Surveys (n = 768 781). In a logistic regression analysis of 2015 data, we identified subgroups at risk for cost-related nonadherence.

The proportion of all Americans who did not fill a prescription in the previous 12 months because they could not afford it grew from 1999 to 2009, peaking at 8.3% at the height of the Great Recession and dropping to 5.2% by 2015. CRN among seniors, however, peaked in 2004 at 5.4% and dropped to 3.6% after implementation of Medicare Part D in 2006.

CRN is responsive to improved access related to implementation of Medicare Part D and the Affordable Care Act.
One Outcome, Many Trends: Understanding National Data Sources for Road Traffic Fatalities in China
Authors: Li Qingfeng , He Huan , Liang Hailun , Bishai David M. , Hyder Adnan A.
Published: August 2016

Objectives. To better understand national data sources and evaluate time trends in road traffic fatalities (RTF) in China.

Methods. We reviewed national sources on RTF data. These included population-based report from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), sample-based estimates from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Disease Surveillance Points System (DSP), as well as model-based estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD).

Results. All data sources have limitations in coverage, representativeness or overreliance on model specifications. Despite the discrepancies in methodologies and estimates, all sources indicated an increase in RTF before 2005. Since then, MPS and GBD indicated a decrease, DSP showed plateauing, and MOH and WHO suggested increasing fatalities. However, despite any recent decline, RTF remain high.

Conclusions. The divergent trends in RTF across data sets in China implies a challenge to understanding China's experience with addressing RTF. China needs to reconcile data sources and further improve road safety.
A Traffic-Light Label Intervention and Dietary Choices in College Cafeterias
Authors: Seward Michael W. , Block Jason P. , Chatterjee Avik
Published: August 2016

Objectives. To examine whether traffic-light labeling and choice architecture interventions improved dietary choices among students at a northeastern US university.

Methods. In 6 cafeterias at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we implemented a 7-week intervention including traffic-light labeling (red: least nutrient rich; yellow: nutrient neutral; green: most nutrient rich), choice architecture (how choices are presented to consumers), and “healthy-plate” tray stickers. During the 2014–2015 academic year, 2 cafeterias received all interventions, 2 received choice architecture only, and 2 were controls. We analyzed sales for 6 weeks before and 7 weeks during interventions. Using interrupted time-series analyses, we measured changes in red, yellow, and green items served. We collected 1329 surveys to capture perceptions of labeling.

Results. Among 2.6 million portions served throughout the study, we found no significant changes in red (–0.8% change/week; P = .2) or green (+1.1% change/week; P = .4) items served at intervention sites compared with controls. In surveys, 58% of students reported using traffic-light labels at least a few times per week, and 73% wanted them to continue.

Conclusions. Although many students reported using traffic-light labels regularly and wanted interventions to continue, cafeteria interventions did not demonstrate clear improvements in dietary quality.
Job Satisfaction and Expected Turnover Among Federal, State, and Local Public Health Practitioners
Authors: Leider Jonathon P. , Harper Elizabeth , Shon Ji Won , Sellers Katie , Castrucci Brian C.
Published: August 2016

Objectives. To use data on the governmental public health workforce to examine demographics and elucidate drivers of job satisfaction and intent to leave one’s organization.

Methods. Using microdata from the 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and 2014 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey, we drew comparisons between federal, state, and local public health staff. We fitted logistic regressions to examine correlates of both job satisfaction and intent to leave one’s organization within the coming year.

Results. Correlates of job satisfaction included pay satisfaction, organizational support, and employee involvement. Approximately 40% of federal, state, and local staff said they were either considering leaving their organization in the next year or were planning to retire by 2020.

Conclusions. Public health practitioners largely like their jobs, but many are dissatisfied with their pay and are considering working elsewhere. More should be done to understand the determinants of job satisfaction and how to successfully retain high-quality staff.

Public Health Implications. Public health is at a crossroads. Significant turnover is expected in the coming years. Retention efforts should engage staff across all levels of public health.
Effective Referral of Low-Income Women at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer to Genetic Counseling: A Randomized Delayed Intervention Control Trial
Authors: Pasick Rena J. , Joseph Galen , Stewart Susan , Kaplan Celia , Lee Robin , Luce Judith , Davis Sharon , Marquez Titas , Nguyen Tung , Guerra Claudia
Published: August 2016

Objectives. To determine the effectiveness of a statewide telephone service in identifying low-income women at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and referring them to free genetic counseling.

Methods. From June 2010 through August 2011, eligible callers to California’s toll-free breast and cervical cancer telephone service were screened for their family histories of breast and ovarian cancer. High-risk women were identified and called for a baseline survey and randomization to an immediate offer of genetic counseling or a mailed brochure on how to obtain counseling. Clinic records were used to assess receipt of genetic counseling after 2 months.

Results. Among 1212 eligible callers, 709 (58.5%) agreed to answer family history questions; 102 (14%) were at high risk (25% Hispanic, 46% White, 10% Black, 16% Asian, 3% of other racial/ethnic backgrounds). Of the high-risk women offered an immediate appointment, 39% received counseling during the intervention period, as compared with 4.5% of those receiving the brochure.

Conclusions. A public health approach to the rare but serious risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer can be successful when integrated into the efforts of existing safety net organizations.
Toward a Regulatory Framework for the Waterpipe
Authors: Salloum Ramzi G. , Asfar Taghrid , Maziak Wasim
Published: August 2016

Waterpipe smoking has been dramatically increasing among youth worldwide and in the United States. Despite its general association with misperceptions of reduced harm, evidence suggests this is a harmful and dependence-inducing tobacco use method that represents a threat to public health. Waterpipe products continue to be generally unregulated, which likely has contributed to their spread.

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009 granted the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate waterpipe products, and the FDA finalized a rule extending its authority over waterpipe products in May 2016. This critical step in addressing the alarming increase in waterpipe smoking in the United States has created urgency for research to provide the evidence needed for effective regulatory initiatives for waterpipe products.

We aim to stimulate such research by providing a framework that addresses the scope of waterpipe products and their unique context and use patterns. The proposed framework identifies regulatory targets for waterpipe product components (i.e., tobacco, charcoal, and device), the waterpipe café setting, and its marketing environment dominated by Internet promotion.
Bullying Victimization and Racial Discrimination Among Australian Children
Authors: Priest Naomi , King Tania , Bécares Laia , Kavanagh Anne M.
Published: August 2016

Objectives. To compare the prevalence of bullying victimization and racial discrimination by ethnicity.

Methods. We completed a cross-sectional analysis of 3956 children aged 12 to 13 years from wave 5 (2011–2012) of the nationally representative Longitudinal Study of Australian Children.

Results. Bullying victimization and racial discrimination were weakly associated and differently patterned by ethnicity. Children from visible minorities reported less bullying victimization but more racial discrimination than did their peers with Australian-born parents. Indigenous children reported the highest risk of bullying victimization and racial discrimination.

Conclusions. Peer victimization and racial discrimination each require specific attention as unique childhood stressors. A focus on general bullying victimization alone may miss unique stress exposures experienced by children from stigmatized ethnic backgrounds.
Impact of the Berkeley Excise Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
Authors: Falbe Jennifer , Thompson Hannah R. , Becker Christina M. , Rojas Nadia , McCulloch Charles E. , Madsen Kristine A.
Published: August 2016

Objectives. To evaluate the impact of the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption in Berkeley, California, which became the first US jurisdiction to implement such a tax ($0.01/oz) in March 2015.

Methods. We used a repeated cross-sectional design to examine changes in pre- to posttax beverage consumption in low-income neighborhoods in Berkeley versus in the comparison cities of Oakland and San Francisco, California. A beverage frequency questionnaire was interviewer administered to 990 participants before the tax and 1689 after the tax (approximately 8 months after the vote and 4 months after implementation) to examine relative changes in consumption.

Results. Consumption of SSBs decreased 21% in Berkeley and increased 4% in comparison cities (P = .046). Water consumption increased more in Berkeley (+63%) than in comparison cities (+19%; P < .01).

Conclusions. Berkeley’s excise tax reduced SSB consumption in low-income neighborhoods. Evaluating SSB taxes in other cities will improve understanding of their public health benefit and their generalizability.
Population-Attributable Risk Percentages for Racialized Risk Environments
Authors: Cooper Hannah L. F. , Arriola Kimberly Jacob , Haardörfer Regine , McBride Colleen M.
Published: August 2016

Research about relationships between place characteristics and racial/ethnic inequities in health has largely ignored conceptual advances about race and place within the discipline of geography.

Research has also almost exclusively quantified these relationships using effect estimates (e.g., odds ratios), statistics that fail to adequately capture the full impact of place characteristics on inequities and thus undermine our ability to translate research into action.

We draw on geography to further develop the concept of “racialized risk environments,” and we argue for the routine calculation of race/ethnicity-specific population-attributable risk percentages.
Das teorias das organizações à organização das teorias: do mundo da gestão ao mundo da educação
Authors: Dinis Luís Leandro
Published: August 2016

A evolução das concepções das organizações é transposta para uma grelha de leitura, fundada em três momentos na relação epistémica Indivíduo/Organização, utilizada na “organização” das teorias organizacionais. Este trabalho de “organização” servirá para colocar, em paralelo, o “mundo da gestão” e o “mundo da educação”, vistos sob o prisma das relações, cruzamentos e afastamentos entre as teorizações das respectivas realidades organizacionais. O resultado maior deste trabalho é a verifiação de que as organizações educativas, mais do que quaisquer outras, têm todas as condições para, no futuro, virem a constituir­-se como objecto de estudo privilegiado, no âmbito de novas teorias das organizações que despontam na transição de milénio.
Editorial
Authors: Assis Lúcia Maria de , Lima Daniela Da Costa Britto Pereira
Published: August 2016

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Educação de qualidade e gestão pública: a construção do planejamento de uma secretaria de educação
Authors: Sarmento Dirléia Fanfa , Menegat Jardelino , Ramirez Vera Lúcia
Published: August 2016

O texto analisa o processo do planejamento de uma Secretaria Municipal de Educação tendo como protagonistas os profissionais que atuam nessa Secretaria. Os achados (decorrentes da análise do conteúdo de documentos, de observações no Diário de Campo e entrevistas) sinalizam para: o sentimento de pertença, o empoderamento e o protagonismo dos sujeitos envolvidos; a reflexão sobre a própria práxis; a (re)construção de conceitos e a revisão de concepções por meio da investigação-ação-formação; relações interpessoais facilitando o processo comunicacional e o fluxo das informações; o comportamento pró ativo na busca pela resolução de problemas; a consolidação de uma gestão focada em resultados e a qualificação dos serviços prestados.
Escola, gênero e gestão em ação: um estudo de caso em Portugal
Authors: Rocha Maria Custódia Jorge , Brabo Tânia Suely Antonelli Marcelino
Published: August 2016

Tem-se assistido a um crescente pluralismo no que diz respeito à investigação sobre os contextos organizacionais e os da gestão na sua correlação com os estudos sobre as relações de gênero. Esses estudos são influenciados por conceções, pressupostos e princípios que tendem a reproduzir e a fortalecer a divisão institucional moderna e racionalizadora entre gestão educativa e gênero feminino. Partindo de um estudo de caso através de uma análise crítica dos discursos organizacionais, constatamos como homens e mulheres percecionam e atualizam suas práticas cotidianas de gestão escolar que, apesar de condicionadas pelo peso das estruturas de representação diferenciadoras das suas funções de gestão, são produtores de novos sentidos, de novas lógicas de ação, que a literatura organizacional deverá contemplar, (re)questionandoos à luz das premissas da “gestão da diversidade” e da “gestão estratégica”.
Instituir um Sistema Naci onal de Educação: agenda obrigatória para o país
Authors: Abicalil Carlos Augusto , Cury Carlos Roberto Jamil , Dourado Luiz Fernandes , Oliveira Romualdo Luiz Portela de
Published: August 2016

O Sistema Nacional de Educação, previsto no Artigo 214 da Constituição Federal de 1988, deve ser instituído no prazo de dois anos contados a partir da publicação da Lei 13.005/2014 (Artigo 13). Dando sequência à sua agenda instituinte, apresentamos o texto abaixo, elaborado pelo Ministério da Educação (MEC) com a contribuição qualificada de especialistas1. Temos a expectativa de que o documento se desdobre em discussões por todo o país e receba contribuições para a construção de uma proposta coletiva que encontre eco no Congresso Nacional.
Implicações do Plano de Ações Articuladas na formação docente e desempenho escolar – o caso do Pará
Authors: Camargo Arlete Maria Monte de , Ribeiro Maria Edilene Silva , Mendes Odete Da Cruz
Published: August 2016

O artigo analisa a formação continuada de professores no Plano de Ações Articuladas (PAR) no período de 2007 a 2011 em municípios do Pará considerando a relação entre as políticas implementadas e a melhoria dos indicadores educacionais. Metodologicamente, os dados foram coletados em documentos oficiais, na base de dados do Inep-Mec em cinco municípios do Pará que constituem a amostra da pesquisa. Os resultados apontam a influência dos processos de avaliação em larga escala nos processos de formação docente e em consequência na sua prática docente.
Planejamento educacional e gestão democrática: dimensões política e instrumental no PAR
Authors: Guedes Gilmar Barbosa , Barbalho Maria Goretti Cabral
Published: August 2016

O artigo reporta-se a uma investigação acerca da implementação do Plano de Ações Articuladas (PAR). Tem como objetivo analisar, em municípios do Rio Grande do Norte, as vertentes do planejamento educacional nesse processo, focalizando os indicadores relativos à área da gestão democrática. O estudo aponta que os municípios tendem a assumir a gestão com características dos modelos gerencial, democrático-participativo ou uma síntese dos dois, a depender dos interesses econômicos, das condições geopolíticas e da cultura organizacional do contexto.
As políticas de planejamento educacional no Brasil: tensões, avanços e desafios
Authors: Assis Lúcia Maria de , Lima Daniela Da Costa Britto Pereira
Published: August 2016

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Regina Vinhaes Gracindo: uma trajetória de vida preciosa
Authors: Aguiar Márcia Angela
Published: August 2016

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Educação de jovens e adultos: modalidade de ensino e direito educacional
Authors: Ferreira Valdivina Alves , Rodrigues Marcilene Ferreira
Published: August 2016

Este artigo tem por finalidade, apresentar uma reflexão acerca da Educação de Jovens e Adultos, enquanto modalidade de ensino e direito educacional. As análises advêm de um estudo documental e bibliográfico, dialogado com autores que debatem sobre a temática, entre eles Ferreira (2004), Vieira (2001), Frigotto (2011), Cury (2014), entre outros. A reflexão se dá a partir da Constituição Federal de 1988, levantando subsídios que identifiquem como foi introduzido o conceito de modalidade de ensino e ainda como essa proposta dialoga com o direito a educação de qualidade, uma vez que, a educação é apreendida por um arcabouço legal que visa à garantia do direito subjetivo conferido a ela. Todavia, os resultados parciais desse estudo, sinalizam que as propostas neoliberais visam um processo de ampliação e manutenção do sistema vigente, e, esse percurso influencia na minimização do direito à educação de qualidade aos sujeitos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos.
A teoria da agenda globalmente estruturada para a educação e sua apropriação pela pesquisa em políticas educacionais
Authors: Souza Ângelo Ricardo de
Published: August 2016

Este trabalho se propõe a discutir os elementos principais da teoria da agenda globalmente estruturada para a educação (AGEE), elaborada por Roger Dale (2004), buscando mostrar suas potencialidades e limites para a pesquisa em políticas educacionais. O texto apresenta as contribuições e limites da mencionada teoria, bem como analisa como os pesquisadores brasileiros tem se apropriado de suas ideias. Ao final, o artigo ainda indica possibilidades de abordagens para a pesquisa em políticas educacionais com base na teoria da AGEE.
Portuguese state university performance according to students: an efficiency analysis
Authors: Mainardes Emerson Wagner , Alves Helena , Raposo Mario
Published: August 2016

The objective of this research project is to evaluate the performance of Portuguese state universities in accordance with the expectations and satisfactions of their students and through recourse to the DEA methodology and thus representing one of the very few studies analysing university performance based upon student perceptions. According to an output oriented Variable Returns to Scale model, handling the responses returned by 1,669 students, the results demonstrate that faculties generally attain a good relationship between student expectations and their levels of satisfaction. We furthermore conclude that university scale does not guarantee efficiency. Hence, irrespective of size, universities are able to ensure the satisfaction of their students. Finally, the results show that satisfying only certain expectations related to specific aspects does not prove sufficient to guaranteeing overall student satisfaction. The analysis also correspondingly finds that while some decision making units prove efficient in satisfying expectations on specific aspects, they fail to attain such efficiency in the overall perspective of students.
A Resolução CES/CNE Nº 02, de 2016: pagando uma dívida histórica à educação
Authors: Monlevade João Antônio Cabral de
Published: August 2016

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As políticas educacionais brasileiras: desafios e perspectivas de um campo em disputa
Authors: Lima Daniela Da Costa Britto Pereira , Assis Lúcia Maria de
Published: August 2016

Editorialv. 32, n. 02, 2016
Effect of nisin on shelf-life extension of filleted rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Authors: Behnama Shabnam , Anvari Mohammad , Rezaeia Masoud , Soltanian Siyavash
Published: August 2016

The objective of this study was to investigate influence of nisin on quality and shelf-life of filleted rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during 16 days storage at 4oC by biochemical and microbial assessments. The obtained results revealed that nisin treated samples showed lower (P<0.05) biochemical (peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid-index, pH, free fatty acids, and total volatile base nitrogen) and bacteriological (total viable counts and lactic acid bacteria) attributes during whole storage time compared with the untreated fillets, which can be related to bactericidal and antioxidant activity of the nisin. However, total volatile base nitrogen and total viable count values exceeded above the acceptability on day 8 and 12 of storage for the samples treated without and with nisin, respectively. The results of this study according to biochemical and bacteriological data indicated that nisin enhanced the quality and shelf-life of filleted rainbow trout from 4 to 8 days during storage at 4oC.
Impact of season on the Quality Guava concentrate
Authors: Akhbar Naveed , Farooq Umar , Akram Kashif , Rehman Hafeez Ur , Ijaz Muhammad Asim , Shafi Afshan
Published: August 2016

Among fruits, guava (Psidium guajava L.), belonging to the Myrtaceae family, grows well in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an important export fruit but it is perishable, so it must be processed into some kind of products like jam, jellies and concentrates. Nutritional and shelf life of fruit based product depend upon number of storage factors as well as pre-harvest factors like soil type, nutrient availability, rainfall, neighbor plants, climate and season. Season is an important pre-harvest factor, affecting the quality attributes of guava products. In present study guava juice concentrate was prepared from fruit harvested in spring as well as in autumn seasons. The results showed that guava concentrate made from autumn fruit had 1.13 times brix content, have higher pH and 3.9 % more vitamin C as compared to concentrate made from spring season guava. The results indicated that the concentrate prepared from guava harvested in autumn season was nutritionally better than the concentrate prepared from guava harvested in spring season.
Utilization of indigenously isolated single strain starter cultures for the production of sourdough bread
Authors: Saeed Muhammad , Yasmin Iqra , Khan Wahab Ali , Pasha Imran , Sharif Mian Kamran , Shabbir Muhammad Asim
Published: August 2016

Sourdoughs were prepared with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (T0) and indigenously isolated starter cultures i.e Lactobacillus brevis (T1), Lactobacillus fermentum (T2) and Lactobacillus plantarum (T3). Breads were prepared from all sourdoughs samples in triplicate and analyzed for pH, Total Titratable Acidity (TTA), loaf volume, microbial characteristics (total plate count and fungal count) and sensory profile (internal and external) in triplicate. The breads prepared from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (T0) exhibited the highest pH with the lowest TTA while T1 showed the lowest pH with the highest TTA. The T0 breads got the highest values for loaf volume followed by T1. The breads produced with the addition of hetero-fermentative starter cultures (T1 and T2) showed resistance against the growth of the contaminating microorganisms. In the sensory evaluation, the breads produced with T1 ranked the best for color (crust and crumb), taste, aroma, texture and overall acceptability by the panelists. 
Exploring the relationships between small non-community drinking water system characteristics and water system performance in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Pons Wendy , Young Ian , Pearl David , Jones-Bitton Andria , McEwen Scott A. , Pintar Katarina , Papadopoulos Andrew
Published: August 2016

The objectives of this work were to investigate the relationships between characteristics of small non-community drinking water systems (SDWSs) and the performance of these systems with respect to Escherichia coli testing and risk ratings. Ontario-wide SDWS data were analysed using regression models with outcomes of (1) having an adverse E. coli test result in the 12 months prior to the last inspection and (2) the SDWS risk rating (high/medium vs. low risk) that is assigned by public health inspectors. Almost 34% (2,364/7,003) of SDWSs did not utilize treatment, more commonly for ground water than surface supplies (P < 0.001). The odds of having a positive E. coli test result were greater in systems using ground water with treatment (OR = 2.00; 95% CI 1.23–3.24) and surface water with treatment (OR = 1.97; 95% CI 1.05–3.71) compared to ground water with no treatment. The odds of having a water system rated high or medium compared to low risk was greater if the water system operated seasonally (OR = 1.36; 95% CI 1.17–1.59), had an adverse E. coli test result (OR = 1.66; 95% CI 1.09–2.53), and in specific facility types. This research helps to inform existing training opportunities available to SDWS operators in Ontario, and to better standardize the SDWS risk assessment process.
Políticas e práticas contemporâneas sobre relações raciais e a pós-graduação
Authors: Batista da Silva Marcos Antonio
Published: August 2016

O presente artigo tem como objetivo revisar temas relacionados a relações raciais e à pós-graduação na sociedade brasileira, com base em três eixos temáticos: políticas de ação afirmativa; trajetórias e mobilidade educacional na pós-graduação; e a pós-graduação, planos e metas. Este estudo, situado no campo da Psicologia Social, serviu de revisão de literatura como base para o desenvolvimento de pesquisa sobre trajetórias de estudantes negros de pós-graduação na sociedade brasileira.
Abordagens interdisciplinares e interpretações sobre desenvolvimento e mundo rural em um programa de pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais
Authors: Cesco Susana , Lima Eli Napoleão de , Moreira Roberto José
Published: August 2016

A proposta deste estudo insere-se no debate sobre a interdisciplinaridade na pesquisa e na pós-graduação, ao definir como objetivo a análise de abordagens e interpretações sobre “desenvolvimento” e “mundo rural” como conceitos e como prática nas Ciências Sociais, a partir de um estudo de caso. Para tanto, os autores tomarão como base a produção científica interdisciplinar – teses e dissertações, do Programa de Pós-Graduação de Ciências Sociais em Desenvolvimento, Agricultura e Sociedade da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro – CPDA/UFRRJ, voltada para as questões do mundo rural brasileiro. A análise da construção do campo das Ciências Sociais no Brasil é significativa para o entendimento das escolhas e posturas teórico-metodológicas interdisciplinares de muitos programas de pós-graduação, para a elucidação de suas pesquisas e para formulações e interpretações de processos sociais. Como resultado, dentro de um amplo universo de trabalhos acadêmicos, são apresentados exemplos de estudos reconhecidos como interdisciplinares em suas abordagens sobre desenvolvimento e mundo rural.
Thiol-Activated Anticancer Agents: The State of the Art
Authors: Dalzoppo Daniele , Paolo Veronica Di , Calderan Laura , Pasut Gianfranco , Rosato Antonio , Caccuri Anna Maria , Quintieri Luigi
Published: August 2016

The thiol or sulfhydryl group, as part of low molecular weight non-peptide biomolecules, as well as part of
the cysteine residues in peptides and proteins, is known to play extremely important roles in several aspects of cellular
function. Glutathione (γ-Glu-Cys-Gly; GSH) is the most abundant thiol-containing peptide in mammals, being present
intracellularly in the low millimolar concentration range, but only in the low micromolar concentration range in the
majority of extracellular fluids. Notably, intracellular levels of GSH have been found to be significantly upregulated in
a number of human cancers, a phenomenon thought to contribute, in concert with overexpression of some GSHassociated
enzymes, to the development of tumor cell chemo- and radioresistance. On the other hand, various natural
and synthetic chemical entities of different sizes show significant cytotoxic activity only upon interaction with a thiol,
and can therefore exploit the GSH-rich intracellular environment of tumors. This review article attempts to summarize
the current structural and pharmacological knowledge in the field of thiol-activated anticancer agents, with a focus on
the mechanism(s) of their activation. Even though a great part of the available thiol-activated anticancer compounds is
still in the preclinical phase of testing, some of them are undergoing trials in cancer patients.
The Implication of Slum Relocations into Low-cost High-Rises: An Analysis through the infrastructure of everyday life
Authors: Abdul Aziz Faziawati , Hussain Norhuzailin , Ujang Norsidah
Published: August 2016

This paper presents the implications of slum relocation into low-cost high-rise housing development. Desa Mentari was selected as a case study for this research where its characteristics as a low-cost high-rise residential for relocated former squatter dwellers best fit the requirement. The data were then analysed against the five domains of the Infrastructure of Everyday Life which are home and neighbourhood, sources of support, making ends meet, enjoyment and having a say. From the analysis, the author established that the major implications are the breakdown of the community structure, the rise of social ills, the deficient living environment and racial conflicts. The work conclusively argues that housing and planning policies should put much consideration into the everyday life activities, issues and needs of particular communities within society.
Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction among Malaysian Healthcare Employees
Authors: Omar Muhamad Khalil BIN
Published: August 2016

Increasing participation of women and dual career couples into the employment world, together with the establishment of non-standard work arrangements have affected the employees' ability to juggle between work and life and therefore influencing the satisfaction in performing their job especially among those who are working in 24-hour operating companies such in a healthcare industry. Hence, this study among 681 employees of a Malaysian healthcare organization has found that there was a positive and significant effect of satisfaction with work-life balance towards job satisfaction and male workers were significantly more satisfied with their jobs as compared to the female counterpart.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Intention to Revisit and to Purchase: The effects of user’s attitude in game advertising
Authors: Hussein Zuhal , Abd Wahid Nabsiah
Published: August 2016

The aim of this study is to explore the effects of attitude on the user’s intention to purchase and to revisit the game. This experimental study recruited 224 subjects on a voluntary basis through random sampling using a survey method. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to gather the data for this study. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results found that attitude significantly affected the purchase intention of games advertised and significantly influenced users’ intention to revisit the game.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Attitude; Game advertising; Purchase intention; Revisit the game
Solar Radiation and Urban Wind Effect on Urban Canyon in Hot, Humid Regions
Authors: Yola Lin , Chin Siong Ho
Published: August 2016

Urban configuration modification is an efficient approach to mitigating Urban Heat Island effect. This study investigates the significant impact of solar radiation and urban wind on microclimate and thermal comfort in the different setting of urban canyon configuration. The Envi-met (V3.1 beta) simulation presents that East-West canyon direction received the worst level of air temperature and meant radiant temperature compared to when the canyon was directed perpendiculars to the wind direction (South East – North West). The finding scientifically demonstrates that in Kuala Lumpur context, with the slow urban wind speed influences, solar radiation plays the significant impact on the microclimate.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Solar radiation; urban wind; urban microclimate, urban simulation