bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modelo de gestión de servicios de cómputo en la nube para las compañías de consumo
Authors: Ramírez Gerardo , Ovando Catalina , Lino-Gamiño Juan Alfredo
Published: December 2019

Introducción: La competencia entre las empresas de consumo que buscan lograr reducción de costo ha impulsado la adopción de modelos de entrega de servicios de cómputo en la nube bajo un esquema por demanda (Techtrends Report, 2018). Sin embargo, estudios recientes muestran que adoptar estos modelos de cómputo no necesariamente se refleja en reducción de costo, y aún más, se han observado incrementos en el área de TI. La hipótesis en este estudio afirma que las capacidades de gestión de TI necesarias para lograr reducción de costo al migrar servicios de cómputo en la nube, no están identificadas, implementadas o desarrolladas tanto en las compañías de consumo como en los modelos o marcos de gestión vigentes. Entonces, el objetivo de este estudio es identificar las capacidades de gestión de cómputo en la nube que favorecen la reducción de costo y diseñar un modelo holístico de gestión. E Implementarlo en la Industria de Consumo como estudio de caso.Método: El primer paso para lograr esto, fue diseñar una herramienta de diagnóstico de capacidades de gestión de servicios de TI, donde como fuente principal se tuvieron los estándares, guías y mejores prácticas de gestión de servicios de TI que se identificaron en la literatura. El segundo paso fue confirmar las capacidades seleccionadas por medio de encuestas a expertos en la tecnología de nube. A continuación, se validó la relación entre las capacidades y la reducción de costos aplicando el método del Proceso Analítico Jerárquico (AHP por sus siglas en inglés). Finalmente se utilizó el modelo basado en el Modelo de Madurez de Capacidades (CMMI por sus siglas en inglés) para definir el nivel de madurez requerido de cada capacidad.Resultados: El principal resultado fue la identificación de 12 capacidades clave de gestión de servicios cómputo en la nube que requieren un nivel de madurez “administrado” de acuerdo con el CMMI para lograr reducción de costos. Con este resultado se construyó el modelo de gestión holístico que incluye la herramienta de diagnóstico de estado actual y futuro. La reducción de costos que se logró en el indicador de costos de operación de TI / presupuesto tras implementar el modelo, fue de un 6.2% en 6 meses. Se logró también la reducción de costo de personal, el cual fue liberado de la operación de TI y empleado en otras actividades productivas.Discusión o Conclusión: El Modelo de Gestión propuesto puede habilitar a las organizaciones a identificar el nivel de preparación y capacidades que tienen para gestionar los servicios de cómputo en la nube. Este modelo permite recomendar capacidades y guías de acción para cerrar las brechas identificadas, que impacten positivamente en la reducción de costo.
Analyzing rural drinking water services for district planning in Maharashtra, India
Authors: Singh Ranu , Brahmankar Rahul , Murty J. V. R. , Verma Piyush , Wescoat James L.
Published: November 2019

India has made good progress toward meeting basic standards of access to safe drinking water, but improved planning methods are needed to prioritize different levels and types of water service needs for public investment. This paper presents a planning approach for collecting, analyzing, and mapping drinking water service data at the village, block, and district levels in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. The planning approach created a mobile application for data collection by gram sevaks at the village level. It employed ranking methods developed with district officers to prioritize villages with the greatest needs, cluster analysis to distinguish different types of needs, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping to visualize the spatial distribution of those needs. This analysis shows that there are high levels of spatial heterogeneity in water services within, as well as between, blocks but also that there are broad patterns of priorities for planning and policy purposes. These priorities include water service needs in the Western Ghats, a combination of water source and service needs in dissected plateau lands, source strengthening in the eastern plains, and local hot spots in peri-urban areas. Based on this Pune district case study, the Government of Maharashtra is testing the approach in five additional districts.
Performance of a French system of vertical flow wetlands (first stage) operating with an extended feeding cycle
Authors: Trein Camila Maria , Zumalacarregui Jorge Alejandro García , de Andrade Moraes Mirene Augusta , von Sperling Marcos
Published: December 2019

The aim of this work was to evaluate the treatment performance in the first stage of a vertical flow constructed wetland – French system (VCW-FS) over an extended feeding period (seven days), in two parallel units, for a population equivalent (p.e.) around 100 inhabitants (total of 0.6 m²·p.e.−1), under Brazilian tropical climatic conditions. One of the units had a greater surface sludge deposit layer, accumulated over nine years of operation, while the other unit had its sludge removed prior to the experiments. Four intensive monitoring campaigns covering all days of the feeding cycle were undertaken and the results were compared with those obtained from the conventional monitoring. The results indicated that, over the days of the feeding cycle, dissolved oxygen concentrations decreased, but were still kept at sufficiently high values for the removal of organic matter. Therefore, chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal, although not high, remained acceptable for compliance with local discharge standards during the whole the period. The NH4+-N removal efficiency and NO3−-N production were higher at the beginning of the feeding cycle, as a result of the more well-established aerobic conditions, with the nitrification rate decreasing from the third day of feeding. The sludge deposit seemed to hinder liquid percolation, especially at the end of the feeding cycle, thus affecting oxygen transfer. Due to the variability of the results over the feeding cycle, if sampling is to be done once a week, it is important to identify the sampling day that best represents the system's performance.
A exploração sexual de crianças e adolescentes no contexto de grandes eventos: a Copa do Mundo no Brasil
Authors: Silva Elisangela Aparecida Machado da , Werneck Anna Flora , Chianca Thomaz Kauark , Santos Benedito Rodrigues dos
Published: December 2019

O discurso comum entre especialistas e sociedade civil é de aumento dos registros de violações de crianças e adolescentes em contextos de grandes eventos mundiais, especialmente a exploração sexual. A metodologia proposta para a pesquisa buscou identificar evidências da exploração sexual, tomou como case a Copa do Mundo de Futebol 2014, no Brasil, e contou com a sistematização de dados secundários (2012 à 2014). Os principais resultados gerados foram a oportunidade de ter as informações dos registros organizados em única base de dados e analisados de forma a se identificar a interferência do grande eventos. Dos resultados encontrados conclui-se que – os tipos de violações registrados cotidianamente, e que ocorrem no âmbito intrafamiliar e comunitário, repetiram durante o período do grande evento, com aumento dos registros de violência sexual, com marcada invisibilidade da exploração sexual. Na perspectiva da gestão, a pesquisa produziu dados e evidências que podem auxiliar os organizadores de eventos desta natureza a definirem estratégias concretas para prevenção destas violações. Na perspectiva científica, a pesquisa consiste em referência metodológicaa para futuros estudos quanti-qualitativos, e, investigação sobre a correlação entre responsabilidade social dos destinos turísticos e a garantia de direitos das crianças e adolescentes em contexto de grandes eventos.

Palavras-chave: Brasil. Exploração Sexual. Turismo. Grandes Eventos.
Los Simpson: Sátira, Cultura Popular y Poder Suave. Ciudad de México
Authors: Serrano Enriqueta
Published: November 2019

Reseña sobre el libro de los Los Simpson: Sátira, Cultura Popular y Poder Suave. Ciudad de México
Truncated Thioredoxin Peptides Serves as an Efficient Fusion Tag for Production of Proinsulin
Authors: Nataraj Nandini B. , Sukumaran Sunil Kumar , Sambasivam Ganesh , Sudhakaran Raja
Published: December 2019

Background:

Insulin is a peptide hormone used for regulating blood glucose levels.
Human insulin market is projected to grow at a rate of 12.5% annually. To meet the needs of
patients, a cost effective insulin manufacturing strategy has to be developed. This can be achieved
by selecting a competent host, ideal fusion tag and streamlined downstream process.

Objective:

In this article, we have demonstrated that selecting a right fusion partner for expression
of toxic proteins like insulin, plays a major role in increasing the recombinant protein yield.

Methods:

In this article, we have focused on identifying a peptide tag fusion partner for expressing
proinsulin by truncating thioredoxin tag. Truncations were carried out from both Amino and
Carboxy terminus of the protein and efficiency of truncated sequences was evaluated by expressing
it with proinsulin gene. FCTRX (1-15) sequence fused to proinsulin was processed further to
establish downstream protocol for purification.

Results:

Thioredoxin tag was truncated appropriately by considering the fusion tag: protein ratio. A
couple of sequences ranging 10 – 15 amino acids were identified based on its in silico properties.
Of these FCTRX (1-15) showed increased expression and stability of fusion protein. 156 mg of
purified insulin was generated from 1g of inclusion body after enzymatic conversion and
chromatographic steps.

Conclusion:

As a result of the current study, it was concluded that FCTRX (1-15) peptide has
advantageous attributes to be considered as an ideal fusion tag for expression of proinsulin. This
can be further explored by expressing it with other proteins.
Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Sulfonamides Derived from Carvacrol: A Structure-Activity Relationship Study
Authors: de Oliveira Aldo S. , de Souza Luiz F. S. , Nunes Ricardo J. , Johann Susana , Palomino-Salcedo David L. , Ferreira Leonardo L.G. , Andricopulo Adriano D.
Published: November 2019

Background:

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing problem in all countries and has
been discussed worldwide. In this sense, the development of new drugs with antibiotic properties is
highly desirable in the context of medicinal chemistry.

Methodology:

In this paper we investigate the antioxidant and antibacterial potential of sulfonamides
derived from carvacrol, a small molecule with drug-like properties. Most sulfonamides had antioxidant
and antibacterial potential, especially compound S-6, derived from beta-naphthylamine.

Result:

To understand the possible mechanisms of action involved in biological activity, the experimental
results were compared with molecular docking data.

Conclusion:

This research allows appropriate discussion on the identified structure activity relationships.
MoO3 Nanoparticles as an Efficient Catalyst for the Synthesis of Pyrazoles in Aqueous-alcoholic Medium at Room Temperature
Authors: Patil Sonatai , Mane Ananda , Dhongade-Desai Savita
Published: November 2019

We have successfully explored the potential MoO3 nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst
for the cyclocondensation of hydrazines/hydrazides with 1,3-dicarbonyl compound in aqueousalcoholic
medium at room temperature. The present method has been developed using green chemistry
measures and offers a range of N-substituted pyrazoles with moderate to excellent yields. Utilization of
non-toxic catalyst, wide substrate scope and environmentally benign reaction medium are the important
features of the developed protocol. Interestingly, MoO3 nanocatalyst can easily be recovered from the
reaction mixture and showed excellent reusability with a modest change in product yield. We have reported
herein the synthetic pathway with less disastrous effect in the atmosphere.
Study on an improved-adaptive-weighted mean filtering method for metallographic image processing
Authors: Tang Hongtao
Published: December 2019

Background:

Because the noise will bring great error to the analysis of metallographic images an adaptive weighted mean filtering method is proposed to overcome the shortcomings of the standard mean filtering method.

Methods:

The method is to detect the pulse noise points in the image, and then use the modified mean method to filter out the noise points that are detected. Patents on metallographic image processing have been also discussed for the development of the proposed methodology.

Results:

It is shown that that filter window can be filtered in comparison with the conventional 3x3, 5x5 and 7x 7 filt window to reduce the noise detection and reduce the complexity of the weight calculation.

Conclusion:

At the same time, it can better protect the details of the image, has better filtering effect than the standard mean filtering, and its processing speed is faster than the median filtering of the large window, which has profound significance for the edge detection and processing of the metallographic image.
Rapamycin Overproduction by Combined Mutational Study
Authors: Dutta Subhasish , Dey Apurba
Published: November 2019

Background:

It is a great challenge for scientists to overcome the barrier of Antibiotic resistance
by imparting new technologies to form structurally unique and robust antibiotics in an economically
scalable way. Rapamycin is a well-known macrolide with numerous applications in the
medical field. It is one of the most effective and efficient immunosuppressant antibiotic available in
recent history. With the increase of its application, decreasing its production cost stands as one of the
most critical challenges. Therefore, the selection of a suitable and potent strain of higher yield has
emerged to be of great necessity in the present scenario.

Methods:

Spores prepared from lyophilised culture when treated with different exposure to UV light,
showed a decrease in survival rates in comparison to the untreated sample. Combined treatment of
spores with UV mutagenesis and chemical mutagen (NTG) was done. Spores were incubated at 30°C
at 120 rpm for 2 hr, and some of them were found viable after the treatment. Agar-disc diffusion
method, turbidimetric assay and HPLC analysis were carried out to study the rapamycin concentration
by potent strain.

Results:

Macrolide production was seen to be maximum on the 11th day of fermentation which is 1.76
folds higher as compared to wild type Streptomyces hygroscopicus in shake flask. Structural confirmation
and conformation study were supported by the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technique.

Conclusion:

The maximum amount of antibiotic produced was observed to be 284 mg/L.
IOT Energy Consumption Based on PSO-shortest Path Techniques
Authors: Wadday Ahmed G. , Al-hchaimi Ahmed A.J. , Ibrahim Ahmed J.
Published: November 2019

Background:

The Internet of Thing is a network that enables multiple hardware devices,
sensors and other home applications from electronically communicate with each other. New era
such technology is increasing importance mainly due to the revolutionary development of information
technologies.

Methods:

However, energy efficiency is still a big challenge facing IoT technology. Thus, it becomes
an interesting topic for many researchers to investigate. Current work aims to reduce the energy
consumption thereby introducing the shortest path technique and another new practicing for
Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm in the Internet of Thing cooperative clusters.

Results:

The main concept is based on cluster heads cooperation with each other known as Cooperative
Clusters to transfer information to the base station. The Primary results reveals a 17% and
16% reduction in energy consumption was achieved over the shortest path technique and Particle
Swarm Optimization algorithm respectively. Results also show a remarkable improvement in the
system lifetime due to the new applied scheme.

Conclusion:

The other method is by PSO algothrim at beginig it sending Randomly then it will select
the path by using the feed back acknowledgment after that it will collect the information by
sending it for the Cluster heads by updating the information status automatically. That’s why we
discovered the PSO advantages than the others.
Application of Voltage and Lines Stability Index for Optimal Placement of Wind Energy with a System Load Increase Scenario
Authors: Wartana I. Made , Agustini Ni Putu
Published: December 2019

Background:

Modern power system operations often faced with very unsafe conditions
caused by voltage stability problems. If the problem cannot be controlled with the right method, then
a cascade system can occur. This condition can cause a voltage reduction drastically and leads to a
power outage.

Objective:

The Fast Voltage Stability Index (FVSI) and Line Stability Factor (LQP) implemented in
this study. Both indices can determine the optimal location and capacity of Wind Energy (WE) into
the grid to anticipate a sustained increase in load.

Method:

One type of optimization method, a new variant of Genetic Algorithms, is used to solve the
multi-objective optimization problem known as Genetic Algorithm Sorting Non-Domination Sorting
II (NSGA-II). This algorithm can determine the optimal location and WE's capacity into the grid by
minimizing line power loss (Ploss) of power system with a system load increase scenario. Bus voltage
security, thermal line limits, and stability system are used as obstacles to maintain the system in a
safe condition due to the increasing the maximum load.

Results:

The method suggested in this paper has been adequately tested on modification of the IEEE
14-bus standard test system connected to the WE. The WE integrated into the grid modeled using the
Power System Analysis Toolbox (PSAT). Based on the multi-objective manner, the method developed
can determine the best location and capacity of the WE simultaneously by minimizing Ploss with
SLI and satisfied all the system's security and stability constraints.

Conclusion:

The technique provides well-distributed non-dominated solutions and well exploration
of the research space.
Iot Secured Disjunctive XOR Two Factor Mutual Authentication for Users
Authors: Talwar Meenu , Balusamy Balamurugan
Published: November 2019

Aims:

The paper has introduced an algorithmic modification of M.L.Das's previous work
done of " IoT Mutual Authentication".

Background:

IoT has proven that if there exists a thing on the earth then it is bound to be connected
to the internet to tell its feature on its own. IoT plays a remarkable role in all aspects of our daily
lives it covers entertainment, sports, healthcare, education, security, automobiles, industrial as well
as home appliances and many more real time applications. To ease our everyday activities, it reinforcing
the way people interact with their surroundings. This holistic view brings some major concerns
in terms of security and privacy.

Objective:

The objective of the work is to increase security and protect the algorithm from various
attackers so to use with real time application.

Methods:

In this we have used XoR (Exclusive OR) operation and because of this we can protect the
algorithm from DoS attacks, bypass attack, intruder attack and allow user to change password.

Conclusion:

The proposed work has secured all the connected IoT devices to work inde-pendently and
secured because every device has to verify at each step in the IoT system before initiating its operation.
Artificial intelligence, Digital Single Market and the proposal of a right to fair and reasonable inferences: a legal issue between ethics and techniques
Authors: Veronese Alexandre , Silveira Alessandra , Espiñeira Lemos Amanda Nunes Lopes
Published: December 2019

The article discusses the ethical and technical consequences of Artificial intelligence (hereinafter, A.I) applications and their usage of the European Union data protection legal framework to enable citizens to defend themselves against them. This goal is under the larger European Union Digital Single Market policy, which has concerns about how this subject correlates with personal data protection. The article has four sections. The first one introduces the main issue by describing the importance of AI applications in the contemporary world scenario. The second one describes some fundamental concepts about AI. The third section has an analysis of the ongoing policies for AI in the European Union and the Council of Europe proposal about ethics applicable to AI in the judicial systems. The fourth section is the conclusion, which debates the current legal mechanisms for citizens protection against fully automated decisions, based on European Union Law and in particular the General Data Protection Regulation. The conclusion will be that European Union Law is still under construction when it comes to providing effective protection to its citizens against automated inferences that are unfair or unreasonable.
Izbjeljivanje zuba tehnikom „take-home“
Authors: Dekanić Ana Maria , Volf Renata , Prpić Jelena
Published: December 2019

Izbjeljivanje zuba je aktualni estetski trend kojim se posvijetljuje postojeća boja zuba. Postoje razne tehnike izbjeljivanja, od onih u ordinaciji do onih koje se provode kod kuće. S obzirom na podrijetlo diskoloracija, stanje usne šupljine, indikacije i kontraindikacije, doktor dentalne medicine u dogovoru s pacijentom odabire najprikladniju tehniku izbjeljivanja. „Take-home“ je učinkovita i jednostavna tehnika izbjeljivanja pomoću udlage, koja se provodi kod kuće uz nadzor doktora dentalne medicine. Prije izbjeljivanja potrebno je sanirati usnu šupljinu te provesti profesionalno čišćenje mekih i tvrdih zubnih naslaga strojnim i ručnim instrumentima. Boju ispuna moguće je prilagoditi nakon izbjeljivanja izradom novog ispuna odgovarajuće boje. Izbjeljivanje se ne preporučuje pacijentima s parodontnom bolesti. Najčešće korišteni materijal je 10 – 16 %-tni karbamid-peroksid. Njegova se koncentracija može postupno i povećavati kako bi se izbjegle nuspojave, među kojima su najčešće preosjetljivost zuba i iritacija gingive. Postupak izbjeljivanja obično traje 10 – 14 dana po čeljusti. Cilj ovog članka je predstaviti u današnje vrijeme vrlo popularnu tehniku izbjeljivanja „take-home“, kao jedan od mogućih načina izbjeljivanja zuba.
Uspješno liječenje pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta u pacijenta s kroničnom hiperuricemijom
Authors: Gašparini Dora , Kaštelan Marija
Published: December 2019

Cilj: Prikazati slučaj pacijenta s pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, s predstavljanjem dijagnostičkih i terapijskih izazova ovog kliničkog entiteta. Prikaz slučaja: Tridesetogodišnji pacijent upućen je na Kliniku za dermatovenerologiju zbog kožnih promjena popraćenih svrbežom u trajanju od mjesec i pol dana. Crvene papule i papulokruste bile su prisutne na trupu, gornjim i donjim ekstremitetima, no na gornjim i donjim ekstremitetima bile su brojnije i jače izražene nego na trupu. Pacijent je naveo da je povremeno uzimao febuksostate za liječenje kronične hiperuricemije tijekom posljednje četiri godine. Započeta je lokalna terapija kombinacijom betametazona i gentamicina te peroralnim desloratadinom. U krvnoj slici uočene su neutropenija, povišene vrijednosti kolesterola lipoproteina niske gustoće i povišene vrijednosti urata. Učinjena je biopsija kožne promjene, a pacijentu je preporučen doksiciklin uz nastavak liječenja betametazonom i gentamicinom. Patohistološki nalaz opisivao je ulcerirani epidermis s edemom, granulacijskim tkivom i ekstravazacijom eritrocita u dnu ulceracije. Prema bazi ulceracije i subepidermalno nalazili su se infiltrati limfocita i histiocita, a epidermis je na rubovima ulceracije bio nepravilno hiperplastičan s izraženom spongiozom. Time je potvrđena dijagnoza pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta. Po završetku liječenja doksiciklinom došlo je do potpune regresije kožnih promjena i sniženja vrijednosti urata. Zaključci: U pacijenata s dijagnozom pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta potreban je povećan oprez u dijagnosticiranju i liječenju te redovito praćenje stanja zbog širokog spektra diferencijalnih dijagnoza i mogućnosti postavljanja krive dijagnoze. Nužna su daljnja istraživanja o etiopatogenetskoj osnovi ove bolesti s ciljem upotrebe tih znanja u uspješnijem liječenju.
Raynaud’s phenomenom as a first manifestation of high grade serosus carcinoma
Authors: Turina Sara , Novak Srđan , Zekić Tatjana , Babarović Emina , Mihaljević Ferari Ani , Eminović Senija
Published: December 2019

Cilj: Prikazati slučaj pacijentice s Raynaudovim fenomenom kao prvom manifestacijom seroznog karcinoma visokog gradusa te dijagnostički i terapijski postupak. Prikaz slučaja: Pacijentica stara 47 godina upućena je na Odjel za reumatologiju i kliničku imunologiju zbog pozitivnih antinuklearnih antitijela i Raynaudova fenomena. Kliničkim pregledom i laboratorijskom obradom isključena je sistemska bolest vezivnog tkiva. Ultrazvukom abdomena uočena je cistična tvorba u području zdjelice. Tumorski markeri CA-125, HE-4 bili su povišeni. PET/CT analizom (pozitronska emisijska tomografija / kompjutorizirana tomografija) uočeno je pojačano nakupljanje radiofarmaka u supra/retroklavikularnim limfnim čvorovima, zdjelično i paraaortalno. Citološka punkcija limfnog čvora na vratu upućivala je na metastatski slabodiferencirani adenokarcinom. Učinjena je laparoskopija desnog i lijevog jajnika, obostrana salpingektomija te zdjelična limfadenektomija. Patohistološka analiza potvrdila je da se radi o intraepitelnom seroznom karcinomu visokog gradusa jajovoda. Nakon dijagnostičke obrade provedeno je 6 ciklusa kemoterapije (Paklitaksel i Carboplatina). Na kontrolnom CT-u nije bilo znakova diseminacije osnovne bolesti. Pacijentica je trenutno dobrog općeg stanja i liječi se Olaparibom. Raynaudov fenomen je u značajnom poboljšanju. Zaključak: Serozni karcinom visokog gradusa može se prezentirati na atipičan način. Iznenadna pojava Raynaudova fenomena kod mlađih osoba treba pobuditi sumnju na moguću malignu bolest.
Análise da implementação dos Institutos Federais de Educação no Piauí: escolha de municípios e cursos
Authors: Tavares da Silva Neto José , De Oliveira Passos Guiomar
Published: December 2019

Examina-se o processo de expansão da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional, Científica e Tecnológica no estado do Piauí. Investiga-se a escolha dos municípios beneficiados com a implantação de campi e dos cursos ofertados pelos mesmos, inquirindo-se sobre a adequação do processo de expansão da rede federal de educação profissional e tecnológica no Piauí às diretrizes governamentais postas para a mesma, no que concerne à distribuição das unidades de ensino pelo território piauiense e à escolha dos cursos ofertados. Procede-se uma analise de política pública na fase de implementação, segundo o ciclo de vida da mesma, examinando sua engenharia institucional e os traços constitutivos dos programas dela decorrentes, analisando suas escolhas, verificando se estas observaram as diretrizes e intenções estabelecidas pelo formulador. Verificou-se que as escolhas realizadas, em alguns momentos, distanciaram-se do marco normativo, embora não colidindo na totalidade com o mesmo; em outras, aproxima-se dele, demonstrando a persecução do implementador às diretrizes postas. Palavras-chave: administração estadual, administração da educação, ensino superior, capacitação profissional, estudo de caso.
A Percepção dos Contadores Públicos em Relação às Normas Brasileiras de Contabilidade Aplicadas ao Setor Público – NBCASP
Authors: Piccoli Marcio Roberto , Klann Roberto Carlos
Published: December 2019

O estudo objetiva identificar a percepção dos contadores públicos em relação às Normas Brasileiras de Contabilidade Aplicadas ao Setor Público (NBCASP), a partir de um questionário estruturado, enviado aos profissionais dos Municípios da Região da Associação de Municípios do Meio Oeste – Ammoc, SC. A pesquisa, do tipo descritiva, foi dividida em três blocos: o primeiro buscou identificar o perfil do profissional, no segundo abordou-se os problemas enfrentados pelos profissionais quanto à adaptação às normativas e, no terceiro, o entendimento sobre as NBCASP. O estudo revelou ainda que 50% dos entrevistados não possuem amplo conhecimento sobre as NBCASP.  As maiores deficiências estão nos procedimentos a serem adotados a partir das normas 16.9 e 16.10. Conclui-se assim que a nova contabilidade pública é importante para a transparência e controle das contas públicas, mas, por outro lado, os contadores ainda não estão aptos a elaborar e analisar as demonstrações contábeis.
Gestão por competências no setor público: experiências de países avançados e lições para o Brasil
Authors: Capuano Ethel Airton
Published: December 2019

A complexidade crescente das sociedades democráticas do século 21 exige dos governos soluções que os modelos contemporâneos de gestão pública não são capazes de esboçar. Como se observa nas experiências de países mais avançados, a tecnologia social denominada “gestão por competências” tem sido utilizada, nas últimas três décadas, nos setores privado e público como uma verdadeira plataforma metodológica para gestão meritocrática de mudanças em busca de melhor desempenho. Dessas experiências reformistas podem-se extrair importantes lições para reflexões acerca da possibilidade de implementação de modelos de gestão baseados em competências no contexto do setor público brasileiro.
Política de assistência social e coordenação federativa no Brasil
Authors: Soares Márcia Miranda , Cunha Edite da Penha
Published: December 2019

O artigo analisa a política de assistência social no âmbito da organização federativa do Estado brasileiro. Para isso, apresenta e discute as transformações ocorridas na assistência social em sua configuração atual, da Constituição de 1988 até o período atual. A política de assistência social se assenta na afirmação de direito universal a ser efetivado pelo Estado, de forma integrada com outras políticas sociais e coordenada entre os entes governamentais, devendo contar com a participação da sociedade. O foco do trabalho para entender as mudanças e perspectivas atuais para a assistência social é o Estado federal, configurado por relações intergovernamentais mediadas por escassos recursos de interlocução e articulação federativa e pelo amplo papel indutor da União. É nesse contexto que se apresentam alguns desafios para o avanço da política: financiamento governamental; maior envolvimento dos estados; baixa capacidade gerencial dos municípios e o aumento da participação social.
O círculo vicioso da corrupção no Brasil: limites estruturais e perspectivas de rompimento
Authors: Pinho José Antonio Gomes de , Sacramento Ana Rita Silva
Published: December 2019

O escopo deste artigo consistiu em identificar e analisar aspectos do contexto socioeconômico e político do Brasil redemocratizado que reforçam ou ameaçam de rompimento o historicamente construído círculo vicioso da corrupção que o envolve. Por meio de pesquisa qualitativo-interpretativista, que possibilitou um plano de sustentação argumentativo relacionando aspectos teóricos do patrimonialismo e do rent seeking com informações empíricas do contexto histórico e sociopolítico-econômico do Brasil, concluiu-se que: a corrupção no Brasil tem avançado aceleradamente nas últimas décadas, apesar da implantação de instituições e leis de combate ao fenômeno; não se vislumbra, pelo menos no médio prazo, possibilidade concreta de rompimento desse círculo vicioso; e que, na escala construída neste artigo, o país permanece nos postos elevados da classificação, configurado como um Estado e sociedade com fortes traços extrativistas de caráter perene.
O desenho institucional dos conselhos nas cidades brasileiras de pequeno e médio porte: gestão de políticas públicas no poder local
Authors: Silva Eduardo Moreira da
Published: December 2019

O artigo compara os conselhos de políticas públicas em cidades brasileiras de médio e pequeno porte. O objetivo é identificar características do desenho institucional e o possível impacto da escala (porte do município) na dinâmica de funcionamento das referidas instituições. Pretende-se, ainda, oferecer subsídios para a compreensão da administração pública em municípios de pequeno porte. O estudo foi desenvolvido por meio da construção de uma amostra com 59 municípios de pequeno e médio porte das cinco regiões brasileiras. Buscou-se testar a hipótese de que o porte do município incide sobre a configuração dos desenhos institucionais dos conselhos, sendo estes mais precários nas cidades menores. Procurou-se, ainda, verificar se o tipo de política pública (área temática) interfere na conformação do desenho institucional. Os resultados indicam a maior relevância do porte do município para explicar a incidência de desenho institucional mais precário em cidades pequenas. O tipo de política pública, por outro lado, não interfere na variação do desenho institucional dos conselhos pesquisados.
Ceder e controlar o poder: estratégias presidenciais para coordenação governamental no Brasil
Authors: Lima-Silva Fernanda , Loureiro Maria Rita
Published: December 2019

Este texto examina as estratégias disponíveis ao Presidente da República para realizar o controle da delegação e a coordenação da ação de ministros e burocracia na implementação de políticas em áreas do Executivo cedidas à base aliada. O trabalho empírico - constituído por um estudo de caso do Ministério das Cidades nos dois governos Lula – mostrou que as demandas por controle e coordenação em governos de coalizão se tornam mais cruciais em áreas prioritárias. Sem pretender generalizações, a análise desse caso pode contribuir para o aprofundamento da temática mais geral relativa à dinâmica de funcionamento do Poder Executivo no Brasil, ainda relativamente pouco estudada.
Difusão de políticas sob a abordagem territorial: uma análise dos pontos sensíveis de replicação do Programa Leader europeu para o contexto latino-americano
Authors: Ghesti João Paulo , Silva Sandro Pereira
Published: December 2019

O artigo analisa a produção de decisões intergovernamentais no âmbito das Comissões Intergestores Tripartite das políticas de saúde e assistência social. O pano de fundo é a noção de governança federativa, como forma de governança pública, entendida como as interações intergovernamentais para a busca de melhores resultados das políticas. Foram analisadas atas das reuniões destas comissões no período 2009-2012, sendo comparadas as características das decisões produzidas, os temas e aspectos sobre as quais houve deliberação; tipos de participação por nível de governo; e resultado da deliberação. As conclusões indicam: os padrões da dinâmica intergovernamental são resultado da macro estrutura institucional do Brasil; embora tratem-se de comissões para produção de decisões intergovernamentais não há garantia que todos elementos constitutivos das políticas sejam debatidos e decididos; a garantia institucional de participação dos entes subnacionais não assegura igualdade decisória, embora seu poder de veto e sua influência não possa ser negligenciada.
Discussão de alguns condicionantes da eficiência em universidades federais brasileiras a partir do Reuni
Authors: Moreira Ney Paulo , Benedicto Gideon Carvalho de , Carvalho Francisval de Melo
Published: December 2019

Busca-se desenvolver uma análise do desempenho das universidades federais brasileiras que aderiram ao REUNI, bem como identificar os fatores determinantes da eficiência, no período de 2008 a 2015. A Análise por Envoltória de Dados (DEA) foi empregada na mensuração da eficiência relativa e foi utilizado o modelo de regressão Tobit com dados em painel para a determinação dos fatores associados à eficiência. Verificou-se que, em média, as universidades federais brasileiras atuaram abaixo de seu potencial, apresentando uma queda no desempenho, especialmente no ano de 2009, com recuperação gradativa nos anos seguintes. Pôde-se notar que, sob diversos aspectos, como a relação alunos por professor e a proporção do atendimento a alunos de graduação e pós-graduação, as universidades tornaram-se um pouco mais homogêneas. As maiores relações de alunos por professor e alunos por servidor apresentaram relação positiva com o desempenho, assim como o tamanho das universidades mostrou-se positivamente associado com os mais altos escores de eficiência. No entanto, a quantidade de campi fora da sede apresentou relação negativa com a eficiência das universidades federais brasileiras.
Delivering a Post-Partum Weight Loss Intervention via Facebook or In-Person Groups: Protocol for a Randomized Feasibility Pilot Trial
Authors: Waring Molly E , Libby Brooke A , Moore Simas Tiffany A , Bracken Madison L , Bibeau Jessica L , Herrera Valeria , Wang Justin , Pagoto Sherry L
Published: November 2019

Background

Postpartum weight retention contributes to long-term weight gain and obesity for many women. Lifestyle interventions with numerous visits are logistically challenging for many postpartum women. Delivering a lifestyle intervention via social media may overcome logistic challenges to participation in in-person weight loss programs.

Objective

The objective of this study is to conduct a randomized feasibility pilot trial of a 6-month postpartum weight loss intervention delivered via Facebook or in-person groups with 72 postpartum women with overweight or obesity.

Methods

Women with overweight or obesity who are 8 weeks to 12 months postpartum (N=72) will be recruited from the Hartford, Connecticut community. Eligible participants must also own an iPhone or Android smartphone and be an active Facebook user. Participants will receive a 6-month postpartum weight loss intervention based on the Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle intervention and adapted for postpartum women. Participants will be randomized to receive the intervention via a private Facebook group or in-person group meetings. Assessments will occur at baseline, weekly during the intervention, at 6 months (at the end of the intervention), and at 12 months. Primary feasibility outcomes are recruitment, sustained participation, contamination, retention, and feasibility of assessment procedures including measurement of costs to deliver and receive the intervention. We will describe 6- and 12-month weight loss as an exploratory outcome.

Results

Recruitment began in September 2018. The first wave of the intervention began in February 2019, and the second wave of the intervention is expected to begin in fall 2019. We anticipate completing follow-up assessments in fall 2020, and results will be analyzed at that time.

Conclusions

Results will inform the design of a large randomized controlled trial to assess whether delivering a postpartum weight loss intervention via Facebook is noninferior for weight loss and more cost-effective than delivering the intervention via traditional in-person groups.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/15530
Temporal association between the introduction of public health programs and interest in oral cancers on the internet in the European Union : Infodemiology study (Preprint)
Authors: Hadj-Said Mehdi , Catherine Jean-Hugues , Chossegros Cyrille , Campana Fabrice , Vergnes Jean-Noel , Romain Lan
Published: December 2019

BACKGROUND

Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for oral cancers, whose low survival rate is a public health problem. Health policies on a European scale (prevention campaign, modification of tobacco packaging) have therefore been launched to prevent and dissuade the population from the consequences of their consumption. Due to the increase in smoking among women and changes in sexual practices, the incidence of this disease is still too high. The evaluation of the research data of the population on the internet could make it possible to measure the impact and better guide these preventive measures.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of our study was to analyse the data on interest shown in oral cancers from several online databases, and to cross check that with the data on the introduction of public healthcare programmes in the EU.

METHODS

Search data collected from Google©, Wikipedia© and Twitter© users relating to oral cancers in the 28 countries of the EU between January 1st, 2004 and September 30th, 2018. Data on articles published in the press and the bibliometric analysis of scientific articles during the same period was analysed. The link between these results and the introduction of public health programmes in the EU over the same period was studied.

RESULTS

Shock images and health warnings on cigarette packets have led to a significant increase in interest shown in oral cancers on the internet in 7 countries. The European Make Sense Campaign did not have any influence on internet searches, in contrast to campaigns on a national level. There was an asymmetry in the interest shown in oral cancers on the internet between those seeking to raise awareness (press, scientific community) and the general population (Wikipedia©, Twitter©) which was more likely to follow the news than look for precise medical information.

CONCLUSIONS

Our work highlights 7 areas of work around which oral cancer awareness in Europe should be refocused.
Inovasi Limbah Cair Singkong Menjadi Nata de Cassava Sebagai Bisnis Kuliner
Authors: Permatasari Amaliya Sita , Winaningsih Ima , Prasetiyo Jamal Adi
Published: December 2019

Cellulose bacterial is cellulose formed by bacteria sugar content in waste. Cassava-based industrial liquid waste contains sugar (5-7)%, so it has the potential as a substrate because it meets the minimum glucose requirements of (6-7)% to form cellulose bacterial. The waste was obtained from liquid waste from home industry cassava rengginang in Nyamok Village. However, liquid waste smells bad because it is directly streamed into the environment. Therefore, the purpose of this activity is to give solutions for overcome environmental pollution and increase the income of cassava rengginang craftsmen in Nyamok Village. The methods are lectures, demonstrations, production training, assistance, and socialization. Liquid waste made from cassava chips was used as raw material for making nata de cassava. It was fermented with Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY) bacteria for 10-14 days. Training activities were successful as 86% people participated in the training. The participants were around 40 years old and elementary school graduates. The characteristics of the participants influence their interest and ability to absorb new information. It is proved by 89% of the participants are able to make Nata de cassava and their understanding of the counseling material was above the target of 80%.Keywords: cassava rengginang; nata de cassava; production training; SCOBY.
Application of Bio Fertilizer and Biogas Sludge to Curly Red Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) at Wukirsari Village, Cangkringan, Sleman
Authors: Siswanti Dwi Umi , Utaminingsih Utaminingsih , Lestari Melinda Fajar , Hamdian Hamdian
Published: December 2019

Curly red chili (Capsicum sp.) is an important agricultural commodity in Indonesia. The pattern of conventional cultivation using inorganic fertilizers has caused high production costs. While the level of spiciness of chili determined by capsaicin levels is strongly influenced by nutrients in the growing media. Bio fertilizer and sludge biogas biogas which is one of the organic fertilizers proved to be able to increase the growth and productivity of rice plants. This study aimed to analyze growth parameters, chlorophyll content and measure capsaicin levels in curly red chili. Which given bio fertilizer and biogas sludge biogas in various dosage and determine the optimum dose of the fertilizer. The study was conducted at an agricultural demonstration plot in Wukirsari Village, Cangkringan, Sleman. The study design used RCBD (Randomized Complete Block Design), the data were analyzed by ANOVA (Analysis of Variance followed by Duncan's multiple distance test (DMRT) at the 95% confidence level. The highest growth parameters was obtained on curly red chili plants which were given sludge biogas 36 mL + bio fertilizer 10 L / ha. Thus, it can be concluded that the most appropriate dose of curly red chili is 36 mL sludge biogas +  bio fertilizer 10 L/ha.Keywords: Bio-fertilizer; biogas; chili; growth;sludge; Wukirsari.
Unaccompanied Foreign Minors, the Difficult Path from Migration to Citizenship
Authors: Platamone Maria , Calderone Caterina
Published: November 2019

In Italy, the number of unaccompanied foreign minors (UFMs) is constantly and continuously increasing, and includes unaccompanied and separated minors, as well as asylum seekers, coming from different countries and for different reasons. To better understand this phenomenon, the regulations that protect UFMs, the Italian immigration system, and the fundamental rights of children will be discussed. Possible risk factors such as deviance, exploitation and trafficking, and possible intervention strategies to protect unaccompanied foreign minors will also be discussed.
Potencial biotecnológico para la valorización de residuos generados en granjas porcinas y cultivos de trigo
Authors: Álvarez Valencia Luis Humberto , García Reyes Refugio Bernardo , Ulloa Mercado Ruth Gabriela , Arellano Gil Maritza , García González Alcione
Published: December 2019

Objetivo: identificar las biotecnologías disponibles para valorizar y tratar los residuos generados en granjas de cerdos y cultivos de trigo.

Método: revisión de literatura científica y reportes gubernamentales para recopilar la información y datos presentados.

Resultados: identificación de procesos novedosos que aplican biotecnología para la obtención de productos de valor actual a partir de residuos de paja de trigo y agua residual porcina.

Limitaciones: se centra en procesos microbiológicos para la valorización de los residuos.

Principales hallazgos: se propone la aplicación de procesos que permiten la generación de energía por medios alternos y la producción de compuestos químicos de valor, aunado a la disminución de desechos que entran al ambiente.
The effectiveness of animal physiology practical book based on guided inquiry model
Authors: Widiana Rina , Susanti Diana , Susanti Silvi , Sumarmin Ramadhan
Published: December 2019

The effectiveness of animal physiology practical book based on guided inquiry model is the essential factor to achievement student understanding a about animal physiology concepts. The purpose of this study was to observe the effectiveness of animal physiology practical book based on guided inquiry model in Padang State University. The variables measured were affective, cognitive, psychomotor, and students’ activities. The data of this pre-experimental research were analyzed using averaged, percentage and standardized with Institutional assessment criteria. The results showed that the mean values were: 90.56 for affective competency (Criteria A), 82 for knowledge (Criteria A), and 89.66 for skills (Criteria A). Meanwhile, the percentage of student activities was 90.74% with very active category. It can be concluded that the effectiveness of practical book based on guided inquiry model was very effective to optimized student competences.