bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASPECTOS SOCIOAMBIENTAIS ASSOCIADOS À OCORRÊNCIA DE DENGUE EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO ESTADO DO MATO GROSSO
Authors: Pellissari Bárbara Pellissari , Aguilar Antonio Marcos , Lima Mônia Maia , Brito Wagner Izidoro
Published: March 2016

Justificativa e Objetivo: a dengue apresenta-se como um dos problemas mais significativos do mundo em relação à saúde pública. Sua expansão geodemográfica entre as unidades federadas do preocupam as autoridades sanitárias e profissionais de saúde. O Brasil é um país de clima tropical, com variações pluviométricas heterogêneas de acordo com cada região, o que pode influenciar direto a prevalência deste agravo em âmbito sistêmico. Considerando o exposto, o objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar a relação dos aspectos socioambientais com os casos de dengue no município de Primavera do Leste/MT entre os anos de 2010 a 2012. Metodologia: pesquisa quantitativa, de característica descritiva e transversal, realizada a partir de dados secundários obtidos através de Sistemas de Informação de Agravos Notificáveis, Sistema de Informação de Febre Amarela e do Instituto Mato-Grossense do Algodão. Resultados: o acúmulo e lixo ao redor dos domicílios foi um ponto relevante detectado no estudo, assim como o predomínio de depósitos artificiais passíveis de remoção/proteção no peri-domicílio que apontou ter valor no índice de infestação do vetor, o que leva a indicar maior influência das condicionantes sociais, que pode estar associado com aspectos de hábitos culturais da população. Conclusão: não foi possível associar o aumento ou a redução dos números de casos com os fatores climáticos, já que praticamente não ocorreu variação de temperatura e pluviosidade. O estudo mostrou ser relevante levar em consideração os aspectos culturais da população de cada região, já que as formas de controle da dengue estão intrinsecamente ligadas às variáveis socioambientais.
Sepse: desenvolvimento e avaliação de um curso em EAD para formação interdisciplinar
Authors: Parulla Cibele Duarte , Fragoso Amanda Dos Santos , Caregnato Rita Catalina Aquino , Canabarro Simone Travi , Flores Cecília Dias
Published: March 2016

Justificativa e objetivos: o objetivo foi conhecer o aproveitamento dos participantes de um curso planejado e implementado em Educação a Distância (EAD) sobre sepse. Métodos: estudo exploratório descritivo quantitativo, realizado em uma universidade federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Amostra 57 participantes, residentes, preceptores e tutores de um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde com ênfase em intensivismo, profissionais e estudantes da saúde de outras instituições. Curso planejado e elaborado em EAD, por uma residente de Enfermagem, com seis módulos e duração de um mês. No final, aplicou-se uma escala de Lickert avaliando a satisfação dos alunos. Resultados: dos participantes 73,68% fizeram a avaliação, a maioria positiva, demonstrando bom aproveitamento. Quanto aos conteúdos desenvolvidos, 100% concordaram que foi satisfatório. Conclusão: o objeto de aprendizagem em EAD foi relevante e capaz de atender a demanda da equipe multiprofissional evidenciado pelo número de participantes inscritos e interesse no tema. A avaliação evidenciou curso bem elaborado, com bom aproveitamento.
Algoritmo memético con operadores de inteligencia artificial para el CARP coninicio y fin no determinado y bi-objetivo
Authors: Macías B.J. , Amaya C. A.
Published: March 2016

El Problema de ruteo de vehículos sobre arcos con punto de inicio/fin variable (Open Capacitated Arc Routing Problem - OCARP), en su versión clásica, busca determinar la mejor estrategia para servir un conjunto de clientes localizados en los arcos de una red usando vehículos. A diferencia del Capacitated Arc Routing Problem (CARP), el OCARP no tiene las restricciones que aseguran que cada vehículo debe iniciar y terminar su ruta en un vértice dado (también conocido como depósito). El objetivo de este trabajo es proponer una heurística para encontrar la frontera eficiente dados dos objetivos: minimizar el número de vehículos y minimizar el costo total. Adicionalmente se propone complementar la heurística, la cual es basada en algoritmos genéticos, con operadores de inteligencia artificial.
The Impact of Learner’s Autonomy on Teaching Oral Skills (Speaking Skills) in an EFL Classroom
Authors: Qamar Marium Bushra
Published: March 2016

This paper describes a study conducted to determine the impact of learner's autonomy on attaining oral skills. The objective of this research is to strengthen the idea that a learner centered classroom is an ideal environment for teaching oral skills and to promote communicative approach of teaching.  True learning can only be achieved when the learner is made an equal partner in the learning process instead of a Muppet. This research follows an experimental design. The population of the study were preparatory year students of Jazan University. This research was delimited to ELC prep year students studying at AI Ardah College of Translational study. A random sample of 100 preparatory year students were taken from Al-Ardah college with 50 students in the experimental group were students who were free to practice learners autonomy (learner centered approach) and another 50 formed the controlled group. Results were generated with the help of pre tests and post tests and plotted in the form of graphs. The purpose of this research is to show that the traditional teacher centered approach can no longer encompass the needs of the modem classroom. The educational process needs to be an active blend of modeling, coaching. scaffolding and fading. This research is implacable to ESL learners and teachers alike. It also makes recommendations for future study.
From Self-identification to Self-destruction—A Mirror Image Interpretation of Dorian Gray’s Psychic Transformation
Authors: Zhang Yan
Published: March 2016

Oscar Wilde, the representative of Aestheticism, is the most controversial figure in English literary history. The Picture of Dorian Gray, as his first and only novel, has been the object of study for a long time. The study of the protagonist from the psychoanalytic angle is still new and has potential research value for its in-depth analysis. According to Lacanian mirror theory, the self-construction of an individual is formed under the influence of the other’s mirror image. In the novel, under the influence of all the elements, Dorian experiences the psychic transformation and gradually ends up in self-destruction after alienating his self-identification. The thesis aims to explore the critical mirrors in the process pf Dorian’s transformation in the light of Lagan’s theory so that the understanding the protagonist can be expanded.
BICS and CALP: Implications for SLA
Authors: Khatib Mohammad , Taie Masumeh
Published: March 2016

The BICS/CALP dichotomy, proposed by Cummins, has attracted the attention of many educators, syllabus designers, and various educational systems involved in the education of minority migrant children. Though not immune to criticism, this distinction has solved some of the enigmas concerning the education of such children. Nevertheless, its relationship with SLA on the whole is rather under-researched. To meet such an end the researchers of this paper, following Kumaravadivelu’s (2006, p. xiii) suggestion concerning creating a “pattern which connects”, have tried to investigate the status of this dichotomy in the SLA literature.
On the Mutual Effect of L1 and L2 in SLA: A Brief Look at Cook's Multi-competence
Authors: Teimourtash Mojtaba , Shakouri Nima
Published: March 2016

Considering the notion of multi-competence coined by Cook (1991) calls on the necessity to revisit the stance of first language in foreign language teaching.  The use of mother tongue in second language acquisition (SLA) is widely criticized by many practitioners, notably Krashen (1981). However, more recently Widdowson (2003) also called for an explicitly bilingual approach. The present paper, though arguing for the use of L1 in L2 context, did not ignore the fact that L2 can exert inevitable effects on L1.
Analysis of Symbolic Meanings between Chinese and English Food Proverbs from the Perspective of Cultural Linguistics
Authors: Wang Jianjun , Jia Jing
Published: March 2016

Each nation has its own characteristic food culture, and cultural inheritance requires language as its carrier. Therefore, proverbs, as part of the treasure of human language, definitely contain profound cultural details. On account of people’s different perceptions of food, some relevant proverbs present different cultural connotations. This paper is to analyze symbolic meanings between Chinese food proverbs and English food proverbs from the perspective of cultural linguistics, and to explore the differences and similarities between Chinese culture and Western culture.
Некоторые проблемы преподавательско-педагогической деятельности в России в области обучения вокальному искусству
Authors: Горшунов Сергей Анатольевич
Published: March 2016

В статье рассматривается ряд актуальных проблем в преподавании вокального искусства в России.

Подготовлено на основе доклада на XII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века» (3-5 декабря 2015 г.) в Московском гуманитарном университете.
Московский метрополитен как феномен городской культуры
Authors: Вальдес Одриосола Мария Сантьяговна
Published: March 2016

В статье предлагается применить для разработки новой концепции Московского метрополитена в том числе культурологический подход.

Подготовлено на основе доклада на XII Международной научной конференции «Высшее образование для XXI века» (3-5 декабря 2015 г.) в Московском гуманитарном университете.
Improving Education in Neuromuscular Medicine—The Essential Ingredients
Authors: Quan Dianna ,   Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, US
Published: March 2016

Neuromuscular medicine fellowship training, like neurology training, is undergoing important changes. The widespread effort to standardize educational practices and assessment methods across programs is exemplified by the Next Accreditation System. The lasting effects of this framework are largely unknown and will require study. In order truly to meet the goals of improving patient and population outcomes and improving the educational experience for trainees, more changes will likely be needed.
Exploring Patients’ Knowledge and Misconceptions about Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
Authors: Wesley Sarah Flanagan ,   Department of Neurology, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY, US, Fabian Michelle ,   Icahn School of Medicine, Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis, New York, NY, US, Krieger Stephen ,   Icahn School of Medicine, Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis, New York, NY, US
Published: March 2016

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a high incidence in women of childbearing age. Accurate understanding of family planning matters is crucial for best outcomes. Methods: Thirty-seven women with MS aged 18 to 50 completed an anonymous questionnaire at an MS Center in New York City. There were 22 questions pertaining to four main categories: effect of pregnancy on MS, effect of MS on pregnancy, MS medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and effect of MS on offspring. Results: Mean age of patients was 36 years (standard deviation [SD] ±5.6); 86% had relapsing-remitting (RRMS). Mean time since diagnosis was 6.7 years (SD±5.2); 30.6% had been pregnant since diagnosis. Average correct score was 32.8% (SD±20.3), and while higher in patients who had been pregnant since diagnosis, 40.5% (SD±24.7) versus 31.3% (SD±17.9), there was no statistically significant difference; p=0.21. Largest knowledge deficit pertained to effect of MS on reproduction: average score 27.7% (SD±10.1). Only 21.0% knew that relapses can be treated with steroids during pregnancy; 50.0% of those with prior pregnancy knew this fact. Thirtyfour percent of patients on disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) reported not consistently using birth control. Conclusions: Our data identified misconceptions on important reproductive topics. It is important that providers educate effectively their patients on matters of reproduction.
QUALIDADE MICROBIOLÓGICA DA ÁGUA NOS BEBEDOUROS DOS SETORES PRODUTIVOS E PRÉDIOS PEDAGÓGICOS DO IFSULDEMINAS - CÂMPUS MUZAMBINHO
Authors: Assis Evellyn Karen , Coutinho Júnior Ademir Antônio , Silva Bruno César , Manuel Jaisa Silva , Pascoal Matheus De Castro , Matias Mayara Cazelato , Rodrigues Cleiton , Silva Ariana Vieira , Santos Claudiomir , Ritá Fabricio Santos , Morais Marcelo Antonio , Giunti Otávio Duarte
Published: March 2016

RESUMO – A água é um elemento essencial para o funcionamento dos ecossistemas e da vida. No presente trabalho, realizado no IFSULDEMINAS - Câmpus Muzambinho foram coletadas amostras para analisar a qualidade microbiológica da água ofertada em bebedouros do estabelecimento. A coleta do material ocorreu seguindo todas as indicações necessárias para adquirir uma resposta confiável aos dados aqui demonstrados sem nenhuma imprudência. Como resultado obteve-se um comprometimento de menos de 20% dos bebedouros estudados, que se apresentam contaminados, considerados assim, impróprios ao consumo humano. Os restantes dos bebedouros apresentaram-se normais, sem oferecer risco ao consumo dessa água.
ANÁLISE E DIAGNÓSTICO AMBIENTAL: ADEQUAÇÕES AO NOVO CÓDIGO FLORESTAL – UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Giunti Otavio Duarte , Rodrigues de Sá Elisa Bergamini , De Oliveira Thiago Cardoso , Silva Ariana Vieira
Published: March 2016

Com as recentes modificações na legislação ambiental brasileira, há uma alteração substancial no que se refere às Áreas de Preservação Permanente (APP) e Reserva Legal (RL), principalmente para pequenas e médias propriedades agrícolas. Esse trabalhou objetivou a comparação, análise e posterior adequação de uma pequena propriedade agrícola, cuja exploração econômica baseia-se na cafeicultura, localizada no sul do estado de Minas Gerais, à nova Legislação Ambiental. Como resultados, pôde-se verificar que a nova legislação mostrou-se mais interessante à propriedade, do ponto de vista econômico, uma vez que a área a ser recomposta para Preservação Permanente revelou-se bem menor que na legislação anterior. Já em relação à Reserva Legal, pelo tamanho da propriedade, não é necessária a conversão de novas áreas, além da existente. Do ponto de vista ambiental, pode haver um comprometimento dos recursos naturais da propriedade, o que pode afetar diretamente a sua sustentabilidade.
AVALIAÇÃO DA ÁREA DE DISPOSIÇÃO FINAL DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS URBANOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE ARAGUARI UTILIZANDO O ÍNDICE DE QUALIDADE DE ATERROS DE RESÍDUOS - IQR
Authors: Pirete Luciana Melo , Oliveira Bruna Fernanda Faria , Vasconcelos Maria da Graça
Published: March 2016

A disposição final dos resíduos sólidos urbanos (RSU) tem se apresentado como um problema que as prefeituras têm dificuldade de equacionar, pois mesmo havendo incentivo à reutilização e reciclagem ainda existirão os remanescentes, conhecidos como rejeitos, que devem ser enviados aos aterros sanitários. Na maioria dos municípios brasileiros, a administração se limita a recolher os resíduos domiciliares, depositando-os em locais afastados, sem maiores cuidados sanitários. A operação inadequada das áreas para deposição dos resíduos sólidos domiciliares, nos municípios, causa impactos ambientais e compromete a saúde pública. Nesse contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo classificar a qualidade do aterro sanitário de Araguari - MG. Para tal, foi realizada a aplicação do Índice de Qualidade de Aterro de Resíduos - IQR, que avalia os parâmetros referentes às características do local, à infraestrutura implantada e às condições operacionais do aterro, conforme a metodologia estabelecida pela Companhia de Tecnologia de Saneamento Ambiental – CETESB. Para isso foram realizadas inspeções locais, análise documental e entrevistas. Constatou-se que o aterro pode se enquadrar em uma classe controlada, apesar da necessidade de ajustes em alguns itens.
MONITORAMENTO DA QUALIDADE DAS ÁGUAS DO RIO DO OURO, EM OURO VERDE DO OESTE – PR: ANÁLISES TOXICOLÓGICAS
Authors: Schons Daniele Cristina , Schwantes Daniel , Aleixo Valdemir , Szymanski Nayara , Ferronato Michelli Caroline , Gonçalves Jr. Affonso Celso , Pertile Victor Emidio , De Moraes Lucas Beckhauser
Published: March 2016

A preocupação mundial com a conservação dos recursos hídricos é causa de conflitos, sendo a escassez de água potável provocada pelas mudanças climáticas e principalmente ações antrópicas. O objeto de estudo deste projeto é o Rio do Ouro, localizado na cidade de Ouro Verde do Oeste, distante 560 km da capital do estado Curitiba, possui 5.927 habitantes. Os pontos de coleta são acompanhados pela urbanização com áreas de atividades agrícolas e suinocultura e piscicultura. Localizado entre os municípios de Toledo – PR e Ouro Verde do Oeste – PR, sua extensão em linha reta é de 22 km. O objetivo do presente trabalho visa avaliar a qualidade da água do Rio do Ouro por meio de avaliação das condições toxicológicas. Este estudo trará contribuições importantes para a elaboração e implantação de práticas de conservação e gestão ambiental, além de servir como base de dados para estudos posteriores sobre o Rio. Os teores médios dos metais obtidos durante o período de amostragem indicam baixo impacto ambiental pelas atividades agroindustriais e atividade urbana presente, porém, cabe salientar que estas atividades poderão causar maiores impactos ao referido curso hídrico futuramente, caso o manejo conservacionista das áreas marginais seja abandonado.
Homenagem à Professora Jane Piton Serra Sanches
Authors: Agrogeoambiental Revista
Published: March 2016

Homenagem à Professora Jane Piton Serra Sanches
Sustentabilidade ambiental e produção de alimentos no semiárido com tecnologia social.
Authors: Murta Marco Aurélio Cardoso , Gomes Natalino Martins , Santos Andressa Silva , Santos Adriene Matos dos , Gomes Juvenal Martins , Santos Neto José Ramalho
Published: March 2016

A necessidade de se adaptar a condições adversas faz que a população do semiárido experimente e desenvolva as mais variadas técnicas de captação e armazenamento dos restritos recursos hídricos de que dispõe. Nesse sentido, as chamadas barraginhas, que são pequenas escavações feitas no terreno em caminhos preferenciais do escoamento superficial direto, são utilizadas para a interceptação e armazenamento da água, a fim de atender também à sedentação de animais e à produção de alimentos nas franjas úmidas. Porém, a elevada demanda evapotranspirométrica, característica marcante dessa região, permite questionar se a água armazenada em uma barraginha garante umidade ao solo. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o comportamento da umidade do solo em franjas úmidas de três barraginhas, instaladas na área experimental do IFNMG/Araçuaí, de janeiro a setembro de 2012. Os resultados demonstraram que as barraginhas proporcionaram maiores teores de umidade ao solo durante o ciclo produtivo das culturas, o que, por sua vez, condicionou maior produtividade das culturas instaladas nas franjas úmidas, além de proteger o solo dos efeitos adversos do escoamento superficial direto.
Avaliação do processo germinativo das sementes e o crescimento inicial de plântulas de girassol (Helliantus annus L.) submetidas a diferentes níveis de salinidade
Authors: Menezes Ademir Silva , Ribeiro Aureliano Albuquerque , Tavares Maria Klécia Neves , Santos Camila Kelly Gomes , Aragão Marcio Facundo , Moreira Francisco José Carvalho
Published: March 2016

Objetivou-se avaliar a influência de diferentes níveis de salinidade no processo de germinação e crescimento inicial na cultura do girassol. O processo foi conduzido em ambiente telado, no IFCE/Campus Sobral, Ceará, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, 5 X 4, sendo cinco níveis de sais (CEa = 0,27; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0 dS m-1) com quatro repetições, avaliando-se a porcentagem de emergência – %E, índice de velocidade de emergência – IVE, tempo médio de germinação – TMG, alturas das plântulas – AP, número de folhas – NF e potencial osmótico do solo, que, em seguida, foram submetidas à análise de variância. A percentagem de emergência média dos tratamentos mostrou um aumento linear, de 65% para 67,5%, com relação ao IVE. Também houve um aumento linear expressando valores entre 0,95 (CEa = 0,5 dS m-1) a 1,26 (CEa = 6,0 dS m-1). Verificou-se que o incremento dos sais presente na água de irrigação não influenciou na altura das plântulas, mas provocou reduções no número de folhas e do potencial osmótico do solo. Os níveis de sais testados não influenciaram estatisticamente na germinação do girassol.
Efeito de revegetação florestal no aporte de serrapilheira, Seropédica – RJ.
Authors: Piña-Rodrigues Fatima Conceição Márquez , Conte Alessandra , Scoriza Rafael Nogueira , Leles Paulo Sérgio Dos Santos
Published: March 2016

As barreiras naturais à regeneração requer intervenções humanas que facilitem e restaurem a funcionalidade dos processos ecossistêmicos em ambientes florestais, como o aporte de biomassa que é responsável pela manutenção da fertilidade e atividade dos organismos do solo. Com isso, o objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar o efeito da revegetação florestal no aporte de serrapilheira em uma área degradada em Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro. O trabalho foi feito em um local degradado, onde em 1994 uma área foi promovido a revegetação com espécies arbóreas no sistema de plantio adensado, e em outra área manteve-se a regeneração natural (testemunha). Em 2000, em cada área, foram implantados aleatoriamente três parcelas de 25m2 contendo 12 coletores no total, sendo o aporte de serrapilheira monitorado por um ano. O material coletado foi triado em folhas, ramos e material reprodutivo, seco em estufa e pesado. Com seis anos, o sistema adensado de revegetação implantado na área degradada em questão foi eficiente em promover um incremento no aporte de biomassa vegetal e propágulos reprodutivos, o que demostra a existência de barreiras à regeneração natural e a necessidade da interveção humana para reverter antigas práticas degradadoras.
Professor homenageado
Authors: Agrogeoambiental Revista
Published: March 2016

Homenagem ao Professor Francisco César Gonçalves
A pesquisa e o desenvolvimento tecnológico na cafeicultura brasileira
Authors: Barbosa Wellington Marota , Bregagnoli Marcelo , Sacconi Eder José da Costa
Published: March 2016

Neste trabalho, objetivou-se realizar um diagnóstico do desenvolvimento tecnológico nacional da cafeicultura a partir da análise do número de artigos publicados e do número de patentes depositadas no Brasil. Buscas avançadas de publicações científicas e de patentes dos últimos dez anos na área da cafeicultura foram realizadas e os dados obtidos foram analisados e divididos por classes em função da data e grandes áreas da cafeicultura. A cultura de inovação para o setor cafeeiro no país ainda não está consolidada, havendo a necessidade de inovações para sanar gargalos importantes da cadeia do agronegócio do café, sendo importante a remodelação da interação entre academia e setor produtivo. Há necessidade de formulação de uma política pública específica, de investimentos e realização de parcerias para desenvolvimento de produtos e processos que permitam agregar valor às commodities agrícolas, inclusive ao café, pelo beneficiamento do produto a ser exportado.
Avaliação da produtividade de milho e controle de doenças foliares
Authors: Teles de Souza Laís , De Andrade Resende Pereira José Luiz , Teles de Souza Tamires
Published: March 2016

Atualmente existem dezenas de doenças foliares que têm causado perdas significativas na cultura do milho. Entre elas, destacam-se a cercosporiose e a mancha branca. O presente trabalho teve, pois, como objetivo avaliar o efeito da aplicação de um fungicida, que possui como princípio ativo o mancozebe, na produtividade de híbridos de milho, e verificar a sua eficiência no controle das doenças foliares cercosporiose e mancha branca. O experimento foi conduzido no ano agrícola de 2011/2012, na fazenda experimental do IFSULDEMINAS - Câmpus Inconfidentes. Para a realização do trabalho foram utilizados híbridos selecionados de acordo com os níveis de resistência às doenças. O delineamento foi feito em blocos casualizados, com três repetições em esquema fatorial, no qual foram avaliados 8 (híbridos) x 3 aplicações do fungicida. Foram realizadas sete avaliações visuais da severidade das doenças a partir dos 90 dias após a emergência, por meio de escala de notas variando de 1 (altamente resistente) a 9 (altamente suscetível). Os grãos foram colhidos para a obtenção da produtividade dos híbridos, e a umidade foi ajustada para 13%. A aplicação do fungicida foi eficiente no controle das doenças mancha branca e cercosporiose, no entanto, não aumentou a produtividade de grãos dos híbridos utilizados neste experimento. A aplicação do fungicida no estádio V6 e no pré-pendoamento das plantas de milho foi mais eficiente.
Cooperativismo no agronegócio: uma investigação sobre o alinhamento estratégico entre dirigentes e cooperados
Authors: Souza Donizeti Leandro de , Ferrugini Lilian , Prado Agda Silva
Published: March 2016

Este estudo propõe diagnosticar os alinhamentos estratégicos e os conflitos de interesses entre os gestores e os cooperados de uma cooperativa agropecuária. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa com 29 cooperados e 2 gestores de uma cooperativa agropecuária do Sul de Minas Gerais, caracterizando-se como um estudo de caso. Dentre os principais resultados, identificou-se que a cooperativa deve valorizar os aspectos que envolvem os conhecimentos do estatuto, as taxas administrativas perante os cooperados, e elaborar estratégias capazes de estimular a maior participação dos cooperados nas assembleias, para que a cooperativa fortaleça a abordagem comportamental focada na confiança, transparência e comprometimento, como uma perspectiva mais viável para a criação de vantagens competitivas para a cooperativa e cooperados. Em razão da representatividade que as cooperativas possuem no setor agropecuário, o estudo se mostra relevante pela necessidade das cooperativas de atentarem ao alinhamento estratégico com os interesses dos cooperados, de forma a buscar o bem comum entre seus cooperados e o consequente fortalecimento do agronegócio da região.
Folha de rosto e ficha catalográfica
Authors: Agrogeoambiental Revista
Published: March 2016

Folha de rosto e ficha catalográfica - Revista Agrogeoambiental V. 7, n. 3
Caracterización del mercado de derivados cambiarios en Colombia
Authors: Cardozo Alvarado Nathali , Rassa Robayo Juan Sebastián , Rojas Moreno Juan Sebastián
Published: March 2016

En este documento se realiza una caracterización del mercado de derivados cambiarios colombiano. En primer lugar, se hace una comparación del tamaño de este mercado frente a países desarrollados y de América Latina. Posteriormente, se analiza su evolución en términos de montos negociados por instrumento y la participación de los distintos sectores económicos. Adicionalmente, se presenta un análisis de los instrumentos más utilizados y de los usos que los distintos tipos de agentes le dan a este mercado. Con respecto a este punto, se resalta la creciente importancia de los agentes extranjeros en el mercado de derivados sobre divisas en Colombia.
Máquinas de soporte vectorial y redes neuronales artificiales en la predicción del movimiento USD/COP spot intradiario
Authors: Sánchez Anzola Nicolás
Published: March 2016

La predicción del movimiento de los tipos de cambio en los mercados de divisas es un objetivo desafiante para el cálculo de pronósticos en el análisis de series de tiempo. Dada la complejidad que se presenta en la dinámica de este tipo de mercados, la implementación de modelos eficientes de predicción a partir de la información de las tasas de cambio observadas, es una tarea compleja. El presente estudio implementa y compara dos modelos de aprendizaje de máquina en la predicción del movimiento intradiario del mercado spot USD/COP. Los modelos propuestos se basan en técnicas de clasificación conocidas como redes neuronales artificiales (RNA) y máquinas de soporte vectorial (SVM). Indicadores de análisis técnico, velas japonesas y retornos de los precios fueron seleccionados como variables de entrada a los modelos. Se implementaron combinaciones de parámetros para los modelos propuestos con el fin de mejorar el desempeño en la predicción. Los resultados del experimento evidenciaron que el promedio en el desempeño para los modelos de RNA (57,8 %) y SVM (55,6 %) resultaron significativos para la predicción del movimiento del mercado spot USD/COP.

 
Scale-free tails in colombian financial indexes: a primer
Authors: León Carlos
Published: March 2016

A maximum likelihood method for estimating the power-law exponent verifies that the positive and negative tails of the Colombian stock market index (IGBC) and the Colombian peso exchange rate (TRM) approximate a scale-free distribution, whereas none of the heavy tails of a local sovereign securities index (IDXTES) are a plausible case for such distribution. Results also (i) support critiques regarding the flaws of ordinary least squares estimation methods for scale-free distributions; (ii) question the validity of Zipf’s law; (iii) suggest that IGBC and TRM display the scale-free nature documented as a stylized fact of financial returns, and that they may be following a gradually truncated Lévy flight; and (iv) suggest that local financial markets are self-organizing systems.
Convergence On A Global Accounting Standard For Leases Impacts Of The FASB/IASB Project On Lessee Financial Statements
Authors: Kilpatrick Bob G. , Wilburn Nancy L.
Published: March 2016

In this paper, we compare the current U.S. GAAP and IFRS lease accounting rules with the proposed rules under the joint FASB/IASB projects exposure draft as modified by their redeliberation decisions. Additionally, we discuss the potential financial statement impacts of the proposed changes and provide examples of the effects of constructive capitalization of operating leases on the financial statements and resulting ratios for matched pairs of Global Fortune 500 companies in industries, with each pair consisting of a company that follows U.S. GAAP versus one that follows IFRS.
Estimating Scale Efficiency Of Platinum-Mining Companies Environmental Performance: A South African Perspective
Authors: Buys Pieter W , Oberholzer Merwe , Prinsloo Toy
Published: March 2016

The purpose of the study is to develop a data envelopment analysis (DEA) model to estimate the relative scale efficiency of platinum-mining companies environmental performance. South African platinum-mines were used to demonstrate the model, which uses environmental performance indicators as the input variables in order to generate mineral extraction and financial performances as the output variables. The input variables considered were greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and energy usage, while the output variables were platinum production, return on equity and return on assets. The contribution of the study is that a DEA model was developed that could identify relatively efficient companies that could act as benchmarks with regard to environmental issues in the mining sector. A further contribution is that the study concluded that platinum-mining companies tend not to achieve economies of scale, where the companies that are relatively larger in size tend to operate on a scale that is too large and companies that are physically relatively smaller in size tend to operate on a scale that is too small.
Impact Of Supply Chain Integration On Business Performance And Its Challenges
Authors: AlSagheer Abdullah , Ahli Maryam
Published: March 2016

The basic objective of this paper is to analyze the impact of supply chain integration on business performance and the challenges associated with supply chain integration. This paper selects different research papers and articles to present the empirical evidence regarding supply chain integration, its impact on business performance and the challenges associated with it.A sample of 21 research papers was selected in the analysis/findings section and discussion section to discuss the impact of supply chain integration on business performance and the challenges associated with the integration of supply chain among different channel partners. The time period of 1995-2011 was selected and only those journal articles/research papers were selected that were published within this period.Different research papers provided an empirical proof that supply chain integration led to better business performance but few of them discussed challenges associated with it. There was only one paper of Awad & Nassar (2010b) that prominently addressed those challenges. This identified a research gap to be filled and weakened the argument that supply chain leaded to better business performance because how it could be argued when the business challenges associated with supply chain integration were not analyzed and assessed efficiently in the previous research. The author also researched and found papers that held an opposite view regarding supply chain integration. Therefore, more empirical research was proposed and advised to be conducted in this area and it was concluded that further research was crucial to understand the importance of supply chain integration, its impact on business performance and its challenges.As for limitations, it was a secondary research that was one of the main research limitations. Secondly, more research papers and journal articles could be researched or reviewed. Therefore, the findings of this paper cannot be widely generalized.The findings of this research paper could encourage researchers and managers to conduct more research for addressing impact of supply chain integration on business performance and its challenges.
Globalization: The Changing Views Of American College Students (2007 2010)
Authors: Speter K. Morris (Moshe)
Published: March 2016

The attitudes of college students toward globalization and outsourcing are an important indicator of future leaders positions. Surveys conducted over the last four years provide an insight into the current situation and changes in attitudes over time. Today, there is a great deal (over 50%) of concern among college students about the positive value of globalization and support for laws to outlaw outsourcing. This is a reflection of the current economic situation and might change. With a large (82%) percentage of students still believing that the U.S. should embrace globalization, the future situation is yet to be determined.
Challenges Faced By SMEs In South Africa: Are Marketing Skills Needed?
Authors: Cant Michael
Published: March 2016

In South Africa the SME sector has been placed on the governments priority list for economic assistance and job creation. The government expects 500 000 jobs to be created every year for the next 10 years - the bulk which is expected to come from the SME sector. Research conducted by Bowler, Dawood and Page (2006) and Phakisa (2009) estimate that 40% of new business ventures fail in their first year, 60% in their second year, and 90% in their first 10 years of existence. There are numerous reasons for these failures and many authors have identified the challenges these businesses face. The research problem of this study emanates from the current high business failure rate as well as the lack of and need for marketing skills of South African SME managers. The research investigates the correlation between business success and the need for marketing skills and to what extent the lack of these skills influence the failure or success of the business. The research made a direct link to the lack of marketing skills and the failure of businesses as well as the fact that managers and owners are aware of these shortcomings that they have. The conclusion is that there is a positive correlation between the success of a business and the need for marketing skills in South African SMEs. The challenge that now faces government, educational institutions and businesses themselves is to develop these marketing skills in such a way that the chances of survival of these SMEs are increased.
The Relationship Between Stakeholders Involvement In Strategic Planning And Organisations Performance A Study Of The University Of Venda
Authors: Adewale Aregbeshola R. , Esther Munano M.
Published: March 2016

This study focuses on the determinants of employee performance at the University of Venda, premised on the extent to which stakeholders are involved in the strategic planning of the institution. The aim of the study was to establish the effect of stakeholders involvement in the strategic planning of the University of Venda and to determine how different stakeholders are involved in the strategic planning and ultimate implication of their involvement - or lack of involvement - on the overall performance of the institution. Using a survey approach, this study revealed that the process of strategic planning is absolutely dominated by the management cadre, thereby sending the other stakeholders into the doldrums. In the practical sense (as indicated by the findings), those who are directly affected by the strategic plan are least involved in the process of the planning. Because of the lack of involvement, the majority of the stakeholders became de-motivated, culminating in their lack-lustre approach toward the implementation of the orchestrated plan. The resultant lack of buy-in by the affected stakeholders - essentially the internal stakeholders (staff members and the student community) - lays credence to the paucity of the process and the resultant poor performance on a number of indicators.
U.S. Taxation Of The Value Of Executive Services Performed For Multinational Joint Ventures
Authors: Goldberg Martin A. , Wnek Robert E. , Pineau Jacqueline S.
Published: March 2016

Domestic U. S. businesses forming a joint venture with a commonly-controlled foreign affiliates need always to take into account transfer pricing rules, whereby any income, deductions, or credits or one may be reallocated from one of the businesses to the other. This problem provides special concerns with regards to compensation for executive services, where calculation of an arms length amount is more difficult, and where other contractual rights may have an impact on the determination of the arms length amount. The concept of transfer pricing rules with regard to services was first addressed in 1968 regulations, after which there were temporary regulations in 2003 that were finalized in 2009. However, there are still many issues that have not been addressed, that will need to be resolved in a future set of regulations.
National And International Knowledge Transfers When Using Technology On The Conservation & Restoration Of Paintings
Authors: De-Miguel-Molina Blanca , De-Miguel-Molina Maria , Segarra-Ona María-del-Val , Peiro-Signes Angel
Published: March 2016

This paper analyses whether there is national and international knowledge transfer in the creative industry of conservation and restoration of paintings. A comparison between American and European museums is exhibited, distinguishing collaboration with research institutes and universities. A bibliometric measurement was used to obtain the data and a factor analysis to examine them. Results show that European and American museums tend to cooperate in knowledge development with other museums, institutes and universities located in its geographical area.
Modification And Resolution Of The Contract Of Trip Combined: Cancellation Of The Trip By The Organizer And Right Of Withdrawal Of The Tourist
Authors: Martinez Pilar Dominguez
Published: March 2016

The present study aims to consider in parallel the different legal consequences, rights and obligations of the involved subjects in a contract of travel combined in the case of modification, cancellation and withdrawal of the contract. On the one hand, the modification or cancellation by the Organizer will allow analysis of avoidance of the contract at the request of the consumer, who does not accept the significant modification of some essential element of the contract the organizer has been forced to introduce. Be on the other hand, when it is the consumer who decides that the trip not be effect or as the law says "nullifies the services requested or contracted" we taken the existence of a "right of withdrawal" and its consequences. Ultimately, the possibility of cancellation by the organizer and the consequent rights of refund or completion of another trip and the right to compensation for breach of contract will be weighed with the reflection on the existence of a real right of withdrawal of the tourist to subject certain penalties is obliged to justify its decision. The doctrine will be used to achieve this goal, and recent within the regime of safeguards jurisprudence for the tourist and the consumer is regulated in specific legislation.
Hierarchy Of GAAP vs. IFRS The Case Of Bankruptcy Accounting
Authors: Haskin Daniel L. , Haskin Teresa E.
Published: March 2016

With increased movement toward convergence of major accounting principles between U.S. GAAP and IFRS, the issue of which authoritative source should be referenced becomes increasingly important. An important question is: what is the hierarchy of authority for pronouncements and documents under U.S. GAAP and IFRS? FASB Accounting Standards Codification is the single official source ofauthoritative U.S. GAAP. The hierarchy under international standards is less clear. The IASB promulgated a hierarchy in IAS 8, but interpretation concerning many issues is required. There are several issues not addressed at all by IFRS and one of these is bankruptcy accounting. ASC 852 is the guidance for bankruptcy accounting under U.S. GAAP. This study will investigate whether companies in countries which use IFRS are influenced by the guidance of ASC 852 when confronted with bankruptcy. A review of the financial statements of bankrupt companies in countries using or converting to IFRS was conducted into the reporting of reorganization-type bankruptcies.
Organizations Recovered To Good Health: The Path To The Goal
Authors: Prabhu Narayan Krishna
Published: March 2016

The backdrop of economic recovery now seems to be a reality. There are comparisons drawn between the Great Depression (1930s) and the Great Recession (2008 onward). Organizational excellence, involving a paradigm shift, is the need of the hour. Research in the captioned arena is a pointer to the mammoth task(s) ahead in terms of rehabilitation. This Great Recession has cast ugly pressures in various organizational areas be it legal, marketing and consumer behavior, human resources, and industrial relations. Many stakeholders are awakened by the harsh realities and there is a crying need to set up a statutory body to review the function of organizations.
Absorptive Capacity And MNC Knowledge Transfer: The Organizational Behavior Perspective
Authors: Wu Wei-Li , Lee Yi-Chih
Published: March 2016

Many previous studies on internal knowledge transfer in multinational corporations (MNCs) have indicated that organizational absorptive capacity (AC) has a significant effect on knowledge transfer, but few scholars have dwelt on employee absorptive capacity. Employee AC is fundamental to organizational AC. Therefore, employee AC is an important management issue. From an organizational behavior perspective, this study attempted to explore whether employees personality traits, job characteristics and organizational environment had an impact on their absorptive capacity, hoping to develop a new research direction for the AC research realm.
Identifying The Traits Of Entrepreneurs In A University Setting: An Empirical Examination Of Saudi Arabian University Students
Authors: Al-Habib Mohammed
Published: March 2016

The study of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship has recently attracted the attention of scholars from diverse fields such as sociology, anthropology, and business. Much of the research conducted has been focused on entrepreneurial motivation and personal characteristics in developed countries. In this paper, we examine the relationship between four personality characteristics - Innovativeness, risk-taking, locus of control and energy level, and the likelihood of owning or starting a business.Utilizing a sample of 600 students attending three universities in Saudi Arabia and a self-administered questionnaire, the present studys results show systematic variation in entrepreneurial characteristics across groups of university student entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs. Student entrepreneurs are more likely to be innovative, risk-takers, and exhibit high levels of energy and locus of control than their non-entrepreneurs counterparts.The results of the study raise important questions about the identification and targeting of potentially successful entrepreneurs and the appropriate mechanism for aiding them in realizing their dreams to become successful business owners capable of creating new jobs and fueling economic growth.
Influence Of Leaders Intrapersonal Competencies On Employee Job Satisfaction
Authors: Singh Prakash
Published: March 2016

Intrapersonal competencies complement the interpersonal skills of emotionally intelligent leaders. Experts believe that general intelligence (IQ) contributes to no more than twenty- five percent of ones overall success. The extent to which employers are capable of indentifying and meeting their employees job satisfaction needs can be a significant characteristic of their emotional intelligence (EI), in contrast with their cognitive abilities. In this study, the quantitative research method was used to determine the employees perceptions of their leaders intrapersonal competencies and their influence on their job satisfaction; the six competencies being self-awareness, self-confidence, self-expression, self-control, adaptability, and optimism. In order to be satisfied at work, the findings of this study clearly indicate that employees prefer to be led by leaders who are confident in their leadership role, who send out clear, unambiguous messages, who maintain self-control, who are adaptable and flexible, who face the future with optimism, and who support the establishment of a collegial working environment. Evidently, the findings corroborate the hypothesis that employees believe that the intrapersonal competencies of leaders have a positive influence on the employees sense of job satisfaction. This studys findings, therefore, confirm that the key to the leaders self-knowledge is access to their own feelings and the ability to discriminate among them and draw upon them to guide behaviour in their organisations. It makes a contribution to the emerging research being accomplished on leaders intrapersonal intelligence with more research still needing to be done on how these competencies impact on the organisational climate and culture.