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Edifício JFK
Authors: Jayo Martin , Valente Rafael
Published: August 2018

Projetado no final dos anos 1950 e construído na década seguinte, o edifício sede da EAESP incorpora em sua arquitetura marcas da história da instituição. Parte do espaço onde hoje há salas de aula já foi ocupada por 28 apartamentos de 2 dormitórios.
Liderança à brasileira
Authors: Kan Julián
Published: August 2018

Na década que se encerra, o Brasil reafirmou sua inevitável liderança na América Latina, porém modificou a forma de relacionar-se com os vizinhos. Aspectos políticos da integração passaram a ser priorizados em relação aos comerciais, e o país abriu mão de possíveis benefícios econômicos em prol da unidade regional
O jeito latino-americano de gerir empresas
Authors: Feldmann Paulo Roberto
Published: August 2018

A gestão das empresas latino-americanas é influenciada pela história, cultura e valores locais. Em um cenário de competição global, isso pode representar um problema
Tendências do empreendedorismo no Brasil
Authors: Aidar Marcelo Marinho
Published: August 2018

A pesquisa Global Entrepreneurship Monitor é uma das principais fontes de dados sobre as características da atividade empreendedora no Brasil. Neste artigo, comentamos alguns dos principais resultados da sua última edição
EAESP. Quatro décadas de CEAG
Authors: Diniz Eduardo Henrique
Published: August 2018

O CEAG, Curso de Especialização em Administração para Graduados, completa 40 anos neste semestre. Surgindo como uma divisão do antigo curso de pós-graduação da EAESP. O CEAG se consolidou desde o início como o mais reconhecido programa de especialização em administração do Brasil
Changes in The Role of Production and Operations Management in the New Economy
Authors: Corrêa Henrique Luiz
Published: August 2018

The paper analyses how the area of production and operations management (POM) in Brazilshould change/adapt in order to remain relevant in the so called "new economy". Drawing frominsights coming from both the relevant literature and a survey, a preliminary research and teachingagenda is proposed.
Sustainability: What Does it Mean for the Operations Manager?
Authors: Ferrer Geraldo
Published: August 2018

This study discusses the broad concept of sustainability using several viewpoints to identify the best approach to adopt it in business operations. Starting from the grand perspective adopted by the United Nations and other governmental organizations, it presents sustainability as a business policy grounded on the triple bottom line. Performance measures and continuous improvement are introduced as the components necessary to translate sustainable corporate strategy into sustainable operations, using an integrated quality, environmental and safety management system.
Analysis of the Relationship between Automaker and Systemist in an Industrial Condominium of the Automotive Industry
Authors: Sacomano Neto Mário , Pires Sílvio Roberto
Published: August 2018

The implementation of industrial condominiums in Brazil's automotive industry introduced a new standard for the relationship between automakers and auto parts suppliers. High levels of outsourcing, long-term contracts, integrative agreements, coproduction of components, exchanges of specific resources, and intensive interchange of information characterize the automaker's relationship with suppliers in these new arrangements. This paper analyzes the relationship between an automaker, constituted in the form of an industrial condominium, and a systemist supplier operating inside the automaker's plant, exploring the impacts and innovations in the way production is organized and in how the supplier's performance is measured. The findings reveal the transfer of added value from the automaker to the systemist supplier and a high degree of integration of logistics and production between companies
The Evaluation of Information Technology: a Case Study in Brazilian Slaughter Houses
Authors: Cabral Ribeiro Priscila Cristina , Scavarda Annibal José , Batalha Mário Otávio
Published: August 2018

This paper aims to show the evaluation of information technologies (ITs) that has been used to trace products in Brazilian cattle chain. The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an identification technology that traces products from their origin to their destination. This work includes literature review on evaluation models in technology, information technology, information systems, and RFID. The field research described in this paper was carried out at four Brazilian slaughterhouses. Some methods used were qualitative approach, case study, and interviews to show results. Although RFID has some advantages in traceability systems, it has been used by these companies in other activities such as warehousing and stocking. Because of this, in the Brazilian cattle chain barcode has been used to trace products.
Buyer-Supplier Relationship and Service Performance: an Operations Perspective Analysis
Authors: Paiva Ely Laureano , Phonlor Patricia , D'Avila Lívia Castro
Published: August 2018

This article analyzes the influence of the buyer-supplier relationship continuity on service performance. We used a survey with a sample of 53 companies that are users of international maritime transport belonging to two industries: Machinery and Food. The results related to Service Performance are similar to those found in past studies in industrial supply chains. The traditional performance criteria like delivery, dependability and cost clearly are influenced by the aspects related to the management of the relationship. This includes information exchange, trust and interaction between the parts.
An Analysis of Business Administration Students Interest in the Area of Production and Operations
Authors: Costa Francisco José da , Lima Dorelland Ponte , Andrade Raphael de Jesus Campos de
Published: August 2018

This article analyzes the interest of Business Administration students in the area of Production and Operations. A field study involving data collection of data from 165 students of institutions of higher education in the city of Fortaleza, in the northeastern area of Brazil. Data were evaluated through techniques of regression and cluster analysis. It was found that students have an intermediate level of interest in the area, and that this interest is positively influenced by factors such as intent to pursue a career in the area. Also the perception of educational and professional impact, as well as the importance of the area for the course were studied.
Results and Implications of Technological Development in The Telecommunication Industry in Brazil
Authors: Martins Débora Segato , Galina Simone Vasconcelos
Published: August 2018

Significant Science and Technology (S&T) results are expected from the telecommunications industry, as well as good social and economic indicators, once this industry is among those with the highest rates of innovation. This paper shows an analysis of investments and indicators of technological development and its relationship with economic and social changes in the sector in the last few years. An analysis of data leads us to conclude that investments in technological development are vulnerable to the economic environment for the industry.
Scenario Analysis within a Call Center Using Simulation
Authors: Bouzada Marco Aurélio Carino
Published: August 2018

This paper works on and presents the results of several analyses - scenario and sensitivity - made with the help of Simulation and focused on dimensioning questions of handling capacity in a large Brazilian call center. The objective is to measure the sensitivity of the call center's performance to potential modifications of critical variables. The bibliography related to the application of such tool in call centers is reviewed, and the way by which the problem is treated nowadays is described in detail. The methodology used to achieve this article objective involved a simulation model in the Arena Contact Center software, which worked as base case upon where the scenario and sensitivity analyses could be performed. This paper comes to the conclusion that Simulation is a tool perfectly adequate to its purpose as long as it could be able to show, for the studied call center, mainly that: (i) it is possible to reduce the operator contingent; (ii) fair variations on the demand pattern can impact too much the performance indicators; and (iii) it is possible to improve the service level if an aggregated handling format is adopted.
Importance and the Zone of Tolerance of Customer Expectations of Fast Food Services
Authors: Campos Domingos Fernandes , Nóbrega Kleber Cavalcanti
Published: August 2018

This article analyzes the relationship between the importance of attributes for service quality and the tolerance zone between the desired and the minimum acceptable levels for customer expectations. The empirical study, conducted with 500 students, fast food customers, confirms that, as the importance of attributes increases, the tolerance zone gets closer and higher.
Investing in Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects in Brazil
Authors: Perera Luiz Carlos Jacob , Kerr Roberto Borges , Kimura Herbert , Lima Fabiano Guasti
Published: August 2018

The discussion about Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects has its roots in global warming and its consequences. CDM projects enable developed countries to offset the pollution generated by the acquisition of Certified Emission Reductions (CER), concerning the reduction of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions in developing countries. The article discusses the CDM in a comprehensive manner, based on the opinion of experts, and investigates the future of this market from 2012, the post-Kyoto period. The main results show that the CDM follows the principles of Sustainable Development, focusing on the climate changes and the profitability of projects. It shows that Brazil has real possibilities to act in the CER market which is expected to consolidate in the post-Kyoto. Controversial issues as the future of post-Kyoto, nuclear power and especially the conservation of forests, through the generation of CER, remain undefined.
Study On The Configuration Of Distribution Channels For New Automobiles
Authors: Tortato Ubiratã , Marx Roberto
Published: August 2018

This paper proposes an explanatory model for the configuration of automobile distribution channels. A case study was developed, using two sources of information: 1) the literature on the distribution of specialty goods and on automobile distribution and 2) interviews conducted with dealers and automakers. The survey allowed the identification of three variables for the proposed model: dealer size, consumer behavior and the legal environment. The model comprises three possible organizational forms for the distribution business: isolated single-brand, single-brand group, and multi-brand group. This study is expected to contribute to a better understanding of the evolution of the sector, as well as to support the analysis of future auto distribution trends.
Understanding the Coordination Mechanisms in a Fair Trade Fruit Supply Chain
Authors: Vieira Luciana Marques , Aguiar Luís Kluwe , De Barcellos Marcia Dutra
Published: August 2018

Globalization of food supply chains requires from companies located in developing countries to comply with strict production standards. Hence, there is an increasing need for socio-economic environmental certification worldwide. A way to meet food standards is to create a supply chain management that deals with sequential processes coordinated by the chain leader. In the particular case of agri-food markets, it is common for food retailers to perform the role of chain leaders. This paper describes the configuration and coordination of a certified fair trade fruit supply chain in Brazil servicing the United Kingdom (UK) market. The methods used are interviews with key informants working at different stages of the supply chain in both countries and secondary data analysis. Our findings suggest that retailers in the UK transfer the responsibility of supply chains coordination to their partnering traders in Brazil, who, in turn, are responsible for monitoring information flow and tracking processes. Theoretical contributions are related to the understanding of a complex supply chain because it involves members that have different technologies, skills, language and knowledge about the market. This heterogeneity makes the co-coordinating role even more important.
Analysis of Sustainability Incorporation by Industrial Supply Chain in Rio Grande do Sul State (Brazil)
Authors: Dalé Luíse Bispo da Costa , Roldan Lucas Bonacina , Hansen Peter Bent
Published: August 2018

This research aims at analyzing how sustainability is being incorporated by industrial focal companies on supply chain practices within Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. An exploratory qualitative research was performed using a multiple case study strategy where four focal companies were investigated. These focal companies actuate with their supply chains in the electric-electronic, energy and footwear industries. Findings concluded that the economic pillar is still the most important for the investigated companies. It was also noted that the environmental pillar is becoming even more relevant, and the social one is still incipient within the practices of the industrial focal companies of the supply chains investigated.
Reducing Internal Information Technology Resource Allocation Through Global Upstream Electronic Business Standards: A Case Study in Novozymes
Authors: Hill Douglas Steven , Duque Juan Francisco Zurita , Skott Helle
Published: August 2018

An increasing number of organisations are beginning to operate in a standardised business process environment suggesting that there is benefit in a standardised business messaging infrastructure.Novozymes A/S is the first known industrial biotech organisation in Denmark to apply the GS1 and the Consumer Goods Forum's global upstream standards initiative (GUSI) in a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) scenario. The combination of applying a standardised VMI business process using the aforementioned integration standards for electronic business messaging and pre-agreed standardised message choreography has been proven by Novozymes to add significant business benefit to their organisation.This case study methodology outlines the results of Novozymes' application of GUSI standards over three separate implementations replenishing 25 customers' factories and describes the resultant reduction in internal IT effort. The implementation data were collected from a total of twenty five factories (sites) which Novozymes, today, replenish using GUSI VMI. The 'ex post' results were then compared and interpreted against a Novozymes internal benchmarking analysis which was used an 'ex ante' base line.The findings strongly suggest that the GUSI VMI application provides not only reduced integration effort, but also is a foundational basis for higher rent generating processes and improved demand transparency management.
STUDY OF LOGISTICAL INTERMODALITY IN PARANÁ STATE – BRAZIL
Authors: Picinin Claudia Tania , Kovaleski João Luiz , Pilatti Luiz Alberto , Pedroso Bruno , Gonçalves Marcus Vinicius Pereira
Published: August 2018

Intermodal transportation is characterized by the transfer of goods from the origin point to a destination, involving two or more different modals of transportation. This paper aims to analyze modal road and rail transportation in the Campos Gerais region, as a form of concentrated cargos (storage and distribution) in this region. The empirical secondary data was obtained from federal agencies, such as the Ministry of Development and Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). The modal choice emphasizes each specific characteristic and costs cutting. The Campos Gerais region presents significant exports, representing 41% of the state of Parana in 2004. The logistics junction of Campos Gerais region is focused on modal road-rail, centering on a large volume of cargo in this region.
REVERSE LOGISTICS PRACTICES IN THE SPANISH SMEs CONTEXT
Authors: Benítez Rocío Ruiz , Fierro Jesús Cambra
Published: August 2018

Consumers and retailers return product to manufacturers due to a variety of reasons: the product does not meet customer expectation, the product is defective or there is excess inventory, among others. Therefore manufacturers need to handle the returned product in an effective way to improve customer's relationship and decrease its associated costs.This paper describes the return processes of two Spanish companies, pertaining to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) group, focusing on the forward and reverse flows in the supply chain and highlighting the relevance of managing reverse supply chain issues efficiently. The methods used are interviews with the main managers at both companies. We have found that the main motivation of these companies to accept returns is to create a good company's image. Additionally, the same design of return processes and logistics networks has been identified in both companies, independently of the company's industry sector and the management qualification.
AN EVALUATION OF THE VARIABLES AND TERMINOLOGIES EMPLOYED IN THE CONSTRUCTS OF SCM PRACTICES
Authors: Da Silva Eliciane Maria , Sacomano Neto Mario , Pires Sílvio Roberto Ignácio
Published: August 2018

The main aim of this study was to conduct a meticulous analysis of which words or terms are used in the variables that best represent the concepts of SCM practices. The research conducted can be classified as being of a descriptive, exploratory and qualitative character. The search of the articles was made in the Scopus and Web of Science. The final sample was composed of 51 articles, drawn from 18 periodicals. For analysis, the definition of a construct was taken as the base, its relation with manifested variables and words or terms most used and coherent with the definition of the concepts and the contexts in which these terms were applied. A total of 639 variables that defined constructs, were transcribed. Similarity is noted in the employment of their variables and common use of words in the definition of the concepts. However, the constructs possess different nomenclatures. Therefore, confusion is present in the studies analyzed. The study sought to contribute to greater discernment of the concepts, making a critical reflective understanding of the practices in the area. It was raised in the subsections of the discussions that the authors used the same terms in different contexts. It was pointed out the future prospects for formation of the concepts, showing how such constructs are being modified and perfected by means of the introduction of theories, such as the theory of Transaction Cost Economics, the Resource-Based View, Agency Theory, and Knowledge-Based Theory
MEASURING SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY: A DEA APPROACH
Authors: Mishra Rohita Kumar
Published: August 2018

Supply chain performance depends on the efficiency of supply chain. The efficiency depends on the utilized inputs and the outcome. In this paper an attempt has been taken to measure the efficiency of supply chain. We have taken the case of pharmaceutical industry of India. Efficiency of supply chain has been measured by taking inputs and outputs. The average technical efficiency score obtained through CRS model is 0.868, indicating scope for lots of improvement for the Pharmaceutical companies
Collaborative Relationship Analysis Between Dairy
Authors: Moori Roberto Giro , Lima Rodrigo Leme Pinto , Menezes Julio Eduardo da Silva
Published: August 2018

This exploratory and descriptive study tested one application of the IMP Interaction Model developed by the International Marketing and Purchasing Group (IMP Group) researchers. The sample with 83 dairy farmers and 28 respondents from milk processing companies revealed, with a statistical significance level of 0.05, that geographical concentration and information exchange (technical and administrative) constructs contribute for buyers and sellers collaborative relationship. This result leads to conclude that logistics systems and the adoption of both process and information technologies are essential for Brazilian milk production chain competitiveness. In addition, IMP Interaction Model has been proved to be efficient in showing the main constructs contribution for development and maintenance of collaborative relationships between buyers and sellers.
The Theory of Entrepreneurial Policy Alignment: A Newer Institutional Economics
Authors: Yoho Keenan , Simons Solon
Published: August 2018

The emergence of supply chain as a growing area of research has generated a renewed interest in theory and theory-making within the field of operations management. This interest is the result of the parallel advances in other areas like economics, sociology, and general management that have developed theoretical perspectives and tools relevant for the operations domain. Work in these areas has demonstrated the relevance of strategic action and organizational structure that are traditionally ignored in an operations framework. In this paper we propose a new theory through which existing research paradigms in the field of operations management may be reinterpreted and redirected. We call this theory the Theory of Entrepreneurial Policy Alignment (TEPA). The point of departure for the theory is the concept of the policy as the locus of institutional activity. The TEPA defines the policy as the fundamental unit of economic analysis and the strategic lever of entrepreneurial action. Analysis of policy – as opposed to the individual choice or the transaction cost – permits the examination of economic activity, which draws attention to the Schumpeterian dynamics of competing supply chains operating in environments far from equilibrium. This theoretical innovation marks the theory as distinct from others on order and can be seen as a movement through transaction cost economics. The TEPA recognizes the consequential nature of operations and incorporates policy considerations to arrive at a newer institutional economics. In this paper, we motivate the argument for developing such a theory, present its basic features and provide an example of how TEPA may be applied to a decision to offshore a manufacturing production facility.
The antimicrobial activity of alcoholic extracts of leaves and bark from two varieties of ”Sangre de Drago” compared with the antimicrobial activity present in the latex of the same species
Authors: Barba Guevara Cecilia , Montaluisa Luis , Maldonado Rodriguez María Elena
Published: August 2018

Background: This research was carried out in order to study the antimicrobial effectiveness of crude latex of two varieties of "Sangre de Drago": Croton lechleri Muller Arg. and Croton urucurana Baill and compare that effectiveness to the antimicrobial activity of the alcoholic extracts of its leaves and bark. 

Methods: The activity of the alcoholic extracts and latex were evaluated against bacterial strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. The extraction of the alcoholic extracts (20% Tincture) of the leaves, bark and latex from the two Croton species was carried out by maceration using 70% alcohol as a menstruum, at room temperature, for 2 to 7 days, with shaking at least twice a day.  A 20% tincture was obtained, from which the physical and chemical parameters were determined as indicated by the Ecuadorian Quality Control Standard for natural medicinal products.

Results: It was found that both the alcoholic extracts of the plant material and the crude latex indicate antimicrobial activity for S. epidermidis, moderate antimicrobial activity for B. subtilis and no antimicrobial activity for E. coli. The moderate antimicrobial activity against B. subtilis, at doses of 125 p.p.m., is in line with the findings of previous studies by other authors. 

Conclusions: he antimicrobial activity of the latex of the two species against S. epidermidis is not registered in literature and, the negative antimicrobial activity for E. coli does not agree with what has been reported by previous studies.
Common ELIXIR Service for Researcher Authentication and Authorisation
Authors: Linden Mikael , Prochazka Michal , Lappalainen Ilkka , Bucik Dominik , Vyskocil Pavel , Kuba Martin , Silén Sami , Belmann Peter , Sczyrba Alexander , Newhouse Steven , Matyska Ludek , Nyrönen Tommi
Published: August 2018

A common Authentication and Authorisation Infrastructure (AAI) that would allow single sign-on to services has been identified as a key enabler for European bioinformatics. ELIXIR AAI is an ELIXIR service portfolio for authenticating researchers to ELIXIR services and assisting these services on user privileges during research usage. It relieves the scientific service providers from managing the user identities and authorisation themselves, enables the researcher to have a single set of credentials to all ELIXIR services and supports meeting the requirements imposed by the data protection laws. ELIXIR AAI was launched in late 2016 and is part of the ELIXIR Compute platform portfolio. By the end of 2017 the number of users reached 1000, while the number of relying scientific services was 36.

This paper presents the requirements and design of the ELIXIR AAI and the policies related to its use, and how it can be used for serving some example services, such as document management, social media, data discovery, human data access, cloud compute and training services.
Rapikwenty: ‘A loner in the ashes’ and other songs for sleeping
Authors: Turpin Myfany , Green Jennifer
Published: August 2018

Rapikwenty is a traditional Australian Indigenous set of stories-and-songs from the Utopia region of Central Australia performed by Anmatyerr speaking adults to lull children to sleep. The main protagonist is a boy who is left to play alone in the ashes. Like many lullabies, Rapikwenty is characterised by scary themes, soft dynamics, a limited pitch range and repetition. The story-and-song form is not common in the Australian literature on lullabies, yet such combinations of prose and verse are found in other forms of verbal art of the region (Green 2014). This verbal art style is also well-attested in other oral traditions of the world (Harris & Reichl, 1997). Rapikwenty resembles other Anmatyerr genres in its song structure; yet differs in its performance style. Echoing Trainor et al. (1999: 532), we find it is the “soothing, smooth, and airy” delivery, rather than any formal properties of the genre, that achieves the lulling effect. In addition, Rapikwenty uses the recitative style known as arnwerirrem ‘humming’. The voice thus moves seamlessly between spoken story and sung verse, creating a smooth delivery throughout. We suggest that the combination of prose and verse reflects an Anmatyerr concept of song as prototypically punctuating events in a story rather than a medium for story-telling itself. This article suggests a more nuanced approach to the relationship between genre and performance styles.
Treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip with the Pavlik harness in children under six months of age: Indications, results and failures
Authors: Ömeroglu H.
Published: August 2018

Purpose

The aim of this article is to review the current concepts in the indications, results and failure causes of the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with the Pavlik harness.

Methods

The reported variables influencing the outcome in the Pavlik harness treatment were analyzed.

Results

Significant discrepancies about the clinical and radiological outcomes, the rates of failure and complications as well as the variables influencing the treatment outcome occur in the published studies due to the heterogeneity of the data and the differences in the methods used. The overall short-, mid- or long-term success rate of the treatment ranges from 45% to 100% and it is commonly over 75%. The rate of osteonecrosis of the femoral head ranges from 1% to 30%. Age, gender, laterality, radiological or clinical severity of the initial hip pathology and parents’ compliance are the commonly reported determinants of failure of the treatment.

Conclusion

The failure in treatment with the Pavlik harness is multifactorial, initial type of hip dysplasia being the most prominent followed by the treatment initiation age. This type of treatment cannot be considered as the best option in Graf IV hips (hip ultrasonography) or highly dislocated hips (plain radiography) and in infants older than three months of age, as the risk of failure and development of complications including osteonecrosis and femoral nerve palsy seem to increase in such circumstances. Large-scale, comparative studies including homogenous data are needed to answer the unsolved questions concerning indications.
Periacetabular osteotomy to treat residual dysplasia in adolescents and young adults: Indications, complications, results
Authors: Millis M. B. , McClincy M.
Published: August 2018

Purpose

Discuss current indications, techniques, complications and results of periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) to treat the adolescent and young adult with symptomatic acetabular dysplasia or the rare minimally symptomatic patient with dysplasia with a guarded prognosis without PAO surgery.

Methods

Review of clinical experience with PAO at our and other high-volume centres.

Results

At a mean follow-up of 18 years after PAO, more than 75% of hips are preserved. At 30-year follow-up, longest term reported series notes survival of one-third of hips.

Conclusion

Both middle- and long-term results suggest efficacy of PAO in improving function and prognosis in most symptomatic adolescent and young adult patients with spherically congruous pre-arthritic dysplastic hips.
Avifaunistic’s Genetic Heat Index (GHI) of Four Landscapes in West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Janra Muhammad Nazri , Aadrean Aadrean
Published: August 2018

West Pasaman Regency in West Sumatra Province is recently established as an administrative area on 2003, segregated from Pasaman Regency where it was previously affiliated. This regency has been planning to support its structural developments using its main income generated from agricultural sector, which involve vast plantation area for oil-palm and other agricultural products. With the variety of its topography spans from some offshore islands up to 2,912 m mountain area, it is interesting to understand the importance value of this area from the perspective of one of its natural biodiversity: avifuna. Here in this paper, we use Genetic Heat Index (GHI) concept based on avian diversity and their conservation status to compare the significance value among four prominent landscapes in this regency, which include Mount Talamau and Laut Tinggal Lake (mountainous area), Tongar River (lowland-to-hilly riparian agricultural area) and Panjang Island (an offshore island). Despite the difference and similarity of bird species recorded in each site, Panjang Island has comparable GHI value with Tongar River, Mount Talamau and Laut Tinggal Lake (consecutively 4.20, 4.03, 4.14, 4.26). This result implies to the uniqueness of bird species living in each site along with its habitat typicality which also helps in contributing to their GHI value. Therefore, giving attention to this GHI concept while accommodate it into development plan will help in supporting more environmentally-sound development process.
Evaluation of the haematology and biochemistry of the silver catfish, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus as biomarker of environmental pollution in a tropical lagoon
Authors: Ugwu George C. , Soyinka Olufemi O.
Published: August 2018

The objective of the present study was to examine the haematological and biochemical parameters of the silver catfish, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, from the Makoko area of a polluted tropical lagoon such as Lagos Lagoon, to serve as a baseline data for the assessment of the health status of the fish and as reference point for future studies. The mean values of the haematological parameters analyzed were: blood haemoglobin, Hb (97.29±4.35g/L); pack cell volume, PCV (29.28±1.23%); red blood cell/total erythrocyte count, RBC (2.97±0.12T/L); white blood cell count, WBC (10.69±0.37g/L); mean cell volume, MCV (95.19±2.28fl); mean corpuscular haemoglobin, MCH (30.53±0.67pg), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, MCHC (33.32±0.38g/dl), and the differential leucocytes. While the mean values of the biochemical parameters were: aspartate transaminase, AST (66.06±6.12 IU/L); alanine transaminase, ALT (12.98±1.10 IU/L), and alkaline phosphatase, ALP (88.01±8.60 IU/L). The findings from this study gave an indication of stress on the health status of the fishes in this lagoon and there is need for proper management strategies to be adopted in monitoring the conditions of the faunal communities in the lagoon. The lagoon indeed showed signs of environmental stress, which eventually pose devastating effect on the health status of the fishes. These have an indirect effect on the coastal communities. There is therefore the need for periodic monitoring and enforcement of environmental laws by respective organisations to ensure health safety of the people especially in the coastal communities.
Evaluation of some respiratory functions of Kyrgyz National Team Athletes before 2016 Summer Olympic Games
Authors: Demirhan Bilal , Abdırahmanova Dciparkul , Canuzakov Kanat , Geri Serdar
Published: August 2018

In this study, some respiratory functions of athletes from four different sport branches who constitute Kyrgyzstan National Team have been examined. To research, 9 Greco-Roman style wrestlers (24±4,5years), 10 freestyle wrestlers (22,10±3,21 years), 8 judoists (23,6±1,89 years), 8 male athletes (22,29±2.87 years) and 3 female athletes (21.67±2.08 years) totally 35 male and 3 female national athletes have been included. Forced vital capacities (FVC), forced ventilation volumes (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) which connected the respiratory levels of the athletes have been measured in preparation stage before 2016 Summer Olympic Games. By being performed istatistical evaluation by SPSS 21.0, it was usedthe computer package program. “One Way ANOVA” test an identifying the differences between the groups and the differences at (P<0,05) level have been accepted as significant. FVC values taken from Judoists were similar to those of male athletes (p>0,05) and significantly higher than other branches (p<0,05). FVC levels of wrestling and athletic athletes reflected similar results (p>0,05). When PEF levels examined, the results of judo and male athletes have been found statistically similar (p>0,05). PEF scores of Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling and female athletes have not been found statistically different (p>0,05). FEV1 results of the judoists have been found similar to those of the Greco-Roman style wrestlers (p>0,05) while these results have been found significantly higher than the results of freestyle wrestling and athletic athletes (p<0,05). As a result, Judo athletes' FVC, PEF and FEV1 levels have been found better than other branches involved in the study.
Keanekaragaman Jenis Tumbuhan Paku (Pteridophyta) di Jalur Pendakian Selo Kawasan Taman Nasional Gunung Merbabu, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Astuti Fitri Kusuma , Murningsih M , Jumari J
Published: August 2018

Indonesia has a very high biodiversity, as well as ferns (Pteridophyta).Selo climbing lane at Merbabu Montain Nasional Park selected as the study site because of the many ferns that were founded in this area.The purpose of this study was to analyze the diversity of ferns species.in tropical rain forest ecosystem of high mountains and sub-alpine forests ecosystem on Selo climbing lane at Merbabu Mount National Park. There are many human activity in Selo climbing lanesupposed to influence the existing plants. This research was held on August-December 2016. The method usedinventory inSelo climbing lane and Plot, then analyzed using diversity index. The results found 33 species of ferns from 15 families. The diversity of ferns in the tropical rain forest ecosystem of high mountains fall into the medium category except at post II (2412 masl) has low diversity. Diversity in the sub-alpine forest ecosystem can not be calculated. Key word: diversity, fern, Selo climbing lane.
Freshwater green macroalgae as a biosorbent of Cr(III) ions
Authors: Godlewska Katarzyna , Marycz Krzysztof , Michalak Izabela
Published: August 2018

The research was conducted to evaluate the possibility of using algae enriched with Cr(III) ions as a feed additive for horses. As a sorbent, macroalgaCladophora glomeratawas chosen. The results of the kinetic and equilibrium experiments on biosorption of Cr(III) ions are presented. The pseudo-second order model was used for the description of kinetics. Equilibrium of biosorption process was described by Langmuir model. The effect of biosorbent dose: 0.1–1.0 g·L-1, initial metal ions concentration: 100–300 mg·L-1and pH: 3–5 on the biosorption capacity in a batch system was evaluated. These factors played a significant role in affecting the biosorption capacity of biosorbent and the rate constant. Optimal pH for biosorption was 5, biosorbent dose 0.1 g·L-1, initial concentration of Cr(III) ions 300 mg·L-1. The maximum biosorption capacity determined from Langmuir equation was 107.5 mg·g-1(forCS1.0 g·L-1, pH 5). The experiments were also performed in a column system and they showed that almost 100% of Cr(III) ions were absorbed after 200 minutes. The FTIR and SEM-EDX technique confirmed binding of Cr(III) ions by the algal biomass. Due to very good biosorption properties,Cladophora glomeratacan be considered as a carrier of microelement ions in animal feeding.
Collective suffixes and ad hoc categories: from Latin -āliato Italian -aglia
Authors: Magni Elisabetta
Published: August 2018

The expression of ad hoc categories ranges from discourse-level to syntactic and morphological strategies. Considering derivation in particular, it has been observed that also collective suffixes can be used for the identification of context-dependent sets. The aim of this paper is to investigate the relation between collectives and ad hoc categories by focusing on the Italian suffix -agliaand by discussing its diachronic relation with the Latin neuter nouns ending in -ālia. The discussion concerning the notion of collective will take into account a recent proposal that distinguishes between collective nouns, aggregate nouns, and superordinates. As will be shown, aggregate nouns are of particular interest for interpreting some Latinpluralia tantumin -āliathat denote sets of heterogeneous entities with similar properties. The same possibility to derive aggregate nouns characterizes the suffix -agliathat, when attached to proper nouns, can also convey associative meanings, or denote categories including persons and situations that share the named exemplar as a common denominator. As the analysis will show, the development of these functions correlates with the mechanisms of (inter)subjectification.
Contribuição da formação em uma universidade privada para inserção dos enfermeiros no mercado de trabalho
Authors: Pafume Stephanie Morais , Da Silva Érica Caroline , Andrade Andréia De Carvalho
Published: August 2018

Objetivo: identificar a percepção do egresso da graduação em Enfermagem sobre as contribuições da universidade privada para inserção no mercado de trabalho. Métodos: pesquisa de campo exploratória, descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados entre abril e outubro de 2016 por meio de questionário estruturado aplicados a 40 enfermeiros formados em uma universidade privada de São Paulo. Resultados: a análise de conteúdo possibilitou a identificação de três categorias temáticas, sendo: “Sentimento de despreparo para atuação no mercado de trabalho”, “Segurança para o primeiro processo seletivo” e “Desenvolvimento de competências para o ser enfermeiro”. Considerações finais: identificou-se o sentimento de satisfação da maioria dos egressos na sua formação, de maneira representativa para a inserção no mercado de trabalho e para a vida profissional.
RENTABILIDADE E CUSTO DE CAPITAL DE TERCEIROS: UMA ANÁLISE DAS EMPRESAS FAMILIARES E NÃO FAMILIARES DO SETOR DE CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL NO BRASIL/PROFITABILITY AND COST OF THIRD PARTY CAPITAL: AN ANALYSIS OF THE FAMILY AND NON-FAMILY COMPANIES OF THE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN BRAZIL
Authors: Costa Rafael Felipe de Carvalho , Taveira Lis Daiana Bessa , Penha Roberto Silva da
Published: August 2018

O setor de construção civil possui uma representatividade expressiva na economia. O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar, por meio de análise descritiva dos indicadores financeiros mais relevantes, a performance financeira das empresas do segmento de construção civil listadas na BM&FBovespa. A pesquisa tem característica descritiva, com uma amostra 19 empresas do segmento de construção civil listadas na BM&FBovespa, separadas em dois grupos (familiares e não familiares), nas quais foram utilizadas as demonstrações contábeis dos anos de 2011 a 2015, para calcular 6 indicadores contábeis e, através da estatística descritiva foram gerados os resultados para análise. Tais resultados mensuraram que o grupo familiar obteve melhor desempenho, em relação ao grupo não familiar, em todos os indicadores, principalmente nos últimos dois anos, mostrando-se mais resistente à atual recessão econômica. Outro fator relevante foi quanto à relação do Tamanho (Receita Líquida) e Lucro Líquido, onde a média do tamanho do grupo familiar em todos os anos foi menor que do não familiar, porém apresentou média superior e positiva quanto ao lucro líquido, enquanto o grupo não familiar obteve prejuízo médio nos últimos 5 anos. Portanto as empresas familiares apresentaram melhores desempenho.
ATRIBUTOS DE QUALIDADE DOS CANDIDATOS AO PODER EXECUTIVO MUNICIPAL: ANÁLISE NA VISÃO DOS ELEITORES/QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATES TO THE MUNICIPAL EXECUTIVE POWER: ANALYSIS IN THE VISION OF THE ELECTORS
Authors: Costa Junior Lindemberg , Silva Leonilde Da Conceição
Published: August 2018

Este estudo procura identificar os atributos de qualidade, que na percepção dos eleitores buriticupuenses, são os mais relevantes na escolha de um candidato ao Poder Executivo Municipal. Foi utilizada metodologia quantitativa, com caráter descritivo e corte transversal, empregou-se coleta primária de dados por meio do formulário eletrônico Google Forms, disponibilizado através do aplicativo de celular WhatsApp, por e-mail, em grupos da rede social Facebook, e pelo Messenger. Adotou-se como ferramenta de coleta dos dados o questionário de Monte-Mor e Quintino (2014), composto por 23 (vinte e três) perguntas, divididas em 09 (nove) construtos. Empregou-se a Escala de Likert composta de cinco posições como ferramenta de coletar as respostas. Constatou-se que os eleitores buriticupuenses são em média criteriosos na escolha de um candidato ao Poder Executivo Municipal.  Conforme regressão linear aplicada, as variáveis “Planejamento de Governo” e “Conformidade do Candidato” estão associadas positivamente ao critério de voto desses eleitores. Conclui-se que é importante para os candidatos ao Poder Executivo Municipal de Buriticupu-MA utilizar ferramentas de Marketing Eleitoral em suas campanhas políticas, buscando conhecer as variáveis que levam o eleitor buriticupuense a decidir seu voto.
MELHOR UM NA MÃO OU DOIS VOANDO? GOVERNANÇA CORPORATIVA NO GRUPO ÁGUIA/BEST ONE IN THE HAND OR TWO FLYING? CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE ÁGUIA GROUP
Authors: Ilto Meneghetti Leonardo , Pastório da Fonseca Luciano , Beal Partyka Raul , Lana Jeferson
Published: August 2018

Este caso para ensino descreve decisões tomadas na gestão do Grupo Águia, após um acontecimento trágico e inesperado. O grupo atua no segmento de insumos agrícolas há 20 anos, como uma empresa familiar, sendo que seu atual CEO é o fundador da empresa, Marcos Santos. Após uma discussão acalorada entre seus dois filhos e o recebimento de alguns resultados ruins da empresa, Marcos sofre um acidente, vindo a falecer e deixando a empresa sem planejamento sucessório, logo, sem um comandante. O caso proposto diz respeito aos requisitos para uma empresa familiar incorporar o sistema de Governança Corporativa (GC), com o objetivo de montar uma gestão eficiente, solucionar os conflitos internos e atrair recursos, que sejam oriundos de investimentos externos e provenientes da utilização de boas práticas de GC. O estudo pode ser utilizado em cursos de graduação e pós-graduação, com o objetivo de estimular discussões sobre a efetividade da implantação do sistema de governança em empresas familiares.
LIDERANÇA TRANSACIONAL E TRANSFORMACIONAL: UMA ANÁLISE FATORIAL EXPLORATÓRIA SOBRE AS VARIÁVEIS INFLUENCIADORAS/VARIABLES INFLUENCING TRANSITIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: AN EXPLORATORY FACTORIAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Guerra Rodrigo Marques de Almeida , Tartarotti Solange , Camargo Maria Emília
Published: August 2018

O perfil do líder é fundamental para o sucesso de uma organização, uma vez que o mesmo necessita desenvolver competências para o alcance dos resultados almejados pela organização. Diante disso, o objetivo desse estudo é analisar o perfil de liderança dos estudantes do curso de Direito de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) localizada na Serra Gaúcha/RS. Para tanto, foi aplicada a pesquisa descritiva de caráter exploratório por meio da abordagem quantitativa junto a 151 alunos de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) da Serra Gaúcha/RS. A análise dos resultados foi realizada por meio da técnica de análise fatorial exploratória com auxílio do software IBM® SPSS® (versão 20.0). Os resultados da pesquisa demonstraram que ambos os estilos estão presentes nos participantes. No entanto, o estilo transformacional gerou o agrupamento de um maior número de variáveis, resultando nos seguintes fatores: relações humanas e criatividade. Por sua vez, o estilo de liderança transacional apresenta os seguintes fatores: conservadorismo; pressão e iniciativa; e rigidez e regras estritas. Tendo em vista a relevância do assunto pesquisado, sugere-se que novas pesquisas investiguem, com maior profundidade, os antecedentes.
O QUE MANTÉM VOCÊ AQUI? UM ESTUDO SOBRE OS FATORES DE RETENÇÃO DE PESSOAS/WHAT KEEPS YOU HERE? A STUDY ON PEOPLE'S RETENTION FACTORS
Authors: Soares Michele Guimarães , Souza Luana Lurdes de , Cavalheiro Rafael Todescato , Kremer Andréia Maria
Published: August 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar quais fatores de retenção, levantados pela academia, estão associados à retenção dos colaboradores. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo de caso, com abordagem quantitativa, em uma distribuidora de bebidas, localizada no sul do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário e analisados através das técnicas de análise fatorial, análise confirmatória e o teste exato de Fisher. Após aplicação dos testes estatísticos e análise dos resultados, as evidencias permitem inferir que a satisfação no trabalho, valorização, justiça organizacional, estabilidade e segurança, clima organizacional, flexibilidade de trabalho, oportunidade de desenvolvimento e localização estão associados significativamente com a intenção do colaborador em permanecer na organização. Entretanto os fatores: influências não relacionadas ao trabalho, remuneração, cultura organizacional, investimentos e treinamento e prestigio organizacional não apresentaram evidências estatísticas de associação com a retenção dos colaboradores. Este estudo apresenta contribuições para a academia no campo da retenção de pessoas, ainda pouco explorado no contexto brasileiro. Empiricamente, este estudo contribui para a empresa objeto de estudo que pode moldar suas práticas partindo de fatores que influenciam na permanência dos colaboradores na empresa, diminuindo consequentemente o turnover.