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Gestión Territorial post 27-F en Chile: Implicancias sobre el Hábitat Residencial
Authors: Gonzalez Gonzalez Luis Eduardo
Published: May 2017

La investigación aborda una temática actual entorno a la gestión territorial desde la perspectiva del Hábitat Residencial. Aportando a la discusión, aún vigente, vinculada al proceso de reconstrucción post terremoto y tsunami del 27-F, ya que se concentra en una de las pocas acciones de ordenación territorial que surge amparada en las políticas públicas, con posterioridad al desastre: Planes de Reconstrucción Estratégico Sustentable (PRES). Por tanto, se plantea como una exploración respecto de los paradigmas actuales sobre el modo en que el Estado enfrenta un proceso de reconstrucción de escala urbana.Esto se realiza, indagando en la relevancia de la iniciativa y su Modelo de Gestión para el Hábitat Residencial de las localidades intervenidas por el PRES de Duao, Iloca y La Pesca en la Región del Maule, Chile. Siendo no sólo una evaluación del plan en sí mismo, sino también en su vinculación con un paradigma de reconstrucción territorial en que surgen nuevos actores y Asociatividades.El principal resultado esperado es obtener un panorama general del modo en que macro políticas públicas son implementadas a escala local, donde un punto ciego que se vislumbra es el rol pasivo que asume el Estado chileno en escenarios de emergencia.
Corredores suburbanos para una matriz ecológica en Granada
Authors: Bravo Rodríguez Belén , Rivas Navarro Juan Luís
Published: May 2017

El proceso de metropolización ha llevado a muchos territorios de los entornos de las ciudades a un conflicto de intereses entre la pervivencia del soporte natural y de los usos agrícolas tradicionales y la implantación o generalización de nuevos usos al servicio de lo urbano. La irrupción y la potencia de las infraestructuras necesarias para la conectividad metropolitana, ajenas a la geografía heredada, y la incesante construcción del suelo, van aislando estos espacios intermedios hasta llevarlos a su desaparición por falta de funcionalidad.Se investiga un modelo de integración funcional, temporal y paisajística que reconozca el valor de las preexistencias y las potencie como parte de un futuro híbrido.En este artículo se estudia el caso de la Vega Sur de Granada, que históricamente ha mantenido un equilibrio entre los sistemas rural y urbano, pero que como resultado del endurecimiento y engrosamiento del viario y la obsolescencia de los modos de producción agrícola ha visto aumentada su vulnerabilidad. A través de la evaluación del territorio soporte se buscan las pautas para una estructura basada en la mezcla, y se encuentra en los corredores suburbanos por un lado el riesgo y por otro la oportunidad de una nueva cohesión territorial.
Elementos novedosos de Hábitat 3: insumos para los movimientos sociales
Authors: Nossa Agüero Samuel
Published: May 2017

Presento este artículo a las lectoras y lectores de Bitácora como una compilación de los acuerdos técnicos y políticos alcanzados en el Hábitat 3, que representan un aporte crítico y vanguardista en la defensa del derecho a la ciudad. La intención es proponer la retroalimentación de estos elementos en las agendas políticas de los movimientos sociales, para fortalecer su capacidad de incidencia política en los procesos urbanos.Esos aportes fueron seleccionados a partir de la experiencia compartida durante los Foros de Hábitat 3 (ONU) y Hábitat 3 Alternativo, que se celebraron en Quito en octubre del 2016 y de los estudios que adelanto en el Centro de Estudios Territorio y Ciudad[1]. El artículo es una compilación crítica que recoge los elementos útiles de estos documentos al tiempo que pone en evidencia algunas de sus fallas. Con esto pretendo hacer una retroalimentación de los avances académicos, técnicos y de las luchas sociales en el sistema de Un Hábitat y la utilidad que tienen algunos de esos elementos en el fortalecimiento organizativo territorial. Aunque el artículo destacará también algunos déficits de estos documentos, no me propongo explorarlos a fondo sino concentrar la atención en el carácter práctico de los que son de mayor utilidad.[1] Cf. https://www.territorioyciudad.org/
Can online technology be reliably used to improve education? A prospective study using neurovascular examination of the upper and lower limbs
Authors: Aslam-Pervez Nayef , Bradley Don , Mushtaq Vhaid , Aslam-Pervez Bilal
Published: May 2017

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Objective This article assesses the efficacy of modern technology in improving education using neurovascular examination (NVE). To determine whether revision of NVE is facilitated with online video services. Methods This prospective study assessed medical students (n=260) and junior doctors (n=238) upper and lower limb NVE knowledge with an exam. A course utilising online videos was delivered. NVE knowledge was tested after the course. After one month, participants (n=100) were invited to watch the videos online and re sit the test. Results Mean score of participants before the course was 2.76/8 for UL and 2.67/10 for LL. After delivery of the course there was a significant improvement in scores to 7.83/8 for UL and 9.33/10 for LL (p=<0.005). Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference in scores from just after the course to one month after (p=0.765 UL, p=0.779 LL). Conclusions Integrating online video tutorials with traditional teaching methods demonstrated a significant rise in performance. Revision is facilitated due to its availability and ease of use. This helps with performing an adequate and complete NVE. We recommend academic institutions adapt such educational technologies to advance learning improve patient care. Educational theories should be utilised to optimise their delivery.
The romantic drive and human sciences in western culture
Authors: Gonçalves Couto Luiz Fernando , Bastos Arantes Rogério
Published: May 2017

Modern Western culture is based upon the tension between a basic universalism and its permanent romantic counterpoint. Science is one of the main expressions of the universalistic attitude and the romantic genius dealt actively with it, criticizing and transforming it in many different ways. The emergence of modern 'human sciences' (originally conceived of as the Geisteswissenschaften, or 'moral sciences') is due to this tension, in the sense that they came to provide a sense of reality and knowledge very different from that prevailing in the pristine universalistic ideology. The themes of 'difference', 'totality', 'uniqueness', 'flow', 'drive', 'experience', and 'understanding' inspired or challenged the great founding fathers of the human sciences – eventually in contradictory directions. They remain nowadays as powerful as ever, either as the necessary rationalization for any anthropological research or as the channel for the so-called 'post-modern' speculations. To make them explicit and understandable is the task of this article.O novo DOI é 10.17666/216102/2006
Type of communication between driver and car, based on the augmented reality: "new trend" in building intelligent transportation systems
Authors: Efremov S.B.
Published: May 2017

In order to increase safety while driving and to minimize the burden on the driver, the information should be transmitted to him/her in such a way that the driver needn’t spent time on its recognition and comprehension. Projecting and visualization of information on the windshield can help simplify the dialogue between a car and a driver ("operator") and expand the influence of intellectual transport system using projection information about traffic jams in the field of perception of the driver, so that it does not interfere with the driver on the road. This article discusses the possible advantages and disadvantages of using "hints", created within the framework of the "augmented reality" to increase driving safety by treating them as a new form of communication between a car and a driver. So, it seems to be a new approach to the utilization of the system, based on performances in the field of augmented reality to recognize road signs, which impose virtual objects on the field of perception in all types of traffic situations including the uncomfortable weather conditions. This approach can be used to increase accuracy of intellectual transport system with the augmented reality to support the driver in various driving situations, increasing comfort and reducing the number of accidents
About the opportunities for the application of foreign experience in evaluating the effectiveness of mass actions for prevention of road accidents
Authors: Grigorenko A.A. , Turchenkova D.V.
Published: May 2017

This article discusses some aspects of foreign experience in organizing and conducting various kinds of mass events and campaigns for the prevention of accidents, as well as some survey data, which was held within the framework of the field practice by Master degree students of the Department of psychology of management housed by Scientific Investigation Center of Traffic Safety in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Data obtained in the course of interviews, can be used in methodological elaboration of two key issues: assessing the efficiency of mass actions in the prevention of road accidents and searching for the best measures aimed at reduction of road traffic injuries
The problem of training and support of young drivers with autistic spectrum disorders
Authors: Vereshchagina E.R. , Kochetova T.V. , Lukyanova A.V. , Petrosyan M.I.
Published: May 2017

The article discusses the problem of driving among persons with autistic spectrum disorders (RAS). It reviews the behavioral characteristics of persons with RAS in terms of road and transport infrastructure, forming human particular life environment involved in this infrastructure. It is noted that driving skills is a particular problem for young drivers with autistic spectrum disorders. The article shows some ways of developing rehabilitative and assistive programs teaching young drivers with RAS, in order to ensure their mobility and further integration into the professional activity and society in general
Road safety: Research from developmental psychology perspectives
Authors: Archakova T.O.
Published: May 2017

The article outlines the main trajectories of research connecting the fields of traffic and developmental psychology. It describes foundations of the development of core pedestrians' skills, such as road-crossing and route choice, in children and emphasized unique parental contribution to the development of these skills. It analyzes the reasons for risky behavior of adolescent pedestrians and drivers: age-specific cognitive processes of risk assessment and peer pressure. The risk of road accidents is proved to be unequal for different groups of children and adolescents: the significant factors include gender (boys and young men are much more frequently involved in road accidents) and family social status (low socioeconomic status correlates with higher risk). This review can be used for preventive work with children and adolescents as the most vulnerable group of road and transportation users
On the development of educational programs in the field of road safety in General and Supplementary education
Authors: Doronina M.V.
Published: May 2017

The article presents some approaches to the development of educational programs in the field of road safety in General and Supplementary education of children and adolescents. It addresses some learning programs for children, adolescents and parents that are proved to be highly effective for teaching safe behaviour on the road. This article also focuses on the analysis of the features of working with "at-risk" children and teenagers with behavior problems-as a special social and age related category, exposed to the greatest risk in terms of traffic environment. The article focuses on the characteristics of attitudes typical for children and adolescents from the point of view of safety on the road, and it also outlines possible actions to develop integrated training and prophylaxis programs for this age group
Вопросы обучения иноязычному аудированию студентов среднего профессионального образования
Authors: Хатзипетру Ольга Сергеевна
Published: May 2017

В статье раскрываются вопросы, связанные с процессом аудирования студентов среднего профессионального образования.
Outcome of distal femoral fractures treated with locking compression plates
Authors: A. Girisha B. , Manchani Somanath , Shah Rahul , N. Muralidhar
Published: May 2017

Background: Fixation of distal femoral fractures with a lateral plate alone is associated with nonunion and/or malunion with varus collapse. Locking compression plates may reduce the tendency of varus collapse. Hence, we evaluated the union rates and functional and anatomical outcome in patients of distal femoral fractures who were treated with locking compression plates.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted at a tertiary health care center at Bangalore between July 2010 and June 2012. Patients with distal femoral fractures were treated with locking compression plates and were followed up for at least 6 months. Outcomes were evaluated using Neer’s score to assess outcomes in adult distal femoral fractures.

Results: The study included 22 patients (10 males and 11 females) among whom one patient was lost to follow up within 6 months after the procedure. All the fractures were post-traumatic. Nineteen (91%) patients had closed fractures whereas two (9%) had open fractures. Muller’s A1 type was the most common (n=7) type of fracture followed by C2, C1, A2 (n=4 each) and B1, A3 (n= 1 each). Median duration of follow-up was 8 months (range: 6-18 months). The mean NEER’s functional score was 80 points. Overall results were excellent in 5 (24%) out of 21 cases and were satisfactory in 15 (71%) cases and only one had an unsatisfactory result.

Conclusions: Locking compression plates offer excellent-satisfactory outcome in patients with distal femoral fractures. 
Outcome of posterior cruciate ligament-retaining primary total knee arthroplasty in arthritic patients
Authors: A. Girisha B. , Reddy Keerthikar , Kumar Krishna , S. Vishwanath M. , N. Muralidhar
Published: May 2017

Background: The incidence of arthritis is rising in India due to increase in the proportion of ageing population and obesity. Cruciate retaining total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a promising mode of treatment for end stage arthritis, with excellent functional outcome. Hence, we have evaluated the functional outcome of posterior cruciate ligament retaining TKA and the problems related to the procedure at our institute.

Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 30 patients who underwent posterior cruciate ligament retaining primary TKA at a tertiary health care centre between December 2012 and May 2014. Patients were evaluated using Knee society score (knee score and function score) at regular follow up visits.

Results: The study included TKA for 42 knees in 30 patients. Indications for TKA were osteoarthritis in 37 knees and rheumatoid arthritis in 5 knees. The average follow-up period was 24 weeks. All the 42 knees had poor knee score (<60) and poor functional score (<60) preoperatively. Postoperatively 37 knees had excellent (80-100) and 5 knees had good knee score (70-79) whereas 22 patients had excellent (80-100), 5 patients had good (70-79), 2 patients had fair (60-69) and 1 patient had poor functional score (<60).

Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that posterior cruciate retaining TKA is a reliable procedure with excellent functional outcome, pain relief and early return of patients to their daily activities. Posterior cruciate retaining TKA provided excellent knee society score and functional score in majority of patients.
Can proximal femoral nailing of unstable trochanteric fractures help to regain pre-injury functional status in Indian rural patients? A prospective study of functional outcome of unstable intertrochanteric fractures with proximal femoral nailing
Authors: S. Shankar Linga , P. Janardhana Aithala , Savur Amarnath
Published: May 2017

Background: In view of the high incidence of implant failure and varus collapse seen in unstable inter trochanteric femur fractures treated with dynamic hip screw (DHS), proximal femoral nailing (PFN) has gained popularity.1,2 However there is limited literature regarding functional outcome following PFN especially in Indian patients. In this study, our aim was to assess functional outcome following PFN of unstable inter trochanteric femur fractures which includes the ability to sit cross leg and squat.

Methods: This prospective observational study was done at the associated hospitals of KMC Mangalore, spanning a time period of around 2 years, from October 2014 to July 2016. All patients who presented with isolated closed unstable inter-trochanteric fractures were included in the study. Patients were treated with proximal femoral nailing and followed up for a minimum period of 6 months. Outcome measures included Harris hip score, walking status and ability to sit cross leg and squat.

Results: 40 consecutive patients (Mean age 61 years, range 25-95) were included in the study, all fractures united within 6 months. As per Harris hip score, 25 patients (62.5%) had excellent or good results, 8 patients (20%) had fair and 7 patients (17.5%) had poor results. 74% (20 out of 27) regained their gainful working status. 80% (24 out of 30) were able to squat easily  or with some  difficulty and 74% (20 out of 27) patients were able to sit crossed leg with or without difficulty. 82% (23 out of 28) regained their unassisted walking status.

Conclusions: For unstable inter trochanteric femur fracture PFN gives good results in terms of union, walking ability and majority of the patients regained their pre injury activity status including squatting and cross leg sitting. 
Distance Education: How Much Distance? The History, Opportunities, Issues and Challenges
Authors: Venkateshwarlu N. , Raju N. V. S. , Pradeep Kumar M.
Published: May 2017

Distance learning has become a permeating and growing phenomenon. The increased demand for education showed that there is a greater need among working adults to continue their education. However, most adult workers are not able to continue their studies using the conventional means due to their work and family commitments. Distance education provides the flexibility for them to continue their studies. Moreover, the distance education is mainly intended for the people who can’t be able continue their education due to the geographical distance, economical status, cultural and traditional reasons, still there exist a large DISTANCE between the these people and the distance learning institutes in making aware of the programs, courses and in bringing effective outcomes. This paper attempts to screen out the distance between people and the distance learning institutes. Also evolution, statistics and various programs of distance learning education (DLE) have been critically reviewed. Finally, the history, opportunities, issues and challenges of DLE have been analyzed and some recommendations have been proposed in order to make the program effective. This paper brings out the positive suggestion to enhance the pass out ratio by implementing the proposed model.
Maintenance Management System: A Profit Centre
Authors: Danish Mohammad , Zia Siddiqui Tauseef
Published: May 2017

Too much “Maintenance” is a necessary evil. It is considered as a cost centre. It is therefore, the general tendency to avoid maintenance to reduce the cost. This was considered to be fine few years back when the cost of equipment was not so high and the competition in the market was not stiff, people could afford to maintain any production cost. In the present scenario, market competition is such that companies can only afford production at lowest cost. The cost of production equipment is going up with more sophistication. The increasing cost of production goes hand in hand with the increase in downtime cost. Therefore all attention is focused on the equipment availability and reliability and reaping profits out of maintenance is becoming a common trend. It is a positive paradigm shift in thinking that maintenance is should no longer be considered as a group of people undertaking repairs rather than it is a group of people who avoid the breakdown of equipment. Maintenance is now being converted to a “Profit Centre”. Maintenance can generate profit by its own activities. Maintenance is nothing but service and it cannot be free of cost. Maintenance has to search for its customers & satisfaction of the customers should be the objective. In achieving that goal, support from management is a primary requirement. Management has to give due respect and position to maintenance in their main company strategy, assigning specific authority and responsibility at different levels so that all may be able to contribute to the ‘line of sight’. Similarly, maintenance must be ready to accept the challenge of the day by defining their various activities which collectively will act to make the equipment/system more reliable, available and cost effective. Similarly, the people engaged in today’s maintenance are required to be more knowledgeable, trained, and sensitive to failure and success. Success and failure of maintenance depends upon the measure of the availability and reliability of equipment and cost of maintenance. The main objective of this review paper is to describe a scientific approach to maintenance and clearly define maintenance.
Drivers of Green Purchase Intentions: Green Self-Efficacy and Perceived Consumer Effectiveness
Authors: Sharma Nitika , Dayal Rekha
Published: May 2017

Purpose: This study aims to combine the literature of consumer behavior and green marketing into a new managerial framework of green motivation. In addition, the present study proposes an original framework to explore the influence of Green Self-Efficacy (GSE) on Green Buying Intentions (GPI) of consumers through the mediating role of Perceived Consumer Effectiveness (PCE). Design/Methodology/Approach: The current study summarizes the literature of four concepts namely green self-efficacy, perceived consumer effectiveness and green purchase intentions to develop a new framework to enhance green purchasing intentions. A questionnaire was administered to empirically verify the hypothesis and data collected from Indian consumers were analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM) and Hayes’s Mediation Model. Findings: The study found the positive and significant effect of GSE on GPI through PCE. In addition, the relationship between GSE and GPI are partially mediated by PCE. The conclusions drawn in the study is useful for marketers to understand the factors that affect the purchasing intentions of the consumers and will help them improve the strategies in order to increase green sales. Indeed, green marketing is a distinct and distinguish way of positioning a product or company which can benefit the society with improved environmental conditions and healthy products. Originality: Although researchers have been studying the role of green motivation, particularly in the context of green purchasing behavior, it may safely asserted that the boarder dimension of GM, GSE and PCE have been remained under-researched. This study proposes an original framework to enhance GPI via GSE and PCE.
National Conference on Competitive Strategies in Digital Economy Opportunities & Challenges
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

Hyderabad, One of the fastest developing educational hubs in India, saw the conception of Aurora's P.G. College in the year 1995. It stands out as an edifice that perfectly justifies the college's tag line “Temple of Learning”. Since its inception, its endeavor has been to impart quality education with adequate practical exposure and shaping its students into perfect managers and responsible citizens.
Research Methods and Data Analysis for Summer Internship Programme
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

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The Impact of Business Process Reengineering Interventions - A Case Study of State Bank of India
Authors: Mathur Swati , Asthana P. N.
Published: May 2017

With the emergence of global players, the Indian banking industry is facing fierce competition not only at its homeland but also with the international market. Due to continuous changes taking place in information technology, preferences of customers and competition, there is a need to redefine the mission objectives and process of the organization, so that the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization can be improved. While State Bank of India continues to dominate the Indian banking industry and its profits continue to grow, it is coming under increasing competitive pressure. The flattening of the world as a result of networking, information technology and globalization, necessitates SBI to bring out the drastic change in its procedural activities and redesign its business process. Business Process Reengineering aims at making the processes to be focused on producing the desired results. It also aims to be efficient by optimally using the available resources, to be cost effective by minimizing overall costs and should be adaptable by being able to adapt the changing customer and business needs. The present study focuses on business process reengineering interventions implemented in State Bank of India and the changes in the organization structure with special emphasis on Agra branches. The broad objective of the study was to relate the concept of Business Process Reengineering as a tool to enhance the competitive strength of State Bank of India and to improve its functioning to a world class level.
CSR to Be or not Be
Authors: Agarwal Ritu
Published: May 2017

Although the roots of CSR lie in philanthropic activities of corporations, globally, the concept of CSR has evolved and now encompasses all related concepts such as triple bottom line, corporate citizenship, philanthropy, strategic philanthropy, shared value, corporate sustainability and business responsibility. CSR is "the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society". To completely meet their social responsibility, enterprises "should have in place a process to integrate social, environmental, ethical human rights and consumer concerns into their business operations and core strategy in close collaboration with their stakeholders". CSR is "the continuing commitment by business to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the community and society at large." Corporate social responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders.
Leader of a Strategic Research Cluster and has a Strong Track Record of Programmatic Research based around his Interest in Information Technology Evaluation
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

The School of Information Management (SIM) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Guy Gable as an Adjunct Professor in Information Systems in SIM for a three year term (2013-2016).
Society for Rural Employment and Empowerment’ (SREE) Brings and Integrates the Strengths of the Energetic Young Professionals
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

The 'Society for Rural Employment & Empowerment' (SREE) is a noble social forum to bring and integrate the strengths of the energetic young professionals, the wisdom of elderly veterans, the individuals with vision and creativity, the persons willing to commit themselves to a greater cause of the greater society, the persons imbibed with leadership ability, and the individuals with research propensity and quality-in-life predilection all determined to bring improvement in the earning capacity and lifestyle of the rural population of India.
Digital Services Asia 2016
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

Join this initiative to identify what businesses can create as the digital mobile ecosystem fast becomes an integral part of India's growth story.
A Project Scientist and an expert of Biometrics and Network Security
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

Professor Dr Vinay Kumar Pathak Born on June 2, 1969 Dr. Vinay Kumar Pathak had a bright academic career of 16 years as Lecturer, Asstt. Professor at HBTI Kanpur, Project Scientist at IIT Kanpur and again as Professor and Dean at HBTI Kanpur before taking over as Vice Chancellor UOU on 25th November 2009.
EIS Crossing Barriers and Work as a Espousal to Transform
Authors: Kesharwani Subodh
Published: May 2017

Someone who buys Yahoo at this instant will get hold of their Asian stakes in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan (which is in part owned by SoftBank). Alibaba and SoftBank are going to be amongst the top 10 (if not top 5) global Internet players in the next 10 years. So many people deleted their Uber accounts in the wake of the ‘#DeleteUber’ movement that the ride-sharing company had to rapidly generate a mechanized way for customers to run off the service. The mass migration began on 27th January shortly after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order as an interim measure so to stop citizens from seven countries from entering the United States. This caused a large remonstration at New York’s JFK airport, supported by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, who went on strike and stopped pickups in the area. Alibaba is going to formulate a gigantic move into the US and it is expected that Amazon and Jeff Bezos in its cross-hairs.
E-Book on Outcome Based Education (OBE)
Authors: Waghodekar P. H.
Published: May 2017

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IBM SPSS
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

What if you could get deeper, more meaningful insights from your data and predict what is likely to happen next? IBM SPSS predictive analytics software offers advanced techniques in an easy-to-use package to help you find new opportunities, improve efficiency and minimize risk.
Go on a Learning Spree with Deployment so Hassle Free
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

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2017 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Authors: Board Editorial
Published: May 2017

The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) is the leading international forum to disseminate, to all branches of industries, information on the most recent and relevant research, theories and practices in IEEM. All submissions are subjected to rigorous review before an acceptance decision is made. This conference has been hosted by leading universities in Asia and has been attended by around 500 participants from 50 countries each time.
Treatment of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn: Use of Pulmonary Vasodilators in Term Neonates
Authors: Luecke Caitlyn , McPherson Christopher
Published: May 2017

Abstract

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) represents a challenging condition associated with significant morbidity. A successful transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is contingent on adequate pulmonary vasodilation. Several pathophysiologies contribute to the failure of this cascade and may result in life-threatening hypoxia and acidosis in the newborn. Management includes optimal respiratory support, adequate sedation and analgesia, and support of vascular tone and cardiac function. Pulmonary vasodilation has the potential to overcome the cycle of hypoxia and acidosis, improving outcome in these infants. Oxygen and inhaled nitric oxide represent the foundation of therapy. Tertiary pulmonary vasodilators represent a greater challenge, selecting between therapies that include prostanoids, sildenafil, and milrinone. Variable levels of evidence exist for each agent. Thorough review of available data informing efficacy and adverse effects contributes to the development of an informed approach to neonates with refractory PPHN.
The Online Student Connectedness Survey: Evidence of Initial Construct Validity
Authors: Zimmerman Tekeisha Denise , Nimon Kim
Published: May 2017

The Online Student Connectedness Survey (OSCS) was introduced to the academic community in 2012 as an instrument designed to measure feelings of connectedness between students participating in online degree and certification programs. The purpose of this study was to examine data from the instrument for initial evidence of validity and reliability and to establish a nomological network between the OSCS, the Classroom Connectedness Survey (CCS), and the Community of Inquiry Survey (COI), which are similar instruments in the field. Results provided evidence of factor validity and reliability.  Additionally, statistically and practically significant correlations were demonstrated between factors contained in the OSCS and established instruments measuring factors related to student connectedness.  These results indicate that for the sample used in this study, the OSCS provides data that are valid and reliable for assessing feelings of connection between participants in online courses at institutions of higher learning.
Understanding Learners’ Motivation and Learning Strategies in MOOCs
Authors: Alario-Hoyos Carlos , Estévez-Ayres Iria , Pérez-Sanagustín Mar , Delgado Kloos Carlos , Fernández-Panadero Carmen
Published: May 2017

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have changed the way in which OER (Open Educational Resources) are bundled by teachers and consumed by learners. MOOCs represent an evolution towards the production and offering of structured quality OER. Many institutions that were initially reluctant to providing OER have, however, joined the MOOC wave. Nevertheless, MOOCs detractors strongly criticize their high dropout rates. The dropout rate is a commonly accepted metric of success for traditional education, but it may not be as suitable when dealing with OER, in general, and with MOOCs, in particular, since learners’ motivations to take a course are very diverse, and certain self-regulated learning strategies are required to tackle the lack of personalized tutoring and keep pace in the course. This paper presents an empirical study on the motivation and learning strategies of MOOC learners. Six thousand three hundred and thirty-five learners from 160 countries answered a self-report 7-point Likert-type questionnaire based on the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) as part of a MOOC titled Introduction to Programming with Java. Results indicate that learners were highly motivated and confident to do well in the course. Learning strategies, however, can be improved, especially regarding time management.
Moving Technology-Enhanced-Learning Forward: Bridging Divides through Leadership
Authors: Balter Olof
Published: May 2017

A study of academics and professional staff engaged in the emerging field of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) reveal three areas of significant difference in reference to perspectives about TEL. These differences rest on the following individual characteristics: 1) research areas and competencies, 2) academic level, and 3) attitudes towards teaching. While the number of respondents is small, the data set is rich due to a diverse group of respondents. Leadership strategy that rests on appreciative inquiry to draw these perspectives together could begin with implementation of five ways of working collaboratively: acknowledge unique skills different from one’s own, understand driving forces from different vantage points, learn enough about other views to show respect, identify common goals and incentives for all, and include people from all relevant groups.
Apresentação: T. W. Schultz - A Transformação da Agricultura Tradicional
Authors: Salles Filho Sergio
Published: May 2017

A economia da inovação tecnológica (ou a economia da tecnologia), ramo da economia que muito se desenvolveu nos últimos quarenta anos, tem deixado em segundo plano as questões relativas à inovação tecnológica na agricultura. Apesar de estudos seminais como este de Theodore Schultz, que ora apresentamos aos leitores da RBI, ou mesmo de publicações de autores bem conhecidos, como Zvi Griliches e Paul David, a compreensão da dinâmica da inovação tecnológica da agricultura é até hoje carente de estudos e, por isso mesmo, ainda contaminada por preconceitos intelectuais de toda sorte. Tomadora de tecnologias oriundas da indústria, a inovação na agricultura tem historicamente sido analisada desde os pontos de vista da adoção e da difusão de tecnologias. Seu padrão de competição mais tendente ao concorrencial que ao monopólico, e a conseqüente maior sensibilidade relativa dos preços a efeitos de oferta e procura de produtos agrícolas, quase excluiu o tema agricultura dos estudos da economia da tecnologia. Parte disto se deve à própria diáspora da economia rural ou agrícola em relação à economia industrial. Não é o caso aqui de se aprofundar este ponto, mas o fato é que a economia agrícola por décadas (para não dizer mais de século) tem sido tratada quase como um caso à parte da teoria econômica, seja ela ortodoxa ou heterodoxa. Em conseqüência, o tema da economia da tecnologia (ou da inovação tecnológica) na agricultura, acabou ficando à margem de uma rica vertente de estudos que se estruturou nos últimos 25 anos.
Inovação no Setor de Telecomunicações no Brasil: uma Análise do Comportamento Empresarial
Authors: Galina Simone Vasconcelos Ribeiro , Plonski Guilherme Ary
Published: May 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar uma avaliação das características do setor de telecomunicações, ressaltando o comportamento tecnológico e o esforço de inovação das empresas presentes no Brasil. Foram feitos estudos qualitativos e quantitativos com fornecedores de equipamentos de telecomunicações, os principais responsáveis pelo desenvolvimento tecnológico de produtos do setor. Enfatizou-se a análise da participação de equipes brasileiras no desenvolvimento de produtos, tanto do ponto de vista de dispêndios e características das atividades desenvolvidas localmente, quanto de resultados significativos para o desenvolvimento do País, provenientes dessa participação.
Paradigmas Tecnológicos e Teorias Econômicas da Firma
Authors: Tigre Paulo Bastos
Published: May 2017

Este artigo analisa a evolução das teorias da firma à luz das mudanças tecnológicas ocorridas em três paradigmas: (i) a Revolução Industrial britânica, que dominou a economia mundial durante todo o século XIX e foi a base de observação para a elaboração da teoria neoclássica; (ii) o paradigma Fordista, que efetivamente deu origem à economia industrial; e (iii) o paradigma das Tecnologias da Informação, cuja construção teórica está baseada, principalmente nas correntes evolucionistas e neo-institucionalistas. A análise da evolução das teorias da firma e sua relação com paradigmas organizacionais distintos mostra que não existe um corpo teórico único e coerente, pois as teorias estão condicionadas por diferentes filiações metodológico-teóricas, enfocam aspectos distintos (produção ou transação) e baseiam-se em contextos institucionais, históricos e setoriais diversos. Conclui que o processo de mudanças tecnológicas e institucionais exige que a teoria evolua continuamente, adotando aportes interdisciplinares e recorrendo mais sistematicamente a pesquisa empírica.
“Ciência e Pesquisa” – Contribuição de Homens do Laboratório e da Cátedra à Magna Assembléia Constituinte de São Paulo
Authors: Cruz Carlos Henrique de Brito
Published: May 2017

“A Ciência assume função cada vez mais preponderante nos destinos da humanidade. Na guerra, é a ciência que multiplica e aperfeiçoa os métodos de ataque e defesa e decide a vitória. Na paz, é a ciência que orienta a economia e a indústria e faz a grandeza e o bem-estar das nações.” Assim começa o documento “Ciência e Pesquisa – Contribuição de Homens do Laboratório e da Cátedra à Magna Assembléia Constituinte de São Paulo”, de 1947, que a Revista Brasileira de Inovação publica nesta edição. A atualidade do argumento é flagrante; e sua eficácia foi modelar: dele, nasceu no Estado a idéia de se criar uma Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa, concretizada alguns anos depois na formação da FAPESP.
João Alberto De Negri & Mario Sergio Salerno (orgs.) - Inovação, Padrões Tecnológicos e Desempenho das Firmas Industriais Brasileiras (IPEA)
Authors: Vermulm Roberto
Published: May 2017

Este livro é composto por 17 capítulos que tratam de diferentes aspectos e impactos da inovação no plano microeconômico, tendo a empresa como a unidade básica de pesquisa. Todos os artigos fazem parte de um projeto de pesquisa do IPEA que se baseia em informações produzidas a partir da reunião de um conjunto de bancos de dados, que reúnem informações bastante diversificadas sobre as empresas. Com a colaboração do IBGE, foram utilizados os microdados de diferentes pesquisas e registros, cobrindo o período de 1996 a 2002, respeitando-se as regras de sigilo e de não-identificação das empresas.
Kit de combate a homofobia do MEC: a polemização em torno dos recursos audiovisuais
Authors: Oliveira Júnior Isaias Batista de
Published: May 2017

O discurso heterossexista inserido em nossa sociedade por meio de leis, religiões, políticas públicas curriculares, se tornou ainda mais evidente, em meados de 2011,diante da tentativa de lançamento do Kit de Combate a Homofobia,do Ministério da Educação e Cultura. A possibilidade de veiculação deste material nas escolas foi massificado  na mídia, em redes sociais, entre legisladores/as, religiosos/as, sociedade civil, e Movimento LGBT propulsionando o nosso interesse pela temática. A partir daí assumimos o objetivo de analisar os recursos audiovisuais que integrariam o Kit de Combate a Homofobia do MEC delineado a partir do Projeto Escola Sem Homofobia. Diante do recuo do Estado na divulgação do material concluímos que, se o Governo Federal, devido às pressões, suspendeu à distribuição do Kit Anti-Homofobia, algumas pesquisas já realizadas sobre violência contra alunos/as Lésbicas, Gays, Bissexuais, Bigêneros, Travestis, Transexuais, Transgêneros, Queers, Questionadores/as, Intersexos, Indecisos/as, Assexuados/as e Aliados/as evidenciam que o ambiente escolar é altamente preconceituoso e excludente, o que, por si só, justificaria a produção de materiais didáticos, para além do Kit Gay, que pudessem colocar esse tema em discussão.
A educação da criança e o desenvolvimento dos conceitos científicos frente à formação (des) humana na sociedade de classes
Authors: Pertile Eliane Brunetto , Mori Nerli Nonato Ribeiro
Published: May 2017

O texto aqui apresentado tem como objetivo analisar as contribuições de Vigotski para a compreensão do desenvolvimento dos conceitos científicos na criança em idade escolar. Assim, partimos da seguinte questão: quais as contribuições que a compreensão do desenvolvimento dos conceitos científicos pode trazer para discutirmos a formação proporcionada por meio da atual organização escolar?  Para tanto, realizamos uma pesquisa bibliográfica fundamentada principalmente nas produções de Vigotski. Destacamos, dentre os vários subsídios para o campo educacional, que os conceitos científicos possibilitam a ação consciente frente à realidade e se desenvolvem por processos mediados. Entendemos que essas contribuições podem se constituir como premissas orientadoras para o ensino à medida que seja adotada uma perspectiva de formação condizente com a expectativa de humanização dos sujeitos. Constatamos também que a educação instituída na atualidade, sob a organização do trabalho na sociedade de classes, tem significativos limites para uma formação que possibilite o desenvolvimento dos conceitos científicos.
A pedagogia tecnicista e a organização do sistema de ensino brasileiro
Authors: Silva Andréa Villela Mafra da
Published: May 2017

Este texto apresenta as ideias básicas que constituem a pedagogia tecnicista com o objetivo de compreender o contexto em que essa tendência foi se delineando na organização do sistema de ensino brasileiro. Para tal, o texto mostra um breve retrospecto histórico do desenvolvimento do sistema capitalista com o objetivo de identificar os antecedentes históricos e as bases de sustentação teórica do modelo tecnicista de educação. Metodologicamente, foi utilizada a pesquisa bibliográfica. O referencial teórico tem aporte em autores como Libâneo (1982), Saviani (2007, 2008, 2010), dentre outros, que me auxiliaram na problematização do tema. Concluo que no modelo tecnicista de educação a exigência da produtividade, por intermédio da racionalização do sistema de ensino, propõe objetivos de ensino fragmentados. Há uma ênfase nos meios que passam a determinar os objetivos. Isto posto, há uma inversão no processo pedagógico, de modo que as técnicas determinam os fins. Em outros termos, ocorre uma mudança qualitativa na organização do trabalho pedagógico da escola, que passa a ter como base um ensino que busca resultado uniforme, com ênfase em métodos e técnicas de ensino e na valorização da utilização de manuais, livros didáticos, módulos de ensino e recursos audiovisuais. Este texto é parte da minha pesquisa de doutorado ainda em andamento.
Grupo escolar Balduíno Cardoso de Porto União-SC: apoteose do não apoteótico (1917-1938)
Authors: Schena Valéria Aparecida , Campos Névio de
Published: May 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é discutir o processo de criação do Grupo Escolar Balduíno Cardoso, localizado na cidade de Porto União, no Estado de Santa Catarina. A criação desse Grupo Escolar, ainda na condição de Escolas Reunidas, ocorreu no ano de 1917, após a reconfiguração das fronteiras entre Paraná e Santa Catarina. Assim, este texto busca mostrar a experiência educativa existente antes da criação do modelo dos grupos escolares para problematizar as imagens apoteóticas que foram se construindo a respeito da educação republicana e indicar os limites deste projeto educativo ao destacar os baixos índices de alfabetização, o grande número de escolas isoladas e as condições inadequadas do prédio do grupo escolar. Em síntese, busca-se ampliar a compreensão da escolarização no Estado de Santa Catarina, na tentativa de discutir aspectos recorrentes do projeto republicano de educação e mostrar as particularidades do processo escolar da cidade de Porto União.
La inclusión de las nuevas generaciones en contextos de desigualdad e incertidumbre: perspectivas educativas y laborales en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Castillo Pablo Christian Aparicio
Published: May 2017

La globalización ha desencadenado procesos y dinámicas de transformación social, económica y política con un fuerte carácter excluyente y homogeneizante. En América Latina, se encararon entre los años 2002 y 2012 múltiples reformas políticas orientadas a la recuperación de una agenda social, a la compensación de las desigualdades socioeconómicas y a la visibilización de la diversidad identitaria y cultural, que salvo algunas excepciones, pudieron concretarse efectivamente. Uno de los tópicos más preponderantes de las reformas políticas, se ha centrado en la educación como medio estratégico, para reparar las deudas sociales estructurales, y así, potenciar el desarrollo de modelos y propuestas acordes a las demandas de los contextos locales y a las tendencias globales de desarrollo. El presente artículo analiza la participación de las nuevas generaciones en el ámbito educativo y laboral, ámbito donde se han implementado diversas reformas que han impactado con serias limitaciones en el mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de las personas.