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Cartografias das línguas: glossários para livros de literatura
Authors: MEDEIROS Vanise
Published: June 2016

RESUMO Com este artigo pretende-se contribuir para uma compreensão do funcionamento dos glossários. Considera-se, para este fim, aqueles produzidos para livros de literatura e tem-se como aporte teórico a História das Ideias Linguísticas na articulação com a Análise de Discurso. O artigo porta uma reflexão sobre glossários para livros de literatura centrando-se naqueles produzidos pela posição escritor e trazendo algumas das suas marcas. Propõe-se tais glossários como metatexto que afeta a escrita do autor, por um lado, e como um dizer a mais sobre a língua cujo texto não esgota. Em seguida, são evidenciadas diferenças entre a produção de um glossário feito pela posição escritor e aquele elaborado pela posição editor, mostrando marcas distintas no funcionamento dos dois tipos de glossários. Para a reflexão sobre o segundo tipo, quatro livros de um escritor angolano em língua portuguesa são analisados. Algumas das conclusões a que se chega são: embora se funde na ilusão de desopacização do texto, glossários comportam uma posição sobre a língua que revela tensões na língua. Ademais, é possível compreendê-los também como instrumentos de gramatização da língua portuguesa em países africanos bem como instrumento de gramatização de línguas africanas em território africano.
O mundo da horticultura Ka’apor: práticas, representações e as suas transformações
Authors: Garcés Claudia Leonor López
Published: June 2016

Resumo Com base em pesquisas etnográficas efetuadas nos últimos anos entre os indígenas Ka’apor das aldeias Xiepihu-rena e Paracui-rena, na Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu, localizada na Amazônia maranhense (Brasil), o artigo aborda o mundo das representações e práticas hortícolas Ka’apor, considerando aspectos das narrativas orais que contextualizam estes conhecimentos dentro da cosmovisão indígena, as características da horticultura na atualidade em termos da diversidade dos cultivos, assim como as mudanças na organização do trabalho hortícola na conjuntura atual, caraterizada pelos conflitos gerados pela exploração ilegal de madeira na Terra Indígena Alto Turiaçu e a influência das políticas públicas.
Eidorfe Moreira e os sermões de Vieira na Belém Seiscentista
Authors: Coelho Geraldo Mártires
Published: June 2016

Resumo O universo intelectual de Eidorfe Moreira (1912-1989) abrigou as mais diferentes manifestações do pensamento. Tendo a Amazônia marcado profundamente a sua obra, Eidorfe Moreira, um discípulo da Geografia Cultural, construiu campos de leitura bem ilustrativos de sua formação, em que o binômio Geografia/História Cultural norteou o principal de seus trabalhos. A passagem do Padre Antônio Vieira (1608-1697) por Belém despertou-lhe o interesse, sobretudo os sermões que pregou na matriz da cidade. Eidorfe Moreira valeu-se de autores como João Lúcio de Azevedo, Raymond Cantel e João Francisco Lisboa para arguir a parenética – e a política – nos sermões de Vieira.
Uma tradução do clássico de DeBoer e Lathrap: “O fazer e o quebrar da cerâmica Shipibo-Conibo”
Authors: Almeida Fernando Ozorio de , Rocha Bruna
Published: June 2016

Resumo DeBoer e Lathrap discutem a indústria cerâmica dos Shipibo-Conibo do leste peruano, documentando a passagem de objetos gerados pelo seu sistema comportamental atual até sua incorporação ao registro arqueológico. Descrevem a procura por matéria-prima, a manufatura das vasilhas e sua distribuição dentro das habitações, assim como as funções primárias e secundárias das vasilhas e os padrões de descarte da cerâmica. Embora a classificação cerâmica não seja o principal objetivo dos autores, o texto fornece informações úteis sobre a taxonomia dos Shipibo-Conibo (em especial quanto à sua função) e sobre as variações produzidas pelas diferentes oleiras. Ao focar nas variações de uso e na longevidade dos vasilhames, como nos processos que transformam objetos cerâmicos em artefatos arqueológicos, o artigo contribui para uma crescente literatura voltada a iluminar os processos de formação do registro arqueológico, que tem implicações sobre a formulação do planejamento de estratégias de amostragem na Arqueologia (texto introdutório de Carol Kramer para a versão publicada em 1979).
Bonding brackets on white spot lesions pretreated by means of two methods
Authors: Vianna Julia Sotero , Marquezan Mariana , Lau Thiago Chon Leon , Sant'Anna Eduardo Franzotti
Published: June 2016

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of brackets bonded to demineralized enamel pretreated with low viscosity Icon Infiltrant resin (DMG) and glass ionomer cement (Clinpro XT Varnish, 3M Unitek) with and without aging. Methods: A total of 75 bovine enamel specimens were allocated into five groups (n = 15). Group 1 was the control group in which the enamel surface was not demineralized. In the other four groups, the surfaces were submitted to cariogenic challenge and white spot lesions were treated. Groups 2 and 3 were treated with Icon Infiltrant resin; Groups 4 and 5, with Clinpro XT Varnish. After treatment, Groups 3 and 5 were artificially aged. Brackets were bonded with Transbond XT adhesive system and SBS was evaluated by means of a universal testing machine. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey post-hoc test. Results: All groups tested presented shear bond strengths similar to or higher than the control group. Specimens of Group 4 had significantly higher shear bond strength values (p < 0.05) than the others. Conclusion: Pretreatment of white spot lesions, with or without aging, did not decrease the SBS of brackets.
The effect of canine disimpaction performed with temporary anchorage devices (TADs) before comprehensive orthodontic treatment to avoid root resorption of adjacent teeth
Authors: Heravi Farzin , Shafaee Hooman , Forouzanfar Ali , Zarch Seyed Hossein Hoseini , Merati Mohsen
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the movement of impacted canines away from the roots of neighboring teeth before full-mouth bracket placement, performed by means of TADs to decrease undesired side effects on adjacent teeth. Methods: The study sample consisted of 34 palatally impacted canines, being 19 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group. In the experimental group, before placement of brackets, the impacted canine was erupted by means of miniscrews. In the control group, after initiation of comprehensive orthodontics, canine disimpaction was performed by means of a cantilever spring soldered to a palatal bar. At the end of treatment, volume of lateral incisors and canine root resorption were measured and compared by means of a CBCT-derived tridimensional model. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, bleeding on probing (BOP) and gingival index (GI) were recorded. Clinical success rate was also calculated. Results: The volume of root resorption of lateral teeth in the control group was significantly greater than in the experimental group (p < 0.001). At the end of treatment, VAS score, GI and BOP were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion: Based on our results, it seems that disimpaction of canines and moving them to the arch can be done successfully carried out with minimal side effects by means of skeletal anchorage.
Changes in alveolar bone support induced by the Herbst appliance: a tomographic evaluation
Authors: Schwartz João Paulo , Raveli Taisa Boamorte , Schwartz-Filho Humberto Osvaldo , Raveli Dirceu Barnabé
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: This study evaluated alveolar bone loss around mandibular incisors, induced by the Herbst appliance. Methods: The sample consisted of 23 patients (11 men, 12 women; mean age of 15.76 ± 1.75 years), Class II, Division 1 malocclusion, treated with the Herbst appliance. CBCT scans were obtained before treatment (T0) and after Herbst treatment (T1). Vertical alveolar bone level and alveolar bone thickness of mandibular incisors were assessed. Buccal (B), lingual (L) and total (T) bone thicknesses were assessed at crestal (1), midroot (2) and apical (3) levels of mandibular incisors. Student's t-test and Wilcoxon t-test were used to compare dependent samples in parametric and nonparametric cases, respectively. Pearson's and Spearman's rank correlation analyses were performed to determine the relationship of changes in alveolar bone thickness. Results were considered at a significance level of 5%. Results: Mandibular incisors showed no statistical significance for vertical alveolar bone level. Alveolar bone thickness of mandibular incisors significantly reduced after treatment at B1, B2, B3, T1 and significantly increased at L2. The magnitude of the statistically significant changes was less than 0.2 mm. The changes in alveolar bone thickness showed no statistical significance with incisor inclination degree. Conclusions: CBCT scans showed an association between the Herbst appliance and alveolar bone loss on the buccal surface of mandibular incisors; however, without clinical significance.
Understanding the basis of space closure in Orthodontics for a more efficient orthodontic treatment
Authors: Ribeiro Gerson Luiz Ulema , Jacob Helder B.
Published: June 2016

ABSTRACT Introduction: Space closure is one of the most challenging processes in Orthodontics and requires a solid comprehension of biomechanics in order to avoid undesirable side effects. Understanding the biomechanical basis of space closure better enables clinicians to determine anchorage and treatment options. In spite of the variety of appliance designs, space closure can be performed by means of friction or frictionless mechanics, and each technique has its advantages and disadvantages. Friction mechanics or sliding mechanics is attractive because of its simplicity; the space site is closed by means of elastics or coil springs to provide force, and the brackets slide on the orthodontic archwire. On the other hand, frictionless mechanics uses loop bends to generate force to close the space site, allowing differential moments in the active and reactive units, leading to a less or more anchorage control, depending on the situation. Objective: This article will discuss various theoretical aspects and methods of space closure based on biomechanical concepts.
Desafios, permanências e transformações na gestão de um sítio urbano patrimonializado: Ouro Preto, 1938-1975
Authors: Aguiar Leila Bianchi
Published: June 2016

Resumo Neste artigo analisamos a atuação do Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN) na cidade de Ouro Preto desde o seu tombamento em 1938 até meados 1975. Visto como excepcional e autêntico pelos técnicos do IPHAN, o conjunto urbano da cidade foi tratado como uma obra de arte que poderia ser mantida em sua integralidade. No entanto, o crescimento populacional levou a grandes modificações espaciais e sociais tanto no centro histórico como em sua periferia. Discutimos a adoção de critérios e de formas de gestão do patrimônio na cidade, fornecendo elementos para a compreensão de alguns dos principais desafios e transformações nas políticas de preservação cultural no Brasil no período.
O patrimônio cultural afro-brasileiro: São José, um estudo de caso
Authors: Passos Joana Célia dos , Nascimento Tânia Tomázia do , Nogueira João Carlos
Published: June 2016

Resumo O presente texto apresenta os resultados de um estudo de caso que teve como objetivo analisar como e o que tem sido considerado pelo poder público bem patrimonial da população afro-brasileira em um município catarinense.Analisa também o que pensam os moradores(as) sobre os bens patrimoniais da população. Foram utilizados como procedimentos: análise documental, aplicação de questionário e entrevistas. Como resultado, constatou-se que os referenciais de patrimônio cultural simbolicamente atuantes ainda são os tradicionais patrimônios "a pedra e cal". Nessa perspectiva, o patrimônio cultural associado à população afro-brasileira fica excluído, em grande medida, porque popularmente não é visto como patrimônio cultural.
Esquecimento e historicização da memória
Authors: Lübbe Hermann
Published: June 2016

Resumo Este ensaio discute alguns aspectos da dialética que se desenvolve entre memória e esquecimento nas sociedades contemporâneas. Descreve como esta complexa relação se apresenta em distintos espaços institucionais e culturais, tais como museus, arquivos públicos e políticas da memória, justamente numa época que se coloca sob o signo da inovação. Ao menos três questões emergem de uma fenomenologia da consciência histórica atual: nossas sociedades de fato sofrem de um excesso de história? Há limites para os usos do passado? A fim de explicar adequadamente nossa situação civilizacional deveríamos adotar um conceito mais amplo de história?
Treatment Summaries and Follow-Up Care Instructions for Cancer Survivors: Improving Survivor Self-Efficacy and Health Care Utilization
Authors: Kenzik Kelly M. , Kvale Elizabeth A. , Rocque Gabrielle B. , Demark-Wahnefried Wendy , Martin Michelle Y. , Jackson Bradford E. , Meneses Karen , Partridge Edward E. , Pisu Maria
Published: June 2016

Background.

Treatment summaries and follow-up care plan information should be provided to cancer survivors. This study examines the association of receiving summaries and care plans with cancer survivor self-efficacy for chronic illness management, and whether self-efficacy was associated with health care utilization.

Methods.

Four hundred forty-one cancer survivors (≥2 years from diagnosis and had completed treatment) ≥65 years old from 12 cancer centers across 5 states completed telephone surveys. Survivors responded to three questions about receiving a written treatment summary, written follow-up plan, and an explanation of follow-up care plans. Respondents completed the Stanford Chronic Illness Management Self-Efficacy Scale and reported emergency room visits and hospitalizations in the past year. Three multiple linear regression models estimated the association of written treatment summary, written follow-up care plan, and verbal explanation of follow-up plan with total self-efficacy score. Log-binomial models estimated the association of self-efficacy scores with emergency room visits and hospitalizations (yes/no).

Results.

Among survivors, 40% and 35% received a written treatment summary and follow-up care plan, respectively. Seventy-nine percent received an explanation of follow-up care plans. Receiving a verbal explanation of follow-up care instructions was significantly associated with higher self-efficacy scores (β = 0.72, p = .009). Higher self-efficacy scores were significantly associated with lower prevalence ratios of emergency room visits (prevalence ratio, 0.92; 95% confidence interval, 0.88–0.97) and hospitalizations (prevalence ratio, 0.94; 95% confidence interval, 0.89–0.99).

Conclusion.

Explanation of the follow-up care plan, beyond the written component, enhances survivor self-efficacy for managing cancer as a chronic condition—an important mediator for improving health care utilization outcomes.
Effectiveness of neoadjuvant radiation therapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Authors: Nurgaliev N S , Ishkinin E I
Published: June 2016

Aim. To evaluate results of bimodal (preoperative radiotherapy + cystectomy) and only surgical treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.Methods. A retrospective cohort observational study of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer from 2006 to 2012 was conducted. Continuous sampling was used. Patients who received radiation therapy in the preoperative period before cystectomy (25 patients) composed the main group, the patients who underwent surgery alone (167 patients) composed the control group.Results.. 9 of the 25 patients, who underwent neoadjuvant external-beam radiotherapy before cystectomy, died, the overall survival rate during follow-up was 64.0%. In the group of patients who underwent cystectomy alone, the survival rate was 48.5%. We analyzed the survival rate depending on various criteria or prognostic factors. Factors such as age (under 65 years), male gender, degree of differentiation G2, disease stage (II and III as compared with stage IV), lymph nodes negative status are relatively favorable for disease prognosis, and patients survival rates were significantly higher when using neoadjuvant external beam radiotherapy.Conclusion. The effectiveness of neoadjuvant treatment (radiotherapy) followed by cystectomy for bladder cancer in some situations may have a positive effect; the tumor degree of differentiation, the regional lymph nodes state, clinical stage and age have a prognostic value irrespective of the therapy method.
Optimization of oral hygiene in adolescents
Authors: Tretyakova O V
Published: June 2016

Aim. To establish the influence of controlled oral hygiene by optimizing the pressure on the toothbrush when brushing teeth in adolescents on their dental health.Methods. The study involved 183 adolescents aged 15 to 18 years with the same dental status. The force applied onto toothbrush when cleaning teeth was determined in 95 adolescents who were examined at the beginning of follow-up. 88 adolescents, who were divided into two main groups, were further followed-up. The first group consisted of 51 adolescent who were trained to the rules of tooth brushing using the standard method, and the pressure force on toothbrush when brushing was monitored clinically (according to gingival mucosa reaction) and by using a measuring device. The control of force was performed every 3 months during one year. The data obtained during the preliminary examination of 95 adolescents (the first group) before the beginning of follow-up were the reference points of optimal pressure on the gingiva and teeth. The second group included 37 adolescents who were trained to the rules of the standard tooth brushing once at the beginning of the follow-up.Results.. It was found that in prolonged control of hygiene habits with particular reference to the pressure power applied by toothbrush on the gingiva and teeth when brushing, clinical indicators characterizing the hygiene indicators and periodontal condition, change in the favorable direction.Conclusion. Favorable pressure force on the gingiva and teeth when brushing teeth in adolescents is from 140 to 200 g/cm2.
Genetic markers of predisposition to oral lichen planus recurrence development
Authors: Akmalova G M , Chuykin S V , Ron G I , Chernysheva N D , Galimova E S , Gilyazova I R , Khusnutdinova E K
Published: June 2016

Aim. To search for genetic markers of oral lichen planus development and recurrence risk based on the study of polymorphic variants of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα rs1800630, rs1800629, rs361525) and interleukin-18 (IL-18 rs187238) genes in patients from the Volga-Ural region of Russia.Methods. Standard methods of molecular genetic analysis were used in the study. Deoxyribonucleic acid was isolated from peripheral blood lymphocytes by deproteinization with phenol and chloroform. Genotyping of studied polymorphic loci was performed by real time polymerase chain reaction using TaqMan-competing probes. In order to identify the association of polymorphic loci in different models (additive, dominant, recessive, overdominant) the method of logistic regression was used.Results.. Statistical analysis using logistic regression revealed that polymorphic locus rs187238 in IL-18 gene is associated with the risk of lichen planus development in a recessive model (p=0.042). In addition, the association of a polymorphic locus rs187238 in IL-18 gene with the recurrence risk was described: rs187238*C/C genotype is a genetic marker of increased risk of oral lichen planus recurrence (p=0.01). Analysis of the association of polymorphic loci rs1800630, rs1800629, rs361525 in tumor necrosis factor α gene with the disease severity and the recurrence risk did not reveal any statistically significant results.Conclusion. The study results confirm the cytokine genes contribution to the oral lichen planus development and disease reccurrence.
Personalized approach to the ovarian cancer treatment
Authors: Savinova A R , Gataullin I G
Published: June 2016

The aim of the review is to summarize the modern views on etiopathogenesis and treatment of ovarian cancer, as well as to search for ways for a more personalized approach to the management of patients with this oncological disease. Despite the limited number of patients participating in clinical trials of ovarian cancer, there are obvious results of gradual evolution in its diagnosis and treatment. Studies of etiopathogenesis led to a better understanding of the ovarian cancer genesis mechanisms, whereas evolution in treatment was marked by combination of secondary cytoreductive surgery with the most effective chemotherapeutic drugs and biological agents. The introduction of biomarkers, particularly CA125 (cancer antigen 125), in the diagnostic algorithm for both primary and recurrent ovarian cancer has opened up new horizons for the application of effective methods of treatment at the disease earliest stages. However, in the landmark study of G.J. Rustin et al. there was no a statistically significant difference in disease-free and overall survival among female patients with immediate treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer based only on elevated CA125 and female patients in whom chemotherapy was initiated after the clinical symptoms manifestation. Conducting clinical trials in small cohorts of patients with certain ovarian cancer histotype will help to select one or another effective combination of chemotherapy and/or biological agents administered not only intravenously, but also intraperitoneally, and thereby provide the personalized approach to the treatment of this disease.
Role of P2 receptors in vascular tone regulation
Authors: Ziganshin B A , Spasov A A , Ziganshina A P , Dzhordzhikiya R K , Ziganshin A U
Published: June 2016

P2 receptors, the main endogenous agonist of which is adenosine triphosphate (ATP), are widely distributed in mammalian tissues and organs, including the cardiovascular system. In human blood vessels, various types of the P2Y (metabotropic, G-protein coupled receptors) and P2X (ligand-gated ion channels) family of receptors are present. Several subtypes of P2X and P2Y receptors have been found on the surface of endothelial cells as well as smooth muscle cells of the vessels. Activation of various subtypes of P2 receptors located in different cells of the blood vessel can have multidirectional action on the tone of the vessel’s wall, thereby causing both vasoconstriction and vasodilatation. To date, two main physiologic mechanisms have been identified, via which Р2 receptors participate in controlling the vascular tone: (1) neuronal - ATP is released as a co-transmitter from perivascular sympathetic nerve terminals and activates P2 receptors located on vascular smooth muscle cells; (2) endothelial - ATP is released into the vessel’s lumen by endothelial cells and blood cells and activates P2 receptors located on the endothelial cells. In the first mechanism, simultaneous release of ATP and norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve terminals results in vasoconstriction caused by rapid depolarization, which is completely inhibited by P2X receptor antagonists, and slow depolarization, which is inhibited by alpha-adrenergic blockers. In the second mechanism, during shear stress and hypoxic conditions, ATP activates P2 receptors of endothelial cells causing vasodilatation. These differing effects, mediated via P2 receptors, make it very tempting to develop novel drugs that would regulate vascular tone via these receptors.
Roentengen-endovascular method of cerebral blood flow restoration in acute tandem occlusion of the internal carotid artery with embolism development in the middle cerebral artery
Authors: Volodukhin M U
Published: June 2016

Aim. This article proposes a roentgen-endosurgical method of performing intracranial arteries revascularization in acute tandem occlusion of the internal carotid artery with the distal embolism development in the middle cerebral artery.Methods. In the period from 2007 to 2014 endovascular revascularization in the internal carotid artery acute thrombosis was performed in 18 patients. Tandem occlusion of the cervical, petrous, cavernous and terminal segments of the internal carotid artery (53.3%) was the most commonly diagnosed. Isolated occlusion of the internal carotid artery cervical segment was determined in 5 (33.3%) patients, of the terminal segment - in 3 (20%) cases. L- and T-types occlusion of the internal carotid artery terminal segment thrombosis frequency were comparable and amounted to 20%. In 5 patients the internal carotid artery tandem occlusion with the distal embolism development in the middle cerebral artery occurred. In this type of injury a method for blood flow restoration in middle cerebral artery without restoring antegrade blood flow in the internal carotid artery was developed and applied.Results. Full blood flow restoration in the middle cerebral artery using this method was achieved in these patients in all cases. Complications associated with the intervention were not registered.Conclusion. The proposed method can be used in patients with the internal carotid artery acute tandem occlusion and the distal embolism development in the middle cerebral artery; the use of this type of revascularization is possible in patients with well-developed communicating arteries that can provide an adequate perfusion volume in the middle cerebral artery.
The Two Revolutions in the Treatment of Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Pérol Maurice ,   Department of Medical Oncology, Léon Bérard Cancer Center, Lyon, France
Published: June 2016

In parallel with the evolution of therapeutic paradigms for advanced cancers, treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been through the revolution of personalised medicine benefiting for a minority of patients whose disease depends on a single oncogenic genetic alteration targetable by specific tyrosine kinase inhibitors. As well as for some other tumour types, targeting immune checkpoints inhibitors has shown encouraging activity for some patients, suggesting the dawn of a second therapeutic revolution for a significant proportion of lung cancer patients.
Supporting Older People with Cancer – Merging Geriatric and Oncological Knowledge
Authors: Hallberg Ingalill Rahm ,   The Pufendorf Institute of Advanced Studies, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Published: June 2016

Cancer in old age means a complex situation that may differ depending on where in the aging process the person is. For the older patient it is a reminder of that life is going to its end. Cancer treatment is to be provided in addition to handling other health problems and the overall frailty that goes with old age. Comprehensive geriatric assessment and case management may be a way to handle the frailty and merging oncology and geriatric knowledge.
Genomic Drivers in Breast Cancers
Authors: Teixeira Luis ,   Breast Cancer Translational Research Laboratory J-C Heuson, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium,   Breast Disease Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France, Rothé Françoise ,   Breast Cancer Translational Research Laboratory J-C Heuson, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium, Sotiriou Christos ,   Breast Cancer Translational Research Laboratory J-C Heuson, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium
Published: June 2016

Significant advances in next-generation sequencing technologies have allowed the identification of genomic alterations in breast cancer. These alterations offer the opportunity to conduct studies with targeted drugs. However, there are still several scientific challenges to be addressed before precision medicine is widely used in the clinic. Nonetheless, different solutions are developed to overcome these obstacles such as the improvement of bioinformatics tools and the use of “liquid biopsy” to assess circulating tumour DNA.
A PARTICIPAÇÃO DEMOCRÁTICA DIRETA NA ELABORAÇÃO DE PLANOS DIRETORES COMO CAMINHO PARA A SUSTENTABILIDADE NO BRASIL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO -- DIRECT DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION IN THE PREPARATION OF DIRECTOR PLANS AS WAY TO SUSTAINABILITY IN BRAZIL: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Magnus De Marco Cristhian , Bester Gisela Maria
Published: June 2016

Resumo: No presente artigo tem-se por objetivo analisar, de forma crítica, a obrigatoriedade de realização de audiências públicas para a aprovação ou a modificação de Planos Diretores no Brasil, congregando aportes dos Direitos Constitucional, Administrativo e Urbanístico. Utiliza-se, neste trabalho, a metodologia do estudo de caso, em sua vertente caracterizada como comentário de jurisprudência. As conclusões dizem respeito à realidade normativa da existência de um direito constitucional à participação democrática direta em tal orbe, sinalizando um seguro caminho para a construção de cidades sustentáveis em suas amplas acepções, mas que ainda carece de melhor definição do seu âmbito de proteção, conforme os casos analisados.Palavras-chave: Audiência pública. Cidades sustentáveis. Democracia participativa. Direitos fundamentais. Planos Diretores.
DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL SOCIAL AO MEIO AMBIENTE DIGNO NO BRASIL: ESTUDO DE CINCO CASOS CONCRETOS -- SOCIAL FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO DECENT ENVIRONMENT IN BRAZIL: STUDY OF FIVE CONCRETE CASES
Authors: Cereser Pezzella Maria Cristina , Gesta Leal Rogério
Published: June 2016

Resumo: Com o presente artigo objetivou-se discutir sobre o direito fundamental social ao meio ambiente digno no Brasil, alicerçando-se em cinco casos concretos complexos, nos quais em sua maior parte, a intervenção do Ministério Público Estadual e do Ministério Público Federal serviu de protagonista na defesa dos direitos fundamentais individuais, coletivos e difusos. Os cinco casos concretos ocorreram no território brasileiro e foram levados ao judiciário, que conduziu os conflitos de formas peculiares em cada uma das circunstâncias. Há, no presente estudo, o relato de agendamento e realização de audiência pública que envolveu toda a comunidade e restou exitosa na composição do litígio. Os casos concretos selecionados, em apartada síntese, são: I – Ação Civil Pública: proposta que pediu indenização e cumprimento de obrigação de fazer relativa ao alegado impacto ambiental decorrente de venda de unidades condominiais sem o devido tratamento dos desejos domésticos, que estavam sendo depositados diretamente no arroio que cruza a cidade e no qual se faz captação de água para abastecimento da população; II – Ação Civil Pública: interposta pelo Ministério Público Estadual do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul e o Consórcio de Saúde, que pediu o deferimento de tutela antecipada com a imediata suspensão do início de qualquer obra para a construção do Hospital Regional – Rede Sarah em virtude da inadequação do terreno indicado para edificação; III – Ação Civil Pública: proposta pelo Ministério Público Federal de Santa Catarina, que pedia a recomposição do meio ambiente degradado em razão de construções irregulares realizadas na Praia Brava e na dos Amores; IV – O Tribunal Federal da 4ª Região decidiu pedido formulado por empresa concessionária de serviço público de energia elétrica para que fosse suspensa a execução de liminar concedida em primeiro grau; V – Ação Civil Pública: tramitou na Justiça Federal envolvendo os Estados de Santa Catarina e Rio Grande do Sul em que a Usina Hidrelétrica Barra Grande teria obtido laudo nulo, uma vez que não previa a derrubada de vegetação primária e secundária em estado de regeneração envolvendo mata Atlântica, com florestas de Araucárias e respectiva biodiversidade.Palavras-chave: Direito fundamental social. Meio ambiente digno. estudo de casos concretos.
A MEDIAÇÃO INCIDENTAL COMO MEIO DE SOLUÇÃO DOS CONFLITOS TRABALHISTAS INDIVIDUAIS: A QUESTÃO DA DISPENSA DE TRABALHADORES DETENTORES DA GARANTIA PROVISÓRIA NO EMPREGO -- INCIDENTAL MEDIATION AS A MEANS OF SOLVING INDIVIDUAL LABOR DISPUTES: THE ISSUE OF DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEES HOLDING A PROVISIONAL GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT
Authors: Goretti Santos Ricardo , Bezerra Leite Carlos Henrique
Published: June 2016

Resumo: Este artigo versa sobre a prática da mediação incidental no processo do trabalho e sua potencial contribuição para a efetiva solução de conflitos decorrentes da dispensa de trabalhadores dotados de garantia provisória do emprego. Acusa o uso desordenado da conciliação incidental, indiscriminadamente aplicada na solução de conflitos individuais situados no âmbito de relações trabalhistas, tanto circunstanciais quanto continuadas. Busca responder ao seguinte problema de pesquisa: a prática da mediação judicial incidental na Justiça do Trabalho pode contribuir para a efetiva solução de conflitos decorrentes da dispensa do trabalhador dotado de garantia provisória do emprego? Estabelece as bases do fenômeno da difusão dos métodos alternativos de solução de conflitos, no contexto do movimento universal de acesso à justiça. Desenvolve considerações sobre particularidades da conciliação e da mediação, destacando os aspectos principais de distinção entre elas. Finalmente, avalia a aplicação dos métodos autocompositivos, considerando as particularidades das controvérsias decorrentes da dispensa de trabalhadores dotados de garantia provisória no emprego. Conclui que, por objetivar a exploração aprofundada dos interesses em jogo, o fortalecimento do diálogo e da relação entre as partes, além do empoderamento dos envolvidos, a mediação judicial incidental seria a via mais adequada para a administração de conflitos decorrentes da dispensa de trabalhadores com garantia provisória do emprego. Além isso, evidencia uma proposição legislativa sobre o tema, já submetida à apreciação da Comissão de Juristas responsável pela elaboração do Anteprojeto de Lei de Arbitragem e Mediação, do Senado Federal.Palavras-chave: Resolução alternativa de conflitos. Mediação trabalhista. Conciliação trabalhista. Garantia no emprego. Despedida arbitrária.
JURISDIÇÃO CONSTITUCIONAL: CONFLITOS E TENSÕES ENTRE O SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL E O PODER LEGISLATIVO -- CONSTITUTIONAL JURISDICTION: CONFLICTS AND TENSIONS BETWEEN THE SUPREME DEFERAL COURT AND THE LEGISLATIVE NATIONAL POWER
Authors: Da Cunha Ferraz Anna Candida
Published: June 2016

Resumo: Conflitos e tensões permeiam a jurisdição constitucional no Brasil. Em organização estatal fundada na separação de poderes, que é disciplinada de modo expresso e, por vezes, taxativo na Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil de 1988, e que tem como guardião o Supremo Tribunal Federal, um dos poderes constituídos, conflitos entre poderes são possíveis ou mesmo inevitáveis. Vários exemplos demonstram essa realidade. Neste artigo alguns exemplos de conflitos entre o Supremo Tribunal Federal e o Poder Legislativo são examinados em razão do nível da polêmica que suscitam e por envolverem sério questionamento sobre a força normativa da Constituição brasileira.Palavras-chave: Conflitos entre Poderes. Tensões na Jurisdição Constitucional. Poder Legislativo. Supremo Tribunal Federal. Força normativa da Constituição.
Obszary metropolitalne w statystyce europejskiej
Authors: Zuzańska-Żyśko Elżbieta
Published: June 2016

Artykuł opisuje obszary metropolitalne w Europie w ujęciu statystycznym. Przedstawia sposób zbierania danych w celu porównywania obszarów miejskich we wszystkich państwach członkowskich oraz opisuje statystyczną klasyfikację NTS, która pozwala identyfikować obszary metropolitalne. Dla pełnego zrozumienia miejsca problematyki miejskiej w badaniach unijnych, artykuł przybliża ich genezę. Charakteryzuje także program Urban Audit, który ma istotny wkład w wydzielanie regionów metropolitalnych w Europie. Na zakończenie wskazuje pozytywy, jak i mankamenty przedmiotowego podejścia metodologicznego.
Proste animacje 4D w GIS
Authors: Kuna Jakub
Published: June 2016

W komunikacie przedstawiono rozważania dotyczące możliwości prezentacji rozwoju przestrzenno-demograficznego miejscowości, przy użyciu jednej z metod kartografii komputerowej – animacji przestrzenno-czasowej. Poruszono zagadnienia przygotowania danych, wizualizacji scen przedstawiających historyczne etapy rozwoju miejscowości oraz montażu animacji. Przykładowa animacja 4D Wirtualny spacer po Bychawie 1804–2009 została opracowana w Zakładzie Kartografii i Geomatyki UMCS w Lublinie.
Freshman Engineering Students At-Risk Of Non-Matriculation: Self-Efficacy For Academic Learning
Authors: Ernst Jeremy , Bowen Bradley D. , Williams Thomas O.
Published: June 2016

Students identified as at-risk of non-academic continuation have a propensity toward lower academic self-efficacy than their peers (Lent, 2005). Within engineering, self-efficacy and confidence are major markers of university continuation and success (Lourens, 2014 Raelin, et al., 2014).  This study explored academic learning self-efficacy specific to first-year engineering students with at-risk indicators.  The at-risk determination was made through trajectory to matriculate, classified by cumulative grade point average of academic studies. An adapted version of the Self-efficacy for Learning (SEL) scale, modified by Klobas, Renzi and Nigrelli (2007), was administered to freshman engineering students identified at-risk and not at-risk of matriculation. Internal consistency of the SEL was analyzed and once deemed satisfactory (Cronbach alpha = .94), item-level outcome comparisons between student subgroups were made for each of the 22 instrument items.
Decision Making And Systems Thinking: Educational Issues
Authors: Yurtseven M. Kudret , Buchanan Walter
Published: June 2016

Decision making in most universities is taught within the conventional OR/MS (Operations Research/Management Science) paradigm.  This paradigm is known to be “hard” since it is consisted of mathematical tools, and normally suitable for solving structured problems. In complex situations the conventional OR/MS paradigm proves to be inadequate; decisions must be based on systems thinking which provides the decision maker(s) the opportunity to address the problematic situation in its full system context. The aim here is to develop a framework and a new course to teach “decision making through systems thinking” to industrial engineering students. The new course is to be taken after the existing course which covers the traditional OR/MS paradigm. It is believed that such an “extended” framework will help students to improve their skills in handling complex decision situations.
Working Toward Achieving Significant Representation: Changes In Diversity And Their Implications In The Accounting And Auditing Profession
Authors: Eaton Tim V. , DiFilippo Madeline
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this paper is to examine the demographic changes to the accounting and auditing profession over the past several decades on two levels of diversity (gender and minorities).  Using data from a variety of sources, we find significant improvement in the representation of women and minorities in accounting degrees and entry to the profession.  However, we also note areas where additional efforts are needed to provide more significant representation including the wage gap and greater representation in higher-level positions.
Electronic And Paper Document Retention And Auditors’ Responsibilities
Authors: Gomaa Mohamed I.
Published: June 2016

The issue of the destruction of documents raises many ethical and legal problems for the auditing profession. Such an issue needs to be examined more closely to explore its ethical and legal implications, and to address the more technical issue of how to retrieve the destroyed electronic documents. The purpose of this research paper is twofold. The first is to examine the auditors’ ethical responsibilities regarding the retention of the electronic and paper documents related to an audit engagement, using the Enron case as a practical case for analysis. The second is to discuss methods of retrieving different types of destroyed electronic documents.
Integrating Data Cleansing With Popular Culture: A Novel SQL Character Data Tutorial
Authors: Olsen David H. , Dupin-Bryant Pamela A.
Published: June 2016

Big data and data science have experienced unprecedented growth in recent years.  The big data market continues to exhibit strong momentum as countless businesses transform into data-driven companies. From salary surges to incredible growth in the number of positions, data science is one of the hottest areas in the job market. Significant demand and limited supply of professionals with data competencies has greatly affected the hiring market and this demand/supply imbalance will likely continue in the future. A major key in supplying the market with qualified big data professionals, is bridging the gap from traditional Information Systems (IS) learning outcomes to those outcomes requisite in this emerging field. The purpose of this paper is to share an SQL Character Data Tutorial.  Utilizing the 5E Instructional Model, this tutorial helps students (a) become familiar with SQL code, (b) learn when and how to use SQL string functions, (c) understand and apply the concept of data cleansing, (d) gain problem solving skills in the context of typical string manipulations, and (e) gain an understanding of typical needs related to string queries. The tutorial utilizes common, recognizable quotes from popular culture to engage students in the learning process and enhance understanding. This tutorial should prove helpful to educators who seek to provide a rigorous, practical, and relevant big data experience in their courses.
The Effectiveness of Public Spending on Education and Health Care in Brazilian Economy
Authors: KUNDU Amit
Published: June 2016

The present study endeavors to examine the role of government spending on the education and health sectors with regard to promoting the gross domestic product (GDP) of Brazil over the last three decades. Johansen cointegration test confirmed the existence of cointegrating relation. The causal impact of education and health care spending on GDP was further examined in the study. Results of the estimated models showed that public spending on education and public spending on health-care have not been able to exert any impact on GDP. On the contrary, it is found that one period lagged GDP slowed down the government spending on health-care. The variance decomposition analysis indicates that in Brazil education spending and health care spending may contribute just about 8.5% and 6% respectively in constituting a GDP growth profile in the coming future. Therefore, it is found that Brazil’s fiscal system has a relatively low impact on the distribution of income as far as public spending on education and health-care are concerned.
A gestão da qualidade como estratégia de suporte para o desenvolvimento de coleções em bibliotecas jurídicas
Authors: Miranda Ana Cláudia Carvalho de , Gallotti Mônica Marques Carvalho , Miranda Erlano Silva de
Published: June 2016

As bibliotecas são entendidas como organizações sem fins de lucro, cujo objetivo principal é propor serviços de qualidade em torno da mediação da informação com vistas ao atendimento de necessidades de informação específicas de determinados grupos de usuários. Nesse sentido, como organizações necessitam ter estratégias de gestão específicas que garantam sua eficácia e eficiência para garantir a sua sobrevivência. Dentre algumas estratégias temos da gestão pela qualidade. Este artigo se propõe debater a questão da gestão da qualidade por meio do estudo do processo de Desenvolvimento de Coleções de Bibliotecas Jurídicas. Para o embasamento e consecução dos objetivos propostos foi feita uma revisão de literatura que considera as áreas da Qualidade, do Desenvolvimento de Coleções, buscando-se identificar suas principais características enquadrando-se o universo específico das Bibliotecas Jurídicas. Neste contexto, são caracterizados elementos relacionados ao assunto tais como Bibliotecas Jurídicas, Informação jurídica, e apontados os principais desafios enfrentados na gestão de coleções jurídicas bem como possíveis soluções. Com base nas reflexões propostas, pode-se confirmar que o papel da biblioteca jurídica é difundir a informação jurídica nas instituições das quais fazem parte, apoiar as decisões nos processos judiciais em curso levando-lhes o Direito em seu estado bruto para que possa ser lapidado através das regras de interpretação, achando-se ao final a norma a ser aplicada na solução do caso, contribuindo para pacificação da sociedade. Conclui-se que para que este processo se cumpra torna-se necessário a aplicação eficaz de estratégias que garantam a qualidade dos serviços propostos.
Developing business tourism beyond major urban centres: the perspectives of local stakeholders
Authors: Marques Jorge , Santos Norberto
Published: June 2016

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify development strategies for Business Tourism in territories where this segment is not always given due consideration, especially at the level of local and regional development policies. Design – The paper discusses the concepts of Business Tourism and analyses the characteristics of a delimited territory in the Central Region of Portugal that encompasses the cities of Coimbra, Aveiro and Viseu, located between the main Portuguese cities, Lisbon and Oporto. Methodology – A Delphi study was conducted to explore the prospects of destination stakeholders, with the aim of identifying proposals and product development measures in this territory. Findings – Despite the lower urban density and lower load capacity, when compared with the main urban centres of Lisbon and Oporto, this territory presents a qualified and diverse tourism offer that combined with the existence of differentiated venues and quality accommodation can contribute to provide a valued tourism experience associated with the Meetings Industry. Originality – The study presented here allows us to reflect on the potential of Business Tourism in territories with lower urban density and lower supply of facilities and services, when compared to the major cities that usually take the leading positions in international rankings. This is especially true, if we consider that smaller urban centres that are relatively near each other (as is the case of Coimbra, Aveiro and Viseu) may find interesting strategic advantages in joint action, taking into account that these three geographic areas complement each other in the integrated supply of tourism products, experiences, services and facilities.
Dark tourism: is it a growth segment for the Malaysia tourism industry?
Authors: Zahari Mohd Salehuddin Mohd , Hanafiah Mohd Hafiz , Mahboob Syarifah Syafeera Syed , Zain Nor Adilah Md.
Published: June 2016

Purpose – This paper reports the empirical investigation on the causal relationship between perceived importance of dark tourism product and tour operators’ action behavior. The tour operator’s perceived importance of dark tourism attributes and how they translate their perception into action behavior was explored. The lack of support promotional activities from the travel agencies are probably the main reasons this product has yet reached its potential. Method – The sample populations were the tour operators that selling inbound and domestic tour packages in Malaysia and the required information was gathered through a self-administered questionnaire based on the purposive judgmental sampling methodology. Findings – Through a series of analyses, the results show that despite the availability of dark tourism products in Malaysia, tour operators have not aggressively promoted these sites. Minimal business profit, diseconomies of scale demand and limited resources was found to influence their unenthusiastic behaviour. Originality – This study provides useful insights into the attributes, the perceptions and evaluations of the dark tourism products by the tour operators. The outcome of this study can be used as a guide for the tourism industry policy makers to develop more efficient marketing and positioning strategies.