bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPACT OF BREAST CONSERVATION SURGERY VERSUS THE MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Ahmed Mumtaz , Mahmood Namrah , Zaffar Shaista , Rafique Umbar , Ahmed Moiz , Abbas Kiran
Published: December 2020

Objectives: To assess the quality of life (QoL) of patients receiving Breast conservation surgery as compared to the Modified Radical Mastectomy.

Study Design: A case control study.

Duration of Study: The study took place from August 2018 to September 30th 2019.

Methodology: A prospective study using non probability sampling technique was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. Quality of life was assessed using a QOL-CSV to evaluate the physical, psychological, social, spiritual well-being as well as distress and fear factors. Data was analyzed using SPSS software 20 and chi square test was applied.

Results: Out of a total of 50 cases of BCS and 166 cases of modified radical mastectomy, mean age in breast conservation surgery group was 50.14± 4.8 and in the control group 54.7± 6.3. In case-group there were moderate score in physical, social, and psychological well-being as well as in fear factor and distress of diagnosis. No comparable difference was observed between case and control group with respect to physical, psychological, or spiritual wellbeing, distress score and fear factor. However significant difference was found in the quality of life regarding social concerns.

Conclusion: Breast conservation surgery was associated with significant improvements in quality of life scores in terms of social and psychological well-being, with comparable physical and spiritual wellbeing in study population.
PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ABUSE TRENDS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS OF LAHORE; A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Noshad Maryam , Butt Muhammad Hammad , Mehboob Tooba , Bashir Irfan , Aslam Rabia , Tabassam Naila
Published: December 2020

Objective: To track the trends and patterns of psychoactive substance abuse among medical students.

Study Design: Cross-sectional questionnaire based study.

Place and Duration of Study: Medical Colleges and Universities of Lahore, from Aug to Sep 2019.

Methodology: Total 200 medical students from Medical Colleges and Universities were included. The data wereanalyzed and computed using SPSS-21. Frequencies and percentages related to all the factors were computed.

Results: Among study participants, 96 (48%) of males and 104 (52%) of females with 154 (77%) of these students belong to 21-25 years of age group. The observed prevalence of substance abuse among students was 42 (21%). Joy seeking and a friend’s offer was the initiation of psychoactive substance use among these students. Tobacco was the most highly consumed substance among students, followed by marijuana. Besides, the results also revealed that students also consumed cocaine and methamphetamine. Among 21% abusers, 4 (9%) and 5 (11%) of the students experienced side effects and withdrawal symptoms respectively.

Conclusion: The increasing consumption of tobacco and indulgence in psychoactive drugs are concerning issues because of uncontrolled consumption can cause serious brain damage. Academic burden and stress are the mediators of drug abuse among students. Therefore, stress management training and workshops should be conducted in institutes.
A GHASTLY RISING RATE OF PREVENTABLE PEDIATRIC BURNS: WE NEED TO ACT
Authors: Aslam Muhammad Rizwan , Rizvi Taokeer Ahmed , Munawar Muhammad Tariq , Maqbool Asad , Naqvi Shahid
Published: December 2020

ABSTRACT

Objective: To ascertain the increase in paediatric burn admissions in our tertiary care facility. Find various causes of this trend and assess the morbidity and mortality in paediatric population, and suggest remedies.

Study Design: This is a “descriptive case series study”

Place of Study: This Study was conducted during September 2017 to August 2019 at Department of Burns & Plastic surgery.

Materials and Methods: Total number of acute burn admissions under 12 years were recorded. Subdivided this group into 0 to 2 years and 2 to 12 years.  We assessed epidemiology, sex, cause of burn, mode of admission, location of incident, type of first aid given, mortality, and compared results during two equal halves of this period. We used SPSS 20 for data analysis.

Results: 504 (49.85%) were pediatric acute burn admissions. Their age ranged from 25 days to 12 years (mean 5 ±1.2 years). 152 were infants/toddlers aged 0-2 years. 270 male and 234 females. 316 were direct admissions. There were 72.43% more pediatric burn admissions. 381 were scalds, 91 flame burns, 21 electric burns and 11 chemical burns. There was 11.94% improved survival among burn patients. Two temporal peaks, largest in summer from May to Jul and second in Dec to Feb.

Conclusion: There is an increasing trend in acute pediatric burn admissions. Majority of victims did not receive proper first aid. We need to start a very aggressive campaign on print and electronic media for public education.
ALUVIÓN EN EL CHICÓN
Authors: Tecsi Conza Liset Verónica , Tupa Ramos Jhojan Rubén
Published: December 2020

En  esta   investigación   se   indagó   sobre   algunas representaciones sociales contemporáneas de los pobladores de  la  Cuenca   Chicón,  quienes  han  construido  un conocimiento  colectivo en torno al desencadenamiento del aluvión del 2010, y antecedentes similares en 1679  y 1942. La  perspectiva  teórica  de  las  representaciones   sociales  ha permitido conocer la teoría popular sobre las adjudicaciones políticas y naturales del evento así como sus efectos y acciones post desastre
Role of ammonia in European air quality with changing land and ship emissions between 1990 and 2030
Authors: Aksoyoglu Sebnem , Jiang Jianhui , Ciarelli Giancarlo , Baltensperger Urs , Prévôt André S. H.
Published: December 2020

Abstract. The focus of this modeling study is on the role of
ammonia in European air quality in the past as well as in the future.
Ammonia emissions have not decreased as much as the other secondary
inorganic aerosol (SIA) precursors – nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur
dioxide (SO2) – since the 1990s and are still posing problems for air
quality and the environment. In this study, air quality simulations were
performed with a regional chemical transport model at decadal intervals
between 1990 and 2030 to understand the changes in the chemical species
associated with SIA under varying land and ship emissions. We analyzed the
changes in air concentrations of ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium, particulate
nitrate and sulfate as well as changes in the dry and wet deposition of
ammonia and ammonium. The results show that the approximately 40 %
decrease in SIA concentrations between 1990 and 2010 was mainly due to
reductions in NOx and SO2 emissions. The ammonia concentrations on
the other hand decreased only near the high-emission areas such as the
Netherlands and northern Italy by about 30 %, while there was a slight
increase in other parts of Europe. Larger changes in concentrations occurred
mostly during the first period (1990–2000). The model results indicate a
transition period after 2000 for the composition of secondary inorganic
aerosols due to a larger decrease in sulfate concentrations than nitrate.
Changes between 2010 and 2030 – assuming the current legislation (CLE)
scenario – are predicted to be smaller than those achieved earlier for all
species analyzed in this study. The scenario simulations suggest that if
ship emissions will be regulated more strictly in the future, SIA formation
will decrease especially around the Benelux area, North Sea, Baltic Sea,
English Channel and the Mediterranean region, leaving more ammonia in the
gas phase, which would lead to an increase in dry deposition. In the north of the domain,
the decrease in SIA would be mainly due to reduced formation of particulate
nitrate, while the change around the Mediterranean would be caused mainly by
decreased sulfate aerosol concentrations. One should also keep in mind that
potentially higher temperatures in the future might increase the evaporation
of ammonium nitrate to form its gaseous components NH3 and HNO3.
Sensitivity tests with reduced NOx and NH3 emissions indicate a
shift in the sensitivity of aerosol formation from NH3 towards NOx
emissions between 1990 and 2030 in most of Europe except the eastern part of
the model domain.
What can we learn about urban air quality with regard to the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic? A case study from central Europe
Authors: Salma Imre , Vörösmarty Máté , Gyöngyösi András Zénó , Thén Wanda , Weidinger Tamás
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Motor vehicle road traffic in central Budapest was reduced by
approximately 50 % of its ordinary level for several weeks as a
consequence of various limitation measures introduced to mitigate the first
outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The situation was utilised to
assess the real potentials of urban traffic on air quality. Concentrations of NO, NO2, CO, O3, SO2 and particulate matter (PM) mass, which are ordinarily monitored in cities for air quality considerations,
aerosol particle number size distributions, which are not rarely measured
continuously on longer runs for research purposes, and meteorological properties usually available were collected and jointly evaluated in different pandemic phases. The largest changes occurred over the severest
limitations (partial lockdown in the Restriction phase from 28 March to 17 May 2020). Concentrations of NO, NO2, CO, total particle number (N6–1000) and particles with a diameter < 100 nm declined by 68 %, 46 %, 27 %, 24 % and 28 %, respectively, in 2020 with respect to the average reference year comprising 2017–2019. Their quantification was based on both relative difference and standardised anomaly. The change rates expressed as
relative concentration difference due to relative reduction in traffic
intensity for NO, NO2, N6–1000 and CO were 0.63, 0.57, 0.40 and
0.22 (%/%), respectively. Of the pollutants which reacted in a
sensitive manner to the change in vehicle circulation, it is the NO2
that shows the most frequent exceedance of the health limits. Intentional
tranquillising of the vehicle flow has considerable potential for improving the air quality. At the same time, the concentration levels of PM10
mass, which is the most critical pollutant in many European cities including
Budapest, did not seem to be largely affected by vehicles. Concentrations of
O3 concurrently showed an increasing tendency with lower traffic, which
was explained by its complex reaction mechanism. Modelling calculations
indicated that spatial gradients of NO and NO2 within the city became
further enhanced by reduced vehicle flow.
Diurnal mesospheric tidal winds observed simultaneously by meteor radars in Costa Rica (10° N, 86° W) and Brazil (7° S, 37° W)
Authors: Buriti Ricardo A. , Hocking Wayne , Batista Paulo P. , Paulino Igo , Paulino Ana R. , Garbanzo-Salas Marcial , Clemesha Barclay , Medeiros Amauri F.
Published: December 2020

Abstract. This paper presents a study of diurnal tidal winds
observed simultaneously by two meteor radars located on each side of the
Equator in the equatorial region. The radars were located in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
(10.3∘ N, 85.6∘ W) (hereafter CR) and
São João do Cariri, Brazil (7.4∘ S, 36.5∘ W) (hereafter CA). The distance between the sites is 5800 km. Harmonic analysis
has been used to obtain amplitudes and phases (hour of peak amplitude) for
diurnal, semidiurnal and terdiurnal tides between 82 and 98 km altitude, but
in this work we concentrate on the diurnal component. The period of
observation was from April 2005 to January 2006. The results were compared
to the Global Scale Waves Model (GSWM-09). Magnitudes of zonal and meridional amplitudes from
November to January for CR were quite different from the predictions of the
model. Concerning phases, the agreement between model and radar meridional
tidal phases at each site was good, and a vertical wavelength of 24 km for
the diurnal tide was observed practically every month, although on some
occasions determination of the vertical wavelength was difficult, especially
for the zonal component, due to nonlinear phase variations with height. For
the diurnal zonal amplitude, there were notable differences between the two
sites. We attribute this site-to-site difference of the diurnal zonal
amplitude to the nonmigrating component of the tide and propose that an
anomaly was present in the troposphere in the winter (Northern Hemisphere)
of 2005–2006 which produced substantial longitudinal variation.
Mid-19th-century building structure locations in Galicia and Austrian
Silesia under the Habsburg Monarchy
Authors: Kaim Dominik , Szwagrzyk Marcin , Dobosz Monika , Troll Mateusz , Ostafin Krzysztof
Published: December 2020

Abstract. We produced a reconstruction of mid-19th-century building structure locations in former Galicia and Austrian Silesia (parts of the Habsburg Monarchy), located in present-day Czechia, Poland and Ukraine and covering more than 80 000 km2. Our reconstruction was based on a homogeneous series of detailed Second Military Survey maps (1:28,800), which were the result of cadastral mapping (1:2,880) generalization. The dataset consists of two kinds of building structures based on the original map legend – residential and outbuildings (mainly farm-related buildings). The dataset's accuracy was assessed quantitatively and qualitatively using independent data sources and may serve as an important input in studying long-term socio-economic processes and human-environmental interactions or as a valuable reference for continental settlement reconstructions. The dataset is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.17632/md8jp9ny9z.1 (Kaim et al., 2020).
Reservoir evaporation in a Mediterranean climate: comparing direct methods in Alqueva Reservoir, Portugal
Authors: Rodrigues Carlos Miranda , Moreira Madalena , Guimarães Rita Cabral , Potes Miguel
Published: December 2020

Abstract. Alqueva Reservoir is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe and is a strategic water storage for public supply, irrigation, and energy generation. The reservoir is integrated within the Multipurpose Alqueva Project (MAP), which includes almost 70 reservoirs in a water-scarce region of Portugal. The MAP contributes to sustainability in southern Portugal and has an important impact on the entire country. Evaporation is the key component of water loss from the reservoirs included in the MAP. Evaporation from Alqueva Reservoir has been estimated by indirect methods or pan evaporation measurements; however, specific experimental parameters such as the pan coefficient were never evaluated. Eddy covariance measurements were performed at Alqueva Reservoir from June to September in 2014 as this time of the year provides the most representative evaporation volume losses in a Mediterranean climate. This period is also the most important period for irrigated agriculture and is, therefore, the most problematic period of the year in terms of managing the reservoir. The direct pan evaporation approach was first tested, and the results were compared to the eddy covariance evaporation measurements. The total eddy covariance (EC) evaporation measured from June to September 2014 was 450.1 mm. The mean daily EC evaporation in June, July, August, and September was 3.7, 4.0, 4.5, and 2.5 mm d−1, respectively. A pan coefficient, Kpan, multivariable function was established on a daily scale using the identified governing factors: air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and incoming solar radiation. The correlation between the modelled evaporation and the measured EC evaporation had an R2 value of 0.7. The estimated Kpan values were 0.59, 0.57, 0.57, and 0.64 in June, July, August, and September, respectively. Consequently, the daily mean reservoir evaporation (ERes) was 3.9, 4.2, 4.5, and 2.7 mm d−1 for this 4-month period and the total modelled ERes was 455.8 mm. The developed Kpan function was validated for the same period in 2017 and yielded an R2 value of 0.68. This study proposes an applicable method for calculating evaporation based on pan measurements in Alqueva Reservoir, and it can be used to support regional water management. Moreover, the methodology presented here could be applied to other reservoirs, and the developed equation could act as a first evaluation for the management of other Mediterranean reservoirs.
Fault distance-based approach in thermal anomaly
detection before strong Earthquakes
Authors: Karimi Zarchi Arash , Saradjian Maralan Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2020

Abstract. The recent scientific studies in the context of earthquake precursors reveal some processes connected to seismic activity including thermal anomaly before earthquakes which is a great help for making a better decision regarding this disastrous phenomenon and reducing its casualty to a minimum. This paper represents a method for grouping the proper input data for different thermal anomaly detection methods using the land surface temperature (LST) mean in multiple distances from the corresponding fault during the 40 days (i.e. 30 days before and 10 days after impending earthquake) of investigation. Six strong earthquakes with Ms > 6 that have occurred in Iran have been investigated in this study. We used two different approaches for detecting thermal anomalies. They are mean-standard deviation method also known as standard method and interquartile method which is similar to the first method but uses different parameters as input. Most of the studies have considered thermal anomalies around the known epicentre locations where the investigation can only be performed after the earthquake. This study is using fault distance-based approach in predicting the earthquake regarding the location of the faults as the potential area. This could be considered as an important step towards actual prediction of earthquake’s time and intensity. Results show that the proposed input data produces less false alarms in each of the thermal anomaly detection methods compared to the ordinary input data making this method much more accurate and stable considering the easy accessibility of thermal data and their less complicated algorithms for processing. In the final step, the detected anomalies are used for estimating earthquake intensity using Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The results show that estimated intensities of most earthquakes are very close to the actual intensities. Since the location of the active faults are known a priori, using fault distance-based approach may be regarded as a superior method in predicting the impending earthquakes for vulnerable faults. In spite of the previous investigations that the studies were only possible aftermath, the fault distance-based approach can be used as a tool for future unknown earthquakes prediction. However, it is recommended to use thermal anomaly detection as an initial process to be jointly used with other precursors to reduce the number of investigations that require more complicated algorithms and data processing.
Editorial no. 10
Authors: Morales Fernández Emilio
Published: December 2020

No abstracts available.
 
Realidad Empresarial No. 10, 2020: 1
Importancia de la medición del nivel de servicio o Fill Rate en la logística moderna
Authors: Valencia Granados Jorge Arnoldo
Published: December 2020

Companies need to know what their level of logistics performance is in order to drive improvement plans. Unless the logistic indicator of the Service Level is included in the analysis, it will be difficult to establish whether positive results have been obtained. Companies need to know what their level of logistics performance to be able to promote improvement plans. Unless the logistic indicator of the Service Level is included in the analysis, it will be difficult to establish whether positive results have been obtained.
Realidad Empresarial No. 10, 2020: 75-78
Campus No. 10
Authors: Editor El
Published: December 2020

Contains: The Financial Education Program "My Finance" Virtual conferences; The Financial Education Program "My Finance" Stock market workshop; Congress of Human Resources; Business Trend UCA 2020 student congress.
Realidad Empresarial No. 10, 2020: 109-113
AVALIAÇÃO EXPEDITA DA SERAPILHEIRA DE UM FRAGMENTO DE FLORESTA URBANA
Authors: Vicente Dacól Fernando , Biondi Daniela , Praxedes Bomfim Raymundo Eduardo , Da Silva Leal Mauricio , Reksidler Kelvyn
Published: December 2020

Serapilheira é todo o material recém-depositado no solo de uma floresta, podendo indicar o estado de funcionamento da floresta. O objetivo do trabalho foi quantificar e classificar a serapilheira de um fragmento de floresta urbana em diferentes classes: folhas, galhos e cascas, raízes, estruturas reprodutivas e miscelânea (material de difícil distinção). A pesquisa foi realizada ao longo de uma trilha de 750 m em um fragmento de floresta urbano conhecido por Capão do Tigre, localizado no campus III - Jardim Botânico na Universidade Federal do Paraná. A serapilheira foi coletada por meio de uma amostragem com parcelas de 0,25 x 0,25 m, a cada 20 m de distância, adentrado 5 m da borda da trilha, alternando os lados, para cada parcela. Foram coletadas 30 amostras no percurso da trilha. A serapilheira foi avaliada com base na determinação do peso (úmido e seco) dos seus componentes. A classe galhos e cascas apresentou a maior porcentagem do material coletado (54%), e diferiu estatisticamente das classes folhas, raízes, estruturas reprodutivas e miscelânea. Os resultados indicam que o fragmento florestal urbano está em estágio avançado de desenvolvimento.
CADASTRAMENTO DA ARBORIZAÇÃO DO CAMPUS POETA TORQUATO NETO, DA UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO PIAUÍ – UESPI
Authors: Barbosa Machado Roselis Ribeiro , Alves Dielle Caroline Leite , Da Silva Anderson Gonçalves , Machado Alexandra Ribeiro
Published: December 2020

Uma das principais indispensabilidades da atualidade está relacionada à tomada de decisões no planejamento territorial e gestão ambiental. Neste sentido, o objetivo da presente pesquisa foi realizar o cadastramento das árvores presentes no campus Poeta Torquato Neto da Universidade Estadual do Piauí (UESPI), com uso de mapeamento digital e elaboração de um mapa interativo contendo a identificação dos indivíduos arbóreos presentes no campus para o monitoramento da arborização. Para o levantamento das árvores, considerou-se a mesma metodologia e resultados de estudo realizado no ano de 2017, com averiguação in loco de dados não apresentados no estudo anterior, no entanto necessários a metodologia deste. Para o mapeamento digital das árvores utilizou-se o software Google Earth Pro. O arquivo digital elaborado possibilita a produção, a cada monitoramento, de um novo mapa e arquivo sequencial. O controle e execução de medidas de manejo e monitoramento foi desenvolvido em planilha do programa Excel, com elaboração de um cronograma para a realização deste monitoramento sequenciada todas as suas etapas. Por meio do levantamento realizado, foi possível constatar que o número total de indivíduos arbóreos na área de estudo teve aumento em comparação ao estudo de 2017, que apontou 529 indivíduos no campus, um acréscimo de 73 indivíduos. Foram realizados dez novos plantios na subárea 1 do campus, atendendo-se espaços mais abertos e que necessitavam de maior sombreamento. A pesquisa é uma importante ferramenta para o planejamento da arborização do campus, promovendo melhorias para o bem estar da comunidade acadêmica.
MAPEAMENTO DA ARBORIZAÇÃO DE RUAS NA CIDADE DE ALEGRE, ESPÍRITO SANTO
Authors: Ferrari Leonardo Lã , Lan Rian De Oliveira , Ferrari Stéphanie Lã , Cabral Ricardo Pinheiro , Ferrari Jéferson Luiz
Published: December 2020

A arborização urbana favorece a qualidade ambiental proporcionando diversos benefícios como o bem-estar, o controle da poluição do ar, o conforto térmico, o abrigo à fauna, o estímulo às práticas esportivas, entre tantos outros. Este trabalho teve como objetivo mapear e quantificar a área coberta por arborização de ruas na cidade de Alegre, Espírito Santo, Brasil. Foram mapeadas, por meio da técnica da fotointerpretação, todas as copas das árvores existentes nos bairros da cidade. O programa computacional utilizado foi o QGIS, versão 3.4.5, e as bases cartográficas foram as ortofotos da região, que possuem resolução espacial de 0,25 m, referentes ao ano de 2015/2017. Verificou-se que a cidade de Alegre possui 32.622,17 m² de área coberta com arborização de ruas, o que representa 0,58% da área total da cidade. Os bairros que apresentam maior porcentagem de cobertura de copa pela arborização de ruas por área são: Centro (2,36%), Nova Alegre (2,14%), Universitário (1,87%); e os que apresentam o menor percentual são: Pavuna (0,18%), Charqueada (0,16%) e Treze de Maio (0,11). O trabalho contribui para o conhecimento da arborização urbana da cidade, podendo ser utilizado em futuros estudos de planejamento e gestão urbana.
A Survey on Preservice English Teachers’ Intercultural Communicative Competence in China
Authors: Lei Wanrong
Published: December 2020

Enhancing pupils’ intercultural communication competence (ICC) is a key EFL teaching goal in China and the pre-service English teachers’ ICC plays an essential role in it. This study aims to investigate the pre-service English teachers’ ICC levels and whether there were any differences between their ICC levels and their genders or their family origins in a public university in China. Data were collected from 186 pre-service English teachers by employing Zhong et al.’s (2013) “Intercultural Communication Competence Self Rating Scale (ICCSRS)”. The results showed that the pre-service English teachers’ ICC is only moderate with an average score of 3.20. Among the eight dimensions of the ICC, attitude showed the highest score (3.87) while linguistic competence showed the lowest (2.72). In addition, the study revealed the female pre-service English teachers have higher ICC than the male ones, but there is no difference between the urban and rural pre-service English teachers. As a result of the pre-service English teachers’ low level of ICC, the study suggested that the university should lay more emphasis on the ICC development in the teaching, provide more opportunities to communicate interculturally for the pre-service English teachers, and take a flexible policy in the class division and teaching.
Formação do professor inclusivo à luz da Teoria Histórico-Cultural: uma análise da sua produção acadêmica (2008-2018)
Authors: Lima Márcia Mendes de , Araújo Luciana Aparecida de , Prates Claudia Aparecida , Demício Mauro Sergio
Published: December 2020

As discussões em torno da formação de professores a partir da perspectiva da educação inclusiva têm se intensificado nos últimos anos entre os pesquisadores, perspectivados pela ideia de promover uma educação de qualidade que garanta ao aluno público-alvo da Educação Especial o seu acesso e permanência nas escolas brasileiras. Com isso em vista, o presente artigo visa abordar a educação inclusiva à luz da Teoria Histórico-Cultural ao pensar a formação docente na perspectiva da educação inclusiva e contextualizá-la a partir da construção do conhecimento dos professores sobre esse processo. Assim, delineou-se como objetivo deste artigo compreender e identificar como as produções acadêmicas têm abordado a formação do professor para a inclusão à luz da teoria Histórico-Cultural, no período entre 2008 e 2018. Para esse fim, realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica e mapeamento das teses e dissertações depositadas na Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) entre os anos 2008 e 2018. Espera-se contribuir com as discussões em torno da formação docente para a inclusão escolar, considerando a importância da reflexão sobre os aspectos culturais, sociais e as vivências pessoais no processo de formação da identidade profissional docente.
Preconceito e educação infantil: a gênese dos comportamentos segregacionistas na primeira infância
Authors: Gaidargi-Garutti Alessandra Maria Martins , Romão José Eustáquio
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo apresenta apontamentos acerca da formação dos comportamentos de segregação na idade pré-escolar, suas raízes e motivações, a partir de pesquisa de caráter bibliográfico. São apresentados, neste estudo, dados sobre o comportamento das crianças em idade pré-escolar, que podem auxiliar o entendimento de seus parâmetros na formação comportamental e no estabelecimento de conceitos. Conclui-se que o preconceito não é inato, apontando a importância da mediação dos educadores em determinadas situações do cotidiano escolar, direcionando as relações para evitar que os agrupamentos naturais da humanidade, na busca por seus pares, se tornem instrumentos de ação preconceituosa entre os estudantes. A análise final aponta também para a necessidade da mediação respeitosa dos adultos nas relações entre as crianças no período da Educação Infantil, visto que estas ainda caminham para a autonomia, como é próprio da infância, e os cuidadores representam uma ponte com o mundo externo à escola.
A crítica à ciência moderna e um caminho para o diálogo em tempos de pós-verdade
Authors: Vinhas Lilian Veiga , Paula Maria Angela Boccara de
Published: December 2020

Neste artigo, apresenta-se a questão da crítica à ciência moderna, articulando-a com o fenômeno da pós-verdade, por meio de uma revisão narrativa da literatura. Inicialmente, um breve histórico recorda o surgimento da ciência moderna, e apresentam-se duas críticas a seu respeito: a fragmentação dos saberes e o mito da objetividade científica. Delineia-se, então, o cenário atual que caracteriza a pós-verdade e, finalmente, reflete-se sobre a comunicação pública da ciência e a educação, nesse contexto, com base nas críticas à ciência apresentadas.
Currículos alinhados à Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC): a experiência do município de Videira, SC
Authors: Rostirola Camila Regina , Zanella Luiz Felipe Torcatto
Published: December 2020

O texto relata a experiência do Município de Videira na elaboração dos currículos da educação infantil e do ensino fundamental. Analisa as orientações advindas da Base Nacional Comum Curricular, do Currículo Base do Território Catarinense e de documentos que orientam os entes federados a elaborarem e/ou reelaborarem os seus currículos. Constata que, apesar da tentativa de uniformização curricular, o Município buscou ressignificar e recontextualizar competências e habilidades de forma a atender a sua realidade, além de envolver profissionais da educação no processo de construção. Considera-se que a experiência foi bem-sucedida, pois oportunizou momentos de reflexão acerca do processo de ensino-aprendizagem e de ampliação das possibilidades políticas do currículo.
O campo dos fundamentos da educação nas diretrizes curriculares nacionais de 2015
Authors: Crizel Fabiane Laranjo , Gonçalves Suzane Da Rocha Vieira , Andrade Renata Cristina Lopes
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo pretende discutir e compreender conceitos, ideias e argumentos em contextos da formação de professores, almejando oportunizar condições explicativas da realidade dos profissionais da educação junto dos fundamentos filosóficos e sociológicos da educação no âmbito das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCNs) de 2015. Realizou-se, assim, uma pesquisa teórica e documental para buscar o sentido, a orientação e a promoção das experiências educacionais e formativas. Seguindo este percurso, foi possível vislumbrar os espaços e a indispensabilidade dos Fundamentos da Educação na formação docente, nos cursos de Licenciaturas, a partir das DCNs para a Formação de Professores/2015. Com isto, evidenciou-se a importância da presença dos fundamentos na formação docente, com o propósito de que o ato educativo aconteça de modo pleno e com a finalidade de se compreender a vida, vivências e sociedades, as interpretar e ter a ciência de que podemos transformá-las, conjuntamente.
Desarrollo Floss y gobernanza de pares: el caso del entorno de escritorio Gnome
Authors: Zanotti Agustín , Vélez Juan Gabriel
Published: December 2020

Objective of the study: The article analyzes the case of GNOME, one of the most popular Free/ Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects, started in 1997. The concept of peer governance describes the interaction and convergence of companies, foundations, voluntary users and professionals in its development.Methodology/ approach: The research is based on the documentary method and an organizational history approach. For this, primary and secondary digital sources were collected: institutional and FLOSS sites, blogs, community lists, documents and platforms.Originality/ Relevance: The work allows progress, from a sociotechnical perspective, in understanding FLOSS developments and the coevolution of their technical components and community dynamics.Main results: Three levels of governance are identified: 1. the software itself; 2. the community; 3. the ecosystem. Development cycles; community participation and organization; actors and business models, definitions and controversies, are analyzed. GNOME's trajectory is marked by the confluence of interests and coopetition between corporate actors and the FLOSS ecosystem. The life cycle shows a constant activity, which implies redefinition of its components, technological infrastructure and leadership. It is not exempt from controversies and bifurcations, similar to those evidenced in projects of this type.Theoretical/ methodological contributions: It contributes to the concept of peer governance and its usefulness for case analysis. Reflection on data sources and research resources on the Internet is promoted.Social/ managerial contributions: It contributes to the understanding of new forms of management and decision-making in technological development projects.
Role of diversity management and charismatic leadership on innovation and performance in the globalized era
Authors: Adiguzel Zafer , Sonmez Cakir Fatma
Published: December 2020

Objective of the Study: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationships between the variables of diversity management, charismatic leadership, innovation speed, innovation performance, and company performance.Methodology/Approach: A survey study was conducted with 427 employees (both technicians and engineers) working at companies that operated in the manufacturing industry in the scope of the research purpose. SPSS 25 and SPSS AMOS programs were used incrementally, and the acquired data were evaluated and analyzed.Originality/Relevance: In this research, white-collar workers constituted our sampling group because they play a key role in product innovation. While gathering the analysis data, the first 500 companies registered in Istanbul Chamber of Industry were determined, and manufacturing companies operating in Istanbul constituted the main part of the study.Main Results: As a result of the analysis, it is understood that diversity management and charismatic leadership have a positive influence on innovation and performance.Theoretical/Methodological Contribution: In terms of innovation and company performance, the study revealed the mediation effect of charismatic leadership linked to diversity management.Social/management contributions: In order for organizations to carry out creative and innovative activities, it is very important to effectively manage different ideas and thoughts within organizations. In fact, charismatic leadership positively affects employees, helping them to perform better. Therefore, employees must be actively involved in order to successfully carry out innovation.
A contribuição da gestão do conhecimento às cidades inteligentes visando a inovação: proposta de um framework prescritivo e uma agenda de pesquisa
Authors: Borba Darci De , Palacios Rosiane Alves , Luciano Edimara Mezzomo , Chaves Marcirio Silveira
Published: December 2020

Objective: To verify how Knowledge Management (KM) is being associated with Smart Cities (SC) initiatives, through the analysis of the scientific production of both themes in indexing journals in the last 10 years. This article has three research questions: 1. What are the methodological approaches adopted to investigate research problems on KM in SC. 2. What are the research topics investigated on KM in SC? and 3. How is research on KM characterized in SC?Relevance/originality: This research analyzes how KM is associated with SC initiatives and proposes a research agenda on KM in SC.Methodology/approach: The method used was a semi-systematic literature review.Main results: The research found gaps concerning the adaptation of KM models in the context of SC, the selection of relevant variables for the analysis of KM in SC, the effect of KM on the results of SC initiatives, and how actions emerging issues of transparency and governance can influence or be influenced by KM.Theoretical/methodological contributions: The article builds an overview of the collaboration of two fields in evidence today. In addition to the analysis of all articles in the sample, which includes quantitative data, the authors bring a proposed research agenda with the aim of promoting the maturation of the theme. The main theoretical contributions are in the proposal of the prescriptive framework and the research agenda.Social/management contributions: In a context of excess knowledge, decision-making becomes complex. Thus, understanding how KM can act in the complex context of SC helps managers to visualize alternatives to problems, selection, and organization of knowledge that affect decision-making.
Inovação de processo, práticas ambientais e ações sociais: o caso de duas indústrias metalmecânicas do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Severo Eliana Andréa , De Guimarães Julio Cesar Ferro , Debarba Jamile Gai
Published: December 2020

A inovação de processo permite a melhoria do processo produtivo e performance organizacional, no qual o triple bottom line (econômico, ambiental e social), pode ser sustentável, pois reduz os impactos ambientais no meio ambiente e aumenta a competitividade organizacional. As ações sociais desenvolvidas pelas organizações podem beneficiar os colaboradores, assim como a comunidade local. O presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar a inovação de processo, as práticas ambientais e as ações sociais desenvolvidas por duas indústrias metalmecânicas situadas na região norte e nordeste do Rio Grande do Sul (RS). A metodologia utilizada tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e exploratória, por meio de um estudo de casos múltiplos. Os resultados destacam que as indústrias metalmecânicas desenvolveram importantes inovações de processo as quais abrangem o triple bottom line, no qual reduziram os custos de produção e aumentaram a competitividade organizacional a nível local e mundial, elencando o pilar econômico. No pilar ambiental, foram utilizadas práticas ambientais para segregar e destinar corretamente os resíduos gerados. No pilar social, as ações socias beneficiam diferentes atores, tais como funcionários, crianças, jovens e a comunidade local.
Gestão de projetos: gestão de escopo e stakeholders na implantação de um projeto de software em um ambiente sem contexto de projetos
Authors: Idogawa Juliano , Correia Silvia Regina Veronese , Bizarrias Flavio
Published: December 2020

Este relato técnico discute a importância da aplicação de ferramentas de gerenciamento de projetos, com foco em gestão de escopo e stakeholders. O método utilizado foi estudo de caso e a unidade de análise foi um projeto de implementação de software de um fornecedor multinacional para concessão de descontos em academias de ginástica numa empresa de transportes aéreos no Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por meio de análise documental e entrevista com o gerente do projeto da companhia. A conclusão da análise dos dados deste estudo permitiu o entendimento dos problemas ocorridos no gerenciamento do projeto e como as dificuldades das áreas que tratam de gestão de escopo e stakeholders encontradas durante a gestão do projeto culminaram no atraso do projeto. A intervenção executada no modelo de assessoria permitiu realizar um mapa de problemas versus lições aprendidas. A contribuição deste trabalho é consolidada pela elaboração de uma proposta de gestão de escopo e stakeholders utilizando as boas práticas de gerenciamento de projetos em contextos que não sejam de projetos.
Mineração de processos em um órgão público: estudo da diretoria de loteamentos da Prefeitura Municipal de Londrina (PR)
Authors: Melan Rodrigo Libanez , Silva Hewerton Fernandes da , Amâncio-Vieira Saulo Fabiano , Baccarin Evandro
Published: December 2020

A mineração de processos é uma técnica que vem contribuir com a análise de elevada quantidade de dados e oferece potencias de ganho analítico, o que a tornou aderente aos trabalhos aqui descritos e desenvolvidos na Diretoria de Loteamentos da Prefeitura Municipal de Londrina (PR). Dificuldades no atendimento às demandas, expressas, por exemplo, em elevados prazos em seus processos, motivaram a aplicação da técnica. Esta objetivou caracterizá-los e identificar possibilidades de ganhos de eficiência e eficácia. A mineração de processos não foi a forma exclusiva de estudo, pois utilizaram-se indicadores censitários e método qualitativo para tanto, com avaliação caso a caso e elaboração de fluxograma embasadas em diretrizes legais. O trabalho caracterizou-se, pois, como um estudo de caso misto, descritivo e exploratório, com recorte longitudinal, baseado em dados primários e secundários e prescritivo. Observou-se que os processos se fizeram altamente complexos, morosos e pouco padronizados, motivando a sugestão de melhorias quanto ao seu tempo de execução e de espera, as quais impactam o custo, qualidade e flexibilidade por eles abarcados. Além dessas contribuições práticas, o estudo sugeriu ganhos potenciais da mineração de processos mesmo em cenários com dados insatisfatórios à metodologia.
Cenário institucional na perspectiva de stakeholders: analisando a APAE Sete Lagoas
Authors: Lara Jose Edson , Rodrigues Liza Kamei , Moura Luiz Rodrigo Cunha , Locatelli Ronaldo Lamounier
Published: December 2020

O objetivo deste estudo é propor e analisar um modelo capaz de caracterizar e avaliar a percepção de stakeholders da APAE de Sete Lagoas, identificando seus níveis de envolvimento com a instituição. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, com seis profissionais, e uma survey com amostra de 213 familiares da APAE-SL, de um total de 687 assistidos. Foram aplicados tratamentos de modelagem de equações estruturais, para se estudar os construtos e variáveis. Concluiu-se que as avaliações de “funcionários e atendimento” superam as avaliações sobre a “infraestrutura” da instituição. Sobre os aspectos estudados, as opiniões “após conhecer a APAE” é melhor do que a impressão que se tinha “antes de conhecê-la”. Este relato contribui analisando um conjunto de construtos e variáveis que podem ser evoluídos para um modelo validado, capaz de demonstrar com profundidade as relações entre os stakeholders das APAEs. As contribuições gerenciais se justificam na oferta de um modelo aplicável por organizações.
A eficiência técnica nos investimentos no setor de saúde: um estudo na região metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e litoral norte de São Paulo
Authors: Ferreira Silva Andréa Aparecida , Oliveira Ferreira Marlette Cassia , Cucato Jussara Da Silva Teixeira , Goulart da Silva Jussara
Published: December 2020

O presente estudo tem como objetivo investigar a eficiência técnica da alocação de recursos públicos nos serviços de saúde, tomando como referência a Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte de São Paulo. Para avaliar a eficiência técnica do setor de saúde foram selecionadas variáveis que representaram os recursos alocados (inputs) e os serviços oferecidos à sociedade (outputs). A mensuração da eficiência foi realizada por intermédio da Análise Envoltória de Dados, com a utilização do modelo clássico de retornos variáveis com orientação produto. A fronteira de eficiência obtida não busca fornecer um padrão rígido de eficiência para a saúde, mas uma forma de verificar o quanto a região poderia produzir se mantido o atual investimento. Os resultados demonstraram que 50% dos municípios analisados apresentaram eficiência técnica relativa de 100% e o índice médio alcançado na região foi de 87,7%. A pesquisa evidenciou, ainda, que para uma cidade da amostra alcançar a fronteira de eficiência técnica não precisa necessariamente realizar maiores investimentos.
Neue Medien und die Eskalation von Konflikten
Authors: Then-Bergh Christina , Schlippe Arist v.
Published: December 2020

Digitalisierung verändert viele Facetten unseres Alltagslebens. Auch Konfliktdynamiken verändern sich: Da wo früher Telefonate und Briefe jeweils zunächst nur den unmittelbaren Austausch von zwei Personen/Parteien ermöglichten, steigt heute durch E-Mail und Messenger-Dienste im Konfliktfall die Komplexität und damit die Wahrscheinlichkeit von Missverständnissen und einer möglichen Steigerung der Eskalation stark an. Zum einen ist es die Geschwindigkeit, mit der etwa E-Mails hin- und her gesendet werden, zum anderen lassen sich mit der CC- und BCC-Funktion die Zahl der angesprochenen (und dann ihrerseits reagierenden) Akteure beliebig steigern. Ausgehend von Gottmans „apokalyptischen Reitern“ bietet der Text ein erstes Analysewerkzeug an, mit dem Eskalatoren in elektronischen Nachrichten identifiziert werden können, und schlägt Möglichkeiten vor, wie die Wahrscheinlichkeit deeskalierender Reaktionen bei elektronischer Kommunikation erhöht werden kann.
Polizeiarbeit mit ethnischen Minderheiten – gewaltlose Wege aus der Krise?
Authors: Wahl Caroline
Published: December 2020

Nach dem Erstickungstod George Floyds in den Vereinigten Staaten im Zuge eines Polizeieinsatzes Ende Mai 2020 erhielt die Thematik der Polizeiarbeit bei ethnischen Minderheiten besondere nationale wie internationale Aufmerksamkeit. Zugleich ist eine Kontroverse um den Einsatz von polizeilicher Autorität neu entfacht. Wie also könnten mögliche Lösungsstrategien aussehen? Wie ließe sich Polizeiautorität anders als durch Dominanz und Gewalt herstellen? Steht die Polizeiarbeit mit ethnischen Minderheiten nicht nur in den Vereinigten Staaten, sondern sogar weltweit vor neuartigen Herausforderungen? Im Verlauf des Beitrages wird ein alternatives, deeskalatives Autoritätsmodell im Sinne Haim Omers sowie dessen praktische Implementierung vorgestellt, welches inzwischen von der israelischen Polizei übernommen worden ist. Dieses Verfahren wird in Israel zur Förderung von Integration bei gesellschaftlichen Randgruppen eingesetzt.
A new species of snail-eating snakes of the genus Pareas Wagler, 1830 (Reptilia: Serpentes) from eastern Himalayas, India
Authors: Bhosale Harshal , Phansalkar Pushkar , Sawant Mandar , Gowande Gaurang , Patel Harshil , Mirza Zeeshan A.
Published: December 2020

A new species of snail-eating snakes of the genus Pareas Wagler, 1830 is described from the eastern Himalayas. The species Pareas kaduri sp. nov. differs from all known species of the genus in bearing the following suite of characters: SVL 455–550 mm, TaL/TL 0.184–0.207, brown dorsum with black transverse bands throughout the body, 15 dorsal scale rows throughout the body and mid-dorsal vertebral scale rows enlarged, 8 rows keeled in males, loreal not touching orbit, ventrals 160–183, subcaudals 65–70 in males, 52 in one female specimen, hemipenis short, unilobed and 6–7 maxillary teeth. Molecular data for mitochondrial 16S rRNA and cytochrome b genes further attest the distinctness of the new species, which was recovered as a member of the Pareas hamptoni clade. Our work brings the total number of species recognized within the genus Pareas to 20.