bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serine/threonine phosphatase 5 (PP5C/PPP5C) regulates the ISOC channel through a PP5C‐FKBP51 axis
Authors: Hamilton Caleb L. , Abney Kevin A. , Vasauskas Audrey A. , Alexeyev Mikhail , Ni Li , Honkanen Richard E. , Scammell Jonathan G. , Cioffi Donna L.
Published: December 2017

Pulmonary endothelial cells express a store‐operated calcium entry current (Isoc), which contributes to inter‐endothelial cell gap formation. Isoc is regulated by a heterocomplex of proteins that includes the immunophilin FKBP51. FKBP51 inhibits Isoc by mechanisms that are not fully understood. In pulmonary artery endothelial cells (PAECs) we have shown that FKBP51 increases microtubule polymerization, an event that is critical for Isoc inhibition by FKBP51. In neurons, FKBP51 promotes microtubule stability through facilitation of tau dephosphorylation. However, FKBP51 does not possess phosphatase activity. Protein phosphatase 5 (PP5C/PPP5C) can dephosphorylate tau, and similar to FKBP51, PP5C possesses tetratricopeptide repeats (TPR) that mediate interaction with heat shock protein‐90 (HSP90) chaperone/scaffolding complexes. We therefore tested whether PP5C contributes to FKBP51‐mediated inhibition of Isoc. Both siRNA‐mediated suppression of PP5C expression in PAECs and genetic disruption of PP5C in HEK293 cells attenuate FKBP51‐mediated inhibition of Isoc. Reintroduction of catalytically competent, but not catalytically inactive PP5C, restored FKBP51‐mediated inhibition of Isoc. PAEC cell fractionation studies identified both PP5C and the ISOC heterocomplex in the same membrane fractions. Further, PP5C co‐precipitates with TRPC4, an essential subunit of ISOC channel. Finally, to determine if PP5C is required for FKBP51‐mediated inhibition of calcium entry‐induced inter‐endothelial cell gap formation, we measured gap area by wide‐field microscopy and performed biotin gap quantification assay and electric cell‐substrate impedance sensing (ECIS®). Collectively, the data presented indicate that suppression of PP5C expression negates the protective effect of FKBP51. These observations identify PP5C as a novel member of the ISOC heterocomplex that is required for FKBP51‐mediated inhibition of Isoc.
Negative pressure ventilation enhances acinar perfusion in isolated rat lungs
Authors: Watson Kal E. , Segal Gilad S. , Conhaim Robert L.
Published: December 2017

We compared acinar perfusion in isolated rat lungs ventilated using positive or negative pressures. The lungs were ventilated with air at transpulmomary pressures of 15/5 cm H2O, at 25 breaths/min, and perfused with a hetastarch solution at Ppulm art/PLA pressures of 10/0 cm H2O. We evaluated overall perfusability from perfusate flows, and from the venous concentrations of 4‐µm diameter fluorescent latex particles infused into the pulmonary circulation during perfusion. We measured perfusion distribution from the trapping patterns of those particles within the lung. We infused approximately 9 million red fluorescent particles into each lung, followed 20 min later by an infusion of an equal number of green particles. In positive pressure lungs, 94.7 ± 2.4% of the infused particles remained trapped within the lungs, compared to 86.8 ± 5.6% in negative pressure lungs (P ≤ 0.05). Perfusate flows averaged 2.5 ± 0.1 mL/min in lungs ventilated with positive pressures, compared to 5.6 ± 01 mL/min in lungs ventilated with negative pressures (P ≤ 0.05). Particle infusions had little effect on perfusate flows. In confocal images of dried sections of each lung, red and green particles were co‐localized in clusters in positive pressure lungs, suggesting that acinar vessels that lacked particles were collapsed by these pressures thereby preventing perfusion through them. Particles were more broadly and uniformly distributed in negative pressure lungs, suggesting that perfusion in these lungs was also more uniformly distributed. Our results suggest that the acinar circulation is organized as a web, and further suggest that portions of this web are collapsed by positive pressure ventilation.
An East–West comparison of self-care barriers in heart failure
Authors: Lim Shir Lynn , Chan Siew Pang , Lee Kim Yee , Ching Anne , Holden Richard J , Miller Karen F , Storrow Alan B , Lam Carolyn SP , Collins Sean P
Published: December 2017

Background:

Barriers in heart failure self-care contribute to heart failure hospitalizations, but geographic differences have not been well-studied. We aimed to compare self-care barriers in heart failure patients managed at tertiary centers in an Eastern (Singapore) versus a Western (USA) nation.

Methods:

Acute heart failure patients were prospectively assessed with a standardized instrument comprising of 47 distinct self-care barriers. The multi-equation generalized structural equation model was used to evaluate for geographic differences in barriers experienced, and association of barriers with outcomes.

Results:

Patient-related factors accounted for six out of 10 most prevalent self-care barriers among the 90 patients, with a median number of 11 barriers reported per patient. The Western patients reported a higher level of barriers when compared with their Eastern counterparts (median (interquartile range) 15 (9–24) versus 9 (4–16), p=0.001), after adjusting for demographics and co-morbidities. Many of these differences could be explained by geographic differences between the countries. There was no significant difference identified in all-cause mortality (19.4% versus 10.2%) and heart failure re-hospitalization (41.9% versus 45.8%) at six months between the groups.

Conclusions:

Self-care barriers are highly prevalent among acute heart failure patients, and differ substantially between East and West, but were not associated with geographic differences in outcomes.
White and Latino Locational Attainments: Assessing the Role of Race and Resources in U.S. Metropolitan Residential Segregation
Authors: Crowell Amber R. , Fossett Mark
Published: December 2017

This study examines White-Latino residential segregation in six U.S. metropolitan areas using new methods to draw a connection between two dominant research traditions in the segregation literature and empirically analyze prevailing conceptual frameworks. Based on microlevel locational attainment analyses, we find that for Latinos, acculturation and socioeconomic status are positively associated with greater residential contact with Whites and thus promote lower segregation consistent with predictions of spatial assimilation theory. However, standardization and decomposition analysis reveals that a substantial portion of White-Latino segregation can be attributed to White-Latino differences in the ability to translate acculturation and socioeconomic assimilation into co-residence with Whites. Thus, consistent with predictions of place stratification theory, evidence suggests that spatial assimilation dynamics are limited by continuing race-based factors leading to the expectation that segregation will persist at moderate to high levels even after Latinos reach parity with Whites on social and economic resources that shape locational attainments. Therefore, we offer two conclusions. First, contemporary White-Latino segregation is due in part to group differences in social and economic resources that determine locational attainments and that this component of White-Latino segregation will continue to be significant so long as Whites and Latinos differ along these social and economic characteristics. Second, while spatial assimilation dynamics can promote partial reductions in White-Latino segregation, we expect segregation to continue at moderate to high levels because place stratification dynamics limit Latino residential integration even when Latinos and Whites are comparable on relevant resources.
Dorsal Scapular Nerve Transfer to Suprascapular Nerve
Authors: Augustine Haley , Choi Matthew , Bain James
Published: December 2017

Background:

Obstetrical brachial plexus injury involving the suprascapular nerve is conventionally treated using an accessory nerve transfer or grafting. In circumstances where the accessory nerve is unsuitable, transfer of nerves with redundant function may be an alternate method of restoring function.

Methods:

This case describes the surgical technique of restoring shoulder function by reinnervating the musculature of the suprascapular nerve with a dorsal scapular nerve transfer in a patient with an obstetrical brachial plexus injury.

Results:

At 15 months post-operatively, the patient shoulder movement improved from zero muscle contraction to full range of motion against gravity measured by the active movement scale. His composite mallet score was 23 out of 25, with perfect scores in abduction and external rotation. Secondary surgery was not required.

Conclusions:

This case demonstrates a novel alternative to suprascapular nerve reinnervation in circumstances where the accessory nerve is unavailable, damaged, or otherwise suboptimal. Successful results were achieved, thus warranting consideration in clinical practice as well as further exploration and study.
Visualising urban energy use: the use of LiDAR and remote sensing data in urban energy planning
Authors: Dawood Nashwan , Dawood Huda , Rodriguez-Trejo Sergio , Crilly Michael
Published: December 2017

This paper explores the potential for using remotely sensed data from a combination of commercial and open-sources, to improve the functionality, accuracy of energy-use calculations and visualisation of carbon emissions. We present a study demonstrating the use of LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) data and aerial imagery for a mixed-use inner urban area within the North East of England and how this can improve the quality of input data for modelling standardised energy uses and carbon emissions. We explore the scope of possible input data for both (1) building geometry and (2) building physics models from these sources.

We explain the significance of improved data accuracy for the assessment of heat-loss parameters, orientation, and shading and renewable energy micro-generation. We also highlight the limitations around the sole use of remotely sensed data and how these concerns can be partially addressed through combinations with (1) open-source property data, such as age, occupancy, tenure and (2) existing stakeholder data sets, including building services and measured performance. We set out some of the technical challenges; addressed through data approximation (considering data quality and metadata protocols) and a combination of automated or manual processing; in the use, adaptation, and transferability of this data. We elucidate how the output can be visualised and be supported by many of industry-standard CAD, GIS, and BIM software applications hence, broadening the scope for real-world applications. We demonstrate the support of commercial interest and potential drawing evidence from primary market research regarding the principal applications, functionality, and output.

In summary, we conclude on the benefits in the use of remotely sensed data for improved accuracy in energy use and carbon emission calculations, the need for semantic integration of mixed data sources and the importance of output visualisation.
Circumventing velocity uncertainty in imaging complex structures
Authors: Yilmaz Öz
Published: December 2017

In areas with irregular topography, complex near surface, and complex subsurface, there is much uncertainty in rms velocity estimation for prestack time migration, whereas interval velocity estimation for prestack depth migration is despairingly challenging. We often attribute the velocity uncertainty to various factors, including strong to severe lateral velocity variations, heterogeneity, anisotropy, mode conversion, and three-dimensional behavior of complex structures. Nevertheless, it is not easy to identify the cause of and account for the uncertainty as it often is a combination of the various factors. And the analyst struggles with much difficulty when estimating a velocity field, whether it is for prestack time or depth migration. Velocity uncertainty invariably gives rise to erroneously high or low migration velocities, which then causes two problems with prestack migration: (1) we fail to preserve reflector amplitudes, and (2) we also fail to position the reflectors correctly and focus diffractions to their apexes. We may choose to solve both problems simultaneously as we currently attempt to do with prestack migration workflows, or we may choose to solve them one after the other as we used to do in the 1980s and '90s by workflows that included dip-moveout correction. The quality of image gathers associated with prestack migration may not be adequate for velocity updating and verification and thus may or may not warrant the simultaneous solution. In areas with irregular topography, complex near surface, and complex subsurface, it may not. What then? I propose a workflow, applicable to both 2-D and 3-D seismic data, to solve the two problems with prestack time migration one after the other. The workflow is based on synthesis of a zero-offset wavefield to capture and preserve all reflections and diffractions, followed by zero-offset time migration.
Least-squares full-wavefield migration
Authors: Lu Shaoping , Liu Faqi , Chemingui Nizar , Valenciano Alejandro , Long Andrew
Published: December 2017

We present a least-squares solution for depth migration of the full reflected wavefield. The algorithm combines primary and high-order reflected energy and significantly enhances the image illumination and resolution compared to those of conventional migration. Least-squares full-wavefield migration (LS-FWM) directly computes the earth's reflectivity, thereby avoiding crosstalk noise often observed in imaging using high-order reflections. Iteratively solving an inversion problem is computationally intensive and can suffer from instability issues; however, we develop an efficient least-squares procedure by combining a fast and accurate one-way wave-equation propagator with an effective linear inversion solver. An advanced regularization method is also employed to stabilize the inversion by controlling the over-fitting problem. Successful applications to both synthetic and field data examples demonstrate that LS-FWM greatly improves the imaging illumination and resolution compared to conventional migration.
A review of seismic geophysical testing in Iran for building near-surface velocity models
Authors: Mahvelati Siavash , Kordjazi Alireza , Coe Joseph Thomas
Published: December 2017

It has long been understood that the near-surface structure of the earth affects several aspects of civil engineering practice, particularly in seismic applications. Therefore, the implementation of a competent subsurface exploration program not only addresses the need for comprehensive site characterization but also reduces the devastating consequences of seismic activities. Typical geotechnical practice for subsurface exploration has often relied on a combination of drilling, in situ testing such as standard penetration testing and cone penetration testing, and laboratory testing of field samples. However, geophysical techniques have been developed over the years to evaluate near-surface velocity models as a proxy for subsurface stiffness in seismic applications. In this regard, seismic geophysical methods such as refraction, reflection, downhole and crosshole testing, spectral analysis of surface waves (SASW), and multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) have continued to receive increased attention due to their advantages over traditional geotechnical subsurface exploration techniques. This has particularly been the case in the United States and in more developed countries across Europe and Asia. However, other countries have been slower to adopt such methods, and a comprehensive review of their domestic research literature can highlight potential improvements in their standards of practice for site characterization. Considering Iran, the domestic literature on seismic near-surface geophysical methods was investigated by examining the temporal variation of several parameters of interest, including the number of published studies, methods used (e.g., active versus passive), depth of investigation, geometry of subsurface profiles developed, and the desired application. Based on this review, it was noted that more than half of the seismic geophysical studies in Iran are exclusively relying on active approaches. Of these active-based methods, more than half rely on conventional seismic refraction. Moreover, approximately 75% of studies target depths equal to 30 m or shallower, and the overwhelming majority of publications (more than 80%) develop 1D profiles. Finally, it was observed that a lag time of multiple years was often required for state-of-the-art methods to be used in Iran, particularly in the case of refraction microtremor, SASW, and MASW. This lag time also implies that these methods have not been used domestically in certain applications where other countries have grown more accustomed to using these methods. Based on results of the increased rate of usage in recent years, it is expected that seismic geophysical testing, especially surface-wave methods, will become more common in Iran and that researchers as well as practitioners will adopt these methods for near-surface site characterization and other applications.
Full-waveform inversion, Part 2: Adjoint modeling
Authors: Louboutin Mathias , Witte Philipp , Lange Michael , Kukreja Navjot , Luporini Fabio , Gorman Gerard , Herrmann Felix J.
Published: December 2017

This is the second part of a three-part tutorial series on full-waveform inversion (FWI) in which we provide a step-by-step walk through of setting up forward and adjoint wave equation solvers and an optimization framework for inversion. In Part 1 ( Louboutin et al., 2017 ), we showed how to use Devito ( http://www.opesci.org/devito-public ) to set up and solve acoustic wave equations with (impulsive) seismic sources and sample wavefields at the receiver locations to forward model shot records. Here in Part 2, we will discuss how to set up and solve adjoint wave equations with Devito and, from that, how we can calculate gradients and function values of the FWI objective function.
Delayed-Onset Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis After Abdominal Surgery: A Case Report
Authors: Kotoda Masakazu , Oguchi Takeshi , Takamino Ayasa , Wada Keiichi , Matsukawa Takashi
Published: December 2017

A 62-year-old male patient suddenly developed severe dyspnea due to bilateral vocal cord paralysis (VCP) 4 days after an abdominal surgery. Emergent tracheostomy effectively improved the patient’s respiratory status. The present case report emphasizes that bilateral VCP could occur even several days after an abdominal surgery in patients with multiple risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, an older age, male sex, and an upper abdominal surgery. Even if the patient does not present with hoarseness, bilateral VCP should not be ruled out, because a slight phonetic change can be the only symptom of early-stage bilateral VCP.
ELMO and Sponge specify subapical restriction of Canoe and formation of the subapical domain in early Drosophila embryos
Authors: Schmidt Anja , Lv Zhiyi , Großhans Jörg
Published: December 2017

Canoe/Afadin and the GTPase Rap1 specify the subapical domain during cellularization in Drosophila embryos. The timing of domain formation is unclear. The subapical domain might gradually mature or emerge synchronously with the basal and lateral domains. The potential mechanism for activation of Rap1 by guanyl nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) or GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) is unknown. Here, we retraced the emergence of the subapical domain at the onset of cellularization by in vivo imaging with CanoeYFP in comparison to the lateral and basal markers ScribbledGFP and CherrySlam. CanoeYFP accumulates at a subapical position at about the same time as the lateral marker ScribbledGFP but a few minutes prior to basal CherrySlam. Furthermore, we show that the unconventional GEF complex ELMO-Sponge is subapically enriched and is required for subapical restriction of Canoe. The localization dynamics of ELMO-Sponge suggests a patterning mechanism for positioning the subapical region adjacent to the apical region. While marking the disc-like apical regions before cellularization, ELMO-Sponge redistributes to a ring-like pattern surrounding the apical region at the onset of cellularization.
Superior cervical gangliectomy induces non-exudative age-related macular degeneration in mice
Authors: Dieguez Hernán H. , Romeo Horacio E. , González Fleitas María F. , Aranda Marcos L. , Milne Georgia A. , Rosenstein Ruth E. , Dorfman Damián
Published: December 2017

Non-exudative age-related macular degeneration, a prevalent cause of blindness, is a progressive and degenerative disease characterized by alterations in Bruch's membrane, retinal pigment epithelium, and photoreceptors exclusively localized in the macula. Although experimental murine models exist, the vast majority take a long time to develop retinal alterations and, in general, these alterations are ubiquitous, with many resulting from non-eye-specific genetic manipulations; additionally, most do not always reproduce the hallmarks of human age-related macular degeneration. Choroid vessels receive sympathetic innervation from the superior cervical ganglion, which, together with the parasympathetic system, regulates blood flow into the choroid. Choroid blood flow changes have been involved in age-related macular degeneration development and progression. At present, no experimental models take this factor into account. The aim of this work was to analyze the effect of superior cervical gangliectomy (also known as ganglionectomy) on the choroid, Bruch's membrane, retinal pigment epithelium and retina. Adult male C57BL/6J mice underwent unilateral superior cervical gangliectomy and a contralateral sham procedure. Although superior cervical gangliectomy induced ubiquitous choroid and choriocapillaris changes, it induced Bruch's membrane thickening, loss of retinal pigment epithelium melanin content and retinoid isomerohydrolase, the appearance of drusen-like deposits, and retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptor atrophy, exclusively localized in the temporal side. Moreover, superior cervical gangliectomy provoked a localized increase in retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptor apoptosis, and a decline in photoreceptor electroretinographic function. Therefore, superior cervical gangliectomy recapitulated the main features of human non-exudative age-related macular degeneration, and could become a new experimental model of dry age-related macular degeneration, and a useful platform for developing new therapies.
CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL E ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA MUNICIPAL: UMA INVESTIGAÇÃO NA CIDADE DE BELÉM DO PARÁ, BRASIL
Authors: França Jéssica Cristina Albuquerque , Mattos Carlos André Corrêa de
Published: December 2017

Estudos mostram que as pesquisas de clima organizacional têm avançado na administração pública, contudo ainda estão distantes de produzir resultados semelhantes aos alcançados na iniciativa privada. Para contribuir com essas investigações, este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o clima organizacional em uma autarquia do município de Belém do Pará. A pesquisa, de caráter exploratório e descritivo, foi realizada em pesquisa de campo, com amostragem probabilística aleatória simples, com a participação de 132 servidores. O tratamento de dados foi quantitativo e utilizou estatística descritiva e inferencial (Teste T). Os resultados revelaram que a cooperação e a satisfação com o trabalho foram as dimensões que mais contribuíram para a qualidade do ambiente laboral. Entretanto, a avaliação geral não possibilitou afirmar que os servidores percebem um clima organizacional favorável na autarquia, resultado confirmado pelo teste de hipótese.
GESTÃO DA QUALIDADE EM SERVIÇOS POR RESULTADOS E EFICIÊNCIA NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO DE INDICADORES NO INSTITUTO NACIONAL DO SEGURO SOCIAL
Authors: Martins Vinicius Abilio , Jeremias Junior Jair
Published: December 2017

O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a influência da quantidade de servidores e o tempo de serviço sobre indicadores do BSC. Definiu-se como problema de pesquisa: “Qual a relação da quantidade de servidores e o tempo de serviço nos índices de desempenho das agências da Previdência Social?”. Os dados utilizados referem-se às 17 agências da Previdência Social vinculadas à Gerência Executiva de Cascavel. Elaboraram-se, para a análise, quatro hipóteses de pesquisa. Utilizaram-se dados do Plano de Ação de cada agência, posteriormente consolidados em planilha eletrônica. Utilizou-se do software SPSS Statistics, para análises estatísticas. Procedeu-se à aplicação do reste Shapiro-Wilk, para análise da normalidade, por se tratar de teste adequado para amostras reduzidas (n < 30). Ato contínuo, efetuou-se o teste de correlação de Spearman. Da análise dos resultados, todas as hipóteses foram refutadas, indicando que a variação na quantidade de servidores ou de tempo de serviço não apresentam mudanças significativas nos índices do BSC.
DISCLOSURE AMBIENTAL E RENTABILIDADE: UM ESTUDO COM EMPRESAS DO SETOR DE ELETRODOMÉSTICOS LISTADAS NA BOVESPA
Authors: Figueiredo Pedro Arthur Rodrigues , Nobre Liana Holanda Nepomuceno , Nobre Fábio Chaves , Siqueira Elisabete Stradiotto , Macêdo Álvaro Fabiano Pereira de
Published: December 2017

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar seis empresas no ramo de eletrodomésticos listadas na BOVESPA com o intuito de identificar se elas trabalham a evidenciação ambiental e se este fator está ligado à sua rentabilidade. Para responder a tal pergunta, utilizou-se como metodologia a pesquisa do tipo descritiva, apresentando dados secundários das empresas de capital aberto no período de 2010 a 2014, do setor de área de eletrodomésticos. Foram selecionadas seis empresas: Brasmotor, IGB Eletrônica, Magazine Luiza, Springer, Via Varejo e Whirlpool, classificadas no setor de atuação pela BOVESPA. Como resultado, entendeu-se que, entre as seis empresas pesquisadas, não há relações significativas entre a evidenciação ambiental e sua rentabilidade, tendo em vista que algumas empresas que não publicaram dados ambientais tiveram rendimentos significativos. Conclui-se que não há uma necessidade de que as empresas divulguem informações mais precisas sobre o meio ambiente, tendo em vista que isso não influi em sua rentabilidade.
EMPREENDEDORISMO E EFFECTUATION: UM ESTUDO SOBRE OS EMPREENDEDORES DE SUCESSO NO SETOR DO COMÉRCIO DE FOZ DO IGUAÇU
Authors: Zotti Emerson Diego , Derrosso Giuliano
Published: December 2017

Com a temática empreendedorismo, este trabalho introduz a teoria do effectuation de Saras D. Sarasvathy, que se apresenta como uma alternativa aos modelos tradicionais de criação de negócios baseados em previsões de mercado, utilizando como ferramentas a experiência do empreendedor, sua rede de contatos e do processo de tomada de decisão em face das incertezas. Com o objetivo de descobrir evidências da utilização da lógica do effectuation pelos empreendedores de sucesso do setor do comércio de Foz do Iguaçu, este trabalho teve como metodologia a pesquisa bibliográfica e as entrevistas semiestruturadas com os fundadores de três empresas iguaçuenses: Eletromil. Empório Pomare e Districal. Os dados levantados foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo, o que possibilitou compreender quais empreendedores utilizaram os conceitos da teoria em estudo para criar suas empresas. Descobriu-se que existem evidências do uso da lógica do effectuation pelos empreendedores de sucesso do setor de comércio de Foz do Iguaçu, sobretudo no que diz respeito à identificação de meios e à criação de possibilidades por meio de estratégias que não consideravam previsões, na demonstração da capacidade para criar, reconhecer e descobrir oportunidades, contudo, principalmente, em suas atitudes de transformar as contingências em oportunidades valiosas e lucrativas. Além disso, identificou-se, em alguns casos, a lógica effectual ocorrendo, simultaneamente, a lógica causal.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO PLANO DE NEGÓCIO PARA O SUCESSO E A LONGEVIDADE DAS ORGANIZAÇÕES
Authors: Fernandes Paula Cristina De Moura , Porto Guilherme Marques
Published: December 2017

Este artigo viabilizou um estudo dos índices do empreendedorismo nos últimos dez anos, por meio de dados disponibilizados pelo SEBRAE, pelo IBGE e afins. O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a importância do plano de negócio para a longevidade das organizações. Foram analisados dados que relacionam os tipos de varejo, de gênero, de idade dos empreendedores e a proporção de empreendedores que buscam algum tipo de conhecimento e apoio para iniciar seu empreendimento. A pesquisa se caracteriza como um estudo bibliográfico e documental, para tal recorte, foram utilizados relatórios disponibilizados dos últimos dez anos dos órgãos supracitados, entre outros autores utilizados que sofreram revisão bibliográfica prévia. Alcançaram-se informações que possibilitaram entender melhor os tipos de empreendedores e como eles se comportam na economia. Concluiu-se que empreendedores que buscam conhecimento e que executam o plano de negócios tendem a ter sucesso no mercado, acompanhados pelo grande crescimento do gênero feminino nos índices do empreendedorismo.
ADMINISTRAR CONFORME O MÉTODO DO DEUS HUMANADO
Authors: Luna Sóstenes
Published: December 2017

Este ensaio tem como objetivo apresentar uma reflexão sobre a forma de liderar conforme o método de Jesus de Nazaré. Por meio de uma abordagem dos relacionamentos e da postura do Cristo, que lidera deixando os outros liderarem, percebe-se a novidade que esse método apresenta: "aprendei de mim que sou manso e humilde de coração" Mt. 11, 20. Com essa premissa, a novidade da gestão participativa lança um desafio na postura do líder que administra, não de forma impositiva, mas dentro de uma circularidade participativa. O leitor verá que o presente trabalho coloca o ser humano diante do desafio de qualificar a forma de gestão, a partir da tomada  de consciência de assumir responsabilidades por parte de cada membro que compõe a engrenagem empresarial, visando, assim, ao crescimento da corporação e um sadio relacionamento dentro das perspectivas e metas da empresa. O texto contribui para o meio científico como uma novidade no que diz respeito à postura do líder e do administrador que pautam suas escolhas e decisões apostando no lado humano e espiritual que dão suporte à sua gestão.
GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO EM UMA COOPERATIVA MÉDICA DO NORTE/NORDESTE BRASILEIRO
Authors: Brito Lydia Maria Pinto , Santos Sérgio Ricardo Vasconcelos , El-Aouar Walid Abbas , Castro Ahiram Brunni Cartaxo de
Published: December 2017

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar o estágio da Gestão do Conhecimento (GC) na percepção de gestores e analistas de uma Cooperativa Médica do Norte/Nordeste Brasileiro. O modelo teórico utilizado foi o de Bukowitz e Williams (2002) com definição de variáveis em Brito, Oliveira e Castro (2012). Tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa com modo de investigação no estudo de caso e enfoque descritivo. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram os 24 gestores e 50 analistas da cooperativa estudada. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionários e tratados conforme o algoritmo do modelo em planilhas eletrônicas. Os resultados sinalizaram valores superiores aos propostos por Bukowtiz e Williams (2002), demonstrando-se pela implantação da GC tanto no nível tático quanto no estratégico na organização estudada. Sendo assim, é possível observar que a organização propicia condições facilitadoras para a criação, o reconhecimento do conhecimento tácito, a disseminação e incorporação do conhecimento às tecnologias e aos produtos; entretanto, a organização não conseguiu consolidar a fase de avaliação, que é o momento em que se define o conhecimento necessário para sua manutenção no futuro.
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL DOS SERVIDORES TÉCNICO-ADMINISTRATIVOS DE UMA IFE APÓS A PROMULGAÇÃO DA LEI FEDERAL 11.091/2005
Authors: Ribeiro Raphaela Silva , Bertassi Andre Luis , Teodoro Bernardo Cintra , Santos Júnior Roosevelt Mairink dos
Published: December 2017

Desde a percepção do trabalhador como diferencial competitivo, as organizações passaram a buscar sua motivação e desenvolvimento. As instituições federais de ensino desenvolveram planos de carreira, objetivando capacitar e qualificar seus servidores, diante da maior efetividade de suas ações. O objeto deste trabalho é o perfil dos TAE da UFSJ, 12 anos após a promulgação da Lei Federal 11.091/2005, que concede incentivos financeiros conforme a obtenção de titulações superiores às exigidas para o ingresso nos cargos. Este levantamento é uma pesquisa descritiva, que realizou análise quanti-qualitativa dos dados extraídos de sistemas informatizados utilizados pela Universidade. Observou-se que a supramencionada Lei influenciou os servidores ingressantes a partir de 2005 a buscar maiores níveis de instrução, embora não tenha sido capaz de fazê-lo com os que já estavam no serviço público nesta ocasião, o que leva a inferir que tem havido uma mudança gradual na cultura dessas instituições.
Modern View on the Technologization of a Company’s Social Environment
Authors: Макаров С. , Makarov S.
Published: December 2017

The paper studies social technologies within the context of the computer-assisted environment used for optimization of a company’s operation. It analyzes the notion ‘social technologies’ as it appears in the works by Russian and foreign researchers. The article also defi nes the directions for technologization of the social environment: employee, department, company. The levels of the technologization (theory, methods, procedure) are shown both with their functioning as technological procedures. The paper acknowledges the innovational nature of the social technologization in the organizational processes, analyzes reasons for resistance to these innovations and provides the manner to overcome the problem.
Professional Standard «Teacher of Vocational Education, Professional Education and Further Professional Education»: Features of Application and Problems of Introduction in State Universities
Authors: Бутова С. , Butova S. , Несоленая О. , Nesolenaya O.
Published: December 2017

Modernization of higher professional education is proved by the need to increase its quality according to the requirements of a present stage of political and social and economic development of Russia. Federal state educational standards of the higher education (FSES HE) establish rather strict qualifi cation requirements to the faculty of higher education institutions. In this regard, as one of strategic problems of a number of the Russian leading universities (MSU, MGIMO, SFU, etc.), is formation and development of personnel potential. The professional standard “Teacher of Vocational Education, Professional Education and Further Professional Education” which has come into force on January 1, 2017 establishes requirements to education level, seniority and a profi le of education taking into account the taught disciplines. Authors analyze features of application and the problem of introduction of this standard in higher education institutions.
Methodical Aspects of Forming the System of Managerial Personnel Certification
Authors: Митрофанова Александра , Mitrofanova Aleksandra , Медведев А. , Medvedev A.
Published: December 2017

The article is devoted to the formation and functioning of the certification system for management personnel. The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that this period of economic development of Russia requires a particularly careful approach to assessing the qualities of hired personnel and the possibility of maximizing the quality of managing his work. In this aspect, the organizational and methodological aspects of management personnel certification come to the fore, with the help of which it is possible to select employees more clearly and subsequently coordinate the activities of the whole enterprise. Based on the analysis of modern approaches, the author’s definition of management personnel certification is proposed. The structure of the certification system for management personnel is formed, including such elements as qualification requirements for the employee; educational programs for advanced training, compiled in accordance with the qualification requirements; qualification assessment systems developed in accordance with the educational program of professional development and qualification requirements; system for monitoring the employees qualifications; system for assessing the quality of the certification system.
Precarization of Work of Scientific and Pedagogical Staff of Universities: State and Development Trends
Authors: Митрофанова Елена , Mitrofanova Elena
Published: December 2017

The article is devoted to the problems of precarization of employment of university teachers. The relevance of the topic is conditioned by the fact that this period of economic development of Russia requires special attention to the sphere of higher education, where the basic processes of formation of human capital are taking place. In this regard, the importance of the teaching staff of universities is repeatedly increased. Nevertheless, the ongoing processes, which testify to the precarious work of the teachers, call into question the possibility of realizing the tasks that the higher school of the country faces. Based on the analysis of the employment precariousness signs, the existence of these phenomena in the sphere of higher education is shown, which is manifested by the aggravation of such problems as underemployment, low wages, high labor intensity, and the lack of security of employment in the short term. The specifics of the precarious work of the teachers in terms of negative consequences for the education sector, society as a whole are shown. Based on the results of the analysis, the main directions of this problem solution at all levels of the higher education system are substantiated.
North-south asymmetry of ultra-low-frequency oscillations of Earth’s electromagnetic field
Authors: Гульельми Анатолий , Guglielmi Anatol , Клайн Борис , Klain Boris , Потапов Александр , Potapov Alexander
Published: December 2017

In the paper, we present the result of an experimental study of north-south asymmetry of ultralow-frequency electromagnetic oscillations IPCL. This study is based on observations made at Mirny Observatory (Antarctica). IPCLs are excited in the dayside sector of the auroral oval in the range 3–10 min periods and represent one of the most powerful types of oscillations of Earth's magnetosphere. These oscillations were discovered in the 1970s during IPhE AS USSR polar expeditions organized by Prof. V.A. Troitskaya. We have shown that IPCL activity in Mirny depends on the inclination (north-south asymmetry) of interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) lines to the plane of the geomagnetic equator before the front of the magnetosphere. The result suggests a controlling exposure of IMF on the magnetospheric oscillations and gives rise to the hypothesis that IPCL are forced oscillations of a nonlinear dynamical system whose major structural elements are dayside polar cusps. The paper is dedicated to the memory of Professor V.A. Troitskaya (1917–2010).
Cost accounting and calculation of cost
Authors: Бондина Наталья , Bondina Natalya , Бондин Игорь , Bondin Igor , Павлова Ирина , Pavlova Irina , Лаврина Ольга , Lavrina Olga
Published: December 2017

Given the material, covering all phases of cost accounting in manufacturing, since registration of primary documents, recording transactions in registers of analytical and synthetic accounting, to calculation of the actual cost of goods manufactured, performed works, rendered services and reflection in the accounts identified pricing differences. The methods of accounting expenses and calculating the cost are accompanied by examples.At the end of the textbook are given tests.
The textbook is designed for students in fields of study 38.03.01 Economics 38.03.02 Management, economic faculty of other fields and specialties of secondary vocational schools, courses for accountants, economists and financiers for agriculture
Operating with feeling: Emotions in contemporary surgery
Authors: Arnold-Forster Agnes
Published: December 2017

A new research project explores how the recent spate of medical memoirs has shattered the myth of the emotionally detached surgeon.
Life after (ARCP) outcome 3
Authors: Massey Lisa H
Published: December 2017

How a diagnosis of inadequate progress taught one trainee to try, try and try again
Fake news
Authors: Sanders David
Published: December 2017

A look back at the dominant, and rather depressing, theme of 2017
Mr Slop and the mare before Christmas
Authors: Slop
Published: December 2017

Mr Slop learns that even help from a physician is a blessing after a fall from grace in Patagonia.
Getting out
Authors: Alderson Derek
Published: December 2017

Our relocation hopes to expand our horizon – both at home and abroad
Dental professionals: lessons to be learnt online
Authors: Kane Georgina
Published: December 2017

When it comes to social media, beware of over-sharing.
Policy spotlight
Authors: Davies John
Published: December 2017

This regular feature aims to provide key political news in relation to dentistry and an update on the Faculty’s policy activities. You can find out more in the Government Relations and Media sections of the FDS website.
Armed to the teeth
Authors: Simmons Gerald
Published: December 2017

In the land of the free, nowhere is safe – not even your local dental practice.
A dinâmica do português brasileiro na imprensa escrita: o caso de empréstimos e estrangeirismos lexicais
Authors: Timbane Alexandre Antonio , Alves Maria José
Published: December 2017

A pesquisa discute a criação lexical discorrendo sobre as diferentes formas de sua ocorrência nos corpora extraídos do jornal. O estudo apresenta uma revisão bibliográfica a partir de diversos linguistas que discutem a temática com maior incidência nas ideias de Alves (1990), Bechara (2009), Carvalho (2009), Correia e Barcellos Almeida (2012) e Timbane (2013a). A pesquisa tem como objetivos discutir as diferenças entre empréstimo e estrangeirismo e refletir sobre a sua importância na manutenção da língua. A pesquisa coletou do “Jornal do Tocantins”, 20 textos do gênero notícia e 10 artigos de opinião que divulgaram atualidades sobre as olimpíadas Rio-2016 com objetivo de identificar e compreender a formação de neologismos lexicais. A pesquisa identificou 25 casos de manifestações neológicas, sendo 12 de neologismos formais e 13 de neologismos por empréstimos. Da pesquisa concluiu que os neologismos são responsáveis pela dinâmica lexical e a mudança semântica das palavras já existentes. Os esportes paraolímpicos criaram novos nomes para esportes novos, a maioria estrangeirismos provenientes do inglês. Conclui-se ainda que a língua tem uma dinâmica que acompanha os acontecimentos da sociedade, da evolução tecnológica e ao longo do tempo há tendência de desneologização lexical.
Punk rock as a second language: The value of punk music scene affiliation for non-native English speakers
Authors: Ferrarese Marco
Published: December 2017

This article explores the place of punk music and subculture in learning English as a foreign language (EFL) and the role that English language learning plays in the maturation of a punk scene member. The author describes his own journey as an EFL learner in Italy, with involvement in local and translocal punk scenes at the core of both his language learning and identity building. Data from four other Italian punks are included, sharing accounts of the centrality of English language learning to being and becoming active punk musicians and scene members. Connections are drawn between student-centred pedagogical approaches to learning language and music. Punk in the EFL classroom is proposed, furthermore, as a particularly potent catalyst for engaging students as political agents and empowered twenty-first century citizens.
Integrating popular music into urban schools: Examining students’ outcomes of participation in the Amp Up New York City music initiative
Authors: Weiss Lindsay , Abeles Harold F. , Powell Bryan
Published: December 2017

This study is an examination of the influence of the Amp Up New York City (Amp Up NYC) music initiative on the development of students’ musical skills, social and emotional skills, and college and career-ready skill development. A retrospective pre-test survey was used to measure students’ self-assessment of their skill development. Surveys were also administered to their music teachers, classroom teachers, principals and parents. Student focus group interviews and classroom observations were also used to collect data in five case-study schools. Results revealed that participating students perceived Amp Up NYC affected their music classroom-learning environment, their development of musical skills, their social and emotional development and their academic skill development.
Book Review
Authors: Fleet Paul
Published: December 2017

The Aesthetics of Our Anger: Anarcho-Punk, Politics and Music, Mike Dines and Matthew Worley (2016)

Colchester/New York/Port Watson: Minor Compositions, 322 pp.,

ISBN: 978-1-57027-318-6, pk, £18
O suicídio em Portugal: ocorrências no Domínio Público Marítimo
Authors: Gouveia José , Nogueira Helena
Published: December 2017

O suicídio é uma das principais causas de morte em todo o mundo. A OMS tem-se preocupado em prevenir este fenómeno que é hoje um problema global. Portugal acompanha o panorama internacional neste contexto, com uma taxa que ronda os 10 suicídios por 100 000 habitantes, valor que está abaixo da média europeia. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é o de procurar identificar a realidade nacional neste domínio em termos de distribuição geográfica ao longo da extensão da costa marítima portuguesa, analisando, especificamente, a situação do Domínio Público Marítimo, comparando os resultados com o restante território. São analisados dados do INE por concelho (entre 2000 e 2014) e da Direção-Geral da Autoridade Marítima (DGAM), de 2010 a 2016. Com base nos dados recolhidos do INE é possível concluir que o fenómeno do suicídio em Portugal apresenta, em geral, uma preocupante tendência de aumento. Em termos da análise realizada por unidade territorial “município” verifica-se que existem áreas do território onde a taxa de suicídio é muito superior às restantes. Em números absolutos, é percetível a maior incidência deste fenómeno em alguns concelhos do litoral. Numa análise da taxa de suicídio, os dados não são tão claros, à exceção do Porto e de Lisboa que continuam a destacar-se. Os dados da DGAM mostram o elevado número de suicídios em espaços do DPM, com quase 2 suicídios por mês. Este número, que aumentou de 2010 a 2012, mas decresceu desde então, tem a sua maior expressão em locais bem definidos como algumas infraestruturas e falésias com grande altura.
A paisagem, uma ferramenta de análise de territórios emergentes na interface entre natureza e sociedade: o vale do Guaporé – Jauru/MT-Brasil
Authors: PASSOS MESSIAS MODESTO
Published: December 2017

No Brasil, importantes mudanças ambientais e sociais afetam o país. A gestão dos recursos naturais se coloca de maneira crucial ante a pressão antrópica. Após a Rio-92, o país se engajou na promoção de uma gestão sustentável do meio ambiente. A comunidade científica reconhece que as questões de sustentabilidade devem ser abordadas globalmente, integrando a interação das dinâmicas naturais, sócio-econômicas e sócio-culturais. Neste contexto de “pluridisciplinaridade necessária” para abordar as variáveis do desenvolvimento sustentável, nós propomos uma problemática de pesquisa centrada sobre a “paisagem” (Bertrand, 2002) como ferramenta de diálogo entre ciências naturais e ciências sociais em torno de questões socioambientais. Este artigo objetiva mostrar como a paisagem é um indicador dos processos de antropização de territórios emergentes - o vale do Guaporé-Jauru/sudoeste do estado do Mato Grosso-Brasil -, e em que medida ela é uma ferramenta de análise pertinente das dinâmicas espaciais na interface natureza-sociedade.