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Experimental and Computer Researches of Ferroconcrete Floor Slabs at High-Temperature Influences
Authors: Kovalov Andrii , Otrosh Yurii , Surianinov Mykola , Kovalevska Tatiana
Published: August 2019

The unsatisfactory technical condition of many buildings and structures is due to their aging and requires a quick technical condition assessment. The most promising way for experimental researches data verification is computer modeling of structures, also during a fire. It is advisable to use the ANSYS software. Experimental fire tests of reinforced concrete slabs were carried out. In order to assess the experiment quality and the reliability of the received temperature distribution data, it was used a reinforced concrete slab computer simulation in the ANSYS R.17.1 software system. There was provided a comparative analysis of experimental studies results and numerical data analysis. The results confirm that method of conducted experimental research and computer simulation with further numerical analysis can be recommended for practical application. The mathematical model makes possible operative prediction for the controlled parameters values of building structures.
Dynamics of Elastic Objects under Movable Inertial Loading - Some Features of the Mathematical Models and Analogies
Authors: Demianenko Anatoliy G.
Published: August 2019

This paper describes some features and analogies of the mathematical models for the elastic elements with movable load and for the elastic elements of changeable length. In these systems two forms of own oscillations - the own component and the accompanying one, displaced in phase to the right angle correspond to every frequency of the system. The accompanying component is caused by the mobile inertia load or by the changeable length and they are not trivial only when this factor exists. As for objects with time-varying length, these problems lie in outside of the scope classical problems of mathematical physics due to that the eigenfrequencies and eigenforms become time-dependent functions. This non-classical section of the mathematical physics is waiting for its development, new researches and generalizations.
Analytic Formulas for the Cantilever Structures' Natural Frequencies with Taking into Account the Dead Weight
Authors: Krutii Yurii , Surianinov Mykola , Vandynskyi Victor
Published: August 2019

The article has deal with investigations of free bending vibrations of uniform cantilever structures with taking into account the dead weight. The investigation uses the exact solution of the partial differential vibration equation with variable coefficients. The formulas for the natural frequencies of a rod structures are obtained in analytical form. An analytic relationship between the frequencies with and without taking into account the dead weight of the structures is established. The nature of the dependence of frequencies on the value of the longitudinal load is revealed. An example is considered, in which the values of the first three nature frequencies obtained by the author's method are given.
Plane Thermoelastic Deformation of a Multilayer Foundation with Non-Ideal Thermal Contact between its Layers
Authors: Antonenko Nina , Tkachenko Iryna
Published: August 2019

We proposed the method of the compliance function for the solution of two-dimensional stationary problem of thermoelasticity for a multilayer foundation (stack of elastic layers coupled with a half plane) with a non-ideal thermal contact between its layers. We constructed the recurrence relations for the auxiliary functions and the compliance functions of neighboring layers of the foundation. We analyzed the influence of thermal resistance on the distribution of stresses and temperature at the points of the lower boundary of the upper layer for a two-layer foundation subjected to the action of thermal loads.
The Influence of Storage Conditions on the Electric Conductivity of Concrete
Authors: Plugin Andrii , Pluhin Oleksii , Borziak Olga , Kaliuzhna Olena
Published: August 2019

Theoretical and experimental investigations of the influence of concrete moisture, its age, holding conditions after its thermal moisture treatment and other factors on the specific electric resistance of the concrete of a C32/40 grade used for reinforced concrete sleepers have been carried out. The obtained research data allowed us to specify holding modes and the duration of them and these enable the generation of objective information on the specific electric resistance of the concrete used for the sleepers during their operation.
Stressed State of the Axisymmetric Adhesive Joint of Two Cylindrical Shells under Axial Tension
Authors: Kurennov S.S. , Barakhov Konstantin P. , Poliakov A.G.
Published: August 2019

The research of the deflected mode of the construction, composed of two coaxially-glued cylindrical pipes, is done. Pipes are considered as thin-walled axisymmetric shells, which are joined by adhesive layer of a certain thickness. The shearing stresses in the glue are considered to be constant over the thickness of the adhesive layer, and normal stresses are linearly dependent on the radial coordinate. The shearing stresses in the adhesive layer are considered to be proportional to the difference in the longitudinal displacements of the shell sides that are faced to the adhesive layer. Normal stresses are proportional to the difference in radial displacement of the shells. It is supposed that the change in the adhesive layer thickness under deformation does not affect the stress, that is, the linear model is considered. The problem of the joint deflected mode finding is reduced to the system of four ordinary differential equations relative to the radial and longitudinal displacements of the layers. The system is solved by the matrix method. Displacements of layers outside of the adherent area can be found by the classical theory of axisymmetric shells. Satisfaction of boundary conditions and conjugation conditions leads to a system of twenty two linear equations with twenty two unknown coefficients. The model problem is solved; the results are compared with the computation made by the finite element method. The tangential and normal stresses in the glue reach the maximum values at the edges of the adhesive line. It is shown that the proposed model describes the stressed state of the joint with high accuracy, and this joint has an influx of glue residues at the ends of the adhesive line but can not be applied in the absence of adhesive influxes. Because in this case, the tangential stresses due to the parity rule reach maximum values not on the edge, but at some distance from the edge of the line. As a result, the distribution of normal stresses at the edge of the line also substantially changes. Thus, the proposed model with certain restrictions has sufficient accuracy for engineering problems and can be used to solve design problems.
Porous Polymer Coatings Based on Nitrocellulose
Authors: Vyrovoy Valeriy M. , Bachynckyi Viacheslav , Antoniuk Nadia
Published: August 2019

The paper presents the development of optimum structures and the production of polymeric coatings technology which can absorb aggressive substances. The studies of coatings penetrating into the film are presented due to the organization of their capillary-cellular structure by introducing special fillers. A new approach to solve the problem of protecting the environment, people, buildings and structures from the effects of aggressive substances has been proposed. The essence of the method consists in the preventive deposition on the surfaces of construction objects of porous coatings that can irreversibly absorb aggressive substances. Based on theoretical and experimental studies, porous coatings have been developed that are capable of accumulating in their volume aggressive substances, as well as certain principles of providing the coating with the necessary capillary-porous structure. The mechanism of creating a capillary-cellular structure of a polymer coating based on nitrocellulose are substantiated.
Study of Rheological Properties of Modified Concrete Mixtures at Vibration
Authors: Pshinko Oleksandr , Hromova Olena , Rudenko Dmytro
Published: August 2019

Study of rheological properties of concrete mixtures based on modified cement systems in order to determine process parameters. Methodology. To study structural-mechanical properties of modified concrete mixtures of different consistency at their horizontal vibrating displacement an oscillatory viscometer was designed. Results. The optimization of the process of vibration displacement of concrete mixtures with the specification of parameters of vibration impacts taking into account structural-mechanical properties of the mixture is performed. It has been established that the viscosity of the modified cement system of the concrete mixture is a variable quantity, which depends on the parameters of the vibration impacts. Scientific novelty. The mechanism of interaction of the modified concrete mixture with the form and the table vibrator during its vibration compaction is determined. On the basis of this, a model of concrete laying process control is proposed, that allows to predict the ability to form a dense concrete structure. Practical significance. Disclosed physical nature of the process of vibrating displacement of modified concrete mixtures using the principles of physical-chemical mechanics of concrete allows reasonably choose the best options for vibration impacts.
John Chrysostom on Manichaeism
Authors: De Wet Chris L.
Published: August 2019

This article examines John Chrysostom’s (ca. 349–407 CE) statements about Manichaeism. The study enquires regarding the extent of Chrysostom’s knowledge of Manichaean beliefs and practices, and whether he possibly had contact with Manichaeans. The study is not so much interested in determining how accurately or inaccurately Chrysostom understands and characterises Manichaeism, although at some points the analysis does venture into some of these issues. In the first instance, Chrysostom’s views about Manichaean theology and, especially, Christology are delineated. Proceeding from the negative evaluation of the material cosmos in Manichaeism, the study then looks at Chrysostom’s critique of Manichaean views of the body, especially as it relates to freedom of choice. Chrysostom’s accusations of Manichaean practices, namely, starving as salvation and the accusation of castration, are also examined. Finally, Chrysostom’s response to the Manichaean rejection of a corporeal resurrection is analysed, after which some conclusions are drawn.
‘A Barricade across the High Road’: C.S. Lewis on the theology of his time
Authors: Sarot Marcel
Published: August 2019

In this article, I analyse C.S. Lewis’s attitude towards the theology and the theologians of his time. Lewis often emphasised that he was not a theologian. Sometimes he does so out of modesty, to excuse minor errors that a specialist in the field would not have made. More often than not, however, something else plays a role: Lewis’s dislike of the theology and the theologians of his time. Although he intended not to become a party in theological controversies, Lewis occasionally took sides. He expressed himself in extremely negative terms about the liberal ... movement, which in his experience... dominated the theology of his time. By assuming them to be in error, and showing how they had arrived there, he participates in the practice he elsewhere rejected as ‘Bulverism’. Moreover, he employed pejorative, sexually tinged metaphors. Only on one occasion did Lewis provide arguments for his rejection of liberal theology, and on that occasion he limited himself to New Testament exegesis. On another occasion, Lewis states that he allows only marginal, religiously irrelevant revisions of Christian doctrine. Ironically, his own revisions sometimes went beyond this – for example, in the case of the traditional doctrine of hell. In this article I suggested that for Lewis, the practice of faith implicitly is the ultimate criterion.
How to improve public participation in disaster risk management: A case study of Buein Zahra, a small city in Iran
Authors: Valibeigi Mojtaba , Feshari Majid , Zivari Fatemeh , Motamedi Artemis
Published: August 2019

Identifying and providing basic solutions using a collaborative approach in earthquake-stricken cities of Iran has not yet been addressed. This article focuses on an area of practice and views disaster risk management from the point of view of volunteer groups to illustrate how the main components of disaster risk management affect the strengthening of public participation. In this article, Buein Zahra, a small city in Iran, is considered as a high-risk earthquake zone. The basic components of risk management are identified, namely public awareness, knowledge, skills, enabling environment, organisational development and social participation. An assessment of these indicators was done, and multidimensional relationships were established between them to enable an increase in the capacity for public participation. Accordingly, the results indicate that a mere increase in public awareness and knowledge, as seen today, and an improvement in enabling environment, although affecting disaster risk reduction, cannot by themselves lead to real public participation. Organisational development and strengthening of crisis coping skills are two key components to improving participation during crises in the small cities of Iran. According to the results of this study, institutional capacity and unreal political commitment have caused inefficiency of public participation in earthquake preparedness.
Public awareness of ear health and hearing loss in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alshehri Khalid A. , Alqulayti Waleed M. , Yaghmoor Bassam E. , Alem Hisham
Published: August 2019

Background: Knowledge of ear health and hearing loss is essential for early intervention and treatment, but the state of public knowledge of such in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, remains unknown.Objectives: To measure public knowledge of ear health and hearing loss.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted during August 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An electronic survey questionnaire was distributed to 2372 residents of various districts in Jeddah. The survey was created in 2013 by adopting previously published World Health Organization material, designed to assess knowledge and perception of ear health. All males and females aged 10 years or older living in Jeddah had the chance to participate in this study. A total of 2372 people participated. Percentages mean ± standard deviation, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVAs) and independent t-tests were applied to determine the significant difference. p-values of 0.05 or less were considered significant.Results: The overall mean number of correct responses on the survey’s true/false questionnaire was 10.66 ± 1.92 out of 14. Female participants gave a higher mean number of correct answers than did male participants (10.73 ± 2.03 vs. 10.54 ± 2.03, respectively). Participants with a family history of hearing loss gave a higher mean number of correct answers compared with participants who reported a negative family history (10.89 ± 1.82 vs. 10.53 ± 1.97, respectively).Conclusion: Overall awareness of ear health and hearing loss management is fair. However, the results indicate a need for more integrated educational materials to be made available both to the general population as well as to hearing loss individuals and their families.
Abstracts
Authors: Matyas T. A. , Bach T. M. , Haley S. M.
Published: August 2019

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Editorial: Are you a leader
Authors: Davids L. M.
Published: August 2019

No abstract available
Assessment of Radio Listening Habits of Undergraduate Students of Imo State University, Nigeria
Authors: Onyebuchi C.A. , Umunna C.C. , Obayi P.M.
Published: August 2019

This study examined the radio listening habit of Imo State University undergraduate students. The study was anchored on two theories namely: theory of listener sponsored radio and uses and gratification theory. The study adopted the mixed method research design using survey and in-depth interview methods. The population of the study was the 18,000 undergraduate students of Imo State University, Owerri. The Taro Yamane’s formula was used to arrive at a sample size of 400 respondents for the survey aspect of the study, while 11 respondents were interviewed for the qualitative aspect of the work. The cluster and judgmental sampling techniques were used for the study. Questionnaire and interview guide were the instruments for data collection. Findings revealed that 63% of the respondents listen to radio often. It was also revealed that over 70% of the respondents prefer listening to news programmes. Result of the chi-square test revealed that at X2 (4, N=389) = 253.6, p < 0.00, students’ listenership to radio programme is dependent on the type of programme aired. It was recommended that students should continue to listen to radio programmes in order to add to their wealth of knowledge and escape the stress associated with busy academic calendar.Key Words: Radio listening habits, Uses and Gratification Theory, Listener Sponsored Radio theory
Interactive Broadcast Programmes and Citizens’ Participation in the 2015 General Elections: A Study of Audiences in Rivers State, SouthSouth Nigeria
Authors: Ochonogor Christopher I. , Amadi Richard N.
Published: August 2019

The liberalisation of the broadcast industry and the advancements in technology, especially the telecommunication industry, has thrown up opportunities for broadcast professionals and their audiences to interact in live programmes through phone-ins and social media platforms. During the build up to the 2015 general elections, the broadcast media (Radio and television) were awash with interactive programmes to sensitise their audiences and evoke a sense of responsibility on the voters. This study was, therefore, undertaken to establish the effect of such programmes on voters’ participation in the elections. The study applied the survey research design, using a set of questionnaires to generate data from 384 respondents drawn from Port Harcourt metropolis. The data analysis indicated that majority of the respondents actually participated in the electoral process and that their participation was influenced to a very large extent by the interactive programmes. The study recommended among other things that interactive programmes should be monitored and moderated by the NBC to ensure that they are not used to cause disaffection among members of the society.Key Words: Interactive Programmes, Broadcast Media, General Elections, Audiences, Citizen’s Participation
Correlation between the fractal of aftershock spatial distribution and active fault on Sumatra
Authors: Setyawan Bahary , Sapiie Benyamin
Published: August 2019

Abstract. This study discusses the correlation between the fractal of spatial epicentre distribution of aftershock (D2) and active fault (D0) in the Sumatra region. We identified 15 earthquakes in this region that were followed by aftershock cluster and related to the Sumatra Fault Zone or Southern Andaman West Fault. The spatial epicentre distribution of the aftershock was estimated by using two-point correlation integral and the D2 values found were varying from 1.03 ± 0.03 to 1.68 ± 0.08. We estimated the fractal dimension of the active fault by using Box–Counting Method and found that the variation of D0 values in the range of 0.95 ± 0.03 to 1.16 ± 0.01. Positive correlation was found in this study and two patterns were identified that had similar slope with different intercept. However, there was also a correlation that had steeper slope. The steeper slope was related to earthquake doublet mechanism that could generate more random spatial distribution of the aftershock in the fault system.
Homoparentalidade masculina e os sistemas de cuidados parentais
Authors: Rosa Jessica Moraes , Pessôa Luciana Fontes
Published: August 2019

Com o surgimento de novos modelos de configurações familiares, dentre eles as famílias homoparentais, a parentalidade surge para se repensar a família, indo além dos vínculos biológicos, considerando a importância do aspecto social nas funções parentais. Acredita-se que os seres humanos possuem uma predisposição a um conjunto de sistemas parentais independentes e a mecanismos interacionais que formam alianças sociais. Esses sistemas podem ser definidos como conjuntos de comportamentos que podem ser desempenhado por qualquer pessoa, são eles: cuidado primário, contato corporal, estimulação corporal, estimulação por objeto, contato face a face e o envelope narrativo. O objetivo da presente pesquisa consistiu em investigar a valorização dos sistemas de cuidado parental em homens cuidadores residentes da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, que estejam em relações homoafetivas e que possuam filhos com idade até 11 anos. A partir de uma entrevista semi-estruturada, o presente estudo apontou para uma valorização dos sistemas de cuidados parentais de contato corporal e contato face-a-face, ressaltando a importância do afeto na constituição dessas famílias, descrito, por alguns entrevistados, como essencial para a construção da homoparentalidade. Os achados contribuem, ainda que de maneira preliminar, aos estudos das famílias homoparentais, possibilitando reflexões e discussões à temática.
Avaliação do plantão psicológico de um serviço-escola de Psicologia
Authors: Mantovanelli Ortolan Maria Lúcia , Bonafé Sei Maíra
Published: August 2019

O Plantão Psicológico é um serviço de caráter emergencial que objetiva acolher a experiência da pessoa em urgência psicológica, por meio de um encontro único. Este é um estudo qualitativo de follow up delineado para avaliar o plantão psicológico de um serviço-escola de Psicologia. Foram feitas seis entrevistas semiestruturadas com uma amostra dos usuários atendidos entre setembro de 2015 a janeiro de 2016. Foram criadas oito categorias de análise: a) o caráter emergencial e a necessidade da fala, b) expectativas direcionadas ao serviço psicológico, c) acolhimento, d) efeitos do encontro, e) competências do plantonista, f) vínculo terapêutico na instituição, g) pontos positivos do serviço e h) pontos negativos do serviço. Há uma satisfação dos participantes em relação ao acolhimento por parte do plantonista, rapidez no atendimento e bem-estar proporcionado pela conversa tida no plantão. Sugere-se mais pesquisas de avaliação para que profissionais programem ações na saúde mais específicas para população atendida.
Efeitos do Estresse Crônico Moderado sobre o Desempenho de Ratos Wistar em Tarefas de Aprendizagem
Authors: Pansarim Vítor , Schmidt Andréia
Published: August 2019

As pesquisas sobre o efeito do estresse sobre a aprendizagem de não humanos apresentam resultados contraditórios. Este estudo investigou os efeitos de um modelo de estresse crônico moderado (CMS) sobre o desempenho de ratos em duas tarefas de aprendizagem: uma discriminação visual simultânea e uma aprendizagem espacial em labirinto aquático. Dez ratos Wistar machos foram divididos em grupo experimental (GE, exposto ao CMS) e grupo controle (GC). Após exposição do GE ao CMS (três semanas), ambos os grupos passaram por uma tarefa de discriminação visual e pela tarefa de aprendizagem espacial no labirinto aquático de Morris (MWM), além de testes de preferência por solução de sacarose. O CMS pode ter reduzido o ganho de peso e dificultado a aprendizagem de discriminação visual do GE, sem alterações na preferência por sacarose e no MWM. De acordo com os resultados do presente estudo e da literatura em geral, os efeitos do CMS sobre a aprendizagem podem depender de sua duração e da complexidade da tarefa.
O manejo da urgência subjetiva na universidade: construindo estratégias de cuidado à saúde mental dos estudantes
Authors: Malajovich Muñoz Nuria , Vilanova Andrea , Tenembaum Deborah , Bastos Velasco Leonardo
Published: August 2019

O presente estudo alia pesquisa e clínica e descreve a abordagem da urgência subjetiva em um Programa de atenção em saúde mental para estudantes do ensino superior. A partir de pressupostos estabelecidos com base nos princípios da psicanálise, desenvolvem-se estratégias de intervenção frente a situações de crise e urgência suscitadas pela experiência de sofrimento psíquico em jovens universitários. A subjetivação da urgência possibilita a sua transformação, mas envolve um tempo de decantação, trabalho que visa traduzir aquilo que se colocou como sem palavras e fez o sofrimento se precipitar. A intervenção de uma escuta pode funcionar como um operador temporal, produzindo uma escansão necessária entre o presente e o urgente. A aposta em espaços de reflexão abertos à contingência constitui uma direção que se orienta pela problematização de estereótipos e de respostas prontas às exigências dos padrões acadêmicos, além de possibilitar a construção de soluções que levem em consideração o laço social inaugurado pela psicanálise como saída possível para as situações de crise, invariavelmente vividas como desamparo.
Uma análise do livro “Deus um delírio” à luz do pensamento de Viktor Frankl
Authors: Aquino Thiago Antonio Avellar de , Cruz Josilene Silva , Rodrigues Erick Henrique da Costa
Published: August 2019

RESUMOO ateísmo pode ser compreendido tanto como uma negação da existência de Deus como um conjunto de justificativas para sustentar esta proposição. Dessa forma, o presente artigo teve como objetivo identificar os diversos matizes de argumentos que refutam a existência de Deus no livro “Deus um delírio” de Richard Dawkins. Desenvolve-se numa perspectiva fenomenológica com o objetivo de tratar do ateísmo como objeto de estudo da Psicologia da Religião. Para tanto, foi utilizado o Método da Classificação Hierárquica Descendente (CHD) por meio do software IRAMUTEQ. Os resultados sugerem três classes de argumentos: por um lado, o científico-materialista, que se contrapõe ao Personalista, e teológico-moral. Os resultados foram analisados à luz da Análise Existencial de Viktor Frankl
A Ciência dos Religiosos: Estudo Exploratório dos Usos e Sentidos que Religiosos Fazem da Ciência
Authors: Machado Fatima Regina , Torres Camila Mendonça , Huang Mônica Frederigue de Castro , Zangari Wellington , Maraldi Everton De Oliveira
Published: August 2019

Este artigo apresenta um estudo empírico exploratório das atitudes e opiniões de religiosos acerca da ciência, cujos resultados foram interpretados a partir das noções de campo psicológico/espaço vital de Lewin. Objetivo: investigar a visão que adeptos de diferentes grupos religiosos brasileiros têm da ciência, os fatores que influenciaram essa visão (como a educação familiar e escolar) e o recurso à religião ou à ciência diante do sofrimento e do mal.  Método: estudo transversal quantitativo com uso da Escala de Crença na Ciência e um questionário original investigando as perspectivas dos religiosos frente à ciência. Participantes: 206 mulheres e 102 homens (N=308) com diferentes afiliações religiosas. Resultados: como tendências gerais, verificou-se: (1) maior propensão à descrença na ciência, a despeito do reconhecimento de sua importância; (2) percepção de posição favorável à ciência por parte da religião e de grupos religiosos; (3) consideração de que não há conflito irreconciliável entre ciência e religião; e (4) maior tendência a buscar recursos na ciência e na religião ao mesmo tempo (ou exclusivamente na religião) para lidar com o sofrimento e o mal. Análises mais detalhadas evidenciaram, ainda, diferenças significativas entre as afiliações religiosas em seus níveis de aproximação ou afastamento da ciência.
Terapêutica Centrada na Pessoa (tradução)
Authors: Serra Jovana Giacobo , Ponzoni Aline , Alminhana Letícia Oliveira
Published: August 2019

Tradução do artigo "Person-centered Therapeutics"A eficácia de um clínico no tratamento depende substancialmente de sua atitude em relação ao – e compreensão do – paciente como uma pessoa dotada de autoconsciência e determinação para direcionar seu próprio futuro. A avaliação da personalidade na sessão terapêutica é uma base fundamental para formar uma aliança de trabalho eficaz, compartilhando os mesmos objetivos. Ajudar uma pessoa a refletir sobre sua personalidade fornece um reflexo de suas fortalezas e vulnerabilidades na adaptação aos muitos desafios da vida. O Inventário de Temperamento e Caráter (ITC) fornece uma maneira eficiente de descrever a personalidade minuciosamente e de prever os aspectos positivos e negativos da saúde. Forças e fraquezas nos traços de personalidade do ITC permitem sólidas previsões das diferenças individuais de todos os aspectos do bem-estar. Diversas técnicas terapêuticas, como dieta, exercícios, autorregulação do humor, meditação ou atos de gentiliza influenciam a saúde e o desenvolvimento da personalidade de maneiras que são indistinguíveis umas das outras ou de tratamentos alopáticos eficazes. Assim, o desenvolvimento do bem-estar parece ser o resultado da ativação de um conjunto sinérgico de mecanismos de bem-estar, que são expressos por meio de funcionamento, plasticidade e virtude mais completos na adaptação aos desafios da vida.(Referência Original: Cliniger, C. R.; Cloninger, K. M. Person-centered Therapeutics. The International Journal of Person Centered Medicine, 1(1), pp. 43-52, 2011)
Participação de Organizações Sociais no Orçamento da Saúde do Município de São Paulo no período de 2003 a 2016.
Authors: Tonelotto Diego Pugliese , Crozatti Jaime , Righetto Patricia , Escobar Roselia Aparecida , Peres Ursula Dias
Published: August 2019

Influenciado pelas ideias do movimento conhecido como Nova Gestão Pública, a busca pela eficiência, eficácia e efetividade, a introdução de práticas de gerenciamento próprias do setor privado no setor público e a descentralização e desburocratização da prestação de serviços públicos passaram a ser os novos princípios adotados pela administração pública brasileira durante a década de 1990. Nesse sentido, o Plano Diretor de Reforma do Aparelho do Estado (1995) exerceu um papel fundamental, não apenas por ser o precursor da reforma, mas por inserir um novo tipo de parceria entre o Estado e a sociedade civil através das Organizações Sociais (OS). Destacam-se sua atuação na área da Saúde e no município e estado de São Paulo, onde este modelo de gestão se disseminou fortemente. Por esta razão, o objetivo deste artigo é verificar a transferência de recursos do orçamento municipal da função saúde de São Paulo para as Organizações Sociais de Saúde, no período de 2003 a 2016, a título de evidenciar a relevância destas entidades na prestação de serviços de saúde no município. Para isso utilizou-se uma metodologia exploratória descritiva com análise dos dados do orçamento municipal dentro do supramencionado período. Verificou-se que a atuação destas entidades é predominante na subfunção Atenção Básica, tendo recebido mais de 90% dos recursos destinados a esse subfunção nos últimos anos e que, apesar de diversas entidades serem prestadoras de serviços na subfunção Assistência Hospitalar e Ambulatorial, o modelo de gestão de OS é bastante representativo, recebendo 25% dos recursos orçamentários desta subfunção.
Instruções aos Autores
Authors: Costa Flaviano
Published: August 2019

Instruções aos Autores
Defining Resilience for Engineered Systems
Authors: Cottam Bobby J , Specking Eric A. , Small Colin A. , Pohl Edward A. , Parnell Gregory S. , Buchanan Randy K.
Published: August 2019

This paper surveys the literature on resilience, provides several definitions of resilience, and proposes a new comprehensive definition for a resilient engineered system, which is: a system that is able to successfully complete its planned mission(s) in the face of disruption(s) (environmental or adversarial), and has capabilities allowing it to successfully complete future missions with evolving threats. This definition captures the subtle differences between resilience and a resilient engineered system. We further examine the terminology associated with resilience to understand the various resilient time-frames and use the terminology to propose a resilience cycle, which differentiates mission resilience (short term) and platform resilience (long term). We then provide insight into various resilience evaluation methodologies and discuss how understanding the full scope of resilience enable designers to better incorporate resilience into system design, decision makers to consider resilient trade-offs in their assessment, and operators to better manage their systems. A resilient engineered system can lead to improved performance, reduced life-cycle costs, increased value, and extended service life for engineered systems.
Factors Contributing Toward Men’s Engagement With HIV Services: A Narrative Review
Authors: Dzinamarira Tafadzwa , Mashamba-Thompson Tivani Phosa
Published: August 2019

Within low- and middle-income countries, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) falls among the main causes of adult morbidity and mortality. In order to achieve epidemic control, targeted testing with the aim of identifying those unaware of their infection with HIV remains the first step in a series of efforts that include constant extension of HIV treatment programs, as well as other prevention interventions. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a new intervention that is capable of increasing the uptake of HIV-testing services (HTS) within traditionally hard-to-reach populations, such as men. We sought to review the literature on factors contributing to male aversion of HTS, health education for men and their engagement in health services, and the rate of HIVST acceptability among men. We reveal poor health-seeking behavior as the underlying factor contributing to poor uptake of HTS by men. Furthermore, our review reveals that health education programs have been recommended to address poor health-seeking behavior and improve HTS uptake among men. Studies reported high acceptability of HIVST among men. We conclude by proposing a framework to help improve men’s engagement in health services in general.
Working on Stories to Enhance Career Decision Makings Self-Efficacy
Authors: Charokopaki K. Argyro
Published: August 2019

This article considers the potential complementarity of traditional career assessment and more recent narrative approaches -in particular narrative career counseling and story telling approach- to career counseling in terms of theory and practice. It describes an Integrated Qualitative Structured Interview to construct stories about the four sources of career decision making self-efficacy information: mastery experiences, vicarious learning, social persuasion and emotions regulations techniques. The model facilitates and enables narrative exploration to supplement clients’ knowledge and understanding of the role of past and present influences concerning career decision making self-efficacy. The Narrative career counselling and the story telling approach and Social Cognitive Career Theory are the foundation of the qualitative structured interview based on story crafting questions.
Análise da sustentabilidade das operações de instituições federais de ensino superior com a ferramenta Stars: a experiência da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Authors: Pacheco Renata Martins , Machado Marina De Medeiros , Villazón Montalván Roberth Andrés , Silva de Carvalho Pinto Cátia Regina
Published: August 2019

Objetivo do estudo: Aplicar a ferramenta STARS na análise da sustentabilidade das operações dos campi da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.Metodologia/Abordagem: Utilizou-se o STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System), que tem sido amplamente empregado por universidades e em pesquisas científicas para a análise da sustentabilidade de processos organizacionais.Originalidade/Relevância: Desde a década de 1970 a Organização da Nações Unidas reconhece o papel do ensino superior na promoção da sustentabilidade. Universidades têm visado promovê-la em todas as suas dimensões, seja no ensino, pesquisa, planejamento e operações (i.e., consumo de energia e água, emissão de gases de efeito estufa, geração de resíduos sólidos, compra de alimentos, transporte entre outros).Principais resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que no momento do estudo a Instituição não contava com práticas de sustentabilidade estáveis e estruturadas, sendo relevante o papel do governo federal nesse contexto.Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: O presente estudo foi o primeiro a usar o STARS em uma universidade brasileira. O estudo trouxe novos dados para a discussão sobre a sustentabilidade em universidades, além de destacar o papel do governo federal enquanto promotor de políticas públicas nesta área.Conclusão: A Instituição precisa se estruturar para avançar em termos de sustentabilidade operacional, sendo que o governo federal pode ser um grande impulsionador nesse sentido.Palavras-chave: Sustentabilidade em universidades. Análise da Sustentabilidade em Universidades. Gestão Ambiental. Sustentabilidade no Serviço Público.
Gestão da água sob sistema de irrigação tipo pivot central: uma análise exploratória do setor no estado de Goiás
Authors: Furquim Maria Gláucia Dourado , Abdala Klaus De Oliveira , Abdala Klaus De Oliveira
Published: August 2019

Objetivo do estudo: Analisar a eficiência do manejo da irrigação agrícola nos municípios goianos com maior área irrigada por pivô central.Metodologia/abordagem: Foi adotada abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa com objetivo exploratório, mediante realização de análise documental comparativa entre informações do cadastramento dos irrigantes de Goiás e instituições reguladoras de eficiência técnica e econômica de sistemas de irrigação.Originalidade/Relevância: A ampliação no uso de tecnologias que se apropriam dos recursos hídricos tem gerado discussões no meio científico e político, buscando a definição de critérios institucionais que regulem os impactos ambientais e sociais da agricultura irrigada.Principais resultados: foi possível verificar que 48,52% dos irrigantes consultados não adotam nenhuma modalidade de gestão dos sistemas de irrigação que promova o uso eficiente, técnica e economicamente, da água. Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: Ao identificar o modelo de tomada de decisão sobre uso dos sistemas de irrigação com base em expectativas racionais, o trabalho destaca a necessidade de aprofundar os conhecimentos a respeito dos parâmetros que subsidiam a tomada de decisão do produtor irrigante, com vistas ao alcance da eficiência do uso do recurso hídrico. Conclusão: Os resultados permitem inferir que, para que haja eficiência intertemporal na gestão dos sistemas de irrigação, torna-se necessário adotar estratégias de manejo que reduzam as perdas nos reservatórios, na condução e na aplicação de água nas áreas irrigadas, no aprimoramento dos métodos de irrigação e manutenção em equipamentos, bem como na seleção econômica dos produtos que serão fruto da utilização desse recurso, uma vez que o aumento da oferta destes é benefício social decorrente da utilização de um bem público, a água.Palavras-chave: Irrigação. Eficiência técnica. Eficiência econômica.
Ekologiczne wieżowce
Authors: Błaszczyński Tomasz Z.
Published: August 2019

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The influence of shade allocation or total shade plus overhead fan on growth performance, efficiency of dietary energy utilization, and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle under tropical ambient conditions
Authors: Castro-Pérez Beatriz I. , Estrada-Angulo Alfredo , Ríos-Rincón Francisco G. , Núñez-Benítez Víctor H. , Rivera-Méndez Carlos R. , Urías-Estrada Jesús D. , Zinn Richard A. , Barreras Alberto , Plascencia Alejandro
Published: August 2019

Objective: The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of shade allocation and shade plus fan on growth performance, dietary energy utilization and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle under tropical ambient conditionsMethods: Two trials were conducted, involving a total of 1,560 young bulls (289±22 kg BW) assigned to 24 pens (65 bulls/pen and 6 pens/treatment). Pens were 585 m2 with 15 m fence line feed bunks. Shade treatments (m2 shade/animal) were: i) limited shade (LS) to 1.2 m2shade/animal (LS1.2); ii) limited shade to 2.4 m2 shade/animal (LS2.4); iii) total shade (TS) which correspond to 9 m2/animal, and iv) total shade equipped with fans (TS+F). Trials lasted 158 and 183 days. In both studies, the average weekly maximum temperature exceeded 34°C.Results: Increasing shade allocation tended (p = 0.08) to linearly increases average daily gain (ADG), and dry matter intake (DMI, quadratic effect, p = 0.03). This effect was most apparent between LS1.2 and LS2.4. Shade allocation, per se, did not affect gain efficiency or estimated dietary net energy (NE). Compared with TS, TS+F increased (p<0.05) ADG, gain efficiency, and tended (p = 0.06) to increase dietary NE. There was a quadratic effect of shade on longissimus area and marbling score, with values being lower (p<0.01) for LS2.4 than for LS1.2 or TS. Likewise, marbling score was lower for TS+F than for TS. Percentage kidney, pelvic, and heart (KPH) linearly decreased with increasing shade. In contrast, KPH was greater for TS than for TS+F.Conclusion: Providing more than 2.4 m2 shade/animal will not further enhance feedlot performance. The use of fans in combination with shade increases ADG and gain efficiency beyond that of shade, alone. These enhancements were not associated with increased DMI, but rather, to an amelioration of ambient temperature humidity index on maintenance energy requirement.
Effects of dietary cation and anion difference on eating, ruminal function and plasma leptin in goats under tropical condition
Authors: Nguyen Thiet , Chanpongsang Somchai , Chaiyabutr Narongsak , Thammacharoen Sumpun
Published: August 2019

Objective: This study was carried out to determine the effects of elevated dietary cation and anion difference (DCAD) on dry matter intake (DMI) and ruminal fermentation pattern in lactating dairy goats under tropical conditions.Methods: Ten dairy goats were divided into two groups of five animals each. The groups received diets at different DCAD levels, either a control diet (22.81 mEq/100 g dry matter [DM], DCAD-23) or a DCAD-39 diet (39.08 mEq/100 g DM, DCAD-39). After parturition, DMI and water intake were recorded daily. Ruminal fluid and urine were collected, and nutrient digestibility measurements were carried out at 8th weeks postpartum (PP-8). Blood samples were collected at PP-4 and PP-8 to measure plasma leptin.Results: Dry matter intake/body weight (DMI/BW) at PP-8 of the animals fed the DCAD-39 diet was significantly higher than those fed with DCAD-23 diet (p<0.05). Animals fed with DCAD-39 consumed more water than those fed DCAD-23 over 24 h, particularly at night (p<0.05). Ruminal pH, acetate concentration, and urinary allantoin excretion increased with the DCAD-39 diet, whereas ruminal butyrate concentration was lower with the DCAD-39 diet. On the other hand, other ruminal parameters, such as total volatile fatty acid concentration, propionate molar proportion and acetate/propionate average ratio, were not affected by increased DCAD supplementation. Apparent digestibility was improved by increased DCAD supplementation. Plasma leptin concentration was higher with DCAD supplementation.Conclusion: When feeding goats with DCAD-39 under tropical conditions, an increase in DMI was associated with improved apparent digestibility of nutrients, ruminal fermentation and microbial protein synthesis. An increase in plasma leptin concentration could not explain the effect of high DCAD on DMI.
Partial replacement of soybean meal by white lupine seeds in the diet of dairy cows
Authors: Joch Miroslav , Kudrna Václav
Published: August 2019

Objective: An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of partial replacement of soybean meal (SBM) by white lupine seeds (WLS) on milk yield and quality, feed efficiency and rumen fermentation of high-yielding dairy cows.Methods: Thirty multiparous cows of two breeds (20 Holstein and 10 Czech Pied cows) in early mid-lactation received three diets (treatments) in a 3×3 Latin square design with a 28-d period. The dietary treatments were as follows: CON (control total mixed ration with SBM, no WLS), WLS30 (30% of the SBM was replaced, on a dry matter basis, by WLS), and WLS50 (50% of the SBM was replaced by WLS).Results: Feed intake by the cows was not affected (p = 0.331) by the diets. Milk production decreased with increasing proportions of WLS in the diet. Cows fed WLS50 yielded approximately 1 kg/d (p<0.001) less milk than cows fed the CON diet. The proportions of milk fat (p = 0.640), protein (p = 0.507), and lactose (p = 0.709) were not altered by the diet. For milk fat, feeding with WLS50 reduced the proportion of total saturated fatty acids (p<0.001) and increased the proportion of total monounsaturated fatty acids (p<0.001), mainly through oleic acid (p<0.001). No differences were found in feed efficiency, body weight, and blood plasma metabolites between groups. Rumen ammonia-N levels tended (p = 0.087) to increase with increasing proportions of WLS in the diet, whereas no effect of diet on rumen pH was found (p = 0.558).Conclusion: We did not identify the safe range within which raw WLS can efficiently replace SBM in the diet of high-producing dairy cows. In contrast, even partial replacement of SBM by WLS favorably changed the milk fatty acid profile.
Der funktionale Begriff des öffentlichen Auftraggebers nach § 99 Nr. 2 GWB im Schnittfeld zur wirtschaftlichen Betätigung im Kommunalrecht
Authors: Reeck Marie-Christine
Published: August 2019

Can a municipal enterprise, which acts legally in accordance with local by-laws, be a public contractor within the framework of procurement law at the same time?
Municipal enterprises can be active on the market in two capacities: as service providers and as contracting entities. Whether they are offering goods or services, the permissibility of this activity depends on the parameters of municipal economic law. However, when they are awarded a contract, they also become subject to procurement law if the conditions of the functional concept of a contracting entity according to § 99, No. 2 of the GWB (the German law against limits to competition) apply.
Using the relevant prerequisite criteria, this study depicts the interplay between both legal fields and analyses its impact on the forms of legal protection in this regard for private third parties. The examples the work contains from the fields of commerce, trade fairs and waste management highlight this subject’s practical relevance.
Odlišné sociální klima učitelských sborů ZŠ v rozmanitých podmínkách práce školy
Authors: Jursová Jitka , Urbánek Petr , Váchová Markéta
Published: August 2019

Cílem empirické studie je v kontextu zjištěných parametrů sociálního kli-matu identifikovat a popsat shody a rozdíly mezi vybranými učitelskými sbory ZŠ v jejich charakteristikách a fungování. Jde tedy o hledání příčin zjištěných hodnot kli-matu učitelského sboru v konfrontaci evidentních znaků učitelského sboru se znaky, jejichž vliv je méně zjevný, skrytý. Výzkumný postup směřuje od kvantitativního vý-zkumu, z něhož byla využita získaná data jako východiska, k procedurám kvalitativní-ho výzkumu. Z typologického výběru vzešly dvě dvojice učitelských sborů základních škol. První dvojice s krajně odlišnými (příznivými a nepříznivými) a druhá s obdob-nými (příznivými) hodnotami sociálního klimatu. Analýze byly podrobeny způsoby sdílení vize a fungování školy, styl vedení a jeho geneze, mezilidské vztahy a komuni-kace, angažovanost učitelů a její podpora. Na příkladu vybraných učitelských sborů se ukazuje, že i přes srovnatelné hodnoty jejich sociálního klimatu se školy mohou lišit v organizaci a vytváření podmínek práce. Jako nápadné se ukázaly zejména roz-díly v pedagogickém vedení, a to i u dvojice podobných škol. Klíčovým atributem pro optimální fungování vedení se ukazuje být soulad stylu vedení se specifiky každého jednotlivého učitelského sboru. Za zásadní pro kvalitu sociálního klimatu sboru lze považovat vytvářenou shodu na hlavních principech chodu školy, sdílení jasné vize rozvoje, podporující styl vedení a cílevědomě vytvářený prostor pro práci učitele. Způsoby, jak dosáhnout optimálního sociálního klimatu sboru, se mohou lišit a vy-tvářejí ve specifických podmínkách života každé školy zcela originální a komplikova-ný organismus.