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Local Communities Participation In China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): The Case Of Balochistan
Authors: Bashir Siraj , Arshad Muhammad , Barech Sadia
Published: June 2020

In development, community participation has become a crucial aspect to encourage community interest, ownership and sustainability of projects. Development by itself relates with human development, therefore the participation of the people in their own development is very essential. This mega Chinese plan is to spend 62 billion US dollars to build China Pakistan Economic corridor and the Gwadar port. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of development projects, which is intended to rapidly expand and upgrade Pakistani infrastructure, as well as deepen and broaden economic links between Pakistan and China. According to Government of Pakistan, the corridor Gwadar-Kashger would be a game-changer for Pakistan and will certainly put the province of Balochistan in new ranks of development sector. This research paper discusses the involvement and participation of local communities in CPEC project in Pakistan using a case study of local communities in Balochistan. The study examines two key opinions: community membership in the CPEC decision implementing process; and the contribution of CPEC project towards Balochistan development. The study includes interviews and document analysis. A sample of 100 multi-stakeholders (ordinary community members, politicians, Government officials, NGOs representatives, fishermen and businessmen) will be selected through a pre-structured interview schedule using random and purposive techniques for primary data. The data will be analyzed with the help of Chi-Square. The findings of the study may help to policymakers, project experts and national and international organizations to introduce new participatory approaches to ensure local communities participation in development projects, particularly in the CPEC project.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR PENGARUH PERUBAHAN KONDISI FISIK LAHAN PASCAREKLAMASI DI PULAU SERANGAN
Authors: Darmawan I Gede Surya , Sastrawan I Wayan Wirya
Published: June 2020

The reclamation of Serangan Island in 1995-1998, resulted the physical change of the land that is to change the area of Serangan Island from 111 hectares to 481 hectares or to fourfold from the previous area, and to unite the area of the Serangan Island which on pre-reclamation in the form of island clusters. The first reclamation in Bali is of course due to a reasons, including the incompatibility of the initial planning objectives and the reality of post-reclamation, where most of the land becomes empty land, whereas the original idea was to build megawisata facilities such as golf, resorts, lagoon, yatch club , beach club house, superlot development in the form of villas, other tourism support facilities, and marina / ferry. The reclamation has resulted in changes in the physical condition of the land on a macro (global) and micro (detailed) basis. Based on this phenomenon, will be sought to know the things behind the changing physical condition of land pascareklamasi. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with observation technique, survey and document. Sampling is done by purposive sampling. The results of this study are the factors behind the physical change of land post-reclamation such as : physical conditon of land factors, economic, institutional and other factors such as social factors, culture, and belief or faith. Keywords: Influencing factors in physical changes of land, pre-reclamation, post-reclamation.
Postural Stability Exercise on Static Balance in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD / HD) Children in Pradnyagama Foundation
Authors: Darmawijaya I Putu , Bangun Devi Natalia , Pramita Indah
Published: June 2020

Static balance disorders are often found in children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (AD / HD) which causes difficulty maintaining a position and concentration on onething. The development of balance is influenced by the maturity of specific nerve cells, experience, and environment. If this is left untrained it will certainly cause problems in thedevelopment process one of which is activities that require children to sit still or stand up. This study aims to look at postural stability exercise in improving static balance in children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (AD / HD). The research is experimental with the design of one pre-test and post-test group design. Exercise is carried out three times a week for four weeks. Static balance measuring instrument with one leg stance test. Data analysis was obtained by descriptive analysis and normality test with shapiro Wilk test, and hypothesis testing was carried out by Wilcoxon test. The analysis shows that postural stability exercise increases static balance by 94.9% from the average before 9.83 and after 19.16 so that postural stability exercise is proven to improve static balance in children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (AD / HD) ages 7-8 year at Pradnyagama Foundation.
La anteposición del artículo en el nombre propio: usos particulares en el castellano de Lima
Authors: Alejandría Horna Carmen Jecenia , Anglas Tarazona Mabel , Lovón Cueva Marco Antonio
Published: June 2020

Este es un estudio exploratorio sobre la anteposición del artículo en el nombre propio en el castellano limeño. Desde el punto de vista pragmático, la anteposición del artículo en el nombre propio depende de las razones o intenciones comunicativas y la situación que hace propicio su uso. Nuestro trabajo concluye que el hablante emplea el artículo para
referirse a personas de confianza o personas de las que hay burlarse.
Cirugía Robótica Colorectal, en un Hospital de Comunidad Cerrada. Experiencia Inicial
Authors: Lococo Julio , Pedro Luis , Rodríguez Cristian , Vecchio Pablo , Lucena José , Tricarico Juan Martín , Fantozzi Mauricio , Mitidieri Alejandro , Barbalace Nicolás , Dezanzo Vicente
Published: June 2020

Introducción: La introducción del sistema Da Vinci, ha revolucionado el campo de la cirugía mínima invasiva en el cual el cirujano tiene control de la cámara 3D y los instrumentos son de gran destreza y confort ergonómico, acortando la curva de aprendizaje quirúrgica.Objetivo: Describir nuestra experiencia inicial de cirugía robótica colorectal en un hospital de comunidad cerrada de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.Materiales y Método: Estudio retrospectivo descriptivo sobre una base prospectiva de cirugías colorectales robóticas realizadas por el mismo equipo quirúrgico desde mayo de 2016 a abril de 2019.Resultados: Se operaron 41 pacientes. Trece de ellos fueron colectomías derechas, 17 colectomías izquierdas y 11 cirugías de recto. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 170 minutos (90-330), la estadía hospitalaria de 4 días (3-30), la tasa de conversión de 7,31% (3/41 pacientes) y la tasa de dehiscencia anastomótica del 9,75% (4/41 pacientes). Morbilidad global del 19.5% (8/41 pacientes).Conclusión: Hemos repasado los resultados iniciales de nuestra experiencia en cirugía robótica colorectal en un número reducido de casos, pero suficiente para evaluar la seguridad y reproducibilidad del método al comienzo de una curva de aprendizaje.
Quiste Epidérmico Gigante de Región Perianal: Reporte de un Caso
Authors: F. Ramallo Ignacio , Pitaco José I. , Crescenti Daniel , Minetti Ángel M.
Published: June 2020

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YEREL HALKIN TURİZME BAKIŞ AÇISININ BELİRLENMESİ: KEMALİYE ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: İMRE Nurettin
Published: June 2020

Turizm, kuşkusuz ekonomik, kültürel, sosyal ve çevresel açıdan turizm faaliyetinin gerçekleştiği bölgeleri, o bölgelerde yaşayan yerel halkı olumlu ve olumsuz yönde etkilemektedir. Turizm sektörünün bölge ve insanlar üzerinde ki etkilerinin neler olduğunun belirlenmesi turizm sektörünün olumlu yönde gelişme gösterebilmesi açısından önemlidir. Turizm faaliyetlerinin gerçekleştiği bölgede yaşayan yerel halkın turizm sektörüne yönelik görüşlerinin alınması ve değerlendirilmesi, hem bölgeden elde edilecek turizm gelirlerinin artmasına hem de bölgede ki turizm kaynaklarının daha verimli kullanılmasını sağlayacaktır. Bu çalışma Erzincan ili Kemaliye ilçesinin turizm potansiyelini ve yerel halkın turizme karşı bakış açısını belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda veriler anket uygulanarak toplanmış ve veriler toplam 322 anketten yararlanılarak SPSS paket programı yardımıyla analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan analiz sonuçlarına göre yerel halk turizmin yatırım, istihdam ve hayat standartlarını arttırdığını düşünmektedirler. Ayrıca turizm toplumsal şiddeti arttırmadığını ve kültürler arasında kuvvetli ilişkiler oluşturduğu öne sürmektedir.
Parecer nº. 15/2004 - PFB/PSP: Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - PMERJ: Cobrança de direitos autorais pela elaboração de "instruções para a confecção de sindicância na PMERJ".
Authors: Ferreira Baptista Patricia
Published: June 2020

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Assessment In Situ Measurements In Monitoring Water Quality Status Of Lake Aygır, Bitlis
Authors: ÇAVUŞ Asude , ŞEN Fazıl
Published: June 2020

In this study, analyzes were carried out monthly between May 2015 and May 2016 from the Aygır Lake and the irrigation pond for examining its water quality change and management. In situ measurements were found as average water temperature 9.9±0.5 C, pH 8.14±0.00, dissolved oxygen 8.1±0.4 mg/L, oxygen saturation % 76.6±2.4, EC 353.1±4.1, SPC 435.0±4.5 μS/cm, TDS 0.2881±0.0026 g/L, turbidity 0.6±0.1 NTU and transparency 5.8±0.7 m. In terms of in situ measurements, Aygır Lake is not polluted and is suitable for drinking, usage, fishery and irrigation.
FEATURES OF THE COURSE OF METASTASES FROM MERKEL CELLS
Authors: Khodak A. , Khodak V.
Published: June 2020

Summary. Carcinoma of the skin from Merkel cells is characterized by an aggressive course and a high incidence of relapses and metastases. Due to the rare occurrence, diagnostic errors and inadequate treatment are often tolerated. Among the priority tasks are early diagnosis of Merkel’s carcinoma, correct prognostic evaluation and adequate individual treatment of patients.
From performance measurement to performance management in the impact investment industry
Authors: van Raak Jeroen , Raaphorst Amber
Published: June 2020

Impact investments have the potential to play an important role in solving social and environmental problems. Although the sector is growing rapidly, it does face a number of challenges, in particular related to impact measurement. Measuring the impact of such investments, which aim to achieve social and/or environmental impact while simultaneously generating financial returns, has proven difficult.

This study examines the design and application of measurement systems related to impact investments. To investigate this, the seven impact measurement guidelines of the IMWG are used as a framework. We study to which degree impact investors set concrete investment objectives, how they measure and collect data related to the generated impact of the investments, and how they use such data to evaluate investment opportunities. We rely on a qualitative research methodology, including 13 semi-structured interviews among Dutch institutional investors.

We find that impact investors typically set general, but not specific impact objectives. Furthermore, we note that impact investors are still searching for and experimenting with performance measures, and that they would value the development of standardized measures. Such standardized measures may assist in reducing the cost of obtaining investment data, while simultaneously increasing data reliability. Although the obtained impact data is currently hardly used for external reporting and impact data driven investment decisions, the institutional investors expect this to happen in the near future as the process of impact measurement matures. This would enable institutional investors to transition from performance measurement to performance management in the impact investment industry.
The role of built environment practitioners in driving the socio-economic sustainability aspects of sustainable regeneration
Authors: Akotia Julius , Manu Emmanuel , Opoku Alex , Sackey Enoch
Published: June 2020

In the United Kingdom (UK), over the past three decades efforts have been made to ensure adequate promotion of sustainability objectives through various policy initiatives. However, despite the effort and the existence of these policy initiatives, sustainability projects in particular, regeneration projects are yet to deliver their intended sustainability objectives.  While there is a rise in demand for higher sustainability benefits by stakeholders such as clients, communities and policy makers, the delivery of sustainability benefits from sustainability regeneration projects are yet to meet the expectations of these stakeholders. This article provides an overview of sustainability benefits within the context of the sustainable regeneration projects in the UK from a study that examines the roles and sustainability drivers of construction practitioners towards the promotion of sustainability on their regeneration projects. To do so, a qualitative research approach is adopted using a semi-structured interview technique for the study. The data obtained was analysed using content analysis. The findings revealed that out of the eight socio-economic sustainability drivers presented to practitioners, enhancement of reputation was the most important ‘socio-economic’ sustainability driver while the least important driver was legislative and legal requirement. The findings further revealed that majority of practitioners/ organisations were promoting the socio-economic sustainability driver they believed will enable them to meet their own corporate business objectives.
Distinguishing the impacts of ozone and ozone depleting substances on the recent increase in Antarctic surface mass balance
Authors: Chemke Rei , Previdi Michael , England Mark R. , Polvani Lorenzo M.
Published: June 2020

Abstract. The Antarctic surface mass balance (SMB) has global climatic impacts through its effects on global sea-level rise. The forced increase in Antarctic SMB over the second half of the 20th century was argued to stem from multiple forcing agents, including ozone and ozone-depleting substances. Here we use ensembles of fixed-forcing model simulations to quantify and contrast the contributions of stratospheric ozone, tropospheric ozone and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) to increases in the Antarctic SMB. We show that ODS and stratospheric ozone make comparable contributions, and together account for 44 % of the increase in the annual mean Antarctic SMB over the second half of the 20th century. In contrast, tropospheric ozone has an insignificant impact on the SMB increase. A large portion of the annual mean SMB increase occurs during Austral summer, when stratospheric ozone is found to account for 63 % of the increase. Furthermore, we demonstrate that stratospheric ozone increases the SMB by enhancing the meridional mean and eddy flows towards the continent, thus converging more water vapor over the Antarctic.
When Police Behave-A Transformation Program That Reshapes Police-Community Relationships Based on Problem Solving and Values
Authors: Buheji Mohamed
Published: June 2020

The escalation of the global events that followed the death of George Floyd in USA Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25th of 2020, and what followed from demonstrations in all over the world; despite the presence of a global pandemic, shows the importance and the complications of an event that started with police miss-behaviour. ‘I can’t breathe’ a slogan carried by Floyd and many others earlier, carries within it, lots of meaning, however, one of the most important of meanings is the police brutality and the way they behave in certain times. This paper reviews the modern policing and specifically the values expected to be embedded in the police culture and the way they behave even in challenging times.The literature review goes into exploiting the importance of police and community engagement through problem-solving programs and the accumulative collective impact on ‘empathetic policing’ that lead to ‘social dialogue’. The case study in this paper focuses on the ‘police inspiration labs’ and how it gave a chance for more police with community engagement towards solving essential society problems. Besides, the paper shows the difference between (systems-driven vs behaviours-driven) police development programs. The paper carries important implication for developing further the role of the police in the ‘quality of life’ and support the government to transform the budget of policing into grey areas, i.e. area where the police are encouraged to execute more efforts towards preventing and developing instead of correcting and reacting towards community incidences and challenges.
Developing Optimal Distinctive Open Innovation in Private Universities: Antecedents and Consequences on Innovative Work Behavior and Employee Performance
Authors: Luhgiatno Luhgiatno , Dwiatmadja Christantius
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the concept of optimal distinctive open innovation as mediating variable in relationship between Person-Job Fit and Person-Organization Fit and work innovation behavior and lecturer performance. The method used in this study are through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the object of the study conducted on 193 lecturers determined by purposive random sampling technique at private universities in Central Java. The findings showed significant effects of person-organization fit on the optimal distinctive open innovation and on innovative work behavior. Moreover, person-job fit is of significant on optimal distinctive open innovation, and on innovative work behavior. In testing the effect of mediating variables, optimal distinctive open innovation is of significant on innovative work behavior which in turn affecting the significant influence of innovative work behavior on lecturer performance. The findings emphasize that the success-oriented way of thinking requires the expertise of employees to always create creative, superior and unique ideas. Private universities must always pay attention to the principles of industrial management and professionalism in human resource management, in order to survive and develop. Superior skills will produce superior performance, and superior skills are distinctive competence that supports the company to achieve positional advantage.
Exploring the Relationship Between Foreign Language Anxiety, Gender, Years of Learning English and Learners’ Oral English Achievement Amongst Chinese College Students
Authors: Tan Hualan , Xie Zhilong
Published: June 2020

English serves as a bridge of communication for the people from all over the world as it plays an increasingly crucial role in the process of globalization. In accordance with English curriculum standards issued by the Ministry of Education in 2011, the ultimate goal of English language discipline is to communicate. But over these years, China’s English education has been difficult to get out of the dilemma of “Dumb English”. When facing the real oral communication situations, students are still too nervous to speak with a great deal of fluency and accuracy. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the relationship between English language anxiety, gender, years of English learning and final oral English achievement by inviting 41 English major freshmen of foreign language departments of Nanchang Business College. For this purpose, this study adopts a reliable Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale developed by Horwitz and Cope (1986) to measure students’ anxiety. The results reveal that anxiety levels between males and females are similar; there is also no significant difference among years of learning English; however, a significantly negative correlation between college students’ foreign language anxiety and their oral English learning achievement was found.
Primary School Project Fostering Environmental Education through Art
Authors: Saraiva Elisa , Azevedo Maria Manuel
Published: June 2020

Promoting Education through the integration of Environmental Science and Art is a creative and innovative way to stimulate young people to learn Science and Art with pleasure. This study is based on the outcomes of an Educational Project implemented by Portuguese students from the D. Maria II School, V.N. Famalicão, Portugal. The project consisted in the implementation of several activities, exploring concepts related to 1) Science; 2) Art; and 3) Solidarity. The effectiveness of the project was assessed through student’s engagement, quality of interactions and resulting products. According students’ opinions, the experience of taking part in this project was exciting and help them to raise their understanding and interest about environmental issues. This study highlights the importance of taking advantage of art activities to teach and learn about environmental science.
In Light of Democracy and Corruption: Institutional Determinants of Electricity Provision
Authors: Borng Frida , Jagers Sverker C. , Povitkina Marina
Published: June 2020

Long-lasting democratic institutions have been found to matter for the universal provision of reliable electricity. In this article we revisit this finding, suggesting that the effect of democracy on electricity provision is moderated by the quality of institutions shaping the implementation of public policies. We test the hypothesis positing the interaction effect between democracy and corruption using cross-national data on the share of population living in unlit areas. The results show that democracy is associated with a higher electrification rate only in low-corrupt contexts. When corruption is widespread, democratic experience is not correlated with higher rates of electrification. These findings suggest that the effect of democratic institutions is conditional on the quality of the institutions that shape policy implementation.
Internal Carbon Financing with Transferable Offsets from Renewable Portfolio Standard
Authors: Yu Jongmin , Kim Hyo-Sun
Published: June 2020

Power generation under the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) can reduce greenhouse gas emissions below the baseline level, so entities may argue to use this attribute to meet the goal of Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). Although these two quantity-based regulation systems have different policy objectives, both mechanisms are implicitly linked by credit conversions depending on credit prices. This paper builds an analytic partial equilibrium model and derives market equilibria in a closed form to demonstrate how each mechanism influences the other by policy instruments such as a renewable requirement, a reduction target in greenhouse gas emission, levels of penalties, or marginal costs. We can compare “direct vs indirect” effectiveness of a regulatory changes across both markets with the case where converting renewable offsets are completed prohibited.
Closer to One Great Pool? Evidence from Structural Breaks inOil Price Differentials
Authors: Plante Michael , Strickler Grant
Published: June 2020

We show that the oil market has become closer to “one great pool,” in the sense that price differentials between crude oils of different qualities have generally become smaller over time. We document, in particular, that many of these price differentials experienced a major structural break in or around 2008, after which there was a marked reduction in their means and volatilities. Differentials between residual fuel oil, a low-quality fuel, and higher-valued products, such as gasoline and diesel, experienced similar breaks during the same time period. A growing ability of the global refinery sector to process lower-quality crude oil and the U.S. shale boom, which has unexpectedly boosted the supply of high-quality crude oil, are two factors consistent with these changes. Differentials between crude oils of similar quality in general did not experience breaks in or around 2008, although we do find evidence of breaks at other times.Crude oil price differentials, Oil, Structural breaks, Refining
CADASTRAL EFFECTS OF THE CONSOLIDATION PROCEDURE
Authors: Wojewodzic Tomasz , Dacko Aneta
Published: June 2020

Agricultural land consolidation schemes have been implemented in Poland with European Union financial support since 2004. The improvement of farm layout facilitates the achievement of economic benefits by farmers. However, methods for full evaluation of the economic viability of consolidation projects are still lacking. The aim of the paper was an attempt at determining the cadastral effects of consolidation proceedings received by land owners and county administrator offices as a result of sorting out plot borders and land registration as a consequence of the consolidation procedure. Conducted analyses show that, in entities characterised by the most fragmented area structure of farms, the overall non-productive benefits obtained jointly by land owners and county administrator offices, as a result of completing the consolidation procedure, can exceed the total cost of carrying out consolidation. However, where farms are characterised by a larger average surface area of agricultural plots subject to consolidation and where the shapes of such plots are regular, much smaller benefits should be expected. The proposed solutions require further improvement and adaptation to local conditions. Still, even these pioneer studies clearly demonstrate that cadastral effects of consolidation proceedings can prove important in the discussion over the economic viability of consolidation projects. It can encourage land owners and county administrator offices to take advantage of consolidation schemes, and constitute a strong argument in favour of continuing to finance consolidation projects from public funds.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COSTS IN POLISH DAIRY COOPERATIVES
Authors: Juszczyk Sławomir , Balłina Rafał , Juszczyk Juliusz
Published: June 2020

The paper presents problems related to the costs incurred for environmental protection in Polish dairy cooperatives. It was found, inter alia, that the costs of environmental protection in this industry sector are high and are rising rapidly. The costs of sewage disposal and treatment are of key importance as they represent the largest share in the total costs of environmental protection, i.e. nearly 95%. In 2018, they amounted to approximately PLN 1.5 million per cooperative, which was almost three times more than in 2004. Other environmental protection costs account for approximately 5% of total environmental protection costs. So, the key to environmental success in dairy cooperatives is rational wastewater management. Therefore, it is advisable for managers to consider building their own wastewater treatment plants with sizes and parameters appropriate to the scale of milk processing and the number of finished product ranges produced. The study also found that the costs of training employees and farmers on environmental protection are low, which may suggest the desirability of increasing them according to real needs, so as to ensure an appropriate level of understanding and persuasion of farmers -shareholders for further investments related to environmental protection. It was also found that the scale of milk processing and the number of manufactured assortments strongly affect the total costs of environmental protection of dairy cooperatives in Poland. Legal requirements regarding environmental protection are so restrictive and economically effective that their omission may lead to increasing financial, management, technological and legal difficulties. Therefore, the compliance of dairy cooperatives with legal environmental requirements is a must, which should generally be assessed positively.
DETERMINANTS OF THE SELECTION OF RAW MATERIALS USED IN ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION
Authors: Śmiglak-Krajewska Magdalena
Published: June 2020

The main purpose of this paper was to identify the factors affecting the selection of raw materials used by feed operators in feed production. An attempt was also made to indicate the barriers to increasing the use of native protein plants by feed operators in feed production. Today, many EU countries (including Poland) primarily rely on vegetable protein derived from genetically modified soya bean meal (mainly imported from South America and the U.S.) in addressing their needs for protein raw material used in animal feed. For many years now, Poland has taken steps to increase the production and use of native protein raw material to partially replace soya bean meal imports. The use of mixes of diverse domestic protein sources derived from grain legumes (peas, field beans, lupine) can provide an advantageous alternative to compound feeding stuff based on imported post-extraction soya bean meal. To meet the objective defined above, this paper relied on the results of a 2018 survey conducted with a sample of 29 feed operators located across the country. More than half (55%) of the enterprises surveyed did not use legumes in feed production; the use of legumes was above 10% in only 3% of respondents. When asked about the key factors affecting the selection of raw materials used in production processes, the respondents declared to be interested in buying large batches of homogeneous raw materials that meet specific quality parameters (33% replied “rather yes” and 67% replied “definitely yes”). The protein content of plant seeds used in feed production was identified as another aspect of extreme importance (55% replied “rather yes” and 24% replied “definitely yes”).
COMPETITIVENESS ON THE GLOBAL CEREAL MARKET
Authors: Kutkowska Barbara , Szuk Tomasz
Published: June 2020

The aim of the study was to assess competitiveness on the global cereal market in view of changes in production, export and import on the market in the years 1998-2017. As a source, data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) were used. The study assesses: trends involving changes in production, export and import, trends in the percentage share of the largest cereal producers, exporters and importers, and the evaluation of competitiveness of exporters. The top twenty cereal producers and exporters worldwide were analysed. In the period under examination, China, the United States and India remained the largest producers of cereals. In recent years, Russia and the Ukraine have significantly increased their share in production. Russia, the Ukraine and Brazil joined leading cereal exporters, next to the United States. The period in question is characterised by a strong concentration of countries producing and exporting cereal, and by an increase in export orientation among 20 largest cereal exporters on global markets. Poland, compared to other grain exporting countries, does not play a significant role, however, after the country’s accession to the European Union, its gradually improving.
INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF RURAL COMMUNES IN THE WIELKOPOLSKA PROVINCE
Authors: Głowicka-Wołoszyn Romana , Wieczorek Agata
Published: June 2020

The study aimed to assess the investment potential of the rural communes of Wielkopolska province in 2009-2017 and compare it with other administrative types of communes. Additionally, among all the rural communes a separate group located in the Metropolitan Area of Poznań (MAP) was distinguished. The study drew on data from the Local Data Bank maintained by the Central Statistical Office and on the database of indicators assessing the financial condition of local administrative units published by the Ministry of Finance. Descriptive statistics were used to compare the level of investment potential between communes, and dynamic statistics to measure changes in the phenomenon over time. An attempt was also made to assess the relationship between the investment potential of communes and the actual level of their investment expenditures. The investment potential of the Wielkopolska province was found highest among rural communes of the Metropolitan Area of Poznań, which inflated its average levels for all rural communes. The observed course of potential – its decline up until 2013 and subsequent growth – was related to EU budget perspectives 2007-2013 and 2014-2020. Moreover, the relationship between investment potential and investment expenditures was statistically significant only in urban and metropolitan rural communes.
POSSIBILITIES OF REDUCING AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM AGRICULTURE – SCENARIO FOR 2030
Authors: Jarosz Zuzanna , Faber Antoni
Published: June 2020

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possibility of ammonia emission reduction in 2030 by undertaking the activities specified in the “Advisory code of good agricultural practice for the reduction of ammonia emissions”. The methodology published by the European Environment Agency in 2016 has been used to estimate emissions. Projections were carried out for each type of category (animal production, use of mineral nitrogen fertilizers) and the total ammonia emission in 2030 was calculated, all results were compared to the base year 2005. Analyses have shown that the targets indicated in the NEC Directive would not be easy to achieve. Without the implementation of actions reducing ammonia emissions, it is expected that total emissions will rise by 2.7% by 2030. However, if we consider both emission categories separately, we can predict that NH3 emissions will increase more than 45% from the use of mineral fertilisers and decrease by 6% from animal production. The most significant reduction in total ammonia emissions can be achieved through ploughing manure immediately (preferably within 4 hours) after application. Another technique involves the replacement of urea with ammonium nitrate (-12.4%) and the splashless application of slurry with parallel ploughing of manure (-11.0%) that gives ample opportunity to achieve a notable reduction.
Ser residente em medicina de família na África em 2019
Authors: Ayisi-Boateng Nana Kwame , Ettang Enwongo , Makinde Moyosore Taiwo , Marcelino Yolanda , Robai Matifary Carolyne , Worseme Mohamed Umer , Yaka Prince Kabamba , Whalen-Browne Molly , Dyck Clayton , Jantsch Adelson Guaraci
Published: June 2020

Formar novos médicos de família é um desafio em qualquer cenário e muitas variáveis podem influenciar o sucesso ou o fracasso de um programa de residência. Este artigo é o resultado final de um trabalho colaborativo iniciado em junho de 2019, na Conferência Regional WONCA África em Kampala, Uganda, durante um workshop liderado pelo Centro Besrour do Colégio Canadense de Medicina de Família. Apresentamos aqui a perspectiva de um pequeno grupo de jovens médicos de família africanos sobre a experiência de ser residente em medicina de família na África em 2019, esperando que a imagem que representamos aqui ajude a promover as melhorias necessárias nos programas de residência na África em um futuro próximo.
Avaliando Acessibilidade em Sistemas de Comunicação com Usuários Cegos
Authors: Ferreira Simone Bacellar Leal , Da Silveira Denis Silva , Nunes Ricardo Rodrigues , Lima Claudia Simões Pinto da Cunha
Published: June 2020

É possível perceber que muitas organizações estão tirando proveito dos Sistemas de Informação para facilitar a comunicação e o relacionamento com seus clientes. Mas é importante lembrar que esses sistemas deverão atender diferentes pessoas, sendo que algumas delas podem ter limitações física, motora, auditiva ou visual. A presente pesquisa teve por objetivo avaliar como as pessoas cegas interagem com os sistemas de conversação da rede SACI e do site TERRA. Foram identificados problemas que podem impedir ou dificultar o acesso e o entendimento do conteúdo e gerou-se recomendações que podem contribuir para que os sistemas sejam mais acessíveis e de fácil uso para esse grupo de pessoas.
Editorial Vol. 4
Authors: Azevedo Leonardo Guerreiro
Published: June 2020

Editorial da quarta edição da iSys
Um Modelo de Dados para Trajetórias de Objetos Móveis com suporte a Agregação de Movimentos
Authors: Almeida Carlos Augusto de Santana
Published: June 2020

Neste trabalho é proposto um modelo conceitual para Data Warehouse de Trajetórias que permite analisar o comportamento dos objetos móveis sobre e entre regiões sobre diferentes níveis de granularidade. O modelo permite a segmentação de trajetórias em componentes, tais como paradas e movimentos, os quais podem transportar informações semânticas que dão significado a trajetória. Para amenizar o problema da grande quantidade de dados, as trajetórias são armazenadas de forma compactada através da sumarização de suas paradas e movimentos.
Editorial Vol. 6
Authors: Nunes Fátima De Lourdes dos Santos , Ralha Célia Ghedini , Siqueira Sean Wolfgand Matsui
Published: June 2020

Apresentação da edição de 2013 da iSys, com seu contexto, sua organização e lista de avaliadores que apoiaram a revista com revisões de artigos submetidos em 2012 e 2013.
InteliMED – Proposta de Sistema de Apoio ao Diagnóstico Médico para Dispositivos Móveis
Authors: Menezes Jr. Júlio , Gusmão Cristine
Published: June 2020

A estrutura de saúde pública no Brasil é organizada de modo a disponibilizar serviços de maneira descentralizada. Este cenário em tese viabilizaria o uso de dispositivos móveis para apoiar a atenção primária. Ainda assim percebe-se que há uma lacuna quanto ao uso desses meios em atenção primária à saúde, além de se fazerem necessárias ferramentas de apoio à tomada de decisão baseada em evidências coletadas, uma vez que muitas vezes o profissional de saúde, que essencialmente é generalista, sente a necessidade de um conjunto de informações que subsidiem a tomada de decisão em contextos mais específicos. Neste contexto, este artigo apresenta uma proposta de sistema de suporte à decisão para apoio ao diagnóstico médico utilizando inteligência computacional e dispositivos móveis (smartphones e tablets) – InteliMED.
Um Editor de Metadados para Documentar Padrões de Análise em uma Infraestrutura de Reuso
Authors: Peixoto Douglas Alves , Vegi Lucas Francisco da Matta , Lisboa-Filho Jugurta
Published: June 2020

O processo de desenvolvimento de software muitas vezes encontra obstáculos para reutilizar padrões de análise devido ao difícil acesso a estes artefatos computacionais. A falta de uma ferramenta que facilite o processo de documentação dos padrões de análise e de um repositório digital para armazená-los contribui negativamente na recuperação e reuso dos mesmos. Este trabalho apresenta a ferramenta DC2AP Metadata Editor. Esta ferramenta é um editor de metadados para padrões de análise baseada no modelo Dublin Core Application Profile for Analysis Patterns (DC2AP). Para organizar o processo de documentação dos padrões de análise e facilitar sua recuperação, o DC2AP Metadata Editor provê padrões de análise documentados como Linked Data, permitindo assim que o conhecimento armazenado nesses artefatos sejam compartilhados e automaticamente interpretados por software.
GetLB: Balanceamento de Carga Eficiente para o Escalonamento de Transações Eletrônicas Financeiras
Authors: Righi Rodrigo Da Rosa , Da Costa Cristiano André , Graebin Lucas , Jost Tiago , Andrade Alexandre
Published: June 2020

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as idéias para o desenvolvimento de um framework para balanceamento de carga chamado GetLB. Considerando o contexto de transferência eletrônica de fundos (TEF), GetLB oferece uma nova forma de organizar as interações entre o chaveador e as máquinas processadoras. Esta organização permite que o chaveador combine informações atualizadas para a execução de um algoritmo de programação dinâmica em vez de usar a abordagem Round-Robin entre as máquinas de processamento. O algoritmo de agendamento de GetLB divide as transações em diferentes tipos, combinando suas necessidades de CPU, memória e disco de dados de máquinas processadoras para oferecer um balanceamento de carga eficiente. Implementou-se um protótipo com RMI e testes revelaram que o quadro é viável para processamento de transações sobre os ambientes homogêneos e heterogêneos. Além disso, a avaliação apresentou as vantagens da adoção de algoritmos GetLB em vez da abordagem Round-Robin tradicional.
Editorial Vol. 8, Nº 1
Authors: Zarpelão Bruno Bogaz , Baião Fernanda Araujo , Siqueira Sean W. M. , Magdaleno Andréa Magalhães
Published: June 2020

Apresentação da edição de 2015.1 da iSys, com sua apresentação, sua organização e lista de avaliadores que apoiaram a revista com revisões de artigos submetidos entre dezembro/2014 e março/2015.
Programming fundamentals and human factors: an empirical study of three variables
Authors: Oliveira Osvaldo Luiz , Monteiro Ana Maria , Roman Norton Trevisan
Published: June 2020

In the present study we identify and experimentally investigate variations in the values of three important variables that are present in learning environments for programming fundamentals: the type of the source of problems (concrete vs. abstract); the type of the programming language grammar (context-free vs. natural language like); and the distance between the concepts in the source of problems and the programming language primitives (close vs. distant). We understand that the results of our research can be used to design better courses and learning material, to improve students' performance in the learning of introductory programming.
Especificação de Processos de Apoio Gerencial ao Processo de Testes de Software
Authors: Trovão Jeanne De Castro , Dias-Neto Arilo Claudio
Published: June 2020

Empresas de software estão sempre preocupadas em melhorar a qualidade de seus produtos e processos. Diversas estratégias podem ser aplicadas visando à obtenção de qualidade de processos. Uma delas consiste na integração de processos de apoio, que são aqueles que auxiliam um processo principal, contribuindo para o sucesso e qualidade deste processo e de seus produtos. Quando se fala em qualidade de produto de software, se remete às atividades de teste de software. Teste de software requer um gerenciamento adequado de seu processo para que os testes alcancem o sucesso e qualidade esperados, dentro do prazo e orçamento definidos. Para auxiliar este gerenciamento, processos de apoio gerencial podem ser integrados ao processo de testes de software. Este artigo apresenta a definição de dois processos de apoio ao processo de testes, Processo de Gerência de Riscos de Teste e Processo de Gerência de Recursos Humanos de Teste, visando contribuir com o gerenciamento das atividades de testes. Esses processos foram definidos tendo-se como base diversos modelos de maturidade e normas técnicas. Para avaliar os processos propostos, uma revisão por pares foi conduzida com especialistas das áreas referentes aos processos especificados e os resultados dessa avaliação sugerem que os processos aqui definidos estão adequados e possibilitam a aplicação deles de forma integrada ao processo de testes.
Editorial Vol. 8, Nº 3
Authors: Magdaleno Andrea Magalhaes , Siqueira Sean
Published: June 2020

Apresentação da edição de 2015.3 da iSys, com sua apresentação, sua organização e lista de avaliadores que apoiaram a revista com revisões de artigos submetidos entre julho/2015 e dezembro/2015.
Sistema para roteamento de veículos capacitados aplicando Métodos de Monte Carlo
Authors: De Carvalho Oliveira Rômulo Augusto , Delgado Karina Valdivia , Moreira Daniel Augusto
Published: June 2020

O Problema de Roteamento de Veículos (Vehicle Routing Problem, VRP) é um dos problemas de Otimização Combinatória mais estudados dentro da Computação e de grande relevância para as áreas de logística e transporte. Este trabalho apresenta um novo algoritmo para resolução do Problema de Roteamento de Veículos Capacitados (Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem, CVRP). O algoritmo proposto foi desenvolvido baseado em Simulações de Monte Carlo e na heurística de Clarke & Wright Savings e demonstrou resultados comparáveis aos melhores algoritmos existentes na literatura, superando trabalhos anteriores com Métodos de Monte Carlo. A comparação, análise e avaliação do algoritmo foram feitas com base em benchmarks de problemas existentes na literatura.
Editorial Vol. 8, Nº 4
Authors: Magdaleno Andrea Magalhaes , Siqueira Sean
Published: June 2020

A iSys (Revista Brasileira de Sistemas de Informação) é uma revista acadêmica voltada para publicações científicas na área de Sistemas de Informação. A revista é distribuída em formato eletrônico através do Sistema Eletrônico de Editoração de Revistas (http://www.seer.unirio.br/index.php/isys/index) e atualmente é mantida pela Comissão Especial em Sistemas de Informação (CE-SI), da Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC).

Nesta presente edição – de número 4 do Volume 8 (2015) – apresentamos 4 (quatro) artigos, dos quais 2 são versões estendidas dos melhores artigos do XI Simpósio Brasileiro de Sistemas de Informação (SBSI 2015) e 2 foram submetidos espontaneamente para a revista.
Editorial Vol. 9, Nº 1
Authors: Cappelli Claudia , Maciel Cristiano
Published: June 2020

A iSys é uma publicação científica da Comissão Especial de Sistemas de Informação (CESI) da Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC), com o apoio do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática (PPGI) do Departamento de Informática Aplicada (DIA) da UNIRIO. A revista é distribuída em formato eletrônico através do Sistema Eletrônico de Editoração de Revistas (http://www.seer.unirio.br/index.php/isys/index).

Nesta edição especial sobre Governo Eletrônico – de número 1 do Volume 9 (2016) – apresentamos 8 (oito) artigos, todos submetidos espontaneamente para a revista.
Um método quantitativo para avaliar a adoção de Dados Abertos nos Tribunais de Contas do Brasil
Authors: Silva Walter Gonçalino da , Maciel Cristiano , Castilho Fernando Bonemasou Moreira de , Girata Natalina Namie Hirata
Published: June 2020

Este trabalho visa conceber e testar um método para inspecionar o nível de adoção das políticas de Dados Governamentais Abertos com base na análise dos portais da transparência dos Tribunais de Contas dos Estados (TCE) do Brasil. O método permite pontuar os dados públicos dos Tribunais de Contas nas áreas de Gestão de Pessoas, Orçamento, Licitações e Contratos. Neste artigo são analisados os dados do TCE do Mato Grosso e da Região Centro-Oeste e do Distrito Federal, e discutidas questões relacionadas ao método. Em linhas gerais, observou-se que, apesar dos esforços de diversos tribunais, ainda há muito o que avançar para atingir um grau de qualidade das informações públicas de acordo com os dispositivos conceituais e legais que os Tribunais de Contas estão sujeitos.
Editorial Vol. 9, Nº 2
Authors: Nunes Fatima L. S. , Cidral Alexandre
Published: June 2020

ASys é uma publicação científica da Comissão Especial de Sistemas de Informação (CESI) da Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC), com o apoio do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática (PPGI) do Departamento de Informática Aplicada (DIA) da UNIRIO. A revista é distribuída em formato eletrônico através do Sistema Eletrônico de Editoração de Revistas (http://www.seer.unirio.br/index.php/isys/index).

Nesta edição especial sobre Educação em Sistemas de Informação – de número 2 do Volume 9 (2016) – apresentamos 5 (cinco) artigos, todos submetidos espontaneamente para a revista.