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Resiliência e reconhecimento em neocomunidades: o caso da comunidade quilombola morro de São João (TO)
Authors: Pizzio da Silva Alex , Toricelli Cleto Elaine Aparecida
Published: July 2017

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-1384.2016v13n3p1O cenário atual, caracterizado pelas transformações sociais e econômicas impostas pela globalização, tem produzido novos condicionamentos sociais, impactando diretamente as comunidades tradicionais e ampliando a vulnerabilidade. Cada comunidade apresenta maior ou menor capacidade de superação das adversidades. Aquelas que conseguem superá-las e ainda e se fortalecerem são consideradas pelos estudiosos como resilientes. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar o resultado de uma investigação realizada na comunidade quilombola Morro de São João, no Estado do Tocantins, em que se analisaram sua capacidade de resiliência e os fatores que possibilitam essa condição. A pesquisa desenvolvida possui natureza quanti-qualitativa e foi realizada por meio de um estudo de caso, utilizando como técnicas de coleta de dados a entrevista não estruturada, a observação participante, pesquisa documental, questionário e história de vida, que ocorreram durante as viagens ao campo, ocasião que permitiu também a participação nas cerimônias e nos festejos da comunidade. Os principais conceitos utilizados na análise teórica foram resiliência, neocomunidades, reconhecimento e cultura como recurso. A análise demonstrou que a comunidade possui capacidade de superação das adversidades, e o reconhecimento da identidade cultural constitui um fator de promoção da resiliência.
Notas sobre as implicações psicossociais da violência na baixa prostituição feminina na cidade de Fortaleza/CE
Authors: Silva Lorena Brito , Ximenes Verônica Morais
Published: July 2017

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-1384.2017v14n1p176Este artigo visa problematizar as implicações psicossociais da violência na baixa prostituição na cidade de Fortaleza/CE, buscando analisar as dinâmicas da violência e identificar suas expressões psicossociais no cotidiano das prostitutas. As violências contra prostitutas encontram-se veladas no universo da violência de gênero, reproduzindo a lógica de silenciamento que envolve a violência contra a mulher mesmo ocorrendo comumente no espaço público. A pesquisa teve uma perspectiva etnográfica, contou com a participação de 7 interlocutoras formais e utilizou a Análise de Conteúdo como referência. As análises apontam que a dinâmica da baixa prostituição é atravessada pelos arranjos territoriais, estando os códigos e regras da zona de prostituição em constante disputa com o território. A violência articula-se como uma teia relacional que acaba por impedir o reconhecimento do outro (classe, gênero ou raça/etnia) mediante o uso da força física e/ou simbólica, minando as possibilidades de diálogo, por um lado, e criando outros códigos, formas de interação e performances sociais, por outro.
A invisibilidade social e política dos agricultores familiares e seus reflexos nas relações com o Estado
Authors: Pereira Marlene De Paula , Botelho Maria Izabel Vieira
Published: July 2017

http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1807-1384.2017v14n2p113O presente artigo tem por objetivo fazer uma reflexão a respeito da invisibilidade social e política de alguns segmentos sociais, dentre os quais se destacam os agricultores familiares, e sobre os reflexos dessa invisibilidade na seara jurídica, visto que este segmento, com frequência enfrenta embates judiciais em decorrência do descumprimento da legislação ambiental. A metodologia empregada no trabalho foi a consulta aos arquivos do Ministério Público da Comarca de Viçosa – MG e análise processual. Conclui-se, com o trabalho que a invisibilidade social e política se estende para a área jurídica porque tais grupos sociais encontram dificuldades de acesso não apenas à informação, mas também aos mecanismos de defesa.
Percepción preliminar de los marcos regulatorios del sistema universitario iberoamericano: algunos avances investigativos
Authors: Contreras Francisco Ganga
Published: July 2017

La universidad es una institución del medievo, de carácter social y altamente respetada por las respectivas comunidades que la acogen, que ha demostrado una versatilidad a toda prueba al mantenerse vigente por tantos años, no obstante, ésta debe ser capaz de expresar su naturaleza comunitaria en la capacidad de estar al servicio de la sociedad que le dio vida, y por ende, requiere estar sujeta a los marcos establecidos para asegurar su adecuado funcionamiento.Tomando en cuenta esta realidad, se ha estimado conveniente realizar una indagación primaria cuya finalidad central es conocer la percepción que tienen los entendidos en gestión universitaria respecto al marco regulatorio en Iberoamérica. De lo que se trata definitivamente es de la presentación de avances preliminares, y para alcanzar este objetivo se procedió a la aplicación de una encuesta con preguntas cerradas a una muestra no probabilística e intencionada de 149 expertos pertenecientes a diferentes universidades iberoamericanas; siendo ocho  variables que se analizan a partir de un cuestionario auto aplicado a diferentes funcionarios universitarios.
Estilo de aprendizagem dos alunos do curso de Ciências Contábeis
Authors: Lima Filho Raimundo Nonato , Bezerra Eliane da Silva , Silva Thiago Bruno de Jesus
Published: July 2017

Esta pesquisa objetiva identificar o estilo de aprendizagem predominante em alunos do Curso de Graduação em Ciências Contábeis nas modalidades de ensino presencial e EAD em instituições públicas e privadas do Estado da Bahia. Para alcançar os objetivos propostos foi utilizado o Learning Style Inventory (LSI). Os participantes do estudo constituíram-se de 459 alunos do curso de Ciências Contábeis. Na análise estatística dos dados, constatou-se haver predominância do estilo de aprendizagem assimilador, representado por pessoas que aprendem por meio da observação reflexiva e conceituação abstrata. Sendo assim, este estudo contribui para melhoria do ensino aprendizagem em Contabilidade, uma vez que possibilita às instituições envolvidas conhecer o estilo de aprendizagem do aluno e assim, criar mecanismos cognitivos que facilitem o processamento das informações ao mesmo tempo em que permite direcionar sua metodologia levando em consideração o estilo predominante e o estímulo dos estilos secundários.
MBA – O que alunos e ex-alunos pensam a respeito do curso realizado, seu aprendizado, e do impacto em suas carreiras
Authors: Silva Patrícia Teixeira Maggi da , Godoy Arilda Schmidt
Published: July 2017

O MBA é um dos programas mais populares em educação gerencial nos dias atuais. Pesquisas conduzidas pelos órgãos acreditadores e por revistas especializadas e internacionalmente reconhecidas publicam periodicamente rankings de cursos e escolas com o objetivo de avaliar os aspectos objetivos relacionados ao MBA, entre eles: aumentos salariais, promoções, carreira e empregabilidade. O MBA também vem sofrendo críticas, destacando-se a falta de alinhamento de seu curriculum às necessidades do mundo dos negócios e a real contribuição para o desenvolvimento de gestores capazes de lidar com os desafios e a complexidade do ambiente de negócios contemporâneo. No esforço de ampliar a compreensão acerca do MBA, este artigo tem como objetivo descrever, sintetizar e analisar o que os alunos pensam sobre o MBA, destacando-se como eles avaliam o curso, o seu aprendizado e quais os impactos em suas carreiras. No plano empírico, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, com entrevistas semiestruturadas com 13 alunos de MBAs com especialização de uma instituição de ensino superior na cidade de São Paulo. Os resultados apontam avaliações positivas com relação ao curso e à aprendizagem e que o MBA por si só não garante ascensão de carreira e empregabilidade.
Gestão da docência universitária: o stress na vida dos professores iniciantes
Authors: Tauchen Gionara , Cofferri Fernanda Fátima , Castilla Eliana Ortiz , Alvarenga Bruna Telmo , Borges Daniele Simões , Neves Camila Ferreira Pinto das
Published: July 2017

A docência universitária é uma atividade profissional complexa e vem sendo reconfigurada pelas mudanças políticas, educacionais e econômicas que, muitas vezes, produzem situações de stress, excesso de trabalho e insatisfação profissional. Por isso, o presente artigo tem por objetivo compreender as percepções dos docentes universitários iniciantes sobre as situações de stress envolvidas no desempenho das suas atividades e funções. Foram entrevistados oito professores em exercício em uma universidade pública do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. A partir da produção e análise dos dados, mediante pesquisa qualitativa do tipo narrativa, as considerações dos entrevistados evidenciam que, muitas vezes, se sentem despreparados em situações de ensino, pressionados pelas demandas de produtividade científica, desconfortos ao lidar com situações administrativas e sobrecarga de atividades, principalmente no ensino e na gestão. Para lidar com situações de stress, os docentes desenvolvem processos de adaptação individual e coletiva e aprendem na prática como contornar as situações adversas que vivenciam, no cotidiano. Acreditamos que os docentes iniciantes têm anseios de promover uma educação de qualidade, apesar das adversidades e incertezas, pois sentem prazer na profissão e consideram ser professor universitário uma conquista e realização.
Pesquisadores brasileiros que publicam em periódicos internacionais: qual sua formação acadêmica?
Authors: Soares Sandro Vieira , Casa Nova Silvia Pereira de Castro
Published: July 2017

Publicar em um periódico internacional de alto impacto é como um sonho realizado, compartilhado por muitos professores, estudantes e diretores de programas de pós-graduação de diferentes nacionalidades. Este artigo tem como objetivo identificar as características dos autores que publicaram em revistas internacionais de alto impacto. Especificamente, o escopo deste estudo foi de autores afiliados a prestigiados programas de pós-graduação em Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Turismo no Brasil. A pesquisa foi realizada com base nos Relatórios de Avaliação do Ministério da Educação, currículos dos autores, estatística descritiva e testes estatísticos. Os testes indicaram que não há diferença significativa entre o número médio de artigos publicados por autor com formação no Brasil e no exterior, nos níveis de graduação, mestrado e pós-doutorado. Descobrimos que apenas o número médio de publicações de autores com doutorado completo no exterior é significativamente maior do que o número médio de publicações de autores com doutorado completo no Brasil. O número médio de publicações de doutores que fizeram parte de seu doutorado no exterior ficou em uma área cinzenta em nossos resultados, que não diferiu do número médio de publicações de quem concluiu seu doutorado exclusivamente no Brasil ou totalmente no exterior.
Knowing e Sensemanking: construção de sentido e renovação do conhecimento no ensino à distância
Authors: Rübenich Nilson Varella , Rocha Janine Cardoso , Fachinelli Ana Cristina
Published: July 2017

O conhecimento e sua forma de captação, gestão, criação e desenvolvimento têm despertado a atenção de pesquisadores e organizações, pois se por um lado há uma dependência do conhecimento dos indivíduos que nela atuam, por outro organizações são cada vez mais dependentes do conhecimento dos indivíduos que nela atuam. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste artigo é examinar como o knowing e o sensemaking se manifestam nas atividades de docentes na produção e criação de planos de ensino, conteúdos e atividade de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior – IES - em cursos na modalidade à distância. A pesquisa, estruturada como um estudo de caso, foi realizada com docentes recém-contratados para atuarem no Centro de Educação à Distância – CEAD – de uma IES que faz parte de uma rede de atuação nacional. Para o desenvolvimento deste estudo foram analisados documentos institucionais, realizadas observações diretas com a elaboração de diários de campo e, ao final, questionários abertos foram respondidos pelos docentes envolvidos. Os resultados indicam que o knowing e o sensemaking estão presentes no ambiente que transforma o saber através da ação. A renovação do conhecimento ocorre quando as ações são permeadas por sentidos, em que os saberes possuem significados e são explorados de forma intensa e valorosa.
Imersão internacional: uma avaliação de intercambistas de mestrado profissional
Authors: Almeida Alexandre Nascimento , Nunes André , Gonçalves Andréa de Oliveira , Da Silva Junior Luiz Honorato
Published: July 2017

A internacionalização de cursos das universidades envolve o fluxo de pessoas, informações e, eventualmente, recursos que se movem, tanto na direção das instituições estrangeiras com as quais se mantêm laços de cooperação acadêmica, quanto na direção oposta. Esse processo pode acarretar vantagens acadêmicas pela melhoria da formação, do ensino e da pesquisa e necessita ser continuamente avaliado a fim de aperfeiçoar os seus benefícios. Nesse sentido, este trabalho apresenta uma avaliação da iniciativa de imersão internacional de um mestrado profissional conforme a percepção do discente. Após 15 dias de atividades em Portugal, 26 alunos responderam um questionário com perguntas relacionadas à efetividade da imersão. Em geral, os resultados indicaram uma contribuição extremamente importante para a maioria das atividades realizadas, sugerindo uma relação de benefício/custo muito favorável da atividade. A principal dificuldade apontada pelos discentes para participação na imersão esteve relacionada à limitação e burocracia para obtenção de recursos em suas instituições de trabalho.
Identification and expression analysis of miR-144-5p and miR-130b-5p in dairy cattle
Authors: Li Zhixiong , Wang Hongliang , Chen Ling , Zhai Mengxing , Chen Si , Li Na , Liu Xiaolin
Published: July 2017

Abstract. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) can coordinate the main pathways involved in innate and adaptive immune responses by regulating gene expression. To explore the resistance to mastitis in cows, miR-144-5p and miR-130b-5p were identified in bovine mammary gland tissue and 14 potential target genes belonging to the chemokine signaling pathway, the arginine and proline metabolism pathway and the mRNA surveillance pathway were predicted. Subsequently, we estimated the relative expression of miR-144-5p and miR-130b-5p in cow mammary tissues by using stem-loop quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The results showed that the relative expression of miR-144-5p and miR-130b-5p in the mastitis-infected mammary tissues (n = 5) was significantly downregulated 0.14-fold (p < 0. 01) and upregulated 3.34-fold (p < 0. 01), respectively, compared to healthy tissues (n = 5). Our findings reveal that miR-144-5p and miR-130b-5p may have important roles in resistance to mastitis in dairy cattle.
Response to marine cloud brightening in a multi-model ensemble
Authors: Stjern Camilla W. , Muri Helene , Ahlm Lars , Boucher Olivier , Cole Jason N. S. , Ji Duoying , Jones Andy , Haywood Jim , Kravitz Ben , Lenton Andrew , Moore John C. , Niemeier Ulrike , Phipps Steven J. , Schmidt Hauke , Watanabe Shingo , Kristjánsson Jón Egill
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Here we show results from Earth System Model simulations from the marine cloud brightening experiment G4cdnc of the Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP). The nine contributing models prescribe a 50 % increase in the cloud droplet number concentration (CDNC) of low clouds over the global oceans, with the purpose of counteracting the radiative forcing due to anthropogenic greenhouse gases under the RCP4.5 scenario. The model ensemble median effective radiative forcing (ERF) amounts to −1.9 Wm−2, with a substantial inter-model spread of −0.6 to −2.5 Wm−2. The large spread is partly related to the considerable differences in clouds and their representation between the models, with an underestimation of low clouds in several of the models. All models predict a statistically significant temperature decrease with a median of (for years 2020–2060) −0.95 [−0.18 to −1.19] K relative to the RCP4.5 scenario, with particularly strong cooling over low-latitude continentss. Globally averaged there is a weak but significant precipitation decrease of −2.24 [−0.49 to −2.90] % due to a colder climate, but at low latitudes there is a 1.20 % increase over land. This increase is part of a circulation change where a strong negative TOA short-wave forcing over subtropical oceans, caused by increased albedo associated with the increasing CDNC, is compensated by rising motion and positive TOA long-wave signals over adjacent land regions.
Exploring the observational constraints on the simulation of brown carbon
Authors: Wang Xuan , Heald Colette L. , Liu Jiumeng , Weber Rodney J. , Campuzano-Jost Pedro , Jimenez Jose L. , Schwarz Joshua P. , Perring Anne E.
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Organic aerosols (OA) that strongly absorbs solar radiation in the near-UV are referred to as brown carbon (BrC). However the sources, evolution, and optical properties of BrC remain highly uncertain, and contribute significantly to uncertainty in the estimate of the global direct radiative effect (DRE) of aerosols. Previous modeling studies of BrC optical properties and DRE have been unable to fully evaluate model performance due to the lack of direct measurements of BrC absorption. In this study, we develop a global model simulation (GEOS-Chem) of BrC and test it against BrC absorption measurements from two aircraft campaigns in the continental U.S. (SEAC4RS and DC3). To our knowledge, this is the first study to compare simulated BrC absorption with direct ambient measurements. We show that the BrC absorption properties from biomass burning estimated based on previous laboratory measurements overestimate the aircraft measurements of ambient BrC absorption. In addition, applying a photochemical scheme to simulate bleaching/degradation of BrC improves model skill. The airborne observations are consistent with a mass absorption coefficient (MAC) of freshly emitted biomass burning OA of 0.57 m2 g−1 at 365 nm with an absorption Ångström exponents (AAE) = 3.1 for 300 & 600 wavelengths pair, coupled with a 1 day whitening e-folding time. Using the GEOS-Chem chemical transport model integrated with the RRTMG radiative transfer model, we estimate that the top-of-atmosphere all-sky direct radiative effect (DRE) of OA is −0.350 Wm−2, 10 % higher than that without consideration of BrC absorption. Therefore, our best estimate of the absorption DRE of BrC is +0.042 Wm−2. We suggest that the DRE of BrC has been overestimated previously due to the lack of observational constraints from direct measurements and omission of the effects of photochemical whitening.
Parcels v0.9: prototyping a Lagrangian Ocean Analysis framework
for the petascale age
Authors: Lange Michael , van Sebille Erik
Published: July 2017

Abstract. As Ocean General Circulation Models (OGCMs) move into the petascale age, where the output from global high-resolution model runs can be of the order of hundreds of terabytes in size, tools to analyse the output of these models will need to scale up too. Lagrangian Ocean Analysis, where virtual particles are tracked through hydrodynamic fields, is an increasingly popular way to analyse OGCM output, by mapping pathways and connectivity of biotic and abiotic particulates. However, the current software stack of Lagrangian Ocean Analysis codes is not dynamic enough to cope with the increasing complexity, scale and need for customisation of use-cases. Furthermore, most community codes are developed for stand-alone use, making it a nontrivial task to integrate virtual particles at runtime of the OGCM. Here, we introduce the new Parcels code, which was designed from the ground up to be sufficiently scalable to cope with petascale computing. We highlight its API design that combines flexibility and customisation with the ability to optimise for HPC workflows, following the paradigm of domain-specific languages. Parcels is primarily written in Python, utilising the wide range of tools available in the scientific Python ecosystem, while generating low-level C-code and using Just-In-Time compilation for performance-critical computation. We show a worked-out example of its API, and validate the accuracy of the code against seven idealised test cases. This version 0.9 of Parcels is focussed on laying out the API, with future work concentrating on optimisation, efficiency and at-runtime coupling with OGCMs.
Local Productive Arrangements and local development in non-metropolitan municipalities of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Authors:   Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales del Sur (IIESS)-CONICET-UNS. Departamento de Economía, San Andres 800, (8000) Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires (Argentina). mvalderete@iiess-conicet.gob.ar, Alderete María Verónica , Bacic Miguel Juan ,   Instituto de Economía, Rúa Pitágoras 353, CEP 13083-857 Barão Geraldo, Campinas/SP (Brasil). bacic@eco. unicamp.brc
Published: July 2017

The objective of this paper consists in analysing whether Local Productive Arrangements (APLs) - the Brazilian version of a cluster- can improve the local development of their host municipalities. Most studies concern about the identification and mapping of APL but only a few examine their effects on the socio-economic development of their regions. The major challenge to identifying lessons learned from APL is the lack of robust tools to measure whether or not such policies are successful at local development level. In this line a quantitative research is made to compare the local development among municipalities from the Sao Paulo State, in Brazil by using data from SEADE (Fundação Sistema Estadual de Análise de Dados). Local development is measured by a composite index (IDL) built by the authors and the Sao Paulo State Social Responsibility Index (IPRS). The former includes health and demographic dimensions which are not included in the latter. Municipalities with APL represent about 19% of the total. Based on analysis of variance, results suggest they have a better local development than municipalities without APL. Since most APLs are relevant for economic local development reasons, they play an important role both for the sectorial policies and for local development policy. This finding would validate the Sao Paulo State policies towards building and consolidation of APL.
New challenges in franchisor-franchisee relationship. An analysis from agency theory perspective
Authors:   Dpto. Dirección de Empresas “Juan J. Renau”. Facultad de Economía. Avda. Tarongers, s/n. 46022, Valencia (Spain). guinasan@alumni.uv.es, Navarro Sanfelix Guillermo , Puig Francisco ,   Dpto. Dirección de Empresas “Juan J. Renau”. Facultad de Economía. Avda. Tarongers, s/n. 46022, Valencia (Spain). francisco.puig@uv.es
Published: July 2017

Agency theory has been widely used in the franchising literature. This theory analyzes the contract relationships between the principal and agent and has been mostly applied to franchising in traditional sectors (e.g., restaurants, retailing, or travel agencies) where the processes and procedures can be easily standardized. Recently, there has been a spectacular development of high-intensity knowledge sectors, especially in the health sector (dentists, opticians, physiotherapists etc.), where many companies choose franchising to expand the network and improve the survival rates of franchisees, although this strategy goes against the traditional view of the agency theory. In this work, we propose to study this “new agency problem”, using the franchising business model as our research field. The know-how in high-knowledge-intensive sectors is difficult to codify and transfer, and it opens new possibilities for resource-based and intellectual capital perspectives to explain how knowledge assets are built into contracts in franchisor-franchisee relationships. Using resource-based theory and an intellectual capital perspective, we develop propositions on how to handle the knowledge transfer more efficiently. From this point of view, we propose an interorganizational dynamic contract to provide a more efficient knowledge transfer, thereby contributing to the success of the franchise networks as well as reducing the failure rates of franchisees’ outlets.
El Llano Subercaseaux. Desarrollo y pérdida de su identidad en la tipología residencial actual.
Authors: Alvarado Castro Paulina
Published: July 2017

El Llano Subercaseaux es un barrio conocido pero poco estudiado. Ubicado en la comuna de San Miguel, en Santiago, destaca por su estrecha relación urbana con el concepto de la ciudad jardín en la expansión de Santiago a principios del siglo XX. Sin embargo, el desarrollo inmobiliario en altura ha intervenido con fuerza el sector, modificando sus atributos originales. La investigación se centra en relevar el proceso de evolución del barrio a nivel histórico, urbano y arquitectónico, para comprender los conceptos que influyeron en la adaptación de su tipología residencial a través del tiempo y reconocer los valores que aún se mantienen, utilizando una metodología tipológica que de cuenta de ello.
Parque de Sal en Cahuil.
Authors: Villagrán Oyarzún Camilo
Published: July 2017

El proyecto Parque de Sal se presenta como una alternativa de espacio público para el poblado de Cahuil cuyo objetivo es contribuir al desarrollo local a través de la puesta en valor del paisaje cultural y productivo en torno a las salinas del estero Nilahue en Pichilemu. Mediante la recuperación de unas antiguas salinas abandonadas y aprovechándose de las características inherentes al contexto, la propuesta plantea un paisaje versátil, sensible a las variaciones estacionales del territorio que convive con la actividad salinera durante la época estival. El orden geométrico y la linealidad de los trazados salinos se constituyen en el principal insumo para el lenguaje paisajístico mientras que la arquitectura reinterpreta las pequeñas infraestructuras asociadas a la actividad para albergar el programa al aire libre que se distribuye a lo largo del parque.
Santiago Martínez Delgado, pionero del diseño gráfico colombiano: una reseña de su vida y obra
Authors: Bermúdez Aguirre Diego Giovanni
Published: July 2017

Hablar del diseño gráfico en Colombia como profesión autónoma es aproximarse a una historia todavía en construcción, dada la juventud de este espacio de conocimiento, el cual dio sus primeros pasos solo hasta principios del siglo XX, debido al desarrollo industrial que vino a definir un nuevo lenguaje de producción, estético y comunicativo que ahora se llama “diseño”. Este texto pretende acercarse a la vida de Santiago Martínez Delgado, uno de los primeros hombres que con su obra definió, en el contexto colombiano, los rumbos de una nueva forma de expresión y comunicación: el diseño gráfico. Se intenta comprender el carácter innovador presente en la vida y obra de este diseñador colombiano, desde la ciencia histórica a partir de la condición de lugar de producción, acercamiento al tiempo histórico como reconstrucción o representación de un presente por medio de un proceso de ficcionalización, el cual edifica y evidencia una ruptura temporal entre el pasado, asumido como espacio de experiencia, y el ahora (presente), constituido a partir de una visión prospectiva de la vida en el futuro, horizonte de expectativa.
Stimulating Manufacturing Excellence in SMEs
Authors: Childe Steve
Published: July 2017

This issue of Industry and Higher Education includes a selection of four papers based on presentations given at SMESME 99, a conference held in Plymouth, UK, on 29–31 March 1999.
Technical Efficiency of Manufacturing Firms in Cameroon: Sources and Determinants
Authors: Tingum Ernest Ngeh , Ofeh Moses A.
Published: July 2017

The primary objective of this study is to analyze the determinants of efficiency in manufacturing firms in Cameroon. The study used a stochastic frontier model employing RPED data of 319 firms from different manufacturing industries. The data are micro-level which is the most adequate type of data used in the estimation of these models. The model used is that outlined by Battese and Coelli (1995) which determines the causes of inefficiency in the manufacturing sector in Cameroon. The estimates of the stochastic production frontier with inefficiency effects model indicates that firms in Cameroon exhibit various degrees of technical inefficiency for the sample of firms considered. The results show that firm size plays an important role in explaining technical efficiency in the sub-sector of food processing. However, large firms reduce technical inefficiency levels of firms in all the sub sectors. Another important variable which has an effect in determining technical efficiency level is the foreign ownership variable. It is significant in food processing, wood processing, textile and garments as well as in the overall sample. Hence, it increases technical efficiency in all the sub-sectors. Finally, since an increase in age of firms leads to a reduction in efficiency levels in manufacturing firms, policies should be adopted to replace the existing capital in the large firms.
Analyzing Costs of Space Debris Removal in Basis of Three Kinds of Methods
Authors: Wen Jialin
Published: July 2017

The number of different space debris on the orbits around the earth has gotten more and more attentions. These debris pieces put spacecraft in a dangerous place. We built a model based on the problems of the space debris’ removal, discussing the cost of the three common methods (ground-based laser removing, water jet cutting and net-capture) for removing the debris. First we used the Monte Carlo to simulate the space debris’ number and speed. Then we built models for the three common methods respectively, explored the removing efficiency of different size of debris and their cost for removing a unit volume of the debris. Finally we find that The laser removing method is suiTable for medium-sized debris with the diameter less than 10cm, the water jet method is suiTable for large-sized debris with the diameter within 10cm and 1400cm, the net-capture method is suiTable for super-large-sized debris with diameter bigger than 1400cm. Also, we analyzed the advantages and shortcoming of each method.
Investigating the Petition of Marshall Islands against Britain in the International Court of Justice
Authors: Asadi Moghadam Sahar , Asgar Khani Abu Mohammad
Published: July 2017

The international court of justice was established by Charter of the United Nations and is considered as one of its integral parts in which only experienced and knowledgeable judges and lawyers can be employed. In fact, it consists of several independent judicial institutions. Marshall Islands, a country which was cruelly imposed to nuclear tests, was brave enough to sue powerful countries with nuclear weapons. In 1996, nuclear weapons case was considered by the international court of justice for the first time. All the court’s members came to this conclusion that these countries should stop their nuclear activities and they are not permitted to use any nuclear weapon. As a result they ratified a bill. Then, Marshall Islands’ petition was considered by the international court of justice in The Hague. This country also took legal action against U.S.A. and the federal judiciary of the United States accepted to take it into consideration. This paper aims at analyzing the petition of Marshall Islands against Britain in the international court of justice. According to the content of this petition, countries can’t develop their nuclear weapons which threat men and the world. As a result, the destruction of present nuclear weapons is the only effective way to achieve this goal.
Distraction Osteogenesis: Treatment of a Case with Maxillary Hypoplasia and Mandibular Prognatism
Authors: Apaydın Ayşegül , Yenigün Serdar , Can Taylan
Published: July 2017

method for treating mandibular prognathism, distraction osteogenesis (DO) of the maxillary complex is an alternative approach.

Methodology: The clinical and radiological examinations of a 29-year-old male revealed maxillary retrognathism and mandibular prognathism without a vertical abnormality. The patient was treated with maxillary advancement by DO and mandibular setback surgery. Results: Long-term functional muscle exercises were scheduled. No relapse has occurred.

Conclusions: We believe that the patient’s cooperation and commitment to the functional exercise program played the most important role in the long-term success. 

How to cite this article: Apaydın A, Yenigün S, Can T. Distraction Osteogenesis: Treatment of a Case with Maxillary Hypoplasia and Mandibular Prognatism. Int Dent Res 2011;3:92-94.

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
In Vitro Screening for Antioxidant and Anticholinesterase Effects of Uvaria littoralis Blume.: A Nootropic Phytotherapeutic Remedy
Authors: Rahman Abdur , Haque Anamul , Sahab Uddin Md. , Mohsin Mian Md. , Abu Sufian Mohammad , Mosiqur Rahman Md. , Ali Yusuf , Rajdoula Rafe Md. , M. Abdel-Daim Mohamed , Josim Uddin Md. , Asaduzzaman Md.
Published: July 2017

Background: Oxidative stress is strongly linked in the development of numerous chronic and degenerative disorders. Medicinal plants with antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities exert a key role for the management of oxidative stress related disorders mainly Alzheimer's disease (AD). Therefore the purpose of this study was to assess antioxidant potentiality and anticholinesterase inhibitory activity of crude methanolic extract (CME), petroleum ether fraction (PEF), chloroform fraction (CLF), ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) and aqueous fraction (AQF) of Uvaria littoralis (U. littoralis) leaves.
Methods: The antioxidant compounds namely total flavonoids contents (TFCs) and total proanthocyanidins contents (TPACCs) were determined for quantities constituent’s characterization. Antioxidant capacity of U. littoralis leaves were estimated by the iron reducing power (IRPA), 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and nitric oxide (NO) radical scavenging capacity. Anticholinesterase effects were estimated for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinestrase (BChE) activity.
Results: The EAF of U. littoralis leaves showed the highest TFCs as compared to CLF, CME, PEF and AQF. TPACCs were also found highest in EAF. The highest absorbance for IRPA was found in EAF (2.220 nm) with respect to CME and other fractions at the highest concentration. The EAF showed best DPPH and NO radical scavenging activity with IC50 values of 31.63 and 55.47 μg/mL, respectively with regard to CME and remaining fractions. The PEF represents highest AChE inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 35.19 μg/mL and CLF showed highest BChE inhibitory activity with IC50 values of 32.49 μg/mL.
Conclusions: The findings of the current study demonstrate the presence of antioxidant phytochemicals, likewise, turns out antioxidant and anticholinesterase potentiality of U. littoralis leaves which could be a prestigious candidate for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases especially AD.
NICKEL CATALYTIC PROPERTIES IN REACTION OF LIQUID-PHASE HYDROGENATION OF CARBON-CARBON DOUBLE BOND
Authors: Afineevskii Andreiy V. , Prozorov Dmitriy A. , Lukin Mikhail V. , Osadchaya Tatiana Yu. , Sukhachev Yaroslav P.
Published: July 2017

The hydrogenating of carbon-carbon double bond in a molecule of sodium maleate over a partially deactivated catalysts based on nickel in a water solution at atmospheric pressure was investigated. Kinetic regularities of the investigated processes were obtained. It was found that sulfide additives lead to the decrease in an order of the reaction for both skeletal and supported nickel catalysts, however, the correlation of activity versus the amounts of sulfur introduced is complex and independent on the amount of active metal on the catalyst surface. We proposed the method for the synthesis of a supported nickel catalyst resistant to oxidation with atmospheric oxygen and an activity of the one is more than twice better then activity of Raney nickel. The stability of the nickel catalyst (Raney nickel and nickel supported on silica) in the presence of sulfide ions impurities in the reaction system was shown. It was found that the supported nickel catalyst has a much higher resistance to deactivation than the skeletal catalyst. The role of the support at the adsorption of sulfide from solution during deactivation of the investigated catalysts was demonstrated. It was suggested that the higher stability of the supported catalyst for deactivation is due to the sorption of the catalytic poison by silica gel. It is suggested the possibility of adjusting the selectivity of the catalyst deactivation character without changing the nature of the solvent. It was presented the possibility of purposeful variation in a wide range of adsorption properties of the active metal surface relative to the reactants, which makes possible to develop approaches to the synthesis of catalysts with given parameters of activity and selectivity relative to certain classes of organic compounds.Forcitation:Afineevskii A.V., Prozorov D.A., Osadchaya T.Yu., Sukhachev Ya.P., Lukin M.V. Nickel catalytic properties in reaction of liquid-phase hydrogenation of carbon-carbon double bond. Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol. 2017. V. 60.N 6. P. 95-101.
Bilag 1. Adelige begravelser i Odense 1560-1670
Authors: Seesko Per
Published: July 2017

I skemaet findes henvisninger til de benyttede oplysninger om 1) adelige, for hvem vi ved, der blev afholdt en begravelsesceremoni i Odense på en bestemt dato, uanset om de siden overførtes til en an- den kirke; 2) adelige, som vi ved, der fandtes gravmæler over i Odenses kirker, uden at vi dog kender datoen for begravelsesceremoni eller overflytning til kirken. Der er altså ikke tale om nogen fuldstæn- dig opgørelse over adelige begravelser i Odense i det behandlede tidsrum.
Effect of Rheumatoid Factor on Vascular Stiffness in General Population without Joint Symptoms
Authors: Lee Ji Hyun , Tag Hee Sang , Kim Geun Tae , Kim Min Jeong , Lee Seung Geun , Park Eun Kyung , Koo Dong Wa
Published: July 2017

Objectives The role of rheumatoid factor (RF) in vascular stiffness and cardiovascular risk in subjects without joint symptoms remains unclear. We investigated vascular stiffness in subjects without joint symptoms using pulse wave velocity (PWV), calculated Framingham risk scores (FRS), an estimator of cardiovascular risk, and analyzed whether vascular stiffness and FRS were affected by RF. Methods Two hundred forty-two subjects were included in this population-based study. RF was quantified with turbid immunometry using a cut-off of RF > 15 IU/ml to denote RF positivity. Information was then obtained on joint symptoms. Brachial-ankle PWV (baPWV) was measured using an automated device. Results Of the 242 subjects, 15 were RF-positive. RF-positive subjects without joint symptoms had a higher baPWV and FRS than RF-negative subjects without joint symptoms, but the difference did not reach statistical significance. However, when we stratified the subjects into two groups (group A – high RF: RF ≥ 40 IU/ml; group B – low RF: RF < 40 IU/ml), group A showed significantly higher baPWV (1640.7 ± 179.6 ㎝/s vs. 1405.7 ± 225.7 ㎝/s, P= 0.008) and FRS (25.7 ± 4.87 vs. 11.8 ± 9.6, P< 0.001). Multiple regression analysis was used to examine potential confounders, and RF exhibited significant but modest effects on baPWV (adjusted R-squared = 0.038, P= 0.030). Conclusions In a sample of the general population without joint symptoms, higher levels of RF were associated with increased vascular stiffness, suggesting a pathophysiologic link between RF and endothelial dysfunction.
Masques, op. 34 de Karol Szymanowski. Une lecture architecturelle des principes harmoniques de « Tantris le bouffon », et esquisse d’une trajectoire interprétative
Authors: Alvarez Christophe
Published: July 2017

L’objectif de cette étude est de montrer – par une analyse rigoureuse des principes harmoniques qui gouvernent les multiples sections de la pièce – qu’au-delà d’une apparente hétérogénéité de surface, le discours musical de « Tantris le bouffon » desMasques, op. 34 de Karol Szymanowski est organisé de façon cohérente et subtile par l’interpénétration du niveau de perception immédiate du corps sonore et du niveau infra-sensible qui procède de l’ordre des fondamentales harmoniques. Cet article propose également des conseils d’interprétation, déterminés par l’expérience analytique.
La mémoire utile, fond et forme au menu des années 2000
Authors: Minotto Claude
Published: July 2017

À l’occasion du 50e anniversaire de la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal, Claude Minotto, son ancien directeur nous livre ses réflexions. Il nous présente d’abord un bref plaidoyer en faveur de la diversité, car à ses yeux, une fois les conditions de préservation assurées, l’important est l’utilité de ce qui est conservé. Il utilise l’expression qui sert d’entête au site Internet de la DGDA comme préambule à la présentation de divers défis qu’ont amené les changements technologiques de la première décennie des années 2000 à la discipline archivistique. Monsieur Minotto partage ensuite quelques anecdotes issues de ses années en tant que directeur de la DGDA afin d’illustrer l’importance des relations de cette dernière avec les autres entités de l’Université de Montréal. Il termine en soulignant différentes réalisations de l’équipe de la DGDA au cours de sa direction et confirme, en conclusion, la nécessité de préserver « la mémoire utile » et ce, peu importe le support et les évolutions technologiques.
La gestion des archives courantes et intermédiaires : la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal au rythme de sa clientèle
Authors: Bourhis Taïk , Denis Nathalie
Published: July 2017

Offrir des services de qualité à ses différentes clientèles a toujours été au coeur des priorités de la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives. Au fil des années et avec les nombreux développements technologiques qui sont venus transformer les façons de faire, les besoins et les attentes des membres du personnel de l’Université de Montréal pour la gestion de leurs documents n’ont cessé d’évoluer. Dans ce contexte, la division a entrepris de relever le défi et de mettre en place des solutions adaptées aux réalités de ses usagers. C’est en perfectionnant ses outils, en améliorant ses méthodes de travail, en donnant de la formation et en apportant une aide directe dans les unités académiques et administratives que l’équipe de la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives travaille tous les jours à assurer une saine et efficace  gestion des archives courantes et intermédiaires de l’Université.
Les archives définitives à la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal : accroissement, traitement, diffusion
Authors: Champagne Michel
Published: July 2017

Le texte présente la gestion des archives définitives à la Division de la gestion de document et des archives de l’Université de Montréal, l’un des éléments essentiels du mandat de cette unité. Après avoir situé les interventions de la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives dans le cadre de la Politique sur la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal, le texte aborde la question de l’accroissement des archives. Sont présentés tour à tour, l’impact du calendrier de conservation sur la conservation des archives institutionnelles et le processus d’acquisition des archives de sources privées. Par la suite, le texte décrit le traitement des archives définitives, tant le traitement préliminaire que le traitement définitif. Enfin, l’article brosse un tableau des différentes actions de la Division en ce qui concerne la diffusion des archives soit la référence, les expositions, les réseaux sociaux et d’autres projets de diffusion.
La Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal et l’Association des archivistes du Québec : des chemins croisés
Authors: Dugas Catherine
Published: July 2017

Une association telle que l’Association des archivistes du Québec ne peut croître sans l’apport de bénévoles dynamiques et dévoués. À travers le temps, plusieurs de ses acteurs importants ont été des archivistes employés de la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal. Cette présentation démontrera l’éventail des personnalités qui ont marqué l’histoire et contribué au développement de ces deux institutions.
Les prochains défis de la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’Université de Montréal
Authors: Baillargeon Diane
Published: July 2017

Depuis le début des années 1970, la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l’université de Montréal s’est imposée par son innovation, sa rigueur et son désir de communiquer son savoir et son savoir-faire. Reconnue internationalement pour l’exemplarité de ses méthodes de travail, l’article fait un retour sur les principales réalisations de la Division pour ensuite exposer les défis qui l’occuperont en terme de gouvernance informationnelle, de gestion des archives numériques et de valorisation des archives patrimoniales. L’auteure termine l’article avec les nouvelles définitions de la mission, de la vision et des valeurs de la Division ainsi qu’en soulignant l’importance d’entreprendre un exercice d’évaluation et de mesure de leurs services auprès de leurs partenaires.
« Chevauchements » territoriaux
Authors: Vincent Sylvie
Published: July 2017

Il est souvent question, dans les documents gouvernementaux, dans les dossiers juridiques et dans les médias, de « chevauchements » entre les territoires des Premières Nations et particulièrement, au Québec, entre les territoires des Algonquiens vivant au nord du Saint-Laurent : Cris, Naskapis, Innus, Atikamekw, Algonquins. À la lumière de ce qu’en ont dit les observateurs depuis le xviie siècle, cet article explore la notion de frontière, tant entre les territoires des nations algonquiennes qu’entre ceux des bandes et/ou communautés et des familles de ces différentes nations. Ces frontières ont-elles existé? Si oui, de quelle nature étaient-elles et comment s’est construite la notion de « chevauchement » qui perturbe aujourd’hui les relations entre les nations algonquiennes et entre les membres de chacune d’elles ? Ce texte s’inscrit dans la réflexion menée, à l’intérieur du programme « Peuples autochtones et gouvernance », par Étienne Le Roy, Jacques Leroux et Sylvie Vincent sur les représentations d’espace et les droits territoriaux.
En compétition pour construire des écoles
Authors: Lévesque Francis , Jubinville Mylène , Rodon Thierry
Published: July 2017

Les Inuits du Nunavik durent attendre le milieu du xxe siècle avant de vivre leurs premières expériences scolaires dans les
écoles de jour construites à leur intention par le gouvernement fédéral puis, à partir de
1963, par le gouvernement québécois. Ce texte trace l’histoire de l’établissement des écoles
au Nunavik afin de mettre en lumière le changement de paradigme de politique publique à
l’égard des Inuits du Nunavik entre l’arrêt Re Eskimo en 1939 et la signature de la
Convention de la Baie James et du Nord québécois en 1976. Il permet aussi d’illustrer
comment les modèles éducatifs imposés par Ottawa et Québec diffèrent. Les auteurs présentent
d’abord le contexte politique dans lequel s’articule l’implantation de l’éducation au
Nunavik, puis l’historique de l’établissement des modèles éducatifs imposés au Nunavik entre
1939 et 1976. Une brève discussion sur les différences entre le modèle éducatif fédéral et
le modèle éducatif provincial vient conclure cette étude.