bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cleaning Pictorial Heritage Management and Dissemination of Cleaning Records and Stratigraphic Data
Authors: García J. M. Barros , Juan C. M. Guillen
Published: October 2012

At present, the process of documentation can be considered the cornerstone of the different tasks within the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. However, this is not the case with cleaning. Despite its importance in the conservation of pictorial heritage, little effort has been made to improve the management and dissemination of information. Cleaning is one of the most usual procedures, yet, at the same time, it is also one of the most problematic and controversial. Therefore, it would be very useful that the information generated by cleaning could be widely disseminated and serve as reference for researchers and conservators around the world. When a conservator carries out a cleaning operation on a painting, two kinds of interrelated data are produced: stratigraphic data and cleaning records. Stratigraphic data are those concerning the configuration and composition of the stratigraphic structure on which the cleaning is carried out. Cleaning records gather together data concerning the actual cleaning process. All this information is key for conservators when working on other paintings. The information published is usually insufficient to understand how the intervention was carried out, so there is a need for standardized systems which allow a great deal of information to be gathered and disseminated with ease. This paper explains a selection of proposals, some of which are already in use, and others which are being developed: stratigraphic unit recording sheets, solubility test recording sheets and stratigraphic diagrams.
Heritage and Sustainable Development in Beirut: A New Ecology for the City
Authors: El-Khoury Nada
Published: October 2012

The objective of this reflection is to consider heritage as a model for sustainable development, whereby its appreciation contributes to the well-being of the city's citizens that we call Ecocity. The development challenges of Beirut, a city that is being reconstructed at an astounding speed after a civil war that modified a number of social values, highlights the objective: to create a link between heritage conservation, which considers the built environment and its functions, and sustainable development. In fragile urban environments such as Beirut, heritage must be considered as an inheritance to be at once preserved and encouraged to thrive. The city is at once a material and immaterial space which benefits from a global vision. The Ecocity is then the result of a balance, ever unstable, between the built environment and human requirements that alter over time. However this socio-economic evolution should not be considered in a negative light, as a healthy city is dependent on diversity and a respect for the balance between the built environment and its inhabitants. In fact, built heritage has always been diverse, however it has always found resolution by weaving together the lifestyles of its inhabitants with the local culture. These reflections have the capacity to pave the way for a reinterpretation of heritage conservation as a dynamic activity and viewing sustainable development as a contribution to growth of Ecocities.
Cultural European Routes: Transfer Experiences, Share Solutions (Certess)
Authors: Capp S.
Published: October 2012

This paper deals with the building-up of a methodological framework on how to develop and manage Cultural Routes (CRs) by making use of route development best practices and governance instruments targeted to foster sustainable cultural tourism. CRs are intended by the Council of Europe as “historical lines interconnecting one or more regions and organized around topics whose historical, artistic or social interest proves to be European, either because of the geographical layout of the route, or due to its contents and significance”. Most ECRs lack comprehensive methodologies and governance instruments to implement effective strategies at regional level. The draft methodology is intended to be tested and detailed under a European project (CERTESS) where partners, while designing their CR Route Plans, will: a) adopt customised Best Practices; b) develop and adopt well-suited governance tools; c) promote local enterprises and products along their routes by use of innovative immaterial services including ITC. CERTESS partners intend to make their activities sustainable by integrating their Plans into a ECR strategy for establishing Europe as a “first cultural tourism destination in the world”.
‘Irep En Kemet’ Project: Creating the Corpus of Wine in Ancient Egypt
Authors: Guasch-Jané M.R. , Fonseca S. , Ibrahim M.
Published: October 2012

Presented are the research objectives of the project ‘Irep en Kemet’ , Wine of Ancient Egypt, and the content of the website. This research project aims at documenting the complete corpus of wine in ancient Egypt and analysing the data (iconography, textual sources and artefacts) to unveil the importance of the ancient Egyptian wine culture legacy in the Mediterranean region. At this stage, a bibliographical researchable database relevant to wine, viticulture and winemaking in the ancient Egypt has been completed, a scene-detail database for the viticulture and winemaking scenes in the Egyptian tombs has been recorded, and the collected data will be studied and analysed. Our main goal is to provide scholars with a complete, comprehensive archaeological and bibliographical database for the scenes of viticulture and winemaking depicted in the Egyptian tombs throughout the ancient Egyptian history. The project's website (under construction) will include all the collected data, the study and analysis, as well as the results of our research.
The Polychrome Sinopia of Roman Mosaic at Lod (Israel): Pigments Characterization and Microstratigraphic Study
Authors: Piovesan R. , Maritan L. , Neguer J.
Published: October 2012

This paper presents the results of the archaeometric study on the pigments and the painting techniques used to produce the polichrome sinopia found under the tesserae of the Roman mosaic at Lod (Israel). The red, yellow, green and black paints, laying on the sovranucleus of the preparation mortar under the mosaic, were studied by polarised light microscopy on disperse pigments (PLM), reflected light microscopy (RLM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). The palette comprises red and yellow ochre, cinnabar, green earth and carbon black. The microstratigraphic analysis shows the presence of a carbonation layer including the pigment particles on the top of the mortars, indicating that the pigments were laid on a fresh mortar, according to a fresco technique.
An Integrated Methodology for the Digitization, Survey and Visualization of Santa Maria Patirion's Church
Authors: Ruggiero C. , Gallo A. , Lio A. , Zappani A. , Fortunato G. , Muzzupappa M.
Published: October 2012

In this paper we present a methodology for the digitization, the survey and the visualization of a 3D model built from a large scale object that combines the use of different hardware, software and geometric data. The results are a detailed virtual model used for the documentation of the preservation status of the artifact and a simplified 3D model for the navigation with an immersive stereoscopic visualization system.
Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Pacific Islands: Why Europe Should Listen in
Authors: Serrano K.A.
Published: October 2012

Pacific Island countries (PICs) are developing countries representing one of the culturally richest and most diverse regions worldwide. A decade ago, the realization evolved at international level that intangible cultural heritage (ICH) represents a development tool with an inherent commercial value. Regional initiatives are currently trying to balance objectives of development and protection of ICH with the need for commercial exploitation and effects of commodification. Yet, the same cannot be said about the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between PICs and the EU. The article advocates that current EU efforts in supporting regional and national processes meant to establish a preliminary level of legal protection for Pacific ICH are insufficient and inappropriate to the ‘living’ character of ICH. It promotes a more context-oriented design of intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions in EU policy instruments aimed at sustainable development of the Pacific region.
Towards a European Collaborative Data Infrastructure
Authors: Lecarpentier Damien , van de Sanden Mark , Wittenburg Peter
Published: October 2012

The EUDAT project is a pan-European data initiative that started in October 2011. The project brings together a unique consortium of 25 partners - including research communities, national data and high performance computing (HPC) centres, technology providers, and funding agencies - from 13 countries. EUDAT aims to build a sustainable cross-disciplinary and cross-national data infrastructure that provides a set of shared services for accessing and preserving research data. The design and deployment of these services is being coordinated by multi-disciplinary task forces comprising representatives from research communities and data centres. This short paper presents the achievements of the project during its first year and describes the services that have been chosen to meet the requirements of the initial research communities involved in the project.
Route of the World Heritage Monasteries in Portugal and a Digital Touristic Platform
Authors: Mendes José R. , Galvão Andreia , Martins Ana M. T.
Published: October 2012

We present the ongoing project Route of the World Heritage Monasteries in Portugal and emphasize the planned Digital Touristic Platform. It's been created as a partnership between local authorities where those monasteries are located and with higher education institutions and the National Management Institute of Heritage. It is been financed by European funds over 14,4M. We describe the strategic plan, the key actions and the model of governance. The role of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on growth and on employment related to cultural heritage and tourism is then approached referring to e-business and digital platforms particularly. We present the results and some new start-up projects as a result of the created synergies. The importance of Heritage Economics with the use of ICT as well as the lessons learned so far are analyzed.
The Portico of the Church of St. Francis in Urbino: A Digital Map for Monuments
Authors: Baratin Laura , Giuliano Monica , Checcucci Giovanni
Published: October 2012

This paper describes the preliminary study for restoration works on the portico of the Church of St. Francis in Urbino. The aim of this study is to develop models used for restoration works on the surfaces of the portico, based on a prior architectural survey using different methodologies. The research project was carried out in 2 phases: during the first phase quantitative data were obtained by means of formal-geometric surveys and during the second phase qualitative data were obtained by developing models. Results were diversified according to needs and the methods used in order to create a “digital map of the monument” in its context. In the last phase, the various methodologies were analysed and compared in order to evaluate their accuracy, convenience (in terms of times and costs) and application limits.
Nano-Materials for the Conservation and Preservation of Movable and Immovable Artworks
Authors: Baglioni P. , Giorgi R. , Chelazzi D.
Published: October 2012

In the context of the FP7 NANOFORART project (Nano-materials for the conservation and preservation of movable and immovable artworks) new nano-materials and responsive systems have been developed and experimented for the preservation of works of art. Conservation of cultural heritage is still mainly based on traditional methods and conventional materials that often lack the necessary compatibility with the original artworks and a durable performance in responding to the changes of natural environment and man-made activities. The main challenge of NANOFORART is the combination of functional materials arising from the recent developments in nano-science with innovative techniques in the restoration of works of art. The research activity has been focused on the development of manageable methodologies, based on nanosized structures and with a low environmental impact. The main tasks include the production of dispersions of nanoparticles, micellar solutions, microemulsions and gels, in order to offer new reliable pathways to restore works of art by combining the main features of soft and hard-matter systems for cultural heritage conservation. Great importance was also given to technology transfer to SMEs that will play an important role in the standardization of applicative protocols, in the up-scale and commercialization of technology and in the evaluation of the eco-toxicity of nano-materials. Important museums, such as the National Museum of Anthropology and History of Mexico City and the National Museum of Denmark, are validating the technology developed in the project, and providing training activities and dissemination of the developed techniques.
Assessment of Lichens' Metabolic and Degradation Products at Dornava Manor
Authors: Ropret P. , Tavzes S. , Retko K. , Legan L. , Spec T. , Ocepek N.
Published: October 2012

Five major types of lichen were discovered in the investigated specimens from Dornava Manor. All these lichens and/or their combinations are considered common lichenous overgrowth for the region and its climate. For all of the positively identified lichen species, it is common that they are found on a wide variety of calciferous or base-rich substrata, incl. mortar, brick, roofing tiles, walls, also in large urban areas (are not particularly disturbed by pollution/eutrophication), therefore preferring neutral to basic environment. They are well adapted to sunlight (from scarce direct solar irradiation to sites with very high direct solar irradiation) and can tolerate low water accessibility.

In some of the lichens parietin, an orange organic pigment, was found, indicating the sun exposed areas. Additionally, carotenoids and pulvinic acid derivatives were identified, from which the metabolic pathway of lichens can be determined. These products can also represent biomarkers that can be linked to the survival strategies of lichen communities in stressed environmental habitats. For many of the investigated samples the lichens' degradation products like oxalates were identified, mainly calcium oxalate Weddellite, while the ammonium oxalate Oxammite is also possible.
Laser Scanning and Infra-Red Thermographic Prospecting for Diagnostic Mapping and Restoration Projects: The Case the Painted Tombs at Cyrene (Libya)
Authors: Menozzi O. , Tamburrinoa C.
Published: October 2012

The team of Chieti University is involved in a GIS project of the monumental rupestrian necropolis of the Greco-Roman site of Cyrene (Libya). Because of the large number and of the monumentality of the tombs and of the rocky sanctuaries, the team is composed of a large number of scholars and technicians, including archaeologists, topographers, geologists, anthropologists, biologists, natural scientists, restorers and architects, working together and using different technologies, both for mapping and for projecting restoration and valorisation of these splendid but almost unknown monuments. In order to explain the methodologies and the technologies in use for this project, the Painted tombs of the northern and southern necropolis are presented in this paper, as examples of the technical protocols and of the multidisciplinary approach converging into a multilayer GIS project.
Development of Tools and Techniques to Survey, Assess, Stabilise, Monitor and Preserve Underwater Archaeological Sites: Sasmap
Authors: Gregory D. J.
Published: October 2012

Development of Tools and Techniques to Survey, Assess, Stabilise, Monitor and Preserve Underwater Archaeological Sites (SASMAP) is an EC funded project, with the purpose of developing new technologies and best practices in order to locate, assess and manage Europe's underwater cultural heritage in a more effective way than is possible today. SASMAP will take holistic- and process- based approaches to investigate underwater environments and the archaeological sites contained therein. SASMAP will benefit the management of underwater cultural heritage in Europe and in the rest of the world by providing valuable tools to plan the preservation of offshore archaeological sites and their contents in accordance with both the Treaty of Valletta (1992) and research driven investigations.

The need for SASMAP is based on the results from previous and current EU initiatives, the networks resulting from these projects and on-going research at the consortium's institutions. Within SASMAP a holistic approach will be taken to locating, assessing, monitoring and safeguarding underwater cultural heritage. This will involve developing and utilising tools and technologies to allow “down-scaling” from the large scale regional level, moving on to the local site level and finally to the individual components of a site. Results obtained from the down-scaling approach at the proposed study areas will show the effectiveness of such an approach for locating and detailed mapping of archaeological sites and their preservation potential. The end results of this approach will be used to develop a plan for assessing archaeological sites in European waters. From a management point of view this is an up-scaling approach to planning (bottom up). All information and experiences obtained during the course of the project will be utilised to enhance and develop existing legislation and best practice for mapping and preserving Europe's underwater and coastal heritage. The project started in September 2012 and the aim of the paper is to give a brief introduction to the project.
Modular System of Sensors for Monitoring of Museums' Internal Environment
Authors: Valach J. , Juliš K. , Štefcová P.
Published: October 2012

The paper outlines basic concepts of the system for indoor climate monitoring being currently developed in a four-year project. The project concentrates on building system of sensors, the related infrastructure for communication between these sensors and the server for centralized data storage and processing. The components of the planned system are highly modular for adjustment to specific requirements of given collection. The project's aim is to provide basis for remote monitoring of indoor climate and environment of exhibitions and depositories of museums, galleries, archives, etc. situated in historical buildings like castles, chateaus, town halls, where the protection of the building limits measures for indoor climate optimization. Finally the expected outcomes envisage the development of specialized sensors mainly for pest control and development of portable version of data sensing units for supervision of environmental parameters of collection during transport.
A Photogrammetric Analysis of Cuneiform Tablets for the Purpose of Digital Reconstruction
Authors: Lewis A. , Ch'ng E.
Published: October 2012

Despite the advances made in the recording and cataloguing of cuneiform tablets, there is still much work to be done in the field of cuneiform reconstruction. The processes employed to rebuild cuneiform fragments still rely on glue and putty, with manual matching of fragments from catalogues or individual collections. The reconstruction process is hindered by inadequate information about the size and shape of fragments, and the inaccessibility of the original fragments makes finding information difficult in some collections. Most catalogue data associated with cuneiform tablets concerns the content of the text, and not the physical appearance of complete or fragmented tablets. This paper shows how photogrammetric analysis of cuneiform tablets can be used to retrieve physical information directly from source materials without the risk of human error. An initial scan of 8000 images from the CDLI database has already revealed interesting new information about the tablets held in cuneiform archives, and offered new avenues for research within the cuneiform reconstruction process.
A Complete Morphological Study of the Right Hand of Bronzo “A” Di Riace
Authors: Muzzupappa M. , Gallo A. , Mattanò R. M. , Ruggiero C. , Bruno F.
Published: October 2012

The Riace Bronzes represent one of the most important masterpieces of Magna Graecia archaeology, and of the whole world artistic heritage. The Bronzes, other than for their exquisite workmanship, are also interesting for the mysteries which surround their history. The countless hypotheses about their identity, origin and authors are supported by many studies of historical and iconographic nature. This paper describes a complete morphological study of the Riace Bronzes in order to provide to the archaeologists some objective data about the shape of the most interesting and controversial part of the Bronzes: the right hand of Bronzo “A”. This study aims to provide a series of geometrical data which could help to identify the object that the A Bronze was gripping. This questions is, in fact, one of the fundamental steps for the individuation of the Bronze A's identity.
Uav Systems for Photogrammetric Data Acquisition of Archaeological Sites
Authors: Brutto M. Lo , Borruso A. , D'Argenio A.
Published: October 2012

The use of UAV systems for surveying archaeological sites is becoming progressively more common due to the considerable potential in terms of rapidity of survey, costs and accuracy. The paper presents the first results of the photogrammetric survey of the archaeological site of Himera in Sicily (Italy) using by UAV systems. A complete documentation of the site through the production of a DSM and an ortho image were carried out. The research further evaluated two different image processing workflows: a typical photogrammetric approach and a computer vision approach. An ortho image of the archaeological site with a very high resolution was obtained.
Gis and 3D Models as Support to Documentation and Planning of the Baku Historical Centre (Republic of Azerbaijan)
Authors: Baratin Laura , Bertozzi Sara , Moretti Elvio , Spinella Michele
Published: October 2012

The walled city of Baku, Icherisheher has been described as one of the best examples of a city that has retained its historical stratigraphy in over a thousand years, where the different influences and its evolution in time may be appreciated. In realising the Master Plan of the historical city, many problems were solved with different information technologies (GIS, DEM, DTM, etc.) for the survey and data mapping management during all the phases of the project. Initially the analysis was addressed to systematic reading of the documents collected during the iconographic study, verifying the process of deterioration that the historic city had suffered during various periods from the Khans to the Tsarist domain, and from the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Soviet period through to its independence. The entire central part of the historic city was analyzed, including not only on its special architectural and urban monuments, but even minor buildings, which are in part still intact, used as a basis for a digital map created in order to focus on Baku's historical evolution. A three-dimensional model of the historic centre of Baku was then produced as a basis not only for virtual navigation in real time, but as additional support for planning studies and to better understand the principles of various design choices. The request to produce a model in VRML format addressed the choice of better modelling methods. The combination of these different technologies and their application in the analysis of historical cities led to further considerations on data acquisition systems, standardization of formats, the use of survey instruments and the use of different software, etc., all fundamental elements to the define their correct use.
Issues to Be Addressed for Transforming a Digital Library Application for Experts into One for Final Users
Authors: Agosti M. , Benfante L. , Manfioletti M. , Orio N. , Ponchia C.
Published: October 2012

This paper reports on the effort we made in adapting and opening a specialist tool, focused on illumination and designed purposely for scholars and researchers, in order to be suitable also for the general public. We describe the ongoing process we are conducting: the adaptation and the improvement of the IPSA digital archive using the results we collected after several sessions of user interviews, following suggestions of both scholars and simple users. We discuss user studies dynamics, that we consider as a loop-interaction, and the consequences that they entail upon the system design.
The Arab Image Foundation: Collecting, Studying and Preserving Photographs from the Middle East and North Africa
Authors: Arida Zeina , Mokaiesh Rima
Published: October 2012

The Arab Image Foundation (AIF) has been collecting, studying and preserving photographs from the Middle East and North Africa since 1997. It runs curatorial and research projects, and activities related to photograph preservation. Fifteen years after its creation, the AIF's archive holds over 600,000 images, including complete collections entrusted by photographers such as Hashem el Madani (Lebanon) or Kamil and Rifaat Chadirji (Iraq). Such collections require sustained efforts in terms of archiving, documenting and digitizing. In addition to the care of its own collection, the AIF's current preservation programs include the Middle East Photograph Preservation Initiative (MEPPI), which seeks to identify and offer training to significant photographic collections in a region where expertise in conservation and preservation is all too often absent. The AIF is also a member of the Modern Heritage Observatory, a coalition which campaigns for the preservation of modern cultural heritage through the creation of a regional network of individuals and institutions committed to its cause.
RNA-ID, a highly sensitive and robust method to identify cis-regulatory sequences using superfolder GFP and a fluorescence-based assay
Authors: Dean Kimberly M. , Grayhack Elizabeth J.
Published: October 2012

We have developed a robust and sensitive method, called RNA-ID, to screen for cis-regulatory sequences in RNA using fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) of yeast cells bearing a reporter in which expression of both superfolder green fluorescent protein (GFP) and yeast codon-optimized mCherry red fluorescent protein (RFP) is driven by the bidirectional GAL1,10 promoter. This method recapitulates previously reported progressive inhibition of translation mediated by increasing numbers of CGA codon pairs, and restoration of expression by introduction of a tRNA with an anticodon that base pairs exactly with the CGA codon. This method also reproduces effects of paromomycin and context on stop codon read-through. Five key features of this method contribute to its effectiveness as a selection for regulatory sequences: The system exhibits greater than a 250-fold dynamic range, a quantitative and dose-dependent response to known inhibitory sequences, exquisite resolution that allows nearly complete physical separation of distinct populations, and a reproducible signal between different cells transformed with the identical reporter, all of which are coupled with simple methods involving ligation-independent cloning, to create large libraries. Moreover, we provide evidence that there are sequences within a 9-nt library that cause reduced GFP fluorescence, suggesting that there are novel cis-regulatory sequences to be found even in this short sequence space. This method is widely applicable to the study of both RNA-mediated and codon-mediated effects on expression.
Negotiating the 'Trading Zone'. Creating a Shared Information Infrastructure in the Dutch Public Safety Sector .
Authors: Boersma Kees , Wagenaar Pieter , Wolbers Jeroen
Published: October 2012

Our main concern in this article is whether nation-wide information technology (IT) infrastructures or systems in emergency response and disaster management are the solution to the communication problems the safety sector suffers from. It has been argued that implementing nation-wide IT systems will help to create shared cognition and situational awareness among relief workers. We put this claim to the test by presenting a case study on the introduction of ‘netcentric work’, an IT system-based platform aiming at the creation of situational awareness for professionals in the safety sector in the Netherlands. The outcome of our research is that the negotiation with relevant stakeholders by the Dutch government has lead to the emergence of several fragmented IT systems. It becomes clear that a top-down implementation strategy for a single nation-wide information system will fail because of the fragmentation of the Dutch safety sector it is supposed to be a solution to. As the US safety sector is at least as fragmented as its Dutch counterpart, this may serve as a caveat for the introduction of similar IT systems in the US.
Alphabet Energy: Thermoelectrics and Market Entry
Authors: Alexander Beverly , Boscoe Adam , Cabot Mason , Dawsey Philip , Barreau Luc Emmanuel , Griffith Russell
Published: October 2012

Alphabet Energy was founded in 2009 with a new thermoelectric technology that had the potential to advance energy efficiency by recovering heat wasted in combustion and mechanical processes. Matt Scullin, Alphabet's founder, and his team were convinced that their product was cheaper to produce, and therefore had more than 80 different potential applications. By 2010, Alphabet was facing its biggest challenge yet—how to select its initial market. After receiving seed funding in early 2010, Alphabet was choosing among four markets: Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Power Generation, and Manufacturing.
Ecosystem Advantage: How to Successfully Harness the Power of Partners
Authors: Williamson Peter James , De Meyer Arnoud
Published: October 2012

Changes in the global environment are generating opportunities for companies to build advantage by creating loosely coupled networks or ecosystems. Ecosystems are larger, more diverse, and more fluid than a traditional set of bilateral partnerships or complementors. By leveraging ecosystems, companies can deliver complex solutions while maintaining corporate focus. This article describes six keys to unlock ecosystem advantage: pinpointing where value is created, defining an architecture of differentiated partner roles, stimulating complementary partner investments, reducing the transaction costs, facilitating joint learning across the network, and engineering effective ways to capture profit.
A Fat Debate on Big Food? Unraveling Blogosphere Reactions
Authors: Kolk Ans , Lee Hsin-Hsuan Meg , Van Dolen Willemijn
Published: October 2012

Confronted with public concerns about health and obesity, food companies are taking several initiatives. However, it is unclear to what extent they should communicate these policies. This article explores reactions in the blogosphere to health-related announcements by large food companies. Results show that taste-related announcements generate not only more reactions, but also more positive buzz than knowledge-related announcements. Valence is influenced by issue association per company type: those with highest obesity associations generate more negative blog posts. In case of low issue association, there are only limited blogosphere reactions. This analysis has important implications for managing interaction with social media.
Development of sprayed CuInS2thin film absorber for nanostructured solar cell
Authors: Katerski Atanas , Kärber Erki , Krunks Malle , Mikli Valdek , Mere Arvo
Published: October 2012

CuInS2(CIS) films were prepared by chemical spray pyrolysis (CSP) method in air using CuCl2, InCl3and SC(NH2)2as precursor materials. The effect of the absorber growth temperature in the interval of 240-350 °C and precursors’ molar ratio in the spray solution on the CIS film properties and ZnO/In2S3/CIS-type CSP-deposited thin film solar cell output characteristics has been studied. CIS films were characterized by XRD and EDX, solar cells were characterized by IV curves in dark and under illumination, and junction barrier height (Φb). The highest Φbof 1170 meV and open circuit voltage (Voc) of 560 mV were recorded for the cell with CIS absorber grown at 250 °C. Increasing the CIS deposition temperature decreases Φband Voc, makes a component of solar cell photosensitive and increases current density. The precursors’ molar ratio in spray solution becomes relevant at CIS growth temperatures higher than 300 °C as deposition of thiourea-rich solutions suppresses oxide formation in CIS layer and contributes to higher open circuit voltage.
Aspectos psicossociais associados a diferentes fases do transplante hepático pediátrico
Authors: Anton Márcia Camaratta , Piccinini Cesar Augusto
Published: October 2012

Este estudo buscou investigar os aspectos psicossociais associados a diferentes fases do processo de transplante hepático pediátrico. Participaram do estudo seis mães de crianças com idades entre 4 e 8 anos e que haviam realizado transplante hepático há menos de seis anos. As mães responderam a uma entrevista que investigava sentimentos e vivências da família, nas diferentes fases da doença. Análise de conteúdo qualitativa mostrou intenso sofrimento emocional da criança e da família durante todo o processo. O período de espera e a cirurgia foram vivenciados como os mais estressantes, em virtude do medo intenso da morte. Os resultados apontam para importância do acompanhamento psicológico precoce e sistemático às crianças e às famílias, em todas as fases do processo.
A relação entre governo eletrônico e governança eletrônica no governo federal brasileiro
Authors: Guimarães Tomás de Aquino , Medeiros Paulo Henrique Ramos
Published: October 2012

O artigo investiga as contribuições do governo eletrônico para a governança eletrônica no âmbito do governo federal do Brasil. Governança eletrônica é entendida como um processo que visa a manifestação política e a participação da sociedade civil, junto ao governo, por meios eletrônicos, na formulação, acompanhamento da implementação e avaliação das políticas públicas, com vista ao desenvolvimento da cidadania e da democracia. A pesquisa baseou-se na opinião de 27 informantes-chave dos quatro setores que atuam no e-gov: setor público, iniciativa privada, Terceiro Setor e Academia. A análise de conteúdo foi o método utilizado na pesquisa qualitativa para se extrair a percepção dos entrevistados sobre a política de e-gov, tendo sido utilizado o software Atlas.ti para auxiliar na ordenação conceitual dos dados coletados. Concluiu-se que a governança eletrônica, no nível federal, encontra-se em fase inicial de desenvolvimento, com pouca participação dos cidadãos na formulação das políticas públicas, ou seja, uma fraca influência da sociedade civil na tomada de decisão, por meio da Internet, relativa ao estabelecimento da agenda governamental de políticas públicas.
A suposta modernização das relações de trabalho nas incubadoras de empreendimentos
Authors: Zouain Deborah Moraes , Torres Luciana Silva
Published: October 2012

Muito se tem escrito sobre a desigualdade social nos países subdesenvolvidos e a incapacidade do Estado de garantir o exercício da cidadania a todos os indivíduos. Para muitos, foi o acelerado desenvolvimento da microinformática que consolidou a globalização, acirrando a desigualdade, tanto interna quanto entre países, e estabelecendo uma rede de conflitos. Simultaneamente, surgiram no Brasil novas formas de organização com a proposta de colaborar com o Estado na mobilização de setores socioeconômicos, visando ao resgate da cidadania dos excluídos. É o caso das associações da sociedade civil - formadoras do chamado terceiro setor -e das incubadoras de empresas; geralmente, criadas em universidades e institutos de pesquisa. Nessa discussão, o conceito de inclusão se torna mais amplo, pois agora não basta assegurar educação, saúde e renda, mas também incentivar a reflexão, a iniciativa e a autonomia, num processo que muitos chamam de empreendedorismo humano. A idéia é romper com o paradigma fordista (Tenório: 2000) do início do século XX, principalmente quanto às relações de trabalho. No caso do Brasil, o objetivo é conceber novas formas de organização que respondam às características do modelo de desenvolvimento do país, baseadas em modelos americanos de empreendedorismo social e econômico, mas apropriando-se desse modelo de forma crítica (Guerreiro Ramos: 1965). Apesar dos muitos desvios, boa parte dessas organizações tem sido bem-sucedida, no mínimo, pela criação de novos postos de trabalho; primeiro passo para o desenvolvimento social. Nesse sentido, este artigo pretende analisar supostas inovações nas relações de trabalho nas incubadoras de empreendimentos.
Capacitação tecnológica e inovação nas empresas brasileiras: balanço e perspectivas
Authors: Maculan Anne-Marie
Published: October 2012

O artigo tem por objetivo analisar o processo de capacitação tecnológica da indústria brasileira utilizando as informações publicadas pelo IBGE no relatório PINTEC 2000. Procura-se identificar a natureza e a intensidade das atividades inovadoras, o grau de novidade das mudanças implementadas, as fontes de informação utilizadas e a interação com fornecedores ou compradores. As relações de cooperação com outras empresas ou instituições de pesquisa permitem relacionar as práticas e o desempenho inovador com a possível existência de um sistema nacional de inovação e com os desafios do processo inovador no contexto da economia baseada no conhecimento. Em conclusão as empresas inovam sim mas de maneira tradicional com a modernização tecnológica mais de como introdução de novos produtos e mais pela substituição de máquinas mais de com a partir de investimentos em P & D.
Incubadoras de empresas, inovação tecnológica e ação governamental: o caso de Santa Rita do Sapucaí (MG)
Authors: Ribeiro Simone Abreu , Andrade Raphael Medina Gomes de , Zambalde André Luiz
Published: October 2012

O processo de difusão de novas tecnologias tem transformado o atual cenário empresarial, uma vez que ameaça a sobrevivência de empresas e promove novos mercados. Para enfrentar novos desafios, portanto, empresas apóiam-se na inovação tecnológica para capturar mercados e criar vantagens competitivas. Entretanto, a despeito desse esforço, é necessário o incentivo por parte do Poder Público nas empresas. O presente artigo trata de um estudo de caso realizado num município inovador (Santa Rita do Sapucaí, parte integrante do "Vale da Eletrônica"), objetivando compreender o papel do Poder Público na promoção da inovação tecnológica em uma incubadora de empresas. A pesquisa conclui que a parceria entre o Poder Público e a incubadora de empresas pode ser uma tentativa de amenizar o problema de desemprego estrutural vivenciado no Brasil, além de propiciar vantagens para as empresas abrigadas e para a economia da região, uma vez que produz pesquisa e desenvolvimento econômico e social.
Acumulação de capacidades tecnológicas e performance técnico-econômica: diferenças inter-empresariais na indústria moveleira no Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Ben Fernando
Published: October 2012

Este artigo examina as implicações da acumulação de capacidades tecnológicas para diferenças entre empresas em termos de aprimoramento da performance técnico-econômica. Essas questões são examinadas por meio do estudo de caso comparativo em duas empresas da indústria moveleira no estado no Rio Grande Sul: D'Itália Moveis Industriais Ltda (1990-2000) e Pozza SA Industrial Moveleira (1963-2000). A métrica para examinar capacidades tecnológicas identifica tipos e níveis de capacidades para três funções: (i) processos e organizações da produção; (ii) produtos e (iii) equipamentos. O exame da performance técnico-econômica é realizado à base de 16 diferentes indicadores. Este estudo baseia-se em evidências empíricas de primeira-mão coletadas por meio de múltiplas técnicas durante extensivo trabalho de campo nas duas empresas. Embora as duas empresas tenham nascido e crescido no mesmo setor industrial e tenham operado durante grande parte de suas existências sob idênticas condições setoriais e macro-econômicas, foram encontradas diferenças significativas em termos do modo e velocidade de acumulação tecnológica. Grande parte dessas diferenças, por sua vez, refletiram-se nas diferenças entre as empresas em termos de aprimoramento de vários indicadores de performance técnico-econômica.
Experimentando pensar: da fábula de Barnard à aventura de outras possibilidades de organizar
Authors: Misoczky Maria Ceci Araujo , Vecchio Rafael Augusto
Published: October 2012

Neste artigo, partimos da necessidade de adotar uma relação crítica com a tradição do que conhecemos como estudos organizacionais, considerando que é preciso lembrar de onde viemos para poder discernir para onde estamos indo, e para formular caminhos alternativos no nosso fazer acadêmico. Tomamos um clássico - As funções do executivo, de Chester Barnard, adotando uma postura lúdico-terapêutica, para não sermos sufocados por ele. Assim, apresentamos um conto a respeito de uma fábula - a fábula sobre a ligação intrínseca e transcendente entre cooperação e organização, destacando os aspectos de moralidade nela contidos. Depois, realizamos algumas reflexões em nosso esforço para encontrar/desenvolver perspectivas que permitam descobrir possibilidades de mudança na prática, bem como no modo como pensamos sobre as organizações.
O consumo na vida de adolescentes de diferentes condições socioeconômicas: uma reflexão para o marketing no Brasil
Authors: Souza Altamir da Silva , Silva Cassiano Paes da
Published: October 2012

O sistema capitalista cresce a partir do excesso de produção e consumo. Os riscos dessa concepção são visíveis para o futuro do planeta. Esse sistema valoriza a imagem, os símbolos, a moda, a hiper-realidade e o valor de troca. O marketing exerce papel preponderante nesse contexto, mediante estratégias que elevam as expectativas de consumo de diferentes segmentos da sociedade, como é o caso dos adolescentes com e sem poder aquisitivo. Entendendo a relevância da realização de estudos críticos no contexto brasileiro, analisamos o comportamento desses atores diante de tais aspectos e refletimos a respeito da contribuição de estratégias que incentivam o consumo. Nesse sentido, realizamos um estudo qualitativo, utilizando múltiplas técnicas de investigação, com a participação de 15 adolescentes. As informações obtidas revelam o interesse e a vulnerabilidadedos adolescentes no que diz respeito às estratégias de marketing dos produtos que costumam ou desejam consumir. Tais constatações abrem caminho para uma ampla discussão em torno do tema.
Os desafios do controle interno governamental diante da reforma do estado: o caso do programa de modernização do controle interno do estado da Paraíba (Promocin)
Authors: Toscano Jr Eudes Moacir , Leitão Carla Renata Silva
Published: October 2012

Este artigo tem por objetivo desenvolver um estudo comparativo entre as atividades definidas no componenteauditoria e controle interno do Programa de Modernização do Controle Interno do Estado da Paraíba (Promocin) - coordenado pela Secretaria do Controle da Despesa Pública (SCDP) - e as diretrizes lançadas pelo processode reforma do Estado brasileiro para implantação do paradigma da administração pública gerencial no setor público. Esse paradigma aponta para um modelo de gestão do controle interno a posteriori, mais enfocado na avaliação dos resultados da aplicação dos recursos públicos do que no mero cumprimento das formalidades legaisaplicáveis às despesas públicas. O estudo foi realizado através de levantamentos bibliográficos e documentais acerca do tema, com o intuito de averiguar a consonância entre as atividades contempladas no Promocin e a tendência atual estabelecida pelos ventos da reforma do Estado para o perfil das entidades de auditoria e controle interno da esfera governamental. A pesquisa demonstrou a condição de vanguarda da Secretaria do Controle da Despesa Pública que, através do Promocin, vem procurando estabelecer ações de controle mais efetivas no processo de avaliação dos gastos públicos, possibilitando um considerável salto de qualidade nos serviços de auditoria interna no Poder Executivo estadual.
A trajetória do aprendizado tecnológico nos censos demográficos no Brasil
Authors: Vilarinho Paulo Ferreira
Published: October 2012

O estudo analisa o desenvolvimento tecnológico do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística - IBGE, focalizando os projetos censitários, desde sua origem até o advento do Censo Demográfico 2000, tendo por principais fundamentos teóricos os conceitos da acumulação tecnológica (BELL; PAVITT, 1993), associados às competências dinâmicas (TEECE; PISANO; SCHUEN, 1990) e à visão de inovação e aprendizado (DOSI, 1988). A análise dos dados aplica a estrutura analítica de aprendizado e acumulação de competências tecnológicas (FIGUEIREDO, 2001) em níveis gradativos de dificuldade e complexidade, classificando os recursos geradores de inovação e socialização de conhecimentos e seus efeitos nos processos organizacionais. Os dados da pesquisa foram coletados no ano de 2002, por meio de pesquisa documental e entrevistas com funcionários das diretorias técnicas do IBGE. O estudo demonstra que o órgão demorou 50 anos para evoluir de um nível básico de experimentação tecnológica, assimilada de países desenvolvidos, até renovar sua tecnologia nos anos 1990, iniciando um processo contínuo e autóctone de geração de conhecimento. Em 2000, logrou alcançar um nível internacionalmente avançado de competência tecnológica passível de exportação. Ao final, o estudo avalia que a visão compartimentada dos órgãos públicos tende a criar "ilhas de especialização" e a não otimizar o uso de tecnologias recém-defasadas.
Aspectos estratégicos do modelo de gestão em incubadoras de empresas de base tecnológica
Authors: Zouain Deborah Moraes , Silveira Aristeu Coelho da
Published: October 2012

Este artigo fundamenta-se na administração estratégica, focando as incubadoras de empresas de base tecnológica (IEBTs), - empreendimentos de apoio à criação e desenvolvimento de empresas dessa natureza. O texto ressalta a importância, verificada nos últimos anos, do movimento de incubadoras no Brasil, enfatizando a necessidade da adoção, pelas incubadoras, de modelos de gestão mais adequados à realidade nacional. Para tanto, foi feita uma pesquisa sobre o modelo dominante na gestão de incubadoras, além de uma comparação com o modelo conceitual descrito na literatura existente. Essa pesquisa teve caráter explicativo, e nela se recorreu a fontes bibliográficas, documentais e de campo. A incubadora da UFRJ e a da PUC/RJ constituem a amostra que foi definida pelo critério da acessibilidade. O resultado evidencia como modelos de gestão mais adequados propiciam melhores condições para o sucesso desse tipo de empreendimento.