bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smooth Polynomial Solutions to a
Ternary Additive Equation
Authors: Ha Junsoo
Published: July 2017

Let Fq[T] be the ring of polynomials over the finite field of q elements and Y a large integer. We say a polynomial in Fq[T] is Y-smooth if all of its irreducible factors are of degree at most Y. We show that a ternary additive equation a + b = c over Y-smooth polynomials has many solutions. As an application, if S is the set of first s primes in Fq[T] and s is large, we prove that the S-unit equation u + v = 1 has at least exp solutions.
Ideas on sustainable development of students from a government-run school in Pombal, Paraíba
Authors: Silva Edevaldo , Xavier Alda Leaby dos Santos , Oliveira Habyhabanne Maia , Silva Rosalva Dias , Oliveira Elzenir Pereira
Published: July 2017

O entendimento do conceito sobre desenvolvimento sustentável e suas aplicações é fundamental para a consciência ambiental do aluno. Esse estudo avaliou as concepções sobre desenvolvimento sustentável dos alunos do ensino médio público do município da cidade de Pombal, Paraíba. Participaram dessa pesquisa 30 alunos. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário que versava sobre o conceito de desenvolvimento sustentável. Dentre os alunos entrevistados, 63,3% não souberam conceituá-lo. Dentre aqueles alunos que declararam saber o seu conceito (36,7%), relacionaram-no apenas aos aspectos ambientais (13,3%) ou aos aspectos sociais e ambientais (13,3%), outros 6,7% das respostas destacaram em seu conceito ao aspecto econômico. O estudo revela que a maioria dos alunos entrevistados não sabem o que é desenvolvimento sustentável ou não o compreende adequadamente. Ações educacionais que visem à melhoria desse conhecimento e estimulem ações positivas do homem no meio ambiente, são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento de sociedades mais sustentáveis.
Parceria público-privada e a gestão da educação: o Programa Gestão Nota 10 do Instituto Ayrton Senna
Authors: Peroni Vera Maria Vidal , Comerlatto Luciani Paz
Published: July 2017

Este artigo apresenta resultados de pesquisa acerca da parceria entre o Instituto Ayrton Senna e escolas de ensino fundamental.  Trabalha com o referencial teórico-metodológico que embasa a análise da relação público-privada e problematiza as parcerias entre escolas e instituições privadas para a democratização da educação pública no Brasil. Para isso, verifica a parceria entre sistemas públicos de educação básica e o Instituto Ayrton Senna, no intuito de analisar as implicações para a democratização da educação, a partir da adesão ao Programa Gestão Nota 10. Na sequência, analisa as relações entre esse período particular do capitalismo e a inserção do privado na educação pública, com a minimização de direitos materializados em políticas sociais, redefinindo a concepção de democracia. O privado passa a ser o parâmetro de qualidade, situação que cria o que muitos autores denominam de gerencialismo. Em termos gerais, concluiu-se que os sistemas de ensino passaram a definir suas atividades de acordo com as determinações do Instituto, tanto na área de gestão como na área pedagógica, com implicações para o processo de construção da democracia nas escolas.
A função social do Programa Saúde na Escola: formação para a nova sociabilidade do capital?
Authors: Barbieri Aline Fabiane , Noma Amélia Kimiko
Published: July 2017

Analisa-se a função social do Programa Saúde na Escola (PSE) com base em estudo de caráter bibliográfico e documental, alicerçado no método materialista histórico. Identifica-se que o PSE está articulado a três componentes do projeto educacional neoliberal de Terceira Via: a noção de “sociedade civil ativa” e o projeto do “Terceiro Setor”, a ideologia do “capital social” e a teoria do “capital humano”. Afirma-se que a função social do PSE é colaborar com a disseminação da racionalidade ideológica conservadora, compatível com a edificação de um novo padrão de sociabilidade no Brasil, via formação de subjetividades ativas em saúde, bem como atuar na amenização das expressões da “questão social” e manutenção da força de trabalho apta a atender às necessidades de exploração capitalista.
Articulação entre universidade e escola públicas: o caso do curso de pós-graduação lato sensu em ensino de sociologia da UFRJ
Authors: Handfas Anita , Maçaira Julia Polessa
Published: July 2017

O objetivo do artigo é discutir a formação continuada de professores, tendo por base a experiência do curso de pós-graduação lato sensu – especialização em ensino de sociologia da Faculdade de Educação da UFRJ. Para alcançar esse objetivo e apoiando-se nas noções de campo e habitus de Pierre Bordieu, foram realizadas entrevistas, aplicados questionários e considerados os dados da avaliação da coordenação do curso, para entender os impactos causados pelo trânsito dos professores entre os campos da universidade e da escola. Dentre as conclusões, destacamos que para uma parte considerável dos alunos o curso representa a possibilidade real de retomada da formação acadêmica que em grande parte foi abandonada pela contingência do trabalho docente na escola. Os dados analisados reafirmam a concepção do Curso de Especialização Saberes e Práticas na Educação Básica – CESPEB, cujos princípios se assentam na articulação entre universidade e escola públicas.
Comprehensive atmospheric modeling of reactive cyclic siloxanes and their oxidation products
Authors: Janechek Nathan J. , Hansen Kaj M. , Stanier Charles O.
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Cyclic volatile methyl siloxanes (cVMSs) are important components in personal care products that transport and react in the atmosphere. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5), dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6), and their gas-phase oxidation products have been incorporated into the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model. Gas-phase oxidation products, as the precursor to secondary organic aerosol from this compound class, were included to quantify the maximum potential for aerosol formation from gas-phase reactions with OH. Four 1-month periods were modeled to quantify typical concentrations, seasonal variability, spatial patterns, and vertical profiles. Typical model concentrations showed parent compounds were highly dependent on population density as cities had monthly averaged peak D5 concentrations up to 432 ng m−3. Peak oxidized D5 concentrations were significantly less, up to 9 ng m−3, and were located downwind of major urban areas. Model results were compared to available measurements and previous simulation results. Seasonal variation was analyzed and differences in seasonal influences were observed between urban and rural locations. Parent compound concentrations in urban and peri-urban locations were sensitive to transport factors, while parent compounds in rural areas and oxidized product concentrations were influenced by large-scale seasonal variability in OH.
Turbulent and non-turbulent exchange of scalars between the forest and the atmosphere at night in Amazonia
Authors: Oliveira Pablo E. S. , Acevedo Otávio C. , Sörgel Matthias , Tsokankunku Anywhere , Wolff Stefan , Araújo Alessandro C. , Sá Marta O. , Manzi Antônio O. , Andreae Meinrat O.
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Nocturnal turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) and fluxes of energy, CO2 and O3 between the Amazon forest and the atmosphere are evaluated for a 20-day campaign at the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO) site. The distinction of these quantities between fully turbulent (weakly stable) and intermittent (very stable) nights is discussed. Spectral analysis indicates that low-frequency, non-turbulent fluctuations are responsible for a large portion of the variability observed on intermittent nights. In these conditions, the low-frequency exchange may dominate over the turbulent transfer. In particular, we show that within the canopy most of the exchange of CO2 and H2O happens on temporal scales longer than 100 s. At 80 m, on the other hand, the turbulent fluxes are almost absent in such very stable conditions, suggesting a boundary layer shallower than 80 m. The relationship between TKE and mean winds shows that the stable boundary layer switches from the very stable to the weakly stable regime during intermittent bursts of turbulence. In general, fluxes estimated with long temporal windows that account for the low-frequency effects are more dependent on the stability over a deeper layer above the forest than they are on the stability between the top of the canopy and its interior, suggesting that low-frequency processes are controlled over a deeper layer above the forest.
Size-dependent response of foraminiferal calcification to seawater carbonate chemistry
Authors: Henehan Michael J. , Evans David , Shankle Madison , Burke Janet E. , Foster Gavin L. , Anagnostou Eleni , Chalk Thomas B. , Stewart Joseph A. , Alt Claudia H. S. , Durrant Joseph , Hull Pincelli M.
Published: July 2017

Abstract. The response of the marine carbon cycle to changes in atmospheric CO2 concentrations will be determined, in part, by the relative response of calcifying and non-calcifying organisms to global change. Planktonic foraminifera are responsible for a quarter or more of global carbonate production, therefore understanding the sensitivity of calcification in these organisms to environmental change is critical. Despite this, there remains little consensus as to whether, or to what extent, chemical and physical factors affect foraminiferal calcification. To address this, we directly test the effect of multiple controls on calcification in culture experiments and core-top measurements of Globigerinoides ruber. We find that two factors, body size and the carbonate system, strongly influence calcification intensity in life, but that exposure to corrosive bottom waters can overprint this signal post mortem. Using a simple model for the addition of calcite through ontogeny, we show that variable body size between and within datasets could complicate studies that examine environmental controls on foraminiferal shell weight. In addition, we suggest that size could ultimately play a role in determining whether calcification will increase or decrease with acidification. Our models highlight that knowledge of the specific morphological and physiological mechanisms driving ontogenetic change in calcification in different species will be critical in predicting the response of foraminiferal calcification to future change in atmospheric pCO2.
Potential Impact of Carbonate Chemistry Change (pCO2) on Krill and
Krill-based Food chain in the Southern Ocean with emphasis on
Embryogenesis of Antarctic krill
Authors: George Robert Y.
Published: July 2017

Abstract. In the Southern Ocean, it is still not certain that overall krill biomass may decline because of drastic increase in pCO2, and consequent decline in pH. However, there is evidence that ecological vacuums created by krill population collapses caused by ecosystem shifts in Western Antarctic Peninsula (WAP) region led to replacement of Antarctic krill Euphausia superba by soft-bodied salps Salpa thomsoni. There is yet another questionable hypothesis that by the end of 21st century, ocean acidification stress, coupled with thermal increase, may synergistically induce physiologically critical stress to Antarctic krill in some areas of the Southern Ocean, egg development of krill may drastically decrease and in the 23rd century krill may even become extinct. I have earlier reported on normal krill egg development in relation to thermal change and high pressure (George and Stromberg, 1985). Recent experiments on krill development under different pCO2 conditions by Kawaguchi et al. (2011, 2013) suggest that we may witness 20 to 70 % reduction in Antarctic Krill by 2100 as direct consequence of pH decline. Such a scenario may lead to demise of krill-eating top-predators like baleen whales, seals and different species of Antarctic penguin populations. We now know that Adelaide penguins are decreasing in Bransfield Strait region off of the Western Antarctic Peninsula but increasing in Ross Sea region. Such a shift in breeding colonies moving from northern to southern WAP region and Ross Sea areas is not attributed to any decline in krill biomass but recent decadal melting of sea-ice as documented by remote sensing (George and Hayden, 2017). In this paper the main focus revolves around implications of changing chemistry of the Southern Ocean caused by absorption of anthropogenic carbon dioxide.
The MSG-SEVIRI-based cloud property data record CLAAS-2
Authors: Benas Nikos , Finkensieper Stephan , Stengel Martin , van Zadelhoff Gerd-Jan , Hanschmann Timo , Hollmann Rainer , Meirink Jan Fokke
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Clouds play a central role in the Earth's atmosphere, and satellite observations are crucial for monitoring clouds and understanding their impact on the energy budget and water cycle. Within the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) Satellite Application Facility on Climate Monitoring (CM SAF), a new cloud property data record was derived from geostationary Meteosat Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI) measurements for the time frame 2004–2015. The resulting CLAAS-2 (CLoud property dAtAset using SEVIRI, Edition 2) data record is publicly available via the CM SAF website (https://doi.org/10.5676/EUM_SAF_CM/CLAAS/V002). In this paper we present an extensive evaluation of the CLAAS-2 cloud products, which include cloud fractional coverage, thermodynamic phase, cloud top properties, liquid/ice cloud water path and corresponding optical thickness and particle effective radius. Data validation and comparisons were performed on both level 2 (native SEVIRI grid and repeat cycle) and level 3 (daily and monthly averages and histograms) with reference datasets derived from lidar, microwave and passive imager measurements. The evaluation results show very good overall agreement with matching spatial distributions and temporal variability and small biases attributed mainly to differences in sensor characteristics, retrieval approaches, spatial and temporal samplings and viewing geometries. No major discrepancies were found. Underpinned by the good evaluation results, CLAAS-2 demonstrates that it is fit for the envisaged applications, such as process studies of the diurnal cycle of clouds and the evaluation of regional climate models. The data record is planned to be extended and updated in the future.
Constraining DALECv2 using multiple data streams and ecological constraints: analysis and application
Authors: Delahaies Sylvain , Roulstone Ian , Nichols Nancy
Published: July 2017

Abstract. We use a variational method to assimilate multiple data streams into the terrestrial ecosystem carbon cycle model DALECv2 (Data Assimilation Linked Ecosystem Carbon). Ecological and dynamical constraints have recently been introduced to constrain unresolved components of this otherwise ill-posed problem. Here we recast these constraints as a multivariate Gaussian distribution to incorporate them into the variational framework and we demonstrate their advantage through a linear analysis. Using an adjoint method we study a linear approximation of the inverse problem: firstly we perform a sensitivity analysis of the different outputs under consideration, and secondly we use the concept of resolution matrices to diagnose the nature of the ill-posedness and evaluate regularisation strategies. We then study the non-linear problem with an application to real data. Finally, we propose a modification to the model: introducing a spin-up period provides us with a built-in formulation of some ecological constraints which facilitates the variational approach.
Combination of statistical and physically based methods to assess shallow slide susceptibility at the basin scale
Authors: Oliveira Sérgio C. , Zêzere José L. , Lajas Sara , Melo Raquel
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Approaches used to assess shallow slide susceptibility at the basin scale are conceptually different depending on the use of statistical or physically based methods. The former are based on the assumption that the same causes are more likely to produce the same effects, whereas the latter are based on the comparison between forces which tend to promote movement along the slope and the counteracting forces that are resistant to motion. Within this general framework, this work tests two hypotheses: (i) although conceptually and methodologically distinct, the statistical and deterministic methods generate similar shallow slide susceptibility results regarding the model's predictive capacity and spatial agreement; and (ii) the combination of shallow slide susceptibility maps obtained with statistical and physically based methods, for the same study area, generate a more reliable susceptibility model for shallow slide occurrence. These hypotheses were tested at a small test site (13.9 km2) located north of Lisbon (Portugal), using a statistical method (the information value method, IV) and a physically based method (the infinite slope method, IS). The landslide susceptibility maps produced with the statistical and deterministic methods were combined into a new landslide susceptibility map. The latter was based on a set of integration rules defined by the cross tabulation of the susceptibility classes of both maps and analysis of the corresponding contingency tables. The results demonstrate a higher predictive capacity of the new shallow slide susceptibility map, which combines the independent results obtained with statistical and physically based models. Moreover, the combination of the two models allowed the identification of areas where the results of the information value and the infinite slope methods are contradictory. Thus, these areas were classified as uncertain and deserve additional investigation at a more detailed scale.
Analytic Solutions for Long's Equation and its Generalization
Authors: Humi Mayer
Published: July 2017

Abstract. Two dimensional, steady state, stratified, isothermal, atmospheric flow over topography is governed by Long's equation. Numerical solutions of this equation were derived and used by several authors. In particular these solutions were applied extensively to analyze the experimental observations of gravity waves. In the first part of this paper we derive an extension of this equation to non-isothermal flows. Then we devise a transformation that simplifies this equation. We show that this simplified equation admits solitonic type solutions in addition to regular gravity waves. These new analytical solutions provide insights about the propagation and amplitude of gravity waves over topography.
Directors’ Remuneration and Corporate Governance within the UK
Authors: Jahan Tasnuva
Published: July 2017

In this era of globalization and rapid growth of world economy size of directors’ remuneration is a matter of international debate. Current anxieties are around the increase in executive pay as reports disclose that executive pay no longer corresponds with performance and the gap of wealth have widened since the 1980s. The courts, nevertheless, has been reluctant to scrutinise this condition, neither has the legislature shown any interest to fix any standard of pay. Model Articles for Public Companies allow the board of directors to delegate their powers on conditions they seem fit. Compared the pay of CEOs of companies of Japan, Germany and UK with the USA and found that USA and UK were closest with their generous pay. This comparison is important since the UK and the USA have been taking serious techniques to prevent extra pay. This paper will discuss about the issues with remuneration highlighting the legal control of director’s remuneration and the flaws of regulations from different viewpoints of shareholder, executive and company along with social and economic the factors that increases director’s remuneration.
Understanding of the Establishment and Importance of Public Relations Department in Macao: Perspectives from Governmental Officials
Authors: Kuok Weng Si , Dos Santos Luis Miguel
Published: July 2017

In regard to the public relations practice with government agencies and departments, the main function of public relations consists of disseminating information. In particular, government departments often promote policies of the current administration and seek support from local residents. However, most leadership strongly believedthat public relations mainly concern about gaming and hospitality industry which leading to a misunderstanding between the real responsibilities of public relations practitioners. The purpose of this research study is to understand the developments of governmental public relations tasks from the perspective of public relations professional at the governmental environment. The outcomes of this study indicated three directions: 1) The establishment of public relations division under the current government leadership; 2) The socioeconomic development of Macao and the new demand of professionals; and 3) potential challenges and limitations for government agencies in public relations. The result of this research indicated that public relations industry in Macao has a bright future, because of the fast growing on both society and economy conditions. The result may provide recommendations for governmental agencies and NGOs administrators to manage their manpower and public relations professionals into an appropriate level.
Influence of Human Capital on Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis of Education Development in Kazakhstan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia
Authors: Shaimerdenova Assel , Garcia-Zamor Jean-Claude
Published: July 2017

This research paper aims to conduct a comparative analysis of human capital in Kazakhstan and South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. In 1997 the president of Kazakhstan announced in his "Program for Strategic Development of Kazakhstan until 2030" that the country by 2030 will be one of the developed countries in the world such as the “Asian Tigers” - South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. Thus, the research paper seeks to determine the level of economic development and human capital of Kazakhstan compared with those countries. The paper discusses the situation in South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia in order to find directions for economic improvements in Kazakhstan through developing human capital.  After reviewing the education development of Korea, Singapore and Malaysia and the state of the economy and education in Kazakhstan, it concluded that it is crucial for Kazakhstan to develop its human capital in order to turn the country into a diversified, highly productive economy and to reach its goal of joining the top-30 developed countries in the world.
A Review of Manufacturing in Australia
Authors: Hasan Maruf , Boateng Asare
Published: July 2017

Manufacturing as a share of Australia’s gross domestic product has constantly declined since 1960. In 2016 manufacturing activity accounted for less than 10% of gross domestic product and employed less Australians than ever before. The paper intends to review the history of manufacturing in Australia and evaluate the condition of the sector in 2016. After this evaluation; recommendations are made on how both governments and businesses can reform to rejuvenate growth. An extensive analysis of the literature in conjunction with interviews with different Australian manufacturing businesses was used to execute the analysis. The literature emphasised tariff removal, a high Australian dollar and an increasingly globalised world as the primary causes of manufacturing’s decline. Businesses highlighted the geographical isolation of the nation, the low population, high labour costs and the high Australian dollar as some of the barriers to growth of the sector. Focusing on new advanced manufacturing technologies, reducing corporate tax and improving public infrastructure are some of the recommendations made to help the sector reverse the negative trend. The evaluation of the sector with these recommendations is significant to both governments and businesses as it provides avenues for growth and investment relevant to the post mining boom economy.
Janet Flanner's “High-Class Gossip” and American Nationalism Between the Wars
Authors: Starck Lindsay
Published: July 2017

In this article I trace the parallel emergence of the New Yorker with the new American national consciousness that would come to dominate the twentieth century. I analyze Janet Flanner's Paris Letters as gossip, comparing them with Walter Winchell's famous columns, and demonstrate how their tone of shared understanding—written as if from one insider to another—worked to solidify Americans' feelings of cultural, economic, and political superiority over the European continent. I argue that Flanner's ironic, sharp, and witty observations juxtaposing French and American culture helped set the tone for Franco-American relations in the years between the wars.
Finance in Family Business Studies: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Gallucci Carmen , Santulli Rosalia , De Rosa Michela
Published: July 2017

The aim of this paper is to examine how the family business literature and financial issues interact. It is carried out on 448 articles methodically selected from 24 management journals and 102 finance journals. After discussing the periodical development of literature, the study identifies the key research topics in the both fields and by crossing the results it identifies specific interaction trends. The classical financial theory cannot be applied to family businesses. The outcome of this research discloses that socioemotional wealth could contribute to determine a new perspective under which to examine the interplay between the family and the business. The schematic overview on the state of art let us reflect on the gaps that could be bridged, through a coherent advancing of financial studies in family business. The understanding that classical financial theory cannot be applied to family businesses and the discovery of peculiar family business dynamics can assure the continuity of the firm by defying the growth of firm’s value in term of the emotional components beyond the financial considerations. This review shows to researchers a wider scenario of the family business by leading to many challenges and gives an essential support to scholars in advancing a beneficial research.
Comparison between mandibular malignant tumors and inflammatory lesions using 67Ga scintigraphy: Relationship with panoramic radiography, CT and MRI findings
Authors: Ogura Ichiro , Sue Mikiko , Oda Takaaki , Sasaki Yoshihiko , Hayama Kazuhide
Published: July 2017

Purpose: Gallium 67 (67Ga) scintigraphy is useful for the estimation of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, especially tumor recurrence and distant metastases. We compared mandibular malignant tumors with inflammatory lesions using 67Ga scintigraphy with multimodal imaging, such as panoramic radiography, CT and MRI.Methods: Nineteen patients with mandibular malignant tumors (7 squamous cell carcinoma and 2 malignant lymphoma) and inflammatory lesions (6 osteoradionecrosis, 3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw [MRONJ] and 1 osteomyelitis) underwent 67Ga scintigraphy with panoramic radiography, CT and MRI. The statistical analysis with respect to comparison between imaging features of 67Ga scintigraphy and lesions was performed with the Pearson's chi-squared test.Results: 67Ga scintigraphy for 2 of 2 patients with malignant lymphoma were positive (100%), 4 of 7 patients with squamous cell carcinoma were positive (57.1%), and 10 of 10 patients with inflammatory lesions were positive (100%) in the mandible. The detection of squamous cell carcinoma with 67Ga scintigraphy was lower than that of inflammatory lesions (p = .047).Conclusions: 67Ga scintigraphy is useful for detection of malignant lymphoma and inflammatory lesions in the mandible.
Foreign Currency Prognostication: Diverse Tests for Germany
Authors: Arize Augustine C. , Berendt Charles J. , Andreopoulos Giuliana Campanelli , Kallianiotis Ioannis N. , Malindretos John
Published: July 2017

This paper uses a large variety of different models and examines the predictive performance of these exchange rate models by applying parametric and non-parametric techniques. For forecasting, we will choose that predictor with the smallest root mean square forecast error (RMSE). The results show that the better models are in equations (3), (10), (17), and (18), although none gives a perfect forecast. At the end, error correction versions of the models will be fit so that plausible long-run elasticities can be imposed on the fundamental variables of each model.
Assessment of nursing students in clinical practice - An intervention study of a modified process
Authors: Baumgartner Rita , Ståhl Cecilia Häckter , Manninen Katri , Hedman Ann-Marie Rydholm
Published: July 2017

Objective: To evaluate an intervention of a modified assessment process for nursing students in clinical practice and how this process was experienced by the nursing students and their supervisors.Methods: An intervention study with a descriptive approach. The data collection was conducted in two phases with a survey and follow-up group interviews. Participants were second-year nursing students and their nursing supervisors. Descriptive statistics were used for the quantitative data (survey) and qualitative content analysis for the qualitative data (tape-record and transcribed interviews). Mixed method was used to integrate all data.Findings: The survey response rate was 65% (n = 41 students) and 100% (n = 9 supervisors). Students and supervisors found the assessment tool applicable for the assessment process. Assessment through dialogue and Supportive learning environment, describe how the modified assessment process was experienced.Conclusions and implication for clinical practice: It is important that the supervisors understand the learning goals and assessment criteria and how to use the assessment tool. Clear structures based on learning goals and assessment criteria as well as their own strategies to reach their goals benefit student learning. Strategies need to be developed to facilitate the assessment process when the teachers from the university have a consulative role. The new assessment tool and changing the university teachers’ involvement can be seen as a form of professional development of the supervisors’ group as they take greater responsibility in conducting the assessment of nursing students in clinical practice.
Performance and Efforts Regarding Usage of Mobile Phones among Farmers for Agriculture knowledge
Authors: Chhachhar Abdul Razaque , Chen Changfeng , Jin Jianbin
Published: July 2017

Nowadays everyone is using mobile phone for connect with each other’s and get information about different issues and updates around the world. However, mobile phones have also played an important role in the development of agriculture and make it easy for farmers to communicate with buyers and sellers to sell their goods in reasonable price. The study was conducted in Sindh province of Pakistan where ten districts were selected and 1500 farmers randomly were selected for interview. While 150 farmers were selected from these ten districts according to the list provided by Agriculture Department Government of Sindh and Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority (SIDA). Study showed that most of the farmers possessed their own mobile phone and more than half around 64% of the respondents directly call the buyers and negotiated to sell their goods. Moreover, 44.9% of the respondents neither agree nor disagree regarding mobile phone expanding their market information and 40.3% of the respondents take efforts and understand that mobile phones has improved their skills to communicate with buyers in market. However, due to lack of infrastructure still farmers are facing many problems in their working areas and have no proper information about pesticide use and weather updates in their agriculture areas. Government and non-governmental organizations should improve their skills and knowledge about agriculture product where farmers can increase their product in future.
A Successful Advertising Strategy over Twitter
Authors: Okubo Kyota , Oida Kazumasa
Published: July 2017

Large information cascades over online social networks have attracted a great deal of attention. The life times of most cascades are quite short, whereas recent advertising campaigns sometimes generate long-lived ones by employing effective dissemination strategies (instant-win, reminders, etc.). This paper reports one such campaign, YOGUR STAND, on the Twitter network in Japan. The data analysis shows that the campaign popularity has two interesting features. (1) It shows elastic behavior in that the impact of the destructive earthquake on the popularity was quite temporary. (2) It exhibits stationary behavior in that the campaign account gained approximately 2,000 new followers every day.The analysis also demonstrates that there were communities in the campaign participants. The campaign was successful because about 2.4 million Twitter users received the campaign retweets every day and 10-15% of them received the retweets for the first time.
Simulating the Response of Red Bean Yield to Deficit Irrigation and Plant Densities by Applying the Rbean Model
Authors: Asemanrafat Maryam , Honar Tooraj , Sepaskhah AR
Published: July 2017

The Rbean Model was simulated for deficit irrigation conditions and plant density by using experimental data collected over two consecutive years regarding the cultivation of red bean in the Badjgah region of Shiraz, Iran. A split plot arrangement was conducted in a complete randomized block design during two years. The foremost variable was four levels of irrigation including 60 (I4), 80 (I3), 100 (I2), and 120% (I1) of the potential evapotranspiration under surface irrigation. A second variable was the spacing of 5 cm (S1), 10 cm (S2) and 15 cm (S3) between the plants within each row, and the distance of 30 cm between the rows. The experiment layout was conducted in three replications. Results of the first and second growing seasons of red bean (phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. Akhtar) were used for the calibration and validation of the Rbean model, respectively. According to the NRMSE and the d value indices, the Rbean model presented a very good to fair estimation of actual evapotranspiration, soil water content, canopy cover, dry matter, crop yields and water productivity (WP). The advantage of this model is its simplicity and easy calibration in a range of climatic conditions for the cultivation of bean crop. The prediction of bean yield by this model can be used for a better irrigation management under different plant densities.
ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMS RELATED TO
IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE
ACT ON THE REUSE OF PUBLIC-SECTOR
INFORMATION AT MUSEUMS
Authors: Tarkowski Alek , Mileszyk Natalia , Zawadzka Zofia
Published: July 2017

The article discusses both the legal and factual problems related to the necessity of implementing the provisions of the Act on the reuse of public sector information (PSI) of 25 February 2016. The authors highlight the inaccuracies in the way the statutory provisions have been formulated, and which require urgent intervention by legislators due to their doubtful interpretation and the conflict of the Act’s provisions on reuse with those of other acts, in particular the Act on museums. They also identify the discrepancies between how museums currently share their collections and the requirements set by the Act on the reuse of PSI. Individual practical problems are discussed in separate parts of the text. The aim of the article is not to settle the doubts concerning the Act on reuse of PSI, nor to decide what museums should do in that matter, but rather to draw attention to possible ways of interpreting the provisions and the related problems.
A Mormon Perspective on Business and Economics
Authors: Brady F. Neil , Woodworth Warner
Published: July 2017

This essay examines the doctrine, the history, and the current institutions of the Mormon Church as they relate to business and economic activity. The Mormon tradition emphasizes cornmunitarian principles such as economic cooperation and equality; these which conflict with modern values of wealth acquisition, competition, and individualism. While Mormon businesspeople typically have adopted these values and become integrated quite comfortably into mainstream American business life, many have resolved the conflict by using their business skills to promote more communitarian ideals throughout the world.
The Business Ethics of Evangelicals
Authors: Roels Shirley J.
Published: July 2017

Understanding the evangelical framework for business ethics is important, since business evangelicals are well positioned to exercise considerable future influence. This article develops the context for understanding evangelical business ethics by examining their history, theology, and culture. It then relates the findings to evangelical foundations for business ethics. The thesis is that business ethics, as practiced by those in the evangelical community, has developed inductively from a base of applied experience. As a result, emphases on piety, witnessing, tithing, and neighborliness, important foundations in the evangelical model for business ethics, have resulted in a multitude of applied ethical strategies. This operative ethics model is then evaluated, particularly in regarding to its limited focus on the fundamental purposes and structures of business. The article concludes with severalrecommended sources that can enrich the evangelical tradition of business ethics, suggesting many resources from the Reformed Christian tradition as well as other ideas from contemporary Protestant and Catholic thinkers.
Islamic Business Ethics
Authors: Badawi Jamal A.
Published: July 2017

This essay focuses on the normative teachings of Islam. Justice, honesty, and public welfare are the pillars of Islamic business ethics. These values have two major roots: (1) belief in and devotion to Allah (God), and (2) the earthly trusteeship that grounds moral accountability. The business values of productivity, hard work, and excellence are encouraged. However, at the heart of various injunctions relating to business transactions are the imperatives of lawfulness, honesty, and fair play. Products or services must be lawful, and produced in lawful ways causing no undue harm to others or to the environment. Competition, distribution, and consumption must be lawful as well. Lawful behavior is enforced by consciousness of Allah, supportive social norms, and government control. Islamic norms may not be uniformly or strictly followed, yet they provide a helpful background to practitioners andresearchers.
From the Truly Real to Spiritual Wisdom
Authors: Herman Stewart W.
Published: July 2017

This essay sketches a method for identifying the insights that diverse religious traditions offer to the field of business ethics. Each article in this volume asserts or assumes faith-based claims about what is "truly real" as the ground of moral aspiration and obligation. Four distinct kinds of claims yield four kinds of wisdom, that is, moral guidance for business practice. 1) In Judaism and Islam, scriptural commands, as interpreted authoritatively down through these traditions, yield precise methods for rendering specific moral judgments; in Roman Catholicism, similar guidance is provided through natural law. 2) In Buddhism, Judaism, and most of the surveyed Christian traditions, the values of compassion, love, and justice provide spiritual resources to counter pressures towards immoral behavior in business. 3) The African-American and Mennonite churches interpret their particular histories of oppression to offer distinctive models of fortitude and hope. 4) In Evangelical Calvinism, Mormonism, and Roman Catholic social teaching, convictions about God's redemptive and sanctifying activity offer a robust moral vision for successful striving.
Roman Catholic Tradition and Ritual and Business Ethics
Authors: Andolsen Barbara Hilkert
Published: July 2017

Clerical workers are an important segment of the work force. Catholic social teachings and eucharistic practice shed useful moral light on the increase in contingent work arrangements among clerical workers. The venerable concept of "the universal destination of the goods of creation" and a newer understanding of technology as "a shared workbench" illuminate the importance of good jobs for clerical workers. However, in order to apply Catholic social teachings to issues concerning clerical work as women's work, sexist elements in traditional Catholic social teachings must be critically assessed. Participation in the Eucharist helps shape a moral stance of inclusivity and sensitivity to forms of social marginalization. While actual practice fails fully to embody gender or racial inclusivity, participation in the inclusive table fellowship of the Eucharist should make business leaders question treating contingent workers as a peripheral work force.
Conhecimento de enfermeiras sobre plano de parto
Authors: Barros Amanda Peres Zubiaurre de , Lipinski Jussara Mendes , Sehnem Graciela Dutra , Rodrigues Alessandra Nunes , Zambiazi Eriane da Silva
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: Identificar o conhecimento de enfermeiras de um município da fronteira oeste do RS, sobre plano de parto. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória, desenvolvida com 15 enfermeiros que atendiam pré-natal em Estratégias de Saúde da Família (ESF). A coleta de dados ocorreu em abril e maio de 2016, com a utilização de um instrumento semiestruturado, e a análise foi de conteúdo na modalidade temática. Resultados: Emergiram três categorias: Plano de Parto, o que é isso? – que aborda o desconhecimento dos enfermeiros sobre o assunto; Necessidade de capacitação para a prática profissional – que demonstra o interesse dos enfermeiros em realizar capacitações; Possibilidades e limitações para implantação do Plano de Parto – que destaca facilidades e fragilidades relatadas pelos enfermeiros tendo em vista o tipo de atenção ao parto no município. Considerações finais: O estudo possibilitou aprofundamento na temática, propiciando algumas reflexões junto a profissionais que estavam inseridos na Atenção Primária à Saúde.
Redes de atenção à saúde: percepção de usuários de uma unidade de saúde da família
Authors: Silva Adrielle Chermont da , Schimiht Maria Denise , Gomes Taís Falcão , Weiller Teresinha Heck , Alberti Gabriela Fávero , Simon Bruna Sodré
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: conhecer a percepção dos usuários de uma Unidade de Saúde da Família, sobre a Rede de Atenção à Saúde. Método: trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo exploratória descritiva, realizada com seis usuários de saúde, de fevereiro a julho de 2012. Para coleta de dados utilizaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas, que foram analisadas sob a Proposta Operativa. Resultados: identificou-se que há longo tempo de espera pelo atendimento especializado, o que leva os usuários a procurarem diferentes meios de acesso à rede. Estes receberam poucas orientações dos profissionais de saúde, que, por sua vez, demonstram pouco envolvimento e responsabilização, refletindo no modo em que os usuários percebem a unidade e os serviços prestados. Conclusões: percebeu-se que ainda existe relação vertical entre profissionais de saúde e usuários, uma vez que não foi identificado a escuta e que faltaram orientações sobre o fluxo de acesso, necessitando assim da construção de espaços acolhedores.
A cultura da não contenção da pessoa idosa - uma necessidade, um direito, e uma batalha ética e política
Authors: Cimador Fabio
Published: July 2017

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Distúrbios/dor musculoesquelética em estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade comunitária do sul do Brasil
Authors: Antochevis de Oliveira Matheus , Greco Patrícia Bitencourt Toscani , Prestes Francine Cassol , Machado Letícia Martins , Magnago Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza , Santos Renan Rosa dos
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: Describir el perfil académico y evaluar la prevalencia de trastornos/dolor musculoesquelético en estudiantes de graduación en Enfermería de una universidad comunitaria del sur brasileño.
Método: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, del tipo encuesta, con 149 estudiantes de enfermería a través del instrumento compuesto por preguntas referentes a las variables sociodemográficas, hábitos de vida y salud, así como por la versión brasileña Standardized Nordic Questionnaire.
Resultados: La mayoría era del sexo femenino, con 18 y 25 años de edad, soltera, vive con la familia, no tiene hijos, no recibe beca o ayuda de la familia y trabaja en hospitales. Prevalencia de síntomas musculoesqueléticos en la región dorsal y baja de la espalda y hombros.
Conclusiones: La prevalencia de estos síntomas entre los estudiantes señala la necesidad de implementar acciones preventivas y de promoción de la salud para contribuir a una mejor calidad de vida y salud, en el ámbito académico y en el futuro como profesionales.
Formas de violência obstétrica vivenciadas por puérperas que tiveram parto normal
Authors: Carvalho Isaiane Da Silva , De Brito Rosineide Santana
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: Identificar las formas de violencia obstétrica experimentadas por las madres que tuvieron un parto normal.
Método: Estudio descriptivo, con un enfoque cualitativo, desarrollado con 35 puérperas, en dos maternidades públicas municipales existentes en la ciudad de Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, que tuvieron parto vaginal, con niño vivo, y en condiciones físicas y emocionales para responder a las preguntas propuestas. Fueron excluidas las adolescentes sin tutor legal y las puérperas que dieron a luz fuera del hospital.
Resultados: Los informes de las madres representan las formas de violencia obstétrica de las que eran víctimas, que se caracteriza por las palabras y actitudes de los profesionales de la salud que las asistieron.
Conclusiones: En el marco del nuevo modelo de asistencia al parto y al nacimiento, la violencia obstétrica no debería tener espacio y profesionales de la salud deben actuar para garantizar un servicio decente, con una calidad y un trato respetuoso. El tiempo en que la única opción era el silencio y soportar llegó a su fin.
Qualidade de vida de auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem aposentados em um hospital universitário
Authors: Tanferri Elaine Cristina , Martins Julia Trevisan , Galdino Maria José Quina , Ribeiro Renata Perfeito , Haddad Maria do Carmo Fernandez Lourenço , Dalmas José Carlos
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: Analizar la calidad de vida de auxiliares y técnicos de enfermería jubilados en un hospital universitario.
Material y métodos: Estudio transversal realizado con 61 auxiliares y técnicos de enfermería jubilados en un hospital universitario de una universidad pública paranaense. Los datos se recolectaron en el período de enero a mayo de 2014, a través de dos herramientas: una encuesta para caracterización de los entrevistados y el Short-Form Health Survey SF-36 para evaluar la calidad de vida. Los datos se analizaron por estadística descriptiva  e inferencial.
Resultados: El promedio de los valores de los ochos dominios del SF-36 fueron: capacidad funcional: 70; aspectos físicos: 75; dolor: 72; estado general de salud: 62; vitalidad: 65; aspectos sociales: 75; aspectos emocionales: 100; y salud mental: 76. La práctica de actividad física, la presencia de enfermedades crónicas, la jubilación en sí y los años de trabajo se relacionaron, de forma paralela, a los dominios que componen la calidad de vida.
Conclusión: Los auxiliares y técnicos de enfermería jubilados encuestados presentaron una buena percepción de su calidad de vida.