bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UTILIZAÇÃO DA CARTA TOPOGRÁFICA E SIGs PARA A AVERIGUAÇÃO DO CUMPRIMENTO DO CÓDIGO FLORESTAL PARA ÁREAS DE APPs
Authors: Bonifácio Cássia Maria , Santil Fernando Luiz de Paula
Published: December 2015

RESUMOO uso da carta topográfica em conjunto com sistemas de informação geográfica possibilita o mapeamento e monitoramento de áreas, para muitos fins. Desse modo, buscou-se a utilização dessas técnicas e ferramentas para a análise fisiográfica da bacia hidrográfica do ribeirão Sória, no município de Astorga - PR, juntamente com a averiguação da conformidade das áreas de preservação permanente (APP), buscando uma comparação entre os anos de 2011 e 2015, pré e posterior ao Código Florestal vigente. Este estudo mostrou que as APPs tiveram um acréscimo de 0,14km², ao longo dos anos, mas, ainda apresentam muitas áreas em não conformidade com a Lei. Sendo assim, o uso das técnicas cartográficas se mostrou eficiente para a análise da Legislação.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Código Florestal, Carta topográfica, APP. LETTER OF SURVEYING AND USE GIS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINDING OF THE FOREST CODE FOR APP AREAS ABSTRACTThe use of topographic maps in conjunction with geographic information systems enables the mapping and monitoring areas for many purposes. Thus, we sought to use these techniques and tools for analysis of physiographic basin of Sória creek in the town of Astorga - PR, along with the investigation of the compliance of permanent preservation areas (APP), looking for a comparison between years 2011 and 2015, pre and after the current Forest Code. This study showed that the APP had increased by 0,14km², over the years, but still has many areas in noncompliance with the law. Thus, the use of cartographic techniques proved to be efficient for the analysis of legislation.KEYWORDS: Forest Code, Topographic Charter, APP. CARTA DE LA ENCUESTA Y USO SIG PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO DEL HALLAZGO DEL CODIGO FORESTAL PARA ÁREAS APP RESUMENEl uso de mapas topográficos en conjunción con sistemas de información geográfica permite el mapeo y monitoreo de áreas para muchos propósitos. Por lo tanto, hemos tratado de utilizar estas técnicas y herramientas para el análisis de la cuenca hidrográfica arroyo Sória arroyo en la ciudade de Astorga – PR, junto con la investigación del cumplimiento de las áreas de preservación permanente (APP), en busca de una comparación entre años 2011 y 2015, antes y después de que el Código Forestal actual. Este estudio demostró que la APP aumentó en 0,14km², con los años, pero todavía tiene muchas áreas en el incumplimiento de la ley. Por lo tanto, el uso de técnicas cartográficas demostró ser eficaz para el análisis de la legislación.PALABRAS CLAVE: Código Florestal, Carta topográfica, APP.
BACIAS URBANAS: INTERVENÇÃO ANTRÓPICA, CONSEQUÊNCIAS E PLANEJAMENTO
Authors: Tavares Maíra Brito , Magno Joelma Costa , Silva Rafaela Braga da
Published: December 2015

Palavras-chaveBacias Urbanas.Enchentes.Intervenção antrópica.
Statistical evaluation of artificial termination of unwanted pregnancies in Ukraine
Authors: Garashchenko T.
Published: December 2015

The dynamics of the main indicators of induced abortion associated with unwanted pregnancy are researched. The main tendencies of the level of induced abortion in Ukraine and its regions, as well as their medical and demographic consequences, are determined.
Statistical assessment of balancing real estate market
Authors: Kovtun N. , Shibirina S.
Published: December 2015

In the article was developed the system of statistical indicators of the real estate market. The balance of the real estate market was evaluated at the levels of its operation.
Features of development of an integral parameter for assessing the capital adequacy of bank
Authors: Kolesnyk Y.
Published: December 2015

The article deals with the statistical approaches integral indicator based on multivariate statistical techniques for assessing the capital adequacy of the bank. The necessity of using the rating methodology to characterize the efficiency of capital banks.
Features of assessment of the public-private partnership efficiency: foreign experience and Ukrainian practice
Authors: Naumenkova S. , Ovsiannykova I.
Published: December 2015

In the article the methodical approaches existing in international practice to the estimation of the public-private partnership efficiency are analyzed, the features of the main ones are released, and also the possibilities of their use in Ukraine are explored and recommendations of their practical application based on international experience are presented.
Analytical basis of complex statistical assessment of the shadow economy
Authors: Ogreba S.
Published: December 2015

In the article, the process of the harmonization of the analytical framework for quantitative evaluation of the non-observed economy in the world is presented and new analytical framework for complex statistical assessment of the shadow economy is proposed.
The factors of dynamic fertility in Ukraine: statistical estimation
Authors: Palian Z.
Published: December 2015

This paper presents the results of statistical estimation impact of demographic and medico-biological factors on Ukraine’s fertility trends. The Bongaarts fertility multiplicative model makes it possible to assess the role of each determinant in the formation of the total fertility rate in Ukraine.
Development of the financial services range for the purpose of the statistical evaluation of the financial institutions in Ukraine
Authors: Parfenceva N. , Momotuk L.
Published: December 2015

The main trends of international and national statistical classification are considered. The Nomenclature of financial services is developed in order to assess statistically the market of financial services in Ukraine.
Problems of statistical evaluation of the volume of non-registered population of Kyiv
Authors: Pozniak O.
Published: December 2015

The statistic evaluation of the real population size in Kyiv based on data from government statistics on the number of de-jure population in the capital, taking into account information from other sources is done. Terms “nightly population” and “daily population” are introduced into scientific use.
Dissemination of statistical information for purposes of efficiency management of socio-economic development
Authors: Gerasimenko S.
Published: December 2015

The questions connected with the facilitation of the access of the people to the information about the living standard are considered. In particular, it is suggested to use the information on the System of National Accounts and statistic methods. It is stressed that the information about living standard should be amplified with the characteristics of the effectiveness of the management of social-economic development.
Statistical analysis of basis factor influence on in-transit freight in Ukraine by regression model
Authors: Golubova G.
Published: December 2015

In the article, a component has selected the method of main among plenty of indexes 4 main factors which were fixed in a basis of the construction of regressive model of transit traffics of goods Ukraine.
Statistical evaluation of the competitive position of the Ukrainian products on the main markets of trading partners
Authors: Gonchar I. , Babirad-Lazunin V.
Published: December 2015

The paper elucidates the positioning of Ukrainian goods at foreign markets of its major trading partners. Study analysis the dynamics of change in the position of Ukrainian goods at foreign markets.
Statistical evaluation of the stock market’s role in contemporary terms of Ukrainian economy’s development
Authors: Evseenko O.
Published: December 2015

The paper assessed the influence of the main factors that characterize the state of the modern stock market in Ukraine on the socio-economic development of the country.
Statistical evaluation of operational risks influence of credit unions on the structure on their assets
Authors: Ivanenko O.
Published: December 2015

According to the results of the statistical analysis of the estimated impact of assets of credit unions and the riskiness of individual transactions to ensure the solvency of credit unions and match quality requirements of liquidity.
International experience of life quality evaluation and possibilities of its using in Ukraine
Authors: Kovtun N. , Romanuk I.
Published: December 2015

International approaches to life quality evaluation are analyzed in the article. Possibilities of using international experience for life quality evaluation as a measure for social development are investigated.
MODEL OF RUSSIA ECONOMY REFORMATION ESTIMATION
Authors: Krass M. S.
Published: December 2015

The topic origin suppositions are shown and investigation domain is appeared too. The economy scientific problem statement is derived and its state is analysed. The complex study apparatus is shown and modelling problem is formulated. The scenario analysis is suggested as base approach in theoretical study. The analogy of risks and expenditures estimation to classic portfolio analysis is established. Estimation of economy reformation efficiency is suggested. Details of economy previous adaptation stage and its necessary institutional support are discussed.
IMPORT SUBSTITUTION AND MIGRATION POLICY
Authors: Salamatov V. Y. , Boldyrev S. I. , Gubenko R. M.
Published: December 2015

International migration has become an integral part of the globalization process and came to the fore on the agenda of world politics. During the given research a large amount of statistical material has been processed and visualized to assess capacity and  nature of labor markets in Russia and countries - members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The basic trends, forming the key aspects of the State migration policy in this sector of economy, which are the factors of competitiveness and implementation of the program of import substitution are identified.
STRATEGIC VISION: FORMATION OF THE NEW STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PARADIGM
Authors: Kryuchkov V. N.
Published: December 2015

The last publications in the field of neurophysiology of sight are analysed and the conclusion is drawn that their emergence are closely connected with revision of strategic vision role in creation of strategy. The paradigm of strategic management dominating now ceases to meet requirements of the modern business working in the conditions of the turbulent environment in which far-reaching strategy and modern "road maps" lose relevance practically right after their creation.

Practice of management needs more flexible tools of anticipation allowing to consider quickly happening changes and not to lose touch with reality. The most suitable mechanism for this purpose – the advancing management on the basis of anticipation. But if in daily practice the anticipation is given to the person by evolution and removed to the sphere unconscious, and in sport is brought up by trainings, in management there are only its separate elements so far. The last results in the field of sight neurophysiology just also show a role the anticipation of templates in formation of that we perceive as direct seen by us, and that in actual fact appears with difficulty in a designed way leaning on the ready templates developed by our brain earlier. These templates are constantly corrected taking into account the arriving new information and thanks to it, the "picture" seen by us not much more differs from real "picture online". The understanding of visual mechanisms will allow to design in a new way process of strategic vision, having turned it from occasionally updated static picture into process which components function with a different frequency and speed.
REGULATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES BY THE PRUDENTIAL APPROACH
Authors: Nasyrova G. A.
Published: December 2015

The definition for the content, forms and methods of the prudential approach seems appropriate to the insurance regulation. The system of prudential regulation has the macro- and the micro- levels. The macro-prudential oversight basis is the control to the systemic risks and supervision to the systemically important insurance organizations. Microprudentsial level involves the establishment of the list of prudential standards and supervision of their implementation by insurance companies.
RISK OF THE STABILITY INVESTMENT PROJECT
Authors: Kryukova O. G. , Evdokimova A. V.
Published: December 2015

The implementation of major investment projects in the gas sector is associated with different risks. To assess the impact of parameter changes on the financial result of the project is proposed to use the schedule "Spider", which allows you to clearly define how the results of the project NPV, depending on changes in values of the main input parameters of the project: selling price, capital expenditures, operating costs, production level. It determines the optimal structure of investment capital Monte Carlo.
FORMATION OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF MEGAPROJECTS INDUSTRY
Authors: Shamin D. V.
Published: December 2015

Article is devoted to the analysis of systemic risks of large industrial projects , as well as the formation of the risk management system of mega-projects in termsofhigh-riskenvironment.
METHODS AND ANALYSIS MODELS OF ELECRICITY CONSUMPTION IN VIEW OF CYCLISITY AND STOCHASTICS
Authors: Zubakin V. A. , Kovshov N. M.
Published: December 2015

This article is devoted to the study of variability of electricity generation from renewable sources. Due to the natural features of the generation,it characterized by cyclical fluctuations, as well as the influence of random factors. Availability of information about the basic factors and methods of modeling allows the selection of generating equipment, which provides consumers with the highest quality and uninterrupted energy.
Nomination of Prince in Russian language picture of the world (according to the writings of G. Kotoshikhin "About Russia in the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich")
Authors: Shchemelinina I.N.
Published: December 2015

This article analyzes the word “prince” as a mean of reflection fragment of a language picture of the world "ruler" during the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich. It is proved that the word “prince” translates and interprets in different texts not only as the concept of 'the emperor, the king', but also preserves the semantics of 'a person who has a generic title bestowed as a privileged class, and lost the ability to drive'.
Christianization of Rus' and the eschatological concept of orthodoxy from Prince Vladimir to the present day
Authors: Dergacheva I.V.
Published: December 2015

The article describes the eschatological ideas of ancient Rus' and shows how the theme of the Last Judgment, which was raised in the interview of Prince Vladimir of Kiev with the Greek philosopher. This theme was decisive for the acceptance of the Christian faith.
Codes of cultures in the mirror of translation
Authors: Minyar-Beloroucheva A.P. , Pokrovskaya M.E.
Published: December 2015

The Baptism of the Early Russian State by Grand Prince Vladimir has been of great civilization significance for the country for centuries to come. The Greco-Byzantine Weltbild naturally mapped the world view of the Eastern Slavic people. It was a turning point in the history and culture of the nascent state.
Grand Prince Vladimir: Past and Present
Authors: Belousov V.S. , Kuropatova E.S.
Published: December 2015

The image of St. Vladimir has always been used as the image of the unity of the State of Russia. The outstanding historical personality has changed in the course of time. Nowadays the image of St. Vladimir is associated first of all with a consummate ruler of the Early Russian state, a personality of great merit.
Educational activities of St. Vladimir's fraternity at the beginning of the XX century
Authors: Korotchuk O.N.
Published: December 2015

At the beginning of the XX century we can observe a gradual depreciation of Christian fraternal life in Vitebshhina. We take into consideration external factors connected with social and political situation in the country and internal reasons of the crisis on the example of the educational activity of Saint-Vladimir diocesan fellowship of Vitebsk. Levers of church education of that time were readings and conversations out of church services, material help to schools, opening of libraries, publishing activity, distribution of literature and religious objects and so on.
The Birth of the cosmatesque style: Byzantium, Ancient Rus and Medieval Italy
Authors: Tsykunov I.V.
Published: December 2015

Mosaic of the cosmatesque style has a conneticon with Italy a long time ago. However, the history of its creation is not so clear. The author argues that the basis of the cosmatesque style didn’t appeare in Italy, its geographical spread is much wider than Rome and the neighborhood, and the family marbler Cosmati not the creators, they are and followers of the centuries-old traditions of the Byzantine mosaicists, which were formed in VI-VIII centuries.
The historical choice of the Holy Prince Vladimir in the formation of Russian philosophy
Authors: Shmeleva A.V.
Published: December 2015

Grand Prince Vladimir of Kiev, becoming a Christian, has changed the political system of ancient Rus' and their choice to determine the vector of further state construction - the creation of a powerful Russian empire. Adoption of Christianity contributed to the development of the conciliar consciousness. Reverence of the memory of Grand Duke was expressed in the construction of temples, the establishment of the highest state awards, in the reconstruction of the artistic image in literature.
International conference "St. Vladimir"
Authors: Volokhov A.V. , Korotchuk O.N.
Published: December 2015

The article provides an overview of which took place in November 2015 in Moscow and Vitebsk International Conference "St. Vladimir: the spiritual foundations of the holy Baptism of Russia to the present day".
The word about the jubilee
Authors: Dergacheva I.V.
Published: December 2015

This article, which was written for the anniversary of the chief editor of "Ancient Rus. Questions medieval studies", doctor of philological sciences, leading researcher of the Institute of Russian History, Elena Leonidovna Konyavskaya, says about her big scientific and organizational achievements in the research and popularization of monuments of ancient writing.
The richness and beauty of the Russian language as the main advantage of Teachers of Russian literature abroad
Authors: Shmeleva A.V.
Published: December 2015

This article assesses the third international competition "The best teacher of Russian literature abroad". The competition involved the teachers of Russian language and literature from a variety of countries - The Commonwealth of Independent States, Baltic States, Europe, Asia, USA and Africa. At the final stage, which was held in Moscow, past competitive selection of teachers shared their techniques and revealed features of its implementation.
The relationship between happiness and vocation burnout teachers
Authors: Zarnaghash Mina , Mirderikvand Fazlolah , Sepahvandi Mohammad Ali
Published: December 2015

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between happiness and vocation burnout teachers. The sample of this study includes 186 teachers of Shiraz. The measurement tools were Maslash job burnout inventory (2001) and Aksford happiness scale (Valliant, 1993). Alpha Cronbach was calculated to determine the reliability of the questionnaires (0/80 & 0/93). Data was analyzed by regression and correlation.  Result shows significant relationship between happiness and vocation burnout (Emotional Exhaustion, -0/327) (Depersonalization, -0/228) (individual performance, 0.394). Result of regression shows that happiness is a good predictor for all of three components of job burnout at P<001.

 

Keywords: happiness, vocation burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, ındividual performance
Social integration of the autistic child through physical activity
Authors: Ichim Paul , Barna Luliana , Dragu Mircea
Published: December 2015

The psychomotor activities are an important component of the educative programs, as coordinated motion helps in the motor recovery of the child with autism spectrum disorder, and also in acquiring social and emotional balance. A complex physiotherapy program combined with motor games, applied to autistic children, favors the knowledge of the body and the optimal integration in the social environment, both through exercises and through the relational attitude maintained by the therapist.

 

Keywords: autism, psychomotricity, integration, social environment
Scale of remembered relationship with parents: Evaluation of psychometric properties on university students
Authors: Okray Zihniye , Eren Enil Afsaroglu
Published: December 2015

The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Remembered Relationships with Parents (RRP10) for Turkish university students. 373 students studying at Lefke European University participated in this research. The gender distribution of the subjects is 52.8% (n=197) for female and 47.2% (n=176) for male students. The reliability of RRP10 was assessed by internal consistency and test-retest reliability statistics. The validity of the scale was assessed by confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis and correlations between subscales and item analyses were examined. In addition, the correlation between RRP and Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) was assessed by Pearson correlation coefficient method in order to see the criterion based validity. The internal consistency, Cronbach alpha and test-retest reliability coefficient of the scale were calculated. In order to assess the distinctive validity of the scale, a discriminant analysis was performed to determine whether the RRP10 scores of the participants who received under the cut-off score (≥10) is different than the RRP10 scores of the participants who received over the cut-off score according to the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). As a result of the factor analysis, a two-factor structure similar to the original RRP10 study was found out. No correlation was observed between RRP10 Alienation and PBI Care subscales while highly significant criterion-relationship validity was observed between RRP10 Control and PBI Control subscales and a distinctive validity was observed in the statistical assessment of RRP10 and BDI. RRP10 test-retest coefficients and internal consistency coefficients show findings on the reliability of the scale. The psychometric properties of RRP10 are found to be satisfactory and could be used to assess remembered relationships with parents. RRP10 will be valuable in establishing initiatives or psycho-educative programs in order to regulate the mother-father and child relationships.

 

Keywords: mother-father, alienation, control, reliability, validity, relationship
Serviços de descoberta em rede: a experiência do modelo Google para os usuários de bibliotecas universitárias
Authors: Pavão Caterina Marta Groposo , Caregnato Sônia Elisa
Published: December 2015

Contextualiza o uso dos serviços de descoberta em rede nas bibliotecas universitárias, que necessitam atender a demanda de usuários cada vez mais exigentes no que se refere à performance durante a busca e a recuperação da informação. Pretende colaborar para o entendimento sobre essas ferramentas, salientando a formação do seu índice central, a estruturação da busca facetada, os critérios de relevância utilizados e a apresentação dos resultados numa lista única. Utiliza o método bibliográfico para selecionar a literatura nacional e internacional relevante acerca do tema. Conclui que as bibliotecas devem revisitar o alcance de seus catálogos para manter-se conectadas com os modelos mentais dos usuários e suas necessidades de informação. Serviços de descoberta em rede, integrado com os demais serviços de informação, têm o potencial de melhorar a experiência de busca. Estas ferramentas devem ser projetadas baseadas na experiência de busca e comportamento dos usuá- rios para equilibrar as necessidades e expectativas dos mesmos com as capacidades do sistema.
A análise de logs como estratégia para a realização da garantia do usuário
Authors: Laipelt Rita do Carmo Ferreira
Published: December 2015

Tem como objetivo discutir o potencial da coleta de logs de pesquisa para realizar a garantia do usuário na elaboração de tesauros e/ou para gestão de catálogos de autoridades. Demonstra como a metodologia de análise de logs possibilita identificar a linguagem dos usuários a partir do próprio sistema de recuperação da informação. Utiliza como objeto de estudo as lexias contidas nos logs de pesquisa dos usuários do Portal LexMl, do Senado Federal Brasileiro, nas áreas do Direito do Trabalho e do Direito Previdenciário. Apresenta os resultados da análise de lexias com aspectos conceituais, que indicam o nível de conhecimento do usuário em relação ao assunto pesquisado. Conclui que os logs são relevantes para a identificação de características, demandas e necessidades dos usuários. Sugere o estabelecimento de políticas para sua coleta, visto que, no Brasil, poucas pesquisas utilizam os logs como objeto de estudo na área da Ciência da Informação.
O processo de circulação de informações sobre forró eletrônico e seu fluxo comunicacional em Fortaleza
Authors: Morigi Valdir Jose , Braga Robson da Silva
Published: December 2015

Com base em entrevistas com produtores e consumidores de forró eletrônico, este artigo reflete sobre o processo de circulação desse gênero musical em Fortaleza, capital do Ceará, aportando-se nos conceitos de “fluxo comunicacional” e “sistema de resposta social”, de José Luiz Braga (2006). Esse produto cultural não é resultado exclusivo do trabalho de uma indústria fonográfica, mas de um processo sociocultural mais amplo, que, em um fluxo comunicacional, dá base cultural à produção, interfere no modo como esse produto circula pela cidade e, mais que isso, atribui novos sentidos a esse produto através de um “sistema de resposta social”.
Uma abordagem conceitual sobre garantias de representação no gerenciamento da organização de estoques de informação como proposição ético-informacional
Authors: Medeiros Jackson da Silva
Published: December 2015

Este trabalho, de caráter teórico-conceitual, busca destacar o papel ético-informacional do gerenciamento da organização de estoques de informação. Para isso, parte da premissa de que a informação é baseada em significado contextual e está disposta a partir de estoques de informação, os quais nos fazem refletir sobre dilemas morais, principalmente sobre a criação, a organização e o uso das informações disponibilizadas, criando um tensionamento entre processos institucionais e indivíduos. A partir disso, procuramos inferir implicações para o gerenciamento ético da organização de estoques de informação como forma de crítica racional a minimizar problemas de indexação e, por consequência, melhorar a recuperação da informação.
Acervos bibliográficos do fim do século XIX: contribuições da Literatura Brasileira
Authors: Almeida Magali Lippert da S.
Published: December 2015

Este estudo visa demonstrar que é possível entender a formação do leitor brasileiro através da leitura e rastreamento das obras citadas nos romances e demais textos dos principais autores da Literatura Brasileira do fim do século XIX e início do século XX. O estudo aqui apresentado traz o levantamento dos textos citados pelo personagem/narrador Sérgio, do romance O Ateneu, de Raul Pompéia. Foi efetuada a leitura da obra e colhidas todas as menções literárias, a autores e textos, a partir disso foi elaborada uma lista das obras e do procedimento de citação do narrador/autor demonstrando que as obras e autores citados haviam sido lidos por ele no Brasil do fim do século XIX. É o início de um grande rastreamento que visa compor através da leitura dos livros de Raul Pompéia, Machado de Assis e outros importantes autores, os acervos brasileiros do fim do século XIX e início do século XX.
Registro da informação: consciência, materialidade e código da escrita
Authors: Oliveira Lizete Dias de
Published: December 2015

A escrita é uma poderosa invenção de registro e transmissão da Informação que modificou a consciência humana, imprimindo-lhe uma nova consciência histórica ligada a uma concepção linear e vetorial do tempo. Nesse estudo a escrita é analisada a partir das técnicas de registro de Informação (inscri- ção, sobrescriçao e prescrição) a partir dos códigos empregados (pictográficos, alfanuméricos ou binários), sendo cada código ligado a uma concepção de representação (caracteres, tipos e cifras), e inscrito através de diferentes técnicas e cultura material (ferramentas, máquinas e aparelhos). Conclui-se que cada mé- todo de registro está vinculado a um tipo de consciência sobre o mundo, sobre o tempo, sobre as relações sociais e que a mudança em alguns desses aspectos provoca transformações nos demais.
Ciência da Informação: história, conceitos e características
Authors: Queiroz Daniela Gralha de Caneda , Moura Ana Maria Mielniczuk de
Published: December 2015

O presente artigo aborda a Ciência da Informação como forma de memória. Resgata a história da Ciência da Informação, desde a sua gênese, no mundo e também no Brasil. Mostra a evolução desta Ciência, com a sua mudança de paradigmas, e aborda o seu caráter interdisciplinar. Levanta os diversos conceitos que a Ciência da Informação instigou ao longo do tempo e constata porque ela é considerada ciência. Identifica o objeto de estudo da Ciência da Informação sob a ótica de diversos pesquisadores e, igualmente, os objetivos, com suas características. Conclui com a contribuição da Ciência da Informação para a sociedade.
Olhares complementares sobre letramento científico e o papel dos pesquisadores em comunidades virtuais
Authors: Caxias de Sousa Rodrigo Silva , Bufrem Leilah Santiago , Nascimento Bruna Silva do
Published: December 2015

Este é um estudo webométrico sobre a discussão em torno das audiências a serem privilegiadas no que tange aos impactos e à incidência das informa- ções de caráter científico. A pesquisa verifica de que maneira e com qual intensidade essas modificações no fluxo informacional ocorrem no ambiente virtual. Para tanto, realiza-se um levantamento de quatro blogs identificados no Anel de Blogs ABC: Um Longo Argumento, Via Gene, Cultura Científica e Neurocientista de Plantão. O estudo utiliza o software SocSciBot4 (Thewall, 2013) na categorização das postagens realizadas pelos pesquisadores responsáveis no período entre janeiro e dezembro de 2012. O estudo ainda afirma que a possibilidade de novas formas de letramento científico é concretizada na web e infere que, sob esse viés, é prudente observar o quanto uma nova forma de comunalismo vem se manifestando na rede no sentido de viabilizar estratégias de letramento científico.
Brazilian agricultural research in the Web of Science: a bibliometric study of scientific output and collaboration (2000-2011)
Authors: Vargas Rosely Andrade , Vanz Samile Andréa de Souza , Stumpf Ida Regina Chittó
Published: December 2015

This paper presents an analysis of the scientific output and collaboration of Brazilian agricultural research in the Web of Science (WoS) during 2000-2011. A total of 45,163 documents were retrieved. Data analysis was conducted with the use of the softwares Bibexcel and Pajek. The results indicated that the number of Brazilian articles in the field of agricultural sciences indexed in WoS has increased by 344%; however, the main driver for this growth was the raise in the number of national journals indexed in the database. Although Brazilian articles have been found in 799 journals from 46 countries, 53.5% of the total production was published in national journals with low impact factor. The percentage of articles with multiple authors in the total volume of publications increased from 96.1% in 2000 to 98.4% in 2011. The proportion of articles in collaboration between institutions rose from 47.3%, in 2000, to 64.2%, in 2011. However, there was a decrease in publications with international collaboration from 21.7 % in 2000 to 15.4 % in 2011. The most important collaborative relationships were established with the U.S., France and Germany.
Os indicadores bibliométricos: virtudes e limites no contexto da avaliação em Ciência e Tecnologia
Authors: Santos Raimundo Nonato Macedo
Published: December 2015

O texto discute as bases necessárias para a formulação de Indicadores em Ciência e Tecnologia, suas virtudes e limites. Visto que quantificar é inerente ao ser humano, e que a aplicação dessa prática consistiu em um fator decisivo na constru- ção do conhecimento e do expressivo sucesso das ciências exatas e das engenharias, já no século XIX, é inimaginável aceitar que não exista consenso sobre como medir e avaliar a produção intelectual e acadêmica. Nisso reside a motivação deste trabalho; na necessidade de uma reflexão sobre as propriedades gerais, natureza, gênese e efeitos da prática de quantificar em face da inexistência de consenso. Como opção, propõe-se a conceituar Indicadores em Ciência e Tecnologia de forma mais ampla, “como modelo”. Assim, propõe-se um acordo, na concepção conceitual de “modelo”, para medir e avaliar a produção intelectual e acadêmica, que subsidie, adequadamente e com equidade, tomadas de decisão, particularmente, referente à meritocracia e aos investimentos em pesquisa e inovação nos campos das ciências duras, humanas e aplicadas.
Impacto do Programa de Apoio a Planos de Reestruturação e Expansão das Universidades Federais Brasileiras (REUNI) na atividade investigativa: crescimento, qualidade e internacionalização
Authors: Souza Cláudia Daniele de , De Filippo Daniela , Sanz Casado Elías
Published: December 2015

Nos últimos anos, o sistema de educação superior brasileiro tem sido objeto de inúmeras políticas e uma delas é o Programa de Apoio a Planos de Reestruturação e Expansão das Universidades Federais (REUNI). O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar seu impacto na atividade investigativa das universidades federais, em três dimensões: crescimento, qualidade e internacionalização, estabelecendo uma relação entre os resultados do Programa REUNI e as publicações científicas na Web of Science. A partir de dados referentes ao período 2003-2012, observa-se que houve um incremento considerável na produção científica do Brasil e ainda mais nas universidades federais. A contratação de professores doutores tem aumentado, entretanto ainda não repercute na qualidade dos documentos em revistas de primeiro quartil. Os programas de mobilidade auxiliaram a promover a formação em diferentes países. Além disso, as publica- ções em colaboração internacional cresceram rapidamente, mas ainda não alcan- çaram percentuais destacados. Embora se evidencie uma importante transforma- ção nas universidades federais, ainda faz-se necessário integrar esforços em direção à qualidade e à visibilidade internacional.
Política Editorial
Authors: Em Questão Comissão Editorial
Published: December 2015

Comissão Editorial
¿Qué publica Brasil en Biblioteconomía y Documentación? Estudio de la producción internacional y análisis de Clúster Bibliográficos (Web of Science 2000-2014)
Authors: Filippo Daniela de
Published: December 2015

Se analizan las publicaciones de Brasil en Library and Information Science de Web of Science. El objetivo es conocer las características de la producción, analizar el perfil de actividad del país y detectar el corpus documental usado como marco conceptual. La metodología consta de dos etapas: en la primera se recogió la producción y se obtuvieron los principales indicadores bibliométricos de actividad, especialización y colaboración. En la segunda, se utilizó el método de bibliographic coupling para detectar “comunidades bibliográ- ficas” con referencias comunes. Los centros brasileños publicaron 910 documentos entre 2000 y 2014, especialmente en portugués, siendo las revistas editadas en el país las principales vías de difusión. Se detectaron clusters bibliográ- ficos relacionados con estudios sobre Open Access, recuperación de información, estudios métricos, organización del conocimiento y cienciometría. Esta última comunidad es la más internacional, tanto por las revistas de consumo como de difusión.
Conceitos, modelos e novas perspectivas de avaliação em Arquivologia e Ciência da Informação
Authors: Rockembach Moisés
Published: December 2015

O trabalho apresenta o processo de avaliação da informação a partir de uma análise das metodologias propostas por diferentes autores no campo da Arquivologia e da Ciência da Informação. Este estudo parte de uma perspectiva clássica da avaliação, com Jenkinson (1922) e Schellenberg (2003), mediante seu conceito de valor de documento; uma abordagem pós-moderna de macroavaliação proposta por Terry Cook (2005), que critica o modelo anterior e propõe uma abordagem sistemática e holística do processo; até a interdisciplinaridade com a Ciência da Informação em Silva e Ribeiro (2000; 2004); e Ribeiro (2005) com o estudo dos fluxos informacionais. Propõem-se perspectivas complementares do valor da informação, com os conceitos de indício, evidência e prova (ROCKEMBACH, 2012, 2013a, 2013b, 2013c), e, ainda, a Teoria dos Atos dos Documentos (SMITH, 2005). Traz como considerações finais a importância que o debate interdisciplinar pode ter na construção terminológica e metodológica sobre avaliação.
Summer precipitation prediction in the source region of the Yellow River using climate indices
Authors: Yuan Feifei , Berndtsson Ronny , Uvo Cintia Bertacchi , Zhang Linus , Jiang Peng
Published: December 2015

The summer precipitation from June to September in the source region of the Yellow River accounts for about 70% of the annual total, and its decrease would cause further water shortage problems. Consequently, the objectives of this study are to improve the understanding of the linkages between the precipitation in the source region of the Yellow River and global teleconnection patterns, and to predict the summer precipitation based on revealed teleconnections. Spatial variability of precipitation was investigated based on three homogeneous sub-regions. Principal component analysis and singular value decomposition were used to find significant relationships between the precipitation and global teleconnection patterns using climate indices. A back-propagation neural network was developed to predict the summer precipitation using significantly correlated climate indices. It was found that precipitation in the study area is positively related to North Atlantic Oscillation, West Pacific Pattern and El Niño Southern Oscillation, and inversely related to Polar Eurasian pattern. Summer precipitation was overall well predicted. The Pearson correlation coefficient between predicted and observed summer precipitation was, in general, larger than 0.6. The results can be used to predict the summer precipitation and to improve integrated water resources management in the Yellow River basin.
Flash flooding prediction in regions of northern Vietnam using the KINEROS2 model
Authors: Nguyen Hong Quang , Degener Jan , Kappas Martin
Published: December 2015

Flash flooding (FF) in Vietnam has become an important issue due to increasing loss of property and life. This paper investigates FF prediction using the Kinematic Run-off and Erosion model to perform comprehensive analyses to: (1) evaluate the role of initial soil moisture (θ) conditions using the Bridging Event and Continuous Hydrological model; (2) model the discharge (Q) using different rainfall inputs; (3) test the sensitivities of the model to θ and Manning's n coefficient (N) on Q and validate the model; and (4) predict channel discharge (QC) using forecasted rainfall. A relative saturation index (R) of 0.46 and N of 0.14 produced the best match of the simulated outflow to measured Q, while the saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) and R had significant effects on the magnitude of flooding. The parameter N had remarkable influences on the volume of flow and its peak time. Surprisingly, the use of radar rainfall data underestimated Q compared to the measured discharge and estimates using satellite rainfall. We conclude that the KINEROS2 model is well equipped to predict FF events in the study area and is therefore suitable as an early warning system when combined with weather forecasts. However, uncertainties grow when the forecasted period expands further into the future.
Reduction of microbial risk associated with greywater by disinfection processes for irrigation
Authors: Al-Gheethi A. A. , Radin Mohamed R. M. S. , Efaq A. N. , Amir Hashim M. K.
Published: December 2015

Greywater is one of the most important alternative sources for irrigation in arid and semi-arid countries. However, the health risk associated with the microbial contents of these waters limits their utilization. Many techniques have been developed and used to generate a high microbiological quality of greywater. The main problem in the treatment of greywater lies in the nature of pathogenic bacteria in terms of their ability to survive during/after the treatment process. The present review focused on the health risk associated with the presence of pathogenic bacteria in greywater and the treatment technologies used for the disinfection processes.
Consolidation of municipality-owned water suppliers in Japan
Authors: Fikru Mahelet G. , Phillips Michelle A.
Published: December 2015

This study examines the characteristics of municipalities owning water utilities that took advantage of incentives provided by the Japanese government to consolidate. We find that economies of scale and government transfers were some of the main factors leading to consolidation of government services. This is expected given the Central Government's efforts to equalize public service levels, and the large cost savings available to municipal level water monopolies.
Boron removal from brackish water by reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes: application of Spiegler–Kedem model and optimization
Authors: Kheriji Jamel , Hamrouni Béchir
Published: December 2015

Drinking water should contain certain chemicals only in limited quantities. Boron, one of these chemicals which is considered as a threatening compound and is difficult to eliminate from water. The purpose of the research is to study the major role of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) process which can contribute to the removal of this inorganic element from brackish water. For this reason, two RO and two NF membranes have been used to reduce boron and total salinity of brackish water. Since boron is a problematic compound, its elimination would also not be easy. To optimize these removal rates, two solutions based on the change of the chemical state of boron in water, either by varying the pH solution or by a complexation reaction, have been proposed in this work. Obtained results show that for both solutions, the boron removal percentage has clearly improved and reached 95% for the first case and 70% for the second. It is worth noting that the Spiegler–Kedem model was applied to fit the found experimental results.
Impact of irrigation water scarcity on rural household food security and income in Pakistan
Authors: Rahut Dil Bahadur , Ali Akhter , Imtiaz Muhammad , Mottaleb Khondoker Abdul , Erenstein Olaf
Published: December 2015

As Pakistan is currently facing a severe shortage of irrigation water, this paper analyzes the determinants of water scarcity and its impact on the yield of cereal crops (wheat, maize and rice), household income, food security and poverty levels by employing the propensity-score-matching approach. This study is based on a comprehensive set of cross-sectional data collected from 950 farmers from all four major provinces in Pakistan. The empirical analysis indicated that farmers with a water-scarcity problem have lower yield and household income, and are food insecure. Poverty levels were higher: in the range of 7–12% for a household facing a water-scarcity problem. The policy implications of the study are that the public and private sector in Pakistan needs to invest in irrigation water management to maintain the productivity of cereal crops which is important for household food security and poverty reduction.
Division method for water distribution networks in hilly areas
Authors: Tao Tao , Li Jiada , Xin Kunlun , Liu Peng , Xiong Xiaolan
Published: December 2015

Water distribution systems in hilly areas are always divided into several zones due to the undulating terrain. The present approach of dividing water distribution systems lacks an assessment index and is characterized by a low degree of automation. With the building of a mathematical model, this paper introduces two indicators – pressure limitation and pressure variation – to enable the automatic division of the water supply pipe network. It prioritizes economic index as the objective function in the evaluation of the division of water distribution systems in hilly areas, and then selects the optimal division scheme by generic algorithm in a large number of candidates. The SY terrain in YW City China is used for verification. Compared to traditional water supply partition methods, this procedure is easier to operate time-savingly by staff and is more automatic.
Characteristics of pipe-scale in the pipes of an urban drinking water distribution system in eastern China
Authors: Liu Jingqing , Chen Huanyu , Huang Qian , Lou Liping , Hu Baolan , Endalkachew Sahle-Demessie , Mallikarjuna Nadagouda , Shan Yonggui , Zhou Xiaoyan
Published: December 2015

Pipes that carry drinking water have gradually aged. Events occurring with increasing frequency, such as substandard water quality in residential taps, red water, and black water, reveal the deterioration of the chemical stability of a drinking water distribution system (DWDS). Pipes in the DWDS serving City S, located in eastern China, were sampled to analyze the concentration and distribution of pollutants in pipe-scale of pipes of different materials, ages and diameters, and the factors (such as materials, age, and diameter) influencing the accumulation of pollutants were also investigated. The quantity of pipe-scale in the most commonly used gray cast iron pipe and ductile cast iron pipe (DN150) was 151.5–195.0 g·m−1 and 7.1–29.4 g·m−1, respectively. The concentration of heavy metals in pipe-scale was positively correlated with the quantity of pipe-scale (R2 = 0.874); the sequence of concentration of metals was Fe > Al > Mn, Zn > Pb, Cu > Cr, Cd. Galvanized steel pipe, with the highest degree of corrosion, had the highest concentration of heavy metals in pipe-scale. The morphology and composition of pipe-scale were substantially influenced by pipe material and age. For example, in the oldest galvanized steel pipe-scale, there was not only a large number of iron compounds but also some zinc composite oxides. In addition to hydrocarbons produced by microbial metabolism, there were microalgae metabolites and exogenous contaminants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The concentrations of microbial metabolites increased with increasing service time.