bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Twenty-first-century glacio-hydrological changes in the Himalayan headwater Beas River basin
Authors: Li Lu , Shen Mingxi , Hou Yukun , Xu Chong-Yu , Lutz Arthur F. , Chen Jie , Jain Sharad K. , Li Jingjing , Chen Hua
Published: March 2019

Abstract. The Himalayan Mountains are the source region of one of the world's largest
supplies of freshwater. The changes in glacier melt may lead to droughts as
well as floods in the Himalayan basins, which are vulnerable to hydrological
changes. This study used an integrated glacio-hydrological model, the Glacier
and Snow Melt – WASMOD model (GSM-WASMOD), for hydrological projections
under 21st century climate change by two ensembles of four global climate models (GCMs) under two Representative Concentration
Pathways (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) and
two bias-correction methods (i.e., the daily bias correction (DBC) and the
local intensity scaling (LOCI)) in
order to assess the future hydrological changes in the Himalayan Beas basin
up to Pandoh Dam (upper Beas basin). Besides, the glacier extent loss during
the 21st century was also investigated as part of the glacio-hydrological
modeling as an ensemble simulation. In addition, a high-resolution WRF
precipitation dataset suggested much heavier winter precipitation over the
high-altitude ungauged area, which was used for precipitation correction in
the study. The glacio-hydrological modeling shows that the glacier ablation
accounted for about 5 % of the annual total runoff during 1986–2004 in
this area. Under climate change, the temperature will increase by
1.8–2.8 ∘C at the middle of the century (2046–2065), and by
2.3–5.4 ∘C until the end of the century (2080–2099). It is very
likely that the upper Beas basin will get warmer and wetter compared to the
historical period. In this study, the glacier extent in the upper Beas basin
is projected to decrease over the range of 63 %–87 % by the middle
of the century and 89 %–100 % at the end of the century compared to
the glacier extent in 2005. This loss in glacier area will in general result
in a reduction in glacier discharge in the future, while the future
streamflow is most likely to have a slight increase because of the increase
in both precipitation and temperature under all the scenarios. However, there
is widespread uncertainty regarding the changes in total discharge in the
future, including the seasonality and magnitude. In general, the largest
increase in river total discharge also has the largest spread. The
uncertainty in future hydrological change is not only from GCMs, but also
from the bias-correction methods and hydrological modeling. A decrease in
discharge is found in July from DBC, while it is opposite for LOCI. Besides,
there is a decrease in evaporation in September from DBC, which cannot be
seen from LOCI. The study helps to understand the hydrological impacts of
climate change in northern India and contributes to stakeholder and
policymaker engagement in the management of future water resources in
northern India.
Revising the stochastic iterative ensemble smoother
Authors: Raanes Patrick N. , Stordal Andreas S. , Evensen Geir
Published: March 2019

Abstract. Ensemble randomized maximum likelihood (EnRML) is an iterative (stochastic) ensemble smoother, used for large and nonlinear inverse problems, such as history matching and data assimilation. Its current formulation is overly complicated and has issues with computational costs, noise, and covariance localization, even causing some practitioners to omit crucial prior information. This paper resolves these difficulties and streamlines the algorithm, without changing its output. These simplifications are achieved through the careful treatment of the linearizations and subspaces. For example, it is shown (a) how ensemble linearizations relate to average sensitivity, and (b) that the ensemble does not loose rank during updates. The paper also draws significantly on the theory of the (deterministic) iterative ensemble Kalman smoother (IEnKS). Comparative benchmarks are obtained with the Lorenz-96 model with these two smoothers and the ensemble smoother using multiple data assimilation (ES-MDA).
Seasonal variability of intermediate water masses in the Gulf of Cadiz: implications of the Antarctic and Subarctic seesaw model
Authors: Roque David , Parras-Berrocal Ivan , Bruno Miguel , Sánchez-Leal Ricardo , Hernández-Molina Francisco Javier
Published: March 2019

Abstract. Global circulation of intermediate water masses has been extensively studied; however, its regional and local circulation along continental margins and variability and implications on sea floor morphologies are still not well known. In this study the intermediate water mass variability in the Gulf of Cádiz and adjacent areas has been analysed and its implications discussed. Remarkable seasonal variations of the Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) and the Subarctic Intermediate Water (SAIW) are determined. During autumn a greater presence of the AAIW seems to be related to a reduction in the presence of SAIW and Eastern North Atlantic Central Water (ENACW). This interaction also affects the Mediterranean Outflow Water (MOW), which is pushed by the AAIW toward the upper continental slope. In the rest of the seasons, the SAIW is the predominant water mass reducing the presence of the AAIW. This seasonal variability for the predominance of these intermediate water masses is explained by a novel model based on the concatenation of several wind-driven processes acting during the different seasons. Our finding is important for a better understanding of regional intermediate water mass variability with implications in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) but further research is needed in order to decode their changes during the geological past and their role, especially related to the AAIW, in controlling both the morphology and the sedimentation along the continental slopes.
Airborne radionuclides and heavy metals in High Arctic terrestrial environment as the indicators of sources and transfers of contamination
Authors: Łokas Edyta , Zaborska Agata , Sobota Ireneusz , Gaca Paweł , Milton Andrew , Kocurek Paweł , Cwanek Anna
Published: March 2019

Abstract. A survey of airborne radioactive isotopes (137Cs, 238Pu, 239+240Pu, 241Am and 210Pb) and trace metals (Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Fe, Al) in tundra soils and cryoconite hole material sampled from several locations in the Kaffiøyra region revealed high spatial concentration variability of the analysed samples. Lithogenic radionuclides (230Th, 232Th, 234U, 238U) show less variability than the airborne radionuclides because their activity concentrations are controlled only by mixing of weathered material derived from different bedrock. Activity ratios of the artificial radionuclides differ in most cryoconite samples from global fallout signatures. The contribution of radionuclides from other sources might be enhanced by non-continuous exposure of cryoconite to atmospheric deposition. We assumed that the main source of Pu, which is visible only in cryoconite samples, are derived from nuclear tests and non-exploded weapons-grade material. Approximately one third of the total observed Pu activity concentration is 238Pu originating from a SNAP9A satellite re-entry and subsequent injection of nuclear debris from stratosphere into troposphere. In samples from Waldemarbreen we observed the effect of glacial morphology on effective trapping and storing of airborne radionuclides. The differences in the concentrations of radionuclides between sampling points and differences in the elevation gradient from terminus towards icefall may reflect the homogenous topography of the glacier tongue. The trace metal concentrations in soils were typical or slightly higher than concentrations characteristic for natural background concentrations and the 206Pb/207Pb ratio also was close to the natural ratio for parent rocks. Conversely, trace metal concentrations in cryoconite samples (Pb and Cd) were higher than in soil samples and definitely exceeded natural values.
Narrative and Theodicy in Paradise Lost
Authors: Fallon Stephen M.
Published: March 2019

Milton famously claims that in Paradise Lost he will “assert eternal providence, / And justify the ways of God to men.” Does he succeed? This article argues that Milton's epic, by the criteria of Immanuel Kant, for whom Milton was an immensely influential predecessor, inevitably fails as a philosophical theodicy. On the other hand, the article argues that Paradise Lost succeeds as a narrative of a fall that readers can experience as free rather than determined, and moreover that it succeeds as an example of what Kant termed “authentic theodicy.”
Capacidade funcional de idosos adscritos em uma estratégia saúde da família do meio rural
Authors: Franco Maiara Tamires , Wypyszynski Rosa Maria , Bisognin Elisiane , Schaly Ronald , Martins Renata Breda , Ianiski Valéria Baccarin
Published: March 2019

Este estudo objetivou identificar o grau de capacidade funcional, as doenças crônicas mais frequentes e as características sociodemográficas de idosos de um território de saúde do meio rural. Trata-se de umestudo quantitativo, descritivo, transversal e exploratório, com 288 idosos residentes de uma zona rural de Santa Rosa/RS, no período de março a junho de 2012. Para a coleta dos dados foram utilizados osinstrumentos: índice de Katz, para as Atividades Básicas da Vida Diária (ABVD); e a escala de Lawton para as Atividades Instrumentais da Vida Diária (AIVD). Para análise dos dados, foi utilizado o programaEpi Info 3.5.3. Houve predomínio de mulheres idosas (52%), na faixa etária dos 75 anos ou mais (30%). A maioria dos entrevistados eram aposentados (94%), com renda de um a dois salários mínimos (81%)e baixa escolaridade (60%). A maioria se mostrou independente (97%) em relação às ABVDs e às AIVDs (77%). Entretanto, com relação às AIVDs, as mulheres foram as mais dependentes (60%). Observou-se que 57% idosos apresentavam algum grau de dependência, sendo que 23% deles não conseguiam utilizar o telefone e 20% apresentavam dependência parcial para utilizar meios de transporte e controlar as finanças. Foi possível identificar maior frequência de dependência a partir dos 70 anos de idade por meio dos dois instrumentos utilizados. Conclui-se que a diminuição da capacidade funcional relacionou-se ao aumento da idade, sexo feminino e baixa escolaridade. Os homens mostraram-se mais independentes. A hipertensão arterial sistêmica foi a doença mais frequente.
Quality assessment of composts officially registered as organic fertilisers in Spain
Authors: Puyuelo Belén , Arizmendiarrieta Joseba S. , Irigoyen Ignacio , Plana Ramón
Published: March 2019

Composting of organic wastes is a management strategy linked to circular economy models through the transformation of these wastes into an organic product, compost, which can be used as fertiliser, soil amendment or growing media. However, the concept of ‘compost quality’ is not enough defined to take a technical decision about which is its best use or application. In the last decade, different guidelines and regulations about organic fertilisers have been developed. For instance, in Spain the Fertilisers Regulation categorises compost under five kinds according to the raw materials used - organic amendment compost (OaC), manure compost (MaC), green compost (GrC), vermicompost (VC), ‘alperujo’ compost (AlC) -, and under three quality levels (A, B or C) depending exclusively on the heavy metals content. This work analyses the national database of all composts (307) marketed in Spain, considering the analytical parameters declared, with the objective of proposing a methodology to define a global quality index. For this assessment, two indicators are employed: a fertility indicator, related to the nutrients content, and a clean indicator, related to the heavy metals content. Results show an average compost formulation 2.5:2.5:2.5 (N:P2O5:K2O). MaC and OaC present the highest fertility indicator, whereas VC the lowest. Regarding the clean indicator, GrC, MaC and VC are cleaner than OaC. In the future, this new quality assessment should be completed by including other indicators related to physical and biological characteristic (e.g. porosity, stability/maturity, phytotoxicity) that could determine the most proper use of compost.
Influenza outbreak - how best to prevent beyond vaccination?
Authors: Anjo Carlos , Coutinho Gonçalo , Vasconcelos Pedro , Nunes da Silva Glória , Pais de Lacerda António
Published: March 2019

Background: Influenza vaccination, is the cornerstone of influenza epidemics prophylaxis, but there is some evidence of its lower efficacy in the elderly and in some other high-risk groups of the population.Aims and Methods: We analysed the demographic characteristics of the patients (pts) hospitalized in an internal medicine ward (IMw) during the 2016-17 flu season, investigating whether there had been previous prevention, and overall how the infection progressed. All pts admitted to our hospital center, with positive nasopharyngeal swab, from the 1st October 2016 to the 28th February 2017 were recorded (n = 221), from which the inpatient IMw subgroup (31 pts) was selected.Summary of results: Of the 31 selected IMw pts, 61.3% were female and 38.7% male. Their chronic main medical condition included diabetes mellitus type 2 (32.3%) and heart failure (22.6%). Although more than half was previously vaccinated with that year’s vaccine (65.5%), all pts required hospitalization, with a high average length of stay (11.3 ± 5.2 days). H3N2 was the predominant subtype (90.3%). Flu symptoms at admission were present in 80.6% of the pts, and their mean PaO2/FiO2 ratio was 288.9 ± 40.7. We observed an increased in infection severity in patients with asthma, obesity and chronic kidney disease (when compared to controls) with PaO2/FiO2 ratio 284.0 ± 58.7, 95%CI 229.9-338.6, PaO2/FiO2 ratio 242.5 ± 12.0; 95%CI 134.5-350.5 and PaO2/FiO2 ratio 263.0 ± 33.9; 95%CI -41.9-567.9 respectively. No transfers were needed to intensive care, and one only patient required non-invasive mechanical ventilation.Conclusions: During a flu epidemic, there is a constant need for health staff to perform the influenza test in all seeking care pts with respiratory / generalized pains complaints. Preventive use of oseltamivir by the most vulnerable contacts exposed to the virus, even if previously vaccinated, appears to be justifiable.
Cross-linguistic Variation of Binding Possibilities and Parameterized DP Hypothesis Revisited
Authors: Zhiyi Zhang
Published: March 2019

The former study approached the cross-linguistic variation of binding possibilities from the perspective of parameterized DP hypothesis. However, the parameterized DP hypothesis failed to explain some syntactic truth as regards the binding relation between possessive NP and pronoun. It has been examined in the present study that different languages have different means to form possessive structure and different mechanisms work in obligatory and optional binding. The c-commanding relation is the semantic basis for the optional binding between the possessive NP and the pronoun. For languages with possessive NP entering derivation after T, possessive NP fails to c-command pronoun and there will be no optional binding. For languages with possessive NP or morpheme entering derivation before T, possessive NP or morpheme succeeds to c-command pronoun and there is optional binding.
Use of measurements from thoracic radiographs to identify high mean left atrium pressure in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease
Authors: Jojima Flavio Shigueru , Lucina Stephany Buba , Santos Alexandre Leseur , Sousa Marlos Gonçalves , Froes Tilde Rodrigues
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study was to estimate echocardiographic elevated mean left atrium pressure (MLAP) based on measurements from thoracic radiographs and to determine a cut-off value for each radiographic measurement that suggests a high MLAP. A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed to include cases admitted from January 2015 to December 2016. Thoracic radiographic examinations from 93 dogs with and without a high MLAP were included. Specific measurements were made from thoracic radiographs and compared with echocardiographic variables known to indicate high MLAP. This comparison was used to generate equations that allowed the estimation of echocardiographic surrogates from the radiographic measurements. The values indicative of high MLAP were obtained using a regression curve. Formulas that indicated high MLAP were generated using a number of radiographic measurements. Positive echocardiographic findings of high MLAP were used as the gold standard. These formulas helped to predict high MLAP in myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) without the need for echocardiographic examination. The best formula was left atrium (LA):aorta (Ao)echo = 0.03×(vertebral heart score,VHS) + 0.14×(LA) + 0.27×(LA:caudal vena cava (CVC)rad). Values ? 12.2v for VHS, ? 4.5cm for LA, ? 3.3 for LA:Aorad and ? 3.2 for LA:CVCrad suggested high MLAP. Thus, we propose equations, based on measurements from thoracic radiographs, to identify high MLAP. Simple radiographic thoracic measurements, such as LA:CVCrad, can be used to define overload and a high MLAP in dogs with MMVD.
Prevalence and distribution of feet lesions in dairy cows raised in the freestall
Authors: Ebling Rafael Costa , Krummenauer Amanda , Machado Gustavo , Zeni Diego , Carazzo Luis Paulo , Leal Marta Lizandra do Rêgo
Published: March 2019

Foot lesions are one of the main causes of productivity losses in the dairy industry. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of claudication and distribution of hoof lesions by associating them with preventive hoof trimming, as well as list the main causes of involuntary discarding and the main health problems reported in dairy farms. The study included 10 farms distributed in 7 municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul state. The body condition score (BCS) and locomotion score (LS) of the cows were assessed. Hoof examination, lesion classification, and hoof trimming of the animals were performed. Of the 492 animals, 38.4% presented lameness and 36% had foot lesions, 81.4% of which were observed in the pelvic limbs and 19.6% in the thoracic limbs. Of the lesions in the limbs, 47.1% were of infectious origin and 52.9% were noninfectious. The main lesions were sole ulcers (31.6%), digital dermatitis (30.3%), thin soles (12%), and interdigital dermatitis (11.2%). Cows aged 4 to 6 years had a higher number of lesions and a higher LS. Preventive hoof trimming reduced the chances of lameness by 55% as the locomotive system was the main sanitary problem and the first reason for involuntary disposal of the farms. The results show that dairy cows raised in a free stall system have a high prevalence of claudication and foot diseases. These data should be taken into account when altering the livestock management of these animals in order to reduce significant economic losses in the herd.
Diet metabolisability and performance of slow-growing chickens fed with cottonseed cake
Authors: Amorim Aline Ferreira , Rodrigues Kênia Ferreira , Vaz Roberta Gomes Marçal Vieira , Vieira Danilo Vargas Gonçalves , Silva Gerson Fausto da , Sousa Luciano Fernandes , Campos Carla Fonseca Alves , Araujo Caroliny Costa , Silva Valquiria Sousa , Machado Shayanne Batista
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study was to evaluate poultry performance and diet metabolisability in slow- growing naked neck chickens fed different substitution levels of soybean meal protein with cottonseed cake protein. The trial was conducted in a completely randomized design with five treatments (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% substitution of soybean meal protein with cottonseed cake protein), six replicates and fifteen birds per replicate. The birds and diets of each experimental unit were weighed at one day old. At 30, 60 and 85 days old, the chickens and leftovers were weighed again to estimate the feed intake (FI), weight gain (WG), feed conversion (FC) and final weight (FW) from 1 to 30 days, from 1 to 60 days and from 1 to 85 days old. To evaluate diet metabolisability, a three-day total excreta collection (26 to 28 days of age) was performed. A quadratic effect was reported for diet metabolisability, in which the minimum substitution level was 17.45% and 17.69% for apparent metabolisable energy (AME) and nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolisable energy (AMEn), respectively. Based on performance, it is recommended to replace 40% soybean meal protein with cottonseed cake protein.
Meat quality of Pantaneiro lambs at different body weights
Authors: Hirata Adriana Sathie Ozaki , Fernandes Alexandre Rodrigo Mendes , Fuzikawa Ingrid Harumi de Souza , Vargas Junior Fernando Miranda de , Ricardo Hélio De Almeida , Cardoso Claudia Andréa Lima , Alves Luis Gustavo Castro , Zagonel Natássia Gabriela Targanski
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study was to assess the meat quality of Pantaneiro lambs finished in confinement and slaughtered at different body weights (15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 kg). Forty-five non-castrated male Pantaneiro lambs were distributed in a completely randomized design, with five treatments and nine replicates. The animals were housed in individual pens and slaughtered when they reached the target weights. For instrumental and centesimal analyses, the Semimembranosus, Longissimus lumborum, Gluteobiceps, and Triceps brachii muscles were used, whereas for fatty acid profile analysis only the Longissimus lumborum muscle was used. The different body weights influenced the final pH of the meat, but this still remained within the recommended values; however, the meat of heavier lambs had increased water-holding capacity (WHC), redness (a*), and fat content, making it the tenderest but least luminous and humid meat. Greater body weight led to a higher saturated fatty acid (SFA) content, reduction of monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), higher hypercholesterolemic fatty acid content (H), and higher atherogenicity (AI) and thrombogenicity indexes (TI). Therefore, it was concluded that the meat of lambs slaughtered at lower body weight presented better nutritional quality, making it more suitable for human consumption.
Determination of vegetation cover index under different soil management systems of cover plants by using an unmanned aerial vehicle with an onboard digital photographic camera
Authors: Beniaich Adnane , Silva Marx Leandro Naves , Avalos Fabio Arnaldo Pomar , Menezes Michele Duarte de , Cândido Bernardo Moreira
Published: March 2019

The permanent monitoring of vegetation cover is important to guarantee a sustainable management of agricultural activities, with a relevant role in the reduction of water erosion. This monitoring can be carried out through different indicators such as vegetation cover indices. In this study, the vegetation cover index was obtained using uncalibrated RGB images generated from a digital photographic camera on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In addition, a comparative study with 11 vegetation indices was carried out. The vegetation indices CIVE and EXG presented a better performance and the index WI presented the worst performance in the vegetation classification during the cycles of jack bean and millet, according to the overall accuracy and Kappa coefficient. Vegetation indices were effective tools in obtaining soil cover index when compared to the standard Stocking method, except for the index WI. Architecture and cycle of millet and jack bean influenced the behavior of the studied vegetation indices. Vegetation indices generated from RGB images obtained by UAV were more practical and efficient, allowing a more frequent monitoring and in a wider area during the crop cycle.
Explicit Affective Strategy Instruction to Develop Speaking Performance of Egyptian EFL University Students
Authors: El Sakka Samah Mohammed Fahim
Published: March 2019

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of explicit affective strategy instruction on the speaking performance of Freshmen English majors at Faculty of Education, Suez University, Egypt. The design of the study is a pre-post quasi experimental one. The instrument is a pre/post speaking performance test (designed by the researcher). Participants were eighty Freshmen English majors, randomly divided into two groups: a control group (N=40) and an experimental one (N=40). During the experiment, the experimental group was explicitly taught some affective strategies (lowering anxiety, encouraging yourself and monitoring emotions) while the control group was taught using the traditional method. All participants were tested using the pre/post speaking performance test before and after the intervention. The difference between the post test’s mean scores of the control and experimental groups were calculated using Independent Samples t-test and the difference in the mean scores between the pre- and post tests of speaking performance was calculated for each group separately using Paired Samples t-test. A significant difference was found between the post test’s mean scores of the control and the experimental groups in favor of the experimental group. Moreover, a significant difference was found between the mean scores of the pre and post test of the experimental group in favor of the post test. It was concluded that participants’ level of speaking performance significantly improved after receiving the explicit affective strategy instruction.
Gender Role in Saudi Arabian Female High School English Textbooks Traveller 1 and Traveller 2
Authors: Abiky Waleed B. Al
Published: March 2019

In an era of rapid and sustainable alterations, Saudi Arabia are now going through transformation in gender roles and opportunities. The current study aimed to investigate the gender roles in the two major English language textbooks widely used by Saudi female high school students, namely Traveller 1 and Traveller 2, which has been taught since 2013. To achieve the study goals, a mixed method was used; Content Analysis and a compiling quantitative data in which the corpus of the two English textbooks were analyzed and frequencies and percentages of gender appearances and activities were also calculated. The major findings of the study are 1) the textbooks contained some obvious gender bias and imbalance; 2) males were predominant whereas females were completely absent or marginalized; 3) females’ pictures and participations in dialogues were very limited; 4) dialogues were largely male-male predominant and were about various topics; 5) males signed to gender roles significantly higher and more aggressive; 6) in contrast, females had weaker roles and never shown as symbolic or even significant social figures.
Consumer Value and Lifestyle as a Predictor of Herbal Medicine Purchase Intention in Surakarta-Indonesia
Authors: Purwoko Purwoko , Wijaya Tony
Published: March 2019

This study aims to examine the influence of consumer values and lifestyles partially or simultaneously to the purchase intention of herbal medicine in Surakarta-Indonesia. The type of this research is survey research. This study uses primary data collected using questionnaires. The population in this study were consumers who consumed various types of herbal medicine in Surakarta-Indonesia. The sampling technique used was purposive, respondents who already had experience in herbal medicine and had the goal of consuming herbs for personal gain. Techniques of data analysis in this study are to use multiple linear regression analysis. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that consumer and lifestyle values partially or simultaneously have a significant effect on the intention of herbal medicine purchase in Surakarta-Indonesia. This means the higher the consumer value and lifestyle orientation of the consumer the higher the intention of the purchase of herbal medicine in Surakarta-Indonesia, on the contrary, the lower the consumer value and lifestyle of the consumer the lower the intention of the purchase of herbal medicine in Surakarta-Indonesia.
A humanização do judiciário brasileiro pela aplicação prática da ética e justiça ao caso concreto
Authors: Nalini José Renato , Da Silva Marcelo Gonçalves
Published: March 2019

O vetor máximo para a interpretação da Constituição Federal é a dignidade da pessoa humana, de forma que uma realização prática dos direitos fundamentais e sociais consubstanciados nos artigos 5º e 6º constitui-se no caminho por excelência para o desenvolvimento humano e sustentável. Impõe-se que o positivismo legalista ideológico da Escola da Exegese e que tem influenciado muitos operadores do direito na contemporaneidade, seja preterido em face de uma metodologia humanística que ao caso concreto aplique uma axiologia objetiva e constitucional. Tendo em vista a grave crise política, econômica e ética que assola o país, o Judiciário brasileiro por se incumbir de dar concretude à norma e por ser o poder mais próximo da sociedade deve corresponder à expectativa social de justiça, ética e humanização nele depositada.
The Labour Market of Artists. Free, But Not Wild
Authors: Ilczuk Dorota , Karpińska Anna
Published: March 2019

The authors present a summary of previous research projects in the field of professional
situation of artists in Poland. They refer to the conducted research of the Labour Market
of Artists and Creators in Poland as well as the expertise of “The Support for Artists and
Creators. International Perspective”. They also present their vision of a support system
for creators and artists, which comprises: the monitoring and analysis; the status of an
artist; remuneration (government programmes and potential mechanisms to stimulate
demand; taxes; copyright law); insurance; foreign promotion of artists; the organisation
of the labour market of artists and adjusting education to its requirements. Finally, they
refer to the presentation delivered at the conference “Creative Economy in Poland, Facts
and Myths”, organised by the Creative Economy Research Center of SWPS University. The
main postulate proposed by the authors is to create a platform for constant monitoring
and analysis of the professional situation of artists in Poland, to which the project of
estimating the number of artists, creators and performers should lead.
Art Experience (AX): Scientific, Technological and Economic Fields of Experience of Contemporary Art
Authors: Lang Krzysztof
Published: March 2019

The paper reviews and attempts to define artistic practices implemented in the areas of
science, technology and business – perceived as research tools and used as a medium in
communicating the results of scientific research. In order to achieve the assumed goal,
the examples of selected artistic practices conducted by scientists and curators working
for scientific, research and cultural heritage institutions as well as artists operating on
the verge of art and science have been presented. The aspect related to the impact of
contemporary arts in the public space has also been discussed. The preliminary analysis of
these examples helped formulate the thesis about the growing role of artistic practices as
research tools and the medium of communication in many fields of science, institutional
and non‑institutional practices not directly related to the area of art.
“We Are Looking for a Picasso to Strengthen Our Team ...”: A Manual for Creative Staff Employment
Authors: Łużniak‑Piecha Magdalena , Stawiarska‑Lietzau Monika
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of selected organisational and individual factors affecting innovativeness of organisations. The authors have focused on the mechanisms which are triggered within an organisation whose managing officers deliberately choose to support their employees’ inventiveness, creativity and provide them with talent management in order to develop a good organisational culture. This article is supposed to depict the analysed phenomena from a broad perspective. Therefore, the authors have included references not only to studies focusing on benefits which can be attained by organisations which support creativity, but also to those which analyse factors preventing companies from benefitting from an openness to innovation and creativity in their work environments.
Critical Review of Analytical and Bioanalytical Verification of the Authenticity of Coffee
Authors: Burns Duncan Thorburn , Walker Michael J
Published: March 2019

Background: The driving factors for the commercial adulteration of coffee are reviewed. Objective: Methods have been assessed for the identification of the most common materials used to adulterate coffee by dilution, to establish the geographic origins, the genotypes of beans, and to assess the authenticity of Kopi Luwak coffee. Method: The literature was surveyed manually and electronically from 1820 to 2018. Results: A flow diagram has been developed to summarize the best approaches to deal with the authentication of coffee. Conclusions: Encouragement is given to the interlaboratory validation of spectroscopic approaches, the exploration of civet cat deoxyribonucleic acid for the identification of Kopi Luwak, and the development of appropriately large and well-curated datasets of authenticity information across multiple techniques. Highlights: The current analytical difficulties in the authentication of coffee are highlighted and suggestions made to improve the situation.
Estudo de caso de interpretativismo simbólico na área de p&d e sua influência sobre o processo decisório em externalização de suas atividades
Authors: Schreiber Dusan
Published: March 2019

The innovation, both technological and organizational, are no longer a fad, occupying a prominent place within organizations. With the opening of markets and sophistication of the standard requirements of consumers, both domestically as abroad, differentiation has become a slogan and innovation a necessity. Within the technological innovation activities of research and development are considered essential and deserves an increasingly attention of researchers. Traditionally regarded as a highly technical sector, with a focus on designing solutions technologically and commercially viable, RD assumed new responsibilities, which implied a change of its profile, more fit to interact with other organizational units. This process implied, too, in the expansion of the symbolic universe of the group of experts that works in the RD sector, with inclusion in its repertoire new values and images of the organization, represented in the decision-making process. The article analyzes the case of company BETA, a technology-based company, located in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, in order to understand social network that enhance the symbolic interpretation of technicians that work in the R D sector, as to identify if and how this interpretation may influence decision about how to perform the activities of the technological research.
Estrutura de capital e assimetria de informação: um estudo em empresas brasileiras de capital aberto dos setores têxtil e de energia elétrica
Authors: Medeiros Natália Carolina Duarte de , Carvalho Francisval De Melo , Chain Caio Peixoto , Benedicto Gideon Carvalho de , Silva Washington Santos da
Published: March 2019

Given the various theories of capital structure and the Pecking Order theory, the present study related the information asymmetry and the capital structure of companies aiming to verify if information asymmetry affects the definition of the capital structure of Brazilian companies held in the electric power industry and textile. The research involved a sample of 53 companies, 31 of the electricity and 22 textiles sector during the years 2008 to 2012. The methodology used was regression with panel data, it allows the same unit cross-sectional monitored over time. The results showed that information asymmetry is an important determinant of capital structure, but that the sectors diverge with respect to the Pecking Order Theory. In the case of the energy sector to reduce information asymmetry led to a propensity for debt, while the textile sector, the opposite occurred, as companies less susceptible to information asymmetry are averse to debt.
A influência do comprometimento, do entrincheiramento e do suporte à transferência de treinamento sobre o impacto do treinamento no trabalho
Authors: Balsan Laércio André Gassen , Costa Vânia Medianeira Flores , Bastos Antonio Virgílio Bittencourt , Lopes Luis Felipe Dias , Lima Mauren Pimentel , Santos Andressa Schaurich dos
Published: March 2019

This article aims to identify the influence of organizational commitment and entrenchment, as well as support for the transfer of training on the impact of on-the-job training. For this, a sample of 392 servers from a public institution of higher education who responded to a questionnaire prepared from previously validated self-assessment models was used. After quantitatively analyzing the data, the results showed positive correlations between affective commitment, the impact of training and support to transfer at work; and negative correlations between the training impact at work and the dimensions of entrenchment (limitations of alternatives and bureaucratic arrangements). It was concluded, therefore, that the nature of the individual's link with the organization differently affects the transfer of the learning obtained in the trainings, which can subsidize strategies for the strengthening of the training impact at work.This article aims to identify the influence of organizational commitment and entrenchment, as well as support for the transfer of training on the impact of on-the-job training. For this, a sample of 392 servers from a public institution of higher education who responded to a questionnaire prepared from previously validated self-assessment models was used. After quantitatively analyzing the data, the results showed positive correlations between affective commitment, the impact of training and support to transfer at work; and negative correlations between the training impact at work and the dimensions of entrenchment (limitations of alternatives and bureaucratic arrangements). It was concluded, therefore, that the nature of the individual's link with the organization differently affects the transfer of the learning obtained in the trainings, which can subsidize strategies for the strengthening of the training impact at work.
Atitudes empreendedoras dos participantes do programa estadual “Bom Negócio Paraná”, no município de Francisco Beltrão/PR
Authors: Bach Elisane , Ceretta Gilberto Francisco , Rocha Adilson Carlos
Published: March 2019

This study aims to analyze the existence of differences in the attitudes of entrepreneurs in relation to the economic sectors in which they live their projects of participants of the State Program "Parana Improving Business" in the county of Francisco Beltrão - PR. The study took place between the months of March and August 2013. For the data collection was used a model developed by Lopez Jr. (2005) called Attitude Measurement Instrument Enterprising - IMAE. The questionnaire used is a Likert measurement scale of 10 points with a sample of 101 respondents. The study was carried out by a quantitative approach, in which the data were treated by descriptive statistics. In a comparative analysis of the dimensions, the implementation had higher overall averages of agreement, followed by innovation, power and finally the planning dimension. Comparing the industry sectors, trade and services, it was found that there were subtle differences between them. Thus the research proposed a different analytical perspective to the work of Bosma and Schutjens (2007), exploring the entrepreneurial attitudes with spatial differentiations in Europe, analyzing the attribute of economic sectors as distinction vectors.
Pesquisa-ação e aprendizagem organizacional socioprática: uma aproximação
Authors: Zwick Elisa , Bertolin Rosangela Violetti , Brito Mozar José de
Published: March 2019

The general objective of this essay is to present an approach between the methodological perspective of action research and the organizational learning in the social practice perspective. Specifically, it aims to (i) verify action research as a methodology which purposes are, themselves, transformers of reality and (ii) demonstrate the relevance of the proposed approach to emancipatory processes, including the ethical plan. It was constructed a synopsis of the origins, the profile and the development of action research, making clear the differences between action research and classical research, as well as the reversal of the relation between subject and object, in which that becomes subject of the own knowledge and its reality, never presuming neutrality. The findings point to the uniqueness of the approach between action research and the socio-practical organizational learning process, constituting itself in a multiparadigmatic approach capable of engendering emancipation through the articulation of critical and reflection spaces. It is an approach not only restricted to technical and abstract concerns, but with emancipatory character, that needs to be integrated into the organizational studies agenda.
A relação entre comunicação e comprometimento nas organizações
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Cunha da , Veloso Elza Fátima Rosa , Trevisan Leonardo Nelmi , Dutra Joel Souza
Published: March 2019

The main objective of this study is to explore the relationship between organizational and interpersonal communication, and the relationship between communication and commitment. We conducted a quantitative study, which was considered the perception of 800 employees of four distinct business segments, which do not hold management positions. Among the results, there is the finding of the influence of organizational communication on communication of the leaders and the communication between peers. While organizational communication influences commitment, leaders’ communication and colleagues’ communication do not have this potential influence.
Produção científica de inovação no Brasil: uma análise sob a ótica das redes sociais
Authors: Scarpin Márcia Regina Santiago , Machado Denise Del Prá Netto , Mondini Vanessa Edy Dagnoni , Gomes Giancarlo
Published: March 2019

The use of social networks in the analysis of scientific literature allows the observation of interdisciplinary aspects arising from the collaboration of researchers and provide the analysis and structuring of a given field of knowledge. This study falls within the scope of research aimed at understanding the social networks in the field of scientific innovation in the area, aiming to quantify the exchange of information for the construction of knowledge. The study aims to identify the formation of social networks in the production of scientific innovation in the period 2006-2012 the Qualis Capes journals of high impact (A1, A2, B1 and B2) of Brazil. The research is considered descriptive, with quantitative method and documentary character. It was found 678 authors, representing the “nodes” that together produced 1.607 relations between them, called “ties” of 459.006 possible bond, indicating a social network composed of weak ties, fragmented, with the existence of 133 and low subgroups density. The intermediaries authors, considered the most important in a social network, for through them an actor interacts between non-adjacent actors, was formed by researchers VACCARO G. L. R. and BITENCOURT M. P., connecting together a network of other researchers 9, the highest possible.
Inovações Organizacionais e de Negócios Trazidas pelo SPED: Um estudo empírico sobre as perspectivas de contadores e órgãos fiscalizadores
Authors: Jordão Ricardo Vinícius Dias , Silva Milton Santos , Vasconcelos Maria Celeste Reis Lobo , Brasil Haroldo Guimarães
Published: March 2019

The research described in this article aimed to analyze the perception of accountants and federal and state tax auditing bodies in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on the adoption of the Public Digital Bookkeeping System (SPED). Data collection was done through a survey type research, based on a semi-structured questionnaire with open and closed questions. The results arising from the information of 98 respondents were subjected to quantitative and qualitative analysis, performed by the technique of content analysis. Our findings expand the knowledge on the subject helping to identify that the SPED increased the tax efficiency of the government and brought significant organizational impacts. This required that companies innovate in their corporate and business processes. All in all, the research findings show that SPED: (i) can be considered a milestone of the ’digital age’, (ii) represents a technological breakthrough which modernized the system of fiscal controls, (iii) led innovation in the practices of taxing and accounting bookkeeping, (iv) increased government access to business information, (v) caused cultural changes, (vi) required learning new methodologies and technologies, (vii) promoted improvements in compliance with accessory tax obligations, (viii) reduced the tax evasion and (ix) increased the revenues of the Government. It was also found that accountants and regulatory agencies need to better prepare for the use of SPED, which is an organizational and business innovation that is here to stay.
Políticas organizacionais para incentivar bicicletas na mobilidade urbana em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Matzembacher Daniele Eckert , Nascimento Luis Felipe Machado do
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study was to identify the incentive policies developed by organizations in Porto Alegre/RS to encourage the use of bicycle as a mean of transportation. We also investigated whether these incentives are linked to social and socioenvironmental management programs. Finally, we examined if these influenced workers on the decision to use cycling to commute to work. The survey found that bicycle racks, changing rooms, showers, lockers, tool kit and promotional marketing are some of the components of policies to encourage the use of bicycles. It was observed that most of the studied organizations did not link their social and environmental policies with the practices to encourage the use of bicycles. Regarding cyclists, it was observed that policies encouraging the use of bicycles have positive results in choosing this mean as urban mobility. This work shows the relevance to introduce means of transport that promote better physical and mental health to the population, to help address mobility problems, the use of public spaces, and contribute to reducing the emission of air pollutants.
The framing effect among executive officers and board members
Authors: Zin Roque Alberto , Terra Paulo Renato Soares
Published: March 2019

The objective of this study is to investigate the framing effect in the Brazilian corporate environment. Thus, this paper focuses on loss aversion related to different groups within organizations. Board members and executive officers are at first qualified, well prepared, and hold positions in which they are frequently called upon to decide, advise, or evaluate critical decisions. Interviews were held with executives, members of the Boards of Directors (henceforth simply board members) and Audit Committee members (henceforth AC members) from publicly traded companies listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BMFBovespa). The results suggest that the framing effect occurs differently among AC members and the other respondents. With  respect to the loss, 30.28% of the board members opt to spend 8% or more, however only 22.02% would do the same to avoid reducing a profit, a drop of 8.26 percentage points. This research contributes towards the field of behavioral finance by demonstrating how the framing effect manifests even among a group of experts. The main findings of this study suggest the presence of the framing effect even among qualified professionals.