bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Educação e Tecnologia: reflexões para uma compreensão crítica numa perspectiva dos estudos em Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade
Authors: Lima Mondini Marta Silva , Saavedra Filho Nestor Cortez , Merkle Luiz Ernesto
Published: April 2017

Este artigo tem o objetivo de refletir sobre as relações entre educação, tecnologia e sociedade por meio do estudo de caso que discute a implantação de políticas públicas educacionais para o trabalho com as tecnologias nas escolas municipais de Curitiba, numa perspectiva dos estudos em Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS). Realizou-se um levantamento das principais iniciativas políticas por meio da estratégia de análise documental e para ampliar as discussões, foram realizadas entrevistas com profissionais da educação a fim de compreender como se deram as implantações no contexto escolar. As análises apontam para um entendimento determinista sobre tecnologia nas políticas implantadas na Rede Municipal de Ensino (RME) de Curitiba, que se reflete em decisões políticas verticalizadas e numa formação de professores e professoras centrada no conhecimento instrumental.
Editorial
Authors: Aguiar Claudinei Rodrigues de
Published: April 2017

Editorial
Cálculo aproximado de fator de escala UTM para uso direto em estações totais
Authors: Silva Daniel Carneiro da , Frederico Lilian Nina Silva , Costa Glauber Carvalho
Published: April 2017

As modernas estações totais trazem uma ampla série de funções prontas para aplicações em levantamentos topográficos e locações de obras. Além dessas funções estão disponíveis opções de ajustes para correção das distâncias devido à altitude, correção da curvatura da Terra e fator de escala UTM. Essas correções podem ser todas agrupadas em um único fator de escala, que é adequado para a precisão necessária para as distâncias medidas sobre o terreno, usuais dos levantamentos topográficos com estações totais. Porém se por um lado os recursos tecnológicos estão disponíveis, por outro, na prática, se observa que aquelas correções não são normalmente feitas pela relativa dificuldade dos cálculos quando está envolvida a projeção UTM. A projeção UTM se tornou um padrão comum para projetos de engenharia de modo geral, mesmo já sendo provado que essa projeção pode introduzir alterações nas distâncias muito acima do exigido para projetos e locação de obras. Este artigo discute os erros cometidos pelas deformações do fator de escala UTM e propõe o uso de duas fórmulas simplificadas de cálculo, que podem ser usadas facilmente em campo em calculadoras de bolso e que tem precisão suficiente para a maioria dos trabalhos realizados com uma estação total.
Velocidades das coordenadas obtidas por Posicionamento por Ponto Preciso: um modelo considerando coordenadas horizontais e altura elipsoidal
Authors: Azambuja José Luiz , Matsuoka Marcelo Tomio
Published: April 2017

Um método de posicionamento por GNSS que vem se popularizando nos últimos anos é o Posicionamento por Ponto Preciso (PPP). O PPP refere-se ao método de posicionamento que se utiliza de dados de apenas um receptor e requer, fundamentalmente, o uso de efemérides e correções dos relógios dos satélites precisos. Neste artigo utilizou-se o serviço canadense CSRS-PPP no processamento de um longo período de dados superior a onze anos coletados em noventa e cinco das estações da RBMC. A análise das velocidades obtidas a partir das respectivas séries temporais referentes às coordenadas diárias estimadas pelo CSRS-PPP mostraram resultados com pequenas discrepâncias quando comparadas com os valores oficiais adotados para as estações analisadas. Entretanto, constatou-se na maioria das estações um comportamento sazonal referente à altura elipsoidal que impossibilita a adoção de velocidades lineares de translação no sistema cartesiano X, Y e Z. Como solução, propõe-se a adoção das velocidades de deslocamento calculadas para coordenadas planas, particularmente as coordenadas UTM, sendo a altura elipsoidal corrigida através de modelos estabelecidos em função da variação sazonal registrada em cada uma das estações da RBMC.
Laser Scanner Terrestre: teoria, aplicações e prática
Authors: Ferraz Rodrigo Da Silva , De Souza Sérgio Florêncio , Reiss Mário Luis Lopes
Published: April 2017

A utilização de um Sistema de Varredura Laser Terrestre (SVLT) possui inúmeras aplicações nas diversas áreas envolvidas em levantamentos tridimensionais. Possui ampla utilização na mineração para cálculos de volumes, registro de monumentos históricos, geração de modelos digitais de superfície (MDS), modelos digitais de terreno (MDT) e aplicações na arquitetura. O produto principal gerado por um SVLT é uma nuvem de pontos com coordenadas tridimensionais referenciadas ao centro de fase do sensor, que, após processos matemáticos denominado de registro, gera uma nuvem de pontos georreferenciada. Além das coordenadas tridimensionais o SVLT fornece também a intensidade de retorno do sinal, que é a energia captada pelo sensor em função da resposta espectral emitida pelo alvo. Dependendo das características do sistema, à nuvem de pontos pode-se adicionar cores a partir de fotografias das cenas que são obtidas durante as varreduras. As nuvens de pontos modelam diferentes tipos de feições existentes no terreno como vegetação, edificações, rochas, estruturas, etc. Assim, o objetivo desse trabalho é realizar uma abordagem dos principais conceitos envolvidos em relação a um SVLT, classificação de dados oriundos das nuvens de pontos e suas aplicações na geração de MDT.
Fertilidade de solo e viabilidade técnica e econômica da agricultura de precisão na região das Missões, RS
Authors: Schadeck Flavio André , Cardoso Claire Delfini Viana
Published: April 2017

Este trabalho apresenta um estudo que foi realizado em uma área comercial de produção de grãos, no Município de Santo Ângelo-RS. Com a fertilidade do nutriente fósforo ( P ) já construída. Com o objetivo de verificar se o uso de ferramentas de Agricultura de Precisão ( AP ), pela aplicação de correção de fertilizantes a lanço e a taxa variada apresenta  um aumento dos teores de fertilidade de solo, bem  como as produtividades de soja e trigo ao longo de três anos subseqüentes e sua viabilidade técnica e econômica. Obteve-se uma redução de 43% no uso de calcário dolomítico e um aumento de produtividade de soja e trigo entre 19 e 28%. O estudo mostrou um retorno econômico ao produtor de 22% comparado a uma área testemunha sem AP. Esperava-se um aumento nos teores de potássio na reamostragem mas não foi encontrado, levantando a hipótese de se fazer uma adubação de manutenção na cultura ao invés de se fazer um correção de solo.
Comparação entre dois modelos polinomiais para avaliar a tendência da linha de costa
Authors: Queiroz Heithor Alexandre de Araújo , Dias Sydney De Oliveira , Gonçalves Rodrigo Mikosz , Pereira Pedro De Souza
Published: April 2017

A linha de costa é uma feição dinâmica e o conhecimento do seu comportamento posicional no presente, passado e possíveis tendências futuras torna-se fundamental para o planejamento e gestão costeira integrada. O objetivo desta contribuição científica foi avaliar a tendência da linha de costa aplicando o Método dos Mínimos Quadrados em uma série temporal comparando dois modelos matemáticos: o polinomial linear e o quadrático. A área de estudo contempla a Praia do Seixas, Paraiba, através de observações provenientes de ortofotos, imagens de satélite e levantamentos GNSS, totalizando desta forma 8 observações temporais para um intervalo de 17 anos. Para avaliar os modelos matemáticos foram obtidas as tendências para o ano de 2015. Como resultado de tendência dos modelos têm-se a comparação com a linha de costa de 2015 apresentando, para o setor norte, discrepância de 3,6m e 8,9m e para o setor sul de 3,0m e 11,4m considerando o modelo linear e o quadrático respectivamente. Quando comparado a tendência a longo prazo neste caso considerando um horizonte de 40 anos, foi possível verificar diferenças na ordem de 200m entre os modelos matemáticos testados. Os resultados indicam que é necessário ter cautela na escolha de um modelo matemático para o caso do comportamento de tendência da linha de costa.
Monitoramento do espelho d'água da represa do Vossoroca entre 2010-2015 usando dados Landsat
Authors: Pinto Gislaine Do Rocio Mello , Centeno Jorge Antonio Silva
Published: April 2017

O presente artigo analisa e discute a variação do espelho d’água da Represa do Vossoroca, referente ao verão dos anos de 2010, 2012, 2014 e 2015. A variação temporal do espelho d’água do reservatório do Vossoroca é analisada com base em imagens de satélite LANDSAT, visando identificar as principais alterações no espelho d’água. A análise compreendeu o georreferenciamento de imagens, delimitação de poligonais, estatísticas de área com o cruzamento e avanço da lâmina d’água. Dois métodos são comparados: o primeiro baseado na classificação pela máxima verossimilhança Gaussiana e o segundo usando o segmentador Mean Shift. Utilizando 2010 como referência principal, estabeleceu-se o comparativo com os anos de 2012, 2014 e 2015. Notou-se a forte redução do espelho de água em 2014 e provou-se que o método baseado na segmentação proporciona estimativas próximas daquelas obtidas pelo método estatístico.
Emprego de estações totais robotizadas na automação, controle e aquisição de dados, voltado ao monitoramento de barragens
Authors: Nadal Marco Aurélio Debus , Veiga Luis Augusto Koenig , Faggion Pedro Luis , Nadal Carlos Aurélio , Soares Marcos Alberto
Published: April 2017

Atualmente com a evolução do instrumental utilizado em levantamentos geodésicos, especialmente no que diz respeito a robotização de estações totais, é possível a utilização destes em monitoramento geodésico contínuo, principalmente em estruturas de grande porte. No presente trabalho foi abordada a maneira de se estabelecer comunicação e controle destes instrumentos de medição através do desenvolvimento de programas que permitiram o envio e o recebimento de dados, em uma comunicação entre a estação total robotizada e o computador. Foram testadas as interfaces de comunicação que o instrumento utilizado neste trabalho, dentre elas: conexão via cabo serial, Bluetooth®, e link de rádio. Também foi estudado o protocolo de comunicação específico para este instrumento, disponibilizado pelo fabricante. O objetivo foi o desenvolvimento de um programa de computador que permitisse o controle de uma estação total robotizada Leica TCRA1205, voltado a aplicações de monitoramento geodésico.
O planejamento e o desenvolvimento sob o aspecto de empresas públicas, políticas públicas, disputas e conflitos / Planning and development under the aspect of public enterprises, public policies, disputes and conflicts
Authors: Catapan Anderson , Oliveira Antonio Gonçalves de
Published: April 2017

Este editorial introduz o segundo número do sexto volume da Revista Brasileira de Planejamento e Desenvolvimento. Os tópicos dos artigos incluem configuração de território, empresas públicas, disputas, conflitos, carga tributária, gestão de operações, produção artesanal e política públicas.
Agirs, outrances, errances
Authors: Forget Jean-Marie
Published: April 2017

Les agirs et les mises en actes des jeunes témoignent du défaut de répondant dans le discours auquel ils se confrontent, pour mettre en jeu leur subjectivité. Dans l’opposition, ils se trouvent emprisonnés dans ce qui est attendu d’eux, au point de ne pouvoir se manifester que par un « contre ». Dans l’inhibition, les mises en scène des acting-out et les passages à l’acte, ils souffrent du désistement de leurs interlocuteurs qui manient un discours inconséquent qui ne leur offre par de repères fiables pour y trouver un appui. Le psychanalyste est mis à l’épreuve dans la structuration de sa parole pour offrir une référence fiable, permettre la mise en place d’un transfert possible et au sujet de frayer son parcours singulier.
De la nécessité du choix au choix de la nécessité
Authors: Liévain Samuel
Published: April 2017

À l’adolescence, on s’attend à ce que les garçons et les filles deviennent des hommes et des femmes. Ce passage semble déterminé par la nécessité naturelle écartant ainsi tout choix, imposant au sujet une stricte passivité. Cependant au cœur de cette passivité apparente, la psychanalyse distingue une intense activité du sujet pour choisir le sexe qu’il n’a pas choisi. Il s’agit ainsi de saisir en quoi le surgissement de la puberté ne suffit pas à constituer l’événement adolescent. Dans ce passage de la nécessité d’un choix au choix de la nécessité, le sujet adolescent qui rejette « les fausses solutions » aspire à se faire auteur d’une solution inédite dont le style marque la façon dont il négocie avec la castration.
La fabrique de la vidéo-preuve
Authors: Lemaire Élodie
Published: April 2017

La force probante qui est désormais attachée à la vidéosurveillance est plus souvent postulée qu’interrogée. En centrant l’analyse sur le processus complexe au terme duquel un enregistrement de vidéosurveillance devient ou non une preuve, cet article met au jour les incertitudes qui entourent l’intérêt probatoire de cette technologie. D’une part, la vidéosurveillance n’est pas un mode de preuve en soi. Elle ne le devient que parce que construite comme telle par les divers acteurs qui interviennent pour la conforter tout au long de sa trajectoire dans le champ judiciaire. D’autre part, loin de dépendre strictement du contenu et de la qualité des enregistrements, la fabrique de la vidéo-preuve se réalise à travers une série d’opérations sociales de sélection déterminées par des intérêts inégaux à s’investir et à l’investir.
Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome: A Prospective Follow-up Study
Authors: Rathaur Bhanu Pratap , Garg Ravindra Kumar , Malhotra Hardeep Singh , Kumar Neeraj , Sharma Praveen Kumar , Verma Rajesh , Uniyal Ravi
Published: April 2017

Objectives: Lennox–Gastaut syndrome is a catastrophic epileptic encephalopathy. In Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, seizures are resistant to pharmacological treatment. In this prospective study, we evaluated the clinical features, neuroimaging, and response to treatment. Materials and Methods: Forty-three consecutive newly diagnosed patients of Lennox–Gastaut syndrome were enrolled in the study. Baseline clinical assessment included seizure semiology, seizure frequency, electroencephalography, and neuroimaging. Patients were treated with combinations of preferred antiepileptic drugs (sodium valproate [VPA], clobazam [CLB], levetiracetam [LVT], lamotrigine [LMT], and topiramate [TPM]). Patients were followed for 6 months. The outcome was assessed using modified Barthel index. Results: Tonic and generalized tonic-clonic forms were the most common seizures types. Features suggestive of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (37.2%) were most frequent neuroimaging abnormality. Neuroimaging was normal in 32.6% of patients. With a combination valproic acid (VPA), CLB, and LVT, in 81.4% of patients, we were able to achieve >50% reduction in seizure frequency. Eleven (25.58%) patients showed an improvement in the baseline disability status. Conclusions: A combination of VPA, CLB, and LVT is an appropriate treatment regimen for patients with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
Management and Outcome of Infantile Hydrocephalus in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria
Authors: Yusuf Ayodeji Salman , Omokanye Habeeb Kayodele , Adeleke Nurudeen Abiola , Akanbi Rukeme Oluaseun , Ajiboye Sikiru Olalekan , Ibrahim Hakeem Gbadebo
Published: April 2017

Background: Hydrocephalus is a leading cause of disability among children worldwide. The outcome depends on morphology and whether insult is pre- or post-natal. There has been improvement in morbidity in developed countries due to improved surgical care. A paucity of trained personnel impacts negatively on care and outcome of infants with hydrocephalus in many low-income countries resulting poorer outcome. We conducted an audit of patients with hydrocephalus managed in our institution to determine common etiology and outcome. Object: The objective of this retrospective review was to conduct an audit of hydrocephalus care in our institution. Materials and Methods: Information was retrieved from case notes, ward records, imaging results, operation notes, and follow-up clinic charts. Type of hydrocephalus, onset, treatment offered, outcome, complications, and follow-up duration were documented. Results: Management of 58 infants with complete data was analyzed. Most hydrocephalus 40 (69%) were congenital with 14 (35%) occurring in association with myelomeningocele and 8 patients confirmed with aqueductal stenosis. Ventriculoperitoneal shunts insertion 53 (91%) was the most common treatment modality. Conclusions: There is need to improve surgical intervention in the form of endoscopic third ventriculostomy in suitable patients. Subsiding cost of care may be considered for indigent patients.
Aripiprazole in Tardive Dyskinesia: Is it a Safe Choice?
Authors: Doval Nimisha , Das Soumitra , Moun Vikas
Published: April 2017

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a potentially irreversible drug-induced movement disorder associated with prolonged administration of antipsychotics. Conventionally, first generation antipsychotics were the agents thought to have a higher risk of TD as compared to second and third generation antipsychotics. Aripiprazole is a third generation antipsychotic with a novel mechanism of action, and until recently, cases of drug-induced movement disorders were less well known with it. But off late, several cases of TD with aripiprazole have been reported. We present here a case of middle-aged women with preexisting tardive movements, which exacerbated with aripiprazole use and reduced in frequency and intensity on withdrawal of the drug.
Constraining N2O emissions since 1940 using firn air isotope measurements in both hemispheres
Authors: Prokopiou Markella , Martinerie Patricia , Sapart Célia J. , Witrant Emmanuel , Monteil Guillaume , Ishijima Kentaro , Bernard Sophie , Kaiser Jan , Levin Ingeborg , Blunier Thomas , Etheridge David , Dlugokencky Ed , van de Wal Roderik S. W. , Röckmann Thomas
Published: April 2017

Abstract. N2O is currently the third most important anthropogenic greenhouse gas in terms of radiative forcing and its atmospheric mole fraction is rising steadily. To quantify the growth rate and its causes over the past decades, we performed a multi-site reconstruction of the atmospheric N2O mole fraction and isotopic composition using new and previously published firn air data collected from Greenland and Antarctica in combination with a firn diffusion and densification model. The multi-site reconstruction showed that while the global mean N2O mole fraction increased from (290 ± 1) nmol mol−1 in 1940 to (322 ± 1) nmol mol−1 in 2008, the isotopic composition of atmospheric N2O decreased by (−2.2 ± 0.2) ‰ for δ15Nav, (−1.0 ± 0.3) ‰ for δ18O, (−1.3 ± 0.6) ‰ for δ15Nα, and (−2.8 ± 0.6) ‰ for δ15Nβ over the same period. The detailed temporal evolution of the mole fraction and isotopic composition derived from the firn air model was then used in a two-box atmospheric model (comprising a stratospheric box and a tropospheric box) to infer changes in the isotopic source signature over time. The precise value of the source strength depends on the choice of the N2O lifetime, which we choose to fix at 123 years. The average isotopic composition over the investigated period is δ15Nav =  (−7.6 ± 0.8) ‰ (vs. air-N2), δ18O  =  (32.2 ± 0.2) ‰ (vs. Vienna Standard Mean Ocean Water – VSMOW) for δ18O, δ15Nα =  (−3.0 ± 1.9) ‰ and δ15Nβ =  (−11.7 ± 2.3) ‰. δ15Nav, and δ15Nβ show some temporal variability, while for the other signatures the error bars of the reconstruction are too large to retrieve reliable temporal changes. Possible processes that may explain trends in 15N are discussed. The 15N site preference ( = δ15Nα − δ15Nβ) provides evidence of a shift in emissions from denitrification to nitrification, although the uncertainty envelopes are large.
Hydroclimate variability in Scandinavia over the last millennium –
insights from a climate model-proxy data comparison
Authors: Seftigen Kristina , Goosse Hugues , Klein Francois , Chen Deliang
Published: April 2017

Abstract. The integration of climate proxy information with General Circulation Model (GCM) results offers considerable potential for deriving greater understanding of the mechanisms underlying climate variability, as well as unique opportunities for out-of-sample evaluations of model performance. In this study, we combine insights from a new tree-ring hydroclimate reconstruction from Scandinavian with projections from a suite of forced transient simulations of the last millennium and historical intervals from the CMIP5 and PMIP3 archives. Model simulations and proxy reconstruction data are found to broadly agree on the modes of atmospheric variability that produces droughts/pluvials in the region. But despite these dynamical similarities, large differences between simulated and reconstructed hydroclimate time series remain. We find simulated interannual components of variability to be overestimated, while the multidecadal/longer timescale components generally are too weak. Specifically, summertime moisture variability and temperature are weakly negatively associated at inter-annual timescales but positively correlated at decadal timescales, revealed from observational and proxy evidences. On this background, the CMIP5/PMIP3 simulated timescale dependent relationship between regional precipitation and temperature is considerably biased, because the short-term negative association is overestimated, and the long-term relationship is significantly underestimated. The lack of adequate understanding for mechanisms linking temperature and moisture supply on longer timescales has important implication for future projections. Weak multidecadal variability in models also implies that inference about future persistent droughts and pluvials based on the latest generation global climate models will likely underestimate the true risk of these events.
When probabilistic seismic hazard climbs volcanoes: the Mt Etna
case, Italy – Part 2: computational implementation and first results
Authors: Peruzza Laura , Azzaro Raffaele , Gee Robin , D'Amico Salvatore , Langer Horst , Lombardo Giuseppe , Pace Bruno , Pagani Marco , Panzera Francesco , Ordaz Mario , Suarez Miguel Leonardo , Tusa Giusy
Published: April 2017

Abstract. This paper describes the model implementation and presents results of a probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) for the Mt Etna volcanic region in Sicily, Italy considering local volcano-tectonic earthquakes. Working in a volcanic region presents new challenges not typically faced in more standard PSHA, which are most broadly due to the nature of the local volcano-tectonic earthquakes, the cone shape of the volcano, and the attenuation properties of seismic waves in the volcanic region. These have been accounted for through the development of a seismic source model that integrates data from different disciplines (historical and instrumental earthquake datasets, tectonic fault data, etc. presented in a companion paper Part I, Azzaro et al., 2017), and by the development and software implementation of original tools for the computation, such as a new ground-motion prediction equation and magnitude-scaling relationship specifically derived for this volcanic area, and the capability to account for the surficial topography in the hazard calculation, which influences source-to-site distances. Hazard calculations have been carried out using two widely used PSHA software packages (CRISIS, Ordaz et al., 2013; the OpenQuake-engine, Pagani et al., 2014). Results are referred to short to mid-term exposure times (10 % probability of exceedance in 5 and 30 years, Poisson and time-dependent) and spectral amplitudes of engineering interest. A preliminary exploration of the impact of site-specific response is also presented for the most densely inhabited region, and the variability in expected ground motion is finally commented. These results do not account for the M > 6 regional seismogenic sources that dominate the PSHA at long return periods, but present a different viewpoint that we believe is also relevant for retrofitting of the existing buildings, and for driving impending interventions of risk reduction.
First magmatism in the New England Batholith, Australia: forearc and arc–back-arc components in the Bakers Creek Suite gabbros
Authors: McKibbin Seann J. , Landenberger Bill , Fanning C. Mark
Published: April 2017

Abstract. The New England Orogen, eastern Australia, was established as an outboard extension of the Lachlan Orogen through the migration of magmatism into forearc basin and accretionary prism sediments. Widespread S-type granitic rocks of the Hillgrove and Bundarra supersuites represent the first pulse of magmatism, followed by I- and A-types typical of circum-Pacific extensional accretionary orogens. Associated with the former are a number of small tholeiite–gabbroic to intermediate bodies of the Bakers Creek Suite, which sample the heat source for production of granitic magmas and are potential tectonic markers indicating why magmatism moved into the forearc and accretionary complexes rather than rifting the old Lachlan Orogen arc. The Bakers Creek Suite gabbros capture an early ( ∼  305 Ma) forearc basalt-like component with low Th ∕ Nb and with high Y ∕ Zr and Ba ∕ La, recording melting in the mantle wedge with little involvement of a slab flux and indicating forearc rifting. Subsequently, arc–back-arc like gabbroic magmas (305–304 Ma) were emplaced, followed by compositionally diverse magmatism leading up to the main S-type granitic intrusion ( ∼  290 Ma). This trend in magmatic evolution implicates forearc and other mantle wedge melts in the heating and melting of fertile accretion complex sediments and relatively long ( ∼  10 Myr) timescales for such melting.
Creating a Counter-Space through Listening to and Learning from a Korean Pre-service Teacher’s Experiences
Authors: Kang Jihea
Published: April 2017

The author uses a life-historical counter-storytelling approach to examine a Korean female pre-service teacher’s experiences in a U.S. teacher preparation program. The participant encountered challenges due to her perceived language proficiency and communication and participation style in a U.S. higher educational context. Further, the author report how the participant responded to her challenges: (1) by feeling pressure to internalize deficit-oriented narratives and assimilate into dominant cultural norms, and (2) by resisting against the racial stereotype. This study shows that teacher educators need to create counter-spaces for linguistic and ethnic/racial minority pre-service teachers in teacher preparation.
Most Common Formal Grammatical Errors Committed by Authors
Authors: Onwuegbuzie Anthony J.
Published: April 2017

Empirical evidence has been provided about the importance of avoiding American Psychological Association (APA) errors in the abstract, body, reference list, and table sections of empirical research articles. Specifically, authors are significantly more likely to have their manuscripts rejected for publication if they commit numerous APA violations—and, thus, do not write with discipline—in these sections. In addition to adhering to APA, writing with discipline also includes avoiding what I call formal grammatical errors. Thus, in this study, I analyzed formal grammatical errors committed in 117 manuscripts submitted to the journal Research in the Schools over a 6-year period. Among other results, I identified the 35 most common formal grammatical errors. The use of colloquial words/phrases (e.g., “the author did a good job”) (76.1%) represented the most common grammatical error. Further, I identified a link between the number of grammatical errors and the subsequent disposition of a manuscript (i.e., accept vs. revise and resubmit vs. reject). Finally, I identified the formal grammatical errors that best predicted whether or not a manuscript was rejected by the editor. I contend that an efficient way for authors to learn how to write with discipline is to focus initially on these most common formal grammatical errors. Further, I contend that these errors provide useful starting points for persons who teach scholarly writing. Finally, authors of the APA Publication Manual might use this information to determine which grammatical rules and guidelines to emphasize.
La difusión de la pedagogía del jardín infantil (Antecedentes de la educación inicial en Nicaragua)
Authors: Gadea Rivas Ileana
Published: April 2017

El objetivo de la investigación ha sido analizar el proceso a través del cual se comenzó a implementar en Nicaragua la pedagogía del jardín infantil. De esa manera se espera contribuir al conocimiento acerca de los antecedentes de la educación inicial. La metodología de investigación consistió en la consulta de archivos y el análisis de fuentes documentales y bibliográficas de acuerdo con Severino (2008). Las fuentes utilizadas comprendieron biografías, correspondencia, fotografías, informes educativos y estudios sobre la historia de los jardines infantiles. Los resultados indican que a fines del siglo XIX, en el contexto histórico de difusión internacional de los jardines infantiles, profesoras de Estados Unidos aplicaron por primera vez dicha pedagogía en el campo de la educación inicial y de la enseñanza para la docencia en el Colegio de Señoritas de Granada. Esta experiencia se nutrió del movimiento de difusión internacional y a la vez generó un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y difusión en el país. Por lo tanto, existe una relación significativa entre el desarrollo de la educación inicial en Nicaragua y dicho movimiento internacional.Revista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 6. Año 3. Julio - Diciembre 2015: 30-47
Factores que inciden en el desarrollo rural en la comunidad Las Perlas, Ticuantepe, 2014
Authors: Velásquez Hernández José Ramón
Published: April 2017

En esta investigación se analizaron los factores socioeconómicos y culturales que inciden en el desarrollo rural de la comunidad de Las Perlas, municipio de Ticuantepe. La premisa de que se parte se sustenta en que las variantes culturales como: la educación, las relaciones de género, la cosmovisión, los patrones culturales de producción, moldean el comportamiento del productor e inciden en sus prácticas productivas. La metodología utilizada fue cualitativa, se aplicaron encuestas para obtener información sobre cada variable, y entrevistas que permitieron reforzar la información. Entre los principales resultados de los factores socioeconómicos, está la educación, donde el 86.7% tienen educación primaria y secundaria, y ninguno con educación superior, el salario percibido por los productores es de 3,000 y está por debajo de la media nacional que es de 3,448 córdobas. El 80% de las familias tienen una composición familiar entre dos y cuatro personas, por tanto el ingreso económico mensual no logra satisfacer las necesidades básicas. Ninguna mujer es dueña de la tierra, lo que acentúa las disparidades de género, el 80% de los pobladores no pertenecen a ninguna organización, solamente el 20% pertenecen a organizaciones políticas. Se concluye que la incipiente organización, la tenencia de la tierra, los bajos ingresos y el aspecto político institucional inciden en el desarrollo rural de la comunidad.Revista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 6. Año 3. Julio - Diciembre 2015: 48-60
Conservando nuestro pasado: los sitios arqueológicos del municipio de Ciudad Sandino. Una experiencia de rescate
Authors: Vanegas Aburto Frances Shellybhet
Published: April 2017

El presente trabajo tiene como propósito general la de crear conciencia entre los pobladores del municipio de Ciudad Sandino, acerca de la importancia de los sitios arqueológicos como patrimonio cultural. La cabecera del municipio de Cuidad Sandino está sobre un asentamiento indígena, cuyos artefactos encontrados, son poco conocido por la población. A esta situación de desinterés, se le agrega, el pillaje y la depredación de los objetos encontrados, poniendo en peligro el valioso patrimonio encontrado. Las autoridades municipales y nacionales, están haciendo todo lo que está a su alcance para el rescate y conservación de las piezas encontradas, creando un museo y generando otras políticas públicas para que la población se apropie de esta iniciativa cultural. La labor de las instituciones, y el comportamiento de la población, forman parte del estudio que se presenta. Otro elemento del trabajo es la vinculación de los sitios arqueológicos con la construcción de la identidad de nicaragüense.Revista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 6. Año 3. Julio - Diciembre 2015: 78-86
Voces e imágenes de la historia reciente de América Latina
Authors: Ayerdis Miguel
Published: April 2017

No hay resumenRevista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 6. Año 3. Julio - Diciembre 2015: 128-130
La increíble y triste historia de La Laguna… sin agua
Authors: Hernández Alvarado Hilda G. , López Franco Roberto
Published: April 2017

En este capítulo se presentan y analizan testimonios de habitantes de los municipios de Viesca y San Pedro que presenciaron la existencia de los manantiales de Viesca y la laguna del Mayrán, los que en la actualidad existen como imágenes en la memoria. Los testimonios refieren al espacio vivido; a la experiencia autobiográfica y la afectividad; al movimiento de la población; a la percepción sobre un antes y un después y a las explicaciones que en torno a su ausencia física han formulado los lugareños para dar sentido al mundo en que viven.Revista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 7. Año 3. Enero - Junio 2016: 49-64
Rescate de la memoria histórica de la comunidad de San Pedro de Ticuantepe: oralidad e historia local
Authors: González García Ruth
Published: April 2017

El presente estudio enmarcado dentro de la historia regional y local, persigue establecer un panorama general de los orígenes de San Pedro, comunidad del municipio de Ticuantepe. De igual manera, se recogen aquellos elementos culturales propios, tales como su gastronomía, creencias, mitos, fiestas religiosas y fiestas populares. Una de las motivaciones que orientan el estudio, es el fortalecimiento de la identidad local por medio de la construcción de un pasado en común de estos habitantes.Revista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 7. Año 3. Enero - Junio 2016: 65-77
Comparative Analysis of Recruitment Systems in the Public Sector in Greece and Europe: Trends and Outlook for Staff Selection Systems in the Greek Public Sector
Authors: Papapolychroniadis Ifaistion , Rossidis Ioannis , Aspridis George
Published: April 2017

The current economic, social, political and technological conditions and the ever-increasing demands for higher growth, form the perpetual need for improvement of the public sector administrative operations. One of the major problems to be overridden by the Greek public administration (from which originated numerous pathogens) is the dysfunctional recruitment system. For decades, the Greek recruitment system faced widespread problems such as lack of meritocracy and corruption because of the intense patronage state. The current system has undergone many improvements, but certain deficiencies and pathogens of the past continue to exist to a large extent. This article provides a comparative analysis of recruitment systems in Greece and in Europe attempting to reduce good practices to improve the existing selection process in the Greek public sector. The ultimate goal of the study is to contribute to the strengthening of the recruitment systems in Greece, supporting respectively the effort to improve the overall efficiency of the country’s public administration.
The Role of Internet and SEO in Branding Destinations: Case of Albania as a New Destination in Balkans
Authors: Tolica Ermelinda Kordha , Gorica Klodiana , Panajoti Vjollca Hysi , Pjero Elenica
Published: April 2017

The Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has recently been changing almost every aspect of society and economy. Within the new technologies, Internet with has impacted the interactivity between people and the variety of products and brands. When the discussion is not simply about a common product/service, but about a tourist destination, the concepts of marketing and ICTs are even more intertwined. An important aspect of tourist destination marketing is its branding. Destination Branding concept is very important because it make possible for a destination to differentiate from competitors through an unique name and identification in the perception that the target market will have. The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact that Internet has in destination branding, especially for relatively new destinations. The role of Internet is present through a variety of tools, such as web-sites, e-mail, social networks, blogging etc. We will bring the Albanian Case as a new destination to illustrate how the use of Internet and its related tools has helped in constructing a good brand image. Nowadays people find themselves firstly searching for information online about the destinations they want to visit, through Internet and the various platforms, so they are becoming very important as means for branding a destination. Many Internet elements can make a difference in branding if included as needed in the e-marketing strategy of companies that are making the important work about destination branding. The most important elements that have a positive impact in Albania, are content and keywords of Websites and a good level of sharing with social media. While there is much more to do with forms such as blogging, very important tools in SEO and the use of the right elements to raise brand awareness and differentiation.
Social Economic Development and the Human Resources Management
Authors: Krypa Nada
Published: April 2017

Bratton & Gold (2000) stated that socio economic development is playing crucial role in managing human resource progression in developed and developing countries. In the contemporary era developed countries such as USA, UK, Australia and many other European countries are using such progression strategies. National Socio-Economic Development Plan is one of the major strategies that involve welfare of unemployment, poverty, infrastructural development and transportation up gradation. Moreover, socio economic development also includes set up of hospitals and educational institutions (Bambangi, 2007). Such development statistics and process are outlined in various newspapers, magazines and periodical articles. These informative papers help the local human resource management in gaining proper insights on working and economic policies. In the current study importance and relation between socio-economic development and the human resources management will be outlined.
Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department in Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State
Authors: Edet Aniefiok Oswald , Ekpoh Uduak Imo
Published: April 2017

This study examined the Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study also sought to identify the strategies adopted by Heads of Departments to overcome the challenges. A descriptive survey design was utilized for the study. Four research questions guided the study. Data were collected from a sample of 129 HODs from University of Calabar (102) and Cross River University of Technology (27) using a questionnaire developed by the researchers and titled “Administrative Challenges of Academic Heads of Department Questionnaires (ACAHDQ). Data collected were analyzed with the aid of descriptive statistics (frequency and simple percentages). The findings revealed that the major challenges faced by HODs by ranking were funding 129 (100%), meeting of deadlines 126 (98%), delayed examination result 120 (93%), excess workload 118 (91.4%). Strategies used by them to combat these challenges as identified in the study included alternative sources of funding, setting deadlines early for submission of result by lecturers, working extra hours to cope with work load (schedule), extra incentives, improvisation etc. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that letters of appointment should be given to HODs with detailed specification of roles and responsibilities. Training retreat on professional management skills should be organized for them immediately they are appointed.
Overview of Italian Government’s Stance on Albania’s Withdrawal from Warsaw Treaty de Facto in 1961 and de Jure in 1968
Authors: Smaçi Etleva
Published: April 2017

This article tries to analyze Italian government’s stance after Albania’s de facto withdrawal from the Warsaw Treaty in 1961 and de jure denunciation of this treaty in 1968. The retreat of Soviet troops from Vlora Naval Base had a considerable impact on Italy’s foreign relations with Albania in many regards. Concerning internal interests, Italy had a close relationship with Albania and had always demonstrated the willingness to enhance her influence in this respect. On the other hand, for Italy being a NATO member country, Albania’s withdrawal from the Warsaw Treaty was an enormous relief. The possibility that the two superpowers clash on the Adriatic Sea was considerably minimized. This led to a genuine interest in Albania. Albanian political immigrants in Italy played a major role in enhancing this attention. Nevertheless, because of the communist regime in Albania, the rapprochement wanted by Italy remained merely a desire which did not exceed bilateral economic relations. Viewed as an opportunity for Albania to open up to the West, this effort constitutes another chance deliberately “missed” by the regime at home.
Τhe Presence of Dance in Female Deities of the Greek Antiquity
Authors: Lykesas Georgios , Papaioannou Christina , Dania Aspasia , Koutsouba Maria , Nikolaki Evgenia
Published: April 2017

According to philosophers and paedagogists, from antiquity until today, arts and dance in particular have played a determining role in shaping the human personality, as well as in helping people gain a positive perspective of their multi-aspect development in terms of knowledge, perception, creative ability, psychomotor actions, emotional and social elevation. This holistic and anthropocentric approach in antiquity set new ways for perceiving motion -particularly dance- through the dance education. The aim of this study is to provide a well-documented review of dance in religious events of the ancient Greek world, by collecting and processing data related to female deities connected to the most important dances and music in public feasts of Ancient Greece -feasts of both religious and war character. Dance, music and poetry; the three elements that managed to influence and configure the education of the Ancient Greeks, leading to one of the most fundamental elements of Greek aesthetics: “harmony”.
Mangrove Forest Green Belt as Disaster Mitigation of Sea Level Rise in Coastal Zones
Authors:   Sumarmi,   Purwanto
Published: April 2017

The purpose of this study is to: (1) identify the disaster in coastal areas due to sea level rise (2) identify the structural disaster mitigation conducted by coastal communities, and (3) identify the adaptation of Green Belt Business Group (Kelompok Usaha Bersama “KUB” Sabuk Hijau) in overcoming the disaster caused by sea level rise. This study used a qualitative approach with the methods of observation, in-depth interview, FGD, and documentation. The results showed that the disasters faced by coastal communities in the study area are: the overflow of seawater up to the houses, wells became salty and unusable, ponds destroyed by flooding, the failure of the salt farming crop, fisherman's low income. The mitigation structure which was done is by making a green belt of 44 hectares mangrove forests to reduce catastrophic losses. The activity was able to save the pond that was damaged, restore the salt farm, recover the coastal ecosystem, return the wells from saltiness so that it can be used again, keep the houses from flooding, and able to add the family incomes from the honey mangrove and coffee mangrove.
Preference Pattern for Mobile Phone and Conventional Tools in Task Performance by Students of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Authors: Ufuophu-Biri Emmanuel , Ojoboh Lucky Ogheneruemu
Published: April 2017

Mobile phones have become very popular among people in different countries of the world and apart from the traditional role of making and receiving of calls; they have been adopted for several other uses. Its use for those activities tends to pose challenge to the conventional media tools that are used traditionally to perform those activities. The study thus aims at determining the pattern of mobile phone usage by students of Delta State University, Abraka; their preference pattern for mobile telephone and conventional media tools in carrying out certain activities; and the implication of their use of mobile telephone on conventional media toolsThe study adopted the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which explains how a person comes to accept and use an information technology. Survey and questionnaire were used as the research method and instrument respectively. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The study found that the students preferred using mobile phones to perform tasks that were originally performed with conventional media tools; and the use of mobile phone by the students also suggested a diminishing patronage of conventional media tools. The study recommends that providers of those conventional media tools should improve on their services to avoid losing patronage, and they should make their products and services adaptable to mobile phone users in order to boost patronage.
The Dynamics of Actor Addiction Issues in the Design of Insurance Governance of Indonesian Labor
Authors: Kristina Anita , Ashar Khusnul , Noor Iswan ,   Susilo
Published: April 2017

This study delivers an overview of the actor interaction process in the insurance management design of Indonesian Labor. The discussion began from exploring the governance mechanism systems in the perspective of institutional design with many dynamic issues. Next, discussing how the actors interact to the same destination and how other players face their dependence on powerful actors. Insurance governance design of Indonesian labor shows the need for management changes, which tends to form a pattern of unequal power structures. Core actors in the management relationship construct a dependency relationship, as a result of unbalanced information and profile load of insane decision-making.
Consumer protection: The genesis of consumer right in Albania
Authors: Halilaj Belinda
Published: April 2017

The study of the consumer right in juridical sciences is an innovation for the Albanian legislation. By means of this paper we would like to explain the genesis of consumer right. In order to explain the genesis of consumer right, we have focused since its very first steps to the present protection of this right. In order to determine which were the first hints of the emergence of this right and how it developed, we have reviewed legal resources from all time periods during which the consumer has enjoyed a protection. From our study, we have concluded that the use of the word consumer is something new for the legislation of our country. Nowadays, several laws have been approved and state mechanisms have been established with the intent to maintain consumer protection at a high level. Their approval derived directly from the development of this right. In the last part of this paper, we also focus on the factors that influenced the emergence of this right. These factors have been crucial for the complete and accurate establishment of what we today call the rule of law. The establishment of the rule of law enabled the approval of laws on consumer protection, but also the generation of an environment where the consumer enjoys the same level of protection as any other consumer in the neighbouring states.