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Self Love: A Study of Narcissistic Leadership in Film - Othello and Omkara
Authors: Malbari Naheed P. , Jalbani Amanat Ali
Published: March 2019

In leadership studies, many authors and writers, basically, use examples of real life heroes both historical and contemporary models, yet the impact of fictional characters is underrated. This interdisciplinary study is one such, which fuses many disciplines, namely psychology, social science, literature and cinema and religion into one; and to understand the impact it can have on people. Narcissistic leadership trait is, therefore, the subject of study. Cinema, both western and eastern, has depicted this element. Shakespeare’s plays have often portrayed this concept. Thus, I take Othello and Omkara, the Indian Shakespearean version and show how each director chose to depict this trait of leadership. Narcissism normally means self-obsession. This complex psychological trait is explained keeping in mind recent published works by many prominent thinkers, both on narcissism as well as on leadership (in other words narcissistic leaders). Yet, Othello or Omkara’s obsession with himself and his prowess and judgment as a leader is under scrutiny. The focus is to study narcissism as a trait in a leader and explore this concept further and how cinema depicted this trait rather than to give a psychological judgment on whether both the leaders in the movie had Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Thus, this study is a fusion of many themes and ideas.
Money Attitudes in Workforce of Karachi
Authors: Mirza Salma , Syed Nadeem A.
Published: March 2019

This research was carried out with 150 working people of Karachi in order to investigate their attitudes towards money. The questionnaire was given to respondents from different organizations. Both blue collar and white collar workers were included. The data were analyzed by using explanatory variables, including gender, age, marital status, education and income. Findings indicate that the populations' money attitudes were linked to selected demographics such as education, gender and income. Also findings support the previous researches on the topic which prove that money attitudes such as power and prestige are correlated with distrust and anxiety. The results of this study are applicable to human resource, finance and marketing professionals alike. This would enable professionals in these areas to target their activities better with a substantial reduction in costs.
Flexible Working Hours versus Quality of Life: A Case Study of IoBM
Authors: Zia Umair , Jalbani Amanat Ali
Published: March 2019

Flexible work arrangement provides employees with some limited discretion as to the starting and stopping for their work day, while requiring some core hours. Thus according to many prominent researchers, it provides employees some control and independence over their lives .This study would try to present the findings of research carried out mainly among IoBM faculty for the purpose of investigating/establishing a relationship between flexible work schedules and quality of life of employees under Pakistani working and living conditions. Researchers believe that every culture has different sets of variables to measure quality of life. Western countries may give importance to family life where as in a different culture economic independence might become a very important variable to measure quality of life. In this research, researchers will try to highlight variables specific to Pakistani environments and their impact on employees. Dependent variables may range from ease in commutation, better sleep quality to better concentration. Researchers have selected 42 faculty members (21 each of male and female) out of 65 employees from IoBM for the main survey as IoBM has already implemented the system. Researchers have tried to use descriptive and correlation analysis to establish trends between quality of life and gender, marital status etc. Researchers believe that this study would at least create awareness among employers about the benefits of flextime, and thus create avenues towards humanistic approach.
Seasonality at the Karachi Stock Exchange
Authors: Ahmed Syed Ifran , Bokhari S. M. Husnain
Published: March 2019

Generally, calendar effects takes place when the returns of financial assets exhibit particular characteristics over specific days, weeks, months or even years. This research report uses dummy variables with multiple linear regressions to identify the existence of various effects. Which include month-of-the year effect or January effect, turn-of-theyear effect, summer effect, month-of-the quarter effect, week-of-the month effect, semi month effect, day-of-the-week effect or weekend effect, Monday effect, holiday effect, and Ramadhan effect. The study was done on the Karachi Stock Exchange using the KSE-100 Index. The study concluded that several seasonal effects do exist in the KSE. Some of the effects that were found included day 3 as the day-of-the-week effect; January, February, May indicate month-of-the-year effects; weeks 3, 5, 7, 21 and 22 show week-of-theyear effect and Ramadhan effect. These effects indicate that the returns are significantly higher in these periods/seasons. The implications from the existence of these effects are the opportunity of making excessive returns in relation to the risk taken. There is also an indication of Weak or Semi strong form of Efficient Market Hypothesis for the KSE. While this study has provided additional insights into the behavior of stock returns in emerging markets, stock returns seasonality is still not fully understood.
Attributes of Star Performers
Authors: Nasir Khalid , Fariduddin Shadab
Published: March 2019

A star performer in an organization is a person that exceeds general expectations of performance and becomes a role model in the organization. It is vital for the success of organization that the attributes of the star performer should be clearly known so that they could be consciously nurtured. These attributes change with the business trends. With the dawn of the Knowledge Age, a paradigm shift has taken place in the orientation of the organization, the employee and the Human Resources department of the organization. Old competencies have ceased to produce new required results and reidentification of a new set of attributes has become inevitable. This research highlights the sought-after performance attributes across a wide section of industry. The study concludes that the star performer's attributes have changed, talent-centricity has become the need of time and the role of HR department is evolving from the custodian of records to being the catalyst for results and change.
Elevating the Educational Culture for Intellectual and Socio-Economic Progress: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Mohsin Pervez
Published: March 2019

This paper will attempt to explore the processes of development of educational cultures and the impact of such education on the intellectual development and socio-economic fabric. Educational cultures have been developed, have progressed and are examined within an entire social environment including interdependent socio-economic relations recognizing the impact of historical contingencies and intercultural contacts. Pakistan will be the focus of this study. The purpose of this research is an attempt to explore some progressive ways and means to improve the educational approach in Pakistan. This paper will investigate the impact of educational systems on the development ofsocieties that encourage and cultivate academic cultures of research and scholarship through the development of intellectual thought processes. In other words, what are the ingredients of a successful educational culture? And what steps could be taken to develop progressive educational paradigms in Pakistan at various levels? This paper will also explore the possibilities of utilization of mass media to improve the educational culture of Pakistan. As the mass media has greatly reduced the meaning of geographic distance, has increased the level, speed, and capacity of modern communication and provides incredible opportunities for highly progressive human interactions worldwide. This provides the perfect venue for the creation of a public sphere which encourages the development of an environment that promotes dedication and commitment to intellectual expansion at various levels.
Effect of Compensation System on Employee Motivation: A Case Study of Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Authors: Khan Bushra Akbar , Jalbani Amanat Ali
Published: March 2019

In today's competitive business environment, organizations are constantly struggling to improve productivity, which ultimately leads to better performance of the organizations as a whole. It is, at this point, that various compensation schemes come into play, to motivate employees, which would reduce factors like job turnover, absenteeism, productivity, etc. and in turn, reduce costs. This study attempts to investigate the effectiveness of cash and non-cash award, reward, and recognition programs and to provide strategic guidance that will assist the organization in knowing when and where to utilize such programs, how to determine the type of motivation and award program that should be used. This study has been carried out among Pakistan Petroleum Limited employees. An analysis of 60 employees has been done to explore interesting trends related with employee motivation and types of compensation, management level viz lower, middle and upper management. The conclusions developed through this study has focused on developing an effective compensation system at PPL by identifying and understanding what motivates employees at each level in terms of cash and non-cash based rewards and allowing greater involvement of employees in selection of these rewards.
Handling Emotional Abuse: An Investigation into Workplace Bullying/Mobbing
Authors: Pathan Sanam , Maqsood Azra
Published: March 2019

The research summarizes the findings and literature on the nature and causes of bullying/mobbing and the prevalence of being emotionally abused at workplace. Bullying occurs when someone at work is systematically subjected to aggressive behavior from one or more colleagues or superiors over a long period of time, in a situation where the target finds it difficult to defend him or herself or to escape the situation. Such treatment tends to stigmatize the target and may even cause severe psychological trauma. The research focused on definitional issues, including the type, frequency, and duration of bullying/mobbing acts, culture and role of organization in combating the phenomenon. The research study also highlights the key traits of a typical bully/mob and the strategies/ tactics that make them successful in the bullying/ mobbing process. Also, what influences bullying/mobbing has on the individual or group victims’ work and personal life, along with a definite cost to the organization of employment. The research also highlights that there are certain organizational and social factors, as well as personal factors contributing to the vicious prevalence of emotional abuse in different organizations.
Impact of Downsizing on Employee Attitude and Performance: A Case Study of HBL
Authors: Khan Bushra Akbar , Cheema Farooq-e-Azam
Published: March 2019

The function of downsizing today has become a byword for layoffs amidst burgeoning company, mergers and acquisitions and more particularly amid business devouring world wide recession. In the modern day world, where efficiency and effectiveness are imperative for survival, it is getting mandatory for the corporations of every kind to reduce their costs and improve their profitability by inducing modern cost cutting techniques-Human Resource traditionally being the first target. The banking industry in Pakistan has undergone similar restructuring, involving large scale layoffs in many local and multinational banks in the last few years. This study has attempted to investigate the factors which made downsizing a relevant strategy for the management in the Habib Bank Ltd, simultaneously identifying its employees' attitude and performance attitude in terms of job security, morale, turn over rate, absenteeism, degree of organizational citizenship, commitment towards long-term goals and projects. The study has been carried out among HBL employees at head office, Karachi through in depth interviews with Human Resource personnel involved in downsizing decisions. In the second stage an analysis of about 100-150 employees from the middle and lower management level belonging to departments which were most downsized was done. The study has explored the reasons for which an organization uses downsizing as a corporate policy, its impact on employee performance and investigate the various negative impacts of downsizing on the survivors' attitude in terms of job security, morale, turn over rate, absenteeism, degree of organizational citizenship, commitment towards long term goals and projects in the banking sector in general and Habib Bank Ltd in particular. The conclusions developed through this study will be useful in developing a set of guidelines on how the banking industry in Pakistan can effectively implement layoff strategies while maintaining employee performance, organizational citizenship and commitment among the survivors.
Key Issues in Forging Credible Corporate Social Responsibility Partnerships
Authors: Nasir Khalid , Fariduddin Shadab
Published: March 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a burgeoning practice where businesses in Pakistan are becoming increasingly interested, active and innovative. Spread of CSR has created necessity for corporate organizations to enter into purposeful partnerships with the development sector organizations. These partnerships enable the corporate sector to become an active social investor while expanding development sector's reach and impact. However, there is a disconnect in forming partnerships owing to lack of awareness and misconception on both sides about each other's performance and intent to carry out triumphant CSR projects. This research highlights the key issues that inhibit the credible CSR partnerships. The study concludes that CSR-centricity is gaining traction and the lack of understanding about each others' motivations does inhibit formation of credible CSR partnerships owing to four top key issues and a dissimilar set of intentions to perform CSR. The study also highlights corporate philanthropy as the top CSR initiative and environment conservation, education and health care as top causes for CSR.
Gender Related Stereotypes and their impact on Leadership
Authors: Raza Amber
Published: March 2019

Gender stereotypes and transformational leadership can be viewed through the lens of implicit leadership theories (ILTs). Implicit theory suggests that one's idea of what effective leadership is has a large impact on leadership ratings and as a result, leadership questionnaire often yield biased ratings of leadership behavior (Rush, Thomas and Lord, 1977). Maher (1997) has examined gender related stereotypes and concluded that men may have similar ILTs for male and female leaders but women may have different ILTs for both genders. Female leaders attribute their use of relational styles to their transformational leadership whereas men feel that their power and direct styles contribute to transformational leadership (Komives, 1991). This may suggest that women have ILTs of transformational leadership that include more developmental and nurturing behaviors than men. This paper will highlight the various traits associated with male and female leaders and its impact on the workplace. Most research journals tend to focus on quantitative approach. However, this paper explores the theory of transformational leadership through a case study approach. While these interviews and accounts may not be generalizable, however they could provide insights to the already conducted quantitative work.
Microfinance Goes Macro: Impact on Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan
Authors: Bashir Rizwana , Ur Rehman Shafeeq
Published: March 2019

Today one of the most compelling challenges facing Pakistan is the problem of poverty.In the quest for solutions to the country’s development challenge and poverty alleviation,microfinance is becoming one of the most admired options as credit has been identifiedas a barrier facing the poor, especially the rural poor. The overall aim of this paper isto explore the impact of microfinance on alleviating poverty. Pakistan's poverty reduction strategy has yielded handsome result in the shape of sharp reduction in headcountpoverty from 2000-01 to 2005-06. Although, poverty has declined but the fact remainsthat 22.3 per cent people of Pakistan are still living below the poverty line (EconomicSurvey of Pakistan 2007-08). Macroeconomic strength is a precondition for the economicgrowth that fetch the poverty reduction and growing living standards. But macroeconomic Stability is not sufficient. Rather, it is the foundation on which to build a flourishing economy. Successfully targeted microfinance programs are also the key to permanent and sustained reduction in poverty. Microfinance institutions can contribute to this by building financial regulation and providing guidance to the borrowers. Operating on these grounds, microfinance institutions can make a big difference in alleviating poverty in Pakistan.
Building High Performance Teams through Collective Efficacy
Authors: Rashidi Muhammad Zaki , Khan Fouzia Naeem
Published: March 2019

Today's organizations are changing their hierarchies due to the internal and external pressures and adapting innovative business processes; hence traditional functional pyramid and control is creating obstacles in handling sprouting issues and problems which require swift decision making. Teams are emerging as the basic unit of the organization to address this challenge and to enhance the productivity of the organizations by creating competitive edge achieved through teams' flexibility and agile working style. Understanding the very nature of the teams and the natural cohesion of its members is essentially important for the organizations to build result oriented and high performance teams. Social cognitive theory underpins the concept of understanding of human behavior through perceived self efficacy; and its extension group efficacy is presently focused in research to understand the team dynamics specially, the individuals constituting these teams. The realization of self and group efficacy or collective efficacy, leads to comprehend the composition of forces working in formation of a cohesive group. Collective efficacy also has established its relationship with performance and various research studies concluded that collective efficacy is vitally playing a role in group performance. Hence to predict the performance of a group, it is necessarily required to evaluate the collective efficacy of the group. This research is an attempt to find the relationships of self efficacy, collective efficacy with the performance of a team by taking into account the team behavior. The study was conducted with teams working on projects and the data collected established the fact that team behavior and collective efficacy are the fundamental requirements to build high performance teams. The research also provides an insight to measure them in a team.
Role of Push Vs Pull Factors in Employee Job Switch Decision
Authors: Sufyan Muhammad Zohaib , Maqsood Azra
Published: March 2019

Man has always been the most complicated living being on this planet. It is considered next to impossible to accurately predict the behavior of human beings for any stimulus and the same stimulus generates different responses in different individuals. Considering the complicated nature of human beings, this research aims at finding out the role of different push vs. pull factors in employee job switch decision making. In this research, variables like compensation, job security, growth, promotion and development opportunity, better title/designation or compensation offered, work life balance, job employee fit etc. are taken into account to measure this role. A convenience sample of 60 respondents in a questionnaire based survey, there were 20 participants each from three companies which include Getz Pharmaceuticals, Barclays Bank PLC, Pakistan and Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd. The idea was to cover three major sectors of Pakistan. Unfair Compensation took the lead in the agreement percentage in respect of factor responsible for job switch decision with 76% agreement.
Consumer Attitude towards Automobile Lubricants: A Case Study of PSO Lubricants
Authors: Zakir Salman , Khan Fouzia Naeem
Published: March 2019

Consumers look for products to solve their immediate problems or perhaps to be a habitual buyer of the same product and so on. It becomes quite essential for organizations to understand a consumer behaviour and attitude towards a particular product or service. The insights gained through these kinds of research help organizations customize or augment their offering as per consumer's needs. In Pakistan, Diesel engine vehicles play an important role in the transportation fraternity of the Country. Heavy Duty Vehicles travel through different climate, road, temperatures, dusty areas and weather conditions. In order to save an engine from these external factors, Engine Oils play a key role. This study explores the consumer attitude towards buying a particular lubricant. A sample of 120 Diesel Engine Vehicles was conducted through a questionnaire which revolves around a few basic attributes that add to consumer purchase decision. PSO being the largest Oil Marketing Company having a huge retail network is still unable to grab a good market share during the past few years. This study carries significance in finding out the reasons behind PSO's low market share and identifies key areas that drive a consumer towards making a lubricant purchase.
US Foreign Policy under President Obama and the Challenge of Pakistan
Authors: Ekovich Steven
Published: March 2019

President Barack Obama issued his first National Security Strategy of the United States of America on May 26, 2010. The document is a statutory requirement by Congress, prepared periodically and published by the executive branch, which outlines the major national security concerns of the United States and how the administration plans to deal with them. There was a great deal of anticipation to see what the new president's first official presentation of national security would look like, and how it would differ from those issued by former president George W. Bush. On the very first page of the strategy there are only two countries mentioned - Afghanistan and Pakistan. But their mention at the top of the document is not really a place of pride, they are there as manifestations of America's central security concerns: Going forward, there should be no doubt: the United States of America will continue to underwrite global security - through our commitments to allies, partners, and institutions; our focus on defeating al-Qa'ida and its affiliates in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and around the globe; and our determination to deter aggression and prevent the proliferation of the world's most dangerous weapons.(National Security Strategy of the United States 2010)
Pakistan NFC Award 2009 and People's Perceptions: A Case Study of Balochistan
Authors: Ali Musarrat Karamat , Jalbani Amanat Ali
Published: March 2019

Revenue distribution is an obligation of Federal Government under proviso of 1973 Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan on annual basis. National Finance Commission should be constituted after five years to award the formula in accordance with the demand and consensus between the Federal State and Provinces. During the last 18 years, the formula has not been revised and Pakistan was distributing its revenue on the single criteria of population. Under these circumstances serious prejudice caused to the people of Balochistan and this has led them to be deprived of their due share of revenue on the basis of area, backwardness and poverty. This study is an attempt to identify the root causes of unrest in Balochistan and to analyze the situation after the announcement of 7th NFC Award.
Multiple Differences: Selecting Appropriate Value Driver for Multiple based Valuation in FTSEALL index
Authors: J. Amin Nauman
Published: March 2019

Multiple based valuation is a valuation technique whose use is much frequent in many situations when it comes to equity valuation. According to Damodaran (2006) though Multiple based valuation method of valuing stocks has got very little theoretical evidence, but still it is the most popular in industry. It has even been likened to "an art form" (Bhojraj, 2002). Reason of its widespread use could be attributed to its ease of use, but does this method provide a good valuation tool and if yes, what sort of value drivers are most useful in predicting equity value?. To answer this question, FTSEALL index was considered as it represents more than 98% of the UK market in terms of capitalization. Valuation for each company in FTSEALL index was carried out on 8 separate value drivers, which included both historical and forward looking drivers, resulting in a set of 9 separate valuations or 'Predicted Values' for each company. These valuations were then compared with closing prices to compute the valuation errors, on which detailed statistical analysis was performed to observe which value drivers resulted in least amount of valuation error, indicating its robustness as a value driver.
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
Authors: Mohiuddin Syed Ali , Salam Muhammad Abdus
Published: March 2019

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an investment in which investor from some other country invest in an enterprise of a different economy and the purpose of investment is to serve the business interests of the investor in that economy. Overseas investors always inclined towards those countries which assist them in terms of both infrastructure and encouraging policies for investments. Solid policies from the host country also circulate foreign investment into accurate areas where they are excessively desirable. Another reason of FDI flows from developed countries to developing countries is their comparatively young and inexpensive men-power. Foreign Direct Investment is playing key role in the development of any country's economy and especially in developing countries like Pakistan. The study was to statistically analyze the determinants of FDI inflows in Pakistan. The study covered data of macro level indicators during the period from FY 1973-74 to FY 2007-08 which would help in identifying determinants of FDI inflows in Pakistan.
Trends and Growth Performance in Area, Production and Productivity of Four Common Major Crops of Pakistan and India
Authors: Wasim Mohammad Pervez
Published: March 2019

The study analyzed and compared the growth rates of area, production and productivity of common major crops of Pakistan and India from 1984 85 to 2008 09. It reveals that in Pakistan the increase in the production growth rate of rice, wheat and sugarcane were due to increase both in its area and productivity, but productivity growth rate contributed more as compared to increase in its area growth, while for cottonseed area and productivity growth contributed equally. The study also confirms that in India the increase in the production growth of rice and wheat were due to increase both in its area and productivity growth but productivity contributed more than area. The study also confirms that area growth rate of rice and cottonseed for Pakistan increased by more percentage per annum as compared to India. The study also concludes that the area growth rate of wheat and sugarcane increased by more percentage for India as compared to Pakistan. The major finding of this study is that as far as production and productivity growth rates are concerned, it increased by more percentage for all the crops of Pakistan as compared to Indian crops.
Effects of specimen dimensions and impact energy on energy absorption and damage of glass/epoxy composite plates
Authors: Karakuzu Ramazan , Algan Berk , Deniz Mehmet Emin
Published: March 2019

In this study, the impact response of laminated composite plates of various specimen dimensions under various impact energies has been investigated, experimentally and numerically. Glass/epoxy composites with [02/902/02/902]s orientations were manufactured by the hand lay-up technique. Low velocity impact tests were conducted using a CEAST-Fractovis Plus impact test machine for specimens with net impact areas; SQR76 (square with 76 mm edge), SQR150 (square with 150 mm edge) and CIR76 (circle with diameter of 76 mm). Numerical analysis was also carried out via 3DIMPACT transient finite element code including matrix cracking and impact-induced delamination criteria. Absorbed energy and the damage size of specimens were investigated for various impact energies. Delamination areas obtained by finite element were in good agreement with those experimentally obtained up to 50 J of impact energy.
Limit load evaluation of inlet pigtail pipe bends with ovality under in-plane bending
Authors: Ramaswami Palanisamy , Velmurugan Palanisamy Senthil , Moganapriya Chinnasamy , Rajasekar Rathanasamy
Published: March 2019

The prediction of limit load on inlet pigtail pipe bends employed in a hydrogen reformer is one of the unresolved engineering tasks in chemical industries. This is because of the uncertainty and required extrapolation of the applicable data. In practice, the cross section of the inlet pigtail pipe bend becomes non-circular due to the bending process. This irregularity in shape extends when pipes are subjected to in-plane bending moment during plant operation. Ovality is the shape imperfection in a pipe bend considered for the present study. It affects the load carrying capacity and life cycle of the pipe bend. A three-dimensional finite element method is used to model and analyze a stand-alone, long radius inlet pigtail pipe bend. The pipe bend is modeled with a shape irregularity for which the percent ovality varies from 0 to 20. By considering ovality, it is shown that there is a significant effect in limit load due to in-plane bending moment. Also, the stress induced in the pipe bend geometry increases with the percentage of ovality. The allowable levels are obtained from finite elements analysis, considering various bend factors, and the closed form limit load solution is proposed, including the effect of ovality in pipe bend.
Synthesis of graphene oxide with superhydrophilicity and well-defined sheet size distribution
Authors: Hu Xuebing , Yu Yun , Bai Huaqi , Zhang Xiaozhen , Wang Yongqing , Zhou Jianer
Published: March 2019

Graphene oxide exhibits many unique physicochemical properties and has been investigated widely in many areas. For the present contribution, graphene oxide, using flake graphite as a graphite precursor has been prepared by means of the modified Hummers method. By adjusting the oxidation processes, different graphene oxide products have been obtained. By characterizing the structure and performance of these graphene oxide products, it was discovered that graphene oxide prepared with a greater oxidant content and over a longer reaction time has a well-defined sheet size distribution and exhibits superhydrophilicity. The present work provides a simple method to control the sheet size distribution and the hydrophilicity of graphene oxide by simply adjusting the oxidation process.
Further Fractography and Particular Fracture Appearances
Authors: Lindner N. , Pohl M.
Published: March 2019

In fractography, different fracture surfaces are examined and described with regard to their appearance and morphology. In this context, the fracture surface carries information on the fracture event and on the material, as the morphology reflects the microstructure as well as the physical properties. In the course of this work it is show that the fractographic examination may go beyond just viewing the fracture surfaces. In addition to that, some fracture appearances are presented that are rarely encountered in practice.
Theoretical and Experimental Studies on Tribological Behavior of Luffa Fiber Reinforced Polyester under the Influence of Surface Treatment
Authors: Kalusuraman G. , Siva I. , Anand Kumar S.
Published: March 2019

In the present study, the influence of surface modification treatments such as alkali, silane and Ca(OH)2 on luffa fiber reinforced composites has been investigated. In addition, the design of experiment and Taguchi method were used for optimizing the wear resistance of composites. Statistical regression analysis was also used to develop mathematical model for specific wear rate and coefficient of friction. The dry sliding wear tests were conducted through pin-on-disc equipment as per ASTM G99 for the varying sliding velocity. Surface modifications of luffa fiber reinforced composites such as NaOH, Silane and Ca(OH)2 cause an increase wear resistance. It was observed that the Ca(OH)2 treatment to luffa fiber improves wear resistance significantly compared to NaOH and silane treatment. In particular, luffa fiber (with 30 wt.%) reinforced composites at a normal load of 10 N have higher wear resistance among other Ca(OH)2 treated composites. Depending upon load, velocity of sliding and sliding distance, fiber weight percentage used in this study, wear resistance can be ranked as Ca(OH)2> Silane >NaOH> untreated luffa fiber reinforced composites. The worn surface morphologies of composites with different condition are discussed. The developed statistical regression mathematical equations predictions were in good agreement with experimental data. It is noted that the developed model may be used to successfully predict the tribological behavior of luffa fiber reinforced composites.
Jogando com a química: um instrumento de aprendizagem no ensino da eletroquímica
Authors: Silva Elio de Angeles Nicole da , Pratissoli Fernandes de Jesus Christiany , Furlan Mendes Ana Nery , Santana Rocha Sandra Mara
Published: March 2019

O jogo de tabuleiro é considerado um instrumento lúdico, que remete ao desenvolvimento da aprendizagem por meio do divertimento e da contextualização de saberes, enriquecendo o conhecimento dos alunos. A Eletroquímica trabalha os fenômenos que envolvem o nosso cotidiano, como a corrosão dos metais e a compreensão da relação entre energia elétrica e energia química. Por isso, neste artigo é proposto o desenvolvimento e a aplicação de um jogo de tabuleiro com ênfase no ensino da Eletroquímica, sendo esse um tabuleiro com ludicidade universal, podendo ser aproveitado nas três séries do Ensino Médio da Educação Básica. O jogo foi confeccionado com materiais recicláveis e, posteriormente, numa segunda versão, seu tabuleiro foi produzido em arte gráfica, sendo um artefato econômico e de fácil manuseio. A pesquisa realizada teve como metodologia uma abordagem descritiva, analítica e qualitativa da aplicação do artefato químico produzido, objetivando a construção de um material didático-pedagógico para auxiliar o professor a desenvolver conteúdos curriculares no ensino da Eletroquímica. Assim, o “Jogando com a Química” transfigurou-se num instrumento estimulante da aprendizagem, como meio de despertar o interesse para os conhecimentos da química e proporcionou aos alunos mais do que a memorização de conteúdos, e sim, um conhecimento mais significativo. Logo, os resultados obtidos pelos momentos pedagógicos desenvolvidos mostraram que o “Jogando com a Química” aumentou o interesse dos alunos e expandiu seus conhecimentos científicos, propiciando uma maior significação de conceitos, além de ter permitido uma maior interação entre os alunos e o professor.
Aprendizagem baseada em problemas e aprendizagem colaborativa no ensino de engenharia de controle e automação
Authors: Anabuki Erika Tiemi
Published: March 2019

O mercado de trabalho passou a exigir do profissional de engenharia, além das competências técnicas, as competências transversais tais como habilidades de comunicação, trabalho em equipe, criatividade e inovação para resolução de problemas. Para possibilitar uma aprendizagem consoante a essa demanda do mercado algumas das metodologias de ensino válidas são as Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas ou Problem-Based Learning (PBL) e Aprendizagem Colaborativa. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma análise e relato da aplicação dos métodos PBL e Aprendizagem Colaborativa no curso de Engenharia de Controle e Automação do Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG). Neste trabalho, avaliam-se também quanto os métodos estão sendo eficientes e motivadores em atingir os objetivos a que se propõem, baseados em depoimentos de alunos e professores que participaram do processo de aplicação dos métodos acima mencionados.
Uma experiência com Fórum Avaliativo: revisitando princípios
Authors: Scarce Fabiana Cavalaro , De Morais Gilberto Carmo , Kfouri da Silva Samira Fayes
Published: March 2019

O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar por experimentação os resultados da utilização do fórum de discussão em processos avaliativos na modalidade da educação de ensino a distância (EaD). Nos estudos que antecederam esta pesquisa, foram encontradas relações muito próximas com os ideários e concepções do escolanovismo, no que diz respeito às formas ativas nas metodologias de aprendizagem. Nesse sentido, a compreensão de fundamentos e concepções pode trazer respostas à prática da utilização do fórum para um processo de avaliação, pois tal entendimento do processo de aprendizagem, ou seja, a relação professor-aluno, metodologia, estratégias, aproximava-se das concepções da Escola Nova. Por outro lado, a observação do processo de avaliação, mais especificamente na modalidade EaD, e a utilização da ferramenta fórum demonstram ter um potencial que possibilita a verificação da aprendizagem do aluno. O processo de discussão indica formas possíveis de apreciação dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem, que permitem uma avaliação do desenvolvimento da interpretação na construção do conhecimento, assim como a apreensão do aluno em relação aos objetivos propostos. A instituição pesquisada utiliza como concepção uma avaliação formativa e processual, que busca a construção do conhecimento e a participação mediadora do professor. Como método utilizado, a pesquisa inclui um conhecimento teórico advindo da leitura bibliográfica, do levantamento de dados de um projeto piloto e de uma simulação com dois tutores do curso de graduação em Tecnologia de Recursos Humanos.
Proposta de ensino aprendizagem a ser aplicada em disciplinas de Engenharia Civil na Universidade de Fortaleza
Authors: Bacelar Felipe Alves , Rios Margarida Frota , Carvalho Tereza Monnica Xavier Bacelar de
Published: March 2019

O presente artigo tem como objetivo desenvolver e propor uma metodologia de ensino intitulada Total Engajamento na Disciplina (TED) para as matérias que os alunos têm mais dificuldade no curso de Engenharia Civil na Universidade de Fortaleza. A referida proposta se baseia na utilização de metodologias ativas, mais especificamente Aprendizagem baseada em problemas (ABP), Aprendizagem baseada em equipes e Sala de aula invertida. Foi realizada uma pesquisa aplicada com os docentes das disciplinas Cálculo I,II e III, Álgebra Linear, Química Tecnológica, Materiais de Construção Civil II e Instalações Hidrossanitárias Prediais, do Curso de Engenharia.Apresentamos aos docentes a metodologia TED objeto de estudo deste artigo. O feedback dos professores em relação a proposta foi extremamente positivo, e podemos concluir que a nova metodologia além de fazer com que os alunos sejam mais engajados, tenham seu desempenho aprimorado nas referidas disciplinas.
A formação em pesquisa do aluno do ensino médio profissionalizante: a articulação dos diversos atores envolvidos
Authors: Sousa Aline Batista de , Miskini Salgado Tania Denise
Published: March 2019

A escola profissionalizante tem tido um papel fundamental na melhoria da relação entre o conhecimento e a prática no trabalho. Os profissionais por ela formados devem ser adaptáveis e ter capacidade para resolver problemas, tomar decisões e trabalhar em equipe. O “questionar” da pesquisa contribui para formar o aluno como sujeito capaz de construir história própria, ter participação ativa como construtor de seu conhecimento, ancorado em suas ideias prévias, propiciando uma aprendizagem significativa. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar os resultados referentes à investigação acerca das concepções de Técnicos em Química e Gestores que atuam na área de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento e de estudantes de um curso Técnico em Química sobre formação em pesquisa. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa de levantamento, por meio de questionários com perguntas fechadas. Os resultados apontaram que capacidade para trabalhar em grupo, pró-atividade, análise e interpretação de dados e resolução de problemas, dentre outras, são habilidades fundamentais para a atuação do profissional Técnico em Química na área de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, contudo muitas vezes não são encontradas nos profissionais recém-formados. Embora a escola preveja a formação necessária para esta atuação, nem sempre a mesma se efetiva na prática de forma significativa ao ponto de que o aluno faça a transposição desta aprendizagem para a sua atuação profissional. O engajamento entre escola, empresa, aluno, professor e sociedade é fundamental para o sucesso desta formação.
Esclerosis tuberosa
Authors: Gómez Cerdas Marco Tulio , Vargas Morales  Johnny Alejandro
Published: March 2019

La esclerosis tuberosa es un trastorno multisistémico que presenta un patrón de herencia autosómico dominante y se caracteriza por la presencia de crecimiento de hamartomas en cerebro, ojos, piel, riñones, corazón y pulmón. Se debe a la mutación heterocigótica en uno de los dos genes supresores de tumor TSC1 y TSC2. Las manifestaciones clínicas varían entre los pacientes, por lo que se han consensuado criterios clínicos y radiológicos para establecer su diagnóstico. Se requiere de un equipo multidisciplinario familiarizado en la evaluación clínica, para establecer un tratamiento adecuado y así optimizar y garantizar una mejor calidad de vida en estos pacientes.
Luca Mazzinghi, Weisheit (Internationaler Exegetischer Kommentar zum Alten Testament; Stuttgart: W. Kohlhammer, 2018)
Authors: Zieliński Marcin
Published: March 2019

Recenzja książki: Luca Mazzinghi, Weisheit (Internationaler Exegetischer Kommentar zum Alten Testament; Stuttgart: W. Kohlhammer, 2018)
ЖИТТЄВИЙ ШЛЯХ І ТВОРЧА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ГЕНІАЛЬНОГО КИТАЙСЬКОГО КІНОРЕЖИСЕРА У ТІАН МІНГА
Authors: Безручко Олександр Вікторович
Published: March 2019

Мета статті. Дослідити та проаналізувати життєвий і творчий шлях геніального китайського режисера художніх фільмів, знаного директора Сіанської кіностудії, наставника творчої молоді, «хрещеного батька» п’ятого покоління китайських режисерів У Тіан Мінга. Методологія дослідження полягає в застосуванні методів персонології, теорії особистості та історико-біографічного методу. Зазначені методологічні підходи дозволяють зібрати та дослідити невідомі та маловідомі факти з життя й творчої діяльності кінорежисера та продюсера У Тіан Мінга. Висновки. Досліджуючи життєвий і творчий шлях китайського режисера художніх фільмів У Тіан Мінга, аналізуючи його творчу діяльність у китайському кінематографі, можемо зазначити: що віднайдений та введений в науковий обіг новий цінний фактаж про творчу діяльність в аудіовізуальному мистецтві. Перспективи наукових досліджень. Незважаючи на проведене ґрунтовне наукове дослідження життя й творчої діяльності У Тіан Мінга, маємо великі перспективи щодо наукових розвідок даної тематики, оскільки творча діяльність У Тіан Мінга потребує ще ретельного вивчення.
ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА МЕТОДУ ФІЗИЧНИХ ДІЙ К. С. СТАНІСЛАВСЬКОГО В КОНТЕКСТІ СУЧАСНОГО ТЕАТРАЛЬНОГО ПРОЦЕСУ
Authors: Павловський Володимир Володимирович
Published: March 2019

Мета роботи. Дослідити проблематику «Методу фізичних дій» (МФД) К. Станіславського в контексті сучасного театрального процесу та визначити психологічні механізми активізації сценічних почуттів актора-образу. Методологія дослідження передбачає застосування структурно-функціонального, дедуктивно-гіпотетичного методу, що дозволяє аналізувати структурні елементи, принципи МФД і формулювати власні гіпотези. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає в тому, що вперше досліджена проблематика МФД К. С. Станіславського на основі психології творчості й визначені психофізичні механізми активації сценічних почуттів актора на шляху до створення сценічного образу. Висновки. К. С. Станіславський заснував МФД на принципі єдності фізичного й психічного існування актора на сцені та експериментально розвивав його в театральній педагогіці. Наразі окремі теоретичні засади «методу» переосмислюються практиками театру, і він розвивається в межах «Методу дієвого аналізу» та «Етюдного методу». Сучасний театральний процес збагачується науковими концепціями, які визначають продуктивні механізми активації сценічних почуттів актора на шляху до створення сценічного образу.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ФУНКЦІЇ ЦИТАТИ В КІНОМУЗИЦІ
Authors: Рязанцев Лев Васильович
Published: March 2019

Мета роботи. Здійснити аналіз функцій цитати в кіномузиці в системі організації звукового рішення фільму, виявити особливості її застосування в різних фільмах та визначити способи її реалізації. Методологія дослідження передбачає застосування аудіовізуального аналізу кінофільмів, що дозволить перейти до розуміння основних функції цитати в кіномузиці. Наукова новизна дослідження в тому, що вперше сформовані основні принципи застосування музичних цитат в кінофільмі та показано їх вплив на звукове вирішення кінофільму. Висновки. Вдаючись до цитування, композитор і режисер повинні подбати про те, щоб глядач їх упізнав. Цитата привносить емоційні й смислові асоціації. В німому фільмі музична ілюстрація складена виключно з музичних цитат. Музичні цитати можуть виконувати різноманітні функції: підкреслювати трагізм сцени, використовуватись як іронічний контраст. Також цитата може бути застосована як драматичний елемент і музичний символ, може створювати пародію, характеризувати певний персонаж. Таким чином, аналіз матеріалу про цитату в фільмі дозволив автору статті сформувати систему понять про цитату в кіномузиці з обговоренням її застосування, що має суттєве значення для практики звукового вирішення кінофільму.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СЦЕНАРНОЇ МАЙСТЕРНОСТІ В. ЗЕМЛЯКА
Authors: Дубина Микола Миколайович
Published: March 2019

Мета дослідження. Дослідити та проаналізувати особливості сценарної майстерності В. Земляка в контексті розвитку українського кіномистецтва 1960–1970-х рр. Методи дослідження становить органічна сукупність методів персонології, об’єктивності, багатофакторності, системності, комплексності та історико-біографічного методу. Наукова новизна статті полягає в дослідженні сценарної спадщини В. Земляка в контексті життєвих колізій як фактора впливу на формування світогляду, ідейно-художньої системи та авторського стилю митця. Висвітлено особливості творчої діяльності В. Земляка при створенні кіносценаріїв героїко-пригодницьких художніх фільмів та воєнних драм («Донька Стратіона», «На Київському напрямку», «Совість», «Зухвалість»). Висновки. Внесок В. Земляка в збагачення української літератури та кіномистецтва важко переоцінити. Присвятивши дане дослідження аналізу сценарної спадщини письменника 1960–1970-х рр. у контексті життєвих колізій як фактора впливу на формування світогляду, ідейно-художньої системи та авторського стилю митця, з’ясовано, що проблема вибору в найскладнішому аспекті – самопожертви, проблема совісті й честі, не у дріб’язкових ситуаціях, а коли від моральних орієнтирів і принципів залежить життя чи смерть друзів, рідних і близьких, обов’язку людини, яка бачить себе, передусім патріотом, дієвого пошуку виходу із найскрутніших, фатальних ситуацій щоразу порушується В. Земляком у контексті філософського осмислення душевних переживань персонажів у складні, переломні моменти життя, змін людської долі та характерів під час війни.