bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percepções de acadêmicos de educação física do sul do Brasil sobre o tema transversal saúde
Authors: Azambuja Cati Reckelberg , Pandolfo Kelly Christine Maccarini , Machado Rafaella Righes , Santos Daniela Lopes dos , Schetinger Maria Rosa Chitolina
Published: September 2016

A dificuldade dos professores em contextualizar o saber tem origem no processo de formação inicial e se reflete na produção e transmissão dos conhecimentos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar as concepções de acadêmicos de licenciatura em educação física, a respeito do entendimento sobre a educação em saúde e dos Temas Transversais Saúde na escola. Participaram da pesquisa 16 acadêmicos de Educação Física. Utilizou-se um questionário composto por dez questões, abertas e fechadas, sobre o Tema Transversal Saúde e a educação em saúde no ambiente escolar. Os resultados apontaram que os licenciandos de educação física possuem conhecimento restrito sobre educação em saúde e sua abordagem junto aos alunos, demonstrando por suas respostas que estes podem ter sido induzidos pelo senso comum, que preconiza a indispensável condição de boa qualidade de vida e manutenção de saúde.Descritores: Educação em Saúde; Educação Física, Serviços de Saúde Escolar.
Papulose linfomatóide: relato de caso
Authors: Pereira Caroline Silva , Coletta Livia Carolina Della , Rosifini Alves Rezende Ana Laura , Santos Felipe Borba Calixto dos , Stelini Rafael Fantelli , Lage Renan , Kadunc Bogdana Victoria
Published: September 2016

A papulose linfomatoide faz parte das doenças linfoproliferativas cutâneas primárias, sendo uma variante rara dos linfomas cutâneos de células T com amplo infiltrado de células T CD30 positivas. Possui incidência baixa, curso crônico, recorrente, muitas vezes autolimitado e de baixa morbimortalidade, porém deve sempre ser investigado comprometimento sistêmico, uma vez que há a possibilidade de transição para formas mais agressivas de linfoma. Seu excelente prognóstico permite optar pelo manejo clínico conservador desses pacientes. Relata­se um caso de papulose linfomatoide, com infiltrado de células T. positivas para CD30, em paciente masculino de 65 anos, apenas com manifestação cutânea de lesões que melhoraram espontaneamente, sem comprometimento sistêmico na investigação e em acompanhamento periódico e rigoroso.Descritores: Papulose Linfomatoide; Linfoma; Linfoma Cutâneo de Células T.
Desempenho funcional de servidores autônomos após um programa de ginástica laboral
Authors: Campagnoni Murilo , Ogliri Clara Angela Carlini , Böll Juliana Pereira Scoss , Herbst Dulce Mari , Souza William Cordeiro de , Mascarenhas Luis Paulo Gomes
Published: September 2016

O presente estudo teve como objetivo verificar a melhoria no desempenho funcional de servidores autônomos, após a participação em um programa de Ginástica Laboral (GL). Esta pesquisa é de caráter quantitativo, na qual foi utilizado um questionário composto de 10 questões fechadas de múltipla escolha relacionadas à saúde do trabalhador e o ambiente ocupacional de trabalho. A GL aplicada foi do tipo preparatório e aconteceu três vezes por semana com duração de três meses. Maior parte dos funcionários exercem funções repetitivas e de alto esforço físico (encanadores e a escavação).  Há um número expressivo de funcionários que exercem suas determinadas funções há mais de 20 anos. Foi evidenciado um aumento significativo (p= 0,003) quanto à disposição dos funcionários após o programa de GL, o mesmo ocorreu em relação à comparação do ambiente de trabalho antes e após o programa de GL (p= 0,04). Após a intervenção do programa de GL, foi possível verificar uma mudança significativa (p= 0,001) na satisfação dos servidores quanto à concentração. Quando à intensidade da dor ou do desconforto dos funcionários foi possível verificar dados significativos (p= 0,01) antes e após GL.  Foi possível notar que a GL favoreceu o desempenho das funções de todos os trabalhadores do setor técnico com uma diferença estatística entre o pré e o pós (p= 0,001). Constatou-se que a GL é eficiente na melhoria do ambiente de trabalho, no desempenho dos funcionários, diminuindo as dores e desconforto no corpo.Descritores: Ginástica; Saúde do Trabalhador; Transtornos Traumáticos Cumulativos.
Fibroma: case report
Authors: Sabino Natalia Aline Ricci , Gaetti-Jardim Ellen Cristina , Gaetti-Jardim Jr Elerson , De Melo Rosana Leite
Published: September 2016

Fibroma is a common injury in the oral mucosa, considered a reactive hyperplasia of connective tissue in response to constant trauma to the oral mucosa is dental order or not, is a noninfectious lesion benign fibrous connective tissue, with a predilection for females and between the fourth and sixth decades of life and are usually situated in the inner portion of the lower lip, tongue and buccal mucosa. They are usually nodular, firm palpation, asymptomatic and coloring similar to the adjacent mucosa, sessile base, smooth surface. Routine treatment is conservative surgical excision. This paper reports a clinical case of irritation fibroma in the oral mucosa of large patient ratios male, young and constant trauma history in the region, as well as dental crowding near pathology. Such fibroma was treated surgically and with remission of awareness of the deleterious habits oral mucosa to prevent the recurrence of the lesion.Descriptors: Fibroma; Diagnosis; Therapeutics.
Direitos de uma transexual em unidade prisional: reflex�es a partir de relato de experi�ncia
Authors: Oliveira Fl�via Cristina Santiago de , Costa Ederson Ribeiro , Gon�alves Dreyf de Assis , Sorpilli Daniela Barbom , Branco Marco Ant�nio de Oliveira , Fajardo Renato Salviato
Published: September 2016

Atualmente as pol�ticas p�blicas voltadas � popula��o LGBTT (l�sbicas, gays, bissexuais, transexuais e travestis) no Brasil s�o escassas ou mesmo pouco consistentes. Apesar disso, necessita-se reconhecer avan�os em rela��o � implementa��o dessas pol�ticas. A partir de contexto hist�rico e cultural, este artigo traz reflex�es atrav�s de um relato de experi�ncia na busca de garantir direitos voltados a uma mulher transexual privada de liberdade que necessitou lidar com a quest�o de forma in�dita. O estudo foi realizado por meio de est�gio supervisionado extracurricular em psicologia em uma Unidade Prisional, contando com apoio da Defensoria P�blica do Estado de S�o Paulo de munic�pio do interior paulista. Foram realizadas interven��es para o Processo Transexualizador, contribuindo para respeito do nome social, mudan�a de nome no registro civil e tratamento hormonal.Descritores: Assist�ncia Integral � Sa�de; Pol�ticas P�blicas; Pol�tica Social; Identidade de G�nero; Pris�es.
Nutrient Runoff Losses from Liquid Dairy Manure Applied  with Low‐Disturbance Methods
Authors: Jokela William , Sherman Jessica , Cavadini Jason
Published: September 2016

Manure applied to cropland is a source of phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) in surface runoff and can contribute to impairment of surface waters. Tillage immediately after application incorporates manure into the soil, which may reduce nutrient loss in runoff as well as N loss via NH3 volatilization. However, tillage also incorporates crop residue, which reduces surface cover and may increase erosion potential. We applied liquid dairy manure in a silage corn (Zea mays L.)–cereal rye (Secale cereal L.) cover crop system in late October using methods designed to incorporate manure with minimal soil and residue disturbance. These include strip‐till injection and tine aerator–band manure application, which were compared with standard broadcast application, either incorporated with a disk or left on the surface. Runoff was generated with a portable rainfall simulator (42 mm h−1 for 30 min) three separate times: (i) 2 to 5 d after the October manure application, (ii) in early spring, and (iii) after tillage and planting. In the postmanure application runoff, the highest losses of total P and dissolved reactive P were from surface‐applied manure. Dissolved P loss was reduced 98% by strip‐till injection; this result was not statistically different from the no‐manure control. Reductions from the aerator band method and disk incorporation were 53 and 80%, respectively. Total P losses followed a similar pattern, with 87% reduction from injected manure. Runoff losses of N had generally similar patterns to those of P. Losses of P and N were, in most cases, lower in the spring rain simulations with fewer significant treatment effects. Overall, results show that low‐disturbance manure application methods can significantly reduce nutrient runoff losses compared with surface application while maintaining residue cover better than incorporation by tillage.

Core Ideas

Injection of manure greatly reduced P and N runoff losses.

Banded aerator reduced dissolved P and N runoff losses compared with surface manure.

Low‐disturbance methods conserved residue better than tillage incorporation of manure.

Manure as surface residue contributes to reduced runoff sediment concentration.
Seasonal Phosphorus Dynamics in a Volcanic Soil of Northern California
Authors: Wilson Stewart G. , Lambert Jean-Jacques , Dahlgren Randy A.
Published: September 2016

Core Ideas

Phosphorous fertility was evaluated in weathered volcanic soil in winegrape production.

Seasonal Hedley P fractionations, P sorption, microbial biomass carbon, and DOC were investigated.

Application of compost, alone or with TSP, reduced sorption and increased MBC.

Labile Pi responded significantly to fertilization despite advanced pedogenesis.

Significant labile Pi response in weathered soil may be due to low‐Fe lithology.

Phosphorus dynamics and management strategies were investigated in a strongly weathered rhyolitic soil in the northern Coast Ranges of California. Recent conversion of upland, native oak (Quercus spp.) woodland ecosystems to winegrape production has led to a P deficiency in these soils. We investigated the growing season behavior of Hedley phosphorus fractions, the P sorption index (PSI), microbial biomass C (MBC), and dissolved organic C (DOC) in response to a single P application from three sources: composted steer manure (CSM), triple superphosphate (TSP), and mixed compost and triple superphosphate (MIX). Phosphorous sources, equal in P application rate (39 kg ha−1), were applied in the winter of 2012, and soils were sampled in spring, summer, and fall. Labile inorganic P (Pi) (resin Pi + NaHCO3 Pi), Fe/Al‐Pi (NaOH Pi), and total P were significantly (p < 0.01) increased by P application, regardless of source. Calcium‐Pi (HCl Pi), DOC, MBC, and pH were increased, and PSI was reduced, by compost addition. Net extractable Fe/Al‐Pi increased during the study period. Moderately labile organic P (Po) (NaOH Po) declined, independent of fertilization, reflecting background soil P cycling. Calcium‐Pi totals were low (mean 9 mg kg−1 for untreated plots), and other indicators of chemical weathering were high, suggesting an advanced stage of pedogenesis with respect to Walker–Syers P availability. In spite of advanced pedogenesis, labile Pi increased significantly from fertilization and remained elevated throughout the growing season. Results of this study inform P management in highly weathered, P‐fixing soils experiencing P deficiencies.
Spatial and seasonal variability of water quality in the Mopanshan Reservoir (Harbin, Northern China)
Authors: Li Fangyuan , Wang Jingyao , Cao Tingting , Cui Chongwei
Published: September 2016

The purpose of this work is to evaluate the spatial and seasonal variability of water quality from the Mopanshan Reservoir, which is a typical reservoir in the northern cold regions of China. The results indicate that preventive or remediation actions are necessary to improve its water quality. Water samples were collected between 2012 and 2013 at five sampling stations at the Mopanshan Reservoir, and analyzed for CODMn and total nitrogen (TN). SPSS software was used to carry out analysis of variance and correlation analysis. Spatially, CODMn and TN exhibited a rather small distinction in the horizontal direction, but there was a significant difference regarding TN in the vertical orientation. The concentration of TN also increased with the increase in sampling depth. Seasonally, the concentration of CODMn and TN showed a pronounced seasonal pattern and was divided into four periods. CODMn reached a maximum in September and was at a minimum in June. And TN reached a maximum in June and was at a minimum in November or December. The use of correlation analysis shows that the regular variations of TN were primarily affected by temperature. The main form of nitrogen in the Mopanshan Reservoir is NO3-N, and the change of TN is consistent with that of NO3-N. By Pearson correlation coefficient, the seasonal variability of CODMn correlated to changes in the reservoir's water level. The results showed that the concentration of TN exceeded the guideline values in most months and CODMn was slightly over the standard limit. Thus, it is urgent that preventive actions and remediation processes are developed to improve the water quality in this reservoir.
Monitoring micropollutants in the Swist river basin
Authors: Christoffels Ekkehard , Brunsch Andrea , Wunderlich-Pfeiffer Jens , Mertens Franz Michael
Published: September 2016

Micropollutant pathways were studied for the Swist river basin (Western Germany). The aim was to verify the effectiveness of a monitoring approach to detect micropollutants entering the river. In a separate sewer system, water was frequently found to be contaminated with micropollutants. Improper connections of sewage canals to the stormwater network seemed to be the cause of pollution. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) exerted the largest influence on micropollutants for the receiving river. During a flu outbreak, antibiotics in the Swist stemming from WWTPs increased remarkably. Elevated levels of pharmaceuticals were measured in discharges from a combined sewer overflow (CSO). The study showed that the pharmaceutical load of a CSO was significantly reduced by advanced treatment with a retention soil filter. Painkillers, an anticonvulsant and beta blockers were the most often detected pharmaceuticals in the sewage of urban areas. Herbicides, flame retardants and industrial compounds were also observed frequently. On cropland, Chloridazon and Terbuthylazine compounds were often found in landscape runoff. Fungicides and insecticides were the most frequent positive findings in runoff from orchards. The paper shows that a coherent approach to collecting valid information regarding micropollutants and to addressing relevant pathways as a basis for appropriate management strategies could be established.
Lost in calibration: why people still do not calibrate their models, and why they still should – a case study from urban drainage modelling
Authors: Tscheikner-Gratl Franz , Zeisl Peter , Kinzel Carolina , Leimgruber Johannes , Ertl Thomas , Rauch Wolfgang , Kleidorfer Manfred
Published: September 2016

From a scientific point of view, it is unquestioned that numerical models for technical systems need to be calibrated. However, in sufficiently calibrated models are still used in engineering practice. Case studies in the scientific literature that deal with urban water management are mostly large cities, while little attention is paid to the differing boundary conditions of smaller municipalities. Consequently, the aim of this paper is to discuss the calibration of a hydrodynamic model of a small municipality (15,000 inhabitants). To represent the spatial distribution of precipitation, three distributed rain gauges were used for model calibration. To show the uncertainties imminent to the calibration process, 17 scenarios, differing in assumptions for calibration, were distinguished. To compare the impact of the different calibration scenarios on actual design values, design rainfall events were applied. The comparison of the model results using the different typical design storm events from all the surrounding data points showed substantial differences for the assessment of the sewers regarding urban flooding, emphasizing the necessity of uncertainty analysis for hydrodynamic models. Furthermore, model calibration is of the utmost importance, because uncalibrated models tend to overestimate flooding volume and therefore result in larger diameters and retention volumes.
Preparation, characterization, and application of activated carbon from low-cost material for the adsorption of tetracycline antibiotic from aqueous solutions
Authors: Takdastan Afshin , Mahvi Amir Hossein , Lima Eder C. , Shirmardi Mohammad , Babaei Ali Akbar , Goudarzi Gholamreza , Neisi Abdolkazem , Heidari Farsani Mohammad , Vosoughi Mehdi
Published: September 2016

In this study, a new zinc chloride (ZnCl2) impregnated activated carbon (Zn-AC) was prepared from oak charcoals as low-cost material and used as adsorbent for tetracycline (TC) adsorption. The Zn-AC was characterized using field emission-scanning electron microscope, powder X-ray diffraction, and CHNS-O analyses. Specific surface area of the adsorbent was also measured using the Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) isotherm model. The TC adsorption onto the Zn-AC was investigated as a function of solution pH, adsorbent dosage, and inorganic cations (Li+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Ni2+, and Fe3+) and anions (HCO3−, NO3− and SO42−) that could interfere in the adsorption of TC. The adsorbate solution pH had no considerable effect on TC adsorption. The adsorption of TC onto the adsorbent was relatively fast and reached the equilibrium after about 120 min. The results showed that all studied cations and anions decreased TC adsorption onto the Zn-AC, but this decrease in TC adsorption was strongly significant for Fe3+ and Ni2+ ions. The general order kinetic model and the Redlich–Peterson isotherm model provided the best fit to the experimental data. The maximum amount of TC adsorbed onto the Zn-AC (Qmax) is 282.06 mg g−1, indicating this adsorbent is a good adsorbent for the removal of TC from aqueous solutions.
Effects of carriers on nutrient removal and membrane fouling in combined process of inclined-plates hydrolytic tank and membrane bioreactor
Authors: Li Xin , Liu Yali , Chu Mingxing , Liu Aimin
Published: September 2016

A novel process, inclined-plates hydrolytic tank (IHT) and membrane bioreactor (MBR), was used to treat domestic sewage continuously. In this study, the effects of carriers' addition on operational performances of IHT-MBR were studied at the hydraulic retention time of 5.4 h and the recycling rate of 200%. Experimental results indicated the removal efficiencies of chemical oxygen demand, total nitrogen and total phosphorus reached 86.8%, 82.9% and 89.6%, respectively, corresponding trans-membrane pressure decreased to 1.50 kPa/d at a packing ratio of 20%. Simultaneously, the scanning electron microscope and soluble microbial products analysis demonstrated that high nutrient removal and low membrane fouling were attributed to the attached growth of microorganisms on carriers. The bioattachment and adsorption of carriers not only decreased the soluble proteins and polysaccharide in MBR, but also provided good living environments for denitrifying bacteria and phosphorus-accumulating bacteria.
The Impact of Transposition on Grammatical Metaphor: A Study of Translation from the Perspective of SFL Theory
Authors: Subiyanto Paul
Published: September 2016

There are five major translation procedures generally adopted for translation practice: transposition, modulation, adaptation, equivalence with context, and equivalence with a note ( Machali, 2009:92). Transposition or shift (Catford, 1965), however, is one of translation procedures unavoidable to attain the equivalence between the source language (SL) and the target language (TL). It is a procedure of changing grammatical forms from SL to TL. This paper is aimed to explore the impact of applying transposition viewed from Systemic Functional Language (SFL)Theory (Halliday, 1994) by which language is considered as designed: (i) to understand the environment or build experience, and (ii) to act on the others. Here the clause plays a central role where the reality is made up of processes: material, mental, and relational. Based on the notion of metaphor as the variation in the expression of meanings, metaphorical variation is lexicogrammatical rather than simply lexical (Halliday, 1994:341). This analysis shows that adoption of transposition has potential to change such processes. Consequently, a metaphorical clause may change into a congruent (non-metaphorical) one due to such a translation procedure. The examples of clauses with grammatical metaphors used in this study are taken from The Book of Psalm (Kitab Mazmur ) : English version is considered as SL and Indonesian version as TL. The result of analysis is that: (i) all procedures have potential (not always) to change a metaphorical clause in SL  into congruent one in TL, (ii) transposition has a great potential to change metaphorical clauses  into congruent ones. Based on the result of this study, it may be concluded that SFL theory can be adopted as a theoretical ground for translation study, and so as a tool of analysis in the praxis of translation. Transposition, from the view of SFL, not only the shift of structure but also the change of grammatical process.
Tourism Development Basis in Traditional Village of Kuta
Authors: Sumadi Ketut
Published: September 2016

Tourism in the Kuta District, located in southern Bali, Indonesia, is a phenomenal global commercial sector that continues to be the largest contributor to Indonesia’s tourism industry, and thereby also contributes to the overall gross national product (GNP) in Indonesia. Kuta’s world renowned tourist destination has its roots dating from the early 19th century, when at that time the island of Bali enticed tourists that had the unique Balinese cultural experiences at heart. Today, Kuta has many sectors of tourism including cultural tourism, nature tourism, shopping tourism and a distinct surfing history with international competitions. Considering that Kuta District leads Bali in cultural capital and tourism throughout the entire island of Bali, Indonesia, this paper will question: 1) how Kuta can continue to lead cultural tourism and remain dynamic in Bali, Indonesia, yet grow by means of socioeconomic communications 2) how the krama (member of traditional village) living in poverty can implement cultural tourism 3) discuss cultural tourism and joint efforts between larger governmental bodies that oversee sociological propaganda that might: strengthen artistic endeavors, preserve the unique identity of the Balinese people and satisfy tourists that still visit Bali with expectations of experiencing its native, original, highly artistic and cultural atmosphere, original cultural experience and atmosphere of what has become known as the unspoiled Bali of the 19th century.
Building Information Modeling: Quality of life
Authors: Takim Roshana , Harris Mohd , Nawawi Abdul Hadi
Published: September 2016

The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) constitutes a paradigm shift in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Broader BIM adoption will transform construction processes to achieve greater efficiency to improve the quality of life (QOL) of construction stakeholders. This paper seeks to identify determinant factors and implementation gaps of BIM in the AEC industry.  A case study was conducted through a preliminary workshop organised by CIDB among the five potential stakeholders from Malaysian public and private. Finally, the workshop suggested an ‘affordable BIM concept' with ‘pay-per-use or periodical license' method to be adopted for SMEs contractors.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Building Information Modeling (BIM); BIM influencing model; construction; technology
Restriction on Malay Traditional Food Practices
Authors: Md. Sharif Mohd Shazali , Mohd Zahari Mohd Salehuddin , Md Nor Norazmir , Muhammad Rosmaliza
Published: September 2016

This study attempted to recognize factors restrict young generations to practice Malay traditional festive foods. The study employs the observation method to tap into the actual food preparation process of the Malay festive celebration. Limited knowledge and skills of Malay traditional food and lack of family support the factors that identified to restrict young generation to practice Malay traditional festive foods.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Malay traditional food; Malay young generation; food practices; preserving food knowledge
The Guidance Layer of the Cul-de-sac Courtyard Physical Environment Evaluation Toolkit (CPEET)
Authors: Ibrahim Bajunid Anniz Fazli , Abbas Mohamed Yusoff , Nawawi Abdul Hadi , Wan Rodi Wan Norhishamuddin
Published: September 2016

The environment-behaviour of a cul-de-sac courtyard poses an array of intriguing questions, both qualitatively and quantitatively. In establishing a systematic and reliable evaluation of these micro-neighbourhoods, a sequence of procedural best practices of an evaluation toolkit was introduced. Documenting measurable evidences as well as illustrating the anecdotal nature of a cul-de-sac courtyard requires specific and duplicable chronicling processes. The Cul-de-sac Courtyard Physical Environment Evaluation Toolkit (CPEET), adapted appropriately from AEDET Evolution and ASPECT, became the foundation of the toolkit.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Cul-de-sac courtyards; evaluation toolkit; best practice; cul-de-sac syntax
The Role of Narcissism and Competitive Worldview in Predicting Environmental Apathy
Authors: Abraham Juneman , Pane Murty Magda
Published: September 2016

In this study, hypothetical model included personality variables and social psychological variables by employing narcissism and competitive worldview as predictors towards apathy about environmental issues. The study was conducted on 225 college students (138 males, 87 females; Mage = 18.25 years, SDage = 2.13 years) taken through convenience accidental sampling technique from several majors of a private university in Jakarta, Indonesia. The results of path analysis showed that narcissism was able to predict apathy towards the environment indirectly through a competitive view of the world (χ2 = 0.11, p = 0.736, RMSEA = 0.000).2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Environmental apathy; competitive worldview; narcissism; psychology
Towards Enriching Quality of Life in School Environments: An analysis of educational policy in India
Authors: Khan Smita
Published: September 2016

This paper critically examines the objectives of policy manifest in NCF-2005 for its directions and attitude towards school design. It identifies grey areas in understanding of the concept by policy makers. The paper advocates remedying policy-based lacunae for an improved QoL by an extended appreciation of the concepts stated in NCF 2005 from the point of view of child centricity. The study strongly recommends inclusion of architects and planners in the policy-making process. 2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Quality of life; school environs; child centricity; curriculum policy
Aspect of Design Functionality on Communal Mosque in Muslim and Non-Muslim Country
Authors: Baharudin Nurul ‘Athiqah , Ismail Alice Sabrina
Published: September 2016

The objective of this paper is to provide the description of modern communal mosque in Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Comparative study will help to understand the modern mosques development and fulfil the desire of the Muslim community to produce a sustainable environment. Qualitative research, text interpretation, and observation are used to introduce new recommendations for future communal mosque design.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Sustainable; mosque; semiotic; community
Blue Water, Green Tea: Socio-innovation, Taiwan
Authors: Chang Shenglin Elijah
Published: September 2016

The research experiments how to revitalize a very depressed Pinglin within the eco-protected Taipei Water Special Area in the peri-urban Taiwan. Based on action research rooted in social innovation, the team develops ecological-oriented strategies to revitalize Pinglin area. Three socio-ecological innovative strategies include (1) product: eco-friendly fair-trade Blue Magpie Tea, (2) process: eco-tea tourism, (3) promise: eco-tea farmers’ children tutoring. Branding the eco-friendly “Blue Magpie Tea” has inspired the young coffee drinkers to taste tea. All actions help rebuild Pinglin’s identity as an eco-tea country.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Social innovation; tea landscape; peri-urban; Taiwan
Park Characteristics Influences to Physical Activity among Overweight Adolescents
Authors: Danis Ajau , Sidek Suriati , Md. Yusof Safiah
Published: September 2016

The link between environmental characteristics of neighbourhood parks and adolescents’ physical activity is poorly understood. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the environmental characteristics of the neighbourhood parks that influence physical activity from the perception of overweight adolescents. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 overweight adolescents between 13 and 17 years old successfully done.  Interviews recorded, transcribed and analyzed based on a thematic content analysis. The results showed that physical and social environment influenced physical activity and neighbourhood parks usage. It is essential to consider these environmental characteristics in developing physical activity intervention that aims to promote physical activity among overweight adolescents.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Environmental characteristics; neighbourhood park; overweight adolescent; physical activity
Aspect of Design Functionality on Communal Mosque in Muslim and Non-Muslim Country
Authors: Baharudin Nurul 'Athiqah , Ismail Alice Sabrina
Published: September 2016

The objective of this paper is to provide the description of modern communal mosque in Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Comparative study will help to understand the modern mosques development and fulfil the desire of the Muslim community to produce a sustainable environment. Qualitative research, text interpretation, and observation are used to introduce new recommendations for future communal mosque design.
Park Characteristics Influences to Physical Activity among Overweight Adolescents
Authors: Danis Ajau , Sidek Suriati , Md. Yusof Safiah
Published: September 2016

The link between environmental characteristics of neighbourhood parks and adolescents’ physical activity is poorly understood. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the environmental characteristics of the neighbourhood parks that influence physical activity from the perception of overweight adolescents. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 overweight adolescents between 13 and 17 years old successfully done. Interviews recorded, transcribed and analyzed based on a thematic content analysis. The results showed that physical and social environment influenced physical activity and neighbourhood parks usage. It is essential to consider these environmental characteristics in developing physical activity intervention that aims to promote physical activity among overweight adolescents.
Perceived Benefits of Loyalty Programmes and Their Impact on Purchase Intentions of Customers
Authors: Sharma Alka , Bhardwaj Palvi
Published: September 2016

The purpose of the study is to determine the perceived benefits of loyalty programmes among customers and its effect on their purchase intentions. It also determines the influence of demographics on customer loyalty programme membership and its role in relationship between perceived benefits and purchase intentions of customers in apparel stores in Jammu city. A theoretical framework is proposed based on the three integrating variables, perceived benefits of loyalty programmes, loyalty programme membership and purchase intention based on review of literature. Subsequently, a descriptive analysis has been undertaken to determine the relationship between the selected variables. The study has concluded that among the demographic variables under study, age group and income level have a significant impact on loyalty programme membership of customers while gender does not exhibit such impact. Further, it has confirmed that perceived benefits have a significant impact on purchase intentions of customers. The study also suggests the moderating role of loyalty programme membership in the relationship between perceived benefits of loyalty programmes and purchase intentions of customers. The paper has several practical implications for the stores/organizations who want to retain customers through effective loyalty programmes. When customers perceived more benefits from loyalty programmes they have higher intentions to purchase from the store of which they own a loyalty card, thus leading to long term relationship with the store. Moreover, the demographic variables included in the study may help the retailers to target the customers for loyalty card membership.
Evolution of Consumption: An Insight into Consumer Derivatives and Marketing Implications
Authors: Duggal Ekta
Published: September 2016

Consumers in the market search for a product/brand or something else? The concept of marketing involves identifying and satisfying customer needs and wants. As the dynamics of marketplace and environmental forces show a swift change, customer needs get redefined. The new marketing paradigm aims at comprehending the evolving customer needs and responds by providing a set of experiences to satisfy customers. Marketers strategize the elements of marketing mix in the realm of remarkable experiences where customers are involved at the cognitive as well as emotional level. The customer derives satisfaction out of the holistic experience and this contentment leads to customer loyalty. In the light of the marketing metamorphosis, the present paper seeks to understand the transformation of consumption into experiences.
What Matters to South African Bank Customers? A Case Study of four Main South African Banks
Authors: Mutsonziwa Kingstone
Published: September 2016

This paper is a follow-up article based on the first article titled Customers speak for themselves: A case of Customer Satisfaction in the four Main South African Banks. Customer satisfaction within the banking industry is very important in the South African context. Although banks are trying their best to give their customers the best service, it is important to continuously measure customer satisfaction and identify service attributes that contribute to overall customer satisfaction for the banks. The data used in the analysis is based on a quantitative survey of 500 randomly selected customers in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town were interviewed using a face to face methodology. The key drivers of overall customer satisfaction based on regression analysis for the different banks were helpfulness and innovativeness (ABSA), helpfulness, innovativeness of the bank, resolution of problems and investment advice (FNB), language usage and friendliness of service consultants (Nedbank), innovativeness of the bank, investment advice and use of language (Standard bank). These attributes were important to the overall customer satisfaction and need to be closely monitored by the management of these banks.
Sustainable Destination Development & Implications for The State of Jammu & Kashmir
Authors: Amin Insha , Yousaf Anish , Sharma Rakesh
Published: September 2016

The business of tourism has been seen as a key player in the uprising of any destination but at the same time, makes it vulnerable to numerous parallel threats where a destination strives hard for its sustainability in the long run. Thus the future competitiveness and strength to survive for any destination depends on its ability to survive in the longer run and stand sustainable in terms of economic, natural and cultural resources and at the same time to ensure, efficient and planned consumption of the same. To satisfy the same it becomes imperative for the destination planners to incorporate their polices as such that lowest minimal depletion of resources is observed and maximum sustainable development of the destination is attained. The involvement of various stakeholders or destination planners in the progression of development of the destination cannot be overlooked. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the leading destinations in terms of tourist inflow and the contribution of the various planning agencies cannot be ignored as far the development of the destination is concerned in the long run. This paper is an attempt to highlight the contribution of the various planning agencies in the sustainable development of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The study gives an outline as to the various practices that should be adhered by the agencies so as augment the practice of sustainable development.
NEOCONSTITUCIOMALISMO EUROPEU E NOVO CONSTITUCIONALISMO LATINO-AMERICANO: UM DIÁLOGO POSSÍVEL?
Authors: Allain Teixeira João Paulo , Sparemberger Raquel Fabiana Lopes
Published: September 2016

O presente ensaio pretende estabelecer bases e fundamentos para a compreensão das práticas constitucionais contemporâneas observadas no continente europeu e no continente latino-americano. Trata-se aqui de investigar a maneira pela qual o o discurso constitucional tem proporcionado a tutela da condição humana, seja nas experiencias europeias do pós-guerra, seja nas experiencias latino-americanas surgidas no final da primeira deécada do século XXI. A partir destes elementos, pretende-se verificar a possibilidade de estabelecimento de diálogo entre as duas experiências, a partir de um processo de aprendizado recíproco.
PODER E LIBERDADE EM FOUCAULT: DIÁLOGOS ENTRE VERDADES E PRÁTICAS SOCIAIS
Authors: Castro Vinícius Leão de , Araújo Alana Ramos de , Almeida Laryssa Mayara Alves de
Published: September 2016

A pesquisa analisa a interferência do poder na sociedade e nas transformações da vida individual através do estudo dos seus mecanismos e das práticas sociais observadas no Brasil a partir do século XIX, verificando o sistema legal que levou as instituições a alterarem seu cotidiano implantando os mecanismos disciplinares junto com a aplicação de políticas públicas voltadas para a população juntamente com a produção de novas verdades que transformaram o comportamento das pessoas, com consequências políticas e econômicas interferindo na liberdade. Para tanto, a pesquisa bibliográfica e o método observacional foram utilizados para construção do arcabouço teórico e desenvolvimento dos questionamentos que fazem parte da pesquisa. Assim, percebeu-se que os mecanismos de poder atuam como fonte de interferência sobre a vida de uma população modificando comportamentos em direção a outros hábitos mais favoráveis aos efeitos políticos e econômicos desejados ao mesmo tempo em que aparecem novas práticas sociais como demonstrações de liberdade se opondo ao poder e, por isso, representam espaços de antagonismo a comportamentos que são impostos, normalizados e regulamentados, concretizando o aparecimento de novas verdades.
DIREITO DO TRABALHO E TEORIA SOCIAL CRÍTICA: UM DIÁLOGO INDISPENSÁVEL ENTRE ESTE CAMPO DO DIREITO E OS DEMAIS SABERES SOCIAIS
Authors: Andrade Everaldo Gaspar , D'Angelo Isabele Moraes
Published: September 2016

O artigo objetiva demonstrar a necessidade de o Direito do Trabalho dialogar com os outros campos dos chamados saberes sociais, ou culturais que lidam com o mundo do trabalho. Deste diálogo, resultará, primeiro, o desvendamento ideológico do seu objeto: o trabalho contraditoriamente livre/subordinado. Por meio de evidências empíricas e analíticas, demonstrará, em seguida, que o mesmo se encontra refutado. No sentido de promover uma inversão na perspectiva analítica para compreensão e redefinição do objeto deste campo do direito, reivindica um diálogo entre os movimentos coletivos tipicamente trabalhistas e os demais movimentos sociais. Um diálogo que aproxima a teoria jurídico-trabalhista crítica das teorias dos movimentos sociais. Por este caminho é possível reconhecer que o Direito do Trabalho é fruto de uma época datada e não trans-histórica. Época em que aparece e se legitima, por meio do Estado Moderno, o modo de produção capitalista e a subordinação da força do trabalho ao capital. Problematizar, refutar e propor gnosiologicamente novos fundamentos para este campo do direito exige este diálogo.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL COMO INSTRUMENTO DE MANOBRA POLÍTICA: A QUESTÃO DA NOMEAÇÃO DE MINISTROS ANALISADA À LUZ DA TEORIA DOS DIÁLOGOS INSTITUCIONAIS
Authors: Cavalcante Ferreira Desirée
Published: September 2016

O trabalho analisa os elementos que diferenciam os sistemas de jurisdição constitucional forte e fraco, avaliando a compatibilidade com a teoria dos diálogos institucionais e rompendo com a noção de que a Corte Constitucional teria a última palavra em matéria constitucional. Para tanto, consideram-se os discursos de compreensão do Supremo Tribunal Federal como última ou principal instância guardiã da Constituição e a prática cotidiana do Tribunal, a fim de demonstrar a necessidade de abertura dialógica da interpretação constitucional como forma de manutenção de sua legitimidade e como exigência de uma democracia plural. A qualidade desses diálogos depende, porém, da qualidade das instituições e do nível de amadurecimento democrático da sociedade. É necessário que as instituições atuem de maneira livre e autônoma, evitando ingerências dos demais Poderes. Nesse sentido, discorrer-se-á acerca da possibilidade da atual forma de escolha dos membros da Suprema Corte brasileira comprometer a possibilidade de diálogo institucional efetivo.Palavras-chave: Jurisdição Constitucional. Legitimidade. Diálogos Institucionais.
O FUTURO DO PRETÉRITO NA EDUCAÇÃO BRASILEIRA: DECLINAÇÕES DOS DIREITOS SOCIAIS SOB A ÉGIDE DE “UMA PONTE PARA O FUTURO”
Authors: Mattos Rafael Da Silva , Do Espírito Santo Wecisley Ribeiro , De Castro Juliana Brandão , Retondar Jeferson Moebus , Oliveira Leonardo Hernandes , Nascimento Stephany
Published: September 2016

O presente ensaio objetiva adotar uma posição sociopolítica sobre o projeto publicado pelo Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro (PMDB), em outubro de 2015. O documento, de nome Uma Ponte para o Futuro, em face das propostas, apresenta-se como Um Muro diante do Presente, uma cegueira do passado e uma miopia diante do futuro. O plano não só retrocede em relação aos ganhos sociais, mas inviabiliza e engessa a Educação, a Saúde, a Cultura e toda sorte de esperança para a população brasileira economicamente menos favorecida. Não se trata somente de uma violência abrupta que faz retroceder anos de ganhos sociais, mas da afirmação que tais ganhos nunca deveriam ter sido oportunizados. Percebe-se, assim, que o projeto Uma ponte para o futuro não é um passaporte para o futuro, mas uma resposta ao grande capital, reduzindo a educação à mercadoria.  Palavras-chave: Educação. Uma Ponte para o Futuro. Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro. PMDB. Crise.
FRANZ KAFKA´S CRITIQUE OF LEGAL VIOLENCE
Authors: Fischer-Lescano Andreas
Published: September 2016

The interweaving of Kafka’s biography, his legal and his literary work is commonly underestimated, but has to be considered to bring into relief Kafka’s concept of law. It is argued that from Kafka’s writings we can extract a concept law which is critical of law’s link with state power and violence. But Kafka is not a legal nihilist; his work is rich of evidence of his hope for a just and non-violent law. Such a law, it is concluded with reference to Kafka’s work, would have to be an ascetic law, result of 1) the overcoming of modern law’s subjectivity, 2) the establishment of self-restraint and 3) respect for different forms of law and for singularity.
FORMALIZAÇÃO E ECONOMIA POPULAR SOLIDÁRIA: O MODELO DE PESSOA JURÍDICA COMO SINTOMA DA COLONIALIDADE DO PODER
Authors: Pita Flávia Almeida
Published: September 2016

A partir do conceito de colonialidade do poder (QUIJANO), apresentam-se reflexões a partir da hipótese de que a imposição de uma personalidade jurídica, estruturada e procedimentalizada segundo os cânones tradicionais do Direito ocidental, aos grupos produtivos da Economia Popular Solidária, é incompatível com seus modos originais de convivência e atuação e, por isso, representa uma via aberta à precarização do trabalho coletivo autogestionário. O texto concentra-se na discussão teórica, permeada pelas observações colhidas em experiências extensionistas desenvolvidas na Incubadora de Iniciativas da Economia Popular e Solidária, programa de extensão da UEFS.