bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leadership Dynamics in Higher Education Institutions in India
Authors: Mukerji Siran , Tripathi Purnendu , Anjana
Published: April 2020

The network of higher education institutions (HEIs) has grown at a phenomenal rate in post-independence India and poses wide-ranging challenges for educational leadership. There are other important factors that impinge on the functioning of educational leader who is not only a principal, a president, or a vice chancellor. In fact, he or she is an educational leader encompassing multiple roles. The chapter elucidates the present higher education scenario of India. It portrays the nature and extent of internal and external student mobility and the challenges posed therein. It identifies the major factors affecting the HEIs and their employees in the present changing realm by way of a study conducted in the HEIs and highlights the ethical challenges faced by the educational leaders in promoting and transforming the institutions to centers of excellence.
Primary Study on the Improvement and Application of Formulation Optimization of 2116# Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin
Authors: Zhang Qing , Huang Li Li , Wu Mei Ye , Yu Xiao Zhang
Published: April 2020

2116# Rosin Modified Phenolic Resin is synthesized by means of one-step process taking calcium hydroxide as catalyst and Rosin, Bisphenol A, solid formaldehyde and glycerol as main raw materials. The formulation and process are improved and characterized. The result shows that it satisfies technical performance indicators. And, it is preliminarily applied to ink. This resin is expected to be applied to printing ink and coating industry.
Research on Hot Stamping Technology of High Strength Medium and Heavy Steel Plate
Authors: Ma Ning , Ma Yu Jie , Wang Ye Xuan , Ji Jian Yi , Ji Yi Chun , Yang Chao Hui , Ma Chang Cheng , Han Zhen Dong , Zhang Xiao Feng
Published: April 2020

An innovative study on the high strength of U shaped steel plate was carried out. Through the two different cooling systems of hot stamping die obtained the two U shaped steel plates, founding that the cooling rate of U shaped steel plate obtained by bath water cooling system in the die was significantly higher than the steel plate obtained by cooling pipe in the die system, and had a smaller temperature difference, Which is a good solution to the problem the cooling rate of blank decreases with the thickness of blank increasing and the blank had a large temperature difference for badly uniform temperature quenching. This system is also greatly shorten the quenching time and improve the production efficiency in hot forming process.
Nexus between Women Labour Migrants, Protection and Policy Implementation: A Study on National Labour Migration Policy Implementation in Sri Lanka
Authors: Silva K.D. Dushmanthi
Published: April 2020

Female labour migration has been recognized as the second largest foreign exchange source of earning where women who are mostly unskilled, low educated or non-educated are part of it. Sri Lanka, being part of labour outsourcing, has introduced the National Labour Migration Policy to protect the migrant workers and their families. Though the policy is largely genderneutral, it addresses specific issues related to women migrant workers who are in the domestic workers' category. Despite the policy being implemented, there is a need to understand why women are still in a vulnerable situation. Thus this study intends to explore the ways in which the National Labour Migration Policy in Sri Lanka ensures the protection of women labour migrants. Qualitative research design and case study strategy were employed in this study. Relevant data and evidence were gathered through interviews with bureaucrats from Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, returnee migrant women, families of returnee migrant women, local manpower agencies and sub-agents, who are engaged in this migration process. The study argues that women are not protected when there is a negative attitude of street-level bureaucrats towards the target group. This largely ignores the rights of women labour migrants. Moreover, policy action taken irrespectively to the needs and the condition of the women in the society hence policy may not successfully achieve its goals.
Investigation on the Efficiency of International Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka: An Application of DEA Production Frontier Approach
Authors: Ajith Nisantha Kurukulasooriy , Lelwala Erandathie Irangika
Published: April 2020

This study attempted at evaluating the performance of international tourism industry in Sri Lanka in terms of technical efficiency with the use of nonparametric production frontier approach which is based on data envelopment analysis (DEA). Accordingly, different DEA specifications were employed related to different combinations of outcomes of tourism industry. Official tourism receipts, direct employment generation and foreign guest nights were considered as outputs while number of beds / number of hotel rooms, international tourist arrivals and all items tourist price index was treated as inputs into the different models. Finally, a single model was estimated amalgamating all three different outputs into one model for the sample period. Findings revealed that the tourism industry has been operating inefficiently within the last three decades and have possibilities for further improvements altering the inputs of the industry since DEA efficiency scores are relative measures. It further revealed that investment on construction work such as construction of more hotels is wastage of resources and some strategies should be formulated to increase the room occupancy rate and control inflation on tourism activities in terms of the tourist prices. Marketing or promotional strategies need to be initiated to increase international visitor arrivals as well as average room occupancy rates since the industry is prevailing increasing returns to scale efficiency.
Development and Characterization of an Avirulent Leishmania major Strain
Authors: Jha Mukesh Kumar , Sarode Aditya Y. , Bodhale Neelam , Mukherjee Debasri , Pandey Surya Prakash , Srivastava Neetu , Rub Abdur , Silvestre Ricardo , Sarkar Arup , Saha Bhaskar
Published: April 2020

Leishmania major causes cutaneous leishmaniasis. An antileishmanial vaccine for humans is unavailable. In this study, we report development of two attenuated L. major strains—5ASKH-HP and LV39-HP—by continuous culture (high passage) of the corresponding virulent strains (low passage). Both avirulent strains showed similar changes in proteome profiles when analyzed by surface-enhanced laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry. Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and microarray characterization of 5ASKH strains revealed substantially altered gene and protein expression profiles, respectively. Both virulent and avirulent L. major strains grew comparably in culture, but the avirulent strain survived significantly less in BALB/c-derived peritoneal macrophages. Both attenuated strains failed to infect BALB/c mice and elicited IFN-γ, but not IL-4 and IL-10, responses. 5ASKH-HP parasites failed to induce significant infection even in severely immunocompromised- SCID or inducible NO synthase–, CD40-, or IL-12–deficient mice, indicating attenuation. The avirulent strain induced less IL-10, but higher IL-12, in macrophages. The avirulent strain failed to reduce CD40 relocation to the detergent-resistant membrane domain and to inhibit CD40-induced phosphorylation of the kinases Lyn and protein kinase C-β and MAPKs MKK-3/6 and p38MAPK or to upregulate MEK-1/2 and ERK-1/2 in BALB/c-derived peritoneal macrophages. The virulent and the avirulent strains reciprocally modulated CD40-induced Ras-mediated signaling through PI-3K and Raf-1. Avirulent 5ASKH-primed BALB/c mice were protected against virulent L. major challenge infection. The loss of virulence accompanied by substantially altered proteome profiles and the elicitation of host-protective immune responses indicate plausibly irreversible attenuation of the L. major strain and its potential use as a vaccine strain.
A Study on the Effects of Model Structure and Demand Allocation on Water Network Modeling
Authors: Kim Seonghan , Jung Kwansue , Yoon Sukmin , Park No-Suk
Published: April 2020

Objectives:In order to reduce the uncertainty of the pipe network modeling, the model structure was basically included all distribution pipes and several models were proposed according to the location of the water meters.Methods:For models verification, first, a steady state simulation of each model was made by constructing a model including all water supply pipes (All-meters Model), which are the bases of 3 simplified models, and considering the location of all water meters. The network analysis was performed by dividing into the steady state and the extended period simulation.Results and Discussion:From the results of models comparison, ‘All-meters Model’ and ‘All-connections Model’ were found to obtain more accurate results for constructing a water network model for simulation of water quality events in distribution network. When constructing an ‘All-meters Model’ in all networks, the model becomes complicated and data management does difficult. Therefore this study suggests a hybrid model construction.Conclusions:It would be reasonable to construct a detailed model (All-meters or All-connections Model) in looped network in which the water flow path can be changed according to the difference of water head, and a skeletonized model (Street-meters aggregation or Reduced-meters Model) for a branch network that does not have a significant impact on demand allocations.
Pollution Intensity Assessment of Sediments Obtained Near Ieodo Ocean Research Station Using Pollution Index for Heavy Metals
Authors: Lee Junho , Han Kyungsoo , Kim Dongmyung , Lee Taeyoon
Published: April 2020

Objectives:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the heavy metal contamination level by analyzing heavy metals in sediments near Ieodo ocean research station located in southwestern Jeju Island. Methods:Sixteen sediments samples were collected from Ieodo ocean research station, and two and three sediment samples were collected from the southwestern region and between Ieodo and Jeju Island. These samples were used for heavy metal content analysis according to the marine pollution process test method, and contamination level of sediments was calculated using the measured heavy metal concentration. Results and Discussion:All heavy metals except Ni were evaluated as non-contamination level, and Ni was found to have high pollution level. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency guideline, samples 6, 9, 15, and 22 were classified as severe contamination, and according to the geoaccumulation index, samples 15 and 22 were classified as slightly contaminated for Ni. When classified by the Enrichment factor value, Ni contamination was categorized as moderately severe enrichment for samples 15 and 22. Using the potential ecological risk factor value, the ecological risks of the heavy metals in all samples were classified as low risk. The mean PEL quotient value for all six heavy metals in samples was a maximum of 0.60, indicating a 21% probability of toxicity for heavy metals in all samples.Conclusions:It was confirmed that there was no contamination by Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Zn, but contamination by Ni was found to be a serious level. Compared with previous studies, the concentration of Ni in the Ieodo was found to be high, which may be due to the inflow of ocean research station or the Yangzu river runoff in China.
Eligibility to Use the Fund's Facilities for Concessional Financing, 2020
Authors:   International Monetary Fund
Published: April 2020

This paper concludes that the existing framework remains broadly appropriate, but proposes methodological refinements to improve the assessment of market access, clarifies how serious short-term vulnerabilities are assessed, and proposes a modest extension of the transition period before graduation decisions become effective.
Global sensitivity analysis of chemistry–climate model budgets of tropospheric ozone and OH: exploring model diversity
Authors: Wild Oliver , Voulgarakis Apostolos , O'Connor Fiona , Lamarque Jean-François , Ryan Edmund M. , Lee Lindsay
Published: April 2020

Abstract. Projections of future atmospheric composition change and its impacts on air
quality and climate depend heavily on chemistry–climate models that
allow us to investigate the effects of changing emissions and meteorology.
These models are imperfect as they rely on our understanding of the chemical,
physical and dynamical processes governing atmospheric composition, on the
approximations needed to represent these numerically, and on the limitations
of the observations required to constrain them. Model intercomparison studies
show substantial diversity in results that reflect underlying uncertainties,
but little progress has been made in explaining the causes of this or in
identifying the weaknesses in process understanding or representation that
could lead to improved models and to better scientific understanding. Global
sensitivity analysis provides a valuable method of identifying and quantifying
the main causes of diversity in current models. For the first time, we apply
Gaussian process emulation with three independent global chemistry-transport
models to quantify the sensitivity of ozone and hydroxyl radicals (OH) to
important climate-relevant variables, poorly characterised processes and
uncertain emissions. We show a clear sensitivity of tropospheric ozone to
atmospheric humidity and precursor emissions which is similar for the models,
but find large differences between models for methane lifetime, highlighting
substantial differences in the sensitivity of OH to primary and secondary
production. This approach allows us to identify key areas where model
improvements are required while providing valuable new insight into the
processes driving tropospheric composition change.
Being an Italian medical student during the Covid-19 outbreak
Authors: Biavardi Nicolo Giuseppe
Published: April 2020

Many students around the world have been wondering how their life will change since the very first outbreak of Covid-19. In my experience article I have tried to give a flavor of how has the academic world changed in quarantine. Difficulties and opportunities have been analyzed. Questions regarding the validity of e-learning have been posed. In an arduous period as the one we are experiencing, having an idea of what life could be in worst case scenario could be helpful.
Juan Gil de José Eustasio Rivera: la muerte del ideal
Authors: Cortes Juan Gabriel
Published: April 2020

Juan Gil (1911) de José Eustasio Rivera presenta en verso la desintegración de una familia tolimense en Bogotá, la agonía de la mentalidad aristocrático-rural y la condición de falsía que exige la naciente sociedad burguesa. El drama riveriano es una interpretación de la sociabilidad bogotana y del espíritu nacional de la primera década del siglo XX, esto es, la integración de Colombia al capitalismo, una expresión teatral de escepticismo y desgarramiento ante el quebranto de los valores tradicionales y la vida perdida en la “hacienda lejana”. Por ello, este estudio presenta la asimilación del “más crudo materialismo” de la familia, instalada en la capital, y el fin de la trascendencia en la muerte del “ideal” como la apuesta central de la dramaturgia riveriana.
Dicionários brasileiros de comunicação:
Authors: Persigo Patricia Milano , Scheid Daiane , Machado Jones , Portal Mariana Juliani
Published: April 2020

Este artigo aborda o tema da popularização da ciência, propondo-se a discuti-la na área da comunicação. Para tanto, mapeia a produção de dicionários brasileiros na área, visando conhecer a elaboração e formas de acesso a essas obras. Apresentamos uma revisão conceitual, distinguindo as expressões vulgarização científica, divulgação da ciência, alfabetização científica e, finalmente, popularização da ciência. Reflete também a respeito dos locais institucionalizados de discussão e compartilhamento do conhecimento científico em Comunicação, como as associações de pesquisadores. Neste sentido, promove um debate desses entendimentos à luz do mapeamento dos dicionários brasileiros em comunicação, indagando que tipo de contribuição promovem para a popularização da ciência. Verificamos que as obras mapeadas, instrumentos relevantes para o ensino acadêmico e a formação profissional, mostram-se pouco acessíveis, na maioria das vezes somente à venda. Esse cenário caracteriza-se muito mais pela divulgação desse conhecimento em detrimento da popularização da ciência, conforme explicam os autores consultados.
Potencialidades e limites do fact-checking no combate à desinformação
Authors: Santos Carlos Roberto Praxedes dos , Maurer Camila
Published: April 2020

A disseminação de informações falsas nos mais diversos níveis impõe desafios ao jornalismo profissional. O presente artigo discute potencialidades e limites dessa prática no combate à desinformação a partir de uma análise crítica da metodologia de checagem adotada pela Agência Lupa. Para isso, toma-se como base pesquisa bibliográfica acerca da contextualização histórica do fact-checking a partir de Graves (2016) e dos conceitos de verdade e objetividade propostos, respectivamente, por Tambosi (2007) e Sponholz (2009). Conclui-se que a prática apresenta potencialidades por corrigir informações enganosas e pela proposta de transparência em relação aos métodos utilizados, mas também encontra limites relacionados às dificuldades inerentes à complexidade da tarefa que se propõe a assumir.
O Dream Team do Passinho
Authors: Menezes Darciele Marques , Silva Sandra Rubia
Published: April 2020

Com a facilidade de propagação de conteúdos através das redes sociais digitais, muitas produções populares são lançadas diariamente por meio de páginas e canais específicos. Esses ao despertar o olhar das instâncias midiáticas e mercadológicas são apropriados e, ao mesmo tempo, lhes são atribuídos outras intenções ou sentidos.  Desse modo, o presente artigo visa identificar se há uma interferência significativa das intenções mercadológicas e midiáticas nos canais mantidos no YouTube pelo Dream Team do Passinho? Para isso, utilizou-se da observação encoberta não participante, ou seja, não há por parte do pesquisador qualquer ação de proximidade, juntamente com o mapeamento de dois canais mantidos pelo Dream Team do Passinho no YouTube. A partir dessa estrutura, chegou-se a números expressivos que diferenciam um canal do outro, apontando para uma interferência significativa na intensidade da visibilidade adquirida pelo grupo no momento em que são entremeadas intenções mercadológicas e midiáticas. As quais são responsáveis por ampliar a dinâmica de estabelecimento de relações sociais e midiáticas, atribuindo ao grupo sentidos antes não existentes como, por exemplo, a celebrização.
La escritura de Dios: A propósito del Reverendo George Reinke Heath, autor del ‘Glosario miskito con comentarios etnográficos’
Authors: Salamanca Danilo
Published: April 2020

El trabajo que estamos presentando a continuación traducido al español fue publicado originalmente en inglés como un artículo del volumen 16 de la revista académica International Journal of American Linguistics en el año de 1950.
Efectividad de la aplicación de caldos minerales y biofertilizantes para el control de la enfermedad del Damping off (mal del talluelo, tizón foliar y bacteriosis) en Pinus caribaea
Authors: Vivas Cárdenas Gabriel Felicito , Flores-Pacheco Juan Asdrúbal
Published: April 2020

El complejo de enfermedades hongos y bacterias conocido como Damping off causante de la enfermedad denominada mal del talluelo, Tizón Foliar y/o Bacteriosis, es actualmente el principal problema fitosanitario del género Pinus en el sector forestal nicaragüense. Su presencia en viveros y en masas forestales impide el aprovechamiento de especies tan productivas como Pinus caribaea. Se ignora el efecto de la utilización de tratamientos preventivos y/o curativos a base de biofertilizantes líquidos y caldos minerales. En esta investigación experimental se utilizan cinco tratamientos y el registro de variables fitosanitarias y fenológicas a fin de conocer la acción de control y la afectación al desarrollo de la planta. Se aplico la prueba de Análisis de varianza (ANOVA) para analizar los datos con un 95% de confiabilidad estadística. La aplicación Caldo Sulfacalcio (T1) y Biofertilizante (T2), y las combinaciones de estos (T3) caldos se pudieron prevenir la propagación de los patógenos causantes del mal del talluelo o Damping off, Tizón Foliar y Bacteriosis post germinación a las demás plantas teniendo como resultado (P-valor>0.05). Los caldos minerales y biofertilizantes y sus mezclas ensayadas en esta investigación, reducen la incidencia del mal del talluelo (Damping off) en Pino Caribe (Pinus caribaea), en condiciones post-emergerte de plántulas. Presentando una mayor efectividad la aplicación de la mezcla de calcio sulfacalcio y biofertilizantes (T3). A fin de poder corroborar estos datos se debe repetir esta investigación y mejorar incluyendo otras especies forestales tantos de coníferas como de hojas anchas.
Short-Duration Characterization of Source Emissions for Use in Predictive Software Models to Assess Worker Exposure: A Note of Caution
Authors: McManus Thomas Neil , Haddad Assed N.
Published: April 2020

This article reports on use of advanced Near-Field—Far-Field software for assessing short- versus long-duration data obtained minute-by-minute at two distances from a small source of an evaporating solvent located in an isolated subsurface structure (a type of confined space) accessed through a manhole containing one or two opening(s). The software uses this data to predict worker exposure to airborne chemical substances. Initial flash-off of volatile components was readily visible in graphs prepared from some tests and especially so in initial output from the calibration utility contained in the modelling software. The calibration utility orients the mathematics of the software to measured data. The calibration utility indicated constant magnitude from longer-duration emissions consistent with constant composition. Source characterization of emissions from solvents containing multiple ingredients and constant initial mass deserves careful consideration because initial emissions may not represent overall behavior. This situation indicates the potential to bias predictions of worker and other types of exposure utilizing the same mathematics. This is especially the case during source characterization using measurements of short duration. This study advocates for further investigation to develop guidelines for source characterization during use of modelling software that minimize the potential for error in exposure assessment.
ANALYSIS OF THE MECHANISM OF LUBRICATION
OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
Authors: RYNIEWICZ Anna M. , RYNIEWICZ Andrzej
Published: April 2020

The aim of the work is to identify the lubrication conditions of the correct temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
based on spatial modeling of joint structures, load simulations, reduced stresses, and resultant deformations
in correlation with rheological parameters of synovial fluid. The material used in this study is the results of
normal joint imaging performed using a standardized technique under occlusal conditions. Modeling and
the simulation of contact, after the introduction of strength parameters of hard tissues, fibrous cartilage, and
synovial fluid and the imposition of boundary conditions was carried out in the following program: Femap NE
Nastran. Spatial simulation of contact between joint structures, virtual loading, and the visualization of what
happens in the joint allows one to identify these structures in terms of tribology and strength. The transfer
of loads in TMJ results from the geometric form of the supporting bone structures and joint surfaces, the
distribution of the cartilage tissue building these surfaces, the geometry of the disc, and rheological parameters
of the joint synovial fluid. In normal and loaded TMJ, differential displacement occurs in the joint cavity
and cartilage structures, which stimulates the lubrication mechanism and optimize the use of synovial fluid
properties. The joints are characterized by the absorption of maximum stresses reduced by bone structures.
Load compensation and suspension is achieved by cartilage covering the joint surfaces and, to a large extent,
by the joint disc and elastic-viscous response of a synovial fluid.
Eryptosis in polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia*
Authors: Kopka Paweł , Bliźniewska Katarzyna , Sicińska Paulina , Duchnowicz Piotr , Bukowska Bożena , Treliński Jacek , Chojnowski Krzysztof
Published: April 2020

Aim: Polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) are Philadelphia–negative myeloproliferative neoplasms with documented apoptosis impairment at the level of hematopoietic stem cell. However, so far no study has evaluated apoptosis of circulating blood neoplastic cells, including the suicidal death of erythrocytes – eryptosis.
Material/Methods: Erythrocytes from 61 patients (24 PV and 37 ET) naïve to and treated with hydroxyurea (HU) and 13 healthy individuals were analysed using flow cytometry to quantify phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization from Annexin-V-binding, calpain activity from 7-amino-4-chloromethylcoumarin (CMAC)-fluorescence, cell volume from forward scattered light (FSC) and cell shape from side scattered light (SSC).
Results: Significantly increased levels of calpain activity and PS exposure were observed in both ET and PV naïve patients, indicating enhanced eryptosis. Among HU-treated patients, a significant increase in calpain activity in the ET group and a decrease in the PV group were observed compared to patients without cytoreductive therapy. Among PV patients, FSC was substantially higher in the HU-treated group than in the naïve group, whereas no significant differences were found between HU-treated and HU-naïve groups of ET patients.
Conclusions: The enhanced eryptosis in ET and PV patients may be a form of systemic compensation of the pathological bone marrow overproduction of erythrocytes. HU, the basic cytoreductive drug used in ET and PV, may affect eryptosis in PV and ET in different ways depending on disease. The JAK2V617F mutation was not observed to have any effect on eryptosis in ET.
Does the use of chlorhexidine gel reduce the frequency of surgical site infections?
Authors: Kolasiński Wojciech , Pomorski Lech
Published: April 2020

Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSI) involve 2-11% of all surgical procedures.
Paper assumption: The use of 6% gel with chlorhexidine as an element of preoperative skin preparation of the operated area reduces the number of surgical site infections.

The aim of the study was to assess the impact of body mass index (BMI), neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), total protein, glucose, length of hospitalization before surgery, duration of surgery, length of drainage maintenance, transfusion of red blood concentrate on the number of SSI.

Materials and methods. 248 patients were subjected to prospective analysis. Patients were operated in The General Surgery and Urology Department in Provincial Specialist Hospital in Zgierz. Patients were divided into three groups depending on the microbiological degree of cleanliness of the postoperative wound: Group I - clean wounds, Group II - clean - contaminated wounds, Group III - contaminated wounds, which also included emergency surgery procedures. In each group two subgroups were separated depending on the method of preoperative preparation of the surgical field: A- gel without CHG, B-6% gel with CHG.
Results. Surgical site infections were found in 22 patients (8.9%). The respective frequencies for grups I, II, III are: 3.0% vs 12.9% vs 12.7%. An increase in NLR by one unit resulted in a higher incidence of surgical site infections by 11%. A transfusion of RBC to the patient resulted in a 3.5-fold increase in the frequency of surgical site infections. Extending the drain maintenance time by one day increases the SSI frequency by 41%. Lowering the total protein concentration by at least 1 g / dl below normal increases the risk of surgical site infections almost three times.

Conclusions. The use of a 6% gel preparation with chlorhexidine as an element of preoperative preparation of the surgical field reduces the risk of surgical site infections, especially in clean-contaminated and contaminated wounds.
Illicit Genres: The Case of Threatening Communications
Authors: Bojsen-Møller Marie , Auken Sune , Devitt Amy J. , Christensen Tanya Karoli
Published: April 2020

This study takes a novel approach to the study of threatening communications by arguing that they can be characterized as a genre – a genre that generally carries strong connotations of intimidation, fear, aggression, power, and coercion. We combine the theoretical framework of Rhetorical Genre Studies (RGS) with results from theoretical and empirical analyses of threats to arrive at a more comprehensive perspective of threats. Since threats do not form part of any regular curriculum of genres, we designed a survey to test how recognizable they are. While scholars on threats describe threatening communications as remarkably varied in form and contextual features, the majority of our respondents categorized test items as threats without prompts of any kind, indicating that threats are a recognizable genre. We propose that threatening communications belong to a wider category of illicit genres: i.e. genres that generally disrupt and upset society and commonly affect their targets negatively. The uptakes of illicit genres are very different from those of other genres, as the users of the genres often actively avoid naming them, making uptake communities significant shapers of illicit genres. The present study contributes to research on threatening communications, since genre theory sheds light on important situational factors affecting the interpretation of a text as a threat – this is a particularly contentious question when it comes to threats that are indirectly phrased. The study also contributes to genre theory by pointing to new territory for genre scholars to examine, namely illicit genres. Studies of illicit genres also have wider, societal benefits as they shed light on different kinds of problematic rhetorical behavior that are generally considered destructive or even dangerous.
A Case of COVID-19 Pneumonia in a Young Male with Full Body Rash as a Presenting Symptom
Authors: Hunt Madison , Koziatek Christian
Published: April 2020

Background: In December 2019 the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, was identified in Wuhan, China. In the ensuing months, the COVID-19 pandemic has spread globally and case load is exponentially increasing across the United States. Emergency departments have adopted screening and triage procedures to identify potential cases and isolate them during evaluation.

Case Presentation: We describe a case of COVID-19 pneumonia requiring hospitalization that presented with fever and extensive rash as the primary presenting symptoms. Rash has only been rarely reported in COVID-19 patients, and has not been previously described.
A adoção de estratégias cooperativas por micro e pequenas empresas de consultoria como ferramenta de vantagem competitiva
Authors: Sanches Ji Yoon Lee , Zilber Moisés Ari
Published: April 2020

This paper aims to analyze the adoption of cooperative strategies by micro and small  consulting firms as a competitive advantage tool.Although the literature usually relates the examples of cooperation strategies to cases of large companies, the practice has been usual among small organizations. Increased competition and the need to survive in a competitive environment have been identified as the main causes of cooperation between small companies, who see in cooperative strategies possibilities to add value to their services (BORTOLASO; VERSCHOORE; ANTUNES, 2012; DOZ; HAMEL 1998; CHILD; FAULKNER, TALLMAN, 2005). Through a qualitative, descriptive and interpretative study it aims to relate the motivation in adopting such cooperative strategies to various economic and management lenses that provide theoretical support to the subject. The results showed that cooperative strategies practiced by micro and small consulting firms have enabled competitive advantage over companies that do not adopt them, mitigating the competitive vulnerability and adding more value to their activities.
Dressing in white, a true brazilian tradition: social influence, values, and symbolic consumption
Authors: Melo Francisco Vicente Sales , Farias Salomão Alencar de , Barbosa Ohana Trajano
Published: April 2020

This article seeks to understand how the individual interpretation of the social influence of groups and personal values relate to the symbolic consumption of white clothes in the festivities of New Year’s Eve, a true Brazilian tradition. For that, we used a descriptive research design with personal interviews and survey, using thematic analysis and logistic regression. The results indicated that if it is necessary to be part of a group, people who value warm relations with others, fun and enjoyment, and who can modify their social self-presentation, are more likely to wear white clothes in this time of the year. Also, as for personal values, it was verified that if the use of white clothes favors the warm relations with others, fun, and enjoyment, there will be a high probability that one will wear white in the turn of the year. Our contribution relies on studying a typical Brazilian tradition that has an impact on apparel retailing sales and needs a better academic understanding. In terms of management, there is a clear indication of the social consumption of the clothes, and of group influence, which can be used in communications arguments from retailers to consumers.
Preferência de consumo no uso do sistema Ford SYNC: um estudo netnográfico
Authors: Barreto Iury Assis , Filho Emilío José Montero Arruda
Published: April 2020

The decision to purchase a car is strongly symbolic and related to unique marketing approaches. Therefore, it is important to understand this phenomenon, particularly from the perspective of technological innovation. This article presents an analysis of the consumer’s preference in the segment of automobiles, emphasizing the preferences regarding the technological convergence with new multimedia systems, such as Ford SYNC. The study is based on a netnographic research that aims to understand how the variables hedonism, utilitarianism, social value, and self-extension influence the intention of buying a car, emphasizing the offer of embedded new multimedia systems, using the case of the Ford Motor Company’s SYNC system. The analysis revealed three categories, with implicit subcategories. The results demonstrate that the values discussed in theory directly influence the context and are preponderant in the consumers’ decision-making. This article contributes to the automobile industry by offering essential inputs regarding consumer preference, leading to reflections in the area of marketing to better understand future consumers’ demands.
Felicidade e bem-estar e trabalho: um encontro possível na perspectiva gerencial?
Authors: Gomes Maria Helena Scalabrin Cardoso , Barcaui André Baptista , Limongi-França Ana Cristina , Bresciani Luis Paulo , Correa Sueli
Published: April 2020

This article starts from the examination of the historical conceptions of work and its meaning in the life of organization managers. As the interest in work, well-being and happiness increase, also increase in the same proportion the need to elaborate an appropriate taxonomy of these concepts, starting from its meaning and characteristics attributed to the work. These scores help to determine how work juxtaposes the happiness and well-being constructs. A taxonomy and its indicators help determine how juxtaposes the happiness and well being constructs. Subsidizing the theoretical studies, a field research was done with 249 executive managers of the Rio-São Paulo axis. The statistical treatment adopted was an exploratory factorial analysis. The research finds revealed that the pace of activity imposed on managers is closed to the original meaning of the term, suffering. It is assessed - not generalizable -      that happiness, well-being and quality of life at work, are not isolated constructs, but are aligned with the aspirations of the executives, understanding that, in order to have life outside of work, there must be life in it.
Segmentação de mercado e dimensões do store equity: um estudo no varejo da construção civil
Authors: Florêncio Juliana Cristina Fornabaio , Spers Eduardo Eugênio , Silva Hermes Moretti Ribeiro da , Pizzinatto Nadia Kassouf
Published: April 2020

This study has its bases on the concept of store equity developed by Hartman and Spiro (2005) and in the empirical model of Teixeira, Oliveira and Pires (2006), which identifies four dimensions: loyalty, memory, quality and image. The objective was to apply and test the dimensions of the model in four distinct retail brands of the building and construction segment of São Paulo, compare their store equity and segment the consumers. In each store (160 total), forty interviews were conducted. By exploratory factor analysis, it was possible to observe five dimensions related to the store equity construct:  loyalty, store image, customer satisfaction, and customer care and service conformity. Through cluster analysis, respondents were classified into three different groups of consumers according to the five dimensions identified and received the categories of Unprepared, Demanding and Accustomed. Theoretical and managerial implications reinforce the possibility of applying the store equity as a customer segmentation variable in the construction retail segment.
Estudos organizacionais e complexidade: Stacey e Morin
Authors: Boeira Sérgio Luis , Inácio Ana Elise Cardoso , Stürmer Jorge Altair Pinto
Published: April 2020

This theoretical essay aims to identify some approaches to the complexity of comparing contributions of internationally renowned authors as a reference in organizational studies, such as Stacey and Morin. In the literature that deals with the theme of complexity, many similar concepts are observed; several contributions of authors, some trained in natural sciences, others in the human sciences and philosophy. It is a theme that is recognized both inter and transdisciplinary, and it has been gaining pulse since the 1980's. The conclusion is that Stacey and Morin have significantly contributed to the understanding of the organizational process and the differences between their approaches can be understood by comparing their life experiences and academic training. Furthermore, it is evident that overtime Stacey supports the critical and broad approach advocated by Morin complexity. On the one hand, while Stacey remains in the social sciences, Morin articulates social sciences as well as biophysics and philosophy. Regarding existing disputes in the field of complexity studies, this comparison indicates an improvement from the perspective of complexity intelligence (Latin culture) over the angle of complex adaptive systems (Anglo - Saxon culture).
Avaliação relativa de desempenho na compensação pecuniária de executivos: evidências empíricas no Brasil
Authors: Anjos Luiz Carlos Marques dos , Neto Adhemar Ranciaro , Paulo Edilson , Monte Paulo Aguiar do
Published: April 2020

The objective of this study was to analyze the implicit use of relative performance evaluation in BMFBovespa listed companies as a way to measure the remuneration of its executives. To define the sample, we sought to identify companies that disclosed information about the compensation of their executives between 2009 and 2012, totaling the sample size in 67 companies, totaling 112 observations. They were then categorized in order to capture risk sharing as predicted by the theory of relative performance evaluation. The results of this research indicate a strong asymmetry in the distribution of the compensation, mainly due to the long-term compensation, which caused the occurrence of outliers. As a result of this situation, and following studies already developed, it was decided to test the model through quantile regression. Even with the use of the median regression it was not possible to identify statistically significant evidences of the occurrence of relative performance evaluation, therefore, there is no evidence that the variation of the result of the sector reduces the impacts that the results obtained by the organizations exercise on the executive remuneration.
Influência de Características do Conselho de Administração no Desempenho de Empresas com Board Interlocking
Authors: Gomes Tayse , Beuren Ilse Maria , Vicente Ernesto Fernando Rodrigues
Published: April 2020

A question about the Board of Directors that has been the subject of research is a situation in which two or more companies share one or more administrators, a phenomenon known in the literature as Board Interlocking. In considering this event, the study aims to verify the influence of characteristics of the Board of Directors without the performance of the BMFBovespa Novo Mercado companies practicing Board Interlocking. From econometric tests, the impact of the characteristics of these members on the value and corporate performance was evaluated. Of the 128 companies listed in the segment, 111 were found indirectly linked by the phenomenon, which represents 87% of the population surveyed, from which the 410 observations on the data of the characteristics of the members were collected. Data analysis was performed with the application of descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney test, correlation and multiple linear regression – Ordinary Least Squares (OLS). The results showed that at the level of 1% for ROA, and of 5% for Tobin's Q and Market-to-value, performance averages are different for companies that have members of the Board of Directors with ages above and below the average. It was also observed that the Total Assets control variable exerted a significant positive influence on the three independent variables, and that the independent variables analyzed explain 36% of the variations in the performance indicator Q Tobin. Thus, it is concluded that the investigated characteristics of the Board of Directors influenced the performance of these companies.
Indícios da relação entre embelezamento físico e trabalho imaterial na indústria e na mídia
Authors: De Deus Estefani Sandmann , Grisci Carmem Ligia Iochins
Published: April 2020

With the overall objective of questioning whether there is evidence pointing to physical beautification as a positive factor for immaterial labor, the present paper sought specifically to gather evidence from: a) the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (ABCP); b) the Brazilian Association of personal hygiene, perfume and cosmetics industry (ABIHPEC); c) the Brazilian institute of geography and statistics (IBGE); d) the Commercial Board of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (JUCERGS); e) headlines of nationwide circulation magazines. Evidence was found pointing to a relationship between production and consumption of beauty products with a view to self-profitability within the scope of immaterial labor. From the results of the study, it can be said that the previously mentioned evidence strengthens physical attractiveness as a positive factor for immaterial labor.With the overall objective of questioning whether there is evidence pointing to physical beautification as a positive factor for immaterial labor, the present paper sought specifically to gather evidence from: a) the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (ABCP); b) the Brazilian Association of personal hygiene, perfume and cosmetics industry (ABIHPEC); c) the Brazilian institute of geography and statistics (IBGE); d) the Commercial Board of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (JUCERGS); e) headlines of nationwide circulation magazines. Evidence was found pointing to a relationship between production and consumption of beauty products with a view to self-profitability within the scope of immaterial labor. From the results of the study, it can be said that the previously mentioned evidence strengthens physical attractiveness as a positive factor for immaterial labor.
Shadow IT e colaboração mediada pela tecnologia: desenvolvimento de um framework à luz da teoria da presença social
Authors: Mallmann Gabriela Labres , Maçada Antonio Carlos Gastaud
Published: April 2020

The use of unauthorized technologies in the workplace, called shadow IT (SIT), is increasing within organizations. Previous research identified that Shadow technologies are often collaborative systems used by employees to communicate and share content with colleagues, clients, or external partners. Therefore, we aim to develop a framework for the influence of shadow IT usage on computer-mediated collaboration based on Social Presence Theory. We conducted a literature review that resulted in a framework and the development of research propositions. The literature suggests that there is a positive influence of shadow IT usage on employee collaboration and communications. This paper presents theoretical and practical contributions. Analyzing shadow IT and collaboration through a theoretical lens makes progress on the discussion about the consequences of these unauthorized technologies for individuals and organizations. It is important for organizations to comprehend these impacts, such as on collaboration, which, in turn, can facilitate improvements in employee productivity.
Inovação e sustentabilidade ambiental e social: um estudo comparativo entre empresas do Brasil e da Europa
Authors: Santos José Glauber Cavalcante dos , Vasconcelos Alessandra Carvalho de , De Luca Márcia Martins Mendes , Cunha Jacqueline Veneroso Alves da
Published: April 2020

In this descriptive and qualitative study, we evaluated innovation and socio-environmental sustainability as strategic organizational profiles in 78 Brazilian and European public firms traded on BMFBovespa or NYSE Euronext between 2010 and 2013 and listed in at least one of the following indices: the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE), the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2) and the Low Carbon 100 Europe index®. Information was retrieved from financial reports, explanatory notes and sustainability reports. Innovation was proxied by intangible innovation assets, patents and RD. Sustainability was evaluated based on the disclosure of GRI indicators. The two strategies were found to be strongly incorporated in European firms (i.e., in developed economies). A growing demand for innovation and sustainability was observed in both settings, indicating an indirect relationship between the two strategic profiles. Our results suggest that country-level economic and institutional factors play an important role in the definition of innovation and socio-environmental sustainability as strategic organizational profiles.
O impacto da diversidade sobre a inovação dos países
Authors: Beckhauser Sheila Patrícia Ramos , Gomes Giancarlo
Published: April 2020

The objective of the study was to identify the factors of diversity that influence innovation in countries. For that, a quantitative methodology was adopted regarding the approach, being descriptive regarding the objectives. The multivariate statistical technique used for data analysis was multiple linear regression. The sample was composed of 127 countries from secondary data, extracted from the indexes: World Economic Forum and Social Progress Imperative. The results showed that among the eleven variables of the diversity used in the study analysis, six variables had an impact on the innovation of the countries, which are: women's study years, education inequality, homosexual tolerance, freedom over life decisions, religious tolerance and discrimination and violence against minorities. Although it is not yet possible to generalize conclusions from the results found, being that a limitation of the present study, it has also showed that there are indeed implications between innovation and aspects of diversity.