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Evolução Histórico-Geográfica Da Ocupação Desordenada E Movimentos De Massa No Município De Petrópolis, Nas Últimas Décadas
Authors: Guerra Antonio José Teixeira , Gonçalves Luiz Fernando Hansen , Lopes Patrícia Batista Melo 
Published: January 2016

Esse artigo aborda a ocorrência de movimentos de massa no município de Petrópolis, levando em conta o seu crescimento
urbano, em conjunto com as características físicas. Alem disso, foi também pesquisado como a escala temporal, com o objetivo
de compreender como a urbanização desorganizada tem causado diferentes tipos de movimentos de massa, que tem levado a
mortes, bem como diferentes tipos de prejuízos, na cidade de Petrópolis. Ao mesmo tempo, esses tipos de degradação de terras
causam prejuízos e tornam as encostas com maiores riscos para a ocupação humana.
Identificação de Unidades de Paisagem e sua Implicação para o Ecoturismo no Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, Rio De Janeiro.
Authors: Oliveira Sandro Nunes de , Carvalho Júnior Osmar Abílio de , Martins Éder de Souza , Silva Telma Mendes da , Gomes Roberto Arnaldo Trancoso , Guimarães Renato Fontes 
Published: January 2016

A análise da heterogeneidade da paisagem é fundamental para o planejamento do ecoturismo porque estima uma relação ótima entre a conservação e as alternativas turísticas. A metodologia de paisagem possibilita descrever não só a beleza cênica, porém também o grau de estabilidade do sistema ecológico. A pesquisa da paisagem para o ecoturismo integra os diferentes componentes naturais (relevo, condições climáticas, solo, cobertura da vegetação, etc.) e avalia suas inter-relações com as características do destino turístico. A geomorfologia é sempre considerada um dos fatores mais importantes que controla a heterogeneidade espacial em áreas com alta variação topográfica. Nesse caso, os parâmetros do relevo indicam a distribuição da temperatura e da umidade, exposição à direção de vento, vegetação, habitat entre outros. A área de estudo é o Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, um dos mais visitados no Brasil, com um vasto número de opções para visitantes de ecoturismo, tais como diversidade ecológica, significado histórico e oportunidades de recreação. O presente artigo objetiva definir unidades de paisagens do parque nacional da Serra dos Órgãos a partir de sensoriamento remoto e atributos de terreno. Além disso, o artigo analisa a distribuição das atrações turísticas em relação às unidades de paisagem. Assim o procedimento de análise considera os tipos de paisagem, estruturas espaciais e limitações. A metodologia pode ser dividida nos seguintes passos: (a) processamento digital das imagens de atributos de terreno a partir do modelo digital de terreno, (b) interpretação de imagens de sensoriamento remoto, e (c) delimitação e análise das atrações de ecoturismo. A integração dos dados possibilitou identificar unidades em dois diferentes níveis hierárquicos de escala. Na escala de geossistema, sete classes foram identificadas apresentando diferentes dinâmicas e vulnerabilidades ambientais. O método da análise de paisagem para o ecoturismo permitiu uma perspectiva holística como também uma avaliação do potencial de recreação.
Utilização dos Produtos da “SHUTTLERADARTOPOGRAPHYMISSION” (SRTM) no Mapeamento Geomorfológico do Estado de Goiás
Authors: Carvalho Thiago Morato de , Bayer Maximiliano 
Published: January 2016

Esta nota objetiva apresentar a metodologia baseada no uso dos produtos da SRTM, como ferramenta essencial para a elaboração do recente mapa geomorfológico do Estado de Goiás e Distrito Federal (publicado em 2005). Os produtos da SRTM foram gerados pelo sensor SIR-C/X-SAR ( Spaceborn Imaging Radar C-band/X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar), instalado a bordo do ônibus espacial Endeavour, no ano de 2000, cujo objetivo foi mapear toda a topografia terrestre até o paralelo de 80º. N e S. Os resultados mostraram que a imagens SRTM são adequadas para fins de mapeamentos geomorfológicos em pequenase médias escalas, como o do estado de Goiás.
Alterações Geomorfológicas Derivadas Da Intervenção De Atividades Antrópicas: análise temporal na Bacia do Arroio Santa Bárbara – Pelotas (RS).
Authors: Simon Adriano Luís Heck , Cunha Cenira Maria Lupinacci 
Published: January 2016

A análise temporal das alterações nas formas do relevo, tendo como base informações espaciais oriundas da cartografia geomorfológica, possibilita a compreensão da gênese dos distúrbios na morfodinâmica e dos impactos ambientais. Assim, este artigo foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de analisar as principais alterações geomorfológicas desencadeadas na bacia do Arroio Santa Bárbara, localizada no município de Pelotas – RS, durante 41 anos (1965 – 2006). Para avaliar as alterações ocorridas sobre a morfologia, foram elaborados mapas geomorfológicos da área em estudo, referentes aos anos de 1965 e 1995, a partir da interpretação de fotografias aéreas. O cenário de 2006 foi constituído por meio de representações cartográficas, esquematizadas a partir da obtenção de imagens orbitais do software Google Earth TM. A integralização deste mapeamento ocorreu por meio de trabalhos de campo, onde foram constatadas as transformações da morfologia e as feições geomorfológicas artificiais. As atividades antrópicas efetivaram a imposição de mecanismos de controle que alteraram as formas e a estrutura do sistema, agindo, conseqüentemente, sobre os fluxos de matéria e energia. Tais alterações vinculam-se à expansão urbana, ao desenvolvimento das atividades agrícolas e às ações antrópicas pontuais como a mineração e a interceptação dos cursos de água para a construção de reservatórios.
The evolution of the Triassic-Jurassic Maliac oceanic lithosphere: insights from the supra-ophiolitic series of Othris (continental Greece)
Authors: Ferrière Jacky , Chanier Frank , Baumgartner Peter O. , Dumitrica Paulian , Caridroit Martial , Bout-Roumazeilles Viviane , Graveleau Fabien , Danelian Taniel , Ventalon Sandra 
Published: January 2016

AbstractMajor ophiolitic thrust sheets are widespread within the internal Hellenides, particularly in the Pelagonian domain (Greece and Albania). The ophiolitic sheets are notably well exposed in western Othris mountains of continental Greece. In that area, the structural stacking of oceanic nappes obducted in the Jurassic is particularly well constrained. New sedimentological and structural data from recently studied outcrops, together with new micro-paleontological data, allow to reconsider the architecture of the ophiolitic nappes and their evolution in the Othris mountains. Our new data set includes notably the description of a Mid-Late Jurassic sedimentary succession, from basal litharenites and radiolarites to syn-obduction mélange, on top of the uppermost Mega Isoma ophiolitic Unit. These results are crucial in the perspective of constraining the Jurassic contractional evolution of the Maliac Ocean from the beginning of the subduction and intra-oceanic obduction to the final obduction on the Pelagonian continental crust. Another major result concerns the dating of primary conformable series of Middle and Late Triassic age on top of the pillow-lavas of the Fourka unit. Since this lava unit, with MORB affinities, is one of the syn-obduction Jurassic nappes, we propose that this very large Fourka nappe represents the major reference unit of the initial (Triassic) Maliac oceanic crust.
The Capital Market Consequences of Language Barriers in the Conference Calls of Non-U.S. Firms
Authors: Brochet François , Naranjo Patricia , Yu Gwen 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
We examine how language barriers affect the capital market reaction to information disclosures. Using transcripts from non-U.S. firms' English-language conference calls, we find that the calls of firms in countries with greater language barriers are more likely to contain non-plain English and erroneous expressions. For non-U.S. firms that hire an English-speaking manager, we find less use of non-plain English and fewer erroneous expressions. Calls with a greater use of non-plain English and more erroneous expressions show lower intraday price movement and trading volume. The capital market responses to non-plain English and erroneous expressions are more negative when the firm is located in a non-English-speaking country and has more English-speaking analysts participating in the call. Our results highlight that, when disclosure happens verbally, language barriers between speakers and listeners affect its transparency, which, in turn, impacts the market's reaction.
External Auditors and Corporate Corruption: Implications for External Audit Regulators
Authors: Kassem Rasha , Higson Andrew W. 
Published: January 2016

SUMMARY
The purpose of the current study is to examine the responsibility of external auditors in relation to corporate corruption and to highlight the implications of this for external audit regulators. The current study is based on a critical review of prior academic literature as well as a thorough examination of both the International and American Auditing Standards relating to fraud and illegal acts. External auditors have a responsibility for assessing corruption risks but their role was not clearly defined by external audit regulators. The current study was the first to clarify the responsibility of external auditors with regards to corporate corruption, and to shed light on current limitations in the audit standards related to this area. The current study also offers recommendations to audit regulators, external auditors, audit firms, and researchers on such controversial area.
Inhibitors and Enablers of GAS Usage: Testing the Dual Factor Theory
Authors: Henderson David L. , Bradford Marianne , Kotb Amr 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Prior research has extensively studied information technology (IT) usage by applying well-established theories. While this research stream has yielded rich insights into the enablers of IT usage, less attention has been paid to inhibitors of IT usage. The purpose of this study is to investigate the enablers and inhibitors of generalized audit software (GAS) usage. Our research model, based on the dual factor theory, postulates that inhibitors such as system problems and perceived threat, in addition to enablers such as perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, affect GAS usage. Based on a sample of 285 internal and external auditors, our results suggest that, after controlling for mandatory GAS usage, perceived threat negatively influences usage and perceived usefulness, whereas the system problems construct negatively influences perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Furthermore, our findings indicate that the effect of system problems is fully mediated by perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, whereas the effect of perceived threat is partially mediated by perceived usefulness. Finally, our results indicate that the effect of perceived threat on GAS usage is stronger for internal auditors than external auditors, suggesting that the effect of inhibitors can vary by position. Overall, our results make important contributions to practice, as well as to research on GAS usage and the dual factor theory.
A Portable Factory: Experiential Learning of Manufacturing Concepts
Authors: Dunn Cheryl L. 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Decision makers in every business discipline need to understand the manufacturing process. Because most business students lack manufacturing experience, use of a portable classroom factory provides a visible representation that enhances their learning of concepts that are otherwise abstract. When learning REA (Resources-Events-Agents) accounting systems, manufacturing constructs such as machine operation, labor operation, and labor type are often difficult for students to differentiate. This paper describes a classroom exercise in which the classroom is turned into a temporary factory to produce laminated bookmarks and in the process make concrete those abstract concepts. The contribution to accounting information systems education is a rich classroom experience that can be used to enhance student understanding of the manufacturing process for REA accounting systems. Also included are discussions of potential applications for cost/managerial accounting and to a lesser extent for operations management or human resources management. This classroom experience contributes to accounting and business education overall, as it facilitates understanding of multi-disciplinary manufacturing concepts.
Stereotypes in Czech phraseology. Nations and ethnic groups
Authors: Gutiérrez Rubio Enrique 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The starting point for this study is that (the majority of) conventional figurative units (CFUs) are conceptual in nature and that they somehow record and preserve the knowledge and even worldview of diverse cultures. The aim of this paper is to take a first step towards answering the question whether it is true not only that phraseology preserves the way a given culture understands the world (or understood it in the past), but if it works the other way round, i.e. if people using/knowing CFUs involving stereotypes - in this case, Czech idioms and collocations regarding nations and ethnic groups - tend to extend these stereotypes and attitudes beyond the linguistic sphere. For this purpose a survey questionnaire was created, by means of which the stereotypes underlying a varied sample of 13 Czech CFUs were related to the prejudices of the respondents
Representations of Ebola and its victims in liberal American newspapers
Authors: Trčková Dita 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Combining critical discourse analysis and the cognitive theory of metaphor, the study analyses hard news on Ebola from two American newspapers of a liberal political orientation, The New York Times and The New York Daily News, to investigate metaphoric representations of the disease and portrayals of its victims. It is revealed that both newspapers heavily rely on a single conceptual metaphor of EBOLA AS WAR, with only two alternative metaphors of EBOLA AS AN ANIMATE/HUMAN BEING and EBOLA AS A NATURAL CATASTROPHE employed. All three metaphoric themes assign the role of a culprit solely to the virus, which stands in contrast to non-metaphoric discursive allocations of blame for the situation in Africa, assigning responsibility mainly to man-made factors. African victims tend to be impersonalized and portrayed as voiceless and agentless, rarely occupying the role of a “fighter” in the military metaphoric representation of the disease, which runs counter to the findings of recent studies detecting a change towards a more positive image of Africa in the media. Both newspapers fail to represent infected ordinary Africans as sovereign agents, hindering readers from reflexively identifying with them.
National Study on the Physical Activity Level as a Means of Preserving Health
Authors: Gaiţă Dan , Oraviţan Mihaela , Avram Claudiu 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Among the factors acting as a burden to health, physical inactivity ranks fourth as a risk factor for all-cause mortality and sixth among the risk factor for loss of disability in adjusted life years. Unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are key risk factors for the major noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. It were investigated a sample of 1106 Romanian subjects, aged 18 and over. 53% of the questioned population is informed regarding the benefits of daily physical activities, but only 35% of Romanians declare that they find it easy to apply what they know about maintaining health. Their main sources of information are: television (56%) and Internet (17%). 49% perform appropriate physical activity; walking (51%) and household activities (32%) are the main physical activities performed by Romanians, while sports are performed by few of those interviewed (running – 12%, fitness – 7%, cycling – 6%, football – 6%, gymnastics – 4%, while all the other did not score over 2%). Half of respondents practice physical activities rarely or not at all, and the main reasons for the sedentary behaviour are the lack of time (42%), lack of money (16%) or convenience (15%). Nearly half of Romanians are sedentary. Although the level of information regarding the benefits of physical activities is satisfactory, the degree of putting this information into practice is very small; the population is not sufficiently aware of the necessity to perform physical activities, in spite of the fact that the effects of a sedentary lifestyle are evident.
Study on the psycho-motor profile of the central defender in Romanian football compared to European football
Authors: Brîndescu Sorin 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The stage reached nowadays in the development of the game of football throughout the world, as a result of the effort and concern of specialists and players for continuous improvement of the game, inevitably led to the development of new well-established ideas and solutions about the manner of playing, the game and training system, the selection and promotion of players. All this made the performance level be very high at present, both nationally and especially internationally, and this can only be achieved by players whose performance capacity is particularly large and growing. A special contribution in solving these problems has been brought and will be brought further by scientific research, both the fundamental one which studies essentially the mass basis of performance football in all its conceptual complexity, and the applicative one which addresses more limiting issues but still definite, specific to the practice and methodology of football at this level. Moreover, until now there have been numerous studies with an applicative nature joined by many specialists worldwide through research studies conducted over the years. Thus, it can be appreciated that most of the issues regarding the effective contact time with the ball are identified by the manner in which the possession of the ball is gained and lost. Therefore, we compared the two competitions, the players involved, depending on their position in a team. We want the results to be mostly a support for the advanced training of football players at all divisionary levels, with the possibility of achieving specific training plans and stages.
The Interest for Practicing Squash in Timişoara
Authors: Răsădean Marcel 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Squash is a complex sport between two players (singles) or between four players (doubles), who use special racquets to alternatively strike a rubber ball in a four-walled court with a dedicated layout; by practicing this sport, an individual may gain a number of benefits: squash optimizes the overall state of health, improves coordination, flexibility, agility and speed of reaction, develops the capacity to concentrate and the attention span, fosters a competitive spirit, reduces stress levels, increases the resistance to effort and constitutes an activity that may successfully counteract sedentariness and obesity. Furthermore, squash is a means by which one may socialize and strengthen interpersonal relations. Taking into account that, even though squash is not extensively known in Romania, it is on the rise both from the point of view of the number of people who practice it and from the perspective of institutional organization. In order to accelerate the promotion of squash both on a national and on a regional level, a qualitative research has been conducted among squash players in Timisoara. The purpose of this research is to identify the reasons which determine one to practice squash and the interest dedicated by those who practice squash to competitions.
Individualized unsupervised exercise programs and chest physiotherapy in children with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Almăjan-Guţă Bogdan , Cluci Ornela , Rusu Alexandra , Ciuca Oana 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Traditionally, physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis focused mainly on airway clearance (clearing mucus from the lungs). This still makes up a large part of daily treatment, but the role of the physiotherapist in cystic fibrosis has expanded to include daily exercise, inhalation therapy, posture awareness and, for some, the management of urinary incontinence. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the necessity and the efficiency of various methods of chest physiotherapy and individualized unsupervised exercise program, in the improvement of body composition and physical performance. This study included 12 children with cystic fibrosis, with ages between 8-13 years. Each subject was evaluated in terms of body composition, effort capacity and lower body muscular performance, at the beginning of the study and after 12 months. The intervention consisted in classic respiratory clearance and physiotherapy techniques (5 times a week) and an individualized unsupervised exercise program (3 times a week). After 12 months we noticed a significant improvement of the measured parameters: body weight increased from 32.25±5.5 to 33.53±5.4 kg (p <0.001), skeletal muscle mass increased from a mean of 16.04±4.1 to 17.01±4.2 (p<0.001), the fitness score, increased from a mean of 71±3.8 points to73±3.8, (p<0.001) and power and force also registered positive evolutions (from 19.3±2.68 to 21.65±2.4 W/kg and respectively 19.68±2.689 to 20.81±2.98 N/kg). The association between physiotherapy procedures and an individualized (after a proper clinical assessment) unsupervised exercise program, proved to be an effective, relatively simple and accessible (regardless of social class) intervention.
Unsafe Abortion: Changing Pattern of an Avoidable Tragedy
Authors: Agrawal A , Regmi MC , Rijal P , Uprety DK , Agrawal J 
Published: January 2016

Aims: The study was done to analyze current trend of unsafe abortion.Methods: It was a prospective study where all the abortion related admissions from January 2009 to December 2011, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences were analyzed. Sixty-six women with diagnosis of unsafe abortion were enrolled in the study. Cases of unsafe abortion were identified and classified using the classification developed by The South African National Incomplete Abortion Study conducted in 1994. Morbidity pattern was compared among the patients using the above classification system.Results: There were 66 cases of unsafe abortion admitted in three years. Most common mode of unsafe abortion was by taking different types of oral drugs in various doses prescribed by medical shops, in 65.2% of women. Most common clinical presentation was heavy vaginal bleeding in 77% of women. After evaluation, commonest diagnosis made was incomplete abortion in 56.1% of women. In 57.6% of women, unsafe abortion was of low grade. In previous similar study done at the same centre, 16 (22.8%) of unsafe abortions were of low grade, 17 (24.2%) were of moderate grade and 37 (52.8%) were of high grade.Conclusions: Unsafe abortion is still a significant medical and social problem. The mode of unsafe abortion, presentation and morbidity has changed significantly in recent years. However the morbidity pattern of unsafe abortion is going towards low grade.