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Instituto Anglicano: desafios para o desenvolvimento e a expansão da organização da sociedade civil
Authors: Chagas Gabriela Arenzano , Gomiero Guilherme Porto , Carvalho Luiza Gottschalk 
Published: August 2015

O Instituto Anglicano sempre buscou apoio da rede ne pessoas e empresas ligadas à Igreja Anglicana, bem como no governo municipal. Para a expansão da capacidade de atendimento, o desafio é buscar outras alternativas sustentáveis de financiamento e parcerias. O caso é dirigido a estudantes dos cursos de Administração de Empresas, Administração Pública, Gestão Social e Serviço Social, em disciplinas que buscam se aprofundar em questões da expansão do impacto social das organizações da sociedade civil e dos negócios sociais.DOI: 10.12660/gvcasosv5n1c7http://dx.doi.org/10.12660/gvcasosv5n1c7
Sentimientos morales, educomunicación y nuevas ciudadanías en el Colectivo Caminos de Paz
Authors: Bernal Cortés Andrea Alexandra , Correa Wendy Johanna 
Published: August 2015

<p>La presente investigación buscó comprender las nuevas formas de ciudadanía que se construyen a través de la expresión de sentimientos morales en el contexto de las prácticas educomunicativas que desarrollan estudiantes víctimas y no víctimas del conflicto armado, pertenecientes al <em>Colectivo Caminos de Paz</em> del I.E.D. Antonio García de Ciudad Bolívar. Como referentes teóricos y categorías de análisis, se tomaron en cuenta los Sentimientos Morales, la Educomunicación y la Ciudadanía. Se adoptó el enfoque de investigación cualitativo y el método biográfico narrativo. El resultado más importante fue el reconocimiento del <em>Colectivo</em> como un espacio en el que se gestan nuevas formas de ciudadanía a través de diferentes prácticas educomunicativas. Así, se concluyó que los sentimientos morales, como móviles de la acción, son herramientas que contribuyen a la generación de nuevas ciudadanías, a través de valores democráticos que se instauran en la cultura escolar dentro de las prácticas educomunicativas desarrolladas por el <em>Colectivo</em>. </p>
Credit channel and capital flows: a macroprudential policy tool? Evidence from Turkey
Authors: Varlik Serdar , Berument M. Hakan 
Published: August 2015

AbstractRapid credit growth induced by sudden capital inflows may negatively affect a country’s economic performance, with the resulting outflows turning into a financial crisis. The purpose of this study is to determine whether controlling the credit channel of monetary policy could be used as a macroprudential tool to suppress the effects of sudden capital inflows on economic performance for small open economies like Turkey. In this paper, using the Vector Autoregression methodology employed by (Bernanke, S. B., M. Gertler, and M. Watson. 1997. “Systematic Monetary Policy and the Effects of Oil Price Shocks.”
Demographic Security Trends in Southeastern Europe
Authors: Malnar Dario , Malnar Ana 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Over the past three decades we have witnessed an evolution of the concept of security in general and of demographic security as a specific field of security studies. The approach to security has been changing both in regards to a widening of subjects and referent objects of security, and a widening of the security domain. Consideration of the demographic component in the security sphere has evolved in accordance with this development; the scope of perspectives through which demographic security is viewed and defined has expanded - the population composition, population dynamics and human capital paradigm. Aspects of demographics and security are in continuous interaction and interdependence which significantly determines demographic security and national security. The aim of this paper is to establish a specific link between demographic security and security in ten post-socialist countries of South Eastern Europe (SEE). In accordance with this aim, an analysis has been made of the compositional elements and population dynamics in order to determine demographic security of the observed states. The analysis indicates unfavourable demographic security, and negative demographic composition and dynamics in most of observed states, which suggests that demographic security will have a continuing negative impact on the security of the countries analysed and the region as a whole.
China’s Global Order: a New Paradigm in South to South Relations
Authors: Contipelli Ernani , Picciau Simona 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
This article analyses the evolution of Chinese political foreign policy and its strategy in approaching developing and less developed nations. In this context, the relationship between China and Latin America appears to reveal the practice of the Beijing Consensus when considering their interests: China needs natural resources and new markets for its products, and Latin America needs financial aid and loans to develop its infrastructure and provide social programmes. The absence of the US in the region and the rise of political movements denouncing the American imperialism of the Washington Consensus are all factors that contribute to the expansion of Chinese influence. All these considerations allow a discussion concerning the new role of China in developing countries as an expression of a new emerging order in which China is assuming an important role.
The advanced lipoxidation end product precursor malondialdehyde induces IL-17E expression and skews lymphocytes to the Th17 subset
Authors: Natarajan Kartiga , Mathialagan Gokila Devi , Raghavan Somasundaram , Shanmugam Narkunaraja 
Published: August 2015

AbstractMalondialdehyde (MDA) is a highly reactive endogenous product of thromboxane synthesis in the prostagland and lipid peroxidation by reactive oxygen species. Elevated MDA levels occur in diabetes and atherosclerotic plaques. The aim of this study was to examine the molecular mechanisms of MDA-induced IL-17E cytokine expression and its effect on T-cell differentiation. Real-time PCR, RT-PCR and ELISA were used to assess the expression of IL-17 family cytokines in Jurkat T-cells and human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLCs) from diabetic subjects. Luciferase reporter assays were used for the promoter activation study. Pharmacological inhibitors were used for signaling pathway experiments. FACS analyses were used to measure the Th1, Th2 and Th17 subset levels. MDA induced significant (2- to 3-fold; p < 0.01) generation of IL-17E mRNA in a dose- and time-dependent manner in Jurkat T-cells and PBLCs. Elevated IL-17E mRNA levels were found in the lymphocytes from diabetic subjects. The increased IL-17E protein and mRNA levels correlate well with serum MDA levels from diabetic patients. Transient transfection of plasmid containing the minimum IL-17E promoter region (pIL-17E-Luc) showed a significant (2-fold; p < 0.01) increase in luciferase activity. Pretreatment of lymphocytes with pharmacological inhibitors showed the involvement of antioxidant, NF-ƙB, p38MAPK, PKC and ERK signaling pathways. Quantification of the Th1, Th2 and Th17 cell population in PBLCs via FACS analyses revealed an increase in the Th17 subset. These results show that MDA transcriptionally upregulates the expression of IL-17E in lymphocytes and alters lymphocyte differentiation towards the pathogenic Th17 subset.
On Existence of Solutions of Impulsive Nonlinear Functional Neutral Integro-Differential Equations With Nonlocal Condition
Authors: Jain Rupali S. , Dhakne M. B. 
Published: August 2015

AbstractIn the present paper, we investigate the existence, uniqueness and continuous dependence of mild solutions of an impulsive neutral integro-differential equations with nonlocal condition in Banach spaces. We use Banach contraction principle and the theory of fractional power of operators to obtain our results.
On a class of strongly asymmetric PKA algorithms
Authors: Accardi Luigi , Regoli Massimo 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In the papers
[New features for public key exchange algorithms,
in: 18-th International ICWG Meeting (Krakow 2011)], [Strongly asymmetric PKD cryptographic algorithms: An implementation using the matrix model, in: Proceedings ISEC Conference (Shizuoka 2011)]
a new scheme to produce public key agreement (PKA) algorithms was proposed
and some examples based on polynomials (toy models) were discussed.
In the present paper we introduce a non-commutative realization
of the above mentioned scheme and prove that non-commutativity can be
an essential ingredient of security in the sense that, in the class of
algorithms constructed, under some commutativity assumptions on the
matrices involved, we can find a breaking strategy, but dropping these
assumptions we can not, even if we assume, as we do in all the attacks
discussed in the present paper, that discrete logarithms have zero cost.
Effect of antenatal betamethasone administration on Doppler velocimetry of fetal and uteroplacental vessels: a prospective study
Authors: Ekin Atalay , Gezer Cenk , Solmaz Ulas , Taner Cuneyt Eftal , Ozeren Mehmet , Dogan Askin , Uyar Ibrahim 
Published: August 2015

AbstractTo examine the effect of antenatal betamethasone administration on Doppler parameters of fetal and uteroplacental circulation.Seventy-six singleton pregnancies that received betamethasone therapy were prospectively evaluated. Doppler measurements of pulsatility indices (PI) in fetal umbilical artery (UA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), ductus venosus and maternal uterine arteries were performed before (0 h) and 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after the first dose of betamethasone. Women with positive end-diastolic flow (EDF) in UA and those with absent or reversed EDF in UA were evaluated separately.Fifty-two women with EDF in UA and 24 women with absent or reversed flow in UA were examined. Administration of maternal betamethasone was followed by a significant decrease in the PI of the MCA at 24 h (P<0.05). Additionally, return of absent to positive, reversed to absent or from reversed to positive diastolic flow in UA was detected within 24 h in 19 (79.2%) fetuses with absent or reversed UA-EDF. All alterations were transient and maintained up to 72 h.Antenatal administration of betamethasone is associated with significant but transient changes in the fetal blood flow. Hence, intensive surveillance of fetuses with Doppler ultrasonography is warranted following betamethasone therapy.
Evolutionary Algorithm for Minmax Regret Flow-Shop Problem
Authors: Ćwik Michał , Józefczyk Jerzy 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The uncertain flow-shop is considered. It is assumed that processing times are not given a priori, but they belong to intervals of known bounds. The absolute regret (regret) is used to evaluate a solution (a schedule) which gives the minmax regret binary optimization problem. The evolutionary heuristic solution algorithm is experimentally compared with a simple middle interval heuristic algorithm for three machines instances. The conducted simulations confirmed the several percent advantage of the evolutionary approach.
Life Cycle Analysis of Tissue Paper Manufacturing From Virgin Pulp or Recycled Waste Paper
Authors: Masternak-Janus Aneta , Rybaczewska-Błażejowska Magdalena 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The aim of this work is to compare the environmental impacts of two production processes of tissue paper using virgin pulp (virgin fiber) or waste paper pulp (recycled fiber). This comparison is based on the materials and energy used as well as emissions and waste resulting from the production of tissue paper. Life cycle assessment (LCA), ReCiPe method, was chosen as the analysis tool. The results of the research proved that electricity has the most considerable participation in the overall environmental impacts in both production processes, followed by either virgin pulp or heat. Consequently, these two production processes are the greatest contributors to the following midpoint environmental impact categories: human toxicity, climate change, human health and ecosystems, and fossil depletion. The analysis based on endpoint impact categories proved that the production process based on waste paper is more environmentally friendly than the one based on virgin pulp in all impact categories: human health, ecosystems, resources. This is largely because of its lower material and energy requirements in the entire life cycle. Due to the fact that the tissue paper is the final use of fiber, using recycled waste paper is strongly recommended. The obtained research results are a valuable source of management information for the decision makers at both company and national levels required to improve the environmental performance of tissue paper production.
The Improvement of Kansei Engineering by Using the Repertory Grid Technique
Authors: Steinberg Falk , Tursch Philipp , Woll Ralf 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
A customer-oriented approach to product development with particular consideration of emotions is represented by Kansei Engineering. Developed by Mitsuo Nagamachi, Kansei Engineering is characterized by the possibility to capture customer perceptions and to translate them into product features. In order to assess these perceptions, a semantic space is generated. For this purpose it is necessary to identify Kansei words that are gathered up through research in marketing concepts, scientific journals and service reports. This procedure though displays the disadvantage of not being able to identify all emotions referring to the investigated product.
One way to improve the identification of Kansei words is Repertory Grid. The Repertory Grid technique makes it possible to gather unaltered perceptions through in-depth interviews from the direct interaction with customers. Thus, the interview phase of the Repertory Grid technique offers an improved approach to identify of Kansei words.
Euroscepticism: A Mobilising Appeal? Not for Everyone!
Authors: Gyárfášová Olga 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
This study examines the changing role of the EU agenda in Slovak politics. It identifies old and newly emerging faces of Euroscepticism and compares them with general theoretical concepts. Furthermore, it asks to what extent Eurosceptical appeals mobilised Slovak voters in the European Parliament (EP) elections of 2014 and whether Eurosceptical parties represent a meaningful electoral choice for voters. In the past, many analyses have provided evidence that the European agenda is not salient and the EU political arena is perceived as one where there is less at stake. Nevertheless, the economic crisis and so-called Greek bailout were followed by a rise in Euroscepticism and EU-criticism. In some EU countries, this enhanced voter mobilisation in the EP elections. In others – including Slovakia – we saw not only a significant decline in electoral turnout but relatively poor results for Eurosceptical parties as well. This study identifies the factors behind abstention and explores voting patterns in this specific second-order election in Slovakia. Moreover, it investigates how the parties are perceived in terms of their positions on EU integration and the potential impact on voter choices. I conclude that the EU agenda is still not the deciding factor for voters even in the case of EP elections. Eurosceptical appeals are less mobilising in this context, and the public sees no differences among parties’ stances on the EU.
Who needs patient satisfaction surveys? Perspectives of Polish doctors, nurses, and patients
Authors: Marcinowicz Ludmiła , Sierżantowicz Renata , Dudzik Agnieszka , Sawicka-Powierza Jolanta , Grajek Zbysław , Chlabicz Sławomir 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Introduction. Patient satisfaction surveys are still popular tools for obtaining feedback on the quality of health care. Nonetheless, there is a paucity of data to indicate whether health care providers even want patients to assess the quality of care delivered. Neither it is certain whether patients are interested in participating in such surveys.
Aim. To present and compare the perspectives of doctors, nurses, and patients on the validity of health care customer satisfaction surveys.
Material and methods. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The questionnaires were administered to doctors, nurses and patients in three hospitals of different sizes (small, medium, and large), all in the north-east of Poland. Each sample group was given 200 questionnaires; responses were received from 95 doctors (47.5%), 190 nurses (95%), and 182 patients (91%), and included in the final analyses.
Results. Most respondents (doctors - 64.2%; nurses - 61.6%; patients - 87.4%) answered ‘Yes’ to the question ‘Do you think that patients should evaluate the quality of health care?’ Analysis of data allowed to identify the following main reasons why patients should evaluate the quality of health care: 1. to enhance the quality of care; 2. to recognise patients as evaluators; 3. to motivate providers to work more efficiently; and 4. to emphasise the impact of evaluation on a core value, i.e. health. Doctors and nurses outlined reasons why they did not advocate conducting patient satisfaction surveys: satisfaction surveys are redundant; negative evaluations; unwillingness to be evaluated by patients; satisfaction surveys hamper effective work with patients; surveys are not objective; survey results are not communicated to providers.
Conclusions. Patient satisfaction surveys are desirable tools for evaluating the quality of health care delivery despite the fact that they frequently raise concerns amongst providers and patients. There is, therefore, a definite need for providers to experience the benefits of measuring patient satisfaction. Another important practical implication is that patients need to be convinced that their opinions do matter and contribute to improving the quality of services.
Promoting Entrepreneurship in Romania: An Impact Study Within Recent Graduates of Economic Sciences
Authors: Budac Adriana-Camelia , Pentescu Alma 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
There are plenty of reasons into choosing entrepreneurship as opposed to employee`s status: the most frequent being the independence and the financial gain of the entrepreneur. Furthermore, it could even be assimilated as an alternative livelihood to lack of employment or risk of becoming unemployed. Promoting entrepreneurship through an entrepreneurial curricular plays a major role in acquiring the key individual skillset needed. The enterprising spirit of the new generation is impacted by entrepreneurial education, developing the can do attitude and enforces it`s role within economy and the society. The required skillset that allows entrepreneurs to transform ideas into action are: creativity, innovation and risk appetite as well as goal and project management. The hereby paper is a quantitative research of entrepreneurial intent within economic studies graduates and the impact of the Romanian entrepreneurial promotion initiatives on the aforementioned.
Consumer Behaviour in the Tourist Segmentation Process – a Marketing Research
Authors: Dumitrescu Luigi , Fuciu Mircea 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
The study of consumer behaviour has become in recent decades increasingly important. Therefore, it is particularly important to understand what processes are acting in the black box of consumers of tourism services before taking any marketing decision. This paper presents a marketing research that aims to identify key dimensions of consumers of tourism services. The marketing research is based on online questionnaire sent by a representative sample shows a number of answers about consumers' purchasing intentions, the main influences on consumer attitudes, motives in choosing the holiday package, the main sources of information accessed in the process of choosing the tourism services, etc.
Tobin Tax: Arguments and Current Derivative Studies
Authors: Ozekicioglu Seda 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
Tobin Tax and its derivative applications have started to be discussed again in many platforms as the issue regarding taxation of short-term capital movements has become an agenda among international communities such as European Union (EU) and G20 since the beginning of 2000s. In this study, Tobin Tax, which is the first significant step towards taxation of foreign currency transactions, has been discussed theoretically and considering its possible effects on application. Also, in this context, the initiatives of countries such as USA, Belgium, France and Austria regarding international implementation of Tobin Tax and its derivatives are being evaluated. The intended use of the taxes, determination of transactions exempt from tax and international cooperation in the implementation of taxation are possible problems that can be faced regarding Tobin Tax. In this study the conclusion, which the effects of Tobin Tax in developing and developed countries will be different but imposing such tax regarding cyclic balance of the world economy will be a positive improvement, has been reached.
Long-Term Capital Goods Importation and Minimum Wage Relationship in Turkey: Bounds Testing Approach
Authors: Tastan Serkan , Ozekicioglu Halil 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
In order to examine the long-term relationship between capital goods importation and minimum wage, autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach to the cointegration is used in the study. According to bounds test results, a cointegration relation exists between the capital goods importation and the minimum wage. Therefore an ARDL(4,0) model is estimated in order to determine the long and short term relations between variables. According to the empirical analysis, there is a positive and significant relationship between the capital goods importation and the minimum wage in Turkey in the long term. A 1% increase in the minimum wage leads to a 0.8% increase in the capital goods importation in the long term. The result is similar for short term coefficients. The relationship observed in the long term is preserved in short term, though in a lower level. In terms of error correction model, it can be concluded that error correction mechanism works as the error correction term is negative and significant. Short term deviations might be resolved with the error correction mechanism in the long term. Accordingly, approximately 75% of any deviation from equilibrium which might arise in the previous six month period will be resolved in the current six month period. This means that returning to long term equilibrium progresses rapidly.
Values of Land and Renewable Resources in a Three-Sector Economic Growth Model
Authors: Zhang Wei-Bin 
Published: August 2015

Abstract
This paper studies dynamic interdependence of capital, land and resource values in a three sector growth model with endogenous wealth and renewable resources. The model is based on the neoclassical growth theory, Ricardian theory and growth theory with renewable resources. The household’s decision is modeled with an alternative approach proposed by Zhang two decades ago. The economic system consists of the households, industrial, agricultural, and resource sectors. The model describes a dynamic interdependence between wealth accumulation, resource change, and division of labor under perfect competition. We simulate the model to demonstrate the existence of a unique stable equilibrium point and plot the motion of the dynamic system. The study conducts comparative dynamic analysis with regard to changes in the propensity to consume resources, the propensity to consume housing, the propensity to consume agricultural goods, the propensity to consume industrial goods, the propensity to save, the population, and the output elasticity of capital of the resource sector.