cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076220.v1
title: When autonomy is necessary for performance: Brazilian public defenders’ offices

description: Abstract Public Defender’s Offices (PDOs) are responsible for providing legal assistance to citizens in situations of social and economic vulnerability. These organizations litigate directly against the state to guarantee the provision of public services and prevent government abuses or deviations. Therefore, these organizations require autonomy to fulfill their mission. This work analyzes the relationship between autonomy and performance in Brazilian PDOs. The work tests the perception of the impact between autonomy and performance of Brazilian PDOs. A survey was carried out with bureaucrats from 27 Brazilian PDOs, and the data was analyzed through structural equation modeling. The variables observed include, in addition to performance and autonomy, availability of resources, competencies, and accountability. The results point out a perception that PDOs must be autonomous and free from political influences to perform their mission properly. The bureaucrats’ skills and accountability were identified as relevant factors for the organizations’ performance. However, there was no significant relationship between resource availability and perceived performance. The contributions of this study include obtaining evidence of empirical validity to measure the constructs “autonomy,” “availability of resources,” “skills,” and “responsibility” and their impact on the performance of PDOs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076220
title: When autonomy is necessary for performance: Brazilian public defenders’ offices

description: Abstract Public Defender’s Offices (PDOs) are responsible for providing legal assistance to citizens in situations of social and economic vulnerability. These organizations litigate directly against the state to guarantee the provision of public services and prevent government abuses or deviations. Therefore, these organizations require autonomy to fulfill their mission. This work analyzes the relationship between autonomy and performance in Brazilian PDOs. The work tests the perception of the impact between autonomy and performance of Brazilian PDOs. A survey was carried out with bureaucrats from 27 Brazilian PDOs, and the data was analyzed through structural equation modeling. The variables observed include, in addition to performance and autonomy, availability of resources, competencies, and accountability. The results point out a perception that PDOs must be autonomous and free from political influences to perform their mission properly. The bureaucrats’ skills and accountability were identified as relevant factors for the organizations’ performance. However, there was no significant relationship between resource availability and perceived performance. The contributions of this study include obtaining evidence of empirical validity to measure the constructs “autonomy,” “availability of resources,” “skills,” and “responsibility” and their impact on the performance of PDOs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076222
title: Designing data policy and governance for smart cities: theoretical essay using the IAD framework to analyze data-driven policy

description: Abstract This article examines data-driven policy for smart cities and how the institutional analysis and development framework (IAD) is a tool to analyze data governance and data policy design. The research assumes that data-driven policy underpins smart city initiatives and incorporates collective action dilemmas, directly impacting policy design and data governance. The article’s motivation is to examine the elements of the IAD framework and decompose the constitutive components of data policy in smart cities, obtaining principles that guide data governance in complex situations of digital transformation. The article is a theoretical essay to discuss data policy in smart cities and how policy design understands dilemmas and conflicts of collective action motivated by data control.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076222.v1
title: Designing data policy and governance for smart cities: theoretical essay using the IAD framework to analyze data-driven policy

description: Abstract This article examines data-driven policy for smart cities and how the institutional analysis and development framework (IAD) is a tool to analyze data governance and data policy design. The research assumes that data-driven policy underpins smart city initiatives and incorporates collective action dilemmas, directly impacting policy design and data governance. The article’s motivation is to examine the elements of the IAD framework and decompose the constitutive components of data policy in smart cities, obtaining principles that guide data governance in complex situations of digital transformation. The article is a theoretical essay to discuss data policy in smart cities and how policy design understands dilemmas and conflicts of collective action motivated by data control.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076223
title: Evaluating hydraulic conductivity of soil-waste mixtures for use in sanitary landfill waterproof barriers

description: Abstract Soilwaste has become an economically viable and sustainable solution in geotechnical engineering, whereas many industrial tailings, when associated with other materials are able to satisfy the properties required in projects. This study aimed to form incorporated soil mixtures with two types of waste aiming to use them in landfill liners. Six soil-waste mixtures were developed, where the waste quantity and the compaction energy were varied. They were normal (NOR) and modified (MOD). The formulated mixtures were: 0R-NOR, 10LM-NOR, 10AG-NOR, 0R-MOD, 10LM-MOD and 10AG-MOD, where 10LM means an addition of 10% lime-mud and 10AG means an addition of 10% agricultural-gypsum, both in relation to dry soil mass. The mixtures were subjected to the variable load permeability test to verify them in terms of the required liner parameters. It is worth mentioning that both compaction energy and waste addition were able to reduce soil permeability, however, the percentage of material added to the mixture was not sufficient to reach values lower than E-07 cm/s.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076223.v1
title: Evaluating hydraulic conductivity of soil-waste mixtures for use in sanitary landfill waterproof barriers

description: Abstract Soilwaste has become an economically viable and sustainable solution in geotechnical engineering, whereas many industrial tailings, when associated with other materials are able to satisfy the properties required in projects. This study aimed to form incorporated soil mixtures with two types of waste aiming to use them in landfill liners. Six soil-waste mixtures were developed, where the waste quantity and the compaction energy were varied. They were normal (NOR) and modified (MOD). The formulated mixtures were: 0R-NOR, 10LM-NOR, 10AG-NOR, 0R-MOD, 10LM-MOD and 10AG-MOD, where 10LM means an addition of 10% lime-mud and 10AG means an addition of 10% agricultural-gypsum, both in relation to dry soil mass. The mixtures were subjected to the variable load permeability test to verify them in terms of the required liner parameters. It is worth mentioning that both compaction energy and waste addition were able to reduce soil permeability, however, the percentage of material added to the mixture was not sufficient to reach values lower than E-07 cm/s.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076225
title: The impact of windows on visual perception in office spaces in hot and humid tropical climates

description: Abstract Daylighting is beneficial for buildings and their occupants; however, in tropical climates, daylight is often excessive, and it is a source of glare and cause of frequent use of artificial lighting. With the objective of analysing the influence of windows and daylighting on visual perception in workplaces, this study was conducted in two office buildings in the city of João Pessoa, state of Paraíba, Brazil: illuminance at desk level was recorded at 219 workstations, simultaneously to a questionnaire application. The wide range of illuminance indices (from 6,77 to 2620,4 lux) demonstrates the difficulty of achieving uniform conditions that are in conformity with the standards, with recurrent indices around 750 lux leading to 30,15% of occupants’ dissatisfaction. Internal shading elements predominated in the ‘closed’ position and a low percentage of activation by users (22,94%), since the frequency of activation was related to device proximity. The results suggest that windows may be related with high dissatisfaction with daylight when they allow excessive incidence of sunlight, especially when associated with east-facing facades with no external solar protection.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076225.v1
title: The impact of windows on visual perception in office spaces in hot and humid tropical climates

description: Abstract Daylighting is beneficial for buildings and their occupants; however, in tropical climates, daylight is often excessive, and it is a source of glare and cause of frequent use of artificial lighting. With the objective of analysing the influence of windows and daylighting on visual perception in workplaces, this study was conducted in two office buildings in the city of João Pessoa, state of Paraíba, Brazil: illuminance at desk level was recorded at 219 workstations, simultaneously to a questionnaire application. The wide range of illuminance indices (from 6,77 to 2620,4 lux) demonstrates the difficulty of achieving uniform conditions that are in conformity with the standards, with recurrent indices around 750 lux leading to 30,15% of occupants’ dissatisfaction. Internal shading elements predominated in the ‘closed’ position and a low percentage of activation by users (22,94%), since the frequency of activation was related to device proximity. The results suggest that windows may be related with high dissatisfaction with daylight when they allow excessive incidence of sunlight, especially when associated with east-facing facades with no external solar protection.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076229
title: Housing transformations and their impacts on the well-being of dwellers

description: Abstract Housing transformations have been studied over time. Numerous Post-Occupancy-Evaluation (POE) studies reveal user-initiated alterations occurring in Brazilian Social Housing (SH). These transformations have specific objectives, such as additional space, refurbishment, and improvement, or upgrading. However, results of transformations are not always positive, and may affect dwellers’ well-being through losses in environmental comfort. A critical investigation using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method analysed forty-seven studies to understand what needs and requirements stimulate SH projects' upgrading and how transformations impact well-being. In addition, an in-depth analysis was made to assess aspects of environmental comfort, safety, design, layout and economic aspects that affect people’s well-being, and improve their quality of life. Results contribute to supporting upgrading processes of existing SH and to guide the improved design of new SH projects based on the desires and well-being requirements of low-income families.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076229.v1
title: Housing transformations and their impacts on the well-being of dwellers

description: Abstract Housing transformations have been studied over time. Numerous Post-Occupancy-Evaluation (POE) studies reveal user-initiated alterations occurring in Brazilian Social Housing (SH). These transformations have specific objectives, such as additional space, refurbishment, and improvement, or upgrading. However, results of transformations are not always positive, and may affect dwellers’ well-being through losses in environmental comfort. A critical investigation using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method analysed forty-seven studies to understand what needs and requirements stimulate SH projects' upgrading and how transformations impact well-being. In addition, an in-depth analysis was made to assess aspects of environmental comfort, safety, design, layout and economic aspects that affect people’s well-being, and improve their quality of life. Results contribute to supporting upgrading processes of existing SH and to guide the improved design of new SH projects based on the desires and well-being requirements of low-income families.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076228
title: What is the quality of the regulatory impact analysis prepared by Brazilian regulatory agencies?

description: Abstract The regulatory impact analysis - RIA is a tool that seeks to identify the regulatory policy’s relevant impacts to support decision-making. Its use has become mandatory in Brazil, but no studies have investigated whether the quality of the analysis has reached the desired level in the country. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate the quality of RIAs carried out by Brazilian federal regulatory agencies. An instrument was developed and applied with 50 criteria for quality assessment in a set of 21 RIAs. The results indicated the good quality of the RIAs in some aspects, such as the definition of problems and objectives, but they pointed out weaknesses in others, such as the analysis of impacts and the comparison of alternatives. As an agenda for future studies, investigations of hypotheses and factors that may explain the absence of a quality standard for RIA in the country were proposed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076228.v1
title: What is the quality of the regulatory impact analysis prepared by Brazilian regulatory agencies?

description: Abstract The regulatory impact analysis - RIA is a tool that seeks to identify the regulatory policy’s relevant impacts to support decision-making. Its use has become mandatory in Brazil, but no studies have investigated whether the quality of the analysis has reached the desired level in the country. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate the quality of RIAs carried out by Brazilian federal regulatory agencies. An instrument was developed and applied with 50 criteria for quality assessment in a set of 21 RIAs. The results indicated the good quality of the RIAs in some aspects, such as the definition of problems and objectives, but they pointed out weaknesses in others, such as the analysis of impacts and the comparison of alternatives. As an agenda for future studies, investigations of hypotheses and factors that may explain the absence of a quality standard for RIA in the country were proposed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076231
title: Creativity in SMEs: A overview and agenda for future research

description: Abstract In the last decades, the interest in creativity has grown significantly; its importance is related to the impact on the performance of companies since creativity is defined as the root of innovation. Even though research has been quite fruitful in many disciplines, its study in small and medium enterprises has been less explored. This article reviews the literature on creativity in small and medium enterprises and aims to establish proposals for future research. A bibliometric analysis was developed to achieve the objective mentioned above, considering the construction of scientific maps, performance analysis, and graphic maps. Additionally, a content analysis of the selected articles to establish the variables studied around creativity. The study has shown that it is necessary to increase research on creativity in small and medium businesses in a wide variety of topics. Therefore we offer a valuable framework to resolve existing gaps and guide future researchers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076231.v1
title: Creativity in SMEs: A overview and agenda for future research

description: Abstract In the last decades, the interest in creativity has grown significantly; its importance is related to the impact on the performance of companies since creativity is defined as the root of innovation. Even though research has been quite fruitful in many disciplines, its study in small and medium enterprises has been less explored. This article reviews the literature on creativity in small and medium enterprises and aims to establish proposals for future research. A bibliometric analysis was developed to achieve the objective mentioned above, considering the construction of scientific maps, performance analysis, and graphic maps. Additionally, a content analysis of the selected articles to establish the variables studied around creativity. The study has shown that it is necessary to increase research on creativity in small and medium businesses in a wide variety of topics. Therefore we offer a valuable framework to resolve existing gaps and guide future researchers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076234.v1
title: Veterinarian’s perceptions of animal euthanasia and the relation to their own mental health

description: ABSTRACT: Ethical and moral issues surround the practice of animal euthanasia, which often damages the veterinarian’s mental health, leading to psychological problems and even suicide. This study aimed to evaluate veterinarians’ perceptions about euthanasia and the possible implications of the practice for their mental health and seek to identify gaps in the training of these professionals. Data collection occurred by applying an online questionnaire sent to veterinarians working in the Brazilian territory. Among the 243 participants, 78% said they did not have classes that broadly addressed the practice of animal euthanasia and dysthanasia during undergraduate disciplines; in addition, 71% claimed that they did not address subjects such as medical ethics, psychology, mental health, and verbal communication. The vast majority (90%) considered not trained to deal with patient death, and 67% have already questioned whether the procedure was the best alternative. The presence of sadness after performing euthanasia was frequent among participants. Small animal clinicians were more susceptible to the presence of this feeling when compared to a veterinarian from other areas. Most veterinarians (86%) believed that the practice of animal euthanasia poses risks to the performer’s mental health, and 89% claimed that it influences their mental health. 17% of the participants were using controlled medications during the research period. So, given these findings, it is evident that animal euthanasia negatively affects the mental health of those who perform it. Measures are needed to minimize the impacts arising from the practice, aiming to improve this population’s health and well-being.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076234
title: Veterinarian’s perceptions of animal euthanasia and the relation to their own mental health

description: ABSTRACT: Ethical and moral issues surround the practice of animal euthanasia, which often damages the veterinarian’s mental health, leading to psychological problems and even suicide. This study aimed to evaluate veterinarians’ perceptions about euthanasia and the possible implications of the practice for their mental health and seek to identify gaps in the training of these professionals. Data collection occurred by applying an online questionnaire sent to veterinarians working in the Brazilian territory. Among the 243 participants, 78% said they did not have classes that broadly addressed the practice of animal euthanasia and dysthanasia during undergraduate disciplines; in addition, 71% claimed that they did not address subjects such as medical ethics, psychology, mental health, and verbal communication. The vast majority (90%) considered not trained to deal with patient death, and 67% have already questioned whether the procedure was the best alternative. The presence of sadness after performing euthanasia was frequent among participants. Small animal clinicians were more susceptible to the presence of this feeling when compared to a veterinarian from other areas. Most veterinarians (86%) believed that the practice of animal euthanasia poses risks to the performer’s mental health, and 89% claimed that it influences their mental health. 17% of the participants were using controlled medications during the research period. So, given these findings, it is evident that animal euthanasia negatively affects the mental health of those who perform it. Measures are needed to minimize the impacts arising from the practice, aiming to improve this population’s health and well-being.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076232
title: ENVI-met calibration for thermodynamic simulations of open urban spaces during hot days

description: Abstract This article presents the procedure to perform the calibration of an ENVI-met climate model, with its methodological steps, for the evaluation of open urban spaces in portions of the city of São Paulo in the condition of a hot and dry day, marked by high temperatures. and solar incidence, low humidity and low cloudiness. The calibration process was carried out through successive simulations based on microclimatic data from measurements performed at the location represented in the simulations, in addition to data from the Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas (IAG/USP) meteorological stations and from the Congonhas Airport climate file, and its results were evaluated by comparing the main microclimatic variables (air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and radiation) between simulation and measurements. The calibrated model presentedadherence to the measurements, within the expected tolerance limits and, in the calibration process, it was possible to highlight the advantages of using the ENVI-met, its suitability and adaptability for representative models of São Paulo, and also the main difficulties of the simulation process, mainly due to the significant needs of computation capacity and time for the processing of the simulations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21076232.v1
title: ENVI-met calibration for thermodynamic simulations of open urban spaces during hot days

description: Abstract This article presents the procedure to perform the calibration of an ENVI-met climate model, with its methodological steps, for the evaluation of open urban spaces in portions of the city of São Paulo in the condition of a hot and dry day, marked by high temperatures. and solar incidence, low humidity and low cloudiness. The calibration process was carried out through successive simulations based on microclimatic data from measurements performed at the location represented in the simulations, in addition to data from the Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas (IAG/USP) meteorological stations and from the Congonhas Airport climate file, and its results were evaluated by comparing the main microclimatic variables (air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and radiation) between simulation and measurements. The calibrated model presentedadherence to the measurements, within the expected tolerance limits and, in the calibration process, it was possible to highlight the advantages of using the ENVI-met, its suitability and adaptability for representative models of São Paulo, and also the main difficulties of the simulation process, mainly due to the significant needs of computation capacity and time for the processing of the simulations.