Showing papers by "Universidade Positivo published in 2012"
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte1, University of São Paulo2, Universidade Positivo3, Federal University of Paraíba4, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina5, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul6, University of Brasília7, Universidade Federal de Goiás8, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais9, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro10, Federal University of Pernambuco11, Methodist University of São Paulo12, Federal University of Paraná13, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná14
TL;DR: Qualitative aspects of the SBB10 Project that can potentially help expand and develop knowledge in the health field are discussed, including stratified multi-stage cluster sampling, demographics grouped by density of the overall population and the internal variability of oral health indices.
Abstract: O Projeto SBBrasil 2010 (SBB10) foi concebido como um levantamento epidemiologico em saude bucal, de base nacional, dentro da estrategia de vigilância em saude. O objetivo deste artigo e apresentar aspectos da metodologia do SBB10 que possam contribuir para ampliar e desenvolver conhecimentos na area de saude. Com relacao ao plano amostral, trata-se de uma pesquisa por conglomerados e com multiplos estagios. Capitais e municipios do interior das cinco regioes brasileiras compoem os dominios da amostra, cujas unidades amostrais foram, respectivamente, setor censitario e domicilio para as capitais, e municipio, setor censitario e domicilio para o interior. Nas capitais foram sorteados 30 setores e, no interior de cada regiao, 30 municipios. A precisao considerou os dominios agrupados segundo o grau de densidade no total da populacao e a variabilidade interna dos indices. Foram avaliadas as condicoes de carie dentaria, doenca periodontal, oclusopatias, fluorose, traumatismo dentario e edentulismo em cinco grupos etarios (5, 12, 15 a 19, 35 a 44 e 65 a 74 anos).
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TL;DR: A metodologia utilizada envolveu aplicacao de questionario quali-quantitativo junto a populacao local, buscando coletar a percepcao acerca do meio ambiente and de instrumentos da gestao ambiental local as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Este artigo insere-se nos estudos de politicas publicas e gestao ambiental municipal. Tem por objetivo discutir como o uso da percepcao ambiental pode ser relevante para a gestao ambiental municipal. O caso de estudo escolhido para guiar esta discussao foi o Distrito de Paranapiacaba e Parque Andreense, Municipio de Santo Andre-SP. A metodologia utilizada envolveu aplicacao de questionario quali-quantitativo junto a populacao local, buscando coletar a percepcao acerca do meio ambiente e de instrumentos da gestao ambiental local. Os resultados indicaram que o uso da percepcao da comunidade pode atuar como uma ferramenta de apoio a gestao do meio ambiente, e subsidiar um processo participativo para uma gestao compartilhada entre poder publico e sociedade.
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TL;DR: The biomass and exopolysaccharide production in co-cultures of microalgae/cyanobacteria and macromycetes was evaluated as a technology for producing new polysaccharides for medical and/or industrial application and found an EPS different from those produced by monocultures, showing fungal predominance with microalgal/cyAnobacterial traces.
Abstract: In this study, the biomass and exopolysaccharides (EPS) production in co-cultures of microalgae/cyanobacteria and macromycetes was evaluated as a technology for producing new polysaccharides for medical and/or industrial application. Based on biomass and EPS productivity of monocultures, two algae and two fungi were selected and cultured in different co-culture arrangements. The hydrosoluble EPS fractions from mono- and co-cultures were characterized by ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and compared. It was found that co-cultures resulted in the production of an EPS different from those produced by monocultures, showing fungal predominance with microalgal/cyanobacterial traces. Co-cultures conditions were screened (temperature, agitation speed, fungal and microalgae inoculation rate, initial pH, illumination rate, and glucose concentration) in order to achieve maximum biomass and EPS production, resulting in an increase of 33 and 61% in exopolysaccharides and biomass productions, respectively (patent pending).
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors critically assess the concept of sustainable development and argue that the impossibility of reconciling an alleged ecologically responsible practice with the logics and aims of such a system is discussed.
Abstract: This paper critically assesses the concept of sustainable development. It articulates arguments that challenge the dominant view of the concept by exposing its ideological essence, which falsely represents the possibility of reconciling capitalism and solutions to the ecological crisis. The methodological basis for this reflection draws upon the critical perspective of the Frankfurt School. The paper discusses major contradictions of the concept in the capitalist system, and argues about the impossibility of reconciling an alleged ecologically responsible practice with the logics and aims of such system.
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18 Dec 2012
TL;DR: The authors analyzes a pratica estrategica in universidades privadas and contribuir com o debate sobre esse topico that desafia a administracao dessas organizacoes.
Abstract: A estrategia, como abordagem gerencial, tem se constituido em experiencia relativamente recente em organizacoes universitarias brasileiras. Este artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a pratica estrategica em universidades privadas e contribuir com o debate sobre esse topico que desafia a administracao dessas organizacoes. Trata-se de um estudo comparativo de casos onde e analisada a realidade de duas universidades comunitarias brasileiras. Por meio de questionario e entrevistas, identificaram-se praticas adotadas na gestao estrategica das instituicoes de educacao superior — IES. A analise dos dados revelou que a pratica estrategica mescla estrategias deliberadas e, principalmente, estrategias emergentes. As estrategias decorrem tanto de planos formais institucionais quanto de iniciativas in-dividuais e grupais, que resultam de interacoes, de
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyze the implementation of strategies in complex organizations and the influence of ambiguity, unpredictability, and uncertainty in the way strategies are implemented in two Brazilian nonprofit hospitals.
Abstract: Hospitals, as social organizations, are seen as complex, surprising, ambiguous and paradoxical. The theoretical foundation finds its roots in organizational complexity, strategic management characterized by strategy implementation, and sensemaking especially in the context of complex adaptive systems. Managers frequently neglect elements of complexity when they develop models and implement management practices. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of strategies in complex organizations. The focus of the study is two Brazilian nonprofit hospitals. This is a comparative, qualitative case study. Data were gathered from three main sources: interviews, non-participant observation, and documents. Two important aspects of the strategic approach are discussed: first, the implementation of strategies, and second, the influence of ambiguity, unpredictability and uncertainty in the way strategies are implemented. The analysis indicated that the implementation of strategies in the hospitals has to do with the practices and processes that are adopted (
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TL;DR: An Errata Corrigenda for Abrantes et al. (2010) Table 2 and general counting includes all additional records for Brazilian Collembola during 2010 and 2011 as an update for the species list.
Abstract: We present in the following an Errata Corrigenda for Abrantes et al. (2010) Table 2 and general counting. Furthermore, we include all additional records for Brazilian Collembola during 2010 and 2011 as an update for the species list. The update was made following the same methodology and criteria as Culik and Zeppelini (2003), and Abrantes et al. (2010). All data will fit the same table marked differently to be recognized at glance. The references presented here are restricted to the citations concerning the update only; therefore the references presented in Culik and Zeppelini (2003), and Abrantes et al. (2010) will not be repeated.
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TL;DR: This is a seroepidemiological study of toxoplasmosis in goats in the state of Paraná, Brazil and the risk factors for T. gondii infection in goats were: age over one year; exposure to cats, type of management and purpose of breeding.
Abstract: Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan with wide geographical distribution and minimal parasitic specificity that affects many species of wild and domestic animals. In livestock, especially in small ruminants like goats, toxoplasmosis can cause abortion and the birth of weak animals, leading to economic losses to farmers, and is a major source of human infection. This is a seroepidemiological study of toxoplasmosis in goats in the state of Parana, Brazil. Sera from 405 goats from the metropolitan mesoregion of Curitiba, eastern state, were tested by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT). Information on properties and goat characteristics was also collected using questionnaires. The prevalence of toxoplasmosis was 39.41 and 35.96% by ELISA and IFAT, respectively. T. gondii antibody prevalence increased with age. The risk factors for T. gondii infection in goats were: age over one year; exposure to cats, type of management and purpose of breeding. Other epidemiological factors and relevant control measures are discussed in the current study.
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TL;DR: In these women, sun exposure occurred at inappropriate times, without proper guidance and without the use of an effective sunscreen, and showed a negative impact on quality of life of these patients.
Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate habits of sun exposure and sun protection of pregnant women in a public hospital, to assess orientation about photo protection during the prenatal care, and to detect the presence of melasma and its impact on their quality of life. METHODS: A descriptive cross sectional study conducted among women of 18 years old and older, after delivery, who participated in a program of prenatal care in the South Region of Brazil. The sample was non-probabilistic by convenience. Data collection occurred from July to August 2011 through direct interview using a structured questionnaire to obtain personal information and photo protection habits during pregnancy, skin assessment and photographic record of lesions through informed consent. The skin was classified per Fitzpatrick's phototypes and the melasma was diagnosed clinically. In the patients with melasma, the MELASQoL-PB version was applied. The analysis was performed using Statistica®, version 8.0, and the significance level of p<0.05. RESULTS: In the sample (109 mothers) predominated white women (60.6% phototype III), young (average age 24.4 years SD=6.1) and housewives (59.6%). The majority (80%) stayed exposed to sunlight for 1-2 hours per day between 10 am and 3 pm, and from those (72%) did not apply any photoprotection due to lack of sunscreen habit. Other physical means of sun protection were used by 15% of these patients. Information during prenatal care about the risks of sun exposure was reported by 34% of the mothers interviewed. There was a trend toward a significant association between prenatal guidance and daily use of sunscreen (p=0.088). About 20% of mothers had melasma. The average score MELASQol-PB (25) showed a negative impact on quality of life of these patients. CONCLUSION: In these women, sun exposure occurred at inappropriate times, without proper guidance and without the use of an effective sunscreen. The mothers with melasma complained about the appearance of their skin, frustration and embarrassment.
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18 Dec 2012
TL;DR: The authors discutimos a problema da definicao conceitual no campo de estudos organizacionais das perspectivas social e historica, passando pelo estudo da formacao do lexico especializado, da sociologia da linguagem e pela descricao de aspectos referentes a historicidade dos conceitos.
Abstract: O objetivo central deste trabalho consiste em discutir o problema da definicao conceitual no campo de estudos organizacionais das perspectivas social e historica. Para tanto, partimos de reflexoes mais abrangentes a respeito do ato de conceituar no fazer cientifico, passando pelo estudo da formacao do lexico especializado, da sociologia da linguagem e pela descricao de aspectos referentes a historicidade dos conceitos. Assim, o conceito e considerado, ao mesmo tempo, um fenomeno socialmente referente e historicamente (re)construido, capaz de revelar diferentes estruturas sociais e sua relacao com o lexico de significacoes que se constitui ao longo do tempo. Para dar forca a nossos argumentos, discutimos exemplarmente o conceito de organizacao, tal qual foi constituido social e historicamente pelos sociologos norte-americanos fundadores da area denominada "teoria das organizacoes". Nas consideracoes finais, apontamos problemas praticos que envolvem a maneira como os pesquisadores organizacionais definem os conceitos que articulam a pratica cientifica no campo.
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TL;DR: In this article, a high-resolution study of six outcrops revealed a mud-prone succession, composed predominantly of distal tempestites, with minor preservation of foreshore/shoreface depositional systems, and permitted the acquisition of sensible fossil and sedimentary data in relation to environments within the general depositional tendencies of the lowstand (LST), trangressive (TST) and highstand (HST) systems tracts of the succession.
TL;DR: In this paper, a metodologia de avaliacao de processo ambiental, aplicada a processos participativos, has been presented.
Abstract: Este artigo insere-se nos estudos de gestao ambiental municipal. Tem por objetivo elaborar e detalhar uma proposta de metodologia de avaliacao de processo de gestao ambiental, avaliacao estrategica continua, aplicada a processos participativos. Trata-se de um registro de uma experiencia realizada no municipio de Santo Andre (SP) que resultou em metodologia de avaliacao. A finalidade desta experiencia foi desenvolver um instrumento que favorecesse o feedback aos formuladores e tomadores de decisao sobre as suas politicas, propiciando um processo de melhoria continua. Nao obstante os avancos na formulacao de politicas publicas ambientais, observa-se ainda lacunas nas praticas de monitoramento e avaliacao de sua implementacao, gerando obstaculos a efetivacao de seus objetivos.
TL;DR: Clinical signs of anti-NMDAr encephalitis in children are similar to those previously described in adults, and Pediatricians should be aware of this treatable autoimmune condition.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To discuss the differential diagnosis of encephalitis beyond that of infectious etiology and to inform pediatricians about the possibility of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAr) encephalitis in children by highlighting its most important clinical features. DESCRIPTION: Three patients presented with an initial neuropsychiatric syndrome followed by encephalopathy and movement disorder. The initial neuropsychiatric features which developed over days to weeks included a change in personality, anxiety, confusion, and speech regression. This was followed by a choreoathetoid or dystonic movement disorder affecting the orofacial region and the limbs. After the exclusion of the major causes of encephalitis, NMDAr antibodies were identified in serum and cerebrospinal fluid, and neoplasm screening did not detect any tumor. Patients were submitted to immunosuppression, and two of them had a full neurological recovery. One of them still presents a mild dystonic posture in a limb. COMMENTS: Clinical signs of anti-NMDAr encephalitis in children are similar to those previously described in adults. Tumors are not usually detected by this age. The diagnosis of anti-NMDAr encephalitis must be addressed only after the exclusion of infectious and other recognizable causes of encephalitis. Pediatricians should be aware of this treatable autoimmune condition.
TL;DR: In this paper, the functional and anatomical-pathological effect of transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells associated to aquatic physical activity after myocardial infarction in rats was analyzed.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To analyze the functional and anatomical-pathological effect of transplantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells associated to aquatic physical activity after myocardial infarction in rats. METHODS: Twenty-one rats were induced by myocardial infarction, through left coronary artery ligation. After a week, the animals were subjected to echocardiography for evaluation of left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF, %) and dyastolic and end systolic volume of the left ventricle (EDV, ESV, ml), randomized and the transplantation of mononuclear stem cells. The animals were divided into four groups: sedentary group without cells (n=5), sedentary with cells (n=5), trained without cells (n=5) and trained with cells (n=6). The physical training was started 30 days after infarction and held in swimming during 30 days. At the beginning and at the end of the physical training protocol were held assay of lactate. The animals have been subjected to new echocardiography after 60 days of myocardial infarction. RESULTS: Two months after the transplant, were observed decrease in FE in the control group (35.2 to 23.54 P=0.022) and addition of LVEF and stabilization of ventricular remodeling in the group trained with cells (29.85 to 33.43% P=0.062 and 0.71 to 0.73 ml, P=0.776, respectively). Identified the reduction of collagen fibers, myocardial fibrosis regions in the group trained with and without cells. CONCLUSION: The group trained with cells improves ventricular function compared to the control group, suggesting the benefit of associated cell therapy will physical activity.
TL;DR: The procedure was uneventful, showing that the single-port cholecystectomy approach may be an option for this kind of surgery even in patients with situs inversus totalis.
Abstract: Introduction: Situs inversus totalis (mirror image organs) is a rare condition and may affect the intra-abdominal viscera as well as the intrathoracic organs. Cholelithiasis is not more common in these conditions, but the diagnosis may be more difficult. Case presentation: We present the case of a 59-year-old African woman with gallstones and situs inversus totalis. A single-port cholecystectomy was performed using a single trocar access device (SITRACC). Conclusions: The procedure was uneventful, showing that this approach may be an option for this kind of surgery even in patients with situs inversus totalis.
TL;DR: Vaginal delivery and leukocytosis over 30,000/mm3 on admission on admission were found to be risk factors for fungal colonization during hospitalization.
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To learn about the profile of fungal colonization and related risk factors in premature newborns. METHODS: Prospective cohort, from 04/01/2010 to 04/31/2011, with 44 patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, born at the hospital maternity, weighing less than 1,500 g. On admission, data were collected on pre-natal care and childbirth. Clinical and laboratory information, nasal and rectal swabs, and peripheral blood cultures were collected on days 1,7,10 and 14 of stay in neonatal intensive care unit and then, every 7 days until discharge or death. For statistical analysis, we used chi-square test, Fisher exact test, Kaplan-Meier and logistic regression model. RESULTS: The incidence of colonization was 13.5/1,000 patients/day. The incidence of candidemia was 0.9/1,000 patients/day. The average hospitalization time was 30.5 days (± 20.27), and the onset of colonization occurred, in average, at 11.13 days (±8.82). Vaginal delivery was found to be an independent risk factor for the development of fungal colonization during hospitalization (p = 0.042, odds ratio = 4.38, 95% confidence interval [95%CI] = 1,13-16,99). Likewise, leukocytosis (> 30,000/mm3) on admission was an indicator for the simultaneous presence of fungal colonization (p = 0.048). The presence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia tends to be a factor of higher probability for the development of colonization (p = 0.067). The most affected colonization site was the rectal mucosa: 89.09 versus 10.9% of the nasal mucosa. CONCLUSION: Vaginal delivery and leukocytosis over 30,000/mm3 on admission were found to be risk factors for fungal colonization during hospitalization.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider how decision-makers in smaller firms interpret the means and conditions of internationalization, and how different modes of interpretation are likely to inform action choices in this process.
Abstract: This study considers how decision-makers in smaller firms interpret the means and conditions of internationalization, and how different modes of interpretation are likely to inform action choices in this process. Drawing on 58 qualitative interviews with the leaders of Brazilian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the clothing industry located in the state of Parana, the results support the contention that different understandings given to the means/conditions of internationalization are associated with different action choices. More specifically, the results indicate that: (a) interpretation changes the criteria and parameters by which rational choices on internationalization are made; (b) a comprehensive explanation of internationalization on the basis of situational characteristics is likely to be inconclusive without taking into account decision-makers' interpretations; (c) particular meanings given to internationalization are likely to inform choice in different ways, (d) managers act on the basis of their inter-subjectively negotiated, shared and sustained reality; and (e) investigative proximity with practitioners is pivotal in order to comprehensively account for their interpretations.
TL;DR: O presente artigo tem como objetivo contribuir para o debate sobre a insercao da avaliacao no ciclo das politicas ambientais no Brasil, discutindo desafios e perspectivas that se apresentam.
Abstract: O presente artigo tem como objetivo contribuir para o debate sobre a insercao da avaliacao no ciclo das politicas ambientais no Brasil, discutindo desafios e perspectivas que se apresentam. Para tanto, e feito um resgate historico da evolucao da avaliacao, discutindo o conceito, classificacao e usos da avaliacao e finalmente a avaliacao de politicas ambientais, com base nos pressupostos de que ferramentas desenvolvidas para a avaliacao de politicas sociais podem ser adaptadas para avaliar politicas ambientais, e ferramentas da area ambiental tambem podem contribuir para o avanco do campo de estudo. As conclusoes mostram que os desafios sao grandes, principalmente na obtencao de dados. Em um primeiro momento, talvez nao seja possivel avaliar impactos de forma ampla, mas e importante avaliar criterios relativos a transparencia, equidade e legitimidade, bem como reconstruir as teorias de implementacao. O uso automatico dos resultados e pouco provavel, mas se a avaliacao faz parte de um arcabouco mais amplo de melhoria da gestao publica, eles repercutem no aperfeicoamento das politicas.
TL;DR: Pharmacological and surgical interventions were more effective compared to changes in lifestyle regarding weight loss and maintenance in the long term, but further studies need to be carried out to examine the comparison between the different interventions available for the treatment of obesity.
Abstract: Objective: to make a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of methods to reduce weight, as follows: surgical, pharmacological and changes in lifestyle, which include exercise and diet. Clinical outcomes of interest were weight loss and long-term loss maintenance. Methods: a search for the keywords “weight loss maintenance” and “obesity treatment” in articles from PubMed, Scielo and Cochrane Library database was performed. The search included articles in English, Portuguese and Spanish published until October 2011. Systematic reviews, meta-analysis and randomized clinical trials that had a follow-up period greater or equal to one year were included. The studies should have obese adults (over 18 years with body mass index greater than 30) as participants and compare different interventions to the treatment of obesity. Results: five articles that fulfill the inclusion criteria were selected, and each of these articles separately studied the effectiveness of Orlistat, Sibutramine, Pramlintide and gastroplasty, in comparison to changes in lifestyle. Gastroplasty presented significant results (p < 0.05) to avoid the total weight regain. Orlistat produced significant weight loss during the first year of treatment and weight gain was reduced with its use in the second year of treatment (p < 0.001). Sibutramine was effective in maintaining weight loss after a weight loss diet with high caloric restriction. Pramlintide showed effectiveness in weight loss and reduction in waist circumference. Conclusions: Pharmacological and surgical interventions were more effective compared to changes in lifestyle regarding weight loss and maintenance in the long term, but further studies need to be carried out to examine the comparison between the different interventions available for the treatment of obesity.
TL;DR: In this article, a conjunto of recomendacoes teorico-metodologic for orienting a realizacao de pesquisas sobre strategy is presented.
Abstract: O presente ensaio busca apresentar um conjunto de recomendacoes teorico-metodologicas com o objetivo de orientar a realizacao de pesquisas sobre estrategia. Inicia-se a partir de uma discussao sobre a evolucao dos estudos sobre estrategia organizacional na literatura, enfatizando seus principais pressupostos e caracteristicas comuns e diferenciadoras, e culmina na apresentacao da perspectiva da estrategia-como-pratica. Apesar das contribuicoes aportadas por esta ultima abordagem em relacao as suas precedentes, afirma-se que ela tenha se desvencilhado demais da dimensao organizacional, elemento proprio da definicao do fenomeno da estrategia, sendo necessario rediscutir a relacao do organizing e strategizing. Seguindo a tendencia da literatura, em que as possibilidades apontam para maior aproximacao entre o pensamento teorico da estrategia e as teorias das organizacoes, sugere-se que a abordagem do institucionalismo organizacional pode contribuir para expandir a perspectiva da estrategia-como-pratica e mediar sua relacao com a abordagem estruturacionista, considerando sua aplicabilidade para a compreensao da estrategia como pratica organizacional. Considera-se, no entanto, que os estudos institucionais sobre estrategia tendem a manter as visoes dualistas das perspectivas tradicionais da area, demandando reorientacao das pesquisas institucionais a partir dos pressupostos da teoria da estruturacao com vistas a ampliacao da capacidade analitica da abordagem. A partir dessa discussao inicial, considera-se a necessidade de compreender a estrategia a fortiori, aceitar sua constituicao como conjunto de praticas espacotemporalmente definido e delimitado, que adquire determinada configuracao e apresenta-se aos pesquisadores e praticantes de maneira distinta, tendo em vista que se desdobra e se desenvolve como fluxo de acoes continuas e descontinuas re(produzidas) a partir de, e com base em, determinadas estruturas sociais e organizacionais. Apos essa reformulacao, indica-se a improdutividade de desconectar estrategia e organizacao, assim como a necessidade de compreender estrategia como pratica organizacional que existe tanto como fluxo rotineiro de acoes individuais - inseridas na duree de praticas cotidianas, integradas social e sistemicamente - quanto como regras e recursos mnemonicamente preservados e que promove a geracao de efeitos que se distanciam espacotemporalmente e que podem ser observados pelo analista em seus fatores precedentes, na dinâmica atual de realizacao e em suas consequencias e implicacoes futuras, uma vez definido o marco analitico empirico.
10 May 2012
TL;DR: In this article, the conselhos editoriais de periodicos brasileiros, a partir da nocao de prestigio e da hipotese da onipresenca subjacente as caracteristicas de estratificacao no campo cientifico.
Abstract: O presente artigo analisou os conselhos editoriais de periodicos brasileiros a partir da nocao de prestigio e da hipotese da onipresenca subjacente as caracteristicas de estratificacao no campo cientifico. A amostra compreendeu 41 periodicos da area de Administracao listados no sistema brasileiro de classificacao de periodicos (Qualis/Capes). Assim, considerando-se as multiplas afiliacoes de pesquisadores em conselhos editoriais, construimos a rede de relacoes entre periodicos e analisamos sua associacao com indicadores de impacto e de qualidade atestada pelo sistema Qualis. Os resultados evidenciaram que periodicos com conselhos editoriais centralmente posicionados na estrutura de rede tenderam a ser mais bem avaliados no sistema Qualis e apresentaram maior percentual de citacao. Concluimos o artigo discutindo aspectos ligados ao cerimonialismo presente na atividade do conselho editorial, tendo em vista o fato de que seu papel extrapola a atividade tecnica de editoria, vinculando-se ao controle interno da ciencia quanto a disseminacao e certificacao do conhecimento cientifico.
TL;DR: In this paper, the perfil dos conselheiros de quatro conselhos setoriais do Municipio de Santo Andre, Portugal, is presented, with the goal of analyzing the influence of fatores, e conselho's lideranca, on the representação of these fatores.
Abstract: Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar o perfil dos conselheiros de quatro conselhos setoriais do Municipio de Santo Andre com a finalidade de compreender de que forma fatores como idade, escolaridade, genero, entre outros, podem influenciar positiva ou negativamente na representividade destes Conselhos. Para isso, foram realizadas entrevistas e feita analise de documentos internos e atas das reunioes dos conselhos. Os resultados demonstram que, embora existam diferencas no que se refere a escolaridade dos representantes da sociedade civil e do poder publico que poderiam refletir uma correlacao de forcas desigual dentro dos conselhos, os representantes da sociedade civil possuem forte lideranca, o que facilita o retorno das informacoes a sociedade e vice-versa. Conclui-se que, para que os conselhos locais tornem-se um canal de participacao mais equilibrado, e preciso investir na capacitacao dos conselheiros e em mecanismos de incentivo a participacao de jovens.
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TL;DR: In this article, Vizeu analyzes the systematically distorted management communication of a department store and finds that these practices are regarded as a refined managerial resource for engendering in the workers a docile and subservient relation with the interests of maximizing economic outcomes.
Abstract: This paper analyzes the systematically distorted management communication of a department store. The attention lies on the communication practices which pursue motivating and controlling the workers. These practices are regarded as a refined managerial resource for engendering in the workers a docile and subservient relation with the interests of maximizing economic outcomes. Methodologically, one used the speech act pragmatic approach, in order to evaluate the discursive forms by manipulating the validity criteria of these acts. The results reveal the dissimulated use of the language with contents reinforcing at competitiveness and aggressiveness. Keywords: Discourse. Distorted Communication. Subjectivity. Artigo submetido em 22 de junho de 2012 e aceito para publicacao em 07 de novembro de 2012. 1 Doutor em Administracao pela EAESP/FGV; Professor do Programa de Pos Graduacao da UNIGRANRIO. Endereco: Rua da Lapa, 86, 9o andar, Centro, CEP 20021-180, Rio de Janeiro-RJ , Brasil. E-mail: fabio.vizeu@gmail.com
TL;DR: In this paper, a pesquisa bibliografica, documental e qualitativa, no ano de 2008, caracterizou-se como estudo de caso exploratorio no Municipio de Santo Andre, SP. A literatura enfatiza que a efetividade dessas instâncias esta ligada, principalmente, a sua estrutura e funcionamento.
Abstract: A complexidade do desenvolvimento sustentavel configura um paradigma em que sao necessarias acoes efetivas de gestao ambiental que, em ultima instância, tem relacao com a formulacao e a implementacao de politicas publicas. Para que haja uma efetiva gestao ambiental no âmbito municipal e necessaria a participacao da sociedade nos processos de gestao. Logo, os conselhos municipais do meio ambiente sao pecas fundamentais na promocao da gestao ambiental local com vistas a uma melhor qualidade de vida. A literatura enfatiza que a efetividade dessas instâncias esta ligada, principalmente, a sua estrutura e funcionamento. Assim sendo, essa pesquisa objetivou a identificacao de oportunidades de melhoria na estrutura e no funcionamento do Conselho Municipal de Gestao e Saneamento Ambiental de Santo Andre (COMUGESAN) como uma contribuicao para sua atuacao na gestao ambiental. Para tanto, utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliografica, documental e qualitativa, no ano de 2008, caracterizando-se como estudo de caso exploratorio no Municipio de Santo Andre, SP. Observou-se que a atuacao de Conselhos Municipais do Meio Ambiente na gestao ambiental transcende as acoes de tomada de decisao, formulacao e implementacao das politicas locais, constituindo-se, sobretudo, como espaco educativo e de construcao da cidadania. Como oportunidades de melhoria, identificaram-se seis aspectos primordiais a serem fortalecidos em sua atuacao: estrutura; composicao e representatividade; capacitacao; educacao em meio ambiente; informacao; avaliacao constante. Com os resultados obtidos, sugere-se que o COMUGESAN adote atividades de capacitacao para aperfeicoar a representatividade, instituindo cursos de formacao de conselheiros e atividades em educacao continuada, bem como a realizacao de diagnosticos internos.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the influence of the combination of the perceived environment, entrepreneurial skills and performance achieved in determining the strategy adopted by small businesses represented by shops and services for pets (pet shops) in the city of Curitiba, Parana State, Brazil.
TL;DR: Em conclusao, pode afirmar-se that existe uma grande propagacao de T. gondii em ambas as especies e a ocorrencia de anticorpos anti- Leishmania spp.
Abstract: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalencia de anticorpos contra Toxoplasma gondii e Leishmania spp. em humanos e caes que vivem em dois assentamentos rurais no norte do Parana. Um questionario epidemiologico foi aplicado para obter informacoes sociodemograficas e possiveis associacoes com as infeccoes, e os dados foram analisados pelo EpiInfo®. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas de 216 pessoas e 169 caes, e testados por imunofluorescencia indireta. A prevalencia de toxoplasmose em humanos foi de 79,1% (171/216) e em caes foi de 82,2% (139/169). Entre as variaveis analisadas para toxoplasmose em humanos a presenca de gatos jovens no domicilio (p = 0,031) e maior frequencia de individuos >18 anos mostraram uma associacao significativa. Uma maior frequencia de soropositivos foi observada em caes com idade >1 ano. A prevalencia de leishmaniose em seres humanos foi de 7,4% (16/216) e em caes foi de 8,2% (14/169). A variavel presenca de floresta a menos de 200 metros da residencia apresentou uma associacao significativa entre os seres humanos e caes. Tambem para os caes, houve associacao com a presenca de materia orgânica (folhas) em torno da casa. Em conclusao, pode afirmar-se que existe uma grande propagacao de T. gondii em ambas as especies e a ocorrencia de anticorpos anti- Leishmania spp. em humanos e caes, indica que ha transmissao de Leishmania spp. nessas localidades.
TL;DR: The results confirm the observations that invasive ductal carcinoma has a higher frequency of loss of heterozygosity events across the 3p region than invasive lobular carcinoma and show that specific losses on 3p26.3, 3p24.2, and 3p14.2 regions are more frequent in ductal than in lobular tumors.
TL;DR: After 12 weeks training was found an increase in walking distance in comparison to pre training and HR was equal to resting values 10min after the test.
Abstract: Purpose : To evaluate the effects of the association of resistive and aerobic exercises training on cardiovas-cular responses in elderly. Methods : Eleven subjects (both genders, 70 ± 5 years) performed twice a week walking and resistive exercises for lower body muscle groups for twelve weeks. The variables were measured before; each four weeks during training and four weeks detraining by six minute walk test, blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) before, immediately after, five and ten minutes after the test. Results were compared by Wilcoxon (p ≤ 0.05). Results : Four weeks training induced reduction of systolic and diastolic BP at resting (120 ± 16 mmHg vs. 138 ± 20 mmHg, p = 0.01; 70 ± 9 mmHg vs. 84 ± 10 mmHg, p = 0.007, respectively) and diminished diastolic BP immediately after the test (78 ± 12 mmHg vs. 86 ± 9 mmHg, p = 0.01) and it was main-tained even after 10min of sub maximal effort, compared before training. After 12 weeks training was found an increase in walking distance (555 ± 65m vs. 514 ± 100m, p = 0.04) in comparison to pre training and HR was equal to resting values 10min after the test.
TL;DR: Aortic valve replacement through minimally invasive techniques, although intraoperative times larger, does not demonstrate affect postoperative results that this case proved best when compared to the traditional approach.
Abstract: OBJETIVO: Demonstrar o uso da cirurgia minimamente invasiva para tratamento da valva aortica e comparar seus resultados com o metodo tradicional. METODOS: Entre 2006 e 2011, 60 pacientes foram submetidos a cirurgia na valva aortica, apos consentimento escrito, destes 40 pela tecnica minimamente invasiva com acesso por minitoracotomia ântero-lateral direita (Grupo 1/G1)e 20 por esternotomia mediana (Grupo 2/G2). Comparamos os tempos operatorios e a evolucao pos-operatoria intra-hospitalar. RESULTADOS: Os tempos medios de circulacao extracorporea (CEC) e pincamento aortico no G1 foram, respectivamente, 142,7 ± 59,5 min e 88,6 ± 31,5 min e, no G2, 98,1 ± 39,1 min e 67,7 ± 26,2 min (P<0,05), uma diferenca nas medianas de 39 minutos no tempo de CEC e 23 minutos no pincamento aortico foram observados a favor da tecnica convencional. A perda sanguinea pelos drenos toracicos foi significativamente menor no grupo minimamente invasivo: 605,1 ± 679,5 ml (G1) versus 1617 ± 1390 ml (G2) (P<0,05). Os tempos medios de internamento em UTI e hospitalar foram menores em G1: 2,3 ± 1,8 dias e 5,5 ± 5,4 dias versus 5,1 ± 3,6 dias e 10 ± 5,1 dias em G2 (P<0,05), respectivamente. O uso de drogas vasoativas no pos-operatorio tambem foi menor no grupo minimamente invasivo 12,8% em G1 versus 45% em G2. CONCLUSAO: Troca valvar aortica com o uso de tecnicas minimamente invasivas, apesar de demonstrar maiores tempos intraoperatorios, nao afeta os resultados posoperatorios, que nesta casuistica mostraram-se melhores quando comparado ao metodo tradicional.