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Intermediando o risco: novos formatos institucionais na difusão das ferramentas da indústria de capital de risco nos bancos públicos do Brasil
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Cavenaghi, Felipe
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Donadone, Julio César
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7643906508178259
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4880147392951803
The project chased the characterization of the new institutional formats in the diffusion of the logic of venture capital in the public banks of Brazil, as public banks are adopting tools linked to the venture capital industry with the justification of gaining greater financial flexibility, otherwise the agents would use these structures legitimized in the financial market with the purpose of seeking greater innovation leveraging the development of the economy. The collection of data was done through financial reports as well as normative reports. In the analysis the adopted structures and the interactions with the other agents of the financial space were identified with the proposal of an analysis framework taking into account the economic sociology and the theory of the organizations.
Impactos da discrepância entre o trabalho prescrito e real dos fiscais de contrato em universidades públicas federais
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Matias, Érika Pena Bedin
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Fontes, Andréa Regina Martins
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4848646681792317
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4366016311242047
This dissertation discusses the contract inspection service of federal public universities established in the state of São Paulo. Contract inspectors have the responsibility of ensuring compliance with administrative contracts concluded between outsourced companies and universities, through monitoring and inspection. In this context, the purpose of this study is to identify the impacts that the discrepancy between the prescribed and actual work causes to the contract inspectors. To do so, a qualitative research was used, based on a multicaso study delineated by the Activity Ergonomics, in which interviews were applied to fourteen employees from three universities. The results indicate the specificities and the difficulties of the work, investigating the discrepancies between the prescribed and actual work, as well as the impacts that are related to the physical environment, intellectual challenges imposed by the work, control of the emotions, pressures for compliance in the deadlines and administration of conflicts. It was possible to raise and analyze the risks of illness, as well as the strategies adopted to combat illness. However, as they occur individually, they do not lead to a change in the organization of work. With the help of the validation of the results it was possible to make some notes for improvements. In addition, the research points out possibilities to promote restructurings in the current organizational system in order to value human and behavioral development as a perspective in the creation, implantation and dissemination of organizational practices that reconcile productivity and the revitalization of the one who produces, increasing commitment and organizational links.
Métodos de preparo dos músculos do assoalho pélvico para o parto
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Alves, Priscila Godoy Januário Martins
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Driusso, Patricia
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8898319491890063
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6292136102412500
Perineal trauma due to vaginal delivery is a risk factor for the development of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Prenatal methods for preparing the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) for labor such as perineal massage, vaginal dilator Epi-No® and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) have been used as preventive measures for perineal trauma. In this way, two studies were developed. The first study aimed to elaborate an intervention protocol to compare the effects of the three preparation methods of the PFM in the prevention of perineal trauma, and the second study compared the effects of perineal massage, vaginal dilator Epi-No® and PFMT on the perineal integrity of primiparous women. Sixty-three single fetus primigravidae were included with age over 18 years and who wished to have a normal delivery. The evaluation of sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric data and function of the PFM by the PERFECT method was performed. After, participants were randomized into perineal massage group (PMG, n = 21), vaginal dilator group (VDG, n = 21) and PFMT group (PFMTG, n = 21). The techniques were practiced from 34 gestational weeks until delivery. After delivery, the perineal outcomes were assessed and it included the perineal integrity and the characteristics of perineal lacerations (type, location, shape and degree of perineal laceration), as well as the presence of suture and perineal pain. Labor and neonatal data were also collected. A reassessment of PFM function was performed between 45 and 60 days postpartum. The satisfaction with the use of the technique was verified by a structured questionnaire and the number of days of practice of the proposed technique and the degree of discomfort evoked by it was verified through an intervention diary. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the presence of perineal lacerations in the three groups. The PFMTG presented a significant presence of 2nd degree lacerations and episiotomy. The PMG presented higher values of the variables E, R and F after delivery. PMG considered that the technique was not easy to perform while the PFMTG presented less pain and discomfort complaints during the practice of the method. The VDG was the group which considered the technique practiced most unpleasant while the PFMTG considered that the technique helped to relax during delivery. It was concluded that PMG and VDG demonstrate similar effects in relation to perineal integrity and were superior to PFMTG. The post-partum PFM function verified by the P variable was similar between the groups, whereas the PMG presented better muscle condition in the E, R and F variables and the PFMTG presented a better degree of satisfaction in performing the technique, being less annoying to practice it.
A construção do conhecimento em química – no ensino médio – segundo a abordagem Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS)
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Stange, Simone Moraes
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Hayashi, Carlos Roberto Massao
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9136586124586219
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2115193694786833
This thesis had as main objective to develop a methodology of teaching, as instrument for the construction of the knowledge in chemistry, in the secondary education, according to the approach Science, Technology and Society (CTS), in the surroundings of the CTS Education, having as perspective the analysis of the news from A Voz do Brasil - online radio program, through the study of the occurrences and applications of organic chemistry, involving 40 students of the 3rd grade of the "Barão de Antonina" Basic Education School in the city of Mafra, Santa Catarina state. The research was qualitative of an interpretative nature on documents of a sonorous and descriptive nature (online radio program), using the Participant Observation method - in a continuous process, centralized in the field journal annotations and written productions of the students. with Cervo and Bervian (2002), qualitative research - observes, records, analyzes and relates facts or phenomena - without, however, manipulating them, trying to find out precisely how often a phenomenon occurs. Thus, the students organized themselves into teams, which were directed to access the sound and descriptive records of the online radio program A Voz do Brasil and, based on the analysis of the news, created categories of content analysis and elaborated conceptual maps. This work demonstrates the students 'perceptions of the students' perceptions of the chemistry discipline in the organic chemistry segments, making it meaningful, allowing the student to be connected to the extraclass realities experienced in the daily life and providing them with participation effective in the teaching-learning process. The participants became active agents, which contributed to the acquisition of concepts and from this, the study went from mere moments watertight to knowledge for life. Thus contributing to the formation of a conscious society, whose form of study has provided the student with progressive, effective and enjoyable knowledge. Therefore, the constant search of the committed educator led to the improvement of teaching practices for the teaching of chemistry, being possible to enhance that the CTS approach in the context of CTS Education, enables contributions to solve the daily challenges that permeate the trajectory of the 21st century.
Intencionalidade, consciência e caridade nas obras éticas de Pedro Abelardo
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Silva, Pedro Rodolfo Fernandes da
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Oliveira, Carlos Eduardo de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6475768126134000
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3181260521011038
Analyzing the ethical works of Peter Abelard, i.e., Ethica or Scito te Ipsum and Collationes or Dialogus inter Philosophum, Iudaeum et Christianum, it can be said that the Palatine contemplates both the general (theoretical) and particular Ethical orders: his ethical thinking implies a complete analysis in a systematical order. It can be also said that Abelard relied heavily both on the thinkers of the Greek-Roman philosophical tradition, including Aristotle and the Stoics, and on the thinkers of the Christian tradition, among whom Augustine. Departing from this conjunction, Abelard adopts the stoic thesis of the moral indifference of acts to affirm that agent’s intention (intentio) is the only criterion for moral determination. Beyond that, he adopts as the best habit of the soul the Aristotelian notion of virtue, only reached by a great effort and constancy of action. Notwithstanding, this notion seems to contradict moral indifference of acts: despite how great or constant might be the effort to act in a way, this act itself will never be moral per se. This shows how problematic can be the assimilation of traditions assumed by Abelard: stablishing “charity”, source of all virtues, as the fundamental law for moral experience, Abelard interiorizes morality in the individual conscience or mind. In such way, the Aristotelian notion of virtue has nothing but an authoritative value in Abelard’s argument, while charity becomes the good intention that, through the judgment of reason, estimates the divine will and decides to follow it. Therefore, while Stoic moral interiorization presupposes an Ethic in which the virtue’s meaning and purpose is outside the virtue itself, Abelard internalizes moral life in an individual consciousness, in which charity has its purpose and meaning according to its inner decision about following God's will. In such way, charity as good intention and moral criterion contrasts then current penitential practices, whose objectivity of action was the main basis for both the determination of what’s moral or guilty and the imputations of punishment.
Açúcar mascavo adicionado de açúcar bruto de alta polarização (Very High Polarization- VHP): uma avaliação tecnológica visando o desenvolvimento rural da agroindústria familiar
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Andrade, Lucas de Almeida
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Borges, Maria Teresa Mendes Ribeiro
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1800048119205212
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6767810395816403
In Brazil, brown sugar has only the value of polarization as a quality standard required by its own legislation, however, this value (90% polarization) does not represent the reality of the products found in the market. In addition, procedures such as the addition of high polarization (VHP) raw sugar have become frequent since this action can alter the final quality of the product and its processing. It is essential to develop new quality standards to be required for brown sugar, therefore, the quality of brown sugar produced without and with addition of VHP, both without and with pH correction, was evaluated in order to provide subsidies The results obtained show that there was no interaction between the raw material (cane juice with different contents of initial soluble solids) and the process used (addition of VHP with and without pH correction) for the variables used, except for the humidity variable, where the process of addition of VHP sugar accompanied by pH correction was able to influence and modify the raw material, resulting in a product with lower moisture content. Even though there is no such interaction, it should be noted that a new legislation should be drafted on the quality characteristics that brown sugar must have, thus creating a quality and identity standard that can benefit family producers.
Intelectuais orgânicos no desenvolvimento territorial solidário e contra-hegemônico: o caso do banco Palmas
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Carvalho, Hilano José Rocha de
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Shimbo, Ioshiaqui
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6315114291031702
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Zanin, Maria
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9685965969782429
The capitalist social formation imposes to all the relations among the people the domination of the economic and material dimension. Freedom in the democratic social forms in which capitalist social relations reign does not go beyond the right to intensify the processes of production and consumption by a dominant minority. From this, it results a permanent confrontation of ideological forms and between opposing social groups: on the one hand, those who act to maintain intact hierarchical relations and the exploitation of work; on the other hand, those who construct a new kind of plural, solidary and emancipated society. In this scenario, Solidarity Economy emerges as the economic, social, cultural and alternative political base, identified with initiatives based on solidarity, cooperation and self-management. From the solidary economic initiatives, in solidarity finance, the Community Development Banks (CDBs) spread through Brazilian territories from local development. The work of the CDBs goes far beyond the generation of work and income, as it promotes qualitative social changes of a cultural and political character in the territories in which they arise. The objective of this work was to identify the necessary, sufficient and favorable conditions, the difficulties and the limits for the long-term development of the BCDs, in the promotion of the territorial development of solidarity and counter-hegemonic. For this, as an empirical object, the pioneering experience Banco Palmas (located in Palmeiras, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil) was defined as the unique and decisive case. Two theoretical-conceptual and methodological perspectives were taken as basilar, resulting in the formulation of corresponding hypotheses: a) from the conceptual framework of Gramscian political theory, Banco Palmas was analyzed in the relations between internal and external social actors and between social forces and policies in the face of the processes of hegemony and domination; b) from the controversies between social management and strategic management and the conceptual debate of strategy in the context of the Solidarity Economy, the Palmas Bank, the strategic management and planning forms in Solidarity Economy and its effects on the development of the Palmeiras territory were analyzed. The hypotheses were formulated from a method of articulation between evidences, theoretical-conceptual referential and hypotheses, which also guided the collection and analysis of data. The data collection was done by bibliographical research of publications of previous studies and documentary research. For the analysis of the data, the technique of adaptation to the standard and the analysis of time series (in the case of social and financial-economic indicators) were used. As a result, Banco Palmas' strategic management and planning actions are approaching communicative and non-strategic-instrumental social actions, such as social technologies, insofar as they involve the Palmeiras community in interaction and dialogue with various social actors. These actions are coordinated by the organic intellectuals present at Banco Palmas, counting on the solidarity, support and alliance with organic intellectuals of higher social strata with civil society and the State, being the necessary and essential conditions for the long-term development of the Banco Palmas. With this work, it is hoped to contribute to the emergence of a Solidarity Economy praxis centered on a territorial development that is solidary and counter-hegemonic, as it was found, even if embryonically, in the case of Banco Palmas.
O Plano de Ações Articuladas (PAR) na visão da gestão de redes de ensino paulista
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Abram, Larissa Moitinho
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Silva, Flávio Caetano da
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7889803676083470
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8586395864460598
This dissertation aims to research one of the educational financing public policies, the Articulated Actions Plan – AAP, which consists in a planning tool for municipal and state education secretariats that, when joining to this plan, the Secretary of Education in charge for it develops, together with directors, coordinators, teachers and members of the community the diagnosis, objectives and actions to the education network within its competence. From the object of study, we aim to understand the perception of the educational managers involved in the elaboration and implementation of the AAP in relation to their participation and autonomy. Our considerations about our analysis subject became possible insofar as we established contact with the municipal education agents involved in the plan, and due to the questions, that surrounded us throughout the process, such as public policies for financing education are they means to democratic practice? What is the participation of the managers in the elaboration and implementation of the AAP? There being clear the positivities resulting from the plan and the old practices maintained by the AAP, we formalized some specific objectives, as to verify, at the municipal level, what has changed, what advances were noticed and what is missing to make this public policy a way of relating, more horizontally with other governmental instances. To answer some of the previously elaborated questions some theoretical concepts that are considered essentials to the composition of this dissertation were listed, such as democratic management, autonomy, educational management and public financing policy. As a methodology, we contemplated for the research performed the analysis of French discourse in the writings of Michel Foucault as the main source to understand what was stated by the municipal managers of education during the recorded interviews, adding to them discussions pertinent to elements pertaining to the management, relations between municipal and federal entities, among others. Regarding to the empirical part, three municipalities of São Paulo were selected to participate in the Continuing Education Course of Municipal Councilors of the Municipal Council of Education offered by the agreement MEC-UFSCar and enabled through the Basic Education Secretariat (BES). The people who were interviewed were selected because of their familiarity with the AAP or those who were present in the elaboration of the plan at the moment of its implementation in the municipality. From the collected interviews, we observed that the discourses concerning the participation and the autonomy of the representatives in the implementation in the RAP did little advance, since it was observed the reinforcement in the position of executors to the detriment of the autonomy and the division of powers, thus making it impossible experiences that could enable subjects to make changes in the perceptions of these concepts.
Ministério Público Federal, cidadania, justiça e planejamento estratégico
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-13)
Rodrigues, Marcos de Souza
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Justo, Carolina Raquel Duarte de Mello
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9209489935777843
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2939485669592221
This dissertation sheds light majorly on the social action of the Brazilian Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in the enlargement of access to justice and promotion of citizenship and, secondly, by the model of public administration adopted to strengthen the Institution. Its purpose is to analyze the recent political and judicial action of the Institution. It aims to verify if the strategy of approach to the mainstream media, which occurred in conjunction with recent cases of corruption, tends to promote broader access to justice and citizenship, objectives created by the 1988 Brazilian Constitution and highlighted in the 2011 Strategic Planning. It analyzes the Institution's growing exposure in the media and the quantitative of the social activity between 2006 and 2016 represented in this study by: Public Civil Actions, Recommendations, Terms of Conduct Adjustment, Public Hearings, Civil Inquiries and additionally, quantitative reports of citizen’s complaints about social rights and criminal judicial actions and prosecutions internal procedures. Quantitative data collected on the transparency website were submitted to graphic analysis that could indicate trends in the institution's social activity and possible correlation with the institution's approach to the media. The results indicate a tendency of growth in the institutional activities of the social area as a whole in possible correlation with the increase of the approach of the institution with the Media. These results suggest an increase in access to justice and promotion of citizenship in the analyzed period, indicating, in the alternative, that of using Strategic Planning to develop social performance seems correct choice toward strengthen the institution. The certification of this trend and of cause and effect relationships requires further studies.
Aprendiz de descritores de mistura gaussiana
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-14)
Freitas, Breno Lima de
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Almeida, Tiago Agostinho de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5368680512020633
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/9494175519218074
For the last decades, many Machine Learning methods have been proposed aiming categorizing data. Given many tentative models, those methods try to find the one that fits the dataset by building a hypothesis that predicts unseen samples reasonably well. One of the main concerns in that regard is selecting a model that performs well in unseen samples not overfitting on the known data. In this work, we introduce a classification method based on the minimum description length principle, which naturally offers a tradeoff between model complexity and data fit. The proposed method is multiclass, online and is generic in the regard of data representation. The experiments conducted in real datasets with many different characteristics, have shown that the proposed method is statiscally equivalent to the other classical baseline methods in the literature in the offline scenario and it performed better than some when tested in an online scenario. Moreover, the method has proven to be robust to overfitting and data normalization which poses great features a classifier must have in order to deal with large, complex and real-world classification problems.
Educação ambiental: o jogo didático como ferramenta de ensino no zoológico
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-14)
Barros, Jéssyca Danieli
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Ortolano, Sílvia Maria de Campos Machado
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Fujihara, Ricardo Toshio
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1863735094370774
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2776-5559
Environments such as zoos are becoming less visited, especially by children and young people. It is important, therefore, for zoos to seek more interactive activities, such as educational games, which can provide a more ludic and enjoyable experience, and serve as a tool in Environmental Education. Thus, the objective of this study was to develop an educational game as a facilitating tool for teaching and learning about some species of animals present in the Zoológico Municipal Engenheiro Cid Almeida Franco (PEMA, Americana, SP), based on the card game Super Trunfo® (Grow Jogos e Brinquedos Ltda.). A bibliographic survey of more than 400 species present was conducted, and 32 were selected based on the following criteria: i) the degree of threat of extinction; ii) whether the animals are exotic; and iii) species that do not have characteristics known to the general public. After this stage, periodic visits were made to the enclosures to observe the animals in captivity and obtain photographs. The material developed was called "Zoo Cards - The Animal Super Trunfo," and the adopted characteristics were weight, development, litter size, longevity, and threat of extinction. The game accommodates two to eight participants, is rated for all ages, and can be played by any literate person. Additionally, it will be available for download (free access) and printing on the PEMA website (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361265721_Zoo_Cards_-_manualpdf) and (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361265499_Zoo_Cards_-_cartaspdf). To assess the quality of the material produced, a questionnaire was administered to a group of 15 participants, whose responses followed the Likert scale. Overall, "Zoo Cards" received a good evaluation, mainly for being a fun activity that involves the cooperation/competition relationship in an educational context, making the teaching and learning process more comprehensive and interactive. Zoos have a significant influence on connecting people with nature and are vital for building support for preservation. The educational game, in this context, can be an important agent, engaging visitors in preservation behaviors and respect for biodiversity.
Tarefa e atividade de projeto na concepção de unidades produtivas. O caso do projeto de uma fábrica eletro metalurgica
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-14)
Tonin, Luiz Antonio
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Menegon, Nilton Luiz
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5461487552981919
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/1835542837415565
This thesis aproaches the process of designing an appliance factory that produces mainly: fans, exhaust fans and extractors of fruit juice. The company has a high level of verticalization in its production process and has around 500 employees. In this work it is used the qualitative research to the generation of theory, as a methodology, starts from the perspective of Reflective Practice (SCHÖN, 1983), in which the reflection will be realized from the application of the SimuCAD method. The objective is to present a description of what happens in the design process, which addresses the method and perspective of technical construction and the perspective of designers activity as a social construction. From this description the work presents a working model for the project process in question. Five specific contributions for the technical and social perspective are presented: (i) ABC Composed Classification, (ii) Expected Capacity Equation, (iii) Horizontal Weighted Moving Average used in Demand Forecasting, (iv) Presentation of the process of project in the technical and social perspective (v) Insertion of knowledge derived from the real activity of the designer in the theory on Industrial Facilities Design. In particular, the contributions help to highlight gaps in the theory of factory design and help to build knowledge for this research field. The thesis is structured in five chapters, the first presents an introduction to the research problem and to the methodological aspects, as well as the thesis organization and its limitations. In the second chapter a review is presented, it provides an immersion in the body of established knowledge. In the third chapter we present a discussion about methodological aspects and an introduction about Reflective Practice. The fourth chapter presents the results obtained in the design process and the fifth chapter presents the considerations and contributions of the text from the perspective of the established body of knowledge. The thesis is completed presenting a representative model of how the factory design theory is structured. This theory is fundamentally based on the level of prescribed work for designers, in this sense, the thesis proposes reflections at the level of real work in the project and highlights such aspects in the context of a case.
Por detrás das telas: uma análise da postura reativa das vítimas de cyberbullying
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-14)
Vaz, Thaís Emília Rodrigues
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Zuin, Antônio Álvaro Soares
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/5543562307373287
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3443220069501207
Cyberbullying is characterized by virtual violence that spreads through the technological media connected to the Internet, in which there is the distribution of repetitive episodes of exposure, humiliation, aggression and threats directed at the particularities of the victims. Thus, the propagators of Cyberbullying, using the speed with which the posts are shared by Cyberspace, aim to reach the public by disseminating content in which victims are caricatured and their faces become the image of their expositions and humiliations. Thus, many victims of Cyberbullying, using the same viral context of virtual social networks, are instigated to reveal details and repercussions of their cases, evidencing the forms of aggression, characteristics of the aggressors and viewers. These victims still give instructions on how a user can act and protect themselves from virtual violence. Based on the need to investigate the reactive nature of Cyberbullying victims and to observe if this behavior causes significant impacts in online communities, this study intends to analyze video material and campaigns against Cyberbullying attacks, qualifying the reaction of users against these depositions.
Evaluation of TI-6AL-4V friction surfacing coatings reinforced with carbides
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-14)
Feliciano, Carlos Alberto Belei
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Alcântara, Nelson Guedes de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3123107570992184
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/3611049154202039
Friction surfacing is a thermo-mechanical process employed to deposit coatings in solid state resorting to friction between a rotating consumable rod and a substrate. The current work focuses on deposition of Ti-6Al-4V coatings reinforced with carbide particles (TiC, B4C and SiC) on Ti-6Al-4V substrate. Particles were added using holes drilled into the rod tip. Different configurations of hole placements within the rod were correlated with process behavior, coating quality, deposition efficiency and particle distribution within the deposits. Configurations varied in number of holes and their distance to the rod’s cross-sectional center. Holes placed near to the rod center increased axial forces during the plastification stage, whereas particles in holes far off the rod center were mainly expelled, not yielding as much effect on the process response. An increase in number of holes amplified the effects of the hole distance. The axial force during plastification stage affected both coating appearance and process efficiency. No full intermixing of coating material and particles during deposition occurred, thereby preventing a uniform distribution of particles throughout the coatings. Particles were mostly deposited along trails, which influenced the behavior of growing grains during recrystallization. B4C and SiC particles underwent dissolution, whose degree was influenced by the rotational speed. Moreover, a refined α-Ti microstructure was reported, related to the development of shear bands independent of the particles’ presence.
Precauções específicas : vivências de pacientes internados
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-14)
Jesus, Josélia Batista de
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Figueiredo, Rosely Moralez de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2597491235073085
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4843544882174954
“Specific precautions” are measures taken during the hospitalization of patients with a suspect or a diagnosis of air or contact transmitted diseases. Those measures involve the utilization of private rooms or individual protection equipment and aim at preventing cross infection. The permanence in precaution can provoke different emotions in these individuals. This study’s goal is to learn about the perception, significance and repercussions of the specific precautions to the hospitalized patient. It is a qualitative study, using the clinical qualitative methodology and the theoretical references of vulnerability. For the data collection stage, semi-directed interviews were utilized, and the data was analyzed through the thematic model of the content analysis. It has been identified three thematic units: “received orientation”, “perceptions about the private room”, and the “stigma associated with the condition of ‘isolation’”. Under “received orientation”, it has been observed a lack of information and mistakes about the real cause for implementing the precautions. In the unit “perceptions about the private room”, it has been identified not only favorable perceptions, like privacy, not having to share a room, and the sensation of being more protected and being better served, but also unfavorable ones, like feelings of despair, anguish and boredom for being alone and restricted to their room. In the last unit, “stigma associated with the condition of ‘isolation’”, it has been identified embarrassment related to the stigma of being in a unit called “isolation”, and fear for being segregated from the other patients and from their families. It is considered that this study can contribute to health services by broadening their vision beyond the controlling of the dissemination of microorganisms. It is perceived that the information offered to the patient is not adequate, varying from the total lack of information to mistaken justifications, which can contribute for the non-engagement of the patient and their families in the adoption of necessary measures. In addition, the hospitalization in specific precaution has caused in the interviewed patients the sensation of receiving better assistance, but also caused feelings of loneliness and anguish, as well as reinforced the perception of stigma, which in turn intensified their vulnerability.
Unicidade para equações dos tipos: Burgers, Kuramoto-Sivashinsky e Schrödinger
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-15)
Zapata, Miguel Angel Cuayla
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Kondo, Cezar Issao
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0900348462714778
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Santos Filho, José Ruidival Soares dos
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/6112529384454347
Based on Carleman's estimates and under certain conditions of linear exponential decay we prove uniqueness for equations of type: Burgers, Kuramoto-Sivashinsky and Schrödinger.
Uma apresentação dos métodos de Pontos Interiores na radioterapia e sua comparação com o método Simplex
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-15)
Freitas, Paula Renata de Morais Gomes
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Carvalho, Silvia Maria Simões de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/8244087426759161
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0040475583715968
This work aims to present the Internal Points Methods and to compare the Simplex Method, when applied in the resolution of problems related to the optimal concentration of radiation in the treatment of cancer through radiotherapy. The optimum concentration is related to the higher intensity of radiation associated with less damage to the vital organs. This dissertation was based on works on radiotherapy treatment, aiming to make a comparison between two methods widely used to find an optimal concentration.
Estratégias competitivas e tecnologia de informação no polo calçadista de Jaú/SP
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-15)
Moschetto, Danilo Augusto
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Alves Filho, Alceu Gomes
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7885557554922569
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/0234923460537082
This thesis aims to investigate how Information Technology (IT) can support the formulation and implementation of competitive strategies in small and medium-sized companies in the footwear hub of Jaú / SP. Technological development in the areas of IT and telecommunications, especially since the end of the 20th century, has resulted in dramatic changes in society and, among the most visible effects, is the increase in communication capacity and access to information. Along with the hardware development, several systems and methods were created and implemented to support and improve various business activities: from simple spreadsheet use in customer tabulation to complete management of activities through systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Despite the development of IT, companies make little use of technology to support the development and deployment of their competitive strategies. Few papers in the literature discuss this relationship of support to competitive strategy, especially in the footwear industry, where literature is scarce. This study was developed in two stages: a survey was carried out, aiming to collect data on the general state of the APL (local productive arrangement) in relation to the producers of footwear and their competitive strategies, and then five case studies were carried out. The results show that companies employ diverse competitive strategies as well have different levels of automation and IT support in their tasks. Although issues related to cost, labor and training are still considered limiting factors in the implementation of support systems, some companies employ IT in the development of differentiated competitive strategies, which gives them better conditions to operate in the market. The main results of this work include, in addition to the discussion of the IT support to competitive strategies of the companies: the presentation of a scenario of the local footwear industry from the survey data, which confirmed some indications from the literature; the creation of a model of IT used by companies that includes their driving elements (legal and industry requirements, administrative complexity and support of the competitive strategy); the theoretical and practical identification of strategic actions supported by IT elements; and the discussion about how IT can help the development of competitive strategies through the support of administrative operations and the creative elements of them.
Adição de resíduo termofixo em matriz de polipropileno reciclado: análise de propriedades térmicas e mecânicas
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-15)
Prestes Pires, Pamela Galera
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Botaro, Vagner Roberto
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/2907189124654066
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Paiva, Jane Maria Faulstich de
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/7926832511513537
The proper disposal of solid waste has driven studies to enable the use of recycled materials and waste. So, in this work were molded composites using raw materials from industrial waste and evaluated several mechanical and thermal properties of composites developed. As thermoplastic matrix was used recycled polypropylene (PP) and as filler was used the residue containing thermosetting powder from high-pressure laminate manufacture process (HPL) in the proportions 10%, 14%, 20%, 30% and 40% by weight, obtaining the composites. In order to evaluate the mechanical properties of recycled PP and their composites were performed test of tensile, flexural and Charpy impact. In order to evaluate the thermal properties were performed test of softening temperature, thermal deflection temperature, dynamic-mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), thermal behavior by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and degree of crystallinity. In addition, were performed analyzes of density and morphological analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).The elongation, tensile and flexural strength reduced with the addition of the HPL. The flexural modulus did not change until an addition of 20%, however, the stiffness increased with 30% and 40% of HPL which contains thermosetting. The softening temperatures in relation to the recycled PP increased with the addition of 40% of the HPL. In the temperature of thermal deflection the addition of 40% of the residue caused increase when compared to the recycled PP. The presence of thermoset residue reduced tenacity of the recycled matrix from addition of 14% of HPL. The density showed increase from adding 10% of HPL. The storage modulus improved with the addition of filler. There was no change in the melting and crystallization temperature. The degree of crystallinity of recycled matrix increases with increasing amount of HPL present in the composite; and an addition of HPL showed good dispersion in the recycled PP matrix. In general, it is considered that the best results of mechanical properties (flexion and tensile) and thermal properties of composites were obtained with addition of 40% of HPL. So the use of HPL as reinforcing filler in composites is feasible and can be used for example in the manufacture of supermarket boxes, pallets, chairs, internal coating of vehicles and among others.
Eosinófilos como células apresentadoras de antígeno durante a infecção experimental por toxocara canis
(Universidade Federal de São Carlos, 2017-12-15)
Rodolpho, Joice Margareth de Almeida
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Anibal, Fernanda de Freitas
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4918261968772806
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https://lattes.cnpq.br/4211898266944174
Eosinophils are multifunctional cells that have pro-inflammatory cytotoxic activities and stimulate CD4 + T cells in experimental models of allergy and parasitic infections. Eosinophils, when exposed to antigens are activated and express CD38 / CD69 molecules and exhibit increased expression of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC-II), CD80 and CD86, suggesting their role as atypical cells in the Presentation of Antigens. In the present study, we evaluated the hypothesis that, in addition to professional APCs (monocyte, dendritic and B cell), eosinophils are activated by Toxocara canis antigens and express a range of cell surface markers characteristic of antigen presenting cells. Thus, contributing to the immune responses induced in the experimental model by Visceral Migrans Larva syndrome associated with T. canis infection (VLMS). By means of flow cytometric assays the cell profiles of antigen-presenting cells were evaluated during T. canis experimental infection. Data analysis demonstrated that, during murine T. canis infection, peripheral blood, spleen and bone marrow eosinophils showed regulated expression of CD69 / MHC-II / CD80 / CD86, assuming a role as APC in comparison with the antigen presenting cells. Unlike eosinophils of the spleen and bone marrow, circulating eosinophils showed increased expression of activation markers along with APC-related molecules after T. canis infection. The same activation was not observed for professional APCs in the same compartments. Improved connectivity between eosinophils and T cells in T. canis infected mice in all three compartments (peripheral blood, spleen and bone marrow) also supports the hypothesis that eosinophils may play a role as PCA during T. canis infection. In addition, in vitro stimulation of T. canis antigen resulted in activation and elevation of regulation of APC-related molecules by eosinophils derived from bone marrow. These findings strongly suggest that T. canis infection reshapes eosinophils to act as APCs in this infection and not only as an effector cell in the control of parasitic infection.