The Representation of the Poor in American Society: A Subjective Estimate of the Prospects of Democracy

In this paper we investigate stability and inter-action measures for interconnected systems that have beenproduced by decomposing a large-scale linear system into aset of lower order subsystems connected in feedback. We beginby analyzing the requirements for asymptotic stability throughgeneralized dissipation inequalities and storage functions. Usingthis insight we then describe various metrics based on a system’senergy dissipation to determine how strongly the subsystemsinteract with each other. From these metrics a decompositionalgorithm is described.QC 20120206</p

Students, Universities and Employers: Why We All Win When We Promote Social Justice through SoTL

This essay discusses the benefits of promoting social justice through the scholarship of teaching and learning. We start by highlighting the prevalence of injustices and discrimination (racism, sexism, homophobia, heteronormativity) experienced on college campuses in the US. We go on to highlight the (1) outcomes associated with social justice centered teaching and learning activities and (2) ways this approach makes students more valuable to potential employers upon graduation. We conclude with a call for campus wide promotion of social justice as both micro (classroom) and macro (university) level interventions are needed to truly create equitable learning spaces

PROPOSTA DE MAPEAMENTO DE PROCESSOS DE ARMAZENAGEM EM CENTRO DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE SUPERMERCADOS DE FORTALEZA/CE UTILIZANDO BPMN

International audienceWAREHOUSE IS ONE OF THE AREAS THAT LEAD TO GREATS AMOUNTS OF COSTS TO THE RETAIL SECTOR. THAT BEING SAID, THEIR PROCESSES MUST BE CONSTANTLY OBSERVED TO REDUCE INEFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES. SO, THIS ARTICLE AIMS TO MAP THE PROCESSES OF STORAGE OFF A DISTRIBUTION CENTER SUPERMARKET IN FORTALEZA/ CE AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE USE OR BUSINESS PROCESS MODELER NOTATION (BPMN). IN ORDER TO DO SO, BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED AND PROCESSES OF A CD IN FORTALEZA WERE MAPPED. FAILURES IN STOCKAGE AND PRODUCT PICKING WERE OBSERVED. TO SOLVE THOSE ISSUES, NEW PROCESSES FLOWS WERE GENERATED AND THE MOST LIKELY CHANGES WERE POINTED OUT TO BE IMPLEMENTED WITH USE OF TECHNOLOGY.A ARMAZENAGEM É UMA DAS ÁREAS QUE MAIS ACARRETAM CUSTOS PARA O SETOR VAREJISTA, DEVENDO SEUS PROCESSOS SEREMCONSTANTEMENTE OBSERVADOS PARA A REDUÇÃO DE ATIVIDADES DESNECESSÁRIAS. DESTA FORMA, O PRESENTE ARTIGO PRETENDE MAPEAR OS PROCESSOS DE ARMAZENAGEM DE UM CENTRO DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE SUPERMERCADO EM FORTALEZA/CE E PROPOR MELHORIAS, ATRAVÉS DO USO BUSINESS PROCESS MODELER NOTATION OU MODELAGEM DE PROCESSOS DE NEGÓCIO (BPMN). PARA TAL, FOI LEVANTADO PESQUISA BIBLIOGRÁFICA E MAPEADO OS PROCESSOS DE UM CD EM FORTALEZA. PODE-SE OBSERVAR FALHAS NA ESTOCAGEM E NA SEPARAÇÃO DE PRODUTOS. PARA SOLUCIONAR ESTES PROBLEMAS, FORAM ELABORADOS NOVOS FLUXOS DE PROCESSOS E APONTADOS POSSÍVEIS MUDANÇAS A SEREM IMPLANTADAS COM A UTILIZAÇÃO DA TECNOLOGI

Effects of plyometric versus optimum power load training on components of physical fitness in young male soccer players

Purpose: The current study aimed to compare the effects of plyometric (PT) versus optimum power load (OPL) training on physical performance of young high-level soccer players. Methods: Athletes were randomly divided into PT (horizontal and vertical drills) and OPL (squat + hip thrust exercises at the load of maximum power output) interventions, applied over 7 weeks during the in-season period. Squat and countermovement jumps, maximal sprint (10 and 30 m), and change of direction (COD; agility t test) were the pretraining and posttraining measured performance variables. Magnitude-based inference was used for within- and between-group comparisons. Results: OPL training induced moderate improvements in vertical squat jump (effect size [ES]: 0.97; 90% confidence interval [CI], 0.32–1.61) and countermovement jump (ES: 1.02; 90% CI, 0.46–1.57), 30-m sprint speed (ES: 1.02; 90% CI, 0.09–1.95), and COD performance (ES: 0.93; 90% CI, 0.50–1.36). After PT training method, vertical squat jump (ES: 1.08; 90% CI, 0.66–1.51) and countermovement jump (ES: 0.62; 90% CI, 0.18–1.06) were moderately increased, while small enhancements were noticed for 30-m sprint speed (ES: 0.21; 90% CI, −0.02 to 0.45) and COD performance (ES: 0.53; 90% CI, 0.24–0.81). The 10-m sprint speed possibly increased after PT intervention (small ES: 0.25; 90% CI, −0.05 to 0.54), but no substantial change (small ES: 0.36; 90% CI, −0.40 to 1.13) was noticed in OPL. For between-group analyses, the COD ability and 30-m sprint performances were possibly (small ES: 0.30; 90% CI, −0.20 to 0.81; Δ = +1.88%) and likely (moderate ES: 0.81; 90% CI, −0.16 to 1.78; Δ = +2.38%) more improved in the OPL than in the PT intervention, respectively. Conclusions: The 2 different training programs improved physical performance outcomes during the in-season period. However, the combination of vertically and horizontally based training exercises (squat + hip thrust) at optimum power zone led to superior gains in COD and 30-m linear sprint performances

Avaliação dos parâmetros neuromusculares em adolescentes jogadores de futebol: efeitos da idade cronológica, da maturação esquelética e do tamanho corporal

Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Desportos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física, Florianópolis, 2015.Introdução. A força muscular e a capacidade de desenvolver força rápida são importantes componentes neuromusculares para o desempenho físico de adolescentes jogadores de futebol. Objetivo. Analisar a influência da idade cronológica, da maturação esquelética e do tamanho corporal sobre a produção de torque (isométrico, concêntrico e excêntrico), a taxa de desenvolvimento de torque e a taxa de ativação muscular em adolescentes jogadores de futebol. Método. A amostra incluiu 55 jogadores de futebol de dois grupos etários, sub-15 (14,00-14,99 anos; n=25) e sub-16 (15,00-15,99 anos; n=30). Cada jogador foi classificado como atrasado, normomaturo e adiantado na maturidade esquelética baseado na diferença entre a idade esquelética e a idade cronológica. Além disso, os jogadores foram alocados em três grupos de tamanho corporal baseado no próprio valor de massa corporal (MC): menor MC (MC MC percentil 66). O pico de torque isométrico (PTISO), concêntrico (PTCON), excêntrico (PTEXC) e a taxa de desenvolvimento de torque (TDT) dos extensores (E) e flexores (F) do joelho foram determinados no dinamômetro isocinético. A taxa de ativação muscular isométrica foi avaliada pela eletromiografia de superfície. As comparações entre os diferentes grupos foram realizadas utilizando a análise de variância (ANOVA) one-way e a análise de covariância (ANCOVA). O nível de significância de 5% foi considerado para todas as análises estatísticas. Resultados. O PTISO-E, PTISO-F, PTCON-E e PTEXC-E aumentaram significantemente com a idade cronológica, enquanto o PTCON-F e o PTEXC-F não foram diferentes entre os grupos etários. Os jogadores mais pesados tiveram maiores valores de PTISO-F, PTCON-E, PTEXC-E, PTCON-F e PTCON-E comparado aos jogadores com menor MC e MC intermediária. Entretanto, a maturação esquelética não exerceu nenhum efeito sobre a produção do torque, independentemente da ação muscular e do grupo muscular. Jogadores do sub-16 e com maior MC apresentaram maiores valores para a TDT dos extensores do joelho comparado aos jogadores sub-15 e com menor MC, respectivamente. Entretanto, a TDT dos extensores do joelho não variou entre os grupos de maturidade esquelética. Nenhuma diferença significante foi observada para a TDT dos flexores do joelho e taxa de ativação muscular isométrica entre os grupos etários, maturacionais e de tamanho corporal. Conclusão. O efeito da idade cronológica e do tamanho corporal sobre o torque muscular e a TDT em jogadores defutebol entre 14-15 anos parece ser dependente das ações e dos grupos musculares envolvido no movimento.Abstract : Introduction. Muscle strength and the ability to develop rapid strength are important neuromuscular components for physical performance of adolescent soccer players. Purpose. To analyze the influence of chronological age, skeletal maturation and body size on torque production (isometric, concentric and eccentric), rate of torque development and muscle activation rate in young soccer players. Method. The total sample included 55 soccer players of two age groups, under-15 (14,00-14,99 years; n=25) and under-16 (15,00-15,99 years; n=30). Each player was classified as late, average and early skeletally mature based on difference between skeletal and chronological ages. Furthermore, players were allocated in to three body size groups based on your own body mass (BM): lower BM (BM percentile 66). Peak torque during isometric (PTISO), concentric (PTCON) and eccentric (PTECC) muscular actions and rate of torque development (RTD) for the knee extensors (E) and flexors (F) were assessed by isokinetic dynamometry. Isometric muscle activation rate was determined by surface electromyography (EMG). Comparisons were made using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). An alpha level of 5% was set for all statistical analyses. Results. Under-16 players had higher values for PTISO-E, PTISO-F, PTCON-E and PTEXC-E compared to their younger peers, whereas no significant differences were observed for PTCON-F and PTEXC-F between age groups. Heavier players presented consistently higher values for PTISO-F, PTCON-E, PTEXC-E, PTCON-F and PTCON-E compared to players with lower and intermediate BM. However, skeletal maturation did not have any influence on torque production, regardless of muscle actions and groups. Under-16 and heavier players showed higher absolute RTD than the under-15 and lighter players during knee extension, respectively. In contrast, RTD during knee extension did not differ among players of contrasting skeletal maturity status. Chronological age, skeletal maturity and body size were not significant sources of variation for RTD during knee flexion and isometric muscle activation rate during both knee extension and flexion. Conclusion. The effect of chronological age and body size on torque production and RTD in soccer players aged 14-15 years seem be dependent on both muscle actions and groups involved in the movement