Estrutura de comunicação aplicada à gestão: o caso da Escola Superior de Enfermagem de São Francisco das Misericórdias

Relatório de ProjectoFoi realizado um projecto subordinado ao tema, “Estrutura de Comunicação Aplicada à Gestão: o caso da Escola Superior de Enfermagem de São Francisco das Misericórdias”, tendo por base a questão de partida: Será que a Gestão da Comunicação Organizacional pode contribuir com valor acrescentado para a solidez de uma escola superior de enfermagem privada no contexto do Ensino Superior Nacional? Assim, foi definido o objectivo: Perceber a pertinência da criação de uma estrutura de Comunicação numa escola superior de enfermagem do sector privado, como uma mais-valia para a Gestão, no sentido de garantir a sua solidez no contexto do Ensino Superior Nacional. A organização em estudo é uma escola superior de enfermagem privada, em Lisboa, e a informação foi colhida através de entrevistas a elementos da Direcção e consulta documental em papel e em suporte informático. Os dados foram analisados e reflectidos com recurso a análise de conteúdo e estatística descritiva. Verificou-se que a Escola em estudo, fundada há 59 anos, tem vindo a registar diminuição do número de candidatos ao curso de licenciatura em enfermagem, ao longo dos últimos quatro anos e ainda não criou e implementou uma estrutura de Comunicação. Concluiu-se da pertinência da criação de uma estrutura de Comunicação Organizacional na Escola em estudo, facto que foi reconhecido pela própria Direcção como uma necessidade a colmatar.A study was made on the subject “Communication Structure Applied to Managemen: the case of Escola Superior de Enfermagem de São Francisco das Misericórdias”. The starting point was: Can the Management of Organizational Communication contribute with added value for a Private School of Nursing’s strength in the context of National Higher Education? A goal was set: To realize the relevance of a Communication structure in a Private School of Nursing as a benefit for Management, in a way to secure its hardiness in the context of National Higher Education. The organization under study is a Private School of Nursing, in Lisbon, and the information was gathered through interviews from elements of the Board of Directors and by consulting documents on paper and digital format. The data was analyzed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. This School, founded 59 years ago, has recorded a decrease in the number of applications for the course degree in nursing in the last four years and has detected that lack, but has not implemented a Communication structure. It was of relevance to create an Organizational Communication structure at the school under study, which was recognized by the Board of Directors as a need to bridge

Impact of M&As on organizational performance: The moderating role of HRM centrality

In this study, we examine how the effects of mergers and acquisitions on organizational performance are moderated by human resource management (HRM) centrality. We differentiate three types of ownership change: mergers, bidder, and target acquisitions. The study is anchored on the literatures addressing strategic human resource management and strategic contingencies of intra-organizational power. In an analysis of the data from the 2005 Cranet survey, results showed that (i) formalization attenuated a positive impact of bidder acquisitions and aggravated a negative impact of mergers on performance, but (ii) HRM strategic involvement and centralization of HRM practices boosted a positive impact of bidder acquisitions on performance. The study offers new insights about the role of HRM centrality, and suggests that mergers and acquisitions should be studied as differentiated ownership change processes

Investigação em psicologia do tráfego e transportes em Portugal (1984-1994)

O objectivo último deste artigo é o levantamento e análise crítica das publicações nacionais na última década no âmbito da investigação e intervenção psicológicas no tráfego e nos transportes. Os autores procederam a um confronto da produção nacional com a internacional, sendo referidos os problemas mais relevantes e propostas alterações nas temáticas e nas abordagens em discussão.ABSTRACT------The aim of this article is to survey and analyze national publications in the last decade in what concerns psychological research and interventions in the field of traffic and transports. The authors confronted national and international productions, the main problems in the field are referred and some specific changes in the psychological approach are proposed

Enabling meaningful use of AI-infused educational technologies for children with blindness: Learnings from the development and piloting of the PeopleLens curriculum

Novel AI-infused educational technologies can give children with blindness the opportunity to explore concepts learned incidentally through vision by using alternative perceptual modalities. However, more effort is needed to support the meaningful use of such technological innovations for evaluations at scale and later wide-spread adoption. This paper presents the development and pilot evaluation of a curriculum to enable educators to support blind learners' self-exploration of social attention using the PeopleLens technology. We reflect on these learnings to present four design guidelines for creating curricula aimed to enable meaningful use. We then consider how formulations of "success"by our participants can help us think about ways of assessing efficacy in low-incidence disability groups. We conclude by arguing for our community to widen the scope of discourse around assistive technologies from design and engineering to include supporting their meaningful use

Modulation of Sn concentration in ZnO nanorod array: intensification on the conductivity and humidity sensing properties

Tin (Sn)-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorod arrays (TZO) were synthesized onto aluminum-doped ZnO-coated glass substrate via a facile sonicated sol–gel immersion method for humidity sensor applications. These nanorod arrays were grown at different Sn concentrations ranging from 0.6 to 3 at.%. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the deposited TZO arrays exhibited a wurtzite structure. The stress/strain condition of the ZnO film metamorphosed from tensile strain/compressive stress to compressive strain/tensile stress when the Sn concentrations increased. Results indicated that 1 at.% Sn doping of TZO, which has the lowest tensile stress of 0.14 GPa, generated the highest conductivity of 1.31 S cm− 1. In addition, 1 at.% Sn doping of TZO possessed superior sensitivity to a humidity of 3.36. These results revealed that the optimum performance of a humidity-sensing device can be obtained mainly by controlling the amount of extrinsic element in a ZnO film

The human resources management contribution to social responsibility and environmental sustainability: explorations from Ibero-America

[EN] In this paper we aim to advance the discussion on HRM¿s quest to create value around social responsibility and environmental sustainability. We explore the perceptions reported by Human Resource managers in three Ibero-American countries (Spain, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica). We focus on the hospitality sector, one of particular relevancy for these countries and with significant sustainability challenges. Relying on in-depth interviews in twenty-eight organizations and a mixed-methods approach, we examine HR managers¿ underlying notions around social and environmental issues, stakeholder collaboration, HRM practices, roles and internal organization. Analysis of the interviews suggests varying views on those dimensions, as well as identifies Active and Advanced firms, the latter showing more commitment to sustainability (as part of the organizational culture), usage of HRM practices and engagement with multiple stakeholders. From this empirical exploration and relying on current sustainability developments, we contribute to the literature by outlining an externally-oriented model (centred on corporate priorities, communities¿ flourishing and ecosystems¿ resilience) aiming to advance HRM¿s engagement with sustainability-driven agendas.Alcaraz, JM.; Susaeta-Erburu, L.; Suárez-Ruz, ME.; Colón, C.; Gutierrez, I.; Cunha, R.; Leguizamon, F.... (2017). The human resources management contribution to social responsibility and environmental sustainability: explorations from Ibero-America. The International Journal of Human Resource Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2017.1350732

High-cell-density fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the optimisation of mead production

Mead is a traditional drink that contains 8 % and 18 % (v/v) of ethanol, resulting from the alcoholic fermentation of diluted honey by yeasts. Mead fermentation is a time-consuming process and the quality of the final product is highly variable. Therefore, the present investigation had two main objectives: first, to determine the adequate inoculum size of two commercial wine-making strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the optimisation of mead fermentation; and second, to determine if an increase in yeast pitching rates in batch fermentations altered the resulting aroma profiles. Minor differences were detected in the growth kinetics between the two strains at the lowest pitching rate. With increasing pitching rates net growth of the strain ICV D47 progressively decreased, whereas for the QA23 the increasing inoculum size had no influence on its net growth. The time required to reach the same stage of fermentation ranged from 24 to 96 h depending on the inoculum size. The final aroma composition was dependent on the yeast strain and inoculum size. Fourteen of the twenty-seven volatile compounds quantified could contribute to mead aroma and flavour because their concentrations rose above their respective thresholds. The formation of these compounds was particularly pronounced at low pitching rates, except in mead fermented by strain ICV D47, at 106 CFUs/mL. The esters isoamyl acetate, ethyl octanoate and ethyl hexanoate were the major powerful odourants found in the meads. The results obtained in this study demonstrate that yeast strain and inoculum size can favourably impact mead’s flavour and aroma profiles.The research presented in this paper was partially funded by the Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia, (FCT) and by PTDC projects (contracts PTDC/AGR-ALI/68284/2006). A.P.P. is a recipient of a Ph.D. grant from FCT (SFRH/BD/45820/2008)

Labor-Market Frictions and Optimal Inflation

In central theories of monetary non-neutrality the Ramsey optimal inflation rate varies between the negative of the real interest rate and zero. This paper explores how the interaction of nominal wage and search and matching frictions affect the policy prescription. We show that adding the combination of such frictions to the canonical monetary model can generate an optimal inflation rate that is significantly positive. Specifically, for a standard U.S. calibration, we find a Ramsey optimal inflation rate of 1.11 percent per year

PI3K-δ and PI3K-γ Inhibition by IPI-145 Abrogates Immune Responses and Suppresses Activity in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease Models

SummaryPhosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K)-δ and PI3K-γ are preferentially expressed in immune cells, and inhibitors targeting these isoforms are hypothesized to have anti-inflammatory activity by affecting the adaptive and innate immune response. We report on a potent oral PI3K-δ and PI3K-γ inhibitor (IPI-145) and characterize this compound in biochemical, cellular, and in vivo assays. These studies demonstrate that IPI-145 exerts profound effects on adaptive and innate immunity by inhibiting B and T cell proliferation, blocking neutrophil migration, and inhibiting basophil activation. We explored the therapeutic value of combined PI3K-δ and PI3K-γ blockade, and IPI-145 showed potent activity in collagen-induced arthritis, ovalbumin-induced asthma, and systemic lupus erythematosus rodent models. These findings support the hypothesis that inhibition of immune function can be achieved through PI3K-δ and PI3K-γ blockade, potentially leading to significant therapeutic effects in multiple inflammatory, autoimmune, and hematologic diseases