A IMPORTÂNCIA DA COMUNICAÇÃO NA TRANSFERENCIA DO CONHECIMENTO E NA CRIAÇÃO DE UMA VISÃO COMPARTILHADA – UM ESTUDO DE CASO

This article aims to present a Communication Plan, to support the transfer of knowledge and the creation of a shared vision among the members of the Research and Development Project. The theoretical framework is based on the areas of Project Management, Knowledge Management and Organizational Communication. Methodologically it is characterized as an interorganizational, interproject research of experimental development. The results are not yet effective, however, based on the actions implemented up to present time, it can be inferred that the communication is an important element in the transfer of knowledge and the creation of a shared vision.Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar el Plan de Comunicación que tiene por objeto apoyar la transferencia de conocimiento y la creación de una visión compartida entre los integrantes de un Proyecto de Investigación y Desarrollo. El referencial teórico se basa en las áreas da Gestión de Proyectos, Gestión del Conocimiento y Comunicación Organizacional. Metodológicamente se caracteriza cómo una investigación experimental, intra-proyecto e inter-organizacional. Los resultados todavía no son efectivos en razón del poco tiempo de implantación del proyecto. Sin embargo, con base en las acciones implantadas se puede inferir que la Comunicación es un elemento importante en la transferencia de conocimiento y en la creación de una visión compartida.Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar o Plano de Comunicação, que visa a apoiar a transferência de conhecimento e a criação de uma visão compartilhada entre os integrantes de um Projeto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento. O referencial teórico baseia-se nas áreas da Gestão de Projetos, Gestão do Conhecimento e Comunicação Organizacional. Metodologicamente caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa experimental, intraprojeto e interorganizacional. Os resultados ainda não são efetivos em razão do pouco tempo de implantação do projeto; contudo, com base nas ações já implantadas, pode-se inferir que a Comunicação é um elemento importante na transferência do conhecimento e na criação de uma visão compartilhada

Gestão da informação e do conhecimento em projetos de pesquisa e desenvolvimento – um estudo de caso

This article aims to present the Information and Knowledge Management Plan, which aims to support the processes of creation, acquisition, sharing, storage, (re)use, protection and transfer of information and knowledge, proposed for a Research and Development Project for the sponsor enterprise/client - Celesc Distribution, company from the electricity sector in Santa Catarina and executed by the Institute of Studies and Energy Management – INERGE. The project is part of the R&D program of the National Electric Energy Agency - ANEEL in accordance with the law number no 9.991/2000. The theoretical reference is based on the areas of Project Management and Knowledge Management. Methodologically it is characterized as an interorganizational, interproject research of experimental development. The results are not effective yet, due to the little time of implementation of the project. However it may be inferred that the systematization of the information and knowledge from a single environment, in addition to giving support to the development of the activities of the project teams, will support the processes of information and knowledge management and, essentially, the transfer of the information and knowledge from the executor company and its partners to the sponsor/client company.Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar o Plano de Gestão da Informação e do Conhecimento, que visa a apoiar os processos de criação, aquisição, compartilhamento, armazenamento, (re)utilização, proteção e transferência das informações e conhecimentos, proposto para um Projeto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento (P&D) para a empresa patrocinadora / cliente - Celesc Distribuição, empresa do setor elétrico de Santa Catarina e executado pelo Instituto de Estudos e Gestão Energética – INERGE. O projeto insere-se no programa de P&D da Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica – ANEEL, em conformidade com a lei no 9.991/2000 e alterações posteriores. O referencial teórico baseia-se nas áreas da Gestão de Projetos e Gestão do Conhecimento. Metodologicamente caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa de desenvolvimento experimental, intraprojeto e interorganizacional. Os resultados ainda não são efetivos em razão do pouco tempo de implantação do projeto, contudo pode-se inferir que a sistematização das informações e conhecimentos em um único ambiente, além de dar suporte ao desenvolvimento das atividades das equipes do projeto, apoiará os processos de gestão da informação e do conhecimento e, essencialmente, a transferência das informações e dos conhecimentos da empresa executora para a empresa patrocinadora / cliente

Drone–Robot to Clean Power Line Insulators

The inspection and maintenance of transmission systems are necessary for their proper functioning. In this way, among the line’s critical points are the insulator chains, which are responsible for providing insulation between conductors and structures. The accumulation of pollutants on the insulator surface can cause failures in the power system, leading to power supply interruptions. Currently, the cleaning of insulator chains is performed manually by operators who climb towers and use cloths, high-pressure washers, or even helicopters. The use of robots and drones is also under study, presenting challenges to be overcome. This paper presents the development of a drone–robot for cleaning insulator chains. The drone–robot was designed to identify insulators by camera and perform cleaning through a robotic module. This module is attached to the drone and carries a battery-powered portable washer, a reservoir for demineralized water, a depth camera, and an electronic control system. This paper includes a literature review on the state of the art related to strategies used for cleaning insulator chains. Based on this review, the justification for the construction of the proposed system is presented. The methodology used in the development of the drone–robot is then described. The system was validated in a controlled environment and in field experimental tests, with the ensuing discussions and conclusions formulated, along with suggestions for future work

Seleção de descritores botânico-agronômicos para caracterização de germoplasma de cupuaçuzeiro Selection of morpho-agronomic descriptors for cupuaçuzeiro germplasm characterization

O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar descritores botânicoagronômicos quantitativos para caracterizar acessos de cupuaçuzeiro [Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Spreng.) Schum]. Foram avaliados 53 descritores associados a características de folha (14), de flor (18), de fruto (16), e descritores agronômicos (5). No descarte dos descritores, foi empregada a técnica multivariada de componentes principais, em duas etapas. Na primeira, a seleção aconteceu dentro de cada grupo. Em seguida, foi realizada análise conjunta para a seleção final. Três critérios foram adotados para descarte das variáveis. Foram descartados 34 descritores, representando redução de 64% dos inicialmente considerados. A lista mínima de descritores para o cupuaçuzeiro ficou assim composta: comprimento do pecíolo foliar, espessura do limbo foliar, largura do acume foliar, angulação das nervuras de base, comprimento do botão estriado, comprimento do pedúnculo floral, diâmetro do pedúnculo floral, diâmetro do ovário, número de óvulos, comprimento da lâmina da pétala, comprimento dos estaminóides, diâmetro transversal da semente, semente chocha, acidez, brix, pH, número de botões caídos ao solo, número de frutos imaturos caídos precocemente e número de vassouras-de-bruxa produzidas.<br>The objective of this work was to select morphological and agronomic quantitative descriptors to characterize accessions of cupuaçuzeiro [Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Spreng.) Schum]. Fifty three descriptors were evaluated, including 14 from leaves, 18 from flowers, 16 from fruits, and 5 agronomic traits. To discard redundant or non-discriminating descriptors, a two step multivariate analysis of principal components was applied. The first phase included the selection of descriptors within each group of characteristics individually (leaf; flower; fruit; agronomic). Based on the descriptors selected in this first phase, a joined analysis of principal components for the final selection was done. Three criteria for variable exclusion were adopted. Thirty four descriptors were excluded, representing a reduction of 64%. A minimal list of descriptors for cupuaçuzeiro was proposed, including leaf length, leaf thickness, leaf apex width, leaf base vein angle, flower bud length, flower peduncle length, flower peduncle diameter, ovary girth, number of ovules, flower petal lamina length, staminode length, seed width, flat seeds, acidity, brix, pH, number of fallen flowers buds, number of abscised immature pods and number of witches-brooms

Clinical and Immune Effects of Lenalidomide in Combination with Gemcitabine in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Purpose To assess the immunomodulatory and clinical effects of lenalidomide with standard treatment of gemcitabine in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Patients and Methods Patients with advanced pancreatic cancer were treated in first line with lenalidomide orally for 21 days of a 28 days cycle and the standard regimen for gemcitabine. In Part I, which we previously have reported, the dose of lenalidomide was defined (n = 12). In Part II, every other consecutive patient was treated with either lenalidomide (Group A, n = 11) or gemcitabine (Group B, n = 10) during cycle 1. From cycle 2 on, all Part II patients received the combination. Results A significant decrease in the proliferative response of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the frequency of DCs were noted in patients at baseline compared to healthy control donors while the frequencies of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, NK-cells and MDSCs were significantly higher in patients compared to controls. In Group A, a significant increase in the absolute numbers of activated (HLA-DR+) CD4 and CD8 T cells and CD8 effector memory T cells (p&lt;0.01) was noted during treatment. A statistical increment in the absolute numbers of Tregs were seen after cycle 1 (p&lt;0.05). The addition of gemcitabine, reduced most lymphocyte subsets (p&lt;0.05). In Group B, the proportion of lymphocytes remained unchanged during the study period. There was no difference in overall survival, progression free survival and survival rate at one year comparing the two groups. Discussion Patients with advanced pancreatic carcinoma had impaired immune functions. Lenalido-mide augmented T cell reactivities, which were abrogated by gemcitabine. However, addition of lenalidomide to gemcitabine seemed to have no therapeutic impact compared to gemcitabine alone in this non-randomized study