Corporate travel management em Portugal: humanização vs automatização dos serviços

Atingir ou manter o sucesso no negócio é algo que qualquer grande agência de viagem de negócios pretende, ter a capacidade de perceber, interpretar e capitalizar as tendências relevadas por estudos de comportamento do consumidor nesta área são armas fundamentais para atingir esses objetivos. Sintetizando a informação de diversas fontes, este estudo discute a utilização de mecanismos automatizados de marcação e gestão de viagens, os seus benefícios e pontos fracos e as necessidades dos clientes em serviços mais personalizados e com maior intervenção humana. De uma forma geral, a adoção de ferramentas online permitiu uma maior taxa de cumprimento das políticas de viagem das empresas, mas não consegue dar resposta a necessidades mais complexas de viagem e perde muito por não fornecer os serviços de consultoria e aconselhamento que tornam os gastos em viagens de determinada empresa mais controlados e eficientes. Este estudo vai mais longe e cria um retrato do cliente de viagens de negócios português alcançado através de um questionário direcionado às 1000 empresas que mais viajam no país, os resultados deste estudo vão com certeza ajudar tomadas de decisão ao nível de orientação estratégica das agências de viagens de negócios em Portugal de modo a que possam melhor direcionar os seus esforços num futuro próximo. As Conclusões a que se chegou foram que as TMC que oferecerem uma maior flexibilidade e personalização nos serviços para viajantes corporativos vão certamente recolher frutos. Será necessário oferecer uma escolha mais alargada a nível de companhias aéreas tanto intercontinentais, como nacionais ou low-cost, alargar a oferta hoteleira e de serviços terrestres, incluir no seu leque de oferta as emergentes economias de partilha e igualmente tornar mais fáceis e integrados todos os sistemas de reservas, pagamentos, soluções móveis e de consultoria à gestão das viagens corporativas. O sector das viagens de negócio tem evoluir de forma a adaptar-se às novas tendências identificadas neste estudo e a demostrar capacidade de inovar e de se reinventar de forma a ter sucesso.Sustaining or achieving business success is something every big player in the Business Travel market wants to, the ability to understand and capitalize on consumer behavior trends are a key factor to reach that success. Synthesizing information from a variety of sources, this study discusses the use of automated mechanisms of booking and managing business travel, their benefits and downsides and the needs of the customers for more customized services and more human intervention. In general, the adoption of the online tools has enabled a higher level of compliance of travel policies, but on its own doesn’t answer to more complicated needs and also lacks in terms of consultancy and advising for a more efficient way of travelling. This study goes further by creating an image of the Portuguese business travel customer needs reached through a survey to the 1000 companies that spend more in corporate travel in the country, the findings of this study will surely help high level decision making for the Travel Management Companies in which way should they emphasize their efforts in the near future. The conclusions reached were that TMCs that offer greater flexibility and personalization in services for corporate travelers will certainly gain from it. It will be necessary to offer a wider choice at the level of intercontinental, national or low-cost airlines, to widen the offer of hotels and land services, to include in the range of the emerging sharingeconomies services and to make it easier and more integrated Booking systems, payments, mobile solutions and consultancy for the management of corporate travel. The business travel sector has to evolve and adapt to the new trends identified in this study, has to demonstrate the ability to innovate and reinvent itself in order to succeed

Boron doses applied to soil during coffee development

The range between boron deficiency and toxicity in the coffee crop is narrow and the crop toxicity tolerance depends on the soil type, initial soil content and plant age. The objective of this study was to evaluate different levels of boron in the coffee crop during development and grown in a red clayey Oxisol. Treatments consisted of boron applications (zero; 2.48; 4.96; 9.92; 19.8 and 39.68 kg ha-1) in the boric acid form and applied to soil surface in the area of the tree crown projection. The six treatments were outlined in a randomized block design with four replications and ten plants per plot. The cultivar used was Catuaí IAC 144 with sixteen months old, grown in an Oxisol in Campinas, SP, Brazil. Foliar boron content was analyzed as a function of time by regression analysis. The levels in fruit and yield were analyzed by regression according to boron doses. It can be concluded that higher boron doses in the plant can be observed when fruits are at the first development stage. High doses can reduce yield productivity, being each kilogram of applied boron responsible for a reduction of 0.33 coffee bags. ha-1.The range between boron deficiency and toxicity in the coffee crop is narrow and the crop toxicity tolerance depends on the soil type, initial soil content and plant age. The objective of this study was to evaluate different levels of boron in the coffee crop during development and grown in a red clayey Oxisol. Treatments consisted of boron applications (zero; 2.48; 4.96; 9.92; 19.8 and 39.68 kg ha-1) in the boric acid form and applied to soil surface in the area of the tree crown projection. The six treatments were outlined in a randomized block design with four replications and ten plants per plot. The cultivar used was Catuaí IAC 144 with sixteen months old, grown in an Oxisol in Campinas, SP, Brazil. Foliar boron content was analyzed as a function of time by regression analysis. The levels in fruit and yield were analyzed by regression according to boron doses. It can be concluded that higher boron doses in the plant can be observed when fruits are at the first development stage. High doses can reduce yield productivity, being each kilogram of applied boron responsible for a reduction of 0.33 coffee bags. ha-1

Influência dos volumes de pulverização, tipos de ponta e adjuvantes sobre o controle da phoma de café

Pesticides are often applied under incorrect conditions such as inappropriate nozzles types and high spray volumes. Such errors result in spray drift and run off, causing inefficiency on the control of pests and diseases, beyond environmental contamination. Here we evaluate the influence of spray volumes, nozzle types and adjuvants on the control of phoma and coffee rust. The objective in this work was to evaluate the feasibility of reducing the volume of syrup in the absence and presence of adjuvant, using three spray nozzle types, analyzing the uniformity of the spray distribution to thirds of the plant and its penetration and effectiveness of phytosanitary products. The treatments were t arranged in a factorial 3 x 2 x 2 + 1, outlined in a randomized block design with three replications in a split plot. Treatments were three-pointed on type empty cone (ATR Amarela; JA Preto e Disc-Core AD2AC23), two spray volumes (300 and 500 L ha-1), on absence and presence of adjuvant (TRUMP), and a control (experiment without disease control). It was concluded that the volume of spray liquid can be reduced to 300 L ha-1, without harming the quality of spraying and disease control. The adjuvant has not brought any benefits for the application, and the most suitable spray nozzle is the ATR Amarela.O controle fitossanitário do cafeeiro muitas vezes é realizado em condições incorretas como utilização de pontas inadequadas no pulverizador e volume de calda excessivo. Tais erros resultam em deriva, escorrimento superficial provocando a ineficiência do controle de pragas e doenças, além de contaminação ambiental. Objetivou-se por meio deste trabalho avaliar a viabilidade de se reduzir o volume de calda, na ausência e presença de adjuvante, utilizando três pontas de pulverização, analisando a uniformidade de distribuição da calda nos terços da planta, bem como sua penetração e a eficácia de produtos fitossanitários. Os tratamentos foram dispostos no esquema fatorial 3 x 2 x 2 + 1, delineados em blocos casualizados, com três repetições, em parcelas subsubdivididas. Os tratamentos foram três pontas do tipo cone vazio (ATR Amarela; JA Preto e Disc e Core AD2AC23), dois volumes de calda (300 e 500 L ha-1), e ausência e presença de adjuvante (TRUMP), além de uma testemunha sem controle de doenças. Concluiu-se que o volume de calda pode ser reduzido para 300 L ha-1, sem prejudicar a qualidade de pulverização e o controle de doenças. O adjuvante não trouxe benefícios à aplicação. A ponta mais indicada é a ATR Amarela

Speed and rotation variations in gathering coffee machine

The mechanized harvesting operation of coffee sweep from ground have a great importance, due the value of the coffee that was lost by the harvest process, as well as the breakdown of the cycle of pests that can damage the coffee. To change work settings can influence significantly the capacity of the gathering system. Due, the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence the speed of displacement and rotations of the components of gathering coffee machine in its performance. The experiment was carried out in the municipality of Presidente Olegário-MG on coffee plantations aged 10 to 11 years. The field, presenting an average of 990 kg ha-1 of coffee present in the soil after the machine harvest. The engine rotations of the tractor evaluated were 146.6, 162.3, 178.0, 193.7, and 209.4 rad.s-1 combined with the 1stA and 2ndA gears, resulting in different working speeds. The treatments were distributed in randomized blocks with five replicates. The variables analyzed were the gathering efficiency, cleaning efficiency, coffee losses, and percentage of mineral and vegetal impurities. It was concluded that the gathering efficiency was higher when working with 178.0 rad.s-1 at 1.26 km h-1, resulting in lower coffee losses in the operation, a preponderant factor in the study. On the other hand, the best cleaning efficiency of the machine was found when using 193.7 rad.s-1 and 1.37 km h-1

Limitations and Management of Static-guided Endodontics Failure

Endodontic treatment in severely calcified canals is always a challenging task because it can result in accidents such as deviations or perforations. Recently, guided endodontics has become an alternative approach for pulp canal calcification, facilitating the location of root canals more predictably through the combined use of cone-beam computed tomographic imaging, oral scanning, and endodontic access guides. Although several reports have shown that guided endodontics is safer, faster and can be performed without an operating microscope and by less experienced operators, the technique has limitations, and iatrogenesis may occur. This article describes the limitations of static-guided endodontics and possible causes of failures. In the present case, not fixing the guide to the bone and inaccuracies generated by manually performing mesh merger software led to root perforation. Endodontic microsurgery was effective in resolving this case and should be considered the treatment of choice when guided endodontics cannot be used safely or when it fails

Viabilidade técnica e econômica da irrigação localizada do cafeeiro, nas condições climáticas do Planalto de Araxá, MG

: In the region of Araxá highlands, the economical production of coffee is traditionally made without irrigation. Notwithstanding in recent years, with climate change, water deficit of 150 mm have been verified, affecting the vegetative and productive development of the culture. Within this context, the aim of this study was to evaluate supplementary irrigation to increase production and profitability of the coffee grown in the highlands of Araxá, compared to a non-irrigated and irrigated cultivation throughout the year. The work was implemented in Araxá, Minas Gerais in 2006 and carried out throughout the period of nine years. Different periods of water stress (from April to November) were evaluated, compared with irrigation throughout the year and the witness. After 6 consecutive harvests, it can be concluded that supplemental irrigation promoted an increased productivity in the coffee grown under the conditions of the Araxá Plateau, especially in years of drought. With regard to economic performance, the process of irrigation applied throughout the year promoted profits of 279% (R$/ha year-1) compared to the treatment without irrigation.Na região do planalto de Araxá, tradicionalmente se produz café economicamente sem a necessidade da irrigação. Porém, nos últimos anos, com as alterações climáticas, foram verificados anos com déficits hídricos superiores a 150 mm, afetando o desenvolvimento vegetativo e produtivo da cultura. Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, avaliar irrigações complementares para aumento da produção e da lucratividade do cafeeiro cultivado no planalto de Araxá, comparado com o cultivo de sequeiro e com o tratamento de irrigação plena, durante o ano todo. O trabalho foi implantado em Araxá, MG, em 2006, e conduzido por 9 anos, e foram avaliados diferentes períodos de déficits hídricos (desde abril até novembro), comparando-se com a irrigação plena e a testemunha. Após 6 safras consecutivas, pode-se concluir que a irrigação suplementar promoveu aumento da produtividade no cafeeiro cultivado, nas condições do Planalto de Araxá, principalmente em anos de déficit hídrico. Com relação ao desempenho econômico (R$/ha ano-1), a irrigação plena promoveu ganhos de 279% comparando-se com o tratamento sem irrigação

ENFERMAGEM E VISIBILIDADE NA PANDEMIA DA COVID-19: MONITORAMENTO DE MÍDIA SOCIAL

Objetivo: analisar as publicações de usuários do Twitter direcionadas à campanha de valorização da Enfermagem, impulsionadas pelos termos #LuteComoUmaEnfermeira e #EnfermagemEuValorizo. Método: pesquisa quantitativa, fundamentada nos métodos digitais. A busca foi realizada utilizando as hashtags #LuteComoUmaEnfermeira e #EnfermagemEuValorizo para extração de tweets. Foram selecionados para análise 2.613 tweets. Resultados: 22,5% das publicações localizam-se na região Sudeste do país e 9,3% na região Nordeste. Houve mais de 18 mil interações (curtidas e compartilhamentos), sendo que os autores das postagens atingem um público estimado de cerca 7 milhões de pessoas. O conteúdo das postagens versava principalmente sobre a regulamentação da jornada de trabalho, Equipamentos de Proteção Individual, combate ao COVID-19, defesa da força de trabalho majoritariamente feminina e luta por direitos. Conclusão: a realização da campanha virtual teve visibilidade importante no território nacional e apresentou grande visibilidade à profissão em número e alcance na Internet.Descritores: Infecções por Coronavírus. Informática em Enfermagem. Profissionais de Enfermagem. Mídias Sociais. Mineração de Dados