How researches are done in the law field? : reflections from the study of monographs of law courses in Brazil

In order to understand the impact of new technologies on the law through the science of law, it is essential to observe how Law researches are done. This paper pursues the following models of legal science: analytical (theory of formal rule); hermeneutics (interpretation theory) and empirical (decision theory) to appraise methodological procedures used in monograph researches in some Brazilian Law courses. This study was to detect which model of law science was used in the development of Law researches. The study was conducted, through Juris Doctors’ interviews. All of these respondents have written a monograph, which is a requirement to complete a Law course in Brazil. The main conclusions of this study were the following: 1) most of the monographs produced do not specify the methodology used for developing the work; 2) when the papers indicate the methodology used, the analytical model was prevalent. In these cases, the science of law appears as a systematization of rules for obtaining possible decisions. 3) Hermeneutic and empirical models were also used, but on a smaller scale. These researches revealed the inaccuracy of the methodological tools used to apprehend the reality. However, these strategies are significant to define the objects of study of law in the contemporary time. Answering the question about how Law researches are done in some Brazilian Law schools, this paper discusses the construction of classical models of science of law, which were taken as the theoretical framework of this work before the hypercomplex current problems

Workplace violence in the road passenger transport sector in Maputo City, Mozambique : Extent, causes, consequences and prevention

Background: Every year millions of workers around the world are victims of workplace violence (WPV). Globally, WPV is a major occupational health and safety hazard, and it has been regarded as a public health problem. There is no WPV preventive program specifically designed for low-income countries (LICs). WPV preventive intervention models usually come from highincome countries (HICs), and they may not be sustainable, feasible or effective in other settings. With regard to WPV, there is a need better to understand its extent, nature, risk factors, causes, consequences and means of prevention, especially in LICs. The overall aim of this thesis is to study WPV in the road passenger transport sector in Maputo City, Mozambique. Methods: Four studies were conducted. In studies I-III the design was cross-sectional. A random sample of 504 participants was selected from a register of 2,618 transport workers in the road passenger transport sector. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, access to information, literacy level, occupational experience, organizational changes, work environment, work conditions, health conditions, quality of life, and WPV and its consequences. Data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Student’s t-test, linear logistic regression, and multivariate logistic regression. In Study IV the design was qualitative. Participants were purposefully selected among drivers and conductors identified in the quantitative investigation, reported in Study I, as victims of WPV, all with six or more years of experience in the road transport sector. Data were collected in semi-structured interviews. The open questions covered individual views on causes of WPV and suggestions for its prevention, based on the interviewees’ experiences of WPV while on duty. Thirty-two transport workers were interviewed. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Study I showed a life-time prevalence of physical and or psychological WPV of 77.4%, and one of 64.3% over the past 12 months. Among road passenger transport workers, individual risk factors were illiteracy and long occupational experience. Work-related risk factors were high work demand, holding a supervisory position, and having the occupation of bus driver or conductor. Study II identified the consequences of WPV, which included sick leave 20.1%, physical injuries: mild 22.8% and severe 9.0%; financial loss 28.7%, and emotional reactions rang ing 27.5% and 55. 6%. Exposure to workplace violence was significantly associated with low quality of life. In Study III the prevalence of severe burnout was found to be 3.6%, and of mild burnout 30.1%. WPV was also significantly associated with burnout. Workers lacking social support following WPV showed a higher degree of burnout than co-workers who had received supported after an episode of violence. In Study IV it was found that the triggers and causes of WPV included fare evasion, disputes over revenue due to owners, alcohol abuse, overcrowded vehicles, and unfair competition for passengers. There were failures to meet passenger expectations, e.g. the by-passing of bus stops, the shortening of bus routes, and displays of disrespect, e.g. transport workers being rude to passengers, and robberies. Proposals for prevention included the provision of formal, practical and moral education to workers, employers and members of the community. In addition to education, it was suggested that WPV could be prevented by control, e.g. the recording of vehicle mileage, and by conflict avoidance through managing specific situations and behaviors, and identifying particular passengers. Finally, there were proposals for a specific institution to adjudicate between workers and employers when revenue demanded was not handed over. Conclusions: The thesis illustrates that WPV is a common phenomenon and occurs wherever workers are on duty. The studies reveal prevalence, risk factors, consequences, and views of drivers and conductors on causes and means of prevention in relation to WPV in the road passenger transport sector in Maputo City, Mozambique. Finally, a need was detected for development of a framework for WPV prevention program in the road passenger transport sector. Such a framework should include primary, secondary and tertiary preventive interventions at individual, organizational and community levels

Angle's Class II malocclusion treated without extractions and with growth control

Angle's Class II malocclusion is defined according to the anteroposterior molar relationship with or without a discrepancy between basal bones. Maxillary protrusion and mandibular retrusion are included in this class. When orthodontic treatment starts at an early age, it is possible to affect growth of both basal bones and the dentoalveolar region, which helps to correct tooth positioning in the corrective phase. This report describes the treatment of a case of Angle Class II, division 1 malocclusion that was presented to the Committee of the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics (BBO) as partial fulfillment of the requirements to obtain the BBO Diploma. The case was representative of category 1, that is, Angle Class II malocclusion treated without extractions and with growth control.A má oclusão Classe II de Angle é definida pela relação anteroposterior dos molares, que pode estar acompanhada por um degrau aumentado entre as bases ósseas. Estão incluídos nesse padrão os portadores de protrusão maxilar e/ou deficiência mandibular. O tratamento ortodôntico precoce permite intervenção na direção de crescimento, tanto nas bases ósseas quanto na região dentoalveolar, o que favorece a correção do posicionamento dentário na fase corretiva. O presente relato descreve o tratamento de um caso de má oclusão Classe II, divisão 1, de Angle, que foi apresentado à Diretoria do Board Brasileiro de Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial (BBO) como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção do título de Diplomado pelo BBO. O caso foi avaliado como representante da Categoria 1, ou seja, má oclusão Classe II de Angle tratada sem extrações dentárias e com controle de crescimento.UNIFESPUSPBoard Brasileiro de OrtodontiaOrtopedia Facial BBOUNIFESPSciEL

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Vision Statements and Road-Map Methodology for Knowledge Management Adoption

The present paper describes the strategy of introducing future knowledge management system at farms. The FUTUREFARM and PREZEM projects strive to apply new knowledge management methods in arable farming where they guarantee an easy adaptation of the farming sector to the everchanging conditions in short, middle and long-term perspective. The knowledge management methods have to be put into practice on strategic, tactic and operational planning levels. Based on the project analysis and workshops with farmers, the paper brings an outline of the main goals and obstacles for new knowledge management methods adoption and furthermore defines the target groups and relevant methods of dealing with them.Knowledge management, adaptation, arable farming, Farm Management, GA, IN,

Future Directions and Closing Remarks

In writing these thoughts about future trends to close this seminar, I chose to discuss two themes. Themes that, to my mind, are relevant for researchers in the area of organizational studies, my current field of work. And for business school professors, of course. The first theme is the issue of culture versus ideology and its importance for researchers. The second regards social entrepreneurship. Increasingly, this is not only a research subject, but also part of the curriculum of management education programs

EFEITO DA KINESIOTAPING NO EQUILIBRIO E FORÇA MUSCULAR DOS MEMBROS INFERIORES EM CRIANÇAS COM PARALISIA CEREBRAL: UM ESTUDO PILOTO

TCC(graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. Fisioterapia.Contextualização: Crianças com Paralisia Cerebral (PC) possuem alterações, como diminuição da ativação muscular e déficit na integração sensório-motora. Estas afetam a execução das atividades funcionais como higiene, alimentação e movimentos fundamentais. Desta forma, buscam-se alternativas não invasivas para facilitar a aprimorar a execução das atividades associada com o treino da tarefa. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito da kinesiotaping (KT) aplicada no músculo reto femoral no tempo utilizado para executar o teste sentado para de pé por 5 vezes (ST-DP 5X) e no escore da Escala de Equilíbrio Pediátrica (EEP). Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo clínico não controlado, cego simples e placebo controlado. Foram utilizados o teste ST-DP 5X e a EEP. Três condições foram avaliadas: sem KT, com placebo e com KT, onde a bandagem foi aplicada com técnica de facilitação em formato de “Y” no músculo reto femoral. Resultados: Quatro crianças com PC, idade entre 5 e 14 anos (11±4,2anos) e classificadas funcionalmente pelo GMFCS como nível II. A KT levou a um aumento no escore da EEP e uma diminuição no tempo do teste ST-DP 5X quando comparada a condição sem KT. Conclusão: A KT com tensão promoveu melhoras na função motora grossa quando comparada à condição sem KT, porém não foram diferentes da condição KT sem tensão, ou seja, o placebo

Organizational culture and the renewal of competences

Culture and competence are fairly well-known topics; both are part of the academic agenda and are widely discussed in day-to-day debates within organizations. However, the interactions between these two concepts and their interdependence are yet to be analyzed. Those are areas of organizational phenomena that might be complementary or even be contradictory. The aim of this paper is to discuss the relationship between these two subjects. Does organizational culture enhance or jeopardize the development of new competences? Is it possible for an organization to develop new competences while keeping its core values? This paper proposes an initial incursion into this debate, revisiting the concept of culture and cross checking it with the concept of competence; two case studies of Brazilian firms are presented in order to illustrate this debat