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Objective: this study proposes a hesitant fuzzy linguistic TOPSIS model for supplier segmentation based on economic, environmental, and social criteria. Proposal: the model classifies suppliers in a segmentation matrix considering their capabilities and willingness to collaborate. It was implemented using Microsoft Excel© and applied to a hydropower plant. Two employees of the company chose a set of segmentation criteria, assigned weights to these criteria, and evaluated the performance of suppliers. In the pilot application, the performance of six suppliers was analyzed and ranked according to 28 criteria. The classification results were endorsed by the decision-makers involved. Conclusion: the model provides consistent results and can assist managers in designing development programs aimed at improving the economic, environmental, and social performance of suppliers. Additionally, it can support group decisions under uncertainty and hesitation, allows the use of linguistic expressions, and does not limit the amounts of criteria or alternatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study was to evaluate the remaining intake of meals served to patients in an obstetric unit of a hospital in the city of Quixadá, Ceará. For a 10-day period, the analysis of residues was carried on in an obstetric unit that accommodates 24 beds. The residue index was obtained by calculating the ratio, expressed as a percentage, between the weight of the rejected meal subtracted of bone weight, and the meal served. The residue percentage was calculated for each patient, obtaining afterwards, the daily average and, in the end, the 10-day average. Values were considered acceptable when equal or lower than 20%, tolerable limit for sick populations. As the residue index was evaluated, it was verified that, for the majority of days, the percentage was lower than 20%. The residue index average for the 10 days, was 17.6%, which stood out as acceptable. Evaluating the individual residue index, a variation of 42.7g to 128.6g and a 75.6g average have been observed. An absence of normalization for weighing the meals has been verified, considering that the unit still does not work with menu standardization yet. The acceptable levels of food residue in the majority of days analyzed indicates that food waste in the unit is not high. However, the daily control of food residue must be encouraged, aiming at lower costs to the institution and reduction of environmental damages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study was to evaluate the remaining intake of meals served to patients in an obstetric unit of a hospital in the city of Quixadá, Ceará. For a 10-day period, the analysis of residues was carried on in an obstetric unit that accommodates 24 beds. The residue index was obtained by calculating the ratio, expressed as a percentage, between the weight of the rejected meal subtracted of bone weight, and the meal served. The residue percentage was calculated for each patient, obtaining afterwards, the daily average and, in the end, the 10-day average. Values were considered acceptable when equal or lower than 20%, tolerable limit for sick populations. As the residue index was evaluated, it was verified that, for the majority of days, the percentage was lower than 20%. The residue index average for the 10 days, was 17.6%, which stood out as acceptable. Evaluating the individual residue index, a variation of 42.7g to 128.6g and a 75.6g average have been observed. An absence of normalization for weighing the meals has been verified, considering that the unit still does not work with menu standardization yet. The acceptable levels of food residue in the majority of days analyzed indicates that food waste in the unit is not high. However, the daily control of food residue must be encouraged, aiming at lower costs to the institution and reduction of environmental damages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aimed to determine the reflexivity of the Sufficiency Examination of the Federal Accounting Council in relation to the UN/UNCTAD/ISAR World Curriculum and to the axe's competence required of the Accounting professionals. A descriptive research with a qualitative approach was carried out. Data were collected using documentary technique and content analysis was performed. The adequacy of the Exam was found in relation to the World Curriculum, with emphasis on the basic blocks of knowledge in Accounting, followed by organizational and commercial activity. However, Information Technology content has not been identified. The technical-professional competences were more expressive in the Exam than the organizational and social ones. It was concluded that the test reflects most of the knowledge required by international standards for the performance of a global accountant, however the Sufficiency Exam needs improvement regarding a wider range of content that requires the mobilization of social and managerial competences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information technologies enable new ways for the dissemination of knowledge and, gradually, spatial barriers are no longer an obstacle to the democratization of education. The Federal University of Paraná has institutionalized a hybrid, face-to-face and remote teaching modality, aimed at the specialization graduate program. In this context, the objective of the article is to identify factors that may be associated with student performance in this educational model. By means of a quantitative analysis protocol, the study examines performance considering the variables attended discipline, modality, gender, age, status, grade, and frequency. The results showed better performance of students of Academic Writing in English and greater difficulty with Statistics. In the duality between students considering the modality, students who took face-toface classes demonstrated a higher grade and frequency than the non-face-to-face students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents partial results of a more comprehensive research on housing quality and the performance of social housing development projects (EHIS). It values advances in the Brazilian regulatory context as well as the possibility of adopting innovative construction technologies, which can provide a housing quality increase. More specifically, the goals were interpreting the requirements of the Brazilian Standard on Housing Performance ABNT NBR15575:2013 and the National Technical Evaluation System (SINAT); analyzing the motivations and difficulties in order to achieve compliance by the professionals involved; gathering a collection of valid methods and instruments for future post-occupancy evaluations (POE). Bibliographical research was used in this study. Research allowed reflections on the importance of compliance to normative references in housing design phase as well as of building-in-use performance evaluations in order to improve housing quality in future design projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents partial results of a more comprehensive research on housing quality and the performance of social housing projects (EHIS) in the Metropolitan Region of Campinas (RMC). The overall goal is improving social housing production quality by valuing Brazilian advances in the regulatory context. More specifically, the goal was contributing to the consolidation of an EHIS knowledge base in Santa Barbara d'Oeste, SP in view of the Brazilian ABNT NBR 15575 Standard on Housing Performance. Documentary and bibliographic studies were conducted. After the completion of a comprehensive inventory and detailed characterization, case study projects were selected. The design projects were verified regarding compliance to a selection of NBR15575 requirements. Research allowed reflections on the importance of compliance to normative references in housing design phase. EHIS knowledge base can establish the foundation for future performance evaluations and design improvements for these and new projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The evaluation of the durability of materials and of construction systems involves the identification of several agents that attack the environment, in tropical countries, such as Brazil, climatic factors tend to intensify the problems related to the durability of constructive elements. The façade of buildings are the ones that suffer the most from climate change, as they oscillate between large exposures of solar radiation and cooling, a function exerted by rainfall. It is proposed in this study comparisons between results of tests of resistance to heat and thermal shock in façades of buildings, in which it is described in the performance standard - NBR 15575-4 (ABNT, 2013). Most of the results were positive in some test specimens, that is, in the tests of the specimens in question, it was possible to attend to the standard, however a revision of the test method established in the standard is proposed, so that the normative details can meet with more precise the elements tested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between resistance to change and organizational commitment of public employees from the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. This study includes only public employees who participated in the individual performance appraisal program (ADI), which was developed by the state government along with other changes integrating the "Management Shock" project. A survey method was employed to test the hypothesis. The sample size is 679 respondents from three State Secretary offices of Minas Gerais. Factorial analysis was preferred to estimate the measurement model, linear regression was employed to test the hypothesis, and variance analysis was run to test the differences between the Secretaries of State. The results indicate that a positive variation in the acceptance of and cooperation with the individual performance appraisal program leads to an increase in organizational commitment level. In other words, employees who collaborate with the changes are more likely to be highly committed to the organization. The main contribution of this research is to relate commitment to the perception of organizational changes employees experience as result of the management shock program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This theoretical essay proposes to present the conceptual and methodological elements that compose a scientific work to clarify the steps to build the research that can present methodological limiting, evidenced by authors that approach about scientific practices. The ideas are confronted and there are discussed methodological vices on academic works. To understand the essence of the elaboration of a scientific research is needed to attempt that the process of building knowledge, on methodological terms or idea analyses, is directly linked to the work of the researcher, each time less arrested to the moorings of patterns previously established. The craft of the researcher is handmade and should be built daily, because just the practice can avoid the methodological vices on the construction of scientific research. Is considered that the epistemological debate on administration sciences should not be closed because one way of develop the scientific thought is to questioning the precepts, basis, and even the excellence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Difficulties in reading and writing in children are the subject of multidisciplinary interest and in the educational, academic and clinical settings. In this context, can mention the benefits brought by computer technology to education for the training of reading ability. The present study aims to analyze the results of an intervention through MestreLibras software with a student with a learning difficulties in reading. The effects of an intervention program in the learning and academic performance of a student in reading process were evaluated by analyzing the factors that influence the performance of the suggested tasks. The results showed that the computer program MestreLibras is an effective educational tool for teaching reading in the classroom. Therefore, it can be a strategy for implementation of computerized teaching with students with difficulties in reading, indicating that the use of computers in the classroom that favors the educational process and a resource for teaching practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the years Vale S.A. has developed a methodology for scaling industrial comminution circuit that is being constantly improved and implemented in developing new routes and process optimization of circuits in operation. This work will be given a focus on the methodology of simplified balls mill Work Index (WI Anaconda) in performance prediction of Sossego Plant ball mill. The great advantage of this methodology is to reduce the time and weight to determine the energy consumption in ball mills, whose values can be used in studies of variability, geometallurgy and design and control of industrial grinding circuits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research analyzed profile of dermatoglyphic, somatotypical and the basic physical qualities of BOPE'S team. The sample consisted of 70 policimen, like soldiers, sergeants and official from Specials Operations Batallion (PMERJ), in year 2005. It was a descriptive kind of research, with profile study. Regarding the dermatolyphic profile, it was identified in finger prints of BOPE'S team, which included the most important contents D10 = 10,3 ± 3,26; SQTL= 111,39 ± 31,05; A= 17,4%; L= 62,1%; W= 20,4. Take into consideration the somatotypical profile the indexes were: Endomorphy = 3,24 ± 1,26; Mesomorphy = 5,91 ± 1,08 and Ectomorphy = 1,72 ± 1,09, and the characteristic found at BOPE'S tern was meso-endomorphy. Considering the basic physical qualities the results were: Vo2máx de 55,13 ± 3,84 ml/kg.min; Agility 11,33 ± 0,70 seconds; Abdominals: 60,31 ± 8,51 repetitions; Coordination: 4,78 ± 1,06 repetitions and reaction speed: 0,36 ± 0,16 seconds. Summing up, we concluded that good physical ability and physical performance of BOPE'S team is adjusted from their professional activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article highlights the importance of the Hospital Manager, highlighting the need for a qualified professional to manage the network private hospitals in the city of Aracaju. As for differential aspect of professional performance excellence in health institutions, these professionals must be qualified in the field of hospital administration. Accordingly, it sought to understand the profile professional, technical and management of Hospital Administrators in Aracaju (SE); describe the characteristics of professional managing directors of three private hospitals in Aracaju (SE), and demonstrate to the directors of the Private Health Units importance the need for hiring managers with appropriate training. Was employed a questionnaire with twelve questions open to directors of hospitals, which were analyzed statistically. It was found that professionals are aged between 30-43 years, depending on the length of experience between 04-18 years, the majority being male. It was concluded that managers with expertise in the hospital have less difficulty in performing activities, management teams and the process of decision making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considering the global scenario of scarce natural resources, creating solutions for more responsible energy consumption becomes essential. The architectural design appropriate to the climate minimizes the energy consumption during use of the building. Aiming at reducing the energy consumption of buildings were developed performance standards and energy efficiency in various countries. In this context, this study aims at evaluating the thermal performance of a public building in the city of Cuiabá, MT. To this end, measurements were made on the spot assessment of thermal comfort by the method of Fanger, evaluation of the envelope by RTQ-C. The building had a good thermal performance in their evaluations, staying in the comfort zone during all business hours. It is hoped that with this work, Regulation and its application can be broadcast in the city of Cuiabá, demonstrating its effectiveness and contributing to improved energy efficiency of local buildings, especially for public buildings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The creation of networks between firms, and other forms of interorganizational relationship, have attracted the attention of researchers. Based on the logic of interorganizational relationships, this study identifies the motives and outcomes of suppliers and "anchor" firms that participated in a training project. Through an exploratory case study with qualitative approach developed in the automotive metal mechanical industry, it was possible to identify efficiency and legitimacy as the main motives, and performance and knowledge as outcomes. Moreover, a sharing of experiences was considered the main collective outcome, and restrictions on information as the main barrier, in the relations formed by the participating firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes power in the organizational space by means of a praxeological perspective. It focuses the theoretical discussion on what we call practices of power, those circumscribed both in the structure and in more localized practices of discipline and control mechanisms, and the tactics of power - improvisation, the intelligent practices of competent actors in their the day-to-day work experiences. It uses qualitative research, based on in-depth interviews and participant observation over a period of approximately one year of investigation. The results of the research present the following practices of power: spatial organization and ranking; ordering of work time, and rules prohibiting the consumption of food in the work area; surveillance by the supervisor, and the system for controlling the work and conduct. And the tactics of power include: obedience to the rules established by the organization - playing the power game for self-preservation; bodily manoeuvres to eat without being seen; group tactics for increasing the rest time; knowledge of the surveillance - adapting to the "script" when the monitoring is in progress and relaxing when it is not. The article also revives discussion on themes such as causality, conflict, "class" and reproduction in the debate on power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study analyzes the predominant features of each of the four identified dimensions of a Management Control System [MCS] as well as draws an analysis of their inter-relationships. These dimensions are defined in the context of an integrated model that is developed from two relevant theoretical models: a model of an MCS proposed by Ferreira and Otley (2006); and a model for assessing the success of an information system suggested by DeLone and McLean (1992). The proposed integrated model takes two dimensions from the first model ('design and use') and two dimensions from the second model ('user satisfaction' and 'individual impact'). To assess the proposed model, a pilot study is conducted by analysing the results of a questionnaire survey directed to three large Brazilian financial institutions. The results demonstrate that a traditional MCS design continues to predominate, and that MCSs are used mainly for diagnostic use. User satisfaction is enhanced by an adequate MCS structure, and positive individual impact is enhanced when the use of the MCS increases productivity. Moreover, the results don't suggest a presence of a pattern of relationships in which a certain technique or a certain information characteristic will invariably lead to higher satisfaction level and higher individual impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized as a multisystemic disease that reduces patient's tolerance to exercise. Nowadays, a great variety of validated tests are available for use in Respiratory Physical Therapy that are simple, practical and inexpensive. Objective: To describe the tests most used in patients with COPD to evaluate their exercise capacity and physical activity, along with some tests that potentially could be adopted for clinical evaluations in such patients. Conclusions: To be able to justify the professional quality of the respiratory physical therapists' work, tests that have been used and validated internationally must be incorporated. Moreover, it is important to choose the most appropriate tests for measuring exercise capacity and, above all, to perform a careful follow-up of the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to evaluate changes on the structure, conduct and performance in the food industry after its productive reorganization which took place after the Brazilian trade liberalization. The period of analysis is from 1990 to 2004. The analytical framework was based on the paradigm Structure-Conduct-Performance of the Industrial Organization Theory. In order to provide the degree of market concentration, the indexes of Concentration Ratio CRk and Herfindahl-Hirschman HHI were estimated. Besides, the competition dynamics were evaluated using the turnover analysis. The CRk indicated a huge increase in the market share of the four and eight biggest firms. The HHI also followed this concentration trend. There was a high turnover in the industry, which demonstrates that despite the increasing market concentration the competition is very high among firms. The increased market concentration has not been used by firms as a way to obtain oligopoly profits. During the period, the food price level has decreased. Basically, the strategies of the firms are concentrated in market segmentation to increase sales. The food sector has been one of the most important in the Brazilian economy. However, the country needs to work its structural problems related to the spatial distribution of agricultural products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present article has the objective to verify if the goals attributed to the bank agencies of a Brazilian institution for performance evaluation are defined in accordance with the variables characteristic of business generation capacity. Regarding the performance presented in 2002, analysis of tree groups are done: agencies that systematically surpass their goals; agencies that present performance in accordance with the expected; and agencies that systematically do not reach their goals. These groups are analyzed in set with 12 groupings of agencies with similar characteristics, identified based on the application of Cluster Analysis. The results point out that the goals attributed to the agencies are coherent with the characteristic variables of this cities business generation potencial. However, for the agencies group that surpass their goals systematically, the study discloses that the goals underestimate their cities and agencies business potencial. The article confirms the Cluster technique contribution for goals attribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Design, as a field with inter-disciplinary vocation, appraises both the existence of knowledge formative units and the assessment of different performance areas. From this perspective, before executing job interventions, a designer should undertake a responsibility higher than merely knowing his specific instruction guidelines, i.e., observe, get acquainted to, and participate of knowledge fields which may be different from his own. However, sometimes market's structure turns a consistent intervention unattainable, i.e., an intervention grounded both on his instruction specific guidelines and on the field's reality, for which his performance is being needed. At other moments, the designer has a limited knowledge of the field in which he will perform the intervention, and this may cause the intervention to be impossible and/or contribute to generate social prejudice. This paper aims to discuss the designer performance in the educational field, analysing its contribution to the development of didactic and para-didactic material related to reading. We emphasize the double role of the designer's skills and information which, sometimes due to an impossibility otherwise to unawareness, may lead him to the generation of social prejudice and to the lack of informative content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]