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25 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION POLICY (PNEA): A CASE STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE DAILY SCHOOL LIFE OF 120 PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CABO FRIO, RJ
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to carry out a critical analysis of the National Environmental Education Policy based on a Case Study with 120 Teachers who are in the classroom, in Public Schools of the Education Network in the Municipality of Cabo Frio, RJ, Brazil.
Theoretical Reference: There are several theories and authors who research and write about EA. Historically, it can be said that the first person studied to describe and teach about AE was Raquel Carson, in her book “Silecious Spring” where she described the problems caused by pesticides. Subsequently, there were several international meetings that gave rise to treaties and guidelines on the predatory way in which man deals with the environment in his capitalist model of production. Among the multilateral documents signed by Brazil is the EA Treaty. Currently, we have in practice the EAF resulting from philosophical understandings arising from Federal Law No. 9,795/99 “the EA law”. In contrast to the traditional EA model, our main source of analysis is the theories of “Critical EA”, aimed at building knowledge, awareness, critical cognitions and autonomy of people in relation to their interaction with environmental goods in a sustainable and sustainable way. perennial.
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises exploratory field research. The technique used in the research was the “Case Study”. The quantitative method was used in the analysis of data obtained from the application of the field research instrument, namely: the questionnaire. Being applied to this statistical analysis. Each proposed question generated a table and a graph where the statistical percentages of the responses of the Teachers who answered the questionnaire are presented. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of the results was then carried out.
Results and Discussion: The results obtained confirm the hypotheses raised, as they demonstrate a lack in the training of undergraduates in undergraduate courses in relation to the EA theme, as well as an incipient and ineffective practice of formal EA in the daily lives of the Teachers surveyed.
Implications of the Research: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are visible given the demonstration of a reality of the researched that is replicated throughout the education network of the researched municipality and possibly of Public School Teachers throughout the State of RJ.
Originality/Value: This study significantly contributes to enriching the theory and practice of EAF, as it portrays the current scenario of teaching practice in relation to EAF in municipal schools with actuality and truth, demonstrating the obstacles, flaws and ways to be taken to make a constitutional right effective, namely the right to EA
A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL (EA) ENQUANTO DIREITO CONSTITUCIONAL BRASILEIRO: UMA ANÁLISE DA EVOLUÇÃO NORMATIVA DA EA ENTRE OS SÉCULOS XX E XXI
Get PDFObjetivo: Este ensaio tem como principal objetivo apresentar a evolução normativa da EA, de maneira a entender se tal panorama significa, também, uma evolução na forma como as pessoas interagem com o meio ambiente.
Referencial Teórico: A EA é regulamentada por normas legislativas (Leis) e por Provimentos Administrativos (regulamentos) advindos de Órgãos da administração pública. As Leis relacionadas à EA são de dois grupos específicos. O 1º grupo é formado por Leis que tratam da EA em sua essência e o 2º Grupo é formado por leis que tratam do tema “educação” e pontualmente retratam a EA.
Método: A metodologia adotada para esta pesquisa compreende a pesquisa Bibliográfia, em especial a análise da evolução legistlativa sobre a educação ambiental.
Resultados e Discussão: Após apresentar o panorama normativos da EA entre os séculos XX e XXI, é possível chegar a alguns entendimentos, posto que, se de um lato temos uma grande quantidade de normas que tutelam a EA desde a CF/88 até tratados internacionais, temos, também, pouca ou nenhuma aplicabilidade de tal normas.
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Implicações da Pesquisa: As implicações práticas e teóricas desta pesquisa são visíveis dada a demonstração de uma realidade extremamente preocupante. Pois se de um lado temos um conjunto normativo de qualidade inquestionável, de outro lado, temos uma transparente inaplicabilidade dessas normas.
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo contribui significativamente para enriquecer a teoria e a prátia da EAF, uma vez que retrata com atualidade e verdade o senário atual da Legislação de impõe a existência da EA em Cenários Escolares
ANÁLISE DOS DISTÚRBIOS MÚSCULO-ESQUELÉTICOS NA CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Get PDFObjetivo: No contexto da construção civil o objetivo deste trabalho é realizar uma revisão sistemática de literatura e identificar os fatores de riscos do agravamento dos distúrbios músculo-esqueléticos (DORTs) na construção civil e fornecer uma visão crítica das ferramentas de análise ergonômica de sobrecarga biomecânica nas atividades da construção civil.
Método: A metodologia adotada para esta pesquisa compreende na utilização da metodologia Methodi Ordinatio para a realização da bibliometria, onde foi realizado o levantamento das publicações mais relevantes do assunto. Destacaram-se as dez primeiras publicações melhores ranqueadas através do fator de impacto, número de citações e ano de publicação.
Resultados e Discussão: Identificação dos fatores de riscos do agravamento dos distúrbios músculo-esqueléticos (DORTs) na Construção Civil através dos artigos apresentados no ranking elaborado através do Methodi Ordinatio, a pesquisa apresentou um aumento no uso e desenvolvimento de ferramentas de análise ergonômica com novas tecnologias de captação de movimento e imagem, assim como especificou os principais motivos de desenvolvimento das DORTs no setor através das diversas atividades analisadas no artigos.
Implicações da Pesquisa: As implicações teóricas desta pesquisa são discutidas e apresentadas em cada artigo analisado, mostrado o problema de pesquisa de cada artigo e realizando a análise das conclusões apresentadas, assim como os principais focos de discussão dos artigos analisados.
Originalidade/Valor: Esta pesquisa contribui para a literatura no campo da Ergonomia, pela abordagem em uma área com grande potencial de desenvolvimento que é a construção civil, que ainda padece de mais pesquisa nas diversas atividades que compõem a construção de uma predial
Determinants of Import in ASEAN Economic Community
Get PDFIntroduction: Imports are an important component of economic development in developing countries, including in the ASEAN Economic Community.
Purpose: The aims of this study to analyze the determinants of import in ASEAN Economic Community.
Methodology/Approach: The research method used is panel data analysis from 2010-2019. The research variables include imports as the dependent variable and export variables, exchange rates, population, inflation, GDP and interest rates as independent variables. This study is to analyze the determinants of imports in the economies of ASEAN community countries starting from the results of the Chow test and Hausmen test which compare the static and dynamic fixed effect panel data analysis models.
Findings: The results of this study indicate that imports for ASEAN economic community are influenced by the variables of exports, FDI and population. The results of this study also show that imports for ASEAN economic community are a necessity to support their economic development.
Originality/Value/Implication: The conclusion and recommendation from this research is that imports are an important component in economic development in ASEAN economic community, so it is necessary to have an integrated policy among ASEAN economic community to build economic cooperation to reduce economic dependence from outside. ASEAN economic community need to improve economic efficiency and international competitiveness to encourage exports of flagship products in international markets
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND SECURED WORKING ENVIRONMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION IN THE LEBANESE SMALL BUSINESS CONTEXT: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TRUST
Get PDFPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of social working environment and secured working environment on job satisfaction in Lebanese SMEs, with a particular focus on the mediating effect of job satisfaction
Theoretical Framework: A secure working environment is an essential aspect of the workplace that contributes to employee job satisfaction. A secure working environment is free from threats and hazards, and employees feel safe and secure while working. A secure working environment is vital in enhancing job satisfaction among employees.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilized a sample of 350 respondents working in SMEs in Lebanon and employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships between the variables
Findings: The findings of this study revealed that both social working environment and secured working environment had a significant positive impact on job satisfaction. Specifically, a supportive and friendly social working environment and a secured working environment were found to be associated with higher levels of job satisfaction among employees. Furthermore, the study also found that job satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between social working environment and job satisfaction, as well as the relationship between secured working environment and job satisfaction.
Research, Practical & Social Implications: This suggests that job satisfaction plays a crucial role in explaining the relationship between these variables. These findings have important implications for SMEs in Lebanon and other contexts. For example, employers should prioritize creating a social working environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positive relationships among employees, as well as a secured working environment that prioritizes safety and security. These factors can significantly contribute to employee job satisfaction and overall well-being.
Originality/Value: This research is original and unique and it contributes to the field of Lebanon
Uma Análise sobre a Eficiência Técnica: A Indústria Têxtil e do Vestuário em Portugal ao Longo do Período de 2003-2022
Get PDFObjetivo: O artigo observa a eficiência técnica dos subsetores da indústria têxtil e de vestuário, em Portugal, no sentido de analisar os níveis de eficiência técnica entre a relação dos gastos com investigação e desenvolvimento e as rentabilidades dos ativos.
Referencial Teórico: A pesquisa é alicerçada em estudos sobre os atuais níveis de eficiência dos gastos de investigação e desenvolvimento, em relação à rentabilidade dos investimentos, na indústria têxtil e de vestuário.
Desenho/Metodologia/Abordagem: O artigo aplica a análise envoltória de dados (metodologia DEA) e foram aplicados dados estatísticos, das empresas sediadas em Portugal, sobre os gastos de investigação e desenvolvimento e da rentabilidade dos ativos, relativos ao período de 2003 a 2022.
Resultados: Os resultados do artigo indicam que os subsetores da indústria têxtil e de vestuário exibem diversos níveis de eficiência na alocação de gastos de investigação e desenvolvimento (I&D), em relação à rentabilidade dos ativos. Os subsetores como a fabricação de têxteis para uso técnico e industrial, a fabricação de outros têxteis, as atividades de confecção de outro vestuário exterior e, ainda. de vestuário de trabalho demonstram uma eficiência técnica média mais elevada. Em sentido inverso, os setores como a confecção de outros artigos e acessórios de vestuário, a fabricação de meias e similares de malha, a confecção de vestuário em couro e a preparação e fiação de fibras têxteis exibem menores níveis de eficiência técnica, demonstrando que o setor não é só afetado pelo nível de inovação, mas também pela a evolução do mercado e preferências dos clientes.
Pesquisa, Implicações Práticas e Sociais: O estudo destaca os subsetores eficientes, como a fabricação de têxteis para uso técnico e industrial, orientando estratégias empresariais. Enfatiza a necessidade de inovação na indústria, alertando para a falta de modernização que pode prejudicar a eficiência. Socialmente, destaca a importância do investimento em investigação para melhorar a alocação eficiente dos recursos, promovendo processos de produção mais eficazes e sugerindo estratégias competitivas.
Originalidade/Valor: A originalidade do estudo decorre da aplicação do modelo de análise envoltória de dados (DEA) para avaliar a eficiência técnica da indústria têxtil e de vestuário em Portugal, focando a relação entre os gastos de investigação e desenvolvimento (I&D) e a rentabilidade dos ativos, de forma a compreender o nível de participação destes gastos para o retorno dos investimentos
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL BREAKS IN THE BRAZILIAN BASE INTEREST RATE AND THE STOCK MARKET UNDER THE ADVENT OF COVID-19
Get PDFObjective: Analyzing, by means of an AR model, the presence of structural breaks in the interest rate series and, as a result, to verify the effects and/or changes in the share price level of certain publicly traded companies broken down by economic sectors, from January 2015 to June 2022.
Theoretical Framework: Monetary policy has a substantial effect on investment intentions and, consequently, this is reflected in the business environment channeled through the Brazilian market indicator, the Ibovespa. A structural break is when the trends and patterns of association between observations in a time series change. This break usually reflects difficult times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: Using an AR model and statistical tests, the presence of structural breaks in the Selic series was analyzed. The aim was to identify repercussions on the Brazilian stock market, for which the market value of 12 Ibovepa companies was used as a proxy.
Results and Discussion: There was a divergence between the share price and the interest rate when the structural breaks occurred.
Research Implications: Knowing these structural changes can improve forecasting capacity and reduce the risk of estimating erroneous results.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the accuracy of forecasts, verifying the magnitude of any shortfall, which can be used to make decisions in the business environment
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL UNICORN STARTUP FOUNDER? EXPLORING FOUNDERS’ BACKGROUNDS
Get PDFPurpose: The rapid growth of unicorn startups — privately held startup companies valued at over $1 billion — has inspired researchers and investors to better understand the key factors behind their success. While product-market fit, timing, and business models are frequently studied, this paper dive deeper into the backgrounds of the founders themselves. By analyzing various educational, and professional attributes of unicorn startup founders, we seek to uncover common patterns and insights that might hint at the success criteria of unicorn creation.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Our study adopted an exploratory approach utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to discover the nuances of unicorn startup founders' backgrounds. Using a dataset of 3925 founders, we identified patterns in unicorn creation. In addition, qualitative insights were garnered through a review of existing literature. This approach provided a comprehensive view bridging the data with theoretical review.
Findings: A significant proportion of unicorn startup founders 1163 of the 3925 examined, had prior entrepreneurial engagements, which underlines the value of experience in high-impact ventures. A pronounced gender imbalance was observed, with a whopping 93% of founders being male, spotlighting potential systemic and cultural barriers in the entrepreneurial field. Fields such as International Relations, Public Administration, and STEM disciplines like Bioengineering and Medical Informatics were represented among the unicorn producing majors. These findings suggest a cross-disciplinary effect resulting in unicorn creation.
Originality: Instead of just focusing on one part of founders’ background, this study combines their education and experiences to give a full picture. This approach makes it unique and adds a new perspective to what we know about successful startups. This new angle can prompt more research and give us a deeper understanding of how unicorn startups come to be
ANÁLISE DE PERCEPÇÃO DE IMPACTOS DA GESTÃO DE PROCESSOS NA IMPLANTAÇÃO DE SISTEMA ERP
Get PDFObjective: During the second half of the 90s, the implementation of ERP systems (Enterprise Resources Planning) was one of the main focuses of attention related to the use of Information Technology in companies. Therefore, this study proposes to analyze the perception of the impacts of Process Management and the implementation of ERP Systems.
Theoretical Framework: It presents a literature review on process management and its influence on ERP implementation.
Method: Field research with an exploratory character, using the selection of a sample of companies for the application of a questionnaire in medium and large companies, aiming at the analysis of the perception of the impacts of process management and the implementation of the ERP System,
Results and Discussion: A result was observed that corroborates the bibliographic research that emphasizes the degree of knowledge of work processes as a prerequisite for obtaining success in the implementation of the system.
Research Implications: The results of this study demonstrate the levels of perception of medium and large companies on the influence of process management and the ERP system.
Originality/Value: The value of this study is evidenced by the view that medium and large companies have in relation to the influence of process management on the implementation of the ERP System, as well as its degree of importante.Objetivo: Durante la segunda mitad de los años 90, la implementación de sistemas ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) fue uno de los principales focos de atención relacionados con el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información en las empresas. Por lo tanto, este estudio se propone analizar la percepción de los impactos de la Gestión de Procesos y la implementación de sistemas ERP.
Marco Teórico: Presenta una revisión de la literatura sobre la gestión de procesos y su influencia en la implementación de ERP.
Método: Investigación de campo de carácter exploratório, mediante la selección de una muestra de empresas para la aplicación de un cuestionario en medianas y grandes empresas, teniendo como objetivo el análisis de la percepción de los impactos de la gestión de procesos y la implementación del sistema ERP.
Resultados y Discusión: Se observó un resultado que corrobora la investigación bibliográfica que enfatiza el grado de conocimiento de los procesos de trabajo como requisito previo para obtener éxito en la implementación del sistema.
Implicaciones de la investigación: Los resultados de este estudio demuestran los niveles de percepción de las medianas y grandes empresas sobre la influencia de la gestión de procesos y la implementación del sistema ERP.
Originalidad/Valor: El valor de este estudio se evidencia en la visión que tienen las medianas y grandes empresas en relación a la influencia de la gestión de procesos en la implementación del Sistema ERP, así como su grado de importância.Objetivo: Durante a segunda metade dos anos 90, a implementação de sistemas ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) foi um dos principais focos de atenção relacionados à utilização de Tecnologia da Informação nas empresas. Serndo assim, este estudo propõe analisar a percepção de impactos da Gestão de Processos na implantação de sistemas ERP.
Referencial Teórico: Apresenta uma revisão de literatura sobre gestão de processos e sua influência na implementação do ERP.
Método: Pesquisa de campo com caráter exploratório, utilizando-se a seleção de uma amostra de empresas para aplicação de um questionário em empresas de médio e grande porte, visando à análise da percepção de impactos da gestão de processos na implantação de sistema ERP.
Resultados e Discussão: Observou-se um resultado que corrobora a pesquisa bibliográfica que ressalta o grau de conhecimento dos processos de trabalho como pré-requisito para a obtenção de êxito na implantação do sistema.
Implicações da Pesquisa: Os resultados deste estudo demonstram os níveis de percepção de empresas de médio e grande porte sobre a influência da gestão de processo na implementação do sistema ERP
Originalidade/Valor: O valor deste estudo é evidenciado pela visão que as empresas de médio e grande tem em relação à influência da gestão de processos sobre a implantação do Sistema ERP, assim como o seu grau de importância
WHICH DETERMINANTS EXPLAIN MUNICIPALITIES' DEBT? THE CASE OF PORTUGUESE MUNICIPALITIES FROM 2014 TO 2017
Get PDFObjective: Municipality sustainability is crucial for promoting the country's wealth and the citizens' well-being. Therefore, understanding municipalities' indebtedness is relevant to avoid situations of severe financial constraints. This work aims to understand the determinants that explain Portuguese municipalities' debt levels (both total and excess of debt), after the introduction of the Regime Financeiro das Autarquias Locais e Entidades Intermunicipais (RFALEI) published in 2013 (Law no. 73/2013).
Theoretical Framework: In this work, the indebtedness of Portuguese municipalities is studied, from the perspective of net debt and excess indebtedness in order to give a broader picture of this topic and to be able to characterize the main determinants that explain debt in Portuguese municipalities.
Method: Municipalities' debt is measured using not only the net debt ratio (as most of the works) but also the excess of municipalities' indebtedness. Institutional, political, and financial-economic variables are analyzed to explain debt using a linear regression model with fixed effects. The sample includes all Portuguese municipalities for the period from 2014 to 2017.
Results and Discussion: Results show that only institutional and financial-economic determinants are relevant to explain municipalities’ indebtedness. Municipalities with less tourism, less State transfers, and with more capital revenues are the ones more indebtedness. Beyond these factors, municipalities with more investments and less tax revenue tend to present more excess debt.
Research Implications: The results of this work are useful to a group of users of the information provided by municipalities: By knowing the main reasons that lead to debt, municipal managers can somehow reduce debt; Regulatory entities can create laws to limit debt and citizens know how public money is being managed.
Originality/Value: This work analyzed all Portuguese municipalities, during four years, a larger sample than used in previous works. Moreover, institutional, and financial-economic determinants are also used, in addition to political variables, and these determinants show relevance to explain municipalities' debt. Finally, we focus not only on the debt ratio but also on excess of debt which was the main concern of RFALEI