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Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-26T20:20:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcelino Andre Stein.pdf: 1124431 bytes, checksum: c1ffbf0839b099ad8f101e78bf0f31fa (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-03-21 / This study aims to discuss the main legal and economic aspects of flags of convenience (FOC). Its specific objectives, are to help reduce dependence by Brazilian users of shipping services provided by carriers that make extensive use of flags of convenience. As justification for the study, we note that it is an important issue for long-term strategic interests of the Brazilian State. The development of a long-term State Maritime Policy is critical to a Country that has one of the largest coasts and internal waterway networks in the world. The hypothesis addressed in this work is the study of the major legal and economic aspects of flags of convenience as well as the possibility of using the WTO through the GATS, to combat this practice or, alternatively, adapt it to the entire international maritime community so all Countries and their Merchant Marines can enjoy the same legal framework. The method is inductive, since the author will depart from particular issues to achieve generalized conclusions. This method extends the freedom of the researcher, allowing him to consult a variety of sources, so that, intuitively, the author can reach the proposed result. Emphasis will be given to the impact that these flags of convenience cause to the development of a Brazilian Maritime Power as well as a Brazilian strong Merchant Marine and possibilities of using the WTO Word Trade Organization, to curb this practice. It is argued that this practice violates the GATS (General Agreement on Tariffs and Services) rules, highlighting unfair competition in the international maritime market / Esta dissertação tem como objetivo geral contribuir para a redução da dependência dos usuários brasileiros de serviços de transportes marítimos prestados pelos navios de bandeiras de conveniência. Trata-se de tema importante para os interesses estratégicos de longo prazo do Estado brasileiro, o que justifica a relevância desta pesquisa. A elaboração de uma Política Marítima de Estado, de longo prazo, é fundamental para um país que tem uma das maiores costas e malhas hidroviárias do mundo. A hipótese desta pesquisa sustenta que o estudo dos principais aspectos jurídicos e econômicos das bandeiras de conveniência, bem como a possibilidade de uso da Organização Mundial do Comércio, através do Acordo Geral de Tarifas e Serviços GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services - GATS), para combater tal prática, ou adequá-la para que toda a comunidade marítima internacional possa dela usufruir. O método utilizado é o indutivo, pois partir-se-á de questões particulares para conclusões generalizadas. Este método amplia a liberdade do pesquisador, ao lhe dar a liberdade de beber em diversas fontes para que, intuitivamente, chegue ao resultado proposto. Será dada ênfase ao impacto que tais bandeiras causam na construção do Poder Marítimo brasileiro e possibilidades de uso da Organização Mundial do Comércio para coibir tal prática. Sustenta-se que tal prática viola o GATS tendo em vista a concorrência desleal no mercado internacional marítimo

The presentation will look beyond red flags to inform Rx legitimacy judgments and subsequent prescribing and dispensing decisions. The presenter will describe the outcomes of two research projects that examined prescribers’ and pharmacists’ perceptions of Rx legitimacy and Rx drug abuse communication behaviors. Attendees will gain insight into the process of evaluating Rx legitimacy and learn how subjectivity inherent in these judgments influences prescribing and dispensing behaviors and patient care. The presenter also will identify evidence­based, practice-friendly interventions to engage community pharmacists in community-based prevention of Rx drug abuse and its consequences.

Submitted by Jamile Barbosa da Cruz (jamile.cruz@ucsal.br) on 2016-10-06T18:09:44Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Sara_versao_FINAL.pdf: 5926547 bytes, checksum: 1af56baf6c5b7e3e29442f08d25e3ac2 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Emília Carvalho Ribeiro (maria.ribeiro@ucsal.br) on 2016-11-25T21:49:20Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Sara_versao_FINAL.pdf: 5926547 bytes, checksum: 1af56baf6c5b7e3e29442f08d25e3ac2 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-11-25T21:49:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sara_versao_FINAL.pdf: 5926547 bytes, checksum: 1af56baf6c5b7e3e29442f08d25e3ac2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-12-03 / A presente dissertação é uma proposição crítica que visa analisar a atual crise do movimento sindical e o processo de afirmação do capital, utilizando como alegoria as reivindicações do Sindicato da Construção Civil na Bahia – Sintracom. Isto porque, o embate entre o capital e o trabalho sofre com o rompimento dos alicerces ideológicos da sua existência histórica marcada pela busca da classe trabalhadora por mudanças e adaptação ao sistema socioeconômico estabelecido com o objetivo metabólico de alcançar melhores condições de vida. O antigo ambiente em que o espírito revolucionário propiciou uma atmosfera voltada para a necessidade de organização do proletariado com o enfrentamento das questões relacionadas à exploração do trabalho e a concentração do lucro sofre com o atual esvaziamento do debate. Deste modo, a legitimação do movimento sindical brasileiro será avaliada a partir da Era Vargas até a Constituição de 1988, momento em que foi promulgada a garantia de direitos básicos e a sua influência na dinâmica atual do capital. As bandeiras de luta em nome de mais empregos, melhores salários, redução da jornada de trabalho, sem redução de salários, serão desfraldadas sob orientação da Teoria Crítica. Não obstante, considerando a proeminência orgânica das Reivindicações e Convenções Coletivas de Trabalho (CCT), tendo como alegoria o pleito do Sindicato do setor da construção civil na Bahia - Sintracom, assim foi analisado, a partir do estudo de caso, o discurso simbólico sobre a ampliação dos direitos, principalmente nas questões voltadas para as cláusulas econômicas, aspecto unilateral na pauta das principais reivindicações dos sindicatos em detrimento do objetivo histórico de emancipação social. / This dissertation is a critical proposition that aims to analyze the current crisis of the labor movement and the capital's claim process, using SINTRACOM - the Construction Union located in Bahia - as allegory. This is because the struggle between capital and labor suffers from the disruption of the ideological foundations of its historical existence marked by the pursuit of the working class for change and adaptation to the socio-economic system established with the metabolic goal of achieving better living conditions. The former environment in which the revolutionary spirit led to an atmosphere focused on the need for proletarian organization to tackling issues related to labor exploitation and the profit concentration suffers from the current drain of the debate. Thus, the legitimacy of the Brazilian trade union movement will be evaluated from Vargas to the Constitution of 1988. Howevwe, the flags of struggle on behalf of more jobs, better wages, reduced working hours without wage cuts, will be unfurled under the guidance of Critical Theory on the agenda of the main demands of the unions at the expense of the historical goal of social emancipation.

This study seeks to understand the interplay of vorticity and elasto-dynamics that forms the basis for a fluttering flag and flapping wing propulsion, and factors that distinguish one from the other. The fluid dynamics is assumed two dimensional and incompressible, and comprises potential and viscous flow simulations. The elastic solid is one dimensional and governed by the Bernoulli-Euler flexure model. The fluid and elastic solid models are coupled using a predictor-corrector algorithm. Flutter of a flag or foil is associated with drag and we show that the pressure on the foil is predominantly circulatory in origin. The circulatory pressure generated on the foil depends primarily on the slope and curvature. The wake vorticity exhibits a wide range of behavior starting from a Kelvin-Helmholtz type instability to a von Kármán wake. Potential flow simulations do not capture the wake accurately both at high and low mass ratios. This is reflected in the flutter boundary and pressure over the foil when compared with viscous flow simulations. Thrust due to heaving of a flexible foil shows maxima at a set of discrete frequencies that coincide with the frequencies at which the flapping velocity of the foil tip is a maximum. The propulsive efficiency shows maxima at a set of discrete frequencies that are close but distinct from the thrust maxima set of frequencies. These discrete frequencies are close to the natural frequencies of vibration of a cantilevered foil vibrating in vacuum. At low frequencies thrust is a consequence of a strong leading edge vortex developed over the foil and it remains attached to the foil as it is convected due to the favorable pressure gradient presented by the time and spatially varying shape of the foil. At moderate and high frequencies of oscillation the pressure, and consequently the thrust, generated by the foil is non-circulatory in origin and they are high where the accelerations of the foil are high. At high frequencies the leading edge vortex is weak. Except in the low frequency range, potential flow simulations qualitatively compares well with viscous flow predictions. We show that thrust and drag on a flexible foil oscillating in a flow is caused by the phase difference between the slope of the foil and the fluid pressure on it. Propulsive efficiency though is governed by the phase difference between foil velocity and fluid pressure and inertia forces. Thus, the interplay of vorticity and elasto-dynamics determine the behavior of a flutter and propulsion of a flexible foil in a fluid flow.

We examined the concepts and emotions people associate with their national flag, and how these associations are related to nationalism and patriotism across 11 countries. Factor analyses indicated that the structures of associations differed across countries in ways that reflect their idiosyncratic historical developments. Positive emotions and egalitarian concepts were associated with national flags across countries. However, notable differences between countries were found due to historical politics. In societies known for being peaceful and open-minded (e.g., Canada, Scotland), egalitarianism was separable from honor-related concepts and associated with the flag; in countries that were currently involved in struggles for independence (e.g., Scotland) and countries with an imperialist past (the United Kingdom), the flag was strongly associated with power-related concepts; in countries with a negative past (e.g., Germany), the primary association was sports; in countries with disruption due to separatist or extremist movements (e.g., Northern Ireland, Turkey), associations referring to aggression were not fully rejected; in collectivist societies (India, Singapore), obedience was linked to positive associations and strongly associated with the flag. In addition, the more strongly individuals endorsed nationalism and patriotism, the more they associated positive emotions and egalitarian concepts with their flag. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Background: Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (NMDAR-E) is an autoimmune encephalitis (AE) mainly affecting young females. It typically presents with isolated psychiatric symptoms (e.g. depressed mood) at first and neurological abnormalities (e.g. seizures, movement disorders) only develop later. Thus, there is a high risk of overlooking NMDAR-E in patients with preexisting psychiatric illness due to symptom overlap in the prodromal period of the disease when treatment is most effective. Although rare, concomitant or sequential development of a demyelinating disorder is increasingly recognized as an associated disease entity (overlap syndrome), with immediate diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Case presentation: We report a patient with a borderline personality disorder (BPD), which developed NMDAR-E and an overlapping demyelinating disorder with anti-Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) -IgG positivity. The initial clinical presentation with predominantly affective symptoms (e.g. mood lability, anxiety, depressed mood) lead us to suspect an exacerbation of the BPD at first. However, acute changes in premorbid behavior, newly developed psychotic symptoms and memory deficits lead us to the correct diagnosis of an AE, which was further complicated by the development of a demyelinating disorder. As a result of impaired illness awareness and psychosis, diagnostic and treatment was difficult to carry out. The symptoms completely remitted after treatment with methylprednisolone 1 g daily for 5 days and 5 cycles of plasma exchange. Conclusions: Continuous awareness for neuropsychiatric clinical warning signs in patients with a pre-diagnosed psychiatric disorder is important for a timely diagnosis. Therefore, we believe that the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm provided here, for the first time specifically addressing patients with preexisting psychiatric illness and integrating overlap syndromes, can be a useful tool. Moreover, in order to timely perform diagnostics and treatment, judicial approval should be obtained rapidly.

The debate over the display of the Confederate battle flag in public places throughout the South focus on the flag's display by state governments such South Carolina and Mississippi. The state of Texas is rarely placed in this debate, and neither has the debate adequately explore the role of high schools' use of Confederate symbols. Schools represent the community and serve as a symbol of its values. A school represented by Confederate symbols can communicate a message of intolerance to a rival community or opposing school during sports contests. Within the community, conflict arose when an opposition group to the symbols formed and asked for the symbols' removal in favor of symbols that were seen more acceptable by outside observers. Many times, an outside party needed to step in to resolve the conflict. In Texas, the conflict between those in favor and those oppose centered on the Confederate battle flag, and the memory each side associated with the flag. Anglos saw the flag as their school spirit. African Americans saw hatred.

Often perceived as pests, pigeon control is applied without investigating environmental, ecological and anthropogenic factors which affect their populations and response to controls. Estate Management of the University of South Africa’s Muckleneuk campus identified a need to investigate and address a perceived pigeon problem. Staff perceptions regarding the presence and attitude towards control of the pigeons was undertaken through an online Survey Monkey questionnaire and semi- structured interviews until saturation was achieved. It was determined that the a s sumed negative perception towards the pigeons was in fact incorrect. Participants would rather encourage the nesting and breeding activities of pigeons on campus, as they felt that the human–pigeon interactions and viewing of squabs in nests contributed positively to their work environment. Participants did not consider the pigeons or their related activities to pose a problem. It was felt that should control be imposed, the birds should rather be humanely managed through non-lethal measures rather than eradication. Pigeon numbers on five buildings on the University’s campus were counted at dawn and dusk, every week, for two years. The first year provided baseline data and the second year was when control measures were applied. The study determined that the pigeon population index fluctuated seasonally while breeding occurred throughout the year, with notable peaks and declines relating to physiological and population dynamics. The pigeons seemed to make opportunistic use of crop availability in surrounding farmlands during optimal production periods, while conserving energy when not favourable. Site selection in relation to building aspect indicated significant differences in all the seasons except for winter, while a positive significant relationship between level height and pigeon number was recorded. Once the control measures were applied, the total pigeon index on the campus declined by 50%. Control structures differed significantly in efficacy. Bird spikes indicated the highest efficacy at reducing the pigeon population index and seasonality did influence this efficiency. Birds of prey and an audio bird scarer were used to compare actual versus implied predator presence, it was determined that there was an association between method of scaring and the number of pigeons observed on the different time periods. Pigeons were observed to continue the natural trend of dispersion and return at the dawn and dusk counts during the audio bird scarer trial without being actively discouraged or dislodged from the building. Pigeons reacted positively to the visual raptor presence, which caused them to take flight from the buildings. The visual effect was only temporary however as pigeons returned once the threat had been removed 10 minutes post scare. The studies concluded in an interdisciplinary management plan presented to the University Estates. / Environmental Science / M. Sc. (Environmental Science)

The research problem for this study was that forensic investigators in the Forensic Services (FS) of the City of Tshwane (CoT) are unable to successfully deal with procurement fraud as a result of the lack of knowledge, skills and resources required to conduct computer forensics during the investigation of procurement fraud. This research was conducted to ascertain the value of computer forensics in the investigation of procurement fraud. Further, the study sought to determine how to improve the CoT forensic investigators’ knowledge and competence regarding the application of computer forensics in the investigation of procurement fraud. The purpose of this study was to explore the procedures that should be followed by CoT forensic investigators when conducting computer forensics during the investigation of procurement fraud. The research also aimed to discover new information, not previously known to the researcher, related to computer forensics during the investigation of procurement fraud by exploring national and international literature. In addition, the study explored existing practices so as to use this information to improve the current CoT procedure, within the confines of the legislative requirements. The overall purpose of this study is to provide practical recommendations for best practices, based on the results of the data analysis, which address the problem and enhance the investigative skills of CoT forensic investigators. The study established that it is imperative and compulsory to apply computer forensics in any procurement fraud investigation in order to efficiently track down cyber criminals and solve complicated and complex computer crimes. It was also established that forensic investigators within the FS in the CoT lack the necessary computer skills to optimally investigate procurement fraud. It is therefore recommended that CoT forensic investigators acquire the necessary skills and essential training in computer forensics in order to improve their knowledge and competence regarding the application and understanding of the value of computer forensics in the investigation of procurement fraud. / School of Criminal Justice / M.Tech. (Forensic Investigation)