C-H bonds are easily the most common type of ordinary chemical bond and studying carbon acidity will help us understand and predict the reactivity of organic compounds. Carbon acidities are ranked using acidity scales. One of the most prominent is the Streitwieser Lithium Indicator (SLI) scale. The term "indicator scale" implies that acids have been measured against one another in sequential fashion. The SLI scale uses lithium ion as the conjugate-base counterion and THF as the solvent. Historically, the SLI scale has emphasized the characterization of weakly-acidic hydrocarbons. Prior to the work of our group, the strongest acid on the SLI scale has a pK value of about 10. Deck and Thornberry extended the scale to ca. pK = 0 by evaluating 23 perfluoroaryl-substituted cyclopentadiene and indene derivatives, using 19F NMR spectroscopy to determine the equilibrium constants of sequential acid-base reactions. This thesis describes the further extension of the SLI scale to ca. pK = −6. To achieve this result, a set of 11 tetrasubstituted cyclopentadienes were synthesized and their acidities evaluated sequentially with the goal of reaching a low pK value while minimizing the acidity ratio at each incremental step. The four ring substituents were combinations of pentafluorophenyl, perfluoro-4-tolyl, and perfluoro-4-pyridyl, electronegative groups listed in order of increasing electron-withdrawing power. The most acidic compound in the set was 1-pentafluorophenyl-2,3,4-tetrakis(tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)cyclopentadiene, having pK = −5.99. Trends in the acidities of tetraarylcyclopentadienes are discussed including relative electron-withdrawing power of the three selected substituents, and conformational effects among pairs of regioisomeric cyclopentadiene derivatives. / Master of Science / Carbon acidity refers to the willingness of a carbon-hydrogen bond to release a hydrogen ion. C-H bonds are easily the most common type of ordinary chemical bond, so it makes sense that studying carbon acidity will help us understand and predict the reactivity of organic compounds. For the past several decades, emphasis in this area of research has focused on weak carbon acids, especially the simplest hydrocarbons like benzene and methane. This thesis aims in the opposite direction of synthesizing and measuring stronger and stronger carbon acids until we reach the theoretical limit for a given solvent. Because our research strategy is inherently incremental, compounds were synthesized and their acidities were measured, drawing close to the theoretical limit using tetrahydrofuran as the solvent.

The field of guidance is changing from one of providing services for students needing help to results-based guidance programs which provide knowledge, attitudes, and skills for all students. This shift in focus has resulted in different expectations of counselors who are responsible for implementing guidance programs in the schools. Some counselors who were successful in providing counseling services have been less successful in guidance programs. This study looked at selected counselor characteristics that contribute to successful results-based guidance programs. The question is asked, “Are counselor characteristics related to the success of a results-based guidance program?” Data on student results were collected from high school seniors and eighth-graders at eighteen secondary schools. The counselors implementing the results-based guidance programs at these schools were assessed on selected personality characteristics using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. In addition, data were collected on demographic factors including sex, race, age, and length of service for each counselor. Additional qualitative data were collected from administrators, teachers, counselors, and students from a successful and less-successful school using an interview format. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to answer the research questions. Analysis of data included ranking schools based upon student mean scores in four guidance competency areas to differentiate successful from less-successful programs, a t-test was applied to four MBTI scores to determine significant differences between counselors implementing successful programs and those implementing less-successful programs, application of Kruskal-Wallis one-way anova test was used to analyze demographic factors and a stepwise, multiple regression was applied to personality factors to account for the amount of variance ascribed to each. Qualitative data were analyzed through the use of a cross-site, two variable descriptive matrix. Findings indicated that the Thinking-Feeling preference on the MBTI differentiates at the p < .01 level between counselors implementing successful results-based programs and those implementing less-successful programs at the high school level. Using a student self-report format, it was possible to differentiate between successful and less-successful results-based guidance programs at the high school level. In an interview situation, administrators, teachers, students, and counselors articulated personality characteristics that contribute to a successful results-based guidance program in terms that related closely to the findings of the MBTI. / Ed. D.

Background: With increasing environmental concerns, green finance has emerged as a key driver for promoting corporate sustainable initiatives. Among these green financing options, green bonds have gained increased popularity. Given the expanding demand for green bonds compared to conventional bonds, a potential yield difference between these two financial instruments is argued, giving rise to the phenomenon known as the Greenium. Similarly, at the corporate level, firms experience a higher propensity to present themselves as environmentally friendly to capitalize on this sustainability preference. This can be achieved through the integration of ESG incentives into their operation.  Purpose: This thesis aims to investigate whether a predictable probability exists between the Greenium and the incentives of U.S. Small Cap companies to adopt an initial ESG score. Such a relationship would imply that the Greenium could serve as a market indicator predicting corporations’ response to increasing sustainability demand. Method: To address the purpose, this thesis uses a quantitative strategy with a positivistic deductive approach and utilizes a panel data logit model with a binary dependent variable. The main data consists of the companies' reported financial performance for each firm-year until it receives the initial ESG score, collected for the period 2015 to 2023 for U.S. Small Cap firms.  Conclusion: The findings advocate a positive effect of the Greenium, serving as a sustainability market indicator, on the probability of Small Cap U.S. firms adopting an initial ESG score; however, its effect is industry related. Certain industries are observed to demonstrate a greater response to increases in the Greenium, with the Consumer Cyclicals industry exhibiting the strongest relationship.

Foodborne outbreaks have continued to be associated with produce contamination originating from on-farm sources, such as soil or agricultural water. Additionally, the heterogeneity of the pre-harvest environment complicates the development of universal strategies for managing produce safety risks. Understanding the ecology and epidemiology of foodborne pathogens and fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) by growing regions, sample types, scale of analysis, and detection method is essential for developing targeted mitigation strategies. This dissertation utilized quantitative research methods and statistical modeling to examine the impact of sampling method, spatial, temporal, meteorological, and physicochemical factors on pathogen prevalence and FIB levels. Key findings highlight that the drivers of prevalence differ between pathogens and were influenced by sample type, scale, and region.. The variations in associations emphasize that risk varies by space and time. Therefore, results support regional and scale-dependent food safety standards and guidance documents for controlling hazards to minimize risk. Additionally, the method used for pathogen detection influences prevalence highlighting the need for standard methods since methodological differences confound comparisons across studies. Furthermore, since agricultural water quality is an important food safety priority, this dissertation aimed to determine the efficacy of chemical antimicrobial sanitizers against Salmonella in pre-harvest agricultural water. Results demonstrated that certain sanitizer treatments and conditions can significantly reduce Salmonella populations in preharvest agricultural water sources and thus may serve as a risk reduction option when used correctly. / Doctor of Philosophy / Fresh fruits and vegetables are continually implicated in foodborne outbreaks. Additionally, the source of the pathogen that causes illness in these outbreaks is often due to contact with contaminated soil or water on the farm. Since the environment is extremely diverse, the risk of foodborne pathogens is not uniform across a farm and between farms. Therefore, the development of a one-size-fits-all plan to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens from contaminating produce on a farm is difficult. Understanding the incidence and distribution of foodborne pathogens and fecal bacteria and how these microorganisms interact with the environment is important to develop strategies to manage risk. Additionally, understanding how the prevalence of bacteria varies by state, medium (water vs soil), and farm is needed to develop targeted mitigation plans. This dissertation utilized laboratory and field-based experiments to understand how space, time, weather, and physical properties impact the occurrence of foodborne pathogens and fecal bacteria. The primary results show factors that impact prevalence are different between pathogens (Salmonella vs Listeria vs E. coli). Furthermore, the occurrence differed by sampling method (molecular vs culture), sample type (water vs soil), scale (within a farm vs between multiple farms), and region emphasizing that the risk from foodborne pathogens varies over space and time. Overall, this dissertation's results suggest that both regional and scale-specific guidelines are needed to reduce foodborne pathogen risks in the farm environment. Lastly, since the quality of the water used in growing fresh produce is an important food safety priority, the effectiveness of chemical antimicrobial sanitizers against Salmonella in agricultural water was evaluated. Results demonstrated that certain sanitizer treatments and conditions (sanitizer concentrations, water temperatures) can significantly reduce Salmonella populations in pre-harvest water sources and may serve as a risk reduction option when sanitizers are used correctly.

The reduced capacity of antibiotics to treat infections is one of the greatest health concerns that society faces. There is substantial evidence that links this reduced capacity with the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock production. Livestock can act as reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic resistant bacteria, which can pass resistance on in the livestock's manure. It is important to understand the fate of antibiotic resistance genes and resistant bacteria in the environment after land-application of manure-based amendments. The goal of this field-scale study was to identify the effects of soil amendments (inorganic fertilizer, compost, or raw manure) and crop cover (lettuce or radish) on sediment transfer, fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), and release of ARGs in runoff over six storm events. Two FIB (Escherichia coli and enterococci) and two ARGs (sulI and ermB) were quantified in runoff from each of the constructed plots throughout the growing season. FIB and ARGs were recovered from all plots, including control plots indicating a background level within the soil. Additionally, only the effects of variability among individual storms had an impact on the concentration of FIB in runoff. Vegetative cover and storm variability affected sediment release. A trend of higher sul1 and ermB in runoff from compost and raw manure-amended plots for at least 2 months after planting crops was observed. Only one of these ARGs (ermB) is associated with the class of drugs given to the dairy cows used for the manure and compost, indicating inherent carriage of some ARGs independent of the type of antibiotic administered, and such genes can persist in the environment. These results suggest that there is a risk of ARGs being carried into areas downgradient from agricultural plots that have been amended with compost or manure. / MS / Millions of kilograms of antibiotics are used in livestock production each year in the United States, causing concern that such widespread antibiotic use could be contributing to a decrease in effectiveness of antibiotics for treating illness in humans. The purpose of this study is to understand how antibiotic resistance might be transferred from livestock to manure into the environment and ultimately to people. This field-scale study tested the effect of soil amendment (chemical fertilizer, compost, or manure) and crop cover (lettuce or radish) on the release of fecal indicator bacteria (Escherichia coli and enterococci), sediment, and antibiotic resistance genes (sul1 and ermB) in runoff coming from agricultural plots. In part, this study helped evaluate recent US Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) criteria for composting to reduce pathogenic bacteria when using manure-derived soil amendment to grow food for human consumption. This study found that fecal indicator bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes were recovered in runoff from all soil amendment and vegetable types. However, there were higher levels of antibiotic resistance genes recovered in runoff from compost and manure amended soils than from fertilizer control or unamended plots during the growing season. This suggests that composting may not be effective for reducing or removing the genes that encode antibiotic resistance in runoff.

The possibility of a relationship between Adlerian life style, as measured by the Life Style Personality Inventory (LSPI), and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was examined by this research. The goal of this study was to clarify the relationship between these instruments to broaden the applicability of both instruments for both research and clinical endeavors. Life style is a concept which is vital to therapeutic intervention from an Adlerian frame of reference. Assessment of life style typically involves lengthy therapist interviews. Both the LSPI and the MBTI are questionnaires designed to measure personality variables. The 117 subjects for this study were solicited from individuals seeking counseling from an urban community counseling center. The individuals served by this agency are primarily those diagnosed with Adjustment Disorders. The LSPI and the MBTI were administered individually to each subject. Means and standard deviations were computed for the seven LSPI themes and the MBTI total. Due to a lack of research support for Theme 4 by the LSPI author, the data for this theme were disregarded. The same research indicated a strong bipolar relationship for Themes 7 and 8 (Displaying Inadequacy and Social Interest), which prompted the inclusion of Theme 8 in subsequent data analysis. A correlation analysis was developed. Using the correlation matrix, a factor analysis program was run using the SPSS-X statistical package. The principal components analysis extracted three factors which were refined by a factor rotation using the varimax rotation option. To clarify Factor 3, further analysis was performed with the MBTI data divided by continuum and a second factor analysis was run. Four factors emerged from the data with Factors 1 and 2 remaining unchanged. Factor 1 (Emotional Focusing) and Factor 2 (Confrontation) were loaded with the LSPI themes. Factor 3 (Temperament) and Factor 4 (External-Internal) were loaded with the MBTI scores. This study found that no apparent relationship exists between the variables measured by the LSPI and the MBTI. Questions were raised regarding the descriptive versus pathology-assessing nature of the themes on LSPI. Further research is suggested to define the focus of this instrument.

Försvarets materielverk (FMV) står inför en omfattande ominriktning av verksamheten med tillhörande omorganisation. Den nya verksamheten innefattar att leverera tjänsten försvarslogistik till Försvarsmakten (FM). Då det inte finns någon entydig definition för vad försvarslogistik är så har detta arbete inriktats att utarbeta ett förslag till en sådan definition. Dessutom har en procedur skapats som identifierar relevanta prestandamått för ett godtyckligt försvarslogistiskt system, s.k. Key Performance Indicators (KPI), som kan användas för att påvisa om försvarslogistiken är effektiv eller inte.   För att skapa en definition, så undersöktes först vad teorin säger om tillvägagångssättet för uppbyggandet av definitioner. Därefter gjordes en större litteratursökning för att se hur och vad andra organisationer, verksamheter och teorier avser med försvarslogistik och använder termen försvarslogistik till. Den metod för definition som bedömts mest lämpad är den s.k. Förbättringsmetoden, vilken med litteratursökningen som underlag har används för att skapa ett definitionsförslag.   Sedan har en procedur skapas som identifierar, för försvarslogistik, relevanta KPI. Det utfördes genom att först genomföra en litteratursökning avseende vilka logistiska mått som finns, därefter för att besvara frågan vad KPI är och hur de används. De logistiska måtten, tillsammans med mått framtagna och härledda från definitionen, bildar en "bruttolista" med möjliga Performance Indicators (PI).   Vid utformandet av proceduren uppenbarade det sig att det inte gick att skapa en generisk metod, för alla möjliga försvarslogistiska system. Därför föreslogs ett vidare arbete som innebär att kategorisera system med liknande egenskaper i olika systemtyper. Med förslagsvis en totalkostnadsanalys och annan empirisk erfarenhet som grund kan PI för varje systemtyp väljas, för att på så sätt skapa "nettolistor" av generiska KPI för varje systemtyp. Är systemägaren intresserad av att ytterligare gallra bland dessa generiska KPI, så har ett frågebatteri skapats som sållar på basis av vad som är intressant att mäta. / The Swedish Defence Materiel (Försvarets Materielverk -FMV) faces a major redirection of its activities with an associated with reorganization. The new business is to deliver Defense Logistics Services to the Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten - FM). There is no existing Swedish definition for the term Defense Logistics. One purpose of this study has been to provide a proposed definition. FMV also requires a procedure for identifying relevant measurements, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), for arbitrary defense logistics systems, which can indicate whether the Defense Logistics Services delivered are effective or not.   In order to create a definition, the first step in this study is has been to examine what the theory says about methods for crafting definitions. There implied a need for a large literature review, with the purpose of identifying how and what other organizations, business and theories relate to and how they use the term of Defense Logistics. The information from the literature review was used as inspirational input when applying the improvements method, which is one of the methods available when crafting definitions.   The second purpose of this study has been to develop a procedure for identifying KPI:s related to Defense Logistics. This was also solved by a large literature review that identified existing logistical measurements and explained what KPI:s are and how they are used. The above logistical measurements together with measurements developed and derived from the definition were used to form a "comprehensive list" of possible Performance Indicators (PI).   During the design of the procedure it was recognized that it was not feasible to create a generic method for every possible defense logistic system. It was therefore proposed, as future work is, to categorize systems with similar characteristics into system types. With e.g. total cost analysis and other empirical experience as a basis, KPI can be chosen for each system type and thereby forming "net lists" for each generic system type. If the part interested in measuring a defense logistics service is interested in further narrowing the "net list" of KPI, a couple of questions are provided to assist in this, based on the concerns of the interest party.

Submitted by Mario BC (mario@bc.ufrpe.br) on 2017-03-07T13:12:05Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Luciana Maria Herculano da Silva.pdf: 1397632 bytes, checksum: cca869a58fb4ebdc78f6d4d8be57f51f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-07T13:12:06Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Luciana Maria Herculano da Silva.pdf: 1397632 bytes, checksum: cca869a58fb4ebdc78f6d4d8be57f51f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-07-27 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The evaluation of soil quality is an important tool to monitor their degradation and to sustainable practices implementation, by indicators that can relate to soil quality with agricultural activity. The Caatinga, an exclusively Brazilian biome, has a high degradation rate, resulting of human action in inadequate soil management. The objective was to evaluate changes of chemical and biological indicators of organic matter due to the seasonality in preserved and disturbed areas of Caatinga ecoregions in Pernambuco, as well as qualitative characteristics of soil organic matter in these environments and uses. Three areas were selected: one in Buíque and two in Serra Talhada, in each area were studied two conditions of land use (soil in areas with preserved Caatinga coverage and areas with agricultural use).Soil samples were collected between September/2014 and September/2015, covering dry and rainy seasons in semiarid region. In each use and area, there were collected three composite soil samples at layers 0-5, 5-10 and 10-20 cm. Analysis to chemical and physical soil characterization were carried out in addition to biological analysis of total organic carbon (TOC), labile fractions of oxidizable carbon (LFCO), microbial biomass carbon (MBC), basal soil respiration (BSR), microbial quotient (qMIC), physical fractionation of organic matter (POM), physical fractionation of organic matter associated with mineral (MOM) and chemical fractionation of humic substances (HS).Data were analyzed by T test, at 5% probability. It was observed that all relevant variables are influenced by seasonality, and soil texture to LFCO, MBC and TOC, indicating a greater influence on labile carbon fractions.While the characterization by FTIR set directly related to carbon in MOP fractions with AH and AF, and MOM with humin. / A avaliação da qualidade do solo é uma ferramenta importante para monitorar a sua degradação bem como planejar a implantação de práticas sustentáveis, verificada por indicadores que podem relacionar a qualidade do solo com atividade agrícola deste. A Caatinga, um bioma exclusivamente brasileiro, tem um alto índice de degradação, resultado da ação antrópica de manejo inadequado do solo. O objetivo da pesquisa foi de avaliar as alterações dos indicadores químicos e biológicos da matéria orgânica em função da sazonalidade, em áreas preservadas e antropizadas de ecorregiões da Caatinga em Pernambuco, bem como características qualitativas da matéria orgânica do solo nesses ambientes e usos. Para tanto, foram selecionadas três áreas: uma em Buíque e duas em Serra Talhada, em cada área foram estudadas duas condições de uso do solo (solos em áreas com cobertura de Caatinga preservada e áreas com uso agrícola). As coletas foram realizadas entre setembro/2014 e setembro/2015, abrangendo a estações seca e chuvosa dessas áreas no semiárido. Em cada uso, por área, foram coletadas três amostras compostas de solo nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10 e 10-20 cm. Foram realizadas análises de caracterização química e física dos solos, além das análises biológicas de carbono orgânico total (COT), frações lábeis de carbono oxidáveis (FLCO), carbono da biomassa microbiana (CBM), respiração basal do solo (RBS), quociente microbiano (qMIC), fracionamento físico da matéria orgânico (MOP), fracionamento físico da matéria orgânica associada aos minerais (MOM) e fracionamento químico das substâncias húmicas (SH). Os dados foram analisados pelo teste T, ao nível de 5% de probabilidade. Observou-se que todas as variáveis obtidas são influenciadas pela sazonalidade e pela textura do solo para FLCO, CBM e COT, indicando maior influência sobre as frações de carbono lábeis. Enquanto a caracterização por FTIR define relação direta com carbono nas frações de MOP com AH e AF, e MOM com humina.

Ziel der vorliegenden Masterarbeit ist die Entwicklung von Qualitätsindikatoren für den Prozess „Empfehlungen der Apotheke zur Weiterführung der Medikation“ im Klinikum Mutterhaus. Damit soll ein Instrument entwickelt werden, das patientenbezogene Dienstleistungen der Krankenhausapotheker an der intersektoralen Schnittstelle im Hinblick auf das Qualitätsziel Arzneimitteltherapiesicherheit messen und bewerten kann. Schwachstellen und Verbesserungspotentiale über den Verantwortungsbereich der Apotheke hinaus sollen identifiziert und in einen kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess eingebracht werden können. Methodik: Zur Entwicklung der Qualitätsindikatoren wurde ein mehrstufiges Verfahren gewählt. Zunächst wurden die Qualitätsziele des Prozesses definiert und eine Prozessanalyse durchgeführt. Die Literaturrecherche auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene gab Anhaltspunkte zur Ableitung von Qualitätsindikatoren. Basierend auf der Prozessanalyse und der Literaturrecherche wurden Qualitätsindikatoren für den Prozess „Empfehlungen der Apotheke zur Weiterführung der Medikation“ entwickelt. Anhand einer retrospektiven Datenerhebung wurden die entwickelten Qualitätsindikatoren auf ihre Aussagekraft und Eignung geprüft. Der Prozess wurde mit Hilfe der Qualitätsindikatoren gemessen und bewertet. Schlussfolgerung: Mit Hilfe von fünf Qualitätsindikatoren-Sets kann der Prozess „Empfehlungen der Apotheke zur Weiterführung der Medikation“ umfassend untersucht werden. Die entwickelten Qualitätsindikatoren sind geeignet, die pharmazeutische Dienstleistung im Hinblick auf das Qualitätsziel Arzneimitteltherapiesicherheit zu messen und zu bewerten. Sie ermöglichen die Evaluation des Prozesses und zukünftiger Verbesserungsmaßnahmen. Anhand der Qualitätsindikatoren wird zukünftig ein Monitoring der Dienstleistung möglich sein. / Purpose: The aim of this thesis is the development of quality indicators for the process "recommendations of the pharmacy to continue patient’s medication" at Klinikum Mutterhaus. An instrument is to be developed that can measure and rate the patient-related services of the hospital pharmacist at the intersectoral interface in terms of quality target in medication safety. Weaknesses and potential improvements should be identified and incorporated into a continuous improvement process. Methods: A multistage process is selected for the development of the quality indicators. First, the quality objectives of the process are defined and a process analysis is performed. A literature review on national and international level shall provide evidence for the derivation of quality indicators. Based on the process analysis and the literature review the quality indicators for the "Recommendations of the pharmacy to continue patient`s medication” are developed. In a retrospective data collection, the developed quality indicators are tested for their validity and suitability. The process is finally measured by the quality indicators and evaluated. Conclusion: With the help of five quality indicator sets the process "recommendations of the pharmacy to continue patient’s medication" can be fully investigated. The developed quality indicators are suitable to measure and evaluate the process in terms of the quality target medication safety. So the evaluation of the process and future improvements are possible. On the basis of the quality indicators a monitoring of the process can be established in the future.

Este texto verificou o tema de monitoramento de processos de produção de petróleo em plataformas no mar de forma a propor indicadores globais para monitoramento da funcionalidade dos equipamentos que envolvem estes processos, permitindo a antecipação da tomada de decisão sobre suas eminentes quedas de disponibilidade. Para tal, buscando conhecer as áreas envolvidas na gestão de uma plataforma de petróleo no mar, foram identificados os principais sistemas relacionados ao processo de produção de petróleo e optou-se pelo Sistema de Separação e Tratamento de Óleo para desenvolvimento e validação dos indicadores propostos. O Indicador Global de Funcionalidade Operacional (IGFO) foi desenvolvido a partir dos dados disponíveis para monitoramento dos processos de produção de petróleo, focado nas visões das principais áreas envolvidas na gestão da plataforma. Este indicador foi elaborado com objetivo de simplificar a análise dos processos, permitindo assim aferir o desempenho das ações de monitoramento de processos em plataformas de petróleo, de modo a atuar de forma antecipativa, contribuindo com a identificação e a disseminação das melhores práticas de manutenção preditiva. Neste aspecto, os indicadores na forma de normalização utilizada permitem comparações em diversos níveis, tanto em relação as plataformas dentro de uma empresa, como plataformas de empresas diferentes. Os indicadores globais propostos obtiveram resultados que permitiram avaliar a queda de funcionalidade dos equipamentos do Sistema de Separação e Tratamento de Óleo durante o período avaliado, servindo de base para identificação das causas das falhas destes equipamentos. Assim sendo, pôde-se perceber que a utilização dos indicadores globais identificados pode responder com sucesso às necessidades propostas / This text has verified the topic of monitoring production processes in offshore oil platforms in order to propose global indicators for monitoring the functionality of equipment in these processes, allowing the anticipation of making decisions about their eminent falls availability. To do this, seeking to know the areas involved in the management of an offshore oil platform, the main systems related to the process production of oil where identified and the system of Separation and Oil Treatment was chosen for the development and validation of the proposed indicators. The Global Indicator of Functionality Operation (IGFO) was developed from data available in monitoring production processes, with visions focused on the key areas involved in the management of the platform. This indicator was developed in order to simplify the analysis of processes, allowing the measurement of the stocks made in processes performance, in order to act in a preemptive way, contributing to the identification and dissemination of best practices of predictive maintenance. In this regard, the indicators used in the form of standardization allow comparisons at various levels, both for the platforms within a company, as platforms from different companies. The proposed global indicators obtained results that allows the evaluation of decrease in functionality of the equipments belong to the Separation System and Oil Treatment during the study period, providing the basis for identifying the causes of failures in these equipments. Therefore, it could be seen that the use of global indicators can successfully respond to the needs proposals.In the same context, it could be seen that the use of global indicators identified can successfully respond to the needs proposals