Esse trabalho teve por objetivo contribuir para o entendimento das novas dinâmicas de criação, difusão e exploração de conhecimento a partir da análise de dois SLPs de cerâmica de revestimento, um Santa Gertrudes/SP e outro em Criciúma/SC. Para compreender este fenômeno foi realizado um estudo exploratório em que foram identificadas a estrutura produtiva e de comercialização de algumas empresas, as formas de governança e o arcabouço institucional dos SLPs, bem como os processos de aprendizagem ocorridos entre os agentes ao longo do tempo. Apesar do escopo do trabalho estar mais relacionado com a geração de conhecimento via interação, a pesquisa também buscou investigar os processos de aprendizagem gerados a partir de fontes internas de conhecimento, isto é, aquelas em que o conhecimento pode ser gerado dentro da firma. O modelo interativo de inovação ressalta a relevância da cooperação entre firmas e demais instituições e, portanto, o papel dos vínculos e redes envolvendo diferentes organizações. Assim, ficou evidente que o conhecimento externo é um input essencial ao processo de geração de novos conhecimentos. O conhecimento nesses SLPs resulta das interações entre agentes heterogêneos capazes de aprender e estabelecer redes de relações, embora em um limitado espectro de atividades, mas enraizada em um espaço técnico e de produção limitados onde cada agente acumula competência por meio de processos de aprendizagem através de rotinas e de uso (learning-by-doing e learning-byusing). As chances de que seja gerado um novo conhecimento depende dos níveis de acumulação de habilidades e competências, educação e acesso à informação de outros agentes tanto de fora como internos aos SLPs. Esses agentes estão espalhados no espaço e cada um possui partes de conhecimento que podem se complementar. / The aim of this work is to understand the new dynamics on creation, diffusion and exploration of knowledge concerning SLPs, assuming that geography and innovation are deeply connected. This environment was studied taking an analysis of two local system of ceramic tile located in Criciúma/SC and Santa Gertrudes/SP. It was developed an exploratory study to understand this phenomena in which were identified the sale and productive structure of some firms, their governance and SLP’s institutional range, with a special focus on the learning processes occurring among the agents. The way the clusters interact with each other and with different agents reveals the importance of the cooperation as well the role of good connections among them. Thus, it became clear that external knowledge is an essential ingredient in the process of acquiring new methods. The union of all knowledge accumulated results in interactions among all the parts involved. They all are able to learn, to stabilish networks in a spectrum limited according to the technical space of each firm competence which is produced by means of learning processes derived from learning-by-doing and learning-by-using. The probabilities of generating a new knowledge depends on the levels of acquiring competence, abilities, educational level as well as the access to information of external and internal SLPs agents. These same agents are distributed in a certain space and each one of them possesses parts of the knowledge that can be complementary.

Technology is advancing rapidly and intelligent devices are becoming affordable and wireless infrastructure is becoming pervasive. Personal information technology appliances have become part of our life, via cellular phones, PDAs, Bluetooth headsets, handheld keyboards, GPS, and digital cameras. In the future, new intelligent devices will be invented as technology evolves. However, because multiple devices provide similar (but different) functionality it is complex for the average user to choose a single device. Moreover, today it is hard to configure, administer, and use several different appliances together. In order to be utilized in an effective manner and in an accessible way, personal devices should be aggregated, i.e., connected together via a local area network so that they can appear to the user as if they were a single device. This paper introduces a connection model based on device aggregation to realize shared state, the behavior of a shared appliance, and with the superset of the individual device functionality. Such an aggregated logical device might even exhibit functions which a user would have a very hard time realizing by manually combining devices. This will facilitate the user’s control over their appliances (build of different devices), but acting as one device. The project was a joint effort with David Sabaté Mogica. We developed such a system based on Dynamic Host Client protocol (DHCP) and Service Location Protocol (SLP) for service discovery and Virtual Network Computing (VNC) for remote desktop control. The system builds on a laboratory network environment. This thesis concerns the implementation and evaluation of service discovery. The Remote desktop control was researched and implemented separately and will be reported separately. Service discovery between two computers has been implemented using a custom program developed for a PDA. However, at present the PDA only sends a DA request packet with DHCP. However, service discovery has been successfully tested between two computers. This provided an important base for the programming on PDA and the future development of a similar program for a cellular phone. / Den snabba tekniska utvecklingen ger våra apparater mer och mer intelligens, priset på avancerade produkter är överkomligt och trådlösa infrastrukturer binder samman allt fler produkter. Tekniska produkter har blivit en del av vår vardag: Mobiltelefon, PDA-er, trådlösa hörlurar och tangentbord med blåtandsradio, GPS och digitalkameror. I takt med den tekniska utvecklingen kommer hela tiden nya intelligenta och kommunicerande produkter. Man kan hitta liknande funktioner i olika produkter, och det är svårt för den vanlige användaren att välja den optimala produkten. Dessutom har de avancerade produkterna många parametrar att ställa in, och att använda olika produkter tillsammans kräver att användaren är djupt insatt i tekniken. Genom att aggregera, koppla ihop, produkterna i ett lokalt nätverk, kan deras funktioner användas effektivt och göras bättre tillgängliga genom att de för användaren ser ut som om de tillhör en enda produkt. Denna avhandling introducerar en kommunikationsmodell baserad på produktaggregering genom delade gemensamma tillstånd och reaktioner hos de ingående produkterna, med tillägg av respektive produkters särskilda funktioner. En sådant logiskt produktaggregat kan också fås att utföra funktioner som användaren annars skulle ha väldigt svårt att realisera genom att manuellt kombinera de nödvändiga produktfunktionerna. Det underlättar alltså användningen av systemet (byggt av flera olika produkter), som fungerar som om det vore en enda produkt. Projektet har genomförts tillsammans med David Sabaté Mogica. Vi har utvecklat ett system för produktaggregering baserat på Dynamic Host Client protocol (DHCP) och Service Location Protocol (SLP) för att identifiera tillgängliga fuktioner och Virtual Network Computing (VNC) för ”remote desktop control”. Systemet är byggt i ett laboratorienät. Avhandlingen fokuserar på hur identifiering av tillgängliga funktioner och tjänster genomförs och utvärderas. ”Remote desktop control” utvecklades och infördes separat och kommer att rapporteras separat. Ömsesidig identifiering av funktioner mellan två datorer har genomförts med ett program utvecklat speciellt för en PDA. Hittils sänder emellertid PDA’n bara ett DA-frågepaket med DHCP. Den ömsesidiga funktionsidentifieringen är dock testad och fungerar mellan två datorer vilket gav den nödvändiga grunden för programmeringen av PDA’n och för framtida utveckling av liknande program för mobiltelefoner.

El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado. / This article explores the application of continuous improvement tools in company M4C1 to improve processes and production procedure for a production line of polo shirts and the distribution of workstations to provide a more efficient flow, thereby reducing non-productive times of materials and people transportation. The steps to determine the correct approach of the procedures to control excess in production times and reprocesses for its correct implementation, flow charts, and work indicators to measure the production processes of polo shirts will be described. The Arena Simulation tool will then be used to simulate the operation of the production process of polo shirts and to compare the results before and after implementation. Finally, the conclusions of the project will be presented.

Introduction: To date, few research studies have evaluated pediatric feeding and swallowing practices in school systems across the United States. This study aims to i) understand the factors that impact a speech-language pathologists (SLPs) level of comfort in providing these services, ii) to identify barriers to service provision, iii) develop a concrete understanding of a SLPs role in providing feeding and swallowing services in a school setting, and iv) to identify the types of service suggested by school-based SLPs in response to a fictional case study. Methods: School-based SLPs and clinical fellows were invited to participate in a 10-15 minute web-based survey. The survey questions focused on basic demographic information, vocational history, barriers to treatment, and clinician comfort level. In addition, survey respondents were asked to develop a treatment plan in response to a fictional case study. In total, 200 anonymous survey responses were collected and analyzed. Results: Descriptive data, summarizing the demographic and vocational factors of the survey respondents, are provided. In addition, independent Pearson Chi-Square analyses were performed to determine the degree of association between the demographic/vocational factors and the SLPs self-reported comfort level. The results of these correlation analyses are reported and discussed. Barriers to dysphagia management and a summary of the services currently provided in the school setting are discussed from the perspective of professional practice issues. Analysis of the case study results indicated a wide range of treatment plans. The most common type of direct intervention suggested was an oral motor exercise regime, followed by diet modifications and the implementation of safe swallow strategies. Discussion: The survey results indicate a number of factors impact clinician comfort level including geographic region, previous medical experience and current service provision. A number of barriers to practice were identified which include academic and/or clinical preparedness and concerns related to the educational relevance of service. Approximately 26.5% of survey respondents indicated that there were providing feeding and swallowing related services in a school setting with 98.1 % of these clinicians providing collaborative consultation. The case study results highlighted the variability in treatment approaches.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Ailton Antônio de Sousa Júnior - 2015.pdf: 8825071 bytes, checksum: 2c6c25961d11096534c7e36baa42c260 (MD5) license_rdf: 0 bytes, checksum: d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-12-14 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Goiás - FAPEG / The purpose of this project is to synthesize and characterize heterostructures composed by manganese ferrite nanoparticles (MnFe2O4 NPs) and gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) able to: 1) respond to external alternating magnetic fields, what would enable their use in cancer diagnostic as contrast agentes for magnetic resonance imaging, as well as in cancer treatment via magnetic hyperthermia; 2) respond to eletromagnetic radiation, what would enable their use in cancer diagnostic as contrast agents for X-ray computed tomography (CT), as well as in cancer treatment via photothermal hyperthermia. We evaluate four MnFe2O4-Au heterostructures synthesis protocols. On Protocol 1, we use part of the energy of a laser beam (808 nm, 800 mW) to promote the nucleation of Au NPs at the surface of previously synthesized MnFe2O4 NPs covered by DMSA (dimercaptosuccinic acid). On Protocol 2, we use part of the energy of an alternating magnetic field (333,8 kHz, 17 mT) to promote this nucleation. We also perform an analysis of the influence of MnFe2O4 NPs covering layer, by comparing the ionic surfactants DMSA and sodium citrate. On Protocols 3 and 4, both the magnetic cores (MnFe2O4 NPs) and the metalic cores (Au NPs) are previously synthesized. Therefore, three Au NPs synthesis methods are evaluated. On Protocol 3, we promote the coupling between Au NPs and MnFe2O4-DMSA NPs using part of the energy from the same laser beam used on Protocol 1. On Protocol 4, we promote the coupling between cysteine-covered Au NPs and lysine-covered MnFe2O4 NPs via peptidic reaction between these two aminoacids. Finally, we conduct a comparative analysis between magnetic and photothermal hyperthermia, proposing a method for the determination of the optical SLP (Specific Loss Power). Moreover, we submit some of our samples to CT imaging. Protocol 1 is the best one in terms of covering the magnetic core by Au NPs. Protocol 2 allows the nucleation of Au NPs with diameters greater than the ones obtained via Protocol 1. Protocols 3 and 4 offer nanostructures with better potential with respect to their use as contrast agents in CT. However, the final yield of all four protocols is very low. Comparing magnetic and photothermal hyperthermia, we verify that the optical SLP is two to three orders of magnitude greater than the magnetic SLP under the assessed conditions, what suggests that protocols using laser beams have more energy available for the nucleation/coupling of Au NPs at the surface of MnFe2O4 NPs than those using alternating magnetic fields or simple heating on hot plate. / Este trabalho tem por objetivo sintetizar e caracterizar heteroestruturas compostas por nanopartículas de ferrita de manganês (NPs de MnFe2O4) e nanopartículas de ouro (NPs de Au), capazes de: 1) responder à aplicação de um campo magnético alternado, podendo ser utilizadas no diagnóstico de cânceres enquanto agentes de contraste no imagiamento por ressonância magnética, bem como em seu tratamento via hipertermia magnética; 2) responder à aplicação de radiação eletromagnética, podendo ser utilizadas no diagnóstico de cânceres como agentes de contraste no imagiamento por tomografia computadorizada de raios-X (CT), bem como em seu tratamento via hipertermia fototérmica. Nesse sentido, avaliamos quatro protocolos de síntese de heteroestruturas MnFe2O4-Au. No Protocolo 1, utilizamos parte da energia de um feixe de luz laser (808 nm, 800 mW) para promover a nucleação de NPs de Au à superfície de NPs de MnFe2O4 previamente sintetizadas, recobertas por DMSA (ácido dimercaptosuccínico). No Protocolo 2, utilizamos parte da energia de um campo magnético alternado (333,8 kHz, 17 mT) para promover essa nucleação. Fazemos também uma análise da influência da camada de cobertura das NPs de MnFe2O4, comparando os surfactantes iônicos DMSA e citrato de sódio.Nos Protocolos 3 e 4, tanto os núcleos magnéticos (NPs de MnFe2O4) quanto os núcleos metálicos (NPs de Au) são previamente sintetizados. Para tanto, três métodos de síntese de NPs de Au são avaliados. No Protocolo 3, promovemos o acoplamento de NPs de Au a NPs de MnFe2O4-DMSA utilizando parte da energia proveniente do mesmo feixe de luz laser utilizado no Protocolo 1. No Protocolo 4, promovemos o acoplamento de NPs de Au recobertas por moléculas cisteína a NPs de MnFe2O4 recobertas por moléculas de lisina via reações peptídicas entre esses dois aminoácidos. Finalmente, fazemos um estudo comparativo entre hipertermia magnética e hipertermia fototérmica, sugerindo um método para determinação do SLP (Specific Loss Power) óptico. Além disso, submetemos algumas de nossas amostras ao imagiamento por CT. O Protocolo 1 é o melhor do ponto de vista do recobrimento do núcleo magnético por NPs de Au. O Protocolo 2 permite a nucleação de NPs de Au com diâmetros superiores àqueles obtidos via Protocolo 1. Os Protocolos 3 e 4 oferecem nanoestruturas com melhor potencial quanto à sua utilização como agentes de contraste em CT. Entretanto, o rendimento de todos os protocolos avaliados é muito baixo. Na comparação entre hipertermia magnética e fototérmica, verificamos que o SLP óptico é de duas a três ordens de grandeza superior ao SLP magnético nas condições avaliadas, o que indica que protocolos que fazem uso de luz laser dispõem de mais energia para a nucleação/acoplamento de NPs de Au à superfície de NPs de MnFe2O4 do que aqueles que fazem uso de campos magnéticos alternados ou simples aquecimento em chapa térmica.

O setor de serviços tem fundamental importância para a economia global, porém o layout de organizações deste setor tipicamente não é abordado com a mesma intensidade com que se discute arranjo físico em ambientes industriais. O objetivo desta dissertação reside na aplicação de sistemáticas de concepção de layout com vistas ao planejamento e aprimoramento do arranjo físico e agrupamento de recursos de uma biblioteca. Como objetivos específicos, traz a aplicação do planejamento sistemático de layout (SLP) para o posicionamento de recursos e organização dos fluxos de uma biblioteca, e a adaptação do algoritmo Close Neighbor para agrupamento de materiais bibliográficos (livros) em prateleiras de acordo com sua área de abrangência. Para tanto, inicialmente apresentam-se as características da Biblioteca da Faculdade de Farmácia da UFRGS (local de aplicação do estudo), a análise da movimentação de pessoas e de materiais, a abordagem proposta e as diretrizes para organização do arranjo físico da biblioteca e do acervo de livros. Dentre outros procedimentos operacionais, fez-se necessária a realização de reuniões com a equipe da biblioteca e com a direção da Faculdade de Farmácia, visando a estabelecer prioridades e definir características desejadas para o arranjo físico do espaço em estudo. Na sequência, implantou-se a proposta de layout selecionada, seguida de uma discussão acerca do desempenho da biblioteca antes e depois da implantação do novo layout; tal discussão foi baseada tanto em resultados numéricos (análise quantitativa) como na percepção da equipe envolvida (análise qualitativa). / The service sector is of fundamental importance to the global economy, but the layout of organizations in this sector is typically not approached with the same intensity with which physical arrangement is discussed in industrial environments. The objective of this dissertation is to apply layout design systematics with a view to planning and improving the physical arrangement and grouping of library resources. As a specific goal, the application of systematic layout planning (SLP) for the positioning of resources and organization of a library's flows, and the adaptation of the Close Neighbor algorithm for grouping bibliographic materials (books) into shelves according to their area of comprehensiveness. In order to do so, the characteristics of the Library of the Faculty of Pharmacy of UFRGS (place of application of the study), the analysis of the movement of people and materials, the proposed approach and the guidelines for the organization of the physical arrangement of the library and of the collection of books. Among other operational procedures, it was necessary to hold meetings with the library staff and the Faculty of Pharmacy, in order to establish priorities and define desired characteristics for the physical arrangement of the space under study. Next, the selected layout proposal was implanted, followed by a discussion about the library's performance before and after the implementation of the new layout; such a discussion was based on both numerical results (quantitative analysis) and the perception of the team involved (qualitative analysis).

ASHA endorsed the WHO ICF framework in the Scope of Practice in SLP in describing the breadth of the SLP role in the management of communication disorders. Survey results of SLPs will be presented with regard to the inclusion of the ICF framework in working with children with SSD.

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This session is developed by, and presenters invited by Issues in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations. This session will support SLPs’competencies for working with children with speech-language disorders across different cultural contexts. General principles and resources will be supplemented with examples from New York, Ghana, Bolivia, Brazil, Navajo Nation, China (Hong Kong), Jamaica, and Canada (Québec).

ASHA endorsed the WHO ICF framework in the Scope of Practice in SLP in describing the breadth of the SLP role in the management of communication disorders. Survey results of SLP graduate programs will be presented with regard to the inclusion and importance of ICF in the curriculum.