viii, 57 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number. / We introduce a new finite-complexity knot theory, the theory of plumbers' knots, as a model for classical knot theory. The spaces of plumbers' curves admit a combinatorial cell structure, which we exploit to algorithmically solve the classification problem for plumbers' knots of a fixed complexity. We describe cellular subdivision maps on the spaces of plumbers' curves which consistently make the spaces of plumbers' knots and their discriminants into directed systems. In this context, we revisit the construction of the Vassiliev spectral sequence. We construct homotopical resolutions of the discriminants of the spaces of plumbers knots and describe how their cell structures lift to these resolutions. Next, we introduce an inverse system of unstable Vassiliev spectral sequences whose limit includes, on its E ∞ - page, the classical finite-type invariants. Finally, we extend the definition of the Vassiliev derivative to all singularity types of plumbers' curves and use it to construct canonical chain representatives of the resolution of the Alexander dual for any invariant of plumbers' knots. / Committee in charge: Dev Sinha, Chairperson, Mathematics; Hal Sadofsky, Member, Mathematics; Arkady Berenstein, Member, Mathematics; Daniel Dugger, Member, Mathematics; Andrzej Proskurowski, Outside Member, Computer & Information Science

The complexity of text has a number of implications for educators in the areas of instruction and assessment. Text complexity is particularly important in formative assessments, which utilize repeated, alternate, equivalent forms to capture student growth towards a general outcome. A key assumption of such tools is that alternate forms of the assessment are of equal complexity. Consequently, there is a need to better understand what variables contribute to text complexity and how they impact student performance. This study was designed to evaluate features of text that are not typically included in readability estimates but may contribute to the text complexity: text cohesion and genre. Currently, text complexity of oral reading fluency measures is often quantified using readability estimates. It is hypothesized that a factor generally excluded from readability estimates, text cohesion&mdashthe extent to which the text functions as a cohesive, meaningful whole&mdashcontributes to text variability and variability in student performance. This research evaluated the role of a type of text cohesion (referential cohesion) in text complexity by manipulating the cohesion of passages otherwise assumed to be of equal difficulty. Genre was also considered, as research suggests that genre may impact complexity ratings of texts. Passages were strategically selecting to capture four conditions&mdash1) informational text/low cohesion, 2) informational text/high cohesion, 3) narrative text/low cohesion, and 4) narrative text/high cohesion. Data were collected on reading rate, accuracy, and passage-specific reading comprehension Results were analyzed using two-way, univariate ANOVA with dependent observations. Results indicate effects for each of the dependent variables included in the design. For rate and accuracy, results indicate significant interactions between genre and referential cohesion; scores were significantly higher for high cohesion narrative text than low cohesion narrative text and high cohesion informational text. There was a significant main effect of genre on comprehension, with students performing significantly better on the comprehension measure for narrative texts than informational texts. Altogether, these results indicate direct effects of genre and referential cohesion on student reading performance and provide evidence that text cohesion may be a meaningful component of text complexity. / 2015-10-10

Most industries are confronted with increasingly volatile environments that consist of rapid change and unpredictable dynamics. These factors require a particular leadership style that is capable of dealing with complexity. The suggested alternative leadership paradigm is based on the ideas of quantum mechanics, complexity theory and relativity theory; thus referred to as Einsteinian-Quantum leadership paradigm. To establish whether such leadership paradigm is emerging in volatile environments, semi-structured interviews and multiple surveys were distributed to managers and leaders in the international airline industry. Based on the results, a Quantum Leadership Matrix (QLM) was established to test for the level of quantum leadership behaviour in the selected industry and assist in identifying gaps between Newtonian-Cartesian and Einsteinian-Quantum characteristics in order to develop sustainable leadership models. The QLM and surveys indicated that managers and leaders still resist in a transition phase where both Newtonian-Cartesian and Einsteinian-Quantum leadership characteristics can be observed simultaneously. / Business Management / M. Com. (Business Management)

Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-04T19:14:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2017-02-09 / Embora os tratamentos disponíveis tragam uma diminuição da gravidade dos problemas psicossociais causados pelo abuso do crack, não conseguiram até o momento “resolver” a “recaída” ao consumo da droga. Buscando ampliar o conhecimento sobre o tema, esta tese, de caráter qualitativo de pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar junto às pessoas que abusam de crack - em fase final de tratamento e que tivessem vivenciado episódios de “recaídas” -, os motivos desencadeadores desse processo. Para o desenvolvimento do estudo, o campo da pesquisa se deu em três instâncias de cuidado: os Centros de Atenção Psicossociais em álcool e outras drogas (Caps AD), as Comunidades Terapêuticas (CT) e as Clínicas Médicas (CM). Foram utilizados os princípios da investigação qualitativa com amostra intencional por critérios, construída com o auxílio das informantes-chaves (gatekeepers) e entrevistas semi-estruturadas que foram aplicadas aos participantes da pesquisa. Alcançou-se através do ponto de saturação teórica, um N de 120 entrevistados divididos igualmente entre Recife - PE e São Paulo – SP considerando-se também as regiões metropolitanas. A análise de conteúdo revelou categorizações que emergiram das narrativas dos entrevistados. Didaticamente foram divididas em três blocos temáticos: motivos associados às pessoas (MP), motivos associados à droga (MD), motivos associados ao ambiente (MA). Destes, as motivações mais citadas, pertenceram à categoria dos MP, sendo bastante relevante a dificuldade e/ou inabilidade das pessoas em lidarem com suas emoções. Também foram revelados aspectos que colocam o conceito de “recaída” como inapropriado para a leitura do fenômeno à luz da Redução de Danos (RD) baseada nos Direitos Humanos (DH), considerando o princípio da recursividade como ponto de partida fundamental a um outro olhar sobre esse processo. Algumas considerações finais foram tecidas: as relações interpessoais e as consequentes frustrações das pessoas foram os motivos mais citados como desencadeadores de “recaída”, rompendo o paradigma de que as causas estariam centradas principalmente na droga; além disso, os processos intersubjetivos referentes aos movimentos recursivos das pessoas mostraram que seus aprendizados e ressignificações diante do crack são aspectos negligenciados no tratamento pelos profissionais e cuidadores, independentemente dos modelos aos quais as instâncias de cuidado estejam filiadas. Espera-se que tais achados possam contribuir para a melhoria da atenção prestada às pessoas que buscam tratamento. / Although available treatments for crack abuse reduce the gravity of the psychosocial problems caused by usage, they have not been able to solve drug abuse “relapses” until now. Hoping to increase the knowledge around the theme, this qualitative research thesis aims to investigate reasons for relapse among abusive crack users –who, in their final treatment phase have relapsed. To develop the study, the search field included three venues: the Centers of Psychosocial Attention in alcohol and other drugs (Caps AD), the Therapeutic Communities (CT) and Medical Clinics (CM). Principles of qualitative investigation were used along with samples chosen for set criteria, built with the help of the key-informants (gatekeepers), and semi-structured interviews which were applied to the research participants. Reaching a theoretical saturation point, 120 people were equally divided between the greater metropolis regions of Recife – PE and São Paulo – SP. Analysis of the content revealed categories that emerged from the interviewees’ narratives. Didactically narratives were divided into three thematic blocks: reasons associated with people (MP), reasons associated twith the drug (MD), reasons associated with the environment (MA). Within these blocks, those most reported were the ones related to the MP category, which were highly relevant to the difficulty and/or inability people have to deal with their emotions. Aspects which defined the concept of “relapse” as inappropriate also revealed the phenomenon of reading through the light of Harm Reduction based on Human Rights, considering the principle of recursivity as a fundamental starting point to another perception over the phenomenon. Some final considerations were reached: people’s interpersonal relations and the consequent frustrations were the mostly cited reasons for unleashing “relapse”, breaking the paradigm that says the causes are centered mainly on the drug itself.In addition, the intersubjective processes which refer to people’s recursive movements showed that their knowledge and resignifications over crack are neglected aspects of treatment, by professionals and caretakers, independent of the model by which care instances are affiliated. It is expected that these findings can contribute to an improvement of the attention given to crack users who search for treatment. / BV UNIFESP: Teses e dissertações

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:30:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Wilson Correa da Fonseca.pdf: 1117462 bytes, checksum: fd294b6c399cb220204246a16b2cb338 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-05-10 / This work consists of an epistemological study having for object the production theory and methods of Organizational Communication in Brazil and above. The thesis searched to identify, to describe, to compare and to evaluate the main denominations, theoretical schools, philosophical entailing and conditioning social factors. For the enterprise it was necessary the elaboration of an ample bibliographical revision in epistemology, as well as a proposition of a specific methodology for epistemological studies. This methodology contemplates qualitative propositions, proceeding from Philosophy and quantitative propositions, proceeding from Information Science (Bibliometry and Scientometry), among others. Were analyzed 1,181 records and 517 documents available from the international database Web of Science and literature produced in Brazil and above on the subject. The study demonstrated that, in its hegemonic conception, Organizational Communication is marked deeply by management sciences and conceived as a set of practices and activities of communication for corporation effectiveness. However, while social and historical reality, Organizational Communication is a much more ample and extensive subject, due not only to the existence of diverse organization forms, but also because organizations interactions, in the current net society configuration, is each time more complex.(AU) / Este trabalho consiste num estudo epistemológico tendo por objeto a produção teóricometodológica em Comunicação Organizacional produzida no Brasil e no exterior. A tese procurou identificar, descrever, comparar e avaliar suas principais denominações, escolas, correntes teóricas, vinculações filosóficas e fatores sociais condicionantes. Para esse empreendimento houve a necessidade de elaboração de uma ampla revisão bibliográfica em epistemologia, assim como a proposição de metodologia específica para estudos epistemológicos. Essa metodologia contemplou abordagens qualitativas, provenientes da Filosofia, e abordagens quantitativas, provenientes da Bibliometria, entre outros. Neste caso, foram avaliados 1.181 registros e 517 documentos internacionais disponíveis nas bases de dados Web of Science, além da literatura produzida no Brasil e no exterior sobre o assunto. O estudo demonstrou que, em sua concepção hegemônica, a Comunicação Organizacional é profundamente marcada pelas ciências do management e concebida como um conjunto de práticas e atividades de comunicação voltadas à eficácia empresarial. Entretanto, enquanto realidade social e histórica, a comunicação organizacional é um objeto muito mais amplo e extenso, devido não apenas à existência de diversas formas de organização, mas também porque a interação das organizações, na atual configuração da sociedade em rede, é cada vez mais complexa.(AU)

Au cours de cette thèse on développera l'hypothèse que l'individu biologique soit une unité fonctionnelle hiérarchiquement organisée : une définition qui correspond à l'ontologie des systèmes biologiques et influence la pratique de la biologie. Le but de cette thèse est de démontrer que l'organisation des entités en niveaux n'est pas une question purement méthodologique : le fait d'avoir des Individus à plusieurs niveaux fait partie de l'ontologie des systèmes biologiques. Le point de départ de la thèse c'est le constat qu'il y a des individus biologiques à plusieurs niveaux : c'est-à-dire des entités spatio ­temporellement limitées et uniques. Même s'il y a plusieurs types de niveaux d'entités biologiques (évolutionnaires, physiologiques, moléculaires, etc. ) c'est certainement les niveaux de sélection qui occupent une grosse partie du débat. A quel niveau agit-elle la sélection et si elle est la force la plus Importante de l'histoire, est une question majeure. Ce qui caractérise la biologie est donc une complexité dynamique. Les caractéristiques de chaque entité sont influencées par celles des entités è côté. Pour cette raison, se demander quelle est l'unité de sélection n'est pas une question pertinente pour comprendre l'ontologie de systèmes biologiques. Tout d'abord, Il n'y a pas que les niveaux de sélection: réduire l'émergence des niveaux supérieurs à l'action de la sélection naturelle est une vision simpliste. Notamment, l'exemple du cancer nous conduit à considérer les niveaux fonctionnels comme importants pour la compréhension de l'ontologie des vivants. Les transitions évolutionnaires, par exemples, nous montrent que les nouvelles formes d'organisation sont caractérisées par des nouvelles fonctions. La naissance d'une organisation complexe permet de réaliser plus de fonctions. En conclusion, on peut montrer comment une définition de l'individu biologique comme unité fonctionnelle permet de réconcilier la métaphysique des sciences avec une notion de sens commun et, en même temps, d'être utile pour la pratique de la science. / One of the main problems related to the definition of individuality in biology is how to account for the hierarchical structure of nature, which has been prominently emphasized in evolutionary theory (Dobzhansky 1937; Eldredge 1985; Mayr 1963; Liebermann, Vrba 1995). Nowadays, works in several areas validate a hierarchical approach to the study of biological individuality: the debate on the units of selection, for example, springs from the idea that hierarchy is the product of evolution by natural selection. Moreover, studies on major evolutionary transitions inquiry why selection at lower levels does not disrupt integration at higher levels (Maynard Smith, Szathmary 1995). Finally, the hierarchy theory (Gould, Vrba 1986) proposes a new formulation of the Darwinian theory, ln order to overcome reductionism. Moreover, nowadays cancer, thanks to its analysis from a multi-level perspective, is increasingly considered as a pathology linked to the tissue organization more then to the cell regulation (Sonnenschein, Soto 1999). ln effect, cancer was originally considered to be a deregulation of the normal growing program of the cell. Exploring the notion of hierarchy and levels of individuals in biology has epistemological and ontological consequences. First of all, from an epistemological point of view we have to understand whether complexity is the necessary outcome of natural selection. Another problem is to understand why selection at lower levels does not disrupt integration at higher levels (Maynard Smith, Szathmary 1995, Calcott Sterelny 2011 ). A paradigmatic case in which integration between lower and higher levels is lost is cancer, in which selection acting on cells destroys tissue and organism organisation (Nowell 1976, Okasha 2006). This pathological case seems to show that biological individuals have a hierarchical organization ln which the identity of parts depends both on their interactions and on higher-level effects. Therefore, relations among levels are crucial: we need a relational ontology of levers· (Bertolaso 2013, 2016), which will allow understanding how each level ls the result of relations among underlying parts. Then, from an ontological point of view, the problem we face today in defining the most fundamental level in biological hierarchy is the same of the old metaphysical problem of defining parts and wholes. This is an ontological concern: asking what makes of an aggregate a real individual The aim of this dissertation ls to show that a definition of individual as functional unit gives reason of the hierarchical organization of living beings: it allows a contextual analysis of the individual (Goodnight). Through such a definition, we can overcome reductionism without supporting a naif pluralism.

Esta dissertação trata das interfaces da escola, do Ensino da Geografia e da proposta do Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM). Procura responder algumas das inquietações que temos vivido em nossa jornada profissional, como, por exemplo: como deve ser o Ensino da Geografia no Ensino Médio, a partir da proposta do ENEM? A abordagem dada à Geografia nas questões do ENEM abarca uma leitura complexa do espaço geográfico ou não? Como podemos aproximar nossos fazeres e saberes pedagógicos em Geografia às atuais necessidades do Ensino Médio, baseando-nos em tal proposta? A abordagem teórico-metodológica é baseada no Paradigma da Complexidade de Edgar Morin, estando ancorada em diversas lunetas, entre elas as de Milton Santos e Jean Piaget. A metodologia empregada é a pesquisa qualitativa, com base em Uwe Flick. Em congruência com a teoria, a parte empírica deste estudo é desenvolvida a partir de uma escola da rede pública estadual de ensino, localizada na Região Metropolitana de Porto Alegre/RS. A proposta desta pesquisa é pensar e avaliar caminhos para o Ensino de Geografia que possibilitem problematizar e reconstruir as diferentes significações da vida, dentro e fora da sala de aula. / This thesis deals with the school interfaces, the Teaching of Geography and the proposal of High School National Exam (ENEM). It intends to answer to some of the concerns that we have been experiencing in our professional journey, as, for example: how does the teaching of Geography should be during High School, from ENEM's proposal? Does the approach directed to Geography in ENEM's questions embrace a complex reading of the geographical space or not? How can we get our work and pedagogical knowledge closer to the current needs of High School, based on such proposal? The theoretical-methodological approach is based on the Paradigm of Complexity by Edgar Morin, being anchored in a diversity of ideas, among them, the ones from Milton Santos and Jean Piaget. The methodology used is a qualitative research, based on Uwe Flick. In line with theory, the empirical part of this study is developed in a public school located in the Metropolitan Region of the city of Porto Alegre/RS. The aim of this research is to think and evaluate ways to the Teaching of Geography which allow to discuss and reconstruct the different meanings of life, inside and outside the classroom.

Serviços distribuídos exigem esforços cooperativos entre provedores de serviços distintos, com comunicação e troca de informações. Isto, entretanto, aumenta a complexidade associada aos processos de TI, e a entrega de serviços competitivos e com custos predizíveis depende do conhecimento e do controle desta complexidade. No presente trabalho, é proposta uma metodologia capaz de endereçar este cenário, no qual provedores de serviços distintos trabalham em conjunto, trocam informações, entretanto, por vezes omitem informações confidenciais entre si. Para isto, aplica um conjunto de métricas, quantifica a complexidade dos processos, define como os provedores trocarão entre si informações de seus procedimentos internos e como estas informações serão ajustadas para garantir a todos o mesmo resultado apesar de informações confidenciais serem, porventura, omitidas. A avaliação – cíclica – começa com o processo sendo projetado por todos os provedores, chamados de domínios de autoridade. Após finalizados os processos locais de cada um, estes são enviados a todos os domínios integrantes do processo, seguida da aplicação de ajustes de complexidade, o que garante que cada um terá uma visão completa e de complexidade coerente do processo. A aplicação das métricas é efetuada pela ferramenta complexity analyzer, que analisa gramaticalmente processos representados em XML até alcançar valores aceitáveis de complexidade. Um protótipo da ferramenta foi implementado e utilizado para avaliar um processo de TI mapeado de um caso real, validando a metodologia proposta. / Distributed services requires cooperative efforts among partner service providers, like communication and information exchange. This, however, increases the complexity associated to IT processes, and the delivery of services with predictable and competitive costs also depends on the knowledge and control of process complexity along service provider federations. Our proposed methodology is capable to address this scenario, that different service providers work together, exchanging information, however, sometimes hidding confidential information from one another. To reach these goals its applied a set of complexity metrics that quantifies the process complexity. It is also defined how all service providers will exchange and adjust process informations aiming to give to each one the same results even when confidential informations are ommited. The cyclic evaluation starts with the process design by each autonomous provider, called authority domain. When all parts of the processes are done, they are sent to all domains, followed by complexity adjustments, what guarantees that each domain will have a complete and trustable version of the entire process. The complexity analyzer is the tool used to collect the metrics. This tool analyzes grammaticaly XML represented processes until reached an aceptable complexity value. To validate the proposed methodology, a prototype of the complexity analyzer was developed and applied against a real case IT process.

Objetivos: Um dos objetivos deste estudo é avaliar as intervenções farmacêuticas realizadas durante o primeiro ano de atuação de farmacêutico junto a equipe multidisciplinar de uma unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) de hospital de pronto-socorro, público, localizado em Porto Alegre, RS. O estudo se propôs, ainda, a estabelecer uma metodologia para a priorização do cuidado farmacêutico aos pacientes críticos desse hospital. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal retrospectivo para avaliar as intervenções farmacêuticas no período de maio de 2013 a abril de 2014, a partir de um banco de dados do Serviço de Farmácia. Para estabelecer uma ordem de prioridade para o acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico foi avaliada, prospectivamente, a complexidade da farmacoterapia dos pacientes, através de uma ferramenta chamada Índice de Complexidade da Farmacoterapia adaptado para paciente crítico (ICFT PC), verificando seu grau de associação com o Escore Fisiológico Agudo Simplificado (SAPS3), utilizado como índice prognóstico pela equipe médica. Resultados: No período avaliado retrospectivamente, 426 pacientes internaram na UTI, sendo que 70,6% deles (301) tiveram pelo menos uma intervenção do farmacêutico na sua terapia medicamentosa. Das 602 intervenções realizadas, 53,5% foram relativas à situações qualificadas como erro de medicação. 77,7% do total de intervenções realizadas foram aceitas, sendo o percentual de aceitação superior para as intervenções realizadas devido à erros de medicação (83,2%). Com relação à complexidade da farmacoterapia, 160 pacientes foram avaliados, dos quais 57% eram homens. O ICFT PC dos pacientes variou de 77 a 499, sendo a mediana igual a 164,5. A correlação entre o SAPS3 e o ICFT PC foi de 0,204. Conclusões: O acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico de pacientes críticos permite não apenas a detecção e correção de potenciais erros de medicação, como também a otimização dos resultados terapêuticos e o uso racional de medicamentos. A utilização de uma metodologia para organização deste cuidado farmacêutico e priorização do atendimento à pacientes com maior risco associado à complexidade da farmacoterapia é uma maneira de proporcionar uma assistência mais efetiva, segura e de qualidade aos pacientes do Sistema Único de Saúde. / Objectives: One of the goals of this study is evaluating pharmaceutical interventions done during the first year of pharmaceutical action together with a multidisciplinary team on an intensive care unit (ICU) inside of a public emergency hospital, located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This study is also proposing to establish a methodology to prioritize the pharmaceutical care for critical patients in that hospital. Methods: It was done a retrospective transversal study to evaluate pharmaceutical interventions from May, 2013 to April, 2014, based on a database offered by the Pharmacy Service. To establish a priority order for the pharmacist monitoring, the complexity of patient’s pharmacotherapy was valued, prospectively, through a tool called Pharmacotherapy Complexity Index, which was adapted for critical patients (Medication Regimen Complexity Index for critical patient – MRCI CP). Thus it was possible to verify its level of association with Simplified Acute Physiologic Score (SAPS3) that is used as prognostic index by medical team. Results: On the period evaluated, 426 patients were hospitalized at ICU, 70.6% of them (301) needed at least one pharmaceutical intervention on their drug therapy. Out of the 602 completed interventions, 53.5% were related to situations of medication error. 77.7% of the interventions were accepted; the acceptance percentage was higher for interventions that were done due to medication errors (83.2%). In relation to complexity of pharmacotherapy, 160 patients were evaluated and 57% of them were men. The patients MRCI CP had a range of 77 to 499, being the median 164.5. The correlation between SAPS3 and MRCI CP was 0.204. Conclusions: The pharmacist monitoring of critical patients allows detection and correction of potential medication errors, besides optimization of therapeutic results and rational use of medicines. The use of a methodology to organize this pharmaceutical care and to prioritize the treatment of patients with increased risk associated to complexity of pharmacotherapy is a way of supply an effective, secure and qualified assistance for patients of Unique Health System.

O Design, inserido na complexidade do atual ambiente social, cultural, produtivo e mercadológico se apresenta como uma atividade complexa, o que exige o estudo de estratégias de inovação direcionadas a resolução de problemas de projeto, aplicáveis ao Design de Moda. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo propõe a apresentação de um framework para implementação de estratégias de inovação pelo Design no processo de desenvolvimento de produtos de moda em empresas de confecção do vestuário, valendo-se da abordagem teórico-metodológica de Design Estratégico. Frente a essa proposta de estudo, a pesquisa foi desenvolvida em três fases sistêmicas: Epistemologia do Projeto, Praxiologia do Projeto e Pedagogia do Projeto. A primeira fase compreendeu a realização de uma Pesquisa Bibliográfica sobre o tema com o objetivo de refletir sobre a natureza complexa da atividade de Design sob a perspectiva da cultura de projeto, trazendo algumas abordagens conceituais e metodológicas em Design Estratégico e Design de Moda. A segunda fase compreendeu a realização de uma Pesquisa de Campo e de um Estudo de Caso com o objetivo identificar as práxis de Design adotadas em empresas de confecção do vestuário vinculadas ao Arranjo Produtivo Local Têxtil e do Vestuário (APL Polovest), localizado na região do Alto Uruguai Gaúcho. Inicialmente, buscou-se identificar a presença e as formas de atuação do Design nestas empresas, e posteriormente, diagnosticar a função do Design no processo de desenvolvimento de produtos de moda em três empresas com potencial para implementação de estratégias de inovação pelo Design. A terceira fase compreendeu a realização de uma Pesquisa Ação com o objetivo de implementar estratégias de inovação pelo Design no processo de desenvolvimento de produtos de moda nas três empresas que participaram da fase anterior do estudo. Os resultados obtidos nestas fases da pesquisa permitiram a reflexão sobre a teoria e a prática em Design de Moda, possibilitando a configuração de um framework para orientar a implementação de estratégias de inovação no processo de desenvolvimento de produtos de moda em empresas de confecção do vestuário. O framework propõe a construção de uma nova cultura de projeto nestas empresas, capitalizando um conjunto de conhecimentos em torno da ação projetual, a fim de direcionar à identificação, à análise e a resolução de problemas de projeto, inseridos na complexidade da atividade de Design. Portanto, espera-se que a aplicação do framework possa indicar oportunidades de inovação projetual, tornando estas empresas mais competitivas por meio de suas ofertas, com vistas ao fortalecimento do setor do vestuário na região do Alto Uruguai Gaúcho. / Design, inserted in the complexity of the current social, cultural, productive and market environment, represents a complex activity, requiring the study of innovation strategies directed to solving project problems, applicable to Fashion Design. In this regard, the present study proposes a Design framework for implementing innovation strategies in the development of fashion products in apparel manufacturing companies, drawing on the theoretical-methodological approach of Strategic Design. Given this study’s proposal, research was developed in three systemic phases: Project Epistemology, Project Praxeology and Project Pedagogy. The first phase involved a literature review on the theme, which contemplated the complex nature of the Design activity from a project culture perspective, conveying some conceptual and methodological approaches from Strategic and Fashion Design. The second phase involved a Field Survey and a Case Study, with the goal of identifying the Design praxis adopted by apparel manufacturing companies linked to the Local Textile and Clothing Productive Arrangement (APL Polovest), located in the Alto Uruguai Gaúcho region, southern Brazil. Initially, we sought to identify the presence and proceedings of Design in these companies and, later, to establish the role of Design in the process of fashion products development in three companies, selected for their potential to implement innovation strategies through Design. The third phase involved the execution of an Action Research to implement innovation strategies through Design in the process of developing fashion products in the companies from the previous phase. Results obtained in these research phases supported a critical reflection on Fashion Design theory and practice, as well as the configuration of a framework to guide the implementation of Design innovation strategies in the process of developing fashion products in apparel manufacturing companies. The framework proposes the construction of a novel project culture in these companies, using a set of knowledge capitalized around the project action, guiding the identification, analysis and resolution of project problems inserted into the Design action complexity. Therefore, we may expect the implementation of this framework to reveal opportunities for project innovation, making these companies more competitive through their offerings, with focus on the strengthening of the clothing sector in the Alto Uruguai Gaúcho region.