The thesis deals with the forensic investigation whose aim is to reveal fraudulent behavior and evaluate internal control system. The first part of the thesis describes the most common types of fraud and defines key circumstances leading to fraudulent behavior. Further the forensic investigation and its output is discussed in detail. Also all the parts of the investigation are described with the specific options which can be used by an investigator to obtain enough information and achieve his goal. In conclusion, two real forensic investigations are described. Those two cases represent a check of entrusted funds usage. Finally, the outcomes of these investigations are evaluated and compared.

The purpose of this study is to determine how accurately the academic success of one hundred and sixty-seven freshmen at North Texas State College could have been predicted by the American Council on Education Psychological examinations. The question studied is: Can freshman success, as indicated by first term freshman grades, be better predicted by psychological examination scores than by analysis of their high school grades? In an attempt to answer this question, the relationships existing between the high school grades, psychological examination scores and first term college grades of the freshman class entering North Texas State College in the fall of 1949 have been studied.

It is the purpose of this study to investigate the personality patterns of a group of applicants who have been under the auspices of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and have received a psychiatric and psychological evaluation. The various aspects of their examinations will be investigated to determine what personality types have been more acceptable in this diocese and subsequent success in their vocation.

Orientador: Matilde Virginia Ricardi Scaramucci / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Estudos da Linguagem / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-08T02:44:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Retorta_MiriamSester_D.pdf: 14612163 bytes, checksum: f7fefea3ecb78986aa1456e541123b87 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007 / Resumo: Este trabalho visa investigar se a prova de língua inglesa do vestibular da Universidade Federal do Paraná causa efeitos retroativos no ensino dessa língua, em escolas públicas e privadas de nível médio e cursos pré-vestibulares, e, em caso positivo, determinar quais são esses efeitos. Para atingir tais objetivos, foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa qualitativa interpretativista de cunho etnográfico, na qual puderam ser ouvidas diversas vozes da comunidade escolar: escolas públicas (urbanas e rurais) e particulares, bem como cursos pré-vestibulares (particulares e gratuitos). Na busca de multiperspectivas sobre o fenômeno, procurou-se escolher os cenários que levassem em conta a grande desigualdade social do país, e incluíssem, como participantes, a maioria dos stakeholders (pessoas ligadas ao fenômeno direta ou indiretamente) para, ao final, triangularem-se os dados coletados. Além de entrevistas dos participantes, aulas de professores também foram observadas. Os resultados deste estudo mostram que o efeito retroativo da prova de inglês do vestibular da UFPR não ocorre nas escolas públicas. O que direciona o ensino desses cenários são os livros didáticos que cada escola adota. No entanto, pudemos perceber a existência do efeito retroativo nos outros cenários ¿ escolas particulares e cursos pré-vestibulares ¿, ora exercendo efeitos positivos (motivação dos diretores e professores para buscar informações sobre o exame; motivação dos alunos para estudar mais a disciplina e passar no exame; direcionamento de ementas e construção de objetivos claros; incentivo ao ensino da leitura), ora negativos (estreitamento do currículo; ansiedade dos sujeitos dos cenários). Verificou-se também que o efeito retroativo ocorreu aí em intensidades diferentes, pois interferiram no fenômeno fatores como: informações que os professores tinham sobre o exame; concepções de língua, leitura e avaliação desses professores; nível de conhecimento de língua inglesa desses profissionais; cobrança dos diretores e do grupo social (os pais e alunos); chances de aprovação, dentre outros. O que direcionou o ensino desses cenários foi o programa oficial do exame de vestibular da UFPR. Este estudo oferece contribuições teóricas ao proporcionar melhor entendimento do conceito efeito retroativo; contribuições metodológicas, por seu desenho investigativo inovador e abrangente; e, finalmente, contribuições práticas, enquanto um conjunto de subsídios para o ensino e avaliação de língua inglesa no ensino médio / Abstract: The objective of this thesis is to investigate if the English test of the University Entrance Examination of UFPR sets off the washback effect in the teaching/learning of the language in public and private high schools as well as cramming courses and, if so, what effects were they. In order to meet these objectives a qualitative interpretativist investigation was conducted in which various voices of the school community were heard such as the participants of public schools (urban and rural), the private schools and the cramming courses (private and free ones). Since there was an intention of having a multiperspective of the phenomenon, the scenarios were chosen because of the great social inequalities of this country and, therefore, many stakeholders (participants who were directly or indirectly involved in the phenomenon) were selected to be interviewed. The data was triangulated, analyzed and discussed. Besides the interview, class observations were included. The results of this study show that there was no washback effect of the English test of the University Entrance Examination of UFPR in public schools. What helped set the teaching goals of the discipline were the contents suggested in the didactic books adopted in each school. In the other scenarios, the washback effect was observed. The positive effects were the motivation of the directors and teachers to search for information about the test; motivation of the students to study harder to pass the test; the test was used to set clear teaching objectives and reading began to be taught. The negative effects were: anxiety of the participants of some scenarios and curriculum narrowing. Different intensities of the washback effect were observed because there were other factors which interfered in the phenomenon such as information teachers had about the test, their concept of language, reading and evaluation, their knowledge of the English language, the directors demanding for the teachers¿ best, the social group (parents and students) demanding for the teachers¿ best and the chances the students had in being approved, among others. The official program of the test was used to guide the teaching/learning of these scenarios. This study offers a theoretical contribution when it helps us understand a bit more about the washback effect; methodological contribution due to the research design which is innovative and broad and, finally, a practical contribution because it intends to offer a set of information which can give support to the teaching and evaluation of the English discipline in high schools / Doutorado / Lingua Estrangeira / Doutor em Linguística Aplicada

Made available in DSpace on 2016-05-02T13:54:44Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao completa Silvia Cristina Lopes Fernandez.pdf: 309786 bytes, checksum: 0998ae4c9bd35208a4394152308f7622 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-11-24 / Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nïvel Superior / Intestinal parasitoses are diseases closely related to sanitary conditions and a serious problem of public health in underdeveloped countries Many studies have shown that children are more susceptible to parasitic infections due to poor hygienic habits and therefore the effects of parasitism are more significant in them In face of the growth of cities and a higher participation of women in the work market mothers have to take their small children to day-care centers where they are exposed to a potentially contaminated environment In Brazil more than half the population of pre-school and school children have parasitoses In the present study epidemiological variables were surveyed by means of a questionnaire applied to 200 children at their homes who were cared for in microareas of Basic Heathcare Units (Unidades Basics de Saudi) and Family Health Program (Programa de Saúde da Família) of the city of Poços de Caldas State of Minas Gerais Brazil Parasitologic examinations were conducted by the spontaneous sedimentation Technique Results showed that Entamoeba coli and E hystolitica were the most prevalent Parasites The socieconomical conditions of the city are indicative of the population s Good quality of life The most marked risk factors for parasitic infection were the permanent presence of vectors such pets flies mosquitoes cockroaches and/or rats in the house The preventive measures proposed to the Vigilância Sanitária e Epidemiológica (Service of Sanitary and Epidemiological Vigilance) are the implementation of basic sanitation and continuous programs of sanitary education routine follow-up of parasitic infections and checking the effectiveness of the treatment prescribed / Parasitoses intestinais são doenças que estão intimamente relacionadas às condições sanitárias e representam um importante problema de saúde pública nos países subdesenvolvidos Estudos mostram a criança como alvo da infecção parasitária devido a hábitos de higiene e saúde não suficientemente consolidados sendo que nela repercussões das parasitoses tornam-se mais significativas Em função da maior urbanização e maior participação feminina no mercado de trabalho as creches passaram a ser o primeiro ambiente externo ao doméstico que a criança freqüenta tornando-se potenciais ambientes de contaminação No Brasil mais da metade de pré-escolares e escolares encontram-se parasitadas No presente estudo analisaram-se variáveis epidemiológicas através de um inquérito domiciliar de 200 crianças assistidas por micro-áreas de Unidades Básicas de Saúde e Programa de Saúde da família (PSF) do município de Poços de Caldas-MG e exames parasitológicos através da técnica de Sedimentação Espontânea para possível diagnóstico de parasitoses intestinais Os resultados evidenciaram que no município de Poços de Caldas foi predominante o diagnóstico de protozooses intestinais entre crianças na faixa escolar destacando-se a Entamoeba coli e a E histolytica como as parasitoses mais prevalentes o quadro socioeconômico do município é favorável ou indicativo de uma boa qualidade de vida da população os fatores de risco para as infecções parasitárias com maiores destaques foram a presença permanente de possíveis vetores como animais domésticos e o aparecimento também freqüente de vetores como moscas mosquitos baratas e/ou ratos na casa as atividades preventivas propostas à vigilância sanitária e epidemiológica são a implementação de medidas de saneamento básico e programas contínuos concomitantemente visando a educação sanitária acompanhamento rotineiro das infecções parasitárias bem como participação e verificação da eficácia do tratamento preconizado

Den här litteraturstudien undersöker följderna av kontinuerlig examination med fokus på digitala tester. Det som undersöks är vad införandet av ytterligare examinationsmoment har för positiva- och negativa konsekvenser. Vad finns det för argument för att inkludera eller exkludera webbquizzar i undervisningen? Den forskningslitteratur som studien behandlar påvisar bland annat att införandet av kontinuerlig examination höjer studieresultaten, gör så att studenter känner sig mer involverade i undervisningen och leder till mindre fusk. Webbquizzar visar sig ha sina fördelar i automatiserad rättning vilket leder till mindre arbetsbelastning för läraren och en direkt återkoppling för eleverna. Negativa följder av kontinuerlig examination kan vara att det driver på en stress för studenterna och det kan även bidra till en polarisering, där starkare elever gynnas men svagare elever missgynnas. Rörande webbquizzar har studenter även en oro för tekniska fel som kan uppstå då examinering sker digitalt över nätet. / This literature study examines the consequences of continuous examination with focus on digital testing. What is being studied is the introduction of additional examinations and their possible consequences. What are the arguments for including or excluding webquizzes in the education? The literature the study deals with shows among other things, that the introduction of continuous examination increases study results, makes students feel more involved in the teaching and decreases the amount of cheating. Webquizzes prove to have their advantages in automated correction, which leads to less workload for teachers and direct feedback for students. Negative consequences from continuous examination are that it may add stress to students, and it also might contribute to a polarization where the stronger students benefit from it while weaker students are disadvantaged. Regarding webquizzes, it was shown that they also raise students' concerns about technical errors that can occur when examinations are done digitally.

Penicillium species have been studied for over 200 years and the genus was first described by Link in 1809. Initially, morphological identification methods were used however, much diversity within the genus resulted in researchers seeking alternative techniques and approaches to improve accuracy. These methods involved biochemical analysis of secondary metabolites in conjunction with morphological examination. With the emergence of more accurate and rapid molecular identification tools, scientists embraced modem technology to address diversity challenges. In order to provide a more holistic approach towards the taxonomy of complex genera, morphological analysis remains an essential component in Penicillium identification. Penicillium species are omnipresent, dominant and problematic in postharvest environments. They are known to cause major losses in export markets due to fruit decay. The aim of this study was to identify species within the South African litchi export chain and develop a rapid method for Penicillium identification. This study used morphological as well as molecular identification methods in order to develop PCR-RFLP restriction maps for a number of dominant Penicillium species. Seventeen species of Penicillium were identified using conventional morphological methodology and DNA sequencing, both of which are laborious and time-consuming. Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism provided reliability and repeatability as well as being a cost-effective and rapid identification alternative. A combined phylogenetic study indicated that the taxonomic position of several species may need to be reconsidered. Fourteen species were differentiated from one another through digestion of the â-tubulin gene region with five restriction enzymes. Banding patterns correlated well with phylogenetic and biochemical data of related studies, indicating that this method holds promise as a rapid identification procedure for Penicillium species. / Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Microbiology and Plant Pathology / unrestricted

This dissertation takes as its starting point the claim made by Plato in the Theaetetus that wonder is the origin of philosophy. The aim of the dissertation is to understand this claim and to propose a reading of Plato’s dialogues which shows that this claim applies to at least two kinds of philosophical act, though in different ways. We accomplish this aim through a thorough examination of cross-examination and contemplation as distinct acts of philosophy and through an examination of where and how the notion of wonder appears and operates in these philosophical contexts. In the end, we see two distinct kinds of philosophical wonder (aporetic wonder and contemplative wonder), each corresponding to a distinct philosophical act, and each complying with Plato’s claim about wonder in different but complimentary ways. Aporetic wonder arises within a subject as the result of cross-examination, and contemplative wonder arises when the philosopher is confronted by the wonderful objects of contemplation (i.e., the forms).

The goal of this bachelor thesis is a proposal design of optometric device for primary examination of eye vision, which should respect the functional requirements and conceptualize the technical and aesthetic aspects. The work includes a study of the current market situation and development of new technologies in the field. The proposal deals with an ergonomic design and issues.

The purpose of this research project was to evaluate the role of the community pharmacist in screening, identifying, and referring ambulatory patients with high total blood cholesterol (TBC) in a community pharmacy. Fifty seven patients, out of 241 initially screened individuals, met the study inclusion criteria and were accepted into this study. Of these 57 patients, 51 patients completed the six month study period. The normal population group consisted of 164 participants with TBC < 200 mgjdL at the initial cholesterol testing (visit 1). The drop out group represented six patients who failed to continue attending the two follow up tests (visit 2 and 3). For screening purposes, a non-fasting whole blood sample was used to measure TBC using the Boehringer Mannheim Reflotron analyzer. The project was evaluated based on mean TBC levels obtained during the initial screening and the two follow up tests, pre-test and post-test scores, behavior and lifestyle changes, and the number of patients who received a physician's order for lipid analysis as a result of initial screening results. In addition, influence of age and educational background on lowering TBC in visits 2 and 3, patient acceptance of blood screening in a community pharmacy and willingness to pay for this service in the future were also determined. To assess the level of significance among the means of the tested parameters, both parametric (one-way analysis of variance, Scheffe's post hoc test and two sample t-test) and non-parametric statistics (Mann-Whitney and chi-square test) were used at a probability level of less than 0.05. There was a significant difference in mean TBC levels between visit 1 and 2, and between visit 1 and 3 (P< 0.01). However, no statistically significant difference was found between visit 2 and 3 (P= 0.48). In addition, there was no significant difference in the incidence of high blood cholesterol in terms of gender or age difference at the initial screening. Further, mean TBC levels between males and females remained statistically insignificant during the two follow up tests. However, younger patients were able to lower their mean TBC level in visit 2 and 3 compared with older patients (P=< 0.031). The one-way analysis of variance results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in TBC changes during the three visits by subjects categorized by educational background levels. Patient's attitude toward the idea of blood test measurement in community pharmacies was positive. Ninety eight percent of the study group stated that they strongly liked such an idea, 92.16% expressed a willingness to pay an average of $4.55 (range $3 or less to $10), and all agreed that it was a convenient service for them. It was concluded that cholesterol screening in this community pharmacy was effective and acceptable, and may prove to be financially feasible when effectively planned and marketed. This service provides the community pharmacist with an opportunity to offer a unique patient-oriented public service.