Universiẗat, Diss.--Bonn, 2004.

This dissertation addresses the intersection of rhetoric and material exchange in the construction of political alliance and conflict between the Waraos indigenous population and the non-indigenous institutions and political actors in the Orinoco Delta, Venezuela. It deals with the discursive and material strategies used to construct political reality at the moment of the emergence of one of the so-called new South American left wing populist governments (Hugo Chavez presidency since 1998). These historical circumstances present an opportunity to open a discussion bringing together the recent developments of discourse-centered approaches to culture, language ideologies, and the most classical theories on material exchange. This research's aim is to understand how multiple sign systems (in this case language and material gifts) interact, contradict, and support each other. In sum, this dissertation uses the advances of discourse-centered approaches to culture and the anthropological theories of exchange to understand how language and gift giving has shaped history and political imagination in the Orinoco Delta and Venezuela.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 license_rdf: 22974 bytes, checksum: 99c771d9f0b9c46790009b9874d49253 (MD5) marcelo_gaspary_martins.pdf: 937192 bytes, checksum: 616d06da3121598310ea00d8e63279cd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior (CAPES) / Na atual nutri??o de precis?o, a maximiza??o do aproveitamento dos nutrientes ? otimizada pelo uso de aditivos, que s?o importantes tamb?m para redu??o da excre??o de compostos potencialmente poluentes ao meio ambiente, como o nitrog?nio e o f?sforo. Com isso, objetivou-se,com o desenvolvimento de dois experimentos:avaliar o desempenho de juvenis til?pia do Nilo submetidos a ra??es extrusadas contendo o complexo enzim?tico SSF (solid station fermentation)adicionado em diferentes etapas do processamento (antes e ap?s a extrus?o), e o desenvolvimento de juvenis tambacu com ra??es contendo diferentes n?veis do mesmo complexo enzim?tico. No experimento 1 com til?pia, foram utilizados 140 animais distribu?dos em 5 tratamentos: sem enzimas (Controle), 400ppm de complexo enzim?tico SSF na mistura antes da extrus?o (AE400), 800ppm de complexo enzim?tico SSF na mistura antes da extrus?o (AE800), 400ppm de complexo enzim?tico SSF adicionados ?on top? ap?s a extrus?o (DE400), 800ppm decomplexo enzim?tico SSF adicionados ?on top? ap?s a extrus?o (DE800) com 4 repeti??es, totalizando 20 unidades experimentais. J? no experimento 2 com o tambacu foram utilizados 240 animais distribu?dos em 6 tratamentos:sem enzimas (Controle); Inclus?o de 200ppm (DE200); Inclus?o de 400ppm (DE400); Inclus?o de 600ppm (DE600); Inclus?o de 800ppm(DE800); Inclus?o de 1000ppm (DE1000), com 4 repeti??es, totalizando 24 unidades experimentais. Em ambos experimentos as ra??es experimentais continham a mesma formula??o, diferenciando apenas nos n?veis de inclus?o do complexo enzim?tico SSF. Os peixes foram alimentados 4 vezes ao dia (8, 11, 14 e 17 h), at? a saciedade evitando sobras de alimento. Os ensaios foram conduzidos durante 56 dias em um sistema de recircula??o com controle de temperatura, aera??o e luz. No experimento 1 notou-se que as ra??es contendo o complexo enzim?tico SSF influenciaram positivamente o ganho de peso, sendo a inclus?o do complexo enzim?tico ap?s o processo extrus?o favor?vel ao desempenho, recomendando-se para til?pias a inclus?o de 800 ppm ?on top?. J? no experimento 2, observou-se que a inclus?o de 600 ppm de complexo enzim?tico SSF ?on top?, em ra??es para tambacus, promove melhores ?ndices de convers?o alimentar, n?o sendo observado melhorias neste mesmo par?metro com o aumento da inclus?o deste complexo, sendo recomendado a inclus?o de 600 ppm ?on top? em ra??es para tambacus. / Disserta??o (Mestrado) ? Programa de P?s-Gradua??o em Zootecnia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, 2014. / ABSTRACT In the current nutrition precision, maximizing the utilization of nutrients is optimized by the use of additives, which are also important for reducing the excretion of compounds potentially pollute the environment, such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Thus, we aimed at, with the development of two experiments to assess the performance of juvenile Nile tilapia subjected to extruded feed containing the enzyme complex SSF (solid fermentation station) added at different stages of processing (before and after extrusion) and the development of tambacu juveniles with diets containing different levels of the same enzyme complex. In experiment 1 with tilapia, 140 animals distributed in five treatments (control (no enzyme), 400 ppm SSF enzyme complex in the mixture prior to extrusion (AE400), 800 ppm SSF enzyme complex in the mixture prior to extrusion (AE800 were used) 400 ppm enzyme "on top" complex SSF added after extrusion (DE400), 800 ppm SSF enzyme complex added "on top" after extrusion (DE800)) with four replications, totaling 20 experimental units. Inclusion of 200 ppm (DE200); Inclusion of 400 ppm (DE400); Inclusion of 600 ppm (DE600), whereas in experiment 2 with tambacu 240 animals distributed into six treatments (Control (without enzymes) were used Inclusion 800 ppm (DE800); Inclusion 1000 ppm (DE1000)) with four replications, totaling 24 experimental units. In both experiments the experimental diets contained the same wording, differing only in the inclusion levels of the enzyme complex SSF. The fish were fed four times a day (8, 11, 14 and 17 hr) to satiation avoiding feed leftovers. The tests were conducted for 56 days in a recirculation system with temperature control, aeration and light. In experiment 1 it was noted that the diets containing the enzyme complex SSF positively influenced weight gain, and the inclusion of the enzyme complex after the extrusion process conducive to performance, recommending the inclusion of tilapia to 800 ppm "on top". In the second experiment, it was observed that the inclusion of 600 ppm SSF enzyme complex "on top" in rations for tambacus promotes better feed conversion ratios. No improvement was observed in the same parameter with increasing inclusion of this complex, being recommended the inclusion of 600 ppm "on top" in rations for tambacus.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Este estudo tem por objetivo investigar os fatores que regem a motivação de homens a doarem gametas, anônima e gratuitamente, em banco de sêmen, visando à procriação de pessoas inférteis que se submetem aos tratamentos de reprodução assistida. O material pesquisado aponta para o fato que tanto a prática quanto os doadores costumam ser associados ao utilitarismo, à pecúnia e aos comportamentos desviantes, e mesmo parte dos agentes apresentou dificuldade em assumir-se altruísta. O fenômeno seria justificado por diversos fatores históricos e culturais. Contudo, tomando como base um conjunto de entrevistas realizadas com doadores e a teoria do dom, constatou-se que, para parte do grupo, a experiência com a doação envolveu conflitos que foram transpostos para que fosse cumprido o seu objetivo de vida, ou missão de vida. Nestes termos e, de acordo com os resultados da investigação, afirmamos que a doação de sêmen encontra-se inserida na esfera da dádiva. / This study investigated the factors that are conducive to a motivation of individuals to donate semen, aiming to facilitate procreation by ART users. On the social science field, both donation and donors tend to be associated with utilitarianism, the search for pecuniary compensation, deviant behaviors; for some persons interviewed, there were difficulties to assume that they were being altruistic. These matters of personal conduct can be explained by historical and cultural factors. This research has shown that donation motivation should be considered in the spirit of a gift relationship. This study concludes that the donation of semen was primarily motivated by altruism. The almost entire group of donors had to overcome conflicts in the process of sperm collection, which were resolved by a life mission idea. In these terms, according to the investigation results, semen donation should be construed as a social phenomenon inserted into the gift sphere.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Este estudo tem por objetivo investigar os fatores que regem a motivação de homens a doarem gametas, anônima e gratuitamente, em banco de sêmen, visando à procriação de pessoas inférteis que se submetem aos tratamentos de reprodução assistida. O material pesquisado aponta para o fato que tanto a prática quanto os doadores costumam ser associados ao utilitarismo, à pecúnia e aos comportamentos desviantes, e mesmo parte dos agentes apresentou dificuldade em assumir-se altruísta. O fenômeno seria justificado por diversos fatores históricos e culturais. Contudo, tomando como base um conjunto de entrevistas realizadas com doadores e a teoria do dom, constatou-se que, para parte do grupo, a experiência com a doação envolveu conflitos que foram transpostos para que fosse cumprido o seu objetivo de vida, ou missão de vida. Nestes termos e, de acordo com os resultados da investigação, afirmamos que a doação de sêmen encontra-se inserida na esfera da dádiva. / This study investigated the factors that are conducive to a motivation of individuals to donate semen, aiming to facilitate procreation by ART users. On the social science field, both donation and donors tend to be associated with utilitarianism, the search for pecuniary compensation, deviant behaviors; for some persons interviewed, there were difficulties to assume that they were being altruistic. These matters of personal conduct can be explained by historical and cultural factors. This research has shown that donation motivation should be considered in the spirit of a gift relationship. This study concludes that the donation of semen was primarily motivated by altruism. The almost entire group of donors had to overcome conflicts in the process of sperm collection, which were resolved by a life mission idea. In these terms, according to the investigation results, semen donation should be construed as a social phenomenon inserted into the gift sphere.

This thesis consists of three independent essays which contribute to the literatures on organizational and regulatory economics.In the first part of the dissertation, I address questions related to the optimal incentive provision in hierarchies. In particular, I investigate how the choice of the optimal compensation policy of an organization is affected by the workers' psychological preferences for reciprocity. This essay relates to a recent strand of theoretical and empirical research that studies how the presence of reciprocity concerns impacts on the optimal organizational design (See e.g. Dohmen et al. 2009, Englmaier and Leider, 2012, Englmaier et al. 2015).The second part of the dissertation concerns the optimal design and regulation of a hierarchical organization in the presence of capture concerns. In many organizations the task of evaluating an agent's performance is delegated to a third party, a supervisor, who can opportunistically misreport information. The question of how the provision of incentives in hierarchies is affected by the supervisor's opportunism has long been studied in economics. Addressing this research question is of great importance since it can improve our understanding of the internal organization of firms and can have broad applications to regulatory design. / Doctorat en Sciences économiques et de gestion / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished

The impact of international aid is debated in the scholarly literature. One of the theoretical frameworks used to study aid is developed in the Gift [1925] by Marcel Mauss. However, overall there is a lack of knowledge concerning the understanding of Mauss, and how it can be connected to the distribution of aid. Thus, this thesis takes its theoretical departure fromMauss’s gift exchange, and the obligation to give, receive and reciprocate to study how articles examine post-tsunami aid through the theory developed in “The Gift” by Mauss. The study is a qualitative reanalysis of three articles, which is structured by a series of analytical questions based on a broader reading of Mauss, previous research and the gift of disaster aid.The qualitative reanalysis finds that Mauss’ obligations to give, receive and reciprocate and the social bonds that these forms were discussed differently, and to a greater or lesser extent. This study brings “The Gift” by Mauss into light to the discussion of disaster aid, and thus highlighting new potential research for future studies.

English abstract: "The wealth of nothingness - On the (im)possibility of metaphysics in Adorno and Beckett": The subject of this paper is Theodor W. Adorno's reception of Samuel Beckett and its embedding in his philosophy. Based on an interpretation of Adorno's treatment of the problem of temporality, it is shown that for Adorno Beckett's work both marks the end of time in a bad infinity and at the same time prepares the turn into a fulfilled time. As the opening of a quasi- utopian temporality, it is argued that the engagement with Beckett represents for Adorno as much as the rescue of the possibility of metaphysics and critical theory through its impossibility, moving in the semantics of gift, promise, and gratitude. Keywords: dialectics, temporality, metaphysics, gift, utopia

MUÑEQUERIA COUNTRY busca ofrecer productos diferentes, únicos y creativos para el hogar o para regalar, con precios accesibles con la más alta calidad en diseños y acabados. El proyecto inició con el Estudio de Mercado, a través del cual se determinó la existencia de una demanda insatisfecha, la cual puede ser cubierta por la empresa. El estudio continúa con el trabajo de investigación, lo que nos permite conocer la factibilidad de recursos financieros, humanos, físicos y capacidad de producción. MUÑEQUERIA COUNTRY contará con una oficina taller alquilado, el cual estará ubicados en el Distrito de Lince, se determinó este sitio a través de la matriz de localización. Por otro lado, el recurso humano que se requiere es factible. Los recursos financieros comprenderán un 40% por aporte de los socios y 60% por un préstamo bancario. Por último, plan Económico - Financiero, el cual determina la rentabilidad o no de la empresa. Se inicia con el presupuesto de Inversiones, donde Activos son (S/. 20,121.00), Gastos pre operativos (S/. 7,310.00) y el capital de trabajo (S/. 1,814.00), establecieron una inversión inicial de S/ 29,244.00. La evaluación financiera se realizó con el factor WACC 44.82%, obteniendo un TIR, VAN, COK y Período de Recuperación, que determinaron que la empresa si es factible. Es así que después del estudio realizado se llegó a la conclusión de que el proyecto es viable y que la implementación de “MUÑEQUERIA COUNTRY” es posible, por tanto, permiten la puesta en marcha de la empresa. / MUÑEQUERIA COUNTRY seeks to offer different, unique and creative products for the home or to give away with extremely affordable prices with the highest quality in designs and finishes. The project began with the Market Study, through which the existence of an unsatisfied demand was determined, which can be covered by the company. The study continues with the research work, which allows us to know the feasibility of financial, human, physical resources and production capacity. MUÑEQUERIA COUNTRY will have a rented workshop office, which will be located in the Lince District, this site was determined through the location matrix. On the other hand, the human resource that is required is feasible. The financial resources will comprise 40% by contribution of the partners and 60% by a bank loan. Finally, Economic - Financial plan, which determines the profitability or not of the company. It begins with the Investment budget, where the Assets (S /. 20,121.00), Pre-operating Expenses (S /. 7,310.00) and the working capital (S /. 1,814.00), established an initial investment of S / 29,214.00. The financial evaluation was carried out with the WACC factor 44.82%, obtaining an IRR, NPV, COK and Recovery Period, which determined that the company is feasible. Thus, after the study carried out, it was concluded that the project is viable and that the implementation of “MUÑEQUERIA COUNTRY” is possible, thus allowing the start-up of the company. / Trabajo de investigación

The thesis looks at the gift and at what kind of morality allows contemporary gift-giving. It is based on ethnographic research that focuses on a "generous social network" Hearth.net. This network was founded by the entrepreneur, philanthropist and buddhist Libor Malý. His goal is to fulfill the vision of improving interpersonal relationships and creating an economic system that is able to complement the existing market economy in the case of a crisis. This system also requires a change of paradigm into the paradigm of generosity and kindness. Adato Paradigma Group and the Ambassadors, who are the most active users of Hearth, help Libor Malý in fulfilling this goal. Hearth is a space where users can offer and receive gifts without an expectation of a counter-gift. The gift should be the tool that will allow the paradigm shift. The new paradigm of generosity and kindness is seen here as a cosmology based above all on the values of generosity and kindness, which is influenced mainly by the spirituality of Libor Malý. At the same time, this paradigm of generosity and kindness forms the moral basis for gift-giving within the Hearth network. Nevertheless, in the final form, the gift is determined by the moral assemblage of three moral dimensions (Zigon 2010). The thesis therefore is analyzing the...