Documentary Survey Research Articles

O REGISTRO DE MARCA COMO VANTAGEM COMPETITIVA: UM PANORAMA DO SERTÃO SERGIPANO NO ANO DE 2021

The study explores the importance of registering trademarks as a tool for protection and competitive advantage for companies in the Sergipano Hinterland. It highlights how registered trademarks differentiate themselves in the market, creating identity and avoiding legal conflicts. The research identifies the risks that small and medium-sized companies face when operating without registration, such as losing their name and rebranding costs. Despite the increase in trademark registration in Brazil, many businesses in the region have yet to register their trademarks, which makes them vulnerable. The objectives include identifying the benefits of registration, assessing the risks of not registering and understanding the reasons for the low number of registrations. The methodology involves a bibliographic and documentary survey. The results show that the lack of registration compromises competitiveness and the need to raise awareness of its importance.

A RELEVÂNCIA DO ASSISTENTE SOCIAL NA ANÁLISE DO BENEFÍCIO DE PRESTAÇÃO CONTINUADA (BPC/LOAS) À PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA JUNTO AO INSTITUTO NACIONAL DO SEGURO SOCIAL1.

This research consists of discussing the real importance of professional social workers when analyzing the granting of continuous provision benefits carried out by the National Social Security Institute. To this end, the theme of the benefit in question is initially addressed, its concepts, requirements and disability assessment procedure, carried out by social assessment and medical expertise. Understanding the disability assessment tool demonstrates the progress that the inclusion of social services has brought to the concession process. However, it makes it clear that improvements need to be sought to fairly guarantee the rights of the vulnerable population. The study was carried out through a bibliographic and documentary survey, about books, dissertations and scientific articles with an approach around the analyzed topic, with the aim of building a well- founded theoretical framework. In short, it was concluded that the presence of the social worker in the evaluation stages for granting social support is fundamental, although it requires reforms in the evaluation tools used by the social security authority, to achieve the right to social security established in the Brazilian system.

The Role of Innovation in the Competition Between Fintechs and Traditional Banks in Brazil

The Brazilian banking market has distinct and peculiar characteristics, resulting from its historical evolution, specific cultural traits and control exercised by the Central Bank. This article aims to analyze, from the perspective of one of the largest Brazilian banks, the role of innovation, products and processes, in the competition between fintechs and traditional banks. The methodology used was a single case study, qualitative and descriptive approach, with data collection through interviews with managers and customers of Alfa Bank and internal and external documentary survey. It has been evident that the emergence of Fintechs, with its flexible business model, with reduced operational costs, provided by product and process innovation, impacted the banking market in Brazil, traditionally dominated by a small number of large banks, which operated in a traditional way. The analyzed bank, known as Alfa, follows technological developments and improves its main products and services, taking into account suggestions from both employees and customers. The results also showed that Brazilian customers recognize the importance of innovation, especially technology-based, but also value the physical presence of traditional banks, which inspires more confidence in them than Fintechs, which operate online.

Operational Audit in Defining Credit Operation Rates

Objective: The objective of the study is to verify how the application of operational auditing in the rates of credit operations of a financial institution can instrumentalize management in the decision-making process. Theoretical Framework: In order to build the theoretical basis to interpret the empirical data, the authors reviewed the scientific literature that deals with operational auditing, internal controls, standards, regulations and legislation applied to auditing. Method: The methodology adopted comprises descriptive research, with a qualitative approach and a case study in a large financial institution, containing characteristics and mechanisms specific to the organization in question. Data collection through semi-structured interviews with the institution's managers, directly linked to credit operations, in addition to documentary survey and observation. Results and Discussion: The results of the research showed fluctuations between the positions of the audited financial institution, regarding the items highlighted in each criterion when defining the credit rate. It is also possible to identify high levels of irregularities in some criteria for defining the rates adopted. Implications of the Research: The research contributes to the literature through its practical propositions regarding the performance of operational audits, in which it was found that internal controls must be improved with the aim of reducing notes and irregularities found in the definition of rates for credit operations of the financial institution. Originality/Value: The research highlights the relevance of auditing in the qualification of internal controls and efficient management to combat errors or fraud, a topic that is still little explored in scientific literature.

Analysis of Solid Waste Treatment Practices in Footwear Factories

In this research, the practices adopted in two footwear industries, located in the southern region of Brazil, Vale do Sinos, to treat solid waste were investigated. Scientific literature, either national or international, converges on the perception of relevance of the environmental impact generated in this production chain, both due to the total volume of shoes that are manufactured and sold annually, and in view of the difficulties related to the disposal of footwear, at the end of its useful life. From this perspective, this study is justified and aims to identify and analyze, in the light of the reviewed scientific literature, which deals with waste from the footwear industry, the practices adopted in the treatment of solid waste in that economic sector. In order to achieve the objective, a case study strategy was carried out in two companies, using a qualitative approach, with the collection of empirical data through semi-structured interviews with organizational managers, indicated by the management of the organizations, in addition to documentary survey and participant observation systematic. The results showed that the two companies, one large and the second small, have a clear perception of the need to adopt sustainable practices and have already made several adjustments to the organizational system to promote alignment with sustainability principles. However, the actions and initiatives adopted to date show that the two organizations are still at an early stage of sustainability, especially in the solid waste treatment process.

Dynamic capabilities for digital transformation in an enterprise business

PurposeDigital transformation is a process in which organizations use technology as an essential resource to improve performance and increase market reach and results.Design/methodology/approachThis research aims to verify how dynamic capabilities are configured for the development of strategies and processes necessary for digital transformation. To this end, qualitative research of an exploratory nature was carried out, operationalized through in-depth individual interviews with a semi-structured approach with managers who occupy leadership positions, in addition to a documentary survey of the internal records of the analyzed organization. In data analysis, the content analysis technique was used.FindingsThe main results of the research showed that the dynamic capabilities configured in sensing, seizing and reconfiguring contribute to leveraging digital transformation in the business studied through the reformulation of strategies to integrate and coordinate the implementation of new routines, investments in technological and human resources and actions to change culture with a focus on digital transformation considering the company’s stakeholders.Originality/valueThis transformation affects business models, products, services and processes, as well as the review of strategies, organizational structures and management concepts.

Efetividade do transporte público gratuito para inclusão de pessoas idosas (São Paulo)

Abstract The aging of the world population intensifies discussions about the inadequacy of cities to meet the needs of older people. Free public transport is not enough to provide greater inclusion for this age group. This article aims to present reflections on the effectiveness of free public transport for the inclusion of older people in the city of São Paulo. Qualitative, exploratory research and a documentary survey were carried out. As a result, complementary items are suggested for the implementation of free public transport for older people, relating to public policies, infrastructure, transport systems, education, and incorporation of technologies. It is concluded that these suggestions contribute to the proposition of aspects to be addressed in future studies and the new Legal Framework for Collective Public Transport, aiming at more inclusive cities.

Fikrah Dakwah T.M. Hasbi Ash-Shiddieqy dalam Tafsirnya

The paper discusses T.M. Hasbi ash-Shiddieqy’s contextual approaches in his Qur’anic exegesis, kitab Tafsir al-Quran al-Majid or Tafsir an-Nur. It brings to light the principal ideas and framework of dakwah as set forth in his Tafsir and analysed the essence and practical ways of dakwah as alluded to in his commentary of verses and themes of dakwah in the Qur’an. It focused on his two phenomenal works, Tafsir al-Quran al-Majid and Tafsir al-Bayan that substantively displayed his unique ideas in formulating the concept and approaches of dakwah and developed significant understanding of the interpretation of ayat al-dakwah and its implication in enhancing spirituality and religiosity of Muslim in Indonesia. The structure of research is framed on qualitative approaches in the type of documentary survey of related literature. The finding shows that his Tafsir was structured on rational framework that emphasized on transmitted narration and independent reasoning (ra’y) and ijtihad that conveys the meaning based on contextual interpretation of tafsir, signifying the dynamic ideal and practice of dakwah (fiqh da‘wah) in contemporary Indonesia.

Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Mobility: An Analysis of Urban Indicators of Marau/RS

The increasing problems related to urban mobility in Brazilian municipalities, caused mainly by uncontrolled urbanization and constant growth in the automotive vehicle fleet, is directly related to the difficulties presented in the public management of Brazilian cities, mainly with regard to urban planning. The objective of this article is to analyze users’ satisfaction of the urban mobility system in a small municipality, as well as the condition of the city's physical characteristics, mainly identifying those that interfere with urban mobility, checking the most used modes in each sector of the city of Marau/RS and the mobility situation by age group and income, finding existing problems in each of the modes. To this end, a documentary survey was carried out on the object of study, a physical survey of the characteristics of the municipality, and a questionnaire with 84 respondents. The results obtained reveal the use of private cars as the main means of daily transport, correlated with low incentives and accessibility to sustainable modes of transport.

Bilingual education for deaf people: what we are talking about and how it happens in Brazil

This work analyzes issues related to the education of the deaf in Brazil, postulated from a teaching ideology supported in a bilingual perspective. This educational proposal is based on the principle of a linguistic policy that recognizes Sign Language as a language of instruction and mediation between deaf and hearing people and the teaching of the Portuguese language, in its written form. We aim to analyze the requirements of Brazilian legislation regarding the teaching of the Portuguese language, in the written segment, inserted in the proposal of a bilingual education. This is a documentary survey, which analyzes the legislation that supports bilingual education for the deaf in Brazil.

Embedded-SIM (E-SIM) an Overview in Latin America: Implementation, Availability, Advantages and Disadvantages

Search new forms for data management and security is a continuous tendency for mobile operators. Proof of this is the trend of the latest technology related to the Embedded Subscriber Identity Module or Embedded-SIM (E-SIM). Recently there was an increase in the number of devices that offer this technology as a security element for the access to the network, however, it is clear the lack of consistent information for the implementation of this technology within Latin America. This research presents a current overview about the evolution of the embedded subscriber identity module, aiming to present the general characteristics that are part of the network, evaluate the current status of implementation and adoption with Latin America carriers, showing the obstacles in the process of acceptance of new technology by users as well as the advantages, disadvantages of E-SIM in relation to the traditional SIM Card. The investigation was carried out through documentary surveys and field research, the data was collected to demonstrate the current perspective of the implementation of E-SIM and adoption by customers and network operators in Latin America. The observed results showed that the adoption of E-SIM in Latin America has been increasing, it was observed that most countries have at least one carrier that makes available and offers this service. Regarding the advantages and disadvantages, evidence has been observed place E-SIM like a better technology than a SIM Card.

DESAFIOS DOCENTES RELACIONADOS À INCLUSÃO ESCOLAR DA CRIANÇA COM NECESSIDADES EDUCACIONAIS ESPECIAIS NO ÂMBITO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL

This work aims to understand the challenges of inclusion and the importance of inclusive practices promoted through pedagogical work in early childhood education, as well as understanding inclusion as a right for all; discuss teaching difficulties in everyday early childhood education classrooms from an inclusive perspective; identify pedagogical practices and methodologies that stimulate the development of children and encourage the processes of inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood education. There are many challenges encountered in teaching practice, especially when it is part of a special education perspective. To carry out this research, bibliographic and documentary analyzes were used as a methodology that bring approaches related to the topic in question, with the aim of clearly emphasizing the teaching challenges with regard to inclusion in early childhood education classrooms. We used bibliographic and documentary surveys such as the Law of Guidelines and Bases of National Education No. 9,394/96 (LDBN), Federal Constitution of 1988, Operational Guidelines for specialized educational assistance in Basic Education, Special Education modality, Cury (1995), Mantoan ( 1993), among others who supported this construct with its literary reverberations. One of the most relevant points of this research was the importance of teacher training, highlighting its importance in being able to work with the public who have special educational needs, implementing what the law provides, where the right to inclusion and permanence of students must be implemented, starting with Early Childhood Education, the first stage of Basic Education

Como a judicialização da cirurgia de implante coclear impacta o Sistema Único de Saúde

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the impact of Judicialization on the performance of Cochlear Implant (CI) surgery in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), including the public service and supplementary health. Methods A documentary survey of judgments of all National Courts and the Dominant Jurisprudence focused on CI surgery in the SUS from 2007 to 2019 was carried out through the Jusbrasil Platform using the term “cochlear implant” to carry out the search. A survey was also carried out on the DATASUS platform on how many uni and bilateral CI procedures were performed in the same period. Results According to DATASUS, from 2008 to 2019, 8,857 CI surgery procedures were performed by Public Entities or Health Plan Operators in the country. With regard to Judicialization, for requesting unilateral or bilateral CI surgery, a total of 216 processes were found, representing a total of 2.43% of Judicialization of Cochlear Implant (CI) surgery. Conclusion In view of the data, it is possible to perceive that the Judicialization of Health when we consider the CI surgery has represented a small portion of the cases, which does not demonstrate a large impact on the public budget and does not have an impact on the organization of the SUS.

The Issues of the Planning and Implementation of Reforming the School Education System in Sri Lanka

Employing well-planned, systematic educational procedures in school education is the main strategy to achieve national goals while properly devising the curriculum to achieve education goals. Hence, an academic curriculum should be designed with proper pre-planning, and the authorities should be well organized to acquire the definite purpose of planning a curriculum. The design of the curriculum should be done according to a recognized curriculum development format and provide the principles for designing the perfect curriculum, which is a scientific procedure. The curriculum should be in accordance with the country and the desires of its citizens. The dynamic aims and purposes lead to an effective curriculum. This research, which discusses the benefits of curriculum development in Sri Lanka, was done referring to the literary works in libraries based on documentary survey techniques.

Promotion of the Bahia Productive Project for the Coffee Production Chain in the State of Bahia, Brazil: An Analysis of Public Policies and Geographical Indication

Objective: To analyze the Bahia Productive Project, based on the subproject focused on the coffee production chain, as a public policy for Sustainable Rural Development and Geographical Indications (GIs) in the State of Bahia, Brazil, based on territorial planning. Method: The research is a case study with an exploratory character, a qualitative approach, with data collection through bibliographical and documentary surveys and the institutional website of the Regional Development and Action Company (CAR). For the analysis of the information a Content Analysis was used. Results and conclusion: It is observed that the project manifested itself as an alternative for the coffee production chain in the state to be strengthened, encouraging producers to improve the quality of their product so that they can meet market requirements and conquer new markets. Research implications: Public policies are necessary to help productive chains of products that have differentiation in their production as an incentive to promote the registration of GIs, since the contribution they can bring to territorial development is expected mainly in the economic sphere. Originality/value: The combination of specific elements from the Bahian context, such as the emphasis on coffee production in the state and the approach to GIs as an important factor for territorial development. Furthermore, the analysis of the Bahia Productive Project as a public policy to strengthen the coffee production chain in the region and encourage the improvement of product quality is an original element.

Improving the Social Utility Evaluation of Brazilian Community Banks: A Study on Banco dos Cocais

Purpose: The aim of this article is to improve the model for evaluating the social utility of Brazilian Community Development Banks (CDB), based on the perceptions of managers and users-clients-beneficiaries. Theoretical Framework: The CDBs are solidarity finance initiatives, inserted in the social and solidarity economy in Brazil, whose purposes are carried out based on their social utility in terms of the results achieved with their model of action for the human, political, economic and social development of the territories. Method: This is an exploratory and descriptive research using a qualitative approach. Data was collected through a documentary survey, field observation and semi-structured interviews at the CDB Banco dos Cocais dos based on the categories of social utility (socio-environmental, socio-political, socio-cultural, socio-economic and socio-institutional). The data was analyzed using content analysis.. Results and Conclusions: Of the 35 subcategories of social utility analyzed, 29 were covered by CDB Banco dos Cocais. The socio-economic, socio-cultural, socio-institutional and socio-environmental categories showed the greatest impact on the social utility of Banco dos Cocais, while the socio-political category showed the least impact, signaling the need to strengthen the political empowerment of the population in the territory. Research Implications: This research's theoretical contribution includes the reconfiguration of the DECID matrix for social utility evaluation. From the perspective of practical implications, the study aims to contribute to improving the management and evaluation of the CDBs' actions in their territories. Originality/Value: The research seeks to show that the actions of the CDBs have a strong social utility integrated into the development and strengthening of the territories, which is greater than their solely economic results.

The Establishment of a Humanitarian Assistance Force in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP)

The study seeks to identify advances in Defense Cooperation in the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP, in Portuguese) by creating a Humanitarian Assistance Force (HAF). The research problem analyzes the opportunities and challenges of creating a HAF in the Community. The hypothesis indicates that the CPLP’s cooperation in Defense, since 1998, has had an extraordinary development since it is consolidated as a dynamic and committed Defense Architecture among all Member States, whose expertise in human resources and equipment are the main potential opportunities. However, the challenge lies in materializing this involvement into concrete resultsthat can respond, first, to the needs of each country and the CPLP and, second, to provide further vitality and operationality to the Defense cooperation under the guidelines for strategic collaboration in the organization and aligned with the CPLP’s New Strategic Vision. Therefore, it is understood that the CPLP, by proposing an HAF, seeks to become an organization with more capacity to react purposefully and positively to disasters in the Member States. Furthermore, risk management is essential to assess and analyze risks and plan and execute specific actions to prevent and reduce destruction. Based on hypothetical and deductive methods, the study applies the qualitative researchprotocol. Regarding the objectives, the study is characterized as descriptive explanatory and uses bibliographic and documentary surveys (which mainly originated in the CPLP).

Right to education and the New High School in the state of Paraná

The study aims to analyze Law No. 13,415/2017 in relation to the right to education of high school students in the State of Paraná. The right to education, according to the Federal Constitution of 1988, guarantees access to public education, but not its permanence. This article, based on documents, aims to verify the indices that prove the quality of education in the state of Paraná, in order to meet the proposals for the implementation of the New High School. The results obtained suggest that although there is compliance with what is provided for in the Federal Constitution of 1988 and in art. 1 of Law No. 9.394/1996, it is still notable the increase in school dropout and the right to education for these students are violated, especially in the proposal of the New High School, which provides full-time schools for young people who need to work to survive, that is, an education that only meets the training for the labor market is proposed. The methodology comprises a documentary survey at federal and state level regarding the legislation governing education for secondary education. What is found, by the study, is that a change in this law is necessary, since the reality of the young Brazilian does not allow it to be a full-time education, as this favors school dropout and violates the right to education of young people in high school.

Impact and Applicability of the Teaching Portfolio in the Improvement of university Academic Quality: A Theoretical Review

This study offers an exhaustive theoretical review on the use of the teaching portfolio as a tool for reflection and evaluation in university teacher education. Through a meticulous documentary survey, a historical panorama is traced that covers the origins, foundations and the duality of perceptions about its usefulness and limitations from the point of view of teachers and students. The research aims to enrich the educational literary corpus and to serve as a valuable pedagogical resource for the continuous improvement of teaching practice. Using a qualitative methodology based on documentary analysis, this paper highlights the advantages of the teaching portfolio and underlines the need for future research focused on its specific implementation in the Colombian context. The objective is to direct teaching practice towards a reflective and self-critical approach, theoretically and scientifically grounded, to optimize the fulfillment of institutional academic objectives.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTION OF FOREST PROPERTY

The article analyzes the effects of the environmental function of forest property in Brazil, based on recent decisions by the Superior Court of Justice on the delimitation of property content and the appropriateness of compensation referring to restrictions on the use of protected forest areas. The aim is to demonstrate that there was a significant redefinition of the dogmatic institute of indirect expropriation and a strong conditioning of the owners’ right to compensation. The jurisprudential and doctrinal bases of the social and environmental function of real estate in Germany are also discussed, in the context of forest protection and conservation, in order to compare the feasibility and coherence of the solutions adopted in the two countries. The research makes use of bibliographical and documentary survey, based on theoretical models, normative provisions and court-judged cases. It is concluded that the national legal system of forest protection has already advanced a lot, but it still needs to improve its instrumental framework, including on the basis of other legal systems’ experiences.