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A recurring problem in longitudinal research on human activity is the lack of articulation between qualitative analytical models and quantitative synthetic models of the dynamic evolution. This absence creates difficulties in justifying the choices of analysis and synthesis and prevents a deductive approach to longitudinal dynamics. Within the framework of a 3-year longitudinal empirical and technological research on appropriation, this paper discusses the conditions of production and the usefulness of a quantitative synthetic model of the longitudinal complexity of individual activity, in conjunction with a qualitative analytical method. More than the mobilization of a single, pre-data model, the modeling work involves an active articulation between analytical model-methods (classical in activity analysis) and synthetic model-methods. We discuss the contributions and limits of this work with respect to activity analysis in Frenchlanguage ergonomics and the complexity sciences more often mobilized in human factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The development of the communications sector of a given country is related to the economic development of that country, and it is possible to demonstrate this connection statistically, as has been shown by research institutions such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). As this data is shown only in simple numerical form, and do not take into account interlinking factors, it is important to carry out research which evaluates the connection between relevant variables in the field. This work aims to analyze the factors of technological development which best describe the economic positioning of a country, connecting the usability of communication services with economic status. Data from 56 countries, chosen at random, were used. A datamining survey was carried out, which analyzed data already collected by institutions such as ITU, World Bank, etc. Each factor of usability, preference, and service analyzed is understood as a reflection of other services already developed, as some studies of the literature on this topic (ARRUDA FILHO; CASSIA; MARINO, 2008; CHERRY, 2007; DAVIES; HARDT; KELLY, 2004) argue that economic development of certain countries exists as a result of an increase in technological development, whereas others argue exactly the opposite. This paper presents these relationships in certain countries, chosen by the quantity of information available regarding their global development position, directly relating economic growth to communication technologies usage, such as telephone or internet. The paper collected data from two world sources from the mentioned sectors: International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and World Bank. Statistical techniques of linear regression and variance analysis were used for studying the data of 56 countries. It followed that the economic growth is directly related to the communication market growth, being the communication products factors of influence for the economic development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this paper is to verify the deployment process and the difficulties arising from the process of formalizing the process of marketing intelligence in planning, from a case study. Several authors have conceptualized how to capture this information, how to evaluate the competition, how to evaluate a company's competitive position, and disseminate this information in order to react to the new context. Four different theoretical approaches were used. As a method, this study chose to examine an organization for a period of four years, which corresponded to the period of execution of a project. Other case studies were carried out previously (for example, Melo et al, 2008) but none used longitudinal data as this study. The method was participant observation (Van Mannen, 2006), epistemologically interpretive (Schwandt, 2006). Among the implications may be considered a) the challenges in implementing projects of market intelligence regarding the sharing of strategic information b) the need for periodic enforcements in the implementation of projects and c) the finding that demonstration of results of a project could be complex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: stuttering may currently have different definitions according to the approach advocated by the authors to substantiate such a disorder. The paper aims to discuss such approaches in the therapy of the case, applying its therapeutic techniques and adapting them according to the context at issue and take the individual to activities, promoting the development of goals, procedures and techniques used in the stuttering therapy. Procedures: a longitudinal study of a patient being 14 year old, met on two occasions: in 2005-2006, the year he was discharged with an indication for monitoring, and 2008/2009 season in returning to treatment due to relapse. In the study, the different approaches considered were: psycholinguistics fluency, stuttering and motor neurolinguistics, contextual and phenomenological aspects of stuttering. Results: in the evolution, there was a considerable decrease in stuttering and compensatory movements, as well as appropriate behavior and attitude and improved socialization. Conclusion: the study on the approaches considered in the therapy enabled the performance of the service that hit the targets. In addition, the patient contributed for directing the therapy as per the acceptance and application in his life, revealed by the results of more effective behaviors, contributing to the quality of life and evolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The association between periodontal disease and the development of atherosclerosis has been studied. The systematic review of literature aims to evaluate the association between periodontal disease and subclinical atherosclerosis. A literature search of the PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, BBO, Cochrane Library and Scielo bibliographic databases was conducted using the following descriptors: “periodontal disease”, “periodontitis”, “carotid”, and “therosclerosis”. Articles were excluded if they: presented abstracts written in languages other than Portuguese, English and Spanish; experimental studies; did not contain data testing the degree of association between periodontal disease and subclinical atherosclerosis; did measure the extent of periodontal disease by parameters other than the clinical examination; did not measure the carotid artery intima-media wall thickness by ultrasonography; and covered specific population groups. The studies design, measurement protocols and reported data were compared. A total of 63 papers identified only 10 studies that met the inclusion criteria: 1 longitudinal study, 6 cross-sectional, and 3 case control studies. There was a wide heterogeneity between the studies regarding the methods of measuring periodontal disease and atherosclerosis outcomes. The conclusion is that periodontal infections are strongly associated with the development of subclinical atherosclerosis, however the mechanisms involved on the pathogenic process remain unknown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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