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1. Critical Discourse Analysis and Lexical Semantics: An Interdisciplinary Interpreting of the US and China Defense White Papers

Author

Karina Coelho Pires and Rafaela Araújo Jordão Rigaud Peixoto

Subjects
Identity, Defense Studies, Critical Discourse Analysis., International relations, JZ2-6530
Abstract

There have been new facets of multilateralism, which have motivated the realignment of traditional power relations established globally, especially regarding the United States and China. This new strategic environment can be observed in changes made to the Brazilian National Defense White Paper (LBDN) of 2020, as well as in the dialectic between white papers of the United States (2017), and China (2019). To investigate these realignments and their possible impacts on the Brazilian defense sector, the analysis was carried out in two phases: (1) analysis of the general characteristics of the Defense White Papers by the USA and China; and (2) comparison of discourses conveyed in chapters on international cooperation in each Defense White Paper. Speech patterns were analyzed according to rationales of Lexical Semantics and Critical Discourse Analysis. As a result, elements of semantic fields, intertextuality and modality in discourse were pointed out as parameters that could contribute to the evaluation of cooperation and deterrence/dissuasion actions to be adopted by the USA and China in the 21st century.

Published
2023
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2. Critical Discourse Analysis and Lexical Semantics

Abstract

There have been new facets of multilateralism, which have motivated the realignment of traditional power relations established globally, especially regarding the United States and China. This new strategic environment can be observed in changes made to the Brazilian National Defense White Paper (LBDN) of 2020, as well as in the dialectic between white papers of the United States (2017), and China (2019). To investigate these realignments and their possible impacts on the Brazilian defense sector, the analysis was carried out in two phases: (1) analysis of the general characteristics of the Defense White Papers by the USA and China; and (2) comparison of discourses conveyed in chapters on international cooperation in each Defense White Paper. Speech patterns were analyzed according to rationales of Lexical Semantics and Critical Discourse Analysis. As a result, elements of semantic fields, intertextuality and modality in discourse were pointed out as parameters that could contribute to the evaluation of cooperation and deterrence/dissuasion actions to be adopted by the USA and China in the 21st century., Novas facetas de multilateralismo emergiram e motivaram o realinhamento de tradicionais relações de poder estabelecidas globalmente, principalmente entre os Estados Unidos e a China. Esse novo ambiente estratégico pode ser observado nas mudanças feitas no Livro Branco de Defesa Nacional do Brasil (LBDN) de 2020, como também na dialética entre os Livros Brancos dos Estados Unidos (2017) e da China (2019). Para investigar esses realinhamentos e seus possíveis impactos no setor de defesa brasileiro, a análise foi realizada em duas fases: (1) análise das características gerais dos Livros Brancos de Defesa dos EUA e da China; e (2) comparação dos discursos apresentados em capítulos sobre cooperação internacional em cada Livro Branco de Defesa. Os padrões de discurso foram analisados conforme os arcabouços teórico-metodológicos da Semântica Lexical e da Análise de Discurso Crítica. Como resultado, elementos de campos semânticos, intertextualidade e modalidade no discurso foram apontados como parâmetros que poderiam contribuir para a avaliação das ações de cooperação e deterrência/dissuasão a serem adotadas pelos EUA e pela China no século XXI., Nuevas facetas de multilateralismo han surgido y han motivado el realineamiento de las tradicionales relaciones de poder establecidas globalmente, principalmente entre Estados Unidos y China. Este nuevo entorno estratégico se puede observar en los cambios realizados en el Libro Blanco de Defensa Nacional de Brasil (LBDN) de 2020, así como en la dialéctica entre los Libros Blancos de Estados Unidos (2017) y de China (2019). Para investigar estes realineamientos y sus posibles impactos en el sector de defensa brasileño, el análisis se realizó en dos fases: (1) análisis de las características generales de los Libros Blancos de Defensa de Estados Unidos y de China; y (2) comparación de los discursos presentados en capítulos sobre cooperación internacional en cada Libro Blanco de Defensa. Los patrones de discurso fueron analizados conforme los marcos teórico-metodológicos de la Semántica Lexical y del Análisis de Discurso Crítico. Como resultado, elementos de campos semánticos, intertextualidad y modalidad en el discurso fueron apuntados como parámetros que podrían contribuir para la evaluación de las acciones de cooperación y deterrencia/disuasión a ser adoptadas por EEUU y por China en el siglo XXI.

Published
2023

3. Critical Discourse Analysis and Lexical Semantics

Abstract

There have been new facets of multilateralism, which have motivated the realignment of traditional power relations established globally, especially regarding the United States and China. This new strategic environment can be observed in changes made to the Brazilian National Defense White Paper (LBDN) of 2020, as well as in the dialectic between white papers of the United States (2017), and China (2019). To investigate these realignments and their possible impacts on the Brazilian defense sector, the analysis was carried out in two phases: (1) analysis of the general characteristics of the Defense White Papers by the USA and China; and (2) comparison of discourses conveyed in chapters on international cooperation in each Defense White Paper. Speech patterns were analyzed according to rationales of Lexical Semantics and Critical Discourse Analysis. As a result, elements of semantic fields, intertextuality and modality in discourse were pointed out as parameters that could contribute to the evaluation of cooperation and deterrence/dissuasion actions to be adopted by the USA and China in the 21st century., Nuevas facetas de multilateralismo han surgido y han motivado el realineamiento de las tradicionales relaciones de poder establecidas globalmente, principalmente entre Estados Unidos y China. Este nuevo entorno estratégico se puede observar en los cambios realizados en el Libro Blanco de Defensa Nacional de Brasil (LBDN) de 2020, así como en la dialéctica entre los Libros Blancos de Estados Unidos (2017) y de China (2019). Para investigar estes realineamientos y sus posibles impactos en el sector de defensa brasileño, el análisis se realizó en dos fases: (1) análisis de las características generales de los Libros Blancos de Defensa de Estados Unidos y de China; y (2) comparación de los discursos presentados en capítulos sobre cooperación internacional en cada Libro Blanco de Defensa. Los patrones de discurso fueron analizados conforme los marcos teórico-metodológicos de la Semántica Lexical y del Análisis de Discurso Crítico. Como resultado, elementos de campos semánticos, intertextualidad y modalidad en el discurso fueron apuntados como parámetros que podrían contribuir para la evaluación de las acciones de cooperación y deterrencia/disuasión a ser adoptadas por EEUU y por China en el siglo XXI., Novas facetas de multilateralismo emergiram e motivaram o realinhamento de tradicionais relações de poder estabelecidas globalmente, principalmente entre os Estados Unidos e a China. Esse novo ambiente estratégico pode ser observado nas mudanças feitas no Livro Branco de Defesa Nacional do Brasil (LBDN) de 2020, como também na dialética entre os Livros Brancos dos Estados Unidos (2017) e da China (2019). Para investigar esses realinhamentos e seus possíveis impactos no setor de defesa brasileiro, a análise foi realizada em duas fases: (1) análise das características gerais dos Livros Brancos de Defesa dos EUA e da China; e (2) comparação dos discursos apresentados em capítulos sobre cooperação internacional em cada Livro Branco de Defesa. Os padrões de discurso foram analisados conforme os arcabouços teórico-metodológicos da Semântica Lexical e da Análise de Discurso Crítica. Como resultado, elementos de campos semânticos, intertextualidade e modalidade no discurso foram apontados como parâmetros que poderiam contribuir para a avaliação das ações de cooperação e deterrência/dissuasão a serem adotadas pelos EUA e pela China no século XXI.

Published
2023

4. Quality of Work Life According to Walton’s Model: Case Study of the Higher Institute of Defense Studies of Mozambique

Author

Sérgio Abílio Sabonete, Helga Santa Comba Lopes, David Pascoal Rosado, and João Carlos Gonçalves dos Reis

Subjects
quality of work life, Walton model, satisfaction level, defense studies, Social Sciences
Abstract

The quality of life at work has been one of the most important aspects to be considered by a given organization to achieve pre-defined objectives. Thus, this research aims to analyze the level of satisfaction with the quality of work life (QWL) of the employees of the Higher Institute of Defense Studies “Lieutenant-General Armando Emílio Guebuza” (ISEDEF) according to Walton’s model. A conceptual framework was built through a bibliographic and literature review. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire applied to 97 military and civilian personnel in August 2019. The results show that the general level of satisfaction with QWL is moderate, requiring an improvement in living conditions so that military education and training continues, as well as the development of models that enable the realization of benefits according to the social and economic level in the country.

Published
2021
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5. NORMATIVE, CONCEPT-RELATED AND FUNCTIONAL BASIS FOR THE TERRITORIAL DEFENSE FORCES CREATION

Author

Michał Huzarski

Subjects
defense studies, territorial defense, defense system, structure, military potential, purpose., Military Science
Abstract

The article presents the conditions necessary for setting up of Territorial Defense Forces. The problem’s description relates to experiences in this field, indicates a normative approach as well as analytical and project stipulating studies dealing with this type of forces, pointing-out its meaning within State Defense System. Additionally relations between the TDF problematic and the research subject have been shown, especially with regard to defense studies such as the art of war, within which the functioning of these forces is incorporated. The final part of the article presents the elements of organizational and functional concepts of TDF potential creation. Synthetic generalization as well as prognostic assessment have been comprised in the summary that also accented on related technical projects (equipment, armament).

Published
2017
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6. Obramboslovna veja slovenske politologije

Author

Anton Bebler

Subjects
udc:32:355/359(497.4)"1975/2021", Politične vede, Slovenia, Political Sciences, General Social Sciences, Slovenija, Defense Studies, Obramboslovje
Abstract

Prvine obramboslovne politologije so obstajale v slovenskem družboslovju še pred drugo svetovno vojno in so se po njej razvijale predvsem v delih zgodovinarjev. Leta 1975 je z ustanovitvijo obramboslovne katedre na predhodnici današnje FDV prišlo do institucionalizacije obramboslovja kot akademske discipline. Obramboslovna veja politologije se je odtlej razvijala ob prepletanju z drugimi družboslovnimi disciplinami, pod vplivom bolj razvitega zahodnega obramboslovja in politologije ter sodelovanja v mednarodnih strokovnih združenjih in do leta 1991 v jugoslovanskem okviru. Tesno je bila in ostaja povezana s pedagoško in znanstvenoraziskovalno dejavnostjo Obramboslovnega raziskovalnega centra na FDV in je tvorno prispevala k razvoju slovenske politologije in demokratične politične kulture v Sloveniji In Slovenian social sciences elements of defence studies within political science have already existed before the Second World War, and after the war were mainly developed in the works of historians. In 1975, the establishment of the Chair of Defence Studies at the predecessor of today’s Faculty of Social Sciences brought about the institutionalisation of defence studies as an academic discipline. Ever since, defence studies as a discipline within political science have developed in the intertwinement with other social scientific disciplines, under the influence of a more developed Western military and political sciences, and in co-operation with international and professional associations. Until 1991, they were developed within the Yugoslav framewrok. Defence studies have been and remain closely related to educational and research activities of the Defence Research Center at the Faculty of Social Sciences in Ljubljana. They have actively contributed to the development of Slovenian political science and democratic political culture in Slovenia

Published
2022

7. Quality of Work Life According to Walton’s Model: Case Study of the Higher Institute of Defense Studies of Mozambique

Author

David Pascoal Rosado, Sérgio Abílio Sabonete, Helga Santa Comba Lopes, and João Reis

Subjects
Data collection, business.industry, quality of work life, General Social Sciences, Social Sciences, defense studies, satisfaction level, Quality of work life, Public relations, Work (electrical), Conceptual framework, Satisfaction level, General level, Walton model, Psychology, business
Abstract

The quality of life at work has been one of the most important aspects to be considered by a given organization to achieve pre-defined objectives. Thus, this research aims to analyze the level of satisfaction with the quality of work life (QWL) of the employees of the Higher Institute of Defense Studies “Lieutenant-General Armando Emílio Guebuza” (ISEDEF) according to Walton’s model. A conceptual framework was built through a bibliographic and literature review. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire applied to 97 military and civilian personnel in August 2019. The results show that the general level of satisfaction with QWL is moderate, requiring an improvement in living conditions so that military education and training continues, as well as the development of models that enable the realization of benefits according to the social and economic level in the country.

Published
2021

8. FROM THE TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT (1988) TO THE PEACE AGREEMENT IN 2002: THE PEACE PROCESS IN ANGOLA.

Author

de Oliveira Rodrigues, Anselmo and Glaser Migon, Eduardo Xavier Ferreira

Subjects
NATURAL gas, NATURAL resources, SLAVE labor, INDUSTRIAL revolution
Abstract

This is a bibliographical and documentary research that supports the reflection on the long peace process in Angola. From the historical reflection and the systematized analysis of sources, it is sought to understand the role of the international actors in the process under examination. Although in an incipient way, it was tried to study the subject in the light of the paradigm of complexity, assuming, at least, the plurality of actors and perspectives. The peace missions proposed by the United Nations for the region were further elaborated, which were synthesized in their own items, which is believed to bring additional contribution, especially as an introduction to the study of the subject. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019

9. Inovação e tomada de decisão em Defesa: considerações introdutórias ao planejamento baseado em capacidades.

Author

de Andrade da Silva, Luiz Maurício, Ferreira Glaser Migon, Eduardo Xavier, Nunes, Rubens, and Sahm Paggiaro, Fábio

Abstract

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Published
2019
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10. Inovação e Tomada de Decisão em Defesa: considerações introdutórias ao planejamento baseado em capacidades

Author

Fábio Sahm Paggiaro, Rubens Nunes, Luiz Mauricio de Andrade da Silva, and Eduardo Xavier Ferreira Glaser Migon

Subjects
ciências militares, Relative scarcity, National interest, innovación, toma de decisiones (proceso), Context (language use), defense studies, capability-based planning, Political science (General), ciencias militares, Economics, Innovation, decision-making (process), estudos de defesa, Transaction cost, Welfare economics, Novelty, tomada de decisão (processo), General Medicine, Inovação, language.human_language, JZ2-6530, military science, estudios de defensa, planejamento baseado em capacidades, planificación basada en capacidades, language, Portuguese, International relations, JA1-92
Abstract

Resumo: O trabalho apresenta contribuição teórica para investigações inerentes à temática da estratégia baseada em capacidades, um ramo de investigações das áreas de Administração e Economia. Seu ineditismo se assenta na relativa escassez de trabalhos com este perfil voltados para a área de Defesa, ao menos no que concerne à língua portuguesa e à matriz conceitual utilizada. A abordagem aqui apresentada procurou precisar o exato contexto teórico em que a estratégia baseada em capacidades se localiza, qual seja, a microeconomia e a economia dos custos de transação. Apresenta ainda um quadro referencial das necessidades estratégico-operacionais da área de Defesa no Brasil, basilares para que, conjugadas com as nuances da microeconomia, ajudem a assentar em bases sólidas os caminhos teóricos e os complexos contratos a serem celebrados entre os diferentes agentes que serão demandados nestes esforços de interesse nacional. Abstract: This paper offers a theoretical contribution to the research related to the capability-based strategy, a branch of research within the Administration and Economy areas. Its originality is based on the relative scarcity of work on this topic that focuses on the Defense area, at least work produced in Portuguese with the conceptual matrix used here. This paper focuses on clarifying the exact theoretical context of the capability-based strategy such as microeconomics and economy of transaction costs. It also represents a benchmark for the strategic-operational needs of the Defense area in Brazil; they -together with the nuances of microeconomics- are key to set on solid grounds the theoretical paths and complex contracts that will be entered into by and between the different agents needed in these efforts of national interest. Resumen: Este trabajo ofrece una contribución teórica para las investigaciones inherentes al tema de la estrategia basada en las capacidades, una rama de investigación dentro de las áreas de Administración y Economia. Su originalidad se basa en la relativa escasez de trabajos de este género enfocados en el área de Defensa, al menos con respecto al idioma português y a la matriz conceptual utilizada. Este trabajo se enfocó en precisar el contexto teórico exacto en el que se ubica la estrategia basada en capacidades, como la microeconomia y la economia de los costos de transacción. Además, representa un marco referencial para las necesidades estratégico-operacionales del área de Defensa en Brasil, que son claves para que -junto con los matices de la microeconomia- ayuden a asentar sobre unas bases sólidas los caminos teóricos y los complejos contratos que serán celebrados entre los diferentes agentes que serán necesarios en estos esfuerzos de interés nacional.

Published
2020

11. Quality of Work Life According to Walton's Model: Case Study of the Higher Institute of Defense Studies of Mozambique.

Author

Sabonete, Sérgio Abílio, Lopes, Helga Santa Comba, Rosado, David Pascoal, and Reis, João Carlos Gonçalves dos

Subjects
*QUALITY of life, *ACQUISITION of data, *MILITARY personnel, *CIVILIANS in war, *QUALITY of work life
Abstract

The quality of life at work has been one of the most important aspects to be considered by a given organization to achieve pre-defined objectives. Thus, this research aims to analyze the level of satisfaction with the quality of work life (QWL) of the employees of the Higher Institute of Defense Studies "Lieutenant-General Armando Emílio Guebuza" (ISEDEF) according to Walton's model. A conceptual framework was built through a bibliographic and literature review. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire applied to 97 military and civilian personnel in August 2019. The results show that the general level of satisfaction with QWL is moderate, requiring an improvement in living conditions so that military education and training continues, as well as the development of models that enable the realization of benefits according to the social and economic level in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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12. Efficient, nearly orthogonal-and-balanced, mixed designs: an effective way to conduct trade-off analyses via simulation

Author

Karl Heinz Kienitz, Susan M. Sanchez, Mischel Carmen Neyra Belderrain, Hélcio Vieira, and Operations Research

Subjects
Computer science, 0211 other engineering and technologies, defense studies, 02 engineering and technology, Factor (programming language), 0502 economics and business, Discrete event simulation, integer programming, Categorical variable, Integer programming, Simulation, Selection (genetic algorithm), computer.programming_language, 050210 logistics & transportation, 021103 operations research, Design of experiments, 05 social sciences, Simulation modeling, simulation, Industrial engineering, design of experiments, Ranking, statistics, Modeling and Simulation, computer, Software
Abstract

The article of record as published may be located at http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/jos.2013.14 SEED Center Paper Designed experiments are powerful methodologies for gaining insights into the behaviour of complex simulation models. In recent years, many new designs have been created to address the large number of factors and complex response surfaces that often arise in simulation studies, but handling discrete-valued or qualitative factors remains problematic. We propose a framework for generating a design, of speci!ed size, that is nearly orthogonal and nearly balanced for any mix of factor types (categorical, numerical discrete, and numerical continuous) and mix of factor levels. These new designs allow decision makers structured methods for trade-off analyses in situations that are not necessarily amenable to other methods for choosing alternatives, such as simulation optimization or ranking and selection approaches. These new designs also compare well to existing approaches for constructing custom designs for smaller experiments, and may also be of interest for exploring computer models in domains where fewer factors are involved.

Published
2013

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