https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/5154 2026-06-23T05:31:28Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48750 Title: Impactos da remuneração executiva sobre o desempenho ESG e a gestão de resíduos: evidências em países emergentes e implicações para a regionalidade brasileira Abstract: Background: In recent decades, in light of contemporary sustainability-related challenges, social, regulatory, and institutional pressures on companies to integrate ESG practices into their corporate strategies have intensified. These practices, which encompass environmental, social, and governance initiatives, also extend to corporate waste management, a particularly relevant issue given the environmental impacts associated with waste generation, disposal, and recycling. Although several organizational mechanisms that promote ESG practices have already been examined in the literature, the role of executive compensation as an incentive mechanism, particularly in the context of waste management, still lacks robust empirical evidence. Objective: To investigate the effects of executive compensation on ESG performance and waste management in publicly traded non-financial companies located in 11 emerging G20 economies during the 2016–2024 period, as well as to identify possible implications of the main empirical findings for Brazilian regionality. Method: To achieve the objectives of the study, three research stages were structured. The first consisted of a systematic literature review based on the ProKnow-C methodology. In the second stage, a multilevel model was employed to estimate the associations between executive compensation proxies and the dependent variables, ESG performance and total waste generation, as well as to identify the relative importance of the effects at each level by decomposing the variability across countries, across firms, and within firms over time. In the third stage, to verify the consistency of the main findings and identify additional empirical evidence, robustness analyses and additional tests in different contexts were conducted. Results: Overall, the results of the study indicate that executive compensation proxies are associated with better ESG performance. In contrast, consistent evidence was found indicating that these proxies do not robustly contribute to reducing waste generation or increasing the recycling and reuse of corporate waste, suggesting that other Corporate Governance (CG) mechanisms may be more effective in waste management. Adherence to the research area of the PPGAdm (Regionality and Management): This study is situated within the field of corporate finance, with a focus on executive compensation, and addresses regionality both in the context of emerging countries and in the possible implications of the empirical findings for Brazilian regionality. Impact and innovative character in intellectual production: In theoretical terms, the topic addressed expands the debate on CG mechanisms by examining the effects of different executive compensation proxies on ESG performance and corporate waste management. In particular, the total compensation of senior executives represents a variable that remains underexplored in the academic literature in the context of reducing total waste generation. Waste management is a current and relevant issue for sustainability; however, it is still relatively neglected by both companies and the academic literature. The study also differs by analyzing this context using a sample of companies located in emerging G20 countries. From a methodological perspective, the research contributes by employing econometric strategies that are less commonly adopted in studies on these topics, such as the multilevel model. It also brings to discussion possible limitations arising from the adoption of only one methodological perspective of analysis. Furthermore, its innovative character also lies in identifying possible implications of the empirical findings for Brazilian regionality, thereby contributing to discussions on regional development. Economic, social, and regional impact: This study provides new insights into the role and shared responsibility of firms regarding ESG performance and waste management. It may contribute to aligning corporate strategic objectives with corporate waste management practices and encourage companies to rethink alternatives that promote such management. It also provides support for the redesign of executive compensation contracts and highlights the importance of joint action among firms, the public sector, and the third sector in favor of sustainability. Furthermore, it contributes to the academic literature by discussing the effectiveness, limitations, and rationale of executive incentive policies, as well as providing additional information for investors who value waste management-related practices in portfolio composition. Finally, it contributes to discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12. Regional implications: Executive compensation may strengthen ESG practices; however, in isolation, it is not sufficient to promote corporate waste management, which also depends on other institutional factors, regulatory aspects, and organizational maturity. Thus, for organizations operating in the mesoregions of Triângulo Mineiro/Alto Paranaíba, Southern Goiás, and Eastern Mato Grosso do Sul, the improvement of internal corporate governance, the strategic alignment of ESG and waste management, joint action with regional public governance, the adoption of complementary policies—such as incentives for the circular economy, the strengthening of extended producer responsibility, and better environmental monitoring—as well as partnerships between the private sector and the third sector, may foster outcomes that contribute to sustainable regional development. Furthermore, integrating waste management into corporate strategy and executive compensation, in addition to representing a competitive advantage for companies and signaling commitment to sustainability to stakeholders, may generate social, environmental, and economic benefits for the communities in which they operate. Sustainable Development Goals addressed in the research: Although nearly half of the 17 SDGs are directly or indirectly associated with waste management, the main focus of this study is SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), particularly targets 12.5 and 12.6, namely: “By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse” and “Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycles”, respectively (United Nations Brazil, n.d.). Additionally, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) are briefly incorporated into the discussions. 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48688 Title: Caminhos para a inclusão da pessoa idosa na graduação pública: uma análise do concurso seletivo para o ingresso na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Abstract: The main objective of this study was to analyze the 60+ Selection Process promoted by the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) in 2024, aimed at enabling older adults intended for the admission of older adults into the institution's undergraduate courses. The literature review indicated that initiatives for the inclusion of older adults in organizations are still not widely established. With regard to education, it is observed that Youth and Adult Education programs and extension activities promoted by open universities for older adults provide benefits in several respects. However, the absence of public educational policies directed at this population, particularly concerning access to and retention in higher education, remains a challenge to be overcome. In this context, the public university may represent a means of changing this paradigm. In line with this objective, a documentary study with a qualitative and descriptive approach was conducted. The analysis of the selected documents, using the open coding method, revealed that the first 60+ Selection Process promoted by the UFU was implemented after the approval of an internal resolution by the Undergraduate Council, which established the of two positions for older adults within the scope of unfilled vacancies in undergraduate programs. The content of the analyzed documents indicates that among the main justifications presented for the institutionalization of a selection process aimed at the 60+ population are: the difficulty older adults face in accessing higher education and the university’s mission regarding this segment. The analysis also revealed that by conducting a selection process specifically aimed at older adults for undergraduate programs, the UFU positioned itself among the pioneering universities in implementing this initiative. However, the low number of filled positions relative to the total offered indicates the need to develop institutional actions that take into account the specificities of older students, particularly for the construction of a more inclusive university culture. Based on the research findings, opportunities for improvement related to the studied process were identified. From these, a technical guideline was developed outlining complementary actions aligned with expanding access and increasing participation in future 60+ selection processes offered by the institution. 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48630 Title: Entre o incentivo e a incerteza: como a desinformação impacta a aceitação da Lei Rouanet Abstract: This dissertation analyzes how disinformation about the Rouanet Law (Law No. 8,313/1991), the main tax incentive mechanism for culture in Brazil, influences public perceptions of this cultural policy based on users’ comments on Instagram posts. From a methodological perspective, a qualitative approach was adopted, using content analysis guided by Bardin’s (2011) framework and applied to a corpus of 744 comments extracted from 50 public posts on the platform. The comments were coded across five analytical dimensions: type of (dis)information, underlying views of culture, position toward the law, symbolic effects on public opinion, and engagement characteristics. The results show that disinformation predominates over accurate information and is disproportionately associated with views of culture as a superfluous expense and as ideological indoctrination, producing hostility toward culture and the delegitimization of the State. In contrast, accurate information is concentrated in conceptions of culture as a right and as an economic driver, generating effects of policy support. The analysis of engagement dynamics further reveals that approximately 80% of disinformation comments circulate with markers of emotionalization, polarization, or spectacularization, whereas 73.8% of comments containing accurate information show no such markers. This asymmetry can be understood in light of the algorithmic amplification of emotional content and the platform business model based on the monetization of attention. The study contributes to the understanding of sociotechnical mechanisms that undermine the social acceptance of cultural funding instruments in the contemporary digital environment. As a Technical-Technological Product, a Practical Guide for Cultural Managers to Respond to Disinformation was developed. 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/48623 Title: Associação entre características estruturais, assistência e ensino, na satisfação dos usuários da HUBRASIL - Hospitais Universitários do Brasil Abstract: Introduction: User satisfaction is an essential component in evaluating the quality of healthcare services, especially in university hospitals that integrate care, teaching, and research. Objective: To assess the extent to which structural, care-related, and academic variables are associated with user satisfaction in the university hospitals of the EBSERH Network. Materials and Methods: Data from 38 hospitals for the year 2023 were analyzed, including structural, care-related, and academic information (total expenditure, number of beds, built area, number of employees, residents, students, residency programs, outpatient visits, diagnostic exams, surgeries, and hospitalizations). Satisfaction scores were obtained from institutional surveys conducted by hospital ombudsman offices and consolidated in a Business Intelligence platform. Generalized Additive Models (GAM) were applied and selected using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC). Results: The number of surgeries was the main predictor of overall satisfaction, showing a non-linear relationship. Structural and academic dimensions did not explain the variation in satisfaction, resulting in null models. Higher numbers of hospitalizations and employees were associated with lower satisfaction levels, while care-related variables—particularly surgical volume—showed greater predictive capacity. Conclusion: User satisfaction is more closely associated with the organization and effectiveness of care processes than with the structural size or academic activity of hospitals. The findings reinforce the importance of workflow management, care efficiency, and clinical governance in the user experience. As a technical-technological product, the findings of this study will be consolidated into a Conclusive Technical Report to be submitted to EBSERH, structured in a replicable format and intended for use by hospital managers, health planning and budgeting sectors, and internal and external control bodies, with potential for direct impact on public hospital management and evidence-based decision-making within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z