bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EL ÍNDICE CINTURA-TALLA ES UN EFICAZ INDICADOR ANTROPOMÉTRICO DE LA HIPERTENSIÓN EN ESCOLARES
Authors: Martínez Álvarez Jesús Román , Villarino Marín Antonio , García Alcón Rosa M.a , López Ejeda Noemí , Marrodán Serrano M.a Dolores
Published: June 2016

Como se ha mostrado en una reciente revisión, los estudios nacionales sobre sobrepeso y obesidad infantil en España, aunque arrojan cifras dispares, muestran que la sobrecarga ponderal ha sufrido un incremento secular y que afecta aproximadamente a la cuarta parte de los niños y niñas en edad escolar. Tal situación puede conducir al desarrollo de alteraciones relacionadas con el síndrome metabólico y desencadenar hipertensión en edad temprana.
EXPLORANDO EL USO DE SUPLEMENTOS NUTRICIONALES POR DEPORTISTAS PERUANOS: UN ESTUDIO PILOTO EN LIMA, PERÚ, 2015
Authors: Ognio Giovanni , Segura Eddy R.
Published: June 2016

Hemos leído con gran interés la revisión sistemática titulada “Uso, efectos y conocimientos de los suplementos nutricionales para el deporte en universitarios” recientemente publicada en la revista.
CONSIDERACIONES PREVIAS A UN METAANÁLISIS
Authors: Cristi-Montero Carlos , Solís-Urra Patricio , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Fernando
Published: June 2016

Recientemente ha sido publicada en su revista una interesante revisión sistemática con metaanálisis (MA) que aborda los beneficios del ejercicio intervalado de alta intensidad como terapia para disminuir los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en personas con síndrome metabólico.
LeRoy el invisible
Authors: Giner Manel , Culebras Jesús M. , Meguid Michael M.
Published: June 2016

En agosto de 1976, un joven llamado LeRoy cayó desde una cornisa fracturándose el fémur. Se sospechó una hemorragia interna importante. Durante una laparotomía se comprobó que todos los órganos internos estaban intactos y los cirujanos ortopédicos arreglaron la fractura. Treintadías después, LeRoy murió. Había comido poco; diariamente, tan solo había recibido tres litros de la glucosa, el equivalente a 510 calorías, por vía intravenosa. La glucosa fue insuficiente para satisfacer sus necesidades nutricionales, perdiendo más del 20% de su peso corporaldurante su estancia en el hospital. La causa de la muerte se debió a “desnutrición médicamente inducida”. Mientras tanto, un artículo científico documentó que la prevalencia de desnutrición en los hospitales de Boston era del 44% y que la desnutrición en sí era un predictor de altas tasas de complicaciones y muerte.Como resultado, los médicos sensibilizados formaron una sociedad que creó programas de formación y alentó la formación de equipos de nutrición en los hospitales. La industria comercializó fórmulas de nutrición y catéteres. Las complicaciones en enfermos hospitalizados cayeron en picado, mientras que las tasas de supervivencia aumentaron. California aprobó una legislación para regular el soporte nutricional. Aunque la industria de la atención sanitaria reconoce la importancia de la nutrición en los cuidados al paciente, el Congreso no proporcionó apoyo fiscal para los equipos de nutrición. Como resultado, los hospitales disolvieron sus equipos de nutrición de reciente creación. La educación y las habilidades en nutrición disminuyeron, y las complicaciones hospitalarias y las tasas de mortalidad aumentaron de nuevo.
El músculo, elemento clave para la supervivencia en el enfermo neoplásico
Authors: MIján de la Torre Alberto
Published: June 2016

El síndrome de caquexia cancerosa es responsable de la muerte de un número significativo de pacientes con cáncer. Se caracteriza por la presencia de una ingesta reducida, con inflamación sistémica y un metabolismo alterado. Los enfermos presentan característicamente una progresiva pérdida de peso y de masa muscular, junto a deterioro funcional. La pérdida muscular se debe a la combinación de reducción de la síntesis proteica con aumento de su degradación. Ello conduce tanto a un acortamiento como a una reducción en el área de la fibra muscular. Asimismo, existen datos que apoyan que selectivamente algunos de los tipos de fibra muscular se ven más afectados. Es necesario definir bien los valores de corte de sarcopenia para diagnosticar la pérdida muscular y existen diferentes métodos. El sistema de la ubiquitina-proteasoma parece desempeñar un papel predominante en la degradación de la proteína miofibrilar. La tendencia a perder masa muscular en los pacientes con caquexia cancerosa parece estar asociada a la activación de señales catabólicas por citoquinas proinflamatorias, así como por productos tumorales del tipo factor inductor de proteólisis. En referencia a los factores pronósticos, el riesgo de muerte está bien documentado en pacientes con sarcopenia y, especialmente, en aquellos con obesidad asociada a la sarcopenia. Asimismo, se ha establecido una relación directa entre la pérdida intensa de masa muscular y la supervivencia en pacientes con diferentes tipos de tumores del tipo de cáncer de páncreas, pulmón, tracto biliar o cáncer colorrectal. Respecto de la terapia en el síndrome de caquexia cancerosa, es factible que requiera tratamiento con varios grupos combinados que incluyan, junto al soporte nutricional, fármacos orexígenos, con efecto anabólico y antinflamatorio, asociados a intervenciones que estimulen el ejercicio físico.
Aspectos dietoterapéuticos en situaciones especiales del paciente oncológico. Prebióticos y probióticos, ¿tienen cabida en la terapia nutricional del paciente oncológico?
Authors: Sendrós Madroño José Mª
Published: June 2016

La atención nutricional en el paciente oncohematológico debe formar parte del tratamiento global del paciente. Las alteraciones debidas a la localización de la neoplasia y los efectos secundarios del tratamiento oncoespecífico muchas veces dificultan o impiden la alimentación oral. Esto puede dar lugar a una desnutrición y es de gran importancia su detección, valoración e intervención temprana. El primer paso en la intervención nutricional es el consejo dietético. Este artículo muestra qué aspectos deben tenerse en cuenta para poder elaborar un consejo dietético y la importancia de que este sea individualizado. Se describen como ejemplo cuatro situaciones especiales, donde es necesario trasladar las recomendaciones nutricionales a un plan dietético. También se incide en el uso de los probióticos en pacientes inmunocomprometidos.
Abordaje nutricional del enfermo oncohematológico. Best-practice en España
Authors: Ballesteros-Pomar María , Villar-Taibo Rocío , Calleja-Fernández Alicia , Pintor-de-la-Maza Begoña , Álvarez-del-Campo Cecilia , Vidal-Casariego Alfonso , Cano-Rodríguez Isidoro
Published: June 2016

Los datos del estudio PREDYCES® nos revelaron que en España la desnutrición relacionada con la enfermedad (DRE) afecta a uno de cada cuatro pacientes hospitalizados. Esta cifra aumenta hasta el 36,8% en los pacientes hematológicos. Se calcula que un 20% de los pacientes oncológicos muere por complicaciones relacionadas con la DRE. Nuestro grupo se planteó en 2011 comenzar la implantación de un cribado nutricional en los servicios con mayor riesgo de DRE. La presente revisión trata de describir todo el proceso que hemos seguido para mejorar la situación nutricional en los pacientes ingresados en el Servicio de Hematología del Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE), mayoritariamente con diagnóstico de neoplasias hematológicas. En un primer estudio piloto, detectamos una alta prevalencia de desnutrición, que tendió a aumentar durante la hospitalización. Además, solo el 8,3% los enfermos valorados recibieron algún tipo de soporte nutricional y no se estaban cubriendo sus necesidades ni calóricas ni proteicas, lo que se asociaba a un peor pronóstico. Por este motivo, nos decidimos a implantar de manera sistemática un cribado y una intervención nutricional adecuada, que comenzó en 2011 y que ha recibido el reconocimiento como Buena Práctica del Sistema Nacional de Salud.
Comunicaciones Pósteres
Authors: Palacios Rosa
Published: June 2016

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Hipertensión en relación con estado nutricional, actividad física y etnicidad en niños chilenos entre 6 y 13 años de edad
Authors: Álvarez Cristian , Ramírez-Campillo Rodrigo , Vallejos-Rojas Andrea , Jaramillo-Gallardo Javiera , Salas Bravo Carlos , Cano-Montoya Johnattan , Celis-Morales Carlos
Published: June 2016

Introducción: obesidad e inactividad física son importantes factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de hipertensión en adultos. No obstante, hay poca evidencia sobre el efecto de estos factores de riesgo en el desarrollo de hipertensión en población infantil. Objetivo: investigar la asociación del estado nutricional, niveles de actividad física y etnicidad con niveles de hipertensión en escolares entre 6 y 13 años de edad. Métodos: un total de 418 escolares de ascendencia étnica europea (n = 311) y mapuche (n = 107) fueron participantes de este estudio transversal. Se midió el peso, talla, índice de masa corporal (IMC) y presión arterial, utilizando protocolos estandarizados. Resultados: no se encontraron diferencias significativas en IMC, estado nutricional y presión arterial entre niños con ascendencia europea y mapuche. No obstante, la prevalencia de prehipertensión (21,3% vs. 11,1%) e hipertensión (28,9% vs. 18,6%) fue significativamente mayor en escolares mapuches en comparación con europeos, respectivamente. Escolares con ascendencia mapuche tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar prehipertensión o hipertensión que escolares con ascendencia europea (OR: 1,92 [1,19 a 3,06], p < 0,01). La prevalencia de hipertensión aumenta significativamente en ambos grupos étnicos con el incremento de IMC y bajos niveles de actividad física. Conclusiones: el riesgo de desarrollar prehipertensión o hipertensión es mayor en población infantil ascendiente de mapuches que ascendiente de europeos y este riesgo se ve acentuado con el incremento de obesidad y bajos niveles de actividad física.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Culpa por Obesidad o Sobrepeso para Niños y Adolescentes (ECOSNA)
Authors: Blázquez Ferrán Padrós , Navarro Contreras Gabriela , Garcidueñas Gallegos Diana , Fulgencio Juárez Mónica
Published: June 2016

Introducción: la obesidad es una enfermedad asociada a diferentes trastornos físicos y emocionales que inciden en la calidad de vida y que representan un problema de elevada prevalencia en el mundo. La etiología es múltiple y compleja; se ha señalado la culpa como consecuencia del sobrepeso y, al mismo tiempo, como factor asociado al aumento de peso. En México no existen instrumentos para evaluar la culpa por obesidad y sobrepeso en niños y adolescentes. Objetivos: analizar la fiabilidad y validez de la Escala de Culpa por Obesidad o Sobrepeso para Niños y Adolescentes (ECOSNA) en población de Morelia (México). Material y métodos: se elaboró una versión preliminar basada en la bibliografía que se sometió a la revisión de jueces expertos. La escala obtenida de 6 ítems se aplicó a una muestra de 1.418 estudiantes de educación básica de 7 a 15 años. Se realizó un análisis factorial confir- matorio y se estudió la relación de la escala con otras variables como autoestima, sintomatología depresiva y ansiedad. Resultados: la escala resultó unifactorial, se obtuvo un índice alfa de Cronbach de 0,853. La escala ECOSNA mostró una correlación moderada e inversa con la escala de autoestima, y directa y baja con la sintomatología depresiva y la ansiedad clínica. Conclusión: los datos empíricos indican que la escala presenta una validez y confiabilidad satisfactorias.
Association between GSTT1 and GSTM1 Null Polymorphisms with Pre-Malignant Oral Lesions in North Indian Population
Authors: Diwaker Alka , Tewari Dr. Akhilesh
Published: June 2016

The objective of this investigation is to identify the relationship of GSTT1 and GSTM1 gene polymorphisms with risk of cancer in distinct population in North India with histopathological confirmed oral pre-malignant lesions. A range of parameters such as gender, age, tobacco habit, alcohol consumption and stages of pre-malignant were taken into consideration. Blood samples of 34 histopathological confirmed oral pre-malignant cases, were collected and analyzed for GSTT1 and GSTM1 polymorphisms by PCR method. Thus, the polymorphism of GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene involved may results in the differences in enzymatic activity possibly favoring mechanisms that increase the susceptibility to cancer. Hence, out of 100% pre- malignant population, 72.73% is more susceptible to cancer in case of GSTM1. While in the GSTT1 out of 100% pre- malignant population, 54.55% population is more susceptible to cancer. This study conclude that since the polymorphic genotypes were more in tests samples than the null genotypes, it may be associated with an increased risk of cancer from pre- malignant lesions of oral cancer.
Construction of Metacognitive Thinking Scale (MTS)
Authors: Goel Yukti , Sandhu Kamaljeet
Published: June 2016

The present paper deals with the construction of a Metacognitive Thinking Scale (MTS) in order to measure the higher order of cognitive patterns among adolescents. All the dimensions of metacognitive thinking, selection of the items and the whole processing of the scale till its final form are discussed in detail. The scale is checked for its internal consistency and on the basis of this it was found that the content validity and face validity of the scale is high. Split-half reliability was calculated to be 0.87.
From Industrial Arts to Technology Education: The Search for
Direction

Authors: Herschbach Dennis R.
Published: June 2016

Editor's Note: This is the second of three articles that examines the historical
relationship between industrial arts and technology education. The first appeared in
this journal's Winter/Spring 1996 issue. It examined the curricular underpinnings of
industrial arts in the 1930s and the historical and conceptual relationship to
technology education. This article focuses on the subsequent development of industrial
arts from the 1940s through the end of the 1970s. This was a period when the profession
attempted to refocus industrial arts in response to major national curriculum changes. A
third article that examines the transition to technology education in the 1980s and the
challenge that the field faces in defining technology education in terms that relate to
the present educational climate is scheduled for a sub-sequent issue of this
journal.
Technology Education in Korea: Curriculum and Challenges

Authors: Yi Sangbong
Published: June 2016

The author wishes to thank Dr. Karen F. Zuga for her comments on an earlier draft
of the manuscript.
An International Overview of Curricular Approaches and Models in
Technology Education

Authors: Black Paul
Published: June 2016

Technology is a peculiar subject in that its status and its nature have been
subject to radical changes in recent years. The subject is seen to serve several aims,
which are given different relative priorities in different countries, and there are many
traditions that are associated with competing pressures in the redefinitions of the
subject. These changes and varieties are further complicated by the different curriculum
models within which a reformed subject is meant to fit and play a specific role. It is
suggested that the tensions between instrumentalist and humanist models for the subject
may be dissolving, but that there are deeper problems about the nature of the learning
involved in the fields of practical application. However, the most intractable problem
is to implement very new pedagogy when the teaching force may be illprepared and where
the classroom experience needed to temper and transform novel plans is lacking.
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A Primer on Mentoring

Authors: De Miranda Michael A. , Lipton Ethan B.
Published: June 2016

This article is designed for educators and industry leaders who are involved or
interested in the development of faculty in higher education to meet the needs of
students, institutions, and industry. Informal and formal mentoring strategies that aid
in identification and support of qualified and qualifiable faculty are discussed. Also,
strategies to facilitate an atmosphere for mentoring are presented along with an example
of a successful mentoring program. We also discuss the term diversity as one of the
desirable goals that mentoring may help to achieve, while emphasizing it in a context of
the realities of our changing society of which those of us who prepare professionals
must be aware.
Reflections of Technology in the Past, Present, and
Future

Authors: DeVore Paul W.
Published: June 2016

This article speaks to all members of the many professions of technology. It
speaks also to all lay persons who have interest and concern for the world we live in
and the world that is to be. It was immediately clear upon attending its presentation
that it needed to appear in the very next issue of this journal in service to our
readers. So, with agreement of his hosts at Kent State University, who had proprietary
rights, Dr. DeVore promptly forwarded the text and thus we faced the challenge of
translating a statement prepared for oral presentation for our readers. After reviewing
the piece and considerable wrestling, we are pleased to present it virtually in its
original form. We controlled the tendency to overedit so as not to diminish the impact
and importance of the statement. A few headings have been added, editor’s margin notes
provide some context, and a few arcane comments (inside jokes) known and understood only
by a privileged few in the audience have been removed. JS
The International Technology Education Association (ITEA): A Prominent
Voice for Technology Education

Authors: Starkweather Kendall N.
Published: June 2016

This article is one of a continuing series on professional organizations that
serve the technology professions. The first in this series on The National Association
of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (NAITTE) by S. D. Johnson, R. N. Evans,
and J. Stern appeared in the journal Volume XXII, Number 2, Summer/Fall 1996. This was
followed by a special section on the MVITEC in Volume XXIII, Number 1, Winter/Spring
1997, and Wright’s article on the CTTE in Volume XXIII, Number 2, Summer/Fall 1997.

Future issues will carry more such articles to provide members of the technology
professions a comprehensive portrait of professional organizations that exist throughout
the world. Some serve students, others industrial and business practitioners, and others
are devoted to teachers on various educational levels.
The progress and strength of
the professions in technology rely on the dynamics of viable professional organizations.
We believe it is in the readers’ interests to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy
the professional benefits of one or more of these organizations as appropriate to the
individual’s status and needs within a technology profession. JS
Technology Education in Prospect: Perceptions, Change, and the Survival of
the Profession

Authors: Karnes M. Ray
Published: June 2016

While this Special Section focuses on issues related to one of the professional
fields served by Epsilon Pi Tau, there is much of value to students and practitioners in
the other fields of technology, particularly as we realize our connectiveness. Whatever
goes well or poorly with anyone of our professional family undoubtedtly affects the
others in the clan. This Special Edition is based on a November 12, 1998, presentation
to the 85th Mississippi Valley Technology Education Conference (MVTTEC) in Rosemont,
Illinois. The details of the concept and its implementation are best told from extracts
of presenter Karnes’ introductory remarks at the conference. JS
The National Association of Industrial Technology: Origins and Leadership
for the Future

Authors: Strong Shawn , Kassapoglou Michail , Dugger John , Rudisill Alvin
Published: June 2016

This article is one of a continuing series on professional organizations that
serve the technology professions. The first in this series on the National Association
of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (NAITTE) by S. D. Johnson, R. N. Evans,
and J. Stern appeared in the journal’s Summer/Fall 1996 issue. This was followed by a
special section on the MVITEC in the Winter/Spring 1997 issue, Wright’s article on the
CTTE in the Summer/Fall 1997 issue, and Starkweather’s article on the ITEA in the
Summer/Fall 1998 issue. Future issues will carry more such articles to provide members
of the technology professions a comprehensive portrait of professional organizations
that exist throughout the world. Some serve students, others industrial and business
practitioners, and others are devoted to teachers on various educational levels. The
progress and strength of the professions in technology rely on the dynamics of viable
professional organizations. We believe it is in the readers’ interests to participate
in, contribute to, and enjoy the professional benefits of one or more of these
organizations as appropriate to the individual’s status and needs within a technology
profession. It should be of interest that in 1984 the NAIT constitution was amended to
recognize Epsilon Pi Tau as its official honorary organization and this relationship
continues. JS
Automation and Accountability in Decision Support System Interface
Design

Authors: Cummings Mary L.
Published: June 2016

When the human element is introduced into decision support system design, entirely
new layers of social and ethical issues emerge but are not always recognized as such.
This paper discusses those ethical and social impact issues specific to decision support
systems and highlights areas that interface designers should consider during design with
an emphasis on military applications. Because of the inherent complexity of
socio-technical systems, decision support systems are particularly vulnerable to certain
potential ethical pitfalls that encompass automation and accountability issues. If
computer systems diminish a user’s sense of moral agency and responsibility, an erosion
of accountability could result. In addition, these problems are exacerbated when an
interface is perceived as a legitimate authority. I argue that when developing human
computer interfaces for decision support systems that have the ability to harm people,
the possibility exists that a moral buffer, a form of psychological distancing, is
created which allows people to ethically distance themselves from their
actions.
I Would Have Had More Success If … : The Reflections
and Tribulations of a First-Time Online Instructor

Authors: Yu Chien , Brandenburg Teri
Published: June 2016

This paper is to explore “I-would-have-had-more-success-if…,” the reflections of a
beginning online teacher and her students in an undergraduate Web-based course. The data
used in the paper was gathered using the instructor’s journals, student feedback, and an
analysis of online discussions. The instructor maintained journals reflecting upon
students’ experiences as she developed and delivered the online course. The students’
feedback was gathered through student journals, e-mails sent to the instructor, and an
end-of-course evaluation survey. This paper can provide insights for online educators in
their efforts to be effective in developing strategies that can promote learning. The
instructor attempted to share her experience that could help online instructors
understand areas of improvement identified by students when taking online
technology-based courses.
Operating a Successful PowerTech Creativity Contest

Authors: Hong Jon-Chao , Lin Chan-Li , Lin Ya-Ling
Published: June 2016

To help cultivate future talent for creating technology, the PowerTech Youth
Creativity Contest was first held in 2000 by the Taiwan Creativity Development
Association (TCDA) and the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). It has since been
organized regularly on a yearly basis, with the number of contending teams growing from
78 in the first year to 414 in 2006 (3-4 members each team). The categories have been
extended from the elementary school level to include junior high school categories. The
activity design adopts the project-based learning approach and aims to develop important
technological creation abilities for students, particularly with respect to knowledge
application, psychomotor skills, and creative thinking in which the planning ability,
imagination, analytical skill, and implementation ability will be developed, and some
affective domains such as persistence, high regard for efficiency, quality improvement
ability, and teamwork spirit will be cultivated through project competition and
realization.
The purpose of this article is to describe the operation principles
behind the PowerTech contest from four different dimensions: (1) contest design and its
rationale, (2) contest promotion which includes the application of information
technology (IT), and the social resource identification and application. It is hoped
that the discussion of this article will be valuable as a referential basis to
organizers of similar activities.
Requirements, Benefits, and Concerns of Technology Education Cooperating
Teachers: An Exploratory Study among Nine Midwest Universities

Authors: Busby Joe R. , Mupinga Davison M.
Published: June 2016

Student teaching experience is important in the professional preparation of
teachers. Successful teaching practice hinges on the effectiveness of cooperating
teachers (CTs) who spend considerable time supervising and mentoring student teachers.
Unfortunately, the welfare of the cooperating teachers is often neglected, and this is
detrimental to student teaching practice. This study established the requirements of
becoming cooperating teachers, the rewards for cooperating teachers and challenges faced
by technology education cooperating teachers in five upper Midwestern states of the
United States associated with a program at one university. Data were collected from a
sample of convenience (eight technology education cooperating teachers for one
university), university websites, and interviews with university representatives. The
minimum requirements for cooperating teachers ranged from teaching qualifications or
license to additional graduate education classes or training. The CTs received cash,
free meals or tickets or college tuition waivers as rewards. The CTs cited the following
challenges: constantly changing administrative procedures from the students’
universities, under-prepared student teachers, and lack of appreciation by the student
teachers. Suggestions for improving the welfare of cooperating techers are
provided.
Digital Modeling in Design Foundation Coursework: An Exploratory Study of
the Effectiveness of Conceptual Design Software

Authors: Guidera Stan , MacPherson D. Scot
Published: June 2016

This paper presents the results of a study that was conducted to identify and
document student perceptions of the effectiveness of computer modeling software
introduced in a design foundations course that had previously utilized only conventional
manually-produced representation techniques. Rather than attempt to utilize a
production-oriented CAD program, this exploratory study investigated the use of
alternative software applications developed by vendors specifically to function as
conceptual design tools. The study was structured to identify areas of future
investigation related to student perceptions of the effectiveness of the software in
facilitating design exploration, the effectiveness and ease of use of various
application features, and the extent to which prior CAD coursework was related to the
perceived effectiveness of the software on design outcomes.
Nano Revolution – Big Impact: How Emerging Nanotechnologies Will Change
the Future of Education and Industry in America (and More Specifically in Oklahoma) An
Abbreviated Account

Authors: Holley Steven E.
Published: June 2016

Scientists are creating new and amazing materials by manipulating molecules at the
ultra- small scale of 0.1 to 100 nanometers. Nanosize super particles demonstrate
powerful and unprecedented electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties. This study
examines how nanotechnology, as the multidisciplinary engineering of novel nanomaterials
into atomically precise products, is expected to disrupt most industries.
Past
industrial revolutions, driven by water power, internal combustion power, electrical
power, and computer power, have greatly affected our economy and forever changed the
course of society. Nanotechnology represents more potential power than all previous
technologies combined. The primary methodology of this study involved comparing the
current literature on developments in nanotechnology to the historical development of
electricity to assess if the nanotech revolution is reaching a true “critical mass,”
based on acceleration of technological change today and at other times in history. Data
was collected from technical and business books on nanotechnology, testimonies from
scientists before Congress, policy letters from the President’s Office of Science and
Technology, presentations at major nanotech conferences, perspective surveys from the
international to the local level, studies on the dangers and regulation of
nanotechnology, and studies on the general and scientific educational landscape of
America.
Although nanotechnology is growing in national academic intensity, is
gathering public recognition, and is based on patentable science, Oklahoma and the West
South-Central Region received only 9.6 percent of nanotech funding (NSF Award
DMI-0450666, 2005). This study establishes recommendations for business and academic
planning with specific strategies, goals, and objectives for community college workforce
education in Oklahoma.
Examining African American and Caucasian Interaction Patterns Within
Computer-Mediated Communication Environments

Authors: Bellamy Al , Greenfield M. C.
Published: June 2016

This study explored the extent to which student emotion management factors and
normative orientation (belief that chat rooms have normative standards of conduct
similar to face-to-face interaction) circumscribe the sending of hostile messages within
electronic relay chat rooms on the Internet. A questionnaire survey collected data from
114 undergraduate and graduate students from a large university in southeastern
Michigan. The results of the survey revealed statistically significant differences
between African American and Caucasian chat room users in terms of how the emotion
management factors of shame, guilt, and embarrassment affect communication. The
normative orientation of the chat room users was shown to have an inverse relationship
regarding the flaming messages between both ethnic groups. This article describes how
these factors are influenced by gender and ethnicity/gender. Findings regarding the
perceptions of racism within electronic chat rooms are also discussed.
Teaching University-Level Technology Students via the Learning Preferences
and Problem-Solving Approach

Authors: Scott Sophia , Koch Doug
Published: June 2016

This article focuses on how technology educators can challenge students to “think”
about technical problems. A key aspect of success in quality problem solving is
understanding learning preferences and problem-solving approaches. The Learning Style
Inventory (LSI) can be used to assess an individual’s ideal way to learn, in essence, a
person’s learning preference (Kolb, 1984). It also can be beneficial to understand how
students approach problems. The Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI) can be used
to measure an individual’s problem-solving approach (Kirton, 1999). The purpose of this
study was to determine the most effective way to teach university-level technology
students to solve problems, according to their learning preferences and problem-solving
approaches. The results of the study indicated that a majority of the technology
students had a combination of learning preferences. The next highest percent and
frequency of the students’ learning preferences was accommodating. In addition, the
students in this study were both adaptive and innovative in their problem-solving
approaches. One way to effectively teach problem solving to university-level technology
students is to form teams of students whose members have differing learning preferences
and approaches. Moreover, educators can provide learning activities that address the
phases of the learning cycle and the ways in which students like to approach
problems.
Students’ Attitudes Toward STEM: Development of an Instrument for High
School STEM-Based Programs

Authors: Mahoney Mark Patrick
Published: June 2016

The intent of this study was to develop an instrument to measure the current level
of attitude that students’ exhibit toward STEM education. The Concerns-Based Adoption
Model, Taxonomy of Education Objectives – Handbook II, and other pertinent instruments
were utilized as sources of inspiration for the instrument. The selected items were
submitted to a panel of experts representative of STEM education. Initial pilot testing
refined the instrument through principal components analysis and Cronbach’s alpha
coefficients. The identified principal components aligned well with reviewed
instruments. Reliability coefficients were strong for each of the principal
components.
Results of the combined analyses led to revisions of the instrument
prior to a larger comparative study – a known-group comparison. A self-identified
STEM-based high school program and a conventional college-preparatory program were
compared. Principal components analysis and Cronbach’s alpha procedures were again
applied to the data collected. The two samples were compared using three distinct
independent variables – educational location, grade level, and gender. Each independent
variable was analyzed for each principal component.
MANOVA procedures were
utilized. Male students indicated a statistically significant more positive attitude
toward STEM when compared to the female students for the independent variable of gender.
The statistical significance was demonstrated specifically for the content areas of
technology and engineering. The results of the data analysis supported the proposed
hypothesis. Based upon extensive review of the varied data analysis procedures
implemented, the students’ attitudes towards the STEM instrument demonstrated positive
examples of validity and reliability.
Re-enJEANeering STEM Education: Math Options Summer Camp

Authors: Dave Vibhuti , Blasko Dawn , Holliday-Darr Kathryn , Kremer Jennifer Trich , Edwards Robert , Ford Melanie , Lenhardt Lucy , Hido Barbara
Published: June 2016

Although the number of women majoring in engineering and engineering technology
has increased in the last few decades, percentages lag behind those in other STEM
disciplines. Young women often have misperceptions about the nature of engineering, and
that leads to lack of interest. Engineering is often seen as men’s work. They do not
understand how engineers can have a positive impact on society (Hersh, 2000). Math
Options Summer Camp, a program that has been conducted during the past two summers,
addresses these issues. The week-long camp was designed for girls entering ninth and
tenth grade when they still have time to add math and science courses to their
schedules. Unlike other summer STEM initiatives, this camp focused on the use of
technology: an integrated jean bag project was used to introduce campers to different
areas of engineering (electrical, mechanical, and plastics) in hands-on lab-based
modules. In this article the camp is described and data on campers’ assessments of their
experiences is provided. Workshop evaluations showed that the campers particularly
enjoyed using technology in the labs and came away from the camp with a broader
understanding of STEM careers.
The Relationship Between the Time Spent Studying Subject Knowledge and the
Attitude of Trainee Teachers to the Subject(s) They Will Teach

Authors: Atkinson Stephanie
Published: June 2016

The study emanated out of a mounting concern regarding the lack of subject
knowledge of students training to become teachers of Design and Technology (D&T) in
England and Wales. The article presents the research carried out to establish whether or
not the length of time a student spent studying subject knowledge might have some
bearing upon how positive their attitudes and beliefs were about the subject and
teaching it. The data were collected from a cohort of 83 D&T Initial Teacher
Training (ITT) students from a University in the North East of England using a
self-completed attitude measurement scale comprising 22 statements concerning a
student’s attitude to teaching D&T, their beliefs about the subject, and their
perception of their own D&T ability with particular reference to design activity.
The results of the survey were discussed in detail, and conclusions and implications
were drawn.
A Focus on Technological Literacy in Higher Education

Authors: Ritz John M.
Published: June 2016

Technological literacy continues to be an important construct for learners in all
societies. Quite often it is a knowledge area not required of university students unless
they are engineering or technology majors. If the mission of design and technology
education is literacy for all, this same mission should apply at the university level.
An analysis was made of 256 students to determine their attitudes of knowledge gained
from a general studies technological literacy course. The course was offered at the 100
level and was designed to expose students to various technologies so they would have a
better foundation for selecting a major. It was found that this was the first time that
64% of the students studied technology. It also was noted that students gained improved
understandings of the effects of technology, a working knowledge of technology, and
technology and careers.
Mentoring Teachers in Technology Education: Analyzing the
Need

Authors: Steinke Luke J. , Putnam Alvin R.
Published: June 2016

Mentoring programs have been shown to have an influence on the overall success of
retaining teachers. Studies have shown that not only are teachers who participate in
mentoring programs more likely to stay in teaching positions, but also the overall
economic value of retaining teachers goes beyond the cost savings related to attrition.
Beginning technology education teachers typically participate in the same traditional
mentoring programs all teachers follow. These programs tend to overlook the unique
nature of a technology education teacher’s job. Because a technology education teacher’s
job generally requires additional and sometimes more stressful duties, such as lab
components, this study sought to address the areas that traditional mentoring programs
overlooked. Specific attention was paid to technology education teachers’ need for
assistance regarding technical experts and managing a laboratory environment. This study
applies the situational mentoring framework (SMF) model to address the issues related to
mentoring programs for technology education teachers.
Innovative Rotary Displacer Stirling Engine: Sustainable Power Generation
for Private and Fleet Vehicle Applications

Authors: Foster Phillip R.
Published: June 2016

The Stirling cycle and related terminology is defined. Selected contemporary
research involving the cycle in environmentally friendly applications is cited. Three
conventional engine configurations that utilize a reciprocating power piston and crank
shaft (the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma) are characterized, in terms of minimum number of
components, advantages, and disadvantages. A new type of Stirling engine that employs a
segmented rotary displacer and other related design improvements is presented along with
preliminary findings from engine test runs.
Following Engineering Graduates

Authors: Feutz Michael , Zinser Richard
Published: June 2016

This study provides an in-depth analysis of recent graduates’ experience with
completing an engineering technology program and entering the profession. It is unique
because the study was conducted on a baccalaureate-level program and because it helps
fill a gap in the literature. The phenomenological method was used to obtain qualitative
data to understand the personal meaning of the process for the participants. Findings
include positive perceptions about the curriculum and faculty, and some areas for
improvement. The graduates found personal meaning especially in their capstone course
and by being involved with the engineering student organization. There are implications
for program evaluation and educational leadership.
Teacher Perceptions of the Indiana Workplace Specialist I Licensure
Training Program during the 2011-2012 Academic Year

Authors: Lazaros Edward J. , Cotton Samuel , Brown Paul B.
Published: June 2016

Alternative teacher licensure, also known as alternative teacher certification, is
a growing national trend in education, and it has long been common in the field of
career and technical education. Alternatively licensed teachers often enter teaching
with a wealth of subject area knowledge due to their previous work experience.
Mentorship programs are one of the best ways to help alternatively certified teachers to
successfully navigate their first year in the classroom. This study investigated the
teacher perceptions of the Indiana Workplace Specialist I (WSI) licensure training
program during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Gender Difference of Confidence in Using Technology for
Learning

Authors: Yau Hon Keung , Cheng Alison Lai Fong
Published: June 2016

Past studies have found male students to have more confidence in using technology
for learning than do female students. Males tend to have more positive attitudes about
the use of technology for learning than do females. According to the Women’s Foundation
(2006), few studies examined gender relevant research in Hong Kong. It also appears that
no studies have examined these gender differences in the perception of confidence in
using technology for learning specifically in Hong Kong. The aim of this study was to
examine gender difference regarding confidence toward using technology (e.g., AutoCAD,
SPSS, Compiere, Arena, and programming language, such as C, Java, Visual Basic, etc.)
for learning in higher educational institutions in Hong Kong. The study employed a
survey methodology collecting 211 questionnaires from one specific university in Hong
Kong. The findings confirmed that male students have more confidence in using technology
for learning than do female students because gender imbalances in computing are socially
constructed and not related to a learner’s innate ability. It is recommended that the
universities should set up training courses for female students so these students can
build confidence in using technology for learning.
Is the Technology a New Way of Thinking?

Authors: Sanduk Mohammed
Published: June 2016

In his consideration of thought development, Auguste Comte proposed a three-stage
model, in which the mechanism of development may lead to new types of thought. So the
process that led to a philosophy of science may be repeated to create a new type of
thought. The thought development is attributed to a process of accumulation of
challenged but unanswered questions, followed by a decline of interest in that type of
thinking.
The science stage presented a huge accumulation of achievements, but at
the same time it confronts huge challenges. The present work is a theoretical analysis
for what is happening because of these challenges. The author believes that the
technology may be regarded as a fourth stage for Comte’s model. The technology stage
corresponds to globalization as a social stage. Technology has its own methodological
way. Owing to the connection between the technology and human need, the development of
technology follows a Darwinian evolution model. The process of technology selection that
leads to development is the user selection, which corresponds to Charles Darwin’s
natural selection.
Small & Medium Enterprises-Their Views of Product Data Management
Tools

Authors: Waldenmeyer Karen , Hartman Nathan
Published: June 2016

This study was conducted as a means to discover common traits associated with
small and medium manufacturers, especially ones who have adopted product data management
(PDM) systems as a method to control engineering design and manufacturing data. After
qualitative interviews were conducted with leading experts across industry sectors, a
survey was developed and sent to small and medium manufacturers in the United States.
The study concludes a number of interesting findings about the state of PDM usage within
various segments of the industry, including general uses for engineering design systems,
level of data exchange with customers and suppliers, and satisfaction levels with
information querying, concurrent engineering contributions, and imposed restrictions.
The study concludes that there are a few major factors that determine a company’s
success with using design and data management systems, including frequency of data
exchange, data reuse, digital data formats used, and employee counts and
locations.
The Current State Of Wireless Information Technology In The Construction
Industry In Ohio

Authors: Atalah Alan , Seymour Aaron
Published: June 2016

Construction projects are increasingly getting complex and fragmented in nature,
yet contractors persistently face shortened project durations and reduced budgets.
Timely delivery of accurate and reliable information among all project participants is
critical and important because information is the foundation upon which decisions are
made and projects are estimated, planned, monitored, and controlled. Recent developments
in technology promise to introduce efficiencies that were not previously available to
the industry. This study seeks to identify the current state of wireless information
technology through the analysis of quantitative data from a web-based survey that
represents the views of the respondents on the usage and interest in wireless
technology.
The study suggests that the level of interest in wireless technology is
much higher than the level of use. Wireless technology enhanced the skills,
productivity, and customer service of the participants, but did not improve their
ability to negotiate projects and monitor project costs. The respondents believe that
the return on investment is not a barrier; slow download speeds and durability are the
largest barriers keeping people from using wireless technology.
A Review of the Impact of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000
Certifications

Authors: Aba Eli Kofi , Badar M. Affan
Published: June 2016

This paper presents some of the most important findings of studies of the impact
of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certifications on organizations, based on a literature review.
The article discusses potential synergistic advantages that can be derived from an
integrated quality-environment system and qualitative benefits using ISO 9000 and 14000
certifications. This article also discusses some of the limitations of the current
literature and how these can be addressed in the future research.
Perceptions of New Doctoral Graduates on the Future of the
Profession

Authors: Ritz John , Martin Gene
Published: June 2016

Advancement of a profession relies heavily on the participation of its members.
Leadership roles must be filled at many levels. To effectively prepare future leaders,
efforts must be undertaken to educate and mentor them both about their professions and
how to lead within them. The authors sought to identify the perceptions of those who
recently earned a doctoral degree with focus on technology and engineering education. In
the past, this group developed and assumed major roles in leading their education
professions. This study reports on new doctoral graduates’ perceptions related to the
focus of content taught in formalized K-12 technology and engineering education
programs, methods used to prepare future technology and engineering teachers,
characteristics of their planned professional involvement, and future forecasting for
their school subject.