bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Methods and means of developing the pedagogical skill of teachers of general education disciplines in vocational education institutions
Authors: Kаbysh Мaryna
Published: March 2024

The problem of developing the professionalism of teachers today belongs to the key directions of research in the field of modern pedagogical science. The high quality of teaching in the vocational education system depends on the level of knowledge, pedagogical skill of the teacher, and his/her professional maturity. On the basis of the conducted analysis, it is substantiated that the effectiveness of the development of the pedagogical skill of teachers of general education disciplines of vocational education institutions depends both on the correct definition of goals and content, and on the methods of achieving the goal - teaching methods.

The purpose of the article is the theoretical justification of the main methods and means of developing the pedagogical skill of teachers of general education disciplines of vocational education institutions.

The work characterizes the main functions of teaching methods, analyzes their main classifications, examines familiar, traditional methods (lecture method, story, explanation, training exercises, explanatory conversation, discussion, independent work, instruction, etc.), as well as innovative: simulation and game methods, brainstorming method, problem methods, project method, case method, master class, work in pairs, work in groups, consultations, portfolio, method of situational analysis, coaching, tutoring, etc.

The study revealed that improving the professional skill of teachers of general education disciplines in vocational education institutions is a complex process. The professional skill of a teacher is an individual style, combined with high professional competence, which determines the ability to apply traditional and innovative technologies, to carry out professional activities regardless of the conditions of the social environment and the characteristics of students. That is why explanatory-illustrative, reproductive, and problem-based teaching methods (traditional and innovative) should gradually and purposefully implement cognitive activity, develop and improve professional skills within the framework of formal, non-formal, and informal continuous pedagogical education of teachers of general education disciplines of vocational education institutions
Features of scientific research work of future aviation specialists
Authors: Danylko Oksana , Ternavska Tetiana , Surkova Kateryna
Published: March 2024

The article presents the peculiarities of research work of future aviation specialists. It is noted that higher education institutions in the aviation field pay considerable attention to ensuring the scientific and research component of the use of modern educational technologies for the professional training of future specialists. The purpose of the study was the analysis and peculiarities of the research work of aviation institutions of higher education, aimed at the formation of research skills and professional skills.
The methods of research were the analysis and generalization of scientific literature on the organization of research work in higher education, ICAO documents regulating the flight safety management system for air transport.
Features of research work for students of higher education at aviation institutions are singled out, in particular: application of the problem-based learning method through the analysis of aviation regulatory documents and investigation materials of aviation events; simulation of real professional situations through a business game (imitation simulation), where the student is given the opportunity to be a pilot, air traffic controller, dispatcher-instructor, aviation shift leader, etc.; student conferences as an opportunity to present professional research work; simulator (practical) training; the practically oriented character of the educational program – the involvement and use of the work experience of aviation specialists-practitioners.
The criteria for ensuring the effective organization and implementation of research work of future aviation specialists are summarized, which is the complexity, consistency and comprehensiveness of learning and use of methods and technologies of conducting scientific research, implementation of their results, the continuity of research work according to training courses, the logic of the complication of methods, types and forms of scientific creativity
Digital transformation of visual collaboration in the educational environment
Authors: Khomenko Liubov
Published: March 2024

The article delves into the significance of digital transformation in the educational environment through the application of the innovative tool Miro for conceptual visualization and collaborative work. A detailed analysis of Miro's functionality in the educational context reveals its potential to support interactive education and stimulate active participation in the educational process. The specification of Miro's role in the educational space particularly emphasizes its potential for excellent implementation and support of educational programs at V.G. Korolenko Poltava National Pedagogical University.

It is determined that the use of this tool can illuminate new horizons and enhance the efficiency of the educational process in the university environment. Analyzing the possibilities of Miro, attention is given to the adaptability and flexibility of the tool to the individual needs of university programs, ensuring its excellent implementation in various disciplines and scientific fields.

The crucial aspect lies in its interactive nature, enabling collaborative and effective work on tasks and projects. Through the research, it has been determined that Miro can contribute to enhancing interaction among participants in the educational process by simplifying the collaborative creation and discussion of materials. The analysis regarding the utilization of Miro in the educational process has revealed a range of advantages and challenges. These have been taken into account in the development of an effective life hack for future teachers, aimed at enhancing their professional preparation.

The article proposes a comprehensive approach to studying and implementing digital tools in the educational process, revealing the perspectives of their utilization in the educational environment and providing specific recommendations for their effective application
Reinforcing Education through social-emotional learning: key research trends in Ukraine and worldwide
Authors: Rasskazova Olha , Elkin Oleksandr , Hrynko Viktoriia , Marushchenko Oleg
Published: March 2024

The paper explores the significance of advancements in social-emotional learning (SEL), underscoring SEL’s pivotal role in modern education through enhancing personal development, resilience, and socio-emotional competence. In Ukraine, the growing interest in SEL, spurred by societal challenges and individual needs, is evident.
The authors provide an overview of current SEL research, tracing its origins, exploring its theoretical foundations, and highlighting its key role in modern education. They call for interdisciplinary research collaboration to enrich SEL understanding and develop effective programs that foster socio-emotional skills among children and adults, addressing needs at both national and community levels within the educational sphere.
The paper also highlights the work of the SEL Laboratory at the EdCamp Ukraine NGO, which stands out as a hub for scientific exploration, fruitful collaboration, and the use of effective SEL methodologies. It details several key areas of SEL research that the laboratory is focusing on, including customizing SEL frameworks to fit the Ukrainian educational context, refining existing SEL evaluation tools, investigating SEL's cultural nuances within Ukraine, challenges, encountered in implementing SEL programs and the impact of SEL on teaching methodologies. Furthermore, the laboratory engages in international collaboration, contributing to global projects and creating programs, aimed at advancing SEL practices.
The paper contributes to the ongoing dialogue on SEL and stimulates further research in the area. The findings will aid researchers studying social-emotional learning, educators aiming to implement SEL programs in their practice, and policymakers, committed to enhancing modern education. It concludes with a roadmap for the laboratory's future research, the outcomes of which will be reflected in future publications
Increasing the accuracy of the vessel’s course orientation
Authors: Khlopenko Mykola , Gritsuk Igor , Sharko Oleksandr , Appazov Eduard
Published: March 2024

The object of the study is the process of increasing the accuracy of measuring the vessel's course and course orientation by using the mathematical model of the gyrocompass in the on-board computer. On modern vessels, the gyrocompass is the main course measuring device. Its advantages lie in measuring the current course relative to the geographic meridian, its readings are not affected by magnetic anomalies, as was the case when using magnetic compasses, which led to a partial or complete loss of orientation of control objects. At the same time, gyrocompasses also have their drawbacks. The most significant of them is the inertial deviation of the sensitive element caused by the curvature of the Earth's surface, a change in course, acceleration or deceleration of the vessel. With the appearance of the moments of these forces, the axis of the gyrocompass leaves the equilibrium position and begins to make precessional movements. To reduce the inertial deviation, constructive solutions and recommendations to shipmasters regarding the consideration of deviational errors are used. Structural solutions lead to an increase in weight, complexity of the design, a decrease in reliability, and an increase in cost. The recommendations of regulatory documents regarding the consideration of the inertial deviation of the sensitive element of the gyrocompass are difficult to implement in practice, but they can be implemented in the on-board computer of the vessel control system by using a mathematical model of the sensitive element. The paper developed a method of increasing the accuracy of gyrocompass course measurement and the accuracy of course orientation by using an observation device built on the basis of a mathematical model of the gyrocompass in the on-board computer of the course control system. This makes it possible to estimate the useful component of course measurement and deviational errors from changes in speed and course, the curvature of the earth's surface. The useful component, without deviational errors, is used in the vessel's course control channel. The developed method can be used on vessels, provided it is integrated into the existing automated system of the on-board computer to solve the problem of monitoring the components of the gyrocompass measurement.
Estimation of global nanomedicine market: status, segment analysis, dynamics, competition and prospects
Authors: Malyshev Victor , Gab Angelina , Kovalenko Viktoriia , Pryshedko Oleksandr , Shakhnin Dmytro
Published: March 2024

The object of research is the state, segment analysis, dynamics, competition and prospects of the global nanomedicine market. The methods of searching and analyzing literary data, summarizing, systematizing and visualizing data using diagrams are used.
In 2020, health care was identified as the most commercial sector of the modern nanotechnology market with a share of capital investments of 19.5 %. The leadership of this field is due to the increased use of nanotechnology in the development of nanodiagnostics, nanosurgical robots, applications for cell repair, nanobiosensors, visualization and targeted drug delivery.
According to the analysis of the nanomedicine market, the structure of nanomaterials in 2022 was dominated by the segment of nanoparticles with a share of capital investments of 74 %, by the scope of application – the segment of drug delivery (25.1 %), by the method of action – the segment of treatment (23.8 %), by the scope of action – the segment of clinical oncology (32.4 %), by geographical regions – the segment of the North America region (26.4 %).
The main factors of the dynamics of the global market of nanomedicine are determined. This is an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases; modern achievements in the development of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies; limited possibilities of the nanomedicine market; significant costs for scientific research, development of drugs and devices. As well as concerns about the safety of using nanomaterials and nanotechnologies; the potential toxicity and long-term effects of nanoparticle exposure on human health are under investigation.
Prospects for further scientific research in the field of nanomedicine are determined. This is the deepening of collaboration and cooperation of the world's scientists and manufacturers of medical nanoproducts; development of new technologies for obtaining nanoparticles, especially composites of organic and inorganic origin; creation of medicinal forms for external, internal and inhalation use. As well as the search for new nanopreparations and studying the mechanisms of their therapeutic action; research of toxicological, kinetic and dynamic effects of nanomaterials; establishment of all aspects of the interaction of nanostructures with the body and the environment. And a significant increase in the volume of scientific research on nanomedicine and nanophysiotherapy; an increase in government funding for research and development, which will open up attractive opportunities for the expansion of the global nanomedicine market.
Nurses’ workload during the COVID-19 pandemic: potential for experiences of moral distress
Authors: Santos Thallison Carlos Campos , Soares Gabriela da Costa , Lima Kelly Cristina Oliveira de , Souza Beatriz Bolognani Cardoso de , Velloso Isabela Silva Câncio , Caram Carolina da Silva
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand nurses’ experiences of moral distress related to work overload during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods: qualitative research, whose data collection occurred through individual interviews with 19 nurses who worked on the front line of COVID-19 in health services in southeastern Brazil. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results: work overload proved to be a powerful source of experiences of moral distress due to excessive working hours during vaccination, double working hours, a troubled relationship due to pressure from managers and the population and physical and mental exhaustion, which prevented nurses from act according to their judgment. Final Considerations: nurses’ work overload reflects on quality patient care and prevents nurses from acting in accordance with their moral principles, generating moral distress in nurses.
Polifonia de vozes não guiadas: uma leitura bakhtiniana de O caçador de pipas de Hosseini
Authors: Narwani Nisha , Vaidya Manjiree
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Mikhail Bakhtin, filósofo Russo, nos forneceu uma variedade de conceitos para apreciar e analisar um romance. Este estudo é uma tentativa de explorar os níveis mais profundos do romance O caçador de pipas, de Khaled Hosseini, usando a ferramenta intelectual bakhtiniana da polifonia. Afirmamos que o romance é polifônico, pois está repleto de vozes de inúmeros personagens, e seu enquadramento narrativo acentua ainda mais essa diversidade de perspectivas. O romance desafia a sabedoria convencional que afirma que o autor ou narrador sempre tem a última palavra. Embora a voz do narrador vacile e tropece em muitas cenas confusas, as vozes de alguns personagens emergem e permanecem firmes em alguns casos. Este artigo oferecerá uma exposição e análise metódica do livro O caçador de pipas sob a perspectiva do Bakhtinismo, a fim de reconhecer o estilo antiautoral que celebra o pluralismo (polifonia).
Os chineses na paisagem carioca através do olhar dos viajantes e dos cronistas
Authors: Maia Andréa Casa Nova , Cardoso Luciene Pereira Carris
Published: March 2024

RESUMO O artigo explora a contribuição de viajantes estrangeiros, como Johan Baptiste Von Spix, Karl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, Johann Rugendas, Maria Graham, John Luccock, Ernest Ebel, Carlos Taunay e literatos como Machado de Assis e João do Rio, na formação de um imaginário sobre os chineses no Rio de Janeiro ao longo dos Oitocentos e no alvorecer do século XX. Além de abordar os relatos de viagem desses observadores e cronistas, o estudo também investiga o papel desempenhado pela Revista Illustrada. Frequentemente estigmatizados no Ocidente, os chineses eram retratados de forma estereotipada, variando de exóticos a dependentes de ópio, bárbaros e até preguiçosos. No Brasil, essa representação entrava em conflito com o ideal de civilização e progresso, cujo paradigma era europeu, branco, católico e civilizado. No contexto dos estudos pós-coloniais de Edward Said em Orientalismo, é evidenciada a relação de poder que hierarquiza as culturas, destacando o Oriente como irracional e o Ocidente como racional e virtuoso.
A Zona da Mata central: produção rural e comércio com o Norte Fluminense na primeira metade do século XIX
Authors: Carrara Angelo Alves
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Nos primeiros anos do século XIX, a abertura de uma estrada entre a parte central da Zona da Mata de Minas Gerais e a cidade de Campos dos Goytacazes atuou como catalisador do processo de ocupação das terras por ela atravessadas. Do mesmo modo, assistiu-se ao incremento do comércio entre as duas áreas, sinalizando para a formação de um espaço econômico particular, em grande medida correspondente à bacia hidrográfica do rio Pomba. Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar a produção rural e a circulação de mercadorias nessa região ao longo das primeiras décadas do século XIX com base nos dados dos dízimos e de importação e exportação pelo registro da Barra do Pomba, bem como questionar a validade do conceito de espaço econômico para o período posterior ao declínio da atividade mineradora.
Territorialidades em (trans)formação: vilas e cidades nos primeiros tempos da Assembleia Legislativa Mineira (1835-1843)
Authors: Freitas Ana Paula Ribeiro
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Esta pesquisa observou que o advento do Regresso se refletiu nos debates sobre criação de vilas em Minas Gerais, revelando a imbricada relação entre surtos de autonomia municipal e acirramento da tensão partidária, que culminou na revolta de 1842. A proposta se insere na perspectiva teórica que enfatiza o papel do Poder Legislativo e das elites regionais no funcionamento da política imperial. Com o Ato Adicional de 1834, tais elites representadas nas recém-criadas Assembleias Provinciais passaram a ter o poder de decidir sobre a divisão territorial. A análise de debates parlamentares e leis votadas no período revelou, de maneira inédita, a conexão entre o processo de criação de vilas e a política imperial em seus diferentes níveis. Com efeito, a intensa descentralização político-administrativa observada em Minas Gerais em pleno alvorecer do Regresso evidenciou que o binômio centralização/descentralização não explica a complexidade da política do período.
Aproximaciones a la sexualidad en la niñez desde terapia ocupacional
Authors: Poblete Almendras María José , Hernández Morales Constanza , Alcaide Riveros Constanza , Álvarez Vera Emilia , Campos Jeria Cler
Published: March 2024

Resumen El presente artículo consta de una revisión bibliográfica que tiene por objetivo describir los distintos factores que influyen en el desarrollo de la sexualidad infantil para comprenderla desde la terapia ocupacional. La problemática planteada aborda la invisibilidad de los componentes naturales y normativos de la sexualidad en la primera y segunda infancia y cómo la terapia ocupacional se aproxima a estos factores en su intervención. Para llevar a cabo esta búsqueda bibliográfica, se utilizaron variadas bases de datos y revistas de terapia ocupacional, con el fin de encontrar textos que tuvieran relación con el objetivo y problemática propuesta, los cuales fueron filtrados de acuerdo a criterios de exclusión e inclusión. De los resultados se obtiene que existe escasa información académica respecto a cómo se relacionan directamente los componentes de la sexualidad infantil con las áreas de trabajo de la terapia ocupacional. Por lo anterior se concluye que la disciplina está recientemente en la incorporación del abordaje de esta temática y se plantea la necesidad urgente de reconstruir la conceptualización de la sexualidad infantil, desde una base de derechos de la niñez y alejándose de la hegemonía de una cultura heteronormada y adultocéntrica. Se consideran los distintos factores que influyen al desarrollo de la sexualidad infantil y entendiéndola no solo como ocupación sino como parte fundamental de la identidad ocupacional, que tiene como componentes la autonomía corporal, el desarrollo socio afectivo, el placer y el disfrute, el género y las elecciones ocupacionales, los cuales guiarían el abordaje de terapia ocupacional.
O CUIDADO AO PACIENTE COM CÂNCER SOB A ÓTICA DE ENFERMEIROS DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Santos Marisa Gomes dos , Conceição Vander Monteiro da , Araújo Jeferson Santos , Biffi Priscila , Silva Paola Sabino da , Bitencourt Julia Valeria de Oliveira Vargas
Published: March 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a percepção de enfermeiros sobre o cuidado ao paciente com câncer na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo qualitativo, desenvolvido em 26 Centros de Saúde da Família de um município do Oeste catarinense - Brasil, entre setembro e outubro de 2022. Participaram 33 enfermeiros, que responderam um questionário on-line. O texto foi interpretado com base nos preceitos conceituais da cultura organizacional da teoria administrativa de Chiavenatto. Questões objetivas foram analisadas pela frequência das respostas; para as dissertativas, utilizou-se o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: os enfermeiros percebem-se despreparados e identificam ausência de protocolos e fluxos organizacionais. Considerações finais: na Atenção Primária à Saúde há a crença consolidada no cotidiano laboral e que se torna integrante da cultura organizacional dos serviços de saúde, que o paciente com câncer deve seguir para o cuidado especializado. Nota-se desconhecimento das políticas de saúde, o que implica o profissional na atenção ao paciente com câncer.
ADOLESCENTES QUE EXPERIMENTAN CÁNCER EN SUS PADRES: UN ESTUDIO CUALITATIVO
Authors: Sousa Ana Filipa Domingues , Santos Diana Gabriela Simões Marques , Ferreira Maria Margarida da Silva Reis dos Santos , Lomba Maria de Lurdes Lopes de Freitas
Published: March 2024

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar las necesidades de los adolescentes que experimentan cáncer en sus padres. Método: estudio cualitativo exploratorio y descriptivo. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas en 2021. La muestra por conveniencia estuvo compuesta por adolescentes de 14 a 19 años, con padres con enfermedad oncológica en fase de tratamiento, seguidos en un hospital oncológico portugués. El procesamiento de los datos se realizó mediante análisis de contenido. Resultados: del análisis de las 13 entrevistas surgieron cinco dominios: Enfrentamiento a la enfermedad; Conocimiento sobre la enfermedad; Experiencias previas con la enfermedad oncológica; Experiencia del cáncer de los padres; y Cambios somáticos. Los resultados muestran que los adolescentes que padecen cáncer en sus padres tienen necesidades emocionales, educativas y psicosociales. Conclusión: este estudio permitió comprender las necesidades de los adolescentes, comprendiendo las dificultades vividas y los desafíos que conlleva la experiencia. Los resultados apoyarán el diseño de un programa de intervención de enfermería para la díada que sufre cáncer en sus padres.
SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AMOMG WOMEN DEPRIVED OF THEIR FREEDOM IN A PRISON UNIT
Authors: Farias Mariana , Maftum Mariluci Alves , Kaled Manuela , Ferreira Aline Cristina Zerwes , Haeffner Rafael , Capistrano Fernanda Carolina , Zanchettin Lillian Andressa
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the occurrences and factors associated with attempted suicide among women deprived of their freedom in a prison unit. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted at a detention facility in Paraná - Brazil, with 30 women, with data collected in 2022 using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale instrument and another one prepared by the authors and analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Results: during their lifetime, 16 (53.3%) women presented suicidal behavior; 14 (46.7%) made actual suicide attempts; 14 (46.7%) had physical damage; and 10 (33.3%) preparatory acts. An actual suicide attempt was associated with suicidal thoughts before arrest (p<0.01) and with thoughts during arrest (p<0.02). Conclusion: previous history of ideation influenced the suicide attempt. Therefore, it is important to evaluate suicidal behavior in the admission and permanence of women deprived of their freedom. This study contributes to reducing the gap in the Brazilian scientific production on this topic with this population segment.
INTENTO DE SUICIDIO EN MUJERES PRIVADAS DE LA LIBERTAD EN UNA UNIDAD PENITENCIARIA
Authors: Farias Mariana , Maftum Mariluci Alves , Kaled Manuela , Ferreira Aline Cristina Zerwes , Haeffner Rafael , Capistrano Fernanda Carolina , Zanchettin Lillian Andressa
Published: March 2024

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir los sucesos y factores asociados al intento de suicidio en mujeres privadas de la libertad en una unidad penitenciaria. Método: estudio transversal, en una unidad penitenciaria de Paraná, Brasil, con 30 mujeres, con datos recolectados en 2022, mediante dos instrumentos, el Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale y otro elaborado por las autoras, y analizados de forma descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: a lo largo de su vida, 16 (53,3%) mujeres presentaron conductas suicidas; 14 (46,7%) intentaron suicidarse realmente; 14 (46,7%) sufrieron daños físicos; y 10 (33,3%) realizaron actos preparatorios. El intento de suicidio se asoció con pensamientos suicidas antes de ir a prisión (p <0,01) y con pensamientos durante la permanencia en prisión (p<0,02). Conclusión: el antecedente previo de ideación influyó en el intento de suicidio. Por lo tanto, es importante evaluar la conducta suicida al ingreso y durante la permanencia de mujeres privadas de la libertad. Este estudio contribuye a reducir las lagunas de la producción científica brasileña sobre este tema con esta población.
Regulamentação da profissão ou do trabalho? Os movimentos de 1940 e 1980/1990 na Educação Física
Authors: Machado Rogério Tauã Mello
Published: March 2024

RESUMO O presente trabalho tem como objetivo, analisar os movimentos pela regulamentação da profissão de Educação Física nos anos de 1940 e nos anos de 1980/1990. Debruçados no método materialista histórico dialético, buscamos demonstrar ao leitor as diferenças em ambos os movimentos e exprimir o processo histórico de cada uma das épocas, possibilitando-nos comprovar nossa hipótese de que o primeiro movimento buscava a regulamentação do trabalho, enquanto o segundo a regulamentação da profissão. Por fim, apesar da literatura utilizar-se da mesma categoria para ambos os movimentos, os processos históricos e as determinações, de cada período, nos ajudam a compreender suas diferenças.
Medicalization of subjectivity and psychotropic drugs fetishism: an analysis of the fundamentals
Authors: Oliveira Jarbas , Cavalcanti Fillipe , Ericson Sóstenes
Published: March 2024

Abstract This study deals with the foundations of the psychiatric drug epidemic, aiming to analyze the medicalization of subjectivity and the fetishism of psychotropic drugs in their fundamental bases. It is a theorical reflection in the light of discourse analysis inaugurated by Michel Pêcheux, from which it presents a gesture of interpretation, allowing the identification of the psychiatric drug epidemic as an expression of the medicalization of life. Based on the critique of the foundations of the capitalist form of consumption and prescription of psychotropic drugs, this analysis demonstrated how the social metabolism model of capital imposes a fetishized therapy on the subjects. We hope to contribute to the practices of those who fight for the legacy of the anti-asylum movement and thus add to the efforts of the subjects involved in the production of effectively humanized and critical practices.
Dynamics of ex vivo cytokine transcription during experimental Toxocara canis infection in Balb/c mice
Authors: Conrad Neida Lucia , Zorzi Vitória Sequeira Gonçalves , Pinheiro Natália Berne , Borchard Jéssica Lopes , Moura Micaele Quintana de , Leite Fábio Pereira Leivas
Published: March 2024

Abstract The cytokine microenvironment is crucial in generating and polarizing the immune response. A means of monitoring this environment would be of great value for better understanding Toxocara canis immune modulation. The aim of this study was to analyze the dynamics of cytokine transcription ex vivo, during early (24-48 hours) and late (15-30 days) times post-infection, in the mesenteric lymph nodes, spleen and intestinal mucosa of Balb/c mice experimentally infected with T. canis larvae. Mice in the treated group were infected with 100 third-stage larvae (L3), whereas mice in the control group were not infected. Analyses were performed at different times: 24-48 hours post-infection (HPI), 15-30 days post-infection (DPI). IL4, IL10, IL12 and Ym1 mRNA transcriptions were analyzed through qPCR. This study showed cytokine transcription mediated by migrating larvae in the mesenteric lymph nodes and spleen at 24-48 HPI, whereas cytokine transcription in the intestinal mucosa was observed only at late times (15-30 DPI). These results suggest that the T. canis larvae migration during infection might play a role in cytokine dynamics. Since the cytokine microenvironment is crucial in modulating immune response, knowledge of cytokine dynamics during T. canis infections pave the way to better understand its interaction with the host.
Segmentación de tejido cerebral mediante redes neuronales convolucionales basadas en U-Net
Authors:   Grupo de investigación Máquinas Inteligentes y Reconocimiento de Patrones, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Jiménez-Murillo David , Henao-Garcés Stiven Alexander ,   Grupo de investigación Máquinas Inteligentes y Reconocimiento de Patrones, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Castro-Ospina Andrés Eduardo ,   Grupo de investigación Máquinas Inteligentes y Reconocimiento de Patrones, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Duque-Muñoz Leonardo ,   Grupo de investigación Máquinas Inteligentes y Reconocimiento de Patrones, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Nieto-Mora Danie ,   Grupo de investigación Máquinas Inteligentes y Reconocimiento de Patrones, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
Published: March 2024

La Resonancia Magnética (MRI, por sus siglas en inglés) es un método no invasivo que produce imágenes anatómicas volumétricas de alta resolución. Este método se utiliza comúnmente para diagnosticar diversas patologías cerebrales, como enfermedades desmielinizantes, demencia, enfermedades cerebrovasculares, epilepsia, entre otras. Sin embargo, la segmentación manual de tejidos en estas imágenes es una tarea compleja que requiere una cantidad significativa de tiempo y esfuerzo por parte de especialistas. Para abordar esto, se han propuesto diversas estrategias en la literatura que implican menos participación de expertos, tanto automáticas como semiautomáticas. En este estudio, se realiza una comparación entre una red neuronal convolucional basada en la arquitectura U-Net y otros dos métodos de segmentación de MRI, Dipy y FSL. La comparación utiliza tres conjuntos de datos disponibles públicamente, MRBrainS13, MRBrainS18 e IBSR, que contienen volúmenes de MRI con tejidos cerebrales segmentados manualmente. El rendimiento de cada método se evalúa usando el coeficiente de Dice, el índice de Jaccard, el área bajo la curva y la similitud estructural. Los resultados demuestran que los métodos basados en redes neuronales convolucionales logran mejorar la segmentación de tejido cerebral.
Perspectivas latinoamericanas del uso de las TIC en estudiantado universitario
Authors:   Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Bucheli María Guadalupe Veytia , Macías Armando Sánchez ,   Coordinación Académica. Región Altiplano Oeste, Mesa Maritza Librada Cáceres ,   Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Horta José Frank Vázquez ,   Edunetic, La Paz, Bolivia
Published: March 2024

El empleo de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) está cada vez más presente en los distintos ámbitos de la vida del ser humano, y el ámbito educativo no es la excepción, las cuales favorecen la realización de actividades y tareas, y su empleo también contribuye al desarrollo de habilidades digitales y de pensamiento. Este artículo tiene como objetivo describir la percepción que tiene el estudiantado universitario del empleo de las TIC en el ámbito educativo. Se desarrolla en el primer semestre del 2023 con 182 universitarios de cuatro países latinoamericanos (México, Guatemala, Ecuador y Bolivia). Se aborda desde el enfoque empírico-analítico, desde un estudio cuantitativo, de alcance descriptivo-transversal y no experimental. Se utiliza un cuestionario, aplicado en Google Forms. Los resultados reflejan diferencias estadísticamente significativas, en el uso de la TIC en el ámbito educativo, en el manejo de programas y en la alfabetización digital.
Impacto de ChatGPT en la enseñanza: Un enfoque de aula invertida para fundamentos de programación
Authors:   Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería de Sistemas, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín, Calsin Michael Apaza , Aedo Marco ,   Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería de Sistemas, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín, Castro Eveling ,   Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería de Sistemas, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín
Published: March 2024

Actualmente las herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) han surgido de forma disruptiva afectando a campos como el de las tecnologías de la información, específicamente al desarrollo de software, para el cual herramientas como ChatGPT abren nuevas oportunidades y desafíos en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de conceptos de programación. Actualmente, esta se basa en métodos pedagógicos convencionales y consideramos la adaptación esencial pues estas herramientas de IA cuentan con un potencial que aún está en exploración. Integrar las herramientas de IA en la educación requiere una comprensión profunda de sus capacidades y limitaciones, por eso, en este artículo describimos nuestra experiencia en la adopción de un enfoque de aula invertida para la enseñanza de tópicos básicos de programación aplicada sobre estudiantes de primer año de universidad.
In vivo tissue-specific chromatin profiling in Drosophila v2
Authors: M. Weake Vikki , P P Jauregui-Lozano Juan , E McGovern Sarah
Published: March 2024

Chromatin regulation plays an essential role in many nuclear processes, and genome-wide chromatin profiling approaches contribute to understanding how chromatin regulates cell homeostasis. Chromatin dysregulation lies in the heart of many human diseases, which most of them have a tissue-specific nature. Because of the physiological similarity of Drosophila and humans, tissue-specific studies can be performed using fruit flies. Here, we present an improved nuclear tagging approach that allows for efficient purification of cell-type specific nuclei from Drosophila increasing yield and stringency. Using this protocol, we purified photoreceptor neuron nuclei, and demonstrate the feasibility and high quality of chromatin accessibility profiling as well as profiling of histones and histone modifications, using Omni-ATAC and ChIP-seq, respectively. Last, we describe a modification to the nuclei purification protocol that allows for application of recently developed CUT&Tag and demonstrate that CUT&Tag outperforms traditional ChIP-seq, although protocol might require further optimization.
Protocol for Preparing Brain Samples for MUSIC v1
Authors: Zhao Wenxin , Zhong Sheng
Published: March 2024

Here states the detailed procedure to prepare brain samples for MUSIC study.
Identity Formation of Pre-Service Teachers. Relations with Training and Attitudes toward Cultural Diversity
Authors: Álamo Mercedes , Llorent Vicente J.
Published: March 2024

The university years represents a pivotal period in the student's life, influencing decision-making and impacting their identity. The new experiences encountered during this phase may give rise to a certain identity crisis, allowing for a reconsideration of previously adopted commitments, and potentially influencing the development of future educators, with a special issue such as cultural diversity among others. This study aims to identify the identity status of prospective education teachers and analyse attitudes towards cultural diversity among students. The research design is quantitative, ex-post-facto, descriptive, and inferential. The incidental sample comprises a total of 378 students from the degrees in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education at the University of Córdoba (Spain). Of the total sample, being 74.03% female, with an average age of 20.64 (SD = 2.95). The results reflected that students in a mature status are those who exhibit higher scores in attitudes towards cultural diversity. In this context, the initial teacher training should consider identity as a factor to be taken into account for promoting positive attitudes towards cultural diversity, specifically emphasizing the development of responsible decision-making in the curriculum of Education degrees.
A Transnational Network Analysis of Refugees in Crisis
Authors: Kenix Linda Jean , Gibbins Eliot
Published: March 2024

Over 3,000 articles from 2012–2022 in Spanish and English across the US, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras were manually coded to better understand how refugees in crisis were framed in both home and destination countries. This study uses a detailed frame analysis and a broad transnational network analysis to highlight each refugee attribute on the media agenda that then informs policy across nations. While there is wide variation in the immigration policies of the countries sampled, there was nearly uniform negative framing and clustering of identical negative attributes across all countries sampled. This negative transnational homogenization of news content problematises the idea of unique journalism norms and may have profound “real world” consequences that can further stigmatize refugees throughout the Americas. This research also found that the valence of content became more negative and emotive over time. This suggests that the debate around immigration will continue and even escalate as a battleground of politics and culture—and that refugees may be portrayed even more negatively across media in the future. Given this increasing negativity and emotionality in coverage, societies may see more nationalistic—and xenophobic—immigration policies throughout the Americas and a less empathetic focus on the human rights of refugees.
Philosophical Meaning of Civil Proceedings
Authors: Chernykh I. I.
Published: March 2024

The paper touches upon the general theoretical provisions of law and civil proceedings, set out in one of the scientific works of Professor M.S. Shakaryan. The basis for assessing these views is an ontological approach to defining the meaning of existence as a philosophical category inextricably linked with momentary existence, presented as a facet of the projection of personal and social experience into the future. Reliance on the existential interpretation of the category of meaning in this approach helps to identify the philosophical content of civil proceedings, assess the role and significance of such a phenomenon as error for judicial enforcement in civil disputes. The essential features of this phenomenon are revealed, attention is drawn to the difference in the nature of a party’s mistake in a civil proceeding and a court’s mistake, the phenomena of civil law and criminal proceedings determined by existence are compared with an error as a phenomenon of civil proceedings. The approach to considering a court decision as a turning point in the transformation of objectively studied personal experience into confirmed public experience is substantiated.
The Problem of Subjectivity of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Zykov S. V.
Published: March 2024

In connection with the problem of inclusion of objects produced by artificial intelligence (AI) into civil transactions turnover, the issue of subjectivity of rights to them must be resolved. One of the possible solutions (some researchers call it the main one) is considering granting the status of a subject of law to artificial intelligence itself. The paper is devoted to criticism of this approach.

The social behavior of people is formed on the basis of their physical essence, this relationship will remain valid in the future. It is obvious that artificial intelligence is obviously devoid of physical essence. Even if we talk about a legal entity (in a number of systems, which are fictitious entities), the consequences of its activities are one way or another assigned to individuals.

It seems appropriate to endow AI with the object characteristics of an intellectual complex — in line with property complexes in civil law, assigning initial rights to computer program developers. Considering AI as a subject of civil legal relations seems not only unjustified, but also prevents a doctrinal solution to the issue of legal personality, which is a prerequisite for the formation of the norms of current legislation.
Heterogeneous distribution of dynamic stress drop and relative fault strength recovered from the results of waveform inversion: the 1984 Morgan Hill, California, earthquake
Authors: Mikumo Takeshi , Miyatake Takashi
Published: March 2024

The dynamic rupture process of the 1984 Morgan Hill, California, earthquake (M = 6.2) has been investigated on the basis of a three-dimensional (3D) dynamic shear crack model, from previous waveform inversion results. For this purpose, a locking fracture criterion is introduced for rupture propagation, from which a lower bound of the peak shear stress just before rupturing, and hence of the relative fault strength, has been estimated at each fault segment. The distribution of static and dynamic stress drops has also been independently evaluated from that of fault slips by linear and nonlinear inversion procedures, respectively.

The results show that large slips located from the hypocenter to about 10 km and 14 to 17 km along the strike at depths between 8 and 12 km result from local dynamic stress drops exceeding 40 and 140 bars, respectively. Negative stress drops down to −15 bars are required to explain very low slips over a shallow fault section. If a non-negative stress-drop condition is imposed, somewhat larger slips are obtained there than those from the waveform inversion. The above results suggest that there could be a zone of velocity-strengthening frictional behavior in the shallow crust, which may have arrested slip motion during rupture propagation. The strength excess is found to be generally small but somewhat larger at a small zone that has delayed rupture propagation. The dynamic rupture initiated from a small nucleus zone with a low stress drop, propagated southeastward, breaking the deeper fault section with high stress drop, and then broke a relatively high strength zone after a short time of arrest, with highest stress drop.
Implementation of NCCARE360, a Digital Statewide Closed-Loop Referral Platform to Improve Health and Social Care Coordination: Evidence from the North Carolina COVID-19 Support Services Program
Authors: Drake Connor , McPeek Hinz Eugenia , Granger Bradi B. , Granados Isa , Rader Abigail , Pitcher Ariana , McNeil Shemecka , Bleser William K. , Avery Carolyn , Prvu Bettger Janet , Tenenbaum Elena , Shepherd-Banigan Megan , Wertman Eleanor , McNerney Lisa , Mortiboy Marissa , Purakal John , Sangvai Dev , Spratt Susan
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Efforts to improve population health by being responsive to patients’ social and economic conditions will benefit from care models and technologies that assess and address unmet social needs. In 2019, NCCARE360 launched in North Carolina as the first state­wide digital care coordination network to “close the loop” on referrals between community-based organizations (CBOs), health service providers, and social service agencies. The platform creates a shared network for sending and receiving electronic referrals and track client outcomes.

Methods

As a case study, we compare NCCARE360 resolution rates for community resource referrals originating from a large integrated health system primarily in Durham County from September 1, 2020, through February 28, 2021. In the first year, COVID-19 Support Ser­vices Program (COVID-SSP) funding was available to reimburse associated CBOs for providing food assistance and case management services. We compared this with the same period the following year after funds had been exhausted. We present frontline implementation experiences and highlight opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for NCCARE360 implementation.

Results

Multi-level considerations for individual end users, organizations adopting the platform, and policymakers are presented. Addi­tionally, we find that when COVID-SSP funding was available, more referrals were placed (3,220 cases) and referrals were more likely to be resolved (88% resolution rate) when compared to the same time frame when funds were no longer available (860 cases; 30% resolution rate). These results underscore the importance of reimbursement mechanisms and funding.

Limitations

The examination of referral rates is observational and may not generalize to other contexts.

Conclusion

The shift to value-based care is an opportunity to embrace structural solutions to health and social care fragmentation. There is also an opportunity to realize the potential of NCCARE360 and efforts like it to contain costs and improve health outcomes and equity.
Crystal Growth and Dielectric Study of the Niobate Series K3Sr2RNb10O30 (R = Lanthanide) of Tungsten Bronze Structure
Authors: Lahmar A. , Ganschow S. , Doerschel J. , Tsuzuku K. , Couzi M. , Elouadi B.
Published: March 2024

Fibre single crystals of K3Sr2RNb10O30 (R = La, Nd, Eu, Gd, Sm) have been successfully grown using the μ-pulling down method. Single crystal X-ray diffraction technique has confirmed that all isolated compounds crystallize with the tetragonal tungsten bronze structure. The elemental analyses of Nd- and Eucrystals using EDX has evidenced the presence of some inclusions corresponding to the composition KNb3O8. The presence of such compound in the matrix of the grown fibres could be interpreted as a revelation of the quaternary equilibrium involved during the crystal growth. Dielectric and Raman investigations within a wide temperature range [–150 °C; 400 °C], tend to confirm the existence of the same thermal anomalies. Although these anomalies are found at almost the same temperatures, the nature and the mechanisms of the so-revealed phase transitions are not yet totally evidenced.