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Epidemiological determinants of infant deaths occurring in a teaching hospital: an observational study
Authors: Soumyashree M. N. , Viveki R. G. , Halki Sunanda
Published: February 2019

Background: India has the highest number of infant deaths, contributing about 23% to the global burden of infant deaths. Sustainable development goal states that, by 2030, preventable deaths of new-borns and children under 5 years of age should be ended, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1000 live births. Aims of the study: (1) to understand the socio-demographic profile of the study cases, (2) to correlate the causes of infant deaths with age, parity and other obstetrics parameters.Methods: The present study was undertaken for the period of one year from January to December 2016. The study included 120 deceased infants from department of Pediatrics, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) Hospital, Belagavi. Information regarding socio-demographic profile, antenatal, intranatal and infant details were collected using a structured questionnaire.Results: 61.6% of study cases were male and three-fourth of them resided in rural area. 56.2% of the deceased infants were LBW, followed by VLBW (34.9%) and ELBW (8.9%).  The common causes of death among the deceased infants were prematurity (45%) followed by, birth asphyxia (34.2%), sepsis (12.5%), pneumonia (3.3%) and congenital anomalies and other (2.5%).Conclusions: Age of the infants, gestational age, place of delivery, delivery assisted and LBW were associated with infant deaths. There is a need for proper implementation of programmes related to mother and child health care.
Clinical safety profile of Premi-Rab a new indigenous equine rabies immunoglobulin for cat III animal bite victims at anti rabies clinic of a tertiary care hospital, Karnataka
Authors: Rajagopal Jahnavi , M. R. Mythily , B. R. Harish , Swamy Padmaja
Published: February 2019

Background: WHO guidelines recommend for treating Cat III animal bite victims with local infiltration of Equine Rabies Immunoglobulin (ERIG) into and around animal bite wounds followed by anti-rabies vaccine (ARV).The main reason for non-use of ERIGs by medical profession is the fear of anaphylaxis and laborious process. The present study was taken up with the objectives to assess the clinical safety of a new ERIG, describe sociodemographic profile of ERIG recipients and compliance to Intra Dermal Rabies Vaccine (IDRV), who reported to Anti Rabies Clinic (ARC) of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya.Methods: Descriptive study at ARC, MIMS, Mandya for a period of one year. The data was collected using structured questionnaire. The data was entered into Microsoft excel and results were expressed using descriptive statistics.Results: The study revealed that cat III animal bite victims were 3400 (56.3%), of these only 545 (16.0%) opted for the new ERIG. Skin Sensitivity Test (SST) showed positive results in 17 (3.1%) cases. Among the ERIG recipients 28 (5.1%) had mild adverse reaction to ERIG. The compliance rate was 49.2% for all 4 doses of IDRV.Conclusions: 3.1% showed positive result to SST. 5.1% had mild adverse reaction to ERIG.
A hospital-based cross-sectional study on yoga and meditation in patients of hypertension in Western India
Authors: Sarkar Amrita , Roy Debjit , V. Bundela Chintan , Gohel Aniruddha , R. Makwana Naresh , V. Parmar Dipesh
Published: February 2019

Background: Yoga and meditation hold promise as a non-pharmacological management of hypertension as they have shown to lower blood pressure. This study aimed at (1) assessing the awareness about benefits of yoga and meditation in hypertension among patients and finding its socio-demographic correlates, (2) estimating the practice of yoga and meditation in hypertensives, its pattern and impact on blood pressure control.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 hypertensive patients. Statistical association was tested with chi square and independent t tests.Results: It was observed that only 9% respondents were aware of the benefits of yoga and meditation in hypertension while 12.8% practised the same. On probing it was found that these 3.8% practised yoga and meditation only because their physician had advised them to do so without even knowing their benefits. This points out the importance of physician advice which can be even more effective if pros and cons are properly explained. People who were aware of the benefits were 51.9 times more likely to practise them (p<0.001). Highly significant association was observed between awareness regarding lifestyle modifications like yoga and meditation and gender, socioeconomic status, education and locality (urban non-slum/urban slum/rural).Conclusions: The complementary use of non-pharmacological treatment or lifestyle modifications like yoga and meditation can go a long way to lower blood pressure and such options need to be provided by the health care providers and the gap in awareness elicited in our study needs to be addressed.
An organization based cross-sectional study of occupational injuries among bridge construction workers in an urban area of Mumbai
Authors: Kaur Daljeet , Rajan lilare Rushali , Dilip Rathod Neeta , Datta Bibhash , Kaswan Pradeep
Published: February 2019

Background: Occupational injuries are matter of consideration and purport to be raising cost directly like in illnesses and accidents, loss of employment, disability and loss of productivity and subsequently to families and Society. However, there is paucity of studies to elucidate the state of affairs in most of the part of India. The Present study dictates the prevalence of injury and associated factors among Bridge Construction workers in urban area of Mumbai. Objectives are (1) to study prevalence of injury among bridge construction workers, (2) to identify the factors related to such occupational injuries.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among bridge construction workers in urban area of Mumbai from August 2017 to December 2017. Sample size was 150 by convenient method sampling which were selected randomly.Results: The prevalence of injury among Bridge making was 25.7% in past 3 months. Factors like not using protective devices, smoking, tobacco chewing, lack of sleep, work experience were factors associated with suffering.Conclusions: In the study dictating construction workers health and safety in an urban area of Mumbai, where higher prevalence of injury (25.7%) reported in bridge workers in an urban area of Mumbai. If intense mediation are not established then work absenteeism, drooping of work output, occupation related ailments, disabilities and casualties  would remain in existence a major problem among construction workers .Therefore programmes to alleviation the load exhibited by construction related injuries should focus on work safety training, monitoring of health and substance abuse in work area.
A study on prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adult tuberculosis patients in tertiary health care centre, Hyderabad
Authors: Laxmi S.Bhavana , Kandikonda Sri Harsha , Vemuri Jyothi Lakshmi Naga , Rao R. L. Lakshman
Published: February 2019

Background: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem and is among top ten causes of deaths worldwide. People with diabetes are three times at higher risk of getting infected with tuberculosis. Globally 10.4 million TB cases exists of them 10% are linked to diabetes. In India 13% of Tuberculosis cases were diabetic. DM has been reported to modify the clinical features of TB. The objectives were to study the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adult tuberculosis patients registered in DOTS centre in tertiary health care centre, Hyderabad and to study the clinical profile of tuberculosis in study subjects.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 4 DOTS centres under tertiary health care facility, Hyderabad. Sample size 200 was calculated using formula 4PQ/L2. Study subjects were registered adult tuberculosis patients attending DOTS centre and undergoing anti tuberculosis treatment. Data from study subjects was obtained by interview method using semi structured questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic parameters and clinical parameters.Results: Out of 200 patients, the prevalence of DM was found to be 18% (n=36). Increasing age (p<0.000), male sex (p=0.04), low BMI (p=0.02), family history of TB (p=0.017), Sputum positive severity (p=0.0008) are significantly associated with DM-TB comorbidity and clinical manifestations like bilateral involvement (p=0.151), multi lobes (p=0.243), other associated lung diseases (p=0.154), treatment category (p=0.8203) are not significantly associated with DM-TB comorbidity.Conclusions: Bidirectional screening of TB and DM will detect early and prevent complications of comorbiditiy.
A cross sectional study on health status and prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases among auto rickshaw drivers of Hyderabad, Telangana
Authors: . Asma , Thomas Vimala , Jyothsna C. , Manju Sri , Sowmya C. , Govardhana Devi C. , Varun Kumar D. , Ravali D. , Yeshaswini D. , Mohan D. Ram
Published: February 2019

Background: Auto rickshaws form 10-20% of daily motorized urban transport and ensure connectivity and easy access throughout congested Indian cities. Harmful lifestyles practiced by auto rickshaw drivers like irregularity of meals, bad posture while driving, sedentary lifestyle predisposes them to many gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular diseases. This study was taken to assess the risk factors of non-communicable diseases among of auto rickshaw drivers. Objectives of the study were to estimate the proportion of various non-communicable diseases among study population and to assess various risk factors for non- communicable diseases among study population.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 100 auto rickshaw drivers, aged above 20 years commuting at bus terminus and railway station in Hyderabad, Telangana using a predesigned questionnaire from May to July 2018.Results: The mean age of the study population was found to be 41.58±10.9 years. Around 14% of study subjects had history of diabetes mellitus and 15% hypertension. About 69% were overweight or obese, 41% had refractive errors and majority had musculoskeletal problems. The mean duration of physical activity was found to be 35±7 minutes/day.Conclusions: The prevalence of cardio vascular disease risk factors i.e. tobacco smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity was found to be quite high among auto rickshaw drivers. Early precautionary measures, regular medical check-up and prompt interventions are necessary for managing risk factors.
Awareness on health insurance and health care costs among non-communicable disease patients attending a tertiary care centre
Authors: Jebamalar J. , Kumar P. K. Kailash
Published: February 2019

Background: The silent epidemic of non-communicable diseases threatens to retard the progress towards curbing catastrophic health expenditure. The present study aimed to describe the level of awareness about and utilisation of health insurance and to measure the healthcare costs for non-communicable diseases.Methods: A total of 354 adult patients suffering from non-communicable diseases, who reside in Villupuram district and attend the NCD clinic in the Government medical college hospital, Villupuram were studied over a period of 6 months.Results: 77% of the subjects were aware of health insurance. The most frequent source of information was local government officials and the hospitals themselves. 74.01% had availed some form of health insurance. There was a moderately strong correlation between loss of wages and total health expenses. The incidence of catastrophic health expenditure due to NCD clinic visits was around 7%.Conclusions: The absence of outpatient costs in the covers of most health insurance schemes may be decreasing their effectiveness in controlling catastrophic health expenditure.
Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among jail inmates
Authors: Malik J. S. , Singh Paritev , Beniwal Meenu , Kumar Tarun
Published: February 2019

Background: There are about 1387 prisons in the country with an authorized accommodation of 356,561; however, the total number of jail inmates is 418536 indicating severe overcrowding in prisons. Prison population is an underserved section of the society. Often their health problems are neglected. They carry a much greater burden of illness than other members of the society; they harbour diseases that are determined both by the environment out of which they come and by the prison in which they live. Therefore, present study was conducted with the aim of studying the mental health status of persons from a section of our society, who were condemned by law and are behind the high walls.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out on 400 convicted inmates in district jail, Rohtak, Haryana over the period of one and half years. Data was collected by interview method using DASS-21 scale and analysed by SPSS 20.0 and Chi square test was applied for results.Results: The prevalence of depression came out to be 18.5%, anxiety came out to be 8% and stress was found to be prevalent in 8% of the convicted inmates confined in jail which was much higher in comparison to general population.Conclusions: As the prevalence of depression, stress and anxiety was found much higher in convicts than the general population, there should be a timely screening, diagnosis and appropriate intervention to combat the mental health problems.
A cross-sectional study on the factors influencing juvenile delinquency in the government juvenile home, Hyderabad, Telangana
Authors: Vemuri Jyothi Lakshmi Naga , Rao R. L. Lakshman , Roohen Sara , Kiranmayee G.
Published: February 2019

Background: Juvenile is a boy who has not attained 16 yrs and a girl who has not attained 18 yrs. Any offence thefts/robbery, attempt to murder/murder, rape, addictions and any deviation from normal behavior like truancy, vandalism, immorality and ungovernability is termed as delinquency. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) (2016), Telangana is holding 16th rank and among the metropolitan cities, Hyderabad is contributing to 11th rank based on percentage share in India on Juvenile crime. The objective of the study was to study the factors influencing the juvenile delinquency.Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional study is carried out for a period of three months in the Government Juvenile homes of Hyderabad, Telangana. All the inmates of the male and female juvenile homes (n=200) available at the time of study who were willing to participate were interviewed. Those who were sick and not cooperative were excluded. A semi-structured questionnaire completed through interviews and studying the subjects’ records and ISRD3 questionnaire were used. Institutional ethical clearance was taken before starting the study.Results: 77.5% (155) were males and 22.5% (55) were females. 16.5% (33) were 6-10 yr age group and 83.5% (167) were above 11 yrs. The mean age (yrs) is 14.02±2.96. 18% (36) didn’t attend school and 82% (164) attended school. Age, sex, school attending and the time spent with the parents have shown significance (p<0.05) in the delinquency.Conclusions: The peer influence, smart phone usage, influence of movies and truancy from home also showed significance (p<0.05) in the delinquency.
Prevalence of social anxiety disorder and its determinants among undergraduate medical students of East Delhi
Authors: . Preeti , Das Parnava
Published: February 2019

Background: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a persistent fear of situations where a person is exposed to a possibility of being under scrutiny. This may lead to decreased academic performance which in turn can lead to depression and suicidal tendencies. Thus, medical students are more vulnerable since they are subjected to stress and academic pressure. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence and determinants of SAD among medical undergraduate students.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study done among 404 undergraduate students of a Medical College in east Delhi. Data was collected using a questionnaire containing sociodemographic details and Social interaction anxiety scale (SIAS). Data analysis was done by MS Excel and SPSS 20.0 using frequencies, chi squared test and multiple logistic regression.Results: The mean age of the participants was 20.7 years with 75% males and two-third belonging to upper class. It was found that 12.62% of the study participants were having social phobia and 5.95% were having social anxiety. The determinants found to be significant by univariate analysis were language barrier, body image perception, facial appearance perception and academic performance satisfaction. However, after applying multiple logistic regression it was found out that language barrier (OR-4.36, 95% CI=1.567-12.165, p=0.005) and facial appearance perception (OR-2.98, 95% CI=1.206-7.375, p=0.018) were the main determinants of SAD.Conclusions: Early detection and appropriate intervention needs to be done among the students as they are the most vulnerable and most malleable.
Emergence of visceral leishmaniasis in Kollam district, Kerala, southern India
Authors: Sandhya R. , Rakesh P. S. , Dev Soumya
Published: February 2019

An outbreak investigation was initiated following an unusual occurence of kala azar reported among people residing in the tribal belt of Kulathupuzha area, eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala, Southern India. 2 cases of kala azar were investigated during 2016-2018. Epidemiological analysis indicated no epidemiological link between the cases. However the Visceral leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis intruding into newer regions pose a major threat to ongoing leishmaniasis elimination and maintenance programs.
Odd hours auspicious caesarean sections
Authors: Kaur Harpreet , Shukla Veena , Mathur Sharda , Mathur Arun
Published: February 2019

In clinical practice, various obstetrical indications lead to the need to perform caesarean section deliveries in order to ensure maternal safety and favourable neonatal out comes. World Health Organization (WHO), in accordance with scientific evidence has stated that maximum safe limit of caesarean sections in any region throughout the globe is 10-15%. However, many countries including India have shown much higher rates during researches. Socio cultural factors like auspicious dates and time of deliveries also have a hidden role to play in these rising caesarean trends, in which the babies are delivered at the desired day and time for bright future as predicted by astrologers. This practice may be full of hazards and complications for mother, baby, as well as the medical and paramedical personnel. In addition, the resource crunch created in society by unnecessary surgeries may also hamper treatment of deserving patients.
Functional outcome of diaphyseal fractures of forearm in adolescents treated with TENS
Authors: Goyal Divyanshu , Sharma S. L. , Meena Laxmikant , Lamoria Ravindra , Bansal Mahesh
Published: February 2019

Background: A retrospective case series study was done on forearm diaphyseal fracture in adolescents treated with TENS (titanium elastic nailing system). Purpose of the study was analysis of functional outcome of TENS in forearm diaphyseal fractures in children between 12-18 year age group.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 30 patients operated by same senior surgeon during the period from March 2014 to February 2015 with closed diaphyseal forearm fractures in age group 12–18 years treated with TENS in whom closed reduction could not be achieved. Nail diameter taken as 33-40% of narrowest diameter of diaphysys were introduced proximally in ulna and distally in radius under image intensifier in closed manner. Postoperatively, patients encouraged for active shoulder, elbow and finger movements and suture removal done after 2 weeks. Patients were followed up for minimum period of one year.  

Results: In terms of union and range of motion using Anderson et al criteria 24 patients had excellent results, 4 patients had satisfactory results and one patient had poor result having non-union of ulna. Two patients had superficial infection at the nail entry site which eventually resolved. One patient lost for follow up.

Conclusions: We conclude that TENS in both bone forearm fractures in adolescent age group in terms of union and range of motion is a minimally invasive and effective method of fixation.
Redes y negocios en la cuenca amazónica, 1890-1914
Authors: Granados Oscar
Published: February 2019

Este artículo identifica la formación de redes y el desarrollo de negocios alrededor de la extracción y el comercio de caucho y cacao en la cuenca amazónica durante el periodo de 1890 a 1914. A través del uso de fuentes primarias y la incorporación de la ciencia de redes se explora la dinámica de los negocios, así como su evolución ante los cambios fronterizos y la reducida presencia institucional. Estos elementos no limitaron la construcción de redes locales y globales de comerciantes, banqueros, políticos y diplomáticos quienes vincularon a la Amazonia al circuito económico internacional como un solo espacio y transformaron su topología.
The additional diagnostic value of NLR and PLR for CA-125 in the differential diagnosis of endometrioma and benign ovarian cysts in women of reproductive age: a retrospective case-control study
Authors: KALEM Ziya , ŞİMŞİR Çoşkun , BAKIRARAR Batuhan , NAMLI KALEM Müberra
Published: February 2019

Objectives: Aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic value of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for cancer antigen-125 (CA-125) in a differential diagnosis of endometrioma from benign ovarian cysts. Methods: In this retrospective study, the medical data of a total of 213 patients aged < 40 years who underwent laparoscopic or laparotomic surgery for ovarian cysts between April 2015 and June 2018 were analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups, as those with endometriomas and those with other benign ovarian cysts, all which had been confirmed histopathologically. Data on age, body mass index (BMI), preoperative US findings, complete blood count analysis results, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, and the presence of dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and chronic pelvic pain were recorded. Results: NLR, PLR and CA-125 were increased in the patients with endometrioma, although increases in the NLR and PLR alone or combined did not contribute to the sensitivity or specificity of CA-125. Conclusions: The results of our study suggest that NLR and PLR did not contribute to the diagnostic value of CA-125 in the preoperative differential diagnosis of endometriomas or other benign ovarian cysts. In addition, CA-125 was not associated with clinical symptoms, although a relationship was identified between NLR and dysmenorrhea, and between PLR and lesion size, which may be the research focus of further studies.
Enhance the Performance of Associative Memory by Using New Methods
Authors:   Hafsa Mehboob,   Hammad Ahmad Niaz
Published: February 2019

Data or instructions that are regularly used are saved in cache so that it is very easy to retrieve for the purpose of increase the cache performance. Evaluating the execution of multi-core systems the part of the cache memory is very important. A multicore processor is shared circuit in which two or more processors are joined to enhance the performance and perform multiple tasks. This paper describes the performance of cache memory based on cache access time, miss rate and miss penalty. Cache mapping methods are defined to increase the performance of cache but it face many difficulties. Some methods and algorithms are used to decrease these difficulties. In this paper describes the study of recent competing processors to evaluate the cache memory performance.
Designing of Low Cost Arduino Based Ultrasonic SONAR System
Authors:   Khudaija-tul- Murtaza,   Hamza Imtiaz
Published: February 2019

Sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging) was covertly created by few countries during the reign of World War II. SONAR can be used to detect some moving object. It helps in the measurement of distance and angle from the observer. It works on the principle of Doppler shift. The designing of cheaper SONAR system for security purpose is the requirement of an industry. In this research Paper, the designing and implementation of Arduino based SONAR system using ultrasonic sensor are presented. The device is able to detect the object, calculate its distance (up to 30cm) and can determine the elevation angle. It provides a cheaper solution for security purposes.
Development of a Novel In-Situ-Generated Foamed Gel as Temporary Plugging Agent Used for Well Workover: Affecting Factors and Working Performance
Authors: Jia Hu , Yang Xin-Yu , Zhao Jin-Zhou
Published: February 2019

Foams can be used as well-killing fluid for workover operation in low-pressure oil and/or gas wells. However, foams usually come from gas injection under high pressure or high-speed stirring, which is complicated, expensive, and hazardous. In addition, the foam's stability is still limited by the current method of adding viscous polymer or the single crosslinking between the polymer and single crosslinking agent. This paper explores a simple and safe in-situ generating procedure under surface conditions by virtue of the coefficient function of the CO2-gas-producing chemicals (GPCs) and the foaming agent. The foam stability is enhanced through the double crosslinking with the application of chromium acetate III (Cr3+) and polyethyleneimine (PEI), which guarantees its stability in the wellbore. This systematic study consists of optimization of different foaming agents, gel bases, and the effect of the GPC compositions (carbonate and acid) and their quantity, a macroscopic comparison of the stability and rheological properties of the double crosslinking and the common single crosslinking systems, with further investigation of their stability differences through microscopic research, and a coreflooding experiment to evaluate working performance. Within 4 days, the density of this novel foamed gel varies from 0.711 to 0.910 g/cm3 at 35°C, satisfying the present operation requirements for density and stability. This is because of the function of the GPCs and foaming agent, which means that finer foams can be obtained to achieve target low density. Meanwhile, on the basis of the double crosslinking, a more compact gel structure is formed; thus the stability can be effectively improved. Results also demonstrated that this foamed gel shows a favorable performance of low fluid loss and temporary plugging, and the gas-permeability-recovery rate is up to 93.90%, which proves the gel to be effective for formation-damage control. This study suggests that the novel in-situ-generated foamed gel has the potential to achieve favorable well-workover performance in low-pressure and low-temperature reservoirs.
Agosto 1999
Authors: El Colegio de San Luis Revista De
Published: February 2019

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Direitos Humanos no Ensino Superior Brasileiro: estudo de caso do curso de Especialização em Direitos Humanos e Cidadania da Universidade Federal do Pampa – Campus Jaguarão
Authors: Cunha Vagner Silva da , Melo Alan Dutra de
Published: February 2019

O presente trabalho trata da inserção da temática dos direitos humanos no ensino superior na Universidade Federal do Pampa, Campus Jaguarão/RS, junto ao curso de Pós-Graduação lato sensu denominado Especialização em Direitos Humanos e Cidadania, ofertado em três edições: 2013, 2014 e 2016. A metodologia ampara-se no estudo de caso e, como fonte da pesquisa, foram utilizados análise de documentos, incluindo o projeto do curso em sua primeira edição, e o quantitativo dos ingressantes e concluintes nas suas três edições bem como referências bibliográficas da área. As considerações finais da pesquisa revelaram o êxito da proposta implementada face ao número de egressos, em virtude da existência de uma demanda reprimida para a formandos em cursos de direito e áreas afins, além da necessidade de se ampliar estudos nessa área, tendo em vista o avanço das políticas neoliberais em escala global.
Debates sobre culturas alimentares: conversas em torno da cultura alimentar brasileira
Authors: SILVA ANTONIO CARLOS BARBOSA
Published: February 2019

O presente artigo apresenta uma atividade em educação alimentar e nutricional (EAN) no campo das políticas públicas de alimentação brasileira e foi desenvolvida em uma escola pública. A intervenção foi promovida pela PROGRAD - Núcleo de Ensino da Unesp de Assis e pelo Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social e Combate à Fome/CNPq/Sesan – Processo 407514/2012-0. A preocupação do trabalho foi salvaguardar a cultura e história que adorna a alimentação brasileira e apresentá-la aos estudantes de ensino médio de uma escola pública como elemento constituinte da identidade cultural e social do Brasil. Através de respaldos da educação crítica e da psicologia histórico-cultural e sócio-histórico subsidiou-se rodas de conversa e oficinas de culinária a respeito da alimentação brasileira junto a três grupos abertos de alunos entre nove e treze anos. O trabalho demonstrou que educação alimentar e nutricional é uma ação que pode prover: a saúde nutricional da população; possibilitar a reflexão sobre o comportamento alimentar, que atualmente é moldado pela indústria alimentar; valorizar as tradições alimentares; diminuir a preferência por alimentos ultraprocessados, calóricos, energéticos e prejudiciais à saúde.
Professores egressos: formação docente e saberes da experiência
Authors: Monteiro Edenar Souza , Frigeri Gregorio Vittori , Almeida Rafael , Mendes Leia Laura Souza
Published: February 2019

O objetivo deste estudo é conhecer e analisar o percurso de escolarização de egressos do curso de Pedagogia da Universidade de Cuiabá, salientando a formação docente e os saberes da experiência. Para alcançar os resultados utilizou-se a abordagem metodológica qualitativa narrativa, realizando a aplicação de questionários abertos e entrevistas semiestruturadas com professores dos Anos Iniciais da Educação Básica, egressos da Universidade de Cuiabá, Campus Beira Rio I. Dados empíricos apontaram que devido às adversidades vivenciadas, parte dos acadêmicos, ao longo do curso, são acometidos por sobrecarga emocional quando se deparam com os afazeres pessoais, a dedicação dos estudos e a busca de conciliar a vida cotidiana com a vida acadêmica - considerando que a vida acadêmica exige um alto grau de dedicação, além de atividades extraclasses que são necessárias ao cumprimento das ementas. Entende-se por vida cotidiana as obrigações com os filhos, esposos e afazeres domésticos. As narrativas produzidas pelas professoras se revelaram como um elemento de reflexão da formação docente, que demonstraram mais consciência de sua própria prática incluindo a reflexão, a avaliação e o aprimoramento do trabalho pedagógico. Ficou evidente que o curso de Pedagogia possibilitou o contato com as aprendizagens durante o Estágio, com a teoria durante o período de formação, além da troca de conhecimento com as colegas de curso, construindo elementos significativos que resultaram na formação docente, fortalecendo o significado do que é ser professor.
From Love to Family Happiness: a Theoretical Model for Javanese Family
Authors: Andayani Budi , Ancok Djamaludin , Wulan Ratna
Published: February 2019

This study empirically tested a model involving Marital Commitment, Positive Communication Style, and Family Process as mediators that support the influence of Love to Family Happiness. A total of 201 families consisting of father, mother, and one adolescent representing all the children in the family, participated in this study. Family participants have the characteristics of average numbers of children of 2-3, with spouses married for more than 10 years, with senior high school or college education level, were intact families, spouses were not in the process to divorce, and the whole family lived together. Children participants were junior or senior high school students in Yogyakarta. Participants were asked to fill in several related scales. Family Happiness Scale, Family Process Scale and Scale of Positive Communication Style responded by the three groups of participants, namely Father, Mother, and Children. Love Scale, and Marital Commitment Scale were responded by husbands and wives. To test the model Structural Equation Modeling was applied using LISREL 8.80 program. The result shows the theoretical mediating model of Marital Commitment, Positive Communication Style, and Family Process strengthen the influence of Love on Family Happiness fit with the data. This suggests that (1) marital commitment and positive communication styles are important personal characteristics for the realization of family happiness, or in other words, love is insufficient for the realization of family happiness; (2) family process has a strong role as a mediator between marital commitment and positive communication style together, on family happiness. Further concluded theoretically that the essence of the realization of family happiness is rukun that includes closeness, bonding, and caring, which manifest in cooperation among family members.
The Role of Universities Sport in the Promotion of Social Equality and Integration
Authors: Lacerda-Magalhães Rui , Neves Almeida Helena
Published: February 2019

This paper understands Sports as a holistic phenomenon with a fundamental role in the promotion and maintenance of well-being as an historical and social practice, connected with the construction of the world and its significances. Universities Sports plays a fundamental role in the Higher Education Institution’s governance, as well as in the life of the students who attend them and the academic community. The role of Universities Sports is analysed according to the promotion of Social Equality and Integration, in the dimensions of Social Status perception, Respect, Mutual Consideration, Concern about the Similar One, as well as in the Notions of Community, Fraternity and Solidarity. Reflexions are established upon Gender Equality, Respect for Sexual Orientation, Ethnic Diversity, Violence and Access to Goods and Opportunities. Assuming a constructivist ontological understanding and an interpretative epistemological reasoning, this investigation presents a Transnational Multiple Case-Study, comparing Universities Sport organization in Portugal and in Italy, using Mixed Methods. The main outcome establishes a close relationship between Universities Sport and the Goals of the Southern European Social States, indicating a dialog between these and the production of a welfare society. The role of Sport as a catalyst for social change is also explored, as it diverts the focus from the individual to the community level, promoting the accountability and the training of the subject for a responsible and constructive social intervention in the public and private spheres.
The Emancipated Student: Rethinking Knowledge, Equality and Democracy
Authors: Bakhtiar Siavash
Published: February 2019

This paper’s ambition is to act as a short memento for novice language teachers. It is based on a reflexive practice that stems from my personal work experience as secondary school language teacher. Drawing upon Jacques Rancière’s portrayal of the paradoxical relation between explanation and emancipation, and Gaston Bachelard’s notion of epistemological obstacle, the article aims at giving way to a reflexion on the challenges of teaching a foreign language to a group of students coming from a particular cultural linguistic background in a secondary school. According to this perspective, which breaks away from common sense, the difficulties to learn of new language should not be understood in terms of lack or impairment, but rather as the presence of an a priori significant knowledge. From this alternative way to engage with education research emerges a political argument that does not envision equality between teachers and learners, and their emancipation, as a postponed goal, but instead as a presupposition to any democratic teaching practice.
Polarities of Compulsory Education from the Perspective of Parents and Kindergarten Teachers
Authors: Majerčíková Jana , Navrátilová Hana
Published: February 2019

This empirical study deals with the issue of compulsory education in kindergartens, which was implemented in the Czech Republic in 2017. Children aged 5 must attend kindergarten or opt for individual home-schooling. The intention of this Czech educational policy step was to raise the preparedness and eligibility of children for compulsory primary school education and to eliminate or compensate for potential handicaps when detected. The aim of the research was to document the reflections of parents and kindergarten teachers on the realization of the compulsory pre-school education, specifically the concerns and other reactions of the adults and the children themselves. The data collection was performed by two means: a questionnaire filled in by 305 parents within which predominantly open questions were analyzed, and the method of thematic writing by kindergarten teachers. In the second case twenty-nine texts averaging 2500 characters were obtained. To process the data we used the content analysis method based on open coding. Several significant findings were disclosed characterizing compulsory pre-school education, notably regarding ambivalence. The parents’ attitudes are based on preferences and necessities of pre-school education (as opposed to individual home-schooling) for their children’s further educational career, however, the strict legal obligation to ensure children’s kindergarten attendance was disputed. The teachers welcome the expected improvement of the children’s preparedness; at the same time, they perceive a borderline shift regarding the follow-up childhood stage traditionally connected with entering primary school. The teachers also identify the changing attitudes of children in transition from an institution where they “go to play” while their parents work, to that of a learning place with a status similar to that of primary school.
City Branding and the Tourist Gaze: City Branding for Tourism Development
Authors: Jojic Sonia
Published: February 2019

For many years now the topic of city branding has gained a significant interest in both the academics and policy maker’s specified fields. As many cities tend to compete globally in attracting tourism, investment or talents, the concepts of brand strategy has been increasingly adopted from the commercial filed and has been applied to the urban development, regeneration and quality of life of cities. Nevertheless, city branding helps in increasing the status of the place as touristic destination, residential, or business location. As many places are mainly branded as touristic destinations, urban tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of worldwide tourism market. Thus this article intends to explore the essence of city branding related to tourism and John Urry, “Tourist Gaze”; city image, and the relationship between city branding and its residents.
Motive for Social Justice and Students Activism at University Level
Authors: Serafimovska Eleonora , Markovikj Marijana
Published: February 2019

Student organizations exist to protect the rights and interests of their members. Therefore, if they are organized into representative student governments, students can be a very influential agent who shapes the policy of higher education, and build themselves as democratic force in the society. The purpose of this study conducted by Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research (ISPJR), Skopje was to consider student activism at university level in light of social justice motive. The data show that components of social justice motive influence the activism in Student Organization but also certainly proved that educational system of the country has serious omissions and errors in developing responsible and active youth and the country has to invest in its students because good student organization, in addition to exercising rights, freedoms and needs, and engaging in improving students’ standard and their well-being, means investing in an active, efficient, motivated and democratic youth.
Diagnostic Issues in Cases of Juvenile with Substance Abuse Problem in Forensic Psychology Field
Authors: Cugowski Mikołaj
Published: February 2019

The article deals with the issues related to the recently-increasing problem of addiction to psychoactive substances in the context of the process of demoralization and offenses committed by minors. By making a scientific and research analysis of the phenomenon, the author looks for risk factors for juveniles falling into the mechanism of addiction, with particular emphasis on the conditions of the family environment. The article is based on theories and reports from international scientific research of the discipline compared to the research carried out directly by the author and the results obtained. The study group consisted of 54 juveniles selected on the basis of research at the Family Diagnostic and Consultative Centers at the District Court in Katowice, where the author works as a specialist in forensic psychology. The research examined the relationship between the intensification of the addiction problem and such variable groups as: intellectual development, educational conditions, conditions of family socialization, social relations, manifestations of demoralization in teenage periods, current life circumstances and psychological variables. The application allows to show particularly important factors to be taken into account in the diagnostic process, as well as to answer the key question: whether the statistical addiction of adolescent addictions is a manifestation of their demoralization or is the main factor and consequence of criminal activities.
Exploring the Preschool Teachers’ Views on Professionalism, Quality of Education and Sustainability: International Study in Estonia and Turkey
Authors: Veisson Marika , Kabaday Abdülkadir
Published: February 2019

Since education is a dynamic process and open to contemporary changes, professionalism which is vitally important for the sustainability of teacher education, has gained importance. Recent studies have emphasised the relations between professionalism and quality of teacher education and sustainability. The aim of the current study was to interview preschool teachers and to explore their views and understandings about professionalism, quality of preschool education, and sustainability in Estonian and Turkish cultural contexts. In this study, qualitative research methods were used to analyse the data obtained from the participants. Fifteen preschool teachers from Estonia and 36 preschool teachers currently working in different parts of Turkey participated in the study. They were asked to respond to 15 open-ended questions about professionalism and quality of teacher education and sustainability. Content analysis techniques were used for coding, finding the themes, arranging the sub-themes for interpreting the data obtained. Some suggestions are made to the teachers and educational policy makers related to the research findings.
Changes in Thoughts and Actions as Requirements for a Sustainable Future: A Review of Recent Research on the Finnish Educational System and Sustainable Development
Authors: Hofman-Bergholm Maria
Published: February 2019

In numerous UN policy documents, a sustainable future through education is set in a key position; the UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development (UNESCO, 2018) is no exception. Therefore, it is of great importance to examine and report how different UN member countries work towards the implementation of sustainability at all levels of education. This article is a review of recently published research in Finland, with a focus on sustainability in the educational system. Specifically, the article deals with teacher education, combined with theoretical research around sustainability and systems thinking, to find a pathway forward. The main finding is that higher education in Finland cannot guarantee that student teachers are prepared enough to teach about sustainability. This issue is discussed and addressed in the last part of the article.
Science of Pedagogy: Theory of Educational Discipline and Practice
Authors: Žogla Irēna
Published: February 2019

The article addresses and provides an introduction to pedagogy in its capacity of science and a university discipline in the field of education sciences. Nowadays not only teacher education programmes are embedded in theories and follow transitions of pedagogy. These have become even more complex, therefore, challenge new discussions in the evolving importance of human relations and transition towards learning-centred science of pedagogy to underpin practice of competence-oriented education.

Based on the main historical processes in Latvia and along with informative insight into the practices of European universities and research, the article traces the traditional background of pedagogy, the challenging role of philosophy to foster understanding of pedagogy as a unique, well-structured science with its object of investigation, which is not being explored by any other science. Alongside the discrete field of education and constantly evolving research, pedagogy develops its theories, all-level practices and disciplines within tertiary and doctoral programmes; because of these its changing nature provides sustainability, cause critique and improvements to an extent which is resilient to multiple external forces.

The article highlights some current developments of pedagogy as a stable, open-to-diversity and innovative theory to underpin the process of formal and informal education. The understanding of pedagogy in its meaning of teacher philosophy-in-use leads to a discussion of the constant and changing components of the definition. The intellectual tradition of pedagogy has become a phenomenon and notion to be compared and clarified in the context of another phenomenon – education sciences. The conclusions remind therefore the benefit of adopting the science of pedagogy being a theory and practice of formal education.
Emotional Competence and Individual Style of Action of Future Teachers of Higher Education in the System of Education for Sustainable Development
Authors: Suleimenova Adilya , Ivanova Oksana
Published: February 2019

The article presents the results of a study of emotional competence and individual style of action of students – future teachers of higher education in the system of education for sustainable development (EDS). The theoretical analysis of the application possibilities of the system (ideas) of EDS is performed. The study highlights a number of competences that are consistent with the components of emotional competence and individual style of action. The study involves 20 students of pedagogical specialties from Almaty, Kazakh-stan. The components of emotional competence and individual style of action are investigated using self-assessment questionnaires. The article presents the answer to the question of whether there are stable links between the components of emotional competence and individual style of action as well as draws conclusions on the importance of developing emotional competence in the EDS system.
Attitudes toward Pillars of Sustainable Development: The Case for University Science Education Students in Jordan
Authors: Abu-Alruz Jamal , Hailat Salah , Al-Jaradat Mahmoud , Khasawneh Samer
Published: February 2019

The primary aim of the study is to determine the attitudes of science education students at a public university in Jordan toward sustainable development. The validated instrument has been applied to a sample of 198 university students taking science education classes. Descriptive analyses have been used to analyse the data collected. Results of the study indicate overall positive attitudes toward three pillars of sustainable development (economic viability, society, and education). However, students’ attitudes toward the environment as a pillar of sustainable development are negative. The study offers recommendations for theory and practice.