bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisão Sistemática da Literatura sobre a Utilização do Coding Dojo como Prática de Ensino em Programação
Authors: Santos Joel De Oliveira , Bezerra Fabiano Henrique De F. , Nunes Isabel Dillmann
Published: November 2024

A programação de computadores é uma competência essencial para ser desenvolvida na área de Tecnologia. No entanto, existem dificuldades na compreensão das disciplinas de programação. Metodologias ativas estão sendo exploradas para a melhoria do ambiente de aprendizagem, neste sentido o intuito deste artigo é realizar um levantamento sistemático sobre a metodologia ativa Coding Dojo e o contexto que está sendo aplicada. Os resultados destacam 13 trabalhos que aplicam a metodologia. A análise determinou a eficácia do Coding Dojo no Ensino de Programação, permitindo a construção de ambientes colaborativos, engajamento e assiduidade dos alunos. O estudo trouxe os benefícios e desafios associados ao uso dessa metodologia e os níveis de aplicação explorados.
Aplicação de Metaheurísticas Evolutivas na Mineração de Padrões Sequenciais de Aprendizagem em Ambientes de Ensino de Algoritmos
Authors: Maranhão Djefferson , Soares Neto Carlos De Salles
Published: November 2024

O presente trabalho analisa qualitativamente o emprego de metaheurísticas evolutivas na mineração de padrões sequenciais de aprendizagem em um ambiente de ensino de algoritmos. A questão central é como proporcionar uma melhor experiência de aprendizagem aos alunos dessa plataforma mediante a mineração dos padrões de navegação pelo conteúdo disponibilizado nesse ambiente. A abordagem proposta permite ao professor compreender de forma mais ampla a experiência de aprendizagem e o grau de engajamento do aluno. Com esses dados, o professor pode antecipar sinais de desmotivação e intervir para manter o aluno interessado e ativo na plataforma. A principal contribuição deste trabalho é demonstrar que essa abordagem pode gerar insights valiosos, como a necessidade de revisar um problema específico ou fornecer mais exemplos práticos aos alunos.
Desenvolvimento de Algoritmos Visuais de Dobraduras para Educação Matemática com Pensamento Computacional
Authors: Portal Lucas S. L. , Santos Leonardo T. , Bona Aline Silva de
Published: November 2024

As dobraduras de papel são um recurso encantador para abranger matemática e programação desplugada através da metodologia do Pensamento Computacional. O artigo faz uso de uma metodologia investigativa, do tipo pesquisa-ação, e aborda o desenvolvimento e o uso de algoritmos visuais de dobraduras de papel, contemplando tanto uma abordagem pictórica estática, através de séries de figuras, quanto cinética, por meio de vídeo, a fim de apresentar suas particularidades em relação a outros tipos de algoritmos, e o processo de aprender a aprender. Um resultado são as categorias das dobraduras, outro a autonomia dos estudantes em plugar a atividade, e a acessibilidade (inclusão) com as diferentes tecnologias usadas nos algoritmos para construir as dobraduras de papel.
Da Teoria à Prática: Resultados de uma Metodologia de Ensino de Pensamento Computacional para Pessoas Idosas
Authors: Medeiros Bianca Maciel , Lima Francisco Carlos Nascimento de , Cardoso Rayana M. M. , Campos Sarah Carlas Gomes de , Fernandes Vinicius Eudes Galdino , Nunes Isabel Dillmann
Published: November 2024

O Pensamento Computacional é uma das competências necessárias para resolução de problemas de forma lógica, ordenada e criativa. As pessoas idosas também devem ser inseridas nesse mundo para que possam permanecer ativas e saudáveis, promovendo não somente uma autonomia digital no consumo de informações, mas também como produtoras de tecnologias digitais. Assim, este artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar uma metodologia de ensino de Pensamento Computacional, que inicia com atividades desplugadas e finaliza com a programação em ferramentas digitais, aplicado a uma turma de 14 idosos. Como resultado, tem-se o ganho de habilidades inerentes ao processo de aprendizagem e principalmente, do desenvolvimento de habilidades digitais para o mundo atual.
Investigating the Influence of Affective State on Help Seeking: A Study with Novice Programmers
Authors: Rocha Hemilis Joyse Barbosa , Costa Evandro Barros
Published: November 2024

The research investigates how specific affective states, such as frustration, boredom, and anxiety, influence help-seeking behaviors in programming problem-solving activities. Carried out with 73 beginner programming students divided into two CS1 classes, the study uses an interactive learning environment to collect and analyze data from student interactions. The results reveal that negative affective states are significantly associated with the search for hints that offer ready-made answers to problems. One of the conclusions from these results is that negative affective states can motivate students to prefer quick and less challenging solutions, emphasizing the importance of considering the affective dimension in the design of interactive learning environments.
Exploring the effects of feedback on the problem-solving process of novice programmers
Authors: Rocha Hemilis Joyse Barbosa
Published: November 2024

The research investigates how specific affective states, such as frustration, boredom, and anxiety, influence help-seeking behaviors in problem-solving programming activities. Carried out with 73 beginner programming students divided into two CS1 classes, the study uses an interactive learning environment to collect and analyze data from student interactions. The results reveal that negative affective states are significantly associated with the search for clues that offer ready-made answers to problems. Furthermore, there is a correlation between boredom and anxiety reported by students. It is concluded that negative affective states can motivate students to prefer quick and less challenging solutions, emphasizing the importance of considering the affective dimension in the design of interactive learning environments.
Monitoramento do Engajamento de Estudantes em Atividades de Leitura de Textos no Ambiente Moodle por meio do PDFNoteTrack
Authors: Scavassa Marcelo B. A. , Pimentel Edson P. , Braga Juliana , Dotta Silvia
Published: November 2024

A falta de engajamento dos estudantes nas tarefas de aprendizagem é um dos fatores que pode levar ao insucesso escolar. O monitoramento do nível de engajamento possibilita que professores e estudantes busquem melhorias no processo de aprendizagem. Este A falta de engajamento dos estudantes nas tarefas de aprendizagem é um dos fatores que pode levar ao insucesso escolar. O monitoramento do nível de engajamento possibilita que professores e estudantes busquem melhorias no processo de aprendizagem. Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar a ferramenta PDFNoteTrack desenvolvida para apoiar o monitoramento do engajamento de estudantes em atividades de leitura de textos no ambiente Moodle, registrando elementos como tempo de interação, acesso às páginas e inserção de marcações e comentários no texto. O artigo apresenta também a avaliação da usabilidade da ferramenta por meio de um experimento com 69 estudantes de um curso de especialização à distância. Os resultados da aplicação do questionário System Usability Scale (SUS) indicam que, em média, os usuários avaliaram a usabilidade da ferramenta melhor do que o valor de referência.
Podcast como Ferramenta para a Aprendizagem no Ensino Médio: Um Estudo de Caso
Authors: Viana Thiago C. , Duarte José Carlos , Pessoa Marcela
Published: November 2024

Contexto: O uso de tecnologias digitais presentes no dia a dia dos jovens é uma alternativa eficaz para a construção de conhecimentos e para a promoção de uma aprendizagem ativa. Justificativa: o uso do podcast pode despertar o interesse dos estudantes pelo aprendizado e possibilidade de uma educação mais proxima do estudante. Objetivo: Investigar a eficácia da produção e participação em podcasts no aprendizado de estudantes do ensino médio. Método: condução de um estudo de caso para criação e participação de podcasts em sala de aula. Resultados: Os resultados mostram que houve um progresso no desempenho dos estudantes após a aplicação do podcast. Conclusão: Foi observado que a participação do podcast trouxe um impacto positivo na habilidade de comunicação desses estudantes e também serviu como uma ferramenta eficaz para a revisão do conteúdo escolar.
Letra-a-letra: Jogo colaborativo para alfabetização
Authors: Peixer Fernando Mendes , Cipriani Arthur Aleixo , Rocha Marcos Da , Rodrigues Renan De Souza , Heitmann Thomas , Moreira Benjamin Grando , Nesi Lucas Leandro
Published: November 2024

A alfabetização infantil é um desafio contemporâneo e uma necessidade no Brasil. Diversas estratégias são propostas para tornar o processo de aprendizado mais interativo e aumentar o engajamento de crianças, como brincadeiras e jogos eletrônicos com foco educacional. Este artigo apresenta o jogo Letra-a-letra, no qual duas crianças devem cooperar para, interagindo com os elementos do jogo, completar uma palavra que está incompleta e, através disso, exercitar seus conhecimentos da língua portuguesa e praticar o trabalho em equipe. Um protótipo é desenvolvido para avaliar a viabilidade e testar um controle próprio, um dispositivo de hardware que integra joystick, sensor RFID e potenciômetro, com interface não presente em controles convencionais.
Uma experiência de Capacitação Digital para Mulheres: Rumo à Inclusão Tecnológica
Authors: Felizardo Joana , Graciano Vitória , Figueiredo Ana Mara De , Guarisi Aline , Boechat Paola Gualande Ribeiro , Vicente Gabriely
Published: November 2024

A inclusão digital desempenha um papel crucial na melhoria da qualidade de vida das pessoas idosas, oferecendo acesso a serviços essenciais. Esse artigo reforça a importância da inclusão digital, especialmente para mulheres mais velhas, que muitas vezes enfrentam barreiras significativas ao acesso à tecnologia. O projeto conta com o curso que foi desenvolvido não apenas para capacitar essas mulheres com habilidades essenciais para a vida digital, mas busca promover sua independência, seu pensamento crítico e seu pensamento computacional.
Computação Física e Pensamento Computacional - Minha Casa Automatizada: Uma Proposta de Livro Didático para o 6° Ano
Authors: Flores Eloína Ferreira , Guedes Andrey De Jesus , Bentes Julian Coelho , Freitas Maria Lúcia P. de , Costa Junior Almir De Oliveira , Rivera José Anglada
Published: November 2024

A BNCC Computação recomenda que as habilidades do Pensamento Computacional (PC) sejam estimuladas na aprendizagem do alunos da Educação Básica, desde a Educação Infantil até o Ensino Médio. Diante disso, será necessário desenvolver materiais didáticos apropriados à idade desses estudantes e que considerem os direcionamentos curriculares e as realidades brasileiras. Este artigo (trabalho em andamento) apresenta uma proposta de livro didático que aborda o desenvolvimento de habilidades do Pensamento Computacional por meio da Computação Física para os alunos do sexto ano do Ensino Fundamental II.
Impacto da Gamificação no Aprendizado de Lógica: Promovendo o Pensamento Computacional e Adaptando aos Estilos de Aprendizagem
Authors: Cunha Alison Silva da , Aguiar Luana R. , Barbosa Fabiann Matthaus
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho investiga o impacto da gamificação no aprendizado de lógica e pensamento computacional, adaptando-se aos estilos de aprendizagem do usuário. A pesquisa apresenta o JungleLogic, um jogo educacional ambientado na Amazônia, que ensina raciocínio lógico utilizando os pilares do Pensamento Computacional. Os jogadores, guiados por personagens indígenas, enfrentam desafios em diferentes níveis de dificuldade, com atividades personalizadas para estilos de aprendizagem com base no Modelo VARK. Resultados preliminares mostram aceitação positiva do jogo, mas destacam a necessidade de mais fases para cobrir um maior número de temas.
Computação Física e Pensamento Computacional - Cidades Automatizadas: Uma Proposta de Livro Didático para o 7° Ano
Authors: Bentes Julian Coelho , Flores Eloína Ferreira , Guedes Andrey De Jesus , Freitas Maria Lúcia P. de , Costa Junior Almir De Oliveira , Rivera José Anglada
Published: November 2024

As habilidades de Pensamento Computacional (PC) têm sido consideradas essenciais para os indivíduos do século XXI. Nesse sentido, a BNCC Computação preconiza que essas habilidades devem ser incentivadas nos alunos desde a Educação Infantil até o Ensino Médio. Para isso, será necessário investir na criação de materiais didáticos apropriados às diferentes faixas etárias desses estudantes, considerando os direcionamentos curriculares e as particularidades do contexto educacional brasileiro. Diante disso, este artigo apresenta os resultados parciais do desenvolvimento de um livro didático que visa estimular as habilidades de Pensamento Computacional por meio da Computação Física, direcionado aos alunos do sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental II.
Mouse Button: Uma Tecnologia Assistiva para Inclusão Digital de Pessoas com Deficiência Motora ou Mobilidade Reduzida
Authors: Santos Romário Elias da S. , Silva Rildo de Cássio E. da , Batista Carlos A. , Souza Ellen Polliana R.
Published: November 2024

As tecnologias assistivas disponíveis no mercado possuem um alto custo, o que inviabiliza sua aquisição, afastando Pessoas com Deficiência ou com mobilidade reduzida do acesso a recursos computacionais essenciais para sua autonomia, representando uma barreira significativa para a inclusão digital desse público. Neste contexto, este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento do Mouse Button, um mouse adaptado de baixo custo destinado a PcD motora ou com mobilidade reduzida. Avaliação com público-alvo indica que o dispositivo possui um grande potencial para auxiliar as Pessoas com Deficiência na acessibilidade ao computador, além de ser uma opção economicamente acessível.
Investigating Student Dropout Risk in Higher Education through Machine Learning
Authors: Parra Pedro Mian , Godoi Muriel De Souza , Souza Francisco Carlos Monteiro , Souza Alinne C. Correa , Vismara Edgar De Souza , Mantovani Rafael Gomes
Published: November 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the student dropout rate in Higher Education. Various reasons are cited, such as difficulty learning the content, the proposed course structure, and lack of financial resources. This study explores machine learning (ML) in the student dropout problem. The experiments were conducted with a dataset from the Academic System of a Federal University listing different academic features of the students. They showed promising results, with Random Forest accurately predicting the student situation with an average F-Score of 0.959. However, most relevant features are expected and do not provide any new insight regarding the dropout imminence. Future experiments can fix it with a more robust feature engineering process.
Geohazards VR: Amalgamating Virtual Reality towards Geological Risk Assessment Teaching
Authors: Leite Silvio , Coura Laura , Delabrida Saul
Published: November 2024

Virtual reality (VR) technology offers a promising solution by providing an immersive and interactive learning experience. This research is developing a VR environment specifically to teach geological risk in the public schools, where traditional teaching methods often struggle to convey the complex concepts of risk assessment. The use of VR and gamification seems promising in order to engage students and promote knowledge retention, so Geohazards VR aims to teach about geological risk in a total immersive VR gamified environment. The game have several quests and missions where the student will gradually understand, acknowledge, evaluate and recognise geological risk phenomena with a given opportunity to mitigate it.
Adrie: Um serious game imersivo para potencializar as habilidades cognitivas de pessoas com deficiência intelectual
Authors: Nascimento Alisson G. R. , Silva Breno Alves e , Gomes Gabriel Mesquita , Felix Zildomar C. , Souza Ellen P. , Souza Júnior José Adriano De , Araújo Luanna Grasiely S. A. , Magalhães Ednaele
Published: November 2024

Atualmente, o uso de serious games tem se mostrado promissor no desenvolvimento cognitivo de pessoas com deficiência intelectual. Quando combinados com dispositivos de realidade virtual imersiva, oferecem ambientes imersivos que tornam o aprendizado mais envolvente. Esta pesquisa apresenta o desenvolvimento de um serious game com realidade virtual imersiva para potencializar habilidades cognitivas de pessoas com deficiência intelectual. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e aplicada. Foi realizada uma avaliação piloto com atendidos da APAE para mensurar aspectos de usabilidade e efeitos Cybersickness.
TRUEBLE: Desenvolvimento e Avaliação de um App para o Ensino de Tabelas Verdade
Authors: Arrojo Marcelo , Dias Bruna , Poltronieri Ildevana , Finger Alice
Published: November 2024

Disciplinas iniciais com viés matemático, como Lógica Matemática, apresentam desafios significativos na aprendizagem dos estudantes em cursos de Computação. Este artigo detalha o desenvolvimento e a avaliação do módulo "Aprender Tabelas", do TRUEBLE, um aplicativo educacional para auxiliar o ensino, a construção e a verificação de tabelas verdade. Os resultados são promissores e demonstram a eficácia ao receber feedback positivo dos estudantes, indicando uma melhoria significativa na compreensão do conteúdo. Futuras avaliações serão conduzidas para mensurar o impacto do TRUEBLE no ambiente de sala de aula.
A Comunicação Aumentativa e Alternativa de Alta Tecnologia no contexto educacional de crianças com TEA: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Santos Romário E. , Souza Ana C. , Galindo Edemilton A. , Nascimento Maria D. do , Silva Carlo M.
Published: November 2024

O objetivo principal deste artigo é realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura, mais especificamente dos artigos publicados entre 2019 e 2024, que abordam o tema da Comunicação Aumentativa e Alternativa com alta tecnologia aplicada à comunicação de indivíduos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Embora ainda haja uma lacuna significativa de pesquisas nessa área no contexto brasileiro, os resultados obtidos a partir da análise dos artigos selecionados sugerem que o uso dessas ferramentas pode trazer benefícios significativos para a comunicação de crianças com TEA. No entanto, destaca-se a necessidade de mais estudos aprofundados sobre o tema, avaliando intervenções e métodos com usuários, além de impactos e desafios dessas tecnologias.
Toward an Etiology of Harm for Knowledge Organization: Onto-Epistemic Injustice in Classificatory Systems of Record
Authors: Patin Beth , Youngman Tyler , Hauser Elliott
Published: November 2024

This paper traces the impacts knowl­edge organization systems have upon what can be known through them, the identities they create or deny, and the resulting structure of reality they uphold. We conceptualize classificatory systems of record to frame classification schemes, knowl­edge organization practices, and knowl­edge organization systems as central mechanisms for achieving institutional consensus. We define onto-epistemic injustice as a harm to knowers accomplished simultaneously through what they can or cannot know (epistemic harm proper) and also through what thereby does or does not exist (ontological harm). Whereas epistemicide is the destruction of the ability to know, onto-epistemicide is the concomitant destruction of the ability to become. Onto-epistemicide is the cumulative and compounding result of onto-epistemic injustices. Blending insights from document phenomenology with prior examinations of epistemic injustice, we undertake two comparative descriptive case studies examining how the consensus making processes of classificatory systems of record result in onto-epistemic injustice: A) The Medical Subject Headings from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM-MeSH) and B) The Digital Collections from the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH). In locating documental experiences of knowing and non-documental experiences of becoming, our onto-epistemic injustice analysis reveals the outcomes in these cases extend beyond harming the ability to know. Rather, knower’s identities and most worryingly their ability to become are simultaneously at stake. While classification and factmaking are necessary components for structuring and recreating social reality, it shouldn’t be harmful to real people.
Information and Code Biases: Social Differentiation, Intersectionality and Decoloniality in Knowledge Organization Systems
Authors: Moura Maria Aparecida
Published: November 2024

This study examines the historical perception of knowl­edge organization systems (KOS) as reinforcing oppressive regimes and epistemicides, particularly regarding issues such as race, gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Drawing on the concepts of social differentiation, intersectionality, and decoloniality, it explores the complexities and challenges encountered in developing these systems within a context marked by the pervasive influence of technologies like artificial intelligence, semantic interoperability, alignment, and governance in emerging knowl­edge networks. Furthermore, it proposes an experimental process to operationalize intersectionality and decoloniality as pivotal dimensions in defining the structuring warranty employed in constructing KOS. This involves integrating these perspectives into the development processes while considering the interconnectedness among various forms of oppression and inequality and recognizing the imperative to decolonize knowl­edge and underlying power structures. Subsequently, the implementation stages of the COEXISTENCE – Thesaurus of Intersectionality and Decolonial Issues: Black Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies are outlined, followed by an analysis of the constraints and potentials of the experimental instrument devised and the approach adopted in its implementation.
Psychiatric Classifications in The Light Of Bibliographic Classifications: An Epistemic Justice Issue
Authors: Favier Laurence , Derdar Stéphanie
Published: November 2024

The social stigmatization affecting patients with serious mental disorders, as well as the evolution of patients’ right to information, calls for a more inclusive approach to the production of concepts in classifications. Failing to do so, medical classifications (International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) appear to be a tool of epistemic injustice: patients are the object of a diagnosis that eludes them and hinders care. The interplay between medical concepts and their interpretation by society has an impact on both the patient’s social integration and the way he or she is cared for. For example, a patient classified as schizophrenic will be considered incurable from the outset. In this context, encyclopedic bibliographic classifications can provide the hermeneutical resources needed to think differently about severe mental disorders. This study shows how 3 encyclopedic classifications sheds light on the link between the medical representation of illness and the patient’s integration into society. The difference between the representation of the same concept in the Medline medical subject headings and in universal classifications is also highlighted. The findings are then compared with an analysis of the French media over the period 2019-2023 related to representations of mental disorders. An evolution in representation is evident, even if stigmatizing interpretations remain quite present. Bibliographic knowl­edge organization systems need to address these issues.
Trauma und Überlebensfähigkeit
Authors: Adam Keren-Miriam , Shalev Arieh
Published: November 2024

Dauerstress und Traumata können jede:n von uns treffen. Jahrelang wurde das Thema nicht behandelt, sondern nur als Eigenschaft schwacher und problematischer Menschen angesehen. Grundlage für dieses Buch ist die Darstellung und Analyse von Interviews mit Deutschen und Israelis, die ein schweres Trauma erlitten haben. Es zeigt auf, wie sie ihr Leben nach diesem Ereignis oder diesen Ereignissen bewältigt bzw. wo sie psychische Ressourcen für ihr Weiterleben gefunden haben. Resilienz ist hier ein wichtiger Begriff, der auch im Titel des Werkes aufgenommen wird.
Teams erfolgreich führen
Authors: Zitouni Mounir
Published: November 2024

So führen die besten Fußballcoaches! Mit welcher Strategie führte Ottmar Hitzfeld den FC Bayern zum Champions-League-Titel 2001? Wie gestaltet Jürgen Klopp die Beziehung zu seinen Spielern? Wie funktioniert die fordernde Herangehensweise eines Felix Magath? Welche Rolle spielt Konsequenz bei der Arbeit von Ralf Rangnick? Wie motivierte Silvia Neid ihr Team, um die Europameisterschaft zu gewinnen? Mounir Zitouni zeichnet in diesem Buch ein umfassendes Bild der Führungsprinzipien der besten Fußballtrainerinnen und -trainer Deutschlands und veranschaulicht, wie sich diese Kompetenzen auf den Alltag von Führungskräften übertragen lassen. Für Mounir Zitouni sind es zwölf Führungseigenschaften, die ein erfolgreiches Leadership ausmachen, unterteilt in die drei Kernkompetenzen Autorität, Liebe und Persönlichkeit. Die Balance dieser Merkmale ist entscheidend, um eine gesunde, nachhaltige Führungskultur zu etablieren und Teams zum Erfolg zu führen – im Fußball wie in Unternehmen und Organisationen. Basis des Buches sind die mehr als 50 Gespräche, die Mounir Zitouni im Rahmen seines Podcasts LEADERTALK mit bekannten Trainerinnen und Trainern geführt hat. Zitate und Anekdoten unterlegen seine Thesen und machen somit Führungsmethoden aus dem Fußball für Führungskräfte, Teamleitende oder Interessierte greif- und erlebbar. „Dieses Buch ist ein wertvoller Beitrag für alle, die Teams und Menschen führen, egal in welcher Branche. Es gibt wohl keinen anderen Menschen in Deutschland, der sich des Themas ‚Leadership im Fußball‘ so intensiv angenommen hat wie Mounir. Umso schöner, dass es nun dieses Buch gibt, mit vielen verschiedenen Aspekten und spannenden Aussagen von über 50 Trainerinnen und Trainern zum Thema Führungskompetenzen.“ – Ralf Rangnick
Perspective Chapter: Bedside Lung Ultrasound Scan in Critically Ill – Uses and Techniques
Authors: Ufuoma Tobi Kingsley , Adesiyan Aderonke
Published: November 2024

Bedside ultrasound has become integral to managing critically ill patients in critical care settings, including the emergency and intensive care units. It is highly sensitive and specific and has the advantage of being at the patient’s bedside, real-time investigations, with reduced space requirements. Lung ultrasound, in particular, can promptly diagnose common causes of respiratory distress in critically ill patients, such as pulmonary oedema, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia. Therefore, acquiring skills in lung ultrasound is critical for all clinicians working in the intensive care unit to diagnose and manage common causes of respiratory distress in critically ill patients. This chapter thus deals with the technique of lung ultrasound and the ultrasonographic features of these lung pathologies.
Digital Teaching and Learning: Trust and Intuition in Universities in Kenya
Authors: Katete George
Published: November 2024

This study examines the effects of digital teaching and learning; trust and intention in Universities in Kenya during the upsurge of COVID-19 in the year 2020 and afterward. The chapter addresses the question ‘how have lecturers to students’ interactions been affected by the changes in teaching and learning in universities in Kenya during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath? To what extent do the plural stakeholders in universities trust the use of digital technology in their responsibilities? What role does intuition play in explaining the interactions between people and people as well as people and digital at the university? No studies address the question of digital trust and the role of intuition in understanding digital teaching and learning in Kenyan universities and therefore the present study fills the gap by relying on primary and secondary reviews of diverse sources, including books, governmental documents and journal publications. The findings in the study suggest that though Kenyan universities responded to the need to implore the use of digital Ministry of Education did not support full implementation of this shift. This was consistent with other universities that implored the use of MOOCs. But as the findings in the chapter show, Kenya, like other African economies, is not ready to invest fully in the use of digital technology to facilitate teaching and learning in the institutions of higher learning.
Reverent Parenting: The Veiled Ontology of Self-Awakening
Authors: Rolle-Whatley Renée , Rolle-Berg Ramona
Published: November 2024

Parenting behaviors exemplify ubiquitous human activities that evolve humanity physically (to ensure species survival), emotionally (to provide species safety and connection) and, we propose, transcendentally (for species self-awareness maturation). Here we introduce Reverent Parenting (RP), an emergent ontology guiding this veiled maturation through the experiences of individual parents. We applied the process of consilience to synthesize the understanding that as a learned ontology, RP not only informs how we parent, but also who we are as parents. Grounded theory methodology led us to identify external and internal pathways for parental awareness growth—namely, parents’ life cycle experiences and vibrational catalysts respectively. Our current and published research provided grounded data revealing these basic psychosocial processes of devotion, relational loyalty, and humility as iterative and cyclic holonic structures representative of the ontology. Reverent Parenting cultivates an expanding sense of unity consciousness that shepherds a deepening love of self as part of a connected whole. Consilience revealed attributes of the ontology that, by virtue of their universality, inform all parenting styles: self-responsibility, selflessness, self-acceptance, and connection. Reverent Parenting, therefore, embodies an evolving state of beingness that manifests evolving states of doing (e.g., authoritarian, permissive, neglective, authoritative).
Perspective Chapter: The Concept of Eigenvalue in 2-Dimensional Spaces and Its Connections with Geometric Scaling and Invariant Subspace
Authors: Parraguez Marcela , Jiménez Raúl
Published: November 2024

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are typically introduced mechanically in introductory Linear Algebra courses in fields, such as engineering, science, and mathematics education. An alternative teaching method emphasizes a conceptual understanding by linking these concepts to one-dimensional invariant subspaces and geometric vector scaling. This pedagogical shift fosters a deeper comprehension by highlighting practical applications. By focusing on geometric interpretations, this approach not only aids university students in grasping abstract concepts but also demonstrates their practical relevance, effectively sidestepping the dense formalism usually associated with Linear Algebra. Encouraging students to visualize transformations and their effects holistically contributes significantly to their mathematical maturity and problem-solving skills.
Perspective Chapter: Biotechnological Innovations for Circular Economy in Tourism Contexts – A Systematic Review
Authors: Alberto León-López Armando , Ivonne Muñoz-Sánchez Claudia , Espinosa Arreola Margarita
Published: November 2024

Integrating biotechnologies for the management of the circular economy in tourism contexts presents both challenges and opportunities within a circular economy framework. This study aims to examine specialized literature from the past decade to identify best practices, challenges, and opportunities for the sustainability of tourist destinations in terms of circular economy management treatment. Utilizing the PRISMA methodology for systematic reviews, the research synthesizes how biotechnological innovations can enhance waste management processes, reduce negative environmental impacts, and strengthen environmental competitiveness in tourism. The review highlights successful implementation strategies while also identifying persistent barriers that may affect the adoption of circular management for public policies. It explores potential scenarios and emerging opportunities in this field. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for decision-makers, environmental policymakers, researchers, and professionals seeking sustainable development through biotechnological innovations in the tourism sector.
Historical-Linguistical and Social Analysis of Brazilian Research on the Definition of Rewriting in High School between 1998 and 2018
Authors: Silva Silvana , Carolaine Santos Joicyane
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the rewriting activity focused on the high school context in the period from 1998 to 2018. Therefore, three base theories were necessary to be the ground of the research corpus, namely, the first, Benveniste’s Theory of Enunciation (1989), which addresses enunciation and its subjective aspects to direct the change that occurs in the relationship between the “I-you,” the second, that of Swiggers (2013), is support for the historical-linguistic analysis of the definition of rewriting, and finally, the third served the National Curriculum Parameters—PCN’s (1998) and the Curriculum Guidelines of Secondary Education—OCN’s (2006). In addition, a social survey was carried out to point out the school sectors with more research related to the theme, be it public or private, and from which regions each article selected for this study was produced. As a result, it was observed that the definition of rewriting in the high school context has suffered little variation over the years. It was also observed that there is a higher rate of research produced in the South, Southeast, and Midwest regions in relation to the North and Northeast, in addition to the fact that the schools with more productions that fit the criteria of this article were those in the public sector.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Fat: From Differentiation Mechanisms to Biomedical Application in Patients
Authors: Joaquín Merino José , Gabriela Villalba María , Martínez-Murillo Ricardo , Flores Ana I.
Published: November 2024

Adipose tissue mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSC or ADSC) are multipotent cells that do not show immune rejection. In this work, we analyze the route of administration and its possible differentiation into specific lineages of adipogenic, chondrogenic, osteogenic, myogenic, or neurogenic phenotypes. Transplanted cells induced tissue repair by inducing angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects (IDO, PG-2, nitric oxide, and some cytokine signaling). The ADSC exert these tissue repair processes through the release of chemokines and growth factors in a paracrine manner. Other fat-derived stem cells such as perivascular adipose tissue cells (PVAT) and muse cells induced reparative effects. Cell-free therapy using stromal vascular fraction (SVF) or the use of exosomes releasing miRNAs and cytokines also confirmed their safety and efficacy in vitro. Several published preclinical and clinical trials with AD-MSC confirmed their beneficial effects to repair and prevent chronic-degenerative pathologies. In this chapter, we review AD-MSC-based therapies that have used preclinical rodent models of disease for cartilage repair, regeneration of the peripheral and central nervous system, dental bone, myocardium, and liver, and in the treatment of perianal fistula in Chron’s disease, and in wound and skin fibrosis repair. In addition, this work also includes clinical studies with AD-MSC or other fat-derived stem cells in patients with various pathologies.
ICT Competencies and Citizen Participation in Students of a Public University in Peru – 2024
Authors: Rodrigo Jaime , Espinoza Salazar
Published: November 2024

Digital citizenship, or citizen participation, is defined as the ability of citizens to participate in society in an informed and responsible manner through digital technologies. The objective of this original empirical research is to determine how ICT skills are related to citizen participation in students of a public university in Peru in the year 2024. For this purpose, a self-assessment of their ICT skills and their performance in control activities in local management will be carried out. A non-experimental cross-sectional design was used, obtaining a convenience sample of students from the Faculty of Business Sciences of the National University of Huancavelica, Peru, in the year 2024. The techniques and instruments for data collection and analysis were structured questionnaires for face-to-face surveys. The results showed contradictory findings: students excel in the use of ICTs, but there is little citizen participation in public affairs. It is urgent to develop government policies that encourage digital citizen participation in the country, improving the implementation of digital channels, both external and internal, by municipalities. This will contribute to a digital government process that encourages greater citizen participation and the digitization of its services.
Enhancing Motivation for Learning through Effective Adoption of Moodle LMS: Insights from the University of Botswana
Authors: Mutanga Alfred , Edwin Seru Lovie
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the pivotal role of the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) in enhancing student motivation and engagement at the University of Botswana. Drawing on comprehensive data from the 2023–2024 Moodle LMS Adoption, the chapter delves into the varying levels of Moodle adoption across different faculties, highlighting both successes and challenges. It examines the impact of digital learning tools on student participation, course activity, and educational outcomes. The chapter also discusses strategic recommendations for improving Moodle utilization, such as faculty training, enhanced technical support, and the integration of interactive features. By addressing these areas, the chapter aims to provide valuable insights into how universities can leverage technology to foster a motivating and effective learning environment.
Semiotics of the Carer: An Archetypal Analysis of Trunks from Dragon Ball Z
Authors: Barbosa Soares Thiago
Published: November 2024

The chapter aims to explore the archetype of the carer in Trunks from Dragon Ball Z through a semiotic and psychological lens. It delves into how Trunks’ roles as a carer, warrior, and son reflect Japanese cultural values such as filial piety and societal responsibility. The study analyzes how Trunks’ interactions with other characters and symbolic actions, such as turning Super Saiyan, communicate deeper meanings regarding his archetype as a carer and his negotiation between stability, mastery, belonging, and independence. By using a Jungian conceptualization of archetypes and exploring the basic needs of archetypal constitution, the study sheds light on the unique aspects of the carer archetype in Trunks as he embarks on his hero’s journey.
Recent Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Endocrinology and Tumor Microenvironmental Interactions
Authors: Pascuzzi Nicholas , Li Mei , Farrell Reagan , Bogutski Sy , Sharma Falak , Khan Shakil , Ethan Chen KuanHui
Published: November 2024

Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and lethal cancers among women worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Recent advancements in endocrinology have significantly contributed to understanding the disease’s complex mechanisms, leading to more effective treatments and improved patient outcomes. This review highlights the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer endocrinology, focusing on a variety of hormones and their involvement in tumor progression. Additionally, the review explores the effects of hormones in modulating tumor metabolism, including the metabolic reprogramming that cancer cells undergo to support rapid growth and survival. The impact of endocrine factors within the tumor microenvironment is also examined, shedding light on how hormonal signals from surrounding stromal and immune cells can affect tumor behavior and response to treatment. Furthermore, the review delves into potentially new hormone therapies in breast cancer treatments. Innovations in selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs), and other hormone-targeting agents have shown promise in overcoming resistance to traditional hormone therapies. These breakthroughs underscore the critical role of endocrinology in the ongoing fight against breast cancer. By elucidating the complex interactions between hormones and breast cancer cells, researchers are paving the way for more targeted and effective therapies.
OCT-A Choroidal and Retinal Findings in Patients with Retinal Vein Obstruction
Authors: Angel Quiroz-Reyes Miguel , Quiroz-Gonzalez Erick , Quiroz-Gonzalez Miguel A.
Published: November 2024

This chapter provides an overview of various retinal abnormalities, pathophysiologies, structural and vascular findings, and therapeutic modalities used to address retinal vein obstruction (RVO) and its associated consequences, which includes vision loss due to macular edema, retinal bleeding, and neovascular glaucoma (NVG). RVO encompasses central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Recent research has highlighted the significance of optical coherence tomographic angiography (OCT-A) imaging in managing retinal complications stemming from venous occlusion. Among the primary causes of vision impairment due to RVO complications are perfused and nonperfused macular edema, with the latter being the most prevalent. OCT-A imaging has been instrumental in identifying alterations in vascular blood perfusion and vessel density. Treatment options for macular edema resulting from RVO include laser photocoagulation therapy, which has shown inconsistent results. Additionally, macular edema can be addressed with an implant that releases corticosteroids directly into the eye. Current treatments for RVO involve antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) drugs, such as ranibizumab and aflibercept, as well as the recently approved dual-acting faricimab. Furthermore, the port delivery system with ranibizumab (PDS) can enhance outcomes and compliance in RVO management. RVO treatment plays a critical role in preventing sight-threatening complications.
Perspective Chapter: Open versus Minimally Invasive Surgery Accessibility in Different Economic Level Countries
Authors: Al Farai Abdallah , Al Farei Mohammad , Al Zadjali Adil
Published: November 2024

In high-income countries (HIC), minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become the preferred method for many surgical procedures due to its clinical benefits, which are supported by advanced healthcare systems capable of investing in costly equipment and ongoing surgeon training. Conversely, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the adoption of MIS is limited by several challenges; hence, open surgeries remain the predominant method, especially in public healthcare systems and rural areas where access to sophisticated equipment is restricted. The high cost of procuring and maintaining laparoscopic and robotic tools, along with the need for specialized training, creates significant barriers to the widespread use of MIS in LMICs. This chapter explores the disparities in accessibility to MIS across countries with varying economic levels, highlighting the significant differences in healthcare infrastructure, resources, and training. It examines the ongoing global efforts as well to address these disparities.
Mechanical Constitutive Models of Fiber Reinforced Plastics for Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Zhao Changfang
Published: November 2024

This chapter is devoted to introducing some basic constitutive models of fiber reinforced plastics (FRPs), presenting the rationale for modifying and improving the constitutive model in accordance with the actual physical mechanism, and proposing the application ideas of the constitutive model for material subroutines in conjunction with the finite element (FE) method. These constitutive models can serve as a foundation for the establishment and development of new constitutive models. As we know, the advent of fiber reinforced plastics (FRPs) has furnished robust reinforcement for aerospace and other sophisticated equipment, thereby facilitating and enhancing human exploration of the sea, land, air, and sky. This kind of material has the characteristics of multi-phase distribution, which allows artificial control of its properties, qualifying it as an advanced composite material. However, as the scope of FRP applications continues to expand, a number of new challenges have emerged, including those related to physical fields, boundary conditions, material limitations, and more. This underscores the necessity for further development of some existing theories. Finite element analysis (FEA), as the third paradigm of scientific research, has been instrumental in facilitating significant advances in numerous engineering design projects. At present, the application of FEA to FRPs remains a complex, time-consuming, and pivotal process, which suggests that this chapter will provide useful insights.
Damage Mechanisms and Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites after Low Velocity Impact
Authors: Bunea Marina
Published: November 2024

This study provides a comprehensive review of existing research on the low velocity impact response, post-impact mechanical strength, and damage mechanisms of epoxy hybrid composites reinforced with fibers or fabrics. It focuses on the investigation of the influence of various factors on the impact damage mechanisms, such as matrix cracking, delamination, fiber breakage, and fiber pullout, which significantly reduce the residual mechanical properties of these composites. Herein, it is discussed the ways of optimizing impact response, post-impact mechanical properties, and resistance to damage by hybridization, incorporation of fillers into epoxy matrix, and insertion of metal wires between certain layers. This study reveals that the impact energy level, impact angle, impactor size, and shape significantly affect damage severity and energy absorption. The hybrid composites with specific fiber combinations and ply orientations can enhance impact resistance and post-impact mechanical strength. The combination of different fibers can offer tailored properties and improved impact behavior compared to pure fabric composites. By adding fillers to epoxy matrix and metal wires between certain plies, it can reduce residual deformations and damage degree. The natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites exhibit high impact strength due to their fiber structure and can be a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers.