bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Youth Life Writing, Networked Media, Climate Change: The Challenge of Testimony to the Future
Authors: Poletti Anna
Published: December 2021

This article examines some of Greta Thunberg’s life writing as an example of the creativity and ingenuity with which some young people engage with the identity category of ‘youth’ in their life writing. It argues that Thunberg’s activism uses personal testimony in order to amplify expertise testimony as an epistemic source that demands action on climate change. This strategic use of life writing produces a paradoxical, but seemingly effective, form of life writing in which Thunberg provides personal testimony to the future. The article analyses how this paradoxical form of testimony is produced by situating Thunberg’s life writing in the context of the social and political investment in youth as an identity genre central to understanding of the human life course, and to how political responsibility is figured in contemporary western democracies. Drawing on theories of new media as an affective site in which life unfolds, rather than being represented, the paper concludes by reflecting on how Wendy Chun’s argument that networks involve the twinning of habituation and crisis mirrors Thunberg’s argument that action on climate change demands that habitual ways of living and acting must be rethought in response to the climate crisis.
Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Action Research in eHealth Design and Implementation: Literature Review
Authors: Oberschmidt Kira , Grünloh Christiane , Nijboer Femke , van Velsen Lex
Published: December 2021

Background

Action research (AR) is an established research framework to introduce change in a community following a cyclical approach and involving stakeholders as coresearchers in the process. In recent years, it has also been used for eHealth development. However, little is known about the best practices and lessons learned from using AR for eHealth development.

Objective

This literature review aims to provide more knowledge on the best practices and lessons learned from eHealth AR studies. Additionally, an overview of the context in which AR eHealth studies take place is given.

Methods

A semisystematic review of 44 papers reporting on 40 different AR projects was conducted to identify the best practices and lessons learned in the research studies while accounting for the particular contextual setting and used AR approach.

Results

Recommendations include paying attention to the training of stakeholders’ academic skills, as well as the various roles and tasks of action researchers. The studies also highlight the need for constant reflection and accessible dissemination suiting the target group.

Conclusions

This literature review identified room for improvements regarding communicating and specifying the particular AR definition and applied approach.
Optimizing a Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention to Improve Dietary Adherence in Behavioral Obesity Treatment: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Goldstein Stephanie P , Zhang Fengqing , Klasnja Predrag , Hoover Adam , Wing Rena R , Thomas John Graham
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

Behavioral obesity treatment (BOT) is a gold standard approach to weight loss and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, frequent lapses from the recommended diet stymie weight loss and prevent individuals from actualizing the health benefits of BOT. There is a need for innovative treatment solutions to improve adherence to the prescribed diet in BOT.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to optimize a smartphone-based just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) that uses daily surveys to assess triggers for dietary lapses and deliver interventions when the risk of lapse is high. A microrandomized trial design will evaluate the efficacy of any interventions (ie, theory-driven or a generic alert to risk) on the proximal outcome of lapses during BOT, compare the effects of theory-driven interventions with generic risk alerts on the proximal outcome of lapse, and examine contextual moderators of interventions.

METHODS

Adults with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease risk (n=159) will participate in a 6-month web-based BOT while using the JITAI to prevent dietary lapses. Each time the JITAI detects elevated lapse risk, the participant will be randomized to no intervention, a generic risk alert, or 1 of 4 theory-driven interventions (ie, enhanced education, building self-efficacy, fostering motivation, and improving self-regulation). The primary outcome will be the occurrence of lapse in the 2.5 hours following randomization. Contextual moderators of intervention efficacy will also be explored (eg, location and time of day). The data will inform an optimized JITAI that selects the theory-driven approach most likely to prevent lapses in a given moment.

RESULTS

The recruitment for the microrandomized trial began on April 19, 2021, and is ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will optimize a JITAI for dietary lapses so that it empirically tailors the provision of evidence-based intervention to the individual and context. The finalized JITAI will be evaluated for efficacy in a future randomized controlled trial of distal health outcomes (eg, weight loss).

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04784585; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04784585

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/33568
Peer Review of “Information Technology Ambidexterity, Digital Dynamic Capability, and Knowledge Processes as Enablers of Patient Agility: Empirical Study” (Preprint)
Authors: Adeleke Ibrahim Taiwo
Published: December 2021

UNSTRUCTURED

This is a peer review report for ms#32336.
Peer Review of “Information Technology Ambidexterity, Digital Dynamic Capability, and Knowledge Processes as Enablers of Patient Agility: Empirical Study” (Preprint)
Authors: Walsh Joseph
Published: December 2021

UNSTRUCTURED

This is a peer review report for ms#32336.
MRI Angiography of Physiological and Pathological Pregnancy Placentas Ex-Vivo (MAPLE): protocol for a prospective pilot study. (Preprint)
Authors: Dap Matthieu , Chen Bailiang , Banasiak Claire , Hossu Gabriella , Morel Olivier , Beaumont Marine , Bertholdt Charline
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

Preeclampsia (PE) and intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) are two major pregnancy complications due to abnormal placental vasculogenesis. Data on whole fetoplacental vasculature are still missing to better understand these pathologies. Ex-vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) angiography has been developed to characterize the human placental vasculature by injecting contrast within the umbilical cord.

OBJECTIVE

The primary objective is to compare the vascular architecture of placenta between physiological and pathological pregnancies. Secondary objectives are (i) to analyse vascularization indices and texture features according to the group and within comparable gestational age (ii) to compare de vascularization indices to histological analysis.

METHODS

This is a prospective controlled study. We expect to include 100 placentas: 40 from normal pregnancies and 60 from pathological pregnancies with 30 for IUGR and 30 for PE. Ex-vivo MRI acquisition will be performed shortly after delivery and with preparation by injection within the umbilical cord. The vascular architecture will be quantitatively described by vascularization indices measured from ex-vivo MRI angiography data. Comparisons of vascularization indices and texture features according to the group and within comparable gestational age will be also performed. After MR acquisition, placental histopathological analysis will be performed.

RESULTS

The enrolment of women began in November 2019. In view of the recruitment capacity of our institution and the availability of the MRI, the recruitment should be completed by March 2022. As of November 2021, we enrolled 70% of the population.

CONCLUSIONS

This study protocol aims to provide information about the fetal side of placental vascular architecture in normal and pathological placenta with MRI.

CLINICALTRIAL

NCT 04389099 (Clinical Trial)
An Examination of Patients and Caregivers on Reddit Navigating Brain Cancer: Content Analysis of the Brain Tumor Subreddit (Preprint)
Authors: Tripathi Sanidhya D , Parker Pearman D , Prabhu Arpan V , Thomas Kevin , Rodriguez Analiz
Published: December 2021

BACKGROUND

Occurring in up to 40% of all patients with cancer, the incidence of brain tumors has caused limited survival, a high psychosocial burden, and an increase in the loss of decision-making capability for the unique population. Although specific symptoms depend on the type of brain tumor, a clinical team of physicians, nurses, and other individuals commonly assist patients and their caregivers with how to tackle the upcoming challenges of their diagnosis. Despite the support from clinical team members, many patients and caregivers may still seek outside support through social media to process their emotions and seek comfort outside of the clinical setting. Specifically, online resources such as Reddit are used where users are provided with the anonymity they need to show their true behavior without fear of judgment. In this study, we aimed to examine trends from Reddit discussion threads on brain tumors to identify areas of need in patient care.

OBJECTIVE

Our primary aims were to determine the type of Reddit user posting, classify the specific brain tumors that were the subject of the posts, and examine the content of the original posts.

METHODS

We used a qualitative descriptive design to understand patients’ and caregivers’ unmet and met needs. We selected posts from the top-rated 100 posts from the r/braincancer subreddit from February 2017 to June 2020 to identify common themes using content analysis.

RESULTS

The qualitative content analysis revealed how Reddit users primarily used the forum as a method to understand and process the emotions surrounding a brain tumor diagnosis. Three major topic areas from content analysis emerged as prominent themes, including (1) harnessing hope, (2) moving through the grief process, and (3) expressing gratitude toward other Reddit users. Most of the authors of the posts were patients with brain tumors (32/88, 36%) who used Reddit as a reflective journaling tool to process the associated emotions of a challenging diagnosis.

CONCLUSIONS

This study shows the potential of Reddit to serve as a unique group therapy platform for patients affected by brain tumors. Our results highlight the support provided by the Reddit community members as a unique mechanism to assist cancer survivors and caregivers with the emotional processing of living with brain tumors. Additionally, the results highlight the importance of recommending Reddit as a therapeutic virtual community and the need for implementing online resources as a part of a health care professional’s repertoire to understand the level of support they can give their patients.
Skema Alokasi Biaya Promosi Kesehatan untuk Mengendalikan DM di Kabupaten Sleman: Studi Kasus
Authors: Kusumo Mahendro Prasetyo , Yani Wisnu Murti
Published: December 2021

Latar Belakang: Program promosi kesehatan (Promkes) menjadi kunci utama dalam mengendalikan Diabetes Melitus (DM) di Indonesia. Rendahnya alokasi biaya Promkes menjadi salah satu penyebab meningkatnya prevalensi DM, termasuk di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY). Kabupaten Sleman memiliki prevalensi DM tertinggi setelah Kota Yogyakarta.Tujuan: Mengidentifikasi skema alokasi biaya Promkes di Kabupaten Sleman untuk mengendalikan DM di Kabupaten Sleman.Metode: Penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Partisipan terdiri dari lima pemangku kebijakan di Kabupaten Sleman. Pengumpulan data dengan observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Triangulasi dan member checking dilakukan untuk validasi data kualitatif.Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan open code.Hasil: Analisis data menghasilkan koding penting yang diidentifikasi dan dikelompokkan menjadi tiga domain, yaitu: 1) implementasi program Promkes 2) skema alokasi dana Promkes, dan 3) sumber pembiayaan Promkes. Prosedur pengajuan dana kegiatan Promkes rumit dan tidak jelas. Perlu disosialisasikan tata cara pengajuan biaya Promkes di setiap fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan primer. Selain itu, diperlukan strategi untuk mengajukan pembiayaan Promkes di Kabupaten Sleman melalui APBN, APBD, DAK, bagi hasil pajak dan dana desa.Kesimpulan: Skema alokasi biaya Promkes untuk mengendalikan DM di Kabupaten Sleman dapat dilakukan melalui pengajuan dari Puskesmas. Alokasi dana tersebut bersumber dari APBN, APBD, DAK, bagi hasil pajak, dan dana desa.
Strategi pengelolaan pariwisata berkelanjutan di kawasan wisata alam sumber maron, kabupaten Malang
Authors: Putri Agnes Caesarika Githanto , Muhammad Muhammad , Fandeli Cafid
Published: December 2021

Wisata Alam Sumber Maron is a tourist destination in Malang Regency which is currently experiencing a surge in tourists. In addition, there are problems with the conversion of land from plantations to developed land. Both of these problems have an impact on the quality of the environment in Wisata Alam Sumber Maron, causing the tourist destination area to be unsustainable. The purpose of this research is to analyze the management strategies that can be applied in Wisata Alam Sumber Maron. The data analysis used is an analysis of the carrying capacity of the environment to determine its physical factors, stakeholder analysis to determine social factors and analysis of travel costs to determine economic factors. Based on the method used, the final result is ha the effective carrying capacity at the Wisata Alam Sumber Maron is 179 people/day. This figure is then used as a guideline for strategy formulation.The management strategy is formulated using the 4 pillars of tourism method as stated in the Undang-Undang Number 10 of 2009 about Kepariwisataan, namely the tourism industry, destinations, marketing, and tourism institutions.
The utilization of village-information system for integrated social welfare data management: actor-network theory approach in Gunungkidul regency
Authors: Wijoyono Elanto
Published: December 2021

As the main reference to poverty alleviation in Indonesia, the policy of integrated welfare data management by the Ministry of Social Affairs still contains many inaccuracies. This has an impact on beneficiary groups as the target of the implementation of national programs on poverty reduction. This study shows how Integrated Social Welfare Data management by the local government in Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, can solve the inaccuracy. The analysis was conducted with qualitative methods, based on actor-network theory. Data collection, verification, and validation are processed by integrating Village Information System (SID BERDAYA) and Regency Information System (SIKAB) in Gunungkidul at the local level, with the Social Welfare Information System - Next Generation (SIKS-NG) by the Ministry of Social Affairs in national level. This integration is needed to improve the quality of data accuracy and validity. Strengthening the participation and transparency of social interaction between government agencies at every level (from the village level to the national level) and the community people are important since communities are the beneficiaries. These processes will develop a reflective scheme, to make sure the quality of planning and development program on poverty alleviation is running with accurate and valid data.
Avoiding a Hairy Dispute: Using Pet Nups to Avoid Custody Battles over the Ownership of Animals
Authors: McEvoy Dr. Sharlene A.
Published: December 2021

One of the more contentious issues involved in the break-up of a marital or other long-term relationship is not necessarily the issue of who gets custody of the children or other possession, but which party will retain custody of the pets. This article explores the benefit of a party’s executing a pet nup that settles the issue without a court battle.
The Role of Computers in the Development of Odia Language
Authors: Mishra Dr. Rudra Prasad
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Any language computer can be useful if the above two requirements are met. But we can only accept such behavior as a modern writing system. In other words, in the past we used to write with palm leaves and pencils, then we used to write on paper, then we used typewriters and typewriters. Now we can write via computer. This is the best way to write and print. This requirement is available in almost all languages, this requirement has been met by the Odia language since the 180s, which means that this year we have been able to type the letters of the Odia language on the computer and print it on the printer. This is the first step in using a computer language. The second step in making a language useful to a computer is: understanding the computer. Computers understand a language through a variety of programs. This requires connecting the operating system to a new language. It is imperative that the language be integrated into the Unicode system. Unicode has provided a code for the scripts of the world's most computer-friendly languages. This code can be understood by the operating system. As a result, it is possible to Unicode the computer by naming that language, sorting it from scratch, searching for a file or folder named in that language, deleting any incorrect word koji, and so on. Fortunately, the Odia language scripts were included in the Unicode in 2006. Odia is the third largest Indian language in this regard. Keywords: typewriters, computer, languages, Unicode, folder, deleting, scripts, Odia, Indian language,
The Unimed System (Unimedicine) – A Novel System of Modern Medical Science
Authors: Sodhi Dr. Nitnem Singh
Published: December 2021

Abstract: This research paper introduces a novel system of modern medical science which explains the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment for all medical/health disorders, named The Unimed System (Unimedicine) by the author.
Periodismo colaborativo y COVID-19: cobertura de la pandemia en medios digitales mexicanos
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, De Leon-Vázquez Salvador , Padilla de la Torre María Rebeca ,   Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
Published: December 2021

Este artículo presenta un análisis interpretativo sobre la cobertura noticiosa del COVID-19 durante los primeros meses de su aparición en México, en el marco de una iniciativa de periodismo colaborativo; con el objetivo de comprender las prácticas de producción informativa desde un rol cívico del periodismo, en relación con la pandemia. Se aplicaron entrevistas estructuradas a 26 periodistas de distintos medios y estados del país, la mayoría de ellos integrantes de la iniciativa #TómateloEnSerioMX contra la diseminación de información falsa. Los resultados contribuyen a la comprensión de las prácticas de producción periodística, la construcción de la agenda informativa y los criterios de noticiabilidad que se despliegan en la cobertura de la pandemia bajo un esfuerzo colaborativo de medios digitales independientes.
ANALISIS KEPENTINGAN RUSIA DAN TURKI DALAM KONFLIK ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN PADA TAHUN 2020
Authors: Mustofa Ahmad Zainal
Published: December 2021

Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang kepentingan Rusia dan Turki dalam konflik antara Armenia dan Azerbaijan. Penelitian ini menekankan pada konsep aliansi untuk mengulas motif kepentingan Rusia dan Turki. Kemudian metode penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian pustaka dengan mengumpukan sumber-sumber yang relevan dengan pembahasan. Adaapun kesimpulan dalam penelitian inia dalah konflik ini pada awalnya terjadi akibat adanya sengketa wilayah Nagorno-Karabakh yang secara geografis menjadi milik Azerbaijan. Namun karena mayoritas penduduk di wilayah tersebut adalah etnis Armenia, maka mereka berusaha mengambil alih Nagorno-Karabakh dengan di dukung oleh pemerintah Armenia. Konflik ini dimanfaatkan oleh Turki yang mendukung Azerbaijan. Turki mendukung Azerbaijan karena adanya kesamaan bahasa dan budaya serta hubungan politik yang kuat. Kemudian, Rusia memiliki kepentingan terhadap Armenia dan Azerbaijan di bidang ekonomi sebagai pemasok senjata perang bagi kedua negara. Sehingga Rusia menjadi mediator untuk mencari resolusi terbaik dalam konflik kedua negara tersebut.
Justice Enforcement on Plans for Imposition of Value Added Tax on Premium Basic Necessities
Authors: Banjaransari Ayu Putri Rainah Petung
Published: December 2021

The plan to impose a value added tax (hereinafter referred to as VAT) on basic commodities has recently caused a polemic between the government and the community regarding justice and public welfare. The community is questioning the implementation of a just and civilized welfare from the government for the imposition of the VAT. Previously, on basic commodities, the government did not charge any kind of tax at all. The imposition of this tax is motivated by the economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia's VAT rate is too low, and the structure of state revenue is dominated by VAT. This paper aims to provide an analysis of the relationship between the imposition of VAT on staple goods and their impact on the level of community justice. The method used in this paper is a qualitative research method with a normative-juridical approach which is carried out through a literature study. This paper describes the findings related to the reasons for the government to charge VAT on basic necessities and the protection of the community's right to justice on the imposition of VAT. This finding can provide an overview for the continuation of the revision of the draft Law Number 6 of 1983 concerning General Provisions and Tax Procedures (hereinafter referred to as the KUP Bill) which contains revisions on basic materials as objects of VAT.
Penggunaan Google Earth Sebagai Calibrator Arah Kiblat
Authors: Mustaqim Riza Afrian
Published: December 2021

Qibla direction calibration is something that is very urgent in order to achieve accuracy and accuracy in facing the Qibla. Technological developments in the industrial era 4.0 require the use of technology that is easier to carry out the calibration process. Google earth which displays a virtual image of the actual earth can be an alternative in fulfilling this. This study provides a detailed description of the use of Google Earth as a Qibla direction calibrator. The method used in this research is descriptive analytical with a scientific approach. The results of this study indicate that google earth can be used as an alternative to calibrate the Qibla direction. By knowing in detail the latitude and longitude coordinates where Google Earth can determine the Qibla direction by using the measure distance and area feature (measuring distance and area) drawn straight to the Kaaba position. With regard to accuracy, as long as the location can show the updated position on Google Earth, it will be easier to calibrate, with fairly accurate results.
Implementasi PTSL Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Konflik Pertanahan Di Kecamatan Ingin Jaya Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Authors: Syuib M. , Aulia Sarah Diana
Published: December 2021

In order to guarantee legal certainty for land rights holders, the Government is conducting land registration program throughout Indonesia territory. The program has put an obligation to the land rights holder to register their land. The purpose of land registration is, to provide evidence for the ownership of land. The implementation mechanism of the program in regulated in the Permen ATR/BPN Number 6 of 2018 concerning Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL). The presence of the Permen is, in order to prevent land disputes in the community by accelerating land registration. Sub-district of Ingin Jaya, which is located in the Aceh Besar district, is one of the areas where PTSL activities are carried out. Currently, there is a large area of land in the Aceh Besar district has not been certified yet, it may cause legal uncertainty for land owner and such condition can potentially lead to land dispute. One of the indicators to claim this, are by taking land dispute cases as put on trial in the Jantho Court which has reached 32 cases from 2014 until 2019. This study aims to find out how the implementation of PTSL and its barrier in the Sub-District of Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar. The research method is an empirical juridical research; it works by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation. The result found that the implementation of PTSL in the Sub-District of Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar, is in accordance with Permen ATR/BPN No. 6 of 2018. However, in the ground, it is found that there are a number of obstacles which affect the successful of the PTSL program both internally and externally. Therefore, synergy and cooperation with all parties are needed so that the PTSL program in the Sub-District of Ingin Jaya can be implemented successfully in order to provide legal certainty for land rights holders, so that the land dispute can be prevented as early as possible.
Lipofuscinosis ceroidea neuronal 6 (enfermedad Kufs tipo A): Reporte de caso en Colombia
Authors: González Pabón Diana Vanessa , Bermejo Padilla Sindy Margareth , Espinosa García Eugenia
Published: December 2021

INTRODUCCIÓN:
Las lipofuscinosis ceroideas neuronales (CLN) son un grupo de enfermedades neurodegenerativas de inicio generalmente en la infancia, caracterizadas por acumulación intracelular de material de almacenamiento autofluorescente. En la última década se han identificado 14 formas de CLN con mutaciones en 13 genes (CLN1-CLN14), en la CLN9 no se ha identificado aún el gen. Los pacientes con mutaciones en el gen CLN6 localizado en el cromosoma 15q21-23 presentan tres tipos de variantes clínicas: CLN6 infantil tardía, con presentación entre 18 meses a 8 años, las variantes Kufs tipo A y Kufs tipo B de inicio en adolescentes y adultos.

REPORTE DE CASO:
Se presenta el caso de un paciente con epilepsia generalizada de inicio en la edad adulta, que ingresa a valoración en primera ocasión, con resonancia magnética cerebral con atrofia cortical leve; la enfermedad se inició a los 14 años con déficit cognitivo lentamente progresivo, sin compromiso visual; con posterior identificación genética de una variante patogénica en el gen CLN6, con un conjunto de la variante clínica Kufs tipo A de lipofuscinosis ceroidea neuronal 6 (CLN6).

DISCUSIÓN:
Este es el primer reporte de CLN6 con variante clínica Kufs tipo A en Colombia. Con el advenimiento de técnicas genéticas se pueden hacer diagnósticos específicos de CLN6, a partir de la clínica y sospecha diagnóstica; utilizando métodos no invasivos.
A permanência das senzalas:
Authors: Catta Preta Vieira Iluska , Ramos Hannah
Published: December 2021

Resumo:Diversos campos das ciências sociais estudam as marcas de nossa história colonial no Brasil de hoje. A partir do retrato impresso em Casa Grande e Senzala sobre as relações sociais da época e sobre a hierarquização entre gênero e raça, esta pesquisa pretende relacionar as posições ocupadas pelas mulheres negras ontem e hoje no sistema produtivo vigente, utilizando-se, primeiramente, dados secundários recentemente publicados de forma a contextualizar o cenário. Posteriormente, serão analisadas reportagens e dados atuais a respeito da mulher negra no mercado de trabalho brasileiro, traçando um paralelo com a realidade histórica trazida por Freyre (1936). O estudo do espaço dinâmica organizacional (Martins, 2001) e a perspectiva histórica orientam, metodologicamente, estas análises. Concluiu-se que ainda é perceptível o entrincheiramento de espaços e oportunidades na vida da mulher negra, revelando que apesar da sociedade hoje ser considerada mais reflexiva e contestadora, as práticas de segregação se tornaram apenas mais sutis, na maioria das vezes.
ESTRATÉGIAS ENSINO METACOGNITIVAS NO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS: O CONTEXTO BRASILEIRO EM FOCO
Authors: Maraglia Pedro Henrique , De Assis Márcia Regina , Abreu Pinto Peixoto Mauricio
Published: December 2021

Acreditamos que a metacognição quando empregada em contextos de ensino pode gerar resultados muito positivos tanto no amadurecimento de processos reflexivos, quanto no autogerenciamento dos processos de aprendizagem. Sabemos que uma das formas de se estimular a metacognição em situações de ensino é por meio de estratégias de ensino metacognitivas. No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre como vem se dando a pesquisa em estratégias metacognitivas no ensino nas áreas das ciências no Brasil. Para responder esta pergunta, realizamos uma revisão sistemática de literatura no Google Scholar entre os anos de 1997 e 2017, abrangendo apenas trabalhos nacionais redigidos em português e inglês, publicados na forma de artigos.  Utilizamos como termos de busca as palavras, “estratégias metacognitivas”, “Química”, “Física”, “Matemática”, “Biologia”, “Ensino de Química”, “Ensino de Física”, “Ensino de Matemática” e “Ensino de Biologia”, interligados pelo operador .AND. As buscas geraram 488 artigos catalogados e registrados, que posteriormente passaram por um rigoroso processo de seleção, resultando em apenas 4 artigos que realmente apresentavam pesquisas sobre estratégias de ensino metacognitivas em ensino de ciências. As estratégias podem ser subdivididas em duas categorias: mental e produção de material. A produção na área apresentada teve inicio em 2008 e pode ser considerada pequena em relação aos demais campos de pesquisa em ensino de ciências. Não obstante, a literatura é ampla ao afirmar o seu potencial em colaborar na formação de indivíduos mais críticos e reflexivos. Por isto, acreditamos ser importante fomentar o campo.
CONTEÚDOS PROCEDIMENTAIS NOS LIVROS DIDÁTICOS DE CIÊNCIAS E BIOLOGIA: UM OLHAR SOBRE AS ATIVIDADES PROPOSTAS PARA OS ESTUDANTES.
Authors: SILVA DELANO MOODY SIMOES , Pedreira Ana Júlia Lemos Alves , Anjos Letícia L. F. R. , Freitas Lucas , Oliveira Iago , Oliveira Maria Eduarda Peres , Oricchio-Rodrigues Bernardo , Domingos Rosinaldo , Quintas Josiane , Ribeiro Yngrid , Sousa Janyla , Lemos Fabrício
Published: December 2021

A abordagem dos procedimentos no ensino de ciências é tão necessária quanto a tradicional abordagem conceitual. Porém, diferente dos conceitos, os procedimentos precisam ser trabalhados com atividades que possibilitem aos alunos realizarem ações diferentes do somente escutar e copiar. Dessa forma, na tentativa de verificar a contribuição que os livros didáticos (LD) podem trazer ao professor para abordar procedimentos relacionados à ciência, neste trabalho é apresentada uma análise das atividades propostas em LD atuais de Biologia e de Ciências. A análise das atividades foi realizada baseada na classificação de procedimentos proposta por Pozo e Crespo (2009). Os livros analisados apresentaram um significativo e diverso número de atividades que, apesar de priorizarem atividades que valorizam a aquisição de informação, contemplam todos os procedimentos esperados. Sendo assim, os LD contribuem para o professor planejar e mediar atividades que contemplem todos os procedimentos necessários para o aluno aprender e desenvolver seus conhecimentos em ciências.
Uso de textos de divulgação científica na educação em saúde
Authors: Teles Tatiana de Paiva Zucareli , Oliveira Jane Raquel Silva de
Published: December 2021

Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar, em publicações da área de ensino de ciências, características relativas ao uso de texto de divulgação científica (TDC) para educação em saúde em atividades didáticas aplicadas no contexto escolar. O levantamento foi realizado nas seguintes fontes: artigos de revistas da área de Ensino de Ciências; trabalhos do Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa em Educação em Ciências; trabalhos do Encontro Nacional de Ensino de Biologia. A caracterização geral das atividades reportadas nos trabalhos evidenciaram que a maioria foi aplicada na disciplina Ciências ou Biologia. As temáticas de saúde mais abordadas nas atividades foram aquelas relacionadas à genética, seguida de nutrição e dengue. Os tipos de TDC utilizados foram predominantemente revistas de divulgação científica. Aprender novos conceitos científicos e estabelecer relações entre o conteúdo abordado e seu cotidiano foram os objetivos didáticos mais citados nas atividades. Dentre as várias estratégias adotadas, observou-se a predominância da leitura coletiva e discussão em sala. As contribuições didáticas mais observadas nas propostas foram o aumento da participação e interesse as aulas, e capacidade de articular conteúdos científicos com o cotidiano.
Remanejo emergencial:
Authors: Rangel Danilo Freitas , Xavier Lucas Rodrigues , Rangel Ana Karolina , Correia Mayara Cristina de Freitas , Peres Jackellinne Caetano Douetts , Costa Leonardo Lopes , Pessanha Carla de Sales
Published: December 2021

A transferência escolar trata da transferência do aluno de forma voluntária ou como medida disciplinar. Por outro lado, são recorrentes nos sistemas de ensino do Brasil uma forma alternativa de transferência escolar ainda não caracterizada: o remanejo. O remanejo é a transferência em massa de alunos (podendo ou não incluir docentes e administração) de uma unidade escolar para outra, sendo uma transferência planejada ou emergencial. Os fatores que ocasionam o remanejo incluem obras (planejadas ou não), acidentes naturais, sub ou superlotação da unidade escolar e greves. No contexto do ensino básico no Brasil, que já sofre muito com falta de recursos, o remanejo emergencial (RE) é comum e tem o potencial de desidratar a qualidade da educação, que já é baixa. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar os efeitos de um caso de RE no desempenho do corpo discente. Para isto, foram avaliadas as notas dos alunos do ensino médio do Centro Integrado de Educação Pública 057 – Doutor Nilo Peçanha (CIEP) antes e após o RE de todo o corpo discente, docente e administrativo do Colégio Estadual Dr. Thiers Cardoso (CETC) para mesmo prédio onde operava o CIEP. A coexistência do CIEP e do CETC após o RE resultou em queda significativa no desempenho dos alunos do CIEP, principalmente nas matérias de química, física, biologia e matemática. Desta forma, o RE surge como um novo tópico a ser discutido e avaliado pelos educadores e cientistas da educação.
Análisis comparativo sobre los resultados de las pruebas EGRA aplicadas en una red de centros educativos de Fe y Alegría, Nicaragua (2016-2018)
Authors: Víctor Everardo , Urcuyo Axel , Zamora Diaz Neyda
Published: December 2021

El presente estudio se constituyó como una reflexión pedagógica a partir de los resultados de las pruebas EGRA aplicadas a estudiantes de primero, segundo y tercer grado, en el periodo de 2016 a 2018. La población de estudio estuvo compuesta por 5.820 pruebas estandarizadas aplicadas en 18 centros educativos atendidos por Fe y Alegría Nicaragua, para fines del análisis, se obtuvo una muestra de 4.624 pruebas, con un un 99.7% de confianza y un 1% de margen de error. Se realizó un estudio mixto, con un nivel de integración inter método mínimo, por medio del Diseño Integral Complementado (DICO). El estudio permitió realizar un análisis comparativo entre los resultados obtenidos en las pruebas aplicadas a estudiantes de primer grado en los tres años del estudio (2016-2018) de igual manera, un analisis evolutivo de primero a tercer grado en el mismo periodo. Por un lado, da pautas para determinar indicadores de medición para continuar evaluando las competencias de fluidez y comprensión lectora en el estudiantado, pero también aporta insumos para ofrecer seguimiento al desempeño docente. Se constituyó como una línea de base, para la actualización de la propuesta de mejora de la fluidez y comprensión lectora en estudiantes de primero a tercer grado de los centros educativos pertenecientes a la red de Fe y Alegría.
Mujeres estudiantes de ingeniería: Una revisión sistemática de Iberoamérica
Authors: Zepeda Pérez Olga , Villagómez Valdés Gina Inés
Published: December 2021

Se presentan los resultados de una revisión sistemática que tiene el objetivo de identificar las principales características de las investigaciones sobre las mujeres que cursan estudios de ingeniería en Iberoamérica, así como los consensos a los cuales se ha llegado. Para lograrlos se revisaron las bases de datos Scielo, EBSCO, CONRICyT y Web of Science, el resultado se encontró en 18 artículos que cubrían los criterios de inclusión. Dentro de los hallazgos más importantes se halló un aumento en la producción científica del tema en los últimos años, además de un equilibrio entre los enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos para estudiar la temática. En el aspecto teórico la mayoría de los trabajos utilizan la teoría de género. Se recomienda el desarrollo de investigaciones con población de diferentes contextos como de zonas rurales, que formen parte de grupos étnicos o que provengan de contextos socioeconómicos bajos, con la finalidad de comprender de manera profunda y así poder atender la problemática de la subrepresentación de la mujer en las ingenierías.
Validación cualitativa y cuantitativa de un instrumento para medir la satisfacción estudiantil universitaria
Authors: Bracho Pernalete Luisana Carolina
Published: December 2021

El objetivo principal de la presente investigación es validar cualitativa y cuantitativamente el instrumento para medir la satisfacción de los estudiantes universitarios con su educación (SEUE), el cual fue desarrollado por Gento y Vivas (2003), y, se empleará posteriormente para evaluar la percepción del alumnado de Ingeniería de La Universidad del Zulia, con el fin de determinar las relaciones existentes entre la satisfacción con respecto a las variables medidas y su desempeño académico. Para lograr este objetivo, se sometió a juicio de expertos el instrumento previamente diseñado para determinar su validez cualitativa, y así realizar las modificaciones necesarias, para luego aplicarlo a una muestra probabilística compuesta de 336 sujetos de una población total de 2653 estudiantes activos de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad del Zulia. Con estos datos, se calculó la confiabilidad del instrumento empleando el Alfa de Cronbach y se procedió a realizar la prueba de correlación de Pearson. Posteriormente, se efectúo un análisis factorial exploratorio para determinar la validez del constructo y lograr reducir las dimensiones diseñadas inicialmente, para luego calcular la validez de criterio (validez concurrente) empleando un instrumento patrón. Finalmente, se determinó la estabilidad y el rendimiento del instrumento. Al finalizar, se pudo concluir que las dimensiones podían ser reducidas a seis y la Satisfacción Estudiantil Universitaria podía ser medida por medio de este instrumento; ya que demostró poseer estabilidad y repoducibilidad para ser empleado en futuras investigaciones.
Agricultural practice negatively affects soil microbial diversity and nitrogen functional genes comparing to adjacent native forest soils
Authors: Wu Tiehang , Sabula Michael , Milner Holli , Strickland Gary , Liu Gan
Published: December 2021

Soil microbial diversity and community are determined by anthropogenic
activities and environmental conditions, which greatly affect the
functioning of ecosystem. We investigated the soil bacterial diversity,
communities, and nitrogen (N) functional genes with different
disturbance intensity levels from crop, transition, to forest soils at
three locations in the coastal region of Georgia, USA. Illumina
high-throughput DNA sequencing based on bacterial 16S rRNA genes were
performed for bacterial diversity and community analyses. Nitrifying
(AOB amoA) and denitrifying (nirK) functional genes were further
detected using quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Denaturing Gradient Gel
Electrophoresis (DGGE). Soil bacterial community structure determined by
Illumina sequences were significantly different between crop and forest
soils (p < 0.01), as well as between crop and transition soils
(p = 0.01). However, there is no difference between transition and
forest soils. Compared to less disturbed forest, agricultural practice
significantly decreased soil bacterial richness and Shannon diversity.
Soil pH and nitrate contents together contributed highest for the
observed different bacterial communities (Correlations = 0.381). Two
OTUs (OTU5, OTU8) belonging to Acidobacteriales species decreased in
crop soils, however, agricultural practices significantly increased an
OTU (OTU4) of Nitrobacteraceae. The relative abundance of AOB amoA gene
was significantly higher in crop soils than in forest and transition
soils. Distinct grouping of soil denitrifying bacterial nirK communities
was observed and agricultural practices significantly decreased the
diversity of nirK gene compared to forest soils. Anthropogenic effects
through agricultural practices negatively affecting the soil bacterial
diversity, community structure, and N functional genes.
Future Directions in Physiochemical Modeling of the Thermodynamics of Polyelectrolyte Coacervates (PECs)
Authors: Ghasemi Mohsen , Larson Ronald
Published: December 2021

We review theories of polyelectrolyte (PE) coacervation, which is the
spontaneous association of oppositely charged units of PEs and phase
separation into a polymer-dense phase in aqueous solution. The simplest
theories can be divided into “physics-based” and “chemistry-based”
approaches. In the former, polyelectrolytes are treated as charged,
long-chain, molecules, defined by charge level, chain length, and chain
flexibility, but otherwise lacking chemical identity, with electrostatic
interactions driving coacervation. The “chemistry-based” approaches
focus on the local interactions between the species for which chemical
identity is critical, and describe coacervation as the result of
competitive local binding interactions of monomers and salts. In this
article, we show how these approaches complement each other by
presenting recent approaches that take both physical and chemical
effects into account. Finally, we suggest future directions towards
producing theories that are made quantitatively predictive by accounting
for both long range electrostatic and local chemically specific
interactions.
Photonic RF and Microwave Photonic Channelizers based on Kerr Micro-combs
Authors: Moss David
Published: December 2021

We review recent work on broadband RF channelizers based on integrated optical frequency Kerr micro-combs combined with passive micro-ring resonator filters, with microcombs having channel spacings of 200GHz and 49GHz. This approach to realizing RF channelizers offers reduced complexity, size, and potential cost for a wide range of applications to microwave signal detection.
Universal Subsidized Continuous Glucose Monitoring Funding for Young People With Type 1 Diabetes: Uptake and Outcomes Over 2 Years, a Population-Based Study
Authors: Johnson Stephanie R , Holmes-Walker Deborah J , Chee Melissa , Earnest Arul , Jones Timothy W , Party the CGM Advisory Committee and Working , group the ADDN Study
Published: December 2021

Objective: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is increasingly
used in type 1 diabetes management however funding models vary. This study
determined the uptake rate and glycaemic outcomes following a change in
national health policy to introduce universal subsidised CGM funding for people
with type 1 diabetes aged < 21 years.

Research Design and Methods: Analysis of
longitudinal data from 12 months prior to subsidy until 24 months after.
Measures and outcomes included age, diabetes duration, HbA1c, episodes of
diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycaemia, insulin regimen, CGM uptake and
percentage CGM use. Two data sources were used: the Australasian Diabetes
Database Network (ADDN) registry (a prospective diabetes database) and the
National Diabetes Supply Scheme (NDSS) registry that includes almost all
individuals with type 1 diabetes nationally.

Results: CGM uptake increased from 5% pre-subsidy to 79% after two
years. After CGM introduction, the odds ratio (OR) of achieving the HbA1c
target of <7.0% improved at 12 months (OR 2.5, p<0.001) and was
maintained at 24 months (OR 2.3, p<0.001). The OR for suboptimal glycaemic
control (HbA1c ≥ 9.0%) decreased to 0.34 (p<0.001) at 24 months. Of CGM
users, 65% used CGM >75% of time: these had a lower HbA1c at 24 months
compared to those with usage <25% (7.8±1.3% vs 8.6±1.8%, respectively,
p<0.001). DKA was also reduced in this group (IRR 0.49, 95% CI
0.33-0.74, p<0.001).

Conclusions: Following
national subsidy, CGM use was high and associated with sustained improvement in
glycaemic control. This information will inform economic analyses and future
policy and serve as a model of evaluation diabetes technologies.
Development of an In Vitro whole cell Micronucleus Multiplex expansion assay: Using DRAQ5™ and the DNA damage biomarkers ɣH2AX, P53, pH3 along with cell cycle relationships and the MN genotoxic endpoint to assess chemical Mode of Action on an imaging flow cytometry platform with template development
Authors:   , Harte Danielle S.G.
Published: December 2021

Genetic toxicity testing is the assessment of compounds, and their respective metabolites, potential to cause DNA damage either directly or indirectly. There are many genetic toxicology screening assays designed to assess the DNA damaging potential of chemicals in early drug development to help identify promising drugs that have a low risk potential of causing damage leading to cancer in humans. Despite this, in vitro tests generate a high number of miss-leading positives, the consequences of which lead to unnecessary animal testing and abandoning promising drug candidates. Understanding chemical Mode of Action (MoA) is vital in identifying true genotoxic potential of substances. Here I demonstrate a simple robust protocol for optimised staining of fixed human lymphoblast P53 proficient TK6 cells with the antibodies; Anti-ɣH2AX, Anti-P53 and Ant-pH3S28 along with DRAQ5™ DNA staining in a whole cell multiplex system that is suitable for analysis via microscopy or imaging flow cytometry. Use of the Amnis FlowSight® and ImageStream X Mark II® platform provided a high content high throughput acquisition platform with the sensitivity of flow cytometry and accuracy of image analysis. Using both optimal and suboptimal lasers for fluorophore excitation demonstrated that a multiplex system for DNA damage assessment including MN was possible in un-lysed cells. IDEAS 6.2 template generation allowed for batch processing of data samples extracting the following metrics: Cell Cycle, Micronucleus (MN), ɣH2AX, P53, PH3, G1 ɣH2AX, G1 P53, S ɣH2AX, S P53, G2 ɣH2AX, G2/M P53, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase and Abnormal mitosis. Furthermore, high content nature of the platform using imagery allows for identification of rare cellular event assessment particularly preliminary data on biomarker signal found within MN. The system found differences in the biomarker metric responses between the chemicals; MMS, Carbendazim, ARA-C, Vinblastine, Etoposide and Crizotinib suggesting potential for chemical MoA elucidation.