bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Community perception of causes of death using verbal autopsy for diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alyazidi Faleh , Shakely Deler , Petzold Max , Alyazidi Fawaz , Hussain-Alkhateeb Laith
Published: December 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a serious global health issue which significantly impacts public health and socioeconomic development. Exploring how the community perceives the causes of death and their associated risk factors is crucial for public health. This study combines verbal autopsy (VA) with the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) register to explore community perceptions of causes of death and associated influential factors in Makkah province, Saudi Arabia. 302 VA interviews were conducted with relatives or caregivers of deceased who died between 2018 and 2021 based on T2DM medical register from Alnoor Specialist Hospital in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia. Cause-specific mortality fractions (CSMFs) obtained from the VA using the InterVA-5 model were utilized to assess community perception. We used a multivariable logistic regression model to determine factors influencing community perceptions of causes of death. Lin’s CCC with 95% CI was used to analyze the concordance for the CSMFs from verbal autopsy causes of death (VACoD) as a presumed reference standard and family-reported causes of death (FRCoD). The outcomes of this study demonstrate a generally broad spectrum of community perceived mortalities, with some critical misconceptions based on the type of death and other vital events like marital status, with an overall CCC of 0.60 (95% CI: 0.20–1.00; p = 003). The study findings demonstrate that community perception is weak if the deceased was male compared to female (aOR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.26–1.03) and if the deceased was > = 80 years compared to 34–59 years (aOR: 0.48; 95% CI: 0.16–1.38), but it significantly improves among married compared to single (aOR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.02–4.42). Exploring community perception of causes of death is crucial as it provides valuable insights into the community’s understanding, beliefs, and concerns regarding mortality. Higher or lower community perception is attributed to how people may perceive risk factors associated with the causes of death, which can guide public health planning and interventional programs. The study findings further emphasize the need to employ robust and standardized VA methods within the routine medical services for a systemized assessment of families’ reported causes of death.
Regional prevalence of hypertension among people diagnosed with diabetes in Africa, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Hinneh Thomas , Akyirem Samuel , Bossman Irene Fosuhemaa , Lambongang Victor , Ofori-Aning Patriot , Ogungbe Oluwabunmi , Commodore Mensah Yvonne
Published: December 2023

Hypertension and diabetes comorbidity can increase healthcare expenditure and the risk of coronary heart disease. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes in African countries. We searched EMBASE, PubMed and HINARI databases from inception to March 2023. Cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes and published in English in Africa were eligible for inclusion. The cross-sectional study design component of the mixed method appraisal tool was used to assess the quality of the included studies. We quantified the overall and regional prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes using random-effects meta-analysis. We assessed heterogeneity and publication bias usingI2statistics and funnel plots. Out of 3815 articles retrieved from the various databases, 41 met the inclusion criteria with sample sizes ranging from 80 to 116726. The mean age was 58 years (± 11) and 56% were women. The pooled prevalence of hypertension in people diagnosed with diabetes was 58.1% [95% CI: 52.0% - 63.2%]. By region, Central Africa had the highest hypertension prevalence; 77.6% [95% CI: 53.0% - 91.4%], Southern Africa 69.1% [95% CI: 59.8% - 77.1%;], North Africa 63.4% [95% CI: 37.1% - 69.1%;], West Africa 51.5% [95% CI: 41.8% - 61.1%] and East Africa 53.0% [95% CI: 45.8% - 59.1%]. Increasing age, being overweight/obese, being employed, longer duration of diabetes, urban residence, and male sex were reported to be associated with a higher likelihood of developing hypertension. The high prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes in Africa highlights the critical need for an integrated differentiated service delivery to improve and strengthen primary care and prevent cardiovascular disease. Findings from this meta-analysis may inform the delivery of interventions to prevent premature cardiovascular disease deaths among persons in the region.
Awareness and experiences on core outcome set development and use amongst stakeholders from low- and middle- income countries: An online survey
Authors: Karumbi Jamlick , Gorst Sarah , Gathara David , Young Bridget , Williamson Paula
Published: December 2023

Harmonization of outcomes to be measured in clinical trials can reduce research waste and enhance research translation. One of the ways to standardize measurement is through development and use of core outcome sets (COS). There is limited involvement of low- and middle-income country (LMIC) stakeholders in COS development and use. This study explores the level of awareness and experiences of LMIC stakeholders in the development and use of COS. We conducted an online survey of LMIC stakeholders. Three existing COS (pre-eclampsia, COVID-19, palliative care) were presented as case scenarios, and respondents asked to state (with reason(s)) if they would or would not use the COS if they were working in that area. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Of 81 respondents, 26 had COS experience, 9 of whom had been involved in COS development. Personal research interests and prevalence of disease are key drivers for initiation/participation in a given COS project. Most respondents would use the COS for pre-eclampsia (18/26) and COVID-19 (19/26) since the development process included key stakeholders. More than half of the respondents were not sure or would not use the palliative care COS as they felt stakeholder engagement was limited and it was developed for a different resource setting. Respondents reported that use of COS can be limited by (i) feasibility of measuring the outcomes in the COS, (ii) knowledge on the usefulness and availability of COS and (iii) lack of wide stakeholder engagement in the COS development process including having patients and carers in the development process. To ensure the development and use of COS in LMICs, collaborations are essential in awareness raising on COS utility, training, and COS development. The COS also needs to be made accessible in locally understandable languages and feasible to measure in LMICs.
Effect of mode of healthcare delivery on job satisfaction and intention to quit among nurses in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Zangiabadi Safoura , Ali-Hassan Hossam
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major shift in the delivery of healthcare services with the adoption of care modalities to address the diverse needs of patients. Besides, nurses, the largest profession in the healthcare sector, were imposed with challenges caused by the pandemic that influenced their intention to leave their profession. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of mode of healthcare delivery on nurses’ intention to quit job due to lack of satisfaction during the pandemic in Canada. This cross-sectional study utilized data from the Health Care Workers’ Experiences During the Pandemic (SHCWEP) survey, conducted by Statistics Canada, that targeted healthcare workers aged 18 and over who resided in the ten provinces of Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main outcome of the study was nurses’ intention to quit within two years due to lack of job satisfaction. The mode of healthcare delivery was categorized into; in-person, online, or blended. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to examine the association between mode of healthcare delivery and intention to quit job after adjusting for sociodemographic, job-, and health-related factors. Analysis for the present study was restricted to 3,430 nurses, weighted to represent 353,980 Canadian nurses. Intention to quit job, within the next two years, due to lack of satisfaction was reported by 16.4% of the nurses. Results showed that when compared to participants who provided in-person healthcare services, those who delivered online or blended healthcare services were at decreased odds of intention to quit their job due to lack of job satisfaction (OR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.43–0.50 and OR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.61–0.67, respectively). Findings from this study can inform interventions and policy reforms to address nurses’ needs and provide organizational support to enhance their retention and improve patient care during times of crisis.
Healthcare workers’ experiences with COVID-19-related prevention and control measures in Tanzania
Authors: Tani Kassimu , Osetinsky Brianna , Mhalu Grace , Mtenga Sally , Fink Günther , Tediosi Fabrizio
Published: December 2023

The ability of a health system to withstand shocks such as a pandemic depends largely on the availability and preparedness of health-care workers (HCWs), who are at the frontline of disease management and prevention. Despite the heavy burden placed on HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known regarding their experiences in low-income countries. We conducted a web-based survey with HCWs in randomly selected districts of Tanzania to explore their experiences with COVID-19-related prevention and control measures. The survey assessed implementation of COVID-19 control guidelines in health facilities, HCW perceptions of safety, well-being and ability to provide COVID-19 care, and challenges faced by frontline workers during the pandemic. We used multivariate regression analysis to examine the association between HCW and health facility characteristics, a score of guideline implementation, and challenges faced by HCWs. 6,884 Tanzanian HCWs participated in the survey between December 2021 to March 2022. The majority of respondents were aware of the COVID-19 guidelines and reported implementing preventive measures, including masking of both HCWs and patients. However, HCWs faced several challenges during the pandemic, including increased stress, concerns about infection, and inadequate personal protective equipment. In particular, female HCWs were more likely to report exhaustion from wearing protective equipment and emotional distress, while physicians were more likely to experience all challenges. While most HCWs reported feeling supported by facility management, they also reported that their concerns about COVID-19 treatment were not fully addressed. Notably, perceptions of protection and well-being varied widely among different HCW cadres, highlighting the need for targeted interventions based on level of exposure. In addition, various factors such as HCW cadre, facility ownership and COVID-19 designation status influenced HCWs’ opinions about the health system’s response to COVID-19. These findings highlight the importance of consistent implementation of guidelines and social and emotional support for HCWs.
The genomic and epidemiological virulence patterns of Salmonella enterica serovars in the United States
Authors: Fenske Gavin J. , Pouzou Jane G. , Pouillot Régis , Taylor Daniel D. , Costard Solenne , Zagmutt Francisco J.
Published: December 2023

The serovars of Salmonella enterica display dramatic differences in pathogenesis and host preferences. We developed a process (patent pending) for grouping Salmonella isolates and serovars by their public health risk. We collated a curated set of 12,337 S. enterica isolate genomes from human, beef, and bovine sources in the US. After annotating a virulence gene catalog for each isolate, we used unsupervised random forest methods to estimate the proximity (similarity) between isolates based upon the genomic presentation of putative virulence traits We then grouped isolates (virulence clusters) using hierarchical clustering (Ward’s method), used non-parametric bootstrapping to assess cluster stability, and externally validated the clusters against epidemiological virulence measures from FoodNet, the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS), and US federal sampling of beef products. We identified five stable virulence clusters of S. enterica serovars. Cluster 1 (higher virulence) serovars yielded an annual incidence rate of domestically acquired sporadic cases roughly one and a half times higher than the other four clusters combined (Clusters 2–5, lower virulence). Compared to other clusters, cluster 1 also had a higher proportion of infections leading to hospitalization and was implicated in more foodborne and beef-associated outbreaks, despite being isolated at a similar frequency from beef products as other clusters. We also identified subpopulations within 11 serovars. Remarkably, we found S. Infantis and S. Typhimurium subpopulations that significantly differed in genome length and clinical case presentation. Further, we found that the presence of the pESI plasmid accounted for the genome length differences between the S. Infantis subpopulations. Our results show that S. enterica strains associated with highest incidence of human infections share a common virulence repertoire. This work could be updated regularly and used in combination with foodborne surveillance information to prioritize serovars of public health concern.
Rising and falling on the social ladder: The bidimensional social mobility beliefs scale
Authors: Matamoros-Lima Juan , Willis Guillermo B. , Moya Miguel
Published: December 2023

Recent works in the field of Social Psychology have shown the importance of studying subjective social mobility from different perspectives. In the literature about subjective societal mobility, most of the research is focused on the mobility-immobility framing. However, several authors suggested studying social mobility beliefs effects differentiating according to mobility’s trajectory, that is, upward (i.e., improving status over time) and downward (i.e., getting worse in status over time). The present research was motivated by the lack of measures that discriminate between beliefs in upward and downward societal mobility. Across two studies using different samples of the Spanish adult population, we examined both dimensions of social mobility beliefs and tested their predictive validity on other related constructs. In Study 1 (N = 164), with an EFA, we corroborated the independence between the two types of mobility. The internal structure was confirmed by a CFA in Study 2 (N = 400). Furthermore, it was shown that upward and downward mobility beliefs are differently related to other related constructs. The results from Studies 1–2 showed good convergent validity. In all correlations with the different constructs (attitudes towards inequality, meritocratic beliefs, justification of the economic system, and status anxiety) we found opposite direction effects for both types of societal mobility (upward and downward). The development of this new instrument can help to deepen our understanding of the psychosocial consequences of subjective social mobility, as well as to differentiate two processes that may have different consequences.
Isolation, molecular characterization, and genetic diversity of recently isolated foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype A in Egypt
Authors: El-Ansary Ramy E. , Kasem Samy , El-Tabakh Mohamed A. M. , Badr Yassien , Abdel-Moneim Ahmed S.
Published: December 2023

Foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting all hoof-cloven animals. Serotypes A, O and SAT 2 of the foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) are circulating in Egypt. The present study aimed to identify and molecularly characterize the FMDV strains circulating in Northern Egypt during an epidemic that struck the nation in 2022. RNA was extracted from the epithelial specimens, vesicular fluid from affected cattle. The samples were screened using real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) targeting the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene. Positive samples underwent individual serotype-specific amplification using primers designed for VP1 of O, A, and SAT 2 serotypes. Subsequently, direct sequencing was performed on the positive samples. The real-time RT-PCR detected positive samples from epithelial and vesicular fluid samples, but not in the blood of infected animals. Out of the 16 samples, seven tested positive for FMDV serotype A. Of these seven positive samples, six were categorized as serotype A-African topotype-G-IV, and these positive samples were isolated in BHK-21 cells, yielding an overt cytopathic effect caused by the virus. In conclusion, it is necessary to sustain continuous surveillance of the evolution of circulating FMDV strains to facilitate the assessment and aid in the selection of vaccine strains for the effective control of FMDV in Egypt.
Investigating Broadchurch as a terrain of struggle: The cultural and political potential of British television crime drama
Authors: Grünkemeier Ellen
Published: December 2023

British television crime drama offers fertile ground for discussion by reflecting on the politics of crime, society, family, environment, marketing and tourism. Broadchurch (2013–17) playfully engages with the conventions of the popular genre of the whodunit. Cashing in on the series’ popularity, screen tourism zooms in on a heritage space that disregards and ignores any unsettling social concerns. It is indeed sobering, if not disillusioning, to realize that today’s reconfigurations of the whodunit continue to uphold a nostalgic longing for an idealized past. However, in a cultural studies project, it is too easy a solution and too simplistic an argument to claim that the whodunit falls short of dismantling any such conservative ideology. Bearing in mind Stuart Hall’s statement that the popular is a terrain of struggle between both radical and conservative elements, the reconfigured whodunit is simultaneously escapist and topical. Television crime drama proves so popular in current times of political instability, economic inequality and social polarization precisely because it both fulfils the viewers’ desire for comfort and closure, and engages them in public debate about pressing sociopolitical issues.
Serial characterization as a feminist ethics of care in Better Call Saul
Authors: Thomas Evan , Haugtvedt Erica
Published: December 2023

We pursue the consequences of temporal complexity for character development in Better Call Saul (2015–22). We advance this argument by attempting an Aristotelian reading of Better Call Saul but then show some of the deficits that follow from transferring this methodology from theatrical to serialized televisual character. Following this, we highlight some of the deficits of a judgemental approach to character that appear within the narrative of Better Call Saul, and we propose instead to understand serialized character development ateleologically. This distinction introduces the relevance of a feminist ethics of care, which we believe provides a more relevant frame for the moral evaluation of serialized character. In contrast to the absolutism of universal principles, a feminist ethics of care orients one to understand those for whom one cares in ‘relational contexts’ that emphasize specific, material and concrete conditions. This dichotomy between judgement and care is dramatized within Better Call Saul through the interpretations that two characters bring to an extended deceit. Just as the discursive and diegetic complexity of the series prompts viewers to continually re-frame and re-evaluate Jimmy McGill, Jimmy likewise regularly uses a similar move of misdirection during his scams in which he invites other characters’ judgement about one aspect of his performance while accomplishing his actual goal by other means. Jimmy routinely invites judgement through taking on personae that he ultimately discards, reserving and preserving evaluation of his authentic motivations in continual acts of deferral. If Jimmy is ever rehabilitated, he arrives at such a possibility through an authentic confession directed towards the person who has cared most for him, Kim Wexler. Ultimately, we believe that Better Call Saul uses the structure of its serialized discourse to endorse the moral attention and responsiveness that are characteristic of a feminist ethic of care, rather than a system of characterization based on a teleological, final judgement that sees character from an endpoint looking backwards.
Influencers y etiquetado frontal en México. Aproximaciones desde la campaña #ParaVariar de Sidral Mundet
Authors: Olmedo Neri Raul Anthony , García Calderón Carola
Published: December 2023

En los últimos años se ha observado la tendencia de la publicidad para posicionar sus marcas en internet sin acatar enteramente el marco regulatorio en México. Como estudio de caso se revisa el uso del etiquetado frontal en los contenidos de los influencers en la campaña digital #ParaVariar de Sidral Mundet. A partir del análisis iconográfico-semiótico se revisaron los contenidos producidos por cinco influencers a fin de identificar cómo se muestra el etiquetado frontal y cuál es su función dentro de la narrativa publicitaria. Los resultados muestran que dichos contenidos tienden a ocultar el etiquetado frontal, así como a no mostrar explícitamente que se trata de una colaboración pagada.
The efficacy of audiovisual distraction as an anxiety-minimizing technique during echocardiography in preschool children
Authors: Yantie Ni Putu Veny Kartika , Gunawijaya Eka , Windiani I Gusti Ayu Trisna , Maharini Kadek
Published: December 2023

Background Echocardiography procedures can cause fear and anxiety in children, especially at preschool age. Audiovisual distraction is a simple, harmless, and low-cost technique that does not interfere with the procedure.

Objective To assess the effect of audiovisual distraction on the anxiety levels of children aged 2-5 years during echocardiography.

Methods This quasi-experimental study included children aged 2-5 years who were admitted for echocardiography. Patients with hearing or visual impairment, Down syndrome, autism, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder were excluded. We administered anxiety-reducing intervention in the form of cartoon audiovisual media shown on a ceiling-mounted television during the echocardiography procedure. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale - Anxiety (VAS-A) before and after the intervention was given. We compared the subjects’ pre- and post-procedure VAS-A scores and heart rates.

Results Of the 43 subjects who underwent echocardiography during the study period, the mean age was 3.2 (SD 0.9) years, with an equal sex distribution. Most subjects had a history of repeated echocardiography procedures and hospitalizations. Thirty-nine (90.6%) of subjects demonstrated anxiety during the echocardiography procedure. There was a significant mean difference of 11.9 (SD 13.2) bpm (95%CI 7.8 to 15.9 bpm, p<0.001) in heart rate pre- vs. post-intervention.  Median pre- and post-intervention VAS-A scores were 5 (range 0-10) and 1 (range 0-4), respectively (P=0.001). Post-intervention, almost all (97.7%) subjects had no or mild anxiety.

Conclusion Audiovisual content presented on television serves as an effective distraction method to reduce children's anxiety during echocardiography.
Generais entre Poderes
Authors: Moreira Guilherme Alessandro Lemos da Silva
Published: December 2023

Com as eleições de 2018, observou-se no cenário brasileiro a presença significativa de generais do Exército Brasileiro eleitos para o Congresso ou tornando-se ministros de Estado. Neste artigo tratou-se da carreira militar de quatro desses generais: Antonio Hamilton Martins Mourão, Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira, Maynard Marques de Santa Rosa e Eliéser Girão Monteiro Filho. A partir de uma análise sistemática de reportagens dos jornais O Globo, Folha de S. Paulo e O Estado de S. Paulo entre setembro de 2007 e novembro de 2018, analisaram-se as noções de “crise”, “indisciplina” e “insubordinação” frequentemente utilizadas para descrever a atuação desses generais durante governos anteriores. Ao final, foi observado como estes oficiais atuaram enquanto porta-vozes do Exército, em uma continuada exposição midiática que consubstacializou suas capacidades militares em poder e autoridade política, ao mesmo tempo, em que a instituição militar passava a percepção de “punição” por suas declarações.
The idiostyle of Andrey Kolesnikov as an Author of the Reportage Genre
Authors: Vered Valeria
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the lexical and stylistic analysis of Andrey Kolesnikov's political news reportage in terms of its compliance with the traditional genre characteristics. The author's speech techniques of building a dialogue with the reader are evaluated in the light of their pragmatic potential. The paper concludes that not only does Andrey Kolesnikov's reportage acquire analytical features, but also it turns into a multifunctional genre, in which the convergence of such art and journalistic genres as feuilleton and essay is observed. The reporter's communication strategy is based on irony and it forms the individual author's style of Andrey Kolesnikov, which consists in a specific selection and organization of linguistic means: formal topic is covered by informal means. The reportages’ nature is entertaining. This allows the author to realize the main communication goal, i.e. to critically describe and evaluate the events that make up the information occasion.
positivismo ao pensamento inter e transdisciplinar
Authors: Ziviani Fabricio , Fonseca Kleber Netto
Published: December 2023

Positivism to inter- and transdisciplinary thought: a path marked by the influence of social transformations of production in education
O entendimento a respeito das abordagens inter e transdisciplinar provém de uma concepção ampla e profunda das ciências, de forma que impacta a educação. Assim pensando, considera-se que todo conhecimento só será reconhecido, se houver um caráter transformador, ou seja, quando cumpre a função de reflexão sobre a realidade concreta e preencha os estágios formativos construídos por meio dos valores inerentes ao ser humano. Assim pensando, este artigo pretende contribuir para a discussão sobre as possibilidades das concepções inter e transdisciplinares aplicadas à ciência e a educação contribuírem para a superação dos entraves oriundos do pensamento positivista, que, muitas vezes, serviu para justificar as imposições das transformações sociais de produção. Neste sentido propõe-se a analisar o vínculo entre inter e transdisciplinaridade, educação e relações sociais de produção.
Educação Formal dos consumidores como ação regulatória das práticas de Greenwashing e Bluewashing
Authors: Andreoli Tais
Published: December 2023

Formal consumer education as a regulatory action for greenwashing and bluewashing practices
Defende-se a potencialidade da educação formal do consumidor, a fim de que consiga exercer o importante papel que lhe cabe nas relações comerciais. O trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a influência da promoção da educação formal ao consumidor como potencial ação regulatória das práticas de greenwashing e bluewashing. Para tanto, foi construído um referencial teórico com a discussão de ambas as práticas supracitadas. Como procedimento metodológico, o estudo se enveredou por uma abordagem hipotético-dedutiva, sendo realizado um pré-experimento, cuja manipulação consistiu na promoção da educação formal aos participantes (n=40), de forma longitudinal. Com isso, foi possível validar a efetividade da educação formal dos consumidores como possível ação regulatória das práticas de greenwashing e bluewashing, aumentando tanto o conhecimento quanto o julgamento deles em relação a elas.
Breve histórico do desenvolvimento da Educação Ambiental no município de São Bernardo do Campo
Authors: Alvaide Nathalie de Freitas , Silva Leticia Franco da , Soares Solange de Fátima
Published: December 2023

Brief history of the development of Environmental Education in the municipality of São Bernardo do Campo
Este artigo visa apresentar levantamento histórico do desenvolvimento pedagógico da Educação Ambiental no Município de São Bernardo do Campo, levando em consideração perspectivas nacionais e tendências globais de debate nesta área. Pretende-se apresentar um recorte de projetos pedagógicos implantados na educação municipal e que houveram destaque no âmbito municipal nos diversos anos.
Controle bibliográfico nacional e depósito legal
Authors: Xavier Aline dos Santos Drummond , Alvarez Gonzalo Rubén
Published: December 2023

Enquanto instrumentos de preservação da memória e patrimônio intelectual,as bibliografias são desenvolvidas pelasbibliotecas nacionais e procuram garantir o controle bibliográfico, por meio do depósito legal. Analisa o controle bibliográfico nacional na América Latina, incluindo a legislação vigente sobre depósito legal, a existência de bibliografias correntes e atualizadas e os requisitos legais dos países latino-americanos, comparando-os aos dos países ibéricos Espanha e Portugal, em termos de custódia das obras. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem quali-quantitativa, em nível regional, pois analisa um conjunto de países ligados por aspectos sociais, culturais, políticos e econômicos. A situação atual de cada um dos 20 países que conformam o bloco regional foi analisada. Em grande parte da América Latina, o controle bibliográfico nacional é ineficiente e a legislação vigente sobre depósito legal desatualizada. Apesar da boa vontade de alguns países para tornar mais eficiente o controle bibliográfico, buscando-se aproximação dos países ibéricos Espanha e Portugal, ainda são necessárias diversas ações conjuntas em nível regional.A publicação de bibliografias identificada é proveniente de iniciativas públicas ou privadas ou compiladas retrospectivamente na América Latina.A inexistência de uma bibliografia corrente e atualizada representa um problema que historicamente se alastra pela América Latina nos dias de hoje. Conclui que, o descumprimento da legislação, a falta de tradição, compromisso e interesse, caracterizado pela falta de políticaspúblicas de educação e cultura, prejudicam a manutenção e/ou atualização de bibliografias nacionais latino-americanas.A situação atual da Espanha e Portugal pode ser considerada um reflexo de iniciativas bem-sucedidas em andamento no contexto do controle bibliográfico nacional e depósito legal.
REPRESENTAÇÃO TEMÁTICA DE ESTUDOS SOBRE EDUCAÇÃO EM CIÊNCIAS
Authors: Amaral Lobo Deisiré , Barwaldt Regina
Published: December 2023

Apresenta um recorte de dados produzidos a partir de uma pesquisa sobre investigação das produções científicas da Educação em Ciências, que tem se mostrado cada vez mais interdisciplinar e que tece interconexões com diferentes áreas do conhecimento. O objetivo geral foi descrever a contribuição das palavras-chave para a interpretação, categorização e análise das pesquisas científicas recuperadas em três plataformas digitais. Do ponto de vista metodológico o estudo representa uma oportunidade pertinente de destacar a contribuição da Lei de Zipf, terceira Lei da Bibliometria como campo metodológico aplicável para pesquisas na Educação em Ciências e em demais áreas afins. Acredita-se que o estudo poderá contribuir para a compreensão sobre a necessidade de observar as concepções linguísticas e semânticas na escolha de palavras-chaves que representam as produções científicas, considerando que as Revisões Sistemáticas e a Web Semântica implicam na recuperação documental em bases de dados científicas e na internet. O estudo demonstrou que a Lei de Zipf permiti coletar os termos dos documentos e compreender com assertividade o tema e os objetos retratados nas pesquisas da área, além de contribuir para a compreensão das tendências temáticas sobre as pesquisas da Educação em Ciências.
PRÁTICAS RESTAURATIVAS
Authors: Silva de Andrade Costa Duvernoy Doriele , Lopes de Souza Gildo
Published: December 2023

A violência é um fenômeno social complexo e de múltiplas causalidades. Nesta pesquisa, objetivamos analisar em que medida o projeto de intervenção “Práticas Restaurativas na Escola” contribuiu para reflexão e planejamento de Círculos de Construção de Paz na escola. Trata-se de uma pesquisa-ação, a partir de questionário semiestruturado, grupo focal e oficinas. Na etapa diagnóstica, 09 gestores e 73 professores de escolas da rede de ensino da cidade de Aliança-PE nos forneceram indicações sobre as violências presentes na escola. Verificamos desconhecimento sobre práticas restaurativas, terceirização da responsabilidade no enfrentamento da violência e ações punitivistas na resolutividade: suspensão, transferências, punição. A partir disso, o grupo focal, composto por 08 integrantes, participou de oficinas sobre Práticas Restaurativas e construiu coletivamente Círculos de Construção de Paz. Com isso, os participantes da pesquisa foram sensibilizados a desenvolver ações que contribuíssem para o desenvolvimento do clima organizacional da escola, através das práticas restaurativas, lançando novos olhares sobre as situações de violência presentes na escola. Desta forma, os Círculos de Construção de Paz agregam princípios e práticas cotidianas que promovem o diálogo,  fortalecem o sentimento de pertencimento, capacidade empática e construção de um ambiente seguro, inclusivo e de vivência de processos educativos.
ENTRE O DITO E O NÃO DITO
Authors: Silva Leide Daiana Marques , Almeida da Costa Sinara
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo entende que a leitura-escrita é, com frequência, uma atividade que ocupa grande parte do trabalho com crianças pré-escolares. Tendo em vista ser um tema que ainda gera polêmicas e contradições na área, essa pesquisa buscou verificar a tensão em torno do trabalho com a leitura-escrita na pré-escola através das percepções e prática de uma professora. Para isso, traçamos um caminho de análise que inicia nas experiências de vida e envereda para as estruturas coletivas que formaram as percepções da professora e como esta vem praticando a leitura-escrita na sala de atividades. Há interlocução direta com precursores da Teoria Histórico-Cultural. A produção dos dados se deu a partir da observação não participante e entrevistas inspiradas no modelo recorrente. Os registros foram feitos em diário de campo, filmagens e fotografias, analisados com o apoio do paradigma indiciário. Os dados revelam o predomínio do saber cotidiano sobre o fazer pedagógico com a leitura-escrita na turma analisada. Percebemos que os espaços e os momentos da rotina em que a leitura-escrita se manifestou com mais frequência limitaram-se ao interior da sala de atividades e de maneira estrita. Notamos ainda que os fatores que geraram tensão nos relatos e ações da professora, no que se refere ao tema desse estudo, estavam relacionados à base de sua formação e foram mantidos pela prevalência de um saber advindo de interpretações rasas, inerentes a diferentes tendências pedagógicas e presentes no cotidiano da escola.
A COORDENAÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA COMO ARTICULADORA NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS NA ESCOLA
Authors: De Castro Pitano Sandro , Zilli Polesello Julsemina
Published: December 2023

O artigo aborda o papel da coordenação pedagógica na implementação de políticas educacionais na escola. Por meio de entrevista coletiva, analisa a atuação das coordenadoras junto à rede municipal de educação de Nova Prata (RS), visando compreender como se processa a articulação com os professores, os desafios, os limites e as possibilidades para a implementação da Pedagogia de Projetos. Na fundamentação teórica, amparou-se em autores como Gallon, Rocha Filho e Machado (2017), Celestino (2013), Araújo e Ribeiro (2016) e Araújo, Martins e Rodrigues (2019), com ênfase no papel da coordenação pedagógica na escola, dialogando, também, com reflexões de Nóvoa (2002), Saviani (2006), Libâneo (2004) e Pimenta (1997).  Constatou-se a dificuldade de atuação interdisciplinar por parte dos professores, a necessidade de planejamento coletivo e de espaços e tempos destinados à formação como subsídio ao papel da coordenação. A função articuladora, assumida como hipótese de trabalho, confirmou-se ao longo da pesquisa, afirmando a coordenação como uma referência para a prática pedagógica dos professores diante dos desafios emergentes no cotidiano escolar.
LIVROS PARADIDÁTICOS NA EDUCAÇÃO ESCOLAR QUILOMBOLA
Authors: Araújo Thays Emanuelly Alves de , Alencar Maria Fernanda dos Santos , Melo Cinthya Torres
Published: December 2023

Este texto guiado pela questão de que forma a utilização dos livros paradidáticos contribui para a valorização da identidade e do pertencimento étnico das comunidades quilombolas?, busca refletir sobre a Educação Escolar Quilombola e a utilização de materiais de apoio pedagógico- o livro paradidático, nos espaços escolares. Pesquisa bibliográfica, de caráter exploratório, acolhe estudos de Melo (2004), Campello e Silva (2018), Paulucio (2018), Silva (2016), Silva (2020) na discussão da educação escolar quilombola e de um material didático específico que atenda as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Escolar Quilombola.  A partir deste estudo, verifica-se que ainda é um grande desafio se ter em escolas quilombolas livros didáticos e paradidáticos que representem a cultura e dialogue com os saberes das comunidades quilombolas, aproximando-se da realidade dos educandos e gerando o sentimento de pertença e o reconhecimento das identidades de forma positiva.
Proposição de um livro didático para uma abordagem crítica da Educação Ambiental no Ensino Médio brasileiro
Authors: Cardozo Figueredo Rafael , Limaverde Nascimento Patricia
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho apresenta a proposta e o processo de elaboração de um livro didático de Educação Ambiental Crítica no Ensino Médio brasileiro. Assumindo a necessidade de se repensar a prática da Educação Ambiental na educação formal, a proposição do livro se sustenta a partir de considerações apresentadas sobre a Educação Ambiental escolar e o papel do livro didático na educação básica brasileira. Sua elaboração se consolida a partir das orientações das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Ambiental (BRASIL, 2012) e da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BRASIL 2018) inferidas aos desafios apresentados por diferentes autores para a superação da atual prática educacional sobre as questões socioambientais no ambiente escolar.
As pessoas com deficiência e a imersão no ambiente
Authors: Laurindo Graziela , Marcomin Fátima Elizabeti
Published: December 2023

O artigo busca compreender as possibilidades de vivências promovidas com/no ambiente “natural”, ou com seus elementos, de contribuir ou potencializar o processo educacional das Pessoas com Deficiência (PcD). Sustenta-se na Fenomenologia Bachelardiana e nos quatro elementos da natureza presentes na obra desse filósofo, por meio da cartografia do imaginário e da pesquisa participante, com vistas a desvelar os meandros do fenômeno estudado. As imersões vivenciadas, sustentadas pelo diálogo e autonomia, revelaram que as PcD podem ser beneficiadas no processo de aprendizagem e desenvolvimento pessoal se estimuladas a se relacionarem com o ambiente, ou seus elementos, de forma dialógica e autônoma, como protagonistas, e que manifestam reações de prazer, aprendizagem, realização, responsabilidade, cuidado e afeto.
Desenhos infantis como ferramenta de análise da percepção sobre o meio ambiente
Authors: Barbosa de Oliveira Rejane , Coronado Prestes Dirce
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo objetiva a discussão de desenhos aplicados a alunos dos 5º anos de uma escola municipal da cidade de Santa Helena-PR, para verificação da viabilidade do uso de desenhos como ferramenta de análise da percepção sobre o meio ambiente. Este trabalho foi motivado pela problemática em torno da dificuldade de avaliar de formas convencionais o entendimento dos alunos sobre esse assunto. Desse modo, buscou-se na literatura autores que discutem essa possibilidade, apresentando modelos de pontuação dos elementos representados nos desenhos que forneçam subsídios para análise dos mesmos, interpretando-os de acordo com suas especificidades. Tais ferramentas permitem analisar conceitos mentais que as crianças constroem por meio de suas experiências pessoais e aprendizado formal. Esses conceitos muitas vezes não podem ser expressos através de palavras verbalizadas ou escritas, encontrando nessas ferramentas de análise de desenhos uma forma de se fazer entender.
Cantos e encantos das águas
Authors: Ricarte Kenya , Corrêa Medina Maria Alice
Published: December 2023

Este artigo apresenta o percurso da pesquisa de mestrado em Educação “Cantos e encantos das águas: arte e poesia na formação humana”, que teve como objetivo investigar como o simbolismo da água pode ser utilizado como recurso para o alcance de uma educação sensível e significativa no ambiente escolar. Desse modo, foram realizadas vivências ecopedagógicas que despertaram para a formação integral de jovens estudantes dos anos finais do ensino fundamental, incentivando a expansão da consciência em relação a si mesmos, ao outro e ao meio ambiente. Nos referenciamos ainda em uma educação decolonial e antirracista, valorizando a pluralidade inerente à vida e o caminho de construção para a justiça, paz e igualdade social. O estudo baseou-se em uma pesquisa qualitativa e etnográfica, com abordagem metodológica transdisciplinar. A pesquisa-ação existencial orientou o processo de construção do caminho vivencial e fundamentou a reflexão do trajeto percorrido.
Cultura Oceânica e escola
Authors: Pazoto Carmen , Duarte Michelle , Silva Edson
Published: December 2023

A Cultura Oceânica diz respeito ao conhecimento público sobre o oceano para a cidadania no uso dos ambientes e recursos marinhos. Para investigar como conteúdos relacionados ao oceano e ambientes marinhos se relacionam com a educação formal, este estudo entrevistou professores da educação básica da cidade de Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. Os resultados indicaram que os professores demonstram conexão e percebem a importância do tema para a escola e para os alunos, porém, relataram uma abordagem limitada ou indireta desses conteúdos no currículo. Os professores sentem-se dispostos a incluir esse tema em suas aulas, porém acreditam que a formação e a vinculação do tema ao currículo são necessárias e, sobretudo, uma sociedade disposta a valorizar esse conhecimento.
Escolinha da Biodiversidade
Authors: Fontenele de Sousa Rejane , Da Paz Pinheiro Áurea
Published: December 2023

Este artigo apresenta as ações desenvolvidas na Escolinha da Biodiversidade da Área de Proteção Ambiental Delta do Parnaíba, projeto que compõe o Programa Educativo e Cultural do Museu da Vila, um museu de território, equipamento cultural de base comunitária numa vila-bairro de pescadores artesanais, Coqueiro da Praia. Objetivou-se contribuir com a construção de valores, conhecimentos, habilidades, atitudes e competências voltadas à conservação do meio ambiente junto ao público participante. O delineamento metodológico adotado foi abordagem qualitativa, do tipo pesquisa-ação-participativa, com a realização de oficinas educativo-culturais sobre a educação ambiental e patrimonial, aliada às habilidades artístico-culturais de crianças de sete anos residentes no território em estudo. Constatou-se que a Educação Ambiental possibilita mudanças de atitudes, pois atua na sensibilização e na conscientização do cidadão, estimulando-o a participar dos processos coletivos.
A Comparison of Machine Learning Approaches in Predicting Viscosity for Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide Derivatives
Authors: Da Silveira Kelly Cristine , Siqueira Matheus Henrique Silva , Gama João Matheus Ramos , Gois Jonathan Nogueira , Toledo Cláudio Fabiano Motta , Silva Neto Antônio J.
Published: December 2023

Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamides (HPAM) are widely used to modulate the viscosity of formulations. The appropriate application of a viscosity model can facilitate the idealization of new macromolecules and contribute to a better understanding of the structure-property relationship. In the present study, machine learning approaches, Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) and Random Forest (RF), were compared to model the viscosifying effect of HPAM derivatives, based on their chemical composition and concentration in an aqueous solution. The evaluated data come from a previous experimental study, which explores a post-synthetic polymer modification methodology. The relative importance of the variables was investigated, determining the features with the greatest influence on viscosity, including variations in chemical composition, with emphasis on the more hydrophobic groups (C7 and C12). The accuracy of the models was evaluated using statistical criteria, the coefficient of determination (R2) and the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The Random Forest approach outperformed Multiple Linear Regression, with values of 0.97 and 0.30 for R2 and RMSE, respectively, compared to 0.83 and 0.67 for Multiple Linear Regression. Applying the Random Forest model, it was possible to generate a set of hypothetical macromolecules, with potential viscosifying effects. These macromolecules were idealized focusing on mixed compositions of C7 and C12 with a maximum structural variation of 10 mol%. Additionally, this structural mapping provided insights for designing promising polymers by inserting cyclic structures, such as CYCLOPROP, which could overcome the solubility limitation observed in the literature.
Evaluation of the Thermogravimetric Profile of Hybrid Cellulose Acetate Membranes using Machine Learning Approaches
Authors: França dos Santos Filipi , Da Silveira Kelly Cristina , Carrielo Daniela Herdy , Ferreira Gesiane Mendonça , Domingues Guilherme de Melo Baptista , Andrade Monica Calixto
Published: December 2023

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a characterization technique routinely used in materials science. In this particular case, TGA determines the variation of weight with temperature. The thermogravimetric analysis of cellulose acetate (CA) hybrid membranes can provide similar results, despite their different chemical composition. The present study uses machine learning algorithms to correlate data from thermogravimetric analyses with variations in chemical composition. Experimental points relating to temperature and weight from these analyses were treated in different ways and used to estimate the composition of the membranes. The Extra-Trees Classifier, Random Forest, Decision Tree, and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithms were applied to this data and then evaluated using a confusion and accuracy matrix. The decision tree-based algorithms demonstrated a superior capacity for estimating the composition, albeit with negligible disparities in the thermogravimetric profile. The Extra-Trees Classifier algorithm, in particular, stood out for its ability to estimate composition in all tests, achieving 90% accuracy.