bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Art Education Program for Pre-School Children in China
Authors:   Lyceum- Northwestern University Dagupan City, Philippines, Zhang Zhang , Zening Zening , Xu Xu , Songhe Songhe
Published: November 2024

Involving Art Education teachers in the Pre-School, and, School Administrators as respondents, this study was conducted to assess the level of the implementation of Art Education in the Pre-School Instruction for school year 2022-2023 in China. The researcher employed the descriptive method of research by utilizing a questionnaire as the main tool for gathering the needed data. The Intervention Measures were designed to address the problems encountered by the Art Education Teachers in the Pre-School. It was found that all of the respondents are educationally qualified to teach Art Education in the Pre-School. The majority of them have earned units leading to a Master’s degree and a good number of the respondents have earned units leading to the doctoral program. The majority of the teachers teaching Art Education in the Pre-School have 1 to 6 years of teaching experience in this field. In-service training at the international level appears to be inadequate while training at the school, division regional, and national levels appears to be adequate. Based on the findings the most commonly implemented teaching strategies are guided observations, question and answer strategy, listening, problem-solving, constructivism in teaching, simulation, brainstorming inquiry-discover lesson strategy and. demonstration The following teaching strategies namely: lecture-discussion, reading, activities such as songs, and dance, games, using real-life situations, role-playing were fully implemented however, hands-on activities on art and drawing were poorly implemented. It was concluded that all of the teachers in this study are qualified to teach preschool., The teachers teaching Art Education in the preschool are using/implementing a variety of teaching strategies and instructional materials to bring about effective instruction in the school., Some serious problems, i.e., competence in the use of Art Education in the preschool, instructional materials, facilities and equipment curriculum content and standards, supervisory and technical assistance, and training and seminars affect quality instruction and hence can account for the poor performance of preschool learners. Keywords: Art Education, preschool, school administrator, curriculum contents, teaching strategies
BatLIT Community Extension Project, Bataan, Philippines, in Aid of Contextualization and Enhancement in the Basic Education
Authors:   Bataan Peninsula State University Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines, L. Garcia Loida
Published: November 2024

BatLIT is an acronym for Bataan Literature-Inspired Teaching, which is a community extension project in support of the Department of Education (DepEd) K-12 program in the Philippines that mandates contextualization and enhancement, also termed ‘Making the Curriculum Relevant to Learners’. The directive calls that in the delivery of instruction, the ‘examples, activities, songs, poems, stories, and illustrations are based on local culture, history, and reality relevant to the learners and easy to understand’. It is therefore aimed that local learning materials and literary outputs in multi-modal forms be produced for distribution to government and private institutions. Moreover, the project is an offshoot of two published research studies on Bataan literature that pioneered the retrieval, documentation, and dissemination of local writings in Bataan, Philippines. Having gathered sufficient volumes of local works, the Bataan Peninsula State University College of Education has pioneered the cascade of research outputs into extension activities to three pilot school beneficiaries representing basic education. The paper utilized the Input-Process-Outputs-Outcome (IPOO) framework as the methodology in the study which paved the way for its completion. The specified objectives of conducting regular monitoring, follow-ups, and visits to partner agencies, providing training workshops for teachers, creating learning materials through multi-modal texts, and integrating Bataan literature in the classroom lessons were attained productively. The results of the project yielded an expansion of the community extension activities to other agencies and educational institutions. Keywords: Community Extension, Bataan literature, Contextualization and Enhancement, Humanities, IPOO framework
Three Dimensions of the Practical Turn in Ideological Theory
Authors: Chen Huiyan
Published: November 2024

Marx and Engels, based on practical materialism and employing the philosophical paradigms of historical materialism and dialectics, developed the theory of ideology, marking its first practical turn. Grounded in the philosophical paradigm established by Marxism, Gramsci later formulated the theory of ideological hegemony, laying the cornerstone for Western Marxist ideology theory. Western scholars further advanced this practical turn by exploring the dimensions of popular culture, science and technology, and modernization.
ABORDAGEM DA MORTE NA INFÂNCIA: CONSTRUINDO RESILIÊNCIA EMOCIONAL
Authors: Engelhardt Gabriella Bezerra , Batista Marina Arlete , Faedo Amanda Monteiro
Published: November 2024

Este estudo aborda a comunicação da morte na infância, explorando seu significado histórico, a evolução da concepção da infância ao longo do tempo e os desafios contemporâneos enfrentados pelos adultos ao lidar com esse tema. Observa-se que, historicamente, as crianças eram vistas como miniaturas de adultos, enquanto atualmente reconhecemos suas peculiaridades emocionais e cognitivas. O medo e a ansiedade dos adultos em discutir a morte com as crianças resultam muitas vezes em evasão do assunto, privando as crianças de oportunidades de compreensão e expressão. A ausência de uma abordagem adequada da morte na infância pode acarretar consequências emocionais profundas, destacando a importância urgente de uma discussão embasada sobre o tema. A problemática da pesquisa centra-se em equilibrar a sensibilidade com a responsabilidade de preparar as crianças para compreender e enfrentar a morte. Espera-se que o presente estudo contribua para o desenvolvimento de estratégias eficazes para comunicar a morte às crianças bem como colaborar no processo de elaboração do luto de forma saudável e adaptativa, enquanto cultivamos um ambiente de apoio emocional durante esses momentos cruciais de sofrimento mas também de aprendizado de resiliência.
EDUCAÇÃO LIBERTÁRIA NA ESCOLA KORINA JURUNA: LEVANTES PELA IDENTIDADE INDÍGENA E PELA RETOMADA DOS TERRITÓRIOS NO CONTEXTO PRÉ - HIDRELÉTRICA BELO MONTE
Authors: Saraiva Márcia Pires , Marinho José Antônio Magalhães , Silva Katiene Nogueira da
Published: November 2024

Até o ano 2000, os indígenas Juruna não tinham acesso à educação formal na Terra Indígena (TI) Paquiçamba, no Pará. Buscavam acesso à educação, ora nas escolas urbanas de Altamira, ora na escola da Ilha da Fazenda, na Volta Grande do rio Xingu. A partir do convite de uma liderança, um grupo de missionários ligados a Prelazia do Xingu e ao CIMI ajudou a fundar a escola Korina Juruna, que foi a primeira experiência de educação entre esses indígenas em sua TI. Sob a perspectiva freiriana, a escola Korina passou a desenvolver práticas pedagógicas visando à conscientização tanto em relação aos direitos indígenas, quanto à importância do território para o povo Juruna. Tais práticas da escola iniciaram os Juruna no âmbito dos movimentos sociais e indígenas e possibilitaram a formação de novas lideranças, contribuindo para a inserção política desses indígenas no cenário pré - hidrelétrica Belo Monte, no médio rio Xingu. A partir de fontes documentais, entrevistas e diálogos teórico-metodológicos, discute-se a escola enquanto espaço-lugar de sentidos, apropriações e disputas. Isto porque os Juruna ao elaborarem novas práticas políticas se chocaram com relações de caráter paternalistas há muito empreendidas pelas instituições que atuavam na área, como a FUNAI.
CONTRIBUIÇÃO FARMACÊUTICA NA LOGÍSTICA E USO RACIONAL DE MEDICAMENTOS PARA TUBERCULOSE E HANSENÍASE EM UMA REGIONAL DE SAÚDE: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Callegari Patrícia Marin , Azeredo Cristiane Lovati Dal’Col , Pinto Flaviane Machado Marabotti
Published: November 2024

Tuberculose e hanseníase são doenças infectocontagiosas de curso crônico, consideradas como problemas de saúde pública no Brasil. Ambas são tratáveis e as drogas utilizadas são padronizadas e fazem parte do componente estratégico da assistência farmacêutica no SUS. Constituem desafios da assistência farmacêutica desses agravos, não somente a garantia do acesso da população aos medicamentos, mas também a qualidade, segurança e eficácia dos mesmos, por meio de seu uso racional. O objetivo desse estudo foi relatar a experiência de implementação do processo de monitoramento e avaliação da solicitação, dispensação e uso adequado dos medicamentos para tuberculose e hanseníase, em uma regional de saúde. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, do tipo relato de experiência. Foi realizado no Núcleo de Vigilância em Saúde da Superintendência Regional de Saúde de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim-ES, e compreende o período entre 2013 e 2021. No período de análise, foram descritos os principais problemas encontrados em relação a assistência farmacêutica desses agravos nos municípios que constituem a região sul do Espírito Santo, bem como as ações implementadas pela gestão regional do componente estratégico a partir dos problemas identificados. Os resultados sugerem que a avaliação e monitoramento das solicitações e prescrições medicamentosas por um profissional farmacêutico em nível regional contribuem na identificação de problemas logísticos e relacionados à adequação da terapia, assim como na sua resolução por meio de ações educativas junto às vigilâncias e serviços municipais.
CONHECIMENTO DO ENFERMEIRO ACERCA DA PREVENÇÃO DO CÂNCER DE MAMA NA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Martins Francisca Juliana Grangeiro , Barreto Juliana Alexandra Parente Sa , Pereira Davi de França Torres , Saldanha Matheus Pereira , Ferreira Andreina Mariano , Freitas Josefa Daiana da Silva , Barros Júnior Josué , Fernandes Francisco Lindomar Gomes
Published: November 2024

Segundo a Organização mundial da Saúde (OMS), o câncer de mama (CM) é uma doença que resulta da multiplicação anormal de células da mama, formando um tumor com potencial de se espalhar para outros órgãos. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar na literatura disponível o conhecimento dos enfermeiros que atuam na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) sobre a prevenção do câncer de mama e sua capacidade de implementar estratégias eficazes para reduzir a incidência e melhorar o diagnóstico precoce dessa doença em mulheres. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa utilizando SciELO, LILACS e Google acadêmico, com os descritores de saúde ‘’Neoplasias da Mama’’; ‘’Enfermagem’’ e ‘’Atenção Primária à Saúde’’. A revisão integrativa analisou seis artigos, que destacaram o conhecimento do enfermeiro sobre o tema proposto. Ao concluir o estudo, percebeu-se que o enfermeiro deve levar em consideração diversos fatores durante a consulta de enfermagem na APS, principalmente no que diz respeito aos exames de rotina para prevenção do CM. A atenção e compreensão do enfermeiro nesse momento são imprescindíveis para a potencial detecção precoce do CM.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO PROFISSIONAL FARMACÊUTICO NA ADESÃO AO TRATAMENTO DO HIV/AIDS: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Felicio Ana Paula de Oliveira , Pinto Thiago Serrão
Published: November 2024

O Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV) é uma questão de destaque para a saúde pública desde a década de 1980. Trata-se de uma infecção que compromete o sistema imunológico, por meio da depleção dos linfócitos T, especialmente   da   linhagem   CD4, que em estágio mais avançado da infecção pelo HIV, pode progredir a Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida (AIDS). O estudo objetiva analisar a importância da atuação do profissional farmacêutico no tratamento de pacientes com HIV/AIDS. Estudo exploratorio do tipo revisão de literatura integrativa, nas bases de dados eletrônicas: Semantic Scholar, Web of Science e Harzing’s Publisher or Perish, com as seguintes palavras chaves: “Adesão”, “Assistência Farmacêutica”, “Terapia Antirretroviral”, “Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida”, em português e inglês “Adherence”, “Pharmaceutical Assistance”, “Antiretroviral Therapy”, “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome”, entre os anos de 2019 a 2024. Após os critérios de seleção e exlusão foram selecionados 20 exemplares técnico-científicos que abordam a importância da atuação do profissional farmacêutico no tratamento de pacientes com HIV/AIDS. Verificou-se que os cuidados com o HIV/AIDS precisam ser estruturados no fortalecimento entre farmacêuticos e pacientes, pois o monitoramento farmacoterápico auxilia na adaptação do tratamento e às necessidades individuais de cada paciente, sendo crucial para precaução de interações indesejadas e efeitos colaterais que possam prejudicar a efetividade da terapia. Conclui-se que a participação do farmaceutico no tratamento do HIV/AIDS ajuda a melhorar a compreensão do paciente sobre seu tratamento, resultando em uma maior satisfação dos cuidados recebidos e em uma diminuição das taxas de abandono do tratamento.
REFORMA PSIQUIÁTRICA E O TRABALHO EM SAÚDE MENTAL: CAMINHOS DA EDUCAÇÃO PERMANENTE
Authors: Cardoso Francisca Maria Carvalho
Published: November 2024

O estudo trata da Saúde Mental, abordando a descentralização do trabalho na Rede de Atenção em Saúde, especificamente na Rede de Atenção Psicossocial - RAPS, como um dispositivo de desinstitucionalização, com serviços de saúde e saúde mental que atendem a pessoa com transtornos mental e usuários de álcool, crack e outras drogas na comunidade em que vivem. A partir desta perspectiva é apresentada a Reforma Sanitária e a Reforma Psiquiátrica na série histórica composta para esta produção. Pensar a Saúde Mental hoje, é compreender que sua atuação se dá por meio da descentralização das suas ações aos espaços mais longínquos dos centros urbanos. O artigo ancora-se em literatura sobre o tema, o qual se discute concepções históricas para o entendimento do Sistema Único de Saúde e da Saúde Mental na perspectiva do tratar em liberdade, assinala-se alguns dos desafios do SUS e da Rede de Atenção em Saúde Mental. Apontamos ainda que o fortalecimento da atenção no campo da Saúde Mental, no âmbito do SUS pressupõe o estabelecimento de uma rede articulada e descentralizada com a presença da Educação Permanente em Saúde e que possa fortalecer as políticas sociais públicas.
AVALIAÇÃO DA IMPORTÂNCIA DA UNITARIZAÇÃO DE DOSES NA FARMÁCIA HOSPITALAR: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Menezes Byanca dos Santos Rodrigues , Pinto Thiago Serrão
Published: November 2024

A farmácia hospitalar é responsável por garantir a segurança e o uso racional de medicamentos. A unitarização de doses contribui significativamente para reduzir erros de medicação, aumentando a precisão e a segurança dos tratamentos. Essa prática também facilita a rastreabilidade dos medicamentos, permitindo a identificação e correção de problemas relacionados ao uso de medicamentos. Esta revisão tem por objetivo avaliar a importância da unitarização de doses na farmácia hospitalar. Esta pesquisa é uma revisão bibliográfica, qualitativa, com método baseado na técnica exploratória o levantamento de dados através do acesso as bases indexadoras: Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online), Semantic Scholar e Google Acadêmico, utilizando-se as seguintes palavras-chave: “Doses”, “Unitarização”, “Farmácia hospitalar”, “Segurança do paciente”, “Farmacêutico”, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, com intervalo entre 2019 a 2024. Verificou-se que a unitarização de doses se mostra como uma ferramenta essencial na farmácia hospitalar contemporânea. Ao otimizar processos e reduzir custos, essa prática garante a qualidade e a segurança da terapia medicamentosa. A unitarização agrega valor à assistência farmacêutica, reduzindo erros e melhorando a satisfação de pacientes e profissionais, promovendo o uso racional de medicamentos e fortalecendo a integração entre os serviços farmacêuticos e as demais áreas do hospital. Conclui-se que a individualização das doses demonstra ser uma prática eficiente, pois reduz erros, otimiza o tempo dos profissionais e garante a rastreabilidade dos medicamentos, contribuindo para a segurança e a qualidade da assistência armacêutica.
LIGAÇÕES QUÍMICAS E MAPAS CONCEITUAIS: PRESSUPOSTOS DA DIFERENCIAÇÃO PROGRESSIVA E RECONCILIAÇÃO INTEGRATIVA NO ÂMBITO DA TEORIA DA APRENDIZAGEM SIGNIFICATIVA
Authors: Ribas Sabrina Nunes , Silva André Luís Silva da , Pino José Cláudio Del , Moura Paulo Rogério Garcez de , Morais Francielle Nelsiane Colman de
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa emerge como uma intervenção que visa compreender os mecanismos envolvidos no processo de aprendizagem. Fundamentado na Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa, proposta por David Ausubel e contribuições de Joseph Novak, as atividades foram desenvolvidas em uma turma do 1º Ano do Ensino Médio do Instituto Estadual de Educação Dr. Bulcão, localizada no município de Lavras do Sul, região central do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. O período de desenvolvimento das atividades abrangeu os meses de novembro e dezembro do ano letivo de 2022 e a proposta integrou os conceitos de Diferenciação Progressiva e Reconciliação Integrativa, por meio de Mapas Conceituais, com o objetivo de tratar assuntos relacionados à Química. Desse modo, o presente estudo possibilitou analisar que atividades que modificam o cenário em que o aluno é um mero receptor de conteúdos favorecem o processo de aprendizagem. Ainda, a combinação entre os conceitos de Diferenciação Progressiva e Reconciliação Integrativa proporcionou uma articulação entre teoria e prática, associando o conteúdo abordado em sala de aula com as vivências dos alunos.
ENDOCARDITE APÓS TROCA VALVAR MITRAL POR PRÓTESE BIOLÓGICA - RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Merlos Priscila Gabriella Carraro , Merlos Fernando , Souza Gabrielle Christina Marquardt de , Altmann Amanda Roslindo , Martini Reynold , Ricieri Mariana Barretos , Zanin Isabela Davoglio
Published: November 2024

A endocardite infecciosa (EI), é uma infecção grave que pode afetar as valvas cardíacas, são causadas principalmente por agentes bacterianos. Pacientes que apresentam alterações cardíacas estruturais, cateteres intravasculares de longa permanência e, dispositivos cardíacos implantados em cirurgias cardíacas, aumentam as chances de desenvolver EI. Os sintomas são inespecíficos, mas geralmente incluem febre, fadiga, perda de peso e manifestações cardiovasculares como sopros. Neste caso conseguimos visualizar a inespecíficidade de sintomas dessa infecção, o diagnóstico foi realizado com base nos critérios clínicos de DUKE, ecocardiologicos e bacteriológicos. O cuidado intensivo é, e foi, essencial para um manejo eficaz, o tratamento é realizado de forma individualizada, conforme a necessidade de cuidados dos pacientes; A resistência bacteriana e as complexidades terapêuticas representam desafios, mas a evolução dos métodos e a prevenção são essenciais para melhores desfechos clínicos na endocardite.
ESTOQUE E TRAÇOS FUNCIONAIS DE RAÍZES FINAS NA REGENERAÇÃO NATURAL DE UMA FLORESTA ATINGIDA POR CHUVAS CONVECTIVAS NA AMAZÔNIA CENTRAL
Authors: Abdon Kallyfa Mariano , Souza Cacilda Adélia Sampaio de , Menezes Valdiek da Silva , Higuchi Niro
Published: November 2024

Os processos fisiológicos das árvores afetam o fluxo de carbono e água, influenciando os estoques de biomassa na floresta. No entanto, a mudança climática e eventos extremos podem causar desbalanceamentos. Compreender o funcionamento do ecossistema amazônico diante de distúrbios naturais é crucial para estratégias de regeneração. As raízes finas, com diâmetro menor que 2 mm, são essenciais para a absorção de água e nutrientes, além de contribuírem para a ciclagem de matéria orgânica nas florestas tropicais. Entretanto, seu desempenho no ecossistema é pouco explorado. Este estudo investigou o estoque e os traços morfoanatômicos das raízes finas em áreas de regeneração natural após chuvas convectivas. As coletas para análise anatômica ocorreram em dezembro de 2021, e as de biomassa em maio e junho de 2022, na Estação Experimental de Silvicultura Tropical do INPA, utilizando trado e anel volumétrico. Observou-se que, nas áreas perturbadas, o estoque de biomassa de raízes finas se concentra nas camadas superficiais, onde há maior disponibilidade de nutrientes. A biomassa é maior nas bordas e no centro das florestas perturbadas, indicando que a distribuição das raízes é influenciada por limitações nutricionais. Embora classificadas como raízes finas, os resultados sugerem que essas raízes têm funções condutivas, e não absortivas.
Assessing the Efficiency of BubbleDeck in Modern Constructions Innovations in Structural Design and Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Gideon Stephen Simon
Published: November 2024

Jakkasandra Post Bengaluru- Kanakapura Main Road, Ramanagara District- 562112, India.
AVIA-SHIELD: Advanced Bird Strike Prevention Using Ultrasonic and Laser Technologies for Aircraft Safety
Authors:   Pune Institute of Aviation Technology, Pune affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India, Awari Sanika , Hasware Affan , Pawar Vardhan , Sengupta Piyush , Tandon Abhishek , Goregaonkar Roma
Published: November 2024

Bird strikes pose significant risks to aviation safety and can lead to costly damages and delays. This project explores an innovative approach to preventing bird strikes on aircraft by leveraging ultrasonic technology. This method prevents and reduces bird strikes humanely and non-lethally while minimizing disruptions to aerodrome operations and reducing economic losses. The primary focus is on ground- level bird deterrence. The project employs buzzer sound systems combined with ultrasonic waves to create an auditory and sensory deterrent that disrupts bird behavior near runways and aircraft areas. The effectiveness of these techniques will be evaluated through field tests and simulations, aiming to enhance aircraft safety and reduce the frequency of bird strike incidents. Keywords: Bird Strike, Radar, Ultrasonic emission, laser protection.
Segmentación de estudiantes universitarios según el nivel socioeconómico, ingesta calórica y composición corporal utilizando el algoritmo K-means
Authors: Suarez Gonzalez Katherine Denisse , Novillo Luzuriaga Nibia Noemí , Vargas Olalla Vanessa Paulina , Suarez Gonzalez Erik Steven
Published: November 2024

El aumento de problemas de salud como la obesidad y las afecciones metabólicas ha reforzado la necesidad de entender cómo el nivel socioeconómico impacta la nutrición, especialmente entre jóvenes adultos. Este estudio utilizó el algoritmo K-means para segmentar a jóvenes adultos universitarios basándose en su NSE, ingesta calórica y valores de índice de masa corporal (IMC). Se recopilaron datos de 150 estudiantes universitarios utilizando cuestionarios validados que permitieron mediar la cantidad de calorías consumidas y la proporción de macronutrientes. El análisis se llevó a cabo a niveles univariado, bivariado y multivariado mediante el algoritmo K-means, identificando tres clústeres dentro del grupo de estudio, se utilizó Python en la plataforma Google Colab para procesar la información. Los resultados identificaron tres clústeres: uno con una ingesta calórica ligeramente superior a lo recomendado, pero con un IMC normal, sugiriendo una mejor calidad de dieta o mayor actividad física; otro con un consumo calórico inferior al recomendado y un IMC que indicaba sobrepeso, posiblemente debido a una dieta de baja calidad; y un tercer clúster con altos niveles de consumo energético, incluyendo potencialmente a deportistas de alto rendimiento. La variabilidad dietética subraya la importancia de personalizar estrategias nutricionales para mejorar la salud y bienestar.
Parrots and Palms: Analyzing Data to Determine Best Management Strategies and Sustainable Harvest Levels
Authors: Bravo Adriana , Cawthorn Michelle , Gibbs James , Porzecanski Ana
Published: November 2024

This exercise presents a scenario and raw data on a realistic conflict between parrot conservation and palm tree harvest. It requires that students analyze data very comparable to what would be gathered in the field, to 1) construct a life tables for the palm and parrot, 2) extract vital statistics about both the palm and parrot population from the life tables, 3) estimate maximum sustainable yield for both species, and 4) make a decision about the sustainability of harvest intensity. It illustrates the importance of data analysis skills for conservation.
Observed Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity
Authors: Gazit Nadav , Hanson Katharine , Pearson Richard , Siller Stefanie
Published: November 2024

There is strong scientific evidence that climate change is already impacting plant and animal populations, and model projections indicate that the current trends are likely to continue over the coming century. This module includes a synthesis and presentation that reviews case studies from the primary scientific literature on the observed effects of climate change on biodiversity and an exercise that has participants explore the communication and interpretation of climate change science through role-playing as climate scientists or journalists.
Marine Reserves and Local Fisheries-an Interactive Simulation
Authors: Brumbaugh Daniel , Naro-Maciel Eugenia
Published: November 2024

Worldwide, many local fisheries are declining. Coral-reef fisheries in particular are especially susceptible to overfishing and habitat degradation, and it is increasingly important to try to balance the needs of dependent local fisheries and marine biodiversity conservation. This interactive simulation allows students to explore the factors that influence fishery sustainability and see how marine reserves can work. Based on research from the Bahamas, the activity focuses on three important fisheries species: the queen conch, the Nassau grouper, and the spiny lobster. For more information please visit: http://ncep.amnh.org/marine_simulation/
The Management of Conservation Breeding Programs in Zoos and Aquariums
Authors: Esson Maggie , Jacobs Kelly , Moss Andrew
Published: November 2024

Zoos and aquariums have evolved from 19th century “one of everything” menageries to conservation-focused institutions. Zoos may maintain and breed animals for several reasons, namely conservation, education, and research. There are three main focuses of conservation breeding programs: ark, rescue, and supplementation (support for in situ programs). Using practical examples, this module examines conservation breeding programs and major topics that must be taken into consideration when designing and implementing these programs (e.g., conservation genetics, population management, and adaptations to captivity), as well as challenges faced by these programs (e.g., surplus populations, anti-zoo arguments).
The Importance of Invertebrate Biodiversity
Authors: Beucke Kyle , Nichols Elizabeth , Spector Sacha
Published: November 2024

Invertebrates—while understudied and under-sampled—comprise over 90% of animal life on Earth. They are an exceedingly heterogenous ‘group,’ from parasitic worms to lobsters. This module covers the numerous diverse values invertebrates have for humans and ecosystems in general, as well as the threats they face. Invertebrate conservation also has several unique challenges, including taxonomic impediments, lack of species-level information (vs. community level), and lack of concern/public interest derived from a “poverty of riches.” Case study and critical thinking textboxes enhance the model and provide opportunities for further discussion. Accompanying exercises have students explore aspects of invertebrate ecology, economics, and human perceptions.
Fundamentals of Nature Interpretation
Authors: Domroese Margret , Saunders D.
Published: November 2024

Nature interpretation can be an effective way to communicate about and involve people in biodiversity conservation. Interpretation activities may comprise presentations or walks led by an interpreter, as well as exhibitions and print or audiovisual materials that people can use independently. This module describes the history, guiding principles, underlying philosophy, and methods of nature interpretation. Interpreters can be found in a wide range of settings beyond nature guiding and work for a variety of organizations. The module provides examples of themes—and guidance for developing them—and describes major categories of interpretive programs – presentations, exhibits, and community outreach – outlining the process for planning, implementing, and evaluating.
Funciones y Caracterización Geomorfológica de una Cuenca
Authors: Martinez Rivera Luis
Published: November 2024

Adaptado para: Mexico
Demografía Aplicada
Authors: Gibbs James
Published: November 2024

Este módulo contiene los principales conceptos de demografía, entre ellos historias de vida, tasas de reproducción, supervivencia, modelos de crecimiento, y metapoblaciones, para entender la dinámica de las poblaciones y examina a su vez la aplicación de estos conceptos para manejarlas exitosamente. La aplicabilidad de la demografía es resaltada con ejemplos de casos de recuperación de especies en peligro, reducción de poblaciones de especies peste, y el mantenimiento de poblaciones de especies en aprovechamiento.
Conservation and Management of Fungi
Authors: Osmundson Todd
Published: November 2024

When it comes to conservation, fungi are often overlooked. This module provides an introduction to fungi, explains their importance, and takes a look at their conservation. Fungi are a highly diverse group of organisms, though still not well understood. The various types of fungi have value for many reasons including as goods, for services and for essential ecological interactions. Like other organisms, fungi face common threats, e.g., climate change and habitat fragmentation, but face different conservation challenges due to scientific, informational and public concern hurdles.
Communicating about Environmental Issues: A Great Lakes Case Study
Authors: Elder Jane , Farrior Marian
Published: November 2024

Communicating about environmental issues can be a complex but vital component of conservation. The Great Lakes have long been influenced by human activity—logging, fishing, agriculture, urbanization—that have resulted in degradation of the ecosystem, e.g., through overexploitation, pollution and invasive species. The policy responses to these problems reflect the challenge of the issue that needs to involve numerous communities and states in the U.S. and Canada. Examples of several recent Great Lakes communications campaigns illustrate different approaches for making the connection between issues and audiences.
The Bats of Madagascar: A Conservation Challenge
Authors: Cardiff Scott , Jenkins Richard
Published: November 2024

This module looks at the conservation outlook for Madagascar’s bats. Madagascar has nearly 40 recognized species of bats, distributed among seven families, over half of which are endemic to the island, including the family Myzopodidae. While some are recognized as threatened by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, most of Madagascar’s bat species are actually too poorly studied to estimate their conservation status. Further research is needed on the important aspects of bat ecology: roosting patterns and preferences, foraging and habitat use, and diet. Bats perform several important ecosystem services, including pollination and seed dispersal. However, they nevertheless face several common threats such as hunting, persecution, deforestation, and disturbances due to tourism and mining.
Marine Protected Areas and MPA Networks
Authors: Agardy Tundi , Brumbaugh Daniel , Naro-Maciel Eugenia , Staub Francis
Published: November 2024

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are coastal or offshore marine areas managed to protect the natural and/or cultural resources of a particular place. MPA networks, a more recent development, are systems of MPAs designed to increase protection to a geographic area. There can me numerous goals of MPAs though they are mainly related to conservation (e.g., biodiversity conservation, protection of a rare species), or sustainability (e.g., fisheries management, recreation). This module introduces MPAs including the costs and benefits, relations to biodiversity and fisheries management, design and implementation, with a look towards how MPAs can be more effective in the future. Through role-playing, the accompanying exercise allows students to experience the challenges of developing a plan for an MPA that satisfies different users while meeting common objectives.
Áreas Protegidas y Conservación de la Biodiversidad I: Planificación y Diseño de Reservas
Authors: Naro-Maciel Eugenia , Rao Madhu , Sterling Eleanor J.
Published: November 2024

Este módulo es una traducción del módulo en inglés sobre el mismo tema. Una versión completa adaptada para el contexto Boliviano está en desarrollo. Por el momento están disponibles Estudios de Caso referentes al contexto Boliviano y Peruano.
Applications Of Remote Sensing To Ecological Modeling
Authors: Fleishman Erica , Seto Karen
Published: November 2024

Satellite data offer panoramic and long-term perspectives that assist us in managing ecosystems to meet social, economic, and ecological objectives. In particular, remote sensing data are becoming increasingly common and critical inputs to ecological models. Models help us to understand ecological patterns and processes and the affect of human actions on those phenomena. Remote sensing has changed how ecologists approach the modeling process, e.g., new capacity to track severe events like hurricanes has improved our ability to prepare, respond, and mitigate effectively. In this module, we offer a review of model usage in ecology, and introduce some of the advantages and constraints of integrating satellite remote sensing with ecological models, (e.g., landscape metrics, climate, invasive species). Although remote sensing data cannot meet all modeling needs or objectives, they often can contribute to the process of conserving and managing biodiversity and ecological function.
Amphibian Declines
Authors: Donnelly Roarke , Mendelson Joseph
Published: November 2024

"Amphibians are experiencing declines in populations and extinction of species at a rate far beyond any other group in recent times. In spite of the academic awareness of a possible amphibian crisis and continued vigilance in habitat protection and trade, field biologists continued to document decimated populations, extinctions, and malformations of every variety. This module asks: what's been happening? How is it that the best-protected habitats in the world have failed to protect amphibians within their borders? We also suggest you check out a similar material ""Applying Critical Thinking To The Amphibian Decline Problem"" for updates on recent research (hyperlink below in "See also" section)."
Promoting Partnerships with Parents in Preschool Programs: Does the Number of Classroom Sessions a Day Matter?
Authors: Thompson Paula , Marvin Christine , Knoche Lisa
Published: November 2024

Positive parent-teacher relationships are associated with positive child outcomes (Minke, 2010).Â  Teachersâ€™ work contexts, such as the number of children/families each teacher serves each day/week and a teacherâ€™s self-efficacy may influence teachersâ€™ abilities to build those relationships.Â  Participants in this pilot study included families of children enrolled in publicly- funded preschool programs and their teachers.Â  To assess their perceptions of self-efficacy regarding parent-teacher relationships, preschool teachers completed the Teacher Efficacy for Promoting Partnerships Scale (Moen, Sheridan, & White, 2016).Â  Findings suggest that preschool programs using a single all-day session model with fewer children and families assigned per teacher, may permit teachers to more quickly establish partnerships with parents, or at least establish a confidence in working with parents sooner in the relationship than teachers assigned to teach to double (two half-day) sessions each day.Â
Preparing Early Interventionists/Early Childhood Special Educators with Knowledge and Practices to Collaborate with Families: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
Authors: Chelsea Panse , VanLone Janet , Ziegler Lisa , George-Puskar Annie
Published: November 2024

Due to the important impact family-professional collaboration has on child outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and students with disabilities, research in special education preservice personnel preparation has evaluated the impact of higher education programs and curricula geared towards improving preservice educators’ knowledge and practices regarding family-professional collaboration in inclusive settings. The resulting literature has provided the field with insights as to instructional strategies faculty have implemented to better prepare preservice special educators to collaborate with families. The purpose of this mixed-methods systematic review was to identify and synthesize the current state of knowledge behind these instructional strategies intended to increase preservice educators’ knowledge and practices to collaborate with families. A total of 15 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 1968-2024 were included in the study. Findings indicate that various instructional strategies and outcome measures were used to measure preservice educators' knowledge and practices. Implications for future research are described.
Sensitivity to Number Parity in Young Myrmica Sabuleti Ants
Authors: Cammaerts Roger , Cammaerts Marie-Claire
Published: November 2024

Young Myrmica sabuleti worker ants aged at most a few weeks and settled in small single-cohort colonies, were learned, by operant conditioning, to recognize either 2 or 3 dots displayed on a stand. When tested in front of two stands bearing different numbers of dots, one even and the other odd, their response was always higher towards the stand bearing the same parity as the one learned. They thus reacted to the parity corresponding to the number of dots they have learned to associate with the reward. These young ants were sensitive to the parity of a number of dots ranging from 1 to at least 6, but could not discriminate their parity when in front of 5 and 6. They were somewhat more responsive towards an even number than towards an odd number, having learned a number with this parity. A preceding study showed that older workers (experienced foragers) are sensitive to the parity of numbers of dots ranging from 1 to at least 7, and this equally whether the numbers are odd or even. Their limit of parity discrimination of close numbers is in front of 6 and 7. It therefore appears that, although present early on, the sensitivity of young workers to parity of numbers of elements and to number discrimination has to improve over the course of their lives, perhaps through an age-related maturation process, or through acquired experience.
Host-Pathogen Interactions in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Molecular Mechanisms and Implications for Treatment
Authors:   Al_Karkh University for Science /College of Science., Lateef Zainab M. , Al-Saadi Zahraa Hamid Alwan ,   Al_Karkh University for Science /College of Science., Aljarah Karam R ,   Al_Karkh University for Science /College of Science.
Published: November 2024

Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a major public health problem with high morbidity and mortality. This review reviewed the molecular mechanisms and their implications for treatment of M. tuberculosis infection, as well as the complex host pathogen interactions underpinning M. tuberculosis infection. The ability of the pathogen to avoid the host immune responses by utilizing critical strategies for the evasion, for instance, inhibition of phagosome-lyosome fusion and modulation of the host cell pathways are discussed first. T cells play a critical role in the adaptive immune response, and granulomas develop, which are then examined in detail. It importantly informs current treatment protocols which struggle to overcome issues of patient compliance, drug resistance and toxicity. Explored are novel therapeutic approaches targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis, virulence factors and the use of host directed therapies. Recent advances in the development of vaccines, including the innovative endeavors that hope to improve or replace the BCG vaccine, are also reviewed. The review ends by anticipating future directions in TB management, which could be facilitated through efforts related to personalized medicine, and combination therapies, as well as rapid diagnostics to change how we think about treatment. The insights from this study are important for developing novel strategies to fight TB and to bring down its burden globally.
Procesos de aprendizaje experiencial creativo en estudiantes de pregrado
Authors: Vélez Ochoa Claudia Inés , Argel Correa Angélica María
Published: November 2024

Esta investigación, permite entender los métodos de estudio innovadores en la academia. Su objetivo expone la creatividad como potencializadora en el aprendizaje experiencial. Desde una metodología cualitativa, con entrevistas a profesionales y encuestas a estudiantes de pregrado en diferentes universidades. Se identifica que la presencia de actividades novedosas, alcanzan mejores resultados y apropiación del conocimiento. Los resultados permiten presenciar diferentes culturas en las aulas, progresando en la combinación de vivencias, con reflexiones reflejadas en la comprensión del entorno y aprendizaje.
Tipografía como herramienta para la optometría
Authors: Balius Planelles Andreu , Tàpias Montserrat , Molinero Xavier , Álvarez José Luis
Published: November 2024

La evaluación visual en gabinetes optométricos se centra en medir la agudeza visual usando optotipos como el anillo de Landolt y las letras de Sloan. Este artículo resalta la importancia de tener optotipos en forma de tipografía, permitiendo la personalización de cartas visuales. Se presentan conjuntos tipográficos como Optotipica-Kids para niños y Optotipica para visión cercana, con mejoras continuas hasta Optotipica 5. Se introduce Louise OPTO, basada en los optotipos de Sloan, corrigiendo inconsistencias. Estas tipografías gratuitas bajo licencia Creative Commons facilitan la creación de cartas visuales adaptadas, beneficiando la práctica clínica y la educación en comunidades con recursos limitados.
El próximo currículo de diseño hace un futuro sostenible
Authors: Springer Leonardo
Published: November 2024

Enseñar diseño exige una comprensión de principios y habilidades que incluyen liderazgo, pedagogía, metodologías de aprendizaje activo, principios de diseño, comprensión de la cognición individual y grupal, conciencia de los factores socioculturales y socioeconómicos, habilidades para resolver problemas, familiaridad con la tecnología de vanguardia, competencia en procesos y metodologías de diseño, innovación y la capacidad de fomentar la colaboración entre disciplinas en un entorno educativo en rápida evolución.
study with graphic in designers about climate change communication
Authors: Maia Manuela
Published: November 2024

Communication for action about climate change is difficult to operationalize. Capturing attention and motivating action requires understandable scientific data. We developed and tested a tool to boost graphic designers' ideation.We crossed communication objectives, the nature of content and conditions for visual communication with the need to capture attention, promote risk perception and motivate action. We conclude that the design of graphic communication objects may need to go beyond the use of images, the data-driven narratives and individual testimonies. Understanding human causes of climate change needs a multidisciplinary approach to the traditional graphic design project field with visual communication strategies that integrate existing knowledge.
THE DETERMINING FACTORS OF THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Authors:   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Costea Ana Maria
Published: November 2024

The paper outlines an investigation into the factors that determine the financial performance of companies in the construction sector. The data required for the analysis were collected for a specific sample of 30 companies in the construction field, with the reference period being the time interval between the years 2019-2022. The source used to create this sample was the annual financial statements of these companies published on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The method by which the analysis was performed was the method of grouped least squares with fixed effects and random effects. This analysis is empirical with panel data.
MANAGERS, MANAGEMENT AND REMOTE WORK - A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE NEW SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Authors:   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Matei Denisa Ligia
Published: November 2024

The pandemic has had a direct impact on the physical and mental health of millions of people around the world. In addition to the rapid spread of the virus and the high number of deaths, many people have experienced side effects such as fatigue, anxiety and depression due to social isolation and the uncertainty of the future. The managers had to face the challenges of both the business they were running and the teams they were targeting. In those teams, there were both anxious people, with personal challenges, as well as others that they had to keep trained. Some people often needed extra training to adapt to remote work.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges for managers and companies around the world. In this text, we will analyze how the pandemic has affected managerial leadership and the strategies adopted by companies to face this unprecedented crisis, but we will also analyze new open horizons and emerging opportunities, including as competitive advantages.
In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular, being adopted by more and more companies and workers around the world. This way of working offers numerous benefits, both for employees and employers. In this text, we will explore the advantages of remote work and how they can influence productivity, satisfaction and work-life balance.
THE IMPACT OF THE RISK PERCEPTION ON RENTABILITY IN THE ROMANIAN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Authors:   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Moise Dumitru Florin
Published: November 2024

This study examines the effect of different levels of rentability on the perception of the risks in the agri-business sector in Romania. The risks analysed are related to production, market, institutional, personnel and financial and the rentability ratios used are return on assets and return on equity. The research methodology consists in a qualitative study, with the data collected using field questionnaires. The convenience sampling was used as sampling method for 201 companies with farming activity in the vegetal nutrition area, the population being very large, and the financial data for 2021 consisted of analyses basis. A one-way ANOVA test was performed using SPSS software, combined with a descriptive analysis and homogeneity and robust tests. The results of the study show that it is likely that both return on assets and return on equity have a significant effect on the market risk perception. The market risk is related to the price volatility for agriculture inputs and crops and the farmers with higher rentability are more aware of these risks. The contributions of this approach are aimed both at the microeconomic level, providing benchmarks in the substantiation of strategies on risk-return trade-off, and at the macroeconomic level, providing a benchmark in the substantiation of policies in this field.