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Exploring households experiencing and at risk of homelessness: Linking homelessness case level data to Census 2021
Authors: Stephenson Dilly , Hampton Jen
Published: September 2023

This paper describes linkage of Homelessness Case Level Collection (H-CLIC) data to Census 2021, allowing researchers to better understand households experiencing and at risk of homelessness. This fits within a wider portfolio of Better Outcomes Through Linked Data (BOLD) pilot projects, developing research possibilities and partnerships within the homelessness research sphere.

To mitigate impact from limited and lower quality variables, linkage was performed in two phases: individual-level linkage and associative matching. Individual-level linkage combined deterministic and probabilistic linkage methods, supported using Splink, with two stages of probabilistic linkage with differing extents of geographical blocking. Clerical-focused associative matching was employed following individual linkage, using UPRN and household make-up.

The project took a pipeline approach, with consideration to future-proofing the pipeline to facilitate annual updates to the H-CLIC spine. Also considered in detail are the quality implications of differing temporal data in linking dynamic H-CLIC data to static Census data.

The linkage resulted in construction of a research-ready dataset, which enables H-CLIC applicants to be joined to their Census records. To compensate for limited address information and support best use of processing resources, blocking was used to limit search spaces in the probabilistic linkage. Households with missing links between individual members were successfully identified and passed through associative matching methods. Though matching was successful, the remaining residuals were challenging to deal with.

Error introduced by the linkage methodology is presented via linkage quality metrics and bias analysis. Bias introduced by the linkage processing may be of particular concern, particularly considering coverage of these sample data. Within the fifty-three current Local Authorities included, a skew was observed toward smaller, southernly areas with lower homelessness rates.

The linked dataset enables research into households vulnerable to homelessness, their movements across England, and their exposure to repeated homelessness. The data facilitates research into this important topic, supporting evidence-based policymaking. Furthermore, such use is anticipated to encourage further local authorities to provide their data, broadening its reach and our understanding.
Data First: Family courts data - An exploratory analysis of the nature and extent of repeat use of the family courts from 2011 to 2020 in England and Wales
Authors: Eaton Georgina , Bont Eke
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesAs people move through the courts and other justice services a wealth of administrative data is created which can provide critical new insights on justice system users, their pathways, and outcomes. Data linkage and widening access can maximise its value for research in the public good and to inform policy.

MethodData linkage has, for the first time, matched parties involved in family and civil law to criminal justice, enabling cross-cutting research opportunities. This data is available to researchers via Trusted Research Environments and these partnerships can build our capacity to derive policy-relevant findings. The administrative data from the family courts in England and Wales provides a joined-up picture of people involved in family law cases such as public law, private law, adoption, Family Law Act, and divorce. The team have published research showcasing the potential of this data and the presentation will primarily focus on this work.

ResultsThe family court dataset has enabled, for the first time, the extent and nature of repeat users to be explored at scale for research. This analysis provides better understanding of the stability of outcomes for children where courts make decisions about their care. We have conducted exploratory analysis of which parties in family law cases in 2011 returned over the following decade. The research investigates the frequency of return to court following involvement in different case types and roles, and transitions between case types. Locality-based analysis highlights important insights into varied patterns across England and Wales, which highlights an over-representation of family court users in some case types and roles residing in the most deprived areas in England and Wales compared to the general population.

ConclusionLinked administrative data can drive new insights into justice system use. Initial exploration has delivered new evidence on family justice that advances our understanding of real-world patterns, but also raises more questions. Collaboration across sectors can ensure this rich resource informs the evidence base for government policy and practice.
Pathways between probation and addiction treatment in England
Authors: Eastwood Brian , Horgan Patrick , Kettle Michael , Henderson Grant , Corr Simon , Maddalena Nino , March Guy , Bazely Mariana , Osmond James , Katz Matthew , Lam Vincent , Morris Thomas , Chalam-Judge Rosie , Martin Eleanor , Robinson Lisa
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesThe Criminal Justice Act (2003) introduced Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATR) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR). The study’s objective was to better understand the pathways between ATRs/DRRs and specialist addiction treatment services.

MethodsThe Ministry of Justice's Splink software was used to probabilistically link individuals present in MoJ's nDelius probation data with those in structured substance misuse treatment in the community from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), for individuals in England sentenced between 2018 and 2022. The sociodemographic characteristics and clinical profiles of the group were explored, as well as their treatment outcomes. Mixed-effects logistic regressions were used to investigate what factors influence positive outcomes from ATRs/DRRs.

ResultsOverall, 38.9% of offenders on ATRs/DRRs were either engaged with treatment services on their sentence date or engaged with treatment services after being sentenced. Offenders with an ATR appeared to engage more (45.9%) than those with a DRR (33.1%).

At three weeks after the sentence date, 26% of offenders with an ATR were identified in treatment, compared to 20% of offenders with a DRR. Of the 15,121 offenders engaged in treatment, 27% remained on the same initial treatment journey until the end of the observation period. 37% dropped out of treatment, while 35% successfully completed this treatment journey (i.e., recovered from their substance use). 1.4% died. Results were also produced on factors were associated with making it into treatment, and with successful treatment outcomes.

ConclusionsFor the first time in England, addiction treatment data and probation data have been linked to produce a more accurate picture of the journey of individuals sentenced to ATRs/DRRs. The findings suggest more work is required to optimise the pathways between probation and specialist addiction treatment services.
Neighbourhood active living environment and obesity in adolescents using the Millennium Cohort Study
Authors: Pouliou Theodora , Griffiths Lucy , Bailey Rowena , Brophy Sinead , Davies Jo , Lyons Ronan , Pedrick-Case Rebecca , Stratton Gareth , Fry Richard
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesYouth obesity has increased substantially in recent decades; however, the potential role of the built environment in mitigating these trends is unclear. This study examines whether more walkable neighbourhoods are associated with lower levels of overweight/obesity for adolescents compared to less walkable neighbourhoods, after considering the potential role of socio-economic and lifestyle characteristics.

MethodsWe examine overweight/obesity levels for all singleton 14 years-old children living in Wales, using the UK Millennium Cohort Study. Children are classified as healthy weight, overweight and obese using international age and sex adjusted cut-offs for body mass index (BMI). The built environment is assessed using the active living environments (ALE) index for 2017-2018 classified into 5 categories (1-low walkability and 5 – high walkability). We apply regression analysis and adjust for children characteristics (e.g., physical activity), parental socio-economic circumstances and lifestyle choices (e.g., maternal education, physical activity).

ResultsWe assess the hypothesis that the built environment is associated with adolescents’ overweight/obesity levels and examine how much of this association could be modified by parental socioeconomic circumstances and lifestyle choices. The ALE index is higher in urban compared to rural areas. To capture variations in Wales’ population, we are conducting a stratified analysis to explore any differences on the association between ALE index and adolescents’ overweight/obesity by urban and rural areas. Accounting for the potential role of lifestyle and socio-economic characteristics is key for future research, as understanding the underlying pathways of this association is necessary to design effective interventions.

ConclusionFindings can help us develop a better understanding of associations between the built environment and overweight/obesity status to inform evidence-based planning policy and practice strategies on how to modify the built environment to promote child health in future generations by increasing better opportunities for diet and activity.
Maximising the potential of administrative data to examine homelessness in Northern Ireland
Authors: Murphy Siobhán , Mitchell Eileen , O'Reilly Dermot
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesHomelessness is a growing public health concern in Northern Ireland. Our study intends to measure the scale of homelessness in Northern Ireland and identify the potential of using linked administrative data to understand the complex needs of people who experience homelessness (PEH) and contribute to policy and service development.

MethodsAll formal applications for homelessness go to one central body the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). However, it is possible that a proportion might remain unknown to local housing authorities due to personal circumstances, changes in legislation or eligibility criteria etc, which might mean that formal applications underestimate the true scale of homelessness. In this study of the interplay of homelessness health and exposure to social services, we can identify emergency accommodation centres by using ArcGIS, a geographic information system that allows users to analyse maps and spatial data to identify individuals who have been residing at hostels, addiction centres or women's refuges.

ResultsWe identified 115 emergency accommodation centres. We plan to use this information to quantify the scale of homelessness in NI and compare the demographic profiles of those who may not be registered with local housing authorities. It is likely these individuals may represent a highly vulnerable population with complex needs and need tailored support packages.

ConclusionWe will discuss some of the limitations of housing-administrative data and the methodologies we explored to help identify those people who may not be known to local authorities that are experiencing homelessness. Our findings can be used to inform policy on providing continuity of care and support for all people experiencing homelessness and reduce barriers to timely access of this support.
The role of firms in the economic assimilation of refugees
Authors: Yumoto Hiromi , Cole Matt , Ozgen Ceren , Jabbour Liza
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesTo investigate the extent to which firm sorting effects influence the refugee-native earning gap in the Netherlands, and to examine the role of pay-setting effects in widening or narrowing the gap.

MethodUsing Dutch wage and refugee registration data from 2014 to 2021, we employ a two-way effects model, also called the AKM model, and the Blinder-Oxaca decompose model, in order to decompose the refugee-native pay gap into firm sorting and pay-setting effects.

ResultsOur findings indicate that refugees in the Netherlands earn only a third of the average earnings of native workers and that 17% of the pay gap can be explained by firm sorting effects. Pay-setting effects are found to be negative, indicating that the pay-setting channel works to reduce pay gaps between natives and refugees. Limited access to higher-paying firms may lead to a mismatch between refugees' abilities and earnings, exacerbating the adverse impact of firm sorting.

ConclusionTo promote refugee economic assimilation, higher-paying firms should provide accessible job opportunities based on fair assessments of refugees' skills. Our analysis underscores the importance of understanding and addressing the role of firm sorting in widening refugee-native pay gaps, and highlights the potential of pay-setting effects to reduce such gaps.
A causal analysis of school exclusions and youth custody using administrative data and a bit of luck
Authors: Sutherland Alex , Tagliaferri Giulia
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesThere is a strong relationship between being excluded from school and experiences of criminality and custody in later life. But we don’t know if this relationship is causal: does being excluded cause more people to commit crime and end up in custody? This study tries to answer this question directly.

MethodsWe linked data from the National Pupil Database and the National Client Caseload Information System for four cohorts of Yr10 pupils attending state-funded schools in England.

We analysed the effect of being permanently excluded or suspended in Year 10 on the probability of custody at age 15-17 (inclusive) for more than a million pupils. We used academisation, when schools move out of local council control to greater self-governance, to understand the impact of exclusions on custody. We treat academisation as a ‘shock’ that increases the likelihood of exclusion then use a statistical approach called instrumental variables that enables us to leverage this change to understand the impact on later custody.

ResultsAttending a school that converts to an academy in Year 10 increases the probability of a pupil receiving a suspension or permanent exclusion by 3 percentage points. A Year 10 pupil attending a school that academised resulted in a statistically significant increase in the probability of custody age 15-17, with impacts varying depending on the type of exclusion:

a permanent exclusion increases the probability of custody by 33 percentage points (statistically significant at 5%);

for suspension, the increase is 1.3 percentage points (statistically significant at 5%)

ConclusionEmploying a novel dataset combined with an approach that allows us to distinguish causal relationships, we can make stronger claims about the impact of exclusion on custody (and thus crime). Our results highlight an onward negative criminal justice outcome of education policy that, to the best of our knowledge, has not previously been quantified. Exclusion presents a small but non-ignorable risk of increases in custody, warranting greater scrutiny.
Understanding the medical complexity of children and young people with life-limiting conditions in Wales using linked, routinely collected healthcare data
Authors: Jarvis Stuart , Bedendo Andre , Fraser Lorna
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesTo better understand the complexity and healthcare needs of children and young people in Wales with life-limiting or life threatening conditions to better plan and target healthcare services. Previous attempts to quantify complexity have required primary data collection; this is not feasible at scale, use of existing data is preferred.
MethodsRoutinely collected healthcare and administrative data were linked: primary care data, hospital care data sets, cancer and congenital anomaly registries, paediatric intensive care audit data and death records. Children and young people with life-limiting conditions were identified using a previously developed diagnostic framework. Previous work on conceptualising medical complexity across eight domains was operationalised for the first time using the wide range of available data, with scores across five domains and a total complexity score. The relationship between the complexity score, healthcare use, stage of condition and category of condition was explored.
ResultsChildren and young people with life-limiting conditions showed the full range of medical complexity scores, from zero to five, with distributions varying across age groups with increasing complexity at greater ages. Distributions also varied across categories of condition, with congenital and oncology conditions, although among the most prevalent, exhibiting lower medical complexity. Nonetheless, all conditions showed a range of complexities – there were no conditions for which all individuals were either high or low complexity. Complexity scores were correlated with stage of condition and healthcare use and may be used to identify groups likely to have higher healthcare demand or greater risk of clinical instability. While life-limiting conditions were more prevalent in areas of higher deprivation, there was no association between deprivation and medical complexity.
ConclusionAssessment of medical complexity from routinely-collected data can be useful in better understanding a population and in targeting and planning care, without requiring additional data collection. This can help to design resilient services that prepare for changing needs and aid targeting of limited resources.
EUROlinkCAT: A linked European cohort of children with congenital anomalies
Authors: Loane Maria , Morris Joan , Garne Ester , EUROlinkCAT Working Group
Published: September 2023

ObjectiveTo establish a linked European cohort of children with congenital anomalies (CAs) to evaluate mortality and morbidity outcomes of these children up to the age of 10 years.

MethodEUROlinkCAT supported 22 EUROCAT population-based congenital anomaly registries in 14 countries to link their data on children with CAs to mortality, vital statistics, hospital discharge and prescription databases. All live births with a CA born 1995-2014 recorded in the registries were followed up to age 10 years or to 31st December 2015. Each registry transformed their local mortality and morbidity data to a Common Data Model (CDM) and ran centrally created syntax scripts and produced tables/outputs in a standard form for meta-analysis. Analyses were performed on 100 different congenital anomaly subgroups for children <1 year,1-4 years, and 5-9 years.

ResultsSixteen registries linked their data on children with CAs to mortality databases, eleven to regional/national hospital databases, and six to prescription databases. Data on children without a CA born during the same time-period and from the same population area (reference population) were available for seven registries linking to hospital databases and for all six registries linking to prescription databases. For the mortality studies, linked information on survival was available for 96% of children recorded in the anomaly registries (180,00 live births). For the morbidity studies, 89% of children with a CA (n=99,000) and 95% of reference children (n=2 million) were linked. For the prescription studies, 95% of children with a CA (n=60,000) and 95% of reference children (n= 1,700,000) were linked.

ConclusionThe EUROlinkCAT project was successful in creating a linked cohort of children with and without CAs in Western Europe. More efforts are needed to support data linkage in Eastern European countries. We have developed a set of recommendations for data linkage studies based on our experiences in establishing this cohort.
Generation Scotland: Linking all the records we can
Authors: Campbell Archie , Flaig Robin , Sudlow Cathie
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesWe started a family-based genetic epidemiology study in 2006-11 which recruited ~24,000 adult volunteers from ~7000 families across Scotland with consent for follow-up through medical record linkage and re-contact. In 2022-23 we are recruiting another 20,000, with consent extended to administrative records, with age range now 12+.

MethodsOriginal volunteers completed a demographic, health and lifestyle questionnaire, provided biological samples, and underwent detailed clinical assessment. The samples, phenotype and genotype data form a resource for research on the genetics of conditions of public health importance. This has become a longitudinal dataset by linkage to routine NHS hospital, maternity, lab test, prescriptions, dentistry, mortality, imaging, cancer screening, GP data records, Covid-19 testing and vaccinations, as well as follow-up questionnaires. The new wave of recruitment is all online and can be done on a smartphone, with DNA from saliva collected by post. Teenagers aged 12-15 can join with parental consent.

Results GWAS has been done on quantitative traits and biomarkers, with DNA methylation data and proteomics available for most of the cohort. Our “CovidLife” surveys collected data on effects of the pandemic.

Researchers can find prevalent and incident disease cases and controls, to test research hypotheses on a stratified population. They can also do targeted recruitment of participants to new studies, including recall by genotype. We have established and validated E-HR linkage with the NHS Scotland CHI Register,,overcoming technical and governance issues in the process. We contribute to major international consortia, with collaborators from institutions worldwide, both academic and commercial. Recruits are asked to give consent to linkage to other administrative data, and reuse of samples from routine NHS tests for medical research.

Conclusion We plan to extend the linkage process to include other administrative data from national datasets as and when approvals are obtained. New types of data can also be collected by online questionnaires. The Research Tissue Bank resources are available to academic and commercial researchers through a managed access process.
Using probabilistic linkage to improve estimates of access to services among the migrant population: The case of access to immunisation programs in Chile
Authors: Libuy Nicolas , Pacheco Jorge , Vargas Jorge
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesGovernments often struggle to accurately estimate the number of migrants using public services due to the lack of a unique national ID. We aim to study this in the context of migrant access to immunization programs in Chile and estimate vaccine coverage in school-age children.

MethodsTo estimate vaccine coverage for migrant school-age children, we combined data from two databases: the Chilean National Immunization Register (which contained 77.9 million records) and the School Enrollment database (which contained around 68 million records, representing about 3.6 pupils per year). Using Splink, a Python package developed by the UK Ministry of Justice, we created a probability linkage model to link and deduplicate records of migrants who lack a unique national ID. The following linkage keys were considered in the model: first and second name, first and last name and date of birth. Linkage quality was evaluated using ‘gold standard data.

ResultsIn 2022, we find that out of 3,644,467 students enrolled in school, 140,317 of them were migrants who didn't have a Chilean national ID. Additionally, in the NIR database, 5.2 out of 77.9 million records belonged to migrants without a national ID. After removing duplicates from both databases, our linkage model determined that 52,524 of the 140,317 students without a national ID in SE were linked to NIR (37.4%). We find that excluding migrants without national IDs when estimating national vaccine coverage for school-aged children leads to an underestimation of 2%, from 86% to 88%.

ConclusionOur findings emphasize the significance of utilizing linkage techniques in order to accurately estimate access to public services for migrant populations who typically lack a national ID. By linking their records across public institutions, more reliable data can be obtained.
Data at your fingertips: How the Integrated Data Service is helping to promote collaboration and efficient decision-making in the UK
Authors: Hartley-Binns James
Published: September 2023

The Integrated Data Service (IDS) is a cross-government initiative, designed to transform the way de-identified data is made available for vital research and decision-making about our society and economy.

It will improve the capability for researchers, allowing them to link data effectively through state-of-the-art systems and technologies.

The IDS will enable more collaborative data research and analysis to take place.

The service will enable access to data sets from a range of sources, across government departments and Devolved Administrations, presented alongside analytical and visualisation tools. Linking data to help answer complex policy questions is essential for addressing the cross-cutting and complex issues required to improve today’s society. The Reference Data Management Framework (RDMF) makes it possible to link data on a consistent and convenient basis.

The IDS will link data to provide otherwise untapped insight and to allow rapid analysis on a growing range of integrated data assets. This cross-government service will provide policy makers with robust and collaborative evidence, informing the decisions made across UK society.

This session will introduce IDS to our academic audience, highlighting the benefits for data suppliers, analysts and the wider public that will be available through standardised data, streamlined data linkage, outputs, and the state-of-the-art dissemination technology.

Building on the IDS showcase in April 2023, the presenter will outline the timeline for the continued development of the IDS, and how researchers and existing SRS users can get involved. They will also discuss the ongoing SRS to IDS transition.

The service is open to analysts within the UK government, devolved administrations, and external accredited researchers, such as scientists, academics, and researchers, allowing them to carry out analysis that addresses major societal challenges.

You will learn the advantages of IDS, and the progression the service has made in the last year. The audience will have an increased awareness of the IDS, how to get involved and what the potential impact will be for analysts, users, contributors, and the public.
Productivity and apprenticeship employment intensity in Scotland: A longitudinal study at the enterprise level
Authors: Sobrevilla Alma , Mackay Zoe , Walczak Martyna , Greig Malcolm
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesWe investigate the relationship between apprenticeship employment and productivity. Creating a new linked dataset allowed us to explore this research question for Scotland for the first time. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) holds data on employers of Modern Apprentices (MAs), but does not collect industry, size or economic performance measures such as Gross Value Added (GVA). Therefore, it was necessary to match our employer records to the Inter Departmental Business Register (IDBR) using Enterprise Reference Number (ERN).

MethodsThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) identified multiple matches for many Company IDs, so a cleaning process was required to identify a single match for each record. This involved matching records based primarily on company name and address.

We carried out Random Effects, Fixed Effects and System Generalised Method of Moments (GMM) regressions to analyse the relationship between productivity (real GVA per worker) and apprenticeship employment intensity (number of in-training apprentices as a proportion of total employment).

ResultsWhen we summarise the final dataset by enterprise, 42,486 company IDs were matched to 19,180 unique enterprises. We were able to link our SDS MA employer dataset to the following ONS datasets: Annual Business Survey, Business Register and Employment Survey, Business Structure Dataset, Business Enterprise Research and Development, Labour Force Survey, Employer Skills Survey and data on Producer Price Index.

Using this matched dataset we found a significant positive relationship between productivity and apprenticeship employment, which is robust to the inclusion of enterprise-level fixed effects (factors that are specific to each enterprise that could affect productivity but that do not change over time) and the use of a System GMM framework.

ConclusionOur results suggest that enterprises with a high proportion of apprentices are more productive, even after controlling for enterprise and industry-level characteristics. In order to study this relationship, it was crucial to construct a matched dataset containing information from different sources (SDS and ONS datasets).
Building and revolutionising public healthcare: A living ecosystem to link and improve patient health data and outcomes in a Brazilian hospital
Authors: Cobello Junior Vilson , Pereira Antonio Jose Rodrigues , Tomazini Francis Mironescu , Da Silva Gisele Regina Pereira , Dos Santos Junior Alcir Alves , Fukuda Claudio Tadashi , Da Silvia Davi Rocha , De Faria Gladis Aparecida , Nonato Djavan Costa , Trindade Evelinda , Filho Geraldo Busatto
Published: September 2023

ObjectivesTo develop a Brazilian public hospital, Sao Paulo University Medical School Clinics Hospital, HCFMUSP, informational model to link and improve multiple patients' health data, care pathways and outcomes, to build a living real world ecosystem aiming to subsidize policy decision-making, support research and promote patients' engagement and involvement.
MethodsPolicy-relevant linkage data including demography, diagnostics, outpatient and emergency room visits, hospitalizations, intensive care evolution, assisted mechanical ventilation or special equipment’s uses, electronic prescriptions, imaging and clinical laboratory tests results, surgery records, blood components use, and medical and multidisciplinary teams’ evolutions. Telemedicine-based hub developed for patient’s access to his own visits or procedures schedule, comprehensive data and results temporal series, and specific communications channels. Anonymized data sharing for Sao Paulo State Health Secretariat policy decision-making and SP Research Agency multicenter Data Lake for Covid-19 pandemic research. Stratified impact and economic analysis regarding clinical and co-morbid conditions research were published.
ResultsSince March 2020, this informational model example comprises over 10,000 Covid-19 patient’s related data with more than 100,000 events registered. During the first pandemic trimester, upon SP Health Secretariat policy, the HCFMUSP Central Institute’s 900 ward and 300 ICU beds were the SP central reference for severe and critical admissions. In this first evaluation 88.4% had co-morbidities (e.g. 48.1% hypertension, 30.5% diabetes), 51.7% required ICU admission and 28.9% died. Average hospital length of stay was 10.7 days, mean cost per admission was US$12,637.42, and the overall daily cost was US$919.24. Age strata >69 years confirmed COVID-19, ICU, elevated C-reactive protein (inflammation) adjusted by D-dimer levels (thrombosis biomarker), higher mSOFA, mechanical ventilation, dialysis, surgery and comorbidities, remained significantly associated with higher (24%-200%) costs and poorer outcomes.
ConclusionThe informational model is proving to be beneficial for all stakeholders. Technology-based organized systems increased management accuracy and efficiency, emergency preparedness, facilitates patient’s involvement and participation, promote medical and multi-professionals teams’ knowledge development, and permits to subsidize policy decisions and to improve public health.
Desarrollo de recurso educativo abierto para mejorar la comprensión lectora y la composición de manuscritos científicos: un estudio piloto
Authors: Rodríguez-Ramírez Norma Esmeralda , Zepeda-Bautista Rosalba , Reséndiz-Castro Matilde
Published: September 2023

A finales del siglo XX e inicios del XXI, los procesos de aprendizaje se han transformado por el uso de las tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC). Por ello, para enfrentar la pandemia ocasionada por el covid-19, las instituciones educativas han tratado de adaptarse mediante la virtualización de las clases. En este sentido, el uso de los recursos educativos abiertos (REA) se ha incrementado por las ventajas que ofrecen. Por ello, el objetivo de este trabajo fue desarrollar un recurso educativo abierto centrado en mejorar la habilidad metacognitiva de estudiantes de posgrado. Para eso, y empleando el modelo ADDIE, se desarrolló el recurso Buenas prácticas para mejorar la comprensión lectora y composición de manuscritos científicos (CLEMAC), el cual fue utilizado por siete estudiantes de posgrado de la ESIME Zacatenco, IPN. En concreto, se comparó el promedio general y se observó en los estudiantes una mejora de 5.3 a 7.3 en sus habilidades metacognitivas. Por tanto, los resultados mostraron que CLEMAC es accesible, viable y profundiza habilidades metacognitivas mediante la construcción de actividades que posibilitan el saber y el hacer en torno a la comprensión lectora, escritura de tesis y artículos científicos.
Working With Preferences in Psychotherapy: Clinical and Ethical Considerations
Authors: Gimeno-Peón Alberto
Published: September 2023

Some characteristics of the individual who attends psychotherapy influence its outcomes, and these variables are the main factor associated with change. A treatment that is tailored to each case will be much more effective than one that does not adapt to the uniqueness of each client. This paper focuses on one of the factors to take into account: the patient’s preferences, a fundamental pillar of evidence-based practice in psychology. Available empirical evidence is reviewed, along with associated clinical implications and recommendations. This is followed by other ethical considerations, which lead to a discussion about the dilemmas that can arise when working with each individual's preferences.
GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, AUDITOR QUALITY AND AUDITOR OPINION ON EARNING PERSISTENCY
Authors: Ikhsan Arfan , Lubis Putri Kemala Dewi , Evi Tiolina , Hidayat Syahrijal , Kumala Ratih
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini mencoba menguji pengaruh good corporate governance (GCG), kualitas auditor (AQ), dan opini audit (AO) terhadap persistensi laba (EP). Laba yang berkualitas adalah laba yang persisten, dalam hal ini laba yang dimiliki permanen dan tidak bersifat transitory atau sementara. Persistensi laba adalah laba yang mempunyai kemampuan indikator laba periode mendatang yang dihasilkan oleh perusahaan secara berulang-ulang. Penelitian menggunakan GCG, AQ, dan AO sebagai variabel independen dan EP sebagai variabel dependen. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh perusahaan terbuka dengan menggunakan purposive sampling sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel. Sampel penelitian adalah 989 perusahaan publik yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2017-2021. Penelitian ini juga menguji beberapa variabel kontrol antara lain nilai akrual absolut, volatilitas arus kas (CFV) dan volatilitas penjualan (SV). Hasilnya adalah: (1) Independensi dewan komisaris, kepemilikan institusional, opini auditor, dan kualitas auditor berpengaruh positif terhadap persistensi laba. (2) Rapat komite audit tidak mempengaruhi persistensi laba. (3) Untuk variabel kontrol: Leverage, Cash Flow Volatilitas (CFV), dan Sales Volatilitas (SV) tidak berpengaruh terhadap Persistensi Laba (EP).
AÇÕES AFIRMATIVAS NA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR: a política de bonificação regional na Universidade Federal do Maranhão
Authors: Santos Ednaldo dos Reis , Rosa Santana Guzmán Patrícia , Rodrigo Bianchini Angelo
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo aborda a política de ações afirmativas na Universidade Federal do Maranhão, com enfoque para a política de bonificação regional. Ao longo do processo de elaboração das políticas de ações afirmativas, houve proposições e variantes de bonificações em diversas Instituições de Ensino Superior. No tocante à política de bonificação regional na UFMA, buscamos investigar como ela foi instituída a partir das resoluções: 499/2006, 501/2006, 1653/2017, processo administrativo 9179/2017 e relatórios do Sistema Integrado de  Gestão de Atividades Acadêmicas-SIGAA, bem como se os efeitos observados no acesso dos candidatos   configura de fato uma política de ação afirmativa, que pressupõe  atender aos princípios de democratização, sobretudo para as minorias que historicamente tiveram negados os seus direitos de acesso aos espaços privilegiados de cursos de alta demanda, a exemplo do curso de medicina. Este estudo é do tipo exploratório-descritivo, que faz uso da pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, tendo como aporte teórico Bourdieu (2018), Carvalho (2013) e Dias Sobrinho (2011). Os resultados apontam para uma necessidade de repensar a política no sentido de um reordenamento e aprimoramento para que de fato ela tenha uma maior objetificação, efetividade e realmente se configure como ação afirmativa.
Metastatic gallbladder adenocarcinoma in a cat
Authors: Pandolfo Gustavo Willian , Teixeira Marcela Bruggemann de Souza , Cristo Thierry Grima de , Gaspar Taís , Carniel Felipe , Casagrande Renata Assis
Published: September 2023

Biliary neoplasms are uncommon in cats and affect older animals. A 12-year-old female crossbreed cat showed prostration, lethargy, apathy, and severe jaundice. Ultrasonography showed distention of the gallbladder associated with severe obstruction of the bile ducts with thickening of the biliary wall, forming amorphous masses of irregular contour and heterogeneous appearance directed to the lumen measuring up to 2 cm. Necropsy showed a gallbladder with a yellowish and soft nodule measuring 3 × 3 cm, compressing the extrahepatic bile duct, occluding the passage of bile. There were also firm, yellowish multifocal to coalescing nodules in the liver, ranging from 0.5 to 1 cm, affecting 10% of the organ, in addition to lungs with firm, yellowish multifocal nodules ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 cm, affecting 20% of the organ. Histologically, gallbladder and bile ducts had malignant epithelial neoplastic proliferation, which was organized into multiple papillary and ductal projections, separated by moderate fibrovascular stroma compatible with gallbladder adenocarcinoma. The liver and lungs also contained neoplastic structures with a ductal appearance and papilliform projections identical to those observed in the gallbladder. The immunohistochemical examination (IHC) showed intense positive staining of epithelial neoplastic cells for pan-cytokeratin (AE1/AE3) and no staining for vimentin (Clone V9). The diagnosis of gallbladder adenocarcinoma with metastasis in the liver and lungs was established based on the clinical, macroscopic, histopathological, and immunohistochemical findings.
Urethral obstruction secondary to Staphylococcus felis chronic urethritis and hepatoid gland adenoma in a captive ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
Authors: Castro Mariana Ferreira de , Carvalho Thaynara Parente de , Santos Daniel Oliveira dos , Oliveira Ayisa Rodrigues , Pimentel Samantha Pinheiro , Paula Nayara Ferreira de , Tinoco Herlandes Penha , Coelho Carlyle Mendes , Santana Jordana Almeida , Viegas Flávia Mello , Silva Rodrigo Otávio Silveira , Paixão Tatiane Alves da , Santos Renato Lima
Published: September 2023

A male adult ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) kept under human care developed anuria, which progressed to death. Grossly, the urinary bladder was markedly dilated and filled with red discolored urine containing blood clots. In addition, the animal had a hepatoid cell adenoma adjacent to the urethra, which likely caused partial urethral occlusion. Microscopically, there was a predominantly neutrophilic, fibrinous and hemorrhagic urethritis, cystitis, and pyelonephritis with intralesional gram-positive cocci. Microbiologic culture followed by MALDI-TOF MS analysis resulted in the identification of isolates from the urine and urethra as Staphylococcus felis.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TREFFINGER TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KREATIF SISWA MAS PAB 1 SAMPALI PADA MATERI PERUBAHAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Nasution Miftahul Jannah , Khairuddin Khairuddin , Sari Efrida Pima
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Treffingers’s learning model on the creative thinking ability of MAS PAB 1 Sampali students on environmental change material. The time of research was carried out in November. The research site is at Jalan Pasar Hitan Number 69 Sampali, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. This type of research is quasi-experimental research. The population of this study consisted of students of class X IPA MAS PAB 1 Sampali. The sample of this study consisted of 26 students for the experimental class and 26 for the control class. The data acquisition technique used is testing. The results showed that the creative thinking ability of the students in the experimental class that used the Treffinger learning model was higher than the control class that used traditional learning. This means that the creative thinking ability of the experimental class is 8.46. While the control is 7.77. These data are supported by statistical analysis where t cout = 2.155. Looking at the test criteria for 5% level we get t-table = 2.006 where the t-test criteria are more significant than t-table = 2.155 > 2.006 so H0 is rejected i.e. Ha is accepted.
ANALISIS PROSES PEMBELAJARAN IPA BERORIENTASI PADA ASPEK AKHLAK, KEILMUAN DAN KEPEMIMPINAN DI SEKOLAH ALAM INDONESIA PALEMBANG
Authors: Ermawati Ermawati , Hastiana Yetty , Seri Herman
Published: September 2023

This study, aimed to determine, the science learning process oriented to the aspects of moral, knowledge, and leadership at Sekolah Alam Indonesia (SAI) Palembang. The, research, method used, is descriptive qualitative using a case, study approach. The,research subjects consisted,,of science teachers, as well as students, in grades VII and VIII.. The data, were collected, using interview, observation, and documentation. Then, the data was analyzed, using. the Miles, and Hubermen model. The resultsn showedb that the science learning process carried out at SAI Palembang could be carriedd out in thee classroom or outsidee the classroom. Inn addition, the,method used,by the teacherris in the formmof lectures,qquestions andaanswers, discussions, presentations aand observations of the school environment, using learning resources in thee form off books and thee internet. The learning model applied is exploring the surrounding nature, and the learning mediaa is in tthe fform of learning videoss and the school environment. The implementation of the moral, scientific, and leadership aspects is more emphasized on the implementation of programs and activities that have been designed at the beginning of each semester. Kata kunci: proses pembelajaran, sekolah alam
Is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Value Enhancing? Evidence from Top 100 Companies
Authors: Raja Ahmad Raja Adzrin , Samsuddin Mas Ervina , Azmi Nurul Azlin , Abdullah Norhidayah
Published: September 2023

Embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) megatrend among Malaysian firms is becoming crucial as ESG compliance and disclosure are still in the infancy stage, especially after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Aligned with the government’s initiatives, this study examined the effects of ESG disclosure on firm performance. Using 180 firm-year observations from the top 100 firms listed on Bursa Malaysia from 2018 to 2021, we found that the ESG score boosted firm performance, as its disclosure attracted investor confidence and indirectly increased investment and firm performance. However, it was discovered that controversies provide a positive signal to investors in emerging countries as it improved their firm performance; further analysis was conducted to investigate which ESG pillars had a positive effect on the firm performance. The social pillar was associated with higher firm performance as it can influence workplace culture and indirectly increase firm performance. Contrasting findings were also found on the governance pillar on firm performance which indicated that governance did not improve firm performance directly, but good governance may contribute to better ESG investment and disclosure. Indirectly, it can improve firm performance. This study adds important evidence on the effects of ESG pillars and ESG controversies on firm performance. Keywords: Environmental Social Governance (ESG), firm performance, sustainability
Metodología y tecnología en el análisis de noticias sobre vacunación contra el COVID
Authors: Díaz Córdova Diego , Comes Yamila , Specogna Mariana , Zunino Marina Gabriela , Luzuriaga María José
Published: September 2023

La pandemia de COVID-19 planteó un desafío inédito para la humanidad. Esta situación obligó a la implementación de medidas drásticas como los aislamientos obligatorios, y propició una acelerada carrera por desarrollar y aplicar las vacunas y así poder contener la pandemia. En la Argentina, la implementación de los programas estatales de vacunación masiva permitió que millones de personas accedieran al fármaco y de ese modo pudieron salvar sus vidas. Sin embargo, el programa de vacunación y las propias vacunas no estuvieron al margen de polémicas y de una desconfianza que, a la luz de la gravedad de la enfermedad, se tornaba inquietante. Dentro de este marco, realizamos el proyecto de investigación “Vacilación (inseguridad) en la vacunación contra la COVID-19 en la Provincia de Buenos Aires 2020-2021”, del cual forma parte este artículo, proyecto financiado por el Ministerio de Salud de la Nación (Argentina) con las becas Salud investiga 2022. Uno de los objetivos del proyecto fue el registro y análisis del tratamiento que le dieron los medios de comunicación de masas en el país al tema de la campaña de vacunación. En este caso, el abordaje consistió básicamente en buscar, encontrar y analizar todas las noticias sobre “vacunas” en los principales periódicos del país, con el objetivo de identificar núcleos temáticos, redes conceptuales y principales ideas, y de esta manera establecer un criterio de valoración de las noticias. Se analizaron más de 2000 noticias publicadas entre enero de 2021 y diciembre de 2021 en los periódicos de más audiencia del país. Entre los hallazgos principales se encuentra que la cantidad de noticias no fue constante a lo largo del año sino que aumentó al ritmo de la pandemia, y en esos momentos la centralidad del gobierno se hizo notoria; se observó que la vacuna fue utilizada como un artefacto político, pues en algunos casos se resaltaba la nacionalidad de su origen, mientras que en otros casos se mencionaba el laboratorio; también pudimos apreciar que en general las noticias sobre las vacunas publicadas por los periódicos tuvieron un tono negativo, ya que desconfiaban tanto de su efectividad como de las condiciones de su obtención.
Entrar, permanecer y salir del campo en zonas donde operan grupos armados ilegales siendo mujer
Authors: Patiño Jaramillo Elizabeth
Published: September 2023

En este artículo abordo, como parte de la investigación “Movilización legal y reconfiguración de ciudadanías: mujeres en situación de desplazamiento en el contexto del conflicto armado en Colombia”, el proceso de entrar a, permanecer en y salir del campo en el municipio de Apartadó, Antioquia, donde operan grupos armados ilegales. Haciendo uso de herramientas como los diarios de campo y registros fílmicos, narro y reflexiono sobre el paso a paso de entrada, permanencia y salida del campo. Adicionalmente, en cada uno de los apartados del texto comparto posibles estrategias para realizar trabajo de campo en contextos de tensión.
De Comte a Bourdieu, en contra de la unidad de método: los derroteros de la epistemología histórica francesa
Authors: Baranger Denis
Published: September 2023

Revisión del libro Genesie sviluppo dell’ épistémologie historique. Fra epistemologia, storia e politica por G. Ienna