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Kishimoto, Satoko; Lobina, Emanuele i Petitjean, Olivier (eds.) (2015). Un futur per l’aigua pública: L’experiència mundial de la remunicipalització
Authors: Vallès Casas Maria
Published: January 2017

Kishimoto, Satoko; Lobina, Emanuele i Petitjean, Olivier (eds.) (2015)Un futur per l’aigua pública: L’experiència mundial de la remunicipalitzacióAmsterdam, Londres, París, Ciutat del Cap i Brussel·les: Transnational Institute (TNI), Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU), Observatoire des Multinationales, Municipal Services Project (MSP) i Federació Sindical Europea dels Serveis Públics (FSESP - EPSU). L’edició catalana ha rebut el suport de l’ONG Enginyeria sense Fronteres i de la plataforma Aigua és Vida. 156 p. ISBN 978-90-70563-52-3
Delgadillo, Javier (coord.) (2015). Por una geografía humanista: Ángel Bassols Batalla
Authors: Hernández Cordero Adrián
Published: January 2017

Delgadillo, Javier (coord.) (2015)Por una geografía humanista: Ángel Bassols BatallaCiudad de México: UNAM-Ariel, 400 p.ISBN 978-607-747-111-0
Wajcman, Judy (2015). Pressed for Time: The Acceleration of Life in Digital Capitalism
Authors: Delclòs Alió Xavier
Published: January 2017

Wajcman, Judy (2015)Pressed for Time: The Acceleration of Life in Digital CapitalismChicago i Londres: The University of Chicago Press, 215 p.ISBN 978-0-226-19647-3
Muriel Casals, professora d’economia per a futurs geògrafs
Authors: Pascual de Sans Àngels
Published: January 2017

Necrològica.
Efectos del bienestar subjetivo y psicológico en los resultados terapéuticos de un hospital de día
Authors: Navascués Navascués Adolfo , Calvo Medel David , Bombin Martín Asier
Published: January 2017

ResumenAntecedentes. El bienestar es un constructo multidimensional que incluye el bienestar hedónico focalizado sobre la consecución del placer y el bienestar eudaimónico como consecución de los potenciales humanos. El principal objetivo del presente estudio fue comprobar si el nivel de bienestar de los pacientes al ingreso podía predecir la disminución del nivel de psicopatología al alta en un Hospital de Día. Método. Se realizó estudio ex post facto prospectivo de 56 pacientes con trastorno mental grave que fueron ingresados en el Hospital de Día utilizando la versión en español de las escalas CORE-OM (Evans et al., 2000), PANAS (Watson, Clark y Tellegen, 1988), SWLS (Pavot y Diener, 1993) y SPWB (Ryff, 1989). Resultados. Los pacientes al alta mejoraron significativamente en el nivel de psicopatología. Ninguna subescala, tanto de bienestar hedónico como eudaimónico, predecía parte significativa de las variables de resultado medidas como malestar, síntomas psicopatológicos, disfunción vital, riesgo de auto o heteroagresión ni tampoco una puntuación total de todas las variables referidas. Sólo el bienestar eudaimónico, en su puntuación global, y no el bienestar hedónico, fue el que explicó parte significativa de los resultados al alta. Conclusión. La psicología positiva a través de la mejora del bienestar psicológico parece útil para la reducción de la psicopatología en los pacientes con trastorno mental grave que son derivados al Hospital de Día. Abstract Background. Well-being is a multidimensional construct that includes the hedonic well-being focused on the achievement of pleasure and eudaimonic well-being as realization of human potentials. The main objective of this study was to determine whether the level of well-being of patients on admission could predict the decreased level of psychopathology when are discharged in a Day Hospital. Method. Ex post facto prospective study of 56 patients was performed with severe mental illness who were admitted to the Day Hospital using the Spanish version of the CORE-OM (Evans et al., 2000), PANAS (Watson et al., 1988), SWLS (Pavot y Diener, 1993) and SPWB (Ryff, 1989) scales. Results. Patients discharged significantly improved in level of psychopathology. None subscale, neither hedonic nor eudaimonic scales predicted significant part of the outcome variables measures such as malaise, psychopathological symptoms, vital dysfunction, risk of self or heteroaggression or a total score of all such variables. Only eudaimonic welfare in its overall score, not the hedonic well-being, was the one who explained significant part of the results at discharge. Conclusion. Positive psychology through improving psychological well-being seems useful for reducing psychopathology in patients with severe mental disorders that are referred to the Day Hospital.
Funcionamiento familiar y su relación con la exposición a la violencia en adolescentes mexicanos
Authors: Gallegos-Guijarro Julia , Ruvalcaba-Romero Norma A. , Castillo-López Jesús , Ayala-Díaz Paulina C.
Published: January 2017

ResumenLa presente investigación tuvo como objetivo estudiar la relación entre el funcionamiento familiar y la exposición a la violencia en adolescentes mexicanos. Se propuso un diseño transversal, descriptivo y correlacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por 133 estudiantes de bachillerato con edades entre los 15 a 19 años de edad. Como instrumentos se utilizaron dos cuestionarios: La Escala de Evaluación de la Cohesión y Adaptabilidad Familiar (FACES IV-Esp) de Rivero, Martínez-Pampliega y Olson (2010) y el Cuestionario de Exposición a la Violencia (CEV) de Orue y Calvete (2010). Los resultados muestran diferencias de género en cuanto a la observación de la violencia en la calle y la victimización en la escuela y en la calle. Se muestran también diferencias de género en variables del funcionamiento familiar tales como: flexibilidad, cohesión, satisfacción y comunicación familiar. Los resultados del análisis de correlación sugieren que a mayor flexibilidad, cohesión, satisfacción y comunicación familiar menor observación de violencia en la escuela y en la casa, y menor victimización en casa. Se observó también una predicción significativa de la cohesión familiar sobre la victimización en casa. Finalmente, se concluye la importancia de fortalecer los vínculos familiares y de fomentar un funcionamiento familiar positivo y balanceado. Esto con el objetivo de que la familia ejerza un efecto protector ante la exposición a la violencia. AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the relation­ship between family functioning and exposure to vi­olence among Mexican adolescents. The design of this study was transversal, descriptive, and correla­tional. Participants were 133 high school students, ages 15 to 18. Two instruments were administered: La Escala de Evaluación de la Cohesión y Adapta­bilidad Familiar, in English The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale, (FACES IV-Esp) by Rivero, Martínez-Pampliega and Olson (2010), and Cuestionario de Exposición a la Violencia, in English Exposure to Violence Questionnaire, by Orue and Calvete (2010). Results showed statistically signifi­cant gender differences related to observing violence in the streets, and victimization in the school and in the street. Gender differences were also significant in family functioning variables such as: flexibility, co­hesion, satisfaction, and family communication. Re­sults from the correlational analysis suggested that the higher the flexibility, cohesion, satisfaction and family communication, the lower the violence obser­vation at school and at home, and the lower victimi­zation at home. Predictive validity was also observed for family cohesion over victimization at home. As a conclusion, it is important to strengthen family ties and to promote a positive and balanced family func­tioning, with the purpose of families being a protec­tive factor against violence exposure.
Recordando a un amigo
Authors: Peretti Peñaranda Cristina
Published: January 2017

Como muy acertadamente afirma Derrida, el duelo que sigue a la muerte se prepara y anticipa siempre mucho antes de dicha muerte: ese es el tiempo mismo de la vida pero también el tiempo de la amistad. Y su ley. Esa ley que dicta que, entre los amigos, uno ha de morir necesariamente antes que el otro y que este último, por consiguiente, se queda solo ante ese acontecimiento terrible, singular y siempre único que es la muerte de su amigo, abocado ya exclusivamente al trabajo de duelo, a recordar al amigo, a llevarlo consigo el resto de su vida: “Die Welt ist fort, ich muss dich tragen”, aseguraba Paul Celan. “El mundo se ha ido, tengo que llevarte”.
La filosofía leibniziana de la subjetividad
Authors: Cardoso Adelino
Published: January 2017

Leibniz elabora una filosofía original de la subjetividad, formada en la confrontación con el cogito cartesiano y con los autores que asumen el legado de Descartes, en especial con Arnauld. Para Leibniz, “yo pienso” es una proposición cierta y evidente, pero no una verdad universal de razón, que pueda servir de fundamento a todo saber. Se trata de una verdad de hecho, a la cual corresponde una experiencia insuperablemente confusa, que apela a un modo especial de inteligibilidad. En este marco, Leibniz delinea una gramática del yo, entendido como una estructura relacional, una expresión singular del mundo común.En la fase monadológica, que culmina el ejercicio filosófico leibniziano, la subjetividad se identifica con el dinamismo espontáneo de la vida perceptiva, desarrollada bajo la forma de un dinamismo espontáneo subconsciente, a nivel de lo primordial. Por lo que, sin llegar a ser su estrato originario, la conciencia representa una expresión más elevada del dinamismo perceptivo, garantizando la identidad del yo percipiente.
Historia Conceptual y Filosofía de la Historia desde una perspectiva leibniziana
Authors: Roldán Panadero Concha
Published: January 2017

El presente trabajo pretende entablar un diálogo crítico entre la historia conceptual y la filosofía de la historia. Por una parte, en lo tocante al supuesto inicio de la “identidad semántica” de la modernidad; por otra, en la propia noción de “saber histórico” y con ella las experiencias históricas colectivas e individuales que lo conforman: no podemos olvidar que el sujeto del saber histórico no es sólo –o fundamentalmente- el estudioso de la historia, sino también quienes “hacen” esa historia o la “padecen” y que también contribuyen a gestar el humus conceptual de una experiencia que se traduce –o debería traducirse- en responsabilidad ética por esos mismos conceptos. La crítica a la filosofía clásica de la historia tiende así la mano a la propuesta de la rehabilitación de una filosofía crítica de la historia, aspectos ambos en los que se presentan como antecedentes diferentes conceptos leibnizianos, como no podía ser de otra manera en un trabajo dedicado a mi querido y extrañado amigo Quintín Racionero –que ya no será lo mismo sin poder discutirlo con él
A Computer-Assisted, Real-Time Feedback System for Medical Students as a Tool for Web-Based Learning
Authors: Hwang Hyunyong
Published: January 2017

Objectives Medical students sometimes do not receive proper feedback from their instructors. This study evaluated a newly developed automated and personalized real-time feedback system intended to address this issue. Methods Third- and fourth-year medical students participated in quizzes focusing on 17 learning objectives and a five-scale survey that queried their prior knowledge related to blood transfusions. Immediately after completing the quizzes, the students received automated and personalized, real-time feedback and were instructed to take part in self-directed learning. This activity was followed by a final quiz. After completion of the final quiz, the students responded to the five-scale survey that probed the usefulness of and satisfaction with the automated, personalized, real-time feedback system. Results Eighty students took part in this study. The third-year group had a higher score for prior knowledge and also on the first quiz (P= 0.008, P= 0.046, respectively). There was no significant difference in final quiz scores between the third- and fourth-year groups (P= 0.633). The scores for usefulness of and satisfaction with the automated, real-time feedback system were 4.45 and 4.34, and 4.55 and 4.40 in the third- and fourth-year students, respectively. Conclusions The automated, personalized, real-time feedback system provided timely and effective feedback for medical students and was helpful for their self-directed learning.
Endoscopic Removal of Remained Drawstring After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
Authors: Yoon Tae Wook , Jung Geun Yong , Park Young Jun , Choi Jun Young , Jung Jee Hwan , Kim Tae Gyoon
Published: January 2017

The percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is an effective intervention as a palliative therapy for relieving a jaundice and cholangitis. It may be used in place of Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the obstructive biliary disease. Recently, by developing invasive procedures, the incidence of the complications such as bleeding and perforation has been increasing in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary disease. We report here on a case of remained drawstring after PTBD in a 85-year-old man. The patient was conducted PTBD for relieving a jaundice and cholangitis. And then the patient had complained of abdominal pain constantly. A few days later, we removed PTBD and attempted ERCP for removal of CBD stone. The ERCP showed remained drawstring around ampulla of vater and we removed it by IT knife. The drawstring was successfully removed.
The Role of Vitamin D in Menopausal Medicine
Authors: Kim Mijin , Kim Tae-Hee , Lee Hae-Hyeog , Kim Heung Yeol , Oh Min-Jung
Published: January 2017

Menopause is the time at which menstruation stops in women. After menopause, women are more susceptible to some diseases, especially osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin D has a protective effect against osteoporosis by facilitating the absorption of calcium and affecting parathyroid hormone. Vitamin D also affects cardiovascular function by lowering the blood pressure, which affects the renin–angiotensin system and alters the low-density lipoprotein receptor activity. This paper discusses supplemental vitamin D in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
Difficultés et risques des coopérations interPME : les solutions apportées par les sociétés de capital-investissement
Authors: Burkhardt1 Kirsten
Published: January 2017

L’article analyse les difficultés et risques auxquels font face les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) lors de la formation de coopérations interfirmes, et les rôles joués par les sociétés de capital-investissement dans leur diminution. Les PME font principalement face à une asymétrie informationnelle et une incertitude accrues en comparaison aux entreprises plus grandes. Les sociétés de capital-investissement permettent de réduire ces deux facteurs et d’instaurer une situation de confiance entre les futurs cocontractants, ce qui évite l’échec de la transaction. Une étude de cas multiples à visée infirmationniste menée sur le marché français du capital-investissement détaille ces principaux résultats.
Les stratégies tête-de-pont : un outil efficace de gestion des risques et d’accélération du développement international des PME ?
Authors: Dominguez Noémie
Published: January 2017

La saturation des marchés traditionnels et l’ouverture des économies poussent les PME à se développer sur les marchés étrangers. Bien que souffrant d’un manque réel de ressources, la part grandissante des PME optant pour la réalisation d’un investissement direct à l’étranger (IDE) appelle à une relecture des stratégies d’internationalisation de ces petites structures. Cet article repose sur l’analyse de cinq cas de PME manufacturières de la région Rhône-Alpes ayant ouvert une filiale à l’étranger. Il présente les principaux risques supportés par les PME et les motivations au déploiement d’une stratégie tête-de-pont. Le choix d’une implantation dans un pays tête-de-pont s’avère être une démarche défensive ou offensive résultant de l’interaction de facteurs endogènes et exogènes. Nos résultats montrent que les stratégies tête-de-pont constituent une stratégie efficace permettant à la fois de gérer les risques et de saisir de nouvelles opportunités d’affaires à l’étranger – notamment dans les pays émergents.
Les risques psychosociaux du dirigeant de PME : typologie et échelle de mesure des stresseurs professionnels1
Authors: Lechat † Thomas , Torrès Olivier
Published: January 2017

Dans une approche multicritères du risque en PME, la santé du chef d’entreprise est rarement abordée. Or, plus l’entreprise est petite, plus son équilibre apparaît lié à celui de son dirigeant. La littérature demeure en particulier exsangue sur les facteurs de risques psychosociaux propres aux travailleurs non subordonnés, les principaux modèles explicatifs demeurant fondés sur les seuls salariés. L’objet de cet article est donc de proposer une première exploration des stresseurs de l’activité du dirigeant de PME. Pour ce faire, une enquête mixte a été conduite auprès de dirigeants de PME françaises (n = 357). Une phase longitudinale a catégorisé sémantiquement leurs événements professionnels perçus comme les plus négatifs. Une phase transversale a ensuite évalué l’intensité de stress associé aux événements vécus durant la phase longitudinale, et leur probabilité d’occurrence. Enfin une classification hiérarchique a été réalisée. Le résultat de cette étude est une typologie de 30 stresseurs du dirigeant de PME, qui se décompose en quatre classes principales. La rigueur méthodologique de cet inventaire de stresseurs le rend utile pour de futures recherches confirmatoires. Elle fournit également aux soignants, et aux dirigeants eux-mêmes, une échelle de mesure des principaux facteurs de risques pour la santé mentale.
La cession externe, un risque pour la santé du dirigeant de PME
Authors: Boussaguet Sonia , De Freyman Julien , Bah Thierno , Fromenty Éric
Published: January 2017

Cet article a pour objectif de comprendre l’impact d’une cession externe sur la santé du dirigeant de PME. En mobilisant une approche par les risques psychosociaux, et à partir de l’analyse de 45 récits de vie de cédants, notre étude fait ressortir tout d’abord l’importance de sources de stress additionnels pendant et après l’opération, en raison d’un chevauchement des statuts endossés. Les résultats spécifient ensuite les conséquences symptomatiques, affectant la santé des cédants. Enfin, ils mettent à jour trois principales familles de facteurs d’influence atténuant ou aggravant, dont le croisement, sur la base du modèle des 3C (respectivement liées au contexte, à la cession, et au cédant), permet d’identifier des zones de vigilance standards.
Les dérives des systèmes d’accompagnement sur la prise de décision et de risque dans la création d’entreprise : réflexions pour la recherche et pour la pratique
Authors: Dubard Barbosa Saulo , Duquenne Luc
Published: January 2017

Cet article interroge l’accompagnement à partir d’une réflexion de fond sur la prise de décision et de risque en entrepreneuriat. En adoptant une approche abductive et pragmatique basée à la fois sur notre expérience dans l’accompagnement et sur une articulation approfondie de trois corpus théoriques distincts, nous présentons une vision dynamique du processus de création d’entreprise dans laquelle un porteur de projet accompagné doit prendre des décisions face à l’incertitude et à son évaluation du risque, et cela malgré les limites de sa rationalité. Les décisions et les actions qui en découlent auront des conséquences, dont une partie sera imprévisible et non intentionnelle, mais qui auront tout de même un impact sur les dialogiques porteur/projet, projet/accompagnateur et porteur/accompagnateur. À partir de cette mise en perspective nous discutons trois dérives possibles des systèmes d’accompagnement sur la prise de décision et de risque en création d’entreprise : le retrait face à l’expertise de l’accompagnateur, la soumission aux contraintes imposées par les systèmes d’accompagnement même aux dépens du projet et de son porteur et la possible altération temporelle inadéquate du processus entrepreneurial. Nous concluons en évoquant quelques pistes de réflexion pouvant aider à éviter ces dérives et pouvant constituer d’intéressantes voies de recherche futures.
Interculturalité et pérennité des partenariats interentreprises : le cas des alliances stratégiques internationales
Authors: Trabelsi Karim
Published: January 2017

Tandis que certains chercheurs perçoivent l’interculturalité comme un frein à la pérennité des alliances stratégiques internationales, d’autres la considèrent par contre comme un facteur de longévité de ces relations. Cette divergence, que l’on retrouve d’ailleurs chez bon nombre de dirigeants, influe sur l’objet du management interculturel. Elle conduit à minimiser les différences culturelles ou à intégrer les systèmes culturels des entreprises partenaires. Ces deux approches engendrant des procédés managériaux différents, notre travail vise à analyser leur complémentarité. Dans cette perspective, nous avons mené seize entretiens semi-directifs auprès de dirigeants français et tunisiens opérant dans huit alliances asymétriques franco-tunisiennes stables. Les résultats révèlent qu’un management interculturel bimodal, basé sur l’exploitation des avantages de la diversité culturelle et l’inhibition de ses inconvénients, est source de durabilité de la coopération.
Replication Study: Coadministration of a tumor-penetrating peptide enhances the efficacy of cancer drugs
Authors: Mantis Christine , Kandela Irawati , Aird Fraser ,   Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology
Published: January 2017

In 2015, as part of the Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology, we published a Registered Report (Kandela et al., 2015) that described how we intended to replicate selected experiments from the paper “Coadministration of a tumor-penetrating peptide enhances the efficacy of cancer drugs“ (Sugahara et al., 2010). Here we report the results of those experiments. We found that coadministration with iRGD peptide did not have an impact on permeability of the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin (DOX) in a xenograft model of prostate cancer, whereas the original study reported that it increased the penetrance of this cancer drug (Figure 2B; Sugahara et al., 2010). Further, in mice bearing orthotopic 22Rv1 human prostate tumors, we did not find a statistically significant difference in tumor weight for mice treated with DOX and iRGD compared to DOX alone, whereas the original study reported a decrease in tumor weight when DOX was coadministered with iRGD (Figure 2C; Sugahara et al., 2010). In addition, we did not find a statistically significant difference in TUNEL staining in tumor tissue between mice treated with DOX and iRGD compared to DOX alone, while the original study reported an increase in TUNEL positive staining with iRGD coadministration (Figure 2D; Sugahara et al., 2010). Similar to the original study (Supplemental Figure 9A; Sugahara et al., 2010), we did not observe an impact on mouse body weight with DOX and iRGD treatment. Finally, we report meta-analyses for each result.
Replication Study: The CD47-signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPa) interaction is a therapeutic target for human solid tumors
Authors: Horrigan Stephen K ,   Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology
Published: January 2017

In 2015, as part of the Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology, we published a Registered Report (Chroscinski et al., 2015) that described how we intended to replicate selected experiments from the paper “The CD47-signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPa) interaction is a therapeutic target for human solid tumors “(Willingham et al., 2012). Here we report the results of those experiments. We found that treatment of immune competent mice bearing orthotopic breast tumors with anti-mouse CD47 antibodies resulted in short-term anemia compared to controls, consistent with the previously described function of CD47 in normal phagocytosis of aging red blood cells and results reported in the original study (Table S4; Willingham et al., 2012). The weight of tumors after 30 days administration of anti-CD47 antibodies or IgG isotype control were not found to be statistically different, whereas the original study reported inhibition of tumor growth with anti-CD47 treatment (Figure 6A,B; Willingham et al., 2012). However, our efforts to replicate this experiment were confounded because spontaneous regression of tumors occurred in several of the mice. Additionally, the excised tumors were scored for inflammatory cell infiltrates. We found IgG and anti-CD47 treated tumors resulted in minimal to moderate lymphocytic infiltrate, while the original study observed sparse lymphocytic infiltrate in IgG-treated tumors and increased inflammatory cell infiltrates in anti-CD47 treated tumors (Figure 6C; Willingham et al., 2012). Furthermore, we observed neutrophilic infiltration was slightly increased in anti-CD47 treated tumors compared to IgG control. Finally, we report a meta-analysis of the result.
Transcription leads to pervasive replisome instability in bacteria
Authors: Mangiameli Sarah M , Merrikh Christopher N , Wiggins Paul A , Merrikh Houra
Published: January 2017

The canonical model of DNA replication describes a highly-processive and largely continuous process by which the genome is duplicated. This continuous model is based upon in vitro reconstitution and in vivo ensemble experiments. Here, we characterize the replisome-complex stoichiometry and dynamics with single-molecule resolution in bacterial cells. Strikingly, the stoichiometries of the replicative helicase, DNA polymerase, and clamp loader complexes are consistent with the presence of only one active replisome in a significant fraction of cells (>40%). Furthermore, many of the observed complexes have short lifetimes (<8 min), suggesting that replisome disassembly is quite prevalent, possibly occurring several times per cell cycle. The instability of the replisome complex is conflict-induced: transcription inhibition stabilizes these complexes, restoring the second replisome in many of the cells. Our results suggest that, in contrast to the canonical model, DNA replication is a largely discontinuous process in vivo due to pervasive replication-transcription conflicts.
Phenotypic outcomes in Mouse and Human Foxc1 dependent Dandy-Walker cerebellar malformation suggest shared mechanisms
Authors: Haldipur Parthiv , Dang Derek , Aldinger Kimberly A , Janson Olivia K , Guimiot Fabien , Adle-Biasette Homa , Dobyns William B , Siebert Joseph R , Russo Rosa , Millen Kathleen J
Published: January 2017

FOXC1 loss contributes to Dandy-Walker malformation (DWM), a common human cerebellar malformation. Previously, we found that complete Foxc1 loss leads to aberrations in proliferation, neuronal differentiation and migration in the embryonic mouse cerebellum (Haldipur et al., 2014). We now demonstrate that hypomorphic Foxc1 mutant mice have granule and Purkinje cell abnormalities causing subsequent disruptions in postnatal cerebellar foliation and lamination. Particularly striking is the presence of a partially formed posterior lobule which echoes the posterior vermis DW 'tail sign' observed in human imaging studies. Lineage tracing experiments in Foxc1 mutant mouse cerebella indicate that aberrant migration of granule cell progenitors destined to form the posterior-most lobule causes this unique phenotype. Analyses of rare human del chr 6p25 fetal cerebella demonstrate extensive phenotypic overlap with our Foxc1 mutant mouse models, validating our DWM models and demonstrating that many key mechanisms controlling cerebellar development are likely conserved between mouse and human.
Structural Equation Model on Learners’ Conceptions of Learning and Approaches to Learning as Predictors of Physics Self-Efficacy
Authors: MAHINAY RAY BUTCH D.
Published: January 2017

Many studies in the past have established the positive association of self-efficacy to academic motivation and achievement. To substantively improve the understanding of learner’s self-efficacy, education researchers must need to explore how it is structured. This study proposed a structural model of Physics self-efficacy (PSE) and outlined its relationshipswith conceptions of learning Physics (CLP) and approachesto learning Physics (ALP) through structural equation modeling. Three questionnaires from Tsai (2008) were adapted for a field survey that was carried out to 317 fourth-year students randomly chosen among seven national high schools in the east district of the division of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines to measure the scales on PSE, CLP and ALP. Correlation and path analyses showed that CLP has significant relationship with ALP. Consequently,the ALP also has significant relationshipto PSE. Specifically, both the students’ low-level and high-level conceptions of learning physics exerted positive influence to surface and deep motives and strategies in their approaches in learning the subject. Further, the students’ ALP inferred direct contribution to PSE than the CLP. These results provide valuable information in this area to effusively understand the nature and process of learning physics pertinent to other metacognitive variables. Keywords - Science education, learning conception, learning approaches, physicslearning, self-efficacy, structural equation modelling, Philippines
Emotional Intelligence and Its Relationship to Stress Relief Techniques of Selected Teachers of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba
Authors: Gamban Nimfa C. , Aguado Christian C. , Torres Elizabeth F.
Published: January 2017

Teaching is just like other professions where the incidence of stress is unavoidable. Therefore, teachers should employ techniques that will help them manage stress so as to remain proficient. The main purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship of emotional intelligence (EQ) and stress relief techniques of 117 teachers of Letran Calamba. Participating teachers answered the WPQei, a standardized test that measures emotional intelligence, and a three part researcher-made questionnaire that describes the profile of the teachers and their stressors and stress-relief techniques. Results revealed that Letran Calamba teachers varied in EQ ranging from low to above average levels; mostly below average in all dimensions of innovation, intuition, emotion, self-awareness, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Teaching is not that stressful for teachers; however, having a class size over 45 is stressful for them. Data revealed that creative problem solving as a technique has a significant relationship with the EQ levels of teachers. It is concluded that when stressed, probationary teachers are more relaxed and motivated; whereas permanent teachers are more creative. It is recommended that the results be used as inputs in crafting a development program for teachers focusing on emotional management skills.   Keywords - Education, Psychology, Teachers, Emotional intelligence, work-related stress, stress relief techniques, descriptive-correlation research, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines
Science Program of Colleges and Universities of Bohol
Authors: Pancito Crisanto Deguito
Published: January 2017

Schools and institutions largely differ in the coverage of contents taught because of the teacher’s preparation and background. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate the science program of the colleges and universities in Bohol to determine their compliance with the CHED Memorandum Order Standards (CMO).  Utilizing descriptive design, the study collected data by ocular inspection and use of checklist of laboratory facilities and equipment. Observation of classes by the researcher and external evaluators were big parts of the study.  Findings showed that laboratory facilities were below compliance based on the CHED standards. Moreover, there were no significant gaps between the existing science curriculum and CHED standards generally speaking. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics were below compliance based on CMO standards. Higher Educational Institutions in Bohol were comparable based on their compliance with CMO standards. Therefore, schools need periodic evaluation to monitor the school’s compliance in the CMO standards. Moreover, laboratory facilities need improvement to continually improve quality of instruction and eventually produce competitive and professional graduates.   Keywords - Science Programs, Colleges and Universities, CMO Standards, Quantitative Qualitative Analysis, Philippines
Music: Effects on Junior High School Students’ Performance in Mathematics
Authors: Sagge Jr. Roberto G.
Published: January 2017

Mathematics is taught in isolation from other subjects and often lacks creative or artistic flair; hence, students often get bored and do not pay attention in class. This study ascertained the effects of background music on students’ achievement, habits of mind, test anxiety, and disposition. The instrument used were the researcher-made mathematics achievement test, test anxiety rating scale, and disposition rating scale which underwent validation through a panel of experts. The result showed that the pretest mean scores in mathematics achievement of all the three groups were “low.” The pretest mean scores in habits of mind of the three groups were “not developed.” The pretest mean scores in test anxiety of groups A and B were both “moderate” while group c was “high.” The pretest mean scores in disposition to music of groups A and c were both “partially liked” while group B was “liked.” As observed, all the background music used had an impact on the improvement of the students’ scores in mathematics. The results of the study served as bases for the development of music-enhanced mathematics program. Keywords - Mathematics Education, music, habits of mind, test anxiety, disposition, quasi-experimental design, Philippines
Student and Organizer Perceptions of Beauty Pageants in School Intramurals in Leyte, Philippines
Authors: Macasil Ma. Alena N.
Published: January 2017

School Intramurals in the Philippines often center on sports, athletics, games, and other competitive physical activities. Usually a separate and external event, the beauty pageant has become a popular and integral part of school intramurals. Little is known about the intramural beauty pageant. It is a topic that still needs to be explored further so it may be understood better and, consequently, be made more relevant to the lives of students and society at large. This non-experimental, descriptive study looked into the intramural beauty pageants in seven colleges in Leyte Province, Philippines, to describe the intramural beauty pageant’s nature and purpose, as well as students’ and organizers’ attitudes and perceptions about intramural beauty contests. Data gathered from 28 actives, and 168 passive pageant participants were organized thematically to extract insights and patterns that would depict the phenomenon coherently. The study found, among others, that schools hold pageants to choose representatives for external beauty contests and to entertain spectators during the intramurals. It was also found that students ascribe positive value to the intramural beauty and consider it important but not relevant to school intramurals. Keywords -  Physical education, school intramurals, sports, beauty pageant, descriptive research, Leyte, Philippines, Southeast Asia
The Monitoring and Evaluation Tool of the Department of Education
Authors: Salvador Jose E. , Canencia Oliva P.
Published: January 2017

Monitoring and Evaluation tool play a vital role in measuring the cause and effect of achieving a quality education. It determines the performance of both administrators and teachers in the delivery of knowledge and skills to our students. The study described and analyzed the monitoring and evaluation tool for the Department of Education in the case of Iligan City Division Philippines. The study used the descriptive – evaluative method and analyzed both descriptive and inferential statistics. General findings revealed that monitoring and evaluation tool was not piloted in the field at the same time performance indicators were not known by the teachers. It is also noted that teacher’s overall very satisfactory (VS) rating does not correspond to National Achievement Test (NAT) rating for the last (4) four years. Subsequently, a localized Monitoring and Evaluation tool is created with proper information dissemination and piloting so that teachers are aware of what to do during the class observation. Moreover, monitoring and evaluation must come up with skills indicators that would measure the skills transfer to ensure performance development of students that can compete globally.   Keywords - Education, comprehensive, monitoring, evaluation, tool, descriptive design, DepEd, Iligan City, Philippines
Core Subjects Achievement and CSAT Performance of Senior Students: An Evaluation of a Private High School’s College Entrance Exam Review Program in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Authors: Librando, Jr. Anito Ramas
Published: January 2017

As schools provide the academic environment for students’ development, students still go through entrance examinations for them to bridge that gap from high school to their course choice in college. This paper determined the effect of the core subject’s achievement and the College Scholastic Achievement Test (CSAT) performance of students in English, Science and Mathematics for four school years to create a medium-term development plan for a college entrance exam program of a private high school in Southern Philippines. Results on the descriptive mean determined satisfactory levels of achievement and CSAT performance. Students performed better in English based on their achievement grades and aptitude scores in CSAT when compared to Science and Mathematics. Through correlation analysis set at the alpha level of 0.05, it was revealed that there is a highly significant effect on the students’ academic achievement to CSAT performance. Concurrently, the overall extent of implementation of the program is very good with the areas on program design and program output rated as excellent. It is recommended that the school enriches curriculum and instruction and to maximize learning by focusing on higher order thinking skills. Furthermore, the said program needs to enhance on areas on implementation and cost-effectiveness. Students have varied thresholds in the different core subjects that need to be addressed well. Also, developing students’ higher order thinking skills that go beyond rote memory is necessary to improve competence and mastery in the subject. Keywords - Educational management, program evaluation, academic achievement, descriptive-correlation, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
An Assessment of Gender Norms among Students Towards Equality in Higher Education
Authors: Sultana A. M
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this paper is to assess gender norms among students towards equality in higher education in Malaysia. The study was conducted in two higher learning institutions such as International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Malaysia. A total of 300 students (77 males & 223 females) were selected as the respondents using purposive sampling method. A survey research design was employed in this study. Questionnaires were completed in a supervised setting by the research protocol. The first objective of this study was to assess student’s attitudes towards equality at higher education institutions. Results revealed that despite the majority of the respondents showed favorable attitudes towards equality; less favorable attitude towards gender equality was noted with respect on religious leadership and boys’ priority over girls in education. The study examined whether there is any difference between male and female student’s attitudes towards equality. Results showed that female students tended to have more egalitarian or non-traditional attitudes than male students towards equality. The paper analyzed the relationship between the demographic characteristics and student’s attitudes towards equality. The results revealed that the ethnicity, region of residence, father’s educational level have positive associations with student’s attitudes towards equality. Keywords-Equality, Inequality, Gender norms, Traditional, Non-traditional, Decision making
Family Involvement and Practices of Special Education Classes: A Case Study on SPED Program of West City Central School, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Authors: Lago Joanna Ruby Regalado
Published: January 2017

There were primary concerns partnered with challenges and issues in ensuring the delivery of quality Special Education (SPED) Program. The study aimed to assess the family involvement and practices in educating the school learners with special needs.  It focused on determining the extent of the families’ involvement and practices at West City Central School, Cagayan de Oro City Philippines. A survey research design was used to achieve the objectives of the study. Moreover, a total of 47 respondents were selected to complete the survey questionnaires concerning the involvement of families in school’s activities and programs. The questionnaires were collected personally, and descriptive statistics was utilized to obtain accurate results from the data gathered. As a result, there were seen opportunities for the families to portray further their roles as primary partners of the school; there were methods employed to promote accepting atmosphere for them; and contrariwise, there were few family education and training opportunities provided; few schools policies related to SPED were created and explained to them; and not all their needs and state’s standards were met. Henceforth, the families should receive regular family-teacher conferences and increase family involvement opportunities.
The ideology of tri-people: a critical discourse analysis
Authors: Mendoza Riceli C.
Published: January 2017

Muslims, Christians and Lumads (IPs) vary in their ideologies on social issues. This descriptive-qualitative study was conducted to analyse the ideology of tri-people on the issues of the feud (rido), domestic violence, and political leadership in the community level and determine the different approaches employed by the people in resolving the issues. An interview guide on the issues on rido, domestic violence, and political leadership was formulated. A focus group discussion (FGD) was also done to validate or verify the gathered information. The study revealed that the ideology on rido is the act of vengeance, war and killings, land disputes and the clash of clans. On domestic violence: verbal altercation, early marriage and differing principles. On political leadership: dynasty and power and economic stability. Conflict resolution approaches were determined: on rido, dialogue between clans with the participation of elders, barangay council, and religious leaders, negotiation, and reconciliation. On domestic violence, the religious-based approach, elders’ intervention, sitio-based settlement; barangay council settlement, the involvement of Kamal; dialogues; and parent-to-parent approach. On political leadership, collective community effort; public awareness, extra-judicial killing, and election. The study concludes conflicts can be solved by in peaceful means. This study recommends that the institution is a bridge to understanding the diversity of cultures in Mindanao. Therefore, the teaching of each cultural identity is vital to bring awareness and understanding of one’s ideology as a people.
Rising from the Ashes: The Journey of Unmarried College Students who Got Pregnant
Authors: Bayod Rogelio P.
Published: January 2017

Sexual adventurism among young people of today seemed to penetrate even the religiously and culturally conservative countries. Thus, it is not surprising that early pregnancy among college and university students becomes a growing issue worldwide. Things become complicated for students who got pregnant while studying because they will be forced to either temporarily or permanently quit from school. The study examined the transition experiences of eight Filipino single and unmarried college students who stopped from their schooling because of early pregnancy but chose to come back to finish their studies.  Results revealed that early pregnancy was considered by the participants as a tragedy resulting in negative feelings and thoughts. Some participants thought of and even attempted abortion. However, they did not succumb to their heartbreaking situations but decided to rise and continue their drive towards the realization of their dreams. Their children and their loved ones as well their earnest desires to afford better future for their family with or without their partner’s support have motivated them to endure the difficulties during their comeback to school. As a result of this study, Cor Jesu College has formulated policy on student pregnancy and crafted student support program for pregnant students and students who are already mothers taking into account their concrete needs.
Technology-Based Instructions: Continuous Inapplicability of Assessment Models in American Corporate Universities
Authors: MARTÍNEZ JOSE GERARDO MARTÍNEZ , HERNÁNDEZ MARIEL NIEVES
Published: January 2017

American corporate universities transformed the teaching methodology from a traditional to technology-based instructions, but have failed the application of reliable assessment models. Current trends recognize commitment to education as an essential tool to reach sustained competitive advantages. Assessment information is necessary and valuable to improve the efficiency and productivity of companies, develop competitiveness,and ensure survival in the globalization era. The study examined training assessment models, knowledge level, and the effectiveness of various assessment models practiced by corporate universities found in U.S.A. territories. A descriptive study was conducted through a validated questionnaire by a panel of experts and a pilot study. Available sampling was used consisting of corporate universities, members of an internationallyrecognized trade and manufacturing organization. Data were collected; analyzed using cumulative frequency-percentage analysis and tabulated using SPSS, version 20.0. Findings showed that 99.7% of the participants recognized the effectiveness of the models and techniques for training assessment, but 82% did not apply any model to assess training results and 99.2% did not have full knowledge of the assessmentprocess. Only 11.3% used indirect techniques for assessment. The researchers concluded that corporate universities in U.S.A. territories sparingly apply any assessment model to evaluate trainings results despite technology-based instructions.Keywords: Business Technology Management and Corporate Education, Technology-Based Instructions, Corporate Universities and Assessment Models, Survey Techniques and Descriptive Statistics, U.S.A. Territories