bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Inclusive Youth Orchestra: Pedagogy, Pastoral Care and Performance
Authors: Tsaklagkanou Lina (Athanasia-Angelikí) , Creech Andrea
Published: July 2016

The inspiration for this study was a ‘critical incident’ that followed the annual end-of-course concert of the National Orchestra for All (NOFA), a non-auditioned, El Sistema inspired orchestra open to young players of all standards who face barriers in music making.

The study examines the perceived features of the inclusive environment of the orchestra and the processes that mediated the diversity of the ensemble and which were significant in assisting the participants to achieve a high level of musical cohesiveness. In particular, it examines the features of pedagogy, pastoral care and performance during the residential orchestral course. NOFA's main experience happens during a four-day summer residential course, which has intensive rehearsal schedules, sectional work and whole orchestra, culminating in a final concert. This case study draws information from an ethnographic perspective through observations, reflections as a participant observer, focus groups and interviews.

Findings suggested that the pedagogy was focused in the group as a whole, promoted collaboration between all involved and fostered motivation for personal mastery in order to support a collective effort. Pastoral care features such as care, safety, structure and freedom, represented a familylike world. Participants felt, excited, nervous and proud during the performance, which had a high level of musical cohesiveness as a perceived result of the collective energy made from individual effort.
In this issue: Realising benefits and that informatics is all about the patient
Authors: De Lusignan Simon
Published: July 2016

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A analysis on social minorities contents in ‘Society and Culture’ textbooks
Authors: Koo Jeonghwa
Published: July 2016

This study analyzed the social minorities contents described in ‘Society and Culture’ textbook of the high school. The study analyzed five kinds of textbooks. Analysis is focused on the conceptual description of the social minorities and discrimination described in the textbooks. The results are as follows. First, the definition and characteristics of social minorities was appeared in a lot of aspects of “their-groups” than ‘we-groups’. Second, the group with the typical characteristics such as the disabled, women, immigrants are mainly presented as social minorities. Third, there is not almost discussion about how the social discrimination on social minorities works. Fourth, the solution to the social discrimination on social minorities are hardly not present.
A study of foreign students’ perceptions toward their lived experience in Korean university residence hall
Authors: Sim Mikyung , Han Dongho , Park Changbae
Published: July 2016

With the increase of the number of foreign students at a university level, the present research endeavors to investigate the foreign students’ perceptions toward their lived experiences in Korean university residence hall. Although there are a myriad of researches about multi-cultural students as well as foreign students, a few studies focusing on foreign students’ lived experiences or adaptation in a Korean university residence hall has been proceeded. For this reason, by implementing in-depth interviews with foreign students who have lived at a university residence hall, this research tried to explore how foreign students utilize the residence hall system and how they adapt and find it satisfactory. As a result of this research, three major limitations on the operation of residence hall for the foreign students were drawn. Those limitations are as follow. First, communication issues, second, the lack of service for foreign students, and third, the issue of catering system. First and foremost, in order to solve those problems, it was pointed out that changing consciousness toward diversity of foreign students was urgently needed. It was also necessary to improve and enhance overall service system for the foreign students in a practical way. For example, it was suggested to assign a guide or security guard and desk staff member who can communicate with foreign students either in English or in other foreign languages during office hours. While these alternatives can encourage foreign students to have a better quality of life in Korean university residence hall and attract prospective foreign students to live in ameliorated residence hall in the long term, they can also help administrators of Korean university residence halls to improve their capability of solving problems which might happen in the future with the rapid growth of foreign students.
Bilingual teacher's cultual intelligence and multicultural teaching efficacy
Authors: Chang In Sil , Park Young Jin
Published: July 2016

The purpose of this study is to offer fundamental data for multicultural education empowerment of bilingual teachers by investigating the interrelationship concerning multicultural teaching efficacy and cultural intelligence as individual capabilities that are required for adaptation as well as other cultural surroundings. For this study, we measured the level of multicultural teaching efficacy and cultural intelligence of 108 bilingual teachers in the area of Gyeonggido and Inchon to examine whether there was a meaningful difference according to the background variables. According to the result of this study, the average level of cultural intelligence of bilingual teachers was 4.85 whereas the multicultural teaching efficacy was 3.66. Both were higher than the average level. The cultural intelligence of bilingual teachers is a meaningful difference according to the education level, the experience of multicultural training and education career. The multicultural teaching efficacy of bilingual teachers only shows a meaningful difference when looking at the experience of multicultural training. Moreover, we examined whether there was a meaningful difference of multicultural teaching efficacy according to the level of cultural intelligence. As a result of study, there was a statistically meaningful difference and the sheffe post-test shows that there are significant differences between the low, medium, and high rank. Using these results, we have discussed the matter for bilingual teachers to refer to their cultural intelligence in order to empower the multicultural teaching efficacy who have a responsibility to multicultural education.
Perspectivas multiculturais na educação de surdos
Authors: Navegantes Eva , Kelman Celeste Azulay , Iveniki Ana
Published: July 2016

As perspectivas multiculturais no Brasil seja no âmbito do currículo escolar ou nas práticas sociais, ainda têm sido vistas de forma dicotomizada. Algumas vezes são apresentadas na forma folclórica, limitando-se apenas a dias comemorativos, e, em outras vezes, são apresentadas em uma perspectiva mais crítica e pós-colonial, onde o currículo focaliza as questões relacionadas à construção do preconceito, da discriminação e de identidades (Canen, 2012). O presente ensaio aborda as perspectivas multiculturais presentes na educação de pessoas surdas, discutindo de que forma a instituição escolar trata essa questão. Tem o objetivo de identificar quais as perspectivas multiculturais que se apresentam na educação de surdos, partindo de reflexões de diversos autores que discutem o multiculturalismo na educação e também na educação de surdos. Pode se dizer que a educação de surdos oferecida pela escola regular, apesar de já se preocupar com uma perspectiva multicultural pós-colonial e crítica, ainda se encontra em um longo processo de transformação cultural, necessária para uma nova postura social, onde as diferenças sejam reconhecidas e respeitadas. O modelo de educação bilíngue para surdos se faz necessário para que esse processo de reconhecimento das diferenças e de conscientização política, educacional e social, seja implementado.
Research on the field of education policy: Exploring different levels of approach and abstraction
Authors: Mainardes Jefferson , Tello César
Published: July 2016

This paper, of theoretical nature, explores the levels of approach and abstraction of research in the field of education policy: description, analysis and understanding. Such categories were developed based on concepts of Bourdieu’s theory and on the grounds of epistemological studies focused on education policy and meta-research. This paper highlights the importance of different kinds of studies on education policy and claims the need to expand the number of papers at understanding level, which can contribute more effectively to the strengthening of education policy as an academic field.
Spectral analysis of dissipative fractional Sturm–Liouville operators
Authors: Eryılmaz Aytekin , Tuna Hüseyin
Published: July 2016

We study fractional Sturm–Liouville operators.
We give some basic definitions and properties of fractional calculus.
Using the method of Pavlov [31, 30, 32],
we prove a theorem on the completeness of the system of eigenvectors and associated vectors of dissipative fractional Sturm–Liouville operators.
Between Exodus and the Final Judgment: “Sertaneja” Worldview and the Trajectory of Antonio Conselheiro’s Belo Monte (Brazil, 1893–1897)
Authors: Vasconcellos Pedro Lima , de Souza Nogueira Paulo Augusto
Published: July 2016

The present paper presupposes (developed under the scope of Semiotics and Cultural Studies) that texts in culture are endowed not only with their capacity to produce images but mainly to create new messages. As texts are transmitted to receivers in different times, places and repertoires, they undergo processes of recodification and become new texts by inserting dynamism in cultural processes. Furthermore, it must be taken into account that texts do not exist isolated, without relation with other texts. On the contrary, the possible combinations among them are potentially the most unexpected. Those references allow us to think about the creative role of the reception of biblical elements in the articulation of identities and narratives in history. And a special challenge is imposed: considering the Bible’s popular reception. It is necessary to take into consideration specific scenarios and, simultaneously, the dynamic scenarios of the same reception. It is important to overcome prejudice regarding the sources that lead us to that reception. At the Belo Monte of Antonio Conselheiro, stage of one of the most significant social and religious experiences, and, at the end, one of the bloodiest experiences of Brazilian history, the Bible’s new readings link many of its themes to references coming from other mythological worlds of African origin and (mainly) of indigenous matrix. The myth of the flight into Egypt and the conquest of the Promised Land were linked to others connected with abundance and freedom. The biblical concept of the Antichrist played a significant role in the sertanejo’s understanding about the social and the political environment: Belo Monte was the place where salvation could be perceived and the body could be fed and healed. And the perspective of the imminent end of the world became more intense when military operations, through a brutal war, acted in order to destroy the holy village: biblical references supported ideas that encouraged resistance movement and prepared the “death in the Lord,” martyrdom, under Judgment Day expectation.
Mystical Unification or Ethnic Domination? American Biblical Archeologists’ Responses to the Six-Day War
Authors: Sherrard Brooke
Published: July 2016

After the Six-Day War, members of the American Schools of Oriental Research experienced conflict over how and whether to maintain the organization’s policy on political neutrality. This article argues that ASOR members who supported Israel framed their views as theological, lauding the war for achieving a mystical unification of Jerusalem, while members who opposed the war’s outcome responded that appeals to theology and neutrality were being deployed to justify one ethnic group’s domination over another. I present two main examples, George Ernest Wright and Paul Lapp, and connect their scholarly views on objectivity versus relativism to their political views on the conflict. Wright, a biblical theologian, argued the Old Testament was an objective record of a religion revealed by God to the Israelites and defended the slaughter of Canaanites in terms that echoed justifications for Palestinian displacement. Conversely Lapp, who read the Old Testament as a polemical text, overtly connected his perspectivalism to his pro-Palestinian politics. In 1968 Wright clashed with ASOR residents, including Lapp, who protested Israeli plans to reroute a parade through recently captured areas of East Jerusalem. A reading of the correspondence record created after the protest analyzes the political implications of these differing scholarly positions.
Gog and Magog in Literary Reception History: The Persistence of the Fantastic
Authors: Swindell Anthony C.
Published: July 2016

Of all biblical topoi within the repertoire of Western culture, the Gog and Magog narratives have a presence in literary reception history that far outweighs their slender beginnings. They tend also to be an alien element in the metanarratives in which they occur. Even in their earliest biblical manifestation, the ‘Go’ narratives seem to have been grafted onto an existing text. Almost always, their use implies the recovery of the archaic as a means of replenishing or revitalizing present culture. At the same time they persistently signal the phenomenon of the unassimilable in human experience. The topos of Gog of the land of Magog in Ezekiel 38–39 modulates into the twin apocalyptic figures of Gog and Magog of Revelation 20:8–9. Later they become part of the conceptualization of the cultural Other, the uncivilized hordes which must be kept at bay. In European literature they assume a plastic form as representations of what is excluded from culture. In British literature (with which we will be chiefly concerned) they occupy an ambiguous position as figures of the defeated paganism which Christianity has replaced and yet as symbols of a hopeful or whimsical alterity which resists the language, the hegemonic discourse, of the status quo.
On Frequency Combs in Monolithic Resonators
Authors: Savchenkov A. A. , Matsko A. B. , Maleki L.
Published: July 2016

Optical frequency combs have become indispensable in astronomical measurements, biological fingerprinting, optical metrology, and radio frequency photonic signal generation. Recently demonstrated microring resonator-based Kerr frequency combs point the way towards chip scale optical frequency comb generator retaining major properties of the lab scale devices. This technique is promising for integrated miniature radiofrequency and microwave sources, atomic clocks, optical references and femtosecond pulse generators. Here we present Kerr frequency comb development in a historical perspective emphasizing its similarities and differences with other physical phenomena. We elucidate fundamental principles and describe practical implementations of Kerr comb oscillators, highlighting associated solved and unsolved problems.
Optical diagnostics of a single evaporating droplet using fast parallel computing on graphics processing units
Authors: Jakubczyk D. , Migacz S. , Derkachov G. , Woźniak M. , Archer J. , Kolwas K.
Published: July 2016

We report on the first application of the graphics processing units (GPUs) accelerated computing technology to improve performance of numerical methods used for the optical characterization of evaporating microdroplets. Single microdroplets of various liquids with different volatility and molecular weight (glycerine, glycols, water, etc.), as well as mixtures of liquids and diverse suspensions evaporate inside the electrodynamic trap under the chosen temperature and composition of atmosphere. The series of scattering patterns recorded from the evaporating microdroplets are processed by fitting complete Mie theory predictions with gradientless lookup table method. We showed that computations on GPUs can be effectively applied to inverse scattering problems. In particular, our technique accelerated calculations of the Mie scattering theory on a single-core processor in a Matlab environment over 800 times and almost 100 times comparing to the corresponding code in C language. Additionally, we overcame problems of the time-consuming data post-processing when some of the parameters (particularly the refractive index) of an investigated liquid are uncertain. Our program allows us to track the parameters characterizing the evaporating droplet nearly simultaneously with the progress of evaporation.
Corticosteroid-binding globulin is a biomarker of inflammation onset and severity in female rats
Authors: Hill Lesley A , Bodnar Tamara S , Weinberg Joanne , Hammond Geoffrey L
Published: July 2016

Plasma corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) plays a critical role in regulating glucocorticoid bioavailability and is an acute phase ‘negative’ protein during inflammation. In an adjuvant-induced arthritis model, plasma CBG levels decrease in rats that develop severe inflammation, and we have now determined when and how these reductions in CBG occur. After administering complete Freund’s adjuvant or saline intra-dermally at the tail base, blood samples were taken periodically for 16days. In adjuvant-treated rats, decreases in plasma CBG levels matched the severity of inflammation, and decreases were observed 4days before any clinical signs of inflammation. Decreases in CBG levels coincided with an ~5kDa reduction in its apparent size, consistent with proteolytic cleavage, and cleaved CBG lacked steroid-binding activity. At the termination of the experimental period, hepaticCbgmRNA levels were decreased in rats with severe inflammation. While plasma TNF-α increased in all adjuvant-treated rats, increases in Il-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-13 and IFN-γ were only observed in rats with cleaved CBG. Rats with cleaved CBG also exhibited increased spleen weights, and strong negative correlations were observed among CBG, IL-6 and spleen weights, respectively. However, there were no differences in hepaticCbgmRNA levels in relation to the apparent proteolysis of CBG, suggesting that CBG cleavage occurs before changes in hepaticCbgexpression. Our results indicate that the levels and integrity of plasma CBG are biomarkers of the onset and severity of inflammation. Dynamic changes in the levels and function of CBG likely modulate the tissue availability of corticosterone during inflammation.
Safety Profile of the 9-Valent HPV Vaccine: A Combined Analysis of 7 Phase III Clinical Trials
Authors: Moreira Edson D. , Block Stan L. , Ferris Daron , Giuliano Anna R. , Iversen Ole-Erik , Joura Elmar A. , Kosalaraksa Pope , Schilling Andrea , Van Damme Pierre , Bornstein Jacob , Bosch F. Xavier , Pils Sophie , Cuzick Jack , Garland Suzanne M. , Huh Warner , Kjaer Susanne K. , Qi Hong , Hyatt Donna , Martin Jason , Moeller Erin , Ritter Michael , Baudin Martine , Luxembourg Alain
Published: July 2016

OBJECTIVES:

The overall safety profile of the 9-valent human papillomavirus (9vHPV) vaccine was evaluated across 7 Phase III studies, conducted in males and females (nonpregnant at entry), 9 to 26 years of age.

METHODS:

Vaccination was administered as a 3-dose regimen at day 1, and months 2 and 6. More than 15 000 subjects received ≥1 dose of 9vHPV vaccine. In 2 of the studies, >7000 control subjects received ≥1 dose of quadrivalent HPV (qHPV) vaccine. Serious and nonserious adverse events (AEs) and new medical conditions were recorded throughout the study. Subjects testing positive for pregnancy at day 1 were not vaccinated; those who became pregnant after day 1 were discontinued from further vaccination until resolution of the pregnancy. Pregnancies detected after study start (n = 2950) were followed to outcome.

RESULTS:

The most common AEs (≥5%) experienced by 9vHPV vaccine recipients were injection-site AEs (pain, swelling, erythema) and vaccine-related systemic AEs (headache, pyrexia). Injection-site AEs were more common in 9vHPV vaccine than qHPV vaccine recipients; most were mild-to-moderate in intensity. Discontinuations and vaccine-related serious AEs were rare (0.1% and <0.1%, respectively). Seven deaths were reported; none were considered vaccine related. The proportions of pregnancies with adverse outcome were within ranges reported in the general population.

CONCLUSIONS:

The 9vHPV vaccine was generally well tolerated in subjects aged 9 to 26 years with an AE profile similar to that of the qHPV vaccine; injection-site AEs were more common with 9vHPV vaccine. Its additional coverage and safety profile support widespread 9vHPV vaccination.
English Language Learners’ Strategies for Reading Computer-Based Texts at Home and in School
Authors: Park Ho-Ryong , Kim Deoksoon
Published: July 2016

This study investigated four elementary-level English language learners’ (ELLs’) use of strategies for reading computer-based texts at home and in school. The ELLs in this study were in the fourth and fifth grades in a public elementary school. We identify the ELLs’ strategies for reading computer-based texts in home and school environments. We present a taxonomy of five reading-strategy categories, which includes 15 total strategies that they pursued at home and in school. We describe the central role of dialogue in helping ELLs learn to read computer-based texts: The learners engaged in real and virtual dialogues with adults, peers, authors, and themselves, in ways that enhanced their development of effective reading strategies. We discuss pedagogical implications of our findings, describing how parents and teachers might work separately and together to facilitate ELLs’ reading in today’s learning contexts that include electronic literacies.
Clinical Medical Students’ Experiences of Unprofessional Behaviour and How These Should Inform Approaches to Teaching of Professionalism
Authors: Abu Ozotu Rosemary , Abu Sanni O , Flaherty Gerard
Published: July 2016

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Objectives:This mixed method research explores unprofessional behaviour experienced by clinical Medical students, during clinical training in Ireland; with a view to obtaining learning points that inform future design of modules on Professionalism. It also looks at the impact of these on students and the relationship between gender/ethnicity and students' experiences of these behaviours. Methods:A survey using the QUBPI (Queens University Belfast Professionalism Index) questionnaire was disseminated among a random sample of 139 (100% response rate) fourth year medical students in College from February to May 2014 to identify the frequency and nature of unprofessional behaviours experienced. Subsequently, 10 semi structured interviews were conducted with two students from each of the five blocks of students completing their Psychiatry Clinical placement during the year. This was to obtain in-depth insights into students' experiences, the impact of these and to establish learning points from these. These different types of data were then analysed iteratively using SPSS and NVIVO software respectively, to allow for triangulation, member checking and reflexivity. Results:There was no significant difference in students' experiences of unprofessional behaviour based on Gender, entry level (graduate or under-graduate entry) or Ethnicity. There was however a moderate/small effect size in terms of male vs. female gender and ethnicity (Caucasian vs. non-Caucasian) (Males=Cohen's d of 0.38, females=Cohen's D of 0.2) which could be explained by the fact that in group and out group dynamics rise such that as students move away from the dominant mentor/teacher characteristic, they may start to experience or perceive the occurrence of higher levels of unprofessional behaviour. The Qualitative arm of the study confirm that some students even experience marked levels of discrimination; with students' often been shouted out/criticised publicly during clinical training. Conclusions:More practical vignettes/role playing of common ethical dilemmas should be introduced into Professionalism training and these should not target only students, but also mentors to reduce students' experiences of unprofessional behaviours. Feedback training and awareness of contextual issues in Medical clinical training must be provided to clinical trainers.
First Report of Pronamide-Resistant Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua)
Authors: McCullough Patrick E. , Yu Jialin , Czarnota Mark A.
Published: July 2016

A biotype of annual bluegrass with suspected resistance to pronamide was collected from a golf course in Georgia. The objectives of this research were to determine the level of resistance to pronamide and the mechanisms associated with resistance. From POST applications, the pronamide rate that reduced shoot biomass 50% from the nontreated bluegrass measured>10 times higher for the resistant (R) biotype as compared with susceptible (S) biotypes. The R biotype was not controlled by PRE applications of dithiopyr or prodiamine, but was controlled >92% by PRE applications of pronamide at 0.56 and 1.68 kg ha−1. Mature plants (3- to 5-tiller) of the R biotype absorbed 32% less [14C]pronamide than the S biotype after 72 h in hydroponic culture and accumulated 39% less radioactivity per gram basis of dry shoot mass. The R biotype metabolized [14C]pronamide similar to the S biotype, averaging 16% of the extracted radioactivity. The resistance to POST pronamide applications in the R biotype is associated with reduced absorption and translocation compared with the S biotype.
Centrifuge tests of axially loaded piles in consolidating soil
Authors: Kog Yue Choong
Published: July 2016

Axially loaded piles installed in layered soils where the upper soil layer is still consolidating are subjected to the combined interactive action of axial load and drag load. The shift of the location of the neutral plane as a result of the interaction of the axial load and drag load leads to the possibility that such piles need not account for the negative skin friction in determining the maximum pile force for the pile structural design. The results of a series of centrifuge tests on axially loaded piles in consolidating layered soil are presented so that the effect of negative skin friction on pile settlements and locations of the neutral plane of such piles can be better understood. The criteria regarding whether negative skin friction needs to be accounted for in determining the maximum pile force for the pile structural design are established in the present study based on centrifuge test results and findings reported in the literature.
Urban land use pattern identification using variogram on image
Authors: Barros Daniele Lima , Giannotti Mariana Abrantes , Larocca Ana Paula Camargo , Quintanilha José Alberto
Published: July 2016

The images of high spatial resolution leveraged remote sensing to the forefront of urban environments studies, as they better distinguish the elements that make up this very heterogeneous environment. Geostatistical techniques are increasingly being used in studies of remote sensing. The variogram is an important geostatistical analysis tool, because it allows understanding of the spatial behaviour of a regionalised variable, in this case, the grey levels of a satellite image. This study aims to identify urban residential patterns of three classes of use and occupation of land by the analysis of the parameters, graphics and results of variogram analysis. The hypothesis is that the values corresponding to these parameters represent the standard of each class spectral behaviour, and indicate that there is a pattern in the spatial organisation of each class. IKONOS 2002 images and a previous classification of land use and land cover of sub-basin in the Cabuçu river in São Paulo were used. Samples were taken from each class and the levels of grey in each pixel were used to calculate the variogram. After analysing the results, only the parameter range was considered, as it was observed that it was related with the degree of homogeneity of each sample. The range of values obtained in the calculation of variograms identified with better accuracy ‘multiple dwelling unit’ class rather than ‘regulated dense occupation’ and ‘irregular dense occupation’, which did not yield a good result.
IDENTIFICAÇÃO DOS PRINCIPAIS FATORES DETERMINANTES DO ENVELHECIMENTO ATIVO NA POPULAÇÃO IDOSA DO DISTRITO DE CASTELO BRANCO, PORTUGAL
Authors: Leitão Maia Carlos Manuel , Vicente Castro Florencio , Godinho da Fonseca António Manuel
Published: July 2016

Conciliar a longevidade com uma vida autónoma e independente constitui um importante objetivo ligado ao envelhecimento da população. Isso mesmo foi assumido pela OMS (2002) ao considerar o envelhecimento ativo como o principal objetivo das políticas direcionadas para os idosos. Partindo do conceito de envelhecimento ativo (EA) utilizado pela OMS foi analisada a funcionalidade das pessoas idosas, a sua relação com os determinantes do envelhecimento ativo e construído um modelo de envelhecimento ativo para uma amostra de idosos residentes na comunidade. Métodos: foram entrevistadas 306 pessoas idosas residentes na comunidade, através de um protocolo de avaliação, para analisar os determinantes do envelhecimento ativo. Resultados: o modelo de Envelhecimento Ativo para a população do distrito de Castelo Branco, é constituído por 6 fatores: componente psicológica, saúde subjetiva, relações familiares, funcionalidade, satisfação com os serviços e relações com amigos, explicando 65,9% da variância total: Conclusão: a maioria dos elementos revela um elevado grau de funcionalidade, o que traduz a independência na realização de grande parte das atividades da vida diária. Apresentam maior nível de dependência, em todas as componentes, os indivíduos mais idosos. A principal componente do modelo de envelhecimento ativo é a componente psicológica, explicando 30,9% da variância total.
PORTUGUESE VERSION OF WORKGROUP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE PROFILE – SHORT VERSION (WEIP-S): PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES
Authors: Brito-Costa Sonia , Bem-Haja Pedro , Alberty Alfonso , Gomes Ana , Vicente Castro Florencio , De Almeida Hugo
Published: July 2016

A presente investigação foi dividida em dois estudos e teve como base conceptual o Modelo de Inteligência Emocional de Mayer e Salovey (1997). No primeiro estudo procurou traduzir e adaptarse para a população portuguesa o Workgroup Emotional Intelligence Profile - short version (WEIPS) (Jordan & Lawrence, 2009) e avaliar a sua consistência interna e constância temporal. No segundo estudo, o objetivo foi avaliar a dimensionalidade (como medida aproximada de validade fatorial), a validade de critério, pela comparação concorrente com um instrumento paralelo já validado para Portugal (Trait Meta-Mood Scale - TMMS24 - Queiroz et al. (2005)) e verificar novamente o comportamento da consistência interna. Após o primeiro estudo, o WEIP-S passou a designar-se PIEGT16 (Perfil de Inteligência Emocional do Grupo de Trabalho - 16 itens). A amostra do primeiro estudo foi constituída por 150 participantes e a do segundo estudo por 369 participantes, todos jogadores de futebol. Em relação ao estudo 1, foram obtidos bons valores de consistência interna e foi demonstrada a constância temporal do instrumento, uma vez obtidas correlações significativas entre o teste e o reteste. No que diz respeito ao estudo 2, foi extraída uma solução tetra-fatorial com um agrupamento de itens igual à versão original (Jordan & Lawrence, 2009). Quanto à validade de critério concorrente, embora relativamente baixas, as correlações entre as duas formas assumiram significado estatístico, denotando validade de critério. A consistência interna manteve, neste segundo estudo, valores dentro do recomendado. Os resultados demonstraram que a versão portuguesa do WEIP-S, agora designado por PIEGT16, possui boas características psicométricas.
CAPACIDADE PARA O TRABALHO E FATORES PSICOSSOCIAIS DE SAÚDE MENTAL: UMA AMOSTRA DE PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE PORTUGUESES
Authors: Gomes Ana , Bem-Haja Pedro , Alberty Alfonso , Brito-Costa Sonia , Ruiz Fernández Mª Isabel , Silva Carlos , De Almeida Hugo
Published: July 2016

A capacidade para o trabalho revelou-se um bom preditor de performance laboral. Esta capacidade tem-se mostrado afetada pelos fatores psicossociais no trabalho, nomeadamente os de saúde mental.Objetivo: O presente trabalho propõe-se explorar e identificar as relações existentes entre os fatores psicossociais de saúde e bem-estar no trabalho e a perturbação mental ligeira e os fatores sociodemográficos, assim como determinar quais os fatores psicossociais que afetam a perceção de capacidade para o trabalho dos trabalhadores no setor da saúde.Métodos: Foram aplicados os questionários ICT e COPSOQ (versão média) a uma amostra de 150 profissionais ativos no setor da saúde.Resultados: Os resultados demonstram que as variáveis sociodemográficas sexo e idade são influenciadas pelos fatores psicossociais de saúde e que a capacidade para o trabalho pode ser influenciada pelo sexo e burnout experienciado.Conclusão: Com base no resultado deste e dos vários estudos efetuados até então sobre o tema,  surge a necessidade de os locais de trabalho se debruçarem na criação de um ambiente propício à manutenção da saúde mental e bem-estar dos trabalhadores.
VALORES DE ÉXITO Y EMPRENDIMIENTO
Authors: González Ballester Sergio , Ruiz Fernández Mª Isabel
Published: July 2016

El entorno mundial de crisis económica y financiera en el que nos encontramos desde hace años ha dificultado la incorporación de jóvenes al mercado laboral, si a esto le sumamos el crecimiento de la tasa de paro y las cualificaciones exigidas por las empresas en el primer empleo las opciones de conseguir un puesto de trabajo se vislumbran, a priori, complicadas. Ante estos hechos muchos jóvenes, movidos por la desesperación, terminan buscando una oportunidad de trabajo fuera de nuestras fronteras. Alternativas como el emprendimiento o el autoempleo podrían ser una opción para la juventud de optar al mercado laboral. Ante el paradigma actual de la duda que pueda plantearse cualquier persona joven sobre la idea de emprender o no, el conocer que valores que pueden determinar el éxito de dicho emprendimiento podría ser un vehículo que le facilitase la consecución de los objetivos marcados. El presente trabajo busca conocer que valores han determinado el éxito de personas relevantes en su profesión y cuáles de esos valores coinciden con las características del emprendedor.
LOS ABUELOS Y SU INFLUENCIA EN EL USO DEL TIEMPO LIBRE Y LAS ACTIVIDADES EXTRAESCOLARES DE LOS NIETOS ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Del Barrio Fernández Angela , Gutiérrez Martínez Isabel , Del Barrio José Antonio
Published: July 2016

RESUMEN.Actualmente el rol y las funciones de los abuelos en las familias y en sus relaciones con sus nietos han experimentado un gran cambio. Los valores, formas de vida y de comunicarnos provocan una brecha intergeneracional de difícil alcance. En el presente estudio, y siguiendo la línea de otros artículos del mismo grupo de investigación, se ha querido poner de manifiesto la influencia de los abuelos en los nietos en aspectos como el tiempo libre y a diferentes actividades extraescolares.ABSTRACT.Nowadays, the role grandparents have in the family and especially the relationship they have with their grandchildren have suffered deep changes. Values, lifestyles and means of communication cause a digital divide between them. The present study exposes how grandparents influence their grandchildren in aspects such as free time and extracurricular activities and it follows the line of work of the research team.
COMPETENCIAS SOCIOEMOCIONALES Y BULLYING EN ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Carmona Silva de Almeida Guerreiro Regina da Nazaré , Ruiz Fernández Mª Isabel
Published: July 2016

RESUMEN.A presente pesquisa recaiu sobre um subtipo de violência, o bullying, durante a adolescência. Interessa explorarmos a análise deste tipo de comportamentos para promovermos medidas de intervenção e prevenção. O modo como este ocorre em contexto escolar e as consequências nocivas para o bem-estar físico e psicológico dos alunos é uma presente preocupação. Procurou-se investigar o impacto e a qualidade da implementação de um programa de aprendizagem socioemocional “Bullying na minha escola, NÃO!!!”. Para esse efeito foi utilizada a Escala de Vitimação e Agressão Escolar (Marques da Cunha, 2008) para a avaliação das Aptidões Sociais o Questionário de Aptidões Sociais - SSRS (Pedro, 2005). Os resultados do estudo empírico longitudinal evidenciaram a eficácia da implementação do programa na promoção de todas as competências socioemocionais em estudo – assertividade, empatia, cooperação e autocontrolo. Não se revelou um impacto significativo na redução do comportamento, somente um aumento significativo da sinalização destes comportamentos.ABSTRACT.The research focused on a subtype of violence the bullying, during adolescence. It mattered to explore the analysis of this type of behaviour to promote interventioning and preventive measures. The way it occurs in schooling context and its damaging consequences for psychological and physical well-being is of outmost interest. The aim was to investigate the impact and the quality of the implementation of a socio emotinal learning program “Bullying in my school, NO!!”. For that purpose it was applicated the Victimization Scale and Aggression in School (Marques da Cunha, 2008) and the SSRS - Social Skills Rating System for its evaluation (Pedro, 2005). The longitudinal empirical study outcomes demonstrated the effectiveness of the implementation of the program in the promotion of all socio emotional skills in the study - assertiveness, empathy, cooperation and selfcontrol. It has also shown there was no significant impact on the decrease of the mentioned behaviour, only a meaningfull increase on the observation of it.
Identificando Características Latentes de Escolas Públicas de Ensino Médio Mineiras
Authors: Ambrósio Geanderson Eduardo , Pinto Talita Priscila , De Lima João Eustáquio
Published: July 2016

As características intrínsecas às escolas se correlacionam diretamente com a qualidade do capital humano por elas formado, o que torna o
estudo destas propriedades parte fundamental no processo de universalização do ensino básico no Brasil. Na presente pesquisa, quatorze variáveis de 2177 escolas de ensino médio de Minas Gerais foram submetidas à técnica de Análise Fatorial Exploratória, o que permitiu a extração de quatro fatores (variáveis latentes) que as caracterizaram. O primeiro fator agregou características de dimensão física, o segundo e quarto fatores agregaram características infraestruturais, enquanto o terceiro fator agrupou variáveis relativas à qualificação do corpo docente e discente. A composição fatorial, analisada segundo localização da escola em espaço rural ou urbano, revelou que escolas rurais estão muito aquém quanto à infraestrutura básica, como esgotamento, coleta de lixo e fornecimento de água por rede pública. Por outro lado, observa-se menores discrepâncias quanto às autarquias municipal e estadual. Escolas municipais são maiores e têm melhor capacitação do capital humano, enquanto as estaduais são mais qualificadas estruturalmente.
As Possibilidades e Contribuições do Hipertexto no Ensino e Aprendizagem
Authors: Ellwein Selma Alice Ferreira , Kfouri Samira Fayes
Published: July 2016

O presente artigo apresenta a ideia de que as novas tecnologias da informação e da comunicação - TIC podem contribuir para a aquisição de
conhecimentos na área do ensino. Assim o artigo teve como objetivo verificar o uso das novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação no
dia a dia da educação, mais especificamente a introdução e utilização do hipertexto como ferramenta de ensino e aprendizagem. Para isso
foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico no portal de periódicos da Capes buscando textos que tratam do uso das TIC como ferramenta
de ensino e aprendizagem. Conclui-se que novas tecnologias podem ser uma grande aliada dos professores, especialmente tratando-se do
hipertexto, porém faz-se necessário que esses professores mantenham-se em constante aperfeiçoamento profissional.
Os Impactos do Projeto Jovem de Futuro no Processo de Ensino-Aprendizagem na Ótica da Gestão Escolar
Authors: Moraes Maria Erlândia , Silva Napiê Galvê Aráujo
Published: July 2016

Gestão Escolar nos dias atuais constitui-se um tema de grande relevância para a qualificação da ação educativa no âmbito da escola,
especialmente, das escolas públicas que historicamente têm sido cenário de diversos programas e projetos que adentram esse espaço na
tentativa de transformá-lo, e que muitas vezes, devido à descontinuidade das políticas educacionais públicas deixam em seus atores um misto de frustração e esperança de que dias melhores virão para a excelência do fazer pedagógico. Este trabalho objetiva tratar desse tema na vertente histórica e de qualidade da ação gerencial das escolas, há pouco extensiva ao gestor de sala de aula que tem papel primordial nessa evolução conceitual e no âmbito da gestão escolar por resultados. A metodologia utilizada para este estudo foi a consulta a documentos oficiais e resultados de aprendizagem obtidos pela EEM São Francisco da Cruz nos anos de 2012 a 2014, período de execução do Projeto Jovem de Futuro/Programa Ensino Médio Inovador, e observação direta da realidade associada à aplicação de questionários aos segmentos que compõem a escola: comunidade, pais, alunos, funcionários, professores e gestores. Deste estudo, pode-se chegar a conclusões importantes para o aperfeiçoamento e prática da gestão escolar, como o desenvolvimento de uma gestão democrática e participativa, com o exercício constante de relações de autoridade horizontais e responsabilização de todos na diversificação das parcerias existentes para atingir o foco da ação educativa: a aprendizagem dos alunos.
Brinquedotecas Hospitalares: Parâmetros de Avaliação
Authors: Lima Mayara Barbosa Sindeaux , De Oliveira Vera Barros , Magalhães Celina Maria Colino
Published: July 2016

A brinquedoteca hospitalar é garantida pela Lei nº 11.104/05. Entretanto, verifica-se a existência de poucos parâmetros consolidados para avaliar esses espaços. O presente estudo objetivou verificar a autoavaliação dos técnicos das brinquedotecas hospitalares em Belém do Pará com base em indicadores de qualidade. Método: quatro hospitais que possuem este serviço participaram da pesquisa, dez técnicos foram entrevistados e responderam a Escala Autoavaliativa de Índices de Qualidade (EAIQ). Dentre os principais resultados encontrados estão: a) carência de registro documental acerca do histórico e funcionamento dos espaços; b) avaliação favorável da equipe, particularmente em três instituições; c) os participantes avaliaram que suas brinquedotecas promovem o brincar livre; d) o ambiente e o acervo lúdico obtiveram avaliações discrepantes entre as brinquedotecas; e) quanto às categorias de análise da EAIQ, considera-se que elas permitiram organizar as afirmativas que compõem o instrumento de forma congruente. Sugere-se, contudo, a inclusão de alguns aspectos. Concluiu-se que a análise qualitativa dos dados obtidos por meio da EAIQ mostrou-se apropriada para investigação de indicadores de qualidade. Além disso, o estudo permitiu traçar um perfil das brinquedotecas hospitalares com base na perspectiva de seus técnicos e ressaltou a pertinência de se discutir a elaboração de parâmetros de avaliação desses espaços.
Educação Permanente em Saúde: a Problemática da Doação de Órgãos
Authors: De Aguiar Fernando , Moreira Janine
Published: July 2016

O presente artigo apresenta uma reflexão sobre educação permanente em saúde, a fim de pensá-la como instrumento capaz de transformar a
prática do profissional da saúde inserido no processo de doação de órgãos.Seu objetivo geral foi “identificar como se caracteriza a educação permanente dos profissionais de saúde dentro da política de doação de órgãos, segundo a perspectiva da educação libertadora”. Foi uma pesquisa exploratória, qualitativa e empírica, realizada com 14 profissionais de saúde que fizeram o Curso de Formação de Coordenadores Hospitalares de Transplantes, no ano de 2011 em Lages/SC, e cinco instrutores do curso. Foi estudada uma prática de educação permanente no contexto da doação e transplante de órgãos, tendo como referencial teórico o pensamento pedagógico de Paulo Freire.Os resultados apontam para a dificuldade em se estabelecerem práticas educativas no contexto de educação permanente em saúde de orientação conscientizadora, ainda que esteja presente o cuidado em se discutir os temas específicos em sua concretude. Levando-se em conta a questão específica da temática de doação e transplante de órgãos, que exige cuidados em sua abordagem, os resultados indicam que há um árduo trabalho a ser desenvolvido junto aos profissionais e familiares de doadores.
Química Qualitativa: um Olhar sobre a Mediação utilizando Recursos Digitais
Authors: Gomes Maria Das Graças , Theophilo Paulo Henrique Medeiros
Published: July 2016

Este trabalho mostra os resultados de uma pesquisa que tem por objetivo procurar novas formas didáticas de apresentar os conteúdos da
disciplina Química Analítica Qualitativa, oferecida nos cursos de Licenciatura em Química, nas categorias presenciais e semipresenciais,
da Universidade Federal do Ceará. Numa primeira fase, os estudos concentraram-se na confecção de um material que servisse de suporte
às aulas presenciais e de consulta para as aulas a distância. Promoveu-se a confecção de vídeos com as técnicas de análise, diapositivos que
facilitam a apresentação do conteúdo dessa disciplina e contextualizam a mesma dentro dos parâmetros multimidiáticos referentes às novas
formas de uso da tecnologia de informação e comunicação. O material elaborado não tem a pretensão de substituir o trabalho do professor
ou mesmo substituir livros didáticos, mas sim de conseguir facilitar a compreensão do estudante, fazendo com que o conteúdo da disciplina
seja mais rapidamente apropriado. Isso porque os alunos, ao chegarem no laboratório, já estariam então familiarizados com a infraestrutura e
procedimentos apresentados em vídeos, fotos e dispositivos. Com esta metodologia, foi possível detectar maior desenvoltura das turmas logo
nas primeiras aulas. Com essa maior adequação do conteúdo disciplinar aos recursos disponíveis para melhoria do processo pedagógico, é
possível utilizar esse material em cursos universitários a distância.
(+)-Spectaline, a Piperidine Alkaloid from Senna spectabilis DC. Effective in Reducing the In Vitro Infection of Leishmania major
Authors: Amat Sain Amyra , Amanah Azimah , Zahari Zuriati , Mohd Salim Roshan Jahn , Mansor Sharif Mahsufi , Adenan Mohd Ilham
Published: July 2016

Senna spectabilisis known to have antimicrobial, laxative, antiulcerogenic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties in folk medicine. Piperidine alkaloids extracted from various parts of this plant have been shown to have anticonvulsant (iso-6-spectaline), antinociceptive [(-)-spectaline] and lipid peroxidation [(+)-3-O-feruloylcassine, (-)-spectaline and (-)-3-O-acetylspectaline] activities. In our study, the ethyl acetate extract fromS. spectabilisexhibited antileishmanial activity via intracellular promastigote assay or leishmanicidal assay and was further fractionated by using bioassay-guided isolation approach. The antiprotozoal principle was isolated from the ethyl acetate portion through solvent fractionation and a few series of chromatographic processes. The isolated active compound 1 was identified as (+)-spectaline on the basis of its spectral analysis (MS, 1D & 2D NMR) with EC50value of 0.063 ± 0.005 µM for antileishmanial activity and selectivity index of 3.76.