bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of health behaviour change intervention on indoor air pollution indicators in the rural North West Province, South Africa
Authors: Barnes Brendon , Mathee Angela , Thomas Elizabeth
Published: June 2019

Indoor air pollution has been associated with a number of health outcomes including child lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Behavi-oural change has been promoted as a potential intervention strategy but very little evidence exists of the impact of such strategies on actual indoor air pollution indicators particularly in poor rural contexts. The aim of this study was to evaluate a community counselling intervention on stationary levels of PM10 and carbon monoxide (CO) as well as CO measured on children younger than five. Using a quasi-experimental design, baseline data was collected in an intervention (n=36) and a control (n=38) community; the intervention was implemented in the intervention community only; and follow-up data was collected one year later amongst the same households. Despite the fact that indoor air pollution was reduced in both communities, the intervention group performed significantly better than the control group when stratified by burning location. The net median reductions associated with the intervention were: PM10=57%, CO=31% and CO (child)=33% amongst households that burned indoor fires. The study provides tentative evidence that a health behaviour change is associated with reductions in child indoor air pollution exposure. The intervention is relatively inexpensive and easy to replicate. However, more powerful epidemiological studies are needed to determine the impact on health outcomes.
SAURAN: A new resource for solar radiometric data in Southern Africa
Authors: Brooks Michael J , Du Clou Sven , Van Niekerk Wikus L. , Gauché Paul , Leonard Corli , Mouzouris Michael J. , Meyer Riaan , Van der Westhuizen Nic , Van Dyk Ernest E. , Vorster Frederik J.
Published: June 2019

A new resource for sun strength data in Southern Africa has been established with the commissioning of a regional network of solar monitoring stations. The Southern African Universities Radiometric Network (SAURAN) is an initiative of Stellenbosch University and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), and consists of an initial set of ten ground stations equipped with secondary standard thermopile radiometers. SAURAN’s aim is to provide a long-term record of sun strength in a region that shows excellent potential for the deployment of solar energy technologies. Instruments measuring direct normal irradiance (DNI), diffuse horizontal irradiance (DHI) and global horizontal irradiance (GHI) feed time-averaged data over 1-minute, hourly and daily intervals to a central archive from where they are accessible to the public via a website interface. Meteorological data is also provided by most of the stations. This paper gives a brief background to the SAURAN project and describes the network’s operation, coverage and future expansion. Examples of solar energy irradiance plots are also provided to illustrate the information available from the SAURAN database.
Identification and characterisation of performance limiting defects and cell mismatch in photovoltaic modules
Authors: Crozier Jacqui L. , Van Dyk Ernest E. , Vorster Frederick J.
Published: June 2019

The performance and longevity of photovoltaic (PV) modules can be severely limited by cell mismatch occurring when a solar cell in a series-connected string produces a lower current than the other cells in that string. The current output of the entire string is limited by the weakest cell in the string so shading or damage to a single cell in a module can affect the entire module’s current output. Electrolumin-escence (EL) occurs when a positive current and voltage are applied to a solar cell and is used to identify damage and defects in the cell. In this study, the cell mismatch in three single crystalline silicon modules was investigated using EL and current-voltage (I-V) characterisation techniques. Two modules have a white discolouration that affects the majority of the cells in the module and also have signs of mechanical damage, while the third module acts as a reference as it has no discolouration and appears undamaged. The EL signal intensity is related to cell performance and identifies material defects, bad contacts and broken cells. Cell mismatch in a module results in a decrease in the performance parameters obtained from the I-V characteristic curve of the module. The I-V curves indicate the presence of current mismatch in the degraded modules, which is supported by the EL images of these modules. The use of EL images, in conjunction with the I-V curves, allows the degradation in the modules to be characterised.
Direct Primary Care in 2015
Authors: Rowe Kyle , Rowe Whitney , Umbehr Josh , Dong Frank , Ablah Elizabeth
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Direct primary care (DPC), a fee for membershiptype of practice, is an evolving innovative primary caredelivery model. Little is known about current membershipfees, insurance billing status, physician training, and patientpanel size in DPC practices. This study aimed to obtain currentdata for these variables, as well as additional demographicand financial indicators, and relate the findings to the HealthyPeople 2020 goals. It was predicted that DPC practices would(1) submit fewer claims to insurance, (2) have decreased membershipfees, (3) be primarily family medicine trained, and(4) have increased the projected patient panel size since 2005.

Methods. An electronic survey was sent to DPC practices(n = 65) requesting location, membership fees, projectedpatient panel size, insurance billing status, training,and other demographic and financial indicators. Datawere aggregated, reported anonymously, and compared totwo prior characterizations of DPC practices done in 2005.

Results. Thirty-eight of 65 (59%) practices responded to the2015 survey. The majority of respondents (84%) reported usingan EMR, offering physician email access (82%), 24-hour access(76%), same day appointments (92%), and wholesale labs (74%).Few respondents offered inpatient care (16%), obstetrics (3%),or financial/insurance consultant services. Eighty-eight percent(88%) of practices reported annual individual adult membershiprates between $500 and $1,499, decreased from 2005 where81% reported greater than a $1,500 annual fee. The proportion ofpractices who submit bills to insurance decreased from 75% in2005 to 11% in 2015. Fifty-six percent (56%) of practices reportedprojected patient panel size to be greater than 600, increasedfrom 40% in 2005. Family medicine physicians represented 87%of respondents, markedly different from 2005 when 62 - 77% ofDPC respondents were general internal medicine physicians.

Conclusions. Most DPC practices no longer submit to insuranceand are family medicine trained. Comparedwith the previous sampling, DPC practices report decreasedmembership fees and increased projected panelsize. These trends may signify the DPC movement’sgrowth in application and scope. KS J Med 2017;10(1):3-6.
Validation of Different Combination of Three Reversing Half-Hitches Alternating Posts (RHAPs) Effects on Arthroscopic Knot Integrity
Authors: Chong Alexander CM. , Prohaska Daniel J. , Bye Brian P.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. With arthroscopic techniques being used, the importanceof knot tying has been examined. Previous literaturehas examined the use of reversing half-hitches on alternatingposts (RHAPs) on knot security. Separately, there has been researchregarding different suture materials commonly used inthe operating room. The specific aim of this study was to validatethe effect of different stacked half-hitch configuration anddifferent braided suture materials on arthroscopic knot integrity.

Methods. Three different suture materials tied withfive different RHAPs in arthroscopic knots were compared.A single load-to-failure test was performed andthe mean ultimate clinical failure load was obtained.

Results. Significant knot holding strength improvement wasfound when one half-hitch was reversed as compared to baselineknot. When two of the half-hitches were reversed, therewas a greater improvement with all knots having a mean ultimateclinical failure load greater than 150 newtons (N). Comparisonof the suture materials demonstrated a higher meanultimate clinical failure load when Force Fiber® was used andat least one half-hitch was reversed. Knots tied with eitherForce Fiber® or Orthocord® showed 0% chance of knot slippagewhile knots tied with FiberWire® or braided fishing linehad about 10 and 30% knot slippage chances, respectively.

Conclusion. A significant effect was observed in regards to bothstacked half-hitch configuration and suture materials used onknot loop and knot security. Caution should be used with tyingthree RHAPs in arthroscopic surgery, particularly witha standard knot pusher and arthroscopic cannulas. The findingsof this study indicated the importance of three RHAPsin performing arthroscopic knot tying and provided evidenceregarding discrepancies of maximum clinical failure loads observedbetween orthopaedic surgeons, thereby leading to bettersurgical outcomes in the future. KS J Med 2017;10(2):35-39.
To the Issue of Robust Automatic Control Systems
Authors: Sukhinin B. V. , Surkov V. V.
Published: June 2019

This work is proposed to continue the discussion of the problems, theoretical foundations and practical features of the construction and synthesis of robust control systems with high gain, allowing us to control multidimensional nonlinear dynamic objects of high dimensional with functional uncertainties. If problems could not be solved at the level where they appeared, it is necessary to rise the level of understanding of the laws of nature, or in the words of master Lui-Shi Chun Qiu (China, 3rd century BC): "The boy of five chi growth leads the bull by the bridle and the bull obeys him in everything. This is because the person in this case follows naturalness" (the laws of nature). The judo philosophy ("soft way") is based on the principles of using the power and energy of the opponent to achieve victory. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate the theoretical aspects and practical features of the methods of synthesis of optimal control systems by the criterion of maximum reproduction accuracy using the example of robust systems, which allow to control dynamic objects with functional uncertainties, including unstable objects, no minimal-phase objects, neutral objects and objects with differentiation properties. The simplicity (at the level of the engineer) and universality, mathematical rigor and physical validity of this approach is based on the judo philosophy: suppressing the dynamics of a functionally uncertain object and external disturbances by the infinitely large gain with the finite control signal and at the same time maintaining sustainability. Theoretically exhaustive solution of the problem of robust control is given by the idea of constructing systems that are stable with an unlimited increase of the gain coefficient. The sustainability properties are valid for optimal systems that were synthesized using quadratic quality functionals that do not explicitly depend on the control signal, and using a restriction on the control signal. It is significant that in contrast to continuous systems with un-measurable disturbances and not well known control object (in which the conditions of invariance imply the use of infinitely large gain), in relay (discontinuous) systems the equivalent effect is achieved with the help of finite control signal. A nice bonus is the highest accuracy which leads to mathematically zero error of regulation, thus all error coefficients (of position, speed, acceleration, acceleration derivative, etc.) is also equal to zero in the presence of external and internal interferences. In fact, the optimal accuracy control system is equivalent to a system with astatism of the n-th order: the regulator contains n serial connected integrators.
Aid Targeting to Fragile and Conflict-Affected States and Implications for Aid Effectiveness
Authors: Samy Yiagadeesen , Carment David
Published: June 2019

While significant amounts of foreign aid have been allocated to the group of so-called fragile and conflict-affected states in recent years, it is not clear whether that aid is targeted to where it is most needed. This article extends recent work by Carment and Samy (2017, in press), and focuses on aid targeting in fragile states by using the Country Indicators for Foreign Policy fragility index together with sectoral aid flows from the OECD Creditor Reporting System. Specifically, it considers six country-cases from a three-fold typology of states and evaluates the performance of these countries in terms of their fragility relative to the types of aid that they have received. The article argues that aid is poorly targeted in fragile states and by considering the sectoral allocation of aid it also contributes indirectly to the related issue of aid effectiveness.
El fenómeno del partido pirata en Alemania: estudio de la campaña de las últimas elecciones parlamentarias celebradas en Berlín el 18 de Septiembre de 2011
Authors: Corbacho Valencia Juan Manuel , Dafonte Gómez Alberto , Pérez Seoane Jesús
Published: June 2019

En las pasadas elecciones al parlamento de Berlín el Partido Pirata alcanzó un 8,9% de los votos lo que supone la cifra de 15 escaños en su primer intento. En este trabajo pretendemos analizar la campaña realizada para identificar las claves del éxito sin precedentes de un partido que sigue pisando fuerte en el panorama político alemán. Con este fin hemos acudido a las fuentes primarias para recabar los materiales necesarios junto con una inmersión en los medios de comunicación alemanes que se hicieron eco de los movimientos de este partido antes, durante y después de la campaña. Se trata de un trabajo analítico-descriptivo de las herramientas y estrategias utilizadas por una formación casi única no sólo en el espectro político alemán, sino que está empezando a irrumpir en otros países europeos, entre ellos España.
Prevención y tratamiento de lesiones lumbares con herramientas físico-médicas. Una revisión sistemática
Authors: González Valero Gabriel , Ubago Jiménez José Luis , Castro Sánchez Manuel , García Martínez Inmaculada , Sánchez Zafra María
Published: June 2019

Los dolores a nivel lumbar son uno de los problemas que más afecta a la población de forma esporádica o permanente a lo largo de la vida, cuyas causas principales están relacionadas con posturas corporales incorrectas, ejercicios de impacto y rotación superior, lo cual ocasiona un deterioro del disco intervertebral. Este estudio de revisión sistemática tiene como objetivo conocer las diversas prevenciones y tratamientos para mejorar las hernias lumbosacras. Se ha utilizado como principal base de datos la Web of Science (WOS), en la que se han empleado como descriptores claves “Herniated Disc”, “Disc herniation” y “Treatment” para el área de investigación “Sport Sciences”.  Tras la aplicación de los criterios de inclusión  y codificación, el cuerpo base de esta investigación se redujo a 15 estudios. Los datos revelan que la preocupación por la temática ha ido evolucionando en sus tratamientos, pasando de la cirugía a utilizar ejercicios terapéuticos, dado los beneficios y ventajas que reportan.
Microgénesis de causalidad, experiencia en Boyacá. Una mirada desde los referentes teóricos.
Authors: Pava-Guerrero Marien Lucía
Published: June 2019

El presente artículo muestra los resultados relacionados con la reflexión teórica sobre la microgénesis, como acción que permita comprobar cómo  forma las estructuras cognitivas  la inteligencia, y  si  las  manifestaciones  semióticas de los individuos son  una demostración concreta, de nacimiento  del pensamiento. La  investigación en curso titulada,  “Microgénesis de la causalidad biológica en los niños de 12 años: zona centro de Boyacá”. Metodología  de investigación    cualitativa, que implementó la observación con el video y el diario de campo como técnicas de recolección de información. El estudio permitió concluir que la microgénesis como metodología presenta ventajas en su aplicación; Inicialmente los cambios que manifiestan los niños, se pueden observar directamente mientras suceden, entre estos sus comportamientos, sensaciones,gestos, símbolos, expresiones y percepciones,en conjunto llamados observables.Por está razón, al  permitir su aprehensión, se pueden estudiar secuencias, variaciones,comportamientos, y periodicidad manifiesta para estandarizar patrones y  determinar si  contribuyen a la  formación de pensamiento de causalidad.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DOS CLÁSSICOS NA FORMAÇÃO DE PESQUISADORES: UM DIÁLOGO CONTEMPORÂNEO COM A TRADIÇÃO
Authors: Rizzi Luciana Maria Schmidt , Rossetto Miguel Da Silva , Cezar Luciana Oltramari
Published: June 2019

O presente ensaio enfatiza a importância dorigor e da qualidade nas pesquisas em educação ao fomentar questionamentos relevantes na construção da pesquisa e da formação do pesquisador. O eixo nuclear desta proposição está no papel que os textos clássicos assumem tanto para a leitura interpretativa quanto para a elaboração textual, servindo, assim, como ponto de partida para o diálogo produtivo entre as problemáticas contemporâneas da formação humana e a tradição intelectual.O ensaio pretende mostrar, também, o papel fundamental da hermenêutica como mediadora entre o texto, o pesquisador e a produção textual, enquanto metodologia promotora de intenso exercício de si sobre si. A presente pesquisa tem caráter bibliográfico, de cunho hermenêutico.
Uso de ferramentas digitais de criação de narrativas na formação docente
Authors: Gregolin Maíra Valencise , Camargo Evani Andreatta Amaral
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo tem como finalidade apresentar reflexões quanto ao uso de tecnologias digitais em ambientes educacionais, em que há alunos em processo de inclusão, com o olhar direcionado à formação docente. Nessa investigação, procuramos compreender como os docentes se apropriam das tecnologias em seus contextos de aula, em suas práticas pedagógicas no cotidiano, de maneira que nos forneça bases norteadoras para a formação docente quanto ao uso de ferramentas de criação de narrativas digitais. Levantamos questões que orientaram nossa reflexão, procurando entender de que maneira o uso dessas ferramentas possibilitaria ao professor elaborar estratégias que favoreçam a inclusão. Ao conduzir as práticas pedagógicas, procuramos compreender como essas ferramentas poderiam servir de suporte ao professor. A fundamentação teórica resgata importantes autores dos temas que permeiam a pesquisa. A ecologia das mídias, escola do pensamento científico que permitem essa reflexão, tem se destacado pela ênfase no estudo do impacto cultural das tecnologias e dos meios de comunicação nas sociedades, por uma perspectiva histórica dos meios. Olhamos os dados sob a perspectiva histórico-cultural, em que a análise é interpretativa, instaurada em um contexto sócio-histórico. Utilizamos a metodologia qualitativa de pesquisa tendo como instrumentos de coleta as notas de campo, o grupo focal e entrevistas. Conduzimos intervenções com uso dos aplicativos Toontastic e Educreations. Procuramos identificar as principais dificuldades observadas pelos professores, suas reflexões quanto às suas práticas e possibilidades de transformação. Os resultados obtidos até o momento são encorajadores, indicando que as ferramentas digitais, como Educreations e Toontastic enquanto instrumento de acessibilidade e inclusão, podem auxiliar o professor favorecendo a comunicação e socialização entre os aprendizes. Como impacto direto da experiências conduzidas, identificamos que as professoras sentiram-se seguras e motivadas em modificar suas práticas e experimentar novas formas de ensinar.
INTEGRAÇÃO DE MÍDIAS DIGITAIS NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: EXPERIÊNCIAS COM A LEITURA PROTOCOLADA
Authors: Gonçalves Leila Laís , Giacomazzo Graziela Fatima
Published: June 2019

Este artigo apresenta as reflexões sobre o desenvolvimento e aplicação de uma ferramenta interativa para suporte ao processo de leitura protocolada e indicativos sobre as potencialidades do uso de mídias digitais como recurso educacional. O estudo é resultado das atividades elaboradas e realizadas no âmbito de um projeto de extensão. Para tanto, apresentam-se os conceitos de Leitura protocolada, inferências e mídia digital. Situa-se metodologicamente como pesquisa-ação no contexto do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola municipal. Os desafios a serem superados para a integração e a produção das mídias digitais no ensino ainda são muitos. Parte deles se relacionam com o reduzido conhecimento tecnológico dos professores e a falta de uma cultura digital para o uso pedagógico dos recursos. Para isso, faz-se necessário ampliar a formação de professores e o desenvolvimento de estratégias para a inserção das mídias digitais nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem.
Doença de alzheimer: aspectos fisiopatológicos, qualidade de vida, estrategias terapêuticas da fisioterapia e biomedicina.
Authors: Bitencourt Eduarda Machado , Kuerten Claudia Marlaine Xavier , Budny Josiane , Tuon Talita
Published: June 2019

Com aumento da expectativa de vida os indivíduos vem alcançando idade mais avançada e desenvolvendo doenças neurodegenerativas como a doença de Alzheimer. Uma doença que leva danos cognitivos, proprioceptivas e a demência. Se apresenta em três estágios: Estagio 1: No  inicio da doença com problemas moderados de memória como esquecimento; Estagio 2: o indivíduos necessita de cuidados ocorre perda da funcionalidade, temporalidade e esquecimentos, perda de memória recentes, a interpretação dos estímulos é prejudicada. Não consegue mais realizar suas atividades diárias sozinho. Estagio 3: perda quase completa da capacidades cognitiva, completa dependência de um cuidador. Métodos Foram realizadas buscas sistematizadas em bases de dados eletrônicas (Scielo, Pubmed, Google Acadêmico). Resultados e conclusão: Os estudos analisados sugerem a eficácia da Fisioterapia, na melhora da função motora, para manter o equilíbrio, a força e a cognição em pacientes com DA. Além disso, exercício está associado com menor prevalência e incidência de demência (32%), bem como de declínio cognitivo. a Biomedicina é muito importante para auxiliar nas áreas que envolvam avaliações da qualidade de vida deste paciente, criar estratégias educativas, de prevenção, promoção e intervenção na busca de uma velhice bem-sucedida junto aos familiares e cuidadores.
Thrombolytic Therapy in the Acute Period of Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats
Authors: Hannabuss Joshua Billy
Published: June 2019

PICO question

Of cats that present with aortic thromboembolism, do patients that receive thrombolytic therapy in the acute phase have improved survival as compared to those who do not?
Clinical bottom line

Based on the current available evidence, the use of thrombolytic therapy in the acute phase of aortic thromboembolism (ATE) does not appear to improve survival when compared to conventional supportive therapy. Frequently reported adverse side effects further questions its merits, and large scale controlled clinical trials would be required to further evaluate any benefit in the use of this therapy.

  
Percepción de estudiantes universitarios sobre la historia natural del ser humano: Un estudio de caso
Authors: Aponte Héctor , Barona Daniel , Apeño-Arias Antony Javier , Hernando-Blotte Angela-Stefany
Published: June 2019

La percepción que tienen los estudiantes universitarios sobre la evolución del ser humano juega un rol crucial en el entendimiento de nuestra historia natural. En el presente estudio se evaluó, mediante una encuesta oral, la percepción de estudiantes universitarios sobre algunos aspectos de nuestra historia natural (665 estudiantes de una universidad privada de Lima Metropolitana, tanto en las carreras de ciencias como en las de humanidades). Los resultados obtenidos indican que un 50% de la población encuestada considera que un dios no tuvo parte en el proceso evolutivo, lo que refleja una postura acorde con la evolución no teísta, es decir, una postura netamente evolucionista materialista; porcentajes menores aceptaron que el ser humano no proviene de otras especies animales (20%) o que vivimos al mismo tiempo que los dinosaurios (23%). No se hallaron diferencias entre los estudiantes de ciencias y de humanidades (p>.05), lo que indica que lo encontrado en el presente estudio es, muy probablemente, reflejo de la educación infantil y escolar. Los resultados deberán ser tomados en cuenta para la elaboración de currículos a nivel primario, secundario y universitario, de manera que se puedan incluir contenidos que refuercen las concepciones científicas de nuestra historia natural.
Diferencias Cualitativas entre Formación Investigativa e Investigación Formativa de Estudiantes Universitarios
Authors: Barrios González Erika Egleontina , Delgado Sánchez Ulises , Hernández Padilla Eduardo
Published: June 2019

Tradicionalmente la formación en investigación en las universidades había sido transmitida de manera teórica (formación investigativa, FI), sin embargo, la naturaleza de estos conocimientos se beneficia de un enfoque más práctico (investigación formativa, IF). El objetivo fue comparar las diferencias cualitativas entre estos dos tipos de enfoque para la formación en el proceso de investigación. Se formaron cuatro grupos focales: 2 FI y 2 IF. Para el guion se eligieron 16 categorías que correspondían con el proceso de investigación cuantitativa. En total participaron 30 alumnos de la carrera de Psicología. Se encontró que existen diferencias conceptuales significativas con respecto al proceso de investigación. Los estudiantes IF tienden a tener mayor claridad en los conceptos, considerar más aspectos éticos y desarrollar una identidad como investigadores. Prefieren las investigaciones cualitativas debido a las dificultades que tienen con la estadística. En ambos existe una visión lineal del proceso de investigación y el dinamismo que genera cambios lo perciben como un problema. En conclusión, los estudiantes IF adquieren una visión general del proceso que se va perfeccionando con la experiencia, además de contribuir a una visión ética y a adquirir una identidad como investigadores, lo que muestra ventajas sobre el otro tipo de formación.
Percepción del Profesorado sobre una Experiencia Multidisciplinar: Arte y Ciencias en un Grado de Educación
Authors: Folch Carmina , Capdevila Reina , Prat Montserrat
Published: June 2019

El presente artículo presenta una experiencia llevada a cabo por el profesorado del tercer curso del grado de Educación Infantil de la Universidad Ramon Llull de Barcelona (España). Una propuesta de intervención multidisciplinar, en la que se unen dos módulos: uno de arte (educación musical, corporal, visual y plástica) y otro de ciencias (matemáticas, y ciencias experimentales y sociales). La intervención parte de una idea generadora –el libro Alicia en el País de las Maravillas– que permite establecer conexiones entre los contenidos de los módulos, conlleva experiencias de codocencia, trabajos multidisciplinarios y evaluación compartida. El objetivo del estudio es conocer la percepción del profesorado participante sobre los cambios en los componentes didácticos que comporta la experiencia. Para la recogida de datos se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas en tres momentos del proceso y un grupo de discusión al final. El análisis de datos muestra que la experiencia ha sido rica en cuanto a la propuesta multidisciplinar, la docencia compartida y el crecimiento de la competencia creativa, el trabajo cooperativo y la capacidad de liderazgo de los estudiantes. Las debilidades se centran en la evaluación y en las dificultades para disponer de tiempo y espacios adecuados para preparar e implementar la propuesta.
¿Cómo puede el portafolios del alumnado ayudar a mejorar las prácticas docentes?
Authors: Orbea-Aizpitarte Goretti , Cruz-Iglesias Esther , Rekalde-Rodríguez Itziar
Published: June 2019

La finalidad de este trabajo fue indagar en los aspectos que el alumnado universitario destaca como significativos del equipo docente recogidos en los portafolios para que, a la luz de esta exploración, el equipo reflexione sobre sus prácticas docentes y plantee propuestas de mejora y cambio. Se plantea como una investigación cualitativa donde el caso lo constituye el análisis de los portafolios del alumnado de la asignatura de Gestión de proyectos específicos del Módulo de Interculturalidad (Minorkult). La herramienta objeto de estudio, y estrategia principal de generación de datos, ha sido el portafolios del alumnado y, el procedimiento analítico ha consistido en un análisis hermenéutico de contenido temático. Como resultados se destacan que, al apostar por el portafolios, el equipo docente ha potenciado la voz y visibilidad del alumnado así como su autonomía en el proceso de aprendizaje, y ha generado procesos reflexivos en el seno del equipo docente al objeto de mejorar su práctica docente.
Educação, psicodrama e inclusão
Authors: Lima Norma Silva Trindade de
Published: June 2019

O texto apresenta reflexões decorrentes de estudos e intervenções rea-lizadas em contextos educacionais, seja de educação formal, não formale sociocomunitária, valendo-se de uma metodologia sociopsicodramá-tica, popularmente conhecida como Psicodrama, alinhada a uma visãoeducacional de abertura às diferenças, compreendida como inclusão.Num primeiro momento, discute-se o entendimento acerca de inclusão,devido à polissemia que a discussão acadêmica consagra acerca destepropósito; em seguida, a metodologia sociopsicodramática pertinente àperspectiva inclusiva, engendrando uma possível práxis educacional deabertura à diferença e à multiplicação de sentidos e significados.
Educação infantil: a ideologia por trás da história
Authors: Moriggi Karen Roberta
Published: June 2019

Procuramos fazer uma reconstrução histórica sobre o conceito de in-fância com base em duas perspectivas: a de Philippe Ariès (1981), deque o sentimento da infância teria surgido apenas na Modernidade; edos apontamentos teóricos de Moysés Kuhlmann Jr. (1998) e RicardoCosta (2007), que, diferentemente de Ariès, acreditam que o sentimen-to da infância sempre existiu. Num segundo momento, ao tratar daeducação infantil institucionalizada buscaremos destacar que, apesardas instituições de Educação Infantil terem em sua origem marcas as-sistenciais, sempre tiveram também claros seus objetivos educacionais.Por fim ao tratar da questão da expansão da Educação Infantil devidoà sociedade industrial fazemos um paralelo entre creche e jardim deinfância, evidenciando a influência da ideologia dominante presente naconcepção de criança e educação infantil enraizada nestas.
A dimensão educativa em Narcóticos Anônimos: uma perspectiva sociocomunitária
Authors: Aguiar Eliana dos Santos
Published: June 2019

A base deste texto é uma pesquisa realizada em Narcóticos Anônimos(N.A.), por meio da observação participante, que buscou identificaro diferencial inerente a esses grupos, pois possibilitam a recuperaçãode seus membros, isto por meio de um processo educativo. Definidacomo uma doença pela O.M.S., a dependência química é apresentadapor Bucher (1992b) e Kehl (2009), também, como um sintoma deuma doença situada na estrutura atual da sociedade. Inspirado em Al-coólicos Anônimos, N.A., realiza uma abordagem que, de acordo comGodbout (1997) e Mota (2004), é uma alternativa ao estilo de vida dasociedade moderna capitalista, e se baseia na dádiva. À luz de SantoAgostinho (2004) e Martin Buber (1987), é possível inferir que o novoestilo de vida adquirido em N.A. é viabilizado por um aprendizado quese dá por meio das relações entre as pessoas e, entre elas e o Poder Superior, segundo a compreensão de cada um, em uma comunidade,em uma perspectiva de educação sociocomunitária baseada na dádiva.
The Rabbit Listened by C. Doerrfeld
Authors: Radmanovich Rachel
Published: June 2019

Doerrfeld, Cori. The Rabbit Listened. Dial-Penguin Random House, 2018.

This picture book, both written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld, is a lovely book for encouraging listening skills and overall calm in children aged 1-5. As the implicit meaning can run very deep, adults would also benefit from the messaging. It is about a young girl, a toddler named Taylor, who is grieving. At the beginning of the story, Taylor is in her comfy pyjamas and has just finished building a substantial wooden block tower. It then comes crashing down, providing a strong, simple, and non-threatening metaphor to the adversities of everyday life.

As a result, Taylor is very sad and would like to express her feelings in a certain way, yet she is unsure of what way that is or is unable to articulate her emotion. Several different types of animals come by to try to cheer her up. A chicken tries to get her to talk (and will not be quiet), a bear tries to get her to shout (displaying anger), etc. The variety of animals chosen is wonderful symbolism that kids can relate to and are a great visual metaphor for feelings. At the end of the story, Taylor realizes she just wants to be alone and be quiet. The rabbit was the only animal to recognize this. The rabbit just listened.

The story includes soft, calm, and simple crayon-type illustrations that are so cute, they are almost tactile. The background of each page is stark white, placing the focus of the story solely on the characters. This book would appeal to just about anyone reflecting on their feelings during a time of loss, difficulty, or even trauma. As some of the less obvious metaphors would be lost on a younger audience, this book is a great stepping stone to begin and facilitate conversations between children and adults about feelings and how to cope with challenging life circumstances.

Highly recommended:  4 out of 5 starsReviewer: Rachel Radmanovich
The Remember Balloons by J. Oliveros
Authors: Townsend Deanna
Published: June 2019

Oliveros, Jessie. The Remember Balloons. Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Children – Simon and Schuster, 2018

This beautifully written story tells of a young boy and his dear relationship with his aging Grandfather. Connected through balloons that hold memories and stories, the young boy notices his Grandfather begins to lose his balloons and eventually his memory, even of knowing his beloved grandson. Confused and upset, the young boy cannot understand why this is happening and tries in vain to save his Grandfather’s balloons. Saddened, the boy seeks his parent’s help whereby they show him that he now has a whole new set of balloons—his Grandfather’s. In acquiring these treasured memories, the young boy discovers a new way to be with his Grandfather through retelling him all his old stories.

Illustrated in pencil sketch with minimal colour other than the varied and vibrant balloons, Oliveros speaks to children in a beautifully relatable manner about memories and stories and the connections to the people we cherish. It gently acknowledges the difficult changes in relationships as a loved one experiences the changes of aging and memory loss and guides the reader to find new ways to experience their stories and build new connections.

The subtle acknowledgement of mixed-race families and friend groups also lends itself to a realistic and contemporary view of family and culture, further strengthening the relatability of this story to a wider readership.

Recommended and appropriately written for ages 5-9 years, the book’s themes of keeping our memories close in our varied balloons and maintaining our connections with family even as relationships change, lends itself to a far greater age demographic.

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 stars Reviewer: Deanna Townsend

Deanna Townsend is currently an Open Studies student and prospective graduate student with the Master of Library and Information Studies program at the University of Alberta. She is currently working in the Learning Commons/Library of an Elementary-Junior High School with Edmonton Public School Board. Her keen area of interest is in the transformation of school libraries/learning commons to modern, usable education spaces that inspire children to explore and learn beyond the classroom.
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by M.L. Shetterly and W. Conkling
Authors: Kim Melanie
Published: June 2019

Shetterly, Margot L and Winifred Conkling. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race. Illustrated by Laura Freeman, Harper, 2018.

Based on The New York Times bestselling book and Academy Award-nominated movie, this historical picture book was inspired from the true story of the first four black women who worked at NASA. Author Margot Lee Shetterly follows the careers of these women who were really good at math, and their achievements as black women. Hidden Figures is illustrated by Laura Freeman, who has illustrated over twenty children’s books. To illustrate this book, she read the original book, watched the movie, and did research on NASA’s website to view archival photos. Freeman’s in-depth research has resulted in powerful images that enable the reader to feel the racial discrimination of the time. In addition, through the illustrations, the reader is able to see what the machine computers looked like at the time. An illustrated timeline and glossary page are provided at the end of the book; these pages will help readers to visualize the story. These illustrations will provide interest for all ages.

The text is written in simple English. However, there are some scientific terms. Therefore, for younger children, reading this book with adults or reading buddies is recommended. Moreover, going over the glossary pages with children before they read the book will help children to understand the story better. Overall, this book will help children to be aware of sexism and racism and the achievements of black women in the past.

Hidden figures is highly recommended for school libraries. Teachers can use this book as a cross-curricular resource for social studies, language arts, and health classes. The message from this book is for readers not to give up on achieving their goals. When children read this book, they can substitute their own difficult situation and get the courage to overcome obstacles.

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 stars Reviewer: Melanie Kim

Melanie Kim is a University of Alberta Bachelor of Education undergraduate student, who encourages children to learn about children’s literature. Melanie thinks the best way to learn requires reading.
How to Code a Sandcastle by J. Funk
Authors: Sehgal Dannielle
Published: June 2019

Funk, Josh. How to Code a Sandcastle. Illustrated by Sara Palacios, Viking, 2018.

How to Code a Sandcastle, written by Josh Funk, is endorsed as a “Girls Who Code” book. Founded in 2013, the mission of Girls Who Code is to close the gender gap in technology. One of the tools they use to help them reach their young female target audience is children’s literature. The story begins with the protagonist, Pearl, comically explaining a variety of challenges she encountered when building a sandcastle at the beach. Now, on the last day of her summer vacation, Pearl has decided to recruit the help of her robot, Pascal, to build her sandcastle. Pearl gives instructions to Pascal, using code, and explains the coding concepts of sequence, loop, and if-then-else to the reader as they relate to the task of building her sandcastle. These concepts are introduced and explained to the young readers in a fun and engaging manner.

The text features of this book are eye catching and educational. Josh Funk strategically changes the text color to highlight coding vocabulary and he draws the reader’s attention to coding commands by changing the text font when Pearl is giving instructions to Pascal. Speech bubbles are used throughout the book in an appealing, non-linear manner. The illustrations are interesting, colourful, and visually captivating to all readers, young and old. The images are crafted with purpose as they enhance the reader’s ability to make meaning of the coding concepts by providing them with visual information to complement and reinforce the descriptions given in the text. The last two pages of the book, Pearl and Pascal’s Guide to Coding, give a more in-depth explanation of the coding concepts, providing extra support for children and adults who may be new to coding. This book is an entertaining and educational must read!

Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4Reviewer: Dannielle Sehgal

Dannielle Sehgal is a kindergarten teacher and graduate student at the University of Alberta. Dannielle is passionate about her career and loves discovering new picture books that she can bring to her classroom and read to her students.
Island Born by J. Díaz
Authors: Robb Kristin
Published: June 2019

Díaz, Junot. Island Born. Illustrated by Leo Espinosa, Dial Books for Young Readers, 2018.

Island Born by Junot Díaz tells the story of a young girl named Lola, who learns about her heritage from her friends and family. Island Born is the first children's book by Dominican-American author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Junot Díaz, with illustrations by Leo Espinosa. Díaz has said that the story was inspired by his own experience of growing up as a Dominican child in America. Díaz effectively captures both the joys and adversities of life in a diverse urban community.

The book begins with a refreshing bout of diversity, “Every kid in Lola’s school was from somewhere else ... hers was the school of faraway places.” When Lola’s teacher, Miss Obi, asks her students to draw a picture of the place they are from, Lola realizes she does not have any memories of the island where she was born. Miss Obi reassures Lola that there are other ways she can remember. She suggests Lola ask her friends and family to share their memories of the island. In doing so, Lola quickly learns about her family’s past, and the joys and struggles that are familiar to immigrant families.

The images in this book harmonize with the text in a playful way that fully engages the reader in the story about the island. Colombian-born illustrator Leo Espinosa’s images celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the immigrant community through the depictions of Lola’s classmates, and neighbourhood friends on her journey through self-discovery. Espinosa colourfully, and vibrantly mirrors the island Lola comes from in a lively manner. The story, however, takes a somber twist when Lola learns about the dark history of her nation. Nonetheless, the serious messages continue to be presented in a cheerful kid friendly manner due to Diaz’s choice to depict a serious political leader as a legitimate monster who terrorized the people on the island.

Multicultural representation in children’s literature is vital; however, it is something that is lacking in the majority of classrooms. Classrooms are rapidly becoming more diverse, and Island Born reaches to this. Children learn powerful lessons about who is valued or devalued in society through the literature they are exposed to. When children are unable to find reflections of themselves in classroom literature, they internalize that they are not a valued member of society. However, Island Born offers a glimpse, whether it be through a mirror or a window, into the life as an immigrant student. When students are able to see something of themselves represented in classroom literature, they are able to connect back to and value their identity, culture, and experiences.

Highly Recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Kristin Robb

Kristin is an After-Degree student in the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Alberta. Kristin has a passion for reading, and when she is not preoccupied with her studies you can find her volunteering in elementary school classrooms.
The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down by M. Wild
Authors: Randall Darilyn
Published: June 2019

Wild, Margaret. The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down. Illustrated by Vivienne To, Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.

You’ll want to make a speedy trip to the nearest bookstore to pick up a copy of Margaret Wild’s The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down. Together with Vivienne To’s illustrations, this simple story about how a little sloth can be a big example could make anyone want to stop and smell the roses. Life seems to speed up every day, work needs to get done faster so we have time to quickly make dinner, quickly exercise, and then quickly move on to the next thing we feel like we need to speed through. In her newest children’s book, Wild’s descriptive prose directly mirrors Sloth as he teaches Amy’s family the importance of taking our time and enjoying living in the moment. Realistically, we are all very busy, moving from one task to the next without indulging in the little things, the happy moments and the details. Everyone from busy families to teachers to even grown-ups with grown-up jobs and responsibilities could benefit from giving this adoring story a read.

The colourful but soft illustrations created by To provide new detail and add more expression to Wild’s story each time it’s read. Illustrations of Sloth make you want to snuggle him while you read this story and feel like a child again. Through her descriptive writing, Wild portrays Sloth’s actions quite clearly. She includes phrases, such as “Sloth had a long, leisurely bath. . .” that roll off the tongue in a way that makes you feel like you’re taking your time, but in the best sort of way. 

Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Darilyn Randall

Darilyn Randall is a fourth-year student at the University of Alberta completing her Bachelor of Elementary Education. She is interested in teaching in a Division 1 classroom where she can incorporate children’s literacy into cross-curricular activities.
Uma pedagogia esquecida do amor
Authors: Voltolini Rinaldo
Published: June 2019

Neste artigo, trataremos da questão do amor como fato estrutural na educação e do obscurecimento de seu papel e peso na questão educativa, propiciado pelas teorias pedagógicas contemporâneas que, centradas na aprendizagem do aluno e seu desenvolvimento, deslocaram o papel do professor a uma posição tal na qual sua presença subjetiva não conta entre os elementos determinantes da aprendizagem ou da transmissão do conhecimento, contando apenas seu papel funcional de intermediário entre o aluno e o conhecimento.
Blindness and science conceptualization
Authors: Veraszto Estéfano Vizconde , Camargo José Tarcísio Franco de , Silva Elisa Ramos da , Camargo Eder Pires de
Published: June 2019

This paper presents the results of a research with the objective of understanding how the process of science conceptualizing occurs from the perspective of congenitally blind students and teachers or specialists in visual impairment. It is a qualitative research in which the information was collected in real scenarios to understand the meaning of physical phenomena to the surveyed subjects. The survey was elaborated considering that although concepts and sensitive phenomena are interrelated by their meanings, they are parts of different categories of consciousness. To facilitate the analysis, the answers were grouped into three topics: “congenital blindness and scientific work,” “congenial blindness and the nature of light,” and “congenital blindness, concepts and scientific phenomena.” The results demonstrate that in a world dominated by sight, it’s natural to establish associations of dependence between sight and thinking capacity, knowledge, study and work—in such a way that those who are visually impaired are considered incapable of performing these functions.