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Factors Affecting Freelancing Success: Evidence from Youth of Hyderabad, Pakistan
Authors: Idrees Aadil , Zehra Dua-E- , Das Vishal , Junejo Ikramuddin
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Freelancing has really become popular in the recent years due to unemployment and also due to other benefits which people enjoy from freelancing, like flexible timings, good quality work, working on your own terms, work-life balance. The aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting career satisfaction of freelancers among the youth of Hyderabad.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Due to restrictions placed by covid, data was collected by online survey. Data was collected from a sample of 210 potential freelancers and currently working freelancers of Hyderabad. Convenient sampling was used to collect the data. Multiple regression analysis in SPSS Statistics 25 was used to analyze the collected data.

Findings: According to the results of hypothesis testing, proactive personality, self-efficacy (personal factors) and digital technology support (environmental factor) have a positive and significant effect on career satisfaction of freelancers.

Implications/Originality/Value: Freelancing has become popular not only globally but also in Pakistan, but only few studies have been performed in Pakistan and none in Hyderabad. In order to people for a successful freelancing career, the authors recommend awareness on freelancing, motivational sessions, career counselling, creation of business incubators and individuals should focus on the above mention personal factors to be successful in the field.
Economic and Social Determinants of Democracy: An Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Ali Samar , Khan Muhammad Imran , Naqvi Kamran Abbas
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the dynamics of democracy through empirical analysis of socio-economic determinants of democracy Design/Methodology/Approach: This is an empirical study based on secondary data from 1980- 2018. This research employs the Auto-Regressive and Distributive Lag (ARDL) econometric technique to find short-run and long relationships between democracy and its influencing factors. Findings: This paper’s findings unearth that education expenditures and economic growth are positively associated with democracy and are statistically significant in the long run. Furthermore, government expenditure, trade openness, corruption, and law & order are negatively associated with democracy and statistically significant in the long run.   Implications/Originality/Value This research suggests that it is importantly needed for the democratic government to rise the education expenditure and take an initiative for the better education of the voters, and make them able to understand their manifestos and the effects of their policies on the betterment of society. From top to bottom corruption and uncertain law & order situation in Pakistan would reduce trust in democracy and increases the level of frustration among citizens. The responsibility of improving the law & order situation and the eradication of corruption comes to the current Democratic government through strengthening the institutions and effective implementations.
Problems in Knowledge Management Practices for Pakistani EFL Teachers
Authors: Younas Muhammad , Pervaiz Beenish , Maqbool Saira , Shahid Arooj
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This paper aims at discovering the problems faced by English Language Teachers in knowledge sharing, knowledge creation, and knowledge use.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The factors like large-size classes, lack of resources, prescriptive curriculum, unmotivated students, and the faulty assessment system create impediments for English language teachers in knowledge use whereas the factors like centralized organizational structure, excess of work, lack of trust, lack of motivation and an absence of knowledge sharing and knowledge receiving behavior among English teachers are hurdles in knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. Data was collected through a randomly selected sample of 150 in-service teachers of English. Data was simply elaborated through charts by the researchers.
Findings: Finally, based on findings, certain generalizations are made about the factors that hamper the process of knowledge sharing, knowledge creation, and knowledge use.
Implications/Originality/Value: There are also given some recommendations that may be valuable for the betterment of the process of knowledge sharing, knowledge creation, and knowledge use in educational organizations
The Barriers to and Facilitators of Sustainable Organizational Change
Authors: Khokhar Romana , Akhlaq Ather
Published: August 2022

As the contemporary environment is infused with change, organizations push for change, and the notions of failure and success associated with organizational change management interventions are linked to (perceived) barriers and facilitators.
Purpose - This study aims to identify barriers and facilitators in organizational change management and investigate essential dimensions to consider to improve the successful implementation of change initiatives within organizations. As two ends of a spectrum, barriers and facilitators play a crucial role in either hindering or facilitating the progress of a change intervention. While barriers can impede organizational change success, they can also serve as facilitators.
Research Design - A literature review of over forty (forty) articles was conducted to determine how and how scholars have identified the variables contributing to the success or impeding change efforts. The study was conducted using a descriptive exploratory approach to identify variables considered barriers to or facilitators of change.
Findings - Based on descriptive analysis, the findings from the literature search were categorized under three (three) themes: 1/ Self; 2/ Social Support; and 3/ Organizational Support. A deeper understanding of each theme was achieved by categorizing it further into subcategories aligned with the given theme.
Value - This article provides a unique perspective on why planned interventions do not always consider the identified variables and, as a result, struggle to effect organizational change. By understanding factors that have a direct impact on change and assisting leaders and employees, this article provides a pathway for success in organizational change.
Cotton Growers Perception Level Regarding Pesticides Practices and Toxic Effects of Pesticides on Cotton Plants as Well as the Environment in Sindh
Authors: Wasan Muhammad Ismail , Daudpoto Muhammad Rafique , Kori Uzair Essa
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Pesticides are used to stop or control insects, for instance, weeds, dreadful little creatures, and plant pathogens. The perception among cotton growers of beneficial and harmful effects of pesticides on cotton plant and environment, factors concerning with pesticides applications have a very essential role to get maximum yield.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The 300 samples were collected for this study and the reliability of the questionnaire is checked by Cronbach's Alpha test its worth was 0.92 and items were perfectly correlated to one another. The majority of respondents' age was 31-40 years with education level matriculation. Unfortunately, the low literacy rate and education level of the respondents is discouraging. It is also noticed that a large number of respondents had 31- above acres size of land from which 16-20 acres were used for cotton cultivation. The test statistic provided all probability values are highly significant

Findings: In conclusion, cotton growers have sufficient knowledge about pesticide practices and excessive usage of pesticides harms the cotton plant as well. It is quite right that pesticides are the major cause of environmental pollution.
Factors related to good death in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review
Authors: Fereidouni Armin , Rassouli Maryam , Kianian Toktam , Elahikhah Maryam , Souri Hossein , Azizi Shilan , Barasteh Salman
Published: August 2022

Background: Considerations for palliative care and quality of death has significantly increased over the past 10 years in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Recent trends in ageing and increasing chronic disease burden have drawn attention to the need to pay attention to the concept of good death and related factors from the perspective of the local population. Aims: To assess the factors related to good death in the EMR. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest on 22 October 2021 for English language articles, with no time limit, using keywords “quality of death”, “good death”, “quality of dying”, “good dying”, “Middle Eastern”, and countries in the Region. The quality of articles was evaluated using the Hawker criterion and based on the PRISMA guidelines. From the thematic analysis, the factors influencing good death were extracted. EndNote X8 software was used for data management. Results: The search yielded 55 articles, and 14 were included in the study, with a total of 3589 participants. Factors related to good death were classified into 2 main categories: patient preferences and end-of-life care. The former was divided into 4 groups: symptom management, psychological support, social support, and spiritual care. The second category included 2 subcategories: death control and patient autonomy, and end-of-life care. Conclusion: Although patients’ beliefs about good death are personal, unique, and different, perception about good death in the EMR depends on the extent to which patients’ preferences are met and end-of-life care is provided. More research on good death is recommended in the context of Islamic countries in EMR, and to empower patients and their families to better manage the dying process and create educational programmes.
Pengaruh Persepsi Profesi Guru dan Lingkungan Keluarga Terhadap Minat Menjadi Guru Ekonomi Dimediasi Oleh Motivasi
Authors: Zofiroh Firani , Wardani Dewi Kusuma , Sangka Khresna Bayu
Published: August 2022

There is still a lot of demand for economics teachers, both to meet the needs of teachers in SMA and SMK. Prospective economics teachers certainly undergo the educational process at the LPTK, especially the Economic Education study program. A strong interest in students in the teaching profession must be maintained from the beginning of entering college to graduation. This study aims to determine the effect of the perception of the teaching profession and the family environment on the interests in becoming an economics teacher mediated by the motivation of Economic Education students at Sebelas Maret University class of 2017-2020 directly and indirectly. The method used in this study is a quantitive descriptive method with the research sample are 185 students. The data analysis technique in this study used path analysis. The result of this study showed: (1) There is no significant effect between the perception of the teaching profession on the interest in becoming an economics teacher. (2) There is a significant effect between the family environment on the interest in becoming an economics teacher. (3) There is a significant effect between motivation and interest in becoming an economics teacher. (4) There is a significant effect between the perception of the teaching profession on the interest in becoming an economics teacher mediated by motivation. (5) There is a significant effect between the family environment on the interest in becoming an economics teacher mediated by motivation.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Guru dan Kecerdasan Emosional Terhadap Kinerja Guru Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Aswanrahman Aswanrahman , Yunus Muh , Elpisah Elpisah
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of teacher competence and emotional intelligence on the performance of elementary school teachers. The type of research that the researcher uses is quantitative research with an expost facto approach. The population, namely all teachers at SDN 587 Mataluntun, amounted to 10 people. The sample uses (total sampling) so the sample is 10 people. Data collection by lift, documentation. Data analysis used descriptive statistical analysis. The results of the study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence both partially and simultaneously between the variables of teacher competence and emotional intelligence on the performance of teachers at SDN 587 Mataluntun.
Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Ketimpangan Distribusi Pendapatan di Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Tahun 2012-2021
Authors: Sholikah Neva Rodiyatul , Imaningsih Niniek
Published: August 2022

Based on statistical data and publications published by BPS shows that Special Region of Yogyakarta is the province with the highest Gini Index ratio in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect from economic growth, the human development index and the open unemployment rate to the income distribution inequality in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province In this case the analytical tool used is through panel data regression analysis where the existing data is taken from BPS or in the form of secondary data in the period 2012-2021 by using fixed effect model (FEM) as the chosen model. In this study was found that simultaneously show that economic growth, human development index and open unemployment rate simultaneously had a significant effect. Partially, the economic growth variable has a positive and insignificant effect on the inequality of income distribution because of the increasingly unequal income distribution pattern. The human development index variable has no significant negative effect on the inequality of income distribution because good labor productivity will be able to reduce the level of inequality. Meanwhile, the open unemployment rate has a positive and significant effect because the absorption of the existing workforce is still not maximal.
Fin and Temperature Effect of Frost in Ambient Air Vaporizer
Authors: Lee Seong-Woo , Choi Sung-Woong
Published: August 2022

Since liquefied natural gas (LNG) is imported in a liquid state of about -162℃ to increase transportation efficiency in Korea, it must be vaporized in a gaseous state to supply it to consumers. Among them, ambient air vaporizer (AAV) has caught attention due to eco-friendly and low costs characteristics. However, there is a disadvantage that the performance of the heat exchanger is deteriorated due to frost due to mist and icing when used for a long time. In this paper, frost generation model in AAV vaporizer was investigated with numerically to examine utilizing the vaporizer performance with the frost generation behavior. The frost generation behavior of AAV vaporizers was examined with humidity, fin characteristic, and temperature effects. As for the LNG discharge temperature, the 12 fin vaporizer showed the highest discharge temperature when the atmospheric temperature was 25℃, and the 8 fin vaporizer had the lowest LNG discharge temperature when the atmospheric temperature was 0℃. In the case of frost formation, in the case of the 12 fin vaporizer, it was formed the most at the atmospheric temperature of 25℃, and the least was formed in the vaporizer at the 0℃ condition of the atmospheric temperature of 8 fins.
Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave Energy Converter Part 1: Fixed OWC
Authors: Yang Hyunjai , Jung Hyen-Cheol , Koo WeonCheol
Published: August 2022

This study reviews the recent development and research results of a fixed oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter (WEC). The OWC WEC can be divided into fixed and floating types based on the installation location and movement of the structure. In this article, the study on a stationary OWC WEC, which is close to commercialization through the accumulation of long-term research achievements, is divided into five research categories with a focus on primary energy conversion research. These research categories include potential-flow-based numerical analysis, wave tank experiments, computational fluid dynamics analyses toward investigation of fluid viscous effects, U-shaped OWC studies that can amplify water surface displacement in the OWC chamber, and studies on OWC prototypes that have been installed and operated in real sea environments. This review will provide an overview of recent research on the stationary OWC WEC and basic information for further detailed studies on the OWC.
Covering Syrian refugee women Online. (2019)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, El Khoury Christine
Published: August 2022

This paper explores the representation of Syrian refugee women in online news sites in Lebanon and the UK between 2014 and 2016. This paper asks, “How do different contexts influence news coverage of Syrian refugee women in the BBC-UK and The Daily Star-Lebanon”? Similar themes that emerged in the BBC and Daily Star include an emphasis on the benevolence of host-countries and security measures abroad. Home was discussed according to spatial, relational, and emotional aspects. Both news sites draw on the invisibility of identifiable refugee facial features, when cued in line. Distinctly, a women empowerment theme appeared in the Lebanese sample only. Whereas, the British news site is polarized by articles covering relocation policies to the UK. Outliers in the data include: family separations between Syrian women married to Palestinians and their un(official) return to Syria. Findings support a multi-level/modal perspective to news analysis. Especially, expanding on the multi-level approach by introducing new contexts of location, time, and space. Through reviewing news articles in national level news sites, this paper highlights dominant political actors, narratives, and policies in Lebanon and the UK.
Themes of Power and Identity in Rawi Hage’s Novels, Cockroach and Carnival. (c2019)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Chamandi Hiba
Published: August 2022

Lebanese immigrant literature in the North American cities have always dealt with the concerns and the challenges of the Arab and the Lebanese immigrants in the west. Rawi Hage, a Lebanese-Canadian novelist, tackled the themes of power and identity in two of his novels, Cockroach (2008) and Carnival (2012), the core of this study. The analysis of both literary texts comes from the perspective of how the identity of migrants is being constructed in multicultural communities that are built in many cases on the policies practiced by a dominant culture. The method used to examine these texts is literary analysis that focuses on finding images from both novels to support the social theory that revolves around the dynamics of identity construction within multicultural communities.
The effects of the Blockchain technology on Contract Law. (c2019)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, El-Dzeburi Kisma
Published: August 2022

In recent years, blockchain technology has shown to be an object of interest in many different domains (finance, banking, insurance, etc.). However, before it can achieve its full potential, it needs to find an effective framework. The main focus of this work will be the legality of the relationship between contract law and the use of blockchain technology through smart contract programs. We will examine the many challenges related to this specific pairing, as well as give potential solutions to some of them. Moreover, we will see that this relationship is a two-way street, meaning that adapting smart contracts to fit the rules of contract law isn't enough. Adapting the contract law to the functioning of smart contracts is also a necessity for this relationship to work. The subject matter of this thesis is a good example of how for something to work, both tech and legal domains need to be aligned.
Squirrel Search Algorithm for Portfolio Optimization. (c2019)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Dhaini Mahdi
Published: August 2022

Portfolio Optimization is a standard financial engineering problem. It aims for finding the best allocation of resources for a set of assets. This problem has been studied extensively in the literature where different models have been proposed since the classical Mean-Variance model was introduced by Harry Markowitz in 1952 and the later modified version by William Sharpe. The inclusion of real-life constraints to the problem has led to the introduction of the extended Mean-Variance model. However, the successes of nature-inspired algorithms in hard computational optimization problems have encouraged researchers to design and apply these algorithms for a variety of optimization problems. In this paper, we design and adapt a Squirrel Search Algorithm (SSA) for the unconstrained and constrained portfolio optimization problems. SSA is a very recent swarm intelligence algorithm inspired by the dynamic foraging behavior of flying squirrels. The proposed SSA metaheuristic approach is compared with a variety of approaches presented in the literature such as traditional single metaheuristics, hybrid metaheuristic approaches and multi-objective optimization approaches for portfolio optimization. Comparative analysis and computational results using different performance indicators show the superiority of the proposed approach for the unconstrained portfolio optimization using both extended Mean-Variance and Sharpe models. For the constrained version of the problem, the proposed approach has also achieved highly competitive results for the different models adopted.
The Evolution of Germany’s Response to The 2015 Syrian Refugee Crisis. (c2019)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Fayad Maya
Published: August 2022

The thesis examines the evolution of Germany’s refugee policy in light of the 2015 massive refugee influx. This influx gave rise to a severe crisis, dominating headlines and engendering a raging political debate. Asylum seekers at that time originated mainly from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq, escaping war and persecution. Germany’s dynamic role in managing the refugee crisis has gained considerable attention globally. For a short period of time, between late August and mid-November 2015, Germany liberalized its refugee policy by admitting a substantial number of refugees without restrictions. However, beginning September 2015, the country executed a near-reversal on this welcoming policy approach by calling for EU-level quotas on the number of refugees entering Europe as a whole, and a cutback on the number of refugees Germany would admit. In addition to investigating the reasons and underlying motivations for the implementation of an open-door refugee policy and the subsequent policy reversal, this thesis also interprets how the country’s decision to backtrack on the liberal policy rapidly, knowing that plenty of people were still escaping the Syrian civil war, represents a puzzle for the constructivist and realist theories which do not entirely explain this real world example. Accordingly, the thesis investigates the underlying motives for the German government to pursue a liberal refugee policy approach and the reasons behind the quick reversal, by focusing on the changing interests, beliefs, as well as the set of norms that the actors involved in the refugee policy decision-making in Germany were following.
Accelerators: Conceptualization and Future Research Direction
Authors:   Korean Academy Of Management, Kim Hicheon , Kim Dohyun , Lee Jonghoon
Published: August 2022

Since the foundation of Y Combinator in 2005 and Techstars in 2007, startup accelerators have rapidly emerged as a new form of organization in the startup ecosystem. In Korea, Primer was founded in 2010 as the first startup accelerator and was then followed by other early accelerators. The recent government certification of accelerators has since triggered the rapid spread of accelerators.
However, despite this rapid diffusion of accelerators, there is a paucity of research. This paper seeks to offer a conceptual model as to how accelerators add value. It also provides suggestions for accelerator design, public policy and future research. Accelerators can mitigate institutional voids that hinder the creation and success of startups. They also assist startups to gaining access to human, social, and financial capital by offering education programs, mentoring service, networking opportunities, and demo days. In addition, mentoring helps startups to test key assumptions and receive feedback on their ideas and business models. In doing so, startups can evaluate their ideas and business models more objectively and from diverse perspectives, mitigating problems stemming from the overconfidence and inexperience of entrepreneurs. After a brief review of the history of accelerators, the paper delineates the sources of high failure rates of startups, explaining how accelerators add value by mitigating the difficulties associated with startups and how the characteristics of entrepreneurs, startups and ecosystems affect the value-added roles of accelerators. The paper concludes by offering implications for theory, practice, and public policy and by providing future research suggestions.
A Historical Paradigm Shift from Producer Centricity to Customer Centricity: An Organization Theory Approach to the Enabling Effects of Digital Technology
Authors:   Korean Academy Of Management, Shin Dongyoub , Kim Doyoon
Published: August 2022

This paper discusses the ongoing paradigm shift in organization management from producer centricity to customer centricity from an organization theory perspective. This paradigm shift represents a historical transition from the mass production paradigm that has ruled the global economy for more than a century. This paper defines customer centricity as the new form of business management stemming from the recent development in digital technologies starting from about 2010 that has enabled firms to identify the specific preferences and behavioral patterns of individual customers and perfectly satisfy these preferences by providing a personalized portfolio of products and services for each individual. As such, this paper focuses on customer centricity as a shift in business perspective rather than on the specific technology that drives it. The rising prevalence of customer centricity has been ignited and accelerated by the rapid development of digital technologies, such as IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and Blockchains, all of which enable firms to identify the preferences and behavioral patterns of an unlimited number of individual customers. To make sense of this historical paradigm shift theoretically, this paper first examines the institutionalization of producer centricity beginning a century ago as theorized by Alfred Chandler.
Then, it explains the historical conditions that gave rise to customer centricity about a decade ago. Next, this paper reviews the specific characteristics and practices of this newly emerging customer centricity. Finally, this paper concludes by discussing the potential limits and risks of customer centricity.
The Challenge and Response from Workforce Diversity Management in Korean Firms
Authors:   Korean Academy Of Management, Sung Sanghyeon
Published: August 2022

This study reviews changes in diversity and diversity management over the past several decades in Korea and suggests ways to respond to challenges in addressing diversity. Korean firms have historically introduced management strategies, organizational structures and human resource management practices based on the homogeneity of their workforce and collectivistic culture. These traditional human resource practices have been challenged by democratization, the openness of society, and the needs of firms themselves. The recent increase in workforce diversity demands that Korean firms develop a systematic way to efficiently address the social and economic changes that come with this diversity. Most Korean firms have attempted to homogenize the differences or done the minimum to meet the legal requirements addressing discrimination and fairness. Some firms have begun to proactively utilize diversity to help them achieve their business objectives and establish social legitimacy, but true integration and learning based on respect for diversity are rare. As such, this paper suggests organizational structures, diversity-friendly HR (human resource) practices and organizational climates to help firms manage diversity within a Koran context. It also discusses the role of top-level management as well as the initiatives of leadership to facilitate diversity management.
In this era of digital transformation and ESG, diversity management has a significant impact on individuals, firms and society and the co-evolution thereof, and each part has its own roles and responsibilities in that process. The limitations of this paper and future research directions are also discussed.
The Effect of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Sarcopenia in Elderly
Authors: Rosma Anindya , Gunawan Decky , Paskaria Cindra
Published: August 2022

Sarcopenia is a decrease in muscle mass and is common in the elderly. Sarcopenia is associated with cellular processes such as decreased muscle anabolic factors and increased inflammatory factors that impact muscle catabolism. The occurrence of sarcopenia is associated with various risk factors, one of which is type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM type 2). Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases, the characteristic is hyperglycemia that causes by abnormality of insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of DM type 2 on sarcopenia in the elderly. This study was an observational analytic study, with a design of cross-sectional. A total of 60 simple randomly selected subjects were from some elderly community based on criteria inclusion. The collecting of data was conducted by interviewing subjects. Data was analized by Chi Square test with α value 0.05. The result showed among 21 subjects who had DM type 2, subjects who had sarcopenia were more than normal subjects (13 (69,1%) vs 8 (38.1%))) with p value = 0.003. The Odds Ratio is 5.471 means that the elderly who had type 2 DM have 5 times greater risk of experiencing sarcopenia. It could be concluded that there is an effect of DM type 2 on sarcopenia in the elderly.
Evaluation of neurological and cardiac development of newborn infants born to mothers infected with COVID-19
Authors: Ayar Murat , Gazeteci Tekin Hande , Sevinç Yeliz , Öztekin Deniz , Olukman Özgür
Published: August 2022

Background/Aim: In the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has been affecting the world for the last 2 years, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and neurological adverse effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been reported. These negative influences entail a risk for fetal progress. In this study, by performing a detailed clinical evaluation, postnatal ultrasonography, and echocardiography, we aimed to investigate potential neurological and cardiac complications of newborns born to pregnant women infected with COVID-19.
Methods: This prospective and cross-sectional study was conducted between January and July 2021. Newborn infants (0–28 days postpartum) born to mothers with proven COVID-19 infection by positive RT-PCR test during pregnancy were enrolled. Fetal cardiac development was evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist with an echocardiographic examination. Fetal neurologic evaluation was performed by a pediatric neurologist using both neurologic examination and transfontanelle ultrasonography (TFUS). Infants were reevaluated every 2 months until 6 months of age.
Results: Thirty-three female and 32 male infants born to 64 pregnant women, one being a twin birth, were included in the study. Seven women developed COVID-19 infection in the first trimester, 11 in the second trimester, and 46 in the third trimester. Neurological examination and TFUS were normal in all newborns except one with microcephaly. The etiologic cause could not be detected in this infant, and his neurodevelopment was normal in the follow-up. The cardiac examination did not reveal any significant disorders. Eleven infants failed the standard “Auditory Brainstem Response” (ABR) hearing screening test, so a second test was performed. Only two infants required further investigation after the second test.
Conclusion: We did not observe any neurologic and cardiologic teratogenic effects associated with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy.
Medical students’ views on the distance education practices of the neuroanatomy course during the pandemic
Authors: Yücel Nurullah , Keleş Papatya , Yıldırım Mehmet Emin
Published: August 2022

Background/Aim: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in late 2019. This highly contagious and pathogenic coronavirus causes acute respiratory disease pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). More than 1.2 billion students in 186 countries are currently affected by school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Educational activities, including clinical medical education, were also stopped during the pandemic. To maintain the continuity of medical education, distance learning approaches were developed, including online/offline teaching methods. Within the scope of this training, the effect of distance learning on students’ experience of neuroanatomy teaching was investigated.

Methods: The study sample included 61 students who agreed to participate. The data of the students who accepted to participate in the study were obtained via a questionnaire form created using the “Attitude Scale towards Distance Education”. The questionnaire was uploaded to the forms section of the Microsoft Teams program, and the link address was sent to all students who took the Neuroanatomy course from the International Faculty of Medicine 2nd year students via e-mail.

Results: Most students (n = 44, [72.1%]) stated that they could access the internet without any problems, while others had problems. Some students (n = 10; 83.6%) had to share their remote connection devices with their family members during distance education. Some students (n = 9, [14.8%]) had to use mobile phones for homework and exams. Less than half of the students (n = 27, [44.3%]) responded that 3 h per week neuroanatomy teaching was sufficient; most (n = 34, [55.7%]) responded that this was insufficient (P < 0.01). Many of the students who took the distance learning neuroanatomy course (n = 27, [44.3%]) believe that the course has contributed to their professional development (P < 0.01). During distance education, active participation of the classmates – by turning on their microphones – increased the students’ motivation (n = 53, [88.3%]).

Conclusion There were difficulties in understanding the neuroanatomy lectures delivered by distance education. The Turkish students had greater problems in understanding relative to the international students, who were much more focused. Students will likely derive greater benefit from doing the neuroanatomy course face to face.
Escrever para saber ser
Authors: Cunha Maria Amália de Almeida , Reis Juliana Batista dos , Coutinho Priscila de Oliveira
Published: August 2022

O artigo reflete sobre estudantes universitárias que conseguiram romper com inúmeras barreiras que dificultam uma trajetória de mobilidade social ascendente mas que, ao chegarem à Universidade, experimentam um sentimento de não pertencimento, além de viverem dificuldades para se apropriarem dos códigos exigidos pela instituição. Na disciplina sociologia da educação, ofertada para a formação inicial de professoras, trabalhamos com a auto-socioanálise, consistente na escrita de um diário de afiliação. O diário é tomado como objeto heurístico capaz de restaurar a capacidade narrativa de jovens estudantes e alcançar suas relações com o saber. Esta ferramenta revelou-se um instrumento poderoso para as jovens, capaz de levá-las à reflexão de sua situação biográfica e formá-las como professoras.
relações com os saberes a partir de narrativas (auto)biográficas de estudantes universitários/as em educação física
Authors: Venâncio Luciana , Sanches Neto Luiz
Published: August 2022

Esta investigação apresenta encaminhamentos de um grupo de pesquisa, na tentativa de ampliar e aprofundar os entendimentos da educação física como área de intervenção pedagógica, ancorada na teoria da relação com o saber. O objetivo é situar as escolhas metodológicas baseadas nas narrativas (auto)biográficas – caracterizadas como narrativas de saberes – de estudantes universitários/as que são membros/as do grupo. No âmbito do grupo há professores/as e estudantes que buscam possibilidades para coordenar consensualmente suas investigações de modo crítico, colaborativo e emancipatório. Os achados abrangem a complexidade da educação física a partir das narrativas, que se entrelaçam na mobilização para aprender. Conclui-se que os/as estudantes se tornam professores/as-pesquisadores/as ao compreenderem as próprias relações com os saberes.
Juventudes, vida universitária e relação com o saber
Authors: Reis Rosemeire
Published: August 2022

este artigo analisa as contribuições das “narrativas de si” para compreender os sentidos que as juventudes atribuem à “vida universitária” e como se articulam às suas necessidades e razões construídas em suas vidas e nas atividades de formação. Ele apresenta os fundamentos do estudo a partir da teoria da relação com o saber e da pesquisa biográfica em educação ou pesquisa (auto)biográfica e traz as análises das narrativas de si de uma jovem estudante da Pedagogia em uma universidade pública federal, produzidas no âmbito do dispositivo do ateliê, com blogs reflexivos, e da entrevista de pesquisa biográfica em educação. Pode-se identificar que o estudo com narrativas de si em diferentes momentos da formação universitária possibilita processos de reflexividade individuais e coletivos sobre alguns desafios vivenciados e mostra a importância da criação de espaços de diálogo com os/as universitários/as, para potencializar articulações entre as diferentes aprendizagens biográficas e conhecer seus modos de expressão.
Todas putas
Authors: Cardoso Erbs Rita Tatiana , Erbs de Abreu Adriane , Machado Gomes Bruna Caroline
Published: August 2022

Este trabalho teve por objetivo compreender as histórias de vida das alunas participantes do movimento Todas Putas, destacando suas motivações e possíveis relações com a comunidade acadêmica. A pesquisa tem caráter qualitativo, baseando-se na abordagem da pesquisa (auto)biográfica; foram realizadas entrevistas com cinco participantes do movimento. Identificamos duas dimensões e palavras/expressões presentes nas narrativas: feminismo, emancipação e resistência; arte, família e universidade. Buscamos elaborar uma forma metodológica de análise que entrelaçasse a educação, a psicologia, a antropologia, a sociologia e a história da educação. A pesquisa possibilitou a reflexão sobre às questões políticas das mulheres e dos espaços que ainda precisam ser ocupados por elas e mantidos na nossa sociedade.
uso das tecnologias digitais da informação e comunicação na educação profissional
Authors: Souza Lucas de , Valer Salete
Published: August 2022

As transformações tecnológicas ao longo da história reorganizam o sistema produtivo, em uma dinâmica que obriga o sistema educacional a se ajustar, buscando minimizar a exclusão do trabalhador nesse mesmo sistema, sendo as tecnologias digitais relevantes para a sua inclusão. Dentro da temática trabalho e educação, o objetivo geral deste artigo é a análise de pesquisas empíricas publicadas entre 2012 e 2020, realizadas antes do contexto da Pandemia pelo Covid-19, que, de alguma forma, tratem do uso das tecnologias digitais de Informação e Comunicação (TDICs) no contexto da Educação Profissional nos Institutos Federais. Assume-se o método dialético, com procedimento qualitativo, tendo como modalidade principal a análise de conteúdo com base em alguns descritores, buscou-se nos portais SciELO, BDTD, CAPES e Google Acadêmico textos científicos para análise. Os resultados indicam que há muitos aspectos relacionados às TDICs sendo investigados, destacando-se a dificuldade de os docentes usarem as plataformas virtuais, bem como de implementarem práticas pedagógicas via TDICs, falta de laboratórios de informáticas e amparo pedagógico, além da condição social dos discentes, condição em que a instituição se torna o único espaço de acesso às tecnologias. Conclui-se, que ainda há muitas ações a serem implementadas nos IFs em relação ao uso das TDICs no processo de ensino-aprendizagem para uma educação integral do estudante-trabalhador.
condições de trabalho do(a) coordenador(a) pedagógico(a) e seus desafios
Authors: Menezes Lilian , Sedano Luciana
Published: August 2022

O papel dos(as) coordenadores(as) pedagógicos(as) é essencial na organização do trabalho didático-pedagógico na etapa do Ensino Médio, pois a principal função desses(as) profissionais é a formação continuada dos(as) professores(as). No entanto, as publicações discutem mais sobre a coordenação pedagógica nas etapas da Educação Infantil e do Ensino Fundamental. Desta maneira, o propósito deste artigo é analisar as condições de trabalho dos(as) coordenadores(as) pedagógicos(as) que atuam na etapa do Ensino Médio. Em vista disso, esse artigo é de natureza qualitativa (LÜDKE; ANDRÉ, 1986), do tipo bibliográfica (PIZZANI et al., 2012), pois realiza um levantamento bibliográfico por meio dos dados nas Plataformas Periódicos da CAPES, SciELO e na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD). Os resultados apontam que, embora seja responsabilidade da coordenação pedagógica os aspectos didático-pedagógicos, esses(as) profissionais exercem atividades que vão além das atribuições previstas à sua função. Portanto, é necessário compreender o papel da coordenação pedagógica nas escolas, bem como analisar as condições de trabalho dos(as) coordenadores(as) pedagógicos(as) diante da implementação do novo Ensino Médio no estado da Bahia.
abordagem arqueogenealógica foucaultiana como suporte metodológico na pesquisa educacional
Authors: Costa Rosangela Carvalho da , Pinto Valmir Flores
Published: August 2022

Com o objetivo de oferecer subsídios para as pesquisas educacionais embasadas pela arqueogenealogia procurou-se por meio da revisão de literatura e da produção acadêmica apresentar introdutoriamente alguns caminhos teórico-metodológicos. A partir da compreensão de arqueogenealogia como o resultado da miscigenação dos três momentos teóricos foucaultianos, analisou-se as pesquisas encontradas (duas dissertações e uma tese) que se utilizavam dessa abordagem. Conclui-se que a arqueogenealogia oferece um rico campo de problematizações e que, embora as pesquisas tenham peculiaridades interpretativas de cada autor, acabam seguindo um padrão evidenciado por: a) construção do arquivo, b) análise dos dispositivos operantes e c) hipercrítica que podem ou não concordar com as discursividades já postas em prática resultando em uma produção problematizadora que busca também, e principalmente, compreender quem é o sujeito produzido pela amálgama discursiva colocada em tela. O texto é um recorte de uma pesquisa que está sendo desenvolvida em relação a contribuição das práticas educativas dos educadores na educação especial em tempos de pandemia para o Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências e Humanidades da Universidade Federal do Amazonas-UFAM e que já conta com a aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisas-CEP.
rapport au savoir des etudiants sous le prisme de la recherche biographique et l’analyse existentielle
Authors: Melin Valérie
Published: August 2022

L’article présente une recherche basée sur plusieurs cadres théoriques, la recherche biographique et l’analyse existentielle pour éclairer la construction du rapport au savoir d’étudiants. La recherche s’appuie sur un dispositif de mise en récit de soi, l’autobiographie dirigée, qui permet de réfléchir sur les valeurs qui président à sa construction identitaire d’apprenant. La recherche analyse comment s’opère le processus de subjectivation des étudiants à partir du registre des valeurs. Les premiers résultats mettent en évidence plusieurs épreuves concernant le rapport au savoir scolaire et sa valorisation à partir desquelles ce processus se développe.
Desafios e impactos da implantação do curso de pedagogia a distância da UFAL
Authors: Silva Elza Maria da , Mercado Luis Paulo Leopoldo
Published: August 2022

O artigo analisa os impactos da formação no Curso de Pedagogia a Distância da UFAL na vida profissional de egressos das primeiras ofertas (1998 a 2004). Identifica nas narrativas dos egressos as mundanças vivenciadas em relação às questões profissionais, desafios enfrentados, implicações e dificuldades encontradas no percurso formativo frente aos resultados obtidos. A metodologia envolveu história oral temática através das narrativas da história de vida dos envolvidos. Os resultados evidenciam mudanças nas vidas pessoais e profissionais dos egressos, sinalizando positivamente a importância da implantação da EaD  na UFAL e em Alagoas.
Narrativas de si e os sentidos da formação em pedagogia nos agradecimentos de trabalhos acadêmicos
Authors: Pereira Angelica Silvana , Lins de Oliveira Mariana , Félix da Silva Jeane
Published: August 2022

No âmbito deste artigo nos interessa discutir acerca dos sentidos atribuídos à vida universitária e à formação em Pedagogia nas narrativas que constituem os textos de gratidão de 189 Trabalhos de Conclusão, durante os anos de 2015 e 2018. Os Agradecimentos configuram-se como uma prática cultural que se processa pela escrita, e como tal, são locus privilegiado de narrativas de si. As análises tecidas a partir da teoria cultural, apontam que os Agradecimentos revelam um exercício de escrita de si e uma estratégia que permite aos/às estudantes refletirem sobre os modos como vão se constituindo ao longo dos seus processos formativos, indicando desafios, saberes e afetos experienciados na universidade.
Desigualdad y educación superior
Authors: Chironi Juan Manuel , Vercellino Soledad
Published: August 2022

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación que analiza los procesos de relación con el saber universitario de estudiantes atravesados por nuevas y viejas desigualdades, que han egresado o se encuentran en la fase final de su carrera universitaria. Se involucra por tanto en el campo de los estudios que abordan la problemática del ingreso, la permanencia y el egreso en la educación superior, desde una perspectiva que prioriza y rescata las propias narrativas orales de los estudiantes, enfocándose en cómo se configura la relación de éstos sujetos con el saber en la universidad, en sus aspectos sociales, identitarios y epistémicos, reconstruyendo analíticamente las mediaciones entre el origen social, condiciones socioeconómicas y educativas desfavorables y la trayectoria exitosa en la universidad. El enfoque de investigación es cualitativo basado en estudios de casos. Los hallazgos principales de la investigación indican que en cada sujeto se presentan distintas configuraciones de las denominadas viejas desigualdades (origen social, primera generación de estudiantes universitarios, género y etnia) y las nuevas (movilidad residencial, modificaciones en los cursos de vida y las trayectorias educativas previas), a la par de identificar cómo éstas han sido mitigadas y mediadas por las tramas relacionales y las estrategias propias que permitieron avanzar en los estudios. Asimismo se destacan los procesos de su construcción identitaria como estudiantes universitarios exitosos, en donde se observa una autopercepción como aprendientes marcada fuertemente por la voluntad, la dedicación y la capacidad de sobreponerse a los fracasos, de manera articulada y alimentada con las figuras de otros que han sido significativos acompañando el proceso de aprendizaje que implica dominar el tipo de relación con el saber que la universidad propone, con una fuerte valoración de lo aprendido en experiencias extra-curriculares/extra-áulicas con preeminencia de actividades prácticas.