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AN AHP VARIATION MODELLING APPROACH FOR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT OF SUPPLIERS OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Authors: Samoei Daniel K. , Gichoya David , Odero Damaris 
Published: September 2017

Selecting suitable suppliers of ICT products is always a challenging task for a procuring entity since it requires the consideration of multiple, competing, tangible and intangible criteria in determining optimal suppliers of a given product. This study investigated the evaluation criteria of suppliers of ICT products used by Moi University with a view to developing a multicriteria decision analysis model for evaluating the performance of suppliers of ICT products. Hence, the study was guided by a variation of Saaty’s Analytical Hierarchy Process theory of measurement and targeted a population of 55 respondents comprised of 33 ICT staff and 22 procurement staff. Seventeen companies who bid to supply ICT products were targeted. Purposive sampling was used to select 7 companies who supply ICT products as per their prequalification status and there were 16 respondents; 11 from the Procurement unit and 5 from the ICT directorate respectively. Data was collected using questionnaires and documentary reviews. The study findings demonstrated that quality and transport and communication logistics were the most preferred evaluation criteria and sub criteria respectively, and the respondents had different preferential treatment on suppliers of ICT products as per the evaluation sub criterions. It is recommended that the model be adopted to assist the procurement unit in evaluating suppliers of ICT products and be customized for use in evaluating suppliers of other products at the University and other public institutions in Kenya. https://doi.org/10.13033/ijahp.v9.i2.487
Our IJAHP Editorial Team Remembers Tom
Authors: Saaty Rozann , Karpak Birsen , Rokou Elena , Mu Enrique , Ferretti Valentina 
Published: September 2017

We asked each of our team editorial members to contribute with memories, either as pictures or simple quotes about Tom. Find below the different contributions. For more pictures and memories of Tom or to add your won contributions, visit his remembrance website at: https://www.forevermissed.com/thomas-saaty/#abouthttps://doi.org/10.13033/ijahp.v9.i2.500
Effect of Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Motor Cortex on Elbow Flexor Muscle Strength in the Very Old
Authors: Oki Kentaro , Clark Leatha A. , Amano Shinichi , Clark Brian C. 
Published: September 2017

Background and Purpose:
Muscle weakness predisposes older adults to a fourfold increase in functional limitations and has previously been associated with reduced motor cortex excitability in aging adults. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a single session of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the motor cortex would increase elbow flexion muscle strength and electromyographic (EMG) amplitude in very old individuals.

Methods:
Eleven very old individuals—85.8 (4.3) years—performed 3 maximal isometric elbow flexion contractions before and after 20 minutes of sham or anodal tDCS on different days. Order of stimulation was randomized, and the study participants and investigators were blinded to condition. In addition, voluntary activation capacity of the elbow flexors was determined by comparing voluntary and electrically evoked forces.

Results:
Anodal tDCS did not alter muscle strength or EMG activity in comparison to sham stimulation. Elbow flexion voluntary activation capacity was very high among the study participants: 99.3% (1.8%).

Conclusion:
Contrary to our hypothesis, we observed no effect of anodal tDCS and no impairment in elbow flexor voluntary activation capacity in the very old. Whether anodal tDCS would exert a positive effect and support our initial hypothesis in another muscle group that does exhibit impairments in voluntary activation in older adults is a question that is still to be addressed.
Evaluation of a Caries Detecting Software System
Authors: Aldous DDS, MS Jay A. , Lowder DDS Gary , Boseman DDS Jerald 
Published: September 2017

The diagnostic accuracy of caries detecting software that assesses density in digital radiographs was questioned. Analysis of radiographs of extracted teeth using Logicon revealed a deviation in specificity for caries from visual examination of the teeth as well as from their radiographic images. Subsequent preparation of teeth similar to a clinical preparation for a restoration revealed a marked deviation from the Logicon analysis. Radiographic interpretation of early caries and resultant treatment decisions are a multifaceted complex process that is not simplified by desired but unreliable current computerized technique.
Valoración de la intervención de enfermería pediátrica para detectar alteraciones en el desarrollo de los infantes: revisión breve de literatura
Authors: González Zúñiga Sophía , Quezada Ugalde Ana María 
Published: September 2017

La valoración del desarrollo pretende cuantificar el nivel de maduración alcanzado por un infante según las conductas esperadas para su edad, con el fin de detectar variaciones a la norma y establecer criterios individuales, razón por la que urge contar con un profesional de salud idóneo que la ejecute, de manera que se fortalezca la vigilancia del desarrollo en las consultas de niño sano en el primer nivel de atención. El método utilizado fue el de la enfermería basada en la evidencia, cuya intención es disponer de la mejor evidencia científica para responder a una pregunta clínica. En cuanto a los estudios, fueron recopilados de las bases de datos EBSCO, Web of Sciences, Science Direct y Pub Med. Los resultados de la búsqueda fueron delimitados según criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Posteriormente, se analizó los hallazgos a través de la herramienta FLC 2.0 y el grado de recomendación fue asignado según la Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. Durante la fase de búsqueda, se obtuvo siete artículos que responden la pregunta PICO de manera parcial, sin embargo seis de ellos fueron eliminados según criterios de inclusión-exclusión, mientras que el artículo restante fue sometido a la lectura crítica, en la cual se obtuvo un nivel de evidencia media y un grado de recomendación I. El estudio analizado plantea la importancia de utilizar instrumentos validados para valorar el desarrollo y discute el rol de los profesionales de enfermería en el proceso de vigilancia del desarrollo. Se concluye que la evidencia se clasifica como de mediana calidad y no responde de manera directa a la pregunta clínica formulada, sin embargo, en el estudio se destaca la función del profesional de enfermería a cargo de la valoración y vigilancia del desarrollo infantil, aun cuando se plantea mejoras.
FDA Approval Summary: Daratumumab for Treatment of Multiple Myeloma After One Prior Therapy
Authors: Bhatnagar Vishal , Gormley Nicole J. , Luo Lola , Shen Yuan Li , Sridhara Rajeshwari , Subramaniam Sriram , Shen Guoxiang , Ma Lian , Shord Stacy , Goldberg Kirsten B. , Farrell Ann T. , McKee Amy E. , Pazdur Richard 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
On November 21, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted regular approval to daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. Approval was based on two randomized, open-label trials in which daratumumab was added to these backbone therapies. The MMY3003 trial demonstrated substantial improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) when daratumumab was added to lenalidomide and dexamethasone compared with lenalidomide and dexamethasone alone. The estimated median PFS had not been reached in the daratumumab arm and was 18.4 months in the control arm (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.37; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.27–0.52; p &lt; .0001), representing a 63% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death. Similar results were observed in the MMY3004 trial comparing the combination of daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone with bortezomib and dexamethasone. The estimated median PFS was not reached in the daratumumab arm and was 7.2 months in the control arm (HR = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.28–0.53; p &lt; .0001), representing a 61% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death. The most frequently reported adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 20%) in MMY3003 were infusion reactions, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle spasm, cough, and dyspnea. The most frequently reported adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 20%) in MMY3004 were infusion reactions, diarrhea, peripheral edema, upper respiratory tract infection, and peripheral sensory neuropathy. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia have been added to the Warnings and Precautions of the drug label.
Diarrhoea, nutrition and oral rehydration therapy: awareness, attitude and practices among mothers of children under five years
Authors: Gandra Nayantara Rao , Farooqui Dilnaaz 
Published: September 2017

Background: Lack of knowledge about the preventive and therapeutic measures pose a barrier in the management of diarrhoea in children.Methods: This study was conducted to assess awareness and attitude among mothers of children <5 years, towards diarrhea, feeding practices during diarrhoea, awareness and use of oral rehydration therapy (ORT). A standard questionnaire including handwashing practice, sanitation, personal hygiene, feeding practice, knowledge about disease was the assessmetn tool.Results: Of 300 mothers, 190 (62.60%) were in 20-30 years age group. Mean±SD age was 24.5±2.47 years. Literates were 78.67%; majority belonged to class III (37.69%) and IV (23.32%) socioeconomic class. Disease awareness was low (71.86%) and 68.03% were unaware of complications. Teething (32.64%), contaminated food and water (29.32%) were the main causes. Rice based food considered best (45.96%) followed by fruit juices (21.98%), boiled saboo daana (20.65%). Breast feed continued in 73.93%, solid food in 27.30%. Bottle feeding (92%) was preferred for top feeding and cleaning the bottle with boiling water was the most practiced (68.0%) method. Knowledge on oral rehydrating fluids was adequate (Home made salt and sugar solution (66.0%) and oral hydration solution (80.0%)); knowledge on correct preparation was inadequate. Not practicing proper hand wash (50.55%), wrong dilution (69.50%) and use of unsafe water (29.49%) were correctable factors. There was insufficient knowledge (89.50%) about quantity of fluid to be restored.Conclusions: There is an urgent need to educate mothers on initial fluid replacement and hygienic practices to be followed during diarrhoea apart from improving handwashing practice, sanitation, feeding practice, knowledge about disease.
Ser professor-tutor online a partir das contribuições do Sistema de Zonas de Desenvolvimento
Authors: Santos Priscila Costa , Maciel Diva Albuquerque 
Published: September 2017

O presente artigo tem por objetivo discorrer sobre as implicações na formação profissional do professor-tutor online a partir das contribuições do Sistema de Zonas de Desenvolvimento. Para tal, utilizamos como suporte teórico as contribuições do Sistema de Zonas de Desenvolvimento, conceito amplamente difundido por teóricos como Vygotsky e Valsiner. O trabalho, de cunho qualitativo, foi desenvolvido no contexto de um curso online ofertado para cerca de 26.000 professores-cursistas de um Estado da Federação. O curso obteve 95% de índice de aprovação. Para as análises foram considerados as entrevistas de três professores-tutores e de uma professora-supervisora, assim como, o Relatório Final do curso. Constatouse a necessidade de maior direcionamento das entidades governamentais para a regulamentação das atividades do professor-tutor bem como o seu papel essencial nas atividades online.Palavras-chave: Professor, Professor-tutor, Tutor, Sistema de zonas de desenvolvimento.Being online teacher from the contributions Zone System Development AbstractThe purpose of this article is to discuss the implications and the contributions of the Zone System Development in the professional formation of online teacher. For this, we use as theoretical support and the contributions of the Development Zone System, concept widely diffused by theoreticians like Vygotsky and Valsiner. The qualitative work was developed in the context of an online course offered to about 26.000 teachers from a State of Brazil. The course had 95% approval rate. For the analyzes, we considered interviews of three online teachers and one online supervisor, as well as the Final Report of the course. It was verified the need for greater targeting of government entities to regulate the activities of online teacher as well as their essential role in online activities. Keywords: Teacher, Online teacher, Zone system development.
Videoaulas em primeira pessoa: suas características e sua contribuição para a EaD
Authors: Pereira Guilherme de Carvalho , Magalini Lidiane Maria 
Published: September 2017

Desde o início da utilização das ferramentas de vídeo para a educação a distância, vários modelos surgiram de maneira a contribuir com a interação entre aluno e professor. Dentre eles se encontra um modelo de videoaula por meio da captura da tela do computador para ensino de funcionalidades computacionais, entre outros conteúdos. Por utilizar o recurso de câmera subjetiva, tem focalização em primeira pessoa e, assim como no cinema e videogames, proporciona ao aluno-espectador o efeito de imersão e agenciamento, aproximando-o do professor, de quem observa e reproduz as ações. Como ferramenta prática para a EaD mediada por tecnologia, a videoaula em primeira pessoa pode auxiliar no aprendizado dos alunos, no trabalho dos professores e na gestão das instituições.Palavras-chave: Videoaula, Primeira pessoa, Screencast.2 Video Lessons in First Person: their Characteristics and their Contribution to Distance Education AbstractSince the beginning of the use of video tools for distance education, many models for the interaction between student and teacher have emerged. Among those, it is found the screencast model for teaching computer features and other content. By using the subjective camera view and first-person focus, like in the movies and video games, the student is provided with the immersion and agency effects, and is brought closer to the teacher whose actions can be observed and reproduced. As a practical tool for distance education mediated by technology first-person video lessons can help students in the learning process, the teachers work and the management of institutions.Keywords: Video Lessons, First person, Screencast.
Promoção do Pensamento Crítico em Alunos Universitários: o Uso do Fórum de Discussão no Ensino a Distância
Authors: Da Silva Fábio Luiz , Muzardo Fabiane Tais , Lyra Juliana Chueire 
Published: September 2017

O desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico é um dos objetivos do ensino, tanto no presencial quanto na modalidade a distância (EaD). No ensino a distância, o contato face a face entre professor e aluno é substituído pela interação por meio de ferramentas virtuais de aprendizagem, com destaque para os fóruns de discussão on-line. Esta pesquisa buscou refletir sobre a possibilidade de os fóruns desenvolverem o pensamento crítico dos alunos. Para isso realizou-se um estudo de caso com 28 alunos que cursavam licenciatura na modalidade a distância. Os participantes foram divididos em grupo de controle e grupo experimental; este foi submetido a intervenções no fórum baseadas na Taxionomia de Bloom revisada. O desempenho dos alunos foi analisado por meio da aplicação de pré-teste e pós-teste. Os resultados obtidos indicam que, no caso estudado, não houve diferença significativa entre os dois grupos. Apesar disso, acreditamos que o fórum pode colaborar para o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico caso faça parte de uma remodelagem dos ciclos de formação dos cursos.Palavras-chave: Pensamento crítico, Fórum de discussão on-line, Taxionomia de Bloom.Development of Critical Thinking in College Students: the Usage of On-line Discussion ForumsAbstract The development of critical thinking is one of the objectives of education, as much on classroom education as in distance education (Ead). In distance education, the face to face contact between professor and student is replaced byvirtual tools for learning, with emphasis on the online discussion forums. This research seeks to reflect about the possibility that the forums develop the students critical thinking skills. For that, a case study was carried out with 28 students who attended to licentiate degree classes on the distance education mode. The participants were divided in Control Group and Study Group, being the latter one submitted to interventions on the forum based on revised Blooms taxonomy. The students performance was analyzed by means of usage of pre-test and post-test. The results obtained indicate that, in the case studied, there wasnt any substantial difference between the two groups.Despite this, we believe that the forum can contribute to the development of critical thinking if it is part of a reshaping of the course cycles.Keywords: Critical thinking, Online discussion forums, Blooms taxonomy.
Educação sobre Drogas: Possibilidades da EaD na Formação Continuada de Professores
Authors: Coelho Francisco José Figueiredo , Monteiro Simone 
Published: September 2017

A partir de uma revisão exploratória da produção acadêmica nacional e internacional e documental no Brasil, este artigo discute o potencial e as possibilidades da Educação a Distância (EaD) no desenvolvimento de processos formativos sobre drogas para professores do ensino fundamental e médio. Tal recorte se justifica pelo acesso e uso de drogas, principalmente o álcool, entre estudantes brasileiros na faixa de 13 a 15 anos e pelo despreparo dos educadores para abordar o tema drogas no contexto escolar. A partir dos achados da revisão, são elencados diversos argumentos sobre as contribuições da formação continuada de professores da rede pública sobre drogas na modalidade EaD, que visam estimular a sua implementação nas unidades de ensino do país.Palavras-chave: Drogas, Educação sobre drogas, Educação a distância, Formação de professores, Formação continuada. Drug Education: Possibilities of Distance Learning Mode in Teacher Training Abstract Based on an exploratory review of national/international academic papers and documentary production developed in Brazil, this article discusses both the potential and possibilities of Distance Education (EaD) in the development of drug training processes for teachers from elementary and middle school. Such perspective is justified by the access and use of drugs, mainly alcohol, by Brazilian students between 13 and 15 years and addresses the lack of preparation of the educators to approach the drugs theme in the school context. Based on the findings of the review, several arguments on the contributions of continuing education of teachers of the public network on drugs in the EaD modality are presented. These results aim to stimulate the EaD implementation in the country's educational units.Keywords: Drugs, Drug Education, Distance education, Teacher trai
Editorial V.7 n.2 - Do Cérebro ao Coração
Authors: Moreno Esteban Lopez 
Published: September 2017

A cada nova edição da Revista EaD em Foco, convidamos algum dos inúmeros artistas que fazem parte da talentosa equipe da Fundação Cecierj para compor uma imagem para a capa. O procedimento é simples: enviamos a maior quantidade possível de artigos que comporão a edição e, baseando-se no conteúdo, eles produzem algumas propostas, que são avaliadas pelo nosso conselho editorial até chegarmos a um consenso final. Todos nós temos uma opinião bastante própria sobre a estética (como se muito soubéssemos!) e isso acaba gerando um diálogo instigante e diferente do pão de cada dia. Desta vez, o nosso artista escolhido foi o Fábio Andrezzo, que compôs também as três edições de 2015 e a última de 2014, além da identidade visual de nossa página eletrônica. Ficamos de pronto satisfeitos com a proposta de um cérebro sendo carregado, uma metáfora cibercultural do conhecimento subindo ao cérebro potencializado pela EaD. Aliás, um tema que já foi explorado no v. 6, n. 1 (2016) por outro artilheiro das artes, o Fernando Romeiro. No entanto, depois de finalizarmos esta edição, é preciso confessar que, ao menos para este editor que vos escreve, hoje o órgão mais representativo deveria ser o coração. Que fique claro, não há nada contra a proposta do Andrezo, mas foi o coração quem mais sofreu, vibrou e pulsou acelerado nos últimos quatro meses. Nesse período, vivemos momentos de ansiedade, mudanças (incluindo de endereço institucional) e graves apertos em função da crise financeira que ainda assola o Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Mesmo assim, mantivemos a edição praticamente no prazo, e, ainda melhor, com 17 artigos, todos bem qualificados e que nos honram pela competência e interesse por termos sido escolhidos como veículo de divulgação. Foi também o coração desses diferentes autores que motivou esse encontro. É preciso destacar também a preciosa colaboração da professora Carmelita Portella a partir deste número. Diferentemente dos outros editoriais, desta vez não sumarizaremos os artigos. Os títulos falam por sí, os resumos complementam e o artigo é a refeição completa. Segue apenas um pedido: caso algum dos artigos mereça o seu interesse pela qualidade e pertinência, considere divulgá-lo ou, se for o caso, citá-lo em sua próxima publicação. Há, em cada página dos artigos, um mecanismo fácil de gerar citações em qualquer um dos principais formatos (ABNT, APA, BibTex etc.), além de um sistema de pesquisa em todo o conteúdo da revista, sempre na barra vertical à direita. É esse tipo de colaboração que engrandece o trabalho de todos que participaram desta e das outras edições. De coração mais tranquilo,que possamos ter todos uma ótima leitura,Esteban Moreno (editor chefe).