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A interiorização da educação superior no Brasil: caso de Mato Grosso
Authors: Rieder Arno 
Published: August 2012

Aborda-se a interiorização e expansão da Educação Superior Pública Estadual no Mato Grosso(MT), Brasil. Em 1978 nasce o Instituto de Ensino Superior de Cáceres-IESC; estadualizado em 1985. Até 1990 atende apenas Cáceres. Depois se expande, interiorizando-se para outras regiões de MT, então com o nome de Fundação de Ensino Superior de Mato Grosso (FESMAT). Em 1993 assume o nome de Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso (UNEMAT), sendo credenciado como tal em 1999. Em Cáceres está a sede Administrativa e o Campus pioneiro. Entre 1990-2002, através de estrutura multi-Campiatende Sinop, Colider, Alta Floresta, Luciara, Nova Xavantina, Alto Araguaia, Barra do Bugres, Tangará da Serra, Pontes e Lacerda. Entre 1998-2002 implanta um processo de expansão-2 de áreas e formatos ofertados. A partir dosCampi, atende outros municípios, através de programas e turmas especiais. A UNEMAT começou do sonho de um povo sofrido, mas determinado e audaz; faz 30 anos, cuja consolidação, teve vários episódios de luta de classes, idéias e ideais, sempre, na hora certa, com respaldo de seu povo. Graças a existência da Educação Superior(ES) no interior de MT, há progressão sustentada do desenvolvimento local. É a primeira de MT, que implantou Licenciatura Plena em Computação e ES Indígena.
Educación superior pública en América Latina: características y desafíos
Authors: Vargas Guiselle María Garbanzo 
Published: August 2012

La autora realiza una caracterización sobre los principales retos y desafíos que enfrenta la educación superior pública, en especial desde la década de los 90, en el contexto de América Latina. Se parte del papel que ha desempeñado la educación superior pública como promotora de la democracia, estratégica en la modernización política, la legitimidad y estabilidad política, así como su rol fundamental en la movilidad social y en la trasmisión de la cultura. Se hace referencia a las exigencias que la desafiante sociedad actual espera de las instituciones de educación superior pública, ante las cuales se espera una capacidad de respuesta en forma competitiva según la desafiante y emergente sociedad del conocimiento, asegurando así su desarrollo y sostenibilidad social, eso sí en busca de un proyecto educativo y social más inclusivo.
Avaliação das possibilidades de implantação do balanced scorecard em instituições de ensino superior
Authors: Scharmach Andreia Luciana da Rosa , Domingues Maria José Carvalho de Souza , Carvalho Carlos Eduardo , Machado Nelson Santos 
Published: August 2012

O aumento da competição entre as Instituições de Ensino Superior – IES exige que os gestores destas instituições reconheçam a importância da busca de padrões de eficiência em sua gestão. Nesse sentido este trabalho busca contribuir com estudos sobre as possibilidades e limitações da aplicação do Balanced Scorecard em IES do sul do Brasil. Para tanto se buscou identificar as diretrizes existentes na instituição, a compreensão de informações dos gestores e por fim, apresentar diretrizes para aplicação do modelo de gestão. A pesquisa aconteceu em duas fases: a primeira fase foi qualitativa, com delineamento exploratório no qual foram realizados procedimentos de pesquisa documental e de campo, realizada através de entrevistas com os gestores estratégicos. A segunda fase foi quantitativa descritiva com aplicação de questionários aos gestores estratégicos e táticos da instituição. Os resultados demonstram que a Universidade pesquisada possui algumas diretrizes preliminares para aplicação do BSC como a visão, a missão e informações sobre o ambiente organizacional. Os gestores percebem a importância da implementação de um modelo de gestão que delineie ações futuras para a competitividade da instituição, mas com adaptações considerando as características peculiares deste tipo de organização. Os resultados ainda apontam que a universidade estudada possui mais possibilidades que limitações para a aplicação do modelo.
As Instituições de Ensino Superior no Brasil: desafios e perspectivas para os gestores do século XXI - fundamentos em Pedro Demo e Pierre Bourdieu
Authors: Souza Angela Maria Andrade Marinho de 
Published: August 2012

Este artigo trata dos desafios da Educação Superior Brasileira – fundamentos em Demo e Bourdieu referentes em especial a Universidade do século XXI. Apresenta o funcionamento deste nível de ensino, de forma dialética, tendo em vista os gargalos que dificultam fazer pesquisa e educação no Brasil, especialmente, que tenham resultados positivos para a sociedade evidenciando o compromisso social a partir de suas reais finalidades. Parte-se de um aporte teórico bibliográfico, cuja análise objetiva chamar a atenção dos gestores acadêmicos e demais profissionais da Educação Superior, para a necessidade urgente de pensar a educação superior do século XXI, a função dos docentes e o perfil da Universidade, considerando os pressupostos do Paradigma Crítico. É importante discutir os rumos das Universidades Brasileiras e a formação dos novos profissionais. Investir em pesquisa e educação é investir em desenvolvimento. Daí o embate da comunidade científica em garantir a existência de um Conselho Deliberativo com a participação de todas as entidades científicas nacionais, para definir a destinação dos recursos e os rumos que a Universidade tomará neste terceiro milênio. A pesquisa que evidencie compromisso social com o seu entorno para se institucionalizar de forma adequada, requer conexão com o ensino e com a extensão.
Continuity of Prescription Medication Use Among Adults Leaving State Prison
Authors: Dague Laura , McNamara Cici , Westergaard Ryan , Look Kevin A. , Burns Marguerite 
Published: February 2025

ImportanceIdentifying prescription needs of adults returning from prison can inform intervention design to mitigate high morbidity and mortality during reentry to the community.ObjectiveTo characterize the prevalence and factors associated with continuity of medication use for treatment of chronic illness among adults returning to the community from prison.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis retrospective cohort study linked administrative records and prescription claims from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and the Medicaid program. The study included all adults (aged 18-64 years) released from a Wisconsin state correctional facility between April 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, after incarceration of at least 31 days who enrolled in Medicaid within the month of release. Analyses were conducted between May 2022 and May 2024.ExposureReceipt of a prescription medication commonly used for treatment of certain chronic conditions during the last 3 months of incarceration.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe primary outcome was medication continuity, which was defined as having a prescription medication claim in the first 6 months after release that was within the same chronic condition therapeutic class as the medication received during the last 3 months of incarceration.ResultsThis cohort study included 13 792 individual releases representing 12 960 individuals from the Wisconsin state prison system who immediately enrolled in Medicaid upon release. These individuals had a mean (SD) age of 35.5 (10.5) years; 89.5% were male. In terms of race, 38.5% of individuals were Black and 57.2% were White. For one-third of individual Medicaid-enrolled releases (4302 [31.2%]), the individual received a prescription medication for a chronic condition. Prescription continuity was observed for 51.7%, with variability across drug class ranging from less than 20.0% to 71.6%. Classes with the highest continuity (eg, thyroid agents) were also those that treated serious chronic conditions, although gaps between realized and clinically recommended care remained. Continuity varied by race, sex, and age. Individuals with continuity were more likely to have had an outpatient visit in the 6 months following release than those without continuity (93.9% vs 55.6%; P &amp;lt; .001) despite similar Medicaid enrollment.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this study, prescription continuity between prison release and the community was limited, even for drugs with high clinical need and relevance for population health and especially among individuals who did not receive outpatient care in the 6 months post incarceration. These findings suggest that effective transitional care interventions may need to include increased emphasis on connecting with clinicians.
Academic Community Partnership in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and Early Mortality
Authors: Jillella Anand P. , Lee Sandra J. , Altman Jessica K. , Luger Selina M. , Tallman Martin S. , Foran James M. , Bradshaw Danielle , Law Lisa Y. , Bryan Locke J. , Abou Zahr Abdallah , Begna Kebede H. , Perl Alexander E. , Vadakara Joseph J. L. , Qamar Rubina , Bergan Raymond C. , Fisch Michael J. , Carlos Ruth C. , Wagner Lynne I. , Kota Vamsi K. , Litzow Mark R. 
Published: February 2025

ImportanceAcute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is an acute illness that presents with cytopenia, infections, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Achieving remission has been shown to make a major difference in patient outcomes; however, early death rates in the first month have been as high as 30% due to acute presentation, comorbidities, the rarity of APL, and clinician inexperience.ObjectiveTo develop treatment strategies that would decrease estimated 1-month mortality from 30% to below 15%.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn this nonrandomized clinical trial, a treatment algorithm that focused on supportive care was used to prevent early death in patients with APL treated at academic and community health centers between August 2017 and July 2021. Because of the rarity of the disease, expert support was available 24/7 from 7 designated APL experts at 6 participating academic lead centers, and included an additional 293 community centers. When a patient presented with APL, an expert was contacted and a consensus treatment plan was developed using the algorithm and expert suggestions. There were no exclusion criteria and all patients with a confirmed diagnosis of APL regardless of age or comorbid conditions were enrolled. Expert support was provided throughout induction. Initial data analysis was conducted May 2023.Main Outcomes and MeasuresOne-month mortality; additional objectives were to compare outcomes in academic and community centers and assess 1-year and overall survival.ResultsA total of 201 patients were enrolled from 43 centers; 62 at lead centers and 139 from 37 community centers. The median age was 53 years (range, 18-91 years), with 72 patients (35.8%) who were aged 60 years or older; 105 patients (52.2%) were male. Fifty-two patients (26.4%) were diagnosed with high-risk APL. The 1-month mortality rate was 6 deaths of 201 patients (3.0%; 95% CI, 1.1%-6.4%) after adjusting for 1 interim analysis. In a secondary analysis using the Kaplan-Meier method, the 1-month overall survival (OS) rate was 97.0% (95% CI, 93.5%-98.6%) and the 1-year OS rate was 94.5% (95% CI, 90.3%-96.9%).Conclusions and RelevanceIn this nonrandomized clinical trial, use of an algorithm combined with expert support resulted in a dramatic decrease in early death in academic and community centers. Population-wide survival improved in this highly curable disease, which suggests that implementing an accessible support system with APL experts for comanagement is the most logical next step.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03253848
Online Intervention for Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Authors: Nguyen-Feng Viann N. , Frazier Patricia A. , Liu Yuchen , Feddema Erin , Wils Benjamin , Nikcevich Elizabeth , Stockness Ali , Lim Kelvin O. , Hu Amanda C. , Butcher Lisa , Misono Stephanie 
Published: February 2025

ImportanceVoice-related perceived control is the extent to which a person feels they can control their voice condition and/or their response to it. Given the interaction of psychological factors and voice outcomes, an intervention targeting psychological factors may be a helpful adjunct to clinical voice care.ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a perceived control intervention adapted for adult patients with muscle tension dysphonia and to compare its outcomes with those of a voice education program.Design, Settings, and ParticipantsThis was a pilot randomized clinical trial using mixed methods and including adults with muscle tension dysphonia from academic otolaryngology clinics from July 8, 2018, to December 8, 2019. Participants were randomized to the voice education program or the perceived control intervention, and feasibility and acceptability of both were assessed using quantitative and qualitative measures. Data analyses were performed from October 1, 2023, to March 5, 2024.Main Outcomes and MeasuresVoice-related impairment was measured using the Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10). Psychological factors were measured using the voice-related Perceived Present Control Scale, Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI), and Perceived Stress Scale-4. Open-ended participant responses were analyzed following consensual qualitative research methods.ResultsIn all, 50 participants (mean [SD] age, 51.0 [15.9] years; 34 women [68%]); 27 were randomly assigned to receive the voice education program and 23 were randomly assigned to the perceived control intervention. Forty participants (80%) completed the study, which demonstrated the feasibility of both options. Outcomes of both the perceived control intervention and the voice education program were acceptable. Change in VHI-10 was heterogeneous, modest overall, and similar in the perceived control (−2.44; 95% CI, −4.25 to −0.63) and education (−2.94; 95% CI, −4.12 to −1.76) arms. Perceived control (secondary outcome) was higher, and exploratory outcomes (ie, somatic concerns, depression, anxiety, and perceived stress) were lower overall between pretest and posttest assessments. Qualitative analyses showed an overall decrease in negative voice-related emotions, fatigue, and negative self-image over the course of the perceived control intervention, and an interest in curated information in the voice education program.Conclusions and RelevanceThis pilot randomized clinical trial indicates that both the perceived control intervention and voice education program appear promising for further development. Online interventions are of interest to people with voice disorders, and future work may benefit from taking individual differences into account.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03576365
A Comparison of Different Transfer Techniques in Evaluating Specimen Adequacy in FNAB: An Unexplored Topic
Authors: Karagülle Mehmet , Arslan Fatma Zeynep , Ozcan Burcu , Gedik Arzu Algun 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionThis study compared two conventional smear methods during FNAB: The method where the green part of the syringe is touched to the slide (Technique 1) and the method where the contents are rapidly sprayed (Technique 2). We investigated differences in specimen adequacy, diagnostic outcomes, and variations among pathological subgroups.MethodsFNAB was performed on 128 lesions from 119 patients, and the samples were classified according to the Bethesda System. The two transfer techniques were compared in terms of cell count and diagnostic results.ResultsOf the 128 lesions, 93 were diagnosed as adenomatous nodules. No significant difference was found in the nondiagnostic result rates between the methods. The p‐value was found to be 0.65. The average cell count in Technique 1 was 1.95 (min: 0, max: 3+, SD: 1.03), while in Technique 2 it was 1.91 (min: 0, max: 3+, SD: 1.07). Although Technique 1 resulted in a slightly higher positive cell detection, the two techniques were not superior to each other in terms of cell count. The p‐value was found to be 0.87. When both techniques were used together, more diagnoses could be made in more patients compared to when each technique was used separately. However, statistically, the combined use of both techniques was not superior to Technique 1 (p = 0.16) or Technique 2 (p = 0.083).ConclusionBoth techniques showed similar nondiagnostic rates. Technique 1 resulted in a slight increase in the average positive cell count, whereas Technique 2 may be preferred due to its simplicity and safety. It was also found that neither technique provided a clear superiority over the other, and using both techniques together was not superior to either Technique 1 or Technique 2. In determining standard FNAB procedures and improving diagnostic accuracy, factors such as nodule characteristics and needle caliber, along with smear techniques, should also be considered. Larger‐scale studies are necessary to validate these findings and improve FNAB practices.
Contributing to China's Biodiversity Conservation: The Role of Nature Education
Authors: Yang Liwei , Li Qiao , Li Yan , Yan Lei , Munkhsaikhan Anujin 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTOngoing biodiversity loss has far‐reaching implications for human well‐being and survival. To address the accelerating rate of biodiversity loss, the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) prioritized “Strengthening Biodiversity Publicity and Education” as a key agenda item throughout its process, both during the initial phase in Kunming, China, in 2021 and the second phase held in Montreal, Canada, in 2022. Nature education, which has emerged as a useful approach toward achieving sustainable development goals, is intrinsic to raising public awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation. Despite many countries employing this kind of strategy, nature education was introduced relatively late in China, and its role in biodiversity conservation remains underexplored. Few studies have proposed frameworks for integrating nature education into biodiversity conservation efforts. This study aims to fill this gap by establishing a framework for biodiversity conservation in China that incorporates nature education. It also examines how nature education supports biodiversity conservation, clarifies the relationship between the two, and analyzes the current practices and challenges of nature education in China. The findings provide a reference for developing an efficient nature education system that fosters sustainable interactions between human beings and nature.
The tentacles of surveillance: Cephalopods and United States satellite intelligence
Authors: Bickford Andrew 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis article examines the symbol placed on a US spy satellite, National Reconnaissance Office Launch–39 (NROL‐39). In 2013, NROL‐39 was launched into space, the payload vehicle and mission patch emblazoned with a gigantic octopus, its tentacles surrounding the globe, and the words “Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach” written below the globe. Spy satellites are not new, but what is new here is the explicit use of a known symbol of threat and domination by a United States intelligence agency and the stories it crafts around fear and domination. NROL‐39 is an insight into how a US intelligence organization pictures itself, its role, and its targets. NROL‐39 gives us a glimpse behind the mask of the security state and what this tells us about the worldview and political imaginaries of the people behind it. The use of a symbol traditionally associated with political repression and threat gives us insight into how security officials think about satellites, intelligence collection, security, domination, and enemies. It is an opening into the militarized imaginary of satellite intelligence, technological capabilities, propaganda and psychological operations, and the further militarization and politicization of space.
Survey on Latest Advances in Natural Language Processing Applications of Generative Adversarial Networks
Authors: Koç Canan , Özyurt Fatih , Iantovics Lazsla Barna 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTData mining and natural language processing (NLP) are fundamental fields that interact in many ways. Text mining shares many topics, such as sentiment analysis and content understanding. Combining these two fields enables more efficient mining of text data and the extraction of valuable information. In particular, the GAN (Generative Adversarial Network) architecture has achieved success in image generation and has started to be used on text data. However, training GANs is fraught with difficulties due to the complexity of text data. Linguistic studies show important differences between languages. Language is characterized by fluidity, ambiguity, and context‐sensitive interpretations, and text‐generating GAN models can struggle to deal with these complexities. The interaction between data quality, language structure, and complex interpretation can lead to inconsistency and ambiguity in the text production of GAN models. These problems are particularly pronounced when complexities such as semantic subtleties, idiomatic expressions, and context‐dependent usages come into play. Text generation is an area of GAN models used in NLP to generate language and enrich text‐based applications. Work in this area can contribute to analyzing, classifying, and processing text data. Many methods and techniques have been proposed to improve the performance of text GANs. However, some problems may be encountered in the optimization of these methods. Therefore, it is essential to use optimized methods. In conclusion, GANs can be an important tool to improve text generation in NLP. Still, they require continuous research and innovation to deal with factors such as language complexity and data quality.
Selected issues in the upper bound theorem of plasticity
Authors: Alexandrov Sergei , Lyamina Elena , Jeng Yeau‐Ren 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe paper reviews the upper bound theorem in rigid plasticity, emphasizing its application to analyzing and designing metal forming processes. Two formulations of the theorem are considered. The peculiarities in applying the theorem to non‐stationary and stationary processes are discussed. Special attention is devoted to friction boundary conditions. General methods of constructing trial velocity fields are presented. On the other hand, routine upper bound solutions based on the von Mises yield criterion are not reviewed, though their applied significance is not questionable. The article ends with a simple numerical example that illustrates all qualitative features of the theorem considered.
African Perspectives of Trustworthy AI: An Introduction
Authors: Eke Damian Okaibedi , Wakunuma Kutoma , Akintoye Simisola , Ogoh George 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In 2024, the EU AI Act became the first-ever comprehensive legal framework on AI in the world as Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The fundamental aim of this Act and other policy measures such as EU AI innovation Package and the Coordinated Plan on AI, is to foster Trustworthy AI in Europe and beyond; to ensure that Europeans can trust what AI can offer.
Context-Aware Africa-Led Designing of Responsible Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Authors: Zimba Michael , Jouini Maha , Ndaka Angella K. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a general purpose technology (GPT), which is currently enjoying increasing use in strategic decision-making and military affairs. The AI revolution brings significant changes into the current and future socio-economic national and international systems, with AI applications expected to tilt the global balance of power in favour of actors who strategically invest and use this emerging technology. AI-assisted automation is also changing prevailing socio-economic production models on the global scale, and sooner or later, these technologies are expected to exert systemic impacts on the current global order. However, the distribution of AI technologies and skills is not uniform, with the global north dominating the space. Even within the global south, Africa lags way behind other continents.