bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
استخدام تطبيقات ومنصات التعليم الإلكتروني " التعليم عن بعد" في مؤسسات التعليم العالي خلال جائحة كورونا: دراسة تطبيقية على كلية الإعلام بجامعة بنغازي
Authors: خليل فرحات , المرضي عبد الله , ثابت رحمة 
Published: December 2023

هدفت هذه الدراسة للتعرف على أكثر التطبيقات ومنصات التعليم الإلكتروني "التعليم عن بعد" استخداماً خلال فترة الحظر وإغلاق المؤسسات التعليمية والتي من بينها كلية الإعلام بجامعة بنغازي محل الدراسة ، كما هدفت أيضاء لمعرفة الآلية التي اعتمدت عليها الكلية وأعضاء هيأة التدريس في استمرار المحاضرات عن بعد خلال فترة الحظر والتي استمرت لفصل دراسي كامل ، ورصد الايجابيات والسلبيات لاستخدام المنصات والتطبيقات الالكترونية في التعليم عن بعد، واستخدم الباحثين منهج المسح الإعلامي لإجراء هذه الدراسة ، وأجريت هذه الدراسة على أعضاء هيأة التدريس بالكلية محل الدراسة استخدم معهم أسلوب الحصر الشامل نظرا لقلة عددهم والذي بلغ(75) في حين سحبت عينة طبقية عشوائية نسبية من الطلاب المقيدين في الفصل الثاني خلال العام الجامعي 2020/2021 والبالغ عدد650 طالب وطالبة ، ومن خلال جدول العينات تم تحديد حجم العينة ب 230 مفردة موزعة التخصصات. وتوصلت هذه الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج كان أهمها: إن قناة التيليجرام هي الأكثر استخداما في التعليم الالكتروني عن بُعد من وجهة نظر الطلاب، يليها تطبيق زوم، ثم تطبيقي فيس بوك و وتس أب ، في حين يذكر أي استخدام للتطبيقات والمنصات التعليمية الأخرى.
إن المزج بين الأسلوبين النظري والعملي، وفتح باب النقاش خلال المحاضرات الافتراضية، يُعد الآلية الأكثر استخداماً في التعليم الالكتروني عن بُعد. كما أن توفير الجهد والوقت، وتعلم كيفية التعامل مع التكنولوجيا الحديثة، وإتاحة الفرصة لهم لإظهار مهارتهم واعتمادهم على أنفسهم في التعامل مع مصادر المعلومات من أهم ايجابيات استخدام المنصات والتطبيقات الالكترونية في التعليم عن بُعد. وعدم تناسب الدراسة عن بُعد مع بعض المواد التي تتطلب جانب عملي، والانقطاع المستمر للتيار الكهربائي من أولى الصعوبات التي واجهها الطلاب خلال تلقي محاضراتهم عن بُعد. وبيّنت الدراسة من خلال وجهة أعضاء هيأة التدريس أن هناك اختلاف نوعًا ما في النتائج النهائية لتحصيل الطلاب لصالح التعليم التقليدي.
Aula Virtual, como Herramienta de Apoyo a las Clases Presenciales para Fortalecer el Logro de Aprendizajes Significativos. Una Estrategia de Apoyo como Medio para Extender el Aula de Matemática
Authors: De León De Hernández Inés María , Tuñon Cumbrera Yolanys 
Published: December 2023

Dada la importancia que están adquiriendo en la actualidad las metas establecidas en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, las TIC constituyen un recurso invaluable para lograr el nivel educativo de nuestros niños, jóvenes y adultos en su conjunto. Este cuarto objetivo es la base para mejorar la calidad de vida, el acceso a una educación inclusiva y equitativa y el desarrollo sostenible de una educación de calidad.. El desarrollo de esta investigación respalda el trabajo incansable de los docentes para mantener a la vanguardia a nuestras instituciones educativas, quienes han logrado educar a un número importante de jóvenes en las nuevas tecnologías y aplicaciones educativas. Este estudio propone una adaptación a un entorno educativo virtual en la asignatura Principios de Matematica de la educación inicial-Matemática 105, crea un ecosistema digital con herramientas que pueden ser utilizadas en un entorno web, y apoyada por tutores capacitados y diversas teorías de aprendizaje adaptadas al entorno virtual.
Invasive species over-stabilise the vegetation of a mobile dunefield, Manawatū, New Zealand, disrupting natural succession
Authors: Rapson Gillian L. , Murphy Ashley L. , Smith Angelina R. 
Published: December 2023

Aims: Mobile, coastal dunefields around the world are under threat from invasive plants, which may out-compete native plant species. These aliens may also accelerate stabilisation of the dunes, to the complete exclusion of early successional native flora. In a mobile dunefield we examine the impact of the increasing abundance of alien species on substrate stability and successional trends of the native vegetation. Study area: Tawhirihoe Scientific Reserve, Manawatū, New Zealand. Methods: We recorded species’ covers and environmental factors in quadrats placed randomly over the mobile dunefield, and analysed the vegetation and its successional patterns via multivariate analysis. We explored the degrees of stabilisation and nativeness, referencing changes over the last three decades. Results: Our analysis reveals seven vegetation types, three with a high native component and following an established successional trend, and the others becoming dominated by alien grasses and herbs, and associated with increasing dune stability. Biodiversity is trending towards aliens, especially behind the foredunes, and aliens occupy nearly double the area of the mobile dunefield as do natives. Coverage of unvegetated or mobile sand has declined to 21 % and is projected to decline further. Conclusions: Only the foredunes and dune-slack wetlands are now in a mostly natural state, while native rear dune vegetation is becoming rare, and natural succession appears to be interrupted. Alien species over-stabilise the dunefield, facilitating further alien invasion, the longer-term implications of which are unknown. Intervention to destabilise the dunefield seems the most viable management option.
Taxonomic reference: Nga Tipu o Aotearoa (http://nzflora.landcareresearch.co.nz) [accessed 10 Jan 2023].
« Nous ne serons plus invisibles ! » Une expérience de remobilisation sociale par le théâtre
Authors: Pentecouteau Hugues 
Published: December 2023

Le théâtre du Grain affirme un double positionnement qui est à la fois artistique et politique. Dans le cadre du projet Ressorts , l’initiation au théâtre est présentée comme étant un outil pour penser « la remobilisation sociale ». Articulé autour des quatre objectifs que sont le développement de la confiance en soi, l’engagement, la reconstruction d’une vie sociale et la puissance d’agir individuelle et collective, Ressorts propose à des usagers des minima sociaux de travailler avec des artistes professionnels et de participer à l’écriture d’une pièce de théâtre qu’ils joueront quelques mois plus tard sur une scène nationale. Pendant 9 mois, de manière exploratoire et inductive, j’ai observé et participé au projet Ressorts#5 en interrogeant ses finalités et la manière dont les participants se les approprient et disent en tirer profit pour « se remobiliser ». Selon les dispositions de chacun, la remobilisation prend des formes différentes, plus ou moins stabilisées et, sans doute, plus ou moins pérennes, jusqu’à permettre, dans certains cas, un retour vers l’emploi.
L’accompagnement en formation d’adultes : un paradigme
Authors: Breton Hervé 
Published: December 2023

L’examen des conditions de l’émergence du paradigme de l’accompagnement en formation proposée dans cet article permet de mettre au jour la géographie des controverses qui se sont constituées au gré des différents moments qui en ponctuent le déploiement, de caractériser les métiers relevant des domaines professionnels qui l’organisent, du réseau des concepts qui le structure. C’est à partir de cette mise en perspective que seront saisies les questions éthiques et les dimensions sociopolitiques soulevées par ces métiers, et dont les pratiques oscillent entre individualisation des parcours et accompagnement collectif. La note de synthèse contenue dans ce dossier proposera l’examen des éléments suivants, sur un plan aspectuel, puis intégré : temporalités du cours de la vie adulte et précarité des parcours professionnels, auto-orientation et formation tout au long de la vie, évolution des cadres sociojuridiques du champ professionnel des métiers de l’accompagnement, identification des concepts associés au paradigme de l’accompagnement, mise au jour des questions sociopolitiques et éthiques.
Les formes de la solidarité sociale dans les groupes Facebook trans
Authors: Armangau Yael , Figeac Julien 
Published: December 2023

Cet article décrit les sociabilités et les formes de soutien social entre les membres de groupes Facebook trans. Sur la base d’une enquête par questionnaire réalisée auprès de 405 personnes trans, nous identifions leurs principaux usages de ces groupes (recherche d’information, de conseils, etc.) en précisant qu’ils varient selon l’âge, le niveau d’études et la temporalité des parcours de transition. Deuxièmement, nous réalisons une analyse lexicale des messages postés ( n = 70 488) depuis 2013 dans ces groupes ( n = 24) afin d’identifier les thèmes autour desquels les échanges sont organisés. Cette analyse montre que les ressources des réseaux sociaux numériques permettent aux personnes trans de créer des espaces safe en ligne pour se délivrer des formes renouvelées de solidarités sociales, le plus souvent pour faire collectivement face au « bouclier thérapeutique » français et aux manquements de la prise en charge médicale des parcours trans.
Impact of Protracted War Crisis on Dental Students: A Comparative Multicountry Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Joury Easter , Barngkgei Imad , Al-Batayneh Ola B. , El Tantawi Maha , Alhaffar Bahaa Aldin MHD , Alshalabi Fadi , Aly Nourhan M. , Al-Nahlawi Talal , Abdelgawad Fatma , Bourzgui Farid , Berrezouga Latifa , Amran Abdullah G. , Al-Ansari Asim , Dama Mai A. , El-Swiah Jamal M. , Bacho Riad , Doughan Bassel , Doumit Mounir , Al-Sane Mona , Ibrahim Ousama 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The impact of conflict and war crisis on dental students is poorly understood. Given the prolonged conflicts and political instability in the Arabic-speaking countries, it is crucial to investigate the effect of these conditions on dental students. This study aimed to assess the impact of protracted war on dental students by comparing the personal, university, and wider context challenges they face across war-affected and unaffected countries.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted including a convenience sample of dental students from 13 universities in 12 Arabic-speaking countries. Respondents were those at entry and exit points of their undergraduate dental training. A self-administered paper questionnaire collected anonymized data on sociodemographics, and personal, university, and wider context challenges that students were facing. Multivariable Poisson regression analyses were carried out.

Results:
The overall response rate was 64.8%. The mean age was 21.2 (standard deviation = 2.1) years, with 68% of participants being female. After adjusting for age and sex, dental students in Arabic-speaking countries affected by protracted war crisis were significantly more likely to report wider context challenges compared to their counterparts in unaffected countries (n = 2448; beta = 1.12; 95% confidence interval: 1.10–1.13; P < 0.001).

Discussion:
Dental students in Arabic-speaking countries affected by protracted war crisis were more likely to suffer from wider context challenges such as difficulties in attendance due to the deterioration of security and lack of flexibility of teaching time to accommodate the different circumstances induced by the war crisis. Supporting dental students in areas affected by protracted war crises is needed and may include developing online dental education programs.
Experiences of Rural and Metropolitan Background Applicants in Preparing for and Completing a Regionally Focused Multiple Mini-interview for Admission into a Regional Medical Program
Authors: Fox Jordan L. , Batacan Romeo , Saluja Sonia , Pullen Candice , McGrail Matthew 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
To better target rural background and rurally interested applicants during medical school admission, it is increasingly common for rural medical programs to include multiple mini-interview (MMI) scenarios designed to screen for rural interest. It remains unclear whether the inclusion of regionally/rurally focused MMI scenarios positively impacts the selection of rural background applicants and evidence is limited regarding why rural background applicants may perform worse on the MMI. Therefore, this study explored how rural and metropolitan applicants prepare for and perceive the MMI for admission to a regional medical pathway.

Methods:
A mixed-methods survey was sent to provisional entry regional pathway medical school applicants who had completed an MMI. The survey was distributed before any offers of admission had been released.

Results:
Rural applicants spent less time and money preparing for the MMI and felt less prepared (P < 0.05). However, time and money spent, and resources used to prepare were not associated with feeling more prepared (all P > 0.05). Respondents mostly felt that the MMI process aligned with their expectations (83%), is fair (64%), and helps a rural program select the most suitable applicants (61%). Rural applicants generally felt that they had an advantage over other applicants (61%) while most metropolitan applicants did not (23%; P = 0.002).

Discussion:
Applicants to a regional medical pathway are generally supportive of the MMI process. It appears valuable for applicants to prepare for the MMI by understanding the format and requirements; however, investing substantial time and money does not underpin feeling better prepared. MMI scenarios which include a regional focus are perceived to advantage rural applicants.
Using a Nominal Group Technique to Inform a Curriculum of a Short Learning Programme for Peer Mentor Training in a Health Sciences Context
Authors: Nel Corné , Wolvaardt Jacqueline Elizabeth , Toit Pieter Du 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The purpose of this study was to explore the use of a modified nominal group technique (mNGT) to inform the curriculum of a Short Learning Programme for peer mentors in the Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) program.

Methods:
An mNGT was used to achieve group consensus. Research participants included academic staff and students of the BCMP program called clinical associate (ClinA) students. Two sessions of the nominal group techniques (NGTs) were conducted. Two questions were presented: (1) what should be the learning outcomes of a Short Learning Programme for peer mentors for ClinA students? and (2) what learning activities should be included to achieve the intended learning outcomes?

Results:
mNGT groups were both concluded in < 2 h and the costs involved were minimal. The priority outcomes of academic staff were to promote and encourage a positive, inclusive environment to enhance student morale; and to provide insight into the roles that peer mentors should fulfill. The primary objectives of academic staff were to foster and support a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere to boost student morale, as well as to offer guidance on the responsibilities that peer mentors should undertake. The top priorities of students were to provide insight into the role of a ClinA and the personal development of peer mentors. Learning activities suggested included time management and personal growth of peer mentors, “how to be an effective mentor,” and leadership skills. The outcomes formulated by research participants reflected the graduate attributes listed by the University of Pretoria as well as generic attributes described by international scholars.

Discussion:
A common NGT was an inexpensive and time-saving way to obtain rank-ordered data from research participants. This modified method ensured an equitable and inclusive approach, ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders, and is useful in the development of a curriculum for Short Learning Programmes. Both staff and students converged on common outcomes related to academic, psychosocial, and ClinA role support MeSH Terms: Consensus; Curriculum; Humans; Leadership; Mentors; Students.
Creating Socially Accountable Health Conferences: Guidance from Around the World
Authors: Clithero-Eridon Amy , Le Gary C. , De Maeseneer Jan , Fleg Anthony , Woollard Robert 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Very little attention has been given to the social accountability of conferences, either in action or in scholarship, in particular, of scientific conferences. Concerns that have been raised include: (1) Local communities and regions suffer from ecological pressure caused by conferences, (2) There is limited value to the local community, (3) International conferences take place at locations irrelevant to the topics discussed; hence there is no connection with locals, and (4) It has been the observation of the authors that <10% of participants may come from the region where the conference is organized, which makes it challenging to make a “positive societal impact” locally. We conducted a natural experiment investigating the interactions between academia, conference organizers, and community leaders.

Methods:
We utilized a case study approach to report on the outcomes of two 2022 annual international conferences that seek to improve community health. We used a mixed-methods approach of surveys and interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify the key themes.

Results:
We obtained 358 responses from all six World Health Organization regions. Results from both conferences were split into two categories: the why and the how. A strong consensus among participants is that bi-directional learning between conference organizers and local communities leads to shared understanding and mutual goals. The data emphasize that including communities in academic conferences helps us progress forward from intentions toward demonstrating accountability and reporting impact.

Discussion:
A diversity of perspectives is needed to advance socially accountable health system transformation. Five best practices from conference participants are laid out as a framework to assist in the change: (1) Build trust, (2) provide funding for community member participation, (3) appreciation of local community knowledge, (4) involve the local community in the planning stages, and (5) make the local community part of the conference and learning.
Use of Simulation to Train Uncertified Hospital Orderlies in India
Authors: Saldanha Felicita Livia , D’Cunha Rithesh Joseph , Mahmood Lulu Sherif 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
In India, orderlies are unlicensed hospital assistants instructed to perform delegated tasks under supervision by a licensed health-care giver. They receive on-the-job training, unlike certified nursing assistants. In this study, we have integrated a simulation session in our hospital orderly training program to promote the safe transfer of patients using a low-fidelity mannequin.

Methods:
We conducted an interventional study with a mixed methodology in which 280 orderlies were immersed in a simulation session of transferring a mannequin from a bed to either a wheelchair or stretcher. An observer completed a prevalidated 18-item checklist assessing the team’s performance on a 3-point global rating scale. Quantitative analysis of the data was done using a Paired t-test of the mean scores of the pre- and posttest. Posttraining, the participants completed a satisfaction questionnaire. Structured interviews with their ward in-charges were conducted 3-month posttraining, and the data were analyzed by thematic coding.

Results:
The pre- and posttest scores of team performances for both groups were 33.22 and 45.3, respectively, indicating a statistically significant difference (P < 0.001). Posttraining, the session evaluation revealed that 100% of participants strongly agreed (mean score = 5) that the training was beneficial. The structured interviews revealed improvement in communication and patient interaction without much change in other skills. They found that, overall, this simulation-based training promoted the safe transfer of patients.

Discussion:
Improvement in the team performance scores shows the effectiveness of this methodology in ensuring the secure transfer of patients, as well as better teamwork and communication. The results demonstrate that low-fidelity, low-cost simulation can be used effectively to create a formal training program for hospital orderlies.
Assessment of posterior capsule integrity in posterior polar cataracts using anterior segment OCT
Authors: Elango Mudaliar Ashwini , Bosco Arokiam John , Thanikachalam S , Kavitha Josephine R 
Published: December 2023

Background:
Posterior polar cataracts (PPC) pose a great surgical challenge to ophthalmic surgeons. Main intraoperative surgical concerns are increased risk of posterior capsular rupture (PCR), vitreous loss, and nuclear drop. Traditional assessment of posterior capsule integrity utilizing anterior segment- optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) requires training, and it is a time-consuming process. Recent techniques of posterior capsule assessment need additional software installation, raising the cost of investigation for the patient. This video demonstrates a time-saving method to assess posterior capsular integrity using regular AS-OCT, which can be learnt and practiced easily in outpatient department (OPD).

Purpose:
Ultrasound and 20 D lens mounted on posterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) are some of the popular methods to assess the posterior capsule. Such techniques need training and are laborious. Our technique used to assess posterior capsule integrity in PPC using AS-OCT is simple, time saving, and can be easily practiced.

Synopsis:
The technique described requires AS-OCT lens to be mounted on the lens aperture. The console panel is set to scan on scleral mode. AS-OCT is advanced to capture the cornea, anterior capsule, and posterior capsule. Intact posterior capsule is visualized as a continuous well-defined hyper-reflective layer, and any break in the continuity of this hyper-reflective layer suggests posterior capsule dehiscence, which can further be studied based on literature classifications.

Highlights:
(1) Importance of proper preoperative assessment in cases of PPC. (2) Detailed technique of using anterior segment OCT module in acquiring scans of posterior capsule in PPC. (3) How to find whether the posterior capsule is intact versus dehiscent. (4) Clinical cases showing utility of this technique. (5) Uses and benefits

Video link:
https://youtu.be/AohMG4jT13M