Establishment Of Program Research Articles

Preoperative Risk Factors for Lymphedema in Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Prophylactic lymphatic bypass or LYMPHA (LYmphatic Microsurgical Preventive Healing Approach) is increasingly offered to prevent lymphedema following breast cancer treatment, which develops in up to 47% of patients. Previous studies focused on intraoperative and postoperative lymphedema risk factors, which are often unknown preoperatively when the decision to perform LYMPHA is made. This study aims to identify preoperative lymphedema risk factors in the high-risk inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) population. Retrospective review of our institution's IBC program database was conducted. The primary outcome was self-reported lymphedema development. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify preoperative lymphedema risk factors, while controlling for number of lymph nodes removed during axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), number of positive lymph nodes, residual disease on pathology, and need for adjuvant chemotherapy. Of 356 patients with IBC, 134 (mean age: 51 years, range: 22-89 years) had complete data. All 134 patients underwent surgery and radiation. Forty-seven percent of all 356 patients (167/356) developed lymphedema. Obesity (body mass index > 30) (odds ratio [OR]: 2.7, confidence interval [CI]: 1.2-6.4, p = 0.02) and non-white race (OR: 4.5, CI: 1.2-23, p = 0.04) were preoperative lymphedema risk factors. Patients with IBC are high risk for developing lymphedema due to the need for ALND, radiation, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This study also identified non-white race and obesity as risk factors. Larger prospective studies should evaluate potential racial disparities in lymphedema development. Due to the high prevalence of lymphedema, LYMPHA should be considered for all patients with IBC.

Cost effective quality improvement initiative in lung cancer screening: A single institutional pilot program.

458 Background: US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends lung cancer screening (LCS) with annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for individuals aged 50-80 years with ≥20 pack-year smoking history. Nevertheless, only 4%-13% of eligible individuals are screened nationally. Lung cancer mortality is higher in the South where low socioeconomic status and racial minorities predominate and the screening rate in Alabama is between 4.7% - 7.7%. Thomas Hospital belongs to this catchment area and the goal of our study was to improve LCS with LDCT by embarking on a quality improvement initiative which was commenced as a pilot program for a larger healthcare system (>5 large outpatient clinics with over 12,000 visits/month). Methods: Data were obtained retrospectively by reviewing the electronic medical records of eligible patients for LCS from 01/22 to 01/23 who visited the Thomas Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Clinic (pilot study site). A multidisciplinary team was created involving Thoracic oncologists, radiologists, Thoracic surgeons, resident physicians, and PCPs to identify barriers to LCS and discuss methods on how to improve LCS. We identified areas to be improved on and utilized performance improvement tools such as a Pareto chart and a PICK chart. Data was then collected prospectively. Results: In the initial 12-month period, only 6.95% (total n=185) of patients who qualified for LCS had LDCT done for LCS. The major barriers to screening were poor smoking history documentation, lack of proper identification of screening candidates, lack of awareness of screening guidelines, infrequent follow-up, discrepancies in smoking history within the EMR, and lack of a consistent system for LDCT referral. We identified 4 main initiatives which were introduced monthly, one at a time. The interventions include Educational services/Awareness campaigns on LCS, Distribution of current LCS guidelines in the clinic rooms/offices, Patient self-reported questionnaire on smoking history, and Implementation of an EPIC flag tool for LCS. We reviewed our performance after the interventions and the total LCS after 4 interventions included 48 (47%) patients compared to 102 patients who fit the screening criteria. 5 patients had LDCT ordered but yet to be completed and 6 patients had findings that needed immediate evaluation and received appropriate referrals. Conclusions: Lung cancer screening remains suboptimal in the United States, especially in the southern region. With our approach, the screening rates have increased exponentially only within a few months compared to the previous year and this model is to be adopted by other clinics affiliated with the umbrella health system. LDCT does carry certain risks including false positive results and unnecessary biopsies; hence shared decision-making is needed before ordering the test.

De/colonising Theoretical Literatures and the Educational Qualifications to Unpack the Grotesque Skills Gap in South Africa

The research uses decolonial theory to delineate the conceptualisation of the academic qualifications provided by South African tertiary institutions and their relevance to closing the national skills gap. Decolonising the South African educational system represents a progressive approach that is new to both students and educators. Both government and employers acknowledge a skills shortage in South Africa. However, the question of where the skills should be provided is unanswered. Graduates are expected to have specific skills before entering the labour market. The study uses desktop research that focuses on secondary data to explore the phenomenon. The research has two objectives: to present a decolonial explanation of the relationship between academic qualifications and national skills needs and to explore ways of integrating current academic qualifications offered by educational institutions in South Africa to address the national skills gap. The study explores how the content of the National Qualification Framework and its relevance in skills development can be decolonised. The study found that the existing educational qualification programmes in South African tertiary institutions are unable to address the skills gap effectively due to emerging needs highlighted in recent literature. To address this issue, there is a need to restructure academic qualifications to better align them with the country's skill shortages or explore alternative approaches to aligning knowledge and skills. The study recommends examining the national skills shortage beyond the higher education institutions’ academic structure and looking at other factors, such as workplace discrimination in training and development. Collaboration between stakeholders, employers and tertiary education institutions should be encouraged for curriculum development and alternative means of skills acquisition.

INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN UNIVERSITY LEARNING, TEACHING AND RESEARCH

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the educational process and the scientific work of students, lecturers, researchers and administrators of higher education institutions. There are limited and contradictory recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in the educational process and in the educational programmes of higher education institutions. To define the scope of AI application, there is a need to develop institutional policies for higher education institutions, which will allow the academic community to determine the appropriate scope of AI application in the educational process and prevent the use of AI in areas where ethical norms are violated. The purpose of the article is to summarise and systematise the experience of forming institutional policies for the application of artificial intelligence in education, training and research in higher education institutions using the experience of Kherson State University. The article presents the developed institutional policies for students, lecturers and researchers with recommended and not recommended initiatives for the use of AI in the educational process and research at Kherson State University. The purpose of these institutional policies was to create an inclusive environment of modern digital tools for involving of lecturers of non-professional specialties and define the framework for the use of artificial intelligence in education, teaching, and research of all subjects (participants) of educational activity. The recommendations are aimed at empowering all participants to select educational components creatively and at improving the efficiency of the educational process and research activities through the use of AI tools. Issues requiring further research regarding generative platforms lie in three thematic areas: knowledge base; transparency and ethics; digital transformation of organizations and societies. It is also relevant to create an educational environment that encourages the interaction and dissemination of positive practice of digital transformation of all participants of the educational process.

Strategi Guru Dalam Pembelajaran Menghafal Juz Amma pada Anak Usia Dini di TK Plus Hasyim Asy’ari Pikatan Blitar

This research is based on the condition of researchers in the field that there are at least some Qur'ani programs in early childhood education institutions because of the limited facilities and infrastructure that are inadequate at the institution. The research focus of this thesis is: (1) How is the teacher planning in learning to memorize juz 'amma in early childhood at TK Plus Hasyim Asy'ari Pikatan? (2) How is the implementation of the teacher in learning to memorize juz 'amma in early childhood at TK Plus Hasyim Asy'ari Pikatan? (3) How is the teacher's evaluation in learning to memorize juz 'amma in early childhood at TK Plus Hasyim Asy'ari Pikatan?. The purpose of this study is to find out the strategies used by teachers in learning to memorize juz 'amma, as well as to provide inspiration or reference for other early childhood education institutions that the limitations that exist in the institution do not make it an obstacle for educators to be able to teach the Qur'an. 'an to students well. This study uses a qualitative approach. The type of research used is field research (field research).

Assessment of indicators of students» physical and psychological health in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic

Digitalization of the educational process gradually developed in parallel with the introduction of digital tools into people»s daily lives. Prolonged contact with media can negatively affect students» self-esteem and the awareness of personal value, as well as causes excessive stress. It is particularly noted that any dependence on the use of infor mation technology increases the risk to the health of children and studying adolescents. However, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022), the problem of education digitalization became particularly acute: it was necessary to conduct classes, test stu dents» knowledge, and check homework completely in a remote mode. The need for such an urgent revision of the education system caused rapid development and introduction of new digital technologies into the educational programs of many educational institutions. Despite the fact that at present there is no need to conduct various events remotely, meth ods of blended or distance learning are still present in the activities of many educational organizations. Nevertheless, it is essential to note an unhealthy trend among students that qualitatively affects their health: during the epidemic, the amount of gadget use time sig nificantly increased compared to the norms of the SanPiN. In addition, forced self-isolation had a negative impact on health. Constant presence in the same environment negatively affected the psycho-emotional state of children, entailing general asthenization, a partic ular manifestation of which often was the development of affective disorders. This article discusses the results of an empirical study assessing the impact of distance learning on the physical and psychological state of students. The survey of both students and their parents was conducted. This made it possible to identify subjective and objective assessments of the risk factors impact. Analyzing the results, it becomes obvious that digitalization of the educational process has a negative impact on the psycho-emotional and physical condi tion of students, leading to a loss of educational motivation, behavior changes, decreased performance, and other negative consequences. The relationship between the introduction of distance learning and the development of stress in students was studied.

Barriers and facilitators to sustainable operating theatres: a systematic review using the Theoretical Domains Framework.

The health sector contributes significantly to the climate crisis. Operating theatres in particular are a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and waste, and while there are several evidence-based guidelines to reduce this impact, these are often not followed. We systematically reviewed the literature to identify barriers and facilitators of sustainable behaviour in operating theatres, categorising these using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Medline, Embase, PsychInfo, and Global Health databases were searched for articles published between January 2000 - June 2023, using the concepts: barriers and facilitators, sustainability, and surgery. Two reviewers screened abstracts from identified studies, evaluated quality, and extracted data. Identified determinants were mapped to TDF domains and further themes as required. The results were reported in line with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) and AMSTAR (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews) guidelines. Twenty-one studies were selected for analysis and assessment (seventeen surveys and four interview studies) comprising 8286 participants, including surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists. Eighteen themes across ten TDF domains were identified. The most common barriers to adoption of green behaviours in operating theatres were in domains of: 'knowledge' (N=18) e.g. knowledge of sustainable practices; 'environmental context and resources' (N=16) e.g.'personnel shortage and workload and inadequate recycling facilities; 'social influences' (N=9) e.g. lack of leadership/organisational mandate or support; 'beliefs about consequences' (N=9) e.g. concerns regarding safety. Intention was the most common facilitator, with eleven studies citing it. Despite intentions to adopt sustainable practices in operating theatres, this review identified several barriers to doing so. Interventions should focus on mitigating these, especially by improving staff's knowledge of sustainability practices and working within the environmental context and time pressures. Furthermore, institutional change programmes and policies are needed to prioritise sustainability at the Hospital and Trust level. Additional qualitative work should also be conducted using behavioural frameworks, to more comprehensively investigate barriers and determinants to decarbonise operating theatres.

Problem-based learning for shifting and TVET Electrical Engineering lecturers’ practices: A scoping review

Problem-solving capacity is continuously gathering prominence in the Engineering education programmes of most institutions of higher learning. Embracing problem-based learning is necessary for Electrical Engineering lecturers in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) so as to shift from teacher-centred to student-centred teaching approaches which engage students in the learning process. Despite this, research on the use of problembased learning in TVET contexts by Electrical Engineering lecturers is limited. In this study, we conducted a scoping review to identify those key components which are necessary for the effective implementation of problem-based learning in a TVET Electrical Engineering programme. Our findings indicated that the problem, the facilitator and the students are the three components noted as essential constituents that are vital to the effective implementation of a problem-based learning strategy in TVET Electrical Engineering programmes. Our findings stress that, in addition to the three components, the type and nature of the problem, including the philosophy of the subject or the programme, need to be considered before inculcating problem-solving capabilities in TVET Electrical Engineering lecturers.

Principals’ Leadership and Technology Integration on Secondary Schools’ Management in Khomas Region, Namibia

There are numerous variables that impact innovation integration within the classroom such as educator willingness, availability of equipment, and proficient development of staff. Taking under consideration these components, this paper describes inquire about on innovation integration with a centre on principals’ demeanours. The part of the vital in classroom hone was found to be considerable. The reason of this investigate was to survey the current attitudes concerning innovation integration in schools from the school principal’s viewpoint. Considers cantered on school information-communication innovation (ICT) integration roles mostly concentrate on principals' points of view on their parts for an effective integration arrange. As ICT accessibility increments, they require for a common-sense integration arrange covering more parts and aspects of energetic ICT integration in school management increases too. Innovation authority drives the technology integration program of any instructive institution. School administrators take challenging errands in integrating technology within the classroom. Their parts are basic to ensure that students’ learning in today’s setting is globally relevant.

Refugees and asylum seekers in informal and precarious jobs: early labour market insertion from the perspectives of professionals and volunteers

PurposeThis article aims to explore the engagement of refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) in informal and precarious jobs from a civil society actors' perspective. Despite a burgeoning literature on refugee integration and a focus on institutional integration programmes, little is known about the early insertion of RAS into informal and precarious employment as an alternative to subsidised integration programmes, when these are available.Design/methodology/approachThis article draws on rich qualitative data collected through in-depth interviews with social workers, volunteers and other professionals supporting migrants.FindingsData analysis shows that migrants' insertion in informal jobs and their rejection of integration programmes may be the result of people's need to access financial capital to cover actual and future needs. Although such an engagement may be criticised for hampering RAS’ integration, it can be seen as an important source of agency against insecurity surrounding one's legal status.Originality/valueThis article highlights the importance of legal status precarity in shaping informal workers' agency and perceptions of them, opening up a debate on the relevance of informal work in terms of long-term integration and future migration trajectories.

A Post-Pandemic Needs Assessment Survey of Three Adopted Barangays of AIMS: Basis in the Development of Institutional Outreach Plans and Programs

The community needs assessment of three adopted barangays of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies served as a guide for the Center for Outreach Extension Development in enhancing strategic plans and programs, and in preparing necessary resources and funds.
 In assessing the needs of residents of the three adopted barangays, a descriptive-survey method was applied since it aims to gather the present conditions and situations of the barangays’ residents. The Community Needs Assessment survey instrument involves questions relevant to the subjects of the research and distributed to the respondents. Respondents are representative of each family in the three adopted community beneficiaries. In Barangay 13, there were 21 families; in Barangay Julugan IV, there were 24 families and in Barangay La Isla Bonita, there were 14 families. Convenience sampling was used and families living in the nearby vicinity of the Barangay Hall were the participants. From the result of the survey, most of them were high school graduates and unemployed. Likewise, participants cannot identify their own skills so the majority of the families lack a source of income, and this is a common problem within the three barangays. The suggested trainings that the respondents were willing to attend are training for electronic/ computer/cellphone repair, cooking, dressmaking, and practical electricity. The additional training to the existing program could help families to have a source of income or to be employed. Thus, the members of the adopted community could have a better standard of living through skills trainings.

Socioeconomic, Racial, and Insurance Disparities in Clinical Outcomes After Surgery Among Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Socioeconomic status (SES), race, and insurance type correlate with initial curve severity for patients with idiopathic scoliosis, but less is known regarding how these variables impact surgical outcomes. The objectives of this study were to determine the influence of SES, race, and insurance on preoperative appointment attendance, likelihood of obtaining a preoperative second opinion, brace prescription, missed 6 or 12-month postsurgical appointments, incidence of emergency department visits 0 to 90 days after surgery, and major complications within a year of surgery. A review of 421 patients diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis who underwent surgery at a single high-volume pediatric spinal deformity institution between May 2015 and October 2021 was conducted. Area Deprivation Index, a quantitative measure of SES, was collected. Scores were stratified by quartile; higher scores indicated a lower SES. χ 2 tests for correlation were performed to determine whether clinical outcomes were dependent upon Area Deprivation Index, race, or insurance type; P ≤0.05 was significant. The sample was 313 Caucasian (74%), 69 (16%) black, and 39 (9.3%) other patients. More patients had private versus public insurance (80% vs 20%) and were of higher SES. The likelihood of missing preoperative appointments was higher for black patients ( P = 0.037). Those with lower SES missed more postoperative appointments and received less bracing and second opinions ( P = 0.038, P = 0.017, P = 0.008, respectively). Being black and publicly insured correlated with fewer brace prescriptions ( P < 0.001, P = 0.050) and decreased rates of obtaining second opinions ( P = 0.004, P = 0.001). Patients with idiopathic scoliosis surgery who were Caucasian, privately insured, and of higher SES were more likely to seek preoperative second opinions, be prescribed a brace, and attend postoperative appointments. Recognition of the inherent health care disparities prevalent within each pediatric spine surgery referral region is imperative to better inform local and national institutional level programs to educate and assist patients and families most at risk for disparate access to scoliosis care. Level III; retrospective case-control study.

Searching for Enabling and Constraining Arrangements for Better Teaching Practices: EFL Teachers’ Narratives

Teachers’ teaching practices shape and are shaped by the arrangements in their site of practice. Such arrangements, consisting of the (cultural-discursive) “sayings”, (material-economic) “doings”, and (social-political) “relatings” of the actors involved in and the environment of the practice site, can be defined as “Practice Architectures” (Kemmis, 2019). The practice site that this study focuses on is the teaching practicum activity within a three-month in-service teacher professional education program held jointly by the Indonesian Government and a Higher Education Institution (HEI) (Program Profesi Guru Dalam Jabatan/PPG). Using the framework of Practice Architectures, the study aims to identify the arrangements that occurred and/or were provided by the program in enabling or constraining the program’s standard teaching practicum practices. Through thematic analyses of the teachers’ narratives of their teaching practicum experiences, the results show that these arrangements shaped teachers’ practices in teaching practicum, particularly in the design of the PPG program and the requirements of the assessments. The findings call for the government and HEIs to these arrangements in designing teacher professional development programs, such as the PPG program, to improve future teaching practicum experiences in the program that enable standardised and better teaching practices.

ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE PHYSICAL SPECIALISTS CULTURE AND SPORTS IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

The article provides a comparative analysis of professional training of sports personnel, organizational conditions of their training and employment opportunities of graduates of sports educational institutions of Ukraine and Slovakia. It is revealed that the concept of «profession» is a type of occupation, work activity that requires a certain training; the main means of subsistence. Accordingly, vocational education provides a certain qualification, knowledge in a certain field of science and allows to work in a profession. It has been established that in Ukraine the training of junior bachelors of physical education and sports can be carried out on the basis of basic secondary education.Students are obliged to complete the educational program of specialized secondary education, corresponding to the field of knowledge and specialty, which is integrated with the educational and professional program of profile junior bachelor. In the professional training of Slovak institutions sports specializations are presented, which allow students to improve their motor and physical abilities, continue to build a sports career. Differences manifest themselves in the more professional orientation of educational programs of Ukrainian educational institutions, which allows graduates to obtain a diploma of thestate standard and to carry out full-fledged professional activity in positions: coach (by sport), instructor-methodologist in physical culture and health and sports and mass work, instructor in therapeutic physical culture, etc. The aim of the training in Slovak educational institutions is to improve physical and intellectual development and improve sports performance. The aim of the training is to improve the physical and intellectual development of the pupils; and to meet the requirements of secondary education; students complete secondary school and at the same time receive training to continue their studies in specialized higher education institutions. Only the most highly deserving representatives of the sports environment can qualify coach of the II category. We consider Ukrainian educational-professional programs more perspective and productive in training specialists of physical culture and sports.

Assisted PD throughout Europe: advantages, inequities, and solution proposals

BackgroundPeritoneal dialysis provides several benefits for patients and should be offered as first line kidney replacement therapy, particularly for fragile patients. Limitation to self-care drove assisted peritoneal dialysis to evolve from family-based care to institutional programs, with specialized care givers. Some European countries have mastered this, while others are still bound by the availability of a volunteer to become responsible for treatment.MethodsA group of leading nephrologists from 13 European countries integrated real-life application of such therapy, highlighting barriers, lessons learned and practical solutions. The objective of this work is to share and summarize several different approaches, with their intrinsic difficulties and solutions, which might helpperitoneal dialysis units to develop and offer assisted peritoneal dialysis.ResultsAssisted peritoneal dialysis does not mean 4 continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis exchanges, 7 days/week, nor does it exclude cycler. Many different prescriptions might work for our patients. Tailoring PD prescription to residual kidney function, thereby maintaining small solute clearance, reduces dialysis burden and is associated with higher technique survival. Assisted peritoneal dialysis does not mean assistance will be needed permanently, it can be a transitional stage towards individual or caregiver autonomy. Private care agencies can be used to provide assistance; other options may involve implementing PD training programs for the staff of nursing homes or convalescence units. Social partners may be interested in participating in smaller initiatives or for limited time periods.ConclusionAssisted peritoneal dialysis is a valid technique, which should be expanded. In countries without structural models of assisted peritoneal dialysis, active involvement by the nephrologist is needed in order for it to become a reality.Graphical abstract

POSITIVE EXPERIENCE OF PROJECT-BASED DEVELOPMENT OF SOFT SKILLS OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

The relevance of the study is due to the need to develop the soft skills of future professionals through project-based activities in higher education institutions in the international dimension.&#x0D; Objective: To describe and substantiate the positive practices of developing soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities in higher education institutions in the People's Republic of China in order to utilise the positive experience of this country in reforming Ukrainian education.&#x0D; Methods: Theoretical analysis of scientific sources, websites of educational institutions, educational and professional programmes of higher education institutions to determine the key features of the development of soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities in higher education institutions of the People's Republic of China.&#x0D; Findings: The concepts of soft skills and project-based activities were formulated and clarified, the inhibiting factors of development were identified, and the issue of soft skills development in future specialists in current research on higher education in the People's Republic of China was analysed. The paper describes measures to improve the level of development of soft skills of future specialists in the People's Republic of China and formulates proposals for solving the issue of developing soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities in higher education institutions of Ukraine.&#x0D; Conclusions: It was found that the development of soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities is more effective. It was established that the organisation of collective scientific projects and the holding of contests and competitions using practice-oriented tasks for students are effective means of improving the level of soft skills of future specialists in higher education institutions. Reforming curricula and funding and establishing cooperation with industry by the Ministry of Education and Science; professional development of teachers in universities, organisation of additional extracurricular activities using projects; formulating clear goals for project-based learning by teachers, establishing effective cooperation with students, and organising feedback and assessment can be useful in improving the level of soft skills of future specialists in higher education institutions in Ukraine.

Azerbaycan'da Kadın Hareketinin Gelişimi ve Yasal Belgelerde Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği ve Kadın Sorunlarının Yeri

As the first country in the East to grant women the right to vote and be elected, new political strategies were defined in Azerbaijan after gaining independence in 1991. The main problems related to gender equality, which is one of the issues included in the new political strategies, are women’s poor representation in public administration, early marriages, gender-based violence, women working in lower-paid jobs in the labor force, etc. During the presidency of both the father and son Aliyev, official international conventions on gender equality and women’s rights were signed and official laws were adopted. The issue of gender equality and women’s rights in official decisions of presidents, programs of state institutions and parties, and the effectiveness of these activities will be observed in this article. The official decrees, orders, and statements of the Presidents, statistics and projects of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, gender statistics of the State Statistical Committee, the program of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party since 1995 and the data of the Milli Majlis will be analyzed as the objects of research addressed to the issues mentioned above.

Critical mass: the creation of Pajarero/Birder communities in Mexico for citizen science

ABSTRACT Birding (pajareo) precedes the field of citizen science by decades, if not centuries. However, by being incorporated into institutional programs and digital platforms [Invernizzi, N. 2020. “Public Participation and Democratization: Effects on the Production and Consumption of Science and Technology.” Tapuya: Latin American Science, Technology and Society 3 (1): 227–253. https://do.org/10.1080/25729861.2020.1835225], birding has been inscribed into the logic of data-intensive science [Scroggins, M. J., and I. V. Pasquetto. 2020. “Labor Out of Place: On the Varieties and Valences of (In)Visible Labor in Data-Intensive Science.” Engaging Science, Technology, and Society 6:111–132. https://do.org/10.17351/ests2020.341], with the premise of increasing the number of volunteers to accumulate more and more data. The history of these practices in Mexico is very recent, dating back only about 15 years. The explosion in the number of practitioners since then has been largely the product of institutional arrangements and top-down initiatives carried out by Mexican government environmental agencies. Building on recent STS approaches to public participation that conceive citizen science as a situated and contextual phenomenon, I propose that public policies can be legitimately used to create publics. From the study of interviews, visual materials, participant observation in birding field trips, and other ethnographic materials, I recover the different stories that have led to the creation of brigades, groups, and observation clubs in Mexico. I argue that this approach allows us to go beyond normative positions and present a much more complex reality than the mere instrumental relationship between institutions and communities.

Optimizing the Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation in the 'Oncofertility' Institutional Program at an Italian National Cancer Institute.

The majority of female cancer patients undergoing anticancer treatments are at risk of experiencing 'cancer treatment-related infertility', which can result in permanent damage to their reproductive prospects. Among the fertility preservation methods, ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) has emerged as an alternative for these patients. The Cancer Institute of Bari initiated a research program to assess the feasibility of OTC. This study compares the viability of ovarian cortical fragments cryopreserved using slow freezing (SF) and ultra-rapid freezing (URF) methods. Ovarian cortex biopsies were obtained from 11 fertile women enrolled in our oncofertility service between June 2022 and January 2023. After tissue collection, a histological assessment was performed before cryopreservation. OTC was carried out using both SF and URF methods. Six months later, thawed samples were evaluated for follicle counts and histological integrity. No statistically significant difference was observed in the proportion of intact follicles (means of 31.5% and 73.0% in the SF and URF groups, respectively; p = 0.064). However, there was a significant difference in the number of follicles between the SF group (n = 149) and the URF group (n = 37) (p = 0.046). We assessed the viability of ovarian cortex after freezing and thawing, focusing on the structural integrity of follicles. Our findings suggest that there are no significant differences between the SF and URF methods.

The conceptions of teacher education of the PIBID Mathematics initiation scholarship students at UFF: a cohesive analysis with the use of CHIC

The research showed the process of training teachers of the Institutional Program for Teaching Initiation Scholarships (PIBID) with the objective of investigating the possible contributions of the implementation process. We tried to answer the following question: What characteristics related to the initial teacher training process can be identified in the implementation of the PIBID of Mathematics by the Fluminense Federal University in the period 2009-2013? A questionnaire was applied to 38 undergraduates, with the aim of analyzing the stages and conceptions of teacher training, identifying characteristics, opinions, expectations. As a methodology, we used the cohesive analysis applied to the discourse, using the CHIC software. In conclusion, it is possible to state that PIBID contributed to teacher training guided by dialogue, by immersion in the heart of the school, for the construction of professional identity through the exchange of experiences, the experience of concrete cases, the dialectical relationship between theory and practice and reflection on practice.