Development of a prototype of a computerized system for the evaluation of the performance of the university teaching: presentation of partial results

O trabalho relata o desenvolvimento de um sistema informatizado para a avaliação da atuação do docente da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) em quatro dimensões: planejamento e gestão das atividades de ensino; didática empregada no desenvolvimento das atividades de ensino; comunicação e interação com os alunos; formas e uso dos resultados oriundos da avaliação do aprendizado discente. Com esse objetivo elaborou-se um questionário composto por 26 perguntas versando sobre as quatro dimensões já mencionadas, que foi, posteriormente, pré-testado (análise semântica e análise métrica). A estrutura fatorial revelou tratar-se de um instrumento de medida unifatorial (fator extraído explica cerca de 30% da variância total, com cargas mínimas de 0,35 dos 26 itens no referido fator), contando com elevada consistência interna (alpha de Cronbach = 0,91). Com essas características métricas o questionário passará, agora, a integrar um Sistema Informatizado para a Avaliação da Atuação do Docente da UFC nos cursos de graduação.El trabajo relata el desarrollo de un sistema informatizado para evaluar la actuación del docente universitario en cuatro dimensiones pedagógicas: planeamiento y gestión de las actividades de enseñanza; didáctica empleada en el desarrollo de las actividades de enseñanza; comunicación, actitud e interacción con los alumnos; formas y usos de los resultados oriundos de la evaluación del aprendizaje discente. Para ello, fueron elaboradas 26 cuestiones y sometidas a análisis cualitativa (validez semántica) y cuantitativa (pre-test con una muestra de 220 alumnos). Posteriormente, con una muestra dev732 alumnos fueron determinados la validez factorial del nuevo instrumento de 24 ítems (un factor explicando el 27,15% de la varianza total de los escores) y la consistencia interna (Alpha de Cronbach = 0,88). Ahora, con el cuestionario desarrollado se pasará al test de un sistema informatizado de evaluación del docente universitario.The work relates the development of a computerized system to evaluate the performance of the University teacher in four-dimensional teaching: planning and management of teaching activities; teaching methods used in the development of teaching activities; communication, attitude and interaction with the students; forms and uses of natives results from the evaluation of the learner learning. To do so, were developed 26 questions that also were subjected to qualitative (semantic validity) and quantitative (pre-test with a sample of 220 students)analysis. Later, with a sample dev732 students were determined the validity factor of the new instrument of 24 items (a factor explaining 27,15% of the total variance of scores them) and internal consistency (Alpha Cronbach = 0.88). Now, with the questionnaire developed it will be a test of a computerised system of evaluation of University teaching.Trabalho apresentado na V Reunião Anual da Associação Brasileira de Avaliação Educacional (ABAVE), realizada em junho de 2009, em Salvador (BA) - Financiado pela Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) - Observatório da Educação - (Projeto 106 - OBEDUC/2010)

Assessment of DICT resource in pedagogic undergraduate. A study in a brazilian university

Entre os fatores que influem na atuação de um professor do ensino básico, pode-se destacar a sua formação inicial e as condições de trabalho. O suporte pedagógico através do uso das tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação (TDIC) é um dos fatores que podem influenciar na produtividade e no sucesso dos professores. Entretanto, foi identificado que muitos professores do ensino básico Brasileiro não estariam aptos a utilizar as TDIC em sua atuação profissional. Diante desse contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar o uso das TDIC e seus impactos na formação do pedagogo. Foi realizado um estudo de caso no curso de pedagogia da Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil, onde foram confrontadas as visões de professores e alunos. Os resultados obtidos indicaram existir uma divergência entre a visão do professor e dos alunos em relação à formação atual do pedagogo para o uso de novas tecnologias no curso avaliado. Os resultados obtidos podem subsidiar uma reflexão sobre a forma como as novas tecnologias devem ser abordadas durante a graduação do pedagogoAmong the factors that influence the performance of a teacher of primary school, we can highlight their initial training and working conditions. The pedagogical support through the use of digital information and communication technologies (DICT) is one of the factors that can influence the productivity and success of teachers. However, it was identified that many teachers of the Brazilian basic education are not able to use the DICT in their professional performance. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the use of DICT and its impact on the formation of the pedagogue. A case study was carried out in the course of pedagogy at the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil, where the views of teachers and students were confronted. The results indicated there is a divergence between the teacher and students' views regarding the current teacher training for the use of new technologies in assessed course. The results can support a reflection on how new technologies should be addressed during the graduatio

Sterilization of Exopolysaccharides Produced by Deep-Sea Bacteria: Impact on Their Stability and Degradation

Polysaccharides are highly heat-sensitive macromolecules, so high temperature treatments are greatly destructive and cause considerable damage, such as a great decrease in both viscosity and molecular weight of the polymer. The technical feasibility of the production of exopolysaccharides by deep-sea bacteria Vibrio diabolicus and Alteromonas infernus was previously demonstrated using a bioproduct manufacturing process. The objective of this study was to determine which sterilization method, other than heat sterilization, was the most appropriate for these marine exopolysaccharides and was in accordance with bioprocess engineering requirements. Chemical sterilization using low-temperature ethylene oxide and a mixture of ionized gases (plasmas) was compared to the sterilization methods using gamma and beta radiations. The changes to both the physical and chemical properties of the sterilized exopolysaccharides were analyzed. The use of ethylene oxide can be recommended for the sterilization of polysaccharides as a weak effect on both rheological and structural properties was observed. This low-temperature gas sterilizing process is very efficient, giving a good Sterility Assurance Level (SAL), and is also well suited to large-scale compound manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry

Safety Implications of High-Field MRI: Actuation of Endogenous Magnetic Iron Oxides in the Human Body

Background: Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners have become ubiquitous in hospitals and high-field systems (greater than 3 Tesla) are becoming increasingly common. In light of recent European Union moves to limit high-field exposure for those working with MRI scanners, we have evaluated the potential for detrimental cellular effects via nanomagnetic actuation of endogenous iron oxides in the body.Methodology: Theoretical models and experimental data on the composition and magnetic properties of endogenous iron oxides in human tissue were used to analyze the forces on iron oxide particles.Principal Finding and Conclusions: Results show that, even at 9.4 Tesla, forces on these particles are unlikely to disrupt normal cellular function via nanomagnetic actuation

Exposição ao risco cardíaco por referencia e perimetria em indivíduos da cidade de João Pessoa

Objetivo: Analisar os fatores de exposição ao risco cardíaco (FERC) por referenda e perimetria em areas publicas para a atividade física na cidade de João Pessoa - PB. Metodobgja Estudo descritivo e transversal; amostra de 153 indivíduos, idade media 53,88±13,98anos. Resultados: Encontrou-se: 53,88% faixa etária (FE), 77,5% excesso de peso, 61,9% hereditariedade, 9,9% tabagismo, 19,6% intensidade do exercicio e atividade ocupacional, 52,2% hipercolesterolemia (HIP), 25,5% PA máxima p0,600.Coneliisoes: Os FERC prevalentes são a hereditariedade, HIP, FE, gênero (maior para o fem.), massa corporal, IMC e RCQ elevados e se associam

Burnout among surgeons before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international survey

Background: SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had many significant impacts within the surgical realm, and surgeons have been obligated to reconsider almost every aspect of daily clinical practice. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study reported in compliance with the CHERRIES guidelines and conducted through an online platform from June 14th to July 15th, 2020. The primary outcome was the burden of burnout during the pandemic indicated by the validated Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure. Results: Nine hundred fifty-four surgeons completed the survey. The median length of practice was 10 years; 78.2% included were male with a median age of 37 years old, 39.5% were consultants, 68.9% were general surgeons, and 55.7% were affiliated with an academic institution. Overall, there was a significant increase in the mean burnout score during the pandemic; longer years of practice and older age were significantly associated with less burnout. There were significant reductions in the median number of outpatient visits, operated cases, on-call hours, emergency visits, and research work, so, 48.2% of respondents felt that the training resources were insufficient. The majority (81.3%) of respondents reported that their hospitals were included in the management of COVID-19, 66.5% felt their roles had been minimized; 41% were asked to assist in non-surgical medical practices, and 37.6% of respondents were included in COVID-19 management. Conclusions: There was a significant burnout among trainees. Almost all aspects of clinical and research activities were affected with a significant reduction in the volume of research, outpatient clinic visits, surgical procedures, on-call hours, and emergency cases hindering the training. Trial registration: The study was registered on clicaltrials.gov "NCT04433286" on 16/06/2020

Pooled analysis of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist use and mortality after emergency laparotomy

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist has fostered safe practice for 10 years, yet its place in emergency surgery has not been assessed on a global scale. The aim of this study was to evaluate reported checklist use in emergency settings and examine the relationship with perioperative mortality in patients who had emergency laparotomy. Methods In two multinational cohort studies, adults undergoing emergency laparotomy were compared with those having elective gastrointestinal surgery. Relationships between reported checklist use and mortality were determined using multivariable logistic regression and bootstrapped simulation. Results Of 12 296 patients included from 76 countries, 4843 underwent emergency laparotomy. After adjusting for patient and disease factors, checklist use before emergency laparotomy was more common in countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI) (2455 of 2741, 89.6 per cent) compared with that in countries with a middle (753 of 1242, 60.6 per cent; odds ratio (OR) 0.17, 95 per cent c.i. 0.14 to 0.21, P <0001) or low (363 of 860, 422 per cent; OR 008, 007 to 010, P <0.001) HDI. Checklist use was less common in elective surgery than for emergency laparotomy in high-HDI countries (risk difference -94 (95 per cent c.i. -11.9 to -6.9) per cent; P <0001), but the relationship was reversed in low-HDI countries (+121 (+7.0 to +173) per cent; P <0001). In multivariable models, checklist use was associated with a lower 30-day perioperative mortality (OR 0.60, 0.50 to 073; P <0.001). The greatest absolute benefit was seen for emergency surgery in low- and middle-HDI countries. Conclusion Checklist use in emergency laparotomy was associated with a significantly lower perioperative mortality rate. Checklist use in low-HDI countries was half that in high-HDI countries.Peer reviewe