Work together: A win-win situation with student assistants in an academic library

As a former Hunter Library student assistant (now full-time staff member), I found that my time spent working in the library not only contributed to my success, but it gave me the opportunity to serve the library and its mission. Based on a literature review, I am not the only one who has benefited from these work experiences.To gain a better understanding of how student assistants benefit Hunter Library and how Hunter Library impacts the student assistants, I had to investigate to dig deeper to support my observations

Nivel de conocimiento y aceptación de la vacuna del HPV

El objetivo principal de este estudio es identificar si la población entre 18 y 35 años que concurre al Centro de Salud nº 5 Pascual Lauriente de Rodeo de la Cruz, Guaymallén, Mendoza, recibe información en materia de educación sexual, específicamente sobre el Virus del Papiloma Humano de los profesionales sanitarios. A su vez determinar cuáles son los conocimientos y el nivel de aceptación que estos poseen sobre la vacuna de HPV y determinar qué relación tiene dicha vacuna con el nivel de instrucción de la población en estudio. Este trabajo se desarrolló durante los meses de julio a septiembre de 2015. Es un estudio de tipo cuantitativo, descriptivo, no experimental y de corte transversal. De una población de 200 personas de entre 18 a 35 años que concurrieron a dicho centro de salud, de ambos sexos, se trabajó con una muestra de 50 de ellos a los que se les realizo un cuestionario personal con preguntas cerradas.Fil: Galeazzi, María Florencia. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Escuela de Enfermería..Fil: González, Carolina Erica. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Escuela de Enfermería..Fil: Luján, Cristina Liana. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Escuela de Enfermería.

European survey on knowledge and attitudes of public health professionals on public health genomics: pilot study

Background: During the past decade a debate has arisen on the possible utility of genomic science for public health purposes. Within this context, a survey is being conducted to assess attitudes of European public health (PH) professionals belonging to European Public Health Association (EUPHA) network regarding their role in the implementation of public health genomics (PHG), and their knowledge and attitudes regarding genetic testing and the delivery of genetic services. Methods: A pilot on-line survey was conducted on professionals from Sapienza University of Rome and the Vrije University of Amsterdam. The survey tool is composed of 5 sections: Personal details, Professional activity, Knowledge on genetic testing and delivery of genetic services, Attitudes on genetic testing and delivery of genetic services, Attitudes on the role of PH professionals in PHG. Results: 34 people responded to the questionnaire, mostly medical doctors (61.8%). No respondents correctly identified all evidence-based applications of genetic testing. More than one third of respondents agreed that it would be more important to invest resources in the social and environmental causes of ill health than in genetic testing. Nearly 70% thought that PHG needs to be grounded on evidence of effectiveness, a lower rate agreed ii should be grounded on cost-effectiveness. The rate of agreement with the proposed roles of PH professionals in PHG was very high. Conclusion: This pilot study showed a positive attitude but the need to improve knowledge of PH professionals on PHG. It provided useful input for the implementation of the survey to all members of the EUPHA network

Teachers' perceptions of the factors that influence student achievement : a descriptive study

A substantial amount of research analyzing student academic achievement has beenconducted throughout the years. Hattie (2009) synthesized over 800 meta-analyses related toachievement. He organized this information into six broad groups that may influence studentachievement: Contributions of the Teacher, Contributions of the Curriculum, Contributions ofthe Teaching Approaches, Contributions of the Child, Contributions of the Home, andContributions of the School. While this knowledge is significant, there is no indication that thisevidence is being used in the schools and classrooms. Hattie expressed concerns about the gapbetween scientific evidence and practice in the schools.The overarching purpose of conducting this research was to gather information aboutwhat teachers perceive to be the factors that influence student achievement. Teachers have asignificant opportunity to influence student achievement. Thus, it is important for theirperceptions to align with research findings. When teachers’ perceptions align with the researchfindings, students may be educated in the most effective manner possible.For this study, participants were solicited from school districts that were willing toparticipate in a web-based survey to measure perceptions of factors that influence studentacademic achievement. Participants in this study included teachers working with elementary through high school students. There was even distribution of the participants who teach eachgrade level, with most participants having obtained either a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’sDegree. The majority of the participants were female, veteran teachers that provide regulareducation services in traditional public schools. The sample had a disproportionate number ofparticipants in rural communities, with only a handful of nationally certified teachers.The online survey provider, Qualtrics, was used to create a survey for this research. TheTeachers’ Perceptions of the Factors that Influence Student Achievement Survey (see AppendixG) is a survey that was designed to gauge teachers’ perspectives regarding the factors thatinfluence student academic achievement. The survey first provided participants with an overviewof the survey questions, information about informed consent, and whom to contact if they hadany questions about the survey results. The survey gathered information on demographics,perceptions of the influence of each factor within the six broad categories, and rankings of mostimportant to least important factor within each group.The information gathered through this study suggests that teachers may not be aware ofthe current research findings regarding the factors that may impact student academicachievement. Results of this study suggested that teachers tend to evaluate most factors to impactstudent achievement in a positive direction

The impact of child symptom severity and stress on school satisfaction among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) consist of a continuum of disorders that are increasing in prevalence (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). This study used the variables of parenting stress and autism symptom severity to try to predict parent satisfaction with their child’s classroom and educational team. Participants in this study were 97 parents/guardians of children with ASD who completed a series of surveys including: a demographics form, a scale to measure autism severity, a parenting stress scale, and a survey measuring the parent’s satisfaction with their child’s classroom and education team. In this study, autism symptom severity and parent stress when combined were not significant predictors of parent satisfaction with their child’s classroom or his or her education team. There was a small correlation between parent stress and parent satisfaction with their child’s classroom. It is possible that this study was limited by the low scores on the autism symptom severity measure, suggesting that either the tool did not adequately measure autism symptom severity or the sample included parents of children who had less severe presentation of autism than in other studies. The study supported a link between autism symptom severity and parent stress. Consideration of different aspects of the education of a child with an ASD is needed in order to improve the education of one of the most rapidly growing disability groups in schools

Dinâmica familiar, práticas educativas e problemas emocionais/comportamentais: percepção parental sobre adolescentes com altas habilidades ou superdotação intelectiva

The objective of this study was to understand the perception that parents of adolescents with high intellectual abilities or giftedness (HIAs/G) have regarding family dynamics, educational practices used, indicators of emotional/behavioral problems, and prospects for their children. This is an exploratory and qualitative research, in which three mothers and two fathers participated. All of them individually answered a semi-structured interview consisting of 15 topics that dealt with family routine, educational practices and their concerns with their children. Deductive thematic analysis indicated that the parents identified their children’s high intellectual abilities but needed additional information to manage these traits. There was a poor family routine in some cases, as well as the coexistence of authoritative and authoritarian practices in the same family. It was possible to observe that the parents feared their children’s expression of aggressiveness and isolation, and how much this could lead to these young individuals committing illegal acts. Thus, it was found that the parents are attentive to their children but have doubts about how to educate them.El objetivo de este trabajo fue comprender la percepción de los padres de adolescentes con alta capacidad intelectual/superdotación (AC/SD) sobre la dinámica familiar y las prácticas educativas utilizadas, los indicadores de problemas emocionales/conductuales y las perspectivas de futuro relacionadas con los hijos. Se trata de una investigación exploratoria y cualitativa, en la que participaron tres madres y dos padres. Todos respondieron individualmente a una entrevista semiestructurada con 15 temas que trataban sobre la rutina familiar, prácticas educativas y las preocupaciones sobre los hijos. El análisis temático deductivo indicó que los padres identificaron las altas habilidades de sus hijos, pero que necesitaban información adicional para manejar tales características. En algunos casos se observó escasa interacción familiar y la coexistencia de prácticas autoritativas y autoritarias en una misma familia. Se verificó el miedo con la expresión de agresión y aislamiento de los niños y cuánto esto podría promover la participación en actos ilegales. Se descubrió que estaban atentos a los adolescentes, pero les preocupaba cómo educarlos.Objetivou deste trabalho foi compreender a percepção de pais de adolescentes com altas habilidades ou superdotação (AH/SD) intelectiva sobre dinâmica familiar, práticas educativas utilizadas, indicadores de problemas emocionais/comportamentais e perspectivas de futuro em relação aos filhos/as. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e qualitativa, da qual participaram três mães e dois pais. Todos responderam individualmente uma entrevista semiestruturada constituída por 15 tópicos que versavam sobre rotina familiar, práticas educativas e preocupações parentais com os filhos. A análise temática dedutiva indicou que os pais identificaram as altas habilidades dos filhos, porém necessitavam de informações adicionais para gerenciar tais características. Observou-se uma interação familiar carente em alguns casos e a coexistência de práticas autoritativas e autoritárias em uma mesma família. Constatou-se o receio com a expressão de agressividade e isolamento dos filhos/as e o quanto isso poderia propiciar o envolvimento em atos ilícitos. Assim, verificou-se que os pais estão atentos aos filhos, mas apresentam dúvidas sobre como educá-los

Do Your Thoughts Matter? Because They Are Made Of Matter? An Exploration On The Mind Body Problem Through The Lenses Of Philosophy, Neuropsychology, and Quantum Physics

In the late 21th century, the concept of Quantum Consciousness arose, joining theories and concepts from the disciplines of Philosophy, Neuropsychology, and Quantum Physics. The Preface of Mind, Matter, and Quantum Mechanics (Henry P. Stapp. 1993) states, “Nature appears to be composed of two completely different kinds of things; rock-like things and idea-like things. The first is epitomized by an enduring rock, the second by a fleeting thought. A rock can be experienced by many of us together, while a thought seems to be long to one of us alone” (Stapp, 1993 p. vii). Stapp refers to the mind-body problem, not as a problem, but as a connection; the mind-body connection. Descartes believed the mind and body could be separate and act separately. Stapp embellishes Descartes philosophy of “I think, therefore I am” through Quantum Physics by connecting the mind to the body; calling it the mind-body connection. Stapp states that nature is composed of two different things, rock-like things and idea-like things. I believe that rock-like things and idea-like things do not differ, but are one and the same. This paper explores the philosophies of Descartes, the contents of a thought and the ways in which neuropsychology and Quantum Physics help illuminate the question: do thoughts contain matter

A importância do uso de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPIs) nos arquivos pelos estagiários do curso de Arquivologia da UFPB e UEPB

Several risk factors compromise the health of workers in developing their daily services, affecting it in various ways, in subtle ways, almost imperceptible, with the archives workers, including trainees, this also happens, however there are numerous ways to prudence in the exercise of the work environment. From this perspective our research problem is to analyze whether Archival trainees of University Federal and Estadual of the Paraíba know the importance of using personal protective equipment. Methodologically the research was characterized as descriptive and exploratory with a questionnaire, and review literature. The students Paraibans study participants have shown through the results that acknowledge the importance of minimum safety conditions at professional level. Although, some institutions still do not present a favorable understanding of these conditions. We conclude that the activities in the file and other documentation centers are linked to the handling of documents and archives that although the progress is noticeable to society is significant caution in the scope of work so there are no negative derivations of this exercise.Vários fatores de risco comprometem a saúde do trabalhador no desenvolvimento de seus serviços diários, acometendo-o de diversos modos, de maneiras sutis, quase imperceptíveis, Com os profissionais de arquivo, inclusive com os estagiários, contudo, existem inúmeros meios de prudência no ambiente de exercício do trabalho. Nessa perspectiva o nosso problema de pesquisa é: analisar se os estagiários de Arquivologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba e da Universidade Federal da Paraíba conhecem a importância do uso do Equipamento de Proteção Individual. Metodologicamente a pesquisa foi realizada com características descritivas e exploratórias com aplicação de questionário e bibliográfica. Os estudantes de Arquivologia da Paraíba participantes do estudo mostraram através dos resultados que admitem a importância de condições mínimas de segurança em âmbito profissional. Apesar, de algumas instituições ainda não apresentarem o entendimento favorável a estas condições. Concluímos que as atividades desenvolvidas no arquivo e em demais centros de documentação estão vinculadas ao manuseio de documentos e que ainda que os avanços arquivísticos sejam perceptíveis à sociedade, é significante a precaução no âmbito de trabalho para que não haja decorrências negativas desse exercício

Diseño e implementación de dos sistemas de monitoreo para la evaluación de la actividad ansiolítica in vivo en ratas (Rattus Norvegicus).

Para el presente trabajo de titulación se diseñó e implementó dos sistemas de monitoreo para la evaluación de la actividad ansiolítica in vivo en ratas. Estos sistemas posibilitaron visualizar en una aplicación para cada uno respectivamente creadas por la autora llamadas Claro/Oscuro y Laberinto, diversos eventos a medir. Estos sistemas se desarrollaron por bloques de: entrada, procesamiento, almacenamiento y salida (Interfaz de usuario). En el primer bloque con la ayuda de los sensores Sharp se recolectaron datos de distancias, el segundo bloque procesó los datos obtenidos los mismos que se transmiten mediante el módulo NRF24L01 a su receptor, para este bloque se hizo uso de los Arduinos Mega y Uno siendo esta la placa principal; en el tercer bloque se creó vectores para el almacenamiento de las medidas emitidas, en este punto se hizo uso del Software Matlab específicamente de la interfaz gráfica para procesar la información recibida por el módulo receptor NRF24L01 y poder ser visualizada en el cuarto bloque, en la etapa final la aplicación fue programada para mostrar adicionalmente a los datos ya mencionados una gráfica de los desplazamientos. De las pruebas realizadas se concluye que el tiempo de sincronización entre las dos plataformas es de 2 segundos. Presenta un error en los cruces de 0,467 puntos en el LDM y 0,333 puntos en EPM debido a la sensibilidad de los sensores. Se concluye que los sistemas implementados se pueden convertir en una herramienta de ayuda para el desarrollo de las pruebas ansiolíticas. Es recomendable hacer uso de visión artificial para realizar procesamiento de imagen con la ayuda de un software especializado así como el uso de una sola plataforma de hardware con mayor capacidad de transmisión para evitar interrupciones en el envío de datos.For the present work, two monitoring systems were designed and implemented for the evaluation of anxiolytic activity in vivo in rats. These systems made it possible to visualize an application for each one respectively, they were created by the author called Clear/Dark and Labyrinth, various events to be measured. These systems were developed by blocks of: input, processing, storage and output (user interface). In the first block with the help of the Sharp sensors, distance data was collected, the second block processed the data obtained, which are transmitted through the NRF24L01 module to its receiver, for this block the Mega and Uno Arduinos were used. Being this the main board; in the third block, vectors were created for the storage of the emitted measurements, at this point the Matlab Software was used specifically for the graphical interface to process the information received by the receiver module NRF24L01 and be able to be visualized in the fourth block, in the final stage the application was programmed to show in addition to the data already mentioned a graph of the displacements. From the tests carried out, it is concluded that the synchronization time between the two platforms is 2 seconds. It has an error in the crosses of 0.467 points in the LDM and 0.333 points in EPM due to the sensitivity of the sensors. It is concluded that the implemented systems can become an aid tool for the development of anxiolytic tests. It is advisable to use artificial vision to perform image processing with the help of specialized software as well as the use of a single hardware platform with greater transmission capacity to avoid interruptions in sending data