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Austerity Wars: The Crisis of Financialization and the Struggle for Democracy
Austerity politics constitute by no means an innovation. The neo-classical codes from which they draw inspiration have regulated the institutional architecture of the European Union for decades, creating an ideal framework for the rise of financial capitalism. Although often presented as a depoliticized set of ‘technical’ norms, they have contributed decisively to shaping the process of continental integration and redefining class relations across regions. In short, austerity has provided the normative scaffolding for the European division of labor under finance capital.
However, financialization has recently entered a prolonged crisis, with no avenues for growth looming in the horizon. In the current context, the deepening of austerity politics can only translate into an undisguised process of dispossession (similar to structural adjustment programs implemented in the Global South) and a challenge to the social contract that sustained the political and economic regime of the EU in previous decades. This is nowhere clearer than in the peripheral countries of Southern Europe, where millions of
people have risen up over recent years to push history in a different direction.In this chapter, I turn to Spain in order to cast light on the class relations behind austerity politics and the broad democratic movement striving to transform them—from that extraordinary outburst called the 15-M Movement to the birth of the political party Podemos
Assessing Genomic Literacy in Advanced Practice Nursing Students Before and After an Intervention
Introduction
The purpose of this evidence-based Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to examine genetics and genomics literacy in advanced practice nursing students before and after an intervention.
Background
As genomics continue to play an emerging role in healthcare, and advancements are introduced into clinical practice, it is critical that nurses be competent in genetics and genomics concepts. There is a fundamental need to incorporate genomics education into nursing school curriculum. However, studies have shown that the majority of faculty across nursing schools in the United States are ill-equipped to teach genetics and genomics concepts. Furthermore, many interventions to increase genetics and genomics literacy among nurses have resulted in minimal improvement.
Methods
Two cohorts totaling 25 advanced practice nursing students were administered the Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory (GNCI), a 31-question multiple choice questionnaire assessing 18 genomic concepts in four categories (Human Genome Basics, Inheritance, Mutations, and Genomic Health Care) before and after a semester-long educational intervention at the University of San Diego. 19 of the students had baccalaureate degrees in nursing (BSN), and 6 had master’s degree in nursing (MSN). The BSN cohort received the intervention with face-to-face instruction, while the MSN cohort received it as a virtual/hybrid course. One person in the BSN cohort did not take the pre-assessment but completed the post-assessment. Percentage of correct items and mean scores amongst the two cohorts were calculated and reported.
Results
Students in the BSN cohort had a slight increase in mean percentage score after the educational intervention, although not statistically significant (44% and 49%, respectively). Students in the MSN cohort had a decrease in mean percentage score in their post-intervention-assessment (38% and 35%, respectively).
Conclusions
Nurses continue to score poorly in genomics literacy, regardless of their level of education. There is limited evidence indicating what the most effective educational interventions are, and at what level of nursing education they should be taught. Additional research is needed to identify the most effective interventions to improve genomic literacy. Genomics curriculum should aim to align with existing genetics and genomics nursing competencies.
Keywords: genomics, genetics, genomic education, genetics nurse, genomic concepts, nursing educatio
A Vicious Cycle: United States’ Failure to Protect Immigrant Women’s Reproductive Rights at the Irwin County Detention Center
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) detained Jane Doe #15, an immigrant woman, at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Georgia. During Jane’s time at ICDC, Doctor Mahendra Amin hastily examined her because she was experiencing severe pain in her pelvic area. Abandoning established professional and legal protocols for diagnosis and treatment, the medical staff scheduled Jane for surgery. Jane did not know what to expect from the surgery or what the medical personnel would do. After the surgery, the staff at ICDC neglected Jane’s care. She could not get out of bed on her own; her wounds would not stop bleeding and eventually became infected. Two months later, Dr. Amin, after refusing to answer Jane’s questions, told Jane she could no longer have children. Unfortunately, this story of abuse at the ICDC is not an isolated situation. Immigrant women detained at the ICDC have been suffering egregious medical abuse for decades. Advocates such as the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Immigration Project, and Project South, have raised concerns about the ICDC’s treatment of immigrants at the facility. Further, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspection reports, the ICDC continues to violate national detention standards. Recently, in September 2020, a whistleblower complaint by a licensed practical nurse at the ICDC exposed the nonconsensual and unnecessary gynecological procedures performed on immigrant women at the facility. This Comment focuses on advancing the reproductive rights of immigrant women held in detention centers in Georgia. In particular, this Comment recommends that the Georgia General Assembly enact legislation prohibiting the sterilization of any individual imprisoned in its state. Part I discusses the historical background of forced sterilization. Part II reviews pending cases of immigrant women who have filed suit against the ICDC challenging medically unnecessary and non-consensual gynecological procedures performed on them. Part III describes the relevant law and standards in detention centers. Part IV examines how the DHS, ICE, and the ICDC violated detained women’s fundamental rights guaranteed under domestic and international law. Part V provides recommendations to the state of Georgia
Inteligencia Emocional y educación. Beneficios de la inteligencia emocional en la escuela
La conferencia reivindica la inclusión de las competencias emocionales como competencias básicas en la escolaridad obligatoria y en los objetivos de la formación inicial del profesorado que se está diseñando actualmente dentro del marco del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES). Para ello, realizamos una revisión de las investigaciones más actuales en torno al papel fundamental que tienen las competencias emocionales y más concretamente la inteligencia emocional (IE; Mayer y Salovey, 1997) sobre el funcionamiento personal, social y académico de los alumnos, asà como sobre la efectividad y bienestar del docente. Además, analizamos las múltiples funciones que la legislación educativa vigente demanda al maestro. De esta manera, por medio de la exposición de evidencias cientÃficas sobre la validez predictiva de la inteligencia emocional y su relación con los objetivos educativos actuales, pretendemos demostrar la necesidad de desarrollar las competencias emocionales en los docentes con el fin de promover su bienestar y rendimiento laboral, asà como el de sus futuros alumnos. Para ello, proponemos la formación inicial del profesorado como medio prioritario para dicho aprendizaje asà como requisito para la posterior e inevitable formación permanente.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional AndalucÃa Tech
Juana Capdevielle San MartÃn en el Archivo de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid
A través de los documentos conservados en Archivo General de la Universidad Complutense, se desgrana la actividad académica y profesional de la bibliotecaria Juana Capdevielle en los años veinte y treinta del pasado siglo
Inteligencia emocional y educación. Beneficios de la inteligencia emocional en la escuela
La conferencia reivindica la inclusión de las competencias emocionales como competencias básicas en la escolaridad obligatoria y en los objetivos de la formación inicial del profesorado que se está diseñando actualmente dentro del marco del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES). Para ello, realizamos una revisión de las investigaciones más actuales en torno al papel fundamental que tienen las competencias emocionales y más concretamente la inteligencia emocional (IE; Mayer y Salovey, 1997) sobre el funcionamiento personal, social y académico de los alumnos, asà como sobre la efectividad y bienestar del docente. Además, analizamos las múltiples funciones que la legislación educativa vigente demanda al maestro. De esta manera, por medio de la exposición de evidencias cientÃficas sobre la validez predictiva de la inteligencia emocional y su relación con los objetivos educativos actuales, pretendemos demostrar la necesidad de desarrollar las competencias emocionales en los docentes con el fin de promover su bienestar y rendimiento laboral, asà como el de sus futuros alumnos. Para ello, proponemos la formación inicial del profesorado como medio prioritario para dicho aprendizaje asà como requisito para la posterior e inevitable formación permanenteUniversidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional AndalucÃa Tech
Positive psychology in schools: a change with deep roots
RESUMEN: La felicidad es un valor universal del ser humano y el campo de estudio de la psicologÃa positiva nos aporta un conocimiento relevante acerca de su impacto en nuestras vidas, asà como de sus correlatos. La escuela es uno de los principales contextos de desarrollo humano y por ello el lugar por excelencia para facilitar y promover la felicidad en todos los niños y jóvenes. Ahora bien, implementar la psicologÃa positiva en la escuela requiere repensar en nuestro propio concepto de educación, considerar la felicidad dentro de los objetivos del proyecto educativo, e introducir modificaciones en la organización escolar y las metodologÃas docentes. Todo ello conlleva a su vez la inserción de dicho marco de trabajo en la formación inicial y permanente del profesorado asà como la necesidad de profundizar en el conocimiento de la felicidad en la infancia y su papel en el proceso educativo.
la felicidad dentro de los objetivos del proyecto educativo, e introducir modificaciones en la organización escolar y las
metodologÃas docentes. Todo ello conlleva a su vez la inserción de dicho marco de trabajo en la formación inicial y permanente
del profesorado asà como la necesidad de profundizar en el conocimiento de la felicidad en la infancia y su papel en el proceso
educativo.ABSTRACT: Happiness is a universal human value and the field of positive psychology gives us relevant knowledge about its impact in our lives and its correlates. The school is one of the main contexts of human development and therefore the principal place for facilitating and promoting happiness for all children and young people. Implementing positive psychology in schools requires a rethinking of our concept of education, considering happiness within the objectives of the educational plan, and introducing changes in school organization and teaching methods. AII this, in turn, leads to the inclusion of this framework within pre-service and in-service teacher training and the need for further knowledge about children?s happiness and its role in the educational process
Modern-Day Slavery Ring Discovered on Georgia Farms: When Will it End?
Although all people in the United States have fundamental human rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), not everyone can enjoy them equally. Many people, such as employers, blatantly disregard these core human rights and exploit their migrant workers. However, despite migrant workers being disproportionately vulnerable to abuse, it is not uncommon for migrant workers to be reluctant to report employers because of their fear of retaliation and their relatively poor position. These workers often do not speak the language, are in remote and segregated areas and are exploited through their immigration status. Employers are frequently in charge of their housing, transportation, pay, and ability to remain in the United States. As a result, these migrant workers are often at risk of deportation because their employers generally own and control their visa status
Desarrollo de un boceto demostrativo dinámico de una aplicación para dispositivo móvil tipo iPad para la consulta del expediente clÃnico electrónico en México con base en el modelo de desarrollo de software Integrado y propuesta de un modelo de negocio para su posible implementación en un entorno real
170 páginas. MaestrÃa en Diseño.En los últimos años de manera global han aparecido diversos elementos tecnológicos fundados en el uso de las nuevas tecnologÃas de la información y la comunicación que son el soporte de diversas actividades humanas en la búsqueda del bienestar de las sociedades. Los servicios de salud en nuestra sociedad son resueltos en la mayorÃa de las ocasiones por especialistas que dedican toda su vida al estudio del cuerpo humano. Para llevar esto a cabo los médicos se apoyan en métodos, mecanismos, actividades, conocimientos y equipo tecnológico que les ayudan a realizar sus tareas con éxito. Las actividades investigadas en el entorno de la prestación de los servicios de salud en un hospital público de la Ciudad de México son el paso de visita y la entrega de guardia, ambas son actividades presenciales con los pacientes internados y se busca en ellas determinar el estado de salud de éstos mediante una opinión diagnostica que se formula gracias a la consulta de información especializada. Este documento propone una herramienta que pueda consultar dicha información de manera digital a través de una tableta electrónica con el fin de agilizar el tiempo que se le invierte a las mencionadas actividades. El paso de visita y la entrega de guardia pueden ser actividades muy laboriosas y tardadas debido a que en muchas unidades de salud en México aún se ocupa la administración tradicional en papel, el cual tiende a incrementar su volumen al paso de los años sin mencionar la susceptibilidad a errores en su manipulación, trasporte y almacenaje. Esto dificulta las actividades de los especialistas ya que deben manipular gran cantidad de información de manera fÃsica lo cual no permite optimizar y hacer más eficiente el tiempo invertido en sus labores. La generación de esta herramienta que funcionarÃa como una extensión en el uso del Expediente ClÃnico Electrónico el cual es un elemento digital que ya contiene la información especializada de los pacientes, se fundamentará en el estudio de los Modelos de Desarrollo de software existentes, en el ejercicio y estudio de las Nuevas TecnologÃas, en el Diseño de Interfaces de usuario para dispositivos móviles, en el estudio del entorno de los especialista de la salud en México y en el estudio de un entorno comercial donde este proyecto pudiera ser introducido de manera exitosa como un producto especializado
Moral economy: Rethinking a radical concept
This article argues that the original thrust of the moral economy concept has been understated and attempts to cast it in a new light by bringing class and capital back into the equation. First, it reviews the seminal works of Thompson and Scott, tracing the origins of the term. It deals with the common conflation of moral economy with Polanyi’s notion of embeddedness, differentiating the two concepts and scrutinizing the ways in which these perspectives have been criticized. Second, it dispels dichotomist conceptions separating economic practice from morality, or embedded configurations from disembedded ones. Against binary views of the market as a boundless realm penetrating previously untainted moral spheres, it posits that social reproduction is characterized by an entanglement of values, which can only be fully grasped by delineating the contours and characteristics of capital accumulation. Third, it contends that moral economy is a dynamic concept because it accounts for class-informed frameworks involving traditions, valuations and expectations. Finally, it argues that moral economy can enrich the concept of hegemony because it pays attention to the often-contradictory values that guide and sustain livelihood practices, through which cultural domination is reproduced or altered
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