UNITAG : a way to improve multidisciplinary teaching with formative assessment

Orientador: Gilmar BarretoTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de ComputaçãoResumo: Este trabalho apresenta uma solução que permite uma visão multidisciplinar da situação do aluno, onde foi desenvolvida uma ferramenta alternativa para a coleta de respostas a audiência a ser utilizada em sala de aula, com a totalização, armazenamento e apresentação dos resultados. Desta forma, alunos podem avaliar o seu desempenho como também professores e gestores podem avaliar suas metodologias e definir ações interdisciplinares, tudo isso no tempo do ensino e aprendizagem de cada conteúdo. Este recurso possibilita a colaboração de educadores e gestores em busca de ações coordenadas e sociais, como proposto por Habermas. Os melhores processos de ensino e aprendizagem já executam o ciclo de planejamento, execução, avaliação e correção em busca da melhoria contínua. No entanto, a racionalidade destes processos tem levado à atomicidade das disciplinas que, com a ausência de uma visão social e colaborativa, acabam favorecendo ao tecnicismo e ao positivismo, dificultando a emancipação do futuro cidadão. Quando aplicada à educação, a Ação Comunicativa de Habermas sugere que a interação pela interdisciplinaridade pode restabelecer a visão social no processo educacional. Com o uso da tecnologia, a avaliação formativa de diferentes pontos de vista e a colaboração entre os educadores, é possível estabelecer um ensino multidisciplinar de qualidade, capaz de formar indivíduos com conhecimento científico, senso crítico e maturidade sociocultural. Os testes interdisciplinares aplicados ofereceram uma oportunidade eficaz para que os alunos revisitassem os conceitos a partir de um outro ponto de vista. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que integrar os conteúdos e verificar a eficácia do ensino, de forma coordenada e permanente ao longo de todo o ciclo de aprendizagem contribui para a excelência do ensinoAbstract: This work presents a solution that allows a multidisciplinary view of the student's situation, where an alternative tool was developed for the collection of audience responses to be used in the classroom, with totalization, storage and results presentation. In this way, students can evaluate their performance as well as teachers and managers can evaluate their methodologies and define interdisciplinary actions, all this in the time of teaching and learning of each content. This resource enables the collaboration of educators and managers in search of coordinated and social actions, as proposed by Habermas. The best teaching and learning processes already execute the cycle of planning, execution, evaluation and correction in search of continuous improvement. However, the rationality of these processes has led to the atomicity of the disciplines that, with the absence of a social and collaborative vision, end up favoring technicalism and positivism, hindering the emancipation of the future citizen. When applied to education, Habermas' Communicative Action suggests that interaction through interdisciplinarity can restore social vision in the educational process. With the use of technology, the formative evaluation of different points of view and the collaboration between the educators, it is possible to establish a multidisciplinary teaching of quality ca-pable of forming individuals with scientific knowledge, critical sense and sociocultural maturity. The applied interdisciplinary tests offered an effective opportunity for the students to revisit the concepts from another point of view. The results showed that integrating the content and verifying the effectiveness of the teaching, in a coordinated and permanent way throughout the learning cycle, contributes to the excellence of teachingDoutoradoAutomaçãoDoutora em Engenharia Elétric

Attitudes of students in military sciences at Al–Istiqlal University toward learning swimming

This study aimed to identify The Attitudes of Security Student Sciences at Al – Istiqlal University toward Swimming Learning. The researchers used the descriptive approach. To achieve this, the study was conducted on a randomized, stratified sample (234) students enrolled in the summer semester of the academic Physical year 2017, The scale of (Rabab\u27a and Abu Zema, 2013) was used to measure, students trends. The results of the study showed that students\u27 attitudes were positive toward learning Swimming. Reaching Response percentage (%74.8), The results also showed that there were no significant differences between students attitudes according to gender, The study recommends the necessity of introducing the swimming course as a compulsory requirement in the academic plan for undergraduate students at the University of Istiqlal. it has an active role to develop and enhance self-confidence and to serve the local community

Smartphones and NFC technology applied to interdisciplinary action towards a multidisciplinary vision

This work aims to offer a daily basis picture about student´s performance and evolution, besides a wide view based on formative assessments in different subjects that will offer the possibility to one teacher interacts with another using an asynchronous interdisciplinary methodology, a resource which can help in collaborative social actions of educators and managers, as proposed by Habermas43243

Synthesis and in vitro bioactivity evaluation of new glucose and xylitol ester derivatives of 5- aminosalicylic acid

New glucose and xylitol esters of 5-amino salicylic acid (5-ASA) were synthesized followed by evaluation of their in vitro antimicrobial, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. The results of the antimicrobial activity assessment revealed that the new final esters were more effective against Gram-negative as well as Gram-positive bacteria than the original drug. Furthermore, the new final products were confirmed by a cytotoxicity assay over HT-29 and 3T3 cell lines to be less toxic for normal cells compared to the initial drug. On the other hand, however, their suppressive effect against cancerous cells was somewhat lower. Meanwhile, the anti-inflammatory activity assay over a RAW264.7 macrophage cell line demonstrated that the NO inhibition activity of the conjugated drug to the previously mentioned saccharides, especially to glucose, has slightly improved compared to the non-conjugated drug. Finally, in silico screening was also performed in order to predict the potential interactions and binding energy of the novel products against cyclooxygenase (COX-1/COX-2) and lipoxygenase (5-LOX) proteins. Findings indicated that the new products had greater hydrogen bonds and binding affinities with the active sites of proteins towards 5-ASA

A Seropositive Nodular Rheumatoid Polyarthritis without Arthritis: Does It Exist?

The rheumatoid polyarthritis is the most frequent chronic polyarthritis. It affects essentially the woman between 40 and 60 years. Rheumatic subcutaneous nodules and tenosynovitis are usually associated with seropositive symptomatic rheumatoid polyarthritis. It is, however, rare that they constitute the essential clinical expression of the disease. In this case, it makes dispute another exceptional form of rheumatoid arthritis such as rheumatoid nodulosis. A 60-year-old woman was hospitalized for tumefaction of the dorsal face of the right hand evolving two months before. The clinical examination found subcutaneous nodules from which the exploration ended in rheumatoid nodules with tenosynovitis. The evolution after four years was favourable under corticosteroid therapy, methotrexate, and colchicine

Prevalence and Association of Atypical Cervical Epithelial Cell Abnormalities with Different SociodemographicFactors among Women Attending theMaternity Teaching Hospital inErbil, Iraq.

Background: Regular Pap smear screening leads to significant decreases in morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. Objective: To determine the prevalence of atypical cervical epithelial cell abnormalities and its association with different sociodemographic characteristics among a group of Iraqi women in Erbil city. Patients and Methods: Pap smear test was performed on 968 women attending the maternity teaching hospital between 1st February 2013 and 1st January 2014. All specimens were examined by the same cytologist, and laboratory findings classified according to Bethesda system 2001. Sociodemographic characteristics and laboratory results for each woman were collected in especially designed questionnaire. Results: Participant's age ranged between 18-70 years with a mean ± SD of 37 ± 9.6 years. Atypical cervical epithelial cell abnormalities was prevalent among 13.5% of the participant with ASCUS had the highest prevalence rate (9.6%) among total sample. Atypical cervical epithelial cell abnormalities was significantly associated with increasing age above 30 years (P=0.007) and higher duration of marriage (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Relatively high prevalence of atypical cervical epithelial cell abnormalities was demonstrated. The association of this prevalence rate with age and duration of marriage is comparable to the findings of other studies in other developing countries

Pharmaceutical Equivalence of Some Conventional Carbamazepine Tablets Marketed in Sudan

Background: Carbamazepine (CBZ) is commonly used in the treatment and control of epilepsy, seizures, and neuropathic pain. Due to its limited water solubility, CBZ have slow and variable&nbsp;absorption following oral administration. Effective CBZ plasma levels&nbsp;are achieved through multiple-dose administration of conventional CBZ tablets&nbsp; which may result in serious side effects because of its narrow therapeutic index and toxicity levels.&nbsp;Objectives: This work aimed at&nbsp;comparing four commercial brands of CBZ tablets (A, B, C and D) manufactured by multinational and national companies including the originator (A) through evaluation of their pharmaceutical equivalence using pharmacoepial and nonpharmacoepial standard tests. Methods: Model-independent approach was used for determination of dissolution efficiency (% D.E) and fit factors. &nbsp;Difference&nbsp;between brands was demonstrated through analysis of difference (f1) and similarity (f2) data. In addition various quality tests including weight variation, thickness, diameter, hardness, friability and disintegration time were carried out. Results: The study revealed that all brands complied with the USP specifications regarding weight variation, friability disintegration and drug content. The amount of drug released within 45 minutes were found satisfactory and ranged from 83.44% to 94.5%.&nbsp;Although clear differences in release profiles exist, all&nbsp;brands released about 90% of the labeled CBZ within 30 minutes which can satisfy the patient need.&nbsp;Only brand B failed to pass the nonpharmacoepial hardness test. Conclusion: Selected brands of CBZ tablets complied with all required pharmacoepial quality specifications

Reducing Carbon Footprint with Real-Time Transport Planning and Big Data Analytics

The growing concern about the impact of transportation on the environment has led to increased interest in developing more sustainable transportation systems. This paper presents a new approach to reduce carbon footprint by using real-time transport planning and big data analytics. The objective is to optimize transport operations, thereby reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The current state of knowledge and the question posed in this paper is how to achieve sustainable transportation systems. To address this issue, the methodology used involves collecting data from traffic sensors and other sources to create real-time traffic models that can be used for optimal transport planning. Statistical modeling and machine learning techniques are applied to improve the accuracy of traffic predictions and optimize the routing of vehicles. The main results of this study demonstrate that the proposed approach is effective in reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By analyzing real-time traffic data and optimizing transport operations, it is possible to reduce carbon footprint significantly. The benefits of this approach extend beyond the environment, as it can also lead to cost savings for transportation companies and improve traffic flow for road users. The consequences of this research are significant, as it offers a new solution for reducing the environmental impact of transportation. The proposed approach can be applied to a variety of transportation modes, including cars, trucks, and public transportation, and has the potential to be implemented in various cities and regions. By reducing carbon footprint, this approach can contribute to achieving global targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improve the overall sustainability of transportation systems

Common Causes of Vaginal Infections in Women with Vaginal Discharge Attending the Outpatient Clinics of the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil

Background: Vaginal infections are common gynecological problem of women attending consultancy clinics. Objective: To find out the most common causes of vaginal infections among women in Erbil city. Patients and Methods: A cross sectional study carried out at the Consultancy Clinics of Erbil Maternity Teaching Hospital through the period from 1st of July 2015 to 31st of January 2016 on a convenience sample of 101 women in reproductive age attending the clinics suffering from vaginal discharge. Vaginal specimen was taken from each woman by sterile cotton with assistance of nurse, and was sent for culture and sensitivity test in the hospital laboratory. Results: Culture results showed growth of normal flora in 29.7% of women, bacterial growth in 29.7% of women, fungal growth (Candida albicans) in 22.8% of women and mixed growth (bacterial and fungal) in 17.8% of women. Bacterial infection was significantly observed in vaginal discharge of women of older age group (p=0.005), rural residence (p<0.01) and pregnant women (p=0.03). The main risk factors for bacterial vaginosis were use of non-hygienic products (p=0.03), long marriage duration (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study concluded that bacteria were the commonest cause of vaginal discharge with and without fungal mixed infection

Genetic Variants of Neurotransmitter-Related Genes and miRNAs in Egyptian Autistic Patients

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with indisputable evidence for a genetic component. This work studied the association of autism with genetic variations in neurotransmitter-related genes, including MAOA uVNTR, MAOB rs1799836, and DRD2 TaqI A in 53 autistic patients and 30 healthy individuals. The study also analyzed sequence variations of miR-431 and miR-21. MAOA uVNTR was genotyped by PCR, MAOB and DRD2 polymorphisms were analyzed by PCR-based RFLP, and miR-431 and miR-21 were sequenced. Low expressing allele of MAOA uVNTR was frequently higher in female patients compared to that in controls (OR = 2.25). MAOB G allele frequency was more significantly increased in autistic patients than in controls (P<0.001 for both males and females). DRD2 A1+ genotype increased autism risk (OR = 5.1). Severity of autism tends to be slightly affected by MAOA/B genotype. Plasma MAOB activity was significantly reduced in G than in A allele carrying males. There was no significant difference in patients and maternal plasma MAOA/B activity compared to controls. Neither mutations nor SNPs in miR-431 and miR-21 were found among studied patients. This study threw light on some neurotransmitter-related genes suggesting their potential role in Autism pathogenesis that warrants further studies and much consideration