ABSTRACT Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges worldwide. The acceptance of vaccines in the population is essential as a preventive measure. It is undeniable that there are factors that increase rejection or questioning in this regard, which may be related to culture, politics, trust, convenience, experience in health services, and also the opinion of the environment. Objective: to determine the percentage of students and teachers vaccinated, and the number of doses applied against COVID-19 in Facultad de Odontología at the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, in the year 2022. Methodology: cross-sectional descriptive observational study, applying a digital survey with 23 questions about knowledge, application and self-perception of the vaccine; in addition to demographic data. Results: 168 respondents were included, 128 students and 40 teachers. 80.0 % were women. 97.6 % have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the majority (85.4 %) received three doses of the vaccine. 34.1 % received the Covaxin vaccine, 32.9 % Sputnik V, 15.9 % AstraZeneca and 17.1 % others (Pfizer, Sinopharm and Moderna). 35.1 % had doubts about the effectiveness but most of them were applied anyway. 94.1 % considered the vaccine necessary and 88.7 % safe. 78.5 % responded that coverage is high to prevent the symptoms of the disease. 35.1% mentioned feeling fully protected with the vaccine. 78.6% know that some adverse reaction may occur after application. Conclusion: almost all of the respondents were vaccinated and had received all three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the time of the survey.

RESUMEN Introducción: la pandemia por COVID-19 presentó desafíos a nivel mundial. La aceptación de las vacunas en la población es indispensable como medida preventiva. Es innegable que existen factores que elevan el rechazo o cuestionamiento al respecto, que pueden estar relacionados con la cultura, política, confianza, conveniencia, experiencia en servicios sanitarios, también la opinión del entorno. Objetivo: determinar el porcentaje de estudiantes y docentes vacunados, y el número de dosis aplicadas contra el COVID-19 de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción, en el año 2022. Metodología: estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal, aplicando una encuesta en digital con 23 preguntas acerca del conocimiento, aplicación y autopercepción de la vacuna; además de datos demográficos. Resultados: fueron incluidos 168 encuestados, 128 estudiantes y 40 docentes. 80,0 % fueron mujeres. 97,6 % se ha vacunado contra COVID-19, la mayoría (85,4 %) se aplicó tres dosis de la vacuna. 34,1 % se aplicó la vacuna Covaxin, 32,9 % Sputnik V, 15,9 % AstraZeneca y 17,1 % otras (Pfizer, Sinopharm y Moderna). El 35,1 % tuvo dudas acerca de la eficacia pero que en su mayoría se aplicaron igualmente. El 94,1 % consideró necesaria y el 88,7 % segura la vacuna. El 78,5 % respondió que la cobertura es elevada para prevenir los síntomas de la enfermedad. El 35,1 % mencionó sentirse protegido en su totalidad con la vacuna. El 78,6 % sabe que puede presentarse luego de la aplicación alguna reacción adversa. Conclusión: casi la totalidad de los encuestados se encontraban vacunados y se aplicaron las tres dosis de la vacuna COVID-19 al momento de la encuesta.

Abstract This work aims to model per capita water consumption in schools in the city of Joinville-SC. As the school environment is largely responsible for the transmission of knowledge, including information on water conservation, 26 public schools were selected for this research. A survey was carried out on the use of water, through visits and a questionnaire to the management team of each school. The data collected allowed the characterization of schools and a preliminary diagnosis of water use. A descriptive analysis of per capita water consumption was performed, with values ranging from 5.15 to 18.59 liters/student/day. Correlation analysis, multiple linear regression, Bayesian linear regression and geographically weighted regression were used. The results of the correlation analysis reveal that the higher the average income in the neighborhood where the school is located and the area per student ratio, the higher the per capita water consumption. On the other hand, the number of students has a negative correlation with per capita consumption. In the statistical modeling, the independent variable area per student ratio was significant. JoinvilleSC. JoinvilleSC Joinville SC. SC Joinville-SC knowledge conservation 2 research performed 515 5 15 5.1 1859 18 59 18.5 litersstudentday liters day liters/student/day used hand modeling significant 51 1 5. 185 18.

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo a modelagem estatística do consumo de água per capita em escolas da cidade de Joinville, SC. Levando em consideração que o ambiente escolar é grande responsável pela transmissão de conhecimentos, inclusive acerca da conservação da água, foram selecionadas para objetos de estudo desta pesquisa 26 escolas públicas da rede estadual de ensino fundamental e médio. Efetivou-se um levantamento sobre a utilização da água, por meio de visitas e questionário à direção de cada escola. Os dados coletados permitiram a caracterização das escolas e um diagnóstico preliminar do uso da água, com valores de indicador de consumo variando entre 5,15 e 18,59 litros/aluno/dia. Foi feita a análise de correlação entre as variáveis e posterior modelagem do consumo de água nas escolas, usando regressão linear múltipla, regressão linear Bayesiana e regressão geograficamente ponderada. Os resultados da análise de correlação revelam que quanto maior a renda média no bairro em que a escola está localizada e a razão área por aluno, maior o indicador de consumo. Por outro lado, o número de alunos apresenta correlação negativa com o indicador de consumo. Na modelagem estatística, a variável independente razão área por aluno apresentou-se significativa. Joinville SC conhecimentos 2 médio Efetivouse Efetivou se 515 5 15 5,1 1859 18 59 18,5 litrosalunodia litros dia litros/aluno/dia múltipla ponderada lado apresentouse apresentou significativa 51 1 5, 185 18,

RESUMEN Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación educativa cuyo propósito fue comprender la influencia de las prácticas educativas en el proceso autorregulatorio de los estudiantes en Colombia. El enfoque metodológico fue de tipo cualitativo con un alcance descriptivo que buscó detalles sobre el hacer docente y el aprendizaje de aula. La muestra se compone de 137 participantes distribuidos en 90 estudiantes, 24 docentes y 23 padres de familia a quienes se les aplicaron una ficha de caracterización, una entrevista y un grupo focal a lo largo de 9 zonas del país: Garzón (Huila), Fortul (Arauca), Bucaramanga (Santander), Bogotá, Tenjo, Guayabal de Siquima (Cundinamarca), Urabá, Medellín, Rionegro (Antioquia), Ibagué (Tolima), Granada (Meta), Santiago de Cali (Valle del Cauca) y Almaguer (Cauca). Para el análisis de la información se contó con una matriz de triangulación y su posterior ejercicio interpretativo. Los resultados muestran que la práctica docente fomenta en los estudiantes su autonomía y su autocontrol a la hora de aprender, mientras que se ve la necesidad de brindar formación sobre las pautas de monitoreo parental. En ese sentido, se reconoce que la educación en contexto a partir de los juegos, la creatividad y el trabajo en grupo incentivan las habilidades de autorregulación del aprendizaje como la metacognición, el monitoreo, la delegación de tareas, la planeación y proyección de las metas a alcanzar.

ABSTRACT This article shows the results of an educational research whose purpose was to understand the influence of educational practices on the self-regulatory process of students in Colombia. The methodological approach was qualitative with a descriptive scope that sought details about the teaching process and classroom learning. The sample is made up of 137 participants distributed among 90 students, 24 teachers and 23 parents to whom a characterization sheet, an interview and a focus group are applied throughout 9 areas of the country: Garzón (Huila), Fortul. (Arauca), Bucaramanga (Santander), Bogotá, Tenjo, Guayabal de Siquima (Cundinamarca), Urabá, Medellín, Rionegro (Antioquia), Ibagué (Tolima), Granada (Meta), Santiago de Cali (Valle del Cauca) and Almaguer (Cauca). For the analysis of the information, a triangulation matrix was used and its subsequent interpretative exercise. The results show that teaching practice encourages students' autonomy and self-control when learning, while there is a need to provide training on parental monitoring guidelines. In this sense, it is recognized that education in context based on games, creativity and group work encourages self-regulation learning skills such as metacognition, monitoring, delegation of tasks, planning and projection of goals to reach.

Abstract: This study analyzes the experiences of 17 Colombian primary education teachers in caring for students with disabilities, registered in 17 educational institutions in 11 municipalities between 2018 and 2022. Through a narrative design and a questionnaire with open-ended questions, the interactions of these teachers with the educational environment were explored. Twelve psychological and thirteen pedagogical factors were identified, and their impact was examined depending on the types of disabilities and the specific characteristics of the students and educational contexts. The results reveal high variability and subjectivity in these factors, which can both favor and hinder inclusive educational practices. Additionally, the study examines the Individual Plan for Reasonable Adjustments, highlighting significant deficiencies in its implementation and resistance from some school sectors. This underscores challenges in adopting the inclusive education model promoted by the Colombian State. This analysis provides valuable insights for the continuous improvement of inclusive practices in the Colombian educational system

Resumen: Este estudio analiza las experiencias de 17 docentes colombianos de educación primaria en la atención a estudiantes con discapacidad, registradas en 17 instituciones educativas de 11 municipios entre 2018 y 2022. Mediante un diseño narrativo y un cuestionario de preguntas abiertas, se exploraron las interacciones de estos docentes con el entorno educativo. Se identificaron 12 factores psicológicos y 13 pedagógicos y se examinó su impacto en función de los tipos de discapacidad y las características específicas de los estudiantes y contextos educativos. Los resultados revelan una alta variabilidad y subjetividad en estos factores, los cuales pueden ser tanto favorecedores como obstaculizadores de las prácticas educativas inclusivas. Adicionalmente, el estudio examina el Plan Individual de Ajustes Razonables, destacando deficiencias significativas en su implementación y resistencia por parte de algunos sectores escolares, lo cual subraya desafíos en la adopción del modelo de educación inclusiva promovido por el Estado colombiano. Este análisis proporciona insights valiosos para la mejora continua de las prácticas inclusivas en el sistema educativo colombiano

Resumo: Este estudo analisa as experiências de 17 docentes colombianos do ensino primário no atendimento a alunos com deficiência, matriculados em 17 instituições de ensino em 11 municípios entre 2018 e 2022. Por meio de um desenho narrativo e de um questionário de perguntas abertas, foram exploradas as interações destes professores com o ambiente educacional. Foram identificados 12 fatores psicológicos e 13 pedagógicos e o seu impacto foi examinado em função dos tipos de deficiência e das características específicas dos estudantes e dos contextos educativos. Os resultados revelam alta variabilidade e subjetividade nesses fatores, o que pode favorecer ou dificultar práticas educativas inclusivas. Além disso, o estudo examina o Plano Individual de Ajustes Razoáveis, destacando falhas significativas na sua implementação e resistência por parte de alguns setores escolares, o que salienta desafios na adoção do modelo de educação inclusiva promovido pelo Estado colombiano. Esta análise fornece insights valiosos para a melhoria contínua das práticas inclusivas no sistema educacional colombiano

Abstract The meanings that people construct about concepts influence public policy; therefore, identifying them is significant for achieving a successful implementation process. In Mexico, the obligation of public officials to mainstream the gender perspective (GP) coexists and comes into tension with social debates surrounding the GP and its growing disapproval by conservative groups. The objective of the study was to understand and analyze the social representations (SR) of the gender perspective (GP) among teachers during the 2017-2018 school year in three public primary schools in León, Guanajuato, as well as its influence on the application of the GP in the school environment. The methodological design was qualitative and based on feminist theory and SR theory. Group interviews were conducted with 21 teachers from 1st, 4th, and 6th grades. Findings suggest that the SR held by teachers about the GP do not lead to actions that result in a correct application of the GP because their way of meaning gender and the GP lacks adequate information and is based on notions acquired from colloquial and media use. This poses an obstacle to achieving substantive equality in the educational field and is a consequence of a broader problem where the concept of gender has been trivialized, causing a theoretical and practical issue that needs further analysis.

Resumen Los significados que las personas construyen sobre los conceptos influyen en la política pública, por lo tanto, identificarlos es significativo para lograr un proceso de implementación exitoso. En México, la obligación que tiene el funcionariado público de transversalizar la perspectiva de género (PG) coexiste y entra en tensión con los debates sociales en torno a la PG y su creciente desprestigio por parte de grupos conservadores. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer y analizar las representaciones sociales (RS) de la PG de docentes del ciclo escolar 2017-2018 de tres escuelas primarias públicas de León, Guanajuato, así como su influencia en la aplicación de la PG en el ámbito escolar. El diseño metodológico fue cualitativo, con base en la teoría feminista y la teoría de las RS. Se realizaron entrevistas grupales con 21 docentes de 1°, 4° y 6° de primaria. Los hallazgos sugieren que las RS que mantienen las y los docentes sobre la PG no conducen a acciones que conlleven a una aplicación correcta de la PG pues su manera de significar lo que es género y PG carece de información adecuada y está basada en nociones adquiridas de su uso coloquial y mediático. Esto supone un obstáculo para el logro de la igualdad sustantiva en el ámbito educativo y es consecuencia de un problema más amplio donde el concepto de género se ha banalizado, provocando un problema teórico y práctico que debe seguirse analizando.

Resumen Introducción: Las competencias socioemocionales en la comunicación cara a cara son herramientas esenciales para el ajuste personal y social desde temprana edad. La comunicación en línea ha adquirido igual importancia, especialmente durante la adolescencia. Si bien se reconoce que sus características requieren habilidades específicas, hay escasez de estudios que analicen la relación existente entre las habilidades socioemocionales generalmente adquiridas y aquellas necesarias para la comunicación en línea. Por tanto, esta investigación tiene el objetivo de analizar cómo las habilidades socioemocionales fuera de línea predicen las competencias en línea entre chicas y chicos de manera diferenciada. Método: Este estudio incluyó a 478 estudiantes de educación secundaria con edades entre los 10 y 14 años. Este es un estudio transversal que utilizó el Path Analysis diferenciado por sexo, con muestreo intencional y no probabilístico. Para evaluar las competencias socioemocionales, se utilizó el instrumento ESCQ-21 para las competencias socioemocionales generales el cuestionario e-COM para cuantificar las competencias socioemocionales en línea. Resultados: El modelo explicativo indica que las competencias socioemocionales se transfieren parcialmente al entorno en línea en ambos sexos, especialmente la Percepción y comprensión emocional. Además, se sugiere que el E-autocontrol de la impulsividad y la E-autonomía emocional requieren un desarrollo específico en ese entorno. Conclusiones: Parece razonable incorporar y mejorar las experiencias en línea fomentando el desarrollo de competencias socioemocionales para este contexto. Se examinan las repercusiones para el ámbito educativo.

Abstract Introduction: Socio-emotional competencies in face-to-face communication are an essential tool for personal and social adjustment from an early age. Online communication has become equally important, especially in adolescence. It is known that its characteristics require specific skills, but there is a lack of studies that analyse the relationship that exists between generally acquired socio-emotional skills and those necessary for online communication. Hence, this research is focused on analysing how offline socio-emotional skills predict these online competencies in girls and boys in a differentiated way. Method: This study included 478 Secondary Education students between 10 and 14 years of age. This is a cross-sectional study that used Path Analysis differentiated by sex, with intentional and non-probabilistic sampling. To assess socio-emotional competencies, we used the ESCQ-21 instrument for generally assessed socio-emotional competencies and the e-COM questionnaire to quantify online socio-emotional competencies. Results: The explanatory model indicates that socio-emotional competencies are partially transferred to the online environment in both sexes, especially Perception and comprehension. Furthermore, it is suggested that E-self-control of impulsiveness and E-emotional autonomy require specific development in that environment. Conclusions: It seems reasonable to include online experiences that encourage development in online spaces. The repercussions for the educational field are analysed.

It presents the methodological aspects of the design and organization of the study Food Commercialization in Brazilian Schools, which aimed to evaluate aspects related to the commercialization of food and beverages in private schools, based on information collected from school cafeteria managers and street vendors located in the immediate surroundings of the schools. A cross-sectional study was conducted in private elementary and high schools that had cafeterias, in the 26 Brazilian state capitals and the Federal District. Simple random sampling with inverse replacement was used, and in the end, 2,241 cafeterias and 700 street vendors were evaluated. The proportion of sample loss was 21.2%. The questionnaire was developed and reviewed by specialists, covering questions about: food and nutritional information, infrastructure for meals, convenience, price, availability, variety, and promotion. The logistics included a coordinating team that conducted training, managed and controlled data quality, local researchers, and a company that assisted with fieldwork. The data collection took place between 2022 and 2024. The main implementation challenges were its overlap with the 2022 election period, episodes of violence in schools, internal school policies, and the complexity of Brazil’s cultural diversity and vast territorial extension. The study’s strengths include the novelty of the data collected in terms of depth and representativeness, the use of the generated evidence to propose public policies for regulating the school food environment, and the support in building a network of researchers on the topic.

Se presentan los aspectos metodológicos de la concepción y organización del estudio Comercialización de Alimentos en Escuelas Brasileñas, cuyo objetivo fue evaluar aspectos relacionados con la comercialización de alimentos y bebidas en escuelas privadas, a partir de información recopilada de los gestores de cantinas escolares y vendedores ambulantes presentes en el entorno inmediato de las escuelas. Se realizó un estudio transversal en escuelas privadas de enseñanza primaria y secundaria que contaban con cantinas, en las 26 capitales brasileñas y en el Distrito Federal. Se empleó un muestreo aleatorio simple con reposición inversa, y al final se evaluaron 2.241 cantinas y 700 vendedores ambulantes. La proporción de pérdidas muestrales fue del 21,2%. El cuestionario fue desarrollado y evaluado por especialistas, abarcando cuestiones sobre: información alimentaria y nutricional, infraestructura para la alimentación, conveniencia, precio, disponibilidad, variedad y promoción. La logística contó con un equipo coordinador que llevó a cabo las capacitaciones, gestionó y controló la calidad de los datos, investigadores locales y una empresa que asistieron en el trabajo de campo. Las recolecciones de datos se llevaron a cabo entre 2022 y 2024. Las principales dificultades de implementación fueron su coincidencia con el período electoral de 2022, episodios de violencia en las escuelas, políticas internas de las escuelas y la complejidad de la diversidad cultural y la vasta extensión territorial brasileña. Como puntos fuertes se destacan la novedad de los datos recogidos en términos de profundidad y representatividad, el uso de la evidencia generada para proponer políticas públicas de regulación del entorno alimentario escolar y el apoyo en la construcción de una red de investigadores en la temática.

Apresenta os aspectos metodológicos da concepção e organização do estudo Comercialização de Alimentos em Escolas Brasileiras, que teve como objetivo avaliar aspectos relacionados à comercialização de alimentos e bebidas em escolas privadas, a partir de informações coletadas com gestores de cantinas escolares e ambulantes presentes no entorno imediato das escolas. Realizou-se um estudo transversal em escolas privadas, de ensino fundamental e médio que possuíam cantinas, nas 26 capitais brasileiras e no Distrito Federal. Foi empregada aleatória simples com reposição inversa, ao final, foram avaliadas 2.241 cantinas e 700 ambulantes. A proporção de perdas amostrais foi de 21,2%. O questionário foi desenvolvido e avaliado por especialistas contemplando questões sobre: informação alimentar e nutricional, infraestrutura para alimentação, conveniência, preço, disponibilidade, variedade e promoção. A logística contou com uma equipe coordenadora que conduziu os treinamentos, realizou a gestão e controle da qualidade dos dados, pesquisadores locais e uma empresa que auxiliaram no trabalho de campo. As coletas ocorreram entre 2022 e 2024. As principais dificuldades de implementação foram sua concomitância com o período eleitoral de 2022, episódios de violência nas  escolas, políticas internas das escolas e a complexidade da diversidade cultural e a vasta extensão territorial brasileira. Como pontos fortes destacam-se o ineditismo dos dados coletados em profundidade e representatividade, o uso das evidências geradas para proposição de políticas públicas de regulação do ambiente alimentar escolar e o apoio na construção de uma rede de pesquisadores na temática.

RESUMEN Este estudio pretende analizar la opinión y percepción de los agentes educativos portugueses sobre la integración de la educación socioemocional en las escuelas portuguesas. Para ello, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a agentes educativos de diferentes niveles educativos, áreas científicas y regiones de Portugal. Aunque las últimas investigaciones indican que la educación socioemocional contribuye al éxito académico, a una mejor preparación para los retos de la vida, a la protección de la salud y a la creación de entornos de aprendizaje positivos, en Portugal, la educación socioemocional sigue desatendida. Según los participantes en el estudio, para integrar la educación socioemocional es necesario cambiar los planes de estudio, universalizar e invertir en el desarrollo de los conocimientos y el nivel socioemocional de los profesores, aumentar el apoyo social en la escuela, cambiar la organización escolar, y transformar el entorno en el que se debaten y deciden las políticas educativas.

ABSTRACT This study aims to analyse the opinion and perception of Portuguese educational agents on the integration of socio-emotional education in Portuguese schools. To this end, semi-structured interviews were carried out with educational agents from different levels of education, scientific areas and regions of Portugal. Although the latest research indicates that socio-emotional education contributes to academic success, better preparation for life's challenges, health protection and the creation of positive learning environments, socio-emotional education continues to be neglected in Portugal. According to the participants in the study, in order to integrate socio-emotional education it is necessary to change curricula, universalise and invest in the development of teachers' knowledge and socio-emotional level, increase social support at school, change the school organisation, and transform the environment in which education policies are discussed and decided.

RESUMO Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a opinião e perceção dos agentes educativos portugueses sobre a integração da educação socioemocional na escola portuguesa. Para tal, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas a agentes educativos de diferentes níveis do ensino, áreas científicas e regiões de Portugal. Embora a investigação mais recente indique que a educação socioemocional contribui para o sucesso académico, para uma melhor preparação para os desafios da vida, para a proteção da saúde e para criação de ambientes de aprendizagem positivos, em Portugal, a educação socioemocional continua a ser negligenciada. Segundo os participantes no estudo, para a integração da educação socioemocional é necessário alterar os currículos, universalizar e investir no desenvolvimento do conhecimento e nível socioemocional dos docentes, aumentar o suporte social na escola, alterar a organização escolar e transformar o ambiente de discussão e decisão das políticas de educação.

BACKGROUND: Students' perceptions of the educational methodology are valuable for improving the quality of the educational environment. However, there is limited literature on students' perceptions of lectures and peer-assisted learning (PAL) within the School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences OBJECTIVES: To determine the perceptions of allied health students across different study levels regarding the effectiveness of lectures and PAL as educational strategies METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved 213 Allied Health students from levels 200 to 400 at the University of Ghana. Data were collected using an adopted perceptions questionnaire. Perceptions of lectures and PAL were analysed using means and mean percentages. A one-way ANOVA test was performed to compare differences in perceptions among students at various study levels, while the independent sample t-test was used to compare differences in perceptions between male and female students RESULTS: PAL had the highest mean scores, with a global rating of 4.1 (standard deviation (SD) 0.8) compared with 3.5 (SD 0.8) for lectures (p<0.00). There were no differences in perceptions about lectures and PAL among levels 200 to 400 students. Female students had a more positive perception of PAL, while both male and female students had the same positive perceptions about lectures CONCLUSIONS: Students generally had positive perceptions about lectures and PAL; however, PAL was acknowledged as an alternative that provides students with active educational experiences. PAL may be incorporated into the standard curriculum alongside lectures

Hierdie sewe-jaar longitudinale opvoedingstudie evalueer drie akademiese afleweringsmodusse vir deeltydse MBA-studente in hul Bemarkingsbestuursmodule, naamlik vol kontak (20172019), vol aanlyn tydens COVID-19 se harde inperking (2020-2021 en die daaropvolgende gemengde modus (2022-2023). Die studie het ten doel om te bepaal of die afleweringsmodus studente se akademiese prestasie beduidend beïnvloed. Die eenrigting-variansie-analise (EVA) het beduidende verskille tussen die afleweringsmodusse vir individuele opdragte (normatiewe assessering) en groepgevallestudies (summatiewe assessering) geïdentifiseer. Daar was ook betekenisvolle verskille tussen die akademiese prestasie ten opsigte van die finale saamgestelde portefeulje van kennis (wat as eksamen dien). Hierdie portefeulje bestaan uit 'n prakties-toegepaste bemarkingsplan. Die post-hoc toetse het getoon dat studente aansienlik beter gevaar het tydens die gemengde afleweringsmodus in individuele opdragte, terwyl die volledige aanlyn modus laer punte vir die groepgevallestudies gehad het. Beide die gemengde en volledige kontakmodusse het beduidende opeenvolgende verbetering vir die groepgevallestudies getoon, wat in elke gevallestudie verbetering getoon het namate die semester gevorder het. Dit verskil van volledige aanlyn onderrig. Die gemengde modus het ook aansienlik beter gevaar in die eksamen- en finale modulepunte en het selfs beter gevaar as volkontakklasse.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly transformed the tertiary education landscape. Traditional contact universities were forced abruptly to adopt a full-distance education mode, a situation neither the students nor lecturers were prepared for. Many lectures and teaching activities were developed on the fly as universities struggled to roll out the needed support in double-time for lecturers and students. This new normal for education required integrating technology, advanced communication software, revised assessment techniques, and recognising the need for flexible and adaptable approaches to teaching and learning. Students also evolved and gained technological proficiency, adaptability, time management, soft skills, social media proficiency, and an awareness of health and well-being. Albeit uncertain in redefining the new normal, universities continue to provide quality education. However, exactly how university education should be delivered to a new breed of students in a new business environment is a challenge. This is even more so in the case of executive MBA students. After the hard lockdown and restrictions were lifted on 21 September 2020, the North-West University Business School started to explore other modes of academic content delivery. Reinstating a full contact delivery mode was not an option because of remaining restrictions. High technological investment, online-educated lecturers and students, and benefits and developments during online learning now form a new normal for the Business School. Which teaching method, or rather, which mode of delivery, is the most relevant and adequate? Should the MBA lectures return to the historic full-contact delivery mode, stick with the newly established full online mode, or attempt to integrate the benefits of both into a hybrid mode of delivering business education to a new breed of technology-savvy students? This study, therefore, examines the academic performance of the different delivery modes by comparing data of Executive MBA Marketing management students at the NWU Business School in South Africa. The study examines the academic performance of these students from 2017 up to 2023. The panel database consists of Executive MBA students'marks for the module in Marketing Management from 2017 up to 2023. The database contains marks for individual assignments, groupwork case studies, final individual- and groupwork marks, exam marks and the final module mark. The final assessment is a portfolio of evidence comprising a detailed marketing plan for a product, service, or organisation of choice. The mode of delivery served as the dependent variable, while the independent variables comprised the marks for each assignment (groupwork, individual and portfolio of evidence). Three delivery modes were compared, namely full-contact (2017-2019), full-online (2020-2021), and the post-pandemic hybrid mode currently in effect (2022-2023). The data comprised 630 cases. However, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) used 532 cases to compare the different groupwork assignments (230 full-contact students, 159 full-online students, and 143 hybrid students). Cronbach's alpha coefficient measured the data's reliability, and one-way ANOVA determined significant differences (p<.05) between the academic performance of the three delivery modes. The analysis confirmed that significant differences exist between the modes of delivery for individual assignments, group case studies and exams (p<.05). The Tukey ab post-hoc tests showed that students performed significantly better during the hybrid delivery mode in individual assignments (69.2%) than full contact (63.8%). Regarding the individual assignment, the full online (63.8%) and full contact (63.7%) delivery modes perform significantly worse than the hybrid (69.2%) delivery mode. Regarding the first group case study (Group Assignment 1), full online performs (67.3%) significantly worse than hybrid (71.1%) and full contact (73.6%) delivery modes. There is no significant difference between the hybrid and full contact delivery modes. In the second, third, and fourth group case studies (Group Assignments 2, 3 & 4), the hybrid delivery mode (82.37%, 75.4%, 82.7%) outperforms the full contact (75.4, 80.1%, 86.6%) and full-online (71.4%, 71.4%, 67.8%) modes. The hybrid delivery mode, therefore, proves to be more conducive towards academic performance in group work. Finally, in considering the final module mark, the hybrid delivery mode (71.0%) is significantly higher than the other two delivery modes. However, there is no significant difference between full online (67.5%) and full-contact (67.2%) delivery modes regarding the final module mark. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that the better performance in the final module marks is a function of the groupwork where the students analysed case studies together. There are no significant differences in the exam marks between the delivery modes, so better academic performance in the hybrid mode of delivery where groupwork is concerned culminates in the better module mark. Based on the findings, it is evident that the hybrid mode of delivery results in the best academic performance. This observation is based on three reasons, namely 1) students performed better in both the normative and summative assessments during hybrid tuition; 2) there is continuous progressive learning throughout the semester regarding the group case studies (summative assessment). They learn to improve and hone their skills to analyse better and apply business solutions to real-life problems experienced by organisations. This is based on students' improving marks in the group case studies as they become more proficient in analysing and answering the applied case studies because they learn from each case study; and 3) the students perform better academically in their normative assessments and earn higher final module marks (partially due to reason 2). It is concluded that the hybrid delivery mode facilitates the academic performance of post-pandemic executive MBA Marketing management students. JEL KODES: I23, I21, M30

RESUMO Este estudo objetivou investigar as relações entre a exposição a desertos alimentares e marcadores do consumo alimentar entre crianças em idade escolar acompanhadas no Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (Sisvan). Utilizaram-se microdados de 63.426 crianças de 1.655 municípios em 2016 para marcadores saudáveis e não saudáveis, sendo criadas as variáveis ‘ausência de consumo de alimentos in natura/minimamente processados’ e ‘consumo máximo de alimentos ultraprocessados’. A classificação municipal em desertos alimentares baseou-se na densidade de estabelecimentos saudáveis. Modelos de regressão de Poisson ajustados por características individuais e municipais foram empregados para estimar Razões de Prevalência (RP) e Intervalos de Confiança de 95% (IC 95%) para a ocorrência dos marcadores de acordo com a exposição a desertos alimentares. A presença de desertos alimentares associou-se a piores classificações municipais de desenvolvimento humano e desigualdade. Observou-se associação entre exposição a desertos alimentares e maior frequência da ausência de consumo de alimentos in natura/minimamente processados (RP: 1,15, IC 95%: 1,07, 1,24) e do consumo máximo de alimentos ultraprocessados (RP: 1,07, IC 95%: 1,02, 1,24). Conclui-se que a exposição a desertos alimentares esteve associada ao perfil de marcadores do consumo alimentar de crianças em idade escolar acompanhadas no Sisvan. Sisvan . (Sisvan) Utilizaramse Utilizaram se 63426 63 426 63.42 1655 1 655 1.65 201 naturaminimamente natura minimamente ultraprocessados. ultraprocessados’ baseouse baseou RP (RP 95 associouse associou desigualdade Observouse Observou 115 15 1,15 107 07 1,07 1,24 124 24 102 02 1,02 1,24. Concluise Conclui (Sisvan 6342 6 42 63.4 165 65 1.6 20 9 11 1,1 10 0 1,0 1,2 12 2 634 4 63. 16 1. 1,

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the relationship between exposure to food deserts and food consumption markers among school-aged children monitored by the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Surveillance System (SISVAN). Microdata from 63,426 children from 1,655 municipalities in 2016 was used for healthy and unhealthy food consumption markers, and the variables ‘absence of consumption of in natura/minimally processed foods’ and ‘maximum consumption of ultra-processed foods’ were created. Municipal classification into food deserts was based on the density of healthy establishments. Poisson regression models adjusted for individual and municipal characteristics were used to estimate Prevalence Ratios (PR) and 95% Confidence Intervals (95% CI) for the occurrence of food markers according to exposure to food deserts. Food deserts were associated with worse municipal human development and inequality scores. There was an association between exposure to food deserts and a higher frequency of absence of consumption of in natura/minimally processed foods (PR: 1.15, 95% CI: 1.07, 1.24) and maximum consumption of ultra-processed foods (PR: 1.07, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.24). We conclude that exposure to food deserts was associated with the profile of food consumption markers in school-aged children monitored by SISVAN. schoolaged school aged SISVAN . (SISVAN) 63426 63 426 63,42 1655 1 655 1,65 201 naturaminimally natura minimally ultraprocessed ultra created establishments PR (PR 95 (95 CI scores 115 15 1.15 107 07 1.07 1.24 124 24 102 02 1.02 1.24. (SISVAN 6342 6 42 63,4 165 65 1,6 20 9 (9 11 1.1 10 0 1.0 1.2 12 2 634 4 63, 16 1, ( 1.

Stuttering, the repetition of voice, syllable or sentence, is a speech and social communication disorder that negatively affects the fluency of speech. Students who stutter are often socially isolated in school, and also experience high anxiety and communication difficulty at different levels. With the study reported on here we investigated teachers' opinions about the difficulties they experience when supporting students who stutter, and how educational regulations are implemented. In this descriptive study the qualitative research method was employed. This method enables an in-depth investigation of participants' opinions and thoughts. Interview notes and observation data were analysed using descriptive and document analysis. Teachers' opinions are described along 4 main themes, namely recognition and intervention, providing cooperation, in-class communication environment, and academic support. The findings in the study show that teachers and peers have a great influence on stuttering children's access to quality education and their social acceptance.

The purpose of the study reported on here was to explore the implementation of learner integration and its challenges in a selected former Model C school. This is an expansion of the findings of a larger study, "Understanding and enhancing of learner integration in a selected ex-model C school" by Theresia Joakim Kanyopa. Based on South Africa's history, the term "former Model C" (also ex Model C) is still commonly used to describe those schools that were formerly Whites-only but are now multiracial schools. Learner integration is a major issue in global contemporary education practice. Contemporary literature on learner integration in former Model C schools reveals complex impediments. Some of the impediments are essentially beyond the capabilities and competencies of learners, teachers and principals. In this article we argue that the lack of an effectively designed practice is central to the impediments to learner integration. This was a qualitative case study grounded within the critical research paradigm, hence the critical emancipatory research (CER) theoretical framework was adopted. We used purposive and convenience sampling to select the research site and participants. Four Grade 11 learners (2 boys and 2 girls) were purposively selected because of their availability and willingness to participate in the study. Their ages were between 16 and 19 years. Data were generated through interviews and reflective writing. Importantly, to achieve successful learner integration in former Model C schools, we affirm that these schools must revise their practices, programmes and policies to create an integrative learning environment that ensures learner safety and an environment that supports, develops end enhances their academic goals. The findings from the study indicate that learner integration in former Model C schools can be successfully done by valuing the learners' diversities regardless of their backgrounds, ethnic groups, status or races.

Abstract This document focuses on urban dispersion and accessibility in the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico and its influence on the university student population. This is achieved through the analysis of three groups of data: mobility surveys of the student community, school performance monitoring data provided by the University, and data from Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) on the location of main transportation in the city. The research provides results on the geographical dispersion of students, their dependence on the public transportation system, and how this situation is related to accessibility and academic performance, particularly in the case of students with greater lag. Finally, the importance of implementing these studies in businesses and schools that will contribute to the development of transportation and urban planning policies that reduce social disparities and improve mobility in the urban environment is highlighted.

Resumen Este documento aborda la relación entre dispersión urbana y accesibilidad en la zona metropolitana del Valle de México, junto a su influencia en la población estudiantil universitaria. Esto se logra a partir del análisis de tres grupos de datos: encuestas de movilidad a la comunidad estudiantil; datos de seguimiento del desempeño escolar aportados por la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana; y datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) sobre la ubicación de los principales transportes de la ciudad. La investigación aporta resultados sobre la dispersión geográfica de los estudiantes, su dependencia al sistema de transporte público y sobre cómo esta situación se relaciona con la accesibilidad y el rendimiento académico, particularmente en el caso de los estudiantes con más rezago. Finalmente, se subraya la importancia de implementar estos estudios en empresas y escuelas que trabajen en la elaboración de políticas de transporte y planificación urbana para reducir las disparidades sociales y mejorar la movilidad en el entorno urbano.

Resumen: Las técnicas de Gianni Rodari y Edward de Bono tienen gran importancia pues promueven el interés del estudiante en el proceso de producción de textos a través de la experimentación, que se logra al aplicar la metodología lúdica y el pensamiento creativo en las aulas. Por esta razón, la investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar las técnicas de Gianni Rodari y Edward De Bono como una estrategia de enseñanza para mejorar el proceso de escritura creativa en estudiantes de educación general básica en Ecuador. El escrito se elaboró empleando un enfoque deductivo, respaldado además por una investigación documental con enfoque cualitativo. No obstante, en cuanto a los resultados obtenidos, se evidenció a través del informe presentado por el Instituto Nacional de Evaluación Educativa en las pruebas Pisa que el promedio de Ecuador en lectura es de 409, lo que lo sitúa en nivel 2 que corresponde al nivel mínimo de competencias. Esto se debe al desconocimiento de técnicas y estrategias innovadoras en el ámbito escolar. Se concluyó que dichas técnicas estimulan la imaginación al tiempo que refuerza la confianza y autoestima del niño o niña, mejora la capacidad comunicativa y de escritura, y desarrolla el pensamiento crítico desde la expresión personal.

Abstract: The techniques of Gianni Rodari and Edward de Bono are of great importance, since they promote the student's interest in the process of text production through experimentation, which is achieved by applying the playful methodology and creative thinking in the classroom. Thus, the research aims to analyze the Techniques of Gianni Rodari and Edward De Bono as a teaching strategy to improve the creative writing process in students of general basic education in Ecuador. It can be indicated that the writing was elaborated using a deductive approach, supported by documentary research with a qualitative approach. However, as for the results obtained, it was evidenced through the report presented by INEVAL in the Pisa tests that Ecuador's average in reading is 409, which places it in level 2, the minimum level of competencies, this is due to the lack of knowledge of innovative techniques and strategies in the school environment. In summary, these techniques stimulate the imagination while reinforcing the child's confidence and self-esteem, improve communication and writing skills, and finally, develop critical thinking through personal expression.