The way Family Health teams work can encourage sharing between different fields of knowledge and the development of interprofessional collaborative practices. The objective was to understand how interprofessional collaborative practices are built in the work process in Family Health units. Exploratory, descriptive research, with quantitative and qualitative approaches, carried out with Family Health teams from 26 municipalities in the countryside of the state of São Paulo, using secondary data and semi-structured interviews. From the analysis, two thematic categories emerged: the development of interprofessional work and aspects related to the team. The construction of interprofessional collaborative practices permeates collective spaces in moments of professional integration. However, there are weaknesses arising from the fragmentation of professional practices and the lack of user-centeredness.

O modo de trabalhar das equipes de Saúde da Família pode favorecer o compartilhamento entre diferentes campos de saberes e o desenvolvimento de práticas colaborativas interprofissionais. Objetivou-se compreender como se dá a construção de práticas colaborativas interprofissionais no processo de trabalho em unidades de Saúde da Família (USF). Investigação exploratória, descritiva, com abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa, realizada com equipes de Saúde da Família de 26 municípios do interior paulista, utilizando dados secundários e entrevistas semiestruturadas. Da análise, emergiram duas categorias temáticas: o desenvolvimento do trabalho interprofissional e aspectos relacionados com a equipe. A construção das práticas colaborativas interprofissionais perpassa os espaços coletivos em momentos de integração dos profissionais. Porém, existem fragilidades decorrentes da fragmentação das práticas profissionais e da não centralidade no usuário.

El modo de trabajar de los equipos de Salud de la Familia puede favorecer la compartición entre diferentes campos de saberes y el desarrollo de prácticas colaborativas interprofesionales. El objetivo fue comprender cómo se realiza la construcción de prácticas colaborativas interprofesionales en el proceso de trabajo en unidades de Salud de la Familia. Una investigación exploratoria, descriptiva, con abordajes cuantitativo y cualitativo, realizada con equipos de Salud de la Familia de 26 municipios del interior del Estado de São Paulo, utilizando datos secundarios y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Del análisis surgieron dos categorías temáticas: el desarrollo del trabajo interprofesional y aspectos relacionados con el equipo. La construcción de las prácticas colaborativas interprofesionales atraviesa los espacios colectivos, en momentos de integración de los profesionales. No obstante, hay fragilidades provenientes de la fragmentación de las prácticas profesionales y de la no centralidad en el usuario.

ABSTRACT The study approaches the measurement of scientific literacy competencies in psychology students. Scientific literacy is a necessity in university education, enabling students to understand the role of sciences in everyday life and contribute to generating solutions to contemporary social challenges. Additionally, scientific literacy is key to disciplinary socialization, enhancing the ability to position oneself within an interdisciplinary framework in research in social and behavioral sciences. In this article, the results of the construction and validation process of a scale to measure scientific literacy competencies in psychology students at a private university in southern Chile are presented. A total of 111 first to fifth-year students participated. Psychometric analyses yielded four dimensions for the construct: self-efficacy in scientific skills, access to scientific knowledge, applicability of scientific knowledge, and scientific and ethical rigor. From the development of this instrument, the importance of encouraging students' active participation in extracurricular research activities is highlighted, along with articulating guidelines related to scientific rigor in academic training, as well as defining and sharing minimum scientific standards across subjects in different areas.

RESUMEN El estudio se aproxima a la medición de competencias de alfabetización científica en estudiantes de psicología. La alfabetización científica es una necesidad de la formación universitaria, que permite al estudiante comprender el rol de las ciencias en la cotidianidad y contribuir generando soluciones a los desafíos de la vida social contemporánea. A su vez, la alfabetización científica es clave para la socialización disciplinaria, potenciando la capacidad para posicionarse desde un marco de trabajo interdisciplinario en la investigación en ciencias sociales y del comportamiento. En este artículo, se presentan los resultados del proceso de construcción y validación de una escala para medir competencias de alfabetización científica en estudiantes de psicología en una universidad privada del sur de Chile. Participaron 111 estudiantes de primer a quinto año. Los análisis psicométricos arrojaron cuatro dimensiones para el constructo: autoeficacia en destrezas científicas, acceso al conocimiento científico, aplicabilidad del conocimiento científico y rigurosidad científica y ética. A partir del desarrollo de este instrumento, se destaca la importancia de incentivar la participación activa de estudiantes en actividades de investigación extracurriculares, articular lineamientos vinculados al rigor científico en la formación académica, así como definir y compartir estándares mínimos de exigencia científica entre asignaturas de distintas áreas.

RESUMO A pandemia da covid-19 provocou impactos profundos na sociedade brasileira, mas pouca atenção foi endereçada à determinação socioambiental da saúde de populações periféricas. Este projeto surge nesse contexto com a proposta de identificar desafios e potencialidades do enfrentamento da pandemia e suas consequências em três territórios periféricos e vulnerabilizados do estado do Rio de Janeiro. O edital Inova-TSS foi a oportunidade de desenvolver uma pesquisa que, além de gerar dados, contribuísse para potencializar esses territórios para lidar melhor com esse desafio, contribuindo assim para torná-los mais sustentáveis e saudáveis. Apoiado na Educação Popular e em outras perspectivas dialógicas e participativas, este é um estudo qualitativo que conjugou pesquisa, formação, extensão e estratégias de pesquisa quantitativa, sendo desenvolvido em parceria com cinco movimentos sociais, desde a sua gênese. Por sugestão dessas organizações, a pesquisa foi articulada a uma ação da campanha popular ‘Periferia Viva’: um curso de Agentes Populares de Saúde oferecido nos mesmos territórios da pesquisa onde essas organizações já atuavam. Este relato de experiência propõe-se a compartilhar desafios e potências do processo constitutivo dessa investigação, que integrou militantes, profissionais da saúde e moradoras(es) das comunidades beneficiadas como pesquisadoras(es) populares, reconhecendo sua condição como sujeitos na produção de conhecimentos. covid19 covid 19 covid-1 brasileira periféricas Janeiro InovaTSS Inova TSS dados desafio tornálos torná los saudáveis participativas formação quantitativa sociais gênese Periferia Viva Viva’ atuavam propõese propõe se investigação militantes moradorases moradoras es moradoras(es pesquisadorases pesquisadoras pesquisadoras(es populares conhecimentos covid1 1 covid-

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on Brazilian society, but little attention was paid to the socio-environmental determination of the health of peripheral populations. This project arises in this context, with the proposal to identify challenges and potential in confronting the pandemic and its consequences in three peripheral and vulnerable territories in Rio de Janeiro. The Inova-TSS notice was the opportunity to develop research that, simultaneously to generating data, would contribute to empowering these territories to better deal with this challenge, thus contributing to making them more sustainable and healthier. Supported by Popular Education and other dialogical perspectives, this is a qualitative study that combined research, training, extension and quantitative research strategies, and was developed in partnership with five social movements, since its genesis. At the suggestion of these organizations, the research was linked to an action of the popular campaign ‘Periferia Viva’, a course for Popular Health Agents offered in the same territories as the research, where these organizations were already operating. This experience report aims to share challenges and strengths of the constitutive process of this investigation, which integrated activists, health professionals, and residents of benefiting communities as popular researchers, recognizing their condition as subjects in knowledge production. COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 society socioenvironmental socio environmental populations context Janeiro InovaTSS Inova TSS data challenge healthier perspectives training strategies movements genesis Periferia Viva, Viva , Viva’ operating investigation activists professionals researchers production COVID1 1 COVID-

RESUMO Ecossistema de inovação representa uma série de atores que possuem parcerias e envolvimento para disseminar conhecimento e tecnologia. A teoria das trocas sociais é constituída por elementos que incentivam as pessoas a pensarem nos benefícios e riscos potenciais de seus relacionamentos. Visto que há uma lacuna na literatura referente à baixa quantidade de artigos que relacionem ecossistema de inovação com a teoria das trocas sociais, o objetivo do estudo foi analisar as contribuições teóricas e gerenciais e as indicações de estudos futuros de artigos científicos que relacionaram os temas para propor categorias de análise. A revisão sistemática da literatura ocorreu por meio de análise bibliométrica e de conteúdo com auxílio do software Iramuteq®. As categorias propostas foram: planejamento geral; atores do ecossistema; ações dos atores; tecnologia e pesquisa; e características das trocas sociais no ecossistema de inovação. O relacionamento entre atores de um ecossistema por meio de seus profissionais promove interação, confiança, cooperação e colaboração - trocas sociais -, que possibilitam um ambiente propício à inovação. A cooperação para a transferência de conhecimento e o compartilhamento se mostram como oportunidade ou suporte para novos produtos e serviços. relacionamentos Iramuteq Iramuteq® foram geral pesquisa interação confiança , serviços

Innovation ecosystem represents a series of actors that have partnerships and involvement to disseminate knowledge and technology. The theory of social exchange is made up of elements that encourage people to think about the potential benefits and risks of their relationships. Given the gap in the literature regarding the low number of articles that relate innovation ecosystem with the theory of social exchanges, the objective of the study was to analyze the theoretical and managerial contributions and indications for future studies of scientific articles that related the themes to propose categories of analysis. The systematic review of the literature occurred through bibliometric and content analysis with the aid of the Iramuteq® software. The proposed categories were: general planning, ecosystem actors, actors' actions, technology and research, and characteristics of social exchanges in the innovation ecosystem. The relationship between actors in an ecosystem through its professionals promotes interaction, trust, cooperation and collaboration (social exchanges) to provide an environment conducive to innovation. Cooperation for knowledge transfer and sharing is an opportunity or support for new products and services. relationships Iramuteq software were planning actions research interaction trust services

El ecosistema de innovación representa una serie de actores que tienen alianzas e involucramiento para difundir conocimiento y tecnología. La teoría del intercambio social se compone de elementos que alientan a las personas a pensar en los posibles beneficios y riesgos de sus relaciones. Dado el vacío en la literatura respecto al bajo número de artículos que relacionan el ecosistema de innovación con la teoría de los intercambios sociales, el objetivo del estudio fue analizar los aportes teóricos y gerenciales e indicaciones para futuros estudios de artículos científicos que relacionen los temas a proponer categorías de análisis. La revisión sistemática de la literatura ocurrió a través de análisis bibliométrico y de contenido con ayuda del software Iramuteq®. Las categorías propuestas fueron: planificación general, actores del ecosistema, acciones de los actores, tecnología e investigación, y características de los intercambios sociales en el ecosistema de innovación. La relación entre los actores de un ecosistema a través de sus profesionales promueve la interacción, la confianza, la cooperación y la colaboración (intercambios sociales) para proporcionar un entorno propicio para la innovación. La cooperación para la transferencia y el intercambio de conocimientos es una oportunidad o apoyo para nuevos productos y servicios. relaciones Iramuteq Iramuteq® fueron general investigación interacción confianza servicios

Abstract This paper aims to bring reflections and notes for strengthening Brazilian structuring public policies, focusing on Popular Health Education in the Unified Health System (SUS) from the perspectives built in the Observatory of Popular Health Education and the Brazilian Reality. The Observatory is a valuable space for sharing health professionals’ and popular educators’ interpretations and experiences about local and Brazilian realities from the perspective of Popular Health Education. During its two years of activity, the Observatory has gathered summary interpretations of Popular Health Education for the crises that traverse the country’s recent history in a dialogical and participatory way. In a panoramic view, the shared statements point to challenges for valuing the human approach to health promotion, including respecting local and community knowledge and social practices. Moreover, we underscore the importance of social participation in constructing participatory social processes in public health toward citizen autonomy and expanded democratic dynamics in the Brazilian State and its social equipment. policies SUS (SUS Reality professionals educators activity countrys country s way view promotion practices Moreover equipment

Resumo Este trabalho se propõe a trazer reflexões e apontamentos para o fortalecimento de políticas públicas estruturantes no Brasil, com foco na Educação Popular em Saúde no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), a partir das perspectivas construídas no Observatório de Educação Popular em Saúde e Realidade Brasileira. O Observatório é um espaço profícuo para o compartilhamento de interpretações e experiências de profissionais de saúde e educadores populares sobre a realidade local e realidade brasileira, a partir da ótica da Educação Popular em Saúde. De forma dialógica e participativa, ao longo de seus 2 anos de atividade, o Observatório foi capaz de reunir interpretações sintéticas da Educação Popular em Saúde para as crises que atravessam a história recente do país. De maneira panorâmica, as falas compartilhadas apontam desafios para valorização da abordagem humana na promoção da saúde, com a inclusão e o respeito aos saberes e práticas sociais locais e comunitárias. Além disso, destaca-se a importância da participação social na construção de processos sociais participativos na saúde pública, visando à autonomia do cidadão e à ampliação da dinâmica democrática no Estado brasileiro e em seus equipamentos sociais. Brasil SUS, SUS , (SUS) Brasileira brasileira participativa atividade país panorâmica comunitárias disso destacase destaca pública (SUS

Resumo Este trabalho se propõe a trazer reflexões e apontamentos para o fortalecimento de políticas públicas estruturantes no Brasil, com foco na Educação Popular em Saúde no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), a partir das perspectivas construídas no Observatório de Educação Popular em Saúde e Realidade Brasileira. O Observatório é um espaço profícuo para o compartilhamento de interpretações e experiências de profissionais de saúde e educadores populares sobre a realidade local e realidade brasileira, a partir da ótica da Educação Popular em Saúde. De forma dialógica e participativa, ao longo de seus 2 anos de atividade, o Observatório foi capaz de reunir interpretações sintéticas da Educação Popular em Saúde para as crises que atravessam a história recente do país. De maneira panorâmica, as falas compartilhadas apontam desafios para valorização da abordagem humana na promoção da saúde, com a inclusão e o respeito aos saberes e práticas sociais locais e comunitárias. Além disso, destaca-se a importância da participação social na construção de processos sociais participativos na saúde pública, visando à autonomia do cidadão e à ampliação da dinâmica democrática no Estado brasileiro e em seus equipamentos sociais.

Abstract This paper aims to bring reflections and notes for strengthening Brazilian structuring public policies, focusing on Popular Health Education in the Unified Health System (SUS) from the perspectives built in the Observatory of Popular Health Education and the Brazilian Reality. The Observatory is a valuable space for sharing health professionals’ and popular educators’ interpretations and experiences about local and Brazilian realities from the perspective of Popular Health Education. During its two years of activity, the Observatory has gathered summary interpretations of Popular Health Education for the crises that traverse the country’s recent history in a dialogical and participatory way. In a panoramic view, the shared statements point to challenges for valuing the human approach to health promotion, including respecting local and community knowledge and social practices. Moreover, we underscore the importance of social participation in constructing participatory social processes in public health toward citizen autonomy and expanded democratic dynamics in the Brazilian State and its social equipment.

Abstract The political, cultural and economic features that characterize the society of the 21st century have allowed the emergence of the so-called digital society, characterized by the dominant use of information and communication technologies for the development of activities such as research, communication, sharing knowledge and information, producing, among others. In this framework, the objective of this work is to design and program an immersive augmented reality application that allows the visualization of 3D iconography to inform about the life risk to which the occupants of the case study building are exposed. To do this, we will work with a quasi-experimental methodology that combines design, programming and verification procedures through trial and error. Concluding that it is possible to integrate seismic risk iconography for visualization in the augmented reality application.

Resumen Los rasgos políticos, culturales y económicos que caracterizan a la sociedad del siglo XXI, han permitido el surgimiento de la llamada sociedad digital la cual se caracteriza por el uso dominante de las tecnologías de la información y comunicación para el desarrollo de actividades tales como investigación, comunicación, compartir conocimiento e información, producir, entre otros. En este marco, el presente trabajo tiene por objetivo diseñar y programar una aplicación de tecnología inmersiva de realidad aumentada que permita la visualización de iconografía en 3D para informar sobre el riesgo de vida a los que están expuestos los ocupantes del edificio caso de estudio. Para ello se trabajará con una metodología cuasi-experimental que combina procedimientos de diseño, programación y verificación a través de prueba y error. Concluyendo que es posible integrar la iconografía sobre riesgo sísmico edilicio para su visualización en la aplicación de realidad aumentada.

Resumen Partiendo de una concepción de la formación como vía de acceso al oficio, nuestro objetivo es discutir cómo la experiencia profesional se enriquece a través del análisis de la actividad de formación por el trabajo en el ámbito del Programa Educación por el Trabajo para la Salud (PET-Saúde) - uno de los dispositivos de formación del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) en Brasil. Para lograrlo, optamos por el método de instrucción al sosia, a partir del cual se propone un ejercicio grupal con el objetivo de explicar, compartir, discutir y desarrollar colectivamente las diferentes formas de realizar la actividad. Cuando los dispositivos de formación, como el PET-Saúde, brindan oportunidades para el surgimiento de zonas de desarrollo, los trabajadores experimentados y novatos se encuentran juntos en la creación de conocimientos colectivos que forman a todos simultáneamente. Primero abordamos el tema señalando nuestras bases teórico-metodológicas, luego situamos brevemente al lector en relación con el campo de la salud pública y sus políticas de formación. Finalmente, a partir de los diálogos que pudimos desencadenar con el método de instrucción al sosia, analizamos con los estudiantes su proceso de formación en torno al tema de las emociones, enfocándonos en ampliar recursos para la acción como operadores de formación y salud.

Résumé Partant d’une conception de la formation comme voie d’insertion dans le métier, notre objectif est de discuter la manière dont l’expérience professionnelle s’enrichit à travers l’analyse de l’activité de formation par le travail dans le cadre du Programme d'Éducation par le Travail pour la Santé (PET-Saúde) - l'un des dispositifs de formation du Système de Santé Unifié (SUS) au Brésil. Avec cette perspective, en prenant pour base la méthode des instructions au sosie, un exercice de groupe a été proposé dans le but d’expliquer, de partager, discuter et développer collectivement les différentes manières de réaliser l’activité. Lorsque les dispositifs de formation, comme le PET-Saúde, offrent des opportunités d'émergence de zones de développement, travailleurs expérimentés et novices se rencontrent dans la création d'un savoir collectif qui forme chacun d’eux. Nous approchons d'abord cette thématique en rappelant nos bases théorico-méthodologiques, et situons ensuite brièvement le champ de la santé publique et de ses politiques de formation. Enfin, à partir des dialogues que nous avons pu encourager grâce à la méthode des instructions au sosie, nous avons analysé avec les étudiants leur processus de formation en privilégiant la question des émotions, en mettant l'accent sur l'élargissement des ressources pour agir comme opérateur de formation et de santé.

Resumo Partindo de uma conceção de formação como via de entrada no ofício, nosso objetivo é discutir o enriquecimento da experiência profissional por meio da análise da atividade de formação pelo trabalho no âmbito do Programa de Educação pelo Trabalho para Saúde (PET-Saúde) - um dos dispositivos de formação para Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no Brasil. Para isso, elegemos o método de instruções ao sósia, a partir do qual se propõe um exercício de grupo com o objetivo de explicitar, compartilhar, discutir e desenvolver coletivamente os diferentes modos de exercer a atividade. Quando os dispositivos de formação, como o PET-Saúde, oportunizam a emergência de zonas de desenvolvimento, trabalhadores experientes e novatos se veem juntos na criação de um saber coletivo que forma a todos. Primeiro, abordamos o tema apontando nossas bases teórico-metodológicas, em seguida, situamos brevemente o leitor com relação ao campo da saúde pública e suas políticas de formação. Por fim, a partir dos diálogos que pudemos acionar com as instruções ao sósia, analisamos com os estudantes seu processo formativo em torno do tema das emoções, apostando na ampliação dos recursos para agir como caminho operador de formação e saúde.

Abstract Conceiving training as an entry route into the “métier”, our objective is to discuss how professional experience is enriched in the Program of Education through Work for Health (PET-Saúde) - one of the training devices for the Unified Health System (SUS) in Brazil. The discussion is supported by the analysis of training activity, in which the method of instructions to the peer was chosen. This method is a group exercise with the aim of specifying, sharing, discussing and collectively developing different ways of carrying out the activity. When training programs such as PET-Saúde provide opportunities for the emergence of development zones, experienced workers and novices find themselves together in the creation of a collective knowledge that is formative to all the participants. Initially, we approach the theme by pointing out our theoretical-methodological bases, and then we briefly situate the reader in relation to the field of public health and its training policies. Finally, based on the dialogues that we were able to trigger with the method of instructions to the peer, we analyze with the students their training process around the theme of emotions, focusing on expanding resources for acting as a path that favors training and health.

The mining industry has yet to fully accept and embrace the strategic role of technology and innovation in successful business planning and execution. In this study, we empirically determine the factors that influence acceptance of technology solutions in the mining industry in South Africa, assess critical success factors influencing adoption of advanced technology in the South African mining industry, and explore challenges faced by the mining industry in South Africa in adopting advanced technology in its operations. Thematic content analysis is employed in the data analysis. Results show that critical success factors to the adoption of mining technology include learning culture, knowledge sharing, high labour costs, and behaviour of other firms in the industry; commonly identified challenges include inadequate engagement with external stakeholders, uncertainties, the cyclical nature of the sector, and high risk related to the adoption of unproven technology and performance systems focused on volumetric production. The study encourages mining companies to implement usage of technology. This can be properly done through regular engagement with the Minerals Council South Africa.

ABSTRACT In the academic world, the challenge of research and creativity is on the minds of researchers. Technology has facilitated aspects of this reality. However, for many of them, and especially for beginners, the construction of knowledge maintains its demands. João Batista Libanio was a theologian who was attentive and careful and also sought to be a facilitator of this process, both in his guidance and in his writings. How can we build knowledge autonomously? He stimulated skills so that the heuristic method of knowledge could be developed. There are steps to be taken in this research process, and this is the aim of this reflection: to share the experience of the master-disciple relationship, as well as his writings, in order to enable those interested, particularly in the area of Religious Sciences and Theology, to develop their art of building knowledge. This text not only reflects but also promotes the methodological maintenance of the relationship between theory and practice in the process and art of building and sharing knowledge. world researchers reality However them beginners demands writings autonomously developed reflection masterdisciple master disciple interested Theology

RESUMO No mundo acadêmico, o desafio da pesquisa e da criatividade ronda a mente dos pesquisadores. A tecnologia tem facilitado aspectos dessa realidade. Porém, para uma boa parte e, sobretudo, para iniciantes, a construção do conhecimento mantém suas exigências. João Batista Libanio foi um teólogo que teve atenção e cuidado e procurou ser um facilitador desse processo, tanto em suas orientações quanto em seus escritos. Como construir conhecimento de forma autônoma? Ele foi estimulador de habilidades para que se desenvolvesse o método heurístico do conhecimento. Há passos a inserir nesse processo do pesquisar, eis o objetivo desta reflexão: compartilhar a experiência da relação mestre-discípulo, bem como de seus escritos, de forma a propiciar que os interessados, particularmente da área de Ciências da Religião e Teologia, desenvolvam a sua arte de construir conhecimento. Este texto não somente reflete como também propicia a manutenção metodológica da relação teoria e prática no processo e na arte de construir e compartilhar conhecimento. acadêmico pesquisadores realidade Porém sobretudo iniciantes exigências escritos autônoma pesquisar reflexão mestrediscípulo, mestrediscípulo mestre discípulo, discípulo mestre-discípulo interessados Teologia

The low levels of interest by students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related subjects and work is a challenge that needs to be resolved. And research has shown that arts-based, participatory, and humanistic methodologies-when integrated with the teaching of STEM subjects-have the potential to stimulate student interest, facilitate epistemological access, and hence, improve performance. Thus, in this self-study research paper, two science teacher educators share and reflect on their observations and experiences of using an arts-based teaching methodology (drama) in teaching science concepts and socio-scientific issues to pre-service teachers training to be high school teachers. Drama activities were used to teach the concepts of diffusion, DNA structure, meiosis, and a socio-scientific issue associated with albinism in African communities. Data were collected through the development of drama scripts, journaling observations, reflections, and discussions with a critical friend. Insights from the study show that the integration of drama into the science classroom creates opportunities for social interaction, for recognising students' active participation in their own learning, for power sharing, and for promoting engagement (cognitive, affective, and physical) that leads to the construction of new knowledge. In addition, drama pedagogy humanises science subject matter by showing its relevance and catering for varied learning styles. And drama ignites enthusiasm in students by invoking their innate sense of wonder. Consequently, adopting a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) approach to teaching STEM subjects enriches epistemological access to scientific disciplines because such unconventional pedagogical strategies humanise abstract concepts, thereby increasing the likelihood of student success in these fields. There is, however, a need for heightened alertness in the teacher in order to pick up any misunderstandings and misconceptions about the science concepts that may manifest in the drama presentations.

INTRODUCTION: Globally, the number of people unaware of their HIV status, and the rate of transmission of the disease, remains high. Scaling up of HIV testing opportunities and settings, particularly in the dental clinical setting, is needed to address this major public health concern. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: This study assessed dental patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices in voluntary counselling and rapid HIV testing (VCT) in the dental workplace in the eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal to determine their understanding and support for these services. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. A total of 250 questionnaires were distributed to dental patients located in private and public dental settings in the eThekwini district. Two hundred and fifty (n=250) completed questionnaires were retrieved, yielding a response rate of 100%. RESULTS: More than half of the participants (n=134; 53.6%) indicated not to have heard of rapid HIV testing or were "unsure" of their knowledge regarding rapid HIV testing. The majority of participants (n=209; 83.6%) reported wanting the option to test for HIV at the dental workplace and 76.8% (n=192) indicated that rapid HIV testing should be routinely conducted by the oral healthcare worker. Participants (n=189; 75.6%) indicated to be less willing to partake in HIV testing should there be a cost implication. Some participants (n=104; 41.6%) indicated that they did not want the oral healthcare worker to perform the test due to perceived incompetency in rapid HIV counselling and testing. More participants from urban (n=214; 85.6%) and rural (n=217; 86.8%) areas of living were keen on the option to test for HIV at the dental workplace, with only 46.8% (n=117) of the informal dwellers sharing the same sentiment. CONCLUSION: Participants reported inadequate knowledge and practice of VCT at the dental workplace. Participants had positive attitudes towards VCT implementation in the dental setting, provided that the cost of conducting of the test was free.

The development of gene expression profiling and next-generation sequencing technologies have steered oncogenomics to the forefront of precision medicine. This created a need for harmonious cooperation between clinicians and researchers to increase access to precision oncology, despite multiple implementation challenges being encountered. The aim is to apply personalised treatment strategies early in cancer management, targeting tumour subtypes and actionable gene variants within the individual's broader clinical risk profile and wellbeing. A knowledge-generating database linked to the South African Medical Research Council's Genomic Centre has been created for the application of personalised medicine, using an integrated service and research approach. Insights gained from patient experiences related to tumour heterogeneity, access to targeted therapies and incidental findings of pathogenic germline variants in tumour DNA, provided practice-changing evidence for the implementation of a cost-minimisation pathology-supported genetic testing strategy. Integrating clinical care with genomic research through data sharing advances personalised medicine and maximises precision oncology benefits.

Abstract: The significant advancements in technology over the past few decades have given rise to a relatively straightforward array of Internet applications based on open source software. These applications and services aim to enhance online collaboration for a broad audience, particularly through social networking sites. These platforms have transformed the dynamics of online interaction and information exchange, with millions of users regularly engaging and sharing various digital content. Users express their thoughts and opinions on diverse topics, contributing valuable insights for personal, academic, and commercial purposes. However, the sheer volume and rapid generation of this data present a challenge for decision-makers and the underlying technologies to extract meaningful insights. To leverage the data derived from social networks, researchers have focused on assisting companies in comprehending how to conduct competitive analyses and convert this data into actionable knowledge. This paper offers a comprehensive literature review on data warehouse approaches derived from social networks. We commence by introducing fundamental concepts of data warehousing and social networks, followed by the presentation of three categories of data warehouse approaches, along with an overview of the most notable existing works within each category. Subsequently, we conduct a comparative analysis of these existing works.

ABSTRACT Introduction: the use of virtual environments and online learning platforms have become a global trend for the development of academic processes Objective: to show the results obtained with the use of mobile telephony and the WhatsApp platform as a complement to face-to-face teaching, for collaborative learning in medical students. Methods: participatory action research adapted to educational practices during the 2022 academic year. The WhatsApp application was used as a platform and its chat. 12 6th year medical students participating in their internal medicine rotation and three teachers participated. Results: the knowledge of the virtual environment was deepened, synchronous and asynchronous communications were used through communication chats between the actors of the process and the information sharing functions, emojis and others, managing to stimulate collaborative learning through dynamic forms of communicative interaction in the construction of your own knowledge. The opinions and satisfaction with the use of the platform were mostly positive with some dissatisfaction. Conclusions: the use of mobile phones and WhatsApp as a tool for collaborative learning reinforced mutual cooperation between participants, demanded greater empathy and creativity from the teacher and demonstrated that communication technologies are becoming increasingly indispensable and mandatory knowledge. among the personal components of the educational teaching process.

RESUMEN Introducción: el uso de los ambientes virtuales y las plataformas de aprendizajes en línea, se han convertido en una tendencia mundial para el desarrollo de los procesos académicos Objetivo: mostrar los resultados obtenidos con el uso de la telefonía móvil y la plataforma WhatsApp como complemento de la enseñanza presencial, para un aprendizaje colaborativo en estudiantes de medicina. Métodos: investigación-acción participativa adaptada a las prácticas educativas durante el curso 2022. Se utilizó la aplicación WhatsApp como plataforma y el chat de la misma. Participaron 12 estudiantes del 6to año de medicina en su rotación de medicina interna y tres docentes. Resultados: se profundizó en el conocimiento del entorno virtual, se utilizaron las comunicaciones sincrónicas y asincrónicas mediante chats de comunicación entre los actores del proceso y las funciones compartir información, emojis y otras, logrando estimular el aprendizaje colaborativo mediante formas dinámicas de interacción comunicativa en la construcción de su propio conocimiento. Las opiniones y satisfacciones con el uso de la plataforma fueron mayoritariamente positivas con algunas insatisfacciones. Conclusiones: el uso del móvil y el WhatsApp como herramienta para el aprendizaje colaborativo, reforzó la cooperación mutua entre los participantes, demandó una mayor empatía y creatividad del docente y demostró que las tecnologías de la comunicación se tornan cada vez más indispensables y de conocimiento obligatorio entre los componentes personales del proceso docente educativo.