This study investigated the convergence between acts of writing and game-based learning in the context of health research in a public university. While writing is traditionally used to transmit scientific knowledge and research, game-based learning emerges as an alternative interactive and engaging approach. We examined the strengths and challenges of integrating this approach into the post-graduation course. Strengths include improved understanding of complex concepts, increased student engagement and promotion of creativity, while challenges include finding the right balance between academic rigidity and game-based learning, guaranteeing scientific precision in a game-based learning context and overcoming potential institutional resistance. Our findings highlight the importance of exploring innovative teaching and communication strategies on post-graduation health courses aimed at enhancing student training and promoting broader dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Este artigo investiga a convergência entre os atos de escrever e jogar no contexto da pesquisa em saúde em uma universidade pública. Enquanto a escrita é tradicionalmente utilizada para transmitir conhecimentos científicos e pesquisas, o jogo emerge como uma abordagem alternativa, interativa e engajadora. Essa pesquisa examina as potencialidades e os desafios de integração entre essas práticas na Pós-Graduação. As potencialidades incluem a melhoria da compreensão de conceitos complexos, o aumento do engajamento dos estudantes e a promoção da criatividade. No entanto, os desafios incluem encontrar o equilíbrio entre a rigidez acadêmica e a ludicidade, garantir a precisão científica no contexto lúdico e superar possíveis resistências institucionais. Este estudo destaca a importância de explorar estratégias inovadoras de ensino e comunicação na Pós-Graduação em Saúde, visando aprimorar a formação dos estudantes e promover maior disseminação do conhecimento científico.

Este artículo investiga la convergencia entre los actos de escribir y jugar en el contexto de la investigación en salud en una universidad pública. Mientras que la escritura se utiliza tradicionalmente para transmitir conocimientos científicos e investigaciones, el juego surge como un abordaje alternativo, interactivo y comprometedor. Esta investigación examina las potencialidades y los desafíos de integración entre esas prácticas en el postgrado. Las potencialidades incluyen la mejora de la comprensión de conceptos complejos, el aumento del compromiso de los estudiantes y la promoción de la creatividad. No obstante, los desafíos incluyen encontrar el equilibrio entre la rigidez académica y lo lúdico, asegurar la precisión científica en el contexto lúdico y superar posibles resistencias institucionales. Este estudio subraya la importancia de explorar estrategias innovadoras de enseñanza y comunicación en el postgrado en salud, con el objetivo de perfeccionar la formación de los estudiantes y promover una mayor difusión del conocimiento científico.

Resumen: Este estudio examina cómo se aprovechó la Copa Mundial de la FIFA Qatar 2022 como herramienta educativa en las escuelas de la provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Utilizando una metodología exploratoria mixta, se analizó primero la integración del sitio web Golazo. El mundial en la escuela en el currículo escolar, a través de una revisión documental de las actividades publicadas en la plataforma por 97 escuelas primarias. Estas actividades reflejan una transversalidad de materias, con el evento mundialista incorporado en el aprendizaje de ciencias naturales, sociales, matemáticas, entre otras. En la segunda fase del estudio, se emplearon entrevistas semiestructuradas con veinte docentes de Bahía Blanca para captar sus percepciones sobre el impacto del Mundial en la dinámica educativa. Los hallazgos revelan que el Mundial no solo generó un aumento significativo en el interés de los estudiantes, sino que también facilitó un enfoque pedagógico más integrador y motivador. Este enfoque permitió a los docentes utilizar el evento como un pivote para la enseñanza de diversas competencias y valores, lo que destaca la efectividad del fútbol como herramienta educativa transversal.

Resumo: Este estudo examina como a Copa do Mundo de Futebol Catar 2022 foi utilizada como ferramenta educativa nas escolas da província de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Utilizando uma metodologia exploratória mista, analisou-se primeiro a integração do siteGolazo.El mundial en la escuelano currículo escolar, por meio de uma revisão documental das atividades publicadas na plataforma por 97 escolas primárias. Essas atividades refletem uma transversalidade de matérias, com o evento mundialista incorporado no aprendizado de ciências naturais, sociais, matemática, entre outras. Na segunda fase do estudo, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com vinte docentes de Bahía Blanca para captar suas percepções sobre o impacto da Copa do Mundo na dinâmica educativa. Os resultados revelam que a Copa do Mundo não apenas gerou um aumento significativo no interesse dos alunos, mas também facilitou uma abordagem pedagógica mais integradora e motivadora. Essa abordagem permitiu que os docentes utilizassem o evento como um pivô para o ensino de diversas competências e valores, destacando a eficácia do futebol como ferramenta educativa transversal.

Abstract: This study examines how the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup was utilized as an educational tool in schools across the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Using a mixed exploratory methodology, the research first analyzed the integration of the website Golazo. El mundial en la escuela into the school curriculum through a documentary review of activities published on the platform by 97 primary schools. These activities reflect a cross-disciplinary approach, with the World Cup incorporated into the teaching of natural sciences, social studies, mathematics, and other subjects. In the second phase of the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with twenty teachers from Bahía Blanca to gather their perceptions of the World Cup's impact on educational dynamics. The findings reveal that the World Cup not only significantly increased student engagement but also facilitated a more integrative and motivating pedagogical approach. This approach allowed teachers to use the event as a pivot for teaching various skills and values, highlighting the effectiveness of soccer as a cross-cutting educational tool.

The widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 led to the suspension of various activities, including education. Institutions responded by shifting to online learning, albeit facing challenges. Student perceptions on online learning are valuable for academic leadership in shaping pedagogies and policies. This study examines Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students' perceptions (n=43) of online classes during the pandemic. Findings from a descriptive online survey with convenience sampling show that students favoured advantages such as recorded lectures, access to online materials, and self-paced study. However, they highlighted drawbacks like technical issues, limited patient interaction, and reduced engagement with lecturers. Online learning was regarded as effective for enhancing knowledge than for developing clinical skills or social competencies, whilst face-to-face teaching was seen as more effective for fostering clinical skills and social competence compared to online learning. While online learning was initially seen as a response to the pandemic, its formalization as part of a blended education approach in South African universities should align with global trends.

The social and political history of South Africa yielded massive transformation in the higher education landscape, including access to education and the merger of universities. Despite the many successes of transformation, it brought with it challenges such as increasing participation, student retention, throughput, and graduation rates; changes in government funding models; declining student subsidies and providing quality education with limited resources. The South African higher education sector is multi-faceted, and students have a wide range of higher education options. This study explored factors influencing decision-making of first-year students when selecting a university. Data was collected from first-year students and employees at a University of Technology. Through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the researchers analysed the complex factors that guide students' decision-making when selecting a university. The findings revealed that factors significantly influencing decision-making on university selection are, the reputation and quality of university programmes offered, response time and support provided by staff; location; and infrastructure and facilities. This research is significant in that it will assist higher education institutions, particularly marketing and communications departments to be more responsive to students' needs by shifting toward active engagement in its marketing and recruitment approaches to attract, retain, and satisfy students.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a global crisis in higher education, where students were required to transition to emergency remote teaching (ERT). This study explored students' experiences of online assessments and feedback during the pandemic to inform future practice. METHODOLOGY: This study utilised a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative design with purposeful sampling to describe student's experiences of online assessments. Data were collected from occupational therapy students in 2022. The Assessment Experiences Questionnaire was sent to all eligible participants (n=166). Data were analysed using SPSS version 28. RESULTS: Students reported that 'tackling' assignments made them apply their learning more deeply (79.75%; n=63). More than half of the students learned more from doing assignments than studying course material (61.25%; n=49). Majority of students felt they did not receive timely feedback through online assessments (67.5%, n=54)( which impacted their learning. More than half of the students use feedback in preparation for assignments (56.25%; n=45), hence timely and quality feedback is needed. CONCLUSION: Occupational therapy students had a positive experience of online assessments; however, the transition was challenging. It is recommended for lecturers to consider the challenges of online assessments, the number of assessments and timely feedback for an effective online learning process. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE • For online learning to be effective, relevant and timely access to resources and support systems are required. These include internet access, resources like laptops and smartphones which facilitate engagement with remote learning. • The provision of institutional and academic support can positively influence students' experiences of online learning. • Timing and quality of feedback is essential to the online learning experience. Delayed feedback can negatively impact learning, emphasising the importance of timely feedback to aid student growth and improved learning outcomes. • Students' experiences and perceptions of how they receive feedback change over time. Thus, personalised feedback focusing on improvement rather than comparison to peers should be emphasised in the learning environments to which they are exposed. • The importance of effective time management in students is emphasised for online learning and students need to be equipped with these skills for this mode of learning.

Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, las instituciones de educación superior tuvieron que adoptar un formato de aprendizaje diferente al de las clases presenciales. Una de las alternativas fue la llamada Enseñanza Remota de Emergencia (ERL), que transformó la enseñanza presencial tradicional en instrucción remota sincrónica. Este estudio tiene como objetivo obtener información sobre las mejores prácticas de aprendizaje en línea a partir de una encuesta en la que estudiantes de una universidad brasileña respondieron periódicamente a una pregunta abierta sobre su experiencia con ERL durante un período determinado. Los datos se recopilaron en diferentes momentos durante el primer año de la pandemia y abarcaron más de 19.000 respuestas. Las respuestas de los estudiantes a la pregunta abierta se analizaron utilizando el marco de las Comunidades Académicas de Compromiso (ACE). El análisis de las percepciones sobre el período de ERL permitió reflexionar sobre aspectos relevantes del compromiso emocional, cognitivo y conductual de los estudiantes, con posibles aplicaciones en contextos de enseñanza en línea sincrónicos o asincrónicos. Los estudiantes asociaron el aprendizaje remoto con modalidades en línea, expresando agotamiento y dificultades para manejar los estudios, el trabajo y la familia. Los comentarios negativos sobre la tecnología, la metodología y los instructores afectaron las dimensiones cognitivas, emocionales y conductuales. Los datos subrayan que las actividades sincrónicas en línea requieren tecnología accesible, estrategias específicas y métodos que fomenten la colaboración para generar compromiso. Este artículo proporciona contribución significativa sobre la implementación de la enseñanza remota dirigida al aprendizaje y la satisfacción de los estudiantes.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions needed to adopt a different learning format from in-person classes. One of the alternatives was the so-called Emergency Remote Learning (ERL), transforming traditional in-person teaching into synchronous remote instruction. This study aims to gain insights into online learning best practices based on a Brazilian university survey in which students periodically responded to an open-ended question about their experience with ERL over a determined period. Data was collected at different times during the first year of the pandemic and encompassed more than 19,000 responses. Students' responses to the open-ended question were analyzed using the Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) framework. Analyzing student perceptions of the ERL period allowed for reflection on relevant aspects of students' emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement, with potential applications in synchronous or asynchronous online teaching contexts. Students associated remote learning with online modalities, expressing exhaustion and difficulties managing studies, work, and family. Negative comments regarding technology, methodology, and instructors affected cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions. The data underscores that online synchronous activities necessitate accessible technology, specific strategies, and methods that foster collaboration to build engagement. This article gives insights for implementing remote teaching experiences aimed at student learning and satisfaction.

Durante a pandemia de COVID-19, as instituições de ensino superior precisaram adotar um formato de aprendizado diferente das aulas presenciais. Uma das alternativas foi o chamado Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERL), transformando o ensino presencial tradicional em ensino remoto síncrono. Este estudo tem como objetivo obter informações sobre as melhores práticas de aprendizagem online com base nas respostas de estudantes de uma universidade brasileira a uma pergunta aberta, aplicada periodicamente em uma pesquisa online, sobre sua experiência com o ERL durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. Os dados foram coletados em diferentes momentos do ano, tendo sido coletadas mais de 19.000 respostas. As respostas à pergunta aberta foram analisadas usando a estrutura das Comunidades Acadêmicas de Engajamento (ACE). A análise das percepções dos estudantes sobre o período de ERL permitiu realizar uma reflexão sobre aspectos relevantes do envolvimento emocional, cognitivo e comportamental dos alunos, com potenciais aplicações em contextos de ensino online síncronos ou assíncronos. Os estudantes associaram o ensino remoto às modalidades online, expressando exaustão e dificuldades de gestão de estudos, trabalho e família. Comentários negativos sobre tecnologia, metodologia e professores afetaram as dimensões cognitiva, emocional e comportamental. Os dados ressaltam que as atividades síncronas online exigem tecnologia acessível, estratégias específicas e métodos que promovam a colaboração para criar engajamento. Este artigo fornece contribuições sobre estratégias para a implementação de experiências de ensino remoto que objetivem o aprendizado e a satisfação dos estudantes.

Abstract This article aims to examine the effectiveness of Flipped Learning (FL) as a methodology for teaching English subjects to seventh-grade students. The study suggests that FL fosters an active and engaging learning environment by encouraging students to take control of their learning process. While the teacher remains the primary facilitator, they guide students and provide continuous, hands-on assessment. Research shows that applying the FL model promotes student participation and interaction with the teacher, thus improving student engagement. The methodology section of this article describes the processes followed to collect data, starting with a bibliometric analysis to build the state of the art, followed by an experimental approach to evaluate the method. A Likert-scale survey was used to measure student perceptions and opinions, proving an effective data collection method. A quantitative approach was used to assess students’ perceptions of LF. The results reveal that FL is an effective methodology that improves student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. Consequently, the analysis suggests that FL is an innovative didactic approach that can improve student motivation and learning outcomes by designing and implementing innovative pedagogical strategies.

Resumen Este artículo pretende examinar la eficacia del Flipped Learning (FL) como metodología para enseñar asignaturas de inglés a alumnos de séptimo curso. El estudio sugiere que el FL fomenta un entorno de aprendizaje activo y atractivo al animar a los estudiantes a tomar el control de su proceso de aprendizaje. Mientras el profesor sigue siendo el principal facilitador, guía a los alumnos y les proporciona una evaluación continua y práctica. La investigación muestra que la aplicación del modelo FL promueve la participación de los estudiantes y la interacción con el profesor, mejorando así el compromiso de los estudiantes. La sección de metodología de este artículo describe los procesos seguidos para recopilar datos, comenzando con un análisis bibliométrico para construir el estado del arte, seguido de un enfoque experimental para evaluar el método. Se utilizó una encuesta de escala Likert para medir las percepciones y opiniones de los estudiantes, demostrando ser un método eficaz de recogida de datos. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo para evaluar las percepciones de los estudiantes sobre la FL. Los resultados revelan que FL es una metodología eficaz que mejora el compromiso, la motivación y los resultados de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. En consecuencia, el análisis sugiere que FL es un enfoque didáctico innovador que puede mejorar la motivación de los estudiantes y los resultados del aprendizaje mediante el diseño y la aplicación de estrategias pedagógicas innovadoras.

Abstract: The aim of this review is to contribute to the discussion related to the types of evaluation towards the subject of school Physical Education, through the importance to formative and shared assessment as a method to obtain valuable information about student progress and the teaching process. Through the review, it is intended to provide summarized information on how formative assessment can contribute to student motivation, engagement, curriculum evaluation, and identification of content needs as well as promoting the overall health and well-being of students. In the same way, it is intended to illuminate the main transformations that evaluation has experienced in the discipline of Physical Education, tensioning paradigms related to physical-sports performance and athletic improvement versus promoting the comprehensive development of the student community and the evolution towards an inclusive and holistic school Physical Education.

Resumen: La presente reseña tiene el objetivo de contribuir en la discusión relacionada con los tipos de evaluación hacia la asignatura de Educación Física escolar, relevando a la evaluación de tipo formativa y compartida como método para la obtención de información valiosa acerca del progreso de los estudiantes y del proceso de enseñanza. A través de la reseña, se pretende entregar información resumida de cómo la evaluación formativa puede aportar a la motivación de los estudiantes, el compromiso, la evaluación del currículo y la identificación de necesidades de contenido como también la promoción de la salud y el bienestar general de los estudiantes. De la misma forma, se pretende iluminar las principales transformaciones que ha experimentado la evaluación en la disciplina de la Educación Física, tensionando paradigmas relacionados al rendimiento físico-deportivo y a las marcas atléticas versus el fomento al desarrollo integral del estudiantado y la evolución hacia una Educación Física escolar inclusiva y holística.

Resumo: O objetivo desta revisão é contribuir para a discussão relativa aos tipos de avaliação da disciplina de Educação Física escolar, dando importância à avaliação formativa e compartilhada como método para obter informações valiosas sobre o progresso do aluno e o processo de ensino. A revisão visa fornecer informações resumidas sobre como a avaliação formativa pode contribuir para a motivação, o envolvimento, avaliar currículo e identificar necessidades de conteúdo, bem como promover a saúde e o bem-estar geral dos alunos. Da mesma forma pretende-se iluminar as principais transformações que a avaliação tem experimentado na disciplina de Educação Física, paradigmas de tensão relacionados ao desempenho físico-esportivo e às marcas esportivas versus a promoção do desenvolvimento integral do corpo discente e a evolução para uma Educação Física escolar inclusiva e holística.

Nesta pesquisa narrativa, narro e componho sentidos de uma experiência como professora de inglês durante um curso que integrou premissas de gamificação e jogos digitais para promover o engajamento e a participação central dos alunos. Começo explicando o contexto em que a pesquisa foi realizada e apresentando os motivos da minha pesquisa. Em seguida, analiso a tarefa proposta, na qual os alunos responderam a um questionário sobre as características que, se tivessem a chance, gostariam de manter ou mudar em mim como sua professora de inglês. Suas respostas basearam a escrita de um poema, que mostrou a necessidade de eu sair do centro das atenções. A experiência seguinte narrada foi a de fazer com que meus alunos gamificassem sua prova oral final enquanto eu tentava guiá-los. Aprendi que o protagonismo deles conduziu ao engajamento e a uma atitude positiva em relação ao processo de aprendizagem. Também compreendi que meu desejo de estar ao lado e não em uma posição central não era suficiente. Ter vivido a experiência junto com eles foi o que me despertou para rever continuamente minha identidade profissional.

In this narrative inquiry, I narrate and compose meaning of an experience as an English teacher who designed a course that integrated premises of gamification and digital gaming to foster students’ engagement and central participation. I begin by explaining the context in which the research took place and presenting the reasons for my proposal. Subsequently, I go over the task proposed, where students answered a questionnaire on the traits they would like to keep or change in me as their English teacher, given the chance. Their answers based the writing of a poem, which showed the need for me to step off the spotlight. The following experience narrated was having my students gamify their final oral test while I tried to be the guide on the side. I learned their central participation led to engagement and a positive attitude towards the learning process. I also understood that my urge to be a guide on the side and not a sage on stage was not enough. What really awoke me to continuously review my professional identity was having lived the experience together with them.

ABSTRACT In this narrative inquiry, I narrate and compose meaning of an experience as an English teacher who designed a course that integrated premises of gamification and digital gaming to foster students’ engagement and central participation. I begin by explaining the context in which the research took place and presenting the reasons for my proposal. Subsequently, I go over the task proposed, where students answered a questionnaire on the traits they would like to keep or change in me as their English teacher, given the chance. Their answers based the writing of a poem, which showed the need for me to step off the spotlight. The following experience narrated was having my students gamify their final oral test while I tried to be the guide on the side. I learned their central participation led to engagement and a positive attitude towards the learning process. I also understood that my urge to be a guide on the side and not a sage on stage was not enough. What really awoke me to continuously review my professional identity was having lived the experience together with them. inquiry proposal Subsequently proposed chance poem spotlight process enough them

RESUMO Nesta pesquisa narrativa, narro e componho sentidos de uma experiência como professora de inglês durante um curso que integrou premissas de gamificação e jogos digitais para promover o engajamento e a participação central dos alunos. Começo explicando o contexto em que a pesquisa foi realizada e apresentando os motivos da minha pesquisa. Em seguida, analiso a tarefa proposta, na qual os alunos responderam a um questionário sobre as características que, se tivessem a chance, gostariam de manter ou mudar em mim como sua professora de inglês. Suas respostas basearam a escrita de um poema, que mostrou a necessidade de eu sair do centro das atenções. A experiência seguinte narrada foi a de fazer com que meus alunos gamificassem sua prova oral final enquanto eu tentava guiá-los. Aprendi que o protagonismo deles conduziu ao engajamento e a uma atitude positiva em relação ao processo de aprendizagem. Também compreendi que meu desejo de estar ao lado e não em uma posição central não era suficiente. Ter vivido a experiência junto com eles foi o que me despertou para rever continuamente minha identidade profissional. narrativa seguida proposta chance poema atenções guiálos. guiálos guiá los. los guiá-los aprendizagem suficiente profissional

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.

In many South African universities, full research students receive little support during the research conceptualisation stage of the research journey, other than that provided by their supervisors, who tend to have limited time to engage with their students. Furthermore, during the proposal phase, scant attention is paid to the role of writing in research conceptualisation and scholarly development. In an attempt to address this neglect, the authors of this article worked collaboratively with academic staff from two schools within the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand to pilot academic literacies-informed projects aimed at integrating writing in the first year of existing postgraduate research programmes. This article provides insight into factors that constrain and enable such an integration endeavour. Data was collected through focus group discussions with the project teams from the participating schools. Drawing on Margaret Archer's structure, culture, and agency as the analytical framework, five themes emerged from the data: leadership and oversight, supervision and postgraduate pedagogy, supervisor awareness and support, the postgraduate research education curriculum, and student engagement and commitment. The authors discuss these themes in terms of their enabling and constraining dimensions, and conclude with observations that could inform similar initiatives in other postgraduate research programmes.

Este estudio investiga la interacción de servicio entre estudiantes universitarios y empleados, explorando su impacto en la identificación del estudiante con la universidad y el boca a boca positivo resultante de esa identificación. Utilizando teorías de identidad social, impacto social y la perspectiva de la cadena servicio-ganancia, la investigación analiza cómo la percepción del consumidor hacia un grupo social (identificación) influye en su participación voluntaria en los servicios. Se llevó a cabo una encuesta descriptiva y cuantitativa con 229 estudiantes de dos universidades brasileñas. Los datos fueron tratados mediante la técnica de modelado de ecuaciones estructurales basada en covarianzas. Los resultados destacan que la interacción con empleados y la percepción de otros estudiantes tienen un impacto positivo en la relación estudiante-universidad. El estudio confirma que el boca a boca se explica por la identificación del estudiante con la universidad, respaldando esta relación desde una perspectiva unidimensional. Además, los resultados refuerzan las conexiones del constructo de identificación consumidor-empresa en el contexto de servicios, enriqueciendo la validez externa al ser evaluado en el entorno de la educación superior. servicioganancia, servicioganancia ganancia, ganancia servicio-ganancia (identificación servicios 22 brasileñas covarianzas estudianteuniversidad. estudianteuniversidad universidad. estudiante-universidad unidimensional Además consumidorempresa empresa superior 2

This study investigates the service interaction between university students and employees, exploring its impact on student identification with the university and the resulting positive word-of-mouth. Utilizing theories of social identity, social impact, and the service-profit chain perspective, the research examines how consumer perception of a social group (identification) influences their voluntary engagement in services. A survey involving 229 students from two Brazilian universities was conducted. The data were analyzed using the covariance-based structural equation modeling technique. The results highlight that interactions with employees and the perception of other students have a positive impact on the student-university relationship. The study confirms that word-of-mouth is explained by the student's identification with the university, supporting this relationship from an unidimensional perspective. Additionally, the results reinforce the connections of the consumer-organization identification construct in the context of services, enhancing external validity when evaluated in the higher education environment. wordofmouth. wordofmouth word mouth. mouth identity serviceprofit profit perspective (identification services 22 conducted covariancebased covariance based technique studentuniversity s Additionally consumerorganization organization environment 2

RESUMO Este estudo investiga a interação em serviços entre estudantes universitários e funcionários, explorando seu impacto na identificação do estudante com a universidade e o boca a boca positivo resultante dessa identificação. Utilizando teorias de identidade social, impacto social e a perspectiva de cadeia serviço-lucro, a pesquisa analisa como a percepção do consumidor em relação a um grupo social, ou sua identificação, influencia seu envolvimento voluntário nos serviços. Uma pesquisa descritiva e quantitativa, com 229 estudantes de duas universidades brasileiras, foi conduzida. Os dados foram fundamentados na técnica de modelagem de equações estruturais baseadas na covariância. Os resultados destacam que a interação com funcionários e a percepção de outros clientes têm impacto positivo na relação estudante-universidade. O estudo confirma que o boca a boca é explicado pela identificação do consumidor com a universidade, sustentando essa relação sob uma perspectiva unidimensional. Além disso, os resultados fortalecem as conexões do construto identificação consumidor-empresa no contexto de serviços, enriquecendo a validade externa ao ser avaliado no ambiente de ensino superior. serviçolucro, serviçolucro serviço lucro, lucro serviço-lucro quantitativa 22 brasileiras conduzida covariância estudanteuniversidade. estudanteuniversidade universidade. estudante-universidade unidimensional disso consumidorempresa empresa superior 2

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months, and mother’s age impact early weaning. Educational support and relevant information can increase breastfeeding rates. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether antenatal education enhances the maintenance, intention, and confidence in breastfeeding among adolescents. DESIGN AND SETTING: A prospective cohort study involving primiparous adolescents who gave birth at the Woman’s Hospital (CAISM), Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil. METHODS: Adolescent mothers were categorized into two groups based on the location of prenatal care: those at the Woman’s Hospital (WH) who received antenatal education, and at the Primary Care (PC) who did not receive antenatal education. All adolescents received breastfeeding orientation during their postpartum hospital stay. The groups were compared using the Student’s t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, and chi-squared test. Log-binomial models were used to compare the groups at different time intervals. RESULTS: The study included 132 adolescents: 59 in the WH group and 73 in the PC group. Six months postpartum, adolescents in the WH group demonstrated higher engagement in breastfeeding (P < 0.005) and exclusive breastfeeding (P = 0.04) than PC group. PC group showed greater lack of confidence in breastfeeding (P = 0.02) and felt less prepared (P = 0.01). Notably, all WH adolescents reported a stronger desire to breastfeed after antenatal education. CONCLUSION: Antenatal education significantly improves the maintenance, intention, and confidence of breastfeeding among adolescents. This education approach can be implemented across all healthcare levels and should be made accessible to all women throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period. BACKGROUND mother s weaning rates OBJECTIVE maintenance intention SETTING Womans Woman CAISM, CAISM , (CAISM) Campinas Brazil METHODS care (WH (PC stay Students Student ttest, ttest t test t-test MannWhitney Mann Whitney chisquared chi squared Logbinomial Log binomial intervals RESULTS 13 5 7 P 0.005 0005 0 005 0.04 004 04 0.02 002 02 0.01. 001 0.01 . 01 0.01) Notably CONCLUSION period (CAISM 1 0.00 000 00 0.0 0.

Screener, a board game supplemented with online resources, was introduced and distributed by the Brazilian Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics to postgraduate programs as an instructional tool for the process of drug discovery and development (DDD). In this study, we provided a comprehensive analysis of five critical aspects for evaluating the quality of educational games, namely: 1) description of the intervention; 2) underlying pedagogical theory; 3) identification of local educational gaps; 4) impact on diverse stakeholders; and 5) elucidation of iterative quality enhancement processes. We also present qualitative and quantitative assessments of the effectiveness of this game in 11 postgraduate courses. We employed the MEEGA+ online survey, comprising thirty-three close-ended unipolar items with 5-point Likert-type response scales, to assess student perceptions of the quality and utility of Screener. Based on 115 responses, the results indicated a highly positive outlook among students. In addition, we performed a preliminary evaluation of learning outcomes in two courses involving 28 students. Pre- and post-quizzes were applied, each consisting of 20 True/False questions directly aligned with the game's content. The analysis revealed significant improvement in students' performance following engagement with the game, with scores rising from 8.4 to 13.3 (P<0.0001, paired t-test) and 9.7 to 12.7 (P<0.0001, paired t-test). These findings underscore the utility of Screener as an enjoyable and effective tool for facilitating a positive learning experience in the DDD process. Notably, the game can also reduce the educational disparities across different regions of our continental country. resources DDD. . (DDD) study games namely 1 intervention 2 theory 3 gaps 4 stakeholders 5 processes MEEGA survey thirtythree thirty three closeended close ended 5point point Likerttype Likert type scales responses students addition Pre postquizzes post quizzes applied TrueFalse True False s content 84 8 8. 133 13 13. P<0.0001, P00001 P 0 0001 (P<0.0001 ttest t test t-test 97 9 7 9. 127 12 12. ttest. Notably country (DDD P<0.0001 P0000 000 (P<0.000 P<0.000 P000 00 (P<0.00 P<0.00 P00 (P<0.0 P<0.0 P0 (P<0. P<0. (P<0 P<0 (P< P< (P