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Perception of health science students regarding the implementation of instances of emotional balance based on mindfulness during the development of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Full text linkIntroduction: academic stress in health sciences students negatively impacts their academic performance and mental health, especially during assessments such as Objetive: the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The objective of this study was to analyze the perception of Nursing students about the impact of emotional balance strategies incorporated in the OSCE, evaluating their effectiveness in reducing stress and improving performance.Methodology: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with a quantitative approach in two stages. In the first, 55 students participated through an initial survey on perceived stress and activities prior to the OSCE. In the second, 98 students were evaluated after the inclusion of emotional balance stations. Validated instruments were used, which combined Likert scales and open questions. The design of the OSCE included an initial calm station with mindfulness and an intermediate rest station.Results: 96,36% of the students rated the OSCE as highly stressful before the interventions. Following the implementation of emotional balance stations, 72,44% rated the experience positively, and 81,63% perceived a significant improvement in performance. Comments reflected stress reduction and gratitude towards the interventions.Conclusions: the integration of mindfulness and emotional balance strategies in assessments such as the OSCE significantly reduces the perception of stress and improves the student experience. However, longitudinal studies are required to assess its sustained impact on academic performance
University extension and the development of professional skills: A necessary symbiosis for professional performance
Full text linkIntroduction: the university extension programme was conceived as an educational space that combines teaching, research and community outreach. However, in Ecuador, and particularly at the Technical University of Manabí, its impact on the development of professional teaching skills had not been systematically analysed.Method: the study took a qualitative approach and aimed to examine how coordinators and teachers involved in outreach processes view the situation. The sample consisted of 19 participants selected according to their experience and roles. A review of documents and semi-structured interviews was conducted. The analysis was performed using Atlas.ti 25, applying axial and open coding. Finally, a bibliometric study was carried out in VOSviewer of publications indexed in Scopus during the previous five years.Results: three main categories emerged. The first corresponded to the integration of theory and practice, highlighted as a means of strengthening students\u27 confidence and professional skills. The second related to communication and leadership, skills identified as recurring in outreach projects. The third was linked to the need for organisational change, as the lack of planning and institutional support limited the impact of the activities.Conclusions: the research showed that professional skills, critical analysis and communication are developed through the university extension programme at the Technical University of Manabí. However, there are still limitations due to a lack of resources, strategic planning and institutional continuity. For this reason, it is essential to have stable and clear policies and to integrate them as an essential element of teacher training in order to ensure the programme\u27s viability
Formative Assessment Mediated by Multimedia Resources: Key to Enhancing Understanding and Knowledge Retention in Higher Education
Full text linkFormative assessment has gained increasing relevance in higher education by focusing on continuous feedback and the development of competences beyond final grading. However, traditional practices often prioritise memorisation, which limits deep understanding and knowledge retention. Within this framework, multimedia resources offer new pedagogical possibilities by presenting information in an interactive and multisensory manner, enhancing both motivation and content assimilation. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of formative assessment mediated by multimedia resources on the understanding and retention of knowledge among university students. A mixed-method approach with a quasi-experimental design was applied, using a sample of 180 students distributed into a control group and an experimental group. The instruments included comprehension tests, two-week retention questionnaires, perception scales, and semi-structured interviews with lecturers. The results showed that students in the experimental group, who participated in assessment activities supported by interactive videos, simulators, and digital platforms, obtained significantly higher scores in immediate comprehension and medium-term retention. In addition, they reported greater motivation, clearer understanding of the content, and stronger engagement with autonomous learning. In contrast, the control group maintained a stable performance but with lower involvement and recall. In conclusion, the integration of multimedia resources into formative assessment represents an effective strategy for improving the quality of learning in higher education, providing evidence of its potential to transform teaching and assessment processes at the university level
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Learning Platforms on Medical Students’ Engagement: A SEM-PLS Approach
Full text linkDigital learning platforms have become an important component of medical education, offering flexible and interactive learning experiences that support competency development. Student engagement in digital environments, however, depends on how learners perceive the quality, usefulness, and ease of use of the platforms. This study examines the influence of service quality, system support, content quality, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness on behavioral intention and student engagement among medical students. A quantitative survey was conducted with 155 Indonesian medical students, and data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling approach. The findings show that service quality influences perceived ease of use, while content quality influences perceived usefulness, indicating that platform services and learning content play a central role in shaping students’ perceptions. Perceived ease of use affects perceived usefulness but does not predict behavioral intention, whereas perceived usefulness predicts behavioral intention, which then leads to higher student engagement. These results suggest that in medical education, perceived academic benefits are more influential than ease of use in encouraging students to engage with digital platforms. This study extends the Technology Acceptance Model by including student engagement as an outcome and provides practical guidance for educators, institutional leaders, and technology developers in designing and improving digital learning systems. Future studies may investigate other factors that shape engagement and employ longitudinal research to examine long-term effects on learning performance and student development
Mental health in educational communities following a natural disaster in Chile
Full text linkIntroduction: Schoolchildren are estimated to be among the most vulnerable to the negative effects of natural disasters. One of the most common consequences is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluated PTSD symptoms in schoolchildren affected by an earthquake and tsunami in Chile.
Methods: A total of 325 schoolchildren aged 10 to 15 years (52,6% female and 47,4% male) participated 12 months after the natural disaster. Of this population, 167 schoolchildren were exposed to the earthquake and tsunami, and 158 children served as a comparison group, as they lived more than 360 km from the epicenter.
Results: The groups showed statistically significant differences in the proportion of schoolchildren with PTSD (p < .05): 13,9% in the non-exposed group and 29,9% in the group exposed to the natural disaster. The association between group membership and PTSD was also statistically significant (χ2(1.325) = 12,08, p < .001, V = .19) at 12 months.
Conclusions: Schoolchildren exposed to the earthquake presented greater PTSD symptoms than the comparison group. Therefore, symptom severity could be determined by the level of earthquake exposure. The study findings propose an understanding of the processes that contribute to addressing mental health in school education
Expression and Prognostic Relevance of LncRNA GSEC in HNSC: Focus on OSCC
Full text linkBackground: Bioinformatics identified HNSC diagnostic/prognostic lncRNAs; GSEC was selected for HNSC/OSCC validation.Methods: HNSC transcriptomic/clinical data from TCGA identified differentially expressed lncRNAs. Univariate Cox regression found prognostic lncRNAs. The top 30 lncRNAs from random forest ranking intersected with Cox results selected diagnostic biomarkers. Xiantao Academic performed pan-cancer analysis of GSEC. UALCAN and Kaplan-Meier analyzed GSEC expression, clinical correlation, prognosis, and Xiantao Academic assessed immune infiltration in HNSC. Top 200 GSEC co-expressed genes (FDR < 0,05) underwent GO/KEGG enrichment via Metascape. qRT-PCR validated GSEC expression/clinical associations in collected OSCC tissues.Results: A total of 2385 lncRNAs were differentially expressed in HNSC (1598 upregulated, 787 downregulated). Univariate Cox regression identified 1306 lncRNAs prognostic for HNSC. Intersection of the top 30 random forest-ranked lncRNAs with Cox results identified LINC02156, AL353807.5, and GSEC (ST3GAL4-AS1) as diagnostic biomarkers. GSEC was significantly upregulated in HNSC. Its expression correlated with pathological stage, clinical grade, and immune infiltration, but not with age/gender. High GSEC expression predicted poor prognosis. Enrichment of the top 200 co-expressed genes (FDR < 0,05) linked to GO terms (e.g., GO:0005788) and KEGG pathways (e.g., hsa00532). qRT-PCR confirmed GSEC overexpression in OSCC, correlating with T stage and lymph node metastasis, but not with age, sex, or differentiation grade.Conclusion: GSEC is significantly upregulated in HNSC, linked to diagnosis, prognosis, immune infiltration (validated in OSCC), specifically correlating with T stage and lymph node metastasis, indicating its pro-oncogenic role and potential as a therapeutic target, warranting further study
The Synergistic Effects of Education, Experience, and Institutional Support on Nursing Lecturer Competency: A Novel Framework for Modern Education
Full text linkIntroduction: Lecturer competency is pivotal to teaching quality amid rapid transformations in higher education. Traditional studies often focus on isolated factors like qualifications or experience, overlooking the interplay between individual, institutional, and global influences. This study addresses this gap by examining the multidimensional determinants of competency among nurse educators in Indonesia, providing insights critical for improving educational outcomes in diverse and resource-constrained settings.
Objectives: This research aims to (1) identify key factors influencing lecturer competency, (2) explore the interaction between education and experience, and (3) develop an integrative framework to guide policy and faculty development.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to survey 626 nurse educators across 32 institutions. Data were collected using the WHO-SEARO Regional Competency Assessment Tool, validated through expert review and pilot testing (Cronbach’s α = 0.85–0.87). The analysis integrated empirical data with insights from 48 peer-reviewed sources on faculty development and nursing education. ANOVA and mixed-effects modeling were employed to assess group differences, institutional variability, and interactions between qualifications and experience, while effect sizes (Cohen’s d) were calculated to determine practical significance.
Results: Advanced qualifications (d = 0.51) and teaching experience (d = 0.33) significantly predicted competency. Doctorate holders outperformed master’s graduates, with competency gains accelerating over time, indicating synergy between education and experience. Institutional variability was modest (Var = 0.526), suggesting individual factors are more influential.
Conclusion: The study proposes the Competency Ecosystem Framework, positioning lecturer competency as a dynamic interplay of education, experience, institutional support, and global trends. Recommendations include promoting doctoral education, retaining experienced lecturers, and implementing standardized quality assurance. These findings offer actionable strategies for policymakers. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs and examine cultural variations
University Chair of Innovative Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer with Emphasis on Patentable Projects
Full text linkThe SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was a critical period that caused a significant disruption to almost all human activities. In the area of higher education, uncertainty about the return to face-to-face classes led to the suspension of many essential university activities. Among the most affected were those related to innovative projects to start entrepreneurship, which essentially came to a complete halt.
Given this situation, and with the return to face-to-face activities, the Center for Research and Innovation for Organizations at the Centro Universitario de los Altos launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at reactivating and strengthening the entrepreneurial culture on and off campus. This article discusses the implementation of a methodology framed within a dialectical approach based on applied research, with components of participatory action research, strengthened by programs aimed at promoting, encouraging, and advising both internal and external entrepreneurial initiatives. Likewise, the participation of student teams in business innovation competitions was promoted, in addition to various actions aimed at professionalizing the processes of creation and management of productive projects.
These actions include obtaining ISO 9001:2015 certification in management of entrepreneurial initiatives, with the aim of raising the quality of the projects developed, especially those with the potential to become patentable innovations. These initiatives seek to actively contribute to the regional development of Los Altos de Jalisco and the strategic positioning of CUAltos as a benchmark in innovation and university education
AI Rx: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Intelligence, Innovation, and Ethics
Full text linkThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare presents significant promise to enhance clinical procedures and patient outcomes. This research examines the setting, methodology, conclusions, and issues associated with AI in healthcare. The swift proliferation of digital health data, encompassing medical imaging and clinical records, has generated substantial prospects for AI applications. Artificial intelligence methodologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, facilitate the derivation of significant insights from intricate datasets, hence improving clinical decision-making. A thorough literature review examines the practical applications of AI, encompassing its roles in medical diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient outcome prediction. The report also examines ethical issues, data protection, and legal frameworks, which are crucial for the responsible application of AI in healthcare. The results illustrate AI\u27s capacity to enhance diagnostic precision, facilitate administrative efficiency, and optimise resource distribution, resulting in tailored therapies and improved healthcare administration. Nonetheless, obstacles persist, such as data integrity, algorithm transparency, and ethical considerations, which must be resolved to guarantee the secure and efficient deployment of AI. Continuous research, cooperation between healthcare and AI experts, and the establishment of comprehensive regulatory frameworks are essential for optimising the advantages of AI while minimising hazards. This research highlights AI\u27s capacity to transform healthcare, stressing the necessity for a multidisciplinary strategy to effectively harness its benefits and tackle the associated ethical and regulatory dilemmas
Level of satisfaction with the results of science and technology processes in the context of medical education
Full text linkIntroduction: The Science, Technology and Innovation System constitutes the organizational form to implement the scientific and technological policy in the health sector in accordance with the economic and social development strategy of Cuba.Objective: to evaluate the level of satisfaction regarding the results of the science and technology processes, as part of one of the prioritized lines of research of the Vice-Rectorate of Teaching and Research of the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba.Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional, and instrumental observational study with a quantitative approach. The study involved 31 research managers who were given a questionnaire consisting of three closed questions and two open questions following the guidelines of the Iadov technique; the analysis of the answers allowed obtaining indirect information on the level of individual and group satisfaction of the participants. Results: The overall group satisfaction index is 0.645 (acceptable), although it is higher in the Science and Technology Entities (IG=0.710) than in the Medical Sciences Faculties (0.625).Conclusions: The results of the research indicate an acceptable but insufficient level of individual and group satisfaction, although higher in the Science, Technology and Innovation Entities than in the faculties. The projects, categorization and scientific publications of the university\u27s medical potential are the main concerns of the manager