690 research outputs found
Research fronts in library and information science in Spain
No full textPublications and author cocitations in library and information science in Spain during the period from 1985 to 1994 were analyzed as a measure of the structure, specificity and composition of research fronts in this country. A cocitation matrix developed from an ad hoc database was subjected to cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling and principal components analysis, The resulting cocitation maps identified specific areas of r~search and their knowledge bases. We inferred the degree of consolidation of the discipline of library and information science, and of the subdisciplines informetrics, librarianship and university affiliation, from the research activities revealed. In this respect, the conclusions from the study show the existence of several research fronts in Spanish literature the contents of which are in most cases difficult to compare with those in other countries. A lesser degree of maturity of research in this field is shown
Assessing the Use of Human Resource and Performance Management Development Portfolios in the Bureaucratic Organization in Botswana
No full textBackground is that Human Resource Development Council Review (2024) highlights a skills mismatch in Botswana’s labor market. The review points out that graduates often possess more theoretical knowledge than practical skills, underscoring the need to profile skills and competency gaps (https://www.resaerchgate.net/profile/sue-askew/publication/27469567-potfolios for learning assessment and professional development in highereducation). Rationale for using Human Resource and Performance Management Development Portfolios in Botswana is that they enhance human resource performance to execute enabling outcomes (small skills)-performance criteria outcomes-learning outcomes-culminating outcomes (apply-analyze-synthesize-create-evaluate-solve) in real life and hypothetical situations. This study evaluates the useof Human Resource and Performance Management Development Portfolios in Botswana. It investigates whether the Principles of Human Resource and Performance Management Development Portfolios are applied in Botswana. Qualitative research approach specifically action research is applied in this study to solve existing challenges where‘graduates had acquired more theory than practical skills’. Purposive sampling was used to select respondents who could best provide answers to the research objectives. Qualitative analysis was used to synchronize and analyze data from the following various sources using triangulation under each research objective or theme: Documentary data from: Course AEX 612 Botswana Human Curriculum Resources in the Bureaucratic Organization; Course SBY 671 Performance Management and Development Portfolios; Modise, (2025) Performance Based Assessments and Portfolios-Principles and Processes of Outcome Based Curriculum in Botswana; Performance Management and Development Plan and Review Document-BANDS C and D. FORM DPSM 6 (Revised March 2021); Questions and answer during Serowe College of Education Academic Board Meeting- held Tuesday 27th May 2025, 1430 hours, at Conference Room;relevant theories and philosophies. Findings: The USE of Human Resource’ Skill Performance Principles; Performance Management Development Portfolios; Elements of Communication in Eisenhauer (2022) is lived in Botswana.Recommendations: Progress report for any Performance Portfolio must indicate the following:
Significance of the study: Results obtained in this work will help ensure that relevant principles and approaches to enhancing Human Resource through the use of Performance Management Development Portfolios & Elements of Communication in Eisenhauer (2022) are applied in Botswana
Biomedical scientific publication patterns in the Scopus database : a case study of Andalusia, Spain
No full textThis paper characterises scientific output in biomedicine in Andalusia, and Spain as a whole, and conduct a first-time comparison to Europe- and world-wide production. The data were extracted from the Scopus database. Three families of indicators are explored to analyse research quantity, quality and collaboration. The results show an upward trend on biomedical output in Andalusia. Over 50 % was in clinical medicine, whose growth doubled the basic medicine. We found greater than nationwide specialisation in biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, immunology and microbiology, and pharmacology, while psychology proved to be the most prominent emerging area. The publication in most cited journals together with national and international collaboration enhanced research visibility. More citable papers were published on basic than clinical medicine, and the number of citations received by the former was also larger. The higher citation rate in basic medicine may also be explained by the bigger percentage of papers published in international instead domestic journals. Hence, publication patterns would appear to affect research visibility. The methodology proposed may provide guidance for public policy makers to improve, encourage and intensify good biomedical research practice
Showing the essential science structure of a scientific domain and its evolution
No full textCategory cocitation and its representation through social networks is proving to be a very adequate technique for the visualization and
analysis of great scientific domains. Its combination with pathfinder networks using pruning values r=∞and q=n−1 makes manifest the essence of research in the domain represented, or what we might call the `most salient structure'. The possible loss of structural information, caused by aggressive pruning in peripheral areas of the networks, is overcome by creating heliocentric maps for each category. The depictions obtained with this procedure become tools of great usefulness in view of their capacity to reveal the evolution of a given scientific domain over time, to show differences and similarities between different domains, and to suggest possible new lines for development. This article presents the scientogram of the United States for the year 2002, identifying its essential structure. We also show the scientograms of China for the years 1990 and 2002, in order to study its particular national evolution.
Finally, we try to detect patterns and tendencies in the three scientograms that would allow one to predict or flag the evolution of a scientific domain
Fuentes renacentistas de las geometrías de Juan Pérez de Moya
No full textJuan Pérez de Moya became known in the Iberian Peninsula because of the publication of his Arithmetica Practica, y Speculativa; however, he was also the author of an interesting geometric work which has not yet been disseminated. In this article we focus on the characteristics, evolution and methodology of the texts which Moya devoted to geometry, revealing the goals he intended to reach with each of them, the subjects he dealt with, and the works he used as references. The comparison we established with some of the best known mathematical works of the Renaissance allowed us to identify the main sources of Moya, and to evaluate the extent of their impact on the preparation of Moya’s texts. The revisions implemented by Moya in his geometries, until reaching an effective compromise between practice and theory, reaffirms him as a practical geometer with theoretical concerns, and as the main disseminator of Euclid’s Elements in XVIth century Spain.Juan Pérez de Moya, conocido en la Península Ibérica por la publicación de la Arithmetica Practica, y speculativa, fue también el autor de un interesante trabajo geométrico, aún no suficientemente conocido. En este artículo nos centramos en las características, evolución y metodología de los textos de geometría de Moya para dar a conocer los objetivos que quería alcanzar con cada uno de ellos, los temas que desarrolla y los trabajos que le han servido como referencia. La comparación que hemos establecido con algunas de las mejores obras matemáticas del Renacimiento nos ha permitido identificar las principales fuentes de Moya y evaluar el impacto que tuvieron en la preparación de sus textos. Las revisiones que Moya introdujo en su obra para llegar a un compromiso efectivo entre los aspectos teórico y práctico lo reafirman como un geómetra práctico preocupado con la teoría y como el principal divulgador de los Elementos de Euclides en la España del siglo XVI
Maldito Moya: literatura latino-americana em Asco, de Castellanos Moya
No full textCom base nos conceitos de autor maldito de Claudio Willer (2013) e de João Pedro George (2013), este artigo examina a escrita de Horacio Castellanos Moya na novela Asco: Thomas Bernhard em San Salvador (2013). Objetiva-se, primeiro, alocar Castellanos Moya como um autor maldito contemporâneo, e como ligar tal obra a essa questão, promovendo um deslocamento geográfico e temporal da categoria de autor maldito através das variantes originalidade, marginalização e a questão do nacional; e segundo, debater sobre o espaço literário da América Latina em relação ao que tange questionar o que significa existir literariamente, tomando como base teórica uma revisão do tradicional repertório de perguntas que guiam os Estudos Literários, utilizando autores como Jonathan Culler (1999) e Terry Eagleton (1985). A pesquisa objetiva incitar o debate das identidades latino-americanas e do poder da literatura como narrativa de mundo, pensando a questão de relação do sujeito com seu país.
Abstract: Grounded in Claudio Willer’s (2013) and João Pedro George’s (2013) concepts of accursed author, this article analyzes Horacio Castellanos Moya’s writing in Asco: Thomas Bernhard em San Salvador (2013). The goals are to place Castellanos Moya as a contemporary and how to connect the work to that point, accursed author while mobilizing geographically and temporally the category of accursed author through the variables originality, marginalization and the national issue; and the aim is to discuss Latin America’s scope in the matters of challenging what means to exist literally, taking as theoretical base the traditional query repertoire that usually guides the Literary Studies, thus using authors as Jonathan Culler (1999) and Terry Eagleton (1985). The article also aims to discuss identities in Latin America and also the power of literature as a world narrative and thinking about the subject\u27s relationship with his country
Visualizing the Marrow of Science
No full textThis study proposes a new methodology that allows for
the generation of scientograms of major scientific domains,
constructed on the basis of cocitation of Institute
of Scientific Information categories, and pruned using
PathfinderNetwork, with a layout determined by algorithms
of the spring-embedder type (Kamada–Kawai),
then corroborated structurally by factor analysis. We
present the complete scientogram of the world for the
Year 2002. It integrates the natural sciences, the social
sciences, and arts and humanities. Its basic structure
and the essential relationships therein are revealed,
allowing us to simultaneously analyze the macrostructure,
microstructure, and marrow of worldwide scientific
output
Treatment of Moya Moya disease using indirect surgery technique
No full textGrochowski Cezary, Kulesza Bartłomiej, Szczepanek Dariusz. Treatment of Moya Moya disease using indirect surgery technique. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2016;6(8):236-240. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.60391
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/3752
The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 755 (23.12.2015).
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use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Received: 15.07.2016. Revised 25.07.2016. Accepted: 12.08.2016.
Treatment of Moya Moya disease using indirect surgery technique
Cezary Grochowski1, Bartłomiej Kulesza2, Dariusz Szczepanek2
1Internship in SPSK nr. 4 in Lublin
2Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Lublin
Abstract
Introduction: Moya Moya disease is a rare health condition with unknown etiology. Because of the pathological process in the patient vessels we can observe narrowing or occlusion of distal part of internal carotid artery and proximal part of anterior and medial cerebral artery, which is characteristic for this disease. The disease occurs most often among asian women and it usually affects patients in their first decade of life or 3-4 decade.
Case presentation: Four year old female suffered from headaches, dizziness as well as progressive paroxysmal hemiparesis and speech disorder. The symptoms were recurrent and lasted for two years. MRI and MRA were performed and revealed pathological changes in arteries of scull base and pathological collateral arteries, characteristic for moyamoya disease.
Surgical treatment: Multiple burr hole surgery was performed. Holes were made in the left fronto-temporo-parietal area, peritoneal straps were inserted into the subarachnoidal area in order to start revascularization process.
Conclusion: Presented technique is preferred among children suffering from moya moya disease because of the safety of the technique and good treatment effects. There is no need to perform by-pass surgery which is also considered as big advantage of presented technique
Determine Research Philosophy for Skill Performance Based Portfolios in Botswana
No full textBackground is that Human Resource Development Council Review (2024) highlights a skills mismatch in Botswana’s labor market. The review points out that graduates often possess more theoretical knowledge than practical skills. Rationale for ‘determining Research Philosophy for Skill Performance Based Portfolios in Botswana’ is that research in Outcome Based Curriculum should be done with intention to enhance Skill Performance / Skill Execution. This study finds research philosophies and approaches that enhance Skill Performance Based Portfolios. Qualitative research approach specifically applied research is used in this study to find research philosophies and approaches that enhance Skill Performance Based Portfolios in Botswana, to solve existing challenges where ‘graduates had acquired more theory than practical skills. Muhammad Hassan (March 26, 2024) informs us that applied research refers to a systematic approach applying scientific principles to real-world contexts aimed at problem-solving; innovation; decision-making-evidence-based insights to inform policies and strategies; focusing resources on achieving measurable outcomes in real-world scenarios (https://researchmethods.net>appli). Purposive sampling was used to select respondents who could best provide answers to the research objectives in this study. Qualitative analysis used to synchronize and analyze data from the following various sources using triangulation under each research objective or theme: Documentary Data from various newspapers in Botswana on what the various Ministers of Higher Education in Botswana & the Industry are saying. Data from previous study on how to apply Research Philosophy for Skill Performance Based Portfolios. Findings: Research Philosophies for enhancing Skill Performance Based Portfolios / Skill Execution in Botswana are as follows: Press Agency - BOPA (Daily News Friday March 22, 2024 No 055 page 4) “Human Resource Development Council (HRDC). HRDC Reviews Show Skills Mismatch” reports: “Minister of Education and Skills Development, Dr. Douglas Letsholathebe...profile skills and competency gaps” (p. 4). (https://www.resaerchgate.net/profile/sue-askew/publication/27469567-potfolios for learning assessment and professional development in higher education). Theo Mailakgotla cited in ‘Botswana Guardian (Friday 13 June 2025) Did Maele need to visit four countries to transform TVET? Minister visited Dubai, Romania, UK, and Ghana to benchmark on vocational training’ informs us as follows: Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, told the press conference…takeaways from recent benchmarking visits to Dubai, Romania, the United Kingdom, and Ghana. Practical training to comprise 70 percent. Students must spend more time learning by doing. Prepare youth for practical, in-demand careers. The need for stronger collaboration between training institutions and industry. Larona Matho cited in ‘The Botswana Business Weekly & Review. (Friday 27 June 2025 – 04 July 2025 Vol. 5 Issue 548, p. 11). Botswana Unveils New Frame-Work to Boost Productivity and Competitiveness’ reports: ‘According to the Botswana Private Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2025-2029, Training must be aligned with industry needs to ensure entrepreneurs are equipped with essential skills. If my memory serves me well, my former lecturer in Master of Education (Curriculum & Instruction) at the University of Botswana, who taught me ‘Course: -Sociology of Education), Dr. S. N. Pandey informed me that a Ph.D. can consist of only 7 pages and yet have the following ingredients of a Ph.D.: Doctoral Degree (NCQF Level 10): Knowledge: Original research and scholarly contributions. Skills: Expertise in a specialized area. Competence: Ability to advance knowledge in the field). Modise, (2025), study asserts Pragmatism Philosophy-a pragmatic approach to close ‘skill mismatch in Botswana labor market & competency gaps”. Principle of Outcome Based Curriculum: Teacher-Centered Methods-Performance Based Portfolio: The teacher demonstrates a skill, and students practice until they are competent. This method aligns with Behavioral Learning Theory (Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning) and Social Learning Theory–learning by observation (Bandura). Learner Centered Methods-Performance-Based Portfolio: The teacher arranges the environment for students to develop, innovate through research, experiment, case study-discovery learning. Principle of Human Resource’ Skill Performance-Performance Management Development Portfolios: Supervisor-Centered Methods-Performance-Based Portfolio: The supervisor demonstrates a skill, and supervisee practices until they are competent. This method aligns with Behavioral Learning Theory (Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning) and Social Learning Theory–learning by observation (Bandura). Supervisee-Centered Methods-Performance-Based Portfolio: The supervisor arranges the environment for supervisees to evaluate, research, experiment, case study - discovery learning. Progress report for each Performance Portfolio must indicate the following: Recommendations: Research for enhancing Skill Performance Based Portfolios should be done as put here and now. Significance of the study: Results obtained in this work will help ensure that relevant research for enhancing Skill Performance Based Portfolios- ‘learner rehearses small skills, and combine those small skills to produce a culminating outcome in an endeavor to close competency gaps in the industry’ is applied in Botswana
A Connectionist and Multivariate Approach to Science Maps: Som, Clustering and Mds Applied to Library & Information Science Research.
No full textThe visualization of scientific field structures is a classic of scientometric studies. This paper presents a domain analysis of the library and information science discipline based on author co-citation analysis (ACA) and journal cocitation analysis (JCA). The techniques used for map construction are the self-organizing map (SOM) neural
algorithm, Ward’s clustering method and multidimensional
scaling (MDS). The results of this study are compared with
similar research developed by Howard White and Katherine
McCain [1]. The methodologies used allow us to confirm that
the subject domains identified in this paper are, as well,
present in our study for the corresponding period. The appearance of studies pertaining to library science reveals
the relationship of this realm with information science.
Especially significant is the presence of the management on the journal maps. From a methodological standpoint, meanwhile, we would agree with those authors who consider
MDS, the SOM and clustering as complementary methods
that provide representations of the same reality from different analytical points of view. Even so, the MDS representation is the one offering greater possibilities for the structural representation of the clusters in a set of variables
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