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Presentación de la revista DOCERE número 18

Este artículo es resultado de un miniproyecto de investigación denominado “Protocolo para el diseño de exámenes extraordinarios”. El propósito es contar con criterios para el diseño e implementación de los exámenes extraordinarios en las materias del Departamento de Teoría y Métodos del Centro de Ciencias del Diseño y de la Construcción de la Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes [UAA]. Se partió del diagnóstico aleatorio del estado actual de los exámenes extraordinarios como instrumentos de medición para la evaluación del aprendizaje de los estudiantes, cuando éstos no han logrado alcanzar una calificación aprobatoria al final de un curso. Se tuvo como referentes institucionales el Modelo Educativo Institucional [MEI] y el Reglamento General de Docencia de la UAA [RDG]. 

En este artículo se presenta una revisión de la literatura sobre predictores académicos de desempeño en el pregrado. Se enfatizan las variables evaluadas durante los procesos de admisión de programas de estudios musicales. A manera de conclusión, se proponen algunas preguntas que pueden guiar proyectos de investigación que exploren el potencial predictivo de variables, como el promedio de bachillerato, el puntaje del EXANI II, y las pruebas de admisión específicas al campo musical. Asimismo, se argumenta sobre la importancia de tener en cuenta las experiencias formativas preuniversitarias en el contexto mexicano, debido a las áreas de oportunidad que presenta la formación básica en música.

La incorporación de los recursos digitales con fines educativos implica replantear la propia práctica docente, así como la didáctica a nivel general, tanto en los diferentes campos del conocimiento, como en los diversos niveles educativos; para el caso de la disciplina de la historia, se cuenta con una serie de alternativas digitales para fomentar aprendizajes, siempre y cuando sean parte de una planeación y cobren sentido dentro del curso que se imparta; ejemplos serían: fomentar la inteligencia espacial y visual a través de la producción de mapas o comprender la dimensión temporal por medio de la elaboración de líneas del tiempo, ambos recursos trabajados de forma gratuita y online.

A 45 años de la creación de la Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes [UAA], ésta ha transitado por una transformación continua, logrando posicionarse, en este momento, a nivel nacional por la calidad de sus programas educativos y de sus egresados. Sin embargo, las circunstancias actuales de globalización en todos los ámbitos, incluyendo las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación que ponen al alcance de todo mundo los servicios educativos, hacen necesario plantear el objetivo de comenzar la internacionalización de la institución mediante la oferta de cursos a través de estas tecnologías, aprovechando la experiencia con que ya cuenta la Universidad en este campo.

Th e dengue is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito infected with dengue virus and it constitutes currently the main arbovirosis in the word. Th e objective of this study was to describe the clinical-epidemic aspects of patients with dengue fever in the municipality of Cienfuegos, Cuba. Th is study was performed between January 6th and December 12th 2014. An observational cross-sectional study in a series of cases was carried out in the policlinic “Cecilio Ruiz de Zarate”, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Th e study included a total of 1861 diagnosed patients, according to the database of the Provincial Center of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology. Th e 56.3% of the sample corresponded to the group formed by patients 15 to 49 years old, with females corresponding to 55% of the group. Th e Consejo Popular of highest risk was “Th e Gloria”, with 768. 2 x 10000 inhabitants, the self-employed category were the most aff ected, with 37.9%, followed by housewives, with 23.9%. Th e patients went to the health services only after 48 h of the fi rst appearance of the symptoms (40.9%) and the predominant symptom in 100% of the cases was fever. It was concluded that the dengue epidemic of the area II of Cienfuegos in the 2014 studied is clinically and epidemiologically similar to those that occurred in other counties, where the circulation of dengue virus type 3 and 4 prevailed.

New records of the Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) in Peru are documented in Guañape, Lobos de Afuera, Macabí and Mazorca islands, and Coles cape. In the fi rst locality, the individual observed corresponded to S. l. brewsteri, extending its dispersal range 3800 km south of its closest breeding area. In the other four areas, probably correspond to S. l. etesiaca, extending its range of dispersion 2860 km south of the closest reproduction area. Considering these observations and those published between 1972 and 2017, the species has been reported throughout the Peruvian coast between 3°S and 19°S, with a maximum of 50 individuals. Since 2008, the species it is reported almost every year, mostly during El Niño warm conditions, and to a lesser extent in normal and cold La Niña conditions, from casual observations to prolonged stays. Based on the observations presented here, the presence of the Brown Booby in Peru would be more common than has been considered previously in the literature, potentially being able to be considered as a regular visitor.

Th e bony labyrinth inside the temporal bone houses the inner ear, sensory organ of hearing and balance. Variations in the three components of the bony labyrinth (cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals) give insight into the physiology and evolution of the diff erent groups of mammals. Based on high resolution micro-Computed Tomography (μCT), we reconstructed the digital endocasts of the bony labyrinths of Platalina and Tomopeas. We found that both species exhibit unique characteristics among bats, that were mainly located in the cochlea, including the aspect ratio of the cochlear spiral, cochlear width rela tive to that of the basicranial region, number of cochlear spiral turns, among others. Finally we highlight the need of more morphological comparative studies of the bony labyrinth.

The teaching of public health contemplates the selection and development of a healthy community like the Jardines de Manchay, Lima, Perú. Th is locality was chosen for having the highest level of social exclusion and the highest rate of chronic child malnutrition in the district of Pachacamac. Th e Jardines de Manchay in February of 2013 had about 500 families, from where 5% of children aged 4-5 years were suff ering from chronic malnutrition. In November 2014 the Pro-Niño charitable foundation fi nanced the purchase of 600 chickens and chicken food (until week 25 where the production of eggs started) that were distributed among 30 families, the eggs were consumed by the family with an emphasis on feeding the children, leaving a surplus of eggs of 25% for sale. At the beginning of the egg production the hemoglobin, height and weight of 20 of the families that include 18 children under 9 years old were recorded. Th e next measures were taken on 16 children, at the end of egg production. Th ese results were analyzed using the McNemar’s, Sign and Student’s t tests. At the beginning of the study 7 (44%) of the 16 children were found anemic, at the end of the study none were found anemic (p≤0.0114). Th e children improved their growth being this statistically signifi cant (p≤0.05). Daily egg consumption by children controls anemia and decreases chronic childhood malnutrition.

Th e investigation presents a malacological survey in heights of Sierra Morena, Corralillo, Villa Clara, Cuba. A total of 69 samples were collected from October 2015 until June 2016, georeferenced in a map (1:10000) and processed with numeric classifi cation techniques. A total of 26 species were identifi ed. Of the 26 species, one is endemic to the area and another is new to science. Established methodology was used for the collection of mollusks. Th ree species collected in the study area constitute potential vectors of organism pathogens to humans. It was possible to correlate the distribution of this species with the anthropogenic landscape, based on that information a potential protected area is proposed. Th e results of this study are useful to develop activities geared to environmental education.