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el Caribe, España y Portugal

The objective of this research was to understand the experience of perinatal grief in mothers and fathers who have suffered the perinatal death of one child. The method was qualitative, with a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach; a multiple case study was carried out with the participation of nine mothers and two fathers from the city of Medellin, who reconstructed their experience in semi-structured interviews. The results show that perinatal death causes multiple losses that mobilize mourning processes for the expected child, for the idea of a future with him/her, for the projected maternal and paternal identity. Two processes mediated in the grief work: the construction of meanings about the loss and the work of relocating the bond through significant objects and symbolic strategies of reconnection. Social and medical responses influenced the elaboration; particularly, it was found that minimization and invalidation of the loss had negative effects for the bereaved. Perinatal mourning is a complex process mobilized by the loss of the child and of other tangible and intangible elements that are lost with it; the process does not lead to disengagement, but to the affective relocation of the child that keeps it alive in the memory.

Formative assessment in Academic Writing is recognized for its potential to improve both texts and writers' development. This research evaluated the effects of feedback provided by ChatGPT on the writing of thesis introductions within the context of a Postgraduate Writing Group. A mixed-methods study was conducted, with a concurrent design of exploratory scope. Data collection included 12 text drafts, peer and ChatGPT feedback based on rubrics, revised versions of the introductions, and participants’ perceptions regarding the relevance, quality and impact of the feedback. Findings indicated consistency in the ratings provided by both reviewers, with over half of the suggestions being incorporated into the introductions. Despite the use of a rubric to share evaluation criteria, it was observed that ChatGPT focused on text structure and formal aspects of writing, whereas peers concentrated on content development and the feasibility of research proposals. The findings show the educational potential of ChatGPT in personalizing writing learning by providing efficient and timely support and position it as a complementary strategy to human feedback.

The study aimed to construct a quality-of-life index for older adults. To achieve this, a quantitative, instrumental, and cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling, recruiting 403 older adults from three life clubs in the municipality of Envigado, Colombia. The designed instrument assessed socioeconomic, environmental, health, personal, social, and behavioral determinants, defined based on a review of scientific literature and national and international public policies. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that the most influential determinants of quality of life were economic, environmental, and health-related factors. Additionally, a statistically significant difference was found between men and women, with women scoring lower in quality of life. In conclusion, the study highlights the multidimensional nature of the quality-of-life concept and the variations in its dimensions depending on the context, as well as the gender disparity in its assessment. These findings significantly contribute to the indicators of the National Public Policy on Aging and Old Age 2022–2031, as well as to the formulation of policies, plans, and projects aimed at improving the living conditions of older adults.

In 2016 with the signing of the peace agreements, different ways of understanding territorial peace emerge. The objective of this article is to analyze the peace narratives of women ex-combatants of the FARC-EP who are her reincorporation process in La Montañita (Caquetá), Baraya (Huila) and Medellín (Antioquia). Qualitative research was undertaken, based on feminist epistemology and the use of narratives generated from participatory and dialogic techniques such as conversations and in-depth interviews. The results highlight that in the experience of Huila (Baraya) the relationship between peace, reincorporation and reparation allow us to face the challenges of survival through productive projects in which peace signatories, peasants and victims participate. In the experience of Caquetá and Antioquia, the conceptions of peace seek to rescue the identity of the farmer community by working with the grassroots, therefore the relationship between peace and reintegration is more relevant. The article concludes by highlighting territorial peace as a multiple peace, which for the cases analyzed accounts for relevant components: community participation, the linkage of different actors and the development of political subjectivities that encourage maintaining peace bets in constant discussion.

This study investigated the impact of integrating augmented reality and STEAM in teaching the translation of geometric figures. The connection between learning geometric figure translation and STEAM facilitates the transfer of knowledge to real-world environments, which in turn promotes students' development in exploring their skills in practical situations. Through a qualitative methodology and an action research design, a pedagogical proposal was implemented with fifth-grade students at a private school in Barranquilla, Atlántico. A group of 10 participants was selected through discretionary sampling. The results demonstrated positive effects on motivation, reduction of conceptual errors, and academic performance. However, challenges related to interdisciplinarity and deficiencies in previous mathematical training were identified. In conclusion, the use of 3D virtual objects to represent and manipulate geometric figures allowed for the reduction of conceptual errors and improvement of academic performance in translation tasks. Furthermore, the integration of STEAM disciplines facilitated the contextualization of teaching geometric figure translation on the Cartesian plane.

The study compared the educational conceptions of students over 40 years of age in teacher training programs in Argentina and Colombia, through a qualitative analysis of multiple cases, exploring previous work trajectories and their influence on teacher identity and work expectations. The results revealed that previous work experiences and educational contexts play a crucial role in the configuration of unique perspectives in both countries, underlining the need for tailored educational policies for this age group. In this sense, the trajectories play a determining role in the structuring of their conceptions and are configured from the multidimensional mediation of intervening factors in their formative experience. It is concluded that in the context of teacher training there coexists a variety of previous experiences that act as catalysts to shape unique educational perspectives, which underlines the need for a comprehensive approach that recognizes and values diversity, and establishes, for all, passable routes between the university and work environments.

The study adopted a qualitative approach to conduct a narrative review on gender equity in higher education using a qualitative documentary analysis method and a convergent integrated design. Documents in English and Spanish published in scientific databases between 2010 and 2023 were included. The meta-aggregation technique was applied for data analysis and narrative synthesis. The results indicate that women remain underrepresented in research participation and leadership, academic production, managerial positions, postgraduate education, STEM fields, and other areas. This is linked to the persistence of stereotypes, biases, and discrimination against women in universities, as well as challenges in balancing family, educational, and professional life. Although universities have implemented policies to promote gender equity, resistance has limited their impact. Unlike other studies, this review proposes a classification of the dimensions of gender equity in higher education and consolidates strategies for its promotion, offering a critical perspective from the lens of gendered organizations. These contributions provide practical value for institutions and stakeholders, guiding the development of policies and actions on the subject.

Social networks are spaces for interaction that have led to changes in relationships and communication; they are a different world that flourishes on the internet. The aim of this study is to describe the effects of interactions on social networks on interpersonal bonds, the need for approval and the identity of young university students aged 18 to 28 years. A qualitative, exploratory and phenomenological study was applied, in which students from the psychology and philosophy programs participated, using in-depth interviews and focus groups. The results indicate that social networks give continuity to the academic, work, and friendly relationships that have already taken place in person; likewise, that participants avoid the term, approval, in their speeches, although at the same time they expect feedback from other users; regarding identity, it was found that it undergoes changes over time and that it can be endangered due to new trends. In conclusion, young people consolidate interpersonal ties on social networks, according to their interests, require the approval of other users and fear that their identity will be transformed there.

In an increasingly complex work environment, attention to happiness and health at work emerges as a fundamental area of study. The problematic addressed here focuses on the scarcity of rigorous scientific mapping analyses concerning the relationship between work happiness (WH) and employees' mental health (MH), as well as their link to individual and organizational well-being. The central purpose was to contribute to closing this knowledge gap through a bibliometric and narrative analysis of available literature. To this end, 256 documents on the WH-MH relationship were collected from Web of Science and Scopus databases. Bibliometric techniques and co-citation analysis were employed using the Tree of Science platform. Results revealed research trends in four main areas: job satisfaction, mental health and burnout, work psychology, and leadership. Practical implications are also discussed for entrepreneurs, managers, and academics seeking to understand mechanisms influencing workplace well-being, including individual well-being, organizational effectiveness, and labor policy formulation. This study significantly enhances understanding of determinants of workplace well-being and provides recommendations for future research and labor practices.

The objective of this study was to evaluate a didactic strategy for learning linear equations mediated by GeoGebra among engineering students. A quantitative approach with an experimental design was employed, involving 54 students assessed through pretests and posttests. The methodology included statistical significance tests to analyze changes in academic performance. Results showed an average increase of 1.2 points in grades, rising from 2.95 to 4.15, with a reduction in the standard deviation from 1.30 to 0.94. Significant improvements were observed in the analyzed indicators: comprehension of definitions (87%), identification of variables (92%), and procedural application (89%). The Wilcoxon test confirmed statistically significant differences (p < 0.001). It was concluded that GeoGebra is an effective tool for enhancing conceptual understanding and mathematical competencies in challenging educational contexts. This didactic strategy is feasible and replicable in other academic settings, fostering equitable and high-quality learning. The findings underscore the importance of integrating digital technologies into mathematics education, particularly in institutions with technological limitations.