scholarly journals A SIGHT OVER THE HEALTH OF WASTE PICKERS: AN ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK PROPOSITION

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
LAYSCE ROCHA DE MOURA ◽  
SYLMARA LOPES FRANCELINO GONÇALVES DIAS ◽  
LUCIANO ANTONIO PRATES JUNQUEIRA
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Individual Activity ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Waste Pickers

Abstract This study aims to identify articles focused on the waste picker’s health to support the construction of an analytical framework that considers the individual and the environment in the scope of their labor activity. For this purpose, it is intended to answer the following question: which aspects can be considered in the analysis of the waste picker’s health in their labor activity? Methodologically, it has an exploratory nature and use the Systematic Review of Literature. The results pointed out to four categories of analysis grouped into the following aspects: meanings, individual, activity and environment. The analytical framework proposed presents contributions for an extended understanding of waste picker’s health, its aspects and interrelationships. Finally, it is suggested that empirical studies could be carried out to validate the proposed structure.

Discussing employability: current perspectives and key elements from a bioecological model

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 961-974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Inmaculada Llinares Insa ◽  
Juan Jose Zacarés González ◽  
Ana Isabel Córdoba Iñesta
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
Basic Premise ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Bioecological Model ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Do So

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the concept of employability. It reviews and systematizes the two main current perspectives about employability, the individual and the critical. The individual perspective is dominant and currently determines the term; its basic premise is that an individual is responsible for his/her socio-professional career. By contrast, the critical perspective deconstructs the former concept and analyzes its role in maintaining the status quo. Design/methodology/approach Through a review of literature about employability this paper analyses the different conceptions and the consequences of the assumption of each perspective nowadays. Findings This paper provides an analytical framework of all the key elements involved in the notion of employability based upon the bioecological model (Bronfenbrenner and Morris, 2006). This model offers a vision that encompasses the different explanatory elements of the employability concept. Originality/value The ultimate goal of this paper is to rekindle the debate on employability and to do so, it is necessary to explore the origins of the concept, the contexts it affects, who it benefits and, conversely, who it jeopardizes.

Computational Thinking Through an Empirical Lens: A Systematic Review of Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 073563312110331
Author(s):  
Ndudi O. Ezeamuzie ◽  
Jessica S. C. Leung
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
The Other ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Conceptual Clarity ◽  
Thinking Differently ◽  
Learning Interventions

This article provides an overview of the diverse ways in which computational thinking has been operationalised in the literature. Computational thinking has attracted much interest and debatably ranks in importance with the time-honoured literacy skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic. However, learning interventions in this subject have modelled computational thinking differently. We conducted a systematic review of 81 empirical studies to examine the nature, explicitness, and patterns of definitions of computational thinking. Data analysis revealed that most of the reviewed studies operationalised computational thinking as a composite of programming concepts and preferred definitions from assessment-based frameworks. On the other hand, a substantial number of the studies did not establish the meaning of computational thinking when theorising their interventions nor clearly distinguish between computational thinking and programming. Based on these findings, this article proposes a model of computational thinking that focuses on algorithmic solutions supported by programming concepts which advances the conceptual clarity between computational thinking and programming.

scholarly journals Current trends in the application of causal inference methods to pooled longitudinal observational infectious disease studies—A protocol for a methodological systematic review

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250778
Author(s):  
Heather Hufstedler ◽  
Ellicott C. Matthay ◽  
Sabahat Rahman ◽  
Valentijn M. T. de Jong ◽  
Harlan Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Joint Estimation ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
The Face ◽  
Business Source Premier ◽  
The Individual

Introduction Pooling (or combining) and analysing observational, longitudinal data at the individual level facilitates inference through increased sample sizes, allowing for joint estimation of study- and individual-level exposure variables, and better enabling the assessment of rare exposures and diseases. Empirical studies leveraging such methods when randomization is unethical or impractical have grown in the health sciences in recent years. The adoption of so-called “causal” methods to account for both/either measured and/or unmeasured confounders is an important addition to the methodological toolkit for understanding the distribution, progression, and consequences of infectious diseases (IDs) and interventions on IDs. In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and in the absence of systematic randomization of exposures or interventions, the value of these methods is even more apparent. Yet to our knowledge, no studies have assessed how causal methods involving pooling individual-level, observational, longitudinal data are being applied in ID-related research. In this systematic review, we assess how these methods are used and reported in ID-related research over the last 10 years. Findings will facilitate evaluation of trends of causal methods for ID research and lead to concrete recommendations for how to apply these methods where gaps in methodological rigor are identified. Methods and analysis We will apply MeSH and text terms to identify relevant studies from EBSCO (Academic Search Complete, Business Source Premier, CINAHL, EconLit with Full Text, PsychINFO), EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science. Eligible studies are those that apply causal methods to account for confounding when assessing the effects of an intervention or exposure on an ID-related outcome using pooled, individual-level data from 2 or more longitudinal, observational studies. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles, will be independently screened by two reviewers using Covidence software. Discrepancies will be resolved by a third reviewer. This systematic review protocol has been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020204104).

scholarly journals Crisis interventions in online psychological counseling

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Amaral Medeiros da Silva ◽  
Gerson Siegmund ◽  
Juliana Bredemeier
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Operational Design

Introduction: The world's population is often assailed by crises of various orders. Disasters caused by nature and by humans themselves also impact on people's mental health. Psychological crises, such as suicide attempts, represent a growing problem in mental health. When faced with such scenarios, specific strategies of crisis intervention are both appropriate and necessary. Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the literature dealing with online psychological crisis intervention, describing and discussing their operational design, specific characteristics and applications. Method: A systematic review of literature indexed on the PubMed, PsycINFO, and SciELO databases identified by searches conducted from January to June of 2014. Results: The searches identified 17 empirical studies about online crisis interventions which were reviewed. Three crisis contexts emerged: 1) disasters, 2) risk/prevention of suicide, and 3) trauma. Eleven different intervention programs were described and the predominant treatment approach was cognitive behavioral therapy. The results showed that research into online psychological crisis intervention has been conducted in several different countries, especially the Netherlands and Australia, and that the users of these tools benefit from them. Conclusion: Online crisis interventions have been developed and researched in many countries around the world. In Brazil, there is still a lack of investment and research in this area.

Unleashing the Potential of Abstraction From Cloud of Computational Thinking: A Systematic Review of Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 073563312110553
Author(s):  
Ndudi O. Ezeamuzie ◽  
Jessica S.C. Leung ◽  
Fridolin S.T. Ting
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Reading Program ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Insight Into

Although abstraction is widely understood to be one of the primary components of computational thinking, the roots of abstraction may be traced back to different fields. Hence, the meaning of abstraction in the context of computational thinking is often confounded, as researchers interpret abstraction through diverse lenses. To disentangle these conceptual threads and gain insight into the operationalisation of abstraction, a systematic review of 96 empirical studies was undertaken. Analysis revealed that identifying features of entities, extracting relevant features, discovering patterns, creating rules and assembling the parts together were the core actions of abstraction. With the primary aim of simplifying practical procedures, abstraction was operationalised as the sophistication of a program, the matching of patterns, the creation of alternative representations, the transfer of solutions, the measurement of a learner’s activity and reading program codes. There is an obvious need for researchers to align the conceptual meanings they have established of abstraction with the practical facts of operationalisation. The need to empirically validate emerging models and the implications for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Professional Identity in Analysis: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês Cardoso ◽  
Paula Batista ◽  
Amândio Graça
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Qualitative Nature ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Academic Search

The present study is a systematic review of literature, with the objective to map the typology of conceptual studies about professional identity, as well as the used conceptual fields and the evidence therefrom resulting. The research was made within the electronic databases ISI web of Knowledge, EBSCO (Academic Search Complete, ERIC and Sport Discus) and B-On, between 2002 and 2011. The research equation was "Professional Identity" AND "Review", in the fields ‘abstract’, ‘topic’ and ‘title’ having been integrated 22 articles. The content analysis was the technique used, with the following categories defined a priori: i) typology studies; (ii) conceptual framework around the professional identity; iii) indications for future researches about teacher's identity. The results showed a marked increase of publications in 2011, in large professional areas (teachers and nurses) and in two main stages of development (the learning and professional process), as well as a strong conceptual positioning of authors in the perspective of symbolic interactionism and in post-modernity. It was also clear that the concept of professional identity fits simultaneously in individual (personal and social) and collective dimensions. Indeed, it involves the individual, his/her relationship with the other in a given context and his/her sense of belonging to a group. Regarding the proposals for future investigations, the researches with a qualitative nature (ethnographic and longitudinal) in work places prevails, with emphasis on the observation of dynamics established in communities of practice and its speeches (public and private), in a combination of micro and macro analysis.

scholarly journals Nonsinonasal Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Case Series and Review of Literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duncan F Hanby ◽  
Andrew McWhorter ◽  
Eric Wallace ◽  
Eugene A Woltering ◽  
Anthony Harton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Large Cell ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Ki 67 ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Objective To describe three patients with nonsinonasal neuroendocrine carcinoma (NSNEC) of the head and neck and present a systematic review of literature. Study design Retrospective chart review Methods Three patients with pathologically proven NSNEC of the head-neck who presented to our institution were identified. Relevant demographic, clinic-pathological, and radiological data was recorded. A web-based search was conducted to identify relevant scientific literature on “neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the head and neck” and a systematic review of literature is presented. Results Two female and one male patient aged 44 to 66 years presented to our service with NEC of the supraglottis (2/3), and of the thymus (1/3). Diagnosis was confirmed with immunohistochemical staining such as Ki-67, synaptophysin, chromogranin, and also with octreotide scanning. The first case, a T4bN0M0 large cell NEC of the thymus with tracheal invasion received conservative airway management and emergent radiotherapy. The second case, moderately differentiated NEC of the supraglottis was managed with a laser supraglottic laryngectomy followed by adjuvant treatment. The third case, a laryngeal NEC was treated with chemoradiotherapy. Conclusions NSNEC of the head and neck are extremely rare tumors with variability in clinical presentation that present challenges in diagnosis and treatment planning. Consideration of the histological subtype and staining characteristics of the individual tumor, accurate diagnosis, and classification of the tumor is vital in order to tailor therapeutic intervention.

scholarly journals The Analysis of the Phenomenon of Reflexivity in Psychotherapy Supervision: A Systematic Literature Review

Psichologija ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 22-39
Author(s):  
Marija Vaštakė ◽  
Paulius Skruibis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Psychotherapy Supervision ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Supervision Process ◽  
Definition Of

Reflexivity is a concept that is increasingly gaining prevalence in the literature of professional practice and it has been defined in a variety of ways; however, the differences in definition largerly depend on the context. Therefore, reflexivity development is the main goal of supervision; it is a powerful instrument that can impede the psychotherapist’s connection with his client, but there is no answer on what specifically enhances or decreases reflexivity during the supervision process. In the scientific articles analyzing supervision, there is no clear definition of the phenomenon of reflexivity and there is also a lack of empirical studies of reflexivity in supervision. The aim of this paper is to present our own definition and theoretical model of reflexivity in the psychotherapy supervision process as well as distinguish reflexivity between adjacent concepts like “reflection,” “self-reflection,” and “self-reflexivity.” We carried out a systematic review of literature within three databases and created a theoretical model of reflexivity in psychotherapy supervision. We also discuss the guidelines and methods for further empirical investigations of this phenomenon in psychotherapy supervision.

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