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Sandra León-Herrera,1,2 Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez,1,2 Mario Samper-Pardo,3 Alejandra Aguilar-Latorre,1,2 Rafael Sánchez Arizcuren4 1Institute for Health Research Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain; 2Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; 3Department of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; 4Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, SpainCorrespondence: Bárbara Oliván-Blázquez, C. Violante de Hungría, 23, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain, Tel +34 622719759, Email bolivan@unizar.esBackground: Although motivational interviewing was originally developed to address abuse disorders, scientific evidence confirms that it is an increasingly used and effective approach in a wide range of therapeutic interventions. To date, however, no studies have analyzed the use of this tool in patients with persistent symptoms following coronavirus disease 2019, a condition known as Long COVID.Purpose: To analyze the effectiveness of motivational interviewing with regard to the adherence to telerehabilitation for Long COVID using a mobile application. As a secondary objective, factors related to greater motivation before and after the motivational interviewing techniques were analyzed.Patients and Methods: This longitudinal design substudy used a sample of 52 adult patients with Long COVID participating in the intervention group of a randomized clinical trial. This trial examined the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program for this population using a mobile application. This program included three motivational interviews to achieve maximum treatment adherence. In this study, the main variables were motivation and adherence to application use. Sociodemographic and clinical data, personal constructs, and affective state were also collected. Subsequently, a descriptive, correlational, and regression statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS Statistics program.Results: The median motivation prior to the first motivational interview was 8 (IQR 2), the median at the end of the last motivational interview was 8.5 (IQR 2.75), and the change in motivation levels after the three motivational interviews was 0.5 (IQR 1). Affective state and final motivation scores were predictors of greater adherence to telerehabilitation treatment.Conclusion: A high level of motivation after participating in motivational interviewing appears to be related to higher levels of adherence to telerehabilitation in patients with Long COVID. This suggests that motivational interviewing may be an effective tool in the treatment of this disease.Keywords: motivational interviewing, Long COVID, telerehabilitation, motivation, personal constructs, affective state

Science misinformation represents a significant challenge for the scientific community. Hispanic communities are particularly vulnerable due to language barriers and the lack of accessible information in Spanish. We identified that a key step toward enhancing the accessibility of information for non-native English-speaking communities involves imparting science communication education and training to Hispanic youth. Our goal was to provide them with the skills to become science ambassadors who can effectively engage with their communities and bridge communication gaps. To address this, we developed the first science communication training program in Spanish for Hispanic high school and undergraduate students in Puerto Rico. The program called "+Ciencia" aims to provide training and education on science communication for Hispanic minorities through experiential and collaborative learning. In the short term, our multifaceted approach works to counter misinformation and promote science literacy within the broader community. Over the long term, our grassroots efforts with students will evolve into a generation of professionals equipped with strong engagement skills and comprehensive training in science communication with a specific focus on Hispanic audiences. Herein, we describe the components of this educational program and provide open access to educational materials and articles developed by three cohorts.

Dígase inocuidad como el conjunto de condiciones y medidas necesarias durante la producción, almacenamiento, distribución y preparación de alimentos para asegurar que una vez ingeridos, no representen un riesgo para la salud. Por consiguiente, es imprescindible aplicar los códigos y principios específicos de práctica de higiene mediante la implementación de la NC; 143:2021 Código de Prácticas, Requisitos y Procedimientos Generales de Higiene de los Alimentos. NC, 1228:2017 Higiene de los Alimentos Términos y Definiciones como normas obligatorias para un control eficaz de la misma. Los brotes de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos pueden perjudicar al comercio, al turismo y ocasionar costosas pérdidas de ingresos, desempleo y por ende pleitos legales que pueden influir negativamente en la salud, en la economía y en la confianza de los consumidores. De ahí la importancia de lograr un escenario de confianza, transparencia a la par de promover la competitividad por lo que supone un enorme reto para el sector alimentario en Cuba. Palabras Clave:Inocuidad, Producción de Alimento.

This study explores primary teachers´ initial training programs, focusing on Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) and its integration with technology. The research is grounded in two dimensions of contemporary society: plurilingual competence and digital literacy. The study employs the conceptual framework of "Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge" (TPACK) (Mishra & Kohler, 2006) and applies content analysis methodology. The scientific interest lies in the scarcity of studies examining this specific area within the Spanish context, because research on TPACK in FLT has primarily focused on Asia and the Middle East. To address this void, a comprehensive national study encompassing 39 public universities was conducted. This study involved an in-depth analysis of 496 course guides within the field of FLT in primary education teacher training programs. The research findings indicate that less than half of the subjects incorporate technology, and when they do, two prominent trends emerge: the integration of TPACK and the presentation of technology as a broad competency, not specifically tailored to FLT. The primary conclusion drawn from this study is that the incorporation of TPACK in this context is moderate, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive integration of technology within FLT teacher training programs.

The global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus brought about a true revolution in the predominant teaching-learning processes (i.e., face-to-face environment) that had been implemented up to that point. In this regard, virtual teaching-learning environments (VTLEs) have gained unprecedented significance. The main objectives of our research were to define an explanatory theoretical model and to test a multiple serial mediation model with four variables in series (one independent variable plus three mediators) to relate perceived utility (independent variable) in the use of a VTLE and perceived learning (dependent or criterion variable) in such contexts, taking into account the mediation of subjective norm (mediator 1), ease of use (mediator 2), and intention to use behavior (mediator 3), and using the extended technology acceptance model as the theoretical framework. Additionally, we aimed to analyze the direct and indirect relationships and effects among the variables that constituted the proposed model. Methodologically, the research can be classified as a cross-sectional causal ex post facto design. A representative sample of students enrolled in higher education institutions in the Dominican Republic was used as the research population, and a standardized Likert scale was administered to measure the five dimensions of the proposed model. Finally, it is worth noting that the obtained results indicate that all direct and indirect effects considered in the model were statistically significant, except for the indirect effect, where the four predictor variables were arranged in series to verify their influence on the criterion variable: perceived learning.

Dans le cadre de l’élaboration d’une nouvelle collection de manuels d’enseignement de français en Suisse romande (« moyens d’enseignement romands de français », ou « MER-Français ») couvrant l’ensemble de la scolarité obligatoire (élèves de 4 à 14-15 ans), une équipe de l’Institut de recherche et de documentation pédagogique (IRDP) a été mandatée pour soutenir et accompagner une partie du travail de rédaction de ces manuels.Ces nouveaux moyens d’enseignement contiennent une série de « parcours », chacun portant sur un genre textuel particulier dont on vise à développer la maitrise chez les élèves. La définition et la description des différents genres retenus permettent de définir des objectifs d’apprentissage concrets, précis, liés au PER (Plan d’études Romand, 2010). C’est ce travail de « modélisation didactique » qui a été confié à l’IRDP, dans le but de contribuer au travail de l’équipe de rédaction des parcours. L’élaboration de tels modèles permet également d’esquisser une progression, dans une conception spiralaire reprenant les mêmes genres à différentes étapes de l’apprentissage et approfondissant ou complexifiant certains éléments de la mise en œuvre du genre considéré. Dans cette contribution, nous discuterons les notions linguistiques et didactiques qui sont à la base de notre travail de modélisation didactique. Sur la base de quelques exemples concernant les différents genres textuels pour lesquels nous avons développé une modélisation dans le cadre du projet, nous analyserons ensuite plus particulièrement le concept de « genre textuel » et celui de « regroupements de genres » – tel que ce dernier a été développé en Suisse romande –, en mettant en avant l’intérêt de la notion de genre et en soulignant à la fois les apports et les limites de ces concepts ainsi que leurs implications didactiques. Ce faisant, nous esquisserons une réflexion examinant comment et jusqu’à quel point on peut dépasser l’immense diversité des genres afin de construire une progression (et une distribution/répartition) des apprentissages aussi pertinente que possible.

Contagious agalactia (CA) is a disease affecting small ruminants with worldwide distribution and caused by several mycoplasmas, especially M. agalactiae. The main option for systematic diagnosis under monitoring control programmes is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test.

Existe un conocimiento no muy profundo sobre la importancia de los bosques secos en la diversidad de especies florísticas; sin embargo, la relación entre la composición de especies de árboles del bosque seco y la riqueza de especies no está bien establecida. Además, los datos básicos simples sobre la diversidad de plantas son escasos para muchos ecosistemas de bosques secos. Este estudio buscó caracterizar la diversidad florística, determinando índices de Biodiversidad y el valor de importancia vegetal forestal dentro de la Reserva Ecológica Arenillas, en la Provincia de El Oro, al sur de la costa de Ecuador. Dentro del área estudiada (13.125.75 ha.) se realizaron inventarios de flora leñosa en 10 parcelas de la Reserva Ecológica Arenillas (REAr), utilizándose índices alfa con la finalidad de conocer poblaciones de especies. Mediante cálculos matemáticos se obtuvieron índices de dominancia y densidad, además, se obtuvo la dominancia de Simpson y la equidad de Shannon–Wiener, los que permiten conocer la diversidad de la vegetación arbustiva presentes en el área de estudio. Como resultado se identificaron 21 especies forestales en 10 puntos de muestreo, seleccionados aleatoriamente. Handroanthus chrysanthus (Jacq.) S.O.Grose la especie con la mayor representatividad en individuos, Cochlospermum vitifolium (Willd.) Spreng., con mayor frecuencia y dominancia en los resultados del índice de valor de importancia. Las familias representativas fueron Fabácea y Malvácea. Los valores de las especies identificadas mostraron que existe una gran variedad de especies en esta área protegida de ecosistema tipo bosque seco estacional. La conservación de la reserva Ecológica Arenillas es una necesidad del entorno natural.