Evaluación final de Informática Médica para la formación de habilidades investigativas en estudiantes de medicina / Final evaluation of medical computer science for the training on investigative skills in medicine students

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín, desde enero del 2017 hasta igual periodo del 2018, con vistas a caracterizar el proceso de evaluación final de la disciplina Informática Médica correspondiente al plan de estudio D para el desarrollo de habilidades investigativas en los estudiantes de medicina. El universo estuvo constituido por los resultados del trabajo final de las asignaturas Informática, Bioestadística y Metodología; la muestra, por los 40 trabajos finales de Metodología de la Investigación que tuvieron mayores dificultades en el informe escrito y 16 profesores de Informática Médica. Se utilizó la revisión documental, la observación y la entrevista. Se calcularon valores absolutos y porcentajes. Los resultados del trabajo final mostraron excelente promoción. El indicador defensa resultó el de mayor dificultad con 60,0 por ciento de los trabajos evaluados de regular y mal. La evaluación final contribuyó al desarrollo de la habilidad investigativa.

A descriptive study was carried out in Holguín Medical Sciences Faculty, from January, 2017 to the same period in 2018, with the aim of characterizing the process of final evaluation of the Medical Computer discipline corresponding to the study plan D for the development of investigative skills in the medicine students. The universe was constituted by the results of the final work of the subjects Computer science, Biostatistics and Methodology; the sample was constituted by the 40 final works of Methodology of Investigation which had the greatest difficulties in the written report and by 16 professors of Medical Computer science. The documental review, observation and interview were used. Absolute values and percentages were calculated. The results of the final work showed excellent promotion. The indicator defense was that of greatest difficulty with 60.0 percent of the evaluated works as average and poor. The final evaluation contributed to the development of the investigative skill.

Aplicativo móvel ''Fala nova, treino fácil'': inovação no tratamento de fala na fissura labiopalatina / Mobile application '' New speech, easy training '': innovation in the treatment of cleft palate speech

Introdução: durante a fonoterapia para alterações de fala na fissura labiopalatina, há necessidade de estratégias que motivem o paciente promovendo adesão ao tratamento. Aplicativos de dispositivos móveis são uma importante ferramenta para este fim. Objetivo: desenvolver um aplicativo que auxilie na execução dos treinos e o uso do novo padrão de fala de pacientes com fissura labiopalatina. Métodos: a criação e a execução de um aplicativo de dispositivo móvel foram planejadas pela equipe de Fonoaudiologia que elegeu as opções que auxiliariam no processo terapêutico como: cadastrar lista de exercícios, inserir alertas para uso do novo padrão de fala e apresentar lista dos exercícios realizados. Já a equipe de computação realizou elaborou e aprimorou o sistema, levantou e organizou requisitos iniciais e genéricos, planejou o desenvolvimento e uso dos recursos (hardware e software). Resultados: o aplicativo desenvolvido para o sistema android e foi denominado ''Fala nova, treino fácil''. Para sua utilização o paciente deve fazer download do aplicativo na "play store''. A primeira tela do aplicativo apresenta três ícones, sendo um de acesso apenas do terapeuta e dois de interesse do paciente, informando os exercícios a serem realizados e sua evolução. O fonoaudiólogo tem a opção de cadastrar cada exercício (frequência diária e semanal), cadastrar alarmes para lembrar o paciente de utilizar a nova fala, e checar o desempenho do paciente. Conclusão: o aplicativo possibilita o monitoramento dos treinos realizados fora do atendimento presencial, motivando o paciente a dar continuidade à prática da fala nova fora do ambiente de terapia.

Introduction: during cleft palate speech therapy there is a need for strategies that motivate the patient and promote adherence to treatment. Mobile apps are an important tool for this purpose. Objective: To develop an application to help execution of speech exercises fostering use of new speech patterns established during speech therapy in cleft lip and palate. Methods: the creation and execution of a mobile device application were planned by the Speech-Language-Pathology team, who proposed functions for the App that would help in the therapeutic process, including: registry of exercises, inserting alerts for use of the new speech and checklist of activities. The computer team developed and improved the system, raised and organized its requirements, planned the development and use of resources (hardware and software). Results: the application was developed for the Android system and has been called ''New Speech, Easy Training''. To access the App, the patient downloads the application in the play store in the Android system of his phone or tablet. The first screen presents three icons: one for the therapist and two for the patient, informing the exercises and their evolution. The therapist can register each exercise (daily and weekly frequency), can program alarms to remind the patient to use the new speech, and can check the patient's performance. Conclusion: the application favors monitoring patients' performance during the home practices, motivating the patient to continue the use of new speech outside the therapy environment.

¿Qué tan prevalentes son las lesiones osteomusculares en el campo de la informática? / How prevalent are musculoskeletal injuries in the field of computer science?

Contexto: los problemas osteomusculares relacionados al tipo de trabajo constituyen enfermedades ocupacionales frecuentes a nivel mundial; es importante determinar tempranamente la prevalencia de síntomas músculo-esqueléticos en trabajadores de oficina y desarrollar estrategias para prevenir y reducir su ocurrencia. Objetivo: determinar la relación entre las posturas ergonómicas inadecuadas y la aparición de lesiones osteomusculares Sujetos y métodos: trabajadores de áreas administrativas que usan computadoras en la ciudad de Quito, mediante un estudio transversal aplicado en 114 trabajadores de oficina. Se recolectaron datos sociodemográficos y laborales. La exposición a posturas inadecuadas se determinó mediante un cuestionario con gráficos para receptar las percepciones del entrevistado así como la identificación de posturas adecuadas e inadecuadas que mantienen los sujetos en estudio. Para valorar aspectos de salud se utilizó un cuestionario de síntomas osteomusculares; la asociación entre variables se analizó con la prueba x2 y se estimó el prevalence odds ratio (POR). Resultados: el 65,8% de los entrevistados presentaron síntomas osteomusculares, siendo más prevalente el dolor osteomuscular en hombres (57,3%) respecto al grupo de mujeres (42,7%). El 50,7% de los trabajadores reportó trabajar más de 7 horas frente al computador. En los últimos tres meses se reportó sintomatología en espalda (36,7%), cuello (33%) y mano-muñeca derecha (9,6%). El POR para dolor de miembros superiores fue 2,42 (IC 0,98-5,49) que si bien incluye valores menores a uno, establece una carga de riesgo importante para el tipo de trabajo que ejecutan los evaluados. Los demás síntomas no fueron estadísticamente significativos. Conclusión: la ocupación administrativa obliga a realizar movimientos repetitivos de muñecas y dedos, acompañados de una contracción estática de los músculos cervicales y dorsales, que se transforman con el pasar de los años en tensión muscular, incrementando de esta forma el riesgo de presentar lesiones músculo esqueléticas (LME) como se observa en este estudio. (AU)

Context: musculoskeletal problems related to the type of work are frequent occupational diseases worldwide; It is important to determine early the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers and develop strategies to prevent and reduce their occurrence. Objective: to determine the relationship between inadequate ergonomic postures and the appearance of musculoskeletal injuries Subjects and methods: workers of administrative areas that use computers in the city of Quito, through a cross-sectional study applied in 114 office workers. Sociodemographic and labor data were collected. The exposure to inappropriate postures was determined by means of a questionnaire with graphics to receive the perceptions of the interviewee as well as the identification of adequate and inadequate postures that the subjects under study maintain. To assess health aspects, a questionnaire of musculoskeletal symptoms was used; The association between variables was analyzed with the x2 test and the prevalence odds ratio (POR) was estimated. Results: 65.8% of the interviewees presented musculoskeletal symptoms, with osteomuscular pain being more prevalent in men (57.3%) than in the group of women (42.7%). 50.7% of workers reported working more than 7 hours in front of the computer. In the last three months, symptomatology was reported in the back(36.7%), neck (33%) and right hand-wrist (9.6%). The POR for upper limb pain was 2.42 (CI 0.98-5.49) which, although it includes values lower than one, establishes a significant risk burden for the type of work performed by the evaluated. The other symptoms were not statistically significant. Conclusion: the administrative occupation requires repetitive movements of wrists and fingers, accompanied by a static contraction of the cervical and dorsal muscles, which are transformed over the years into muscle tension, thus increasing the risk of muscle injuries.skeletal (SCI) as observed in this study. (AU)

Software educativo didáctico para el aprendizaje de la asignatura Informática / Didactic educational software for the learning of the Computer science subject

Se decidió elaborar un software educativo didáctico para el aprendizaje de la asignatura Informática, como vía de solución a las insuficiencias detectadas en los estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado de la licenciatura de Sistemas de Información en Salud. Dicho software se diseñó con la herramienta Chreasoft 3.1 y se estructuró en módulos que vinculan textos, imágenes y videos, lo cual ameniza e incentiva el aprendizaje y agiliza el estudio de los contenidos de la materia. Finalmente se logró un producto informático compatible con sistemas operativos similares a Windows y Linux, que contribuye al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje al propiciar el desarrollo constante de educandos y profesores.

It was decided to elaborate a didactic educational software for the learning of the Computer science subject, as a solution to the failures detected in the urdergraduate and postgraduate students of the subject Health Information Systems. This software was designed with the tool Chreasoft 3.1, and it was structured in modules that link texts, images and videos, which livens up and motivates learning and it speeds up the study of the contents of the subject. Finally a compatible computer product was achieved with similar operating systems for Windows and Linux, contributing to the teaching-learning process as it makes possible the constant development of students and professors.

De la arquitectura de información a la experiencia de usuario: Su interrelación en el desarrollo de software de la Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas

Se presenta un informe técnico sobre la aplicación de actividades y técnicas de arquitectura de información (AI) y experiencia de usuario UX) a partir de las buenas prácticas obtenidas en el proceso de desarrollo de software de la Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas. Para ello, se identificaron las definiciones más citadas de AI y su evolución hacia el término de UX, como punto de partida para analizar la estrecha relación que existe entre estos dos conceptos durante el desarrollo de software. El trabajo permite reconocer el rol protagónico del usuario en el resultado de su interacción con el producto y con el proveedor o desarrollador. Se describen actividades y técnicas para la obtención de información y requisitos en las etapas de desarrollo del software, que tributen a una buena arquitectura de información, centrado en la experiencia del usuario.

A technical report on the application of activities and techniques of information architecture (AI) and UX user experience is presented based on the good practices obtained in the software development process of the University of Computer Science. For this, the most cited definitions of AI and their evolution towards the UX term were identified as a starting point to analyze the close relationship between these two concepts during software development. The work allows to recognize the protagonist role of the user in the result of their interaction with the product and the supplier or developer. It describes activities and techniques to obtain information and requirements in the stages of software development, which support good information architecture, focused on the user experience.

Desenvolvimento e avaliação de curso on-line sobre suporte avançado de vida em parada cardiorrespiratória para enfermeiro / Development and evaluation of an on-line course on advanced life support in cardiorespiratory arrest for nurses

Introdução: O desenvolvimento e a aplicação das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação associadas à internet exercem mudanças no processo de ensino aprendizagem e podem contribuir para a educação permanente em enfermagem, favorecendo a capacitação de enfermeiros, para reconhecer imediatamente a situação de parada cardiorrespiratória (PCR) de adultos e sistematizar as intervenções de suporte avançado de vida (SAV), a fim de que colaborem para o sucesso da reanimação cardiopulmonar e maior sobrevida dos pacientes. Objetivos: Desenvolver e avaliar a qualidade do curso on-line para enfermeiros sobre suporte avançado de vida nos casos de parada cardiorrespiratória em adultos. Método: Pesquisa metodológica aplicada, na modalidade de produção tecnológica de natureza quantitativa, exploratória e descritiva. Para o desenvolvimento do curso on-line, utilizou-se o modelo de Design Instrucional Contextualizado (DIC). A seleção dos participantes foi aleatória, intencional e não probabilística. Participaram do estudo dezesseis enfermeiros especialistas na área de urgência e emergência adultos e/ou de educação on-line. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de novembro a dezembro de 2016. A avaliação do curso on-line foi baseada em critérios validados de Avaliação da Qualidade de Objetos de Aprendizagem. Resultados: O curso on-line foi implementado no ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) Moodle®, em nove unidades de aprendizagem e obtiveram índices de alta e boa qualidade em quinze (75%) critérios referentes à pertinência, contextualização, qualidade da informação, navegação, referências, portabilidade, correção de conteúdo, clareza das informações, facilidade de aprendizagem na interação e de localização das informações, interatividade, eficiência de utilização, utilização de recursos audiovisuais, ergonomia e estética. Foram avaliados cinco (25%) critérios como qualidade mediana relacionados à facilidade de retorno, uso de marcas especiais, gestão de erros, múltiplas janelas, ajuda aos usuários. Conclusões: os resultados mostraram que os referenciais teórico-metodológicos e pedagógicos adotados possibilitaram o desenvolvimento do curso on-line sobre SAV em PCR de adultos conferindo-lhe viabilidade de integrar tecnologias e estratégias educacionais inovadoras na implementação de capacitação e atualização de enfermeiros nas situações de emergência utilizando AVA.

Introduction: The development and application of Information and Communication Technologies associated to internet bring evidence-based changes in the processes of teaching and learning and may contribute for permanent education in nursing, promoting the training and the qualification of nurses on recognition of situations of cardiorespiratory arrest (CPR) in adults and on the systematization of advanced life-support interventions, in order to collaborate for the success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and longer survival of adult patients. Objectives: Develop and evaluate the quality of the on-line course on advanced life support in adult cardiorespiratory arrest for nurses. Method: Applied methodological research, in the form of technological production based on quantitative, exploratory and descriptive research. For the development of the on-line course the Contextualized Instrumental Design (DIC) model was used. The selection of participants was random, intentional and non-probabilistic. Sixteen nurses specialists in the area of urgency and emergency to adult and/or on-line education participated in the study. Data collection has taken place from November to December 2016. The evaluation of the on-line course was based on assessed criteria of Learning Object Quality Assessment. Results: The on-line course was implemented in the Moodle® virtual learning environment in nine learning units and obtained high quality indexes in fifteen (75%) criteria regarding pertinence, contextualization, information quality, navigation, references, portability, content correction, technical information, ease of learning in interaction and location of information, interactivity, efficiency of use, use of audiovisual resources, ergonomics and aesthetics. Five (25%) criteria were evaluated a median quality related to ease of return, use of special brands, error management, multiple windows, and user assistance were also evaluated. Conclusions: The results showed that the theoretical, methodological and pedagogical frameworks adopted allowed the development of the on-line course on life-support interventions in adult CPR focused on adult learning, making it possible to integrate innovative educational technologies in the implementation of training and professional updating for nurses in the emergency situations using virtual learning environment.

Hiperentorno educativo para el aprendizaje de la informática y el proceso investigativo de las carreras de tecnología de la salud / Educational Hyperentorno for the learning of computer science and the investigative process of the health technology careers

Se diseñó un software educativo, de tipo hiperentorno, para desarrollar los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje en las asignaturas Informática e Investigación de las carreras de tecnología de la salud, desde junio de 2011 hasta igual periodo de 2013. Se aplicaron métodos científicos para corroborar el estado real de los conocimientos y las habilidades sobre los aspectos abordados en este software, el cual se estructuró en diferentes módulos: Temario, Ejercicios, Glosario, Mediateca, Complementos, Juegos y Ayuda, con interrelaciones entre sí, que permitieron el desarrollo del aprendizaje. En su elaboración se utilizaron varios programas de diseño, pero el CrheaSoft 2.2 constituyó la herramienta principal para su montaje.

An educational software, of hyperentorno type was designed to develop the teaching-learning processes in the subjects Computer science and Investigation of the health technology careers from June, 2011 to the same period of 2013. Scientific methods were applied to corroborate the real state of knowledge and skills on the aspects contained in this software, which was structured in different modules: Agenda, Exercises, Glossary, Mediateca, Complements, Games and Helps, with interrelations between them, allowing the development of learning. In its elaboration several design programs were used, but the CrheaSoft 2.2 constituted the main tool for its implementation.

Information and communication technologies in dental education: students' perceptions

Introduction: Among teaching and learning methods, those using Information and Communication Technologies as new dental education possibilities are based on the student's knowledge construction and the development of new capabilities such as innovation, creativity, autonomy and communication. Objective: To demonstrate the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as support tools for teaching-learning process in Dentistry by using an application that manages dental caries determinants. Material and methods: An application was used by students from a Dentistry Undergraduate Program from a public university in southern Brazil. Data collection comprised a qualitative study with Dentistry undergraduates, through focus group technique. Data analysis was performed according to Bardin's content analysis. Results and Discussion: Results are presented in categories: 1. Use of ICTs in Dentistry teaching; 2. Students' perceptions on the application; 3. The application as a teaching-learning tool in Dentistry. Data analysis showed advantages of using ICTs in dental teaching as key tools and process facilitators. The application is a decision-taking and action-planning tool, guiding students' clinical reasoning towards recognition of local reality. Conclusion: Relevance and potential use of ICTs in Dentistry teaching was detected, making them auxiliary tools in students' education in the face of their need to adapt to the current context of technological advances and the rapid expansion of scientific knowledge.

Research on Chinese Medicine University Computer Training Courses Reform / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective] This paper analyzes and discusses the institutions of traditional Chinese medicine professional training curriculum for a reference of Chinese Medicine University computer science in training mode reform. [Method] From the aspects of training objectives and training courses to explore the way how the pharmaceutical advantages combine disciplines and computer science disciplines to take the characteristics, medicine and computer science training complex practical talents, set the computer analysis of professional training courses and the advantages of the characteristics of the training curriculum. [Results] Computer department of Chinese Medicine University should take special way of education, training content to selected projects. [Conclusion] Chinese Medicine University should cultivate medicine and modern medicine in the background, taking into account the general application of information technology personnel, taking into account the characteristics of pharmaceutical and computer professional features expanded project training.

Exploration on the teaching reform of computer science in medical school / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Current curriculum provision and teaching patterns of computer science in medical school has been far behind the requirements of clinical and research works, which restricted the develop-ment of medical talents to a large extent. According to the experiences of teaching practice,Department of Computer Science in Chongqing Medical University launched reform on medical computer science from aspects of teaching practice,curriculum provision,teaching methods and evaluation methods. Computer courses were opened according to students' computer knowledge and the profession. Task-based teaching and comprehensive evaluation methods were employed in order to improve the teaching quality.

Identifying main research areas in Health Informatics as revealed by papers presented in the 13th world congress on Medical and Health Informatics

To identify the main research areas in Health Informatics is an important goal for specialists in the Discipline. The proposals of the Think Tank at Oatley (2005) are one of the outstanding examples in this direction. With the aim of finding the main areas of scientific production in Health Informatics, the 284 oral presentations included into the program of the 13th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics (Medinfo'2010) held in Cape Town in September 2010, were analyzed. Twelve of the 13 areas identified in Oatley were present, being the most salient: Computer Science for Health Informatics (61 papers); Toolkit and systems (35);People in organizations (23);Politics and policy (21);Health informatics standards (21 papers).Nineteen papers did not fit into Oatley's classification, including the areas of Bioinformatics (6) and Mining of Biomedical Literature (6).This study on one hand points to the importance of theoretical aspects for our discipline's body, and, on the other hand, suggest the need of similar studies at larger scales(AU)

Identificar las áreas de investigación más importantes en la Disciplina Informática en Salud es un objetivo importante para los especialistas en la temática. Las propuestas del Tanque Pensante de Oatley (2005) constituyen uno de los ejemplos más ilustrativos. Con el interés de definir las principales áreas de producción científica en la disciplina, se analizaron las 284 presentaciones orales incluidas en el programa del 13 congreso mundial de informática Médica y de Salud (Medinfo'2010) celebrado en Cape Town en septiembre de 2010. Doce de las 13 áreas principales definidas en Oatley estuvieron representadas, destacándose Ciencias de la computación al servicio de la Salud (61 trabajos) Herramientas y Sistemas(35) Personas en las organizaciones (23) y Políticas y estrategias (23) Normas y estándares (21 artículos). Diecinueve artículos no se ajustaban a las sugerencias de Oatley destacándose Bioinformática (6) y exploración de la literatura biomédica (6). Este estudio por una parte sugiere la importancia de aquellas áreas con alto contenido teórico en el cuerpo de nuestra Disciplina, mientras que por otra parte sugiere la utilidad de realizar estudios similares a mayor escalaç(AU)

Modelo de sistema basado en conocimiento para apoyo en la investigación y p'roceso clínico de la diabetes / Knowledge-based system model to support diabetes research and clinical process

Due to the great amount of information generated and supported by the explosive evolution of computer science systems since the end of the last century, the expansion and transference of scientific knowledge has caused a rapid transformation of scientific discoveries in products and applications that have positive effects in the life quality of societies. Today, a great amount of data in medicine is obtained by the application of biotechnological methods that constantly evolve. Thus, scientific research related to diabetes keeps improving. In this context, productivity and competitiveness must be sustained on knowledge which facilitates and encourages organizational innovation capacity. For this reason, knowledge based systems emerge as a useful tool to help organizations solve difficult assignments or improve their processes. In this work, derivate from known diabetes group of symptoms and interactions that diabetes research maintains with the biotechnological processes, the authors carried out a brief analysis of the knowledge involved as well as the role that knowledge-based systems have played, and keep playing in support of them. Additionally, with the systemic perspective obtained by the authors regarding aspects like knowledge, practices and resources needed in clinical and laboratory practices, they propose a systemic model that can support diabetes research and clinical process.

Debido a la gran cantidad de información generada y apoyada por la evolución explosiva de sistemas de la ciencia computacional, desde finales del siglo pasado, la expansión y transferencia de conocimiento científico ha provocado una rápida transformación de los descubrimientos científicos en productos y aplicaciones que afectan positivamente la calidad de vida de las sociedades. Actualmente, una gran cantidad de datos en medicina se obtiene por la aplicación de métodos biotecnológicos que constantemente evolucionan. De igual manera, la investigación científica sobre diabetes mantiene una mejora constante. En este contexto, tanto la productividad como la competitividad se deben apoyar con conocimiento que facilite y promueva la capacidad de innovación organizacional. Por esta razón, los sistemas basados en conocimiento emergen como una herramienta útil para coadyuvar con las organizaciones en la solución de situaciones difíciles o en la mejora de sus procesos. En este trabajo, derivado del conocido grupo de síntomas y de las interacciones que la investigación en diabetes mantiene con los procesos biotecnológicos, los autores realizan un breve análisis del conocimiento implicado y del rol que los sistemas basados en el conocimiento han desempeñado, -y continúan desempeñando, en apoyo a tales procesos. Adicionalmente, con la perspectiva sistémica obtenida por los autores respecto al conocimiento y recursos necesarios en prácticas clínicas y de laboratorio, proponen un modelo sistémico capaz de apoyar la investigación y el proceso clínico de la diabetes.

Desenvolvimento do software DRLinhagem para detecção de linhagens citoplasmáticas e avaliação de seu efeito sobre os pesos à desmama e ao ano de idade de animais Nelore no Centro-Oeste brasileiro / Development of a DRLinhagem software to detect citoplasmatic lines and their effects on weaning and yearling weights of Nelore animals from the center west part of Brazil

Dados de 769.925 animais da raça Nelore, nascidos de 1965 a 2000, em 30 regiões distintas do Brasil, foram utilizados como base de dados para desenvolvimento de um programa computacional flexível, de fácil uso, que permitisse a identificação de linhagens fundadoras de rebanhos, com filtro por país, estado, região ou rebanho. Foi escolhida a região Centro-Oeste, representativa do Brasil, para o estudo pormenorizado do efeito citoplasmático sobre característica de peso aos 205 e 365 dias de idade de animais Nelore. Os componentes de variância de linhagem citoplasmática foram iguais a 0,58x10-3 para peso aos 205 dias e 0,80x10-3 para o peso aos 365 dias e contribuíram com 1,00x10-5 por cento e 9,90x10-6 por cento da variância fenotípica total. Os componentes de variância aditivo direto foram responsáveis por 11 e 21 por cento da variação fenotípica total dos pesos aos 205 e 365 dias de idade

Records on 769,925 Nelore animals born from 1965 to 2000, in 30 regions of Brazil were used as base data to develop a flexible a ease use computational program for identifying maternal base lines in herds, allowing filter by country, state, region and herd. The Center-West region was selected for a detailed study of cytoplasmatic lines on weaning and yearling weights of Nelore animals. The estimated variance components for citoplasmatic lines were .58 x 10-3 and .80 x 10-.8 for weaning and yearling weights, respectively, and accounted for 1.00x10-5 and 9.90x10-6 of total weights variance, respectively. The direct additive component accounts for 11 and 12 percent of the total phenotypic variance of weaning and yearling weights

Peculiaridades del desarrollo de las ciencias de la información en Cuba

Se estudia la relación entre el grado de desarrollo científico alcanzado por Cuba durante la etapa prerrevolucionaria y la ausencia de antecedentes en el campo de la actividad científico informativa en el país en este período. Se establece el carácter prioritario otorgado a la actividad científica nacional luego del triunfo revolucionario y se analizan las principales influencias, provenientes tanto de la Informática como de la Ciencia de la Información, en la actividad científico informativa durante las cuatro últimas décadas del siglo pasado en Cuba.

The relationship beetwen the degree of scientific development reached by Cuba during the pre revolutionary period and the lack of antecedents on informational scientific activities during this period was studied. The priority given to the national scientific activity after the triumph of the revolution was established and some influences arising from informatics and informational sciences in informational scientific activities during the last four decades of the last century in Cuba were analyzed.

Analysis of teaching model in medical computer science / 中华医学教育探索杂志

To explore an appropriate teaching model in medical computer science in China, this paper, based on the actual state of medical computer science,points out that PBL teaching model accords with our disciplinary goal in training medical education talents in medical university and discusses how PBL teaching model is applied to medical computer science.

Development of Computer Literacy Based on Education and Practical Exercise / 医学教育

Recent remarkable advances in medical computer technology have allowed earlier and more accurate diagnosis. These improvements in diagnosis have led to the wider recognition of the importance of computer literacy and teaching medical students to use computers. However, establishing a well-defined course for teaching computer science is difficult because of the rapid advances in computer technology. In this paper we present an outline of an educational program and practical exercises for the development of computer literacy which were introduced at Iwate Medical University in 1998.