Sob o olhar de cientistas midiáticos: a correlação das mídias sociais com o meio informacional no contexto pandêmico / Through the eyes of media scientists: the correlation of social media with the informational environment in the pandemic context

A pandemia da COVID-19 intensificou a relação entre comunicação e ciência de forma acelerada. Observou-se que atores que fazem parte desse contexto dialógico se incorporaram ativamente nesse processo, principalmente a figura do cientista. Este artigo busca compreender esse vínculo, a partir da crescente inserção das mídias sociais digitais como forma de criação de circuitos que possibilitem interações informativas entre os usuários. Uma pesquisa qualitativa foi desenvolvida a fim de compreender, baseado no ponto de vista de cientistas brasileiros selecionados, como essa experiência vem ocorrendo em um momento de urgência cientifica e sanitária. Concluiu-se que atores científicos estão utilizando das novas mídias sociais como novo espaço de visibilidade, o que gera modificações não somente na relação do cientista com a sua comunicação pública, mas também para o campo jornalístico, uma vez que os jornalistas consideram cientistas enquanto fontes de informação importantes(AU)

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the relationship between communication and science in an accelerated way. It was observed that actors who are part of this dialogic context were actively incorporated in this process, especially the figure of the scientist. This article seeks to understand this link, based on the increasing insertion of digital social media as a way of creating circuits that enable informative interactions between users. A qualitative research was developed in order to understand, based on the point of view of selected Brazilian scientists, how this experience has been taking place at a time of scientific and sanitary urgency. It was concluded that scientific actors are using the new social media as a new space of visibility, which generates changes not only in the scientist's relationship with his public communication, but also for the journalistic field, since journalists consider scientists as important sources of information(AU)

La pandemia del COVID-19 intensificó la relación entre comunicación y ciencia de manera acelerada. Se observó que en este proceso se incorporaron activamente actores que forman parte de este contexto dialógico, en especial la figura del científico. Este artículo busca comprender este vínculo, a partir de la creciente inserción de los medios sociales digitales como una forma de crear circuitos que posibiliten interacciones informativas entre los usuarios. Se desarrolló una investigación cualitativa con el fin de comprender, a partir del punto de vista de científicos brasileños seleccionados, cómo se viene dando esta experiencia en un momento de urgencia científica y sanitaria. Se concluyó que los actores científicos están utilizando las nuevas redes sociales como un nuevo espacio de visibilidad, lo que genera cambios no solo en la relación del científico con su comunicación pública, sino también para el campo periodístico, ya que los periodistas consideran a los científicos como importantes fuentes de información(AU)

Students' foundational understanding of chemical reaction in the forensic science bachelor's degree program at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the understanding of the concept of chemical reaction-as operationalized by Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive levels-of students in forensic science bachelor's degree with that achieved by students majoring in chemistry, as a prerequisite for future professional collaboration and communication. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using previously validated and published tests developed to assess students' knowledge, comprehension, and application of the concept of chemical reaction, we explored how conceptual understanding developed in students enrolled in (a) a forensic science degree program in a Mexican public university and in (b) chemistry undergraduate programs offered by the same university, and whether both groups achieved comparable attainment levels. FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS: Despite receiving considerably less chemical instruction, forensic science students achieved comparable levels of conceptual understanding of chemical reaction to those exhibited by chemistry students. This finding is encouraging because it might mean that future forensic scientists could graduate with a solid foundation of chemical knowledge. More research, particularly on the learning of other key concepts, will be needed to verify these initial findings.

Scientists benefit greatly from K-12 partnerships: the Panama Research Experiences for Teachers project.

Scientist-teacher partnerships are highly beneficial to K-12 STEM education. While much is known about the benefits for teachers in these partnerships, the corresponding benefits for scientists are less well known. With emphasis on the scientists' perspective, here we describe our NSF RET (Research Experiences for Teachers) project consisting of five successive cohorts from 2012 to 2016. Coincident with a "once-in-a-century" expansion of the Panama Canal, the science research focused on the paleontology, evolutionary biology, and geology of this region to better understand the ancient Neotropical biota related to the Great American Biotic Interchange (GABI). In the field, scientists and teachers worked together collecting fossils and geological samples. Back in the K-12 classrooms, lesson plans related to their experiences were implemented and the teachers hosted scientist role-model visits. More than 30 scientists and 44 teachers participated in this Panama "GABI RET" project. Using a new validated survey developed during this project and focus groups, we explored the impact of this project, and in particular the perceived benefits accrued by the scientists. Our study confirmed that scientists felt they improved their communication skills, had a better appreciation for the K-12 teaching professions, greatly enjoyed working with the teachers, considered them colleagues, and many wanted to continue K-12 outreach as part of their careers. Overall, scientists perceived that they greatly benefited from these partnerships. In addition to describing their activities, they had numerous recommendations for similar partnerships in the future. For example, these include: (1) having more teachers participate in multiple cohorts, (2) continued opportunities for teachers to be involved in professional meetings, (3) ongoing webinars and face-to-face engagement, and (4) more diversity of racial and ethnic backgrounds, subjects taught, and regions represented. Although this case study was focused on the GABI RET, our results also potentially inform other projects that involve scientists' education and outreach activities. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12052-022-00177-z.

Socio-ecological determinants of rickettsial seroprevalence in a rural community of Yucatán, Mexico.

Rickettsial diseases have seen a re-emergence in the Americas in the last few decades, with concerning morbidity, mortality and economic implications that result from loss of productivity, income, curbs in liberal trade agreements, and reduction in agricultural practices. The aim of this study is to determine the socioecological determinants and seroprevalence for Rickettsia typhi and Rickettsia rickettsii among residents of Teabo, a rural community of Yucatán, Mexico. Sociodemographic data and serum samples were obtained from 180 consenting participants. Antibody titers for R. typhi and R. rickettsii were determined by indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Participants also submitted tick samples collected from their residential area. We conducted logistic regression models to evaluate the association between exposure variables and seroprevalence. Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. (37%; n = 65), and Amblyomma cajennense Fabricius (17%; n = 29) were the predominant tick species in peri-domestic areas. Out of the 180 participants, there was significantly higher seroprevalence of R. typhi (n = 77; 46%) compared to R. rickettsii [n = 27, 15%, (p < 0.05)]. Pearson's chi-square test of independence revealed significant differences in R. rickettsii seroprevalence by gender (X2 [n = 175, df = 4, (p < 0.001)] = 180.26), level of education, (X2 [n = 180, df = 4, (p < 0.001)] = 44.0), and by tick species found in residential area, (X2 [n = 180, df = 4, (p = 0.050)] = 9.48). After adjusting for other variables in a logistic regression model, for each unit increase in the number of dogs present in the residential area, there was a 27% increase in the odds of human seroprevalence for R. typhi IgG (AOR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.01-1.63). Compared to study participants living in residential areas with a 'low' height of vegetation, those living in residential areas with a 'medium' height of vegetation had 2.5 times greater odds of human seroprevalence for R. typhi IgG (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.19-5.40). Potentially modifiable existing factors in the peri-domestic area may constitute a high-risk source of seroprevalence for rickettsial antibodies among residents of the rural community of Teabo, Yucatán, Mexico.

Acknowledging extraordinary women in the history of medical entomology.

Throughout history, women have been actively involved in the advancement of science, while struggling to overcome challenges to participate and a lack of recognition. Prior to 1950, most women were not included in the lists of "classical" descriptions of the iconic scientific figures nor included in the most relevant historical accounts. Since the second half of the twentieth century, great efforts have been made to recognize the contributions of women to the advancement of science, especially since formal scientific careers have been dominated by men, with limited (or no) access to women. Despite these challenging social, political and cultural contexts, many women have succeeded in making significant advancements, and their contributions are now being acknowledged. Such efforts have led to the publication of recent reviews and compilations on outstanding women in biological sciences. The field of medical entomology is inherently interdisciplinary, focusing on insects and other arthropods that affect human health, with input primarily from the biological and medical sciences and a strong public health perspective. Several reviews and book chapters describing the history of medical entomology have been published over the decades, but few women are mentioned in these publications, even though many women have contributed to this field. Much of the information on these women is currently scattered throughout the published literature and historical records on a wide range of topics, including activism, virology, vector control and even acarology. Considering that there is no single available compilation of women contributors in the history of medical entomology, this review aims to provide a list of 22 women and their contributions to this field. The list includes women from diverse backgrounds, born in the late 1800s and before 1950, who directly impacted medical entomology in various ways and in different regions of the world. This compilation is far from exhaustive, but it aims to identify role models and examples of extraordinary women to motivate the evolving future of this field.

Politólogos. Subcampos y criterios para una propuesta de educación profesional / Political Scientists, Subfields, and Criteria for a Professional Education Proposal

Resumen Este artículo realiza un análisis de las tendencias de educación de politólogos, sus fundamentos, orientaciones, subcampos y líneas centrales de desarrollo. A partir de este análisis se propone los fundamentos y criterios que pueden ser considerados en el diseño de una propuesta curricular para el pregrado en ciencia política. El argumento central es que en cualquier disciplina los nuevos miembros son educados a partir de ciertos estándares sobre teorías y conceptos, metodologías y técnicas, que le los diferencias de otras disciplinas y profesiones. Aunque hay diferencias en los énfasis formativos, en las preferencias teóricas, en las concepciones y valores, y la disciplina supone el pluralismo teórico y metodológico, existen componentes mínimos básicos comunes a todos los politólogos que deben hacer parte de los diseños curriculares.

Abstract This article performs an analysis of the education trends of political scientists, their fundamentals, orientations, subfields, and central lines of development. From this analysis, the fundamentals and criteria, which can be considered in the design of a curricular proposal for the undergraduate program in political science, are proposed. The central argument is that in any discipline, new members are educated from certain standards on theories and concepts, methodologies, and techniques, which differentiates them from other disciplines and professions. Although there are differences in formative emphasis, theoretical preferences, conceptions and values, and discipline, involves theoretical and methodological pluralism, there are minimum basic components common to all political scientists, who must be part of the curriculum designs.

Como a imagem de cientista aparece em curtas de animação? / How does the image of the scientist appear in short animation films?

Resumo Este é um estudo das representações da ciência e de cientistas em filmes de curta-metragem sobre ciência e tecnologia exibidos no Festival Anima Mundi de 1993 a 2013 considerando elementos simbólicos mobilizados na construção do imaginário científico. Entre 405 filmes sobre ciência e tecnologia, foram selecionados 102 para análise de conteúdo. Destacaram-se a produção brasileira (91) e as áreas da genética, biotecnologia e astronomia. Principais enfoques narrativos foram desenvolvimentos tecnológicos, questões éticas e explicação de processos científicos. Em 80% dos curtas aparecem cientistas - majoritariamente homens brancos e adultos, de jaleco/uniforme, em laboratórios secretos. Presença em locais como palco, mídia e indústrias aponta para uma representação de cientista que reivindica visibilidade perante a sociedade.

Abstract This is a study on the way science and scientists are represented in short films on science and technology featured in Anima Mundi Festival (1993-2013), considering symbolic elements that contribute to the image of science. Amongst 405 films on science and technology, 102 were selected for analysis. Brazilian productions predominated (91), as did films featuring genetics, biotechnology, and astronomy. The narratives mostly address technology development, ethical considerations, and explanations of scientific processes. Scientists appear in 80% of the films - mostly white men, wearing a white coat or uniform, in secret laboratories. Scientists' presence in public spaces - stages, the media, industry - indicates a call for their greater visibility in society.

Cambios estratégicos del Centro de Inmunología y Productos Biológicos hacia la formación profesional, la investigación y los servicios científico técnicos / Strategic changes of the Center of Immunology and Biological Products towards professional training, research and technical scientific services

RESUMEN El presente trabajo describe los cambios estratégicos del Centro de Inmunología y Productos Biológicos de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey que contribuyen a la formación profesional, la investigación y los servicios científico técnicos. Recoge los resultados obtenidos desde el 2015 hasta el 2017. Los referentes teóricos permiten un acercamiento epistémico que facilita la relación con el conocimiento y la creación de concepciones para abordar los problemas de salud. El centro tiene cuatro proyectos asociados a programas y 11 institucionales. Se posee 2,7 publicaciones por autor y 18 participaciones en eventos, de ellos, ocho internacionales. Se perfecciona un sistema de gestión de la calidad, nueve servicios científico-técnicos, diversos servicios a la docencia y proyectos de investigaciones. Se aprovecha el potencial que genera el proceso de auto-organización del trabajo colectivo, para un mejor funcionamiento, sinergia y sustentabilidad de la gestión de una unidad de desarrollo e innovación.

ABSTRACT The present work describes the strategic changes of the Center of Immunology and Biological Products of the University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey that contributes to the professional training, the investigation and the technical-scientist services. It gathers the results obtained from 2015 to 2017. The theoretical bases allow an epistemic approach that facilitates the relation with the knowledge and the creation of conceptions to tackle the health problems. The center has four projects associated with programs and 11 institutional ones. There are possessed 2.7 publications per author and 18 participations in events, of them, eight international ones. Scientist - technical staff perfects a system of management of the quality, nine services, diverse services to the teaching and projects of investigations. One makes use of the potential that generates the auto-organization process of collective work, for a better functioning, synergy and sustainability of the management of a unit of development and innovation.

¿Es tiempo de modificar la vinculación pregrado postgrado en la educación médica chilena? Reflexiones sobre una vía de doble titulación Médico cirujano/Doctor en ciencias médicas / Time to change the graduate-postgraduate liaison in Chilean medical education? Reflections about a double certification as Physician and Doctor in medical sciences

In the last 150 years, scientific research has produced extraordinary discoveries in Medicine and there is no doubt that research will continue contributing substantially in the future but there is no the same conviction regarding how to provision such capacities in medical graduates. In Chile, the Faculties of Medicine created several doctorate programs in Medical Sciences (Ph.D.) to strengthen medical research. However, the low number of physicians who apply to these programs is a caveat. These programs provide the advanced third-cycle competencies expected by students aspiring for an excellence research certification and their incorporation into academia. Universities stand out in their capacity to adapt themselves to educational needs, developing programs designed to fill specific gaps. Ph.D. programs intercalated to the medical career show that this is the correct approach. The development of specific doctorate programs for the small number of physicians interested in research and for medical students with a strong interest in research could be an innovative solution to motivate and encourage them to develop a career in clinical investigation. Using this approach, Medical Schools and Doctorate in Medical Sciences programs would jointly stimulate the training of medical scientists.

Impacto de la formación científico-investigativa en el desempeño profesional del tecnólogo de la salud / Impact of the scientific-investigative training in the professional performance of the health technologist

Teniendo en cuenta el insuficiente desempeño investigativo del tecnólogo de la salud en la solución de problemas, que limitan su actuar profesional, se implementó una estrategia de gestión formativa en la Facultad de Enfermería-Tecnología de la Salud de Santiago de Cuba, en el período 2015-2016, a fin de perfeccionar la formación permanente de la cultura científico-investigativa de estos profesionales, para lo cual se revisaron las hojas de cargo, se realizaron entrevistas a los profesores y se aplicaron encuestas a estudiantes, tecnólogos y pacientes. Se observó el perfeccionamiento del desempeño profesional y la solución dada a los problemas que se presentan en los diferentes servicios donde laboran los tecnólogos de la salud.

Taking into account the scarce investigative performance of the health technologist in the solution of problems that limit his professional performance, a strategy of management training was implemented in the Nursing-Technology Health Faculty of Santiago de Cuba, during 2015-2016, aimed at perfectioning the permanent training of the scientific-investigative culture of these professionals, for which the position papers were reviewed, interviews were carried out to the professors and surveys were applied to students, technologists and patients. The improvement of the professional performance and the solution given to the problems that are presented in the different services where the health technologists work were observed

Itaca, Nueva York, Estados Unidos de América. Zona Tropical Publications

ook review directed to local tourism guides, naturalists and biologists on the new book "Amphibians of Costa Rica: A field guide" by TwanLeenders.

Victimización y "ondas de choque": simulación computacional de la propagación del miedo al crimen / Victimization and "shock waves": computer fear-of-crime simulation / Vitimização e "ondas de choque": simulação computacional da propagação do medo do crime

Resumen Se presenta un modelo computacional sobre la generación y propagación del miedo al crimen, basado en los impactos creados por la victimización criminal. El objetivo: es evaluar y describir los efectos que pueden tener en la propagación del miedo al crimen un conjunto de determinantes relacionados con la victimización (directa e indirecta): tamaño de la red social, tasa de victimización y tiempo de recuperación en victimizados. El método: utilizado fue la simulación computacional, en la cual se trabajó con cuatro combinaciones de parámetros que representan diferentes situaciones. Los resultados: permiten describir la dinámica de interacción entre los factores determinantes considerados, y reflejan que estos influyen de manera no lineal en la propagación del miedo al crimen.

Abstract A computational model of the generation and propagation of fear of crime is offered, based on impacts created by criminal victimization. The objective: consists of evaluating and describing the likely effects that a set of determinants relating to (direct and indirect) victimization may have on the spread of fear of crime; the social network size, the victimization rate and the healing time in victimized subjects. The method: used was the computer simulation where work was carried out with four combinations of parameters exemplifying different situations. The results: enable the description of the interaction dynamics between the determining factors taken into consideration, and reflect their non-linear influence in the propagation of fear of crime.

Resumo Apresenta-se um modelo computacional na geração e na propagação do medo do crime, baseado nos impactos criados pela vicimização criminal. O objetivo: é avaliar e descrever os efeitos que podem ter na propagação do medo do crime um conjunto das determinantes relacionadas à vitimização (direta e indireta): tamanho da rede social, taxa da vitimização e tempo da recuperação em vitimizados. O método: usado foi a simulação computacional, na qual trabalhou-se com quatro combinações de parâmetros que representam diferentes situações. Os resultados: permitem descrever a dinâmica da interação entre os fatores determinantes considerados, e refletem que os mesmos que influem de jeito não-linear na propagação do medo do crime.

Mais Médicos program: provision of medical doctors in rural, remote and socially vulnerable areas of Brazil, 2013-2014.

INTRODUCTION: The Mais Médicos program was introduced in 2013 with the aim of reducing the shortage of doctors in priority regions and diminishing regional inequalities in health. One of the strategies has been to offer 3-year contracts for doctors to work in primary healthcare services in small towns, inland, rural, remote, and socially vulnerable areas. This report describes the program's implementation and the allocation of doctors to these target areas in 2014. METHODS: To describe the provision of doctors in the first year of implementation, we compared the doctor-to-population ratio in the 5570 municipalities of Brazil before and after the program, based on the Federal Board of Medicine database (2013), and the official dataset provided by the Ministry of Health (2014). RESULTS: In its first public call (July 2013) 3511 municipalities joined the Mais Médicos program, requesting a total of 15 460 doctors; although the program prioritizes the recruitment of Brazilians, only 1096 nationals enrolled and were hired, together with 522 foreign doctors. As a consequence, an international cooperation agreement was set in place to recruit Cuban doctors. In 12 months the program recruited 14 462 doctors: 79.0% Cubans, 15.9% Brazilians and 5.1% of other nationalities, covering 93.5% of the doctors demanded; they were assigned to all the 3785 municipalities enrolled. The study reveals a major decrease in the number of municipalities with fewer than 0.1 doctors per thousand inhabitants, which dropped from 374 in 2013 to 95 in 2014 (75% reduction). Of the total, 294 doctors were sent to work in the country's 34 Indigenous Health Districts (100% coverage) and 3390 doctors were deployed in municipalities containing certified rural maroon communities (formed centuries ago by runaway slaves). After 1 year of implementation, the municipalities with maroon communities with less than 0.1 doctors per thousand inhabitants were reduced by 87% in the poorest north region. More than 30% of municipalities with maroon communities in the richest regions had more than 1.0 doctors per thousand inhabitants, whereas in the poorest regions fewer than 7% of municipalities reached that level. CONCLUSIONS: The Mais Médicos program has granted medical assistance to these historically overlooked populations. However, it is important to evaluate the mid- and long-term sustainability of this initiative.

La importante contribución de Werner G Jaffé a la ciencia venezolana / The important contribution of Werner G Jaffe in venezuelan science

Werner G. Jaffé (Frankfurt, Alemania, 1914/Caracas, Venezuela, 2009). Doctor en Química en Zurich, llegó a Venezuela en 1939. Tuvo una dilatada actuación como docente e investigador. Jefe de Investigación del Instituto Nacional de Nutrición. Profesor de Bioquímica en cuatro facultades: Agronomía, Ingeniería, Farmacia y Ciencias (Universidad Central de Venezuela). Fundador del grupo de Investigación Bioquímica Vegetal, llamado luego Bioquímica y Nutrición. Fundador del Consejo de Desarrollo Científico y Humanístico (UCV) y creador del Curso Interdisciplinario de Postgrado en Planificación Alimentaria y Nutricional. Premio Nacional de Investigación Científica José María Vargas y Medalla de Honor de la Facultad de Ciencias (UCV). Premio de la Asociación Pro Investigación de la UCV y Premio Nacional de Tecnología; Profesor Honorario de la Universidad Simón Bolívar y de la Facultad de Ciencias (UCV). Autor de “Nuestros alimentos, ayer, hoy y mañana” y de más de doscientos trabajos científicos. Sus contribuciones más importantes se refieren a la estructura de los carotenoides, codescubrimiento de la vitamina B12, presencia de factores antinutricionales en semillas de leguminosas, toxicidad del selenio en alimentos, desarrollo de fórmulas nutricionales enriquecidas (Lactovisoy) y enriquecimiento de harinas con hierro y vitaminas. Pionero y organizador de la investigación científica en Venezuela, divulgador y consejero sobre diferentes aspectos nutricionales. Hombre probo, padre y esposo ejemplar, Werner G. Jaffé es la figura más destacada en el país en el área de la Bioquímica Nutricional(AU)

Werner G. Jaffe (Frankfurt, Germany, 1914/Caracas, Venezuela, 2009). Doctor in Chemistry (Zurich). He came to Venezuela in 1939. He had a large career as teacher and researcher. Chief of Research of Instituto Nacional de Nutrición. Professor of Biochemistry in four faculties of Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). Founder of the Research Group Bioquímica Vegetal, called later Bioquímica y Nutrición. Founder of Consejo de Desarrollo Científico y Humanístico (UCV) and the postgraduate in Planificación Alimentaria y Nutricional. He was awarded with The National Award in Scientific Research José María Vargas and received the Medal of Honor of the Faculty of Science (UCV). Received the Prize of Asociación Pro Investigación (UCV) and was endowed with the National Award of Technology; Honorary Professor of Universidad Simón Bolívar and Faculty of Science (UCV). Published the book “Nuestros alimentos, ayer, hoy y mañana”, and contributed with more than 200 scientific papers. His most important contributions are on carotenoid structure, codiscovery of B12 vitamin, presence of antinutritional factors on leguminous seeds, selenium toxicity in foods, development of enriched nutritional supplements (Lactovisoy), and flour enrichment with iron and vitamins. Pioneer and organizer of scientific research in Venezuela, divulger and counselor on different nutritional topics. Honest man, exemplary father and husband, Werner G. Jaffé is the most distinguished figure of Nutritional Biochemistry in Venezuela(AU)

A visão do cotidiano de um cientista retratada por estudantes iniciantes de licenciatura em química / The vision of the scientist quotidian portrayed by beginners undergraduates in chemistry teacher education

O objetivo deste trabalho consiste em buscar um viés comparatista acerca da representação do cientista para estudantes iniciantes do ensino superior de Química em relação a outros estudos realizados no ensino fundamental e médio. Por meio de desenhos legendados, os estudantes matriculados numa disciplina de caráter pedagógico, oferecida por um curso de formação de professores de Química de uma universidade estadual paulista, representaram o cientista e seu agir. Esses desenhos foram agrupados em categorias de acordo com as características comuns e posteriormente quantificados, a fim de identificarmos a frequência com que certos comportamentos foram retratados pelos estudantes. Também analisamos a produção textual dos estudantes sobre essa temática. Observamos que apresentaram uma visão estereotipada de ciência e cientista vinculada aos meios de comunicação de modo similar a de estudantes do ensino básico (fundamental e médio) conforme retratada na literatura

Estrategia pedagógica para desarrollar habilidades investigativas en asesores de trabajo de investigación científico estudiantil / Pedagogical strategy to develop researching abilities in the advisors of student´s scientific researching works

Posterior a la incorporación de la Facultad deTecnología de la Salud de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara a la educación superior, se pudo constatar la existencia de un pobre desarrollo de las habilidades investigativas del claustro, lo que incide en los resultados de rubros evaluables de los indicadores en la producción científica. Esta situación influye negativamente en los resultados de la investigación científico-estudiantil; de ahí que se decidiera desarrollar un estudio para analizar cómo contribuir a elevar su desarrollo en los docentes, y proponer una estrategia pedagógica que contribuyera al desarrollo de las mencionadas habilidades con carácter permanente. El método fundamental empleado fue la investigación acción, pues en la actualidad resulta muy útil para tratar los análisis de nuevos desarrollos curriculares y tendencias metodológicas en la investigación educativa.

After the incorporation of the Health technology Faculty to the Villa Clara University of Medical Sciences it was tested a poor development of researching abilities in the teaching staff, this aspect has an incidence in the scientific production indicator of the teacher´s evaluation. This situation has a negative influence in the results of the students scientific research works. That´s why it is decided to carry out a research work to analyze how to contribute to elevate the development of researching abilities in the teachers and to propose a pedagogical strategy which contribute to elevate the permanent development of researching abilities. The action investigation was the method used, because it´s very useful to analyze the new curricular development and methodological tendencies in the educative research works.