bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Date fruit (Phoenix Dactylifera) on Bishop Score and Frequency of Caesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Karimi Alireza Bagherzadeh , Elmi Asghar , Mirghafourvand Mojgan , Navid Roghyeh Baghervand
Published: September 2019

Background : The rate of cesarean section is increasing in the world with different drafts in various countries. This growth increases unpleasant outcomes of delivery. Recent studies explained benefits of date palm fruit on labor process improvement. Date fruit can be a factor to increase vaginal delivery and to reduce frequency of cesarean section to prevent its great complications. This systematic review has been designed to review clinical studies that investigate the effects of date palm fruit on labor outcomes (duration of labor stages, bishop score and frequency of cesarean section) compared with routine cares. Methods : This study was performed in 2019. Required data has been gathered from electronic databases and manual searches. All randomized clinical trials evaluating the effects of date palm fruit on labor and delivery that have been published from January 2000 to August 2019 in English and Persian languages were included in this systematic review. The methodological quality of the included studies were evaluated according to the risk of bias assessment of Cochrane handbook of systematic reviews and were reported using, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. Results : Six studies were included in the qualitative and quantitative synthesis. Meta-Analysis showed that date fruit consumption significantly reduces active phase of labor (MD= -60.26, 95%CI (-107.18, -13.34), P=0.01) and significantly reduces duration of the first stage of labor (MD= -50.90, 95%CI (-100.63, -1.16), P=0.04) and significantly improves the bishop score (MD = 2.45, 95%CI (1.87, 3.04), P<0.00001) and it reduces the frequency of cesarean section but not significantly (Odds Ratio= 0.67, 95%CI (0.44, 1.02), P=0.06). Conclusion : Date can reduce the duration of active phase and the first stage of labor and the rate of cesarean section and improves the bishop score, but due to from the low to mediate quality of the studies, it seems that the other studies are needed to prove these results better than this. Key words : Date palm, date fruit, Phoenix dactiylifera, delivery, labor, systematic review, meta-analysis.
Molecular fingerprinting of lal teer chili variety “morich super f1”
Authors: Sohrawardy Hossain , Sultana Salina
Published: September 2019

Background : Molecular markers do not influence the environment and age of the plant species. DNA fingerprinting is a useful tool for varietal protection for the seed industry. Molecular fingerprinting helps to maintain the genetic purity of parent lines and hybrids.
Result: Primer PP 24 and PP 53 showed polymorphic band to Morich Super F 1 and its parents.
Conclusion: Morich Super hybridity test conducts at the Lal Teer Biotech Laboratory using these primers.
Managing hypertension in frail oldest-old – the role of guideline use by general practitioners from 29 countries
Authors: Roulet Céline , Rozsnyai Zsofia , Jungo Katharina Tabea , Ploeg Milly Van der , Floriani Carmen , Kurpas Donata , Vinker Shlomo , Pestic Sanda Kreitmayer , Petrazzuoli Ferdinando , Hoffmann Kathryn , Viegas Rita , Mallen Christian , Tatsioni Athina , Maisonneuve Hubert , Collins Claire , Lingner Heidrun , Tsopra Rosy , Müller Yolanda , Poortvliet Rosalinde , Gusselkoo Jacobijn , Streit Sven
Published: September 2019

Background The best management of hypertension in frail oldest-old (≥80 years of age) remains unclear while lacking guidelines providing specific recommendations.Aim, Objectives To investigate guideline use in general practitioners (GPs) and if guideline use relates to different decisions when managing hypertension in frail oldest-old.Design/Setting Cross-sectional study.Methods GPs participated in a survey with case-vignettes of frail oldest-old varying in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). GPs in Europe, Brazil, Israel and New Zealand were invited. We compared the percentage of GPs using guidelines per country and further stratified on the most frequently mentioned guidelines. To adjust for patient characteristics (SBP, CVD and GP’s gender, years of experience and prevalence of oldest-old in their practice), we used a mixed-effects regression model accounting for clustering within countries.Results Overall, 2,543 GPs from 29 countries were included. About 60% reported to use guidelines. Higher guideline use was found in female (p=0.031) and less-experienced GPs (p<0.001). Across countries, we found a large variation in guidelines use, ranging from 25% to 90% of the GPs. However, there was no difference in decisions about treatment hypertension in frail oldest-old patients between GPs that used or not used guidelines nor which guideline they used.Conclusion Many GPs reported using guidelines to manage hypertension in frail oldest-old patients, however guideline users did not decide differently from non-users. Instead of focusing on the fact if GPs use guidelines or not, we as a scientific community should put an emphasis on what guidelines suggest in frail and oldest-old patients.
Comparison of skin elasticity and stiffness of the thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and commonly used flaps in head and neck reconstruction
Authors: ren zhenhu , Wu Kun , Yang Wen-jun , He Yue , Hu Jing-Zhou
Published: September 2019

Background Reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects requires soft and ductile flaps. Thoracodorsal artery perforator flap (TDAP) has good plasticity, but it is not widely used in the repair of oral and maxillofacial defects. The main aims of this study are to compare the skin elasticity and hardness of various free flaps commonly used in reconstructive surgery, and to explore the advantages and disadvantages of TDAP.Methods The elasticity and stiffness of the most commonly used free flaps in our department were measured by ElastiMeter and SkinFibroMeter. The elasticity and stiffness values of TDAP, anterolateral thigh flap, anterior medial femoral flap and forearm flap were measured respectively.Results The elasticity of TDAP was the lowest among all flaps, and the difference was statistically significant, except for the forearm flap (p = 0.000; p = 0.000; p = 0.06). The stiffness of TDAP was the lowest among all skin flaps, and the difference was statistically significant (p = 0.000; p = 0.000; p = 0.000).Conclusions TDAP is indeed suitable for reconstruction of head and neck defect, especially oral and oropharyngeal defect. Due to the ductile texture of TDAP, it is very conducive to the recovery of the morphology and function of oral and oropharyngeal organs.
Is a simplified version of PsAMRIS (sPsAMRIS) a potential tool for therapy monitoring in established psoriatic arthritis?
Authors: Abrar Daniel Benjamin , Schleich Christoph , Brinks Ralph , Vordenbäumen Stefan , Frenken Miriam , Goertz Christine , Schneider Matthias , Ostendorf Benedikt , Sewerin Philipp
Published: September 2019

Background: To evaluate whether a simplified version of the psoriatic arthritis magnetic resonance imaging score (PsAMRIS), sPsAMRIS, is a potential tool for therapy monitoring in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
Methods: Seventeen patients with PsA, according to CASPAR classification criteria, with inadequate methotrexate response received anti-TNF treatment and were assessed by 3T MRI of the clinically dominant hand at baseline and after 6 months. Scoring was according to PsAMRIS. Items were reduced based on standard response mean (SRM), resulting in a simplified PsAMRIS (sPsAMRIS), which was compared to PsAMRIS by calculation of the total SRM and relative efficiency (RE) after bootstrapping.
Results: The PsAMRIS subscore of MCP3, 4, and PIP4 resulted in the highest SRM (–0.07 each) and were, therefore, included in sPsAMRIS. sPsAMRIS had a higher SRM compared to PsAMRIS (–0.13 vs. –0.02) and a higher RE (29.46). PsAMRIS and sPsAMRIS were highly correlated at baseline (r=0.75, p<0.01) and follow-up (r=0.64, p=0.01). The evaluation time was reduced from 471 to 142 seconds at baseline and from 478 to 133 seconds at follow-up (p<0.001).
Conclusions: sPsAMRIS is a potential tool for therapy monitoring in psoriatic arthritis and is a time-saving variation of OMERACT PsAMRIS.
Effect Of Early Caffeine Therapy On Weight Gain In Very Preterm Infants
Authors: Mani Srinivasan , Kupferman Fernanda , Kim Roger
Published: September 2019

Background: Premature infants were observed to have poor weight gain for the first 3 weeks after initiating caffeine therapy. The practical impact of this adverse effect in the era of prophylactic (early) caffeine therapy in very preterm infants have not been analyzed well.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including preterm infants born at < 31 weeks gestation between June 2013 and June 2016. Infants were divided into 2 groups based on the timing of caffeine initiation: less than the 48 hours after birth (early) and 48 or more hours after birth (late). The outcome was weight in grams at the end of 3rd week of life. Independent t-test and repeated-measures analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were used for analysis. Results: Thirty-nine (84.6%) out of 46 infants born < 31 weeks gestation with a birth weight < 1250 grams were included in the study. Of the 39 infants, 22 received early caffeine therapy and 17 received late caffeine therapy. On comparing the weight at 3 weeks of age between the two groups, the early caffeine group had a significantly better weight gain with a mean weight at 3 weeks being 1140 grams vs 985 grams (p=0.03). Conclusion: In very preterm infants, early caffeine therapy was associated with better weight gain in the first 3 weeks of life.
Treatment of C-section diverticula with hysteroscopic resection in women without childbearing intention: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Shi Hui , He Jingyan , Gao Yunhe , Qin Shuang , Fan Jiaying , Xiao Qing , Li Kuanrong , Liang Huiying
Published: September 2019

Background: Diverticulum, one of the long-term squelae of cesarean section, can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. Hysteroscopic resection of diverticula is thought to reduce abnormal uterine bleeding and chronic pelvic pain. In this study, we aim to describe the improvement after hysteroscopic resection of cesarean section diverticula hysteroscopic resection of cesarean section diverticula (CSD) in women without childbearing intention, and to explore the variables associated with poor prognosis.Methods: A retrospective cohort study of women aged 25-48 with CSD diagnosis by transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) and hysteroscopy that were enrolled at Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center between June 2017 and December 2018. A total of 124 women met the inclusion criteria and all patients had undergone hysteroscopic resection and accepted a follow-up interview at the 3rd and 6th months postoperatively to record symptom improvement.Result: The mean of intraoperative blood loss and operative time of hysteroscopic resection were (12.94±12.63) ml and (33.63±6.87) min in 124 patients. Overall observed improvement rates of CSD symptom were 47.2% and 65.6% in the first 3 and 6 months, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression models revealed that timing of surgery <14 days was a good prognostic factor associated with both 3-month improvement (OR, 16.59; 95% CI, 2.62-104.90; P=0.003) and 6-month improvement (OR, 15.51; 95%CI, 1.63-148.00; P=0.02); Patients with numbers of cesarean section(CS) ≥2 had a lower rate of improvement after 6 months of CSD repair surgery compared with patients who underwent one CS(OR, 8.29; 95%CI, 1.05-65.75; P=0.04).Conclusions: A hysteroscopic repair might be an appropriate method for CSD in women who no childbearing intentions. The timing of surgery and the number of CS seems to be factors influencing the postoperative improvement of CSD.
Role of Sex Hormones And Their Receptors On Gastric Nrf2 And Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase Function In An Experimental Hyperglycemia Model
Authors: Sprouse Jeremy , Sampath Chethan , GANGULA PANDU
Published: September 2019

Background: Gastroparesis, a condition of abnormal gastric emptying, is most commonly observed in diabetic women. To date, the role of ovarian hormones and/or gastric hormone receptors on regulating nitrergic-mediated gastric motility remains inconclusive. Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether sex hormones/their receptors can attenuate altered Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase (nNOS) expression and nitrergic relaxation in gastric neuromuscular tissues exposed to in-vitro hyperglycemia (HG). Methods: Gastric neuromuscular sections from adult female C57BL/6J mice were incubated in normoglycemic (NG, 5mM) or hyperglycemic (30 mM or 50 mM) conditions in the presence or absence of selective estrogen receptor (ER) agonists (ERα /PPT or ERβ: DPN); or non-selective sex hormone receptor antagonists (ER/ICI 182,780, or progesterone receptor (PR)/ RU486) for 48 hours. mRNA, protein expression and nitrergic relaxation of circular gastric neuromuscular strips were assessed. Results: Our findings in HG, compared to NG, demonstrate a significant reduction in ER, Nrf2, and nNOS expression in gastric specimens. In addition, in-vitro treatment with sex hormones and/or their agonists significantly (*p<0.05) restored Nrf2/nNOSα expression and total nitrite production. Conversely, ER, but not PR, antagonist significantly reduced Nrf2/nNOSα expression and nitrergic relaxation. Conclusions: Our data suggest that ER’s can regulate nitrergic function by improving Nrf2/nNOS expression in experimental hyperglycemia. Keywords: Gastroparesis; Sex Hormones; Estrogen Receptors; Drug Therapy; nNOS, Nrf2, Nitrergic Relaxation
CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS A NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASE: COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES IN AN ENDEMIC AREA, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA
Authors: Tamiru Helina Fikre , Mashalla Yohana James , Mohammed Rezika , Tshweneagae Gloria Thupayagale
Published: September 2019

Background
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases in the Ethiopian highlands and studies on assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of the community in endemic areas are scanty. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude towards cutaneous leishmaniasis and treatment seeking practices in people living in the endemic highlands areas in the Northwest, Ethiopia and provide evidence-based information to guide development of appropriate interventions to reduce the impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis on communities.
Methods
Quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in cutaneous leishmaniasis endemic districts (woredas) using a semi structured questionnaires. Households were randomly selected according to probability proportional to size of households in each enumeration area. Systematic random sampling of eligible households was based on the number of households recorded during listing of households. Descriptive statistics was used to describe numerical data, organise and summarise the data in a manner that gave meaning to the numerical form. Frequency tables were used to show descriptive analysis and regression analysis was used to determine correlation between variables.
Results
Majority of respondents 321(78.7%) lived in rural areas, age ranged between 18 and 85 years and most were farmers. Illiteracy was high (47.6%) among respondents and majority 358(87.8%) had seen patients with CL. Less than quarter (21.6%) had heard about sand flies and knowledge on the peak transmission period was low (46.3%). About 192 (47.1%) of the respondents indicated disfiguring lesions were the major clinical presentations, less than half 55(27.5%) of urban residents believed CL was treatable compared to 145(72.5%) of rural residents (P < 0.001). Traditional medicines were indicated as best treatment option by 209(51.2%) compared to 114(27.9%) for modern treatment. Major factors influencing treatment options included accessibility to treatment facilities, distance and short duration of treatment. Participants expressed negative experiential attitude and perceived control towards modern treatment because of inaccessibility and distance from where modern treatment is provided.
Conclusion
Priority should be given to primary prevention and appropriate awareness campaigns on lesion recognition, prevention. Information on modern treatment should be intensified.
Heat Transfer Analysis of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Cooled Using Nanofluids
Authors: Kareemullah Mohammed , Chethan K.M. , Fouzan Mohammed K. , Darshan B.V. , Kaladgi Abdul Razak , Prashanth Maruthi B.H. , Muneer Rayid , Yashawantha K.M.
Published: September 2019

Background::

In Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHX), heat is exchanged between hot
water (coming from industrial outlet by forced convection) to the cold water. Instead of water, if Nano
fluids are used into these tubes, then there is a possibility of improved heat transfer because of high
thermal conductivity of the nanofluids.

Objective::

From many literature and patents, it was clear that the study of STHX using metal oxide
nanoparticles is very scarce. Therefore, the objective of the present investigation is to check the thermal
performance of STHX operated with zinc oxide nanofluid and compare with water as the base fluid.

Methods::

Heat transfer analysis of a shell and tube heat exchanger was carried out experimentally using
Zinc oxide as a nanofluid. Mass flow rate on tube side was varied while on the shell side it was kept
constant. Various heat transfer parameters like heat transfer coefficient, heat transfer rate effectiveness
and LMTD (Log Mean Temperature Difference) were studied. The experimental readings were recorded
after the steady-state is reached under forced flow conditions.

Results::

It was found that the effectiveness improves with increase in mass flow rate of nanofluids as
compared to base fluid.

Conclusion::

From the obtained results, it was concluded that heat transfer enhancement and effectiveness
improvement does occur with nano fluids but at the cost of pumping power.
Hubungan Shear Wave Elastography Ginjal dengan Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik
Authors: Arif Asnita , Idris Nurlaily , Murtala Bachtiar , Zainuddin Andi Alfian , Asriyani Sri , Kasim Hasyim
Published: September 2019

Penyakit ginjal kronik (PGK) merupakan masalah kesehatan global dengan biaya ekonomi tinggi pada sistem kesehatan sehingga dibutuhkan modalitas pencitraan klinis non invasif untuk mendeteksi penyakit ginjal pada stadium awal. Shear wave elastography (SWE) merupakan pemeriksaan imaging untuk menilai tingkat keparahan dari perubahan morfologi kronik ginjal berdasarkan pengukuran elastisitas kortex. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan antara SWE dengan estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) sehingga SWE dapat direkomendasikan untuk deteksi dini tingkat keparahan penyakit ginjal kronik.Â  Penelitian ini dilakukan di bagian Radiologi Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Makassar dari bulan September 2018 sampai dengan Februari 2019. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasional dengan rancangan potong lintang. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 118 sampel yang terdiri dari 71 sampel dengan penyakit ginjal kronik dan 47 sampel normal. Pemeriksaan ultrasonografi yang dilakukan dengan metode SWE untuk mengukur shear wave velocity (SWV) pada kedua ginjal dengan tiga kali pengukuran pada kortex ginjal. Nilai median dari SWV pada kedua ginjal dihubungkan dengan eGFR. Data dianalisis dengan uji korelasi Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai median SWV pada kelompok sampel normal adalah 2,02Â±0,32m/s pada ginjal kananÂ  2,01Â±0,32m/s pada ginjal kiri yang cenderung menurun dengan bertambahnyaÂ  usia. Terdapat korelasi positif yang signifikan antara nilai SWV pada ginjal kanan dan kiri dengan eGFR, dengan arah korelasi positif (p<0,0001). Pada penelitian ini, terdapat pula korelasi negatif yang signifikan antara tekanan darah dan proteinuria dengan eGFR maupun dengan SWV pada pasien penyakit ginjal kronik.
DISCURSO, DEMANDAS E FRONTEIRA: ARTICULAÇÕES TEÓRICO-METODOLÓGICAS NA ANÁLISE DE TEXTOS CURRICULARES
Authors: Gabriel Carmen Teresa
Published: September 2019

Este texto tem por objetivo apresentar alguns rastros dos caminhos investigativos adotados no grupo de pesquisa, sob minha coordenação, cujo foco de análise consiste na compreensão dos processos de produção e distribuição do conhecimento validado e legitimado em diferentes contextos de formação. Entendemos que as disputas em torno da definição do conhecimento mobilizado nos fazeres curriculares é uma questão política incontornável face às demandas que interpelam as escolas e as universidades públicas em nosso presente. Em diálogo com as abordagens discursivas na perspectiva pós-fundacional, o texto destaca algumas implicações metodológicas desta aposta teórico-metodológica nos processos de investigação desenvolvidos pelo grupo de pesquisa. Operando com o pressuposto que teoria e método são indissociáveis, defendemos que as opções metodológicas precisam fazer sentido dentro do referencial teórico no qual as inscrevemos. O texto explicita alguns dos questionamentos formulados nas diferentes pesquisas concluídas e/ou em curso, bem como a caixa de ferramenta utilizada para a análise do acervo empírico produzido, sublinhando a potencialidade analítica das categorias “demanda” e “fronteira”. As análises apontam que nas lutas de significação em torno de fixação de sentidos de “conhecimento escolar/acadêmico”, o que está em jogo é a produção de outros universais, de outros antagonismos, por meio da produção de outras práticas articulatórias hegemônicas
Improving Pacific Adolescents’ Physical Activity Toward International Recommendations: Exploratory Study of a Digital Education App Coupled With Activity Trackers
Authors: Galy Olivier , Yacef Kalina , Caillaud Corinne
Published: September 2019

Background

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has dramatically increased in the Pacific Island countries and territories over the last decade. Childhood overweight and obesity not only have short-term consequences but are also likely to lead to noncommunicable diseases in adulthood. A major factor contributing to the rising prevalence is an insufficient amount of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). In the Pacific region, less than 50% of children and adolescents meet the international recommendations of 11,000 steps and 60 min of MVPA per day. Although studies have shown the potential of digital technologies to change behaviors, none has been proposed to guide adolescents toward achieving these recommendations.

Objective

The aims of this study were (1) to investigate whether a technology-based educational program that combines education, objective measures of physical activity (PA), and self-assessment of goal achievement would be well received by Pacific adolescents and help change their PA behaviors toward the international PA recommendations and (2) to create more insightful data analysis methods to better understand PA behavior change.

Methods

A total of 24 adolescents, aged 12 to 14 years, participated in a 4-week program comprising 8 1-hour modules designed to develop health literacy and physical skills. This self-paced user-centered program was delivered via an app and provided health-related learning content as well as goal setting and self-assessment tasks. PA performed during the 4-week program was captured by an activity tracker to support learning and help the adolescents self-assess their achievements against personal goals. The data were analyzed using a consistency rate and daily behavior clustering to reveal any PA changes, particularly regarding adherence to international recommendations.

Results

The consistency rate of daily steps revealed that the adolescents reached 11,000 steps per day 48% (approximately 3.4 days per week) of the time in the first week of the program, and this peaked at 59% (approximately 4.1 days per week) toward the end of the program. PA data showed an overall increase during the program, particularly in the less active adolescents, who increased their daily steps by 15% and ultimately reached 11,000 steps more frequently. The consistency of daily behavior clustering showed a 27% increase in adherence to international recommendations in the least active adolescents.

Conclusions

Technology-supported educational programs that include self-monitored PA via activity trackers can be successfully delivered to adolescents in schools in remote Pacific areas. New data mining techniques enable innovative analyses of PA engagement based on the international recommendations.
Searching the Internet for Infertility Information: A Survey of Patient Needs and Preferences
Authors: Brochu Felicia , Robins Stephanie , Miner Skye A , Grunberg Paul H , Chan Peter , Lo Kirk , Holzer Hananel E G , Mahutte Neal , Ouhilal Sophia , Tulandi Togas , Zelkowitz Phyllis
Published: September 2019

Background

Given the complexity of infertility diagnoses and treatments and the convenience of the internet for finding health-related information, people undergoing infertility treatments often use Web-based resources to obtain infertility information and support. However, little is known about the types of information and support resources infertility patients search for on the internet and whether these resources meet their needs.

Objective

The aims of this study were to (1) examine what individual factors, namely, demographic characteristics and distress, are associated with searching the internet for different types of infertility-related information and support resources and (2) determine whether Web-based resources meet the needs of patients.

Methods

Men and women seeking infertility care responded to a survey assessing use of Web-based resources for accessing infertility-related information and support. The survey further assessed satisfaction with Web-based resources as well as perceived stress and depressive symptomatology.

Results

A total of 567 participants, including 254 men and 313 women, completed the survey. Most participants (490/558, 87.8%) had searched the internet for infertility information and support. Searchers were more likely to be women (P<.001), highly educated (P=.04), long-term patients (P=.03), and more distressed (P=.04). Causes of infertility, treatment options, and scientific literature about infertility were the three most frequently searched topics, whereas ways to discuss treatment with family and friends as well as surrogacy and ways to find peer support were the three least searched topics. Of those who searched the internet, 70.9% (346/488) indicated that their needs were met by Web-based information, whereas 29.1% (142/488) said that their needs were not met. Having unmet needs was related to greater levels of perceived stress (P=.005) and depressive symptomatology (P=.03).

Conclusions

This study provides evidence for the important role of the internet in accessing infertility information and support and for the ability of Web-based resources to meet patients’ needs. However, although distressed patients reported particularly high rates of searching, their needs were not always met, suggesting that they may benefit from alternative sources of information and support or guidance from health care providers when searching the internet.
ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTIONS FROM VARIOUS CLINICAL SETTING IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: ALSHAHRANI SULTAN M
Published: September 2019

Objective: The quality of prescribing influences, to a large extent, the health outcomes of patients as errors made could result in adverse drug reactions.The aim of this study is to assess determine the quality of outpatient prescriptions in various clinical settings in Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Methods: An observational, cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in various community pharmacies where the prescriptions receivedwere analyzed for their quality.Results: The prescriptions were checked for the completeness of the patients’ biodata (name, age, sex, and hospital number), categories of drugs,prescribing by generic name, legibility of prescriber’s writing, the name, and signature of the prescriber. Two hundred and fifty prescriptions werecollected and used for analysis. A significant number of the prescriptions were written in illegible (26%) handwriting. The name (15%), age (48%),and sex (46%) of the patient were not mentioned in the majority of the prescriptions. Most of the prescriptions (94%) failed to demonstrate thepresence of address, height, and weight of the patient. Brand name of the drugs was mentioned in all the prescriptions, with only 17% of them havingthe generic name. The doctor’s name, signature was present in 81% and 70% of the prescription, respectively.Conclusion: Study shows that there is a need for improvement in the quality of prescription written by doctors. The adoption of a computer-aidedprescribing system in an outpatient setting would go a long way in achieving this objective.
EFFECT OF LATEX FROM MUSA PARADISIACA VAR. SAPIENTUM AND CARICA PAPAYA L. ON PROLIFERATION AND MIGRATION FIBROBLAST CELL NIH3T3
Authors: SUNDHANI ELZA , IROHIM ENDAH NUR , HARTININGSIH RUMIYANA , GENATRIKA ERZA , NURULITA NUNUK ARIES
Published: September 2019

Objective: The objective of this research was to screen phytochemical constituents and determine the activity of latex from Musa paradisiacavar. sapientum and Carica papaya L. to the process of wound healing in NIH3T3 fibroblasts cells through observations of the proliferation andmigration of cells.Materials and Methods: Screening phytochemical compounds of latex from M. paradisiaca var. sapientum and C. papaya L. used chemical reagent.Cytotoxic activity using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2.5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. The proliferation test used the doubling timemethod at a susceptible incubation time of 0, 24, 48, and 72 h with a concentration of 25 μg/mL–250 μg/mL. The migration test was carried out usingthe scratch wound healing method with a concentration of 25 μg/mL–250 μg/mL in the time range of 0, 12, 24, and 48 h.Results: Phytochemical compounds contained in the latex from M. paradisiaca var. sapientum (saponin and tannin) and C. papaya L. (saponin andalkaloid). The cytotoxic assay results showed that no toxic effect for NIH3T3 fibroblasts cells (IC50 >1000 μg/mL). Cell proliferation and migrationtest results showed an increase in NIH3T3 fibroblast cell proliferation and migration process compared to controls. The concentration of 250 μg/mLof latex from M. paradisiaca var. sapientum and C. papaya L. is the best to increase of proliferation and migration process of NIH3T3 fibroblast cells.Conclusion: This study concludes that the latex of M. paradisiaca var. sapientum and C. papaya L. has the potential to increase proliferation andmigration activity of NIH3T3 cells.
El capital disfrazado (crítica a la visión heideggeriana de la modernidad)
Authors: Veraza Jorge
Published: September 2019

La modernidad y el capitalismo avanzan mediante crisis que se constituyen como instrumento de desarrollo de un sistema contradictorio. Por ello, la posmodernidad no es un tiempo nuevo sino otra figura de la modernidad. Al respecto el autor hace una crítica al pensamiento de Heidegger, en particular a su texto La época de la imagen del mundo, que sirve de base a Jean François Lyotard, filósofo francés profeta de la posmodernidad. Se abordan: la crítica de Heidegger al sujeto como centro de la modernidad y al sujeto-posmodernismo; una discusión con Luckács sobre la época y la cultura; el sentido de una arqueología de la modernidad, y la crisis del marxismo.
Los medios discursivos
Authors: Barbachano Ponce Miguel
Published: September 2019

Reseña del hecho amoroso en el cine desde 1896 con El Beso del Viudo Jones hasta 1956 con Escrito sobre el Viento. Sesenta años de besos, lágrimas, caricias y bofetadas. Se ofrece una relación de cintas producidas en Estados Unidos y Europa
México y la ecología cósmica
Authors: Plata Francisco
Published: September 2019

Concepción cósmica que desde la perspectiva de la tradición se ha tenido en México de la ecología, y que se relaciona directamente con el conocimiento del hombre y la naturaleza en toda cultura y época.
La ciencia política a fines del siglo XX
Authors: Cardiel Reyes Raúl
Published: September 2019

En este fin de siglo es posible destacar tres formas básicas del conocimiento de la política: la que parte de la filosofía y que integra una actividad valorativa; el método científico, que equivale a una sociología política y que pretende una actividad neutral ante las relaciones; el análisis político, que examina lo particular y no lo general de los hechos políticos. A partir de estas formas diversas de acercarse a la realidad, se examinan los cambios más recientes en la situación política mundial.
Pioneros del cine sonoro III
Authors: Valdés Lagunes Beatriz
Published: September 2019

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El VII Congreso Nacional de Posgrado. Estrategias para el fortalecimiento del Posgrado Nacional
Authors: Hernández-Vela S. Edmundo
Published: September 2019

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Paradigmas teórico-metodológicos en sociología de la cultura
Authors: Giménez Gilberto
Published: September 2019

La pluralidad y polimorfismo de los paradigmas y de los dispositivos metodológicos son consubstanciales a las ciencias sociales. Por consiguiente, la competencia entre paradigmas no sólo es legítima, sino también saludable y deseable en este ámbito. Bajo esta aseveración, se examinan algunos de los paradigmas más recientes, correspondientes al campo de las disciplinas socio-antropológicas que se ocupan del análisis de las culturas, distribuyéndolos sobre dos ejes: un eje teórico, cuyos polos extremos aglutinan a los paradigmas económicos y los lingüísticos; y un eje epistemológico que considera, por un lado, a las metodologías positivistas u objetivistas y, por otro, a las hermenéuticas. Se concluye que si bien los diferentes tipos de análisis formal, estadístico y objetivo son de vital importancia en el análisis social, deben ser considerados, a lo más, como enfoques parciales en el estudio de los fenómenos sociales y las formas simbólicas.
Los libaneses en América Latina: una conversación académica
Authors: Hamui-Halabe Líz
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Hourani, Albert y Shehadi, Nadim (eds.), The Lebanese in the World. A Century of Emigration (s.f.).
El cine científico y sus mitos
Authors: Jablonska Alejandra
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Virgilio Tosi, El cine antes de Lumiére, México, UNAM, 1993, 312 pp.
El juego de los espejos
Authors: Márquez Murrieta Alicia
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Juan Felipe Leal, Eduardo Barraza, Alejandra Jablonska, Vistas que no se ven. Filmografía mexicana 1896-1910. Coordinación de Humanidades, FCPyS, UNAM, 1993, 143 pp.
Repensar una teoría social unitaria y sus intermediaciones
Authors: Palacios Alcocer Mariano
Published: September 2019

Este artículo busca comprender y explicar la realidad social a través de la construcción de una teoría social integrada y a partir de lo que los autores identifican como grandes cuerpos teóricos idealismo-materialismo, descender al análisis de la realidad concreta utilizando teorías intermedias y operativas como la sistémica, cibernética, organizacional, de los sujetos sociales o de géneros, se reflexiona sobre los valores sociales de libertad, gobernabilidad, justicia, y la epistemología de los mismo.
Norman Foster y otros directores norteamericanos en México
Authors: Jablonska Aleksandra
Published: September 2019

Reseña del libro de Gabriel Ramírez, Norman Foster y los otros directores norteamericanos en México, México, UNAM, 1982, 226 pp.
Índice geográfico
Authors: Autor Sin
Published: September 2019

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Del TLCAN al libre comercio hemisférico: ¿es deseable y posible ampliar el tratado norteamericano de libre comercio a otros países?
Authors: Rosas María Cristina
Published: September 2019

En el artículo 2204 del Tratado de Ubre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) se tiene previsto la ampliación del pacto comercial a otros países. A pesar de que no se especifica ningún criterio geográfico de selectividad, en principio cualquier país del orbe puede solicitar formalmente su ingreso al TLCAN. Sin embargo, existen condiciones objetivas que impiden la ampliación del tratado de libre comercio en las condiciones actuales, ya que no existe un consenso entre México, EU y Canadá al respecto, además de que el Congreso estadunidense ha decidido revitalizar el multilateralismo al aprobar los acuerdos de la Ronda Uruguay del GATT y el estatuto de Marrakesh que da origen a la Organización Mundial de Comercio.
El declive del noratlantismo en la reestructuración de las relaciones económicas internacionales de finales del siglo XX
Authors: Rosas María Cristina
Published: September 2019

El artículo parte de la premisa de que el noratlantismo, en sus múltiples acepciones, se encuentra en declive. La razón estriba en la reestructuración de las relaciones económicas internacionales de finales de siglo y milenio, ya que una de sus características fundamentales es la tendencia a la globalización y a la regionalización. El artículo se aboca a explicar cómo esta segunda variable asesta un golpe decisivo al noratlantismo, toda vez que la Unión Europea (UE), el Mercado Común del Cono sur (MERCOSUR), la Asociación del Sur de Asia para la Cooperación Regional (SAARC), y el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN), por citar sólo algunos, entrañan procesos de intensificación de las relaciones intrarregionales, en detrimento de los vínculos de sus miembros con el resto del mundo.
La Iglesia Católica en México: en la arena política
Authors: Cuamea Velázquez Felipe
Published: September 2019

En este trabajo se analizan las relaciones Iglesia Católica-Estado, la conflictiva relación entre ambos y el modo cómo la mutua cooperación y la simulación han favorecido un cambio en la percepción respecto a la Iglesia católica de enemiga a aliada circunstancial, para buscar legitimar un sistema político en bancarrota. Se analiza la transformación de las prioridades sociales y políticas en el seno de la Iglesia Católica mexicana, derivada de los cambios de estrategia política definidos directamente desde el Vaticano para consolidarla influencia social y política de la institución. Esta apertura hacia la Iglesia, finalmente, obedece a la necesidad de legitimación del Estado y de proyectar una imagen de ampliación de libertades políticas en el país.
Dominaciones y denominaciones: Medio Oriente, países árabes e Islam
Authors: Taboada Hernán G. H.
Published: September 2019

El artículo trata de las denominaciones de “Oriente”, “Medio Oriente”, “países árabes” e “Islam”, habituales en la prensa y en escritos académicos. La historia de cada término muestra que su uso actual es de origen europeo (“occidental”), y no está desvinculado de la hegemonía europea y del “orientalismo” denunciando por Edward Said. Inconscientemente, la terminología europea fue adoptada por los mismos "orientales”.
Las ciencias sociales frente al siglo XXI, nuevas agendas de investigación y docencia: las Relaciones Internacionales
Authors: Cuadra Héctor
Published: September 2019

El trabajo pretende demostrar la existencia de vínculos teóricos, metodológicos y epistemológicos entre todas las ciencias sociales, incluida Relaciones Internacionales como disciplina. La demostración está basada en el uso normal de la teoría social y de sus más distinguidos representantes como teóricos que las RRII toman en cuenta para sus análisis. Así como el hecho que los teóricos explícitos de la disciplina estén incluidos en las antologías de la teoría social. La segunda parte del trabajo se ocupa de plantear cuáles son las temáticas prioritarias que se presentan para la docencia y la investigación en este inicio de siglo, concluyendo en la necesidad de profundizar sobre la problemática de la globalización y sus consecuencias, así como descifrar todas las implicaciones que puede tener la posmodernidad, como ruptura epistemológica.
El mito político de la RDA
Authors: Zimmering Raina
Published: September 2019

En el presente artículo se explica la creación del mito político a través de la influencia de narraciones e imágenes sobre acontecimientos, personas e ideas como factores que determinan el comportamiento y la orientación de la política. Sus componentes básicos, la política simbólica y la memoria colectiva, fungen como base importante para la consistencia y estabilidad de una comunidad mediante la cohesión y sentimiento de adhesión a grupos políticos. Bajo esta perspectiva se plantea la creación y el derrumbe de la RDA, así como la correlación mito-política de la ésta y su resistencia antifascista.
La historia de la Internacional Comunista a la luz de los nuevos enfoques y documentos
Authors: Spenser Daniela
Published: September 2019

Por iniciativa de Vladimir Ilich Lenin la Tercera Internacional se fundó en 1919 para que bajo el liderazgo de los bolcheviques se promoviera la revolución mundial. Después de múltiples cambios de objetivos y formas de organización Josef Visarionovich Stalin la disolvió durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Desde sus orígenes el Komintern ha sido estudiado por amigos y enemigos, ha sido objeto de estudios académicos y sujeto de escrutinio de las agencias de inteligencia del mundo entero. Si bien los estudios sobre la Internacional Comunista nunca ha dejado de producirse, gracias a la apertura de los archivos de Moscú se han multiplicado como nunca antes. El artículo presenta algunos de los recientes debates y enfoques sobre la Internacional Comunista que han surgido a raíz de la apertura de estos archivos. El acceso a los nuevos documentos estimuló una crítica de la historiografía creada durante el periodo de la guerra fría, así como de la literatura revisionista que surgió en reacción con la literatura anticomunista. Finalmente, el artículo traza el cambiante significado de la idea de la revolución mundial durante la existencia del Komintern.
La transición demográfica en América Latina. Algunas consideraciones sobre el caso mexicano
Authors: Narro José , Moctezuma David
Published: September 2019

El concepto de transición demográfica (TD) permite explicar la relación entre los cambios demográficos y los cambios sociales, económicos y culturales. Se denomina TD al proceso durante el cual un país pasa de una etapa de altas tasas de mortalidad y fecundidad a otra de bajos niveles en ambas. Durante la transición se pueden detectar dos momentos: primero disminuye la mortalidad, lo cual ocasiona un incremento en el ritmo de crecimiento de la población; y una segunda etapa en que desciende la fecundidad y se reduce el crecimiento de la población. Los países de América Latina, en promedio, se encuentran transitando la segunda fase, aunque algunos todavía tienen altos niveles de fecundidad y mortalidad (Bolivia y Haití, por ejemplo). La principal consecuencia de la TD es la modificación en la forma de la pirámide poblacional, según la composición por edades, ya que el porcentaje de niños disminuye, a la vez que aumenta la población de edad avanzada. Esto presenta ventajas y retos que los gobiernos de América latina deben enfrentar: al disminuir la población infantil, las políticas públicas en educación y salud pueden cambiar su foco de atención; de la cobertura al aumento de la calidad y la eficiencia ; por otro lado, sin embargo, al aumentar la población adulta y de edad avanzada, crecerá la demanda de empleos y deberán impulsar la planeación y el desarrollo de nuevos servicios y profesionales de la salud para atender a la población mayor de 60 años. Es imperioso que los gobernantes de América Latina comprendan este proceso y no olviden que es necesaria la mediación del Estado, para atender grandes sectores de la población que requieren apoyos y condiciones especiales, para poder contribuir al desarrollo social y económico de las naciones que integran esta región.
La autonomía indígena en México. Una revisión del debate de las propuestas para su aplicación práctica
Authors: Velasco Cruz Saúl
Published: September 2019

Este artículo explora las tres principales propuestas de autonomía que fueron planteadas y discutidas por diferentes actores en los momentos de mayor importancia que alcanzó el movimiento indígena mexicano, entre el levantamiento zapatista de 1994 y la aprobación de la reforma constitucional en materia de derechos y cultura indígena en 2001. Con base en seis aspectos fundamentales, el autor compara y expone los postulados centrales de las propuestas de autonomía regional, comunal y municipal. Finalmente, plantea la importancia de analizar con detenimiento los aspectos de estas propuestas para imaginar la posible solución a las demandas indígenas actuales.
Justicia y diferencia étnica. El reconocimiento étnico en el contacto de los grupos indígenas migrantes en la ciudad de México con la administración de justicia capitaliana
Authors: Lemos Igreja Rebeca
Published: September 2019

En este trabajo, la autora examina la situación de los indígenas migrantes de la ciudad de México, específicamente los mazahuas, otomís y triquis, que se han confrontado intensamente con la administración de justicia del Estado mexicano por problemas causados por la venta no autorizada en el comercio ambulante, la delincuencia, la drogadicción y por los conflictos internos, en general familiares, que ocurren en los grupos. En la búsqueda de solución para estos conflictos, tanto por parte de los aparatos de justicia del Estado como por parte de los grupos indígenas, se pone en discusión la categorización de “indígena”. Este artículo procura reflexionar cómo en el escenario del conflicto entre justicia e indígenas se combinan la cuestión social y étnica y cómo en la lucha por un reconocimiento étnico en los procesos judiciales se observan nuevos discursos y agentes de mediación.
Línea base del mercurio, departamento de Antioquia: sedimentos activos finos de corriente escala 1: 500.000
Authors: Sanchez Arredondo Luis Hernan , Molina Escobar Jorge Martín , Machado Serrano Rafael Ignacio
Published: September 2019

Con base en muestras de sedimentos activos finos de corriente y su procesamiento, fue elaborada la línea base del mercurio (Hg) del departamento de Antioquia. Las muestras fueron analizadas con espectrografía de fluorescencia atómica (AFS), con un límite de detección de 2 μg kg-1. Para el modelamiento espacial se usó un grid de 100 m × 100 m, esto quiere decir que se estimaron en el departamento de Antioquia 18,9 millones de celdas de 10.000 m2. La cartografía se elaboró aplicando la técnica geoestadística del kriging lognormal. Los valores altos de Hg (>182 μg kg-1) se encuentran en el nordeste antioqueño relacionados con depósitos de oro y plata, principalmente con las mineralizaciones filonianas de Segovia-Remedios, de Anorí y Bajo Cauca, donde se detectaron valores por encima de 860 μg kg-1. Estos valores son muy superiores al límite permisible máximo de 150 μg kg-1, lo que evidencia la necesidad de mayor cuidado en el manejo ambiental. indicando mayor cuidado en el manejo ambiental. Otras regiones muestran valores menores. El mapa se constituye en un elemento fundamental en la planificación y manejo ambiental del departamento de Antioquia, Colombia.