bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Circulação e intercâmbio de plantas e conhecimentos fitomedicinais na fronteira franco-brasileira
Authors: Tareau Marc-Alexandre , Dejouhanet Lucie , Palisse Marianne , Odonne Guillaume
Published: October 2021

As farmacopeias são, como toda produção cultural, objetos eminentemente vivos e dinâmicos que se transformam e se reinventam constantemente, ao longo dos contatos e intercâmbios incessantes que acontecem entre os diferentes grupos humanos. As plantas medicinais também são “objetos bioculturais” (Pordié, 2002) pela riqueza e complexidade das relações que as sociedades mantêm entre si, que estão igualmente sempre em evolução. Na Guiana Francesa e, especialmente, nos espaços transfonteiriços, as interações culturais são constantes. As plantas e seus usos circulam entre as comunidades, participando assim da renovação e hibridação contínuas das fitoterapias. Esses fluxos materiais e imateriais compõem a realidade cultural dos espaços transfronteiriços do Planalto das Guianas. O presente artigo foca a fronteira franco-brasileira, materializada pelo Rio Oiapoque. Baseados em entrevistas feitas na cidade de Saint-Georges de l’Oyapock, propomos uma descrição exploratória dos fluxos etnobotânicos em contexto transfronteiriço, interessando-nos pelas plantas medicinais intercambiadas, pela difusão dos saberes a elas associados e, logo, pelos modos de circulação das plantas e conhecimentos. Este estudo integra uma pesquisa mais ampla sobre as circulações bioculturais na região da Guiana Francesa e seus vizinhos.
Self-Aware Contextual Behavior Analysis for Service Quality Assurance Over Social Networks
Authors: Deepanshi  , Sinha Adwitiya
Published: October 2021

Social media allows people to share their ideologue through an efficient channel of communication. The social dialogues carry sentiment in expression regarding a particular social profile, trend, or topic. In our research, we have collected real-time user comments and feedbacks from Twitter portals of two food delivery services. This is followed by the extraction of the most prevalent contexts using natural language analytics. Further, our proposed algorithmic framework is used to generate a signed social network to analyze the product-centric behavioral sentiment. Analysis of sentiment with the fine-grained level about contexts gave a broader view to evaluate and perform contextual predictions. Customer behavior is analyzed, and the outcome is received in terms of positive and negative contexts. The results from our social behavioral model predicted the positive and negative contextual sentiments of customers, which can be further used to help in deciding future strategies and assuring service quality for better customer satisfaction.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing Program to Reduce Health Care–Associated Infections in Both Critically Ill and Non–Critically Ill Patients
Authors: Chapman Leigh , Hargett Lisa , Anderson Theresa , Galluzzo Jacqueline , Zimand Paul
Published: October 2021

Background

Critical care nurses take care of patients with complicated, comorbid, and compromised conditions. These patients are at risk for health care–associated infections, which affect patients’ lives and health care systems in various ways.

Objective

To gauge the impact of routinely bathing patients with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution on the incidence of health care–associated infections in a medical-surgical intensive care unit and a postoperative telemetry unit; to outline the framework for a hospital-wide presurgical chlorhexidine gluconate bathing program and share the results.

Methods

A standard bathing protocol using a 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution was developed. The protocol included time studies, training, monitoring, and surveillance of health care–associated infections.

Results

Consistent patient bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate was associated with a 52% reduction in health care–associated infections in a medical-surgical intensive care unit. The same program in a postoperative telemetry unit yielded a 45% reduction in health care–associated infections.

Conclusion

A comprehensive daily 4% chlorhexidine gluconate bathing program can be implemented with standardized protocols and detailed instructions and can significantly reduce the incidence of health care–associated infections in intensive care unit and non–intensive care unit hospital settings.
The impact of orthotopic reconstruction on female sexuality and quality of life after radical cystectomy for non-malignant bladder conditions
Authors: Borghi Chiara , Manservigi Margherita , Milandri Elena Sofia , Ippolito Carmelo , Greco Pantaleo , Dell'Atti Lucio
Published: October 2021

Objective: To review the literature on the impact on female quality of life and sexual function of orthotopic reconstruction after radical cystectomy for non-malignant bladder conditions. Radical cystectomy is commonly required to treat malignant conditions but may also be considered for the treatment of non-malignant diseases. These heterogeneous group of disorders includes interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, neurogenic bladder, haemorrhagic/ radiation cystitis, endometriosis and refractory genitourinary fistula. Treatment begins with non-invasive medical therapies but, in non-responder cases, a surgical solution should be considered. Such invasive techniques include urinary diversion and reconstructive procedures that have an impact on healthrelated quality of life, physical, social, and mental status. Materials and methods: This narrative review research was done using the PubMed database up until 2020, July. All papers referring to cystectomy for benign indication were considered. Results: In comparison to other reconstructive options, orthotopic neobladder allows the restoration of a normal self-image and consequently it is the most suitable procedure when a surgical reconstruction is necessary for non-malignant conditions. However, women can face many disorders that impact on everyday life, such as voiding dysfunction or sexual activity problems. Conclusions: Scant data is available about quality of life, sexual life and self-perception in women treated by cystectomy for benign conditions and most literature is dedicated to those indicators in cancer patients. More research is needed to understand the tolerability and the quality of life results of the female population affected by benign conditions undergoing this kind of surgical approach.
The presence of chronic inflammation in positive prostate biopsy is associated with upgrading in radical prostatectomy
Authors: Guner Ekrem , Danacioglu Yavuz Onur , Arikan Yusuf , Seker Kamil Gokhan , Polat Salih , Baytekin Halil Firat , Simsek Abdulmuttalip
Published: October 2021

Objective: This study aimed to determine the predictive effect of the presence of chronic prostatitis associated with prostate cancer (PCa) in prostate biopsy on Gleason score upgrade (GSU) in radical prostatectomy (RP) specimens. Materials and methods: The data of 295 patients who underwent open or robotic RP with a diagnosis of localized PCa following biopsy were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups with and without GSU following RP. Predictive factors affecting GSU on biopsy were determined. The impact of chronic prostatitis associated with prostate cancer on GSU was examined via logistic regression analysis. Results: Out of 224 patients with Gleason 3+3 scores on biopsy, 145 (64.7%) had Gleason upgrade, and 79 (35.2%) had no upgrade. Whilst comparing the two groups with and without Gleason upgrade in terms of patient age, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value, PSA density (PSAD), prostate volume (PV), neutrophil/lymphocyte (N/L) ratio, number of positive cores, percentage of positive cores, and Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 score, no statistically significant difference was detected. The presence of chronic prostatitis associated with PCa was higher in the patient cohort with GSU in contrast to the other group (p < 0.001). According to the univariate logistic regression analysis, the presence of chronic prostatitis was identified to be an independent marker for GSU. Conclusions: Pathologists and urologists should be careful regarding the possibility of a more aggressive tumor in the presence of chronic inflammation associated with PCa because inflammation within PCa was revealed to be linked with GSU after RP.
Visceral adiposity is associated with worse urinary and sexual function recovery after radical prostatectomy: Results from a longitudinal cohort study
Authors: Cai Tommaso , Cocci Andrea , Di Maida Fabrizio , Chiodini Stefano , Ciarleglio Francesco , Luciani Lorenzo Giuseppe , Pedrotti Giovanni , Palmieri Alessandro , Malossini Gianni , Rizzo Michele , Liguori Giovanni , Bjerklund Johansen Truls E.
Published: October 2021

Objective: A prospective longitudinal cohort study on the impact of anthropometric measures on the sexual function and continence recovery in patients treated with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is presented.Material and methods: Anthropometric measures, International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and International Prostatic Symptoms Score questionnaires, were collected before surgery and at the end of follow-up period. All patients were assigned into the following groups: A) non-obese; B) non-obese with central adiposity; C) obese without central adiposity; D) obese with central adiposity. Urinary and sexual functions were the outcome measures. Results: At the end of follow-up, in 29 patients with visceral adiposity (VA) the median IIEF-5 was 14 (IQR 7-18) while in 49 non-VA patients (62.8%) was 22 (IQR 17-24) (p < 0.001). Twenty-three patients (79.3%) with VA reported complete continence, while 6 (20.7%) used ≥ 2 pads per day. Forty-eight patients (97.9%) without VA reported complete continence. VA was confirmed as a strong independent predictor for worse continence (HR 3.67; 2.75-4.51 CI95% p = 0.003) and sexual function recovery (HR: 4.51; 3.09-5.63 CI95% p < 0.001). Conclusion: We truly believe obese with visceral adiposity patients with prostate cancer should receive detailed preoperative counseling before surgery, including higher risk of suboptimal functional outcomes.
Predicting negative ureteroscopy for stone disease – Minimizing risk and cost
Authors: Eliseu Miguel , Jarimba Roberto , Moreira Pedro , Simões Pedro , Temido Paulo , Figueiredo Arnaldo
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Urolithiasis is common worldwide, with ureteric stones being a particular burden. Ureteroscopy (URS) is one of the most useful procedures in treating ureteric stones not passed spontaneously; this procedure has a complication risk of 4%. Negative URS, with described rates up to 15%, represents an avoidable patient risk and use of medical resources. Objectives: To describe rates and identify predictive factors for negative URS and to define strategies which would minimize patient and financial burden from these unnecessary procedures. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study analyzed patients who underwent URS in our Center to treat ureteric stones over a period of 2 years. Patient age, gender, and comorbidities, as well as laboratory and imaging findings, were analyzed. Results: 262 patients underwent URS for ureteric stones. The female population was 50.8% with a mean age of 56.89 years. A total of 78 (29.8%) URS procedures were negative. Univariate analysis showed a higher prevalence of negative URS in female patients, as well as in primary, smaller, and radiolucent stones. At multivariate analysis, a logistic regression model correctly classified 76% of patients, with smaller stone size and radiolucency being significant predictors of negative URS. Discussion and conclusions: Our Center showed a high rate of negative URS, higher than commonly described in the literature. Female patients tend to have an even higher rate, possibly due to unnoticed passage of stones. Patients with small, radiolucent stones showed the highest rates of negative URS.
Erectile dysfunction treatment with Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors: Google trends analysis of last 10 years and COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Değer Müslim Dogan , Madendere Serdar
Published: October 2021

Objectives: We aimed to analyze the trend change of the most popular Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors (PDE5i) over time and geography by using Google Trends (GT) data in 10 years period and COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: GT is able to generate a “line-graph”, showing how interest has increased or decreased over a period within specific territories. The search values for specific terms are indexed as relative search volume (RSV), which is presented on a scale from 0-100. Avarage annual percentage change (AAPC) and RSV were analyzed to evaluate gain or loss of interest in trends. Search terms were generated for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved PDE5i; tadalafil, sildenafil, vardenafil, avanafil, and their most-used brand names. The data was within “worldwide” from 1 January 2010, to 31 December 2020, using the ‘‘global’’ query category. Results: The overall interest in PDE5i has doubled. Sildenafil has become the most trend PDE5i of today with a regular increase (AAPC: 0.016, p < 0.01). Although the search trend of tadalafil remained almost constant until 2014, the rate of increase in the last 6 years raised and tadalafil has become the 2nd most popular PDE5i recently (AAPC: 0.007, p < 0.01). For vardenafil there has been a decreased interest (AAPC: -0.009, p < 0.01). There is no significant change in avanafil trend (AAPC: 0.000, p: 0.5). All PDE5i interest on GT decreased notably from February to June 2020. But after June, search trends reached the level before the COVID-19 period in a month. Conclusions: These findings show us, with its increasing prevalence, erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a major public health problem. People from different geographies search the internet for ED treatment options. Patients should be informed that ED may be the first sign of many comorbid diseases, and patients with ED should be referred to a health institution for diagnosis and treatment.
Simple and efficient approach for shelf-life test on frozen spinach and parsley
Authors: Iaccheri Eleonora , Cevoli Chiara , Romani Santina , Dalla Rosa Marco , Molari Giovanni , Fabbri Angelo
Published: October 2021

A simple test for shelf-life assessment of frozen spinach and parsley is presented. A specific shelf-life test that considers three storage temperatures is proposed to accelerate the rate of quality decay in frozen spinach and parsley. The scope was to provide a reliable and rapid way (one month vs years) to predict shelf-life by using a simple experimental approach and mathematical models based on some physical quality product attributes. Physical properties were evaluated at three storage temperatures: –5°C, –10°C and –26°C, to simulate a possible thermal abuse. Mechanical and thermal indexes were defined measuring maximum compression force (N) and latent heat involved in ice melting (J/g). A zeroorder kinetic model was used to properly fit experimental data and thus to obtain related reaction rates. The determination coefficient indicates that there is a strong linear relation between kinetic parameters at –10°C or –5°C and –26°C. This suggests a reliable procedure for shelf-life estimation, carrying out a test at –10°C or –5°C for one month and extending values to data acquired at – 26°C for the same period of time. The relations obtained from this research have led to a simple practical approach: one day at –10°C could be considered roughly equivalent to 30 days at –26°C. Accordingly, it could be possible to obtain a shelf-life estimation in short time, also considering other similar products.
Measurement of longwave radiative properties of energy-saving greenhouse screens
Authors: Rafiq Adeel , Na Wook Ho , Rasheed Adnan , Lee Jong Won , Kim Hyeon Tae , Lee Hyun Woo
Published: October 2021

Light intensity, temperature, and humidity are key factors affecting photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration. Among these factors, temperature is a crucial parameter to establish an optimal greenhouse climate. Temperature can be controlled by using an appropriate climate screen, which has a considerable impact on crop quantity and quality. The precise measurements of longwave radiative properties of screens are vital to the selection of the most suitable screen for greenhouses so that the desired temperature and a favorable environment can be provided to plants during nighttime. The energy-saving capability of screens can also be calculated by using these properties as inputs in a physical model. Two approaches have been reported so far in the literature for the measurement of these properties, i.e., spectrophotometry and wideband radiometry. In this study, we proposed some modified radiation balance methods for determining the total hemispherical longwave radiative properties of different screens by using wide-band radiometers. The proposed method is applicable to materials having zero porosity, partial opacity, and asymmetric screens with 100% solidity. These materials were not studied previously under natural conditions. The existing and proposed methods were applied and compared, and it was found that the radiometric values obtained from the developed methodology were similar to those previously reported in the literature, whereas the existing method gave unstable results with zero reflectance.
Endovascular Treatment of Femoro-Popliteal Disease with the Supera Stent: Results of a Multicenter Study
Authors: Guzzardi Giuseppe , Spinazzola Angelo , Cangiano Gianluca , Natrella Massimiliano , Paladini Andrea , Porta Carla , Boccalon Luca , Negroni Davide , Leati Giovanni , Laganà Domenico , Guglielmi Riccardo , Carriero Alessandro
Published: October 2021

Background

Even though many types of stents have been tested in superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal artery (PA), most of these devices have provided an unsatisfactory outcome, probably due their unsuitable anatomical and physiological characteristics. The Supera peripheral stent (Abbott Vascular, Santa Rosa, CA, USA) is a braided interwoven nitinol device specifically designed for treating atherosclerotic lesions of the femoro-popliteal segment. The aim of this multicenter retrospective study was to describe the effectiveness of Supera stents in the management of femoral-popliteal atherosclerotic lesions and to critically analyze our findings in the context of current and past literature.

Design and methods

In this study we enrolled only patients who satisfied the inclusion criteria: i) patients affected by chronic obstructive arterial disease (COAD) grade II, as per Rutherford classification; ii) patients treated with endovascular revascularization and Supera stent implantation in the femoro-popliteal axis. We retrospectively analyzed the Doppler Ultra-sound (US) follow- up at 12-24 and 36 months to detect the vascular occlusions. The primary patency, primary patency assisted and TLR were described statistically analyzed by survival analysis and the demographic data, clinical data, device safety following stenting were described as frequency and mean value.

Results

105 endovascular procedures on 99 patients for femoro-popliteal stenting with Supera were performed in four Italian hospitals. The median follow-up was 39 months (range 6-72), with primary patency rate of 83.1%, 74.3% and 69.5% at 12, 24 and 36 months after the procedure. The primary patency assisted was 89.9%, 76.8% and 73.4% in the same period, while the freedom from TLR values were 92.7%, 91.5% and 89.5% at 12, 24 and 36 months after the procedure, respectively. The mortality rate recorded at 12 months from the Supera implantation was 2.8% (3 out of 99 patients enrolled).

Conclusions

Our data were in agreement with the current literature, showing the non-inferiority Supera stent in relation to the other stent available. Supera stent showed an excellent safety, effectiveness profile and high durability for the treatment of PAD patients with femoro-popliteal artery disease.
Assessment of Insulin Secretion and Insulin Resistance in Human
Authors: Park So Young , Gautier Jean-François , Chon Suk
Published: October 2021

The impaired insulin secretion and increased insulin resistance (or decreased insulin sensitivity) play a major role in the pathogenesis of all types of diabetes mellitus (DM). It is very important to assess the pancreatic β-cell function and insulin resistance/ sensitivity to determine the type of DM and to plan an optimal management and prevention strategy for DM. So far, various methods and indices have been developed to assess the β-cell function and insulin resistance/sensitivity based on static, dynamic test and calculation of their results. In fact, since the metabolism of glucose and insulin is made through a complex process related with various stimuli in several tissues, it is difficult to fully reflect the real physiology. In order to solve the theoretical and practical difficulties, research on new index is still in progress. Also, it is important to select the appropriate method and index for the purpose of use and clinical situation. This review summarized a variety of traditional methods and indices to evaluate pancreatic β-cell function and insulin resistance/sensitivity and introduced novel indices.
Combined Effects of Insulin Resistance and Inflammation on Comorbidities of Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Kim Eun Jung , Lee Eun Young , Lee Yong-Ho , Choi Young Ju , Park Seok Won , Lee Eun Jig , Lee Hyun Chul , Huh Kap Bum
Published: October 2021

Background: Insulin resistance (IR) and inflammation are closely related to each other and share common pathophysiological and metabolic mechanisms. We aimed to investigate the combined effect of IR and inflammation on comorbidities of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: A total 3,758 patients with T2DM were recruited through Huh’s Diabetes Center from January 2003 to June 2009. Insulin sensitivity was measured by a rate constant for plasma glucose disappearance (Kitt , %/min) using short insulin tolerance test. High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) was used as a surrogate for inflammation.Results: Patients with the lowest tertile of Kitt (IR group) showed worse cardio-metabolic parameters while those with the highest tertile of hs-CRP levels had worse cardio-metabolic parameters. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, albuminuria, and carotid atherosclerosis decreased with Kitt tertile, but increased with hs-CRP tertile. In multiple regression analysis, both Kitt and hs-CRP were independent risk factors for comorbidities of T2DM. In addition, they showed synergistic effects on these comorbidities. Conclusion: Both IR and inflammation were significantly associated with comorbidities of T2DM in a dose dependent manner. In addition, the coexistence of IR and inflammation may synergistically contribute to increased comorbidities of T2DM.
Risk of urinary tract infection symptoms recurrence in women
Authors: Chen Yi-Sheng , Yang Stephen Shei-Dei , Yang Chun-Chun , Chang Shang-Jen
Published: October 2021

Objectives:

Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms recurrence is common with estimated rate of 30%–50% within 1 year. The study aimed to evaluate the potential risk factors for symptoms UTI recurrence in women at outpatient clinic in a prospective fashion.

Materials and Methods:

This study was conducted from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2019. Women who visited urological clinics with symptoms suggestive of UTI were invited to fill the questionnaire including baseline characteristics and Urinary Tract Infection Symptom Assessment questionnaire. Mid-stream urine samples of the participants were collected for urine analysis and urine culture. Phone interviews were done at 12 months’ postclinic visit to inquire if the participants have any episode of UTI symptoms recurrence during the period of time.

Results:

Among the 188 eligible patients, 183 patients (age = 50.0 ± 15.3 years old) were included in the analysis. There were 44 (24%) participants had UTI symptoms recurrent episodes during the 12-month follow-up. Further multivariate analysis revealed that menopause (odds ratio [OR] = 4.89, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.63–14.68, P = 0.005), history of UTI-related symptoms within 1 year before the episode OR = 3.79, 95% CI = 1.29–11.15, P = 0.016) and Escherichia coli infection (OR = 4.81, 95% CI = 1.51-15.28, P = 0.008) were significant risk factors for UTI symptoms recurrence during the 12 months’ follow-up.

Conclusion:

Menopause, history of UTI-related symptoms within 1 year before this episode of UTI and E. coli infection in 12 months were potential risk factors for UTIs symptoms recurrence in women.
Delirium and Its Pharmacological Causes in Older People, Part 1
Authors: DeMaagd George A. , DeMaagd Daneen R. , Philip Ashok , Coalter Carli Ferrara
Published: October 2021

Delirium is a syndrome that can arise from many causes or underlying conditions, and though it has been reported in younger patients, it is more prevalent in older people, though it can occur in other age groups as well. Identifying delirium is challenging in older people because of the coexistence of underlying dementia or depression, which may further complicate the presentation. Drug-induced delirium is one of the major causes of delirium, and evaluation of this potential cause or contribution is an important component of the evaluation process, since it can lead to poor patient outcomes. This article will review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnostic process, and causes of delirium in older people, with a focus on the pharmacological causes.
Implementation of Pharmacist Reviews to Screen for Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Patients With Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Pearson Scott M. , Osbaugh Nicole A. , Linnebur Sunny A. , Fixen Danielle R. , Brungardt Adreanne , Marcus Alexandra M. , Lum Hillary D.
Published: October 2021

Objective:To describe two pharmacist-led initiatives aimed to reduce potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use in community-dwelling patients with dementia or cognitive impairment.Design:Retrospective, descriptive analysis of two clinical initiatives.Setting:Academic geriatric primary care clinics.Participants:Patients were included if they received a Memory Clinic pharmacist review May 1, 2017, to December 31, 2019, or a Living with Dementia (LWD) program pharmacist review November 15, 2018 to December 31, 2019 with provider follow-up within 6 months.Interventions:Both initiatives involved medication review by a clinical pharmacist to identify and make recommendations regarding medications that may contribute to cognitive impairment. The Memory Clinic served patients with concerns of cognitive impairment; whereas, the LWD program enrolled patients with an established diagnosis of dementia.Main Outcome Measure:Number of PIMs that could negatively impact cognition within each cohort. Additionally, 6-month implementation rates were analyzed for actionable pharmacist recommendations.RESULTS:Memory Clinic patients (n = 110) were taking an average of 2.4 PIMs; whereas, LWD patients (n = 40) were taking an average of 1.5 PIMs. Six-month implementation rates for all actionable pharmacist recommendations were 61.0% for the Memory Clinic and 42.4% for the LWD program. Specifically evaluating deprescribing recommendations, the 6-month PIM discontinuation rate was 63.6% for the Memory Clinic group and 60.0% for the LWD group.Conclusion:Pharmacists routinely identified PIMs during medication reviews, which led to successful recommendation implementation throughout multiple stages of cognitive decline. Both programs will continue to be adapted to ensure maximal impact.
LA NARRATIVA LITERARIA COMO ESTRATEGIA DOCENTE PARA LA ATENCIÓN DE NIÑOS Y NIÑAS CON TRASTORNO DEL ESPECTRO AUTISTA (TEA)
Authors: Saltos-Intriago Claudia Monserrate , Zambrano-Montes Lubis Carmita
Published: October 2021

La presente investigación, tuvo como objetivo analizar la influencia del uso de la narrativa literaria en las habilidades comunicativas de niños y niñas con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA). Los tipos de investigación utilizados son: No experimental, descriptiva, exploratoria y bibliográfica. Los métodos empleados fueron analítico - deductivo. Las técnicas aplicadas fueron una entrevista a un experto y encuesta a los docentes. Los resultados evidencian que los docentes aplican la narrativa literaria en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje en niños y niñas con TEA a través de la comunicación oral y escrita, y no verbal al expresarse por medio de signos no lingüísticos: expresiones faciales y corporales. Se concluye que el uso de la narrativa literaria influye en el proceso de la comunicación sea verbal o no verbal, se identifica que al comunicarse por medio del habla se logra que los estudiantes se comuniquen mejor, que practiquen los códigos orales y escritos, la lectura por placer, narraciones de cuentos, e historias teniendo el diálogo como eje para las interrelaciones educativas y sociales; donde los niños se beneficiarán adquiriendo aprendizajes significativos que les ayudará a desempeñarse como un ser complementario e independiente dentro de la sociedad.

Palabras claves: Estrategias metodológicas, habilidades comunicativas narrativa literaria; trastorno del espectro autista.
Shifting Paradigms: Rethinking Education During and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mbhiza Hlamulo Wiseman
Published: October 2021

It is uncontested that education systems globally are under constant pressure to respond to the changing needs of societies. The outbreak of Covid-19 has reminded us that the complexity of education needs responsive practices to facilitate effective teaching and learning across all levels of schooling globally. All over the world, the normative ways of teaching and learning evolved drastically in the first quarter of the 2020 academic year when teachers and students found online offerings to be the dominant option available as a consequence of the pandemic conditions. In South Africa specifically, students and teachers were thrust into virtual teaching and learning situations with the majority of them having no preparation for this shift. This conceptual paper considers education in the current and post-Covid-19 era as the greatest paradigm shift in the history of education. I examine measures taken by higher education institutions to support the provision of education to ensure learning continuation. In this paper, I provide some suggestions for carrying out educational activities during the continuing Covid-19 situation. Educational leaders need to rethink content creation and content sharing and establish working communities to meet the demands of the new paradigm in education.
Propuesta de una ficha diagnóstica para la incorporación de la Perspectiva de Género en la Educación Superior en México.
Authors: Carrillo Trujillo Carlos David , Echeverría Echeverría Rebelín , Evia Alamilla Nancy Marine
Published: October 2021

El presente trabajo expone el diseño, construcción y pilotaje de una herramienta para el diagnóstico institucional de género en las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES), consistente en una Ficha Preliminar para el autodiagnóstico o Diagnóstico rápido de la incorporación de la perspectiva de género y así realizar un análisis rápido inicial de las instituciones identificándose prioridades y fortalezas en relación con un proceso de transversalización de la perspectiva de género. La ficha se conformó en seis ejes: la percepción de la perspectiva de género, misión y visión institucional, funciones sustantivas universitarias, estructura organizativa, presupuestos y condiciones laborales. Su validación teórica radicó en un jueceo con expertos en temas de perspectiva de género, instituciones de educación superior y desarrollo organizacional.
Impacto de la educación universitaria en la formación de la identidad nacional.
Authors: Rodríguez Sánchez Eric Yoann , Ramos González Blanca Lilia
Published: October 2021

Este artículo tiene como objetivo dar a conocer el impacto que el estudio de lenguas extranjeras ha tenido en estudiantes universitarios en el concepto de identidad nacional. Tomando a la educación como elemento primordial en la concepción de las ideas sociales, mediante una metodología cuantitativa, se presenta el resultado obtenido de una encuesta aplicada a 150 estudiantes procedentes de diversos estados de México. Estos hallazgos invitan a la reflexión y al rediseño de los programas educativos actuales relacionados con el aprendizaje de Idiomas, Lenguas extranjeras o carreras afines que incluyen en su formación la historia nacional mediante el análisis y promoción cultural, tomando a la identidad nacional y profesional del mexicano como elementos que se complementan integralmente en su formación.
Realidades alternas: estrategias didácticas para el fomento del pensamiento crítico ante la hibridación educativa.
Authors: González Rodríguez Guillermo Isaac
Published: October 2021

El objetivo del trabajo se centra en establecer las principales estrategias didácticas utilizadas en la generación de pensamiento crítico que fomente las competencias necesarias para enfrentar la realidad de la pandemia COVID-19. Se utilizó una metodología de corte cualitativo con un método analítico interpretativo, que hizo uso de un par de instrumentos para su aplicación a docentes de tres instituciones educativas. Los resultados arrojan una panorámica respecto al uso de herramientas diversas que formaron parte de las estrategias docentes utilizadas. Se concluye que a la educación le esperan retos por enfrentar ante la llegada de un sistema hibrido y la necesidad de reformular las acciones y prácticas educativas.
Caracterización del aprendizaje de algoritmos mediante minería de datos en el nivel superior.
Authors: Duque Hernández Jonathan Isael , Rodríguez-Chávez Mario Humberto
Published: October 2021

La presente investigación se enfoca en el desarrollo de un modelo de caracterización de aprendizaje para estudiantes universitarios en el área de programación, basado en una taxonomía de nivel cognoscitivo de (Marzano, R. J., 2001). Se realizó una recopilación de respuestas de cuestionarios obtenidas de los estudiantes para un tratamiento y análisis de datos; de esta forma, obtener información necesaria y caracterizar el aprendizaje del estudiante identificando sus debilidades y fortalezas. Tras realizar pruebas se obtuvieron 5 agrupamientos que representan los niveles cognoscitivos, donde el 29% representa la mayor población en el primer nivel y el 13% se encuentra en el segundo nivel como la menor población.
Método para gestionar preguntas del tipo calculada simple y calculada de opción múltiple.
Authors: Segura Hernández José Alejandro , Hernández-Almazán Jorge Arturo , Machucho-Cadena Rubén
Published: October 2021

En este trabajo se propone un método basado en fórmulas para evaluar preguntas de tipo calculada simple y calculada de opción múltiple. El método realiza la conversión de fórmulas de notación infija a postfija, para su posterior evaluación y resolución. Las preguntas incluyen incógnitas que toman valores aleatorios basados en rangos o en conjuntos específicos de valores. Esto contribuye a la asignación de preguntas con valores independientes en la evaluación de cada estudiante, por consecuencia, las respuestas serán diferentes. El método es validado mediante la evaluación de un cuestionario (examen) que forma parte de un sistema, el cual tiene como finalidad gestionar el conocimiento de estudiantes en el área disciplinar de matemáticas de nivel universitario.
El Modelo de Enseñanza Personalizada: una propuesta para la Educación Física en tiempos de confinamiento.
Authors: Garduño Durán Jorge
Published: October 2021

La Educación Física se volvió más compleja por el confinamiento que provocó la pandemia del COVID 19, obligando a los docentes a adaptar las formas de enseñanza. El artículo presenta al Modelo de Enseñanza Personalizada como una propuesta de intervención docente para llevar a la educación física a los hogares de los alumnos de una manera innovadora, lúdica y creativa, tratando en todo momento despertar el interés y entusiasmo por el movimiento a pesar de la reclusión, para seguir contribuyendo a la formación integral de los alumnos. El modelo se apoya en las experiencias de un grupo de docentes a los que se les sugirió su aplicación, para valorar sus alcances y visualizar las necesidades que requiere su implementación.
El impacto de la ansiedad en deportistas profesionales.
Authors: Zaldívar Navarrete Maricarmen
Published: October 2021

El principal objetivo de este artículo es presentar de manera clara y concisa el impacto que tiene la ansiedad en el deporte a nivel profesional, con la firme intención de concientizar a los deportistas profesionales y a los que no lo son, de la importancia que tiene la salud mental. Los seres humanos por naturaleza sentimos y expresamos emociones, algunas de ellas son negativas, que nos llevan a tener episodios displacenteros que afectan, en menor o mayor medida el rendimiento fisiológico, y por añadidura, el deportivo. La idea es tener plena conciencia de la situación y buscar ayuda a tiempo que nos permita tener un rendimiento deportivo adecuado, que nos garantice el éxito profesional, personal y por supuesto deportivo.
Importancia de la realización de actividad física en la tercera edad.
Authors: Mosqueda Fernández Andres
Published: October 2021

El propósito de la presente investigación es examinar y conocer los benéficos de realizar actividad física de manera regular en las personas de la tercera edad. Se efectuará una búsqueda en diferentes bases de datos que se clasificarán en artículos según el grado de evidencia por el North of England Evidence Based Guideline Development Project. Esta revisión será cuantitativa de tipo descriptivo, donde se recolectará información sin aplicar algún instrumento de evaluación a la población, quienes serán adultos de 60 años en adelante. Para la recolección de datos se utilizarán artículos que estarán contenidos en una tabla con aspectos relevantes del mismo.
Modelos mentales en el estudio de caso Odebrecht como estrategia metodológica en la formación del jurista.
Authors: Merino Sánchez Wilson Yovanny , Luzuriaga Zurita Medardo Aníba , López López Roberto Rolando
Published: October 2021

Actualmente, en el caso del Ecuador, la carrera de Derecho necesita adoptar estrategias metodológicas nuevas para hacer más participativo y dinámico el aprendizaje. Una de estas innovaciones radica en la introducción de los modelos mentales como estrategia para el aprendizaje desarrollador durante el estudio de caso; por tanto, los autores se proponen como objetivo del presente artículo, ilustrar un estudio de caso optando por los modelos mentales como protagonistas del conocimiento y la información. Para ello se escogió un tema relevante como el “Caso Odebrecht” en Ecuador.
Experiencia educativa del alumnado con discapacidad múltiple y familia al inicio del confinamiento por el SARS-Cov2.
Authors: Ahuatzin González Alma Lidia , Sánchez Hernández Janeth , Martínez Mora Guadalupe , Flores Ramos Guadalupe , García Alvarado María de Lourdes
Published: October 2021

El propósito del estudio es presentar hallazgos de la experiencia educativa del alumnado con discapacidad múltiple y/o trastorno del desarrollo y familia al inicio del confinamiento por el SARS-Cov2. Participaron 25 mamás con niños de 4 a 13 años de edad, quienes completaron una entrevista que explora cuatro tópicos: estado emocional de niños y niñas, estado emocional y actitudinal: núcleo familiar, experiencia de la modalidad de educación a distancia y habilidades adaptativas adquiridas en casa. Los resultados muestran que, ante las emociones negativas, las madres aplicaron estrategias para poder adaptarse. Asimismo, se reportan avances en las habilidades adaptativas de los discentes bajo el modelo de educación a distancia. Finalmente, se muestran algunas áreas que se traducen en nuevos desafíos educativos.
Tecnoestrés en docentes de educación media superior en el contexto de confinamiento por COVID-19: Un estudio exploratorio.
Authors: Domínguez-Torres Lucía , Rodríguez-Vásquez Diana Jezabel , Totolhua-Reyes Bianca Areli , Rojas-Solís José Luis
Published: October 2021

Se analiza la prevalencia del tecnoestrés, algunas variables asociadas a este fenómeno y las diferencias significativas entre varones y mujeres. A través de un estudio cuantitativo, no experimental, transversal y exploratorio, 60 docentes de Puebla (México) que laboran en Educación Media Superior fueron seleccionados no probabilísticamente. Se halló sobrecarga tecnológica, intensidad de trabajo diario, tecno-invasión y consecuencias socioemocionales de trabajar fuera del horario laboral como algunos de los creadores de tecnoestrés; asimismo que los inhibidores parecen no ejercer su rol protector. El tecnoestrés encontrado en la muestra apunta a la necesidad de más estudios sobre el fenómeno durante y después de la pandemia.
Violencia contra la mujer y su influencia en las familias dentro de la ciudadela Muñoz Rubio en el año 2020.
Authors: Del Pozo Franco Patty Elizabeth , Cozzarelli Mora Adriana Lili , Unkuch Nantipia Nataly Marisela , Cruz Piza Iyo Alexis
Published: October 2021

La presente investigación se direcciona en determinar la incidencia de la violencia de género hacia la mujer en la ciudadela Muñoz Rubio – Cantón Babahoyo, por lo que no cabe duda de que es una situación preocupante. Impera la necesidad de que existan reformas dentro de nuestra sociedad, las mismas basadas en mejorar la cultura, los entornos sociales, educativos, familiares para lograr establecer la responsabilidad que el estado debe garantizar para que se logre el real buen vivir. Las leyes deben ser respetadas y se considera adecuado promoverlas con el sentido de protección real hacia la víctima no sólo en eficiencia sino por medio de su correcta ejecución.
Alternativa de investigación en los estudios de la comunicación: El acceso a la información pública y su privacidad como derecho humano en México.
Authors: Hernández Gómez Arturo Secundino
Published: October 2021

El acceso a la información pública, la transparencia y protección de datos personales sigue generando diferentes propuestas de leyes en diversos países. El objetivo del trabajo fue conocer la cantidad de artículos empíricos y teóricos, sus características en autoría, temática y diseños de investigación sobre los artículos de información pública y su privacidad como derecho humano en México. La metodología aplicada fue un diseño no experimental, transversal descriptivo, y el universo se compuso de 935 artículos. Se encontraron 197 artículos en DOAJ, 19 en SciELO, y 719 en Redalyc. Como conclusiones solo catorce publicaciones cumplieron con los criterios establecidos, hubo un promedio de 1.6 autores por artículo y se publican más artículos en la Revista Latinoamericana de Comunicación (28%).
Impacto de las ordenanzas municipales sobre la emergencia sanitaria COVID-19 en la ciudad de Babahoyo.
Authors: Peñafiel Palacios Alex Javier , Núñez Jaramillo Angela del Rosario , Altamirano Lombeida Jenmy Jescenia
Published: October 2021

El COVID-19 ha generado una situación sin precedentes. Para afrontar el embate de esta crisis hace falta liderazgo, visión y colaboración del gobierno central y los GAD para combatir la propagación de la enfermedad en los cantones. El COVID-19 ha sido catalogado por la Organización Mundial de la Salud como una emergencia en salud pública de importancia internacional (ESPII); por lo tanto, en la ciudad de Babahoyo, el Gobierno Municipal necesita garantizar a la población Babahoyense la seguridad ciudadana a través de las instituciones del Sistema Nacional Descentralizado de Gestión de Riesgos (SNDGR) para que apliquen planes de contingencia y medidas de precaución ante la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria.
Acercamiento a una Propuesta de Política Pública para mejorar la atención con respecto al mobbing en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.
Authors: Castillo Sánchez Yazmín , Karam Calderón Miguel Ángel , Ramírez Durán Ninfa
Published: October 2021

Se sabe que es relativamente común que aparezcan roces entre compañeros, jefes y subordinados; sin embargo, no se deben confundir situaciones caracterizadas frecuentemente por violencia psicológica, límite ejercido por una persona o en su caso por un grupo de personas, de forma metódica y durante un largo tiempo, contra una persona en el área laboral. En la búsqueda de información con respecto al tema en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, no se pudo encontrar alguna vía de atención formal, que diera respuesta a la atención específicamente del mobbing; por lo cual, se propone una investigación que presentará una propuesta de Política Pública, en la Universidad con la intención de mejorar la atención con respecto al mobbing.
Abordaje de la violencia de género desde la perspectiva de la normativa legal en tiempos de pandemia.
Authors: Yangali-Vicente Goldenmerg Raúl , Yangali-Vicente Judith Soledad , Cuba Carbajal Néstor , Silva-Narvaste Bertha
Published: October 2021

El estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el abordaje de la violencia de género desde la perspectiva de la normativa legal en casos peruanos más destacados en tiempos de pandemia. La metodología corresponde al enfoque cualitativo, con método inductivo en un estudio de caso. Se concluye a partir de un análisis profundo del abordaje de la violencia de género desde la perspectiva de la normativa legal en casos peruanos en tiempos de pandemia, que se ha vulnerado los derechos de la vida y la salud de numerosas víctimas, y se confirma que a medida que se daba el confinamiento social la tensión crecía y agudizaban los casos de violencia de genero.
Los recursos penales de impugnación en Ecuador.
Authors: Proaño Tamayo David Santiago , Vega Carrillo Diego Francisco , Chugá Quemac Rosa Evelyn
Published: October 2021

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar las características de los recursos procesales en materia penal en Ecuador. La metodología responde al enfoque cualitativo, el tipo de investigación es documental, y el método analítico permitió analizar bibliografía, normativa y documentos. Como resultados se identifica que Ecuador ha incorporado normativa penal que regula el derecho a impugnar un fallo o resolución judicial del que la persona se crea asistido, y existe normativa penal que regula el procedimiento de los recursos que existen a nivel horizontal y vertical en Ecuador.
Análisis sobre la prisión preventiva en Ecuador.
Authors: Proaño Tamayo David Santiago , Coka Flores Diego Fernando , Chugá Quemac Rosa Evelyn
Published: October 2021

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la prisión preventiva en Ecuador, ya que esta medida cautelar en el sistema penal suele usarse como la regla más no como la excepción. La metodología responde al enfoque cualitativo, el tipo de investigación es documental, el método analítico permitió analizar bibliografía, normativa y casos jurisprudenciales. Como resultados se identifica que Ecuador ha incorporado normativa penal sobre la prisión preventiva considerada como una medida cautelar excepcional, de la revisión de los casos Tibi vs. Ecuador y López Álvarez vs. Honduras, y ante la Corte IDH se determina que los jueces competentes aplican a priori la medida cautelar de la prisión preventiva, esto no se aplica de última ratio.
Derecho al Trabajo frente al Derecho a la Salud en la Legislación municipal de Machala por la pandemia de COVID-19.
Authors: Rodríguez Palma Vicente Arturo , Campoverde Nivicela Aníbal Darío
Published: October 2021

El COVID-19 es una enfermedad con altas tasas de propagación y mortalidad que ha propiciado a nivel mundial el establecimiento por parte de los gobiernos de medidas que limitan el ejercicio de los derechos fundamentales, en especial, el derecho al trabajo autónomo en espacios públicos. El Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD) Machala, que como mecanismo para garantizar el derecho a la salud ante la pandemia del COVID-19 promulgó una ordenanza municipal que restringe el derecho, y frente a ello, surgen las preguntas: ¿las decisiones administrativas de la institución deben centrarse únicamente en garantizar el derecho a la salud?, ¿cómo debería la administración municipal de Machala tratar las consecuencias de la pandemia de COVID-19 sobre el derecho al trabajo?