bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propuesta de Comunicación con Tecnología Óptica Pasiva en el Reparto “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” de Bayamo, Cuba: opción de estudio para los universitarios
Authors: Rodríguez Torres Manleys , Verdecia Peña Randy
Published: December 2019

El objetivo del trabajo consistió en diseñar una propuesta de comunicación para el reparto Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de Bayamo, Granma, Cuba. Para ello se tomó como campo investigativo 10 entidades y 1 061. Esta se basa en el despliegue de fibra óptica en el reparto en cuestión partiendo de la reutilización de la red de acceso existente. Dicho proyecto puede ser tomado como material de estudio por estudiantes universitarios. En la proposición de comunicación se concibe la inclusión de 9 MDU para dar servicios al sector residencial y 10 MDU para el sector empresarial, además, se incluye un splitter 1:32 y una OLT que se ubicaran en el sitio tecnológico y en el centro telefónico más cercano respectivamente. Para la marcha exitosa del trabajo se utilizaron métodos teóricos. La calidad de la propuesta de comunicación se verificó mediante el cálculo del presupuesto de potencia óptica, donde inciden las pérdidas provocadas por el equipamiento a utilizar. Se concluyó que con esta investigación se logra eliminar la demanda insatisfecha y permite que los clientes en sentido general puedan tener servicios de internet de banda ancha.

 Palabras claves: Fibra óptica, sector residencial, sector empresarial, presupuesto de potencia, demanda insatisfecha, centro telefónico, sitio tecnológico

 

A proposal of communication with passive optic technology in the section “Carlos Manuel de Céspedes” of Bayamo, Cuba: an option of study for the university students

Abstract

 The objective of the work consisted in designing a communicative proposal in the section “Carlos Manuel de Cespedes”, in Bayamo, Cuba. There were taken 10 enterprises as the field researching as well as 1 061 s houses. It is based in the spread of optic fiber in that section taking as starting point the re-using of the existing access network. This project can be taken as a material fo studying the university student. In the proposal of communication it is glanced the inclution of 9 MDU to give service to the housing sector and 10 MDU for enterprises, it is also included 1:32 splitter and OLT that will be located in the technological place and in the closed telephone center. Fort he successful trend of the work there were used some theoratical methods, the quality of the proposal of communication was verified through the calculus budget of optic power, where the roduced power joint together collapse. It was concluded that with this research it is achieved to eliminated the unccessful demand it permits the overall users could have internet services wide range.

 Keywords: optical fiber, housing sector, enterprise sector, power budget, unccessful demand, telephone center, technological place
Implementación de los sistemas de gestión de la red en dos universidades americanas.
Authors: Linares Alvaro Manuel José , Sánchez Parrales Ligia , Marcillo Parrales Kleber Germiniano
Published: December 2019

En este trabajo se describen tanto los diferentes pasos que se siguieron como las aplicaciones que se seleccionaron y emplearon para la implementación del sistema de gestión de la red, primero en Universidad de Granma, y luego en el Instituto Tecnológico Superior “Portoviejo” (ITSUP), empleando para ello software libre, también tiene el propósito de demostrar la factibilidad de la implementación de un sistema de gestión en cualquier institución. Actualmente, como resultado de este trabajo, Tanto la Universidad de Granma como en ITSUP, cuentan con un sistema para monitorear la red que ha contribuido a la disminución significativa de los tiempos de interrupciones por fallas en los servicios, detección de ataques, intrusos y programas malignos en la red y una optimización en el empleo de las Tecnologías de la Información, sobre todo, en el uso de los canales de transmisión de datos. Se demuestra que aunque a primera vista, un sistema de gestión puede resultar costoso, la inversión puede reducirse notablemente, empleando software libre, pues existe una amplísima gama de aplicaciones muy eficaces y completas, que se pueden utilizar sin pagar por su empleo, modificación o distribución.

Palabras clave: Gestión de Redes, Sistemas de Gestión de Redes, Monitoreo de redes, Modelos de Gestión de Redes

Abstract.

This work describes the steps followed and the applications that were selected and applied for the implementation of the network management system, first at the University of Granma and then at the ITSUP, using free software, is also intended to demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a management system in any institution. Currently, as a result of this work, both the University of Granma and ITSUP, have a system to monitor the network that has contributed to a significant decrease in interruption times due to service failure, detection of attacks, intruders and programs malignancies in the network and an optimization in the use of Information Technologies, especially in the use of data transmission channels. It is shown that, although at first glance, a management system can be expensive, investment can be significantly reduced, using free software, since there is a very wide range of very efficient and complete applications that can be used without paying for their use, modification or distribution.

Key words: Network Management, Network Management Systems, Network Monitoring, Network Management Models.
Percepciones frente al cáncer de pacientes, familiares y cuidadores atendidos en el Centro de Educación del Instituto Nacional de Cancerología ESE, en la ciudad de Bogotá.
Authors: Nereida Puerto Devi , Milena Manrique Sandra , Carvajal Ayda Milena , Carvajal Ayda Milena , Salazar Lida Janeth , Martínez Lina , Romero Pilar , Beltrán Inés Rocío
Published: December 2019

Introducción: Planear programas de control del cáncer basados en percepciones y conocimiento de pacientes y familiares/cuidadores, fomenta la participación, adherencia al tratamiento y reducción de ansiedad frente al tratamiento y pronóstico. Propósito: Identificar estrategias que brinden pautas para diseñar programas de educación, prevención y detección temprana del cáncer desde las   percepciones de pacientes, familiares/cuidadores. Materiales y Métodos: Desarrollo de 9 grupos focales: 5 con familiares/cuidadores y 4 con pacientes con cáncer, analizados con base en las categorías: conocimientos sobre la enfermedad, representaciones mentales, aspectos psicosociales y percepción sobre la enfermedad y percepciones sobre sistema de salud. Resultados: Los participantes refieren barreras de acceso para el diagnóstico temprano y continuidad al tratamiento y son conscientes que la detección oportuna mejora la supervivencia; perciben falta de habilidades de comunicación por parte de algunos médicos al momento de darles el diagnóstico, el cual fue asociado inicialmente – como es de esperarse- con muerte, pero luego con la aceptación de la enfermedad se resignifica como nueva oportunidad de vida, asociada a cambios positivos para el paciente y su familia. Se evidencia déficit en el conocimiento de la enfermedad, causas, tratamientos médicos; y paralelamente recurren a prácticas tradicionales (chulo, culebra cascabel, escorpión azul, etc.).Describieron miedos relacionados con pérdida de autonomía, dolor, síntomas y cambios físicos. Los cuidadores (principalmente mujeres), refieren estrés, agotamiento y abandono de actividad productiva; sugieren al personal de salud que se involucre más con la familia del paciente. Conclusiones: La planeación de programas para control del cáncer debe involucrar percepciones y conocimiento de pacientes y cuidadores, fortaleciendo la humanización de servicios, reducción de barreras y alfabetización en salud; se requiere fortalecer estrategias de cuidado a cuidadores de manera integral.

Palabras Clave: neoplasia, atención sanitaria, percepción, pacientes, cuidadores (DeCS).
Estrategia comunitaria de promoción en salud para la disminución del dengue
Authors: Figueroa Cañarte Fátima Monserrate , Quijije Ortega María , Bello Carrasco Lourdes , Loor Vega Patricia , Moreno María de los Ángeles
Published: December 2019

Resumen                                                                                              

El dengue desde hace muchos años ha sido una de las enfermedades transmitidas por el mosquito Aedes Aegypti  con mayor importancia en el mundo, considerando a América Latina como uno de los lugares con mayor propagación del dengue; el problema que se evidenció en esta investigación es la deficiencia en la aplicación de campañas educativas lo que incide en la propagación del vector, Jaramijó ha sido un cantón vulnerable ante la presencia de enfermedades vectoriales, afectando a su población que es susceptible por falta de conocimiento;constituyendo como objetivo general promover una estrategia educativa a través de acciones primarias y de vigilancia epidemiológica con participación y responsabilidad social que responda a las necesidades educativas de esta comunidad; el método que se utilizó es descriptivo porque permite recoger datos sin que los procedimientos de investigación alteren el objeto de estudio y como método empírico las encuestas como herramienta de recolección de información para saber el nivel de conocimiento de la población sobre dengue antes y después de la intervención; estas actividades se  realizaron entre octubre 2015 y octubre 2016 en el sector de villas del Miduvi, el universo fue de 500 habitantes y la muestra de 384 en base al valor de significancia del 5%, la estrategia comunitaria permitió reducir los focos de infección mediante la participación de la comunidad y la aplicación de acciones preventivas  comunitarias lo que contribuyó a mejorar la calidad de vida.

Palabras claves: Dengue, estrategia comunitaria, calidad de vida
Prevalencia de adolescentes embarazadas y su repercusión psicosocial atendidas en el hospital general jipijapa 2013
Authors: Villegas Chiriboga Margoth Elizabeth
Published: December 2019

La presente investigación está relacionada la maternidad en las adolescentes como problemas de índole psicológico y social lo cual repercute en la calidad de vida. El Hospital General de Jipijapa no cuenta con programas preventivos y/o seguimientos de casos para saber el impacto o repercusiones que existe  en las madres adolescentes. El objetivo será establecer la prevalencia en adolescentes embarazadas y su repercusión psico-emocional para sugerir programas educativos y preventivos en las unidades educativas del Cantón Jipijapa. Tomando como población a todas las mujeres embarazadas que acuden al Hospital General Jipijapa y como muestra  las adolescentes embarazadas de 12 a 19 años de edad que asisten al control en el área de Ginecología desde Enero a Diciembre 2013. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, observacional de prevalencia transversal, se utilizó como instrumento de apoyo las historia clínica y encuestas; los resultados obtenidos en este estudio en el análisis e interpretación se la realizo a través de Excel, SPSS versión 22.

 Palabras clave: Embarazo, Adolescentes, Tráumas Psicosociales

 Abstract

 summary: This research is related to teen motherhood as psychological problems and social issues which impact on the quality of life. The General Hospital jipijapa not have preventive and / or monitoring of cases to know the impact or implications that exists in adolescent mothers . The aim is to establish the prevalence in pregnant adolescents and their psycho - emotional impact to suggest education and prevention programs in the educational units jipijapa Canton. On the population to all pregnant women attending the General Hospital and as shown jipijapa pregnant adolescents 12 to 19 years old attending the control area Gynecology from January to December 2013. A retrospective, observational study was performed cross prevalence, was used as a tool to support the clinical history and surveys; the results obtained in this study is the analysis and interpretation conducted through Excel , SPSS version 22.
Valoración de la metodología de enseñanza de lógica de programación en la carrera de Análisis de Sistemas
Authors: Durán Pico Ulbio
Published: December 2019

Esta investigación se llevó a cabo con el objetivo de analizar los fundamentos epistemológicos de la metodología de la enseñanza de lógica de programación   en la carrera de Análisis de Sistemas, la misma se desarrolló en el Instituto Tecnológico Superior “Portoviejo”, Manabí, Ecuador, ubicado en la ciudad que lleva este mismo nombre,  en  el  período  comprendido  entre  septiembre  de  2013  y  marzo  de  2014, partiendo de las insuficiencias en el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje existentes en la materia lógica de programación de la carrera de Análisis de Sistemas; para ello se aplicó una encuesta a profesores y estudiantes, con la finalidad de valorar los factores que influyen en las dificultades existentes en el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje de la materia estudiada. Del análisis de los resultados de la encuesta, se detectó que las causas están en la falta del uso adecuado de las diferentes estrategias metodológicas, pues se trata de un grupo de docentes altamente especializados en su perfil con dominio del contenido científico, pero carentes de estudios pedagógicos.

 Palabras claves: Lógica de programación, métodos de enseñanza, fundamentos de programación

 Assessment of the methodology of teaching logic for programming in the major of

Systems Analysis

 

Abstract

This research was carried out in order to analyze the epistemological bases of the methodology of teaching the logic for programming in the major of Systems Analysis. It was made at the “Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Portoviejo, Ecuador", from September 2013 to March 2014. It is based in the insufficiencies in the teaching process that we can find therein the Subject of Logic for Programming in the Specialty of Systems Analysis. It was applied a   survey to teachers and students, in order to assess to the factors that influence the difficulties in the teaching and the learning of the subject studied. The results of the survey show that the causes of the problem are the lack of the proper use of different methodological strategies. Though it is a group of highly specialized teachers there is a narrow pedagogical knowledge.

 Keywords: logic for programming, teaching methods, foundation for programming
Potencialidades del protagonismo social del estudiante en relación comunitaria
Authors: Franco Alonso Edita Josefa
Published: December 2019

Dentro del protagonismo social estudiantil es la educación el principal eje rector para la integración del individuo y su relación con el contexto. Es así que contribuye a consolidar un  sistema  que  de  manera  intencional,  resalta     las  potencialidades  del  individuo modificando así su conducta a partir de los conocimientos adquiridos. Este artículo, permite mostrar e identificar cuál es el rol protagónico que el estudiante debe tener para hacer frente a un proceso social, marcado por los avances de la ciencia y la tecnología, permitiendo generar alternativas de formación, instrucción, enseñanza, capacitación, actualización e información,  que  ayuden     desarrollar  integralmente  las  capacidades,  habilidades  y destrezas, para trabajar en  la vida. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo en la escuela "Colegio Rocafuerte", ubicado en Manabí, Ecuador, donde hay una necesidad de profundizar en los problemas, las características del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje   y las nuevas posibilidades de la instrucción con el fin de contribuir a la formación integral del estudiante para enfrentar el trabajo en la sociedad.

Palabras claves: Potencialidades, estudiantes, protagonismo social, contexto, educación,  comunidad

 Potential social role of student community relationship

 

 Abstract

 The education is the outstanding axis in the individual integration of the student formation process and his/her relationship with the social context as well. This is the way that it contributes to the consolidation of a system that intentionally,  highlights the potentiality of the individual. Thus modifying its behavior from the acquired knowledge. This paper lead to an understanding and to identify the important role that the student should have to face in the social process in a modern world, marked by the progress of science and technology, and hence allowing to generate alternatives for the formation, tools for the instructions, the learning, the training, the upgrading and skills through which the individual have to face life. This research was carried out in “Colegio Rocafuerte” school located in Manabí, Ecuador, where there is a need to deepen in the problems, features of the teaching-learning process a new possibilities for the instruction in order to contribute to the overall formation to face work in society.

Keywords: Potentiality, students, social role, context, education, community.
Las matemáticas en el desarrollo de algoritmos computacionales en estudiantes de análisis de sistemas
Authors: Durán Pico Ulbio
Published: December 2019

El  objetivo  de  esta  investigación  fue  analizar  la  importancia  de  los     conocimientos matemáticos en el desarrollo de algoritmos computacionales en los estudiantes de la carrera de Análisis de sistemas del Instituto Tecnológico Superior Portoviejo ITSUP, Manabí, Ecuador.  En él se destaca  la importancia de la relación de la matemática con el desarrollo de competencias profesionales para la implementación de programas o software.  Para la puesta en marcha de esta experiencia se encuestaron 106 estudiantes, 7 docentes y entrevista a un experto en el área.   Los resultados del cotejo probaron que existe un bajo conocimiento matemático que limita la automatización de procesos aritméticos y lógicos. Se concluyó que para que exista un fortalecimiento en el aprendizaje de estructuras algorítmicas, debe fortalecerse el proceso de formación de la enseñanza de esta asignatura  desde los primeros niveles de la carrera.

Palabras claves: conocimiento matemático, algoritmo computacional, programación, proceso aritmético y lógico, enseñanza de matemáticas

 

 Mathematics in the development of computer algorithms in systems analysis students

 Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the importance of mathematical knowledge in the development of computational algorithms in students of the Career of System Analysis in the Higher Technological Institute ITSUP Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador. It stands out the importance of the relationship of mathematics to the development of skills for the implementation of programs or  software.  For the implementation of this experience 106 students and 7 teachers and surveyed interview to experts in the area were applied. The results proved that there is a low mathematical knowledge limiting the automation of arithmetic and logic processes. It was concluded that for strengthening the learning of algorithmic structures, it should be strengthened the formation process of teaching the subject since the early stages.

 Keywords:  mathematical knowledge, computational algorithm, programming, arithmetic and logical process, mathematics teaching
Análisis del impacto económico de las relaciones comerciales de ecuador con china en los años 2010 – 2013
Authors: Sornoza Parrales Gema , Gallegos Ventimilla Bárbara Marisol , Sornoza Parrales Diego
Published: December 2019

Este artículo explora las relaciones comerciales de Ecuador con China en el periodo 2010-2013, se centra en las líneas de crédito que el Ecuador ha obtenido para financiar sus proyectos. China es la segunda potencia después de Estados Unidos, el segundo consumidor de petróleo, el mayor exportador mundial y un país en busca de recursos naturales que hagan posible suplir su demanda interna. Ecuador por su parte es un país en vías de desarrollo que necesita financiamientos para realizar proyectos y utiliza como medio de garantía la materia prima que posee, el petróleo, para obtenerlos. El objetivo de la investigación es conocer el nivel de endeudamiento que el Ecuador tiene actualmente, además de determinar la existencia de beneficios para Ecuador.  Se utiliza el estudio de las balanzas comerciales, las ventajas y desventajas de cada proyecto, y las condiciones de los préstamos como métodos para obtener resultados. Las relaciones comerciales de Ecuador con China han crecido en los últimos años, debido a que China ha mostrado interés en los países latino-americanos y ha otorgado líneas de crédito. Sin embargo acorde a la investigación realizada se concluye que Ecuador se encuentra en una posición de desventaja en dichas negociaciones, principalmente por la venta anticipada de petróleo y la perdida monetaria que ello significa.

Palabras Clave: Balanza comercial, finanzas internacionales, impacto económico, relaciones comerciales, importaciones, exportaciones, petróleo

 

 ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ECUADOR'S TRADE RELATIONS WITH CHINA IN THE 2010 – 2013 PERIOD

 Abstract

 This article explores Ecuador's trade relations with China in the 2010-2013 period; it is focused in the credit lines that Ecuador has obtained for financing its projects. China is the second Largest Economic Power after the United States, the world's second oil consumer, the world's largest exporter and a country in search of natural resources to cover its domestic demand. Meanwhile Ecuador is a developing country that needs financing for projects and uses its raw materials as guarantee for funding. The aim of the research are to determine the level of debt that Ecuador currently has, in addition to determining the existence of benefits for Ecuador  The study of trade balances, the pros and cons of each project, and loan terms are methods used to obtain results. Ecuador's trade relations with China have grown in recent years, as China has shown interest in Latin American countries and has granted many credit lines. However, according to the research done, Ecuador is in a disadvantaged position in these negotiations, mainly due to the anticipated sale of oil and the monetary loss that it represents.

Keywords: Trade balance, international finances, economic impact, trade relations, imports, exports, oil
Propuesta de Red de Acceso Óptico para el Centro Histórico de Manzanillo, Cuba: instrumento de estudios para universitarios del sector de las telecomunicaciones
Authors: Verdecia Peña Randy , Rodríguez Torres Manleys , Rosabal Montero Dilber , Figueredo Fernández Leonel
Published: December 2019

La formación de ingenieros en el sector de las Telecomunicaciones en Cuba es un desafío para los educandos encargados de llevar adelante este proceso. La carencia de poder demostrar de forma práctica la utilización de la fibra óptica en las redes de accesos motivó a la realización de este proyecto. Para la investigación se tomó como campo de acción, el Centro Histórico de Manzanillo, Granma. El objetivo del trabajo fue proporcionar un instrumento para los estudiantes de esta rama. Se emplearon varios métodos que permitieron la profundización práctica. El instrumento consiste en una propuesta de red de acceso óptico para el Centro Histórico de Manzanillo. Esta aprovecha el terminal de línea óptica existente en el Centro Telefónico de la ciudad. Se valida la propuesta mediante el cálculo del enlace óptico en el que se consideran las pérdidas introducidas por los componentes de la red de distribución óptica. Se concluye que la propuesta garantiza el acceso a los servicios de banda ancha y permite la profundización de los contenidos con mayor eficacia y de forma práctica.

Palabras claves: instrumento de estudio, fibra óptica, enlace óptico, profundización de los contenidos

 

 Proposal for Optical Access Network To The Historic Center of Manzanillo, Cuba: Tools for University Studies Telecommunications Sector

 Abstract

  The formation of engineers on the field of communication in Cuba is a challenge for the teachers  in  charge  of  this  process.  The  lack  of  a  tool  for  having  a  practical demonstration  in  networks  of  the  optic  fiber  was  the  reason  of  the  project.  The Historical center of Manzanillo City in Granmma Province was taken as the research field. The objective of the work was to give an instrument for students on this specialty. There were used several methods which permitted a practical deepening . The tool consisted in a proposal ofa network of optic access in Historical Center of the city. This takes advantage of optic terminal of   line existing in the Telephone center of the city. The proposal was valued through the linking optic calculus, in which are considered the loses introduced by the components of the optic distribution network. It was concluded that the proposal makes possible the access to the services of band width, and this permits the students to deepen in the contents more efficiently an in a practical way.

 Keywords: study tool, optic fiber, optical link, deepening the contents
Construction of trisubstituted chromone skeletons carrying electron-withdrawing groups via PhIO-mediated dehydrogenation and its application to the synthesis of frutinone A
Authors: Li Qiao , Zhuang Chen , Wang Donghua , Zhang Wei , Jia Rongxuan , Sun Fengxia , Zhang Yilin , Du Yunfei
Published: December 2019

The construction of the biologically interesting chromone skeleton was realized by PhIO-mediated dehydrogenation of chromanones under mild conditions. Interestingly, this method also found application in the synthesis of the naturally occurring frutinone A.
Static Positional Nystagmus in the Healthy Vestibular System
Authors: Nelson M. Dawn , Mann Larissa , Nicholson Christine , Lehman Mark
Published: December 2019

Background:A repeat of the seminal 1973 study on static positional nystagmus (PN) using more accurate recording techniques.Purpose:The purpose was to further characterize PN and, using current data, introduce new clinical criteria for its identification.Research Design:Static
PN was recorded in ten positions with vision denied. Each position was analyzed using age, gender, presence, direction, and persistence of nystagmus while taking into account the number of beats and mean slow-phase velocity (SPV).Study Sample:One hundred healthy patients who were asymptomatic
with no known neurological disorders were tested.Intervention:No intervention was used.Data Collection:Analysis of variance, descriptive statistics, and confidence intervals were used to describe results.Results:Results showed 74% of normal participants had horizontal
nystagmus in at least one position. Only 7% of the observed nystagmus was persistent. The average SPV was 2°/sec. The mean number of positions in which nystagmus was observed was three. Neither age nor gender influenced the occurrence of nystagmus. Forty-three percent of the participants
had vertical nystagmus in at least one position; however, the SPV was 2°/sec or less.Conclusions:The present study demonstrated that intermittent or persistent PN in four or fewer positions should not be considered pathological when the SPV is 4°/sec or less (n = 100). Observance
of vertical nystagmus in one position should not be considered pathological if the SPV is 2°/sec or less. Suggested positions for positional testing should include seated-upright, supine, head right, head left, head-hanging, and the precaloric (30° supine) positions. Fixation when
PN is observed is indicated.
Potential drug-drug interactions in the psychiatric hospital: Frequency analysis
Authors: Kirilochev Oleg O. , Dorfman Inna P. , Umerova Adelya R. , Bataeva Svetlana E.
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Drug-drug interactions are an important clinical problem in pharmacotherapy. This study is focused on different types of drugs used in a psychiatric hospital.

Materials and methods: The pharmacoepidemiological study included the analysis of medical records of 500 psychiatric inpatients. The patients were divided into 2 groups: under 65 and over 65 years of age. All the drug prescriptions were analyzed to identify the combinations of drugs that can induce drug-drug interactions and determine their clinical significance.

Results and discussion: Over 77% of hospitalized patients were administered drug combinations that could induce drug-drug interactions, most of which were of moderate clinical significance. A reliable association was found between the patient’s age, the clinical significance of drug-drug interactions, and the pharmacotherapy structure. The most common irrational drug combinations were identified.

Conclusion: Timely analysis of drug prescriptions for potential drug-drug interactions can enhance the safety of pharmacotherapy and decrease the risk of adverse drug reactions in the psychiatric inpatient setting.
Le Samaritain, le bidonville qui voulait devenir un village
Authors: Cousin Saskia
Published: December 2019

Organisé autour de l’église de la Samaritaine qui lui donne son nom, ce bidonville de La Courneuve (France) rassemblait, en 2015, environ trois cent trente personnes installées depuis sept ans. Alors que tous les recours juridiques pour empêcher l’expulsion étaient épuisés, un collectif constitué d’habitants et d’intervenants militants (santé, droits, architecture, plaidoyer) a monté un projet de sortie progressive du bidonville. Doté de moyens et de nombreux soutiens, il avait pour ambition de préserver le Samaritain, mais aussi de proposer des innovations sociales, culturelles et urbaines ayant valeur d’exemple. Après plusieurs mois de luttes et une immense mobilisation de soutien, le Samaritain a été expulsé en août 2015 : il fallait faire place nette pour la « COP 21 ».
Self-Harm A Western Problem?
Authors: Waters Nora
Published: December 2019

To the Editor:

The article “The Needs of Adolescent Girls who Self-Harm” by Kimberly Cerdorian, RN, MA, LPC (August 2005, Vol. 43, No. 8, pp. 40-46) is excellent. [Click the View PDF icon for more.]
Complications of Pediatric Lensectomy in 193 Eyes
Authors: Chen Teresa C. , Bhatia Lini S. , Walton David S.
Published: December 2019

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
 To better define late complications and long-term visual outcomes associated with lensectomy surgery for pediatric cataracts.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
 Retrospective review of all patients seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist from 1970 to 2002. Patients were seen at a university-based clinical practice setting. This study defines the incidence of late post-lensectomy complications. Final long-term visual acuities were correlated with specific surgical complications and ocular and systemic anomalies.

RESULTS:
There were 193 eyes of 138 patients who had lensectomy for pediatric cataracts. The average follow-up time was 10.8 ± 6.7 years (range, 3 months to 31.3 years). The most common postoperative complication was aphakic glaucoma (20.2%) at an average of 3.4 ± 3.7 years after lensectomy surgery. At last follow-up, the median visual acuity was 20/40 in eyes without complications and 20/80 in eyes with complications.

CONCLUSIONS:
Aphakic glaucoma was the most common postoperative complication (20.2%). Most eyes with associated ocular and systemic anomalies and postoperative complications have poorer visual outcomes.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:6–13.]
Presumed Sterile Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection
Authors: Moshfeghi Darius M. , Kaiser Peter K. , Bakri Sophie J. , Kaiser Richard S. , Maturi Raj K. , Sears Jonathan E. , Scott Ingrid U. , Belmont Jonathan , Beer Paul M. , Quiroz-Mercado Hugo , Mieler William F.
Published: December 2019

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
 To report acute postoperative, presumed sterile endophthalmitis following intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA).

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
 Retrospective, interventional, multicenter study of patients with acute sterile endophthalmitis following IVTA injection.

RESULTS:
A total of 922 IVTA injections were performed. Eight eyes of 8 patients with presumed sterile endophthalmitis were identified. The incidence of endophthalmitis was 0.87% (95% confidence interval, 0.38% to 1.70%). Median time to presentation was 1.5 days (range, 1 to 7 days). Median presenting visual acuity was 20/563 (range, 20/80 to light perception). Initial treatment included vitreous tap and injection of antibiotics (n = 4), pars plana vitrectomy and injection of intravitreal antibiotics (n = 2), or systemic treatment alone with oral levofloxacin (n = 2). Six of 6 intraocular cultures were sterile. Median follow-up was 5.9 months (range, 4 to 9 months) with a median visual acuity at last follow-up of 20/75 (range, 20/40 to counting fingers).

CONCLUSIONS:
Acute presumed sterile endophthalmitis following IVTA injection presents early in the postoperative period. Visual outcomes are generally good.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:24–29.]
Early Treatment of Cystoid Macular Edema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion With Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide
Authors: Yepremyan Meher , Wertz Fleming D. , Tivnan Tim , Eversman Laura , Marx Jeffrey L.
Published: December 2019

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
 To determine the efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) in the early treatment of severe cystoid macular edema (CME) related to acute branch retinal vein occlusion.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
 Retrospective, non-comparative case series. Twelve eyes with severe CME (foveal thickness > 450 μm) secondary to acute branch retinal vein occlusion received IVTA.

RESULTS:
Average follow-up was 15.3 months. Mean visual acuity was 0.88 LogMar units (20/160) initially, 0.55 LogMar units (20/70) at 1 week, 0.46 LogMar units (20/60) at 1 month, and 0.49 LogMar units (20/60) at last follow-up. Visual acuity improved by 3 lines or greater in 42% of patients at 1 week, 50% at 1 month, and 42% at last follow-up. Average foveal thickness was 589 μm (range, 460 to 840 μm) at baseline, 237 μm at 1 week, 196 μm at 1 month, and 235 μm at last follow-up. All eyes showed reduction of foveal thickness as measured by optical coherence tomography. Eight eyes developed recurrent CME at an average of 5.5 months after initial IVTA injection. Ten eyes required additional intervention during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSIONS:
Early treatment of severe CME secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion with IVTA is effective in reducing foveal thickness as measured by optical coherence tomography and improving visual acuity. However, monotherapy with IVTA can be associated with a significant rate of recurrent CME.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:30–36.]
Special Report: Noninvasive Multi-Parameter Functional Optical Imaging of the Eye
Authors: Nelson Darin A. , Krupsky Sara , Pollack Ayala , Aloni Eyal , Belkin Michael , Vanzetta Ivo , Rosner Mordechai , Grinvald Amiram
Published: December 2019

Advancement in the treatment of blindness depends on the development of new technologies that enable early detection, follow-up, and treatment of disease. The authors describe direct, noninvasive imaging of four parameters: blood flow, blood oximetry, metabolic state, and hidden vasculature, particularly capillaries. These are functional parameters of the retina known to be degraded by retinal disease. The new Retinal Function Imager (Optical Imaging, Ltd., Rehovot, Israel) can image all four parameters as intrinsic reflectance intensity differences over the retina's surface. During the past 2 decades, imaging of small optical signals has been a powerful tool for high-resolution functional mapping in the neocortex. In this article, this technology is applied to the retina and demonstrates a general tool for noninvasively probing retinal function in many modalities. Imaging functional changes before anatomic consequences arise holds promise as a powerful tool for early diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:57–66.]
Diagnosis and Management of Allergic Rhinitis in Children
Authors: Brown Timothy
Published: December 2019

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common chronic diseases managed by pediatricians. It can result in a significant burden of disease for the patient and their family. This article reviews classification of this condition as well as its pathophysiology, mediated by a Th2 lymphocyte response. Methods of diagnosis via elicitation of a thorough history, focused physical examination, and testing for specific allergen sensitization are discussed. Treatment of this condition is examined, focusing on allergen avoidance and a variety of available pharmacotherapies. Finally, allergen immunotherapy modalities and their potential for disease-modifying effects as well as their potential risks and benefits are outlined.

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The Relevance of Parental Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pediatric Practice
Authors: Dowd M. Denise
Published: December 2019

Adverse childhood experiences affect a vast number of people, including the parents of the children we see as patients in our practices. Importantly, the trauma one experiences as a child affects not only health but also parenting style and ability, and thus is relevant in pediatric practice. Recent research has now established the significant relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) parents have before age 18 years and their children's health. However, considering a parent's past trauma and the toxic stress that may result is typically not considered by the pediatric health care provider. This article reviews new research investigating the relationship between parental ACEs and children, and its implications for pediatric practice.

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Pediatr Ann
. 2019;48(12):e463–e465.]
Telemedicine for General Pediatrics
Authors: Taylor Luisa , Portnoy Jay M.
Published: December 2019

The use of telemedicine (TM) to deliver health care has been growing throughout the United States and internationally through asynchronous and synchronous technology. It has proven to be an effective way of delivering health care at a distance. There are multiple ways that a practice can offer these services, from direct-to-consumer to consultations in ambulatory or inpatient services. TM can be used to deliver care in homes, schools, and virtually anywhere that a patient and provider can access technology. For rural communities, emergency departments and inpatient specialty consults that were not available previously are now routine. TM also has been proven to be effective in decreasing costs to patients and increasing access in pediatrics while providing high degrees of satisfaction among patients and providers.

[Pediatr Ann
. 2019;48(12):e479–e484.]
Litigare in tragedia: per una pragmatica del conflitto
Authors: Iurescia Federica
Published: December 2019

[it] Il presente lavoro ha come oggetto un tipo di conversazione, la lite, in un genere letterario, la tragedia romana, e ne offre un’analisi pragmatica. Partendo da una definizione del tipo di conversazione oggetto di studio, si applica alle attestazioni reperite nel corpus scelto l’approccio maturato entro il settore degli studi sull’im/politeness. Le osservazioni risultanti vengono messe a confronto con le tendenze rilevate in un precedente studio sulle liti nella commedia e nel romanzo latini, mettendo in luce convergenze e differenze.
Mito e storia nella mitografia di età imperiale: Lico πολέμαρχος (Apollod., Bibl. III 41)
Authors: Acerbo Stefano
Published: December 2019

[it] Il racconto della conquista del potere a Tebe da parte di Lico, fornito dalla Biblioteca, presenta alcuni elementi che sembrano far riferimento a istituti propriamente politici. L’elezione a polemarco, in particolare, può alludere a eventi storici della Beozia di IV secolo a. C. Tale allusione rappresenta un chiaro anacronismo rispetto all’universo che fa da sfondo ai racconti del mitografo, ma, in questo caso, non risulta estranea allo sviluppo narrativo della sezione in cui si trova inserita. Evidenziando una differenza qualitativa tra la sovranità legittima dei Cadmei e quella illegittima di Lico, Zeto e Anfione, il riferimento alla polemarchia contribuisce al piano compositivo dello ps. Apollodoro, che si fonda sulla continuità genealogica. Per tale ragione, l’anacronismo può essere qui considerato il risultato di una scelta autoriale, che mostra come anche i mitografi abbiano giocato un ruolo nell’iterazione tra tempo mitico e passato storico che si riscontra all’interno delle loro opere.
Tras los signos: deseo y narración en el escenario Web
Authors: De Salvador Agra Saleta
Published: December 2019

Nuestros pasos-signos en la Red, alojados en la gran memoria externa de la Web, nos redescubren como seres narrativos pero sobre todo desvelan nuestro anhelo de ser narrados. En nuestra acción narrativa Web, en nuestro vivir “facebookeando” –extensible a nuestro vivir “twitteando”, “blogeando” “googleando”, etc.– vamos dejando atrás huellas de una “historia de vida”. Una historia de vida que, como bien sostiene Cavarero (1997), siguiendo planteamientos arendtianos, confiamos a un otro/otra, a quien podrá contarnos. La esperanza biográfica, que subyace en nuestros intercambios comunicativos vía Web, será objeto de estudio, en un intento de dar cuenta del deseo presente en la actual proliferación narrativa online, esto es, del deseo de ser narrados.
As smart-cities e a arte pública. O contributo da curadoria no universo digital
Authors: Valente Catarina , Elias Helena
Published: December 2019

Assistimos à transição para uma paisagem urbana mediatizada. O impacto visual da arte pública alterou os padrões de consumo. As smart-cities reconheceram a arte pública como um fenómeno dinamizador do tecido urbano. A sua integração na cultura visual sublinha a importância da arte pública no contexto urbano e nos processos de significação simbólica. A curadoria promove uma mediação mais eficaz entre as instituições, a comunidade artística e os públicos das cidades. No entanto, as aplicações móveis que exploram as produções murais não aprofundam os conteúdos fornecidos ao utilizador. A curadoria digital enriquece a produção destes conteúdos e oferece estratégias que dialogam com as infraestruturas físicas e virtuais das cidades. O presente artigo apoia-se num modelo de investigação-ação das potencialidades da arte pública, contribuindo para o seu posicionamento nas instâncias física e virtual e para a evolução dos modelos de participação e de interação com as audiências, enquanto discute a importância da curadoria para a compreensão e legitimação dos processos artísticos inerentes à produção da arte no espaço público.
Pregnancy Vlogs and Online Victimisation of Women
Authors: Halder Debarati
Published: December 2019

Often it is told that womanhood comes to full circle when a woman becomes a mother. Being a mother either biologically or by way of adoption is indeed a unique experience because it not only gives the joy of nurturing another life, but it also may make the woman more responsible in every sense. For every woman, the phases of motherhood bring special moments. For some, these phases may start right from the day of conceiving; for some they may start when she decides to adopt a baby; for some they may start right from the moment of the birth of the baby. In this digital era, many couples (especially women) like to capture the moments of motherhood by making digital photo albums or vlogs. In India, this phenomenon is rapidly catching up. Pregnancy photo shoots, baby birthing photos and videos, newborn photo shoots, etc. are trending. YouTube and Instagram are the chosen platforms to upload such videos or images. YouTube especially provides a wonderful opportunity to easy creation of amateur vlogs.
Hawai‘i's Multicultural Contexts and Victim Participants' Information Shuttled for Restorative Reentry Planning Circles
Authors: Walker Lorenn , Goldstein Leela Bilmes
Published: December 2019

Hawai‘i is a multicultural island state that has been experimenting with a facilitated restorative reentry planning circle process for incarcerated individuals who meet with loved ones. The circle process considers loved ones' needs for repairing harm and the incarcerated person's needs for successful reentry including reconciliation with loved ones. When loved ones cannot attend a circle, they are invited to provide information over the telephone or by email to the facilitator who shares the information during the circle. This study analyzed participants' perceptions of how helpful it was for them to provide information about their needs having an incarcerated loved one. The authors predicted participants from high-context cultures would find the process less satisfying than those from low-context cultures, but the study found no differences. Despite identifying from a high- or low-context culture, all participants except one from a low-context culture found that providing shuttled information was helpful.
Cultural Context of Human Rights Violations Against Children in Asian Countries
Authors: Balakrishnan Kavitha
Published: December 2019

Asian countries have a culture that is diametrically opposite to European Culture. In India, China, Thailand, etc., mothers are more attached to their children than husbands. There are certain religious practices that amount to human rights violations. Chinese children are deprived of enjoyment to the fullest. Trafficking, disparities, problems in Tibet, etc. are causing serious threats to the lives of children in China. This chapter analyses human violation against children in some of the Asian countries. It is not easy to cover all the countries, so some countries that have representative character are included for a detailed study. This chapter analyses various cultural contexts that aggregate child victimization and also suggests measures to stop it.
Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
Authors: Omame Isaiah Michael , Alex-Nmecha Juliet C.
Published: December 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the emerging trends and applications of computing in libraries. It involves programming computers to do things, which if done by humans, would be said to require intelligence. The ultimate promise of artificial intelligence in libraries is to develop computer systems or machines that think, behave, and in fact rival human intelligence, and this clearly has major implications on librarianship. The application of artificial intelligence in the library has become pervasive. They include expert systems for reference services, book reading and shelf-reading robots, virtual reality for immersive learning among others. Although the incorporation of artificial intelligence in libraries can be perceived to alienate librarians from their users, it will probably help libraries do more rather than taking over the jobs of librarians. It will enhance their services delivery. Artificial intelligence will greatly improve library operations and services and will upgrade and heighten the relevance of libraries in an ever-changing digital society.
A Journey From Neural Networks to Deep Networks
Authors: Patel Priyanka P. , Thakkar Amit R.
Published: December 2019

The chapter is about deep learning fundaments and its recent trends. The chapter mentions many advanced applications and deep learning models and networks to easily solve those applications in a very smart way. Discussion of some techniques for computer vision problem and how to solve with deep learning approach are included. After taking fundamental knowledge of the background theory, one can create or solve applications. The current state-of-the-art of deep learning for education, healthcare, agriculture, industrial, organizations, and research and development applications are very fast growing. The chapter is about types of learning in a deep learning approach, what kind of data set one can be required, and what kind of hardware facility is required for the particular complex problem. For unsupervised learning problems, Deep learning algorithms have been designed, but in the same way Deep learning is also solving the supervised learning problems for a wide variety of tasks.