bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Medical Students’ attitude to the teaching of Medical Humanities
Authors: Schamroth Alan , Schamroth Joel
Published: April 2018

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. The teaching of medical humanities to medical students has internationally been regarded as valuable in contributing to a well-rounded medical education. Nevertheless, however valuable one believes the teaching of the medical humanities to be, unless the students perceive the teaching to be useful, relevant, important & interesting, it is unlikely that they will derive maximum clinical benefit from the experience. In this small study, 18 randomly selected first clinical year University College London Medical School students were exposed to humanities teaching during the afternoon session of their 9 days of the year spent in the community attached to a General Practitioners clinic. At the end of the year their views & impression of the teaching of poetry, philosophy of science, biomedical ethics, medical history, museum/art gallery visits & film was obtained. Overall, the students were very positive about their experience & rated all programme components very highly.
Promoting Accrual of Older Patients with Cancer to Clinical Trials: An Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Member Survey (A171602)
Authors: Freedman Rachel A. , Dockter Travis J. , Lafky Jacqueline M. , Hurria Arti , Muss Hyman J. , Cohen Harvey J. , Jatoi Aminah , Kemeny M. Margaret , Ruddy Kathryn J.
Published: April 2018

Background

There are multiple known individual- and practice-level barriers to enrollment of older patients with cancer to clinical trials, but little is known about how the clinical research workforce feels about potential higher-level strategy changes aimed to promote increased enrollment of older patients.

Subjects, Materials, and Methods

We invited all 11,351 Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology (“Alliance”) members to participate in an anonymous, web-based survey to examine awareness of current accrual patterns for older patients to clinical trials, to ascertain consensus on how to tackle enrollment challenges, and to provide the impetus for high-level changes to improve clinical trial accrual of older patients with cancer.

Results

During the period from February 28, 2017, to June 16, 2017, 1,146 Alliance members participated (response rate = 10%), including a national diverse sample of physicians, nurses, administrative/clinical research staff, and patient advocates with representation from community, academic, and rural sites. Overall, one third felt that >50% of clinical trial enrollees should be age ≥65, and 64.9% felt the Alliance could improve upon enrollment of older patients. The four most commonly ranked strategies to improve enrollment of older patients were creating more dedicated trials for this population (36.3%), minimizing exclusion criteria focused on comorbidity (35.5%), developing independent strategies for those aged ≥65 and for those aged ≥70 (33.2%), and requiring that most/all Alliance trials have a specific expansion cohort of older patients (30.0%).

Conclusion

We anticipate that the recommendations from >1,000 Alliance members will continue to propel important strategy changes aimed to improve accrual of older patients with cancer to clinical trials.

Implications for Practice

This survey of the Alliance for Clinical Trials membership sought opinions on potential, large-scale, national strategies to improve accrual of older adults with cancer. Consensus was found around multiple strategies, including creating more dedicated trials for older patients, developing less stringent eligibility criteria, and mandating expansion cohorts of older patients within broader Alliance trials. It is anticipated that the recommendations from >1,000 Alliance members will continue to propel important strategy changes aimed to improve accrual of older patients with cancer to clinical trials.
Immune cells and vasa vasorum in the tunica media of atherosclerotic coronary arteries
Authors: Zorc-Pleskovič Ruda , Pleskovič Aleš , Vraspir-Porenta Olga , Zorc Metka , Milutinović Aleksandra
Published: April 2018

In coronary artery disease (CAD), the disruption of the tunica media immune privilege manifests as increased leukocyte infiltration and the formation of vasa vasorum. We aimed to characterize the immune privilege status of the tunica media in human coronary arteries (CAs) with atherosclerotic plaques, by comparing the abundance and composition of immune-cell infiltrates within the individual arterial-wall layers, and by evaluating vasa vasorum neovascularization of the tunica media. The tissue samples were obtained from 36 symptomatic patients with diffuse CAD (aged 60–72 years) who underwent coronary endarterectomy. T and B cells, macrophages and endothelial cells in the CAs were detected by immunohistochemistry. Morphological analysis of CAs showed significant atherosclerotic changes in all specimens. In the media, we observed damage and loss of smooth muscle cells, destruction of the extracellular matrix architecture, and fibrosis. There were 43.3% of immune cells in the intima, 50% in the adventitia, and 6.7% in the media. In the media, 51.1% of the immune cells were T cells (p ˂ 0.001 compared to B cells and macrophages; ANOVA, Scheffe post hoc analysis), 23.5% were B cells, and 25.4% were macrophages. The number of vasa vasorum in the media was 1 in 38.9% of CAs, 2–3 in 36.1%, and ≥4 in 25% of CAs. Our results indicate that, in atherosclerotic CAs, the immune privilege of the media is disrupted by the infiltration of T and B cells, macrophages, and the presence of vasa vasorum.
Radiation diagnostics of arteriovenous erectile dysfunction: history and development
Authors: Kyzlasov Pavel S , Kasymov Bahtijar G , Al-Shukri Salman Kh , Iskakov Erbol A , Nugumanov Rinat M , Kuzmin Igor V , Muratov Timur M , Turgumbaev Timur N
Published: April 2018

The review article is devoted to the history and current state of radiation methods for diagnosis of arteriovenous erectile dysfunction. The indications, advantages and disadvantages of the diagnostic methods are presented. It is indicated that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography scan (CT scan) with intracavernous contrasting, which have the greatest sensitivity and specificity, are currently the optimal methods for radiation diagnosis of arteriovenous erectile dysfunction. (For citation: Kyzlasov PS, Kasymov BG, Al-Shukri SKh, et al. Radiation diagnostics of arteriovenous erectile dysfunction: history and development. Urologicheskie vedomosti. 2018;8(1):40-46. doi: 10.17816/uroved8140-46).
The endemic status of Anaplasma marginale in cattle, in Turkey
Authors: Isik N , Ekici O Derinbay , Sevinck F
Published: April 2018

This study was designed to determine the prevalence and endemic status of Anaplasma marginale in cattle in the province of Konya. A total of 700 cattle were randomly selected, categorized in different age groups (i.e. 0–6, 7–12, 13–24, 25–36 and >36 months) and examined in Kadinhani, Cumra and Beysehir provinces and in Konya city center. The presence of A. marginale was diagnosed by microscopic examination of blood smears and competitive ELISA (cELISA). Parasites were observed in 11.29% of blood smears, and 31.86% of animals were positive for antibodies against A. marginale. The rates of seropositivity in successively older age groups were 19.1, 24.39, 33.14, 44.21 and 37.36% respectively. The endemic status of the disease was determined by calculating the inoculation rate (h) of cattle in each age group. The h value was detected to be lower than 0.005 and the endemic status of A. marginale was found to be unstable. If the cattle in Konya province were vaccinated when they are 9 to 12 months of age, they could be protected during the seasons when the disease is prevalent.
Efficacy of Bacillus subtilis RX7 and Bacillus methylotrophicus C14 as probiotics on growth performance, digestibility, blood profile and fecal microbiota in weaned pigs.
Authors: Upadhaya Santi Devi , Lei Xin Jian , Serpunja Subin , Kim In Ho
Published: April 2018

A total of 60 weaned piglets (28-day old; [Landrace ×Yorkshire]×Duroc) were used to evaluate the efficacy of Bacillus-based probiotic on performance, digestibility, blood profiles, and fecal microbiota in weaned pigs. The piglets were randomly allotted to three treatments with 4 pens per treatment and 5 pigs per pen. Dietary treatments consisted of: CON, basal diet; BS, basal diet + 0.1% of Bacillus subtilis RX7; BM, basal diet + 0.1% of Bacillus methylotrophicus C14. The average daily feed intake (ADFI) was reduced (P=0.01) in BS and BM treatments compared with CON. The apparent total tract digestibility of energy was increased (P less than 0.05) in BS and BM compared with CON on day 14. The supplementation of probiotics led to increase (P less than 0.05) in fecal lactic acid bacteria counts on day 42. In conclusion, probiotic supplementation reduced feed intake, increased energy digestibility and lactic acid bacteria counts and numerically reduced Salmonella counts in weaned pigs.
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF CRANIOCEREBERAL TRAUMA
Authors: Krupin K. N.
Published: April 2018

Possibility of mathematical modelling of a craniocereberal trauma at blow by a blunt object to the occipital area of the loose head and falling backwards is considered.
ESTIMATION OF TIME SINCE DEATH IN THE LATE POSTMORTEM PERIOD IN FORENSIC MEDICINE (literature review)
Authors: Kil’dyushov E. M. , Ermakova Yu. V. , Tumanov E. V. , Kuznetsova G. S.
Published: April 2018

The article provides a review of the literature on the estimation of time since death in the late postmortem period. The possibility of applying in practice the criteria given in the literature is considered.
Documento e informação audiovisual: bases conceituais numa perspectiva neodocumentalista
Authors: Santos Francisco Edvander Pires , Farias Maria Giovanna Guedes , Feitosa Luiz Tadeu , Cavalcante Lidia Eugenia , Nunes Jefferson Veras
Published: April 2018

Este trabalho discute a produção do documento e da informação audiovisual em emissoras de televisão a partir da perspectiva neodocumentalista, caracterizada, sobretudo, pela produção de documentos digitais. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura sobre os principais conceitos de documento e documentação, com base em teóricos documentalistas que alicerçaram o rigor científico em Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação. O estudo analisa o construto teórico do neodocumentalismo a fim de entender a sua conceituação e introduzi-lo no seio da produção do documento audiovisual, com destaque para os recursos e as fontes de informação que subsidiam a documentação televisiva. Discorre acerca das dimensões que compõem os documentos audiovisuais: textual, sonora e visual, onde cada elemento possui significado e relevância própria enquanto informação. Contextualiza o ambiente das emissoras de televisão e apresenta os principais suportes físicos e digitais, dentre fitas magnéticas, discos e formatos de vídeo, que compõem os acervos dos centros de imagem. Discute a concepção do documento audiovisual nas empresas televisivas baseado na produção de documentos próprios, externos, primários, secundários e terciários. Conclui-se que há a necessidade de se desenvolverem estudos teórico-epistemológicos nacionais em Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação, que contemplem as especificidades do documento e da informação audiovisual.
Informação sobre saúde: letramento informacional e acesso aberto à literatura científica
Authors: Silva-Jerez Nelson Sebastian , Furnival Ariadne Chloe
Published: April 2018

O objetivo foi mapear como membros do público em geral, na cidade de São Carlos, interior de São Paulo, encontram, acessam, avaliam e utilizam informações sobre saúde encontradas na Internet. Um questionário foi disponibilizado online, sendo também utilizado como protocolo de entrevista com membros do público selecionados aleatoriamente. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística. Uma pontuação para o grau de “Letramento Informacional Cotidiano em Saúde” dos participantes foi gerada com base nas percepções dos participantes sobre suas competências na busca pela informação cotidiana. Embora prefiram obter informações de saúde a partir de fontes médicas e/ou científicas, em geral eles não têm confiança em suas habilidades para recuperar informações e avaliar sua confiabilidade. A credibilidade percebida das fontes de informação de saúde na Internet foi maior para artigos científicos disponíveis em acesso aberto, embora apenas um quarto dos participantes os use de fato. Muitos afirmam que usaram, ou usariam, informações de saúde disponíveis na Internet no processo de tomada de decisão, incluindo para mudança de médico. A relativamente baixa auto-estimativa dos participantes no que diz respeito a suas competências de letramento informacional em saúde poderia ser combatida com programas públicos diretamente destinados a minimizar esta percebida lacuna, baseados em políticas de acesso aberto à literatura científica.
Lithified transobturator tape mesh in the bladder: Case report
Authors: KIZILAY Fuat , ŞİMŞİR Adnan , ÖZDEMİR Turan , ÖZYURT Ceyhun
Published: April 2018

Transobturator tape (TOT) technique is one of the most commonly used techniques in Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) treatment. The most common complications of this technique in the long term are pain and dyspareunia. Bladder perforation is not a common complication of the TOT technique but, regardless, it is a catastrophic complication, therefore, routine cystoscopy should be done in this technique. In this report, we present a woman who presented with severe groin pain and was diagnosed with lithified sling material in her bladder. The patient was managed with open cystolithotomy and mesh excision.
Ekstübasyon aşamasında gelişen Takotsubo sendromu: Olgu sunumu
Authors: GÜNÜŞEN İlkben , DÜŞGÜN İrfan Tuna , ÖZDEMİR Özlem Yakut
Published: April 2018

Takotsubo sendromu sıklıkla yanlış tanı konulan, nadir bir hastalıktır. Sol ventrikülün apikal ve orta segmentlerinde geçici, reversibl bölgesel duvar hareket kusuru vardır ve elektrokardiyografi (EKG) değişiklikleri ile akut miyokard infarktüsünü taklit eder. Genellikle büyük bir duygusal stres veya ciddi tıbbi rahatsızlıktan sonra görülür, aynı zamanda cerrahi stresle de ilişkili olabilir. Perioperatif dönemin hastalarda stres oluşturduğu iyi bilinir ve özellikle genel anestezi sırasında akut miyokard enfarktüsünü taklit eden elektrokardiyografi değişiklikleri gösteren bir hastada bu tanı düşünülmelidir. Ekstübasyon evresinde meydana gelen Takotsubo sendromlu bir olgu sunmayı amaçladık.
Switchgrass Growth and Forage Quality Trends Provide Insight for Management
Authors: Sena Kenton L. , Goff Ben , Davis David , Smith S. Ray
Published: April 2018

Core Ideas

Switchgrass forage quality declines predictably throughout season.

Switchgrass biomass accumulates predictably during the season.

Seasonal biomass and forage quality patterns may permit flexible management.

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) has been identified as a valuable crop for biomass and liquid biofuels, as a viable summer forage for cattle, and as a dual‐use crop for both applications. The objective of this research was to evaluate trends throughout the growing season in biomass and forage quality of two switchgrass cultivars in central Kentucky over a 2‐yr period. Consistent with observed trends about these cultivars, Cave‐in‐Rock yielded moderate total biomass and had relatively good forage quality through early‐mid season growth. Alamo accumulated high total biomass, but demonstrated marginal forage suitability. This research produced trends predicting biomass and forage quality by accumulated growing degree days, and these trends will aid producers in managing switchgrass for biomass and/or forage utilization.
Targeting the Prokineticin System to Control Chronic Pain and Inflammation
Authors: Negri Lucia , Maftei Daniela
Published: April 2018

Prokineticin1 and prokineticin2 belong to a new family of chemokines identified in
several species including mammals and characterized by the presence of five disulfide
bridges.

These proteins signal through two G-coupled receptors (prokineticin-receptor1 and prokineticin-
receptor2) widely expressed in all tissues and involved in a large spectrum of biological
activities, including angiogenesis, hematopoiesis, immune processes, inflammation and
nociceptive transmission. Prokineticin2 is overexpressed in inflamed tissues and has a crucial
role in neutrophil dependent inflammation and hypernociception.

Following tissue inflammation, peripheral nerve injury, cancer, bone metastasis the expression
of prokineticin2 and of the prokineticin-receptor2 is increased also within dorsal root
ganglia and spinal cord. Prokineticin receptors, highly expressed in nociceptor endings and
dorsal root ganglia, exert a tonic activation of TRPV1 and TRPA1 contributing to peripheral
sensitization. Prokineticin2-induces activation of the prokineticin receptors in the spinal dorsal
horn and in activated astrocytes contributes to central sensitization and maintains chronic
and neuropathic pain.

Prokineticin2, acting on prokineticin receptors on monocytes, macrophages and dendritic
cells, induces chemotaxis and release of inflammatory and pronociceptive cytokines. Hence,
the prokineticin system represents a novel therapeutic target in chronic pain conditions.
Evaluation of the mechanism of action of prokineticin2 and the potential effectiveness of its
inhibition is discussed.
The Glutamate and the Immune Systems: New Targets for the Pharmacological Treatment of OCD
Authors: Marazziti Donatella , Albert Umberto , Mucci Federico , Piccinni Armando
Published: April 2018

Background:

In the last decades the pharmacological treatment of obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD) has been significantly promoted by the effectiveness of selective serotonin (5-HT) reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the subsequent development of the 5-HT hypothesis of OCD. However, since a large majority of patients (between 40% and 60 %) do not respond to SSRIs or strategies based on the modulation of the 5-HT system, it is now essential to search for other possible therapeutic targets.

Aims:

The aim of this paper was to review current literature through a PubMed and Google Scholar search of novel hypotheses and related compounds for the treatment of OCD, with a special focus on the glutammate and the immune systems.

Discussion:

The literature indicates that glutamate, the main excitatory neurotransmitter, might play an important role in the pathophysiology of OCD. In addition, a series of clinical studies also supports the potential efficacy of drugs modulating the glutamate system.

The role of the immune system alterations in OCD in both children and adults needs to be more deeply elucidated. In children, a subtype of OCD has been widely described resulting from infections driven by group A streptococcus β-hemolitic and belonging to the so-called "pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcus" (PANDAS). In adults, available findings are meager and controversial, although interesting.

Conclusion:

The glutamate and the immune systems represent two intriguing topics of research that hold promise for the development of open novel treatment strategies in OCD.
An Indian Desert Shrub ‘Hiran Chabba’, Farsetia hamiltonii Royle, Exhibits Potent Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Effect Against Iron- Overload Induced Liver Toxicity in Swiss Albino Mice
Authors: Basu Tapasree , Kumar Bipul , Shendge Anil K. , Panja Sourav , Chugh Heerak , Gautam Hemant K. , Mandal Nripendranath
Published: April 2018

Background:

Farsetia hamiltonii Royle, also known as Hiran Chabba grows in desert regions. It is widely used as folk medicine to treat joint pains, diarrhea and diabetes. However, its antioxidant and iron chelation abilities both in vitro and in vivo have not yet been investigated.

Methods:

The 70% methanolic extract of F. hamiltonii (FHME) was investigated for its free radical scavenging and iron chelation potential, in vitro. An iron-overload situation was established by intraperitoneal injection of iron-dextran in Swiss albino mice, followed by oral administration of FHME. Liver damage and serum parameters due to iron-overload were measured biochemically and histopathologically to test iron-overload remediation and hepatoprotective potential of FHME. Phytochemical analyses were performed to determine its probable bioactive components.

Results:

FHME showed promising antioxidant activity, scavenged various reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and chelated iron in vitro. FHME reduced liver iron, serum ferritin, normalized serum parameters, reduced oxidative stress in liver, serum and improved liver antioxidant status in ironoverloaded mice. It also alleviated liver damage and fibrosis as evident from biochemical parameters and morphological analysis of liver sections. The phytochemical analyses of FHME reflected the presence of alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids and tannins. HPLC analysis indicated presence of tannic acid, quercetin, methyl gallate, catechin, reserpine, ascorbic acid and gallic acid.

Conclusion:

Based on the experimental outcome, FHME, an ethnologically important plant can be envisaged as excellent antioxidant and iron chelator drug capable of remediating iron-overload induced hepatotoxicity and the bioactive compounds present in FHME might be responsible for its efficacy.
β-cell Regenerative Potential of Selected Herbal Extracts in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Attanayake Anoja Priyadarshani , Jayatilaka Kamani Ayoma Perera Wijewardana , Mudduwa Lakmini Kumari Boralugoda , Pathirana Chitra
Published: April 2018

Background:

Effective β-cell regeneration is a recognized therapeutic strategy in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Regeneration of β-cells could be achieved via exogenous natural sources as medicinal plant extracts. Medicinal plants selected for the investigation were Spondias pinnata (Linn. f.) Kurz, Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt and Gmelina arborea Roxb. The objective was to determine the β-cell regenerative potential of these plant extracts in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Alloxan monohydrate was used to induce diabetes (150 mg/kg, ip).

Methods:

Wistar albino rats were divided into six groups (n=6); healthy untreated rats (healthy control), alloxan-induced diabetic untreated rats (diabetic control), diabetic rats received the extracts (treatment groups) of S. pinnata (1.0 g/kg), C. grandis (0.75 g/kg), G. arobrea (1.00 g/kg) and diabetic rats received glibenclamide (0.5 mg/kg; positive control). The above treatment was continued for 30 days. On the 30th day, the rats were sacrificed and biochemical parameters were determined. In addition, histopathology and immunohistochemistry on the pancreatic tissue were done on the 30th day.

Results:

According to the results obtained for biochemical parameters, there was a significant increase in the concentrations of serum insulin and C-peptide in plant extracts treated diabetic rats (p < 0.05). The extract of C. grandis produced the highest degree of β-cell regeneration demonstrated through an increase in the number of islets and percentage of the insulin-secreting β-cells (75%) in the pancreas of diabetic rats (p < 0.05) based on the histopathology and immunohistochemistry findings.

Conclusion:

The results revealed that the selected extracts of C. grandis (0.75 g/kg), G. arborea (1.00 g/kg) and S. pinnata (1.00 g/kg) exerted β-cell regenerative potential in diabetic rats. The three plant extracts would be valued as natural agents of prompting the β-cell regeneration in vivo.
Odwieczna tęsknota człowieka za Bogiem
Authors: Jaroszek Zygmunt
Published: April 2018

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THE ROLE OF LIBRARY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Chaudhari Bhagvanhai H.
Published: April 2018

The role of library and librarian in recent era has changed as a result of techno-driven world. Library is considered ‘the heart’ of a university or an institute offering higher education. After independence, the University Education Commission (1948-49) as well as Education Commission (1964) emphasized the need of academic libraries in India and suggested certain measures for betterment and effective management incorporating its organization, the availability of staff, open access system as well as financial support. University Grant Commission played a vital role for betterment of libraries in higher education by establishing Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET). The SOUL (Software for University Libraries) developed by INFLIBNET centre, made available to its member free of charge, proved valuable in modernizing the entire set-up of academic libraries. The reservoir of Indian theses called Shodhganga, a database of thousands of theses from various universities across India has also become a chief source for researchers and academicians to seek the knowledge generated in various branches. The challenges like effective utilization of digital technologies, supporting access to Open Access Resources, etc. have not been overcome yet in every respect. The laws of library science designed by Dr. Ranganathan should be pursued firmly in a pragmatic manner. A quality education and research is not possible without a modernized library. Library is one of the major resources for the exchange of ideas. Academic and research work is very much preserved by library.
“Wish You Were Here”: Examining Characteristics, Outcomes, and Statistical Solutions for Missing Cases in Web-Based Psychotherapeutic Trials
Authors: Karin Eyal , Dear Blake F , Heller Gillian Z , Crane Monique F , Titov Nickolai
Published: April 2018

Background

Missing cases following treatment are common in Web-based psychotherapy trials. Without the ability to directly measure and evaluate the outcomes for missing cases, the ability to measure and evaluate the effects of treatment is challenging. Although common, little is known about the characteristics of Web-based psychotherapy participants who present as missing cases, their likely clinical outcomes, or the suitability of different statistical assumptions that can characterize missing cases.

Objective

Using a large sample of individuals who underwent Web-based psychotherapy for depressive symptoms (n=820), the aim of this study was to explore the characteristics of cases who present as missing cases at posttreatment (n=138), their likely treatment outcomes, and compare between statistical methods for replacing their missing data.

Methods

First, common participant and treatment features were tested through binary logistic regression models, evaluating the ability to predict missing cases. Second, the same variables were screened for their ability to increase or impede the rate symptom change that was observed following treatment. Third, using recontacted cases at 3-month follow-up to proximally represent missing cases outcomes following treatment, various simulated replacement scores were compared and evaluated against observed clinical follow-up scores.

Results

Missing cases were dominantly predicted by lower treatment adherence and increased symptoms at pretreatment. Statistical methods that ignored these characteristics can overlook an important clinical phenomenon and consequently produce inaccurate replacement outcomes, with symptoms estimates that can swing from −32% to 70% from the observed outcomes of recontacted cases. In contrast, longitudinal statistical methods that adjusted their estimates for missing cases outcomes by treatment adherence rates and baseline symptoms scores resulted in minimal measurement bias (<8%).

Conclusions

Certain variables can characterize and predict missing cases likelihood and jointly predict lesser clinical improvement. Under such circumstances, individuals with potentially worst off treatment outcomes can become concealed, and failure to adjust for this can lead to substantial clinical measurement bias. Together, this preliminary research suggests that missing cases in Web-based psychotherapeutic interventions may not occur as random events and can be systematically predicted. Critically, at the same time, missing cases may experience outcomes that are distinct and important for a complete understanding of the treatment effect.
Drama Based Social Emotional Learning
Authors: Usakli Hakan
Published: April 2018

This experimental study evaluates effectiveness of drama on social emotional learning. Social-Emotional Skills Perception Scale was applied to 255 elementary fourth grades. The students who got average and below average social emotional score were selected for experimental and control group. Those groups are equal in participant (42 each) and have approximately similar means in the study. Ten weeks interventions that are drama sessions about social emotional learning were presented to experimental group students. It is apparently seen that there is significant difference between experimental and control groups in terms of social emotional learning on behalf of experimental group. Social emotional learning is very important issue for a child not only in school life but also family and social life. Drama seems to be very effective tool teaching social emotional learning to the kids. Schools can add their curriculum drama based social emotional learning hours. Future studies recommend upon different socio-economic backgrounds and age groups.
The Retail Bank of Tomorrow: A Platform for Interactions and Financial Services. Conceptual and Managerial Challenges
Authors: Omarini Anna
Published: April 2018

Banking without boundaries will grow in the future, most of this because of digital business transformation. Banks need to re-interpret their business and look for a different managerial approach. A bright future for retail banks will depend above all on taking today the right actions for a long profitability, which are based on developing and reinforcing customer trust. The current account is the hook service for a bank to defend and reinforce from the competition, because it is the bank’s platform for entering and developing its business. At the beginning, the retail bank of tomorrow should look at developing value in core contents as well as orchestrating a platform strategy, but moving from a technology idea of platform towards managerial and economic dimensions of it. Because technology is nothing without a strategy.
Minería y territorio: acercamientos teóricos al campo de la historia ambiental a través de un estudio de caso
Authors: Panico Francesco
Published: April 2018

El objetivo del artículo es esbozar un marco epistemológico que sitúe al campo de la historia ambiental en el quehacer actual de las ciencias sociales y las humanidades. La metodología utilizada se define aquí como “hitos metabólicos”, porque está inspirada en el enfoque del metabolismo social. Los resultados apuntan a que, en el estudio de la historia ambiental, el objeto historiográfico concreto desempeña un papel fundamental en la definición del contexto epistémico de ese campo híbrido de la historiografía y, más en general, de los análisis sociales y ambientales.
LOS PARTIDOS POLÍTICOS EN LAS ELECCIONES DE CHIHUAHUA, MICHOACÁN Y DURANGO
Authors: Enciso Pérez Javier , Noriega González Alejandro
Published: April 2018

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CONVERSACIÓN SOBRE LA CIENCIA POLÍTICA EN LA ACTUALIDAD
Authors: López Montiel A. Gustavo
Published: April 2018

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Fascismo y fascismo dependiente
Authors: Cassigoli Armando
Published: April 2018

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Prensa y poder en México
Authors: Fernández Christlieb Fátima
Published: April 2018

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La Universidad y la insurgencia estudiantil.
Authors: Hoyo A. José Luis
Published: April 2018

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EL CAPITAL FINANCIERO Y EL PLAN BÁSICO DE GOBIERNO, 1976-1982.
Authors: Rosas Javier , Dupont Silvia
Published: April 2018

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EL HENRIQUISMO: ÚLTIMA DISIDENCIA POLÍTICA ORGANIZADA EN MÉXICO.
Authors: Rodríguez Araujo Octavio
Published: April 2018

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Relaciones de producción, clases sociales y producción agrícola en México
Authors: Fenner V. Ricardo
Published: April 2018

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El nuevo proyecto de Constitución cubana
Authors: Peschard Jacqueline
Published: April 2018

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1926: un aniversario
Authors: Vázquez Mantecón Carmen
Published: April 2018

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Los damnificados de Iztacalco
Authors: Rodríguez Erwin
Published: April 2018

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El fascismo y las contradicciones en el seno de la burguesía chilena
Authors: Fenner Vargas Ricardo
Published: April 2018

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FUNCIONALISMO Y SISTEMA SOCIAL.
Authors: Robles Martha
Published: April 2018

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LA ALIANZA POPULAR PARA LA PRODUCCIÓN: LOS LÍMITES DE UN NUEVO ESTILO.
Authors: Peschard Jacqueline
Published: April 2018

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LOS SECTORES DEL PRI: MATERIALES PARA SU ESTUDIO.
Authors: Rubio F. Luis
Published: April 2018

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LA NUEVA GEOPOLÍTICA.
Authors: Bulnes José María
Published: April 2018

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Quejas y fórmulas del hombre asfáltico
Authors: Delhumeau Antonio
Published: April 2018

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Los partidos y la reforma política en México
Authors: Rodríguez Araujo Octavio
Published: April 2018

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Braceros: instrumento de presión norteamericana
Authors: Vázquez Mantecón Carmen
Published: April 2018

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De la atomización a la unificación de la izquierda mexicana
Authors: Peschard Jacqueline
Published: April 2018

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Sobre la reforma política
Authors: Zavala Iván
Published: April 2018

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El petróleo: un recurso estratégico que debemos cuidar.
Authors: Ortiz Angeles
Published: April 2018

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DIMITROV, EL FASCISMO Y EL SIGNIFICADO DE LA LUCHA ANTIFASCISTA.
Authors: Vuscovic Pedro
Published: April 2018

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EL NUEVO DERECHO A LA INFORMACIÓN: ¿GARANTÍA INDIVIDUAL O DE PARTIDO?
Authors: Fernández Christlieb Fátima
Published: April 2018

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Santa Anna y la razón de Estado
Authors: Vázquez Mantecón Carmen
Published: April 2018

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Un programa educativo
Authors: Robles Martha
Published: April 2018

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NOTAS SOBRE EL CAPITAL MONOPOLISTA EN MÉXICO EN LA ÉPOCA DEL PORFIRIATO.
Authors: Rodriguez Erwin
Published: April 2018

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PROGRAMA RURAL Y REFORMAS EDUCATIVAS.
Authors: Robles Martha
Published: April 2018

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La Central Independiente de Obreros Agrícolas y Campesinos* (Una evaluación de su actuación en el contexto actual)
Authors: Sánchez Noriega María De los Ángeles
Published: April 2018

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LOS PROBLEMAS DE LA DEMOCRACIA POLÍTICA EN LAS SOCIEDADES OCCIDENTALES.
Authors: Paggi Leonardo
Published: April 2018

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MÉXICO EN LOS SETENTA: ESTADO, MOVIMIENTO OBRERO Y EMPRESARIOS
Authors: Millán Rene
Published: April 2018

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Reseñas
Authors: Campuzano Montoya Irma
Published: April 2018

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NICARAGUA: AL DÍA SIGUIENTE.
Authors: Arguedas Sol
Published: April 2018

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¿QUÉ BUSCAN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS?
Authors: Arguedas Sol
Published: April 2018

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LOS EMPRESARIOS Y EL RÉGIMEN POLÍTICO MEXICANO. LAS ESTRATEGIAS TRIPARTITAS DE LOS AÑOS SETENTA.
Authors: Luna Matilde
Published: April 2018

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MOVIMIENTOS SOCIALES EN MÉXICO (1968-1983). PANORAMA GENERAL Y PERSPECTIVAS.
Authors: León Samuel , Marván Ignacio
Published: April 2018

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EL CONCEPTO EMPRESARIAL DE SOCIEDAD CIVIL
Authors: Millán Rene
Published: April 2018

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NO ES LO MISMO AGRARIO QUE AGRIO NI COMUNEROS QUE COMUNISTAS, (LA UCEZ EN MICHOACAN)
Authors: Zepeda Jorge
Published: April 2018

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ARGENTINA: LA TRANSICIÓN Y SUS PROBLEMAS
Authors: Spagnolo Alberto
Published: April 2018

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EL PAQUETE DE RESCATE Y EL COMERCIO DE GRANOS MÉXICO-ESTADOUNIDENSE: ¿HACIA UNA NUEVA RELACIÓN ESPECIAL?
Authors: Vega Cánovas Gustavo
Published: April 2018

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COMENTARIOS POLITICOS
Authors: Molinar Horcasitas Juan
Published: April 2018

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EL CONSEJO GENERAL DE COLONIAS POPULARES DE ACAPULCO, 1980-1982.
Authors: Ramírez Sáiz Juan Manuel
Published: April 2018

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DEMOCRACIA Y PODER EN LA CIUDAD DE MASAS.
Authors: Mercado Ángel
Published: April 2018

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EL PRI Y EL SECTOR URBANO POPULAR DE LA CNOP.
Authors: Legorreta Jorge , Sil Marina
Published: April 2018

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LAS TEORÍAS DE LOS MOVIMIENTOS SOCIALES.
Authors: Melucci Alberto
Published: April 2018

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LOS PROBLEMAS DE LA DEMOCRACIA POLÍTICA EN LA SOCIEDADES OCCIDENTALES.
Authors: Paggi Leonardo
Published: April 2018

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DEMOCRACIA PARA EL DISTRITO FEDERAL: UNA HISTORIA ACCIDENTADA
Authors: Puga Cisneros Arnulfo
Published: April 2018

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75 AÑOS DE SINDICALISMO MEXICANO.
Authors: Sánchez Gutiérrez Pablo
Published: April 2018

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REFLEXIONES SOBRE LA PARTICIPACIÓN POLÍTICA EN MÉXICO
Authors: Ojeda Revah Mario
Published: April 2018

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MANIFIESTO DEL MES DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL PARTIDO NACIONAL REVOLUCIONARIO.
Authors: Políticos Estudios
Published: April 2018

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Fuentes Alternas de Energía
Authors: Domínguez Burguete Roberto
Published: April 2018

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Algunas Consideraciones sobre el Proceso de Modernización en México.
Authors: Mejia Nuñez Guillermo A.
Published: April 2018

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Agrupaciones y burocracias sindicales en México 1906-1938 (Leal Juan Felipe)
Authors: Fernández Santillán José F.
Published: April 2018

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La campaña electoral de Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas (del 15 de octubre de 1987 al 6 de julio de 1988
Authors: Meyemberg L Yolanda , Reveles V. Francisco
Published: April 2018

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"Austeridad y reconversión". Testimonios de la crisis, Vol. III, Estela Gutiérrez (Coord.)
Authors: Farfán Guillermo
Published: April 2018

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La presidencia norteamericana: Institucionalización e innovación
Authors: Márquez Padilla Paz Consuelo
Published: April 2018

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Apuntes pre-comiciales
Authors: Castañeda Jorge G.
Published: April 2018

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Teoría de la justicia
Authors: Córdoba Elias Juan Pablo
Published: April 2018

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EMPRESARIO: UN CONCEPTO ÚTIL
Authors: Puga Cristina
Published: April 2018

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JALISCO Y EL MITO DE LA TRANSICIÓN A LA DEMOCRACIA.
Authors: Rivera G. Cuauhtémoc
Published: April 2018

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SÓCRATES.
Authors: Suárez Íñiguez Enrique
Published: April 2018

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PRINCIPALES ORDENAMIENTOS JURÍDICOS EN MATERIA DE RELACIONES ESTADO —IGLESIA.
Authors: Ludlow Leonor
Published: April 2018

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EL MUNDO EN EL QUE VIVIMOS
Authors: Arguedas Sol
Published: April 2018

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La ciencia del derecho y la formación del ideal político, de Rolando Tamayo y Salmorán
Authors: Peschard Jacqueline , Hernández Laura , Sánchez Noriega Armengol Angeles
Published: April 2018

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JURGÜEN HABERMAS: DE LA UTOPÍA NEGATIVA DEL CONTROL TÉCNICO SOBRE LA HISTORIA A LA UTOPÍA EMANCIPADORA DE LA ESFERA PÚBLICA.
Authors: Meyenberg Léycegui Yolanda
Published: April 2018

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ÍNDICE ACUMULATIVO. 1977-1980
Authors: Arriaga Weiss David , Jiménez Zubillaga Ma. Soledad , Salcido Cañedo Patricia E.
Published: April 2018

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ARISTÓTELES Y CICERÓN O LA FILOSOFÍA DE LAS COSAS HUMANAS
Authors: Suárez-Iñiguez Enrique
Published: April 2018

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EL SINDICALISMO UNIVERSITARIO EN EL INICIO DE LOS NOVENTAS
Authors: Woldenberg José
Published: April 2018

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NOVEDADES BIBLIOGRÁFICAS
Authors: Valencia Laura , Valverde Karla
Published: April 2018

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DESPENALIZACIÓN DEL ABORTO, UNA URGENTE REFORMA
Authors: Limones Ceniceros Georgina
Published: April 2018

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NOVEDADES BIBLIOGRÁFICAS
Authors: Díaz Flores Alejandro
Published: April 2018

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UN ANÁLISIS DE LA POLÍTICA EXTERIOR NORTEAMERICANA EN LA ERA REAGAN
Authors: Favela Alejandro
Published: April 2018

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TROTSKY EN LA UNIÓN SOVIÉTICA DE HOY*
Authors: Weissman Suzanne
Published: April 2018

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¿Cómo transformar el Estado? Más allá de mitos y dogmas, de Bernardo Kliksberg
Authors: Valencia Escamilla Laura
Published: April 2018

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MAQUIAVELO
Authors: Suárez-Iñíguez Enrique
Published: April 2018

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LOS PARTIDOS POLÍTICOS Y SU DISCURSO MODERNIZADOR Y NEOCONSERVADOR: ARGENTINA 1983-1990
Authors: Mallo Susana
Published: April 2018

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EL PAN DESPUÉS DE MEDIO SIGLO: LOS LÍMITES DE LA OPOSICIÓN LEAL
Authors: Peschard Jacqueline
Published: April 2018

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EL ESCEPTICISMO POLÍTICO EN LA PERSPECTIVA DE LOS NUEVOS SUJETOS SOCIALES, LOS MOVIMIENTOS Y LA OPINIÓN PÚBLICA
Authors: Molina y Vedia Silvia Molina y Vedia
Published: April 2018

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EL PAPEL DE LAS ORGANIZACIONES CIVILES EN LA PROMOCIÓN Y DEFENSA DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS
Authors: Domínguez Yáñez J. Guillermo
Published: April 2018

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REFLEXIONES ACERCA DEL SOCIALISMO DEL FUTURO
Authors: Arguedas Sol
Published: April 2018

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Los partidos políticos, canalizadores de demandas, tensiones y conflictos políticos en América Latina
Authors: Gaytán Guzmán Rosa Isabel
Published: April 2018

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Hacia la firma de un Tratado de Libre Comercio en América del Norte
Authors: Muñoz Victor Manuel
Published: April 2018

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El Tratado de Libre Comercio: Aspectos generales
Authors: Roqueñi Carmen
Published: April 2018

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LOS EMPRESARIOS MEXICANOS EN EL TRATO DE LIBRE COMERCIO
Authors: Huacuja Mario
Published: April 2018

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TRABAJADORES Y TRATADO DE LIBRE COMERCIO
Authors: Limones Ceniceros Georgina
Published: April 2018

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LA FILOSOFÍA CLÁSICA DEL ESTADO MODERNO
Authors: De la Concha Gerardo
Published: April 2018

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SALUD, NEOLIBERALISMO Y PRIVA TIZACIÓN EN EL MÉXICO DE HOY
Authors: Eibenschutz Catalina , Tamez Silvia , Bodek Claudia
Published: April 2018

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HACIA LA HISTORIA. (Una reflexión política sobre el siglo XXI)
Authors: Alarcón Olguín Víctor
Published: April 2018

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LAS NUEVAS FORMACIONES POLÍTICAS EN ITALIA Y LA CIRCULACIÓN DE LA CLASE POLÍTICA
Authors: Albertoni Ettore A.
Published: April 2018

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¿EL ESTADO ALEMÁN CONTRA LA DERECHA?
Authors: Pont Vidal Josep
Published: April 2018

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REFORMA EDUCATIVA, AUTONOMÍA Y POLÍTICA EN LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR: EL CASO DE LA UNAM
Authors: Sabido Méndez Arcadia
Published: April 2018

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ENTRE LA REALIDAD Y LA LEY EN EL CAMPO MEXICANO
Authors: Sánchez Noriega María De los Ángeles
Published: April 2018

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REFLEXIONES SOBRE LA EVOLUCIÓN DEL RÉGIMEN POLÍTICO MEXICANO
Authors: Arias Marín Alán
Published: April 2018

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LA TITULACIÓN EN LA LICENCIATURA EN CIENCIA POLÍTICA (1955-1992)
Authors: Reveles Vázquez Francisco
Published: April 2018

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COLABORADORES
Authors: Rodríguez Araujo Octavio
Published: April 2018

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La construcción política de la ciudadania, 1982 - 1988. Enfoques desde la perpectiva histórica del ex-presidente Miguel de la Madrid
Authors: García Razo César
Published: April 2018

Este trabajo analiza diversos eventos que jugaron un papel destacado en la conformación de una sociedad más activa, demandante y democrática durante el periodo de gobierno de Miguel de la Madrid (1982-1988). En él se ofrece la perspectiva del ex-presidente, misma que frecuentemente es decartada, lo que deja fuera de estudio el punto de vista de quien, con un dejo de apreciable franqueza, aborda temas que permiten analizar muchos de los elementos que determinaron diversas acciones del gobierno en contra y a favor de esta ciudadanización. Finalmente, se acompaña este recorrido por una serie de reflexiones en torno al verdadero impacto que tuvieron las decisiones de este gobierno en la conformación de una nueva sociedad.
Mitos y leyendas de la política mexicana. La extensa mitología electoral
Authors: Bravo Ahuja Marcela
Published: April 2018

En el presente artículo, la autora elabora un estudio sobre los cambios que se presentan en el sistema político nacional a partir del análisis de la preferencia que se manifiesta en cada periodo de elecciones. Para la autora, la actitud que el elector ha mostrado en cada uno de los procesos de elección en los últimos 30 años permite trazar ciertas líneas de investigación sobre los cambios de patrones en México. Lo anterior, en su opinión, podrá enriquecer el ámbito de estudio de la política mexicana que en este momento en particular, requiere de estudios que permitan dar certeza sobre el cambio democrático.
El PRI ante la crisis electoral de julio de 2006: ¿lealtad institucional, traición o realpolitik?
Authors: Pacheco Méndez Guadalupe
Published: April 2018

En la elección presidencial del 2 de julio 2006, el Partido Revolucionario Institucional retrocedi ó al tercer lugar y abrió una crisis política. Los resultados electorales afectaron el equilibrio entre las corrientes internas del PRI. En este contexto, varios problemas se plantearon a la dirigencia partidaria y a los gobernadores priístas. Uno de ellos era cómo reaccionar ante la crisis política que se abrió el 2 de julio y qué rol darle al PRI en ese contexto. Otro tenía que ver con la designación de sus nuevos coordinadores legislativos. Estos dos problemas resultaban difíciles de resolver dada la compleja situación interna del PRI, la cual se caracterizaba por la existencia de tres núcleos de gobernadores que se disputaban el control de la agenda política y la distribución de los cargos partidarios.
Propuestas deliberativas para los partidos políticos y procesos electorales en México
Authors: Kaire de Francisco José Eduardo
Published: April 2018

El artículo ofrece un criterio instrumental que muestra a la deliberación y a la equidad políticas como los principios centrales de este sistema de gobierno. En la segunda parte, las instituciones que vienen implícitas en la aceptación de estos valores, elecciones proporcionales y decisión mayoritaria dentro de las cámaras específicamente, son analizadas en términos de su compatibilidad con el caso mexicano. En la tercera parte, las posibilidades de crear un ambiente deliberativo dentro de los partidos políticos son consideradas, mostrando la necesidad de llevar a cabo las reformas deliberativas a nivel de las instituciones del Estado.
Las teorías de los movimientos sociales y el enfoque multidimensional
Authors: De la Garza Talavera Rafael
Published: April 2018

A lo largo de casi todo el siglo XX, el concepto de movimientos sociales se ha ido transformando, actualizando sus premisas de acuerdo a las modificaciones en las formas de organización, de acción y de objetivos de los propios movimientos. El presente artículo tiene como intención realizar un recorrido, describiendo y analizando los cambios más importantes, con la intención de reflexionar acerca del estado actual del concepto y reconocer las nuevas tendencias en el estudio de los movimientos sociales.
El Informe Presidencial: de la opulencia al ocaso del presidencialismo
Authors: González Reyes Max
Published: April 2018

A decir del autor, el Informe Presidencial ha sido un elemento crucial para la vida política de México, debido a su importancia para el desempeño de la administración pública mexicana y los actores políticos que toman parte en su estructura. Existe un factor político crucial, vinculado con lo anterior, la orientación iodeológica del gobierno en turno influye en la dirección que toman las decisiones y las políticas públicas de la agenda nacional.
La reforma no será televisada
Authors: Arceo Contreras José Alejandro
Published: April 2018

Este ensayo analiza la más reciente legislación acerca de los procesos electorales en el contexto federal de México. Enfatiza la liga entre los medios de comunicación (especialmente la radio y la televisión) y el poder político. Una importante aseveración es que, en años recientes, las compañías de comunicación habían tenido una poderosa influencia sobre los poderes públicos. Los cambios electorales de 2007 responden para crear una situación más equilibrada.
Reuven Hazan y Gideon Rahat, Democracy within parties. Candidate selection and their political consequences
Authors: Flores Díaz Jorge Gerardo
Published: April 2018
Jean Meslier y su crítica al Estado político-religioso.
Authors: Márquez Gutiérrez Javier
Published: April 2018

A decir del autor, Jean Meslier es un autor poco conocido. Es un crítico del sistema político y religioso del siglo XVIII. Mal comprendido por Voltaire, podemos decir que incluso es más crítico que este autor. Su posición contra la religión y la política se adelanta a su época, proponiendo nuevas maneras de gobernar (un estado ateo socialista) y quitando a la religión de por medio. Este autor fue traducido al español en los años sesenta del siglo XX; sin embargo, no ha tenido aceptación alguna en la historia de la filosofía política universal.
Encuentro y superposición de agendas: la reforma política aprobada por el Senado en 2011.
Authors: Zamitiz Gamboa Héctor
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo tiene por objeto demostrar que la reforma política aprobada en abril de 2011, fue el resultado de acuerdos políticos logrados en el interior de la Cámara de Senadores, teniendo como eje las iniciativas presentadas por el Presidente de la República, en un contexto caracterizado por la disputa entre partidos políticos, con vistas a la sucesión presidencial de 2012.