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Análisis general del desarrollo e implementación de los mecanismos alternativos de solución de Controversias en México, de Cara al Siglo XXI
Authors: Serrano Muñoz Lourdes Guadalupe
Published: October 2019

El aparato jurisdiccional mexicano se ha caracterizado por la resolución de conflictos en un tiempo mayor a lo que la sociedad y la economía nacional necesita. Además, en ocasiones los fallos obtenidos resultan injustos para quienes instaron a los jueces. Este último punto es entendible, pues no existen mejores personas para entender un problema que las que lo están padeciendo. Sin embargo, no es lo que los justiciables desean.En ese sentido, el propósito de este ensayo es explicar de manera breve algunas características de los principales mecanismos alternos de solución de controversias que se encuentran vigentes en la legislación mexicana, así como destacar la necesidad y efectividad que prometen para el futuro del país.
Gobierno Abierto, Reforma de Estado y Modernización de la Gestión Pública: Alcances, Obstáculos y Perspectivas en Clave Latinoamericana, de María Cecilia Güemes y Alvaro V. Ramírez-Alujas
Authors: Flores Muñoz Angel Anibal
Published: October 2019

El texto explica de manera detallada el concepto de gobierno abierto, sus vertientes y como va ligada o de la mano con la necesidad de una reforma de estado y la aplicación de las nuevas tecnologías con enfoque modernista. En la parte introductoria se ubica el concepto en un entorno global para efectos de entenderlo en cuestión de forma y de fondo, pero haciendo la aclaración que se centrará en Latinoamérica. A nivel mundial se pueden distinguir esfuerzos dirigidos a impulsar gobiernos abiertos, o por lo menos acciones que presentan características acordes al fin del concepto en dónde se destacan iniciativas en varios países del mundo dónde el objeto es fortalecer o crear marcos jurídicos tendientes a garantizar el derecho de acceso a la información, transparencia y la apertura de datos públicos resaltando que el internet, las redes sociales y las nuevas tecnologías han impactado en la forma y en el fondo sobre el quehacer gubernamental.
Datos Abiertos: ¿Qué son y cuál es su utilidad? de Alejandro Barros
Authors: Ibarra Johnston María Trinidad
Published: October 2019

Según el análisis de Alejandro Barros, los datos abiertos son una práctica de mayor importancia, tanto en el ámbito público como privado. Muchos de los elementos y conceptos que plantea en este artículo aplican al sector privado en el que la rendición de cuentas es un elemento central de su gestión. Tal es el caso de organismos que administran dineros públicos (transferencias directos, subsidios y otras formas) Instituciones privadas que se deben a un grupo de personas, algunos ejemplos: empresas a sus accionistas, organismos sin fines de lucros a sus beneficiarios, por mencionar algunos.
Gobierno abierto y publicidad oficial: De la teoría a la práctica de Justine Dupuy y Haydeé Pérez
Authors: Yescas Figueroa Sofia
Published: October 2019

El tema aborda el concepto de lo que implica un gobierno abierto y cómo se ha tratado de impulsar y fortalecer, también habla de Fundar Centro de Análisis e Investigación y de su participación e impulso para la construcción de un gobierno abierto, tema que ha ganado mucha popularidad y protagonismo durante los últimos años.Los primero usos del concepto de gobierno abierto se identificaron hace más de 50 años, sin embargo su significado ha ido cambiando a lo largo del tiempo; de acuerdo con Harlan Yu y David G Robinson gobierno abierto puede confundirse y limitarse cuando es utilizado únicamente para hacer referencia a la información gubernamental abierta, siendo que en realidad este concepto es mucho más amplio al incluir políticas públicas en pro del acceso a la información, la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas.
Paridad de Género y Reelección: Un conflicto entre derechos ciudadanos
Authors: Grijalva Vásquez Octavio
Published: October 2019

La democracia es una construcción jurídica y el derecho es el instrumento necesario para forjarla y garantizarla, según Bobbio. Para entender este garantismo, abordaremos la construcción normativa de nuestro país, específicamente de las figuras instauradas a partir de la reforma político-electoral de 2014, tales como la paridad de género y la reelección, utilizando la metodología de la dogmática jurídica, y el concepto de ponderación. Esto permite realizar un esbozo de la situación venidera en la que ciudadanos y autoridades protagonizarán un interesante debate relacionado con la posible colisión entre derechos fundamentales y los nuevos postulados constitucionales, cuyo resultado no ha sido descifrado hasta la fecha.Y a la vez proponer una solución a la problemática planteada entre ambos derechos, en el contexto actual en el cual se enfrentarán buscando cada una sobreponerse al otro, producto de un ejercicio ilegítimo de los ciudadanos.
La importancia de los medios de Control Ciudadano e Institucional en el Sistema Nacional SNA y en los Sistemas Estatales de Combate a la Corrupción SEA
Authors: González Beltrones Adria Velia
Published: October 2019

Ayer como hoy en el marco de este I Congreso Nacional de Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas Municipal: Hacia gobiernos locales cercanos y modernos" cuyo eje temático en esta Mesa 4 es "el Régimen Municipal y el combate a la Corrupción " conviene recordar que si bien ha sido científicamente demostrado que uno de los grandes obstáculos para el desarrollo, lo es la corrupción3---- variable, sólida, que acorde a Reyes Heroles explica la miseria arraigada en la mitad de la población del orbe4 -- también es cierto que la participación ciudadana entre otras, es imprescindible para garantizar una mejor sociedad;
La participación social y la administración plural de Yolanda de los Reyes Alvarado
Authors: Amador Rivera Maria Elena
Published: October 2019

El pluralismo es un concepto que tiene aplicaciones en diversos ámbitos y que está vinculado a la pluralidad y convivencia de cosas muy distintas entre sí. Un sistema plural es aquél que acepta, reconoce y tolera la existencia de diferentes posiciones o pensamientos. En la esfera de la política, el pluralismo implica la participación de varios grupos sociales en la vida democrática. Esto quiere decir que el pluralismo valora y hasta promueve que sectores con diferentes ideologías formen parte de los procesos electorales o de la toma de decisiones de un gobierno. Un gobierno pluralista, en este sentido, no ejerce la representación monopólica de un solo sector social, sino que construye su poder a partir del diálogo y el debate.2 En el caso de nuestro país, donde el gobierno está organizado por niveles (federal, estatal y municipal), se torna imprescindible tomar en cuenta la participación de la sociedad, sobre todo a nivel del municipio donde las autoridades están más cerca de la comunidad y de sus necesidades.
Leyes Generales en México
Authors: Espinoza Valdez Odracir Ricardo
Published: October 2019

El incansable anhelo del profesional del derecho en la búsqueda de la justicia, hoy cuenta con herramientas de interpretación que van orientadas a fortalecer y dar certeza a los ciudadanos, seguridad jurídica no solo nacional, también internacional, dándole un valor rector a las LEYES GENERALES, es por lo que presentamos en este trabajo, en primer lugar una de las mejores interpretaciones al Artículo 133 Constitucional a cargo del Dr. Carpizo, quien destaca con claridad lo que consideramos fundamental, la "SUPREMACÍA CONSTITUCIONAL" y sus impactos en el desarrollo de la Sociedad Mexicana. Posteriormente hacemos una distinción clara y conceptual, definiendo lo que son las Leyes Federales y las leyes Generales, destacando lo vinculante internacionalmente hablando de las Generales, derivado de las últimas reformas constitucionales, presentando una jerarquización interesante, para finalmente acercarnos a una conclusión lo más apegada y coherente con la realidad jurídica que vivimos actualmente; Donde se violan los derechos humanos, es posible que el antecedente sean actos de corrupción, que atentan contra las normas Generales, luego entonces tenemos hoy, más instrumentos no solo nacionales, también internacionales para perseguir y sancionar a quien presuntamente comete actos de corrupción que como consecuencia violen derechos humanos, agregamos este tópico para ver los alcances de las Leyes generales en ese tema.
El consumo por nostalgia, un negocio creciente en Estados Unidos
Authors: Romero Vivar Natalia Guadalupe , Monterde Valenzuela María de los Ángeles
Published: October 2019

La relevancia que ha tomado para México el crecimiento del mercado hispano en los Estados Unidos es muy significativa, el incremento continuo de migrantes connacionales representa un nicho de mercado que demanda constantemente productos de origen mexicano, a este segmento se le conoce como “Mercado de la nostalgia” este concepto es utilizado para designar los hábitos de consumo compartidos por quienes se aferran a sus raíces cuando están lejos de su país de origen y hacen todo lo posible por consumir los productos que conocieron en su infancia, este grupo de productos comprende alimentos, bebidas, artesanías y artículos de regalo entre otros. Este mercado de consumidores potenciales se encuentra conformado por toda la población hispana que radica en Estados Unidos. Dentro de territorio americano los estados con mayor índice de hispanos son: California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Nuevo México, Nueva York , Nueva Jersey e Illinois, estos ocho estados contienen tres cuartas partes (74%) de la población latina de la nación. El mercado de la nostalgia representa para la Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresa Familiar la oportunidad de expandir su mercado, incrementar sus utilidades, diversificar riesgos y mercados. La concentración de hispanos en el estado de Arizona simboliza para la empresa familiar una oportunidad de negocio constante, ya que existen empresas que tienen la capacidad de abastecer el mercado en pequeñas cantidades.
Recuperación de activos ilícitos: análisis jurídico de la legislación internacional y nacional aplicable para México
Authors: Guillén López Germán , Encinas Islas Manuel Alejandro
Published: October 2019

El presente artículo aborda una de las problemáticas más emergentes de la justicia penal: la recuperación de activos ilícitos. La impunidad, la ausencia de consecuencias penales para ciertos sectores encumbrados de nuestra sociedad y por ende, la escasez de sentencias condenatorias, así como la poca frecuencia de logros en este rubro dan un espacio propicio para analizar la plataforma jurídica en la que, en nuestro país, maniobran los operadores jurídicos por lo que toca a la recuperación de activos ilícitos. Primeramente, se hace una breve introducción a elementos preliminares de los que resulta necesario contar con antecedentes.Posteriormente, se hace una revisión a las principales directrices de las convenciones internacionales vinculantes que rigen en la materia. Después, se hace un estudio de disposiciones y figuras que contempla para el tratamiento penal de estos supuestos el marco jurídico nacional. Previo a la finalización de la publicación se hace una aproximación a la aplicación de estos mecanismos en el escenario del combate a la corrupción. Finalmente, se presenta un apartado de conclusiones generadas durante la elaboración de la presente publicación.
Developing Impacts and Indicators for Sustainable Event Management Using a Triple Bottom Line Approach: A Study of Auto Expo
Authors: Singh Nripendra , Shalender Kumar , Joan Su Ching-Hui
Published: October 2019

Marked by the pressing need to make events sustainable, this study aims to develop impacts and indicators for a special category event—The Auto Expo—one of the largest automobile events hosted in India. The study begins with literature review of event evaluation on key indicators
of triple bottom line (TBL): economic, social, and environment. Historical roots of Auto Expo is also reviewed, which is then followed by a Delphi survey of experts from event organizers to auto professionals, and from academia to domain experts. A rigorous three-phase Delphi analysis is conducted
following which resulted into 18 impacts and 25 indicators related to Auto Expo. The study also delves into potential methods that could be employed for holistic TBL evaluation of Auto Expo. Key challenges and issues in this regard are mentioned as well as discussing the implications of the
research for stakeholders toward the end.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Selective First-Line Use of Biologics for Unresectable RAS Wild-Type Left-Sided Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Wong W.W.L. , Zargar M. , Berry S.R. , Ko Y.J. , Riesco-Martínez M. , Chan K.K.W.
Published: October 2019

Background: Evidence from a retrospective analysis of multiple large phase iii trials suggested that primary tumour location (ptl) in RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (wtRAS mcrc) might have predictive value with respect to response to drug therapies. Recent studies also show a potential preferential benefit for epidermal growth factor inhibitors (egfris) for left-sided tumours. In the present study, we aimed to determine the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (icer) for the first-line use of an egfri for patients with left-sided wtRAS mcrc. Methods: We developed a state-transition model to determine the cost effectiveness of alternative treatment strategies in patients with left-sided mcrc: 1. Standard of care; 2. Use of an egfri in first-line therapy. The cohort for the study consisted of patients diagnosed with unresectable wtRAS mcrc with an indication for chemotherapy and previously documented ptl. Model parameters were obtained from the published literature and calibration. The perspective was that of a provincial ministry of health in Canada. We used a 5-year time horizon and an annual discount rate of 1.5%. Results: Selecting patients for first-line egfri treatment based on left-sided location of their colorectal primary tumour was more effective than the standard of care, resulting in an increase in quality-adjusted life-years (qalys) of 0.226 (or 0.644 life-years gained). However, the strategy was also more expensive, costing an average of $60,639 more per patient treated. The resulting icer was $268,094 per qaly. A 35% price reduction in the cost of egfri would be needed to make this strategy cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold (wtp) of $100,000 per qaly. Conclusions: Selective use of an egfri based on ptl was more cost-effective than unselected use of those agents; however, based on traditional wtp thresholds, it was still not cost-effective. While awaiting the elucidation of more precise predictive biomarkers that might improve cost-effectiveness, the price of egfris could be reduced to meet the wtp threshold.
Cross-Canada Differences in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment and Acute-Care Use
Authors: Powis M. , Groome P. , Biswanger N. , Kendell C. , Decker K.M. , Grunfeld E. , McBride M.L. , Urquhart R. , Winget M. , Porter G.A. , Krzyzanowska M.K.
Published: October 2019

Background: Chemotherapy has improved outcomes in early-stage breast cancer, but treatment practices vary, and use of acute care is common. We conducted a pan-Canadian study to describe treatment differences and the incidence of emergency department visits (EDVS), edvs leading to hospitalization (EDVHS), and direct hospitalizations (HS) during adjuvant chemotherapy. Methods: The cohort consisted of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer (stages I–III) during 2007–2012 in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, or Nova Scotia who underwent curative surgery. Parallel provincial analyses were undertaken using linked clinical, registry, and administrative databases. The incidences of edvs, edvhs, and hs in the 6 months after treatment initiation were examined for patients treated with adjuvant chemotherapy. Results: The cohort consisted of 50,224 patients. The proportion of patients who received chemotherapy varied by province, with Ontario having the highest proportion (46.4%), and Nova Scotia, the lowest proportion (38.0%). Age, stage, receptor status, comorbidities, and geographic location were associated with receipt of chemotherapy in all provinces. Ontario had the highest proportion of patients experiencing an EDV (36.1%), but the lowest proportion experiencing H (6.4%). Conversely, British Columbia had the lowest proportion of patients experiencing an EDV (16.0%), but the highest proportion experiencing H (26.7%). The proportion of patients having an edvh was similar across provinces (13.9%–16.8%). Geographic location was associated with EDVS, EDVHS, and HS in all provinces. Conclusions: Intra- and inter-provincial differences in the use of chemotherapy and acute care were observed. Understanding variations in care can help to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and shared learnings.
Real-World Use of Trifluridine/Tipiracil for Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Canada
Authors: Samawi H.H. , Brezden-Masley C. , Afzal A.R. , Cheung W.Y. , Dolley A.
Published: October 2019

Background: Outcomes for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC) are improving with the introduction of new treatments. Treatment for patients who are still fit after failure of all available therapies represents a significant unmet need. In the present study, we analyzed real-world treatment patterns for patients enrolled in Health Canada’s trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) Special Access Program (SAP) and Taiho Pharma Canada’s Patient Support Program (PSP). Methods: Demographic information and clinical treatment data were collected from adults with mcrc who were previously treated with, or were not candidates for, available therapies and who were enrolled in the SAP and PSP. For all patients, FTD/TPI treatment status, discontinuation reasons, and prior therapies were examined. Results: The analysis included 717 Canadian patients enrolled in the FTD/TPI sap and PSP from September 2017 to October 2018. In that cohort, 59.7% were men, median age was 65 years, and median duration of therapy was 77 days (25%–75% interquartile range: 43–106 days). Of treated patients, 67.1% maintained the same dose for the duration of therapy; 28.0% had a dose reduction. On multivariable analysis, duration of therapy was not influenced by sex, age, province, RAS mutation status, or prior therapies. However, prior oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy (CAPOX or FOLFOX) appeared to be associated with higher rates of discontinuation because of death or disease progression. Conclusions: In advanced MCRC, FTD/TPI is a well-tolerated therapy. The large number of patients enrolled in the access programs within a short period of time is reflective of major clinical need in this area, with many patients being eligible and interested in pursuing treatment in the refractory setting.
Clinical Practice Guideline for Image-Guided Multimode Tumour Ablation Therapy in Hepatic Malignant Tumours
Authors: Wang Guang-Zhi , He X. H. , Wang Y. , Xu L. C. , Huang H. Z. , Wang Y. H. , Shen Z. , Qu X. D. , Ding X. Y. , Yang J. J. , Li Wen-Tao
Published: October 2019

Multimode tumour ablation therapy is a treatment method that combines cryoablation with radiofrequency ablation, guided by medical imaging technology and based on precise planning, targeting, monitoring, and control of the thermal energy delivered, with the aim of achieving a whole-body antitumour immune response to malignant tumours. To develop standardized criteria for the application of multimode tumour ablation therapy to malignant hepatic tumours, to facilitate actualization of the criteria in various hospitals, and to ensure therapeutic efficacy and safety, the Society of Interventional Therapy of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association and the Solid Tumor Theranostics Committee of the Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association assembled experts who specialize in oncology to discuss this treatment method and to arrive at a clinical practice consensus guideline for the indications, contraindications, and techniques of multimode tumour ablation therapy for malignant hepatic tumours.
Diagnosis and Pathologic Characteristics of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma—Review of Current Guidelines
Authors: Thomas C. M. , Asa S. L. , Ezzat S. , Sawka A. M. , Goldstein David
Published: October 2019

Background: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (mtc) is a rare malignancy of the thyroid gland, and raising awareness of the recommended diagnostic workup and pathologic characteristics of this malignancy is therefore important. Methods: We reviewed the current clinical practice guidelines and recent literature on mtc, and here, we summarize the recommendations for its diagnosis and workup. We also provide an overview of the pathology of mtc. Results: A neuroendocrine tumour, mtc arises from parafollicular cells (“C cells”), which secrete calcitonin. As part of the multiple endocrine neoplasia (men) type 2 syndromes, mtc can occur sporadically or in a hereditary form. This usually poorly delineated and infiltrative tumour is composed of solid nests of discohesive cells within a fibrous stroma that might also contain amyloid. Suspicious nodules on thyroid ultrasonography should be assessed with fine-needle aspiration (fna). If a diagnosis of mtc is made on fna, patients require baseline measurements of serum calcitonin and carcinoembryonic antigen. Calcitonin levels greater than 500 pg/mL or clinical suspicion for metastatic disease dictate the need for further imaging studies. All patients should undergo dna analysis for RET mutations to diagnose men type 2 syndromes, and if positive, they should be assessed for possible pheochromocytoma and hyperparathyroidism.
Lorentz Force Evolution Reveals the Energy Build-up Processes during Recurrent Eruptive Solar Flares
Authors: Sarkar Ranadeep , Srivastava Nandita , Veronig Astrid M.
Published: October 2019

The energy release and build-up processes in the solar corona have significant implications in particular for the case of large recurrent flares, which pose challenging questions about the conditions that lead to the episodic energy release processes. It is not yet clear whether these events occur due to the continuous supply of free magnetic energy to the solar corona or because not all of the available free magnetic energy is released during a single major flaring event. In order to address this question, we report on the evolution of photospheric magnetic field and the associated net Lorentz force changes in ARs 11261 and 11283, each of which gave rise to recurrent eruptive M- and X-class flares. Our study reveals that after the abrupt downward changes during each flare, the net Lorentz force increases by (2–5) × 1022 dyne in between the successive flares. This distinct rebuild-up of net Lorentz forces is the first observational evidence found in the evolution of any nonpotential parameter of solar active regions (ARs), which suggests that new energy was supplied to the ARs in order to produce the recurrent large flares. The rebuild-up of magnetic free energy of the ARs is further confirmed by the observations of continuous shearing motion of moving magnetic features of opposite polarities near the polarity inversion line. The evolutionary pattern of the net Lorentz force changes reported in this study has significant implications, in particular, for the forecasting of recurrent large eruptive flares from the same AR and hence the chances of interaction between the associated CMEs.
Risk factors for linezolid-associated thrombocytopenia and negative effect of carbapenem combination
Authors: Kaya Kılıç Esra , Bulut Cemal , Sönmezer Meliha Çağla , Ozel Özlem , Ataman Hatipoğlu Çiğdem , Tuncer Ertem Günay , Tülek Necla , Kınıklı Sami
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Linezolid is a synthetic antimicrobial agent with a broad spectrum of activity against virtually all Gram-positive bacteria. Although linezolid is generally well tolerated, the prolonged use of linezolid can lead to myelosuppression, including neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. The aim of this study was investigating the risk factors for thrombocytopenia in patients who received linezolid therapy.

Methodology: This retrospective study was performed on patients who received linezolid therapy between July 2007 and December 2017. Thrombocytopenia was defined as either a platelets count of < 100×109/L or a 25% reduction from the baseline platelet count.

Results: A total of 371 patients, (198 (53%) male and 173(47%) female were included into the study. Mean duration of therapy was 12.81 ± 5.19 days. Linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia was detected in a total of 111 patients. Using the univariate analysis advanced sex, serum urea concentration, baseline platelet level and low eGFR value were found to be risk factors for linezolid associated thrombocytopenia (p < 0.05). According to a multivariate analysis, patients undergoing carbapenem treatment combination therapy (p = 0.003) and with a baseline platelet level of < 200×109/L (p = 0.00) were found to have a high risk of developing thrombocytopenia.

Conclusions: Several factors may influence of linezolid associated thrombocytopenia. Platelet count should be monitored during therapy and thrombocytopenia should be kept in mind in patients with baseline platelet level of < 200×109/L, low eGFR, linezolid-carbapenem combination therapy.
Karyotype characteristics, chromosomal polymorphism and gene COI sequences of Chironomus heteropilicornis Wülker, 1996 (Diptera, Chironomidae) from the South Caucasus
Authors: Karmokov Mukhamed Kh.
Published: October 2019

The study presents data on the karyotype characteristics, features of chromosomal polymorphism and the gene COI sequences of Chironomus heteropilicornis Wülker, 1996 (Diptera, Chironomidae) from the South Caucasus. We found 8 banding sequences in the Caucasian population. Overall, The Caucasian population of the species can be characterized as having a low level of polymorphism. We found one new banding sequence hpiA2 in the banding sequence pool of Ch. heteropilicornis. We observed inversion polymorphism only in the arm F. The dendrogram of genetic distances by Nei criteria (1972) shows a clear separation of the Caucasian population from populations of Siberia. At the same time, the distance between populations of Siberia and the population of South Caucasus (0.379–0.445) almost reach the mean distance (0.474 ± 0.314) between subspecies (Gunderina 2001). Due to this, we can assume that the population of South Caucasus separated from Siberian populations at the level of subspecies. Constructed on data for COI gene sequences the phylogenetic tree estimated by the Bayesian inference shows that the sequences of Ch. heteropilicornis from the South Caucasus form a separate line in the general branch of Ch. heteropilicornis sequences. At the same time, calculated K2P genetic distances between Ch. heteropilicornis sequences from Norway and Caucasus (2.0–2.2%) do not exceed the 3% threshold for the genus Chironomus.
A new species of Baeomorpha (Hymenoptera, Rotoitidae) from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber
Authors: Huber John T. , Shih Chungkun , Dong Ren
Published: October 2019

A fossil species from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber, Baeomorpha liorum Huber, Shih & Ren, sp. nov. (Rotoitidae: Hymenoptera), is described and illustrated. Its relationship to other extinct and extant taxa of Rotoitidae is discussed. The location of the amber deposits in which this species was found is well south of the “Baeomorpha Realm” proposed by previous authors who suggested that the origin and diversification of Rotoitidae occurred in North Laurasia. Based on the Burmese specimens, we suggest instead that the most parsimonious explanation for the past and present distribution of the family is to assume that Rotoitidae is an ancient lineage of Chalcidoidea that was originally widespread in suitable habitats across both Laurasia and Gondwana and later became extinct everywhere except Chile and New Zealand where the two extant genera occur.
The Eumeninae (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) of Hong Kong (China), with description of two new species, two new synonymies and a key to the known taxa
Authors: Li Ting-Jing , Barthélémy Christophe , Carpenter James M.
Published: October 2019

A total of 38 species belonging to 26 genera of Eumeninae are recorded from Hong Kong, among which two new species, namelyAllorhynchium radiatumsp. nov.andOrientalicesa nigrasp. nov.are described and illustrated.Symmorphus tsushimanusYamane, 1990 is newly recorded from China and its female is firstly described. Eighteen species are newly recorded for Hong Kong.Antepipona ferrugineaKim & Yamane, 2003 is synonymized withAntepipona rufescens(Smith, 1857) (syn. nov.) andEumenes quadratus obsoletusDover, 1926 is synonymised withEumenes quadratus quadratusSmith, 1852 (syn. nov.). A checklist, a key and illustrations to Hong Kong Eumeninae are also provided.
Outbreaks of Tomostethus nigritus (Fabricius, 1804) (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinidae) on Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’ in Belgium
Authors: Verheyde Fons , Sioen Geert
Published: October 2019

In Western Europe the ash sawfly Tomostethus nigritus is known to occur at low densities on Fraxinus excelsior and is uncommonly reported as a pest species. However, we show here that outbreaks can occur on non-endemic trees such as F. angustifolia, and that the species is able to spread quickly using city infrastructure. At the visited localities near the city of Ghent, foliage of Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’ emerged approximately one month earlier than on F. excelsior. At the same time, changed climatic conditions in the last decade, i.e. higher temperatures in March, caused adults to emerge earlier. Synchronicity of the potential hosts and T. nigritus may therefore have altered, playing a crucial role in population dynamics. Future research should aim to confirm if the species dramatically declines in numbers after reaching its peak population level, an effect which was observed in previous studies, but for which there is still no satisfactory explanation.
Ottelia fengshanensis, a new bisexual species of Ottelia (Hydrocharitaceae) from southwestern China
Authors: Li Zhi-Zhong , Wu Shuang , Zhou Chun-Yu , Liu Yan , Hu Guang-Wan , Lehtonen Samuli , Wang Qing-Feng , Chen Jin-Ming
Published: October 2019

Ottelia fengshanensis, a new species (Hydrocharitaceae) from southwest China is here described and illustrated. Comparing its morphological features to putative close relatives O. guanyangensis, it has 3–4 flowers (vs. 2–5) each spathe, hexagonal-cylindric fruit, white styles (vs. yellow), green leaves (vs. dark green) and fruit tiny winged (vs. winged obviously). Molecular phylogenetic investigation of four DNA sequences (ITS, rbcL, trnK5’ intron and trnS-trnG) and the Poisson Tree Processes model for species delimitation (PTP) analysis, further resolves O. fengshanensis as a new species that is close to O. guanyangensis with distinct support.
Two new species of the genus Milnesium Doyère, 1840 (Tardigrada, Apochela, Milnesiidae) from Madagascar
Authors: Kaczmarek Łukasz , Grobys Daria , Kulpa Adam , Bartylak Tomasz , Kmita Hanna , Kepel Marta , Kepel Andrzej , Roszkowska Milena
Published: October 2019

The knowledge of the diversity and distribution of tardigrades on Madagascar is rather poor. To date, only 13 tardigrade taxa have been reported from this region (including oneMilnesiumspecies). We examined 46 specimens belonging to two new-to-science species of the genusMilnesiumdescribed herein using an integrative approach, including classical morphology and molecular marker (COI, ITS-2 and 28S rRNA) analysis. The species were found in two moss and lichen samples collected in the Ivohibory forest in Fianarantsoa Province.Milnesium matheusisp. nov., with claw configuration [3-3]–[3-3] and rather wide buccal tube, morphologically is most similar to:Mil. beataeRoszkowska, Ostrowska & Kaczmarek, 2015,Mil. bohleberiBartels, Nelson, Kaczmarek & Michalczyk, 2014,Mil. eurystomumMaucci, 1991,Mil. shilohaeMeyer, 2015 andMil. tumanoviPilato, Sabella & Lisi, 2016; however, it differs from these by morphometric characteristics.Milnesium wrightaesp. nov., by the presence of four points on secondary branches of claws IV, is most similar toMil. quadrifidumNederström, 1919. However,Mil. wrightaesp. nov.differs fromMil. quadrifidumby claw configuration ([4-4]–[4-4] inMil. quadrifidumvs. [3-3]–[4-4] inMil. wrightaesp. nov.), but also by the position of the fourth points on secondary branches of claws IV, which are located near the base of the claw in the new species and near the top of the claw inMil. quadrifidum. Genotypic analysis showed thatMil. matheusisp. nov.is most similar toMilnesiumsp. (28S rRNA),Mil. variefidum(COI) andMil. t. tardigradum(ITS-2) whileMil. wrightaesp. nov.is most similar toMilnesiumsp. (28S rRNA),Mil. variefidum(COI) andMil. matheusi(ITS-2). FiveMilnesiumtaxa are recorded from the African region, including the two new species from Madagascar reported in this study.
A new cecidogenous species of many-plumed moth (Alucitidae) associated with Cordiera A. Rich. ex DC. (Rubiaceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado
Authors: Moreira Gilson R.P. , Pereira Cristiano M. , Becker Vitor O. , Specht Alexandre , Gonçalves Gislene L.
Published: October 2019

Larvae of many-plumed moths (Alucitidae), especially in the world-wide genusAlucitaLinnaeus, 1758 are known as borers or gall-inducers on flowers, fruits and shoots of a few dicotyledonous families, including Bignoniaceae, Caprifoliaceae and Rubiaceae. However, there is no study available on the biology of the monotypic, Neotropical genusPrymnotomisMeyrick, 1931 except for its original description that was based on a single male, the holotype ofPrymnotomis crypsicrocaMeyrick, 1931 from Espirito Santo, Brazil. We describe here a second species for this genus,Prymnotomis cecidicolasp. nov.whose larvae induce galls onCordiera elliptica(Cham.) Kuntze (Rubiaceae), a dioecious plant with dimorphic inflorescences found in the Brazilian Cerrado, Planaltina City, Federal District. Adults, larvae, pupae and galls are illustrated under light and scanning electron microscopy. Galls are green, spherical, unilocular and develop individually onC. ellipticaflower buds. During development they look like fruits in shape and colour but are larger, do not have style scars when on female plants, and are induced also in male inflorescences. Pupation occurs outside the gall within a silk cocoon, presumably in the litter. A preliminary analysis of DNA barcode sequences including putative members of other alucitid lineages and Neotropical BINs (Barcode Index Number) supportsPrymnotomis cecidicolasp. nov.as an independent phylogenetic unit, with 12 to 18% divergence. Its nearest-neighbour was the BIN cluster 5 (BOLD:AAA0842) that includes specimens from Costa Rica.
Créativité et pratiques managériales au sein des agences conseil en communication
Authors: Mnisri Kamel , Mavoori Hareesh
Published: October 2019

Afin d’étudier les pratiques de gestion de la créativité au sein des ACC où la créativité est indispensable pour la pérennité de l’entreprise, nous avons mené un diagnostic sur la base des six domaines définis par un modèle de management socioéconomique développé par l’ISEOR 1 . Notre analyse a montré l’importance de la mise en œuvre d’un leadership créatif nécessaire pour stimuler cette créativité. L’analyse des dysfonctionnements liés à la gestion de créativité nous a permis de constater que certaines pratiques considérées inhibant à la créativité dans la littérature, sont en réalité des sources de stimulation du potentiel créatif.
L’impact de la gouvernance sur l’implication dans une démarche RSE en entreprise
Authors: Brédart Xavier , Bughin Christiane , Comblé Karin
Published: October 2019

L’objectif de cet article est de tester l’impact de l’application de certains principes dits de « bonne » gouvernance sur l’implication des entreprises dans une démarche RSE. Dans cette optique, nous avons appliqué une régression logistique à un échantillon d’entreprises belges pour lesquelles nous avons préalablement collecté, par le biais d’une enquête par questionnaires, des informations relatives, d’une part à l’organisation de leur conseil d’administration et, d’autre part, à leur implication dans une démarche RSE en détaillant les trois composantes suivantes de la RSE, à savoir, son management de la RSE, sa mesure et son pilotage, et le reporting non financier. Nos résultats rapportent une influence significativement positive de plusieurs mécanismes de gouvernance sur l’engagement des entreprises dans une démarche RSE. Cette étude est d’intérêt pour les investisseurs soucieux du caractère socialement responsable de leur investissement.
Interventions to Support Diversity in Nursing Education
Authors: McNally Kimberly , Metcalfe Sharon Elizabeth , Whichello Ramona
Published: October 2019

Background:

Despite increased awareness of the importance of cultural competence in the reduction of health care disparities, the nursing profession does not reflect the patient demographics of the United States. The purpose of this article is to report the results of a comprehensive review of the experiences of nontraditional nursing students in undergraduate nursing programs and the interventions used by nursing programs to increase their success.

Method:

Data from 13 studies were extracted, summarized, and synthesized. This review was organized using concepts from Jeffreys' nursing undergraduate retention and success model.

Results:

Nontraditional nursing students faced unique challenges when pursuing undergraduate nursing education.

Conclusion:

This review highlighted the need for continued efforts to support nontraditional students that pursue nursing education. Future research is necessary to identify and prioritize interventions that enhance nontraditional students' experiences and improve student outcomes.

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J Nurs Educ
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Faculty-Led Role-Play Simulation: Going Live to Teach Patient-Centered Care to Nursing Students
Authors: Powers Sharon Cole , Morris Melanie Hall , Flynn Heather , Perry Julie
Published: October 2019

Background:

Nursing education of patient-centered care (PCC) principles is recommended to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Role-playing simulations within safe classroom learning environments may increase student competence and confidence in delivering PCC.

Method:

This innovative strategy included course faculty brief role-play scenarios. Students received opportunities to analyze the effectiveness of the PCC portrayed, reenact the scenarios, and consider the value of the simulation in enhancing PCC knowledge and skills.

Results:

Following a scenario, students correctly identified ineffective PCC components, suggested alternative interactions, and demonstrated therapeutic PCC communication techniques during reenactments. During debriefing, students shared strategies for implementing PCC skills in nursing practice. In the clinical setting, faculty observed students applying PCC principles. Student course evaluations indicated role-play was an effective teaching method.

Conclusions:

Use of role-play simulation in prelicensure nursing education creates an engaging approach for reinforcing PCC principles, which may increase implementation of PCC in the clinical setting.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2019;58(11):665–668.]
Unilateral discectomy: outcomes, postoperative pain, complications
Authors: Mahboub Mojaz Fatemeh , Abdolhoseinpour Hesam , Akhavan Sigari Reza
Published: October 2019

In low back pain management surgery is currently commonly used with a new technique called minimally invasive discectomy, while open discectomy is still preferable in many cases. In this regard, the efficacy of tubular discectomy (TD) were compared with conventional standard lumbar disc procedure (conventional microdiscectomy). This study was performed as a clinical trial conducted on patients who were under TD and conventional microdiscectomy using unilateral retractor at Bou Ali, Mehrad, Laleh Hospitals during the years 2001 to 2017. The pain score was determined based on the use of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaires (RMQ) and mean Oswestry disability index (ODI) were also calculated. Our findings revealed that the two groups were similar in terms of demographic characteristics (age, sex, body mass index, etc.) (p> 0.05). The findings indicated the superiority of TD over the classic approach. The mean scores of ODI in conventional microdiscectomy and TD groups were reported as 12.53 ± 7.09 and 9.51 ± 7.83, respectively. ODI revealed that patients with TD surgery had less disability in lifting objects, sitting, standing, and traveling. In the conventional microdiscectomy group, 12 (20%) patients were affected by complications of surgery, but no complication was reported in any patient with TD (p = 0.000). The mean index of Roland Morris disability in the conventional microdiscectomy and TD groups were estimated to be 6.033 ± 2.98 and 3.73 ± 3.25 (p = 0.000). However, both groups did not differ in terms of visual scores for pain and relapse (p > 0.05). Our study demonstrates that disease relapse within 6 months after the surgery, the RMQ and the ODI values were significantly better in TD than the other group.
A rare case of bleeding duodenal varices from superior mesenteric vein obstruction -treated with transhepatic recanalization and stent placement
Authors: Bhat Ambarish P , Davis Ryan M , Bryan William D
Published: October 2019

Ectopic varices are complex and highly variable entities that are not fully understood. Duodenal varices from pancreatitis have rarely been reported. Ectopic varices have much higher bleeding rates than the more common gastro-esophageal varices, and are associated with higher mortality. The ideal management of this difficult problem is not only to ensure prompt hemostasis, but also address the etiology or hemodynamics of the ectopic varices. We discuss the endovascular management of bleeding duodenal varices, which developed from superior mesenteric vein occlusion, following repeated attacks of pancreatitis. This unusual case was managed by a multidisciplinary collaborative approach between the gastrointestinal service and Interventional radiology. The classification system for ectopic varices and management options has been discussed in some detail. Medium term follow-up (8 months), at the time of this writing, showed that the patient is doing well, without interval hematemesis, imaging findings of recurrent/new varices or stent occlusion.
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis - A case report
Authors: Parry Arshed Hussain , Wani Abdul Haseeb , Bashir Muiez , Gojwari Tariq A
Published: October 2019

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting from a defective enzyme in bile acid synthesis pathway leading to neurological, ocular, vascular, and musculoskeletal symptoms from deposition of cholestanol and cholesterol in these tissues. We present clinical and imaging features of a 32-year-old female who presented with mental retardation, gait instability and swelling along posterior aspect of both ankles. Imaging studies were performed which revealed spectrum of CTX findings in brain and tendons. Subsequently the diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy and laboratory tests.
Analysis of the Levels of Alteration of Aquifers Caused by the Installation of Wind Farms on Dunes on the Coast of Ceará, Brazil
Authors: Gomes Maria Da Conceição Rabelo , Gorayeb Adryane , Souza Dimas De Brito , Silva Raquel Morais
Published: October 2019

This research evaluated the levels of alteration of aquifers caused by installation of wind farms on dunes on the coast of Ceará, using the GOD and POSH methods of vulnerability, underground flow, and the application of multivariate analysis to subsidize the monitoring of groundwater quality in the area. There were three stages of field study: registering the wells and pollution sources, measuring the water levels, and groundwater sampling for laboratory analysis. The results obtained with the GOD method demonstrate the predominance of moderate- to high natural vulnerability of the aquifer to pollution in the areas close to the wind park in the district of Amarelas (Xavier and Ziu beach) and revealed high pollution loads according to the POSH method. The directional vectors of the underground flow are meaningful for Xavier Beach (high vulnerability), the center of Amarelas (moderate vulnerability), Tapuiu and Montevideo (low vulnerability). This indicated that the wind farm may have a potential impact on the lowering of groundwater in the area. From the multivariate analysis, it is evident that the groundwater characteristics are strongly related to the geological formation of the wells (Dunas and Barreiras), showing all samples within the Tolerable Maximum Value for human consumption for TDS, hardness, turbidity, and pH. It is vital to carry out preliminary studies of the aquifers underlying the areas where wind farms are to be installed, considering the levels of vulnerability and the risks of pollution and alteration of the water supply.
Casa Four Box
Authors: Partners Architects BCHO
Published: October 2019

Esta vivienda está construida en el atractivo vecindario residencial de Pyeong-Chang-Dong, Seúl, el cual se extiende sobre una robusta montaña, de modo que la casa supone un refugio tranquilo en la bulliciosa ciudad. El simple concepto de cuatro cajas superpuestas dispuestas alrededor de un patio central responde a las condiciones y límites específicos del sitio, siendo además elementos reinterpretados de la arquitectura tradicional coreana.
Los estudiantes como mediadores escolares. La asunción del rol
Authors: Mozo Llusià Marta , Armengol Asparó Maria Carme
Published: October 2019

Existen numerosos estudios relacionados con el proceso de implantación y funcionamiento de la mediación escolar pero es difícil encontrar literatura relacionada con las condiciones que influyen en la identificación del alumnado mediador con su rol. El objetivo del estudio es identificar los aspectos clave que intervienen en el proceso de formación del rol del alumnado mediador (tercero y cuarto de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria). Al final del artículo se presenta un decálogo dirigido a la coordinación de mediación, en este sentido. Utilizando el método de Estudio de Casos Múltiples (cinco centros de secundaria obligatoria de Cataluña), partiendo de la idea de que los factores que influyen en la identificación con el rol mediador son la autopercepción, la formación, la experiencia en mediación, el apoyo de los diferentes agentes y la organización del servicio. Se administra un cuestionario a todos los alumnos mediadores de los cinco centros y a los coordinadores de mediación y, se realiza un focus group con 10 alumnos mediadores para profundizar y contrastar los resultados iniciales.

Los resultados apuntan que el alumnado se siente mediador y desarrolla un sentimiento de pertinencia cuando pasan a formar parte del servicio. Se sienten seguros cuando compañeros y profesores reconocen su función mediadora. Destacan la figura del coordinador como la más importante en el proceso de identificación y, el funcionamiento del propio servicio de mediación. Las conclusiones también presentan el decálogo de aspectos que deben darse en los centros de educación secundaria obligatoria para potenciar la asunción del rol del alumnado mediador.