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A Bibliometric Analysis Concerning Local Ecological Knowledge on Elasmobranchs and Chimaeras
Authors: Custodio Nascimento Marina , Santos Sérgio Ricardo , Vianna Marcelo 
Published: December 2023

The absence of historical data on endangered species poses a conservation and socio-environmental problem. It is currently estimated that about one-third of all Chondrichthyes are under some level of threat, with knowledge gaps for many species. The aim of this research was to carry out a scientometric analysis on the scientific production concerning Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) on Chondrichthyes. Searches on the subject were carried out at the SciELO, Scopus and Web of Science databases. The retrieved publications were assessed and sorted by a list of inclusion criteria, totaling 120 articles. The findings indicate that studies concerning LEK applied to Chondrichthyes assessments have recently gained relevance. The studies were published in a wide variety of journals and by researchers from different countries. Most research was aimed at marine ecosystems, and interviewees were usually professional fishers. From 179 studied Chondrichthyes, most are large sharks with conspicuous diagnostic characters, such as Galeocerdo cuvier, Isurus oxyrinchus and Sphyrna lewini, mainly in publications focused on fisheries. Studies addressing ethnoknowledge as a historical data collection source are undoubtedly paramount, and the need for further investments aiming at research in countries with scarce data addressing other actors, themes and scarcely studied taxa, is clear.
Ciencia abierta y normatividades para implementar su apertura en Latinoamérica: tendencias, análisis y recomendaciones
Authors: Palma Peña Juan Miguel 
Published: December 2023

El movimiento de ciencia abierta ha puesto en evidencia la implementación de diversas acciones informativas y de infraestructura técnica, tecnológica y legal para maximizar la apertura de productos de investigación financiados con fondos públicos. La premisa del presente trabajo establece que un factor fundamental para ampliar el acceso a productos de investigación son las normatividades legales con las cuales sustentar su disponibilidad, visibilidad y acceso. El objetivo es identificar y estudiar las normatividades para el uso de productos de investigación de terceros en Latinoamérica en el marco de la ciencia abierta, así como delimitar la vinculación de dichas normas con el logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la UNESCO. La metodología consiste en una revisión bibliográfica, con métodos cuantitativos para desarrollar los niveles exploratorio, descriptivo, explicativo y predictivo; se seleccionó una muestra aleatoria de los 20 países latinoamericanos; para la búsqueda y la recuperación de datos se precisó un conjunto de variables; las fuentes de consulta fueron literatura especializada, portales web oficiales de gobiernos, universidades y bibliotecas, y el directorio ROARMAP. El análsis de los resultados obtenidos señala que Latinoamérica ha avanzado sobre las normatividades de acceso abierto, pero se requiere fortalecer y fomentar los derechos, las limitaciones, las excepciones y las licencias por parte de bibliotecas y otras instituciones a fin de consolidar la apertura de productos de investigación de terceros en el marco de la legalidad. De manera general, se concluye que la apertura de la ciencia requiere pasar de ser una buena intención a ser instaurada formalmente con base en normatividades morales, patrimoniales, limitaciones, excepciones y licenciamientos.
El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar y estudiar las garantías para el uso de productos de investigación de terceros en Latinoamérica, así como delimitar la vinculación de dichas normas con el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 16 y sus indicadores 16.10 y 16.10.2 en el marco de la ciencia abierta.
La metodología para la presente investigación es mixta acorde con el objeto de estudio analizado; y se implementan los niveles de investigación descriptivo, clasificatorio, explicativo, predictivo y exploratorio, en función de discutir las funciones y factores para promover la asimilación y comprensión del tema.
Los resultados obtenidos nos señalan que Latinoamérica tiene avances sobre normatividades de acceso abierto y se requiere fortalecer y fomentar la implementación de derechos, limitaciones, excepciones y licencias por parte de bibliotecas y otras instituciones para sustentar legalmente la apertura de productos de investigación.
Una conclusión general consiste en que la apertura de la ciencia requiere pasar de ser una acción de buena intención a ser registrada en garantías morales, patrimoniales, limitaciones, excepciones y licenciamientos para ser implementada formalmente.
Desarrollo y validación de la Escala de Autocuidado de Salud Mental en adultos peruanos
Authors: Lam-Flores Silvia L. , Alva-Olivos Manuel A. , Turriate-Chávez Jairo , Castillo Vásquez José Sebastián 
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El cuidado de la salud mental ha sido identificado como un elemento importante dentro de la respuesta general de salud a la pandemia por COVID-19. El estudio tuvo la finalidad de desarrollar y validar la Escala de Autocuidado de Salud Mental (ESAMEN), recogiendo evidencias acerca de su validez factorial, convergente y su consistencia interna. Método: Enfoque cuantitativo, diseño instrumental de corte transversal, en el estudio participaron 506 pobladores peruanos mayores de 18 años (media de edad = 25.5 y DE = 10.5), de ambos sexos, en 2021. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio para identificar la estructura de la variable autocuidado de la salud mental. Resultados: Se identificó una estructura con tres dimensiones: mental (α = 0.95), social (α = 0.95) y espiritual (α = 0.96). Se corroboró la validez convergente; las dimensiones de la ESAMEN mostraron correlaciones esperadas con las medidas de autoestima, autoeficacia, eustrés y distrés. Conclusión: La versión final de la ESAMEN, formada por 16 ítems, presenta evidencia psicométrica adecuada para evaluar el autocuidado de la salud mental, por tal razón, puede utilizarse en estudios en el contexto peruano.
Pesquisa Sobre Disciplinas em EAD com Alunos de Ensino Superior
Authors: Santos Miguel 
Published: December 2023

Este artigo divulga os resultados colhidos na aplicação de uma pesquisa junto aos alunos de graduação superior da . A investigação foi realizada em relação às disciplinas ofertadas de forma online, conforme portaria do Ministério da Educação, que faz referência a autorização de que até 40% de um curso presencial possa ser ministrado a distância. A proposta da pesquisa foi verificar a visão dos alunos sobre tais disciplinas e identificar as possíveis correções necessárias, através da análise dos dados levantados. Finalizando, o artigo propõe a continuidade da pesquisa sobre a temática.
Formação de professores: ABP com foco no Projeto de Vida do estudante da EJA a distância
Authors: Chida Rossana , Filho Roberto Xavier Augusto , Oliveira Laôr Fernandes de , Freitas Selma , Figueiredo Rita 
Published: December 2023

Este artigo tem o objetivo de apresentar a formação de professores da Educação de Jovens e Adultos a Distância do quanto a possibilidade do trabalho com o projeto de vida dos estudantes, por meio da Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP). Tinha-se o propósito de levar os docentes à percepção da importância dos projetos coletivos e interdisciplinares, feitos a distância, junto aos estudantes da EJA. Observou-se o envolvimento efetivo dos docentes e uma mudança no seu olhar quanto à realização de projetos em seu ambiente de aula.
Transdisciplinariedad entre psicología y salud pública, engagement académico en modalidad remota durante la era pandémica
Authors: Ortíz José Félix Brito , Gómez Martha Eugenia Nava , García Arturo Juárez , Nava Estefania Brito , Brito Gustavo Alejandro Román , Lagunas Omar Esquivel , Jiménez Rubén Vargas 
Published: December 2023

OBJETIVO: Comparar el engagement académico durante la pandemia COVID-19 en estudiantes de dos universidades. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, correlacional, analítico, utilizando la escala engagement académico. La muestra fue de 650 estudiantes de licenciatura en psicología, seleccionados durante el año 2021 de manera no aleatoria por conveniencia en dos universidades de Baja California, México, una privada y la otra pública (319 y 331 alumnos respectivamente), la escuela privada con experiencia previa en educación remota, y la escuela pública migró a la educación remota de emergencia durante la pandemia COVID-19, la recolección de datos se realizó de manera virtual mediante un cuestionario. RESULTADOS: Los estudiantes de la universidad con experiencia en educación remota perciben en promedio mayor nivel de engagement académico que la universidad sin experiencia en educación remota. VALOR: La transdisciplinariedad de los investigadores-académicos en las áreas de psicología y salud pública, aportó evidencia sobre la importancia de aspectos psicológicos (engagement académico) en nuevos paradigmas de la pedagogía educativa (educación remota), en medio de grandes problemas médico-epidemiológicos (pandemia por COVID 19). CONCLUSIONES: Se concluye que el nivel de engagement académico de los alumnos se vincula a la experiencia previa en educación remota.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPLICATION RATES OF PEDIATRIC PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY USING THE MODIFIED CLAVIEN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Authors: Mahmood Sarwar , Rasul Hazhar , Tawfeeq Hewa 
Published: December 2023

Background
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is effective and safe in children, with a high success rate and a low rate of major complications. The significant factors identified should be considered by clinicians to decrease associated complication rates.
Objectives
To evaluate factors affecting the complications using the modified Clavien scoring system (MCCS) in children undergoing PCNL.
Patients and Methods
We performed prospective data analysis of 109 consecutive patients under the age of 17 years who underwent PCNL from September 2009 to January 2018. Stone complexity was determined according to certified Guy’s stone score (GSS). All PCNL procedures performed by a single experienced urologist under general anaesthesia and fluoroscopic guidance in a prone position. Complications recorded according to the MCCS.
Results
The study comprises 109 patients who underwent 115 PCNL (six patients had bilateral PCNL), (65 boys and 44 girls), with a mean (range) age 6.57±4.51 (1-17) years and mean (range) stone burden was 2.341±1.105 (0.6-6) cm. The Stone-free rate after PCNL monotherapy was 93%, which heightened to 96.5% after shock wave lithotripsy. Thirty-nine children (33.9%) had operative complications; 95% were minor, Clavien grade I in 19(16.5%) patients, grade II in 18 (15.7%) patients, all were managed conservatively, while two (1.7%) patients have Grade IIIb Complications requiring surgical intervention. The Degree of hydronephrosis (moderate and severe), GSS, and operation duration were significantly associated with perioperative complications (P <0.05).
Conclusions
PCNL in children is effective and safe for handling simple as well as complex renal calculi. Assignment of the modified clavien classification to all possible PCNL complications is a reproducible system for the improvement in reporting of detail perioperative complications. The distinguishing factors should be considered to reduce associated complication rates.
THE CORRELATION OF THE HIGH-RESOLUTION CT SCAN WITH THE OPERATIVE FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA UNDERGOING TYMPANO-MASTOIDECTOMY: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Authors: Baban Muaid 
Published: December 2023

Background
The prior knowledge of the normal anatomy and disease extension in chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is essential in the decision-making and planning of their surgical approach. Especially with the development of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), which provides good topographic viewing without the artefacts caused by the superimposition of structures.
Objectives
To point out the accuracy of the HRCT scan in correlation to intraoperative findings of CSOM diseases in predicting the disease’s extent and taking surgical decisions.
Patients and Methods
A Prospective study conducted at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (Sulaimani Teaching Hospital, College of Medicine – the University of Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region –Iraq. Patients who had CSOM and were listed for mastoid surgery were included in the study. All included patients underwent HRCT preoperatively, and each image was analyzed on Osirix software to define the anatomical structures. Evaluation of pathologies of the temporal bone was recorded in a radiology proforma. A similar proforma itemized the intraoperative findings, compared them to the radiological records, and statistically analyzed them using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, version 19).
Results
Thirty-five patients were included in this study, and their findings showed the significance of sensitivity and specificity of HRCT in comparison to surgical findings as follows; scutum erosion was 88.9%, 96.9%, ossicle erosion was 100%, 96%, and 68.4%, 100% for malleus and incus erosion respectively. Moreover, facial nerve canal erosion with a sensitivity of 28.6% and 92.9% specificity. Lateral semicircular canal (LSSC) erosion with a sensitivity of 50% and specificity of 93.9%. Tegmen, posterior canal wall, and sigmoid sinus wall integrity with a sensitivity and specificity of 66.7%/ 96.9%, 83.3%/89.7%, and 100%/ 96%, respectively.
Conclusion
High-resolution computed tomography scan is a valuable modality in the preoperative assessment of temporal bone pathologies in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media with reasonable accuracy and precision for taking surgical decisions.
TOPICAL TIMOLOL EYE DROP SOLUTION FOR THE TREATMENT OF FISSURES IN PATIENTS WITH HAND DERMATITIS
Authors: Abdalla Darsim 
Published: December 2023

Background
Some patients with chronic hand dermatitis may complain of painful and itchy fissures; in some cases, the fissures are reluctant to conventional therapies of hand dermatitis.
Objectives
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical timolol eye drop 0.05% solution for the treatment of fissures in patients with hand dermatitis.
Patients and Methods
In this therapeutic trial, twenty-two cases with chronic hand dermatitis whose hand fissures are unresponsive to conventional therapies are treated with a single daily application of topical timolol eye drop 0.05% solution on the fissures for three weeks; those with complete disappearance of the fissures and symptoms are regarded as complete response, those with a decrease in size and number of fissures with partial or no improvement of symptoms are regarded as a partial response, and those with no change in size and number of fissures with no improvement in symptoms are regarded as no response, search of any side effect done.
Results
The age of the patients ranged from 16-39 years, and the majority were females. Eleven patients (50%) showed complete response, eight patients (36.4%) had a partial response, and three patients (13.6%) had no response. Patients with a single fissure had a statistically significant better response than those with multiple fissures. No, local or systemic side effects were recorded.
Conclusion
Topical timolol solution is an effective and safe choice for treating fissures in patients with hand dermatitis.
THE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF ELASTIC STABLE INTRAMEDULLARY NAILING FOR DIAPHYSEAL TIBIAL FRACTURES IN CHILDREN
Authors: Karim Sangar , Barawi Omer , Baker Aso 
Published: December 2023

Background
Fracture of the tibia is a common fracture among children. A method that has become popular among surgeons in recent years for treating tibial fractures is the elastic stable intramedullary nailing technique. It has many advantages compared to conventional methods in that it has faster healing, earlier weight bearing, and fewer complications.
Objectives
The objective is to assess the outcome of the intramedullary nailing technique used to treat diaphyseal fractures of the tibia according to clinical and radiological measurements.
Materials and Methods
This prospective observational study analyzes 37 cases of fractured tibiae, aged between 4 and 11 years, treated by elastic intramedullary nailing technique. The duration of sample collection was from Aug. 1, 2020, to Feb. 1, 2022. Follow-up appointments were scheduled in weeks 2, 4, 6, 10, and 20 after the surgery, and a final follow-up after one year for removing titanium stable elastic IM nailing. The samples were analyzed by using Flynn’s criteria score system.
Results
86.5% of the samples scored excellently, 10.8% scored satisfactorily, and 2.7% scored poor according to Flynn’s criteria. Full weight bearing was achieved in the average time of 9.1 weeks. It was determined that there is a significant correlation between the level of fracture, time of weight bearing, the pattern of fracture, and body weight with the variables of Flynn’s criteria.
Conclusion
Elastic intramedullary nailing technique is a productive approach for managing tibial fractures in children. They are less invasive, carry fewer complications, and have a high prevalence of “good” and “excellent” outcomes in pediatric patients.
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS
Authors: Sharif Bayan , Mohammad Sara , Ali Zhino , Abbas Varin , Ezadin Shilan , Latif Avin , Hakim Kazhal 
Published: December 2023

Background
COVID-19 is a highly expanding pandemic caused by a novel human coronavirus; it can be transmitted from person to person by close contact via respiratory secretions in coughs or sneezes or by touching virus-contaminated surfaces or objects. So, inadequate knowledge between information and practice and incorrect attitudes among health care professionals can directly influence practical issues and lead to delayed diagnosis, poor infection control practice, and much more spread of disease.
Objectives
The main aim of this study was to assess health care providers regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the COVID19 outbreak in two special hospitals for Corona disease in Sulaimani City-Kurdistan region of Iraq, which are (Shahid Aso Hospital and Shahid Hemin hospital) from the period of Jun 26 up to14th of September 2021.
Methods
In a quantitative design, a descriptive study (non-probability purposive sample) of (127 male and female nurses and physicians), data collection of the study instrument was constructed of a total (of 57) items. The instrument’s content validity was determined through a panel of (7) experts. Data were collected through interview techniques, then organized and coded into computer files. Statistical approaches were used for data analysis by (SPSS version 25).
Results
Fifty-one percent (51%) of the sample was between the ages of 20 and 30. (63.8 %, 58.3 %, 59.1 %, 61.4 %) were married female government employees who had graduated from the institute of nursing. They most of them were nurses (96.1%). Nearly half of them had (1-5) years of experience. (52%) of them were trained.
Only (24% and 13%) of them had a high level of knowledge and practice during their duty, respectively. Nevertheless, the result was significant with the level of education, position, and source of information on the COVID19 virus at a p-value less than 0.05.
Conclusion
The health care professionals had not enough knowledge to practice their duty. So, the researchers recommended focusing on more training courses regarding the COVID19 virus and guidelines of infection control by the ministry of health/infection control department to develop their knowledge and practice.
CONSISTENCY BETWEEN BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE AND ENDOTRACHEAL ASPIRATE IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
Authors: Amin Kamaran , Amin Bnar , Othman Haval , Mahmood Safeen , Abdalla Nsar , Ali Kosar 
Published: December 2023

Background
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial lung infection. Quick and accurate identification of the causative pathogen is crucial to improve prognosis. To date, the literature is controversial regarding whether endotracheal aspirate (ETA) can be used as an alternative to bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in VAP diagnosis.
Objectives
To evaluate the consistency between the results of BAL and ETA in the diagnosis of early- and late VAP and to determine the microbial profiles of the involved microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility.
Patients and Methods
This is a single-centre prospective study that included 50 VAP-suspected patients conducted at Shar Hospital, Sulaimani, Iraq, from July 2021 to February 2022. The patients were categorised into early VAP and late VAP. For each patient, both ETA and BAL techniques were used to obtain samples for microbiological analysis and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Results
Ten (20%) patients developed early VAP, and 40 (80%) developed late VAP. The culture results of samples obtained by BAL showed microbial growth in 45 (90%) of the cases. Meanwhile, ETA resulted in microbial growth in 40 (80%) patients. In 45 (90%) of the samples, both techniques yielded the same results regarding microbial growth in the cultures. Among the 45 samples with the same growth results, 35 (70%) showed the same type of microbes, and 5 (10%) showed no microbial growth, indicating substantial agreement. In both BAL and ETA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Acinetobacter baumannii were the most frequently isolated pathogens. Both early- and late-VAP were associated with a high frequency of multidrug-resistant microorganisms, 6 (75%) and 25 (56.8%), respectively. However, extensively drug-resistant/pan-drug-resistant isolates were much more common in late-VAP patients (12, 27.3%).
Conclusion
ETA can be a reliable, non-invasive alternative to BAL in VAP diagnosis associated with rapid and relatively accurate results.
THE HEMODYNAMIC EFFECTS OF COMBINED SPINAL-EPIDURAL VERSUS SPINAL ANESTHESIA IN CESAREAN SECTION
Authors: Zerary Mohanned , Mohammed Van , Boujan Amir 
Published: December 2023

Background
Hypotension and bradycardia are the main problems in parturients anesthetized with spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. It is a common cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality; the combined spinal-epidural anesthesia technique is a new way to solve the problem.
Objectives
The hemodynamic effects of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia will be compared to spinal anesthesia alone in cesarean section.
Patients and Methods
After the approval of the local ethical committee and taking patients’ consent, 100 parturients at Sulaimani Maternity Hospital scheduled for cesarean section were involved in the study. They were divided into two groups; group S (n_50) received (3ml) of bupivacaine in a single spinal shot technique. Group CSE (n_50) received (2 ml) of the same drug with the insertion of an epidural catheter to give additional doses later in a combined spinal-epidural technique. Blood pressure and pulse rate were measured regularly at 5 minutes intervals throughout the operation. After shifting the patient to the ward, they continued the measurement postoperatively for one hour with 15 minutes intervals.
Results
Hypotension was more common in group S in 42 cases versus 7 in the CSE group. It was significant (P=0.012). Also, bradycardia occurred in 15 cases in the S group while it was only in 6 cases in the CSE group which were significant (P = 0.008).
Conclusion
The maternal hemodynamic changes were less significant with the combined Spinal-Epidural technique compared to routine spinal anesthesia of cesarean section.