Sistema de análisis de validez de las declaraciones (protocolo SVA) en un caso de abuso sexuales entre menores. Descripción de criterios y su aplicación

El SVA (Statement Validity Assessment) se aplica con frecuencia para la valoración de la credibilidad del testimonio en menores víctimas de abusos sexuales. Constituye una herram ienta validada en el ámbito de la psicología forense, pero no está exenta de subjetividad. El rigor metodológico en la aplicación del protocolo es imprescindible para que las conclusiones obtenidas t engan alguna validez en el procedimiento. En un caso de d enuncia de abusos sexuales entre menores se aportó al procedimiento un informe psicológico forense que analizaba la credibilidad del testimonio tras aplicar el protocolo SVA. Se discute la metodología apl icada y la argumentación del informe, y, por tanto, la validez de las conclusiones obtenidas en el informe pericial presentadoThe SVA (Statement Validity Assessment) is often applied to the assessment of the credibilit y of testimony in child victims of sexual abuse. It is a validated tool in the field of forensic psychology, but is somewhat subjective. The methodol ogical rigor in the application of the protocol is essential for the conclusions have any validity in the p roceeding. In case of a complaint of sexual abuse among children a forensic psychological report analyzing the credibility of the testimony after applying the SVA protocol is presented to the court. It discusses the methodology and therefore the validity of the conclusions of the expert report submitted

Abrir la puerta: La escritura a través de un lente diferente

This article present research findings focusing on the teaching of literacy from a socio-cultural and critical perspectives in an elementary level classroom of a public school in Puerto Rico. The project delved into how to teach writing through the inclusion of popular culture and students’ everyday literacies. As a model for the development of writing, curricular invitations were integrated to the process after the writing workshop had begun. The article discusses how integrating popular culture and students’ everyday literacies contributed to the inclusion of all the students’ voices and their active participation in the writing process. Curricular invitations as a writing strategy were especially important to include students who resisted writing and helped them perceive themselves as writers. How to cite: Costa, M. del R., Medina, C. L., & Soto, N. (2011). Abrir la puerta: La escritura a través de un lente diferente. Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación, 26, 34-53. Retrieved from https://revistas.upr.edu/index.php/educacion/article/view/13316En este artículo, las autoras presentan los resultados de una investigación enfocada en la literacidad desde una perspectiva sociocultural y crítica en un salón del nivel elemental de una escuela pública de Puerto Rico. Se investigó cómo trabajar la escritura a través de la inclusión de la cultura popular y las literacidades cotidianas de los alumnos. Como modelo para el desarrollo de la escritura, se utilizaron invitaciones curriculares dentro de un taller de escritura. El artículo discute cómo la incorporación de la cultura popular y las literacidades cotidianas de los alumnos contribuyó con la inclusión de todas las voces de los estudiantes y con su participación en el proceso de escritura. Las invitaciones curriculares como estrategia de escritura fueron especialmente importantes para incluir a los estudiantes que se resistían a la escritura y que estos se conceptualizaran como escritores. Cómo citar: Costa, M. del R., Medina, C. L., & Soto, N. (2011). Abrir la puerta: La escritura a través de un lente diferente. Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación, 26, 34-53. Recuperado a partir de https://revistas.upr.edu/index.php/educacion/article/view/1331

El convenio de Salud Mental en la isla de Gran Canaria y el derecho a la protección de la salud.

Desde hace más de 20 años, los profesionales de salud mental de la isla de Gran Canaria han apostado y trabajado por una atención en la especialidad de mayor calidad, que pasaba por el aumento de recursos, la creación de nuevos dispositivos y la supresión de ciertas formas de atención al paciente psiquiátrico bastante arcaicas que conculcaban sus derechos fundamentales (el derecho a la dignidad, el derecho a la salud, el derecho a la libertad, y el derecho a la igualdad entre otros)

El convenio de Salud Mental en la isla de Gran Canaria y el derecho a la protección de la salud.

Desde hace más de 20 años, los profesionales de salud mental de la isla de Gran Canaria han apostado y trabajado por una atención en la especialidad de mayor calidad, que pasaba por el aumento de recursos, la creación de nuevos dispositivos y la supresión de ciertas formas de atención al paciente psiquiátrico bastante arcaicas que conculcaban sus derechos fundamentales (el derecho a la dignidad, el derecho a la salud, el derecho a la libertad, y el derecho a la igualdad entre otros)

Biofilm formation as a novel phenotypic feature of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Crohn's disease (CD) is a high morbidity chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology. Adherent-invasive <it>Escherichia coli </it>(AIEC) has been recently implicated in the origin and perpetuation of CD. Because bacterial biofilms in the gut mucosa are suspected to play a role in CD and biofilm formation is a feature of certain pathogenic <it>E. coli </it>strains, we compared the biofilm formation capacity of 27 AIEC and 38 non-AIEC strains isolated from the intestinal mucosa. Biofilm formation capacity was then contrasted with the AIEC phenotype, the serotype, the phylotype, and the presence of virulence genes.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Specific biofilm formation (SBF) indices were higher amongst AIEC than non-AIEC strains (P = 0.012). In addition, 65.4% of moderate to strong biofilms producers were AIEC, whereas 74.4% of weak biofilm producers were non-AIEC (P = 0.002). These data indicate that AIEC strains were more efficient biofilm producers than non-AIEC strains. Moreover, adhesion (P = 0.009) and invasion (P = 0.003) indices correlated positively with higher SBF indices. Additionally, motility (100%, P < 0.001), H1 type flagellin (53.8%, P < 0.001), serogroups O83 (19.2%, P = 0.008) and O22 (26.9%, P = 0.001), the presence of virulence genes such as <it>sfa/focDE </it>(38.5%, P = 0.003) and <it>ibeA </it>(26.9%, P = 0.017), and B2 phylotype (80.8%, P < 0.001) were frequent characteristics amongst biofilm producers.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The principal contribution of the present work is the finding that biofilm formation capacity is a novel, complementary pathogenic feature of the recently described AIEC pathovar. Characterization of AIEC specific genetic determinants, and the regulatory pathways, involved in biofilm formation will likely bring new insights into AIEC pathogenesis.</p

Development and sedative effect of a new formulation of midazolam in chocolate bars

The aim of this work was to assess the stability and sedative effect of midazolam in chocolate bars. The stability of 5 g chocolate bars containing 6 mg midazolam hydrochloride was evaluated at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C), at 4 and 40 °C, by HPLC. Drug plasma levels were measured and the sedative effect was confirmed in six healthy volunteers according to the Ramsay’s scale. Data regarding chocolate bar administration were compared to those from the apple juice solution. Pharmacokinetic data were processed using the WinNonLin 5.2 software. Midazolam in chocolate bars remained stable for 14 days at room temperature and exposed to light; for 90 days at 4 and 40 °C protected from light, and showed a longer shelf life, better flavour and appearance, inducing the same sedative effect as the apple juice preparation. Raspberry flavour masked midazolam unpleasing taste most favourably.Colegio de Farmacéuticos de la Provincia de Buenos Aire

Depression symptoms and stressful life events among college students in Puerto Rico

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is associated with stressful adaptation experiences that may increase symptoms of depression. We explored the prevalence and sex differences of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in freshmen Latino college students in Puerto Rico, and identified stressful life events that could contribute to symptoms of depression

Coral Reef Resilience Index for Novel Ecosystems: A Spatial Planning Tool for Managers and Decision Makers - A Case Study from Puerto Rico

Timely information is critical for coral reef managers and decision-makers to implement sustainable management measures. A Coral Reef Resilience Index (CRRI) was developed with a GIS-coupled decision-making tool applicable for Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. The CRRI is based on a five-point scale parameterized from the quantitative characterization of benthic assemblages. Separate subindices such as the Coral Index, the Threatened Species Index, and the Algal Index also provide specific information regarding targeted benthic components. This case study was based on assessments conducted in 2014 on 11 reef sites located across 3 geographic zones and 3 depth zones along the southwestern shelf of the island of Puerto Rico, Caribbean Sea. There was a significant spatial and bathymetric gradient (p < 0.05) in the distribution of CRRI values indicating higher degradation of inshore reefs. Mean global CRRI ranged from 2.78 to 3.17 across the shelf, ranking them as “fair.” The Coral Index ranged from 2.60 to 3.76, ranking reefs from “poor” to “good,” showing a general cross-shelf trend of improving conditions with increasing distance from pollution sources. Turbidity and ammonia were significantly correlated to CRRI scores. Multiple recommendations are provided based on coral reef conditions according to observed CRRI rankings

Personal Construct Therapy vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Depression in Women with Fibromyalgia: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a debilitating syndrome, more prevalent in women, which is aggravated by the presence of depressive symptoms. In the last decade, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has demonstrated to reduce such depressive symptoms and pain in these patients, but there are still a considerable number of them who do not respond to interventions. The complexity of the disorder requires the consideration of the unique psychological characteristics of each patient to attain good outcomes. One approach that could accomplish this goal might be personal construct therapy (PCT), an idiographic approach that considers identity features and interpersonal meanings as their main target of intervention. Then, the aim of the study is to test the efficacy of PCT as compared to a well-established treatment in the reduction of depressive symptoms in women with fibromyalgia. Methods and Analysis: This is a multicenter randomized controlled trial. In each condition participants will attend up to eighteen 1-hr weekly therapy sessions and up to three 1-hr booster sessions during the following 3- 5 months after the end of treatment. The depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D) will be the primary outcome measure and it will be assessed at baseline, at the end of therapy, and at 6-month follow-up. Other secondary measures will be applied following the same schedule. Participants will be 18- to 70-years-old women with a diagnosis of FM, presenting depressive symptoms evinced by scores above seven in depression items of the HADS-D. Intention-to-treat and complete case analyses will be performed for the main statistical tests. Linear mixed models will be used to analyze and to compare the treatment effects of both conditions