Participative construction of ecological restoration strategies for wetlands of the middle Magdalena River drainage: a tool for environmental land management

The socioecological relevance of the Magdalena Medio (Colombia) region wetlands and the dynamics of their degradation reveal the need to develop restoration processes that guarantee the land's sustainability as a tool for the transformation of social realities. The study presents two examples for the development of ecological restoration participative experiences in dry and wet tropical forests and aquatic habitats of the region through the implementation of strategies that combine techniques such as nucleation, enrichment and succession facilitation. To date these experiences have allowed the identification of 32 species with potential for restoration, standing out among these Tabebuia rosea, Hura crepitans, Phyllanthus elsiae and Spondia mombin as strong agents for ecological succession processes in order to recover and generate local ecological knowledge, materialize decisions related to planning and environmental protection, and revamp the role of the artisanal fishermen in the conservation and governance of the region´s wetlands

Construcción participativa de estrategias de restauración ecológica en humedales del Magdalena Medio, Colombia: una herramienta para el ordenamiento ambiental territorial

The socioecological relevance of the Magdalena Medio (Colombia) region wetlands and the dynamics of their degradation reveal the need to develop restoration processes that guarantee the land's sustainability as a tool for the transformation of social realities. The study presents two examples for the development of ecological restoration participative experiences in dry and wet tropical forests and aquatic habitats of the region through the implementation of strategies that combine techniques such as nucleation, enrichment and succession facilitation. To date these experiences have allowed the identification of 32 species with potential for restoration, standing out among these Tabebuia rosea, Hura crepitans, Phyllanthus elsiae and Spondia mombin as strong agents for ecological succession processes in order to recover and generate local ecological knowledge, materialize decisions related to planning and environmental protection, and revamp the role of the artisanal fishermen in the conservation and governance of the region´s wetlands.La importancia socio-ecológica de los humedales del Magdalena Medio (Colombia) y su dinámica de degradación, ponen de manifiesto la necesidad de desarrollar procesos de restauración que garanticen la sostenibilidad de los territorios, como herramienta de transformación de las realidades sociales. A partir de una iniciativa conjunta con pescadores artesanales, se definieron dos ventanas de estudio para el desarrollo de experiencias participativas de restauración ecológica en bosques secos, húmedos y humedales del Magdalena Medio, mediante la implementación de estrategias que combinan técnicas como nucleación, enriquecimiento y facilitación sucesional. A la fecha las experiencias han permitido identificar 32 especies con potencial para la restauración, destacándose Tabebuia rosea, Hura crepitans, Phyllanthus elsiae y Spondias mombin como fuertes dinamizadoras de los procesos de sucesión ecológica. La recuperación y generación de conocimiento ecológico propios, así como la materialización de las decisiones de ordenamiento y protección ambiental de los territorios, han permitido dar un nuevo significado al papel de los pescadores artesanales en la conservación y gobernanza de los humedales de la región

Exact positioning for OSEM reconstructions on the atlas depth-of-interaction small animal scanner

[Abstract] AMI Annual Conference 2002, October 23 - 27Publicad

Participación ciudadana en la radio comunitaria en la región central de Ecuador

El artículo analiza la labor que cumplen las radios comunitarias de la región central de Ecuador a fin de promover el progreso social, mediante el fomento de procesos participativos que garanticen el empoderamiento de la comunidad en la administración y creación de contenidos radiofónicos. De esta manera se utiliza metodologías cualitativas a través de entrevistas aplicadas a 12 directores y 36 locutores, con el fin de identificar cuál es el modelo de gestión de las radios comunitarias, cómo se vincula al personal que labora en dichas emisoras, las tipologías de financiamiento con la cual se solventan, las diversas estrategias de participación en la programación radial y las acciones que ha emprendido el Gobierno de Ecuador en favor de las radios estudiadas. Finalmente, se determina que sumado al conocido problema económico se evidencia que no existen estrategias de comunicación horizontal que faciliten el empoderamiento de los ciudadanos alrededor del medio de comunicación. La Ley Orgánica de Comunicación no diversifica a las radios comunitarias para que en función de sus diferencias se impulse una intervención equitativa en el espectro radioeléctrico. Así mismo no impulsa el empoderamiento de la gente como voluntarios. El tema de capacitación es una necesidad que puede ser satisfecha desde la academia.//The article analyzes the work done by community radio stations in the central region of Ecuador in order to promote social progress through the promotion of participatory processes that guarantee the empowerment of the community in the administration and creation of radio content. In this way, qualitative methodologies are used through interviews applied to 12 directors and 36 broadcasters in order to identify the management model of community radio stations, how the staff working in these stations are linked, the types of financing with which they are financed, the various strategies for participation in radio programming and the actions undertaken by the Government of Ecuador in favour of the radio stations studied. Finally, it is determined that added to the well-known economic problem, it is evident that there are no horizontal communication strategies that facilitate the empowerment of citizens around the media. The Organic Law on Communication does not diversify community radio stations so that, depending on their differences, an equitable intervention in the radio spectrum is promoted. Likewise, it does not promote the empowerment of people as volunteers. The issue of training is a need that can be satisfied from the academy

Citizen participation in community radio in the central region of Ecuador

La radio comunitaria se expone como una propuesta emancipadora de los pueblos, que apertura canales comunicacionales en la esfera pública, hacia el diálogo intercultural. La presente investigación utiliza metodologías cualitativas para analizar  la labor que cumplen  las radios comunitarias de la región central de Ecuador a fin de promover el progreso social, mediante el fomento de procesos participativos que garanticen contenidos que satisfagan las demandas sociales. Finalmente, se determina que sumado al conocido problema económico se evidencia que no existen estrategias de comunicación horizontal que faciliten el empoderamiento de los ciudadanos alrededor del medio de comunicación. La Ley Orgánica de Comunicación no diversifica a las radios comunitarias para que en función de sus diferencias se impulse una intervención equitativa en el espectro radioeléctrico. Así mismo no impulsa el empoderamiento de la gente como voluntarios. El tema de capacitación es una necesidad que puede ser satisfecha desde la academia.  Community radio is presented as an emancipatory proposal of the peoples, which opens communicational channels in the public sphere, towards intercultural dialogue. This research uses qualitative methodologies to analyze the work done by community radio stations in the central region of Ecuador in order to promote social progress, through the promotion of participatory processes that guarantee content that satisfies social demands. Finally, it is determined that in addition to the well-known economic problem, it is evident that there are no horizontal communication strategies that facilitate the empowerment of citizens around the media. The Organic Law on Communication does not diversify community radio stations so that, based on their differences, an equitable intervention in the radioelectric spectrum is promoted. Likewise, it does not promote the empowerment of people as volunteers. The issue of training is a need that can be satisfied from the academy

Effects of morphine self-administration on brain glucose metabolism in rats

Abstract of: AMI Annual Conference 2006, March 25-29Chronic exposure to opiates has been shown to influence neural activity in brain regions related to the rewarding process. It also induces neuroadaptations which lead to addiction. We have found in previous works that morphine self-administration produces neuroadaptative changes in brain areas of Fischer-344 rats. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of chronic self-administration of morphine on cerebral glucose metabolismPublicad

Tuberculin skin test conversion and association with occupation and demographic characteristics in workers at San Ignacio University Hospital

Objetivos Establecer la prevalencia de positividad, la tasa de conversión de la tuberculina en trabajadores de nuestro hospital y describir las características demográficas y laborales asociadas a esto. Materiales y Métodos Estudio observacional descriptivo en una cohorte de trabajadores del hospital a los que se les realizó la prueba de tuberculina. Se definió la positividad de la prueba de tuberculina como un resultado mayor o igual a 10 mm y la conversión como un aumento de 6 o 10 mm con respecto a la prueba inicial. Resultados Se encontró una prevalencia de 23,7 % y una incidencia de conversión de 13,6 % para el punto de corte mayor de 10 mm y 23 % para el punto de corte de 6 mm. La edad de los sujetos estuvo relacionada a conversión, mientras que no se encontró relación con la ocupación. Conclusión La probabilidad de transmisión de la tuberculosis en trabajadores del hospital es mayor al de la población general. Deben ser implementadas medidas de promoción y prevención para disminuir la transmisión e incrementar el conocimiento de la tuberculosis asociada al cuidado de la salud en los trabajadores.Q3443-449Hospital Universitario San IgnacioObjectives To establish the prevalence of positivity and conversion rate of the tuberculin skin test in workers of our hospital, and to describe the related demographic and occupational characteristics. Materials and Methods An observational, descriptive study was conducted in a cohort of hospital workers who underwent the tuberculin skin test. The positivity of the test was defined as a result of greater than or equal to 10 mm, and conversion was defined as an increase of 6 or 10 mm with respect to the initial test. Results Prevalence of 23.7 % and incidence of conversion of 13.6 % for the major cut-off point of 10 mm, and 23 % for the lesser cut-off point of 6 mm, was found. The age of the subjects was related to the conversion, but there was no relation with occupation. Conclusions The probability of tuberculosis transmission in health-care workers is higher than in the general population. Promotion and prevention measures must be implemented to decrease the transmission and to increase awareness of tuberculosis related to occupational activities

First record of the miniature catfish Malacoglanis gelatinosus Myers & Weitzman, 1966 (Siluriformes, Trichomycteridae) in the Orinoco river basin

Malacoglanis gelatinosus, a species of miniature catfish of the family Trichomycteridae, is only known from 4 specimens from the Amazon basin. Recently, we collected 3 specimens from the upper basin of the Meta River, a tributary of the Orinoco. This is the first record of M. gelatinosus from the Orinoco river basin, which significantly expands the known geographic distribution of this species, making it one of the most broadly distributed species within the subfamily Sarcoglanidinae. High-resolution photographs of specimens, remarks on character variation, and an updated distribution in Colombia are provided

Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of Hunter Syndrome for clinicians in Latin America

This review aims to provide clinicians in Latin America with the most current information on the clinical aspects, diagnosis, and management of Hunter syndrome, a serious and progressive disease for which specific treatment is available. Hunter syndrome is a genetic disorder where iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S), an enzyme that degrades glycosaminoglycans, is absent or deficient. Clinical manifestations vary widely in severity and involve multiple organs and tissues. An attenuated and a severe phenotype are recognized depending on the degree of cognitive impairment. Early diagnosis is vital for disease management. Clinical signs common to children with Hunter syndrome include inguinal hernia, frequent ear and respiratory infections, facial dysmorphisms, macrocephaly, bone dysplasia, short stature, sleep apnea, and behavior problems. Diagnosis is based on screening urinary glycosaminoglycans and confirmation by measuring I2S activity and analyzing I2S gene mutations. Idursulfase (recombinant I2S) (Elaprase®, Shire) enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), designed to address the underlying enzyme deficiency, is approved treatment and improves walking capacity and respiratory function, and reduces spleen and liver size and urinary glycosaminoglycan levels. Additional measures, responding to the multi-organ manifestations, such as abdominal/inguinal hernia repair, carpal tunnel surgery, and cardiac valve replacement, should also be considered. Investigational treatment options such as intrathecal ERT are active areas of research, and bone marrow transplantation is in clinical practice. Communication among care providers, social workers, patients and families is essential to inform and guide their decisions, establish realistic expectations, and assess patients' responses.Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre Serviço de Génetica MédicaUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Departamento de GéneticaInstituto Nacional de Genética Médica PopulacionalAsociación Colombiana de Neurología InfantilInstituto Mexicano del Seguro SocialInstituto de Estudios AvanzadosHospital de NiñosLa Misericordia University HospitalUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Centro de Referência em Erros Inatos do MetabolismoUniversidade Federal de BahiaUniversidad de Chile Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los AlimentosHospital Italiano Instituto de Genética MédicaHospital Pequeno Príncipe Departamento de NeuropediatraHospital Universitario AustralUNIFESP, Centro de Referência em Erros Inatos do MetabolismoSciEL

Revista de Vertebrados de la Estación Biológica de Doñana

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