Representando a Information Literacy “Competências Informacionais” na Biblioteconomia

This article explores the representation of ability in information, in this work, also explicated as information literacy in relation to the technological abilities that are internalized and practiced by librarians. The proposal of this work is to be able to represent abilities socially seen by information professionals – “librarians” –, as we are inserted in the current scene of the informational explosion. Having, therefore, conditions to explore and to contextualize the theory to the central object of this, that is to represent information abilities in the use of information technologies to librarians. Thus, we perceive the importance of the use of the new information technologies for the formation of contemporary professional librarians, and still, the need they have of being up to date.El artículo explora la representación de la competencia en información, en este trabajo también explicitada como information literacy en relación a las competencias tecnológicas internalizadas y practicada por los bibliotecarios. La propuesta de este trabajo es poder representar las capacidades socialmente vistas por los profesionales de la información “bibliotecarios”, ya que estamos en la época de la explosión informacional. Teniendo, por lo tanto, condiciones para explorar y contextualizar la teoría al objetivo central de este, que es representar capacidades informacionales en el uso de las tecnologías de la información para los bibliotecarios. Así, se percibe la importancia del uso de las nuevas tecnologías de la información, para la formación del profesional bibliotecario contemporáneo, y además la necesidad de la actualización de ellos.O artigo explora a representação da competência em informação, nesse trabalho, também explicitada como information literacy em relação às competências tecnológicas internalizadas e praticadas por bibliotecários. A proposta deste trabalho é poder representar competências socialmente vistas pelos profissionais da informação “bibliotecários”, uma vez que estamos inseridos no cenário atual da explosão informacional. Tendo, por conseguinte, condições de explorar e contextualizar a teoria ao objeto central deste, que é representar competências informacionais no uso das tecnologias de informação para bibliotecários. Percebendo assim, a importância da utilização das novas tecnologias em informação, para a formação do profissional bibliotecário contemporâneo, e ainda, a necessidade de atualização dos mesmos.

Mice Deficient in Nucleoporin Nup210 Develop Peripheral T Cell Alterations

The nucleopore is an essential structure of the eukaryotic cell, regulating passage between the nucleus and cytoplasm. While individual functions of core nucleopore proteins have been identified, the role of other components, such as Nup210, are poorly defined. Here, through the use of an unbiased ENU mutagenesis screen for mutations effecting the peripheral T cell compartment, we identified a Nup210 mutation in a mouse strain with altered CD4/CD8 T cell ratios. Through the generation of Nup210 knockout mice we identified Nup210 as having a T cell-intrinsic function in the peripheral homeostasis of T cells. Remarkably, despite the deep evolutionary conservation of this key nucleopore complex member, no other major phenotypes developed, with viable and healthy knockout mice. These results identify Nup210 as an important nucleopore complex component for peripheral T cells, and raise further questions of why this nucleopore component shows deep evolutionary conservation despite seemingly redundant functions in most cell types

Recommendations for a core outcome set for measuring standing balance in adult populations: a consensus-based approach

Standing balance is imperative for mobility and avoiding falls. Use of an excessive number of standing balance measures has limited the synthesis of balance intervention data and hampered consistent clinical practice.To develop recommendations for a core outcome set (COS) of standing balance measures for research and practice among adults.A combination of scoping reviews, literature appraisal, anonymous voting and face-to-face meetings with fourteen invited experts from a range of disciplines with international recognition in balance measurement and falls prevention. Consensus was sought over three rounds using pre-established criteria.The scoping review identified 56 existing standing balance measures validated in adult populations with evidence of use in the past five years, and these were considered for inclusion in the COS.Fifteen measures were excluded after the first round of scoring and a further 36 after round two. Five measures were considered in round three. Two measures reached consensus for recommendation, and the expert panel recommended that at a minimum, either the Berg Balance Scale or Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test be used when measuring standing balance in adult populations.Inclusion of two measures in the COS may increase the feasibility of potential uptake, but poses challenges for data synthesis. Adoption of the standing balance COS does not constitute a comprehensive balance assessment for any population, and users should include additional validated measures as appropriate.The absence of a gold standard for measuring standing balance has contributed to the proliferation of outcome measures. These recommendations represent an important first step towards greater standardization in the assessment and measurement of this critical skill and will inform clinical research and practice internationally

Cord blood calcium, phosphate, magnesium, and alkaline phosphatase gestational age-specific reference intervals for preterm infants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The objective was to determine the influence of gestational age, maternal, and neonatal variables on reference intervals for cord blood bone minerals (calcium, phosphate, magnesium) and related laboratory tests (alkaline phosphatase, and albumin-adjusted calcium), and to develop gestational age specific reference intervals based on infants without influential pathological conditions.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Cross-sectional study. 702 babies were identified as candidates for this study in a regional referral neonatal unit. After exclusions (for anomalies, asphyxia, maternal magnesium sulfate administration, and death), relationships were examined between cord blood serum laboratory analytes (calcium, phosphate, magnesium, alkaline phosphatase, and albumin-adjusted calcium) with gestation age and also with maternal and neonatal variables using multiple linear regression. Infants with influential pathological conditions were omitted from the development of gestational age specific reference intervals for the following categories: 23-27, 28-31, 32-34, 35-36 and > 36 weeks.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Among the 506 preterm and 54 terms infants included in the sample. Phosphate, magnesium, and alkaline phosphatase in cord blood serum decreased with gestational age, calcium increased with gestational age. Those who were triplets, small for gestational age, and those whose mother had pregnancy-induced hypertension were influential for most of the analytes. The reference ranges for the preterm infants ≥ 36 weeks were: phosphate 1.5 to 2.6 mmol/L (4.5 to 8.0 mg/dL), calcium: 2.1 to 3.1 mmol/L (8.3 to 12.4 mg/dL); albumin-adjusted calcium: 2.3 to 3.2 mmol/L (9.1 to 12.9 mg/dL); magnesium 0.6 to 1.0 mmol/L (1.4 to 2.3 mg/dL), and alkaline phosphatase 60 to 301 units/L.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>These data suggest that gestational age, as well as potentially pathogenic maternal and neonatal variables should be considered in the development of reference intervals for preterm infants.</p

Warming of Central European lakes and their response to the 1980s climate regime shift

Lake surface water temperatures (LSWTs) are sensitive to atmospheric warming and have previously been shown to respond to regional changes in the climate. Using a combination of in situ and simulated surface temperatures from 20 Central European lakes, with data spanning between 50 and ∼100 years, we investigate the long-term increase in annually averaged LSWT. We demonstrate that Central European lakes are warming most in spring and experience a seasonal variation in LSWT trends. We calculate significant LSWT warming during the past few decades and illustrate, using a sequential t test analysis of regime shifts, a substantial increase in annually averaged LSWT during the late 1980s, in response to an abrupt shift in the climate. Surface air temperature measurements from 122 meteorological stations situated throughout Central Europe demonstrate similar increases at this time. Climatic modification of LSWT has numerous consequences for water quality and lake ecosystems. Quantifying the response of LSWT increase to large-scale and abrupt climatic shifts is essential to understand how lakes will respond in the future

Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Fitness training is considered beneficial for stroke patients. Physical fitness is important for the performance of everyday activities. The physical fitness of stroke patients is impaired after their stroke and this may reduce their ability to perform everyday activities and also exacerbate any stroke-related disability. This review of 32 trials involving 1414 participants found that cardiorespiratory fitness training after stroke can improve walking performance. There are too few data for other reliable conclusions to be drawn

Representando a Information Literacy “Competências Informacionais” na Biblioteconomia

O artigo explora a representação da competência em informação, nesse trabalho, também explicitada como information literacy em relação às competências tecnológicas internalizadas e praticadas por bibliotecários. A proposta deste trabalho é poder representar competências socialmente vistas pelos profissionais da informação “bibliotecários”, uma vez que estamos inseridos no cenário atual da explosão informacional. Tendo, por conseguinte, condições de explorar e contextualizar a teoria ao objeto central deste, que é representar competências informacionais no uso das tecnologias de informação para bibliotecários. Percebendo assim, a importância da utilização das novas tecnologias em informação, para a formação do profissional bibliotecário contemporâneo, e ainda, a necessidade de atualização dos mesmos

Representando a Information Literacy “Competências Informacionais” na Biblioteconomia

This article explores the representation of ability in information, in this work, also explicated as information literacy in relation to the technological abilities that are internalized and practiced by librarians. The proposal of this work is to be able to represent abilities socially seen by information professionals – “librarians” –, as we are inserted in the current scene of the informational explosion. Having, therefore, conditions to explore and to contextualize the theory to the central object of this, that is to represent information abilities in the use of information technologies to librarians. Thus, we perceive the importance of the use of the new information technologies for the formation of contemporary professional librarians, and still, the need they have of being up to date.El artículo explora la representación de la competencia en información, en este trabajo también explicitada como information literacy en relación a las competencias tecnológicas internalizadas y practicada por los bibliotecarios. La propuesta de este trabajo es poder representar las capacidades socialmente vistas por los profesionales de la información “bibliotecarios”, ya que estamos en la época de la explosión informacional. Teniendo, por lo tanto, condiciones para explorar y contextualizar la teoría al objetivo central de este, que es representar capacidades informacionales en el uso de las tecnologías de la información para los bibliotecarios. Así, se percibe la importancia del uso de las nuevas tecnologías de la información, para la formación del profesional bibliotecario contemporáneo, y además la necesidad de la actualización de ellos.O artigo explora a representação da competência em informação, nesse trabalho, também explicitada como information literacy em relação às competências tecnológicas internalizadas e praticadas por bibliotecários. A proposta deste trabalho é poder representar competências socialmente vistas pelos profissionais da informação “bibliotecários”, uma vez que estamos inseridos no cenário atual da explosão informacional. Tendo, por conseguinte, condições de explorar e contextualizar a teoria ao objeto central deste, que é representar competências informacionais no uso das tecnologias de informação para bibliotecários. Percebendo assim, a importância da utilização das novas tecnologias em informação, para a formação do profissional bibliotecário contemporâneo, e ainda, a necessidade de atualização dos mesmos.