A Targeted Assessment of Cross-Site Scripting Detection Tools

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks are among the most exploited vulnerabilities in web applications. As a countermeasure, various open-source XSS detectors have been released over the years, but none of such tools has been significantly tested to verify their effectiveness. In this paper, we propose an assessment of five of the most employed XSS detectors in the wild. The purpose of this analysis is two-folded: (i) to understand their efficacy in well-known and customized vulnerable environments; (ii) to provide a better comprehension of their detection mechanisms. We performed our evaluation by testing the detectors against one publicly available test bench. Additionally, we created two customized test benches that contain less trivial XSS vulnerabilities. The attained results show how, while most detectors show good accuracy at detecting trivial XSS vulnerabilities, they could fail as the XSS complexity increases

1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-h]quinolines: III: preparation and antimicrobial evaluation of 4-ethyl-4,7-dihydro-1(2)-R-1(2)H triazolo[4,5-h]quinolin-7-one-6-carboxylic acids as anti-infectives of the urinary tract

Some 4-ethyl-1(2)-R-1(2)H-4,7-dihydro-triazolo[4,5-h]-quinolin-7-one-6- carboxylic acids were prepared as novel analogues of oxolinic acid, in order to discover the influence of the annelation position of the triazole ring on the antimicrobial activity that, in some isomers triazolo[4,5-f]quinoline carboxylic acids, is selective against Escherichia coli. Some interesting side reactions in the cyclization of 1(2)-R-1(2)H-benzotriazol-4-yl-aminomethylenemalonate are also described. The biological results indicate that this type of annelation is not profitable for antimicrobial activity

1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-f]quinolines: II: preparation and antimicrobial evaluation of 6-ethyl-6,9-dihydro-1(2)(3)-R-1(2) (3)H-triazolo [4,5-f]quinolin-9-one-8-carboxylic acids as anti-infectives of the urinary tract

Some 6-ethyl-1(2)(3)-R-1(2)(3)H-triazolo[4,5-f]quinolin-9-one-8-carboxylic acids were prepared as novel analogues of oxolinic acid in order to evaluate the effect on antibacterial activity of the isosteric replacement of the dioxolic moiety with the triazole ring substituted in position 1 or 2. In vitro tests showed a good and selective activity against Escherichia coli (MIC 12.5 micrograms/ml) of compound (XVI)

Teaching the history of nursing administration: the strategy of construction timeline

Introdução: As estratégias de ensino inspiradas na Andragogia são adequadas para ensinar o conteúdo sobre a História do Ensino de Administração em Enfermagem. Objetivo: Relatar a estratégia de aprendizagem de criação de uma linha do tempo sobre “o que e para quem é ensinado o conteúdo de Administração em Enfermagem” em uma disciplina de pós-graduação “senso strito”.Método: Trata-se de um relato de experiência de aplicação de uma estratégia de ensino na disciplina História da Administração em Enfermagem, do Programa de Pós-graduação Senso Estrito realizada em maio de 2013. Utilizada a técnica de oficina, realizado o preparo do ambiente, organização dos materiais; orientações sobre a aula e execução da estratégia.Resultados: A aplicação da estratégia foi proposta testada por alunos e professora e seus principais produtos foram painéis interativos compondo a linha do tempo em história da enfermagem. Conclusão: A estratégia foi considerada adequada para a discussão do conteúdo e a organização pertinente ao proposto

Teaching the history of nursing administration: the strategy of construction timeline

Introdução: As estratégias de ensino inspiradas na Andragogia são adequadas para ensinar o conteúdo sobre a História do Ensino de Administração em Enfermagem. Objetivo: Relatar a estratégia de aprendizagem de criação de uma linha do tempo sobre “o que e para quem é ensinado o conteúdo de Administração em Enfermagem” em uma disciplina de pós-graduação “senso strito”.Método: Trata-se de um relato de experiência de aplicação de uma estratégia de ensino na disciplina História da Administração em Enfermagem, do Programa de Pós-graduação Senso Estrito realizada em maio de 2013. Utilizada a técnica de oficina, realizado o preparo do ambiente, organização dos materiais; orientações sobre a aula e execução da estratégia.Resultados: A aplicação da estratégia foi proposta testada por alunos e professora e seus principais produtos foram painéis interativos compondo a linha do tempo em história da enfermagem. Conclusão: A estratégia foi considerada adequada para a discussão do conteúdo e a organização pertinente ao proposto

The psychological burden of skin diseases: a cross-sectional multicenter study among dermatological out-patients in 13 European countries.

The contribution of psychological disorders to the burden of skin disease has been poorly explored, and this is a large-scale study to ascertain the association between depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation with various dermatological diagnoses. This international multicenter observational cross-sectional study was conducted in 13 European countries. In each dermatology clinic, 250 consecutive adult out-patients were recruited to complete a questionnaire, reporting socio-demographic information, negative life events, and suicidal ideation; depression and anxiety were assessed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. A clinical examination was performed. A control group was recruited among hospital employees. There were 4,994 participants--3,635 patients and 1,359 controls. Clinical depression was present in 10.1% patients (controls 4.3%, odds ratio (OR) 2.40 (1.67-3.47)). Clinical anxiety was present in 17.2% (controls 11.1%, OR 2.18 (1.68-2.82)). Suicidal ideation was reported by 12.7% of all patients (controls 8.3%, OR 1.94 (1.33-2.82)). For individual diagnoses, only patients with psoriasis had significant association with suicidal ideation. The association with depression and anxiety was highest for patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hand eczema, and leg ulcers. These results identify a major additional burden of skin disease and have important clinical implications.Peer reviewedFinal Published versio