El derecho a la información en Cuba: consideraciones éticas y jurídicas en un entorno cambiante

Reflects on the right to information as a universal right and the right to liberty, emphasizing their representation in major international standards that recognize this right within the universe of human rights in the Americas. Comments on Freedom of Expression in a representation of constitutions of Latin America and Cuba, making a comparative study of Latin American and Cuban treatment constitutional context. Illustrate the definitions of right of information and access to information, concluding, from an ethical reflection of the new environment under the technological paradigm, with a review of the regulations in Cuba on access to the Internet and its influence on the right to information in Cuba.Se reflexiona acerca del derecho a la información como derecho universal y derecho de libertad, enfatizando su representación en las principales normativas internacionales que reconocen este derecho dentro del universo de derechos humanos en el continente Americano. Se comenta sobre libertad de expresión en el contexto constitucional latinoamericano y cubano, el tratamiento que tiene la libertad de expresión en una representación de cartas magnas de Latinoamérica y Cuba, haciendo un estudio comparativo de su tratamiento. Se distinguen las definiciones de derecho a la información y acceso a la información, concluyendo, a partir de una reflexión ética del nuevo entorno bajo el paradigma tecnológico, con una revisión de las normas legales en Cuba sobre el acceso a Internet y su influencia en el derecho a la información en Cuba

Archivología, Bibliografía, Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información: representación terminológica en la producción profesional cubana 1905-2008

Presentation of a study linking the theoretical problems of the disciplines involved in the system of informative knowledge that found in the literature, —professional production—, in Cuba context, based on the analysis of categories of terms identifying information disciplines. It is based on a qualitative, historical and documentary research, and quantitative research from a temporary exhibition of Cuban professional production of Informative Literature 1905 to 2008, the results in both sections corroborate the status of Cuba informative phenomenon

Los profesionales de la información de las bibliotecas y los centros de estudios de la Universidad de La Habana en el Movimiento de Acceso Abierto a la Información

This work considers the Open Access to Information Movement in the academic environment, initiatives, strategies and benefi ts that the scientifi c and academic community reports. A descriptive study is presented through the application of a printed questionnaire to 58 information professionals distributed in 13 libraries and 11 study centers of the University of Havana, and from an interview of the head of the Offi ce of Scientifi c and Technical Information of this institution, with the objective of identifying the level of familiarity, attitudes and perceptions regarding the advantages and potential of the Movement. The conclusion is that these professionals show little familiarity with the initiatives and strategies of the Movement, as generators of information they demonstrate passive attitudes towards publication in open access magazines and deposit in repositories, although they show favorable perceptions generally towards and Movement and the role of the professional in this context.Se reflexiona acerca del Movimiento de Acceso Abierto a la Informaciónen el ámbito académico, las iniciativas, estrategias y benefi ciosque reporta a la comunidad científi ca y académica. Se presenta un estudio descriptivo en el que se aplicó un cuestionario impreso a 58 profesionales de la información, distribuidos en 13 bibliotecas y 11 centros de estudios pertenecientes a la Universidad de La Habana, y se realizó una entrevista al máximo responsable de la Dirección de Información Científico-Técnica de esa institución, con el objetivo de identifi car el nivel de familiarización, las actitudes y las percepciones relacionadas con ventajas y potencialidades del Movimiento. Se concluye que esos profesionales de la información presentan poca familiarización con las iniciativas y estrategias del Movimiento, como generadores de información presentan actitudes pasivas hacia la publicación en revistas de acceso abierto y el depósito en repositorios, aunque muestran percepciones favorables hacia el Movimiento y el papel del profesional en este contexto de manera general

Archivología, Bibliografía, Bibliotecología y Ciencia de la Información: representación terminológica en la producción profesional cubana 1905-2008

Presentation of a study linking the theoretical problems of the disciplines involved in the system of informative knowledge that found in the literature, —professional production—, in Cuba context, based on the analysis of categories of terms identifying information disciplines. It is based on a qualitative, historical and documentary research, and quantitative research from a temporary exhibition of Cuban professional production of Informative Literature 1905 to 2008, the results in both sections corroborate the status of Cuba informative phenomenon

Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

Abstract Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains was generated. In phase 3, interventions were deemed acceptable for more than 90 per cent of patients except for reducing general anaesthesia (84 per cent) and re-sterilization of ‘single-use’ consumables (86 per cent). In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for high-income countries were: introducing recycling; reducing use of anaesthetic gases; and appropriate clinical waste processing. In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for low–middle-income countries were: introducing reusable surgical devices; reducing use of consumables; and reducing the use of general anaesthesia. Conclusion This is a step toward environmentally sustainable operating environments with actionable interventions applicable to both high– and low–middle–income countries

La literatura bibliológica-informativa en Cuba. Parte I. Reflexión histórica

The literary production in Cuba in the environment informative-librarian has investigated in diverse works through the study of the main publications that represents it or of documental flows specialized in the topic. The present work investigates starting from the biggest sample compiled until the moment of this literature, the diverse stages in that it has walked during the whole XX century characterizing for each one of them the social, historical and economic conditions that have participated in the formation and consolidation of this literature in Cuba. In this first part I expose a historical study of the main factors that they impacted in the activity librarian in Cuba from their beginnings and that they are elements in the appearance of this literature

Propuesta preliminar de un sistema de indicadores para la evaluación del rendimiento de las bibliotecas públicas cubanas

The development of the qualitative studies in the information sphere, both in the world and in Cuba, specifically in the National System of Public Libraries, and of those referred to the evaluation of libraries, is dealt with. Diverse typologies of yielding indicators useful to evaluate the performance of the public libraries, as well as the statistical control carried out by the public librares in the country are analysed. Finally, a proposal of indicators is made to assess the yielding of the Cuban public libraries based on the set of statistical variables and controls these libraries have at present

La literatura bibliológico-informativa en Cuba. Parte II. Análisis de dominio del siglo XX

The stages identified in the development of the Cuban bibliological-informative literature, as well as their peculiarities and a description of the economic, political, historical, and cultural conditions supporting them are presented

El derecho a la información en Cuba: consideraciones éticas y jurídicas en un entorno cambiante

Reflects on the right to information as a universal right and the right to liberty, emphasizing their representation in major international standards that recognize this right within the universe of human rights in the Americas. Comments on Freedom of Expression in a representation of constitutions of Latin America and Cuba, making a comparative study of Latin American and Cuban treatment constitutional context. Illustrate the definitions of right of information and access to information, concluding, from an ethical reflection of the new environment under the technological paradigm, with a review of the regulations in Cuba on access to the Internet and its influence on the right to information in Cuba