STEVENALTICA, A NEW GENUS OF MOSS AND LEAF-LITTER INHABITING FLEA BEETLES FROM BOLIVIA (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE: GALERUCINAE: ALTICINI).

A new genus, Stevenaltica, with two new species, S. normi and S. erronis, from Bolivia is described and illustrated. It is similar to Exoceras Jacoby. An identification key for all flea beetle genera known to occur in mosses in the Western Hemisphere is provided

Substitutional disorder in the ionic diorganoanti­mony halide adduct [bromido/chlorido(0.33/0.67)][2-(di­methyl­amino­meth­yl)phen­yl][2-(di­methyl­ammonio­meth­yl)phen­yl]anti­mony(III) 0.75-bromide 0.25-chloride

The title complex, [SbBr0.33Cl0.67(C9H13N)(C9H12N)]Br0.75Cl0.25, exhibits substitutional disorder of both halogen atoms in the asymmetric unit, however, with different occupancies. Thus, the halogen atom bonded to Sb has 0.67 (4) occupancy for Cl and 0.33 (4) for Br, while the anionic halogen atom shows 0.75 (4) occupancy for Br and 0.25 (4) for Cl. An N—H⋯Cl/Br hydrogen bond is established between the cation and the halide anion. The coordination geometry of the Sb center in the cation is distorted pseudo-trigonal-bipyramidal as a result of the strong intra­molecular N→Sb coordination trans to the Sb—Cl/Br bond. The pendant arm on the second ligand is twisted away from the metal center. The compound crystallizes as a racemate, i.e. a mixture of (R N2,C Sb1) and (S N2,A Sb1) isomers with respect to planar chirality induced by the coordinating N atom and chelate-induced Sb chirality. These isomers are associated through Cphen­yl—H⋯Cl/Br hydrogen bonds, forming a three-dimensional architecture

A Holistic Reading and Language Arts Approach for the Intermediate Grades

The recent push to use a whole language approach in the classroom has generally focused on the primary grade level. However, the integrated reading/language arts model described in this article was designed to meet the needs of Chapter I sixth grade students. The program provides for the integration of reading with the other language arts: speaking, writing, and listening

A NEW GENUS OF MOSS-INHABITING FLEA BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) FROM NICARAGUA

Nicaltica new genus and new species (N. selvanegra Konstantinov, Chamorro-Lacayo and Savini) from moss habitat in Nicaragua are described and illustrated. Nicaltica is compared to Kiskeya Konstantinov and Chamorro-Lacayo, Monotalla Bechyne ́, and Normaltica Konstantinov

Role of Smac/DIABLO in cancer progression

Second mitochondria-derived activator of caspase/direct inhibitor of apoptosis-binding protein with low pI (Smac/DIABLO) is a proapoptogenic mitochondrial protein that is released to the cytosol in response to diverse apoptotic stimuli, including commonly used chemotherapeutic drugs. In the cytosol, Smac/DIABLO interacts and antagonizes inhibitors of apoptosis proteins (IAPs), thus allowing the activation of caspases and apoptosis. This activity has prompted the synthesis of peptidomimetics that could potentially be used in cancer therapy. For these reasons, several authors have analyzed the expression levels of Smac/DIABLO in samples of patients from different tumors. Although dissimilar results have been found, a tissue-specific role of this protein emerges from the data. The objective of this review is to present the current knowledge of the Smac/DIABLO role in cancer and its possible use as a marker or therapeutic target for drug design

Aplicación de hielo incluyendo conservantes naturales para la mejora de la calidad de especies marinas refrigeradas

6 páginas, 4 figurasComo resultado de la creciente demanda de productos marinos frescos de alta calidad, la tecnología de alimentos ha desarrollado una gran diversidad de estrategias novedosas de refrigeración que han contribuido al desarrollo continuado y a la innovación en el sector. En este trabajo se describe la actividad llevada a cabo en los últimos años en nuestro grupo de trabajo. En él, se desarrolló una estrategia nueva consistente en emplear como medio de refrigeración hielo preparado a partir de disoluciones acuosas incluyendo componentes conservantes naturales de distinta procedencia (extractos vegetales, ácidos orgánicos de pequeño tamaño y extractos de macroalgas)Los experimentos fueron financiados por la Secretaría Xeral de I+D de la Xunta de Galicia (Galicia, España) (Proyecto 10 TAL 018E), el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC; Proyecto PIE 201370E001) y el Programa de Cooperación Hispano-Chileno “Universidad de Chile-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) (Proyecto 2004 CL 0038).Peer reviewe

Rancidity development during the chilled storage of farmed Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)

7 páginas, 4 figuras, 2 tablasCoho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) is a fatty fish species whose farming production has greatly increased in recent years. Lipid damage produced during Coho salmon chilled storage was studied for up to 24 d. Lipid hydrolysis (free fatty acids, FFA) and oxidation (conjugated dienes; peroxide value, PV; thiobarbituric acid index, TBA-i; fluorescent compounds formation, FR; browning development) were determined and compared to lipid composition (polyene index, PI; astaxanthin, AX) changes and sensory assessment (rancid odour development) results. Most lipid damage indices developed slowly during storage; thus, values obtained for FFA, PV, TBA-i and FR were in all cases under 1.5 g/100 g, 4.0 meq oxygen/kg lipid, 0.40 mg malondialdehyde/kg muscle and 0.40, respectively. Odour assessment showed a significant (p <0.05) rancidity development at day 10, when compared to starting fish material; then, non-acceptable values were obtained at days 19 and 24. The PI analysis showed not many differences during the storage time, with the lowest mean value at day 19. AX analysis indicated a relatively high content in the white muscle, which was maintained till the end of the experiment. A low oxidation development is concluded for Coho salmon lipids when compared to other fatty fish species under the same chilling conditions. AX was found to contribute to the oxidation stability of Coho salmon lipids, due to its free radical scavenger propertiesPeer reviewe

Virtual education and its impact partner - economic in the educational students and of an educative unit

La pandemia provocada por la Covid -19 ha dejado consecuencias de alto impacto en todos los campos de la sociedad y la educación no está exenta de dicho impacto. Por lo tanto, los gestores y líderes educativos han tenido que redefinir sus prácticas y modelos haciéndola virtual y utilizando la tecnología mediante las diferentes plataformas de la comunicación. Objetivo. Definir con claridad los impactos a nivel económico y social en las familias y docentes de una unidad educativa, para utilizar diferentes recursos idóneos y promover la adaptación al nuevo sistema educativo y lograr mejor aprovechamiento de la educación en estos sectores más vulnerables de la sociedad. Metodología. Se aplicaron los paradigmas positivista e interpretativo por el tipo de estudio, que requiere como instrumento de recolección de datos, la encuesta mediante google forms por las condiciones actuales que no permiten un estudio de campo. Se realizaron 2 encuestas, la primera se efectuó a 198 padres de familia y la segunda a 31 docentes de planta de la unidad educativa en estudio. Como herramienta para procesar los datos se utilizó SPSS versión 24. Resultados. Se observa una fuerte afectación en los alumnos al tener un nivel de aprendizaje que va entre el 51%-75%, coincidiendo así padres y docentes al asegurar que les gustaría retornar a la modalidad presencial; el 61% de docentes y el 55% de estudiantes tienen problemas de conexión por el internet; se ha tenido que invertir en la compra de algún computador para las clases virtuales; el estrés es el problema principal&nbsp; para estudiantes con el 27% y docentes con el 31% y básicamente en el caso de los estudiantes en sus tiempos libres se dedican a tareas de la casa o utilizar el celular no con fines educativos sino a través de juegos que generan adicción en la juventud. Conclusión. La pandemia ha generado una nueva forma de educación tanto para las familias como para los docentes y pone de manifiesto la capacidad de adaptación ante un escenario que debía llegar en forma paulatina y no repentina.The pandemic caused by Covid -19 has left consequences of high impact in all the fields of the society and the education is not free of this impact. Therefore, the educative managers and leaders have had to redefine their practices and models doing it virtual and using the technology by means of the different platforms from the communication. Objective. To define with clarity the impacts at economic and social level in the educational families and of an educative unit, to use different suitable resources and to promote the adaptation to the new educative system and to obtain better advantage of the education in these more vulnerable sectors of the society. Methodology. The paradigms by the type of study were applied, that it requires like instrument of data collection, the survey by means of google forms by the present conditions that do not allow a field study. 2 surveys were made, first second a 31 of plant of the educative unit in study took place to 198 parents of educational family and. As tool to process the data were used SPSS version 24. Results. A strong affectation in the students is observed when having a learning level that goes between the 51%-75%, thus agreeing educational parents and when assuring that they would like to return to the actual modality; educational 61% of and 55% of students have problems of connection by the Internet; it has had to invest in the purchase of some computer for the virtual classes; stress is the main problem&nbsp; for students with educational 27% and with 31% and basically in the case of the students in its free times they are dedicated to tasks of the house or of using the cellular one not with educative aims but through games that generate addiction in youth. Conclusion. The pandemic has generated a new form of education as much for the families as for the educational ones and shows the adaptation capacity before a scene that had to arrive in gradual and nonsudden form.&nbsp;&nbsp

National Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies, Anaemia, Genetic Blood Disorders and Over- and Undernutrition in Omani Women of Reproductive Age and Preschool Children

A national cross-sectional survey was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia, micronutrient deficiencies, haemoglobin disorders and over- and undernutrition in children and women of reproductive age in Oman. Wasting and stunting were found in 9.3% and 11.4% of children aged 0–59 months, respectively, while 4.2% were overweight or obese. In addition, 23.8% were anaemic and 10.2%, 9.5% and 10.6% had iron, vitamin A and vitamin D deficiencies, respectively. Sickle cell and β-thalassaemia genetic traits were present in 5.3% and 4.2% of children and 4.7% and 2.8% of women, respectively. Overall, 9.1% of Omani women were underweight and 59.2% were overweight or obese. The prevalence of anaemia was 27.8%, while iron, folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiencies affected 24.8%, 11.6%, 8.9% and 16.2%, respectively. Anaemia among both children and women and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women are the most concerning nutritional problems in Oman.Keywords: Nutrition Disorders; Malnutrition; Micronutrients; Iron-Deficiency Anemia; Avitaminosis; Vitamin D Deficiency; Vitamin B 12 Deficiency; Oman

Result of a pulmonary rehabilitation program on adherence and inhalation technique in patients with chronic respiratory disease

Introduction: Pulmonary rehabilitation programs must include educational activities focused on the acquisition of&nbsp;necessary knowledge and skills to control the disease and approach treatment appropriately. Objective: To analyze&nbsp;treatment adherence and inhalation technique in patients referred to pulmonary rehabilitation program of Fundación&nbsp;Neumológica Colombiana and evaluate changes in them at the end of the outpatient program. Methodology: Pretest&nbsp;– posttest design in patients older than 18 years. The inhalation technique was assessed using the EDEN scale, and &nbsp;adherence was scored with modified questions from the Morisky medication adherence scale. Results: We analyzed&nbsp;320 patients. The percentage of patients who used inhalers correctly before starting the rehabilitation program&nbsp;ranged between 9% and 19%; the most common mistake was not exhale the air before starting inhalation. Upon completion of the program the percentage of patients performing a correct inhalation technique ranged between 61%&nbsp;for metered dose inhalers to 83% for dry powder inhalers. Adherence to inhalers before the program was 58%, with neglect and forget being the main reasons encountered. It improved in 86% of evaluated patients. Conclusion: A&nbsp;small percentage of patients referred to pulmonary rehabilitation program applied the inhalation technique correctly;&nbsp;educational instruction in a pulmonary rehabilitation program improved the technique and adherence to inhalers in&nbsp;a significant percentage of patients.Introducción: Los programas de rehabilitación pulmonar deben incluir actividades educativas encaminadas a que&nbsp;el paciente conozca la enfermedad y reciba el adiestramiento que le permita abordar adecuadamente su tratamiento.&nbsp;Objetivo: Analizar la adherencia y la técnica inhalatoria en pacientes remitidos al programa de rehabilitación&nbsp;pulmonar de la Fundación Neumológica Colombiana y evaluar los cambios que se presentaron en éstas al finalizar&nbsp;el programa ambulatorio. Metodología: Estudio no experimental preprueba postprueba en pacientes mayores de&nbsp;18 años. Se calificó la técnica inhalatoria utilizando la escala EDEN y la adherencia utilizando preguntas adaptadas&nbsp;de la escala de adherencia a la medicación de Morisky. Resultados: Se analizaron 320 pacientes; el &nbsp;orcentaje&nbsp;de pacientes que utilizaba correctamente los dispositivos inhalados al iniciar el programa de rehabilitación osciló&nbsp;entre 9% y19%; el error más común en todos los dispositivos fue no expulsar el aire antes de iniciar la inhalación.&nbsp;Después del programa de rehabilitación el porcentaje de pacientes que empleaban una técnica inhalatoria correcta&nbsp;fue en promedio 61% para inhaladores de dosis medida y 83% para dispositivos de polvo seco. La adherencia&nbsp;a los inhaladores antes del programa fue 58%, siendo descuido y olvido las principales razones que explican la&nbsp;no adherencia. Al finalizar el programa 86% de los pacientes eran adherentes. Conclusiones: Un porcentaje bajo&nbsp;de pacientes remitidos al programa de rehabilitación pulmonar aplicaba correctamente la técnica, la&nbsp;instrucción educativa dentro de un programa de rehabilitación pulmonar mejoró la técnica y la adherencia a los&nbsp;inhaladores en un porcentaje importante de pacientes.&nbsp