Uma Nova Espécie De Rhipidomys (Rodentia, Muroidea) Do Nordeste Brasileiro

The Collections Of Mammals Made In The 1950s By The Serviço Nacional De Peste (National Plague Service) In North-Eastern Brazil Include Some 240 Specimens Of Climbing Mice, Genus Rhipidomys, From The States Of Ceará And Pernambuco. Morphological And Morphometric Analyses Reveal The Presence Among Them Of A New Species, Rhipidomys Cariri Sp.Nov., Described Herein With Two Subspecies, Namely The Nominotypical Subspecies And R. Cariri Baturiteensis Ssp.Nov., Respectively From The Mesic Enclaves Of Cariri And Baturité Within The Semi-Arid Caatinga Of Ceará. The Species May Be Distinguished From Both The Population Of R. Mastacalis Found In Eastern Pernambuco And That Of R. Macrurus Occurring In The Serra De Ibiapaba On The Western Border Of Ceará Through Its Larger Body Size, Greyer And Coarser Pelage, Longer Vibrissae And Larger Molars. Although The Separation Of The Enclaves From The Atlantic Forest To The East And The Amazonian Forest To The West Probably Dates Back Only To The Mid-Holocene Or Late Pleistocene, The New Endemic Species May Well Have A Much More Remote Origin; Molecular Data Would Be Needed To Test This Hypothesis.O Material Mastozoológico Coletado No Nordeste Pelo Serviço Nacional De Peste, Na Década De 1950, Inclui Cerca De 240 Exemplares De Ratos Arborícolas Do Gênero Rhipidomys Provenientes Do Ceará E De Pernambuco. A Utilização De Métodos Morfológicos E Morfométricos Permitiu Distinguir Entre Eles Uma Nova Espécie, R. Cariri Sp.Nov., Descrita Aqui Com Duas Subespécies, A Nominotípica E R. Cariri Baturiteensis Ssp.Nov., Respectivamente Provenientes Dos Brejos (Zonas Úmidas) Do Cariri E De Baturité, Isolados Na Caatinga Do Ceará. A Espécie Se Distingue Tanto Da População De R. Mastacalis Encontrada No Leste De Pernambuco Quanto Daquela De R. Macrurus Que Ocorre Na Serra De Ibiapaba, No Extremo Ocidental Do Ceará, Pelo Seu Tamanho Corporal Maior, Sua Pelagem Mais Cinzenta E Menos Lisa, Suas Vibrissas Mais Compridas E Sua Série Molar Maior. Apesar De A Separação Entre Os Brejos Cearenses E A Mata Atlântica, Ao Leste, E A Amazônica, Ao Oeste, Remontar Apenas Até O Meio Do Holoceno Ou O Final Do Pleistoceno, É Possível Que A Nova Espécie Endêmica Tenha Origem Bem Mais Antiga, Hipótese Esta Que Poderia Ser Testada Com Dados Moleculares

Sexual harassment: Overlooked and under-researched

Purpose This paper aims to focus on the gap between the very high prevalence of sexual harassment in the tourism and hospitality industry (the phenomenon) and the limited academic discussion about it (academic knowledge), and suggests ways to bridge this gap. Design/methodology/approach The gap between phenomenon and knowledge is identified by comparing official data regarding sexual harassment in the tourism and hospitality industry with a content analysis of the academic literature. Tribe’s (2006) knowledge force-field model is used to analyze this gap. Findings The five truth barriers identified by Tribe (2006), namely, person, rules, position, ends and ideology, are confirmed by the data. Five counter-forces – triangulation, interdisciplinary, collaboration, humanism and critical praxis – are developed to counter these truth barriers. Practical implications The five counter-forces offer practical solutions for research, higher education programs and the tourism industry. They demonstrate ways to reduce the high prevalence of sexual harassment in the industry and improve the working conditions of employees. Originality/value Underpinned by Tribe’s conceptual model, the paper identifies and analyzes a relative silence regarding sexual harassment in the tourism and hospitality academy in contrast to its prevalence in the industry. Additionally, it advances Tribe’s model by identifying five truth-facilitating forces. Further, it offers a research agenda for revealing hidden topics and/or biased knowledge by understanding the relationship between tourism and hospitality phenomena and academic knowledge

Mobile phone apps for clinical decision support in pregnancy: a scoping review

BACKGROUND: The use of digital technology in healthcare has been found to be useful for data collection, provision of health information and communications. Despite increasing use of medical mobile phone applications (apps), by both clinicians and patients, there appears to be a paucity of peer-reviewed publications evaluating their use, particularly in pregnancy. This scoping review explored the use of mobile phone apps for clinical decision support in pregnancy. Specific objectives were to: 1. determine the current landscape of mobile phone app use for clinical decision support in pregnancy; 2. identify perceived benefits and potential hazards of use and 3. identify facilitators and barriers to implementation of these apps into clinical practice. METHODS: Papers eligible for inclusion were primary research or reports on the development and evaluation of apps for use by clinicians for decision support in pregnancy, published in peer-reviewed journals. Research databases included Medline, Embase, PsychoInfo, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the online digital health journals JMIR mHealth and uHealth. Charting and thematic analysis was undertaken using NVivo qualitative data management software and the Framework approach. RESULTS: After screening for eligibility, 13 papers were identified, mainly reporting early stage development of the mobile app, and feasibility or acceptability studies designed to inform further development. Thematic analysis revealed four main themes across the included papers: 1. acceptability and satisfaction; 2. ease of use and portability; 3. multi-functionality and 4. the importance of user involvement in development and evaluation. CONCLUSIONS: This review highlights the benefits of mobile apps for clinical decision support in pregnancy and potential barriers to implementation, but reveals a lack of rigorous reporting of evaluation of their use and data security. This situation may change, however, following the issue of FDA and MHRA guidelines and implementation of UK government and other international strategies. Overall, the findings suggest that ease of use, portability and multi-functionality make mobile apps for clinical decision support in pregnancy useful and acceptable tools for clinicians

Effect of skin dielectric properties on the read range of epidermal ultra-high frequency radio-frequency identification tags

This Letter presents an investigation of the effect of human tissue conductivity and permittivity on the performance of epidermal transfer tattoo ultra-high frequency radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. The measurements were carried out on 20 individuals and the variations in the measured dielectric properties correlate well with variations in the measured tag read range on the individuals and to a lesser extent with their body mass index values. Simulation results also showed the effects of permittivity and conductivity on the designed resonance frequency of the RFID tag

Careif Position Statement on Migration and Mental Health

People have moved from one place to another within the same country or across national borders for millennia. The reasons for such movements have varied, as does the duration for which people migrate. With globalisation and global connections across countries, migration has increased. The process of migration and its impact on the mental health of individuals has been and will remain heterogeneous. The responses of migrants to the process vary, depending upon a number of factors. Individuals may migrate individually, with their families or in groups. They may move to avoid political or religious persecution and seek political asylum in another country (forced migration) or migrate for personal, employment, economic or educational reasons (voluntary migration). Although these two categorisations are often a little more complex than this. Not all migrants will feel negatively affected by migration. People may migrate on a seasonal, recurrent, permanent or temporary basis. It may be within or across generations. Many migrants will never access mental health services, whilst others may use these in varying ways and with diverse requirements or presentations. The experiences and requirements of voluntary and involuntary migrants may differ. Mental health Services may need to ensure that they are accessible and appropriate to all members of society including those who have migrated. This paper makes some suggestions in relation to this

Berom cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health problems in Nigeria: a mixed-methods study

Beliefs and attitudes are essential in mental health discourse. However, cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health problems (ATMHPs) among the Berom people of Nigeria are under-researched. The present studies made original contributions using the Cultural Identity Model (CIM) as predictors to investigate ATMHPs, and semi-structured interviews to further explain the potential impact of cultural beliefs on MHPs. In study-1, N = 140 participants responded to questionnaires on ATMHPs and were analysed using multivariate multiple regression in RStudio. Study-2 interviewed N = 13 participants (n = 7 laypeople; n = 6 practitioners). Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. Study-1 findings showed CIM as a non-significant predictor of ATMHPs. However, in study-2, four themes emerged: Cultural beliefs that MHPs are caused by spiritual forces; Berom indigenous preference for traditional healing; Christian religious healing in Berom communities; and Western-trained mental health practitioners' perception of lay service-users. The authors concluded that the Berom traditional and Christian religious healings are beneficial

Lupus nephritis. Part I. Histopathological classification, activity and chronicity scores

CITATION: Bates, W. D. et al. 1991. Lupus nephritis. Part I. Histopathological classification, activity and chronicity scores. South African Medical Journal, 79:256-259.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaRenal biopsy has made a major contribution to the understanding and management of patients with lupus nephritis. In a 5-year retrospective study the renal morphology of 55 biopsies from 51 patients with lupus nephritis was classified acccrding to World Health Organisation criteria. In addition, semi-quantitative activity and chronicity scores were documented. The findings were similar to series from other parts of the world. Of the biopsies reviewed, 6 were class II, 13 class III, 32 class IV and 4 class V. In situations of overlap, segmental proliferative features determined the class to which a biopsy specimen was assigned. Twenty-five of the patients, all WHO class IV, showed activity scores in the severe range. Most of the activity score features were common and easily recognised but necrotising angiitis was only seen in 1 patient. Haematoxylin bodies were difficult to document and the nature and value of the haematoxylin body is questioned.Publisher’s versio

Global mental health and climate change: A geo-psychiatry perspectiv

Climate changes affect planet ecosystems, living beings, humans, including their lives, rights, economy, housing, migration, and both physical and mental health. Geo-psychiatry is a new discipline within the field of psychiatry studying the interface between various geo-political factors including geographical, political, economic, commercial and cultural determinants which affect society and psychiatry: it provides a holistic overview on global issues such as climate changes, poverty, public health and accessibility to health care. It identifies geopolitical factors and their effects at the international and national levels, as well as considers the politics of climate changes and poverty within this context. This paper then introduces the Compassion, Assertive Action, Pragmatism, and Evidence Vulnerability Index (CAPE-VI) as a global foreign policy index: CAPE-VI calculates how foreign aid should be prioritised for countries that are at risk or already considered to be fragile. These countries are characterised by various forms of conflict, disadvantaged by extremes of climate change, poverty, human rights abuses, and suffering from internal warfare or terrorism