Intermediate Inflation in the Jordan-Brans-Dicke Theory

We present an intermediate inflationary stage in a Jordan-Brans-Dicke theory. In this scenario we analyze the quantum fluctuations corresponding to adiabatic and isocurvature modes. The model is compared to that described by using the intermediate model in Einstein General Relativity theory. We assess the status of this model in light of the WMAP7 data.Comment: Proceedings of I CosmoSul - Cosmology and Gravitation in Southern Cone (Rio de Janeiro, 2011). Eds: J. S. Alcaniz, S. Carneiro, L. P. Chimento, S. del Campo, J. C. Fabris, J. A. S. Lima and W. Zimdah

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Lack of Diversity in Genomics Research

Precision medicine is a movement that seeks to serve a patient’s individual medical needs with a tailored level of treatment. Such a practice requires an essential framework of genetic information to allow doctors to make accurate treatment decisions. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) provide massive amounts of information for databases, such as the GWAS Catalog; however, there is an apparent lack of diversity in the genomics data available to researchers and drug-developers. The majority of participants in GWAS are of European descent. As of January 2019, 78 percent of genetics contributed by GWAS have been of European descent; while, only 22 percent are minorities (Yeager 2019). Stemming from a history of discrimination and unfair logistics, the lack of diversity in genomic databases undercuts the accessibility and function of Precision Medicine, and this issue needs to be resolved

The American Dream: An Illusion or Reality for Latino Immigrants

Many Latinos from Mexico, Central America, and South America have made the decision to immigrate to the United States in recent years—whether legally or illegally. In the literature, stories of immigration and hopes for the American Dream proliferated; however, varying degrees of racism and anti-immigration sentiment were also revealed. Interviews of first-generation Latino immigrants and American citizens that were both attendees of a local Hispanic church in southcentral Virginia showed that Latino immigrants had hopes of achieving what they believed to be the American Dream, while realizing they had a long journey ahead. American citizens were more certain of having achieved at least some portion of the American Dream, and also had hopes of fully attaining what they believed to be the American Dream

La calidad colaborativa: un nuevo concepto para la calidad turística

The technology 2.0, has transformed consumers into informed individuals, content generators and sources of feedback for companies, positioning themselves as key elements to managing quality. This article analyses the positioning, visualization, communication and interaction that current Spanish tourism systems for quality management: the Q mark for quality and SICTED [Complete System for Tourism Quality in Spanish Destinations] emblem, on websites and social media (Facebook & Twitter) in the Andalusian hotel industry. This investigation shows that current tourism QMSs have ignored factors that generate value for new consumers: positioning, visibility, communication and interaction. Their processes do not include marketing strategies associated with technology 2.0, to promote their brands as references of trust. They have removed consumers from the equation, essential pieces in any new business structure. This weakness has been utilized by “Influencer marks” in order to displace QMSs as references of trust. Tourism QMSs should transition from tools of correct business management to guarantors of continual improvement that is visible, communicated, receives feedback to new consumers. QMSs must adapt to the new era of quality management, the Collaborative Quality.La tecnología 2.0 ha transformando a los consumidores en fuentes de creación y retroali¬mentación para las empresas, situándolos como elementos clave para la gestión de la calidad. El presente artículo analiza los sistemas de gestión de calidad (SGC) turística española: la marca Q de calidad y el distintivo SICTED, en las web y las redes sociales (Facebook y Twiter) en la industria hotelera de Andalucía. La investigación demuestra que los actuales SGC turística han obviado los factores que generan valor en los nuevos consumidores: Posi¬cionamiento, visibilidad, comunicación e interactuación. Sus procesos no implementan las estrategias de marketing asociadas a la tecnología 2.0, para potenciar sus marcas como refe¬rente de confianza. Han eludido a los nuevos consumidores, piezas esenciales de las nuevas estructuras empresariales. Esta debilidad ha sido utilizada por los “sellos influencers”, para desplazarlos como referentes de confianza. Los SGC turística deben transitar de herramien¬tas de correcta gestión empresarial a garantes de una mejora continua; visible, comunicada y retroalimentada por los nuevos consumidores. Adaptándose a la nueva etapa de la gestión de calidad, la Calidad Colaborativa

Diversity in Community College Registered Nursing Education

The United States is currently facing a shortage of trained professionals in many fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Nursing (Allen-Ramdial & Campbell, 2014; Georgetown University, 2020). As a result, current U.S. nursing student demographics do not mirror the populations they serve (Gooden, Porter, Gonzalez, & Mims, 2001). Research has shown the positive impact a diverse nursing staff has on patient care (Gooden, Porter, Gonzalez, & Mims, 2001). Representative care and cultural awareness translate to better patient outcomes especially for patients from marginalized and underrepresented communities (Woods-Giscombe, Rowsey, Kneipp, Lackey, & Bravo, 2019). Community colleges play a critical role in the supply of registered nurses within the U.S. (Bissett, 1995). For colleges to better address this shortcoming and have a positive effect on patient outcomes, colleges must evaluate current pathway and persistence practices. Additionally, a greater effort must be made to reevaluate application requirements and admissions processes to counter any failings in the current colonial higher education methodologies (Espinosa, 2011; Patel, 2016). The literature indicates two major bottlenecks in diversifying nursing students. First, nursing in the U.S. has historically been perceived as female-dominated profession, and the second bottleneck is the entry requirements and gap in outreach to marginalized and underrepresented (MUR) communities (Aynaci & Gulmez, 2019; Oyana, et al., 2015; Pacquiao, D. (2007). Potential students are often not familiar with what nursing professionals do on a day-to-day basis and can hold a bias towards the field due to negative depictions in pop culture or cultural norms (Hargett, 2019). The second issue is field association and identity, and how that relates to self-efficacy. There are often few role models for MUR students to identify with and to draw inspiration from. Additionally, institutional barriers play a significant role. Such barriers are rooted in the climate and culture of a college or individual nursing program. For nursing programs and STEM as a whole to increase in diversity and MUR student success, they must periodically reassess their equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts and diversity initiatives. This study aims to evaluate EDI policies and efficacy by comparing nursing student body demographic numbers with faculty interview data. Through this comparison, areas of success and areas for improvement are identified