SUAGM 2017: Las Bibliotecas Transforman; Acceso y Oportunidad para Todos

The presentation was delivered at the 5th Conference for Librarians at the Ana G. Mendez Educational System, with five campuses in Puerto Rico and the mainland, around the National Library Week theme on the trans-formative power of libraries. Examples of activities and metrics to measure the impact SUAGM libraries have on their constituents and stakeholders are reviewed in the presentation to inspire and provoke staff and librarians to embark in documenting and providing narratives on the impact the SUAGM libraries have across their campuses

Building Bridges in the Clouds: Connecting Researchers and Hidden Works

The work of two researchers, Mercedes Agullo and Rita Arditti, is the raw material for the development of two projects using cloud-based turn-key solutions. The resulting digital libraries bring together primary and secondary sources to a global audience of scholars and researchers that previously could not access these valuable yet hidden scholarly works. Mercedes Agulló y Cobo is a Spanish historian who, over the course of her career, has produced important scholarly reference works in the historiography of the book, painting, sculpture, and theater. The Library at UMass Boston was approached by a faculty member in Latin American & Iberian Studies interested in providing broad access to Agulló’s extensive, though largely inaccessible, body of work. In the 1990s, Argentine-born activist and educator Rita Arditti traveled to Buenos Aires from the U.S. to interview the Abuelas (Grandmothers) of the Plaza de Mayo, a group founded in 1977 to search for children who were abducted or born into captivity during the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983

Proyecto para el diseño de aplicación móvil para la entrega de medicamentos a los usuarios de la empresa Audifarma S.A

Aplicar los conocimientos que se adquieren a lo largo de un proceso formativo es un reto, no solo para evidenciar lo aprendido sino también para descubrir el aporte a la sociedad y al campo laboral que se puede dar desde la academia, en la Gerencia de proyectos, es de igual importancia la motivación que se le da a un equipo del proyecto para su formación y trabajo como la estructura del proyecto como tal que permite evidenciar riesgos y prevenirlos con facilidad llegando a resultados esperados y a actividades exitosas que permiten el crecimiento de las organizaciones..

Determinación experimental de los cambios en las propiedades físico químicas en dos diferentes tipos de suelos expuestos a distintas temperaturas simulando incendios forestales.

Simulations of wildfires in soil samples corresponding to two areas of the city of Quito with a different record in the occurrence of forest fires and different features moisture, organic matter, water repellency and vegetation were performed. In both zones control samples and samples withstand temperatures of fires specific medium and high intensity using an oven at GLP built to achieve maximum temperatures of 800 ° C with open doors were chosen. Maximum temperatures in the samples at surface corresponding to the area Ungüi 371 ° C and the area of Paramo Antisana 310 ° C. Moisture losses were observed in the soils of the area moor up to 30%, while losses of soil moisture Ungüi area were up 90% from the initial moisture. The data obtained show a different behavior of soils especially in water repellency, a parameter that is intensified in some cases or destroyed in others. The concentration of organic matter in samples Antisana and Ungüi with different values, giving higher concentration near Antisana regarding Ungüi area, taking that for combustion of this there is a direct concern to the other parameters studied (pH, electrical conductivity, density, nitrogen, organic carbon, texture, water repellency).Se realizaron simulaciones de incendios forestales en muestras de suelo correspondientes a dos zonas de la ciudad de Quito con un historial diferente en la ocurrencia de incendios forestales y características diferentes de humedad, materia orgánica, repelencia al agua y vegetación existente. De ambas zonas se escogieron muestras testigos y muestras que soportarían temperaturas específicas de incendios de media y alta intensidad utilizando un horno a GLP construido para alcanzar temperaturas máximas de 800 °C con las puertas abiertas. Las máximas temperaturas registradas en las muestras a nivel superficial corresponden a la zona de Ungüi 371 °C y a la zona del Páramo del Antisana 310 °C. Se observaron pérdidas de humedad en los suelos de la zona del páramo de hasta un 30%, mientras que las pérdidas de humedad en los suelos de la zona de Ungüi fueron de hasta el 90% de la humedad inicial. Los datos obtenidos revelan un comportamiento diferente de los suelos especialmente en la repelencia al agua, parámetro que se ve intensificado en unos casos o destruido en otros. La concentración de materia orgánica en las muestras de Antisana y Ungüi presentan valores distintos, dando mayor concentración en la zona de Antisana con respecto a la zona de Ungüi, teniéndose que, por la combustión de esta existe una afectación directa a los demás parámetros estudiados (pH, conductividad eléctrica, densidad, nitrógeno, carbono orgánico, textura, hidrorepelencia)

Final Report of the Information Technology Subcommittee for the Campus Master Plan

Through its work, data collection, outreach, and careful review of various studies and information, the committee is led to conclude that as it moves forward with implementation of its Master Plan, UMass Boston has a tremendous opportunity to plan for and design spaces that support and promote the learning, teaching, and research requirements of the campus community. It is hoped that the recommended guidelines and standards outlined in this report will assist and inform the planning and design of new and renovated campus facilities and specifically address the technological needs of classrooms, laboratories, offices, informal study areas, and social spaces throughout the campus. As technology transforms rapidly and the needs of the campus evolve, the committee also recommends that this report is reviewed and updated on a yearly basis

Wild dogs at stake: deforestation threatens the only Amazon endemic canid, the short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis)

The persistent high deforestation rate and fragmentation of the Amazon forests are the main threats to their biodiversity. To anticipate and mitigate these threats, it is important to understand and predict how species respond to the rapidly changing landscape. The short-eared dog Atelocynus microtis is the only Amazon-endemic canid and one of the most understudied wild dogs worldwide. We investigated short-eared dog habitat associations on two spatial scales. First, we used the largest record database ever compiled for short-eared dogs in combination with species distribution models to map species habitat suitability, estimate its distribution range and predict shifts in species distribution in response to predicted deforestation across the entire Amazon (regional scale). Second, we used systematic camera trap surveys and occupancy models to investigate how forest cover and forest fragmentation affect the space use of this species in the Southern Brazilian Amazon (local scale). Species distribution models suggested that the short-eared dog potentially occurs over an extensive and continuous area, through most of the Amazon region south of the Amazon River. However, approximately 30% of the short-eared dog's current distribution is expected to be lost or suffer sharp declines in habitat suitability by 2027 (within three generations) due to forest loss. This proportion might reach 40% of the species distribution in unprotected areas and exceed 60% in some interfluves (i.e. portions of land separated by large rivers) of the Amazon basin. Our local-scale analysis indicated that the presence of forest positively affected short-eared dog space use, while the density of forest edges had a negative effect. Beyond shedding light on the ecology of the short-eared dog and refining its distribution range, our results stress that forest loss poses a serious threat to the conservation of the species in a short time frame. Hence, we propose a re-assessment of the short-eared dog's current IUCN Red List status (Near Threatened) based on findings presented here. Our study exemplifies how data can be integrated across sources and modelling procedures to improve our knowledge of relatively understudied species

Resources for the practice of pediatric neuro-oncology in Mexico: a cross-sectional evaluation

BackgroundThe evaluation of existing resources and services is key to identify gaps and prioritize interventions to expand care capacity for children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. We sought to evaluate the resources for pediatric neuro-oncology (PNO) in Mexico.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey with 35 questions was designed to assess PNO resources and services, covering aspects including number of patients, infrastructure, human resources, and diagnostic and treatment time intervals. The survey was distributed to the members of the Mexican Association of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (AMOHP) who belong to the nation’s many different health systems.ResultsResponses were obtained from 33 institutions, distributed throughout the country and part of the many health systems that exist in Mexico. Twenty-one (64%) institutions had less than 10 new cases of pediatric CNS tumors per year. Although 30 (91%) institutions saw pediatric patients up to the age of 18 years, 2 (6%) had a cutoff of 15 years. Twenty-four (73%) institutions had between 1 and 3 pediatric oncologists providing care for children with CNS tumors. Six (18%) institutions did not have a neurosurgeon, while 19 (57%) institutions had a pediatric neurosurgeon. All centers had a pathology department, but 13 (39%) institutions only had access to basic histopathology. Eleven (33%) institutions reported histopathological diagnoses within one week, but 3 (9%) took more than 4 weeks. Radiotherapy for pediatric CNS tumors was referred to outside centers at 18 (55%) institutions. All centers had access to conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy, but only 6 (18%) had access to targeted therapy. Eighteen (55%) respondents estimated a survival rate of less than 60%. Fifteen (45%) centers attributed the main cause of mortality to non-tumor related factors, including infection and post-surgical complications.ConclusionsThis is the first national assessment of the resources available in Mexico for the treatment of CNS tumors. It shows disparities in resource capacity and a lack of the specific and efficient diagnoses that allow timely initiation of treatment. These data will enable the prioritization of collaborative interventions in the future

Antimicrobial resistance among migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are rising globally and there is concern that increased migration is contributing to the burden of antibiotic resistance in Europe. However, the effect of migration on the burden of AMR in Europe has not yet been comprehensively examined. Therefore, we did a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify and synthesise data for AMR carriage or infection in migrants to Europe to examine differences in patterns of AMR across migrant groups and in different settings. METHODS: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus with no language restrictions from Jan 1, 2000, to Jan 18, 2017, for primary data from observational studies reporting antibacterial resistance in common bacterial pathogens among migrants to 21 European Union-15 and European Economic Area countries. To be eligible for inclusion, studies had to report data on carriage or infection with laboratory-confirmed antibiotic-resistant organisms in migrant populations. We extracted data from eligible studies and assessed quality using piloted, standardised forms. We did not examine drug resistance in tuberculosis and excluded articles solely reporting on this parameter. We also excluded articles in which migrant status was determined by ethnicity, country of birth of participants' parents, or was not defined, and articles in which data were not disaggregated by migrant status. Outcomes were carriage of or infection with antibiotic-resistant organisms. We used random-effects models to calculate the pooled prevalence of each outcome. The study protocol is registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42016043681. FINDINGS: We identified 2274 articles, of which 23 observational studies reporting on antibiotic resistance in 2319 migrants were included. The pooled prevalence of any AMR carriage or AMR infection in migrants was 25·4% (95% CI 19·1-31·8; I2 =98%), including meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (7·8%, 4·8-10·7; I2 =92%) and antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (27·2%, 17·6-36·8; I2 =94%). The pooled prevalence of any AMR carriage or infection was higher in refugees and asylum seekers (33·0%, 18·3-47·6; I2 =98%) than in other migrant groups (6·6%, 1·8-11·3; I2 =92%). The pooled prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms was slightly higher in high-migrant community settings (33·1%, 11·1-55·1; I2 =96%) than in migrants in hospitals (24·3%, 16·1-32·6; I2 =98%). We did not find evidence of high rates of transmission of AMR from migrant to host populations. INTERPRETATION: Migrants are exposed to conditions favouring the emergence of drug resistance during transit and in host countries in Europe. Increased antibiotic resistance among refugees and asylum seekers and in high-migrant community settings (such as refugee camps and detention facilities) highlights the need for improved living conditions, access to health care, and initiatives to facilitate detection of and appropriate high-quality treatment for antibiotic-resistant infections during transit and in host countries. Protocols for the prevention and control of infection and for antibiotic surveillance need to be integrated in all aspects of health care, which should be accessible for all migrant groups, and should target determinants of AMR before, during, and after migration. FUNDING: UK National Institute for Health Research Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, Imperial College Healthcare Charity, the Wellcome Trust, and UK National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Unit in Healthcare-associated Infections and Antimictobial Resistance at Imperial College London

Visiones transversales de Puerto Rico y el Caribe

Con autorización de la editorial para este libro. La edición del libro estuvo a cargo de Beatriz Cruz Sotomayor y Félix R. Huertas González.Visiones transversales de Puerto Rico y el Caribe es producto de un proyecto internacional de investigación en el que han venido participando, por los pasados años, un grupo de historiadores y especialistas de diversas disciplinas en el área de los estudios caribeños. Como lo sugiere su título, el libro apuesta a la transversalidad como enfoque que permite explorar, desde múltiples perspectivas, la diversidad que ya de por sí implica la región caribeña y, en particular, la isla de Puerto Rico. Este persigue innovar en su metodología, marcos teóricos, perspectivas críticas y en una rica variedad de campos de estudio sobre Puerto Rico en el contexto del Caribe. Desde una diversidad de análisis, los ensayos transitan también un amplio espectro temático: esclavitud, urbanismo, ambiente, identidad, cultura, diáspora, economía, arte, literatura y política, entre otros.Connected Worlds: The Caribbean, Origin of the Modern World. Este proyecto ha recibido fondos del programa de investigación e innovación Horizon 2020 de la Unión Europea en virtud del acuerdo de subvención Marie Sklodowska-Curie Nº 823846. El proyecto está dirigido por la profesora Consuelo Naranjo Orovio del Instituto de Historia-CSIC.Peer reviewe

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