Elaboración de un prototipo de sistema automatizado para la división de recursos humanos del Ministerio de Gobernación.

Presenta el desarrollo de un prototipo de Software que permita mejorar la gestión de la división de recursos humanos, se utiliza el proceso de desarrollo unificado RUP para realizar el análisis y diseño basados en el lenguaje de modelo unificado UML con el fin de facilitar el diseño del prototipo de sistema

Gestión social : herramienta para la inclusión de mujeres en situación de discapacidad

Resumen Objetivo. Presentar la gestión social como una estrategia facilitadora de la inclusión de las mujeres en situación de discapacidad. Metodología. Se plantea un estudio descriptivo-exploratorio. Se realizó una revisión de artículos y textos encontrados en diferentes fuentes, incluyendo, entre otros, cuatro revistas seleccionadas, ubicadas en tres bases de datos; todos los documentos fueron analizados científicamente. Discusión. La problemática social que viven las mujeres con discapacidad, dada por su doble condición de exclusión, hace necesario el uso de herramientas tales como la gestión social, la cuales ayuden a cambiar su situación frente a la sociedad; sin embargo, existe poca literatura que sustente las acciones que puede ejercer dicha herramienta dentro de la problemática. Conclusión. A pesar de que en la literatura está poco descrita, la gestión social como estrategia de inclusión para mujeres con discapacidad, queda abierta la posibilidad para los profesionales de la salud de explorar este campo para el abordaje de esta problemática que concierne al Estado y a la sociedad en conjunto.The objective is to present the social management as a strategy of inclusion for disability women. Methodology. It is taken a descriptive-exploratory study. A checking of articles and books from different sources was developed. Those documents were found into others in 4 magazines, into 3 data bases. Each document was analyzed in a scientific form. Discusion. The social situation that disability women are living is due to their double exclusion condition. It makes necessary the use of tools such as social management support and change this inner situation, however there is a very little information that sustains the actions that can be supported through this tool. Conclusion. Although there is little information in literature about social management as a strategy of inclusion for disability women. Anyway exists the possibility to explore in this matter and create conscious in our government and people through health professionals

Description of a utrophin associated protein complex in lipid raft domains of human artery smooth muscle cells

AbstractThe dystrophin-associated protein complex (DAPC) is a multimeric complex that links the extracellular matrix to the actin cytoskeleton, and in some cases dystrophin can be substituted by its autosomal homologue utrophin to form the utrophin-associated protein complex (UAPC). Both complexes maintain the stability of plasma membrane during contraction process and play an important role in transmembrane signaling. Mutations in members of the DAPC are associated with muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy. In a previous study with human umbilical cord vessels, we observed that utrophin colocalize with caveolin-1 (Cav-1) which proposed the presence of UAPC in the plasma membrane of vascular smooth muscle (VSM). In the current study, we demonstrated by immunofluorescence analysis, co-immunoprecipitation assays, and subcellular fractionation by sucrose gradients, the existence of an UAPC in lipid raft domains of human umbilical artery smooth muscle cells (HUASMC). This complex is constituted by utrophin, β-DG, ε-SG, α-smooth muscle actin, Cav-1, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and cavin-1. It was also observed the presence of dystrophin, utrophin Dp71, β-SG, δ-SG, δ-SG3 and sarcospan in non-lipid raft fractions. Furthermore, the knockdown of α/β-DG was associated with the decrease in both the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) and the presence of the phosphorylated (active) form of eNOS; and with a reduction in the downstream activation of some cGMP signaling transduction pathway components. Together these results show the presence of an UAPC complex in HUASMC that may participate in the activity regulation of eNOS and in the vascular function

Implementación de sistema de control automático de temperatura en proceso de parafinado mediante labview

El presente proyecto se enfoca en procesos de automatización para el control de variables de temperatura y longitud debido a la necesidad de controlar algunas de las principales variables físicas que forman parte del proceso de producción|, con ello obtener las señales físicas e interpretarlas para su procesamiento y asignación de una valoración de referencia medible, que permita controlar los valores para determinar el comportamiento de los procesos. Dichos procesos de automatización se desarrollaron mediante control asistido por computadora, software de programación grafica LabVIEW y una tarjeta de adquisición de datos USB NI 6000

Child mindfulness: psychophysiological, cognitive and psychisocial effects.

Las intervenciones basadas en Mindfulness (IBM) han demostrado eficacia en el abordaje de problemas psicológicos en población infantil; sin embargo, existe poca evidencia de sus efectos a nivel psicofisiológico. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer el efecto psicofisiológico autonómico, cognitivo y psicosocial de una intervención breve basada en mindfulness en población infantil. Se empleó un diseño pre-post intervención, para medidas psicométricas, y de medidas repetidas para evaluar el efecto autonómico de temperatura periférica facial en una muestra de 12 infantes: 7 niñas y 5 niños. Los resultados mostraron un efecto térmico significativo en la temperatura periférica facial y un incremento en el Índice de Velocidad de Procesamiento. Se presenta evidencia del efecto de la IBM sobre la actividad autonómica y procesos cognitivos en infantes

Forest use and management of woody vegetation in the fundo legal of Yaxcabá, Yucatan, Mexico

Background and Aims: The fundo legal (FL) is a strip of forest vegetation that peripherally delimits the villages, provides multiple ecosystem servicesand is part of the mayan community forest reserves of the Yucatan Peninsula. The objective of this study was to describe the forms of use and managementof FL woody vegetation by the inhabitants of the community of Yaxcabá, Yucatan, Mexico.Methods: Within the FL, three sections were selected based on the number of roads identified. Eight sampling plots of 400 m2 (20 × 20 m) and eightmore plots of mature vegetation (MV) were established in each section. In each plot the diameter of the stumps was measured and their taxonomicidentity was determined. The richness, diversity, density and basal area of the stumps and each section was contrasted with sampling plots with MVoutside the FL and with little evidence of use. A closed survey was applied to the local people to detail the forms of local use and management thatresidents carry out in the FL.Key results: There were 58 useful species that included 42 genera and 22 families of angiosperms, of which Fabaceae, Polygonaceae and Ebenaceaewere the most abundant families. Harvesting includes a wide variety of species and few individuals per species are harvested, but the use variesamong courses within the community; this use does not significantly affect the composition of species between FL and MV.Conclusions: Even though there are sections of the FL in which its vegetal cover is degraded, the strategies of current use allow the permanence andconservation of the composition of species at the local level. The intensity of exploitation in the FL is reflected by a greater number of roads and thedistance between them and the forest resources they use.Antecedentes y Objetivos: El fundo legal (FL) es una franja de vegetación forestal que delimita periféricamente a los poblados, provee de múltiples servicios ecosistémicos y forma parte de las Reservas Forestales Comunitarias Mayas de la Península de Yucatán. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir las formas de uso y manejo de la vegetación leñosa del FL por parte de los habitantes de la comunidad de Yaxcabá, Yucatán. Métodos: El FL se dividió en tres secciones a partir del número de caminos identificados. En cada sección se establecieron ocho parcelas de muestreo de 400 m2 (20 x 20 m) y ocho parcelas más en vegetación madura (VM). En cada parcela se midió el diámetro de los tocones y se determinó su identidad taxonómica. Se estimó la riqueza, densidad y área basal y se contrastó con sitios con VM fuera del FL y con poca evidencia de aprovechamiento. Se aplicó una encuesta cerrada a la población para detallar las formas de uso local y manejo que los habitantes hacen en el FL. Resultados clave: Se registraron 58 especies útiles que comprenden 42 géneros y 22 familias de angiospermas, donde Fabaceae, Polygonaceae y Ebenaceae fueron las familias más abundantes. El aprovechamiento comprende una amplia variedad de especies y se cosechan pocos individuos pero el aprovechamiento varía entre rumbos dentro de la comunidad; este aprovechamiento no afecta notablemente la composición de especies entre el FL y la VM.   Conclusiones: Aun cuando existen secciones del FL en las que su cobertura vegetal se encuentra degradada, las estrategias de aprovechamiento actual permiten la permanencia y conservación de la composición de especies a nivel local. La intensidad de aprovechamientos en el FL se ve reflejada por una mayor cantidad de caminos y la distancia que hay entre ellos y los recursos forestales que utilizan

Developing active chitosan-based edible film for extending the shelf life of guacamole

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of edible films (EFs) on important parameters of fresh guacamole and to select the best EF for evaluating its stability and protection effect after 28 days of storage (at 4 and 20°C). EFs based on chitosan (2%), glycerol (1%), citric acid (1.5–2.5%), and lemon-onion extract (0–2%) were applied on the surface of fresh guacamole to evaluate its effect in its color and microbiological and antioxidant properties after 48 h of storage (at 4 and 20°C). Results indicated that EFs delay the total color change and increase the antioxidant capacity of guacamole, while the microbial count was less than 100 CFU/g and 10 CFU/g for mesophylls and molds plus yeasts, respectively. According to the lowest total color change (7.93–14.92) and highest antioxidant capacity (1201.22 mg Trolox/100 g), EF1 (2% chitosan, 1% glycerol, 1.5% citric acid, and 2% lemon-onion extract) was selected for its analysis during the storage. After 28 d of storage at 4 and 20°C, a slight change in the physical characteristics of the EF was observed, while microbial load and antioxidant properties remained constant. Moreover, the selected EF maintained its capacity to avoid guacamole browning, being well-accepted by consumers (I like - I like much) who did not detect the application of EF, even after 24 h of its application onto the fresh guacamole. Results presented in this study indicated that developed EF maintained the quality characteristics of guacamole, and its effect did not change after 28 d of storage

High Resolution Esophageal Manometry in Patients with Chagas Disease : A Cross-Sectional Evaluation

Gastrointestinal involvement affects 30-40% of the patients with chronic Chagas disease. Esophageal symptoms appear once the structural damage is established. Little is known about the usefulness of high resolution manometry to early identification of esophageal involvement. We performed a cross-sectional study at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (Barcelona, Spain) between May 2011 and April 2012. Consecutive patients diagnosed with Chagas disease in the chronic phase were offered to participate. All patients underwent a structured questionnaire about digestive symptoms, a barium esophagogram (Rezende classification) and an esophageal high resolution manometry (HRM). A control group of patients with heartburn who underwent an esophageal HRM in our hospital was selected. 62 out of 73 patients that were included in the study fulfilled the study protocol. The median age of the Chagas disease group (CG) was 37 (IQR 32-45) years, and 42 (67.7%) patients were female. Twenty-seven (43.5%) patients had esophageal symptoms, heartburn being the most frequent. Esophagogram was abnormal in 5 (8.77%). The esophageal HRM in the CG showed a pathological motility pattern in 14 patients (22.6%). All of them had minor disorders of the peristalsis (13 with ineffective esophageal motility and 1 with fragmented peristalsis). Hypotonic lower esophageal sphincter was found more frequently in the CG than in the control group (21% vs 3.3%; p<0.01). Upper esophageal sphincter was hypertonic in 22 (35.5%) and hypotonic in 1 patient. When comparing specific manometric parameters or patterns in the CG according to the presence of symptoms or esophagogram no statistically significant association were seen, except for distal latency. The esophageal involvement measured by HRM in patients with chronic Chagas disease in our cohort is 22.6%. All the patients with esophageal alterations had minor disorders of the peristalsis. Symptoms and esophagogram results did not correlate with the HRM results. Chagas disease is a parasitic disease mainly transmitted to humans by blood-sucking insects. The disease was endemic in Latin America, but it is now a global disease due to migratory movements. The disease can affect the heart and the digestive system (mainly esophagus and colon). Classically, esophageal assessment in Chagas disease is performed by X-ray and self-reported symptoms. However, they lack accuracy and detect only advanced stage of the disease. Recently, new tools, such as esophageal high resolution manometry, provide more detailed information about the motility disorders of the esophagus. We assessed the esophageal involvement in patients with Chagas disease by means of high resolution manometry and compared the findings with the X-ray and self-reported symptoms. We found a low rate of mild severity motility disorders. We did not find an association between X-ray assessment and symptoms with the high resolution manometry findings. The assessment of esophageal involvement in patients with Chagas disease may benefit from early diagnosis by high resolution manometry, although more research is needed

Influence of the Cumulative Incidence of COVID-19 Cases on the Mental Health of the Spanish Out-of-Hospital Professionals

This study aimed to analyze the psychological affectation of health professionals (HPs) of Spanish Emergency Medical Services (EMSs) according to the cumulative incidence (CI) of COVID19 cases in the regions in which they worked. A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed, including all HPs working in any EMS of the Spanish geography between 1 February 2021 and 30 April 2021. Their level of stress, anxiety and depression (DASS-21) and the perception of self-efficacy (GSES) were the study’s main results. A 2-factor analysis of covariance was used to determine if the CI regions of COVID-19 cases determined the psychological impact on each of the studied variables. A total of 1710 HPs were included. A third presented psychological impairment classified as severe. The interaction of CI regions with the studied variables did not influence their levels of stress, anxiety, depression or self-efficacy. Women, younger HPs or those with less EMS work experience, emergency medical technicians (EMT), workers who had to modify their working conditions or those who lived with minors or dependents suffered a greater impact from the COVID-19 pandemic in certain regions. These HPs have shown high levels of stress, anxiety, depression and medium levels of self-efficacy, with similar data in the different geographical areas. Psychological support is essential to mitigate their suffering and teach them to react to adverse events.This research was funded by Fundación ASISA and Sociedad Española de Urgencias y Emergencias (SEMES)