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"You're Going To Have To Think A Little Bit Different" Barriers And Facilitators To Using Mhealth To Increase Physical Activity Among Older, Rural Cancer Survivors, Tamar Ginossar, Heidi Rishel Brakey, Andrew L. Sussman, Brittany Price, Miria Kano, Sally M. Davis, Cindy K. Blair

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

Wearable activity trackers (WATs) hold great promise in increasing physical activity among older cancer survivors. However, older cancer survivors who reside in rural regions are at increased risk of being digitally marginalized. The goal of this study was to learn about WATs adoption motivation and needs of rural older cancer survivors who live in New Mexico, one of the most rural states with the lowest broadband Internet connectivity in the United States. We conducted six key informant interviews and recruited 31 older cancer survivors from rural counties statewide who participated in interviews and focus groups. Our results show great interest …

Current Advances In Transfusion Medicine 2020: A Critical Review Of Selected Topics By The Aabb Clinical Transfusion Medicine Committee, Elizabeth S. Allen, Claudia S. Cohn, Sara Bakhtary, Nancy M. Dunbar, Thomas Gniadek, Courtney K. Hopkins, Jessica Jacobson, Parvez M. Lokhandwala, Ryan A. Metcalf, Colin Murphy, Micah T. Prochaska, Jay S. Raval, Hua Shan, Emily K. Storch, Monica B. Pagano

Pathology Research and Scholarship

BACKGROUND: The AABB Clinical Transfusion Medicine Committee (CTMC) compiles an annual synopsis of the published literature covering important developments in the field of transfusion medicine (TM), which has been made available as a manuscript published in Transfusion since 2018.

METHODS: CTMC committee members reviewed original manuscripts including TM-related topics published electronically (ahead) or in print from December 2019 to December 2020. The selection of topics and manuscripts was discussed at committee meetings and chosen based on relevance and originality. Next, committee members worked in pairs to create a synopsis of each topic, which was then reviewed by two additional committee …

20210721_Hslic Education & Research Librarian Position Now Open, David Lucero

HSLIC Blog Post

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20210819_New Book Display And Virtual Exhibit, Kelleen Maluski

HSLIC Blog Post

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08/19/2021 Priorities Group Meeting, Kelleen Maluski

Meeting Minutes

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Rheumatic Heart Disease In The United States: Forgotten But Not Gone: Results Of A 10 Year Multicenter Review., Sarah R De Loizaga, Lindsay Arthur, Bhawna Arya, Brian Beckman, Wubishet Belay, Cole Brokamp, Nak Hyun Choi, Sean Connolly, Soham Dasgupta, Tavenner Dibert, Marylou M Dryer, Lakshmi R Gokanapudy Hahn, Elizabeth Anne Greene, Daphney Kernizan, Omar Khalid, Jennifer Klein, Ryan Kobayashi, Subhrajit Lahiri, Raymond P Lorenzoni, Andrea Otero Luna, Jennifer Marshall, Theodore Millette, Lily Moore, Babu Muhamed, Meghna Murali, Kinjal Parikh, Amy Sanyahumbi, Divya Shakti, Elizabeth Stein, Sanket Shah, Hannah Wilkins, Mcallister Windom, Scott Wirth, Meghan Zimmerman, Andrew F Beck, Nicholas Ollberding, Craig Sable, Andrea Beaton

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

Background Recent evaluation of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) mortality demonstrates disproportionate disease burden within the United States. However, there are few contemporary data on US children living with acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and RHD. Methods and Results Twenty-two US pediatric institutions participated in a 10-year review (2008-2018) of electronic medical records and echocardiographic databases of children 4 to 17 years diagnosed with ARF/RHD to determine demographics, diagnosis, and management. Geocoding was used to determine a census tract-based socioeconomic deprivation index. Descriptive statistics of patient characteristics and regression analysis of RHD classification, disease severity, and initial antibiotic prescription according to community …

Towards Creating Smart Cities In Nepal, Ambika P. Adhikari, Keshav Bhattarai

Himalayan Research Papers Archive

Many urban centers in the world are seeking to become smart cities. Nepali city leaders are also aspiring to make their cities smart. A smart city basically has clever improvements made in three sectors of its operations: technological, human, and institutional. Globally, many cities have recently made impressive enhancements in at least one or more of these areas. Nepal’s National Planning Commission (NPC) in 2016 had released a concept paper on smart cities for Nepal, defining smart cities as sustainable, information and technology-based, with high quality services and replicable (NPC 2016). As most Nepali cities still operate with limited infrastructure, …

Longitudinal Assessment Of Cytokine Expression And Plasminogen Activation In Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome Reveals Immune Regulatory Dysfunction In End-Stage Disease, Peter Simons, Yan Guo, Virginie Bondu, Susan L. Tigert, Michelle Harkins, Samuel Goodfellow, Cana Tompkins, Devon Chabot-Richards, Xuexian O. Yang, Laura Gonzalez Bosc, Steven Bradfute, Daniel A. Lawrence, Tione Buranda

Pathology Research and Scholarship

Pathogenic New World orthohantaviruses cause hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), a severe immunopathogenic disease in humans manifested by pulmonary edema and respiratory distress, with case fatality rates approaching 40%. High levels of inflammatory mediators are present in the lungs and systemic circulation of HCPS patients. Previous studies have provided insights into the pathophysiology of HCPS. However, the longitudinal correlations of innate and adaptive immune responses and disease outcomes remain unresolved. This study analyzed serial immune responses in 13 HCPS cases due to Sin Nombre orthohantavirus (SNV), with 11 severe cases requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment and two mild cases. We …

The Emerging Role Of Suppressors Of Cytokine Signaling (Socs) In The Development And Progression Of Leukemia, Esra'a Keewan, Ksenia Matlawska-Wasowska

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

Cytokines are pleiotropic signaling molecules that execute an essential role in cell-to-cell communication through binding to cell surface receptors. Receptor binding activates intracellular signaling cascades in the target cell that bring about a wide range of cellular responses, including induction of cell proliferation, migration, differentiation, and apoptosis. The Janus kinase and transducers and activators of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathways are activated upon cytokines and growth factors binding with their corresponding receptors. The SOCS family of proteins has emerged as a key regulator of cytokine signaling, and SOCS insufficiency leads to constitutive activation of JAK/STAT signaling and oncogenic transformation. Dysregulation of …

Promoting Health For Aging Caregivers In Transition, Adriana A. Garcia

Theoretical Foundation in Advanced Practice Nursing

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Climate Change In New Mexico, Monica Ksir

Climate Change and Public Health Preparedness

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Study Of The Situation Of Venezuelan Emigrants In Ecuador Based On Neutroalgebra, Luis Antonio Rivera Velazco, Janneth Ximena Iglesias Quintana, Carlos Ramiro Hurtado Lomas, Marco Rodrigo Mena Peralta, José Sergio Puig Espinosa

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Venezuelan migration to neighboring countries in the area is a phenomenon that has been growing in recent years. Ecuador is one of the main countries where migrants who leave Venezuela have gone to reside. They initially arrived in the country as a transit to reach other countries, however, over time many of them decided to settle in Ecuador permanently. Venezuelan migration in our country presents certain characteristics, such as the youth of those who arrive, the high educational level, and the motivation for economic improvement that prompted them to emigrate at first and in a second wave for family reunification. …

Hermeneutical Analysis Of The Determinants Of Obesity Using Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps, María De Lourdes Llerena Cepeda, Jhofre Vinicio Prado Quilambaque, Alba Margot Núñez Quispe, Edid Tatiana Mejía Álvarez, José Felipe Ramírez Pérez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Obesity is a chronic, non-contagious disease to which attention has been paid worldwide at all times, but current studies are focused on childhood and adolescent obesity after the Covid-19 pandemic. The reason lies in the fact that the younger the child, the greater the risk of developing complications during his life. That is why it is established as a problem to be analyzed from various points of view. Consequently, this study aims to develop a causal analysis of the determinants of childhood and adolescent obesity in post-COVID-19 Ecuador using Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps from a hermeneutical point of view. The authors …

Incidences Of Exploratory Research In Postgraduate University Studies: A Neutrosophic Statistic Approach, Gustavo Álvarez Gómez, Miriam Janneth Pantoja Burbano, Miryan Janeth Arévalo Haro, Aurelia María Cleonares Borbor, Rodolfo González Ortega

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Exploratory research corresponds to the first approach of investigative work. This type of research is very useful by allowing researchers to have a first approach or a first idea about the subject to study and will be of great help to become familiar with the method, but without providing conclusive results. It is usually carried out when the problem is in a preliminary phase. It is a process of collecting basic information on a problem that is not clearly defined. It is a very flexible technique, which implies that the researcher is willing to take risks, be patient and receptive. …

Statistical Methods And Management Of Indeterminacy In Medical Sciences. Surgical Site Infection Study After Vascular Surgery Procedures, Carlos Acosta Mayorga, Piedad Elizabeth Acurio Padilla, Guillermo Bastidas Tello, Abdel Bermúdez Del Sol

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the main infection control problems in modern hospitals, significantly prolonging the stay at the hospital and increasing the cost of treating patients with infections. They are the leading cause of failure for both patients and staff, including the need for repeated surgeries. The objective of this study is the epidemiological and microbiological analysis, through neutrosophic statistical tools, of surgical site infections after vascular surgery in a highly specialized vascular surgery center in the city of Guayaquil, in which 327 vascular operations were performed, during the year 2019 and the follow-up of patients was …

Design Of A Model For The Evaluation Of Social Projects Using Neutrosophic Ahp And Topsis, Bayron Pinda Guanolema, Luis German Castro Morales, Dailin Peña Suárez, Mario Javier Cabezas Arellano

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Projects are responses to identified problems. So a thorough analysis to detect the problem is extremely important in project management. There are countless types of projects depending on their purpose, content among other issues. Among these, those related to content and social development stand out due to the current context. In the development of this research, the characteristics of a project in a general sense are detailed and it is specified in those related to social programs, taking into account the current situation in the world, mainly influenced by the economic crisis and the Covid 19 pandemic. The foundations for …

Handling Of Indeterminacy In Statistics. Application In Community Medicine, Jorge Enrique Lana Cisneros, Carlos López Barrionuevo, Elsy Labrada González, Alex Gabriel Lara Jácome

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Currently, humanity has made significant progress in the development of telecommunications and the economic, social, and health sectors; probably, in the same way, a series of pathogenic organisms have evolved considerably, causing harm to humanity. That is why Health Sciences has resorted to the technological advances offered by the industrial and telecommunications era. Among the tools of great help to combat infectious agents are statistical tools, which contribute a decisive step in advancing scientific studies aimed at communities and society. The application of Statistics in Health Sciences is essential to apply its knowledge in preventive activities, health promotion, and clinical …

Selection Of Investment Projects In A Plithogenic Environment, Ariel Romero Fernández, Gustavo Álvarez Gómez, Sary Del Rosio Álvarez Hernández, William Roberto Álvarez Arboleda, Adonis Ricardo Rosales García

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Nowadays, the economic crisis affecting the countries makes more important the selection process of investment projects. Such is the case of Ecuador where the Multi-annual Public Investment Plan 2017-2021 establishes indicative amounts of public investment that are projected to be executed annually to achieve each of the nine strategic objectives of the National Development Plan that pay tribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. This plan has certain weaknesses that may not allow an effective and efficient choice at the same time. Which entails a scenario of uncertainty for the Ecuadorian investment process. So we dare to say …

Assessment Of The Relevance Of Intercultural Medical Care. Neutrosophic Sampling, María Gabriela González Chico, Neyda Hernández Bandera, Saihrys Herrera Lazo, Nelson Laica Sailema

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The research addresses aspects related to intercultural medical care, considering that methodological limitations affect the performance of medical care in Ecuador. The objective of this study was to carry out a diagnosis on the level of relevance of medical care personnel regarding interculturality in health, with a sample calculated using neutrosophic statistics , which covered different specialties. The research uses methods of a theoretical order (analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, and systemic) and the empirical level (the survey) and mathematical statistics. The information was submitted to the corresponding statistical processing. The results obtained in the practical validation of the assessment of the relevance …

Phenomenological Hermeneutical Method And Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps In The Causal Analysis Of Transgressions Against The Homeless, Alex Javier Peñafiel Palacios, Jesús Estupiñán Ricardo, Iyo Alexis Cruz Piza, Marcia Esther España Herrería

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The homeless are a social group that does not have a profession, job, basic rights, or a house to live in, and have been excluded by society. In Quito, Ecuador, especially in the center, it is common to see people living on the street without a roof or a dwelling to live in. They are referred to by society as the excluded population, marginalized, homeless, among other terms. Living on the street does not imply having to be a victim of aggression, but there are more demonstrations of this type of behavior every day. There are several organizations designed to …

Neutrosophic Statistical Analysis Of The Rehabilitation Of Arterial Hypertension, Lester Wong Vázquez, María Fernanda Orozco Noboa, Francisco Xavier Poveda Paredes, Jorge Marcelo Quintana Yánez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present research addresses the subject of a neutrosophic statistical analysis of the rehabilitation of arterial hypertension. Through the consultation of the literature referring to the research topic, that necessary to cover the scientific path and the preparation of the report, the systematized investigative experiences, the use of methods of the theoretical, empirical, statistical, and mathematical level, as well as investigative techniques; it was possible to show that there are shortcomings that weigh down the subject studied. That is the reason why this analysis is carried out. Through which, after processing the information, it is evident that the results correlate …

Neutrosophic Analysis Of The Origin Of Domestic Violence, Julio César De Jesús Arrias Añez, Fernando Caicedo Bandera, Luis Ramiro Ayala Ayala, Juan Carlos Nevárez Moncayo, Maura De La Caridad Salabarría Roig

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In Ecuador, domestic violence is the government’s priority as this affects the emotional balance of the injured people, leading them to the appearance of behavioral alterations. Therefore, any physical or psychological aggression damages the family nucleus. In the Constitution of the Republic of 2008, the right to personal integrity was established. However, there is still a social ignorance of the main elements that originate it and its effects on society. The incidence of violence against women, children, and adolescents reaches alarming global and national levels. According to the World Health Organization, 35% of women worldwide have been victims of physical …

Neutrosophic Statistical Analysis Of Arthrofibrosis Of The Knee Rehabilitation, Sara Guerrón Enríquez, Zuly Ribel Nazate Chugá, Ruth Isabel Tavera, María Clemencia Villareal Gel, Darvin Manuel Ramírez Guerra

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This research aims at deepening the validation of knee arthrofibrosis rehabilitation techniques. It begins with a bibliographic review and an initial diagnosis that justifies the need to investigate these issues, and aspects that give consistency to them. We designed both a pre-test and a post-test, where the patient is physically examined, as well as a questionnaire is applied about the degree of pain or degree of independence. In the study we proposed to the patients to answer questions about the pain degree in form of intervals rather than single values, this allows us to assess most accurately what patients feel, …

Assessment Of Barriers To Access Public Services For Immigrants In Ecuador Using A Neutroalgebra-Based Model, Walter Vayas Valdivieso, Juan Alberto Viteri Rodríguez, Marcelo Fernando Viteri Villa, Enrique Ramón Rodríguez Reyes, José Segundo Niño Montero

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

As in other countries, public services in Ecuador are of great importance to ensure the effective functioning of society. Among these services, we have public housing, health, and education. These services are financed by the public treasury, which proceeds from taxes to citizens residing in the country, to specifically benefit these citizens. However, 2.21% of the Ecuadorian population is immigrant, mainly from Colombia and Peru, with a marked increase from Venezuela. This paper aims to analyze the situation of immigrants in Ecuador, in terms of theaccess to public services. Thus, 200 immigrants from Latin American and Caribbean countries who arrived …

Evaluation Of Assertive Communication Competencies In Nurses Using Neutrosophic Statistics, María Isabel Fong Betancourt, Lotty Rosita Ramírez López, Rosita Elizabeth Del Carmen Olivo Torres, Fanny Del Rocío Pérez Naranjo

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Assertiveness, as an important element of interpersonal competency, is essential in effective conflict resolution. The nursing profession is associated with intense contacts in the therapeutic team, so this profession recognizes the need to use an assertive attitude, which allows defending one's dignity, expressing opinions and emotions for another person. This research aims to assess the assertive competencies of nurses in the city of Guayaquil through neutrosophic statistics. The neutrosophic population proportion was estimated with 99% of reliability, which leads us to conclude that assertive communication skills in nurses in the city of Guayaquil are generally very good in terms of …

Assessment Of The Relevance Of A Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program Based On A Neutrosophic Linguistic Scale, Carlos Vinicio Chiluisa Guacho, Nairovys Gómez Martínez, Yaritnza Hernández Coromoto, Riber Donoso Noroña, Julio Cesar Dupotey Hernández

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This investigation aims to assess the degree of efficacy of a breast cancer rehabilitation program in Ecuador. To this purpose, a group of experts evaluated the efficacy of the program using the Delphi method. Once experts were rigorously selected, they used a linguistic scale for assessing the program in different aspects. Every element of the linguistic scale was associated with a neutrosophic number, and finally statistically processed. The advantage to use neutrosophy is the possibility to deal with the imprecision in the assessment and to count on a linguistic scale, which undoubtedly usually is more appropriate to express opinions than …

Model For The Diagnosis Of Autism Based On Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps, Lester Noel Reyes Salgado, Miguel Eduardo Ramos Argilagos, Alberto Sánchez Garrido, Alex Ramón Valencia Herrera, Salah Hasan Saleh Al-Subhi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Autism spectrum disorders are diverse conditions characterized by some degree of difficulty in social interaction and communication, atypical patterns of activity and behavior, and unusual reactions to sensations. ASDs do not have a single known cause, scientists do not know the exact causes of their development, and it is believed that they are associated with a combination of several factors. The present study was carried out with 42 cases diagnosed with any of the subclasses of autism established by the DSM-V and included patients between 18 months and four years old, from 4 provinces of Ecuador, to determine the main …

Assessment Of The Relevance Of A Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program Based On A Neutrosophic Linguistic Scale, Carlos Vinicio Chiluisa Guacho, Nairovys Gómez Martínez, Yaritnza Hernández Coromoto, Riber Donoso Noroña, Dennys Raúl Dupotey Hernández

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This investigation aims to assess the degree of efficacy of a breast cancer rehabilitation program in Ecuador. To this end, a group of experts evaluated the efficacy of the program using the Delphi method. Once experts were rigorously selected, they used a linguistic scale for assessing the program in different aspects. Every element of the linguistic scale was associated with a neutrosophic number, and finally statistically processed. The advantage to use neutrosophy is the possibility to deal with the imprecision in the assessment and to count on a linguistic scale, which undoubtedly usually is more appropriate to express opinions than …

Indeterminate Control Diagrams As Health Control Tools, Elizabeth Germania Vilema Vizuete, Alina Rosa Soria Acosta, María Verónica Aveiga Hidalgo, Clara Eliza Pozo Hernández, Maylevis Morejón Valdés

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

In recent decades, the development of techniques that allow continuous or periodic blood pressure measurement, both systolic and diastolic, in different individuals has shown that it experiences spontaneous variations in 24 hours. The variability of blood pressure has been calculated based on the standard deviation, and it has been possible to determine that this, with significant differences between individuals, behaves in such a way that the systolic pressure is higher than the diastolic. It has also been reported that the fluctuation is more significant in hypertensive patients than in normotensive patients, as the level of indeterminacy exists. Control charts, as …

Neutrosophic K-Means For The Analysis Of Earthquake Data In Ecuador, Jesús Estupiñán Ricardo, Jorge Juan Domínguez Menéndez, Ignacio Fernando Barcos Arias, Jorge Manuel Macías Bermúdez, Noel Moreno Lemus

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The occurrence of earthquakes may have catastrophic and devastating consequences for the inhabitants of the place where they occur. Some regions are characterized by the high frequency of this type of natural phenomenon. Such is the case of Ecuador, a country with a high seismic index due to its location in a subduction zone between the Pacific Plate and the South American Plate. Predictions in the behavior of earthquakes are a way of prevention that allows taking measures according to vulnerability. Although it is difficult to accurately predict the occurrence of an earthquake, there are dissimilar types of analysis to …