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SISTEMA DE INFORMACIÓN GERENCIAL BASADO EN INDICADORES FINANCIEROS: Con énfasis en el cumplimiento del OBF en las micro y pequeñas ferreterías de Rionegro (Antioquia)
No full textSe presenta la estructura y los elementos que compone un sistema de información gerencial basado en indicadores financieros que pueda ser utilizado por las micro y pequeñas ferreterías, siendo algunas del municipio de Rionegro la fuente para el desarrollo del estudio cualitativo que se llevó a cabo mediante investigación documental y aplicación de encuestas, y con la cual se pudo evidenciar que en la mayoría de ellas se toman decisiones fundamentadas básicamente, en información como rentabilidades y rotación de inventario y/o de manera empírica, así se busca trascender en la metodología usada para tal fin, con el que se puede analizar profundamente la situación financiera de la empresa, y por ende el logro del Objetivo Básico Financiero
Un análisis de la incidencia de la formación posgradual de los revisores fiscales en la ética de su profesión
No full textEste artículo investigativo analiza la incidencia de la formación posgradual en la ética profesional del revisor fiscal en el cumplimiento de sus funciones; así como el planteamiento de algunos problemas en cuanto a la calidad y la importancia de la educación continua en la toma de decisiones éticas, y los vacíos normativos por parte de los organismos de control y la teorización de las prácticas de la revisoría, en el rol de la educación avanzada en la prevención de prácticas fraudulentas y corrupción. La investigación emplea un enfoque cualitativo, combinando análisis de literatura académica, normativas vigentes y casos documentados de comportamiento no ético en la profesión, que afecta su credibilidad y utilidad social, lo que desata el juicio de si el revisor fiscal es necesario en la sociedad. Los resultados indican que una formación posgradual enfocada en valores éticos fortalece la integridad profesional, reduciendo la probabilidad de malas prácticas
Impacto del uso de cigarrillos electrónicos en diversos problemas relacionados con la salud bucal: una revisión de alcance
No full textIntroduction: The consumption of electronic cigarettes has increased globally, especially among young people. Recent studies indicate adverse impacts on oral tissues and the oral microbiota, as well as an increased risk of various oral diseases. The aim was to synthesize the available evidence regarding the effects of electronic cigarettes on oral health. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, analyzing studies published between 2018 and 2024 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, and LILACS. A total of 47 articles were selected from an initial pool of 720, applying inclusion criteria for articles in English and Spanish that evaluated the impact of electronic cigarettes on various aspects of oral health. Results: Negative effects on periodontal health, changes in the oral microbiota, dental caries, and saliva production; cellular and tissue alterations; dental aesthetics, peri-implant health, oral health-related quality of life, oral hygiene, and the proliferation of Candida albicans are highlighted. In general, the use of these devices promotes gingival inflammation, alters the composition of the oral microbiota, and affects saliva production, factors that increase the risk of caries and periodontitis. Additionally, some compounds in the vapor from electronic cigarettes, such as flavorings, may induce cytotoxicity and changes in the structure of dental materials, affecting their stability and aesthetics. Conclusions: Although electronic cigarettes present fewer risks than conventional tobacco, their impact on oral health should not be underestimated.Introducción: el consumo de cigarrillos electrónicos ha incrementado globalmente en la actualidad específicamente en jóvenes. Estudios recientes señalan impactos adversos en los tejidos orales y en la microbiota bucal, además de aumentar el riesgo de aparición de diversas enfermedades orales. Se tuvo como objetivo sintetizar la evidencia disponible sobre los efectos de los cigarrillos electrónicos en la salud bucal. Métodos: se realizó bajo las pautas para revisiones de alcance “PRISMA-ScR”, analizando estudios publicados entre 2018 y 2024 en PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO y LILACS. Se seleccionaron 47 artículos de un total inicial de 720, aplicando criterios de inclusión para artículos en inglés y español que evaluaran el impacto de los cigarrillos electrónicos en diversos aspectos de la salud bucal. Resultados: se destacan efectos negativos sobre la salud periodontal, cambios en el microbioma oral, caries y producción de saliva; alteraciones celulares y tisulares, estética dental, salud periimplantaria, calidad de vida relacionada con la salud bucal, higiene oral y proliferación de Cándida albicans. En general, se observa que el uso de estos dispositivos promueve la inflamación gingival, altera la composición de la microbiota oral y afecta la producción salival, factores que incrementan el riesgo de caries y periodontitis. Además, algunos compuestos del vapor de cigarrillos electrónicos, como saborizantes, pueden inducir citotoxicidad y cambios en la estructura de los materiales dentales, afectando su estabilidad y estética. Conclusiones: a pesar de que los cigarrillos electrónicos presentan menos riesgos que el tabaco convencional, su impacto en la salud bucal no debe subestimarse
Explorando os mecanismos de invasão celular do Plasmodium Vivax por meio do sistema de grupo sanguíneo Duffy
No full textIntroduction: malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax represents a serious public health problem worldwide, especially in tropical regions. The absence of the Duffy antigen was thought to protect against this infection; however, studies have shown that P. vivax can infect Duffy-negative individuals, suggesting alternative invasion mechanisms. Objective: This article aims to understand the invasion mechanisms that P. vivax uses to infect erythrocytes in Duffy-positive individuals, as well as to explore possible infection routes in negative individuals. Methodology: Literature search in the PubMed, LILACS and Google Scholar databases, publications between 2009 and 2024, in Spanish and English, using the following terms: DARC, malaria, P. vivax, PvEBP, PvDBP and Duffy blood group system. Results: P. vivax invasion has been mainly linked to the interaction between the PvDBP protein and DARC. However, the increasing reports of infections in Duffy-negative individuals have led to the study of possible alternative pathways. Hypotheses include PvDBP gene duplication, interaction between TfR1 and PvRBP2b, and PvEBP as an alternative ligand, due to its structural similarities with PvDBP. Conclusion: Understanding the mechanisms of P. vivax invasion in erythrocytes is important to develop innovative therapies and control strategies. The identification of alternative pathways, especially in Duffy-negative individuals, highlights the need to explore new therapeutic targets to interrupt the blood cycle of the parasite and advance its elimination.Introducción: La malaria por P. vivax representa un grave problema de salud pública a nivel mundial, especialmente en regiones tropicales. Se creía que la ausencia del antígeno Duffy protegía contra esta infección. Sin embargo, estudios han demostrado que P. vivax puede infectar a individuos Duffy negativos, sugiriendo mecanismos de invasión alternativos. Objetivo: Este artículo tiene como objetivo comprender los mecanismos de invasión que P. vivax utiliza para infectar eritrocitos en individuos Duffy positivos, así como explorar las posibles vías de infección en individuos Duffy negativos. Metodología: Búsqueda bibliográfica en las bases de datos PubMed, LILACS y Google Scholar, publicaciones entre los años 2009 al 2024, en idiomas español e inglés, empleando los siguientes términos: DARC, malaria, P. vivax, PvEBP, PvDBP y sistema de grupo sanguíneo Duffy. Resultados: La invasión por P. vivax se ha vinculado principalmente a la interacción entre la proteína PvDBP y DARC. Sin embargo, el creciente reporte de infecciones en individuos Duffy-negativos ha llevado al estudio de posibles rutas alternativas. Entre las hipótesis planteadas se incluyen la duplicación del gen PvDBP, la interacción entre TfR1 y PvRBP2b, y el PvEBP como ligando alternativo, debido a sus similitudes estructurales con PvDBP. Conclusión: La comprensión de los mecanismos de invasión de P. vivax en eritrocitos es importante para el desarrollo a futuro de terapias innovadoras y estrategias de control. La identificación de rutas alternativas, especialmente en individuos Duffy-negativos, destaca la necesidad de explorar nuevos blancos terapéuticos para interrumpir el ciclo sanguíneo del parásito y avanzar en su eliminación.Introdução: A malária por P. vivax representa um grave problema de saúde pública em todo o mundo, especialmente em regiões tropicais. Acreditava-se que a ausência do antígeno Duffy protegia contra essa infecção. Entretanto, estudos demonstraram que o P. vivax pode infectar indivíduos Duffy-negativos, sugerindo mecanismos alternativos de invasão. Objetivo: Este artigo tem como objetivo entender os mecanismos de invasão que o P. vivax usa para infectar eritrócitos em indivíduos Duffy-positivos, bem como explorar possíveis rotas de infecção em indivíduos Duffy-negativos. Metodologia: pesquisa bibliográfica nos bancos de dados PubMed, LILACS e Google Scholar, publicações entre 2009 e 2024, em espanhol e inglês, usando os seguintes termos: DARC, malária, P. vivax, PvEBP, PvDBP e sistema de grupo sanguíneo Duffy. Resultados: A invasão do P. vivax tem sido associada principalmente à interação entre a proteína PvDBP e o DARC. Entretanto, o aumento dos relatos de infecções em indivíduos Duffy-negativos levou ao estudo de possíveis rotas alternativas. As hipóteses levantadas incluem a duplicação do gene PvDBP, a interação entre TfR1 e PvRBP2b e a PvEBP como um ligante alternativo, devido às suas semelhanças estruturais com a PvDBP.Conclusão: A compreensão dos mecanismos de invasão do P. vivax nos glóbulos vermelhos é importante para o desenvolvimento futuro de terapias inovadoras e estratégias de controle. A identificação de rotas alternativas, especialmente em indivíduos Duffy-negativos, destaca a necessidade de explorar novos alvos terapêuticos para interromper o ciclo sanguíneo do parasita e promover sua eliminação
Serious game as an educational tool to promote the health of children and adolescents with cancer
No full textObjective. To develop and evaluate the usability of a serious game as an educational tool for promoting the health of children and adolescents with cancer.
Methods. The Contextualized Instructional Design (CID) methodology was applied to develop the serious game, structured in five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Usability assessment included children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in a public federal referral hospital in a city in Northeastern Brazil, from April to June 2024. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the System Usability Scale with values ranging from 0 to 100 points were used.
Results. The serious game, entitled Oncoped: on the health journey, is an educational and playful board game that contains eight personalized Paper Toys, 35 houses, and 100 cards divided into multiple-choice questions about cancers, diagnosis, treatments, and challenges; and cards containing information and care tips. The usability assessment was carried out by 12 hospitalized children and 3 adolescents, who after using the game filled out the information on the scale, resulting in a mean score of 95.16 points.
Conclusion. The serious game Oncoped: on the health journey is a fun and playful educational tool that provides effective and active learning. The educational technology received an excellent usability assessment among the game's target audience. Thus, it was found that the tool is innovative and has good acceptability for teaching and promoting the health of children and adolescents with cancer
Understanding the Mental Health of Students and Professors within Universities: a Cross-sectional, Multicultural Analysis across Three European Countries
No full textObjective. To analyze the relationship among the professional role (student or professor), geographic location, and mental health in the university community after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods. Quantitative cross-sectional study conducted at universities in Spain, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Non-probability convenience sampling was used, obtaining a sample of 449 participants (372 students and 77 professors). Mental health was assessed using the Scale for Mood Evaluation (EVEA), measuring sadness-depression, anxiety, anger-hostility, and happiness.
Results. Significant differences were found between students and professors, with students reporting higher levels of sadness-depression (3.8 vs. 2.4; p<0.001), anxiety (4.6 vs. 2.9; p<0.001), and anger-hostility (3.4 vs. 2.5; p<0.01). Professors showed higher levels of happiness (6.7 vs. 5.4; p<0.001). In addition, differences among countries were observed: participants from Spain showed higher levels of sadness-depression and anxiety compared to Germany and the Czech Republic.
Conclusion. University students have greater emotional vulnerability than professors, highlighting the need for differentiated psychosocial support strategies in the academic setting
Pain manifestations in nursing professionals: a scoping review
No full textObjective. To map the literature on the prevalence of pain in nursing professionals.
Methods. This is a scoping review that was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews, and according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The protocol was developed and registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) [https://osf.io/2zu73/]. The search was carried out in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Virtual Health Library (VHL), Web of Science, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), SciVerse Scopus, Embase, and the Catalog of Theses and Dissertations of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES).
Results. A total of 49 studies were included, all of which were cross-sectional studies, and the total sample of the included studies was 35,069 participants. Most of the included studies were concentrated in the Asian continent (71.4%). Among the selected studies, it was shown that the most affected area was the lumbar region (81.57%), followed by the neck (71.5%) and shoulder (31.57%) regions.
Conclusion. According to the studies evaluated, the prevalence of occupational pain in nursing professionals was of musculoskeletal origin. The high prevalence of pain found reinforces the importance of monitoring the health of nursing workers
The COVID-19 pandemic impact on health, social, and finances in clinical nutrition practitioners of Latin-American: An international survey
No full textAntecedentes y objetivo: Entre julio y noviembre de 2021, Latinoamérica enfrentó la cuarta ola de COVID. Se desconoce el impacto de la pandemia en la salud, lo social y las finanzas entre los profesionales de la nutrición. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo explorar y describir los efectos de la pandemia de COVID-19 en el bienestar sanitario, social y financiero de los profesionales de la nutrición clínica latinoamericanos. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio tipo encuesta. Profesionales en el área de nutrición de 18 países latinoamericanos, incluidos médicos, nutricionistas y enfermeras, completaron una encuesta web de 70 ítems. Las variables medidas fueron la autopercepción de las repercusiones en el bienestar sanitario, social y financiero. Participaron 398 profesionales de la salud, entre ellos 63,1% dietistas/nutricionistas, 25% médicos y 12,1% enfermeras. Resultados: La mediana de edad fue 37 años y el 78,6% eran mujeres. La mediana de las experiencias de atención de la COVID-19 fue de 12 meses. Los participantes notaron efectos negativos de la pandemia en la salud (85%), la vida familiar/social (82,7%) y las finanzas personales (63,6%). La escasez de personal, la deficiencia de equipos y la experiencia laboral limitada se correlacionaron (p<0,05) con impactos adversos en la salud, la vida social y las finanzas. Conclusiones: El impacto del COVID-19 en los profesionales de la nutrición en América Latina es un tema apremiante que exige un apoyo específico. Se debe garantizar su salud, bienestar social y estabilidad financiera para fomentar la resiliencia y mejorar los servicios de nutrición y la preparación de la salud pública para futuras pandemias.Background & aim: Between July and November 2021, the Latin American region affronted the fourth COVID wave. The impact of the pandemic on health, social, and finances among nutrition practitioners is unknown. This study aimed to explore and describe the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health, social, and finances wellbeing of Latin-American clinical nutrition practitioners. Methods: A international cross-sectional survey study was carried out. A 70-item web survey was self-completed by the nutrition community in 18 Latin American countries, including physicians, nutritionists, and nurses. Variable measured involve self-perception of repercussions on health, social, and finances wellbeing. Participated 398 health professionals including 63.1% dietitians/nutritionists, 25% physicians, and 12.1% nurses. Results: Median age was 37 years and 78.6% were female. The median of the COVID-19 care experiences was 12 months. Participants noted negative pandemic effects on health (85%), family/social life (82.7%), and personal finances (63.6%). Shortage of staff, equipment deficiency, and limited work experience correlated (p<0.05) with adverse impacts on health, social life, and finances. Conclusions: The impact of COVID-19 on nutrition practitioners in Latin America is a pressing issue that demands targeted support. We must ensure their health, social well-being, and financial stability to foster resilience and improve nutrition services and public health readiness for future pandemics