Peer-reviewed journals can be identified by searching Ulrichsweb or checking the publication's website for information about their peer review process. Conference articles found in proceedings may contain more current information than journal articles but are typically not reviewed to the same extent. Other sources like books, theses, dissertations, reports and patents can be identified from their search record but are generally not considered peer-reviewed.
Each source references other related sources, creating a network that can be followed forward or backward in time to find additional relevant information. Useful information like keywords, subject terms, related documents, and authors from a known source can also be leveraged to discover other related sources. This document discusses how existing sources can be used to find new sources by following citation links between documents and utilizing metadata like titles and authors.
The document provides instructions for using the library catalogue to find journal articles. It explains that entering the full journal title in the catalogue will provide a link to the database containing the article. It also notes that the Cardiff Index of Abbreviations can be used to find the full title if only the abbreviated journal name is known.
Science and Engineering Resources: General ScienceJoseph Kraus
The document provides an overview of science and engineering reference resources for a class. It lists and briefly describes various types of references sources like dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, guides to literature, directories, abstracting and indexing services, journals, journal abbreviations, conferences, and assignments. Key resources mentioned include specific reference books, databases, journal titles, and conference organizers.
Web of Science and Scopus are citation indexes that provide access to articles in the broad sciences and assist researchers by tracking who cites whom in their articles. Citation indexes allow researchers to find a known article and then click "Cited by" to get a list of articles that have cited the original article.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGYAnnex Publishers
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Research in Cardiology (JCERC) is an international open access, scholarly peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality articles in all areas of cardiology related fields, especially current research, new concepts, novel methods, new therapeutic agents, and approaches for early detection and prevention of cardiac disorders and reporting new methods on basic and advanced clinical aspects of cardiology research.
International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences
ISSN: 2348-8069
www.ijarbs.com
E-mail: editorijarbs@gmail.com
Impact Factor: 6.433
NAAS Score: 3.33 (2020) JLr ID: I147
DOI: 10.22192/ijarbs (Crossref, USA)
Index Copernicus Value: 83.08
Coden: IJARQG (USA)
Thomson Reuters ResearcherID: A-4628-2017
International Accreditation and Research Council (USA) - Approved
Peer-reviewed journals can be identified by searching Ulrichsweb or checking the publication's website for information about their peer review process. Conference articles found in proceedings may contain more current information than journal articles but are typically not reviewed to the same extent. Other sources like books, theses, dissertations, reports and patents can be identified from their search record but are generally not considered peer-reviewed.
Each source references other related sources, creating a network that can be followed forward or backward in time to find additional relevant information. Useful information like keywords, subject terms, related documents, and authors from a known source can also be leveraged to discover other related sources. This document discusses how existing sources can be used to find new sources by following citation links between documents and utilizing metadata like titles and authors.
The document provides instructions for using the library catalogue to find journal articles. It explains that entering the full journal title in the catalogue will provide a link to the database containing the article. It also notes that the Cardiff Index of Abbreviations can be used to find the full title if only the abbreviated journal name is known.
Science and Engineering Resources: General ScienceJoseph Kraus
The document provides an overview of science and engineering reference resources for a class. It lists and briefly describes various types of references sources like dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, guides to literature, directories, abstracting and indexing services, journals, journal abbreviations, conferences, and assignments. Key resources mentioned include specific reference books, databases, journal titles, and conference organizers.
Web of Science and Scopus are citation indexes that provide access to articles in the broad sciences and assist researchers by tracking who cites whom in their articles. Citation indexes allow researchers to find a known article and then click "Cited by" to get a list of articles that have cited the original article.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGYAnnex Publishers
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Research in Cardiology (JCERC) is an international open access, scholarly peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality articles in all areas of cardiology related fields, especially current research, new concepts, novel methods, new therapeutic agents, and approaches for early detection and prevention of cardiac disorders and reporting new methods on basic and advanced clinical aspects of cardiology research.
International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences
ISSN: 2348-8069
www.ijarbs.com
E-mail: editorijarbs@gmail.com
Impact Factor: 6.433
NAAS Score: 3.33 (2020) JLr ID: I147
DOI: 10.22192/ijarbs (Crossref, USA)
Index Copernicus Value: 83.08
Coden: IJARQG (USA)
Thomson Reuters ResearcherID: A-4628-2017
International Accreditation and Research Council (USA) - Approved
This document provides an overview and instructions for using SciFinder Scholar (SFS) including:
- The content and databases included in SFS such as Chemical Abstracts, Medline, and reaction and substance databases.
- The types of searches that can be performed in SFS including topic, author, patent, and substance searches.
- Instructions for performing searches and filtering results.
- Information on access and export options for references from SFS.
IJCRMS JOURNAL - CALL FOR PAPERS - DECEMBER 2020EDITOR IJCRCPS
The International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences is a peer-reviewed, indexed, and open access journal focused on publishing research articles, reviews, case reports, and commentaries in the fields of medicine, medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and other basic and applied sciences. The journal aims to broaden readers' knowledge and focus on papers within its scope, which includes medicine, medical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. Authors are requested to electronically submit manuscripts for review to editorijcrims@gmail.com.
Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Computer Aided Drug DesigningOMICS International
This document provides information about the 2nd International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Computer Aided Drug Designing (MedChem & CADD-2013) to be held from October 15-17, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It discusses open access publishing and its benefits such as making research freely available online upon publication. Information is also provided about Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Designing: Open Access, two peer-reviewed open access journals on these topics launched by OMICS Group in 2011 and late 2011 respectively.
This document provides an overview of essential library skills, including how to use the library catalog to find and request books and journals, log into electronic resources, renew books online, and find journal articles. It demonstrates how to search the catalog for specific book and journal examples and access full text journal articles. Useful links are provided for the learning resources webpages, a subject guide for sport and exercise science resources, and asking librarians for assistance.
This document discusses electronic publishing (e-publishing) and impact factors (IF). It explains that e-publishing includes open access, and that impact factors are a measure of the frequency with which articles in a journal are cited. The document also lists several references on topics like how to write papers, guidelines for scientific publication, plagiarism, and publication ethics.
This is very helpful to understand concept of Scifinder databases. This Power point presentation is presented by me at IISER-Trivandrum...then i upload here,
The Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) is an index of scientific literature in chemistry and related fields that abstracts over 10,000 publications. It was established in 1907 and is now a division of the American Chemical Society. CAS indexes literature to help scientists benefit from colleagues' work, covering chemistry, biology, physics, medicine and more. It provides searching and access to references, reactions and other resources through products like Scifinder, STN and various databases.
This document provides guidance on conducting literature searches for sports-related research. It outlines key biomedical databases like Medline and Science Citation Index that can be used to find peer-reviewed journal articles. It emphasizes planning searches by defining concepts and keywords in order to retrieve the most relevant results. Criteria for evaluating sources like currency, authority and objectivity are also discussed. Inter-library loans can obtain articles not available through the library's databases. Referencing found literature is important for properly attributing sources.
METADEX is a bibliographic database covering metallurgy and materials literature worldwide since 1966. It contains over 5 million records on topics like steel composition and properties, alloy development, metal extraction and processing. Abstracts are available for most records added since 1979. The database is updated monthly with around 45,000 new entries per year.
This document provides an overview of essential library skills and resources for students at Middlesex University. It describes how to use the library catalog to find and request books, journals, and e-resources. It also explains how to log in to electronic resources using a university ID and password. Students are shown how to search the catalog for specific books and journals and how to renew borrowed books online through their library account.
This document provides guidance on how to conduct an effective literature search for sports-related topics. It outlines the steps to take, including defining your research question, identifying relevant search terms, and searching appropriate databases. The document recommends databases like SPORTDiscus, Science Direct, and PubMed Central for full-text journal articles on sports topics. It also discusses evaluating search results and properly referencing sources.
USC Profiles: It Has Never Been Easier to Find Researchers in the Health Scie...SC CTSI at USC and CHLA
Use Profiles to help you find investigators in specific research areas and discover their network of keywords, co-authors, and similar people. Try it now: http://profiles.misd.isi.edu/profiles/Search.aspx
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Grey literature includes reports, theses, proceedings and other documents produced by government, academics, and industry that are not published by commercial publishers. It can be found through searching the internet, specialty organization websites, government websites and databases like the Canadian Research Index. The Canadian Research Index specifically indexes federal, provincial and municipal grey literature documents and reports from government agencies and research institutes in Canada. Grey literature on health topics can be found from sources like Health Canada, national health organizations and research centers focused on areas like integrative health. Advanced searching of Google and Google Scholar using search strategies and tracking results can help uncover additional grey literature from research organizations.
SciFinder is a research discovery application that provides unlimited access to the world's most comprehensive collection of chemical substances, reactions, and bibliographic references. It is produced by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), which monitors over 8,000 journals and other publications annually to compile its database. SciFinder offers flexible search options and tools to help users efficiently find relevant information to answer research questions and plan experiments from start to finish.
ACC Financial Statement AnalysisDue on 72717 – 5pm, CT..docxnettletondevon
The document provides instructions for a financial statement analysis assignment on Starbucks. It asks the student to look at Starbucks' cash flow statement for a minimum of two years and identify the major sources of cash in operating, investing, and financing activities, as well as the major uses of cash. The student is also asked to include references in their response.
This document discusses open access and barriers to unfettered access of scientific literature. It describes how open access aims to remove price and permission barriers to published research by making it freely available online. However, it notes that censorship, language barriers, and lack of universal internet access still restrict complete open access. The document invites the scientific community to discuss new methods of distributing, storing, and managing literature to achieve unrestricted access.
Publishers are caretakers of science. Part of that work is maintaining the integrity of scientific literature. Science builds directly upon past work, so we need to be sure that we are building upon a solid foundation and not faulty research. Publishers need to take an active role in monitoring and tracking faulty, retracted research and its influence. I'm asking publishers to (1) clearly mark retracted papers; (2) alert authors who have already cited a retracted paper; and (3) before publishing an article, check its bibliography for retracted papers.
Retracted papers should be clearly marked everywhere they appear, but today that is not the case. Publishers can also use the CrossRef CrossMark service, which lets readers check for article updates (such as retraction) from a little red ribbon at the top of an article. Checking for citations to retracted articles, and limiting future citations, can help science self-correct by shoring up its foundations.
Public Access Short Presentation Ucsf ModifyMarcus Banks
The document provides an overview of the NIH Public Access Policy, which requires researchers receiving NIH funding to submit final peer-reviewed manuscripts to PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication. It discusses the goals of increasing access to taxpayer-funded research and complying with copyright law. It also outlines requirements for compliance, such as submitting manuscripts to NIHMS or including PMCIDs in citations when referring to applicable articles.
Reputation, impact, and the role of libraries in the world of open scienceKeith Webster
An overview of the relationship between open science, research assessment, university rankings, and the role of librarians in advancing the research university
A Guided Tour of Issues and Trends (The 13th Annual Health Sciences Lively Lu...Charleston Conference
Ramune K Kubilius (speaker), Andrea Twiss-Brooks (speaker), Anneliese Taylor (speaker), Deborah Blecic (speaker), Elizabeth Ketterman (speaker), Marysue Schaffer (speaker), Robin Champieux (speaker)
This document provides an overview and instructions for using SciFinder Scholar (SFS) including:
- The content and databases included in SFS such as Chemical Abstracts, Medline, and reaction and substance databases.
- The types of searches that can be performed in SFS including topic, author, patent, and substance searches.
- Instructions for performing searches and filtering results.
- Information on access and export options for references from SFS.
IJCRMS JOURNAL - CALL FOR PAPERS - DECEMBER 2020EDITOR IJCRCPS
The International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences is a peer-reviewed, indexed, and open access journal focused on publishing research articles, reviews, case reports, and commentaries in the fields of medicine, medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and other basic and applied sciences. The journal aims to broaden readers' knowledge and focus on papers within its scope, which includes medicine, medical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. Authors are requested to electronically submit manuscripts for review to editorijcrims@gmail.com.
Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Computer Aided Drug DesigningOMICS International
This document provides information about the 2nd International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry & Computer Aided Drug Designing (MedChem & CADD-2013) to be held from October 15-17, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It discusses open access publishing and its benefits such as making research freely available online upon publication. Information is also provided about Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Designing: Open Access, two peer-reviewed open access journals on these topics launched by OMICS Group in 2011 and late 2011 respectively.
This document provides an overview of essential library skills, including how to use the library catalog to find and request books and journals, log into electronic resources, renew books online, and find journal articles. It demonstrates how to search the catalog for specific book and journal examples and access full text journal articles. Useful links are provided for the learning resources webpages, a subject guide for sport and exercise science resources, and asking librarians for assistance.
This document discusses electronic publishing (e-publishing) and impact factors (IF). It explains that e-publishing includes open access, and that impact factors are a measure of the frequency with which articles in a journal are cited. The document also lists several references on topics like how to write papers, guidelines for scientific publication, plagiarism, and publication ethics.
This is very helpful to understand concept of Scifinder databases. This Power point presentation is presented by me at IISER-Trivandrum...then i upload here,
The Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) is an index of scientific literature in chemistry and related fields that abstracts over 10,000 publications. It was established in 1907 and is now a division of the American Chemical Society. CAS indexes literature to help scientists benefit from colleagues' work, covering chemistry, biology, physics, medicine and more. It provides searching and access to references, reactions and other resources through products like Scifinder, STN and various databases.
This document provides guidance on conducting literature searches for sports-related research. It outlines key biomedical databases like Medline and Science Citation Index that can be used to find peer-reviewed journal articles. It emphasizes planning searches by defining concepts and keywords in order to retrieve the most relevant results. Criteria for evaluating sources like currency, authority and objectivity are also discussed. Inter-library loans can obtain articles not available through the library's databases. Referencing found literature is important for properly attributing sources.
METADEX is a bibliographic database covering metallurgy and materials literature worldwide since 1966. It contains over 5 million records on topics like steel composition and properties, alloy development, metal extraction and processing. Abstracts are available for most records added since 1979. The database is updated monthly with around 45,000 new entries per year.
This document provides an overview of essential library skills and resources for students at Middlesex University. It describes how to use the library catalog to find and request books, journals, and e-resources. It also explains how to log in to electronic resources using a university ID and password. Students are shown how to search the catalog for specific books and journals and how to renew borrowed books online through their library account.
This document provides guidance on how to conduct an effective literature search for sports-related topics. It outlines the steps to take, including defining your research question, identifying relevant search terms, and searching appropriate databases. The document recommends databases like SPORTDiscus, Science Direct, and PubMed Central for full-text journal articles on sports topics. It also discusses evaluating search results and properly referencing sources.
USC Profiles: It Has Never Been Easier to Find Researchers in the Health Scie...SC CTSI at USC and CHLA
Use Profiles to help you find investigators in specific research areas and discover their network of keywords, co-authors, and similar people. Try it now: http://profiles.misd.isi.edu/profiles/Search.aspx
Learn more about SC CTSI: http://sc-ctsi.org/
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SciFinder is a research discovery application that provides unlimited access to the world's most comprehensive collection of chemical substances, reactions, and bibliographic references. It is produced by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), which monitors over 8,000 journals and other publications annually to compile its database. SciFinder offers flexible search options and tools to help users efficiently find relevant information to answer research questions and plan experiments from start to finish.
ACC Financial Statement AnalysisDue on 72717 – 5pm, CT..docxnettletondevon
The document provides instructions for a financial statement analysis assignment on Starbucks. It asks the student to look at Starbucks' cash flow statement for a minimum of two years and identify the major sources of cash in operating, investing, and financing activities, as well as the major uses of cash. The student is also asked to include references in their response.
This document discusses open access and barriers to unfettered access of scientific literature. It describes how open access aims to remove price and permission barriers to published research by making it freely available online. However, it notes that censorship, language barriers, and lack of universal internet access still restrict complete open access. The document invites the scientific community to discuss new methods of distributing, storing, and managing literature to achieve unrestricted access.
Publishers are caretakers of science. Part of that work is maintaining the integrity of scientific literature. Science builds directly upon past work, so we need to be sure that we are building upon a solid foundation and not faulty research. Publishers need to take an active role in monitoring and tracking faulty, retracted research and its influence. I'm asking publishers to (1) clearly mark retracted papers; (2) alert authors who have already cited a retracted paper; and (3) before publishing an article, check its bibliography for retracted papers.
Retracted papers should be clearly marked everywhere they appear, but today that is not the case. Publishers can also use the CrossRef CrossMark service, which lets readers check for article updates (such as retraction) from a little red ribbon at the top of an article. Checking for citations to retracted articles, and limiting future citations, can help science self-correct by shoring up its foundations.
Public Access Short Presentation Ucsf ModifyMarcus Banks
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Reputation, impact, and the role of libraries in the world of open scienceKeith Webster
An overview of the relationship between open science, research assessment, university rankings, and the role of librarians in advancing the research university
A Guided Tour of Issues and Trends (The 13th Annual Health Sciences Lively Lu...Charleston Conference
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What is a predatory journal A scoping review.pdfmasscommmtwu
This scoping review aimed to summarize the literature on predatory journals and extract characteristics of predatory journals. The authors searched several databases and identified 920 records discussing predatory journals. Of these, 344 met inclusion criteria. Most took the form of commentaries rather than empirical studies. The authors extracted 109 unique characteristics from 38 empirical studies. These characteristics were grouped into six categories: journal operations, articles, editorial/peer review, communication, article processing charges, and dissemination/indexing/archiving. The review identified potential characteristics of predatory journals but had limitations including restriction to English language and lack of quality assessment of included studies. The results will inform development of a standardized definition of predatory journals.
SPECIAL ARTICLEPredatory Publishing, Questionable Peer Rev.docxrafbolet0
SPECIAL ARTICLE
Predatory Publishing, Questionable Peer Review, and Fraudulent
Conferences
John D. Bowman, MS
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Kingsville, Texas
Submitted February 25, 2014; accepted April 21, 2014; published December 15, 2014.
Open-access is a model for publishing scholarly, peer-reviewed journals on the Internet that relies on
sources of funding other than subscription fees. Some publishers and editors have exploited the
author-pays model of open-access, publishing for their own profit. Submissions are encouraged
through widely distributed e-mails on behalf of a growing number of journals that may accept many
or all submissions and subject them to little, if any, peer review or editorial oversight. Bogus con-
ference invitations are distributed in a similar fashion. The results of these less than ethical practices
might include loss of faculty member time and money, inappropriate article inclusions in curriculum
vitae, and costs to the college or funding source.
Keywords: peer review, open access, scientific publishing, scientific conferences
INTRODUCTION
The advent of the Internet age and digitization of data
resulted in many changes, one of which was the concept of
peer-reviewed, open-access (OA) publishing with free
availabilitytoanyonewithInternetservices.Thistransition
increased when the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
began requiring that any manuscript resulting from its
funding be made publicly available via PubMed. The num-
ber of high-quality scientific research manuscripts pub-
lished via OA continues to increase. Unfortunately, there
has also been an increase in attempts to exploit the OA
concept for profit by requiring authors to pay for publica-
tion up front and performing none of the peer review ad-
vertised. These groups market their “services” through
e-mails to scientists and faculty members, offering recipi-
entstheopportunitytopublisharticlesin anewonlinepeer-
reviewed journal, to serve as a reviewer or editor of a new
journal, or to speak or host a roundtable discussionat a con-
ference, which may be described as “global” or “interna-
tional.” The objective of this article is to describe some of
these practices and ways to avoid them.
DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN ACCESS
PUBLISHING
The publishing paradigm has changed from print-
only subscriptions to digitally available and free scientific
publications. Nature was first published in 1869, Science
in 1880, and subsequently scientific journal publishing
has increased to the point of a new paper being published
every 20 seconds.1 In 2000, the future of scientific pub-
lishing was changed by the debut of PubMed Central and
the Public Library of Science (PLoS). The next year,
thousands of scientists called for a boycott of journals that
would not allow free access on PubMed within 6 months.
In 2002, for-profit Biomed Central began charging
authors $500 to publish. In 2003, PLoS Biology was
launched, charging authors.
Elizabeth Barrows seeks a position leveraging her experience in biologics program management, pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, and government relations. She has over 10 years of experience managing biologics and small molecule development programs, securing over $100M in federal funding. Her most recent role was as Program Manager at Entegrion, where she managed an $8M blood product development program.
This document provides context for the 2008 Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Fats and Fatty Acids in Human Nutrition. It summarizes that significant developments in the past 15 years necessitated an update on fats and fatty acids recommendations. Specifically, more is now known about the roles of individual fatty acids in health and disease through numerous cohort and randomized controlled studies. The expert consultation aimed to translate this expanded scientific knowledge into updated nutrient recommendations, considering both early life development and chronic disease prevention. It followed UN guidelines to select experts from varied scientific backgrounds and geographic regions to conduct an unbiased review of the evidence.
This document is a dissertation submitted by Andrew James Philip MacDonald for the degree of Masters in Science in Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University. It examines the transition from alcohol treatment to long-term recovery through a mixed methods study of 5 patients and 6 staff members at a residential recovery facility in Salford, England. The dissertation provides background on alcohol as a public health issue in the UK and reviews relevant literature on treatment and recovery. It then describes the methodology, presents results on complexity, severity, motivation and assets in recovery, and discusses key findings around "Damascene recovery" and the treatment-recovery paradigm. The study aims to better understand how dependent drinkers engage with long-term recovery after leaving treatment.
- Kenneth W. Rundell has over 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs, medical writing, and research. He has expertise in areas such as medical writing, regulatory submissions, adverse event reporting, and electronic document management systems.
- He has a strong background managing multiple projects simultaneously and applying regulatory standards. He also has skills in areas like data management, controlled documentation, and presentation.
- Rundell has held roles as a Director of Medical Affairs and regulatory consultant. He was also a professor conducting research studies in areas like asthma, air pollution, and cardiovascular health.
Scholarly publishers are receiving strong signals from funders and governments that they must make publicly-funded research freely available to read and reuse. And beyond open access, open data, reproducibility, improving the article and user engagement are the next steps towards transforming science.
The document summarizes information about clinical trials and Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO). CTO aims to strengthen Ontario's clinical research capabilities by streamlining ethics reviews and trial agreements. It also works to increase public awareness of clinical trials and encourage participation. The summary describes key aspects of clinical trials such as phases, protocols, approval processes, and considerations for potential participants. Contact information is provided for CTO and the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network.
FAIRsharing: curation and governance of an ecosystem of research standards an...Allyson Lister
FAIRsharing is an informative and educational resource on interlinked standards (including terminologies), databases and policies, three key elements of the FAIR ecosystem. FAIRsharing is adopted by funders, publishers and communities across all research disciplines. It promotes the existence and value of these resources to aid data sharing and consequently requires a high standard of curation to ensure accurate and timely information is provided across all of our stakeholder groups. Here I discuss the methods employed and challenges faced during curation and maintenance of existing content, as well as the introduction of new features. I will cover how we store machine- and human-accessible metadata, including governance information, and the methods we use to determine what common metadata we should describe. I also will discuss the benefits of both in-house curation and community-driven curation by our stakeholder groups.
A presentation on research data management presented at the Utah Library Association conference in May 2015. Main topics included federal mandates, data repositories, metadata, and file naming conventions. Presenters: Rebekah Cummings, Elizabeth Smart, Becky Thoms, and Brit Faggerheim.
This research aims to identify priorities and barriers to research development in health librarianship. A focus group of representatives from seven areas of health librarianship will discuss these issues to reach a consensus and inform a national survey. Participation is voluntary and confidential, with no risks to participants. The focus group will identify key questions to include in the survey to further explore research capacity building in health librarianship.
Why therapists are worried about america’s growing mental health crisis the...JA Larson
Therapists across the US report being overwhelmed by surging demand for mental health services as the pandemic continues. Nine out of 10 therapists say they have seen an increase in clients seeking care, with many experiencing significantly longer waitlists and an inability to take on new patients. Common issues clients are seeking help for include anxiety, depression, family/relationship problems, and substance abuse. Therapists are especially concerned about the impact on children's mental health. The crisis is straining an already under-resourced mental health system.
This document discusses food insecurity among military families in the United States. It finds that despite food pantries operating near every military base, the true scale of the problem is unknown due to a lack of data collection by the Department of Defense. The challenges military families face, such as low pay especially for junior enlisted service members, housing allowances counting as income, and other financial difficulties, are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The document recommends solutions like increasing pay and establishing a basic needs allowance to ensure military families can afford food.
The 2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey assessed health behaviors and well-being of Army National Guard members. It found several areas of concern: less than half of members received adequate sleep; rates of binge drinking, tobacco use, and psychological distress were higher than the general population; and over two-thirds were overweight or obese. Comparisons to Healthy People benchmarks showed Army National Guard members did not meet goals for weight, sleep, binge drinking, tobacco use, and mental health. The survey provides leadership with information to understand health-related readiness and facilitate improvements. However, the low response rate suggests results require cautious interpretation.
The Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS) assessed health behaviors and well-being of Army reservists. It found that while body weights were comparable to civilians, reservists reported inadequate sleep and higher rates of tobacco/nicotine use than civilians. Psychological distress and probable PTSD were greater among reservists compared to civilians. Limitations included a low response rate, so results require interpretation with other data.
The 2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS) found that:
1) While Army soldiers met weight goals, many did not get sufficient sleep and reported sleep-related lack of energy, and rates of binge drinking, tobacco and nicotine use, and mental health issues were higher than civilian benchmarks.
2) Over 30% of soldiers engaged in binge drinking, 9.7% used sleep medications frequently, and rates of serious psychological distress and probable PTSD exceeded civilian rates.
3) Lesbian, gay, and bisexual personnel reported higher rates of mental health issues, substance abuse, and unwanted sexual contact than non-LGB personnel.
This document provides an executive summary of the 2020 Health of the Force report, which documents conditions that influence health and medical readiness of U.S. Army soldiers. Key findings include that over half of soldiers experienced a new injury in 2019, mostly musculoskeletal overuse injuries. Obesity prevalence remained at 17% overall but varied by race. Around 16% of soldiers had a behavioral health diagnosis and 3.5% had a substance use disorder diagnosis. Sexually transmitted infection rates increased compared to previous years. Environmental health metrics like air quality, water quality, and heat risk varied significantly across installations. Performance triad measures showed that less than half of soldiers met fruit/vegetable or sleep recommendations.
This monthly medical surveillance report summarizes morbidity data for the U.S. Armed Forces in 2020. It finds that musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, and mental health disorders accounted for the most medical encounters, largest number of affected service members, and greatest number of hospital days. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 accounted for less than 1% of total medical encounters and hospital bed days for active service members. The report concludes that musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, and mental health disorders detract from individual readiness and deployability and hinder the military's ability to complete its missions. Continued focus on prevention and treatment of these conditions is warranted.
This document is the 2020 Health of the Force Report, which analyzes health metrics and demographics of over 469,000 active duty U.S. Army soldiers. Some key findings include: over half of soldiers experienced a new injury in 2019, with most being overuse injuries; obesity rates remained at 17% overall but showed racial disparities; and behavioral health diagnoses were reported for 16% of soldiers. The report also introduces analysis by race and ethnicity to identify potential health disparities. It provides data and metrics to help Army leaders understand factors influencing medical readiness and make informed policy decisions.
Small Arms Lethality variables 1.6e DRAFTJA Larson
small arms lethality is a complex equation.
military operations are generally a team event.....more like football or soccer than tennis......
therefore teamwork and safety adds complexity
This document is a report from the Joint Committee on Health in Ireland that examines vitamin D deficiency as a public health issue. It discusses the importance of vitamin D for health, the high rates of deficiency in Ireland, approaches in other countries, and recommendations for reforming public health policy in Ireland to address deficiency. The report recommends daily vitamin D supplements for adults, a public awareness campaign, reducing VAT on supplements, and targeted measures for at-risk groups like nursing home residents.
This document discusses options to reduce injury and attrition rates during military training by addressing underlying health conditions prior to and during entry-level training. It identifies several physiological risk factors for injuries like low bone density, nutrient deficiencies, and low fitness levels. It then outlines various screening and treatment options at different stages of the recruitment and training process to identify and address these risks, such as conducting bone density and blood screens at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) or Delayed Entry Programs (DEP), and establishing temporary Fitness Training Units (FTU) for recruits identified as high-risk. The goal is to implement "prevention and fix forward" approaches to improve readiness and save over $250 million annually.
1. The document discusses a modular container system called the "one box" that enhances mission capabilities for military forces. It allows supplies and equipment to be pre-loaded and creates the ability for fast deployment of forward operating bases.
2. The containers are rust-proof, self-leveling, and have standard wall interfaces and electrical/plumbing connections. They can be armored and insulated on-site.
3. The containers are configured for different functions like barracks, medical facilities, operations centers, and more. This allows one container system to meet various needs.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Scotland has an extreme climate with very little sunshine compared to England. This results in low vitamin D levels among the Scottish population, as over 90% of vitamin D comes from sun exposure. Insufficient vitamin D has been linked to increased risk of numerous chronic diseases that are highly prevalent in Scotland like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. Despite evidence that improving vitamin D status could help address Scotland's health deficit, successive reports by the Scottish government have failed to recognize low vitamin D as a risk factor. Implementing measures to increase vitamin D levels, such as supplements, food fortification, and updated sun exposure advice, could potentially achieve significant health gains in Scotland at low cost.
The document summarizes several studies that found associations between vitamin D deficiency and worse outcomes from COVID-19:
- Studies found higher rates of vitamin D deficiency in severe COVID-19 patients requiring ICU care compared to non-ICU patients. Deficiency was also linked to increased risk of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization.
- A study of over 4,000 COVID-19 patients found those with vitamin D deficiency at the time of testing had a higher risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared to patients with sufficient levels.
- A study of older COVID-19 patients found those taking a combination of vitamin D, magnesium and B12 were less likely to require oxygen support or intensive care than those not
Studies have found that vitamin D levels are often lower in patients with more severe cases of COVID-19. Researchers analyzed data from over 190,000 patients and found that those with vitamin D deficiency were more likely to test positive for COVID-19. A separate study of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 found that patients with the lowest vitamin D levels were more likely to require ICU support and experienced the highest mortality rates.
A cohort study evaluated the effect of combination Vitamin D, Magnesium and Vitamin B12 (DMB) on older COVID-19 patients. 17 patients received DMB and 26 did not. Significantly fewer DMB patients required oxygen therapy (17.6% vs 61.5%). DMB exposure was associated with reduced odds of oxygen therapy need and intensive care support. The study supports larger trials to determine if DMB can ameliorate COVID-19 severity through immunomodulation.
This document discusses how lighter skin and weaker bones may have evolved as adaptations in human populations that migrated north out of Africa. It hypothesizes that natural selection favored these traits because they improved reproductive fitness in environments with less sunlight by minimizing risks of pelvic deformation during childbirth. Specifically, it suggests smaller, more rapidly mineralized bones reduced risks of cephalopelvic disproportion caused by vitamin D deficiency, allowing for greater reproductive success in northern latitudes despite higher osteoporosis risk later in life.
NAVIGATING THE HORIZONS OF TIME LAPSE EMBRYO MONITORING.pdfRahul Sen
Time-lapse embryo monitoring is an advanced imaging technique used in IVF to continuously observe embryo development. It captures high-resolution images at regular intervals, allowing embryologists to select the most viable embryos for transfer based on detailed growth patterns. This technology enhances embryo selection, potentially increasing pregnancy success rates.
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GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS AND GASTRITIS
Osvaldo Bernardo Muchanga
Gastrointestinal Infections
GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS result from the ingestion of pathogens that cause infections at the level of this tract, generally being transmitted by food, water and hands contaminated by microorganisms such as E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus, Rotavirus among others that are generally contained in feces, thus configuring a FECAL-ORAL type of transmission.
Among the factors that lead to the occurrence of gastrointestinal infections are the hygienic and sanitary deficiencies that characterize our markets and other places where raw or cooked food is sold, poor environmental sanitation in communities, deficiencies in water treatment (or in the process of its plumbing), risky hygienic-sanitary habits (not washing hands after major and/or minor needs), among others.
These are generally consequences (signs and symptoms) resulting from gastrointestinal infections: diarrhea, vomiting, fever and malaise, among others.
The treatment consists of replacing lost liquids and electrolytes (drinking drinking water and other recommended liquids, including consumption of juicy fruits such as papayas, apples, pears, among others that contain water in their composition).
To prevent this, it is necessary to promote health education, improve the hygienic-sanitary conditions of markets and communities in general as a way of promoting, preserving and prolonging PUBLIC HEALTH.
Gastritis and Gastric Health
Gastric Health is one of the most relevant concerns in human health, with gastrointestinal infections being among the main illnesses that affect humans.
Among gastric problems, we have GASTRITIS AND GASTRIC ULCERS as the main public health problems. Gastritis and gastric ulcers normally result from inflammation and corrosion of the walls of the stomach (gastric mucosa) and are generally associated (caused) by the bacterium Helicobacter pylor, which, according to the literature, this bacterium settles on these walls (of the stomach) and starts to release urease that ends up altering the normal pH of the stomach (acid), which leads to inflammation and corrosion of the mucous membranes and consequent gastritis or ulcers, respectively.
In addition to bacterial infections, gastritis and gastric ulcers are associated with several factors, with emphasis on prolonged fasting, chemical substances including drugs, alcohol, foods with strong seasonings including chilli, which ends up causing inflammation of the stomach walls and/or corrosion. of the same, resulting in the appearance of wounds and consequent gastritis or ulcers, respectively.
Among patients with gastritis and/or ulcers, one of the dilemmas is associated with the foods to consume in order to minimize the sensation of pain and discomfort.
The biomechanics of running involves the study of the mechanical principles underlying running movements. It includes the analysis of the running gait cycle, which consists of the stance phase (foot contact to push-off) and the swing phase (foot lift-off to next contact). Key aspects include kinematics (joint angles and movements, stride length and frequency) and kinetics (forces involved in running, including ground reaction and muscle forces). Understanding these factors helps in improving running performance, optimizing technique, and preventing injuries.
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapyDr. Sumit KUMAR
Breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) status is a common and complex condition that necessitates a multifaceted approach to management. HR+ breast cancer means that the cancer cells grow in response to hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This subtype is prevalent among postmenopausal women and typically exhibits a more indolent course compared to other forms of breast cancer, which allows for a variety of treatment options.
Diagnosis and Staging
The diagnosis of HR+ breast cancer begins with clinical evaluation, imaging, and biopsy. Imaging modalities such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI help in assessing the extent of the disease. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining of the biopsy sample confirm the diagnosis and hormone receptor status by identifying the presence of estrogen receptors (ER) and progesterone receptors (PR) on the tumor cells.
Staging involves determining the size of the tumor (T), the involvement of regional lymph nodes (N), and the presence of distant metastasis (M). The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system is commonly used. Accurate staging is critical as it guides treatment decisions.
Treatment Options
Endocrine Therapy
Endocrine therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for HR+ breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The primary goal is to reduce the levels of estrogen or block its effects on cancer cells. Commonly used agents include:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Tamoxifen is a SERM that binds to estrogen receptors, blocking estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. It is effective but may have side effects such as increased risk of endometrial cancer and thromboembolic events.
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): These drugs, including anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane, lower estrogen levels by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which converts androgens to estrogen in peripheral tissues. AIs are generally preferred in postmenopausal women due to their efficacy and safety profile compared to tamoxifen.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Downregulators (SERDs): Fulvestrant is a SERD that degrades estrogen receptors and is used in cases where resistance to other endocrine therapies develops.
Combination Therapies
Combining endocrine therapy with other treatments enhances efficacy. Examples include:
Endocrine Therapy with CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib are CDK4/6 inhibitors that, when combined with endocrine therapy, significantly improve progression-free survival in advanced HR+ breast cancer.
Endocrine Therapy with mTOR Inhibitors: Everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor, can be added to endocrine therapy for patients who have developed resistance to aromatase inhibitors.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is generally reserved for patients with high-risk features, such as large tumor size, high-grade histology, or extensive lymph node involvement. Regimens often include anthracyclines and taxanes.
“Psychiatry and the Humanities”: An Innovative Course at the University of Mo...Université de Montréal
“Psychiatry and the Humanities”: An Innovative Course at the University of Montreal Expanding the medical model to embrace the humanities. Link: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/-psychiatry-and-the-humanities-an-innovative-course-at-the-university-of-montreal
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
The skin is the largest organ and its health plays a vital role among the other sense organs. The skin concerns like acne breakout, psoriasis, or anything similar along the lines, finding a qualified and experienced dermatologist becomes paramount.
5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
Pharmacology of 5-hydroxytryptamine and Antagonist
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Historical Perspectives on Medical Care for Heat Stroke, Part 1: Ancient
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