scholarly journals Review of Emotional Intelligence: A Preliminary Map Across Latin America

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1271-1271
Author(s):  
H Patino-Carvajal ◽  
L Tibiriçá ◽  
Y Garcia ◽  
A Maresco ◽  
I Tourgeman
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Life Science ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Related Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Latin American Countries ◽  
Total Life

Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Emotional Intelligence (EI) research among 19 Latin American countries. Participants and Method Respective to each country, Total Life Science publications and Psychology publications were gathered from “UNESCO Science Report Towards 2030.” Population and GDP statistics pertaining to each country were derived from CIA Factbook. Mean education and percentage of GDP allocated for education were gathered from UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The databases SciELO and Redalyc were used to exhume the number of published Emotional Intelligence articles. The term “inteligencia emocional” was used. Findings were filtered to meet inclusion criteria: peer-reviewed, published between 2008-2018, corresponding to a Psychology related subject. Duplicate articles, those that did not contain the term “inteligencia emocional” in the abstract and articles that were not listed under the Psychology category were excluded. Results Data analysis of 19 countries from 2008-2014 revealed the mean number of Emotional Intelligence published articles to be 2.65 (SD = 5.54) articles per country - with a maximum of 22 and a minimum of 0. The percent of articles featuring EI in relation to Total Psychology articles published had a mean of 7% - with Minimum of 0% and Maximum of 60%. Bolivia has the highest percentage of articles on EI (60%), whereas Colombia the highest total number of articles published (n = 41). Population was significantly correlated with Total Articles Published and Total Psychology Articles Published. Conclusions Emotional Intelligence in Latin American countries is not widely investigated. Findings revealed 12 out of 19 Latin American countries had one or more publications related to Emotional Intelligence. While population was shown to be related to the number of articles published in Life Sciences and Psychology, it did not reveal a correlation with the publication of studies regarding EI. Furthermore, education and GDP were not related to the overall publication of articles.

Evolution of financial inclusion in Latin America

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-276
Author(s):  
Lisana B. Martinez ◽  
Valeria Scherger ◽  
M. Belén Guercio ◽  
Sofía Orazi
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Credit Cards ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Binary Probit ◽  
Positive Evolution ◽  
Latin American Countries

PurposeThis paper analyses the evolution of the financial inclusion and its main determinants in seven Latin American countries.Design/methodology/approachThe database used is the Global Findex from the World Bank for the latest data released that includes the years 2011 and 2014. The variables used are formal financial accounts, formal savings and formal credit as proxies of financial inclusion for the years of study. Moreover, the use of debit and credit cards is considered. The methodologies applied are the mean difference tests, in order to contrast the hypotheses of the inclusion evolution and binary probit regressions models.FindingsThe results of the analysis show that there is a positive evolution in the use of financial instruments in the countries of the sample, especially in the use of formal accounts. On the other hand, considering the characteristics of the individuals, age, level of education and income positively affect their financial inclusion.Originality/valueThere are no similar works for the region of study that allow us to evaluate the evolution of financial inclusion considering the variables selected in the literature. It is possible to clearly fulfil the proposed objective, highlighting the importance of implementing financial inclusion policies in view of the low percentage of use of the instruments in the analyzed countries.

Epidemiological characteristics of pregnancy, delivery, and birth outcome in women with multiple sclerosis in Argentina (EMEMAR study)

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Fernández Liguori ◽  
D Klajn ◽  
L Acion ◽  
F Cáceres ◽  
A Calle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Birth Defects ◽  
Birth Outcome ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Retrospective Design ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Pregnancy And Birth

Background The influence of pregnancy on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been extensively studied but such influence on Latin American women with MS has not been characterized. Our objective was to describe the course of pregnancy and birth outcome in Argentinean MS patients and the evolution of MS during pregnancy and after delivery. Method We used a retrospective design in eight MS centers in Argentina and administered a survey to women with definite MS (Mc Donald) with pregnancies during or after MS onset. We contacted 355 women of which 81 met inclusion criteria. We recorded 141 pregnancies. Results Involuntary abortion was observed in 16% of pregnancies (95% CI = 10–23). Thirty five women received immunomodulatory therapy (IMT) before 42 pregnancies. Twenty three (55%) out of 42 pregnancies were exposed to IMT. The mean time of IMT discontinuation before conception in 19 (45.2%) pregnancies without exposure, was 104 days (95% CI = 61.0–147.0). There were 103 deliveries: 79% full term. Birth defects were detected in 19% of pregnancies exposed to IMT (95% CI = 4–46) and in 2% of non-exposed (95% CI = 0.3–8.0). The mean relapse rate was: pre-pregnancy year: 0.22 (95% CI = 0.12–0.32); pregnancy: 0.31 in 1st (95% CI = 0.10–0.52), 0.19 (95% CI = 0.03–0.36) in 2nd, and 0.04 in 3rd trimester (95% CI = –0.04–0.12); 1st trimester post delivery: 0.82 (95% CI = 0.42–1.22). Conclusion We observed a higher rate of birth defects among infants exposed to immunomodulators in utero than those not exposed. The reduction in MS relapses during 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy and its increase during postpartum is consistent with previous reports.

scholarly journals Lived Experiences of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10958
Author(s):  
Montserrat Venturas ◽  
Judith Prats ◽  
Elena Querol ◽  
Adelaida Zabalegui ◽  
Núria Fabrellas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Latin American Countries

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many hospitalized patients and deaths worldwide. Coronavirus patients were isolated from their relatives and visits were banned to prevent contagion. This has brought about a significant change in deeply rooted care habits in Mediterranean and Latin American countries where the family normally accompanies vulnerable hospitalized patients. The aim of this qualitative study was to examine the hospitalization experience of COVID-19 patients and their family members. A phenomenological qualitative approach was used. Data collection included inductive, in-depth interviews with 11 COVID-19 hospitalized patients. The mean age of patients was 55.4 years and 45% were female. Nearly 50% required Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission. Ten meaningful statements were identified and grouped in three themes: Positive and negative aspects of the care provided, the patient’s perspective, and perception of the experience of the disease. In conclusion, COVID-19 patients, aware of the severity of the pandemic, were very adaptable to the situation and had full confidence in health professionals. Patient isolation was perceived as necessary. Technology has helped to maintain communication between patients and relatives.

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Emotional Intelligence Components on Driving Errors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akram Heidaryan ◽  
Iraj Alimohammadi ◽  
Shahram Vosoughi ◽  
Jamileh Abolghasemi
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Driving Behavior ◽  
World Health ◽  
Driving Experience ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
The Mean ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Driving accidents are global challenges, especially in developing countries, that have been introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the significant reasons for endangering human health. The most important reasons for driving accidents are the behavior and psychological characteristics of the vehicle driver. Aberrant driving behavior is considered as a major cause of driving accidents. The present study aimed the present study aimed to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence on driving errors. Methods: In the present research, 69 young students aged 20-35 years with a driving license were subjects of the study which had at least one-year driving experience and were assessed with the use of Bar-on emotional intelligence (EQ-i) questionnaire (90 questions) and valid Manchester Driving Behavior Questionnaire (MDBQ). Data analysis was conducted by SPSS version 20, descriptive tables, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: Data analysis indicated that the mean score of emotional intelligence of the tested subjects was 329/62, and the maximum rating of individual errors was related to slips with the score of 21/04. Also, the mean score of their driving behavior was 50/97. There was a significant inverse relation between sub-components problem solving, independence and self-actualization, and driving errors. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results of this study, it can be concluded that emotional intelligence and its components affected driving errors. This meant that persons with lower levels of emotional intelligence would be more involved in driving errors.

scholarly journals Accelerometer-Measured Daily Step Counts and Adiposity Indicators among Latin American Adults: A Multi-Country Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4641
Author(s):  
Gerson Ferrari ◽  
Adilson Marques ◽  
Tiago Barreira ◽  
Irina Kovalskys ◽  
Georgina Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Neck Circumference ◽  
The Body ◽  
Daily Step ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Country Study ◽  
Health Device ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Latin American Countries

The aim of the present study was to examine the sex-related associations between accelerometer-measured daily step counts and adiposity indicators in adults from eight Latin American countries. We analyzed data from 2524 adults (aged 18–65 years) from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health. Device-measured daily step counts were measured by accelerometers (ActiGraph GT3X). The outcomes were body mass index (BMI; (kg/m2), waist and neck circumference (in cm). Overall, the mean of daily steps counts, BMI, waist and neck circumference were 10699.8, 27.3, 89.6, and 35.8. Weak and negative associations were observed between daily steps counts and BMI (r = −0.17; p < 0.05) and waist circumference (r = −0.16; p < 0.05); however, step counts was not associated with neck circumference. Daily steps counts were negatively associated with BMI (β: −0.054; 95%CI: −0.077; −0.012) and waist circumference (−0.098; −0.165; −0.030) independently of age and socioeconomic level. In men, there were significant negative associations between daily steps counts with BMI (−0.075; −0.119; −0.031) and waist circumference (−0.140; −0.233; −0.048), and in women, there was no significant association with either of the body composition indicators. The findings from this study need to be examined in prospective settings that use device-measured from Latin America.

scholarly journals Transition to adulthood in Latin America: 1960s-2010s

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Matheus Menezes dos Santos ◽  
Bernardo Lanza Queiroz ◽  
Ana Paula De Andrade Verona
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
First Union ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Latin American Countries

Multidimensional discussion about transition to adulthood is an incipient theme in Latin America. This paper seeks to describe and characterize the process of change in the transition of men and women in the region between the 1960s and 2010's. Using census data from IPUMS-International for 15 Latin American countries, we calculate the mean ages at transition to adulthood, at entering the labor market, at first union, and at first birth. We concluded there was a process of postponing transition to adulthood, although much stronger for males than for females, which we attribute to the events linked to the transition of each group. With these results, we hope to encourage further research into transition to adulthood in Latin America.

scholarly journals BIO-STATISTICS TECHNIQUES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Gurusharan Kaur ◽  
Dr. Rajinder Kaur ◽  
Dr. Namrata Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Life Science ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Complex World ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Present Complex ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Available Information

An Introduction has been designed to serve as a text for students studying science subjects such as biotechnology, micro-biology,Pharmacy and environmental science. In recent years, biostatistics has been used widely for solving research problems in life sciences. As with most tools, biostatistics is not of much use unless the user understands its application and purpose. In order to perform efficiently in the present complex world, a researcher in the life science field ought to know enough about the basic principles of data analysis and has to be certain that all available information is used effectively to solve a given problem.

scholarly journals Future opportunities and trends for e-infrastructures and life sciences: going beyond the grid to enable life science data analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afonso M. S. Duarte ◽  
Fotis E. Psomopoulos ◽  
Christophe Blanchet ◽  
Alexandre M. J. J. Bonvin ◽  
Manuel Corpas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Life Science ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Science Data

Test Use in Spain, Portugal and Latin American Countries

1999 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Muñiz ◽  
Gerardo Prieto ◽  
Leandro Almeida ◽  
Dave Bartram
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Test Construction ◽  
European Federation ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Testing Practices ◽  
Professional Psychologists ◽  
Test Use ◽  
Latin American Countries

Summary: The two main sources of errors in educational and psychological evaluation are the lack of adequate technical and psychometric characteristics of the tests, and especially the failure to properly implement the testing process. The main goal of the present research is to study the situation of test construction and test use in the Spanish-speaking (Spain and Latin American countries) and Portuguese-speaking (Portugal and Brazil) countries. The data were collected using a questionnaire constructed by the European Federation of Professional Psychologists Association (EFPPA) Task Force on Tests and Testing, under the direction of D. Bartram . In addition to the questionnaire, other ad hoc data were also gathered. Four main areas of psychological testing were investigated: Educational, Clinical, Forensic and Work. Key persons were identified in each country in order to provide reliable information. The main results are presented, and some measures that could be taken in order to improve the current testing practices in the countries surveyed are discussed. As most of the tests used in these countries were originally developed in other cultures, a problem that appears to be especially relevant is the translation and adaptation of tests.

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