scholarly journals Adversities faced by Y or Z category health science journals with HEC, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Mujahid Hussain ◽  
Mahnoor Dr
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
General Information ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Health Science ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Extensive Review ◽  
Private Sponsorship ◽  
Peer Discussions

Objective: To know the rate and predictors for derecognition/demotion in HEC-indexed Y, and Z categories health science journals (HSJs) Methods: A list of HEC-indexed Y and Z categories HSJs was downloaded from the official website of HEC, Pakistan on 29 July 2019. General information like the type of publisher, specialty, sponsoring body, origin city, and sector (Armed Forces/Civilian) of the derecognized or demoted journals were noted. Fundamental issues like HEC's procedures were resolved using literature review, contacts to the affected journals, and peer-to-peer discussions.   Results: Of 50 journals, 25 (50%) were found against each of the Y and Z categories.  Fourteen (56% of the total) Y category journals faced adversity in the form of derecognition (n = 5) or demotion (n = 9). Whereas, the rate increased remarkably to 64% (n = 16) in the Z category. Similarly, the high rate was noticed in specialty-specific journals (67.9%, n =19). A journal under private sponsorship had twofold more chance of the adversity (95%CI:1.003-2.918, p = .05) than public-sponsored journals (75 vs. 50%, respectively). Most of the affected Z category journals (n = 13, 81.3%) had their first registration with HEC before 2015. Conclusion: The policy of HEC for derecognition/demotion of HSJs needs extensive review to promote medical publications.

Italy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Coticchia
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
First Century ◽  
Military Interventions ◽  
Post Cold War ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The World ◽  
The Cold War

Since the end of the bipolar era, Italy has regularly undertaken military interventions around the world, with an average of 8,000 units employed abroad in the twenty-first century. Moreover, Italy is one of the principal contributors to the UN operations. The end of the cold war represented a turning point for Italian defence, allowing for greater military dynamism. Several reforms have been approved, while public opinion changed its view regarding the armed forces. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive perspective of the process of transformation that occurred in post-cold-war Italian defence, looking at the evolution of national strategies, military doctrines, and the structure of forces. After a brief literature review, the study highlights the process of transformation of Italian defeshnce policy since 1989. Through primary and secondary sources, the chapter illustrates the main changes that occurred, the never-ending cold-war legacies, and key challenges.

scholarly journals Rapamycin: Drug Repurposing in SARS-CoV-2 Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Jiri Patocka ◽  
Kamil Kuca ◽  
Patrik Oleksak ◽  
Eugenie Nepovimova ◽  
Martin Valis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Health ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Drug Repurposing ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Suitable Candidate ◽  
Promising Strategy ◽  
The World

Since December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has been a worldwide pandemic with enormous consequences for human health and the world economy. Remdesivir is the only drug in the world that has been approved for the treating of COVID-19. This drug, as well as vaccination, still has uncertain effectiveness. Drug repurposing could be a promising strategy how to find an appropriate molecule: rapamycin could be one of them. The authors performed a systematic literature review of available studies on the research describing rapamycin in association with COVID-19 infection. Only peer-reviewed English-written articles from the world’s acknowledged databases Web of Science, PubMed, Springer and Scopus were involved. Five articles were eventually included in the final analysis. The findings indicate that rapamycin seems to be a suitable candidate for drug repurposing. In addition, it may represent a better candidate for COVID-19 therapy than commonly tested antivirals. It is also likely that its efficiency will not be reduced by the high rate of viral RNA mutation.

Quality Improvement Initiatives in Sonography Education: A Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 875647932110186
Author(s):  
Kimberly Sorrentino
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
English Language ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Educational Literature

Objective: Continuous improvement is vital to ensuring quality in sonography education. The aim of this literature review was to compile and summarize the current literature on accreditation, credentialing, and quality improvement initiatives in sonography education. Materials & Methods: Four sonography-specific journals and six health science/academic databases were searched using the terms education, sonography, ultrasound, accreditation, credential, and quality. The search was limited to findings in the English language, from 2000 to 2020. Results: The search uncovered only 19 articles on this topic in sonography education. The vast majority of papers focused on quality improvement initiatives, while just a few concentrated on accreditation or credentialing. Conclusion: Much of the contemporary sonography educational literature focuses on clinical, lab, or didactic quality improvement initiatives. Overall, it is clear that more research is needed in the field of sonography education. This review provides examples of quality initiative research in other allied health fields that can be useful guides for future sonography educational research.

General aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 29-45
Author(s):  
Alex Sandro Rolland Souza ◽  
Melania Maria Ramos Amorim ◽  
Adriana Suely de Oliveira Melo ◽  
Alexandre Magno Delgado ◽  
Anna Catharina Magliano Carneiro da Cunha Florêncio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Mortality Risk ◽  
Strong Evidence ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Transmission Prevention ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
General Aspects

Abstract Objectives: to review the available literature on the general aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infec-tion. Methods: this is a narrative literature review carried out from March to September 2020. Results: COVID-19 caused by the new coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2, grows with devas-tating effects worldwide. The literature describes epidemiological data and mortality risk groups of the disease, which presents a high rate of transmission. Prevention is the most effective way to fight the disease, persisting the absence of strong evidence on the treatment. Vaccines are not yet available. Dexamethasone is effective in reducing mortality in severe forms. Conclusions: despite great efforts, as the number of confirmed cases increases, evidence on transmission, incidence, disease progression, lethality, effects and outcomes remain limited and without any high levels of evidence. Studies are still necessary for all aspects of the disease.

Pathology of thyroid cancer

2011 ◽  
pp. 609-615
Author(s):  
Yolanda C. Oertel
Keyword(s):  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Medullary Carcinoma ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Follicular Epithelium ◽  
Thyroid Cancers ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Well Differentiated

The majority of thyroid cancers arise from the follicular epithelium, are usually well differentiated, and thus many have a follicular architecture with varying amounts of colloid present. Medullary carcinoma constitutes a minority of thyroid cancers and arises from the C cells. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is the accepted diagnostic test to determine whether a thyroid nodule is benign or malignant (1, 2). The role of the cytopathologist in the interpretation of smears has been considered crucial, and I believe this is partially valid. Based upon 30 years of experience as an ‘interventional pathologist’ who performs and interprets many aspirates, I emphasize that the quality of the sample is the crucial factor. The pathologist’s interpretation is only as good as the sample he/she obtains or receives, and not enough attention has been paid to the technique of aspiration. I have trained numerous physicians to perform FNAs in a skilful fashion in a short period of time, and I refer the reader to my previous publications (3–5). The high rate of ‘unsatisfactory specimens’ reported in the literature is concerning. This was discussed at the National Cancer Institute Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration State of the Science Conference in October 2007 (6) and it was recommended that ‘at the end of training and for re-credentialing 90% diagnostic samples should be documented’. Please note that FNA biopsy should not be confused with needle biopsies (e.g. Tru-cut, Vim-Silverman, etc.) that yield tissue fragments that are processed for histological diagnosis. The usual classification of thyroid cancers is founded on their histological and cytological features, many of which have been correlated with the clinical behaviour of the tumours. In addition, the age of the patients and the extent of the tumours are particularly important to determine the prognosis. The classification I follow is that of the WHO (7) with some of the modifications by the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) (8). My discussion will be focused largely on the most common types (see Box 3.5.5.1). Prolonged follow-up of the patients and extensive modern studies of the tumours indicate that papillary carcinomas and follicular carcinomas have histological similarities and are usually of a low grade of malignancy, but they also have a variety of inherent differences.

Are cervical collars effective and safe in prehospital spinal cord injury management?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Rachel Hodgett ◽  
Richard Ward
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Research Database ◽  
Range Of Movement ◽  
Health Science Research ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
The Uk

Background: In the UK, around 500–600 people a year sustain traumatic injuries to the spinal cord, half of which involve the cervical spine. UK ambulance guidelines stipulate that if immobilisation is indicated, the entire spine should be immobilised using an orthopaedic scoop stretcher, head restraints and a rigid cervical collar. However, the use of cervical collars is being debated in the paramedic profession. Although they were originally considered harmless and used as a precautionary measure, an increasing amount of evidence suggests otherwise and it is argued that they can do more harm than good. Therefore, it is debatable whether using them is consistent with the principles of patient safety and evidence-based practice. Aim: A literature review was carried out to comprehensively examine research surrounding the adverse effects of cervical collars and the range of movement they allow to gain a comprehensive understanding of their efficacy. Methods: The EBSCOhost Health Science Research database was searched. Seven articles were found and chosen for inclusion in the literature review. Results: Two themes were identified regarding cervical collars: adverse effects and range of movement. Conclusion: Evidence suggests that cervical collars can cause more harm than good, and UK ambulance guidelines for spinal immobilisation should be reconsidered.

scholarly journals Factors Determining City Brand Equity—A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 7858
Author(s):  
Hanna Górska-Warsewicz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Brand Equity ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
General Information ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
City Brand ◽  
Brand Quality ◽  
Place Brand Equity ◽  
Research Tools

The aim of this study is to analyze factors determining city brand equity (CBE) on the bases of a systematic literature review (SLR) according to a procedure developed by Tranfield. Five databases were searched (Scopus, Web of Sciences, Google Scholar, EBSCO, and Elsevier) for studies containing the term ‘city brand equity’. In addition, databases were searched for ‘destination brand equity’ and ‘place brand equity’ statements focusing on city brands. This SLR contains 36 empirical studies and does not include conference materials, and books. The analysis was based on three issues: general information (author/authors, year of publication, research tools, sample size, city and country as well as sample population), research specification (variables, hypotheses or research questions, statistical methods and research tools), and findings related to CBE and practical implications for destination marketing organizations, and destination or city managers. In summary, there are many factors determining CBE, including brand image, brand quality and brand awareness. These factors are related to cultural, environmental and ecological elements, as well as infrastructure and services offered to tourists. Brand assets related to the perception of the city brands in various aspects also proved to be important.

Theoretical Foundations for Cyber-Physical Systems: A Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 1750013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cyber Physical Systems ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Cyber Physical System ◽  
Extensive Review ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Physical Systems ◽  
Scopus Database ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) is a kind of large-scale and networked system that has drawn much attention in academia recently. Existing studies provide the extent for CPS research, but a systematic and extensive review of recent research on CPS is missing. Accordingly, this paper reviews 83 papers regarding theoretical foundations for CPS from 2012 to 2017 in the Scopus database aiming to provide scholars and practitioners with a comprehensive overview. The selected papers are grouped into 10 research categories. The contents of the papers in each research category are summarized. The challenges and research trends are illustrated as well.

scholarly journals Impacted canine and ossifying fibroma: case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Mélanie Le Donne ◽  
Océane Abattu ◽  
Claire Pernier ◽  
Emeline Durieux ◽  
Anne-Gaëlle Bodard
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Ground Glass Opacity ◽  
Permanent Tooth ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Ossifying Fibroma ◽  
Impacted Tooth ◽  
First Case ◽  
Tooth Impaction ◽  
Impacted Canine

Introduction: An impacted tooth is a permanent tooth that has a completely developed root but which has failed to erupt. Many etiologies can lead to impaction, including a mechanical obstacle, such as benign tumor. Observation: An 11-year-old girl was referred for the avulsion of the left mandibular permanent canine, which was impacted. A radiolucent lesion with ground glass opacity was found on the eruption pathway of the tooth. Anterior radiographs showed the lesion that seemed to be the cause of the impacted canine. Anatomopathological examination revealed the lesion to be a juvenile trabecular ossifying fibroma. Comments: Ossifying fibromas are rare jaw tumors. They can be of various types: ossifying fibroma, psammomatoid, or trabecular juvenile ossifying fibroma. This is the first case that clearly shows the association between ossifying fibroma and tooth impaction. A literature review of ossifying fibromas and the management of fibro-osseous benign lesions of the jaws was performed. Conclusion: Although benign, juvenile trabecular ossifying fibroma can be locally aggressive and has a high rate of recurrence. It is very important to establish a precise diagnosis of a fibro-osseous benign lesion of the jaws to plan optimal management.

scholarly journals Dealing with tuberculosis: factors of the tuberculosis medication adherence among marginalized communities: a scoping literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2544
Author(s):  
Shamema Nasrin ◽  
N. M. Rabiul Awal Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
Scoping Literature Review

Marginalized communities have a prolonged experience of Tuberculosis (TB) with high prevalence. The rationalization behind the high rate is often indicted due to low medication adherence and its cultural and economic aspects. This scoping literature review assessed the influencing factors of patient TB medicine adherence, examined the conceptualization of factors, and determined the gaps related to TB medicine adherence presented in the empirical studies. Three electronic databases had been searched for selecting relevant studies published from 2000 to 2020 March. Studies associated with original research, review, classical and comparative articles on infectious TB in marginalized communities were considered under selection criteria. Finally, thirty articles met the inclusion criteria throughout the Prisma flow diagram; charting table and study characteristics have formed; results were discussed based on the study findings. Indigenous people, ethnic minorities, migrant communities, homeless, prisoners, alcohol and drug users, foreign-born, the working class, sex workers, and immune-compromised individuals suffer more from TB than the mainstream population. The concept of TB medication adherence has been illustrated as a socio-cultural and economic problem, personal beliefs, and the TB recipient's practices regarding illness and health-seeking behaviors. Most of the studies focused on the subjectified experiences of people because the 'recipient's/ patient's perspectives' on medicine adherence were being viewed by outsider’s approach. Few studies recommend prospective learning from the recipient's point of view; examine and conceptualize the political-economic factors for intensifying medication adherence. These records may use further to perform and estimate programs for better health consequences.

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