Um ano de e-mails não solicitados: o modus operandi de revistas e editoras predatórias / One year of unsolicited e-mails: the modus operandiof predatory journals and publishers

Objetivo: Quantificar, caracterizar e analisar e-mails de revistas predatórias (RP) recebidos por uma pesquisadora da área de odontologia. Materiais e métodos: E-mails recebidos em 2019 e suspeitos de serem potencialmente predatórios foram pré-selecionados. O checklist do Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) para identificar RP biomédicas suspeitas foi aplicado, incluindo os seguintes critérios: taxa/preço de publicação (TP), fator de impacto falso, a revista estar listada no Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) e no Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Também foram extraídas informações sobre a falta de um fator de impacto no Journal Citations Reports, endereço de contato de e-mail não afiliado à revista, linguajar lisonjeiro, citação pessoal e/ou de um artigo, link de cancelamento de inscrição do tipo unsubscribe, estar listado no catálogo atual da National Library of Medicine (NLM) e estar indexado no Medline. Resultados: Um total de 2.812 e-mails suspeitos não solicitados foram recebidos e 1.837 requisitaram algum tipo de manuscrito; entre eles, 1.751 preencheram algum critério do OHRI. Menos da metade (780/1.837, 42%) referiu-se a alguma área da odontologia. A TP mediana foi de US$ 399. Um falso fator de impacto foi mencionado em 11% (201/1.837) dos e-mails e 27% (504/1.837) correspondiam a periódicos atualmente listados no catálogo da NLM. Os periódicos listados no DOAJ e COPE enviaram 89 e-mails. Conclusão: A campanha editorial das RP, sob a forma de e-mails, foi intensa e recorrente. Os pesquisadores devem estar bem informados sobre o modus operandi das RP para proteger sua própria reputação como autores, assim como a reputação da ciência

Objectives: To quantify, characterize and analyze e-mail from predatory journals (PJ) received by an academic in dentistry. Materials and methods: E-mails received in 2019 and suspected of being potentially predatory were pre-selected. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) checklist was applied to identify the suspected biomedical PJ, including the following criteria: article processing charge (APC), fake impact factor, the journal being listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We also extracted information on the lack of an impact factor on Journal Citations Reports, non-journal affiliated contact e-mail address, flattering language, article and/or personal citation, unsubscribe link, being listed in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) current catalog and indexed on Medline. Results: A total of 2,812 unsolicited suspected e-mails were received, and 1,837 requested some sort of manuscript; among these, 1,751 met some of the OHRI criteria. Less than half (780/1,837, 42%) referred to some area of dentistry. The median APC was US$399. A false impact factor was mentioned in 11% (201/1,837) of the e-mails, and 27% (504/1,837) corresponded to journals currently listed in the NLM catalog. Journals listed in DOAJ and COPE sent 89 e-mails. Conclusions: The email campaign from PJ was high and recurrent. Researchers should be well informed about PJ' modus operandi to protect their own reputation as authors and that of science.

Educación a distancia de la maestría Atención Estomatológica Comunitaria durante el periodo de COVID-19 / E-learning of the Community Dental Care master's degree during COVID-19

RESUMEN Fundamento: Mantener las formas organizativas de la formación académica con métodos alternativos es una necesidad en los momentos actuales debido a la difícil situación que ha impuesto la pandemia de COVID-19. Objetivo: Describir las modalidades de educación a distancia utilizadas en la maestría Atención Estomatológica Comunitaria en tiempos de la pandemia COVID-19. Metodología: Se realizó una investigación descriptiva en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus entre marzo y junio de 2020 con la aplicación de métodos del nivel teórico (analítico-sintético; inductivo-deductivo) y empírico (análisis de documentos). Resultados: El correo electrónico, el intercambio de medios electrónicos de almacenamiento, la vía telefónica, el grupo de WhatsApp y la autopreparación fueron las principales modalidades implementadas en las condiciones de restricción de movilidad y distanciamiento social que impuso la situación epidemiológica actual. Conclusiones: Las modalidades de educación a distancia utilizadas permitieron contextualizar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la maestría a los tiempos de pandemia.

ABSTRACT Background: At present to maintain the structural forms of academic training with alternative methods is essential due to the difficult situation imposed by COVID-19. Objective: To describe the e-learning modalities used in the Community Dental Care master's degree in times of COVID-19. Methodology: A descriptive research was conducted at the Sancti Spíritus University of Medical Sciences between March and June 2020 with the application of theoretical (analytical-synthetic; inductive-deductive) and empirical (document analysis) methods. Results: E-mail, the exchange of electronic storage media, the telephone, the WhatsApp group and self-preparation were the main modalities implemented in the conditions of mobility restriction and social distance imposed by the current epidemiological situation. Conclusions: The e-learning modalities used allowed contextualizing the teaching-learning process of the master's degree to the times of pandemic.

The use of social networks in scientific research with questionnaires

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the response rate of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire sent and received by mail and over a social network to caregivers of individuals with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) in Brazil. Methods: All volunteers were first-degree relatives of patients with EB that directly spent time helping them with their basic activities of daily living. A maximum of two caregivers per patient could answer the questionnaire. Volunteers were divided into two groups: for group 1, questionnaires were sent to 53 members of a support association for the disease by mail, and for group 2, 798 members of the Facebook™ page of friends and relatives of patients with EB were invited to participate using an access link to Google Drive™ to gain access to the questionnaire. The data from both groups were analyzed 150 days after the start the study. Descriptive analysis was performed by EpiInfo8 and the return of questionnaires was evaluated according to age, sex, and time of return using the Chi-squared and Fisher's exact test. Results: After 150 days, 30 questionnaires were returned, 17 (56.7%) of which from group 1 and 13 (43.3%) from group 2. Approximately 12 questionnaires were returned by mail and 11 over the social network. Conclusions: The data collection of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire from caregivers of individuals with EB over a social network seems to be efficient mainly when it is necessary to collect results within a short timeframe, highlighting the importance of social networks as a means for conducting this type of research. However, in our study, the most efficient method was distributing the questionnaires by mail

Evaluación de una intervención para el uso de tromboprofilaxis basada en el envío de alertas electrónicas a médicos residentes de primer año de dos hospitales de Lima, Perú / Evaluation of an intervention for the use of thromboprophylaxis based on electronic alert transmission to first-year medical residents from two hospitals of Lima, Peru

RESUMEN Objetivos. Evaluar la aplicación de una intervención basada en el envío de mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos dirigido a médicos residentes de medicina interna para lograr el incremento de la prescripción de tromboprofilaxis acorde a Guías de Práctica Clínica (GPC). Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio tipo cuasiexperimental en los servicios de hospitalización de medicina interna de dos hospitales generales de Lima, Perú, uno seleccionado para aplicar la intervención y el otro como control. La unidad de análisis fue la hoja de prescripción médica. Se consideró que la intervención debería incrementar la prescripción acorde a GPC con respecto a la evaluación inicial y también respecto al hospital control. Resultados. Se evaluaron 394 hojas de prescripción médica, 227 (57,4%) procedentes del servicio intervenido y 167 (42,4%) correspondieron del control. En el servicio intervenido, inicialmente el 64,5% tuvo una prescripción acorde a GPC, para disminuir a 54,4% luego de la intervención; el sobreuso aumentó de 13,6 a 26,8%. Conclusiones. La intervención basada en el envío de mensajes de texto y correos electrónicos no tuvo impacto, observándose una tendencia al sobreuso de tromboprofilaxis posintervención.

ABSTRACT Objectives. To assess the implementation of an intervention based on the sending of text messages and e-mails to internal medicine residents in order to achieve an increase in the prescription of thromboprophylaxis according to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG). Materials and methods. A quasi-experimental study was conducted in the inpatient units of internal medicine at two general hospitals in Lima, Peru: one selected to implement the intervention and the other as control. The unit of analysis was the therapeutic order sheet. It was considered that the intervention should increase the order of thromboprophylaxis according to CPG with respect to the initial assessment and also in relation to the control hospital. Results. Atotal of 394 therapeutic order sheets, 227 (57.4%) from the intervention hospital and 167 (42.4%) from the control, were evaluated. In the intervention hospital, 64.5% initially had an order of thromboprophylaxis according to CPG, which decreased to 54.4% after the intervention; overuse increased from 13.6 to 26.8%. Conclusions. Intervention based on sending text messages and e-mails had no impact, showing a tendency to overuse of thromboprophylaxis post-intervention.

Salud electrónica para el autocuidado de pacientes con factores de riesgo asociados al síndrome metabólico / E-health for the self-care of patients with risk factors associated with the metabolic syndrome

El propósito de esta revisión, es identificar la evidencia científica sobre el uso de estrategias de salud electrónica en las intervenciones dirigidas a mejorar el autocuidado de pacientes con factores de riesgo cardiovascular asociado con la presencia de síndrome metabólico. Los artículos analizados fueron identificados en las bases de datos PubMed, Science Direct, Embase, Elsevier, Scielo, Adicional a esto se revisaron publicaciones estadísticas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, La Federación Internacional de Diabetes, Guía de Síndrome Metabólico 2009 y ICT Facts and Figures World in 2013. Se tuvieron en cuenta 51 publicaciones realizadas entre los años 2009 y 2015, encontrándose mayor información en la intervención basada en el control del sobrepeso y la obesidad, como principal factor de riesgo para el desarrollo del síndrome metabólico. La evidencia encontrada en la literatura científica muestra la utilidad de la salud electrónica en el manejo de los factores de riesgo cardiovasculares asociados al síndrome metabólico, y el impacto de esta en la calidad de vida cuando son aplicadas con un adecuado protocolo.

The purpose of this review is to identify the scientific evidence on the use of electronic health strategies in interventions aimed at improving self-care of patients with cardiovascular risk factors associated with the presence of metabolic syndrome. The articles analyzed were identified in the databases PubMed, Science Direct, Embase, Elsevier and Scielo. In addition, statistical publications from the World Health Organization, the International Diabetes Federation, Metabolic Syndrome Guide 2009 and ICT Facts and Figures World in 2013 were reviewed. 51 publications between the years 2009 and 2015 were considered, where there were more information about the intervention based on the control of overweight and obesity as a major risk factor for the development of the metabolic syndrome. The evidence found in the scientific literature shows the usefulness of e-health in the management of cardiovascular risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, and its impact on the quality of life when they are applied with a suitable protocol.

Text messaging versus email for emergency medicine residents’ knowledge retention: a pilot comparison in the United States / 보건의료교육평가

We evaluated the effectiveness of text messaging versus email, as a delivery method to enhance knowledge retention of emergency medicine (EM) content in EM residents. We performed a multi-centered, prospective, randomized study consisting of postgraduate year (PGY) 1 to PGY 3 & 4 residents in three United States EM residency programs in 2014. Fifty eight residents were randomized into one delivery group: text message or email. Participants completed a 40 question pre- and post-intervention exam. Primary outcomes were the means of pre- and post-intervention exam score differences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and multiple linear regressions. No significant difference was found between the primary outcomes of the two groups (P=0.51). PGY 2 status had a significant negative effect (P=0.01) on predicted exam score difference. Neither delivery method enhanced resident knowledge retention. Further research on implementation of mobile technology in residency education is required.

Efectividad del uso de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en la adherencia al tratamiento de los pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca / Effectiveness of the use of information and communication technologies in adherence to treatment of patients with heart failure

Propósito: La presente investigación tuvo como objeto determinar la efectividad del uso de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, en la adherencia al tratamiento de los pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca, que asisten a la Unidad de Insuficiencia Cardiaca de la Clínica Universitaria Colombia. Metodología: Se realizó un ensayo clínico con pre prueba, pos prueba y grupo control. Se conformaron aleatoriamente tres grupos de participantes cada uno, a dos de los cuales se les aplicó una intervención durante dos meses basada en el uso de Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación: el grupo 1 recibió seguimiento telefónico más envío de mensajes de texto, el grupo 2 seguimiento telefónico más envío de correos electrónicos; y el grupo 3 correspondiente al grupo control recibió la intervención de enfermería usual en la Unidad de Insuficiencia Cardiaca. Resultados: El uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación C en pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca incremento la adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico, frente al grupo control que recibió la intervención de enfermería usual en la Unidad de Insuficiencia Cardiaca.

Purpose: The present study was to determine the effectiveness of using information and communications technology, adherence to treatment of patients with heart failure, attending the Heart Failure Unit at the University Hospital Colombia. Methodology: A clinical trial was conducted with pre test, post test and control group. They were formed randomly three groups of participants each, two of which were given an intervention for two months based on the use of information and communications technology: group 1 received telephone follow more sending text messages, the Group 2 telephone follow more sending emails; and group 3 for the control group received usual nursing intervention in Heart Failure Unit. Results: The use of information and communications technology in patients with heart failure increased adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, compared to the control group that received usual nursing intervention in Heart Failure Unit.

Establishment of a Daily E-mail Learning Program Using Intranet and It's Initial Evaluation

BACKGROUND/AIMS: We started a daily web-based E-mail learning program about gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. We surveyed the opinion of the E-mail recipients about the usefulness of the daily E-mail learning program. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using the intranet system, PDF-file based education materials about interesting endoscopic cases were sent to 144 members of Samsung Medical Center every day. It included every resident of the Department of Medicine, and every fellow of the Division of Gastroenterology. They were invited to answer the questionnaires using E-mail. RESULTS: A total of 92 subjects replied the questionnaire (response rate: 64%). About half of the members (47%) answered that they read the education material in the morning. They answered that they read about more than 75% of the material (48%). It took less than 5 minutes to read a daily material (87%). However, only 13 percent answered that they have sent questions to the editor of the program via E-mail. The members wanted more information about GI pharmacologic treatment (54%). Also, they wanted more cases of benign and malignant upper GI diseases (54%). CONCLUSIONS: In our endoscopy unit, we have successfully established a daily E-mail learning program. It seems to be very useful for teaching and learning interesting cases during busy working hours.

Visible Facebook profiles and e-professionalism in undergraduate medical students in India / 보건의료교육평가

PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess medical students' presence on Facebook and the extent of their visible activity, with particular reference to online professionalism. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study including all medical students enrolled in the University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, India during the period of the study, which was conducted from 2011 to 2012. After approval by the Institutional Ethical Committee, the full names of all students were obtained from our institution. After creating a fictitious profile, Facebook was searched for students' profiles, and those found were examined for visible content and unprofessional behaviour. RESULTS: Of 611 students, 477 (78.1%) had detectable Facebook profiles. Out of 477 profiles, date of birth, address, email, phone number, religion, and political views were rarely shared; sexual orientation and relationship status were displayed on approximately one third of the profiles; and an identifiable profile picture (80.3%), field of study (51.6%), and institution (86.2%) were commonly shared . The visible content included friend lists (88.7%), photo albums (36.1%), and associations with diverse groups and pages (97.1%). Five profiles (1.05%) displayed unprofessional content, including one profile photograph depicting alcohol consumption, one association with groups relating to excessive alcohol consumption, two profiles containing sexually explicit language, and one association with a sexist page. CONCLUSION: Most of our students use Facebook's privacy settings to hide some content from others. Unprofessional content was rarely visible from a stranger's profile. However, even when hidden from strangers, unprofessional behaviour is still unprofessional behaviour. As Facebook is an integral part of life, it is important for medical educators and students to understand the implications and importance of e-professionalism. Professionalism curricula should address e-professionalism.

Predisposición ciudadana en España a utilizar canales de comunicación con el médico basados en internet / Predisposition of citizens to use Internet-based channels to communicate with doctors in Spain

OBJETIVO: Analizar los factores que condicionan la predisposición de los ciudadanos españoles a utilizar los canales de comunicación basados en internet (correo electrónico, blogs, redes sociales y recomendaciones sobre recursos en internet). MÉTODOS: Análisis de datos secundarios mediante la técnica de árboles de regresión impulsados (BRT, Boosted Regression Trees) sobre los resultados obtenidos de la encuesta "Uso y aplicaciones de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en el ámbito sanitario", representativa de la población española de entre 16 y 85 años que utiliza internet. RESULTADOS: Las predicciones de los modelos alcanzaron diferentes grados de precisión para cada canal de comunicación: a través de correo electrónico, AUC (Area Under the Curve, área bajo la curva) = 0,79; que el médico tenga un blog o página web personal, AUC = 0,736; a través de redes sociales, AUC = 0,73; recibir recomendaciones de páginas web relacionadas con problemas de salud, AUC = 0,768. Ser joven fue el parámetro más importante para explicar la disposición ciudadana a comunicarse a través de redes sociales (IR [influencia relativa] = 21,05%), mientras que la densidad poblacional lo fue para estar dispuesto a que el médico tenga un blog o página web personal sobre salud (IR = 19,48%). Tener una percepción positiva de las tecnologías a la hora de facilitar los trámites en salud es la característica más importante para desear recibir recomendaciones sobre recursos de internet en salud (IR = 18,66%) mientras que tener un mayor nivel educativo fue lo que mejor predice el deseo de establecer comunicación a través de correo electrónico (IR=18,98%). CONCLUSIONES: Una buena parte de la población española se encuentra suficientemente preparada para utilizar canales de interacción médico-paciente a través de internet.

OBJECTIVE: Analyze factors affecting the predisposition of Spanish citizens to use Internet-based communication channels (E-mail, blogs, social networks, and online recommendations). METHODS: Secondary data were analyzed by applying a boosted regression tree (BRT) to the results obtained from the survey "Use and Applications of Information and Communications Technology in Health," administered to a representative sample of the Spanish population between 16 and 85 years of age who use the Internet. RESULTS: Model forecasts achieved different degrees of precision for each of the communication channels: for E-mail, AUC (area under the curve) = 0.79; for the physician's blog or personal website, AUC = 0.736; for social networks, AUC = 0.73; for recommendations of websites related to health problems, AUC = 0.768. Being young was the most important parameter in citizen predisposition to communicate through social networks (relative influence; RI = 21.05%), while population density was the most important parameter in likelihood that the physician would have a blog or personal health-related website (RI = 19.48%). Having a positive perception of the technology when facilitating health-related transactions was the most important characteristic in wanting to receive recommendations on health-related Internet resources (RI = 18.66%), while having a higher level of education was the best predictor of wanting to establish E-mail communication (RI = 18.98%). CONCLUSIONS: Many of Spanish people are open to using physician-patient interaction channels on the Internet.

Participación y opiniones de farmacéuticos costarricenses en la cesación del uso del tabaco / Costa Rican pharmacists’ participation and opinions on smoking cessation

To describe Costa Rican pharmacists’ involvement in brief interventions for smoking cessation, evaluate attitudes towards tobacco use, assess interest in tobacco training, and identify barriers to providing cessation services. Methods: An email with a link to an on-line survey was distributed among all Costa Rican pharmacists. This analysis includes responses of those reporting having direct contact with patients. Results: A total of 245 (11,4 %) pharmacists contacted via e-mail completed the survey. Approximately half reported they had asked about smoking status and provided advice to quit smoking to at least one patient in the previous 30 days. However, few had referred a smoker for cessation treatment. Most pharmacists (53,2 %) believed cessation counseling was effective; however, only half discussed smoking in response to questions from patients. Nearly all participants were interested in receiving training in smoking cessation treatment. Conclusion: Costa Rican pharmacists support, but most do not implement, smoking cessation assistance among patients. Qualitative and quantitative research could help identify the best role for Costa Rican pharmacists to fill in treating smokers. Pharmacist intervention could be facilitated by culturally adapted guidelines that take into account existing treatment options and the structure of the Costa Rican health care system...

Describir la participación de farmacéuticos costarricenses en intervenciones breves para ayudar a dejar de fumar, evaluar actitudes respecto al uso del tabaco, valorar el interés en recibir capacitación, e identificar las limitantes que enfrentan estos profesionales para proveer servicios de cesación Métodos: Se distribuyó un correo electrónico con un link a una encuesta en línea entre todos los farmacéuticos costarricenses. Se incluye en el presente análisis las respuestas de todos aquellos participantes que reportaron tener contacto directo con pacientes. Resultados: Un total de 245 (11,4 %) de los farmacéuticos contactados completaron la encuesta. Aproximadamente la mitad de los participantes ha preguntado sobre uso del tabaco y ha aconsejado para que deje de fumar al menos un paciente en los últimos 30 días. Sin embargo, pocos han referido a fumadores a tratamientos de cesación. La mayoría (53,2 %) considera que la consejería para dejar de fumar es importante, sin embargo, la mitad de los participantes solamente discute el tema del tabaquismo cuando sus pacientes lo solicitan. La mayoría estuvieron interesados en recibir capacitación en cesación del uso del tabaco. Conclusión: Los farmacéuticos costarricenses apoyan la participación en actividades de cesación pero la mayoría no implementa actividades con sus pacientes. Estudios cualitativos y cuantitativos podrían ayudar a identificar el rol de los farmacéuticos costarricenses en el tema del tabaquismo. Estas acciones podrían ser facilitadas por guías adaptadas culturalmente que consideren las opciones de tratamiento disponibles y la estructura del sistema de salud costarricense...

Usefulness of Electronic Mailing as an In-Hospital Drug Information Transmittal System: Assessment of Active Transmissions for Adverse Effect Information / 医薬品情報学

<b>Objective: </b>In the management of drug information, pharmacists are required to appropriately transmit information to the corresponding medical staff.  However, it is unclear whether the transmitted information is received and utilized effectively.  In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of drug safety information transmitted to doctors by pharmacists and investigated the requirements of doctors for the transmitted drug safety information in Okayama University Hospital.<br><b>Design and Methods: </b>We performed the assessment via questionnaire from doctors who had been sent drug safety information by electronic mail (e-mail) from January to October 2010.  The return rate and responses for the questionnaire were investigated.<br><b>Results: </b>For the study time period, 15 cases of e-mail drug safety information transmissions occurred.  The questionnaire was sent to 204 doctors, and the recovery rate of the questionnaire was 46.1%.  Seventy-six percent of doctors who responded to the questionnaire answered that the e-mail information was useful for the clinical practice.  Among the comments, it was noted that an improvement in the content of e-mail information would allow doctors to access the required information more conveniently.<br><b>Conclusion: </b>In this study, it was demonstrated that the majority of doctors were satisfied with the transmission of drug safety information using e-mail, although some improvement was needed.  Furthermore, it was considered that the feedback assessment and re-construction of information transmittal system were important to improve usability and availability of the drug information service.

Experience and Consideration on Online Course Evaluation by Medical Students / 한국의학교육

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to present our thoughts on the medical student evaluation of the courses via online at Konkuk University School of Medicine (KUSM) and to prompt us to improve the course evaluation system. METHODS: Electronic questionnaire for computer-aided course evaluation via online was completed by 93 medical students who attended 32 block lectures at KUSM in 2007. The questionnaire consisted of 21 evaluation items. Frequency analysis of response on the evaluation items was conducted to find out the key features. RESULTS: Evaluation forms for 32 lectures were received from the attendees via online. An average response rate was 63.8%. Among 17 Likert-scaled items, more negative response was observed in class quantity, studying method guidance, lecture note, teaching methods, and relevance of final examination. CONCLUSION: The current course evaluation at KUSM includes more questions that request students to state the overall quality of course modules than the detailed quality or skill of each lecturer. As the objective of the course evaluation is to promote students' learning and to give a feedback to the lecturer, the current consideration on the course evaluation prompted us to reorganize the design of the questionnaire according to the objective.

The State of College Freshmen's Smoking and the Application of Cessation Programs

PURPOSE: Based on the results of a survey on college freshmen's smoking, this study examined the application of smoking cessation programs. METHODS: The opinions of 89 smokers who were college freshmen were investigated and analyzed using a survey questionnaire. RESULTS: Among the survey respondents, the largest percentage (47.2%) replied 'little satisfied' to the question on the with campus life. Of the participants, 57.3% considered that their health state was bad because of smoking. As to motives for smoking, 'curiosity' was most frequent. Smokers had more smoking friends than nonsmoking ones. The 82% of the smokers had experience in stopping smoking. Among smoking cessation methods, the self overcoming was most frequent(50.6%). During the survey, 28 smokers applied for the cessation program and they favored e-mails for information. E-mails were sent to them once in a week for 6 weeks and short messages were sent to their cell phone in order to encourage them to read the e-mails. CONCLUSIONS: To encourage and maintain smoking cessation, it is recommended to have a personalized or small group program. More researches are needed to execute the program and evaluate results. Colleges need to have an innovative approach on smoking prevention and cessation services.

Las listas electrónicas en ciencias de la información y bibliotecología. Parte II.

Se investigaron distintos servidores de información en el país y en INTERNET, con el fin de conocer las listas electrónicas existentes en el campo de las ciencias de la información y la bibliotecología. Aparecidas en habla hispana se ofrecen detalles sobre cada una de ellas identificadas, así como las direcciones para efectuar las suscripciones. Se expone la función de este medio de comunicación para la búsqueda, identificación y transferencia de la información y los conocimientos entre unidades y personas de distintas áreas geográficas y niveles de desarrollo. Se destaca la importancia de la lista cubana ACIMED-L como un medio para el intercambio entre las unidades del Sistema Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas y la lista española MediRed, lo que permite compartir los recursos de información sobre ciencias de la salud existente en INTERNET.

The electronic lists in information and library sciences. Part II Various information servers in the country and in INTERNET were studied to find out the electronic lists in Spanish existing in the field of information and library sciences. Details of each identified list and suscription addresses are given. The function of this means of communication for search, identification and transfer of information and knowledge among units and persons of different geografical areas and levels of development are also set forth. The importance of Cuban list ACIMED-L is stressed as means of exchange between the units of the National Information System of Medical Sciences and Spanish list MedRed, wich allow to share information resources in health sciences existing in INTERNET.