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Introduction: The Cuban Journal of Medicinal Plants is a benchmark in the medical field due to the subject it addresses. Objective: Carry out a bibliometric analysis of the scientific production of the Cuban Journal of Medicinal Plants between 2014 and 2021. Methods: Bibliometric, descriptive and cross-sectional study that included all the publications of the Cuban Journal of Medicinal Plants on the Open Journal Access platform between 2014 and 2021. The EndNote X8 bibliographic reference manager was used to retrieve metadata from each selected article, and the VosViewer V.1.6.18 software for the development of collaboration networks. The metrics registered in the RCPM platform and the Scopus database were used. Results: The most productive years were 2014 and 2018 with 51 and 45 articles. A predominance of original articles was found (84.13%). The original article predominated in the typology of authorship (84.13%). The article A natural alternative for the treatment of COVID-19 had the highest number of downloads (20,337), while the most cited in Scopus (43) corresponded to Antimicrobial activity of an 80% fluid extract of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (copal). The collaboration network between authors showed Reguina M, as the author with the highest degree of collaboration. Conclusions: The production of scientific articles in the Cuban Journal of Medicinal Plants shows a stable pattern. The metric indicators related to the production of original articles are comparable to those of other high-impact journals;sample of the quality in editorial work. © 2022, Editorial Ciencias Medicas. All rights reserved.
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BACKGROUND: The 10-month timeline from conception to regulatory approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is unprecedented in modern medicine. However, the climate of the pandemic has also seen anti-vaccination sentiments flourish. AIMS: To determine the intent to accept COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers at a London Hospital Trust and examine variation in uptake between demographic groups. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey open to staff working at the trust. Staff rated on a five-point scale the likelihood of them accepting COVID-19 vaccination. RESULTS: We received 514 responses, representing 16% of the workforce. About 59% of staff intended to seek vaccination, 24% to reject and 17% were unsure. There was significantly reduced intended uptake in females, younger age groups, healthcare assistants, nurses, staff of black ethnic backgrounds and those who rejected influenza vaccination. Safety was the dominant concern. CONCLUSIONS: Our study finds COVID-19 vaccinate hesitancy is prevalent among healthcare workers at a London Hospital Trust. It is particularly concerning that hesitancy was highest amongst groups most exposed to COVID-19 and most at risk of severe disease. Reasons behind disparities in uptake must be addressed to protect staff and prevent deepening inequalities within the healthcare workforce.
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COVID-19 Vaccines , COVID-19 , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Health Personnel , Humans , London , SARS-CoV-2 , VaccinationABSTRACT
The emergency caused by COVID-19 exposed significant challenges for Higher Education Institutions. Beyond the connectivity defiance and the technological infrastructure required to give continuity to the learning processes, professors' digital skills development has been an essential part in addressing these challenges. This work shows how the use of a MOOC can help professors to migrate from the classroom environment to the virtual one. The paper explores the phases and methodologies implemented in the MOOC designing. Results revealed that 90% of the participants demonstrated superior skills in the management of tele-education tools, 70% of them were capable to scheduled assignments and 60% designed create online exams properly after the training. © 2020 IEEE.