Evolución de la producción científica generada sobre la dehiscencia del canal semicircular posterior / Evolution of the scientific production generated on posterior semicircular canal dehiscence

Introducción: La dehiscencia del canal semicircular posterior es una vestibulopatía rara, de baja prevalencia y cuya sintomatología se explica por el fenómeno de la tercera ventana. No fue hasta 2003 cuando Krombach describe los primeros casos. Objetivo: Evaluar mediante análisis bibliométrico y temático la producción científica sobre trabajos de dehiscencia del canal semicircular posterior (DCSP) y su incidencia a nivel de la comunidad científica mediante una revisión bibliográfica. Método: Se realiza búsqueda, revisión, selección y estudio a partir de ítems relacionados con DCSP indexados en la base de datos Pubmed, Web of Science, Alcorze y Scopus, desde el año 2003 hasta 2019, seleccionando 90 artículos. Resultados: Los 90 artículos han sido publicados en un total de 48 revistas, siendo 52% originales, 38% casos clínicos, 9% revisiones y 1% conferencias. La temática predominante fue la clínica (32%) y la etiología (27%). Los artículos estaban escritos en ocho idiomas diferentes, predominando el inglés (85%), y siendo Estados Unidos el país con más publicaciones (42%). Los índices de actividad institucional y autoría son bajos. La calidad de las revistas es alta, ya que el 70% de las publicaciones se encontraban en los cuartiles Q1-Q2. El área principal es Otorrinolaringología, con 66 trabajos, seguida por Radiología con 14. El número de descargas fue 6958, con una media de 77,31 por artículo, y las citaciones fueron 1193, equivalente a una media de 13,25. Conclusión: Los datos bibliométricos revelan cómo los trabajos sobre dehiscencia del canal semicircular posterior representan una pequeña producción científica, el tema está en fase de crecimiento sostenido, los índices de autoría, institucionalidad y colaboración son bajos y las publicaciones se concentran en pocas revistas, con una orientación claramente anglófona, pero de alta calidad e importante visualización. (AU)

Introduction: The dehiscence of the posterior semicircular canal is a rare vestibulopathy, of low prevalence and whose symptomatology is explained by the phenomenon of the third window. It was not until 2003 that Krombach described the first cases. Objective: Evaluate the scientific production about the dehiscence of the posterior semicircular canal (DCSP) by a bibliometric and thematic analysis and observes its incidence at the scientific community level. Method: A search with subsequent review, selection and study was carried out using items related to DCSP indexed in the Pubmed, Web of Science, Alcorze and Scopus databases, from 2003 to 2019, selecting a total of 90 articles. Results: The 90 articles have been published in a total of 48 magazines. 52% were originals, 38% clinical cases, 9% reviews and 1% conferences. Clinical (32%) and etiology (27%) were the main themes. The articles were written in eight different languages, predominantly English (85%), and the United States has been the country with the highest number of publications (42%). Institutional activity and authorship rates are low. The quality of the journals is high: 70% of the publications were in the Q1-Q2 quartiles. The main area corresponds to otorhinolaryngology, with a total of 66 works, followed by radiology (14). The total number of downloads was 6958, with an average of 77.31 per article and the total citations were 1193, 13.25 per article. Conclusions: The bibliometric results reveal how the works on dehiscence of the posterior semicircular canal present a small scientific production, the subject is in a phase of sustained growth, the authorship, institutional and collaboration index are low, the publications are concentrated in a few journals of high quality and important visualization, with a clearly anglophone orientation. (AU)

Desarrollo de una Escala de Calidad de la Información transmitida por Medios de Comunicación Electrónicos (ECIME) / Development of a Quality Information Scale broadcasted by Electronic Media (QISEM)

Resumen La producción de la información, en relación con su calidad dentro de la práctica periodística en general, está supeditada a diversos criterios, como la veracidad de la fuente, la acreditación de los autores, la comprensión del texto y la relevancia de la información, entre otros indicadores. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue desarrollar una escala para evaluar la calidad de la información transmitida por medios de comunicación en Internet. Para ello, se realizaron tres etapas generales: la primera estuvo conformada por 13 estudios, donde, después de un análisis de contenido, se extrajeron las dimensiones o aspectos de la calidad de la información más frecuentemente mencionados. Posteriormente, se procedió a la detección de 35 indicadores, clasificados en 5 dimensiones; en la segunda se obtuvieron 65 ítems, a partir de la clasificación de 5 dimensiones y los 35 indicadores; en la tercera se pilotó el instrumento obtenido, el cual adquirió un formato de lista de verificación integrado por 38 ítems, y con el propósito de determinar la validez de discriminación y la confiabilidad de la escala, se aplicó a una muestra no aleatoria de 100 noticias sobre COVID-19, publicadas en sitios de internet durante el 21 de enero de 2020 y el 31 de julio de 2021. La escala desarrollada permitió evaluar la calidad de la información que se transmite por medios de comunicación electrónicos, por lo que puede ser utilizada para mejorar las prácticas de los encargados de construir el contenido informativo y divulgarlo.

Abstract Information production, regarding its quality within journalistic practice in general, is subject to various criteria, such as the veracity of the source, the accreditation of the authors, the understanding of the text, and the relevance of the information, among other indicators. The objective of the present work was to develop a scale to assess the quality of information broadcasted by media on the Internet. To achieve this goal, three general stages were carried out: the first consisted of 13 studies, where, after a content analysis, the most frequently mentioned quality information dimensions were extracted. Subsequently, 35 indicators classified in 5 dimensions were detected. In the second stage, 65 items were obtained from the classification of 5 dimensions and 35 indicators. In the third stage, the obtained instrument was piloted. The instrument acquired a checklist format made up of 38 items. To determine the discrimination validity and the reliability of the scale, it was applied to a non-random sample of 100 COVID-19 news posted on internet sites from January 21st, 2020, to July 31, 2021. The developed scale allowed the evaluation of the quality of information broadcasted by electronic media, it can therefore be used to improve the practices of those in charge of constructing the informative content and disseminating it.

Shaping the Qualities, Values and Standards of Science. How Reporting Guidelines Improve the Transparency of Biomedical Research.

What is scientific quality and how can it be achieved? Recent developments in clinical biomedicine gave prominence to transparency as a new core value for scientific research. Without transparency, other characteristics and values remain unknown. But how can abstract concepts and values be implemented in day-to-day scientific practices and what gets lost on the way? In order to answer this question, this study investigates the role of the PRISMA reporting guideline for writing systematic reviews and meta-analyses. By combining a document analysis and expert interviews with its developers, it attempts to bridge the gap between research practice and current modes of evaluation. Beside showing how the guideline was designed to be applicable and acceptable as a new standard, the analysis revealed crucial distinctions between transparency as an abstract quality goal and its practical implementation in the form of specifically formulated rules. Although PRISMA relies on transparency in order to be meaningful, it blurs the concept in order to circumvent some of its main disadvantages.

Meta-Analysis of Carbohydrate Solution Intake during Prolonged Exercise in Adults: From the Last 45+ Years' Perspective.

Carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation during prolonged exercise postpones fatigue. However, the optimum administration timing, dosage, type of CHO intake, and possible interaction of the ergogenic effect with athletes' cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are not clear. Ninety-six studies (from relevant databases based on predefined eligibility criteria) were selected for meta-analysis to investigate the acute effect of ≤20% CHO solutions on prolonged exercise performance. The between-subject standardized mean difference [SMD = ([mean post-value treatment group-mean post-value control group]/pooled variance)] was assessed. Overall, SMD [95% CI] of 0.43 [0.35, 0.51] was significant (p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis showed that SMD was reduced as the subjects' CRF level increased, with a 6-8% CHO solution composed of GL:FRU improving performance (exercise: 1-4 h); administration during the event led to a superior performance compared to administration before the exercise, with a 6-8% single-source CHO solution increasing performance in intermittent and 'stop and start' sports and an ~6% CHO solution appearing beneficial for 45-60 min exercises, but there were no significant differences between subjects' gender and age groups, varied CHO concentrations, doses, or types in the effect measurement. The evidence found was sound enough to support the hypothesis that CHO solutions, when ingested during endurance exercise, have ergogenic action and a possible crossover interaction with the subject's CRF.

Scientific Review Committees as part of institutional review of human participant research: Initial implementation at institutions with Clinical and Translational Science Awards.

INTRODUCTION: Scientific quality and feasibility are part of ethics review by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Scientific Review Committees (SRCs) were proposed to facilitate this assessment by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) SRC Consensus Group. This study assessed SRC feasibility and impact at CTSA-affiliated academic health centers (AHCs). METHODS: SRC implementation at 10 AHCs was assessed pre/post-intervention using quantitative and qualitative methods. Pre-intervention, four AHCs had no SRC, and six had at least one SRC needing modifications to better align with Consensus Group recommendations. RESULTS: Facilitators of successful SRC implementation included broad-based communication, an external motivator, senior-level support, and committed SRC reviewers. Barriers included limited resources and staffing, variable local mandates, limited SRC authority, lack of anticipated benefit, and operational challenges. Research protocol quality did not differ significantly between study periods, but respondents suggested positive effects. During intervention, median total review duration did not lengthen for the 40% of protocols approved within 3 weeks. For the 60% under review after 3 weeks, review was lengthened primarily due to longer IRB review for SRC-reviewed protocols. Site interviews recommended designing locally effective SRC processes, building buy-in by communication or by mandate, allowing time for planning and sharing best practices, and connecting SRC and IRB procedures. CONCLUSIONS: The CTSA SRC Consensus Group recommendations appear feasible. Although not conclusive in this relatively short initial implementation, sites perceived positive impact by SRCs on study quality. Optimal benefit will require local or federal mandate for implementation, adapting processes to local contexts, and employing SRC stipulations.

Assessment of the quality of reporting of randomized clinical trials in paediatric dentistry: A comparative systematic review.

OBJECTIVES: This systematic review aimed to determine the improvement in quality of the reporting of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in paediatric dentistry. The quality of reporting during the period 2014-2015 was compared with the quality of reporting during 1985-2006. METHODS: This systematic review compared the scientific quality of RCTs in paediatric dentistry published in five paediatric dentistry journals during the defined periods. The Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist of 2010 was used to evaluate the quality of reporting. The inter-reviewers' agreement was assessed by calculating the kappa score, and disagreements between reviewers were resolved by consequent discussion. The p values and percentages were used to test for significant differences between the two reviews (1985-2006 and 2014-2015). RESULTS: A total of 40 articles were included. Although the quality of reporting showed considerable heterogeneity, the overall quality of reporting by RCTs was satisfactory and had improved over the years. CONCLUSIONS: Using CONSORT checklist, this study showed general improvement in the quality of reporting of RCTs published in pediatric dentistry journals in all article's sections.

Dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior: análisis de la producción científica / Superior semicircular canal dehiscence: analysis of scientific production

RESUMEN Introducción: La dehiscencia del canal semicircular es una vestibulopatía periférica rara y poco prevalente, que se caracteriza por una falta de cobertura ósea del canal semicircular superior en la zona más próxima a la duramadre de la fosa cerebral media. Objetivo: Conocer el estado actual y la calidad científica de las publicaciones sobre la dehiscencia del canal semicircular superior (DCSS). Material y método: Se ha realizado una búsqueda bibliométrica con posterior revisión, selección y análisis a partir de ítems relacionados con estudios DCSS en la base de datos Pubmed desde el año 1998 hasta 2017. Resultados: Al estudiar el tipo de publicaciones, el 77% eran artículos originales, 12% revisiones, 9% casos clínicos, 2% cartas al director y respuestas al editor. Los artículos han sido publicados en un total de 108 revistas, siendo Otology and Neurotology la que mayor número de manuscritos presenta con un total de 87, seguida de Head and Neck Surgery con 28 y Laryngoscope con 22. Estados Unidos se posiciona como el principal contribuyente a la literatura mundial sobre este tema (42%), seguido de Europa (33%). El idioma de referencia es el inglés con 91% de publicaciones (382). Según el índice de Lotka, la actividad productiva de los autores es de tipo medio/bajo, ya que de los 217 autores que firman en primer lugar, solo 19 tienen más de 10 artículos. Según el índice de impacto Journal Citation Reports, 60% de las publicaciones se localiza en los cuartiles Q1 (116 publicaciones) y Q2 (141 publicaciones), lo que indica que la calidad de los trabajos es alta. La temática ha ido variando con el paso del tiempo, siendo actualmente el diagnóstico con 34,3%, seguido del tratamiento con 25,7%, los temas que más interesan. Aunque se trata principalmente de un tema del campo de la otorrinolaringología, en los últimos años ha despertado interés en otras áreas como la neurología y la radiología. Conclusión: Este estudio revela como los trabajos sobre DCSS presentan un escaso número de autores, las publicaciones se concentran en pocas revistas, pero de una alta calidad, y el estado actual del tema está en fase de crecimiento exponencial.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The dehiscence of the semicircular canal is a rare and not very prevalent peripheral vestibulopathy, characterized by a lack of bony coverage of the superior semicircular canal in the area closest to the dura of the middle cerebral fossa. Aim: To know current status and scientific quality of publications of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD). Material and method: Bibliometric research with review, selection and analysis from ítems related with SSCD studies in the Pubmed database from 1998 to 2017. Results: 77% of publications were original articles, 12% reviews, 9% clinical cases, 2% letters and answers to the editor. The articles have been published in 108 journals. The top publishing journal is Otology and Neurotology with 87 publications, followed by Head and Neck Surgery with 28 and Laryngoscope with 22. USA is the main global contributor to the world literature on this subject (42%) followed by Europe (33%). The publication reference language is English, with the 91% of publications (382). According to Lotka's index, the general production activity of the authors is at the middle/low level. According to JCR impact factor, there are 60% of the publications in Q1 (116 articles) and Q2 (141 articles) quartiles, which indicates that the quality is high. The subject of the publications has varied over time, being currently diagnostic with 34.3%, followed by treatment with 25.7%, the subjects that most interest. In recent years it has aroused interest in other areas such as neurology or radiology. Conclusion: The work on DCSS has a small number of authors, the publications are limited to a few journals, but of a high quality, and the current state of the subject is in phase of exponential growth.

Science policies: How should science funding be allocated? An evolutionary biologists' perspective.

In an ideal world, funding agencies could identify the best scientists and projects and provide them with the resources to undertake these projects. Most scientists would agree that in practice, how funding for scientific research is allocated is far from ideal and likely compromises research quality. We, nine evolutionary biologists from different countries and career stages, provide a comparative summary of our impressions on funding strategies for evolutionary biology across eleven different funding agencies. We also assess whether and how funding effectiveness might be improved. We focused this assessment on 14 elements within four broad categories: (a) topical shaping of science, (b) distribution of funds, (c) application and review procedures, and (d) incentives for mobility and diversity. These comparisons revealed striking among-country variation in those elements, including wide variation in funding rates, the effort and burden required for grant applications, and the extent of emphasis on societal relevance and individual mobility. We use these observations to provide constructive suggestions for the future and urge the need to further gather informed considerations from scientists on the effects of funding policies on science across countries and research fields.

The Congress Impact Factor: A proposal from board members of the World Society of Emergency Surgeons.it (WSES) and Academy of Emergency Medicine and Care (AcEMC).

Many scientific congresses and conferences are held every year around the world. The aim of the World Society of Emergency Surgeons.it (WSES) and Academy of Emergency Medicine and Care (AcEMC) was to develop a simple mathematical parameter as an indicator of academic quality and scientific validity of a congress. In this opinion article, a new metric, the Congress Impact Factor (IFc), is proposed taking into consideration the widely used Impact Factor as an indicator of journals' prestige and using H-index analysis. The IFc is derived from the mathematical ratio between the mean H-index of invited lecturers normalized for lecture topic and number of lectures in the conference. In case of multiple sessions, the mean of all IFc is calculated along with its standard deviation.  We conclude that the IFc can be a useful measure for evaluating and comparing congress prestige, and may also represent a potentially useful parameter for improving academic curriculum and helping participants to choose the more prestigious meetings for their education.

Review the 'peer review'.

Peer review has been the main form of appraisal of scientific knowledge for over a century. In essence, this process involves the evaluation of a scientific finding by independent experts prior to its dissemination to the scientific community, in an attempt to ensure that both the research and conclusions meet the necessary standards regarding quality, accuracy, relevance and novelty. However, although 'peer review' is considered the current gold standard, it is far from perfect. A focus on the methodology of an article and reviewers' training are key messages for the scientific community. Guidelines on how to review an article are needed and may help reviewers deal with this difficult process.

Objectivity and realms of explanation in academic journal articles concerning sex/gender: a comparison of Gender studies and the other social sciences.

Gender studies (GS) has been challenged on epistemological grounds. Here, we compare samples of peer-reviewed academic journal publications written by GS authors and authors from closely related disciplines in the social sciences. The material consisted of 2805 statements from 36 peer-reviewed journal articles, sampled from the Swedish Gender Studies List, which covers >12,000 publications. Each statement was coded as expressing a lack of any of three aspects of objectivity: Bias, Normativity, or Political activism, or as considering any of four realms of explanation for the behaviours or phenomena under study: Biology/genetics, Individual/group differences, Environment/culture, or Societal institutions. Statements in GS publications did to a greater extent express bias and normativity, but not political activism. They did also to a greater extent consider cultural, environmental, social, and societal realms of explanation, and to a lesser extent biological and individual differences explanations.

Criticism of Volume 1181 of the New York Academy of Sciences Reaches a New Low.

Rebuttal to "Debate on the Chernobyl disaster: a response to Alison Rosamund Katz," by Sergei Jargin.

Evaluación de la calidad de la atención de enfermería en la Clínica Internacional Trinidad / Nursing care quality assessment at the International Clinic of Trinidad Village

Introducción: recibir atención de calidad es un derecho del paciente, y garantizarla es un imperativo de las instituciones del Sistema Nacional de Salud Cubano.Objetivo: evaluar la calidad de la atención de enfermería en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad. Métodos: estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad desde enero hasta junio de 2014. La muestra de estudio quedó constituida por 108 pacientes ingresados en el periodo estudiado y 4 enfermeras asistenciales. Del proceso se evaluó la dimensión calidad científico-técnica, para lo que se seleccionó por los criterios de Kessner la actividad trazadora Recepción del paciente. Se realizó observación directa de la recepción y revisión de registros clínicos, los criterios, indicadores y estándares utilizados fueron fijados por expertos. Se utilizaron frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes, se compararon las frecuencias obtenidas con estándares preestablecidos buscando brechas entre lo planificado y lo obtenido, se consideró la evaluación aceptable cuando el valor real alcanzado fue igual o superior al deseado y no aceptable cuando el valor real no alcanzó el deseado. Resultados: de los ocho criterios evaluados en la recepción del paciente, seis fueron cumplidos y dos quedaron por debajo de los estándares establecidos, información suficiente en la recogida de datos se cumplió al 62,96 por ciento, la entrevista y examen físico al 70,37 por ciento. Conclusiones: se consideró aceptable la calidad de la atención de enfermería en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad(AU)

Introduction: receiving quality care in a patient's right, and guaranteeing it is an imperative of the Cuban national health system facilities. Objective: to assess nursing care quality in the International Clinic of Trinidad Village. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the International Clinic of Trinidad Village from January to June 2014. The study sample was composed of 108 patients admitted during the study period and four nurses. The dimension scientific and technical quality of the process was evaluated, for which we selected the tracer activity Patient admittance by the Kessner criteria. Direct observation of the admittance and review of the clinical records was performed; the criteria, indicators and standards used were fixed by experts. Absolute frequencies and percentages were used, the frequencies obtained with standards were compared in search for gaps between planned and obtained, assessment was considered acceptable when the actual value reached was equal to or higher than the desired and not acceptable when the actual value reached was not the wanted. Results: of the eight criteria evaluated in the patient's admittance, six were achieved and two were below the established standards, enough information in data collection was fulfilled at 62.96 percent, and the interview and physical examination at 70.37 percent. Conclusions: nursing care quality was considered acceptable at the International Clinic of Trinidad Village(AU)

Evaluación de la calidad de la atención de enfermería en la Clínica Internacional Trinidad / Nursing care quality assessment at the International Clinic of Trinidad Village

Introducción: recibir atención de calidad es un derecho del paciente, y garantizarla es un imperativo de las instituciones del Sistema Nacional de Salud Cubano. Objetivo: evaluar la calidad de la atención de enfermería en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad. Métodos: estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad desde enero hasta junio de 2014. La muestra de estudio quedó constituida por 108 pacientes ingresados en el periodo estudiado y 4 enfermeras asistenciales. Del proceso se evaluó la dimensión calidad científico-técnica, para lo que se seleccionó por los criterios de Kessner la actividad trazadora Recepción del paciente. Se realizó observación directa de la recepción y revisión de registros clínicos, los criterios, indicadores y estándares utilizados fueron fijados por expertos. Se utilizaron frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes, se compararon las frecuencias obtenidas con estándares preestablecidos buscando brechas entre lo planificado y lo obtenido, se consideró la evaluación aceptable cuando el valor real alcanzado fue igual o superior al deseado y no aceptable cuando el valor real no alcanzó el deseado. Resultados: de los ocho criterios evaluados en la recepción del paciente, seis fueron cumplidos y dos quedaron por debajo de los estándares establecidos, información suficiente en la recogida de datos se cumplió al 62,96 por ciento, la entrevista y examen físico al 70,37 por ciento. Conclusiones: se consideró aceptable la calidad de la atención de enfermería en la Clínica Internacional de Trinidad(AU)

Introduction: receiving quality care in a patient's right, and guaranteeing it is an imperative of the Cuban national health system facilities. Objective: to assess nursing care quality in the International Clinic of Trinidad Village. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at the International Clinic of Trinidad Village from January to June 2014. The study sample was composed of 108 patients admitted during the study period and four nurses. The dimension scientific and technical quality of the process was evaluated, for which we selected the tracer activity Patient admittance by the Kessner criteria. Direct observation of the admittance and review of the clinical records was performed; the criteria, indicators and standards used were fixed by experts. Absolute frequencies and percentages were used, the frequencies obtained with standards were compared in search for gaps between planned and obtained, assessment was considered acceptable when the actual value reached was equal to or higher than the desired and not acceptable when the actual value reached was not the wanted. Results: of the eight criteria evaluated in the patient's admittance, six were achieved and two were below the established standards, enough information in data collection was fulfilled at 62.96 percent, and the interview and physical examination at 70.37 percent. Conclusions: nursing care quality was considered acceptable at the International Clinic of Trinidad Village(AU)

The Least Interesting Unit: A New Concept for Enhancing One's Academic Career Opportunities.

Motivated by a current development in the physics community, this paper introduces the notion of a least interesting unit (LIU) in research as an investigation that is just interesting enough to pursue. A new general maxim for science is then that a researcher should pursue as many LIUs as possible. Although fulfilling this maxim enhances one's perspective for a career in the present publish-or-perish academic world, in particular when simultaneously publishing one's results in the form of as many least publishable units as possible, this paper concludes that it is an example of an unethical practice: it may undermine scientific progress, it may lead to a waste of valuable resources, and it may contribute to an erosion of norms and values in science.

Psychosocial intervention: a journal's journey towards greater scientific quality, visibility and internationalization / Psychosocial intervention: a jornada de uma revista rumo a qualidade científica, visibilidade e internacionalização

This paper describes the journey that the journal Psychosocial Intervention began in 2011, with the aim of increasing its scientific quality and broadening its reach. Founded in 1992, Psychosocial Intervention began a new phase in 2011, with the advent of a new Editor-in-Chief, editorial team, and editorial policy. At that point, strategic decisions were made in the areas of editorial and review practices, language, and dissemination of the journal, which resulted in a publication of higher quality and broader reach. The description of the journey undertaken by Psychosocial Intervention is presented with the hope that this experience may be useful to scholars, scientific organizations, and institutions in the area of psychology that share similar objectives of upgrading the scientific quality of their publications, and broadening their reach. (AU)

O presente artigo descreverá o percurso que a revista Psychosocial Intervention iniciou em 2011 com o objetivo de aumentar sua qualidade científica, sua visibilidade e sua internacionalização. Embora a revista Psychosocial Intervention tenha sido fundada em 1992, em 2011 a revista iniciou uma nova fase quando um novo redator-chefe foi nomeado, e uma nova equipe e política editoriais foram estabelecidas. O percurso da revista em direção a esses objetivos será descrito através da explicação de um conjunto de decisões estratégicas que foram tomadas nas áreas de práticas e critérios editoriais (qualidade científica), linguagem (manuscritos em Inglês e traduções para o Espanhol), visibilidade e disseminação da revista (sites de revistas e acesso via internet), e base de dados internacionais. A descrição do percurso realizado pela Psychosocial Intervention é feito com a esperança de que sua experiência possa ser útil para acadêmicos, organizações científicas ou instituições na área da psicologia que também compartilham os objetivos de reforçar a qualidade científica de suas publicações e aumentar sua visibilidade e internacionalização. (AU)

Improving scientific quality and cultivating innovative medical talents / 中华医学科研管理杂志

There are problems in traditional medical education in China. It is important to cultivate medical talents who are adaptable to social changes and medical advancement. However, the scientific quality and innovative medical students have long been neglected. This paper discussed the essence of scientific quality and innovative talents, and introduced the experience of the program of "long term clinical medicine education" at Peking University Health Science Center. We here delineateded the key points of the scientific quality and innovation education that may provide new ideas for the training of the medical talents.

Evaluación interna y externa de la Revista Enfermería Universitaria de la ENEO-UNAM durante el período 2004-2006 / Assessment of internal and external review of nursing college ENEO-UNAM for the period 2004-2006

Objetivo: La finalidad de la presente investigación fue evaluar de forma interna y externa la revista Enfermería Universitaria de la ENEO-UNAM en el periodo comprendido del 2004-2006, a fin de identificar la calidad científica y editorial de la revista. Metodología: Las variables a identificar son las siguientes; de productividad, de estabilidad y obsolescencia, de calidad editorial, de calidad científica y de infraestructura. Tomando como base cada uno de estos indicadores se realizaron las preguntas de los cuestionarios. El tipo de investigación fue descriptivo, analítico, retrospectivo, longitudinal y de corte cuantitativo. El diseño fue no experimental. Los cuestionarios utilizados fueron de tres tipos: una guía de indicadores de los para los 9 ejemplares de la revista y dos cuestionarios para la evaluación externa, uno de ellos para las y los autores y el otro para las y los lectores. La aplicación de los cuestionarios fue para 50 autores y para 116 lectores. La investigación se realizó en el año 2007. Resultados: En la evaluación externa, el 90.5% de los autores fueron enfermeras en docencia e investigación y de los lectores, el 98% son enfermeras en administración, docencia e investigación. En cuanto a la calidad científica del 70-81% de las y los lectores y autoras/es refirió que la revista es un medio de comunicación primordial para enfermería que aporta información relevante. En relación con la calidad editorial entre el 75-85 % de las y los lectores y autoras/es indicó que los artículos son evaluados por pares, arbitrados localmente de manera anónima. En lo referente al diseño editorial, entre el 50 y el 99%, el diseño informativo es el adecuado pero requiere mejoras. La escala de grises y el tipo de letra es apropiada. Los espacios son suficientes. De la evaluación interna, se publicaron 9 ejemplares 80 artículos en siete secciones principalmente por profesorado y alumnado de la ENEO-UNAM y en una mínima proporción por autoras/ es de otras Universidades e Instituciones de salud del país y del extranjero. Se citaron 613 referencias: 210 de enfermería y 403 de otros profesionales de la salud, el número de citas promedio por artículo por ejemplar fue de 7 con un intervalo de 3.9 a 10.4. El idioma en que se cita fue predominantemente el español, el estilo de elaboración de citas es Vancouver. La revista a su corta edad es un vínculo de comunicación del pensamiento de enfermería en el país, fue publicada cuatrimestralmente y se constituyó en un recurso valioso para el desarrollo del conocimiento de la disciplina de Enfermería en México. Conclusiones: La evaluación realizada arrojó datos positivos. Sin embargo, la revista debe ser mejorada y fortalecida en todas sus debilidades para lograr la calidad científica y editorial.

Objective: The purpose of this research was to analyze the internal and external evaluation of the college of nursing journal ENEO-UNAM in the period of 2004-2006, to assess the scientific and publishing the magazine. Methodology: The identify the variables are as follow; productivity, stability and obsolescence of editorial quality and infrastructure. Each of these dimensions was measured with their indicators. Based on each of these indicators were the questions related to the questionnaires. The type of research was descriptive, analytical, retrospective, longitudinal and cutting quantity. The design was not experimental. The questionnaires were used in three types: a guide to indicators of the 9 copies of the magazine and two questionnaires for the external evaluation, one of them and to the authors and to the readers. The implementation of the questionnaires was for 50 to authors and 116 to readers. The research was conducted in 2007. Results: In the Internal evaluation, the 90.5% of the perpetrators was nurses in teaching and research. Of the readers 98% in nursing administration, teaching and research. In terms of scientific quality 70-81% of the readers and authors are said that the magazine is a primary means of communication for nursing that brings relevant information. In connection with the editorial quality between 75-85% of the readers and authors indicated that the items are evaluated by peers, locally arbitrated on an anonymous basis. Regarding the editorial design, between 50 and 99%, design information is adequate but needs improvement. The gray scale and the font are appropriate. The spaces are sufficient. Of internal evaluation, 9 copies were published 80 articles in seven sections, mostly by faculty and students from the UNAM-ENEO and a minimum proportion by the authors from other universities and institutions of health of the country and abroad. 613 references were cited: 210 nurses and 403 other health professionals, the average number of citations per article was 7 per copy with a range of 3.9 to 10.4. The language in which it cited was predominantly Spanish, the style of developing are Vancouver. The magazine to his young age he was thinking of the communication link of nurses in the country, was published quarterly. Was founded in those years into a valuable resource for the development of knowledge of the discipline of Nursing in Mexico. Conclusions: The assessment carried out showed positive data. However, the magazine should be improved and strengthened in all its weaknesses to achieve scientific and editorial.

Scientific and legal perspectives on science generated for regulatory activities.

This article originated from a conference that asked "Should scientific work conducted for purposes of advocacy before regulatory agencies or courts be judged by the same standards as science conducted for other purposes?" In the article, which focuses on the regulatory advocacy context, we argue that it can be and should be. First, we describe a set of standards and practices currently being used to judge the quality of scientific research and testing and explain how these standards and practices assist in judging the quality of research and testing regardless of why the work was conducted. These standards and practices include the federal Information Quality Act, federal Good Laboratory Practice standards, peer review, disclosure of funding sources, and transparency in research policies. The more that scientific information meets these standards and practices, the more likely it is to be of high quality, reliable, reproducible, and credible. We then explore legal issues that may be implicated in any effort to create special rules for science conducted specifically for a regulatory proceeding. Federal administrative law does not provide a basis for treating information in a given proceeding differently depending on its source or the reason for which it was generated. To the contrary, this law positively assures that interested persons have the right to offer their technical expertise toward the solution of regulatory problems. Any proposal to subject scientific information generated for the purpose of a regulatory proceeding to more demanding standards than other scientific information considered in that proceeding would clash with this law and would face significant administrative complexities. In a closely related example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considered but abandoned a program to implement standards aimed at "external" information.