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  1. Article: Institution-Wide Analysis of Academic Outcomes Associated with Participation in UGR: Comparison of Different Research Modalities at a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

    Battaglia, Samantha Jude / Echegoyen, Lourdes E / Diaz-Martinez, Laura A

    Scholarship and practice of undergraduate research

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 3, Page(s) 8–24

    Abstract: Most studies on the benefits of participation in undergraduate research (UGR) use data from student participants in undergraduate research programs (URPs), which offer a limited number of positions. In reality, however, the majority of UGR students ... ...

    Abstract Most studies on the benefits of participation in undergraduate research (UGR) use data from student participants in undergraduate research programs (URPs), which offer a limited number of positions. In reality, however, the majority of UGR students participate in undergraduate research not in programs (URNPs). The authors conducted an institution-wide study at a Hispanic-serving institution to examine the relationship between academic success and participation in these two UGR modalities. Although there were some differences between URPs and URNPs, participation in research at this institution was largely equitable and inclusive, with UGR demographics that reflected those of the institution, and it was positively associated with increased benefits along multiple academic metrics, regardless of UGR modality. Importantly, these increases were observed for both first time in college and transfer students.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2476-101X
    ISSN 2476-101X
    DOI 10.18833/spur/5/3/9
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  2. Article ; Online: Gallbladder stones during pregnancy: are we doing the right thing in Mexico?

    Chávez-Saavedra, Gerardo / Lara-Lona, Elia / Díaz-Martínez, Daniel / Villaseñor-López-Velarde, Laura / Espinosa-Hinojosa, Angélica / Rivera-Sahagún, Manuel

    Cirugia y cirujanos

    2023  Volume 91, Issue 6, Page(s) 804–809

    Abstract: Objective: To present the treatment of choice and approach in pregnant and postpartum women with a diagnosis of gallstones in Mexico and to compare it with the recommendations of international guidelines.: Method: Observational, descriptive, and ... ...

    Title translation Litiasis vesicular durante el embarazo y el puerperio: ¿estamos haciendo lo correcto en México?
    Abstract Objective: To present the treatment of choice and approach in pregnant and postpartum women with a diagnosis of gallstones in Mexico and to compare it with the recommendations of international guidelines.
    Method: Observational, descriptive, and retrospective study based on information from the 2019 Dynamic Cubes database of pregnant women diagnosed with cholecystitis and/or cholelithiasis who had undergone cholecystectomy.
    Results: During 2019, 937 patients with cholelithiasis and cholecystitis were registered, 516 (55%) pregnant and 421 (45%) in puerperium. 91.47% of cases were managed with medical treatment and 8.53% with cholecystectomy, with predominance in the open approach in 63.75% of cases. Mortality was nil in both groups.
    Conclusions: Despite current international guidelines recommending early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in pregnant or puerperal women, in Mexico medical treatment, delayed cholecystectomy and its open approach are still privileged.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic ; Cholecystitis/surgery ; Gallstones/surgery ; Mexico/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-12
    Publishing country Mexico
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 730699-4
    ISSN 2444-054X ; 0009-7411
    ISSN (online) 2444-054X
    ISSN 0009-7411
    DOI 10.24875/CIRU.22000633
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  3. Article: Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) diagnostic survey using case scenarios from biology course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs).

    Monthofer, Elizabeth G / Ito, Jewel M / Battaglia, Samantha / Diaz-Martinez, Laura A

    Journal of microbiology & biology education

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 3

    Abstract: Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are increasingly becoming the first, and perhaps only, research experience for many biology students. Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) is crucial for the integrity of scientific ... ...

    Abstract Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are increasingly becoming the first, and perhaps only, research experience for many biology students. Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) is crucial for the integrity of scientific research and essential for students to have an understanding of the scientific process at any academic level. However, there is a current lack of RECR education in biology CUREs. To understand the level of RECR knowledge and skills in undergraduate students, we created a diagnostic survey that uses case scenarios designed to illustrate RECR issues in the CURE classroom. Analysis of students' responses indicated that the overall percentage of students who are able to effectively use RECR terminology and identify the impact of RECR violations on science integrity and ultimately on society is low. Furthermore, some students equated RECR violations to academic dishonesty, indicating difficulties separating the research and academic aspects of CUREs. This diagnostic tool can aid instructors in identifying gaps in student RECR knowledge for the subsequent development of RECR educational interventions, particularly to ensure the integrity of the research performed in CURE settings.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1935-7877
    ISSN 1935-7877
    DOI 10.1128/jmbe.00119-23
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  4. Article ; Online: Systematic Review: Neurodevelopmental Benefits of Active/Passive School Exposure to Green and/or Blue Spaces in Children and Adolescents.

    Díaz-Martínez, Francisco / Sánchez-Sauco, Miguel F / Cabrera-Rivera, Laura T / Sánchez, Carlos Ojeda / Hidalgo-Albadalejo, Maria D / Claudio, Luz / Ortega-García, Juan A

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 5

    Abstract: Today more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas. Children spend about 40 h a week in the school environment. Knowing the influence of school exposure to green/blue spaces could improve the children's health, creating healthier ... ...

    Abstract Today more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas. Children spend about 40 h a week in the school environment. Knowing the influence of school exposure to green/blue spaces could improve the children's health, creating healthier environments and preventing exposure to legal/illegal drugs. This systematic review summarized the main results of published studies on active or passive exposure to green or blue spaces in different domains of child neurodevelopment. In August 2022, five databases were searched and twenty-eight eligible studies were included in the analysis. Cognitive and/or academic performance was the most frequently studied (15/28). Most studies evaluate passive exposure to green/blue spaces (19/28) versus active exposure (9/28). Only three studies addressed the relationship between blue space and neurodevelopment. The main results point toward mixed evidence of a protective relationship between green/blue space exposure and neurodevelopment, especially in improving cognitive/academic performance, attention restoration, behavior, and impulsivity. Renaturalizing school spaces and promoting "greener" capacities for school environmental health could improve children's neurodevelopment. There was great heterogeneity in methodologies and adjustment for confounding factors across studies. Future research should seek a standardized approach to delivering school environmental health interventions beneficial to children's development.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Adolescent ; Environment ; School Nursing ; Child Health ; Impulsive Behavior ; Parks, Recreational
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph20053958
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  5. Article ; Online: Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) diagnostic survey using case scenarios from biology course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs)

    Elizabeth G. Monthofer / Jewel M. Ito / Samantha Battaglia / Laura A. Diaz-Martinez

    Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 24, Iss

    2023  Volume 3

    Abstract: ABSTRACTCourse-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are increasingly becoming the first, and perhaps only, research experience for many biology students. Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) is crucial for the integrity of ... ...

    Abstract ABSTRACTCourse-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are increasingly becoming the first, and perhaps only, research experience for many biology students. Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) is crucial for the integrity of scientific research and essential for students to have an understanding of the scientific process at any academic level. However, there is a current lack of RECR education in biology CUREs. To understand the level of RECR knowledge and skills in undergraduate students, we created a diagnostic survey that uses case scenarios designed to illustrate RECR issues in the CURE classroom. Analysis of students’ responses indicated that the overall percentage of students who are able to effectively use RECR terminology and identify the impact of RECR violations on science integrity and ultimately on society is low. Furthermore, some students equated RECR violations to academic dishonesty, indicating difficulties separating the research and academic aspects of CUREs. This diagnostic tool can aid instructors in identifying gaps in student RECR knowledge for the subsequent development of RECR educational interventions, particularly to ensure the integrity of the research performed in CURE settings.
    Keywords course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) ; ethical and responsible conduct of research ; responsible and ethical conduct of research education ; research ethics instruction ; Special aspects of education ; LC8-6691 ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 170
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher American Society for Microbiology
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Book ; Online: Chapter 11 Ancient Infrastructure Offers Sustainable Agricultural Solutions to Dryland Farming

    Pailes, Matthew C / Norman, Laura M / Baisan, Christopher H / Meko, David M / Gauthier, Nicolas / Villanueva- Diaz, Jose / Dean, Jeff / Martínez, Jupiter / Kessler, Nicholas V / Towner, Ron

    2024  

    Keywords Biology, life sciences ; canals, linear rock alignments, trincheras, check dams, stock ponds, earthworks, rock detention structures, natural infrastructure, dryland farming
    Language English
    Size 1 electronic resource (24 pages)
    Publisher Taylor and Francis
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English
    HBZ-ID HT030612397
    ISBN 9781032286754 ; 103228675X
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  7. Article: Subjective well-being, happiness, and environmental health factors related to women planning a pregnancy or pregnant, using mobile health intervention.

    Ortega-García, Juan Antonio / Sánchez-Sauco, Miguel Felipe / Zafra-Rodríguez, José Alberto / Cabrera-Rivera, Laura Teresa / Díaz-Martínez, Francisco / Llegus-Santiago, Eduardo Manuel / Delgado-Marín, Juan Luis / Orenes-Piñero, Esteban / Kloosterman, Nicole / Bach, Albert / Ojeda-Sánchez, Carlos / Ramis, Rebecca

    Digital health

    2023  Volume 9, Page(s) 20552076231177146

    Abstract: Objectives: To compare the environmental health results in women trying to get pregnant or pregnant using a mobile health application (Green Page) through healthcare professionals or self-completed by women, and to explore the relationship between the ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To compare the environmental health results in women trying to get pregnant or pregnant using a mobile health application (Green Page) through healthcare professionals or self-completed by women, and to explore the relationship between the subjective well-being of these women with their lifestyles and environmental factors.
    Methods: A descriptive study with mixed methods was conducted in 2018. A mobile health survey was used in two phases. Phase 1 was a cross-sectional study through professionals (
    Results: Of the 3205 participants (mean age  =  33 years, SD  =  0.2 years), 1840 were planning a pregnancy and 1365 were pregnant. One in five pregnant women had a low level of happiness. Globally, subjective well-being and happiness were found to be negatively associated with lack of contact with nature, sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, environmental exposure, and older age in pregnancy. Precisely 45%, 60%, and 14% of women were exposed to tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs, respectively. The women self-reported levels of risk factors higher than when the tool was used by or through professionals.
    Conclusions: The use of mobile health interventions focused on environmental health during planning or pregnancy periods could help improve the quality of healthcare and foster greater involvement of women in their self-care process, thus promoting empowerment, healthier environments, and lifestyles. Ensuring equity of access and data protection are global challenges to be addressed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2819396-9
    ISSN 2055-2076
    ISSN 2055-2076
    DOI 10.1177/20552076231177146
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  8. Article ; Online: Sororin is tethered to Cohesin SA2.

    Díaz-Martínez, Laura A / Clarke, Duncan J

    Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.)

    2015  Volume 14, Issue 8, Page(s) 1133

    MeSH term(s) Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/chemistry ; Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/metabolism ; Cell Cycle Proteins/chemistry ; Cell Cycle Proteins/metabolism ; Chromatids/metabolism ; Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone/metabolism ; Humans ; Protein Subunits/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone ; Protein Subunits
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-02-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2146183-1
    ISSN 1551-4005 ; 1538-4101 ; 1554-8627
    ISSN (online) 1551-4005
    ISSN 1538-4101 ; 1554-8627
    DOI 10.1080/15384101.2015.1018055
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  9. Article ; Online: Buccopharyngeal route administered high polyphenolic olive oil and COVID-19: A pilot clinical trial.

    Rodríguez-Argente, Francisco / Alba-Domínguez, María / Díaz-Martínez, María P / Díaz-Vergara, Cristian / Díaz-Márques, Belén / Ferrero-Ortega, Paloma / Gil-Adrados, Ana C / Gómez-Bernardo, Lorena / Gordo-Murillo, Laura / Fuente, Elsa Humanes-de la / Jurado-Palomo, Jesús / Ortega-González, Ángel / Machado-Gallas, Juana / Moreno-Ancillo, Álvaro / Ávila-Martín, Gerardo / Marín-Guerrero, Ana C / Álvarez-Gregori, Joaquín

    Immunity, inflammation and disease

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 10, Page(s) e1054

    Abstract: Introduction: Waning immunity after vaccination justifies the need for additional effective COVID-19 treatments. Immunomodulation of local immune response at the oropharyngeal mucosa could hypothetically activate mucosal immunity, which can prevent SARS- ...

    Abstract Introduction: Waning immunity after vaccination justifies the need for additional effective COVID-19 treatments. Immunomodulation of local immune response at the oropharyngeal mucosa could hypothetically activate mucosal immunity, which can prevent SARS-CoV-2 main immune evasion mechanisms in early stages of the disease and send an effective warning to other components of immune system. Olive polyphenols are biologically active compounds with immunomodulatory activity. There are previous studies based on immunomodulation with olive polyphenols and respiratory infections using an enteral route, which point to potential effects on time to resolution of symptoms. The investigators sought to determine whether participants following immunomodulation with tiny quantities of high polyphenolic olive oil administered through an oromucosal route could have a better outcome in COVID-19.
    Summary: This pilot clinical trial investigated the effect of buccopharyngeal administered high polyphenolic olive oil on COVID-19 incidence, duration, and severity.
    Importance: Waning immunity after vaccination justifies the need of further research for additional effective treatments for COVID-19.
    Objective: Immunomodulation of local immune response at the buccopharyngeal mucosa could hypothetically activate mucosal immunity, which would in turn difficult SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion mechanisms in early stages of the disease and send an effective warning to other components of immune system. Olive polyphenols are biologically active compounds with immunomodulatory activity. There are previous studies based on immunomodulation with olive polyphenols and respiratory infections, using an enteral route, which suggest potential shortening of time to resolution of symptoms. The investigators sought to determine whether participants following immunomodulation with tiny quantities of high polyphenolic olive oil administered through an oromucosal route could have a better outcome in COVID-19.
    Design, setting, and participants: Double blind, randomized pilot clinical trial conducted at a single site, Talavera de la Reina, Spain. Potential study participants were identified by simple random sampling from the epidemiological database of contact patients recently diagnosed of COVID-19 during the study period. A total of 88 adult participants were enrolled and 84 completed the 3-month study, conducted between July 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022.
    Intervention: Participants were randomized to receive oromucosal administered high polyphenolic olive oil, 2 mL twice a day for 3 months or no treatment.
    Main outcome and measures: Primary outcomes were incidence, duration, and severity of COVID-19 after intervention.
    Results: There were no differences in incidence between both groups but there were significant differences in duration, the median time to resolution of symptoms was 3 days in the high polyphenolic olive oil group compared with 7 days in the no-treatment group. Although time to resolution is directly related to severity, this study did not find any differences in severity.
    Conclusion and relevance: Among full-vaccinated adults recent infected with COVID-19, a daily intake of tiny quantities of oromucosal administered high polyphenolic olive oil before infection significantly improved the time to symptom resolution. This finding strongly support the appropriateness of further deep research on the use of oromucosal administered high polyphenolic olive oil as an effective immune strategy against COVID-19.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Olive Oil ; Treatment Outcome ; Time Factors
    Chemical Substances Olive Oil
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2740382-8
    ISSN 2050-4527 ; 2050-4527
    ISSN (online) 2050-4527
    ISSN 2050-4527
    DOI 10.1002/iid3.1054
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  10. Article ; Online: Systematic Review

    Francisco Díaz-Martínez / Miguel F. Sánchez-Sauco / Laura T. Cabrera-Rivera / Carlos Ojeda Sánchez / Maria D. Hidalgo-Albadalejo / Luz Claudio / Juan A. Ortega-García

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 3958, p

    Neurodevelopmental Benefits of Active/Passive School Exposure to Green and/or Blue Spaces in Children and Adolescents

    2023  Volume 3958

    Abstract: Today more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. Children spend about 40 h a week in the school environment. Knowing the influence of school exposure to green/blue spaces could improve the children’s health, creating healthier ... ...

    Abstract Today more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. Children spend about 40 h a week in the school environment. Knowing the influence of school exposure to green/blue spaces could improve the children’s health, creating healthier environments and preventing exposure to legal/illegal drugs. This systematic review summarized the main results of published studies on active or passive exposure to green or blue spaces in different domains of child neurodevelopment. In August 2022, five databases were searched and twenty-eight eligible studies were included in the analysis. Cognitive and/or academic performance was the most frequently studied (15/28). Most studies evaluate passive exposure to green/blue spaces (19/28) versus active exposure (9/28). Only three studies addressed the relationship between blue space and neurodevelopment. The main results point toward mixed evidence of a protective relationship between green/blue space exposure and neurodevelopment, especially in improving cognitive/academic performance, attention restoration, behavior, and impulsivity. Renaturalizing school spaces and promoting “greener” capacities for school environmental health could improve children’s neurodevelopment. There was great heterogeneity in methodologies and adjustment for confounding factors across studies. Future research should seek a standardized approach to delivering school environmental health interventions beneficial to children’s development.
    Keywords green space ; blue space ; school ; neurodevelopment ; neurobehavior ; nature ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 370
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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