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Struthanthus Mart. is a challenging genus because the abundance of reproductively incomplete specimens (lacking mature pistillate and staminate flowers and fruit) has inspired the description of many species, resulting in a long list of names to be verified. In addition, the genus currently lacks a monographic treatment. Struthanthus venetus (Kunth) Blume was previously considered a heterotypic synonym of S. interruptus (Kunth) G. Don. However, examination of herbarium specimens and observation of living plants demonstrate that S. venetus is a distinct species distinguishable from S. interruptus. Here, we propose the reinstatement of S. venetus along with a complete description of the species and the designation of an epitype to complement the reproductively incomplete (lacking flowers) and severely fragmented type.

Background: Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (SAR) is a worldwide health problem, especially in Westernized countries. Previous studies of the “Panallergens in Pediatrics” (PAN-PED) cohort found that molecular spreading (ie, the progressive increase in serum specific IgE antibody levels) of the IgE response to the grass pollen, Phleum pratense, molecules is directly associated with polysensitization to pollen in general.The research question is aimed at verifying whether this association can also be detected for non-pollen allergens, specifically Dermatophagoides pteronyssinnus (D.pt), to better understand the relationship between a perennial allergen (D.pt) and a seasonal allergen (Phleum pratense).To this end, our first objective was to analyze the biobank of the PAN-PED cohort serum by measuring the IgE levels to D.pt and its major recombinant molecules (Der p1, Der p2, Der p23); subsequently we investigated their correlation towards Phleum pratense IgE response, studying also the relationship between the molecular spreading of these 2 different allergens. Methods: Among 1120 patients positive to Phleum pratense, 638 were also sensitized to D.pt. Patients underwent skin prick tests (SPT) for inhalant extracts, and their serum was tested for total IgE (tIgE), and sIgE to pollen and perennial allergens. Considering the molecular allergen detection through the component resolved diagnosis (CRD), out of 638 patients, 146 were further investigated by performing IgE tests of the 3 major D.pt. molecules: Der p1, Der p2, and Der p23. Results: We found that a broader molecular response to Phleum pratense molecules, assessed by CRD, was associated with higher tIgE levels, polysensitization to pollens, and higher IgE levels to pollens, but also to lower IgE levels to D.pt and lower degree of sensitization to rDer p1, r Der p2, and rDer p23. In a multivariate linear model, the number of Phleum pratense molecules recognized by IgE was still inversely associated with the IgE level to D.pt extract. Conclusions: The main finding of this study was the detection of an inverse association, never described in the literature, between the molecular spreading of the IgE response to Phleum pratense and the IgE response to D.pt. This led us to speculate on the etiopathogenetic hypothesis according to which, among the majority of pollen allergic patients, a strong and molecularly diversified IgE response may be limited to pollen allergens and may be preventing or contrasting the development of an equally strong and diversified IgE sensitization to D.pt molecules. The biological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon deserve to be investigated.

¿Cómo podemos abordar la composición arquitectónica en estos tiempos? ¿Manteniendo el sustrato teórico que se establece solamente en la práctica proyectual de la arquitectura, o aportando conceptos que encaucen los problemas derivados de nuestra intervención sobre el entorno, tomando a éste como fundamento último de todo proceso de creación arquitectónica? En primer lugar, formulando una nueva estética medioambiental que lo valore como tal. Y en segundo, analizando sus riesgos en los nuevos límites marcados por la emergencia climática a la que nos enfrentamos. Ejemplos de esto han sido, desde el Área de Composición Arquitectónica de la Universidad de Alcalá, las investigaciones realizadas y en marcha, en lo que hemos llamado CIUDAD EXTREMA, aquella sometida a situaciones intensas, extraordinarias, que sobrepasan el patrón habitual de lo urbano, o en la CIUDAD HETEROTÓPICA y HAMBRIENTA, que, por un lado, se hace flotante como mecanismo de defensa, ampliando las fronteras y su influencia en el territorio, y por otro, evidencia su emancipación de la naturaleza que la alimenta. La canalización inteligente de procedimientos de última generación tecnológica podría abrir el paso a una futura realidad de arquitectura basada en la BIOTECNOLOGÍA. En una línea muy distinta, pero complementaria y de resistencia, se encuentra lo NEORRURAL como una nueva habitabilidad alternativa, asumiendo el enorme caudal de posibilidades de un territorio cada vez más despoblado, en una lógica ininterrumpida de incorporar el concepto de riesgo como parámetro “compositivo” clave en la investigación de estas nuevas formas de habitar.

Abstract Characterisation of genomic variation among corals can help uncover variants underlying trait differences and contribute towards genotype prioritisation in coastal restoration projects. For example, there is growing interest in identifying resilient genotypes for transplantation, and to better understand the genetic processes that allow some individuals to survive in specific conditions better than others. The coral species Pocillopora acuta is known to survive in a wide range of habitats, from reefs artificial coastal defences, suggesting its potential use as a starter species for ecological engineering efforts involving coral transplantation onto intertidal seawalls. However, the intertidal section of coastal armour is a challenging environment for corals, with conditions during periods of emersion being particularly stressful. Here, we scanned the entire genome of P. acuta corals to identify the regions harbouring single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and copy number variations (CNVs) that separate intertidal colonies (n = 18) from those found in subtidal areas (n = 21). Findings revealed 74,391 high quality SNPs distributed across 386 regions of the P. acuta genome. While the majority of the detected SNPs were in non-coding regions, 12% were identified in exons (i.e. coding regions). Functional SNPs that were significantly associated with intertidal colonies were found in overrepresented genomic regions linked to cellular homeostasis, metabolism, and signalling processes, which may represent local environmental adaptation in the intertidal. Interestingly, regions that exhibited CNVs were also associated with metabolic and signalling processes, suggesting P. acuta corals living in the intertidal have a high capacity to perform biological functions critical for survival in extreme environments.

Background: Metal pollution is a problem in many parts of the world. These metals can be harmful when they exceed the recommended limits. This study aimed to assess the levels of cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) in the tissues of oysters (Crassostrea virginica) within a protected area in southeastern Mexico. Additionally, the study aimed to conduct a risk analysis for human health associated with these metals. It is anticipated that the observed metal levels will be lower compared to prior studies, thereby not posing a significant risk to the local population. Methods: The tissue of oyster samples was treated under the techniques of the Official Mexican Standards and analyzed using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The metal concentrations were used to calculate the estimated daily intakes (EDI), target hazard quotients (THQ), hazard index (HI), and target cancer risks (TR), for children and adults. Results: Maximum values of Cd (1.99 μg g−1), exceeded the permissible limits of the Official Mexican Standards. Pb (0.99 μg g−1) and Hg (0.64 μg g−1) are within the recommended limits. The THQ and HI for Cd, Pb, and Hg were lower than the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) criteria. Conclusions: Based on our results, whether oyster (Crassostrea virginica) consumption is recommended in adults and reducing consumption in children; to diminish the risk of exposure to Cd, Pb, and Hg.

Antecedentes: Las Gesneriaceae tienen una gran diversidad de colores y de formas florales, así como un extraordinario y gran potencial ornamental. Preguntas: ¿Cuántas y cuáles especies (silvestres y cultivadas) de Gesneriaceae se presentan en el estado de Morelos? ¿Cuál es la distribución geográfica de los taxones silvestres y en dónde habitan? ¿Cómo es la morfología de las gesneriáceas silvestres? Sitio de estudio y periodo de investigación: Estado de Morelos, México. Durante los años 2021 y 2022. Métodos: Se revisó literatura, colecciones de herbarios y bases de datos, se actualizó la nomenclatura, se elaboró una base de datos, se hicieron colectas botánicas y disecciones florales. Resultados: Se reportan tres géneros y 11 especies silvestres de Gesneriaceae; de las cuales, Achimenes erecta (Lam.) H.P. Fuchs es un nuevo registro para el estado de Morelos, y se registran gesneriáceas en localidades distintas a las previamente conocidas. Los taxones resultantes en Morelos representan el 10 % del total reportado para el país. Además, se enlistan seis géneros, ocho especies y cuatro híbridos de plantas ornamentales. Conclusiones: Se actualizó la lista de géneros y especies presentes en Morelos, y por primera vez se reportan especies cultivadas. Es el segundo estudio de la familia a nivel estatal en México. Achimenes skinneri Gordon & Lindl. ha reaparecido después de varias décadas como resultado del esfuerzo de recolecta. La perturbación de muchas localidades en la entidad ha afectado la permanencia de las especies silvestres de Gesneriaceae, tal es el caso de Smithiantha zebrina que no fue localizada.

Background Neurological disorders as a risk factor for Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) are not well characterized. The aim of the study was to evaluate TTS‐associated neurological phenotypes and outcome. Methods and Results Patients with TTS enrolled in the international multicenter GEIST (German Italian Spanish Takotsubo) registry were analyzed. Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and short‐ and long‐term outcomes of patients with TTS were recorded. A subgroup analysis of the 5 most represented neurological disorders was performed. In total, 400 (17%) of 2301 patients had neurological disorders. The most represented neurological conditions were previous cerebrovascular events (39%), followed by neurodegenerative disorders (30.7%), migraine (10%), epilepsy (9.5%), and brain tumors (5%). During hospitalization, patients with neurological disorders had longer in‐hospital stay (8 [interquartile range, 5–12] versus 6 [interquartile range, 5–9] days; P

Summary:. Breast-implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma that arises in the space between the surface of a breast implant and the fibrous capsule that grows around the implant. Since its first description 20 years ago, almost 1000 cases of BIA-ALCL have been diagnosed worldwide. Nowadays, guidelines describe the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of this disease. We present the first two cases diagnosed and treated in Peru, demonstrating a wide range of aggressiveness of BIA-ALCL.

Struthanthus ibe-dzi sp. nov. is a new species described and illustrated from the cloud and pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre del Sur in Oaxaca, Mexico. This species shares similarities of leaf shape and inflorescence type with S. deppeanus, S. quercicola, and S. ramiro-cruzii. However, S. ibe-dzi can be recognized by its glaucous branches, leaves and inflorescences; compressed nodes; convoluted distal half of styles in pistillate flowers; and staminate flowers with asymmetrical thecae and an extended connective forming an apiculate horn in both anther series. A distribution map and an identification key are provided to separate S. ibe-dzi from morphologically similar congeners present in the region.

El consumo de energía y el crecimiento económico han llevado a la degradación del medio ambiente. Las centrales eléctricas son una de las principales fuentes de contaminación. Existe una necesidad de utilizar energías renovables para reducir el impacto ambiental. Sin embargo, en los países en desarrollo, la falta de recursos económicos limita la adopción de energías limpias. Las energías limpias, como la solar, eólica, hidroeléctrica y geotérmica, son fuentes sostenibles de energía. La energía hidroeléctrica puede ser controvertida debido a sus impactos ambientales y sociales. La biomasa y el biogás también son fuentes de energía renovable. La eficiencia energética es otra área importante para reducir la dependencia de los recursos no renovables. El artículo discute la importancia de las energías limpias y el desarrollo sostenible en el Perú. Se menciona el potencial de la energía de las olas marinas, el bioetanol y el biodiesel como fuentes de energía renovable. También se abordan los impactos ambientales de los "negocios sucios" y las implicaciones socioeconómicas de las energías limpias. Se discuten los conflictos de interés y la regulación normativa en el país, así como las perspectivas futuras y la necesidad de un desarrollo energético estable y sostenible. Palabras clave: Energías limpias, negocios sucios, impacto ambiental, sostenibilidad.

In chapter 8 of the essay La suppression des guerres et l’édification de la paix, Lev L’vovič Tolstoj explains why French could be a universal spoken language, in order to contribute to the creation of peace on Earth.

Antecedentes: Verbesina molinaria B.L. Rob. & Greenm. y V. oncophora B.L. Rob. & Seaton son especies con circunscripción conflictiva; algunos autores las consideran como especies distintas mientras que otros como una sola (V. oncophora). Preguntas: ¿Son dos especies de Verbesina? ¿Un análisis linear discriminante (LDA) ayudará a diferenciarlas? Especies de estudio/Modelo matemático: Verbesina molinaria y V. oncophora / Pruebas de Royston, Shapiro-Wilk, Levene, correlación (Pearson), factor de inflación de la varianza (VIF) y LDA. Sitio y años de estudio: México; 2022-2023. Métodos: Se revisaron tipos, protólogos, así como ejemplares de ambas especies depositados en ENCB, HUMO, MEXU y UAMIZ, asignándoles un nombre preliminar y elaborando una matriz de datos. Se generaron diagramas de cajas para evaluar diferencias entre los caracteres analizados; las pruebas estadísticas se realizaron utilizando el software Rstudio. Resultados: Los tipos y protólogos permitieron identificar diferencias morfológicas entre ellas. Las pruebas de Royston y Shapiro-Wilk respaldaron la normalidad entre los caracteres evaluados. La prueba de Levene sugiere que no hay diferencias significativas entre los caracteres; finalmente, la correlación de Pearson y el VIF indican ausencia de correlación o colinealidad. El análisis LDA mostró una precisión del 100 % en la asignación de los ejemplares con las asignaciones a priori. Conclusiones: Las diferencias morfológicas y las pruebas estadísticas, apoyan el reconocimiento de dos entidades distintas, V. oncophora con amplia distribución en el centro de México y V. molinaria con distribución más restringida, mejor conocida hasta la fecha en los estados de México, Michoacán y Morelos.

This study focuses on the importance of the symbolism of social control by the woman as the Varayoc (an office of authority of Incan origin) in a community in the Peruvian Andes. The objective is to explain the survival of the office of the Varayoc—traditionally held exclusively by men—and the acceptance of Andean women to it as a recognition of gender equality. In this field investigation, we interviewed and observed the most important activities of a woman Varayoc administering justice and present in all communal tasks. We conclude that women in the Peruvian Andes are approaching a status of equality with men in their position as the Varayoc, while maintaining the Incan tradition of local governance through the symbolism of the rod of command, which is also called Varayoc. It is evident that more women in the Andean community are interested in assuming political leadership with the symbolism of the ancestral Varayoc.

Background Takotsubo syndrome is usually triggered by a stressful event. The type of trigger seems to influence the outcome and should therefore be considered separately. Methods and Results Patients included in the GEIST (German‐Italian‐Spanish Takotsubo) registry were categorized according to physical trigger (PT), emotional trigger (ET), and no trigger (NT) of Takotsubo syndrome. Clinical characteristics as well as outcome predictors were analyzed. Overall, 2482 patients were included. ET was detected in 910 patients (36.7%), PT in 885 patients (34.4%), and NT was observed in 717 patients (28.9%). Compared with patients with PT or NT, patients with ET were younger, less frequently men, and had a lower prevalence of comorbidities. Adverse in‐hospital events (NT: 18.8% versus PT: 27.1% versus ET: 12.1%, P

The intertidal zone is a harsh environment for marine life as conditions are often both extreme and variable. A wide range of sessile organisms are partially or fully emersed (exposed above the water line) during low tide. In the tropics, when corals are emersed, high light and temperature can be detrimental to their survival. To date, there is no commercially-available logger that can detect periods of emersion, information that is useful for marine research and for coastal resource management. Here, we present a low-cost Arduino-based multi-parameter logger called ‘EmerSense’ which can detect instances of emersion while simultaneously recording light and temperature profiles. We describe the different steps involved in fabricating EmerSense, including hardware construction and software design, and discuss the results of our field testing at an intertidal coral reef in Singapore.

In this research, the methane potential of the codigestion of cattle manure (CM) with guinea pig manure (GPM) and dairy wastewater (DW) was evaluated. The effect of the addition of nutrients, inoculum (I) and co-substrates on methane production was studied. Later, two low-cost tubular biodigesters were implemented, at a rural farm in the cold climate municipality of Cumbal, fed with the mixture of CM and co-substrates that produced higher biogas production at the lab scale. The results evidenced that the addition of nutrients had no significant effect on methane potential. The mixture CM + GPM + DW + I, produced a theoretical biomethane potential (BMP) of 69.07%, significantly higher than the percentage of the theoretical BMP obtained individually, 43.81% and 34.49% for CM + I and DW+ I respectively. Further, it was observed that the addition of inoculum avoided problems of acidification. Finally, it was proved that this process can reduce environmental contamination and, at the same time, be a sustainable source of renewable energy for rural families in Cumbal (Nariño-Colombia).

The accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere carries with it severe consequences, and cities are responsible for 70% of CO2 emissions. With this initiative, we address how innovative green architecture can contribute to removing CO2 from the urban area by implementing elements that incorporate microalgae cultivation into architecture. The presented project incorporates two photobioreactor installations filled with water, where microalgae circulate through methacrylate tubes. Used as two architectural elements: a façade that can fix 720 kg of CO2 per year from the atmosphere and produce 400 kg of biomass that can be used as fertilizer in irrigation water; and three artificial trees that can fix 50 kg of CO2 and produce 28 kg of biomass. To test its efficiency, a Life Cycle Inventory was conducted and compared to the amount of CO2 fixed during its lifetime. It was concluded that the system would need 11.11 years to fix the CO2 produced and would have a negative CO2 impact of 27 tons of CO2 during the useful life of its materials. This project is a starting point towards developing a disruptive and experimental alternative with great potential, being the first in Spain and one of the first in the world.

El objetivo fue determinar la relación existente entre clima organizacional y desempeño profesional del personal administrativo de una universidad estatal peruana. La muestra estuvo comprendida por 202 trabajadores administrativos y para la recolección de datos se utilizó como instrumento el cuestionario. Se utilizó un diseño no experimental, transversal. Las técnicas de procesamiento y análisis de datos aplicados fueron las de tipo descriptivo e inferencial, como la media aritmética, la desviación estándar, la “t” de student y la prueba de correlación de Pearson. Se tuvo como resultados que: La relación entre el clima organizacional y el desempeño profesional del personal administrativo de una universidad estatal peruana, es significativa; que la relación entre la motivación y la iniciativa de trabajo del personal administrativo de una universidad estatal peruana, es significativa; y que existe un nivel de relación significativo entre relaciones humanas y responsabilidad en el desempeño de funciones del personal administrativo de una universidad estatal peruana. Entre las conclusiones se destaca que hay una gran intención y sensación de compartir los objetivos personales con los de la organización, lo que denota que a un eficiente clima organizacional un adecuado desempeño profesional y a un deficiente clima organizacional un inadecuado desempeño profesional.

Purpose To study the correlation between the overall coagulation zone (A) attained in percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and: (1) the hyperdense zone (C) visible in the central part of zone A on post-treatment unenhanced CT scans; (2) the deposited energy; (3) the coagulation zones observed on ex-vivo bovine liver. Materials and methods The post-procedural computed tomography (CT) scans of HCCs treated with a single energy deployment through the same 2450 MHz MWA system were retrospectively analyzed, retrieving the dimensions of A and C zones and the deposited energy (E). Ex-vivo bovine liver MWA with the same system were performed and analyzed to determine the same quantities by gross-pathologic examination and CT imaging. Results A total of 101 HCC treatments were analyzed. The average coagulation volumes increased linearly with deposited energy (1.11 cc/kJ, R2 = 0.90, 4.2 kJ ≤ E ≤ 48 kJ), similarly to ex-vivo findings (1.38 cc/kJ, R2 =0.97, 7.2 kJ ≤ E ≤ 144 kJ). The long axis (L) and short axis (D) of zones A and C held a fairly constant ratio both in-vivo (LC/LA=0.43 ± 0.13; DC/DA=0.42 ± 0.10) and ex-vivo (LC/LA = 0.49 ± 0.07; DC/DA = 0.28 ± 0.06). Conclusions The average dimensions of the ablation zone induced by the considered system on HCC increase linearly with the deposited energy and are fairly well predicted by the corresponding ex-vivo dimensions. The ratio between each linear dimension of A and C zones was found to be roughly constant over a large deposited energy span, both ex-vivo and in-vivo.

Antecedentes: Las angiospermas parásitas obtienen agua y nutrientes de un hospedero. Éstas pueden ser holoparásitas si obtienen agua y fotosintatos, o hemiparásitas, si obtienen agua y minerales. Las hemiparásitas se dividen en parásitas obligadas, si dependen del hospedero durante todo su ciclo biológico; o en facultativas, si no requieren del hospedero para sobrevivir. Entre las obligadas están los muérdagos, que además pueden parasitar a otros muérdagos, siendo entonces plantas epiparásitas. Para México se consideran 14 familias, 41 géneros y 411 especies de plantas parásitas. Preguntas: ¿Cuál es la diversidad de angiospermas parásitas en Morelos? Especies de estudio: Angiospermas parásitas. Sitio de estudio: Estado de Morelos, México. Métodos: Se revisaron 650 ejemplares de nueve herbarios (ENCB, FCME, HUAP, HUMO, IEB, MEXU, RSA, UAMIZ y XAL) y de 15 colecciones digitales (ARIZ, ASU, CM, COLO, F, GH, IND, LL, MO, NMC, NY, RM, UCR, UTC y TEX). Se colectaron 178 especímenes en diecinueve municipios. Los nombres de cada taxón fueron validados en Tropicos, The Plant List y el International Plant Names Index. Resultados: Se registraron 11 familias, 22 géneros y 60 especies de plantas parásitas en Morelos. Del total, 14 especies son holoparásitas, 19 son hemiparásitas facultativas y 27 son hemiparásitas obligadas. Se reportaron diez especies de muérdagos epiparásitos, con cinco registros nuevos de interacciones previamente no documentadas. Conclusiones: Las plantas parásitas representan el 1.69 % de la riqueza de angiospermas en Morelos, 24 especies son endémicas de México. La mayor diversidad se encuentra en Áreas Naturales Protegidas. Translate stop Translate stop

BackgroundLarge thyroid masses, particularly if rapidly growing, are often characterized by compression and infiltration of the vital structures of the neck. Therefore, an early and precise diagnosis, not only of malignancy but also of histotype, is mandatory to set up the right therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and core needle biopsy (CNB) in this setting.Patients and MethodsWe prospectively evaluated 95 patients with large and rapidly growing thyroid masses admitted to the University Hospital of Pisa between April 2014 and January 2020. All patients were submitted to FNAC and CNB in the same session. The ability of both procedures to diagnose the malignancy of the lesions, particularly the histotype, and to obtain sufficient material to perform molecular analysis was evaluated.ResultsFNAC obtained adequate tumor sample to reach a diagnosis in 76 of 95 (80%) patients, while a higher percentage was obtained with CNB (92/95, 96.8%). FNAC was able to identify the malignancy of the lesion in 74 of 95 (77.9%) cases, but only in 16 of 74 (21.6%) cases was it able to define the histotype. CNB was able to define the malignancy of the lesion in all but three cases (92/95, 96.8%), and in all specimens, the histotype was identified. Moreover, in all cases, the material extracted from CNB was optimal to perform molecular analysis. No surgery-related complications were experienced with both procedures.ConclusionsCNB is a rapid and safe procedure with higher performance compared to FNAC in identifying the histotype of large and rapidly growing thyroid masses. Moreover, adequate material can be obtained to characterize the molecular profile for the treatment of potentially lethal cancers. In the era of precision medicine, CNB should be introduced in routine clinical practice as a key procedure for an early diagnosis and therapy of these diseases.

Abstract The study focuses on radiological-pathological correlation between imaging of ex vivo samples obtained by a 7-T scanner and histological examination. The specimens will be derived from native explanted cirrhotic livers, liver grafts excluded from donation because of severe steatosis, and primary pancreatic tumours. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations will be performed within 24 h from liver or pancreatic lesion surgical removal. The MRI protocol will include morphological sequences, quantitative T1, T2, and fat-, water-fraction maps with Cartesian k-space acquisition, and multiparametric methods based on a transient-state “MRI fingerprinting”. Finally, the specimen will be fixed by formalin. Qualitative imaging analysis will be performed by two independent blinded radiologists to assess image consistency score. Quantitative analysis will be performed by drawing regions of interest on different tissue zones to measure T1 and T2 relaxation times as well as fat- and water-fraction. The same tissue areas will be analysed by the pathologists. This study will provide the possibility to improve our knowledge about qualitative and quantitative abdominal imaging assessment at 7 T, by correlating imaging characteristics and the corresponding histological composition of ex vivo specimens, in order to identify imaging biomarkers. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov : 13646. Registered 9 July 2019—retrospectively registered

La finalità della ricerca comparativa è di individuare gli aspetti peculiari dei percorsi formativi degli insegnanti delle scuole secondarie in due diversi paesi: Svezia e Italia. Per la formazione iniziale, sono stati posti a confronto i due differenti percorsi necessari al conseguimento del titolo utile all’insegnamento e le relative riforme attuate. Per la formazione continua sono state, invece, comparate le attività di coaching (Talis 2018), in quanto in grado di promuovere il senso di auto-efficacia e l’identità dell’insegnante, oltre ad agevolare l’integrazione della teoria e delle attività di pratica nei percorsi formativi. Due sono gli obiettivi specifici: investigare le competenze degli studenti nelle discipline STEM, al fine di comprendere l’abilità dei relativi insegnanti e rilevare le competenze di questi ultimi nell’utilizzo delle TIC; il secondo indagare le attività svolte dalle università svedesi e italiane nella formazione degli insegnanti, individuandone le rispettive aree critiche. Attraverso i dati PISA 2018 è stato possibile confrontare le abilità degli studenti nelle discipline STEM, in particolare nella matematica e nelle scienze. In questo caso, si è preferito utilizzare i dati riguardanti gli studenti, in quanto considerati più attendibili, al fine di comprendere la preparazione degli insegnanti. Per comparare le abilità dei docenti nell’utilizzo delle TIC in classe sono stati, invece, utilizzati i dati Talis 2018. Attraverso la revisione scientifica della letteratura internazionale è stato, infine, possibile individuare le attività svolte dalle università svedesi e italiane nella formazione degli insegnanti. I risultati dell’indagine hanno evidenziato marcate differenze nel ruolo che gli universitari svedesi e italiani svolgono nel formare gli insegnanti, oltre ad una divergenza nelle competenze degli insegnanti nella STEM education e nell’utilizzo delle TIC.

Abstract In common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), seed storage protein deficiency is associated with increased total cysteine and methionine concentration. The goal of this study was to generate germplasm lines that combine this characteristic with adaptation to short season conditions in Manitoba, Canada. A recombinant inbred line population was developed by crossing the storage protein deficient genotype, SMARC1N‐PN1 with the cultivar Morden003. Two lines, 2‐37 and 3‐84, with a stable protein profile over 2 years at two locations were identified. Like SMARC1N‐PN1, both lines had a significantly higher cysteine concentration than Morden003, by approximately 35%. Methionine levels were elevated by approximately 15%, while tryptophan levels were also increased by approximately 30%. Line 2‐37 had a significant increase in protein quality, as measured by in vitro protein digestibility corrected amino acid score, by approximately 40%, as compared with Morden003. The increased protein quality for this line is attributable to higher levels of total cysteine and methionine, while having an overall reduction in crude protein concentration. Line 2‐37 had a similar seed yield as SMARC1N‐PN1, with a maturity comparable to Morden003. The results of high‐density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping and quantitative trait locus analysis of recombinant inbred lines indicated that variation in cysteine concentration was determined by the phaseolin locus, while variation in methionine concentration was determined by both the phaseolin and lectin loci. SNP markers that track the introgression of phaseolin and lectin deficiency into the Morden003 background were identified and validated.

Abstract Background Tracheostomy is a standard procedure in critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection for extended periods. The main cause of death is haemorrhage, most commonly owing to a trachea-to-innominate artery fistula, usually requiring surgical treatment. Case presentation Here we report the case of an 83-yr-old woman with a subarachnoid haemorrhage, who incurred a trachea-to-innominate artery transfixion following percutaneous tracheostomy, successfully and conservatively managed by interventional radiology. Conclusions The use of peri-procedural ultrasound examination of the neck can reduce the risk of complications related to vessel anatomical variants. When the tracheostomy is complicated by bleeding, the procedure should be stopped in order to diagnose the vascular iatrogenic injury and to evaluate the best therapeutic approach by a multidisciplinary team.

La finalità del presente contributo è di elaborare un modello sperimentale di micro-credentialing per la formazione degli insegnanti, volto allo sviluppo delle competenze transdisciplinari nell’ambito dell’imprenditoria sostenibile. Gli obiettivi specifici sono duplici: in primo luogo, spiegare cosa siano le micro-credenziali e come potrebbero aiutare gli insegnanti nella loro formazione iniziale (pre-service) e in servizio (in service); in secondo luogo, analizzare l’apporto delle micro-credenziali alla formazione degli insegnanti nell’ambito dell’imprenditorialità sociale e sostenibile, in modo che i docenti possano diventare promotori di un apprendimento in grado di stimolare il cambiamento nel modo di pensare e di fare impresa. Nonostante la letteratura scientifica sull’argomento sia al momento esigua, l’analisi e l’interpretazione dei recenti studi internazionali sull’argomento hanno consentito di prendere visione delle iniziative promosse dalla Commissione europea e di applicare i suggerimenti presenti in letteratura all’elaborazione del modello formativo proposto. In questo lavoro, le micro-credenziali non sono considerate come modelli in antitesi alla formazione tradizionale degli insegnanti, ma come loro completamento e perfezionamento, al fine di acquisire competenze transdisciplinari particolari.

Background and aim: Bismuth quadruple therapy (BQT) or non-bismuth quadruple therapy (i.e., concomitant therapy) (CT) is the first-line regimens to eradicate H. pylori infection in areas with high prevalence of clarithromycin (CLA) resistance. Guidelines suggest that in areas of high prevalence of H. pylori strains with double resistance (i.e., CLA + metronidazole), BQT should be preferred to CT. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BQT administered through the three-in-one pill (Pylera) formulation in a large series of H. pylori–infected patients, naive to treatment in a region with high CLA and dual resistance.Patients and methods: We treated 250 patients (148 F and 102 M, mean age 48.6 years) with H. pylori infection naïve to treatment. Patients received esomeprazole 40 mg bid and Pylera 3 tablets qid for 10 days. Diagnosis of H. pylori infection was through 13C urea breath test (13C UBT), or stool antigen test or histology, as appropriate. The evaluation of eradication was through 13C UBT at least 45 days after the end of therapy. Incidence of treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) was assessed through a questionnaire at the end of treatment. Compliance was considered good if at least 90% of medication had been taken. Statistical analysis was per intention-to-treat e per protocol (PP). 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.Results: 1) 13 patients (5.2%) discontinued therapy due to side effects; 2) eradication rates in ITT and PP were 227/250 (90.8%; 95% CI 86.3–93.7%) and 226/237 (95.3%; 95% CI 91–99%), respectively; 3) the prevalence of TRAEs was 26.8%; and 4) adherence to treatment was good with compliance greater than 90%.Conclusion: In this real-life study, we demonstrate that in an area with a high prevalence of H. pylori strains with CLA or CLA + metronidazole resistance, BQT using Pylera is an effective therapeutic strategy with ITT eradication rates higher than 90%; this therapy is associated with good compliance and low incidence of side effects.

El presente estudio se basa en el proceso de evaluación de la política pública universitaria de la educación a distancia y, de manera específica, la implementación de la plataforma Classroom, en sus dimensiones didáctica y operativa, en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Huanta (UNAH), periodo 2020, en el contexto de aislamiento físico y social, permitiendo un análisis acertado para la toma decisiones al respecto. Para medir tal impacto, se empleó el método científico no experimental, de nivel descriptivo; asimismo, la técnica de la encuesta, cuyo instrumento es el cuestionario, el cual fue aplicado a la población de la plana docente ordinaria de la institución. Se enriquece los marcos conceptuales, exponiendo reflexiones a partir de una detallada revisión bibliográfica que analiza indicadores de contenidos, actividades, interactividad, recursos, administración y estética del ambiente virtual. Del análisis de las dimensiones resulta que un 90% promedio de docentes, ha realizado el proceso de implementación de la plataforma satisfactoriamente.

Waminoa spp. are acoel flatworms mainly found as ectosymbionts on scleractinian corals. Although Waminoa could potentially represent a threat to their hosts, not enough information is available yet regarding their ecology and effect on the coral. Here, the Waminoa sp.–coral association was analyzed in Singapore reefs to determine the prevalence, host range, and preference, as well as the flatworm abundance on the coral surface. Moreover, the impact of Waminoa sp. on the expression of putative immune- and stress-response genes (C-type lectin, C3, Hsp70 and Actin) was examined in the coral Lobophyllia radians. The association prevalence was high (10.4%), especially in sites with lower sedimentation and turbidity. Waminoa sp. showed a wide host range, being found on 17 coral genera, many of which are new association records. However, only few coral genera, mostly characterized by massive or laminar morphologies appeared to be preferred hosts. Waminoa sp. individuals displayed variable patterns of coral surface coverage and an unequal distribution among different host taxa, possibly related to the different coral growth forms. A down-regulation of the expression of all the analyzed genes was recorded in L. radians portions colonized by Waminoa individuals compared to those without. This indicated that Waminoa sp. could affect components of the immune system and the cellular homeostasis of the coral, also inhibiting its growth. Therefore, Waminoa sp. could represent a potential further threat for coral communities already subjected to multiple stressors.

Antecedentes: El estado de Puebla tiene gran biodiversidad, resultado de su compleja historia biogeográfica y de su heterogeneidad topográfica y climática. Sin embargo, la exploración botánica en la entidad ha sido escasa y sesgada a ciertas regiones, quedando aún buena parte del territorio sin documentar. Preguntas: ¿Cuántas especies de angiospermas epífitas hay en Puebla? ¿Cómo se distribuyen en el rango altitudinal y por tipo de vegetación? Especies estudiadas: Las angiospermas epífitas. Sitio de estudio y fechas: Se recopilaron datos y se revisaron especímenes de angiospermas epífitas de Puebla, de 2011 a 2019. Se realizó trabajo de campo en el estado de 2012 a 2013. Métodos: Se revisó literatura, se consultaron bases de datos, se revisaron las colecciones AMO, ENCB, FCME, HUAP, MEXU, UAMIZ, XAL y se hicieron viajes de recolección. Resultados: Se reportan 18 familias, 92 géneros y 265 especies de angiospermas epífitas para Puebla, 72 de las cuales son endémicas de México. Se registran siete especies por primera vez para el estado. El mayor porcentaje de epífitas se registró en el bosque mesófilo de montaña (50 %), seguido por el bosque de Quercus (32 %); el mayor número de especies se reporta en el rango altitudinal de 1,090 a 1,700 m. Conclusiones: Puebla tiene alta diversidad de angiospermas epífitas; a pesar de la velocidad a la que su vegetación está siendo fragmentada, aún hay zonas favorables para el desarrollo de epífitas; es importante explorar y preservar dichas áreas, antes de que su biodiversidad se pierda sin haber sido documentada.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcome of a MR imaging procotol in assessing the evolution of individuals with branch duct - intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMN) without worrisome features (WF) and/or high risk stigmata (HRS) at the time of the diagnosis in a follow-up period of at least 10 years. Material and methods: A retrospective revision of a prospectively collected radiological database including a total number of 600 patients who were investigated and diagnosed with “presumed” diagnosis of BD-IPMN at MRI/MRCP at our Department since 2008 was performed. Inclusion criteria were: 1) absence of worrisome features and/or high-risk stigmata at the time of diagnosis (baseline); 2) a radiological follow-up with abdominal MRI/MRCP of at least 10 years. Changes in cysts size, development of WF, HRS and pancreatic cancer, and any other modification during the follow-up were retrospectively analysed by two observers in consensus. Results: Sixty-nine patients fulfilled all the inclusion criteria. During surveillance, the cysts remained dimensionally unchanged or slightly reduced in size in 26.2% and 4.3% of cases respectively, whereas cyst enlargement was demonstrated in 69.5% of cases. Median annual growth rate was of 0.97 ± 0.87 mm/yr (range 0.13-5.0). WF and HRS developed in 10/69 (14.5%) and 3/69 (4.3%) cases, respectively. The incidence of pancreatic cancer in patients with BD-IPMN was 2.9%. Conclusion: Our data confirm the low risk of pancreatic cancer development in patients with BD-IPMN, thus justifying an imaging follow-up. Worrisome features and high-risk stigmata were promptly identified during the follow-up, supporting the utility of our surveillance MR imaging protocol.

The general purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the educational implications of the active involvement of ten older adults musicians in the intergenerational teaching/learning experience to ten other young musicians with economic difficulties, guests both in the same retirement Home. The specific objective is to understand if some conditions favorable to the construction of a generational bridge can be created through music and the influence that these conditions exert in removing age-related stereotypes, distorted relationships and negative attitudes between people of different generations. The "mixed" research method, phenomenological in the objective and grounded oriented in the data analysis, has facilitated the identification, in the heuristic phase, of the recurrent themes in the verbatim of the older adults interviewed. From the analysis of the data four noteworthy topics emerged: the social commitment, a sense of self-esteem and the general feeling of well-being, positive attitudes towards young people, music as a "mediating object" between different ages of life.

The goal of this study is to investigate the conceptions of learning shared by older adults and to assess the relationships of such conceptions with creativity and satisfaction with life. A sample of 322 older adults (mean age = 72 years) attending Universities of the Third Age were administered the shortened version of a questionnaire aimed at capturing opinions and feelings associated to learning, a task from the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Age, gender, schooling, occupation, marital status, and hobbies of the participants were taken into account. Factorial analyses showed that different conceptions of learning can be identified and that some of them are affected by age, gender, and the hobbies practised by the respondents. Older participants and women considered learning as an interpersonal and focused process to a larger extent. Older participants expressed negative feelings about learning, whereas women expressed positive feelings. Satisfaction with life changed according to marital status with married people scoring higher. Creative skills decreased with age and were influenced by gender, level of education, marital status, and hobbies practiced. Associations between conceptions of learning and satisfaction with life and creativity emerged. Implications for interventions addressing older adults’ well-being are discussed.

This investigation was centered on unveiling the way as lived experience of three teachers formed their bodies. For this biographical narrative method was used.The teachers did restropectionabout themelves throughinterviews, biograms, and informal talks. Later, the stories were articulated by the interpretation from the theoretical, giving a perspective to the meaning of their words. It was found a historical subject crossed by a few familiar and school practices permeated the installed speeches.Narrate this experience allowed think the place that the teachers occupy in their formation and the relation between investigation and formation.

Abstract Background The use of drugs in the elderly is very extensive because of the frequent occurrence of chronic diseases. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) commonly occur in geriatric patients receiving multiple therapeutic regimens. In the literature, little attention has been given to ADRs in the elderly, and particularly to allergic reactions. Objective The aim of the present study is to provide data on possible inappropriate prescriptions in the elderly in relation to allergic reactions and to identify a list of drugs which are likely inducers of allergic reactions. Methods We retrospectively evaluated ADRs in patients referring to Immunoallergy Unit of Hospital Policlinico in Bari on the basis of Beers criteria. Among adverse reactions, hypersensitivity reactions were extracted and a comparison between different age groups was assessed. Results Out of 823 patients with ADRs, in 30.6% hypersensitivity drug reactions (HDR) were diagnosed. Data about drug intake, comorbidities and clinical presentation were collected, aiming to identify possible risk factors. An evaluation of drugs most commonly involved was assessed. Conclusions HDR are reported to represent 5–10% of all ADRs, while in our study population the prevalence was about 30%. This suggests the need to develop strategies to minimize the incidence of drug allergy in the elderly, as well to reduce the phenomenon of inappropriate prescriptions.

There is a growing interest in transplanting corals onto the intertidal section of artificial coastal defences (e.g., seawalls) as an ecological engineering strategy to enhance biodiversity on urban shores. However, this inevitably results in exposure to the harsh environmental conditions associated with emersion (aerial exposure). Although the effects of a multitude of environmental stressors on corals have been examined, their photophysiological and gene expression responses to emersion stress remain understudied, as does the among-genotype variation in these responses. In this study, we conducted an in situ experiment to test the effects of increased daily emersion duration on a locally common intertidal coral, Dipsastraea cf. lizardensis. Coral fragments (n = 3) from five genotypically distinct colonies were subjected to two treatments: (1) increased daily emersion duration (~4.5 h d−1) and, (2) control (~3 h d−1) for three consecutive days during spring low tide. We examined the post-experimental photophysiological responses and expression level of a stress-associated gene, Hsp16. Relative to the controls, coral fragments that were exposed to longer daily emersion duration displayed significantly reduced effective quantum yield, while endosymbiont density varied significantly among genotypes across the experimental conditions. We found no significant differences in chlorophyll a concentration and Hsp16 gene expression level, suggesting that changes in these processes may be gradual and the duration of treatment that the corals were subjected to is likely within their tolerance limits. Taken together, it appears that D. cf. lizardensis displays substantial capacity to cope with sup-optimal conditions associated with emersion which makes it a promising candidate for transplantation onto intertidal seawalls. However, within-species variation in their stress response indicates that not all genotypes respond similarly to emersion, and this should be taken into account when selecting donor colonies for transplantation.

Purpose: Neurovascular injuries and hand ischemia can occur in up to 20% of cases of supracondylar fractures of the humerus (SCH) in children, and their management is still controversial. Case report: We report a case of a brachial artery acute occlusion related to a SCH fracture in a child, successfully treated by endovascular implantation of a bioresorbable vascular scaffold. Conclusions: Bioresorbable vascular stent represents an alternative solution in treatment of traumatic children vascular lesions.

Corals, together with their endosymbiotic Symbiodiniaceae, are known to exhibit a suite of mechanisms for survival under stressful conditions. However, exactly how the host animal responds to varying environmental conditions remains unclear. In this study, we tested two relevant environmental factors that can have deleterious effects on corals: heat and sediment. We examined among-genotype responses of Pocillopora acuta to these factors with RNA-Seq in concert with widely-used tools for assessing the physiological conditions of corals. Heat and sediment treatments were applied in a 2 × 2 crossed experimental design: (1) ∼30°C without sediment (control, “C”), (2) ∼30°C with sediment (sediment-only, “S”), (3) ∼32°C without sediment (heat-only, “H”), (4) ∼32°C with sediment (heat + sediment, “H+S”) over four consecutive days (3-h daily exposure) in ex situ aquarium conditions. A clear differentiation in gene expression patterns was observed in corals exposed to heat alone and to heat with sediment, relative to the control treatment. Few transcripts (∼3) were found to be differentially expressed for corals exposed to sediment only. The greater impact of heat was supported by photo-physiological measurements that showed significant effects on maximum quantum yield and average symbiont density among genotypes of P. acuta. The combined effect of heat and sediment caused a greater reduction in average symbiont density than the effect of sediment alone. Furthermore, “H+S” disrupted the ability of corals to maintain processes involving assembly and disassembly of cilium which suggests a synergistic effect between the two factors. We also found that host-specific genes which were expressed differentially may not be related to their interactions with algal symbionts. Rather, these genes are involved in a variety of biological functions including, but not limited to, cilium biogenesis and degradation, cilia motility, innate and adaptive immune responses, cell adhesion and bone mineralization, and processes involved in the cell cycle. These results reflect the complex response of the host alone. Overall, our findings indicate that acute heat stress in tandem with sediment can depress photo-physiological performance and trigger considerable changes in host gene expression.

Vivemos atualmente em um mundo cada vez mais imagético, onde as imagens são utilizadas como linguagem não verbal para os mais diversos interesses. Considerando a facilidade de se obter uma fotografia e os muitos sentidos que nela podemos encontrar, entendemos que essa linguagem pode ser um meio de ler o espaço geográfico, apresentando-se como texto e não apenas como ilustração para o ensino de geografia. Sendo assim, este trabalho visa experimentar uma aproximação entre linguagem artística fotográfica e linguagem cientifica geográfica, observando como diferentes grupos com faixas etárias distintas leem o espaço geográfico através de fotografias. Tendo como foco o ambiente escolar, temos em vista a necessidade de se trabalhar os diversos meios imagéticos que estão cada vez mais presentes nos materiais didáticos do ensino de geografia. Apresentamos então, como proposta, uma experimentação em que alunos do ensino fundamental e médio irão fotografar aquilo que para eles representa a cidade. A análise será realizada observando possíveis diferenças e/ou aspectos comuns nas fotografias de acordo com a faixa etária dos grupos de alunos, procurando descobrir como o espaço geográfico vem sendo lido pelos alunos através de imagens e como esta experimentação pode contribuir no ensino básico da disciplina de geografia.

The ability of corals to withstand changes in their surroundings is a critical survival mechanism for coping with environmental stress. While many studies have examined responses of the coral holobiont to stressful conditions, its capacity to reverse responses and recover when the stressor is removed is not well-understood. In this study, we investigated among-colony responses of Pocillopora acuta from two sites with differing distance to the mainland (Kusu (closer to the mainland) and Raffles Lighthouse (further from the mainland)) to heat stress through differential expression analysis of target genes and quantification of photophysiological metrics. We then examined how these attributes were regulated after the stressor was removed to assess the recovery potential of P. acuta. The fragments that were subjected to heat stress (2 °C above ambient levels) generally exhibited significant reduction in their endosymbiont densities, but the extent of recovery following stress removal varied depending on natal site and colony. There were minimal changes in chl a concentration and maximum quantum yield (Fv/Fm, the proportion of variable fluorescence (Fv) to maximum fluorescence (Fm)) in heat-stressed corals, suggesting that the algal endosymbionts’ Photosystem II was not severely compromised. Significant changes in gene expression levels of selected genes of interest (GOI) were observed following heat exposure and stress removal among sites and colonies, including Actin, calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type IV (Camk4), kinesin-like protein (KIF9), and small heat shock protein 16.1 (Hsp16.1). The most responsive GOIs were Actin, a major component of the cytoskeleton, and the adaptive immune-related Camk4 which both showed significant reduction following heat exposure and subsequent upregulation during the recovery phase. Our findings clearly demonstrate specific responses of P. acuta in both photophysiological attributes and gene expression levels, suggesting differential capacity of P. acuta corals to tolerate heat stress depending on the colony, so that certain colonies may be more resilient than others.

La finalità generale del lavoro è di indagare il rapporto tra Capability Approach e Lifelong Learning; gli obiettivi specifici consistono nell’applicazione del Capability Approach all’educazione allo sviluppo sostenibile e alla cittadinanza economica, globale e trasformativa. Inoltre, la descrizione teorica del potenziale euristico del Capability Approach nella concettualizzazione del Lifelong Learning, dell’educazione allo sviluppo sostenibile, della cittadinanza economica, globale e trasformativa è utile nell’individuazione delle specifiche ricadute educative. Attraverso la Capability Approach, le esperienze educative si connotano come eventi personali, sociali e professionali più olistici e multidimensionali. Nello specifico, la Capability Approach si presenta come struttura in grado di interpretare la capacità di una comunità di adattarsi ai cambiamenti e di contestualizzare i conflitti ambientali, individuando percorsi educativi utili al superamento di ogni forma di disuguaglianza, dovuta a esacerbate politiche e pratiche di massimizzazione. Ispirarsi ai principi della Capability Approach significa favorire lo sviluppo di capacità e comportamenti necessari per essere finanziariamente prudenti, socialmente consapevoli ed eticamente responsabili negli affari, nelle relazioni e nei confronti dell’ambiente.

Le mot hybride, employé aussi bien comme adjectif que comme substantif, a pendant longtemps été accompagné d’une connotation négative, véhiculant des idées de bizarrerie, de bâtardise, voire de monstruosité. L’objectif de cet article est de parcourir l’histoire et l’évolution de ce mot qui, dans nos sociétés contemporaines, apparaît dans de nombreux domaines spécialisés avec des connotations souvent positives, allant dans le sens de l’innovation et du progrès.

Nine new records of flowering plants are reported for Morelos state, Mexico. Most of the species occur at the Biological Corridor Chichinautzin and the Biosphere Reserve Sierra of Huautla, located at north and south of Morelos state, respectively. A brief diagnosis, phenology, notes and illustrations are included. These records are the outcome of floristic studies carried out by the authors in both natural reserves.

Background: The Amaranthaceae family has a cosmopolitan geographic distribution, with 174 genera and about 2050 to 2500 species is the most diverse family within the order Caryophyllales, and includes about 50 % of species of eudicotiledóneas with C4 photosynthesis. Its species live mainly in arid environments, saline habitats and areas of disturbance, many are common weeds. Questions: How many species of Amaranthaceae family are present in the state of Aguascalientes and where distributed? Species studied: Species of Amaranthaceae family present in the state of Aguascalientes. Study site and dates: Aguascalientes, Mexico. From September 2012 to August 2014. Methodology: Specimens were collected in the field and were identified using especialized literature. Material was revised in various national herbaria. distribution maps were drawn. Results: In the study area this family is represented by 11 genera and 29 species, eight of these are new records for the state of Aguascalientes and one for Mexico, eighteen are reported as weeds and six are introduced species and naturalized in the state. The genera with more species are Amaranthus and Iresine, with five and six species respectively. Conclusions: This work expands our understanding of plant resources present in Aguascalientes, as well as the distribution and wealth of the Amaranthaceae family in Mexico.