Challenges and solutions for autism in academic geosciences [PDF]
Researcher diversity promotes research excellence. But academia is widely perceived as inaccessible to those who work in non-stereotypical ways, and disabled researchers are consequently chronically under-represented within higher education. The barriers
Johnson, Jessica H., Taylor, Nicola C.
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Diagnosis of von Willebrand disease in Argentina: a single institution experience [PDF]
von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common autosomal bleeding disorder, mostlyinherited as dominant trait. VWD is due to deficiency/abnormality of von Willebrand factor (VWF).
Blanco, Alicia Noemi +5 more
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Platelets promote macrophage polarization toward pro-inflammatory phenotype and increase survival of septic mice [PDF]
We investigated the contribution of human platelets to macrophage effector properties in the presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), as well as the beneficial effects and time frame for platelet transfusion in septic animals.
Carestia, Agostina +9 more
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Supervision and Early Career Work Experiences of Estonian Humanities Researchers under the Conditions of Project-based Funding [PDF]
We analyze a series of interviews with Estonian humanities researchers to explore topics related to the beginning of academic careers and the relationships with supervisors and mentors.
Eigi, Jaana +3 more
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Expanding the parameters of academia [PDF]
This paper draws on qualitative data gathered from two studies funded by the UK Leadership Foundation for Higher Education to examine the expansion of academic identities in higher education.
A Giddens +38 more
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The Rewards of Female Fascism in Franco's New State : the Recompensas Y of the Sección Femenina de la Falange 1939-1945 [PDF]
I gratefully acknowledge the generous assistance of The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland which awarded me a grant to consult the SF archives in the Real Academia de Historia in Madrid during the preparation of this article.
Biggane, Julia
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Restoring Conjunctival Tolerance by Topical Nuclear Factor–κB Inhibitors Reduces Preservative-Facilitated Allergic Conjunctivitis in Mice [PDF]
Purpose.: To evaluate the role of nuclear factor–κB (NF-κB) activation in eye drop preservative toxicity and the effect of topical NF-κB inhibitors on preservative-facilitated allergic conjunctivitis.
Gabelloni, María Laura +6 more
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Consequences of the Lack of IL-10 in Different Endotoxin Effects and its Relationship With Glucocorticoids [PDF]
Sepsis constitutes one of the major causes of death in ICUs. In sepsis induced by gram-negative, although lipopolysaccharide (LPS) initially induces an exacerbated secretion of proinflammatory cytokines leading to endotoxic shock and death resembling a ...
Barrientos, Gabriela Laura +10 more
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Nucleosomes and neutrophil extracellular traps in septic and burn patients [PDF]
NETosis is a host defense mechanism associated with inflammation and tissue damage. Experimental models show that platelets and von Willebrand factor (VWF) are key elements for intravascular NETosis. We determined NETosis in septic and burn patients at 1
Carestia, Agostina +8 more
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Women, know your limits: Cultural sexism in academia [PDF]
Despite the considerable advances of the feminist movement across Western societies, in Universities women are less likely to be promoted, or paid as much as their male colleagues, or even get jobs in the first place.
Atakav E +27 more
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