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2. The Causal Impact of Maternal Educational Curricula on Infant Health at Birth. Discussion Paper No. 1915
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London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom), Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), Cuevas-Ruiz, Pilar, Borra, Cristina, and Sevilla, Almudena
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We provide the first causal evidence of the returns to maternal educational curricula on offspring's health at birth. Educational programs that aim to deliver more general knowledge may potentially improve women's earning potential and maternal prenatal investment by increasing the portability of skills across occupations and improving women's ability to make informed decisions about fertility options and health behavior. We study the impacts of a comprehensive educational reform that postponed students' curriculum choices and integrated more general education into the high school system on infant health outcomes. Using a dose-response difference-in-differences (DiD) model research design applied to linked population registries, we find that the reform led to a significant reduction in the incidence of very low birth weight (less than 1,500 grams) and very preterm birth (less than 33 gestation weeks). Overall, the reform's positive effects on infant health at birth seem to be driven by increased mothers' labor market opportunities and better family planning, rather than increased ability to avoid risky behaviours or increased women's earnings via different occupational choices or assortative mating. [This report received additional funding from Fundación Ramón Areces and the Spanish National Research Plan 2017-2020.]
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- 2023
3. Online Tutoring Works: Experimental Evidence from a Program with Vulnerable Children. Discussion Paper No. 1908
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London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom), Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), Gortazar, Lucas, Hupkau, Claudia, and Roldán, Antonio
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We provide evidence from a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of a novel, 100-percent online math tutoring program, targeted at secondary school students from highly disadvantaged neighborhoods. The intensive, eight-week-long program was delivered by qualified math teachers in groups of two students during after-school hours. The intervention significantly increased standardized test scores (+0.26 SD) and end-of-year math grades (+0.48 SD), while reducing the probability of repeating the school year. The intervention also raised aspirations, as well as self-reported effort at school.
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- 2023
4. Entrepreneurship Competence in Vocational Education and Training. Case Study: Spain. Cedefop Research Paper. No. 93
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Cedefop - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Department for VET and Qualifications
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This report describes how entrepreneurship competence is embedded in vocational education and training (VET) in Spain. It complements existing knowledge with examples of methods, tools and approaches that can help policy-makers, VET providers and other stakeholders build better entrepreneurial learning ecosystems. The report is based on the research from Cedefop's study Entrepreneurship competence in VET. It is part of a series of eight national case studies (Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Austria, Finland and Sweden) and the forthcoming final report. [Dmitrijs Kulšs was responsible for the publication and research conducted under the project. Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini Srl SB (FGB) was contracted for research and services.]
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- 2023
5. How Are OECD Governments Navigating the Digital Higher Education Landscape? Evidence from a Comparative Policy Survey. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 303
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills, Nikolaj Broberg, and Gillian Golden
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Module A of the OECD Higher Education Policy Survey (HEPS) 2022 elicited information on policies to promote digitalisation of higher education in OECD member and accession countries. In total, 30 jurisdictions responded, providing comparative information on various areas of digitalisation policy, from regulation and governance to financial and human resources. The survey results provide insight into the role of public authorities in guiding, coordinating and resourcing the digital transformation of higher education institutions. The analysis and comparative tables in this working paper provide insights that can support the development of strategic digitalisation policies.
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- 2023
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6. Indicators of Inclusion in Education: A Framework for Analysis. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 300
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Directorate for Education and Skills, Cecilia Mezzanotte, and Claire Calvel
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Calls for increased monitoring and evaluation of education policies and practices have not, so far, included widespread and consistent assessments of the inclusiveness of education settings. Measuring inclusion in education has proven to be a challenging exercise, due not only to the complexity and different uses of the concept, but also to its holistic nature. Indeed, measuring inclusion implies analysing a variety of policy areas within education systems, while also considering the different roles of the system, the school and the classroom. This paper discusses the application of the input-process-outcome model to the measurement of inclusion in education, and key indicators that can be adopted by education systems and schools to this end. It makes considerations relevant to policy makers when designing indicators to measure inclusion, such as the extent of their application, the constraints related to data disaggregation and the relevance of intersectional approaches to inclusion.
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- 2023
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7. The Role of Cognitive Individual Differences in Digital versus Pen-and-Paper Writing
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Vasylets, Olena, Mellado, M. Dolores, and Plonsky, Luke
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It is unknown whether and to what extent cognitive individual differences may play different roles in paper versus computer-based second language (L2) writing. This exploratory study is a first attempt to explore this issue, focusing on the effects of working memory and language aptitude on the quality of paper versus computer-based L2 writing performance. Forty-two Spanish learners of L2 English performed a problem-solving task either digitally or on paper, took a working memory n-back test, and completed LLAMA tests to measure language aptitude. The quality of their L2 written texts was assessed in terms of complexity, accuracy and fluency (CAF) measures. The results indicated that the role of cognitive individual differences may vary depending on the writing environment.
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- 2022
8. The Making of Civic Virtues: A School-Based Experiment in Three Countries. CEP Discussion Paper No. 1830
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London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom), Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), Briole, Simon, Gurgand, Marc, Maurin, Éric, McNally, Sandra, Ruiz-Valenzuela, Jenifer, and Santín, Daniel
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With the rise of polarization and extremism, the question of how best to transmit civic virtues across generations is more acute than ever. In this paper, we test the hypothesis that schools can be the place for this transmission by empowering students and gathering them around concrete and democratically chosen objectives. We draw on an RCT implemented in a large sample of middle schools in three European countries. The evaluated program leads students to carry out collective citizenship projects in their immediate communities under the supervision of teachers trained in student-centered teaching methods. The program significantly increases student altruism, their political self-efficacy as well as the quality of their relationship with their classmates and their respect for the rules of school life (less sanctions and absenteeism). In all three countries, the benefits are greater for students with the highest level of altruism and interest in politics at baseline. Investments made at an early age appear to be complement to those made during adolescence for the production of civic virtues.
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- 2022
9. A Classroom-Based Study on the Effects of WCF on Accuracy in Pen-and-Paper versus Computer-Mediated Collaborative Writing
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González-Cruz, Belén, Cerezo, Lourdes, and Nicolás-Conesa, Florentina
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This study compared the effects of computer-mediated (CM) versus pen-and-paper (P&P) writing on written accuracy and feedback processing in tasks written and rewritten collaboratively following a pedagogical treatment in two intact authentic classrooms. The study involved 32 secondary education low-proficiency English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners writing two descriptive texts collaboratively and receiving in-class training in the identification and correction of grammatical, lexical, and mechanical errors. Participants were provided with unfocused direct error correction (EC). Error logs were used to facilitate noticing of teacher corrections (i.e., feedback processing). Dyads were required to rewrite their texts for evidence of feedback uptake. Results indicate that writing collaboratively on the computer with the availability of the Internet contributes to increased grammatical and lexical accuracy. No differences were found between writing environments regarding feedback processing or accuracy of rewritten texts.
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- 2022
10. Catching up on Lost Learning Opportunities: Research and Policy Evidence on Key Learning Recovery Strategies. OECD Education Working Papers. No. 292
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France) and Minea-Pic, Andreea
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Climate change and natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical shocks have increasingly disrupted school education around the world in recent years. Whether leading to school closures, school destructions or repeated interruptions in students' learning experiences, these external shocks have translated into lost learning opportunities for students. In this context, education systems face heightened pressure to become ever more resilient, enhance the efficiency of public spending and address emerging learning gaps. This working paper highlights key education strategies for helping students catch up on lost learning opportunities and bridge learning gaps, based on a review of research and policy evidence from OECD and non-OECD countries. It examines a range of academic strategies to address learning gaps, including: (1) adapting instructional strategies and pedagogies to individual needs; (2) extending and adapting the time of instruction; and (3) providing curricular flexibility and enabling fluid learning pathways within the school system. It provides research evidence on the effectiveness of such strategies, together with examples of their large-scale implementation and cost-effectiveness considerations. While this paper presents programmes of general interest for all countries, a separate policy brief targets learning recovery strategies for students in Ukraine.
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- 2023
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11. Collaborative Teaching Practice: Thematic Peer Group Report. Learning & Teaching Paper #18
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European University Association (EUA) (Belgium)
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This report summarises the findings of the 2022 EUA Thematic Peer Group which explored collaborative teaching practice (CTP) in higher education in detail. Based on a shared understanding of the theme agreed on by the group members, it outlines the key opportunities and potential challenges higher education institutions face in embedding CTP and provides examples of practice from the group members. Given the many inter-institutional, national and international collaborations developed during the pandemic, the group regarded the use of digital technologies as a key feature of collaborative teaching, and it therefore became a key focus of their discussions. The report identifies the various ways in which the group's members collaborate as part of their learning and teaching activities, highlights the key challenges that higher education institutions face in implementing collaborative teaching and suggests a set of recommendations for individuals, institutions and national and European-level bodies to overcome those challenges identified. The group was organised in the context of the "Supporting European universities in their strategic approaches to digital learning" (DIGI-HE) project and EUA's Learning & Teaching activities.
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- 2023
12. Freehand drawing activity: a comparison between tablet-finger vs paper&crayon throughout time.
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Paule Ruiz, MPuerto, Sánchez Santillán, Miguel, and Pérez-Pérez, Juan Ramón
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MOBILE apps , *MOTOR ability , *PORTABLE computers , *GRAPHIC arts , *PHYSIOLOGICAL adaptation , *DATA analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *DRAWING , *CLINICAL trials , *INTERVIEWING , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CHI-squared test , *CREATIVE ability , *TEACHERS , *ONLINE education , *COLLEGE teacher attitudes , *ANALYSIS of variance , *STATISTICS , *COMPARATIVE studies , *VISUAL perception , *DATA analysis software , *CHILDREN - Abstract
The apps for drawing are present in our children's life. Nevertheless, little is known about the impact of mobile technology on the freehand drawing educational activity. There are few works which are contextualised within short periods of time, with teachers who are not theirs and, in some cases, outside the children's classroom. In this paper, we are focussed on the use of technology on freehand drawing activity. Thus, we have compared the graphics produced by 4- and 5-year-old children with paper&crayon in comparison with those with tablet-finger. Children made the drawings during a planned free-drawing activity, in their ordinary classrooms, with their teachers and during five sessions. Assessment of drawings has evidenced tablet feasibility for making graphics. Nevertheless, with the passing of time, quality of graphics (tablet-finger vs paper&crayons), are nearly matched, demonstrating the low impact level technology has on this activity. In addition, if drawings are analysed specifically according to ages, results have shown that both groups have to develop adaptation strategies of visual perceptual skills and fine motor skills for the touch screen in order to obtain the same quality in the drawings made on both support types. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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13. Tuberculosis in Spain: An opinion paper.
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Moreno Guillén S, Rodríguez-Artalejo FJ, Ruiz-Galiana J, Cantón R, De Lucas Ramos P, García-Botella A, García-Lledó A, Hernández-Sampelayo T, Gómez-Pavón J, González Del Castillo J, Martín-Delgado MC, Martín Sánchez FJ, Martínez-Sellés M, Molero García JM, Santiago B, Caminero JA, Barros C, García de Viedma D, Martín C, and Bouza E
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- Humans, Child, Spain epidemiology, Antitubercular Agents therapeutic use, BCG Vaccine, Tuberculosis drug therapy, Tuberculosis epidemiology
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This document is the result of the deliberations of the Committee on Emerging Pathogens and COVID-19 of the Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid (ICOMEM) regarding the current situation of tuberculosis, particularly in Spain. We have reviewed aspects such as the evolution of its incidence, the populations currently most exposed and the health care circuits for the care of these patients in Spain. We have also discussed latent tuberculosis, the reality of extrapulmonary disease in the XXI century and the means available in daily practice for the diagnosis of both latent and active forms. The contribution of molecular biology, which has changed the perspective of this disease, was another topic of discussion. The paper tries to put into perspective both the classical drugs and their resistance figures and the availability and indications of the new ones. In addition, the reality of direct observation in the administration of antituberculosis drugs has been discussed. All this revolution is making it possible to shorten the treatment time for tuberculosis, a subject that has also been reviewed. If everything is done well, the risk of relapse of tuberculosis is small but it exists. On the other hand, many special situations have been discussed in this paper, such as tuberculosis in pediatric age and tuberculosis as a cause for concern in surgery and intensive care. The status of the BCG vaccine and its present indications as well as the future of new vaccines to achieve the old dream of eradicating this disease have been discussed. Finally, the ethical and medicolegal implications of this disease are not a minor issue and our situation in this regard has been reviewed., (©The Author 2023. Published by Sociedad Española de Quimioterapia. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).)
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- 2023
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14. Storage of chicken breast meat in paper coated with different types of hydrophobic agents.
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Peter, Anca, Mihaly Cozmuta, Leonard, Nicula, Camelia, Mihaly Cozmuta, Anca, Drazic, Goran, Peñas, Antonio, Kamgang Nzekoue, Franks, Huang, Xiaohui, Sagratini, Gianni, and Silvi, Stefania
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POLYETHYLENE films ,VAPOR barriers ,BIOGENIC amines ,PACKAGING materials ,PROTEOLYSIS ,PAPER bags - Abstract
Chicken meat is well known for its high nutritional value. Its shelf life is short, due to the pronounced perishability, even under refrigeration. Paper bags are usually used as packaging materials, due to their biodegradability. The main negative aspect concerning paper is its high porosity and low moisture barrier. In this regard, it has to be coated/modified with efficient moisture barrier materials. The storage of chicken breast meat wrapped in four types of paper‐based materials currently in use in Romania (RO), Italy (IT), Spain (SP) and Slovenia (SLO) is reported. RO and IT are paper coated with polyethylene (PE) film, SP is waxed paper, and SLO is paper modified with hydrophobized starch. The influence of the coating film on the organoleptical, biochemical and microbiological characteristics of the chicken breast meat stored at 4°C was the aim of the study. The mathematical modelling revealed two aspects: (1) the stability period in which the meat safe for consumption is in the range 1.92–2.18 days in the case of all paper types, and (2) cadaverine, the amine generated by protein degradation, is a less sensitive indicator of the meat alteration than microbial growth. The papers coated with PE (RO and IT samples) and with hydrophobized starch (SLO paper) were packaging materials more efficient that the waxed paper (SP sample). The polyethylene film reduced the conversion of putrescine into spermidine in a higher extent than wax. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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15. Characterization of Cellulose Derived from Invasive Alien Species Plant Waste for Application in the Papermaking Industry: Physic-Mechanical, Optical, and Chemical Property Analysis.
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Iglesias, Antía, Cancela, Ángeles, Soler Baena, Ana, and Sánchez, Ángel
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INTRODUCED species ,INTRODUCED plants ,PAPER industry ,ANALYTICAL chemistry ,CHEMICAL properties ,EUCALYPTUS - Abstract
Featured Application: Papermaking industry and technology. Innovative applications of vegetal residues. This study examines the potential of four invasive plant species, both arboreal and herbaceous, within the riparian forest of the Umia River in Galicia, a common ecosystem in northern Spain. These invasive species (Arundo donax, Phytolacca americana, Eucalyptus globulus, and Tradescantia fluminensis) were collected and assessed for their suitability as an alternative source of pulp and paper materials for the paper industry to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with conventional cellulose fiber production from harmful monocultures. Cellulosic material from leaves, bark, and/or stems of each of the selected species was isolated from lignin and hemicelluloses through kraft pulping processes. Resulted fibers and pulps were analyzed visually, morphologically, chemically, and mechanically to evaluate their papermaking properties. To compare these properties with those of commercially available pulp, test sheets were concurrently produced using commercial bleached Eucalyptus cellulose. The findings reveal that the employed fibers exhibit promising characteristics for artistic paper production. Regarding the pulp, two refining times were tested in a PFI machine, and the Schopper–Riegler degree was measured. Paper sheets underwent various tests to determine thickness, basis weight, apparent volume, apparent density, permeability, and chemical composition, as well as microscopic optical and morphological properties. The fibers obtained from the waste derived from the removal of invasive exotic species and biodiversity control present a viable and intriguing alternative for decentralized paper production, yielding noteworthy results for the creative sector. This research highlights the potential of harnessing invasive species for sustainable and innovative paper manufacturing practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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16. Analysis of shared research data in Spanish scientific papers about COVID‐19: A first approach.
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Cerda‐Cosme, Roxana and Méndez, Eva
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PUBLISHING ,COVID-19 ,RESEARCH methodology ,QUALITATIVE research ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDICAL research - Abstract
During the coronavirus pandemic, changes in the way science is done and shared occurred, which motivates meta‐research to help understand science communication in crises and improve its effectiveness. The objective is to study how many Spanish scientific papers on COVID‐19 published during 2020 share their research data. Qualitative and descriptive study applying nine attributes: (a) availability, (b) accessibility, (c) format, (d) licensing, (e) linkage, (f) funding, (g) editorial policy, (h) content, and (i) statistics. We analyzed 1,340 papers, 1,173 (87.5%) did not have research data. A total of 12.5% share their research data of which 2.1% share their data in repositories, 5% share their data through a simple request, 0.2% do not have permission to share their data, and 5.2% share their data as supplementary material. There is a small percentage that shares their research data; however, it demonstrates the researchers' poor knowledge on how to properly share their research data and their lack of knowledge on what is research data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. PERSPECTIVES ON THE QUALITY OF INTERPRETING AND THE ROLE OF INTERPRETERS WORKING IN ASYLUM-SEEKING CONTEXTS IN SPAIN.
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Blasco Mayor, María Jesús
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CAREER development ,CONSCIOUSNESS raising ,POLITICAL refugees ,TRANSLATORS ,SOCIAL psychologists ,HUMAN rights - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Language & Law / Revista de Llengua i Dret is the property of Revista de Llengua i Dret and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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18. Strategic discussion on funding and access to therapies targeting rare diseases in Spain: an expert consensus paper.
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Zozaya N, Villaseca J, Abdalla F, Ancochea A, Málaga I, Trapero-Bertran M, Martín-Sobrino N, Delgado O, Ferré P, and Hidalgo-Vega A
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- Humans, Consensus, Health Services Accessibility, Spain, Quality of Life, Rare Diseases drug therapy
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Background: In recent years, significant advances have been made in the field of rare diseases (RDs). However, there is a large number of RDs without specific treatment and half of these treatments have public funding in Spain. The aim of the FINEERR project was to carry out a multidisciplinary strategic discussion on the challenge of funding and access to RD-targeted drugs in Spain, in order to agree on specific proposals for medium-term improvement and hence support decision-making in the Spanish National Healthcare System (SNHS)., Results: The FINEERR Project was organized around a CORE Advisory Committee, which provided an overview, agreed on the design and scope of the project, and selected the members within each of four working groups (WG). Overall, 40 experts discussed and reached a consensus on different relevant aspects, such as conditioning factors for initial funding and access, evaluation and access to RD-targeted therapies, funding of these therapies, and implementation of a new funding and access model. From these meetings, 50 proposals were defined and classified by their level of relevance according to the experts. A descriptive analysis of responses was performed for each proposal. Thereafter, experts completed another questionnaire where they ranked the 25 most relevant proposals according to their level of feasibility of being implemented in the SNHS. The most relevant and feasible proposals were to improve: process of referral of patients with RDs, control over monitoring mechanisms, and communication between healthcare professionals and patients., Conclusions: The FINEERR project may provide a starting point for stakeholders involved in the process of funding and access to RD-targeted therapies in Spain to provide the necessary resources and implement measures to improve both the quality of life and life expectancy of patients with RDs., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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- 2023
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19. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment of onco-hematologic patients: a discussion paper.
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Bouza E, Martin M, Alés JE, Aragonés N, Barragán B, de la Cámara R, Del Pozo JL, García-Gutiérrez V, García-Sanz R, Gracia D, Guillem V, Jiménez-Yuste V, Martin-Delgado MC, Martínez J, López R, Rodríguez-Lescure A, Ruiz Galiana J, Sureda AM, Tejerina-Picado F, Trilla A, Zapatero A, Palomo E, and San-Miguel J
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- Humans, Pandemics prevention & control, Spain epidemiology, Vaccination, COVID-19 Testing, COVID-19 diagnosis, Hematologic Neoplasms complications
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We do not know the precise figure for solid organ tumors diagnosed each year in Spain and it is therefore difficult to calculate whether there has been a decrease in cancer diagnoses as a consequence of the pandemic. Some indirect data suggest that the pandemic has worsened the stage at which some non-hematological neoplasms are diagnosed. Despite the lack of robust evidence, oncology patients seem more likely to have a poor outcome when they contract COVID-19. The antibody response to infection in cancer patients will be fundamentally conditioned by the type of neoplasia present, the treatment received and the time of its administration. In patients with hematological malignancies, the incidence of infection is probably similar or lower than in the general population, due to the better protective measures adopted by the patients and their environment. The severity and mortality of COVID-19 in patients with hematologic malignancies is clearly higher than the general population. Since the immune response to vaccination in hematologic patients is generally worse than in comparable populations, alternative methods of prevention must be established in these patients, as well as actions for earlier diagnosis and treatment. Campaigns for the early diagnosis of malignant neoplasms must be urgently resumed, post-COVID manifestations should be monitored, collaboration with patient associations is indisputable and it is urgent to draw the right conclusions to improve our preparedness to fight against possible future catastrophes., (©The Author 2022. Published by Sociedad Española de Quimioterapia. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).)
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- 2023
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20. Update of the prevention and isolation measure recommendations against SARS-COV-2 in dialysis units of Spain: A position paper of the Spanish Society of Nephrology Council.
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de Sequera P, Quiroga B, and Goicoechea M
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- Humans, SARS-CoV-2, Spain epidemiology, COVID-19 Vaccines, Renal Dialysis, COVID-19 prevention & control, Nephrology
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SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has changed across the last two years. The development and approval of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and the emergence of new variants has opened up a new scenario. On this regard, Spanish Society of Nephrology (S.E.N.) Council considers that an update of the previous recommendations should be performed. In the present statement, and taking into account the current epidemiological situation, are included updated recommendations of protection and isolation for patients on dialysis programs., (Copyright © 2022 Sociedad Española de Nefrología. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2022
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21. The Top 100 Most Cited Scientific Papers in the Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Category of Web of Science: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis.
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Hernández-González V, Carné-Torrent JM, Jové-Deltell C, Pano-Rodríguez Á, and Reverter-Masia J
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- Bibliometrics, France, Germany, Spain, Occupational Health
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(1) Background: The main basis for the public recognition of the merits of scientists has always been the system of scientific publications and citations. Our goal is to identify and analyze the most cited articles in the Public, Environmental & Occupational Health category. (2) Methods: We searched the Web of Science for all articles published in the "Public, Environmental & Occupational Health" category up to March 2022 and selected the 100 most cited articles. We recorded the number of citations, the journal, the year of publication, quartile, impact factor, institution, country, authors, topic, type of publication and collaborations. (3) Results: 926,665 documents were analyzed. The top 100 had 401,620 citations. The journal with the most articles was the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology and the one with the highest number of citations was Medical Care. The year with the highest number of articles in the top 100 was 1998. The country with the highest percentage of publications was the USA and the most productive institution was Harvard. The most frequent keywords were bias, quality, and extension. The largest collaboration node was between the USA, Canada, Germany, Spain, Australia, France, and Sweden. (4) Conclusions: This bibliometric study on Public, Environmental & Occupational Health provides valuable information not only to identify topics of interest in the analyzed category, but also to identify the differences in the topics they study.
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- 2022
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22. A strategic reflection for the management and implementation of CAR-T therapy in Spain: an expert consensus paper.
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Zozaya N, Villaseca J, Abdalla F, Calleja MA, Díez-Martín JL, Estévez J, García-Sanz R, Martínez-López J, Sierra J, Vera R, and Hidalgo-Vega A
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- Consensus, Humans, Immunotherapy, Adoptive, Spain, Hematologic Neoplasms, Receptors, Chimeric Antigen
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CAR-T cell therapy represents a therapeutic revolution in the prognosis and treatment of patients with certain types of hematological cancer. However, they also pose new challenges in the healthcare, regulatory and financial fields. The aim of the RET-A project was to undertake a strategic reflection on the management of CAR-T therapies within the Spanish National Health System, to agree on recommendations that will help to better deal with the new context introduced by these cell therapies in the present and in the future. This think tank involved 40 key agents and opinion leaders. The experts identified three great challenges for implementing advanced therapies in Spain: therapeutic individualisation, with a multidisciplinary approach; acceleration of access times, by minimizing bureaucracy; and increase in the number of centers qualified to manage the CAR-T therapies in the NHS. The experts agreed on the ideal criteria for designating those qualified centers. They also agreed on a comprehensive CAR-T care pathway with the timings and roles which would ideally be involved in each part of the process., (© 2022. The Author(s).)
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- 2022
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23. Allergen Content of Therapeutic Preparations for Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy of European Paper Wasp Venom Allergy.
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Grosch, Johannes, Lesur, Antoine, Kler, Stéphanie, Bernardin, François, Dittmar, Gunnar, Francescato, Elisabetta, Hewings, Simon J., Jakwerth, Constanze A., Zissler, Ulrich M., Heath, Matthew D., Ollert, Markus, Kramer, Matthias F., Hilger, Christiane, Bilò, Maria Beatrice, Schmidt-Weber, Carsten B., and Blank, Simon
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ALLERGENS , *SNAKE venom , *VENOM , *ALLERGENIC extracts , *WASPS , *IMMUNOTHERAPY , *LIQUID chromatography-mass spectrometry , *VENOM hypersensitivity - Abstract
Allergy to Polistes dominula (European paper wasp) venom is of particular relevance in Southern Europe, potentially becoming a threat in other regions in the near future, and can be effectively cured by venom immunotherapy (VIT). As allergen content in extracts may vary and have an impact on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, the aim was to compare five therapeutic preparations for VIT of P. dominula venom allergy available in Spain. Products from five different suppliers were analyzed by SDS-PAGE and LC-MS/MS and compared with a reference venom sample. Three products with P. dominula venom and one product with a venom mixture of American Polistes species showed a comparable band pattern in SDS-PAGE as the reference sample and the bands of the major allergens phospholipase A1 and antigen 5 were assignable. The other product, which consists of a mixture of American Polistes species, exhibited the typical band pattern in one, but not in another sample from a second batch. All annotated P. dominula allergens were detected at comparable levels in LC-MS/MS analysis of products containing P. dominula venom. Due to a lack of genomic information on the American Polistes species, the remaining products were not analyzed by this method. The major Polistes allergens were present in comparable amounts in the majority, but not in all investigated samples of venom preparations for VIT of P. dominula venom allergy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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24. Geographic Distribution, Number, and Types of Papers Published in International Cytopathology Journals in the Last 5.5 Years: A Preliminary Study.
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Yaprak Bayrak B and Paksoy N
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- China, Germany, Humans, Italy, Spain, Periodicals as Topic
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Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the geographic distribution and number of papers published in international and Science Citation Index (SCI)-indexed cytology journals based on their country of origin., Materials and Methods: A country-based geographic analysis of studies published over a 5.5-year period from January 2016 to June 2021 in 5 cytopathology journals indexed as SCI and SCI-E with an impact factor higher than 1 (Cancer Cytopathology, Cytopathology, Diagnostic Cytopathology, Acta Cytologica, and CytoJournal) and papers categorized as "original" and "other" was performed., Results: A total of 3,063 papers were found, with 1,466 (47.8%) categorized as "original" papers and 1,597 (52.1%) designated as "other" papers. These papers were submitted from 62 different countries. The five countries with the greatest number of papers were the USA (38.4%), India (16.8%), Japan (7.4%), Italy (5.5%), and Brazil (3.1%). A general subgroup analysis was also performed on the original studies without a country breakdown. Cytomorphological, cytomorphological-immunohistochemical, and molecular assessments compose 38.5%, 45.7%, and 15% of the subgroups, respectively., Conclusion: The number of academic papers originating from developing countries in the field of cytopathology has increased in recent years. Although most scientific papers are produced in developed countries, the rate in these countries is much lower than that in some developing countries as the rate of academic growth in developed countries has stabilized. Despite the widespread and sophisticated implementation of cytology in daily practice in Western European countries outside the UK, such as Germany and the Netherlands, and in Scandinavian countries and other developed countries, such as Australia and Canada, these countries rank in the middle to lower end of countries producing cytology papers. Meanwhile, there has been an increase in the number of cytology papers published by authors from Southern European countries, such as Italy (ranked 4th) and Spain (ranked 6th), and Turkey (ranked 8th). There is a remarkable increase in cytology papers originating from Asia, particularly India, Japan, and China., Summary: We aimed to present a basic survey of the geographic distribution of manuscript submissions to high-impact cytopathology journals and to point out emerging trends in cytology utilization and basic research. However, our results show that the landscape of cytology is changing and suggest geographic regions that are ripe for the production of novel "points of view" and new research findings., (© 2022 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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25. Chronic pancreatitis for the clinician. Part 1: Etiology and diagnosis. Interdisciplinary position paper of the Societat Catalana de Digestologia and the Societat Catalana de Pàncrees.
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Molero X, Ayuso JR, Balsells J, Boadas J, Busquets J, Casteràs A, Concepción M, Cuatrecasas M, Fernàndez Esparrach G, Fort E, Garcia Borobia F, Ginès À, Ilzarbe L, Loras C, Masachs M, Merino X, Olsina JJ, Puig-Diví V, Salord S, Serrano T, and Vaquero EC
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- Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Liver Cirrhosis diagnosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pain Measurement methods, Pancreatic Function Tests methods, Pancreatic Neoplasms diagnosis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst diagnosis, Pancreatitis, Chronic pathology, Risk Factors, Societies, Medical, Spain, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Ultrasonography, Pancreatitis, Chronic diagnosis, Pancreatitis, Chronic etiology
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Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic fibroinflammatory disease of the pancreas with prevalence around 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. It appears to originate from diverse and yet mixed etiological factors. It shows highly variable presenting features, complication types and disease progression rates. Treatment options are as wide as the multiple personalized scenarios the disease might exhibit at a given time point. Some medical societies have developed guidelines for diagnosis and treatment based on scientific evidence. Although these efforts are to be acknowledged, the gathered level of evidence for any topic is usually low and, therefore, recommendations tend to be vague or weak. In the present series of position papers on chronic pancreatitis from the Societat Catalana de Digestologia and the Societat Catalana de Pàncrees we aimed at providing defined position statements for the clinician based on updated review of published literature and on interdisciplinary expert agreement. The final goal is to propose the use of common terminology and rational diagnostic/therapeutic circuits based on current knowledge. To this end 51 sections related to chronic pancreatitis were reviewed by 21 specialists from 6 different fields to generate 88 statements altogether. Statements were designed to harmonize concepts or delineate recommendations. Part 1 of this paper series discusses topics on aetiology and diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. Main clinical features are abdominal pain, exocrine and endocrine insufficiency and symptoms derived from complications. Some patients remain symptom-free. Diagnosis (definitive, probable or uncertain) should be based on objective data obtained from imaging, histology, or functional tests., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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26. Normative data and standardization of an international protocol for the evaluation of metacognition in Spanish-speaking university students: A cross-cultural analysis.
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Gutierrez de Blume, Antonio P., Montoya Londoño, Diana Marcela, Daset, Lilián, Cuadro, Ariel, Molina Delgado, Mauricio, Morán Núñez, Olivia, García de la Cadena, Claudia, Beltrán Navarro, María Beatríz, Arias Trejo, Natalia, Ramirez Balmaceda, Ana, Jiménez Rodríguez, Virginia, Puente Ferreras, Aníbal, Urquijo, Sebastián, Arias, Walter Lizandro, Rivera, Laura Inés, Schulmeyer, Marion, and Rivera-Sanchez, Jesus
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CROSS-cultural studies ,METACOGNITION ,SPANISH-speaking students ,REFERENCE values ,COLLEGE students ,PAPER arts - Abstract
A deeper understanding of what factors influence metacognition has never become more pressing than in today's digital era, in which information flows constantly and quickly. To this end, the present study explored the role of culture in mediating how individuals experience metacognitive phenomena. For this purpose, the International Group on Metacognition (IGM) developed a rigorous standard international protocol to measure metacognition in Spanish-speaking university students (N = 1,461) in 12 cultures in Latin-America and Spain, employing both a subjective measure of metacognitive awareness (the Metacognitive Awareness Inventory [MAI]) and various metrics of objective metacognitive monitoring across three domains of learning—vocabulary, probabilities (mathematical reasoning), and paper folding (visual-spatial reasoning). Data were subsequently compared across the various cultures with subjective metacognitive awareness and the raw frequencies of the four mutually exclusive cells of the 2 × 2 performance/judgment array as outcomes. Results revealed significant differences regarding both macro-level components of subjective metacognitive awareness, knowledge and regulation of cognition. Further, significant and meaningful differences emerged for the raw frequencies of the four mutually exclusive cells as a function of culture, especially for vocabulary, in which differences among cultures emerged for all four cells. Implications for metacognitive research, theory, and practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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27. Social life cycle assessment based on input-output analysis of the Portuguese pulp and paper sector.
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Costa, Daniele, Quinteiro, Paula, Pereira, Valdecy, and Dias, Ana Cláudia
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PRODUCT life cycle assessment , *PAPER pulp , *INPUT-output analysis , *SCIENTIFIC literature , *EMPLOYMENT statistics , *SOCIAL impact - Abstract
Social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) is a tool to address social impacts from a life cycle perspective. This work presents the first S-LCA of the Portuguese pulp and paper sector. It presents the social risks and the positive social impacts of the sector, which have not been extensively covered in the scientific literature. Two different approaches were used to compile the social life cycle inventory based on input-output analysis. Approach 1 was based on impact analysis of changes in added value. Approach 2 was based on structural path analysis, supporting the disaggregation by production levels (or tiers). The functional unit was the production of 1 United States Dollar in the Portuguese pulp and paper sector. In the social life cycle impact assessment, the social risk assessment was conducted using the Social Hotspots Database. The positive impacts were addressed considering indicators of employment and remuneration, namely total employment, number of employees, labor compensation, and compensation of employees. Based on Approach 1, the results of the social risks showed the Portuguese pulp and paper industry, commerce and forestry sectors, and the Spanish forestry sector as the critical sectors. Based on Approach 2, Portugal and Spain continued to be the countries having the greatest social risks. Other contributions of countries were identified at different production levels, particularly China in tier 3. In both approaches, the stakeholder category 'worker' was the most critical. Regarding the positive social impacts, Approach 1 showed that Portugal and Spain contribute to the highest employment level linked to the pulp and paper, commerce, and forestry sectors. Approach 2 supported the differentiation of employment and remuneration at different production levels. Tier 2 (direct suppliers) presented the highest employment level and persons engaged and the lowest remuneration level. The results showed that Approach 1 provides a faster and more aggregated assessment of social risks and positive social impacts. Furthermore, Approach 2 allowed a more detailed evaluation, providing a better understanding of the social risks and positive social impacts on the supply chain. Thus, Approach 2 is encouraged for different applications since it produces a better understanding of where social risks and positive social impacts occur, providing better guidance for corrective measures and decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. LA UNIVERSIDAD DIGITAL: APROXIMACIÓN A UN ANÁLISIS CRÍTICO DE LOS PLANES DE TRANSFORMACIÓN DIGITAL DE LAS UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS ESPAÑOLAS.
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Castañeda, Linda, Esteve-Mon, Francesc, and Adell, Jordi
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DIGITAL transformation ,DIGITAL technology ,ELECTRONIC paper ,PUBLIC universities & colleges ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,UNIVERSITY rankings - Abstract
Copyright of Profesorado: Revista de Currículum y Formación del Profesorado is the property of Profesorado: Revista de Curriculum y Formacion del Profesorado and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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29. The current role of influencers in public relations: Comparing Spain and the USA.
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Máiz-Bar, Carmen and Abuín-Penas, Javier
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PUBLIC relations ,STRATEGIC communication ,CORPORATE communications ,PRIVATE companies ,PUBLIC companies ,SPANISH literature - Abstract
Copyright of Analisi: Quaderns de Comunicacio i Cultura is the property of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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30. Quality in diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the detection and surveillance of gastric cancer precursor lesions: Position paper of AEG, SEED and SEAP.
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Fernández-Esparrach G, Marín-Gabriel JC, Díez Redondo P, Núñez H, Rodríguez de Santiago E, Rosón P, Calvet X, Cuatrecasas M, Cubiella J, Moreira L, Pardo López ML, Pérez Aisa Á, and Sanz Anquela JM
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- Anesthesia, Delphi Technique, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal methods, Humans, Premedication, Societies, Medical, Spain, Consensus, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal standards, Precancerous Conditions diagnostic imaging, Stomach Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
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This position paper, sponsored by the Asociación Española de Gastroenterología [Spanish Association of Gastroenterology], the Sociedad Española de Endoscopia Digestiva [Spanish Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society] and the Sociedad Española de Anatomía Patológica [Spanish Anatomical Pathology Society], aims to establish recommendations for performing an high quality upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the screening of gastric cancer precursor lesions (GCPL) in low-incidence populations, such as the Spanish population. To establish the quality of the evidence and the levels of recommendation, we used the methodology based on the GRADE system (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation). We obtained a consensus among experts using a Delphi method. The document evaluates different measures to improve the quality of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in this setting and makes recommendations on how to evaluate and treat the identified lesions. We recommend that upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for surveillance of GCPL should be performed by endoscopists with adequate training, administering oral premedication and use of sedation. To improve the identification of GCPL, we recommend the use of high definition endoscopes and conventional or digital chromoendoscopy and, for biopsies, NBI should be used to target the most suspicious areas of intestinal metaplasia. Regarding the evaluation of visible lesions, the risk of submucosal invasion should be evaluated with magnifying endoscopes and endoscopic ultrasound should be reserved for those with suspected deep invasion. In lesions amenable to endoscopic resection, submucosal endoscopic dissection is considered the technique of choice., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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31. Bibliometric evolution of body percussion: Impact and gender in scientific-academic publications.
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Francisco Arnau-Mollá, Antonio and Javier Romero-Naranjo, Francisco
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SPANISH literature ,SEARCH engines ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,EXPERIMENTAL literature ,GENDER ,PRIMARY education ,CHILDREN'S books - Abstract
Copyright of Retos: Nuevas Perspectivas de Educación Física, Deporte y Recreación is the property of Federacion Espanola de Asociaciones de Docentes de Educacion Fisica and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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32. A bibliometric study on body percussion based on high impact search engines.
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Francisco Arnau-Mollá, Antonio and Javier Romero-Naranjo, Francisco
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SEARCH engines ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,BODY art ,EXECUTIVE function ,EXPERIMENTAL groups ,RESEARCH teams - Abstract
Copyright of Retos: Nuevas Perspectivas de Educación Física, Deporte y Recreación is the property of Federacion Espanola de Asociaciones de Docentes de Educacion Fisica and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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33. The Intestinal Gas Questionnaire (IGQ): Psychometric validation of a new instrument for measuring gas‐related symptoms and their impact on daily life among general population and irritable bowel syndrome.
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Duracinsky, Martin, Archbold, Sharon, Lobo, Beatriz, Bessonneau, Pascal, Thonon, Frédérique, Santos, Javier, Guagnozzi, Danila, Payakachat, Nalin, Coffin, Benoit, Azpiroz, Fernando, Whorwell, Peter J., and Chassany, Olivier
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IRRITABLE colon ,MEASURING instruments ,EVERYDAY life ,FACTOR analysis ,INTRACLASS correlation ,ELECTRONIC paper - Abstract
Background: Gas‐related symptoms (GRS) are common in the general population (GPop) and among patients with disorders of gut‐brain interactions but there is no patient‐reported outcome evaluating these symptoms and their impact on daily life. We have previously developed a 43‐item intestinal gas questionnaire (IGQ). The aim of the present study is to perform a psychometric validation of this instrument. Methods: Participants (119 from the GPop and 186 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients) were recruited from 3 countries (UK, Spain, France). IBS patients fulfilled ROME IV criteria with an IBS severity score between 150 and 300. Participants completed the IGQ, the functional Digestive Disorders Quality of Life (FDDQL), and the EQ‐5D. A subgroup (n = 90) repeated the IGQ completion after 7 days on paper or electronically. Results: From the original IGQ questionnaire, 26 items were deleted because of poor performance. Confirmatory factorial analysis on the remaining 17 items (7 symptom and 10 impact items) yielded a 6‐factor structure accounting for 67% of the variance for bloating (6 items), flatulence (3), belching (2), bad breath (2), stomach rumbling (2), and difficult gas evacuation (2). Global score (0‐100) was worse among IBS vs GPop (40 ± 15 vs 33 ± 17; p = 0.0016). At the second visit, the intraclass correlation coefficient of IGQ scores was between 0.71 and 0.86 (n = 67) for test‐retest reliability and 0.61‐0.87 (n = 64) for equivalence between electronic and paper versions of IGQ. Conclusion: The IGQ available in paper and electronic versions in 3 languages is a robust instrument for capturing and measuring GRS and their impact on daily life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Findings on Biosensors Discussed by Investigators at Hospital Universitario Son Espases (A Paper Biosensor for Overcoming Matrix Effects Interfering With the Detection of Sputum Pyocyanin With Competitive Immunoassays).
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PSEUDOMONAS aeruginosa infections ,MATRIX effect ,BIOSENSORS ,PSEUDOMONAS diseases ,SPUTUM - Abstract
Researchers at Hospital Universitario Son Espases in Palma de Mallorca, Spain have developed a paper biosensor that can detect sputum pyocyanin, a marker for Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory infections. The biosensor consists of a paper reservoir containing antibody-coated gold nanoparticles and a substrate with a competing recognition element. The biosensor was able to differentiate between spiked and non-spiked samples and showed a lower relative standard deviation compared to ELISA. This paper biosensor has the potential to be used for diagnosing Pseudomonas infections at the bedside. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
35. Inside and Outside the Body Politic: Fortress Australia, Europe, and Spain.
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Renes, Cornelis Martin
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PAPER arts ,MINORITIES ,RIGHT of asylum ,ART exhibitions ,INDIGENOUS peoples ,NATIONAL character ,INDIGENOUS Australians - Abstract
Indigenous Australian artist Tracey Moffatt's 3-minute short Vigil, part of her My Horizon show at the 2017 Art Biennale in Venice, captures the increasing fear, hysteria and obsession regarding the borders of Australian national identity in the new millennium. Moffatt's interest in Asian asylum seekers and refugees ties her critique of immigrant control into Indigenous exclusion, both of which define what is known as Fortress Australia. Taking the Australian particulars as its lead, this paper looks at the xenophobic rhetoric and practice that characterize so-called Fortress Europe, which rejects immigration and clamps down on its native minorities' claims for sovereignty. It narrows the analysis down to Fortress Spain, whose policies of exclusion affect immigrants as well as Peninsular ethnic minorities, such as Catalonia. In using Moffatt's video as a lead, this paper calls on art and literature as powerful means to unpack and rewrite identity from the margins of the nation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Morpho-structural and chemical characterization of paper based materials with functionalized surface.
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Peter, Anca, Cozmuta, Leonard Mihaly, Nicula, Camelia, Cozmuta, Anca Mihaly, Apjok, Robert, Talasman, Catalina Mihaela, Drazic, Goran, Peñas, Antonio, Calahorro, Antonio Jesús, Nzekoue, Franks Kamgang, Huang, Xiaohui, Sagratini, Gianni, and Silvi, Stefania
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SURFACES (Technology) , *PACKAGED foods , *PAPER chemicals , *FOOD packaging , *POLYETHYLENE films - Abstract
The aim of the study was to perform dimensional, morpho-structural, mechanical and chemical characterization of four materials based on paper currently in use in Romania (RO), Italy (IT), Spain (SP) and Slovenia (SLO) designed for the temporarily wrapping of meat. SEM-EDXS, FTIR and DSC showed that RO is laminated on one side with polyethylene, SP is waxed, IT is modified with a multilayered polyethylene film and SLO is coated with hydrophobized starch. RO, IT and SLO comply with the standards of determination of density, roughness, breaking length and bending resistance. The highest content of metals found in the SP explains the highest electrical conductivity and the poor quality of the recycled material used for manufacturing. The highest values of total dissolved solids (TDS) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) resulted for SP sample expressed its water solubility and availability of migration into foodstuff. RO, IT and SLO are suitable for food packaging. In contrast, SP do not meet the requirements for safety and mechanical resistance. [Display omitted] • Characterization of four types of materials based on paper. • RO, IT-single-face coated with PE, SP-double-side waxed, SLO-coated with starch. • RO, IT, SLO comply the standards of mechanical resistance and are suitable for food packaging. • SP do not meet the requirements for safety and mechanical resistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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37. New Hemophilia Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at Hospital Universitario Regional de Malaga (Expert opinion paper on the treatment of hemophilia A with emicizumab).
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BISPECIFIC antibodies ,HEMOPHILIA treatment ,HEMOPHILIA ,EMICIZUMAB ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
A new study on the treatment of hemophilia A with emicizumab, a bispecific monoclonal antibody, has been conducted by researchers at Hospital Universitario Regional de Malaga in Spain. The study reviews the experience of hemophilia A patients treated with emicizumab based on clinical trials and real-life studies. The researchers found that emicizumab improves joint health and reduces bleeding, particularly in patients with inhibitors and high bleeding rates. However, there are still concerns about its use in neonates and previously untreated patients due to limited reported experience. The study also suggests that prophylaxis before minor surgery is not necessary, and major surgeries can be safely performed with additional prophylactic coagulation factor. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
38. LIVESTOCK AND MILK AND MEAT PRODUCTION IN THE TOP FIVE EU COUNTRIES REARING SHEEP AND GOATS, 2012-2021.
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POPESCU, Agatha, STANCIU, Mirela, and ANTONIE, Iuliana
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GOATS ,MILK yield ,SHEEP milk ,GOAT milk ,SHEEP ,LIVESTOCK ,GOAT meat ,LIVESTOCK productivity - Abstract
The paper aimed to analyze the dynamics of livestock and milk and meat production in the top five EU countries growing sheep and goats: Spain, Romania, Greece, France and Italy. The empirical data from Eurostat and Faostat for the period 2012-2021 were processed using usual methods and procedures like fixed basis and structural indices, trend regression equation, determination coefficient and points method. The comparison between these five countries pointed out the decline of sheep number in four countries, except Romania and the decrease in goats number in Greece and Spain, but an increase in Romania, France and Italy. Ewe milk production increased in three countries, except Spain where it remained relatively constant and Romania where it declined. Goat milk production raised in three countries, except Greece and Romania. Sheep meat output increased in France and Spain, but in the other countries went down, while goat meat output increased only in Spain, the other four states recording a decline. In the year 2021, these five countries all together counted 46.1 million sheep, representing 76.% of the EU sheep livestock, and also they had 9.4 million goats, meaning 82.1% of the EU goats livestock. In 2020, all these countries produced 2.73 million tonnes sheep milk and 1.87 million tonnes goat milk, accounting for 1.7% and respectively 1.16% in the EU milk output. These counties also contributed by 85% to the EU sheep and goat meat production. This reflects the importance of small ruminants in the EU animal livestock and production. These species have to help the EU for greening agriculture, as they could valorize natural resources from the mountains and less favored areas and also could be grown in organic farming system, assuring jobs and income to the local population, food security and at the same time contributing to the biodiversity preservation and production of renewable energy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
39. ANDRITZ to Supply an Electrostatic Precipitator for the Innovative Limeflash-H Lime Kiln Line delivered to Papelera Guipuzcoana de Zicuñaga, Spain.
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ELECTROSTATIC precipitation ,PAPER industry - Published
- 2022
40. Researcher from Pompeu Fabra University Publishes New Studies and Findings in the Area of Public Health (Professional Public Health Practice in Spain - Insights from the Spanish Public Health White Paper).
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PUBLIC spaces ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PUBLIC health ,MEDICAL personnel - Abstract
A recent study conducted by researchers from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, highlights the weaknesses in Spain's public health structures, which have been exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study emphasizes the need for modernizing institutions and increasing funding for public health. It also identifies a lack of specific training for public health practitioners and calls for the development of multidisciplinary competences. The research concludes with 25 conclusions and 24 recommendations, including the importance of leadership and advocacy skills in public health practice. This study provides valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for public health in Spain. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
41. Civil society organisations and the healthcare of irregular migrants: the humanitarianism-equity dilemma.
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Piccoli, Lorenzo and Perna, Roberta
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UNDOCUMENTED immigrants ,HUMANITARIANISM ,DILEMMA ,UNIVERSAL healthcare ,CIVIL society ,ETHICAL problems ,QUALITY of life - Abstract
Individuals who reside in a country without regular authorisation generally find it difficult to access public medical services beyond emergency treatment. Even in countries with universal healthcare, there is often a gap between rights on paper and their implementation. Civil society organisations (CSOs) fill this gap by providing medical services to vulnerable populations, including irregular migrants. What, if any, are the ethical dilemmas that arise for CSO staff when delivering such services in countries with universal healthcare? Under what conditions do these dilemmas arise? And what strategies do CSO staff use to mitigate them? We answer these questions using 40 semi-structured interviews with CSO staff working in two European countries with high levels of irregularity, universal healthcare provisions on paper, and significant differences in approaches and availability of public services for irregular migrants: Italy and Spain. We show that CSO staff providing medical services to irregular migrants in places with universal healthcare coverage face a fundamental dilemma between humanitarianism and equity. CSO staff respond to the humanitarian belief in the value of taking all possible steps to prevent or alleviate human suffering, thus promoting a decent quality of life that includes access to both emergency and non-emergency care. In doing so, however, they run the risk of substituting rather than complementing public provisions, thereby preventing governments from assuming responsibility for these services in the long term. Individuals who acknowledge the existence of this dilemma generally oppose the creation of parallel structures; that is, services specifically developed for irregular migrants outside the public system; while those who ignore it essentially subscribe to a tiered system, giving up on considerations of equity. We argue that CSOs involved in the provision of healthcare to irregular migrants do not simply provide services; they also play an inherently political role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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42. YOU SPEAK SOME SPANISH? INDICATORS OF INTERPRETERS' (NON-) PERFORMANCE IN SPANISH CRIMINAL COURTS.
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Bestué, Carmen and Vargas-Urpí, Mireia
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CRIMINAL courts ,TRANSLATORS ,LINGUISTIC context ,CRIMINAL procedure ,CODES of ethics ,PROBLEM-based learning - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Language & Law / Revista de Llengua i Dret is the property of Revista de Llengua i Dret and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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43. Building Form.
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Aguilar, Sandra
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WATERCOLOR painting ,ANATOMY - Abstract
This article from International Artist features watercolorist Sandra Aguilar and her approach to painting wildlife. Aguilar describes how painting animals provides her with a sense of calm and escape from the real world. She focuses on using warm colors and their complementaries to create realistic watercolor paintings, paying attention to proper anatomy and form. The article also includes step-by-step stages of Aguilar's painting process and showcases some of her finished artworks. Aguilar, based in Spain, has been exhibiting her work in multiple exhibitions within the country. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
44. Why Do Poor People Not Take up Benefits? Evidence from the Barcelona's B-MINCOME Experiment.
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LAÍN, BRU and JULIÀ, ALBERT
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PILOT projects ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HUMAN services programs ,GOVERNMENT policy ,ACCESS to information ,COMMUNICATION ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,POVERTY ,PUBLIC welfare ,LOGISTIC regression analysis - Abstract
Non-take-up, i.e. individuals not applying for a benefit they are eligible for, is a widespread problem limiting the reach of welfare and protection systems. This paper seeks to understand it by means of a theoretical framework comprising two levels of analysis: the claimants' individual characteristics in relation to the information barriers they face, and the administrative logic and functioning regarding the communications strategy used by public institutions. To test the hypotheses of these two levels of analysis, the paper analyses the B-MINCOME pilot scheme, a cash transfer programme implemented in the city of Barcelona between 2017 and 2019. Findings indicate that, although claimants' characteristics may play a significant role, the administrative functioning and the communications strategy are fundamental in determining take-up rates. The conclusions briefly address some of the technical and moral concerns raised by non-take-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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45. Closing the Loop: Enhancing Local Monitoring of Child Poverty to Leave No Child Behind.
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de la Rasilla, Pablo, Stamos, Iraklis, Proietti, Paola, and Siragusa, Alice
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RESEARCH methodology ,SOCIAL networks ,STAKEHOLDER analysis ,NUTRITION ,INTERVIEWING ,VIOLENCE ,CHILDREN with disabilities ,SOCIAL isolation ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,CHILD health services ,QUALITY assurance ,ACTION research ,CASE studies ,POVERTY ,HOMELESSNESS ,HOUSING ,LITERATURE reviews ,SOCIAL integration ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Research on the Leave No One Behind principle of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the context of the Agenda 2030 is currently prevalent; however, research on monitoring child poverty at the sub-national (local) level is still limited. This paper addresses this gap by examining indicators developed for monitoring the phenomenon at different territorial levels (global, European, and national) and assessing their territorial transposition locally, using the city of Cadiz, Spain, as a case study. Interviews with local stakeholders reveal that despite the availability and access to related indicators and data, relevant actors must enhance their efforts to utilize such indicators effectively. Based on desktop research and qualitative analysis, the paper delivers recommendations for improving local monitoring of child poverty in Europe and inducing policy changes. This knowledge can inform targeted interventions, policy formulation, and resource allocation to tackle child poverty and promote equitable and inclusive societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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46. Influence of Pre-Harvest Bagging on the Incidence of Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) and Fruit Quality in Mango.
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del Pino, Modesto, Bienvenido, Claudia, Wong, María Eva, Rodríguez, María del Carmen, Boyero, Juan Ramón, and Vela, José Miguel
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MANGO ,FRUIT quality ,ORCHARDS ,HEMIPTERA ,FRUIT ,PAPER bags ,PESTS - Abstract
Simple Summary: The white mango scale Aulacaspis tubercularis is an invasive pest that causes important damage to mango crops in Southern Spain. The use of integrated management strategies (cultural, biological, and chemical control) is recommended for its effective and sustainable management. Among cultural control measures, fruit bagging technology is being widely used in some mango production regions prior to harvest to protect fruit from diseases, pests, and mechanical damage. However, despite the proven efficacy of bagging, its usefulness has still not been proved to control A. tubercularis infestations on mango fruits. In this study, we evaluated not only the mango bagging efficacy on A. tubercularis control but also its effects on the development and quality of bagged fruits. We tested two commercial types of bags (a yellow satin paper bag and a white muslin cloth bag) commonly used to cover several other fruits. Both bags were effective in reducing the pest incidence and damage caused by A. tubercularis when mango fruits were bagged before the scales migrated to them. Our findings indicate that the use of bags for the pre-harvest protection of mango fruits is feasible, and it may improve their development (weight and size) and quality (color and soluble solids). Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) is the main pest of mango, Mangifera indica L., in Spain, causing significant economic losses by aesthetic damage that reduce the commercial value of fruit. Bagging fruit with two commercial bags (a yellow satin paper and a white muslin cloth bag) was evaluated for control of A. tubercularis in two organic mango orchards during the 2020 cropping season in pursuit of the development of a mango IPM program to produce pest-free and residue-free fruits. Results from fruit damage evaluations at harvest showed that bagging significantly reduced pest incidence and fruit damage compared with non-bagged plots. Of the two bags evaluated, white muslin cloth bag provided higher levels of fruit protection from A. tubercularis damage, reducing the non-commercial fruit percentage by up to 93.42%. Fruit quality assessment indicated that weight and size of bagged fruit were significantly higher than the non-bagged. Paper-bagged mangoes showed higher whiteness and yellowness compared to the other treatments. Soluble solids content (ºBrix) was higher in paper-bagged fruit than all other treatment plots. The results from this study indicate that pre-harvest fruit bagging is effective at controlling A. tubercularis and should be integrated into an IPM program for Spanish mango production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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47. Euskotren unveils solar-powered e-paper displays at bus stops in Spain.
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BUS stops ,PUBLIC transit ,BUS occupants ,PRESS releases ,BUS transportation - Abstract
Euskotren, a public transport operator in Spain, has introduced real-time passenger information at bus stops in the Spanish city of Bilbao, using solar powered e-paper displays, according to a company press release. In a project led by Papercast partner Winfin... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
48. Pharmaceutical Communication in Spain around the COVID-19 Crisis: A Scoping Review.
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Ibáñez-Hernández, Ana, Papí-Gálvez, Natalia, and Carretón-Ballester, Carmen
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COVID-19 pandemic ,HEALTH facilities ,INFORMATION overload ,DIGITAL communications ,DIGITAL media ,PUBLIC relations - Abstract
This paper addresses the scientific production of pharmaceutical communication in Spain around the COVID-19 crisis, in which information overload, amplified by the digital media, evidenced the relevance of communication in the digital society. The research observes the evolution and characteristics of such studies, identifying scientific fields and disciplines related to communication, thematic lines, agents and publics. To this end, it proposes an exploratory review study adjusted to the PRISMA protocol with a search strategy including three databases (Scopus, WOS and Dialnet) and whose filtration produced a final population of 56 publications on Spanish pharmaceutical communication between 2018 and 2022. The results point to a greater production of scientific papers around the year of the pandemic. These papers were published by university institutions in health sciences journals, although differences in authorship by gender were detected. Most of them are empirical papers, with a predominance of mixed content analyses. The field of public relations stands out, but terminological confusion was also detected. This leads to a reflection on its causes and solutions in favour of the transparency and accountability in pharmaceutical communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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49. Artificial Intelligence and Information Processing: A Systematic Literature Review.
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Lin, Keng-Yu and Chang, Kuei-Hu
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DEEP learning ,INFORMATION processing ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SCIENTIFIC knowledge - Abstract
This study aims to understand the development trends and research structure of articles on artificial intelligence (AI) and information processing in the past 10 years. In particular, this study analyzed 13,294 papers published from 2012 to 2021 in the Web of Science, used the bibliometric analysis method to visualize the data of the papers, and drew a scientific knowledge map. By exploring the development of mainstream journals, author and country rankings, keyword evolution, and research field rankings in the past 10 years, this study uncovered key trends affecting AI progress and information processing that provide insights and serve as an important reference for future AI research and information processing. The results revealed a gradual increase in publications over the past decade, with explosive growth after 2020. The most prolific researchers in this field were Xu, Z.S.; Pedrycz, W.; Herrera-Viedma, E.; the major contributing countries were China, the USA, and Spain. In the AI and information processing research, keywords including "Deep learning", "Machine learning", and "Feature extraction" are components that play a crucial role. Additionally, the most representative research areas were "Engineering", "Operations Research and Management Science", and "Automation Control Systems". Overall, this study used bibliometric analysis to provide an overview of the latest trends in artificial intelligence and information processing. Although AI and information processing have been applied to various research areas, many other sub-topics can be further applied. Based on the findings, this study presented research insights and proposed suggestions for future research directions on AI and information processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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50. Old age is also a time for change: trends in news intermediary preferences among internet users in Canada and Spain.
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Rosales, Andrea, Fernández-Ardèvol, Mireia, Gómez-León, Madelin, and Jacobetty, Pedro
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OLD age ,COVID-19 pandemic ,INTERNET users ,OLDER people ,DIGITAL media ,HABIT ,NEWS websites - Abstract
The social distancing imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalisation of societies, which also influenced habits related to the consumption and dissemination of news. In this context, older individuals are often blamed for contributing to disinformation, which is associated with the echo chambers fostered by social media. Mass media, social media and personal communication tools act as mass, social or personal intermediaries when it comes to keeping up to date with the news. This paper analyses the preferred intermediaries of older online adults (aged 60 and over) for following the news and how they change over time. We analysed two waves of an online survey-based longitudinal study conducted in Canada and Spain, before Covid-19 pandemic (2016/17), and during Covid-19 (in 2020). We found that most participants exclusively use mass intermediaries or combine mass with social and personal intermediaries to keep abreast of the news. However, only 28% of respondents inform themselves exclusively through the alleged echo chambers of social and personal intermediaries. Results also show that media ecologies evolve in different directions, and, despite the forced digitalisation driven by the pandemic, digital media usage did not always increase or evolve towards newer technologies. This paper contributes to understanding the diverse intermediaries used by older adults to obtain news and how such media ecologies can contribute to contrasting different sources of information beyond the alleged echo chambers of social media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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