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1. Oxygen Therapy in Patients With Intermediate-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Randomized Trial.

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Barrios D, Durán D, Rodríguez C, Moisés J, Retegui A, Lobo JL, López R, Chasco L, Jara-Palomares L, Muriel A, Otero-Candelera R, Ruiz-Artacho P, Monreal M, Bikdeli B, and Jiménez D

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Humans, Female, Middle Aged, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Pandemics, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Oxygen therapeutic use, Acute Disease, Treatment Outcome, Pulmonary Embolism drug therapy, COVID-19
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Background: The effect of supplemental oxygen therapy in patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) who do not have hypoxemia at baseline is uncertain., Research Question: Does supplemental oxygen improve echocardiographic parameters in nonhypoxemic patients with intermediate-risk PE?, Study Design and Methods: This pilot trial randomly assigned nonhypoxemic patients with stable PE and echocardiographic right ventricle (RV) enlargement to receive anticoagulation plus supplemental oxygen for the first 48 h vs anticoagulation alone. The primary outcome was normal echocardiographic RV size 48 h after randomization. Secondary efficacy outcomes were the numerical change in the RV to left ventricle (LV) diameter ratio measured 48 h and 7 days after randomization with respect to the baseline ratio measured at inclusion., Results: The study was stopped prematurely because of the COVID-19 pandemic after recruiting 70 patients (mean ± SD age, 67.3 ± 16.1 years; 36 female [51.4%]) with primary outcome data. Forty-eight h after randomization, normalization of the RV size occurred in 14 of the 33 patients (42.4%) assigned to oxygen and in eight of the 37 patients (21.6%) assigned to ambient air (P = .08). In the oxygen group, the mean RV to LV ratio was reduced from 1.28 ± 0.28 at baseline to 1.01 ± 0.16 at 48 h (P < .001); in the ambient air group, mean RV to LV ratios were 1.21 ± 0.18 at baseline and 1.08 ± 0.19 at 48 h (P < .01). At 90 days, one major bleeding event and one death (both in the ambient air group) had occurred., Interpretation: In analyses limited by a small number of enrollees, compared with ambient air, supplemental oxygen did not significantly increase the proportion of patients with nonhypoxemic intermediate-risk PE whose RV to LV ratio normalized after 48 h of treatment. This pilot trial showed improvement in some ancillary efficacy outcomes and provides support for a definitive clinical outcomes trial., Trial Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov; No.: NCT04003116; URL: www., Clinicaltrials: gov., Competing Interests: Financial/Nonfinancial Disclosures The authors have reported to CHEST the following: L. J.-P. reports personal fees from Bayer Hispania, Actelion, Rovi, Pfizer, Menarini, and Leo Pharma, outside the submitted work. R. O.-C. has served as an advisor or consultant for Leo Pharma, Actelion, Bayer Hispania, and Sanofi; as a speaker or a member of a speakers’ bureau for Leo Pharma, Sanofi, and Rovi; and has received grants for clinical research from Leo Pharma and Bayer Hispania. P. R.-A. has served as an advisor or consultant for Leo Pharma, Pfizer, and Viatris; has served as a speaker or a member of a speakers’ bureau for Bristol-Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Leo Pharma, ROVI, and Viatris; and has received grants for clinical research from ROVI. M. M. has served as an advisor or consultant for Leo Pharma and Sanofi; has served as a speaker or a member of a speakers’ bureau for Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi; and has received grants for clinical research from Sanofi and ROVI. B. B. reports that he is a consulting expert, on behalf of the plaintiff, for litigation related to two specific brand models of inferior vena cava filters. D. J. has served as an advisor or consultant for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Leo Pharma, Pfizer, ROVI, and Sanofi; has served as a speaker or a member of a speakers’ bureau for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Leo Pharma, ROVI, and Sanofi; and has received grants for clinical research from Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi, and ROVI. None declared (D. B., D. D., C. R., J. M., A. R., J. L. L., R. L., L. C., A. M.)., (Copyright © 2023 American College of Chest Physicians. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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2024
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2. Comparison of the first and sixth waves of the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus pandemic in patients with immune-mediated disease.

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Lobo Rodríguez C, López-Calleja AM, Morales de Los Ríos Luna P, Sánchez Vázquez S, Molinero Sampedro Á, and López-Esteban A

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Humans, Pandemics, COVID-19 Vaccines, Hospitalization, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 epidemiology
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Introduction: Recent evidence shows that COVID-19 infection does not have a worse prognosis in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID), although they develop a worse response to vaccination., Objective: To compare the incidence of COVID-19 and clinical features in patients with IMID between the first and sixth waves., Method: Prospective observational study of two cohorts of IMID patients diagnosed with COVID-19. First cohort March to May 2020, and second cohort December/2021 to February/2022. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected and, in the second cohort, COVID-19 vaccination status. Statistical analysis established differences in characteristics and clinical course between the two cohorts., Results: In total, 1627 patients were followed up, of whom 77 (4.60%) contracted COVID-19 during the first wave and 184 in the sixth wave (11.3%). In the sixth wave, there were fewer hospitalisations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths than in the first wave (p=.000) and 180 patients (97.8%) had at least one dose of vaccine., Conclusion: Early detection and vaccination have prevented the occurrence of serious complications., (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U.)

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2023
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3. Effectiveness of a flash glucose monitoring systems implementation program through a group and telematic educational intervention in adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Rodríguez de Vera-Gómez P, Mateo-Rodríguez C, Vivas-López C, Serrano-Olmedo I, Méndez-Muros M, Morales-Portillo C, Sevillano Jiménez M, Hernández-Herrero C, and Martínez-Brocca MA

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Adult, Male, Humans, Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring, Glycated Hemoglobin analysis, Glucose, Blood Glucose, Hypoglycemic Agents therapeutic use, Quality of Life, Prospective Studies, Pandemics, Insulin therapeutic use, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 drug therapy, COVID-19, Hypoglycemia prevention & control, Hypoglycemia drug therapy
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Objectives: Verifying the clinical effectiveness and the impact on quality-of-life parameters, fear of hypoglycaemia and satisfaction with the treatment obtained with a flash glucose monitoring (MFG) devices implantation program that includes a telematic and group educational intervention in adults with type 1 diabetes., Patients and Methods: Prospective quasi-experimental study, carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic period with a 9-month follow-up at the Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Sevilla., Results: Eighty-eight participants were included (men: 46.6%; mean age (years) 38.08, SD: 9.38); years of DM1 evolution: 18.4 (SD: 10.49); treatment with multiple doses insulin (MDI) 70.5% vs 29.5% subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy (CSII)). Baseline HbA1c was 7.74% (1.08). After the intervention, the global decrease in HbA1c was -0.45% (95% CI [-0.6, -0.25], P < 0.01), increasing to -1.08% in the group that started with HbA1c ≥ 8% (P < 0.01). A mean decrease in the Fear of Hypoglycemia 15 (FH15) test score of -6.5 points was observed (P < 0.01). In the global score of the Spanish version of Diabetes Quality Of Life (DQOL-s) test, the decrease was -8.44 points (P < 0.01). In Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire test (DTQ-s), global score increased in + 4 points (P < 0.01)., Conclusions: The incorporation of an educational program in group and telematic format within the development of MFG devices implantation strategies is an effective option, with associated benefits in quality of life and fear of hypoglycemia in adult patients with DM1. This option can be implemented in usual clinical practice., (Copyright © 2021 SEEN and SED. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

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2022
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5. [Personal and vaccination history as factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection].

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Fernández-Prada M, García-González P, García-Morán A, Ruiz-Álvarez I, Ramas-Diez C, and Calvo-Rodríguez C

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Case-Control Studies, Humans, Pandemics, Vaccination, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2
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Background and Objective: SARS-CoV-2 has been and is a major global Public Health challenge. Since the beginning of the pandemic, different comorbidities have been postulated and associated with spectra of increased severity and mortality. The objectives of this research are: 1) to analyse the factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) in a health area in northern Spain; 2) to understand the possible role of influenza vaccination and pneumococcal vaccination in the development of COVID-19., Materials and Method: A test-negative case-control study was conducted. Variables related to personal and vaccination history were considered. Although the epidemiological definition of the case varied over time, the reference definition was that corresponding to 31/01/2020 in Spain. A bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed., Results: The sample included 188 patients, of which 63 were cases and 125 controls. The results show that obesity increases the risk 2.4-fold of suffering this infection (IC 95% 1,301-4,521) and ARA-2 increases it 2.2-fold (95% CI 1,256-6,982). On the other hand, anti-pneumococcal vaccination of 13 serotypes showed results close to statistical significance (OR = 0.4; 95% CI 0.170-1,006)., Conclusion: Obesity and the use of ARA-2 increases the risk of COVID-19. Scientific knowledge about factors associated with COVID-19 should be expanded. The authors consider that the present research raises the need further investigate the role of vaccines in this infection and their possible heterologous properties., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

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2021
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6. Incidence of VTE and Bleeding Among Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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Jiménez D, García-Sanchez A, Rali P, Muriel A, Bikdeli B, Ruiz-Artacho P, Le Mao R, Rodríguez C, Hunt BJ, and Monreal M

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Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Humans, Incidence, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 blood, COVID-19 complications, COVID-19 epidemiology, Hemorrhage chemically induced, Hemorrhage epidemiology, Pulmonary Embolism drug therapy, Pulmonary Embolism epidemiology, Pulmonary Embolism etiology, Venous Thromboembolism drug therapy, Venous Thromboembolism epidemiology, Venous Thromboembolism etiology
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Background: Individual studies have reported widely variable rates for VTE and bleeding among hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)., Research Question: What is the incidence of VTE and bleeding among hospitalized patients with COVID-19?, Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, 15 standard sources and COVID-19-specific sources were searched between January 1, 2020, and July 31, 2020, with no restriction according to language. Incidence estimates were pooled by using random effects meta-analyses. Heterogeneity was evaluated by using the I 2 statistic, and publication bias was assessed by using the Begg and Egger tests., Results: The pooled incidence was 17.0% (95% CI, 13.4-20.9) for VTE, 12.1% (95% CI, 8.4-16.4) for DVT, 7.1% (95% CI, 5.3-9.1) for pulmonary embolism (PE), 7.8% (95% CI, 2.6-15.3) for bleeding, and 3.9% (95% CI, 1.2-7.9) for major bleeding. In subgroup meta-analyses, the incidence of VTE was higher when assessed according to screening (33.1% vs 9.8% by clinical diagnosis), among patients in the ICU (27.9% vs 7.1% in the ward), in prospective studies (25.5% vs 12.4% in retrospective studies), and with the inclusion of catheter-associated thrombosis/isolated distal DVTs and isolated subsegmental PEs. The highest pooled incidence estimate of bleeding was reported for patients receiving intermediate- or full-dose anticoagulation (21.4%) and the lowest in the only prospective study that assessed bleeding events (2.7%)., Interpretation: Among hospitalized patients with COVID-19, the overall estimated pooled incidence of VTE was 17.0%, with higher rates with routine screening, inclusion of distal DVT, and subsegmental PE, in critically ill patients and in prospective studies. Bleeding events were observed in 7.8% of patients and were sensitive to use of escalated doses of anticoagulants and nature of data collection. Additional studies are required to ascertain the significance of various thrombotic events and to identify strategies to improve patient outcomes., Trial Registry: PROSPERO; No.: CRD42020198864; URL: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/., (Copyright © 2020 American College of Chest Physicians. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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2021
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7. Review of Higher Education Policy during the Pandemic: A Spanish Perspective

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Mula-Falcón, Javier, Cruz-González, Cristina, Domingo Segovia, Jesús, and Lucena Rodríguez, Carmen

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The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted profound changes in Higher Education. Thus, policymakers in different national contexts worldwide needed to design alternative responses to deal with new educational scenarios. In Spain, rethinking educational management in Higher Education remains an issue of current debate. Methodological readjustments towards virtual teaching, the digital divide due to socio-economic and cultural issues of the students, unequal access to education, or a decrease in internationalization have been some of the most significant adversities faced during this time. Amid this crisis, the measures taken by political leaders and university managers played an essential role. This study aims to provide an overview of the policy measures developed during this period, describing some of the most important decisions taken by different universities in Spain. To this end, an exploration based on secondary data from extensive literature reviews is carried out to construct a descriptive analysis of the measures implemented in Spanish universities. The findings highlight the coordinated action of the Spanish university system and the staunch defense of face-to-face teaching. This health crisis has also highlighted the deficits of this level of education and shed light on its future. Spain faces major challenges in the field of higher education. Consequently, the Spanish university system must begin building the foundations for educational innovation and training education professionals without fear of online scenarios. Finally, this article also proposes suggestions to guide policymakers in dealing with future adverse situations.

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2023
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8. Fighting Windmills: A Female Principal's Story during COVID-19

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Lucena Rodríguez, Carmen, Mula-Falcón, Javier, Domingo Segovia, Jesús, and Cruz-González, Cristina

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The arrival of COVID-19 had a major impact on all sectors of the population, especially education. The closure of schools and later the health measures adopted forced schools to a rapid conversion towards a digital scenario. Faced with this crisis situation, the existence of school leaders became even more essential. For this reason, in order to face this challenge, it is necessary to establish a school management that moves towards horizontality, social justice and professional commitment. Using a qualitative approach, we offer the story of a female principal who leads in a challenge context. The findings reveal how fighting windmills was one of the predominant sensations throughout this period. This manuscript also describes the different leadership strategies developed. It also points out the different supports and obstacles experienced by the professional team of the school. Finally, we discuss new horizons within the field of school leadership in times of crisis.

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2022
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9. Psychometric Evaluation of the Brief-COPE Inventory and Exploration of Factors Associated with Perceived Stress among Peruvian Nurses.

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Zeladita-Huaman, Jhon Alex, Flores-Rodríguez, Carmen Cristina, Zegarra-Chapoñan, Roberto, Carpio-Borja, Sugely Julia, Franco-Chalco, Eduardo, Vivas-Durand, Teresa De Jesús, Castillo-Parra, Henry, Alvarado-Rivadeneyra, Silas Hildeliza, and Mariñas-Acevedo, Orfelina

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NURSES, CROSS-sectional method, CRONBACH'S alpha, RESEARCH funding, QUESTIONNAIRES, RESEARCH evaluation, RESEARCH methodology evaluation, CHI-squared test, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, PSYCHOMETRICS, PSYCHOLOGICAL stress, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors, CONFIDENCE intervals, COVID-19
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Background: This study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Brief-COPE Inventory and to determine its concurrent validity by examining its association with perceived stress among Peruvian nurses. Methods: A psychometric study was conducted with 434 Peruvian nurses to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brief-COPE Inventory through confirmatory factor analysis. Three stepwise variable selection regression models were implemented. Results: The three-factor model of the Brief-COPE Inventory demonstrated adequate fit indices (root mean square error of approximation = 0.052, standardized root mean square residual = 0.068, and both the comparative fit index and the Tucker–Lewis index = 0.95). Additionally, the factors were significantly correlated (p < 0.001), and the reliability was adequate (ω = 0.90). Nurses reported a medium level of perceived stress, with associated factors including having received stress management training, fear of COVID-19, and problem-focused coping strategies (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study confirms that the Brief-COPE Inventory is a valid tool for measuring coping strategies among Peruvian nurses due to its good model fit, excellent reliability, and concurrent validity with perceived stress. However, further research is needed to assess its validity in the specific areas of performance perceived by nursing professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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10. Comparación entre la primera y la sexta ola de la pandemia por el coronavirus SARS-COV-2 en pacientes con enfermedad inmunomediada.

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Lobo-Rodríguez, Carmen, López-Calleja, Ana M., Morales de los Ríos-Luna, Paloma, Sánchez-Vázquez, Susana, Molinero-Sampedro, Ángela, and López-Esteban, Amparo

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*COVID-19 pandemic, *COVID-19, *CORONAVIRUSES, *SARS-CoV-2, *VACCINATION status, *CORONAVIRUS diseases
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Introducción Las últimas evidencias revelan que la infección por COVID-19 no tienen peor pronóstico en los pacientes con enfermedades inflamatorias inmunomediadas (EIMI), aunque desarrollan menor respuesta a la vacunación. Comparar la incidencia de COVID-19 y características clínicas en pacientes con EIMI entre la primera y sexta olas. Estudio observacional prospectivo de 2 cohortes de pacientes con EIMI diagnosticados de COVID-19. Primera cohorte: marzo-mayo de 2020; segunda cohorte: diciembre/2021 a febrero/2022. Se recogieron variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, y en la segunda cohorte el estado de vacunación contra la COVID-19. El análisis estadístico estableció las diferencias de las características y la evolución clínica entre ambas cohortes. De un total de 1.627 pacientes en seguimiento, contrajeron COVID-19 durante la primera ola 77 (4,60%) y 184 en la sexta (11,3%). En la sexta hubo menos hospitalizaciones, ingresos en cuidados intensivos y fallecimientos que en la primera (p = 0,000) y 180 pacientes (97,8%) tenían al menos una dosis de vacuna. La detección precoz y la vacunación han evitado la aparición de complicaciones graves. Recent evidence shows that COVID-19 infection does not have a worse prognosis in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID), although they develop a worse response to vaccination. To compare the incidence of COVID-19 and clinical features in patients with IMID between the first and sixth waves. Prospective observational study of two cohorts of IMID patients diagnosed with COVID-19. First cohort March to May 2020, and second cohort December/2021 to February/2022. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected and, in the second cohort, COVID-19 vaccination status. Statistical analysis established differences in characteristics and clinical course between the two cohorts. In total, 1627 patients were followed up, of whom 77 (4.60%) contracted COVID-19 during the first wave and 184 in the sixth wave (11.3%). In the sixth wave, there were fewer hospitalisations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths than in the first wave (P =.000) and 180 patients (97.8%) had at least one dose of vaccine. Early detection and vaccination have prevented the occurrence of serious complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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11. 'Y aunque los sueños se nos rompan en pedazos, resistiré': narraciones digitales para analizar el impacto emocional de la pandemia en los estudiantes universitarios

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Cruz Gonzalez, Cristina, Mula Falcón, Javier, Domingo Segovia, Jesús, and Lucena Rodríguez, Carmen

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University, Impacto emocional, Educación superior, Digital storytelling, COVID-19, Higher education, Emotional adjustment, Universidades
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Covid-19 generated an important impact on the mental health of university students. In this context, a double need arises: to analyse the effects of this impact and to work on emotional education with this educational sector. This study is part of a broader educational innovation project focused on working on the emotional education of university students. In this case, our purpose was to analyse the experiences of university students (N=6) during the pandemic through Digital Storytellings. The results showed revealing aspects regarding the influence that the pandemic had on students: the shortcomings of virtuality in teaching, the development of coping strategies, the lessons learned from the pandemic, etc. Finally, it was set out a number of implications for higher education, like the promotion of emotional education plans, the optimisation of online educational resources, and increased teacher training in digital issues and emotional support., La Covid-19 generó un importante impacto en la salud mental de los estudiantes universitarios. En este contexto, surge una doble necesidad: analizar los efectos de este impacto y trabajar la educación emocional con este sector educativo. Este estudio forma parte de un proyecto más amplio de innovación educativa centrado en trabajar la educación emocional de los estudiantes universitarios. En este caso, el principal objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar las experiencias de los estudiantes universitarios (N=6) durante la pandemia a través de Digital Storytellings. Los resultados muestran aspectos reveladores sobre la influencia que tuvo la pandemia en los estudiantes: las carencias de la virtualidad en la enseñanza, el desarrollo de estrategias para afrontar, las lecciones aprendidas de la pandemia, etc. Por último, se exponen una serie de implicaciones para la educación superior, como la promoción de planes de educación emocional, la optimización de los recursos educativos en línea y el aumento de la formación del profesorado en temas digitales y de apoyo emocional., Proyecto I+D+i in the framework of the Operational Programme FEDER “New Teaching Staff in Andalusian Universities: Academic, quantified and digitised identities” (Reference B_SEJ-534-UGR20), Ministry of Universities through the University Teacher Training Grants Programme (FPU19/00942)

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2022

12. Pasarelas de moda, año cero: cambio y percepciones tras la Covid-19

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Cristófol-Rodríguez, Carmen, Villena Alarcón, Eduardo, and Domínguez García, Ángela de la Cruz

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Public relations, Pasarelas, Catwalks, Communication, Comunicación, Covid-19, Moda, Fashion, Rrelaciones públicas
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El sector textil ha sido uno de los sectores más afectados por la pandemia generada por el coronavirus desde finales de 2019. A los problemas de actividad causados por las fuertes restricciones sanitarias, se le ha sumado la dificultad añadida para presentar las colecciones a los diferentes stakeholders a través de las tradicionales pasarelas. El objetivo general de la presente investigación es conocer cómo las pasarelas de moda se han adaptado a la denominada Nueva Normalidad tras la aparición del coronavirus. Para conocer cómo han afrontado las empresas este nuevo desafío, se acude al análisis de contenido. Asimismo, también se ha aplicado un cuestionario para identificar las percepciones de los públicos implicados. De los resultados se aduce que este inconveniente, lejos de ser una limitación, ha supuesto una reinvención dentro del ámbito de la comunicación de la moda a nivel internacional. Textile sector has been one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic generated by the coronavirus since the end of 2019. In addition to the business problems caused by the severe health restrictions, there has been the added difficulty of presenting the collections to the different stakeholders through the traditional catwalks. To find out how companies have dealt with this new challenge, this research uses content analysis to identify the elements that have defined the catwalks in the so-called year zero of this health crisis. A questionnaire was also used to identify the perceptions of the audiences involved. The results show that this issue, far from being a constraint, has led to a reinvention in the field of fashion communication on an international level.

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2022

13. Genomic Characterization of Host Factors Related to SARS-CoV-2 Infection in People with Dementia and Control Populations: The GR@ACE/DEGESCO Study

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Rojas, Itziar de, Hernández, Isabel, Montrreal, Laura, Quintela, Inés, Calero, Miguel, Royo, José Luis, Huerto Vilas, Raquel, González-Pérez, Antonio, Franco-Macías, Emilio, Macias, Juan, Menéndez-González, Manuel, Frank-García, Ana, Díez-Fairen, Mónica, Lage, Carmen, García-Madrona, Sebastián, Aguilera, Nuria, Garcia-González, Pablo, Puerta, Raquel, Sotolongo-Grau, Oscar, Alonso-Lana, Silvia, Rábano, Alberto, Arias Pastor, Alfonso, Pastor, Ana Belén, Corma-Gómez, Anaïs, Martin Montes, Ángel, Martínez Rodríguez, Carmen, Buiza-Rueda, Dolores, Periñán, María Teresa, Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Eloy, Álvarez, Ignacio, Rosas Allende, Irene, Pineda, Juan A., Bernal Sánchez-Arjona, María, Fernández-Fuertes, Marta, Mendoza, Silvia, Ser, Teodoro del, GR@ACE, DEGESCO Consortium, García-Ribas, Guillermo, Sanchez-Juan, Pascual, Pastor, Pau, Bullido, María Jesús, Álvarez, Victoria, Real, Luis M., Mir, Pablo, Piñol-Ripoll, Gerard, García-Alberca, José María, Medina, Miguel, Orellana, Adelina, Butler, Christopher R., Marquie, Marta, Sáez, María Eugenia, Carracedo, Ángel, Tárraga, Lluís, Boada, Mercè, Ruiz, Agustín, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Unión Europea, Grifols (Spain), Fundación La Caixa, Fundació ACE, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red - CIBERNED (Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas), Fundación Reina Sofía, Grifols, La Caixa, Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona, Centro Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (España), European Commission, Rojas, Itziar de [0000-0002-2148-381X], Calero, Miguel [0000-0001-5366-3324], Menéndez-González, Manuel [0000-0002-5218-0774], Díez-Fairen, Mónica [0000-0003-1882-0309], Rábano, Alberto [0000-0001-9320-6566], Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Eloy [0000-0001-7742-677X], Álvarez, Ignacio [0000-0002-8537-3935], Bullido, María Jesús [0000-0002-6477-1117], Álvarez, Victoria [0000-0002-1916-2523], Real, Luis M. [0000-0003-4932-7429], Medina, Miguel [0000-0002-7016-5340], Butler, Christopher R. [0000-0002-7502-9284], Sáez, María Eugenia [0000-0001-9299-2534], Carracedo, Ángel [0000-0003-1085-8986], Ruiz, Agustín [0000-0003-2633-2495], Universidad de Cantabria, Rojas, Itziar de, Calero, Miguel, Menéndez-González, Manuel, Díez-Fairen, Mónica, Rábano, Alberto, Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Eloy, Álvarez, Ignacio, Bullido, María Jesús, Álvarez, Victoria, Real, Luis M., Medina, Miguel, Butler, Christopher R., Sáez, María Eugenia, Carracedo, Ángel, Ruiz, Agustín, and UAM. Departamento de Biología Molecular

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SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, GWAS, GR@ACE/DEGESCO, dementia, APOE, Medicine (miscellaneous), Biología y Biomedicina / Biología, Article, Medicine
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Emerging studies have suggested several chromosomal regions as potential host genetic factors involved in the susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection and disease outcome. We nested a COVID-19 genome-wide association study using the GR@ACE/DEGESCO study, searching for susceptibility factors associated with COVID-19 disease. To this end, we compared 221 COVID-19 confirmed cases with 17,035 individuals in whom the COVID-19 disease status was unknown. Then, we performed a meta-analysis with the publicly available data from the COVID-19 Host Genetics Initiative. Because the APOE locus has been suggested as a potential modifier of COVID-19 disease, we added sensitivity analyses stratifying by dementia status or by disease severity. We confirmed the existence of the 3p21.31 region (LZTFL1, SLC6A20) implicated in the susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection and TYK2 gene might be involved in COVID-19 severity. Nevertheless, no statistically significant association was observed in the COVID-19 fatal outcome or in the stratified analyses (dementia-only and non-dementia strata) for the APOE locus not supporting its involvement in SARS-CoV-2 pathobiology or COVID-19 prognosis., We would like to thank patients and controls who participated in this project. The present work has been performed as part of the doctoral program of I. de Rojas at the Universitat de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) supported by national grant from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III FI20/00215. The Genome Research @ Fundació ACE project (GR@ACE) is supported by Grifols SA, Fundación bancaria ‘La Caixa’, Fundació ACE, and CIBERNED. The Vallecas Project is supported by Queen Sofia Foundation and the Instituto de Salud Carlos III. The position held by SA-L is funded by Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Co-funded by European Social Fund “Investing in your future”) Sara Borrell Contract (CD19/00232). A.R. and M.B. receive support from the European Union/EFPIA Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint undertaking ADAPTED and MOPEAD projects (grant numbers 115975 and 115985, respectively). M.B. and A.R. are also supported by national grants PI13/02434, PI16/01861, PI17/01474, PI19/01240 and PI19/01301. Acción Estratégica en Salud is integrated into the Spanish National R + D + I Plan and funded by ISCIII (Instituto de Salud Carlos III)–Subdirección General de Evaluación and the Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER–‘Una manera de hacer Europa’). Some control samples and data from patients included in this study were provided in part by the National DNA Bank Carlos III (www.bancoadn.org, accessed date: 1 October 2021, University of Salamanca, Spain) and Hospital Universitario Virgen de Valme (Sevilla, Spain); they were processed following standard operating procedures with the appropriate approval of the Ethical and Scientific Committee. This research has been conducted using the COVID-19 Host Genetic Initiative public resource obtained through the web site (https://www.covid19hg.org/results/, accessed date: 1 October 2021).

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2021

14. Proxecto de investigación sobre un programa de exercicio terapéutico para combatir os síntomas de depresión, ansiedade, estrés e as alteracións do sono derivados da pandemia de COVID-19

Author

Rúa Rodríguez, Carmen, González Doniz, Luz, and Universidade da Coruña. Facultade de Ciencias da Saúde

Subjects
Ansiedad, Lifestyle habits, Depression, Depresión, Hábitos de vida, Ejercicio terapéutico, COVID-19, Exercicio terapeútico, Therapeutic exercise, Anxiety, Ansiedade
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[Resumen] 1.1 Introducción: La depresión, la ansiedad, el estrés y las alteraciones del sueño son problemas de salud muy prevalentes en la actualidad y están aumentando aún más debido a la situación generada por la pandemia de COVID -19, a sus medidas restrictivas, a sus cambios en los hábitos de vida de la población general y de otros factores estresantes. El ejercicio terapéutico (ET) y las estrategias de aumento de la actividad física (AF) se han demostrado como herramientas eficaces para mejorar la salud mental y física de las personas. 1.2 Objetivo: El objetivo principal de este estudio es comprobar la eficacia de un programa de ET como herramienta para minimizar las consecuencias mentales de la pandemia en términos de síntomas de depresión, ansiedad, estrés y alteraciones del sueño. Además, como objetivos secundarios se encuentran mejorar la calidad de vida de los sujetos y su salud física. 1.3 Metodología: Para cumplir con los objetivos del estudio, se propone un ensayo clínico controlado aleatorizado (ECA) ciego a terceros, con dos grupos: el grupo intervención recibirá una intervención de 12 semanas de ET combinado (aeróbico y fuerza – resistencia) con 5 sesiones semanales de 60 minutos, mientras que el grupo control no recibirá ningún tratamiento. Se realizarán tres evaluaciones: basal, post – intervención y de seguimiento. En cada una de ellas, se valorarán como variables principales los síntomas depresivos con el Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition (BDI), la ansiedad con el State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) y el Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), el estrés con la Perceived Stress Scale (PSS - 14), la calidad de sueño con el Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Además, se valorarán secundariamente la calidad de vida con The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) y algunas variables relacionadas con la salud física y el ejercicio. [Abstract] 1.1 Introduction. Depression, anxiety, stress and sleep disturbances are very prevalent health problems today, and they are increasing even more due to the situation generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, its restrictive measures, its changes in lifestyle habits of the general population and other stressors. Therapeutic exercise and physical activity enhancement strategies have been shown to be effective tools to improve people's mental and physical health. 1.2 Objective: The main objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of an therapeutic exercise program as a tool to minimize the mental consequences of the pandemic in terms of symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and sleep disturbances. In addition, secondary objectives are to improve the quality of life of the subjects and their physical health. 1.3 Methodology: To achieve the goals of the study, a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) blinded to third parties is proposed, with two groups: the intervention group will receive a 12-week intervention of combined ET (aerobic and strength – resistance) with 5 weekly sessions of 60 minutes, while the control group will not receive any treatment. Three evaluations will be carried out: baseline, post-intervention and follow-up. In each of them, depressive symptoms with the Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition (BDI), anxiety with the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), stress with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS - 14), sleep quality with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be assessed as main variables. In addition, quality of life will be secondarily assessed with The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL- BREF) and some variables related to physical health and exercise. [Resumo] 1.1 Introdución: A depresión, a ansiedade, o estrés e as alteracións do sono son problemas de saúde moi prevalecentes na actualidade e están a aumentar aínda máis debido á situación xerada pola pandemia de COVID - 19, ás súas medidas restritivas, aos seus cambios nos hábitos de vida da poboación xeral e outros factores estresantes. O exercicio terapéutico (ET) e as estratexias de aumento da actividade física (AF) demostráronse como ferramentas eficaces para mellorar a saúde mental e física das persoas. 1.2 Obxectivo: O obxectivo principal deste estudo é comprobar a eficacia dun programa de ET como ferramenta para minimizar as consecuencias mentais da pandemia en termos de síntomas de depresión, ansiedade, tensión e alteracións do sono. Ademais, como obxectivos secundarios atópanse mellorar a calidade de vida dos suxeitos e a súa saúde física. 1.3 Metodoloxía: Para cumprir cos obxectivos do estudo, proponse un ensaio clínico controlado aleatorizado (ECA) cego a terceiros, con dous grupos: o grupo intervención recibirá unha intervención de 12 semanas de ET combinado (aeróbico e forza – resistencia) con 5 sesións semanais de 60 minutos, mentres que o grupo control non recibirá ningún tratamento. Realizaranse tres avaliacións: basal, post – intervención e de seguimento. En cada unha delas, valoraranse como variables principais os síntomas depresivos co Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition (BDI), a ansiedade co State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI e o Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), o estrés coa Perceived Stress Scale (PSS - 14) e a calidade do sono co Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Ademais de forma secundaria, avaliarase a calidade de vida mediante o “The World Health Organization Quality of Life” (WHOQOL- BREF) e no grupo intervención algunhas variables relacionadas coa saúde física e o exercicio. Traballo fin de mestrado (UDC.FCS). Discapacidade e dependencia. Curso 2020-2021

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2021

15. Dynamics of B-Cell Responses after SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Spain.

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José-Cascón, Miriam San, de la Varga-Martínez, Raquel, Campos-Caro, Antonio, and Rodríguez, Carmen

Subjects
IMMUNOLOGIC memory, SARS-CoV-2, VACCINE effectiveness, VACCINATION, PLASMA cells
Abstract

The high mortality rate due to COVID-19 has necessitated the mass vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 to induce protective humoral and cellular immunity. (1) Objective: To study the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2-specific B cells after two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. (2) Methods: Immunophenotyping and cellular cultures were used to determine the kinetics of B-cell subpopulations and vaccine responses in volunteers before and seven days, three months and seven months after the second dose in Spain (n = 19). (3) Results: Seven days after immunisation, memory B cells and plasmablasts expressing receptors for factors implicated in the maturation of plasma cells were augmented in blood. Three months after vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific plasmablasts disappeared from circulation while spike-specific memory-B cells circulated, with heterogeneous dynamics among individuals. (4) Conclusion: After vaccination, specific plasmablasts equipped with receptors for maturation factors were quickly generated and disappeared rapidly from the blood, while specific memory B cells circulated for at least seven months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2022
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16. The Effects of Covid-19 on Science Education: A Thematic Review of International Research

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Lucena Rodríguez, Carmen, Mula-Falcón, Javier, Domingo Segovia, Jesús, and Cruz-González, Cristina

Subjects
educación de ciencias, systematic review, online practices, educación a distancia, distance learning, ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION, COVID-19, revisión sistemática, science education, STEM
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The health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed and decisively affected the entire education system, which has resulted in an urgent need to adapt it to an online scenario. Science education is an area that has been highly affected by and, as a consequence, science teachers were forced to make an extra effort to create virtual learning environments accessible for all students. This study offers a systematic review to synthesize how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced science teachers’ educational practices and adaptations. To this end, Web of Science, ERIC and Scopus databases used to explore the virtual educational practices, e.g., teaching-learning processes, during the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze the main bibliographic characteristics of the collected literature (research purpose, methodological design, geographical and temporal distribution, central themes) via thematic analysis. The findings offered a synthesis of studies that explain innovative practices, tools, and strategies that were very useful for teachers and students in the STEM area. We believe that future lines of research should be oriented towards broadening the analysis of different pedagogical approaches developed in the teaching of STEM areas during the health crisis by COVID-19. This could be useful for guiding professional and educational actions.

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2021
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17. Los parques nacionales argentinos ante la pandemia del COVID-19

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López Ibáñez, José Luis and Rodríguez, Carmen

Subjects
Parques Nacionales, Parques Nacionais, Reabertura, Reopening, Turismo, COVID-19, Reapertura, National Parks, Tourism
Abstract

Fil: López Ibáñez, José Luis. Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda. Grupo de Investigación en Turismo; Argentina. Fil: López Ibáñez, José Luis. Academia Argentina del Turismo; Argentina. Fil: Rodríguez, Carmen. Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda. Grupo de Investigación en Turismo; Argentina. El presente trabajo refleja la estrecha relación de los Parques Nacionales con la actividad turística en la Re pública Argentina; basada, fundamentalmente, en que el turismo argentino frente al mercado internacio nal se autopercibe como un turismo de naturaleza. Sobre esta base intenta reflejar con detalle cómo el COVID-19 afectó a los Parques Nacionales argentinos al suspender el ingreso de visitantes a las áreas de uso público. Complementariamente informa acerca de los lineamientos establecidos, a la fecha de elaborar el informe, por las autoridades para la reapertura de los parques y la realización de actividades turísticas. Además, busca mostrar estadísticamente la importancia del ingreso de visitantes por motivos turísticos a los Parques Nacionales y efectúa una comparación del costo de los ingresos a los parques más representativos de América del Sur. (español) This work reflects the close relationship of national parks with tourism activity in the Argentine Republic, based, in essence, on Argentine tourism in the face of the international market, perceiving itself as tourism of nature. On this basis, it tries to reflect in detail how COVID-19 affected Argentine National Parks by suspending visitors from going to public areas. In addition, the work reports on the guidelines established, to this date, by the authorities for the reopening of parks and the conduct of tourist activities. In addition, it seeks to statistically show the importance of visitors for tourist reasons to the National Parks, and compares the cost of income to the most representative parks in South America. (ingles) O presente trabalho reflete a estreita relação dos Parques Nacionais com a atividade turística na Republica Argentina, baseada fundamentalmente, em que o turismo argen tino frente ao mercado Internacional se autopercebe como um turismo de natureza. Sobre esta base tenta refletir com detalhe como o COVID-19 afetou os Parques Nacionais argentinos ao suspender o ingresso de visitantes às áreas de uso público. Complementarmente informa sobre as orientações estabelecidas, à data de elaboração do relatório, pelas autoridades para a reabertura dos parques e a realização de atividades turísticas. Além disso, busca mostrar estatisticamente a importância da entrada de visitantes por motivos turísticos aos Parques Nacionais e efetua uma comparação do custo das receitas aos parques mais representativos da América do Sul. (portugués)

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2020

18. Los parques nacionales argentinos ante la pandemia del COVID-19 : el caso del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi

Author

López Ibáñez, José Luis and Rodríguez, Carmen

Subjects
Tourist activity, Parques Nacionales, Parques Nacionais, COVID-19, Nahuel Huapi, Economy, Atividade turística, Economia, Actividad turística, National Parks, Economía
Abstract

Fil: López Ibáñez, José Luis. Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda. Grupo de Investigación en Turismo; Argentina. Fil: López Ibáñez, José Luis. Academia Argentina del Turismo; Argentina. Fil: Rodríguez, Carmen. Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda. Grupo de Investigación en Turismo; Argentina. El trabajo intenta realizar una descripción detallada de la situación derivada del cierre del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi y Parque Nacional Arrayanes a causa del COVID19 y las acciones que desde los diferentes organismos gubernamentales se realizan para, en el contexto de la pandemia, responder a las distintas necesidades y situaciones de los actores vinculados a los Parques. The work attempts to make a detailed description of the situation arising from the closure of Nahuel Huapi National Park and Arrayanes National Park because of COVID19, and the actions that are carried out from different government agencies to, in the context of the pandemic, respond to the different needs and situations of the people linked to the Parks. O trabalho tenta realizar uma descrição detalhada da situação derivada do encerramen to do Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi e Parque Nacional Arrayanes por causa do COVID19 e as ações que desde os diferentes organismos governamentais se realizam para, no contexto da pandemia, responder às diferentes necessidades e situações dos atores vinculados aos Parques.

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2020

19. Preventive Efficacy of Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Among Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Users

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Ayerdi, Oskar, Puerta, Teresa, Clavo, Petunia, Vera, Mar, Ballesteros, Juan, Fuentes, Manuel Enrique, Estrada, Vicente, Rodríguez, Carmen, Del Romero, Jorge, Lejarraga, Clara, Fernández, Nuria, Hurtado, Estefanía, García, Mónica, González, Montserrat, Jerez, Natividad, Alcudia, Florencia, Jiménez, Maria Teresa, Torres, Elisa, de Domingo, Iria, Lázaro, Ruth, and Raposo, Montserrat

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medicine.medical_specialty, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), SARS-Cov-2, Population, disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC), Emtricitabine, Tenofovir alafenamide, Men who have sex with men, 03 medical and health sciences, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, 0302 clinical medicine, Internal medicine, Major Article, Medicine, Seroprevalence, 030212 general & internal medicine, education, education.field_of_study, business.industry, COVID-19, tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine (TAF/FTC), Confidence interval, Editor's Choice, Infectious Diseases, AcademicSubjects/MED00290, Oncology, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Observational study, business, medicine.drug
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Background The preventive effect that tenofovir/emtricitabine (FTC) could have against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in human immunodeficiency virus-negative people is unknown. The objective of this study was to analyze the seroprevalence and clinical manifestations of COVID-19 among users of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), disoproxil fumarate/FTC (TDF/FTC), or tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)/FTC and to compare it to that of a control group. Methods An observational descriptive study of the seroprevalence of antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 among men who have sex with men and transgender women without use of PrEP (Group 1; n = 250) and PrEP users with TDF/FTC (n = 409) or TAF/FTC (n = 91) (Group 2; n = 500) was conducted from May11, 2020 to June 27, 2020. All participants were provided with a structured questionnaire that collected information on the variables to be analyzed, and testing for immunoglobulin G antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay) was then carried out. Results The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 was 9.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.9–13.5) in the group without PrEP and 15.0% (95% CI, 12.0–18.4) in the group with PrEP (P = .026). Among users of TDF/FTC it was 14.7% (95% CI, 11.4–18.5), and in users of TAF/FTC it was 16.5% (95% CI, 9.5–25.7) (P = .661). In those who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and receiving PrEP, 57.4% manifested symptoms, compared with 78.3% in the control group (P = .070). In users of TDF/FTC the figure was 53.3% and in users of TAF/FTC the figure was 73.3% (P = .100). The duration of symptoms was 11.5 days in the control group, 9.0 days in PrEP users (P = .116), 7.0 days in users of TDF/FTC, and 13.0 days in users of TAF/FTC (P = .100). Conclusions Users of PrEP, TDF/FTC, or TAF/FTC presented a higher seroprevalence to SARS-CoV-2 than the control group. No statistically significant differences were found in relation to clinical manifestations. The PrEP users should use the same prevention measures as those indicated for the general population.

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2020

20. LA EVOLUCIÓN DE LA RELACIÓN ENTRE MARCAS E INFLUENCERS ESPAÑOLAS DE MODA TRAS LA PANDEMIA.

Author

Guerrero-Navarro, Daniel, Cristófol-Rodríguez, Carmen, and Gutiérrez-Ortega, Paloma

Subjects
*SARS-CoV-2, *CLOTHING industry, *SOCIAL networks, *INFLUENCER marketing, *UNEMPLOYMENT statistics, *FASHION advertising, *INTERNATIONAL markets, *COVID-19
Abstract

In March 2020, the new SARS-CoV-2 virus arrived to stay amongst us, bringing the most important global pandemic known up to now. The entire world was affected by a health crisis that spread to all sectors of society, leading to company clousures, rises in unemployment rates and many changes in ordinary lifestyle. This pandemic has also had an impact on changes in society's consumption habits and a relevant increase in the use of social networks due to the months of lockdown, which has leaded to important changes in various areas and, specifically, in the fashion and influencers sector. In addition to the pandemic problem, there is the trouble of adapting to the new Spanish regulation, code of conduct on social networks, from January 2021. This research aims to analyze, using a mixed methodology, the changes produced in fashion influencers jobs before, during and after the pandemic, the evolution of fashion brands in digital media and new trends in influencer marketing that have been caused by this new situation. To do so, we have performed a content analysis and interviews with professionals from the fashion sector. Conclusions show a greater control of content, an increase in number of followers and a closer link with brands. Comparisons with the dynamic in other international markets, as well as the future adaptation of the professional activity to current regulations, are the most relevant questions to be addressed in order to be able to expand the study in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2022
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21. "I've Never Failed. A Global Pandemic Came, and I Got 0": Researching the Circulation Process of a Tweet.

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Mula-Falcón, Javier, Cruz-González, Cristina, Domingo Segovia, Jesús, and Lucena Rodríguez, Carmen

Subjects
COVID-19 pandemic, PANDEMICS, VIRTUAL reality, VIRTUAL culture, PARTICIPATORY culture, PARTICIPATION, STUDENT adjustment
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The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has had a major impact on the university sector, especially after authorities ordered the closure of educational institutions. This closure forced the adjustment of teaching to a virtual environment, affecting the entire educational community, especially students. In the face of this, social networks became the main platform for student protests against the enforced changes. This article examines the circulation process of a tweet generated by a university student on the impact of the new adaptations. To do so, a narrative methodological approach was developed through storytelling analysis. This analysis explores thematic approaches, participation frameworks, comments, and reactions derived from the original tweet. Among the most important findings are the trend toward the development of new stories and the production of responses where an aggressive and ironic tone predominate. This article also offers reflections on participatory culture in virtual environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2021
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22. Release of the Fourth Season of Money Heist: Analysis of Its Social Audience on Twitter during Lockdown in Spain.

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Cristófol Rodríguez, Carmen, Meliveo Nogués, Paula, and Cristòfol, Francisco Javier

Subjects
*STAY-at-home orders, *UNEMPLOYED people, *COVID-19, *VIDEO on demand, *AUDIENCES
Abstract

Nowadays we are witnessing a significant change in content consumption. This, together with the global health situation, has caused some behaviors to accelerate. This research focuses on the specific case of the lockdown in Spain and the coincidence with the launch of the fourth season of Money Heist compared to the launch of season three. Starting with a review of the theoretical framework, in which the related concepts of coronavirus, television, and Video on Demand (VOD) platforms are presented, the importance of transmedia communication is also introduced. The methodological aspect is developed through content analysis and in-depth interviews. The tool used on the first methodology has been Twlets. With regard to the sources, the specific bibliography of the audiovisual sector, the official profile of the series on Twitter and personal interviews with professionals from the communication department of the production company, Vancouver Media, and from the series directing were taken into account. The methodology used to carry out this work has been the analysis of quantitative–qualitative content of the various sources consulted. The results of the study are presented in graphs, crossing the data from the different sources to detect the strategies of marketing and communication used for the release of the fourth season of the series. These results reflect the change in the communication strategy, the behavior of the social audience of the Twitter account of Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) and its relationship with the period of lockdown in Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2020
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23. Análisis del impacto del Covid-19 en los alojamientos turísticos en Canarias

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Aguilar Montaño, Nicole Claudia, Yanes García, Alba, Sbert García, Laura, Guirao Pérez, Ginés, and Martín Rodríguez, Carmen Gloria

Subjects
hotel, alquiler vacacional, Covid-19, Canarias
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El turismo es uno de los motores de la economía a nivel mundial. Por otro lado, el sector turístico constituye un elemento intrínseco de la economía y sociedad canaria desde el boom turístico vivido en la década de los años 60. Sin embargo, las restricciones de movilidad y normas de distanciamiento social motivadas por el brote del Covid-19 han definido un antes y un después en el desarrollo de la actividad. En este trabajo de investigación se analiza el impacto del Covid-19 en los establecimientos turísticos de Canarias y, en concreto, en el sector hotelero y las viviendas vacacionales tanto desde el lado de la oferta como de la demanda. Además, se muestran los resultados de una encuesta dirigida a los propietarios de viviendas vacacionales y los retos en el perfil de gerentes de hotel, propietarios de viviendas vacacional y cliente. Tourism is the main engine of the economy worldwide. On the other hand, the tourist sector has been an intrinsic element of the Canary Islands economy and society since the tourist boom of the 1960s. However, the mobility restrictions and social distancing norms caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 have defined a before and after in the development of the activity. This final degree project analyzes the impact of Covid-19 on tourist establishments in the Canary Islands, specifically, on the hotel sector and holiday rentals from both the supply and demand sides. In addition, it shows the results of a survey addressed to vacation homeowners and the challenges in the profile of hotel managers, vacation homeowners and clients.

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2021

24. Turismo nacional en Canarias: análisis del impacto tras el Covid-19

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Dóniz López, Andrea, Guirao Pérez, Ginés, and Martín Rodríguez, Carmen Gloria

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sector turístico, turismo nacional, Covid-19, Canarias
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La pandemia debida al brote del COVID-19 incidió de forma significativa en el sector turístico como consecuencia del cierre de las fronteras. Por otro lado, la economía canaria depende del turismo y, en particular, del turismo de origen nacional. Una forma de aproximar el efecto que la crisis sanitaria ha tenido sobre la economía canaria es evaluar el impacto del cierre de las fronteras sobre la serie de turistas de origen nacional. En este trabajo se propone medir este impacto a partir de las divergencias entre los datos observados en la serie de turistas en 2020 y las predicciones obtenidas para 2020 bajo el supuesto de estabilidad en el comportamiento observado The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the touristic sector due to border closures. Furthermore, the canarian economy depends on tourism, particularly, on domestic tourism. A possible way of approximating the effect that this sanitary crisis has had over canarian economy is to evaluate the impact of border closures on domestic tourists’ time series. The purpose of this study is to measure this impact based on the divergences between the observed data on 2020’s domestic tourist time series and the obtained predictions under the assumption of the observed behavior for that year 2020.

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2021

25. Análisis del comercio electrónico en empresas de ropa y calzado en Canarias: evolución y consecuencias tras el COVID-19

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López Díaz, Paula, Guirao Pérez, Ginés, and Martín Rodríguez, Carmen Gloria

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ropa, comercio electrónico, COVID-19
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Este estudio se centra en el análisis de la evolución del comercio electrónico en Canarias y las consecuencias e iniciativas que trae la crisis sanitaria COVID-19 en el sector de ropa y calzado, evaluando también el margo legal que regula las islas, para averiguar el por qué posee ciertos límites que impiden el crecimiento del archipiélago al nivel de la media nacional. Para ello, se analiza el comercio electrónico en España y Canarias antes y después de la pandemia y se combina con un cuestionario del comportamiento de compra e-commerce de ropa y calzado de la población canaria, descubriendo sus hábitos de consumo y si ha habido un cambio en dichos hábitos tras el COVID-19. This study focuses on the analysis of the evolution of e-commerce in Canary Islands and the consequences and initiatives brought about by the COVID-19 health crisis in the clothing and footwear sector, also evaluating the legal framework that regulates the islands, in order to find out why it has certain limits that prevent the archipelago from growing at the level of the national average. To this end, e-commerce in Spain and the Canary Islands before and after the pandemic is analysed and combined with a questionnaire on the e-commerce purchasing behaviour of the Canary Islands' population in terms of clothing and footwear, discovering their consumption habits and whether there has been a change in these habits after COVID-19.

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2021

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