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Item Molecular features of fossil organic matter in remains of the Lower Cretaceous fern Weichselia reticulata from Przenosza basement (Poland)(Organic Geochemistry, 2005) Almendros, G.; Zancada, M.C.; González-Vila, F.J.; Lesiak, M.A.; Álvarez Ramis, ConcepciónPrzenosza (Western Carpathians, Poland) is an important palaeobotanical Cretaceous basement site with morphologically well-preserved plant remains. Both the morphology of the macro remains and microscopic examination of isolated plant cuticles reveal species typical of coastal swampy palaeoenvironments, mainly the fern Weichselia reticulata. After isolation of the plant remains, preliminary characterisation of the fossil organic matter was carried out using cross-polarization, magic angle spinning (CP-MAS) 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (13C NMR) spectroscopy and Curie point analytical pyrolysis. The 13C NMR results suggested a type III kerogen from predominantly terrestrial material which was subjected to intense diagenetic and catagenetic changes. The prominent resonance at ca. 130 ppm indicates C- or H-substituted aromatic sub-units and the weak shoulder at ca. 153 ppm suggests removal of oxygen-containing groups from lignin and carbohydrate. The aliphatic carbon signal (ca. 30 ppm) represents about a quarter of the total 13C signal intensity, suggesting a significant contribution from selectively preserved aliphatic macromolecular structures. Curie-point pyrolysis released a range of aromatic compounds and their alkylated derivatives, i.e. benzenes, phenols, naphthalenes, anthracenes/phenanthrenes, fluorenes and pyrenes (probably derived from heavily altered aromatic biomacromolecules such as lignin or tannins, or from secondary aromatisation of diagenetic structures). There was also a series of n-alkane/n-alkene/α,ω-alkadiene triplets. These range from C9 to C24 in carbon number, which is consistent with the distributions found in previous studies of thermally altered cutan. Methoxyphenols, catechols, fatty acids, steroids, diterpenes and sesquiterpenes were absent or present only in trace amounts. In contrast to the distributions of aliphatic pyrolysis products, the lack of indicators for selectively preserved lignin, carbohydrate or protein, points to an extensive rearrangement of phenolic constituents into a largely newly formed condensed backbone, where the original lignin, waxes and carbohydrate were removed or became incorporated into a condensed kerogen matrix affected by severe reduction, aromatization and additional cross-linking reactions.Item Durability estimation of porous building stones from pore structure and strength(Engineering geology, 2004) Benavente, David; García del Cura, M. Ángeles; Fort González, Rafael; Ordóñez Delgado, SalvadorThe influence of both pore structure and strength on the estimation of stone durability is evaluated. Salt crystallisation may limit the durability of porous building stones because it can be considered as one of the most powerful weathering agents. Salt crystallisation produces stress over the pore surface. Consequently, stone durability is closely related to both pore structure and strength, which is the material resistance to crystallisation pressure. We propose a novel petrophysical durability estimator (PDE) as the ratio between parameters and estimators, which are based on pore structure and the strength of the material. In this study, we have used stone parameters and estimators that have an influence on durability and depend only upon pore structure, i.e., connected porosity, water absorption, the water absorption coefficient, specific surface area (SSA), the saturation coefficient, the durability factor, the durability dimensional estimator (DDE) and others derived from porosity, such as microporosity and adjusted microporosity. We also used stone parameters and estimators with an influence on strength: flexural strength, uniaxial compressive strength, Young's dynamic modulus and compressional wave velocity. These parameters and estimators, and the proposed petrophysical estimator are compared with a salt weathering test. Our study shows that there is a very strong correlation between salt weathering and the proposed petrophysical estimator, whereas only moderate correlation exists with the estimators that depend on pore structure and strength. We conclude that the proposed estimator contains the information necessary to understand and estimate the durability of porous materials which have an impact on buildings, civil constructions and historical monuments.Item Evolutionary conformation model of salivary gland lithiasis(Frontiers in Oral Health, 2025) Sánchez Barrueco, Álvaro; López-Acevedo Cornejo, María Victoria; López De Andrés, María Sol; Díaz Tapia, Gonzalo; Alcalá Rueda, Ignacio; Santillán Coello, Jessica M; Cenjor Español, Carlos; Villacampa Aubá, José MiguelIntroduction: Salivary stones, or sialoliths, are calcified concretions forming within salivary glands and their ducts through a two-stage process: an initial formation of a central core via precipitation of inorganic material mediated by organic substances, followed by layering of additional organic and inorganic material. Substrates for sialolith formation include mucoid agglomerates, organic vesicles, foreign bodies, and bacterial biofilms. Understanding the detailed structure of sialoliths may aid in developing specific preventive or therapeutic strategies. Materials and methods: This study analyzed 137 sialoliths from 102 patients treated across three university hospitals. Stones were extracted via sialendoscopy, direct extraction, or spontaneous extrusion. Structural and compositional analyses were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDX) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). Results: Most sialoliths were from the submandibular gland (82%), with the remainder from the parotid gland (18%). Parotid stones predominantly exhibited irregular shapes, while submandibular stones were generally ellipsoidal. All stones demonstrated an oolitic structure characterized by a central core surrounded by concentric layers and frequently associated with bacteria. Mineral composition predominantly included octacalcium phosphate (OCP), hydroxyapatite, and whitlockite. Larger sialoliths exhibited a higher proportion of hydroxyapatite, indicating increased crystallinity compared to OCP. Discussion: Despite diverse origins and locations, sialoliths share common morphological and compositional traits. Their formation begins with heterogeneous nucleation of calcium phosphates around organic spherules, likely induced by bacterial biofilms. These initial nuclei aggregate into a central core upon which additional layers of organic and inorganic materials deposit progressively. This layering increases the size and crystallinity of the sialoliths over time. The coexistence of amorphous phases and structural heterogeneity within layers explains the variability among stones. Detailed SEM-EDX analysis supports a unified conformational model for sialoliths that integrates the interplay of organic substrates, inorganic minerals, bacterial biofilms, and temporal factors. Conclusions: Sialoliths are oolitic aggregates featuring a central core surrounded by concentric layers composed of organic and inorganic materials. Their formation process involves initial heterogeneous nucleation, bacterial influence, and progressive crystallization. This universal conformational model effectively describes sialolith formation irrespective of patient-specific or anatomical variations.Item ¿Qué aporta la información magnética de las rocas sedimentarias e ígneas de la Zona Axial Pirenaica a su evolución cinemática?(Geogaceta, 2025) Oliva Urcia, Belén; Pueyo Morer, Emilio L.; Gil Imaz, Andrés; Gil Peña, Inmaculada; Brusset, Stéphane; Souquet, Pierre; Valenzuela Ríos, José Ignacio; Liao Chen, Jau-ChynSe presenta información paleomagnética de las rocas devónicas de la Zona Axial en su parte occidental (valle del Aspe) y zona central (alrededor de Laspaúles y Domo de Orri), además de las rocas ígneas pérmicas del Macizo de Anayet, ofitas triásicas en la falla Norpirenaica y peridotitas mesozoicas, junto con dos estaciones en rocas del Cretácio superior localizadas justo al sur de la Falla Norpirenaica. Los resultados de las rocas del Devónico sugieren remagnetizaciones ocurridas posteriormente al tiempo de depósito. Las muestras de los sills basálticos de Anayet sugieren la presencia de un basculamiento posterior a la magnetiación pues la inclinación es mayor de la esperada. Los resultados de las ofitas son muy homogéneos y con una dirección paleomagnética similar a la remagnetización postpliegue que se ha documentado en las Sierras Interiores. Sin embargo, las peridotitas muestran una magnetización variable con diferentes direcciones paleomagnéticas. Estos resultados abren la posibilidad de reconstrucciones de la estratificación al momento de adquisición de la remagnetización.Item A condensed Cretaceous succession from the Beyaz Aladağ Unit (Aladağlar, Eastern Taurides, South Türkiye): calpionellids and planktonic foraminiferal biozones(Newsletters on Stratigraphy, 2025) Solak, C.; Petrizzo, M. R.; Tasli, K.; Koç, H.; Fuenlabrada Pérez, José ManuelThe Aladağlar region is located at the west end of the Eastern Taurides and is characterized by napped structures/thrust sheets. The thrust sheets named “Beyaz Aladağ” form the most prominent mountainous part of the Aladağlar to the east of the Ecemiş strike-slipe fault. A previously unidentified condensed pelagic succession was discovered in small outcrops which are difficult to access. This study describes the Cretaceous condensed pelagic succession and produces a biostratigraphic framework based on the present calpionellids and planktonic foraminiferal assemblages studied in thin sections. A complete Cretaceous succession was identified by combining different outcrops affected by regional tectonic and erosional processes. We define the Cretaceous succession as “a chaotic succession” that includes gravity slide limestone blocks and debris flow intercalations which constitute approximately half of the 50 m thick succession. In different localities, different stratigraphic intervals (Berriasian-Valanginian, Albian, and Turonian) of the Cretaceous succession unconformably overlie the Triassic-Lower Jurassic shallow marine platform carbonates. The succession is composed of pinkish and light beige colored, thin-bedded cherty pelagic limestones together with carbonate breccias and boulders mainly derived from Lower Jurassic shallow marine limestones. The Berriasian-Valanginian interval is characterized by the occurrence of abundant calpionellids, sparse radiolarians, and calcispheres. This interval is constrained by the presence of Calpionella gr. alpina/elliptica, Remaniella sp., and Crassicollaria sp. It is conformably overlain by an unfossiliferous interval which is considered Hauterivian-early Albian(?) in age since sedimentation seems to be continuous. The upper Albian-Coniacian interval is characterized by the presence of abundant and well-preserved planktonic foraminifera. The upper Albian Pseudothalmanninella ticinensis and Thalmanninella appenninica Zones and the upper Cenomanian Rotalipora cushmani Zone are distinguished. The Turonian-Coniacian interval is the most complex part of the succession because it also contains gravity-slide blocks of Albian and Cenomanian pelagic limestones as well as carbonate breccias. The Helvetoglobotruncana helvetica (lower-middle Turonian), Marginotruncana schneegansi (upper Turonian), and Dicarinella concavata Zones (upper Turonian-Coniacian) are identified in the Turonian-Coniacian interval. The condensed Cretaceous succession can be correlated in terms of tectonostratigraphic position, stratigraphy, and paleoenvironmental setting with the Boyalı Tepe unit in the Beyşehir-Hoyran nappes of the Central Taurides, with the Domuzdağ unit in the Lycian nappes and with the Urbut succession in the Bornova Flysch Zone of the Western Taurides. These successions have been interpreted as platform margin deposits (Tauride Carbonate Platform) or as off-margin drowned carbonate platforms removed from a continental source. The absence of platform margin bioclasts confirms the latter interpretation.Item Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Stiffness in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study(European Spine Journal, 2025) López Redondo, Mónica; Vicente Campos, Davinia; Álvarez González, Javier; Roldán Ruiz, Alberto; Sánchez Jorge, Sandra; Buffet García, Jorge; Díaz Arribas, María José; Valera Calero, Juan AntonioAntecedentes: La evaluación de la sensibilidad muscular en el diagnóstico del dolor lumbar (DL) está muy recomendada en el campo clínico y científico. Sin embargo, la palpación manual presenta una fiabilidad limitada y se necesitan métodos objetivos para cuantificar la rigidez muscular. Objetivos: Investigar las diferencias en la rigidez del músculo cuadrado lumbar entre personas con dolor lumbar crónico inespecífico y controles sin dolor, analizar las diferencias de rigidez entre lados y evaluar la precisión diagnóstica de la elastografía por ondas de corte. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal con la participación de 40 pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico inespecífico y 40 controles asintomáticos. Las variables evaluadas incluyeron la rigidez muscular mediante métricas de elastografía por ondas de corte (velocidad de onda de corte [SWS] y módulo de Young [YM]), cronicidad del dolor, intensidad del dolor, discapacidad relacionada con el dolor (mediante el Oswestry Disability Index) y síntomas asociados a la sensibilización central (mediante el Central Sensitization Inventory). La precisión diagnóstica se evaluó a través de la sensibilidad, especificidad y análisis de la curva ROC. Resultados: No se observaron diferencias significativas en la rigidez entre lados en ninguno de los grupos (en ambos casos, p > 0.05). La rigidez del músculo cuadrado lumbar fue significativamente menor en los pacientes con DL en comparación con los controles (SWS p = 0.010; YM p = 0.008). El análisis de la curva ROC para ambas métricas mostró una baja capacidad discriminativa (<0.7). Se encontró un equilibrio modesto entre sensibilidad (SWS 70 %; YM 75 %) y especificidad (SWS 97.5 %; YM 50 %). Conclusiones: Aunque se esperaba una mayor rigidez debido a la prevalencia asociada de puntos gatillo en pacientes con DL, la rigidez del músculo cuadrado lumbar fue significativamente menor en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico inespecífico en comparación con los controles. A pesar de las diferencias significativas, la precisión diagnóstica de la elastografía por ondas de corte fue limitada, por lo que se requiere más investigación para mejorar su utilidad diagnóstica.Item Representación gráfica de la cultura española en la prensa ilustrada (1931-1936)(Cuadernos Fotodoc, 2022) Salvador Benítez, AntoniaItem An Overview of Computer Architecture and System Simulation(SCS M&S Magazine, 2011) Colmenar, J. Manuel; Risco Martín, José Luis; Lanchares Dávila, JuanThis work presents an overview of the modeling and simulation challenges that currently exist in the area of computer architecture design. First, we describe the requirements that a modeling and simulation framework must have in this particular application domain. Then, we review different state-of-the-art frameworks that we have classified taking into account the kind of source system they model.Item An optimized, color-adaptive blue light filtering approach using a novel color space transformation(Displays, 2025) Bayón Fernández, Juan; Recas Piorno, Joaquín; Guijarro Mata-García, MaríaWearable screens are part of everyday life, but the blue light they emit can affect the human body. Known as the Blue Hazard, high-energy blue light has been linked to circadian rhythm disruption, reduced focus, cognitive functions, and Computer Vision Syndrome. As screens move closer to the eyes, especially in users with pre-existing eye conditions, effective filtering becomes increasingly important. This work presents a blue light filter that processes images in a novel color space, selectively reducing high-energy pixels while preserving most colors. After filtering, both contrast and image quality remain virtually unchanged, according to several widely used metrics. Physical measurements showed that blue light absorption exceeded theoretical expectations. Spectrophotometric tests across various screens demonstrated consistent performance—typically reducing 30%–40% of blue light for a color difference (ΔE) of 10, with absorption reaching up to 100%. Compared to f.lux and Night Shift, our filter reduces blue emissions by 17% and 34% more, respectively. With an average processing time of 0.012 s per image using basic parallelization (up to 85 Hz), it is well-suited for modern wearable and electronic devices.Item Lamin A/C Expression in Hematopoietic Cells Declines During Human Aging and Constrains Atherosclerosis in Mice(Arterioscler, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, 2025) Amorós Pérez, Marta; Moreno Muñoz, Guillermo; González Granado, José María; Bueno Zamora, Héctor José; Fuster, José J.; Andrés, VicenteBackground: Aging is the primary risk factor for atherosclerosis, a degenerative process regulated by immune cells and the leading cause of death worldwide. Previous studies on premature aging syndromes have linked atherosclerosis to defects in A-type lamins, key nuclear envelope components. However, whether these defects influence atherosclerosis during normal aging remains unexplored. Here, we examined how aging affects lamin A/C expression in circulating leukocytes and investigated the impact of manipulating their expression in hematopoietic cells on their function and atherosclerosis progression. Methods: Flow cytometry assessed lamin A/C expression in human circulating leukocytes. Bone marrow from donor mice was transplanted into lethally irradiated, Ldlr-/--deficient mice to study leukocyte extravasation into the vessel wall via intravital microscopy in the cremaster muscle, and high-fat-diet-induced atherosclerosis via Oil Red O staining of the aorta and carotid arteries. Single-cell RNA sequencing of the aorta was conducted to identify transcriptional changes associated with hematopoietic cell lamin A/C gain-of-function or loss-of-function. Results: Human aging is associated with lower levels of lamin A/C expression in blood-borne leukocytes. To evaluate the functional relationship between hematopoietic lamin A/C expression and atherosclerosis development, we used Lmna-null mice and Lmnatg mice, the latter being the first in vivo model of lamin A gain-of-function. Transplanting lamin A/C-deficient bone marrow into Ldlr-/- mice increased leukocyte extravasation into the vessel wall and accelerated atherosclerosis. Conversely, transplantation of bone marrow overexpressing lamin A into Ldlr-/- receptor mice reduced leukocyte extravasation and atherosclerosis. Single-cell RNA sequencing of atherosclerotic mouse aorta revealed that alterations to hematopoietic cell lamin A/C expression primarily modify the transcriptome of immune cell populations and endothelial cells, affecting their functionality. Conclusions: We suggest that the age-related decline in lamin A/C expression in blood-borne immune cells contributes to increased leukocyte extravasation and atherosclerosis, highlighting lamin A/C as a novel regulator of age-related atherosclerosis.Item Seronegativity of Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) against Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum is consistent with eco-epidemiological and environmental features in Mediterranean mountainous areas.(Research in Veterinary Science, 2025) Cano Manuel, Alejandro; Granados, José Enrique; Álvarez García, Gema; Huertas-López, Ana; Diezma Díaz, Carlos; Cano Manuel, Francisco Javier; Ortega Mora, Luis Miguel; Fandos, Paulino; Mentaberre, Gregorio; López Olvera, Jorge Ramón; Martínez Carrasco, CarlosKnowledge of pathogen epidemiological dynamics and habitat ecological features is essential for wildlife population and health monitoring and management. Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are two broadly distributed multi-host parasites that affect both wild and domestic animals and, in the case of T. gondii, cause zoonosis. This study reports the seroprevalence of both parasites in Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), a mountain wild ruminant native to the Iberian Peninsula, from the Natural Space of Sierra Nevada (NSSN) in southeastern Spain. Serum from 146 Iberian ibexes were analysed using two in-house ELISA techniques. The positive and doubtful sera were further checked by Western Blot (WB). Seventeen ibexes (11.6 %; 95 % confidence interval 6.4-16.7) were positive for T. gondii and seven (4.8 %; 95 % confidence interval 1.3-8.2) for N. caninum. However, no sera were positive to T. gondii nor to N. caninum by WB. Using at least two different serological techniques is recommended when they are not validated for the target host species. The NSSN is a hypoendemic area for T. gondii and N. caninum, probably determined by the reduced abundance and restricted distribution of their definitive hosts. This would explain the hypoendemic situation in the NSSN and the lack of specific antibodies against these two parasites in the Iberian ibex population. This eco-epidemiological scenario can be challenged by climate and anthropogenic changes, recommending long-term monitoring Iberian ibex population and health, both as a conservation measure for the species and as an indicator of the potential impact of global change on high mountain ecosystems.Item Ensayo clínico sobre la eficacia de la educación sanitaria previa a entrar en quirófano(Conocimiento enfermero, 2023) Morales Hernández, Rosario; De Sousa Pereira Pimentel Correia, Ana Margarida; García Sánchez, Francisco Javier; Mudarra García, NataliaLa ansiedad es una emoción con la que los pacientes deben lidiar al enfrentarse a una intervención quirúrgica. Esto se debe al miedo que generan la circunstancias que rodean la intervención. La enfermera tiene como función fundamental el proporcionar la información adecuada para satisfacer y contrarrestar las inquietudes del paciente. Los objetivos principales fueron, determinar los niveles de ansiedad previo a la cirugía y analizar la satisfacción de los pacientes. Este estudio se trata de un ensayo clínico aleatorizado, no cegado, prospectivo y controlado. Se analizaron variables como ¿Cree que se debería dar esta educación sanitaria a todos los pacientes antes de la cirugía?, ¿Cree que hubiera estado menos nervioso si hubiera recibido educación sanitaria?, ¿Después de la operación, sabe a dónde le van a llevar? y escala de ansiedad (APAIS).Un total de 36 pacientes fueron incluidos en el estudio. A 18 de ellos se les dio educación sanitaria antes de la intervención y a otros 18 no. Se encontraron resultados estadísticamente significativos en cuanto a conocimientos del paciente sobre donde le van a llevar tras la intervención (0,002), sobre si piensa continuamente en la anestesia (<0,001), sobre si le gustaría recibir información lo más completa posible sobre la anestesia (0,038), sobre si está inquieto respecto a la intervención (<0,001), sobre si piensa continuamente en la intervención (<0,001) Concluimos que una educación sanitaria previa a la intervención quirúrgica reduce los niveles de ansiedad en relación a la cirugía.Item Use of ozonation to sanitize the grapes during red wine making. Effect on acidification, phenols, aroma, sensory profile, and implications in the implantation of Lachancea thermotolerans yeasts and SO2 reduction(Food Bioscience, 2025) Morata, Antonio; Escott Pérez, Carlos; Vaquero, Cristian; del Fresno, Juan Manuel; Loira, Iris; Cuerda, Rafael; González, CarmenOzonated water (4 ppm) has been used to sanitize red grapes (cv Tempranillo, Vitis vinifera L.) after destemming and to facilitate the implantation of the non- Saccharomyces yeast Lachancea thermotolerans in the absence of sulphites. The implantation of L. thermotolerans in ozone fermentations was more successful with a higher acidification (+13% of lactic acid) and a lower variability among replicates (n = 3). Ozone fermentations kept the same amount of anthocyanins (p < 0.05) measured by HPLC-DAD and lower values of acetaldehyde and ethyl acetate analyzed by GC-FID. The concentration of higher alcohols, esters and carbonyl compounds was similar in ozone fermentations and controls (p < 0.05). Ozonated water is a powerful tool to control microorganisms facilitating fermentations with non- Saccharomyces sensitive to sulfites like Lachancea thermotolerans and the wine making with low levels of SO2 . The better implantation produces more reproducible fermentations in terms of volatile compounds and metabolitesItem La risa: las hipótesis interpretativas en el humor verbal(Signa: Revista de la Asociación Española de Semiótica, 2024) Duarte Calvo, Antonio JaimeEn este artículo reflexionaremos sobre las hipótesis que nos llevan a la risa en el humor verbal. Nos centraremos, por tanto, en las hipótesis interpretativas referidas al uso del lenguaje. El objetivo es doble: por un lado, enfatizar cómo el complejo mecanismo de interpretación de una preferencia en las desviaciones humorísticas intencionales del uso del lenguaje nos pude trasladar a contextos risibles diferentes; por otro lado, mostrar que cuando surge la risa, por muy diferente que sea la situación, intención, o no intención humorística, nuestra mente ha reaccionado creativamente. Finalmente, exploraremos la relación de cada uno de los contextos presentados, de cada una de estas situaciones, con alguna de las teorías clásicas sobre el humor y lo cómico.Item Presence of a supernumerary root of the right mandibular second molar in a Staffordshire terrier: a case report(Veterinary Research Communications, 2025) Collados, Javier; Fuertes Recuero, Manuel; Rice, Carlos AThe presence of a supernumerary root is an uncommon dental condition in canine patients, referring to an extra root that forms in a tooth beyond the standard number of roots that are typically expected for that specific tooth. It is a developmental anomaly most commonly observed in large-breed dogs, often as an incidental finding. These supernumerary roots may result from a disruption of the Hertwig's epithelial root sheath, which is responsible for root formation. A 3-year-old Staffordshire terrier presented for a complete oral examination under general anesthesia. The initial intraoral radiographic examination revealed a suspected crown-root fracture of the right mandibular second molar tooth (410). A radiographic examination using the parallel technique, a supernumerary root was identified ruling out the suspected crown-root fracture of 410. The supernumerary root did not require treatment as it was not associated with any pathology or clinical signs. This case report highlights the importance of full-mouth intraoral radiography in the diagnosis of unusual dental conditions, such as supernumerary roots, whose presence may become clinically relevant especially if treatment of a particular tooth becomes necessary. Radiographic technique, positioning and interpretation are essential to avoid misdiagnosis and potential negative consequences for the patient as well as guiding the clinician in making appropriate treatment choices. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the presence of a supernumerary root in a mandibular second molar in a dog has not been previously reported in the veterinary dental literature.Item Blastocystis occurrence and subtype diversity in European wild boar (Sus scrofa) from the Iberian Peninsula(Veterinary Research, 2024) Köster, Pamela C.; Figueiredo, Ana M.; Maloney, Jenny G.; Dashti, Alejandro; Bailo, Begoña; Torres, Rita T.; Fonseca, Carlos; Mysterud, Atle; Habela, Miguel Á.; Rivero Juarez, Antonio; Vicente, Joaquín; Serrano, Emmanuel; Arnal, Maria C.; de Luco, Daniel Fernández; Armenteros, José A.; Balseiro, Ana; Cardona, Guillermo A.; Carvalho, João; Hipólito, Dário; Fernandes, Joana; Palmeira, Josman D.; Calero Bernal, Rafael; González Barrio, David; Santin, Monica; Carmena, DavidThe ongoing increase in wild boar populations across Europe has fostered human-wildlife conflicts, including the transmission of emerging pathogens with zoonotic importance. Blastocystis is a ubiquitous, faecal-oral transmitted protist that can cause gastrointestinal illnesses and is observed in humans and animals worldwide. The role of wildlife in the epidemiology of Blastocystis is insufficiently understood. Thus, we investigated the occurrence and subtype diversity of Blastocystis in free-ranging wild boars from the Iberian Peninsula using conventional PCR and next-generation amplicon sequencing of a fragment of the ssu RNA gene. A total of 459 wild boar faecal samples were collected across Spain (n = 360) and Portugal (n = 99) between 2014 and 2021. Blastocystis was present in 15.3% (70/459; 95% CI 12.1-18.9) of the wild boars analysed, and its occurrence was significantly higher in Portugal (34.3%, 34/99; 95% CI 25.1-44.6) than in Spain (10.0%, 36/360; 95% CI 7.1-13.6). Seven Blastocystis subtypes (ST5, ST10b, ST13-ST15, ST24b, and ST43) were detected among the surveyed wild boar populations, with greater variability detected in Portuguese samples. ST5 was identified in all the Blastocystis-positive animals, whereas 14.3% of them harboured ST mixed colonisations. Our results demonstrate that Blastocystis ST5 is particularly adapted to infect wild boars. The additional identification of zoonotic STs reinforces the role of wild boars as spreaders of zoonotic infections with public health significanceItem Intervenciones enfermeras más prevalentes en la atención de adultos ingresados en unidades de hospitalización(Metas de Enfermería, 2021) Pérez-Serrano Liaño, Paloma; Rando Caño, Alberto; Mudarra García, Natalia; Sebastian Viana, Tomás; Arias Rivera, Susana; Granizo Martinez, Juan José; Moro Tejedor, Nieves; Medina Torres, Margarita; Solis Muñoz, MontserratObjetivo: identificar las intervenciones enfermeras más prevalentes en la atención del paciente adulto en el contexto de las unidades de hospitalización. Método: diseño multimétodo y multicéntrico realizado en la Comunidad de Madrid. Para llevar a cabo el estudio se contó con un Equipo de Investigación formado por expertos en metodología de la investigación y metodología enfermera. El estudio se desarrolló en tres fases: primero se elaboró un listado con 80 intervenciones de Enfermería NIC, seleccionadas por consenso; en segundo lugar se diseñó una encuesta ad hoc que contenía las 80 NIC con varias opciones de respuesta en función de la frecuencia de realización en la práctica habitual; la tercera fase fue un estudio transversal dirigido a profesionales de Enfermería que trabajaban en unidades de hospitalización de adultos de los 10 hospitales participantes. La encuesta se distribuyó mediante correo electrónico. Se efectuó análisis descriptivo. Resultados: participaron 427 enfermeras. Años de antigüedad media (desviación estándar) 14 (7,74). Las NIC más prevalentes que se realizaban más de tres veces al día fueron: administración de medicación (n= 294; 68,9%); control de la medicación (n= 285; 66,7%); administración de medicación oral (n= 282; 66%); cuidados del dolor (n= 280; 65,6%); escucha activa (277; 64,9%); administración de analgésicos (272; 63,9%); cambio de posición (n= 262; 61,4%), entre otras. Conclusiones: se identificaron las intervenciones realizadas con mayor frecuencia, como primera línea de trabajo encaminado a obtener más información sobre intervenciones y tiempos de ejecución, que ayuden a mejorar la gestión de recursos humanos en función de las necesidades de los pacientes.Item Pre-Surgical Nutrition Support Reduces the Incidence of Surgical Wound Complications in Oncological Patients(Nutrition and Cancer, 2019) Mudarra García, Natalia; Naranjo Peña, Inés; Olivares Pizarro, Sergio Pedro; Riquelme Oliveira, Alejandro; Granizo Martínez, Juan José; Rodríguez Prieto, Ignacio; Pérez Muñoz, RaulPatients who suffer from cancer are at a higher risk of complications when they experience malnutrition. Evidence shows that oral nutritional supplements favor the healing process. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative oral nutritional intervention in oncological patients undergoing surgery. This study assessed retrospectively 55 cancer patients who previously had undergone abdominal surgery and did not have receive pre-surgical nutritional support (control group), and prospectively 30 oncological patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery and received pre-surgical high-protein nutritional support (experimental group). All patients had to have a NRS 2002 score ≥ 3. Analytical and clinical parameters were analyzed and the NRS 2002 screening test was performed. Post-operative assessments of surgical wound complications were also carried out to determine the impact of nutrition support. Pre-surgical nutritional interventions reduced the incidence and severity of wound complications as well as the length of hospital stays. Only 26.7% of patients in the experimental group had complications compared to 60% of the control group (P = 0.003). We conclude that pre-surgical nutritional interventions of patients undergoing surgery can improve post-surgical patient outcomes of malnourished patients.Item La especialización jurisdiccional en Europa en materia de familia, infancia y capacidad: estudio comparado(Actualidad Civil, 2025) Adroher Biosca, María Salomé; Barba, Vincenzo; Blanco Carrasco, Marta; Bustos Moreno, Yolanda; Cortada Cortijo, Neus; De Lucchi López-Tapia, Yolanda; Echevarría de Rada, María Teresa; Fernández González, María Begoña; González del Pozo, Juan Pablo; Lázaro González, Isabel E.; Linacero De La Fuente, María Asunción; Martín Molina, Alejandro; Múrtula Lafuente, Virginia; Orozco Pardo, Guillermo; Ureña Carazo, Belén; Vivas Tesón, InmaculadaDesde hace varios años jueces y juezas, operadores jurídicos y académicos especializados han reclamado la creación de la especialización en las materias propias del derecho de familia en el orden jurisdiccional civil. Esa demanda fue recogida en la Ley de Protección de la Infancia frente a la Violencia en forma de mandato para establecer esta nueva especialización. La Ley Orgánica 1/2025, de 2 de enero, de medidas en materia de eficiencia del Servicio público de Justicia (en adelante, LOMMESPJ), acoge dicho mandato, aunque de manera parcial, al no extender la especialización a todos los partidos judiciales. El presente artículo pretende analizar la situación actual en los países de nuestro entorno, así como la organización judicial en distintos Estados para abordar esta materia, al objeto de prever hacia dónde se dirige el Derecho europeo en estas áreas y evaluar las ventajas y desafíos que podría implicar la implementación de esta especialización en los Tribunales civiles, con el deseo que las propuestas y conclusiones puedan ser consideradas por el poder ejecutivo al implementar la ejecución de la reforma llevad cabo por la Ley 1/2025.Item Las entidades de economía social en los programas comunes de activación para el empleo(CIRIEC-España, Revista Jurídica de Economía Social y Cooperativa, nº 41, 2022) Nieves Nieto, Nuria DeLas entidades de la economía social desempeñan un importante papel en la corrección de los desequilibrios del mercado laboral; reducen el desempleo y la inestabilidad en el trabajo y fomentan la inclusión en el trabajo de colectivos con problemas de acceso o permanencia en el mercado laboral, pero además ofrecen un buen modelo en su gestión. Una manifestación importante de esa función se aprecia en el RD 818/2021, de 28 de septiembre de 2021, por el que se regulan los programas comunes de activación para el empleo del Sistema Nacional de Empleo, que ha implantado un nuevo marco normativo que unifica y actualiza la regulación existente para conseguir una mayor eficiencia y adecuación a las nuevas necesidades del mercado de trabajo. El escenario que configura la mencionada norma contempla la consolidación de la economía social como instrumento fundamental de desarrollo empresarial y social.