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Towards improved food security in 20 OECD countries : Persistence of food imports using a fractional integration approach
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Proportion of food insecurity and its sociodemographic correlates among Spanish adolescents : the EHDLA study
Full text linkPublisher Copyright: Copyright © 2025 Cisneros-Vásquez, López-Moreno, Gutiérrez-Espinoza, Olivares-Arancibia, Yañéz-Sepúlveda, Martín-Calvo, Smith and López-Gil.Introduction: Insufficient and unequal access to food (i.e. food insecurity [FI]) has a negative impact on health, especially in vulnerable groups such as adolescents. This study determined the prevalence of FI and its sociodemographic correlates among adolescents in the Valle de Ricote, Region of Murcia, Spain. Methods: A secondary analysis was conducted using data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities (EHDLA) study, which provides a sample of 882 adolescents (median = 14, interquartile range [IQR] = 2) collected during the 2021–2022 academic year. FI was measured using the Child Food Security Survey Module in Spanish (CFSSM-S). Results: Findings showed a prevalence of FI of 16.2%, with significant sociodemographic disparities. Adolescents from immigrant (n: 67; %: 46.9; odds ratio [OR] = 2.41; 95% CI: 1.38 to 4.21) and diverse (n: 25; %: 17.5; OR=2.04; 95% CI: 1.10 to 3.79) families showed a higher susceptibility to FI. In addition, higher parental education was related to lower FI (university education: n: 13; %: 9.6; OR=0.36; 95% CI: 0.17 to 0.74). Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for targeted public health policies that improve access to nutritious food, enhance parental education, and address socioeconomic inequalities to effectively reduce FI among Spanish adolescents.Peer reviewe
Activation of central cannabinoid type 2 receptors, but not on peripheral immune cells, is required for endocannabinoid-mediated neuroprotection in Parkinson's disease
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The Importance of Institutions as a Factor of Growth. John Locke
No full textPublisher Copyright: © 2025, Universidad Complutense Madrid. All rights reserved.This work analyzes the role that institutions play in the process of economic growth. We focus the study especially in England around the events surrounding the so-called Glorious Revolution. Based on the study of these events, the research examines the theoretical contributions that were made during that specific period. The analysis focuses on the ideas developed by John Locke, a firsthand observer of the political events taking place at that time, about the scope of legislative power.Peer reviewe
Practitioner’s perception of myasthenia gravis management recommendations in clinical practice : a cross-sectional survey study
Full text linkPublisher Copyright: © The Author(s), 2025. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access pages (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).Background: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic, fluctuating disease whose unique natural history complicates designing therapeutic trials. The evidence on which many MG management recommendations are based is limited. Objective: To determine the degree of knowledge, agreement, and application of internationally recognized recommendations for managing MG in actual practice. Design: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Spanish neurologists specializing in MG. Methods: The survey assessed knowledge, agreement, and application of recommendations, along with the degree of agreement with international consensus definitions from the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. Results: Fifty-three neurologists (mean age 45.4 years, 53% men) attended an average of 3.6 patients with MG daily. In 40 out of 61 recommendations, at least 90% of the neurologists were aware of the recommendation. The least known recommendations dealt with juvenile MG and MG in pregnancy. There was no majority agreement in two recommendations (for MG in pregnancy and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin in mild or ocular MG). The implementation of the recommendations was high except for the ones related to plasma exchange, thymectomy, methotrexate, or eculizumab. Conclusion: The recommendations are well-known, agreed upon, and applied. However, the evidence, consensus, and knowledge dissemination need reinforcement regarding aspects such as the management of juvenile MG, MG in pregnancy, or the use of certain treatments.Peer reviewe
Staff at Revistas de Investigación Científica. Dedication, recognition and the Aut-Aut ethics as intangible.
Full text linkThis paper is part of a study whose main objective has been to verify the dedication needs, recognition, and professional ethics of the human team of scientific journals in the Latin American communication environment. A brief review will be made of the roles, the time spent on these activities, possible rewards, critical aspects, and a brief proposal for future action. The hypothesis is based on the idea that, since quality is not possible without quantity, it is necessary to reflect on the time dedication required by the teams of scientific journals, the difficulties they face, and the belief that there is still no adequate correlation with the necessary professional and academic recognition in most cases. To corroborate this hypothesis, in-depth interviews have been conducted with some of the agents involved in the 50 journals studied, and a survey has been carried out to gather initial data for a preliminary field exploration. As initial results, it is verified that recognition is still below what should be granted and the time dedication that should be recognized, except in rare cases. The data indicate a high time dedication that exceeds the academically and personally assigned and valued time for these functions. On the other hand, it is deduced from the surveys that the work of the journal teams should still obtain greater recognition in most private, public, and accreditation bodies. After studying the collected data, surveys, and interviews, the main conclusion is that, for participants in scientific journal teams, there is an ethical reason for their dedication that exceeds expectations of academic and professional recognition and surpasses potential economic benefits and incentives. It is proposed that, even so, keeping the balance of satisfaction positive concerning rewards, public and private institutions should make a change in the valuation of this work to avoid risking the quality of publications and, therefore, the development of knowledge being posed not as an Aut-Aut where ethics always wins, but as a personal choice that ends with the involvement and performance of the scientific journal teams.Peer reviewe
Trends and persistence in the number of hot days : some multi-country evidence
Full text linkPublisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2025.This paper uses fractional integration methods to obtain comprehensive evidence on the evolution of the number of hot days, defined as those with temperatures above 35 °C, in 54 countries from various regions of the world over the period from 1950 to 2022. The variable analysed is a key indicator of global warming, and the chosen modelling approach is most informative about the behaviour of the series as it provides evidence on the possible presence of time trends, on whether or not mean reversion occurs, and on the degree of persistence. In brief, the findings indicate the presence of considerable heterogeneity among the countries studied and highlight the importance of tailored climate policies based on both global and local factors.Peer reviewe
Systematic and Narrative Review of the Mediating Role of Personal Relationships Between Mental Health and Nutrition
Full text linkPublisher Copyright: © 2025 by the authors.Background/Objectives: The complex relationship between nutrition and mental well-being has been widely documented, with empirical evidence supporting both the influence of dietary habits on psychological health and, conversely, the impact of mental state on food choices. However, a critical gap remains in understanding the mechanisms underlying this interaction. While previous literature have examined various biological and psychological mediators, limited attention has been given to the potential mediation role of interpersonal relationships in shaping this dynamic. This article seeks to address this theoretical gap by exploring how the quality of social interactions—both in their intentional dimension and in their lived experiential aspect—may function as a key mediator between nutrition and mental well-being. Methods: Methodologically, a combination of systematic review (PRISMA) and narrative review was employed, given that the findings of the systematic review alone are insufficient to formulate a hypothesis that requires interdisciplinary dialog in a still emerging and underexplored field. Results: The hypothesis we aim to propose is whether the quality of interpersonal relationships acts as a catalyst and enhancer of the effect of nutrients on mental health. Conclusions: This could open new avenues for the design of dietary interventions and mental well-being programs from a socially integrated approach.Peer reviewe
Feasibility and potential effect of a pilot blended digital behavior change intervention promoting sustainable diets over a year
No full textPublisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2025.Well-designed effective interventions promoting sustainable diets are urgently needed to benefit both human and planetary health. This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of a pilot blended digital intervention aimed at promoting sustainable diets. We conducted a series of ABA n-of-1 trials with baseline, intervention, and follow-up phases over the course of a year, involving twelve participants. The intervention included text messages, and individualized online feedback sessions. Quantitative data on diet composition was collected daily for 15 weeks distributed over the year. Qualitative data was collected through interviews at the end of each phase. Results showed high feasibility and acceptability: 100% retention rate, 75% attendance at all feedback sessions, and an average response rate of 86% to the dietary questionnaires. The intervention had a positive and significant effect on the overall diet composition. Specifically, 92% of the participants significantly increased their daily fruit and vegetable consumption, and 58% significantly reduced their intake of red and processed meat as well as ultra-processed foods. Participants also reported reducing food waste, choosing minimally packaged and in-season foods, and prioritizing fair-sourced food. The study demonstrates the potential of digital interventions to effectively promote sustainable dietary behaviors and offers insights for future large-scale implementations. Upcoming iterations should involve a more diverse population, particularly less motivated individuals and with more diverse socioeconomic status. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/41443Peer reviewe