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Anaesthesia praCtice for Caesarean dElivery Snapshot Study (ACCESS): Protocol and baseline characteristics of registered centres
No full textBackground: Specific guidelines to manage caesarean delivery anaesthesia are lacking. A European multicentre study, ACCESS investigates caesarean delivery anaesthesia management in European centres. In order to identify ACCESS participating centres, a registration survey was created.
Objective: The aim of the current report is to describe the characteristics of ACCESS study participating centres, the rationale for the ACCESS study and the study methodology.
Design and setting: The ACCESS study is a European multicentre cross-sectional study to describe anaesthesia management for caesarean delivery (CD) using a snapshot (2-week) design. The ACCESS registration survey gathered: contact details for National Coordinators (NC); Lead Investigators (LI) per centre; centre annual CD volume; expected no. of CD during 2-week snapshot window; centre practice information; data collection language. The ACCESS registration survey was launched July 2022 (Google Forms, Google Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA) and distributed through personal connections, national and international societies, social media networks, during Euroanaesthesia 2023, through the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care newsletter.
Results: The ACCESS registration survey identified Lead Investigators for 418 centres, in 32 countries, representing an anticipated number of 15,073 CD cases over the planned 12-month study period. A median (range) of 20 (2 to 400) CD cases are anticipated per centre during the 2-week snapshot window. Most 366/418 (87.6%) centres are small, ≤2000 annual CD cases, 42 are medium 2000-5000 cases and 10 are large, ≥5000 annual CD cases. Registered centres reported in 134 (32.0%) centres that anaesthesia for caesarean delivery is performed mostly by a specialist obstetric anaesthesiologist.
Conclusion: The ACCESS registration survey revealed variability in volume and CD practice as well as training-levels and staffing among European countries. The ACCESS study (https://www.access-study.org/) aims to generate practice data to guide CD anaesthetic management strategies.Sin financiación1.9 Q2 JCR 20230.743 Q2 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
The trajectory of international law in Latin America and its influence on human rights
No full textEl derecho internacional tiene un recorrido largo y asentado en América Latina. Así mismo, su influencia en el reconocimiento internacional de los derechos humanos a nivel regional y global ha sido muy significativa. La doctrina suele hablar de las contribuciones latinoamericanas al orden jurídico internacional y a los derechos humanos, pero pocos estudios ponen a esta región como protagonista de ese proceso, sino más bien como colaboradora. De igual forma, la historia global de los derechos humanos ha opacado el papel de América Latina en esa evolución. No obstante, diversas aportaciones académicas de la última década han revalorizado ese papel, al rescatar las tradiciones y trayectorias regionales del derecho internacional desarrolladas en y desde América Latina. Además de describir y analizar estos desarrollos latinoamericanos, el artículo propone su puesta en valor respecto de toda disciplina vinculada con la construcción y aplicación del derecho internacional y los derechos humanos en la región.International law has a long and well-established trajectory in Latin America. Likewise, its influence on the international recognition of human rights both at a regional and global level has been very significant. The doctrine usually addresses the Latin American contributions to the international legal order and human rights, but few studies place the region as a protagonist of this process, but rather as a collaborator. Similarly, the global history of human rights has overshadowed Latin America’s role in this evolution. However, various academic contributions of the last decade have revalued this role by highlighting the regional traditions and trajectories of international law in and from Latin America. In addition to describing and analyzing these Latin American developments, the article suggests their great relevance for any discipline concerned to the construction and application of international law and human rights in the region.Sin financiaciónNo data JCR 2023* Q4 SJR 20230,02 C3 IDR 2023UE
Understanding AI adoption in Education: a TAM perspective on students’ and teachers' perceptions
No full textOver the past 30 years, we have experienced exponential growth. The advent of the Internet marked a significant shift in how we work and access information. We are now in a new phase, where the speed of information processing and storage capacity have prompted another exponential change. The arrival of new technologies such as mobile applications, Big Data, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the university environment. These innovations aim to enhance the educational experience, optimize administrative processes, and support academic research. The effectiveness of these technologies depends on their acceptance by students and faculty, making it crucial to evaluate user adaptation. Despite extensive research on technology development, there is a lack of studies validating their impact and acceptance in academic settings. This research addresses this deficiency by presenting a new model based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) tailored for university students and faculty. The study introduces an assessment system for digital maturity levels using a fuzzy 2-tuple linguistic model and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The results demonstrate a significant correlation between the use of AI and the enhancement of the academic experience in universities.Sin financiaciónSPI 2022UE
Twitch.tv como herramienta para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje: una exploración de su uso en el ámbito educativo
No full textTwitch.tv, reconocida por sus transmisiones en vivo de videojuegos y eventos deportivos, surge como una plataforma valiosa para la educación. Aunque prevalecen investigaciones sobre videojuegos, se reconoce su potencial educativo, generando comunidades síncronas y promoviendo la interacción. El presente estudio analiza su uso en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje mediante sesiones “Study with me” y con expertos. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo descriptivo y correlacional, recopilando datos de 52 participantes a través de métricas de uso y un cuestionario diseñado para conocer la experiencia de uso educativa en Twitch. Las métricas del canal revelaron un crecimiento constante y alta participación, fundamentales para mantener el interés y la comunidad. La percepción positiva de los estudiantes sobre la utilidad de las sesiones y la satisfacción con Twitch.tv confirman su potencial educativo. La interacción durante las sesiones demostró niveles significativos, promoviendo un entorno participativo y colaborativo. Los resultados respaldan el uso de Twitch.tv como herramienta eficaz para la enseñanza. En conclusión, Twitch.tv puede considerarse una plataforma viable y beneficiosa para la educación en línea y el aprendizaje colaborativo, lo que subraya la necesidad de futuras investigaciones para profundizar en estas relaciones y considerar otros factores influyentes.Sin financiaciónSPI 2022UE
Equipos multidisciplinares de alumnos de ingeniería y negocio en una experiencia de aprendizaje basado en retos (CBL)
No full textEn un entorno laboral cada vez más complejo, la capacidad de trabajo en equipos multidisciplinares cobra vital importancia. Muchas veces la alta especialización universitaria es contradictoria al enfoque multidisciplinar utilizado por muchas organizaciones para afrontar sus desafíos diarios. Este estudio analiza una experiencia de Aprendizaje Basado en Retos (CBL, de sus siglas en inglés) con 48 estudiantes de la Universidad Europea de Madrid, en colaboración con la consultora tecnológica Nfq Advisory SL. En esta experiencia alumnos de tercer año en el Grado de Business Analytics, alumnos de cuarto año del Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE) y alumnos de tercer año del Grado de ingeniería en Matemáticas aplicada al análisis de datos en la Universidad Europea de Madrid, han tenido que abordar un reto de consultoria de forma colaborativa desde un enfoque multidisciplinar. Los resultados muestran una alta satisfacción de los estudiantes y mejoras significativas en distintas habilidades tecnológicas, trabajo en equipo, y solución de problemas complejos. Aunque estas actividades son muchas veces difíciles de organizar y ejecutar, la experiencia destacó la importancia de la colaboración interdisciplinar y el contacto con el mundo empresarial, validando el potencial del CBL para desarrollar competencias transversales y mejorar la empleabilidad de los estudiantes.Sin financiaciónSPI 2022UE
Método didáctico avanzado para superar la arcaica “regla de tres” clásica, perfeccionada con la proporcionalidad de magnitudes
No full textEn este artículo se propone una nueva forma de enseñanza de los problemas propios de la llamada “regla de tres” con dos o más magnitudes, actualmente basada en dos hipótesis físicas. Se analizan los distintos métodos de resolución enseñados de la regla de tres compuesta, sistemas sin fundamento basados en la intuición en contra de la deducción que caracteriza a la ciencia matemática. El nuevo método propuesto de resolución se apoya en la “Primera álgebra de magnitudes”, el cual se explica y fundamenta. Se realiza un estudio estadístico de la eficacia didáctica de todos los métodos con una muestra de 97 estudiantes y se exponen los resultados.This article proposes a new way of teaching the problems of the so-called «rule of three with magnitudes», currently based on two
physical hypotheses. The different methods of resolution taught from the compound «rule of three with magnitudes» are analyzed,
systems based on intuition against deduction that characterizes mathematical science. The new proposed method of resolution is based
on the “First algebra of magnitudes”, which is explained and logic reasoned. A statistical study of the didactic effectiveness of all the
methods of rule of three with magnitudes is carried out and the results are presented.Sin financiaciónNo data JCR 2023No data SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
Misconduct of Spanish grassroots soccer coaches through referees’ reports: Variability by match format, age category, sex, and severity
No full textThis study aimed to describe and analyse the disciplinary sanctions received by grassroots soccer coaches in the Valencian Community (Spain) over five seasons. Specific objectives included determining the influence of format (8-a-side or 11-a-side), age (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U18), sex category (male or female), and sanction severity (mild [one to four matches] or serious [five matches to a full season]). A study was conducted based on referees’ records from 275,844 games played in 1401 league competitions during five subsequent seasons between 2014 and 2019 in Valencia (Spain). A total of 3563 sanctions were recorded by matchday referees, with the majority being minor offences (92.93%) and most being imposed on 11-a-side soccer coaches (87%). The most frequent reasons for sanctions pertained to protests to referees (28%); dismissal due to double reprimands (26.40%); contemptuous and inconsiderate attitudes towards referees, including insults and threats (19.53%); and direct sending-offs (8.84%). Significantly more mild sanctions were found than serious ones, with more sanctions emerging in the 11-a-side soccer than in the 8-a-side soccer and the men's category compared to the women's category. Finally, we found significantly more sanctions in the U18 men's category compared to all other younger age categories and in the U15 men's category compared to the U7, U9 and U9-U11 female categories (p < .05).GV 2017/1471.5 Q3 JCR 20230.741 Q1 SJR 2023No data IDR 2023UE
Demandas de carga externa y diferencias posicionales en partidos de fútbol formativo de elite mediante GPS
No full textEste estudio describe las demandas de carga física en jugadores juveniles de fútbol argentino en partidos oficiales, analizándolas por posición y división. Se tomaron datos de divisiones inferiores del Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield, perteneciente a la máxima categoría del fútbol argentino. Se consideraron aquellos jugadores que completaron la totalidad del partido (186 jugadores en 114 partidos) excluyendo arqueros. Se utilizó GPS Catapult para analizar variables locomotoras (distancia total, distancia total de sprint, distancia total a una velocidad mayor a 19km/h, velocidad máxima) y mecánicas (player load por minuto, aceleración máxima, desaceleración máxima). Se utilizó la prueba no paramétrica Wilcoxon-Test con un nivel de significancia p<0,05. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre las divisiones más jóvenes y las superiores en la mayoría de las variables, excluyendo las divisiones 8va y 9na debido a diferentes tiempos de juego. Los defensores centrales presentaron los valores más bajos en distancia recorrida y aceleración máxima, mientras que los delanteros centros y extremos mostraron los valores más altos en velocidad máxima. Se observaron diferencias a favor de jugadores argentinos en comparación con datos internacionales. Este estudio proporciona información relevante para personalizar el entrenamiento y optimizar el rendimiento y la prevención de lesiones en el fútbol juvenil argentino.This research studies the physical load demands on Argentinean youth soccer players during official matches, categorized by position and division. Data was collected from youth players of Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield, member of the Argentinean elite soccer league. Players who completed entire matches (186 players across 114 games) were included, excluding goalkeepers. GPS Catapult was employed to analyze running demands (total distance, sprint distance, distance at speeds exceeding 19 km/h, maximum velocity) and acceleration variables (player load per minute, maximum acceleration, maximum deceleration). The non-parametric Wilcoxon Test was used with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Significant differences were found between youth ages across most variables, excluding 8th and 9th divisions due to difference in playing times. Central defenders showed the lowest values in distance covered and maximum acceleration, while center forwards and wingers displayed the highest values in maximum velocity. Argentinian players performed better compared to international data. This study provides insights to optimize performance and injury prevention in Argentinean youth soccer.Sin FinanciaciónNo data JCR 2023; No data SJR 2023; 0,24 C3 IDR 202
Wildlife as a Sentinel for Pathogen Introduction in Nonendemic Areas: First Detection of Leishmania tropica in Wildlife in Spain
No full textLeishmaniasis is a chronic global arthropod-borne zoonotic disease produced by several species of Leishmania with cutaneous,
mucocutaneous, and visceral clinical manifestations. In Spain, only Leishmania infantum has been reported so far, although other
species of Leishmania, such as L. tropica and L. major, are present in surrounding countries. The aim of this work is to analyze the
occurrence of Leishmania spp. infection in European wildcats (Felis silvestris) as sentinels, including their genotypic characterization.
Necropsies of 18 road-killed wildcats were conducted. Samples of ear skin and spleen were taken for DNA isolation and PCR
of the highly sensitive SSU-rDNA target. Subsequent PCR tests were performed using more specific targets for the determination of
Leishmania species: hsp70 and ITS1. Positive samples were sequenced, and phylogenetic trees were constructed. Seven wildcats
were found positive for Leishmania spp. Based on the hsp70 and ITS1 sequences, an animal was found to be infected only with
L. tropica in ear skin samples, while two cats were found to be infected with L. infantum in both the ear skin and the spleen. In one
animal, a clear sequence of L. infantum ITS1 and a sequence of L. tropica hsp70 were obtained from the ear skin. Since hsp70 and
ITS1 sequencing was not possible in three cats, the species of Leishmania infecting them was not determined. This is the first report
of autochthonous infection with L. tropica in the Iberian Peninsula. Health care professionals, including physicians, dermatologists,
and veterinarians, must be aware of this for a correct diagnosis, treatment, and management of possible coinfections.The research was partially funded by the ICPVet research group of UCM (grant GRFN17/21).3.5 Q2 JCR 2023; 0.921 Q1 SJR 2024; No data IDR 2022UE
A Burnt-Out Health: Stigma towards Mental Health Problems as a Predictor of Burnout in a Sample of Community Social Healthcare Professionals
No full textBurnout is a primary psychosocial risk factor in the workplace. Mental health stigma, which includes negative cognitions, emotions, and behaviors, also undermines the performance of social healthcare professionals. This study aimed to explore the levels of burnout in a sample of community social healthcare workers as well as its relationships with variables such as stigma towards mental health problems, professional skills, and job characteristics. An online assessment was conducted with 184 social healthcare professionals (75.5% female, mean age = 40.82 years, SD = 9.9). Medium levels of burnout and stigma and high levels of professional skills were observed. Multiple linear regression analyses revealed that stigma towards mental health problems and professional skills predicted emotional exhaustion (R2 = 0.153, F(4, 179) = 9.245, p < 0.001), depersonalization (R2 = 0.213, F(3, 180) = 17.540, p < 0.001), and personal accomplishment (R2 = 0.289, F(5, 178) = 15.87, p < 0.001). These findings suggest that social healthcare systems could benefit from taking care of the mental health of their workers by addressing burnout, tackling negative attitudes towards mental health problems, and providing professional skills training. This would help to make social healthcare systems more inclusive and of higher quality, thereby reducing health costs.Comunidad de Madrid, grant number PIPF-2022/SAL-GL-254332.5 Q2 JCR 20220.616 Q2 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE