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Do birds select the plastics debris used for nest construction? A case study in a Mediterranean agricultural landscape
No full textPlastic pollution is becoming a global problem due to its ubiquitous occurrence and the impacts detected for many species. However, the research about plastics in nests of terrestrial bird species has remained relatively overlooked in comparison to those devoted to marine ecosystems. Here we study the occurrence and patterns of use of anthropogenic material in nests of two passerine birds, the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica) and the European serin (Serinus serinus), breeding in an orange tree cultivation in Mediterranean Spain. Our results show that both species use extensively plastic debris as nest material; almost 71% of the European serin nests and 96% of nests of Eurasian magpies contained plastic debris. Furthermore, by analyzing the plastic debris availability in the agricultural landscape surveyed we confirmed a selection pattern in the two species. Thus, both species preferably select plastic filaments over other plastic debris. The Eurasian magpie does not select plastic based on size or color but the European serin avoid black plastics prefer smaller fragments in comparison to the average size available. Moreover, we suggest the apparent similarity of plastic filaments with the natural materials typically used by these species, as well as how they use the plastic in their nests could influence their selection behavior. More studies focused on terrestrial birds inhabiting human modified habitats could offer a deeper approach to how plastic debris interacts with wildlife in different ways.Sin financiación8.3 Q1 JCR 20221.679 Q1 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
La Escuela Austriaca de Madrid. De Viena a Madrid
No full textLa Escuela Austriaca de Madrid constituye un fenómeno de reciente implantación. Desde sus orígenes en los primeros seguidores esporádicos de autores como Hayek o Mises a mediados del siglo XX, los austriacos han ido copando cada vez más espacios de debate, tanto público como académico.
Así, a los hermanos Reig Albiol, los grandes introductores del pensamiento austriaco en aquella España de finales de los años 50, les siguieron otros autores, hasta llegar a personajes más actuales como Huerta de Soto, Bagus, Alonso Neira, Rallo, etc. Pero este libro no ofrece únicamente un recorrido histórico por la formación y desarrollo de la Escuela Austriaca de Madrid, sino por sus debates actuales.
En este sentido, la Escuela Austriaca de Madrid constituye un ente en plena evolución, vivo y con señales de no haber alcanzado aún su máximo esplendor. Cuestiones como la teoría monetaria, la historia del pensamiento económico o la teoría evolutiva de las instituciones son algunos ejemplos de cómo el debate en el seno de la Escuela Austriaca de Madrid se encuentra más activo hoy que nunca.Sin financiaciónNo data SPI 2022UE
Electoral Violence, Women, and Peacebuilding in Liberia: Towards the 2023 Elections
No full textSin financiaciónSPI 2022UE
An Observational Study in the Real Clinical Practice of the Treatment of Noninfectious Uveitis
No full textBackground: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of patients with uveitis associated with an immunologic or idiopathic disease that requires immunosuppressive treatment and the response to such treatments in real clinical practice. Methods: An observational, descriptive, longitudinal, and retrospective study of a cohort of patients diagnosed with noninfectious uveitis was performed. To assess the response to treatment, we evaluated the change in visual acuity, vitritis, and the presence of macular edema. Results: We included 356 patients. Overall, 12% required treatment with systemic corticosteroids, and 66 patients (18.5%) required immunosuppressive/biological treatment, with methotrexate being the most used (55%). Immunosuppressive drugs were used in 59 cases (in 56 patients, as the first choice of treatment and for 3 patients as the second choice after treatment with biologics). Treatment with biologics was the first choice in 10 patients out of 66 (15%), and 34 (48%) required them at some time during the disease, with adalimumab being the most commonly used. Thirty-five patients (53%) needed to switch drugs due to a lack of response to the first one. There were no differences between different drugs in the resolution of vitritis and improvement in vision. Conclusions: The use of systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive/biologics was necessary for a high number of patients with noninfectious uveitis. In our series, tocilizumab was significantly more effective in the resolution of macular edema.Sin financiación3.9 Q2 JCR 20220.882 Q1 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
Airway management in neonates and infants: European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and British Journal of Anaesthesia joint guidelines
No full textAirway management is required during general anaesthesia and is essential for life-threatening conditions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Evidence from recent trials indicates a high incidence of critical events during airway management, especially in neonates or infants. It is important to define the optimal techniques and strategies for airway management in these groups. In this joint European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) and British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) guideline on airway management in neonates and infants, we present aggregated and evidence-based recommendations to assist clinicians in providing safe and effective medical care. We identified seven main areas of interest for airway management: i) preoperative assessment and preparation; ii) medications; iii) techniques and algorithms; iv) identification and treatment of difficult airways; v) confirmation of tracheal intubation; vi) tracheal extubation, and vii) human factors. Based on these areas, Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes (PICO) questions were derived that guided a structured literature search. GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) methodology was used to formulate the recommendations based on those studies included with consideration of their methodological quality (strong '1' or weak '2' recommendation with high 'A', medium 'B' or low 'C' quality of evidence). In summary, we recommend: 1. Use medical history and physical examination to predict difficult airway management (1C). 2. Ensure adequate level of sedation or general anaesthesia during airway management (1B). 3. Administer neuromuscular blocker before tracheal intubation when spontaneous breathing is not necessary (1C). 4. Use a videolaryngoscope with an age-adapted standard blade as first choice for tracheal intubation (1B). 5. Apply apnoeic oxygenation during tracheal intubation in neonates (1B). 6. Consider a supraglottic airway for rescue oxygenation and ventilation when tracheal intubation fails (1B). 7. Limit the number of tracheal intubation attempts (1C). 8. Use a stylet to reinforce and preshape tracheal tubes when hyperangulated videolaryngoscope blades are used and when the larynx is anatomically anterior (1C). 9. Verify intubation is successful with clinical assessment and end-tidal CO2 waveform (1C). 10. Apply high-flow nasal oxygenation, continuous positive airway pressure or nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation for postextubation respiratory support, when appropriate (1B).European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive CareBritish Journal of Anaesthesia3.6 Q2 JCR 20220.987 Q1 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
Nerve Blocks for Craniotomy
No full textPurpose of Review: Postcraniotomy headache (PCH) is a common adverse event and can lead to various complications and decreased quality of life. Recent Findings: To reduce postcraniotomy pain and associated complications, a multimodal pain therapy including analgesics, analgesic adjuncts, and regional anesthesia is essential. The use of opioids should be minimized to facilitate prompt postoperative neurosurgical assessment. Here, we provide an update on the latest evidence regarding the role of scalp nerve blocks in the pain management of patients undergoing craniotomy procedure. Summary: Nerve blocks are effective in alleviating postoperative pain after craniotomy. Scalp blocks contribute to lower pain levels and less opioid consumption in the first 48 h following surgery. Moreover, there is a significant decrease in patients suffering from PONV among patients who receive scalp block.Sin financiación3.7 Q2 JCR 20220.767 Q1 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
Land‑ and Skyscapes of Hegra: An Archaeoastronomical Analysis of the Nabataean Necropoleis
No full textThe archaeological World Heritage Site of Hegra (Mada´in Salih, Al-Hijr), in
Saudi Arabia, is often considered the southern capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Positioned just northeast of the AlUla Valley (where ancient Dadan is located), the
Nabataeans recreated several aspects of their northern capital, Petra. They carved
more than 130 tombs into the sandstone outcrops of which nearly a hundred had
a monumental character with ornate façades of exceptional beauty and deep sense
of enduring. In February 2023, our international, multidisciplinary research team
conducted a feld campaign in Hegra. Our objective was to measure the orientation
of Nabataean tombs and sanctuaries in the area, which could ofer new clues to
aspects of Nabataean culture and religion that we had studied in earlier works at
Petra, and elsewhere in Nabataea. This paper includes the analysis and interpretation
of the data on the orientation of 113 tombs, including all monumental ones, the
largest coherent set of Nabataean tombs ever analyzed. The results show that the
tombs were not randomly orientated but followed a series of patterns, most probably
emphasizing the skyscape, within the framework of the Nabataean lunisolar calendar
religious festivals, and, on occasions, also the local landscape.Sin financiación0.5 Q3 JCR 20220.358 Q1 SJR 2023No data IDR 2022UE
Estudios de cómic en España: el camino a la consolidación
No full textEste libro ofrece catas de interés sobre el campo de la comunicación en España, abarcando desde la comunicación científica hasta el impacto de la inteligencia artificial en la creación de contenidos. A través de contribuciones de expertos en diversas áreas, se examinan tanto los avances actuales como los desafíos futuros dentro de la comunicación, con un enfoque particular en la diversidad de perspectivas y metodologías.Sin financiación.SPI 2022UE
