Assessing the dynamics of pollutants in the environment is a very complex challenge, primarily because of the large number of variables involved. Thus, in addition to processes that depend on the physicochemical properties of the pollutant and the main characteristics of the contaminated environment, there are less obvious phenomena that also influence the dynamics of pollutants, such as colloid-mediated transport. The objective of this work is to elucidate the main characteristics of this process and its influence on the transport of pollutants through the soil, taking glyphosate as an example. Although this pollutant is strongly retained by soil components, its presence in groundwater is quite frequent, often due to this facilitated transport by colloids. challenge involved Thus colloidmediated colloid mediated example components frequent colloids

Two poly(acrylic acid-b-acrylamide) copolymers, and a poly(acrylic acid) homopolymer were synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization and tested for nickel removal from aqueous media. RAFT was used for better interchain composition homogeneity and to facilitate the synthesis of the block copolymers. Liquid-phase polymer-based retention (LPR) was used to compare the nickel binding capacity. Uptake tests were carried out at pH 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0. Nickel adsorption isotherms in the range of 1 to 7 mmol L−1 were achieved and the Langmuir adsorption model was applied. Maximum binding capacity (Qm) of Ni2+ at 298 K depended on the composition of the copolymers and pH. The polyacid block (PAA) was the major structural feature responsible for high values of nickel binding. All materials presented better uptake at higher pH, probably due to polyacid deprotonation and the increase in the electrostatic interactions. Up to approximately 100 mg of nickel per gram of homopolymer could be retained at pH = 5.0. Even though the presence of a poly(acrylamide) block decreases the binding capacity compared to PAA, that block has a specific contribution to nickel binding and can also provide better features to the material as better solubilization, and others. polyacrylic poly acrylic acidbacrylamide acid b acrylamide acid-b-acrylamide additionfragmentation addition fragmentation (RAFT media Liquidphase Liquid phase polymerbased polymer based LPR (LPR 30 3 0 3.0 40 4 4.0 50 5 5.0 L1 L L− applied Qm (Qm Ni2 Ni 29 PAA (PAA interactions 10 polyacrylamide poly(acrylamide solubilization others 3. 4. 5. 2

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the predictive value of initial intraocular pressure difference of the detached and fellow eyes of patients with complex rhegmatogenous retinal detachment on postoperative persistent ocular hypotony. Methods: This retrospective observational study included 538 eyes of 538 unilateral complex rhegmatogenous retinal detachment patients with a proliferative vitreoretinopathy grade of C-1 or higher, treated with silicone oil endotamponade following pars plana vitrectomy. The patients were divided into Group A (patients having silicone oil removal without ocular hypotony; n=504) and Group B (patients with persistent ocular hypotony following silicone oil removal [n=8, 23.5%] and with retained silicone oil [n=26, 76.5%] due to the risk of persistent ocular hypotony; total n=34). Ocular hypotony was defined as an intraocular pressure of <6 mmHg on two or more occasions. Patients’ demographics, including age, sex, and follow-up time, and ocular characteristics, including ocular surgical and trauma history, initial and final best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure and initial intraocular pressure difference of the detached and fellow eyes, and anatomical success rates and postoperative complications, were retrospectively collected from the electronic patient files. Results: The initial intraocular pressure was significantly lower in the detached eyes of Group B than in Group A (8.3 ± 3.5 vs. 12.9 ± 3.3, p<0.001). Also, the initial intraocular pressure difference was significantly higher in Group B than in Group A (8.9 ± 3.2 vs. 2.2 ± 2.7mmHg, p<0.001). The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the cutoff value of the initial intraocular pressure difference was 7.5mmHg for the risk of persistent ocular hypotony. The most influential factors on postoperative persistent ocular hypotony in the binary logistic regression analysis were the initial intraocular pressure difference and the need for a retinectomy. Conclusion: In eyes with complex rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated with pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade, the initial intraocular pressure difference could be of value in predicting postoperative persistent ocular hypotony and could guide surgeons on the decision of silicone oil removal. Purpose Methods 53 C1 C 1 C- n=504 n504 n 504 n=8, n8 8 [n=8 23.5% 235 23 5 n=26, n26 26 [n=26 76.5% 765 76 n=34. n34 n=34 . 34 n=34) 6 < occasions Patients demographics age sex followup follow up time characteristics history bestcorrected best corrected acuity complications files Results 8.3 83 3 (8. 35 3. vs 129 12 9 12. 33 3.3 p<0.001. p0001 p p<0.001 0 001 p<0.001) Also 8.9 89 32 2 22 2. 27mmHg 7mmHg 2.7mmHg 75mmHg 7 5mmHg retinectomy Conclusion tamponade n=50 n50 50 n=8 [n= 23.5 n=26 n2 [n=2 76.5 n3 n=3 8. (8 p000 p<0.00 00 n=5 n5 n= [n 23. n=2 76. ( p00 p<0.0 p0 p<0. p<0 p<

Abstract Introduction: The creation of protected natural areas within urban environments has played an essential role in providing small reservoirs of native vegetation and refuges for endemic species. However, knowledge of how land management and landscape design can influence the different community structures of urban parks is scarce. Objective: To analyze, through ant communities, the influence of urbanization in a protected natural area (PNA) located in an urban zone. Methods: From April to July 2022, using bait traps and pitfall traps along 100 m transects, the presence of ant species was recorded in the El Refugio State Park Natural Area in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Alpha diversity was assessed using Hill numbers, while beta diversity was evaluated using the Jaccard index. Additionally, indicator species were identified through the indicator value (IndVal). Multiple correspondence analysis was conducted to associate the presence of species with environmental variables and vegetation types, and contingency tables were created to relate ant presence to vegetation cover size. Results: In total 18 565 individuals were captured (five subfamilies, 22 genera, and 29 species). Species richness and diversity decreased in sites with low vegetation cover, such as in Tamaulipan thornscrub; secondary vegetation retained greater species richness. Indicator species found in secondary vegetation and grassland areas were mainly composed of species that tolerate high temperatures and generalists such as Forelius mccooki and Tetramorium spinosum. The presence of these species is primarily associated with temperature, humidity, and vegetation cover. A relationship between the presence of ant species and vegetation cover size was evident. Conclusion: The structure and composition of ant communities vary according to the type of vegetation structure, particularly in areas that have undergone greater anthropogenic damage. Therefore, the conservation of landscapes, as well as monitoring of these areas, should be considered in future research.

Resumen Introducción: La creación de espacios naturales protegidos en entornos urbanos desempeñan un papel esencial, proporcionando reservorios de vegetación autóctona y refugios de fauna endémica. Sin embargo, es escaso el conocimiento sobre cómo la gestión del suelo y el diseño del paisaje influye en las diferentes estructuras comunitarias de parques urbanos. Objetivo: Analizar a través de comunidades de hormigas la influencia de la urbanización en un área natural protegida en zona urbana. Métodos: De abril a julio de 2022, en transectos de 100 m se colocaron trampas de cebo y Pitfall, se registró la presencia de especies de hormigas del Parque Estatal “El Refugio” (PER), Tamaulipas, México. La diversidad Alfa se evaluó mediante números de Hill y la diversidad Beta con el índice de Jaccard. Se identificaron especies indicadoras con el Valor Indicador (IndVal). Se realizó un análisis de correspondencia múltiple asociando la presencia de especies con variables ambientales y tipos de vegetación. Se realizó una tabla de contingencia para relacionar la presencia de hormigas con el tamaño de cobertura vegetal. Resultados: En total, se capturaron 18 565 individuos (cinco subfamilias, 22 géneros y 29 especies). La riqueza y diversidad de especies disminuyó en sitios con baja cobertura vegetal, como en matorral espinoso tamaulipeco; la vegetación secundaria conservó mayor riqueza de especies. Áreas de vegetación secundaria y pastizal registraron especies indicadoras, principalmente especies generalistas y tolerantes a las altas temperaturas como Forelius mccooki y Tetramorium spinosum. La presencia de especies está asociada con la temperatura, humedad y cobertura vegetal. Se evidenció una relación entre presencia de especies de hormigas y tamaño de cobertura vegetal. Conclusiones: La estructura y composición de las comunidades de hormigas varía de acuerdo con la estructura vegetal, principalmente en áreas que han sufrido mayor daño antropogénico. La conservación de los paisajes y el monitoreo de estas áreas, deben ser considerados en futuras investigaciones.

Abstract This research aims to identify the main factors that have been studied about the marketing of services and guest satisfaction in the hotel industry through a review of the literature during the period 2003 to 2023. The research path that was considered was of a qualitative order, since the first attempt was to discover and refine research questions until the main components around the study variables were identified using the database through the LENS platform. ORG, and the use of the VOSviewer tool to carry out bibliometric networks. Two clusters were identified that, through a bibliometric network directed towards the incidence of marketing in the hotel field with emphasis on the hospitality industry, the main study components were distinguished. It can be affirmed that, by effectively linking the advocacy component to human resources towards the organizational goals and objectives, as well as towards the adaptation of the prevailing organizational culture, people can be recruited, developed, encouraged, and retained to gain a competitive advantage; therefore, the success at a strategic and tactical level of a company immersed in the hotel industry.

Resumen Esta investigación tiene como objetivo identificar los principales factores que se han estudiado acerca de la mercadotecnia de servicios y la satisfacción del huésped en la hotelería a través de una revisión de la literatura durante el periodo 2003 a 2023. La ruta de investigación que se consideró fue de orden cualitativo, ya que, se trató primero de descubrir y refinar preguntas de investigación hasta identificar los principales componentes alrededor de las variables de estudio usando la base de datos a través de la plataforma LENS. ORG, y, el uso de la herramienta VOSviewer para realizar redes bibliométricas. Se identificaron dos clústeres que, a través una red bibliométrica dirigida hacia la incidencia de la mercadotecnia en el ámbito hotelero con énfasis en la industria de la hospitalidad se distinguieron los principales componentes de estudio. Se puede afirmar que, al vincular de forma efectiva el componente de incidencia a los recursos humanos hacia las metas y objetivos organizacionales, así también, como hacia la adaptación de la cultura organizacional prevaleciente, las personas pueden ser reclutados, desarrollados, alentados y retenidos para obtener una ventaja competitiva; por lo tanto, el éxito a nivel estratégico y táctico de una empresa inmersa en la industria hotelera.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é caracterizar os resíduos sólidos industriais gerados por uma indústria goiana de pré-moldados de compósitos geopoliméricos e utilizá-los na produção de argamassa, em substituição parcial ao cimento nos teores de 5%, 10%, 15% e 25%, devido ao seu provável efeito pozolânico. Para a pesquisa o resíduo passou por trituração em moinho martelo e peneiramento em malha #40 realizados na própria indústria. Em seguida, foram realizadas análises físico-químicas para verificar se o resíduo atende aos parâmetros estabelecidos pela NBR 12653 (ABNT, 2014b) Materiais Pozolânicos - Requisitos. O resíduo apresentou potencial para ser utilizado como pozolana, pois na análise granulométrica apenas 19% ficaram retidos na peneira #325 e o teor de umidade também atendeu aos parâmetros da referida norma. No entanto o teor de perda ao fogo e o teor de álcalis disponíveis em Na 2 �� foram maiores do que os requisitos da norma, devido ao fato de o resíduo possuir em sua composição, raspas de pneu e hidróxido de sódio (NaOH). Em relação ao índice de desempenho com cimento Portland aos 28 dias, a argamassa que possui em sua composição 5% de resíduo atendeu as condições da norma, mas o desempenho com cal não obteve o resultado desejado, pois a resistência diminuiu. Após análise, percebeu-se que o resíduo não se enquadra como pozolana, mas pode ser usado como enchimento. prémoldados pré moldados utilizálos utilizá los 5 10 10% 15 25 25% pozolânico 40 #4 seguida físicoquímicas físico químicas 1265 ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2014b b Requisitos pozolana 19 325 #32 norma � NaOH. NaOH . (NaOH) dias desejado diminuiu percebeuse percebeu enchimento 1 4 # 126 32 #3 (NaOH 12 3

Abstract The objective of this study is to characterize the industrial solid waste generated by a geopolymeric composites precast industry in Goiás and use them in the production of mortar, in partial replacement of cement in the contents of 5%, 10%, 15% and 25%, due to its probable pozzolanic effect. For the research the residue underwent crushing in a hammer mill and sieving in a #40 mesh conducted in the industry itself. Then, physical-chemical analyzes were conducted to verify if the residue meets the parameters established by NBR 12653 (ABNT, 2014) Pozzolanic Materials - Requirements. The residue showed potential to be used as pozzolana, as in the particle size analysis only 19% was retained on sieve #325 and the moisture content also met the parameters of the aforementioned standard. However, the fire loss content and the alkali content available in ���� 2 �� were higher than the standard requirements, because the residue contains tire shavings and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in its composition. In relation to the performance index with Portland cement at 28 days, the mortar with 5% residue in its composition met the standard conditions, but the performance with lime did not obtain the desired result, as the resistance decreased. After analysis, it has been realized that the residue does not qualify as pozzolan but can be used as a filler. 5 10 10% 15 25 25% effect 40 #4 itself Then physicalchemical physical chemical 1265 ABNT, ABNT (ABNT 2014 Requirements pozzolana 19 325 #32 However ��� � requirements NaOH (NaOH days conditions result decreased filler 1 4 # 126 201 32 #3 12 20 3

ABSTRACT Blueberries are a fruit that is an important source of bioactive components beneficial to the human diet, such as anthocyanins and total phenolics, which are altered by the use of high temperatures during processing. This study aimed to evaluate the use of artificial neural networks in the optimization of sucrose concentration and time for the osmotic pre-treatment of blueberries of the Biloxi variety, to retain the greatest amount of anthocyanins and total phenolics in the subsequent preparation of jam. Artificial neural networks of the feedforward type were used, with a Backpropagation training algorithm with Levenberg-Marquardt weight adjustment, to achieve the optimal predicted combination that maximizes the retention of these bioactive components. The model achieved its best performance with 11 neurons in the hidden layer, achieving an R2 coefficient of 0.98 and a mean square error of 4.76, indicating a strong ability for generalization. Artificial neural networks allowed to obtain the best optimal combination of predicted multiple responses of factors consisting of a sucrose concentration of 1.64 M and a time of 211.52 min, which retained a higher content of total monomeric anthocyanins with 70.98 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside 100 g-1 of jam and total phenolics with 110.54 mg GAE g-1 of jam. On the other hand, through single-response optimization was obtained that the combination of experimental factors that maximized total anthocyanins (71.59 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside 100 g-1 of jam) was 1.54 M of sucrose and 232.73 min and for total phenols (111.06 mg GAE g-1 of jam) 1.79 M of sucrose and 196.36 min. The use of artificial neural networks is an excellent alternative for modeling phenomena, compared to traditional methods.

RESUMEN El arándano es un fruto que posee una fuente importante de componentes bioactivos beneficiosos para la dieta humana, como las antocianinas y fenoles totales, que se ven alterados por el uso de temperaturas altas durante el procesamiento. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el uso de redes neuronales artificiales en la optimización de la concentración de sacarosa y el tiempo para el pretratamiento osmótico de arándanos de la variedad Biloxi, con la finalidad de retener la mayor cantidad de antocianinas y componentes fenólicos totales en la elaboración posterior de mermelada. Se utilizó redes neuronales artificiales del tipo feedfoward, con algoritmo de entrenamiento de Backpropagation con ajuste de pesos de Levenberg-Marquardt para lograr la combinación óptima predicha que maximice la retención de estos componentes bioactivos. El modelo logró su mejor rendimiento con 11 neuronas en la capa oculta, logrando un coeficiente R2 de 0,98 y un error cuadrático medio de 4,76; lo que indica una gran capacidad de generalización. Las redes neuronales artificiales permitieron obtener la mejor combinación de los factores experimentales -concentración de sacarosa (1,64 M) y tiempo (211,52 min)- que maximizaron los contenidos de antocianinas monoméricas totales (70,98 mg cianidina-3-O-glucósido 100 g-1) y fenoles totales (110,54 mg AGE g-1) presentes en mermelada. En cambio, mediante optimización de respuesta se obtuvo que la combinación de factores experimentales que maximizó las antocianinas totales (71,59 mg cianidina-3-O-glucósido 100 g-1 de mermelada) fue 1,54 M de sacarosa y 232,73 min y para fenoles totales (111,06 mg GAE g-1 de mermelada) 1,79 M y 196,36 min. El uso de redes neuronales artificiales es una excelente alternativa para modelar fenómenos, en comparación con los métodos tradicionales.

Global databases such as Web of Science and Scopus have determined the standard indicators to measure the research output in national comparisons and its quality evaluation for decades. Already classic studies of science proved that this landscape of scientific production was distorted by using overly selective bibliographical indexes that were considered “international databases” while their coverage was severely limited. A relevant part of the bibliometric literature in the last 10 years has revolved around the limitations of these global data sources and the search for alternatives to explore more comprehensive universes of the scholarly output, considering all disciplines and languages. Particularly relevant in this debate are some recently created bibliographic services and search engines that provide new opportunities: Dimensions, Lens, Open Alex, CrossRef and Google Scholar. Our specific contribution to these studies relies on a methodological shift based on a convergence between prosopography and bibliometrics. For that end, we selected two countries that can be considered “peripheral centers” in the Latin American region. Firstly, we determined a universe of national researchers of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq, Brazil) and the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET, Argentina). The target populations are composed of 10,619 tenured researchers at CONICET and 14,418 holders of the CNPq’s “research productivity fellowship”. Secondly, we built a database with their comprehensive publishing performance uploaded in the national curricular information systems, the Brazilian Lattes and Argentina’s SIGEVA, that includes metadata for all articles. After computational and manual data cleaning of this database, we retained a total 464,361 articles for Brazil and 81,005 for Argentina published in 2013-2020. The comparative study shows that Argentina and Brazil have similar patterns of coverage in the global databases, although they differ in terms of collaboration practices and national publishing.

Abstract Introduction: Placenta succenturiata (PS) is a rare placenta abnormalities whose prevalence is 1.2%. It appears morphologically with a main lobe and one or several accessory lobes of various sizes joined together by blood vessels. The main risk factors correspond to advanced maternal age and in vitro fertilization. The diagnosis is made clinically after delivery. PS presents important obstetric risks such as postpartum hemorrhage and infection due to retained accessory lobe. Case presentation: It is presented the case of a 35-year-old woman, multiparous of 1, in single pregnancy with a diagnosis of fetal growth restriction and Rh (–) not sensitized. At 26 + 6 weeks a placental malformation is detected with a posterior placental body and accessory lobe on the anterior surface connected to arteriovenous vessels in the uterine fundus, findings compatible with PS. At 37 + 6 weeks the patient had a vaginal delivery; at delivery the diagnosis of PS was confirmed. Conclusion: PS is a rare and underdiagnosed placental malformation that presents significant obstetric risks. Antepartum ultrasound diagnosis of placenta abnormalities is essential to avoid unfavorable maternal and fetal outcomes.

Resumen Introducción: La placenta succenturiata (PS) es una malformación placentaria poco frecuente cuya prevalencia es del 1,2%. Se presenta morfológicamente con un lóbulo principal y uno o varios lóbulos accesorios de diverso tamaño unidos entre sí mediante vasos sanguíneos. Los principales factores de riesgo corresponden a la edad materna avanzada y la fertilización in vitro. El diagnóstico se realiza clínicamente posterior al alumbramiento. La PS presenta riesgos obstétricos importantes como la hemorragia posparto e infección por retención de lóbulo accesorio. Presentación de caso: Se presenta el caso clínico de una mujer de 35 años, multípara de uno, cursando embarazo único con diagnóstico de restricción de crecimiento fetal y Rh (–) no sensibilizada. A las 26 + 6 semanas se detecta una malformación placentaria con un cuerpo placentario posterior y lóbulo accesorio por cara anterior conectado con vasos arteriovenosos en fondo uterino, hallazgos compatibles con PS. A las 37 + 6 semanas la paciente presenta un parto vaginal conducido, en el alumbramiento se corrobora el diagnóstico de PS. Conclusión: La PS es una malformación poco frecuente y subdiagnosticada que presenta riesgos obstétricos importantes. Es fundamental el diagnóstico ecográfico anteparto de las malformaciones placentarias para evitar resultados maternos y fetales desfavorables.

Abstract Introduction Aural polyps are a misnomer. Any lesion can present as a mass in the external auditory canal. Aural polyps are proliferation of the granulation tissue due to long standing inflammatory process with associated otalgia and otorrhea. Objectives To document the clinicoradiological presentations, intraoperative findings, and histopathological diagnosis of aural polyp, correlating them. Methods In our study 81 patients underwent treatment for aural polyps in the department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) from April 1997 to April 2022. Results were tabulated, a simple descriptive analysis was done using the Statistical Package Social Sciences software, and the results obtained were represented as percentages and presented in tables. Results The majority (38) of the patients presenting with aural polyps were diagnosed with mucosal and squamous type of CSOM, and 22 with simple granulation polyps. There were also 5 patients with malignant otitis externa, 3 patients had glomus tumors, 2 patients with retained foreign bodies, and 3 patients with brain herniation. We also identified aberrant internal carotid artery, high jugular bulb, one patient had facial nerve neuroma, one patient had polyp from the tragus diagnosed with tuberculosis, one patient with keratosis obturans, and one with exostosis. Conclusion A thorough detailed examination and mastoid exploration with radiological and histopathological evaluation is mandatory for better defining the definitive treatment. Utmost care and meticulousness are advised for the surgeons while dealing with aural polyps to avoid any complications. misnomer canal otorrhea presentations findings them 8 Ear Nose ENT (ENT 199 2022 tabulated software tables 38 (38 CSOM externa tumors bodies herniation artery bulb neuroma tuberculosis obturans exostosis complications 19 202 (3 1 20 (

Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the "Survey Work-Home Interaction-Nijmegen" (SWING), developed by S. Geurts, in a sample of Chilean public workers. Its psychometric properties were studied with a sample of 1,135 workers from public institutions in Chile. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis indicate a four-factor model. The original structure of the scale was retained, containing 22 items distributed across four subscales: negative work-family interaction, negative family-work interaction, positive work-family interaction, and positive family-work interaction. The reliability analysis of the scale indicated that this Spanish version has good internal consistency, with values ranging from 0.82 to 0.94. Significant correlations were found between the SWING and measures related to each dimension of the scale. It is concluded that this version possesses appropriate psychometric properties, and guidelines are suggested for the use of the Spanish version of this questionnaire in future research.

Resumo: O objetivo do trabalho foi examinar as propriedades psicométricas da versão em espanhol do «Survey Work-Home Interaction-Nijmegen» (SWING), desenvolvido por S. Geurts, em uma amostra de funcionários públicos chilenos. Suas propriedades psicométricas foram estudadas com uma amostra de 1.135 trabalhadores de instituições públicas do Chile. Os resultados da análise fatorial confirmatória indicam que o modelo é de quatro fatores. A estrutura original da escala, que contém 22 itens distribuídos em quatro subescalas, foi mantida: interação negativa trabalho-família, interação negativa família-trabalho, interação positiva trabalho-família e interação positiva família-trabalho. A análise da confiabilidade da escala indicou que esta versão em espanhol possui uma boa consistência interna, com valores que variaram entre -0,82 e -0,94. Foram encontradas correlações significativas entre o SWING e medidas relativas a cada dimensão da escala. Conclui-se que esta versão possui propriedades psicométricas adequadas, e sugerem-se diretrizes para o uso da versão em espanhol deste questionário em pesquisas futuras.

Resumen: El objetivo del trabajo consistió en examinar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión española del «Survey Work-Home Interaction-Nijmegen» (SWING), desarrollado por S. Geurts en una muestra de funcionarios públicos chilenos. Se estudiaron sus propiedades psicométricas con una muestra de 1.135 trabajadores de instituciones públicas de Chile. Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio indican que el modelo es de cuatro factores. Se mantuvo la estructura original de la escala, que contiene 22 ítems distribuidos en cuatro subescalas: interacción negativa trabajo-familia, interacción negativa familia-trabajo, interacción positiva trabajo-familia, e interacción positiva familia-trabajo. El análisis de la fiabilidad de la escala señaló que esta versión española posee una buena consistencia interna, con valores que se situaron entre -0,82 y -0,94. Se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre el SWING y medidas relativas a cada dimensión de la escala. Se concluye que esta versión posee propiedades psicométricas adecuadas, y se sugieren pautas para el uso de la versión española de este cuestionario en futuras investigaciones.

Abstract Objective: To compare clinicopathological characteristics of patients with solitary subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) at our institution, with those associated to tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Methods: It was a descriptive-retrospective study of surgically treated SEGA patients (2013-2022). Demographic and clinical data were obtained. An immunohistochemistry (IHC) panel was applied: GFAP, neurofilaments, hamartin, tuberin, Ki67, nestin, OCT-4, INI-1, STAT-6, CK-AE1/AE3, TTF1, and YAP-1. Descriptive statistical was used. Results: 4 patients were studied: Two women, 23 and 25 years old, diagnosed as TSC patients at 10 and 12 years of age, and two men with solitary SEGA (18 and 46 years old). Tumors were positive to GFAP, NF, nestin, and TTF1. Cytoplasmic STAT6 and CK stains was observed in all patients. 2/4 cases showed YAP-1 nuclear expression. TSC patients retained INI-1 nuclear expression, while solitary SEGAs lost it. Conclusions: SEGA is a glioneuronal tumor that expresses markers of neuroepithelial stem cells and cytokeratins. Its diagnosis must be supported with a minimal IHC panel: GFAP, neurofilaments, synaptophysin, nestin and TTF1. Morphological differences were observed between the TSC related and solitary SEGAs and in INI1 expression. Nuclear expression of YAP-1 in 2/4 tumors, opens the possibility of research for combined use of YAP and mTOR regulators in the management of SEGA.

Resumen Objetivo: Comparar las características clínico-patológicas de los pacientes con astrocitoma subependimario de células gigantes (SEGA) solitario y el asociado al complejo de esclerosis tuberosa (TSC). Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo-retrospectivo de pacientes con SEGA tratados quirúrgicamente (2013-2022). Se obtuvieron datos demográficos y clínicos. Se aplicó un panel de inmunohistoquímica (IHC): GFAP, neurofilamentos, hamartina, tuberina, Ki67, nestina, OCT-4, INI-1, STAT-6, CK-AE1/AE3, TTF1 y YAP-1. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Se estudiaron 4 pacientes: dos mujeres de 23 y 25 años, diagnosticadas como pacientes con TSC a los 10 y 12 años, y dos hombres con SEGA solitario (18 y 46 años). Los tumores fueron positivos para GFAP, NF, nestina y TTF1. Se observó positividad citoplásmica de STAT6 y CK en todos los pacientes. 2/4 casos mostraron expresión nuclear YAP-1. Los pacientes con TSC conservaron la expresión nuclear de INI-1, mientras que los SEGA solitarios la perdieron. Conclusiones: SEGA es un tumor glioneuronal que expresa marcadores de células madre neuroepiteliales y citoqueratinas. Su diagnóstico debe apoyarse en un panel IHC mínimo: GFAP, neurofilamentos, sinaptofisina, nestina y TTF1. Se observaron diferencias morfológicas entre los SEGA solitarios y los relacionados con TSC y en la expresión de INI1. La expresión nuclear de YAP-1 en 2/4 tumores es un hallazgo nuevo, que abre la posibilidad del uso combinado de reguladores YAP y mTOR en el manejo de SEGA.

RESUMEN Paciente canino hembra de 10 años que ingresa decaída a consulta. Al examen clínico se determina una protrusión con contenido blando y poco doloroso a nivel de hipogastrio en la glándula mamaria izquierda, y una hernia inguinal. Durante el examen físico se puede apreciar hipoplasia vulvar, protrusión del clítoris y secreción seropurulenta. Se recurrió a exámenes de diagnóstico por imágenes como radiografía digital y ultrasonografía. Se decide realizar laparotomía exploratoria donde se determinó necrosis intestinal consecuente a un encarcelamiento. Asimismo, se pudo determinar un hermafroditismo verdadero debido a la presencia de un testículo retenido en la cavidad abdominal. Se realizó enterectomía y de manera simultánea ovariohisterectomía y orquiectomía. La paciente se recuperó satisfactoriamente de la intervención quirúrgica y evolucionó favorablemente.

ABSTRACT A 10-year-old female canine patient was admitted to the consultation. The clinical examination revealed a protrusion with soft and mildly painful content at the level of the hypogastrium in the left mammary gland, plus an inguinal hernia. During the physical examination, vulvar hypoplasia, protrusion of the clitoris and seropurulent discharge. Diagnostic imaging tests such as digital radiography and ultrasonography were used. It was decided to perform exploratory laparotomy where intestinal necrosis resulting from imprisonment was determined. Likewise, true hermaphroditism could be determined due to the presence of a testicle retained in the abdominal cavity. Enterectomy was performed, and simultaneously ovary hysterectomy and orchiectomy were performed. The patient recovered satisfactorily from surgery and progressed favorably.

Abstract Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a genetic disorder affecting anatomical structures with an ectodermal origin. The consequent alveolar bone anomalies and lack of teeth require a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitate patients function and esthetics. To avoid bone grafting procedures the application of zygomatic implants was suggested for the upper jaw treatment. The advancements in three-dimensional (3D) radiology and the introduction of digital implant planning software could enhance the approach to zygomatic implants in ED patients. The present case report describes the quad zygomatic implant treatment of the edentulous maxilla of an ED patient by means of computer guided implant surgery. The patient reported previous failure of bone grafting procedures in the upper jaw. The implants were immediately loaded with a screw-retained complete-arch resin prosthesis. The patient was followed up for 1 year with no biological nor mechanical complications reported, but a slight bone resorption in the anterior zone was observed. Zygomatic implants could be a potential alternative treatment to bone grafting in upper jaw and the digital implant planning could enhance the surgical procedure.

Resumen La displasia ectodérmica (DE) es una enfermedad genética que afecta las estructuras anatómicas de origen ectodérmico. Las consiguientes anomalías del hueso alveolar y la anodoncia requieren un planteamiento multidisciplinario para rehabilitar la función y la estética de los pacientes. Para evitar procedimientos de injerto óseo se sugirió la aplicación de implantes cigomáticos para el tratamiento del maxilar superior. Los avances en radiología tridimensional (3D) y la introducción de software de planificación de implantes digitales podrían mejorar el enfoque de los implantes cigomáticos en los pacientes con displasia ectodérmica. El presente reporte de caso describe el tratamiento con implantes cigomáticos en el maxilar superior edéntulo de un paciente con displasia ectodérmica mediante cirugía de implantes guiada por ordenador. El paciente refirió fracaso de procedimientos de injerto óseo en el maxilar superior. Los implantes se cargaron inmediatamente con una prótesis de resina de arcada completa. El paciente ha sido incluido en un programa de control postoperatorio por 1 año, sin reportarse complicaciones ni biológicas ni mecánicas, siendo el único problema encontrado una ligera reabsorción ósea en la zona anterior. Los implantes cigomáticos podrían ser un posible tratamiento alternativo al injerto óseo en el maxilar superior y la planificación de implantes digitales podría mejorar el procedimiento quirúrgico.

The central argument of this paper is that interventions of humanitarian organizations at the Zimbabwe-South Africa border reveal the importance placed on making very clear distinctions between those needing protection and those who do not. This is the case even in times wherein migrants have other protection needs that fall outside these boundaries or intersect with those of others. These boundaries are retained in the stable definitions of migrant in/vulnerability that have been legitimized by the increased emphasis of two separate frameworks: one, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) for managing migration and the other, the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) that determines a set of stable norms for international refugee protection. These mandates are also connected to other tidy, established identities of vulnerability that pertain to gender, health, legal standing, and persecution. In contexts marked by conflicting and overlapping experiences for persons on the move, and mixed migration flows, these ideas are unstable as a way of governing migration. This is because they can also reproduce and intensify social divisions that may lead to inconsistencies and unethical practices in international protection and migration governance for irregular migrants, as well as failures to respond to "the 'social life' of vulnerability." We propose this novel concept in the paper to capture and reimagine the limits and possibilities for protection.