Coronavirus pandemic: an opportunity to study the anthropogenic impact on micro-climate conditions and CaCO3 crystal morphology in the Nerja Cave (SE Spain)

Following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spanish Government restricted non-essential movements of all citizens and closed all public spaces, such as the Nerja Cave, until May 31, 2020. This particular condition of the closure of the cave provided a unique opportunity to study the micro-climate conditions and carbonate precipitation in this tourist cave without the presence of visitors. Our results show the significant effect of visitors on the air isotopic signature of the cave and on the genesis of the extensive dissolution features affecting the carbonate crystals formed in the tourist sector of the cave, alerting us to the possible corrosion of the speleothems located there. The movement of visitors within the cave also favours the mobilisation of aerial fungi and bacterial spores and their subsequent sedimentation simultaneously with the abiotic precipitation of carbonates from the drip water. The traces of these biotic elements could be the origin of the micro-perforations previously described in the carbonate crystals formed in the tourist galleries of the cave, but they are subsequently enlarged due to abiotic dissolution of the carbonates through these weaker zones.It is financed by the Nerja Cave Foundation, co-ordinated by its Research Institute and authorized by the Consejería de Cultura (Junta de Andalucía). This study is also a contribution to the Research Groups RNM-308 and RNM-126 of the Junta de Andalucía and to the Projects PID2021-125619OB-C21, PID2021-125619OB-C22, TED2021-130549B-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/ 501100011033. Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA

The urban agglomeration of the city of Seville: Analysis of the offer of properties intended for commercial and industrial activity

URL del artículo en la web de la Revista:https://www.upo.es/revistas/index.php/RevMetCuant/article/view/2507La aglomeración urbana o área metropolitana de Sevilla estáq compuesta por el municipio del mismo nombre, cuarta ciudad más poblada de España, y 45 municipios más, junto con los que forma también la cuarta área económica e industrial más importante del país. Durante los últimos años, y debido a la intensa crisis económica a la que se ha visto abocada la región, la actividad ha disminuido considerablemente, lo que ha influido de forma significativa en el precio de oferta de locales comerciales y naves industriales. Este trabajo analiza la oferta actual de sendas modalidades de inmueble, para una muestra de 1916 registros y analiza mediante modelos de regresión las causas que significativamente más influyen en su valoración, proponiendo asimismo modelos de estimación del precio.The urban agglomeration or metropolitan area of Seville is formed by the municipality of the same name, being the fourth most populated city in Spain; and with 45 municipalities, also forming the fourth most important economic and industrial area of the country. In recent years, due to the deep economic crisis the region has been facing, the activity has decreased considerably, which has influenced markedly on the offer price of commercial premises and warehouses. This work analyses the current supply of real estate modalities for a sample of 1916 records; and studies, using regression models, the causes that significantly influence on their assessment, proposing models of price estimation.Universidad Pablo de Olavid

Cryptic dispersal of Cyanidiophytina (Rhodophyta) in non-acidic environments from Turkey

Cyanidiophytina are a group of polyextremophilic red algae with a worldwide, but discontinuous colonization. They are restricted to widely dispersed hot springs, geothermal habitats, and also some human-altered environments. Cyanidiophytina are predominant where pH is prohibitive for the majority of eukaryotes (pH 0.5-3). Turkey is characterized by areas rich in volcanic activity separated by non-volcanic areas. Here we show that Cyanidiophycean populations are present in thermal baths located around Turkey on neutral/alkaline soils. All known genera and species within Cyanidiophytina were detected in Turkey, including Galdieria phlegrea, recorded up to now only in Italian Phlegrean Fields. By phylogenetic analyses, Turkish G. sulphuraria strains are monophyletic with Italian and Icelandic strains, and with Russian G. daedala strains. G. maxima from Turkey clustered with Icelandic, Kamchatka, and Japanese populations. The discovery of Cyanidiophytina in non-acidic Turkish soils raises new questions about the ecological boundaries of these extremophilic algae. This aids in the understanding of the dispersal abilities and distribution patterns of this ecologically and evolutionarily interesting group of algae

Global overview of the management of acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic (CHOLECOVID study)

Background: This study provides a global overview of the management of patients with acute cholecystitis during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: CHOLECOVID is an international, multicentre, observational comparative study of patients admitted to hospital with acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on management were collected for a 2-month study interval coincident with the WHO declaration of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and compared with an equivalent pre-pandemic time interval. Mediation analysis examined the influence of SARS-COV-2 infection on 30-day mortality. Results: This study collected data on 9783 patients with acute cholecystitis admitted to 247 hospitals across the world. The pandemic was associated with reduced availability of surgical workforce and operating facilities globally, a significant shift to worse severity of disease, and increased use of conservative management. There was a reduction (both absolute and proportionate) in the number of patients undergoing cholecystectomy from 3095 patients (56.2 per cent) pre-pandemic to 1998 patients (46.2 per cent) during the pandemic but there was no difference in 30-day all-cause mortality after cholecystectomy comparing the pre-pandemic interval with the pandemic (13 patients (0.4 per cent) pre-pandemic to 13 patients (0.6 per cent) pandemic; P = 0.355). In mediation analysis, an admission with acute cholecystitis during the pandemic was associated with a non-significant increased risk of death (OR 1.29, 95 per cent c.i. 0.93 to 1.79, P = 0.121). Conclusion: CHOLECOVID provides a unique overview of the treatment of patients with cholecystitis across the globe during the first months of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The study highlights the need for system resilience in retention of elective surgical activity. Cholecystectomy was associated with a low risk of mortality and deferral of treatment results in an increase in avoidable morbidity that represents the non-COVID cost of this pandemic

Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international cohort study

Background: The impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on postoperative recovery needs to be understood to inform clinical decision making during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study reports 30-day mortality and pulmonary complication rates in patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: This international, multicentre, cohort study at 235 hospitals in 24 countries included all patients undergoing surgery who had SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed within 7 days before or 30 days after surgery. The primary outcome measure was 30-day postoperative mortality and was assessed in all enrolled patients. The main secondary outcome measure was pulmonary complications, defined as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or unexpected postoperative ventilation. Findings: This analysis includes 1128 patients who had surgery between Jan 1 and March 31, 2020, of whom 835 (74·0%) had emergency surgery and 280 (24·8%) had elective surgery. SARS-CoV-2 infection was confirmed preoperatively in 294 (26·1%) patients. 30-day mortality was 23·8% (268 of 1128). Pulmonary complications occurred in 577 (51·2%) of 1128 patients; 30-day mortality in these patients was 38·0% (219 of 577), accounting for 81·7% (219 of 268) of all deaths. In adjusted analyses, 30-day mortality was associated with male sex (odds ratio 1·75 [95% CI 1·28–2·40], p\textless0·0001), age 70 years or older versus younger than 70 years (2·30 [1·65–3·22], p\textless0·0001), American Society of Anesthesiologists grades 3–5 versus grades 1–2 (2·35 [1·57–3·53], p\textless0·0001), malignant versus benign or obstetric diagnosis (1·55 [1·01–2·39], p=0·046), emergency versus elective surgery (1·67 [1·06–2·63], p=0·026), and major versus minor surgery (1·52 [1·01–2·31], p=0·047). Interpretation: Postoperative pulmonary complications occur in half of patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection and are associated with high mortality. Thresholds for surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic should be higher than during normal practice, particularly in men aged 70 years and older. Consideration should be given for postponing non-urgent procedures and promoting non-operative treatment to delay or avoid the need for surgery. Funding: National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, Bowel and Cancer Research, Bowel Disease Research Foundation, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Gynaecological Cancer Society, European Society of Coloproctology, NIHR Academy, Sarcoma UK, Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland, and Yorkshire Cancer Research

Revista de educación

Los gastos en educación en España en 1965, ascendieron a unos 28.865 millones de pesetas, según el Servicio de Estadística del Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia. En esta cifra se incluyen también los gastos de la Administración pública, tanto estatal como local, y los de otros organismos públicos. El gasto en educación representa el 2,58 por 100 de la renta nacional de España. Pero parece que el total de los gastos en educación realizados en España en 1965 es algo superior a la cifra antes mencionada, en base a una serie de razones. Una parte de los gastos que se financian por organismos públicos, fuera del presupuesto específico para gastos de educación. Se muestran en un cuadro los gastos estimados para cada uno de estos organismos del sector público, pero también se recogen los gastos de organismos privados y del sector público y privado conjuntamente. En el segundo cuadro se recogen la financiación en los gastos de educación en 1965, y sus porcentajes. En el último cuadro aparece una relación de los hogares, clasificados según los gastos de enseñanza en porcentajes.Ministerio Educación CIDEBiblioteca de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte; Calle San Agustín, 5 - 3 Planta; 28014 Madrid; Tel. +34917748000; [email protected]

En la Manigua : diario de mi cautiverio

Copia digital. España : Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte. Subdirección General de Coordinación Bibliotecaria, 2021La h. de grab. es lit.: L. Vallejo lit\po\s. y Lit. Santos Gonzalez ... , retrato del autor tras la port.Los Mambises, p. 24

Evagination of Taenia solium cysticerci: A histologic and electron microscopy study

Background, After a human being ingests a cysticercus, the larval stage of Taenia solium, the cysticercus gradually develops toward the adult parasite. In this paper, we describe the sequential progress of evagination of cysticerci.Methods. Intact cysticerci were obtained from swine muscle, and incubated in bovine bile to stimulate evagination. Dissecting, light, and electron microscopy of whole parasites and histologic sections were used for photographic registers.Results. The first event was the widening of the opening of the bladder wall for the scolex and neck to emerge. The two chambers that conform the cysticercus were identified. Histologic sections provided explanation for the conformation of the spiral canal.Conclusions. The scolex uncoils during evagination but does not turn inside out. The scolex and the neck comprise a different structure from the bladder wall, although they are contiguous. (C) 2001 IMSS. Published by Elsevier Science Inc

La aglomeración urbana de la ciudad de Sevilla: análisis de la oferta de inmuebles destinados a la actividad comercial e industrial // The Urban Agglomeration of the City of Seville: Analysis of the Offer of Properties Intended for Commercial and Industrial Activity

La aglomeración urbana o área metropolitana de Sevilla está compuesta por el municipio del mismo nombre, cuarta ciudad más poblada de España, y 45 municipios más, junto con los que forma también la cuarta área económica e industrial más importante del país. Durante los últimos años, y debido a la intensa crisis económica a la que se ha visto abocada la región, la actividad ha disminuido considerablemente, lo que ha influido de forma significativa en el precio de oferta de locales comerciales y naves industriales. Este trabajo analiza la oferta actual de sendas modalidades de inmueble, para una muestra de 1916 registros y analiza mediante modelos de regresión las causas que significativamente más influyen en su valoración, proponiendo asimismo modelos de estimación del precio.------------------------------------The urban agglomeration or metropolitan area of Seville is formed by the municipality of the same name, being the fourth most populated city in Spain; and with 45 municipalities, also forming the fourth most important economic and industrial area of the country. In recent years, due to the deep economic crisis the region has been facing, the activity has decreased considerably, which has influenced markedly on the offer price of commercial premises and warehouses. This work analyses the current supply of real estate modalities for a sample of 1916 records; and studies, using regression models, the causes that significantly influence on their assessment, proposing models of price estimation.