bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A clinical case of staged endovascular treatment of a patient with coronary heart disease and multiple lesions of peripheral arteries
Authors: Chernyavsky M. A. , Kudaev Yu. A. , Zherdev N. N. , Shumakher R. S.
Published: April 2021

A clinical case of successful treatment of a patient with atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease and clinically significant lesion of the coronary and carotid arteries. Patients underwent multi-stage surgical treatment. The first stage performed endovascular treatment the left internal carotid artery, the second — myocardial revascularization, the third — endovascular treatment of the left iliac arteries, the fourth — rotational atherectomy with stenting of the right superficial femoral artery. There were no complications in the perioperative period. The technique of operations is described, explanations are given for the chosen treatment strategy. The conclusion is drawn about the advantage of endovascular techniques in the treatment of patients with multifocal atherosclerosis.
Nutritional and hygienic quality of raw milk intended for consumption in the region of Guelma, Algeria
Authors: Bousbia A. , Boudalia S. , Gueroui Y. , Belaize B. , Meguelati S. , Amrouchi M. , Ghebache R. , Belkheir B. , Benidir M.
Published: April 2021

The main objective of this study is to assess nutritional and hygienic qualities of raw milk collected in situ in dairy cattle farms in the region of Guelma, Algeria. For this purpose, a total of 144 milk samples were collected and analyzed to determine their physicochemical characteristics and bacteriological quality. Results showed an acceptable nutritional quality, with a poor bacteriological quality. The average contamination was 11.69 x 105 CFU ml-1 for total flora, against 23.44 x 105 CFU ml-1 for total Coliforms and 7.34 x 104 CFU ml-1 for fecal Coliforms. In addition, 6% of total samples were positive for Clostridium. For the suspected pathogenic flora, Staphylococcus aureus has been detected in 9 samples; however, all milk samples were devoid of Salmonella. The poor quality of milk reflects the dismal conditions of production and the no-control of hygienic practices.
Effect of Medium Chain Fatty Acids as Replacement to Antibiotics in Diets on Growth Performance and Gut Health in Broiler Chicken
Authors: Jadhav Pratik , Manwar S. , Khose K. , Wade M. , Gole M. , Langote G.
Published: April 2021

Background: Due to wide use of Antibiotic growth promoter builds antibiotic resistance in poultry bird. While attempting to explore potential alternative, medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) can be used due to its unique nutritional, physiological and antimicrobial property. MCFA possess activity to inhibit growth of pathogenic organism and increase the digestibility that boosts the production and growth performance of birds. The present experiment was designed to evaluate the effect of medium chain fatty acids supplementation as replacement to antibiotics in diets on growth performance and gut health in broiler. Methods: Three hundred, day-old straight-run chicks were randomly distributed into five dietary treatment groups with three replicates in each containing twenty chicks. The five treatments were, control group (T0), basal diet with antibiotic of BMD (bacitracin methylene disalicyclate) group (T1), basal diet with 0.25% lauric acid (T2), basal diet with 0.25% capric acid (T3) and basal diet with 0.25% lauric and 0.25% capric acids (T4). Result: The birds fed diet containing lauric acid, capric acid or their combination recorded significantly higher (P less than 0.01) body weight compared to control. The increase in live weight in birds fed lauric acid over control was 4.37%. Likewise, the broilers fed diets with lauric acid singly or along with capric acid recorded significantly higher gain in weights compared to other groups. The feed intake was comparable in all treatment groups. The feed conversion ratio was improved in broilers fed with MCFAs either singly or in dietary combination. The coliform count was numerically reduced, whereas, the total viable count in group fed MCFAs and their combination were substantially reduced.
Moosense Pedometer for Oestrus Detection and Ovulation Time Prediction for Artificial Insemination in Karan Fries Cows
Authors: Kerketta S. , Mohanty T.K. , Kumaresan A. , Bhakat M. , Gupta R. , Malhotra R. , Baithalu R. , Mohanty A.K. , Singh S.R.K. , Rahim A.
Published: April 2021

Background: Improper estrus detection causes huge economic losses due to inaccurate time of insemination leading to poor conception rate. So, here pedometer proved to be a promising tool in defining optimal time of insemination,improving fertilization rates based on increased number of steps. The study is to determine the relationship between increased pedometer activity for efficient estrus alert and duration of estrus for prediction of accurate time of ovulation. Methods: Oestrus detected in KF cows (N = 20) by behavioural estrus visually. Further validated by pedometer activity and confirmed by progesterone (P4) and estradiol (E2) concentration. Individual animal daily activity pattern collected, transformed and arranged to in Excel sheet for statistical analysis for determining estrus alert, estrus duration, ovulation and insemination time. Result: Based on pedometer estrus alert,duration, estrus onset and estrus end to ovulation was 15.63±1.46 h, 30.53±1.21h and 14.89±2.03h respectively. The mean activity count per hour (ACPH) for the pedometer oestrus (426.19±70.19) and E2 found associated on oestrus day. Based on oestrus alert and duration artificial insemination (A.I) can be made 10h after onset up to 5h after end of pedometer oestrus. Pedometer detects estrus slightly earlier than behavioural estrus efficiently and help in predicting the ovulation time for governing the accurate time of insemination.
Development and evaluation of physico-chemical stability of cosmetic formulations employing the fruits of the Jussara palm tree (Euterpe edulis Martius): tinting shampoo and exfoliant cream
Authors: Marcondes Fonseca de Marc Henriette , Katsue Harada Lilian , Tubino Matthieu , Hanai Yoshida Valquíria Miwa , Balcão Victor Manuel , Duarte Carvalho Vila Marta Maria
Published: April 2021

The major goal of this research work was to use the dry extract of the fruits of Jussara palm tree (Euterpe edulis Martius) in the development of a tinting shampoo (0.3% (w/v) anthocyanin extract) and an exfoliating beauty cream integrating granules from the seeds of the fruit (1%, w/v). The dry extract was characterized via determination of the content of anthocyanins by the differential pH method, antioxidant activity by the phospho-molybdenum complex methodology, and antimicrobial activity by the disc-diffusion method. The extraction yield was 2.3% (w/w) (2.25 g dry extract/100 g fruit), with an antioxidant activity of 139.0 ± 5.5% relative to that of ascorbic acid, indicating a high antioxidant capacity. The anthocyanin extract did not exhibit antimicrobial activity. The physico-chemical stability characteristics of both the tinting shampoo and the exfoliating cream were evaluated via accelerated stability studies at 0, 30, 60 and 90 days of storage at 40 ± 2 °C and 75 ± 5% relative humidity. The cosmetic products prepared were stable in relation to the physico-chemical characteristics under the conditions studied.
Activated carbon from termite feces impregnated with silver: Preparation and evaluation of antimicrobial activity and ecotoxicity
Authors: Manesco Giovanna , Demarchi Carla Albertina , Bella Cruz Alexandre , Fossá Calisto Jean Felipe , Martello Rafael , Dal Magro Jacir , Rodrigues Clovis Antonio
Published: April 2021

Silver has a potent antimicrobial action, but its use is still restricted due to toxicity and aggregation problems. Impregnation with active carbon (AC) has been suggested as an alternative to solve this problem. In this study, termite feces were used to prepare composites containing silver nanoparticles and AC. Reducing agents and different amounts of H2 SO4 and silver were used. Antimicrobial activity was assessed using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the kinetics of microbial growth of S. aureus, E. coli and C. albicans. Phytotoxicity and acute toxicity were assessed for Cucumis sativus and Artemia salina. The composites that presented MIC 500 μg/mL for S. aureus and E. coli were AC25Ag (6 μg/mL Ag) and AC25AgB (78 μg/mL Ag), respectively. AC6AgS showed antimicrobial activity in C. albicans with MIC of 500 μg/mL (23 μg/mL Ag). AC25AgB inhibited the growth of S. aureus and E. coli for 48 and 32 h, respectively. At a concentration of 10 g/L, the compounds showed deleterious effects on seedling germination and elongation and on the chlorophyll synthesis of C. sativus. The composites showed no toxicity to A. salina. Based on these results, AC25AgB has the potential to be used in water disinfection.
Health Professionals Knowledge of Hospital Waste Sorting and Storage
Authors: Edra Beatriz , Magalhães Bruno , Silva Mafalda , do Céu Costa Maria
Published: April 2021

The nature, diversity, and hazardousness of hospital waste (HW) require specific management procedures. Specific interventions on HW are imperative for modern societies, imposed by public and environmental health policies. The health institutions strategic management plan integrates HW management policies considering a social technic perspective process in their institutional strategic management plan, taking into account a sociotechnical perspective, based on related good practices. Sorting is one of the most critical phases for effective management in reducing risks of generated hospital waste, more specifically at the generation site. Health professionals play an important role in this process since they participate in sorting in different contexts of clinical practice. This research aimed to identify the periodicity of contact of different health professionals such as nurses, doctors and medical assistants (MA) with HW, and their knowledge regarding the practices of sorting and storing of HW. An observational, descriptive, and correlational cross-sectional study was developed. Data were gathered through a questionnaire applied to a sample of 1800 health professionals recruited from a Hospital Center in Porto ( Portugal). Results showed that from the 79% of health professionals who were in contact with HW, 68.7% had adequate knowledge about sorting practices. Health professionals presented more doubts in sorting and storing wastes from Groups III (Biological Hazard HW) and IV (HW of obligatory incineration).
Antimycobacterial, antiplasmodial studies and cytotoxicity of oleanolic acid and its derivative from Syzygium aromaticum Linn (Myrtaceae)
Authors: Fadipe V. O. , Opoku A. R. , Singh M. , Pereira A. R. , Rijo P. , Mongalo N. I.
Published: April 2021

Malaria and tuberculosis are among the most common death causes and threats to human life globally. In a quest to find new antimalarial and anti-mycobacterial drugs, oleanolic acid (OA) was isolated from the flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum Linn (Myrtaceae). The derivative, 3-O-Acetyl-Oleanolic acid (OAA), was synthesized from the isolated product and the biological activities of the two compounds were compared. The antiplasmodial and antimycobacterial activity of oleanolic acid and its derivative were investigated against Plasmodium falciparum (Chloroquine Sensitive Strain) NF54 and Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv. OAA exhibited IC50 of 4.3 µg/ml against P. falciparum, compared with an IC50 of 27.4 µg/ml for OA, while against M. tuberculosis OAA showed 0.1 µg/ml, compared with an IC50 of 0.042 µg/ml for OA. In the cytotoxicity studies, using the MTT assay, both compounds exhibited LC50 of > 300 µg/ml against both human embryonic kidney (HEK293) and hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines (HepG2), suggesting that the compounds are not cytotoxic at low to moderate concentrations against the tested cell lines. In conclusion, the derivative OAA improved the antiplasmodial activity but no improvement was shown for antimycobacterial activity, in comparison with the starting material OA. Thus, more derivatives could be designed, using OA as starting material, to obtain future antiplasmodial compounds.
Analgesic effect of methanolic extract obtained from Schinus terebinthifolius leaves
Authors: Cruz de Oliveira Jr. Pedro , Balen Eloise , da Silva Arrigo Jucicleia , Samara Nazari Formagio Anelise , Maximo da Silva Marciane , Aparecida Leite Kassuya Candida
Published: April 2021

Previous studies from our group showed the analgesic effects of essential oil and extracts of Schinus terebinthifolius. The aims of this research were to evaluate the anti-nociceptive, anti-arthritic properties of methanolic extract obtained from S. terebinthifolius (MEST) leaves in animal models of experimental pain and arthritis. The MEST (30 and 100 mg/kg) reduced both phases of formalin induced licking behavior in Swiss mice. The MEST (100 mg/kg) reduced mechanical hyperalgesia induced by carrageenan in swiss mice. The MEST (100 mg/kg) oral administration reduced significantly the mechanical hyperalgesia (day 2, 5, 10, and 20), knee oedema (day 2), cold (day 15) and heat sensitivity (day 20), but not depressive-like behavior (Forced Swim Test), after Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA) in C57B16 mice. The MEST prevented the anti-nociceptive effects in formalin nociception and did not interfere with locomotor activity in Swiss mice (open field test). The MEST was effective for the inhibition of pain and arthritic parameters without altering locomotor activity or depressive-like behavior. The present results may open new possibilities for the development of new analgesic agents from S. terebinthifolius.
Editorial - Vol 17: Number 2
Authors: Monteiro Rodrigues Luis
Published: April 2021

A year for balance This was our first year of a new (risky) experience, assuming a totally online edition, new editorial procedures, organization, and layout. Happening in a year definitively marked by the extraordinary global crisis caused by this SARS COVID19 changing the definition of “normality” in all aspects of our life. Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research journal is no exception. The year of our full open access was simultaneously, the year of many other changes and impacts. Crisis always give space to opportunities, and we did got ours. BBR journal achieved to be more professional and available. Closer to the authors, to the reviewers and editors interacting in a regular way. Stronger in its processes and therefore more rigorous and transparent, in the right track for consolidation. This is no doubt, the most productive editorial year ever in the history of BBR. Our options were clearly accepted by our authors. We read these outcomes as a trust token that we deeply appreciate. Our success is their success. Therefore, we will continue to do more and better for this instrument of scientific culture specially conceived and reasoned in the common language of our Portuguese speaking communities. We stress our independent character, non-profit defined, exclusively based in the science and education, wholeheartedly dedicated to the growth of scientific culture. This is part of our foundation and our compromise for the future. This 2020 closure number includes two articles in the Nutrition and Food Sciences section, six articles in the Biomedical Sciences section and six others in the Biopharmaceutical Sciences section. Three other documents complete this number – the Proceedings Book of the 55th Annual Congress of the Brazilian Society of Physiology which included the 1st Portuguese-Brazilian Physiology Meeting organized by both countries’ (sister) Physiology Societies, the Proceedings Book from the 2020 CBIOS Science Sessions, and the Proceedings Book from the IV CBIOS Seminar 2020.
An intervention to increase the wellbeing of older people
Authors: Ortega Ana Raquel , Ramírez Encarnación , Chamorro Alberto
Published: April 2021

Background. Research has shown that happiness and well-being play a
critical role in the health of the elderly. Therefore programs based on
positive psychology include any of these variables to improve their quality
of life by preventing and reducing the occurrence of emotional disorders.
Objectives. Prove if an intervention based on Autobiographical Memory,
Forgiveness, Gratitude and Sense of Humor will increase the quality of life
in institutionalized elderly. Method. A quasi-experimental design with pre
and post intervention measures were used. Participants. Twenty
institutionalized people aged 65 years. Instruments. Measures were taken for
depression, anxiety, happiness, life satisfaction, autobiographical memory
and cognitive impairment by administering questionnaires. Procedure. After
obtained informed consent, questionnaires were administered in an individual
interview and the purpose of the intervention was explained. The duration of
the program was eleven weeks and once completed, were reevaluated
participants. Results. The intervention has been effective in producing an
increase in the welfare of the elderly. Conclusions. The proposed
intervention is revealed as one effective new tool easy to use and
inexpensive to allow to improve the quality of life and emotional disorders
of the elderly.
Healthy aging: gender and lifecourse perspective cycle
Authors: Montero Mª Pilar , López-Giménez Mª Rosario , Acevedo Paula , Mora Ana I.
Published: April 2021

Objective: To identify biocultural and social factors acting at
different stages of lifecourse, involved in the form of aging in women and
men over 65 years. Material and Methods: The sample consists of 213
individuals; mean age was 73.9 years (std=5.8) for women and 74.8 (std=6.6)
for men. Data were collected in Cultural and Leisure Centers in the
Community of Madrid. Healthy aging (created from the number of diagnosed
diseases, perceived health, life satisfaction, hearing and oral status) was
considered as the dependent variable. The independent variables considered
in this study were age, sex, educational level, sitting height, spam, age at
first maternity and the total number of children. Linear multiple regression
models were used for statistical analysis. Results: Healthy aging was
negatively associated with age and positively with the sitting height in
men. In women, healthy aging was positively associated with years of
education, when age at first motherhood is included in the model, this in
the only variable remaining with a significant effect. Conclusions: There
are several factors acting across the life of men and women and that affect
differently the way women and men get old.
Resilience in workers and residents of a Centre for the Elderly
institutionalized
Authors: Méndez Inmaculada , García-Sevilla Julia , Martínez Juan P. , Boti Mª Ángeles , Cánovas Ana B. , Clemente Yolanda
Published: April 2021

Resilience is a dynamic and multidimensional construct that refers to
the ability of people to cope with or recover successfully from adverse
situations. The aim of this study was to analyze resilience in workers and
residents of a Centre for the Elderly institutionalized according to
sociodemographic characteristics (sex, age and marital status) after the
adverse situation caused by an earthquake in Lorca in May 2011. A
sociodemographic questionnaire developed ad hoc and the adaptation of the
Resilience Scale Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC) were administered. Participants
were 20 workers and 34 seniors in a Centre for the Elderly institutionalized
in the Region of Murcia (Lorca). The average age of the institutionalized
seniors was 81 years with a standard deviation of 7.68 and the average age
of professional caregivers was 37.85 years with a standard deviation of
9.60. The study allows to determine resilience capacity in response to
sociodemographic characteristics and the existence of significant mean
differences between the ability of tenacity-efficacy among workers and
residents of the Centre for the Elderly. This will allow to design actions
to prevent and/or intervene promptly.
Leisure, recreation and quality of life for active aging, University of
Burgos case
Authors: Gañán Ángel , Villafruela Itxaso
Published: April 2021

With this research we try to find the relationship between the
entertainment, leisure and perceived quality of life by students attending
our education program for older people achieving aging asset quality. We are
at present a major challenge to the achievement of welfare all inclusive
society and to all groups within it. As we can confirm in the report
published in 2008 by IMSERSO in 2010 17.2% of total the population was at an
age of 65 years. The growth rate of the population is 1.26% higher than the
average annual population growth. Overall, in Spain we can see this change
in the demographic trend, it also assures us as the median age of the
Spanish settlement established in the year 2000 to 38.8 years. The projected
median age in 2050 will stand at 49.5 years positioning ourselves for that
year above the European Middle Ages. with this describe how research in our
Educational Program for People Major contributing to active aging cataloging
data on Leisure, the Leisure and the Quality of Life. The work will also
compare the data obtained by sex and age to compare them with other
statistics official published so far at both state and international
level.
Comparative Study of Burnout in Professional Caregivers of
Institutionalized Elderly with Dementia and other Diseases
Authors: Méndez Inmaculada , Secanilla Esther , Martínez Juan P. , Navarro Josefa
Published: April 2021

In a global approach about the need of paying attention to staff working
with and for older people with dementia and other diseases in residential
care, it is necessary to investigate their emotional well-being to provide
strategies to improve their quality of life and therefore their quality of
patient care. Professional caregivers of people with dementia and other
diseases have specific psycho-sociological problems. They are more prone to
stress which can sometimes lead to the “burnout” due to specific functions
in the workplace. To define the sample was decided to compare two
residential centers of two regions, Murcia and Barcelona. We proceeded to
the administration of the following measuring instruments: the scale Maslach
Burnout Inventory (MBI) and an ad hoc survey conducted for professional
caregivers. Finally, the results offer the possibility of carrying out
programs to prevent emotional exhaustion in professional carers, as well as
the possibility of designing psychoeducational programs for staff care and
even future proactive and reactive interventions.
Scholar Violence and Academic Achievement (VERA): Augmented Reality
Application
Authors: Pérez-Fuentes Mª del Carmen , Álvarez-Bermejo José A. , Molero Mª del Mar , Gázquez José J. , López Vicente Miguel A.
Published: April 2021

Currently, there are two main problems that affect the scholar
atmosphere negatively, in secondary education centers: violence between
students and academic underachievement. Both issues are analysed in multiple
research papers where a complex relationship, between scholar violence and
academic underachievement, is hold. The work presented in this paper unveils
the need of a developing a tool to evaluate this complex relationship
between scholar violence and academic underachievement. The tool developed
is called VERA-Nivel I. This software is an augmented reality video game
able not only to discover detailed information on how students interact and
between who these interactions occur but also allows to mine information on
their cognitive skills. The exploited concept, lent from augmented reality,
in this game is the possibility to analyse the interactions with real peers
and in a real context, their classroom. Concurrently to this context-aware
analysis, the application is designed to reward non-violent behaviour.
Vera-Nivel I is not restricted to the educational context but to any other
context in which the same evaluation object is available.
The Attention of Caregiver. An Intersdisciplinary Vision
Authors: Secanilla Esther , Bonjoch María , Galindo Margarida , Gros Laura
Published: April 2021

In a global approach to the attention of carers of older people with
dementia living at the elder’s home, it is essential to promote their
personal, social and emotional wellbeing as well as provide them with tools
that improve their quality of life. With this goal we present the experience
of CDD and Residencia de Horta, Barcelona. A documentary review of the file
was made, covering the period between 2004 and 2010 to define the sample.
For the analysis of the semistructured admission interviews, monitoring and
mentoring, a research was made through the daily records. Other strategies
used were fulfilment questionnaires as well as the validated questionnaire
of caregiver’s burden (Zarit and Zarit, 1982). Likewise, there was a
systematic active observation of the GAM group. The interviews were made to
the caregivers who attended the GAM. It is proven that actions of prevention
and monitoring as well as psycho-educational training designed for carers
promotes the user’s staying at their home, improves their quality of life
and their caregiver’s.
The Decision Making Process in Patients with Alzheimer Dementia
Type
Authors: Alameda José R. , Salguero María P. , Merchán Ana , Domínguez Carmen Mª , Rodríguez Eva Mª
Published: April 2021

Making decisions is common in our daily lives and contributes to the
adaptation to our environment. That is why is relevant to know the
decisions-making processes and the possible dysfunctions due to the
deterioration of these processes. The patients with Alzheimer dementia (AD)
can have alterations in decisions-making in early stages, particularly in
situations of uncertainty. These processes have been analyzed from different
theories, although the somatic marker hypothesis, as well as the related
IGT, is one of the most used. The aim of this study is to analyze the
process of making decisions in AD patients, and evaluate the types of
choices made under situations of uncertainty using a modified IGT, as well
as check if the AD group’s responses are risk trends or not, and the
relation between the performance of this group and the cognitive status in
each of the areas evaluated with the cognitive mini-exam, the clock drawing
test (TRC-TRO), and the Isaacs' Set Test of Verbal Fluency. Our results show
that the performance of the AD group is not optimal, nor in the overall
score or in the analysis of each sets of the test, and suggest a random
strategy in the process of choose cards, suggest a tendency to risk,
although the performances show some ability to learn along the
sets.
Measuring the Quality of Teacher-Child Interaction in Autistic
Disorder
Authors: Longobardi Claudio , Prino Laura Elvira , Pasta Tiziana , Gastaldi Francesca Giovanna Maria , Quaglia Rocco
Published: April 2021

The teacher-child relationship fulfils critical functions for the well
being of the child, affecting emotive development, academic achievements,
behavioral conducts and relationships with peers. The goal of the presented
study is to compare the perceptions of the class teacher and of the support
teacher concerning their relationship with subjects with autistic spectrum
disorders (ASD; N=14; Mean age =90.07 months; SD=19.36) and with children of
the control group (4 classmates per every subject of the experimental group,
for a total of 56 pupils, Mean age = 80.36 months; SD=18.33). The perception
by the teacher of the class, concerning the relationship with children with
ASD, is characterized by higher levels of Conflict, and lower levels of
Closeness, if compared with perceptions about the relationship with children
of the control group (Conflict: t=-3.317; df= 14.931; p<0.01; Closeness:
t= 5.638; df = 65; p < 0.001). The perception of the two teachers only
correlates with regards to the Conflict dimension (r=0.769; p < 0.01). In
reference to the child's adaptive skills only the social skills scale
correlates with the Closeness. This is true in the perception of the support
teacher (r=0.598; p<0.05). Finally, we take into account how the
perception of the relationship relates with the socio-personal and
professional data of the teachers and with the social features of the
children.
Self-Esteem, Empathy and Aggressive Behavior in Adolescent Victims of
Bullying “Face-to-Face”
Authors: Garaigordobil Maite , Martínez-Valderrey Vanesa , Aliri Jone
Published: April 2021

Problems of coexistence at school are very obvious in the classroom, not
only hindering the progress of teaching-learning processes but also having
nefarious consequences for human development. Within this context, the study
had three goals: 1) To analyze possible differences in victimization as a
function of gender and socio-economic-cultural level; 2) To study the
relations between victimization and other variables such as self-esteem,
empathy, and aggressiveness, exploring possible differences between victims
and non-victims in these variables; and 3) To identify predictors of
victimization, that is, being a victim of “face-to-face” bullying. The
sample is made up of 178 participants aged between 13 and 15 years. A
correlational design was used, administering four assessment instruments.
Results confirmed a similar level of victimization in males and females.
Moreover, analogous victimization was confirmed in the three
socio-economic-cultural levels (low-medium-high). Adolescents of both sexes
scoring high in victimization had significantly lower levels of self-esteem.
However, no significant correlations were found between victimization (i.e.,
being a victim of “face-to-face” bullying) and empathy, or between
victimization and aggressiveness (either impulsive or premeditated).
Furthermore, regression analysis revealed two predictors of victimization:
low self-esteem and lower age
The Influence of Gender in Usage of Democratic Values for Intercultural
Educational Inclusion
Authors: Fernández María Tomé , Berrocal De Luna Emilio
Published: April 2021

Nowadays, society is shaped by individuals of different religions,
ethnics or cultures. In this situation, the usage of common values may be
the guarantee of a successful coexistence. We call these values “democratic
values” due to the guarantee efficacy of pluralist coexistence and
intercultural education has a prior role in their transmission. We wonder if
gender has an influence on intercultural education and the usage of those
values. In this research, we aim analyze the relation between gender and
usage of democratic values. We used a sample of 493 adolescents (48.70%
female, 100% white, Mage=13.91%, SD=0.29) in Tromsø (Norway). Three sorts of
democratic values were assessed (primary, secondary and tertiary values).
Results conclude that female adolescents use these values in the
intercultural practice more than male ones. Furthermore, male and female
samples concur with considering the same value as the less used in the
intercultural practice, their preferences differ in choosing the most used
value.
Prevalence of Reading Comprehension Difficulties in Spanish
Authors: García Eduardo , Jiménez Juan E. , González Desirée , Jiménez-Suárez Elisabeth
Published: April 2021

The main purpose of this research was to analyze the prevalence and
diversity of reading comprehension difficulties in Spanish students of
primary and secondary schools. We evaluated a large sample of students from
the Canary Islands region that stretched from second grade of primary until
the final year of secondary education. Once the percentage of students with
reading comprehension difficulties was determined, we classified them in
different categories: students with low intelligence, students with specific
reading comprehension (poor comprehenders), students with deficit on reading
words/pseudowords, absentee students and inmigrants. The results show that
20.2% of the student population present serious problems in understanding a
text and 6.7% of the total is included in the category of poor
comprehenders. Also we found a group of students with difficulties in
decoding skills but whose performance on comprehension tasks was normal,
showing that not all learning disability students have poor
comprehension.
Perception of family social climate and attitudes towards bullying in
adolescents
Authors: Jiménez María de la Villa Moral , Ovejero Bernal Anastasio
Published: April 2021

The involvement of family factors in the problem of bullying is well
documented, not only in terms of the various differential profiles presented
by bullies and their victims in terms of parental socialization styles, but
the implications are derived from the perception of family climate.
Specifically, this study provides an analysis of the relationship between
psychosocial perception of family social climate by a group of 550
adolescents of the Principality of Asturias (Spain) (278 girls and 272 boys
50.5%, 49.5%) and their attitudes to bullying according to a
three-dimensional assessment model (planes cognitive, affective and
dispositional) measures through Attitudes toward Social Aggression Scale
constructed ad hoc by the authors (Moral, 2005). It has been confirmed that
adolescents with more favorable attitudes to violence perceived peer more
conflictual family climate, feel less affection in family relationships,
express greater difficulty communicating with them, and less respect for
their opinions and paternal highest demands and declared to be subject to
physical and psychological punishment by their parents compared to those
adolescents with more negative attitudes towards bullying violence.
Body Self-Esteem, Virtual Image in Social Networks And Sexuality in
Adolescent
Authors: Peris Montserrat , Maganto Carmen , Kortabarria Lorea
Published: April 2021

Adolescence is characterized by concerns about body self-esteem, as well
as sexual arousal. Social Networks (SN) have become the way to express the
sex interests in adolescents and the place where they publish more virtual
photographs. Objectives: a) Analyze the sex and age differences in body
self-esteem, virtual images and sexual advance strategies; b) Carry out
correlations among variables studied. Participants: 200 adolescents from 14
to 17 years, 98 boys (49%), selected randomly from the Basque country.
Assessment instruments: Body Self-Esteem Scale (Maganto & Kortabarria,
2011), Questionnaire of Virtual Image on Social Network (Maganto &
Peris, 2011), Sexual Advance Strategies (Roman, 2009). Results:
Statistically significant differences in sex and age were obtained. The boys
obtained higher scores than girls in body self-esteem, erotic publications
and coercive sexual strategies. Youth of 16-17 years have more strategies of
sexual advances and positive emotions to sexuality than adolescents of 14-15
years. Social and erotic body self-esteem correlates positively with
aesthetic, erotic publications and physical and verbal sexual advance
strategies. Conclusions: Adolescents with higher body self esteem, both
aesthetic and erotic, more virtual images on social networks publish, and
they are those who carry out more strategies of sexual advance, specifically
physical and verbal strategies.
Mobile Addiction in secondary school students: effects in
coexistence
Authors: Flores Robaina Noelia , Jenaro Río Cristina , González Gil Francisca , Martín Pastor Elena , Poy Castro Raquel
Published: April 2021

The objective of this study was to evaluate the patterns of mobile phone
use among in secondary school students. Further, we assessed psychological
(anxiety, depression) and behavioral correlates and association with school
performance. To carry out the study we had 528 students, aged between 12 and
19 years, belonging to five schools, four public and one grant-aided private
school. The instruments used were the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the low self-esteem and the school problems
subscales of the MMPI-A Personality Questionnaire, and the Mobile Overuse
Scale (COS). The results indicate that a significant percentage of students
who abuse cell-phones show anxious and depressive symptoms, and low
self-esteem. Of participants, 14.8% obtained scores placing them in a range
of medium-high to high for school problems associated to pathological use of
the mobile phone. All these results highlight the need to establish
interventions to reduce maladjusted behavioural patterns and improve school
coexistence.
Complications of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in over 65 Years, a Case
Report
Authors: Perejón Díaz María de las Nieves , Rodríguez López María Jesús , Ruiz Isabel Moreno , Benítez Rivero Javier
Published: April 2021

Case description: Woman, 79 years old. Medical history: hypertension,
Atrial fibrillation (AF) permanent treated with acenocoumarol and mitral
insufficiency. Barthel 90, Lowton-Brody. 2. The patient came to the
emergency room for rib pain (musculoskeletal) in last two weeks, without
other symptoms. We initiated analgesia and the patient was discharged. She
came back with new symptoms: epistaxis and dyspnea. Exploration and
complementary tests: cardio-pulmonary auscultation arrhythmic tones with
sternal border systolic murmur left, crakling sounds in the lungs, with
decreased breath sounds. Chest x-ray: right hilar mass with right pleural
thickening, and diffuse bilateral infiltration. CBC: hemoglobin 7.9 g/dl
(First: 11.6 g/dl), WBC 11.57x10l. Biochemistry: PCR 72.90 mg/l, urea 85
mg/l. Coagulation: INR undetermined, activity prothrombin <12.5%.
Diagnosis: bilateral alveolar hemorrhage. Diagnosis Differential: bilateral
alveolar hemorrhage, bilateral pneumonia, heart failure congestive (Acute
Lung Edema). Conclusion: 0.5% of the population uses oral anticoagulants,
between 6.8-11.1% by FA an INR>, increases the risk of bleeding. This is
a patient with multimorbidity, moderately dependent, with poor treatment
compliance and anticoagulation control. Given these data (anemia, no signs
of infection or heart failure), and the test results, we opted for the first
possibility alveolar hemorrhage diagnosed.
Analysis of the Situation of Abuse Suffered Outside the Institution Older
People in the Context of Residential Care
Authors: Gómez Martínez Carmelo , Carrasco Martínez Elena , Martínez Escámez Inmaculada , Muñoz Pedro Andreo
Published: April 2021

Within the elderly population, the specific circumstances that some of
the elderly find themselves due to certain socio-cultural factors make them
more likely to be abused while residing in assisted living residences, due
to the facts that the abuse is coming from the organisation it is unlikely
to be reported, or brought to the attention of others, making it difficult
to detect and, as a result, an issue not often discussed. We intend to
investigate these possibilities; however, due to lack of information on this
subject, we aim to address this issue by investigating the number of elderly
people living in nursing homes who have suffered abuse due to agents outside
of the organisation, such as the family, other residents and Friends. A
brief questionnaire was created on an Excel Spreadsheet for the collection
of data for this study, these questionnaires where then passed on the social
workers of 4 assisted living residences, in the geographical scope of the
Murcia region. The data collected correspond to the time period between
January and December 2013. The results lead us to believe that the principal
risk factors associated with this type of abuse is being a woman, a widow
and with and age of about 80 years. Psychological abuse from family members
was the most frequently reported type of abuse in the study.
Effectiveness of an Exercise Program Designed for Persons with
Osteoporosis and Osteopenia on Pain Management and Quality of Life
Authors: Ponce Darós María José , Sempere Rubio Nuria , Cortés Amador Sara
Published: April 2021

Objective: To study if an exercise program designed for patients with
osteoporosis and osteopenia can be decrease the pain and improve quality of
life. Method: 84 patients between 50 and 83 years old was participated at
the study, 42 persons in the experimental group and 42 persons in the
control group. The study was made in Puçol CEAM (Valencia) for 9 months on
the experimental group was performed exercises supervised by the physical
therapist 2 days a week for 1 hour. In this period of time, pain, quality of
life, support and service satisfaction was measured. Results: After
performing paired samples t test, shows how the experimental group decreased
their pain and improve their quality of life from the initial to the final
score. By contrast, the control group worsened. After testing regression is
statistically significant relationship between pain, quality of life and
assistance exercises. The perceived satisfaction by patients in the
experimental group was very good, and 100% of them would like to continue
doing the exercise program. Conclusions: The implementation of a specific
exercise program for patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia reduces pain
and improves quality of life of participants.
Predictive Role of Caregiver Type, Dependency Level and Time Caring on
the Impact of Caring for a Dependent Relative as a Stressor
Authors: Lanzón Serra Teresa , Díaz Martínez Amelia
Published: April 2021

This work presents the evaluation of the stress symptoms associated to
the task of caring for a dependent relative at home. The role played by
variables such as type of caregiver (nurse/non-nurse), the relative
dependency level, the number of hours per day dedicated to caring and the
years the caregiver had been caring for the relative was studied. The sample
was made up of 100 caregivers, and the variables associated to stress
studied in the present work were intrusion, avoidance and activation.
Results showed that non-nurse caregivers caring for a low dependency
relative for a period of less than two years were those suffering a higher
impact, with more symptoms associated to stress. Hours caring per day worked
as a protective variable of stress, in that those caregivers dedicating a
lower number of hours to caring had lower risk of suffering stress symptoms.
These results clearly show the stressful impact of the first stages of
dependency, even at the lowest level of dependency in a relative, on
non-professional caregivers and highlight the need to provide strategies,
similar to those shown by professional nurses looking after their own
relatives, to reduce stress. This kind of intervention would prepare the
caregiver for the future stages when the dependency level in the relatives
and the effort caring for them would be higher.
The Repercussion of Ai Chi on Aged People’s Balance
Authors: Olabe Sánchez Pablo Javier , Martínez-Almagro Andreo Andrés
Published: April 2021

To practice strength and balance activities are shown as useful tools to
fall prevention by diverse metanalysis. On the other side, aquatic
environment offers interesting properties for a therapeutic reeducation,
being the Ai Chi one of its applications. Aim: To evaluate the repercussion
of an Ai Chi programme on aged people’s balance. Method: A randomized
controlled trial was developed comparing two groups formed by aged people
with risk of fall according to the Timed Up & Go test. Intervention
Group (IG) followed twelve Ai Chi sessions combined with their thermal
programme; and Control Group (CG) just followed the thermal programme. Both
groups spent two weeks in the Balneario of Archena (Murcia, Spain). Results:
Both groups improve their balance; however, only the IG reached the non-risk
of fall from the Timed Up & Go test. Conclusions: The combination of Ai
Chi sessions and a thermal programme had a positive effect on aged people’s
balance, showing a therapeutic and clinical relevance.
Physical Condition and Mental Health Status in Physically Independent
Older Women
Authors: Zaragoza Ana , Carrasco María
Published: April 2021

There exists both a physical and mental deterioration that affects the
functional status of elderly people. It is expected to determine the level
of physical condition and the mental health status of old physically
autonomous women and establish relationships. A sample of thirty women aged
67.52±3.1 was taken. While physical condition was assessed using the Senior
Fitness Test (SFT), for the mental health was used the Mini-Mental test.
Besides, weight and height were recorded and body mass index was calculated
(BMI). Regarding BMI and following World Health Organization’s criteria
related to obesity, the sample is not outside the typical limits. Scores of
SFT determined that all results were within normal limits except those of
the two-minute walk’s test and the flexibility focused on the lower body,
balance and agility. The Mini-Mental test results are also within the normal
limits. A positive moderate correlation (r=0.67) was obtained from the
static equilibrium test thanks to a strength test of the lower extremity.
People with more strength in the lower extremity obtained lower scores in
the agility test (r=-0.67). There is moderate positive correlation (r=0.62)
between the test of agility and speed of travel. Correlations of physical
test with the Mini-Mental are low. Definitely, the level of physical fitness
and mental health is in the normal range. It has not been found a
relationship between the physical fitness and the mental health
status.
Stimulating Emotional Intelligence in Seniors: The Peci-Pm
Program
Authors: Pérez-Fuentes Mª del Carmen , Molero Mª del Mar , Gázquez José J. , Soler Francisco J.
Published: April 2021

The Cognitive Stimulation and Emotional Intelligence for Seniors Program
(PECI-PM), combines cognitive stimulation with intervention and stimulation
of aspects related to emotional intelligence. The purpose of this study was
to analyze the emotional intelligence results of the first stage of PECI-PM
implementation. A sample of 28 program users who had completed 20 sessions
and participated in the two evaluations (pre-post) was employed for this.
Emotional Intelligence was evaluated before and after intervention using the
Inventario Breve de Inteligencia Emocional para Mayores [Brief Emotional
Intelligence Inventory for Senior Citizens] (EQ-i-M20). After intervention
with the PECI-PM, improvement was observed in most of the emotional
intelligence dimensions (Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Adaptability and
Mood). In the Stress Management dimension, there was no change in scores
after intervention, which leads us to reconsider the weight of this
emotional intelligence dimension in the older population. On the other hand,
the role of the Interpersonal dimension, which correlates significantly with
other emotional intelligence factors (Intrapersonal and Adaptability) in
older people, should be emphasized.
Memory, executive functions and cognitive impairment in elderly
population
Authors: Clemente Yolanda , García-Sevilla Julia , Méndez Inmaculada
Published: April 2021

Cognitive functions refer to the superior brain or mental function.
These processes are usually first to suffer cognitive impairment associated
with ageing. The aim of this study was: to analyse the state of memory and
executive functions in a sample of elder population with and without
cognitive impairment; and compare the cognitive state between elder who live
in a public home for the elderly and elder who live in their homes.
Therefore, a screening test was carried out to check the cognitive
impairment level (Cognitive Mini Test MEC-35), and after that, the Memory
Alteration Test (T@M) and the Ring Test were applied. The participants were
24 subjects, 12 of which belonged to a public home for the elderly and the
other 12 lived in their homes. The average age of the participants was 78.
The study has allowed us to establish the significant relation between the
cognitive deterioration level and the state of the memory and executive
functions. Besides, sex was indifferent in memory as a variable, but not in
executive functions. Finally, the fact of the people living in a public home
show us no significant differences in the state of memory and executive
functions compared to people who live in their homes.