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ANTICIPA-UCM. Hacia una gestión eficaz de la infodemia sobre la COVID-19
Authors: Martínez Solana María Yolanda , Martín García Teresa 
Published: February 2025

Introducción: En este trabajo se presentan las principales líneas de trabajo en materia de comunicación del proyecto interdisciplinar ANTICIPA-UCM (Anticipación y Prevención de COVID-19 en la Comunidad de Madrid). El objetivo es ofrecer a la sociedad una fuente informativa institucional que garantice contenidos fiables basados en investigación propia. El proyecto ha difundido el estado real de la evolución de la pandemia en España. Metodología: Se monitorizó la evolución de la incidencia del COVID-19 durante 2021, 2022 y 2023. De forma periódica se informaba a los medios de aspectos noticiosos provenientes de investigaciones realizadas por los investigadores del proyecto. Para ello, se ha analizado la evolución del interés de los medios de comunicación de 2021 hasta 2023. Resultados: Se comprobó un aumento del interés noticioso y se verificó que en España se han cumplido las recomendaciones realizadas por la OMS en la gestión de infodemia sobre COVID-19 para luchar contra informaciones falsas. Discusión: La estrategia de comunicación del proyecto ha evidenciado la eficacia de gestionar los contenidos sobre la pandemia de forma especializada, disminuyendo la sobreabundancia de información o los bulos. Conclusiones: Los resultados de este proyecto muestran que las acciones han servido para gestionar eficazmente la infodemia.
Magneto-optical transverse Kerr effect in Cox(CoO)1−x nanocomposites
Authors: Yashin Maxim M. , Ryabukhin Vitaly E. , Yurasov Alexey N. 
Published: February 2025

Objectives. The aim of this paper is to attain and investigate the spectra of the magneto-optical transverse Kerr effect (TKE) in Cox(CoO)1−x nanocomposites, to compare the obtained results with experimental data, and identify their specific features. Magneto-optical spectroscopy is a method for non-destructive testing and research of a wide class of nanostructures with promising and interesting properties, and such studies are essential in terms of both fundamental and practical aspects.Methods. Computer modeling is used as part of the promising effective medium method. This is in the form of the Bruggeman approximation, according to which the structure under study is replaced by a medium with effective properties.Results. TKE experimental spectra were studied and Kerr effect spectra in the range of 1.5–3.0 eV were obtained by computer modeling. In this case, the modeling is performed by means of two methods, ignoring and considering the quasiclassical size effect. The final result is the comparison of the model and experimental Kerr effect spectra, in which the influence of size effects on the appearance of the TKE spectra is shown. The reliability of methods is well confirmed by comparing the results obtained with empirical data. The value of the results obtained stems from the fact that all the calculated parameters of the nanocomposite under study and the shape of TKE spectral dependencies are in good agreement with the observation results.Conclusions. The optimal parameters of the sample under study are established as part of computer modeling: form factor, average granule size, and the anomalous Hall effect coefficient. The described approach allows the magneto-optical properties of promising nanomaterials to be studied in a non-contact and non-destructive manner. These results are useful for creating new types of devices as well as electronics and nanoelectronics elements.
Formation of a database of auxiliary information for positioning in an environment with heterogeneous radio transparency
Authors: Krizhanovsky Mikhail N. , Tikhonova Olga V. 
Published: February 2025

Objectives. A pressing problem for indoor positioning systems in the absence of access to global navigation satellite systems is low positioning accuracy. This is usually associated with uneven coverage of the work area due to its geometric features or the presence of massive obstacles and walls within its boundaries. This problem is frequently resolved by placing an excessive number of positioning system base stations in the work area. This approach generates a high cost for such systems, which in turn prevents their deployment. Therefore, research and development aimed at improving the accuracy of indoor positioning systems using a minimum number of stations is of great relevance. The author previously proposed a method of increasing the accuracy of indoor positioning by taking into account obstacles known at the design stage of the system. Consideration of such obstacles in calculating the location is achieved through the mechanism of preliminary splitting of radio beacons into groups, and the allocation of reference stations of these groups among the base stations. The aim of the work is to improve this algorithm by automating the stage of preparing information about the grouping of stations.Methods. A computer simulation method was used, in order to confirm the operability of the algorithm to divide the stations of the positioning system into overlapping groups.Results. The criteria for automatic station grouping and a universal algorithm for dividing stations into groups were developed, enabling the automated preparation of the minimum necessary initial data for a program implementing an algorithm for positioning in a zone of heterogeneous radio transparency.Conclusions. Modeling of the proposed algorithm has confirmed its operability. The results obtained can be used as a significant addition to the previously proposed algorithm for taking into account obstacles when calculating distances to base stations.
Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Koehler P.G. 
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, a significant pest of stored grains. It describes the weevil’s appearance, habits, and biology, highlighting its cosmopolitan distribution and impact on various grains. The article also outlines control measures, emphasizing the importance of locating infestation sources and using extreme temperatures or pest-proof containers. Additionally, it lists pesticides available for rice weevil control, detailing their application and safety guidelines. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for managing rice weevil infestations effectively. Publication date: March 1994.
Dog Flea Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis) (Insecta: Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)
Authors: Seraydar Krista R. , Kaufman Phillip 
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the dog flea, Ctenocephalides canis, including its biology, distribution, and medical significance. It details the flea’s life cycle, from egg to adult, and highlights its role as an ectoparasite on various mammalian hosts. The article also discusses the flea’s ability to transmit parasitic worms and cause allergic reactions in pets. Management and prevention strategies for controlling flea infestations are outlined, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and the use of chemical treatments.
Tobacco Thrips Frankliniella fusca (Hinds) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Authors: Carter Ethan , Gillett-Kaufman Jennifer L. 
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the tobacco thrips, Frankliniella fusca, detailing its distribution, description, life cycle, host plants, economic importance, and management strategies. Tobacco thrips are small insects that feed on various plants, causing damage and transmitting tospoviruses like Tomato spotted wilt virus. The life cycle includes egg, larval, prepupal, pupal, and adult stages. Management strategies include insecticide applications, biological control agents, and planting techniques. The document highlights the economic impact of tobacco thrips on crops and the challenges in controlling their populations.
A Non-Technical Introduction to Electropenetrography and its Application with Asian Citrus Psyllid as an Example
Authors: Ebert T. A. , Schumann A. W. , Krajewski A. J. 
Published: February 2025

Protecting plants by targeting insect vectors of pathogenic organisms requires an intimate understanding of the biology of the insect, the pathogen, and the plant host at a spatial scale relevant to the insect. Observing insect feeding is difficult because insect mouthparts are small, and many insects insert their mouthparts deep inside plants, where we cannot see them. Electropenetrography (EPG) is the only technique that overcomes these problems. Using EPG, we can understand host-insect relationships, pesticide action, and the role of non-hosts. EPG can address ecological questions like "how do insects survive long migrations over regions devoid of known host plants?" It can also address applied questions: "will the pest feed on my new cultivar?" This light introduction to an underused key technology focuses on the Asian citrus psyllid, but EPG has great potential to improve pest management efforts for several different crops and insect vectors.
Eficacia de los sueros antiofídicos disponibles en Ecuador para el tratamiento de mordeduras de serpientes
Authors: Pilaguano Rodríguez Fernanda Nicole , Valencia Zamora Franklin Julio 
Published: February 2025

Introducción. Los accidentes ofídicos son un problema de salud que afecta a 5.4 millones de personas al año. Estos son más frecuentes en la región de América Latina, especialmente en zonas tropicales y subtropicales con altos índices de biodiversidad como el Ecuador, que cuenta con alrededor de 240 especies ofídicas donde el 15% son venenosas. Objetivo. Evaluar la eficacia de los sueros antiofídicos disponibles en Ecuador para el tratamiento de mordeduras de serpientes, considerando la diversidad de las especies de serpientes venenosas en el país. Metodología. Se desarrolló una revisión bibliográfica, a partir del análisis de estudios seleccionados mediante criterios de inclusión y exclusión, publicados desde el 2019, en fuentes científicas como: PubMed, Google Scholar, Medigraphic, Medline, Elsevier, Scopus, Scielo, Dialnet, entre otras y páginas oficiales de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Organización Panamericana de la Salud y Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador. Resultados. En Ecuador, durante el 2019 al 2023 se reportaron en total 7090 casos, con prevalencia en las provincias de Manabí, Morona Santiago y Orellana. Los accidentes más frecuentes son ocasionados por serpientes de la familia viperadae, como: la bothrops atrox o equis del oriente, bothrops asper (equis) y bothrops b. atrox (pitalala). Para el tratamiento de las mordeduras, se emplean los sueros antiofídicos poliespecíficos SAO-B y SAO-C importados de Costa Rica, México y Brasil. Conclusión. La eficacia de los sueros antiofídicos en el Ecuador es de aproximadamente el 70%, su alcance disminuye al no estar desarrollado con toxinas de serpientes locales, lo que requieren la administración de altas dosis. Generalmente, los efectos secundarios están asociados a cuadros anafilácticos y la enfermedad del suero. Además, no se encontró evidencia que señale al antídoto como causante de complicaciones severas. Área de estudio general: Medicina. Área de estudio específica: Medicina tropical. Tipo de estudio: Revisión Bibliográfica.
Verbal fluency and semantic association deficits in children with in birth nonprogressive neuromuscular diseases
Authors: Koriakina Maria , Agranovich Olga E. , Ntoumanis Ioannis , Ulanov Maxim , Blank Isak B. , Shestakova Anna , Blagovechtchenski Evgeny 
Published: February 2025

IntroductionThe relationship between motor and cognitive skills is a pivotal issue in neuroscience, with embodied cognition theory asserting that bodily actions and experiences play a vital role in cognitive processing. This relevance is particularly noted in children with severe motor disorders (MD) from birth, highlighting a need to explore how these disorders may impede cognitive functions.MethodsIn this study, we assessed verbal fluency, a critical component of speech function, in 68 children aged 7 to 15. This group consisted of 36 children with motor disorders, specifically those diagnosed with obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP, n = 22) or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC, n = 14), and 32 healthy control children. We compared levels of verbal fluency, action/verbal naming, and the development of semantic associations between the two groups.ResultsThe findings revealed that children with motor impairments exhibited significantly lower performance in tasks measuring verbal fluency and semantic association compared to the control group. Mainly, MD children produced fewer words during verbal fluency tasks and demonstrated reduced semantic associations. Interestingly, MD children with unilateral limb impairment outperformed those with bilateral impairment on semantic association tasks.DiscussionThese results suggest that the cognitive deficits observed in children with motor impairments can be attributed to less engagement with their physical environment, which influences their ability to perceive and manipulate objects differently based on their level of impairment. Additionally, the findings underscore how social and cultural contexts may be affected by motor impairments. Overall, our study supports the concept of embodied cognition, demonstrating that delays in motor skill development among children with OBPP and AMC can harm their cognitive functions.
Different exercise interventions on quality of sleep in breast cancer survivors—a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Song Qi , Zhu You-kang , Liu Hai , Liu Xiao , Jiang Zhang-dong , Wang Yu-jia , Xue Li-yun , Yang Shao-ying , Liu Xi-fang 
Published: February 2025

IntroductionBreast cancer is currently the most prevalent cancer globally; however, it generally has a favorable prognosis and is linked to a high survival rate. While effective treatments can extend survival and mitigate associated side effects, not all survivors are exempt from complications. Notably, a significant proportion of survivors experience sleep disorders following surgery, which can severely impact their quality of life. Exercise is frequently recommended as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance sleep quality among breast cancer survivors and may also play a role in reducing recurrence rates. Recognizing that various forms of exercise may yield different outcomes in addressing sleep disorders in this population, we conducted a network review meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of diverse exercise modalities for breast cancer survivors suffering from sleep disturbances.MethodsWe searched four electronic databases for randomized controlled trials of individuals diagnosed breast cancer with sleep disorders by different exercise therapy. The primary outcomes included Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, Tai Chi, Walking, Dance, Resistance training, Football, Virtual reality therapy, Activity change exercise, Software-guided exercises. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Bias risk Assessment tool, and network meta-analysis was performed using Stata15 software. The review was pre-registered (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023442892).ResultsData on 3083 breast cancer survivors with sleep disturbances from 34 eligible randomized controlled trials were analyzed, with 23 classified as medium risk and 2 as high risk. Network meta-analysis showed that walking exercise [Standard Median Different (SMD) =3.06, 95% Confidence Interval (95%CI)=(-5.89,-0.23)] significantly improved sleep disorder (Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking curve, SUCRA: 84.5%) and reduced Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score.DiscussionBased on the network ranking table, we can conclude that walking exercise offers greater benefits compared to other exercise interventions for improving sleep quality in breast cancer patients. This finding presents a novel perspective on exercise interventions for breast cancer survivors experiencing sleep disorders.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=442892, identifier CRD42023442892.
Characteristics, treatment patterns, and biomarker testing of patients with advanced RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer in a real-world multi-country observational study: a brief report
Authors: Kiiskinen Urpo , Segall Grace , Bailey Hollie , Forshaw Cameron , Puri Tarun 
Published: February 2025

IntroductionApproximately 1−2% of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) are positive for rearranged during transfection (RET) gene fusions. The aim of this real-world multi-national study was to describe clinical characteristics, biomarker testing, and treatment patterns of patients with RET fusion-positive NSCLC.MethodsThis observational study was conducted in 2020 in nine countries using electronic patient record forms, following Adelphi Disease Specific Programme (DSP™) methodology. Patients with advanced NSCLC (aNSCLC) were included in the overall cohort. A smaller RET fusion-positive cohort comprised patients from the overall aNSCLC cohort who had RET fusion-positive disease and no other co-alterations, plus an oversample of patients with RET fusion-positive disease and no other co-alterations.ResultsPatient characteristics were generally similar between the overall aNSCLC cohort (n=2947) and the RET fusion-positive cohort (n=576), aside from higher proportions of White/Caucasian patients, never smokers, and adenocarcinoma among the RET fusion-positive cohort. For the overall aNSCLC cohort, 899 (31%) were tested for RET fusions; 84% of RET test results were available prior to initiation of aNSCLC treatment. Comparisons between the two cohorts showed similar proportions of patients treated with chemotherapy (± immunotherapy), but less use of immunotherapy only or targeted therapy in the RET fusion-positive cohort.ConclusionsResults of this real-world study provide insights into clinical characteristics, biomarker testing, and treatment patterns of patients with RET fusion-positive aNSCLC and highlight the need for awareness and education to increase RET testing with the intent to treat with selective RET inhibitors when appropriate to optimize outcomes for patients.
The effect of 12-week combined balance and plyometric training on dynamic balance and lower extremity injury risk in college dancers
Authors: Yan Yuqi , Seoyoung Park , Seomyeong Heo , Zhao Yi 
Published: February 2025

BackgroundDancers face significant physical demands and are at high risk for lower extremity injuries due to the complexity and intensity of their movements, which require strong dynamic balance. Improving dynamic balance through training can potentially enhance performance and reduce injury risk.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week combined balance and plyometric training program (BP) compared to plyometric training alone (PL) on dynamic balance and lower extremity injury risk among college dancers.MethodsA total of 30 female college dancers were randomly assigned to either the BP group (n = 15) or the PL group (n = 15). Both groups participated in a 12-week training program, with the BP group engaging in both balance and plyometric exercises, and the PL group performing only plyometric exercises. Dynamic balance was assessed using the Dynamic Posture Stability Index (DPSI). Lower extremity injury risk was evaluated using the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) and Center of Pressure (COP) measurements, pre- and post-intervention.ResultsThe BP group showed significant improvements in dynamic balance compared to the PL group, with a reduction in DPSI values (DF-DPSI: p &lt; 0.001, partial η2 = 0.625; DL-DPSI: p &lt; 0.001, partial η2 = 0.559). Additionally, the BP group showed significant reductions in COP displacements, particularly in the anterior-posterior direction (DF-COPAP: p &lt; 0.015, partial η2 = 0.101; DL-COPAP: p = 0.019, partial η2 = 0.094). The BP group also demonstrated greater improvements in LSI-3C and LSI-6, which reflect dynamic stability (LSI-3C: p &lt; 0.001, partial η2 = 0.229; LSI-6: p = 0.006, partial η2 = 0.128).ConclusionThe 12-week combined balance and plyometric training program was more effective than plyometric training alone in improving dynamic balance and reducing lower extremity injury risk in college dancers. This combined training approach is recommended for improving performance and preventing injuries in dancers.
Effects of 6-week sprint interval training compared to traditional training on the running performance of distance runners: a randomized controlled trail
Authors: Jin Kai , Cai Mengbiao , Zhang Yongqian , Wu Bin , Yang Yi 
Published: February 2025

IntroductionThis study aimed to compare the effects of sprint interval training versus traditional training on running performance in well-trained male distance runners.MethodsTwenty male distance runners (VO2: 67.4 ± 4.5 mL/kg/min, personal best time for the 5000 m: 14′38″47 ± 00′23″46) were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention training (IT) group, which performed sprint interval training, or the control training (CT) group, which engaged in traditional long-distance training. Both groups completed their respective training regimens twice a week for 6 weeks. Measurements for VO2max, O2 cost, time to exhaustion (TTE), and running times for 100, 400, and 3000 m were taken before and after the intervention.ResultsThe results indicated that the IT group showed significant improvements in TTE and running performance across 100, 400, and 3000 m (all P &lt; 0.01), while the CT group only demonstrated improvements in 400 m time (P &lt; 0.01). The IT group exhibited superior 3000 m performance compared to the CT group (P &lt; 0.01). Analysis of effect sizes revealed small to moderate improvements in physiological and performance measures for the IT group, with VO2max showing a small effect size of 0.43, O2 cost a moderate effect size of 0.65, and TTE a moderate effect size of 0.77.ConclusionThese findings suggest that sprint interval training may offer superior benefits for enhancing running performance of well-trained male distance runners, particularly in time to exhaustion and middle-to long-distance events, compared to traditional longdistance training.
Fine-mapping of PmHHM, a broad-spectrum allele from a wheat landrace conferring both seedling and adult resistance to powdery mildew
Authors: Fu Bisheng , Lin Zhixin , Yan Lijuan , Zhang Qiaofeng , Liu Caiyun , Cai Jin , Guo Wei , Liu Ying , Zhai Wenling , Gong Shuangjun , Xu Feng , Wu Jizhong 
Published: February 2025

IntroductionCommon wheat is a leading global food crop that impacts food security. Wheat powdery mildew (PM), caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt), poses a significant threat to grain yield and flour quality. The identification and utilization of broad-spectrum resistance genes against PM are essential for effective disease control.MethodsThe resistance spectrum test during the seedling stage and the identification of resistance during the adult stage were conducted to evaluate the wheat landrace Honghuamai (HHM). Five segregating populations were investigated to assess the inheritance of PM resistance in HHM. To map its PM resitance gene, bulked segregant analysis, molecular mapping and comparative genomic analysis were also used in the present study.ResultsHHM shows remarkable adult resistance in the field and is nearly immune to all 25 Bgt isolates used in seedling tests, making it an excellent source of PM resistance. PM resistance in HHM was determined by a single dominant gene, temporarily named PmHHM. It was then fine-mapped to an interval with a genetic distance of 0.0031 cM and a physical distance of 187.4 kb on chromosome 4AL of the Chinese Spring reference sequence v.2.1. Four genes were identified in the target region, three of which encode nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NLR) proteins. Comparative genomic analysis revealed presence/absence variations (PAVs) of the PmHHM locus among common wheat varieties.DiscussionThese closely linked molecular markers will not only benefit the cloning of the gene underlying PmHHM but also facilitate the efficient utilization of the gene in breeding programs.