Main Objetive Research Articles

“Impacts of neo-banks on North African migrants’ remittances and financial inclusion”

This study examined remittance trends and financial institution preferences among North African migrants in Europe and assessed neobanks' potential to foster financial inclusion and cost reductions. The main objetive was to explore how neobanks can alleviate economic pressures on North African migrants and help achieve the World Bank Group's goal of reducing remittance costs to 5 % and the UN-SDG target of 3 %. Exploratory in nature, both surveys and interviews were used for data collection. The sample consisted of 64 North African migrants from Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria (North Africa) residing in France, Spain, and Italy (EU). Key findings revealed that North African migrants had diverse remittance behaviors, with varying frequencies and amounts sent home. Trust in traditional banks remained high due to familiarity, cultural norms, and accessibility issues in rural areas. However, neobanks offered significant cost savings, with potential annual savings ranging from €30 to €134 depending on the monthly remitted amount that ranges between a €100 and a €1000 . Adoption of neobanks was higher among younger, and digitally literate migrants with better access to technology. Barriers to wider adoption of neobanks included limited digital and financial literacy, lack of necessary technology in home countries, and cultural resistance to change. High regulatory and compliance costs for traditional banks also contributed to inflated remittance fees. To address these issues, the paper recommends enhancing market competition, improving access to new payment technologies, encouraging larger remittances through incentives, learning from successful public bank models like France's La Banque Postale, and fostering financial literacy and digital inclusion. Additionally, it suggests building trust and cultural sensitivity, investing in robust cybersecurity measures, and developing offline transaction capabilities to increase accessibility for migrants in remote areas.

Huellas creativas de la obra <i>Los otros hombres en Eva</i>

This article shares the methodological guidelines carried out by the actors/researchers of the IPROCAE research group (Investigation of Creative Processes in performing Arts) belonging to the Facultad de Arte of the UNCPBA, and its main objetive is to study their own performing practice simultaneously with their realization in the work Los otros hombres en Eva. The análisis of the creative process is developed base don the study of the genesis, on the figure of Eva Duarte de Peron and the different artistic approaches related to her mummification; examining the relationship between Theater and politics, in the form of militant theater of the 70s in Argentina; and reflexionating about the role of chance, or the existing random processes in the production of the contemporary Theater field, where it is used as a creative procedure and scenic construction tool.

#4046 ADVANCED CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, PREOPERATIVE ISOMETRIC EXERCISE AND VASCULAR ACCESS: LET´S CLEAR THE DOUBTS

Abstract Background and Aims Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the best vascular access for hemodialysis. However, the role of preoperative isometric exercises in patients with advanced cronic kidney disease (CKD) who are candidates for AVF is unclear and not well reported in the literature. The main objetive of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative isometric exercise on vascular territory in advanced CKD prior to AVF creation. Method An 8 months prospective single-center study. We performed an isometric preoperative exercise program for 4 weeks on the non dominant arm (exercise arm) and was compared with the dominant arm (control arm) performing usual activity in our advanced CKD patients. Demographic data, upper limb muscle strength (ULMS), Doppler ultrasound (DUS) measurements (foream and distal cefalic vein (FCV, DCV) diameter, basilic vein (BV) diameter and depth, peak systolic velocities (PSVs) and diameters in the radial artery (RA) and braquial artery (BA), as well as percentage of patients candidates to AVF in both arm (exercise and control arm) according to Spanish Clinical Guidelines of Vascular Access (VA) and possible medical complications were analyzed. Results 27 patients. 67,7%men. Mean age 70,3±10,4years. Main cardiovascular risk factors: HBP (93,5%) and DM (64,5%). Exercise arm was left side in 87,1%. A significant increase was observed in ULMS only in exercise arm at the end of study (23,8±8,7Kg vs 27, 6±9,5Kg, p = 0,001). Related to DUS measurements, there were not diffences between groups on vein caliber. However, a significant increase was observed in RA PSV (57,7±15,3 vs 62,6±17,4cm/seg, p = 0,044), BA diameter (4,6±0,6 vs 4,9±0,9mm, p = 0,029) and percentage of patients who could be candidates to AVF (70,4 vs 92,6%, p = 0,034) in exercise arm at the end of the study. We did not observe any related complications (pain, hypotension or muscle injury). Conclusion Preoperative isometric exercises would increase the percentage of performing a native AVF in those advanced CKD patients candidates for HD. Similarly, our results suggest that preoperative isometric exercise could be a useful tool to improve the vascular territory, mainly arterial, in our patients. However, more studies are required to confirm our results.

Obesity and toxic habits as avoidable determinants of chronic peripheral neuropathy induced by chemotherapy (NPCIQ): NeuroPredict project.

e24097 Background: Anti-tumor therapy is the most frequent cause of toxic neuropathy in the Western population. Unlike its acute presentation (AN), chronic neuropathy appears during treatment and persists for more than six months after the end of chemotherapy, significantly limiting the quality of life of many patients. Although it is a drug-dependent toxicity, there is scarce evidence about its frequency and the factors that are determinant in its development. The main objetive is to know the incidence of NPCIQ as well as to identify factors that predispose to its appearance. Methods: We retrospectively selected 98 patients treated with adjuvant chemotherapy with paclitaxel (P) (80mg/m2/weekly) or oxaliplatin (O) (130 mg/m2/every 3 weeks), establishing three groups: Group A and B: Patients treated with P or O and who have developed NPCIQ and Group C patients treated with P or O and who have not developed NPCIQ.Group A P+ NPCIQ: 34 (33,3 %), Group B O+NPCIQ: 27 (26,5 %) and Group C non-NPCIQ: 37 (36,2%). Results: Of the 79 patients who developed AN, 61 (77,2%) developed NPCIQ, of these 34 due to paclitaxel and 27 due to oxaliplatin. Those patients with a body mass index > 30 or toxic habits developed NPCIQ more frequently: 24% vs 36% and 24% vs 42% (p: 0.054) respectively (Table 1).The obesity impact on NPCIQ is statistically significative for paclitaxel group (p: 0,027). Conclusions: NPCIQ is a frequent toxicity, there are avoidable factors such as obesity, smoking and alcohol that can influence its development. Recommendations aimed at avoiding overweight or the consumption of alcohol and tobacco may be useful to reduce the incidence of NPCIQ. [Table: see text]

Numerical Study of H-Darrieus Turbine as a Rotor for Gravitational Vortex Turbine

The main objetive of this study is to compare numerically the torque generated at 50, 75, 100, and 125 rpm by H-Darrieus turbine as a rotor for Gravitational Vortex Turbine. The rotational flow into the gravitational vortex turbine tank helped to decrease the negative torque in H-Darrieus rotor. The study was developed in ANSYS® CFX, where the model was configured at constant operating conditions. The highest torque was 0.117 Nm at 50 rpm, and the torque decreased with increasing rpm. The H-Darrieus works with increasing lift force, however, the rotor inside the Gravitational Vortex Turbine interacts with drag force.

Acquisition and consolidation of verbal learning and episodic memory as predictors of the conversion from mild cognitive impairment to probable Alzheimer’s disease

ABSTRACT Verbal episodic memory tests assess memory performance using total learning scores. The analysis of inter-trial indices such as gained (GA) and lost (LA) access can provide additional information on the acquisition and consolidation processes. The main objetive was to determine whether the GA and LA indices, derived from a word-list verbal episodic memory test are useful for predicting cognitive impairment in aging. 60 older people aged was divided into 3 groups: cognitively healthy, stable Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and MCI converting to probable Alzheimer's disease (MCI-conv). The results showed that GA and LA measures are independent from the traditional measures -total score of correct answers-. Logistic regression showed that these values are predictive of the conversion over time and could be a cognitive marker of conversion from MCI to AD. This suggests that the GA index, which shows acquisition processes in word-list tests, may be a marker of cognitive impairment.

28551 IMAPSORS project: A multicenter validation study to assess the accuracy of an artificial intelligence solution to quantify psoriasis severity

Objective: The main objetive of the present study is to perform a validation test of a new Artificial Intelligence solution developed by dermatologists that evaluates the psoriasis severity through mobile devices.

El caso de la colección film still del Cine Universitario: una propuesta para el tratamiento documental basada en el estándar Dublin Core

El objetivo central de la presente investigación (tesis de grado) fue crear una serie de procedimientos para la realización del análisis documental de una muestra de 40 fotografías film stills pertenecientes al Cine Universitario del Uruguay, utilizando un perfil de metadatos creado a partir de Dublin Core y su extensión cualificada. Las film stills (fotos fijas) son fotografías hechas con fines publicitarios en proyectos cinematográficos, televisivos y de teatro. El Cine Universitario del Uruguay es un cineclub creado en 1949 en Montevideo, que se caracteriza por proyectar películas que están fuera del circuito comercial y cuenta con un archivo y una biblioteca que están cerrados al público. Dicho archivo cuenta con un acervo estimado de 22.000 film stills, del cual se tomó la citada muestra de 40 fotografías, pertenecientes a cuatro décadas distintas del siglo XX. A las fotos seleccionadas se les realizó un tratamiento documental para el cual se utilizó una adaptación del estándar Dublin Core y Dublin Core Cualificado. Tras este proceso, se crearon procedimientos especializados, desarrollados campos por campo, para realizar el análisis documental de este género fotográfico.

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE FLOW DYNAMICS OF COMPLEX VISCOELASTIC FLUID THROUGH HYPERBOLIC CONTRACTION/EXPANSION

The main objetive of this work was to experimentally study the Flow dynamics of viscoelastic fluids (Boger fluid and Hase) when they flow through a contraction/expansion system defined by a hyperbolic tube, therefore through equations analogous to the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, the pressure drop associated with the viscous interaction was quantified, and subsequently the excess pressure drop (EPD), a parameter associated with the elasticity of viscoelastic fluids, conducting comparative studies with respect to a Newtonian reference for the same shear viscosity value, which allowed observing shear speed intervals where three predominant zones were observed. The first of them of shear type coinciding with the trajectories of the Newtonian fluid of identical viscosity value, the second zone was attributed to the elastic manifestation of the fluids due to the preferential development of the extensional flow that is in constant competition with the shear flow within of the same geometry. The third zone was attributed to a predominance of the shear flow over the extensional one, because of to the fact that the hyperbolic geometry favors the development of this type of flow at high values of shear rate KEYWORDS: Excess pressure drop; Extensional flow; Hyperbolic contractions

The Mediation Effects of Customer Satisfaction on the Relations Between Product Price, Service Quality and Purchasing Decision

This research has two main objetives: (1) to examine the effect of price, service quality and costumer satisfaction on costumer’s purchasing decision, (2) to test the mediation effects of the costumer satisfaction on the relations between product price and service quality on purchasing decision. Data was collected from 82 insurance company’s costumers using questionnaire, and hypothesis was tested using Smart- PLS 3.0. The findings reveal that (1) price, service quality and costumer satisfaction have direct and significant effect on costumer purchasing decision, (2) costumer satisfaction has an indirect and significant effect on the relationship between service quality and costumer’s purchasing decision, and (3) costumer satisfaction has no significant effect on the relationship between product price and costumer’s purchasing decision. The study enriches the existing empirical studies on product price, service quality, costumer satisfaction and purchasing decision in emerging market. The study also provides practical implications to service industry managers to enhance costumer satisfaction and purchasing decision, ultimately increasing market share and organisation profits by considering service quality and product price.

P1323HEMODIALYSIS TUNNELED CATHETER-RELATED BACTEREMIA: THIRTEEN-YEAR OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract Background and Aims Tunneled catheter-related bacteremia (TCRB) is a common and severe cause of bacteremia among hemodialysis (HD)-dependent patients. TCRB have reported incidence of 0.5 to 5.5 events per 1000 catheter days and are associated with increased morbidity and death. The main objetive of our study is determinate the incidence of TCRB in our hospital and, secondarily, to analyze our microbiology, recurrence and reinfection rates. Method The study is an observational retrospective evaluation of medical records of patients in whom a TC for HD was implanted in the period from January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2018. The TC were implanted by nephrologists, following a preimplantation and management protocol agreed with the Infectious Diseases Unit. Patients were followed up from TC insertion until the study end date or first of recovery kidney function, kidney transplantation, transition to peritoneal dialysis or death. CRB definition was according Spanish Clinical Guidelines on Vascular Access for Haemodialysis: positive blood culture accompanied by fever or clinical signs of sepsis, without another posible site of infection. We recorded demographic, clinical and TC-related variables (conditions of catheter insertion, site of catheter insertion and duration of use, etc.). Exclusion criteria for our study were the lack of clinical follow-up due to belonging to a different hospital area. Results A total of 393 TC were implantated over a period of 13 years. After applying exclusion criteria, we investigated 341 TC implanted in 279 patients: 265 into the intern jugular vein, 71 into the subclavian and 5 in femoral vein. The mean age of the included patients was 63 (range 19-93 years). Fifty-one percent of catheter was implanted in male patients. Forty-six percent of the patients suffered from diabetes mellitus. In 55% of the cases, the cause of CT implantation was the difficulty of creating an internal vascular access. In total there were 91 CRB in 58 patients, with a rate of 0.48 infections per 1000 catheter days (figure 1), occurring at median 461 days (range 143-443 days) after catheter insertion. Within that group, 82.4% occurred after 6 months from the implementation of the CPT. Only 6 (6.59%) took place in the 30 days after implantation. Gram-positive organisms accounted of 85%, with a predominance of Staphylococcus epidermidis (47%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus (25%). A broad spectrum of Gram-negative bacteria accounts for 14% of patients. Nineteen TC were removed by CRB, with a rate of 5.5% of total functioning TC. CRB was the cause of death in 7 of the 279 patients (2.5%). During the study, 12 (13% of CRB) recurrences and 30 (32% of CRB) reinfections events have been identified. Conclusion The incidence of CRB in our population was found to be lower that previous studies. It usually appears in the long term, with Gram-positive germs as the most frequently involved. The temporality and low recurrence rate suggest that our protocol has been effective. The high rate of reinfection orients a certain individual predisposition to suffer from CRB. Identification of potential predicting risk factors could reduce the morbimortality of these patients.

Quality of chest compressions during pediatric resuscitation with 15:2 and 30:2 compressions-to-ventilation ratio in a simulated scenario

The main objetive was to compare 30:2 and 15:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio in two simulated pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) models with single rescuer. The secondary aim was to analyze the errors or omissions made during resuscitation. A prospective randomized parallel controlled study comparing 15:2 and 30:2 ratio in two manikins (child and infant) was developed. The CPR was performed by volunteers who completed an basic CPR course. Each subject did 4 CPR sessions of 3 minutes each one. Depth and rate of chest compressions (CC) during resuscitation were measured using a Zoll Z series defibrillator. Visual assessment of resuscitation was performed by an external researcher. A total of 26 volunteers performed 104 CPR sessions. Between 54–62% and 44–53% of CC were performed with an optimal rate and depth, respectively, with no significant differences. No differences were found in depth or rate of CC between 15:2 and 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio with both manikins. In the assessment of compliance with the ERC CPR algorithm, 69.2–80.8% of the subjects made some errors or omissions during resuscitation, the most frequent was not asking for help and not giving rescue breaths. The conclusions were that a high percentage of CC were not performed with optimal depth and rate. Errors or omissions were frequently made by rescuers during resuscitation.

Perception and preference of the user towards print and e-resources: A study

The present paper discusses the user perception and prefereces towards print and e-Resources. The main objetive of this study is to examine the purpose of the use of print or e-resources among students. To study the preferences and opinions on print and e-resources the investigator selected the UG and PG students of VTU affileated to Mysore region engineering colleges. The study reveals that the transition from print to electronic is the main factor during the past decade.

Accuracy of verbal fluency tests in the discrimination of mild cognitive impairment and probable Alzheimer’s disease in older Spanish monolingual individuals

ABSTRACT The main objetive was to analyze the accuracy of different verbal fluency tests (VFTs) in discriminating cognitively healthy subjects from individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and probable Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in a cohort of older Spanish speaking adults. As a result, we aimed to identify the VFT that best predicts conversion from MCI to probable AD. 287 subjects: 170 controls (HC), 90 stable MCI and 27 patients with MCI that evolved into probable AD (MCI-AD) were assessed with a neuropsychological battery test and five VFTs. The animal fluency test produced the best differentiation of HC from MCI (p < .001), of HC from MCI-AD (p < .001) and of MCI from MCI-AD converters (p < .001), with sensitivities 98.8%, 98.8% and 75.6%, respectively. Logistic regression showed that the animal fluency test (p < 0.001) appears to be the most useful and neuropsychological VFT to predict conversion to probable dementia.

Fluoride Levels in Mexican Foods and Beverages

INTRODUCTIONThe sources of fluoride exposure for the Mexicans are foods, beverages, fluoridated salt and naturally fluoridated water. The main objetive of this study was to estimate the concentrati...

Microencapsulation of Roasted Coffee Oil by Complex Coacervation with Gelatin/Gum Arabic Enzymatically Crosslinked

The roasted coffee oil is a coffee industry byproduct composed by a great number of compounds including the volatiles, responsible by coffee aroma. The main objetive of the present work is the encapsulation of roasted coffee oil in enzimatically crosslinked gelatin and gum Arabic microcapsules. The microcapsules were obtained by complex coacervation. The effect of the roasted coffee oil amount used and the stirring rate on the average diameter, oil recovery and encapsulation efficiency were evaluated. The microcapsules presented average diameter up to 29.30 ± 1.28 µm with narrow size distributions. The results varied from 78.45 ± 2.47 to 100.70 ± 5.23 % (oil recovery) and 32.50 ± 3.53 to 71.00 ± 4.24 % (encapsulation efficiency). The water sorption isotherm of microcapsules was evaluated at 25 oC and the results were fitted with the Guggenhein-Anderson-de Boer (GAB) model, presenting a R 2 equal to 0.9892 and “J” shape behavior. Finally, the crosslinking reaction was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), showing that the crosslinking reaction promoted by transglutaminase introduced a band in microcapsules spectra located at 1550 cm -1 corresponding to the monosubstituted amide.

PO-0590 Substance Abuse Determination In Alternative Matrices Of Breastmilk Donors

<h3>Background and aims</h3> In human milk banks, the only available information regarding toxicological safety, is provided by donors in the screening questionnaire. A good agreement between donors’ self-report and milk analysis for nicotine and illegal drug use (excluding caffeine) was reported. Determination of these substances in urine and hair samples may provide additional information. Our main objetive was to determine drug abuse substances, nicotine and caffeine, in donors’ breastmilk, urine and hair and compare the results to donors’ answers in the screening questionnaire. <h3>Methods</h3> 36 samples of breastmilk, urine and hair from 36 milk donors were collected. All donors completed a lifestyle questionnaire. A validated, reversed-phase liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry test was used to determine the concentration of illegal drugs, nicotine and caffeine. <h3>Results</h3> No donors reported being a drug user or an active smoker. 33% of donors admitted consuming caffeine. No illegal drugs were found. Caffeine was found in 50% of breastmilk (272,8 ± 560,5 ng/ml), in 78% of urine (455,27 ± 510,5 ng/ml) and 78% of hair samples (1,76 ± 1,58 ng/mg). Caffeine was found in 25% of donors who denied consuming caffeine (361 ± 528 ng/ml). Nicotine was found in 33% of hair samples and cotinine in 50% of urine and 33% of hair samples. Both substance levels were under the threshold of significant ambiental exposition. <h3>Conclusions</h3> We found a good agreement between self-report and breastmilk, urine and hair analysis for illegal drug and tobacco use. We found a moderate agreement for caffeine, although breastmilk concentrations were not of concern for newborns.

Propagación de especies nativas con potencial para restauración ecológica en la microcuenca río La Vega, Tunja-Boyacá

The main objetive of this paper was to identify and propagate the most important native species for ecological restoration in the basin of La Vega River. Species were identified and selected by using a criteria matrix through which we obtained the following species: Xylosma spiculifera, Croton purdiei, Baccharis macrantha, Verbesina centroboyacana, Duranta mutisii, Lupinus bogotensis and Dodonaea viscosa on which two techniques of propagation were assayed. The first, a sexual propagation technique (seeds) where we used a random blocks design with two treatments: seeds cooled at 5 °C for 15 days, and the second, rescue of seedlings employing 20 to 40-cm high seedlings and three treatments: T0, seedling without pruning; T1, seedlings with root pruning, and T2, seedlings with leave pruning. In general, propagation through seedling rescue with pruning proved to be more effective than the sexual propagation technique.

HRM as a high performance work system for university spin-offs

SPIN-UP Entrepreneurship Training and Coaching Programme was specifically design to meet the needs of management teams in University Spin-Offs. The ultimate goal of the SPIN-UP Training and Coaching Program is the development of Key Entrepreneurial Skills (KES) in University Spin-Offs (USO), enabling/leveraging their growth and allowing for the creation of new knowledge based jobs. The term USO here employed refers to entrepreneurial initiatives often resulting from research and development projects (but not exclusively), led by academic entrepreneurs (professors, teachers and students in High Education Institutions,-HEI). USO can, therefore, be categorized as innovative and knowledge based enterprises. Based on research conducted in 4 European countries–Finland,Poland,Portugaland TheNetherlands-that enabled for the identification of key entrepreneurial skills lacking in University Spin-Offs, the SPIN-UP Entrepreneurship Training and Coaching Programme can act directly on one of the main factors hampering the growth of these kinds of enterprises. SPIN-UP Entrepreneurship Training and Coaching Programme proposes a very practical approach to the learning of entrepreneurial skills, where learning by-doing and other ative learning methodologies, learning with peers and methodologies such as coaching, are blended to provide for a very effective learning experience. By the end of training and coaching sessions, trainees should have improved their abilities in a set of management areas that enable them to face and deal more properly with challenges posed in their enterprises. SPIN-UP training in HRM and Leadership aims to develop in trainees a set of key skills that were found to be essential to enable University Spin-Offs growth. The main objetives are to: know the basics about HRM and Leadership (understand the main concepts around High Performance Work Systems–HPWS - as a model for HRM and understand the model of full range leadership); Identifying HRM and Leadership practices for growth; Developing own HPWS and leadership path for growth.

VARIEDADE LINGUÍSTICA E ENSINO DE LÍNGUA ITALIANA: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA EM SALA DE AULA

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa, cujo objetivo central foi verificar se aprendizes brasileiros, que estudam italiano em contextos de instrução formal há, no mínimo, um ano, possuem competência sociolinguística receptiva, que lhes permita identificar as variedades de italiano e os dialetos presentes em seis cenas de um filme italiano. Os resultados revelam que, no grupo pesquisado, essa competência não é suficientemente desenvolvida e sugerem que seria desejável dedicar mais espaço a esse aspecto da língua.