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The rapid and intense touristification of city centres emerged before the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2. It consolidated itself as a global phenomenon that affected both established and emerging global tourist destinations. Its ramifications managed to disrupt local ecol- ogy and forced the residents to face various challenges such as loss of identity, social inequality and the demographic emptying of urban centres. In this scenario, the subversive potential of the hybrid practices that link art and activism assume its social commitment to the prob- lems and demands arising from an oversized model of tourist travel. This article explores descriptive case studies that, in their respective transcultural spaces of production, share a common critical perspective on the resulting tourism model. Specifically, the profiles and sen- sitizing reflections of Left Hand Rotation in Lisbon, Banksy in Venice and Alejandro Villen in Malaga are examined, as well as the collective exhibition Alicantropo in Alicante.<br />responsibility.
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The rapid and intense touristification of city centres emerged before the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2. It consolidated itself as a global phenomenon that affected both established and emerging global tourist destinations. Its ramifications managed to disrupt local ecology and forced the residents to face various challenges such as loss of identity, social inequality and the demographic emptying of urban centres. In this scenario, the subversive potential of the hybrid practices that link art and activism assume its social commitment to the problems and demands arising from an oversized model of tourist travel. This article explores descriptive case studies that, in their respective transcultural spaces of production, share a common critical perspective on the resulting tourism model. Specifically, the profiles and sensitizing reflections of Left Hand Rotation in Lisbon, Banksy in Venice and Alejandro Villén in Malaga are examined, as well as the collective exhibition Alicántropo in Alicante. © 2022 Universidad de Malaga, Departamento de Historia del Arte. All rights reserved.
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In the twenty-first century and under the framework of the fourth industrial revolution, virtual leadership emerged as a new way to direct and lead companies and organizations in the public and private sectors. In this regard, it should be mentioned that this situation is the result of the profound effects and changes of the digital revolution in the business world, which are a consequence of the globalization process and the rise of the so-called Information Technology and Telecommunications (ICT). Therefore, the objective of this narrative literature review is to know what has been written about virtual leadership between 2016 and 2021. As a result, 58 sources of information were reviewed, their level of scientific evidence was evaluated, and opportunities for growth and development in business and commercial activities were identified. In addition, a business management alternative to mitigate the impacts of the new Covid-19 (SARSCoV-2) pandemic was analyzed. Hence, this paper is highly relevant, as it also considers elements such as personalized communication and digital tools. In conclusion, it was found that virtual work generates benefits, including time savings and quick contact. However, it presents challenges for leaders, such as the challenge of connectivity, motivation, and collaborators’ commitment. © Franklin Cordova-Buiza, Pamela Aguirre-Parra, Moises Gustavo Garcia-Jimenez, Diana Carolina Martinez-Torres, 2022.
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a syndrome characterized by an uncontrolled inflammation, and hypercytokinemia as a result of uncontrolled activation of cytotoxic T cells and macrophages, resulting in the HLH classical symptoms such as: Persistent fever, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, cytopenias, hemophagocytosis, hyperferritine-mia, hypertriglyceridemia and central nervous system infiltration. Patients can develop coagulopathy, liver failure and progress to multi-organ failure with high mortality rates. HLH is classified as primary when it is associated with a familial, inherited factor whereas it is secondary when associated with a non-inherited factor. Evidence supports that infections can trigger the physiopathology of HLH. The most common viral infections are;cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr however, other viruses such as dengue, HIV and more recently, the acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by SARS-CoV2 have been identified as infections associated with HLH (iHLH). The link between viral infection and immunoreactivity is well recognized, however, the mechanism in which the viruses are involved in the development of HLH remains unclear. In this chapter we discuss the role of the viral infection and some features from the host which takes part in the development of HLH. © 2021 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV)-2 has affected over 100 million individuals during the current pandemic. Cancer is a reported risk factor for worse outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection and its clinical syndrome COVID-19. However, risk associated with specific cancer subtypes, extent of disease, and treatment history remains unclear. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is treated with multiple modalities that may affect COVID-19 severity and outcomes, including surgery, radiation (RT), hormone therapy (HT), and chemotherapy (CT). Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients with SARS-CoV-2 and history of breast cancer at two academic centers in Los Angeles, CA between January - September, 2020. Demographic information, cancer diagnosis, treatment history, comorbid conditions, and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 were reviewed. The primary outcome was rate of hospitalization for COVID-19. Associations were evaluated for significance by chi-square test or Student's T test, with a = 0.05. Results: Our cohort included 61 patients with history of breast cancer. 19 (31.1%) required hospitalization and 3 (4.9%) died from COVID19. Median age was 61 years. 44% of patients were White/Caucasian, 37.7% Hispanic/Latinx, 8% Black/African American, 5% Asian, and 5% were of another race. 87% of patients had local or regional disease and 13% had distant metastases. 53% of patients had ever received CT historically, 66% HT, and 53% RT. 25% of patients received cancer treatment (surgery, CT, or RT) within 90 days of COVID-19 diagnosis. 38% were on HT at time of COVID-19 diagnosis. Patients with prior RT were more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19 than those with no prior RT (44% vs 14%, p = 0.02), as were patients with 2 or more comorbidities (p = 0.01). In addition, there was a trend toward lower hospitalization rates for patients on HT [24% vs. 42% (p = 0.17)] and a trend toward higher hospitalization rate for non-white ethnicity [35% vs. 25% (p = ns)]. Extent of disease, history of CT, or receipt of any cancer treatment (e.g. surgery, RT, CT) within 90 days of COVID-19 diagnosis were not associated with hospitalization rate. Conclusions: In our diverse cohort of breast cancer patients with COVID-19 a history of RT and presence of multiple comorbidities were both associated with increased risk of hospitalization, while a history of HT was not. Further investigation is needed to validate these findings in larger cohorts. These findings may inform recommendations for breast cancer patients during the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
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In times of COVID-19 confinement, many researchers have had to reinvent themselves and adapt their research to complex circumstances. In the last few decades, Digital Storytelling has become increasingly interested in the area of education. This type of methodology adapts its development of digital resources and focuses on the analysis of the life experiences of interest to different areas of research. From this point of view, this article intends to deal with some keys in the design of Digital Storytelling in educational studies. Methodological bases, practical guidelines for the collection and analysis of information, ethical considerations, and research validity will be presented in this article. At the same time, we will also expose the limitations and strengths of this methodology and some final considerations. © Common Ground Research Networks, Marta García-Jiménez, Cristina Cruz-González, Carmen Lucena, Belén Massó-Guijarro, All Rights Reserved. Permissions: cgscholar.com/cg_support