Universitat de Girona: Recent submissions
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New insights in the study of the physiology of the adipose tissue
ENG- The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent years and has reached epidemic proportions. Obesity is a chronic multifactorial disease associated with an abnormal accumulation of dysfunctional adipose ...
Development and scale-up of vacuum UV-based advanced oxidation to degrade aqueous organic micropollutants
ENG- The degradation of organic micropollutants is crucial for the realization of sustainable (re)use of water. Advanced oxidation processes (AOP) are often chosen for this purpose. One such widely applied AOP is UV/H2O2 ...
Las perspectivas de las mujeres con discapacidad intelectual sobre las relaciones afectivosexuales. Necesidades, peticiones y actuaciones socioeducativas
ENG- The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognises the right of persons with disabilities to self-determination with regard to their sexual identity and expression. The concept of sexual rights is ...
Identificación y caracterización de nuevos biomarcadores para el diagnóstico de la miocardiopatía dilatada
ENG- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases are efficiently treated with statins. These medications can cause unwanted muscle problems in some patients, leading them to discontinue treatment. In this context, the ...
Essays on political economy
ENG- This research explores the diverse and intricate effects of European integration—a process affecting political and economic landscapes across Europe. At its heart, the study investigates how various European Union ...
Towards the use of new tools based on non-invasive technologies and mathematical modelling for improving quality and microbiological safety of dry-cured ham
ENG- Dry-cured ham is consumed all around the world and it is very appreciated by its organoleptic characteristics. Although it is a very typical product from the Mediterranean area, dry-cured ham production extends to ...
Managing the impacts of extreme climatic events related to inputs of organic matter on the ecosystem services provided by water supply reservoirs
ENG- Drinking water supply, one of the key ecosystem services provided by rivers, lakes and reservoirs, is under threat due to impacts of extreme climatic events (ECEs) mediated by climate change. The occurrence of ECEs ...
Impact of serum ferritin and metformin on cognitive function in middle-aged subjects: modulation by the gut microbiome
ENG- The global obesity epidemic represents a major threat to public health worldwide. Obesity is associated with many complications that reduce quality of life and longevity. Complications associated with obesity include ...
Ramon Vinyes, Gabriel García Márquez y el Grupo de Barranquilla
ENG- Colombian Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez paid tribute to the writer and literary Ramon Vinyes in the last chapters of his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, the magnum opus of Latin American magical ...
Patrimonio biocultural: el papel de la mujer indígena en la salvaguarda del patrimonio alimentario del Imbabura Geoparque Mundial UNESCO en Ecuador
ENG- This doctoral thesis analyzes the interaction between indigenous women from the Imbabura Geopark in Ecuador and the preservation of biocultural heritage. Biocultural heritage includes beliefs, knowledge, and practices ...
Fenotipado de las mutaciones NRAS en cáncer colorrectal: caracterización clínico-molecular y búsqueda de nuevas terapias
ENG- Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) remains a major medical challenge, particularly in the search for effective treatments such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted therapies. While mutations in the ...
Use of oscillating electromagnetic fields in the processing of viscous vegetable homogenates
ENG- Industrial thermal treatment of liquid foods is often carried out by tunnel pasteurization, or continuous-flow pasteurization by putting the food material in indirect contact with hot water or steam in a way that ...
La protección de la víctima de trata de personas en el ordenamiento jurídico internacional y su aplicación en la Unión Europea: hacia un estatuto de la víctima
ENG- Human trafficking, a phenomenon that egregiously violates the integrity and dignity of its victims, is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost global threats in the 21st century. The United Nations emerged as the ...
Formation of disinfection by-products in drinking waters: a combination of advanced analytical techniques and modelization
ENG- Potabilization aims to ensure the quality of drinking water, access to which has been considered a fundamental right since 2010. However, there are still some unknowns behind the entire process that hinder its ...
Development of novel computational protocols for the design of efficient enzymes
ENG- Enzymes are natural catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions efficiently, but their use in industry is often limited because they are usually specific to certain substances and reactions. Changing enzymes to work ...
New technological strategies for dairy products valorization
ENG- The food industry is increasingly demanding more efficient and sustainable strategies to improve the quality of the final products, as well as to reduce energy consumption throughout food processing. The main objective ...
Bio-inspired manganese-catalyzed asymmetric C-H oxidation: chiral pool expansion and predictive data analysis
ENG- The strategic, site, and enantioselective C-H oxygenation of aliphatic fragments holds significant appeal in organic chemistry due to the versatility of oxygen functionalities, which serve as valuable synthetic ...
Fatty acids profile and DNA methylation in the placenta: prevention of cardiometabolic risk and obesity in childhood
ENG- The increase in the prevalence of obesity worldwide over the past 50 years has led to obesity being considered the pandemic of the 21st century. Overweight and obesity are under scrutiny because the current pediatric ...
Flexibilidad psicológica: un factor protector ante el estrés académico en estudiantes universitarios de Ecuador
ENG- The transition to college presents significant mental health challenges for students due to stress from various demands, impacting academic performance and completion. In Ecuador, while educational institutions offer ...
Patró espacio-temporal de la ligno-suberificació de l’arrel d’Arabidopsis: la funció de les CASPARIAN STRIP MEMBRANE DOMAIN PROTEINS-LIKE en l’endodermis i el fel·lema
ENG- Terrestrial plants develop cellular barriers in stems and roots to protect themselves from adverse environmental conditions. These barriers accumulate lignin and suberin in their walls. Lignin is a polyphenolic polymer ...
