Universidad de Guadalajara

LINAC-based stereotactic radiosurgery targeting the hippocampus in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy: a single-center case series

BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting over 50 million people worldwide, with a global incidence of 7.6 per 1,000 individuals. Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures originating in the temporal lobe. The standard...

Re-Epithelialization of Donor Sites and Meshed Skin Grafts Using Cryopreserved Cultured Cutaneous Allograft (Epifast®): Experience in Patients with Extensive Burns

Extensive full-thickness burns remain a major challenge in reconstructive surgery because limited donor-site availability frequently delays definitive wound coverage and increases the risk of infection, prolonged hospitalization, and hypertrophic scarring. Cryopreserved cultured...

Effects of Cention N® restorations on buccal cytogenotoxicity and salivary oxidative stress in children with dental caries

Cention N ® is an alkasite-based restorative dental material containing methacrylate monomers and ion‑releasing alkaline fillers that liberate calcium and fluoride, components that have been implicated in oxidative stress (OS) and potential DNA damage in oral epithelial tissues....

Poloxamer/HPMC/Carbopol-Based Thermosensitive Hydrogel Loaded with Ibuprofen for Potential Vaginal Drug Release

Vaginal drug delivery offers a critical route for local treatments but is limited by short formulation residence times. This study describes a thermosensitive in situ gel prepared by the cold-dissolution method from a ternary blend of Pluronic F127, Carbopol 940, and HPMC for loc...

High frequency of antibiotic resistance in organisms isolated from blood cultures among pediatric patients in a public hospital with limited resources in the northern Dominican Republic

Abstract Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that three million children develop sepsis each year, with mortality rates between 11% and 19%. In Latin Ameri...

Deep seeding resistance in maize: selected after domestication or a strategy of its wild ancestors to escape underground animal burrowing?

Abstract Buried seeds avoid predation ensuring their survival until conditions are suitable for germination. The ability of seedlings to emerge from the soil depends on soil characteristics, burial depth, and the skotomorphogenic program of each species. This process is of intere...

Degradation of malachite green by Sm2O3 microspheres synthesized by the coprecipitation method

This work reports the synthesis of samarium oxide (Sm2O3) microspheres and their effectiveness in degrading malachite green (MG) dye, both in the dark and under UV light. Single-phase cubic Sm2O3 (C-type) was prepared by a direct coprecipitation method, followed by calcination at...

Gamified learning across academic stages: a developmental perspective on motivation, collaboration, and identity in computer engineering education

Research on gamification in higher education has expanded significantly; however, limited attention has been paid to how students’ experiences with gamified learning evolve across academic stages and processes of disciplinary identity development. This study compares perceptions...

Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Processing of Grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens): Comparative Assessment and Characterization of Protein Hydrolysates

The increasing demand for sustainable protein sources has stimulated interest in edible insects such as the Mexican grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens). This study evaluated grasshopper flour as a substrate for producing protein hydrolysates by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hyd...

Organosolv Fractionation of Sorghum Stubble for Integrated Biopolymer Recovery: Structural Characterization and Preliminary Mass–Energy Assessment

Agricultural residues represent an abundant renewable resource for sustainable lignocellulosic biorefineries, offering opportunities to produce value-added biopolymers while mitigating the environmental impacts associated with conventional disposal. This study evaluated the techn...

Photocatalytic nanomaterials: present and future

Abstract Photocatalysis is a sustainable and light-driven technology increasingly recognized for its potential to address pressing environmental and energy challenges. Incorporating nanomaterials has notably enhanced photocatalytic performance by offering high surface area, tunab...

The Role of Prior-Induced Regularization in Accuracy and Stability of Genomic Prediction Across Unimodal and Multimodal Models

In this study, we assessed the impact of prior-induced regularization using six real datasets from wheat, rice, and potato, spanning 107–758 genotypes, 2–12 environments, 1–18 traits, and 2744–108,024 molecular markers. Two modeling scenarios were evaluated: (i) unimodal genomic...

The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Guideline on Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Management for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

There is a pressing need to address the unique challenges of managing Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), where mental health resources are scarce and unevenly distributed. To develop this evidence-based guideline, we conducted a sy...

Implant-Supported and Conventional Dentures: A Meta-Analysis in Older Adults

Statement of problem Edentulism is highly prevalent among older adults, with approximately 30% of adults aged ≥60 years affected by complete tooth loss in at least one dental arch. Conventional complete dentures (CCDs) often provide suboptimal retention and stability, negatively...

When Coarse EM Models Do Not Transfer: A Cross-Fidelity Study of Microwave Filter Optimization

Lower-fidelity electromagnetic (EM) models are widely used to reduce the computational cost of microwave filter optimization, but their practical usefulness is often assessed through response similarity, own-fidelity objective values, or nominal simulation speedup. This paper exa...

Stress Evaluation of Indirect Composite Superstructure on Different Copings in CAD-on Technique for Restoration of Titanium Dental Implants—3D Finite Element Analysis

Abstract The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the stress distribution and total deformation of indirect composite veneered superstructures fabricated using different coping materials—zirconia, biocompatible high-performance polymer (BioHPP), and polyetherketoneketone (...