Universidad de Carabobo

Comparative effectiveness of stump closure methods during laparoscopic appendectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with CINeMA assessment

Laparoscopic appendectomy is one of the most performed emergency surgical procedures worldwide, and secure appendiceal stump closure remains a key step for ensuring favorable postoperative outcomes. Multiple closure techniques are currently available; however, comparative evidenc...

Hybrid and Coupled Model Predictions on the Performance of Separate Two- and Three-Stage Upflow Anaerobic Filters

Abstract This paper deals with hybrid model (HM) and coupled model (CM) predictions on performance of upflow anaerobic filters (UAF) separated in two and three stages (UAF-2SS and UAF-3SS) for removing organic matter from leachates generated in two sanitary landfills in Colombia....

Violence, Stigma, and Moral Injury in Nursing During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis From 18 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean

Workplace violence against nurses and midwives intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing and amplifying longstanding structural marginalization in health systems across Latin America. This study analyzes how different forms of violence were experienced and described by n...