Publications by authors named "L Alberto Prieto"

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  • The study investigates how internalized gay ageism influences sexual activity frequency among gay men over 50 in the Midwestern U.S., finding that ageism doesn't affect sexual frequency when considering sex-seeking behaviors.* -
  • It concludes that more frequent sex-seeking behaviors lead to increased sexual activity, with participants in open relationships engaging in these behaviors more than single or widowed individuals.* -
  • Financial status also plays a role, as those earning between $50,000 and $75,000 and over $75,000 reported less sexual activity compared to those making less than $25,000, highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity in understanding older gay men's relationships.*
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While jellyfish are often considered to be a nuisance, their value to ecosystems and for human exploitation is shifting this perception. People have been eating jellyfish for millennia. In recent decades, the scale of jellyfish fisheries has expanded dramatically, with annual catches in the hundreds of thousands of tonnes.

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  • Max Egon Thiel's chapter on rhizostomes ecology up to 1970 covers a wide range of topics but lacks depth in blooms, ecosystem roles, and alien introductions.
  • The current review aims to delve into Thiel's interests like seasonality and also explore neglected areas such as the impact of alien species and ecological roles.
  • The discussion culminates in evaluating whether rhizostomes should be classified separately from semaeostomes in ecological studies.
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Introduction: UVA-UVB increases skin matrix metalloproteinases and breaks down extracellular proteins and fibrillar type 1 collagen, leading to photodamage. Topical application of nicotinamide prevents UV-induced immunosuppression. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of protection against UV.

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Conceptions or ideas that couples hold about sexual consent could be a key factor in their communication, mutual respect, and the prevention of sexual violence. The multifaceted nature of sexual consent makes it a complex concept. The aim of the present study was to explore individuals' ideas and understanding of sexual intercourse in two distinct contexts: consensual and non-consensual.

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