Cap a l’aula híbrida: anàlisi de les xarxes socials vinculades a l’educació plàstica i visual

Resumen: Se pretende examinar la gran transformación que está sufriendo la comunidad educativa a raíz de la red virtual conocida como Internet. Enfocando concretamente las relaciones que se producen entre educación artística y las redes sociales, y analizando los conceptos fundamentales que intervienen en esta relación desde diferentes áreas del conocimiento, como de las nuevas tecnologías, educación artística, psicología, web 2.0 y software libre. Los Centros han quedado demasiado desvinculados de los nuevos medios y, en consecuencia, de la realidad del alumnado. Pretendemos acercar estas nuevas tecnologías desde la sencillez más absoluta, para poder realizar la tarea de la asignatura de Educación Plástica y Visual vinculada a los nuevos canales comunicativos utilizados por el alumnado. Palabras clave: Redes Sociales, Web 2.0, TIC, Aula híbrida, Software libre Resum: Es pretén examinar la gran transformació que està patint la comunitat educativa arran de la xarxa virtual coneguda com Internet. Enfocant concretament les relacions que es produeixen entre educació artística i les xarxes socials i analitzant els conceptes fonamentals que intervenen en aquesta relació des de diferents àrees del coneixement, com les noves tecnologies, educació artística, psicologia, web 2.0 i programari lliure. Els Centres han quedat massa desvinculats del nous mitjans i, en conseqüència, de la realitat de l'alumnat. Pretenem apropar aquestes noves tecnologies des de la senzillesa més absoluta, per poder realitzar la tasca de l'assignatura d'Educació Plàstica i Visual vinculada als nous canals comunicatius utilitzats per l'alumnat. Paraules clau: Xarxes Socials, Web 2.0, TIC, Aula híbrida, Programari lliure Abstract : This article aims to explore the great transformation that the educational community is suffering because of the network known as the Internet. It is specifically focused on the relationships that occur between artistic education and social networks, analyzing the fundamental concepts that come together in this relationship from different areas of knowledge, such as new technologies, art education, psychology, web 2.0 and free software. The Educational Centers have grown away from the new media, and therefore from the reality of the students (from the students real life). Our intention is to get closer to these new technologies, from the most absolute simplicity, in order to carry out the tasks of the Visual and Plastic Education course, establishing a relationship between these tasks and the new channels of communication used by students. Key words: Social Networking, Web 2.0, ICT, Hybrid classroom, Free Softwar

Child t-shirt size data set from 3D body scanner anthropometric measurements and a questionnaire

[EN] A dataset of a fit assessment study in children is presented. Anthropometric measurements of 113 children were obtained using a 3D body scanner. Children tested a t-shirt of different sizes and a different model for boys and girls, and their fit was assessed by an expert. This expert labeled the fit as 0 (correct), ¿1 (if the garment was small for that child), or 1 (if the garment was large for that child) in an ordered factor called Size-fit. Moreover, the fit was numerically assessed from 1 (very poor fit) to 10 (perfect fit) in a variable called Expert evaluation. This data set contains the differences between the reference mannequin of the evaluated size and the child¿s anthropometric measurements for 27 variables. Besides these variables, in the data set, we can also find the gender, the size evaluated, and the size recommended by the expert, including if an intermediate, but nonexistent size between two consecutive sizes would have been the right size. In total, there are 232 observations. The analysis of these data can be found in Pierola et al. (2016) [2].This work has been partially supported by Grants DPI2013-47279-C2-1-R and DPI2013-47279-C2-2-R.Pierola, A.; Epifanio, I.; Alemany Mut, MS. (2017). Child t-shirt size data set from 3D body scanner anthropometric measurements and a questionnaire. Data in Brief. 11:311-315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2017.02.025S3113151

Archetypal analysis: Contributions for estimating boundary cases in multivariete accommodation problem

[EN] The use of archetypal analysis is proposed in order to determine a set of representative cases that entail a certain percentage of the population, in the accommodation problem. A well-known anthropometric database has been used in order to compare our methodology with the common used PCA-approach, showing the advantages of our methodology: the level of accommodation is reached unlike the PCA approach, no more adjustments are necessary, the user can decide the number of archetypes to consider or leave the selection by a criterion. Unlike PCA, the objective of the archetypal analysis is obtaining extreme individuals, so it is the appropriate statistical technique for solving this type of problem. Archetypes cannot be obtained with PCA even if we consider all the components, as we show in the application.This work has been partially supported by Grants CICYT TIN2009-14392-C02-01, CICYT TIN2009-14392-C02-02, MTM2009-14500-C02-02, GV/2011/004 and Bancaixa-UJI P11A2009-02.Epifanio, I.; Vinue, G.; Alemany Mut, MS. (2013). Archetypal analysis: Contributions for estimating boundary cases in multivariete accommodation problem. Computers and Industrial Engineering. 64(3):757-765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2012.01175776564

Transport and retention of the mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) in a Mid-Atlantic estuary: Predictions from a larval transport model

Invasive species cause extensive ecological damage in freshwater and marine habitats and are a threat to biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems world-wide. One such species, the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, has invasive populations in northern Europe and San Francisco Bay, and there are confirmed reports of breeding female crabs in both the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. Despite their threat to these ecosystems, there are still large gaps in the current understanding of this species\u27 larval biology that are critical to predicting the potential for large populations to establish in East Coast bays and estuaries. We addressed these issues by using a physical circulation model of Delaware Bay and the adjacent coastal ocean coupled to a modified particle advection scheme. We used this model to examine the effects of different physical mechanisms and larval behavior on transport, retention, and settlement of larvae in the bay. The circulation model produced flow fields using observed winds and river discharge for 2006 as well as systematic variations of river discharge and wind direction. Since little is known regarding mitten crab larval behavior, the larval component was purposefully general and incorporated a suite of behaviors such as tidal, diel, and ontogenetic vertical migration; however, results of this study showed that vertical migration affects the magnitude, but not locations of larval settlement. Simulations revealed that changes in the time and location of spawning can result in large variations in retention and settlement of larvae in Delaware Bay and the coastal ocean, due to seasonal variations of the physical flow field. Overall results of our study showed that the estuarine and coastal circulation typically found along the Middle Atlantic coast of the United States can result in significant retention of new and established E. sinensis populations in large estuaries as well as transport of larvae to new coastal locations

The Relationship between Knowing Sign Language and Quality of Life among Italian People Who Are Deaf: A Cross-Sectional Study

Deafness is a medical condition with important relational implications. This conditioncould affect well-being and self-esteem and cause social anxiety. Sign language is not only a simplemimic but can be considered as a different kind of communication that could be protective for thosewho have learned it. However, some people do not use sign language because they think it canbe marginalizing. The present study aimed to compare the quality of life (QoL) between peoplewho learned Italian sign language as their first language with those who had never learned it orlearned it later. This cross-sectional study involved 182 deaf Italian adults (70.3% females) who wererecruited from Ente Nazionale Sordi (ENS) and by the main online deafness groups. The presentresults suggest that the deaf condition does not seem to significantly affect the dimensions of QoLpertaining to satisfaction and self-esteem, while it could have an effect on preventing high levels of social anxiety and in particular, the group who learned Italian sign language showed significantlyless social anxiety than those who had never learned it

Quality of Life in Patients With Severe Skin Reactions in Course of First-Generation Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors Monoclonal Antibodies (Our Experience With Cetuximab)

Background: Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with wild type expression of RAS and RAF genes can be treated with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, in combination with chemotherapy. Skin toxicity represents the most serious and frequent side effect in these patients. Skin manifestations occur in approximately 80% of patients. In this study, we investigated the consequences on body image and quality of life (QoL) of patients with severe skin toxicity. Methods: One hundred patients were enrolled with mCRC. All patients signed informed consent and completed questionnaires to assess QoL and body discomfort. Toxicity was assessed on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAEs). Results: The greatest impact on QoL was represented by difficulties in managing skin rash-related side effects. Data showed a significant impact in psychological sphere and social relationships. Conclusions: Skin side effects, particularly rash, influence QoL and social relationships, compromising therapeutic compliance

Moving forward through the in silico modeling of tuberculosis : a further step with UISS-TB

In 2018, about 10 million people were found infected by tuberculosis, with approximately 1.2 million deaths worldwide. Despite these numbers have been relatively stable in recent years, tuberculosis is still considered one of the top 10 deadliest diseases worldwide. Over the years, Mycobacterium tuberculosis has developed a form of resistance to first-line tuberculosis treatments, specifically to isoniazid, leading to multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. In this context, the EU and Indian DBT funded project STriTuVaD-In Silico Trial for Tuberculosis Vaccine Development-is supporting the identification of new interventional strategies against tuberculosis thanks to the use of Universal Immune System Simulator (UISS), a computational framework capable of predicting the immunity induced by specific drugs such as therapeutic vaccines and antibiotics. Here, we present how UISS accurately simulates tuberculosis dynamics and its interaction within the immune system, and how it predicts the efficacy of the combined action of isoniazid and RUTI vaccine in a specific digital population cohort. Specifically, we simulated two groups of 100 digital patients. The first group was treated with isoniazid only, while the second one was treated with the combination of RUTI vaccine and isoniazid, according to the dosage strategy described in the clinical trial design. UISS-TB shows to be in good agreement with clinical trial results suggesting that RUTI vaccine may favor a partial recover of infected lung tissue. In silico trials innovations represent a powerful pipeline for the prediction of the effects of specific therapeutic strategies and related clinical outcomes. Here, we present a further step in UISS framework implementation. Specifically, we found that the simulated mechanism of action of RUTI and INH are in good alignment with the results coming from past clinical phase IIa trials

Apparel sizing using trimmed PAM and OWA operators

This paper is concerned with apparel sizing system design. One of the most important issues in the apparel development process is to define a sizing system that provides a good fit to the majority of the population. A sizing system classifies a specific population into homogeneous subgroups based on some key body dimensions. Standard sizing systems range linearly from very small to very large. However, anthropometric measures do not grow linearly with size, so they can not accommodate all body types. It is important to determine each class in the sizing system based on a real prototype that is as representative as possible of each class. In this paper we propose a methodology to develop an efficient apparel sizing system based on clustering techniques jointly with OWA operators. Our approach is a natural extension and improvement of the methodology proposed by McCulloch, Paal, and Ashdown (1998), and we apply it to the anthropometric database obtained from a anthropometric survey of the Spanish female population, performed during 2006.This paper has been partially supported by grants TIN2009-14392-C02-01, TIN2009-14392-C02-02, GV/2011/004 and P1.1A2009-02. We would like also to thank the Biomechanics Institute of Valencia for providing us the data set, and to the Spanish "Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo" for having promoted and coordinated the "Anthropometric Study of the Female Population in Spain".Ibanez, M.; Vinue, G.; Alemany Mut, MS.; Simo, A.; Epifanio, I.; Domingo, J.; Ayala, G. (2012). Apparel sizing using trimmed PAM and OWA operators. Expert Systems with Applications. 39(12):10512-10520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2012.02.127S1051210520391

Oral Medicine in Latin America and the Caribbean: a comprehensive survey of recognition, training, and practice

This study aimed to investigate the scope of training and practice in Oral Medicine in Latin American and Caribbean countries. It explored legal, professional, and academic scope of regional OM practice, as well as current challenges perceived by experts in the field. We employed an observational, cross-sectional approach, utilizing a self-administered questionnaire delivered through the REDCap web platform. Oral Medicine is officially recognized as a dental specialty in 66.7% of Latin American and Caribbean countries, and 66.7% countries recognize it as a standalone field, separate from Oral Pathology. Additionally, 23.8% of the surveyed countries have national postgraduate Oral Medicine programs. Nearly half (47.6%) of the countries lack specific regulations, and there is significant variation in understanding clinical competencies. Private practice emerged as the dominant field of work for Oral Medicine practitioners. Notably, 90.5% of respondents identified the lack of recognition by multidisciplinary teams as a significant barrier to the practice. This study provides information on the current landscape of Oral Medicine practice in Latin American and Caribbean countries. It highlights disparities in recognition, regulation, and performance of the specialty. These findings call for international initiatives aimed at enhancing training pathways, scope of practice and the impact of Oral Medicine in the region

Characterization of the Megalopal Premoult Stages of the Green Crab, Carcinus Maenas (Decapoda, Portunidae), from Laboratory Culture

The premoult stages of Carcinus maenas (L.) megalopae were described from laboratory-reared larvae. Characterization of the premoult stage sequence was based upon a time sequence of morphological modifications of the distal segment of the second maxilliped, the uropod, and the telson. An intermoult plus seven premoult stages were identified, following a sequence of morphological modifications similar to the one described in previous studies of brachyuran decapods. The later premoult stages D3 D3 and D4 D4 mentioned by Drach were not observed, possibly owing to both the low calcification of the megalopae cuticle and the short duration of these moult stages. The knowledge of the time series of moult events will assist in the evaluation of the development state and competence of megalopae throughout the several phases of dispersal and recruitment, based on the observation of their morphological characters