La presencia del sino y la muerte en el universo creativo de Javier Villafañe

En la presente investigación, a partir del análisis crítico de la poesía El sueño del niño negro y de los cuentos: Los sueños del sapo y Maese Trotamundos, de Javier Villafañe, intentaré determinar en qué medida dichas creaciones encarnan las funciones primordiales de la literatura de que nos habla Umberto Eco: "Los relatos “ya hechos” nos enseñan también a morir. Creo que esta educación al Sino y a la muerte es una de las funciones primordiales de la literatura.” Intentaremos también comprobar que los textos de Villafañe nos sumergen en el mundo de las emociones, contribuyendo de manera espontánea al desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional, con los beneficios que dicho proceso prodiga en los lectores.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Online Dynamic Asynchronous Audit Strategy for Reflexivity in the Qualitative Paradigm

The trustworthiness of a qualitative study can be increased by maintaining high credibility and objectivity. Of utmost importance to these factors is the reflexivity of the researcher. Standard journaling techniques are frequently used to maintain an audit trail and document tentative interpretations of a study. One of the major limitations to paper-based reflexivity is the lack of regular audit feedback. Online blogging tools can facilitate reflexivity and subsequent auditing with ease. Blogs are potentially cost-free, and only a rudimentary understanding of a web browser and word processing program are necessary for effective use. Moreover, blogs provide a simple, contiguous interface for an effective auditing process. An analysis of a reflexivity blog and subsequent audits is examined here. Findings indicate that the multiple perspectives of the auditors gave additional insights and that might not normally be considered by a researcher, providing a multi-arrayed perspective to interpretation of a study data set

Energy Savings Calculation Methods under Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive

The present report aims to provide an overview of the main issues at stake with the calculation methods for energy savings generated by measures implemented by EU Member States under Article 7 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency (EED).JRC.F.7 - Renewables and Energy Efficienc

Utilización de analgésicos por gestantes de la región de La Plata

El uso de analgésicos durante el embarazo es muy frecuente y constituye un riesgo tanto para la gestante como para el feto. Prácticamente todos los fármacos en mayor o menor medida pasan la barrera placentaria, por ello debemos considerar que existe un riesgo potencial para el bebé. Algunos analgésicos suelen tener altas concentraciones en el feto, con dosajes y efecto indetectable en la madre.Área: Ciencias Biológicas, Ambiente y Salud

FDG-PET Intra-tratamiento como valor pronóstico en el tratamiento del linfoma Hodgkin

Introducción: La utilización de regímenes de tratamiento más individualizados requiere de mejores sistemas de estratificación temprana en Linfoma Hodgkin (LH). El estudio Tomografía por Emisión de Positrones utilizando 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxi-Dglucosa (FDG-PET) intra-tratamiento podría jugar un rol muy importante en esta evaluación. Objetivo: Determinar el valor pronóstico del FDG-PET intra-tratamiento en pacientes con LH para predecir sobrevida libre de progresión y sobrevida global. Material y método: El estudio fue llevado a cabo en el Servicio de Hematología del Hospital Central de Mendoza incluyendo pacientes con diagnóstico de LH confirmados por histología. De acuerdo al estadio y sitio de presentación, los pacientes recibieron quimioterapia sola o la combinación de radioterapia y quimioterapia, con el uso del esquema ABVD (adriamicina, bleomicina, vinblastina y dacarbazina) como protocolo estándar. Los estudios FDG-PET fueron practicados como parte de la evaluación intra-tratamiento y a la finalización. Resultados: En total fueron evaluados 8 pacientes, Sexo: F/M: 4/4, Edad: 18-58 años (Mediana: 29 años), Estadios: IIB:1, IIIA:2, IIIB:1, IVA:1, IVB:3, regiones nodales: 2-10 (Mediana:4), compromiso extranodal: 4/8, síntomas B: 5/8, enfermedad bulky 2/8 . Subtipos: Escleronodular: 6/8, Celularidad mixta: 1/8, Depleción linfocítica: 1/8. IPS: 1: 3/8 2: 3/8 3: 1/8 4: 0/8 ≥ 5: 1/8. Tratamientos: ABVD x 6: 6/8, ABVD x 6 + Radioterapia: 2/8. PET intermedio: 8/8 negativos (6/8 PET 3, 2/8 PET 2). PET final: 7/8 PET negativo, 1/8 PET positivo. Recaída: 1/8 (10° mes). Seguimiento: 11-37 meses (mediana de 24 meses). Discusión y Conclusiones: Al momento actual el FDG-PET intra-tratamiento demostró tener un importante valor predictivo negativo dado que todos los pacientes, menos uno, se encuentran en remisión completa sin progresión de enfermedad. Resta aún determinar el rol que esta herramienta pueda tener en el futuro en la terapia adaptada al riesgo de pacientes con LH.Introduction: Better early stratification systems are required to deliver more individualized treatment regimens in Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL). The interim 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) may play an ideal role in this perspective. Objective: To assess the prognostic role of the interim FDG-PET for predicting progression free survival and overall survival in HL patients. Patients and methods: This study was carried out at the Mendoza Central Hospital Haematology Division including patients with HL confirmed by histology. According to the stage and presentation site, patients received chemotherapy alone or the combination of chemotherapy plus radiotherapy, using the ABVD regimen (adryamicin, bleomycin, vinblastine and dacarbazyne) as the standard protocol. The FDG-PET scans were practiced as part of the interim staging and at the end of the therapy. Results: Eight patients were evaluated, Sex: F/M: 4/4, Age: 18-58 years (Medium: 29 years), Stages: IIB: 1, IIIA: 2, IIIB: 1, IVA: 1, IVB: 3, nodal sites: 2-10 (Medium: 4), extranodal involvement: 4/8, B symtoms: 5/8, bulky disease: 2/8. Histologic types: Nodular esclerosis: 6/8, Mixed cellularity: 1/8, Lymphocyte depletion: 1/8. IPS: 1: 3/8 2: 3/8 3: 1/8 4: 0/8 ≥ 5: 1/8. Therapy: ABVD x 6: 6/8, ABVD x 6 + Radiotherapy: 2/8. Interim PET: 8/8 negative (6/8 PET 3, 2/8 PET 2). Final PET: 7/8 negative PET, 1/8 positive PET. Relapse: 1/8 (10° month). Follow-up: 11-37 months (medium of 24 months).Fil: Albarracin Garramuño, Flavio. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Área de HematologíaFil: Labanca, Valentín. Hospital Central de Mendoza. División de Hematología

El censo de 1960 y la población de Cuyo

Fil: Labanca, Emma C.. Universidad Nacional de Cuy

Energy Efficiency Status Report 2012 - Electricity Consumption and Efficiency Trends in the EU-27

This report aims to show the present status of energy consumption in the residential and tertiary sectors in the EU-27 with a special focus on the consumption of main household appliances and equipment. In addition, the report shall demonstrate the energy efficiency progress and estimates of saving potential of electrical energy in the EU-27 residential sector. The report summarises the most recent policy actions introduced at EU level and also outlines some of the important national policies regarding energy efficiency and energy consumption. The report consists of three main parts. The first part shows recent energy data for the residential sector. This includes data on total energy, electricity and gas consumption as well as consumption drivers like the economic and population growth, household characteristics and energy prices. The second part of the report analyses energy consuming household appliances with a focus on electricity using appliances and lighting. The third part concentrates on the tertiary sector showing the latest developments in energy efficiency and consumption of office equipment including consumption trends of office equipment and lighting.JRC.F.7-Renewable Energ

Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Trends in the EU-28 2000-2015

This report aims at showing the present status of energy consumption in the EU-28, in the four main energy consuming sectors: residential, tertiary, transport and industry. During the last years, there have been efforts by the European Union to cut down on energy consumption and improve energy efficiency. From 2000 to 2014, there have been various initiatives that aim at reducing final energy consumption. Therefore, the report demonstrates the energy consumption progress from 2000 to 2015 in the mentioned four sectors.JRC.C.2-Energy Efficiency and Renewable

Financial stability analysis: insights gained from consolidated banking data for the EU

This occasional paper explores the Consolidated Banking Data (CBD), a key component of the ECB statistical toolbox for financial stability analysis. We show that non-consolidated, host-country Monetary Financial Institutions (MFI) balance sheet data, which constitutes a key source of input into monetary analysis, are a rather weak proxy for consolidated, home-country data and therefore cannot easily substitute CBD for the purposes of macro-prudential assessment. In addition, it is argued that, notwithstanding the relevance of large banks, medium-sized and small banks must also be taken into account in financial stability analysis, given their relevance in several EU countries and their different business models. A discussion follows on how aggregate data, broken down by bank size, can be used to complement micro data, in particular by signalling where and what to look for, again highlighting the differences between large banks on the one hand and small and mediumsized banks on the other

Asymmetrical lower extremity loading early after ACL reconstruction is a significant predictor of asymmetrical loading at the time of return to sport

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine whether asymmetrical lower limb loading early after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (1 mo) can predict asymmetrical lower limb loading at the time of return to sport (6 mos) and whether other early predictors as knee joint range of motion or maximal isometric strength affect this relationship. DESIGN: Ground reaction forces were measured during a sit-to-stand task 1 mo after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and a vertical countermovement jump 6 mos after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in 58 athletes. Other early postoperative measurements were knee joint range of motion (2 wks, 1 mo, and 2 mos after surgery) and maximal isometric strength of the knee extensor and flexor muscles (2 mos after surgery). Linear regression models were developed using side-to-side limb symmetry index (LSI) of countermovement jump as the dependent variable. RESULTS: LSI of sit-to-stand task 1 mo after surgery was a significant independent predictor of LSI of countermovement jump 6 mos after surgery. After accounting for deficits in knee joint range of motion and LSI of maximal isometric strength (ΔR² = 0.35, P < 0.01), LSI of sit-to-stand task predicted LSI of countermovement jump (ΔR² = 0.14 P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Asymmetrical lower extremity loading 1 mo after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is an early predictor of asymmetrical lower extremity loading 6 mos after surgery