Moodle at FEUP

Este artigo é o sumário de uma comunicação no workshop "How do you Moodle", organizado pelo grupo do projecto Européu Kaleidoscope, na FEUP, no Porto, no 7 de Dezembro de 2005. Começamos por dar uma visão histórica do uso do sistema MOODLE de gestão de aprendizagem (Learning Management System) na FEUP. A seguir apresentamos as modificações e os novos módulos que temos criado para adaptar esse sistema às necessidades da FEUP. O artigo está escrito em inglês, e o texto completo pode ser obtido em: http://fisica.fe.up.pt/pub/villate/moodleatfeup/moodleatfeup.pdfThis is the text of a communication presented at the workshop "How do you Moodle", organized by the Kaleidoscope European project, in Porto, on December 7th, 2005. We give a historical overview of the use of the Learning Management System MOODLE at FEUP. We also discuss the customization we have made and the modules that we have developed to fulfill our own needs. The paper is available for download from http://fisica.fe.up.pt/pub/villate/moodleatfeup/moodleatfeup.pdf</a

Recent Advances in the Application of the Shell Model Monte Carlo Approach to Nuclei

The shell model Monte Carlo (SMMC) method is a powerful technique for calculating the statistical and collective properties of nuclei in the presence of correlations in model spaces that are many orders of magnitude larger than those that can be treated by conventional diagonalization methods. We review recent advances in the development and application of SMMC to mid-mass and heavy nuclei.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, Proceedings of the Eleventh International Spring Seminar on Nuclear Physic

Bullying o matoneo entre los más pequeños del colegio

La pretensión de este escrito, no es otra que la de inducir al lector a involucrarse y seguir indagando sobre este tipo de fenómenos, pues, aunque no se sientan directamente implicados, este tipo de manifestaciones compete a toda una sociedad, ya que en este caso nuestros niños serán en un futuro los participes activos de muchas de las decisiones que se tomen en el país y porque no a nivel mundial

La justicia restaurativa en la justicia penal militar

La justicia restaurativa actualmente ha adquirido un carácter importante en el derecho penal, que a su vez le ha exigido la transformación de un derecho castigador a un derecho que permita resocializar la relación de víctima y victimario, teniendo especial interés en ofrecer verdaderas garantías a las víctimas de delitos para llegar a una justa reparación, que a su vez coadyuve con la resocialización del victimario, la paz social y la verdadera convivencia pacífica en el seno de la sociedad. Así pues es importante analizar esta figura jurídica a la luz de la Jurisdicción Especial, la Justicia Penal Militar y su presencia dentro del proceso y si la misma tiene cabida, cuando se juzgan personas que tienen constitucionalmente un fuero especia

Effects of mindfulness meditation on conscious and non-conscious components of the mind

The aim of the present review is to investigate previous studies concerning the effects of meditation and dispositional mindfulness on conscious and implicit or non-conscious attitudes. First we present a brief perspective on conscious and non-conscious states of mind. Then we introducethefundamentalbasesofmindfulnessmeditation. Third we review studies on dispositional mindfulness and meditation that employed either direct or indirect measures to assess explicit and implicit attitudes. Finally, we briefly present how meditation has been associated with the psychotherapeutic practice of psychoanalysis and, hence, as a therapeutic technique to access the unconscious. Until now, few studies have investigated the impact of meditation on non-conscious states of mind and personality; nevertheless, both scientific studies involving implicit measures and reflections from psychotherapy have underlined the importance of meditation in promoting psychological well-being, leading to de-automatization of automatic patterns of responding and to higher levels of self-awareness

Restoration ecology reserve Thomas Van Der Hammen

This approach seeks to submit an alternative of occupation within the Thomas van der Hammen reserve, and for this purpose, comes from the consideration the current situation of the reserve, not only of their modes of occupation but the types of possible connectivities between the diverse ecosystems raised there. The article presents some of the stages in the process of research were reached, as well as the impacts of one of the current uses, the breeding grounds; the effect that this use has on present wetlands in the reserve is revised, seeking that the proposal proposes a restructuring process of the forms of occupation to reduce the impact on the ground.Este acercamiento busca presentar una alternativa de ocupación dentro de la reserva Thomas van der Hammen, y para ello parte de considerar el estado actual de la reserva, no solo de sus modos de ocupación, si no de las formas de conectividad posible entre los diversos ecosistemas que allí se plantean. El artículo presenta algunas de las fases que se alcanzaron dentro del proceso de la investigación, así como las afectaciones de uno de los actuales usos, los viveros; se revisa el impacto que este uso tiene sobre los humedales presentes en la reserva, buscando que la propuesta plantee un proceso de reconversión de las formas de ocupación a fin de reducir la afectación sobre el suelo

Determinación de la vulnerabilidad del riesgo de contaminación de aguas subterráneas por la actividad del cultivo de flora en la zona de la cuenca del río Teusacá entre La Calera y la desembocadura al río Bogotá utilizando la metodología DRASTIC

Trabajo de InvestigaciónDebido a la saturación de sistemas de agua subterránea que se encuentran en los municipios de la Calera y Sopó, y la necesidad de agua para uso doméstico, industrial y urbanístico, se desarrolla un proyecto el cual determina y evalúa la vulnerabilidad del agua subterránea debido a los problemas de contaminación generados principalmente por la floricultura. La evaluación de la vulnerabilidad se realiza con la metodología DRASTIC, la cual involucra siete parámetros, los cuales dependen de las características físicas, geológicas e hidrogeológicas de los acuíferosINTRODUCCIÓN 1. GENERALIDADES 2. MARCO DE REFERENCIA 3. METODOLOGIA 4. DESARROLLO DEL PROYECTO 5. CONCLUSIONES 6. RECOMENDACIONES 7. BIBLIOGRAFÍA 8. ANEXOSPregradoIngeniero Civi

A cross-sectional survey of Aedes aegypti immature abundance in urban and rural household containers in central Colombia.

BACKGROUND: Aedes aegypti, the major vector of dengue, breeds in domestic water containers. The development of immature mosquitoes in such containers is influenced by various environmental, ecological and socioeconomic factors. Urban and rural disparities in water storage practices and water source supply may affect mosquito immature abundance and, potentially, dengue risk. We evaluated the effect of water and container characteristics on A. aegypti immature abundance in urban and rural areas. Data were collected in the wet season of 2011 in central Colombia from 36 urban and 35 rural containers, which were either mosquito-positive or negative. Immature mosquitoes were identified to species. Data on water and container characteristics were collected from all containers. RESULTS: A total of 1452 Aedes pupae and larvae were collected of which 81% were A. aegypti and 19% A. fluviatilis. Aedes aegypti immatures were found in both urban and rural sites. However, the mean number of A. aegypti pupae was five times higher in containers in the urban sites compared to those in the rural sites. One of the important factors associated with A. aegypti infestation was frequency of container washing. Monthly-washed or never-washed containers were both about four times more likely to be infested than those washed every week. There were no significant differences between urban and rural sites in frequency of washing containers. Aedes aegypti immature infestation was positively associated with total dissolved solids, but negatively associated with dissolved oxygen. Water temperature, total dissolved solids, ammonia, nitrate, and organic matter were significantly higher in urban than in rural containers, which might explain urban-rural differences in breeding of A. aegypti. However, many of these factors vary substantially between studies and in their degree of association with vector breeding, therefore they may not be reliable indices for vector control interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Although containers in urban areas were more likely to be infested with A. aegypti, rural containers still provide suitable habitats for A. aegypti. Containers that are washed more frequent are less likely to produce A. aegypti. These results highlight the importance of container washing as an effective vector control tool in both urban and rural areas. In addition, alternative designs of the highly productive washbasins should continue to be explored. To control diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya, effective vector breeding site control must be implemented in addition to other interventions

A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Diarrheal Disease and Dengue Entomological Risk Factors in Rural Primary Schools in Colombia.

BACKGROUND: As many neglected tropical diseases are co-endemic and have common risk factors, integrated control can efficiently reduce disease burden and relieve resource-strained public health budgets. Diarrheal diseases and dengue fever are major global health problems sharing common risk factors in water storage containers. Where provision of clean water is inadequate, water storage is crucial. Fecal contamination of stored water is a common source of diarrheal illness, but stored water also provides breeding sites for dengue vector mosquitoes. Integrating improved water management and educational strategies for both diseases in the school environment can potentially improve the health situation for students and the larger community. The objective of this trial was to investigate whether interventions targeting diarrhea and dengue risk factors would significantly reduce absence due to diarrheal disease and dengue entomological risk factors in schools. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A factorial cluster randomized controlled trial was carried out in 34 rural primary schools (1,301 pupils) in La Mesa and Anapoima municipalities, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Schools were randomized to one of four study arms: diarrhea interventions (DIA), dengue interventions (DEN), combined diarrhea and dengue interventions (DIADEN), and control (CON). Interventions had no apparent effect on pupil school absence due to diarrheal disease (p = 0.45) or on adult female Aedes aegypti density (p = 0.32) (primary outcomes). However, the dengue interventions reduced the Breteau Index on average by 78% (p = 0.029), with Breteau indices of 10.8 and 6.2 in the DEN and DIADEN arms, respectively compared to 37.5 and 46.9 in the DIA and CON arms, respectively. The diarrhea interventions improved water quality as assessed by the amount of Escherichia coli colony forming units (CFU); the ratio of Williams mean E. coli CFU being 0.22, or 78% reduction (p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: Integrated control of dengue and diarrhea has never been conducted before. This trial presents an example for application of control strategies that may affect both diseases and the first study to apply such an approach in school settings. The interventions were well received and highly appreciated by students and teachers. An apparent absence of effect in primary outcome indicators could be the result of pupils being exposed to risk factors outside the school area and mosquitoes flying in from nearby uncontrolled breeding sites. Integrated interventions targeting these diseases in a school context remain promising because of the reduced mosquito breeding and improved water quality, as well as educational benefits. However, to improve outcomes in future integrated approaches, simultaneous interventions in communities, in addition to schools, should be considered; using appropriate combinations of site-specific, effective, acceptable, and affordable interventions. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov no. ISRCTN40195031

Medicina tradicional indígena, opción saludable para la mujer

Durante miles de años los pueblos aborígenes lucharon exitosamente contra enfermedades, ante lo cual la medicina moderna ha guardado silencio. Por eso, rescatar ritos ancestrales para proteger la salud sexual y reproductiva de las mujeres es una opción que cobra fuerza hoy. En ese empeño, y en busca de una justa articulación entre la medicina moderna y la medicina tradicional, está trabajando el Grupo de Estudios en Sistemas Tradicionales de Salud (Gests) de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad del Rosario. Desde su conformación, el Gests se ha comprometido con el desarrollo y la asesoría de programas y proyectos de investigación de los sistemas tradicionales de salud que ayuden con su conocimiento, protección, recuperación, promoción y encuentro con la medicina moderna. En consecuencia, sus miembros han comenzado a estudiar, investigar, diseñar y promover estrategias y modelos que contribuyan con la implementación de una política intercultural de salud. Parte de ese trabajo, que se presenta aquí, recoge conceptos tradicionales sobre cuidado de la mujer, procesos de cambio, pérdidas y adaptaciones, y las expectativas para el futuro de cinco complejos culturales de Colombia. Una etapa importante de la investigación ha consistido en revisar creencias y prácticas, tanto en la literatura mundial especializada como en la memoria viva de las comunidades y en los sistemas médicos tradicionales . En segunda instancia, se han estudiado los efectos de la introducción del modelo biomédico occidental, los choques culturales, los procesos de aculturación y los dramáticos cambios en las tasas de morbi-mortalidad gineco-obstétrica y perinatal, directamente relacionados con procesos de pérdida cultural, en particular de las prácticas tradicionales de cuidados de la mujer. Por ello, la investigación en campo con comunidades se fundamenta principalmente en el ejercicio activo de transformación de las prácticas de salud orientado hacia la recuperación y la protección de conocimientos asociados al cuidado de la mujer. El trabajo ha tenido diversos componentes tales como el reconocimiento y la promoción de cabezas médicas, la formación de agentes interculturales de salud(**), la creación de comités voluntarios de salud, la construcción de jardines medicinales, la realización de talleres para la comunidad dirigidos por profesionales y por mujeres sabedoras, y la promoción activa de la cultura del autocuidado, que aprovecha el rico arsenal terapéutico y conceptual de las medicinas tradicional, popular y moderna. Adicionalmente, se ha realizado un juicioso trabajo de introducción prudente de conceptos y prácticas en la consulta médica que ha arrojado resultados significativos para patologías gineco-obstétricas que la medicina moderna no ha podido solucionar y que han enriquecido la práctica médica y, en particular, los programas de promoción y prevención de enfermedades de la mujer. Actualmente, las investigaciones están dirigidas a recabar evidencia científica, respetando siempre los marcos ontológicos y epistemológicos de los sistemas tradicionales de conocimiento, que aporte para la construcción de nuevas herramientas interculturales para la promoción, prevención y atención primaria de eventos relacionados con la salud femenina, incluyendo conceptos, valores, técnicas y recursos tradicionales