Implementación de una metodología de prácticas que combina el aprendizaje cooperativo con el individualista y su posterior evaluación. [Implementation of a methodology for the practical teaching activities that combines cooperative and individualist learning and its evaluation]

En este trabajo se presentan una metodología para la realización de las sesiones prácticas que combina aprendizaje cooperativo con el aprendizaje individualista, y la evaluación de la experiencia por parte de los estudiantes. La metodología se ha implementado en las asignaturas Resistencia de Materiales y Estructuras en distintos grados de Ingeniería y Arquitectura. Los estudiantes han valorado positivamente el sistema de prácticas con una puntuación superior a 3.5 de una escala de 1 a 5. La encuesta también ha servido para detectar dos problemas que presenta el método actual. En el documento se presentan las soluciones que van a adoptarse para mejorar la metodología en los próximos cursos. [In this work, a methodology to carry out the practical sessions, which combines cooperative and individualist learning, and the evaluation of this experience by the participant students are presented. The methodology has been implemented in the courses of Strength of Materials and Structures in degrees of Engineering and Architecture. The evaluation from the students has been positive with an average value of above 3.5 over an scale between 1 and 5. The survey has also been useful to detect the problems of the current methodology. The solutions that will be adopted in the subsequent courses to overcome these problems are also presented in this work.

The link between violence and suicidal behavior among female university students in Spain

To explore the association between violence and suicidal behavior in female university students. Method: A convenience sample of 540 female students enrolled in the Nursing and Teacher Training Faculties at the University of Valencia was selected. Violence by partners, nonpartners, and both was compared with suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. An adjusted logistic regression and the Wald Test were performed to explore whether the effect on student's suicidal behavior differed if a partner or others committed violence. Results: 18.1% reported suicidal thoughts in the last month and 2.4% had attempted suicide in the past five years. Suicidal behavior was significantly higher in abused than in nonabused students, although the magnitude was higher when committed by a nonpartner. Conclusions: All forms of violence are strongly associated with suicidal behavior. Understanding the relationship between violence and suicidal thoughts and attempts is a priority for reducing suicide behavior in young women

Experimental study on the bond behaviour between cfrp nsm strengthening system and concrete under fatigue loading

Strengthening techniques based on the use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) materials have been used in bridges to extend their service life, since it has been proved their excellent performance under fatigue loading. Despite that, only few studies regarding the CFRP-concrete bond behaviour under fatigue loading can be found in the literature. Therefore, there is a further need of investigating how fatigue conditions can affect the behaviour of the bonded joints, since this affects not only serviceability aspects, such as crack width and spacing, but also the ultimate capacity of the strengthened elements. This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the bond behaviour of Near-Surface Mounted (NSM) CFRP-concrete specimens under fatigue loading. NSM CFRP-concrete specimens have been tested through direct pull-out tests under different fatigue loading conditions (20%-40%, 30%-50% and 40%-60% of the ultimate instantaneous load) at 5 Hz until 2.000.000 cycles. After the fatigue tests, specimens that did not fail under fatigue loading were tested monotonically until failure to study the residual bond response. A significant increase of slip between the CFRP and the concrete at the loaded end was observed with the increasing number of cycles, being higher with the average load increase. Furthermore, a decrease on the stiffness of the cycle’s loop and an increase of the residual slip were observed as the number of fatigue cycles increased. Finally, from the monotonic post-fatigue tests, a decrease on the load-slip stiffness was observed.- (undefined

Effects of a concurrent exercise training program on low back and sciatic pain and pain disability in late pregnancy

Objective: The aim of the present study was to explore the influence of a concurrent exercise (aerobic + resistance) training program, from the 17th gestational week (g.w.) until birth on low back and sciatic pain, and pain disability. A total of 93 pregnant women divided into exercise (n = 49) and control (n = 44) groups followed a 60-min, 3 days/week, concurrent exercise training. Methods: Low back and sciatic pain were measured with a Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). The disability resulting from pain was assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Measures were performed at the 16th and 34th g.w. Results: The exercise group increased 21.9 mm less the VAS low back (between-group differences (B): 95% CI: −33.6 to −10.2; p < 0.001) and 12.9 mm less the VAS sciatica score (between-group differences: 95% CI (B): −21.8 to −4.0; p = 0.005) than the control group. Regarding the ODI questionnaire, the exercise group increased 0.7, 0.5, and 0.7 less than the control group in pain while sleeping (between-group differences (B): 95% CI: −1.4 to −0.01; p = 0.025), pain while lifting weight (between-group differences (B): 95% CI: −0.9 to −0.01; p = 0.016), and limitations of the social life due to pain (between-group differences(B): 95% CI: −1.3 to −0.06; p = 0.032). Furthermore, the exercise group suffered 6.9% less pain than the control group in the ODI total score (between-group differences (B): 95% CI: −13.9 to 0.053; p = 0.052). Conclusion: This concurrent exercise training program adapted to pregnant women improved pain compared to controlsThe Regional Ministry of Health of the Junta de Andalucía (PI-0395- 2016)University of Granada, Excellence actions: Units of Excellence; Unit of Excellence on Exercise and HealthJunta de Andalucía, Consejería de Conocimiento, Investigación y UniversidadesEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF), REF. SOMM17/6107/UGRMFA was additionally funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports (Grant number FPU17/03715

Gamification as a Pedagogical Model to Increase Motivation and Decrease Disruptive Behaviour in Physical Education

The application of gamified learning in physical education is becoming increasingly popular. The aim of this work was to compare the effects of gamification versus traditional methodology to check whether there were differences in the attitudes of the students. A quasi-experimental design study was carried out. The sample consisted of 66 students in Secondary Education. Three questionnaires, POSQ (Perception of Success), BPN (Basic Psychological Needs) and CCDEF (Disruptive Behaviour in Physical Education), were used in both groups before and after carrying out each proposal. Firstly, an independent samples Student’s t-test was performed. The results showed significant final differences in all variables except two: competence (p = 0.068) and aggressiveness (p = 0.136). Secondly, a paired samples t-test was performed. In this case, the control group showed a significant decrease in the variables task orientation (p = 0.004) and autonomy (p < 0.001). According to the experimental group, all variables showed significant differences (p < 0.05), except for two, competence (p = 0.223) and aggressiveness (p = 0.056). Therefore, it was concluded that, with the gamified learning, the students expressed higher levels of task orientation, all BPNs and lower levels of disruptive behaviours than the students who were subjected to the traditional methodology. This kind of intervention can help to improve the quality of education as set out in the SDGs through Quality Education

Variabilidad tecnológica en el musteriense de Cantabria

En los últimos años, merced a nuevos proyectos de investigación, la región cantábrica ha empezado a contar con nuevas y revisadas secuencias estratigráficas para el Paleolítico Medio. Los datos ofrecidos por yacimientos como los de Covalejos, El Castillo, Axlor o la Cueva del Esquilleu, entre otros, ha permitido tener un registro más detallado de los procesos de cambio y continuidad sufridos a nivel ecológico y cultural. La Cueva del Esquilleu, situada en el occidente de Cantabria dentro de un contexto montañoso, es sin duda una de las más densas y mejor conservadas dentro de esta nueva etapa de investigación. En este trabajo presentamos algunas reflexiones sobre los modelos de cambio tecnológico que esta secuencia ha proporcionado, y cuyas características son reconocidas en otros conjuntos de la región.En els últims anys, gràcies als nous projectes de recerca, la regió cantàbrica ha començat a disposar de noves i revisades seqüències estratigràfiques associades al paleolític mitjà. Les dades que han proporcionat jaciments com Covalejos, El Castillo, Axlor o la cova del Esquilleu, entre d'altres, han permès tenir un registre més detallat dels processos de canvi i continuïtat experimentats en l'àmbit ecològic i cultural. La cova del Esquilleu, situada a l'occident de Cantàbria dins d'un context muntanyós, és sens dubte una de les més denses i millor conservades dins d'aquesta nova etapa de recerca. En aquest treball presentem algunes reflexions sobre els models de canvi tecnològic que aquesta seqüència ha proporcionat, els quals han estat reconeguts en d'altres conjunts de la regió.Pendant ces dernières années et grâce à de nouveaux projets de recherche, la région cantabrique dispose de nouvelles séquences stratigraphiques révisées associées au Paléolithique Moyen. Les données que nous ont proportionné les gisements comme Covalejos, El Castillo, Axlor ou la Cova del Esquilleu, entre d'autres, ont permis d'obtenir un registre plus détaillé des processus de changement et de continuité soufferts au niveau écologique et culturel. La Cova del Esquilleu, située dans un contexte montagneux de l'occident cantabrique est, sans doute, une des plus denses et mieux conservées de cette nouvelle étape de recherche. Dans ce travail, on présente quelques réflexions sur les modèles de changement technologique offerts par cette séquence et qui ont été reconnus dans d'autres ensembles de la région.In the last years, thanks to new projects of investigation, the Cantabrian region has begun to count on new and reviewed middle Paleolithic sequences. The data offered by deposits like those of Covalejos, El Castillo cave, Axlor or the cave of the Esquilleu, among others, allowed to have a detailed registry of the processes of change and continuity at a ecological and cultural level. The Cave of the Esquilleu, located in the West of Cantabria within a mountainous context, is without a doubt one of densest and better conserved sequences discover in this new stage of investigation. In this work we presented some reflections about the models of technological change that this sequence has provided, comparison with the characteristics observed in other assemblages of the region

Learning to dig: the Palaeolithic site of Los Ahijones-Sector G as an example of investigation and education

Durante los últimos años y gracias a la estrecha colaboración del Departamento de Prehistoria y Arqueología, la empresa Argea S.L y la Dirección General de Patrimonio de la Comunidad de Madrid, se viene desarrollando un modelo mixto de formación e investigación en el yacimiento paleolítico de Los Ahijones (Vicávaro-Madrid) en el que los alumnos de prácticas de campo del Máster de Arqueología y Patrimonio de nuestra Universidad participan activamente. En este trabajo presentamos tanto las metodologías docentes aplicadas en dicho yacimiento, como los resultados preliminares de la investigación resultado de las campañas de 2013-15. Los datos obtenidos muestran la enorme y compleja actividad de talla que los grupos achelenses pusieron en práctica en las zonas del interfluvio Jarama-Manzanares a lo largo de la segunda mitad del Pleistoceno medioDuring the last years, thanks to the collaboration between the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology, Argea S.L company and the Direccción General de Patrimonio of the Community of Madrid, a mixed model of practical learning and research has been developed in the Paleolithic site of Los Ahijones (Vicávaro-Madrid). In that site, the students of the Master of Archaeology and Heritage of our University practice fieldwork methodologies and actively participate in the general research. In this contribution, we present the teaching methods applied in the field, as well as some data obtained in the research from the 2013-15 campaigns. The preliminary results demonstrate the enormous and complex activity developed by acheulian groups in the interfluvial areas of the Jarama and Manzanares rivers during the second half of Middle Pleistocen

Combination of Biomaterials and Extracellular Vesicles from Mesenchymal Stem-Cells: New Therapeutic Strategies for Skin-Wound Healing

Hard-to-heal chronic wounds associated with aging and high-prevalence pathologies, such as diabetes, are a global health problem. Therefore, it is necessary to advance effective treatments to accelerate wound healing. Among these potential treatments are new therapies based on mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and their secretomes, including extracellular vesicles (EV). They have an important therapeutic potential for the treatment of chronic ulcers, due to their immunomodulatory activity, as well as their ability to induce angiogenesis, cell proliferation and cell migration. The use of MSC-derived EV in regenerative medicine involves cell-free therapies that decrease risks associated with cell therapies, such as the potential development of tumors. However, the short half-life of MSC-EV is a limitation for their clinical use. A therapeutic strategy to increase the regenerative efficiency of EV in wounds is to encapsulate them in biomaterials. The latter must protect and progressively release EV in damaged tissues, optimizing healing. Biomaterials that can be used include hydrogels. These, in addition to acting as a vehicle for sustained application of EV, can create favorable environments for wound healing. Thus, the aim of this review is to critically describe the latest advances in the development of such therapeutic strategies. It highlights the significance and clinical potential of these new therapies, as well as the need to develop clinical trials, to ascertain their performance

Diversificación metodológica y microproyectos para la formación integral del alumnado universitario

[EN] The educational field is considered as a space for training not only future professionals, but also citizens, so that skills such as critical thinking and the transmission of values have to be present in the curriculum design of any university program syllabus. The main aim of this paper is to describe the design of a course and the implementation of different methodologies, specially Experiential Learning, as a means to achieve the integral training of students in the Degree in Primary Education. Diversification of methodologies in the class was carried out on the basis of the results of teachers’ observations and meetings, and it was planned bearing in mind the development of the required competences and values. The main results obtained show a deeper understanding of the concept of equality, both in terms of gender and ethnicity. Likewise, the activity described in this study encouraged creativity among students, as was verified by the external collaborator. In both cases, the feedback received was positive. As recommendations, future studies require the participation of students of different grades and postgraduates to identify new collaborative activities for students.[ES] El ámbito educativo se considera un lugar de formación no solo de futuros profesionales, sino también de ciudadanos, de manera que la transmisión de valores y destrezas como el pensamiento crítico deben estar presentes en el diseño curricular de cualquier plan de estudios universitario. El objetivo de esta comunicación es la descripción del diseño de una asignatura y la implementación de diversas metodologías, especialmente el Aprendizaje Experiencial, como instrumento para conseguir la formación integral de los estudiantes del Grado en Educación Primaria. La diversificación metodológica en el aula se llevó a cabo sobre la base de la observación e intercambios de impresiones del profesorado y se planificó teniendo en cuenta los valores y el desarrollo competencial requerido. Los principales resultados obtenidos muestran una comprensión más profunda del concepto de igualdad, tanto en lo que concierne al género como a la etnia. Asimismo, la actividad descrita en este trabajo fomentó la creatividad entre el alumnado, tal y como fue constatado por el colaborador externo. En ambos casos, el feedback recibido fue positivo. Como recomendaciones, en futuros estudios se hace necesario la participación de alumnos de diferentes grados y postgrados para identificar nuevas actividades de colaboración para los estudiantes.Abanades, M.; Baena, V.; Jimenez, M.; Marina, E. (2017). Diversificación metodológica y microproyectos para la formación integral del alumnado universitario. En In-Red 2017. III Congreso Nacional de innovación educativa y de docencia en red. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 470-483. https://doi.org/10.4995/INRED2017.2017.6835OCS47048

Incidence of peripheral arterial disease in the ARTPER population cohort after 5 years of follow-up

To know the epidemiology (prevalence, incidence, progression and morbidity and mortality associated) of peripheral artery disease in general population and the factors associated with this progression is essential to know the evolution of atherosclerosis and develop preventive strategies. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of PAD after 5 years of follow-up population-based cohort ARTPER, and the evolution of Ankle brachial Index (ABI) in this period. Peripheral artery disease incidence analysis after 5 years of follow-up of 3786 subjects > 50 years old. Peripheral artery disease incident when the second cross section Ankle brachial Index was <0.9 in any of the lower limbs, with normal baseline (0.9 to 1.4). Between 2012 and 2013 2762 individuals (77 % participation) were re-examined. Finally analyzed 2256 subjects (after excluding pathological Ankle brachial Index) followed for 4.9 years (range 3.8 to 5.8 years), totalling 11,106 person-years. Peripheral artery disease 95 new cases were detected, representing an incidence of 4.3 % at 5 years and 8.6 per 1000 person-years (95 % CI 6.9 to 10.5) being higher in men (10.2, 95 % CI 7.4 to 13.5) than in women (7.5, 95 % CI 5.5 to 9.9). Linear correlation between the baseline Ankle brachial Index and the second cross section was low (r = 0.23). The incidence of peripheral artery disease in ARTPER cohort was 8.6 cases per 1000 person-years, being higher in men, especially <65 years. The correlation between two measures Ankle brachial Index after 5 years of follow-up was low. One might consider whether Ankle brachial Index repeated measures could improve the correlation