164 research outputs found
Sliding-clip renorrhaphy provides superior closing tension during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy
Super-Nernstian Shifts of Interfacial Proton-Coupled Electron Transfers : Origin and Effect of Noncovalent Interactions
The support of the University of Aberdeen is gratefully acknowledged. C.W. acknowledges a summer studentship from the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland. E.P.M.L. acknowledges SeCYT (Universidad Nacional de Cordoba), ́ CONICET- PIP 11220110100992, Program BID (PICT 2012-2324), and PME 2006-01581 for financial support.Peer reviewedPostprin
Evaluación de fallas en un transportador de cangilones. Caso de estudio
A failure in the bottom sheet of a bucket conveyor (KZBQ.AUMUND)
during service was investigated. Sheets are
coupled to the chain throught a screw connection; they
operate in variable load scenarios causing fatigue. A
chemical and microstructural analysis was made showing
that sheet was built in steel with 0.15 % of Carbone without
alloying elements that contribute to the refined grain and
resistance increase. Strength calculation, used to
determinate safety factor, consider load system and type
material. Results concluded that geometry and thickness
value do not provide an adequate fatigue resistance
coefficient.Es investigada la falla en las láminas del fondo de un
transportador de cangilones KZB-Q.AUMUND durante su
servicio. Las láminas están acopladas a una cadena a través
de uniones atornilladas y operan bajo un régimen de cargas
variables causándoles fatiga. Se realiza un análisis químico y
microestructural el cual evidencia que las láminas fueron
elaboradas de un acero con 0,15 % de carbono sin
elementos de aleación que contribuyan al afinamiento del
grano y al incremento de la resistencia. Se calculan las
tensiones para determinar el coeficiente de seguridad a la
fatiga considerando el sistema de cargas y el material de las
láminas. Los resultados concluyen que la geometría y los
valores de espesor no le proporcionan a las láminas un
adecuado coeficiente de resistencia a la fatiga
Automated Generation of Clinical Reports Using Sensing Technologies with Deep Learning Techniques
This study presents a pioneering approach that leverages advanced sensing technologies and data processing techniques to enhance the process of clinical documentation generation during medical consultations. By employing sophisticated sensors to capture and interpret various cues such as speech patterns, intonations, or pauses, the system aims to accurately perceive and understand patient–doctor interactions in real time. This sensing capability allows for the automation of transcription and summarization tasks, facilitating the creation of concise and informative clinical documents. Through the integration of automatic speech recognition sensors, spoken dialogue is seamlessly converted into text, enabling efficient data capture. Additionally, deep models such as Transformer models are utilized to extract and analyze crucial information from the dialogue, ensuring that the generated summaries encapsulate the essence of the consultations accurately. Despite encountering challenges during development, experimentation with these sensing technologies has yielded promising results. The system achieved a maximum ROUGE-1 metric score of 0.57, demonstrating its effectiveness in summarizing complex medical discussions. This sensor-based approach aims to alleviate the administrative burden on healthcare professionals by automating documentation tasks and safeguarding important patient information. Ultimately, by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of clinical documentation, this innovative method contributes to improving overall healthcare outcomes.We would like to thank “A way of making Europe” European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 for supporting this work under the “CHAN-TWIN” project (grant TED2021-130890B-C21. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-SE-0 action number: 101086387, REMARKABLE, Rural Environmental Monitoring via ultra wide-ARea networKs And distriButed federated Learning; CIAICO/2022/132 Consolidated group project “AI4Health” funded by the Valencian government and International Center for Aging Research ICAR funded project “IASISTEM.” This work has also been supported by a Valencian government grant for PhD studies, CIACIF/2022/175 and a research initiation grant from the University of Alicante, AII23-12
Renewable medium-small projects in Spain: Past and present of microgrid development
This paper reviews the on-going research studies and microgrid pilot projects focusing on the Spanish case because of its renewable energy potential with the objective set on highlights the main investigation drifts in the field such as the used technologies, control methods and operation challenges. That way, several smart grids have been commented and compared, finding that photovoltaic and wind power are the favourites energy generation technologies. Although batteries are the most widespread energy storage systems, green hydrogen has a strong presence, showing up in a third of the Spanish smart grids. Traditional control strategies are being displaced by advanced ones such as MPC or fuzzy logic due to its higher efficiency. The reader will have a clear view of the potential of renewable energy penetration in the form of smart grids in Spain, through the study of the equipment involved in the different facilities contribution and the main control strategies implemented, in a comparative analysis of the key aspect of this emerging technology.Consejería de Conocimiento, Investigación y Universidad - Junta de Andalucía PY18-RE-002
Interplay of Postprandial Triglyceride-Rich Lipoprotein Composition and Adipokines in Obese Adolescents
In the context of the alarming rise of infant obesity and its health implications, the present
research aims to uncover disruptions in postprandial lipid metabolism and the composition of
triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in obese adolescents. A double-blind, controlled clinical trial in the postprandial
phase on 23 adolescents aged 12 to 16 years was carried out. Twelve participants were categorized
as obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2 and percentile > 95) and 11 as normal-weight (BMI = 20–25 kg/m2,
percentile 5–85). Blood samples were collected after a 12-h overnight fast and postprandially after
consumption of a standardized breakfast containing olive oil, tomato, bread, orange juice, and
skimmed milk. Obese adolescents exhibited elevated triglyceride concentrations in both fasting and
postprandial states and higher TG/apo-B48 ratios, indicating larger postprandial triglyceride-rich
lipoprotein (TRL) particle size, which suggests impaired clearance. Obese subjects also exhibited
higher n-6 PUFA concentrations, potentially linked to increased TRL hydrolysis and the release of
pro-inflammatory adipokines. In contrast, TRL from normal-weight individuals showed higher
concentrations of oleic acid and DHA (n-3 PUFA), with possible anti-inflammatory effects. The results
indicate an interplay involving postprandial TRL metabolism and adipokines within the context of
adolescent obesity, pointing to potential cardiovascular implications in the future.Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Grant
number AGL2011-23810)”“Next Generation EU” fundsEuropean Union Recovery, Transformation and Resilience PlanMinistry of Universities, in the framework of the Margarita Salas, Maria Zambrano grants for the Requalification of the Spanish University System 2021–2023, organized by the Pablo de Olavide University, Sevill
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