A PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF EMOTIONS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LANGUAGE GAMES

El trabajo aborda fenomenológicamente las emociones según la perspectiva de los juegos de lenguaje de Ludwig Wittgenstein. El marco teórico es el monismo anómalo de Donald Davidson. El análisis se centra, finalmente, en una descripción hermenéutico-fenomenológica de las emociones.This paper phenomenologically deals with the emotions from the perspective of language games of Ludwig Wittgenstein. The theoretical framework is the anomalous monism of Donald Davidson. The analysis finally focuses on a hermeneutic-phenomenological description of emotions

El rol del pensamiento cristiano en la formación de la idea de subjetividad

Introducción: El propósito central de investigación es probar que la génesis de la idea de subjetividad está en el pensamiento cristiano. El motivo principal es el esclarecimiento de las ideas fundacionales de los conceptos de persona y autoconciencia en la modernidad filosófica. El marco conceptual es el pensamiento occidental cuyas ideas definen un legado teórico que tiene como fondo, al decir de Gilson, «la cultura griega, heredada por los romanos, decantada por los Padres de la Iglesia con las doctrinas religiosas del cristianismo, y progresivamente enriquecida por el incontable número de artistas, escritores, científicos y filósofos desde el comienzo de la Edad Media hasta el primer tercio del siglo XIX» (...) Hipótesis: La hipótesis de investigación es que el giro hacia la subjetividad definido en la filosofía moderna se originó en el cristianismo y fue planteado como problema en el pensamiento cristiano de san Agustín. Método: La demostración de la hipótesis se guía por el «principio metodológico de no emprender nada sin rendir cuentas de la historia que se esconde detrás de los conceptos», de Hans-Georg Gadamer. Para ello, el trabajo comprenderá tres capítulos.Tesi

Geometric Algebra Framework Applied to Symmetrical Balanced Three-Phase Systems for Sinusoidal and Non-Sinusoidal Voltage Supply

This paper presents a new framework based on geometric algebra (GA) to solve and analyse three-phase balanced electrical circuits under sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal conditions. The proposed approach is an exploratory application of the geometric algebra power theory (GAPoT) to multiple-phase systems. A definition of geometric apparent power for three-phase systems, that complies with the energy conservation principle, is also introduced. Power calculations are performed in a multi-dimensional Euclidean space where cross effects between voltage and current harmonics are taken into consideration. By using the proposed framework, the current can be easily geometrically decomposed into active- and non-active components for current compensation purposes. The paper includes detailed examples in which electrical circuits are solved and the results are analysed. This work is a first step towards a more advanced polyphase proposal that can be applied to systems under real operation conditions, where unbalance and asymmetry is considered

Vector Geometric Algebra in Power Systems: An Updated Formulation of Apparent Power under Non-Sinusoidal Conditions

Traditional electrical power theories and one of their most important concepts—apparent power—are still a source of debate, because they present several flaws that misinterpret the power-transfer and energy-balance phenomena under distorted grid conditions. In recent years, advanced mathematical tools such as geometric algebra (GA) have been introduced to address these issues. However, the application of GA to electrical circuits requires more consensus, improvements and refinement. In this paper, electrical power theories for single-phase systems based on GA were revisited. Several drawbacks and inconsistencies of previous works were identified, and some amendments were introduced. An alternative expression is presented for the electric power in the geometric domain. Its norm is compatible with the traditional apparent power defined as the product of the RMS voltage and current. The use of this expression simplifies calculations such as those required for current decomposition. This proposal is valid even for distorted currents and voltages. Concepts are presented in a simple way so that a strong background on GA is not required. The paper included some examples and experimental results in which measurements from a utility supply were analysed

Analysis of vitamin C content of fruits from five pepper varieties showing different pungency levels and antimicrobial potentiality of capsaicin

In this work, the nutritional properties and antimicrobial activity of five pepper varieties, including dulce italiano (bell pepper), boiro (a Padron-type pepper), green jalapeño, red chilli, and habanero, have been investigated. The dry matter provided by each of these varieties was analyzed, and their caloric content were withdrawn from searches in databases. Thus, it was found the following caloric contents: Habanero and red chilli provided 40 kcal/100 g; jalapeño green, 29 kcal/100 g; dulce italiano, 23 kcal/100 g; and boiro (padrón), 21 kcal/100 g. On the other hand, an easy and simple method was set up to determine vitamin C (ascorbic acid, ascorbate) in crops, using lugol and starch. The data provided by the application of this method indicated that red chili was the variety with the highest vitamin C content, and boiro the one with the lowest. The antimicrobial activity of both crude extracts from pepper fruits and pure capsaicin was probed against five bacterial species: Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Xanthomonas campestris, Dickeya dadantii and Ralstonia solanacearum. Solid (Petri dishes with agar) and liquid media were used for the assays. Our data indicated that capsaicin is able to inhibit the growth of B. subtilis, but not that of E. coli, perhaps this latter case due to the great adaptation of this species to environmental conditions.Peer reviewe

One-year breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection and correlates of protection in fully vaccinated hematological patients

The long-term clinical efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines according to antibody response in immunosuppressed patients such as hematological patients has been little explored. A prospective multicenter registry-based cohort study conducted from December 2020 to July 2022 by the Spanish Transplant and Cell Therapy group, was used to analyze the relationship of antibody response over time after full vaccination (at 3-6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months) (2 doses) and of booster doses with breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection in 1551 patients with hematological disorders. At a median follow-up of 388 days after complete immunization, 266 out of 1551 (17%) developed breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection at median of 86 days (range 7-391) after full vaccination. The cumulative incidence was 18% [95% confidence interval (C.I.), 16-20%]. Multivariate analysis identified higher incidence in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients (29%) and with the use of corticosteroids (24.5%), whereas female sex (15.5%) and more than 1 year after last therapy (14%) were associated with a lower incidence (p < 0.05 for all comparisons). Median antibody titers at different time points were significantly lower in breakthrough cases than in non-cases. A serological titer cut-off of 250 BAU/mL was predictive of breakthrough infection and its severity. SARS-CoV-2 infection-related mortality was encouragingly low (1.9%) in our series. Our study describes the incidence of and risk factors for COVID-19 breakthrough infections during the initial vaccination and booster doses in the 2021 to mid-2022 period. The level of antibody titers at any time after 2-dose vaccination is strongly linked with protection against both breakthrough infection and severe disease, even with the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant

Filosofía, Ciencia y Cine: interpretaciones filosóficas de las ciencias y sus repercusiones sociales en la ciencia ficción

Este proyecto de innovación docente se centra en el uso filosófico de herramientas audiovisuales en el género de la ciencia ficción con el objetivo de promover la reflexión crítica de conceptos y contenidos particularmente abstractos y transdisciplinares

Clonal chromosomal mosaicism and loss of chromosome Y in elderly men increase vulnerability for SARS-CoV-2

The pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19) had an estimated overall case fatality ratio of 1.38% (pre-vaccination), being 53% higher in males and increasing exponentially with age. Among 9578 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 in the SCOURGE study, we found 133 cases (1.42%) with detectable clonal mosaicism for chromosome alterations (mCA) and 226 males (5.08%) with acquired loss of chromosome Y (LOY). Individuals with clonal mosaic events (mCA and/or LOY) showed a 54% increase in the risk of COVID-19 lethality. LOY is associated with transcriptomic biomarkers of immune dysfunction, pro-coagulation activity and cardiovascular risk. Interferon-induced genes involved in the initial immune response to SARS-CoV-2 are also down-regulated in LOY. Thus, mCA and LOY underlie at least part of the sex-biased severity and mortality of COVID-19 in aging patients. Given its potential therapeutic and prognostic relevance, evaluation of clonal mosaicism should be implemented as biomarker of COVID-19 severity in elderly people. Among 9578 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 in the SCOURGE study, individuals with clonal mosaic events (clonal mosaicism for chromosome alterations and/or loss of chromosome Y) showed an increased risk of COVID-19 lethality

EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL Y SOCIEDAD. SABERES LOCALES PARA EL DESARROLLO Y LA SUSTENTABILIDAD

Este texto contribuye al análisis científico de varias áreas del conocimiento como la filosofía social, la patología, la educación para el cuidado del medio ambiente y la sustentabilidad que inciden en diversas unidades de aprendizaje de la Licenciatura en Educación para la Salud y de la Maestría en Sociología de la SaludLas comunidades indígenas de la sierra norte de Oaxaca México, habitan un territorio extenso de biodiversidad. Sin que sea una área protegida y sustentable, la propia naturaleza de la región ofrece a sus visitantes la riqueza de la vegetación caracterizada por sus especies endémicas que componen un paisaje de suma belleza