AdS/QCD Modified Soft Wall Model and Light Meson Spectra

We analyze here the mass spectrum of light vector and scalar mesons applying a novel approach where a modified soft wall model that includes a UV-cutoff at a finite $z$-position in the AdS space is used, thus introducing an extra energy scale. For this model, we found that the masses for the scalar and vector spectra are well fitted within $\delta_{RMS}=7.64\%$ for these states, with non-linear trajectories given by two common parameters, the UV locus $z_{0}$ and the quadratic dilaton profile slope $\kappa$. We also conclude that in this model, the $f_{0}(500)$ scalar resonance cannot be fitted holographycally as a $q\overline{q}$ state since we cannot find a trajectory that include this pole. This result is in agreement with the most recent phenomenological and theoretical methods.Comment: 4 pages, no figures, conference pape

La neurociència aplicada al màrqueting en el mercat espanyol

El neuromàrqueting és una disciplina recent que uneix les tècniques i els mètodes de la neurociència amb els coneixements del màrqueting i de la comunicació. Aquesta nova àrea de coneixement ha creat diverses línies de recerca en diverses universitats espanyoles i ha estat implantada de manera paral·lela en el sector professional de la comunicació, la publicitat i el màrqueting. A partir de l'estudi del neuromàrqueting en els àmbits de la recerca i del sector professional a Espanya, podem confirmar l'elevat interès existent cap aquesta disciplina, tot i l'escassa producció científica amb publicacions de prestigi internacional.El neuromarketing es una disciplina reciente que aúna las técnicas y los métodos de la neurociencia con los conocimientos del marketing y de la comunicación. Esta nueva área de conocimiento ha creado varias líneas de investigación en diversas universidades españolas y ha sido implantada de manera paralela en el sector profesional de la comunicación, la publicidad y el marketing. A partir del estudio del neuromarketing en los ámbitos de la investigación y del sector profesional en España, podemos confirmar el elevado interés existente hacia esta disciplina, pese a la escasa producción científica con publicaciones de prestigio internacional

The Pedagogical Knowledge Deployed by a Primary Mathematics Teacher Educator in Teaching Symmetry

Although the knowledge required by mathematics teacher educators is a relatively recent area of research, there has been significant progress in the field over the last few years. The classic distinction of a teacher’s knowledge into content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge prompts us to reflect in this regard on what should constitute the content of primary teacher education programmes, and how the educator might mediate this content to make it accessible to their prospective teachers. This paper aims to contribute to this progress through a study into the work of Lucas, a teacher educator, during the course of a training session with prospective primary teachers. Critical observation of the video recording brought to the fore salient teaching situations on the topic of symmetry, which led us to explore the pedagogical content knowledge deployed in the session through a guided interview with the educator. Analysis of extracts from this interview enabled us to identify three main categories of this PCK: knowledge about how to teach programme content; knowledge about the characteristics of prospective primary teachers’ learning; and knowledge about the standards and norms of primary teacher education programmesThis research was financed by the COIDESO research centre at the University of Huelva, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of the Government of Spain (project: RTI2018-096547-B-I00), and the research group DESYM (HUM-168)

Situation of neuromarketing in Spain

Neuromarketing has existed for just over a decade, and its theoretical framework, techniques and research methods have been defined during these years. The absence of legislation regulating neuromarketing experiments and the secrecy of the private sector due to its client agreements, it is difficult to know how brands use this discipline. Currently, the scientific sector in Spain has great interest in neuromarketing. Sixteen of Spain’s 75 universities (21%) have a research group, institute or center that studies neuromarketing, but this activity has had little international impact. Meanwhile, a fifth of the Spanish professional commercial sector shows real interest in neuromarketing, either having a separate department dedicated to it or offering this service to others. Ethics, traditionally presented as an impediment to the development of neuromarketing, should not pose a problem for the development of this field of knowledge

Situación del neuromarketing en España

El neuromarketing existe desde hace poco más de una década, y está despertando el interés de la investigación científica. En estos años se ha definido el marco teórico, las técnicas y los métodos de investigación. La ausencia de una legislación que regule cualquier experimento en neuromarketing y el hermetismo del sector privado debido a sus clientes hace difícil conocer el uso de esta disciplina por las marcas. 16 de los 75 centros universitarios españoles realizan investigación en neuromarketing, pero no tiene repercusión en los índices de impacto internacionales. Por su parte, una quinta parte del sector publicitario profesional español muestra interés real en neuromarketing, bien teniendo un departamento propio dedicado al mismo, o bien ofreciendo los servicios pertinentes. La ética, presentada tradicionalmente como un impedimento para el desarrollo del neuromarketing, no debe suponer un problema para la evolución de este campo de conocimiento.Neuromarketing has existed for just over a decade, and its theoretical framework, techniques and research methods have been defined during these years. The absence of legislation regulating neuromarketing experiments and the secrecy of the private sector due to its client agreements, it is difficult to know how brands use this discipline. Currently, the scientific sector in Spain has great interest in neuromarketing. Sixteen of Spain's 75 universities (21%) have a research group, institute or center that studies neuromarketing, but this activity has had little international impact. Meanwhile, a fifth of the Spanish professional commercial sector shows real interest in neuromarketing, either having a separate department dedicated to it or offering this service to others. Ethics, traditionally presented as an impediment to the development of neuromarketing, should not pose a problem for the development of this field of knowledge

Teacher educator’ knowledge, task of teaching to teach, professional identity, mathematics teachers’ specialized knowledge.

El objetivo de esta investigación es acercarnos al conocimiento del formador de profesores que enseñarán matemáticas a través de un proceso de investigación top-down y bottom up. Para ello, hemos revisado distintos resultados de investigación que dirigen la mirada hacia determinados elementos que parecen estar presentes en el conocimiento del formador y, a su vez, hemos indagado en la realidad de aula de un formador de maestros de primaria, buscando indicadores que nos permitan complementar los resultados de un campo de investigación emergente, como es el conocimiento del formador de docentes que enseñarán matemáticas. Nuestra investigación nos ha permitido acercarnos al conocimiento que se necesita para gestionar el aprendizaje de futuros maestros, atendiendo a la complejidad de la profesionalización, incluyendo elementos de práctica docente e identidad profesional.The objective of this research is to do an approach to the knowledge of the teacher educator of teachers who will teach mathematics through a top-down and bottom up research process. For this, we reviewed research results that focus in certain elements that seem to be present in the knowledge of the teacher educator. At the same time, we deepened in the classroom reality of primary teacher educator, looking for indicators that allow us to complement the results of an emerging research field, such as the knowledge of the mathematics teacher educator. Our research has allowed us to approach to the knowledge that is needed to manage the learning of future teachers, attending to the complexity of professionalization, including elements of teaching practice and professional identity

Technologies for Cognitive Training and Cognitive Rehabilitation for People With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. A Systematic Review

[EN]Due to the growing number of older adults with cognitive impairment, it is essential to delay the onset and progression of cognitive decline and promote a healthy lifestyle. The rapid growth of technology has considerably advanced the field of computerized cognitive interventions. Consequently, traditional cognitive interventions are being adapted and new multimedia systems are being developed to encourage health and independent living in old age. The primary objective of this review was to identify cognitive stimulation, training and rehabilitation programs aimed at older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. PsycINFO, Medline, CINAHL,Web of Science, PubMed, and CORDIS databases were searched from January 2008 to August 2018. Two researchers reviewed the potential studies individually for eligibility. Studies of computerized cognitive interventions for people with dementia and cognitive impairment were included if they clearly described objectives, users and functioning. A systematic review of the studies was carried out, providing a qualitative synthesis of the features and study characteristics of each software. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria, and 11 different cognitive stimulation, training, and rehabilitation programs were identified. The studies found on cognitive intervention software indicate the existence of various technological programs for people with MCI and dementia. On the overall, the programs were aimed at people with different clinical conditions, able to create specific treatments and personalized training, optimized for portable devices, and user-friendly. However, the selected programs differ from each other in terms of objectives, usage mode and characteristics, even if they were used for the same purposes. Therefore, the information obtained in the review may be relevant to distinguish between programs and select the one that best suits each user. Thus, more information about the features and context of use is needed as well as more clinical studies to be able to compare among computerized cognitive programs

A Qualitative Study of the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program GRADIOR for People with Cognitive Impairment: Outcomes of the Focus Group Methodology

[EN]In recent years, technology has been implemented in the field of interventions for older adults. GRADIOR 4.5 is a cognitive software within the wide variety of available multimedia programs that support healthcare professionals in cognitive assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The study aimed to evaluate the new version of GRADIOR (v4.5) based on the experience of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), people with dementia (PWD), and healthcare professionals. A qualitative study using the focus group methodology was carried out involving 13 people with MCI, 13 PWD, and 11 healthcare professionals. An analysis of the content and the level of feedback was performed. The study showed that GRADIOR 4.5 might be sufficiently adapted to PWD and people with MCI. Participants were motivated to use GRADIOR 4.5, showed high acceptability of the software, and a positive attitude towards technology. However, healthcare professionals suggested significant improvements to the software. GRADIOR 4.5 appeared to be a promising intervention that, because of its positive experience and acceptability, could be systematically implemented to complement cognitive rehabilitation interventions for older adults with MCI and dementia. Finally, it is advisable to consider the suggestions gathered in this study for future developments

Mitochondrial pH Nanosensors for Metabolic Profiling of Breast Cancer Cell Lines

We thank the company Nanogetic S.L. (Granada, Spain) for support with the synthesis of the SS peptides and the Centro de Instrumentacion Cientifica (CIC) of the Universidad de Granada for use of the TEM facilities.The main role of mitochondria, as pivotal organelles for cellular metabolism, is the production of energy (ATP) through an oxidative phosphorylation system. During this process, the electron transport chain creates a proton gradient that drives the synthesis of ATP. One of the main features of tumoral cells is their altered metabolism, providing alternative routes to enhance proliferation and survival. Hence, it is of utmost importance to understand the relationship between mitochondrial pH, tumoral metabolism, and cancer. In this manuscript, we develop a highly specific nanosensor to accurately measure the intramitochondrial pH using fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). Importantly, we have applied this nanosensor to establish differences that may be hallmarks of different metabolic pathways in breast cancer cell models, leading to the characterization of different metabophenotypes.Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades CTQ2014-56370-R CTQ2017-86568-REuropean Union (EU)Spanish Agencia Estatal de InvestigacionFundacion Ramon Arece