La silva: forma métrica clave en la obra dramática de Calderón

Calderón combina elementos heredados con otros originales, al tiempo que se aprecia una tendencia a la simplificación en su práctica versificatoria. Su análisis se centra en diez obras de Calderón escritas entre 1628 y 1652, un auto sacramental y nueve comedias (“La vida es sueño”, “El príncipe constante”, “La dama duende”, “La cena del rey Baltasar”, “El médico de su honra”, “Los cabellos de Absalón”, “El mágico prodigioso”, “El alcalde de Zalamea”, “La cisma de Ingalaterra”, “El mayor monstruo del mundo” y “A secreto agravio, secreta venganza”) que incluyen la silva. Los ejemplos aducidos (al final se añade como anexo un cuadro a modo de resumen con fechas, porcentajes, etc.) sirven para mostrar la estrecha relación existente en esas piezas entre el contenido dramático y la forma métrica silva , que se usa en momentos muy importantes del conflicto dramático, en escenas en las que los personajes experimentan sentimientos negativos y sufrimiento emocional y físico

La construcción métrica en «Casa con dos puertas mala es de guardar» de Calderón de la Barca

Este artículo presenta un estudio sobre el uso de la polimetría en la composición de una de las mejores comedias de enredo escritas por Calderón de la Barca: Casa con dos puertas mala es de guardar. Mediante la observación del tipo, de la cantidad y de la distribución de las formas métricas empleadas por el dramaturgo, se trata de determinar la manera como cada una de las dos parejas protagonistas conduce cada uno de los hilos, cómo estos se tienden, se entrelazan, se anudan en el tejido de la trama dramática

FIREMAP: Cloud-based software to automate the estimation of wildfire-induced ecological impacts and recovery processes using remote sensing techniques

[EN] The formulation and planning of integrated fire management strategies must be strengthened by decision support systems about fire-induced ecological impacts and ecosystem recovery processes, particularly in the context of extreme wildfire events that challenge land management initiatives. Wildfire data collection and analysis through remote sensing earth observations is of utmost importance for this purpose. However, the needs of land managers are not always met because the exploitation of the full potential of remote sensing techniques requires a high level of technical expertise. In addition, data acquisition and storage, database management, networking, and computing requirements may present technical difficulties. Here, we present FIREMAP software, which leverages the potential of Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud-based platform, an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), and the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) wildfire database for wildfire analyses through remote sensing techniques and data collections. FIREMAP software allows automatic computing of (i) machine learning-based burned area (BA) detection algorithms to facilitate the mapping of (historical) fire perimeters, (ii) fire severity spectral indices, and (iii) post-fire recovery trajectories through the inversion of physically-based radiative transfer models. We introduce (i) the FIREMAP platform architecture and the GUI, (ii) the implementation of well-established algorithms for wildfire science and management in GEE, (iii) the validation of the algorithm implementation in fifteen case-study wildfires across the western Mediterranean Basin, and (iv) the near-future and long-term planned expansion of FIREMAP featuresSIThis study was financially supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation in the framework of LANDSUSFIRE project (PID2022-139156OB-C21) within the National Program for the Promotion of Scientific-Technical Research (2021-2023), and with Next-Generation Funds of the European Union (EU) in the framework of the FIREMAP project (TED2021-130925B-I00); and by the Regional Government of Castile and León in the framework of the IA-FIREXTCyL project (LE081P23). Víctor Fernández-García was supported by a Margarita Salas post-doctoral fellowship from the Ministry of Universities of Spain, financed with European Union-NextGenerationEU and Ministerio de Universidades Fund

Residential radon and characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

It is not known whether residential radon exposure may be linked to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or have an influence on the functional characteristics or exacerbations of COPD. The aim of this study was therefore to ascertain whether there might be an association between residential radon concentrations and certain characteristics of COPD. We analyzed COPD cases drawn from a case–control study conducted in an area of high radon exposure. Data were collected on spirometric pulmonary function variables, hospital admissions, and smoking. Radon measurements were taken using alpha-track-type CR-39 detectors individually placed in patients’ homes. All statistical analyses were performed using the IBM SPSS v22 computer software program. The study included 189 COPD cases (79.4% men; median age 64 years). The median radon concentration was 157 Bq/m3. No differences were found between radon concentration and sex, age or severity of breathing obstruction as measured by FEV1%. It should be noted, however, that 48.1% of patients with FEV1%  600 Bq/m3 exhibited no different characteristics in lung function. Exposure to radon does not appear to have an influence on the clinical characteristics of smokers and ex-smokers with COPD. As exposure to residential radon increases, there is no trend towards a worsening of FEV1%. Further studies are thus needed to analyze this possible association in never-smokers with COPDSpanish Society of Pneumology & Thoracic Surgery (Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica—SEPAR), competitive Project Number 439, call 2018S

Estudio para la implantación de Programas en Inglés en los títulos de grado de la ETSI Agrónomos de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Universities are offering more and more courses and programmes in an additional language. At HEPCLIL, therefore, we would like to debate the methodological im - plications of these changes, giving voice to practical classroom experiences and initiatives. We would also like to act as a platform for cutting-edge research on CLIL in higher education. What impact does teaching in an additional language have on content or language learning? What are the effects on teachers and stu - dents in higher education

Proposed global prognostic score for systemic mastocytosis: a retrospective prognostic modelling study

[Background]: Several risk stratification models have been proposed in recent years for systemic mastocytosis but have not been directly compared. Here we designed and validated a risk stratification model for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in systemic mastocytosis on the basis of all currently available prognostic factors, and compared its predictive capacity for patient outcome with that of other risk scores.[Methods]: We did a retrospective prognostic modelling study based on patients diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis between March 1, 1983, and Oct 11, 2019. In a discovery cohort of 422 patients from centres of the Spanish Network on Mastocytosis (REMA), we evaluated previously identified, independent prognostic features for prognostic effect on PFS and OS by multivariable analysis, and designed a global prognostic score for mastocytosis (GPSM) aimed at predicting PFS (GPSM-PFS) and OS (GPSM-OS) by including only those variables that showed independent prognostic value (p<0·05). The GPSM scores were validated in an independent cohort of 853 patients from centres in Europe and the USA, and compared with pre-existing risk models in the total patient series (n=1275), with use of Harrells' concordance index (C-index) as a readout of the ability of each model to risk-stratify patients according to survival outcomes.[Findings]: Our GPSM-PFS and GPSM-OS models were based on unique combinations of independent prognostic factors for PFS (platelet count ≤100 × 109 cells per L, serum β2-microglobulin ≥2·5 μg/mL, and serum baseline tryptase ≥125 μg/L) and OS (haemoglobin ≤110 g/L, serum alkaline phosphatase ≥140 IU/L, and at least one mutation in SRSF2, ASXL1, RUNX1, or DNMT3A). The models showed clear discrimination between low-risk and high-risk patients in terms of worse PFS and OS prognoses in the discovery and validation cohorts, and further discrimination of intermediate-risk patients. The GPSM-PFS score was an accurate predictor of PFS in systemic mastocytosis (C-index 0·90 [95% CI 0·87–0·93], vs values ranging from 0·85 to 0·88 for pre-existing models), particularly in non-advanced systemic mastocytosis (C-index 0·85 [0·76–0·92], within the range for pre-existing models of 0·80 to 0·93). Additionally, the GPSM-OS score was able to accurately predict OS in the entire cohort (C-index 0·92 [0·89–0·94], vs 0·67 to 0·90 for pre-existing models), and showed some capacity to predict OS in advanced systemic mastocytosis (C-index 0·72 [0·66–0·78], vs 0·64 to 0·73 for pre-existing models).[Interpretation]: All evaluated risk classifications predicted survival outcomes in systemic mastocytosis. The REMA-PFS and GPSM-PFS models for PFS, and the International Prognostic Scoring System for advanced systemic mastocytosis and GPSM-OS model for OS emerged as the most accurate models, indicating that robust prognostication might be prospectively achieved on the basis of biomarkers that are accessible in diagnostic laboratories worldwide.Carlos III Health Institute, European Regional Development Fund, Spanish Association of Mastocytosis and Related Diseases, Rare Diseases Strategy of the Spanish National Health System, Junta of Castile and León, Charles and Ann Johnson Foundation, Stanford Cancer Institute Innovation Fund, Austrian Science Fund

Assessment for English language education on the programs at the Agricultural Engineering School of Madrid

The convergence process among European academic degrees pursues the exchange of graduate students and the adaptation of university programs to social demand. Within the framework of the European Higher Education, European universities will need to be more competitive not only by increasing or maintaining the student enrolment, but also in their academic performance. Thus, the reinforcing of English language education within the University Programs might play an important role to reach these objectives. In this sense, a complete survey was accomplished at the Agricultural Egineering School of Madrid (ETSIA ) addressing issues such as: identification the needs for bilingual instruction at ETSIA, identification resources needed and interest and background in English language of students and professors (San José et al., 2013). The conclusions and recommendations to promote the bilingual instruction in the ETSIA, taking into account the approaches followed by other Spanish universities, are presented in this work

Inteligencia artificial: estrategias aplicadas a problemas emergentes

El objetivo de esta presentación es compartir experiencias del equipo Aprendizaje Inteligente en su proceso de transición desde el proyecto de investigación actual hacia el que dará comienzo en 2023. En este trabajo se muestran resultados del proyecto vigente: “Un Enfoque Integral Para Propiciar Cursos Abiertos On Line Desde La Universidad Nacional De Córdoba”. Con un enfoque multidisciplinario, desarrolló acciones de formación de investigadores en tecnologías novedosas como: procesos de digitalización, blockchain, sistemas, software, plataformas educativas y herramientas del campo de la Inteligencia Artificial; para coadyuvar a los diferentes enfoques requeridos en el contexto tecnológico actual caracterizado por sus vertiginosos cambios y el aprendizaje colaborativo. Profundizó en el conocimiento del modelo del estudiante, en sus características socioeconómicas, académicas y cognitivas, mediante el uso de Tecnologías Inteligentes de Explotación de la Información (TIEI), no sólo para mejorar los procesos de aprendizaje y evaluación, sino además descubrir patrones de comportamiento relevantes para procesos decisionales en la gestión de Educación Superior (ES). Aprendizaje Inteligente orienta sus intereses a la construcción de un prototipo MOOC https://aprendizajeinteligente.fcefyn.unc.edu.a r/, cuyo objeto de aprendizaje se asocie a disciplinas académicas de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (CTIM - STEM science, technology, engineering and mathematics). La investigación aplicada que aquí se comparte pretende favorecer acceso, continuidad y permanencia, mitigando el desgranamiento. Convocó a un equipo consolidado, cuyos antecedentes con diferentes matices datan de más de una década. También se incorporan en esta presentación, los emergentes que justifican las reorientaciones de las líneas de investigación y las acciones desarrolladas que contribuyen a definir la arquitectura del nuevo proyecto que dará inicio en 2023.Red de Universidades con Carreras en Informátic