La sustancia de la representación: esencia y significado

Catálogo de la exposición colectiva celebrada en la sala de exposiciones de la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid entre el 5 y el 20 de marzo de 2018. La exposición denominada “LA SUSTANCIA DE LA REPRESENTACIÓN. ESENCIA Y SIGNIFICADO” tiene como objetivo mostrar las obras más relevantes y personales de treinta y tres artistas pertenecientes a la facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Comisariada por Mauro Hernández, Sandra Malvar y Rodrigo Moreno

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Séptimo desafío por la erradicación de la violencia contra las mujeres del Institut Universitari d’Estudis Feministes i de Gènere "Purificación Escribano" de la Universitat Jaume

Towards standard testing materials for high temperature solar receivers

This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND licenseSolar thermal technology for the production on electricity is one of the current technological challenges. In concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, in order to achieve high power it is required to use a high operating temperature to reach high conversion efficiencies. The majority of today's commercial solar thermal power plants are based on the parabolic trough collector technology with operating temperature around 400 °C. However, the technology of solar tower is used in order to maximize the efficiency of the CSP plants. This technology reaches an operating temperature higher than 1000 °C and the development of high temperature receivers that work in this temperature ranges is still in its early stages. The fundamental problems observed are related to materials durability and reliability. The main objective of this paper has been to develop testing methods for solar receivers which guarantee their reliability and durability under demanding working conditions of high solar concentrating technology. Based on a revision of published or draft Standards, a qualification test methodology for durability tests has been developed.This paper has been funded by the project MIRASOL, ref ENE2012-39385-C03-01 (CENER) and ENE2012-39385-C03-03 (CSIC), within the framework “Subprograma de Proyectos de Investigación Fundamental no orientada (2012)”, MINECO (Spanish Government).Peer Reviewe

Análisis del perfil lingüístico y las motivaciones del alumnado de primero del grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte para mejorar el proceso de captación del grupo de Alto Rendimiento Académico (ARA)

La implementación de los grupos de Alto Rendimiento Académico (ARA) en el grado de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte (CCAFyD) en la Universidad de Alicante necesita ser analizado de manera preliminar para reflexionar sobre su puesta en funcionamiento. En consecuencia, la presente red de investigación pretende comparar los perfiles lingüísticos, motivaciones, dificultades y propuestas de mejora del alumnado ARA y no ARA hacia el grupo ARA de CCAFyD. Un total de 59 alumnos de CCAFyD participaron cumplimentando un cuestionario virtual (preguntas de respuesta cerrada y abierta) acerca de sus motivaciones hacia el grupo ARA y su perfil lingüístico. Tras recabar la información, se pudo observar que los alumnos y alumnas ARA presentaban más certificaciones lingüísticas de B2, motivaciones de mejorar su nivel lingüístico, y consideraban necesario mejorar las explicaciones docentes y el intercambio comunicativo en el aula. Por lo que respecta a los alumnos y alumnas no ARA, indicaban la necesidad de mejorar su nivel para considerar entrar en el grupo ARA, así como poder disponer de clases más adaptadas a sus necesidades. Por último, es primordial mejorar la coordinación docente del profesorado ARA y hacer llegar las bondades del grupo ARA a los futuros estudiantes

Virtual reality stimulation and organizational neuroscience for the assessment of empathy

[EN] This study aimed to evaluate the viability of a new procedure based on machine learning (ML), virtual reality (VR), and implicit measures to discriminate empathy. Specifically, eye-tracking and decision-making patterns were used to classify individuals according to their level in each of the empathy dimensions, while they were immersed in virtual environments that represented social workplace situations. The virtual environments were designed using an evidencecentered design approach. Interaction and gaze patterns were recorded for 82 participants, who were classified as having high or low empathy on each of the following empathy dimensions: perspective-taking, emotional understanding, empathetic stress, and empathetic joy. The dimensions were assessed using the Cognitive and Affective Empathy Test. An ML-based model that combined behavioral outputs and eye-gaze patterns was developed to predict the empathy dimension level of the participants (high or low). The analysis indicated that the different dimensions could be differentiated by eye-gaze patterns and behaviors during immersive VR. The eye-tracking measures contributed more significantly to this differentiation than did the behavioral metrics. In summary, this study illustrates the potential of a novel VR organizational environment coupled with ML to discriminate the empathy dimensions. However, the results should be interpreted with caution, as the small sample does not allow general conclusions to be drawn. Further studies with a larger sample are required to support the results obtained in this study.This work was supported by the European Commission (project RHUMBO: H2020-MSCA-ITN-2018-813234) and by the Generalitat Valenciana funded project "REBRAND" (grant number: PROMETEU/2019/105).Parra Vargas, E.; García-Delgado, A.; Torres, SC.; Carrasco-Ribelles, LA.; Marín-Morales, J.; Alcañiz Raya, ML. (2022). Virtual reality stimulation and organizational neuroscience for the assessment of empathy. Frontiers in Psychology. 13:1-15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.9931621151

Combining Virtual Reality and Machine Learning for Leadership Styles Recognition

[EN] The aim of this study was to evaluate the viability of a new selection procedure based on machine learning (ML) and virtual reality (VR). Specifically, decision-making behaviours and eye-gaze patterns were used to classify individuals based on their leadership styles while immersed in virtual environments that represented social workplace situations. The virtual environments were designed using an evidence-centred design approach. Interaction and gaze patterns were recorded in 83 subjects, who were classified as having either high or low leadership style, which was assessed using the Multifactor leadership questionnaire. A ML model that combined behaviour outputs and eye-gaze patterns was developed to predict subjects¿ leadership styles (high vs low). The results indicated that the different styles could be differentiated by eye-gaze patterns and behaviours carried out during immersive VR. Eye-tracking measures contributed more significantly to this ifferentiation than behavioural metrics. Although the results should be taken with caution as the small sample does not allow eneralization of the data, this study illustrates the potential for a future research roadmap that combines VR, implicit measures, and ML for personnel selection.This work was co-founded by the European Union through the Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) of the Valencian Community 2014-2020 (IDIFEDER/2018/029). This work is part of the "Rebrand" project with reference PROMETEU/2019/105 funded by the Generalitat Valenciana.Parra Vargas, E.; García-Delgado, A.; Carrasco-Ribelles, LA.; Chicchi Giglioli, IA.; Marín-Morales, J.; Giglio, C.; Alcañiz Raya, ML. (2022). Combining Virtual Reality and Machine Learning for Leadership Styles Recognition. Frontiers in Psychology. 13:1-15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.8642661151

Clinical characteristics and determinants of the phenotype in TMEM43 arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy type 5.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy type V (ARVC-5) is the most aggressive heterozygous form of ARVC. It is predominantly caused by a fully penetrant mutation (p.S358L) in the nondesmosomal gene TMEM43-endemic to Newfoundland, Canada. To date, all familial cases reported worldwide share a common ancestral haplotype. It is unknown whether the p.S358L mutation by itself causes ARVC-5 or whether the disease is influenced by genetic or environmental factors. The purpose of this study was to examine the phenotype, clinical course, and the impact of exercise on patients with p.S358L ARVC-5 without the Newfoundland genetic background. We studied 62 affected individuals and 73 noncarriers from 3 TMEM43-p.S358L Spanish families. The impact of physical activity on the phenotype was also evaluated. Haplotype analysis revealed that the 3 Spanish families were unrelated to patients with ARVC-5 with the Newfoundland genetic background. Two families shared 10 microsatellite markers in a 4.9 cM region surrounding TMEM43; the third family had a distinct haplotype. The affected individuals showed a 38.7% incidence of sudden cardiac death, which was higher in men. Left ventricular involvement was common, with 40% of mutation carriers showing a left ventricular ejection fraction of <50%. Compared with noncarriers, the R-wave voltage in lead V3 was lower (3.2 ± 2.8 mV vs 7.5 ± 3.6 mV; P < .001) and QRS complex in right precordial leads wider (104.7 ± 24.0 ms vs 88.2 ± 7.7 ms; P = .001). A history of vigorous exercise showed a trend toward more ventricular arrhythmias only in women (P = .053). ARVC-5 is associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death and characteristic clinical and electrocardiographic features irrespective of geographical origin and genetic background. Our data suggest that, as in desmosomal ARVC, vigorous physical activity could aggravate the phenotype of TMEM43 mutation carriers.This work was supported by grants from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI14/0967 and PI17/1941, CPII14/00027, PI14/01477, PI18/0158 and La Fe Biobank PT17/0015/0043), the Isabel Gemio Foundation, the Spanish Society of Cardiology (2014 Basic Research Grant), the European Union (CardioNeTITN-289600 and CardioNext-608027), and from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (RTI2018-096961-B-I00, SAF2015-65722-R, and SAF2012-31451). This work was also supported by the Plan Estatal de I1D1I 2013-2016 – European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) “AWay ofMaking Europe,” Spain. The Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) is supported by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (MCNU), and the ProCNIC Foundation and is a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence (SEV-2015-0505)S

Estrategias docentes innovadoras para el estudio de las interrelaciones metabólicas entre órganos y tejidos especializados y su papel clave en diferentes estados fisiopatológicos

El objetivo principal del proyecto es facilitar el estudio del metabolismo, su regulación y las interrelaciones entre órganos y tejidos con distintos perfiles metabólicos, destacando su importancia en diversos estados fisiopatológicos. El proyecto pretende además poner de manifiesto la importancia de estos conocimientos para poder desarrollar proyectos de investigación en diferentes áreas. Con este objetivo, los estudiantes de los cinco grupos de primero de Grado en Biología, tutorizados por M Teresa Portolés (responsable del proyecto), Begoña Gómez-Miguel, Ana Saborido y Mercedes Echaide, profesoras que imparten Metabolismo en la asignatura de Bioquímica, han realizado las actividades indicadas a continuación, organizados en equipos de trabajo centrados en órganos y tejidos clave como cerebro, hígado, músculo, tejido adiposo y glóbulos rojos. - Elaboración de preguntas de examen, fijando la atención en los aspectos más importantes al finalizar el estudio de cada tema. - Realización de infografías expuestas en la Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas del 13 al 17 de mayo, para representar de forma clara, concisa y atractiva las características metabólicas de tipos celulares especializados y sus interrelaciones, facilitando su comprensión y estudio. - Elaboración de un mapa integrador interactivo del metabolismo en las aulas de informática de la Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas con la pizarra digital interactiva, destacando la interconexión de las diferentes rutas metabólicas en la que se basa el funcionamiento del organismo. Laura Casarrubios (Doctora en Biología) ha participado preparando dos vídeos explicativos de los programas Miro y BioRender. - Asistencia a charlas impartidas por las profesoras del proyecto enfocadas en sus proyectos de investigación y con la participación de Mónica Cicuéndez (PAD) experta en Metabolómica, para transmitir a los estudiantes la importancia del estudio del metabolismo en el desarrollo de actividades investigadoras en diferentes áreas. El proyecto ha contado con la participación de Lourdes Varea (Secretaria Administrativa) para la organización de los listados de los diferentes equipos y otras tareas administrativas, así como con numerosos estudiantes colaboradores de cursos anteriores que han aconsejado a los nuevos estudiantes en las actividades realizadas. El proyecto es interfacultativo e interdepartamental, ya que los componentes del equipo pertenecen a las Facultades de Ciencias Químicas, Ciencias Biológicas y Farmacia, y a los Departamentos de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas. El equipo cuenta con 5 miembros PDI (1 Catedrática de Universidad, 3 Profesoras Titulares de Universidad y 1 Profesora Ayudante Doctor), 2 miembros PAS y estudiantes de cursos anteriores. El elevado número de estudiantes (alrededor de 400) que han desarrollado las diferentes actividades, pone de manifiesto el entusiasmo del alumnado y deja constancia de la motivación y el interés que el proyecto ha despertado en los estudiantes de primero de Grado en Biología.Depto. de Bioquímica y Biología MolecularDepto. de Química en Ciencias FarmacéuticasFac. de Ciencias QuímicasFac. de Ciencias BiológicasFac. de FarmaciaFALSEsubmitte

La creación de un aula práctica para la enseñanza jurídica

El presente proyecto de innovación docente tiene como objetivo la creación de un aula práctica para el acompañamiento de las explicaciones de cátedra mediante la publicación en acceso abierto y gratuito de los casos prácticos elaborados sobre resoluciones judiciales y administrativas a lo largo del curso académico.Depto. de Derecho CivilDepto. de Derecho Mercantil, Financiero y TributarioFac. de DerechoFac. de Trabajo SocialFALSEsubmitte

Post-anaesthesia pulmonary complications after use of muscle relaxants (POPULAR): a multicentre, prospective observational study

Background Results from retrospective studies suggest that use of neuromuscular blocking agents during general anaesthesia might be linked to postoperative pulmonary complications. We therefore aimed to assess whether the use of neuromuscular blocking agents is associated with postoperative pulmonary complications. Methods We did a multicentre, prospective observational cohort study. Patients were recruited from 211 hospitals in 28 European countries. We included patients (aged ≥18 years) who received general anaesthesia for any in-hospital procedure except cardiac surgery. Patient characteristics, surgical and anaesthetic details, and chart review at discharge were prospectively collected over 2 weeks. Additionally, each patient underwent postoperative physical examination within 3 days of surgery to check for adverse pulmonary events. The study outcome was the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications from the end of surgery up to postoperative day 28. Logistic regression analyses were adjusted for surgical factors and patients’ preoperative physical status, providing adjusted odds ratios (ORadj) and adjusted absolute risk reduction (ARRadj). This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT01865513. Findings Between June 16, 2014, and April 29, 2015, data from 22803 patients were collected. The use of neuromuscular blocking agents was associated with an increased incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients who had undergone general anaesthesia (1658 [7·6%] of 21694); ORadj 1·86, 95% CI 1·53–2·26; ARRadj –4·4%, 95% CI –5·5 to –3·2). Only 2·3% of high-risk surgical patients and those with adverse respiratory profiles were anaesthetised without neuromuscular blocking agents. The use of neuromuscular monitoring (ORadj 1·31, 95% CI 1·15–1·49; ARRadj –2·6%, 95% CI –3·9 to –1·4) and the administration of reversal agents (1·23, 1·07–1·41; –1·9%, –3·2 to –0·7) were not associated with a decreased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. Neither the choice of sugammadex instead of neostigmine for reversal (ORadj 1·03, 95% CI 0·85–1·25; ARRadj –0·3%, 95% CI –2·4 to 1·5) nor extubation at a train-of-four ratio of 0·9 or more (1·03, 0·82–1·31; –0·4%, –3·5 to 2·2) was associated with better pulmonary outcomes. Interpretation We showed that the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs in general anaesthesia is associated with an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. Anaesthetists must balance the potential benefits of neuromuscular blockade against the increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications