Don Quixote’s Irony: Reverse Reading lessons

Este artículo plantea el poder educativo de la imaginación para proponer símbolos que comunican autor y lector. Por ella, los clásicos de la literatura siguen vivos en épocas posteriores a las de su escritura, gracias a la capacidad de los lectores para intimar con el texto y renovarlo creativamente con otras perspectivas e hipertextos nuevos que desencadenan una semiosis infinita. El Quijote es un libro idóneo para estimular lecturas creativas debido a su condición hospitalaria hacia cualquier cultura y generación. La ironía es la retórica nodal del clásico cervantino y provoca "lecciones" de lectura inversa, interpretaciones cuerdas para ejemplos locos. Leyéndolo, se aprende a usar la fantasía no para la creencia en los significados sino para el sentido crítico hacia el mundo de referencia.Cet article présente le pouvoir éducatif de l'imagination pour proposer des symboles qui font communiquer l'auteur et le lecteur. Dû à cela les classiques de la littérature continuent à être présents dans des époques postérieures à celles de leur publication, c’est la capacité des lecteurs, pour intimer avec le texte et le renouveler créativement avec d'autres perspectives et de nouveaux hypertextes, celle qui développe une sémiose infinie. Le Quichotte est un livre idéal pour stimuler des lectures créatives dû à sa condition hospitalière envers toute culture et toute génération L'ironie est la rhétorique nodale du classique cervantesque et provoque des "leçons" de lecture inverse, des interprétations raisonnables pour des exemples fous. En le lisant, on apprend à utiliser la fantaisie, non pour croire à des signifiés, mais pour créer un sens critique envers le monde de référence.This article raises the educational power of imagination in order to propose symbols which communicate author and reader. Thanks to it, classics of Literature keep alive after their writing days, thanks to the readers’ capability to get friendly with the text and renew it creatively with other perspectives and new hypertexts which break out an infinite semiosis. Don Quixote is an ideal book to stimulate creative readings due to its hospitable condition towards any culture or generation. Irony is the nuclear rhetoric of the Cervantes’ classic and it provokes ‘lessons’ of opposite reading, sane interpretations for crazy examples. When reading it, you learn to use fantasy not for the belief in the meanings but for the critic sense towards the reference world

Generation of human computational models with machine learning

Services in smart environments pursue to increase the quality of people?s lives. The most important issues when developing this kind of environments is testing and validating such services. These tasks usually imply high costs and annoying or unfeasible real-world testing. In such cases, artificial societies may be used to simulate the smart environment (i.e. physical environment, equipment and humans). With this aim, the CHROMUBE methodology guides test engineers when modeling human beings. Such models reproduce behaviors which are highly similar to the real ones. Originally, these models are based on automata whose transitions are governed by random variables. Automaton?s structure and the probability distribution functions of each random variable are determined by a manual test and error process. In this paper, it is presented an alternative extension of this methodology which avoids the said manual process. It is based on learning human behavior patterns automatically from sensor data by using machine learning techniques. The presented approach has been tested on a real scenario, where this extension has given highly accurate human behavior models

De la mano de Cervantes: la lectura moderna de los clásicos

This paper defines the educational innovation of reading skill based on interdisciplinarity against academicism of disciplinary teaching; it claims epistemological intervention of imagination and meaning in re-contextualizing communicative actions with the methodology of intertextual reading to update the treatment of classics in creative and critical readings of hyper-textual projection in the classroom, and reveals that its semiotic Krausist-romantic genealogy on the classic modernity because of its survival over time comes from the recognition of Don Quixote as the first modern novel in the world by providing the reader its endless reinvention.Este artículo delimita la innovación educativa de la competencia lectora basada en la interdisciplinariedad frente a las resistencias academicistas de la enseñanza disciplinar ; reivindica la intervención epistemológica de la imaginación y del sentido en acciones comunicativas recontextualizadoras con la metodología del intertexto lector para modernizar el tratamiento de los clásicos en lecturas creativas y críticas de proyección hipertextual en las aulas; y revela que su genealogía semiótica-krausistaromántica sobre la modernidad del clásico por su pervivencia en el tiempo procede del reconocimiento del Quijote como la primera novela moderna del mundo por otorgar al lector su reinvención infinita

Efecto del press de banca utilizando cargas máximas y submáximas en la fase de Sticking Region

The aim of this study was to analyze the Sticking Re-gion at submaximal (70%, 80%, 90% until failure) and maximal (1RM) loads in the concentric phase during bench press. Eleven male individuals participated in the study (age: 22.73 ± 2.57 years, body mass: 80.2 ± 6.9 kg, height: 179.6 ± 7.4 cm, 1RM: 94.55 ± 11.56 kg) with at least two years of bench press training experience. In our sample, The Sticking Region could only be obser-ved with 90% and 100% 1RM loads. The velocity results showed significant differences in 1RM (p ≤ 0.001) and in 90% (p = 0.014) during the three phases (Pre-Sticking, Sticking Region and Post-Sticking zones). Differences in the electromyographic activity of the triceps brachii were found only between the Pre-StickingRegion and the Sticking Region and between the Pre-Sticking Re-gion and the Post-StickingRegion at 1RM. The activity between the Sticking Region and Post-StickingRegionat 90% and 1RM did not differ significantly. This stu-dy suggests that the Sticking Region is more visible with maximum loads (1RM) due to a weak mechanical positionEl objeto de este estudio fue analizar la Sticking Region en las cargas submáximas (70%, 80%, 90% hasta el fallo) y máximas (1RM) durante la fase concéntrica en press de banca. Para este estudio, fueron once los participantes (edad: 22,73 ± 2,57 años; masa corporal: 80,2 ± 6,9 kg; altura: 179,6 ± 7,4 cm; 1RM: 94,55 ± 11,56 kg) con al menos dos años de experiencia en press de banca. En nuestra muestra, la Sticking Region solo pudo ser observada en las cargas del 90% y 100% 1RM. Los resultados de velocidad mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en 1RM (p ≤ 0,001) y en 90% (p = 0,014) durante las tres fases (Pre-Sticking, Sticking Region y Post-Sticking). Observamos diferencias en la actividad electromiográfica del tríceps entre las regiones Pre-Sticking y Sticking, así como entre la region Pre-Sticking y Post-Sticking en la carga de 1RM. La actividad entre la Sticking Region y Post-Sticking Region, en las cargas del 90% y 100% no mostró diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Este estudio sugiere que la Sticking Region es más visible en cargas máximas (1RM) debido a una baja posición mecánicaActividad Física y Deport

Returning to Nature for the Design of Sorptive Phases in Solid-Phase Microextraction

Green analytical chemistry principles aim to minimize the negative impact of analytical procedures in the environment, which can be considered both at close (to ensure the safety of the analysts) and global (to conserve our natural resources) levels. These principles suggest, among other guidelines, the reduction/minimization of the sample treatment and the use of renewable sources when possible. The first aspect is largely fulfilled by microextraction, which is considered to be among the greenest sample treatment techniques. The second consideration is attainable if natural products are used as raw materials for the preparation of new extraction phases. This strategy is in line with the change in our production system, which is being gradually moved from a linear model (take–make–dispose) to a circular one (including reusing and recycling as key terms). This article reviews the potential of natural products as sorbents in extraction and microextraction techniques from the synergic perspectives of two research groups working on the topic. The article covers the use of unmodified natural materials and the modified ones (although the latter has a less green character) to draw a general picture of the usefulness of the materials

Los patios divertidos en Secundaria y Técnico en Animación de Actividades Físicas y Deportivas: una experiencia a través del Aprendizaje Servicio.

Patios divertidos fue un proyecto de Aprendizaje Servicio desarrollado con el fin de fomentar las relaciones interpersonales de un grupo de alumnado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO). De este modo, estudiantado del ciclo superior en Técnico en Animación de Actividad Físicas y Deportivas (TAFAD) pudo aplicar contenidos curriculares trabajados a la vez que atendía una necesidad social. Este artículo tiene por objeto presentar dicha experiencia y analizar las visiones de los agentes implicados en referencia a los efectos generados sobre las dimensiones de socialización, amistad, utilidad, conflictos y aprendizaje. A través de un paradigma de investigación cualitativo de carácter descriptivo-exploratorio se analizaron las 13 entrevistas realizadas (1 docente, 6 a alumnado de ESO y 6 alumnado de TAFAD). Se concluye que el proyecto realizado ha cumplido con los objetivos: mejorar los procesos de socialización, integración e inclusión del alumnado de ESO, así como la formación integral del alumnado de TAFAD.Patios divertidos (“Engaging recesses”) was a Service-Learning project aimed at improving social relationships among a group of secondary school students (ESO). By means of this project, students of a higher-level training course in Sporting and Physical Activities (TAFAD in Spanish) were able to apply curricular contents while attending a social need. The objective of this paper is to present this experience and analyse the views of the participants regarding its effects on the following dimensions: socialisation, friendship, utility, conflicts and learning. We used a descriptive-exploratory qualitative approach in order to analyse 13 interviews (1 teacher, 6 ESO students and 6 TAFAD students). We conclude that the project has achieved its objectives: to improve ESO students’ socialisation, integration and inclusion, as well as promote the integral development of TAFAD students

Last minute in NBA games

Apparently the behavior during a basketball game, as in other team sports, shows tremendous variability manifested in both individual and collective ways. However, when a significant number of games are studied, we can observe the unpredictability that characterizes the game. The degree of complexity of the game is not stable. Patterns change during all the game time, but the last minute is completely different reality. Our aim was to test and evaluate the existence of these patterns and their apparent complexity, by analyzing the NBA games scoring and substitution dynamics. Therefore, we examined the difference between the last minute and the rest of the game from the collected scores (1, 2 and 3 points), substitutions and timeouts. The underlying chaotic behavior of nonlinear interactions is inherent in Complex Systems. The data showed the existence of symmetries and repeated patterns of play during basketball games of the NBA but the last minute, which can be considered a completely different game.Aparentemente, el comportamiento del juego durante un partido de baloncesto, igual que en el resto de deportes de equipo, muestra una enorme variabilidad que se manifiesta tanto en las acciones individuales y en las colectivas. No obstante, cuando se estudia una cantidad significativa de partidos se detecta que, dentro de la impredecibilidad que caracteriza al juego, existen, al menos en el baloncesto NBA, patrones de comportamiento repetitivos que, frecuentemente, son libres de escala. El grado de complejidad del juego no es estable. Diferentes investigaciones muestran como los patrones cambian entre el primer y segundo tiempo del partido, así como, primer y tercer cuarto respecto al segundo y cuarto, o la parte inicial, mitad o final de cada cuarto. Nuestro objetivo fue comprobar y evaluar la existencia de estos patrones, y su aparente complejidad, analizando el final de los partidos de la NBA y comparando esta fase del encuentro con el final de cada uno de los cuartos. Los datos muestran la existencia de simetrías (fractalidad) y patrones repetidos de juego durante los partidos de baloncesto de la NBA

The use of Polar Coordinates in the analysis of motor interaction in football according to the result.

The interactions of a Spanish football team of the Second A (10 official games) are analyzed, evaluating possible behavioral patterns that appear in a regular way in high level football. Observational methodology was used, by Polar Coordinates Analysis, to discover and evaluate the relationships generated between a considered focal behavior and the different conditioned categories, describing behavioral masses among the players. The matches were observed and recorded with an ad hoc observation instrument. The relations of dual character between the players taken as (focal behaviors) right midfielder and forward and the other players (conditioned conducts) were analyzed. The results show differences in the relationship established based on the outcome of the match. Matches that end with a favorable result, the right midfielder takes center stage, as a node of intermediation between the right centre back, left center back, left midfielder, and second striker. In these, the forward is clear receiver in the actions of completion. With the result of the unfavorable match, the connection networks change, generating a network of reciprocal interaction wider and different between the aforementioned player, right midfielder and the rest of the components, with special relation in the players that occupy the right back, left back, right centre back, right winger, left winger, second striker and forward. In these games the striker acquires a role of greater collaboration in the creation in offensive phases, participating as a node in the game network with intermediation functions

Fomento del auto-aprendizaje y la adquisición de competencias transversales a través de video-tutoriales

En la asignatura de Informática Aplicada a la Traducción deben adquirirse las competencias de manejo de herramientas colaborativas, tareas de documentación y búsqueda de información entre otras. Para contribuir a la adquisición de estas competencias, así como para fomentar el auto-aprendizaje, hemos desarrollado una experiencia en la que, en base al uso de herramientas colaborativas, los alumnos diseñan, comparten y evalúan vídeo-tutoriales sobre algunas cuestiones teóricas o prácticas de la asignatura propuestas por los profesores. A través de los comentarios que estos vídeos reciben, tanto de los profesores como de sus propios compañeros, los alumnos pueden saber cuáles son los tutoriales que mejor les servirán para estudiar y desarrollar el trabajo exigido en la asignatura.In the subject named Computer studies applied to translation and interpretation, students have to acquire competences such as usage of collaborative tools, documentation and search of information tasks. With the aim of contribute to the acquisition of those competences as well as to promote the self-learning, we have developed an experience where, based on the use of collaborative tools where the students generate, share and evaluate video-tutorials on some theoretical or practical issues proposed by teachers. Through the comments sent by teachers and other students on these videos, the students can know which of them are more useful to study and develop the different tasks of the subject.Este trabajo ha sido parcialmente financiado por el 'Programa de Ayuda a los Grupos de Excelencia de la Fundación Séneca 04552/GERM/06'

Regular Consumption of Cocoa and Red Berries as a Strategy to Improve Cardiovascular Biomarkers via Modulation of Microbiota Metabolism in Healthy Aging Adults

The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of cocoa flavanols and red berry anthocyanins on cardiovascular biomarkers, such as homocysteine, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), nitric oxide (NO), flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD), blood pressure and lipid profile. Additionally, we aimed to ascertain their possible interactions with microbiota related metabolites, such as secondary bile acids (SBA), short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). A randomized, parallel-group study, single-blind for the research team, was performed on 60 healthy volunteers between the ages of 45 and 85, who consumed 2.5 g/day of cocoa powder (9.59 mg/day of total flavanols), 5 g/day of a red berry mixture (13.9 mg/day of total anthocyanins) or 7.5 g/day of a combination of both for 12 weeks. The group that had consumed cocoa showed a significant reduction in TMAO (p = 0.03) and uric acid (p = 0.01) levels in serum, accompanied by an increase in FMD values (p = 0.03) and total polyphenols. corrected by creatinine (p = 0.03) after the intervention. These latter values negatively correlated with the TMAO concentration (R = −0.57, p = 0.02). Additionally, we observed an increase in carbohydrate fermentation in the groups that had consumed cocoa (p = 0.04) and red berries (p = 0.04) between the beginning and the end of the intervention. This increase in carbohydrate fermentation was correlated with lower levels of TC/HDL ratio (p = 0.01), systolic (p = 0.01) and diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.01). In conclusion, our study showed a positive modulation of microbiota metabolism after a regular intake of cocoa flavanols and red berry anthocyanins that led to an improvement in cardiovascular function, especially in the group that consumed cocoa