THE MAZE: Gamificando el concepto de identidad

The current work shows the design process, implementation and evaluation of the didactic unit "The Maze: Us and them", developed by members of the research group DHiGeCs of the Universidad de Barcelona. This is an implementation based on Gamification as a didactic strategy, whose thematic core are identity and difference, oriented to the Social Sciences subject and the work of social and civil competency. Its development has required to reinterpret historical materials from the point of view of the game, leading to think and debate about "Us and them", from a cohesive, tolerant with diversity and civic approach. With the Learning Management System called Classcraft as additional resource, game elements have complemented the educational practice activities, with which the students interact through personalized avatars.The significant learning acquired "inside the labyrinth" is remarkable by the excitement and enthusiasm to follow the rules of the game. The evaluation research carried out in different secondary schools has offered satisfactory results, highlighting an increase in motivation and commitment both by the students and the teachers involved.El presente trabajo expone el proceso de diseño, implementación y evaluación de la unidad didáctica «The Maze: Nosotros y ellos», elaborada por miembros del grupo de investigación DHiGeCs de la Universidad de Barcelona. Se trata de una aplicación basada en la Gamificación como estrategia didáctica y cuyos núcleos temáticos son la identidad y la diferencia, orientada a la asignatura de Ciencias Sociales y al trabajo de la competencia social y ciudadana. Su desarrollo ha requerido la reinterpretación de materiales históricos desde la óptica del juego, invitando a la reflexión y al debate sobre el «Nosotros y ellos», desde un punto de vista cohesionador, cívico y tolerante con la diversidad. Con el Learning Management System llamado Classcraft como recurso adicional, se han incorporado elementos de juego a las actividades propias de la práctica educativa, con los que el alumnado interactúa a través de avatares personalizados. El aprendizaje significativo que se consigue “dentro del laberinto” es destacable por la emoción y el entusiasmo de seguir las normas del juego. La investigación evaluativa realizada en diferentes centros de educación secundaria ha ofrecido unos resultados satisfactorios, destacando un incremento en la motivación y el compromiso, tanto por parte del alumnado como del profesorado implicado

Nonionizing electromagnetic field: A promising alternative for growing control yeast

In the food industry, some fungi are considered to be common spoilage microorganisms which reduce the shelf life of products. To avoid this outcome, different technologies are being developed to control their growth. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) have been used to combat bacterial growth, but there are few studies on yeasts and their possible action mechanisms. For this reason, we studied the effect of EMF between 1 to 5.9 GHz bands on the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast and observed that all the frequencies of the band used cause the reduction of the viability of this yeast. In addition, we observed that the distance between the antenna and the sample is an important factor to consider to control the growing yeast. By using transmission electron microscopy, we found that the EMF caused a loss of continuity of the yeast cell membrane. Therefore, EMF may be used as a control method for yeast growth.Fil: Riffo, Byron. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; ChileFil: Henríquez, Consuelo. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; ChileFil: Chávez, Renato. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; ChileFil: Peña, Rubén. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; ChileFil: Sangorrin, Marcela Paula. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Patagonia Norte. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos, Biotecnología y Energías Alternativas. Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos, Biotecnología y Energías Alternativas; ArgentinaFil: Gil Duran, Carlos. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; ChileFil: Rodríguez, Arturo. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; ChileFil: Ganga, María Angélica. Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Chil

La imagen y la narrativa como herramientas para el abordaje psicosocial en escenarios de violencia. Municipios de Valledupar, Chimichagua y La Jagua de Ibirico.

En el diplomado de acompañamiento psicosocial en escenarios de violencias, inicialmente se hizo un abordaje desde los conceptos y dimensiones que implican toda la comprensión teórica para comprender las situaciones relacionadas con las victimas desde un punto histórico y que siguen latentes en ciertas situaciones. Se utiliza la herramienta foto voz, como instrumento para la construir historia de vividas dolorosas con personas víctimas del conflicto vivido en nuestro país, donde a través del relato se puede promover nuevas estrategias de auto perspicacia y re significación de situaciones Victimizantes, que generaron dolor y sufrimientos, con las cuales el individuo reconocen otras capacidades para salir adelante, desarrollan nuevos proyectos de vida dignificantes y de calidad. Desde su realidad partiendo desde el hecho violento. Dentro de los ejercicios propuestos se encuentra el análisis de relatos de vida, que nos ofrece la guía, para el desarrollo de este análisis, las cuales son historias reales vividas dentro del conflicto armado; estableciendo un escenario de análisis y reflexión de la intervención y acción psicosocial. Donde se proponen estrategias en solución de la misma. Finalmente se aborda el caso de los pobladores de Pandurí, donde se logra identificar ciertos aspectos relacionados con esta situación, como los emergentes psicosociales, también se diseñan estrategias de apoyo y de intervención en crisis, para darle una buena orientación, y de la misma forma encontrar habilidades sociales que ayuden a la mitigación del problema. A través del siguiente trabajo, se busca fortificar a los estudiantes de psicología, aptitudes y contenidos personales, y de esa misma manera, profesionales, que aprueben una óptica reflexiva frente a los diversos fenómenos ocurridos en la sociedad, que se desembocan del conflicto armado en Colombia, como respuesta a esta dura situación o realidad, que ha sucedido a través de los tiempos y están sujetos dentro del marco del post conflicto; de esta misma manera, la alineación y edificación de futuros profesionales que posean la facultad adecuada para abordar, analizar y actuar a través desde los distintos enfoques narrativos, y puedan desenvolverse en diversos entornos y situaciones conflictivas. Esta es la intención que busca la Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD) para la formación académica de sus profesionales con relación al tema del post conflicto en Colombia.In the course of psychosocial accompaniment in scenarios of violence, initially an approach was made from the concepts and dimensions that imply all the theoretical understanding to understand the situations related to the victims from a historical point and that remain latent in certain situations. The photo voice tool is used as an instrument to build a history of painful experiences with people who have been victims of the conflict in our country, where through the story we can promote new strategies of self-perception and re-meaning of victimizing situations, which generated pain and sufferings, with which the individual recognizes other capacities to get ahead, develop new dignifying and quality life projects. From his reality starting from the violent fact. Within the proposed exercises is the analysis of life stories, taken from the book, that offers us the guide for the development of the analysis, real stories lived within the armed conflict; setting a stage of analysis and reflection of the intervention and psychosocial action. Where strategies are proposed in solution of it. Finally, the case of the residents of Pandurí is addressed, where it is possible to identify certain aspects related to this situation, such as the psychosocial emergencies, strategies of support and intervention in crisis are also designed, to give it a good orientation, and in the same way find social skills that help mitigate the problem. Through the following work, it seeks to strengthen students of psychology, skills and personal content, and in the same way, professionals who approve a reflective approach to the various phenomena that have occurred in society, which lead to the armed conflict in Colombia, as a response to this harsh situation or reality, which has happened through the times and are subject to the post-conflict framework; in the same way, the alignment and construction of future professionals who have the right faculty to approach, analyze and act through different narrative approaches, and can be developed in diverse environments and conflicting situations. This is the intention sought by the National Open and Distance University (UNAD) for the academic training of its professionals in relation to the post-conflict issue in Colombia

Catastro y georreferenciación de la red de acueducto de la ciudad de Armenia

Dado que el país se encuentra en un proceso de mejoramiento de todas las entidades estatales, los servicios públicos domiciliarios se han convertido en una de las principales prioridades del gobierno nacional y es por esto que el PLAN MAESTRO DE ACUEDUCTO ha sido adoptado por las Empresas Públicas de Armenia (EPA), con el propósito de ser utilizado como una herramienta eficaz para la actualización de todas las redes de distribución de agua potable, ya que es un requisito de ley indispensable (Resolución 1096 noviembre 17 2000) para todas las empresas prestadoras de servicios públicos del estadoIntroducción 12 1. Tema 13 2. Problema 14 3. Justificación 15 4. Objetivos 16 4.1 Objetivos Generales 16 4.2 Objetivos Específicos 16 5. Empresas públicas de Armenia 17 5.1 Ambientación y reseña 17 5.2 Marco Referencial 17 5.3 Marco Legal 18 5.4 Marco Teórico 22 5.5 Especificaciones Técnicas 26 6. Metodología 28 7. Catastro y georreferenciación 29 7.1 Catastro de Redes 29 7.2 Georreferenciación 29 7.3 Fase de Inspección 32 7.4 Fase de Referenciación 33 7.5 Fase de Dibujo e Informe 33 7.6 Fase de Georreferenciación 34 7.7 Presentación Carteras de Campo 35 8. Consolidado 36PregradoTecnólogo en Topografí

The dynamic assembly of distinct RNA polymerase I complexes modulates rDNA transcription

Cell growth requires synthesis of ribosomal RNA by RNA polymerase I (Pol I). Binding of initiation factor Rrn3 activates Pol I, fostering recruitment to ribosomal DNA promoters. This fundamental process must be precisely regulated to satisfy cell needs at any time. We present in vivo evidence that, when growth is arrested by nutrient deprivation, cells induce rapid clearance of Pol I-Rrn3 complexes, followed by the assembly of inactive Pol I homodimers. This dual repressive mechanism reverts upon nutrient addition, thus restoring cell growth. Moreover, Pol I dimers also form after inhibition of either ribosome biogenesis or protein synthesis. Our mutational analysis, based on the electron cryomicroscopy structures of monomeric Pol I alone and in complex with Rrn3, underscores the central role of subunits A43 and A14 in the regulation of differential Pol I complexes assembly and subsequent promoter association.The project was supported by grant BFU2013-48374-P of the Spanish MINECO and by the Ramón Areces Foundation. O.G. held a research contract under the Ramón y Cajal program of the Spanish MINECO (RYC-2011-07967). IRB Barcelona is the recipient of a Severo Ochoa Award of Excellence from the Spanish MINECO.Peer reviewe

IMA genome - F14 : Draft genome sequences of Penicillium roqueforti, Fusarium sororula, Chrysoporthe puriensis, and Chalaropsis populi

Draft genomes of Penicillium roqueforti, Fusarium sororula, Chalaropsis populi, and Chrysoporthe puriensis are presented. Penicillium roqueforti is a model fungus for genetics, physiological and metabolic studies, as well as for biotechnological applications. Fusarium sororula and Chrysoporthe puriensis are important tree pathogens, and Chalaropsis populi is a soilborne root-pathogen. The genome sequences presented here thus contribute towards a better understanding of both the pathogenicity and biotechnological potential of these species.The University of Pretoria, the Department of Science and Technology (DST)/National Research Foundation (NRF) Centre of Excellence in Tree Health Biotechnology (CTHB), South Africa, the Tree Protection Co-operative Programme (TPCP), the National Research Foundation and the DST-NRF SARChI chair in Fungal Genomics.http://www.imafungus.orgam2022BiochemistryForestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI)GeneticsMicrobiology and Plant Patholog

Ibero-American Consensus on Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners: Safety, Nutritional Aspects and Benefits in Food and Beverages

International scientific experts in food, nutrition, dietetics, endocrinology, physical activity, paediatrics, nursing, toxicology and public health met in Lisbon on 2-4 July 2017 to develop a Consensus on the use of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) as substitutes for sugars and other caloric sweeteners. LNCS are food additives that are broadly used as sugar substitutes to sweeten foods and beverages with the addition of fewer or no calories. They are also used in medicines, health-care products, such as toothpaste, and food supplements. The goal of this Consensus was to provide a useful, evidence-based, point of reference to assist in efforts to reduce free sugars consumption in line with current international public health recommendations. Participating experts in the Lisbon Consensus analysed and evaluated the evidence in relation to the role of LNCS in food safety, their regulation and the nutritional and dietary aspects of their use in foods and beverages. The conclusions of this Consensus were: (1) LNCS are some of the most extensively evaluated dietary constituents, and their safety has been reviewed and confirmed by regulatory bodies globally including the World Health Organisation, the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Food Safety Authority; (2) Consumer education, which is based on the most robust scientific evidence and regulatory processes, on the use of products containing LNCS should be strengthened in a comprehensive and objective way; (3) The use of LNCS in weight reduction programmes that involve replacing caloric sweeteners with LNCS in the context of structured diet plans may favour sustainable weight reduction. Furthermore, their use in diabetes management programmes may contribute to a better glycaemic control in patients, albeit with modest results. LNCS also provide dental health benefits when used in place of free sugars; (4) It is proposed that foods and beverages with LNCS could be included in dietary guidelines as alternative options to products sweetened with free sugars; (5) Continued education of health professionals is required, since they are a key source of information on issues related to food and health for both the general population and patients. With this in mind, the publication of position statements and consensus documents in the academic literature are extremely desirable

Minimal Symptom Expression' in Patients With Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody-Positive Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Treated With Eculizumab

The efficacy and tolerability of eculizumab were assessed in REGAIN, a 26-week, phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive (AChR+) refractory generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), and its open-label extension

Measurement of t(t)over-bar normalised multi-differential cross sections in pp collisions at root s=13 TeV, and simultaneous determination of the strong coupling strength, top quark pole mass, and parton distribution functions

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