Realización del mantenimiento correctivo de las instalaciones de señalización y elementos asociados para el tramo Barcelona - Figueras, de la Línea de Alta Velocidad Madrid - Zaragoza - Barcelona - Frontera Francesa

El presente proyecto tiene como finalidad desarrollar en detalle tanto los recursos de material como de personal necesarios para los trabajos de mantenimiento correctivo de una instalación ferroviaria de alta velocidad dotada del Sistema de Gestión del Tráfico Ferroviario Europeo (European Railway Management System – ERTMS) como es el tramo Barcelona Sants – Figueras de la Línea de Alta Velocidad Madrid – Zaragoza – Barcelona – Figueras - Frontera Francesa que transcurre por la Comunidad Autónoma de Cataluña entre las provincias de Barcelona y Gerona, donde la seguridad de la circulación, es decir, la de sus usuarios prima por encima de todo. Para esto se explicará qué es el Sistema ERTMS y su aplicación en el tramo citado para finalmente centrarnos en la gestión de los recursos humanos y materiales para proporcionar un mantenimiento correctivo excelente en tales instalaciones. Para el diseño de este proyecto, explorando los equipos comerciales disponibles en el mercado y valorando las especificaciones solicitadas para el tramo a estudiar, se han adoptado como solución los equipos de Bombardier Rail Control & Solutions por lo que en adelante nos referiremos a los éstos por su referencia comercial EBI (European Bombardier Investments).Ingeniería Técnica en Electrónic

Evaluating the institutionalisation of diversity outreach in top universities worldwide

The participation of diverse demographics in higher education has risen over the last halfcentury; meanwhile, different political and social tiers have been assigning a more active role to institutions in terms of equality and social justice. This change in circumstances has led to the roll out of processes to institutionalise diversity outreach. This study was conducted for the clear purpose of assessing the current institutionalisation status of diversity outreach in 127 key universities from the Academic Ranking of World Universities based on the opinions of diversity outreach managers and the information published on institutional websites, in turn measuring compliance with various indicators. A qualitative analysis of the institutional statements, the goals sought through strategic plans and the definitions of diversity itself was also conducted. The evidence reveals the early stage of the institutionalisation process in universities on account of the low percentage obtained for the proposed indicators. Furthermore, the study failed to exhibit significant differences in this process in terms of the institutional ownership or position held in the ranking; however, more prominent progress was noted in the North-American region when geographical differences were taken into account, likely as a result of the historical background in the advocacy for equal opportunities. Lastly, a change of approach to the conceptualisation of diversity is suggested in favour of equality and social justice.This study was supported by the Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, State Plan for R&D (Grant number EDU2017-82862-R)

Luxación traumática de cadera en una niña de 6 años producida tras mecanismo lesional infrecuente

La luxación traumática de cadera en la infancia es una rara situación en urgencies. Presentamos un caso de luxación traumática posterolateral de cadera izquierda en una niña de 6 años. El mecanismo lesional, poco frecuente, al caer otro niño sobre su espalda. El tratamiento consistión en reducción cerrada bajo anestesia general e inmovilización de la cadera. Después de 36 meses, el resultado anatómico y funcional es bueno. Las posibles lesions asociadas incluyen fracturas y lesión neurovascular, por lo cual la necrosis avascular y la enfermedad degenerative de la articulación son potenciales secuelas. El óptimo tratamiento debe consistir en la inmediata reducción de la luxación, para reducer el riesgo de necrosis avascular.We present a case of posterolateral traumatic dislocation of the left hip in a six year old girl. The mechanism of injury is rare; another child felt on her back. Treatment consists on closed reduction under general anesthesia and immobilization of the hip. After thirty-six months atomical and functional result of the hip were good. Potential associated injuries include fractures and neurovascular injury, whereas avascular necrosis and degenerative joint disease are potential sequels. Optimal treatment should be immediate reduction of the dislocated hip in order to minimize the risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head

Tsunami hazard at the Western Mediterranean Spanish coast from seismic sources

Spain represents an important part of the tourism sector in theWestern Mediterranean, which has been affected in the past by tsunamis. Although the tsunami risk at the Spanish coasts is not the highest of the Mediterranean, the necessity of tsunami risk mitigation measures should not be neglected. In the Mediterranean area, Spain is exposed to two different tectonic environments with contrasting characteristics. On one hand, the Alboran Basin characterised by transcurrent and transpressive tectonics and, on the other hand, the North Algerian fold and thrust belt, characterised by compressive tectonics. A set of 22 seismic tsunamigenic sources has been used to estimate the tsunami threat over the Spanish Mediterranean coast of the Iberian peninsula and the Balearic Islands. Maximum wave elevation maps and tsunami travel times have been computed by means of numerical modelling and we have obtained estimations of threat levels for each source over the Spanish coast. The sources on the Western edge of North Algeria are the most dangerous, due to their threat to the South-Eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and to theWestern Balearic Islands. In general, the Northern Algerian sources pose a greater risk to the Spanish coast than the Alboran Sea sources, which only threaten the peninsular coast. In the Iberian Peninsula, the Spanish provinces of Almeria and Murcia are the most exposed, while all the Balearic Islands can be affected by the North Algerian sources with probable severe damage, specially the islands of Ibiza and Minorca. The results obtained in this work are useful to plan future regional and local warning systems, as well as to set the priority areas to conduct research on detailed tsunami risk

SmartCAMPP - Smartphone-based Continuous Authentication leveraging Motion sensors with Privacy Preservation

Continuous Authentication (Ca) Approaches Are Attracting Attention Due To The Explosion Of Available Sensors From Iot Devices Such As Smartphones. However, A Critical Privacy Concern Arises When Ca Data Is Outsourced. Data From Motion Sensors May Reveal Users&#34 Private Issues. Despite The Need For Ca In Smartphones, No Previous Work Has Explored How To Tackle This Matter Leveraging Motion Sensors In A Privacy-Preserving Way. In This Work, A Mechanism Dubbed Smartcampp Is Proposed To Achieve Ca Based On Gyroscope And Accelerometer Data. Format-Preserving Encryption Techniques Are Applied To Privately Outsource Them. Our Results Show The Suitability Of The Proposed Scheme, Featuring Of Accuracy While Taking 5.12 Ms. Of Computation For Authenticating Each User. Interestingly, The Use Of Cryptography Does Not Lead To A Significant Impact As Compared To A Non-Privacy-Preserving MechanismThis work was partially supported by Spanish MINECO, AEI and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through grants TIN2017-84844-C2-1-R (COPCIS) and PID2019-111429RBC21 (ODIO); by Comunidad de Madrid (Spain) through grant P2018/TCS-4566-CM (CYNAMON), co-funded with ERDF, and also jointly with Univ. Carlos III de Madrid, grant CAVTIONS-CM-UC3M. Lorena González and José María de Fuentes would like to thank the Excellence Program for University Researchers. Luis Hernández-Álvarez would like to thank CSIC Project 202050E304 (CASDiM)

Male perpetrators of intimate partner violence against women: A Spanish typology

approaches in research of intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) have been discussed on the basis of their validity and applicability in professional practice; yet, most of the published studies on offender typologies are limited due to the use of relatively small, non-representative samples. The current study explored typologies of IPVAW perpetrators in a large-scale representative Spanish sample (N = 9,731 cases extracted from the Comprehensive Monitoring System of Gender-Based Violence Cases; VioGén System), according to classic batterer typologies proposed by Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart (1994). To this end, the risk factors measured by the most extended Spanish police recidivism risk assessment tool (Valoración Policial del Riesgo; VPR) were used as clustering variables. Multiple correspondence analyses revealed the appropriateness of a bi-dimensional model to conceptualize IPVAW offender typologies. Our four-group solution may be described based on the levels of instability and antisociality of IPVAW offenders, as objectively measured by VPR5.0 risk indicators. Statistically significant differences between the IPVAW suggested typologies were found on all indicators, except for the presence of perpetrators younger than 24 years old and the presence of bidirectional intimate partner violence, which were equally distributed across the four groups. High Instability/Low Antisociality (HiLa) and High Instability/High Antisociality (HiHa) individuals shared most risk indicators related to the aggressor's psychological instability; whereas HiHa and Low Instability/High Antisociality (LiHa) men endorsed more antisociality indicators than statistically expected. The Low Instability/Low Antisociality group (LiLa) was characterized by the less presence VPR risk indicators. Although the four subtypes identified in our study resembled classic typologies, we propose a new subtype, with high levels of instability and antisociality (i.e., HiHa). This work contributes to existing knowledge of the heterogeneity of these men, by providing useful typologies that can help inform prevention and treatment

Detector de banda ultraancha en tecnología microstrip hasta 40 GHz

Detectors designing is a key aspect for the development of the new millimeter wave systems. In this paper two detectors in microstrip technology are presented. They use zero bias Schottky diodes to detect signals from low frequency to 40 GHz. High sensibility, flat frequency response and ultrabroadband are the main features of these designs. They are also cheap and easy to mount because they have been built using microstrip technology. This paper explains most technological questions which must be taken into account to design such detectors

Consideraciones sobre el montaje de conectores para optimizar su respuesta en bandas milimétricas

Connectors are essential in many circuits to communicate with exterior world. When working in millimeter wave frequencies, connectors require very tight tolerances and being mounted exactly in the correct way. Main problems which use to appear when working with millimeter wave connectors have been collected in this article. Besides that, some basic guidelines to get optimal connector performance are given. To illustrate how these advices can improve connector operation, they have been used in a real case

Diseño y desarrollo de un laboratorio virtual de aplicaciones industriales con láser

El objetivo de este trabajo es el diseño y desarrollo de un laboratorio virtual de aplicaciones industriales de los láseres de potencia. La posibilidad de utilizar modelos de simulación con una determinada gestión del conocimiento para facilitar la realización de experimentos prácticos en asignaturas relacionadas con las aplicaciones industriales del láser, así como para el adiestramiento del cuadro técnico de estos sistemas puede ser muy ventajoso con vistas a la reducción del tiempo, recursos y coste del entrenamiento. Si estos modelos son accesibles a través de internet la ventaja se multiplica, ya que esta característica flexibiliza el procedimiento de aprendizaje al eliminar las restricciones espacio-temporales del proceso de instrucción haciendo posible y facilitando su uso tanto en asignaturas de titulaciones oficiales de impartidas en la ETSII-UPM como en la colaboración en la formación técnica entre organizaciones punteras del área de la tecnología láser de diferentes países