Riqueza y variedad de las construcciones agrarias gallegas. Los molinos de agua en el municipio de Begonte, Lugo/España

During the research study carried out in Galicia in which we try to analyze the integration of the agricultural buildings in the landscape, we have found a fact that exceeds, by far, what we could imagine: "there are thousands of popular buildings inserted in the landscape". This fact complicates the work, stimulating it at the same time. The study of all and each one of the popular buildings in, Begonte could be the subject of more than a book. That is why we have focused only on the water mills, of which there are 21 buildings preserved in this village. This also shows us the huge potential for a new use of those agricultural buildings existing in Begonte. There is one company, at least, devoted to give Begonte's water mills a new use.Durante el trabajo de investigación llevado a cabo en Galicia, en el que tratamos de analizar la integración de las construcciones agrarias en el paisaje, nos hemos encontrado con una realidad que supera, con mucho, a lo que podía uno imaginar: "los millares de construcciones populares insertadas en el paisaje". Este hecho nos complica, a la vez que nos estimula, el trabajo. El estudio de todas y cada una de las construcciones populares de Begonte sería objeto de más de un libro. Por ello nos hemos centrado, tan sólo, en los molinos de agua, conservándose 21 construcciones en este municipio. Esto nos muestra también el enorme potencial de reutilización de construcciones agrarias que presenta Begonte. Existe, al menos, una empresa que se dedica a la reutilización de molinos de agua

JWST-TST DREAMS: Quartz Clouds in the Atmosphere of WASP-17b

Clouds are prevalent in many of the exoplanet atmospheres that have been observed to date. For transiting exoplanets, we know if clouds are present because they mute spectral features and cause wavelength-dependent scattering. While the exact composition of these clouds is largely unknown, this information is vital to understanding the chemistry and energy budget of planetary atmospheres. In this work, we observe one transit of the hot Jupiter WASP-17b with JWST's MIRI LRS and generate a transmission spectrum from 5-12 $\rm{\mu}$m. These wavelengths allow us to probe absorption due to the vibrational modes of various predicted cloud species. Our transmission spectrum shows additional opacity centered at 8.6 $\rm{\mu}$m, and detailed atmospheric modeling and retrievals identify this feature as SiO$_2$(s) (quartz) clouds. The SiO$_2$(s) clouds model is preferred at 3.5-4.2$\sigma$ versus a cloud-free model and at 2.6$\sigma$ versus a generic aerosol prescription. We find the SiO$_2$(s) clouds are comprised of small ${\sim}0.01$ $\rm{\mu}$m particles, which extend to high altitudes in the atmosphere. The atmosphere also shows a depletion of H$_2$O, a finding consistent with the formation of high-temperature aerosols from oxygen-rich species. This work is part of a series of studies by our JWST Telescope Scientist Team (JWST-TST), in which we will use Guaranteed Time Observations to perform Deep Reconnaissance of Exoplanet Atmospheres through Multi-instrument Spectroscopy (DREAMS).Comment: 19 pages, 7 figures, accepted for publication in ApJ

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

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Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

Hygrothermal conditions for the biological aging of sherry wine

The present work analyzed the hygrothermal environment of several prestigious warehouses where sherry wines of “Fino” and “Manzanilla” type are made. Through descriptive statistics, frequency histograms and psychrometric diagrams of temperature and relative humidity variations have been obtained. In addition, other factors such as the stability and uniformity of the interior environment have been quantified. The results showed significant temperature variations throughout the year (limit values of 5 °C and 31 °C), with a more stable relative humidity (between 60% and 90% for most of the year). Indoor conditions varied much more rapidly than in wineries for the aging of red wine, as a result of constant ventilation. Therefore, the annual average stability was 2.0 ± 0.8 °C per day and 0.14 ± 0.12 °C per hour. Vertical uniformity decreased in spring and summer, with stratification values close to 0.5 °C/m and 3% r.h./m. The monitored indoor environment is outside the comfort ranges described in the literature for extended periods of time (in the most extreme case, 96% of the time outside the recommended interval). For that reason, a reference psychrometric comfort diagram was proposed. Industrial relevance: For the first time, the hygrothermal behavior of several wineries producing high quality wines (very high scores in the oenological guides) was extensively analyzed. The results of the study, which include monthly comfort intervals, should be a very useful tool for the sherry wine industry, in order to control and ensure optimal development of the flor yeast film. It should also be taken into account for the correct design of new wineries or the rehabilitation of abandoned warehouses. © 2022 Elsevier Lt

Industrial Buildings With Zero Energy Consumption: Cathedral Warehouse for Sherry Wines

The industrial sector needs solutions and strategies that allow buildings to reduce their energy consumption and develop their daily business activities. This paper discusses the long-term monitoring measures of indoor thermal conditions in a warehouse with zero energy consumption. The objective is to promote the use of passive design strategies within the industrial sector by analyzing an example of the feasibility of achieving controlled environmental conditions with zero energy consumption. In total, more than a million data points were processed and analyzed in different periods of the year. Experimental measurements showed strong gradients in the vertical distribution of temperature, this being a key aspect of the general behavior of the indoor environment of the warehouse. A standard comparison variable was developed to quantify the monthly and daily evolution of vertical stratification of the air to explain in detail the thermal behavior of the warehouse throughout the year. The results showed the efficacy of the design of these constructions to mitigate the high temperatures typical in a Mediterranean-Oceanic climate. This example of ingenuity in passive design demonstrates how, by combining the right strategies, the desired conditions can be obtained without any energy consumption. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland