53 research outputs found
The translation of humor in dubbing: the case of Woody Allen
Este Trabajo de Fin de Grado está basado en la traducción del humor en algunas de las películas de Woody Allen, y se desarrolla a través de un detallado análisis comparativo de ambas versiones, la original en Inglés y la doblada al Castellano procedentes de las muestras escogidas. Este proyecto también pretende analizar los diversos procedimientos de traducción llevados a cabo en cada una de las partes seleccionadas de las versiones dobladas y averiguar si esas técnicas han evolucionado con el paso del tiempo, partiendo del hecho de que dichas películas pertenecen a distintas décadas (1970 y del año 2000 en adelante). Las partes de los guiones analizadas se clasifican de acuerdo con el tipo de humor que representan, y son descritas en base a factores determinantes en el proceso de la traducción como son la cultura, el contexto, la intencionalidad y los condicionantes lingüísticos, visuales y sonoros.Departamento de Filología InglesaGrado en Estudios Inglese
La enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria : Propuesta Curricular desde un enfoque plurilingüe
El presente Trabajo Fin de Máster parte de las determinaciones educativas actuales que giran en torno a la promoción del plurilingüismo en los distintos niveles de enseñanza obligatoria, permitiendo que los estudiantes desarrollen la competencia comunicativa plurilingüe e intercultural. Siendo el desarrollo de esta competencia fruto de la inmersión en y por contextos plurilingües de educación formal, no formal e informal, y ante la incipiente necesidad social de comunicarse en varias lenguas, centramos la atención en la etapa particular de la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, para la que diseñamos una propuesta curricular integradora que contempla los componentes de planificación imprescindibles para el tratamiento conjunto y efectivo de Lenguas extranjeras en las aulas. Su proceso de elaboración suscita reflexiones que se exponen en las conclusiones del Trabajo, a modo de orientaciones y pautas susceptibles de tomarse en cuenta en los procedimientos para el diseño curricular plurilingüe.
Palabras clave: Educación plurilingüe, Competencia comunicativa plurilingüe e intercultural, Lenguas Extranjeras, Currículo, Instrumento de planificación curricular.
This Master’s Final Project has been developed from the current educational determinations regarding plurilingualism within the different levels in Compulsory Education, enabling the students to develop the communicative plurilingual and intercultural competence. Considering the development of this competence as a result of immersion and plurilingual contexts in formal, non-formal and informal education, and given the arising social need for communication in several languages, we focus our attention on the Secondary Education stage, for which we design an integrated curricular proposal taking into account the essential planning components for the combinative and effective treatment of foreign languages at schools. Its creation process entails reflections that are exposed in the conclusions of this work, aiming at serving as a guide and to provide some keys required in the procedures for plurilingual curricular design.
Key words: Plurilingual Education, Plurilingual and Intercultural Competence, Foreign Languages, Curriculum, Lesson Plan.Departamento de Didáctica de la Lengua y LiteraturaMáster en Profesor de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Enseñanzas de Idioma
Distinct disease-sensitive GABAergic neurons in the perirhinal cortex of Alzheimer's mice and patients
Neuronal loss is the best neuropathological substrate that correlates with cortical atrophy and dementia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Defective GABAergic neuronal functions may lead to cortical network hyperactivity and aberrant neuronal oscilla-tions and in consequence, generate a detrimental alteration in memory processes. In this study, using immunohistochemical and stereological approaches, we report that the two major and non-overlapping groups of inhibitory interneurons (SOM-cells and PV-cells) displayed distinct vulnerability in the perirhinal cortex of APP/PS1 mice and AD patients. SOM-positive neurons were notably sensitive and exhibited a dramatic decrease in the perirhinal cortex of 6-month-old transgenic mice (57% and 61% in areas 36 and 35, respectively) and, most importantly, in AD patients (91% in Braak V–VI cases). In addition, this interneuron degenerative process seems to occur in parallel, and closely related, with the progression of the amyloid pathol-ogy. However, the population expressing PV was unaffected in APP/PS1 mice while in AD brains suffered a pronounced and significant loss (69%). As a key component of cortico-hippocampal networks, the perirhinal cortex plays an important role in memory processes, especially in familiarity-based memory recognition. Therefore, disrupted functional connectivity of this cortical region, as a result of the early SOM and PV neurodegeneration, might contribute to the altered brain rhythms and cognitive failures observed in the initial clinical phase of AD patients. Finally, these findings highlight the failure of amyloidogenic AD models to fully recapitulate the selective neuronal degeneration occurring in humans.Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCiii) de España y fondos FEDER de la Unión Europea. PI18/01557 y PI18/01556Consejería de Economía, Innovación, Ciencia y Empleo, Junta de Andalucía. Proyecto de Excelencia CTS-2035Universidad de Málaga. PPIT.UMA.B1.2017/2
AA-NAT, MT1 and MT2 Correlates with Cancer Stem-Like Cell Markers in Colorectal Cancer: Study of the Influence of Stage and p53 Status of Tumors
The characterization of colon cancer stem cells (CSCs) may help to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. p53 loss increases the pool of CSCs in colorectal cancer (CRC). Recent reports suggest that the oncostatic effects of melatonin could be related to its ability to kill CSCs. Although there are no data linking the loss of p53 function and melatonin synthesis or signaling in cancer, melatonin does activate the p53 tumor-suppressor pathway in this disease. In this work, we analyze whether the expression of melatonin synthesis and signaling genes are related to the expression of CSC markers and the implication of p53 status in samples from patients with CRC. Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AA-NAT), MT1, and MT2 expression decreased in tumor samples versus normal mucosa samples in mutated p53 (mtp53) tumors versus those with wild-type p53 (wtp53). Further, AA-NAT and MT2 expression were lower in advanced stages of the disease in wtp53 tumors. On the contrary, CD44 and CD66c expression was higher in tumor versus normal mucosa in wtp53 tumors. Additionally, CD44 expression was higher in advanced stages of the disease regardless of the p53 status. Patients with CD44highCD66chigh and wtp53 tumors in advanced stages showed low expression of AA-NAT and MT2 in wtp53 tumors. These results could indicate a possible interaction of these pathways in CRC.This research was supported by grants from the Consejería de Salud de la Junta de Andalucía (PI-0677-2013). Josefa León acknowledges sponsorship from the Servicio Andaluz de Salud “Nicolás Monardes” program
Transgenic Mouse Models of Alzheimer’s Disease: An Integrative Analysis
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) constitutes the most prominent form of dementia among elderly individuals worldwide. Disease modeling using murine transgenic mice was first initiated thanks to the discovery of heritable mutations in amyloid precursor protein (APP) and presenilins (PS) genes. However, due to the repeated failure of translational applications from animal models to human patients, along with the recent advances in genetic susceptibility and our current understanding on disease biology, these models have evolved over time in an attempt to better reproduce the complexity of this devastating disease and improve their applicability. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview about the major pathological elements of human AD (plaques, tauopathy, synaptic damage, neuronal death, neuroinflammation and glial dysfunction), discussing the knowledge that available mouse models have provided about the mechanisms underlying human disease. Moreover, we highlight the pros and cons of current models, and the revolution offered by the concomitant use of transgenic mice and omics technologies that may lead to a more rapid improvement of the present modeling batterThis research was funded by INSTITUTO DE SALUD CARLOS III (ISCiii) of Spain, cofinanced by FEDER funds from European Union, through grants PI21/00915 (to AG) and PI21/00914 (to JV); by JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA CONSEJERÍA DE ECONOMÍA Y CONOCIMIENTO through grants UMA18-FEDERJA-211 (to AG), UMA20-FEDERJA-104 (to IMG), P18-RT-2233 (to AG) and US-1262734 (to JV) co-financed by Programa Operativo FEDER 2014–2020 and CONSEJERIA DE SALUD grant PI-0276-2018 (to JAGL); by SPANISH MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION grant PID2019-108911RA-100 (to DBV), BEATRIZ GALINDO PROGRAM BAGAL18/00052 (to DBV), Alzheimer Association AARG-22-928219 (to DBV), grant PID2019-107090RA-100 (to IMG) and RAMON Y CAJAL PROGRAM RYC-2017-21879 (to IMG); and by MALAGA UNIVERSITY grant B1-2019_07 (to ESM), grant B1-2020_04 (to JAGL), grant B1-2019_06 (to IMG) and NASARD grant 27565 2018 (to IMG). M.M.-O. held a predoctoral contract from Malaga University, J.J.F.-V. held a postdoctoral contract from Malaga University, and E.S.-M. a postdoctoral contract (DOC_00251) from Junta de Andalucia. Partial funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga
A data mining based clinical decision support system for survival in lung cancer
Background:
A clinical decision support system (CDSS) has been designed to predict the outcome (overall survival) by extracting and analyzing information from routine clinical activity as a complement to clinical guidelines in lung cancer patients.
Materials and methods:
Prospective multicenter data from 543 consecutive (2013–2017) lung cancer patients with 1167 variables were used for development of the CDSS. Data Mining analyses were based on the XGBoost and Generalized Linear Models algorithms. The predictions from guidelines and the CDSS proposed were compared.
Results:
Overall, the highest (> 0.90) areas under the receiver-operating characteristics curve AUCs for predicting survival were obtained for small cell lung cancer patients. The AUCs for predicting survival using basic items included in the guidelines were mostly below 0.70 while those obtained using the CDSS were mostly above 0.70. The vast majority of comparisons between the guideline and CDSS AUCs were statistically significant (p < 0.05). For instance, using the guidelines, the AUC for predicting survival was 0.60 while the predictive power of the CDSS enhanced the AUC up to 0.84 (p = 0.0009). In terms of histology, there was only a statistically significant difference when comparing the AUCs of small cell lung cancer patients (0.96) and all lung cancer patients with longer (≥ 18 months) follow up (0.80; p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
The CDSS successfully showed potential for enhancing prediction of survival. The CDSS could assist physicians in formulating evidence-based management advice in patients with lung cancer, guiding an individualized discussion according to prognosis.Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI16/02104Junta de Andalucía PIN-0476-2017Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad FPAP13-1E-242
Animal and Cellular Models of Alzheimer’s Disease: Progress, Promise, and Future Approaches
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease affecting over 45 million people worldwide. Transgenic mouse models have made remarkable contributions toward clarifying the pathophysiological mechanisms behind the clinical manifestations of AD. However, the limited ability of these in vivo models to accurately replicate the biology of the human disease have precluded the translation of promising preclinical therapies to the clinic. In this review, we highlight several major pathogenic mechanisms of AD that were discovered using transgenic mouse models. Moreover, we discuss the shortcomings of current animal models and the need to develop reliable models for the sporadic form of the disease, which accounts for the majority of AD cases, as well as human cellular models to improve success in translating results into human treatments.Peer reviewe
GEM Colombia: estudio de la actividad empresarial en 2017
GEM es un proyecto de investigación ejecutado por un consorcio internacional de investigadores con el fin de monitorear la actividad emprendedora en diversos países. Para el 2017 el proyecto contó con representantes de más de 73 países de los cinco continentes. El estudio GEM Colombia 2017-2018 presenta los resultados obtenidos al analizar la valoración de la actividad emprendedora del país desde la percepción del ciudadano común —bien sea emprendedor o no— y desde la perspectiva de los expertos en la temática, con base en los resultados de los últimos cinco años y en comparación con los resultados de economías similares a nivel mundial
Socialización escolar : procesos, experiencias y trayectos
En los artículos que forman parte de este libro se despliega un conjunto de temas, problemas y debates que, en un primer momento, se hicieron presentes entre el equipo coordinador del libro y que luego fueron compartidos con los investigadores miembros del Grupo de Trabajo "Juventudes, Infancias: Políticas, Culturas e Instituciones Sociales" (GT) del Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO). En tal sentido, el propósito de la compilación consiste en aportar a la actualización de un área o campo que, desde sus inicios, fue y es pensado por las ciencias sociales: la escuela y los sistemas educativos. Sin embargo, en los últimos años, el campo de estudios sobre la escuela se ha diversificado y especializado, encontrando nuevos objetos de estudio y ampliando los ya existentes, al tiempo que los temas y problemas educativos se hablan y debaten por toda la sociedad
Association Between Preexisting Versus Newly Identified Atrial Fibrillation and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) may exist before or occur early in the course of pulmonary embolism (PE). We determined the PE outcomes based on the presence and timing of AF. Methods and Results Using the data from a multicenter PE registry, we identified 3 groups: (1) those with preexisting AF, (2) patients with new AF within 2 days from acute PE (incident AF), and (3) patients without AF. We assessed the 90-day and 1-year risk of mortality and stroke in patients with AF, compared with those without AF (reference group). Among 16 497 patients with PE, 792 had preexisting AF. These patients had increased odds of 90-day all-cause (odds ratio [OR], 2.81; 95% CI, 2.33-3.38) and PE-related mortality (OR, 2.38; 95% CI, 1.37-4.14) and increased 1-year hazard for ischemic stroke (hazard ratio, 5.48; 95% CI, 3.10-9.69) compared with those without AF. After multivariable adjustment, preexisting AF was associated with significantly increased odds of all-cause mortality (OR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.57-2.32) but not PE-related mortality (OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 0.85-2.66). Among 16 497 patients with PE, 445 developed new incident AF within 2 days of acute PE. Incident AF was associated with increased odds of 90-day all-cause (OR, 2.28; 95% CI, 1.75-2.97) and PE-related (OR, 3.64; 95% CI, 2.01-6.59) mortality but not stroke. Findings were similar in multivariable analyses. Conclusions In patients with acute symptomatic PE, both preexisting AF and incident AF predict adverse clinical outcomes. The type of adverse outcomes may differ depending on the timing of AF onset.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
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