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    La transposición de la Directiva de Servicios en la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón

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    El presente trabajo analiza la incorporación al Derecho aragonés de la Directiva 2006/123/CE y de la legislación estatal básica de transposición (transversal y sectorial), mediante la elaboración por la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón, al amparo de sus competencias, de su propia normativa «Ómnibus».This paper analyses the incorporation of Directive 2006/123/EC and basic national implementing legislation (transversal and sectoral) into Aragonese Law through the «Omnibus» regulations drawn up by the region of Aragon by virtue of its own competencies

    Viral metagenomics reveals persistent as well as dietary acquired viruses in Antarctic fur seals.

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    Viruses linked to animals inhabiting Antarctic latitudes remain poorly studied. Remote environments hosting large pinniped populations may be prone to exposure of immunologically naïve animals to new infectious agents due to increasing human presence or introduction of new animal species. Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) inhabiting the Western Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are challenged because of climate change and increased anthropogenic activity. In the present study, the fecal and serum virome of A. gazella was characterized by applying target enrichment next generation sequencing. The resulting viromes were dominated by CRESS-DNA sequences. Viruses known to infect vertebrate and invertebrate hosts were also observed in fecal samples. Fur seal picornavirus was present in all the fecal pools studied suggesting it is a prevalent virus in these species. Six different viruses presenting similarities with previously described A. gazella viruses or other otariids and mammal viruses were identified as potential new A. gazella viruses. Also, diet-derived viruses such as crustacean viruses were present in fecal content. Penguin viruses, but not fish viruses, were also detected. Obtained results contribute to a better understanding of the viral community present in these species, which is relevant for its conservation

    Investigating beetle communities in and around entry points can improve surveillance at national and international scale

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    Beetles are commonly moved among continents with international trade. Baited traps set up in and around entry points are commonly used to increase chances of early-detection of incoming species and complement visual inspections. A still underestimated benefit of this surveillance approach is the high number and diversity of collected bycatch species. In this study, we exploited a multiyear surveillance program carried out with baited traps at five Spanish ports and their surrounding natural areas to investigate i) the importance of identifying bycatch to more promptly detect nonnative species belonging to non-target groups; ii) patterns of native and nonnative species richness and abundance inside the port areas vs. surrounding natural areas; iii) the occurrence of spillover events between natural areas surrounding ports and the port areas, and iv) whether the native species most commonly introduced into other countries are more abundant in port areas than in surrounding natural areas. A total of 23,538 individuals from 206 species representing 33 families were collected. The number and taxonomic diversity of the 26 bycatch nonnative beetle species testified that the identification of these unintentionally trapped species can provide additional information on ongoing invasions. Patterns of spillover and native species richness and abundance in port areas vs. surrounding natural areas highlighted a differential ability of different beetle families to colonize port areas. Finally, native species most commonly introduced into other countries were more abundant in port areas than in their surroundings, while the opposite trend occurred for native species that have not been introduced elsewhere. Our study highlighted that the use of traps baited with generic attractants can aid in early-detection of nonnative beetle species, and that the identification of native species can provide useful information on the risk of introduction in other countries.The study was funded by the Servei d’Ordenació i Gestió Forestal (Conselleria d’Agricultura, Desenvolupament Rural, Emergència Climàtica i Transició Ecològica) of Generalitat Valenciana. Davide Rassati was partially supported by the CRUI-CARE Agreement. 2019 STARS Grants programme (project: MOPI–Microorganisms as hidden players in insect invasions)

    Insatisfacción corporal y conductas concurrentes. Estudio comparativo entre mujeres adolescentes y jóvenes de población general, adolescentes y con diagnóstico de TCA.

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    La insatisfacción corporal en la adolescencia es uno de los factores predisponentes para el desarrollo de Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria (TCA). Las bailarinas conforman un grupo de riesgo por diferentes motivos, entre otros, por la aspiración de “dominar el cuerpo” convirtiéndolo así en un instrumento de trabajo a la vez que en un medio de expresión artística. Objetivo: Analizar el grado de insatisfacción corporal y las posibles conductas concurrentes asociadas en chicas adolescentes y jóvenes: estudiantes de la población general, bailarinas y chicas con diagnóstico de TCA. Método: Se administró el Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ ) a 566 chicas estudiantes: 247 de la población general, 175 bailarinas y 143 con diagnóstico de algún TCA. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y comparativos. Resultados y conclusiones: La preocupación por la imagen corporal (IC) fue de moderada a extrema en el 19,8% - 6,1% de las estudiantes de población general y de 17,7% - 9,7% en las de danza. En las bailarinas, la preocupación e insatisfacción con la IC parece incrementarse con la edad alcanzando un grado de preocupación clínicamente significativo, sin que ello se derive de un alto IMCBody dissatisfaction in adolescence is one of the factors predisposing to the development of eating disorders (ED). The dancers are a risk group for ideal physical characteristics and aspiration of “dominating her body" turning the body into a working tool and a midst of artistic expression. Objetive: To analyze the degree of body dissatisfaction and possible conditions associated behaviors in adolescent and young girls, comparing three groups: students (general population), dancer students and girls diagnosed with ED. Methods: We administered the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ ) to 566 female students: 247 of the general population, 175 were professional dancer students and 143 with a ED diagnosis. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed. Results and conclusions: The concern for the body image was moderate to extreme in 19.8% - 6.1% of the general population students and 17.7% - 9.7% in dancers. In the dance students, concern and dissatisfaction with their own body image can be increased reaching a clinically significant degree of concern, but are not derived from a high BMI

    Modification of Nafion Membranes with Polyaniline to Reduce Methanol Permeability

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    The modification of Nafion membranes with polyaniline (PAni) has been studied as an alternative for reducing methanol crossover in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). The modification has been performed by directly polymerizing the PAni following two different routes: immersion (Naf-S-Y, where S mean surface and Y the number of hours exposition) and crossover (Naf-C-Y, where C means crossover). The former consist of exposing the membranes to a reactive solution containing the aniline, oxidant and catalyst; while in the latter the aniline and a solution with the oxidant and the catalyst are in different chambers separated by the membrane, thus forcing them to react inside it. The effect of the modification mechanism and the reaction times has been studied. The resulting membranes were extensively characterized by means of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), ionic exchange capacity (IEC), water uptake (WU), methanol permeability and single direct methanol fuel cell performance. Chemical characterization revealed that the oxidation state of the polyaniline was in all cases emeraldine and the amount of PAni for an equivalent exposure time was bigger for the crossover route. The crossover route has proven to be more effective in decreasing the apparent methanol permeability of Nafion modified membranes up to 48% for the crossover sample with higher modification time when the polymerization is due inside the membrane such is the case of the composite Naf-C-Y membranes. The Direct Methanol Fuel Cells performances of membrane-electrode assemblies prepared with pristine Nafion and Nafion-PAni membranes were tested at 40, 60 and 80 degrees C under 2 M methanol concentration. The results are compared with those found for Nafion pristine membranes which power densities were 90, 65, 60 and 50 mW/cm(2) at 80 degrees C for Nafion, Naf-S-1, Naf-S-5 and Naf-C-2, membranes respectively.This research is in the frame of Support Program for Research and Development of the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the Ministry of Science and Innovation for funding provided through the projects: SP-ENE-20120718 and 24761, respectively.Gonzalez-Ausejo, J.; Cabedo Mas, L.; Gámez-Pérez, J.; Mollá Romano, S.; Giménez Torres, E.; Compañ Moreno, V. (2015). Modification of Nafion Membranes with Polyaniline to Reduce Methanol Permeability. Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 162(14):E325-E333. doi:10.1149/2.0521514jesSE325E3331621

    Óptimo aprovechamiento de las sesiones de laboratorio

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    [EN] This paper shows the teaching experience applied to the laboratory sessions of the subject of Science and Technology of Materials that is taught in the second year of the degrees of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Technologies Engineering in the Universitat Jaume I. The purpose of this experience is to facilitate the learning of the basic theoretical knowledge related to laboratory practice to develop and to make the students aware of the importance of preparing the practice prior to its development. This has been done by developing and using means or transmission formats of the contents to know before the practice which are more attractive and visual than the existing practice script[ES] En este trabajo se muestra la experiencia docente aplicada a las sesiones de laboratorio de la asignatura de Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales que se imparte en segundo curso de los grados de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Mecánica y en Tecnologías Industriales en la Universitat Jaume I. El propósito de esta experiencia es facilitar el aprendizaje de los conocimientos teóricos básicos relacionados con la práctica de laboratorio a desarrollar y sensibilizar a los alumnos sobre la importancia de preparar la práctica previamente a su desarrollo. Esto se ha realizado mediante el desarrollo y uso de medios o formatos de trasmisión de los contenidos a conocer previamente a la práctica que sean más atractivos y visuales que el guion de prácticas existente actualmente.Gonzalez Ausejo, J.; Oliver Valls, R.; Gámez Pérez, J.; Cabedo Mas, L. (2017). Óptimo aprovechamiento de las sesiones de laboratorio. En In-Red 2017. III Congreso Nacional de innovación educativa y de docencia en red. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 157-165. https://doi.org/10.4995/INRED2017.2017.6823OCS15716

    Pollution and physiological variability in gentoo penguins at two rookeries with different levels of human visitation

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    Fil: Barbosa, Andres. Departamento Ecología Evolutiva. Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales. CSIC. Madrid; EspañaFil: De Mas, Eva. Departamento Ecología Funcional y Evolutiva. Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas. CSIC. Almeria; EsapañaFil: Benzal, Jesús. Departamento Ecología Funcional y Evolutiva. Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas. CSIC. Almeria; EsapañaFil: Díaz, Julia Inés. Centro de Estudios en Parasitología y Vectores (CEPAVE). Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo. Universidad Nacional de La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Motas, Miguel. Departamento Toxicología. Facultad de Veterinaria. Universidad de Murcia. Murcia; EspañaFil: Pérez, Silvia. Departamento Toxicología. Facultad de Veterinaria. Universidad de Murcia. Murcia; EspañaFil: Pertierra, Luis. Departamento Ecología. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Madrid; EspañaFil: Benayas, Javier. Departamento Ecología. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Madrid; EspañaFil: Justel, Ana. Departamento Ecología. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Madrid; EspañaFil: Lauzurica, Pilar. Unidad de Activación Inmunológica. Centro Nacional de Microbiología. Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Majadahonda; EspañaFil: García-Peña, Francisco Javier. Laboratorio Central de Veterinaria. Algete; EspañaFil: Serrano, Tania. Laboratorio Central de Veterinaria. Algete; Españ

    Chromoselective access to Z- or E- allylated amines and heterocycles by a photocatalytic allylation reaction

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    The most useful strategies for the alkylation of allylic systems are related to the Tsuji–Trost reaction or the use of different Lewis acids. Herein we report a photocatalytic approach for the allylation reaction of a variety of nucleophiles, such as heteroarenes, amines and alcohols. This method is compatible with a large variety of pyrroles and indoles, containing different substituents such as electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups, unprotected nitrogen atoms and bromo derivatives. Moreover, this methodology enables the chromoselective synthesis of Z- or E-allylated compounds. While the use of UV-light irradiation has allowed the synthesis of the previously inaccessible Z-allylated products, E-isomers are prepared simply by changing both the light source to the visible region, and the catalytic system. Based on mechanistic and photochemical proofs, laser flash photolysis studies and DFT calculations, a rational mechanism is presentedFinancial support from the Spanish Government (CTQ2015-64561-R), CCC-UAM (computing time), and ERC (ERC-CG, 647550, 648319) is acknowledged. L.M., R.P-R, and R.C. thank CAM for the “Atracción de Talento” fellowship. The authors thank “Comunidad de Madrid” and European Structural Funds for their financial support to FotoArt-CM project (S2018/NMT-4367). We thank Miguel Ángel Miranda for helpful discussions about photochemical mechanism
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