Multiculturalismo e identidad, una mirada desde la hermenéutica analógica

Multiculturalism has provoked different debates and postures. This hasled to tensions between community and individual rights, strengthening ordisintegrating the issue of identity. This pendulum oscillation is approached by theanalogue hermeneutics of Mauricio Beuchot (1997) with his category “analoguecultural pluralism”. With this I intend not to fall into univocal or equivocal, butto find from the analogy a better understanding of multiculturalism in LatinAmerica. This work is aimed at proposing a comprehensive view of the scope ofBeuchot’s proposal and its relationship with the individual and collective identityof the multicultural subject, plus its linkage with education and critical thinking,as scenarios and logics in which we can promote an approach to the problem ofmulticulturalism.El multiculturalismo ha suscitado diferentes debates y posturas. Esto haconducido a tensiones entre los derechos comunitarios e individuales,fortaleciendo o disgregando a la vez el tema de la identidad. Esta oscilaciónpendular es abordada por la hermenéutica analógica de Mauricio Beuchot (1997)con su categoría “pluralismo cultural analógico”. Con ello pretendo no caer enunívocos o equívocos, sino hallar desde la analogía una mejor comprensión dela multiculturalidad en América Latina. Este trabajo se orienta a proponer unamirada comprensiva de los alcances de la propuesta de Beuchot y su relación conla identidad individual y colectiva del sujeto multicultural, además su vinculacióncon la educación y el pensamiento crítico como escenarios y lógicas en que sepuede propiciar un acercamiento a la problemática de la multiculturalida

La coevaluación y el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico

This research realizes the changes that occur in a group of college students, when performing peer assessment practices. This was a qualitative study, framed in an action research design. The research results showed that the exercise of peer assessment favored the participation of students in classes, however the development of critical thinking is limited, especially in the substantive dimension of this.  La presente investigación da cuenta de las transformaciones que ocurren en un grupo de estudiantes de educación superior, cuando realizan prácticas de coevaluación. Se trató de un estudio cualitativo, enmarcado en un diseño de investigación-acción. Los resultados de la investigación mostraron que el ejercicio de coevaluación favoreció la participación de los estudiantes en las clases en el marco del desarrollo del pensamiento crítico, no obstante el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico se limitó, especialmente, a la dimensión sustantiva de este.   &nbsp

Assessing the Orange Tree Crown Volumes Using Google Maps as a Low-Cost Photogrammetric Alternative

The accurate assessment of tree crowns is important for agriculture, for example, to adjust spraying rates, to adjust irrigation rates or even to estimate biomass. Among the available methodologies, there are the traditional methods that estimate with a three-dimensional approximation figure, the HDS (High Definition Survey), or TLS (Terrestrial Laser Scanning) based on LiDAR technology, the aerial photogrammetry that has re-emerged with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as they are considered low cost. There are situations where either the cost or location does not allow for modern methods and prices such as HDS or the use of UAVs. This study proposes, as an alternative methodology, the evaluation of images extracted from Google Maps (GM) for the calculation of tree crown volume. For this purpose, measurements were taken on orange trees in the south of Spain using the four methods mentioned above to evaluate the suitability, accuracy, and limitations of GM. Using the HDS method as a reference, the photogrammetric method with UAV images has shown an average error of 10%, GM has obtained approximately 50%, while the traditional methods, in our case considering ellipsoids, have obtained 100% error. Therefore, the results with GM are encouraging and open new perspectives for the estimation of tree crown volumes at low cost compared to HDS, and without geographical flight restrictions like those of UAVs

Exacerbaciones agudas por agentes infecciosos en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar estructura

The structural pulmonary disease is defined as any pathology that alters the architecture of lower airway and lung parenchyma, which predisposes to microbial colonization. Among the diseases classified as structural pulmonary disease we find chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis and caverns as sequelae of necrotizing diseases. Acute manifestation of lower respiratory symptoms constitutes an exacerbation that deteriorates clinical baseline condition, so it is essential to establish the role of infections as cause of these exacerbations; the most common infectious agents are: Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae and viral pathogens in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in bronchiectasis. In exacerbations of fibrocavitary sequelae are the same germs than other structural alterations, besides fingi and mycobacteria in about 40%. MÉD.UIS. 2015;28(1):117-123. Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Bronchiectasis. Infection.La enfermedad pulmonar estructural se define como toda patología que altera la arquitectura de la vía aérea inferior y el parénquima pulmonar, lo que predispone a colonización microbiológica. Entre las enfermedades catalogadas como enfermedad pulmonar estructural se encuentran la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, las bronquiectasias y las cavitaciones como secuelas de enfermedades necrosantes. La manifestación aguda de síntomas respiratorios bajos constituye una exacerbación que deteriora el estado basal clínico, por lo que es indispensable reconocer el papel de las infecciones como causantes de estas exacerbaciones; los agentes infecciosos más comunes son: Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae y patógenos virales en la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica y Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catharralis y Pseudomonas aeruginosa en las bronquiectasias. En las exacerbaciones de secuelas fibrocavitarias se encuentran los mismos gérmenes de las otras alteraciones estructurales, además de hongos y micobacterias en cerca del 40%. MÉD.UIS. 2015;28(1):117-123.Palabras clave: Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica. Bronquiectasia. Infección

Evaluating the extent and impact of the extreme Storm Gloria on Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows

Extreme storms can trigger abrupt and often lasting changes in ecosystems by affecting foundational (habitat-forming) species. While the frequency and intensity of extreme events are projected to increase under climate change, its impacts on seagrass ecosystems remain poorly documented. In January 2020, the Spanish Mediterranean coast was hit by Storm Gloria, one of the most devastating recent climate events in terms of intensity and duration. We conducted rapid surveys of 42 Posidonia oceanica meadows across the region to evaluate the extent and type of impact (burial, unburial and uprooting). We investigated the significance of oceanographic (wave impact model), geomorphological (latitude, depth, exposure), and structural (patchiness) factors in predicting impact extent and intensity. The predominant impact of Storm Gloria was shoot unburial. More than half of the surveyed sites revealed recent unburial, with up to 40 cm of sediment removed, affecting over 50 % of the meadow. Burial, although less extensive, was still significant, with 10–80 % of meadow cover being buried under 7 cm of sediment, which is considered a survival threshold for P. oceanica. In addition, we observed evident signs of recently dead matte in some meadows and large amounts of detached drifting shoots on the sea bottom or accumulated as debris on the beaches. Crucially, exposed and patchy meadows were much more vulnerable to the overall impact than sheltered or continuous meadows. Given how slow P. oceanica is able to recover after disturbances, we state that it could take from decades to centuries for it to recoup its losses. Seagrass ecosystems play a vital role as coastal ecological infrastructure. Protecting vulnerable meadows from anthropogenic fragmentation is crucial for ensuring the resilience of these ecosystems in the face of the climate crisis.This study was funded by the CSIC project “Effects of storm Gloria on the western Mediterranean meadows (202030E052) and “Storms of change: as phenomena extreme weather alters Mediterranean coastal ecosystems, their services and their perception by society" (PID2020-113745RB-I00), state program of I+D+I Oriented to the Challenges of the Society and within the framework of the activities of the Spanish Government through the "Maria de Maeztu Centre of Excellence” accreditation to IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB) (CEX2021-001198). We want to thank the SPAS (Society of Fishing and Underwater Activities of Mataró) and the Mataró City Council, which has financed 25 years of the Alguer de Mataró project

experiencias de profesores para las comunidades universitarias

Libro Completo.En esta compilación de diferentes visiones del conocimiento de las múltiples disciplinas que cobijan la formación de los profesionales de la actualidad, encontrarán la visión y la exposición de las diferentes dinámicas pedagógicas y profesionales de los profesores de la Rectoría Cundinamarca de la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios. Desde las diferentes perspectivas de la docencia, en los distintos programas académicos, se comprenderá y situará la visión estratégica y conceptual que redunda en la interdisciplinariedad, la integralidad y, por supuesto, la trasversalidad de las disciplinas profesionales. Será un recorrido a través de más de quince miradas de diversos profesionales dedicados a la academia, a diferentes conceptos que van desde la discusión de las ciencias sociales, pasando por la comprensión de las dinámicas de los sujetos y la visión de su diario vivir y, por supuesto aterrizándolas en conceptos de las ciencias exactas que, resaltarán la importancia del ejercicio disciplinar de diferentes profesiones. Asimismo, las temáticas conceptuales aquí expuestas son un material de consulta constante para otros profesores, estudiantes y público general, que tienen el deseo de ir más allá en la ampliación de sus saberes. Por lo anterior, se describen aquí dinámicas de reconocimiento conceptual y práctico de diferentes temáticas discutidas que le apuntan a cuatro líneas de saberes, pertenecientes al Plan de Desarrollo Profesoral 2020 – 2025 de la Rectoría de Cundinamarca

experiencias de profesores para las comunidades universitarias

Libro Completo.En esta compilación de diferentes visiones del conocimiento de las múltiples disciplinas que cobijan la formación de los profesionales de la actualidad, encontrarán la visión y la exposición de las diferentes dinámicas pedagógicas y profesionales de los profesores de la Rectoría Cundinamarca de la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios. Desde las diferentes perspectivas de la docencia, en los distintos programas académicos, se comprenderá y situará la visión estratégica y conceptual que redunda en la interdisciplinariedad, la integralidad y, por supuesto, la trasversalidad de las disciplinas profesionales. Será un recorrido a través de más de quince miradas de diversos profesionales dedicados a la academia, a diferentes conceptos que van desde la discusión de las ciencias sociales, pasando por la comprensión de las dinámicas de los sujetos y la visión de su diario vivir y, por supuesto aterrizándolas en conceptos de las ciencias exactas que, resaltarán la importancia del ejercicio disciplinar de diferentes profesiones. Asimismo, las temáticas conceptuales aquí expuestas son un material de consulta constante para otros profesores, estudiantes y público general, que tienen el deseo de ir más allá en la ampliación de sus saberes. Por lo anterior, se describen aquí dinámicas de reconocimiento conceptual y práctico de diferentes temáticas discutidas que le apuntan a cuatro líneas de saberes, pertenecientes al Plan de Desarrollo Profesoral 2020 – 2025 de la Rectoría de Cundinamarca

Ultralight vector dark matter search using data from the KAGRA O3GK run

Among the various candidates for dark matter (DM), ultralight vector DM can be probed by laser interferometric gravitational wave detectors through the measurement of oscillating length changes in the arm cavities. In this context, KAGRA has a unique feature due to differing compositions of its mirrors, enhancing the signal of vector DM in the length change in the auxiliary channels. Here we present the result of a search for U(1)B−L gauge boson DM using the KAGRA data from auxiliary length channels during the first joint observation run together with GEO600. By applying our search pipeline, which takes into account the stochastic nature of ultralight DM, upper bounds on the coupling strength between the U(1)B−L gauge boson and ordinary matter are obtained for a range of DM masses. While our constraints are less stringent than those derived from previous experiments, this study demonstrates the applicability of our method to the lower-mass vector DM search, which is made difficult in this measurement by the short observation time compared to the auto-correlation time scale of DM

Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

Abstract Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains was generated. In phase 3, interventions were deemed acceptable for more than 90 per cent of patients except for reducing general anaesthesia (84 per cent) and re-sterilization of ‘single-use’ consumables (86 per cent). In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for high-income countries were: introducing recycling; reducing use of anaesthetic gases; and appropriate clinical waste processing. In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for low–middle-income countries were: introducing reusable surgical devices; reducing use of consumables; and reducing the use of general anaesthesia. Conclusion This is a step toward environmentally sustainable operating environments with actionable interventions applicable to both high– and low–middle–income countries