Methodological Strategies of Faculty Members: Moving toward Inclusive Pedagogy in Higher Education

This study presents findings that can pose an advancement in the development of inclusive teaching practices in the university scope. The aim of this work was to understand the methodological strategies that inclusive faculty members use in their classrooms and the difficulties that they find in the implementation of such strategies. A total of 119 faculty members from different fields of knowledge of 10 Spanish universities participated in this study. The data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and later analysed using an inductive system of categories and codes with computer software MaxQDA 12. The obtained data show the actions that these faculty members take to interact with their students, the methodologies they use to teach, the strategies they implement to promote their learning and the difficulties that hinder their inclusive practice in the classroom. This study concludes that there are faculty members who are committed to designing teaching projects based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning. They developing active methodologies in the classroom and attending to the diversity of the students through the necessary support and adjustments, from the approach of inclusive pedagogy

Inclusive University Classrooms the importance of faculty training

[EN] The presence of students with disabilities in the universities is increasing. Faculty need to be trained in order to attend these students and with the objective to offer and inclusice education. The aim of this communication is to identify, describe and explain the barriers and aids that students with disabilities experience in university classroom. Forty four students with disabilitis participated in the research. A biographical narrative methodology was used. The university-life histories of the students were complied by making use of in-depth interviews, lifelines and photographs. Results indicate the important of faculty training in matters concerning disabilities and new technologies, informing to the faculty of the presence of students with disabilities in their classroom, the existence of a specific service to support the faculty and the important of iimproving a positive attitude toward the disability. These results are dicussed in line with other studies. Recommendations are maded according to inclusive education and offering keys to universities to provide training plans leading to inclusive education and learning.Morgado, B.; Melero, N.; Molina, V.; Cortés-Vega, MD. (2016). Inclusive University Classrooms the importance of faculty training. En 2nd. International conference on higher education advances (HEAD'16). Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 182-189. https://doi.org/10.4995/HEAD16.2016.263018218

Protective cultures against foodborne pathogens in a nitrite reduced fermented meat product

In the present work, a combined hurdle approach for fermented meat preservation was investigated. Challenge tests were performed in Chorizo sausage model using the maximum allowed NaNO2 amount (150 mg/kg), a reduced amount (75 mg/kg) and no nitrite, with and without protective cultures inoculation. Cocktail strains of L. monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. were used as indicator strains. In a nitrite reduced sausage model, L. monocytogenes growing trend did not significantly change (p > 0.05) when compared with that containing higher nitrite concentration (150 mg/kg NaNO2). The addition of L. plantarum PSC20 significantly lowered L. monocytogenes growth when compared with control batches without PCS20 (p < 0.05), obtaining 3.84 log cfu/g and 2.62 log cfu/g lower counts in the batches with 150 mg/kg NaNO2 and 75 mg/kg NaNO2 respectively. None of the protective cultures demonstrated in situ antagonistic activity against Salmonella spp. This work pointed out that the reduction of nitrites with the combined use of a protective culture could be a feasible approach to control L. monocytogenes growth in fermented meat foods

Retos tecnológicos en la Educación Superior. La formación del profesorado en atención a los estudiantes con discapacidad

Esta comunicación se basa en una investigación llevada a cabo en una universidad española cuyo propósito era estudiar, desde las reflexiones de estudiantes con discapacidad, cuáles eran las barreras y ayudas identificadas en sus trayectorias universitarias. En el diseño de la investigación se utilizó la metodología biográfico-narrativa. Los resultados abordan el análisis de los apoyos y obstáculos referentes a las tecnologías, en relación a la concepción que tienen estos estudiantes sobre la tecnología educativa, al uso que se hace de la misma y al modo cómo les afectan en sus vidas académicas. En las conclusiones, se muestra la universidad como una institución que ha de hacer ejercicio de autocrítica y tomar medidas para favorecer el camino hacia la inclusión educativa.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad de España EDU 2010-1626

Application of protective cultures against Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken products packaged under modified atmosphere

To control the growth, or reduce the numbers, of food pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken products packaged under modified atmosphere (MAP), the effectiveness of protective cultures was evaluated in this study. Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides PCK18 reduced the counts of L. monocytogenes by 1.22 log cfu/g in chicken burgers under MAP after 24 d. Furthermore, a reduction of 1.16 log cfu/g in C. jejuni together with a delay in the growth of lactic acid bacteria was obtained in chicken legs inoculated with Bifidobacterium longum ssp. longum PCB133 and packaged under MAP after 9 d. The combination and concentration of gases in the MAP doubled the products’ shelf-life in comparison with air-packaged samples in both experiments. In conclusion, this study has shown the effectiveness of 2 protective culture strains against 2 foodborne pathogens, resulting in safer products with a longer shelf-life.This study forms part of the projects FOOD-CT-2005-007081 (PathogenCombat), supported by the European Commission through the Sixth Framework Programme for Research and Development (Brussels. Belgium), and BU264A11-2, supported by the Consejería de Educación, Junta de Castilla y León (Valladolid. Spain

Characterization of Campylobacter species in Spanish retail from different fresh chicken products and their antimicrobial resistance

Contaminated chicken products have been recognized as the primary vehicles of Campylobacter transmission to human. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter isolates from fresh chicken products at retail were studied. A total of 512 samples including: thigh, breast, marinated and minced chicken were purchased from different retail stores. Half of the samples were packed and the other half were unpacked. The 39.4% of the samples were Campylobacter positive; being unpacked chicken products (45.3%) more contaminated than packed chicken (33.6%). PFGE typing showed a high diversity among isolates; clustering 204 isolates into 76 PFGE types: 55 clusters of C. jejuni, 19 of C. coli and 2 of C. lari. C. coli genotypes showed higher resistance than other Campylobacter species. Although modified atmosphere packaging can reduce the prevalence of Campylobacter spp., it does not avoid their presence in at least 33.6% of packed chicken products analyzed. Some pulsotypes might persist in the processing plant or butcher shops environment for longer than previously thought. More stringent control measures are needed in previous steps of the chicken food chain, in order to avoid the presence of Campylobacter spp. strains at retail that can compromise consumer's safety.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad” from the Spanish Government (AGL 2013–47694-R) and by “Junta de Castilla y Leon” (BU159U14

Wine pomace product inhibit listeria monocytogenes invasion of intestinal cell lines Caco-2 and SW-480

Red wine pomace products (WPP) have antimicrobial activities against human pathogens, and it was suggested that they have a probable anti-Listeria effect. This manuscript evaluates the intestinal cell monolayer invasive capacity of Listeria monocytogenes strains obtained from human, salmon, cheese, and L. innocua treated with two WPP (WPP-N and WPP-C) of different polyphenol contents using Caco-2 and SW480 cells. The invasion was dependent of the cell line, being higher in the SW480 than in the Caco-2 cell line. Human and salmon L. monocytogenes strains caused cell invasion in both cell lines, while cheese and L. innocua did not cause an invasion. The phenolic contents of WPP-N are characterized by high levels of anthocyanin and stilbenes and WPP-C by a high content of phenolic acids. The inhibitory effect of the WPPs was dependent of the strain and of the degree of differentiation of the intestinal cells line. The inhibition of Listeria invasion by WPPs in the SW480 cell line, especially with WPP-C, were higher than the Caco-2 cell line inhibited mainly by WPP-N. This effect is associated with the WPPs’ ability to protect the integrity of the intestinal barrier by modification of the cell–cell junction protein expression. The gene expression of E-cadherin and occludin are involved in the L. monocytogenes invasion of both the Caco-2 and SW480 cell lines, while the gene expression of claudin is only involved in the invasion of SW480. These findings suggest that WPPs have an inhibitory L. monocytogenes invasion effect in gastrointestinal cells lines.Autonomous Government of Castilla y León (Researchproject BU056U16

Análisis de Felicidad y Falta de Felicidad En tiempos De la Covid-19

En esta investigación de carácter cualitativo y cuantitativo, hemos querido plasmar, la gran incertidumbre y la penumbra mental en la que hemos vivido los últimos tres años, y sobre todo el cómo esta penumbra ha afectado a la salud mental de las personas. Más concretamente en lo que se refiere al apartado de la felicidad, y el bienestar tanto social, como personal y familiar.Centrándose genéricamente en toda la población, no haciendo diferencias, de ningún tipo, haciendo de este un proyecto multi-generacional.<br /

Análisis de Felicidad y Falta de Felicidad En tiempos De la Covid-19

En esta investigación de carácter cualitativo y cuantitativo, hemos querido plasmar, la gran incertidumbre y la penumbra mental en la que hemos vivido los últimos tres años, y sobre todo el cómo esta penumbra ha afectado a la salud mental de las personas. Más concretamente en lo que se refiere al apartado de la felicidad, y el bienestar tanto social, como personal y familiar.Centrándose genéricamente en toda la población, no haciendo diferencias, de ningún tipo, haciendo de este un proyecto multi-generacional.<br /