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The test of Random Rhythm Generation and neuropsychological performance in schizophrenic patients
Producción CientÃficaThe objective of this study was the assessment of neuropsychological performance in a sample of schizophrenic patients using a new computer-administered instrument, the Test of Random Rhythm Generation (ARG). The test was applied to a group of 20 DSM-IV schizophrenic patients (SG) and 20 sex- and age-matched controls (CG). The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and Frankfurt Complaint Questionnaire (Frankfurter Beschwerdefragebogen, FBF) were used to study patients' psychopathology. The neuroleptic treatment received by each patient during the last month was converted into daily equivalents of chlorpromazine. In the ARG, the subject is asked to press the space key of the computer at a rhythm as irregular as possible. The test aims at assessing the individual's ability to create random rhythms by means of sequences of blows, which is hypothetically associated with a high neuropsychological performance. The data were analyzed by means of three different mathematical techniques. Results showed that schizophrenic patients generated more regular and rhythmic sequences than controls (correlation dimension in SG = 2.78 +/- 0.81, in CG = 3.69 +/- 0.64, p < 0.01). This suggests that neuropsychological performance measured by the ARG was worse in patients compared to controls. ARG is proposed as a new technique to evaluate neuropsychological performance with the following advantages: (1) its short-time application tit usually takes no more than 10 minutes), (2) personnel only require a short training to learn how to apply it, and (3) different analyses of the data are quickly carried out by the computer program
Oscillatory relaxation of zonal flows in a multi-species stellarator plasma
The low frequency oscillatory relaxation of zonal potential perturbations is
studied numerically in the TJ-II stellarator (where it was experimentally
detected for the first time). It is studied in full global gyrokinetic
simulations of multi-species plasmas. The oscillation frequency obtained is
compared with predictions based on single-species simulations using simplified
analytical relations. It is shown that the frequency of this oscillation for a
multi-species plasma can be accurately obtained from single-species
calculations using extrapolation formulas. The damping of the oscillation and
the influence of the different inter-species collisions is studied in detail.
It is concluded that taking into account multiple kinetic ions and electrons
with impurity concentrations realistic for TJ-II plasmas allows to account for
the values of frequency and damping rate in zonal flows relaxations observed
experimentally.Comment: 11 figures, 22 page
Diseño y construcción de un sistema de archivo personal computadorizado para clÃnicas odontológicas
El objetivo del sistema es gestionar de manera automática y
flexible el archivo profesional de los odontólogos.
Los requisitos que debÃa cumplir el sistema fueron obtenidos mediante consultas a distintos especialistas
odontólogos, fruto de las cuales fue la especificación
de los tipos de información y los procesos de la misma que -
tienen lugar en la consulta del odontólogo
ARPECOD Un sistema microinformativo para la gestión de clÃnica odontológica
ARPECOD, cuyas siglas significan Archivo Personal,
Computadorizado para Odontólogos, es un prototipo de
instrumento especializado de ayuda a la creación, recuperación rápida y gestión dinámica y automática de historiales de clientes de profesionales odontólogos. Se ha concebido,diseñado, construido y probado en su totalidad en el Laboratorio de Ordenadores, Cibernética y TeorÃa de Sistemas (LOCTS) de la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación de Madrid por un grupo de profesores y alumnos
Surface Localization of Buried III–V Semiconductor Nanostructures
In this work, we study the top surface localization of InAs quantum dots once capped by a GaAs layer grown by molecular beam epitaxy. At the used growth conditions, the underneath nanostructures are revealed at the top surface as mounding features that match their density with independence of the cap layer thickness explored (from 25 to 100 nm). The correspondence between these mounds and the buried nanostructures is confirmed by posterior selective strain-driven formation of new nanostructures on top of them, when the distance between the buried and the superficial nanostructures is short enough (d = 25 nm)
Effect of zinc intake on growth in infants: A meta-analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the effect of zinc (Zn) intake on growth in infants. Out of 5500 studies identified through electronic searches and reference lists, 19 RCTs were selected after applying the exclusion/inclusion criteria. The influence of Zn intake on growth was considered in the overall meta-analysis. Other variables were also taken into account as possible effect modifiers: doses of Zn intake, intervention duration, nutritional status, and risk of bias. From each select growth study, final measures of weight, length, mid upper arm circumference (MUAC), head circumference, weight for age z-score (WAZ), length for age z-score (LAZ), and weight for length z-score (WLZ) were assessed. Pooled β and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Additionally, we carried out a sensitivity analysis. Zn intake was not associated with weight, length, MUAC, head circumference, and LAZ in the pooled analyses. However, Zn intake had a positive and statistically effect on WAZ (β = 0.06; 95%CI 0.02 to 0.10) and WLZ (β = 0.05; 95%CI 0.01 to 0.08). The dose–response relationship between Zn intake and these parameters indicated that a doubling of Zn intake increased WAZ and WLZ by approximately 4%. Substantial heterogeneity was present only in length analyses (I2 = 45%; p = 0.03). Zn intake was positively associated with length values at short time (four to 20 weeks) (β = 0.01; CI 95% 0 to 0.02) and at medium doses of Zn (4.1 to 8 mg/day) (β = 0.003; CI 95% 0 to 0.01). Nevertheless, the effect magnitude was small. Our results indicate that Zn intake increases growth parameters of infants. Nonetheless, interpretation of these results should be carefully considered
Recession, employment and self-rated health: a study on the gender gap
Objectives: Employment status and economic recession have been associated with negative effects on self-rated health, and this effect differs by gender. We analysed the effects of the Spanish economic recession in terms of self-rated health, its differential effect among genders and its influence on gender gap. Study design: Repeated cross-sectional study using Spanish health surveys (2001–2014). Methods: Logistic regression models were conducted to explore the association between self-rated health and employment status and its evolution over time and gender. To test the impact of the economic recession, pooled data regression models were conducted. Results: In this study, we considered 104,577 subjects. During the last 15 years, women have entered the labour market, leading to wide changes in the Spanish traditional family roles. Instead of an increasing proportion of women workers, gender employment differences persist. Therefore, in 2014, the prevalence of workers was 55.77% in men, whereas in women, it was 44.01%. Self-rated health trends during the economic recession differ by gender, with women improving slightly their self-rated health from a low self-rated health prevalence of 38.76% in 2001 to 33.78% in 2014. On the contrary, men seem more vulnerable to employment circumstances, which have led to substantial reduction in the gender gap. Conclusions: Although a gender gap persists, the change in socio-economic roles seems to increase women's self-rated health, reducing this gap. It is important to promote women's labour market inclusion, even in economic recession periods
Self-organization of ultrasound in viscous fluids
We report the theoretical and experimental demonstration of pattern formation
in acoustics. The system is an acoustic resonator containing a viscous fluid.
When the system is driven by an external periodic force, the ultrasonic field
inside the cavity experiences different pattern-forming instabilities leading
to the emergence of periodic structures. The system is also shown to possess
bistable regimes, in which localized states of the ultrasonic field develop.
The thermal nonlinearity in the viscous fluid, together with the
far-from-equilibrium conditions, are is the responsible of the observed
effects
Situación actual de los metadatos en el ámbito internacional
En un prinicipio, los metadatos han sido considerados como atributos descriptivos de las principales caracterÃsiticas de los recursos relacionados con la información ..
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