The effective participation of the audience in the production of news: encouraging opportunities through data journalism

Digital tools allow and encourage users "to participate in the creation and circulation of media” (Lewis, 2012). This participation can be considered as a remedy against the growing disconnection between journalism and citizens, also as a formula for a greater democratization of the media (Negroponte, 1996 y Castells, 2001). However, most studies show that rarely the participation of the audience become significant, papers indicate that it is actually quite unusual to allow citizens to be part of the productive process. (Domingo et al., 2008). The journalistic organization has not transferred the power to the recipients and the interaction with the audience is only welcome as comments about the information (Peters & Witschge, 2014). This work aims to demonstrate how the Data Journalism comes to enable this effective participation of the audience in the process of news production. Our main objective is to define the terms in which the participation of the audience takes place in Data Journalism, we aim to categorize how and to what extent this relationship occurs and what benefits it brings to the information. To achieve the objectives set for this work we have analyzed the Data Journalism works awarded in the Data Journalism Awards since its foundation in 2012. These awards are the most prestigious of the world and they have also been the reference for other international researches because selecting award-winning works involves studying a sample with quality (Hermida, 2017; Ojo & Heravi, 2017). After an in-depth analysis, sixteen pieces were detected, of more than a hundred, in which citizen participation was perceived.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech. This research is part of the R + D project CS02015-64955-C4-3-

La cuestión femenina en Latinoamérica

Reseña acerca del volumen: Margarita Pierini (ed). Escritoras latinoamericanas del siglo XX, Maia Ediciones, Madrid, 2014

Phase transition for the Maki-Thompson rumour model on a small-world network

We consider the Maki-Thompson model for the stochastic propagation of a rumour within a population. We extend the original hypothesis of homogenously mixed population by allowing for a small-world network embedding the model. This structure is realized starting from a $k$-regular ring and by inserting, in the average, $c$ additional links in such a way that $k$ and $c$ are tuneable parameter for the population architecture. We prove that this system exhibits a transition between regimes of localization (where the final number of stiflers is at most logarithmic in the population size) and propagation (where the final number of stiflers grows algebraically with the population size) at a finite value of the network parameter $c$. A quantitative estimate for the critical value of $c$ is obtained via extensive numerical simulations.Comment: 24 pages, 4 figure

What does it mean to be Embedded?

Having helped develop one type of Embedded Librarian Program at a Technical College, and then transitioning to a four-year college with an already established program, it has become more apparent that there is not one universal definition of an Embedded Librarian. The reason for these differences can be seen in the number of students and programs at an institution, the number of staff available, and other responsibilities that librarians have within their library organizations. What this shows is that careful consideration should be given when an academic library is considering starting their own Embedded Librarian Program to ensure their specific needs are being met. This paper will discuss observations on what those needs might be given staff availability and the size of the institution and suggest ways to best meet those needs. In particular, it will suggest different methods of engagement that have been tested, such as using Google Forms, as well as integrating ourselves into the Learning Management System, Desire2Learn, in addition to building strong partnerships with participating faculty. These partnerships are not only necessary but immensely valuable

Google Forms in Library Instruction: Creating an Active Learning Space and Communicating with Students

The many programs offered through Google’s G Suite for Education have steadily found their footing across the varied fields of librarianship, including instruction. One such program that has potential in encouraging and developing information literacy skills in undergraduate students is Google Forms. From the observation of a Google Form activity used in four sections of a 100-level History course, utilizing Forms during one-shot instruction can create active learning experiences, be a valuable tool in aiding the continuation of a lesson after a completed one-shot, and can play an important role for the librarian when assessing if learning outcomes have been met. These experiences assist in creating a more robust learning environment for students and inform librarians of potential changes to improve their role as an instructor

La matemática y su relación con las ciencias como recurso pedagógico

Para comprender cualquier fenómeno se necesita la matemática, ésta forma parte de la construcción de las ciencias, todas ellas creaciones del ser humano; por lo que para poder interpretarlas en toda su dimensión y que muchas puedan existir es necesaria la ciencia lenguaje del universo; pero la relación matemática-ciencias muchas veces está ausente en la enseñanza, sus conocimientos se dan de manera aislada, sin mostrar su cultura y utilidad. Como recurso didáctico se puede utilizar tal reciprocidad de manera amena, en cualquiera de sus formas para enriquecer la enseñanza, la praxis y formación del docente de matemática. Todo esto se puede hacer desde una pedagogía integral que aboga por un proceso educativo vivo y transdisciplinar que muestre el concierto de fantasías que entrelazan todas las ciencias, en mayor o menor intensidad

Interview with Maria Elena Rodriguez

Born in San Francisco, California, Maria Elena Rodriguez is a Latin Mexican Filipino television writer. Exposed to sewing at a young age by her grandmother, Rodriguez was able to use this skill during the AIDS pandemic where she participated in sewing sections of the AIDS quilt. Her skill for sewing eventually helped her again later during the Coronavirus pandemic where she became a member of the Auntie Sewing Squad and sewed masks for underprivileged communities.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/auntiesewing_interviews/1049/thumbnail.jp

EM INGLÊS OU PARA O INGLÊS? O USO DE PREPOSIÇÕES E PARTÍCULAS NO DISCURSO TRADUZIDO

On carrying out diagnostic assessment of the different levels of “interlanguage” (Selinker, 1972) of translator trainees at the University of Salamanca, who use their working languages—in this case English—at nearnative level when practising inverse translation, the writer has been able to observe that one of the areas in which even the most proficient students are likely to find certain difficulty is that of prepositional “usage” and “use” (Widdowson, 1978). When dealing with the interpretation and translation of prepositions and particles in a wide range of structures and contexts, knowledge of both their usage and a feeling for their use is essential if the often important nuances which they express in combination with other linguistic elements are not to be forfeited. The principal aim of this article is to underline this notion, contributing.both samples of prepositional and particle usage in translation and relevantobservations for promoting the in-class development of an awareness of theproblems encountered concerning the comprehension of the source text and itssubsequent re-expression.Al llevar a cabo un análisis diagnóstico de los diferentes niveles de “interlengua” (Selinker, 1972) característicos de los estudiantes de traducción de la Universidad de Salamanca que, al realizar traducciones a la inversa, utilizan sus lenguas de trabajo, en este caso el inglés, a nivel prácticamente nativo, se ha podido observar que una de las cuestiones que supone gran dificultad, incluso para los estudiantes más avanzados, suele ser el uso de preposiciones (Widdowson, 1978). Al enfrentarse a la interpretación y traducción de preposiciones y partículas en una amplia variedad de estructuras y contextos, resulta fundamental tener un conocimiento de su uso lingüístico y pragmático si se quieren transmitir los importantes matices que habitualmente encierran. El objetivo principal de este artículo es subrayar este aspecto y proponer diversos ejemplos traducidos y observaciones relevantes que permitan resaltar y subrayar en clase las dificultades inherentes tanto a la comprensión del texto fuente como a su posterior traducción.Uma análise diagnóstico dos diferentes níveis de interlíngua (Selinker, 1972) em estudantes de tradução da Universidade de Salamanca detectou que quando eles utilizavam suas línguas de trabalho em traduções inversas, no caso o inglês no nível Avançado, uma das áreas de maior dificuldade foi a do uso das preposições, tanto no plano linguístico quanto no comunicativo pragmático (Widdowson, 1978). A tradução e interpretação de preposições em um amplo leque de estruturas e contextos supõe, essencialmente, o conhecimento da norma culta e do uso pragmático de tais partículas, assim como das nuances que elas expressam quando combinadas com outros elementos linguísticos. O objetivo principal deste artigo é destacar este conceito e contribuir com uma amostra do uso de preposições, assim como oferecer observações pertinentes para sublinhar os problemas encontrados na compreensão do texto de origem e sua tradução posterior

Lung surfactant in the pathophysiology and treatment of lung fibrosis

The main function of the lung is gas exchange. This function is essential for life and optimized by combining a large surface area in contact with air and a thin barrier for gas (O2/CO2) diffusion. An array of conductive tubes (conductive airways: trachea and bronchi) leads atmospheric air through convection to the distal (alveolar) side of the lung, where gas exchange happens by diffusion (through a pressure gradient). At the alveoli level, many physical forces also play a vital role during the respiratory cycle. To the elastic recoil of the lung, due to the pleura and chest recoil forces, elastic properties of the connective tissue of the alveolar septa should also be taken into account. In addition, alveoli should also overcome interfacial forces from the air-liquid interface they are exposed to. This is mainly the surface tension at the liquid lining layer or hypophase. This force is primarily counteracted by lung surfactant, a specific mix of lipids and proteins synthesized and secreted by specialized cells, the alveolar epithelial type 2 cell (AE2C). On the other hand, the focus of this work is a specific lung disease, lung fibrosis. is a severe disease characterized by chronic inflammation, myofibroblast accumulation, and excessive extracellular matrix deposition, resulting in the damage of lung structure and respiratory failure. In Europe alone, approximately 40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year; however, its prognosis is overall poor, with a median survival of 3–4 years. We hypothesized that: 1) surfactant dysfunction contributes to the early stages and progression of the disease and; 2) we could target lung surfactant dysfunction as a therapeutic approach. With the use of animal models, we concluded that lung surfactant dysfunction is an early event, where AE2C injury plays a key role and alveolar macrophages play an important role during the progression of the disease. In addition, knowing the timing of lung surfactant dysfunction, we performed surfactant replacement therapies in order to prevent or slow down the onset or progression of the disease. From the results presented in this work, we can conclude that exogenous surfactant has an anti-fibrotic effect, increasing the surface area of opened alveoli and reducing the septal wall thickness. We could observe the same effect when transplanting healthy AE2C in diseased animal lungs, in order to replace the inactivated lung surfactant with healthy synthesizing cells