Predictors variables of anxiety in the Spanish master athletes

In recent years Spain has seen a very significant increase in adults over 35 who often train and compete at all levels in athletics tracks. They are master athletes and, above them, there is no nationwide study and very few internationally there. Therefore, the objective of this research is on the one hand, know their training habits, athletic history and their anxiety level, analyzing gender differences, and secondly, obtain predictive models of anxiety based on their training habits and athletic history. We start from the assumption that, in the Spanish veteran athletes, in both sexes, there should be a moderate pre-competitive anxiety (cognitive and somatic) and high self-confidence, and anxiety will be predict by a high score in the other state of anxiety, by scoring low in self-confidence as well as to train fewer days a week and take less years training, for the highest level of competition in which they participates and not having support from a coach. By contrast, self-confidence can be predicted by low rate in the two states of anxiety, by training more days a week and have more years training, by the lower level of the competition in which it participates and for having supported a coach. The results confirmed the hypothesis regarding levels of anxiety and self-confidence but, however, unexpected results were obtained regarding the prediction thereof which are discussed late

Modelling of non-uniform corrosion-induced cover cracking in reinforced concrete

Cover cracking and spalling in concrete due to corrosion of reinforcement bars is one of the major concerns for durability of reinforced concrete structures and has been widely researched during recent years. Most approaches to the problem are based on a uniform corrosion and expansion pressure around the rebar. However, corrosion rust tends to accumulate around the steel circumference that faces the concrete cover. From this outer part of the rebar, the corrosion front gradually advances to the inner, which entails a non-uniform expansive pressure around the rebar. The purpose of the study is to simulate the effect of non-uniform rust distribution around the corroded rebar, taking advantage of an embedded cohesive crack finite element. The objective is to develop more realistic models for the estimation of the service life of reinforced concrete structure

A cardiopatia isquêmica na mulher

Nowadays, Coronary Diseases (CDs) represent the main mortality cause in men and women, but there are gender differences regarding their presentation, progression and the way the disease is tackled. This study mainly focuses on reviewing literature about the CD and its gender approach. The authors carried out a search of texts that use qualitative methodology, published between 2003 and 2009 in the following databases: PUBMED, IME, CUIDEN and CINAHL. Factors that hinder the early diagnosis of Ischemic Heart Disease in women are identified as the main findings, and the possible consequences are pointed out. In the fifty-six texts that were selected initially, we can see the difficulty women face to recognize early symptoms of the CD and their low risk perception of this disease. Greater awareness on Ischemic Heart Disease is needed, so that the high morbidity and mortality rates can be reduced.Las Enfermedades Coronarias (EC) suponen la principal causa de mortalidad en el sexo femenino y masculino, pero existen diferencias de género en aspectos como la presentación, evolución o el abordaje de la enfermedad. Este trabajo se centra principalmente en revisar la literatura sobre la EC y el enfoque de género. Los autores han realizado una búsqueda de artículos que utilizan metodología cualitativa publicados entre 2003 y 2009 en las bases de datos PUBMED, IME, CUIDEN y CINAHL. Como hallazgos principales se identifican los factores que dificultan el diagnóstico precoz de la cardiopatía isquémica en la mujer, y se apuntan las posibles consecuencias que puede comportar. En los 56 textos seleccionados, inicialmente se evidencia la dificultad de la mujer para reconocer los síntomas iniciales de EC, así como la baja percepción de riesgo sobre dicha enfermedad. Es necesaria una mayor concienciación sobre la CI con la finalidad de reducir las altas cifras de morbimortalidad.As doenças coronárias (DC) são o principal motivo de mortalidade no sexo feminino e masculino. Existem diferenças de gênero na apresentação, na evolução e na maneira como a doença é abordada. Este trabalho teve como objetivo principal revisar a literatura sobre a DC e o seu enfoque de gênero. Os autores pesquisaram diferentes textos caracterizados por uma abordagem qualitativa, publicados entre 2003 e 2009, nas bases de dados PubMed, IME, CUIDEN e CINAHL. Como principais resultados são identificados os fatores que dificultam o diagnóstico precoce da doença isquêmica nas mulheres, e as possíveis consequências desse diagnóstico tardio são apontadas. Nos 56 textos selecionados, inicialmente mostra-se a dificuldade da mulher relacionada ao reconhecimento dos primeiros sintomas da doença coronária, e a baixa percepção do risco dessa doença. É necessária maior sensibilização sobre a cardiopatia isquêmica (CI), para se reduzir o elevado índice de morbidade e mortalidade

El acceso al Grado en Sociología en la Universitat de València: indagando razones prácticas

El objetivo principal de esta aportación es conocer cuáles son las motivaciones del acceso al Grado en Sociología en la Universitat de València. Para ello se realiza un análisis comparativo entre los datos de la Universitat de València con el promedio de las universidades públicas presenciales acerca del porcentaje de plazas ocupadas y el porcentaje de matrículas en primera opción sobre el total de plazas ocupadas cuya información se obtiene con datos del Ministerio de Universidades. También se ha llevado a cabo un cuestionario entre personas graduadas en Sociología, así como dos grupos de discusión con estudiantes de 1º y 4º de grado. En ambos casos, se pretendía conocer, entre otras cuestiones, cuáles son los motivos por los que decidieron acceder al Grado en Sociología, así como las vías de acceso al mismo. Los principales resultados obtenidos apuntan a un cierto paralelismo en los porcentajes de ocupación y de primeras opciones en las matrículas para la Universitat de València y el conjunto de universidades españolas. Por otra parte, se observa que la mayoría de las personas que acceden al Grado en Sociología lo hace a través de las pruebas de acceso a la universidad y las motivaciones varían desde aquellas personas que indican que acceden a la titulación por el interés que les generan los temas sociales y políticos, hasta aquellas personas que lo hacen porque no han podido acceder a las titulaciones que querían

Tweet@TV: Televisió social en 140 caràcters

Aquest Projecte de Final de Carrera se centra en aquesta vessant dels serveis interactius de la televisió, la televisió social. Durant la seva realització s’ha desenvolupat una aplicació per accedir a una xarxa social d’una forma integrada i sincronitzada amb el consum de televisió. Seguint la línia de recerca del PFC d’en Manel Martos, Adaptació i distribució de continguts web per IPTV [2], aquest projecte s’ha realitzat en l’empresa Activa Multimèdia Digital de la Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals entre els mesos de febrer i maig de 2010 en el marc del projecte CREA-IPTV

Previous knowledge of women in coronary heart disease: A phenomenological study

Introducción: La enfermedad coronaria posee unas características distintas en función del sexo en su presentación, diagnóstico o abordaje terapéutico. Objetivo: explorar los conocimientos previos que posee la mujer sobre la enfermedad coronaria. Metodología: Diseño cualitativo basado en la Fenomenología, en una muestra de 17 mujeres que padecían Cardiopatía Isquémica. La recogida de datos mediante entrevista semiestructurada. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó el método de Giorgi. Resultados: Destacan un déficit de conocimientos previos sobre la enfermedad y el menosprecio de los síntomas iniciales. Conclusión: Existe un déficit de conocimientos previos por parte de la mujer sobre su enfermedad coronaria.Introduction: The coronary heart disease has different characteristics according to gender in aspects such as its presentation, diagnostic or therapeutic approach. Objective: to know the previous knowledge that women have as far as the coronary disease is concerned. Method: Phenomenological qualitative study in 17 women who suffered Ischemic Heart Disease. Data collection performed by means of semistructured interview. The Giorgi method was used to carry out this analysis. Results: The results prove a lack of previous knowledge and a contempt of the initial symptoms. Conclusion: There is a lack of previous knowledge in women on his coronary heart disease

Cambio de paradigma en la gestión cultural. Uso y transformación de la ciudad, y sus espacios, a través del análisis de proyectos culturales

Sancho Ruiz, S. (2013). Cambio de paradigma en la gestión cultural. Uso y transformación de la ciudad, y sus espacios, a través del análisis de proyectos culturales. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/40182Archivo delegad

The effect of collective brand on advertising productivity

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the advertising productivity of a collective brand strategy vs a non-collective brand strategy, as well as the moderating role of company characteristics (age of the company, individual brand reputation and degree of competition that the company faces). The main hypothesis is that a collective brand has a positive influence on the advertising productivity of its member companies, as it is a collective reputation indicator in experience goods. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology is based on the application of regression models with panel data of companies in a Spanish experience goods industry between 2004 and 2012. The empirical analysis is made in the Spanish winery sector, given the proliferation in the wine market of public collective brands (i.e. protected designation of origin labels). Findings – The results show that a company associated with a collective brand has greater advertising productivity than a non-associated company. Advertising productivity is also higher for brands with better individual reputations associated with a collective brand. Moreover, the relative effect of a collective brand on advertising productivity is higher when the company competes in a market with a higher level of competition. Originality/value – The literature has paid little attention to the relationship between collective brand strategy and the advertising productivity of member companies. This study considers that the advertising productivity of companies in collective brands could be explained by the effects derived from the collective brand reputation

Cover cracking of the reinforced concrete due to rebar corrosion induced by chloride penetration

This paper is focused on the problem of the chloride-induced corrosion of the rebar in reinforced concrete, with special application to the slabs and decks of the bridges. High superficial concentrations may be usual in these structures (marine environments or de-icing salts in roadway bridges, e.g.). Like any aggressive agent such as water, gases or other dissolved ions, chloride induced deterioration is very conditioned by possibilities of transport through concrete mass