Association between Health-Related Physical Fitness and Self-Rated Risk of Depression in Adolescents: Dados Study

Depression is the most common mental disorder, affecting around 5% of adolescents. Physical fitness is considered a powerful marker of physical and mental health. The scientific results on the relationship between physical fitness and depression in the adolescent population are mixed. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to analyse the association between objectively assessed physical fitness and self-rated risk of depression in a group of adolescents. A total of 225 participants (44% girls), aged 13.9 ± 0.3 years, from the Deporte, ADOlescencia y Salud (DADOS) study were included in the analyses. Field-based Assessing Levels of Physical fitness and Health in Adolescents (ALPHA) health-related fitness test battery was used to objectively assess physical fitness components. The Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) level 3 was used to evaluate self-rated risk of depression. Our results showed that self-rated risk of depression was inversely associated with cardiorespiratory fitness (β = −0.172), as well as positively associated with body mass index (β = 0.146) and waist circumference (β = 0.137) (all p < 0.05). Adolescents with low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness had significantly higher odds of self-rated risk of depression (OR = 7.17; 95% CI, 1.51–33.95). These findings suggest that health-related physical fitness, particularly cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition, is associated with depression in adolescents

Audiovisual narrative, re-enactment, and historical education: Hospitals in the Spanish Civil War

The audiovisual narrative is a widely used resource in the presentation of diverse historical content. Historical recreation, thanks to its ability to generate images of the past, when combined with the use of emerging digital technologies (CGI, computer-generated imagery), allows optimization of audiovisual narratives that present images and contexts of the past and its heritage. From a perspective of promoting historical thought, high school and higher education students can take part in initiatives of historical recreation (in the key to service learning). This process allows its incorporation into the production of educational history products, which can be reapplied in formal and non-formal teaching-learning spaces. The experience developed by the DIDPATRI group (Heritage Didactics) of the University of Barcelona (2017- 2021), based on projects set in the health problems of the Spanish Civil War, has generated guidelines for the development of a digital audiovisual narrative of didactic character based on activities of historical recreation and service learning in contexts of public history and archeology

Formação de professores: os currículos das licenciaturas na expansão universitária

A pesquisa busca compreender a estrutura curricular dos cursos de Licenciatura em uma nova Universidade Federal no interior de Minas Gerais, na expansão universitária, em seus aspectos pedagógicos e políticos, e a  coerência com nos seus princípios orientadores em diferentes momentos de seu desenvolvimento. Utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e a técnica da entrevista semi-estruturada para a coleta de dados e análise. Explicitou-se dificuldades para a viabilidade de projetos inovadores, incluindo os projetos com falta de autoria, falta de assessoria, diálogo e formação conjunta de formadores e falta de investimento adequado na infreestructura

Multiple simultaneous Wi-Fi measurements in fingerprinting indoor positioning

The accuracy of fingerprinting-based positioning methods accuracy is limited by the fluctuations in the radio signal intensity mainly due to reflections, refractions, and multipath interference, among other factors. We consider that the fluctuations (often modelled as a Gaussian process for simplification purposes) can be minimized by exploiting the richness of multiple signals collected simultaneously through independent network interfaces. This paper introduces an analysis of Wi-Fi signals' statistics using simultaneous measurements which shows that RSSI values obtained from independent devices are not highly correlated. The low correlation between Wi-Fi interfaces might be exploited to improve the positioning accuracy. The validation of the proposed fingerprinting approach in a real scenario shows that the mean and maximum error in positioning can be reduced by more than 40% when five Wi-Fi interfaces are simultaneously used for fingerprinting.This work has been supported by COMPETE: POCI-01- 0145-FEDER-007043 and FCT—Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia within the scope of project UID/CEC/00319/2013, by the Portugal Incentive System for Research and Technological Development in the scope of the projects in co- promotion no 002814/2015 (iFACTORY 2015-2018), and by the José Castillejo mobility grant (CAS16/00072).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Kinanthropometric characteristics in teenager basketball players

Introducción: El baloncesto presenta una gran heterogeneidad antropométrica entre jugadores en relación a la posición de juego. El base suele ser el más bajo del equipo pero también el más rápido. El escolta suele ser similar al base, más bajo, rápido y ágil que el resto. El alero es de una altura intermedia entre los jugadores interiores y exteriores, combina la altura con la velocidad, y el pívot tiene un rol más físico, es el más alto y con mayor masa muscular. El objetivo del estudio es describir el perfil cineantropométrico del equipo cadete masculino del Valencia Basket Club. Material y Métodos: Se han evaluado 20 jugadores de baloncesto cadete masculino (15,35±0,59años). Un antropometrista nivel I tomó las medidas según la metodología de la Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Se calculó la composición corporal según el consenso de cineantropometría del Grupo Español de Cineantropometría (GREC), el somatotipo según Heath-Carter, e índices adiposo-musculares. Resultados: Se observaron diferencias en los valores de peso, talla, pliegues cutáneos y composición corporal, de las variables estudiadas de la muestra total y por posición de juego, siendo los valores menores los de la posición base y mayores en los pívots. Se estableció una tendencia creciente de estos parámetros en el siguiente orden: base, escolta, alero y pívot. Conclusiones: El somatotipo global del jugador de baloncesto cadete del Valencia Basket Club es ectomorfo balanceado. Conocer el perfil cineantropométrico puede beneficiar la elaboración de planes de entrenamiento y nutrición, así como reflejar la evolución y dirigirla hacia las características ligadas al rendimiento óptimo.Introduction: Basketball is a sport with a high heterogeneity anthropometric as playing position. Point guard is usually the lowest player but also the fastest. Guard is similar to point guard, faster and more agile than the others. Small forward has an intermediate height between the inside and outside players and it combines height with velocity. And center (pivot) has a physical role, it has the highest and more muscle mass. The aim of this study is to describe the kinanthropometric profile of male cadet “Valencia Basket Club”. Material and Methods: A total of 20 male cadet basketball players were evaluated (15.35±0.59 years old). An anthropometrist level 1 took anthropometric measures according to the methodology of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Body composition was calculated according to the kinanthropometry consensus of the Kinanthropometry Spanish Group (GREC), somatotype with Heath-Carter’s method and adipose-muscular and cardiovascular risk index. Results: Differences in values of weight, height, skinfold and body composition from variables of sample and position were observed. Lower values were from point guard position and higher values were from center position. An increasing trend of these parameters was established in the following order: point guard, guard, small forward and center. Conclusions: The Valencia Basket Club cadet player overall somatotype is balance ectomorph. To know kinanthropometric profile may be beneficial to develop specific training and nutrition plans as well as to see evolution and characteristics for optimal performance

Museu particular, ethnology to around the house (and through the networks)

[EN] The Museu Particular is a project born in the middle of the pandemic that aims to give a voice to everyday objects, turning them into museum pieces and valuing the heritage that we all have around us and of which we form part. An example of hybridisation, heritage education and storytelling, it consisted of exhibiting an everyday object on a monthly basis throughout the 2021 and disseminating as much content as possible. Specifically, it was carried out in two ways: in physical format, at the Museu de la Vida Rural located in l'Espluga de Francolí (Tarragona), and virtually, with a profile on Twitter, Instagram and a web-blog. All this has led to the creation of a loyal virtual community. It has also had an impact on national and international press. In addition, other institutions have taken notice of the project, using it as a model.[ES] El Museu particular es un proyecto nacido en plena pandemia que pretende dar voz a objetos cotidianos, convirtiéndolos en pieza de museo y valorando el patrimonio que todos tenemos alrededor y del cual formamos parte. Ejemplo de hibridación, didáctica patrimonial y storytelling, consistió en exponer durante todo el 2021, mensualmente, un objeto cotidiano y difundir el máximo de contenidos posibles. Concretamente, se realizó a través de dos vías: la presencial, en el Museo de la Vida Rural situado en l’Espluga de Francolí (Tarragona) y la virtual, con un perfil en Twitter, Instagram y una web-blog. Con todo se ha conseguido la creación de una comunidad virtual fidelizada. También impacto en medios de comunicación nacionales e internacionales. Además, otras instituciones se han fijado en el proyecto tomándolo como modelo. Rebollo Sánchez, A.; Feliu Torruella, M.; Sospedra Roca, R. (2022). Museu particular, etnología de andar por casa (y por las redes). En CIMED22 - II Congreso internacional de museos y estrategias digitales. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 175-182. https://doi.org/10.4995/CIMED22.2022.1537517518

Riesgo de padecer trastornos de la conducta alimentaria y rendimiento académico en adolescentes: proyecto DADOS

Introduction: eating disorders (ED) are complex multifactorial chronic diseases with adverse consequences on cognition in adolescence. Objectives: the main aim of the present study was to analyze the association between the risk of ED and academic performance in adolescents, considering the key role of weight status. Methods: a total of 261 adolescents (13.9 ± 0.3 years) from the DADOS (Deporte, Adolescencia y Salud) Study were included in the analysis. The risk of ED was assessed using the Sick Control on Fast Food (SCOFF) questionnaire. Weight status was assessed by body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2 ). Academic performance was assessed through final grades and through the Spanish version of the SRA Test of Educational Ability (TEA). Results: the risk of ED was negatively associated with academic grades, and with verbal and numeric abilities measured through TEA. Adolescents with non-eating disorder risk showed higher scores in academic grades (but not in the TEA components). Overweight and obese adolescents reported higher risk of ED. Conclusions: the risk of ED is negatively associated with academic performance, being higher in overweight and obese adolescents. Interventional programs aimed to improve academic performance should take into account weight status and the risk of ED.Introducción: los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) son alteraciones psicológicas severas con graves consecuencias sobre la función cognitiva durante la adolescencia. Objetivos: el principal objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la asociación entre el riesgo de padecer TCA y el rendimiento académico en adolescentes, considerando el papel clave de la composición corporal. Métodos: la muestra estuvo formada por un total de 261 adolescentes (13,9 ± 0,3 años), participantes del proyecto DADOS (Deporte, Adolescencia y Salud). La versión española del cuestionario Sick Control on Fast Food (SCOFF) se utilizó para determinar el riesgo de padecer TCA. La composición corporal se evaluó mediante el índice de masa corporal (IMC) (kg/m2 ). El rendimiento académico fue evaluado mediante las notas finales y mediante la versión española del cuestionario SRA Test of Educational Ability (TEA). Resultados: el riesgo de padecer TCA estuvo inversamente asociado con las notas y con las habilidades verbales y numéricas medidas mediante el TEA. Los adolescentes que no presentaban riesgo de padecer TCA mostraron calificaciones más altas en las notas (pero no en los componentes del cuestionario TEA). Los adolescentes con sobrepeso u obesidad reportaron un mayor riesgo de padecer TCA. Conclusiones: el riesgo de padecer TCA está asociado de forma inversa con el rendimiento académico y es más elevado en adolescentes con sobrepeso u obesidad. Las intervenciones cuyo objetivo sea mejorar el rendimiento académico deberían tener en cuenta la composición corporal y el riesgo de padecer TCA

Predictive Value of Skeletal Muscle Mass in Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Background Reduced muscle mass has been associated with increased treatment complications in several tumor types. We evaluated the impact of skeletal muscle index (SMI) on prognosis and immune-related adverse events (IrAEs) in a cohort of recurrent/metastatic (R/M) head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treated with immune checkpoints inhibitors (ICI). Methods A single-institutional, retrospective study was performed including 61 consecutive patients of R/M HNSCC diagnosed between July 2015 and December 2018. SMI was quantified using a CT scan at L3 to evaluate body composition. Median baseline SMI was used to dichotomize patients in low and high SMI. Kaplan-Meier estimations were used to detect overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Toxicity was recorded using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event v4.3. Results Patients were 52 men (85.2%) with mean of age 57.7 years (SD 9.62), mainly oral cavity (n = 21; 34.4%). Low SMI was an independent factor for OS in the univariate (HR, 2.06; 95% CI, 1.14-3.73, p = 0.017) and multivariate Cox analyses (HR, 2.99; 95% CI, 1.29-6.94; p = 0.011). PFS was also reduced in patients with low SMI (PFS HR, 1.84; 95% CI, 1.08-3.12; p = 0.025). IrAEs occurred in 29 (47.5%) patients. There was no association between low SMI and IrAEs at any grade (OR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.20-1.54; p = 0.261). However, grades 3 to 4 IrAEs were developed in seven patients of whom three had low SMI. Conclusions Low SMI before ICI treatment in R/M HNSCC patients had a negative impact on OS and PFS. Further prospective research is needed to confirm the role of body composition as a predictive biomarker in ICI treatment

La batalla de la Fatarella, 1938. Museografia, iconografia, recreació i memòria. Un model transversal de recerca didàctica

El combat de Raïmats, succeït el darrer dia de la batalla de l’Ebre (15 de novembre de 1938) ha estat investigat des de diverses òptiques per part del grup de recerca DIDPATRI en una perspectiva interdisciplinar i transversal. La recerca va començar amb una petició de l’associació cívica Lo Riu el 2013 a la Universitat de Barcelona que van aconduir a una intensa campanya arqueològica en una clara dinàmica de recerca pública. En els anys posteriors i fins el 2018 les accions sobre Raïmats s’han multiplicat incorporant experiències sobre museografia a l’aire lliure;  visites escolars; turisme de camps de batalla; recreació històrica i generació d’iconografia didàctica. Tot plegat la dinàmica no exhaurida, es contextualitza també en una dinàmica pedagògica d’investigació acció en la qual els plantejaments didàctics assoleixen protagonisme. L’experiència transversal de Raïmats incorpora també una vessant explícita de memòria en tant que el lloc s’ha convertit en un referent significatiu de la batalla de l’Ebre

Generación de iconografía didáctica a partir de recreación histórica y 3D. El caso de la Guerra Civil Española [Generation of didactic iconography through historical reenactment and 3D. The case of the Spanish Civil War]

Resumen:La iconografía histórica nos suministra imágenes más o menos hipotéticas del pasado que contribuyen a su interpretación, conocimiento y comprensión. El progreso del software para el diseño y producción de imágenes bidimensionales o tridimensionales ha optimizado las posibilidades de generar iconografía didáctica sobre espacios y hechos del pasado. Por otra parte, la promoción de actividades de recreación histórica facilita la obtención de imágenes fotográficas y cinéticas de carácter histórico, con proyección didáctica, y que pueden integrarse en el software de tratamiento de imágenes. El presente trabajo describe la experiencia del grupo DIDPATRI en el diseño de investigaciones interdisciplinares y de la socialización del conocimiento obtenido a partir de iconografía didáctica, al entorno de la Guerra Civil española.Palabras clave:  Iconografía didáctica;  Recreación  histórica;  Ilustración  tridimensional; Matte painting; Guerra Civil española. Abstract:Historical iconography provides us with hypothetical images of the past that contribute to its interpretation, knowledge and understanding. The advances in  software to design and produce two- or three-dimensional images has optimized the possibilities of generating didactic iconography about spaces and events of the past. Additionally, the promotion of reenactment activities facilitates to capturephotographic and kinetic pictures of historical character, with a didactic projection, that can be integrated into the image processing software. The present article describes the experience of the group DIDPATRI regarding the design and implementation of interdisciplinary research and socialization of knowledge obtained from didactic iconography, in the context of the Spanish Civil War.Keywords:  Didactic Iconography; Historical Reenactment; 3D Illustration; Matte painting; Spanish Civil Wa