Terror contemporáneo y su relación con la imagen y lo visual

The following work deals with the mediatic construction of terrorism, the visual configuration of terrorist actions, the experience of the threat and the constant fear of the other. In addition to the relationships between terrorism and other types of violence, such as war and state violenceEl siguiente trabajo trata sobre la construcción mediática del terrorismo, la configuración visual de las acciones terroristas, la experiencia de la amenaza y el miedo constante al otro. Además las relaciones entre el terrorismo y otros tipos de violencia, como la guerra y la violencia de estadoSuárez González, M. (2017). Terror contemporáneo y su relación con la imagen y lo visual. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/89041.TFG

Ungulate behavioral responses to the heterogeneous road-network of a touristic protected area in Africa

Understanding how wildlife responds to road and traffic is essential for effective conservation. Yet, not many studies have evaluated how roads influence wildlife in protected areas, particularly within the large iconic African National Parks where tourism is mainly based on sightings from motorized vehicles with the consequent development and intense use of roads. To reduce this knowledge gap, we studied the behavioral response and local spatial distribution of impala Aepyceros melampus along the heterogeneous (with variation in road surface type and traffic intensity) road-network of Kruger National Park (KNP, South Africa). We surveyed different types of roads (paved and unpaved) recording the occurrence of flight responses among sighted impala and describing their local spatial distribution (in relation to the roads). We observed relatively few flight responses (19.5% of 118 observations), suggesting impalas could be partly habituated to vehicles in KNP. In addition, impala local distribution is apparently unaffected by unpaved roads, yet animals seem to avoid the close proximity of paved roads. Overall, our results suggest a negative, albeit small, effect of traffic intensity, and of presence of pavement on roads on the behavior of impala at KNP. Future studies would be necessary to understand how roads influence other species, but our results show that even within a protected area that has been well-visited for a long time, wildlife can still be affected by roads and traffic. This result has ecological (e.g., changes in spatial distribution of fauna) and management implications (e.g., challenges of facilitating wildlife sightings while minimizing disturbance) for protected areas where touristic activities are largely based on driving.Peer reviewe

Synthesis, structure and reactivity of Pd and Ir complexes based on new lutidine-derived NHC/phosphine mixed pincer ligands

Coordination studies of new lutidine-derived hybrid NHC/phosphine ligands (CNP) to Pd and Ir have been performed. Treatment of the square-planar [Pd(CNP)Cl](AgCl2) complex 2a with KHMDS produces the selective deprotonation at the CH2P arm of the pincer to yield the pyridine-dearomatised complex 3a. A series of cationic [Ir(CNP)(cod)]+ complexes 4 has been prepared by reaction of the imidazolium salts 1 with Ir(acac)(cod). These derivatives exhibit in the solid state, and in solution, a distorted trigonal bipyramidal structure in which the CNP ligands adopt an unusual C(axial)–N(equatorial)–P(equatorial) coordination mode. Reactions of complexes 4 with CO and H2 yield the carbonyl species 5a(Cl) and 6a(Cl), and the dihydrido derivatives 7, respectively. Furthermore, upon reaction of complex 4b(Br) with base, selective deprotonation at the methylene CH2P arms is observed. The, thus formed, deprotonated Ir complex 8b reacts with H2 in a ligand-assisted process leading to the trihydrido complex 9b, which can also be obtained by reaction of 7b(Cl) with H2 in the presence of KOtBu. Finally, the catalytic activity of Ir–CNP complexes in the hydrogenation of ketones has been briefly assessed.CTQ2013-45011-P, CTQ2016-80814-R and CTQ2014 -51912-RE

Species’ Traits as Predictors of Avoidance towards Roads and Traffic

Road-networks and their associated motorized traffic pose a threat to biodiversity and ecosystems, with different groups of species exhibiting different avoidance responses. The often species-specific nature of these behavioural responses to roads and traffic suggest that morphological, ecological, life-history and behavioural traits could be useful in explaining and predicting these responses. Trait-based predictive models have been used to assess extinction risk, land use impacts, and road mortality. Here we present the first, to our knowledge, test of their potential to address animal road avoidance. We studied the fleeing responses and spatial distribution in relation to roads of diverse ungulate species across three South African protected areas. Our results show that smaller, solitary species with non-grazing food habits are more likely to flee in response to presence of a vehicle. None of the tested traits showed a clear relationship based on biological hypotheses with initial distance to roads and tolerance distance to vehicles (used to describe behavioural avoidance towards roads and vehicles, respectively). However, we found significant effects that supported proposed methodological hypotheses. Our results show the potential to use traits as indicators of vehicle and traffic avoidance. Obtaining behavioural avoidance data in the field for many species and areas can be time consuming, but here we show it may be possible to use available trait data to generally predict species responses. This could be useful for initial species risk assessments

Forma-construcción en la arquitectura religiosa de Luis Moya Blanco

Trabajo de investigación incluido en los objetivos del Proyecto I+D+i "Relación forma-construcción en la arquitectura religiosa de Luis Moya Blanco", subvencionado por el Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, referencia HAR2011-28916 (2012/2013

Key Factors in Effective Patient-Tailored Dosing of Fluoroquinolones in Urological Infections: Interindividual Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Variability

Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are a critical group of antimicrobials prescribed in urological infections as they have a broad antimicrobial spectrum of activity and a favorable tissue penetration at the site of infection. However, their clinical practice is not problem-free of treatment failure, risk of emergence of resistance, and rare but important adverse effects. Due to their critical role in clinical improvement, understanding the dose-response relation is necessary to optimize the effectiveness of FQs therapy, as it is essential to select the right antibiotic at the right dose for the right duration in urological infections. The aim of this study was to review the published literature about inter-individual variability in pharmacological processes that can be responsible for the clinical response after empiric dose for the most commonly prescribed urological FQs: ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and moxifloxacin. Interindividual pharmacokinetic (PK) variability, particularly in elimination, may contribute to treatment failure. Clearance related to creatinine clearance should be specifically considered for ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin. Likewise, today, undesired interregional variability in FQs antimicrobial activity against certain microorganisms exists. FQs pharmacology, patient-specific characteristics, and the identity of the local infecting organism are key factors in determining clinical outcomes in FQs use

Hydrogenation of an iridium-coordinated imidazol-2-ylidene ligand fragment

An iridium complex featuring a metalated lutidine-derived CNP ligand reacts with KOt Bu to yield a dimeric species with the two metal centers bound to the opposite ligands through the CHN arms. Furthermore, reaction with H2 in the presence of KOt Bu of the same iridium derivative results in the hydrogenation of the –CHQCH– imidazolylidene moiety of the complex. NMR spectroscopy monitoring of the latter reaction supports the initial formation of a dihydride iridium complex containing an imidazolylidene ligand fragment that is hydrogenated after prolonged reaction time.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad de España (MINECO) y fondos FEDER de la Unión Europea-CTQ2015-69568-P, CTQ2016-80814-R y CTQ2016- 81797-RED

Evaluación y fomento de la competencia de comunicación oral de los estudiantes universitarios

En este trabajo se presenta una experiencia destinada a fomentar y evaluar la competencia de comunicación oral en estudiantes universitarios de grado. Con esta finalidad, y teniendo como objetivo la mejora de la empleabilidad, se hace necesario promover acciones formativas en habilidades comunicativas; entre ellas se enmarca el Torneo 10 en 5 “Idea de Negocio” que es la experiencia que se propone. El torneo consiste en presentar en equipo una idea de negocio en 5 minutos, apoyándose en 10 imágenes estáticas. En una primera fase, tras cada presentación, un jurado realiza un feedback a cada equipo, que sirve como formación de cara a la siguiente fase. Finalizado el torneo, se realiza una entrevista en profundidad a los participantes, valorándose sus expectativas previas sobre la experiencia y su nivel de satisfacción. Entre las conclusiones alcanzadas destaca que este formato de exposición se revela como una herramienta de comunicación oral original y creativa. Asimismo, el torneo sirve como elemento impulsor de la participación del estudiante en su proceso formativoIn this paper we present an experience to promote and evaluate oral communication skills in undergraduate students. In order to improve employability, it is necessary to promote activities focused on communication skills, like the “Tournament 10 in 5 Business Idea" that we propose here. This tournament consists of making team presentations of a business idea in 5 minutes, drawing on 10 still images. Firstly, after each presentation, the jury gives feedback to each team to provide training for the next step. After the tournament, an in-depth interview with all the participants is performed to assess their expectations before the experience and their level of satisfaction. The main conclusion we highlight is that the presentation format is an original and creative oral communication tool. The tournament also encourages the participation of the students in their learning process.Proyecto financiado por la ULPGC, UNI2010/S0

Modelo alternativo para el mejoramiento de la actividad científico-investigativa en la facultad de ciencias sociales y de la salud de la UPSE. Propuesta.

En el siglo XXI, el mundo se encuentra inmerso en crisis y un conjunto de problemas globales que aún no tienen solución, una revolución científico-tecnológica con gran desarrollo de la comunicación, que exigen perfeccionar al máximo las potencialidades humanas para poder enfrentar el reto del desarrollo sostenible. El trabajo que ofrecemos nace en el marco de las transformaciones de la Educación Superior en la sociedad ecuatoriana contemporánea, la cual busca construir un modelo de universidad que potencie la investigación científica como vía estratégica para el logro de la excelencia en la formación de profesionales competentes y el desarrollo sustentable del país, a mediano y corto plazo. La Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena, es un ejemplo fehaciente del empeño en impulsar los procesos de cambio en la universidad que permitan elevar la calidad de la educación. Se presenta la primera ver-sión del modelo alternativo para el mejoramiento de la actividad científico- investigativa en la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y de la Salud, como primer acercamiento al modelo ideal. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos tales como: histórico-lógico, análisis-síntesis, inducción-deducción, sistematización, modelación y holístico, fundamentalmente; así como métodos empíricos para conocer los antecedentes, carencias e insuficiencias en estos aspectos. El modelo transita por cuatro etapas que no se producen en orden secuencial sino se interrelaciona

Efecto del Proceso de Atención de Enfermería en un paciente crítico con Colangitis III

Introducción. La Colangitis Aguda Severa (CAS) o Colangitis III, se caracteriza por la obstrucción biliar total e infección de la bilis que puede evolucionar a una falla orgánica por infección sistémica, shock o muerte, su letalidad se incrementa en el retraso del tratamiento médico y su principal causa es por coledocolitiasis (1) Objetivo. Describir el efecto del Proceso de Atención de Enfermería (PAE) en un paciente en estado crítico con el diagnóstico médico de colangitis III. Materiales y métodos. Diseño cuantitativo, cuasi experimental, de corte transversal y se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en diversas plataformas como, Google Académico, PubMed y Elsevier así mismo, la organización de los datos se realizó con base a los patrones funcionales de salud, la redacción de diagnóstico se realizó con la taxonomía NANDA, los planes de cuidados con NOC y NIC. Resultados. El efecto de las intervenciones en los diagnósticos de mayor prioridad fue: limpieza ineficaz de las vías aéreas pre y postintervención 15-20, disminución del gasto cardiaco pre y postintervención 19-23 e hipertermia pre y postintervención 5-8. Conclusión. El efecto de las intervenciones de enfermería mediante la metodología del PAE asegura la calidad de la atención, y también nos permiten medir las respuestas humanas que indican una mejora del paciente, ayudando a identificar las áreas de oportunidad del cuidado