Evaluation of Citriculture Mechanisation Level in Valencia Region (Spain): Poll Results

[EN] The increase of the technology level of citrus production operations is required to improve production profitability and reduce production costs. In the framework of the project CITRUSTECH ("Technological advances for modernisation and sustainability in citrus production"), three different poll questionnaires were developed and conducted in the Valencia region to assess the citriculture mechanisation level. In total, 142 questionaries for small and medium-size plantations, 32 for cooperative technicians and 16 for large-size plantations were conducted. From a socioeconomic point of view, clear age and sex inequalities were found. From the technological point of view, relevant differences were found between plantation sizes. The role of the cooperative mechanisation services (custom cost) and other customer services was revealed, with a higher percentage of the area under cultivation at the expense of the small-size plantations. The use of some manual tools was confirmed in pruning, even in large-size orchards. In small-size orchards, the use of backpack sprayers was verified. Regarding farm machinery, besides tractors, hydro-pneumatic sprayers and agricultural shredders were employed. No farm machinery was used during harvesting operations, apart from transport equipment, due to the reduced plantation frames.This research has been funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and cofounded by the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentacion (project GO "Avances tecnologicos para la modernizacion y la sostenibilidad en la produccion de citricos CITRUSTECH").Ortiz Sánchez, MC.; Torregrosa, A.; Martínez, JM. (2022). Evaluation of Citriculture Mechanisation Level in Valencia Region (Spain): Poll Results. Agronomy. 12(6):1-6. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy120613661612

Exchange of information between public administrations. A compared analysis.

El objeto de esta tesis doctoral es el estudio comparado del régimen jurídico del intercambio de información entre Administraciones Públicas existente tanto en el ordenamiento italiano como en el español. Esta tesis se ha dividido en tres partes diferenciadas: la primera parte, que engloba el primer capítulo, que versa sobre el marco conceptual sobre el intercambio de información entre Administraciones Públicas. El objetivo de esta parte es situar al posible lector dentro del ámbito de estudio del presente trabajo: determinar el objeto de estudio de la tesis, delimitar y aclarar conceptos necesarios para la comparación. Se analizarán los presupuestos que justifican la transmisión de datos entre las Administraciones Públicas y las referencias, capitales y básicas, al ordenamiento europeo en cuyo seno se encuentra tanto el origen como muchas de las soluciones para la implantación de un sistema de intercambio de información entre Administraciones Públicas. En la segunda parte, que engloba los capítulos segundo y tercero, se realiza un estudio exhaustivo y separado de los ordenamientos italiano y español desde una triple perspectiva: derecho de los ciudadanos a no aportar datos y documentos que ya posean las Administraciones Públicas, la cooperación necesaria entre las diferentes Administraciones y el derecho a la protección de datos de carácter personal. En la tercera parte de este estudio, correspondiente al cuarto capítulo, se ha realizado una comparación entre ambos ordenamientos, con particular atención a los elementos comunes y, sobre todo, a aquellos diferentes sobre este triple perfil. Finalmente, considerando todos estos elementos, se ha realizado una propuesta de un modelo jurídico de intercambio de información entre Administraciones Públicas que haga posible el cumplimiento del derecho del ciudadano a no aportar documentación a través de normas jurídicas que tiendan a la cooperación administrativa con respeto al derecho a la protección de datos de carácter personal.L’oggetto di questa tesi dottorale, è lo studio del regime giuridico, che riguarda lo scambio di informazione fra le amministrazioni pubbliche che si contempla sia nell’ordinamento italiano sia in quello spagnolo. Questa tesi è divisa in tre parti differenziate e quattro capitoli: la prima parte, che riguarda la cornice concettuale sullo scambio di informazione tra le pubbliche amministrazioni. L’obbiettivo di questa parte è collocare dentro l’ambito dello studio del presente elaborato il possibile lettore: determinare l’oggetto di studio della tesi, delimitare e chiarire concetti necessari per la comparazione. Verranno analizzati i presupposti che giustificano la trasmissione di dati tra le pubbliche amministrazioni ed i riferimenti, capitali e basici, all’ordinamento europeo nel quale seno si trova tanto l’origine come tante delle soluzioni per l’attivazione di un sistema di scambio di informazione tra le pubbliche amministrazioni. Nella seconda parte, che comprende i capitoli secondo e terzo, si realizza uno studio approfondito e separato degli ordinamenti italiano e spagnolo a partire d’un triplo profilo: diritto dei cittadini a non apportare documenti che sono già in mano delle pubbliche amministrazioni, la cooperazione necessaria tra le diverse amministrazioni ed il diritto alla protezione dei dati personali. Nella terza parte di questo elaborato, che corrisponde al quarto capitolo, si è realizzata una comparazione tra i due ordinamenti, con particolare attenzione agli elementi comuni e, soprattutto, agli elementi differenti di questo triplo profilo. Infine, considerando tutti gli elementi, è stata realizzata una proposta di un modello giuridico di scambio di informazione tra le pubbliche amministrazioni che renda possibile il compimento del diritto del cittadino a non apportare documentazione mediante norme giuridiche che riguardano la cooperazione amministrativa e che si adegui al rispetto del diritto alla protezione dei dati personale.The purpose of this thesis is a comparative study on the legal system upon exchange of information between Spanish and Italian Public administrations. This thesis is divided in three main parts and four chapters. The first part, including chapter I, deals with the framework of the exchange of information between Spanish and Italian public administrations. The aim of this part is to place the reader within the scope of this paper: defining the subject matter of the thesis, describing and clarifying concepts needed for further comparison along this paper. We will also analyze the budgets used to justify the data transmission between public administrations and we will refer to European law where we found the origin as many of the solutions for the implementation of a proper system of exchanging information between public administrations. In the second part, which includes the second and third chapters, a comprehensive and separate study of the Italian and Spanish systems is achieved from three different perspectives: first, the right of citizens not to provide documents and data already held by public administrations; second, the necessary cooperation between the different administrations and the right to personal data protection. Finally, the third part of this study, includes the fourth chapter, makes a comparison between the Italian and Spanish systems, with special reference to the common and different elements. Hence, considering all these elements, this thesis contains a proposal of exchange information model between public administrations to render possible the fulfillment of citizens’ rights of not providing documentation through legal rules seeking to increase administrative cooperation and with respect of the right to personal data protection

Acute Effects of Different Postactivation Potentiation Protocols on Traditional Rowing Performance

Postactivation potentiation (PAP) describes an initial muscular activation with a submaximal or maximal load intensity that produces acute improvements in muscle power and performance in subsequent explosive activities. The objective of this study was to compare the effect of different PAP protocols in rowing performance. A crossover design involving seven rowers was used, in which two different PAP protocols were applied: PAP of maximal conditioning contractions (PAP MCC) on a rowing ergometer to provide greater transferability and, thus, enhance the magnitude of PAP stimuli on subsequent rowing performance; and PAP of maximal strength contractions (PAP MSC) in half squat and bench pull exercises, similar to the main exercises in rowing strength training, to perform a 20 s “all-out” test simulating a competition start. Student’s t-test was used to compare means of the variables (p < 0.05). Effect size statistics were calculated using Cohen’s d. The PAP MCC protocol resulted in significant differences, with an extremely large effect size in average power output (p = 0.034, d = 0.98) in the first 3 (p = 0.019, d = 1.15) and first 5 (p = 0.036, d = 0.91) strokes. This group also reached a greater number of strokes (p = 0.049, d = 2.29) and strokes per minute (p = 0.046, d = 1.15). PAP with maximal conditioning contractions in rowing warm-up enhanced subsequent rowing sprint and is an advisable strategy to potentiate performance at the start of rowing competitions and sprint regattas

Smart Roads Classification

[EN] This article is based on the PIARC Special Project "Smart Roads Classification" which was funded by PIARC with financial support from Spain, Belgium, Canada-Québec and the USA. The project was carried out by a team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV, Spain) with the support of PIARC General Secretariat and of an Oversight Team from different countries. The full Report can be found in the special projects section of PIARC¿s website.García García, A.; Camacho-Torregrosa, FJ.; Llopis-Castelló, D.; Monserrat Del Río, JF. (2021). Smart Roads Classification. Routes - Roads. (391):23-27. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/189900232739

Cen X–3 as seen by MAXI during six years

The aim of this work is to study both light curve and orbital phase spectroscopy of Cen X-3 taking advantage of the MAXI/GSC observation strategy. These studies allow delimiting the stellar wind properties and its interactions with the compact object. From the analysis of the light curve, we have estimated the orbital period of the binary system and also found possible QPOs around a superorbital period of Psuperorb = 220 ± 5 days. Both orbital phase-averaged and phase-resolved spectra were extracted and analysed in the 2.0{20.0 keV energy range. Two models have described spectra satisfactorily, a partial absorbed Comptonization of cool photons on hot electrons plus a power law, and a partial absorbed blackbody plus a power law, both modified by adding Gaussian lines. The high value of the X-ray luminosity in the averaged spectrum indicates that the accretion mode is not only due to the stellar wind.Se pretende estudiar la curva de luz y la espectroscopía en fase orbital de Cen X-3 gracias a la estrategia de observación de MAXI/GSC. Estos estudios permiten delimitar las propiedades del viento estelar y sus interacciones con el objeto compacto. Por medio de este análisis hemos estimado el período orbital del sistema y hemos encontrado posibles QPOs alrededor de un superperíodo orbital de Psuperorb = 220 ± 5 días. Hemos extraído y analizado los espectros medio y en fase orbital en el intervalo 2.0{20.0 keV por medio de dos modelos: una comptonización parcialmente absorbida de fotones fróos en electrones calientes más una ley de potencias y un cuerpo negro parcialmente absorbido más una ley de potencias, ambos modificados por líneas Gaussianas. El alto valor de la luminosidad del espectro medio indica un modo de acreción no debido solamente al viento estelar.This work was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science project number ESP2017-85691-P

Optimisation of ultrasound liver perfusion through a digital reference object and analysis tool

[EN] Background Conventional ultrasound (US) provides important qualitative information, although there is a need to evaluate the influence of the input parameters on the output signal and standardise the acquisition for an adequate quantitative perfusion assessment. The present study analyses how the variation in the input parameters influences the measurement of the perfusion parameters. Methods A software tool with simulator of the conventional US signal was created, and the influence of the different input variables on the derived biomarkers was analysed by varying the image acquisition configuration. The input parameters considered were the dynamic range, gain, and frequency of the transducer. Their influence on mean transit time (MTT), the area under the curve (AUC), maximum intensity (MI), and time to peak (TTP) parameters as outputs of the quantitative perfusion analysis was evaluated. A group of 13 patients with hepatocarcinoma was analysed with both a commercial tool and an in-house developed software. Results The optimal calculated inputs which minimise errors while preserving images¿ readability consisted of gain of 15¿dB, dynamic range of 60¿dB, and frequency of 1.5¿MHz. The comparison between the in-house developed software and the commercial software provided different values for MTT and AUC, while MI and TTP were highly similar. Conclusion Input parameter selection introduces variability and errors in US perfusion parameter estimation. Our results may add relevant insight into the current knowledge of conventional US perfusion and its use in lesions characterisation, playing in favour of optimised standardised parameter configuration to minimise variability.Alberich-Bayarri, Á.; Tomás-Cucarella, J.; Torregrosa-Lloret, A.; Saiz Rodríguez, FJ.; Martí-Bonmatí, L. (2019). 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Blueprint for a european calciphylaxis registry initiative. the european calciphylaxis network (eucalnet)

Calcific uraemic arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare disease and continues to be a clinical challenge. The typical course of CUA is characterized by painful skin discolouration and induration evolving to necrotic ulcerations. Medial calcification of cutaneous arterioles and extensive extracellular matrix remodelling are the hallmarks of CUA. The epidemiology and risk factors associated with this disease are still not fully understood. Moreover, CUA treatment strategies vary significantly among centres and expert recommendations are heterogeneous. Registries may provide important insights and information to increase our knowledge about epidemiology and clinical aspects of CUA and may help to optimize its therapeutic management. In 2006, we established an internet-based registry in Germany (www.calciphylaxie.de) to allow online notification of patients with established or suspected CUA. The registry includes a comprehensive database with questions covering >70 parameters and items regarding patient-related and laboratory data, clinical background and presentation as well as therapeutic strategies. The next phase will be to allow international patient registration via www.calciphylaxis.net as part of the multinational EuCalNet (European Calciphylaxis Network) initiative, which is supported by the ERA-EDTA scientific working group 'CKD-MBD'. Based on the valuable experience with the previous German CUA registry, EuCalNet will be a useful tool to collect data on the rare disease CUA and may become a basis for prospective controlled trials in the near future

Application of automated photogrammetry and lighting techniques with GIS tools for visualisation and analysis of a slab with anthropomorphous reliefs

[EN] Extended Abstract:We present a methodological approach for the representation, visualisation and analysis of three-dimensional (3D) models of meaningful details in stone reliefs provided by digital documentation tools and subsequent processing. For this aim, anthropomorphous shapes engraved on a flat stone slab found in Sierra de Fontcalent (Alicante) are studied. The object under consideration was located near two archaeological sites, Cova del Fum–a cave with presence of the Chalcolithic material (López, 2010)–and the archaeological site of Fontcalent, with remains from different phases of occupation spanning from 7th-6thBC to the 20thcentury (Ximénez, 2012).In the last few years, the use of digital tools provided by new technologies and software development has left traditional work methodology behind (De Reu et al., 2014)while enabling the development of new approaches to both minimise heritage alteration and provide objective and accurate information (Lopez-Menchero, Marchante, Vincent, Cárdenas, & Onrubia, 2017). 3D documentation allows recording of cultural heritage at a reasonable cost with precision and quality through digital photography and SfM (Structure from Motion) photogrammetry with specialised software (De Reu et al., 2013).In this project, recording and documentation with digital photography and automated photogrammetric techniques are applied to the Fontcalent stone slab for its digitisation and subsequent 3D representation. From the resulting model, a two-folded line of study is obtained. On the one hand, a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) is generated to study the microtopographies of the stone with geographic analysis techniques provided by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from different lighting conditions and surface reflections, which are calculated by hillshading or LRM (Local Relief Model) for the interpretation of the object (Carrero-Pazos, Vilas, Romaní, & Rodríguez, 2014;Gawior, Rutkiewicz, Malik & Wistuba, 2017).On the other hand, from both the 3D model and the point cloud, the study is completed with the application of the methods of analysis and visualisation based on the Morphological Residue Model (MRM) which stands out every single detail of the surface morphology of the object (Caninas, Pires, Henriques, & Chambino, 2016;Correia, Pires, & Sousa, 2014). Further visualisations are based on Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) which provides different shadows and reflections over the object from the application of a multidirectional illumination (Happa et al., 2010; Malzbender, Gelb, Wolters, & Zuckerman, 2000; Mudge et al., 2010).The results thus obtained of the Fontcalent stone slab allow us to visualise several characteristic elements. The anthropomorphous figure awaking interest is also combined with the figure resulting from different visualisations applied with GIS techniques which may resemble a zoomorph. The use of visualisation techniques shown in this study has been fundamental in order to recognise the latter element. The composition reveals a zigzag line already appreciated before the study so that it is interesting to check if visualisations based on GIS techniques are able to highlight it though being shallow incisions. In our experience regarding this study, visualisation by using the hillshading technique shows a greater level of 3D detail than that provided by the application of the sky-view factor technique which offers a flattering view. However, the former technique may occasionally show shadows which hide other details, unlike the latter technique which plots the entire slab surface illuminated while differentiating the associated microtopography on the basis of its marks. The use of shaders in combination with hillshading and particularly combined with high pass filtering, contributes to improving the visualisation and accuracy of shadowed areas. As a result, we conclude that the results obtained in this work by lighting techniques with GIS add a greater level of detail in comparison to those provided by the mesh or the point cloud.The study of the Fontcalent stone slab paves the way for two working hypotheses to be developed: on the one hand, its anthropological origin possibly related to the Chalcolithic, and on the other hand, its study as natural geological formations with ichnofossils.The digitisation of cultural heritage with available 3D technologies should be a mandatory requirement when facing any study, analysis or intervention. With the current development of such techniques, we have verified their contribution to fundamental characteristics in the corresponding stages of visualisation and study. Thus, the proposed methodology is presented as an accurate and complete alternative for the study and analysis of the existing cultural heritage, and opens new ways for the revision, reinterpretation and revaluation of the previously evaluated heritage through traditional techniques.[ES] Este trabajo tiene por objetivo presentar una aproximación metodológica para la representación, visualización y análisis de modelos tridimensiones (3D) de relieves y detalles significativos sobre piedra a partir de la aplicación de herramientas de documentación digital y su correspondiente procesado. Para ello se toma como objeto de estudio unas figuras antropomorfas que aparecen sobre una piedra caliza en forma de lasca plana y de espesor contante hallada en la Sierra de Fontcalent (Alicante). Sobre ella se aplican a una escala de objeto, técnicas de documentación y registro con fotogrametría mediante fotografía digital y técnicas SfM (Structure from Motion) para su digitalización y posterior representación en 3D. Del modelo resultante se genera un MDE (Modelo Digital de Elevación) para estudiar las microtopografías de la pieza, a través de visualizaciones topográficas obtenidas mediante herramientas de análisis geográfico que nos proporcionan los programas SIG (Sistemas de Información Geográfica) a partir de distintas condiciones de iluminación y reflejo de las superficies que proporcionan técnicas como el sombreado (hillshading) o el LRM (Local Relief Model) y que posibilitan la interpretación arqueológica del objeto bajo estudio. El estudio se completa mediante la aplicación de los métodos de análisis y visualización basados en el Modelo de Residuo Morfológico (MRM) y de RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging), respectivamente, generados ambos mediante el software Cloudcompare. De este modo, la metodología propuesta se presenta como una alternativa precisa y completa para el estudio y análisis del patrimonio cultural existente, y abre nuevas vías para la revisión, reinterpretación y revalorización del patrimonio evaluado con anterioridad mediante técnicas tradicionales.Torregrosa-Fuentes, D.; Spairani Berrio, Y.; Huesca Tortosa, JA.; Cuevas González, J.; Torregrosa Fuentes, AJ. (2018). Aplicación de la fotogrametría automatizada y de técnicas de iluminación con herramientas SIG para la visualización y el análisis de una piedra con relieves antropomorfos. Virtual Archaeology Review. 9(19):114-124. doi:10.4995/var.2018.9531SWORD114124919Campanaro, D., Landeschi, G., Dell'Unto, N., & Leander Touati, A. 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