Rap Battles and Rhetoric: Phonological Figures of Rhetoric in Rap

[Resumen] Las batallas de gallos en el estilo libre son competiciones que estimulan la creatividad lingüística de los participantes y los elementos y recursos poéticos son ampliamente utilizados para mejorar sus puntuaciones en la competición. Metodológicamente, esta investigación muestra qué son las figuras retóricas fonológicas, cómo se emplean estos recursos en la elaboración de los mensajes realizados por los raperos y se explica cómo el uso de licencias y recurrencias fonológicas y licencias métricas son integradas con el fin de crear un discurso persuasivo y ornamentado, complementando la base musical sobre la que han de crear el discurso.[Abstract] Rap battles in the freestyle are competitions that encourage the linguistic creativity of the participants, and poetic elements and resources are widely used to improve their scores in the competition. This research shows what the phonological rhetorical figures are, how these resources are used in the elaboration of the messages made by the freestylers and how the use of phonological licenses and recurrences and metric licenses are integrated in order to create a persuasive and ornate discourse, complementing the musical basis on which they have to create the speech

Experiencia de creación del MOOC “Música para el siglo XXI: aportaciones del software libre a la educación musical”

[Resumen] Con motivo de la I convocatoria para la elaboración de MOOCS de la Universidade da Coruña y dada la ausencia de cursos específicos relacionados con música y TIC dentro de las plataformas más importantes de MOOCS, desde el grupo de innovación educativa metodológica a través de las TIC (IMETIC), y en colaboración con la Universidad de Cádiz, se decide elaborar un Mooc centrado en el software libre y la educación musical. En la presente comunicación abordamos la experiencia de preparación de este MOOC centrándonos en la explicación de cómo ha sido el proceso de elaboración del mismo, desde la planificación y selección de los módulos que componen el curso hasta el proceso de decisión de los tipos de material audiovisual necesario para el mismo, explicando cómo hemos realizado las grabaciones, y los diferentes materiales de apoyo. Una vez generados todos los materiales didácticos, se expone el flujo de trabajo necesario para la publicación de dichos contenidos en la plataforma Mooc escogida a tal efecto, en este caso MiríadaX.[Abstract] On the ocassion of the I call for the development of MOOC courses organized by University of A Coruña and given the absence of specific courses related with music and ICT withing the most important MOOC platforms, teachers from IMETIC group in collaboration with University of Cadiz decided to develop a MOOC course focused on open-source and music education. Through the present communication we address the experience of the creation of this MOOC, focusing on the explanation about how the course was prepaired, from the planning and selection of the modules that make up the course up to the decision about the kind of audiovisal materials neccesary for it, going through the explanation about how we made the recordings as well as other support materials. Once all the didactic materials have been generated, we explain how was the workflow followed in order to publish all the contents in the MOOC platform chosen for this purpose, in this case MiríadaX

Emotional Training and Modification of Disruptive Behaviors through Computer-Game-Based Music Therapy in Secondary Education

[Abstract] Music education research has shown interest in music therapy for integral development of the person, both in their performance and academic knowledge and in their personality. This project aims to analyze the benefits of music therapy in the comprehensive training of students with disruptive behaviors (n = 6). Tests designed by Gallego, Alonso, Cruz, and Lizama (1999) were conducted to assess emotional intelligence, which showed very low results. A series of activities were designed based on the use of the music videogame Musichao, the curricular content of which was adapted for this pilot experience. Subsequently, the emotional intelligence tests were applied again to determine the effectiveness of the teaching experience. The results indicate that, with the use of this videogame, significant improvements were obtained, both in the development of multiple intelligences and in self-motivation, self-awareness, self-control, and more specifically, in social skills, minimizing behaviors that were classified as inappropriate and/or aggressive, and becoming more skilled in their interactions with the surrounding environment

MuseScore: crea y edita tus propias partituras

Este documento forma parte del material de consulta y ampliación del curso MOOC «Música para el siglo XXI. Aportaciones del software libre a la educación musical», desarrollado por el equipo docente de la Universidade da Coruña y la Universidad de Cádiz: Fernando Barrera Ramírez (UCA), Rocío Chao Fernández (UDC), Marcelino Diez Martínez (UCA), Abraham Felpeto Guerrero (UDC), Sara Román García (UCA) y Rubén Vázquez-Sánchez (UDC)

Polymer Optical Fiber Plantar Pressure Sensors: Design and Validation

The proper measurement of plantar pressure during gait is critical for the clinical diagnosis of foot problems. Force platforms and wearable devices have been developed to study gait patterns during walking or running. However, these devices are often expensive, cumbersome, or have boundary constraints that limit the participant’s motions. Recent advancements in the quality of plastic optical fiber (POF) have made it possible to manufacture a low-cost bend sensor with a novel design for use in plantar pressure monitoring. An intensity-based POF bend sensor is not only lightweight, non-invasive, and easy to construct, but it also produces a signal that requires almost no processing. In this work, we have designed, fabricated, and characterized a novel intensity POF sensor to detect the force applied by the human foot and measure the gait pattern. The sensors were put through a series of dynamic and static tests to determine their measurement range, sensitivity, and linearity, and their response was compared to that of two different commercial force sensors, including piezo resistive sensors and a clinical force platform. The results suggest that this novel POF bend sensor can be used in a wide range of applications, given its low cost and non-invasive nature. Feedback walking monitoring for ulcer prevention or sports performance could be just one of those applications.This research was partially funded by Research and Innovation Programme from Community of Madrid SINFOTON2-CM (S2018/NMT-4326), and by FSE/FEDER funds, Spanish Research Agency under grant RTI2018-094669-B-C32, Spanish Ministry of Innovation and Universities under grant FJCI-2017-31677

Postpartum Depression in Fathers: A Systematic Review

[EN] Background/Objectives: Postpartum depression is usually defined as a major depressive episode that occurs shortly after childbirth. This condition is most commonly found in females; however, paternal postpartum depression has begun to attract more research attention. This study aims to identify different instruments for measuring this mental health problem and to detect risk factors as well as the main sources of resilience in paternal postpartum depression. Methods: A literature review was conducted following the PRISMA method. Results: After analyzing 10 articles, it was determined that the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale is the most widely used instrument for the diagnosis of postpartum depression in the female population, and after several studies, it has already been validated for the male sex. After several studies were analyzed to highlight the main risk factors for paternal postpartum depression, it was established that the most influential factor is male gender role stress. These findings highlight the traditional role of fathers today. Most health professionals see the mother as the priority. Conclusions: Paternal depression is a major problem for mothers and fathers today, as well as for the newborn. As time goes on, there is a growing need to incorporate fathers into current and future mental health programs to be able to provide the necessary support.S

Cleaving of PMMA Microstructured Polymer Optical Fibers with 3- and 4-Ring Hexagonal Cladding Structures

The cleaving of a novel microstructured polymer optical fiber (mPOF) to obtain an acceptable connectorized fiber end-face is studied. The effect of the blade temperature and the speed of the cutting blade on the end-face is qualitatively assessed. Recently manufactured mPOFs with air-structured 3- and 4-ring hexagonal-like hole cladding structures with outer fiber diameters of around 250 μm are employed. Good quality end-faces can be obtained by cleaving mPOF fibers at room temperature for blade temperatures within the range 60–80 °C and at a low blade speed at 0.5 mm/s. The importance of the blade surface quality is also addressed, being a critical condition for obtaining satisfactory mPOF end-faces after cleaving. From our experiments, up to four fiber cuts with the same razor blade and blade surface can be carried out with acceptable and similar fiber end-face results.This work was supported by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades and Comunidad de Madrid under grants RTI2018-094669-B-C32 and P2018/NMT-4326, respectively, and FSE

Diseño y puesta en funcionamiento de la “escalera musical” como medio saludable de relacionar áreas de conocimiento

[Resumen] En la actualidad, en un intento de modernización de la escuela, las tecnologías de la información (TIC) forman parte habitual del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Sin embargo, según Díaz (2009, p.20), “no daremos por sentado que la utilización de las TIC es sinónimo de calidad educativa, ni mucho menos una garantía de aprendizaje” palabras que cobran especial relevancia en el caso de la enseñanza musical donde su uso se centra fundamentalmente en la edición de partituras, o edición y reproducción de audio. Bajo este contexto surgió este proyecto, donde nuestro objetivo principal fue que el estudiantado pudiese comprobar y vivenciar la relación entre la altura musical y la altura geométrica. También pretendíamos evidenciar la relación de la música con otras áreas, como las matemáticas, la física y el arte, así como el fomento de estilos de vida saludables y la concienciación para evitar la contaminación acústica. El proyecto, desarrollado por profesorado y alumnado de materias de música de Grado, Máster y Doctorado consistió en el diseño y puesta en funcionamiento de una instalación sonora en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación de la UDC, que transformaría las escaleras principales de la facultad en unas escaleras musicales con forma de piano.[Abstract] Nowadays, in an attempt to modernize the school, information and communication technologies (ICT) are a regular part of the teaching-learning process. However, according to Díaz (2009, p.20), "we will not assume that the use of ICT is synonymous with educational quality, much less a guarantee of learning" words that are especially relevant in the case of music teaching where its use is mainly focused on editing music scores, or editing and reproduction of audio. Under this context, this project emerged, where our main objective was that students could verify and experience the relationship between pitch (musical height) and geometric height. We also wanted to show the relationship of music with other areas, such as mathematics, physics and art, as well as the promotion of healthy lifestyles and awareness to avoid noise pollution. The project, developed by teachers and students of music subjects of Undergraduate, Master and PhD studies consisted of the design and commissioning of a sound installation in the Faculty of Education Sciences of the UDC, which would transform the main stairs of the faculty on a piano-shaped musical stairs

Power over Fiber in C-RAN with Low Power Sleep Mode Remote Nodes Using SMF

Power over fiber (PoF) with sleep mode operation in centralized radio access networks (C-RAN) of low power Remote Radio Heads (RRH) helps to reduce power consumption. This proposal includes bundles of single mode optical fibers (SMF) as part of the 5G C-RAN front-haul solution for providing control on power consumption by selectively activating some parts of the RRH. We experimentally demonstrate a PoF system based on 14.43 km of SMF feed by 2.24 W giving 226 mW electrical power at the RRH for control, battery charge, load operation and communication purposes. A bidirectional control channel is integrated in the central office and the RRH for providing the capability of entering in sleep mode operation and to provide information about the status of the battery and sensing elements at RRH. The optical data uplink/downlink operates over separate optical fibers shared by various RRHs and achieves low power consumption below 33 mW with low data rates. The measured PV cells conversion efficiency is above 30%. The RRH has two sleep modes of operation with a minimum power consumption of 5.8 mW.2021. This work was supported in part by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Madrid Government (Comunidad de Madrid-Spain) and H2020 European Union programme under Grants RTI2018-094669-B-C32, Y2018/EMT-4892, P2018/NMT-4326, and 5G PPP Bluespace Project Grant 762055, respectivel

Sensores de fibra óptica y sus aplicaciones en elmedio ambiente

En esta investigación se hace un análisis sobre sensores de fibra óptica y su aplicación en el medio ambiente, teniendo en cuenta la calidad del agua, suelo y aire, áreas con un mayor interés del campo de estudio, debido a que forman parte del entorno en que la vida se desarrolla. Un cuerpo de agua, aire o suelo con altos contenidos de contaminantes son lugares no aptos para la vida y desarrollo de las especies. Cuando se trata de medir uno o varios parámetros físicos del agua o aire, o de de-tectar alguna sustancia y cuantificarla, es necesario utilizar algún tipo de sensor que nos proporcione datos confiables para poder aplicar so-luciones que mitiguen los riesgos que existen. Los tipos de sensores que más se utilizan para estos fines son mecánicos, electroquímicos, así como, para algunos parámetros ya en aplicación, sensores ópticos. En la sociedad en la que vivimos, cada vez se hace más necesario el desarrollo de pequeños dispositivos de análisis que sean de bajo costo, portátiles, fiables, selectivos, de fácil manejo y que requieran de pocos microlitros de muestra para determinar un parámetro concreto