Desarrollo de interfaces y entorno basados en Unity3D orientados al soporte de tratamientos psicológicos

Treball Final de Grau en Grau en Enginyeria Informàtica. Codi: EI1054. Curs: 2013/2014En el contexto de un proyecto de mayor envergadura cuyo objetivo es ofrecer tratamiento psicológico a través de Internet a las personas que puedan necesitarlo, ha sido necesario desarrollar dos aplicaciones para dar soporte a algunas de sus funcionalidades. La primera de ellas consiste en una interfaz gráfica de usuario que permita crear, de forma usable, protocolos de tratamiento psicológico. La segunda consiste en un entorno virtual capaz de inducir emociones de alegría en los usuarios. Para llevar a cabo ambos desarrollos ha sido necesario seguir las diferentes fases de que conlleva la creación de un software, incluyendo el análisis de requisitos, la gestión del alcance y restricciones, la planificación el diseño y la implementación

Desarrollo de un geoportal web para la monitorización de cultivo de arroz

Treball Final de Màster Universitari en Sistemes Intel·ligents (Pla de 2013). Codi: SIU043. Curs: 2014/2015En el ámbito del sector agrícola se desea mejorar la competitividad y controlar el impacto ambiental de las prácticas llevadas a cabo. Concretamente en lo referente a los cultivos de arroz se han presentado propuestas a nivel europeo que pretenden impulsar proyectos comprometidos con esta labor. El presente trabajo se enmarca dentro de uno de esos proyectos, ERMES, en el que se tiene como meta desarrollar aplicaciones y tecnologías que faciliten ese objetivo. Dentro de este proyecto se desea generar una aplicación Web capaz de presentar y analizar información geoespacial proveniente de diferentes fuentes como satélites, recogida en el propio campo o modelos de predicción. El Geoportal desarrollado aprovecha la información proporcionada por estas fuentes y la presenta de forma usable, permitiendo al usuario configurar el entorno y mostrar únicamente la información que le resulta relevante y útil para realizar los análisis requeridos. El presente documento recoge el trabajo llevado a cabo por el alumno para desarrollar la aplicación, desde la recogida de requisitos hasta la puesta en marcha y mantenimiento de la aplicación

Propuesta de programa de intervención psicopedagógica basado en las Comunidades de Aprendizaje

El presente trabajo desarrolla una propuesta de intervención educativa basada en la perspectiva psicológica y metodológica compartida desde las comunidades de aprendizaje. La finalidad es plantear un nuevo paradigma pedagógico de carácter integrador, así como contribuir a la mejora del afligido panorama educativo español, marcado por el absentismo y fracaso, desde un claro perfil psicopedagógico en la etapa de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO), tanto para educadores como educandos. La intervención se haya estructurada en dos fases claramente definidas. La primera fase del programa tiene como objetivo formar y concienciar a los educadores en las distintas prácticas y actitudes promovidas por la perspectiva psicopedagógica defendida por las comunidades de aprendizaje a través de su metodología abanderada por el aprendizaje dialógico y cooperativo junto a los grupos interactivos. Por tanto, esta fase ira únicamente dirigida a la formación del educador, a la par que en su preparación técnica para la ejecución de la segunda fase de la propuesta de programa. La segunda base del programa, ira dirigida a la intervención con el alumnado en las aulas. Para la ejecución de esta segunda fase, se cuenta tanto con las actuaciones de los formadores del programa como con los docentes escolares, para implantar el modelo psicopedagógico basado en las Comunidades de aprendizaje. Este programa, pretende mejorar el ambiente y las interacciones dentro del contexto escolar, a la par que dar paso a una dinámica de aprendizaje más enérgica, satisfactoria y eficaz, del mismo modo que establecer una modelo bidireccional a favor de las conductas prosociales y preventivo de conflictos en el alumnado.The present essay develops a proposal of educational intervention based on the shared psychological and methodological perspective from the Learning Communities. The aim is to propose a new pedagogical paradigm of an integrating nature. As well as to contribute to the improvement of the afflicted Spanish educational panorama, marked by absenteeism and failure, from a clear psychopedagogical profile in the stage of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO), for educators as learners. It shows how the action has been structured in two clearly defined phases. The first phase of the program aims to train and educate educators in the different practices and attitudes promoted by the psychopedagogical perspective defended by the Learning Communities through its methodology taken by dialogical and cooperative learning together with the interactive groups. Therefore, this phase will only be aimed at educating the educator, as well as in his technical preparation for the execution of the second phase of the program proposal. The second base of the program, anger directed to the intervention with the students in the classrooms. For the execution of this second phase, both the actions of the trainers of the program and with the school teachers are counted, to implement the psycho-pedagogical model based on Learning Communities. This program aims to improve the environment and interactions within the school context, while giving way to more energetic, satisfactory and effective learning dynamic, in the same way as establishing a bidirectional model in favor of prosocial and preventive behaviors. conflicts in the students.Psicologí

New analysis and extensions of split-spectrum processing algorithms

[EN] In this paper we compare the performances of different variants of split-spectrum algorithms and propose some new extensions based on the use of variable bandwidth filters equally spaced in frequency and energy gain equalized. Signal-to-Noise Ratio Gain and Flaw-to-Clutter Ratio Gain factors were selected as the figures of merit to make the comparisons among the different methods. We considered simulated ultrasonic signals using both stationary and non-stationary models for the grain noise, and real scans obtained in laboratory from low dispersive (aluminum) and high dispersive (cement) materials. Frequency Multiplication (FM) recombination method is revealed as the best option when combined with the new extensions.This work has been supported by the Ministerio de Fomento (Spain) and the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion (Spain), and FEDER funds under the projects T39/2006, TEC2008-06728 and TEC2008-02975Rodríguez, A.; Miralles Ricós, R.; Bosch Roig, I.; Vergara Domínguez, L. (2012). New analysis and extensions of split-spectrum processing algorithms. NDT & E International. 45(1):141-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2011.10.001S14114745

The integrative future of taxonomy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Taxonomy is the biological discipline that identifies, describes, classifies and names extant and extinct species and other taxa. Nowadays, species taxonomy is confronted with the challenge to fully incorporate new theory, methods and data from disciplines that study the origin, limits and evolution of species.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Integrative taxonomy has been proposed as a framework to bring together these conceptual and methodological developments. Here we review perspectives for an integrative taxonomy that directly bear on what species are, how they can be discovered, and how much diversity is on Earth.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>We conclude that taxonomy needs to be pluralistic to improve species discovery and description, and to develop novel protocols to produce the much-needed inventory of life in a reasonable time. To cope with the large number of candidate species revealed by molecular studies of eukaryotes, we propose a classification scheme for those units that will facilitate the subsequent assembly of data sets for the formal description of new species under the Linnaean system, and will ultimately integrate the activities of taxonomists and molecular biologists.</p

El Mejor Self Posible: Una intervención dirigida a generar emociones positivas. Resultados preliminares

La vivencia de emociones positivas promueve un pensamiento más abierto y flexible y nos fortalece frente a la adversidad. Desde el campo de la psicología positiva se han desarrollado diferentes estrategias que potencian la aparición de emociones positivas. Una de estas intervenciones es imaginar el Mejor Self Posible, una técnica de pensamiento futuro positivo que requiere que la persona se visualice en un futuro en el que todo se ha desarrollado del mejor modo posible. El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar la eficacia de esta intervención en la generación de emociones positivas y de optimismo, utilizando Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICs) para tratar de potenciar sus efectos. Se trata de un estudio experimental preliminar, de una sola sesión, cuya muestra está formada por 12 sujetos (M= 23,4 años) reclutados de la población general. Para analizar los resultados se tomaron medidas de afecto (PANAS) y expectativas futuras (SPT) antes y después de realizar el ejercicio. En cuanto al afecto, los resultados arrojan un aumento significativo de afecto positivo tras realizar la sesión; mientras que en las medidas de expectativas futuras, se observa una disminución, no significativa, en expectativas futuras negativas al terminar la sesión.Experiencing positive emotions promotes open and flexible thinking and strengthens us against adversity. In the field of positive psychology different strategies that boost the appearance of positive emotions have been developed. One of these interventions is to imagine the Best Possible Self, a positive future thinking technique that consists in visualizing a future where everything has gone the best possible way. The goal of the present study is to analyze the efficacy of this intervention increasing the appearance of positive emotions and optimism, using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to maximize their effects. This is a one session preliminary experimental study, with a sample of 12 individuals (M=23.4 years) recruited from the general population. In order to analyze the results, measures of affect (PANAS) and future expectancies (SPT) were administered before and after each manipulation. Regarding affect, results show a significant increase in positive affect after the session. On the contrary, in the measures of future expectancies, results show a non-significant decrease in negative future expectancies at the end of the session

Acceptability and Satisfaction of an ICT-based Training for University Teachers

E-learning can be defined as learning facilitated and supported through the use of ICTs. ICTs can increase students’ motivation, accelerate the knowledge process and facilitate the information access. The aim of this paper is to analyze the acceptability of three tools presented in a workshop carried out during six weeks, with university teachers (N = 22), taking into account their opinion about the usefulness of the workshop. Two researchers/teachers specializing in the field of educational technologies taught the three tools presented. Before the workshop, we administered a technology profile questionnaire; after it, we asked the teachers to fill in a questionnaire about the workshop and the tools used. We then carried out a non-parametric Friedman test to compare the differences found in the evaluation of the tools. The results show that the acceptability of the technologies and the methodology used during the workshop was high: teachers’ assessment and opinion has been favorable for both pedagogy and teaching methodology, which facilitated the understanding of the tools and the innovative nature of the contents of the workshop. The participants also evaluated the technologies as appropriate and easy to use. We also mention the limitations of the study and future challenges.This study has been funded in part by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (PSI2010- 17563), PROMETEO/2013/003 Fase II, ISIC/2012/012 Network of Excellence (Generalitat Valenciana, Conselleria de Educación), the CIBERobn (CB/06/03), and the Teaching to Teach with Technology Multilateral European Project (505169 -LLP -1-2009- 1-IT- KA3 -KA3MP). We would like to thank the Educational Support Un it at UJI, where the workshop was carried out

A Public Fabric Database for Defect Detection Methods and Results

[EN] The use of image processing for the detection and classification of defects has been a reality for some time in science and industry. New methods are continually being presented to improve every aspect of this process. However, these new approaches are applied to a small, private collection of images, which makes a real comparative study of these methods very difficult. The objective of this paper was to compile a public annotated benchmark, that is, an extensive set of images with and without defects, and make these public, to enable the direct comparison of detection and classification methods. Moreover, different methods are reviewed and one of these is applied to the set of images; the results of which are also presented in this paper.The authors thank for the financial support provided by IVACE (Institut Valencia de Competitivitat Empresarial, Spain) and FEDER (Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional, Europe), throughout the projects: AUTOVIMOTION and INTELITEX.Silvestre-Blanes, J.; Albero Albero, T.; Miralles, I.; Pérez-Llorens, R.; Moreno, J. (2019). A Public Fabric Database for Defect Detection Methods and Results. AUTEX Research Journal. 19(4):363-374. https://doi.org/10.2478/aut-2019-0035S36337419

Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy: a scoping review

[Abstract] Background/Aim. Professional reasoning in occupational therapy is the process used by practitioners to plan, direct, perform, and reflect on client care. The professional’s ability to manage the process of the intervention is structured around it, thereby influencing the effectiveness of the work carried out. The objectives of this research were to identify and describe (a) the historical development of this area of research from 1982 to 2017 and (b) the nature and volume of the scientific literature on professional reasoning in occupational therapy and the evidence that exists today. Methods. A scoping review method was used to carry out an historical mapping of research on professional reasoning and to summarise the lines of research explored to date. The review was conducted in five stages following the PRISMA guidelines. After applying the selection criteria, the search identified 303 references. Results. The results are presented under three headings: (a) nature and volume of publications on professional reasoning in occupational therapy according to number and year of publications, journal, country, author, and line of research; (b) historical trends in the scientific literature on professional reasoning in occupational therapy since 1982; and (c) methodological aspects of the research. Each of them is discussed through statistical analysis. Conclusions. The research about professional reasoning in occupational therapy is a field of empirical nature, in which qualitative studies predominate. Principal lines of research are focused on specific fields of practice, undergraduates, and theoretical aspects of professional reasoning. There were identified three historical phases with common features in terms of objectives and research methods

Improved visualization of large temporal series for the evaluation of good environmental status

[EN] Passive acoustic monitoring of underwater sounds is an emerging discipline that can be used to guarantee that anthropogenic noise meets acceptable limits, to detect the presence of cetacean species, and to ensure sustainable exploitation of our oceans and seas. In this scenario, graphical representation techniques play a key role in helping to reveal seasonal structures of human made noises. Nevertheless, for very long temporal series, it might be challenging to find a graphic visualization technique that allows representing a time range that is long enough to capture these seasonal events, while at the same time preserving short isolated events. We propose a framework for the creation of such visualization techniques and analyze the different stages involved: data reduction, color encoding, and signal processing on graphs. All of this is applied to data from deployments in two marine protected areas in order to provide an acoustic panorama and identify seasonal events.This work was supported partially by the Fundacion Biodiversidad (various Spanish government ministries involved in nature conservation) and partially by the European Commission -DG ENV (grant agreement 11.0661/2016/748066/SUB/ENV.C2). We would like to thank all of the researchers from FGUA (UAH) and the Oceanografic (Valencia) who participated in the deployment and recovery of the acoustic recording devices. We also thank the authorities in charge of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park as well as the Cabo de San Antonio Natural Marine Reserve for providing the corresponding permits to carry out the scientific work.Miralles Ricós, R.; Lara Martínez, G.; Gosálbez Castillo, J.; Bosch Roig, I.; León Fernández, A. (2019). Improved visualization of large temporal series for the evaluation of good environmental status. Applied Acoustics. 148:55-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.12.009S556114