Gender equality seen by the management teams of the Basque Country

Durante el curso 2014-15 se llevó a cabo la quinta edición de las Evaluaciones de Diagnóstico (ED15). En el País Vasco se ha evaluado al alumnado de 4º de Educación Primaria y 2º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria desde el 2009. Además de las competencias que se evalúan se pide a todo el alumnado que complete un cuestionario de contexto. Así mismo, los Equipos Directivos de los centros participantes (todos los centros tanto públicos como concertados del País Vasco) se les pide que cumplimenten otro cuestionario. Durante la Evaluación de diagnóstico del 2015 (ED15) uno de los temas que se trató es el de la percepción de la igualdad de género. En esta comunicación se desarrollan las conclusiones extraídas del cuestionario de Equipos Directivos teniendo en cuenta aspectos claves y medidas que han sido consideradas por los Equipos Directivos, tales como la incorporación de temas de igualdad y prevención de la violencia de género, en los planes de centro y en las programaciones de aula. Además, se aborda la percepción de la calidad de las relaciones entre chicos y chicasThe fifth edition of the Diagnostic Assessments was carried out during the 2014-15 academic year (DA15). In the Basque Country, students belonging to the 4th grade of Primary Education and to the 2nd grade of Secondary Education have been assessed since 2009. Apart from the competences that currently are evaluated, all the students are required to fill in a context questionnaire. The Management Teams of the participating schools, both Primary and Secondary, are required as well to complete another questionnaire, irrespective of being state or subsidized private schools. Together with the Diagnostic Assessment (DA15) one of the topics to be explored is that of the equality perception from a gender-based point of view. In this communication, the conclusions to be developed are drawn from the Management Team´s questionnaire taking into account key-points and measures which have been considered by the management staff such as the inclusion of equality in schools and how to prevent gender violence by activities inserted into plans and classroom programs. Besides, it’s described the perception of quality level of the relationships between boys and girl

Brassinosteroids en route

Brassinosteroid (BR) hormones promote root growth by controlling meristem size and cell elongation, but the mechanism of BR transport remains elusive. A new study shows that BR precursors move via intercellular pores called plasmodesmata to modulate BR cellular levels and their signaling functions

Lyman break and ultraviolet-selected galaxies at z ~ 1 - II. PACS 100μm/160μm FIR detections

In this work, we report the Photodetector Array Camera and Spectrometer (PACS) 100 μm/160 μm detections of a sample of 42 GALEX-selected and far-infrared (FIR)-detected Lyman break galaxies (LBGs) at z ~ 1 located in the Cosmic Evolution Survey (COSMOS) field and analyse their ultraviolet (UV) to FIR properties. The detection of these LBGs in the FIR indicates that they have a dust content high enough so that its emission can be directly detected. According to a spectral energy distribution (SED) fitting with stellar population templates to their UV-to-near-IR observed photometry, PACS-detected LBGs tend to be bigger (Reff ~ 4.1 kpc), more massive [log (M*/M⊙) ~ 10.7], dustier [Es(B - V) ~ 0.40], redder in the UV continuum (β ~ -0.60) and UV-brighter [log (LUV/L⊙) ~ 10.1] than PACSundetected LBGs. PACS-detected LBGs at z ~ 1 are mostly disc-like galaxies and are located over the green valley and red sequence of the colour-magnitude diagram of galaxies at their redshift. By using their UV and IR emission, we find that PACS-detected LBGs tend to be less dusty and have slightly higher total star formation rates (SFRs) than other PACS-detected UV-selected galaxies within the same redshift range. As a consequence of the selection effect due to the depth of the FIR observations employed, all our PACS-detected LBGs have total IR luminosities, LIR, higher than 1011 L⊙ and thus are luminous IR galaxies. However, none of the PACS-detected LBGs are in the ultra-luminous IR galaxy (ULIRG) regime, LIR =1012 L⊙, where the FIR observations are complete. The finding of ULIRGs-LBGs at higher redshifts (z ~ 3) suggests an evolution of the FIR emission of LBGs with cosmic time. In an IRX-β diagram, PACS-detected LBGs at z~1 tend to be located around the relation for local starburst similarly to other UV-selected PACS-detected galaxies at the same redshift. Consequently, the dust-correction factors obtained with theirUVcontinuum slope allowus to determine their total SFR, unlike at higher redshifts. However, the dust attenuation derived from UV to NIR SED fitting overestimates the total SFR for most of our PACS-detected LBGs in an age-dependent way: the overestimation factor is higher in younger galaxies. This is likely due to the typical degeneracy between dust attenuation and age in the SED fitting with synthetic templates and highlights the importance of the FIR measurements in the analysis of star-forming galaxies at intermediate redshifts.Generalitat Valenciana PROMETEO-2008/132NASA Office of Space Science NNX09AF08GEuropean Southern Observatory LP175.A-0839Junta de Andalucía TIC-114, P08-TIC-03531Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad AYA2011- 29517-C03-01, AYA2010-22111-C03-02, AYA2010-1516

Galaxy clusters and groups in the ALHAMBRA Survey

We present a catalogue of 348 galaxy clusters and groups with $0.2<z<1.2$ selected in the 2.78 $deg^2$ ALHAMBRA Survey. The high precision of our photometric redshifts, close to $1\%$, and the wide spread of the seven ALHAMBRA pointings ensure that this catalogue has better mass sensitivity and is less affected by cosmic variance than comparable samples. The detection has been carried out with the Bayesian Cluster Finder (BCF), whose performance has been checked in ALHAMBRA-like light-cone mock catalogues. Great care has been taken to ensure that the observable properties of the mocks photometry accurately correspond to those of real catalogues. From our simulations, we expect to detect galaxy clusters and groups with both $70\%$ completeness and purity down to dark matter halo masses of $M_h\sim3\times10^{13}\rm M_{\odot}$ for $z<0.85$. Cluster redshifts are expected to be recovered with $\sim0.6\%$ precision for $z<1$. We also expect to measure cluster masses with $\sigma_{M_h|M^*_{CL}}\sim0.25-0.35\, dex$ precision down to $\sim3\times10^{13}\rm M_{\odot}$, masses which are $50\%$ smaller than those reached by similar work. We have compared these detections with previous optical, spectroscopic and X-rays work, finding an excellent agreement with the rates reported from the simulations. We have also explored the overall properties of these detections such as the presence of a colour-magnitude relation, the evolution of the photometric blue fraction and the clustering of these sources in the different ALHAMBRA fields. Despite the small numbers, we observe tentative evidence that, for a fixed stellar mass, the environment is playing a crucial role at lower redshifts (z$<$0.5).Comment: Accepted for publication in MNRAS. Catalogues and figures available online and under the following link: http://bascaso.net46.net/ALHAMBRA_clusters.htm

The impact from survey depth and resolution on the morphological classification of galaxies

We consistently analyse for the first time the impact of survey depth and spatial resolution on the most used morphological parameters for classifying galaxies through non-parametric methods: Abraham and Conselice-Bershady concentration indices, Gini, M20moment of light, asymmetry, and smoothness. Three different non-local data sets are used, Advanced Large Homogeneous Area Medium Band Redshift Astronomical (ALHAMBRA) and Subaru/XMMNewton Deep Survey (SXDS, examples of deep ground-based surveys), and Cosmos Evolution Survey (COSMOS, deep space-based survey). We used a sample of 3000 local, visually classified galaxies, measuring their morphological parameters at their real redshifts (z ~ 0). Then we simulated them to match the redshift and magnitude distributions of galaxies in the non-local surveys. The comparisons of the two sets allow us to put constraints on the use of each parameter for morphological classification and evaluate the effectiveness of the commonly used morphological diagnostic diagrams. All analysed parameters suffer from biases related to spatial resolution and depth, the impact of the former being much stronger. When including asymmetry and smoothness in classification diagrams, the noise effects must be taken into account carefully, especially for ground-based surveys. M20 is significantly affected, changing both the shape and range of its distribution at all brightness levels. We suggest that diagnostic diagrams based on 2-3 parameters should be avoided when classifying galaxies in ground-based surveys, independently of their brightness; for COSMOS they should be avoided for galaxies fainter than F814 = 23.0. These results can be applied directly to surveys similar to ALHAMBRA, SXDS and COSMOS, and also can serve as an upper/lower limit for shallower/deeper ones.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad AYA2010-15169, AYA2013-42227-P, AYA2013-4318

IL-6 serum levels predict severity and response to tocilizumab in COVID-19: An observational study

Background: Patients with coronavirus disaese 2019 (COVID-19) can develop a cytokine release syndrome that eventually leads to acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Because IL-6 is a relevant cytokine in acute respiratory distress syndrome, the blockade of its receptor with tocilizumab (TCZ) could reduce mortality and/or morbidity in severe COVID-19. Objective: We sought to determine whether baseline IL-6 serum levels can predict the need for IMV and the response to TCZ. Methods: A retrospective observational study was performed in hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Clinical information and laboratory findings, including IL-6 levels, were collected approximately 3 and 9 days after admission to be matched with preadministration and postadministration of TCZ. Multivariable logistic and linear regressions and survival analysis were performed depending on outcomes: need for IMV, evolution of arterial oxygen tension/fraction of inspired oxygen ratio, or mortality. Results: One hundred forty-six patients were studied, predominantly males (66%); median age was 63 years. Forty-four patients (30%) required IMV, and 58 patients (40%) received treatment with TCZ. IL-6 levels greater than 30 pg/mL was the best predictor for IMV (odds ratio, 7.1; P < .001). Early administration of TCZ was associated with improvement in oxygenation (arterial oxygen tension/fraction of inspired oxygen ratio) in patients with high IL-6 (P = .048). Patients with high IL-6 not treated with TCZ showed high mortality (hazard ratio, 4.6; P = .003), as well as those with low IL-6 treated with TCZ (hazard ratio, 3.6; P = .016). No relevant serious adverse events were observed in TCZ-treated patients. Conclusions: Baseline IL-6 greater than 30 pg/mL predicts IMV requirement in patients with COVID-19 and contributes to establish an adequate indication for TCZ administrationThis study was funded by Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (MINECO) and Instituto de Salud Carlos III (grant nos. RD16/0011/0012 and PI18/ 0371 to I.G.A., grant no. PI19/00549 to A.A., and grant no. SAF2017-82886-R to F.S.-M.) and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The study was also funded by ‘‘La Caixa Banking Foundation’’ (grant no. HR17-00016 to F.S.-M.) and ‘‘Fondos Supera COVID19’’ by Banco de Santander and CRUE. None of these sponsors have had any role in study design; in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; and in the decision to submit the article for publicatio

Imagen social y trayectoria vital de las personas sin hogar en España

Tesis inédita presentada en la Universidad Europea de Madrid. Facultad de Artes y Comunicación. Programa de Doctorado en ComunicaciónEsta tesis consiste en una investigación sociológica en la que se aplica la triangulación metodológica, combinación de técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas, para lograr una mirada plural y confluyente sobre la realidad del colectivo de las personas sin hogar. Los cuatro principales actores estudiados, y las técnicas usadas para ello, son los siguientes: - Imagen del colectivo "sin hogar" que proyectan y difunden los medios de comunicación: Análisis de-contenido de prensa - Valoraciones y actitudes de la población residente en las principales ciudades españolas: Encuesta de opinión - Reflexión y análisis de los expertos y profesionales especializados: Entrevistas abiertas en profundidad. - Reflexión, vivencia y análisis de las propias personas sin hogar: Grupo de discusión, Entrevistas abiertas en profundidad. La información sobre el colectivo, obtenida a partir de esa multiplicidad de miradas, es analizada en el marco y contexto de las modernas formas de exclusión y marginalidad urbanas. [Resumen Teseo

PISA Proiektua. Irakurketako itemen adibideak

Existe una versión en español, con el título "Proyecto PISA. Ejemplos de ítems de lectura"En este documento se ponen a disposición del profesorado vasco los ítems para medir la comprensión lectora de las evaluaciones 2000 y 2003 que han sido liberados por PISA. La documentación se acompaña de información acerca de las características de esta prueba. Las preguntas se presentan agrupadas en unidades, con un texto y/o imagen que sirven de estímulo común, respetando la organización original. Junto al enunciado de las preguntas se incluye un cuadro con la características y resultados de cada pregunta y los criterios utilizados para su calificación.Argitalpen honetan euskal irakasleen eskuetan jartzen dira PISAk argitaratu dituen 2000 eta 2003 urteetako ebaluazioetan erabilitako irakurmenari buruzko itemak. Proba honi buruzko informazio lagungarria ere eskaintzen da. Unitatetan banatuta aurkezten dira galderak, testu eta/edo irudi batekin lagunduta, jatorrizko antolaketa errespetatuz. Adierazpen bakoitzaren ondoan, ezaugarriak, emaitzak eta nota jartzeko kriterioak gehitzen dira, lauki baten barruan.ES

PISA 2009. Irakurmena. I. Markoa eta itemen analisia

Existe una versión en español, con el título "PISA 2009.Comprensión Lectora. I. Marco y análisis de los ítems"El proyecto internacional PISA evalúa el rendimiento del alumnado de 15 años en comprensión lectora, matemáticas y ciencias. PISA se aplica cada tres años y, junto a los resultados, divulga parte de las pruebas que utiliza. En este documento se ponen a disposición del profesorado vasco todos los ítems que hasta el momento han sido liberados por PISA para medir la comprensión lectora. Cada uno de los textos se acompaña de los resultados obtenidos en la correspondiente prueba, de una guía de corrección y de información acerca de sus características.PISA proiektuak 15 urteko ikasleen errendimendua ebaluatzen du irakurmen, matematika eta zientziari dagokienez. PISA hiru urtean behin aplikatu da eta, emaitzekin batera, erabiltzen dituen probetako zati batzuk argitaratzen ditu. Argitalpen honetan euskal irakasleen eskuetan jartzen dira PISAk gaur arte argitaratu dituen irakurmenari buruzko item guztiak. Ebaluazio proba desberdinetan erabili ziren item guztiei buruz informazio lagungarria ere eskaintzen da: haien ezaugarriak, zuzenketarako gida eta emaitzak.ES

PISA 2009. Matematika eta problemak ebaztea. II. Itemen adibideak irakasleak erabiltzeko

Existe una versión en español, con el título "PISA 2009. Matemáticas y Resolución de problemas. II: Ejemplos de ítems para uso del profesorado"Este documento reúne todos los ejemplos de ítems de matemáticas y resolución de problemas liberados hasta el momento por la OCDE, y los presenta sin comentarios ni análisis, con el fin de que el profesorado pueda utilizarlos en el aula.ELGA-OECDk matematika eta problemak ebazteari buruz egin dituen bi aplikazioetako item liberatu guztiak biltzen ditu dokumentu honek. Testu hauek ikasgelan zuzenean erabiltzeko gai dira, dagokien erantzun zuzenik zein informaziorik gabe aurkezten direlako.ES