IoMT-Driven eHealth: A Technological Innovation Proposal Based on Smart Speakers

Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a technological concept applied in healthcare contexts to achieve the digital interconnection of everyday objects with the Internet in order to make life easier for people. IoMT can help monitor, inform and notify not only caregivers, but provide healthcare providers with actual data to identify issues before they become critical or to allow for earlier invention. In this sense, this paper is contextualized in Assisted Repro duction Treatment (ART) processes to reduce the number of hospital visits, reduce healthcare costs and improve patientcare, as well as the productivity of the healthcare professional. So, we present an IoMT-based technological pro posal to manage and control the prescription of pharmacological treatments to patients who are carried out ART processes. In this context, we propose the integration of iMEDEA (modular system specialized in the management of electronic clinical records for ART unit) and smart speaker devices (specifically, Amazon’s Alexa), as well as the validation of our proposal in the real envi ronment offered by Inebir clinicMinisterio de Economía y Competitividad TIN2016-76956-C3-2-R (POLOLAS)Junta de Andalucía AT17-5904-US

Feeding Habits of Dwarf Goatfish (Upeneus parvus: Mullidae) on the Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico

Feeding habits of dwarf goatfish on the continental shelf off Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico, were analyzed to determine seasonal variation and size-class changes in diet composition and trophic overlap between size classes. Food was found in 63% of the 1,437 dwarf goatfish guts analyzed. The 52 dietary items identified consisted mainly of crustaceans, with Solenocera vioscai being the most important prey. Dwarf goatfish exhibited seasonal and size-class changes in prey consumption. Despite the high number of prey items, low values of diversity and diet breadth were found in the trophic spectrum. A high trophic overlap between size classes was observed in the north-winds season between length classes (92-111 vs 112-130 mm) (λ = 0.81) and (92-111 vs 131-150 mm) (λ = 0.80), and (112-131 vs 131-150 mm) (λ = 0.67). In the rainy season high overlaps were obtained between (92-111 vs 112-131 min) (λ = 0.73) and (112-131 vs 131-150 mm) (λ = 0.84) length classes. Dwarf goatfish appear to be opportunistic carnivorous predators that impact benthic and epibenthic invertebrates

Silicon carbide particulates incorporated into microalloyed steel surface using TIG: microstructure and properties

Surface metal matrix composites have been developed to enhance properties such as erosion, wear and corrosion of alloys. In this study, ~5 µm or ~75 µm SiC particulates were preplaced on a microalloyed steel. Single track surface zones were melted by a tungsten inert gas torch, and the effect of two heat inputs, 420Jmm-1 and 840 Jmm-1,compared. The results showed that the samples melted using 420Jmm-1 were crack-free. Pin-on-disk wear testing under dry sliding conditions were conducted. The effects of load and sliding velocity were used to characterise the performance of the crack-free samples. Microstructural and X-ray diffraction studies of the surface showed that the SiC had dissolved, and that martensite, was the main phase influencing the hardness

Secado y conservación durante el almacenamiento de un alimento para animales elaborado con cachaza, bagacillo y residuales líquidos (GARANVER)

A preliminary study  on  a  small scale to establish the  drying parameters for an  animal feedstuff (GARANVER) containing filter cake  mud, sugarcane bagasse pith, liquid waste (acid,  alkaline, and  sugared residuals), urea, and  final molasses was carried out.  The feedstuff was exposed to sun rays on  a  concrete floor. Treatments applied were  four feedstuff densities (70, 85, 100,  and  125 t/ha),  and  two turnover  frequencies (every  one and  two hours). Each  treatment had  five replicas. Raw  matter  variation was taken  as a measuring parameter at  24,  48,  and  72  hours.   Data  were  evaluated according to  a simple  classification  variance  analysis  with  a  factorial  arrangement. Afterwards,  drying was performed on a commercial scale with two feedstuff densities (70 and  125 t/ha). Dry matter  was sampled for microbiological tests. The feedstuff was storaged for six months and  its bromatological components were  monthly tested. Results showed the possibility of reaching a dry matter  level above 85 % with a 70 t/ha density  at 48 hours and  an hour turnover  frequency. With feedstuff densities of 80; 100,  and  125  t/ha,  the  period of time enlarged  up   to   72   hours  with  both   turnover   frequencies.  Feedstuff  drying  on   a commercial scale showed a similar behaviour. The microbiological tests showed neither Salmonella nor other proteolytic organisms. Nutrient components remained stable during the storage period.Se  hizo primeramente un estudio a pequeña escala para  establecer los parámetros de secado de  un  alimento para  animales denominado GARANVER,  compuesto por  una mezcla de cachaza, bagacillo, residuales líquidos (ácidos, alcalinos y azucarados), urea y miel final. El material fue expuesto al sol   sobre una  superficie pavimentada. Los tratamientos  utilizados  fueron  cuatro   densidades  (70;   85;   100   y  125   t/ha)   y  dos frecuencias  de  volteo  (cada una   y  cada  dos horas) replicados  cinco  veces. Como parámetro medible se tomó  la variación de  materia seca (MS) a las 24; 48 y 72 h. Los datos fueron evaluados en  un  análisis de  varianza de  clasificación simple con  arreglo factorial.  Posteriormente  se efectuó  el  secado  a  escala  comercial  empleando  dos densidades (70  y 125  t/ha)  y al material seco se le tomaron muestras  para  análisis microbiológicos. Después se almacenó durante seis meses y se controló mensualmente los componentes bromatológicos. Los resultados muestran la posibilidad de alcanzar un nivel de MS por encima del 85 % con la densidad de 70 t/ha a las 48 h con volteo cada 1 h y con  la  densidad de  80,  100  y 125 t/ha  el  periodo  se alarga  hasta 72  horas con ambas frecuencias  de  volteo.  De  manera semejante  se comportó el  secado a  escala comercial. Los análisis microbiológicos no arrojaron presencia de salmonella ni de organismos  proteolíticos.  Los componentes  nutritivos  se mantuvieron  estables  durante el periodo de almacenamiento

Midday measurements of leaf water potential and stomatal conductance are highly correlated with daily water use of Thompson Seedless grapevines

A study was conducted to determine the relationship between midday measurements of vine water status and daily water use of grapevines measured with a weighing lysimeter. Water applications to the vines were terminated on August 24th for 9 days and again on September 14th for 22 days. Daily water use of the vines in the lysimeter (ETLYS) was approximately 40 L vine−1 (5.3 mm) prior to turning the pump off, and it decreased to 22.3 L vine−1 by September 2nd. Pre-dawn leaf water potential (ΨPD) and midday Ψl on August 24th were −0.075 and −0.76 MPa, respectively, with midday Ψl decreasing to −1.28 MPa on September 2nd. Leaf g s decreased from ~500 to ~200 mmol m−2 s−1 during the two dry-down periods. Midday measurements of g s and Ψl were significantly correlated with one another (r = 0.96) and both with ETLYS/ETo (r = ~0.9). The decreases in Ψl, g s, and ETLYS/ETo in this study were also a linear function of the decrease in volumetric soil water content. The results indicate that even modest water stress can greatly reduce grapevine water use and that short-term measures of vine water status taken at midday are a reflection of daily grapevine water us

Challenges of viticulture adaptation to global change: tackling the issue from the roots

Viticulture is facing emerging challenges not only because of the effect of climate change on yield and composition of grapes, but also of a social demand for environmental‐friendly agricultural management. Adaptation to these challenges is essential to guarantee the sustainability of viticulture. The aim of this review is to present adaptation possibilities from the soil‐hidden, and often disregarded, part of the grapevine, the roots. The complexity of soil–root interactions makes necessary a comprehensive approach taking into account physiology, pathology and genetics, in order to outline strategies to improve viticulture adaptation to current and future threats. Rootstocks are the link between soil and scion in grafted crops, and they have played an essential role in viticulture since the introduction of phylloxera into Europe at the end of the 19th century. This review outlines current and future challenges that are threatening the sustainability of the wine sector and the relevant role that rootstocks can play to face these threats. We describe how rootstocks along with soil management can be exploited as an essential tool to deal with the effects of climate change and of emerging soil‐borne pests and pathogens. Moreover, we discuss the possibilities and limitations of diverse genetic strategies for rootstock breeding.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio