Estimation of total yearly CO2 emissions by wildfires in Mexico during the period 1999–2010

"The phenomenon of wildfires became a global environmental problem which demands estimations of their CO2 emissions. Wildfires have deteriorated the air quality increasingly. Using available information on documented wildfires and a data set of satellite detected hot spots, total yearly emissions of CO2 in Mexico were estimated for the period 1999-2010. A map of the main vegetation groups was used to calculate total areas for every vegetation type. The yearly number of hot spots per vegetation type was calculated. Estimates of emitted CO2 in a wildfire were then accomplished by considering parameters such as: forest fuel load, vegetation type, burning efficiency, and mean burned area. The number of wildfires and total affected areas showed an annual variability. The yearly mean of affected area by a single wildfire varied between 0.2 and 0.3 km(2). The total affected area during the period 1999 to 2010 was 86800 km(2) which corresponds to 4.3% of the Mexican territory. Total CO2 emissions were approximately 112 Tg. The most affected vegetation types were forest and rainforest.

Bell-X, An Opportunistic Time Synchronization Mechanism for Scheduled Wireless Sensor Networks

[EN] The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is having an ever greater impact on industrial processes and the manufacturing sector, due the capabilities of massive data collection and interoperability with plant processes, key elements that are focused on the implementation of Industry 4.0. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are one of the enabling technologies of the IIoT, due its self-configuration and self-repair capabilities to deploy ad-hoc networks. High levels of robustness and reliability, which are necessary in industrial environments, can be achieved by using the Time-Slotted Channel Hopping (TSCH) medium access the mechanism of the IEEE 802.15.4e protocol, penalizing other features, such as network connection and formation times, given that a new node does not know, a priori, the scheduling used by the network. This article proposes a new beacon advertising approach for a fast synchronization for networks under the TSCH-Medium Access Control (MAC) layer and Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks (RPL). This new method makes it possible to speed up the connection times of new nodes in an opportunistic way, while reducing the consumption and advertising traffic generated by the network.This work has been supported by the SCOTT project (Secure COnnected Trustable Things) (www.scottproject.eu), which has received funding from the Electronic Component Systems for European Leadership Joint Undertaking under grant agreement No. 737422. This Joint Undertaking receives support from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, and from Austria, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Norway. It has also been funded by Generalitat Valenciana through the "Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial - IVACE", and by the MCyU (Spanish Ministry of Science and Universities) under the project ATLAS (PGC2018-094151-B-I00), which is partially funded by AEI, FEDER and EU.Vera-Pérez, J.; Todoli Ferrandis, D.; Silvestre-Blanes, J.; Sempere Paya, VM. (2019). Bell-X, An Opportunistic Time Synchronization Mechanism for Scheduled Wireless Sensor Networks. Sensors. 19(19):1-22. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19194128S1221919Vitturi, S., Zunino, C., & Sauter, T. (2019). Industrial Communication Systems and Their Future Challenges: Next-Generation Ethernet, IIoT, and 5G. Proceedings of the IEEE, 107(6), 944-961. doi:10.1109/jproc.2019.2913443Candell, R., Kashef, M., Liu, Y., Lee, K. B., & Foufou, S. (2018). Industrial Wireless Systems Guidelines: Practical Considerations and Deployment Life Cycle. 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Beacon advertising in an IEEE 802.15.4e TSCH network for space launch vehicles. Acta Astronautica, 158, 76-88. doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.07.021Karalis, A., Zorbas, D., & Douligeris, C. (2019). Collision-Free Advertisement Scheduling for IEEE 802.15.4-TSCH Networks. Sensors, 19(8), 1789. doi:10.3390/s19081789Vallati, C., Brienza, S., Anastasi, G., & Das, S. K. (2019). Improving Network Formation in 6TiSCH Networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 18(1), 98-110. doi:10.1109/tmc.2018.2828835De Guglielmo, D., Anastasi, G., & Seghetti, A. (2014). From IEEE 802.15.4 to IEEE 802.15.4e: A Step Towards the Internet of Things. Advances onto the Internet of Things, 135-152. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03992-3_1

Visualización de la expresión génica tejido-específica mediante microscopía confocal láser

En el presente trabajo mostramos la proteÌna GFP en diferentes discos imaginales de larvas del tercer estadio de D. melanogaster utilizando el sistema binario del factor de transcripciÛn de levadura GAL4. Este sistema consiste en la cruza de una lÌnea pro- ductora que expresa GAL4 con una lÌnea reportera que contiene el gen de la proteÌna verde fluorescen- te (GFP), bajo la regulaciÛn de un promotor con las secuencias de uniÛn al factor transactivador GAL4 (UAS). Las larvas resultantes de las cruzas se diseca- ron para obtener los discos imaginales que se ob- servaron mediante microscopÌa confocal l·ser (Olympus IX70). Se detectÛ la expresiÛn de GFP en los diferentes discos imaginales que originan a las patas, ojo-antena y alas en adultos, sobreponiendo las im·genes obtenidas con las registradas en luz transmitida. La localizaciÛn de la expresiÛn precisa de GFP dirigida por cada uno de las regiones potenciadoras fue para M2-576 una expresiÛn concÈntrica en los discos de pata y del ala en la regiÛn anterior. Dll en las regiones distales del disco de pata, en la zona media del ala y los segmentos distales del disco de antena. Estos patrones facilita- r·n realizar estudios de la expresiÛn de proteÌnas funcionales de interÈs en regiones tejido especÌficas bas·ndonos en los patrones de expresiÛn de GFP visualizados en este trabajo

Controllable coherent backscattering of light in disordered media filled with liquid crystal

© 2018 [Optical Society of America]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modifications of the content of this paper are prohibited.We have investigated multiple scattering of light in a disordered system based on liquid crystals for a temperature-controllable random laser. Coherent backscattering measurements at several temperatures have been well fitted by the theoretical model deduced for a random collection of spherical point scatters based on a diffusion approximation. The transport mean free path exclusively depends on the diffusivity of the liquid crystalline phase of the hybrid scattering system. It is shown how the laser threshold excitation intensity is strongly correlated with the transport mean free path.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft

Utilizing recycled ceramic aggregates obtained from tile industry in the design of open graded wearing course on both laboratory and in situ basis

The purpose of the research was to evaluate the technical feasibility of using porcelain and ceramic stoneware tile wastes as aggregate replacement in hot bituminous open graded wearing courses. It is believed that it would reduce the environmental effects of wastes disposal and the natural aggregate demand. The investigated bituminous mix course was an open graded wearing course. Ceramic tile industry wastes were treated to obtain recycled aggregates. These aggregates were characterized and tested to see their suitability to be utilized in bituminous mixtures. The design process of mixture consisted on the study of mixtures prepared with natural and recycled aggregates. The mixtures were produced in both the laboratory and an asphalt plant basis, evaluating the influence of in situ production and scale factors. Recycled ceramic aggregates content was established to obtain appropriate mechanical and superficial characteristics, besides maximizing re-utilization of recycled materials. Up to 30% of recycled ceramic aggregates content by aggregates weight was found to be adequate. However, the partial substitution of natural aggregate by recycled ceramic aggregates involved higher water sensitivity in the mixture. The open graded wearing course with recycled ceramic aggregates was considered to be suitable for medium to low traffic volume roads, though further research is deemed to be necessary for technical and economical viability. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.This research would not have been possible without the support of the Research and Development Program of the Institute for Small and Medium Industry from Valencia (IMPIVA, No Exp. IMI-DTF/2011/56), financed by the European Union under the Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).Silvestre Martínez, R.; Medel Colmenar, E.; García García, A.; Navas, J. (2013). Utilizing recycled ceramic aggregates obtained from tile industry in the design of open graded wearing course on both laboratory and in situ basis. Materials and Design. 50:471-478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.03.041S4714785

Using ceramic wastes from tile industry as a partial substitute of natural aggregates in hot mix asphalt binder courses

The technical feasibility of using recycled ceramic aggregates as a partial replacement of natural aggregates in hot mix asphalt was investigated. Recycled ceramic aggregates were obtained crushing stoneware and porcelain tile wastes from the ceramic industry. Both natural and recycled aggregates were characterized by suitability tests to be utilized in bituminous mixtures. Asphalt concrete binder course mixtures were designed through the Marshall method and the European CE marking standards. The mixtures were produced in both laboratory and asphalt plant, evaluating the influence of real production and scale factors. The addition of recycled ceramic aggregates increased binder, filler and air void contents, as well as the resistance to plastic deformation and the retained indirect tensile resistance after immersion. Nonetheless, worse moisture susceptibility with compressive strength and worse values of Marshall stability and deformation were observed. Up to 30% of natural aggregates were replaced by recycled ceramic aggregates with good mechanical conditions according to Spanish specifications. The main conclusion was that hot bituminous mixtures with a reasonable addition of recycled ceramic aggregates can satisfy binder course performance requirements for medium-low volume roads.This research would not have been possible without the support of the Research and Development Program of the Institute for Small and Medium Industry from Valencia (IMPIVA, No. Exp. IMIDTF/2011/56), financed by the European Union under the Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).Martínez, RS.; Medel Colmenar, E.; García García, A.; Navas Gomez, J. (2013). Using ceramic wastes from tile industry as a partial substitute of natural aggregates in hot mix asphalt binder courses. Construction and Building Materials. 45:115-122. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.03.058S1151224

Dermatoses in Latin American immigrants seen in a tertiary hospital

Europe, and in particular Spain, has become the destination of a considerable number of immigrants, 50% come from Latin America. The purpose of this study was to describe the cases of dermatoses seen in the immigrant Latin American population and compare them with those found in the control Spanish population. Over a year all the visits of economic immigrants seen in the Dermatology Section of the Hospital General Universitario de Alicante were prospectively recorded. During the study period 706 Latin American patients were seen. The most frequent dermatoses were eczema (18.2%), acne (6.5%) and non-genital viral warts (6.3%). The comparative study of dermatoses adjusted for age and sex, found a greater frequency of eczema, alopecia, melasma, herpes simplex, pilar keratosis, xerosis, and scabies (p < 0.01) in the Latin American population. On the other hand, melanocytic nevi and melanoma were less frequent in these patients (p < 0.05). We may say that the skin type and socio-sanitary conditions of the Latin American immigrant population lead to a greater frequency of eczema, melasma and scabies. In addition, the skin type and younger age favour a lower frequency of skin tumours

Effects of two exercise programmes on joint position sense, dynamic balance and countermovement jump in male amateur football players. A randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: The injury prevention and warm-up exercises programmes improve physical performance and injury ratio, but it is poorly investigated in amateur football. Objectives: To assess the effects of two warm-up multi-station programmes (IAI-Programme and FIFA11+) through JPS, LSDT and CMJ. Study design: Randomised controlled trial. Methods: 36 football players were randomised into 2 groups: IAI-Programme (n = 18) and FIFA11+ (n = 18) and performed the intervention protocol for 6 weeks. JPS, LSDT and CMJ were measured at baseline, after 6, 10 and 18 weeks (from baseline). The inter-group and intra-group differences were assessed by repeated-measures analysis of variance test (ANOVA). Results: Significant differences between groups were found after 18 weeks in the absolute angular error (-2.18[-4.33,-0.047], d = 0.69, p < 0.05) of the JPS and in the CMJ (p = 0.001, ?2p=,0.298) in favour of IAI-Programme when compared to FIFA11 +. No significant differences between groups were found in the LSDT. There were also intra-group differences observed in the LSDT in both groups. Conclusions: IAI-Programme can provide sensitive benefits with respect to the proprioceptive ability of knee flexion and CMJ than FIFA11 +. Both IAI-Programme and FIFA11+ present improvements in the dynamic postural control measured by the LSDT

ECG study in practical labs for biomedical engineering training

Non-invasive biomedical measurements are one of the most important technological contributions whitin the biomedical engineering field. On this paper, a dual laboratory session student oriented is designed to simulate and implement a cardial signal monitor. During the first session, ORCAD PSpice software is used to simulate the whole process. The students can acquire knowledge on the process by configuring and running both the instrumentation amplifier and a passive filter to improve the signal quality. The second session requires from the student basic laboratory skills to use a specific printed circuit board (PCB) to measure its very own cardiac potential. As a result, from this session, the student can visualize the ECG signal acquired directly on the laboratory oscilloscope

Implementación de servicios de infraestructura IT de mayor nivel para Intranet y Extranet

Este proyecto tiene como objetivo la documentación y el desarrollo necesario para la implementación de servicios de infraestructura TI, resulta del paso a paso de cada una de las actividades necesarias para ofrecer los servicios requeridos por una empresa en la gestión de redes para intranet y extranet, además de la configuración de seguridad y otras aplicaciones que generan la estructura para la gestión de la red en las organizaciones.The objective of this project is the documentation and development necessary for the implementation of IT services, as a result of each of the activities necessary to offer the services required by a company in the management of networks for intranet and extranet, in addition to security and other applications that generate the structure for the management of the network in organizations