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Estrategias Metodológicas Inclusivas para Estudiantes con Discapacidad en Educación Superior: Análisis de Contenido a través de Scopus
No full textIntroduction: This content analysis explores the main methodological strategies that are
identified in the literature as inclusive, as well as their benefits and potentials for the learning of students with disabilities.
Method: A search was conducted in the Scopus database. Through the PRISMA methodology, the content analysis included 15 articles from the last 5 years (2019-2023) that met
the inclusion criteria. The data were analysed using an inductive system of categories and
codes.
Results: The results are organised in three blocks: 1) description of the analysed studies, 2)
analysis of strategies and resources that allow developing inclusive methodological strategies at university, and 3) identification of curricular adjustments and implementations for
students with disabilities.
Conclusions: The conclusions obtained indicate that, for the design of inclusive educational practices, it is necessary to opt for the use of diverse methodologies, active and
participatory strategies that focus on the student as the protagonist of learning, including
technological resources in the classroom to improve accessibility and personalise learninIntroducción: Este análisis de contenido analiza las principales estrategias metodológicas
que se identifican en la literatura como inclusiva y cuáles son sus beneficios y potencialidades para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes con discapacidad.
Método: Se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos Scopus. A través de la metodología
PRISMA, el análisis de contenido incluyó 15 artículos de los últimos 5 años (2019-2023) que
cumplían todos los criterios de inclusión. Los datos se analizaron a través de un sistema
inductivo de categorías y códigos.
Resultados: Los resultados se organizan en tres bloques: 1. Descripción de los estudios
analizados; 2. Análisis de estrategias y recursos que permitan desarrollar estrategias metodológicas inclusivas en la universidad, y; 3. Identificación de los ajustes e implementaciones
curriculares para los estudiantes con discapacidad.
Conclusiones: Las conclusiones obtenidas indican que, para el diseño de prácticas educativas inclusivas, se debe optar por el uso metodologías diversas, estrategias activas y participativas que ponen el foco de atención en el estudiante como protagonista del aprendizaje,
incluyendo recursos tecnológicos en las aulas para mejorar la accesibilidad y personalizar
el aprendizajeThis research belongs to the project “Analysis of good inclusive practices through technological resources in university classrooms: the vision of Andalusian students with
disabilities. Call for teaching innovation and educational research projects 2023/2024
of the University of Huelva. Modality (a2): educational research projectsPedagogí
Gamification: effective strategy implemented by students in workshops taught in the training and development course at the Universidad Técnica Nacional, Costa Rica
No full textEste manuscrito es el resultado de aplicar la metodología de gamificación en el curso de Capacitación y Desarrollo de personas de la carrera de Administración y Gestión de Recursos Humanos (AGRH) de la Universidad Técnica Nacional, durante el periodo 2018-2023, cuyo reto final fue la implementación de talleres dirigidos a diferentes públicos meta de la universidad, en los cuales se desarrollaron actividades gamificadas. El objetivo de este artículo es exponer los resultados obtenidos en los talleres implementados por el estudiantado y evidenciar cómo la estrategia metodológica de gamificación facilitó la realización de los eventos de capacitación. Estos talleres se impartieron de forma presencial (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) y virtual (2020 por la pandemia de la COVID-19). La población total abordada es de 638 personas. Los resultados se relacionan con la disposición de las personas para participar en los talleres, atraídos por ser espacios libres de discriminación, además de valorar la creatividad de los estudiantes al escoger juegos tradicionales y gamificarlos según diagnóstico de necesidades de capacitación aplicado a la población que participa en los talleres implementados. La conclusión primordial es que la estrategia de gamificación rompe mitos y barreras sociales. Además, fortalece las habilidades blandas (comunicación, trabajo en equipo, resolución de imprevistos, adaptación al entorno liderazgo situacional) del estudiantado cuando diseña los talleres gamificados y logra sus retos, resaltando que las personas participantes se sienten integradas y parte de un grupo.This manuscript is the result of applying the gamification methodology in the Training and Development of people course of the Administration and Human Resources Management (AGRH) course of the National Technical University, during the period 2018-2023, whose final challenge was the implementation of workshops aimed at different target audiences of the university, in which gamified activities were developed. The objective of this article is to present the results obtained in the workshops implemented by the students and to show how the gamification methodological strategy facilitated the implementation of the training events. These workshops were taught in person (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) and virtually (2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The total population addressed is 638 people. The results are related to the willingness of people to participate in the workshops, attracted by being spaces free of discrimination, in addition to valuing the creativity of the students when choosing traditional games and gamifying them according to the diagnosis of training needs applied to the population that participates. in the implemented workshops. The main conclusion is that the gamification strategy breaks myths and social barriers. In addition, it strengthens the soft skills (communication, teamwork, resolution of unforeseen events, adaptation to the situational leadership environment) of the students when designing the gamified workshops and achieving their challenges, highlighting that the participants feel integrated and part of a group
Methodological Challenges in Studying the Linguistic Landscape of Less Common Languages: The Case of Russian in Granada
No full textEste estudio analiza el paisaje lingüístico
del ruso en Granada, destacando su
creciente presencia debido al aumento de
población rusohablante impulsado por factores
políticos y sociales en Europa del Este. Se
examina cómo esta lengua interactúa en un
entorno multicultural, abordando desafíos metodológicos
clave. A través del análisis de carteles,
escaparates, inscripciones informales y
presencia digital, se identifican aspectos como
errores de traducción, uso informal, impacto de
la migración reciente, nivel de español de los
hablantes y el dinamismo del paisaje lingüístico
en la actualidadThis study examines the linguistic
landscape of Russian in Granada, highlighting
its growing presence due to the increase in
Russian-speaking residents driven by political
and social factors in Eastern Europe. It explores
how this language interacts within a multicultural
context, addressing key methodological
challenges. Through the analysis of signs, shop
windows, informal inscriptions, and digital
presence, aspects such as translation errors, informal
usage, the impact of recent migration,
speakers’ Spanish proficiency, and the dynamic
nature of the modern linguistic landscape are
identified
Strategies for the Promotion of Regenerative Tourism: Hospitality Communities as Niches for Tourism Innovation
No full textRegenerative tourism has emerged as a critical evolution from traditional approaches
to sustainable tourism, which have proven insufficient to address contemporary
environmental, social, and economic challenges. This study examines the case of ‘Aves de
la Sierra’ in Huelva, Spain, a pioneering initiative that integrates ecosystem regeneration
and community revitalisation as the core of its regenerative tourism proposal. Through
the analytical theoretical framework of the Multi-Level Change Perspective (MLP) and
transformative innovation, it analyses how local communities consolidate themselves as
niches of innovation in regenerative tourism, autonomously managing their resources
and narrative. The results of this action research process reveal a number of findings that
can serve as a starting point for the dynamisation and development of other regenerative
tourism experiences. These include the need for public policies aimed at strengthening
these innovation niches through collaborative networks, organisational learning, and adequate
funding. This article also contributes to narrowing the gap between theory and
experience in regenerative tourism.Provincial Council of Huelva and Latin-American Laboratory of Socioecological Innovation and Center for Research in Contemporary Thought and Innovation and Social Development. Number: 20-2023-ID 1895.Economí
Integration of artificial intelligence with automation for predictive maintenance in sustainable hydrogen production plants
No full textAutomation in modern industries is possible with the aid of sensors that measure signals needed for control, fault detection and decision making about a process. Such decisions include the time to perform predictive maintenance which is not possible when there is a failure in one of the sensors. Artificial intelligence techniques can be used to detect faults in a sensor and predict what its correct reading should be using signals from other sensors involved in the process. For accurate prediction, a signal from an alternative sensor, or a combination of signals from different sensors, should be selected that has a strong correlation with the signal to be predicted. In this study, to demonstrate the application of artificial intelligence in automation, an electrolyser operating in an automated process has been considered. A Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) algorithm was developed to select the best signal among others with the highest correlation coefficient of 0.99. The selected signal was then used in a long short-term memory (LSTM) to predict faulty temperature signals in the electrolyser. The root-mean-square error (RMSE) of the predicted signal was 0.1351.Ingeniería Electrónica, de Sistemas Informáticos y Automátic
Teachers' Perspective on the Integration of Media and Information Literacy into the Uruguayan Educational Curriculum
No full textMedia and Information Literacy (MIL) was explicitly incorporated into the Integrated Basic
Education Curriculum of Uruguay in 2023. This article aims to analyze teachers' perceptions
regarding this integration, considering four dimensions: a) curricular space; b) concept and scope;
c) resources and key actors; and e) challenges and opportunities. To achieve this, a two-session
technopedagogical experience was designed, involving 33 teachers from early, primary, secondary,
and high school education from 10 departments across the country. Among the most significant
findings, it is noteworthy that: a) teachers identify the lack of familiarity with the term MIL as the
primary challenge for its integration, followed by the absence of specific training in the subject,
particularly at the early educational levels; b) there is a predominant perception of MIL as a tool to
address specific issues in the media environment, such as misinformation and digital fraud, rather
than as a means to cultivate critical, informed, and creative citizens; and c) the Ceibal Center is
recognized as the most committed key actor in promoting this type of education at the national
level. Thus, the intention is to provide researchers, educators, and policymakers with up-to-date
information regarding the configuration of this educational policyThis research has been supported by the “EPIT24 Santander-UHU: Mobility Grants for
International Stays of Doctoral Students at the University of Huelva”, funded by Banco Santander,
whose award was crucial for the completion of this study. The authors express their sincere
gratitude to Dr. Ana Isabel Varela, director of the Centro Ludus at the Universidad Católica del
Uruguay (UCU), for her valuable collaboration throughout the development of this project, as well
as to the Centro Ceibal for its contribution to the dissemination of this initiative. Furthermore,
E.G. Rojas extends her heartfelt appreciation to the Doctoral Program in Communication at the
UCU for its support during the execution of this workPedagogí
El juego de apuestas en los adolescentes: un estudio de sus determinantes psicosociales y contextuales
No full textLa presente tesis doctoral tuvo como objetivo identificar los determinantes psicosociales y contextuales del comportamiento de juego en adolescentes. Con esta finalidad, en el primer estudio se analizó la utilidad de las normas sociales de los padres y amigos para predecir el inicio de la conducta de juego. A continuación, en el segundo estudio, se evaluó la relación entre la publicidad de las apuestas y la conducta de juego. En el tercer estudio se investigó de forma prospectiva la relación entre la percepción de accesibilidad al juego y la frecuencia de juego y el juego problemático. Por último, en el cuarto estudio, se puso a prueba la utilidad de la Teoría de la Conducta Planificada (TCP) como modelo explicativo de la intención de apostar en adolescentes jugadores y no jugadores, y de la frecuencia de juego en los jugadores.
Para contrastar estos cuatro objetivos se realizó un estudio mediante encuestas con un diseño longitudinal que incluyó dos momentos de evaluación: uno inicial y otro de seguimiento un año más tarde. Para analizar los factores que predicen el inicio en el juego, la muestra del primer estudio estuvo formada por 440 adolescentes que indicaron no haber jugador en la evaluación inicial y que participaron también en el seguimiento (50,9% hombres; 12-17 años; M = 14,8; DT = 1,4;). Para el segundo y cuarto estudio se utilizaron datos de 1774 adolescentes que participaron en la evaluación inicial (53,6% hombres; 12-20 años; M = 15,8; DT = 1,7). Para el tercer estudio se utilizaron datos de 554 adolescentes que participaron en la evaluación inicial y de seguimiento (52,6% hombres; 13-17 años; M = 15,1; DT = 1,1).
Los resultados del primer estudio mostraron que ser susceptible a la presión de grupo, percibir que los amigos participan en juegos de apuestas y percibir que los padres y amigos aprueban la conducta de juego se asocia con mayor probabilidad de iniciarse en el juego. Por el contrario, percibir problemas de juego entre los amigos redujo la probabilidad de iniciarse en dicha conducta. Respecto al segundo estudio, se encontró que la exposición a la publicidad se relaciona con una mayor frecuencia y más problemas relacionados con el juego. Esta relación entre la publicidad y la frecuencia de juego estuvo principalmente mediada por una actitud favorable hacia el juego y la normalización de dicha actividad. Además, el apoyo familiar percibido fue identificado como un factor protector frente a la publicidad del juego Los resultados del tercer estudio mostraron que una mayor percepción de accesibilidad al juego estuvo relacionada con una mayor frecuencia y más problemas relacionados con el juego en adolescentes. En este caso, la autoeficacia para controlar el juego moderó esta asociación, de tal manera que puede ser considerada un factor protector frente a la accesibilidad percibida al juego. Por último, en el cuarto estudio, la TCP mostró ser un modelo útil para explicar la intención de jugar en adolescentes jugadores y no jugadores. En concreto, los resultados mostraron que mantener actitudes más positivas hacia el juego, percibir que los demás aprueban este comportamiento, así como una baja autoeficacia para controlar el juego, se relacionan con una mayor intención de jugar, tanto en adolescentes jugadores como no jugadores. La capacidad explicativa de la TCP fue mayor en los jugadores que en los no jugadores, lo que, de manera consistente con la literatura, sugiere que la experiencia previa con el juego potencia la asociación entre las variables del modelo y la intención de jugar. Consideramos que estos resultados, no exentos de limitaciones metodológicas que se discuten posteriormente, pueden ser de utilidad para las intervenciones dirigidas a retrasar el inicio del juego en los adolescentes y prevenir la aparición de problemas relacionados con el juego. Estos resultados pueden ser también útiles para el diseño de políticas que consideren el marco regulatorio de la publicidad y la accesibilidad al juego.The present doctoral thesis aimed to identify the psychosocial and contextual determinants of gambling behavior in adolescents. To this end, the first study analyzed the usefulness of parental and peer social norms in predicting the onset of gambling behavior. Next, the second study evaluated the relationship between gambling advertising and gambling behavior. The third study prospectively investigated the relationship between gambling perceived accessibility and gambling frequency and problem gambling. Finally, the fourth study tested the utility of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as an explanatory model of gambling intention in adolescent gamblers and non-gamblers, and of the gambling frequency in gamblers.
To address these four objectives, a survey-based longitudinal study was conducted, including two assessment moment: an initial assessment and a follow-up assessment one year later. To analyze the factors predicting gambling onset, the sample for the first study consisted of 440 adolescents who reported not having gambled at the initial assessment and also participated in the follow-up (50.9% males; aged 12-17 years; M = 14.8; SD = 1.4). For the second and fourth studies, data from 1174 adolescents who participated in the initial assessment were used (53.6% males; aged 12-20 years; M = 15.8; SD = 1.7). For the third study, data from 554 adolescents who participated in both initial and follow-up assessments were used (52.6% males; aged 13-17 years; M = 15.1; SD = 1.1).
The results of the first study showed that susceptibility to peer pressure, perceiving that friends engage in gambling, and perceiving parental and peer approval of gambling behavior are associated with a higher likelihood of initiating gambling. Conversely, perceiving gambling-related problems among friends reduced the likelihood of initiating such behavior. Regarding the second study, it was found that exposure to advertising is associated with increased gambling frequency and more gambling-related problems. This relationship between advertising and gambling frequency was primarily mediated by a favorable attitude toward gambling and the normalization of this activity. Additionally, perceived family support was identified as a protective factor against gambling advertising. The results of the third study showed that a greater perception of gambling availability was related to higher frequency and more gambling-related problems in adolescents. In this case, self-efficacy to control gambling moderated this association, such that it can be considered a protective factor against perceived gambling availability. Finally, in the fourth study, the TPB proved to be a useful model to explain the intention to gamble in both adolescent gamblers and non-gamblers. Specifically, the results showed that maintaining more positive attitudes toward gambling, perceiving other’s approval of this behavior, as well as low self-efficacy to control gambling, are related to a greater intention to gamble, both in adolescent gamblers and non-gamblers. The explanatory capacity of the TPB was higher in gamblers than in non-gamblers, suggesting that previous experience with gambling enhances the association between model variables and the intention to gamble.
We believe that these results, despite certain methodological limitations discussed later, may be useful for interventions aimed at delaying the onset of gambling in adolescents and preventing the emergence of gambling-related problems. These results may also be useful when designing policies that consider the regulatory framework of advertising and gambling accessibility.Psicología Social, Evolutiva y de la Educació
Evaluation of aerial thermography for measuring the thermal transmittance (U-value) of a building façade
No full textIn efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector, policies promoting energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings are being implemented. Accurately assessing the impact of energy retrofit strategies requires precise determination of thermal envelope performance through energy audits. Aerial thermography, employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with infrared thermal cameras (IRT), is an underused method overcoming limitations in energy audits of large buildings or complexes. This approach offers an elevated perspective, providing an overview of the building’s thermal patterns, aiding in the identification of thermal envelope defects. By measuring temperature distribution, even in inaccessible envelope areas, the severity of identified defects can be estimated. Beyond detecting thermal bridges, air leaks, and moisture, aerial thermography is valid for estimating thermal transmittance (U-value) of enclosures. The aim of this research is to evaluate this method to calculate the U-value of the façade of an university building located in a Subtropical Mediterranean climate, during a typical full day in different seasons of the year. Concurrently with aerial thermography, the thermometric method (THM) was applied to compare results and refine the operational conditions during U-value measurement using different statistical indices and uncertainty analysis. The results demonstrated the validation of airborne thermography as a method for U-value calculation under specific meteorological and operational conditions, overcoming the common physical limitations of traditional building audit methodIngeniería Electrónica, de Sistemas Informáticos y AutomáticaIngeniería Minera, Mecánica, Energética y de la Construcció
Synergistic antifungal activity against Candida albicans between voriconazole and cyclosporine a loaded in polymeric nanoparticles
No full textThe goal of this work is to investigate if the synergistic antifungal activity between cyclosporine A, CsA, and
voriconazole, VRZ, increases when both drugs are encapsulated in a nanocarrier as compared when they are free.
The preparation and characterization of blank and VRZ and CsA loaded polymeric based PLGA nanoparticles
(PLGA, PLGA-PEG, and PLGA+PEG) was a necessary previous step. Using the more suitable NPs, those of PLGA,
the antifungal susceptibility tests performed with VRZ-loaded PLGA NPs, show no significant increase of the
antifungal activity in comparison to that of free VRZ. However, the synergistic behavior found for the
(VRZ+CsA)-loaded PLGA NPs was fourfold stronger than that observed for the two free drugs together. On the
other hand, the investigation into the suppression of C. albicans biofilm formation showed that blank PLGA NPs
inhibit the biofilm formation at high NPs concentrations. However, a minor effect or even a slight biofilm increase
formation was observed at low and moderate NPs concentrations. Therefore, the enhancement of the
biofilm inhibition found for the three tested treatments (CsA alone, VRZ alone, and VRZ+CsA) when comparing
free and encapsulated drugs, within the therapeutic window, can be attributed to the drug encapsulation
approach. Indeed, polymeric PLGA NPs loaded with CsA, VRZ, or VRZ+CsA are more effective at inhibiting the
C. albicans biofilm growth than their free counterparts.This work was financied by the Consejería de Economía, Conocimiento,
Empresas y Universidades de la Junta de Andalucía (FQM-206, FQM-274), the European Union (Feder Funds), and by the University of Seville (Ayudas Servicios Generales de la Universidad, CITIUS, 2024/00000387, 2024/00000395). The authors acknowledge the postdoctoral grant of F.J. Ostos (PAIDI-DOCTOR, Junta de Andalucía with European Social Fund, DOC_00963).Ingeniería Química, Química Física y Ciencias de los Materiale
Psychosocial factors, substance use and condom use among heterosexual youths
No full textEl incremento de enfermedades de transmisión
sexual y el descenso del uso del preservativo masculino
en jóvenes heterosexuales hacen necesario estudiar
los comportamientos de uso del preservativo y
los factores asociados. Este trabajo tiene como objetivos:
estudiar los comportamientos sexuales y su relación
con variables sociodemográficas; examinar las
diferencias intrasujetos; analizar si la autoeficacia, las
perspectivas temporales y la conducta de uso se relacionan
con las características sociodemográficas y los
comportamientos sexuales. La muestra está formada
por 333 personas heterosexuales de 18 a 30 años. Se
evidencia un comportamiento sexual más igualitario
entre mujeres y hombres, aunque los hombres realizan
más conductas de riesgo. Se constatan comportamientos
de uso del preservativo diferentes en función
de si la relación sexual se mantiene con pareja estable
u ocasional. Una mayor autoeficacia y orientación al
futuro contribuyen al sexo seguro. Una mayor orientación
al presente se asocia con prácticas inseguras.
Se perfilan las líneas de actuación a seguir en las intervenciones
sobre sexo seguro.The increase in sexually transmitted diseases
and the decline in male condom use among young
heterosexuals make it necessary to study condom
use behaviours and associated factors. The objectives
of this study are: to study sexual behaviours and
their relationship with socio-demographic variables;
to examine intrasubject differences; to analyse
whether self-efficacy, time perspectives and use
behaviour are related to socio-demographic characteristics
and sexual behaviours. The sample consists
of 333 heterosexuals aged 18-30. There is evidence
of more equal sexual behaviour between women
and men, although men engage in more risky behaviours.
Condom use behaviour differs depending on
whether the sexual relationship is with a regular or
occasional partner. Higher self-efficacy and future
orientation contribute to safer sex. A greater orientation
towards the present is associated with unsafe
practices. The lines of action to be followed in safer
sex interventions are outlined