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Botarga la larga. Viajes y fiestas por la Campiña y Sierra de Guadalajara 1978-1982
No full textBotarga la larga. Viajes y fiestas por la Campiña y la Sierra de Guadalajara, recibió el premio de la Provincia de Guadalajara sobre Etnografía y Folklore Gabriel María Vergara en el año 1983. En enero de 2023 la Botarga fue declarada como fiesta de Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC). Hoy se celebra en más de treinta pueblos de la provincia frente a los diecinueve que en la época pudieron rastrear los autores.25
Tendencias actuales en investigación sobre el bienestar de las personas con discapacidad: un análisis bibliométrico
No full textLa investigación sobre el bienestar de las personas con discapacidad ha
cobrado una relevancia creciente en los últimos años, en consonancia con un mayor
enfoque en la inclusión social y la mejora de la calidad de vida de estas personas. El
presente estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los temas más relevantes, las áreas
emergentes de investigación y las principales contribuciones académicas que han influido en este contexto en los últimos cinco años. Se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva
en la Colección Principal de la Web of Science (WoS), incluyendo las bases de datos
SCI, SSCI y ESCI, seleccionando artículos y revisiones publicadas entre 2019 y 2024.
Los términos de búsqueda utilizados fueron ("well-being" OR wellbeing) AND (disabil* OR "disabled persons" OR "disabled people" OR impairment* OR "people with
disabilities" OR "persons with disabilities"). A través de un análisis bibliométrico, se describieron las características de la producción científica y se exploró la estructura social, conceptual e intelectual de los 8.129 documentos identificados en WoS, con el fin
de destacar las principales tendencias de investigación en el campo del bienestar de
las personas con discapacidad. El análisis de los datos mostró un crecimiento notable
en el volumen de publicaciones sobre el bienestar de las personas con discapacidad
en los últimos cinco años. Los temas más recurrentes incluyen la calidad de vida, la
inclusión social, el bienestar psicológico y el acceso a servicios esenciales. También se
ha observado un aumento en los estudios que analizan el impacto de la pandemia de
COVID-19 sobre este colectivo. Los resultados sugieren que la investigación en torno al
bienestar de las personas con discapacidad ha evolucionado hacia una mayor atención
a la inclusión social y la calidad de vida. Las áreas emergentes, como la tecnología
asistiva y el enfoque inclusivo en las políticas sociales, destacan como campos prometedores para futuras investigaciones.1951940,269Q3Q324,440,0Q110,0ERIH PLU
A framework for research on the automation of work
No full textMost research on work automation has been conducted using a job-centered approach, which analyzes whether or not a job can be automated. However, this particular perspective can lead to incorrect conclusions. Research has also examined general work activities that do not accurately represent the tasks that workers do. This study proposes a framework for research on work automation that includes multiple scopes of analysis reflecting the scale of technology being analyzed (from technology in general to specific technologies) and the work descriptor being considered (the labor market, occupations, jobs, duties, or tasks). The scope of the analysis determines the type of effects on work and on workers that will be predicted and the relevance and reliability of these predictions. Based on the proposed framework, we assess the impact of technology on an important job in the hotel industry: chambermaids. Compared to other predictions, the results reflect that worker displacement is improbable in this case. In general, job automation is more likely to occur through a combination of partial job automation and work redesign rather than the replacement of entire jobs by technology.103,11812,9Q1Q1SSCIERIH PLU
National survey on data governance and digital surgery: Challenges and opportunities for surgeons in the era of artificial intelligence
No full textIntroducción
Este estudio evalúa el conocimiento de los cirujanos españoles sobre la gobernanza de datos y la cirugía digital, su uso, sus errores y las carencias formativas, así como las diferencias en conocimiento entre quienes realizan cirugía robótica y quienes no.
Métodos
Estudio descriptivo mediante una encuesta cerrada, promovida por la Sección de Cirugía Mínimamente Invasiva e Innovación Tecnológica de la Asociación Española de Cirujanos, dirigida a sus miembros entre febrero y marzo de 2024.
Resultados
De los 1.086 cirujanos contactados, 396 respondieron (36,46%). Aunque el 98,3% utiliza historias clínicas electrónicas, el 45,4% carece de sistemas organizados de registro de datos. El 55,9% tiene tecnología robótica, pero el 70,6% no tiene acceso directo a ella. Los cirujanos que realizan cirugía robótica muestran mayor conocimiento general sobre términos de cirugía digital (7,2 vs. 6.619; p=0,215) y específicamente sobre «inteligencia artificial» (57,14% frente a menos del 25% para otros términos), aunque las diferencias no son significativas. Sin embargo, sí hay diferencias significativas en el interés por la tecnología digital entre quienes realizan cirugía robótica y quienes no (p=0,023). Además, los cirujanos que apoyan la formación en tecnología digital durante la residencia tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de investigar sobre cirugía digital.
Conclusión
Los cirujanos son clave para la transformación digital en cirugía, pero muchos están mal preparados y poco involucrados. Quienes practican cirugía robótica tienen más conocimiento e interés en la tecnología digital, destacando la necesidad de mejorar la formación y establecer marcos de gobernanza para integrar mejor a los cirujanos en la era digital.Introduction
This study evaluates the knowledge of Spanish surgeons regarding data governance and Digital Surgery, their usage, errors, and training deficiencies, as well as differences in knowledge between those who perform robotic surgery and those who do not.
Methods
A descriptive study was conducted using a closed survey promoted by the Minimally Invasive Surgery and Technological Innovation Section of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, directed at its members between February and March 2024.
Results
Out of 1,086 surgeons contacted, 396 responded (36.46%). While 98.3% use electronic medical records, 45.4% lack organized data recording systems. Although 55.9% have access to robotic technology, 70.6% do not use it directly. Surgeons who perform robotic surgery show a higher general knowledge of Digital Surgery terms (7.2 vs 6.619; P=.215) and specifically of “Artificial Intelligence” (57.14% compared to less than 25% for other terms), although these differences are not significant. However, there are significant differences in interest in digital technology between those who perform robotic surgery and those who do not (P=.023). Additionally, surgeons who support training in digital technology during residency are nearly twice as likely to research Digital Surgery.
Conclusion
Surgeons are crucial for the digital transformation in surgery, but many are poorly prepared and insufficiently involved. Those who practice robotic surgery have more knowledge and interest in digital technology, highlighting the need for improved training and governance frameworks to better integrate surgeons into the digital era.152143100,2191,3Q3Q3SCIE11,
New FeMoTaTiZr High-Entropy Alloy for Medical Applications
No full textHigh-entropy alloys are novel metallic materials distinguished by very special
mechanical and chemical properties that are superior to classical alloys, attracting high
global interest for the study and development thereof for different applications. This work
presents the creation and characterisation of an FeMoTaTiZr high-entropy alloy composed
of chemical constituents with relatively low biotoxicity for human use, suitable for medical
tools such as surgical scissors, blades, or other cutting tools. The alloy microstructure is
dendritic in an as-cast state. The chemical composition of the FeMoTaTiZr alloy micro-zone
revealed that the dendrites especially contain Mo and Ta, while the inter-dendritic matrix
contains a mixture of Ti, Fe, and Zr. The structural characterisation of the alloy, carried out
via X-ray diffraction, shows that the main phases formed in the FeMoTaTiZr matrix are
fcc (Ti7Zr3)0.2 and hcp Ti2Fe after annealing at 900 ◦C for 2 h, followed by water quenching.
After a second heat treatment performed at 900 ◦C for 15 h in an argon atmosphere
followed by argon flow quenching, the homogeneity of the alloy was improved, and a
new compound like Fe3.2Mo2.1, Mo0.93Zr0.07, and Zr(MoO4)2 appeared. The microhardness
increased over 6% after this heat treatment, from 694 to 800 HV0.5, but after the second
annealing and quenching, the hardness decreased to 730 HV0.5. Additionally, a Lactate
Dehydrogenase (LDH) cytotoxicity assay was performed. Mesenchymal stem cells proliferated
on the new FeMoTaTiZr alloy to a confluence of 80–90% within 10 days of analysis
in wells where the cells were cultured on and in the presence of the alloy. When using
normal human fibroblasts (NHF), both in wells with cells cultured on metal alloys and in
those without alloys, an increase in LDH activity was observed. Therefore, it can be considered
that certain cytolysis phenomena (cytotoxicity) occurred because of the more intense
proliferation of this cell line due to the overcrowding of the culture surface with cells.171170,5542,6Q1Q2SCIE10,
Exploring the institutionalisation of Service-Learning at the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
No full textService-Learning (SL) is emerging within Spanish universities as a key methodology for opening the institution to society,
responding to social demands, and adopting a policy of social responsibility aligned with the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). Within this framework, the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) is currently undergoing
a process of institutionalising SL. The primary objective of this study was to conduct an exploratory qualitative
investigation using deductive analysis of the SL initiatives developed at the ULPGC that contribute to its
institutionalisation. Through this analysis, a critical evaluation of the current situation was sought, identifying its strengths,
weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This evaluation facilitated the identification of opportunities and areas for
enhancement in the institutional consolidation of SL at the ULPGC.
Keywords: University Service-Learning, institutionalisation, Education for Global Citizenship, ULPGC, educational
innovation, university social responsibility34633512Q
Derecho, algoritmos y sesgos: de la ficción cinematográfica a la justicia en la era de la IA
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Assessment of potentially unnecessary antibiotic use for suspected urinary tract infections in nursing homes using a simplified algorithm
No full textBackground: Nursing home (NH) residents are frequently treated with antibiotics for urinary tractinfections (UTIs), often due to overdiagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the proportion ofpotentially unnecessary antibiotic use for suspected UTIs in NHs across eight European countries.Research design and methods: Over a three-month period (February to April 2024), NH professionalsrecorded information on all antibiotic treatments for UTIs using a specific registration chart. Based onmedical literature and the expertise of the project consortium members, the authors developed andendorsed by consensus a simplified algorithm to assess unnecessary antibiotic use in residents withoutindwelling catheters.Results: The study, conducted across 110 NHs, included 2773 antibiotic-treated infections. Of these,1158 (41.8%) were treated for UTIs. Among 975 UTI cases without catheters, 54.1% may have beenunnecessarily treated. Over one-third involved nonspecific symptoms including poor general conditionand changes in urine appearance, while specific urinary symptoms, such as incontinence (21.3%) anddysuria (20.8%), were less common. A trend toward greater, potentially unnecessary antibiotic use wasobserved when urine dipsticks were performed.Conclusions: The findings reveal potentially unnecessary antibiotic use. Further algorithm validation isneeded to enhance diagnostic criteria, reduce overuse, and improve UTI management in NHs.24123571,264,2Q1Q1SCIE10,