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Do gender-pairings and age/proficiency interplay in LRE production? A preliminary study with young CLIL learners
Get PDFMany studies have explored Language-Related Episodes (LREs) during collaborative dialogue. However, research on the factors affecting LRE production in children, especially regarding gender-pairings in CLIL contexts, remains limited (e.g., Martínez-Adrián & Gutiérrez-Mangado, 2022). Also, no studies have tackled the interplay between gender-pairings and age/proficiency in LRE production amongst young learners. To fill this gap, the study involved CLIL learners aged 9–11 who worked in same- and mixed-gender dyads to complete an oral picture-based narrative task. The LREs were analysed based on the amount, nature (meaning vs form) and resolution (target-like, non-target-like or unresolved). The preliminary results indicate that same-gender dyads seem to outperform mixed-gender pairs in both groups as they produce more LREs. Also, as age/proficiency increases, same-gender dyads tend to produce more target-like LREs. Thus, despite significant proficiency differences between both groups, the tendency towards working better in matched-gender pairs seems to persist throughout middle childhood
The Spanish Academic Collocation List
Get PDFPhraseology plays a crucial role in academic texts, with collocation use key to demonstrating high competence in academic writing. Even for native speakers with limited experience in academic genres, academic collocations present challenges. Despite their importance, however, no sufficiently representative repertoire of academic collocations in Spanish has been developed as a resource for students, similar to those available for academic English. To address this gap, this article proposes a reference list of academic collocations in Spanish, designed for integrated in an academic writing tool and as a support for Spanish for Academic Purposes. Collocations were extracted from an academic corpus using NLP techniques and applying frequency and distribution criteria and Universal Dependency parsing. The resulting list was manually validated to ensure it includes useful collocations for Spanish students across various academic fields
La arquitectura como instrumento del storytelling en la animación: El caso de Miyazaki y El viaje de Chihiro
Get PDFArchitecture has been an integral part of theatrical and cinematic scenography since its inception. The setting of a story is a crucial element in conveying to the audience the atmosphere, as well as the geographical, political, and social context in which events unfold. This research explores the remarkable use of architecture in the acclaimed animated film Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, to effectively convey a message. Through an analysis of all the architectural elements featured in the film, it is revealed how these structures are deeply intertwined with the narrative and characters, serving as a powerful cinematic tool.La arquitectura ha formado parte de la escenografía teatral y cinematográfica desde sus orígenes. La ambientación de una historia es una parte fundamental para lograr transmitir a la audiencia la atmósfera, situación geográfica, política y social en la que se suceden los hechos. Esta investigación explora el increíble uso que se hace de la arquitectura en la aclamada obra de animación El viaje de Chihiro, del ilustrador y director Hayao Miyazaki, para lograr transmitir ideas de forma eficaz. Mediante un análisis de todas las arquitecturas que aparecen en el largometraje se revela cómo esta tiene una fuerte relación con la trama de la historia y sus personajes, siendo empleada como un instrumento cinematográfico fundamental para lograr cautivar a la audiencia
Optimization location routing problem (LRP) of humanitarian aid distribution in Sigi district using NSGA II methods
Get PDFDisasters are events that disturb and threaten people’s lives caused by nature or/and non-natural factors as well as human factors that cause casualties and economic losses. Since the 1950s, the number and scale of major natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, floods, volcanoes, etc. have grown exponentially (Hu & Dong, 2019). The polemic of uneven assistance and delays in the event of a natural disaster is the most common thing that occurs during a natural disaster. Location Routing Problem is a continuation of the classical routing problem that combines strategic and operational decisions with the facility location problem and the vehicle routing problem. This study aims to determine the location of the distribution center construction and the optimal route using the NSGA II methods with the objective function of minimizing total costs and minimization of maximum travelling time for the distribution of humanitarian aid in the 2018 natural disaster in Sigi Regency. Optimization is designed into two scenarios, namely the construction of two distribution centers and three distribution centers. The result show that construction of two distribution centers can be designed at locations D3 and D4 with a total cost of IDR406 280 000 and a maximum service time of 12.002 hours, while the construction of three distribution centers can be done at locations DC1, DC4 and DC 7 or with a total cost of IDR605 363 000 and a maximum service time of 7.4253 hours.This research develops a new mathematical model that optimizes humanitarian aid distribution by balancing the setup cost of distribution centers and minimizing travel time. It utilizes the NSGA-II algorithm for multi-objective optimization and the Displaced Ideal Solution (DIS) method to select the best solution from the Pareto front
Fast orbital convergence reveals more hypercyclic vectors
Get PDFLet X be an infinite dimensional separable Banach space, T : X → X be a hypercyclic operator, and x ∈ X be a (frequently) hypercyclic vector of T. We show that if the terms from the T-orbit of x converge to a vector y sufficiently fast, then y is also a hypercyclic vector of T. As a corollary, we deduce that if T is a frequently hypercyclic operator with spectral radius r(T) = 1, then lim_{n\to \infty} ∥Tnx∥^{1/n} = 1 for every frequently hypercyclic vector x of T. Some related observations are also made
Aprendizaje reforzado en problemas de física: Optimización de un resonador
Get PDFOptimisation is a subject that appears in practically all the syllabuses of the first coursesin engineering. Moreover, the optimisation of physical systems is a key part of the use ofthe same in engineering. In this article we want to solve the physical problem of finding theHelmholtz resonator with the smallest possible volume and the lowest possible characteristicfrequency fR. In this way, we have a mathematical problem with a physical meaning, forwhich students are also familiar with the traditional methods based on the gradient of thefunction and the study of the Hessian. We will take advantage of this known context toapproach the problem using the Artificial Intelligence technique known as Reinforcement Learning, which may pave the way for its understanding by the students. The examplegiven here would correspond to a postgraduate level.La optimización es un contenido que forma parte de prácticamente todos los temarios de cálculo de los primeros cursos de carreras técnicas. Por otro lado, la optmización de sistemas físicos es una pieza clave en la utilización de los mismos en inegniería. En este artículo pretendemos resolver el problema físico de encontrar el resonador de Helmholtz que, con el volumen más pequeño posible, tenga la frecuencia de resonancia lo más pequeña posible. De esta manera tenemos un problema matemático con significado físico y donde además los alumnos conocen los métodos tradicionales basados en el gradiente de la función y el estudio del Hessiano. Aprovecharemos este contexto conocido para abordar el problema utilizando la técnica de Inteligencia Artificial conocida como Aprendizaje por Refuerzo, lo que puede allanar el camino de su comprensión por parte del alumnado. El ejemplo aquí planteado corresponde a un nivel de postgrado
Exploring rabbit semen cryopreservation and the crucial role of cryobank: unveiling advantages and promising perspectives
Get PDFOver the years, efforts have been made to establish a reference protocol for the first Italian rabbit semen bank. Here, we will provide an overview of our group’s key discoveries, which have led us to identify an effective freezing protocol for rabbit semen. However, a drawback of our protocol involves diluting the semen with the freezing media at fixed dilution ratios, resulting in significant variability in the sperm number per straw. Addressing this limitation underscores the need to standardise the freezing protocol by investigating the effect of sperm concentrations within straws on the reproductive performances of cryopreserved rabbit semen. In this regard, in an in vivo trial, 192 multiparous receptive rabbit does were randomly assigned to six treatment groups, including a control group. The remaining groups were inseminated with doses containing 15, 25, 35, 55 and 75×106 sperm, respectively. Sperm concentrations of 25, 35 and 55×106/straw exhibited higher reproductive performances compared to other tested concentrations and were akin to fresh semen. Through the adoption of freezing protocols with standardised sperm concentrations, cryobanks can safely preserve rabbit population genetic resources, offering invaluable support for future breeding and research efforts
Una animación transgresora para un mensaje alternativo: en torno al animalismo de Las vidas de Marona
Get PDFThis article investigates the representation of the animal and the human-animal relationship in Marona’s Fantastic Tale (Anca Damian, 2019). After considering the traces of the animal turn in the audiovisual in general and within the realm of animation in particular, we proceed to the study of the motion picture guided by the methodology of film analysis and attending to animation’s unique aesthetics. We first connect the type of protagonism that the film grants to the dog with the weak anthropomorphization to which the character is subjected. Next, we evaluate the resources that contribute to put us in the dog's shoes, highlighting the sensorialization and somatization of the discourse. Next, we examine the portrayal of the human characters and emphasize the intersubjective propensity of the protagonist. Finally, the conclusions highlight the synergies between the experimental formal proposal and the animalistic message of the film.El presente artículo investiga la representación del animal y de la relación humano-animal en Las vidas de Marona (Anca Damian, 2019). Tras considerar las huellas del giro animal en el audiovisual en general y en el ámbito de la animación en particular, procedemos al estudio del largometraje guiados por la metodología del análisis fílmico y atendiendo a las especificidades estéticas de la animación. Conectamos en primera instancia el tipo de protagonismo que la película concede a la perra con la débil antropomorfización a la que el personaje es sometido. A continuación, valoramos los recursos que contribuyen a ponernos en la piel de la perra, destacando la sensorialización y somatización del discurso. Seguidamente, examinamos el retrato de los personajes humanos e incidimos en la propensión intersubjetiva de la protagonista. Por último, las conclusiones remarcan las sinergias entre la experimental propuesta formal y el mensaje animalista del film
Convergencias narrativas entre videojuegos y animación: análisis del anime Log Horizon y cómo los MMORPG nutren el subgénero isekai
Get PDFIn the last decade, Japanese commercial animation has been marked by the rise and success of isekai. An anime sub-genre whose main characteristic is to transport its protagonists to alternative worlds. The creation of these other worlds is clearly inspired by fantasy MMORPG videogames since these universes operate on similar logics to those of videogames. However, if the isekai is nourished by MMORPGs, are these productions capable of explaining to us what these videogames are? This article examines how the anime Log Horizon (Touno, 2013) describes to the viewer what fantasy MMORPGs are, how they operate and what are the characteristics of MMORPGs. Furthermore, it allows us to observe how MMORPG videogames are integrated as a resource in anime inventiveness and their components are transformed into narrative and visual resources. To this purpose, we analyse the narrative-visual content of the 25 episodes that make up the first season of Log Horizon (Ishihara, 2013-2014).En la última década, la animación comercial japonesa se ha visto marcada por el ascenso y éxito del isekai. Un subgénero anime cuya característica principal es transportar a sus protagonistas a mundos alternativos. Para construir esos otros mundos se percibe una clara inspiración en los videojuegos MMORPG de fantasía, puesto que dichos universos operan en lógicas similares a las del videojuego. Ahora bien, si el isekai se nutre de los MMORPG, ¿explican sus producciones en qué consisten estos videojuegos? El presente artículo examina cómo el anime Log Horizon (Touno, 2013) describe al espectador qué son, cómo operan y cuáles son las características de los MMORPG de fantasía. Además, permite observar cómo los videojuegos MMORPG se integran como recurso en la inventiva anime y sus componentes se transforman en recursos narrativos y visuales. Para ello, se analiza el contenido narrativo-visual de los 25 episodios que componen la primera temporada de Log Horizon (Ishihara, 2013-2014)