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Smart Physiotherapy: Advancing Arm-Based Exercise Classification with PoseNet and Ensemble Models
No full textTelephysiotherapy has emerged as a vital solution for delivering remote healthcare, particularly in response to global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study seeks to enhance telephysiotherapy by developing a system capable of accurately classifying physiotherapeutic exercises using PoseNet, a state-of-the-art pose estimation model. A dataset was collected from 49 participants (35 males, 14 females) performing seven distinct exercises, with twelve anatomical landmarks then extracted using the Google MediaPipe library. Each landmark was represented by four features, which were used for classification. The core challenge addressed in this research involves ensuring accurate and real-time exercise classification across diverse body morphologies and exercise types. Several tree-based classifiers, including Random Forest, Extra Tree Classifier, XGBoost, LightGBM, and Hist Gradient Boosting, were employed. Furthermore, two novel ensemble models called RandomLightHist Fusion and StackedXLightRF are proposed to enhance classification accuracy. The RandomLightHist Fusion model achieved superior accuracy of 99.6%, demonstrating the system’s robustness and effectiveness. This innovation offers a practical solution for providing real-time feedback in telephysiotherapy, with potential to improve patient outcomes through accurate monitoring and assessment of exercise performance
A real-time air-writing model to recognize Bengali characters
No full textAir-writing is a widely used technique for writing arbitrary characters or numbers in the air. In this study, a data collection technique was developed to collect hand motion data for Bengali air-writing, and a motion sensor-based data set was prepared. The feature set as then utilized to determine the most effective machine learning (ML) model among the existing well-known supervised machine learning models to classify Bengali characters from air-written data. Our results showed that medium Gaussian SVM had the highest accuracy (96.5%) in the classification of Bengali character from air writing data. In addition, the proposed system achieved over 81% accuracy in real-time classification. The comparison with other studies showed that the existing supervised ML models predicted the created data set more accurately than many other models that have been suggested for other languages
Underrated aspects of a true Mediterranean diet: understanding traditional features for worldwide application of a “Planeterranean” diet
No full textOver the last decades, the Mediterranean diet gained enormous scientific, social, and commercial attention due to proven positive effects on health and undeniable taste that facilitated a widespread popularity. Researchers have investigated the role of Mediterranean-type dietary patterns on human health all around the world, reporting consistent findings concerning its benefits. However, what does truly define the Mediterranean diet? The myriad of dietary scores synthesizes the nutritional content of a Mediterranean-type diet, but a variety of aspects are generally unexplored when studying the adherence to this dietary pattern. Among dietary factors, the main characteristics of the Mediterranean diet, such as consumption of fruit and vegetables, olive oil, and cereals should be accompanied by other underrated features, such as the following: (i) specific reference to whole-grain consumption; (ii) considering the consumption of legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices often untested when exploring the adherence to the Mediterranean diet; (iii) consumption of eggs and dairy products as common foods consumed in the Mediterranean region (irrespectively of the modern demonization of dietary fat intake). Another main feature of the Mediterranean diet includes (red) wine consumption, but more general patterns of alcohol intake are generally unmeasured, lacking specificity concerning the drinking occasion and intensity (i.e., alcohol drinking during meals). Among other underrated aspects, cooking methods are rather simple and yet extremely varied. Several underrated aspects are related to the quality of food consumed when the Mediterranean diet was first investigated: foods are locally produced, minimally processed, and preserved with more natural methods (i.e., fermentation), strongly connected with the territory with limited and controlled impact on the environment. Dietary habits are also associated with lifestyle behaviors, such as sleeping patterns, and social and cultural values, favoring commensality and frugality. In conclusion, it is rather reductive to consider the Mediterranean diet as just a pattern of food groups to be consumed decontextualized from the social and geographical background of Mediterranean culture. While the methodologies to study the Mediterranean diet have demonstrated to be useful up to date, a more holistic approach should be considered in future studies by considering the aforementioned underrated features and values to be potentially applied globally through the concept of a “Planeterranean” diet
A Prospective Observational Study of Frailty in Geriatric Revitalization Aimed at Community-Dwelling Elderly
No full text(1) Background: The increasing life expectancy brings an increase in geriatric syndromes, specifically frailty. The literature shows that exercise is a key to preventing, or even reversing, frailty in community-dwelling populations. The main objective is to demonstrate how an intervention based on multicomponent exercise produces an improvement in frailty and pre-frailty in a community-dwelling population. (2) Methods: a prospective observational study of a multicomponent exercise program for geriatric revitalization with people aged over 65 holding Barthel Index scores equal to, or beyond, 90. The program was developed over 30 weeks, three times a week, in sessions lasting 45–50 min each. Frailty levels were registered by the Short Physical Performance Battery, FRAIL Questionnaire Screening Tool, and Timed “Up & Go” at the beginning of the program, 30 weeks later (at the end of the program), and following 13 weeks without training; (3) Results: 360 participants completed the program; a greater risk of frailty was found before the program started among older women living in urban areas, with a more elevated fat percentage, more baseline pathologies, and wider baseline medication use. Furthermore, heterogeneous results were observed both in training periods and in periods without physical activity. However, they are consistent over time and show improvement after training. They show a good correlation between TUG and SPPB; (4) Conclusions: A thirty-week multicomponent exercise program improves frailty and pre-frailty status in a community-dwelling population with no functional decline. Nevertheless, a lack of homogeneity is evident among the various tools used for measuring frailty over training periods and inactivity periods
Integrated Building Modelling Using Geomatics and GPR Techniques for Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Case Study of the Charles V Pavilion in Seville (Spain)
No full textThis paper highlights the fundamental role of integrating different geomatics and geophysical imaging technologies in understanding and preserving cultural heritage, with a focus on the Pavilion of Charles V in Seville (Spain). Using a terrestrial laser scanner, global navigation satellite system, and ground-penetrating radar, we constructed a building information modelling (BIM) system to derive comprehensive decision-making models to preserve this historical asset. These models enable the generation of virtual reconstructions, encompassing not only the building but also its subsurface, distributable as augmented reality or virtual reality online. By leveraging these technologies, the research investigates complex details of the pavilion, capturing its current structure and revealing insights into past soil compositions and potential subsurface structures. This detailed analysis empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions about conservation and management. Furthermore, transparent data sharing fosters collaboration, advancing collective understanding and practices in heritage preservation
Metodologías activas para la mejora de la enseñanza de los docentes del programa de Anestesiología
No full textEl presente estudio se direccionó a desarrollar un programa de estrategias activas para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza de los docentes de la especialización de Anestesiología de la Universidad de Cuenca. Este estudió parte de un análisis teórico que lo enmarca en la teoría constructivista de Vygotsky al establecer que las personas pueden alcanzar una construcción efectiva del conocimiento siempre y cuanto se brinden las herramientas adecuadas. En este contexto, los docentes deben de tener la facilidad de llevar a la práctica procesos de enseñanza integradores y fáciles de asimilar para los estudiantes. Para este estudio se consideró un enfoque cuantitativo con la finalidad de optimizar los procesos de recolección, procesamiento y análisis de los datos, así como una tipología de investigación acción direccionada a brindar una respuesta efectiva a la problemática de investigación propuesta. La población de estudio se integró de 30 docentes. Para la recolección de los datos se requirió de un cuestionario el cual pasó por un proceso de validez y confiabilidad que garantizó la veracidad y coherencia de los datos obtenidos. A través del diagnóstico se pudo determinar que los procesos de enseñanza resultaban poco significativos, centrándose en una formación tradicional y dejando de lado el uso de estrategias que potenciaran el desempeño del docente y facilitaran la transmisión del aprendizaje. En este sentido. A partir de estos datos se determinó el diseño de un programa de estrategias activas para mejorar el proceso de enseñanza de los docentes de la especialización de Anestesiología de la Universidad de Cuenca. Este programa integró un total de diez sesiones enmarcadas en una metodología activa y participativa. La implementación de estas sesiones se ejecutó de forma virtual adaptándose a la disponibilidad de tiempo de los docentes. Luego de la aplicación de la propuesta se aplicó una evaluación con el objetivo de conocer el impacto de esta en los docentes. Los resultados evidenciaron una mejora en los procesos de enseñanza de anestesiología, generando actividades de enseñanza mucho más innovadoras y efectivas
Attitudes and Skills in Basic Life Support after Two Types of Training: Traditional vs. Gamification, of Compulsory Secondary Education Students: A Simulation Study
Get PDFIt is recommended to implement the teaching of Basic Life Support (BLS) in schools; however, studies on the best training method are limited and have been a priority in recent years. The objective of this study was to analyze the attitudes and practical skills learned during BLS training using a gamified proposal. A comparative study was carried out, consisting of Compulsory Secondary Education students [control group (CG; classical teaching) and experimental group (EG; gamified proposal)]. The instruments used were the CPR and AED action sequence observation sheet, data from the Laerdal Resusci Anne manikin and AED and Attitude Questionnaire towards Basic Life Support and the Use of the Automated External Defibrillator. Sixty-eight students (33 girls) with a mean age of 13.91 ± 0.70 years were recruited. Results were significantly better in the EG (n = 37) [i.e., breathing control (p = 0.037); call to emergency services (p = 0.049); mean compression depth (p = 0.001); self-confidence (p = 0.006); intention to perform BLS and AED (p = 0.002)]; and significantly better in the CG (n = 31) [Total percentage of CPR (p < 0.001); percentage of correct compression (p < 0.001); time to apply effective shock with AED (p < 0.001); demotivation (p = 0.005). We can conclude that the group that was trained with the training method through the gamified proposal presents better intentions and attitudes to act in the event of cardiac arrest than those of the classic method. This training method allows for similar results in terms of CPR and AED skills to classical teaching, so it should be taken into account as a method for teaching BLS to secondary education students
Modelo de sistema de seguridad alimentaria y sanidad ambiental ecosostenible en restauración colectiva
No full textEl proyecto busca impulsar la modernización y digitalización de la industria agroalimentaria y apoyar el crecimiento económico sostenible y competitivo. Su meta es que estas herramientas puedan facilitar al sector afrontar los retos medioambientales, sociales y económicos que se enfrentan a corto y largo plazo, y que a su vez contribuirán a fortalecer la cohesión territorial de Cantabria
Reporte de feedback personalizado para la segunda toma de pruebas de habilidades lingüísticas estandarizadas en las sedes del British Council de Colombia
No full textEn Colombia, las pruebas internacionales de lengua, como el IELTS, han ganado relevancia, ya que miles de personas buscan certificarse anualmente por motivos laborales, académicos o migratorios. Sin embargo, la falta de retroalimentación personalizada en los resultados lleva a muchos a repetir estas pruebas varias veces. Este proyecto propone diseñar un reporte de feedback significativo y personalizado para los evaluados que buscan mejorar sus resultados en el IELTS, promoviendo un aprendizaje generativo y enfocado en sus fortalezas y áreas de mejora. La investigación abarca el análisis teórico y práctico de estas pruebas, incluyendo la metodología, resultados de encuestas aplicadas y el diseño de la propuesta. Concluye que un feedback oportuno y personalizado no solo optimiza el aprendizaje, sino que considera la unicidad de cada individuo, sus emociones, habilidades y estilos de aprendizaje, resignificando el proceso evaluativo
Influence of E-learning training on the acquisition of competences in basketball coaches in Cantabria
Get PDFThe main aim of this study was to analyse the influence of e-learning training on the acquisition of competences in basketball coaches in Cantabria. The current landscape of basketball coach training shows an increasing demand for innovative training models and emerging pedagogies, including e-learning-based methodologies. The study sample consisted of fifty students from these courses, all above 16 years of age (36 males, 14 females). Among them, 16% resided outside the autonomous community of Cantabria, 10% resided more than 50 km from the city of Santander, 36% between 10 and 50 km, 14% less than 10 km, and 24% resided within Santander city. Data were collected through a Google Forms survey distributed by the Cantabrian Basketball Federation to training course students. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. The survey, consisting of 56 questions, was validated by two sports and health doctors and two senior basketball coaches. The collected data were processed and analysed using Microsoft® Excel version 16.74, and the results were expressed in percentages. The analysis revealed that 24.60% of the students trained through the e-learning methodology considered themselves fully qualified as basketball coaches, contrasting with 10.98% of those trained via traditional face-to-face methodology. The results of the study provide insights into important characteristics that can be adjusted and improved within the investigated educational process. Moreover, the study concludes that e-learning training effectively qualifies basketball coaches in Cantabria