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Experimental study of sensing performance using hyperbolic mode resonances
No full textSurface plasmon resonance (SPR) and lossy mode resonance (LMR) are prominent sensing mechanisms utilized across various fields. The Kretschmann configuration is commonly employed for SPR, while LMR is favored in planar waveguides or optical fibers due to high incidence angles. Recently, hyperbolic mode resonance (HMR) has emerged as a hybrid approach, combining metallic and dielectric thin films. This study explores the impact of incidence angle on HMR using the Kretschmann configuration. Four samples with varying gold (Au) and tin dioxide (SnO2) layer thicknesses were fabricated and characterized using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Experimental setups employed the Kretschmann configuration for reflectance spectrum analysis. Results indicate enhanced sensitivity and figure of merit (FoM) with an additional SnO2 layer compared to the case without SnO2. Particularly with a 36 nm Au thickness the sensitivity doubles and the FoM improves by 16 %. Numerical simulations validate these findings, confirming the optimized performance of HMR for specific layer thicknesses and incidence angles.This work was supported in part by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (PID2022-137437OB-I00) research fund and by the pre-doctoral research grant of the Public University of Navarra
Regionalism vs. bilateralism: an analysis on trade flows in advanced and emerging economies
No full textThis chapter analyzes the role of regionalism versus bilateral trade relationships in the context of international trade disruptions caused by the COVID- 19 pandemic. The export and import flows of 11 advanced and 12 emerging economies are ex- amined and compared to identify their primary economic interests, whether linked to regional trade blocs or bilateral partnerships, with or without formal trade agreements (preferential and non- preferential). The findings indicate that advanced economies trade similarly within their blocs and partnerships, regardless of tariff preferences, while emerging economies prioritize half of their trade through non- preferential bilateral partnerships. The trade patterns reveal strong convergence among developed economies and a latent alignment with emerging economies, which also display a uniform trade distribution
Computer-assisted painting with a retractable pen and computer vision tracking
No full textSummary This project focuses on creating a computer-assisted painting system that uses a retractable pen controlled by computer vision tracking. By combining art and technology, the system allows users to guide the pen manually while automation decides when to apply ink, making it possible to replicate digital designs on paper. To provide precise motion tracking and ink control, the configuration consists of hardware such as the OptiTrack V120 Duo, USB camera, and an Arduino Nano that controls a solenoid responsible for retracting or poking the tip. The position of the pen tip can be carefully tracked with the aid of motion tracking reflective markers, ArUco markers, with previous camera and ground calibration. Later, in python everything is processed to send the Arduino what the pen needs to do. The project compares two tracking methods: OptiTrack and ArUco. It also provides some modifications to increase accuracy and minimize delays, enhancing the drawing process. Showing and comparing original and final drawings.Graduado o Graduada en Ingeniería Informática por la Universidad Pública de Navarra (Programa Internacional)Informatika Ingeniaritzan Graduatua Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoan (Nazioarteko Programa
Nazioarteko zuzenbide pribatua eta hegazkin bidezko garraioa
No full textEl objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el transporte aéreo en el marco del derecho internacional privado, en la medida en que se trata de un sector económico que cada año continúa creciendo. Por un lado, se analizará el contrato de transporte aéreo, y por otro, los derechos de los pasajeros. Se pondrá especial atención en la Competencia Judicial Internacional, debido a la problemática que conlleva el carácter internacional; y sobre los derechos de los pasajeros a reclamar compensaciones a las aerolíneas, teniendo en cuenta que son la parte más débil del contrato, estudiando los derechos que disponen en distintas situaciones, y el régimen de responsabilidad del transportista aéreo. Para ello, además de Convenios Internacionales, se analizarán normas de la Unión Europea y normas nacionales de los Estados miembros. Además, con el fin de conseguir la correcta interpretación de las normas, nos basaremos en la reciente jurisprudencia, profundizando en determinados temas concretos, como en la denegación de embarque, cancelación de vuelo, retraso de vuelo, avería o pérdida de equipaje y demás, sin dejar de lado los conflictos de competencia internacional.Lan honen xedea Hegazkin bidezko garraioa nazioarteko zuzenbide pribatuaren testuinguruan aztertzea da, urtero hazten jarraitzen duen sektore-ekonomiko garrantzisua den neurrian. Alde batetik aire bidezko garraio kontratua, eta bestetik bidaiarien eskubideak aztertuko dira. Arreta berezia ipiniko da Nazioarteko Eskuduntza Judizialaren inguruan, nazioarteko izaerak dakarren problematikarekin; eta bidaiariek aire-konpainiei konpentsatzioak erreklamatzeko eskubideen inguruan, kontratuko alderdi ahulagoa direla kontuan hartuz, egoera desberdinen aurrean dituzten eskubideak aztertuz, eta baita aire bidezko garraiolarien erantzukizun erregimena. Horretarako, Nazioarteko Hitzarmenez gain, Europar Batasuneko zein Estatu kideen barne produkziozko arauak aztertuko dira, Horrez gain, arauen interpretazio zuzena lortzeko azken Jurisprudentzian oinarrituko gara, atal konkretu batzuetan sakonduz, hala nola, hegazkineratze ukapena, hegaldiaren ezeztatzea, atzerapena, ekipajeen galera edo matxura, eta bestelako gaien inguruan, nazioarteko eskuduntza gatazkak alde batera utzi gabe.The aim of this work is to analyse Air transport in the context of private International law, as it is an important economic sector that continues to grow year after year. On the one hand, the contract of carriage will be analysed, and on the other hand, the rights of passengers. Special attention shall be paid to the International Jurisdiction, regarding the problems arising from its international nature; and to the rights of passengers to claim compensation from airlines, considering that they are contract’s weakest part, examining their rights or different situations, and the liability regime for air carriers. To this end, in addition to the International Conventions, the European Union’s Regulations and the internal production laws of its member States will be examined, and we will also rely on the latest case law to obtain a correct interpretation of the rules, deepening certain topics, such as denial of boarding, cancellation of flights, delay of flights, damage or loss of baggage, and other matters, without prejudice to conflicts of international jurisdiction.Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía y a la Procura por la Universidad Pública de NavarraAbokatutzarako eta Prokuradoretzarako Sarbideko Unibertsitate Masterra Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa
Integrating collaborative digital multimodal tasks in Spanish as a second language course
No full textThe emphasis in L2 learning has mainly focused on individual writers and monomodal academic genres (e.g. narration, argumentation), neglecting the potential of collaborative composing and the use of digital genres that introduce additional semiotic sources, for fear of having to deal with "a messy transition to digital multimodal communication" (Lotherington, 2021: 220). Yet, because Web 2.0 technological upgrades have enabled interactivity, literacy has morphed from discretely reading and writing a static page to dynamically reading and writing a multimodal one, which underpins collaborative authorship and (local and global) audience awareness. Considering the inclusion of working collaboratively with multimodal tasks in the L2 classroom, the question of how to help students effectively incorporate multimodal with academic monomodal texts remains unanswered. In response to this challenge, this study examines the design and implementation of an online task to foster multiliteracies. Thirty-seven international students of diverse disciplines (e.g. economics, engineering, history), enrolled in a Spanish as a second language course, worked collaboratively to create multimodal texts based on previously created monomodal texts. Informed by a student questionnaire and a teacher focus group, we analyzed both students' and teachers' perceptions to ascertain the effectiveness of the intervention and the possibilities these kinds of tasks bring to the foreign language classroom. Both sets of participants reported positive results concerning linguistic advancement, motivation, and multiliteracies development. Pedagogical recommendations related to the inclusion of this pedagogical practice are provided
Impacto de la musicoterapia para la mejora de los síntomas psicológicos y conductuales en personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer
No full textAntecedentes: La enfermedad de Alzheimer, que es el tipo de demencia más común,
suele acompañarse de un conjunto de síntomas conocidos como síntomas
psicológicos y conductuales de las demencias (SPCD), que afectan tanto al paciente
como a su entorno. Ante la ausencia de tratamiento curativo y los efectos adversos
de los tratamientos farmacológicos, las terapias no farmacológicas, como la
musicoterapia, se presentan como alternativas altamente prometedoras.
Objetivos: Evaluar el impacto de la musicoterapia para la mejora de los SPCD en
personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer, destacando el papel de la enfermería en su
aplicación.
Metodología: Revisión sistemática de la literatura científica realizada en las bases de
datos PubMed y CINAHL, centrada en ensayos clínicos publicados en los últimos diez
años.
Resultados: La evidencia revisada sugiere que la musicoterapia puede reducir SPCD
como la agitación, ansiedad o depresión. Su efectividad varía en función de
determinantes como el tipo de intervención, el grado de personalización y la
participación del paciente, entre otros.
Conclusiones: A pesar de que existe evidencia prometedora en este campo, se
requiere mayor investigación para conocer los efectos a largo plazo, estandarizar los
protocolos y reforzar el rol enfermero.Background: Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is often
accompanied by a set of symptoms known as Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms
of Dementia (BPSD), which affect both the patient and their environment. In the
absence of a curative treatment and considering the adverse effects of
pharmacological therapies, non-pharmacological approaches such as music therapy
have emerged as highly promising alternatives.
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of music therapy on the improvement of BPSD in
people with Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting the role of nursing in its
implementation.
Methods: A systematic review of scientific literature was conducted using the
PubMed and CINAHL databases, focusing on clinical trials published within the last
ten years.
Results: The reviewed evidence suggests that music therapy may reduce BPSD such
as agitation, anxiety, or depression. Its effectiveness varies depending on factors such
as the type of intervention, the degree of personalization, and the level of patient
engagement, among others.
Conclusions: Although the existing evidence is promising, further research is needed
to assess long-term effects, standardize protocols, and strengthen the nursing role in
its application.Graduado o Graduada en Enfermería por la Universidad Pública de NavarraErizaintzan Graduatua Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa
Análisis de los estados contables de Panificadora Amaya S.A.
No full textEste Trabajo de Fin de Grado analiza la evolución financiera y económica de
Panificadora Amaya durante el periodo 2019-2023. A través del análisis del balance de situación y la cuenta de pérdidas y ganancias, se examinan la rentabilidad y los riesgos financieros. El análisis se apoya con la reclasificación funcional de los estados contables y la interpretación de ratios clave, permitiendo una visión más clara de la empresa. Además, se incluye una simulación del impacto de variaciones en los tipos de interés sobre las principales partidas del balance y en el resultado del ejercicio. Este trabajo ofrece una visión sobre cómo los factores económicos y financieros condicionan la evolución de una empresa de un entorno local.This final degree project analyzes the financial and economic performance of Panificadora Amaya during the period 2019-2023. Through an analysis of the balance sheet and profit and loss account, profitability and financial risks are examined. The analysis is supported by a functional reclassification of the financial statements and the interpretation of key ratios, providing a clearer view of the company. In addition, a simulation of the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the main balance sheet items and the financial year's profit and loss is included. This project offers insight into how economic and financial factors influence the performance of a company in a local environment.Graduado o Graduada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad Pública de NavarraEnpresen Administrazio eta Zuzendaritzan Graduatua Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa
Fisioterapia en reumatología: artrosis
No full textLa artrosis es una enfermedad degenerativa (que suele ser irreversible) adquirida por diversas causas (bien sea traumatismos, infecciones, mal alineamiento postural, etc.) que son capaces de dañar las estructuras intracapsulares de una articulación (con alta incidencia en personas >60 años). En ese sentido, en la artrosis se evidencia (y diagnostica) mediante pruebas de imagen (presencia de osteofitos, reducción de espacio articular, deformidad) y clínica (dolor, inflamación, perdida funcional, rigidez matutina<30 minutos) la destrucción de la superficie de cartílago articular, lo que produce: dolor, deformidad y pérdida de la capacidad funcional de la articulación afecta. Tiene un abordaje de tratamiento conservador mediante fármacos antiinflamatorios no esteroideos (AINES), inyecciones de corticoides locales, y en casos más extremos diversos tipos de farmacología analgésica. Adicionalmente, he tratado mediante técnicas de fisioterapia, que buscan mejorar la capacidad funcional del paciente y disminuir el dolor crónico. Para esto, las técnicas de fisioterapia se basan en antiinflamatorias, de fortalecimiento muscular mantenimiento del rango de movimiento articular y reeducación postural. En los casos más extremos, donde se evidencia un daño masivo de la superficie cartilaginosa acompañada de una pérdida funcional o niveles de dolor muy elevados, el tratamiento indicado será la artroplastia, es decir, un tratamiento quirúrgico.Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, often irreversible, acquired through various causes (such as trauma, infections, postural misalignment, etc.) that can damage the intracapsular structures of a joint. It has a high incidence in people over 60 years old. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis is confirmed through imaging tests, which show the presence of osteophytes, reduced joint space, and deformity, as well as clinical signs like pain, inflammation, functional loss, and morning stiffness lasting less than 30 minutes. These findings all point to the destruction of the articular cartilage surface, leading to pain, deformity, and a loss of functional capacity in the affected joint. Conservative treatment approaches include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), local corticosteroid injections, and in more extreme cases, various types of analgesic pharmacology. Additionally, physiotherapy techniques are used to improve the patient's functional capacity and reduce chronic pain. For this, physiotherapy focuses on anti-inflammatory modalities, muscle strengthening, maintaining joint range of motion, and postural re-education. In the most extreme cases, where there's massive damage to the cartilage surface accompanied by significant functional loss or very high pain levels, the indicated treatment is arthroplasty, which is a surgical procedure
The construction of the anamnestic-political field or the possibility of ethnography
No full textSome proposals from memory studies underline the potential of employing the sociological tool of the field. According to these authors, field analysis allows us to get closer to past struggles and determine the particular logic and mnemonic practices in each context. In this article, we describe the construction of the anamnestic-political field that is both the empirical referent and the analytical strategy in an ethnography that attempts to study the intersection between memory and the political at a time after decades of political violence in the case of Navarre. In this respect, we rescue the process of delimitation and definition of the main elements that shape it
Evaluación de la pobreza y la desigualdad en Navarra y su relación con el desarrollo económico
No full textLa razón de ser de este trabajo radica en el estudio de la dinámica de la pobreza y la
desigualdad en la región española de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra durante el siglo
XXI, dónde, además, los resultados se complementan con el Producto Interior Bruto
(PIB) y el mercado de trabajo del territorio.
Para introducir el trabajo se realiza una contextualización de la pobreza y la desigualdad,
así como, de las implicaciones que tiene en la sociedad. En el siguiente apartado, se
presenta un marco teórico con estudios de este ámbito junto con teorías destacas como la
Hipótesis de Kuznets o el triángulo pobreza-crecimiento-desigualdad de Bourguignon.
Después, se examina la obtención de los datos a analizar, y a continuación, se describe el
cálculo de las variables seleccionadas como indicadores económicos, de pobreza y de
desigualdad.
El objetivo final se refleja en las restantes partes del trabajo: una evaluación de la pobreza
la desigualdad basada en la economía navarra. Para ello, se presenta la trayectoria
seguida por los indicadores en Navarra y España, de tal forma que este último sirva como
referencia. En la siguiente sección, se buscan correlaciones para Navarra entre los tres
grupos de indicadores. Así, por último, se extraen unas conclusiones que resumen todo lo
analizado en el trabajo.The purpose of this study lies in the analysis of the dynamics of poverty and inequality in
the Spanish region ofthe Chartered Community of Navarre during the 21st century, where
the results are further complemented by data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the
labor market of the territory.
To introduce the study, a contextualization of poverty and inequality is carried out, as well
as the implications it has on society. In the following section, a theoretical framework is
presented, including studies in this field and prominent theories such as the Kuznets
Hypothesis or Bourguignon's poverty-growth-inequality triangle. Subsequently, the
process of data collection for the analysis is examined, followed by a description of the
calculation of selected variables used as economic, poverty and inequality indicators.
The ultimate objective is reflected in the remaining sections of the study: an evaluation
of poverty and inequality based on the economy of Navarre. To this end, the trajectory of
the indicators in Navarre and Spain is presented, with the latter serving as a point of
reference. In the next section, correlations between the three groups of indicators are
sought specifically for Navarre. Finally, conclusions are drawn, summarizing all the
analyses conducted throughout the study.Graduado o Graduada en Economía por la Universidad Pública de NavarraEkonomian Graduatua Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoa