La inversión socialmente responsable en los fondos de pensiones y en las EPSV de empleo

Máster en Dirección Empresarial desde la Innovación y la internacionalización. Curso 2013/2014

Análisis de anfetaminas

Revisión bibliográfica del análisis de anfetaminas en pelo y puesta a punto de un método analítico mediante GC-MS sin derivatización previa para el análisis de anfetaminas en el ámbito forense

Molecular ecology of european mustelids: Unraveling evolutionary and ecological patterns in Martes and Lutra genera

208 p.

Biofunctionalization of alginate microcapsules: advances in cell-based drug delivery systems

172 p.

Design and implementation of a cloud computing adoption decision tool: Generating a cloud road

Migrating to cloud computing is one of the current enterprise challenges. This technology provides a new paradigm based on "on-demand payment" for information and communication technologies. In this sense, the small and medium enterprise is supposed to be the most interested, since initial investments are avoided and the technology allows gradual implementation. However, even if the characteristics and capacities have been widely discussed, entry into the cloud is still lacking in terms of practical, real frameworks. This paper aims at filling this gap, presenting a real tool already implemented and tested, which can be used as a cloud computing adoption decision tool. This tool uses diagnosis based on specific questions to gather the required information and subsequently provide the user with valuable information to deploy the business within the cloud, specifically in the form of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This information allows the decision makers to generate their particular Cloud Road. A pilot study has been carried out with enterprises at a local level with a two-fold objective: To ascertain the degree of knowledge on cloud computing and to identify the most interesting business areas and their related tools for this technology. As expected, the results show high interest and low knowledge on this subject and the tool presented aims to readdress this mismatch, insofar as possible. Copyright: © 2015 Bildosola et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Increased antiparkinson efficacy of the combined administration of VEGF- and GDNF-loaded nanospheres in a partial lesion model of Parkinson's disease

Current research efforts are focused on the application of growth factors, such as glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), as neuroregenerative approaches that will prevent the neurodegenerative process in Parkinson's disease. Continuing a previous work published by our research group, and with the aim to overcome different limitations related to growth factor administration, VEGF and GDNF were encapsulated in poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanospheres (NS). This strategy facilitates the combined administration of the VEGF and GDNF into the brain of 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) partially lesioned rats, resulting in a continuous and simultaneous drug release. The NS particle size was about 200 nm and the simultaneous addition of VEGF NS and GDNF NS resulted in significant protection of the PC-12 cell line against 6-OHDA in vitro. Once the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) NS were implanted into the striatum of 6-OHDA partially lesioned rats, the amphetamine rotation behavior test was carried out over 10 weeks, in order to check for in vivo efficacy. The results showed that VEGF NS and GDNF NS significantly decreased the number of amphetamine-induced rotations at the end of the study. In addition, tyrosine hydroxylase immunohistochemical analysis in the striatum and the external substantia nigra confirmed a significant enhancement of neurons in the VEGF NS and GDNF NS treatment group. The synergistic effect of VEGF NS and GDNF NS allows for a reduction of the dose by half, and may be a valuable neurogenerative/neuroreparative approach for treating Parkinson's disease.

Inferring Population Genetic Structure in Widely and Continuously Distributed Carnivores: The Stone Marten (Martes foina) as a Case Study

The stone marten is a widely distributed mustelid in the Palaearctic region that exhibits variable habitat preferences in different parts of its range. The species is a Holocene immigrant from southwest Asia which, according to fossil remains, followed the expansion of the Neolithic farming cultures into Europe and possibly colonized the Iberian Peninsula during the Early Neolithic (ca. 7,000 years BP). However, the population genetic structure and historical biogeography of this generalist carnivore remains essentially unknown. In this study we have combined mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing (621 bp) and microsatellite genotyping (23 polymorphic markers) to infer the population genetic structure of the stone marten within the Iberian Peninsula. The mtDNA data revealed low haplotype and nucleotide diversities and a lack of phylogeographic structure, most likely due to a recent colonization of the Iberian Peninsula by a few mtDNA lineages during the Early Neolithic. The microsatellite data set was analysed with a) spatial and non-spatial Bayesian individual-based clustering (IBC) approaches (STRUCTURE, TESS, BAPS and GENELAND), and b) multivariate methods [discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC) and spatial principal component analysis (sPCA)]. Additionally, because isolation by distance (IBD) is a common spatial genetic pattern in mobile and continuously distributed species and it may represent a challenge to the performance of the above methods, the microsatellite data set was tested for its presence. Overall, the genetic structure of the stone marten in the Iberian Peninsula was characterized by a NE-SW spatial pattern of IBD, and this may explain the observed disagreement between clustering solutions obtained by the different IBC methods. However, there was significant indication for contemporary genetic structuring, albeit weak, into at least three different subpopulations. The detected subdivision could be attributed to the influence of the rivers Ebro, Tagus and Guadiana, suggesting that main watercourses in the Iberian Peninsula may act as semi-permeable barriers to gene flow in stone martens. To our knowledge, this is the first phylogeographic and population genetic study of the species at a broad regional scale. We also wanted to make the case for the importance and benefits of using and comparing multiple different clustering and multivariate methods in spatial genetic analyses of mobile and continuously distributed species.

Fármacos microencapsulados para el tratamiento del glaucoma

Sobre la base de la problemática de los tratamientos terapéuticos del glaucoma, en especial cuando se administran en forma de gotas oculares y dado el empleo de los beta-bloqueantes como el grupo de fármacos utilizados como primera opción de tratamiento; y teniendo en cuenta las ventajas que ofrece la microencapsulación de fármacos en el sector farmacéutico y el uso de las ciclodextrinas como agentes encapsulantes, el objetivo de este trabajo se centra en la microencapsulación del fármaco beta-bloqueante (timolol) con HP-β-CD en agua para el tratamiento del glaucoma. Para la consecución de este objetivo se ha seleccionado en base a los métodos de encapsulación y agentes encapsulantes descritos en la bibliografía las CDs como agentes encapsulantes, concretamente la HP-β-CD por su mayor facilidad para formar complejos de inclusión y por su baja toxicidad y se ha elegido el método de encapsulación por inclusión, debido a las características mencionadas y a que las propiedades de los principios activos son potenciadas por este método

Metabolómica dirigida aplicada a la búsqueda de biomarcadores de esquizofrenia

[ES] Este trabajo consiste en la búsqueda de biomarcadores en esquizofrenia. Para ello se realiza una metabolómica dirigida a unas moléculas del metabolismo central del carbono y se comprueban las variaciones en la concentración entre individuos sanos e individuos diagnosticados de esquizofrenia.

Analytical strategies to solve problems in industrial and official laboratories

210 p.

O ensino de trigonometria para deficientes visuais através do Multiplano Pedagógico

Este trabalho apresenta uma pesquisa sobre o ensino de Trigonometria para portadores de visão subnormal, desenvolvida com três jovens estudantes do 1 ano do Ensino Médio do Colégio Pedro II Unidade São Cristóvão - Rio de Janeiro, possuidores de diferentes tipos de deficiência visual. A intenção desta pesquisa é colaborar para uma verdadeira inclusão, onde estudantes normovisuais e deficientes visuais possam compartilhar o mesmo currículo e o mesmo ambiente de aprendizagem. Esta pesquisa traz algumas informações sobre as deficiências da visão e sobre o ensino da Trigonometria, além de apresentar o Multiplano Pedagógico, uma excelente ferramenta facilitadora da aprendizagem Matemática. Com o auxílio do Multiplano foram realizadas experiências com atividades direcionadas para o ensino de Matemática, em especial o conteúdo de Trigonometria, para esse público alvo, resgatando conteúdos inerentes ao bom acompanhamento do curso. Os jovens participantes da pesquisa participaram de forma ativa desde o direcionamento da ação até sua conclusão. Ela mostra que diversos conceitos podem ser melhor introduzidos quando auxiliados por materiais didáticos adaptados às necessidades dos educandos, porém ainda falta um bom caminho para que haja uma educação inclusiva de fato, com profissionais e escolas capacitados a atenderem de forma qualificada aos estudantes portadores de necessidades educacionais especiais.

Inteligencia Emocional y Comunicación: la conciencia corporal como recurso

Los cambios producidos en los procesos de enseñanza– aprendizaje requieren de los docentes formación competencial que motive a los alumnos para que sean capaces de desarrollarse como personas y realizar aprendizajes significativos a lo largo de toda su vida. En línea con este objetivo es necesaria una formación específica del profesorado que promueva el desarrollo de las competencias de tipo emocional. En el contexto educativo, una de las claves del éxito (la consecución de un proceso de enseñanza–aprendizaje efectivo y de calidad) se encuentra en el modo en el cual se establecen las dinámicas interpersonales. Un buen docente es aquel que no sólo “sabe”, sino que “es”. La presencia del docente en el aula, su cercanía al alumno, su capacidad para gestionar sus emociones, para comunicarse de modo eficaz y empatizar con él, son todos ellos aspectos que inciden sin lugar a dudas en el clima de trabajo, en el grado de motivación del alumno, en los resultados de aprendizaje, y claro está, en su desarrollo personal. Cuando hablamos de aspectos comunicativos, aquellos de tipo no verbal cobran una gran importancia. Los docentes apenas reciben formación de tipo experiencial sobre aspectos relacionados con la presencia del cuerpo y su expresión. El conocimiento enactivo a través de un programa de concienciación corporal y comunicación no –verbal posibilita el desarrollo de competencias intra e interpersonales. Se presentan en este trabajo los resultados preliminares de un programa de formación realizado en este ámbito con profesores universitarios de distintas áreas de conocimiento.

Fortalecimiento de la actividad artesanal para familias vinculadas al programa de desarrollo alternativo - PDA Condagua en el Departamento del Putumayo : informe final resguardo de Condagua Departamento del Putumayo.

30 hojas.

Fortalecimiento de la actividad artesanal para familias vinculadas al programa de desarrollo alternativo - PDA en el Municipio de la Cruz en el Departamento de Nariño y los resguardos de Yunguillo y Condagua en el Departamento de Putumayo : informe final Resguardo de Condagua Departamento de Putumayo.

22 hojas.

Productos de representación de las actividades tradicionales, religiosas y festivas de Ráquira elaboradas en cerámica.

14 hojas : ilustraciones, fotografías a color