IMMERSIVE TECH: Formación práctica mediante la aplicación de tecnologías basadas en entornos virtuales, aumentados e inmersivos
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Detecting hate in diversity: a survey of multilingual code-mixed image and video analysis
The proliferation of damaging content on social media in today’s digital environment has increased the need for efficient hate speech identification systems. A thorough examination of hate speech detection methods in a variety of settings, such as code-mixed, multilingual, visual, audio, and textual scenarios, is presented in this paper. Unlike previous research focusing on single modalities, our study thoroughly examines hate speech identification across multiple forms. We classify the numerous types of hate speech, showing how it appears on different platforms and emphasizing the unique difficulties in multi-modal and multilingual settings. We fill research gaps by assessing a variety of methods, including deep learning, machine learning, and natural language processing, especially for complicated data like code-mixed and cross-lingual text. Additionally, we offer key technique comparisons, suggesting future research avenues that prioritize multi-modal analysis and ethical data handling, while acknowledging its benefits and drawbacks. This study attempts to promote scholarly research and real-world applications on social media platforms by acting as an essential resource for improving hate speech identification across various data sources.
Hafiz Muhammad Raza Ur Rehman mail , Mahpara Saleem mail , Muhammad Zeeshan Jhandir mail , Eduardo René Silva Alvarado mail eduardo.silva@funiber.org, Helena Garay mail helena.garay@uneatlantico.es, Imran Ashraf mail ,
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Accurate solar and photovoltaic (PV) power forecasting is essential for optimizing grid integration, managing energy storage, and maximizing the efficiency of solar power systems. Deep learning (DL) models have shown promise in this area due to their ability to learn complex, non-linear relationships within large datasets. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of deep learning applications for solar PV forecasting, addressing a gap in the existing literature, which often focuses on traditional ML or broader renewable energy applications. This review specifically aims to identify the DL architectures employed, preprocessing and feature engineering techniques used, the input features leveraged, evaluation metrics applied, and the persistent challenges in this field. Through a rigorous analysis of 26 selected papers from an initial set of 155 articles retrieved from the Web of Science database, we found that Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks were the most frequently used algorithm (appearing in 32.69% of the papers), closely followed by Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) at 28.85%. Furthermore, Wavelet Transform (WT) was found to be the most prominent data decomposition technique, while Pearson Correlation was the most used for feature selection. We also found that ambient temperature, pressure, and humidity are the most common input features. Our systematic evaluation provides critical insights into state-of-the-art DL-based solar forecasting and identifies key areas for upcoming research. Future research should prioritize the development of more robust and interpretable models, as well as explore the integration of multi-source data to further enhance forecasting accuracy. Such advancements are crucial for the effective integration of solar energy into future power grids.
Oussama Khouili mail , Mohamed Hanine mail , Mohamed Louzazni mail , Miguel Ángel López Flores mail miguelangel.lopez@uneatlantico.es, Eduardo García Villena mail eduardo.garcia@uneatlantico.es, Imran Ashraf mail ,
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Measurement of chest muscle mass in COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation using tomography
Background: Sarcopenia, characterized by a reduction in skeletal muscle mass and function, is a prevalent complication in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is related to increased mortality. This study aims to determine whether muscle and fat mass measurements at the T12 and L1 vertebrae using chest tomography can predict mortality among critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation (MV). Methods: Fifty-one critically ill COVID-19 patients on MV underwent chest tomography within 72 h of ICU admission. Muscle mass was measured using the Core Slicer program. Results: After adjustment for potential confounding factors related to background and clinical parameters, a 1-unit increase in muscle mass, subcutaneous, and intra-abdominal fat mass at the L1 level was associated with approximately 1–2% lower odds of negative outcomes and in-hospital mortality. No significant association was found between muscle mass at the T12 level and patient outcomes. Furthermore, no significant results were observed when considering a 1-standard deviation increase as the exposure variable. Conclusion: Measuring muscle mass using chest tomography at the T12 level does not effectively predict outcomes for ICU patients. However, muscle and fat mass at the L1 level may be associated with a lower risk of negative outcomes. Additional studies should explore other potential markers or methods to improve prognostic accuracy in this critically ill population.
Natalia Daniela Llobera mail , Evelyn Frias-Toral mail , Mariel Aquino mail , María Jimena Reberendo mail , Laura Cardona Díaz mail , Adriana García mail , Martha Montalván mail , Álvaro Velarde Sotres mail alvaro.velarde@uneatlantico.es, Sebastián Chapela mail ,
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) involves β-amyloid plaques and tau hyperphosphorylation, driven by oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities exacerbate AD pathology. Olive leaf (OL) extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, offer potential therapeutic benefits. This study aimed to assess the anti-inflammatory, anti-cholinergic, and antioxidant effects of three OL extracts (low, mid, and high bioactive content) in vitro and their protective effects against AD-related proteinopathies in Caenorhabditis elegans models. OL extracts were characterized for phenolic composition, AChE and COX-2 inhibition, as well as antioxidant capacity. Their effects on intracellular and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) were tested in C. elegans models expressing human Aβ and tau proteins. Gene expression analyses examined transcription factors (DAF-16, skinhead [SKN]-1) and their targets (superoxide dismutase [SOD]-2, SOD-3, GST-4, and heat shock protein [HSP]-16.2). High-OL extract demonstrated superior AChE and COX-2 inhibition and antioxidant capacity. Low- and high-OL extracts reduced Aβ aggregation, ROS levels, and proteotoxicity via SKN-1/NRF-2 and DAF-16/FOXO pathways, whereas mid-OL showed moderate effects through proteostasis modulation. In tau models, low- and high-OL extracts mitigated mitochondrial ROS levels via SOD-2 but had limited effects on intracellular ROS levels. High-OL extract also increased GST-4 levels, whereas low and mid extracts enhanced GST-4 levels. OL extracts protect against AD-related proteinopathies by modulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and proteostasis. High-OL extract showed the most promise for nutraceutical development due to its robust phenolic profile and activation of key antioxidant pathways. Further research is needed to confirm long-term efficacy.
Jose M. Romero‐Marquez mail , María D. Navarro‐Hortal mail , Alfonso Varela‐López mail , Rubén Calderón Iglesias mail ruben.calderon@uneatlantico.es, Juan G. Puentes mail , Francesca Giampieri mail francesca.giampieri@uneatlantico.es, Maurizio Battino mail maurizio.battino@uneatlantico.es, Cristina Sánchez‐González mail , Jianbo Xiao mail , Roberto García‐Ruiz mail , Sebastián Sánchez mail , Tamara Y. Forbes‐Hernández mail , José L. Quiles mail jose.quiles@uneatlantico.es,
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Garlic is a horticultural product highly valued for its culinary and medicinal attributes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of a garlic hydrophilic extract as well as the influence on redox biology, Alzheimer's Disease (AD) markers and aging, using Caenorhabditis elegans as experimental model. The extract was rich in sulfur compounds, highlighting the presence of other compounds like phenolics, and the antioxidant property was corroborated. Regarding AD markers, the acetylcholinesterase inhibitory capacity was demonstrated in vitro. Although the extract did not modify the amyloid β-induced paralysis degree, it was able to improve, in a dose-dependent manner, some locomotive parameters affected by the hyperphosphorylated tau protein in C. elegans. It could be related to the effect found on GFP-transgenic stains, mainly regarding to the increase in the gene expression of HSP-16.2. Moreover, an initial investigation into the aging process revealed that the extract successfully inhibited the accumulation of intracellular and mitochondrial reactive oxygen species in aged worms. These results provide valuable insights into the multifaceted impact of garlic extract, particularly in the context of aging and neurodegenerative processes. This study lays a foundation for further research avenues exploring the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying garlic effects and its translation into potential therapeutic interventions for age-related neurodegenerative conditions.
María D. Navarro‐Hortal mail , Jose M. Romero‐Marquez mail , Johura Ansary mail , Cristina Montalbán‐Hernández mail , Alfonso Varela‐López mail , Francesca Giampieri mail francesca.giampieri@uneatlantico.es, Jianbo Xiao mail , Rubén Calderón Iglesias mail ruben.calderon@uneatlantico.es, Maurizio Battino mail maurizio.battino@uneatlantico.es, Cristina Sánchez‐González mail , Tamara Y. Forbes‐Hernández mail , José L. Quiles mail jose.quiles@uneatlantico.es,
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Tipo de documento: Otro
Fecha de publicación: 2021
URI: https://repositorio.unini.edu.mx/id/eprint/3518
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El proyecto de investigación que se pretende llevar a cabo se refiere a la “Formación práctica mediante la aplicación de tecnologías basadas en entornos virtuales, aumentados e inmersivos“, y está orientado a una investigación que nos permita aplicar tecnologías de la información para simular entornos reales que son útiles en el ámbito de la educación y en concreto pretendemos innovar en los sistemas de evaluación que permitan a los docentes emplear estos entornos digitales. Las plataformas y medios digitales están cada vez más presentes en la sociedad y por ende en las organizaciones empresariales. Los profesionales de la educación no son ajenos a esta situación y se aprovechan de estas tecnologías y a la vez se enfrentan al reto de adaptarse de manera constante al avance tecnológico y a las repercusiones que tiene en su desempeño. En este ámbito, el desarrollo de las plataformas digitales para aprendizaje se ha visto impulsado por la confluencia de múltiples factores entre los cuales se destaca el avance tecnológico, la disponibilidad de dispositivos, las nuevas generaciones de nativos digitales. La formación e-learning es un ejemplo del auge de estas plataformas digitales pero todavía nos encontramos tecnologías más avanzadas como la realidad virtual, tecnologías inmersivas, Internet de las Cosas, etc. que también tienen o tendrán cabida en el entorno educativo. Nuestro proyecto nace con el objetivo de aportar valor a este escenario alrededor de los conocidos como entornos virtuales. Desde el sector educativo universitario, se ha sabido ver la oportunidad de la aplicación de estas técnicas a los procesos formativos del alumnado, inicialmente desde las ramas de la ingeniería que se dedicaban al propio desarrollo de estas tecnologías, y posteriormente desde las disciplinas más afines al aprendizaje cognitivo humano como pueden ser la Psicología o la Pedagogía que buscan evaluar estas técnicas respecto a otras metodologías más clásicas presentes en la Educación. Sin embargo, como se puede extraer de diversos artículos científicos que aplican estas modalidades para la educación, persisten carencias para que los docentes de cualquier área/disciplina dispongan de herramientas lo suficientemente intuitivas para crear los entornos virtuales para simular los entornos profesionales de su especialidad. El diseño de herramientas para docentes (T. Budai, 2019), ayudaría a evitar estas barreras de entrada para extender su uso. Por otro lado, aunque las publicaciones que aplican este tipo de tecnologías a la enseñanza (N. Pellas, 2020), la formación profesional (H. B. Andersson, 2020), o incluso a aprendizajes cognitivos (E. Rho, 2020), consideran que son muy positivas desde el punto de vista pedagógico (H. Ardiny, 2018), se reclama una necesidad en cuanto a establecer unas métricas y metodologías de evaluación apropiadas al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje (A. Dengel, 2018), (A. Christopoulos, 2019). En algunos casos se habla la gran asignatura pendiente, que es el tema de la evaluación. Cuando los docentes intentan implementar instrumentos de evaluación basados en entornos digitales, encuentran dificultades para hallar el equilibrio entre la evaluación, la metodología y el uso de los nuevos medios. Ante este escenario, el proyecto pretende diseñar y desarrollar un entorno virtual experimental para la educación práctica universitaria con énfasis en el sistema de evaluación del proceso de aprendizaje y el control de calidad.