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EtherCAT as an alternative for the next generation real-time control system for telescopes

The ALMA Observatory was inaugurated in 2013; after the first 8 years of successful operation, obsolescence emerged in different areas. One of the most critical areas is the control bus of the hardware devices located in antennas, which is based on a customized protocol built on top of the controller area network bus. Similarly, other observatories are facing the same problem. In collaboration with the Universidad de la Frontera, initial studies were performed to explore alternatives to provide state-of-the-art solutions for the next decades, and one of the candidate solutions can be based on the EtherCAT technology. Our study takes the ALMA control system as an example; it compares the current architecture with the new design that is not only compatible with the existing hardware devices of ALMA but also provides the foundation for the new subsystems associated with ALMA 2030 initiatives. The progress of a proof of concept is reported, which explores the possibility of embedding the existing ALMA monitor and control data structure into EtherCAT frames, using EtherCAT as the primary communication protocol to monitor and control hardware devices of ALMA telescope subsystems.

Happy 25th Anniversary, EurJOC!

Happy 25th Anniversary, EurJOC!

Assessment for Learning: Tensions and Challenges in the Framework of Learning Outcomes Energized Through Teaching Practice - Case of Universidad de la Costa-UNICOSTA

This work is based on the systematization of academic processes at Universidad de la Costa, making a valuable contribution to pedagogical reflection on the significance of evaluation as a process that ensures learning through classroom-based support. The objective is to describe the tensions, challenges, and achievements among the individuals who drive the evaluation process. While all elements of learning assessment are important, formative assessment has garnered significant interest. It involves teachers providing continuous feedback to students, enabling them to be aware of their learning progress. This empowers students to identify their current situation, needs, and the necessary actions to develop their general and specific skills. To achieve this, a comprehensive integration of actions and transformations was undertaken, involving all institutional stakeholders involved in learning assessment. This led to teachers strengthening their diagnostic, formative, and summative functions, recognizing the fundamental roles of teachers and students in the learning process. This process allowed for the identification of uncertainties and challenges in the culture of learning assessment, and facilitated institutional actions aimed at enhancing assessment practices through the analysis of learning outcomes. These outcomes serve as a basis for continuous improvement.

El docente y galeno llamado Manolo Patricio Herrera

This article covers the university and professional career of the illustrious Manuel Patricio Herrera from Algeciras through the records of the three university courses he studied during the first half of the 20th century: Education, Physician’s assistant, and Medicine, in which he received his doctorate. These records are in the Archivo de la Universidad de Cádiz.

La escuela pública en Cádiz a través de las memorias de prácticas de enseñanza (1914-1936)

On the occasion of the asembly of the exhibition on Primary Education in Cádiz: 1900-1936, which takes place in the Adolfo Suárez Municipal Library (inaugurated on April 1, 2022) and in order to obtain more data on public schools and their organization in those years, the memories of teaching practices of the students of Teaching, preserved in the Archivo Histórico de la Universidad de Cádiz, were consulted. These practices were carried out, as a general rule, in the designated schools, which were the Graduated Practical Schools attached to the Normal Schools for both male and female teachers, but also in the unitary national schools that existedin the capital.

Interaction of teaching styles with learning styles in university students: Case of Universidad de la Costa – Colombia

The objective of the study is to determine the relationship between teaching styles and learning styles in university students; through a correlational study, in a population of 40 professors and 170 university students (Case of Universidad de la Costa – Colombia). For learning styles, Kolb's learning styles instrument was used; and for teaching styles, the Teaching Styles Questionnaire was used, a standardized test designed under the methodology of the Evidence-Based Model and oriented to monitor the development of critical reading, written communication, citizenship competencies, quantitative reasoning and English. The resulting data were organized in a spreadsheet and processed using Statgraphics and R. The results show that the gender of the participants is not significant in the study; the predominant learning style of the students is the Accommodator, which is characterized by a better performance in concrete experience and active experimentation. As for the correspondence between learning styles and teaching styles, there is a strong relationship between them.

The 14Canarias web application. An interactive radiocarbon database for the Canary Islands

The dataset described in this work represents the first open-access compilation of uncalibrated radiocarbon dates for the archaeology of the Canary Islands (Spain). This collaborative ongoing dataset will be updated step by step with newly published radiocarbon dates. Finally, this database has a Shiny application hosted at the Universidad de la Laguna and is freely accessible.

Los Diálogos en el territorio en la elaboración del Plan Nacional Ambiental para el Desarrollo Sostenible (PANDS) en Uruguay

In the context of an agro-export economic model that pollutes and depletes natural assets, such as water and soil, with serious health consequences for its population, developing participatory environmental planning processes in Uruguay, as well as implementing collaborative management, are key issues for ecological transition towards social justice, conservation and responsible use of natural resources. This article analyzes the participatory process carried out by Universidad de la República, towards the National Environmental Plan for Sustainable Development discussion, considering local actors’ priorities.

On the Rule and the Use of Precedents: Brief Comments on the Works of Fabio Pulido Ortiz and Silvia Zorzetto

It filled me with pleasure to be asked by Problema editor-in-chief Sandra Gómora Juárez to lead a discussion on the theories and doctrine on precedent in our context alongside Prof. Marina Gascón Abellán. Besides the undeniable and recognized prestige of the Problema journal, there was also the possibility of working with Prof. Marina Gascón again and with Sandra Gómora for the first time. It was also an opportunity to discuss issues regarding precedent with old friends like Flavia Carbonell, Fabio Pulido and Silvia Zorzetto, and exchange opinions with new ones like Rodrigo Camarena. On this occasion, I would like to comment specifically on the works of Prof. Fabio Pulido Ortiz and Prof. Silvia Zorzetto, both of which are of unquestionable quality. The article by Prof. Pulido Ortiz of the Universidad de la Sabana in Colombia is a work of analytical finesse and subtlety that discusses some fundamental problems of legal theory from the standpoint of the theory of precedent. Prof. Silvia Zorzetto from Università Statale di Milano has conducted an analytical and metalinguistic survey of the use of precedents in Italy, particularly at the Italian Sezioni Unite Civili della Corte di Cassazione. This work is priceless not only in terms of its value as a study of (internal) Italian legal culture, but also because the analysis can be generalized, at least in part, to explain how precedents are used in civil law systems.

La experiencia de la Biblioteca de la Facultad de Veterinaria durante la pandemia de covid-19: marzo 2020-julio 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic, which is caused by SARS CoV-2 virus, began in Uruguay in March 2020. It faced libraries, from the beginning, with the challenge of continuing working as best as possible in a novel context of an international health crisis, and in scenery of high uncertainty. As it is known, the library management includes, among other activities: customer service, the manipulation of the collection items (books and magazines), work meetings, training workshops, and also doing material disinfection. Taking into consideration health policies adopted by the government and UDELAR (Universidad de la República), a working plan was made by the library of the School of Veterinary of Uruguay. The aim of this plan, which lasted until July 2021, was to keep the level of library services up as possible. In order to put it into practice, several procedures were developed and used. This article presents results obtained using the plan, that can be considered successful in terms of the objective pursued.

Análisis métrico de la Revista de la Facultad de Agronomía de la Universidad del Zulia (2011-2021)

The Revista de la Facultad de Agronomía de la Universidad del Zulia (LUZ), is a publication of the Instituto de Investigaciones Agronómicas de la Facultad de Agronomía, (LUZ) Venezuela. The digital content of the journal is hosted on the web site https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/agronomia and is indexed in national and international databases. The objective of this research is to analyze the editorial management of the Revista de la Facultad de Agronomía (LUZ) in the period 2011 to 2021 through a bibliometric analysis of authorship, production, and collaboration, emphasizing the identification of the main research topics, their relationship and the components that integrate them. A descriptive, longitudinal, retrospective study of trend (analyzes changes over time) was carried out using quantitative techniques. It is based on the theoretical and methodological framework provided by information metric studies. Searches were carried out in the Scopus database. Several computer programs were used for data processing: VOSviewer, bibliometrix and Publish or Perish. The journal has a total of 442 original papers, from 2010 to 2021, with a total of 1375 authors, with an average production for the period of 40 articles per year and an average of 4.43 authors per article.

Medicina tradicional como tratamiento de la COVID-19 en estudiantes y familiares en una universidad de la sierra del Perú

Medicina tradicional como tratamiento de la COVID-19 en estudiantes y familiares en una universidad de la sierra del Perú

Editorial: Electrochemistry in Latin America

Editorial: Electrochemistry in Latin America

A scientific methodology course for advanced medical students: an eight-year perspective

Background: Exponential increases in the development of medical knowledge, the expansion of areas where medicine develops its activities, the emergence of new pathologies (e.g., COVID-19), novel diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies, together with the appearance of multiple communication and information technologies, determined that the education of future physicians required targeted training in scientific methodology. Methods: The design and execution of a course in scientific methodology in the curriculum of Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Uruguay, is described. The course is carried out at an advanced stage of the medical studies for all the students, in which they develop a 10-month research project supervised by the medical school faculty. Students undergo all stages of a research endeavor: generation of hypothesis or general aim, elaboration of a research protocol, submission to the Research Ethics and Animal Welfare Committees, data recollection, analysis, interpretation and publication of the results. Results: The course is undertaken at the Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Uruguay, the main university of the country, with high numbers of students enrolled. The course involves the participation of 600 students and up to 300 professors per year, which implies a huge institutional effort. Conclusions: The scientific methodology course resulted in one of the most important incorporations of the current 2008 curriculum. Local students, faculty and international evaluators have qualified this activity as an educational breakthrough, being a gratifying and productive experience. The course represented the first exposure of medical students to the research methodology, scientific literature and publication rules, and emphasized the dynamic nature of medical knowledge within modern medical education. Moreover, for some students it constituted the onset of academic research careers. An additional positive outcome was the reactivation of some faculty research projects, in a way that largely exceeded the boundaries of the course.

NEW SPECIES OF ALIPPISTRONGYLUS (TRICHOSTRONGYLINA: NIPPOSTRONGYLINAE) FROM THE ELEGANT RICE RAT, EURYORYZOMYS NITIDUS, OF LA CONVENCIÓN, PERU.

A new species of AlippistrongylusDigiani and Kinsella, 2014, was found in the intestines of the elegant rice rat, Euryoryzomys nitidus, collected in the Amazon rainforest. These mammals were preserved in alcohol and archived in the Colección Científica de Mamíferos del Museo de Historia Natural de la Universidad Mayor de San Marcos and accessed for the observation and investigation for the diversity of their endo-parasites. A total of 857 worms were recovered from the 3 individuals examined. Morphological investigations and comparisons with the only known species of the genus indicate that this is an undescribed species. These nematodes feature the diagnostic characteristic of the genus, being a bifurcated posterior end that consists of a tail and a conical appendage near the level of the vulva and uninterrupted ridges in the synlophe of unequal size. However, the orientation of this conical appendage on the female tail, features of the synlophe, and shape of the copulatory bursa warrant the proposal of an amended diagnosis to include character variability detected in the new species.

WhatsApp as a University Tutoring Resource

Tutoring, as a process of accompaniment of university students, has among its purposes identification of and reflection on the various difficulties that can interfere in the development of student competencies. To the same end, the present research explores the possibility of using WhatsApp as a tutoring resource in universities, with an emphasis on identifying and reflecting on the academic, personal, and family problems of students. This case study uses a quasi-experimental approach with a treatment group and a control group intentionally selected at the Escuela Profesional de Educación Secundaria de la Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Peru, during the first semester of the 2020 academic year. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guides and individual tutoring cards. The results show that this technological resource improved the university tutoring service among the students in the experimental group. It proved more flexible and attractive to students, who were motivated to externalize and reflect on their personal, family, and academic difficulties and showed increased openness to receiving help in problem solving them. On the other hand, student participation was less active in the control group. These findings affirm that WhatsApp is a resource that can allow more spontaneous and friendly communication between tutors and students, creating a context conducive to achieving the objectives of university tutoring.

Strengthening of the link between the EBDI and the graduates of the Library Science and Information Management career at the National University

The objective of this research is to strengthen the link between the Escuela de Bibliotecología, Documentación e Información (EBDI) de la Universidad Nacional of Costa Rica and the graduates of the career using different resources and strategies. This study had a quantitative approach and was descriptive; the data collection was done through a digital questionnaire applied to 189 graduates, of which 105 answered the instrument.
 As main results and conclusions of this research, it is possible to highlight the achievement and organization of the updated contact data of the graduates to facilitate the communication and linkage of both parties. Likewise the need for a continuous professional updating plan for these people that considers the topics of interest that were identified and the determination of a series of aspects that this School must take into account for the realization of strategic alliances in order to facilitate new initiatives that strengthen both academic training and the joint realization of projects according to the interests of both the graduates of the Career and the EBDI.

Fishing behavior in the red fox: Opportunistic-caching behavior or surplus killing?

Fishing behavior in the red fox: Opportunistic-caching behavior or surplus killing?

Abstracts of oral and poster presentations given at the 12th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases, Mikulov, Czech Republic, 10–14 July 2022

The 12th International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases (12th IWGTD) was held in Mikulov, Czech Republic, from 10 to 14 July, 2022. The Workshop was chaired by Dr Aleš Eichmeier and organized by Mendel University in Brno and Svaz Vinařů České Republiky/Union of Winemakers of the Czech Republic. The ICGTD Council meeting took place on 10 July, and that evening the welcome reception was opened by Rostislav Koštial (Mayor of Mikulov, Senator and viticulturist), Dr Martin Chlad (President of Svaz Vinařů České Republiky/Union of Winemakers of the Czech Republic), and Dr Svatopluk Kapounek (Vice-Rector, Mendel University, Brno).The scientific programme was opened by Dr Alena Salašová (Dean, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University, Brno). The Workshop was attended by 133 researchers from 25 countries, presenting 61 oral and 49 poster papers. These presentations were in five sessions, including; Pathogen Characterization and Identification, Epidemiology, Plant-pathogen Interactions, Microbial Ecology, and Disease Management in Nurseries and Vineyards. The Disease Management session aimed to provide grape growers with an overview of practical options for trunk disease control. This session included contributions from researchers who have completed field trials on trunk disease management. David Gramaje (Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y el Vino (ICVV), Logroño, La Rioja, Spain, outlined an evaluation of treatments for protection of grapevine pruning wounds from natural pathogen infections; Francois Halleen (University of Stellenbosch, South Africa) presented detailed results of efficiency of hot water treatments in nurseries; and Josè Úrbez-Torres (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada SuRDC) outlined research on biological control of Botryosphaeria dieback in grapevines.A field trip (13 July) visited vineyards in the South Moravia. Delegates were presented with an overview of grapevine production in South Moravia, followed by discussions on the main diseases (including GTDs) affecting grapevines in the Czech Republic. Vineyards affected by GTD pathogens were also visited, where the growers outlined their viewpoints. The field trip focused on presenting the current situation of GTDs in South Moravia, and the management strategies being adopted. 
 Student competitions for best oral and poster presentations included papers presented by 29 postgraduate students. For best posters:1st place went to Catarina Leal (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, and Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain), “Evaluation of Trichoderma atroviride SC1 and Bacillus subtilis PTA-271 combination against grapevine trunk diseases pathogens in nursery propagation process”;2nd place went to Marcelo Bustamante (University of California, Davis, United States of America), “Investigating the role of Fusarium spp. in young vine decline in California”;
 3rd place went to María Julia Carbone (Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay), “Interactive effects of Dactylonectria macrodidyma inoculation on the rhizosphere and root microbiome of grapevine”.For best oral presentations:1st place went to Catarina Leal, (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, and Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain), “Beneficial effects of Bacillus subtilis PTA-271 and Trichoderma atroviride SC1 against the Botryosphaeria-dieback pathogen Neofusicoccum parvum may vary with grapevine cultivar”;2nd place went to Isidora Silva-Valderama (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada), “Predicting pathogens virulence: linking host breadth and pathogenicity of the Botryosphaeriaceae fungal family in wine grapes (Vitis vinifera)”;3rd place went to Colin Todd (University of California, Riverside, United States of America), “Tracking the fungal pathobiome associated with young grapevine decline in California nurseries”.The 13th IWGTD will be held in Ensenada, Mexico, in 2025.

Universidad, revolución y dólares: Dos estudios sobre la Guerra Fría cultural en el Uruguay de los sesenta

Universidad, revolución y dólares: Dos estudios sobre la Guerra Fría cultural en el Uruguay de los sesenta