Un siglo de humor en La columna periodistica de autores gallegos: hacia una columna Ludica de autor y personaje

( Carlos Fernandez Gonzalez ) 한국스페인어문학회(구 한국서어서문학회) 2011 스페인어문학 Vol.0 No.61

El proposito de este articulo es analizar el humor como recurso estilistico, retorico y narrativo (es decir, literario) en la columna periodistica. Para ello, se ha seleccionado a cuatro autores gallegos que cubren un periodo temporal cercano a un siglo, el transcurrido desde principios del siglo XX hasta la actualidad: Julio Camba, Ricardo Outeirino, Wenceslao Fernandez Florez y Manuel Jabois. Mas en concreto, el presente trabajo pretende examinar los resortes empleados por estos autores para presentar a sus lectores informacion, analisis y opinion en clave humoristica, asi como los diferentes grados de protagonismo del autor como personaje. Se procura definir, al mismo tiempo, la evolucion general experimentada por el genero proteico denominado columna (desde un esquema basico facilmente reconocible: informacion-opinion-humor) y su tendencia actual hacia lo que se propone denominar columna ludica, que otorga al humor relevancia definitiva y encuentra especificidad, ademas, en la presentacion indisimulada de su autor como personaje protagonista. Para todo ello, se opta por una aproximacion teorica transversal y eclectica, integradora, articulada en torno a ideas, conceptos y propuestas para el analisis proporcionados por la teoria de los generos literarios y de los generos periodisticos, la narratologia, la retorica y el analisis del discurso.

Hyaluronic acid reduces inflammation and crevicular fluid IL-1β concentrations in peri-implantitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Sanchez-Fernandez, Elena,Magan-Fernandez, Antonio,O'Valle, Francisco,Bravo, Manuel,Mesa, Francisco Korean Academy of Periodontology 2020 Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science Vol.50 No.-

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) on peri-implant clinical variables and crevicular concentrations of the proinflammatory biomarkers interleukin (IL)-1β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in patients with peri-implantitis. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in peri-implantitis patients. Patients were randomized to receive a 0.8% HA gel (test group), an excipient-based gel (control group 1), or no gel (control group 2). Clinical periodontal variables and marginal bone loss after 0, 45, and 90 days of treatment were assessed. IL-1β and TNF-α levels in crevicular fluid were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays at baseline and after 45 days of treatment. Clustering analysis was performed, considering the possibility of multiple implants in a single patient. Results: Sixty-one patients with 100 dental implants were assigned to the test group, control group 1, or control group 2. Probing pocket depth (PPD) was significantly lower in the test group than in both control groups at 45 days (control 1: 95% CI, -1.66, -0.40 mm; control 2: 95% CI, -1.07, -0.01 mm) and 90 days (control 1: 95% CI, -1.72, -0.54 mm; control 2: 95% CI, -1.13, -0.15 mm). There was a trend towards less bleeding on probing in the test group than in control group 2 at 90 days (P=0.07). Implants with a PPD ≥5 mm showed higher levels of IL-1β in the control group 2 at 45 days than in the test group (P=0.04). Conclusions: This study demonstrates for the first time that the topical application of a HA gel in the peri-implant pocket and around implants with peri-implantitis may reduce inflammation and crevicular fluid IL-1β levels.

Effect of synthetic fertilization dose on the diameter increase, height and mortality of Cinchona officinalis L. (Rubiaceae)

Fernandez-Zarate Franklin Hitler,Huaccha-Castillo Annick Estefany,Quiñones-Huatangari Lenin,Vaca-Marquina Segundo Primitivo,Goñas Malluri,Milla-Pino Manuel Emilio,Seminario-Cunya Alejandro 한국산림과학회 2024 Forest Science And Technology Vol.20 No.2

Cinchona officinalis, is a South American tree species, commonly used for medicine, and is currently threatened by agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The objective was to determine the effect of chemical fertilization on the nursery growth to increase growth potential and survival of C. officinalis. A completely randomized design with six treatments and three replicates was used; 20 C. officinalis plants were used per replicate. Two months after transplanting the C. officinalis seedlings to the polyethylene bags, inorganic fertilizer (YaraMila® HYDRAN) was applied. Monthly evaluations were carried out and the number of dead plants, plant height, diameter and number of leaves were recorded. The highest mortality rate was recorded when fertilizer was applied (73%) while in the non-fertilized treatment mortality reached 36%. Regarding the increase in height, diameter and number of leaves in all cases, the best results were obtained in the fertilized treatments, exceeding by 85, 70 and 17% (respectively) those obtained in the treatment to which fertilization was not applied. This study shows the effects that the application of fertilizers to C. officinalis plants at the nursery level can have on growth and mortality variables, the results suggest the use of this product for a sustainable and large-scale production of this species taking into consideration the appropriate dosage.

Ascent - Challenges and Advances of Tall Mass Timber Construction

Fernandez, Alejandro,Komp, Jordan,Peronto, John Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat Korea 2020 International journal of high-rise buildings Vol.9 No.3

Ascent, a 25 story residential tower located in Milwaukee, WI (USA), will become the tallest timber building in the world upon completion. This paper discusses the project's structural system, permit process, groundbreaking project specific testing, and several of the challenges the team overcame, all of which open the door to future Mass Timber projects; particularly in the United States.

Continuous-wave upconverting nanoparticle microlasers

Fernandez-Bravo, Angel,Yao, Kaiyuan,Barnard, Edward S.,Borys, Nicholas J.,Levy, Elizabeth S.,Tian, Bining,Tajon, Cheryl A.,Moretti, Luca,Altoe, M. Virginia,Aloni, Shaul,Beketayev, Kenes,Scotognella, F Nature Publishing Group UK 2018 Nature nanotechnology Vol.13 No.7

Reducing the size of lasers to microscale dimensions enables new technologies<SUP>1</SUP> that are specifically tailored for operation in confined spaces ranging from ultra-high-speed microprocessors<SUP>2</SUP> to live brain tissue<SUP>3</SUP>. However, reduced cavity sizes increase optical losses and require greater input powers to reach lasing thresholds. Multiphoton-pumped lasers<SUP>4–7</SUP> that have been miniaturized using nanomaterials such as lanthanide-doped upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs)<SUP>8</SUP> as lasing media require high pump intensities to achieve ultraviolet and visible emission and therefore operate under pulsed excitation schemes. Here, we make use of the recently described energy-looping excitation mechanism in Tm<SUP>3+</SUP>-doped UCNPs<SUP>9</SUP> to achieve continuous-wave upconverted lasing action in stand-alone microcavities at excitation fluences as low as 14 kW cm<SUP>−2</SUP>. Continuous-wave lasing is uninterrupted, maximizing signal and enabling modulation of optical interactions<SUP>10</SUP>. By coupling energy-looping nanoparticles to whispering-gallery modes of polystyrene microspheres, we induce stable lasing for more than 5 h at blue and near-infrared wavelengths simultaneously. These microcavities are excited in the biologically transmissive second near-infrared (NIR-II) window and are small enough to be embedded in organisms, tissues or devices. The ability to produce continuous-wave lasing in microcavities immersed in blood serum highlights practical applications of these microscale lasers for sensing and illumination in complex biological environments.

Low HDL cholesterol is associated with increased atherogenic lipoproteins and insulin resistance in women classified with metabolic syndrome

Fernandez, Maria Luz,Jones, Jennifer J.,Ackerman, Daniela,Barona, Jacqueline,Calle, Mariana,Comperatore, Michael V.,Kim, Jung-Eun,Andersen, Catherine,Leite, Jose O.,Volek, Jeff S.,McIntosh, Mark,Kalyn The Korean Nutrition Society 2010 Nutrition Research and Practice Vol. No.

Both metabolic syndrome (MetS) and elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We hypothesized that low HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) would further increase CVD risk in women having both conditions. To assess this, we recruited 89 women with MetS (25-72 y) and LDL-C ${\geq}$ 2.6 mmol/L. To determine whether plasma HDL-C concentrations were associated with dietary components, circulating atherogenic particles, and other risk factors for CVD, we divided the subjects into two groups: high HDL-C (H-HDL) (${\geq}$ 1.3 mmol/L, n=32) and low HDL-C (L-HDL) (< 1.3 mmol/L, n=57). Plasma lipids, insulin, adiponectin, apolipoproteins, oxidized LDL, Lipoprotein(a), and lipoprotein size and subfractions were measured, and 3-d dietary records were used to assess macronutrient intake. Women with L-HDL had higher sugar intake and glycemic load (P< 0.05), higher plasma insulin (P< 0.01), lower adiponectin (P< 0.05), and higher numbers of atherogenic lipoproteins such as large VLDL (P < 0.01) and small LDL (P<0.001) than the H-HDL group. Women with L-HDL also had larger VLDL and both smaller LDL and HDL particle diameters (P<0.001). HDL-C was positively correlated with LDL size (r=0.691, P<0.0001) and HDL size (r=0.606, P<0.001), and inversely correlated with VLDL size (r=-0.327, P<0.01). We concluded that L-HDL could be used as a marker for increased numbers of circulating atherogenic lipoproteins as well as increased insulin resistance in women who are already at risk for CVD.

코끼리에 관한 硏究

Fernandez, Pedro Villa,김해숙 한국외국어대학 학도호국단 1977 외대 Vol.12 No.1

Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Education, Social Good and Economic Development

Fernandez, Ramon Emilio,Ferguson, David L.,Magsi, Komal World Technopolis Association 2016 World Technopolis Review Vol.5 No.1

The innovation ecosystem provides benefits and challenges for multiple institutional actors like universities, industry, government, NGOs, and private funding agencies, as well as individuals in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment. First, we describe the changing role of universities-whereby, the support of innovation and entrepreneurship is developing into a core mission of universities. We then describe strategies within the United States and globally to help students learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, we explore the benefits and challenges of technological innovation for economic development, emphasizing how such development relates to the global problem of underprivileged communities, both in developed and developing countries, and the special concerns of economic development for developing countries.

Effects of hafnium on the structural, optical and ferroelectric properties of sol–gel synthesized barium titanate ceramics

Fernandez Jude,Bindhu B.,Prabu M.,Sandhya K. Y. 한국세라믹학회 2022 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.59 No.2

For future electronic devices, barium titanate based multifunctional ceramics falling under the category of ABO 3 perovskite type rose to prominence among scientists and engineers around the world. Moreover, the remarkable properties can be tuned by a strategy known as doping. The synthesis of hafnium (Hf 4+ ) doped BaHf x Ti (1- x ) O 3 , x = 0.00, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15 ceramics based on a wet chemical technique known as sol–gel, where the total time and temperature required for complete phase for- mation is considerably less, is reported in this article. The formation of a well-defined crystal structure with tetragonal phase showing P4mm space group was confirmed for BaHf x Ti (1- x ) O 3 ceramics calcined at 1000 °C using Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diff raction (XRD). The calcined powders consisting of grains with polyhedral shapes possessed particle sizes ranging from 160 to 460 nm. A signifi cant peak corresponding to metal oxide formation was obtained at 565  cm −1 for all the composi- tions in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, proving the existence of the required perovskite phase. A minor variation in band gap energy with increase in Hafnium (Hf 4+ ) was found out using Ultraviolet–Visible-near-IR (UV–Visible-NIR) spectroscopy. Photoluminescence (PL) spectrum analysis, put forward the possibility of slight disorders in the ceramics; nonetheless, the spectra were found to be composed of peaks corresponding to blue, red and green emissions. The remnant polarization ( P r ), saturation polarization ( P s ) and coercive electric field ( E c ) of BaHf x Ti (1- x ) O 3 , calculated from ferroelectric hysteresis loop were found to vary appreciably with corresponding rise in hafnium (Hf 4+ ) concentration.

Understanding Current Issues in Research and Education in Science and Technology: A Framework of Knowledge and Action Sharing between Universities and Science and Technology Parks

Fernandez, Ramon Emilio,Ferguson, David L. World Technopolis Association 2017 World Technopolis Review Vol.6 No.1

Humanity is experiencing a very fast-paced technological evolution. As technological systems evolve exponentially, societies are becoming more global and are starting to have impacts beyond their geographic demarcations. This implies that, the actions of a person who is across the ocean from where we live could have significant impacts on our everyday lives. This article explores the complexity of globalization, identifies a number of global issues, and looks at the University and the Science and Technology Parks as potential sources of human capital to tackle current and forthcoming global challenges, ranging from new energy sources to potable water distributions. The article focuses on current efforts that are taking place across universities and science and technology parks around the world. We propose a new methodology whereby interdisciplinary work can inform the development of multidisciplinary approaches to solve some of the most complex global issues such as cyber security and educating the next generations of global leaders, providing them them with the necessary skills to be successful in a globally distributed workforce.