bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Publisher's Comment
Authors: Schnitz Gary
Published: December 2019

Issue 42-2 is a publicly accessible, peer-reviewed publication of visual communication in the life sciences. The JBC's content describes proven or experimental procedures in medical and scientific illustration, medical and natural science photography, digital imaging, data visualization, animation, game design, instructional design, and other communication modalities.
Exploring Animation Styles to Communicate the Effects of Exercise on Gut Microbiota
Authors: Zoeckler Veronica , Young Christine , Bucher Karen , Hampton-Marcell Jarrad , Brennan Kevin
Published: December 2019

This study of learning principle-designed scientific animation sought to determine whether animation is an effective teaching tool and what components of animation fulfill that role. It is known that there is a lack of animations that concretely support research-based learning principles. There are qualitative studies describing how different visual styles of animation may affect learning. These studies have provided the visual preferences and opinions of certain audiences. However, there are much fewer quantitative studies that objectively test whether differences in visual style produce different learning outcomes. The limited amount of scientific papers demonstrating how animation design effects comprehension leads to a concern that most scientific animations are crafted according to creator preferences and rely on instinct rather than evidence-based practices. This study analyzed the effects of one component of scientific animation, realism, to quantitatively assess the effects of visual realism on learning and to quantitatively gather viewer preferences and opinions on this subject. One animation was designed using cognitive principles and artistic standards. It was rendered into three distinct visual styles with progressive increase in level of detail: schematic, semi-realistic, realistic. Participants were randomly assigned a level of detail, assessed on the animation material, and given samples of the styles to comment on. There was a positive improvement in test scores before and after viewing one of the three animation styles. The greatest improvement in test scores was seen among participants with low prior knowledge who were shown the simplest visual style (schematic). The vast majority of participants preferred the most detailed version. About ten percent of participants claimed to see "no difference" among the three visual styles when asked to choose a preferred rendering. From these results it was concluded that an animation can effectively fulfill learning design even with simplified visuals. Simplified 3D animations can be specifically beneficial to beginners. This study benefitted from user preference input even though the preferred visual style (realistic) was not linked to a significantly better improvement in scores. The results emphasize the need to integrate learning principles in scientific animation design.
Creating an Interactive Aid to Mediate Obesity Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Oke Shariwa , Mount Kristin , Varady Kristina , Bond Samantha
Published: December 2019

The purpose of this research was to design an application using iterative design and usability testing to convey nutrition, exercise, and obesity information to a patient with obesity. The study consisted of three phases: the research phase (Pre-phase), prototype phase (Phase 1), and application phase (Phase 2).In the pre-phase, group discussions were held with four experts, where they discussed the desired functionality of the proposed application. Their suggestions were incorporated into a paper prototype that was developed for iterative design testing in Phase 1. Experts first answered questions about their patients and then were given tasks to complete using the prototype.In Phase 2, the application was developed in the Unity 2D gaming engine. User feedback from Phase 1 testing was considered for Phase 2 design and functionality choices. Test subjects were given either the mobile application or a handout with the identical written content. All subjects were given a pre-test, including questions about comfort level with their health care provider and knowledge of exercise and nutrition, before they were given either the application or the handout. A post-test was given after subjects had interacted with their materials for one week.Qualitative data from prototyping and iterative design testing is a valuable tool for improving future health and wellness applications.
Illuminating Medulloblastoma
Authors: Rastan Avesta , Woolridge Nicholas , Dryer Marc , Daniels Craig , Taylor Michael
Published: December 2019

Medulloblastoma, a childhood brain cancer of the cerebellum, has one of the highest mortality rates of pediatric cancers. For over a century, scientists believed that medulloblastoma metastasized exclusively through cerebrospinal fluid; however, novel research reveals that it can also spread through the circulatory system. Understanding this new mechanism is critical for the development of therapies and to help affected families understand their child’s disease. An educational 3D animation was developed to effectively disseminate this research to the scientific community and to educate physicians, researchers, and affected families about this disease. A story-driven narrative and emphasis on visual metaphor put the research in context by establishing why this research matters, what the future implications are, and how it is relevant to the audience. Additionally, various visual design strategies were implemented in order to increase memory retention and audience engagement. The final animation is the first visual resource that educates a lay audience on the two different mechanisms of medulloblastoma metastasis.
Patient Education on Pre-operative Anemia: Using Character Animation to Promote Patient Activation
Authors: Xiang Tracy , Pavenski Katerina , Wall Shelley
Published: December 2019

Preoperative anemia affects up to 76% of the surgical population. One of the strongest predictors of allogenic blood transfusions (ABT), preoperative anemia is associated with worse patient outcomes including post-operative morbidity and mortality. Patient blood management (PBM) is a multidisciplinary program developed to address preoperative anemia and prevent unnecessary transfusions. Though PBM has been shown to reduce ABT and improve patient outcomes, many barriers to PBM implementation exist. Among these is patients’ lack of awareness and insufficient patient-centered educational resources that could improve patient activation.Previous studies suggest that character-driven stories are especially effective in sign-posting access to health resources among different demographics. However, due to production limitations and adherence to current motion graphic trends (e.g., whiteboard animation and text animation), character-driven stories tend to be neglected in patient education. We propose to develop a patient education animation focused on three representative preoperative anemia patients.  The narrative follows the characters’ health journeys from diagnosis to treatment, as we use a combination of 2D and 3D character animation, motion graphics, and data visualization to clarify some of the most common misconceptions and knowledge gaps around pre-operative anemia. We aim for the animation to achieve two main communication goals: 1) to educate all preoperative patients on the risk and benefits of blood transfusion; and 2) to improve public awareness of the Patient Blood Management Program (PBM), thereby increasing patient activation and enhancing preoperative care outcomes.Upon completion, this project will be the first character-driven educational animation addressing PBM. Evaluation of this project will provide further evidence of the effectiveness of character-driven storytelling in inspiring patient activation, which will enable more biomedical communicators to produce better patient-education resources.
Palliative Care Comics: Designing a Person-Centered Patient Education Tool
Authors: Li Mona , Wall Shelley , Zimmermann Camilla
Published: December 2019

Palliative care can improve quality of life in patients facing life-threatening illnesses by addressing their physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs. Research has shown that palliative care initiated early in the disease trajectory improves patients’ mood, quality of life, and even survival. Nevertheless, timely referral and willingness to initiate palliative care are hindered by stigma and the misconception that palliative care is for patients who have exhausted treatment options. Well-designed comics may be useful for addressing complex, stigmatized topics, because they are unintimidating, easy to consume, and relatable to readers. Unsurprisingly, educational comics can teach more effectively than text or verbal instruction. Since palliative care is valued by patients for being a person-centered and patient-led experience, comics may be uniquely suited to educate about this topic by embedding information in the context of an individual patient journey. The comic, currently a work-in-progress, will include a didactic narrative about palliative care and a situational narrative describing the patient experience. Feedback from palliative care patients during the development process will inform visual and narrative design of the comic.
Effects of Social Media on Firm Performance and Customer Relations-Evidence from Ghana
Authors: Kwabena Asare Evans , Li Kaodui , Bonsu Osei-Assibey Mandella , Faamaa Obeng Belinda , Alexander Baah
Published: December 2019

The possibilities for companies to reach out more people to get in-depth understanding about brand, products, and services is through social media pages. We examined effects of social media on performance and customer relations of companies in Ghana. We obtained data from 390 respondents through structured questionnaires, and was analyzed with statistical package for social science (SPSS). The findings indicate increased awareness and usage of social media by companies in Ghana. However, customer’s desire for a products could be influence by company’s advertisement through social media post. We established that, managers are expectant with the use of social media enhancing customer’s relationship. Therefore, managers should modify their website to complement the social media strategies, identify the actions, wants and demands of customers to improve performance. We discussed several managerial recommendations.
Factors of Influence on Classroom Literacy Practices
Authors: Hasselquist Laura , Kitchel Tracy
Published: December 2019

Previous research has indicated professional training and support, personal literacy preferences, and professional literacy attitudes have an influence on classroom literacy practices. Limited literacy related research has been conducted in agricultural education. This study sought
to examine the influence of professional training and support, personal literacy preferences, and professional literacy attitudes of agriculture teachers on current classroom literacy practices. Data was collected from in-service teachers in 35 states. The researchers determined a majority
of agriculture teachers have completed professional training, have positive personal literacy preferences and positive professional literacy attitudes. They also use a variety of literacy activities in their classrooms. The use of PowerPoint presentations and traditional writing activities
were the only practices determined to have a significant influencer. Recommendations for practice include encouraging agriculture teachers to develop relationships with the English/Language Arts department and offering professional development related to literacy assessment.
‘Art Happens not in Isolation, But in Community’: The Collective Literacies of Media Fandom
Authors: Jenkins Henry
Published: December 2019

When the Archive of Our Own (AO3) received a prestigious Hugo Award from the World Science Fiction Convention in Dublin the summer of 2019, this moment represented a recognition by the literary science fiction community of an alternative model of authorship – one which operates outside the publishing world or academia, one where authorship is collective rather than individual, and one where artworks are appropriative and transformative rather than “original.” Using this occasion as my starting point, I will discuss here the ways that the literacies associated with fandom may be understood as illustrative of the new forms of expression that have taken shape in a networked era.
Gestión de la empresa familiar en armonía con el medio ambiente caso de estudio: Eco-Hotel Árbol de Fuego
Authors: Flores Edwin , Flores Ricardo , Soler Ceferi
Published: December 2019

Crear y gestionar una empresa en armonía con el medio ambiente es retadora en los contextos empresariales del siglo XXI. Este artículo presenta el caso de estudio del Eco- Hotel Árbol de Fuego en El Salvador, Centroamérica. El caso plantea las operaciones del hotel enfocadas a la implementación de mecanismos que buscan la eficiencia energética como eje transversal. Por otro lado se estudió la gestión de la empresa familiar, los retos y desafíos que ha significado dirigir una organización inmersa en un tejido empresarial dominado por el género másculino. Además, se analizó la forma en cómo esta empresa familiar se ha enfrentado a diferentes crisis económicas globales y a las condiciones de violencia social ocasionadas por las desigualdades económicas impuestas por las estructuras de poder dominante.

Realidad Empresarial No. 8, 2019: 20-35
Campus No. 8
Authors: Editor El
Published: December 2019

Contains: Presentation of the research: “The socio-labor profile of paid domestic workers in El Salvador” ; Conversation “Economic empowerment and access to decent employment for women, young people and people with disabilities” ; 24K your career is worth gold.
Realidad Empresarial No. 8, 2019: 63-70
At the Threshold of Experience: Encountering New Art Teachers Through Research as Collage
Authors: Hanawalt Christina
Published: December 2019

In this article, I explore the possibilities and affordances of research as collage in order to draw out the complex relations always present—though not always recognized—in the events of research. Collage as a critical practice initially informed my approach to working with six early career art teachers in a research study that spanned a full school year. Later, analysis as collage altered my perception of my participants, my experiences in their schools, and their curricula and pedagogy—allowing me to encounter beginning art teachers anew. Yet, in the events that continue to unfold in the wake of the research, my understanding of research as collage continues to be remade. Collage, when understood within a philosophy of immanence, has the capacity to position research at the threshold of experience, thereby acknowledging the events of research as emergent within a field of relations far more vast than I first realized.
Physiological parameters deterioration in acute stage after stroke: Rehabilitation versus conventional care
Authors: Elsaid Reham AbdElhamed AbdElmawla , Sliman Amina Mohamed AbdElfatah
Published: December 2019

Objective: Stroke is considered the main health problem and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Stroke resulting in varied and unpredictable complications if not managed correctly in the acute stage with intensive rehabilitation therapy which may affect stroke prognosis, and resulting functional decline. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore the consequences of rehabilitation versus conventional care on physiological parameters during the acute stroke recovery period.Methods: The quasi-experimental research design was used in the neurology department at Mansoura University Hospital. A convenient sample of sixty-four adult patients of both sex with stroke, who corresponded to inclusion criteria was assigned into two equal groups, study group (rehabilitation group) and control group (conventional care).Results: The results indicates, acute phase rehabilitation limit physiological parameters deterioration during acute stroke recovery period comparing to conventional care only.Conclusions: Acute phase stroke rehabilitation has a significant positive impact on physiological parameters.
Terugkeerrichtlijn 2.0
Authors: Waasdorp Jim
Published: December 2019

Terugkeerrichtlijn 2.0

The effective return of third-country nationals who do not have a right to stay in the EU is an essential component of the European Migration Agenda. At EU level, the return policy is regulated by the Return Directive (2008/115/EC). Since the entry into force of this directive in 2010, the migratory pressure on the Member States and the Union as a whole has increased. As a result, the challenges related to the effective return of irregular migrants need to be adressed more than ever. Accordingly, the European Commission proposed a recast of the Return Directive. This article analyses some key features of this recast.
VOLUME TENSOR ESTIMATION USING A VIRTUAL LINE GRID: STUDY OF A DEVELOPING PHEASANT BRAIN
Authors: Janacek Jiri , Jirak Daniel
Published: December 2019

The volume tensor provides a robust estimate of the shape and orientation of an object in space. In this paper, we introduce Fakir method for estimating the tensor of an object in 3D data set based on the intersections of objects boundary with virtual lines. We calculate the precision of shape estimates by predicting the variance of estimators of integrals based on systematic sampling. To demonstrate the ability of the Fakir method, we measure changes in shape and orientation of compartments in the pheasant brain during development.
Contemporary Human Resource Manager Roles
Authors: Kopeć Jacek
Published: December 2019

The article presents the modern roles of the HR manager to meet the challenges of the
future. The first part of the article presents the challenges in the field of human resource
management towards the HR manager. The next part of the article presents a review of
the literature on the subject regarding the classic roles of the HR manager. It was proposed
to the HR manager in the future to perform the following roles in addition to the classical
roles: master of employee engagement management, facilitator of skillful use of talents
in the organization, digilizer of personnel processes and employee diversity, green HRM
facilitator.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Digitized Work Environment – Review of Technological Solutions Supporting Integration
Authors: Tomczak Michał T.
Published: December 2019

The aim of the article is to examine the opportunities for employees with ASD, arising
from assistive technology in order to integrate work environment. The possible solution
to a communication problem is replacing the interpersonal communication between
employees with electronic forms of communication, communicators, chats, chatbots. Furthermore,
there is the implementation of wearable electronic systems monitoring stress
level and facilitating effective stress control. In the future, developing the work environment
according to ‘smart workplace concept’ is expected, by connecting sensors recording
human body parameters in a network with sensors recording ambient physical parameters
and also with the controllers of its values, adjusting it dynamically. As a result, distracting
factors influencing work performance could be eliminated, improving the work comfort
of people with ASD and their collaborators.
CSR Implementation in the Marshal Office
of the Lodzkie Voivodeship
Authors: Różańska-Bińczyk Izabela
Published: December 2019

The objective of this study is to present innovative solutions in the area of corporate
social responsibility introduced in the Marshal Office of the Lodzkie Voivodeship.
Particular attention has been paid to the innovative nature of the introduced activities.
The theoretical part of the article describes the essence and concept of social responsibility
and its impact on the image of the organization. The research part of the article is based on
the results of own research on selected activities of social responsibility on the example of
a chosen office. The article underlines the significant role played by the implementation
of good business solutions in the presented area in public administration.
Intellectual Capital of University
Authors: Stroińska Ewa , Nowastowska Małgorzata
Published: December 2019

Intellectual capital is treated as a tool for creating a new type of University. Its strategy
should be based on competitiveness and shaping entrepreneurial attitudes among
employees. Universities should be focused on continuous development, self-improvement,
modeling
new methods of acquiring, using and updating knowledge. The application of
the concept based on intellectual capital is to increase the chances for development based
on modern principles and form the contemporary model of the University. The aim of
the article is to describe the University as a knowledge-based organization and present
selected tools used to shape the intellectual capital of these organizations.
Leadership in Healthcare System
Authors: Rostkowski Tomasz , Strzemiński Jan
Published: December 2019

Health plays a special role both for societies and economies. Regardless of the level
of development of health systems and respective expenditures, they are struggling with
shortage of resources. In case of Poland, this phenomenon also concerns significant
deficiencies in other areas, including personnel. In the light of inevitable and necessary
changes, this poses a serious risk both to the health security of Poles and successful
implementation of modernization plans. Research carried out by employees of the
Warsaw School of Economics highlighted the possibility of solving this problem through
the use and development of leadership competences. This article is a starting point for
a discussion on the role of the leadership in the process of changes in healthcare system.
Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility – Empirical Research
Authors: Zaleśna Aleksandra
Published: December 2019

The aim of this paper is to shed light on the relationship between ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility (CSR). A total of 185 part-time students from two business universities were surveyed. The respondents were asked to assess their managers as well as the activities of their companies related to CSR. The responses were provided on a five-point Likert type scale. The study reveals that the more a leader is ethical, the more a company is socially responsible. However, the strength of this relationship is moderate. Furthermore, the study reveals that 14.7–16.1% of the managers do not behave ethically, although their organizations can be described as socially responsible.
Coexistence of Competence Management and Leadership
Programs as Important Competitive Factor of Polish
Companies Which Possess Foreign Entities
Authors: Haromszeki Łukasz
Published: December 2019

The article discusses the issue of co-existence of competence management programs
and shaping of traits and leadership relationships in Polish companies which possess
foreign entities. If we assume that the leadership and management of competencies
characteristic of human capital management strategies are important in shaping the high
level of companies’ competitiveness in international space of the end of the second decade
of the 21st century, it is worth having tools to measure and develop these programs. The
article presents similarities and differences in the scope of competency management and
shaping of traits and leadership relations in company headquarters (average value from all
units in the world) and their largest foreign units. The survey was conducted using CATI
and CAWI methods in January and February 2018 on a sample of 200 Polish companies
which possess foreign entities.
Perception of Fair Remuneration by Trainers
Authors: Winnicka-Wejs Alicja
Published: December 2019

The article presents the results of an empirical study conducted among members of
the Polish Society for Training and Development (PSTD) regarding fair remuneration of
trainers. Based on the available salary reports (Sedlak & Sedlak, Hays), salaries of training
specialists in 2013–2018 were also analyzed.
Expectations Towards Candidates and the Job Duties
in Employer Branding Specialist Position
Authors: Krasnova Anna
Published: December 2019

Employer branding is becoming one of the priorities of modern organizations. Not only
is the interest in the methods, techniques and tools of employer branding growing, but
also employment in positions responsible for employer brand building. The aim of the
article is to present the job duties carried out as an EB specialist and the competencies
necessary to perform them. The article presents the results of a study conducted using the
content analysis of documentation.
Digital Transformation of HR Function in Capital Groups
from German-Speaking Countries Based on the Current Research
Authors: Stachurski Tomasz
Published: December 2019

The contemporary macro-environment is characterized by volatility and uncertainty.
We may observe many phenomena that affect corporate strategies, business models and
organizational structures. Technological disruption and digital transformation impact
contemporary organizations. The article attempts to assess the impact of digitization on
the HR function, especially on its architecture and HR processes in capital groups operating
in German-speaking countries.
Specificity of Organizational Commitment of Knowledge Workers
in Educational Institutions
Authors: Wziątek-Staśko Anna , Michalik Izabela
Published: December 2019

The success of an organization is determined by people and their unique features:
knowledge, skills, talents, openness to changes, innovation and passions. The worker
decides how he will fulfill the assumed roles or how much of his cognitive, emotional and
physical energy will be devoted to his work. The decision about the worker contribution
to work is determined by his organizational commitment. Organizational commitment is
perceived in literature as a determinant of high quality and effectiveness of operations,
a tool of creation of the image of the organization and the way how it is perceived by
its customers. These mechanisms can also be applied to educational institutions. This
study has a theoretical character, it is based on the literature and the practical experience
of the authors. The aim of the study is to try to determine the specific for educational
institutions features of organizational commitment and its importance for the success of
an educational institution.
Unique Competences of Expatriate Managers
Authors: Krzyżanowska-Celmer Magdalena
Published: December 2019

The article reviews the competences of expatriates (specifically expatriate managers), including personality attributes, in the light of the available literature on the subject
matter. To-date empirical studies and theoretical investigations demonstrate various competences and sets of personality attributes, as a significant component of the competences expected from the expatriates. These competences including personality attributes are discussed in the context of international selection decisions, new employee orientation programs, development and retention initiatives. Expatriate managers are assigned for specific tasks. Various dimensions of cultures and peculiarity of the tasks assigned determine success factors of the expatriates’ performance. Only expatriates who present unique competences, including unique personality attributes, can face local challenges and become successful.
Human Dignity Management as a Response
to the Anomy at Work and Employee’s Humilation
Authors: Sypniewska Barbara A .
Published: December 2019

The aim of this article is the analysis of issues relating to human dignity management
with regard to the subjective treatment of employees and opposing approach – the
employees’ objective treatment, labour anomy and humilation incidents. The article
presents the results of the author’s own research conducted in 2017 on the basis of answers
coming from 1017 respondents. The study was aimed at the identification of relations
between human dignity management (paying special attention to the subjective and
objective treatment of employees), workers’ anomy (analyzed through the anomy behaviour
and their justification/ rationalization) as well as humiliation situations. The research
proved the appearance of statistically apparent relations between escalation of humiliation
incidents, employees’ subjective treatment versus the justification of the anomy behaviour
relating to the negative perceivence of an organization and the supervisor by the employees.
A New Heuristic Approach for Treating Missing Value: ABCimp
Authors: Cihan Pinar , Ozger Zeynep Banu
Published: December 2019

Missing values in datasets present an important problem for traditional and modern statistical methods. Many statistical methods have been developed to analyze the complete datasets. However, most of the real world datasets contain missing values. Therefore, in recent years, many methods have been developed to overcome the missing value problem. Heuristic methods have become popular in this field due to their superior performance in many other optimization problems. This paper introduces an Artificial Bee Colony algorithm based new approach for missing value imputation in the four real-world discrete datasets. At the proposed Artificial Bee Colony Imputation (ABCimp) method, Bayesian Optimization is integrated into the Artificial Bee Colony algorithm. The performance of the proposed technique is compared with other well-known six methods, which are Mean, Median, k Nearest Neighbor (k-NN), Multivariate Equation by Chained Equation (MICE), Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), and MissForest (MF). The classification error and root mean square error are used as the evaluation criteria of the imputation methods performance and the Naive Bayes algorithm is used as the classifier. The empirical results show that state-of-the-art ABCimp performs better than the other most popular imputation methods at the variable missing rates ranging from 3 % to 15 %.
A New Method in Pilot Reuse Factor Selection in Spectrum Efficient Massive MIMO Systems
Authors: Dikmen Osman , Kulac Selman
Published: December 2019

Spectrum efficiency studies of Massive MIMO systems have continued and still have not been fully explored in the literature. Therefore, the spectrum efficiency definition of a particular user in a cell in a Massive MIMO network is expressed in this paper. In addition, the uplink spectrum efficiency expressions for the Rayleigh fading are included. The Monte Carlo simulations are performed to verify these expressions. Due to the expectation of reaching to a thousand antennas together with the millimetre wave structure in the next years, in this study, it is contributed to the literature by explaining how to select the pilot reuse factor. The realization of this contribution is based on Zero Forcing (ZF) and Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) schemes. The results of this study are useful for optimal design conditions, such as the number of antennas on the base station and pilot reuse factor selection for the next generation networks in order to obtain spectrum efficiency in Massive MIMO systems.
A Novel Hybrid Compensation Method Reducing the Effects of Distorted Input Voltages in Matrix Converters
Authors: Karaca Hulusi , Akkaya Ramazan
Published: December 2019

Matrix converters have the most compact and efficient AC-AC converter structure due to the lack of the DC intermediate components. The matrix converter makes a single-stage conversion directly connecting any terminal of voltage source to any terminal of load. This outstanding feature leads to some problems that must be overcome under the distorted input voltage conditions. A matrix converter has low immunity to power source disturbances, because it has no DC intermediate circuit. Any disturbance in the power source creates a negative effect on the load of the matrix converter and on the current drawn from the source. In this study, a novel compensation method, which provides immunity against input voltage disturbances, is suggested for the matrix converter. The suggested method has a hybrid structure, which includes both feedforward and fuzzy logic controller based feedback methods. The effectiveness and accuracy of the suggested new hybrid compensation approach are proved by the various results obtained.
Arquitectura ficción: pensamiento lateral para el diseño social del espacio
Authors: Hernández Falagán David
Published: December 2019

Este artículo muestra una experiencia pedagógica desarrollada con estudiantes de grado universitario en arte y diseño que pone en práctica herramientas de diseño especulativo. Se trata de una aproximación al diseño crítico que trata de eludir la producción del espacio o los objetos dentro de las convenciones del mercado para apostar por creaciones que movilizan el debate en torno a cuestiones fundamentales que merecen nuestra preocupación y compromiso. Para hacerlo, se utilizan estrategias que desbordan los límites del diseño y que plantean un diálogo narrativo con la realidad. Por ello, las herramientas utilizadas profundizan en la capacidad para enunciar mensajes rompedores con respecto a las narrativas dominantes del futuro, a menudo cargadas de injusticias sociales no visibles y enfocadas en los privilegios del mundo occidental. El método demuestra una aproximación lateral al hecho creativo que potencia los valores sociales.

This article shows a pedagogical experience that puts into practice speculative design tools developed with university degree students in art and design. It is an approach to critical design that tries to avoid the production of space or objects within the conventions of the market to bet on creations that mobilize the debate around fundamental issues that deserve our concern and commitment. To do so, strategies are used that go beyond the limits of design and that propose a narrative dialogue with reality. Therefore, the tools used deepen the ability to enunciate groundbreaking messages regarding the dominant narratives of the future, often loaded with social injustices not visible and focused on the privileges of the Western world. The method demonstrates a lateral approach to the creative fact that enhances social values.
La percepción en la revisión de proyectos arquitectónicos
Authors: Sánchez Castro Michelle Ignacio
Published: December 2019

Partimos de entender la actividad del taller de diseño arquitectónico como el ejercicio académico donde profesores y alumnos intercambian opiniones sobre un proyecto arquitectónico, que los profesores tienen distintas técnicas de enseñanza, de revisión de proyectos, de recopilar información y los alumnos de entregar sus avances de proyectos, así como de evaluar sus aprendizajes. Entonces, por medio de la observación participante, entrevistas semi estructuradas y la aplicación de cuestionarios se busca conocer las situaciones observables a considerar durante el ejercicio de crítica de proyectos arquitectónicos siempre en la búsqueda del desarrollo de las habilidades de los estudiantes y la mejora de sus aprendizajes. Además, se busca abrir las conversaciones de incluir la percepción de los involucrados en el taller de diseño arquitectónico, así como prestar atención en las fases del pensamiento práctico de los estudiantes en el proceso de reflexión y revisión de proyectos.

Starting from understanding the architectural design workshop as the academic space where professors and students exchange opinions about architectural project, in addition, to the fact that there are different teaching techniques, feedback on projects, ways of delivering and evaluating evidence of the final process or product of an architectural project. Then, through participant observation, semi-structured interviews and the application of questionnaires to those involved in the workshop, a set of observable situations that should be considered during the exercise of criticism of architectural projects is always sought in the search for the development of the skills of the students and the improvement of their learning. Also, it is sought to open the conversation about actively including the appreciation of the students in the workshop review processes, as well as paying attention to the practical thinking phases of the students in the process of reflection and review of projects.
Los talleres internacionales como sinergias generadoras de pensamiento complejo
Authors: Córdoba Hernández Rafael , Gómez Giménez José Manuel
Published: December 2019

Con esta ponencia se quiere dar a conocer un formato de talleres internacionales que combinan metodologías de transmisión del conocimiento convencionales (interacción cara a cara y organización jerarquica) con innovaciones de carácter más proactivo (interacción online, dinamización intergrupal y generación de diferentes niveles de participación). La comunicación parte de la experiencia de haber participado en varias de sus ediciones, tratando diferentes temas y obteniendo siempre un intercambio de ideas, conocimiento e investigaciones que, si bien han sido tratados desde una disciplina concreta como es el urbanismo, podría ser extrapolable en un formato similar a otras áreas de conocimiento. Un análisis crítico de las diferentes ediciones en las que hemos participado y de sus resultados permite evaluar algunas de las fortalezas de este formato para generar pensamiento complejo, razonamiento crítico y redes profesionales internacionales.

With this paper we want to present a format of international workshops that combine conventional knowledge transmission methodologies (face-to-face interaction and hierarchical organization) with innovations of a more proactive nature (online interaction, intergroup dynamization and generation of different levels of participation). The communication is based on the experience of having participated in several of its editions, dealing with different topics and always obtaining an exchange of ideas, knowledge and research that, although they have been treated from a specific discipline such as urban planning, could be extrapolated to other areas of knowledge. A critical analysis of the different editions in which we have participated and their results will allow us to assess some of the strengths of this format to generate complex thinking, critical reasoning and international professional networks.
Mediación entre diseño y sociedad: aprendizaje y servicio en Producto Fresco 2019
Authors: Cánovas Alcaraz Andrés , Feliz Ricoy Sálvora , Martín Taibo Leonor
Published: December 2019

En el curso 2018-19, la asignatura de Proyecto de Comunicación Espacial (3 ECTS) del Máster Universitario en Comunicación Arquitectónica (MAca) de la UPM y UCM, desarrolla un proyecto de innovación educativa, con el respaldo de la UPM y la colaboración de la Fundación Diseño Madrid (DIMAD), para el diseño y construcción del dispositivo espacial de la exposición Producto Fresco 2019. Esta experiencia, que se engloba dentro de proyectos de aprendizaje y servicio, busca mediar entre la comunicación del diseño de producto y la sociedad, así como acercar estratégicamente el mundo profesional al contexto universitario. Tanto la metodología utilizada, como el proyecto en su conjunto, resultan en una serie de buenas prácticas y prácticas susceptibles de mejora que se exponen como conclusiones, esperando que sean de utilidad para la realización de futuras experiencias de características similares.

During the 2018-19 academic year, the Studio of Spatial Communication (3 ECTS) of the Master’s Program in Architectural Communication (MAca) at UPM and UCM, develops an innovative education project, supported by UPM and in cooperation with the Madrid Design Foundation (DIMAD), for the design and construction of the spatial device of the exhibition Producto Fresco 2019. This experience, which forms part of service-learning projects, wants to mediate between the product design and society communication, as well as to link the world of work to university context. The methodology used and the Project as a whole, result in a series of good practices and practices with improving capabilities which are shared as conclusions, hoping will be useful for future experiencies with similar characteristics.
Métodos docentes en la Era Digital: sistemas de respuesta inmediata en clase de urbanismo
Authors: Ruiz-Apilánez Borja
Published: December 2019

Durante un cuatrimestre, cada lección magistral de urbanismo de primero de Arquitectura se sustituyó por un test sobre una lectura seleccionada en la que los alumnos podían trabajar durante las dos semanas anteriores fuera del aula. Los test los realizaba cada alumno individualmente usando un sistema de respuesta inmediata, pero poniendo en común las respuestas y fomentando el debate sobre temas y conceptos extraídos del texto y otros relacionados. La opinión de los estudiante se recogió a final de curso mediante una encuesta. Los resultados muestran que el alumnado considera que el método resulta más atractivo y eficaz que las lecciones magistrales y la mera lectura individual de textos, y corroboran las bondades de los SRI sugeridas en experiencias anteriores: es fácil de utilizar, aumenta la motivación y la atención, mejora la asimilación de conceptos y el rendimiento académico, promueve la reflexión y dinamiza el proceso de aprendizaje activando al alumno.

During one semester, each of the lectures that would have taken place in an urbanism course for first-year Architecture students was replaced by a test on a selected Reading delivered two weeks before. The tests were carried out individually using a student response system app, but sharing the answers and encouraging the debate on concepts extracted from the texts and other related topics. The student's opinion was collected at the end of the course through a survey. It shows that students consider the new method is more attractive and effective than lectures and independent Reading; and corroborates the benefits of SRS already suggested in previous experiences: they are easy to use, increase students’ motivation and attention, improve the assimilation of new concepts and academic performance, promote higher-order thinking and dinamize the learning process by activating the student.
Proyectar deprisa, proyectar despacio. Talleres de aprendizaje transversal.
Authors: Cabrero Olmos Raquel
Published: December 2019

El cambio generacional observado en los alumnos que habitan las aulas actualmente hace necesaria una adaptación del modo tradicional de enseñar y aprender arquitectura. La presente comunicación quiere compartir una experiencia docente llevada a cabo en la asignatura Proyectos, cuya propuesta innovadora emerge de la combinación de distintos ritmos de trabajo e ideación para lograr el aprendizaje de la metodología proyectual. Por un lado, se mantiene el ritmo de trabajo tipo taller de proyectos a lo largo del semestre, a lo que denominamos "arquitectura lenta". Por otro lado, se incorporan una serie de talleres transversales de desarrollo puntual y guiados por una metodología ágil, a lo que denominamos "arquitectura rápida". La incorporación de un ritmo más ágil se adapta a las necesidades de los alumnos de una nueva generación, permitiendo tener una visión global del ciclo proyectual, recibir feedback más inmediato sobre las propuestas diseñadas y trabajar en formato colaborativo.

The generational change observed in the students who are in the classrooms nowadays makes it necessary to adapt the traditional way of teaching and learning Architecture. This paper wants to share a teaching experience carried out in the Projects subject, whose innovative proposal emerges from the combination of different work and ideation rhythms to achieve the learning of design thinking methodology. On the one hand, the pace of the subject is maintained throughout the semester, which we call "slow architecture". On the other hand, a series of exceptional transversal workshops guided by an agile methodology are incorporated, which we call "fast architecture". The incorporation of a more agile rhythm adapts to the needs of the students of a new generation. It allows to have a global vision of the project cycle, to receive more immediate feedback on the proposals designed and to work in a collaborative way.
Función y forma en matemáticas
Authors: Rivera Herráez Rafael , Trujillo Guillén Macarena
Published: December 2019

En esta comunicación presentamos una experiencia interdisciplinar realizada en la asignatura de Matemáticas 2 del Grado en Fundamentos de la Arquitectura de la Universitat Politècnica de València. La temática que utilizamos fue la relación entre función y forma. Concretamente, la experiencia conectaba las expresiones matemáticas que definen diferentes curvas cónicas y superficies cuádricas con su funcionalidad. La temática se desarrolló realizando seminarios, visitas y talleres, y se culminó con la realización de un trabajo en grupo cuyo objetivo era el diseño de las piezas de un ajedrez. La particularidad y principal característica del trabajo era que la representación de las curvas y superficies empleadas en el diseño se debía hacer únicamente utilizando las ecuaciones que definen estas formas. Los principales resultados de la experiencia se centraron en un aumento de la motivación, de la participación y del rendimiento del alumnado.  

In this communication we present an interdisciplinary experience carried out in the Metemáticas 2 subject which belongs to the Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture (Universitat Politècnica de València). We used as the main topic the relationship between function and form. Specifically, the experience we made related mathematical expressions which define different conical curves and quadric surfaces with their functionality. The topic was discussed by means of seminars, visits and workshops, and ended with a group work whose objective was the design of the chess pieces. The particularity and main characteristic of the work was that the representation of the curves and surfaces used in the design should only be done using the equations that define these forms. The main results of the experience focused on an increase in motivation, participation and student performance.
¿Qué deberíamos enseñar? Reflexión en torno al Máster Habilitante en Arquitectura
Authors: Coll López Jaime
Published: December 2019

Yuval Noah Harari propone Pensamiento Crítico, Comunicación, Colaboración y Creatividad como asuntos claves para la enseñanza en el siglo 21. El Master Habilitante de la ETSABarcelona, durante los 4 años de recorrido entre 2015 y 2019, ha tenido estos cuatro asuntos como eje vertebrador de la metodología implementada. El principio ha sido que no sólo ha de preparar a los futuros arquitectos para su homologación como profesionales independientes, sino que ha de comprobar el grado de madurez, la capacidad de esos alumnos en desenvolverse en situaciones complejas contemporáneas: la periferia de la ciudad de Barcelona, situaciones de frontera, nuevos usuarios, reprogramación de espacios industriales obsoletos, programas híbridos, etc.

Yuval Noah Harari proposes Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity as key issues for teaching in the 21st century. The Professional Master of ETSABarcelona, during the 4 years between 2015 and 2019, has had these four issues as the backbone of the methodology implemented. The principle has been that not only does it have to prepare future architects for their approval as independent professionals, but it has to check the degree of maturity, the ability of these students to function in complex contemporary situations: the periphery of the city of Barcelona, border situations, new users, reprogramming of obsolete industrial spaces, hybrid programs, etc.