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On the Complexity and Expressiveness of Automated Planning Languages Supporting Temporal Reasoning
Authors: Gigante Nicola
Published: July 2017

Automated planning is an important area of Artificial Intelligence, which has been thoroughly developed in the last decades. In recent years, a significant amount of research has focused on planning languages and systems supporting temporal reasoning, recognizing its importance in modeling and solving real-world complex tasks. Many such languages are action-based, i.e. they model planning problems by specifying which actions can be executed at any given time to affect the environment. Timeline-based planning, a different paradigm originally introduced to support planning and scheduling of space operations, models planning domains as systems composed of a set of independent, but interacting, components, whose behavior over time, the timelines, is governed by a set of temporal constraints. A thorough theoretical study of timeline-based planning languages, and a rigorous comparison with action-based languages, are still missing. We outline recent results and future directions on this front.
Curriculum Learning in Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Narvekar Sanmit
Published: July 2017

Transfer learning in reinforcement learning is an area of research that seeks to speed up or improve learning of a complex target task, by leveraging knowledge from one or more source tasks. This thesis will extend the concept of transfer learning to curriculum learning, where the goal is to design a sequence of source tasks for an agent to train on, such that final performance or learning speed is improved. We discuss completed work on this topic, including methods for semi-automatically generating source tasks tailored to an agent and the characteristics of a target domain, and automatically sequencing such tasks into a curriculum. Finally, we also present ideas for future work.
The Role of Textualisation and Argumentation in Understanding the Machine Learning Process
Authors: Sokol Kacper , Flach Peter
Published: July 2017

Understanding data, models and predictions is important for machine learning applications. Due to the limitations of our spatial perception and intuition, analysing high-dimensional data is inherently difficult. Furthermore, black-box models achieving high predictive accuracy are widely used, yet the logic behind their predictions is often opaque. Use of textualisation -- a natural language narrative of selected phenomena -- can tackle these shortcomings. When extended with argumentation theory we could envisage machine learning models and predictions arguing persuasively for their choices.
Deep Abnormality Detection in Video Data
Authors: Vu Hung
Published: July 2017

Automated detection of anomalous events plays an important role in video surveillance systems in practice. This task, however, requires to deal with three challenging problems of the lack of annotated training data, the inexact description of what to be "abnormal" and the expensive feature engineering procedure. Most anomaly detection systems are only able to satisfy some of these challenges. In this work, we propose a deep abnormality detection system to handle all of them simultaneously. Deep abnormality detection is a deep generative network that is an unsupervised probabilistic framework to model the normality and learn feature representation automatically. Furthermore, unlike other existing methods, our system can detect abnormality at multiple levels and be used as a powerful tool for video analysis and scene understanding.
Towards A Relational Approach For Tool Creation By Robots
Authors: Wicaksono Handy
Published: July 2017

Like a human, a robot may benefit from being able to use a tool to solve a complex task. When an appropriate tool is not available, a very useful ability for a robot would be to create a novel one based on its past experience. With the advent of inexpensive 3D printing, it is now possible to give robots such an ability, at least to create simple tools. We propose a method for learning how to use an object as a tool and, if needed, to design and construct a new tool.
Speech-based Medical Decision Support in VR using a Deep Neural Network (Demonstration)
Authors: Prange Alexander , Barz Michael , Sonntag Daniel
Published: July 2017

We present a speech dialogue system that facilitates medical decision support for doctors in a virtual reality (VR) application. The therapy prediction is based on a recurrent neural network model that incorporates the examination history of patients. A central supervised patient database provides input to our predictive model and allows us, first, to add new examination reports by a pen-based mobile application on-the-fly, and second, to get therapy prediction results in real-time. This demo includes a visualisation of patient records, radiology image data, and the therapy prediction results in VR.
Real--Time UAV Maneuvering via Automated Planning in Simulations
Authors: Ramírez Miquel , Papasimeon Michael , Behnke Lyndon , Lipovetzky Nir , Miller Tim , Pearce Adrian R.
Published: July 2017

The automatic generation of realistic behavior such as tactical intercepts for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in air combat is a challenging problem. State-of-the-art solutions propose hand-crafted algorithms and heuristics whose performance depends heavily on the initial conditions and specific aerodynamic characteristics of the UAVs involved. This demo shows the ability of domain-independent planners, embedded into simulators, to generate on-line, feed-forward, control signals that steer simulated aircraft as best suits the situation.
Limbo: A Reasoning System for Limited Belief
Authors: Schwering Christoph
Published: July 2017

We introduce Limbo, a reasoning system for limited belief. The system features a highly expressive language with first-order quantification, functions and equality, sorts, and introspective belief modalities. Reasoning is based on clause subsumption, unit propagation, and case splits. Decidability and sometimes even tractability is achieved by limiting the number of case splits. We illustrate the practical utility of limited belief with toy examples as well as with the games of Sudoku and Minesweeper.
Compact MDDs for Pseudo-Boolean Constraints with At-Most-One Relations in Resource-Constrained Scheduling Problems
Authors: Bofill Miquel , Coll Jordi , Suy Josep , Villaret Mateu
Published: July 2017

Pseudo-Boolean (PB) constraints are usually encoded into Boolean clauses using compact Binary Decision Diagram (BDD) representations. Although these constraints appear in many problems, they are particularly useful for representing resource constraints in scheduling problems. Sometimes, the Boolean variables in the PB constraints have implicit at-most-one relations. In this work we introduce a way to take advantage of these implicit relations to obtain a compact Multi-Decision Diagram (MDD) representation for those PB constraints. We provide empirical evidence of the usefulness of this technique for some Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP) variants, namely the Multi-Mode RCPSP (MRCPSP) and the RCPSP with Time-Dependent Resource Capacities and Requests (RCPSP/t). The size reduction of the representation of the PB constraints lets us decrease the number of Boolean variables in the encodings by one order of magnitude. We close/certify the optimum of many instances of these problems.
Emergency Evacuation Simulator (EES) - a Tool for Planning Community Evacuations in Australia
Authors: Singh Dhirendra , Padgham Lin
Published: July 2017

This work addresses the problem of encoding cognitive agents that are capable of complex reasoning beyond simple rules, within agent-based models (ABM). This is particularly important for social simulation where agents represent people. We provide a general solution to this problem through infrastructure that allows the integration of state-of-the-art Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) and ABM systems. In this paper, we demonstrate how this infrastructure is being used to help emergency services in Australia plan for community evacuations.
Become Popular in SNS: Tag Recommendation using FolkPopularityRank to Enhance Social Popularity
Authors: Yamasaki Toshihiko , Zhang Yiwei , Hu Jiani , Sano Shumpei , Aizawa Kiyoharu
Published: July 2017

In this demo, we address two emerging yet challenging problems in social media: (1) scoring the text tags in terms of the influence to the numbers of views, comments, and favorite ratings of images and videos on content sharing services, and (2) recommending additional tags to increase such popularity-related numbers.

For these purposes, we present a demo using our FolkPopularityRank (FP-Rank) algorithm, which can score and recommend text tags based on their ability to influence the popularity-related numbers.

Our experiments using 1,000 photos showed that we can achieve 1.6 times more views than the original tag sets in Flickr just by adding tags recommended by FP-Rank.
The Hard Problems Are Almost Everywhere For Random CNF-XOR Formulas
Authors: Dudek Jeffrey M. , Meel Kuldeep S. , Y. Vardi Moshe
Published: July 2017

Recent universal-hashing based approaches to sampling and counting crucially depend on the runtime performance of SAT solvers on formulas expressed as the conjunction of both CNF constraints and variable-width XOR constraints (known as CNF-XOR formulas). In this paper, we present the first study of the runtime behavior of SAT solvers equipped with XOR-reasoning techniques on random CNF-XOR formulas. We empirically demonstrate that a state-of-the-art SAT solver scales exponentially on random CNF-XOR formulas across a wide range of XOR-clause densities, peaking around the empirical phase-transition location. On the theoretical front, we prove that the solution space of a random CNF-XOR formula 'shatters' at all nonzero XOR-clause densities into well-separated components, similar to the behavior seen in random CNF formulas known to be difficult for many SAT algorithms.
Locality in Random SAT Instances
Authors: Giráldez-Cru Jesús , Levy Jordi
Published: July 2017

Despite the success of CDCL SAT solvers solving industrial problems, there are still many open questions to explain such success. In this context, the generation of random SAT instances having computational properties more similar to real-world problems becomes crucial. Such generators are possibly the best tool to analyze families of instances and solvers behaviors on them.

In this paper, we present a random SAT instances generator based on the notion of locality. We show that this is a decisive dimension of attractiveness among the variables of a formula, and how CDCL SAT solvers take advantage of it. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first random SAT model that generates both scale-free structure and community structure at once.
Volatile oil composition of four popular varieties of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.)
Authors: Vijayan A K , Leela N K , Dhanalakshmi M , Akshitha H J , Rahul R , Utpala P , Babu K N
Published: July 2017

In the present study volatile oil profile of the four popular varities of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) namely Sawney, Varlangey, Ramla and Ramsey were studied in detail. The capsules contained 58.1- 68.1% seeds and 1.2-2.8% essential oil. By GC-MS analysis 23 constituents of the oil were identified with 1, 8- cineole as the chief component. Major constituents of the oil were α-pinene (1.7-6.5%), β - pinene (4.0-11.1%), 1, 8- cineole (63.2-73.4%) and α- terpineol (5.6-7.6%). The oil contained high level of 1, 8- cineole when compared to small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomMaton). α -Terpinyl acetate, the chief component of small cardamom oil was not detected in large cardamom.
Effect of intercrops on growth and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
Authors: Hemalatha R Chitra, P
Published: July 2017

The initial growth of turmeric is rather slow and takes about 4-5 months to cover the inter space. Therefore, the available space between the rows of turmeric could be effectively utilized by growing short duration crops like, vegetables, cereals etc. Hence, it is worthwhile to explore the possibilities of growing compatible crops with turmeric. With this background the experiment on effect of intercrops on growth and yield of turmeric was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar. Among the different intercrops, turmeric with cowpea recorded the maximum fresh rhizome yield per hectare (30.78 t ha-1) while turmeric + bhendi registered the maximum B:C ratio (2.68:1). Monocropping of turmeric recorded the lowest B:C ratio (1.67:1) among all the treatments.
Management of pharynx fistula after upper digestive tract instrumentation
Authors: Popescu Bogdan , Voiculescu Ștefan , Scăunașu Răzvan V. , Păun Alexandra O. , Berteșteanu Șerban V.G. , Popescu Cristian R.
Published: July 2017

Pharynx fistula is a pathological state that can pose serious problems for both physician and patient and can lead up to the death of the patient in complicated cases. The authors describe a series of guidelines for the management of the pharynx fistula regarding the complications of the instrumentation of the upper digestive tract. Most of the cases that are addressed to our clinic can be treated with a conservative approach and a nutrition therapy plan tailored to each case. In selected cases surgery is the method of choice for therapy. The management of the pharynx fistula can be well managed in a multidisciplinary approach using resources from the E.N.T. and H.N.S. department and more important from the ICU department.
Errors and complications in laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Drăghici Liviu , Lițescu Mircea , Munteanu Rubin , Pătru Constantin , Gorgan Carmen L. , Mirică Radu , Drăghici Isabela
Published: July 2017

Background. In laparoscopic surgery errors are unavoidable and require proper acknowledgment to reduce the risk of intraoperative and accurately assess the appropriate therapeutic approach. Fortunately, their frequency is low and cannot overshadow the benefits of laparoscopic surgery. Materials and Methods. We made an epidemiological investigation in General Surgery Department of Emergency Clinical Hospital "St. John" Bucharest, analyzing 20 years of experience in laparoscopic surgery, during 1994-2014. We wanted to identify evolution trends in complications of laparoscopic surgery, analyzing the dynamic of errors occurred in all patients with laparoscopic procedures. Results. We recorded 26847 laparoscopic interventions with a total of 427 intra-or postoperative complications that required 160 conversions and 267 reinterventions to resolve inconsistencies. The average frequency of occurrence of complications was 15.9‰ (15.9 of 1,000 cases). In the period under review it was a good momentum of laparoscopic procedures in our department. Number of minimally invasive interventions increased almost 10 times, from 266 cases operated laparoscopically in 1995 to 2638 cases in 2008. Annual growth of the number of laparoscopic procedures has surpassed the number of complications. Conclusions. Laborious work of laparoscopic surgery and a specialized centre with well-trained team of surgeons provide premises for a good performance even in the assimilation of new and difficult procedures.
Identidad profesional docente en aspirantes a profesorado de enseñanza secundaria
Authors: Pontes Alfonso , Ariza Leopoldo , Del Rey Rosario
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Dentro de la línea de investigación sobre el pensamiento de los docentes, en este trabajo se muestran los resultados de un estudio destinado a explorar las ideas y motivaciones de los futuros profesores de educación secundaria sobre la profesión docente y la formación pedagógica necesaria para ser profesor en esta etapa educativa. Mediante el Cuestionario sobre interés por la docencia y la formación inicial (Pontes, Ariza y Sánchez, 2010) se han explorado las opiniones de 353 alumnos y alumnas del curso de formación inicial para la docencia, que constituyen aproximadamente la cuarta parte de los estudiantes de la Universidad de Córdoba en los dos pasados cursos, es decir, los últimos que han cursado el CAP y los primeros que han realizado el Máster de Profesorado de Educación Secundaria. Entre los resultados se ha encontrado que los motivos de interés profesional por la docencia obedecen a diferentes causas y que están relacionados con distintas concepciones previas sobre la profesión y la formación docente. Los resultados obtenidos contribuyen al avance de la investigación sobre el desarrollo inicial de la identidad profesional docente entre los profesores y profesoras en formación y ofrecen claves para la mejora del proceso de formación inicial del profesorado de secundaria.Teaching professional identity of candidates for secondary school teachers Abstract: Within the line of investigation over teacher’s thinking, we show with this paper the results obtained from a research which aim was to explore the ideas and motivation of future secondary school teachers towards the teacher profession and the pedagogic training needed for being teacher in this educational stage. Through the Questionnaire about interest to teaching and initial training (Pontes, Ariza y Sánchez, 2010) we have explored the opinions of 353 students of the course of initial training for teachers, comprising a quarter of the students of the past two courses of the University of Cordoba and being the last students of the CAP and the first of the Master degree. Among the results we have found that professional interests towards teaching obey to different reasons and that these reasons are related to diverse prior conceptions about the teacher profession and its training. The results obtained contribute to the advance of the investigation about initial development of the teaching professional identity of training teachers and provide with some keys for the improvement of the initial training process of the secondary school teachers.
La visión Skinneriana sobre las alucinaciones. Vigencia y revisión
Authors: García Montes José M. , Pérez Álvarez Marino
Published: July 2017

Resumen: El presente trabajo expone brevemente la visión que B.F. Skinner mantenía sobre las alucinaciones como fenómenos psicológicos, y defiende su vigencia y relevancia hoy en día. Para ello se parte de la concepción skinneriana sobre las conductas de percibir, imaginar y soñar. Se insiste en que, según el genial psicólogo americano, las diferencias entre la percepción por un lado y la imaginación o el sueño por otro, se centran en qué tipo de variables controlan el comportamiento en cuestión. Así el percibir estaría controlado principalmente por la estimulación circundante a la persona, mientras que la imaginación o el sueño lo estarían por variables que se hallan “debajo de la piel” del sujeto y, por lo tanto, son privadas e inaccesibles a la comunidad verbal de forma directa. Partiendo de ello, Skinner viene a entender las alucinaciones como conductas perceptivas que se realizan en ausencia del estímulo percibido, similares a las conductas de imaginar o soñar, pero que la persona, por diversas razones, no reconoce como controladas fundamentalmente por la estimulación privada. Finalmente se realizan algunas consideraciones críticas que atañen a la falta en Skinner de una teoría radical sobre la persona. Skinner’s view on hallucinations. Validity and revision Abstract: This work outlines the vision that B.F. Skinner held on hallucinations as psychological phenomena, and defends its validity and relevance nowadays. Our thesis starts with the Skinner’s conception on the behaviors of perceiving, imagining and dreaming. It is highlighted that, in Skinner’s point of view, the differences between perception on one hand and imagination or dreaming in the other, focus on what kind of variables control the behavior in question. Thus, the perceptive behavior would be controlled primarily by stimulus surrounding the person, while the imagination or dreaming would be by variables that are “under the skin” of the subject and, therefore, are private and directly inaccessible to the verbal community. On this basis, Skinner comes to an understanding of hallucinations as perceptual behaviors that occur in the absence of a perceived stimulus, similar to the behavior of imagining or dreaming, but, when hallucinating, the person, for various reasons, does not recognize his / her behaviour as controlled mainly by private stimulation. Finally we made some critical remarks regarding the lack in Skinner’s psychology of a radical theory on the human person.
A study of predictors of adolescents’ physical activity intentions
Authors: Lazuras Lambros , Ourda Despoina , Barkoukis Vassilis , Tsorbatzoudis Haralambos
Published: July 2017

Abstract: The present study used an integrated theoretical framework based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Prototype/Willingness model to examine the social cognitive predictors of leisure time physical activity intentions among Greek secondary school students (N = 254, M age = 13.59 years, SD = 1.18). A cross-sectional survey method was employed to assess physical activity intentions and related psychosocial beliefs, as well as self-reported physical activity behaviour. Multiple regression analysis indicated that leisure time physical activity intentions were predicted by past behaviour, perceived behavioural control, and anticipated regret. Prototype similarity and favourability, and descriptive norms did not predict intentions. The findings are discussed in terms of the utility of the planned behaviour and prototype/willingness approaches to explain leisure time physical activity among young people. Un estudio de los predictores de la intención de práctica física en adolescentes Resumen: El presente estudio se realizó bajo un marco teórico basado en la Teoría de la conducta planificada y el modelo de prototipo y disposición para examinar los predictores socio-cognitivos de las intenciones de actividad física durante el tiempo libre entre estudiantes griegos de enseñanza secundaria (N=254, Media=13.59, DT=1.18). Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal para evaluar intenciones de actividad física y creencias psicosociales relacionadas, así como conductas de actividad física autoinformada. Un análisis de regresión múltiple indica que los predictores de las intenciones de actividad física durante el tiempo libre eran conducta pasada, control percibido de la conducta y arrepentimiento anticipado. Similitud de prototipo, favorabilidad y normas descriptivas no predecían las intenciones. Los hallazgos son planteados en términos de utilidad de la conducta planeada y enfoques para explicar la actividad física durante el tiempo libre entre la gente joven.
Análisis de la convivencia escolar en segundo ciclo básico de la comuna (municipio) de Tomé: percepción de los actores
Authors: Nail Kröyer Oscar , Muñoz Reyes Máximo
Published: July 2017

Resumen: El presente artículo muestra los resultados y conclusiones de un estudio sobre la convivencia escolar realizado en la comuna de Tomé, Chile. Esta investigación se realizó a través de la aplicación de cuestionarios en 10 escuelas municipales de enseñanza básica. Los sujetos de la muestra son los directivos de los establecimientos y los alumnos, profesores y familias de los cursos seleccionados. Los resultados muestran que los actores evalúan positivamente la convivencia escolar en los diferentes establecimientos, sin embargo el estudio refleja que existe una percepción más positiva por parte de los alumnos de los centros que de los otros agentes educativos. Por otro lado se debe destacar la mala percepción que existe del trabajo de los profesores en los establecimientos, siendo este fenómeno el principal problema para alumnos y apoderados. Además destaca la limitada participación de los apoderados en los espacios escolares. La importancia de este estudio radica en que entrega información para la mejora de la gestión de la convivencia tanto en las escuelas como en la comuna en su totalidad. Analysis of school life in the second basic cycle of the municipality of Tomé: perception of the actors Abstract: This paper presents the results and conclusions of a study on school life made in the town of Tomé, Chile. This research was conducted through questionnaires applied in 10 municipal schools of basic education. The subjects of the sample are heads of the institutions and students, teachers and parents of selected courses. The results show that people assess positively to school life in different establishments, but the study shows that there is a more positive perception by students of the centers of other educators. On the other hand it should be noted that there is poor perception of teachers’ work in the establishments and this phenomenon is the main problem for students and parents. It also highlights the limited parental involvement in school areas. The importance of this study relates is that provides information to improve the management of coexistence both in schools and the community as a whole
El proceso de convergencia de las enseñanzas de arte dramático y danza en el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior
Authors: Pérez García María Matilde , Sicilia Camacho Álvaro
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Ante la reforma de la educación superior en España para conseguir la convergencia al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES), las enseñanzas artísticas se sitúan ante un novedoso y doble desafío. Por un lado, se precisa de la estructuración y diseño de un marco de ordenación y funcionamiento que permita el desarrollo de las enseñanzas artísticas en enseñanzas superiores. De otro, se requiere la elaboración y puesta en marcha de planes de estudio que han de ser evaluados y acreditados por las agencias de aseguramiento de la calidad. A partir del análisis de este doble desafío, el artículo sugiere algunas propuestas que la administración, los centros de enseñanzas artísticas y el profesorado podrían tener en cuenta de cara a la especial situación que estos estudios están viviendo en el proceso de convergencia europea. The convergence process of dramatic art and dance studies in the European Higher Education Area Abstract: In light of the reform of Spanish higher education in order to achieve higher education European convergence, art studies face a new and twofold challenge. On the one hand, the design and structure of an organizational and operational framework is necessary to allow for the development of art studies in higher education. On the other hand, the design and implementation of curricula is required which have to be evaluated and accredited by agencies to ensure sufficient quality of education. From the analysis of this twofold challenge, the paper suggests some proposals that the administration, the schools and the staff could consider with regard to the special situation that these studies are going through in the process of European convergence.
The bullying phenomenon and the “I am not scared” project in Bulgaria or how and why we need to influence the national school-education system
Authors: Staneva Zornitsa , Molhova Miglena
Published: July 2017

Abstract: Violence in schools has been recognized as a growing and destructive problem both by educational and policy making authorities at a national level, as well as by the European Commission at an EU level. The graveness of the problem, some of its roots, because they can vary greatly from country to country, has already been analyzed and there are numerous proposals and programs for tackling with the problem or preventing its appearance. Still, political decisions and changes need to be encouraged in order to enforce, to make practicing from proposals and programs obligatory and official. These changes should and could happen in both directions – starting from the national level and reaching out to the Community level, or vice versa. The current and future effects for the Bulgarian school education system of a project - “I am not scared” – supported by the EC under the Lifelong Learning Program are briefly outlined in the present article. El fenómeno del bullying y el proyecto “Yo no tengo miedo” en Bulgaria, o cómo y por qué tenemos que influir en el sistema educativo nacional Resumen: La violencia escolar ha sido reconocida como un problema creciente y destructivo tanto por las autoridades educativas en un nivel nacional, como por la Comisión Europea a un nivel europeo. La gravedad del problema, algunas de sus causas, que pueden variar de modo significativo en función del país, han sido ya analizadas y hay numerosas propuestas y programas para combatir el fenómeno o prevenir su aparición. Sin embargo, aún es necesario estimular el desarrollo de medidas políticas que posibiliten que estas iniciativas tengan un carácter generalizado. Estos cambios pueden y deben ocurrir en dos direcciones: comenzando en un plano nacional que se extienda a las distintas regiones y viceversa. Los efectos presentes y futuros del proyecto “I Am Not Scared”, financiado por la Comisión Europea dentro del programa Lifelong Learning, sobre las escuelas y el sistema educativo búlgaro se discuten brevemente en este artículo
Evaluación formativa e interdisciplinariedad: Análisis de dos asignaturas con el mismo sistema de evaluación
Authors: Fraile Aranda Antonio Fraile Aranda
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Este artículo presenta una experiencia basada en el diseño de un mismo sistema de evaluación formativa para dos asignaturas de la formación inicial del profesorado de educación física dentro del grado de Educación Primaria, que se desarrollan de forma conjunta a partir de un tratamiento interdisciplinar. Esto posibilita evaluar en los estudiantes el conocimiento didáctico y el conocimiento disciplinar recogido en ambas asignaturas. Para ello, recogemos y analizamos las ventajas e inconvenientes que señalan los estudiantes sobre (a) el desarrollo conjunto de esas asignaturas y (b) los criterios establecidos, de forma negociada y colaborativa, entre el profesor y los estudiantes para cada uno de los aspectos a ser evaluados. Formative assessment and interdisciplinary: Analysis of two subject matters with the same evaluation system Abstract: This article presents an experience based on the design of a single system of formative evaluation for two subject matters in an undergraduate teacher education program in physical education in Primary Education, both of which are developed jointly from an cross curricular point of view. This allows evaluating the students in both didactic knowledge and curricular knowledge on both subject matters. For this purpose, we have collected and analyzed the advantages and barriers pointed out by the students as regards to (a) the concurrent development of these subject matters and (b) the criteria established jointly by the professor and the students for each of the aspects to be evaluated.
Experiencia de evaluación formativa y compartida en el Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria
Authors: Ureña Ortín Nuria , Ruiz Lara Encarnación
Published: July 2017

Resumen: El objetivo del presente trabajo es describir y presentar los resultados de una experiencia de evaluación formativa y compartida en la asignatura Evaluación y recursos en la enseñanza de la Educación Física del Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado de Educación Secundaria, especialidad de Educación Física. Junto a este sistema de evaluación, se han desarrollado metodologías activas. Los instrumentos de evaluación utilizados fueron los siguientes: cuestionario de evaluación inicial, cuestionario de autoevaluación, de evaluación del profesor y el proceso por parte del alumno, cuestionario de evaluación final de la asignatura, diario del profesor, carpeta individual y trabajo grupal. Se analizaron las ventajas e inconvenientes encontrados, y la relación de estas variables con la carga de trabajo del alumnado y del profesorado. Las principales conclusiones son que, a pesar de la necesidad de introducir mejoras, se ha implicado al alumnado en su proceso de aprendizaje y en el desarrollo de un trabajo autónomo y cooperativo, por lo que se ha favorecido la adquisición de mayores niveles de aprendizaje, así como de competencias básicas para el ejercicio profesional y el aprendizaje permanente. Además, se ha articulado todo el proceso de enseñanza - aprendizaje al establecer la conexión entre competencias, sistema de evaluación y metodología utilizada. Formative and shared assessment experience in the University Master in Secondary Abstract: The aim of this paper is to describe and present the results of a formative evaluation experience in the subject and shared resources assessment and the teaching of Physical Education Master’s Degree in Teacher Education Secondary Education with a specialty in Physical Education. Alongside this system of evaluation methodologies have been developed active. The evaluation instruments used were: initial assessment questionnaire, self-assessment questionnaire, evaluation of the teacher and the process by the student’s final evaluation questionnaire of the subject, the teacher daily, individual and group work folder. We analyzed the advantages and problems encountered, and the relationship of these variables with the workload of students and faculty. The main conclusions are that, despite the need for improvements, has involved the students in their learning process and the development of autonomous and cooperative work, so that has favored the acquisition of higher levels of learning, as well as core competencies for professional practice and lifelong learning. It has also articulated the whole process of teaching - learning to make the connection between competence assessment system and methodology.
Validación española de la escala de frustración de las necesidades psicológicas (EFNP) en el ejercicio físico
Authors: Sicilia Alvaro , Ferriz Roberto , Sáenz-Álvarez Piedad
Published: July 2017

Resumen: El objetivo de este estudio fue validar la versión española de la Escala de las Necesidades Psicológicas (EFNP) en el contexto del ejercicio físico. Una muestra de 509 estudiantes universitarios participaron en el estudio, analizando las propiedades psicométricas de la EFNP a través de diferentes análisis. Los resultados ofrecieron apoyo tanto a una estructura de tres factores relacionados (i.e., frustración de necesidad de autonomía, relación y competencia) como a un modelo de orden superior donde las tres subescalas conforman un constructo denominado frustración de las necesidades. La estructura de ambos modelos se mostró invariante por género. Se obtuvieron valores alfa de Cronbach iguales o superiores a .70 en las subescalas y unos adecuados niveles de estabilidad temporal. Además, los estudiantes que informaron mayores niveles de ansiedad físico-social obtuvieron puntuaciones más altas en las tres subescalas respecto al grupo que informó menores niveles de ansiedad físico-social. Los resultados de este estudio proporcionan evidencias de fiabilidad y validez de la EFNP en el contexto español. Spanish validation of the psychological needs thwarting scale in exercise Abstract: The purpose of this study was to validate the Spanish version of the Psychological Needs Thwarting Scale (PNTS). A sample of 509 university students took part in this research and psychometric properties of PNTS were analyzed through different analysis. The results supported both a first-order three-factor model (i.e., thwarting of autonomy, relatedness and competence) and a higher-order model (i.e. three subscales conforming a construct named psychological need thwarting). The structure of both models was invariant across gender. Alpha values equal to o higher than .70 and suitable levels of temporal stability were obtained. Furthermore, students reporting higher levels of socialphysique anxiety had higher scores in all subscales than the group reporting lower levels of social-physique anxiety. The findings of this study provided reliability and validity for the PNTS in a Spanish context.
Una propuesta de intervención para prevenir el acoso escolar desde una perspectiva sociogrupal
Authors: Leganés Lavall Esther Noemí
Published: July 2017

Resumen: En este estudio se presenta una propuesta de intervención para prevenir el acoso escolar desde una perspectiva sociogrupal. Tras analizar diferentes informes españoles sobre convivencia escolar, se observa que el apoyo a la víctima por parte del grupo de espectadores resulta ser una de las medidas más eficaces. Sin embargo, en la mayoría de los casos los espectadores muestran actitudes pasivas ante la agresión o incluso llegan a considerarla divertida. Por ello se elabora un programa que trabaja la conducta prosocial a través de su componente principal: la empatía. Los datos presentados por diferentes programas españoles en relación a la convivencia en el aula, muestran la importancia de seguir llevando a cabo intervenciones orientadas especialmente en la prevención, para erradicar las conductas abusivas antes de que éstas aparezcan. An intervention proposal to prevent bullying from a sociological perspective Abstract: This study introduces an intervention proposal to prevent bullying from a socio-group view. After analyzing different Spanish reports on school life, it is shown that the support by the peer group to the victim is one of the most effective actions. However, in most cases peer group show passive attitudes to aggression or even they consider it fun. Thus, here is developed a program that works prosocial behavior through its main component: the empathy. Data presented by different Spanish programs in relation to school life, show the importance of carrying out further interventions, emphasizing prevention to eradicate abusive behavior before it arises.
De-construyendo el Estigma en Salud Mental
Authors: Velasco Raúl
Published: July 2017

Resumen: En la mayoría de artículos sobre estigma en Salud Mental se suele obviar el papel estigmatizador de los profesionales y de los procesos protocolares denominados como terapéuticos. Estos procesos regidos por lógicas institucionales acaban resultando en la mayoría de los casos la principal causa generadora de estigma, en tanto entroniza a los pacientes en un doble rol identitario como paciente y enfermo crónico; objeto de estudio, en definitiva, que menoscaba las capacidades de los sujetos para reconstruir su identidad fuera de esa doble identidad enferma. Desde la experiencia viva como persona diagnosticada que ha sufrido los vaivenes de la locura y las perversiones de un sistema sanitario que ha acabado por industrializar el sufrimiento mental, este artículo busca de-construir las principales dinámicas que construyen la imagen social e institucional de las personas con problemática mental. Por contra, a partir del ejemplo de la Asociación Socio-cultural Radio Nikosia y su capacidad a la hora de generar instancias de posibilidades para el ser, el estar y el decir fuera de todo ámbito clínico -de lo que resulta en no pocas ocasiones la re-estructuración identitaria y del propio discurso a través del trabajo constante en medios de comunicación y las intervenciones artístico-políticas, participando colectivamente con y desde la comunidad, en el común más cotidiano de la comunidad- reivindico otra forma de entender el sufrimiento, naturalizándolo en la plaza pública. Deconstructing stigma in mental health Abstract: In most articles about Stigma in Mental Health Stigma is often overlooked role of professionals and stigmatizing process known as therapeutic protocol. These processes governed by institutional logics end resulting in most cases the chief cause in stigma, enthroned as the patients in a double role and identity as chronically ill patient; object of study, ultimately undermining the capacity of subjects to reconstruct their identity outside of that sick double identity. From the living experience as a person diagnosed to have suffered the vagaries of madness and perversion in a health system that has come to industrialize mental suffering, this article seeks to deconstruct the main dynamics that build social and institutional image of people with Mental problems. In contrast, using the example of the Socio-cultural Association Radio Nicosia and its ability to generate instances when possibilities for being, being and saying out of all clinical scope in what is on many occasions the identity and re-structuring of the discourse itself through constant work in media and artistic-political interventions, collectively engaged with and from the community, in the most ordinary common-vindicate community another way to understand suffering, naturalizing in the public sphere.
Estudio analítico-comparado sobre las políticas educativas en educación para la salud en la Unión Europea
Authors: Monsalve Laura , Gallego Jose , Aguilar Jose Manuel
Published: July 2017

Resumen: Este trabajo trata sobre un estudio comparado de las Políticas Educativas en material de Educación para la salud en los países de la Unión Europea con la finalidad de ver cómo se concretan en España. La Unión Europea en su legislación afirma que si se quiere avanzar como sociedad del conocimiento y competir eficazmente en una economía globalizada, para Europa es vital contar con una educación y formación de alta calidad. En la Unión Europea, la política educativa es competencia de cada país, pero entre todos fijan objetivos comunes y comparten las mejores prácticas. Por ello es motivo de este estudio comparar las Políticas educativas en materia de Educación para la salud en algunos países de la Unión Europea (España, Reino Unido, Francia y Alemania) y poder comparar las prácticas utilizadas en cada uno de ellos para poder de este modo coger lo mejor de cada país. El objetivo general que se persigue es analizar y comparar la situación de las políticas educativas en educación para la salud en las escuelas de la Unión Europea y en concreto las de Reino Unido, Francia, Alemania y España. A lo largo de este trabajo veremos que la educación para la salud en la escuela es un elemento de calidad así como un elemento necesario de educación integral en todas las etapas de la educación obligatoria. Analytical and comparative study on educational policies in health education in the European Union. Abstract: This paper deals with a comparative study of material Educational Policies in Health Education in the countries of the European Union for the purpose of seeing take shape in Spain. The EU legislation states that if you want to advance as a knowledge society and compete effectively in a global economy, Europe is vital to have an education and training of high quality. In the European Union, education policy is the responsibility of each country, but among all set common goals and share best practices. For this reason this study is to compare the educational policies on health education in some countries of the European Union (Spain, UK, France and Germany) and to compare the practices in each of them to this take the best of each country mode. The general objective pursued is to analyze and compare the situation of education policies in health education in the schools of the European Union and in particular the UK, France, Germany and Spain. Throughout this paper we will see that health education in school is a quality item as well as a necessary element of comprehensive education in all stages of compulsory education.
La motivación en el deporte adaptado
Authors: Torralba Miguel Ángel , Braz Marcelo , Rubio Maria José
Published: July 2017

Resumen: El presente estudio examina la motivación hacia la práctica deportiva de personas con discapacidad que forman parte del deporte federado. La muestra está compuesta por 134 deportistas de ambos géneros y diferente discapacidad. Como instrumento se ha utilizado el Cuestionario “Participation Motivation Inventory”, de Gill, Gross y Huddleston, adaptado al deporte Paralímpico y que describe las principales razones que incitan a la actividad deportiva. En los resultados no se han encontrado diferencia significativa entre hombres y mujeres, ni entre ciegos - discapacitados visuales y discapacitados físico motriz. Sobre la motivación de la práctica deportiva, cabe destacar la importancia dada a los factores de condición física y salud, tales como practicar deporte, mejorar el nivel, competir, sentirse bien o divertirse, muy por encima de por ser popular, por influencia de los entrenadores o satisfacer a los padres. Motivation in adapted sport Abstract:This study examines the motivation for practice of sport of people with disabilities that form part to a federated sport.The sample was composed of 134 athletes of both genders and different disabilities.The “Participation Motivation Inventory Questionnaire” by Gill, Gross and Huddleston was used. The instrument was adapted to Paralympic sport and describes the main reasons that encourage the sports activity practice. The results haven´t found significant difference between men´s and women´s or between blind - visually impaired physical and motor disabilities. About the motivation of the practice of sport, worth highlighting the importance given to factors of fitness and health, like sport practice, improve the level, to compete, feel good and have fun, well above being popular, influenced by coaches or satisfy to parents.
Personality and religion among female university students in France
Authors: Lewis Christopher Alan , Francis Leslie J.
Published: July 2017

Abstract: The short-form Revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire was completed by 462 female university students between the ages of 18 and 30 in France, together with the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity. The findings are consistent with those from a series of studies employing the same measure of religiosity among school pupils and adults in England and Wales, thus adding to the cross-cultural evidence concerning the stability of the association between personality and religion. According to these findings there is an inverse relationship between psychoticism and religiosity, while neither neuroticism nor extraversion is either positively or negatively related to religiosity. These findings are discussed in terms of Eysenck’s theory relating personality to social attitudes and in light of discrepant findings proposed by other studies conducted among adult samples. Personalidad y religión entre los estudiantes del sexo femenino en universidades de Francia Resumen: 462 jóvenes francesas de entre 18 y 30 años cumplimentaron la forma abreviada y revisada del cuestionario de personalidad de Eysenck junto con la escala de actitudes hacia el Cristianismo de Francis. Los resultados son equivalentes a una serie de resultados de estudios utilizando la misma escala de religión entre estudiantes y adultos en Inglaterra y Gales. Según estos resultados, existe una relación inversa entre el psicoticismo y la religión, aunque ni el neuroticismo ni la extraversión tienen una relación positiva o negativa con la religión. Se habla de estos resultados en términos de la teoría de Eysenck que relaciona la personalidad con las actitudes sociales y teniendo en cuenta los resultados discrepantes propuestos por otros estudios con muestras adultas.