Evolución percibida por los padres de preescolares que tartamudean que recibieron tratamiento preventivo / Perceived evolution by parents of preschoolers who stutter and received preventive treatment

Objetivo: I) Describir los resultados preliminares de un estudio sobre la evolución percibida por los padres de los niños entre los 2.11 y 5.11 años que tartamudeaban, después de recibir tratamiento preventivo de tartamudez con apoyo de los progenitores, II) conocer los recursos comunicativos aprendidos por los niños y sus padres respecto al tartamudeo y III) descubrir el grado de satisfacción de los padres con el tratamiento. El estudio se realizó en ILD, centro especializado en trastornos de fluidez. Método: Se administró un cuestionario a 18 padres, cuyos hijos habían sido dados de alta después de la terapia. El 77.8% (n=14) de los participantes fueron niños y el 22.2% (n=4) niñas. Los niños seleccionados que participaron en el estudio tenían una edad comprendida entre cuatro y ocho años (M=5.90, DT=1.25). Resultados: En las respuestas cabe destacar que: I) El 88.9% de los niños mantuvieron un habla fluida, II) y el 72.2% no presentó ni tuvo bloqueos, el 82.3% no experimentó tensión en la garganta, III) los niños mostraron disfluencias cuando estaban cansados (n=6) o estresados (n=5), IV) los niños mejoraron en el habla, en la conducta y adoptaron buenas estrategias ante las disfluencias o los bloqueos, V) tanto los niños como los padres utilizaron los recursos aprendidos durante el tratamiento, VI) se realizaron sesiones individuales de padres y de seguimiento y la mayoría de ellos recibió pautas a seguir en caso de recaídas, y VII) el 94.4% de los padres, quedaron satisfechos con los resultados del tratamiento. Conclusión: Los resultados preliminares indican que el tratamiento realizado con los niños preescolares con apoyo de sus padres ayudó a mejorar la fluidez del habla, su conducta, las actitudes positivas en la conversación y las habilidades de comunicación padres-hijo.(AU)

Aim: The aim of this article is (a) to describe the progress perceived by parents of children between the ages of 2.11 and 5.11 who stuttered, after receiving preventive treatment for stuttering with parental support; (b) to assess the communicative resources learned by the children and their parents regarding stuttering and (c) to find out their level of satisfaction with treatment. The study was carried out at ILD, a specialized centre for fluency disorders. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 18 parents, whose children had been discharged after therapy. Of the sample, 77.8% (n=14) were boys and 22.2% (n=4) girls. The selected children participating in the study were aged between 4 and 8 years (M=5.90, SD=1.25). Results: From the responses it was noted that: (I) 88.9% of the children maintained fluent speech; (II) and 72.2% did not present or have blocks, 82.3% did not experience throat tension; (III) the children continued to present disfluencies when they were tired (n=6) or stressed (n=5); (IV) the children improved in speaking, behavior and had adopted good strategies in dealing with disfluencies or blocks; (V) both children and parents frequently used the resources learned during treatment; (VI) individual parent and follow-up sessions were conducted and most of them received guidelines to follow in case of relapses; and (VII) 94.4% of parents were satisfied with treatment outcomes.Conclusion: Results indicate that the treatment conducted with the preschool children, with support from their parents, contributed to improvements in speech fluency, behavior, positive conversational attitudes, and parent–child communication skills.(AU)

LoRa Based IoT Platform for Remote Monitoring of Large-Scale Agriculture Farms in Chile.

Nowadays, conventional agriculture farms lack high-level automated management due to the limited number of installed sensor nodes and measuring devices. Recent progress of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies will play an essential role in future smart farming by enabling automated operations with minimum human intervention. The main objective of this work is to design and implement a flexible IoT-based platform for remote monitoring of agriculture farms of different scales, enabling continuous data collection from various IoT devices (sensors, actuators, meteorological masts, and drones). Such data will be available for end-users to improve decision-making and for training and validating advanced prediction algorithms. Unlike related works that concentrate on specific applications or evaluate technical aspects of specific layers of the IoT stack, this work considers a versatile approach and technical aspects at four layers: farm perception layer, sensors and actuators layer, communication layer, and application layer. The proposed solutions have been designed, implemented, and assessed for remote monitoring of plants, soil, and environmental conditions based on LoRaWAN technology. Results collected through both simulation and experimental validation show that the platform can be used to obtain valuable analytics of real-time monitoring that enable decisions and actions such as, for example, controlling the irrigation system or generating alarms. The contribution of this article relies on proposing a flexible hardware and software platform oriented on monitoring agriculture farms of different scales, based on LoRaWAN technology. Even though previous work can be found using similar technologies, they focus on specific applications or evaluate technical aspects of specific layers of the IoT stack.

Automatic Registration of Footsteps in Contact Regions for Reactive Agility Training in Sports.

In collective sports, reactive agility training methodologies allow to evaluate and improve the player performance, being able to consider a mixture of technical, tactical, physical, and psychological abilities, similarly to real game-play situations. In this article, we present a new methodology for reactive agility training (neural training), the technological setup for the methodology, and a new footstep tracking algorithm, as the key element for automating the speed data gathering process, necessary for obtaining the relevant variables of the neural training approach. This new methodology is oriented to accurately measure two of the most relevant variables for reactive agility training: total response time (sprint time) and response correctness, related to a stimuli sequence presented to a player. The stimuli were designed to properly represent realistic competitive conditions for player training, contextualized to soccer. In order to automate the gathering process, a new computer vision based automatic footstep detection algorithm has been integrated to the system. The algorithm combines Kalman Filters, segmentation techniques, and perspective geometry, for obtaining highly precise detections of the moment a relevant footstep occurs in real-time, reaching a precision higher than 97%. Plus, the algorithm does not require any special marker, invasive sensor, or clothing constraint on the player.

Valores normativos de condición física en escolares argentinos de la provincia de Neuquén: estudio Plan de Evaluación de la Condición Física / Physical fitness standards in students from the province of Neuquén, Argentina. Physical Fitness Assessment Plan study

Introducción. Actualmente, se desconocen las características de la condición física (CF) en niños y adolescentes escolares de la provincia de Neuquén. Por eso, desde la Secretaría de Deporte de dicha provincia, se desarrolló el Plan de Evaluación de la Condición Física. El principal propósito del estudio fue aplicar la batería ALPHA-Fitness en escolares neuquinos, con el objetivo de construir tablas normativas de referencia de la CF.Población y métodos. 4487 alumnos neuquinos de ambos sexos, de entre 9 y 18,9 años de edad, fueron evaluados con la batería ALPHA-Fitnessde alta prioridad en 4 componentes de la CF: 1) Morfológico: peso corporal y estatura para calcular el índice de masa corporal; 2) Muscular: salto en largo sin carrera previa; 3) Motor: 4 x 10 m para evaluar la velocidad/agilidad; y 4) Cardiorrespiratorio: test de ida y vuelta en 20 m (20 m-SRT; por shuttle run test).Resultados. El índice de masa corporal medio obtenido fue 22,9 ± 4,7 kg/m2; se clasificó el 25 % en la categoría sobrepeso, y el 12,7 %, en obesidad. Los valores medios obtenidos para la CF fueron componente cardiorrespiratorio: 4,3 ± 2,5 etapas, 10,1 ± 1,2 km/h, volumen de oxígeno máximo de 38,7 ± 6,7 ml/kg/min; salto en largo: 147,3 ± 34,6 cm; motor: 13,0 ± 1,5 s. Los sujetos masculinos tuvieron mayor rendimiento en las pruebas de CF (p < 0,001).Conclusión. Los resultados de este estudio proveen las primeras tablas normativas de CF en niños y adolescentes de ambos sexos para la provincia de Neuquén, Argentina.

Introduction. At present, there is no information about the physical fitness (PF) of children and adolescents attending school in the province of Neuquén. The provincial Department of Sports developed the Physical Fitness Assessment Plan. The main objective of this study was to administer the ALPHA-Fitness test battery to the students of Neuquén in order to develop PF reference standards.Population and methods. A total of 4487 male and female students of Neuquén aged 9-18.9 years were assessed based on four PF components of the high priority ALPHA-Fitness test battery: 1) morphological: body weight and height to estimate body mass index; 2) musculoskeletal: standing long jump test; 3) motor: 4 x 10 m speed/agility test; and 4) cardiorespiratory: 20-m shuttle run test (SRT).Results. The mean body mass index was 22.9 ± 4.7 kg/m2; 25 % of participants were overweight and 12.7 %, obese. The mean values for the cardiorespiratory component were 4.3 ± 2.5 stages, 10.1 ± 1.2 km/h, maximal oxygen volume of 38.7 ± 6.7 mL/kg/min; standing long jump: 147.3 ± 34.6 cm; and for the motor component:13.0 ± 1.5 s. Male participants had a better performance in PF tests (p < 0.001).Conclusion. The study results provide the first PF standards for male and female children and adolescents of the province of Neuquén, Argentina.

Physical fitness standards in students from province of Neuquén, Argentina. Physical Fitness Assessment Plan study. / Valores normativos de condición física en escolares argentinos de la provincia de Neuquén: estudio Plan de Evaluación de la Condición Física.

INTRODUCTION: At present, there is no information about the physical fitness (PF) of children and adolescents attending school in the province of Neuquén. The provincial Department of Sports developed the Physical Fitness Assessment Plan. The main objective of this study was to administer the ALPHA-Fitness test battery to the students of Neuquén in order to develop PF reference standards. POPULATION AND METHODS: A total of 4487 male and female students of Neuquén aged 9-18.9 years were assessed based on four PF components of the high priority ALPHA-Fitness test battery: 1) morphological: body weight and height to estimate body mass index; 2) musculoskeletal: standing long jump test; 3) motor: 4 x 10 m speed/ agility test; and 4) cardiorespiratory: 20-m shuttle run test (SRT). RESULTS: The mean body mass index was 22.9 ± 4.7 kg/m2; 25 % of participants were overweight and 12.7 %, obese. The mean values for the cardiorespiratory component were 4.3 ± 2.5 stages, 10.1 ± 1.2 km/h, maximal oxygen volume of 38.7 ± 6.7 mL/kg/min; standing long jump: 147.3 ± 34.6 cm; and for the motor component: 13.0 ± 1.5 s. Male participants had a better performance in PF tests (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The study results provide the first PF standards for male and female children and adolescents of the province of Neuquén, Argentina.

Introducción. Actualmente, se desconocen las características de la condición física (CF) en niños y adolescentes escolares de la provincia de Neuquén. Por eso, desde la Secretaría de Deporte de dicha provincia, se desarrolló el Plan de Evaluación de la Condición Física. El principal propósito del estudio fue aplicar la batería ALPHA-Fitness en escolares neuquinos, con el objetivo de construir tablas normativas de referencia de la CF. Población y métodos. 4487 alumnos neuquinos de ambos sexos, de entre 9 y 18,9 años de edad, fueron evaluados con la batería ALPHA-Fitness de alta prioridad en 4 componentes de la CF: 1) Morfológico: peso corporal y estatura para calcular el índice de masa corporal; 2) Muscular: salto en largo sin carrera previa; 3) Motor: 4 x 10 m para evaluar la velocidad/agilidad; y 4) Cardiorrespiratorio: test de ida y vuelta en 20 m (20 m-SRT; por shuttle run test). Resultados. El índice de masa corporal medio obtenido fue 22,9 ± 4,7 kg/m2; se clasificó el 25 % en la categoría sobrepeso, y el 12,7 %, en obesidad. Los valores medios obtenidos para la CF fueron componente cardiorrespiratorio: 4,3 ± 2,5 etapas, 10,1 ± 1,2 km/h, volumen de oxígeno máximo de 38,7 ± 6,7 ml/kg/min; salto en largo: 147,3 ± 34,6 cm; motor: 13,0 ± 1,5 s. Los sujetos masculinos tuvieron mayor rendimiento en las pruebas de CF (p < 0,001). Conclusión. Los resultados de este estudio proveen las primeras tablas normativas de CF en niños y adolescentes de ambos sexos para la provincia de Neuquén, Argentina.

Empadre de vicuñas en el cerco permanente del Centro de Investigación, Producción y Transferencia Tecnológica, CIPTT Tullpacancha - Universidad Alas Peruanas, Huancavelica - Perú / Breeding vicuñas in the permanent fence of the Center of Research, Production and Technological Transfer in Tullpacancha - Alas Peruanas University in Huancavelica - Peru

El proposito del presente estudio fue determinar los tiempos y las fases del empadre de las vicuñas del cerco permanente del CIPTT - TULLPACANCHA en los meses de marzo - abril del 2012 donde la población total es de 1700 vicuñas y la muestra de estudio fue de 182 ejemplares que habitan dentro del sector Pampa Corral. La muestra de la población estuvo dividido en 46 grupos familiares. Después de observar durante 36 días consecutivos en horas del día y de la noche se pudo determinar que existen dos fases bien definidas del empadre: El sometimiento y el coito propiamente dicho. durante el día 12 vicuñas fueron sometidas en un tiempo promedio de 8.25 minutos y durante la noche 4 vicuñas con un tiempo promedio de 3.00 minutos. en cuanto al coito propiamente dicho en horas del día, se observo que el tiempo promedio utilizado para esta fase en 12 vicuñas, fue de 14.75 minutos y durante la noche para las 4 vicuñas fue de 28.50 minutos, dando como resultado para el empadre durante el día 23.00 minutos y por la noche de 31.50minutos en total.

The purpose of this study was to determine the times and strages of the breeding season of the vicuñas of the permanent fence of the CIPTT - TULLPACANCHA in the months of March - April, 2012 where the toal population is 1700 vicuñas and the study sample was 182 specimens inhabiting the Pampa Corral sector. The sample of the population was divided into 46 family groups. After observing for 36 consecutive days in day and night it was determined that there are two well defined stages of breeding: submission and actual intercourse. On the 12th, vicuñas were submitted in an average time of 8.25 minutes and during the nigth 4 vicuñas with an average time of 3.00 minutes. In relation to the intercourse strictly speaking in daytime, it was noted that the average time used for this stage in 12 vicuñas, was 14.75 minutes and overnigth for 4 vicuñas ws 28.50 minutes, resulting to the intercourse during the day of 23.00 minutes and to 31.50 minutes at night in total.

Caso Clínico: Evaluación e Intervención en un Caso de Ansiedad por Separación de una Niña Adoptada / Clinical Case: Assessment and Intervention in a Case of Separation Anxiety in an Adopted Child

Se describe el caso de una niña 3, 1 años de edad adoptada en Nepal que presenta ansiedad de separación, problemas de conducta y de vinculación, especialmente durante el último año. Estas dificultades interfieren negativamente en la dinámica familiar. Se realiza un diagnostico de las dificultades de la niña por medio de una entrevista clínica, instrumentos de observación de la conducta y pruebas estandarizadas. Con los padres se utilizaron instrumentos de observación en sesión y registros conductuales en relación a sus respuestas ante las conductas problemáticas de la niña. Se llevó a cabo una intervención basada en el entrenamiento cognitivo conductual de los padres con la niña, con técnicas operantes y desde una perspectiva del desarrollo emocional y del establecimiento de vínculo. Se describe la evolución del problema y el seguimiento del caso (AU)

In this study, the case of a 3 year-old girl adopted from Nepal is reported. The child had been suffering separation anxiety and attachment problems, especially over the previous year. These difficulties were interfering negatively in the family dynamics. A diagnosis is made of the child’s difficulties through a clinical interview, observation instruments and conduct standardized testing. Observation instruments were used in sessions with the parents, as were records of behavioral response from the adoptive parents in relation to the child’s behavioral problems. The intervention was based on parent management training with the girl, with operant techniques and from an emotional development and attachment perspective. It describes the evolution of the problem and the case follow-up (AU)

Video-understanding framework for automatic behavior recognition.

We propose an activity-monitoring framework based on a platform called VSIP, enabling behavior recognition in different environments. To allow end-users to actively participate in the development of a new application, VSIP separates algorithms from a priori knowledge. To describe how VSIP works, we present a full description of a system developed with this platform for recognizing behaviors, involving either isolated individuals, groups of people, or crowds, in the context of visual monitoring of metro scenes, using multiple cameras. In this work, we also illustrate the capability of the framework to easily combine and tune various recognition methods dedicated to the visual analysis of specific situations (e.g., mono-/multiactors' activities, numerical/symbolic actions, or temporal scenarios). We also present other applications, using this framework, in the context of behavior recognition. VSIP has shown a good performance on human behavior recognition for different problems and configurations, being suitable to fulfill a large variety of requirements.