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Development, validity and reliability of objective structured clinical examination in nursing students
(SAGE Open Nursing. 2023; 9:1-8, 2023)Introduction: The adoption of measurement instruments such as the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is essential to assess clinical competencies in nursing students. Objective: The purpose ... -
Bioelectrical, anthropometric, and hematological analysis to assess body fluids and muscle changes in elite cyclists during the Giro d’Italia
(Biology. 2023;12(3):450, 2023)This study aimed to characterize and monitor the body fluid and muscle changes during the Giro d’Italia in nine elite cyclists via bioelectrical (whole-body and muscle-localized) anthropometric and ... -
Electric vehicle powertrains with modular battery banks tied to multilevel NPC inverters
(Electronics. 2023;12(2):266, 2023)Nowadays, the internal combustion engine in vehicles is being replaced by electric motors, giving way to the electric vehicle, which results in reduced environmental impact, higher efficiency and lower ... -
Physiological demands and motion analysis of elite foil fencing
(PLoS ONE. 2023;18(2):e0281600, 2023)The aim of this study was to determine the physiological demands and motion analysis of a simulated fencing competition. Eighteen fencers each completed 5 ‘poule’ (5 touches) and ‘direct elimination ... -
Professional competences to promote healthy ageing across the lifespan: a scoping review
(European Journal of Ageing. 2023; 20(45), 2023)As societies age, the development of resources and strategies that foster healthy ageing from the beginning of life become increasingly important. Social and healthcare professionals are key agents in ... -
Sustainability practices and student satisfaction in business schools: the role of notoriety and internationalization
(Intangible Capital.2023;19(2):131-145, 2023)Purpose: The objective of this work is to determine whether the effort of business schools in terms of sustainability policies improves student satisfaction through boosting the internationalization of ... -
Effects of intermittent pneumatic compression on the recovery of cardiovascular parameters after repeated sprint exercise
(European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2024;124:1037-1048, 2024)Purpose: Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) applies gradual pressure to facilitate lymph and blood flow movement to reduce exercise-induced tissue fluid accumulation and plasma volume loss. This ... -
Active thermal control in neutral-point-clamped multilevel converters based on switching-cell arrays
(Electronics. 2023;12(19):4055, 2023)Neutral-point-clamped multilevel converters are a suitable solution to the implementation of low–medium voltage and power applications at present, thanks to their intrinsic superior voltage and current ... -
El emprendedor como sujeto hipermoderno: su (auto)representación mediática
(Estudios sobre el Mensaje Periodístico. 2023;29(2):431-442, 2023)El siglo XXI se ha estrenado con la consolidación de una crisis estructural y sistémica que se inició con la Gran Recesión de 2008 y que se ha revalidado con la reciente crisis pandémica. La retórica ... -
Selfies versus conservation: the influence of user-generated content in the image of protected natural spaces
(Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. 2023 Dec;44(part A):100644, 2023-12)This study uses geolocated Instagram posts to understand the influence of User-Generated Content (UGC) on image projection and its influence on the behaviours of visitors in vulnerable destinations that ... -
Technological drivers of seaports' business model innovation: an exploratory case study on the port of Barcelona
(Research in Transportation Business and Management. 2022 Mar;43:100803., 2022-03)The role of seaports has evolved from being simple sea/land interfaces to becoming increasingly value-adding entities in global supply chains. A port that is today at the forefront of this trend is ... -
Can social capital variables help to determine loan to value approved by banks?
(Journal of Real Estate Research. 2022;44(3):355-376, 2022-02-14)This paper sheds some light on the effects of social capital variables (social network data, physical appearance, etc.) on loan-to-value (LTV), a crucial variable to evaluate systemic risk. Using a ... -
The slow component of oxygen uptake and efficiency in resistance exercises: a comparison with endurance exercises
(Frontiers in Physiology. 2019 Mar 28;10:357, 2019-03-28)There is a lack of information regarding the slow component of oxygen uptake (VO2sc) and efficiency/economy in resistance exercises despite the crucial role played in endurance performance. This study ... -
Teaching methods for increasing the participations of students: innovative dynamics games
(Intangible Capital. 2013;9(2):526-37, 2013)Purpose: This paper analyses new dynamics as teaching methodologies in the context of the degrees adapted to the EHEA. The aim of this study is double: to assess whether there is greater involvement in ... -
La ceguera al género en los estudios de Economía y Empresa
(Revista de docencia universitaria. 2021;19(1):93-110, 2021)Existe abundante legislación de carácter internacional y nacional que requiere incluir la perspectiva de género en la educación superior. Esta legislación viene motivada por la demanda social de evitar ... -
Fast reliability assessment of neutral-point-clamped topologies through Markov models
(IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 2021;36(12), 2021-06-08)This article presents detailed Markov models for the reliability assessment of multilevel neutral-point-clamped (NPC) converter leg topologies, incorporating their inherent fault-tolerance under ... -
Application of capacitive-resistive electric transfer in physiotherapeutic clinical practice and sports
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(23):12446, 2021-11-26)Diathermy techniques embody an oscillating electrical current passaging through the body tissues generating therapeutic heat; use of this technique in the physiotherapy field has been introduced recently, ... -
Effect of muscle action on the kinetic and kinematic behavior of the barbell during isoinertial strength assessment
(Applied Sciences. 2021;11(5):2354, 2021-03-06)An isoinertial strength assessment was performed to examine the kinetic and kinematic behavior of the barbell during several muscle actions. Velocity–time characteristics, force–time relationship, one ... -
Effects of introducing rest intervals in functional fitness training
(Applied Sciences. 2021;11(20):9731, 2021-10-18)Background: Functional Fitness Training (FFT) is a new exercise modality prioritizing functional multi-joint movements executed at high intensity as a circuit. Objective: To examine the impacts of ... -
Evaluación de la efectividad de un programa de intervención en cuidadores no profesionales de personas dependientes en el ámbito de la atención primaria
(Atención Primaria. 2021;53(1):60-66, 2021)Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia de una intervención a cuidadores no profesionales (CNP). Diseño: Estudio cuasiexperimental de tipo antes/después, sin grupo control. Emplazamiento: Atención primaria; 5 ...