Добірка наукової літератури з теми "Lower-Aragon"

As campuses become increasingly diverse, it is important that faculties maintain inclusive classrooms. Students of underrepresented ethnic/racial groups are more likely to experience disengagement in an academic setting (Nagasawa & Wong, 1999), which can lead to underperformance (Major et al., 1998). Students with LGBTQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or asexual) identities are at higher risk of poor mental health and lower academic performance compared to cisgender and heterosexual students (Aragon et al., 2014). These detrimental experiences can lead to even more harm in a remote learning environment, where students have fewer opportunities to feel a sense of belonging and connect with their peers and/or instructors. This paper will consider strategies of inclusiveness in the online classroom and in-person learning environment within a social psychology framework to better support underprivileged students to improve academic performance and the overall educational experience. The suggestions and discussions provided apply to both in-person learning as well as remote delivery.

This work compared the responses of a consumer survey on beliefs and attitudes towards dry-cured ham and protected designation of origin (PDO) Teruel ham carried out in two Spanish regions differing in Teruel ham knowledge: Aragon (high knowledge) and Catalonia (lower knowledge). Results revealed that only small differences were found regarding dry-cured ham consumption habits. With regard to beliefs related to factors affecting ham quality, differences were even lesser; raw material and maturing process, as well as marbling, colour and flavour and proper saltiness were rated as the most important quality factors. Nevertheless, large significant differences were evident between both regions in knowledge, consumption, beliefs and attitudes towards PDO Teruel ham. However, there were no differences regarding the willingness to pay a higher price for PDO ham. Multiple correspondence analysis of all data revealed large effects of age, education, income level and size of the place of residence, independent from the region of origin of the consumer.

Most of the studies analyzing the effect of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on children’s health do not contain information on early stages or do not use accurate methods. We investigated the association between PA and body composition using objective methods, perinatal data, lifestyle behaviors, and World Health Organization (WHO) physical activity (PA) recommendations. The CALINA study is a longitudinal observational cohort study of children born in Aragon (Spain) in 2009. A total of 308 7-year-old children (52.3% boys) were assessed. We used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and accelerometry. Rapid weight gain until 12 months and lifestyle behaviors were considered as covariates both in the ANCOVA and linear regression models. A higher percentage of boys met the WHO PA recommendations compared to girls (69.6% vs. 40.9%, respectively; p < 0.001). There was a negative association between MVPA and subtotal fat and abdominal fat in both girls and boys. After adjusting for perinatal and lifestyle variables, we found that subtotal body fat, abdominal fat, and fat mass index (FMI) were significantly lower in those classified as active. MVPA was associated with body fat both in boys and girls. More research is needed to identify the cutoffs points of MVPA that generate benefit to boys and girls in all body composition components.

The association between APOE genotypes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is partially mediated by LDL-cholesterol concentration but persists after adjusting for lipid levels and other cardiovascular risk factors. Data from the Aragon Workers Health Study (AWHS) (n = 4159) and the Lipid Unit at the Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet (HUMS) (n = 3705) were used to investigate the relationship between C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and APOE genotype. Lipoprotein particle and GlycA concentrations were analyzed in a subsample from AWHS. APOE genotyping was carried out by the Sanger method in both cohorts. APOE4 carriers had significantly lower levels of CRP than APOE3 carriers. Furthermore, APOE4 carriers had cholesterol-enriched LDL particles compared to APOE2 carriers. APOE4 carriers also had higher concentrations of small, medium, and large LDL particles. CRP levels were not associated with lipoprotein particle number, size, or composition. GlycA levels were not associated with APOE genotypes. However, GlycA levels were significantly associated with the size and the amount of cholesterol contained in HDL, VLDL, and LDL particles. APOE genotype influences CRP concentration regardless of lipid profile. APOE2 carriers showed the highest CRP levels, followed by APOE3 and APOE4. A more atherogenic lipid profile, but not inflammatory markers could partly explain the higher CVD risk observed in APOE4 carriers.

We sought to identify specific profiles of new lipid-lowering drug users based on adherence to a healthy lifestyle and persistence with medication, and to characterize co-morbidities, co-treatments, and healthcare utilization for each of the profiles identified. Observational study in 517 participants in the Aragon Workers’ Health Study (AWHS) without previous cardiovascular disease (CVD) and who initiated lipid-lowering therapy. Data were collected from workplace medical examinations and administrative health databases (2010–2018). Using cluster analysis, we identified distinct patient profiles based on persistence with therapy and lifestyle. We then compared characteristics, morbidity, and healthcare utilization across clusters. Participants were aggregated into four clusters based on persistence with therapy, smoking status, adherence to Mediterranean diet, and physical activity. In cluster 1 (n = 113), comprising those with a healthiest lifestyle (14.2% smokers, 84.0% with medium-high adherence to Mediterranean diet, high physical activity), 16.8% were persistent. In cluster 3 (n = 108), comprising patients with the least healthy lifestyle (100% smokers, poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet, low level of physical activity), all were non-persistent. Clusters 2 (n = 150) and 4 (n = 146) both comprised patients with intermediate lifestyle behaviors, but differed in terms of persistence (100 and 0%, respectively). Compared with other clusters, the burden of morbidity, cardiovascular score, and healthcare utilization were lower in cluster 1. The healthy adherer effect was only observed in new lipid-lowering drug users of certain profiles. Furthermore, we found that differences in adherence to lifestyle and medication recommendations for CVD prevention influenced morbidity burden and healthcare utilization.

Background Long COVID patients suffer a negative impact on their quality of life, as well as their functioning, productivity or socialization. There is a need to better understand the individual experience and circumstances surrounding these patients. Objective To characterize clinical picture of Long COVID patients and to identify factors associated with quality of life. Methods A secondary data analysis from a randomized clinical trial (RCT) was carried out with 100 Long COVID patients treated by Primary Health Care and residents in the territory of Aragon (northeast of Spain). The main variable of the study was quality of life, evaluated using the SF-36 Questionnaire, in relation to socio-demographic and clinical variables. In addition, ten validated scales were used that contemplated their cognitive, affective, functional and social status, as well as personal constructs. Correlation statistics and linear regression model were calculated. Results Long COVID patients suffer a decrease in their levels of physical and mental health. On the one hand, the higher number of persistent symptoms (b = -0.900, p = 0.008), worse physical functioning (b = 1.587, p = 0.002) and sleep quality (b = -0.538, p = 0.035) are predictors of worse quality of life, physical subscale. On the other hand, higher educational level (b = 13.167, p = 0.017), lower number of persistent symptoms (b = -0.621, p = 0.057) and higher affective affectation (b = -1.402, p<0.001) are predictors of worse quality of life, mental subscale. Conclusion It is necessary to design rehabilitation programs that consider both the physical and mental health of these patients, thus obtaining an improvement in their quality of life.

Aim of study: This research explores consumers’ acceptance and sensory evaluation, and measures the willingness to pay (WTP) for the most important attributes of a locally grown fresh potato variety. Area of study: Aragon, Spain. Material and methods: Data were collected from two experiments. Experiment 1 (shopping stage) explored the product positioning and reveals consumers’ acceptance using three measurements: visual appearance rating, purchase intent, and WTP. Experiment 2 (consumption stage) corresponds to a sensory ranking task (e.g., taste, smell, texture) conducted at home once the local potato was fried. Main results: Consumers positively valued the visual appearance and were willing to purchase the local potato. The higher the ratings of visual appearance, the higher the consumers’ intention to purchase the product. Women and participants who purchased food from supermarkets were more likely to buy the local potato. Conversely, consumers over 55 years old and those who belong to a lower level of household monthly income were willing to pay less for the local potato. After tasting, the participants’ rating of the product remained unchanged; however, there was a negative rating of the odor once the local potato was fried. Research highlights: Potato producers and vendors should consider that consumers associate the local origin label with observable (e.g., appearance of color, shape) and unobservable (e.g., taste, smell, texture) attributes. Therefore, in addition to promoting the local origin and the benefits of purchasing and consuming local food, further consideration should be given to featuring physical quality aspects such as the sensory properties of the food that are important to consumers.

La céramique ibérique à pâte claire et décorée de motifs peints en rouge fut fabriquée par les populations ibériques entre le VIème et la fin du Ier s. av. J.-C. Au IIIème s. av. J.-C., les décors peints de ces céramiques s’enrichirent avec une iconographie associant motifs géométriques, végétaux et figurés, et qui permis de distinguer plusieurs ensembles régionaux, dont le Bas-Aragon. Le Cabezo de Alcalá à Azaila donna son nom au style régional en raison de la richesse du matériel qui y fut découvert. Depuis, d’autres sites ont livré du matériel caractéristique de ce phénomène, sans que les éléments de définition n’aient intégré des aspects autres que l’iconographie.Dans cette étude, la notion de style est mise de côté en faveur de celle de faciès céramique, afin d’intégrer plusieurs aspects d’une étude céramique : la technique, la technologie, la morphologie et l’iconographie. En renouvelant l’approche de ce matériel, il est possible de proposer une actualisation de la définition du faciès céramique du Bas-Aragon entre le IIIème et le Ier s. av. J.-C. Des lots de mobiliers issus de différents contextes permettent d’analyser ces aspects depuis des perspectives différentes. L’atelier de production de céramique du Mas de Moreno à Foz-Calanda est le point de départ de toutes nos observations. Le matériel issu de contextes domestiques permet d’élargir la réflexion à l’échelle régionale avec les sites d’Azaila, d’Alloza, d’Alcorisa et d’Oliete.Certaines spécificités iconographiques permettent d’identifier des particularismes locaux ou régionaux. Un nouveau système de classification adapté à l’étude des déchets de production d’un atelier de poterie a été mis en place en ne retenant que les attributs morphométriques. Toutes les étapes de la chaîne opératoire sont analysées. Différents dossiers, qui portent à la fois sur les acteurs de la production et sur les utilisateurs, permettent d’aborder les dynamiques de constitution, d’évolution et les modalités de distribution
The light-paste and red painted Iberian ceramics was made by Iberian populations between the 6th and the end of the 1st century B.C. During the 3rd century B.C., those ceramics were enriched with geometric, vegetal and figurative patterns, which made it possible to distinguished several regional groups, including the Lower-Aragon. According to the important ceramics discovered in the Cabezo de Alcalá (Azaila), the name of the site was given to the regional style. Since then, other sites have delivered material characteristic of this phenomenon, but the iconography remained the only defining element. In this study, the notion of style will be set aside in favour of “faciès céramique”, in order to integrate different aspects from a ceramic study: technic, technology, morphology and iconography. By renewing this material approach, it is possible to submit an update of the definition of the “faciès céramique” of the Lower-Aragon between the 3rd and the 1st centuries B.C. Some material sets chosen in different contexts make it possible to analyse these aspects from different perspectives. The Mas de Moreno (Foz-Calanda) workshop is the start of our investigation. The material from domestic contexts enable to extend the reflection on a regional scale with the sites of Azaila, Alloza, Alcorisa and Oliete. Some iconographic specificities enable to identify local or regional particularities. A new classification system adapted to the study of production waste from a pottery workshop was implemented by retaining only the morphometric attributes. All the stages of the “chaîne opératoire” are analyzed. Various files, which relate both to production players and to users, open discussions about the dynamics of constitution, development and distribution methods

This study analyses the names of places and people of diverse origins collected from the documents which outline the territory from the mouth of the river Ebro (running into the sea) in Catalonia, and the adjacent part of the Aragon strip. These place names and anthroponyms are based on Latin onomastics, influenced by the Arabization of the Iberian Peninsula which occurred in the eighth century and the subsequent cultural and linguistic Catalanization. It is possible to observe that the primitive Latin element is evident in names of Mozarabic origin, and that there are many Arab, and some Hebrew elements, which are the result of the presence of these two cultures during the Middle Ages in our territory. The Catalan element – which makes up the majority – comes from the medieval Christian repopulation carried out during the reign of Count Ramon Berenguer IV in the mid-twelfth century. It should be noted that, with Catalan, some elements of the pre-Roman substrate and Germanic superstrate were also introduced into the proper names.