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The aim of this study was to determine the concordance between the estimates of three low-cost and one high-cost electrical bioimpedance equipment (BIA) in classical and contemporary dancers. Participation in the study included 28 subjects (15 men and 13 women) 18 to 35 years old, who perform classical and/or modern dance, thrice weekly, from 60 to 120 min per session, for 10 years or more. Those who presented any disease, consumed drugs, supplements or multivitamins; had prostheses, surgical metal parts or pacemakers, had problems maintaining the correct anatomical positions for taking measurements, and pregnant women were excluded. Their body composition was determined with 3 low-cost BIA equipment (OMRON HBF-306C, SKULPT CHISEL and BEURER BF 1000) and one high-cost equipment (SECA mBCA 515). The results indicated that in men, SKULTP in its “complete” modality had the highest agreement with SECA (CCC=0.73, 95% CI=0.46–0.88) for body fat percentage (%BF); in women, OMRON in its “normal” modality had the highest agreement with SECA (CCC=0.85, 95% CI=0.62–0.94) for %BF; while BEURER had poor concordances (CCC=0.86–0.03) for the rest of the estimates in its different modalities, in both sexes. It is concluded that the lower cost equipment (SKULPT and OMRON) were the most consistent with SECA for %BF in normal weight dancers. BEURER had the lowest agreements with SECA, in all its modalities, as well as inconsistent estimates for all parameters. Therefore, there was no relationship between the cost of the low-cost impedance equipment and its agreement with those of a high-cost one.

En el presente trabajo se desarrollará el estudio de investigación para la implementación de una planta productora de paté y bebida de extracto de almendra; propuesta que surge frente al crecimiento del consumo de productos saludables y mayor concientización sobre tener una alimentación sana. Por lo tanto, se determinó la viabilidad de mercado, tecnología, económica y financiera para la instalación de una planta productora de dichos productos. Primero, se delimitó el mercado potencial según nivel socioeconómico (A y B) y estilo de vida (saludable), cuantificando la demanda en 151 442 empaques y 25 210 botellas para el 2025. Considerando este mercado y los productos sustitutos, se definió como estrategia comercializar en tiendas de productos orgánicos y supermercados, con apoyo de impulsadoras. Después, se determinó la localización para la planta considerando: cercanía del mercado objetivo, disponibilidad de mano de obra, costo de energía eléctrica e hídrica, costo de alquiler, cercanía a los puntos de venta y al puerto. Como resultado, se escogió la provincia constitucional del Callao. En adición, se concluyó que el tamaño de planta está delimitado por el tamaño de mercado (paté: 151 443 envases y bebida: 25 211 botellas anuales) el cual se puede abastecer sin dificultades, pues la capacidad de planta es superior (Paté: 1 152 059 envases y Bebida: 246 053 bebidas anuales). Asimismo, se determinó que es necesario una distribución de productos diaria debido su naturaleza, la cual impide prolongados almacenamientos. Finalmente, se requiere una inversión de S/562 311, la cual será financiada en 59,30% y la diferencia, por accionistas. Asimismo, se obtuvo un COK de 23,46% generando un VAN financiero de S/336 105 y TIR de 63,08%. Tras la evaluación financiera, se concluyó que se contará con la capacidad para obtener ganancias y poder cancelar las deudas dentro de los periodos establecidos. This essay shows a research study for an almond extract pate and drink factory implementation; this proposal emerges as an alternative to the current growth in: consumption of healthy products and awareness in having a healthier diet. Therefore, the market, technology, economic and financial viability were determined for the installation of the plant. Likewise, the potential market was delimited based on socioeconomic level (A and B) and healthy lifestyle, quantifying the project’s demand in 151 442 packets and 25 210 bottles by 2025. Accordingly, to the market’s supply, it was defined as a marketing strategy to offer the products in organic and healthy stores and supermarkets with the support of dedicated salespersons. Within the target market, the location for the plant’s installation was determined, taking into consideration various factors: target market, sales points and ports’ proximity, labor availability and electricity, water and renting costs. Consequently, Callao’s district, would be the ideal option. It was concluded that the plant’s capacity will be delimited by the market size (Pate: 151 443 packs and Drink: 25 211 bottles annually) which can be supplied, because the plant’s maximum capacity is higher (Pate: 1 152 059 packs and Drink: 246 053 bottles annually). In addition, it is necessary to have a daily distribution of finished products due to its perishable nature, which prevents from a prolonged storage. Finally, an investment of 562 311 PEN is required, which will be financed by 59,30% (333 450,80 PEN), while the difference will be contributed by the shareholders. Likewise, a COK of 23,46% was obtained, generating a financial NPV of 336 105 PEN and an IRR of 63,08%. It should be noted that, after the income’s statements and financial ratios evaluation, the company will obtain profits and be able to cancel its debts within the established periods.

Supplemental material, sj-pptx-1-inv-10.1177_15569845221138268 for Miniature Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Banding in Neonates (MINI-MICS): A Novel Technique by Alejandro Quintero Gómez, Eric E. Vinck, Sharoon Suárez, Jorge A. Zapata, Maria F. Colorado, Juan C. Rendón, José J. Escobar, Juan Espinal and Mark Hazekamp in Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

El presente plan de negocios desarrolla una alternativa de inversión que busca satisfacer la necesidad de alimentación y esparcimiento fuera del hogar. Este proyecto se enfoca en la producción y venta de las mejores hamburguesas, de excelente sabor y calidad junto con un servicio empático y rápido, enmarcado en un local estratégicamente ubicado en el distrito de Miraflores y ambientado de manera innovadora con una temática de competencia automovilística.

Resumen En el departamento del Quindío se evidencia en los resultados de las Pruebas Saber de grado 3° y 5° que los estudiantes presentan diversas dificultades en matemáticas, una de las causas es enfrentarse a la resolución de problemas. Esto se debe a que muchos docentes en ocasiones dan poca trascendencia a procesos como la visualización, que contribuye al desarrollo de una comprensión más profunda y significativa tanto de las ideas matemáticas, así como de las relaciones entre los conceptos matemáticos. En otros casos, desconocen el potencial que poseen los ambientes de aprendizaje y la integración de las TIC, que hacen trascender el aula física, enriqueciéndola con nuevas alternativas pedagógicas y dando a los estudiantes experiencias significativas y mejores oportunidades de aprendizaje. La investigación se desarrolló bajo una metodología cualitativa de tipo interpretativa cuyo objetivo fue analizar incidencias de los procesos de visualización apoyados con ambientes TIC en la resolución de problemas de matemáticas por estudiantes de la educación básica primaria. Se encontró mediante el uso de software educativo que la visualización juega un papel muy importante en cuanto a los estilos de resolución de problemas de los estudiantes de acuerdo a la categorización de las tareas propuestas. Abstract In the department of Quindío, it is evident from the results of the 3rd and 5th grade Saber Tests that students present various difficulties in mathematics, one of the causes being problem solving. This is due to the fact that many teachers sometimes give little importance to processes such as visualization, which contributes to the development of a deeper and more meaningful understanding of both mathematical ideas and the relationships between mathematical concepts. Alternatively, in other cases, they are unaware of the potential of learning environments and the integration of ICTs that transcend the physical classroom, enriching it with new pedagogical alternatives and giving students meaningful experiences and better learning opportunities. This research was developed under an interpretative qualitative methodology whose objective was to analyze the impact of visualization processes supported by ICT environments on the resolution of mathematics problems by students in primary education. It was found through the use of educational software that visualization plays a very important role in terms of students’ problem-solving styles according to the categorization of the proposed tasks. Resumo No departamento de Quindío, é evidenciado nos resultados dos testes do Saber de 3ª e 5ª séries que os alunos apresentam várias dificuldades em matemática, uma das causas é enfrentar a resolução de problemas. Isso ocorre porque muitos professores às vezes dão pouca importância a processos como a visualização, o que contribui para o desenvolvimento de um entendimento mais profundo e significativo das idéias matemáticas e das relações entre os conceitos matemáticos. Ou, em outros casos, eles não conhecem o potencial dos ambientes de aprendizagem e a integração das TICs, que transcendem a sala de aula física, enriquecendo-a com novas alternativas pedagógicas e proporcionando aos alunos experiências significativas e melhores oportunidades de aprendizagem. A pesquisa foi realizada sob uma metodologia qualitativa de tipo interpretativo, cujo objetivo foi analisar incidentes dos processos de visualização suportados em ambientes de TIC na resolução de problemas de matemática por estudantes do ensino fundamental. Foi constatado através do uso do software educacional que a visualização desempenha um papel muito importante em termos de estilos de resolução de problemas dos alunos, de acordo com a categorização das tarefas propostas.