Publications by authors named "Jilberto Zamora-Saa"

Background. Aim of our study was to measure the first responses to hypobaric hypoxia: changes in ventilation minute, heart rate, and hemoglobin saturation which are important parameters involved in the health of mine-workers at high-altitude. Material and Methods.

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This study reviews the current method for assessing exposure to chemical contaminants at high altitude, which is based on the use of Threshold Limit Values (TLV). These TLVs were originally established for work performed at sea level, for 8-hour shifts over a 40-hour work week. Our study analyzes the problem for a specific group of Chilean miners working at altitudes above 3000, and for shifts of up to 12 hours a day.

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Gamification is known to enhance users' participation in education and research projects that follow the citizen science paradigm. The Cosmic Ray Extremely Distributed Observatory (CREDO) experiment is designed for the large-scale study of various radiation forms that continuously reach the Earth from space, collectively known as cosmic rays. The CREDO Detector app relies on a network of involved users and is now working worldwide across phones and other CMOS sensor-equipped devices.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Jilberto Zamora-Saa"

  • - Jilberto Zamora-Saa's research primarily focuses on the health and safety of workers in high-altitude underground mining environments, examining the physiological effects of hypobaric hypoxia and toxicological risks that may arise due to exposure to chemical contaminants.
  • - In his 2022 study, Zamora-Saa investigated the initial responses of mine-workers to low atmospheric pressure, measuring vital health parameters such as ventilation rates, heart rate, and hemoglobin saturation that are crucial for maintaining worker safety in extreme conditions.
  • - Additionally, he has contributed to citizen science through the CREDO experiment, developing a CNN-based classifier that aids in the large-scale study of cosmic rays, leveraging gamification to enhance public participation in scientific research.