An Analysis of Motivations and Typologies for the Consumption of Prostitution as Perceived by a Young Spanish Sample

Abstract: Our study addresses prostitution as a phenomenon linked to the feminization of poverty, the exploitation of women, and gender inequality, highlighting the role of male demand in its perpetuation. Spain is positioned as one of the main destinations for prostitution, with a high incidence of men paying for sex, normalizing this practice. Male motivations, classified in categories such as loneliness, risk attraction, domination, and validation of masculinity, reinforce objectification and violence against women. The aim of this study is to explore the different motivational typologies of prostitution consumption perceived by the Spanish population, as well as the perceived differences between men and women with respect to these typologies. With a sample of 198 young Spaniards (57.1% female, M = 22.5 years), we used the Motives for Prostitution Consumption Scale (MCP). Factor analyses identified two main factors: experimentation and attraction to the forbidden and sexual needs, satisfaction, and companionship, consistent with previous typologies in the literature. Results revealed that women perceive control and dominance as predominant motivations, while men emphasize sexual and affective needs. The MPC demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency indices (α ≥ 0.70) and the ability to discriminate between groups with different perceptions of the motivations of women and men. Limitations include a predominantly young university sample and the need for further validation with more diverse populations. The study reinforces the importance of analyzing male motivations for prostitution use in order to design educational strategies to promote gender equality and reduce prostitution

For a comic travel journalism. A case study: Viajes dibujados(2018)

El periodismo cómic es una de las tendencias del noveno arte que está ganando importancia dentro de los estudios académicos en narrativa gráfica. Sin embargo, el concepto de viaje, inherente al del reporterismo, no ha sido tan estudiado por parte de la academia. De ahí surge la voluntad de plantearse el estudio sobre la existencia de un periodismo cómic de viajes como una extensión de esa especialización periodística. Para ello se ha utilizado una metodología de estudio de caso de carácter cualitativa analizando el volumen Viajes dibujados(2018) publicado como un monográfico de la revista de viajes especializada Altaïr Magazine. Tras la aplicación de un marco teórico para ver las confluencias del periodismo cómic con el periodismo de viajes escrito, se muestra como hay rasgos que apuntan que hay elementos que indican que dicha especialización se traslada también al mundo del cómic. Se corrobora el punto de partida de esta investigación, el análisis de los rasgos periodísticos de este volumen subrayandola existencia deun periodismo cómic de viajesComic journalism is one of the trends in the ninth art that is gaining importance within academic studies in graphic narrative. However, the concept of travel, inherent to that of reportage, has not been studied as much by the academy. Hence the desire to study the existence of comic travel journalism as an extension of this journalistic specialisation. To do so, a qualitative case study methodology was used to analyse the volume Viajes dibujados(2018) published as a monograph of the specialisedtravel magazine Altaïr Magazine. After applying a theoretical framework to look at the confluences between comic journalism and written travel journalism, it is shown that there are traits that point to elements that indicate that this specialisation is also transferred to the world of comics. The starting point of this research, the analysis of the journalistic features of this volume, is corroborated by underlining the existence of comic travel journalis

Web accessibility for citizens with reduced capacities on science portals: evaluation of MCTIC and Ciência Viva

This investigation aims to study the accessibility of science dissemination web portals, focusing on citizens with some form of disability or limitation. Based on the theoretical framework developed by the Spanish Infoparticipa project and other similar studies that examine Brazil and Portugal, we analyse the two most important science dissemination portals in these two countries. The method is based on the design of a set of indicators that enable access to information by users with various physical limitations or disabilities to be measured, and which are subsequently verified through specific questionnaires. The analysis of the science dissemination portals examined here shows that there is still a deficit in terms of access to science information by all citizens, with the imposition of more specific accessibility rules being desirable

Hippocampal-dependent antidepressant action of the H3 receptor antagonist clobenpropit in a rat model of depression

Background: Histamine is a modulatory neurotransmitter regulating neuronal activity. Antidepressant drugs target modulatory neurotransmitters, thus ultimately regulating glutamatergic transmission and plasticity. Histamine H3 receptor (H3R) antagonists have both pro-cognitive and antidepressant effects; however, the mechanism by which they modulate glutamate transmission is not clear. We measured the effects of the H3R antagonist clobenpropit in the Flinders Sensitive Line (FSL), a rat model of depression with impaired memory and altered glutamatergic transmission. Methods: Behavioral tests included the forced swim test, memory tasks (passive avoidance, novel object recognition tests), and anxiety-related paradigms (novelty suppressed feeding, social interaction, light/dark box tests). Hippocampal protein levels were detected by Western blot. Hippocampal plasticity was studied by in slice field recording of CA3-CA1 long-term synaptic potentiation (LTP), and glutamatergic transmission by whole-cell patch clamp recording of excitatory postsynaptic currents (EPSCs) in CA1 pyramidal neurons. Results: Clobenpropit, administered systemically or directly into the hippocampus, decreased immobility during the forced swim test; systemic injections reversed memory deficits and increased hippocampal GluN2A protein levels. FSL rats displayed anxiety-related behaviors not affected by clobenpropit treatment. Clobenpropit enhanced hippocampal plasticity, but did not affect EPSCs. H1R and H2R antagonists prevented the clobenpropit-induced increase in LTP and, injected locally into the hippocampus, blocked clobenpropit’s effect in the forced swim test. Conclusions: Clobenpropit’s antidepressant effects and the enhanced synaptic plasticity require hippocampal H1R and H2R activation, suggesting that clobenpropit acts through disinhibition of histamine release. Clobenpropit reverses memory deficits and increases hippocampal GluN2A expression without modifying anxiety-related phenotypes or EPSCs in CA1 pyramidal neurons

El asalto de las cenizas ¿escrituras inapropiadas/bles?

El texto explora el poder de las palabras y su relación con la política y el feminismo, destacando que las palabras no son meras representaciones, sino que llevan consigo historias y luchas. Propone que la escritura es un acto político que puede desafiar las normas establecidas y cuestionar las identidades; distingue entre feminismos que buscan deshacer y transgredir, y aquellos que se conforman a la institucionalidad; y aboga por una política de la lengua que desautomatice las expectativas sociales y desafíe las narrativas dominantes, proponiendo la idea de "escrituras inapropiables" que no encajan en categorías predefinidas. Critica la tendencia a reducir el feminismo a un discurso de derechos que puede ser asimilado por el Estado, sugiriendo que esto puede limitar la imaginación política. La opacidad en el lenguaje es presentada como una forma de resistencia, permitiendo explorar lo que se ha reprimido y lo que no se puede expresar fácilmente. Y plantea la posibilidad de que las "cenizas" de las palabras, tanto de las vivas como de las muertas, puedan liberar nuevas formas de expresión y resistencia en el ámbito feminista

Incidencia de la tecnología en la violencia filio-parental: Una revisión sistemática

Promover el bienestar para todos a lo largo de la vida es uno de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la Agenda 2030 de las Naciones Unidas. El uso inadecuado de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC), el abuso de las redes sociales, el uso excesivo de dispositivos electrónicos, el consumo de contenido inapropiado y la exposición a contenidos violentos, entre otros, puede tener un impacto negativo en las relaciones familiares, llegando incluso a generar Violencia Filio-Parental (VFP). Esta problemática atenta directamente contra el logro de dicho objetivo, siendo imperativo analizarla para avanzar en su resolución. Con el fin de responder a este objetivo, en el presente estudio se desarrolla una revisión sistemática de la literatura para explorar la relación entre el uso de las TIC y la VFP. La metodología de investigación adopta las directrices PRISMA con un alcance temporal de búsqueda que abarca desde julio de 2022 hasta marzo de 2024. Las bases de datos empleadas fueron Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Worldcat, PubMed, PubPsych y Dialnet. Después de un proceso de filtrado entre 1.706 documentos, se identifican 16 estudios que abordan simultáneamente los dos conceptos proponiendo que los adolescentes son un grupo en el que el empleo de las TIC tiene mayor riesgo de desencadenar conductas problemáticas en el ámbito familiar. Se sugiere la formulación de las propuestas de intervención integrando un servicio preventivo y de sensibilización para el uso adecuado de las TIC donde la educomunicación desempeña un papel fundamental.The incidence of technology on child to parent violence: A systematic review. Promoting well-being for all throughout life is one of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The inappropriate use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), the abuse of social networks, the excessive use of electronic devices, the consumption of inappropriate content and exposure to violent content can have a negative impact on family relationships, even generating Child-to- Parent Violence (CPV). This problem directly undermines the achievement of this objective, and it is imperative to analyse it in order to make progress in its resolution. In order to respond to this objective, this study develops a systematic review of the literature to explore the relationship between the use of ICTs and CPV. The research methodology adopts the PRISMA guidelines with a temporal scope of search from July 2022 to March 2024. The databases used were Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Worldcat, PubMed, PubPsych and Dialnet. After a filtering process among 1706 documents, 16 studies were identified that simultaneously address the two concepts, proposing that adolescents are a group in which the use of ICT has a higher risk of triggering problematic behaviors in the family environment. The formulation of intervention proposals is suggested, integrating a preventive and awareness-raising service for the appropriate use of ICTs in which educommunication plays a fundamental role

Comparativa entre plantillas 3D y convencionales en pie plano adulto: Propuesta de estudio

Se propone un estudio que tiene como objetivo comparar la eficacia de las plantillas ortopédicas personalizadas, diseñadas mediante impresión 3D y las tradicionales elaboradas manualmente, en la mejora de la calidad de vida de adultos con pie plano. Se evaluarán diferentes aspectos como el dolor, la satisfacción y la funcionalidad en una población de 60 participantes (30 por grupo) a lo largo de 12 meses. Se utilizarán escalas validadas, como la EVA (Escala Visual Analógica), y el cuestionario SF-36 para medir la calidad de vida. Se esperaA study is proposed with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of custom orthopedic insoles, designed through 3D printing, and traditional insoles made manually, in improving the quality of life of adults with flat feet. Different aspects such as pain, satisfaction, and functionality will be evaluated in a population of 60 participants (30 per group) over 12 months. Validated scales, such as the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), and the SF-36 questionnaire will be used to measure quality of life. It is expected to determine which of the two types of insoles has a greater positive impact on the patients

Charo Marcos, periodista, creadora de Kloshletter: “Es importantísima la forma en la que entro en el buzón de correo de la gente, tengo que intentar satisfacer al lector que no sabe nada y al que ya ha visto las noticias”

Charo Marcos es fundadora del boletín Kloshletter, del pódcast AM y cocreadora de los pódcasts Geopolítica Pop y Geopolis.​ En 2022 fue galardonada con el premio Blasillo de Huesca al ingenio español en internet. Charo estudió periodismo en la Universidad de Navarra e inició su carrera profesional en La Razóny Antena 3. Después pasó siete años en elmundo.es y ocho dirigiendo el equipo de informativos de RTVE.es. En 2015 se unió a la agenciaProdigioso Volcán donde, entre otros cometidos, coordinó ‘No me cuentes cuentos’ que recoge los relatos infantiles de cien mujeres españolas. Charo imparte docencia en el Máster en Innovación en Periodismo. “Los medios tienen que bajarse del pedestal en el que se encuentran”, afirma en esta entrevista

Intervalence Charge Transfer and Exothermic and Isoenergetic Symmetry Breaking Charge Separation in Far-Red Capturing Zinc Phthalocyanine Dimers

Orientation and distance-dependent intervalence charge transfer phenomenon is demonstrated in far-red capturing zinc phthalocyanine dimers connected by a bis-acetylene-phenyl π-spacer (ortho, meta, or para positions) upon oxidizing one of the phthalocyanine rings, resulting in split oxidation waves and a new optical transition in the near-infrared region. Optical studies initially probed the symmetry-breaking charge separation events in these dimers wherein solvent polarity-dependent quenching was witnessed. Interestingly, efficient quenching in nonpolar toluene was also seen for the ortho-dimer. Free-energy calculations supported symmetry-breaking charge separation in polar solvents and the ortho-dimer even in nonpolar solvents under isoenergetic (endothermic by ~40 mV) conditions. Molecular electrostatic potential maps generated on DFT-optimized structures revealed quadrupolar charge transfer states, more so in polar media. The time-dependent DFT calculations revealed the conversion of the quadrupolar charge transfer states to bipolar charge-separated states from different singlet-singlet excitations. Femtosecond transient absorption studies covering broad temporal and spatial scales provided evidence for the charge separation process, including that for the ortho-dimer in toluene, where an isoenergetic process was predicted. The charge-separated states lasted for 200-500 ps depending upon dimer linkage. These unprecedented findings reveal the potential applications of the investigated phthalocyanine dimers in energy harvesting, photocatalytic, and pertinent optoelectronic applications