La evolución del decomiso: ¿hacia un sistema de extinción de dominio?

El decomiso, históricamente relegado a un papel secundario, ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en un instrumento clave en la estrategia político‐criminal contra la delincuencia, especialmente la económica. Su regulación ha experimentado una progresiva expansión, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, con el objetivo de impedir que el delito resulte rentable. En España, distintas reformas legales han ampliado su alcance, generando un intenso debate sobre su naturaleza jurídica y sus límites constitucionales. Este estudio examina su evolución histórica y su configuración actual, con especial atención al decomiso ampliado, para determinar si este desarrollo normativo y jurisprudencial tiende hacia modelos autónomos como el de extinción de dominio. Forfeiture, historically relegated to a secondary role, has evolved into a key instrument in the political‐criminal strategy against crime, particularly economic crime. Its regulation has undergone a progressive expansion at both national and international levels, aiming to prevent crime from being profitable. In Spain, legislative reforms have broadened its scope, sparking intense debate regarding its legal nature and constitutional limits. This study examines its historical evolution and current legal framework, with a particular focus on extended forfeiture, to determine whether its normative and jurisprudential development tends toward autonomous models such as «extinción de dominio

Fístulas arteriovenosas endovasculares. Una nueva opción para los pacientes en hemodiálisis.

Compendi d'articlesLa tesis doctoral gira en torno a los resultados obtenido con la utilización de un nuevo sistema endovascular para la realización de fístulas arteriovenosas en los pacientes en hemodiálisis. Se trata de una tesis por compendio de publicaciones en la que se han incluido un total de 4 publicaciones. Una de ellas se trata de un estudio prospectivo descriptivo de los resultados obtenidos durante el primer año de seguimiento tras su realización. Otro de ellos compara prospectivamente los resultados de estas fistulas endovasculares con fistulas realizadas de manera quirúrgica a lo largo de un año tras su realización. El tercero se trata de una revisión sistemática de la literatura en la que se observa la disparidad de género que se encuentran en la utilización de estos dispositivos a pesar de tratarse de métodos novedosos y el último de ellos es un caso clínico que ejemplifica los beneficios que podrían tener dichos sistemas mínimamente invasivos.The doctoral thesis focuses on the results obtained using a new endovascular system to create arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients. It is a thesis by a compendium of publications, which includes four papers. One of them is a prospective descriptive study of the outcomes during the first year of follow-up after the procedure. Another is a prospective comparison of the results of these endovascular fistulas versus surgically created fistulas over a one-year follow-up period. The third is a systematic review of the literature, highlighting the gender disparity observed in the use of these devices, despite being innovative methods. The final publication is a clinical case that illustrates the potential benefits of these minimally invasive systems.Programa de Doctorat en Cièncie

“Afrotopías”: identidad africana ante el desafío de la violencia. Consideraciones desde la ética cordial y la crítica política de la resistencia.

Las dinámicas sociales africanas están ganando nuevos impulsos a medida que la sociedad civil ensancha sus horizontes gracias a la confluencia de varios factores: el despertar tardío de muchos africanos, especialmente jóvenes, de la gran noche del colonialismo; los mecanismos de la globalización que impregnan cada vez más los espacios africanos con contenidos disruptivos; la crisis política en todo el continente de las narrativas de las independencias secuestradas por élites locales; la recuperación simbólica identitaria de los recursos religiosos, étnicos y culturales; el progresivo aumento de referentes intelectuales y la cada vez más capaz, sólida e influyente academia africana. Todo ello está poniendo al continente africano en un proceso desafiante de redefinición, tomada de conciencia y proyección constructiva del futuro. En las raíces autóctonas se encuentran elementos preciosos para que esta tarea pueda llevarse a cabo poniendo en primer lugar el reconocimiento de las personas y los pueblos de África, leyendo la experiencia y la tradición de occidente para aprender de ella y superarla en humanidad, acogiendo en esta construcción de lo propio los esfuerzos del Sur Global, de la subalternidad y del reto permanente de una medida de humanidad que esté a la altura de nuestro tiempo convulso. Esta investigación propone bases morales para construir una identidad africana decolonial desde la filosofía moral y la hermenéutica crítica: desde el lugar de más abajo, desde las víctimas, desde la cordialidad ubuntuista, desde la resistencia política a la sumisión y a las nuevas esclavitudes, desde la creatividad que nace de la aceptación humilde e incondicional de quien se es, de la historia vivida y la herencia recibida, pero en camino hacia una plenitud en humanidad capaz de hablar en el mundo global en el que se realizan los proyectos vitales. El análisis crítico de la violencia y el pluralismo radical aportan las claves más originales de esta investigación.The way in which Africa currently defines itself has changed substantially since the early years of independence. African societies are consolidating thanks to a greater awareness of citizenship brought about by a self-inscription of identity that is gradually overcoming the ideological resources, obstacles of a psychosocial nature, imposed on the structures built by colonial violence. The mechanisms of globalisation are increasingly permeating African spaces with disruptive content, contributing to a political crisis that is permeating the entire continent. The narratives of independence hijacked by local elites are being called into question, while a symbolic recovery of identity is taking place based on religious, ethnic and cultural resources. At the same time, there is an increase in intellectual role models and an increasingly capable, solid and influential African academia. This research project is part of this challenging effort of redefinition, of raising awareness and of constructive projection of the future by the Global South. It aims to take advantage of precious elements of indigenous African roots in dialogue with Western perspectives, to offer light in this task, putting the recognition of the people and the peoples of Africa first. From the perspective of a measure of humanity that is equal to our turbulent times, moral bases are proposed for constructing a decolonial African identity based on moral philosophy and critical hermeneutics: the lowest place, the perspective of the victims, ubuntuist cordiality, political resistance to submission and to the new forms of slavery, creativity born of the humble and unconditional acceptance of who one is, one's and the inheritance received, are elements that are brought into play in the search for a fulfilment in humanity that can speak in the global world in which life projects are realised. The critical analysis of the dimensions of violence and radical pluralism provide the most original keys.Programa de Doctorat en Ètica i Democràci

Block-based single-pixel imaging by means of the Talbot effect

Block-based single-pixel imaging (SPI) systems use multiple detectors of a focal plane array to create highly parallel extensions of a single-pixel camera. This Letter presents what we believe to be a new approach for parallel single-pixel imaging that leverages the Talbot effect to scan an object with a short sequence of periodic light patterns encoded on a digital micromirror device (DMD). The unit cell of each periodic pattern corresponds to a Walsh–Hadamard (WH) matrix of low dimension. To separately collect the light from each unit cell, we implement an array of bucket detectors using multiple pixels of a conventional camera. The object image is then reconstructed by applying parallel single-pixel imaging algorithms. Our system improves spatial resolution and the frame rate while eliminating the need for optical elements between the DMD and the object. Simulations and experiments with two optical setups are presented and analyzed

Development of Thin Film Layers for Solar Cells through Advanced Deposition Methods

Doctorat internacionalThis doctoral thesis explores the development of thin-film layers for photovoltaic devices using advanced deposition techniques. It encompasses three different chapters. The first work advanced NiOx thin-film development using spatial atomic layer deposition (SALD) using a novel precursor. The second project focused on antimony chalcogenides, particularly Sb₂Se₃. A two-step synthesis combining electroplating and selenization was used to fabricate the first Sb₂Se₃-based devices on ceramic substrates. To overcome limitations in device fabrication methods at laboratory scale, in the third chapter a low-temperature, non-vacuum metal deposition process was developed, enabling functional devices without high-vacuum equipment. This thesis bridges fundamental research and application, contributing new methods for scalable, efficient, and integration-ready solar technologies.Programa de Doctorat en Cièncie

Homogenous catalysis by molybdenum sulfide clusters and the study of their sulfur-centered mechanisms

Doctorat internacionalThe present doctoral thesis is included within the homogenous catalysis field. A comprehensive study has been conducted on the catalytic activity of molybdenum sulfide cluster compounds coordinated with nitrogen-donor ligands. First, the synthesis of a novel compound containing the ethylenediamine ligand was optimized and characterized using classical spectrometric and spectroscopic techniques. Additionally, the crystalline structure of this complex was determined through single-crystal analysis using electron diffraction techniques. The catalytic activity of molybdenum clusters with the Mo3S4 unit was investigated in C–C coupling reactions for the production of esters, sulfoxide hydrogenation to obtain sulfides, and the methanolysis of hydrosilanes for the synthesis of methoxysilanes and hydrogen. Kinetic studies and control experiments demonstrated that these transformations occur via sulfur atoms, enabling an in-depth investigation of the reaction mechanisms. Finally, using DFT techniques, the reaction mechanisms for sulfoxide hydrogenation and methanolysis were elucidated based on experimental evidence obtained.Programa de Doctorat en Cièncie

Marketing Plan of Camins Centro de Psicologia

Treball Final de Grau en Administració d'Empreses. Codi: AE1049. Curs 2024/2025Psicología Camins is a psychological care center located in the center of the city of Castellón and specializes in offering psychology and speech therapy services to all ages. Through its philosophy focused on close and professional accompaniment, its value proposition is based on the commitment, specialization and closeness of each person who makes up this company, allowing it to offer an intervention adjusted to the specific needs of each person. The current social context presents a sustained growth in the demand for psychological services, motivated by the increase in awareness of mental health and crisis situations such as the last pandemic. This scenario is a great opportunity for centres such as Camins, as it has a varied range of services adapted to each person. In addition, at the territorial level, a significant need for psychological care has been detected in rural areas of the interior of Castellón, where the supply of professionals is scarce and in many areas non-existent, which has led the center to consider taking psychology to regions at risk of depopulation. Among the threats, the growing competition in the sector and the constant need for professional updating are identified, which implies high costs in training and continuous improvement. Camins has also detected significant shortcomings in access to mental health in rural environments, so the company proposes a series of objectives, such as opening up a market in five towns in the region, increasing the number of services by 20% compared to the previous period, which will be carried out through actions such as the organisation of free presentation days in the target villages. Among the most relevant strengths of the company is its strategic location in the city center and its team of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in the sector. As a weakness, the limitation of current human resources is pointed out, which can make it difficult to meet new demands if the team is not reinforced. Camins establishes as strategic priority objectives to open the market in at least five towns in the Alto Mijares region during the first year of this territorial expansion, improve the loyalty of current customers through complementary services such as discounted session vouchers and post-service follow-ups. Another goal is to achieve a customer satisfaction level of 85%, measured through post-session assessment questionnaires, and to expand the team by hiring a new psychologist. To achieve these objectives, Camins will apply various strategies, the market penetration strategy (Ansoff) will be focused on increasing the contracting of services within the current market, the market expansion strategy is aimed at bringing Camins services to the inland regions of Castellón, starting with the Alto Mijares area. A differentiation strategy will also be carried out, based on offering additional valuable services, such as follow-up and personalized attention reinforcing the customer experience and a niche strategy focused mainly on the elderly in rural populations. All these strategies will take the form of a series of actions organised into three axes: service, price and communication. In terms of service, actions have been designed such as the design of a quality questionnaire to measure customer satisfaction, post-service follow-up and the hiring of a new psychologist have also been implemented. As for the price, actions have been carried out such as the creation of vouchers for discounted sessions and promotions for loyalty or recommendation. And in terms of communication actions, the website has been redesigned, in addition to energizing the company's social networks and free conferences have been organized in the target towns to publicize the services and generate confidence in the new areas of action

Inclusive Research for an Inclusive University: Analysing the Investiguem Programme Experience

Background An increasing number of Spanish universities have been promoting post-compulsory education for the social and occupational inclusion of young people with intellectual, developmental and/or autism spectrum disabilities. In this study, we critically analysed Investiguem, an inclusive research training programme developed at a Spanish university. This analysis was driven by a twofold aim: to assess the impact of the programme as a transformative endeavour for participants and to analyse the tension-related effects of the programme on university research cultures, policies and practices. Methods Methodologically, this study was a programme evaluation. Findings The results revealed substantial changes in participating students in terms of the personal, social and research competencies that they acquired. They also became empowered, gained self-determination, actively participated in all phases of research and developed greater independence and autonomy. Researchers involved in the programme reported changes in the questioning of their roles and positioning as researchers, the ethics and usefulness of research, accessibility and trust in young individuals. Conclusions The findings provide practical implications based on a counter-hegemonic model of inclusive research uncovered elements that put a strain on research cultures, practices and policies to improve them.Funding for open access charge: CRUE-Universitat Jaume

Synthesis and biological evaluation of new cis-restricted triazole analogues of combretastatin A-4

The natural products combretastatins A-1 and A-4 are potent antimitotic and vascular-disrupting agents through their binding at the colchicine site in tubulin. However, these compounds suffer from a low water solubility and a tendency to isomerize to the inactive trans stilbenes. In this study, we have prepared a series of 18 cis-restricted triazole analogues of combretastatin A-4 (CA-4), maintaining, in all cases, the 3,4,5-trimethoxy phenyl ring A, with the aim of investigating the substitution pattern on the B-ring in a systematic way. To this end, cytotoxic activities of the cis-restricted analogues of CA-4 prepared were determined in two tumor cell lines, namely, HT-29 and A-549, as well as in the non-tumor cell line HEK-293, to pre-evaluate the selectivity profile of the compounds for the tumor cell lines. The main conclusion was the essential presence of methoxyl or ethoxyl groups at the para position of the B-ring in order to obtain good antitumor activities. Thus, the more active compounds in our study displayed IC50 values in the nanomolar range for the tumor cell lines but not for the normal cells. Consequently, these triazole analogues of CA-4 could serve as promising alternatives to the natural product, although further studies about their biological activity are essential in order to fully determine their viability as therapeutic agents in the treatment of cancer

As câmaras municipais e a festa régia no contexto da monarquia espanhola: sociabilidade e ornamentação no século XVIII

El presente texto aborda el papel de los cabildos municipales en la monarquía española durante la Edad Moderna, tratando tanto su papel como organizadores de las fiestas regias políticas, en entradas triunfales y proclamaciones reales, como aquellos adornos que se encargaban para el edificio del ayuntamiento y los espacios de sociabilidad del cabildo municipal con motivo de dichos festejos. El texto planteará de forma genérica este papel organizativo, distinguiendo las particularidades en los diferentes reinos y virreinatos de la monarquía española, para centrarse en algunos casos específicos en las ciudades de Madrid, Valencia y México.This text explores the role of the municipal councils in the Spanish monarchy during the Early Modern period, focusing on their role as organizers of royal political festivities, including triumphal entries and royal proclamations. It also examines the decorations commissioned for town hall buildings and the social spaces of municipal councils during these celebrations. The text provides a general overview of this organizational role, highlighting differences across the various kingdoms and viceroyalties of the Spanish monarchy, which specific case studies from Madrid, Valencia, and Mexico City.Este texto aborda o papel das câmaras municipais no contexto da monarquia espanhola durante a Idade Moderna, no que diz respeito a sua função tanto na organização das festas políticas reais, das entradas triunfais e das proclamações reais quanto na toma de decisões relativas aos adornos encomendados para os prédios e espaços de sociabilidade das câmaras por ocasião das celebrações em pauta. O artigo apresentará este papel organizativo de forma geral, distinguindo as particularidades nos diferentes reinos e vice-reinos da monarquia espanhola, para colocar em foco alguns casos específicos das cidades de Madri, Valência e México