Estreno de las Diosas subterráneas en la sala Xavier Villaurrutia

Las Diosas subterráneas es una propuesta audiovisual de la dramaturga Rocío Carrillo en la que propone el tratamiento de un mito grecolatino para denunciar una realidad en la actual desaparición de personas y, en concreto, de mujeres en México. De manera sorprendente, los espectadores observan el rapto de Penélope, que se entrecruza con el de Luz, siendo ambas arrastradas al mundo subterr´áneo. Mientras tanto, en la superficie, sus familiares las buscan sin descanso

Delving into teen dating violence, gender and health assets in a participatory educational intervention: A mixed methods evaluation

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a prevalent public health problem worldwide. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a participatory educational intervention based on the positive youth development (PYD) and gender-transformative approaches to reduce sexism, machista attitudes and increase adolescents’ skills in solving conflicts through different protective health assets. An explanatory sequential mixed methods study was conducted between October 2019 and March 2020. Firstly, a quantitative analysis was carried out to analyze the change after the intervention in sexism, machista attitudes and personal health assets through pre and post on-line questionnaires. Secondly, a qualitative socio-hermeneutical analysis of audiovisual representations, made by participants using a CinemaVoice process, was performed to explore how conflicts among adolescent couples are constructed and resolved. Our findings showed that the combination of the PYD and gender-transformative approaches has beneficial results in the development of health assets to cope with TDV and the decrease of benevolent sexism in general, as well as hostile sexism and machista attitudes in girls after the intervention. Adolescents also showed a work of deconstruction around the myths of romantic love and gender roles that perpetuate different forms of TDV. This study contributes to the TDV prevention field by providing an innovative participatory educational intervention and a novel mixed methods evaluation for a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the intervention. Results of this study can serve to guide future strategies to promote healthy relationships among adolescents.This work was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness and the Carlos III Health Institute, FEDER and FSE (Reference PI18/00590 and PI18/00544) with the project “Promotion of Gender Violence Protective Assets Among Adolescents and Pre-adolescents”; and the Spanish Ministry of Universities under the grant received from the Programa Nacional de Formación de Profesorado Universitario to the first author (Reference FPU19/00905)

Enhanced catalytic activity of nickel-gold nanoprisms in hydrodesulfurization and reduction of 4-nitrophenol and organic dyes

Nickel nano-prism, containing a very low amount of gold (0.16 wt%) (NiAu NPr), was prepared and its physicochemical properties and surface composition were characterized. The catalytic function of this nano-prism was demonstrated in the hydrodesulfurization of thiophene derivatives and the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and organic dyes. Using this catalyst with 0.53 ppm of Au, quantitative reduction and conversion of 4-NP, methyl orange (MO), methyl red (MR), Rhodamine B (RhB), and methylene blue (MB) were achieved immediately. Furthermore, with the NiAu NPr catalyst containing 16 ppm of Au, 3-methylthiophene, dibenzothiophene (DBT), and 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene (4,6-DMDBT), the three major sulfur-containing organic pollutants from fuel liquids, were transformed and removed efficiently. Our investigation showed that the presence of Au at the ppm level in the catalyst distinctly improves the catalytic performance and that the NiAu nano-prism has higher activity than the Ni nano-prism and homogeneous Au. Characterization of the recycled catalyst showed that its prism-like structure remained mostly stable during the reactions.The authors are grateful to the IASBS Research Council and Alicante University for their support of this work. This work is based upon research funded by Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) under the project no. 4022486. The authors would like to thank the (INSF-Grant number of 4022486), Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (RED2018-102387-T, PID2019-107268 GB-100), and Generalitat Valenciana (IDIFEDER/2021/013) for support of this work

Assessment of N-doped carbon microcapsules-based electrochemical capacitors in different electrolytes

The performance of electrochemical capacitors (ECs) mainly depends on the electrode material and electrolyte. Electrodes are mainly made of carbon materials and organic electrolytes are commonly used in commercial ECs. Environmental concerns have boosted the study of aqueous-based ECs. In this study, nitrogen-doped carbon microcapsules were synthesized by a templating method, obtaining an apparent surface area of 1560 m2 g−1 and a nitrogen content of 5.5 wt%. Such N-doped carbon microcapsules were characterized in a three-electrode configuration to gather information about their electrochemical stability, showing remarkable results in acidic (1 M H2SO4) and neutral (0.5 M Na2SO4) electrolytes. Symmetric ECs based on N-doped carbon microcapsules were assembled and evaluated in both aqueous and organic electrolytes. Ragone plots revealed that N-doped carbon microcapsules-based EC in a neutral electrolyte exhibited good electrochemical performance using an operating voltage of 1.7 V, leading to a capacitance retention (C/C0) of 90% after 10,000 cycles. Additionally, an analogous EC assessed in an organic electrolyte exhibited a noticeable stability compared to that of YP-50F used as electrode material in commercial ECs. The morphology of the carbon materials, as well as the N doping, explain the outstanding performance in the different electrolytes analyzed.This study forms part of the Advanced Materials programme and was supported by MCIN with funding from the European Union NextGenerationEU (PRTR-C17.I1) and by Generalitat Valenciana (MFA/2022/001), DST would like to thank the CIDEGENT 2023 project (Plan GenT) from Generalitat Valenciana (CIDEXG/2023/2) and AEI through the project PID2021–122248OB-I00 (MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, UE)

Analysis of pit craters on asteroids and small bodies: Predictions about the regolith layer and internal structure

In this work, we investigate and compare potential features called pit craters on the surfaces of (951) Gaspra, (243) Ida, (433) Eros, and the Martian moon, Phobos. Pit craters are typically arranges as chains on the surface and appear to be formed by the drainage of overlying loose material into internal voids promoted by fractures, assessing a piece of direct information about the approximate thickness of the regolith layer, and the internal configuration of each small body. Methodologically, we analyzed images taken by Galileo, NEAR Shoemaker, and other Martian rendezvous missions and mapped these geological morphologies across their surfaces. We analyzed pit sizes using Analysis of Variance and looked for correlations in terms of their different intrinsic physical properties. The pit sizes range between 0.034 and 0.971 km and their estimated regolith layers between 100 and 300 m thick for the four bodies. We demonstrated a strong correlation between the mean diameter of these depressions and the density of the body, making possible a linear model to predict the size of pit craters on small bodies to be visited in future missions, such as Deimos or asteroid (16) Psyche. We also proposed an internal fracturing index for these small bodies that shows a strong correlation with each mean body density. The data provided by future missions for different pitted small objects will allow us to validate or reject these models and predictions.L. M. Parro contribution was supported by the “Margarita Salas” postdoctoral grant (Spanish Ministry of University—NextGenerationEU) and by the CIAPOS/2022/066 postdoctoral grant (European Social Fund. Generalitat Valenciana). LMP acknowledges funding by MICINN (Spain) PGC2021, PID2021- 125883NBC21

Mechanistic assessments of acetaldehyde aldol condensation under capillary condensation within defective Zr-MOFs

Chain-growth reactions of light biomolecules are crucial for green chemical processes, among which Guerbet reactions involving acetaldehyde intermediates stand out. This study examines the selective aldol condensation of acetaldehyde towards crotonaldehyde using UiO-66 MOFs modulated with benzoic acid, which highlights the performance over other modulators. Detailed spectroscopic data and DFT simulations reveal unreported catalytically active species. Surface μ1-OH groups are identified as critical active sites for aldol condensation, in synergy with Zr⁴⁺ Lewis acid centers. High selectivity (>90 %) is achieved through the desorption of bound products facilitated by the presence an extended capillary liquid. These findings at low conversion conditions enhance into the understanding of active sites and the capillary effects in defective Zr-MOFs, providing insights for upgrading relevant biomolecules.The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation: project PID2021-122940OB-C33, project PID2021-122940OB-C31 and Basque Government: SUPREN research group with code IT1554-22. We acknowledge the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) for provision of synchrotron radiation facilities under proposal number CH-6737 and CH-6931. We would like to thank Dr. C. Fuller and Dr. D. Chernyshov for assistance and support in using beamline BM01. M.A.O. acknowledges the financial support by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FSE+ (RYC2022-035453-I, PID2020-119116RA-I00), Xunta Distinguished Researcher program (ED431H 2020/21), the Xunta de Galicia (Centro de Investigación do Sistema Universitario de Galicia accreditation 2023–2027, ED431G 2023/03). This research project was made possible through the access granted by the Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) to its supercomputing infrastructure. The supercomputer FinisTerrae III and its permanent data storage system have been funded by the NextGeneration EU 2021 Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia, ICT2021-006904, and also from Programa Operativo Plurirregional de España 2014-2020 of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), ICTS-2019-02-CESGA-3, and from Programa Estatal de Fomento de la Investigación Científica y Técnica de Excelencia del Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2013–2016 (1) Subprograma estatal de infraestructuras científicas y técnicas y equipamiento of ERDF, CESG15-DE-3114

Chitin and chitosan quantification in fungal cell wall via Raman spectroscopy

Investigation of cell wall composition is necessary to understand the interactions between fungi and the environment as it is the external layer exposed to stimuli and detected by other organisms. Pochonia chlamydosporia and Akanthomyces lecanii, two fungal species living in the soil and infecting nematodes and insects, exhibit endophytic interactions with various plant species. Determination of cell wall composition is essential to understand the mechanisms underlying these interactions. Therefore, in this study, for the first time, we assessed the relative amounts of chitin and chitosan in the cell walls of P. chlamydosporia (PC123) and A. lecanii (69NZ, 85SCT, 126KNY, and 447SAF) via Raman spectroscopy. The isolate with the highest chitosan percentage was 69NZ, followed by 85SCT, PC123, 447SAF, and 126KNY. Moreover, combination with conventional approaches for chitin and chitosan quantification yielded quantitative results for all cell wall components. Overall, these results highlight the mechanisms by which fungi exhibit chitosan resistance and avoid detection by the host plant during root colonization.This work was supported by the Regional Government of Castilla y León and the EU-FEDER program (CLU-2019-04 and VA210P20), MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and the EU NextGenerationEU/PRTR program (PLEC2021-007705), and project PID-2020-119734RB-I00 funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation

Nickel nanoprism containing ppm level of Pd catalysis of reduction and Suzuki-Miyaura reactions

Two types of Nickel nano-prism containing a ppm level of palladium atoms were prepared and their physical morphology and prism-like structure were identified. Catalytic investigation of these novel bimetallic nano-prisms showed that Pd on amine-modified (Ni@NH2-Pd NPr) displayed higher efficiency than one-pot prepared NiPd NPr in reductions of nitroarenes and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction in aqueous media. Using Ni@NH2-Pd NPr with ppm levels of Pd (8 ppm), a variety of aromatic nitro compounds were reduced to amines in very short reaction times and excellent yields. Also, a synergistic effect between ppm of Pd (8 ppm) and Ni NPr was observed in the Suzuki reaction, and different aryl bromides were successfully used as starters in the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction. The catalyst brings out high TON's up to 9090 with respect to Pd species, and recyclability and stability of the catalyst were proved.The authors are grateful to the IASBS Research Council and Alicante University for their support of this work. This work is based upon research funded by Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) under the project no. 4024819. The authors would like to thank the (INSF-Grant number of 4024819), Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (RED2018–102387-T, PID2019–107268GB-100), and Generalitat Valenciana (IDIFEDER/2021/013) for support of this work

Chain Restaurant Calorie Posting Laws, Obesity, and Consumer Welfare

This paper investigates whether and why laws requiring chain restaurants to post calories on menus and menu boards work. We develop a model of calories consumed that highlights multiple potential channels through which these laws influence choice and that outlines an empirical strategy to disentangle these alternatives. We test the predictions of our model using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System on body mass index (BMI) and consumer well-being, as well as our own surveys on how the law influences where people eat and how randomized exposure to calorie information affects feelings towards menu items. Viewed in its totality, our results are consistent with an economic model in which calorie labels influence consumers both by providing salient information and by imposing a welfare-reducing moral cost (or feelings of guilt) on unhealthy eating.We acknowledge funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health under award number R01DK107686. Co-authors Price and Jimenez-Gomez would like to thank the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for funding. Jimenez-Gomez is also grateful for the funding from the Ministry of Science and Innovation and the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), through the PID2019-107081GB-I00 project; from the Ministry of Science and Innovation, through the project “Nudging applied to the improvement of regulation”(RED2018-102761-T); from the Valencian Community, through program PROMETEO/2021/073; from the University Alicante and the Spanish Ministry of Universities, for the program RECUALI21-04, funded by the European Union (Next Generation EU); for the program PID2022-142356NB-I00 financed by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FEDER, UE. Courtemanche and Frisvold are affiliated at NBER and IZA. Price is affiliated at RWI-Essen, and NBER