Spanish validation of the Shorter Version of the Workplace Incivility Scale: An employment status invariant measure

Workplace Incivility (WI) occurs worldwide and has negative consequences on individuals and organizations. Valid and comprehensive instruments have been used, specifically in English speaking countries, to measure sucadverse process at work, but it is not available a validated instrument for research carried out in Spanish speaking countries. In this study we aim to test the psychometric properties of the Matthews and Ritter’s four-item Workplace Incivility Scale (2016) with Spanish workers (N = 407) from different sectors. Participants’ mean age was 38.73 (SD = 10.45) years old and the percentage of female employees was 59.2%. Confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS 19.0 was carried out, presenting a good fit. The internal consistency, convergent and concurrent validity of the scale were examined. Results show good scale reliability and expected high correlations with social undermining. Moreover, the scale related to propensity to leave a job, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being in the expected way. After configural invariance across groups was established, testing for metric invariance and scalar invariance was performed. Considering Δχ2 and ΔCFI tests for two nested models, the 4-item scale was invariant when the employment status is considered (permanent vs. temporal, full-time vs. part-time, and supervisor vs. non-supervisors). Overall, our findings showed good psychometric properties of the shorter version of the WIS in Spain. Theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed.Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad de España PSI2015-64894-PFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) Portugal SFRH/BPD/121748/201

Exploring the relationship between L2 language proficiency, language learning strategies, and self-efficacy: evidence from chilean classrooms

[EN] Language learning strategy (LLS) use and L2 self-efficacy (SE) have been regarded as crucial for the development oflearners of a second language (Rose et al., 2018). Although the relationship between these two variables has been addressed in the literature, scant attention has been given to how L2 language proficiency is related to both constructs in EFL contexts. Therefore, the present quantitative study gathered questionnaire data to characterize the relationship between the LLSs, SE perceptions, and L2 language proficiency of 47 adult EFL learners at a Chilean university. Results revealed significant strong correlations between speaking SE and cognitive strategies, as well as between writing SE and memory strategies. Weak but significant correlations were found between language proficiency and receptive skills (listening and writing SE). Pedagogical implications refer to the ways in which EFL teachers can increase their learners use of metacognitive strategies and increase their SE.Cancino, M.; Arenas, R.; Herrera, C. (2022). Exploring the relationship between L2 language proficiency, language learning strategies, and self-efficacy: evidence from chilean classrooms. Revista de Lingüística y Lenguas Aplicadas. 17:1-9. https://doi.org/10.4995/rlyla.2022.16122191

La subrogación en el sistema de riesgos laborales colombiano

This paper evaluates the legal basis and scope of subrogation in Colombian Workers Compensation Systems. For that purpose, the comprehensive legal framework will be discussed, including the laws in this area and significant judgments in the field. The main objective of the study is to present the elements to be assessed to Workers Compensations Insurer´s subrogation rights before a three partyEste trabajo evalúa la figura de la subrogación del Asegurador en el Sistema de Riesgos Laborales y aborda de manera crítica sus fundamentos normativos y alcances. Para tal fin, se analizará el marco jurídico integral, incluyendo las normas que regulan la materia y los más destacados pronunciamientos de las Altas Cortes. El objetivo principal del estudio se centra en sentar una postura frente a la legalidad y viabilidad de la subrogación que ostenta el Asegurador frente al tercero causante del dañ

Discriminatory language in the workplace: unmasking prejudices and stereotypes

The link between language, communication and open discrimination has been the focus of numerous studies. For many years, language has been a vehicle of prejudice and negative stereotypes. However, in the last few years, overt verbal aggressions have diminished thanks to the implementation of equality policies and awareness-raising initiatives. Despite that, negative attitudes against protected groups might not have disappeared and may instead be transmitted subtly, such as through uncivil language. The goal of this research is to study the relation between language and subtle discrimination against lesbian and gay (LG) workers. With this goal in mind, 39 in-depth interviews were conducted. The analysis showed that LG people are victims of subtle discrimination and that language is one of the most common vehicles of prejudice and negative stereotypes. Jokes, inappropriate comments and questions are the expression of negative attitudes, which are probably present at an implicit level. Due to the ambiguity of these expressions and the settings where they have been studied — the workplace — these acts could be defined as uncivil behaviours. Practical implications, limitations and directions for future research are discussed.info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio

Incidencia del riesgo judicial en el seguro previsional colombiano

This paper analyzes how court rules impact the Colombian pension benefit guarantee scheme for individual retirement accounts (ira). First, it studies the scheme’s operation, scope, coverage, as well as the requirements to access its benefits, and reviews the most relevant court rules that have affected the full operation of the before-mentioned scheme, creating challenges to the insurance sector when it comes to estimating risks and fees. Thus and thus, this paper points to how the instability created by court rules has become one of the most critical risks of the scheme.Este documento evalúa el impacto de los fallos judiciales en el Seguro Previsional. Con ese propósito, se analizará el funcionamiento integral de dicho seguro, incluyendo su finalidad, coberturas, requisitos para acceder a los beneficios que del mismo se derivan y los pronunciamientos jurisprudenciales más destacados que han afectado su funcionamiento integral y que, en particular, han generado retos al sector asegurador a la hora de estimar los riesgos asociados al mismo y, por esa vía, establecer las tarifas. El objetivo principal del estudio se centra en evidenciar cómo el riesgo judicial es uno de los componentes más importantes y de más difícil tasación dentro del seguro previsional

ALGO MÁS QUE ILUSTRACIÓN PARA LA CONSERVACIÓN

Taller orientado a la conservación de las especies, lo que genera su desaparición o amenaza de existencia en el mundo y la contemplación de ese ser vivo por medio de la ilustración (ilustración que se da a partir de experiencias vividas o de alguna manera significativas para el asistente) y la sensibilización en los asistentes, proyectando como fin propiciar los valores intrínsecos de los diferentes seres vivientes que habitan el planeta y su importancia en los ecosistemas en donde viven

Be friendly, stay well: The effects of job resources on well-being in a discriminatory work environment

Many studies have focused on the negative effects of discrimination on workers’ well-being. However, discrimination does not affect just victims but also those people who witness discriminatory acts or who perceived they are working in a discriminatory work environment. Although perceiving a discriminatory work environment might be a stressor, the presence of job resources might counteract its negative effects, as suggested by the Job Demand-Resources model. The goal of this study is to test the effect of perceiving a discriminatory work environment on workers’ psychological well-being when job autonomy and co-workers and supervisor support act as mediator and moderators respectively. To test the moderated mediation model data were gathered with a sample of Italian 114 truckers. Results demonstrated that job autonomy partially mediates the relationship between perceiving a discriminatory work environment and workers’ well-being. Main interactional effects have been observed when co-workers support is introduced in the model as moderator, while no main interactional effects exist when supervisor support is introduced. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Portugal) SFRH/BPD/121748/2016Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad de España PSI2015-64894-

Rebuilding the social dialogue and promoting inclusive organizations: A tool for social innovation in times of crisis

Se aborda en el presente trabajo el desarrollo de una agenda de investigación enmarcada por las dificultades del entorno socioeconómico y su incidencia en las políticas de igualdad en el contexto laboral. Se presentan cuatro estudios desarrollados en el marco de la mejora del diálogo social y la promoción de organizaciones inclusivas, resaltando el estado del tema en España y su significado para la práctica profesional. Los estudios se centran en a) la necesidad de capacitar y apoderar a los agentes sociales - especialmente a los representantes de los trabajadores – para liderar la innovación social y la promoción de organizaciones inclusivas, b) las actuaciones ante las manifestaciones actuales de la denominada discriminación moderna en el contexto laboral, c) las barreras para promover la integración laboral de las personas con discapacidad, y d) el apoyo a las políticas de conciliación entre el trabajo y la vida personal.This paper addresses the developing research agenda framed by the difficulties of the socio-economic environment and its impact on equality policies in the employment context. We present four studies developed in the framework of improving the social dialogue and promoting inclusive organizations, highlighting the status of the issue in Spain and its meaning for professional practice. The studies focus on a) the need to train and empower social actors - especially workers’ representatives - to lead social innovation and promote inclusive organizations, b) proceedings for acting against the current manifestations of what is known as “modern discrimination” in the work context, c ) labor integration of persons with disabilities, and d) supporting policies to balance work and personal life.Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación PSI2011- 29256Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación PSI2008-00503Comisión Europea VS/2010/0376Comisión Europea VP/2012/001/040

Application of Spectrometry for Determining the Solar Radiation of Deciduous Trees Shade: A Passive Energy Conservation Approach for Mediterranean Climates

[EN] Deciduous trees are well known for controlling solar gains in buildings, contributing to energy savings in a sector that consumes 35% of global energy. However, there is still a lack of information about the real thermal impact that deciduous trees have. This work proposes a new method that is cheap and easy to implement to quantify the shading efficiency of different types of deciduous trees in hot seasons. The results can be applied in energy evaluations of buildings. The trees selected belong to the central valley of Chile, which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The trees selected can also be found in other parts of the world. A spectrometer is used for measuring the amount of solar radiation (irradiance) that is present in the shadow of trees, measuring wavelengths between 339 nm and 750 nm (mostly within the visible light range). The full referential irradiance spectrum of the site is obtained by calibrating the standard ASTM G-173-03. At the site, the spectrometer is used to obtain the visible light range, while the infrared radiation (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) radiation ranges are obtained from the literature. Our results indicate that the analyzed deciduous trees reduce an average of 82% of the solar radiation. This information will help project designers during the building energy efficiency design phase by representative modeling of the solar radiation gains allowed by deciduous trees.This research was funded by FIC-R Maule Project BIP N°40.047.270-0; ANID/ATE220023 Project; FONDECYT Regular Research Project 1220556; CLIMAT AMSUD 21001 and FONDAP SERC Chile 15110019.Del Campo-Hitschfeld, ML.; Arenas, N.; Rivera, M.; Ballesteros-Pérez, P. (2023). Application of Spectrometry for Determining the Solar Radiation of Deciduous Trees Shade: A Passive Energy Conservation Approach for Mediterranean Climates. Buildings. 13(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings1305113013

A nonlinear population Monte Carlo scheme for the Bayesian estimation of parameters of alpha-stable distributions

The class of alpha-stable distributions enjoys multiple practical applications in signal processing, finance, biology and other areas because it allows to describe interesting and complex data patterns, such as asymmetry or heavy tails, in contrast with the simpler and widely used Gaussian distribution. The density associated with a general alpha-stable distribution cannot be obtained in closed form, which hinders the process of estimating its parameters. A nonlinear population Monte Carlo (NPMC) scheme is applied in order to approximate the posterior probability distribution of the parameters of an alpha-stable random variable given a set of random realizations of the latter. The approximate posterior distribution is computed by way of an iterative algorithm and it consists of a collection of samples in the parameter space with associated nonlinearly-transformed importance weights. A numerical comparison of the main existing methods to estimate the alpha-stable parameters is provided, including the traditional frequentist techniques as well as a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and a likelihood-free Bayesian approach. It is shown by means of computer simulations that the NPMC method outperforms the existing techniques in terms of parameter estimation error and failure rate for the whole range of values of a, including the smaller values for which most existing methods fail to work properly. Furthermore, it is shown that accurate parameter estimates can often be computed based on a low number of observations. Additionally, numerical results based on a set of real fish displacement data are providedE.K. acknowledges the support of Ministerio de Educación of Spain (Programa de Formación de Profesorado Universitario, Ref. AP2008-00469). J.M. acknowledges the partial support of Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad of Spain (program Consolider-Ingenio 2010 CSD2008-00010 COMONSENS and project COMPREHENSION TEC2012-38883-C02-01) and the Office of Naval Research Global (award no. N62909-15-1-2011). At the time of the original submission of this paper, J.M. was with the Department of Signal Theory and Communications, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain). M.A acknowledges the financial support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (Discovery Grant 138680), the Coordenação de Apoioao Pessoal do Ensino Superior (grant No.1351/11-7) and the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisado Estado do Rio de Janeiro (grant No.E-26/110.864/2012), and thanks J. Nolan for providing a free copy of the STABLE software. A.M.S. acknowledges the financial support from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico(grant No. 308016/2014-9) and Coordenação de Apoio ao Pessoal do Ensino Superior, DGU Program (grant No. 257/12)