Social enterprises in Argentina : a critical approach to understand the hybrid landscape

[From the introduction:]This paper provides an overview of my research submitted for the award of the “PhD by Published Work” (presented in the second part of this submission) and constitutes the required “supporting document (of up to 10,000 words) contextualising the submission and explaining in an introduction and conclusion the importance of the contribution to scholarship of the published works.” The document starts with my research objective and research questions, then a clarification of my organisational focus and context, followed by the body-of worksubmitted section. Next come my theoretical approaches and methodology. A following section on how my submitted papers addressed the research questions. Finally, the conclusion, and gaps and directions for future research. It should be noted that my published work and reflections are also influenced by my experience as an instructor in undergraduate and postgraduate programs (both in Argentina and abroad), a consultant (for social enterprises, firms, international organisations, and public agencies), and member of INAES’ Advisory Council

Pneumodissection: Enhancement of the Receptor Area before Fat Grafting

Introduction: Fat grafts have become a frequent procedure among plastic surgeons due to their versatility for different pathologies. Different techniques have been described about graft enhancement to increase survival; in this chapter, with CO2 pneumodissection, a technique for improving the biological conditions of the receptor area is exposed. Already known effects of carboxitherapy, such as vasodilation, enhanced Bohr effect and neoangiogenesis, are applied to increase the chance of graft survival. Tissue pneumodissection reduces the fat infiltration pain, thus reducing the sedation requirements

Five Fluorouracil, Hyaluronidase, and Triamcinolone in the Nasal Region

Introduction: The use of five fluorouracil (5 FU) as antifibrotic started in the 1960s, in the hands of ophthalmologists, to prevent adherence after glaucoma and pterigion surgery. In 1999, Fitzpatrick presented his experience in keloids and hypertrophic scars, making a great contribution to their treatment. Fibroblasts’ main function is collagen synthesis; in vicious scar the amount of collagen is normal, but what is altered is the ratio between collagen subtypes. The use of triamcinolone, the previous standard treatment, produced different degrees of atrophy and telangiectasias

In Search of the Technological Development Missing Link. Understanding the Development of CITEDEF Simulators Vis-À-Vis its Industrial Production Regime

Este trabajo aborda la pregunta –ciertamente ubicua en Argentina– acerca de qué obstáculos encuentran desarrollos tecnológicos, que lograron ser comercializados en alguna oportunidad, para llegar a producirse en series cortas o escalar, en el mejor de los casos, hacia la producción masiva. Se centra el análisis de este artículo en los simuladores de tiro para armas portátiles de CITEDEF –que son demandados para la formación y el entrenamiento de Fuerzas Armadas y de Seguridad argentinas–. Estos artefactos tecnológicos, que son el objeto de estudio en este artículo, integran informática, electrónica, óptica y mecanizado de armas. Merced a requerimientos específicos (legales, normativos y sociales) de cada organismo usuario, múltiples versiones de estos simuladores han sido producidas ad hoc durante años. Se destaca en este artículo, por un lado, la relevancia de la interacción entre diseño e implementación de política pública y, por otro, la importancia de abordar la dinámica industrial de los simuladores para mejor comprender su desarrollo tecnológico.This study addresses the question – a ubiquitous Argentinian query, indeed – about the type of obstacles that successfully marketed technological developments face in order to either be manufactured in small-batches or at a high-volume manufacture scale. The analysis of this article focuses on the CITEDEF portable weapons shooting simulators in demand for Argentinian Security and Defence Forces teaching and training activities. These technological devices, the subject matter of this paper, consist of computing, electronic, and optical devices, as well as weapon machining. Owing to specific (legal, regulatory, and social) user requirements, a variety of versions of these simulators have been produced ad hoc over the years. This paper highlights, on the one hand, the importance of the interaction between public policy design and implementation. On the other hand, this line of enquiry addresses the importance of assessing the industrial dynamics of the simulators as a preliminary step to understand their technological development better.Facultad de Ciencias Económica

Auxiliary Procedures in the Nasal Skin

Dermabrasion: This is a procedure that removes epidermis and superficial dermis in order to stimulate neo formation of collagen, elastic fibers, and vessels. Radiofrequency: The equipment can be regulated in ablative or nonablative (heat in dermis results in collagen fibers contraction) mode. The main effect is contraction and remodeling of collagen fibers. Chemical peels: Most used products are: retinoic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acid, phenol, and resorcinol. Superficial and mid peels are indicated in pigmented lesions and fine wrinkles. Deep wrinkles need a deep peel. External nasal lifting: As we age, flaccidity and solar damage in nasal skin turns the tip downward, and its classical correction (rhinoplasty) deepens the nasal dorsum wrinkles. Incisions and skin resection is planned in the nasoglabellar area. Subnasal lifting: An open nasolabial angle creates disequilibrium between the lip and nose in the central face. A buffalo horn like resection in the implantation of the nasal ala in the lip solves this angle, restoring the loss balance. Treatment of vascular lesion with luminic energy: Here we present our experience with nasal vascular lesions in the last 15 years. Treatment of nasal vascular lesions through thermocoagulation with radiofrequency: This technique is indicated in vascular lesions smaller than 3 mm of diameter, and punctiform lesions as rubi nevus and telangiectasias. Hair removal with LASER or IPL: The hairs anagen period of the nasal tip and vestibule gets longer as people age, turning hair to be unaesthetic

Botulinum Toxin in the Nasal Area

Introduction: Botulinum toxin type A for aesthetic purposes has been used since 1987, proving to be one of the most popular procedures in aesthetics due to its effectiveness in softening dynamic wrinkles

In search of the technological development missing link

Este trabajo aborda la pregunta –ciertamente ubicua en Argentina– acerca de qué obstáculos encuentran desarrollos tecnológicos, que lograron ser comercializados en alguna oportunidad, para llegar a producirse en series cortas o escalar, en el mejor de los casos, hacia la producción masiva. Se centra el análisis de este artículo en los simuladores de tiro para armas portátiles de CITEDEF –que son demandados para la formación y el entrenamiento de Fuerzas Armadas y de Seguridad argentinas–. Estos artefactos tecnológicos, que son el objeto de estudio en este artículo, integran informática, electrónica, óptica y mecanizado de armas. Merced a requerimientos específicos (legales, normativos y sociales) de cada organismo-usuario, múltiples versiones de estos simuladores han sido producidas ad hoc durante años. Se destaca en este artículo, por un lado, la relevancia de la interacción entre diseño e implementación de política pública y, por otro, la importancia de abordar la dinámica industrial de los simuladores para mejor comprender su desarrollo tecnológico.This study addresses the question – a ubiquitous Argentinian query, indeed – about the type of obstacles that successfully marketed technological developments face in order to either be manufactured in small-batches or at a high-volume manufacture scale. The analysis of this article focuses on the CITEDEF portable weapons shooting simulators in demand for Argentinian Security and Defence Forces teaching and training activities. These technological devices, the subject matter of this paper, consist of computing, electronic, and optical devices, as well as weapon machining. Owing to specific (legal, regulatory, and social) user requirements, a variety of versions of these simulators have been produced ad hoc over the years. This paper highlights, on the one hand, the importance of the interaction between public policy design and implementation. On the other hand, this line of enquiry addresses the importance of assessing the industrial dynamics of the simulators as a preliminary step to understand their technological development better