PERSONAL DATA IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY INSTITUTE: EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS ON SOME PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION PRACTICES IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM OF THE PARAGUAYAN STATE

Purpose ”“ The research aims to observe and describe the legal framework and implementation practices of personal databases management in the Social Security Institute (IPS), the most important public social insurance system in Paraguay. Methodology ”“ The research is exploratory, consisting on both substantive and procedural law analysis of health information storage regulations and its compliance. Also, interview to private companies, the public sector and one qualified worker insured by IPS are conducted to better understand collection, storage and maintenance of health records databases. Findings ”“ Research indicates evidence that biometric data storage of insurers does not have adequate regulation for its protection. It also shows evidence that private companies don’t deliver by default medical records to workers, as well as potential access to these records by administrative personal. Evidence also signals that clinics performing medical examinations request more sensitive information than required by law. Research limitations It is identified that a broader private company sample could be of use to better understand workers health record collection. Also, third party auditing IPS IT systems could be of use to further understand information management practices and vulnerabilities. Practical Implications ”“ A series of discretional practices are identified, signaling regulatory standardization urgency for all actors. A comprehensive Protection of Personal Data Act is needed. Originality ”“ No comprehensive research targeting the IPS system and its health personal data management processes is identified. The research is considered an initial contribution to the state of the art on the subject and specially to biometric collection and storage.Purpose ”“ The research aims to observe and describe the legal framework and implementation practices of personal databases management in the Social Security Institute (IPS), the most important public social insurance system in Paraguay. Methodology ”“ The research is exploratory, consisting on both substantive and procedural law analysis of health information storage regulations and its compliance. Also, interview to private companies, the public sector and one qualified worker insured by IPS are conducted to better understand collection, storage and maintenance of health records databases. Findings ”“ Research indicates evidence that biometric data storage of insurers does not have adequate regulation for its protection. It also shows evidence that private companies don’t deliver by default medical records to workers, as well as potential access to these records by administrative personal. Evidence also signals that clinics performing medical examinations request more sensitive information than required by law. Research limitations It is identified that a broader private company sample could be of use to better understand workers health record collection. Also, third party auditing IPS IT systems could be of use to further understand information management practices and vulnerabilities. Practical Implications ”“ A series of discretional practices are identified, signaling regulatory standardization urgency for all actors. A comprehensive Protection of Personal Data Act is needed. Originality ”“ No comprehensive research targeting the IPS system and its health personal data management processes is identified. The research is considered an initial contribution to the state of the art on the subject and specially to biometric collection and storage.Purpose ”“ The research aims to observe and describe the legal framework and implementation practices of personal databases management in the Social Security Institute (IPS), the most important public social insurance system in Paraguay. Methodology ”“ The research is exploratory, consisting on both substantive and procedural law analysis of health information storage regulations and its compliance. Also, interview to private companies, the public sector and one qualified worker insured by IPS are conducted to better understand collection, storage and maintenance of health records databases. Findings ”“ Research indicates evidence that biometric data storage of insurers does not have adequate regulation for its protection. It also shows evidence that private companies don’t deliver by default medical records to workers, as well as potential access to these records by administrative personal. Evidence also signals that clinics performing medical examinations request more sensitive information than required by law. Research limitations It is identified that a broader private company sample could be of use to better understand workers health record collection. Also, third party auditing IPS IT systems could be of use to further understand information management practices and vulnerabilities. Practical Implications ”“ A series of discretional practices are identified, signaling regulatory standardization urgency for all actors. A comprehensive Protection of Personal Data Act is needed. Originality ”“ No comprehensive research targeting the IPS system and its health personal data management processes is identified. The research is considered an initial contribution to the state of the art on the subject and specially to biometric collection and storage.Purpose ”“ The research aims to observe and describe the legal framework and implementation practices of personal databases management in the Social Security Institute (IPS), the most important public social insurance system in Paraguay. Methodology ”“ The research is exploratory, consisting on both substantive and procedural law analysis of health information storage regulations and its compliance. Also, interview to private companies, the public sector and one qualified worker insured by IPS are conducted to better understand collection, storage and maintenance of health records databases. Findings ”“ Research indicates evidence that biometric data storage of insurers does not have adequate regulation for its protection. It also shows evidence that private companies don’t deliver by default medical records to workers, as well as potential access to these records by administrative personal. Evidence also signals that clinics performing medical examinations request more sensitive information than required by law. Research limitations It is identified that a broader private company sample could be of use to better understand workers health record collection. Also, third party auditing IPS IT systems could be of use to further understand information management practices and vulnerabilities. Practical Implications ”“ A series of discretional practices are identified, signaling regulatory standardization urgency for all actors. A comprehensive Protection of Personal Data Act is needed. Originality ”“ No comprehensive research targeting the IPS system and its health personal data management processes is identified. The research is considered an initial contribution to the state of the art on the subject and specially to biometric collection and storage

A new Variable Curvature concept for Linear Fresnel Reflectors Solar Concentrating Systems

In a Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) solar concentrating system [1] a series of single axis linear reflectors target the sunrays to a longitudinal facedown receiver on top of a fixed structure. The LFR technology offers simplicity and reduced costs when compared with the standard Parabolic Trough technology, but it also suffers from reduced optical performance, especially with large incidence angles. The present preliminary study explores the possibilities of a variable curvature geometrical concept for a LFR that would achieve a more focused solar print over the receptor than in a traditional fixed geometry system.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech

Una Mirada a la Base de la Pirámide Rural en el Ecuador Caracterización de las Principales Cadenas de Suministro Agrícolas en la Región Sierra.

The theory of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the Bottom of the Social Pyramid (BoP) are the base for this thesis, which shows a characterization of agricultural supply chains of the main Ecuadorian products in the Andean region. To achieve this goal in this document there is a description of the principal logistics attributes of farmers and wholesalers. Also, it shows a survey of common ways that the interactions between the echelons of the supply chain are established. This study let to propose a dynamic system model which helps to simulate scenarios and detect that the lack of adding value by the farmer is a recurrent systemic problem. Finally to solve this problem, the thesis develop a supply chain strategy of outsourcing which need the construction of an ergonomic workstation to add value and the standardization of the flows of information between the parts.Vinculando la base de la pirámide social con la teoría de la administración de la cadena de suministro, en este trabajo se presenta una caracterización de las cadenas de suministro agrícolas de los principales productos de la región sierra. Para ello se describen los diversos atributos logísticos tanto de agricultores y mayoristas con el afán de comprender cómo se establecen las relaciones comerciales entre ellos. Adicionalmente se propone una simulación mediante dinámica de sistemas de la relación entre los actores la cual permitirá cualitativamente determinar que la falta de valor agregado por parte de los agricultores es un aspecto recurrente que se puede mejorar. Para esto se propone una estrategia de supply chain enfocada en el outsourcing de las partes, la cual se traduce operativamente en el diseño de una estación de trabajo ergonómicamente adecuada, que permita realizar actividades que agreguen valor y en la estandarización y estructuración de procesos de comunicación, tanto internos como externos, que garanticen el éxito de la propuesta

Predation on the Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata by the Jaguar Panthera onca in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

In the sea, the most common predators of adult sea turtles are sharks (i.e., Carcharhinus leucas, Carcharodon carcharias, Galeocerdo cuvier) (Witzell 1987, Cliff & Dudley 1991, Fergusson et al. 2000) and killer whales (Orcinus orca) (Fertl & Fulling 2007); while on their nesting beaches, female turtles are susceptible to predators like jaguars (Panthera onca) and crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) (Ortiz et al. 1997, Heithaus et al. 2008).En el mar, los depredadores más comunes de las tortugas marinas adultas son los tiburones (es decir, Carcharhinus leucas, Carcharodon carcharias, Galeocerdo cuvier) (Witzell 1987, Cliff & Dudley 1991, Fergusson et al. 2000) y las orcas (Orcinus orca) (Fertl & Fulling 2007); mientras que en sus playas de anidación, las tortugas hembras son susceptibles a los depredadores como los jaguares (Panthera onca) y los cocodrilos (Crocodylus acutus) (Ortiz et al. 1997, Heithaus et al. 2008)

Monte Carlo calculation of the Response Matrix of a Bonner spheres spectrometer

The Bonner spheres spectrometer is utilized to estimate the neutron spectrum of neutrons from thermal up to several MeV neutrons. Its response is increased to few GeV neutrons by introducing large Z materials as inner shells. To use the spectrometer a matrix response and an unfolding method are required; these are crucial to assure the quality of spectrometer output. The response matrix of a Bonner sphere spectrometer was calculated by use of the MCNP code. As thermal neutron counter the spectrometer has a 0.4 Ø × 0.4 cm26LiI(Eu) scintilla or which is located at the centre of a set of polyethylene spheres. The response functions were calculated for 0, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 12 inches-diameter polyethylene spheres for neutrons whose energy goes from 10-8 to 100 MeV. For energies from 10-8 to 20 MeV the MCNP4C code was utilized while for neutrons from 20 to 100 MeV calculations were carried out with MCNPX code. The response functions were compared with those reported in the literature

Response Matrix of a BSS / 6LiI(Eu)

Using Monte Carlo methods the response matrix of a Bonner sphere spectrometer with a6LiI scintillator has been calculated. The response was calculated for 0, 5.08, 7.62, 12.7,20.32, 25.4, and 30.48 cm-diameter polyethylene spheres using twenty three monoenergetic neutron sources whose energy varies from 2.50E(-8) to 100 MeV. The response functions were interpolated to thirty one and fifty one neutron energies and compared with two response functions reported in the literature, a good agreement was found from this comparison. Main differences were found for neutrons whose energy is larger than 20 MeV.For UTA4 response functions differences are also noticed in the lower energy neutrons. These differences are mainly attributed to the cross sections libraries utilized in the different studies

Framework for ubiquitous and voice enabled web applicattions development.

RESUMEN La cantidad de dispositivos con capacidad de conexión a Internet crece rápidamente. En la actualidad se dispone de teléfonos móviles basados en tecnología WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) o I-Mode, Agendas Digitales Personales, Kioskos Internet, teléfonos convencionales basados en acceso a la Web por medio de la voz, dispositivos basados en televisión interactiva, electrodomésticos, entre otros. Desarrollar una versión de una aplicación web para cada uno de los dispositivos con conectividad a la Web resulta inviable. Por otra parte, desarrollar aplicaciones web que puedan ser visualizados en forma apropiada y aprovechando al máximo las capacidades del dispositivo se constituye en una tarea compleja. En esta tesis se propone un framework, entendido como un marco de trabajo genérico, que sirva como guía para el desarrollo de portales web pervasivos que puedan ser accedidos desde múltiples dispositivos, evitando el desarrollo de un portal por cada uno y teniendo en cuenta las grandes variaciones pueden existir en sus capacidades. Adicionalmente se ha planteado un modelo de agrupamiento de dispositivos, que permita definir una serie de grupos, así como las características asociadas a los mismos, en forma tal que puedan generarse posteriormente los formatos asociados a estos grupos de dispositivos y no a elementos individuales y se ha propuesto y validado una arquitectura de referencia para el desarrollo de aplicaciones pervasivas, que no genere dependencia de tecnologías de servidor, y que permita incorporar la solución de agrupamiento planteada previamente. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________The purpose of the Ubiquitous or Pervasive Computing - an emergent paradigm of personalized computation- is to obtain device interoperability under different conditions. The devices were designed for different purposes by different companies or from different technological generations. The ever increasing market of web enabled devices has brought up diverse challenges related to the difficulty of visualizing content in a unified form to diverse clients, while at the same time taking into account the great differences in the capacities of these devices. It is not feasible to develop a separate application for each of these devices, simply because the number of different devices is too high and still growing. In the analysis of existing proposals dealing with the modelling of ubiquitous web applications, the link that exists between the logical and conceptual modelling and the physical modelling of the applications is not clear enough, and the way in which the context aspects related to web access from these devices cannot be specified. On the other hand, the available commercial products are supplier-specific. Every future platform change would a costly and painstaking process In this thesis we present a proposal of a framework for the development of web applications that can be accessed from different types of devices, such as PCs, PDAs, mobile phones based on diverse technologies (like WAP and I-Mode) and conventional telephones that access the web through voice gateways and voice portals. The proposed framework serves as a guide for the development of this type of applications and it can be deployed to different server configurations and software development technologies. In order to obtain this objective, a description of diverse theoretical elements related to dynamic generation of information that can be acceded by devices has been made, as well as a description of involved technologies whose hardware, software and connectivity characteristics vary remarkably. The theoretical study was carried out in parallel with tests based on the different technologies used. A multilingual-ubiquitous traffic information portal was used to test the theory in an operational environment

Documentar el plan de emergencia y contingencias del consorcio Conencol

Documentar el plan de emergencia y contingencias del consorcio CONENCOL durante el año 2019, dando cumplimiento a la normatividad vigente.La documentación e implementación del plan de emergencias, se realizó como producto derivado de la práctica profesional desarrollada en el consorcio Conencol. El propósito principal fue definir los mecanismos de organización, coordinación, funciones y responsabilidades de los diferentes comités para la atención efectiva de las posibles emergencias asociadas a eventos de origen natural, social, tecnológico, biosanitario o humano no intencional. La metodología utilizada fue la propuesta por la ley 1523 de 2012, el Decreto Ley 1072 del 2015 y el decreto 2157 de 2017: identificación de las amenazas internas y externas, análisis y valoración del riesgo según matriz de vulnerabilidad

Dealing in practice with hot-spots

The hot-spot phenomenon is a relatively frequent problem occurring in current photovoltaic generators. It entails both a risk for the photovoltaic module's lifetime and a decrease in its operational efficiency. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of widely accepted procedures for dealing with them in practice. This paper presents the IES-UPM observations on 200 affected modules. Visual and infrared inspection, electroluminescence, peak power and operating voltage tests have been accomplished. Hot-spot observation procedures and well defined acceptance and rejection criteria are proposed, addressing both the lifetime and the operational efficiency of the modules. The operating voltage has come out as the best parameter to control effective efficiency losses for the affected modules. This procedure is oriented to its possible application in contractual frameworks.Comment: 6 pages, 13 figures, conference proceedings 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, 201