Identificación y caracterización de los diseños Institucionales en la prestación del servicio de educación pública en la ciudad de Medellín : una aproximación desde la teoría de contratos y la economía del governance

En la teoría de contratos se agrupan las diferentes miradas de la teoría económica que analizan las transacciones desde una perspectiva contractual. Esta teoría percibe toda transacción como un contrato en el que se generan obligaciones y se crean o transfieren derechos.48 p.Contenido parcial: La nueva economía institucional, la teoría de contratos y la economía del governance -- La prestación del servicio de educación pública desde la perspectiva de la NEI y la economía del governance -- Análisis de caso: la prestación del servicio de educación pública en Medellín

El tecno-cuidado en hogares con mayores dependientes con enfermedad de Parkinson

El actual desarrollo tecnológico y las políticas de apoyo al envejecimiento activo han propiciado que las instituciones europeas fomenten el tecno-cuidado para los mayores dependientes, porque se cree que ahorrarán dinero a los sistemas de salud y fomentarán la independencia. Este trabajo constituye un análisis crítico de estos supuestos y una reflexión sobre el previsible impacto real de este fenómeno. El análisis no encuentra probable una penetración elevada de esta tecnología, mientras detecta riesgo de desigualdades en su utilización. Los tecno-cuidados imaginables hoy no permiten la total autonomía de los dependientes, ni de sus cuidadores, tan solo son una ayuda, en consecuencia, son más que cuestionables los supuestos ahorros que evitarían a los sistemas de salud. La base empírica de este análisis es una investigación sociológica sobre el colectivo de enfermos de Parkinson en España

Disinformation in Facebook Ads in the 2019 Spanish General Election Campaigns

As fake news elicits an emotional response from users, whose attention is then monetised, political advertising has a significant influence on its production and dissemination. Facebook ads, therefore, have an essential role in contemporary political communication, not only because of their extensive use in international political campaigns, but also because they address intriguing questions about the regulation of disinformation on social networking sites. This research employs a corpus of 14,684 Facebook ads published by the major national political parties during their campaigns leading up to the two Spanish general elections held in 2019. A manual content analysis was performed on all the visually identical ads so as to identify those containing disinformation and those denouncing it. The topics addressed in these ads were then examined. The results show that the political parties' Facebook ad strategies were akin to those of conventional advertising. Disinformation messages were infrequent and mainly posted by Ciudadanos and VOX. Nonetheless, it is striking that the main topic addressed in the ads was the unity of Spain¿precisely the issue of Catalonia's independence. In light of this, it can be deduced that 'traditional' parties are taking longer to renounce classical forms of campaigning than their 'new' counterparts, thus demonstrating that the actors implementing disinformation strategies are not only restricted to the extreme right of the ideological spectrum

Simulation of a biorefinery process as learning tool in chemical engineering degree

Currently, the search for alternative biomass to be used as renewable sources for energy production is one of the most important challenges to achieve a sustainable growth based on a bioeconomy strategy (Mendes et al., 2009). In this context, lignocellulosic waste are a renewable, clean, inexpensive and with high availability for the manufacture of biofuels. In this sense, the main objective of this study was the simulation and design of engineering processes that allows the valorization of lignocellulosic waste and the obtaining of biofuels as alternative to fossil fuels. This goal implies the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired by the student during the chemical engineering degree. Specifically, the students designed and simulated a biorefinery process that consisted of a Kraft pulping process as starting point of two main lines of production: (1) Process I: production of bioethanol and (2) Process II: direct and indirect production of dimethylether (DME), both from lignocellulosic biomass (Fig.1). Two commercial simulation packages, ASPEN HYSYS® and UNISIM were used to simulate the production of dimethylether and bioethanol, respectively. The first step was determining a strategic situation for the installation of the biorefinery. The central area of Andalusia (between the municipalities of Lucena and Antequera) was considered the most adequate area to develop the installation of the biorefinery plant after evaluating the biomass available inside of 100 kms of distance around this place. Specifically, different biomass mixtures were considered in order to ensure the viability of a constant inlet flow of biomass in the biorefinery. In function of this inlet flow of biomass, the installations were designed and dimensioned in each stage of the process. The student carried out a wide revision of state of the art to decide the most adequate processes among different alternatives to obtain dimethylether and bioethanol. The different stages selected as the most adequate in each line of the process can be observed in Fig.1. Moreover, the students evaluated the different alternatives for the valorisation and optimization of the by-products generated in each stage of the process in order to minimize the consuming of chemical compounds and energy requirements. Therefore, the students learnt to develop a real engineering process more sustainable and friendly with the environment. To sum up, the used of programs to simulate the transformation of lignocellulosic biomass in biofuels, such as, bioethanol or dimethylether, which is a process with several social, environmental and economic advantages, was an interesting learning tool for students of chemical engineering degree. Keywords Bioethanol, design, dimethylether, Kraft pulping process, simulations. References Mendes, C.V.T., Carvalho, M.G.V.S., Baptista, C.M.S.G., Rocha, J.M.S., Soares, B.I.G., Sousa, G.D.A., 2009. Valorisation of hardwood hemicelluloses in the kraft pulping process by using an integrated biorefinery concept. Food Bioproduct Process 87:197–207.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech MINECO: Proyecto CTQ2015-68654-

América Central. Cartas náuticas. 1755

Escala hallada del valor de 1º de latitud (= 1,9 cm)Sumario: Presenta una carta náutica de América Central e islas Bahamas y AntillasCopia Digital. Real Academia de la Historia : 2010En la parte inferior meridiano de origen: "Longitud Ocidental del Meridiano de Tenerife". Márgenes graduados de 1º en 1º. Junto a las latitudes se indican sendas tablas con cifras de 5 a 100 leguas. Orientado con lis en nudo de rumbos. Otros nudos de rumbos similares en la carta. Costa sombreada. Sondas, arrecifes y bajos arenalesAmplia información toponímica en la costaComo se indica en la mención de responsabilidad, fue "construido sobre las mexores memorias y observaciones Astronómicas de Longitudes y Latitudes"Impreso en dos hojas de papel verjurado pegadas. Restaurado en 1997En la parte superior derecha cartela del título en cornucopia coronada con el escudo Real y ornada con guirnalda

Deformational behaviours of alluvial units detected by advanced radar interferometry in the Vega Media of the Segura River, southeast Spain

It is widely known that differential land subsidence in a valley significantly controls its fluvial dynamics. Nevertheless, major uncertainty exists about the way in which alluvial forms respond to this process. In this study, morphological and lithostratigraphic data have been combined with advanced differential interferometry (A-DInSAR) to detect changes in alluvial landform elevations and to verify the existence of a differential subsidence pattern influenced by active sedimentary dynamics. For this purpose, the middle reach of the Segura River valley (Vega Media of the Segura River), in southeast Spain, was chosen as the study area. The Vega Media of the Segura River is an alluvial area affected by subsidence processes in close conjunction with depositional conditions, ground-water withdrawals and faults. A high scale mapping of the main younger sedimentary units was carried out by combining multi-temporal aerial photographs, high-resolution digital elevation models derived from LIDAR data, global navigation satellite system data and fieldwork. In addition, lithostratigraphic descriptions were obtained from geotechnical drilling and trenching. Finally, ground surface displacements, measured using A-DInSAR for the periods 1995–2005 and 2004–2008, allowed the determination of elevation rates and ground deformation associated with the different alluvial units. The results from this analysis revealed four typical deformational behaviours: non-deformational units (cemented alluvial fans and upper fluvial terraces); slightly deformable units (lower terraces and old abandoned meanders); moderately deformable units (lateral accretion zones and abandoned meanders before channelisation in 1981); and highly deformable areas (recently active meanders associated with artificial cutoffs by channelisation, non-active floodplains and spilling zones).This work has been supported by project 15224/PI/10 (Dynamics and recent morphological adjustments in the Lower Segura River, Middle Valley) from the Fundación SENECA of the Regional Agency of Science, Murcia, Spain, and the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO) and EU FEDER, under Projects TEC2011-28201-C02-02, TIN2014-55413-C2-2-P, ESP2013-47780-C2-2-R and PRX14/00100. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Terrafirma project has provided all the SAR data processed with the SPN technique and the processing itself was funded by this project

Pre and postoperative care for the outpatient fulguration in superficial bladder tumor. What should know the primary care physician?

Introducción: El objetivo de este trabajo es transmitir al médico de atención primaria los cuidados pre y postoperatorios en la fulguración con láser holmium de la recidiva del tumor vesical superficial. Material y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de una cohorte de pacientes, llevado a cabo en el Hospital Universitario Morales Meseguer, Murcia (España). Se incluyen 37 pacientes con recidiva de tumor vesical superficial de bajo riesgo, sometidos a fulguración con láser de holmium. Se incluyen en el estudio pacientes con tumor papilar, tamaño ≤15 mm, menos de 5 tumores y sin alteraciones en la coagulación ni alergias a anestésicos locales. Se entregan recomendaciones pre y postoperatorias al paciente que debe conocer el médico de atención primaria, previa y tras la intervención (fulguración vesical ambulatoria con láser de holmium). Se miden complicaciones, dolor tras el procedimiento, satisfacción del paciente. Resultados: La edad media de los pacientes fue de 69.2 años, siendo el 86.5% hombres. El número de lesiones fue de 1.5 ± 0.8 y el tamaño global medio de 5.5 ± 2.7 mm. El tiempo medio de realización del procedimiento endoscópico fue de 12 ± 4.3 minutos. El 100% de los pacientes presentó puntuación en la escala visual analógica del dolor ≤ 3. Sólo 1 caso de hematuria que se resolvió de forma conservadora. Conclusión: El tratamiento con láser holmium de la recidiva tumoral vesical superficial de bajo riesgo de forma ambulatoria es seguro, precisa de profilaxis antibiótica, control del dolor y especial atención a efectos adversos que suelen ser leves.Introduction: The objective of this work is to inform to primary care the pre and postoperative care in holmium laser fulguration of superficial bladder tumor recurrence. Methods: A descriptive study of a cohort of patients, conducted at the University Hospital Morales Meseguer, Murcia (Spain). 37 patients with superficial bladder tumor recurrence undergoing holmium laser fulguration are included. Included in the study patients with papillary tumor size ≤ 15 mm, less than 5 tumors without coagulation disorders or allergies to local anesthetics. Pre and postoperative recommendations are given to the patient to know the family physician, after care and after surgery (outpatient bladder holmium laser fulguration). Complications, pain after the procedure and patient satisfaction were measured. Results: The mean age of the patients was 69.2 years, with 86.5% male. The number of lesions was 1.5 ± 0.8 and the overall average size of 5.5 ± 2.7 mm. The average time for completion of the endoscopic procedure was 12 ± 4.3 minutes. 100% of patients had scores on the visual analog pain scale ≤ 3. Only 1 case of hematuria that resolved conservatively. Conclusion: Holmium laser treatment of in low-risk superficial bladder tumor recurrence ambulatory safe, requires antibiotic prophylaxis, pain management and attention to side effects are usually mild

Estructura interna y consistencia interna del índice de esperanza de Herth en habitantes de la ciudad de Arequipa.

The article studies the evidence of validity based in the internal structure and internal consistency about the punctuations of the Herth Hope Index in a sample of 875 habitants from Arequipa City. The sample was conformed by 416 males and 459 females who are settled in eleven districts at Arequipa City, selected by the clusters sample technique. The abbreviated form of the Herth Hope Scale was used, which has 12 items and was applied previously to university students from Lima. The results indicate that punctuations of the scale are reliable, considering also, the evidence of its validity based in the internal structure that points toward the unidimensionality of the instrument with the effect of the reverse items.El artículo estudia la evidencia de validez basada en la estructura interna y la confiabilidad basada en la consistencia interna del Índice de Esperanza de Herth en una muestra de 875 habitantes de la ciudad de Arequipa. La muestra está conformada por 416 varones y 459 mujeres procedentes de once distritos de la ciudad de Arequipa, seleccionados mediante la técnica de muestreo por racimos. Se utilizó la versión abreviada de la Escala de Esperanza de Herth que consta de 12 reactivos y que ha sido aplicada previamente a estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Lima. Los resultados indican que las puntuaciones de la escala son confiables, existiendo a su vez evidencia de validez basada en la estructura interna, indicando unidimensionalidad con efectos de los ítems inversos

The Spanish Infrared Camera onboard the EUSO-BALLOON (CNES) flight on August 24, 2014

The EUSO-Balloon (CNES) campaign was held during Summer 2014 with a launch on August 24. In the gondola, next to the Photo Detector Module (PDM), a completely isolated Infrared camera was allocated. Also, a helicopter which shooted flashers flew below the balloon. We have retrieved the Cloud Top Height (CTH) with the IR camera, and also the optical depth of the nonclear atmosphere have been inferred with two approaches: The first one is with the comparison of the brightness temperature of the cloud and the real temperature obtained after the pertinent corrections. The second one is by measuring the detected signal from the helicopter flashers by the IR Camera, considering the energy of the flashers and the location of the helicopter