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    Constitutional Federalism in Latin America

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    Constitutional Federalism in Latin America

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    Analysis Of The Merluccius Merluccius Market Chain. Estimated Results For Production In Galicia

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    Hake is the preferred groundfish in Southern European markets. Spain is the largest hake market in the world, and accounts for one half of the total European consumption of hake. The aim of this study is to analyse the evolution of prices at first-hand sale level, at wholesale level and retail level in the commercialisation chain of one of the most-fished demersal species in the north-east Atlantic’s mixed fisheries, the Merluccius merluccius. In particular, we are testing a dynamic model to identify and measure the effect the level of price uncertainty has on the evolution of commercial margins, using monthly data relating to the last five years for this species in a regional market (Galicia, NW Spain), significant for its volume of landings. The results show that transitory changes in prices at first-hand sale level are absorbed neither by the wholesale level nor the retail level. A counter-cyclical price effect is observed, with the result that in periods when prices at first-hand sale level are low the wholesale and retail percentage margin is higher

    Industry 4.0 Maturity Assessment: A multi-dimensional indicator approach

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    Purpose - Industry 4.0 has offered significant potential for manufacturing firms to alter and rethink their business models, production processes, strategies, and objectives. Manufacturing organizations have recently undergone substantial transformation due to Industry 4.0 technologies. Hence, to successfully deploy and embed Industry 4.0 technologies in their organizational operations and practices, businesses must assess their adoption readiness. For this purpose, a multidimensional analytical indicator methodology has been developed to measure Industry 4.0 maturity and preparedness. Design/methodology/approach- A weighted average method was adopted to assess the Industry 4.0 readiness using a case study from a steel manufacturing organization. Findings- The result revealed that the firm ranks between Industry 2.0 and Industry 3.0, with an overall score of 2.32. This means that the organization is yet to achieve Industry 4.0 mature and ready organization. Practical Implications- The multi-dimensional indicator framework proposed can be used by managers, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to assess the current status of organizations in terms of Industry 4.0 maturity and readiness as well as undertake a practical diagnosis and prognosis of systems and processes for its future adoption. Originality/ value- Although research on Industry 4.0 maturity models has grown exponentially in recent years, this study is the first to develop a multi-dimensional analytical indicator to measure Industry 4.0 maturity and readiness

    Processing Of Marine Products: Sustainability, Competitiveness And Financial Viability Of The Canned Food Industry In Spain

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    For many decades Spain has been an important fish producer, the fact of which has created an important fish product processing sector. The main sub-sector is the canned food industry; in fact, Spain is the main canned fish and seafood producer in the EU. This paper studies the economic and financial structure of the canned food industry in Galicia, a region where the majority of the sector is located. The study is presented from the point of view of a prospective increase in demand and the risks associated with greater international competition, which obliges companies in the sector to apply more competitive strategies in order to guarantee the activitys future, both from the perspectives of access to consumers as well as business organisation and scale. The result will impact on the regional economy and on the way in which fishing resources are dealt with

    The Effect Of Dimension Companies On The Level Of Debt: A Study Of The Fishing Industry In Spain

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    The present concern that exists in the economy on account of the high level of debt facing non-financial companies in Spain also exists in the fish and seafood processing industry, particularly to the extent that it might affect the fisheries sector as a whole. Given that Spain has generated an important processing sector and has become the main producer of canned fish and seafood in the EU, it is undoubtedly a pertinent case of reference to analyse this problem.  Along these lines, this study specifically looks at the economic structure and financial viability of the canning industry in Spain’s largest area of production (Galicia), analysing the possible interrelationships that may exist between debt levels and the business structure in this sector of the economy. Furthermore, the study is carried out in a scenario of increased demand and of risks associated with international competition, which makes the implementation of competitive strategies to guarantee the future of this activity recommendable. The results obtained show the existence of a close relationship between the size of the companies and the debt level

    Capacitación, evaluación y certificación del personal docente como un proceso que contribuye a la calidad de vida del docente en su desempeño.

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    Uno de los factores condicionantes de la calidad del servicio que se ofrece, es el grado de bienestar y satisfacción que el personal docente de una institución de educación a nivel medio y superior siente con su trabajo En este estudio veremos las bondades de capacitar y evaluar las competencias laborales del docente en el nivel medio y superior de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León que favorecerá su calidad de vida en el trabajo. Si bien es cierto en muchos de los casos se contrata un docente el cual carece de las habilidades para impartir una clase podrá tener el dominio del tema pero muchas veces no lo sabe expresar de tal manera que el alumno pueda entender y comprender las enseñanzas del maestro. Se debe enamorar el alumno de la clase y eso es el trabajo que debe realizar el maestro para corroborar que se cumplió el objetivo de enseñanza. Pero también los hay que disfrutan compartiendo sus conocimientos y experiencias que no podemos dejar de lado y podrían participar en este Proyecto demostrando sus competencias y certificarlas
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