The Crossfire Rhetoric. Success in Danger vs. Unsustainable Growth. Analysis of Tourism Skateholder's Narratives in the Spanish Press

Tourism has always stood out in terms of economic opportunities and personal enjoyment. However, the problem of overtourism has emerged in recent years in urban contexts of cities with diversified economies. Overtourism has become—to a much greater extent than any other variable challenging the sustainability of the tourism model—an object of public debate and the media reflect this debate, which, in the case of Spain, is concentrated in the term “tourismphobia.” This paper aims to analyse the two main opposing narratives reflected in the Spanish media on the emergence of the problem of tourismphobia and that defined what was happening to influence both public opinion and public policymakers themselves. The methodological approach used is the narrative policy framework (NPF), which considers public policies as a social construct, shaped by particular ideologies, values, and worldviews that are structured in narratives. The conclusions point to the fact that even though the “success in danger” narrative was the winner, for the first time the sustainability of the country’s tourism model is being broadly questioned and by very diverse actors. It is also clear that in order to change the trajectory of consolidated tourism policies, it is necessary to build tangible public policy alternatives that can be articulated and implemented by public actors. Based on the findings of the paper, future lines of research could use the “Narrative Policy Framework” for the analysis of sustainable tourism policies or for the study of overtourism in different countries from a comparative perspective.Fac. de Ciencias Políticas y SociologíaTRUEpu

Guía para el uso racionado del agua para los estudiantes de la Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Comerciales, municipio de Jalpatagua, departamento de Jutiapa.

La escasez de agua es el problema que se nos presenta en la actualidad, es un tema que cada día ocupa más atención de científicos, técnicos, políticos y en general, de muchos de los habitantes del planeta. La escasez de este vital líquido obliga a reiterar nuevamente una llamada a la moderación de consumo por parte de la población a nivel mundial, ya que sin su colaboración los esfuerzos técnicos que llevan a cabo algunas organizaciones resultarían insuficiente

Prevalencia de depresión post aborto.

Introducción: el aborto es un problema que añade a su vertiente estrictamente médica, otras de carácter jurídico, moral, sociológico, religioso, demográfico, psicológico, entre otros. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal en donde se tomó una muestra de 71 pacientes post aborto atendidas en el servicio de ginecología y obstetricia del Hospital Nacional Nicolasa Cruz, a quienes se les aplicó el test de Hamilton para determinar la prevalencia de depresión, y también se identificaron las características sociodemograficas. Resultados y discusión: Con base al test de Hamilton el 34 % (24) de la población presentó un grado de depresión, luego de la realización de un legrado intrauterino secundario a aborto. La mediana edad fue de 25.7% (18 a 26 años) quienes fueron las más propensas a presentar cuadros depresivos. Las pacientes con un estado civil de unión libre tuvieron mayor riesgo de presentar depresión luego de un legrado intrauterino secundario a aborto. La edad gestacional al momento del diagnóstico fue un factor de riesgo y los abortos tardíos los que presentaron más riesgo de depresión. Conclusiones: con base a los datos presentados, la población más afectada por algún grado de depresión según el test de Hamilton, fue la mediana edad, asociado a factores como la falta de apoyo de una pareja, primiparidad y grado académico

Technological inclusion and digital skills in older adults: towards active and connected ageing

La población mayor de 65 años aumentará considerablemente en 2050, y la tecnología puede respaldar su independencia, prevenir el deterioro funcional o cognitivo, limitar las enfermedades crónicas y promover un envejecimiento activo. Sin embargo, las personas mayores necesitan competencias digitales para utilizar la tecnología de manera efectiva. Este documento tiene como objetivo analizar los beneficios, oportunidades y limitaciones del uso de la tecnología, cómo afecta a las competencias digitales, qué tipo de tecnologías son las más utilizadas por las personas mayores y cómo podemos ayudarlas a adquirir competencias digitales. El método es una revisión sistemática de la literatura. La literatura se buscó en las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science publicadas entre 2013 y 2023 utilizando el método PRISMA. De los 979 artículos encontrados, 15 eran elegibles para el análisis, pero excluimos tres revisiones sistemáticas relacionadas. Los artículos revisados mostraron que algunas limitaciones cognitivas, físicas y motoras en los adultos mayores dificultan el uso de la tecnología, y algunos ancianos necesitan apoyo de familiares o amigos. Pero, si la tecnología se adapta a sus necesidades, las personas mayores pueden volverse digitalmente competentes. Los resultados destacan el impacto positivo de las redes sociales en la salud de la población senior al reducir la soledad y el aislamiento y adquirir competencias digitalesThe population over 65 will increase considerably in 2050, and technology can support their independence, prevent functional or cognitive decline, limit chronic diseases, and promote active aging. But, older people need digital competencies to use the technology effectively. The paper aims to analyze the benefits, opportunities, and limitations of using technology, how it affects digital competencies, what kind of technologies are the most used by older people, and how we can help them acquire digital competencies. The method is a systematic literature review. The literature was searched in Scopus and Web of Science databases published between 2013 and 2023 using the PRISMA method. Of the 979 articles found, 15 were eligible for the analysis, but we excluded three related systematic reviews. The reviewed articles showed that some cognitive, physical, and motor limitations in older adults make it difficult to use technology, and some seniors need support from family or friends. But, if technology is adapted to their needs, older people can become digitally competent. The results highlight the positive impact of social networks on the health of the senior population by reducing loneliness and isolation and acquiring digital competencie

Boosting room temperature tunnel magnetoresistance in hybrid magnetic tunnel junctions under electric bias

Spin-resolved electron symmetry filtering is a key mechanism behind gianttunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) in Fe/MgO/Fe and similar magnetictunnel junctions (MTJs), providing room temperature functionality in spinelectronics. However, the electron symmetry filtering breaks down underapplied bias, dramatically reducing the TMR above 0.5 V. This strongly ham-pers the application range of MTJs. To circumvent the problem, resonant tun-neling through quantum well states in thin layers has been used so far. Thismechanism, however, is mainly effective at low temperatures. Here, a funda-mentally different approach is demonstrated, providing a strong TMR boostunder applied bias in V/MgO/Fe/MgO/Fe/Co hybrids. This pathway uses spinorbit coupling (SOC) controlled interfacial states in vanadium, which contraryto the V(001) bulk states are allowed to tunnel to Fe(001) at low biases. Theexperimentally observed strong increase of TMR with bias is modeled usingtwo nonlinear resistances in series, with the low bias conductance of the first(V/MgO/Fe) element being boosted by the SOC-controlled interfacial states,while the conductance of the second (Fe/MgO/Fe) junctions are controlled bythe relative alignment of the ferromagnetic layers. These results pave a way tounexplored and fundamentally different spintronic device schemes, with tun-neling magnetoresistance uplifted under applied electric biasThe work in Madrid was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (RTI2018-095303-B-C55) and the Consejería de Educación e Investigación de la Comunidad de Madrid(NANOMAGCOST-CM Ref. P2018/NMT-4321) grant

Finding positive health in “fortalezas” and “comunidad”: A case study of Latinos/X in Sonoma Valley

Background: Psychological literature and needs-assessment reports emphasize that Latinos/X in Sonoma Valley continue to be impacted by the detrimental effects of the 2017 Northern California wildfires (Domínguez & Yeh, 2018), current immigration enforcement practices, higher rates of poverty, lower educational attainment, persistent barriers to health care access, and obstacles to proportionate leadership representation compared to White American families. To cope with these disparities and navigate life adversities, Sonoma Valley Latinos/X often rely on “fortalezas” [strengths] and community, political, spiritual, cultural, and physical assets. These assets, which often include meaningful interactions with family, friends, neighbors, folk healers, faith-based organizations, and community members, must be incorporated when health care, community, and social service initiatives are designed and implemented. Method: Our community-engaged research team (CERT) used asset-based community development (ABCD) as a conceptual framework (Kretzmann & McKnight, 1993) and community-based participatory research (CBPR) (Wallerstein & Duran, 2003) as a methodological approach to explore the assets and “fortalezas” [strengths] that have enabled Latinos/X to overcome adverse experiences i n Sonoma Valley. Five focus groups and 29 in-depth interviews were conducted because these methods are well-suited for Latino/X relational styles of “platicando” [small talk] (Delgado-Romero, Singh, & De Los Santos, 2018) . Participants were 18 years or older, lived or worked i n Sonoma Valley, and self-identified as Latino/X. Our sample included Latino/X parents, grandparents, artists, folk healers, health and social service providers, community leaders, students, and school personnel. Specific locations where interviews took place include the Hanna Institute, Nuestra Voz, La Luz Center, Center for Well-Being, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, the Family Resource Center in El Verano, the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, participants’ houses, and the broader Sonoma Valley community. Our research prioritized depth of relational engagement rather than sample size (Bowden, Caine, Yohani, 2017). We discontinued data collection once our research objectives were achieved and data saturation was accomplished. For data analysis, we used quasi-statistics to quantify the frequency of asset endorsement; open, axial, and selective coding to identify and categorize the assets; and GIS software for the creation of our two asset maps. Findings: Findings indicate that Latinos/X are marginally positioned within Sonoma Valley society. Latinos/X have coped with and adapted to adverse conditions and disparities using and relying on a variety of informal networks and formal sources of support. Their decision to rely on one source of support over another is often based on (a) the extent to which they can afford the services or support required; (b) their particular needs, goals, or objectives at the time the help i s needed; (c) their preference for support resources that honor “respeto” [respect], “personalismo” [a preference for close personal attention i n relationships], and stable and welcoming intimate relationships with others; (d) the accessibility associated with pursuing these support services (e.g., geographic and transportation limitations); and (e) the extent to which culturally relevant and Spanish-speaking support can be found. Dissemination: All data i n this study i s co-owned with the Sonoma Valley community. With the help of our community partners, this report was disseminated in Sonoma Valley during community meetings and forums, offering residents the opportunity to provide feedback, debate preliminary results, and assess whether their voices were captured accurately. Once the community expressed that the findings were representative of the Latino/X experience in Sonoma Valley, we finalized recommendations to assist community members, government officials, and health care and social service providers in designing culturally informed social, health, and/or community programs

The challenge of accessibility to heritage around the Via Francigena: the potential of Thermal Heritage for accessible tourism

The Via Francigena stands as a European Cultural Route recognized by the Council of Europe, serving as a link between Northern and Southern Europe, extending from Canterbury through France and Switzerland to Rome in Italy. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights underscores the right of all individuals to partake in the cultural life of their communities, which entails ensuring that heritage sites remain accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical, cognitive or sensory abilities. To achieve this, the ‘rurAllure’ project has been initiated to promote and disseminate the cultural and natural heritage along this pilgrimage route in an inclusive manner. This paper reviews the existing resources regarding accessibility in the Italian segment of the Via Francigena, comparing them to initiatives undertaken on other European Cultural Routes. This serves as an initial step to comprehend the measures required to guarantee that everyone can fully engage with and comprehend these cultural experiences. The analysis revealed that most of the limited accessibility efforts along this route have primarily focused on physical accessibility. Regrettably, cognitive and sensory accessibility has received considerably less attention. In this context, this paper proposes the thermal heritage located along the Val d’Orcia section in Tuscany, Italy, as particularly promising for the development of accessible experiences due to its tactile characteristics. The future efforts to enhance accessibility along this route should consider approaches like Universal Design for Learning and the geography of perception to create resources and new experiences that cater to a wide range of individualsThis research was funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, grant number 101004887, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101004887 (accessed on 1 November 2023

Monitoring, diagnosis, and evaluation of the effects of dissemination on heritage sites. Vettones hillforts in the provinces of Ávila and Salamanca: Las Cogotas, Mesa de Miranda, El Freíllo, Las Merchanas and Yecla la Vieja

En este artículo llevamos a cabo el monitoreo, diagnóstico y evaluación de los aspectos de la divulgación significativa en las aulas arqueológicas y yacimientos visitables relacionados con los pueblos prerromanos vettones. El análisis se centra en los castros de Las Cogotas, Mesa de Miranda y El Freíllo (Ávila) y en Las Merchanas y Yecla la Vieja (Salamanca). Una vez detectadas las fortalezas y debilidades de estos sitios patrimoniales, realizamos una serie de propuestas de mejora. Este artículo presenta diferentes estrategias de contextualización y de interrelación que, sin duda, contribuyen a potenciar el significado de los yacimientos abiertos al público, así como de los objetos exhibidos en los espacios museales. Para ello, tratamos sobre diversos conceptos como divulgación, interpretación temática y divulgación significativa, esta última centrada en crear elementos de unión entre los valores patrimoniales y los conceptos que evocan emociones para crear empatía con el patrimonioIn this article we carry out the monitoring, diagnosis, and evaluation of aspects of significant spreading in site museums and visitable sites related to the pre-Roman Vettones peoples. The analysis focuses on the forts of Las Cogotas, Mesa de Miranda and El Freíllo (Ávila) and Las Merchanas and Yecla la Vieja (Salamanca). Once the strengths and weaknesses of these heritage sites have been detected, we make a series of proposals for improvement. This article presents different contextualization and interrelated strategies that they contribute to enhance the meaning of archaeological sites open to the public as well as objects exhibited in museums spaces. To do this, we are trying various concepts such as spreading thematic interpretation, significant spreading, the latter proposes a communicative strategy focused on creating elements of union between heritage values and concept that evoke emotions to create empathy with heritag