Trade-SCAN v2: A user-friendly tool for global value chain analysis

This document is an illustrated User Guide for the Trade-SCAN v2 (Trade Supply Chain Analysis) tool developed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) to help users understand how international trade flows affect employment, income and environmental variables such as CO2 emissions.JRC.B.5-Circular Economy and Industrial Leadershi

Diseño de un sistema de enfriamiento en el área de acopio del Centro San Lorenzo - Gloria SA para optimizar el tiempo en el proceso de enfriamiento de leche

El objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar el diseño de un sistema de enfriamiento de leche en el área de acopio del centro San Lorenzo - Gloria SA para optimizar el tiempo en el proceso de enfriamiento de leche. Los resultados de esta investigación arrojan que este sistema de enfriamiento de leche deberá ser un sistema por compresión con uso de gas refrigerante y debe utilizar el refrigerante como el R22, para ello se utilizó el método científico de la modelación caracterizando una investigación de tipo Cuasi experimental aplicativa. Al diseñar el sistema de enfriamiento del circuito termodinámico por compresión de gas R22 mediante el software EES, los -93006.2W/s de absorción de calor cuando la leche entra a 25°C al evaporador en flujo másico de 1000g/s su temperatura varia en -23.368°C/s; es decir si la leche entra a 1000g/s al evaporador un segundo después esta tendrá una temperatura de 1.632 °C. Al analizar la consistencia del modelo termodinámico con el software Coolselector este nos indica que un modelo con un poder de enfriamiento de -93006.2W/s funcionaria al 100% es decir las líneas son consistentes para la relación presión y temperatura. Además, este software nos indica también que los componentes para el modelo termodinámico son comerciales y tecnológicamente adaptables.The objective of the present investigation is to carry out the design of a milk cooling system in the collection area of the San Lorenzo - Gloria SA center to accelerate the time in the milk cooling process. The results of this research show that this milk modification system must be a compression system with the use of refrigerant gas and the R22 refrigerant must be used, for this the scientific method of modeling should be used, characterizing an investigation of a quasi-experimental application. . When designing the compression system of the R22 gas compression thermodynamic circuit using the EES software, the -93006.2W / s of heat absorption when the milk enters 25 ° C to the evaporator in 1000g / s mass flow its temperature varies in -23,368 ° C / s; that is to say, if the milk enters the evaporator at 1000 g / s in a second, it will have a temperature of 1,632 ° C. When analyzing the consistency of the thermodynamic model with the Coolselector software, this indicates a model with an analysis power of - 93006.2 W/s that will work at 100%, that is, the lines are consistent for the pressure and temperature ratio. In addition, this software also indicates the components for the thermodynamic model are commercial and technologically adaptable

Depression is Associated with Weight Gain in Patients Transplanted for NASH Cirrhosis but Not Other Etiologies of Cirrhosis

The present study was to bridge this gap in knowledge by evaluating the relationship between depression, liver disease and weight change after LT. Weight gain after liver transplantation (LT) is common, particularly in patients transplanted for NASH cirrhosis, and is associated with reduced survival. In non-LT patients, presence and sub-optimal management of depression is closely associated with weight gain and obesity. The impact of depression as predictor of post-LT weight gain is currently not known. Method:All adult patients receiving LT between 7/2007 to 7/2017 were included in the analysis. Patients with graft failure or death within 6 months after LT were excluded. Baseline weight was weight 2 weeks after LT to avoid contribution of peri-transplant edema. Screening for depression was performed by a psychologist or psychiatrist using DSM-IV/V guidelines. Antidepressant use was quantified through chart review. Results: The presence of depression did not affect weight change in patients transplanted for HCV and alcoholic cirrhosis; however, in patients transplanted for NASH cirrhosis depression was positively associated with 60 months post-LT weight gain. Patients receiving treatment for depression, the weight gain was mitigated, whereas in patients with NASH cirrhosis and depression not on anti-depressants the weight gain was significantly more profound at each follow up.Conclusion: Presence and under-treatment of depression are associated with more profound weight gain in patients transplanted for NASH cirrhosis, likely reflecting poor coping mechanisms. Additional trials with aggressive screening and treatment of depression in patients transplanted for NASH cirrhosis are essential to mitigate post-LT weight gai

CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LOS PRODUCTORES, ADOPCIÓN E IMPACTO ECONÓMICO DEL USO DE LA VARIEDAD DE FRIJOL “PINTO SALTILLO†EN EL NORTE CENTRO DE MÉXICO

In the North-Central Mexico, the main production area of beans in the country, a study was conducted during 2008-2009, whose objectives were to characterize the producers, determine the extent of adoption and to assess the impact of using the bean variety “Pinto Saltilloâ€, generated by INIFAP. The methodological approach was based on a formal interview to a sample of farmers, who were randomly selected from a population of 45,000 registered producers in the pattern of SAGARPA. The sample size was 496 elements. The questionnaire included closed and open questions by analyzing each of the responses through Frequency Analysis. Official sources were consulted for information as well as cooperatives, integrating and marketing of beans. The economic impact analysis of the use of Pinto Saltillo was made considering the increase in performance and / or sale price, and the number of hectares planted. The results indicated that 65.9% of farmers used the variety Pinto Saltillo and that there are different degrees of adoption by state: while in Durango and Chihuahua has been widespread use with rates of 93.3% and 82.8% respectively, Zacatecas recorded use of only 13.3%. The economic benefit generated by this variety released by INIFAP in northern central Mexico with 2008 prices, is approximately 934'000, 000 pesos. The adoption of Pinto Saltillo was a success in production and trade that benefits producers, traders, industrialists and consumers of beans.INIFAP, integrating and marketing organization of beans, bean grown under water scarcity conditions, consumers., Agribusiness,

Trade-SCAN 1.1 – A Tool for Trade Supply Chain Analysis

This document consists in a User Manual of the tool Trade-SCAN 1.1, which has been developed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre to help users understanding how international trade flows affect employment and income in the EU. In particular, TRADE-SCAN 1.1 allows calculating "value added in trade" type of indicators (also for employment by skills, gender, sectors, age groups…) on the spot and with ad-hoc queries specified by the user. The main data source is the World Input-Output Database (WIOD), 2016 release, complemented with data on employment by age, skill and gender from other sources such as EUKLEMS. The geographical breakdown of the data includes the 28 EU Member States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, the United States, and an aggregate “Rest of the World” region. The industry breakdown consists of 56 sectors: agriculture and mining (4), manufacturing (22) and services (30).JRC.B.5-Circular Economy and Industrial Leadershi

A systemic model of analysis of organizational culture in health care services

Introduction: The aim of this paper is to present the results of a case study carried out in the state of Hidalgo under a systemic model of analysis. This focused the organizational culture of health care services with the main purpose of studying these organizations and to understand their inner and outer dynamics. Method: A case study carried out under qualitative approach with the application of focus groups and interviews in communitarian health centers, physicians offices, sanatoriums and hospitals of the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. Results: The organizational culture in health care services was classified into 4 subsystems: human, technical-technological, functionalstructural and environmental macrosystem. Conclusion: An interrelation among the four subsystems was identified defining the dynamics of organizational culture of health care services in three transactions: interdynamics, intradynamics and outerdynamics

EU Trade in Employment

The European Commission identified trade policy as a core component of the European Union's 2020 Strategy. The fast changing global economy, characterised by the dynamic creation of business opportunities and increasingly complex production chains, means that it is now even more important to fully understand how global value chains affect employment. Gathering comprehensive, reliable and comparable information on this is crucial to support evidence-based policymaking. Guided by that objective, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has produced this publication. It aims to be a valuable tool for trade policymakers. The report features a series of indicators to illustrate in detail the dependence of the EU employment on the final demand of each EU Member State, and of the employment in each Member State on the EU final demand. This is done using the World Input-Output Database (WIOD), 2016 release, as the main data source. This information has been complemented with data on employment by skill and gender from other sources such as EUKLEMS. Besides, indicators have been also included to account for the inter-dependence between the EU and other world economies. Most indicators cover the period 2000-2014 but, due to data constraints, the indicators on employment split by skill and gender are only available from 2008 onwards. The geographical breakdown of the data includes the 28 EU Member States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, the United States of America, and an aggregate “Rest of the World” region. The information presented in this pocketbook is complemented with a software tool for analyses of global value chains, trade, income and employment. This tool enables a more detailed analysis of the different indicators related to global value chains and includes additional data management and visualization options.JRC.B.5-Circular Economy and Industrial Leadershi

EU Trade in CO2 Emissions

The European Commission identified trade policy as a core component of the European Union's 2020 Strategy. The fast changing global economy, characterised by the dynamic creation of business opportunities and increasingly complex production chains, means that it is now even more important to fully understand how global value chains affect CO2 emissions. Gathering comprehensive, reliable and comparable information on this is crucial to support evidence-based policymaking. Guided by that objective, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has produced this publication. It aims to be a valuable tool for trade policymakers. The report features a series of indicators to illustrate in detail the EU CO2 emissions dependence on the final demand of each EU Member State, and the CO2 emissions in each Member State depending on the EU final demand. This is done using the World Input-Output Database (WIOD), 2016 release, as the main data source. This information has been complemented with data on CO2 emissions from other sources such as the EU Science Hub of the European Commission (Corsatea et al. 2019). Besides, indicators have been also included to account for the inter-dependence between the EU and other world economies. Indicators cover the period 2000 - 2014.The geographical breakdown of the data includes the 28 EU Member States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, the United States of America, and an aggregate “Rest of the World” region. The information presented in this pocketbook is complemented with a software tool for analyses of global value chains, trade, income and employment. This tool enables a more detailed analysis of the different indicators related to global value chains and includes additional data management and visualization options.JRC.B.5-Circular Economy and Industrial Leadershi

EU Exports to the EU: Effects on Employment and Income

The European Commission identified trade policy as a core component of the European Union’s 2020 Strategy. The fast changing global economy, characterised by the dynamic creation of business opportunities and increasingly complex production chains, means that it is now even more important to fully understand how trade flows affect employment in the EU economy. Gathering comprehensive, reliable and comparable information on this is crucial to support evidence-based policymaking. Guided by that objective, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) produced this publication. It aims to be a valuable tool for EU policymakers covering trade policy, industrial policy, employment policy and the European Semester. Following up Arto et al. (2015), this report features a series of indicators to illustrate in detail the relationship between international trade, income and employment for the EU as a whole and for each EU Member State using the World Input-Output Database (WIOD), 2016 release (Timmer et al., 2015, 2016), as the main data source. This information has been complemented with labour data by age, skill and gender from other sources such as EUKLEMS. All the indicators relate to the EU exports of goods and services consumed in another EU country or sold as intermediate to another EU country. Effects of intra-EU trade supplying inputs to other EU countries to produce exports of goods and services sold to non-EU countries are not reported here but in other JRC publications: “EU exports to the world: Effects on Employment” (Arto et al., 2018a) and “EU exports to the world: Effects on Income” (Arto et al., 2018b). Most indicators are available as off 2000 but, due to data constraints, the indicators on employment split by skill, gender and age are only available from 2008 to 2014. The geographical breakdown of the data includes the 28 EU Member States. The information presented in this pocketbook is complemented with an electronic version allowing downloads of the tables with the complete time series (2000-2014).JRC.B.5-Circular Economy and Industrial Leadershi

Osteoarticular Expression of Musashi-1 in an Experimental Model of Arthritis

Background. Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA), a murine experimental disease model induced by immunization with type II collagen (CII), is used to evaluate novel therapeutic strategies for rheumatoid arthritis. Adult stem cell marker Musashi-1 (Msi1) plays an important role in regulating the maintenance and differentiation of stem/precursor cells. The objectives of this investigation were to perform a morphological study of the experimental CIA model, evaluate the effect of TNFα-blocker (etanercept) treatment, and determine the immunohistochemical expression of Msi1 protein. Methods. CIA was induced in 50 male DBA1/J mice for analyses of tissue and serum cytokine; clinical and morphological lesions in limbs; and immunohistochemical expression of Msi1. Results. Clinically, TNFα-blocker treatment attenuated CIA on day 32 after immunization (). Msi1 protein expression was significantly higher in joints damaged by CIA than in those with no lesions () and was related to the severity of the lesions (Spearman’s rho = 0.775, ). Conclusions. Treatment with etanercept attenuates osteoarticular lesions in the murine CIA model. Osteoarticular expression of Msi1 protein is increased in joints with CIA-induced lesion and absent in nonlesioned joints, suggesting that this protein is expressed when the lesion is produced in order to favor tissue repair.This investigation was partially supported by Research Group #CTS-138 (Junta de Andalucía, Spain)