Homicide Profiles Based on Crime Scene and Victim Characteristics

One of the current trends in homicide research includes developing works based on scientific study and empirical evidence, which offer conclusions that can be used in an operational manner during police investigations. The objective of this study was to identify homicide characteristics from behaviors carried out on the crime scene and victim characteristics associated with those of the perpetrators of these crimes in Spain. The sample consisted of 448 homicide cases from the database of the Homicide Revision Project led by the Office of Coordination and Studies of the Secretary of State and Security. After creating six classification tree models, it was found that the modus operandi of the aggressor and the victim characteristics may permit hypothesizing about the demographic characteristics of the perpetrator (gender, age, and country of origin), his/her criminal record, and the type of relationship with the victim. Furthermore, the importance of the study of victimology during a criminal investigation is highlighted, as it may indirectly offer information about the potential perpetrator. The findings of this study suggest that criminal profiling contributes notably to the decision-making process to establish more rigorous suspect prioritization, improve the management of human resources and materials, and increase the efficiency of criminal investigations

Territory and cooperativism: A spatial analysis of the Spanish region of Andalusia

This study seeks to identify the behavior of cooperative societies in Andalusia, as well as the environments in which their greater relative importance is evident. The weight of cooperative societies is significantly greater in Andalusia as compared to the rest of Spain. These organizations are noteworthy for acting under social, economic and environmental principles and values, and represent a potential opportunity for the region. The methodology applied for this purpose consists of spatial analysis using descriptive graphing techniques and application of spatial autocorrelation. Among the results obtained, a significant finding is these organizations’ defined behavior as opposed to that of mercantile or traditional businesses. In mapping the weight of cooperativism in Andalusia, this study enables a deeper understanding that could lead to improved design and execution of general and specific territorial policies, and with a greater guarantee of success

In Times of Crisis, a New Category of Social Assistance User: The Example of Jerez de la Frontera

The economic crisis produced increases in levels of poverty and a worsening in social welfare for the population of Jerez de la Frontera. The objective of this research is, therefore, to deepen our understanding of poverty in this particular municipality and determine if the crisis affected the characteristics of social services users and their territorial distribution in the city. This has involved the use of stratified sampling techniques and a questionnaire applied to the population under analysis. The results confirm the existence of a new category of social assistance claimant, as well as new regional areas affected by poverty.14 página

What is a scientific experiment?: The impact of a professional development course on teachers’ ability to design an inquiry-based science curriculum

Designing inquiry-based science lessons can be a challenge for secondary school teachers. In this study we evaluated the development of in-service teachers’ lesson plans as they took part in a 10-month professional development course in Peru which engaged teachers in the design of inquiry-based lessons. At the beginning, most teachers designed either confirmatory or structured inquiry activities. As the course progressed, however, they started designing guided and open inquiry lesson plans. We found four factors that accounted for this change: re-evaluating the need for lab materials, revising their views on the nature of science, engaging in guided and open inquiry activities themselves, and trying out inquiry-based lessons with their own students. Our results point to the importance of engaging teachers in prolonged and varied opportunities for inquiry as part of teacher education programs in order to achieve the challenge of changing teachers’ views and practices in science education.Fil: Pérez, María del Carmen B.. Universidad de Piura; PerúFil: Furman, Melina Gabriela. Universidad de San Andrés. Escuela de Educación; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentin

Proyecto de estudio de terapias de presión negativa como prevención de infecciones de esternotomía media

Traballo fin de mestrado (UDC.FCS). Asistencia e investigación sanitaria. Especialidade en investigación clínica. Curso 2018/101

Evaluación neuropsicológica en la enfermedad mental: implicaciones para la provisión de apoyos

Se presentan los resultados obtenidos tras evaluar el funcionamiento psicológico de 150 participantes con enfermedad mental severa y prolongada. Para ello hemos empleado La Batería Luria-DNA y la Escala Wechsler de Evaluación de la Inteligencia para Adultos (WAIS). Concretamente, pretendemos: (1) ofrecer datos sobre la validez concurrente de la Batería Luria-DNA a través del estudio de las correlaciones entre dicha batería y la escala WAIS. (2) Analizar el impacto de variables clínicas en el rendimiento psicológico de estos pacientes; (3) obtener un perfil de rendimiento neuropsicológico. Los resultados avalan la fiabilidad y validez de la batería así como su utilidad en la exploración neuropsicológica de pacientes con esquizofrenia. Los resultados obtenidos permiten ofrecer sugerencias para mejorar la provisión de apoyos.The results obtained after evaluating the psychological functioning of 150 participants with severe and prolonged mental illness are presented. So we've used the Battery Luria-DNA and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Specifically, we aim to: (1) provide data on the concurrent validity of the Luria - DNA battery through the study of correlations between this battery and WAIS scale. (2) Analyze the impact of clinical variables in the psychological performance of these patients; (3) obtain a profile of neuropsychological performance. The results support the reliability and validity of the battery and its usefulness in the neuropsychological examination of patients with schizophrenia. The results obtained provide suggestions to improve the provision of support.peerReviewe

Delitos contra la libertad sexual

Perspectiva criminológica de análisis de los elementos, la jurisprudencia penal y la doctrina científica de diversos tipos penales regulados en el Derecho penal positivo, en este caso, de los delitos de agresión sexual, abuso sexual y acoso sexual. En la actualidad son múltiples las noticias que dan a conocer supuestos de agresiones sexuales, destacando al respecto que técnicamente existe agresión sexual (que puede manifestarse de múltiples formas) cuando se atenta, con violencia e intimidación, contra la libertad sexual de una persona