Motivational theories applied to assess EI programs: the EMOCARE’s Systematic Evaluation Model

Financial resources invested in treatment programs in Hospitals are limited; programs that work with the mental illness caregivers are not an exception. To prioritize those who will be included in programs is by establishing factors criteria: cognitive level, urgency, motivation to participate, intention to change and commitment to change. This chapter explores the adequacy of the EMOCARE’s Systematic Evaluation Model as a protocol to ensure that EMOCARE improves caregivers’ well-being as part of their education in Emotional Intelligence. The methodology follows a quasi-experimental pre-post design with two groups, one of them is a quasi-control group carried out during April to May of 2014. Sample size is 15 patients from the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital (Barcelona, Spain)-, 10 of them part of the experimental group (EG) -they attended the EMOCARE program for two months-. Results are discussed along with the theoretical framework, remarking EMOCARE’s Systematic Evaluation Model is adequate to assess the efficacy and effectiveness of the program; as well as EMOCARE improves caregivers’ well-being in terms of their satisfaction with life (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985)

Creación de imagen, visibilidad y turismo como estrategias de crecimiento económico de la ciudad

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar como el crecimiento económico de Barcelona desde mediados de los años noventa se ha basado en la producción de una economía de servicios avanzados, en el que las estrategias de creación de imagen y el turismo han jugado un papel primordial. En este proceso destaca el papel promotor de macro-eventos como los Juegos Olímpicos de 1992, los cuales han sido herramientas de cambio del modelo económico de Barcelona; y se identifica la importancia de la colaboración público-privada y la planificación estratégica. Se analiza el impacto económico del turismo para la ciudad en el periodo 1990-2010, y se concluye con una reflexión en torno a las implicaciones sobre el espacio público que esta estrategia de crecimiento conlleva.O objectivo deste artigo é analisar o crescimento económico de Barcelona, desde meados dos anos 90, baseado numa economia de serviços avançados, onde as estratégias de criação da imagem e a dinamização do turismo tiveram papel primordial. Neste processo destaca-se o papel promotor de macro-eventos, como os Jogos Olímpicos de 1992, ferramentas para a mudança do modelo económico de Barcelona, salienta-se a importância da colaboração público-privada e da planificação estratégica e analisa-se o impacto económico do turismo para a cidade no período de 1990-2010. Conclui-se com uma reflexão em torno das implicações sobre o espaço público que esta estratégia de crescimento encerra.The aim of this paper is to analyse how Barcelona's economic growth since the 1990s has been based on the production of advanced services, in which image creation and tourism have played a key role. In this context, we emphasise the role played by macro-events, such as the 1992 Olympic Games, which have brought about important changes to Barcelona's economic model, and we highlight the importance of public-private partnerships and strategic planning. Additionally, we analyse the economic impact of tourism upon the city in the period 1990-2010, and we conclude with some reflections on the implications upon public space entailed by this growth strategy.Création d'image, visibilité et tourisme comm e stratégies de croissance économique de la ville. L'objectif de cet article est d'analyser comment la croissance économique de Barcelone à partir de la moitié des années 1990 s'est basée sur la production d'une économie de services avancés, au sein de laquelle les stratégies de création d'image et le tourisme ont joué un rôle primordial. Dans ce processus émerge l'importance de la promotion de macro-événements comme les Jeux Olympiques de 1992, lesquels sont considérés comme outils de changement du modèle économique de Barcelone. S'identifient également ici la collaboration public-privée et la planification stratégique. L'article analyse l'impact économique du tourisme dans la ville durant la période 1990-2010, et propose une réflexion sur les implications de l'espace public entraînées par cette stratégie de croissance

Human biomonitoring of t-2 toxin, t-2 toxin-3-glucoside and their metabolites in urine through high-resolution mass spectrometry

The metabolic profile of T-2 toxin (T-2) and its modified form T-2-3-glucoside (T-2-3-Glc) remain unexplored in human samples. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the presence of T-2, T-2-3-Glc and their respective major metabolites in human urine samples (n = 300) collected in South Italy through an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) coupled to Q-Orbitrap-HRMS methodology. T-2 was quantified in 21% of samples at a mean concentration of 1.34 ng/mg Crea (range: 0.22–6.54 ng/mg Crea). Almost all the major T-2 metabolites previously characterized in vitro were tentatively found, remarking the occurrence of 3′-OH-T-2 (99.7%), T-2 triol (56%) and HT-2 (30%). Regarding T-2-3-Glc, a low prevalence of the parent mycotoxin (1%) and its metabolites were observed, with HT-2-3-Glc (17%) being the most prevalent compound, although hydroxylated products were also detected. Attending to the large number of testing positive for T-2 or its metabolites, this study found a frequent exposure in Italian population

¿Es eficaz la formación en la Administración pública española?: Evaluación de la transferencia de los aprendizajes con el modelo FET

Is training in Spanish Public Administration effective?: evaluation of transfer of learning using the FET model». This paper analyses the efficacy of the continuous training attended by the Spanish public administration employees, in terms of learning transfer at the work- place. The analysis was conducted using the FET (Factors to Evaluate Transfer) model. Two questionnaires were applied to 1.148 trainees of training actions organized by four Spanish public administration schools; the data analysis included testing hypothesis and multiple regression models. Main results demonstrate that learning transfer is related to factors of the training and workplace context, and not to variables related to trainees’ profile