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Econometric analysis of the industrial growth determinants in Colombia
An econometric study is carried out using a panel data model with fixed effects to identify the industrial development determinants in Colombia during the term 2005–2015. The database used in the study corresponds to World Bank and the Colombian state. The determinants of industrial growth identified at the theoretical level that allow the enhancement of productive capacities to face foreign competition in Colombia are: innovation; networks of innovations and knowledge among companies and organizations; the interest rate; the capital-product ratio, the unit labor cost; and the exchange rate. The amount invested in scientific, technological and innovation activities by industrial group is the only variable that is not significant in the model
Planning a master's level curriculum according to career space recommendations using concept mapping techniques
Nowadays the European Universities are worried about how to adapt
higher education to the new European Higher Education Area, as proposed in the
Bologna Magna Charta Universitatum of 1998, and signed by 32 European Education
Ministers. One of the key points in this higher education reform was the introduction of
new Master’s level curricula. These Masters will look for the professional specialization
and they will have to be adapted to the specific skills demanded by the society. This
paper presents the results from a cooperation project – funded by the AECI (International
Cooperation Spanish Agency) and developed between the University of Seville
(Spain) and the Catholic University of Asuncion (Paraguay) – by about the planning of
a new master’s level curriculum in digital signal processing (DSP) area, taking into
account the Bologna principles and the conclusions obtained by the Career Space
Consortium. A scientific method from social science, known as concept mapping techniques,
was used to perform this planning. Basically, the idea of concept mapping
consists of compiling the opinion from actors belonging to different environments
(lecturers, researchers, workers, businessmen, etc.) related to DSP applications. The
compiled data were statistically computed to cluster the opinions of the different agents.
The result will be a master’s level curricula adapted to the environment requirements and
the social setting
PopStar Evolutionary Synthesis Models II: Optical emission-line spectra from Giant H{\sc ii} regions
This is the second paper of a series reporting the results from the PopStar
evolutionary synthesis models. Here we present synthetic emission line spectra
of H{\sc ii} regions photoionized by young star clusters, for seven values of
cluster masses and for ages between 0.1 and 5.2 Myr. The ionizing Spectral
Energy Distributions (SEDs) are those obtained by the PopStar code
\citep*{mgb09} for six different metallicities, with a very low metallicity
set, Z=0.0001, not included in previous similar works. We assume that the
radius of the H{\sc ii} region is the distance at which the ionized gas is
deposited by the action of the mechanical energy of the winds and supernovae
from the central ionizing young cluster. In this way the ionization parameter
is eliminated as free argument, since now its value is obtained from the
cluster physical properties (mass, age and metallicity) and from the gaseous
medium characteristics (density and abundances). We discuss our results and
compare them with those from previous models and also with a large and data set
of giant H{\sc ii} regions for which abundances have been derived in a
homogeneous manner. The values of the [OIII] lines (at 4363,
4959, 5007\AA) in the lowest metallicity nebulae are found to be very weak and
similar to those coming from very high metallicity regions (solar or
over-solar). Thus, the sole use of the oxygen lines is not enough to
distinguish between very low and very high metallicity regions. In these cases
we emphasize the need of the additional support of alternative metallicity
tracers, like the [SIII] lines in the near-\textit{IR}.Comment: 20 pages, 26 figures, accepted for publication in MNRAS Main Journa
Tendency in the growth of creole kids in extensive systems
The present investigation was developed at the State of Puebla, Mexico, to describe the tendency in the growth of Creole kids by means of the evaluation of the average daily weight gain (ADWG). A total of 161 kids were controlled from the birth to the 102 days of age. Every 15 days the kids were weighed, previous fasting with separation of the mother from afternoon of the previous day. The variables included were date and weight at birth, sex, childbirth type and weights every 15 days. The results show that the average weight to the birth was 2.562 ± 0.583 kg, the males surpassing females (p<0.01) in 9.57 percent (0.232 kg). Differences were observed in favour of those of simple childbirth. The final weight was 10.186 ± 2.723 kg for the females and 11.508 ± 3.616 kg for the males. The males from simple childbirth reached a greater weight (12.229 kg). The average daily weight gain (g) for all the animals was of 82.37 ± 26.9 g. The weight at the first month reached 106.2 g; at the second 95.5 g and 53.9 g at third. The smaller gains are observed in the females born from double childbirth with 64.01 ± 17.1 g, whereas the best growth behavior was find in males from simple childbirth with 94.34 ± 30.31 g. The better adjustment of the growth was obtained with potential type equations for the total of kids (Y= 3.23X0.262); second degree polynomial equations were better for the females (Y= 3.35 + 0.07497X -0.00007085 X2); potential equations for males (Y= 4.23X0.21); and also, potential for kids of simple childbirth (Y= 3.91X0.23) and second degree polynomial equations for kids of double childbirth (Y= 3.26 + 0.0947X - 0.00002069 X2).En el Estado de Puebla, MĂ©xico, se desarrollĂł la presente investigaciĂłn con el objetivo de describir la tendencia en el crecimiento de cabritos criollos mediante la evaluaciĂłn de la ganancia media diaria de peso (GMDp). Se dio seguimiento individual a 161 cabritos desde el nacimiento hasta los 102 dĂas de edad, pesándose cada 15 dĂas, previo ayuno con separaciĂłn de la madre desde la tarde del dĂa anterior. Las variables consideradas fueron fecha y peso de nacimiento, sexo, tipo de parto y pesos quincenales. Los resultados muestran que el peso promedio al nacimiento es de 2,562 ± 0,583 kg, superando los machos a las hembras (p<0,01) en un 9,57 p.100 (0,232 kg). Los de parto simple tuvieron mejor comportamiento. El peso final fue de 10,186 ± 2,723 kg para las hembras y de 11,508 ± 3,616 kg para los machos. La ganancia media diaria de peso (g) para el total de los animales fue de 82,37 ± 26,9 g en promedio. Por perĂodos, al primer mes alcanzan 106,2 g; en el segundo 95,5 g y 53,9 en el tercero. Las menores ganancias se observan en las hembras nacidas de parto gemelar, con 64,01 ± 17,1 g, mientras que el mejor comportamiento lo tienen los machos simples con 94,34 ± 30,31g. Las ecuaciones de mejor ajuste del crecimiento fueron de tipo potencial para el total de cabritos (Y= 3,23X 0,262); polinomial de segundo grado para las hembras (Y= 3,35 + 0,07497X - 0,00007085X2); potencial para machos (Y= 4,23X 0,21); potencial para cabritos de parto simple (Y =3,91X 0,23) y polinomial de segundo grado para cabritos de parto doble (Y= 3,26 + 0,0947X - 0,00002069X2)
PolĂtiques sanitĂ ries per a la poblaciĂł immigrant en el context nacional i internacional
Health policy; ImmigrationPolĂtica sanitaria; InmigraciĂłnPolĂtica sanitĂ ria; ImmigraciĂłInforme que analiza las experiencias nacionales y internacionales en polĂticas sanitarias para la inmigraciĂłn, evaluando sus ventajas y limitaciones para extraer posibles enseñanzas para la implantaciĂłn en Cataluña.
Se estructura en tres partes: la primera es una introducciĂłn sobre el estado de salud, el acceso a los servicios sanitarios de los colectivos inmigrantes, la evoluciĂłn del derecho a la salud en el ámbito nacional y internacional y las implicaciones para la poblaciĂłn inmigrante. La segunda parte describe los objetivos y la metodologĂa del estudio. La tercera pare presenta los resultados, la discusiĂłn y conclusiones.Informe que analitza les experiències nacionals i nternacionals en polĂtiques sanitĂ ries per a la immigraciĂł, avaluant-ne les avantatges i limitacions per extreure’n possibles ensenyances per a la
implantaciĂł a Catalunya.
S’estructura en tres parts: la primera fa una introducció sobre l’estat de salut, l’accés als serveis sanitaris dels col·lectius immigrants, l’evolució del dret a la salut en l’à mbit nacional i internacional i les implicacions per a la població immigrant. La segona part descriu els objectius i metodologia de l’estudi. La tercera part presenta els resultats i la discussió i conclusions
Hallazgo de nuevos mosaicos en Écija (Sevilla)
Romula nÂş 9 (2010) p. 247-288La excavaciĂłn arqueolĂłgica llevada a cabo en un solar situado entre las Calles Fernández Pintado y Elvira de Écija, han puesto al descubierto unos restos romanos de gran interĂ©s, entre los que destacan los dos mosaicos descubiertos, el de la venera y el del circo, que en el trascurso del presente trabajo procederemos a analizar y estudiar de manera exhaustiva y pormenorizada. Se trata pues de dos nuevos e interesantes pavimentos que se suman al rico patrimonio musivo de Écija y que por sus propias caracterĂsticas y configuraciĂłn suponen una absoluta novedad dentro del conjunto musivo de dicha ciudad.The archaeological excavation recently carried out in Écija (Sevilla), in a site between Fernández and Elvira streets, brought out some roman remains, among them two outstanding mosaics. Both of them are interesting and original pavements which came to complete the rich musive heritage of the roman city. In the present work we analyze and study them in detail.VersiĂłn del edito
Hallazgo de nuevos mosaicos en Écija (Sevilla)
La excavaciĂłn arqueolĂłgica llevada a cabo en un solar situado entre las Calles Fernández Pintado y Elvira de Écija, han puesto al descubierto unos restos romanos de gran interĂ©s, entre los que destacan los dos mosaicos descubiertos, el de la venera y el del circo, que en el trascurso del presente trabajo procederemos a analizar y estudiar de manera exhaustiva y pormenorizada. Se trata pues de dos nuevos e interesantes pavimentos que se suman al rico patrimonio musivo de Écija y que por sus propias caracterĂsticas y configuraciĂłn suponen una absoluta novedad dentro del conjunto musivo de dicha ciudad. ---------------------------------------------------------------------The archaeological excavation recently carried out in Écija (Sevilla), in a site between Fernández and Elvira streets, brought out some roman remains, among them two outstanding mosaics. Both of them are interesting and original pavements which came to complete the rich musive heritage of the roman city. In the present work we analyze and study them in detail
Diabetes-related excess mortality in Mexico: a comparative analysis of National Death Registries between 2017-2019 and 2020
OBJECTIVE: To estimate diabetes-related mortality in Mexico in 2020 compared with 2017-2019 after the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This retrospective, state-level study used national death registries of Mexican adults aged ≥20 years for the 2017-2020 period. Diabetes-related death was defined using ICD-10 codes listing diabetes as the primary cause of death, excluding certificates with COVID-19 as the primary cause of death. Spatial and negative binomial regression models were used to characterize the geographic distribution and sociodemographic and epidemiologic correlates of diabetes-related excess mortality, estimated as increases in diabetes-related mortality in 2020 compared with average 2017-2019 rates. RESULTS: We identified 148,437 diabetes-related deaths in 2020 (177 per 100,000 inhabitants) vs. an average of 101,496 deaths in 2017-2019 (125 per 100,000 inhabitants). In-hospital diabetes-related deaths decreased by 17.8% in 2020 versus 2017-2019, whereas out-of-hospital deaths increased by 89.4%. Most deaths were attributable to type 2 diabetes (130 per 100,000 inhabitants). Compared with 2018-2019 data, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and diabetic ketoacidosis were the two contributing causes with the highest increase in mortality (128% and 116% increase, respectively). Diabetes-related excess mortality clustered in southern Mexico and was highest in states with higher social lag, rates of COVID-19 hospitalization, and prevalence of HbA1c ≥7.5%. CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes-related deaths increased among Mexican adults by 41.6% in 2020 after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, occurred disproportionately outside the hospital, and were largely attributable to type 2 diabetes and hyperglycemic emergencies. Disruptions in diabetes care and strained hospital capacity may have contributed to diabetes-related excess mortality in Mexico during 2020
PopStar I: Evolutionary synthesis models description
We present new evolutionary synthesis models for Simple Stellar Populations
for a wide range of ages and metallicities. The models are based on the Padova
isochrones. The core of the spectral library is provided by the medium
resolution Lejeune et al. atmosphere models. These spectra are complemented by
NLTE atmosphere models for hot stars that have an important impact in the
stellar cluster's ionizing spectra: O, B and WR stellar spectra at the early
ages, and spectra of post-AGB stars and planetary nebulae, at intermediate and
old ages. At young ages, our models compare well with other existing models but
we find that, the inclusion of the nebular continuum, not considered in several
other models, reddens significantly the integrated colours of very young
stellar populations. This is consistent with the results of spectral synthesis
codes particularly devised for the study of starburst galaxies. At intermediate
and old ages, the agreement with literature model is good and, in particular,
we reproduce well the observed colours of star clusters in LMC. Given the
ability to produce good integrated spectra from the far-UV to the infrared at
any age, we consider that our models are particularly suited for the study of
high redshift galaxies. These models are available on the web site
{http://www.fractal-es.com/SEDmod.htm} and also through the Virtual Observatory
Tools on the PopStar server.Comment: 21 pages, 29 figures, to be published by MNRA
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