Serempathy: A New Approach To Innovation. An Application To Forty-Six Regions Of Atlantic Arc Countries

This research provides a new theoretical approach to innovation called Serempathy: Serendipity (which is achieved by chance) + Empathy (putting your self in the other). Serempathy relies on collaborative relationships between: University, private companies and public administration. In this theoretical approach adds chance to scientific discovery and an environment of empathy. Ideas aren't self-contained things; they're more like ecosystems and networks. The work also provides data processed in recent years (2004-2006) for forty six Atlantic Arc Regions (the forty regions of countries: United Kindong, France, Portugal and Spain), overall and in different clusters, providing relevant empirical evidence on the relationship between Human Capital, Technological Platform, Innovation, Serempathy and Output. In the econometric and statistical modeling is considered especially for forty regions of the Atlantic Arc.“This research has been supported financially by the project titled "Dissemination of Knowledge and Networks in Atlantic Area ". INTERREG-IV-c, European Commission

Interest groups and environmental pressure

Uno de los motivos de mayor peso que inducen a las organizaciones a la implantación de sistemas de gestión medioambiental es la presión ejercida por los grupos de interés. La investigación aporta resultados sobre cuál es la infl uencia de los grupos de interés sobre la gestión medioambiental. Con este fi n hemos analizado 142 centros de negocio españoles, poseedores de los certifi cados ISO 14000 y/o EMAS, estableciendo la relación de los grupos de interés y su infl uencia con el modo en que se realiza en dichas organizaciones la gestión medioambiental. Se ha podido probar empíricamente la existencia de una relación signifi cativa y positiva entre los grupos de interés y la gestión medioambiental. El análisis ha permitido concretar el efecto de tres conjuntos (normativo, organizacional y social) de grupos de interés sobre los componentes de la gestión medioambiental. A tenor de los resultados, no todos los grupos de interés ejercen su infl uencia de igual forma sobre la gestión medioambiental y sus variables signifi cativasThe pressure exerted by interest groups is one of the main reasons that have led organizations to introduce Environmental Management Systems. Research provides evidence on the existing relationship between Stakeholders ´ pressure and their infl uence on business environmental management. The aim of this paper is to analyze 142 Spanish business centers, holders of ISO 14000 and /or EMAS certifi cates, in order to empirically probe the relationship between different kind of stakeholders and environmental management. We found a signifi cant and positive relationship between stakeholders and environmental management within organizations. Additionally, the analysis clarifi ed the individual infl uence of stakeholders (normative, organizational and social) on different aspects of environmental management. According to our analysis, this infl uence varies depending on each type of stakeholde

A new approach to innovation and its application to the countries of the European Union

This research provides a new theoretical approach to innovation. Innovation relies on collaborative relationships between universities, private companies and public administration. This theoretical approach offers an opportunity for scientific discovery in an environment of collaboration. Innovative ideas are not self-contained items; they are more like ecosystems and networks. The article also provides data processed in recent years (2003?2009) for the European Union states, providing relevant empirical evidence on the relationship between human capital, relational capital, technological capital and innovation. In the econometric and statistical modelling, the countries of the Europe of the Fifteen (EU-15) will be considered.This research was supported financially by the European Regional Development Fund under the project Dissemination and Networks of Knowledge in the Atlantic Arc (K-Networks)

The impact of Social Networks on innovation: The case of European Regions

This research analyses the relationship between the use of social networks and the generation of innovations in European regions through a production function of innovations using human capital, technological capital and virtual relational capital with the new theoretical approach. For this, it is estimated an econometric model of panel data for the period 2007-2011 and 190 European regions

When we change the way we look at the context. A transformative process in accessibility from social mediation EQUA

El trabajo que estamos presentando recoge una experiencia de Aprendizaje y Servicio inclusivo y crítico, realizada en la Asociación para la mediación social EQUA de Cádiz desde una perspectiva investigadora. Este se centra en la presentación de resultados reflexivos del mismo desde las voces de sus protagonistas, un grupo de jóvenes con discapacidad intelectual que indagan sobre la accesibilidad en un contexto como fórmula para su empoderamiento. La primera parte de este trabajo recoge el marco de significados desde el que se construye, lo que implica su contextualización, así como la puesta en relación de sus ejes básicos, el Aprendizaje y Servicio y la accesibilidad. En un segundo momento se despliega la metodología que ha guiado la experiencia de Aprendizaje y Servicio ilustrando el proceso. La tercera parte arroja los resultados de investigación de la fase reflexiva del proyecto, desplegados a través de cuatro focos: el aprendizaje y servicio, la accesibilidad, la inclusión y el propio proyecto. Las conclusiones nos hablan de la pertinencia y relevancia de este tipo de propuestas, así como de sus efectos.The work that we are presenting includes an inclusive and critical Service-Learning experience, carried out in the Association for social mediation EQUA ofCádiz from a research perspective. This focuses on the presentation of its reflective results from the voices of its protagonists, a group of young people with intellectual disabilities who inquire about accessibility in a context as a formula for their empowerment. The first part of this work includes the framework of meanings from which it is built, which implies its contextualization, as well as the relationship of its basic axes, Service-Learning and accessibility. In a second moment, the methodology that has guided the Service-Learning experience is deployed, illustrating the process. The third part shows the research results of the reflective phase of the project, displayed through four focuses: Service-Learning, accessibility, inclusion and the project itself. The conclusions tell us about the pertinence and relevance of this type of proposal, as well as its effects

UIMP-TV. A windows on the world

RESUMEN. Análisis de la plataforma de emisión de contenidos en directo y en abierto de la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, UIMP-TV, así como del ecosistema de algunas de las aplicaciones integradas en el proyecto educativo UIMP 2.0. En el presente documento especificamos los incentivos que llevaron a la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo a transformar su modelo docente para adaptarse a la aplicación de las nuevas tecnologías web 2.0 en el ámbito educativo. Definiremos las características técnicas del sistema, su metodología de trabajo y sus resultados y repercusión en la comunidad UIMP 2.0 y en las redes sociales generalistas en las que la UIMP tiene presencia.ABSTRACT. Analysis of the International University Menéndez Pelayo broadcast streaming platform and open live content called UIMP-TV, as well as the ecosystem of some of the applications related and integrated in the educational project UIMP 2.0.In this paper we specify the incentives that led to the International University Menéndez Pelayo to transform their teaching model to fit the application of new web 2.0 technologies in education. We define the technical characteristics of the system, its methodology and its results and impact on the UIMP 2.0 community and within the generalists social networks in which the International University Menéndez Pelayo is present

Global evaluation of the chemical hazard of recycled tire crumb rubber employed on worldwide synthetic turf football pitches

Social and environmental concern about the use of crumb rubber from end-of-life car tires in the construction of different sport and recreational facilities is increasing due to the presence of hazardous compounds. The aim of this research was the assessment of 42 organic chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phthalates, adipates, antioxidants and vulcanisation agents in a large number of infill samples (91) from synthetic turf football pitches of diverse characteristics and geographical origin. Samples were taken worldwide, in 17 countries on 4 continents, to show the global dimension of this problem. Ultrasound assisted extraction was employed to extract the target compounds, followed by gas chromatography coupled to tandem-mass spectrometry (UAE-GC–MS/MS). Seventy-eight crumb rubber samples as well as thirteen samples of alternatives materials, such as cork granulates, thermoplastic elastomers and coconut fibre, were analyzed. The results highlight the presence of all target PAH in most rubber samples at concentrations up to μg g−1, including the eight ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) PAHs considered as carcinogenic, and anthracene (ANC), pyrene (PYR) and benzo[ghi]perylene (B[ghi]P), catalogued as substances of very high concern (SVHC). Endocrine disruptors such as some plasticizers (mainly phthalates), and other compounds like benzothiazole (BTZ) and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBTZ) were found reaching the mg g−1 level. This confirms the presence of the hazardous substances in the recycled crumb rubber samples collected all around the world. Three crumb rubber samples exceeded the limit of 20 μg g−1 for the sum of the eight ECHA PAHs. Regarding the chemical composition of other infill alternatives, cork appears to be adequate, while the thermoplastic elastomers contained high levels of some plasticizers. In addition, the plastic infill as well as the crumb rubber both are microplastics. Microplastics are considered contaminants of emerging concern since they do not biodegrade and remain in the environment for a long timeThis research was supported by projects RETOS PID2019-104336RB-I00 (Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain) and UNST10-1E-491 (Infrastructure Program, Ministry of Science and Innovation, Spain). The authors belong to RED2018-102522-T (Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, Spain) and to the Galician Competitive Research Groups IN607B 2019/13 and ED431 2020/06 (Xunta de Galicia). This study is based upon work from COST Action CA16215 and from the Sample Preparation Study Group and Network, supported by the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the European Chemical Society. All these programs are co-funded by FEDER (EU). This work was also financially supported by: (i) Base Funding UIDB/00511 2020 of the Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), by national funds through the FCT/ MCTES (PIDDAC); (ii) Project SAFEGOAL (Ref. PTDC/EQU-EQU/28101/2017; POCI-01-0145-FEDER-028101), funded by FEDER funds through COMPETE2020 – Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização (POCI) and by national funds (PIDDAC) through FCT/ MCTES. N.R. thanks the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for the financial support of his work contract through the Scientific Employment Stimulus - Institutional Call - [CEECINST/00049/2018]S

Functional Autonomy Evaluation Levels in Middle-Aged and Older Spanish Women: On Behalf of the Healthy-Age Network

Aging is associated with a progressive loss of functional capacity that affects the health and quality of life of middle-aged and older people. The purpose of this study was to report functional autonomy evaluation levels in middle-aged and older women in the Spanish context. A total of 709 middle-aged and older women, between 50 and 90 years old, were selected to participate in the study. The sample was divided by age category every five years. The functional autonomy levels were determined by the Latin American Group for Maturity (GDLAM) protocol and we developed a classification pattern for middle-aged and older women living in Spain. The GDLAM Index (GI) was then calculated to assess functional autonomy. The classification of the tests and the GI followed the percentile rank (P) Very Good (p 0.85). It was considered that the lower the value found for the percentile, the better the result. The GDLAM protocol showed strong reliability with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values greater than 0.92 in all tests. It is observed that all variables of the GDLAM protocol presented a positive and significant correlation with age (p < 0.001). The Roc Curve showed that GI values higher than 26 (CI95% = 0.97-1.00; p < 0.001) and 32 (CI95% = 0.98-1.00; p < 0.001) for middle-aged and elderly women, respectively, can predict and indicate low functional autonomy. The normative values hereby provided will enable evaluation and adequate interpretation of Spanish middle-aged and older women's functional autonomy

Encuentro internacional de reflexión y participación Al Otro La'o de la raya: Memoria

Este libro recoge las reflexiones compartidas, así como las propuestas y recomendaciones en torno a los desafíos que plantean las fronteras (la "raya") trazadas a lo largo de la Comarca del Pacífico organizadas según los siguientes ejes temáticos: identidades afrodescendientes en las regiones de frontera; territorialidad, territorios ancestrales y propuestas binacionales; identidad colectiva y memoria compartida; y, finalmente, los caminos de la tradición oral y la memoria