Governance in the metropolitan area of Valencia (Spain): an unfinished business

Metropolitan government is still an unfinished business in Spain. An example of this is themetropolitan area of Valencia. The aimof this article is to learn about the process that has led to the current situation of a lack of metropolitan government and to propose actions that will help to make it a reality in the not-too-distant future. To this end, it analyses the history and the current regulations, and it is completed with the opinions and contributions of academics and politicians. The result is that, although there is no political will to include the consolidation of a metropolitan government in Valencia in the current political agenda, it is possible to set in motion initiatives of different types, on the part of local administrations and civil society, which can take advantage of the existing governance structures to advance toward a metropolitan government in the medium term

La situación laboral del egresado en Magisterio de Educación Física: garantía de calidad

.Abstract: The introduction of the European Higher Education Area in a new culture of quality in Higher Education, makes us ask about the aspects thatgive quality to it. Among the quality factors in Higher Education we can find: University guidance and analysis of the graduate ́s incorporation into thelabour world. In this article we present the research we did in conducted at the six classes of graduates of Teaching in Physical Education from theUniversity of Seville (N = 292). From the data we obteined, we can observe that 95% of the surveyed population does not ask for work or professionalguidance during their degree and 63% of the surveyed population find their first job connected with the world of sport and physical activity, while 37%of this population has a work connected with other topics. Thus, we can conclude that most graduates of Teaching in Physical Education do not receiveguidance for their incorporation into the labour world. This is why no everygraduate can get a job connected with the world of sport and physical activityLa implantación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, dentro de una nueva cultura de la calidad en la enseñanza superior, nos haceplantearnos sobre qué aspectos son los que dan calidad a la misma. Entre los factores de calidad de la enseñanza superior se encuentran, la orientaciónen las Universidades y el análisis de la inserción laboral de los egresados. En el texto presentamos una investigación llevada a cabo a seis promocionesde egresados de Magisterio especialistas en Educación Física en la Universidad de Sevilla (N=292). A partir de los datos obtenidos observamos que un 95%de la población encuestada no pide orientación laboral o profesional durante la carrera y que un 63% encuentra un primer trabajo relacionado con elmundo de la actividad física y el deporte, mientras que un 37% su trabajo está relacionado con otros temas. Por tanto, concluimos que la mayoría de losegresados de Magisterio especialistas en Educación Física no reciben orientación para su inserción laboral por lo que no todos consiguen empleosrelacionados con el mundo de la actividad física y el deporte.Palabra clave: Orientación profesional, tránsito hacia la vida activa, egresados y Educación Físic

Influence of the performance evaluation analysis of the football team players

El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar la influencia de la evaluación del rendimiento que los jugadores de un equipo de fútbol realizan sobre sí mismos o sobre las evaluaciones realizadas por personas externas a ellos. Se estudia, si existe influencia sobre el rendimiento deportivo, y en este caso, se analiza cómo afecta, quienes son los agentes influyentes y cuáles son las evaluaciones que determinan afectación sobre el rendimiento del deportista. Para ello, se ha utilizado el Cuestionario de Características Psicológicas relacionadas con el Rendimiento Deportivo (CPRD). El estudio ha revelado que la influencia de la evaluación recae sobre diferentes variables psicológicas del deportista que según características personales, repercute positiva o negativamente sobre su rendimiento deportivoThe objective of this study is to analyze the influence of performance evaluations on the players of a soccer team that they conduct on themselves or carried out by other people external to the team. The study analyzes if there is influence on athletic performance and. in this case, discusses how it affects them, what are the influential agents and what are the assessments that determine the impact on the performance of the athlete. To do so, the Psychological Characteristics Questionnaire related to Sports Performance (CPRD) was utilized. The study has revealed that the influence of evaluation depends on different psychological variables of the athlete that, depending on personal characteristics, produces a positive or negative impact on his athletic performanc

Healthier cereal products: breadmaking with barley flour.

Promote consumption of barley breads, in order to improve intake of fibre and healthenhancing components: Instrumental evaluation of breads. Sensory consumer evaluation of breads. Bread-making performances of flours. Instrumental evaluation of barley substituted wheat Dough

The decision-making experiences of women who legally aborted: a meta-ethnography

Review[Abstract] Background: Abortion is one of the most common gynaecological procedures. It is related to personal, social, and economic reasons under a legal term that is recognised as a common sexual and reproductive right in most of countries. However, making the decision to abort is complex, because it is politicised and is often framed in public discourse related to moral or ethical issues beyond women's experiences. Therefore, it is subject to medical criteria, religious evaluations, and sociological analysis. Purpouse: The aim of this synthesis of qualitative studies was to synthesise the decision-making experiences of women who legally aborted. Research design and method: The Noblit and Hare's interpretive meta-ethnography was conducted, and it was written in accordance with the eMERGe meta-ethnography reporting guidance. Ten studies met the research objective and inclusion criteria, after a comprehensive systematic search strategy in five databases. Findings: The metaphor "The wrestling between why and what will happen next" and three themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) Forces that incite the arm wrestling; (2) Facing social stigma; and (3) Defeated by a greater rival. The metaphor provided interpretive experiences of the moral conflict experienced by women who decided to have an abortion and emerged from the confrontation of the reasons why they decided to abort and the social repercussions that making the decision entails. The result of the struggle was loneliness and vulnerability. Conclusion: The lines of action impact policy makers, the media, and health professionals. Actions should focus on the de-stigmatisation and normalisation of abortion, the use of appropriate language, and the training and sensitisation of health professionals.Xunta de Galicia; ED431C-2018/3

Opinión de docentes y estudiantes del máster de secundaria sobre las aportaciones de este a la formación del profesorado, la calidad docente y los intereses personales

The aim of this study is to know the opinion of teachers and students of the Master in Teaching Secondary Education, Vocational Training Education and Foreign Language Teaching of a Spanish university about the contributions of the master to the training of future secondary school teachers as well as the teachers’ tasks and the students’ preparation and interests. The sample consisted on 33 teachers and 40 students who took part in the forementioned master. Data collection is performed by a built ad hoc and adapted questionnaire for teachers and students containing 3 subscales (Contributions, Teachers, Students). Although the above obtained results can reinforce and improve weak aspects that can be dealt to a great extent, the conclusions/results show that teachers and students have different opinions in connection with teachers’ work and students’ expectations.El propósito de este estudio es conocer la opinión de los docentes y del alumnado del Máster Universitario en Profesorado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Enseñanza de Idiomas de una universidad española, sobre las aportaciones de dicho máster a la formación del futuro profesorado de Secundaria, la labor de los docentes y la preparación e intereses del alumnado. La muestra está compuesta por 33 profesores y 40 estudiantes que participaron en el citado máster. La recogida de datos se realiza mediante un cuestionario construido ad hoc y adaptado para profesores y alumnos que contiene 3 subescalas (Aportaciones, Profesorado, Estudiantes). Aunque la obtención de los resultados expuestos permite reforzar y mejorar los aspectos débiles que, en la medida de lo posible, puedan abordarse, las conclusiones indican que profesorado y estudiantes opinan de forma diferente en lo relativo a la labor de los primeros y a las expectativas de los segundos

Análisis de los planes de mejoramiento institucional en instituciones educativas del distrito de Cartagena : una visión desde la perspectiva de la gerencia educativa /

La gerencia educativa es un campo de trabajo de gran importancia para la educación; sin ella, se corre el riesgo de que los procesos formativos y las metodologías pedagógicas y didácticas se desarraiguen de objetivos claros y que pierdan unidad en el marco institucional que les da cabida. Este es, por consiguiente, un conocimiento transversal que debe establecer criterios de organización y principios de direccionamiento que, por supuesto, no pueden reemplazar las labores pedagógicas formativas, sino que le brindan posibilidades para su potenciación y mejoramiento. En este orden de ideas, el instrumento que permite medir el impacto de la gerencia educativa en la aplicación concreta de las instituciones es el documento que recoge toda la labor de direccionamiento de sus procesos internos, es decir el Plan de Mejoramiento Institucional (PMI)."Proyecto de Investigación en Gerencia Educativa"Incluye referencias bibliográficas (páginas 99-106

Regulación emocional y práctica deportiva competitiva en la adolescencia

II Jornadas de investigación para los estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias de la SaludIntroducción: La regulación emocional es la capacidad para manejar las emociones de manera apropiada, modificando su intensidad y duración, por lo que se ha vinculado con el bienestar psicológico. Así mismo, la actividad física se considera beneficiosa para la salud, aunque los resultados que la vinculan con el bienestar psicológico y emocional no han sido concluyentes. Objetivo: Este estudio pretende explorar la relación entre el bienestar psicológico y la actividad física durante la adolescencia, un período del desarrollo caracterizado por una elevada inestabilidad emocional. Método: Se seleccionó una muestra de adolescentes de 13-14 años (70 de práctica deportiva competitiva, pertenecientes a clubs federados por más de 2 años y que entrenaban al menos 3 veces por semana, y 50 no deportistas) que completaron una batería de instrumentos psicológicos en diferentes sesiones. Resultados: Los datos preliminares indican que el grupo de adolescentes que realizaban práctica deportiva competitiva (pdc), en comparación con el grupo que no practicaba deporte, mostraron menores puntuaciones en las escalas de ansiedad y depresión del basc-s3, así como en la escala de afecto negativo del panas-n, mientras que mostraron mayores puntuaciones en las escalas de claridad de sentimientos y reparación emocional del tmms-24. Conclusiones: Estos resultados sugieren que el grupo de pdc mostró mayores competencias emocionales y un mayor bienestar psicológico. Igualmente, ponen de manifiesto la conveniencia de aplicar políticas de educación y salud pública más eficaces para fomentar la práctica deportiva con el fin de mejorar la regulación emocional en la población adolescente e incrementar su salud física y psicológica.Background: Emotion regulation is the capability to manage emotions in an adecuate way, modifying their intensity and durability, beeing therefore associated to psychological wellbeing. Likewise, physical activity is considered beneficious for health, even when results that relate exercise to psychological and emotional wellbeing have not been conclusive. Aim: This study aims to explore the relation between psychological wellbeing and physical activity during adolescence, a developing stage characterized by a high emotional inestability. Method: The sample was made by adolescents between 13 and 14 years old (70 practicing competitive sports, members of federated deportive clubs for more than 2 years and training at least 3 times a week, and 50 nonathletes). Participants completed several psychological tests in different sessions. Results: Preliminary data indicate that the group of adolescents who practised competitive sports (pcs) showed lower scores than non-athletes in anxiety and depresion scales of basc-s3, as well as in the negative affect scale of panas-n. Nevertheless, nonathletes showed higher scores in clarity of emotions and emotional repair scales of tmms-24. Conclusions: These results suggest that the pcs group showed higher emotional skills and better psychological wellbeing. Furthermore, our data show the need to apply educational politicies and public health programmes promoting sports practice to improve emotion regulation in adolescent population, increasing its physical and psychological health

Gender-based differences in the high-risk sexual behaviours of young people aged 15-29 in Melilla (Spain): a cross-sectional study

Background: Research confirms the existence of gender-based differences regarding the high-risk sexual behaviour (non-use of condoms and casual partners) of young men and women. The objectives were to provide evidence for this association; to analyse the reasons why both sexes have sexual relations with casual partners and to ascertain the motives for condom use or non-use during casual sex. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on a sample of 900 participants, 524 males and 376 females. All participants were 15-29 (20.93 ± 4.071) years of age and came from four different centres (a university, two secondary schools, and a military base) in Melilla (Spain). The participants were given a socio-demographic survey as well as a psychometric text on high-risk sexual behaviour. Results: The results found gender-based significant differences for sexual relations with penetration (p = 0.001), number of sexual partners (p = 0.001), and sexual relations with casual partners (p = 0.001). In all of these variables, male participants had higher percentages than female participants. Reasons for having casual sexual relations were also different for men and women, differences were found for the items, opportunity (p = 0.001), interest in knowing the other person (p = 0.015), physical excitement (p = 0.056) and drug consumption (p = 0.059). Regarding the reasons for consistent condom use with casual partners, there were differences for the item, my demand of a condom (p = 0.002). For the non-use of condoms with casual partners, differences were found for the items, I do not like to use condoms (p = 0.001) and condoms lessen sensitivity and reduce pleasure (p = 0.009). Conclusions: Men and women were found to have different high-risk sexual behaviours and practices. Of the motives for having sexual relations with casual partners, male participants considered opportunity and interest in knowing the other person to be more important than the female participants. Regarding condom use, the female participants’ demand to use a condom was a significant gender-based difference. In contrast to the young women, the male participants mostly justified not using a condom because it lessened sensitivity and reduced pleasure