Arteterapia y adolescencia: un ejemplo de la Unidad de Escolarización Compartida (UEC)

Els contextos institucionals en què es pot aplicar l’art-teràpia amb adolescents són molts i molt diversos; així mateix, les formes d’aplicar-la varien molt segons les característiques dels joves i de les institucions. A la UEC resulta molt eficaç utilitzar l’art com a mètode per abordar de manera indirecta els múltiples problemes conductuals i socials dels usuaris. S’explica l’aplicació, els processos creatius i els possibles resultats, sempre partint d’una comprensió psicoanalítica de les dinàmiques de treball.Los contextos instituciona les en que se puede aplicar la arteterapia con adolescentes son muchos y muy diversos; asimismo, las normas de aplicarla varían mucho según las características de los jóvenes y de las instituciones. En la UEC resulta sumamente eficaz utilitzar el arte como método para abordar de manera indirecta los múltiples problemas conductuales y sociales de los usuarios. Se explica la aplicación, los procesos creativos y los posibles resultados, siempre partiendo de una comprensión psicoanalítica de las dinámicas de trabajo

Yes, Safety is in Danger

In an essay recently published in this journal (“Is Safety in Danger?”), Fernando Broncano Berrocal defends the safety condition on knowledge from a counterexample proposed by Tomas Bogardus (2012). In this paper, we will define the safety condition, briefly explain the proposed counterexample, and outline Broncano-Berrocal’s defense of the safety condition. We will then raise four objections to Broncano-Berrocal’s defense, four implausible implications of his central claim. In the end, we conclude that Broncano-Berrocal’s defense of the safety condition is unsuccessful, and that the safety condition on knowledge should be rejected

A Framework for Design Support Development based on the integrated Product Engineering Model iPeM

The overall goal of this thesis is to help design support developers in their efforts to provide reliable, credible and valid design support

Shield or Glue? Key Policy Issues Constraining or Enhancing Multinational Collective Ballistic Missile Defense

This dissertation explores a series of eleven political factors nations would have to consider should they contemplate joining a military coalition or alliance that uses ballistic missile defense (BMD); which of these factors incentivize or dissuade states from joining this coalition, and whether they vary from region to region, or state to state. It uses a two-stage case-study-based qualitative research design, in which the first theory generation phase was comprised of 21 experimentation events over a ten-year period with BMD policy experts from 24 nations led by the United States Strategic Command known as NIMBLE TITAN. The results of these 21 events were used to distill eleven BMD-related policy independent variables affecting the dependent variable, the decision to join a coalition or alliance that uses BMD. The second, data collection phase, interviewed 22 BMD policy experts from the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs of 17 nations and NATO, from four regions including the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Gulf, and North America. The results of the interviews were used to not only assess these variables as they contributed to the DV, but to create a causal model that looks at those which affect joining a coalition, those which were found to only matter within an existing coalition or alliance, and those which, if handled badly, would incentivize a state to leave a coalition or alliance. This work concludes with a series of recommendations for policy makers who may wish to create such a coalition in the future, and areas for future research. Advisor: Dr. Patrice McMaho

Planning under the National Environmental Policy Act: The Use of Environmental Impact Statements in Agency Decisionmaking

This article focuses on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) as part of the Federal National Environmental Policy Act and will therefore not deal with the different State Environmental Policy Acts (SEPA) or their relation to and interaction with Federal legislation. Furthermore, this article will focus upon those issues that are of special relevancy to the possible adoption of EISs into the German legal system. The article will also address cost-benefit issues related to the EIS process. Part VIII (judicial review) will only concentrate on the judicial review of administrative action concerning environmental planning through EISs

The future of luxury : how new luxury consumers are changing the marketing strategies of luxury fashion brands in the 21st century

The rise in younger consumers due to the increase in spending power of Millennials, Generation Z, and Alpha has caused a shift in the luxury fashion industry. This research aims to investigate how luxury fashion brands can adapt their marketing strategies to successfully market to the new luxury consumer without losing the notion of exclusivity and luxury. Qualitative research, in the form of 5 interviews with marketing managers from luxury fashion brands (Gucci, Givenchy, Cartier, Ripa Ripa, and Zegna), was conducted to understand what is currently being done by main players in the industry, and what further steps might need to be taken. The findings suggest that luxury fashion brands must implement innovative solutions in the areas of sustainability, digitalization, and the customer retail experience in order to cater to the needs of new luxury consumers that were identified. Those needs included a strong desire for authentic sustainability and corporate responsibility, strong values and storytelling, as well as different product needs catered to their lifestyles and preferences. Additionally, it covers different strategic moves that brands can undertake to manage the luxury paradox, such as increasing prices, niche targeting and selective distribution.O aumento dos consumidores mais jovens, devido ao aumento do poder de compra dos Millennials, da Geração Z e dos Alpha, provocou uma mudança na indústria da moda de luxo. Esta investigação visa investigar de que forma as marcas de moda de luxo podem adaptar as suas estratégias de marketing para se dirigirem com sucesso ao novo consumidor de luxo sem perder a noção de exclusividade e luxo. Foi realizada uma investigação qualitativa, sob a forma de 5 entrevistas com gestores de marketing de marcas de moda de luxo (Gucci, Givenchy, Cartier, Ripa Ripa e Zegna), para compreender o que sê atualmente feito pelos principais intervenientes na indústria e outros passos podem ser necessários. Os resultados sugerem que as marcas de moda de luxo devem implementar soluções inovadoras nas áreas da sustentabilidade, digitalização e experiência de retalho do cliente, a fim de satisfazer as necessidades dos novos consumidores de luxo identificados. Estas incluíam um forte desejo de sustentabilidade autêntica e responsabilidade empresarial, valores fortes e narração de histórias, bem como diferentes necessidades de produtos adaptados aos seus estilos de vida e preferências. Além disso, aborda diferentes movimentos estratégicos que as marcas podem empreender para gerir o paradoxo do luxo, como o aumento dos preços, a orientação para nichos e a distribuição seletiva

“Mejor que los autóctonos”. El capital social y su manifestación en el rendimiento escolar de los jóvenes de origen filipino en Barcelona

Many youngsters of Filipino origin are rewarded in Barcelona because of their academic success and low social conflictivity. This paper discusses the reasons and consequences and analyzes some of the crucial factors which characterize the Filipino community: its human and social capital, as well as the transcultural circulation of education as a key value in the families. This study is the result of a five-year ethnography between Barcelona and the Philippines.Muchos jóvenes de origen filipino son reconocidos en Barcelona por su elevado rendimiento académico y por la escasa conflictividad social que generan. En el presente trabajo examinaremos las causas y las consecuencias de todo ello y analizaremos algunos de los factores cruciales que caracterizan a este colectivo: el capital humano y social, así como la circulación transcultural de la educación como valor clave de las familias. El estudio es el resultado de una etnografía desarrollada durante cinco años en Barcelona y Filipinas

Literature circles and improved comprehension in struggling readers

The purpose of this project was to examine Literature Circles for their effectiveness with struggling readers in upper elementary classrooms and reading rooms. Research questions include, what is the impact of Literature Circles on struggling readers in upper elementary grades? and, what scaffolds help struggling readers be successful in Literature Circles? The literature review defines Literature Circles in their various forms, and details how to begin using this method in the classroom with groupings including struggling readers. Procedures and scaffolds are identified that have had proven results with struggling readers through various research methods. Ideas for teacher assessment, self-assessment and peer assessment are included. A Literature Circle Four Day Workshop for Title I teachers presents this information in PowerPoint format. Research indicates that Literature Circles can be effective for struggling readers when teachers encourage discussion and debate, and when scaffolds and an atmosphere of trust are present in the classroom