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Women in politics facing harassment: two stories and three on-screen representations
No full textIntimidad (Netflix, 2022), Nevenka (Netflix, 2021), y Soy Nevenka
(Icíar Bollaín, 2024): en apenas tres años, una serie de ficción,
una serie documental y una película de ficción han propuesto,
de una plataforma de streaming a la gran pantalla, tres
representaciones de políticas víctimas de acoso o ciberacoso.
Inspiradas en dos historias reales (la de Nevenka Fernández y la
de Olvido Hormigos) que fechan de 2000 y 2012 y marcaron un
antes y un después en el trato judicial del acoso, ¿por qué estas
producciones sólo han surgido más de una década después de
los hechos y varios años después de la explosión del
movimiento #MeToo? ¿Serán representativas de un cambio de
mirada de los medios de comunicación hacia las políticas y
hacia el acoso?
El estudio comparado de los contextos de producción y de las
estrategias de promoción adaptadas a los distintos horizontes
de recepción (streaming versus cine, ficción versus documental)
nos permitirá entender los motivos de dicho repentino interés.
Asimismo, el análisis del texto audiovisual nos ayudará a
destacar el grado de innovación de cada soporte y a determinar
hasta qué punto participan de la deconstrucción de esquemas
machistas y patriarcales y de la construcción de una imagen de
sororidad.
Palabras clave
“acoso”; “políticas”; “Nevenka”; “Intimidad”; “cláusula Olvido”; “caso Iveco”
Cómo citar este artículo: Bénédicte
Brémard (2026): Las mujeres en política
frente al acoso: dos historias y tres
representaciones en pantalla, en Miguel
Hernández Communication Journal, Vol. 17
(1), pp. 123 a 139. Universidad Miguel
Hernández, UMH (Elche-Alicante). DOI:
10.21134/ehcczh15123Intimacy (Netflix, 2022), Nevenka (Netflix, 2021) and I am
Nevenka (Icíar Bollaín, 2024): in just three years, a fictions series,
a documentary series and a fiction film have proposed, from a
streaming platform to the big screen, three representations of
female politicians who are victims of sexual harassment or
ciberbullying. Inspired by two true stories (that of Nevenka
Fernández and that of Olvido Hormigos) dating from 2000 and
2012 and which marked a before and after in the judicial
treatment of harassment, why have these productions only
emerged more than a decade after the events and several years
after the explosion of the #MeToo movement? Are they
representative of a change in the media’s view of politicians and
harassment? The comparative study of production contexts and
promotion strategies adapted to the different receptions
horizons (streaming versus cinema, fiction versus documentary)
will allow us to understand the reasons for this sudden interest.
Likewise, the analysis of the audiovisual text will help us to
highlight the degree of innovation of each medium and to
determine to what extent they participate in the deconstruction
of sexist and patriarchal schemes and the construction of an
image of sisterhoo
Producción audiovisual en la era del streaming: transformaciones, narrativas y desafíos globales
No full textEn los últimos diez años las plataformas in streaming se han convertido en el soporte
por excelencia tanto de la ficción n audiovisualseriada como de contenidos audiovisuales
de no ficción e incluso híbridos, transformando el rol de las audiencias y dando paso a
otros formatos de expansión narrativa que siguen modificando el ecosistema mediático.
No sólo eso, las producciones audiovisuales en estas plataformas buscan audiencias
globales lo que implica para los productores desarrollar historias que, sin perder su
carácter original y local, dialoguen con gustos y preferencias más amplios. Es aquí donde
se inscribe la premisa “pensar local producir global” a la que debe responder la industria,
lo que supone cambios en los modelos de negocios, en las políticas culturales, los fondos
y la profesionalización del mundo creativo, así como, por supuesto, en las audiencias. Las
plataformas de contenidos audiovisuales han llegado para quedarse y ya es posible
observar que la rapidez, flexibilidad y capacidad de asociación de las productoras para
adaptarse a estas transformaciones son aspectos clave para la supervivencia de las
industrias hispanoamericana
Changes of the Chilean telenovela industry in the Digital Age
No full textEsta investigación analiza la transformación de
la industria de la telenovela chilena en la Era
Digital (Bruun, 2019) a través del estudio de caso
(Yin, 2014) de Al sur del corazón (Rencoret &
Ávila, 2024), primera telenovela chilena
producida para Netflix por el único agente clave
del país: Megamedia. Luego de un año de
participación observante (Agüero et al., 2019;
Seim, 2024), se realizaron dieciséis entrevistas
semi-estructuradas (Hernández et al., 2014) a
expertos y referentes de la industria. A través de
análisis inductivo y deductivo (Abreu, 2015), se
acotaron temas emergentes y dinámicas de
poder, creando un mapa conceptual que destaca
áreas críticas en la producción de telenovelas
chilenas para así identificar los cambios
significativos en la creación, producción,
emisión y recepción de telenovelas debido a la
narrativa digital (Alexander, 2017; Lambert &
Hessler, 2018). Los resultados muestran cómo la
digitalización ha introducido nuevas
herramientas y prácticas a niveles narrativos, de
distribución y consumo debido a su expansión a
plataformas de streaming, con “tropos digitales”
que han redefinido la industria, y presentado
nuevos desafíos en la producción, distribución y
consumo de telenovelas en ChileThis research analyzes the transformation of the
Chilean telenovela industry in the Digital Age
(Bruun, 2019) through the case study (Yin, 2014)
of Al sur del corazón (Rencoret & Ávila, 2024), the
first Chilean telenovela produced for Netflix by the
country's only key agent: Megamedia. After
observant participation (Agüero et al., 2019; Seim,
2024) of one year, semi-structured interviews were
conducted (Hernández et al., 2014) with sixteen
industry experts. Through inductive and deductive
analysis (Abreu, 2015), emerging themes and power
dynamics were narrowed down, creating a
conceptual map that highlights critical areas in the
production of Chilean telenovelas in order to
identify the significant changes in the creation,
production, broadcasting, and reception of
telenovelas due to digital narrative (Alexander,
2017; Lambert & Hessler, 2018). The results show
how digitalization has introduced new tools and
practices at narrative, distribution, and
consumption levels due to its expansion to
streaming platforms, with "digital tropes" that have
redefined the industry, and presented new
challenges in the production, distribution, and
consumption of telenovelas in Chil
Sensory Reactivity Among School-Age Children and Parental Stress: Findings From the Population-Based InProS Study
Full text linkImportance: Differences in children's sensory reactivity (SR) may contribute to increased parental stress levels.
Objective: To examine the association between SR differences and parental stress among parents of children ages 3 to 7 yr.
Design: Cross-sectional.
Setting: Population-based study.
Participants: A total of 466 parents and their typically developing school-age children from 21 randomly selected schools in Alicante, Spain.
Outcomes and measures: Parental stress was assessed using the short version of the Parental Stress Scale, a 12-item Likert-scale questionnaire (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree) on which higher scores indicate higher stress levels. SR was measured using the Short Sensory Profile, classifying children as showing or not showing SR differences using established cutoffs. Multiple linear regression models adjusted for potential confounders were used to explore the associations.
Results: Global SR differences were associated with increased parental stress in both fathers (β = 2.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.40, 4.03]) and mothers (β = 2.74, 95% CI [1.47, 4.00]). Associations were also observed for mothers and fathers, respectively, in several sensory domains: Tactile Sensitivity (β = 2.20, 95% CI [0.43, 3.97]; β = 1.84, 95% CI [0.02, 3.66]), Underresponsive/Seeks Sensation (β = 1.84, 95% CI [0.71, 2.97]; β = 1. 74, 95% CI [0.58; 2.90]), Auditory Filtering (β = 2.61, 95% CI [1.49, 3.72]; β = 2.18, 95% CI [1.02, 3.34]), Low Energy/Weak (β = 2.09, 95% CI [0.40, 3.78]; β = 1.94, 95% CI [0.19, 3.68]), and Visual/Auditory sensitivity (β = 1.61, 95% CI [0.33, 2.90]; β = 2.59, 95% CI [1.27, 3.90]).
Conclusions and relevance: SR differences among children are associated with increased stress levels for both parents, underscoring the need for family-centered support. Plain-Language Summary: Children respond to sensory experiences-such as touch, sound, or movement-differently. Some children may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, less responsive, or seek out intense sensations. This study explored whether differences in how children react to sensory input are linked to higher stress levels in their parents. Researchers surveyed 466 parents of children ages 3 to 7 yr and found that both mothers and fathers reported more stress when their children showed noticeable differences in sensory reactivity. Specific sensory challenges-such as tactile sensitivity, reduced responsiveness, and difficulty processing sounds-were particularly associated with increased parental stress. These findings highlight the importance of family-centered support to help parents manage sensory-related challenges. Occupational therapy practitioners can play a key role in providing guidance and strategies to reduce parental stress and improve family well-being
Impact of cold storage on semen quality in two divergent rabbit lines selected for resilience under heat stress condition
No full textArtificial insemination in rabbit farms is commonly performed using either fresh semen or doses stored at 14–18 ◦C for up to 3 days. However, exposure to elevated temperatures can impair sperm motility, concentration, and
overall semen quality. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cold storage on semen from two rabbit genetic
lines divergently selected for resilience to thermal stress. A total of 254 ejaculates from 46 males belonging to the
HE line (selected for reduced litter size variability) and the HO line (selected for increased litter size variability)
were analyzed. Sperm motility and kinematic parameters, viability, acrosome reaction, reactive oxygen species
(mROS), and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were assessed. Bayesian methods were applied for
statistical analysis. In fresh semen, both lines showed similar proportions of motile and progressive spermatozoa
under both comfort and heat stress conditions. In contrast, after refrigeration, the HO line maintained higher
motility than the HE line under comfort (75.3% vs. 66.0%; P = 94%) and heat stress conditions (85.3% vs.
75.7%; P = 97%). The HO line also exhibited a higher proportion of fast progressive spermatozoa in fresh semen
under comfort (22.2% vs. 17.5%; P = 96%) and heat stress (22.4% vs. 18.1%; P = 93%) conditions. Conversely,
mitochondrial activity was reduced in the HO line compared to the HE line under heat stress (56.9% vs. 67.1%; P
= 95%). These findings suggest that genetic selection for resilience in rabbits could improve the preservation and
functional quality of refrigerated semen, particularly under thermal stress
Virtual Influencers on Instagram: Benefits and Challenges for Brands in the Digital Age
No full textLos influencers virtuales, creados mediante inteligencia artificial y
otras tecnologías, están ganando popularidad y ofrecen nuevas
oportunidades para las marcas. Este estudio examina los posts
con mayor engagement de los diez influencers virtuales con más
seguidores en la red social Instagram entre julio de 2023 y julio
de 2024, analizando los formatos de mensaje y contenidos en sus
respectivas cuentas. Se discutirán los beneficios que estos
influencers pueden aportar, como la capacidad de
personalización, la disponibilidad constante y la reducción de
riesgos asociados a la imagen pública de personas reales. Sin
embargo, también se abordarán los desafíos y aspectos negativos,
incluyendo cuestiones de autenticidad, ética y la posible
desconexión con el público ante la falta de credibilidad o
identificación. Este análisis pretende proporcionar una visión
equilibrada de cómo los influencers virtuales pueden integrarse
en las estrategias de marketing digital de las marcas, destacando
tanto sus ventajas como sus limitaciones en función de la
tipología de producto o servicio, así como del público objetivoVirtual influencers, created through artificial intelligence and
other technologies, are gaining popularity and offer new
opportunities for brands. This study examines the highest-
engagement posts of the top ten virtual influencers with the
largest followings on the social network Instagram between July
2023 and July 2024, analyzing message formats and content on
their accounts. The benefits these influencers can bring will be
discussed, such as personalization, constant availability, and the
reduction of risks associated with the public image of real people.
However, challenges and negatives will also be addressed,
including issues of authenticity, ethics, and potential disconnect
with the public in the face of a lack of credibility or identification.
This analysis aims to provide a balanced view of how virtual
influencers can be integrated into brands' digital marketing
strategies, highlighting both their advantages and limitations
depending on the type of product or service, as well as the target
audienc
Use of DMU e-Parasitology in a West African university.
No full textFollowing the devastating effects of the 2013-16 ebola outbreak on the Sierra Leonean public health system, De Montfort University (DMU, UK) is leading a project to build the teaching and research capabilities of medical parasitology at the University of Makeni (UniMak, Sierra Leone). A DMU researcher visited UniMak for two weeks in April 2019 and provided a voluntary short training course (theoretical and practical) in basic parasitology, using our novel web-based resource DMU e-Parasitology® (http://parasitology.dmu.ac.uk/index.htm), which is little taught in their programmes. Following this training, UniMak’s academics offered a voluntary practical to study the presence of coccidian human parasites in farm pig stool samples to final year students enrolled in the degree of ‘Public Health: Medical Laboratory Sciences’. Nine of the eighteen students that attended the practical provided feedback: 88.9% (22.2% agreed, 66.7% strongly agreed) indicated that the videos displaying how to perform the Kinyoun stain facilitated their learning; and only 11.1% indicated that the web-based resources did not help them to perform the Kinyoun stain. Our results would indicate that the DMU e-Parasitology® is an appropriate resource to introduce and facilitate the teaching of emerging and opportunistic parasitic diseases in a low-income university
Effect of deficit irrigation strategies on the elemental composition of “Mirlo Rojo” apricot cultivated in Spain
No full textBackground: Deficit irrigation (DI) is a key strategy for optimizing water use in agriculture, particularly in regions
affected by climate change. This study evaluates the effects of four DI regimes (100 %, 66 %, 33 %, and 0 % of
crop evapotranspiration) on the elemental profile of "Mirlo Rojo" apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivated in
southeastern Spain.
Methodology: Essential (B, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, and Zn) and non-essential elements (As, Cr, Pb, and Rb)
were quantified by ICP MS following microwave-assisted acid digestion. Data analysis employed Kruskal-Wallis
test and Spearman’s rank correlation (bivariate analysis). Method validity was confirmed by 80 %-120 % recovery rates.
Results: Seven elements varied significantly (B, Cu, Fe, Na, P, Pb, Rb), while major elements (K, Ca, Mg), Mn and
Zn remained stable. K, the most abundant element, peaked at 18,200 mg/kg (33 % DI). As was undetectable and
Pb (0.11–0.13 mg/kg) remained below current European regulatory limits, regardless of DI. Non-monotonic
responses and significant element correlations were observed, suggesting complex soil-plant interactions.
Conclusion: DI did not appear to compromise fruit safety or nutritional value. The element stability under water
stress supports the potential of DI as a sustainable water management practice without increasing potentially
toxic elements
Predictive modelling links exercise dependence to associated psychological and behavioral risk factors
Full text linkExercise Dependence (ED) refers to uncontrollable, excessive exercise with harmful effects on life. This study used machine learning to identify behavioral and psychological factors contributing to ED risk. A multi-step procedure was implemented for model construction and validation, utilizing controlled feature selection and bootstrapping. Data were collected over three time points in diverse contexts (GR2021-22-23), recruiting 1099 participants (707 males, 64.3 %; 392 females, 35.7 %) with an average age of 24.8 ± 7.8 years. Based on the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R), 5.6 % (n = 62) were classified as "At Risk" of ED, 50.9 % (n = 559) as "Non-Dependent-Symptomatic," and 43.5 % (n = 478) as "Non-Dependent-Asymptomatic." The final model predicted the GR2023 dataset with MAE = 6.90, R2 = 0.59, and RE = 9.08 %. Predictive performance on the GR2022 dataset was MAE = 5.65, R2 = 0.79, and RE = 6.73 %, while performance on the GR2021 dataset achieved MAE = 7.60, R2 = 0.58, and RE = 7.24 %. Perfectionism consistently emerged as the most important predictors, followed by Drive for Thinness, Drive for Muscularity, and sport characteristics. Result generalization was confirmed by a complementary, whole-data analysis. This study establishes a foundation for developing quantitative risk profiles for ED by analyzing multidimensional constructs and their contributions through interpretable machine learning. The methodology offers insights into how personality, psychological, and behavioral dimensions shape risk attitudes and provides robust predictive tools for assessing ED risk in sports contexts