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Stages for the More Sustainable Farm
Get PDFCurrently, agricultural farm units are faced with a double and most times contradictory challenge, in order to be successful: on the one hand the invested capital has to be profitable and the economic performance has to be maximised. On the other hand, given the socio-environmental situation, it is necessary to preserve and to protect the environment and natural resources. Given the potential conflict of the two aims, since the satisfaction of one implies the underperformance of the other (and vice versa), the question then is: which is the solution to choose? We intend, in this work, to formulate a farm plan with the purpose of reconciling the criteria of environmental sustainability with that of economic competitiveness. For this achievement we proceed to the comparative study of sustainability of different groups of farms identified in the study area (first evaluation cycle) through MESMIS (“Marco para la Evaluación de Sistemas de Manejo de Recursos Naturales Mediante Indicadores de Sustentabilidad” - Framework for Evaluation of Natural-Resource Systems Handling through Sustainability Indicators) methodology, that allowed to select the more sustainable group of farms. Based on the found potentialities and weakness on these production systems, we stepped to the planning of a production unit of bovine meat, which obeys simultaneously to economic and environmental objectives, using Multicriteria Decision. We finished the work with the sustainability evaluation between groups of farms identified previously and the planned farms (second evaluation cycle), based, again, in the MESMIS methodology, to confirm (or not) the greatest sustainability of the last ones. Analyses of the results allow us to confirm the greatest relative sustainability of the planned farm, for the diverse traced scenarios.Decision taking, planning, sustainability, Environmental Economics and Policy, Farm Management,
Parole d'artiste : Marta Cuscunà
No full textInternational audienceModeration of the interview with Marta Cuscunà, an Italian performer, director, puppeteer and author. In 2009, she was awarded the Premio Scenario per Ustica for E bello vivere liberi!, first show of a trilogy on female resistance, followed by La semplicità ingannata (2012) and Sorry, boys (2015). These three texts are published in Resistenze femminili (Udine: Forum, 2019). In 2018 she created Il canto della caduta. Earthbound (2021) is her last devised show, which brings in the themes of ecofeminism, taking cues from the theories of Donna Haraway and Bruno Latour. In 2021 she became associate artist at the Piccolo Teatro in Milan. In 2023, she is guest of honor at the 11th Biennale internationale des arts de la marionette in Paris. She was awarded the prizes Rete Critica (2017), Premio della Critica – ANCT (2018) and Premio Hystrio - Altre Muse (2019).Animation de la discussion avec Marta Cuscunà, performeuse, metteuse en scène, marionnettiste et autrice italienne. En 2009, elle a remporté le prix Premio Scenario per Ustica pour È bello vivere liberi !, premier spectacle d’une trilogie sur les résistances féminines, suivi par La semplicità ingannata (2012) et Sorry, boys (2015). Ces trois textes ont été réunis dans Resistenze femminili (Udine : Forum, 2019). En 2018, elle a créé Il canto della caduta. Son dernier spectacle, Earthbound (2021), traite de l’écoféminisme en s’inspirant des théories de Donna Haraway et de Bruno Latour. En 2021, elle devient artiste associée au Piccolo Teatro de Milan. En 2023, elle est invitée d’honneur à la Biennale Internationale des Arts de la Marionnette à Paris. Elle a obtenu les prix Premio Rete Critica (2017), Premio della Critica – ANCT (2018) et Premio Hystrio - Altre Muse (2019)
Autoimmune adrenal insufficiency in children: a hint for polyglandular syndrome type 2?
Get PDFAbstract Background Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) in childhood is a life-threatening disease most commonly due to impaired steroidogenesis. Differently from adulthood, autoimmune adrenalitis is a rare condition amongst PAI’s main aetiologies and could present as an isolated disorder or as a component of polyglandular syndromes, particularly type 2. As a matter of fact, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS) type 2 consists of the association between autoimmune Addison’s disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus and/or Hashimoto’s disease. Case presentation We report the case of an 8-year-old girl who presented Addison’s disease and autoimmune thyroiditis at an early stage of life. The initial course of the disease was characterized by numerous crises of adrenal insufficiency, subsequently the treatment was adjusted in a tertiary hospital with improvement of disease control. Conclusions APS type 2 is a rare condition during childhood, probably because it may remain latent for long periods before resulting in the overt disease. We recommend an early detection of APS type 2 and an adequate treatment of adrenal insufficiency in a tertiary hospital. Moreover, we underline the importance of a regular follow-up in patients with autoimmune diseases, since unrevealed and incomplete forms are frequent, especially in childhood
Proposal for the optional subject Business Protocol in the career Bachelor in Education Economy.
No full textLa presente investigación educativa está encaminada al mejoramiento cualitativo en las normas de cortesía y protocolo en las distintas actividades sociales de los estudiantes y profesores de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas y de la eficiencia en aspectos particulares, para afianzar la buena imagen constituye, para el autor del estudio, el punto de partida para crear la línea de investigación en la carrera de Licenciatura en Educación Economía y el Grupo de Trabajo Científico Estudiantil Protocolo Empresarial, con la participación de los estudiantes del tercer año y profesores de la carrera de Licenciatura en Educación Economía; las temáticas a desarrollar responden a las investigaciones del profesor líder Ms.C. José Miguel Garcia Aguiar; que se integra al Proyecto Asociado a Programa; Sistema de Educación Cubano Perspectiva en Desarrollo, que dirige desde CITMA el DrC. Poul Torres; siendo miembro activo en el proyecto “La Educación Ciudadana y la Educación Cívica en la Escuela Cubana Actual que dirige DrC. J. Gardenia Ruiz Rodríguez. Profesora Titular que imparte la docencia en la carrera de Marxismo –Leninismo e Historia en la Sede Pedagógica “Félix Varela”. La novedad científica de la investigación radica en la concepción pedagógica del programa de la asignatura optativa Protocolo Empresarial, el cual incluye de forma holística diferentes momentos de reflexión individual y colectiva, para la investigación, aplicación y creación, al modelar las normas de cortesía y protocolo, en el área laboral y el personal en el contexto de la esfera empresarial.The present educational research is aimed at qualitative improvement in the rules of courtesy and protocol in the different social activities of the students and professors of the Faculty of Economics of the Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas and the efficiency in particular aspects , To consolidate the good image constitutes, for the author of the study, the starting point to create the line of research in the career of Bachelor of Education Economics and the Working Group Scientific Student Business Protocol, with the participation of students of the third Year and professors of the Bachelor of Education in Economics; The topics to be developed respond to the research of the leading teacher Ms.C. José Miguel Garcia Aguiar; Which is part of the Program Associated Project; Cuban Education System Perspective in Development, directed by CITMA DrC. Poul Torres; Being an active member in the project "Citizen Education and Civic Education in the Current Cuban School directed by DrC. J. Gardenia Ruiz Rodríguez. Full Professor who teaches in the career of Marxism - Leninism and History in the Pedagogical Headquarters "Felix Varela". The scientific novelty of the research lies in the pedagogical conception of the program of the optional Business Protocol, which holistically includes different moments of individual and collective reflection for research, application and creation, in modeling the rules of courtesy and protocol, In the area of labor and personnel in the context of the business sphere.
Palabras claves: Etiqueta; Protocolo; Diplomacia; Protocolo empresarial;
Protocolo como individuo; Protocolo con el cliente
Recursos tic para la promoción de salud mental positiva a estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de coronavirus
No full textEl presente proyecto tuvo como objetivo generar recursos audiovisuales basados en TIC para promover bienestar y salud mental positiva en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de pandemia. Se creó una Estrategia de comunicación del conocimiento que consistió en generar recursos audiovisuales basados en TIC para promover bienestar y salud mental positiva en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de pandemia, vinculada al proyecto INV 2371 ESTUDIO DE LAS PROPIEDADES PSICOMÉTRICAS DE LAS ESCALAS DE BIENESTAR DE DIENER EN POBLACIÓN COLOMBIANA cuya autora principal es la Dra. Marta Martín. Los tipos de recursos audiovisuales generados fueron infografías, podCaps, videos, y poster, en total fueron 10 recursos, con un resultado en general de 423 vistas, 240 like y 10 opiniones. Por los resultados de la encuesta de opinión se concluyó que las tic juegan un papel fundamental en la promoción de salud mental, puesto que la mayoría de los estudiantes encuestados les pareció bueno el material expuesto.The objective of this project was to generate audiovisual resources based on ICT to promote well-being and positive mental health in university students in times of pandemic. A Knowledge Communication Strategy was created that consisted of generating ICT-based audiovisual resources to promote well-being and positive mental health in university students in times of pandemic, linked to the INV 2371 project STUDY OF THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE WELL-BEING SCALES OF DIENER IN COLOMBIAN POPULATION whose main author is Dr. Marta Martín. The types of audiovisual resources generated were infographics, podCaps, videos, and posters, in total there were 10 resources, with an overall result of 423 views, 240 likes and 10 opinions. Based on the results of the opinion survey, it was concluded that ict plays a fundamental role in promoting mental health, since most of the students surveyed found the exposed material to be good.Resumen. -- Abstrac. -- 1 Justificación. -- 2 Objetivo general. -- 3 Marco conceptual. -- 4 Estado del arte. -- 5 Metodología. -- 6 Resultados. -- 7 Análisis. -- 8 Resultados de la encuesta de opinión. -- 9 Conclusión. -- 10 Recomendaciones. -- 11 [email protected]
Marta Sanz, literary critic
Get PDFEl presente trabajo analiza el desempeño de Marta Sanz como crítica literaria en suplementos y revistas culturales. Para ello, se centra en las prácticas críticas desarrolladas por la autora en las reseñas que ha venido escribiendo en los últimos años para Babelia, suplemento del diario El País, y para la revista Mercurio, a fin de hallar aquellos elementos centrales que singularizan su criterio de valoración.This paper analyzes Marta Sanz’s performance as literary critic in supplements and literary magazines. Therefore, it will focus on the critical practices developed by the author in the reviews she has been writing in the last years for Babelia, cultural supplement of the newspaper El País, and for the magazine Mercurio, in order to find out the key elements that singularize her evaluation criteria.Dossier: Escrituras del cuerpo: Marta SanzFacultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació
Carideos (Palaemonidae y Atyidae) en los Ríos de la Región de Santa Marta
No full textEn el presente trabajo se dan algunos aspectos biológicos y ecológicos de 13
especies de camarones cándeos colectados en los ríos de la región de Santa Marta.
Se hace una breve descripción de los biotopos ocupados por estas especies y una zonación
aititudinal en los ríos de acuerdo a la distribución y preferencia por los biotopos
de cada una de las especies de camarones.
Para la identificación de las especies se dan claves, descripciones y se anotan algunas observaciones ecológicas. Las descripciones se acompañan con dibujos realizados por el autor para facilitar futuras identificaciones.This paper gives some biológical and ecológical aspects corresponding to thirteen species of caridean shrimps collected in the Santa Marta región. For these species a short description of the biotops inhabitcd is given and an altitudinal zonation in the rivers is made according to distribution and preierence for the biotops correspondjng to caen species of shrimps. Keys, descriptions and iliustrations are given to identify the various species as well as somc ecológica! aspects. The descriptions are illustrated with additional
drawings made by the author with the purpose of making easier f'uture identifications.Publishe
Congenital hypothyroidism in two children affected by Sotos syndrome: a simple association?
Get PDFBackground: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most common congenital endocrine disorder and one of the most preventable causes of intellectual disability. The underlying etiology of CH can be thyroid dysgenesis or dyshormonogenesis, and in rare cases, CH can occur as part of a genetic syndrome. Sotos syndrome is a rare overgrowth disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the NSD1 gene, characterized by excessive growth in infancy, distinctive facial features, and developmental delay. Case presentation: We describe two unrelated children with permanent CH and genetically confirmed Sotos syndrome. Both children were referred to our Pediatric Endocrinology Centre due to abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) values detected through neonatal screening. A permanent CH was confirmed in both cases: one patient had thyroid hypoplasia with the presence of only the right thyroidal lobe; the other one had an in-situ thyroid gland. The diagnosis of Sotos syndrome was made later in infancy. In the first case, auxological parameters at birth were within normal ranges and overgrowth became apparent after six months of age; in the second case, overgrowth was already manifest at birth, but the diagnosis was guided primarily by the neurodevelopmental delay. Conclusion: We describe two cases in which CH occurred with Sotos syndrome, and we hypothesize that this association may not be coincidental. To our knowledge, these are among the few reported cases of genetically confirmed Sotos syndrome associated with permanent congenital hypothyroidism. Further studies are needed to determine whether CH is a clinical feature of Sotos syndrome or an unrelated finding. We recommend early thyroid function testing in patients with Sotos syndrome and suggest suspecting Sotos syndrome in children presenting with CH, cognitive delay and overgrowth or additional congenital anomalies
Revising LH cut-off for the diagnosis of central precocious puberty via triptorelin stimulation assay
Get PDFIntroduction: Precocious puberty (PP) in girls is defined by thelarche before age 8. The diagnostic gold standard is an increased LH level following gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulation. Alternatively, GnRH analogues like triptorelin can be used, though their interpretation varies. Since 2000, we have used a triptorelin-induced LH cut-off of 15 IU/L, 4 h post-stimulus. However, many girls showed LH values below this threshold despite evident pubertal progression. Purpose: To establish a new LH threshold post-triptorelin stimulation for earlier diagnosis of central precocious puberty (CPP) in girls showing pubertal progression and to evaluate additional parameters for diagnostic accuracy. Methods: We enrolled 186 girls with thelarche onset between ages 1-8 and a GnRH analogue assay performed between 2015-2019 without signs of axis activation. Within this cohort, 62 patients repeated the triptorelin test due to rapid pubertal progression. The assay involved administering 100 mcg/m2 of triptorelin and measuring LH, FSH, and estradiol levels before and four hours post-injection. Results: Patients with axis activation at the second test had significantly higher post-stimulus LH levels at the first test compared to those below 15 IU/L. They also had higher basal LH levels, elevated LH/FSH ratio, and increased growth velocity. Statistical analysis identified a new post-stimulus LH threshold of 5 IU/L. Conclusion: We propose a LH value of 5 IU/L after triptorelin administration as a new threshold for early CPP diagnosis. While the LH/FSH ratio and growth velocity are associated with axis activation, they did not significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy when combined with the LH value
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