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2. Early Mathematics Counts: Promising Instructional Strategies from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Occasional Paper. RTI Press Publication OP-0055-1807
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RTI International, Sitabkhan, Yasmin, and Platas, Linda M.
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This paper examines common instructional strategies in early grade mathematics interventions through a review of studies in classrooms in low- and middle-income countries. Twenty-four studies met the criteria for inclusion, and analyses reveal four sets of instructional strategies for which there is evidence from multiple contexts. Of the 24 studies, 16 involved the use of multiple representations, 10 involved the use of developmental progressions, 6 included supporting student use of explanation and justification, and 5 included integration of informal mathematics. Based on the review, we provide conclusions and recommendations for future research and policy.
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- 2018
3. "El evangelio del papel moneda de Miguel Antonio Caro: Dinero y poder en la Colombia decimonónica".
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Sánchez-Rodríguez, Nicolás
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PAPER money , *ECONOMIC models , *MONETARY theory , *MODERNITY , *CAPITALISM , *FREEDOM of religion - Abstract
Miguel Antonio Caro is known as one of the most lucid conservative thinkers of nineteenth-century Latin America. His antiliberal thinking came to define what it meant to be a Catholic man of letters in Colombia and beyond. Today, he is mostly remembered for his work on linguistics, Latin translations, and the 1886 Colombian Constitution. However, Caro was also the most recalcitrant defender of paper money of his time. In press articles, he developed what can be described as a Hispanic Catholic theory of monetary signs. While he is often portrayed as an anti-modern ideologist, the financial dimensions of his writings reveal a very different picture. Vindicating a Spanish tradition of currency debasement that went back to Alfonso the Wise, the Colombian ultramontane conciliated his traditionalism with capitalism's global accumulation drive by equating paper money with God's infinite gift: the divine grace. He hence proposed a Catholic view of capitalist modernity that rejected the "evils" of utilitarianism but embraced Colombia's agro-exporter economic model as part of God's providential design. In his political-religious project, money is thus imagined as a key tool of the Christian oikonomia , that is, God's government of earthly affairs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. High-performance sustainable tissue paper from agricultural residue: a case study on fique fibers from Colombia.
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Kumar, Rajnish, Zambrano, Franklin, Peszlen, Ilona, Venditti, Richard, Pawlak, Joel, Jameel, Hasan, and Gonzalez, Ronalds
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AGRICULTURAL wastes ,TENSILE strength ,RAW materials ,BLENDED yarn ,PAPER products - Abstract
Global sustainability megatrends are promoting the utilization of sustainably perceived fibers such as recycled and agricultural residue fibers in hygiene tissue applications. Tissue paper products advertised as sustainable have higher prices and inferior performance than conventional products manufactured from virgin wood fibers. This work demonstrates the feasibility of using agricultural residues from fique plantations (Furcraea microphylla genus) as an alternative to Northern Bleached Softwood Fibers (NBSK) in high-performance hygiene tissue applications. For our study, fiber residues were mechanically cleaned and upgraded to a tissue pulp using a simple pulping and bleaching process. A complete characterization of tissue paper properties (bulk, softness, water absorbency, tensile strength) was performed and compared against the NBSK market pulp. Additionally, fique residue pulp was blended with Bleached Eucalyptus Kraft (BEK) to match the performance of a selected benchmark consisting of 70% BEK and 30% NBSK. Results indicate fique residue bleached pulp has similar fiber morphology and comparable strength properties in terms of the tensile strength (+ 6%) and tear strength (+ 10%), but superior bulk (+ 12%), water absorbency (+ 28%), and softness (−29% TS7 values) than NBSK pulp. A fiber blend of 70% BEK and 30% fique residue showed superior tensile strength (+ 21%), tear strength (+ 54%), bulk (+ 5.5%), water absorbency (+ 1.5%), and softness (−8.7% TS7 values) over a similar fiber blend of BEK and NBSK. Our findings demonstrate that fibers from fique residue can substitute NBSK in hygiene tissue applications. Upgrading residues from fique fibers as raw materials for the tissue industry can bridge the gap between sustainability and product performance, simultaneously opening the possibility of new revenue streams for millions of small farmers in the producing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. "El botafuego que volcaniza la nación": formación de un marco discursivo común sobre libertad de imprenta en papeles públicos en Colombia y la República de Nueva Granada (1821-1851).
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Vélez-Rendón, Juan-Carlos
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FREEDOM of the press ,PRINTING presses ,PUBLIC opinion ,DISCONTENT ,NEWSPAPERS - Abstract
Copyright of Historia y Sociedad (01218417) is the property of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Economicas and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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6. Developing the skills for complex thinking research: a case study using social robotics to produce scientific papers.
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Omar Lopez-Caudana, Edgar, Enrique George-Reyes, Carlos, and Avello-Martínez, Raidell
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DIGITAL technology ,HUMANOID robots ,ACADEMIA ,ROBOTICS ,RESEARCH skills ,CREATIVE thinking - Abstract
The development of university students’ skills to successfully produce scientific documents has been a recurring topic of study in academia. This paper analyzes the implementation of a training experience using a digital environment mediated by video content materials starring humanoid robots. The research aimed to scale complex thinking and its sub-competencies as a hinge to strengthen basic academic research skills. Students from Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico committed to preparing a scientific document as part of their professional training participated. A pretest to know their initial level of perception, a posttest to evaluate if there was a change, and a scientific document the students delivered at the end of the training experience comprised the methodology to demonstrate the improvement of their skills. The results indicated students’ perceived improvement in the sub-competencies of systemic, creative, scientific, and innovative thinking; however, their perceptions did not align with that of the tutor who reviewed the delivered scientific product. The conclusion was that although the training experience helped strengthen the students’ skills, variables that are determinants for a student to develop the knowledge necessary to prepare scientific documents and their derived products remain to be analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Comparative analysis on the indicators from Latin American countries with more scientific paper publications in the SIR Iber 2020.
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Crissien, Tito, Cardozo, Marisabel Luna, and Stanescu, Carmen Vásquez
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ELECTRONIC publications ,SOCIAL innovation ,GROSS domestic product ,SOCIAL impact ,COMPARATIVE studies ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The SIR Iber highlights the geographical location of Ibero-American universities by positioning them according to the indicators grouped into three main factors: research, innovation and social impact. The 2020 edition highlights the formation of three groups of countries according to the production capacity of higher education institutions. In group 1 we have: Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia as Latin American countries that managed to publish more than 60,000 papers in the period 2014-2018. This paper analyzes and compares the indicators from the five (05) Latin American countries in group 1 of the SIR Iber 2020 referring to investment in I+S as a percentage of its Gross Domestic Product (PIB), the number of full-time equivalent researchers (Inv JCE), the production (%) of scientific works in the university education sector, to name a few. A conglomerate formed with the Normalized Impact (NI) of public and private IESs is presented, regarding the global average of citation, with the data published in the SIR IBER 2020 Report, and highlights that Chile has a normalized impact above the World average for both public and private IES publications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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8. Between the Roll of Paper and the Role of Paper: Governmental Documentation as a Mechanism for Complying Incompliantly.
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EXECUTIVE departments , *DOCUMENTATION , *CONSTITUTIONAL courts , *LEGITIMACY of governments , *INDIGENOUS rights , *COURT orders , *ORGANIZATIONAL legitimacy - Abstract
In 2009, through Court Order 004, the Colombian Constitutional Court declared that thirty‐four separate groups of Indigenous peoples were at risk of extermination due to armed conflict, and it ordered the government to protect them. In 2013, the court then ordered the government to prove its compliance with Order 004. The government did so through a complex documentation process. The production of documents in Colombia not only records compliance but also constitutes compliance even if the actions are limited. In this article, I examine the role of documentation in mediating legal protection in a violent context. How does a governmental report obscure a persisting threat that is mostly ignored? Using participant observation at the Colombian Interior Ministry on the government's response, I illustrate how this documentation converts ordinary governmental actions into restitution of rights and manufactures compliance via the display—and concealment—of numbers through a focus on aesthetics. This generates the effect of sufficient state response while obfuscating the failure to achieve any intended changes: a phenomenon that I term complying incompliantly. Transforming negligence into a proper response through a paper trail outsmarts auditing and maintains the state's legitimacy by normalizing the government's shortcomings. This article contributes to the analysis of the relationship among law, documentation, and transparency. [Colombia, Indigenous peoples, human rights, documentation, compliance] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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9. Corrigendum correcting the paper "Short‐term neurological injury in newborns infants with overcooling in passive hypothermia and transferred to reference hospital in Colombia".
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Troncoso, Gloria, Agudelo‐Pérez, Sergio, Thorin, Nicole, Diaz, Camila, and Vargas, Alejandra
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NEWBORN infants , *HYPOTHERMIA , *WOUNDS & injuries , *HOSPITALS , *LOGISTIC regression analysis - Abstract
A corrigendum has been issued for an article published in Acta Paediatrica titled "Short-term neurological injury in newborn infants with overcooling in passive hypothermia and transferred to reference hospital in Colombia." The corrigendum addresses an error in Table 3, specifically regarding the use of symbols ">" and "<" in the group "Age of Onset of Hypothermia (hours)." The revised table rectifies the inaccuracies and ensures the precision of the findings. The online version of the article has been corrected accordingly. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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10. Lichens from the Colombian Amazon: 666 Taxa Including 28 new Species and 157 New Country Records Document an Extraordinary Diversity.
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Lücking, Robert, Álvaro-Alba, Wilson Ricardo, Moncada, Bibiana, Marín-Canchala, Norida Lucia, Tunjano, Sonia Sua, and Cárdenas-López, Dairon
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LICHENS ,SOUND recordings ,ASCOSPORES ,SPECIES ,THALLUS ,BOTANICAL gardens - Abstract
In this study, we revised the lichen collection at the Herbario Amazonico Colombiano (coah) in Bogotá, Colombia. The collection has a total of nearly 2,400 specimens, with some duplicates in the Herbario Nacional (col) and in the herbarium of the Botanic Garden in Berlin (b). The revision of 1,861 specimens revealed 574 species in 142 genera and 44 families, among which there are 28 species new to science and seven new combinations. Previously, 324 species had been reported from the Colombian Amazon, and our revision resulted in a new total of 666 species, more than doubling the previous number. All 666 species are enumerated here in the first comprehensive checklist of lichens from the Colombian Amazon. A total of 157 new country records (53 already reported in the new Catalogue of Fungi of Colombia) increase the number of lichens known from Colombia to 2,827. The following species are described as new: Allographa exuens, differing from A. argentata by the lirellae with the corticiform layer soon flaking off and exposing the black labia, the only finely inspersed hymenium, and the narrower ascospores; A. guainiae, differing from Graphis syzygii in the prominent ascomata with lateral thalline margin and whitish thallus remnants between the striae; A. labiata, differing from A. immersa in the prominent lirellae with conspicuous, entire, exposed labia, an inspersed hymenium, longer ascospores, and stictic acid as secondary compound; A. lichexanthonica, differing from A. sitiana in producing lichexanthone; A. sessilis, differing from A. contortuplicata in the muriform ascospores; A. suprainspersata, differing from A. angustata in the very thin thalline cover of the ascomata and the apically inspersed hymenium; Astrothelium bireagens, differing from A. cinnamomeum by the broader, apically flattened perithecia covered by a thin, ferruginous-red, K+ deep purple pruina and internally with an ochraceous-yellow, K+ deep yellow pigment; A. stromatolucidum, differing from A. neovariolosum in the distinctly pseudostromatic ascomata; Carbacanthographis submultiseptata, differing from C. multiseptata in the narrower ascospores and the indistinct periphysoids; Chapsa inconspicua, differing from C. angustispora in the smooth to uneven versus farinose thallus and in the much shorter ascospores; Coenogonium velutinellum, differing from C. pineti in the finely velvety, rather thick thallus composed of irregular to erect, densely packed algal threads covered by a thin pseudocortex; Fellhanera naevioides, differing from F. naevia in the finely dispersed, minutely crenulate thallus and the blackish apothecia; Fissurina sipmanii, differing from F. amazonica in the shorter and broader, slightly gaping, somewhat chroodiscoid ascomata, and the amyloid ascospores; Glyphis lirellizans, differing from Glyphis substriatula in the erumpent vs. prominent lirellae with lateral thalline margin and the exposed disc; Graphis papillifera, differing from G. stellata in the lirellae lacking a thalline margin, very elongate and irregularly to radiately branched and not in stellate clusters, and in the 5-septate ascospores; G. pseudoglyphis, differing from Graphis stellata in the non-verrucose thallus, the branched lirellae which do not, however, form stellate clusters, and the shorter ascospores; Malmidea flavimarginata, differing from M. bacidinoides in the pale yellow, K+ deep yellow medulla and yellow, K+ deep yellow excipular crystals, as well as the smaller ascospores; M. isidiopiperina, differing from M. taytayensis in the smaller ascospores; M. papillitrailiana, differing from M. trailiana in the papillose apothecial margins; Myriotrema araracuarense, differing from Myriotrema muluense in the non-annulate pores of the apothecia and in the longer ascospores; Ocellularia areolata, differing from Ocellularia rhicnoporoides in the pigmented medulla and the larger, more prominent apothecia with completely carbonized excipulum; O. caquetensis, differing from Ocellularia rotundifumosa in the absence of a columella; O. inspersipallens, differing from O. viridipallens in the inspersed hymenium and the 5–7-septate ascospores; O. rufocinctoides, differing from O. rufocincta in the thallus lacking large and irregular crystal clusters, in the more prominent apothecia and in the smaller ascospores; O. sipmanii, differing from Ocellularia abbayesiana in the smaller, 3-septate ascospores; Pseudopyrenula daironii, differing from all other species of the genus in the aggregate perithecia with shared ostiole and the internal orange-red pigment granules lining the perithecial wall; Pyrenula asymmetrica, differing from Pyrenula papilligera in the longer, almost rectangular ascospores; and Redingeria pseudostromatica, differing from other species in the genus in the pseudostromatic ascomata with small, rounded apothecia, in combination with 1-septate ascospores. In addition, the following seven new combinations are proposed: Bacidina cyanophila (≡ Bacidina simplex var. cyanophila), Malmidea sorediifera (≡ Lecanora sorediifera), Ocellularia fuscescens (≡ Thelotrema fuscescens), Phaeographis cymbegrapha (≡ Graphis cymbegrapha; = Phaeographis amazonica Staiger], Polyblastidium flavosquamosum (≡ Heterodermia flavosquamosa), Polyblastidium lamelligerum (≡ Parmelia lamelligera), and Polyblastidium rottboellii (≡ Anaptychia hypoleuca var. rottboellii). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Disadvantages in preparing and publishing scientific papers caused by the dominance of the English language in science: The case of Colombian researchers in biological sciences.
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Ramírez-Castañeda, Valeria
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SCIENCE publishing , *LANGUAGE ability , *LINGUISTICS , *SCIENTIFIC language , *ENGLISH language , *COMPUTER assisted language instruction - Abstract
The success of a scientist depends on their production of scientific papers and the impact factor of the journal in which they publish. Because most major scientific journals are published in English, success is related to publishing in this language. Currently, 98% of publications in science are written in English, including researchers from English as a Foreign Language (EFL) countries. Colombia is among the countries with the lowest English proficiency in the world. Thus, understanding the disadvantages that Colombians face in publishing is crucial to reducing global inequality in science. This paper quantifies the disadvantages that result from the language hegemony in scientific publishing by examining the additional costs that communicating in English creates in the production of articles. It was identified that more than 90% of the scientific articles published by Colombian researchers are in English, and that publishing in a second language creates additional financial costs to Colombian doctoral students and results in problems with reading comprehension, writing ease and time, and anxiety. Rejection or revision of their articles because of the English grammar was reported by 43.5% of the doctoral students, and 33% elected not to attend international conferences and meetings due to the mandatory use of English in oral presentations. Finally, among the translation/editing services reviewed, the cost per article is between one-quarter and one-half of a doctoral monthly salary in Colombia. Of particular note, we identified a positive correlation between English proficiency and higher socioeconomic origin of the researcher. Overall, this study exhibits the negative consequences of hegemony of English that preserves the global gap in science. Although having a common language is important for science communication, generating multilinguistic alternatives would promote diversity while conserving a communication channel. Such an effort should come from different actors and should not fall solely on EFL researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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12. TRAVMAYI İZLEMEK: DORİS SALCEDO’NUN HEYKELLERİNDE TOPLUMSAL HAFIZA, YAS VE MELANKOLİ.
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ÖZTURAN, Özgü and ÖZTURAN, Selda
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COLLECTIVE memory ,TORTURE ,SOCIAL conflict ,VIOLENCE against women ,POLITICAL violence ,PAPER arts - Abstract
Copyright of Anadolu University Journal of Art & Design / Sanat & Tasarım is the property of Anadolu University and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
13. Estudio técnico para la producción de papel derivado del cáñamo de uso industrial en el Valle del Cauca.
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Concha Vásquez, Luis Eduardo, Ramírez Alfonso, Cristhian David, Bello Dávila, Ray Alfredo, and Osorio Quiceno, Mariluz
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STARTUP costs ,MANUFACTURING processes ,NEW business enterprises ,HEMP ,SUSTAINABLE development - Abstract
Copyright of Inventum. Ingenieria, Tecnologia e Investigacion is the property of Corporacion Universitaria Minuto de Dios and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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14. High risk screening for mucopolysaccharidosis type III B in Colombia: Application of a micromethod for the analysis of alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase in dried blood samples collected on filter paper.
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Ramírez Borda, Johana M. and Ardila, Alfredo Uribe
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FILTER paper , *SANFILIPPO syndrome , *BLOOD sampling , *RECEIVER operating characteristic curves - Published
- 2020
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15. Raising the bar (22).
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Elhorst, Paul, Abreu, Maria, Amaral, Pedro, Bhattacharjee, Arnab, Bond-Smith, Steven, Chasco, Coro, Corrado, Luisa, Ditzen, Jan, Felsenstein, Daniel, Fuerst, Franz, McCann, Philip, Monastiriotis, Vassilis, Quatraro, Francesco, Temursho, Umed, Tsiotas, Dimitrios, and Yu, Jihai
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INDUSTRIAL clusters ,HOME prices ,ECONOMIES of agglomeration ,FORCED migration ,ECONOMETRIC models ,OLDER people ,VALUE chains - Abstract
This editorial summarizes the papers in issue 17(4) (2022). The first paper combines input–output modelling with priority weighting to analyse supply-chain impacts of disasters. The second paper examines skill-based functional specialization of value chains in Brazil using interregional and international value-added measures. The third paper questions the common belief that agglomeration economies are the driving force behind cluster formation using an agent-based model. The fourth paper applies modern instrumental variables techniques to measure the impact of forced migration flows from Venezuela to Colombia on house prices. The fifth paper explores the impact of an ageing population on per capita labour income, consumption and wealth at the regional level using a multivariate spatial econometric model. The sixth paper examines the impact of neighbouring countries on migrants' aggregate decisions to remit based on an advanced spatial econometric origin–destination model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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16. DISEÑO DE UNA METODOLOGÍA DE SELECCIÓN DE SITIOS PARA MONORRELLENOS DE LODOS PAPELEROS.
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Quinchía, Adriana María, Irwin, Susan, and Ramírez, Ana María Uribe
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WASTEWATER treatment , *PAPER industry , *WASTE paper , *RECYCLED products , *RAW materials , *WASTE recycling - Abstract
The wastewater treatment at paper industry that uses recycled fibers as one of its raw materials generates a sludge rich in cellulose fibers, which once dehydrated is called "paper waste". This waste has become an environmental problem because of its high generation rate. Although several alternatives of valorization have been studied, in Medellin none of them has been implemented on an industrial scale; the necessity is still there, that is why the land disposal of this waste appears as the most immediate way to manage it. Combined with the problem of disposition, it is the selection of the suitable site to make it, for which a methodology to be applied in the evaluation and selection of the optative sites for the disposition of remainders of paper industry was developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
17. Differentiation of Colombian University Mission Statements
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Gonzalez-Campo, Carlos Hernan, Murillo-Vargas, Guillermo, and Garcia Solarte, Monica
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Purpose: A mission statement is the central axis of any organization and the cornerstone of its strategic planning. Universities have implemented this tool to define, among other things, its identity; however, the legal nature and functions of the mission statement have not been determined. In this article, the authors analyze the differences in the university mission statements of public and private higher education institutions in relation to the mission functions proposed by the 1992 legislation on higher education in Colombia -- Law 30 -- involving teaching, research, extension and social projection and internationalization. Design/methodology/approach: Through content analysis, the authors analyze the mission statements of two groups of institutions that make up the totality of universities in Colombia -- 32 public and 53 private universities. The analysis is conducted along the four dimensions defined by the law as comprising the higher education mission, i.e. teaching, research, extension and social projection, and internationalization, due to its importance in the high-quality institutional accreditation process. Findings: Based on the differences identified in the mission statements, the authors establish the university functions and determine how they give back to society in their legal capacity as public or private institutions. Research limitations/implications: This research scenario is appropriate for answering research questions related to whether there are differences in the strategies of Colombian public and private universities based on their mission statements. Although the Colombian higher education system includes various types of tertiary institutions, only universities are included in the study. Practical implications: Research has shown that regardless of their legal nature, based on their mission statements, Colombian universities are mainly geared towards teaching. However, when comparing additional dimensions, private universities are less involved in research processes and more focused on activities related to social impact than are public universities. Additionally, private universities are more engaged in internationalization than are public institutions, with mission statements focused on both national and international accreditation processes. Social implications: The results of this research are intended to help society comprehend the differences between public and private universities in Colombia based on mission statements, which can contribute to understanding, among other factors, the academic programs offered by universities and how they should guide their activities. Originality/value: This is the first such study in Colombia, a country that provides higher education through public and private institutions in very similar proportions, that analyses the differences in university mission statements and whose findings contribute to understanding whether universities are strategically oriented towards their own established policies or to contributing to the development of new public policies aimed at supporting the country's development process.
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- 2021
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18. Analysis and Strategies for Urban Freight Logistics in A Low Emission Zone.
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Alvarez-Gallo, Sandra Milena, Hernan Echavarria-Cuervo, Jacobo, and Maheut, Julien
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FREIGHT & freightage ,SUSTAINABLE transportation ,LITERATURE reviews ,BUSINESSPEOPLE ,LOGISTICS managers ,SMALL business - Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to identify complementary strategies for urban freight logistics in a low emission zone (LEZ) that can be implemented in downtown Medellin, Colombia. The strategies will be executed by identifying the characteristics and problems of the business establishments in the area and the entrepreneurs’ opinions. Design/methodology/approach: First, a literature review is performed to identify global and complementary strategies for the future LEZ, which is the study subject. Then, a “pilot” zone (a main corridor) of downtown Medellín is selected, and the business establishments of the area are identified to spot problems and evaluate possible strategies for the future LEZ. This identification and evaluation phase is conducted by interviewing logistics managers in 105 establishments selected in the corridor for analysis. Findings: One of the outstanding findings concerns the specificity of the logistics and mobility problems in downtown Medellin, located in Colombia, a developing country. The main issues are traffic congestion, lack of regulation and control in loading and unloading areas, as well as inadequate infrastructure for these operations. These obstacles significantly impact business activities and air quality in the area. The proposed solutions to complement the LEZ strategy for freight transport focus on improving regulation, establishing specific loading and unloading areas, exploring sustainable transportation options such as the cargo bike, and supporting small and medium-sized businesses. This emphasizes the situation’s complexity and the need for a comprehensive approach to address these logistical and environmental challenges. Originality/value: This study analyses urban freight logistics strategies that complement the traffic flow restriction policies imposed by low-emission zones. Unlike other studies that address these two issues independently, this paper specifically examines how to improve a LEZ as a comprehensive strategy to reduce the environmental impact of freight transport. In addition, it is noted that most publications tend to focus on passenger mobility strategies, which highlights the potential for research in the freight logistics field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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19. Deposit Insurance and Depositor Behavior: Evidence from Colombia.
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Roux, Nicolás de and Limodio, Nicola
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DEPOSIT insurance ,CONSUMER behavior ,BANK deposits ,BANK customers ,BANKING policy ,SAVINGS ,INTEREST rates - Abstract
This paper studies the effect of deposit insurance on depositor behavior. Our theoretical framework integrates insights from public and financial economics and predicts that (1) deposit insurance induces bunching at the threshold in the deposit distribution and (2) an increase in the insurance threshold promotes deposit growth, particularly higher for individuals bunching at the initial limit. We exploit a large and unexpected increase in the Colombian insurance together with monthly depositor-level records from a major bank to test these predictions. We validate the existence of bunching in deposits and quantify the heterogeneous effect of deposit insurance on individual deposit growth. Authors have furnished an Internet Appendix , which is available on the Oxford University Press Web site next to the link to the final published paper online. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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20. International Perspectives on Education. BCES Conference Books, Volume 10
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Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), Popov, Nikolay, Wolhuter, Charl, Leutwyler, Bruno, Hilton, Gillian, Ogunleye, James, Almeida, Patrícia Albergaria, Popov, Nikolay, Wolhuter, Charl, Leutwyler, Bruno, Hilton, Gillian, Ogunleye, James, Almeida, Patrícia Albergaria, and Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES)
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This volume contains papers submitted to the 10th Annual Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, held in Kyustendil, Bulgaria, 12-15 June 2012. The overall goal of the 10th BCES conference is to facilitate discussion of different perspectives on international education providing a forum for scientific debate and constructive interaction in a multi cultural social environment such as Bulgaria. This is a jubilee conference. Ten might not mean too much for large scholarly societies in other countries, especially in the Western world. However, for a small society like BCES, ten means a lot. It means trust, international recognition, constant interest, well-developed academic cooperation, and the most important--it means an established conference tradition. The following papers are included in this volume: (1) Foreword: Remembering the Past--Anticipating the Future: Reflections on the BCES's Jubilee Conference (Karen L. Biraimah); (2) Editorial Preface: An Established Conference Tradition (Nikolay Popov, Charl Wolhuter, Bruno Leutwyler, Gillian Hilton, James Ogunleye, and Patrícia Albergaria Almeida; and (3) Introduction: A Framework for Understanding International Perspectives on Education (Alexander W. Wiseman). Part 1: Comparative Education & History of Education: (4) Also a door to the inside of a new house --yet another use for Comparative Education (Charl Wolhuter); (5) Structures of School Systems Worldwide: A Comparative Study (Nikolay Popov); (6) The Role of Comparative Pedagogy in the Training of Pedagogues in Serbia and Slovenia (Vera Spasenovic, Natasa Vujisic Zivkovic, and Klara Skubic Ermenc); (7) Konstantinos G. Karras & Evanthia Synodi Comparative and International Education and the teaching profession. The case of Marc-Antoine Jullien (Konstantinos G. Karras and Evanthia Synodi); (8) Comparing management models of secondary schools in Tamaulipas, Mexico: An exploration with a Delphi method (Marco Aurelio Navarro-Leal, Concepción Niño García, and Ma. Luisa Caballero Saldivar); (9) Classroom and Socialization: a case study through an action-research in Crete, Greece (Pella Calogiannakis and Theodoros Eleftherakis); (10) E-learning, State and Educational System in Middle East Countries (Hamid Rashidi, Abbas Madandar Arani, and Lida Kakia); (11) Approaches to internal testing and assessment of knowledge in relation to the pupils' achievements in national assessment of knowledge (Amalija Žakelj, Milena Ivanuš Grmek, and Franc Cankar); (12) The Stereotypes in Pupil's Self Esteem (Franc Cankar, Amalija Žakelj, and Milena Ivanuš Grmek); (13) Insecure identities: Unaccompanied minors as refugees in Hamburg (Joachim Schroeder); (14) The origins of religion as an historical conundrum: pedagogical and research methodological implications and challenges (Johannes L. van der Walt and Ferdinand J. Potgieter); (15) A brief overview of the history of education in Poland (Katarzyna Charzynska, Marta Anczewska, and Piotr Switaj); (16) "Everybody is given a chance, my boy … everybody who is willing to work for socialism": An Overview of English Textbooks in the Postwar Period in Hungary (Zsolt Dózsa); and (17) Situated literacy practices amongst artisans in the South West of Nigeria: developmental and pedagogical implications (Gordon O. Ade-Ojo, Mike Adeyeye, and F. Fagbohun). Part 2: Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Training: (18) Constructivist Foundations of Intercultural Education: Implications for Research and Teacher Training (Bruno Leutwyler, Danijela S. Petrovic, and Carola Mantel; (19) Theory in Teacher Education: Students' views (Leonie G. Higgs); (20) Policy and practice of pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes and facilities in Nigeria (Stephen Adebanjo Oyebade); (21) Student Perceptions of the Distance Education Mode Compared with Face-to-Face Teaching in the University Distance Education Programme (Claudio Rafael Vásquez Martínez, Graciela Girón, and Antonio Ayón Bañuelos); (22) Environmental Education: From the Perspective of Scientific Knowledge for Constructivist Learning (Graciela Girón, Claudio Rafael Vásquez Martínez, Juan Sánchez López, and Antonio Ayón Bañuelos); (23) The Competencies of the Modern Teacher (Olga Nessipbayeva); and (24) Pre-service teacher action research: Concept, international trends and implications for teacher education in Turkey (Irem Kizilaslan and Bruno Leutwyler). Part 3: Education Policy, Reforms and School Leadership: (25) Changing policies changing times: initiatives in teacher education in England (Gillian L. S. Hilton); (26) Dealing with Change in Hong Kong Schools using Strategic Thinking Skills (Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang and John Pisapia); (27) Institutions' Espoused Values Perceived by Chinese Educational Leaders (Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang and Ting Wang); (28) Social Service Community Education as an area of training and participation for social development (Amelia Molina García); (29) English Language Education Policy in Colombia and Mexico (Ruth Roux); (30) Compensatory Programs in Mexico to Reduce the Educational Gap (Emma Leticia Canales Rodríguez and Tiburcio Moreno Olivos); (31) Changing times, Changing roles: FE Colleges' perceptions of their changing leadership role in contemporary UK politico-economic climate (Aaron A. R. Nwabude and Gordon Ade-Ojo); (32) Role perceptions and job stress among special education school principals: Do they differ from principals of regular schools? (Haim H. Gaziel, Yael Cohen-Azaria, and Klara Skubic Ermenc); (33) Multiculturalism: challenge or reality (Olivera Knezevic Floric and Stefan Ninkovic); (34) Privatization of higher education in Nigeria: Critical Issues (Phillips Olayide Okunola and Simeon Adebayo Oladipo); (35) Policies and initiatives: reforming teacher education in Nigeria (Martha Nkechinyere Amadi); and (36) Leadership in Educational Institutions (Esmeralda Sunko). Part 4: Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Social Inclusion: (37) Validation of skills, knowledge and experience in lifelong learning in Europe (James Ogunleye); (38) Empowering women with domestic violence experience (Marta Anczewska, Joanna Roszczynska-Michta, Justyna Waszkiewicz, Katarzyna Charzynska, and Czeslaw Czabala); (39) Sixty Five Years of University Education in Nigeria: Some Key Cross Cutting Issues (Aloy Ejiogu and Sheidu Sule); (40) Brain Drain in Higher Education: Lost Hope or Opportunity? (George Odhiambo); (41) Searching for the Dividends of Religious Liberty: Who Benefits and Who Pays? (Donald B. Holsinger); (42) More than Mere Law: Freedom of Religion or Belief (Ellen S. Holsinger); (43) Intergenerational Learning in the Family (Sabina Jelenc Krašovec and Sonja Kump); (44) Students' Views on Important Learning Experiences--Challenges Related to Ensuring Quality of Studies (Barbara Šteh and Jana Kalin); (45) Campus life: The impact of external factors on emotional health of students (Dalena Vogel); (46) Education and Lifelong Learning in Romania--Perspectives of the Year 2020 (Veronica Adriana Popescu, Gheorghe N. Popescu, and Cristina Raluca Popescu); (47) Scientific reputation and "the golden standards": quality management system impact and the teaching-research nexus (Luminita Moraru); (48) The implementation of the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) in France would be a cultural revolution in higher education training? (Pascal Lafont); (49) Hilary English Transition of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to research led Universities (Hilary English); (50) Attitudes of Parents towards Contemporary Female Higher Education (Miss Shamaas Gul Khattak); (51) Structured Peer Mentoring: Enhancing Lifelong Learning in Pakistani Universities (Nosheen Rachel Naseem); (52) The Rise of Private Higher Education in Jamaica: Neo-liberalism at Work? (Chad O. Coates); (53) Educational Developments in the British West Indies: A Historical Overview (Chad O. Coates); (54) Focus Learning Support: Rising to Educational Challenges (Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Gertrude Shotte, and Queen Chioma Nworgu); (55) Distance Education in Higher Education in Latvia (Daina Vasilevska); (56) Evidence-based research study of the Russian vocational pedagogy and education motivational potential in the internationalisation projection (Oksana Chigisheva); (57) Healthy lifestyle formation within the extra-curricular activities of students at universities (Saltanat Tazhbayeva) [title provided in English and Bulgarian, abstract in English and paper in Bulgarian]; (58) Management based organisation of school's educational process (Tursynbek Baimoldayev) [title provided in English and Bulgarian, abstract in English and paper in Bulgarian]; (59) Modernization of higher education in the context of the Bologna Process in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Sanim Kozhayeva) [title provided in English and Bulgarian, abstract in English and paper in Bulgarian]; and (60) About the problem of self-definition of personality (G. T. Hairullin and G. S. Saudabaeva) [title provided in English and Bulgarian, abstract in English and paper in Bulgarian]. Part 5: Learning and Teaching Styles: (61) Learning Styles and Disciplinary Fields: is there a relationship? (Patrícia Albergaria Almeida); (62) ICT competences for teachers in 21st Century--a design framework for science primary teacher education courses (Cecília Guerra, António Moreira, and Rui Marques Vieira); (63) Teacher Education in the context of international cooperation: the case of East Timor (Patrícia Albergaria Almeida, Mariana Martinho, and Betina Lopes); (64) How would Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Enhance Assessment for Learning Mathematics by the Special Education Needs Students (SENs) in Secondary Education Sector (Aaron A. R. Nwabude); (65) A gender perspective on student questioning upon the transition to Higher Education (Mariana Martinho, Patrícia Albergaria Almeida, and José Teixeira-Dias); (66) Student-Centred Learning: A Dream or Reality (Sandra Ozola); (67) Problems of development of E-Learning content in historical education on the Republic of Kazakhstan (Gabit Kapezovich ?enzhebayev, Saule Hairullovna Baidildina, and Tenlik Toktarbekovna Dalayeva) [title provided in English and Bulgarian, abstract in English and paper in Bulgarian]; and (68) The world pedagogical idea in the context of comparison: Confucius--Al Farabi--Ibn Sina--Balasaguni (Aigerim Kosherbayeva, Kulmeskhan Abdreimova, and Asem Anuarbek) [title provided in English and Bulgarian, abstract in English and paper in Bulgarian]. A list of contributors in included. (Individual papers contain references.)
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21. Análisis de concordancia de tres pruebas para el diagnóstico de malaria en la población sintomática de los municipios endémicos de Colombia.
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Cortés, Liliana Jazmín and Guerra, Ángela Patricia
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FILTER paper ,THICK films ,GOVERNMENT laboratories ,DIAGNOSIS methods ,BLOOD testing - Abstract
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- 2020
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22. Ecological Footprint: A Tool for Environmental Management in Educational Institutions
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Ortegon, Katherine and Acosta, Pilar
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, as few universities have assessed their ecological footprint (EF), a benchmark for Colombian universities is presented. Second, a practical calculation tool for measuring the EF in educational institutions (EIs) is developed. The purpose of this tool is to facilitate the process of assessing the EF in EIs that are starting sustainability initiatives and to unify criteria with those already involved. Design/methodology/approach: The development of the Ecological Footprint for Educational Institutions (EFEI) calculator is detailed showing the seven categories analyzed and the adaptation to the Colombian context. Findings: Results are presented from a case study of EFEI implementation at Universidad Icesi. Furthermore, the relation between these results and the action taken to mitigate EF at the university is detailed. Practical implications: Colombian EIs have recently joined the sustainable campus movement. The EF methodology and this tool serve to assess impacts and identify what EIs can do to ameliorate their environmental stewardship. Social implications: EIs are called on to lead by example in terms of sustainability, not only in teaching and researching cutting-edge technologies but also in being sustainable and transferring this knowledge to future generations. Originality/value: First, an EF benchmark for Colombian universities is presented. In addition, a unified methodology for EIs is developed. The availability of a standard tool will encourage other EIs to move forward in the effort to achieve a sustainable campus.
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- 2019
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23. Comentarios al Documento conpes 3697 'Política para el desarrollo comercial de la biotecnología a partir del uso sostenible de la biodiversidad': promoviendo la innovación a través del fortalecimiento de las capacidades de investigación o creando barreras adicionales
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GUILLERMO RODRIGO, CORREDOR C.
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GOVERNMENT policy , *BIOTECHNOLOGY , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *BIODIVERSITY , *SUSTAINABLE development , *INTELLECTUAL property - Abstract
Colombian industrial sector is widely recognized as a good example of a diversified economy. At present, Colombian government is seeking to deepen this outstanding feature by favouring activities in new sectors intensive in knowledge and capital. Biotechnology offers an opportunity to integrate its great biological diversity into research and development (R&D) activities. A public policy paper published last year depicts a set of activities considered essential to achieve the consolidation of biotechnological sector in Colombia. On the other hand, past and current activities deployed in the context of so called Bio Trade initiatives have demonstrated to offer little space to R&D activities by public sector research institutions. This paper aims to illustrate the importance of up-stream research undertaken by public sector research institutions as well as the relevance of Intellectual property management as enabling tools for the consolidation of biotechnological sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
24. Las herramientas interactivas de dos diarios colombianos.
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ZÚÑGA, DANGHELLY and ENRIQUE DUQUE SOTO, ÁLVARO
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INTERACTIVE multimedia , *COLOMBIAN newspapers , *ONLINE journalism , *ELECTRONIC newspapers , *INTERNET users ,SOCIAL aspects - Abstract
This paper examines the web tools used by two Colombian daily papers (El Tiempo, from Bogotá, and El País, from Cali) in order to interact with their readers. For our research we used a matrix to help us classify the abovementioned tools vis-à-vis the different extent of the interactions, the latter understood as the range of possibilities offered by the media to their users in order to modify, produce, and communicate content with both the original transmitters of information and other users. In the case of the papers herein examined, we found that, in spite of the fact that they do offer tools which in fact do bring about interactivity, the latter revolves around three main aspects: adaptability, browsing, and feedback, whereby the user remains at a first level (that of reading the texts) but is not yet allowed to co-produce the content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
25. The state of the art of marine natural products in Colombia.
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Bautista, Claudia Andrea, Puentes, Carlos Andrés, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Santos-Acevedo, Marisol, Ramos, Freddy A., Gómez-León, Javier, and Castellanos, Leonardo
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MARINE natural products ,MARINE art ,DITERPENES ,NATURAL products ,OCTOCORALLIA - Abstract
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- 2022
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26. A technological analysis of Colombia's cybersecurity capacity: a systemic perspective from an organizational point of view.
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Serna Patiño, Alexis Mauricio and Giraldo Ramírez, Diana Patricia
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CAPABILITY maturity model ,DECISION making in investments ,INTERNET security ,PAPER products ,INFORMATION organization - Abstract
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- 2019
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27. Valorando la cultura inmaterial del municipio de Villavicencio (Meta -- Colombia) como posible fuente de diversificación turística.
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Gualteros Alvarado, María Alejandra, Jiménez Castillejo, Laura Yaneth, and Bassols i. Gardella, Narcís
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SEMI-structured interviews ,INTANGIBLE property ,LOCAL culture ,HERITAGE tourism ,PAPER arts ,PRODUCT mixes - Abstract
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- 2020
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28. School Leadership in Latin America 2000-2016
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Flessa, Joseph, Bramwell, Daniela, Fernandez, Magdalena, and Weinstein, José
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School site leadership has commanded the attention of researchers and policymakers in Anglo-American jurisdictions for at least two decades, but little is known about how many other parts of the globe have addressed this topic. This paper reviews published research and policy documents related to school leadership in Latin America between 2000-2016. Applying rapid mapping techniques used for scoping studies, we review 359 research and policy documents and give "coherent, meaningful shape" to what we know and what we don't know about school leadership in the region. Attention in research and policy to school leadership in Latin America was relatively slow to arrive: whilst it grew steadily in the first decade of this century it remains low compared to other regions of the world. We provide an overview of the school leadership policy environment in several countries, describing recruitment, selection, evaluation, and job responsibilities of principals; relevant leadership frameworks; and requirements for training or professional development. We speculate on what might explain the diverse ways that school leadership has been taken up in the region: degree of school system centralization; policy borrowing; stage of development; technocratic problem solving; and neoliberal accountability.
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29. Análise dos artigos acadêmicos sobre divulgação científica na Colômbia.
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Massarani, Luisa, da Silva, Carla Maria, and Rocha, Mariana
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SCIENTIFIC communication - Published
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30. El movimiento de la séptima papeleta frente al referendo Posición jurídica ante la Corte Constitucional de una generación de colombianos y colombianas que ayudaron a construir la Constitución Política de 1991.
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Gómez Roldán, Andrés
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CONSTITUTIONAL history , *CONSTITUTIONS , *STUDENT activism , *CONSTITUTIONAL courts , *CONSTITUTIONAL law ,COLOMBIAN politics & government, 1974- - Abstract
The following article aims to analyze the legal position of the student movement of the time which dynamism the process of the pre- constituent who gave birth to the 1991 politic constitution, this towards the initiative seeking of a second presidential reelection in the Colombian constitutional system; the Constitution of 1991 was a tough race in constitutional control model and this participative exercise safeguard the Political Constitutional letter; the analysis focuses on the close execution plans to the High Court ruling roaches; the article seeks to generate a sense of reflection in regards to the constituent derivative and primary on this Colombian Constitution history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
31. Evaluación de opciones de reciclaje para el fortalecimiento de la economía circular en Norte de Santander.
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Cáceres Gelvez, Esteban Felipe and Prada Botia, Gaudy Carolina
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WASTE paper ,SANITARY landfills ,RICE hulls ,SUGAR ,RAW materials ,SUGARCANE growing ,BANANAS ,SOLID waste - Abstract
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32. Public policy research in Colombia: State of the art (phase 1), 2008–2018.
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Whittingham, María Victoria
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GOVERNMENT policy ,LITHIUM industry ,INTELLECTUAL capital - Abstract
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- 2023
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33. Hours of Work and Early Childhood Education and Access to Care Services in Latin America: Evidence From Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay.
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Amarante, Verónica, Rossel, Cecilia, and Scalese, Federico
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HEALTH services accessibility ,WORK ,EDUCATION ,SEX distribution ,FAMILY relations ,FAMILIES ,WAGES ,EARLY intervention (Education) ,GENDER inequality ,TIME ,EMPLOYMENT - Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) services and family arrangements in the distribution of work in four Latin American countries. We find that households in which all children aged 0 to 5 receive ECEC services exhibit smaller gender gaps in unpaid work, mainly due to a decrease in the amount of time women devote to care work. Women in these households devote more time to paid work, such that the gender gap in total work does not differ between households based on use of ECEC services. However, use of ECEC services for children aged 0 to 5 is associated with reduced hours of unpaid work among women and an increase in women's hours of paid work. These findings confirm the importance of increasing access to early childhood care and education services to reduce gender gaps in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. Poststructural Perspectives in English Teaching in Rural Colombia.
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Peláez-Henao, Oscar A.
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POSTSTRUCTURALISM ,IDEOLOGY ,ENGLISH language ,ENGLISH language education ,LANGUAGE policy ,POWER (Social sciences) ,RURAL education - Abstract
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35. A dilemma of gas flaring and venting regulation in Colombia: challenges of reconciling environmental protection and legal stability of investors.
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Alarcón-Peña, Andrea, Vargas-Chaves, Iván, and López-Oliva, José
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INVESTORS ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection ,NATURAL gas ,FREE enterprise ,DILEMMA ,EMINENT domain - Abstract
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- 2024
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36. FEMICIDES OF MOTHERS-TERRITORY: A GENDER STUDIES LOOK AT THE MNEMOSYNE ATLAS AS A LIVING ARCHIVE.
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CIFUENTES ACEVEDO, DANIELA
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GENDER-based violence ,WAR ,SOCIAL processes ,GENDER studies ,ORIGIN of life - Abstract
From a gender studies perspective, this paper focuses on understanding Aby Warburg's proposal of a Mnemosyne Atlas as a living archive, with the aim of elucidating the potential and limits of this methodology of collecting and organizing images as a tool for rethinking a patriarchal past and present. Following this guideline, the photographs of sexual, gender and violence records occurring in the context of the war in Colombia, published in the book La Violencia en Colombia - estudio de un proceso social (Violence in Colombia - study of a social process, 1962; 1964), are taken as a case study. These images show how women and their bodies, in the context of a patriarchy exacerbated by the war, become repositories of violence by being codified as territory and origin of life. These photographs are the axis of a Mnemosyne Atlas, taken as a methodology and considered as an archival device that compiles works of art from other contexts and temporalities that dialogue with the woman-land-life relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
37. THE PARADOX: Economic Growth that Endangers the Future of Research in Colombia.
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Duque, Juan C.
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ECONOMIC expansion ,URBAN policy ,PARADOX ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,RESEARCH funding ,MILLENNIALS - Abstract
In this paper I analyse how the gradual reduction of research funds in Colombia can interrupt a key process in the generation of solutions to global urban problems. I draw on a bibliometric analysis to show that research funding flowing from North to South has created collaborations between researchers from North and South that have led to a better and more comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing cities around the world. To conclude, I propose four options to counteract these trends towards lower research funding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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38. What matters the most, the assessment method or individual skills in marketing research learning?
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Manrique Molina, Luisa Fernanda, Durán, William Fernando, and Valencia, Carlos Augusto
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MARKETING research ,BUSINESS education ,SUSTAINABILITY ,BLENDED learning ,LEARNING ,RESEARCH skills - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to generate knowledge about assessment methods in blended business education, which have become increasingly important to establish sustainable assessment practices that support knowledge acquisition for undergraduate students in business administration at a Colombian university. Design/methodology/approach: For the analysis, a two groups comparison was performed using a nonequivalent control group design with a sample of 420 students. As this study wants to find insights to improve the knowledge on assessment topics in marketing research (MR) education, it was focused on the students from the business administration program. This study also uses individual scores from the state test as prior cognitive scores and the high school classification provided by the National Ministry of Education in Colombia (2012). Findings: It was found that the variables that best predict performance on the MR course examinations were the mathematics skills and reading comprehension scores on the state test. The study also showed a better performance of female students on both assessment methods. There were no significant differences between the assessment methods or among the high school levels. Research limitations/implications: One of the limitations of this study is the limited number of items on the tests. Additionally, the authors recommend conducting an analysis of the differences between the testing items to provide a detailed explanation of students' performance when comparing computer-based testing and paper-and-pencil testing. Practical implications: Further design of teaching material and assessments online and offline, based on local and regional marketing problems, is suggested. As the current text and readings are more oriented to the English-speaking contexts, most of the problems presented are oriented to multinational companies and brands. Social implications: Insights into the skills required for future jobs provide valuable guidance (World Economic Forum, 2020). Essential skills for emerging roles, like data scientists, can find robust support within the MR course. To further enrich in-class and online exercises with Excel and SPSS, Colombian educators can leverage data sets obtained from sources like the national statistics office and international market intelligence databases available through the university's library, including Passport and Statista. Engaging with authentic data sets provides students with a more profound understanding of practical applications in MR. Originality/value: This approach facilitates the identification of key variables, such as assessment and cognitive abilities in math and reading, which predict students' knowledge acquisition in MR. It not only offers insights into the relevant factors influencing learning in MR but also provides valuable feedback. Additionally, it suggests potential avenues for future research in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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39. Violence and Children's Education: Evidence From Administrative Data.
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Duque, Valentina
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DRUG cartels ,HOMICIDE rates ,PERFORMANCE in children ,HIGH school dropouts ,VIOLENCE ,EDUCATIONAL attainment ,ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
This paper exploits the sharp escalation of violence in Colombia in the 1980s associated with the emergence of drug cartels to provide novel evidence on the long-run effects of violence exposure throughout the life-course, on children's educational attainment and academic achievement using administrative data. I find that, a higher homicide rate in early-childhood is associated with a higher probability of school dropout and conditional on completing high school, lower scores on a national end-of-high school exam. Results are robust to several falsification tests, and analyses of potential sources of selection bias. I provide supportive evidence that changes in fetal, child, and adolescent health outcomes are important potential mechanisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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40. Alternativas comunitarias para un desarrollo sostenible en Colombia: Principios teóricos y conceptuales hacia un futuro justo y equitativo.
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Méndez López, Angel Joel, Cabrera Ruiz, Isaac Iran, and Pajón Naranjo, Alejandro
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SOCIAL ecology ,GOVERNMENT policy ,EQUALITY ,SUSTAINABILITY ,SUSTAINABLE development ,COOPERATION ,SOCIAL capital ,SOCIAL indicators - Abstract
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- 2024
41. Incouple numbers and dedómetros: listening for meaning in bilingual children's mathematical lexical inventions.
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Martínez Hinestroza, José, Peña-Pincheira, Romina S., and Adams Corral, Melissa
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MOMENTS method (Statistics) ,FOREIGN language education ,LISTENING ,BILINGUAL education ,MATHEMATICS education ,INVENTIONS ,CHILDREN with dyslexia - Abstract
Previous research on bilingual mathematics education has proposed that as children "language mathematics" they use multiple sources of meaning. In this paper, we focus on lexical inventions—bilingual children's made up words that are not formally defined or used but follow the phonology and morphology of a language—as a source of meaning. Consistent with tenets from translanguaging, we recognize lexical inventions as a creative language practice defying idealized language norms. A raciolinguistic theoretical perspective informs our interpretation of children, teachers, and researchers as listening subjects. The purpose of this paper is to explore how mathematical lexical inventions can prompt a translanguaging space where children, teachers, and researchers resist listening subject positions that predispose them to listen for predetermined language practices. Drawing on two lesson transcripts, one from a fourth-grade English-immersion classroom in Colombia and one from a third-grade Spanish-immersion classroom in the United States, we used moment analysis in translanguaging spaces to identify spontaneous and critical moments where lexical inventions prompted mathematical explorations. We argue for adopting listening subject positions as learners of transgressive language practices that are part of interactions between children and mathematics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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42. Albert Hirschman, Lauchlin Currie, "Linkages" Theory, and Paul Rosenstein Rodan's "Big Push".
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Sandilands, Roger J.
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ECONOMIC history - Abstract
This paper introduces a hitherto unpublished 1970 paper written by Lauchlin Currie (1902–1993) on Paul Rosenstein Rodan's famous 1943 paper on the "Big Push" which led to the balanced-unbalanced growth debate to which Albert Hirschman (1915–2012) was an important contributor. Both Currie and Hirschman had been key economic advisers to the Colombian government, and their respective views on development planning are contrasted. In particular, it is shown how Currie's 1970 paper illuminates the theory behind the 1971–1974 national plan for Colombia that he prepared and helped deliver; and how the related institutional innovations have had an enduring impact on Colombia's recent economic history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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43. Multidimensional Scaling of Varietal Data in Sedimentary Provenance Analysis.
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Vermeesch, P., Lipp, A. G., Hatzenbühler, D., Caracciolo, L., and Chew, D.
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MULTIDIMENSIONAL scaling ,PROVENANCE (Geology) ,COMPOSITION of sediments ,PRINCIPAL components analysis ,MINERAL properties ,SPHENE - Abstract
Varietal studies of sedimentary provenance use the properties of individual minerals or mineral groups. These are recorded as lists of numerical tables that can be difficult to interpret. Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) is a popular multivariate ordination technique for analyzing other types of provenance data based on, for example, detrital geochronology or petrography. Applying MDS to varietal data would allow them to be treated on an equal footing with those other provenance proxies. MDS requires a method to quantify the dissimilarity between two samples. This paper introduces three ways to do so. The first method ("treatment‐by‐row") turns lists of (compositional) data tables into lists of vectors, using principal component analysis. These lists of vectors can then be treated as "distributional" data and subjected to MDS analysis using dissimilarity measures such as the Kolmogorov‐Smirnov statistic. The second method ("treatment‐by‐column") turns lists of compositional data tables into multiple lists of vectors, each representing a single component of the varietal data. These multiple distributional data sets are subsequently subjected to Procrustes analysis or 3‐way MDS. The third method uses the Wasserstein‐2 distance to jointly compare the rows and columns of varietal data. This arguably makes the best use of the data but acts more like a "black box" than the other two methods. Applying the three methods to a detrital titanite data set from Colombia yields similar results. After converting varietal data to dissimilarity matrices, they can be combined with other types of provenance data, again using Procrustes analysis or 3‐way MDS. Plain Language Summary: The source of modern or ancient sediment can be determined by examining either the overall characteristics of the sediment or the chemical composition of individual sediment particles. With the help of recent analytical advancements, geologists can now analyze the complete chemical makeup of single grains of sand or silt. These types of data sets, known as "varietal" data sets, have the ability to uncover differences between sediments that are not visible through traditional methods. However, varietal data are incompatible with the statistical methods that geologists typically use to determine the origin of sediment. This paper addresses this issue by presenting three methods for quantifying the differences between varietal data sets, which is a crucial step in any further statistical analysis. Testing these methods on a varietal data set from Colombia shows similar outcomes. By using the techniques described in this paper, varietal data can now be combined with other conventional methods for determining sediment origin. Key Points: Varietal data are defined as lists of compositional tablesGiven an appropriate dissimilarity measure, varietal data can be subjected to multidimensional scalingThis paper introduces three ways to quantify the pairwise dissimilarity of varietal data [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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44. Culture-Related Issues in Teacher Education Programs: The Last Decade in Colombia.
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Ramírez-Espinosa, Alexánder
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TEACHER education ,EDUCATIONAL programs - Abstract
Copyright of HOW: A Colombian Journal for Teachers of English is the property of Asociacion Colombiana de Profesores de Ingles and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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45. Bibliometric Study of the Journal Ingeniería (2010-2017).
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Suárez-Roldán, Carolina, Chaparro, Nathalia, and Rojas-Galeano, Sergio
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THEMATIC maps ,THEMATIC analysis ,CONCEPT mapping ,METADATA ,GROWTH rate ,AUTHORSHIP - Abstract
Copyright of Ingeniería (0121-750X) is the property of Ingenieria and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2019
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46. Differentiated meanings of education in the reintegration of ex-combatants in Colombia.
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Arango, Maria Paulina and Zuilkowski, Stephanie
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WOMEN'S empowerment ,VOCATIONAL education ,COMMUNITIES ,TECHNICAL education ,WAR ,INTERNATIONAL agencies - Abstract
With the purpose of ending wars, international organizations and governments promote reintegration projects that seek to transform combatants affiliated with illegal armed groups into citizens through education. The assumption behind these efforts is that through education, ex-combatants will become economically independent, overcome marginalization, experience personal transformations, and integrate into communities. This paper questions this optimistic narrative of education by highlighting the differentiated meanings of education for ex-combatants reintegrating in urban Colombia. Listening to the voices of ex-combatants who have engaged in technical and vocational education programs, this paper compares policy narratives with ex-combatants' narratives regarding the role of education in the reintegration process. The analysis reveals how for ex-combatants, education is a complex social practice that redistributes resources and contributes to positive psychosocial and empowerment transformations. At the same time, it is a process of insertion into an individualistic system and adaptation to unequal participation within the country's socio-economic hierarchy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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47. Incidence of sustainability in university performance: evidence of stakeholders' perceptions at Colombian private higher education institutions.
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Hernandez-Diaz, Paula M., Polanco, Jorge-Andrés, Osuna-Ramírez, Sergio Andrés, Jaillier-Castrillón, Erika, Molina-Velasquez, Tatiana, and Escobar-Sierra, Manuela
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HIGHER education ,PRIVATE schools ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,STRUCTURAL equation modeling ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to find the incidence of university sustainability, as sustainability practices, in university performance at private universities. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative research using structural equation modelling. Data collection and analysis followed sustainability and performance scales from previous research. The scales were validated by surveying students, teachers and administrative staff of five private universities in Medellin, Colombia. The responses (i.e. 5,344 useful answers) were collected between April 2019 and December 2020 and analysed using the Smart partial least square (PLS) software and the PLS calculation methodology. Findings: The results confirmed the reliability and validity of the sustainability and performance university measurement models and validated the dimensions proposed to determine sustainability and performance holistically in private universities. The results confirmed that universities implementing sustainability holistically in their system positively impact their performance as higher education institutions. The university sustainability is forecasting the University Performance in about 60% of the universities analysed, with a considerable contribution from sustainability in outreach and strategic management. Research limitations/implications: This study was cross-sectional and empirically validated the model of sustainability and performance at five private universities in a single period and territory. A broader validation from longitudinal studies considering other universities in Colombia and Latin America is suggested to understand local and regional trends better. Practical implications: Results provided a model for better understanding the incidence of sustainability in performance holistically at private universities in developing countries such as Colombia. In addition, the proposed dimensions and model could help regional decision-making on higher education. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this paper is one of the first attempts relating a structural equation model and inter-university research on the incidence of sustainability in private university performance. This work contributes to a local consensus on sustainability and performance models at private universities. Furthermore, from this research emerged a joint policy framework for incorporating sustainability holistically and regionally as an effective strategy for universities and their commitment to sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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48. Tardigrades (Tardigrada) of Colombia: Historical Overview, Distribution, New Records, and an Updated Taxonomic Checklist.
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Venencia-Sayas, Dayanna, Londoño, Rosana, Daza, Anisbeth, Pertuz, Luciani, Marín-Muñoz, Gabriel, Londoño-Mesa, Mario H., Lisi, Oscar, Camarda, Daniele, and Quiroga, Sigmer
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BIOLOGICAL specimens ,SCIENTIFIC literature ,TARDIGRADA ,WEB portals ,BIOLOGICAL models - Abstract
Tardigrades, with over 1450 species, are important organisms in ecological understanding and are valuable biological models (e.g., due to their extremotolerant capabilities). While their biodiversity is better known in Europe and North America, Central and South America have only recently started making significant contributions. Through a comprehensive review of scientific literature, biological collections, web portal consultations, and the addition of new records, this study clarifies the current knowledge of tardigrade biodiversity in Colombia. Past research started in the early 20th century, but most data are unreliable due to information gaps and the absence of specimens in biological collections. The last decade has witnessed a resurgence in tardigrade research in Colombia, leading to new species descriptions and a more robust understanding of their biodiversity. Nevertheless, the majority of the territory remains unexplored. A total of 43 known species from our analysis are present in Colombia: 26 records accepted by the literature and 17 questioned in the literature but representing distinct taxa surely present in Colombia. Other species records are considered doubtful. Our study recommends considering mostly scientific records based on verifiable material deposited in scientific collections (highlighting their importance in studying and safeguarding biodiversity) and encourages future researchers to contribute while adhering to legal requirements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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49. El Río La Plata como sujeto de derechos en Colombia: caracterización del conflicto ambiental que llevó a su reconocimiento.
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Vargas-Chaves, Iván
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JUSTICE ,POLITICAL questions & judicial power ,POLITICAL participation ,PUBLIC institutions ,POLLUTION ,RECOGNITION (Psychology) - Abstract
Copyright of Justicia (0124-7441) is the property of Universidad Simon Bolivar and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
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50. Making Mission Statements Operational: Perceptions of Principals from Tri-Association Schools
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Fayad, Juan David and Yoshida, Roland K.
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Researchers and theorists in the management and educational leadership fields have debated the importance of mission statements. This study investigated this issue within the context of American schools that are members of the Tri-Association (Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean). The results showed that about the same percentage of principals felt that mission statements differed and did not differ significantly from one school to the next. However, a considerable number of principals reported using their mission statements in many of the managerial and leadership tasks of their daily jobs.
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