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Brazil and Spain have some cultural identities and historical ties. They recently played similar processes from dictatorship to democracy. Both countries are shaped by strong authoritarian traditions, which were supposed to be preserved by the political structures built after the Spanish Civil War and the 1964 Brazilian Military Coup. In spite of tasks that the conservative governments planned to mass media networks during dictatorial regime, they indeed operated as modernizing agencies. Transition to democracy was a route guided by news media and supported by the professional communication staff despite of government censorship and security repression. Press in Spain was called "paper parliament" and television in Brazil was assumed as a "window open to world. " [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Se presenta un trabajo con dos objetivos. El primero es estudiar la evolución de los conocimientos, mitos, actitudes y comportamiento sexual de dos muestras de adolescentes del distrito de Tetuán en Madrid, España. Se les aplicó el cuestionario de Información, Actitudes y Comportamiento Sexual para Jóvenes (C.I.A.C.) El segundo objetivo fue, a partir de los datos obtenidos, evaluar la eficacia y eficiencia de los programas de educación sexual como instrumentos de prevención de las conductas sexuales de riesgo en adolescentes.

The analysis of the consumer's behavior is a wide-ranging and complex process. Here we show the new trends of the European consumer with a special focus on the changes in consumption models. The paper is based on the European Union's Research Project encompassing six countries (Project FAIR-CT 95-0046 about "Quality Policy and Consumer Behavior"), in relation to the growing relevance of product quality in the food industry, as well as the evolution of national regulations on this regard. The main goal was to review consumers' expectations in relation to food quality and the efforts of agencies and companies to improve performance in this area. The paper is focused on the analysis of beef consumption in Spain, both from the consumer's qualitative and the quantitative profiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper was to describe dairy sheep husbandry systems in the regions of Castilla and León (Spain), bearing in mind the relative importance of this production within the world, European and Spanish contexts. The social and economic aspects where the activity takes place are described, as well as the productive and economic aspects of the current husbandry systems, with a special focus on the comparison of systems with a larger or lesser degree of intensification. Finally, an analysis is included of the changes that have taken place in the dairy sheep production systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El artículo presenta los resultados de una intervención con adolescentes en riesgo social desde los parámetros de la intervención comunitaria, la formación de mediadores sociales relevantes y el "empowerment." La intervención tuvo lugar en el barrio Lavapies en Madrid, España. Se explica el contexto de la intervención, su fundamentación y su marco teórico.

This paper discusses the origin and the philosophical assumptions of the Spanish reform typology of contents, assumed by Argentine educational transformation in the 90s. It tries to show that the theses of social constructivism --rooted in Kantian idealism-- and of psychological formalism, are still in force. The criterion of selection of curricular contents --social significance-- is also discussed, attempting to show that the basic principles assumed by this criterion lead to relativization of pedagogical statements. The need to approach curricular theory from a metaphysical and anthropological foundation is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The present study analyses the information contained in the parliamentary web sites of Spain's autonomous regions, as of December 2001. The analysis was performed using guidelines approved by the Interparliamentary Council in Amman in 2000, and adapted to the specific situations of the 16 Spanish regional autonomies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A methodology for the measurement of radon exhalation rate coming from soils by using charcoal activated is shown in this paper. Calibration procedures are also discussed. Data of exhalation rate in the vicinity of an uranium region area are referred showing the benefit of the method proposed when wide surfaces of terrain must be analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper focuses on the revision of the journalistic coverage given to the conflict caused by the Argentine troops' occupation of the South Atlantic Islands, which ended in an army contend with England, by the two main Spanish newspapers: El Pais and ABC. The paper highlights the implication that this confrontation had for Spain that was at the height of its democratization process. Not only did Spain have a close link with Argentina but it had also experimented a similar conflict in the Rock of Gibraltar. Besides, by the time of the conflict, the Spanish government had started an approaching strategy towards Europe, and was facing one of the first demonstrations against its decision to join the of N.A.T.O. Furthermore, the Argentine dictatorship had become a subject of preferential attention and damnation as a consequence of charges raised against its continuous violations to human rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inmigration is a frequent issue in the media as well as in the personal encounters of people. The social interest of this topic is evident. According to official figures in 2001 there were in Spain 1.1 million foreigners, that is, near 3 percent of the total population of Spain and less than half of the ones of the EU.s countries. We continue having a low migration rate. though this is not impediment for its growing interest to study it. To this, it is also strange to learn that no body talks of the Spaniards living abroad except at electoral limes. At the beginnings of year 2000, there were 1.57 millions, much more than the immigrants. If we had them in mind, our behavior with the foreigners, especially iberoamericans, would be different, more just and solidary. Therefore, in this paper, I try to explain the number, causes, characteristics and consequences of the Spaniards abroad. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents an investigation of two modes of compensatory education programmes in elementary schools in Spain, integrated and segregated, and it effect on students' development. For this purpose an ethnographic study using case-study methodology was undertaken in two school in Madrid with students from cultural minorities. Five students from each school participated in the study (one from each school stage, between 4 and 14 years of age). Assessment included language and mathematics learning tests, reading, a self-concept scale (Piers-Harris) and a sociogramme. The tutors, other professionals of the same centre and the pupils' families were also interviewed. The results were analysed both qualitative and quantitatively. They show that neither mode of education offers an adequate educational response. However, overall, the school centre with an integrated approach achieves better results. Finally, the results are analysed from Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory (1997), and some suggestions to improve educational practice in compensatory education are put forth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The state of the Spanish LIS profession and specialities in 2002 is reviewed. Statistical data is provided about both the number and type of Spanish libraries and archives as well as of practising professionals, according to geographic distribution, training and job description. Spanish library and information authorities are identified as well as professional associations and learned societies and conferences held. University education is also examined with descriptions of existing institutions, degree levels and data on student enrolment and teachers. The primary media for professional communication are described, in particular publishers, bulletins, scientific journals and electronic fora. Publishing output is quantified: books, journal articles, and conference papers both at national and international levels. Finally, research in the field is analysed through the total of Ph. D. dissertations presented, research articles published and research projects funded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is based on the results obtained from 206 questionnaires answered by people aged 14 and above from six Spanish cities, and who have digital TV at home. Its research aim is to know the relationship of the TV consumption, favourite programmes of viewers and their electronic equipment at home and its influence of consumption of Pay-per-view (PPV), which started in Spain at the same time as digital TV, in 1997. First of the most important conclusion is that people who contract PPV services are great consumers of television. Second one is that there is no relation between computer technology (ownership of PC and consumption) and the contracting of PPV services. On the contrary, the PPV contracting is associated with the ownership of more modern TV equipment (screen 1629, dual/stereo, VCR and videogame console) and audio equipment (Hi-Fi music centre). Third one is that household spending monthly in PPV is also related to the technological equipment. People who have a 16/9 TV set, or a dual/stereo TV set or teletext, spend more money than people who have not them. On the other hand, owning a PC, a link to the Internet, using e-mail, or having a VCR is negatively related to the amount of money spent on ppv services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article we present the most important conclusions from the quantitative research of the conventional radio programming strategies. This paper attempts to comparatively analyse programming palimpsests in four Spanish broadcasting stations (SER, Onda Cero, RNE 1 y COPE), especially on their programmes across the country. It is observed an unquestionable hegemony of a direct confrontation policy. For example, in all cases, three broadcasts dominate, those which provide Information, Information/Entertainment and Sport. As a result, we may conclude that Spanish public service broadcasting, RNE 1, has not a different programming from the broadcasting companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines media coverage of violence against women, specifically in Spain. The 1997 murder of Spaniard Ana Orantes, who was killed by her husband 15 days after her story of marital abuse aired on Spanish television, has increased awareness among academics and journalists of how the media portrays violence against women. During the 1970s, very few articles were written regarding abuse of women, a fact contributable to Franco's dictatorship. Using a framing model, the article analyzes how the information process has been influenced by various social indicators.

The article examines how social values are often transmitted through imagery in the mass media. It argues that body image and success (professional and social) are both linked. The concept of the thin woman as successful in life is a common theme in a variety of communication mediums. Thin women receive more compliments and are more susceptible to personal success than others. The article offers information and how the concept of slimness has become the norm throughout Europe, and specifically in Spain since the 1960s.

The article examines the evidence of gender stereotyping in daily newspaper production. Studies in North America and in Europe regarding gender and communication have increased significantly during the past few years, focusing specifically on gender stereotypes. Spain, however, has lagged behind the rest of Europe in studying the effects of gender and communication. The article analyzes research conducted on 4 Spanish newspapers and their use of gender in daily production. The observational participant method is used in the following newspapers: "La Vanguardia," "El País," "El Periódico de Catalunya," and the news agency Efe.

El artículo investiga los efectos de las escuelas "single sex" contra las "coeducational schools". Se abordan las cuestiones metodológicas de investigación acerca de la influencia del agrupamiento escolar según el sexo sobre diversas variables educativas de los estudiantes. Se examina la validez de unos estudios nacionales en España y unos estudios de antes-y-después. Se habla del problema de validez interna y se plantea la cuestión de cómo controlar las variables extrañas asociadas al alumno, familia y escuela.

El artículo discute las actuaciones voluntarias como cauce de participación social y el interés de su inclusión en el sistema educativo formal. Se habla de la demanda de una mayor participación de los ciudadanos en la vida pública, y su interés como tema de investigación en varios campos. Se enfoca en esta sensibilidad a nivel europeo y en España en particular. Se describen varias iniciativas concretas de inclusión de los trabajos voluntarios en el ámbito de la educación formal en España.

El artículo discute la evaluación de las habilidades sociales en la educación secundaria. Se hace una revisión de cuestionarios, inventarios y escalas de habilidades sociales elaborados y validados para la población adolescente española y los adaptados de instrumentos originariamente desarrollado para la población adolescente angloparlante. Se realiza un análisis comparativo del que se establece una serie de conclusiones en relación a la fiabilidad y validez de constructo de estos instrumentos.

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This paper presents an analysis of the development of the WWW information systems in the local administration in Spain (1997-2002). First, we are going to review the legislation about public administration on Internet (LORTAD, Comisión Interministerial de Información Administrativa, Plan Info XXI, España.es, Red.es etc.). Our main objective is to register the historical evolution of the use and application of WWW in Spanish local administration, arised by the number of citizens. We propose one new method of analysis: the study of the first level domains of the electronic addresses of the units. Finally, we conclude that there has been an important evolution, though it is not homogeneous, that: those units that have been lately introduced in Internet have experienced a fast growth since 1999, that the measure domain strange/own is valid for the town halls and that the domain ".es" is diminishing compared to others such as ".org". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In 1946 William Beveridge travelled to Spain to lecture at the Central University in Madrid. The fact that the founder of the modern Welfare State and leading social reformist of 'the oldest democracy' travelled to the most remarkable remaining fascist bulwark of Europe to talk about social security and democracy is somehow extraordinary, but it has passed unnoticed in the specialised literature on Francoism. By analysing the circumstances that surrounded the trip, the intentions of its promoters and the reactions it provoked, we can learn more about the political nature of the Francoist regime or its difficult relations with international society. However, more than anything, Beveridge's visit to Spain sheds light on the evolution of the Spanish social welfare system at a time when Francoism was rapidly legislating its social insurance schemes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Se presenta un trabajo que enfoca en la intervención de los psicólogos educativos para los niños y adolescentes con el trastorno postraumático. Se reflexionan sobre las medidas que pueden tomarse por parte de los profesionales de la psicología educativa desde el departamento de orientación de los centros escolares. Se enfoca especialmente en el atentado terrorista del 11 de marzo de 2004 que ocurrió en Madrid, España.

This paper analyses the psychological effects of the electoral system, paying attention to the influence that the size or magnitude of the electoral district has on the strategic use of the vote in the Spanish Congreso de los Diputados elections. In order to measure the incidence of the strategic vote on the behaviour of Spanish voters between 1982 and 2000, the various approaches proposed for studying this phenomenon are applied. The results make it possible to confirm that the institutional variable forming the electoral system - the size or dimension of the district, in other words the difference between large and small districts - has an influence on the behaviour of voters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Overview of a study carried out in Spain--under the auspices of the subscription agency Swets Information Services--on the introduction and use of e-journals, databases and other digital information resources. The results show a high level of acceptance of electronic media, even though paper continues to have strong supporters due mainly to the possibilities of long-term conservation and ease of reading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The objective of this paper is to present the school evaluation model that is being applied in different centers of the Basque Autonomous Community. It analyzes, on the one hand, the theoretical bases that underlie it and, on the other, the more relevant methodological and technical aspects of this experience. The evaluation attempts to offer relevant information to set up processes of change and improvement in each one of the participant centers. Along with the description of the evaluation model that is being applied, the reader will find in this article a detailed account of the analyzed dimensions and the processes of collection and construction of the tests and questionnaires that are being used, as well as that of the present situation and the perspective facing the immediate future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper the psychometric data of a scale of evaluation of the social abilities (social expression and splits motor) are presented. The scale was built to investigate the social competence and antisocial conduct in adolescence. The process of construction of the scale is explained, and the data on its internal consistency, its reliability test-retest and its concurrent validity are presented. The scale was filled out by 325 teachers of different schools of the city of Badajoz (Spain); however, 20 of them were rejected because they were not properly completed. Likewise, the scale was analyzed giving as a result 9 factors that explained 59.4% of the total variance. With the results obtained in this scale, the position of situational specificity with regard to social abilities is supported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to present the bibliometric indicators of Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria that were obtained from the study "Potential impact factor of the Spanish medical journals in 2001", financed by the Spanish Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte. The citations made in Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria and its national and international impact factor and immediacy index have been obtained by the use of a methodology similar to the one used by the Institute for Scientific Information. The national indicators only take into account the citations made in 87 Spanish journals considered as sources, while those from the foreign source journals of Science Citation Index have been added to the previously cited ones. Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria has obtained a national impact factor of 0.315 and an international impact factor of 0.395, which places it as a leader in the Spanish psychiatric journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The M11 massacre opened an exceptional period in the official communication, which ended with an unexpected electoral setback of the Spanish government. This paper analyses the management of the crisis communication, as its use for electoral purposes could have caused the loss of confidence in the Popular Party. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]