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This study analyzed the effect of social threat, produced through a manipulation of socioeconomic status, on Social Dominance Orientation (SDO). A sample of middle/middle-high class students attending a private university in Lima, Peru (n = 58) was randomly assigned to one of two experimental conditions: increased versus reduced socioeconomic status. The experimental manipulation consisted in exposing the participants to a pyramid which describes the structure of society in terms of socioeconomic status and privilege, and then asking them to complete a short semantic task about what their life would be like if their life circumstances placed them at the top or the bottom of the social pyramid (according to the randomly assigned experimental condition). Subsequently, they were asked to complete the SDO scale. The ANOVA results show an increase in SDO levels in the reduced/lower status condition, with this measure remaining unaffected in the increased/higher status condition. These results are consistent with the idea that SDO is susceptible to modification by manipulating people's socioeconomic status. Likewise, the increase in SDO in the low-status condition supports the idea that, in hierarchical and unequal societies such as Peru, the mere representation of a threat (a decrease in status in this case) can trigger a defensive response, anchored in the adherence to ideologies that reinforce differences in status between individuals and groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Within the framework of the Integrated Geoscience Project of the Merida Andes (GIAME), multidisciplinary geophysical and geological investigations are carried out, which include the development of P-wave crustal models through the acquisition, processing and analysis of deep seismic data. Three profiles called "Sur del Lago", "Centro Andes" and "Piedemonte" were studied, which are located parallel to the axis of the mountain chain. 2D velocity models were developed with which both thickness and average velocities of the main interpreted structures (sediments, upper crust and lower crust) could be estimated. Considering the depths of Moho, a map of crustal thicknesses was made to determine its lateral variation. The maximum crustal depth was 52 km. The spatial distribution of crustal thickness indicates a displacement of the mountain root of approximately 40 km, towards northwest of the axis of the mountain range, which could imply an asymmetric formation of the Mérida Andes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The northwestern region of the South American continent is one of the main active tectonic zones in the world, due to the convergence of the plates of South America, the Caribbean and Nazca. These displacements and regimes of compressive efforts formed diverse orogenic structures such as of The Santa Marta-Perijá Mountain range, The Mérida Andes and The Basements of Maracaibo Lake, Barinas-Apure and Falcón. Some scientific works have partially explained its geotectonic evolution of the region; however, none has reached a specific result. the geologic history of the Mérida Andes and its relationship with the surrounding structures has not been clarified yet. In order to these conditions into consideration, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (FUNVISIS) has carried out the Integral Geoscience research project of The Mérida Andes (GIAME), which has among its objectives to study the geodynamic and tectonic evolution of the northwestern region of Venezuela, in addition to the nearby geological structures, and to estimate the depth of the basement and the thickness of the sediments, All these objectives will be fundamental for the creation of a model of the crust of the Andes of Mérida, which will complement the structural information and its relationship with the gravimetric root of the orogen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The paper reflects upon the appropriation of the Latin-American theories by the Brazilian scientific production in the area of reception studies. This frame is justified by the importance of the country in the continent's investigation scenario, in both quantitative terms and in the continuous effort of the Brazilian's academic research qualification. The analysis is from a systematic monitoring of the production since da 1990s (Jacks, et al. 2008; 2014; 2017) to trace an overview of 25 years of the field, presenting theoretical-methodological mapped contributions, advances and obstacles. Also discusses the evolution and reconfiguration of what is understood by reception and the main gaps that can serve as an agenda of investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In order to define the conditions for generation of reverberations in the Barinas-Apure and Maracaibo basins, an analysis of multiple reflections was made using the wide-angle seismic data acquired by the research project GIAME. With the Seisplot processing routine, seismic sections were generated with their reverberations interpreted for the 9 shots distributed between the Andes Central and Andes Sur profiles. These seismic sections were compared with the synthetic seismic sections that were generated by the Sureflpsvsh module of Seismic Un*x, to finally derive 1D models of P and S wave velocities and densities which allowed to determine the depth of the basins and the impedance contrast of the strata that generated the reverberations. The Barinas-Apure basin presented a greater number of reverberations due to a greater impedances contrast. The apparent velocities of the reverberations in the Barinas-Apure basin were higher than those of Maracaibo due to the difference in depth of its basement. Among the necessary conditions to generate reverberations in sedimentary basins are: the presence of high contrasts and one or several low velocity layers, where the factors that rule them are: the magnitude of the source, the depth of the basement, the type of lithology and the inclination of the strata. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the existence of the Boconó strike-slip fault system, along with parallel inverse faults, the Venezuelan Andes presents a high seismic hazard, historically manifested by a series of destructive earthquakes. For the new Venezuelan Seismic Building Code, an evaluation of the seismic hazard has been developed, based on a new seismogenic model. The resulting peak accelerations are compared in this work for 8 cities with those of the current code, as well as two precedent works. The map of the new evaluation allows greater detail to one of the previous maps, which evidences the concentration of seismic hazard around the recognized faults, mainly the Boconó fault. Concerning the current code, there is a decrease in the seismic hazard to the north (Carora and Barquisimeto), little variation towards the center-north (Trujillo, Valera, and Escuque), an increase in Mérida state (including the flank towards El Vigía) and a relatively small variation in Táchira state, with some increase in La Fría. For both codes and the 8 cities, elastic spectra at rock are presented, as well as design spectra for an intermediate site class and certain regular buildings. In the elastic spectra, an increase in acceleration of 20% is observed at short periods in Merida state for the new code relative to the current one; lower increases are observed in Táchira state and decreases in Trujillo, Barquisimeto, and Carora. In the considered design spectra an increase of up to 50% is observed for short periods, while in both cases the differences are smaller for intermediate and long periods. These values agree with the diversity of destructive historical earthquakes according to the states, except for Barquisimeto. The low values in Carora coincide with the absence of severe seismic intensities to date. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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the concept of creative cities is defined as a joint process between creativity, culture and the city, able to continuously transform their socioeconomic structure based on the creativity of its people, combined with their cultural singularities. In this way, the paper offers a reflection of the artistic, creative and cultural initiatives in different communities of the city of Ivoti, RS, according to the concept of creative cities developed by the authors of the theoretical reference. Therefore, the Creative Economy Plan of the Ministry of Culture, delimited to the Scope of the Creative Industries (2011), which proposed a relationship with the initiatives recognized by the corresponding municipal departamento. Thus, it was used the method of descriptive and exploratory qualitative research that included methodological procedures as author-based literature reviewing on the concept of creative cities appointed by Marino (2009), Reis and Marco (2009), Reis and Kageyama (2011), Reis (2012), Vivant (2012) and Landry (2013), field research that included interviews with Department of Culture and Tourism of Ivoti, RS, information gathered via internet and on-site carried out a survey of the artistic, creative and cultural initiatives in the city. Among the results it was observed that Ivoti, RS initiatives have converged to the concept of creative cities proposed by the researched authors, as well as has potential to develop as a creative city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The psycho-political aspects by which citizens of Lima would support or not the recall process initiated against the mayor of Lima, Susana Villarán, are analyzed from a sample of residents in the city of Lima (N = 311). Overall, the results indicate that political conservatism (measured by RWA, SDO and left/right political orientation) is associated with an unfavorable position relative to the mayor. Specifically, the mayor’s management is perceived by conservatives as inefficient and responsible for the atrocities that took place during the eviction of the market "La Parada". These findings support the idea that the left/right ideological continuum still remains in Lima's political culture and is used to organize and make sense of social information policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The influence of right-wing political conservatism on support for democracy and the criminalization of social protest is analyzed in a sample of university students from the city of Lima (N = 201). As indicators of the right-wing political conservatism, measures of right-wing authoritarianism (RWA), social dominance orientation (SDO) and right-wing political orientation were used. Two path diagrams were proposed: the second diagram showed a proper degree of fit and proposes a positive covariance between RWA, SDO and right-wing political orientation. The diagram also suggests that RWA, SDO and right-wing political orientation exert a direct influence on the criminalization of social protest, while SDO and RWA exert an indirect influence on support for democracy. Finally, support for democracy present an inverse correlation with the criminalization of social protest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Even though the analysis of DNA from archaeological bone comes with some major limitations, it constitutes the most direct means of investigating prehistoric population dynamics. The interdisciplinary contextualization of genetic data with the archaeological and palaeoecological record helps to reconstruct past population histories and the demography of ancient populations. For South America, palaeogenetic studies have become increasingly important. Here we review the existing ancient DNA data from pre-Columbian individuals to assess their potential to contribute to our understanding of early South American population history. Th e spatial and temporal distribution of ancient South American populations analysed to date is very uneven and the data resolution of the analysed genetic markers is low. Nevertheless, the data suggest that there were population dynamic processes accompanying cultural development in Western South America. With the new methodologies and better sampling strategies employed in current paleogenetic projects and more effective interdisciplinary cooperations it will be soon possible to achieve a better understanding of the peopling of the continent and the succeeding population history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper I report on a study whose principal aim is to understand the development and decline of the southern Peruvian Nasca culture in the upper Río Grande de Nasca drainage, and its cultural and biological affinities to the preceding Paracas culture. Ancient DNA analyses were conducted on over 300 pre-Columbian individuals from various cemeteries in southern Perú, from periods ranging from the Formative Period to the Middle Horizon. Our results show that the Nasca populations are close related to those of the preceding Paracas culture, and combined with archaeological data, suggest that the Nasca culture was autochthonous to the Río Grande drainage. Furthermore, one can observe how changes in socioeconomic complexity influence the genetic diversity. The pre-Columbian coastal populations of southern Perú differ significantly from both ancient highland and all present-day Peruvian populations. The genetic differentiation between the main cultural areas of western South America seems to fade with the Middle Horizon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The burial area BRiG 3117 (Coyungo) was investigated during the PABRiG (Proyecto Arqueológico Bajo Río Grande). It consists of four burial contexts with about 25 individuals (MNI) and a considerable amount of pottery, textiles and gourd fragments among others. One of the textiles is part of a famous piece housed at Dumbarton Oaks. It is the most significant and complex compound known from the south coast during Late Formative times despite its heavy previous looting. In this paper the material evidence is presented in a preliminary form and some concerning interpretations are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We improved the location of 152 events (M  3) of the Lagunillas (Mérida state, Venezuela) seismic sequence, covering from 7th November 2015 to 31 March 2016. The database used is composed of information provided by stations from the Seismological National Network, and the preliminary locations of seismic events carried out in FUNVISIS. We used a new velocity model, identified and correct picking errors, identified additional phases, and included supplementary stations. The data processing with the SEISAN program package included two stages: Preliminary and absolute relocations during the first stage and a relative relocation using the Joint-Hypocenter- Determination of VELEST program for the second stage. The results show a decrease in the event scattering. We calculated seismic event depths (Near-surface, between 5 and 25 km in depth), which allowed better visualization of the geometry of the studied traces of the Boconó Fault (traces Boc-a and Boc-b). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quality factor (Q) was determined for the area corresponding to Lagunillas (Mérida, Venezuela) using coda decay analysis for 152 events with Mw≥3. Data was recorded and provided by FUNVISIS's National Seismological Network and its processing was carried out with SEISAN. Q0 = 37.91 ± 1.23 and α = 1.18 ± 0.05 were the values obtained after the analysis which correspond to the parameters in the expression QCODA(f)=Q0f α. This equation defines the average frequency dependence law that fits the geographical region where the seismic swarm took place. The expression was evaluated for frequencies ranging from 1.5 to 15 Hz. Subsequently, the Moment Magnitude (Mw) of 962 seismic events corresponding to the referred seismic swarm was recalculated between November 7, 2015 and March 31, 2016, in order to determine magnitude values that fit the attenuation characteristics of the medium. It was determined, through S wave spectrum analysis, that magnitude values had been underestimated by an average value of 0.219. Furthermore, using the Brune (1970) model, the spectral parameters associated with each event were calculated and the stress drop (Δσ) of the seismic swarm showed a variation going from 0.1 to 100 bar. An increase in the b value associated with the Gutenberg-Richter's Law was observed, this could indicate that FUNVISIS reported a smaller number of small earthquakes because the parameters used for Mw calculation were not adjusted to the characteristics of the medium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

2D gravimetric and magnetic models were generated from the northwestern region of Venezuela, to determine the crustal structure of the Mérida Andes and to obtain the depth of the main discontinuities, as well as to estimate the depth of the basement, the thickness of the sediments and the geometry of the geological structures present. The crustal models were generated using terrestrial gravity data, satellite gravity data from the EGM2008 (Earth Gravity Map 2008) and satellite magnetic data from the EMAG2 (Earth Magnetic Anomaly Grid 2). The models show a lithosphere structure represented by horizontal and vertical layers and blocks, whose patterns of variation of density and susceptibility were elaborated in function of vertical and lateral variations. An evaluation of the proposed models for the Mérida Andes was carried out, where it was determined that the profiles show a higher degree of correlation with the floating orogen model, which is described in the literature, suggesting a regional compensation system. The flexion of the South American Plate is produced by the orogenic load of the Mérida Andes and the Barinas-Apure Basin, while the flexion of the Maracaibo Block can be attributed to both the large sediment load it carries and the type Asubduction with the South American Plate. In addition, there is a type B-subduction of the Caribbean Plate below the South American Plate in a NW-SE direction with a dip of ~25 °. Likewise, it was observed that the Mohorovicic discontinuity of the South American Plate is deeper than the Maracaibo Block. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Results from GPR (ground-penetrating radar) profiles acquired across the Boconó active strike-slip fault, within El Zumbador (Táchira State, Venezuela) are presented in this paper to show the utility of this geophysical tool in seismic threat studies. Four profiles were acquired on a scarp generated by the fault movement to characterize the nature and geometry of the inferred discontinuity. The location of fault planes interpreted from radargrams corresponds with the inferred location of the main tectonic accidents which affect the area and that have been interpreted previously by aerial photographs and field observations. The GPR results for the El Zumbador zone allowed proposing the best location for a paleoseismic trench, as well as, planning of additional potential trench sites. This study demonstrated the potential of the georadar as an efficient geophysical tool which could help to corroborate the landforms of tectonic activity that have been mapped or inferred as Quaternary faults in other regions. The new results of this work suggest recent activity of the Boconó fault in the study area. Such results could be applied to define ideal sites for paleoseismic excavations in regions of difficult recognition of tectonic morphologies, for tropical conditions such as in Venezuela. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Storage Technologies allow to have an effective and planned management of the resources a company contains (materials or information). When they contain information, there is a need to possess an information storage system, to retrieve relevant aspects from a data reservoir. Regarding Knowledge Management (KM) on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (M-SMEs) usually has short presence on the literature, which is why this project can help to collect information on the subject. This work will be considered to those people who support the recently open M-SMEs, which present difficulties on their intellectual capital, innovation and development, generating a high rate of failure. With the objective of effectively apply KM on those companies using data storages, this article consists on presenting the current situation on the studied elements in the introduction, following a theoretical analysis and the process designed to achieve the objective. The process was to develop a database, with a design based on Storage Technologies which was used, and its utility will be determined on the conclusions. As result, the objective was achieved because, with an amount of case studies, data of interest was available and formed a new criterion that allows a practical and integral selection of tools and strategies of KM on those companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The destructive effects of earthquakes may increase in sedimentary basins not only due to the presence of sediments, but to the basin geometry. In this work, we analyze the results of 2D numerical simulations of seismic wave propagation to estimate the soil response in the cities of Barquisimeto and Cabudare, located in the vicinity of Boconó fault, western Venezuela. We analyze the results of nine 2-D profiles and model two event scenarios of Mw 6.0 and 7.0, respectively. We employ a hybrid method that applies a finite difference numerical scheme in combination with the analytical method of modal summation. By using the resulting synthetic seismograms, we obtain the response spectra ratios (RSR) at 879 sites, evenly distributed along the 9 profiles. These RSRs were subsequently grouped into regions of similar response by using the K-means technique, with the goal of generating a microzone map. The results obtained show that the presence of sedimentary basin affects the amplitude, time duration and frequency content of the seismic signal. Thus, we observe amplification of the amplitudes in sites located within the sedimentary basin compared with the site located on rocks. We apply the K-means technique to the RSR horizontal components and obtain 5 groups of spectra associated with the different regions within the sedimentary basin. The results allow us to conclude that basin geometry has important effects on the RSR, pick values of the velocities, displacements, among other attributes of seismic signals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]